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Document:	AlphaServer 2000/2100 Firmware Reference Guide
Order Number:	EK-AXPFW-RM
Revision:	B01
Pages:	166
Original Filename:	EK-AXPFW-RM-B01.pdf

OCR Text

AlphaServer 2000/2100
Firmware Reference Guide
Order Number: EK–AXPFW–RM. B01

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

First Printing, October 1994
Revised, February 1995
Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its
products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on
existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this
publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or
software in accordance with the description.
Possession, use, or copying of the software described in this publication
is authorized only pursuant to a valid written license from Digital or an
authorized sublicensor.
© Digital Equipment Corporation 1995. All Rights Reserved.
The postpaid Reader’s Comments forms at the end of this document request
your critical evaluation to assist in preparing future documentation.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment
Corporation: AlphaGeneration, AlphaServer, DEC, Digital, OpenVMS,
ThinWire, VT, the AlphaGeneration logo, and the DIGITAL logo.
OSF/1 is a registered trademark of Open Software Foundation, Inc. PostScript
is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. UNIX is a registered
trademark in the United States and other countries licensed exclusively
through X/Open Company Ltd. Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows NT
are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their
respective holders.
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This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT Version 2.1.

Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xiii

1 Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS)
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Console Firmware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firmware Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRM Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRM-Only Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ARC Menu Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ARC-Only Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching Between Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRM Console Task Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tasks and Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control and Keyboard Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRM Console Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying SRM Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering Console Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Console Command Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alpha Console Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
arc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–1
1–1
1–2
1–2
1–3
1–3
1–4
1–5
1–5
1–6
1–7
1–7
1–9
1–9
1–9
1–11
1–11
1–12
1–12
1–12
1–12
1–13
1–13
1–13
1–13
1–14
1–14
1–14
1–14

iii

Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
continue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ecu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
help or man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
init . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environment Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set auto_action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Qualifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set bootdef_dev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Qualifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set boot_osflags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DEC OSF/1 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OpenVMS Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–15
1–15
1–16
1–16
1–16
1–16
1–17
1–17
1–17
1–17
1–18
1–18
1–18
1–18
1–18
1–19
1–19
1–19
1–20
1–21
1–22
1–22
1–22
1–23
1–23
1–23
1–25
1–25
1–25
1–25
1–25
1–26
1–26
1–26
1–27
1–27
1–28
1–28
1–28
1–28
1–29
1–29
1–30

set bus_probe_algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Qualifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set cpu_enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set er*0_protocols and set ew*0_protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Qualifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set ew*0_mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Qualifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Qualifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set ocp_text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Qualifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set os_type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Qualifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–31
1–31
1–31
1–31
1–32
1–32
1–32
1–32
1–32
1–33
1–33
1–33
1–34
1–35
1–35
1–35
1–35
1–36
1–37
1–37
1–37
1–38
1–38
1–39
1–39
1–39
1–39
1–39
1–40
1–41
1–41
1–41
1–42
1–42
1–43
1–43
1–43
1–43
1–43
1–44
1–44
1–44
1–45

Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set pci_parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set pk*0_fast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Qualifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set pk*0_host_id . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Qualifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set pk*0_soft_term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set tga_sync_green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arguments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show fru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–45
1–46
1–46
1–46
1–46
1–47
1–47
1–47
1–48
1–48
1–49
1–49
1–49
1–49
1–49
1–50
1–50
1–50
1–50
1–52
1–52
1–52
1–52
1–53
1–53
1–53
1–53
1–54
1–55
1–55
1–55
1–56
1–58
1–58
1–58
1–59
1–60
1–61
1–61
1–61
1–62
1–63
1–63

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show pal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1–63
1–64
1–64
1–64
1–64
1–65
1–65
1–65
1–65
1–66
1–66
1–66
1–67

2 SRM Console Firmware Security Features
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Features Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
set secure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
clear password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Secure Mode Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boot Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
start and continue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ctrl/x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–1
2–1
2–2
2–3
2–3
2–4
2–4
2–6
2–7
2–7
2–7
2–7
2–8

3 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Console Firmware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firmware Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRM Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRM-Only Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ARC Menu Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ARC-Only Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching Between Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–1
3–1
3–2
3–2
3–3
3–3
3–4
3–5
3–5
3–6

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ARC Interface Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boot Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplementary Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Language Support Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Language Selection for Updated Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing to Another Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Access Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boot Menu Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Booting the Default ARC Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Booting the Default Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If Errors Occur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Booting an Alternative Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Booting an Alternative Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If Errors Occur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valid Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Path and Program Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Supplementary Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Supplementary Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplementary Menu Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identifying and Correcting Setup Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Menu Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying the Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3–7
3–7
3–7
3–7
3–7
3–9
3–9
3–9
3–10
3–12
3–12
3–12
3–12
3–13
3–13
3–13
3–13
3–14
3–15
3–15
3–15
3–15
3–16
3–16
3–17
3–17
3–17
3–17
3–17
3–18
3–18
3–19
3–19
3–19
3–20
3–21
3–21
3–21
3–21
3–22
3–23
3–23
3–23

Boot Device Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Configuration Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the System Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set System Time Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Default System Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the System Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Default System Partition Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effects of This Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the System Floppy Drives and Keyboard Type . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Drives and Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floppy Drive Configuration Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effects of This Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the System to Boot Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the System to Boot Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Autoboot Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effects of This Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing the System Environment Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing Environment Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effects of This Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Default Environment Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Default Environment Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Environment Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resetting the System to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resetting to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effects of This Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ARC Firmware Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying the Setup Menu Help Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Menu Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Help Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving the System Setup or Quitting the Setup Menu . . . . . . . .

3–24
3–24
3–27
3–27
3–27
3–28
3–29
3–29
3–29
3–30
3–31
3–32
3–32
3–32
3–33
3–34
3–35
3–35
3–35
3–36
3–36
3–37
3–37
3–37
3–38
3–39
3–39
3–40
3–40
3–40
3–40
3–41
3–42
3–42
3–42
3–43
3–44
3–44
3–44
3–44
3–45
3–46
3–47

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving the System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quitting Without Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–47
3–47
3–47

4 Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT)
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Boot Selections Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Boot Selections Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boot Selections Menu Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information on Boot Selection Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boot Selection Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding a Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding a Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Boot Selections for Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Errors in Boot Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Boot Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying the System Boot Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying the System Boot Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Default Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Default Boot Selection Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Default Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting a Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting a Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4–1
4–1
4–2
4–2
4–2
4–2
4–3
4–3
4–3
4–4
4–4
4–4
4–5
4–6
4–6
4–6
4–6
4–7
4–8
4–8
4–8
4–9
4–10
4–10
4–10
4–11
4–12
4–12
4–12
4–12
4–13
4–14
4–14
4–14
4–14

Index
Examples
3–1
3–2
3–3
3–4
3–5
3–6
3–7
3–8
3–9
3–10
3–11
3–12
3–13
3–14
4–1
4–2
4–3
4–4
4–5
4–6
4–7

Boot Menu Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing the Boot Windows NT Menu Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Booting an Alternative Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing the Alternative Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Supplementary Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sample Hardware Configuration Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set System Time Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Default System Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the System Floppy Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the System to Boot Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a User-Defined Environment Variable . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the Help Menu Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Menu Help Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boot Selections Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding a Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Boot Selections for Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Boot Selections Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Default Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting a Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–12
3–14
3–16
3–16
3–20
3–22
3–25
3–28
3–30
3–33
3–36
3–39
3–45
3–46
4–2
4–5
4–7
4–9
4–11
4–13
4–14

Special Keyboard Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Name Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–10
1–58

Figures
1–1
1–2

Tables
1–1
1–2
1–3
1–4
1–5
1–6
3–1
3–2
3–3
3–4
3–5
3–6
3–7
3–8
3–9
3–10
3–11
3–12
3–13
3–14
3–15
3–16
3–17
3–18
3–19
3–20
3–21
4–1
4–2
4–3
4–4
4–5
4–6
4–7
4–8

xii

Task Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frequently Used Console Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VAX and Alpha Console Commands Compared . . . . . . . . . . .
Environment Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OpenVMS Boot Flag Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hex Digit Values for CPUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Booting the Default Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Booting an Alternative Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Supplementary Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying the Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the System Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Default System Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effects of Setting the Default System Partition . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Floppy Drives and Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effects of Configuring the System Floppy Drives . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the System to Boot Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effects of Setting the System to Boot Automatically . . . . . . .
Creating or Editing User-Defined Environment Variables . . .
ARC Firmware Environment Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resetting the System to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying the Setup Menu Help Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving the System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quitting the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Boot Selections Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ARC Boot Selection Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding a Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Boot Selections for Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying the System Boot Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Default Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting a Boot Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–7
1–11
1–12
1–23
1–30
1–34
3–12
3–13
3–15
3–17
3–19
3–21
3–23
3–24
3–27
3–29
3–31
3–32
3–34
3–35
3–36
3–38
3–40
3–42
3–44
3–47
3–47
4–2
4–3
4–4
4–6
4–8
4–10
4–12
4–14

Preface

Purpose of This
Guide

This guide describes how to use the console firmware, which
is part of the subsystem that controls the system hardware on
AlphaServer systems. The guide contains firmware reference
information about SRM console commands and ARC firmware
menus for the AlphaServer 2000 and AlphaServer 2100 systems.

Online
Information

AlphaServer 2000 and AlphaServer 2100 systems are shipped
with a set of diskettes called the ‘‘Fast Track to Information.’’
Fast Track is an easy-to-navigate, electronic version of all of the
information in the owner’s guide for each of the servers listed
above, as well as the information in this reference guide.
You can install Fast Track on any personal computer or laptop
computer running Microsoft Windows V3.1 or later or a Windows
emulator. Some versions of Fast Track also run on Windows NT.
Approximately four megabytes of disk space are required for
installation.

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Who Should
Use This Guide

This guide is for system managers and others who perform
system management tasks that require interaction between the
system firmware and the operating system.

Structure of
This Guide

This guide contains information about how to use the console
firmware.

For More
Information

•

Chapter 1 describes how to use the SRM command line
interface and provides reference information for the SRM
console firmware commands and environment variables.

•

Chapter 2 explains how to implement console security
features on the system.

•

Chapter 3 describes how to use the ARC menu interface for
Windows NT to boot the system, change the system setup,
and carry out other system management functions.

•

Chapter 4 describes how to change boot selections in the
ARC menu interface.

You may find it useful to have your operating system
documentation and your system hardware documentation on
hand for use with this guide.
You can download up-to-date files and information for managing
AlphaServer 2100 and AlphaServer 2000 systems from the
Internet:
Via FTP on ftp.digital.com Once connected, go to:
/pub/Digital/Alpha/systems
Via World Wide Web:
http://www.service.digital.com/alpha/server/
The information includes firmware updates, the latest
configuration utilities, software patches, a list of supported
options, and more. There are no restrictions on accessing and
downloading these files.

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Firmware
Updates

Under some circumstances, such as a CPU upgrade, you
may need to update your firmware. Firmware updates are
shipped quarterly on CD–ROM for the DEC OSF/1 and
OpenVMS operating systems. Firmware updates for DEC OSF/1,
OpenVMS, and Windows NT are also available on the Internet,
as noted above.

Conventions

The following table lists conventions used in this guide.

Convention

Meaning

Return

A key name enclosed in a box indicates that you press that key.

Ctrl/x

Ctrl/x indicates that you hold down the Ctrl key while you
press another key, indicated here by x. In examples, this key
combination is enclosed in a box, for example, Ctrl/C .

lowercase

Lowercase letters in commands indicate that commands can be
entered in uppercase or lowercase.

Warning

Warnings contain information to prevent personal injury.

Caution

Cautions provide information to prevent damage to equipment
or software.

[]

In command format descriptions, brackets indicate optional
elements.

console command
abbreviations

Console command abbreviations must be entered exactly as
shown.

boot

Console and operating system commands are shown in this
special typeface.

italic type

Italic type in console command sections indicates a variable.

In console mode online help, angle brackets enclose a
placeholder for which you must specify a value.

{}

In command descriptions, braces containing items separated by
commas imply mutually exclusive items.

! "# ...

In figures, a numbered callout labels a part of the figure. In
text, it refers to a labeled part of a corresponding figure.

1
Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC
OSF/1 and OpenVMS)

Introduction

On AlphaServer systems, control of the system hardware
is provided by a console subsystem. The console subsystem
contains firmware code (software code embedded in hardware)
that facilitates interaction between the hardware and the
operating system.
Because the AlphaServer 2000 and AlphaServer 2100 systems
are designed to support multiple operating systems, these
servers offer two separate operator interfaces:

In This Chapter

•

A command line interface called the SRM interface for DEC
OSF/1 and OpenVMS systems. The SRM interface provides
bootstrap and other services as defined in the Alpha System
Reference Manual (SRM) specification.

•

A menu interface called the ARC interface for the Windows
NT operating system. The ARC interface provides bootstrap
and other services as defined in the Windows NT Portable
Boot Loader Specification.

This chapter explains how to use the SRM command line
interface to carry out operations such as testing the hardware
and bootstrapping the system software. The command line
interface will be familiar to users of traditional Digital systems.
Note
If you are running the Microsoft Windows NT operating
system, refer to Chapter 3.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–1

Console Firmware Overview

Console Firmware Overview
The AlphaServer 2000 and AlphaServer 2100 systems contain
firmware code that provides service functions, including
power-up diagnostics and initialization, console interfaces, and
operating system bootstrap and restart.

Firmware
Services

At power-up, the firmware tests and initializes the base system.
The firmware provides a set of built-in drivers to permit generic
access to all the major physical components in the system.
The initialization code is run any time the system is reset.
During initialization the base system hardware is tested and
configured. All processor caches are set to a consistent state,
memory is sized and configured, and the I/O subsystem is reset
and configured.
After initialization the firmware starts up its own internal set
of class and port drivers. The drivers are used by the console,
diagnostics, bootstrap, and the operating system callbacks. This
arrangement simplifies the addition of new device support, since
it typically requires only the addition of port level drivers.
System self-tests are performed at power-up. These tests include
memory diagnostics, individual device test-directed diagnostics
executed within a driver’s initialization routine, and a concurrent
system exerciser. This power-up stream can be customized using
both built-in and user scripts.

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Console Firmware Overview

Operating
System
Support

SRM Command
Line Interface

The system firmware currently provides support for booting the
DEC OSF/1, OpenVMS, and Microsoft Windows NT operating
systems.
•

DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS are booted from the SRM
firmware. The console terminal used as the operator
interface to DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS can be either a serial
terminal (VTxxx or equivalent) or a VGA-compatible graphics
terminal.

•

Microsoft Windows NT is booted from the ARC firmware.
The console terminal used as the operator interface to
Windows NT must be a VGA-compatible graphics terminal.

Systems running DEC OSF/1 or OpenVMS access the SRM
firmware via a command line interface (CLI). The CLI is a UNIX
style shell that provides a set of commands and operators, as
well as a scripting facility. It allows you to configure and test the
system and boot the operating system.
The SRM console prompt is P00>>>.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–3

Console Firmware Overview

SRM-Only
Tasks

There are several system management tasks that can be
performed only from the SRM console command line interface:
•

To test the system, use the SRM test command.

•

To examine system bus options for errors, use the show fru
command.

•

To set or change certain environment variables, use one
of the following SRM set commands. Each command is
explained in detail in the reference section of this chapter.

set bus_probe_algorithm
set cpu_enabled
set er*0_protocols
set ew*0_mode
set ew*0_protocols
set ocp_text
set pk*0_fast
set pk*0_host_id
set pk*0_soft_term
set tga_sync_green

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Console Firmware Overview

ARC Menu
Interface

Systems running Microsoft Windows NT navigate the ARC
console firmware via menus that are used to configure and boot
the system, run the EISA Configuration Utility (ECU), run
the RAID Configuration Utility (RCU), and set environment
variables. The menus are described in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4.

