User`s guide

5-42 AlphaServer DS 20 User’s Guide
5.9 Switching from AlphaBIOS to SRM Console
It is necessary to switch to the SRM console to boot DIGITAL UNIX or
OpenVMS or to run firmware-based diagnostics. To switch from AlphaBIOS to
the SRM console, press the Reset button on the control panel, wait 5 seconds,
and press the Halt button. Alternatively, select DIGITAL UNIX (SRM) or
OpenVMS (SRM) from the Advanced CMOS Setup screen and reset the system.
Figure 5-25 Switching to the SRM Console
PCI Parity Checking: Disabled
Power-up Memory Test: Enabled
AlphaBIOS Password Option: Disabled
Console Selection:
Power-up Memory Test Length: Full
Advanced CMOS Setup F1=Help
Digital UNIX Console (SRM)
Press or to select the firmware console that will be presented
the next time the system is power-cycled.
ESC=Discard Changes F10=Save Changes
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Digital UNIX Console (SRM)
Windows NT Console (AlphaBIOS)
OpenVMS Console (SRM)