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Installing HP-UX
Booting from Media (All Series)
After it does a search, the boot ROM lists the devices from which you can
boot. If a desired local boot device is not listed, and you have connected
and powered it, check the cable connections before proceeding. LAN
sources may require several searches.
In both the Server and Workstation boot console, there is an on-line help
facility to guide you through the process. If you need help, type help
boot.
Workstation (Series 700) Boot Process
If you stop the boot process, the system will display a menu of boot
commands. For some systems, you will see a help display similar to the
following:
For different computers, depending on your hardware type, you may see
slightly different screens in the autoboot process.
Newer Series 700 Boot
Help Menu:
Figure 2-1
Command Description
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Auto [boot|search] [on|off] Display or set auto flag
Boot [pri|alt|scsi.addr] [isl] Boot from primary, alternate or SCSI
Boot lan[.lan_addr] [install] [isl] Boot from LAN
Chassis [on|off] Enable chassis codes
Diagnostic [on|off] Enable/disable diagnostic boot mode
Fastboot [on|off] Display or set fast boot flag
Help Display the command menu
Information Display system information
LanAddress Display LAN station addresses
Monitor [type] Select monitor type
Path [pri|alt] [lan.id|SCSI.addr] Change boot path
Pim [hpmc|toc|lpmc] Display PIM info
Search [ipl] [scsi|lan [install]] Display potential boot devices
Secure [on|off] Display or set security mode
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When you see this screen, do the following:
1. Type search Enter.
2. If your CD-ROM device is identified in the list shown by the search
command, proceed with the following steps. Otherwise, check the
device and cable connections and repeat the search.