ARC-Only
Tasks

The EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) and the RAID
Configuration Utility (RCU) are run from the ARC menu
interface.
•

You must run the EISA Configuration Utility (ECU)
whenever you add, remove, or move an EISA or ISA option
in your AlphaServer system. The ECU is run from diskette.
Two diskettes are supplied with your system shipment, one
for DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS and one for Windows NT.
To run the ECU, refer to the instructions in your system
documentation.

•

If you purchased a StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Subsystem
for your server, you must run the RAID Configuration Utility
(RCU) to set up the disk drives and logical units. Refer to
StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Subsystem Family Installation
and Configuration Guide, included in your RAID kit.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–5

Console Firmware Overview

Switching
Between
Interfaces

To complete some procedures, it is necessary to switch from one
console interface to the other.
•

Several commands, including the test command, are run
under the SRM interface.

•

The EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) and the RAID
Configuration Utility (RCU) are run under the ARC
interface.

Switching from SRM to ARC
To switch from the SRM console to the ARC console, enter the
arc command at the SRM console prompt P00>>>.
Switching from ARC to SRM
Switch from the ARC console to the SRM console as follows:
1. From the Boot menu, select Supplementary menu.
2. From the Supplementary menu, select Set up the
system . . . .
3. From the Setup menu, select Switch to OpenVMS or OSF

console.
4. Select your operating system console, then select the Setup
menu and press Enter.
5. When the Power-cycle the system to implement the change
message is displayed, press the Reset button.
Once the console firmware is loaded and the system is
initialized, the SRM console prompt, P00>>>, is displayed.

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SRM Console Task Summary

SRM Console Task Summary
Tasks and
Commands

Table 1–1 describes the system management tasks that you can
perform from the SRM console and the command used to perform
each task. Commands related to system security are described in
Chapter 2.
Table 1–1 Task Summary Table
Task

Command

Invoke the ARC console firmware.

arc
boot
ecu
init
set auto_action
set bootdef_dev
set boot_osflags
set bus_probe_
algorithm

Boot the operating system software.
Invoke the EISA Configuration Utility.
Initialize the system.
Change the default startup action.
Change the default boot device.
Change the default boot flags.
Set bus probe algorithm to improve bus
sizing and configuration on DEC OSF/1
systems running SRM console firmware
V3.8 or later.
Change the device on which power-up
output is displayed.

set console

Enable or disable specific CPUs on a
multiprocessor system.

set cpu_enabled

Set network protocols for booting and
other functions (er = DEC 4220 chip).

set er*0_protocols

Set network protocols for booting and
other functions (ew = DECchip 21040).

set ew*0_protocols

Set an Ethernet controller to run twistedpair, AUI, or ThinWire.

set ew*0_mode
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Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–7

SRM Console Task Summary

Table 1–1 (Cont.) Task Summary Table
Task

Command

Change the language variant of the
keyboard.

set language

Change the power-up/diagnostic display
message.

set ocp_text

Set the default operating system.

set os_type
set pci_parity
set pk*0_fast

Enable or disable PCI parity checking.
Enable Fast SCSI speed for Fast SCSI
devices on a SCSI controller.
Set the ID for a SCSI controller.
Enable or disable SCSI terminators on
systems that use the QLogic ISP1020
SCSI controller.

set pk*0_host_id
set pk*0_soft_term

Set the location of the SYNC signal
generated by the turbo graphics adapter
(TGA) monitor.

set tga_sync_green

Display the value of an environment
variable or display configuration
information.

show

Run system diagnostics.

test

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Control and Keyboard Characters

Control and Keyboard Characters
Control
Characters

Keyboard
Characters

Enter control characters by holding down the key labeled Ctrl
while pressing another key. You can enter the following control
characters in console mode:
Character

Function

Ctrl/A

Toggles between insertion and overstrike mode so
you can edit text on the current command line.
Default mode is insert.

Ctrl/C

Interrupts a command process and returns control
to the console command line.

Ctrl/E

Moves the cursor to the end of the line.

Ctrl/H

Moves the cursor to the beginning of the line.

Ctrl/O

Suppresses output to console terminal until you
enter Ctrl/O again. Output is also reenabled when
the console prompts for a command, issues an
error message, or enters operating system mode.

Ctrl/S

Suspends output to the console terminal until you
enter Ctrl/Q .

Ctrl/Q

Resumes output to the console terminal that you
suspended with Ctrl/S .

Ctrl/U

Deletes the entire line. Line deletion is followed
with a carriage return, line feed, and a new
prompt.

Ctrl/R

Redisplays the current line, omitting deleted
characters.

Figure 1–1 shows the keyboard characters that operate in
console mode. The location of keyboard characters may vary
depending on your keyboard. You can, however, enter the
following keyboard characters in console mode, regardless of your
keyboard type.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–9

Control and Keyboard Characters

Figure 1–1 Special Keyboard Operations
1
Hold
Screen

Print
Set-Up
Screen

Break

F11
(ESC)

F10

F12
(BS)

F13
(LF)

F14

Hold Screen Lock

Compose

Help

Tab

Ctrl

Lock

>
<

Shift

R
D

G
V

*
8

^
6
Y

(

)

I
K
,
,

_
-

:
;
.
.

+
=

}

]

}

~
‘

]

F17

F18

F19

F20

PF4

Find

Insert
Here

Remove

PF1

PF2

PF3

Select

Prev
Screen

Next
Screen

"
’
?
/

Return

Wait

\
Shift

Compose
Character

_
,
Enter

8
MLO-008207

Callout

"
#
$
%
&
'
(

Key

Function

Deletes the last character you entered.
With a hardcopy terminal, <x is echoed with \
followed by the character being deleted. If you delete
several characters consecutively, the system echoes
with \, the deleted characters, followed by another \
at the end of the series.

Recalls up to 32 previous commands.

Ctrl

Begins a control character.

\ (Backslash)

Extends a command onto the next line. Must be the
last character on the line to be continued.

Return

Enters a command on the command line. The cursor
need not be at the end of the command line.

#
!

Moves the cursor left one position.

Reverses the order of recalled commands after using
.
Moves the cursor right one position.

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SRM Console Commands

SRM Console Commands
Table 1–2 lists the SRM console commands used to perform
typical system management tasks such as booting the operating
system or setting environment variables. These commands are
documented in alphabetical order in this chapter.
Table 1–2 Frequently Used Console Commands
Command

Syntax

Description

arc

Invokes the ARC console firmware.

boot

boot [-flags [longword,]longword] [-halt]
[boot_device]

Boots the operating system
software.

continue

Resumes program execution.

ecu

Invokes the EISA Configuration
Utility.

help

help [command . . . ]

Displays online help using console
commands. Synonymous with man.

init

Initializes the system.

man

man [command . . . ]

Displays online help using console
commands. Synonymous with help.

set

set [-default] envar val

Sets an environment variable.

set host

set host [-dup] [-task task_name] device

Connects to a MSCP DUP server
on a DSSI device.

show

show [envar] [{config,device,memory, pal,
version}]

Displays the value of an
environment variable or displays
configuration information.

test

Runs system diagnostics.

Displaying SRM
Commands

In addition to the commands described in this chapter, there are
some console commands that are used for system diagnostics
and development. To view all of the console commands, enter
help or man at the P00>>> console prompt. Do not use commands
that are not covered in this reference guide unless you fully
understand the effect they can have on the system.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–11

Entering Console Commands

Entering Console Commands
Console
Command
Format

Use the following format when entering console commands. To
specify a parameter, precede the parameter with a space. To
specify a flag, precede the flag with a space and a hyphen.
P00>>> command [-flags] [parameters. . .]
For information about entering a specific console command, refer
to the console command reference pages, in the next section of
this chapter.

Online Help

Once the system is running in console mode, you can get online
information about console commands by entering help or man at
the console terminal.

Alpha Console
Commands

Most of the console commands on your DEC OSF/1 or OpenVMS
system are similar, but not identical to, the console commands
supported on VAX systems. See Table 1–3. If you are familiar
with VAX console commands, familiarize yourself with the Alpha
console commands before proceeding.
Table 1–3 VAX and Alpha Console Commands Compared
VAX Console Command

Alpha Console Command

show boot

show bootdef_dev

show bflags

show boot_osflags

/qualifier (indicates
optional qualifiers)

-flag (indicates optional flags)

The remainder of this chapter contains reference information
and examples of the SRM console commands.

1–12 Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS)

arc

arc
Synopsis

Invoke the ARC firmware.
arc

Description

Entering the arc command from the console prompt loads the
ARC firmware and boots the ARC console. You do not need to
restart the system in order to load the ARC firmware.

Example

In the following example, the ARC console is invoked from the
SRM console.
P00>>> arc

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–13

boot

boot
Synopsis

Bootstrap the system.
boot [-flags [longword,]longword] [-halt] [boot_device]

Description

Initializes the processor, loads a program image from the
specified boot device, and transfers control to that image.
If you specify a list of devices, a bootstrap is attempted from
each device in order. Then control passes to the first successfully
booted image. In a list, always enter network devices last, since
network bootstraps only terminate if a fatal error occurs or an
image is successfully loaded.
The -flags option passes additional information to the operating
system about the boot that you are requesting.
You can execute the boot command by entering boot or b,
followed by Return . When you enter boot or b, an environment
variable (shown in parenthesis) provides a default value for the
following information:
•

Boot device (bootdef_dev)

•

Boot flags (boot_osflags)

If you specify the boot device or boot flags on the command
line, the current default value is overridden for the current boot
request. However, the corresponding environment variable is not
changed.

Parameters

Parameter

Description

boot_device

A device path or list of devices from which
the console program attempts to boot, or
a saved boot specification in the form of
an environment variable. Use the set
bootdef_dev command to define the default
boot device.

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boot

Flags

Examples

Flag

Description

-flags [longword,]
longword

Specifies additional information to the
bootstrap software. In DEC OSF/1, specifies
boot flags. In OpenVMS, specifies system
root number and boot flags. Refer to the set
boot_osflags command for a list of possible
settings and their meanings.
The default boot flag setting is null. Use the
set boot_osflags command to change the
default boot flag setting.

-halt

Forces the bootstrap operation to halt
and invoke the console program once
the bootstrap image is loaded and page
tables and other data structures are
set up. Console device drivers are not
shut down when this qualifier is present.
Transfer control to the image by entering
the continue command.

In the following example, an OpenVMS system boots from the
SCSI disk, dka0. If bootable software cannot be found on dka0,
the system attempts to boot from Ethernet port ewa0. Boot flag
settings are 0 and 1.
P00>>> boot -flags 0,1 dka0,ewa0
In the following example, a DEC OSF/1 system boots from the
SCSI disk, dka0, using boot flag setting i.
P00>>> boot -flags i dka0
In the following example, the system boots from the SCSI disk,
dka0, but remains in console mode. Subsequently, you can enter
the continue command to transfer control to the operating
system.
P00>>> boot -halt dka0
In the following example, the system boots from the default
boot device. The console program returns an error message if a
default boot device has not been set.
P00>>> boot

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–15

continue

continue
Synopsis

Resume program execution on the specified processor.
continue

Description

Continues execution on the specified processor, or the primary
processor if a processor is not specified. The processor begins
executing instructions at the address that is currently in the
saved program counter. The processor is not initialized.
The continue command is only valid if you have not disturbed
the system state and if you halted the system by one of two
methods: either by pressing the Halt button on the operator
control panel or by entering Ctrl/P on the console terminal.
Note
Some console commands, for example, boot, may alter
the machine state so that program mode cannot be
successfully resumed (unless you include ‘‘-halt’’ in the
boot command). If program mode cannot be successfully
resumed, you may need to reboot the operating system.

Examples

In the following example, a system is commanded to resume
operating system mode.
P00>>> continue
In the next example, a system’s second processor is commanded
to resume operating system mode.
P00>>> continue &p1

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ecu

ecu
Synopsis

Invoke the EISA Configuration Utility.
ecu

Description

Before you enter the ecu command, insert the ECU diskette for
your operating system in the diskette drive.
Entering the ecu command from the P00>>> console prompt
invokes the EISA Configuration Utility (ECU).
Before the system reads the ECU diskette, it first loads the ARC
console firmware. The load procedure takes approximately two
minutes. When the ARC console firmware has finished loading,
the ECU program is booted.
After you complete the ECU procedure, you can switch back
to the SRM console, if necessary, as described in the section
‘‘Console Firmware Overview.’’
For more information about running the EISA Configuration
Utility, refer to your system documentation.

Example

In the following example, the EISA Configuration Utility is
invoked from the SRM console.
P00>>> ecu
loading ARC firmware
.
.
.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–17

help or man

help or man
Synopsis

Display information about console commands.
help or man [command . . . ]

Description

Parameters

Examples

The help command, interchangeable with the man command,
displays basic information about the use of console commands
when the system is in console mode.
•

If you enter the help command with no options or arguments,
the system displays the complete list of commands for which
you can receive help.

•

If you enter the help command followed by the name of a
console command, the screen displays information about the
console command.

•

If you enter the help command with an argument string
(such as ‘‘sh’’), the system displays information about all
commands that begin with that string.

Parameter

Description

command . . .

Commands or topics for which help is
requested.

In the following example, the system is commanded to display
the topics for which help is available.
P00>>> help
In the next example, the system is commanded to display help
on all commands that begin with ‘‘sh.’’
P00>>> help sh
In the next example, the system is commanded to display help
on the boot command.
P00>>> help boot

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init

init
Synopsis

Initialize the system.
init

Description

Initializes the system. The system resets the software and
executes the power-up self-tests.
After self-tests are executed, the system will autoboot unless one
of the following is true:
•

The Halt button on the operator control panel is set to the
‘‘in’’ position.

•

The auto_action environment variable is set to halt.

If the auto_action environment variable is set to boot or restart
and the Halt button is set to the ‘‘out’’ position, the system will
autoboot (it will stop in console mode if the Halt button is in). If
the auto_action environment variable is set to halt, the system
will stop in console mode.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–19

init

Whenever you reset the following SRM environment variables,
you must initialize the system with the init command to put the
new setting into effect:
auto_action
console
language
ocp_text
os_type
pk*0_fast
pk*0_host_id
pk*0_soft_term
For example, to change the device on which power-up output is
displayed from a serial terminal to a graphics monitor, set the
console environment variable to ‘‘graphics’’ and then enter the
init command as shown in the example.

Example

P00>>> show console
console
serial
P00>>> set console graphics
P00>>> init
...
P00>>> show console
console
graphics

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man

man
See help.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–21

set

set
Synopsis

Set or modify the value of an environment variable.
set [-default] envar val

Description

Sets or modifies the value of an environment variable.
Environment variables are used to pass configuration
information between the console and the operating system.
The setting of these variables determines how the system powers
up, boots the operating system, and operates.
Whenever you modify the value of the following environment
variables, you must initialize the system to put the new setting
into effect. To initialize the system, enter the init command.
auto_action
console
language
ocp_text
os_type
pk*0_fast
pk*0_host_id
pk*0_soft_term

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set

Parameters

Flags

Environment
Variables

Parameter

Description

envar

The environment variable to be assigned a
new value. Refer to the list of commonly
used environment variables in Table 1–4.

val

The value that is assigned to the
environment variable. Either a numeric
value or an ASCII string.

Flag

Description

-default

Restores an environment variable to its
default value.

Table 1–4 provides a brief description of the environment
variables. Each of these environment variables is described in
the following sections.
The environment variables for security commands are described
in Chapter 2.

