HP-UX HB v13.00 Ch-02 - System Boot

HP-UX Handbook – Rev 13.00 Page 3 (of 14)
Chapter 02 System Boot
October 29, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ______________________________________________________________________ 4
Step 1: Processor Dependent Code (PDC) _______________________________________________ 4
Step 2: Initial System Loader (ISL) _____________________________________________________ 5
Step 3: Loading the Kernel ___________________________________________________________ 7
Step 4: Starting the Subsystems ______________________________________________________ 9
Step 5: Console Login ______________________________________________________________ 12
Additional Information ____________________________________________________________ 14