Console - HP AlphaServer TS15 Owner's Manual

5.20.2 console

The console terminal can be either a VGA monitor or a serial terminal. The console
environment variable specifies which type of console is used.
The syntax is:
set console output_device
The options for output_device are:
graphics (default)
serial
The value of console takes effect only after you reset the system by pressing the Halt/Reset
button (if configured) or by issuing the init command. (Jumper J22 pins 13-14 must be
installed for the halt/reset button to operate as a reset button.)
Example
>>> show console
console
>>> set console serial
>>> init
.
.
.
>>> show console
console
>>>
The console terminal is a VGA monitor or a device connected to
the VGA port.
The console terminal is the device connected to the COM1 port.
graphics
serial
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