Table 1–4 Environment Variables
Variable

Function

Factory Setting

auto_action

Specifies what action the console should
take whenever the system is powered up,
crashes, or the Reset button is pressed.

Halt

bootdef_dev

Specifies the default boot device to the
system.

System device on which
Factory Installed
Software (FIS) was
loaded.

boot_osflags

Sets the boot flags and in OpenVMS, a
root number.

Null

bus_probe_
algorithm

Sets bus probe algorithm to improve bus
sizing and configuration on DEC OSF/1
systems running SRM console firmware
V3.8 or later.
(continued on next page)

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–23

set

Table 1–4 (Cont.) Environment Variables
Variable

Function

Factory Setting

console

Specifies the device on which power-up
output is displayed.

Matches the system
configuration.

cpu_enabled

Enables or disables specific CPUs on a
symmetric multriprocessing system.

All CPUs are enabled.

er*0_protocols

Set network protocols for booting and
other functions (er = DEC 4200 chip).

ew*0_mode

Sets the default Ethernet device type
on systems with a Digital Ethernet
controller (ew*).

ew*0_protocols

Set network protocols for booting and
other functions (er = DECchip 21040).

language

Sets the console keyboard layout to a
supported language.

Determined at factory.

ocp_text

Specifies the message that is displayed
on the power-up/diagnostic display.

CPU speed

os_type

Specifies the operating system that
will be run on the system. Sets the
appropriate console user interface.

Matches the system
configuration.

pci_parity

Disables or enables parity checking on
the PCI bus.

The default value is
‘‘on’’—PCI parity is
enabled.

pk*0_fast

Enables Fast SCSI devices to perform in
fast SCSI mode.

pk*0_host_id

Sets the default value for a controller
host bus node ID.

pk*0_soft_
term

Enable or disable SCSI terminators on
systems that use the QLogic ISP1020
SCSI controller.

tga_sync_
green

Set the location of the SYNC signal
generated by the turbo graphics adapter
(TGA) monitor.

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Bus node ID 7

set auto_action

set auto_action
Synopsis

Set the console action at power-up and restart.
set auto_action [-default] val

Description

Sets the action the console should take any time the system is
powered up, crashes, or the Reset button is pressed. When the
setting involves autobooting, the system boots from the default
boot device that is specified by the value of the bootdef_dev
environment variable.
Whenever you change the value of this environment variable,
you must initialize the system to put the new setting into effect.
To initialize the system, enter the init command.

Qualifiers

Example

Qualifier

Description

halt

Causes the system to remain in console
mode after the system is powered up or it
crashes.

boot

Causes the system to boot automatically
when it is turned on. Causes the system to
halt after a system failure.

restart

Causes the system to boot automatically
when it is turned on or after it fails.

In the following example, the system’s default console action
following error, halt, or power-up is changed from halt to boot.
P00>>> show auto_action
auto_action
halt
P00>>> set auto_action boot
P00>>> init
...
P00>>> show auto_action
auto_action
boot

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–25

set bootdef_dev

set bootdef_dev
Synopsis

Set the default boot device.
set bootdef_dev device_name

Description

Specifies the default boot device to the system. The default boot
device is the device from which the bootstrap system software
is loaded. In most cases, the default boot device has already
been identified on your system as the device on which Factory
Installed Software (FIS) was loaded.
Setting the default boot device simplifies the process of booting
the operating system as follows:
•

You can enter b and press Return at the console prompt and
the system will find and boot operating system software.

•

Assuming the default startup action is set to boot or restart
(using the set auto_action command), the system will find
and automatically boot the operating system at power-up.

Before identifying the boot device, consider the following:
•

Your boot device may already be set. (Enter the command

show bootdef_dev to display the current default boot device.)
•

You can identify multiple boot devices to the system. By
doing so, when you enter b or boot at the console prompt, the
system searches for a bootable device from the list of devices
that you specify. The system then automatically boots from
the first device on which it finds software.

•

Whenever you boot the operating system, you can override
the default boot device by specifying an alternative device
name on the boot command line.

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set bootdef_dev

Qualifiers

Example

Qualifier

Description

boot_device

Name (or names) of your boot devices.

In the following example, the default device from which the
system attempts to boot is set to dka0.
P00>>> set bootdef_dev dka0
In the next example, the default devices are set to dub0 and
dka0.
P00>>> set bootdef_dev dub0,dka0
P00>>> show bootdef_dev
bootdef_dev
dub0,dka0

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–27

set boot_osflags

set boot_osflags
Synopsis

Set the default boot flags and, in OpenVMS, a root number.
set boot_osflags root_number,bootflag

Description

Boot flags contain information that is read and used by the
operating system to determine some aspects of a system
bootstrap. Under normal circumstances, the default boot flag
settings will suit your environment.
To change the boot flags for the current boot only, you can pass
boot flags to the operating system on the boot command line
with the -flags option (see the boot command).
The interpretation of the boot flags is operating system
dependent.

DEC OSF/1
Systems

The DEC OSF/1 operating system takes only one boot flag
argument: the boot flag.
Possible boot flag settings and their meanings for DEC OSF/1
systems are:
Flag Setting

Meaning

Load operating system software from the specified
boot device (autoboot). Boot to multiuser mode.

Prompt for the name of a file to load and other
options (boot interactively). Boot to single user
mode.

Stop in single-user mode. Boots /vmunix to singleuser mode and stops at the # (root) prompt.

Full dump, implies ‘‘s’’ as well. By default, if DEC
OSF/1 crashes, it completes a partial memory
dump. Specifying ‘‘D’’ forces a full dump at system
crash.

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set boot_osflags

Example

In the following example on a DEC OSF/1 system, the boot flags
are set to autoboot:
P00>>> set boot_osflags a

OpenVMS
Systems

The OpenVMS operating system takes two boot flag arguments:
root number and boot flags. If you specify only one argument,
the argument designates the boot flag.
Root Number Settings
The root number is the directory number on the system disk on
which OpenVMS files are located. For instance:
File Location

Corresponding Root Number

[SYS0.SYSEXE]

0 (default)

[SYS1.SYSEXE]

[SYS2.SYSEXE]

[SYS3.SYSEXE]

Boot Flags (OpenVMS)
Possible boot flag settings and their meanings for OpenVMS
systems are shown in Table 1–5.
Note
Using logical ORing, you can identify multiple boot flags.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–29

set boot_osflags

Table 1–5 OpenVMS Boot Flag Settings

Examples

Flag Setting

Bit Number

Meaning

Bootstrap conversationally (enables
you to modify SYSGEN parameters
in SYSBOOT).

Map XDELTA to running system.

Stop at initial system breakpoint.

Perform diagnostic bootstrap.

Stop at the bootstrap breakpoints.

Omit header from secondary
bootstrap image.

Prompt for the name of the
secondary bootstrap file.

100

Halt before secondary bootstrap.

10000

Display debug messages during
booting.

20000

Display user messages during
booting.

In the following OpenVMS example, the root number is set to 1
and the boot flags are set to 2:
P00>>> set boot_osflags 1,2
...
In the next OpenVMS example, the boot flags are set to 1 and
the root number is not changed:
P00>>> set boot_osflags 1
...

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set bus_probe_algorithm

set bus_probe_algorithm
Synopsis

Sets a bus probe algorithm on AlphaServer 2000 or AlphaServer
2100 systems running the DEC OSF/1 operating system.
set bus_probe_algorithm [old/new]

Description

Setting this environment variable improves bus sizing and
configuration on DEC OSF/1 systems. DEC OSF/1 systems
running SRM console firmware V3.8 or later must set the bus
probe algorithm to new and then power cycle, reset, or initialize
the system.

Example

P00>>> set bus_probe_algorithm new
P00>>> init

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–31

set console

set console
Synopsis

Set the device on which power-up output is displayed.
set console output_device

Description

Power-up information is typically displayed on your console
terminal. Your console terminal might be either a graphics
terminal or a serial terminal. The setting of this environment
variable determines where the system displays power-up output.
Set this environment variable according to the console terminal
that you are using.
Whenever you change the value of this environment variable,
you must initialize the system to put the new setting into effect.
To initialize the system, enter the init command.

Qualifiers

Example

Qualifier

Description

graphics

Sets the power-up output to be displayed
at a graphics terminal, or a device that is
connected to the VGA module at the rear of
the system.

serial

Sets the power-up output to be displayed on
the device that is connected to the COM1
port at the rear of your system.

In the following example, the system is set to display power-up
output on the serial device that is connected to the COM1 port at
the rear of the system.
P00>>> set console serial
P00>>> init
...

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set cpu_enabled

set cpu_enabled
Synopsis

Enables or disables a CPU.
set cpu_enabled hex_digit

Description

Sets a bit mask that enables or disables specific CPUs on a
multiprocessor system. Disabled CPUs are prevented from
running the console or the operating system. Bit 0 of the mask
corresponds to CPU 0; bit 1 corresponds to CPU 1, and so on.
This is shown in Table 1–6 as the binary equivalent, 3210 (bit).
A zero (0) bit prevents the corresponding CPU from running; a
one (1) bit allows the corresponding CPU to run.
By default, the bit mask is set to all one’s (hex digit value F in
the table below) so that CPU 0, CPU 1, CPU 2, and CPU 3 are
all enabled.
To enable and disable CPUs, type the set cpu_enabled command
followed by the hex digit value for the CPU or CPUs you want to
enable or disable. For example, to disable only CPU 1, you would
enter the hex digit value "D." As shown in the table, this value
corresponds to enabling CPU 0, CPU 2, and CPU 3 and disabling
CPU 1 (bit mask is set to 1101).

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–33

set cpu_enabled

Table 1–6 Hex Digit Values for CPUs

Examples

Hex Digit
Value

Binary Equivalent
CPU enable 3210 (bit)

0000

No CPUs (CPU 0
still comes up)

0001

CPU 0

0010

CPU 1

0011

CPU 0,1

0100

CPU 2

0101

CPU 0,2

0110

CPU 1,2

0111

CPU 0,1,2

1000

CPU 3

1001

CPU 0,3

1010

CPU 1,3

1011

CPU 0,1,3

1100

CPU 2,3

1101

CPU 0,2,3

1110

CPU 1,2,3

1111

CPU 0,1,2,3

Enabled CPUs

In the following example, CPUs 0, 2, and 3 are enabled, and
CPU 1 is disabled.
P00>>> set cpu_enabled d
In the following example, CPU 0 and CPU 1 are enabled, and
CPU 2 and CPU 3 are disabled.
P00>>> set cpu_enabled 3
In the following example, CPU 3 is enabled, and CPU 0, 1, and 2
are disabled.
P00>>> set cpu_enabled 8

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set er*0_protocols and set ew*0_protocols

set er*0_protocols and set ew*0_protocols
Synopsis

Enable network protocols for booting and other functions. This
command applies to systems with a Digital Ethernet controller
(er* for the DEC 4220 chip; ew* for the DECchip 21040).
set er*0_protocols qualifier
set ew*0_protocols qualifier

Description

When entering this command, replace the asterisk (*) with the
adapter ID for the Ethernet controller for which you are setting
the default.
To get a list of the network protocols on your system, enter the
show config command. A list of all system devices is displayed.
The Ethernet controllers for which this command setting is
pertinent start with the letters ‘‘er’’ or ‘‘ew’’. The third letter,
represented by an asterisk (*), is the adapter ID for the Ethernet
controller.

Qualifiers

Qualifier

Description

mop

Sets the network protocol to mop
(Maintenance Operations Protocol): the
setting typically used for systems using the
OpenVMS operating system.

bootp

Sets the network protocol to bootp: the
setting typically used for systems using the
DEC OSF/1 operating system.

bootp,mop

The bootp and mop qualifiers can be used
in a list, separated by a comma. When
the settings are used in a list, the system
attempts to use the mop protocol first,
regardless of which protocol is listed first. If
not successful, it then attempts to use the
bootp protocol.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–35

set er*0_protocols and set ew*0_protocols

Examples

In the following example, the network protocol is set to mop for
the device ewa0.
P00>>> set ewa0_protocols mop
P00>>> show ewa0_protocols
ewa0_protocols
mop
In the following example, the network protocol is set to bootp for
device era0.
P00>>> set era0_protocols bootp
P00>>> show era0_protocols
ewa0_protocols
bootp
In the following example, the mop protocol is set to mop or bootp
for device ewb0.
P00>>> set ewb0_protocols mop,bootp
P00>>> show ewb0_protocols
ewa0_protocols
bootp,mop

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set ew*0_mode

set ew*0_mode
Synopsis

Set an Ethernet controller to the default Ethernet device type.
This command applies to systems with a Digital Ethernet
controller (ew*).
set ew*0_mode qualifier

Description

Sets an Ethernet controller to run an AUI, ThinWire, or
10BASE-T (twisted-pair) Ethernet network:
•

If either an AUI or ThinWire Ethernet network is connected
to the Ethernet controller, set the default Ethernet device
type to ‘‘aui.’’

•

If a 10BASE-T Ethernet network is connected to the
Ethernet controller, set the default Ethernet device type to
‘‘twisted-pair.’’

When entering this command, replace ‘‘*’’ with the adapter ID
for the Ethernet controller for which you are setting the default.
To get a list of the Ethernet controllers on your system, enter the
show config command. A list of all system devices is displayed.
The Ethernet controllers for which this command setting is
pertinent start with the letters ‘‘ew.’’ The third letter is the
adapter ID for the Ethernet controller.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–37

set ew*0_mode

Qualifiers

Example

Qualifier

Description

aui

Sets the default Ethernet device to AUI.

twisted-pair

Sets the default Ethernet device type to
10BASE-T (twisted-pair).

auto-sensing

Reads the device connected to the Ethernet
port and sets the default to the appropriate
Ethernet device type. (Currently, this option
is not implemented.)

In the following example, the default Ethernet device type for
Ethernet controller ‘‘a’’ is set to a 10BASE-T (twisted-pair)
controller.
P00>>> set ewa0_mode twisted-pair
P00>>> show ewa0_mode
ewa0_mode
twisted-pair

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set host

set host
Synopsis

Connect the console program to the MSCP DUP server on a
DSSI device.
set host -dup [-task task_name] device

Description

Connects the console program to another DUP server on a DSSI
device. In the syntax, device is the name of the device to attach
to the console program. Using the -dup option invokes the DSSI
DUP server on the selected device. You can use the DUP protocol
to examine and modify parameters of a DSSI device.
For more information, refer to the DSSI VMScluster Installation
and Troubleshooting manual.

Parameters

Flags

Parameter

Description

device

Specifies the device to attach to the console
program.

Flag

Description

-dup

Specifies connection to an MSCP DUP
server. The DUP service may be used to
examine and modify parameters of a DSSI
device.

-task task_name

Specifies which DUP service utility to
invoke. Refer to the example that follows for
a list of utilities. If you do not specify this
qualifier, a directory of utilities is displayed.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–39

set host

Example

The following example shows how to connect to the MSCP DUP
server on a device.

