Preface; Intended Audience; How To Use This Guide; Document Structure - HP AlphaServer TS15 Owner's Manual

Intended Audience

This manual is for system managers, qualified self-maintenance customers, and others who
need to perform system management tasks on AlphaServer TS15 systems.

How to Use This Guide

Read this guide before operating an AlphaServer TS15 system.
Before using the system, review the warranty. The terms of the warranty agreement with HP
may require that a qualified HP Services representative install the system. Contact your local
HP representative if you have any questions.

Document Structure

This manual uses a structured design. Topics are organized into small sections, usually
consisting of two facing pages. Most topics begin with an abstract that provides an overview
of the section, followed by an illustration or example. The facing page contains descriptions,
procedures, and syntax definitions.
This owner's guide has seven chapters and one appendix.
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Chapter 1, System Overview, gives an overview of the system and describes the
components.
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Chapter 2, Operation, gives basic operating instructions on powering up and
configuring the machine, setting console security, and updating firmware.
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Chapter 3, Booting and Installing an Operating System, describes how to boot a
supported operating system and how to begin an operating system installation.
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Chapter 4, Configuring and Installing Options, shows how to install memory
DIMMs, PCI cards, and other options.
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Chapter 5, Firmware, describes the SRM firmware, which allows you to configure
and boot the installed operating system and verify the configuration of devices. It also
provides a reference to the SRM commands and environment variables.
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Chapter 6, Remote Console Management, describes the function and operation of the
integrated remote management console.

Preface

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