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3.3.1.2 Booting MDM Automatically
Use this procedure to boot MDM from a TK50 or TK70 tape drive. Do not
use this procedure for a TF85 tape drive.
1. If software is installed on your system:
a. Warn all users to log off.
b. Perform system shutdown as described in your software manuals.
2. Enter the command SET BOOT MUx0, where x is the controller port
letter.
3. Make sure the Write-Protect switch on the tape cartridge is in the write-
protect position.
4. Remove any removable disks, and place all fixed-disk drives and RF-
series ISEs off line.
5. Write-protect all disk drives and RF-series ISEs.
6. Turn off your system.
7. Set the Break Enable/Disable switch to disable (down).
8. Turn on your system.
9. After the green light on the tape drive glows steadily, insert the tape
cartridge containing MDM into the drive and lock it in place.
Loading MDM takes several minutes. A green light on a TK50 drive or
a yellow light on a TK70 drive blinks while loading occurs. Section 3.4
describes the display you see after loading completes.
10. After loading completes, make sure all RF-series ISEs are on line.
3.3.2 RRD-Series Disc Instructions
If you are using an RRD-series disc drive connected to a KZQSA adapter
or KRQ50 controller, use the following procedure to boot MDM.
1. If software is installed on your system:
a. Warn all users to log off.
b. Perform system shutdown as described in your software manuals.
2. Place all hard-disk drives and RF-series ISEs off line.
3. Turn off your system.
4. Set the Break Enable/Disable switch to disable (down).
Running the MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor (MDM) 3–7