P00>>> show device du
dud0.0.0.3.0
R2YQYA$DIA0
P00>>> set host -dup dud0
starting DIRECT on pud0.0.0.3.0 (R2YQYA)

RF72

Copyright (C) 1990 Digital Equipment Corporation
PRFMON V1.0 D 2-NOV-1990 10:30:58
DKCOPY V1.0 D 2-NOV-1990 10:30:58
DRVEXR V2.0 D 2-NOV-1990 10:30:58
DRVTST V2.0 D 2-NOV-1990 10:30:58
HISTRY V1.1 D 2-NOV-1990 10:30:58
DIRECT V1.0 D 2-NOV-1990 10:30:58
ERASE V2.0 D 2-NOV-1990 10:30:58
VERIFY V1.0 D 2-NOV-1990 10:30:58
DKUTIL V1.0 D 2-NOV-1990 10:30:58
PARAMS V2.0 D 2-NOV-1990 10:30:58
Total of 10 programs.
Task?
P00>>> set host -dup -task params dud0
starting PARAMS on pud0.0.0.3.0 (R2YQYA)
Copyright (C) 1990 Digital Equipment Corporation
PARAMS> show allclass
Parameter
Current
Default
Type
Radix
--------- ---------------- ---------------- -------- ----ALLCLASS
0
0
Byte
Dec
PARAMS> exit
Exiting...
P00>>>

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set language

set language
Synopsis

Set the keyboard layout, which is language dependent.
set language language_code

Description

Your terminal keyboard layout depends on the language variant
of the keyboard that you ordered. In order for the system to
interpret the terminal keyboard layout correctly, the console
language setting must match the language of the keyboard
variant that you ordered.
The system ships from the factory with a default keyboard
setting. Enter show language at the console prompt to display
the current keyboard setting. If the current setting does not
match your keyboard, reset this variable to match your keyboard
variant.
Whenever you change the value of this environment variable,
you must initialize the system to put the new setting into effect.
To initialize the system, enter the init command.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–41

set language

Qualifiers

Example

Possible keyboard language variants and the code that you use
to designate them are as follows:
Code

Language

none (cryptic)

Dansk (Danish)

Deutsch (German)

Deutsch (Schweiz) (Swiss)

English (American)

English (British/Irish)

Espanol (Spanish)

Francais (French)

Francais (Canadian)

Francais (Suisse Romande)

Italiano (Italian)

Nederlands (Netherlands)

Norsk (Norwegian)

Portuguese (Portuguese)

Suomi (Finnish)

Svenska (Swedish)

Belgisch-Nederlands (Dutch)

In the following example, the system is set to be used with the
Spanish variant of a terminal keyboard.
P00>>> set language 3A
P00>>> init
...

1–42 Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS)

set ocp_text

set ocp_text
Synopsis

Set the message that is displayed on the power-up/diagnostic
display.
set ocp_text message

Description

The power-up/diagnostic display on the front of the system is
used to display important diagnostic and power-up information.
When self-tests and diagnostics are completed, the CPU variant
and system model number are displayed—for example, Model
4/200. You can use the set ocp_text command to display a
different message of your choice, as shown in the example below.
The power-up/diagnostic display can display up to 16 characters.
Whenever you change the value of this environment variable,
you must initialize the system to put the new setting into effect.
To initialize the system, enter the init command.

Qualifiers

Example

Qualifier

Description

message

your_text

In the following example, the system is set to display ‘‘Model
4/250’’ on the power-up/diagnostic display when the operating
system is up and running. The text to be displayed must be
entered in quotation marks.
P00>>> set ocp_text "Model 4/250"
P00>>> init
...

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–43

set os_type

set os_type
Synopsis

Set the default operating system.
set os_type os_type

Description

The operating system is set at the factory to DEC OSF/1,
OpenVMS, or Windows NT, depending on the operating system
software you purchased. The set os_type command is used to
change the factory default setting to the operating system you
specify. The os_type environment variable also sets the firmware
environment that will be started whenever the system powers
up, is halt or restarted, or the operating system is shut down.
•

If os_type is set to vms, the system always starts the SRM
firmware, and OpenVMS is the default operating system.

•

If os_type is set to osf, the system always starts the SRM
firmware, and DEC OSF/1 is the default operating system.

•

If os_type is set to nt, the system always starts the ARC
firmware, and Windows NT is the default operating system.

If you decide to change operating systems, from DEC OSF/1 or
OpenVMS to Windows NT or from Windows NT to DEC OSF/1
or OpenVMS, you must reset the os_type environment variable
in order to activate the appropriate firmware for the operating
system.
Whenever you change the value of this environment variable,
you must initialize the system to put the new setting into effect.
To initialize the system, enter the init command.

1–44 Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS)

set os_type

Qualifiers

Example

Possible settings are as follows:
Qualifier

Description

Sets the default operating system to
Microsoft Windows NT; starts ARC firmware

osf

Sets the default operating system to DEC
OSF/1; starts SRM firmware

vms

Sets the default operating system to
OpenVMS; starts SRM firmware

In the following example the default operating system is reset
from OpenVMS to Microsoft Windows NT. When the system
powers up, is halted or restarted, the ARC console firmware will
be started.
P00>>> show os_type
os_type
vms
P00>>> set os_type nt
P00>>> init
...

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–45

set pci_parity

set pci_parity
Synopsis

Disable or enable parity checking on the PCI bus.
set pci_parity [on/off]

Description

Some PCI devices do not implement PCI parity checking, and
some have a parity-generating scheme in which the parity
is sometimes incorrect or is not fully compliant with the PCI
specification. In such cases, the device functions properly as
long as parity is not checked. The set pci_parity command
allows you to turn off PCI parity checking so that false PCI
parity errors do not cause system problems. The default value is
‘‘on’’—PCI parity is enabled.
Note
If you disable PCI parity, no parity checking is
implemented on any PCI device, even those devices
in full compliance with the PCI specification.

Example

In the following example, PCI parity is disabled.
P00>>> set pci_parity off

1–46 Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS)

set pk*0_fast

set pk*0_fast
Synopsis

Enable either standard or fast SCSI mode.
set pk*0_fast scsi_speed

Description

Enables Fast SCSI devices on a SCSI controller to perform in
standard or fast mode.
•

If you have at least one Fast SCSI device in your system, set
the default controller speed to Fast SCSI (1).
Devices on a controller that connects to both standard
and Fast SCSI devices will automatically perform at the
appropriate rate for the device, either fast or standard mode.

•

If you have no Fast SCSI devices, set the default controller
speed to standard SCSI (0).
If a controller is set to standard SCSI mode, both standard
and Fast SCSI devices will perform in standard mode.

When entering this command, replace ‘‘*’’ with the adapter ID
for the SCSI controller for which you are setting the default.
To get a list of the controllers on your system, enter the show
config command. A list of all system devices is displayed. The
third letter is the adapter ID for the controller.
Whenever you change the value of this environment variable,
you must initialize the system to put the new setting into effect.
To initialize the system, enter the init command.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–47

set pk*0_fast

Qualifiers

Example

Qualifier

Description

Sets the default speed for devices on the
controller to standard SCSI.

Sets the default speed for devices on the
controller to Fast SCSI mode.

In the following example, the default speed for devices connected
to a SCSI controller with an adapter ID of ‘‘a’’ is set to fast SCSI
mode.
P00>>> set pka0_fast 1
P00>>> init
...
P00>>> show pka0_fast
pka0_fast
1

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set pk*0_host_id

set pk*0_host_id
Synopsis

Set the controller host bus node ID to a value between 0 and 7.
set pk*0_host_id scsi_controller_bus_node_id

Description

Each SCSI bus in the system requires a controller. Buses can
theoretically support up to eight devices; however, the eighth
device must always be a controller. Each device on the bus,
including the controller, must have a unique ID, which is a
number between 0 and 7. This is the bus node ID number.
On each bus, the default bus node ID for the controller is set to
7. You do not need to change the controller bus node ID unless
you place two or more controllers on the same bus.
When entering this command, replace ‘‘*’’ with the adapter ID
for the SCSI controller for which you are setting the default.
To get a list of the controllers on your system, enter the show
config command. A list of all system devices is displayed. The
third letter is the adapter ID for the controller.
Whenever you change the value of this environment variable,
you must initialize the system to put the new setting into effect.
To initialize the system, enter the init command.

Qualifiers

Example

Qualifier

Description

0-7

Indicates the bus node ID.

In the following example, the default bus node ID for a SCSI
controller with an adapter ID of ‘‘b’’ is set to bus node ID 6.
P00>>> set pkb0_host_id 6
P00>>> init
...
P00>>> show pkb0_host_id
pkb0_host_id
6

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–49

set pk*0_soft_term

set pk*0_soft_term
Synopsis

Enable or disable SCSI terminators. This command applies to
systems that use the QLogic ISP1020 SCSI controller.
set pk*0_soft_term value

Description

The QLogic ISP1020 SCSI controller implements the 16-bit wide
SCSI bus. The QLogic module has two terminators, one for the
low 8 bits and one for the high 8 bits. There are five possible
values:
Value

Meaning

off

Turns off both low 8 bits and high 8 bits.

low

Turns on low 8 bits and turns off high 8 bits.

high

Turns on high 8 bits and turns off low 8 bits.

Turns on both low 8 bits and high 8 bits.

diff

Places the bus in differential mode.

When entering this command, replace the asterisk (*) with
the adapter ID for the SCSI controller letter for which you are
setting the default, for example, pkb0.
To get a list of the SCSI bus controllers on your system, enter the
show config command. A list of all system devices is displayed.
The adapter ID is shown next to the QLogic ISP1020 listing.
Whenever you change the value of this environment variable,
you must initialize the system to put the new setting into effect.
To initialize the system, enter the init command.

Examples

In the following example, both terminators are disabled.
P00>>> set pkb0_soft_term off
P00>>> init
...
P00>>> show pkb0_soft_term
pkb0_soft_term
off

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set pk*0_soft_term

In the following example, the terminator for the high 8 bits is
enabled.
P00>>> set pkb0_soft_term high
P00>>> init
...
P00>>> show pkb0_soft_term
pkb0_soft_term
high

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–51

set tga_sync_green

set tga_sync_green
Synopsis

Sets the location of the SYNC signal generated by the
high-performance turbo graphics adapter (TGA) card (PBXGA).
set tga_sync_green parameter

Description

This environment variable must be set correctly so that the TGA
monitor will synchronize. The correct setting, displayed with the
show command is:
P00>>> show tga_sync_green
tga_sync_green
0
The parameter is a bit mask, where the least significant bit
(LSB) sets the vertical SYNC for the first TGA found, the second
for the second found, and so on.

Example

The following command sets all turbo graphics adapters to
synchronize on a separate vertical SYNC line, as required by
some monitors. See your monitor documentation for all other
information.
P00>>> set tga_sync_green 00
P00>>> show tga_sync_green
tga_sync_green
0

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show

show
Synopsis

Display an environment variable value or other information.
show [envar] [{config,device,memory,pal,version}]

Description

Displays the current value (or setting) for an environment
variable that you specify. The SRM environment variables are
listed in Table 1–4, earlier in this chapter.
Alternatively, displays other information about the system,
according to the parameters that you enter on the command
line. For example, you can display the system configuration by
entering show config.

Parameters

Parameter

Description

envar

Displays the value of the environment
variable specified. Refer to the list of
commonly used environment variables
described in the next table.

config

Displays the current system configuration.

device

Displays devices and controllers in the
system.

fru

Displays the serial number and revision
level of system bus options and any errors
for those options.

memory

Displays the memory module configuration.

pal

Displays the Privileged Architecture Library
code (PALcode) version.

version

Displays the console program version.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–53

show

Examples

In the following example, the system displays the version of the
console program installed. In the following example, the console
program version is V3.6-83.
P00>>> show version
version
P00>>>

V3.6-83 Aug 3 1994 14:57:04

In the next example, the default system power-up action is
displayed.
P00>>> show auto_action
auto_action
boot
P00>>>
In the next example, a system’s default boot device is displayed.
The default boot device in the example is ewa0.
P00>>> show bootdef_dev
bootdef_dev
ewa0.0.0.6.0
P00>>>
In the next example, a system’s memory is displayed.
P00>>> show memory
Module Size
Base Addr
------ ----- --------0
64MB 00000000
1
32MB 04000000
Total Bad Pages 0
P00>>>

Intlv Mode Intlv Unit
---------- ---------1-Way
0
1-Way
0

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Status
-----Passed
Passed

show config

show config
Synopsis

Display the system configuration.
show config

Description

Displays all devices found on the system bus, PCI bus, and EISA
bus. You can use the information in the display to identify target
devices for commands such as boot and test, as well as to verify
that the system sees all the devices that are installed.
The configuration display includes the following:
•

Core system status:
CPU, memory, standard I/O are shown with the results
of power-up tests: P (pass) or F (fail)

•

Hose 0, 32-bit PCI:
–

Slot 0 = Ethernet adapter (ewa0)

–

Slot 1 = SCSI controller on standard I/O, along with
storage drives on the bus.

–

Slot 2 = EISA to PCI bridge chip

–

Slots 3–5 = Reserved

–

Slots 6–8 = Correspond to PCI card cage slots: PCI0,
PCI1, and PCI2. In the case of storage controllers, the
devices off the controller are also displayed.

Hose 1, EISA:
Slot numbers correspond to to EISA card cage slots (1–8).
In the case of storage controllers, the devices off the
controller are also displayed.

•

Hose 2, PCI:
Reserved for future expansion.

For more information on device names, refer to the next section,
‘‘show device.’’

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–55

show config

Example

P00>>> show config
Digital Equipment Corporation
AlphaServer
Console X3.5-2770
Component
CPU 0
CPU 1
CPU 2
CPU 3
Memory 2
I/O
Hose 0, PCI
slot 0
slot 1
slot 2
slot 6
slot 8

Hose 1, EISA
slot 1

slot 2

slot 3

VMS PALcode X5.48U, OSF PALcode X1.35L
Status
P
P
P
P
P
P

Module ID
B2020-AA DECchip (tm) 21064-3
B2020-AA DECchip (tm) 21064-3
B2020-AA DECchip (tm) 21064-3
B2020-AA DECchip (tm) 21064-3
B2021-BA 64 MB
dva0.0.0.0.1
RX26

DECchip 21040-AA
ewa0.0.0.0.0
NCR 53C810
dka0.0.0.1.0
pka0.7.0.1.0
Intel 82375EB
NCR 53C810
dkb0.0.0.6.0
pkb0.7.0.6.0
NCR 53C810
dkc0.0.0.8.0
dkc100.1.0.8.0
dkc300.3.0.8.0
pkc0.7.0.8.0

08-00-2B-E1-01-ED
RZ35
SCSI Bus ID 7
RZ25
SCSI Bus ID 7
RZ35
RZ35
RZ35
SCSI Bus ID 7

MLX0075
dra0.0.0.1.1
dra1.0.0.1.1
MLX0075.0.0.1.1

2 Member RAID 0 Set
4 Member RAID 5 Set

dua0.0.0.2.1
dua1.1.0.2.1
dua2.2.0.2.1
dua3.3.0.2.1
pua0.5.0.2.1

RF36
RF35
RF35
RF35
DSSI Bus ID 5

DEC2E00

CPQ3011

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show config

slot 4

ADP0001

slot 5

DEC4220

slot 6

MLX0072

slot 7

dkd0.0.0.4.1
dkd100.1.0.4.1
dkd200.2.0.4.1
dkd300.3.0.4.1
dkd600.6.0.4.1
mkd400.4.0.4.1
mkd500.5.0.4.1
pkd0.7.0.4.1

RZ28
RZ26
RZ26
RZ26
RRD42
TLZ06
TANDBERG TDC 3800
SCSI Bus ID 7

era0.0.0.5.1

08-00-2B-39-4F-4E

drb0.0.0.6.1
MLX0072.0.0.6.1

2 Member RAID 1 Set

dke300.3.0.7.1
mke500.5.0.7.1
pke0.7.0.7.1

RRD42
TZ30
SCSI Bus ID 7

ADP0001

Hose 2, PCI
P00>>>

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show device

show device
Synopsis

Display system devices and controllers.
show device [device_name]

Description

The show device command displays the devices and controllers in
the system. The device name convention is shown in Figure 1–2.

