Console - Compaq AlphaServer ES45 1B Owner's Manual

5.14.9 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.
Syntax
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 Reset button or by issuing the init command.
Example
P00>>> show console
console
P00>>> set console serial
P00>>> init
.
.
.
P00>>> show console
console
P00>>>
The console terminal is a VGA monitor or a device con-
nected to the VGA port.
The console terminal is the device connected to the
COM1 port.
graphics
serial
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