Modifying The System Initialization File - Alpha Microsystems AM-6000 Owner's Manual

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MODIFYING THE SYSTEM INITIALIZATION FILE

The name of the system initialization file for your computer is usually AMOS32.INI. This special file in
account DSK0:[1,4] defines to the AMOS operating system all of the devices connected to your
computer, the jobs that will run on the computer, and special programs which need to be loaded into
memory. As requirements change or as devices are added on to your computer, you must modify the
system initialization file.
NEVER change the system initialization file directly! Always make a copy of it and modify the
copy, as described below.
To make a copy of the system initialization file to be modified and tested:
1. Log into DSK0:[1,4] by typing:
LOG DSK0:[1,4]
2. Then, type:
COPY TEST.INI=AMOS32.INI
3. Use AlphaVUE or another text editor to edit the contents of the test file:
VUE TEST.INI
If you are unfamiliar with AlphaVUE, refer to the AlphaVUE User's Manual.
4. Make all the necessary changes to TEST.INI. Save the file when exiting AlphaVUE by pressing
the key and typing F. Some of the common changes you may want to make are discussed
ESC
below.
5. Use MONTST to insure TEST.INI is working as expected by typing:
MONTST TEST.INI
6. After you have successfully tested TEST.INI and you are satisfied with the results, copy it back
to AMOS32.INI.
Be careful not to rename your TEST.INI file too soon. You might want to let the
computer run awhile to test out the new configuration before you rename it. Then, if you
decide you don't want to keep the new configuration, you can always press the reset
button to reboot with your former system initialization file.
Follow this procedure any time you modify the system initialization file.
Do not change any lines in the system initialization file other than those discussed here until
you're familiar with the documentation on the file in the System Operator's Guide.
RETURN
RETURN
RETURN
AM-6000 Computer Owner's Manual, Rev. 00
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