Figure 1–2 Device Name Convention

dka0.0.0.0.0
MA043993A

! Driver ID
Two-letter port or class driver designator
DR–RAID set device
DV–Diskette drive
ER–Ethernet port (EISA)
EW–Ethernet port (PCI)
PK–SCSI port, DK–SCSI disk, MK–SCSI tape
PU–DSSI port, DU–DSSI disk, MU–DSSI tape

" Storage Adapter ID: One-letter storage adapter designator
(A,B,C . . . )

# Device Unit Number: Unique device unit number (MSCP
Unit Number)
SCSI unit numbers are forced to 100 X Node ID

$ Bus Node Number: Bus Node ID
% Channel Number: Used for multi-channel devices.

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show device

& Slot Number:
•

For EISA options—Correspond to EISA card cage slot
numbers (1–*)

•

For PCI options—Slot 0 = Ethernet adapter (EWA0)
— Slot 1 = SCSI controller on standard I/O
— Slot 2 = EISA to PCI bridge chip
— Slots 3–5 = Reserved
— Slots 6–8 = Correspond to PCI card cage slots: PCI0,
PCI1, and PCI2

' Hose Number: 0 PCI_0 (32-bit PCI_; 1 EISA; 2 PCI_1
Arguments
[device_name]

The device name or device abbreviation.
When abbreviations or wildcards are
used, all devices that match the type are
displayed.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–59

show device

Example
P00>>> show device

dka0.0.0.1.0
dka100.1.0.1.0
dka600.6.0.1.0
dva0.0.0.0.1
mka500.5.0.1.0
ewa0.0.0.0.0
pka0.7.0.1.0
P00>>> show device dk pk
dka0.0.0.1.0
dka100.1.0.1.0
dka600.6.0.1.0
dva0.0.0.0.1
mka500.5.0.1.0
pka0.7.0.1.0
P00>>>

$ %

DKA0
DKA100
DKA600
DVA0
MKA500
EWA0
PKA0

RZ25L
RZ25L
RRD43
RX26
TLZ06
08-00-2B-3B-42-FD
SCSI Bus ID 7

0006
0006
2893

DKA0
DKA100
DKA600
DVA0
MKA500
PKA0

RZ25L
RZ25L
RRD43
RX26
TLZ06
SCSI Bus ID 7

0006
0006
2893

0435

! Console device name
" Operating system device name:
•

For an allocation class of zero: NODENAME$DIAu
NODENAME is a unique node name and u is the unit
number. For example, R7BUCC$DIA0.

•

For a nonzero allocation class:
$ALLCLASS$DIAu
ALLCLASS is the allocation class for the system and
devices, and u is a unique unit number. For example,
$1$DIA0.

# Node name (alphanumeric, up to 6 characters). Not shown in
this example.

$ Device type
% Firmware version (if known)

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show fru

show fru
Synopsis

Display the serial number and revision level of system bus
options and any errors for those options.
show fru

Description

Displays module and error information for the following fieldreplaceable units based on the serial control bus EEPROM
data:
•

CPU modules

•

Memory modules

•

I/O modules

For each of the above modules, the slot position, option, part,
revision, and serial numbers as well as any reported symptomdirected diagnostics (SDD) and test-directed diagnostics (TDD)
event logs are displayed.
In addition, installed PCI and EISA modules are displayed with
their respective slot numbers.

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–61

show fru

Example

P00>>> show fru

! "

Slot
0
1
2
3
5
6

Part#
B2110-AA
B2020-AA
B2020-AA
B2020-AA
B2020-AA
B2021-BA

Option
I/O
CPU2
CPU0
CPU1
CPU3
MEM2

PCI Bus
Hose
Slot
0
8

Option Name
NCR 53C810

EISA Bus
Hose
Slot
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
5
1
6
P00>>>

Option Name
MLX0075
DEC2E00
CPQ3011
DEC4220
MLX0072

Rev
Hw Sw
C4 0
A3 0
A3 0
A3 0
A3 0
A0 0

%
Serial#
KA349EVM30
ML33800033
ML33900059
ML33800035
ML33900050
GA33602844

Events logged
SDD
TDD
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00

! System bus slot number for module (slots 1–7 top to bottom)
Slot 0: Standard I/O module (dedicated EISA/PCI card
cage slot)
Slot 1–3, 5: CPU modules
Slot 4–7: Memory modules

" Option name (I/O, CPU#, or MEM#)
# Part number of option
$ Revision numbers (hardware and firmware)
% Serial number
& Events logged:

Numbers other than ‘‘00’’ indicate that errors have been
logged.
SDD: Number of symptom-directed diagnostic events
logged by the operating system, or in the case of memory,
by the operating system and firmware diagnostics.
TDD: Number of test-directed diagnostic events logged by
the firmware diagnostics.

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show memory

Synopsis

Display information for each memory module in the system.
show memory

Description

Displays information about each memory module.

Example

P00>>> show memory

Module Size
Base Addr
------ ----- --------0
64MB 00000000
Total Bad Pages 0
P00>>>

Intlv Mode Intlv Unit Status
---------- ---------- -----1-Way
0
Passed

! Module slot number
" Size of memory module
# Base or starting address of memory module
$ Interleave mode—number of modules interleaved (1–4-way
interleaving)

% Interleave unit number
& Status (passed, failed, or not configured)
' Number of bad pages in memory (8 KB/page)

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show pal

Synopsis

Display the PALcode version.
show pal

Description

Displays the PALcode version. PALcode is the Alpha Privileged
Architecture Library code, written to support Alpha processors.
It implements architecturally defined behavior.

Example

In the following example, the system displays the versions of
the PALcode that are installed on the system. The DEC OSF/1
PALcode version is X1.35-23. The OpenVMS PALcode version is
X5.48-33.
P00>>> show pal
pal
VMS PALcode X5.48-33, OSF PALcode X1.35-23
P00>>>

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show version

Synopsis

Display the console program version.
show version

Description

Displays the version of the console program that is installed on
the system.

Example

In the following example, the system displays the version of the
console program that is installed on the system. The console
program version is V3.6-83.
P00>>> show version
version
P00>>>

V3.6-83 Aug 3 1994 14:57:04

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–65

test

test
Synopsis

Test the system.
test

Description

Runs firmware diagnostics for the entire core system. The tests
are run sequentially and the status of each subsystem test is
displayed to the console terminal as the tests progress. If a
particular device is not available to test, a message is displayed.
Note
If you are running the Microsoft Windows NT operating
system, switch from the ARC to the SRM console
firmware in order to enter the test command. Refer to
‘‘Console Firmware Overview’’ at the beginning of this
chapter for information about switching from the ARC to
the SRM console.

The test script tests devices in the following order:
1. Memory tests (1 pass)
2. Read-only tests: DK* disks, DR* disks, MK* tapes, DV*
diskettes
3. Console loopback tests if lb argument is specified: COM2
serial port and parallel port
4. VGA console tests—These tests are run only if the console
environment variable is set to ‘‘serial.’’ The VGA console test
displays rows of the letter ‘‘H.’’
5. Network external loopback tests for EWA0—This test
requires that the Ethernet port be terminated or connected
to a live network or the test will fail.

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test

Note
By default, no write tests are performed on disk and tape
drives. Media must be installed to test the diskette drive
and tape drives.

Examples

In the following example, the system is tested, and the tests
complete successfully.

P00>>> test
Testing the Memory
Testing the DK* Disks(read only)
dkb600.6.0.2.1 has no media present or is disabled via the RUN/STOP switch
file open failed for dkb600.6.0.2.1
No DR* Disks available for testing
Testing the MK* Tapes(read only)
Testing the DV* Floppy Disks(read only)
file open failed for dva0.0.0.0.1
Testing the VGA(Alphanumeric Mode only)
Testing the EW* Network
P00>>>

Using the SRM Console Interface (DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS) 1–67

test

In the next example, the system is tested, and the system reports
an error message. The example indicates that no network server
responded to a loopback message. Ethernet connectivity on this
system should be checked.
P00>>> test
Testing the Memory
Testing the DK* Disks(read only)
No DR* Disks available for testing
Testing the MK* Tapes(read only)
Testing the DV* Floppy Disks(read only)
Testing the VGA(Alphanumeric Mode only)
Testing the EW* Network
*** Error (ewa0), Mop loop message timed out from: 08-00-2b-3b-42-fd
*** List index: 7 received count: 0 expected count 2
P00>>>

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2
SRM Console Firmware Security Features

Introduction

This chapter explains how to implement security features on
the SRM console. The security features are intended to prevent
unauthorized persons from tampering with the system from the
SRM console interface.

In This Chapter

This chapter contains the following topics:
•

Security Features Overview

•

Security Commands

•

Secure Mode Functions

SRM Console Firmware Security Features 2–1

Security Features Overview

Security Features Overview
The SRM console firmware V3.9 contains console security
features intended to prevent unauthorized personnel from
modifying the system parameters or otherwise tampering with
the system from the console. The security features include new
commands and new parameters to some existing commands. The
following two console modes are supported:
•

Secure mode allows you to perform a limited number of
console commands: start, continue, boot (with stored
parameters), and login commands.

•

User mode allows you to perform all SRM console commands.
Note
The security features work only if access to the system
hardware is denied to unauthorized personnel. Be sure
to keep the front panel of the system locked and make
the key available only to authorized personnel.

2–2 SRM Console Firmware Security Features

Security Commands

Security Commands
set password

The set password command allows you to set the console
password for the first time or to change an existing password.
You do not have to set the password if you do not wish to operate
in secure mode.
•

If the password has been set previously, the console prompts
you for the new password and verification, then prompts
you for the old password. The password is not changed if
the validation password entered does not match the existing
password in the NVRAM.

•

If the password has not been set, the console prompts you for
the new password and verification.

The password length must be between 15 and 30 alphanumeric
characters. Any characters entered after the 30th character are
truncated and are not stored.
Examples:
Set Password for the First Time (Successful)
POO>>> set password
Please enter the password: < password is not echoed >
Please enter the password again: < validation is not echoed >
P00>>>
Change an Existing Password (Successful)
P00>>> set password
Please enter the password:
Please enter the password again:
Now enter the old password:
P00>>>
Password Too Short Error
P00>>> set password
Please enter the password: < input is not echoed >
Password length must be between 15 and 30 characters
P00>>>

SRM Console Firmware Security Features 2–3

Security Commands

Password Validation Error
P00>>> set password
Please enter the password: < password is not echoed >
Please enter the password again: < validation is not echoed >
Validation error
P00>>>

set secure

The set secure command allows you to enable the security
features without requiring you to restart the console. If the
password has been set, the console will be secured and only the
start, continue, boot (using the stored parameters), and login
commands can be performed. If the password has not been set,
you are prompted to set the password. See the set password
command for instructions.
Examples:
Set Secure When Password Has Been Set
P00>>> set secure
Console is secure
P00>>>
P00>>> show boot_file
Console is secure
Set Secure When Password Has Not Been Set
P00>>> set secure
Secure not set. Please set the password.
P00>>>

The login command allows you to turn off the security features
and gain access to all of the SRM console commands during a
particular session. The system automatically returns to secure
mode as soon as you enter one of the following commands: boot,
continue, start or when you initialize the system.
The login command works as follows: When you enter login,
you are prompted for the current system password. If no
password has been set, you are prompted that there is no
password in NVRAM. You do not have to set a password if you
do not wish to.
•

If the password has been set, the following prompt is
displayed:
Please enter the password:

2–4 SRM Console Firmware Security Features

Security Commands

•

If the password you enter matches the password in NVRAM
when the prompt is redisplayed, the console is no longer in
the secure mode and all of the console commands can be
performed.

•

If you have forgotten the current password, use the login
command in conjunction with the Halt button to clear the
password, as described below:
1. Make sure the Halt button is in the ‘‘out’’ position (not
lit).
2. Enter the login command:
P00>>> login
3. When the Enter Password: prompt is displayed, press
the Halt button (the button should light up), then press
Return .
4. Press the Halt button to the ‘‘out’’ position (not lit). The
password is now cleared and the console cannot be put
into secure mode unless you set a new password.
Note
If you enter login with the Halt button in (lit), the
command will fail, even if you entered the correct
password. This prevents an intruder from depressing
the Halt button and locking the front panel. Also, if
you leave the Halt button in (lit) after you clear the
password, the system will not boot.

Examples:
Valid Login When Secure Feature Is Not Set
P00>>> login
Secure not set. Please set the password.
P00>>>
Valid Login When Secure Feature Is Set
P00>>> login
Please enter the password: < password is not echoed >
P00>>>

SRM Console Firmware Security Features 2–5

Security Commands

Invalid Login When Secure Feature Is Set
P00>>> login
Please enter the password: < password is not echoed >
Invalid password
P00>>>

clear password

The clear password command clears the environment variable,
password, setting it to zero. This command is used when you
want access to all of the SRM console commands, but the system
is in secure mode. In order to use clear password, you must
know the current password.
To clear the password without knowing the current password,
you must use the login command in conjunction with the Halt
button, as described in the section on the login command.
Examples:
Successful Clear Password Command
In this example, the clear password command was entered with
the valid password:
P00>>> clear password
Please enter the password: < enter password (not echoed) >
Password successfully cleared
P00>>>
Unsuccessful Clear Password Command
In this example, the clear password command was entered with
an invalid password:
P00>>> clear password
Please enter the password: < invalid password entered
(not echoed) >
Console is secure
P00>>>

2–6 SRM Console Firmware Security Features

Secure Mode Functions

Secure Mode Functions
Secure mode allows you to perform only the boot command
(using the stored parameters) and login, continue and start
commands.

boot

When the console is in the secure mode, the boot command
will not accept command line parameters. The console will boot
using the environment variables stored in NVRAM (boot_file,
bootdef_dev, boot_flags).
After a successful boot, the console is secured if there is a valid
password. The boot command will accept parameters when the
console is not in secure mode.

Boot Examples

Successful Boot from Secure System
P00>>> boot
(boot eza0.0.6.0 -file myfile.sys -flags 0)
Trying MOP boot.
...
...
...
Unsuccessful Boot from Secure System
P00>>> set boot_file myfile.sys
Console is secure
P00>>>
P00>>> boot -file myfile_ev4p2
Console is secure - parameters are not allowed
P00>>> boot -halt
console is secure - parameters are not allowed
P00>>> boot ezb0
Console is secure - parameters are not allowed
P00>>>

start and
continue

The start and continue commands are valid on a secure console.
After the commands are executed, the console is secured if there
is a valid password. This prevents an intruder from halting the
system and having access to a console that is not secure.

SRM Console Firmware Security Features 2–7

Secure Mode Functions

Ctrl/x

Ctrl/x will not create a foreground shell during the power-up
script.
Ctrl/x is disabled during the power-up sequence to prevent an
unauthorized user from initiating a foreground shell that may
not be secure.

2–8 SRM Console Firmware Security Features

3
Using the ARC Console Interface
(Microsoft Windows NT)

Introduction

On Alpha AXP systems, underlying control of the system
hardware is provided by a console subsystem. The console
subsystem contains firmware code (software code embedded in
hardware) that facilitates interaction between the hardware and
the operating system.
Because the AlphaServer 2000 and 2100 systems are designed
to support multiple operating systems, these servers offer two
separate operator interfaces:

In This Chapter

•

A menu interface called the ARC interface for the Microsoft
Windows NT operating system. The ARC interface provides
bootstrap and other services as defined in the Windows NT
Portable Boot Loader Specification.

