HP e3000 MPE/iX System Software Maintenance Manual (Release C.75.00) (30216-90344)

Appendix D
Backdating Your System
Performing the Backdate
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If you changed the FASTSIZE value:
a. Reset the system again to set the new Fastsize value.
b. Reboot from the alternate boot path.
7. Update the system with the factory SLT.
ISL>UPDATE
8. Confirm the date and time.
9. When the update is complete, boot the system from the primary boot path.
1. Boot messages can vary, respond as appropriate depending on the system model.
2. Enter Y to the Interact with IPL? prompt, if it appears on your screen.
The system boots from disk. After some activity the ISL prompt displays.
Listing System Configuration
Listing the system configuration uses the off-line diagnostic tool, Mapper. To get help using Mapper, type help
at the mapper prompt. Refer to “Listing the System Configuration” in Chapter 5, “Modifying Your System,” for
additional information about these steps.
To list the system configuration:
1. Check that all hardware peripherals are attached and powered on.
2. Start ODE.
ISL>ODE
3. Display hardware configuration.
ODE>RUN MAPPER
ODE>RUN MAPPER2 For N-Class and A-Class systems
4. Record I/O configuration.
Note the MPE/XL Model String: value. Refer to Appendix B, “Configuration Tables,” for the configuration
group name.
5. Exit mapper.
ODE>EXIT
Start the System
Perform the following steps to ensure the system is up and running. Refer to “Starting the System” in
Chapter 5, “Modifying Your System,” for additional information about these steps.
1. Start the system.
ISL>START NORECOVERY NOSYSSTART group=configname
configname—the configuration group for your system. Refer to Appendix B, “Configuration Tables,” for a
list of configuration groups.
2. Confirm the date and time.
During the start-up process, the system makes several configuration checks and may display warning
messages. This is normal for system start-up, and will not affect system operation.
3. Dismount the System Load Tape (SLT).