Operating instructions

Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is for HP AlphaServer DS25 systems.
Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into
small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Most topics begin with an
abstract that provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration or
example. The facing page contains descriptions, procedures, and syntax
definitions.
This manual has eight chapters.
• Chapter 1, System Overview, gives an overview of the system and describes the components.
• Chapter 2, Operation, gives basic operating instructions on powering up and configuring the machine,
setting console security, and updating firmware.
• Chapter 3, Booting and Installing an Operating System, describes how to boot a supported operating
system and how to begin an operating system installation.
• Chapter 4, Configuring and Installing Components, shows how to install memory DIMMs, CPUs,
PCI cards, and other options.
• Chapter 5, Firmware, describes the SRM firmware, which allows you to configure and boot the Tru64
UNIX, Linux, or OpenVMS operating system and verify the configuration of devices. It also provides a
reference to the SRM commands and environment variables.
• Chapter 6, Remote Management, describes the function and operation of the integrated remote
management console.
• Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, gives basic troubleshooting procedures.
• Chapter 8, Specifications, gives system specifications.
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