This chapter explains how to use the ARC menu interface to
carry out operations such as bootstrapping the system software
and performing configuration tasks. The menu interface will be
familiar to users of windowing systems.
Note
If you are running either the DEC OSF/1 or OpenVMS
operating system, refer to Chapter 1.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–1

Console Firmware Overview

Firmware
Services

At power-up, the firmware tests and initializes the base system.
The firmware provides a set of built-in drivers to permit generic
access to all the major physical components in the system.
The initialization code is run any time the system is reset.
During initialization the base system hardware is tested and
configured. All processor caches are set to a consistent state,
memory is sized and configured, and the I/O subsystem is reset
and configured.
After initialization the firmware starts up its own internal set
of class and port drivers. The drivers are used by the console,
diagnostics, bootstrap, and the operating system callbacks. This
arrangement simplifies the addition of new device support, since
it typically requires only the addition of port level drivers.
System self-tests are performed at power-up, including memory
diagnostics, individual device test-directed diagnostics executed
within a driver’s initialization routine, and a concurrent system
exerciser. This power-up stream can be customized using both
built-in and user scripts.

3–2 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Console Firmware Overview

Operating
System
Support

SRM Command
Line Interface

The system firmware currently provides support for booting the
DEC OSF/1, OpenVMS, and Microsoft Windows NT operating
systems.
•

DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS are booted from the SRM
firmware. The console terminal used as the operator
interface to DEC OSF/1 and OpenVMS can be either a serial
terminal (VTxx or equivalent) or a VGA-compatible graphics
terminal.

•

Microsoft Windows NT is booted from the ARC firmware.
The console terminal used as the operator interface to
Windows NT must be a VGA-compatible graphics terminal.

Systems running DEC OSF/1 or OpenVMS access the SRM
firmware via a command line interface (CLI). The CLI is a UNIX
style shell that provides a set of commands and operators, as
well as a scripting facility. It allows you to configure and test the
system, examine and alter system state, and boot the operating
system.
The SRM console prompt is P00>>>.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–3

Console Firmware Overview

SRM-Only
Tasks

There are several system management tasks that can be
performed only from the SRM console command line interface:
•

To test the system, use the SRM test command.

•

To examine system bus options for errors, use the show fru
command.

•

To set or change certain environment variables, use one
of the following SRM set commands. Each command is
explained in detail in the reference section of this chapter.

set cpu_enabled
set er*0_protocols
set ew*0_mode
set ew*0_protocols
set ocp_text
set pk*0_fast
set pk*0_host_id
set pk*0_soft_term

3–4 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Console Firmware Overview

ARC Menu
Interface

Systems running Microsoft Windows NT access the ARC console
firmware via menus that are used to configure and boot the
system, run the EISA Configuration Utility (ECU), run the RAID
Configuration Utility (RCU), or set environment variables.

ARC-Only
Tasks

The EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) and the RAID
Configuration Utility (RCU) are run from the ARC menu
interface.
•

•

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–5

Console Firmware Overview

Switching
Between
Interfaces

For a few procedures it is necessary to switch from one console
interface to the other.
•

Several commands, including the test command, are run
only from the SRM interface.

•

The EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) and the RAID
Configuration Utility (RCU) are run only from the ARC
interface.

Switching from SRM to ARC
The following console commands can be used to switch to the
ARC console:
•

The arc command loads the ARC firmware and switches to
the ARC menu interface.

•

The set os_type nt command, followed by the init
command, activites the ARC firmware. Upon next power-up,
the ARC console firmware is booted.

Switching from ARC to SRM
Switch from the ARC console to the SRM console as follows:
1. From the Boot menu, select Supplementary menu.
2. From the Supplementary menu, select Set up the
system . . . .
3. From the Setup menu, select Switch to OpenVMS or OSF

3–6 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

ARC Interface Introduction

ARC Interface Introduction
Summary

The ARC user interface is menu based. It has three primary
menus: the Boot menu, the Supplementary menu, and the Setup
menu.

Boot Menu
Functions

The Boot menu contains selections that allow you to perform the
following tasks:

Supplementary
Menu
Functions

Setup Menu
Functions

•

Boot the default boot selection

•

Boot an alternative boot selection

•

Run a program

•

Access the Supplementary menu

The Supplementary menu contains selections that allow you to
perform the following tasks:
•

Install new firmware

•

Install Microsoft Windows NT from a compact disc

•

Access the Setup menu

•

Display the hardware configuration

•

Return to the Boot menu

The Setup menu contains selections that allow you to perform
the following tasks:
•

Set the system time

•

Set the default system partition

•

Configure the system floppy drives and keyboard

•

Manage the ARC boot selections (See Chapter 4)

•

Set the system to boot automatically

•

Run the EISA Configuration Utility (See your system
documentation.)

•

Edit the system environment variables

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–7

ARC Interface Introduction

•

Reset the system to factory defaults

•

Set the default operating system and system firmware

•

Return to the Supplementary menu, with or without saving
Setup menu changes

3–8 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Language Selection

Language Selection
Versions of the ARC console firmware, numbered V3.9 or higher,
are available in six languages: English, French, German, Italian,
Japanese, and Spanish. The default language is English.

Language
Support Files

A diskette containing the language support files is provided
with new systems. If you wish to install a language other than
English, locate the diskette before you proceed. Once you install
the language of your choice, that language will be displayed
whenever you use the ARC firmware menus. You can switch to a
different language at any time.
Updated language support files are provided with firmware
updates. You can download these updates from the following
on-line locations:

Language
Selection
for Updated
Firmware

•

On CompuServe, in the DEC4WNT forum in the Library
Section [4], Hardware Support.

•

Via FTP on ftp.digital.com. Once connected, go to /pub
/Digital/Alpha/systems.

If your ARC Console firmware version is numbered lower than
V3.9, you must first update your firmware before you can utilize
the multi-language feature. For information on updating your
firmware, follow the instructions in the Windows NT Release
Notes that came with your Windows NT kit or refer to the
Firmware Update Utility User Guide and Release Notes shipped
with firmware updates.
After you update the firmware, you can change the language
selection, if desired, as follows:
1. Turn on power to the system. After a short time, the
Language selection menu is displayed.
2. From the Language selection menu, select Other language.
3. Insert the language diskette or CD–ROM into the
appropriate drive.
4. From the Language menu that is displayed, select the
language of your choice.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–9

Language Selection

5. When prompted to save the language files to hard disk, select
yes.
6. At the Choose hard disk location for language files: menu,
select Default.
Note
While it is possible to save the language files to another
disk or FAT partition, it is highly recommended that you
accept the default location. Do not save language files to
a disk that will be removed.

This completes the language installation.

Changing
to Another
Language

Use the following procedure if you are using the default language
(English) and wish to change to another language or if you have
already selected a language and wish to change it.
1. Turn on the power to your system. After a short wait, the
ARC Boot menu is displayed.
2. Select Supplementary menu.
3. From the Supplementary menu, select Set up the system.
4. From the Setup menu, select Set system language.
5. Insert the language diskette or CD–ROM into the
appropriate drive. If the language files are already on
your hard drive, skip this step.
6. From the Language Selection menu, select Other language.
7. From the Language Location menu, select Floppy Disk,
CD--ROM, or Hard Disk as appropriate.
8. From the Language menu that is displayed, select the
language of your choice.

3–10 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Language Selection

9. At the Save language files to hard disk? menu, select yes.
10. At the Choose hard disk location for language files: menu,
select Default.
Note
While it is possible to save the language files to another
disk or FAT partition, it is highly recommended that you
accept the default location. Do not save language files to
a disk that will be removed.

11. This completes the language change.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–11

Accessing the Boot Menu

Accessing the Boot Menu
Summary

This section describes how to access the ARC firmware Boot
menu.

Access
Procedure

Table 3–1 lists the steps to access the ARC firmware Boot menu
from different system states.

Table 3–1 Accessing the Boot Menu
Step

Action

Result

Shut down the operating system following
the instructions in the operating system
documentation.

The system enters either the
SRM firmware or the ARC
firmware.

If the system was running DEC OSF/1
or OpenVMS, enter the set os_type nt
command to select the ARC firmware.

This command causes the system
to enter the ARC firmware when
you turn it off and then turn it on
again.

Turn the system off, then turn it on again.

The system completes the
power-up tests, checks the EISA
configuration, then displays the
Boot menu.

Boot Menu
Example

Example 3–1 shows a sample Boot menu.
Example 3–1 Boot Menu Example
ARC Multiboot Alpha AXP Version n.nn
Copyright (c) 1993 Microsoft Corporation
Copyright (c) 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation
Boot menu:
Boot Windows NT
Boot an alternate operating system
Run a program
Supplementary menu...
Use the arrow keys to select, then press Enter.

3–12 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Booting the Default ARC Boot Selection

Booting the Default ARC Boot Selection
Summary

This section describes how to boot the default boot selection.

Booting the
Default Boot
Selection

Table 3–2 lists the steps to boot the default boot selection on
your system.

Table 3–2 Booting the Default Boot Selection
Step

Action

Result

Access the ARC firmware Boot menu.

The system displays the Boot
menu.

Choose the first menu item and press Enter.
The first menu item takes the form Boot
<boot selection name>. Usually, the boot
selection name is Windows NT.
Alternatively, you can wait for the system to
autoboot the default boot selection.

The system displays boot
messages as it boots Windows
NT or displays an error message
if the boot selection is incorrectly
defined.

If Errors Occur

Refer to Chapter 4 if the system displays an error message when
you attempt to boot the default boot selection.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–13

Booting the Default ARC Boot Selection

Example

Example 3–2 shows the ARC firmware Boot menu.
Example 3–2 Choosing the Boot Windows NT Menu Item
ARC Multiboot Alpha AXP Version n.nn
Copyright (c) 1993 Microsoft Corporation
Copyright (c) 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation
Boot menu:
Boot Windows NT
Boot an alternate operating system
Run a program
Supplementary menu...
Use the arrow keys to select, then press Enter.
Seconds until auto-boot, select another option to override: 30

3–14 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Booting an Alternative Operating System

Booting an Alternative Operating System
Summary

This section describes how to boot an alternative operating
system.

Booting an
Alternative
Operating
System

Table 3–3 lists the steps to boot an alternative operating system.

Table 3–3 Booting an Alternative Operating System
Step

Action

Result

Access the ARC firmware Boot menu.

The system displays the Boot
menu.

Choose Boot an alternate operating
system and press Enter.

The system displays a selection
menu listing the system boot
selections.

Choose the operating system that you want
to boot and press Enter.

The system displays boot
messages as it boots the chosen
selection or displays an error
message if the selection is
incorrectly defined.

If Errors Occur

See Chapter 4 if the system displays an error message when you
attempt to boot an alternative operating system.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–15

Booting an Alternative Operating System

Example 1

Example 3–3 shows the ARC firmware Boot menu.
Example 3–3 Booting an Alternative Operating System
Boot menu:
Boot the default operating system
Boot an alternate operating system
Run a program
Supplementary menu...
Use the arrow keys to select, then press Enter.

Example 2

Example 3–4 shows the boot selection menu.
Example 3–4 Choosing the Alternative Operating System
Boot menu:
Boot Windows NT (Default)
Boot OSF/1
Boot OpenVMS
Use the arrow keys to select, then press Enter.

3–16 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Running a Program

Running a Program
Summary

This section describes how to run a program using the Run a

program menu item.
Valid Programs

Digital supplies specially compiled and linked programs that you
can run from the ARC firmware to perform various tasks. You
can run these programs from any file allocation table (FAT) or
NT file system (NTFS) formatted device. This facility allows you
to install new firmware by running the firmware update utility,
or configure your EISA and ISA options by running the ECU or
RCU, from a disk drive partition rather than compact disc or
floppy.

Running a
Program

Table 3–4 lists the steps to run a program from the ARC
firmware Boot menu.

Table 3–4 Running a Program
Step

Action

Result

Access the ARC firmware Boot
menu.

The system displays the Boot menu.

Choose Run a program and press
Enter.

The system displays a prompt asking you
to enter the name of the program.

Enter the name of the program,
giving the complete device, path,
and program name (see the
subsection entitled ‘‘Example’’).

The system searches the device and path
that you specify for the program. If it
finds the program, it executes it. When
you exit the program, the system displays
the Boot menu again.

Device Names

The ARC device names are listed in the hardware configuration
display. The following example shows the device name for a
SCSI disk drive with SCSI ID 0 on bus 0:
scsi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–17

Running a Program

See the section ‘‘Displaying the Hardware Configuration ,’’ later
in this chapter, for information on displaying the hardware
configuration. To specify partition 1 on this device, you must
specify the following device name:
scsi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)
Alternatively, you can define an environment variable to
represent the device name, for example:
A:=eisa()disk()fdisk()
See the section ‘‘Editing the System Environment Variables ,’’
later in this chapter, for information on defining environment
variables.

Path and
Program
Names

The path and program names use the full Microsoft Windows NT
file and directory names, for example:
\os\nt\osloader.exe
See the operating system documentation for information on file
and directory names.

Example

The following example shows how to run the executable,
ECU.EXE, from a directory called ECU on partition 1 of a disk
with SCSI ID 0 on bus 0:
Program to run: scsi()disk()rdisk()partition(1)\ecu\ecu.exe
Alternatively, if you have an environment variable defining C: as
the same partition on the disk drive, you can use the following
program name:
Program to run: c:\ecu\cf.exe

3–18 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Accessing the Supplementary Menu

Accessing the Supplementary Menu
Summary

This section describes how to access the Supplementary menu in
the ARC firmware.

Accessing the
Supplementary
Menu

Table 3–5 lists the steps to access the Supplementary menu.

Table 3–5 Accessing the Supplementary Menu
Step

Action

Result

Access the ARC firmware Boot menu.

The system displays the Boot
menu.

Choose Supplementary menu... and press
Enter.

The system displays the
Supplementary menu.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–19

Accessing the Supplementary Menu

Supplementary
Menu Example

Example 3–5 shows the Supplementary menu.
Example 3–5 Accessing the Supplementary Menu
ARC Multiboot Alpha AXP Version n.nn
Copyright (c) 1993 Microsoft Corporation
Copyright (c) 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation
Supplementary menu:
Install new firmware
Install Windows NT from CD-ROM
Set up the system...
Display hardware configuration
Boot menu...
Use the arrow keys to select, then press Enter.

3–20 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Accessing the Setup Menu

Accessing the Setup Menu
Summary

This section describes how to access the Setup menu.

Accessing the
Setup Menu

Table 3–6 lists the steps to access the Setup menu.

Table 3–6 Accessing the Setup Menu
Step

Action

Result

Access the Supplementary menu.

The system displays the
Supplementary menu.

Choose Set up the system... and press
Enter.

The system displays the Setup
Menu.

Identifying and
Correcting
Setup Errors

The system can detect setup errors that may prevent the system
from booting. When you access the setup menu, an arrow symbol
(->) indicates the menu item that you must choose to correct the
error. The menu item is highlighted in yellow. There are two
methods that you can use to correct these errors:
•

Choose each menu item that indicates an error, starting from
the top of the menu, and correct the errors.

•

Choose Reset system to factory defaults.
See the section ‘‘Resetting the System to Factory Defaults ,’’
later in this chapter, for more information on this menu item.
Caution
Choosing this option deletes all boot selections and
environment variables and replaces them with factory
default values. Use this option with caution.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–21

Accessing the Setup Menu

Setup Menu
Example

Example 3–6 shows the Setup menu.
Example 3–6 Setup Menu
Setup menu:
Set system time
Set default environment variables
->Set default configuration
Set system language
Manage boot selection menu
Setup autoboot
Run EISA configuration utility from floppy
Edit environment variables
Reset system to factory defaults
Help
Switch to OpenVMS or OSF console
Supplementary menu, and do not save changes...
Supplementary menu, and save changes...
Use the arrow keys to select, then press Enter.
Note
The system language option is available with Version 3.9
or higher of the firmware.

