Specifications

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-21
Before You Can Boot Windows NT
• The AlphaBIOS console must be running. Windows NT systems are factory
configured to start AlphaBIOS after the system has been fully initialized.
• The SRM console environment variable must be set to graphics. This is
the factory setting for systems with Windows NT.
Preboot Tasks
1.
Before you boot Windows NT, set the system date and time and set up the
hard disks, as described in Chapter 2.
2.
Perform other setup tasks, as described in Chapter 2.
Boot Procedure
The method used for booting Windows NT is determined by the Auto Start
setting in the AlphaBIOS Standard CMOS Setup screen. Auto Start Enabled is
the factory setting for Windows NT systems. With Auto Start enabled, press
enter to start Windows NT.
If you disabled Auto Start, use the arrow keys at the boot screen to select the
version of Windows NT to start. Press Enter to boot Windows NT.
NOTE: If the system is powered up with the Halt button latched or if the RMC
halt in command has been issued, the SRM console will not load
AlphaBIOS. Release the Halt button or issue the RMC halt out
command.