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OS options — Lists the startup parameters passed to the operating system for an
operating system selection. One example of a startup parameter is whether to start
the operating system in debug mode. By default, Windows NT does not add any
entries to this field. This field can be modified.
Operating System Selection Setup options — You can use the options listed at
the bottom of the screen to edit operating system selections. When you edit an OS
selection, the fields of the OS selection are validated when you exit the OS
Selection Setup screen. Depending on the option you choose, one of the following
dialog boxes will display.
New OS selection (Insert key) — Displays the Insert New Operating System
Selection dialog box, with default values for the new OS selection already filled
in. You can change these values as necessary.
Delete OS selection (Delete key) — Tags the currently selected OS selection for
deletion. Although the OS selection is removed from the screen, it is not actually
deleted until you save changes.
You can also delete all of your OS selections at once by pressing the Control and
Delete keys at the same time while in the Operating System Selection Setup
screen.
NOTE: If you delete all the OS selections, a dialog box displays informing you
that no OS selections exist and offering three options. You can create a
new OS selection, exit without saving changes, or exit and save changes.
Edit OS selection (F6 key) — Edit all values of an OS selection by selecting the
OS selection to edit and pressing F6. A dialog box displays with current
information. You can then edit the OS selection fields.
Copy OS selection (F7 key) — Create a new OS selection by using an existing OS
selection as a template. To do this, select the OS selection you want to copy and
press F7. A dialog box displays with the values of your OS selection. You can then
edit the OS selection fields. Note that if you do not make any changes, a duplicate
copy of the OS selection you copied is made.
Primary operating system (F8 key) — Sets the selected OS selection as the
primary operating system. When you make an OS selection primary, it is
displayed first on the Operating System Selection Setup screen with the text
"Primary Operating System." In addition, the primary operating system is
displayed first on the AlphaBIOS Boot screen and is automatically started if Auto
Start is enabled.
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