3–22 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Displaying the Hardware Configuration

Displaying the Hardware Configuration
Summary

Displaying
Hardware
Configuration

This section describes how to display the hardware configuration.
There are several parts to the hardware display:
•

The first screen displays the boot devices.

•

The second screen displays processor information, the
amount of memory installed, and the type of video card
installed.

•

The third and fourth screens display information about
the adapters installed in the system’s EISA and PCI slots,
respectively.

Table 3–7 lists the steps to display the hardware configuration.

Table 3–7 Displaying the Hardware Configuration
Step

Action

Result

If necessary, access the Supplementary
menu.

The system displays the
Supplementary menu.

Choose Display hardware configuration
and press Enter. Press any key to continue
to the next screen.

The system displays the
hardware configuration screens.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–23

Displaying the Hardware Configuration

Boot Device
Names

Table 3–8 explains the device names listed on the first screen of
the hardware configuration display.
Note
The hardware configuration display does not list tape
drives or network devices.

Table 3–8 Device Names
Name

Description

multi(0)key(0)keyboard(0)
multi(0)serial(0)
multi(0)serial(1)

The multi( ) devices are located on the system module.
These devices include the keyboard port and the serial line
ports.

eisa(0)video(0)monitor(0)
eisa(0)disk(0)fdisk(0)

The eisa( ) devices are provided by devices on the EISA
bus. These devices include the monitor and the floppy
drive.

scsi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)
scsi(0)cdrom(5)fdisk(0)

The scsi( ) devices are SCSI disk or CD–ROM devices.
These examples represent installed SCSI devices. The
disk drives are set to SCSI ID 0, and the CD–ROM drive
is set to SCSI ID 5. The devices have logical unit numbers
of 0.

Hardware
Configuration
Display

Example 3–7 shows a sample hardware configuration display.

3–24 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Displaying the Hardware Configuration

Example 3–7 Sample Hardware Configuration Display
Wednesday, 8-31-1994 10:51:32 AM
Devices detected and supported by the firmware:

eisa(0)video(0)monitor(0)
multi(0)key(0)keyboard(0)
eisa(0)disk(0)fdisk(0)
multi(0)serial(0)
multi(0)serial(1)
scsi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)
scsi(0)cdrom(5)fdisk(0)

(Removable)
(1 Partition)
(Removable)

DEC RZ26L (C)DEC440C
DEC RRD43 (C)DEC 0064

Press any key to continue...
Wednesday, 8-31-1994 10:51:32 AM
Alpha AXP Processor and System Information:
Processor ID
Processor Revision
System Revision
Processor Speed
Physical Memory

21064
3
0
190.11 Mhz
128 MB

Video Option detected:
BIOS controlled video card
Press any key to continue...
Wednesday, 8-31-1994 10:51:32 AM
EISA slot information:
Slot
0
1
2
5
6
7
0

Device
Other
Disk
Network
Network
Network
Display
Disk

Identifier
DEC2A01
ADP0001
DEC4220
DEC3002
DEC4250
CPQ3011
FLOPPY

Press any key to continue...
Wednesday, 8-31-1994 10:51:32 AM
PCI slot information:
(continued on next page)

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–25

Displaying the Hardware Configuration

Example 3–7 (Cont.) Sample Hardware Configuration Display
Bus Virtual Slot Function Vendor Device Revision Device type
0
1
0
1000
1
1
SCSI
0
2
0
8086
482
3
EISA bridge
0
7
0
1011
2
23
Ethernet
1
0
0
1011
2
21
Ethernet
1
1
0
1000
1
2
SCSI
1
2
0
1077
1020
1
SCSI
1
3
0
1077
1020
1
SCSI
2
0
0
1011
2
23
Ethernet
2
1
0
1011
2
23
Ethernet
2
2
0
1011
2
23
Ethernet
2
3
0
1011
2
23
Ethernet
Press any key to continue...

! Device—Indicates the type of device, for example, EISA or
SCSI.

" Configuration—Indicates how the device is configured, the

number of partitions, and whether the device is a removable
device.

# Identifier string—Indicates the device manufacturer, model
number, and other identification.

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Setting the System Date and Time

Setting the System Date and Time
Summary

This section describes how to set the system date and time from
the ARC firmware.

Setting the
Date and Time

Table 3–9 lists the steps to set the system date and time.

Table 3–9 Setting the System Date and Time
Step

Action

Result

Access the Setup menu.

The system displays the Setup menu.

Choose the Set system time menu
item and press Enter.

The system displays a prompt that asks
you to enter the date and indicates the
date format that it expects (mm-dd-yy).

Enter the date in the required format
and press Enter.

The system saves the date that you set
in the nonvolatile random-access memory
(NVRAM). It then displays a prompt
that asks you to enter the time and
indicates the time format that it expects
(hh-mm-ss).

Enter the time in the required
format and press Enter.

The system saves the date that you set
in the NVRAM, returns to the Setup
menu, and displays the new day, date,
and time at the top of the screen.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–27

Setting the System Date and Time

Set System
Time Example

Example 3–8 shows how to set the system date and time to
11:59 a.m., December 31, 1994. Entries are in 24-hour time.
For example, to set the time to 11:59 p.m., you would enter
23:59:00.
Example 3–8 Set System Time Example
Sunday, 3-15-1994

12:13:33 AM

Enter the new date (mm-dd-yy) : 12-31-94
Enter time (hh:mm:ss) : 11:59:00

3–28 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Setting the Default System Partition

Setting the Default System Partition
Summary

This section describes how to set the default system partition.
The system partition is the partition that contains the operating
system loader (OSLOADER.EXE for Windows NT).

Setting the
System
Partition

Table 3–10 lists the steps to set the default system partition.

Table 3–10 Setting the Default System Partition
Step

Action

Result

Access the Setup menu.

The system displays the Setup menu.

Choose Set default environment
variables and press Enter.

The system displays a list of three device
types: SCSI Hard Disk, Floppy Disk, and
CD–ROM.

Select one of the device types and
press Enter.

The system displays different prompts
depending on the device that you
selected.

Choose the storage device containing
the system partition to use.

The firmware holds the values you
specify in memory. See the section
entitled ‘‘Saving the System Setup
or Quitting the Setup Menu ’’ for
information on saving these values.

•

If you chose SCSI Hard Disk,
specify the SCSI ID and the
partition number and press
Enter.

•

If you chose Floppy Drive,
specify the floppy drive number
and press Enter.

•

If you chose CD--ROM, specify the
SCSI ID and press Enter.
(continued on next page)

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–29

Setting the Default System Partition

Table 3–10 (Cont.) Setting the Default System Partition
Step

Action

Result

When you have finished making
changes in the Setup menu, save
your system setup. For information,
see the section entitled ‘‘Saving the
System Setup or Quitting the Setup
Menu .’’

Your setup information is saved.

Default System
Partition
Example

Example 3–9 shows an example of setting up the default system
partition as partition 1 on a SCSI disk drive with SCSI ID 1.
Example 3–9 Setting the Default System Partition
Enter location of default system partition:
Select media:
Scsi Hard Disk
Floppy Disk
CD-ROM
Enter SCSI bus number: 0
Enter SCSI ID: 1
Enter partition (must be FAT or NTFS) : 1
Note
Refer to the Windows NT Release Notes for your
system for information on the recommended partition
arrangement.

3–30 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Setting the Default System Partition

Effects of This
Procedure

Table 3–11 describes how this procedure affects other system
settings and the actions that you must take as a result of using
the procedure.

Table 3–11 Effects of Setting the Default System Partition
Effect

Suggested Action

Sets the SYSTEMPARTITION environment
variable value.

None.

Sets the FWSEARCHPATH environment
variable to the same value as the
SYSTEMPARTITION environment variable.

None.

Clears the floppy drive information in the
default system configuration.

For information on setting the
floppy drive information in the
system configuration, see the section
‘‘Configuring the System Floppy Drives
and Keyboard Type ,’’ later in this
chapter.

Clears all boot selection environment
variables except SYSTEMPARTITION.

For information on adding a boot
selection before you try to boot Windows
NT, see Chapter 4.

Clears the AUTOLOAD and COUNTDOWN
environment variables.

For information on setting the
AUTOLOAD and COUNTDOWN
environment variables, see the section
entitled ‘‘Setting the System to Boot
Automatically .’’

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–31

Configuring the System Floppy Drives and Keyboard Type

Configuring the System Floppy Drives and Keyboard Type
Summary

This section describes how to configure the Microsoft Windows
NT system floppy drives and keyboard type.

Configuring
Drives and
Keyboard

Table 3–12 lists the steps to configure the system floppy drives
and keyboard type.

Table 3–12 Configuring the Floppy Drives and Keyboard
Step

Action

Result

Access the Setup menu.

The system displays the Setup menu.

Choose Set default configuration
and press Enter.

The system displays a prompt asking you
to choose the floppy drive capacity.

Choose the first floppy drive’s
capacity and press Enter.

The firmware holds a value indicating
the floppy drive capacity in memory. The
system displays a prompt asking you to
specify whether there is a second floppy
drive.

Choose whether your system
contains a second floppy drive.

If the system does not contain a second
floppy drive, you are prompted for the
keyboard language. If the system contains
a second floppy drive, you are prompted
for the floppy drive capacity.

•

If the system does not contain
a second floppy drive, choose
No and press Enter. Then go to
step 5.

•

If the system contains a second
floppy drive, choose Yes and
press Enter. Enter a value for
the floppy drive capacity. Then
go to step 5.
(continued on next page)

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Configuring the System Floppy Drives and Keyboard Type

Table 3–12 (Cont.) Configuring the Floppy Drives and Keyboard
Step

Action

Result

Choose the language for the
keyboard that you ordered.

The system prompts you to select the
keyboard from a list. The system holds a
value indicating the keyboard language in
memory, then displays the Setup menu.

When you have finished making
changes in the Setup menu, save
your system setup. See the section
entitled ‘‘Saving the System Setup
or Quitting the Setup Menu .’’

The system saves the changes.

Floppy Drive
Configuration
Example

Example 3–10 shows an example of configuring a system with
two floppy drives.
Example 3–10 Configuring the System Floppy Drives
Select floppy drive capacity:
5.25" 1.2MB
3.5" 1.44MB
3.5" 2.88MB
Is there a second floppy:
Yes
No
Select floppy drive capacity:
5.25" 1.2MB
3.5" 1.44MB
3.5" 2.88MB
(continued on next page)

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–33

Configuring the System Floppy Drives and Keyboard Type

Example 3–10 (Cont.) Configuring the System Floppy Drives
Select keyboard:
U.S.
101-key keyboard
Japanese
106-key keyboard
French
102-key keyboard
German
102-key keyboard
Spanish
102-key keyboard
Spanish variation
Canadian French 102-key keyboard
Swiss
102-key keyboard
Italian
102-key keyboard
Finnish/Swedish keyboard
Norwegian keyboard
Danish
102-key keyboard

Effects of This
Procedure

Table 3–13 describes how this procedure affects other system
settings and the actions that you must take as a result of using
the procedure.

Table 3–13 Effects of Configuring the System Floppy Drives
Effect

Suggested Action

Sets the FLOPPY environment variable to 0,
1, or 2.

None.

Sets the FLOPPY2 environment variable to
N, 0, 1, or 2.

None.

Affects the EISA configuration.

Run the EISA Configuration Utility
following the instructions listed in your
system documentation.

3–34 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Setting the System to Boot Automatically

Setting the System to Boot Automatically
Summary

This section describes how to set the system to boot
automatically when you turn it on or when you switch from
the SRM firmware to the ARC firmware.

Setting the
System to Boot
Automatically

Table 3–14 lists the steps to set the system to boot
automatically.

Table 3–14 Setting the System to Boot Automatically
Step

Action

Result

Access the Setup menu.

The system displays the Setup menu.

Choose Setup autoboot and press
Enter.

The system displays a prompt asking
you whether you want the system to boot
automatically.

If you do not want the system to boot
automatically, choose No and press
Enter.

The system displays the Setup menu.

If you want the system to boot
automatically, choose Yes and press
Enter.

The system prompts you to enter the
countdown value. You specify the
countdown value in seconds. The
countdown value gives you that number
of seconds to stop the system from
booting.

Enter a value for the countdown and
press Enter.

The system displays the Setup menu.

When you have finished making
changes in the Setup menu, save
your system setup. See the section
entitled ‘‘Saving the System Setup or
Quitting the Setup Menu ’’.

The system saves the changes.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–35

Setting the System to Boot Automatically

Setup Autoboot
Example

Example 3–11 shows an example of setting the system to
autoboot and setting the countdown value to 10 seconds
(default).
Example 3–11 Setting the System to Boot Automatically
Should the system autoboot:
Yes
No
Enter Countdown value (in seconds): 10

Effects of This
Procedure

Table 3–15 describes how this procedure affects other system
settings and the actions that you must take as a result of using
the procedure.

Table 3–15 Effects of Setting the System to Boot Automatically
Effect

Suggested Action

Sets the AUTOLOAD environment variable
to YES or NO.

None.

Sets the COUNTDOWN environment
variable to a value in seconds.

None.

Causes the system to begin a boot
countdown sequence when you access the
Boot menu.

Use the up arrow or down arrow keys to
choose another menu item to cancel the
boot countdown and remain in the ARC
firmware.

3–36 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Editing the System Environment Variables

Editing the System Environment Variables
Summary

Important
Information

This section describes how to edit or create user-defined
Microsoft Windows NT system environment variables.
Caution
Editing the values of the default ARC firmware
environment variables could result in corrupted data or
make the system inoperable.
Use the procedure described here only to edit or create
your own environment variables. If you accidentally
delete or modify one of the default ARC firmware
environment variables, immediately reset the value back
to the default as described in the section ‘‘Resetting the
System to Factory Defaults ,’’ later in this chapter.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–37

Editing the System Environment Variables

Editing
Environment
Variables

Table 3–16 lists the steps to edit the environment variables.

Table 3–16 Creating or Editing User-Defined Environment Variables
Step

Action

Result

Access the Setup menu.

The system displays the Setup
menu.

Choose Edit environment variables and
press Enter.

The system displays the
environment variable edit screen.

Use the up arrow key or down arrow key to
select the name of an existing environment
variable or enter a new environment
variable name.

Pressing the up arrow key or
down arrow key displays the
environment variables names in
the list.

If necessary, edit the environment variable
name. Press Enter when the environment
name is correct.

The system displays the current
value of the environment
variable, if it already exists.

If you want to update the environment
variable value, edit or enter the environment
variable value and press Enter.

The system includes the modified
or new environment variable at
the bottom of the list.

If you want to delete the environment
variable, leave the value field blank and
press Enter.

The system deletes the
environment variable from the
list.

Press the escape (ESC) key to return to the
Setup menu.

The system displays the Setup
menu.

When you have finished making changes in
the Setup menu, save your system setup.
See the section entitled ‘‘Saving the System
Setup or Quitting the Setup Menu ,’’ later in
this chapter.

The system saves the changes.

