Instruction manual

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Table of Contents
1 Hardware Updates
Introduction..........................................................................................................................1-1
Memory Modules .................................................................................................................1-1
CPU Card Jumper Settings ...................................................................................................1-3
Beep Code Information.........................................................................................................1-5
Environment Variables.........................................................................................................1-6
No Onboard Video Controller...............................................................................................1-6
New Halt Button Functionality.............................................................................................1-7
2 Using the SRM Console
Introduction..........................................................................................................................2-1
The show config Command Display .....................................................................................2-1
AlphaServer 1000A Systems..........................................................................................2-2
AlphaServer 1000 Systems...........................................................................................2-4
3 Introduction to the AlphaBIOS Console
Introduction..........................................................................................................................3-1
The AlphaBIOS Console ......................................................................................................3-1
Windows NT Users........................................................................................................3-2
OpenVMS Alpha and Digital UNIX Users.....................................................................3-2
ARC vs AlphaBIOS.......................................................................................................3-2
Using a Serial Line ........................................................................................................3-2
Windows NT System Start-up...............................................................................................3-3
The Firmware Menus............................................................................................................3-5
Help in Navigating AlphaBIOS ............................................................................................3-6
Primary Operating System and the Auto Start Option...........................................................3-7