User`s manual

CNFG - Configure Board Information Block

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Option M allows you to modify the board information block. When

invoked, this command prompts for entry into each field. You may

change the displayed value by typing a new value, followed by the

Return key. To leave the field unaltered, press the Return key

without typing a new value.

You may also enter a special character, either at the prompt or after

typing new data, for

scrolling through the fields. The special

characters are:

At the end of the modification session, you are prompted whether

or not to update the NVRAM. Enter Y to cause the update to occur;

any other response terminates the update (disregards all changes).

The update also recalculates the checksum.

Note Be careful when modifying parameters. Correct board

operation relies upon these parameters.

In the event of corruption of the board information block, the

command displays question marks for nondisplayable characters.

A warning message is also displayed in the event of a checksum

failure.

Note When upgrading from an earlier version of the

firmware, prior to PPC1BUG 1.7, it may be necessary to

match the processor and bus clock frequencies to those

displayed by the firmware during sign on. This only

V or v Go to the next Þeld. This is the default, and remains in

effect until changed by entering one of the other special

characters.

^ Back up to the previous Þeld. This remains in effect until

changed by entering one of the other special characters.

= Re-open the same Þeld

. Terminate the CNFG command, and return control to the

debugger