3–38 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Editing the System Environment Variables

Example

Example 3–12 illustrates the addition of a user-defined
environment variable. C: is defined as the search path to
be used by the ARC firmware to locate SCSI devices.
Example 3–12 Creating a User-Defined Environment Variable
Use Arrow keys to select a variable, ESC to exit:
Name: C:
Value: scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1)
Environment variables:
CONSOLEIN=multi()key()keyboard()console()
CONSOLEOUT=eisa()video()monitor()console()
FWSEARCHPATH=scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1)
TIMEZONE=PST8PDT
A:=eisa()disk()fdisk()
FLOPPY2=N
FLOPPY=1
AUTOLOAD=YES
COUNTDOWN=10
KEYBOARDTYPE=0
DISABLEPCIPARITYCHECKING=FALSE

Effects of This
Procedure

This procedure creates an environment variable that you use in
other parts of the ARC firmware.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–39

Default Environment Variables

Default Environment Variables
Summary

Important
Information

Default
Environment
Variables

This section describes the default ARC firmware environment
variables.
Caution
Do not edit or delete the default firmware ARC
environment variables. Editing the values of the
default ARC firmware environment variables could result
in corrupted data, or make the system inoperable.

Table 3–17 lists and explains the default ARC firmware
environment variables.

Table 3–17 ARC Firmware Environment Variables
Variable

Description

CONSOLEIN

The console input device. The default value is
multi( )key( )keyboard( )console( ).

CONSOLEOUT

The console output device. The default value is
eisa( )video( )monitor( )console( ).

FWSEARCHPATH

The search path used by the ARC firmware and other
programs to locate particular files. The default value
is the same as the SYSTEMPARTITION environment
variable value.

TIMEZONE

The time zone in which the system is located. This
variable accepts ISO/IEC9945-1 (POSIX) standard values.

The default floppy drive. The default value is
eisa( )disk( )fdisk( ).

FLOPPY

The capacity of the default floppy drive, either 1 (1.2 MB),
2 (1.44 MB), or 3 (2.88 MB).
(continued on next page)

3–40 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Default Environment Variables

Table 3–17 (Cont.) ARC Firmware Environment Variables
Variable

Description

FLOPPY2

The capacity of an optional second floppy drive, either N
(not installed), 1, 2, or 3.

AUTOLOAD

The default startup action, either Y (boot) or N or
undefined (remain in ARC firmware).

COUNTDOWN

The default time limit in seconds before the system boots
automatically when AUTOLOAD is set to yes. The default
value is 10.

KEYBOARDTYPE

The keyboard language. The default is U.S. (English).

DISABLEPCIPARITY
CHECKING

Disables parity checking on the PCI bus in order to
prevent machine check errors that can occur if the PCI
device has not properly set the parity on the bus. The
default value is FALSE—PCI parity checking is enabled.
Note
Refer to the discussion of the set pci_parity SRM
environment variable for more information.

Other
Environment
Variables

The operating system or other programs, for example, the
ECU, may create either temporary or permanent environment
variables for their own use. Do not edit or delete these
environment variables.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–41

Resetting the System to Factory Defaults

Resetting the System to Factory Defaults
Summary

This section describes how to reset the system to the factory
default settings.

Resetting
to Factory
Defaults

Table 3–18 lists the steps to reset the system to the factory
default settings.

Table 3–18 Resetting the System to Factory Defaults
Step

Action

Result

Access the Setup menu.

The system displays the Setup menu.

Choose Reset system to factory
defaults and press Enter.

The system displays a selection menu
asking you to confirm your choice.

Choose NO and press Enter if you do
not want to continue.

The system displays the Setup menu.

Choose YES and press Enter if you
want to continue.

The system sets the default environment
variables, sets the default configuration,
creates at least one boot selection, and
sets the AUTOLOAD environment
variable to YES. It then displays the
Setup menu.

When you have finished making
changes in the Setup menu, save
your system setup. See the section
entitled ‘‘Saving the System Setup or
Quitting the Setup Menu ,’’ later in
this chapter.

The system saves the changes.

3–42 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Resetting the System to Factory Defaults

Effects of This
Procedure

Resetting the system to factory defaults clears the EISA
configuration information and clears any user-defined
environment variables. You must run the ECU on the system
before you try to boot the operating system. See your system
documentation for information on using the ECU.
Caution
Choosing this option deletes all boot selections and
environment variables and replaces them with factory
default values. Use this option with caution.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–43

Getting Help

Getting Help
Summary

This section describes how to get help on the ARC firmware.

ARC Firmware
Help

The ARC firmware does not provide help on all the items
contained in its menus. However, it provides general help on
using the Setup menu.

Displaying the
Setup Menu
Help Screen

Table 3–19 lists the steps to display the Setup menu help
screen.

Table 3–19 Displaying the Setup Menu Help Screen
Step

Action

Result

Enter the ARC firmware by shutting
down the operating system following the
procedure described in the operating system
documentation. Turn the system off and
then on.

The system displays the ARC
firmware Boot menu.

Choose Supplementary menu... from the
Boot menu.

The system displays the
Supplementary menu.

Choose Set up the system... from the
Supplementary menu.

The system displays the Setup
menu.

Choose Help from the Setup menu and press
Enter.

The system displays the Setup
menu help screen.

3–44 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Getting Help

Setup Menu
Example

Example 3–13 shows the Setup menu.

Example 3–13 Selecting the Help Menu Item
ARC Multiboot DEC Version n.nn
Thursday, 6-10-1994
9:49 :50 PM
Copyright (c) 1993 Microsoft Corporation
Copyright (c) 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation
Setup menu:
.
.
.
Reset system to factory defaults
Help
Switch to OpenVMS or OSF console
Supplementary menu, and do not save changes...
Use the arrow keys to select, then press Enter.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–45

Getting Help

Help Example

Example 3–14 shows the Setup menu help screen.

Example 3–14 Setup Menu Help Screen
Do the following steps, in this order, to set up the system:
1. Set system time.
2. Set default environment variables.
3. Set default configuration.
4. Create at least one boot selection.
5. Setup autoboot, if desired.
6. Run the EISA configuration utility.
-> A menu item with an arrow represents a section of the NVRAM with a
problem. Select these items (in top to bottom order) to repair
the NVRAM before attempting to boot or install Windows NT.
"Reset system to factory defaults" does steps 2 -- 5 for a typical
system.
Home, End, Delete, and Backspace will help you edit strings.
The ESCape key returns from a menu, and aborts a sequence.
The firmware automatically reboots if the configuration is changed.
Press any key to continue...

3–46 Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT)

Saving the System Setup or Quitting the Setup Menu

Saving the System Setup or Quitting the Setup Menu
Summary

This section describes how to exit from the Setup menu with or
without saving the changes you make to the system setup.

Saving the
System Setup

Table 3–20 lists the steps to save the system setup after you
make changes to it.

Table 3–20 Saving the System Setup
Step

Action

Result

Choose Supplementary menu, and save
changes... and press Enter.

The system saves the changes
that you have made in the
NVRAM and then displays the
Supplementary menu.

Quitting
Without Saving

Table 3–21 lists the steps to quit from the Setup menu without
saving the changes that you made to the system setup.

Table 3–21 Quitting the Setup Menu
Step

Action

Result

Choose Supplementary menu, and do not
save changes... and press Enter.

The system discards the changes
that you have made and then
displays the Supplementary
menu.

Using the ARC Console Interface (Microsoft Windows NT) 3–47

4
Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft
Windows NT)

Introduction

This chapter describes how to manage the boot selections that
the Microsoft Windows NT operating system uses when booting.
Note
If you are running either the DEC OSF/1 or OpenVMS
operating system, you do not need to read this chapter.

In This Chapter

This chapter contains the following sections:
•

Accessing the Boot Selections Menu

•

Information on Boot Selection Variables

•

Adding a Boot Selection

•

Checking the Boot Selections for Errors

•

Changing a Boot Selection

•

Displaying the System Boot Selections

•

Changing the Default Boot Selection

•

Deleting the Boot Selection

Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT) 4–1

Accessing the Boot Selections Menu

Accessing the Boot Selections Menu
Summary

This section describes how to access the Boot selections menu.

Accessing the
Boot Selections
Menu

Table 4–1 lists the steps to access the Boot selections menu.

Table 4–1 Accessing the Boot Selections Menu
Step

Action

Result

If necessary, access the Setup menu.

The system displays the Setup
menu.

Choose the Manage boot selections menu
item and press Enter.

The system displays the Boot
selections menu.

Boot Selections
Menu Example

Example 4–1 shows the Boot selections menu.
Example 4–1 Boot Selections Menu
ARC Multiboot Alpha AXP Version n.nn
Copyright (c) 1993 Microsoft Corporation
Copyright (c) 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation
Boot selections menu:
Add a boot selection
Change a boot selection
Check boot selections
Delete a boot selection
Dump boot selections
Rearrange boot selections
Setup menu...
Use the arrow keys to select, then press Enter.

4–2 Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT)

Information on Boot Selection Variables

Information on Boot Selection Variables
Summary

This section describes the ARC Boot selection variables that the
system uses when booting.

Boot Selection
Variables

Table 4–2 lists and explains the boot selection variables.

Table 4–2 ARC Boot Selection Variables
Variable

Description

LOADIDENTIFIER

The name of the boot selection, for example, Windows NT.
You can specify any string value. The firmware does not
check the value of this string.

SYSTEMPARTITION

The ARC-defined device name for the partition containing
the operating system loader (OSLOADER.EXE for
Windows NT).

OSLOADER

The full file name of the operating system loader, including
partition device name, directories, and file name.

OSLOADPARTITION

The ARC-defined device name for the partition containing
the operating system kernel.

OSLOADFILENAME

The directory name of the root directory for the operating
system directory tree, \WINNT35.

OSLOADOPTIONS

A string that is passed to the operating system at load
time. This string can be used to modify operating system
behavior. The firmware does not check the value of this
string.

Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT) 4–3

Adding a Boot Selection

Adding a Boot Selection
Summary

This section describes how to add a boot selection.

Adding a Boot
Selection

Table 4–3 lists the steps that you must follow to add a boot
selection.

Table 4–3 Adding a Boot Selection
Step

Action

Result

If necessary, access the Boot selections
menu.

The system displays the Boot
selections menu.

Choose Add a boot selection and press
Enter.

The system displays a series of
selection menus and prompts
relating to the Windows NT
operating system.

If you have not changed the location of
the operating system files, you can use the
default answers and choices provided by the
procedure.

The system includes the boot
selection in the list of boot
selections and then displays
the Boot selections menu.

If you have changed the location of the
operating system files, you must edit the
default answers or choose selections other
than those provided by the procedure. See
your operating system documentation for
more information.

The system includes the boot
selection in the list of boot
selections and then displays
the Boot selections menu.

If you have finished modifying the boot
selections, choose Setup menu... and press
Enter.

The system displays the Setup
menu.

4–4 Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT)

Adding a Boot Selection

Example

Example 4–2 shows an example of adding a boot selection.
Example 4–2 Adding a Boot Selection
Select a system partition for this boot selection:
Scsi Hard Disk 0 Partition 1
New system partition
Enter location of system partition for this boot selection:
Select media:
Scsi Hard Disk
Floppy Disk
CD-ROM
Enter SCSI ID: 4
Enter the osloader directory and
name: \os\nt\osloader.exe
Is the operating system in the same partition as the osloader:
Yes
No
Enter location of os partition:
Select media:
Scsi Hard Disk
Floppy Disk
CD-ROM
Enter SCSI ID: 0
Enter partition : 1
Enter the operating system root directory: \winnt
Enter a name for this boot selection: Windows NT
Do you want to initialize the debugger at boot time:
Yes
No

Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT) 4–5

Checking the Boot Selections for Errors

Checking the Boot Selections for Errors
Summary

This section describes how to check the system boot selections
for errors.

Errors in Boot
Selections

There are two main causes of errors in boot selections:
•

The boot selection is defined incorrectly
This causes the system to search in the wrong locations for
the operating system files.

•

The operating system is installed incorrectly
This causes the system to fail when it tries to locate the
operating system files.

You must consider both possibilities when trying to correct any
errors detected in the boot selection.

Checking the
Boot Selections

Table 4–4 lists the steps that you must follow to check the boot
selections for errors.

Table 4–4 Checking the Boot Selections for Errors
Step

Action

Result

If necessary, access the Boot
selections menu.

The system displays the Boot selections
menu.

Choose Check boot selections and
press Enter.

The system checks the boot selections for
errors. If it does not detect any errors,
it remains in the Boot selections menu.
If it does detect errors, it displays the
name of the boot selection in which it
detected the error, a selection menu, and
a message indicating the cause of the
error.
(continued on next page)

4–6 Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT)

Checking the Boot Selections for Errors

Table 4–4 (Cont.) Checking the Boot Selections for Errors
Step

Action

Result

If you want to change the boot
selection variables causing the
error, choose the Change this boot
selection menu item and press
Enter. Follow the steps listed in
Table 4–5 starting at step 4 for
information on changing the variable
values.

The system displays the Boot selection
edit display, listing the boot selection
variables and their values.

If you want to delete the boot
selection, choose Delete this boot
selection and press Enter.

The system deletes the boot selection. If
the system detects more boot selections
with errors, it repeats the display
for that boot selection. Otherwise, it
displays the Boot selections menu.

If you want to ignore errors in
the boot selection, choose Ignore

If the system detects more boot selections
with errors, it repeats the display
for that boot selection. Otherwise, it
displays the Boot selections menu.
When you return to the Setup menu,
the Manage boot selections menu item
error indicator (->) remains.

problems with this boot selection
and press Enter.

If you have finished modifying the
boot selections, choose Setup menu...
and press Enter.

Example

The system displays the Setup menu.

Example 4–3 shows an example of the display that results when
the system detects an error in a boot selection.
Example 4–3 Checking the Boot Selections for Errors
Problems were found with Windows NT . Choose an action:
Ignore problems with this boot selection
Delete this boot selection
Change this boot selection
OSLOADPARTITION cannot be found, value is:
scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(2)

Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT) 4–7

Changing a Boot Selection

Changing a Boot Selection
Summary

This section describes how to change a boot selection by
modifying the values of the boot selection variables.

Changing a
Boot Selection

Table 4–5 lists the steps to change the value of a boot selection
variable.

Table 4–5 Changing a Boot Selection
Step

Action

Result

If necessary, access the Boot selections
menu.

The system displays the Boot
selections menu.

Choose Change a boot selection and press
Enter.

The system displays a selection
menu listing the names of the
system boot selections.

Choose the name of the boot selection that
you want to change and press Enter.

The system displays the Boot
selection edit display, listing the
boot selection variables and their
values.

Press the up arrow key or down arrow key
to select the name of a variable.

Pressing the up arrow key or
down arrow key displays the boot
selection variable names in the
list.

Press Enter when the system displays the
name of the variable whose value you want
to change.

The system displays the current
value of the variable.

To update the boot selection variable value,
edit the existing value and press Enter.

The system includes the modified
or new boot selection variable in
the boot selection display.

Press the escape (ESC) key to return to the
Boot selections menu.

The system displays the Boot
selections menu.
(continued on next page)

4–8 Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT)

Changing a Boot Selection

Table 4–5 (Cont.) Changing a Boot Selection
Step

Action

Result

If you have finished modifying the boot
selections, choose Setup menu... and press
Enter.

The system displays the Setup
menu.

Example

Example 4–4 shows an example of the display used for changing
a boot selection.
Example 4–4 Changing a Boot Selection
Use Arrow keys to select a variable, ESC to exit:
Name: OSLOADFILENAME
Value: \winnt
Environment variables for boot selection 1:
LOADIDENTIFIER=Windows NT
OSLOADPARTITION=scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(2)
OSLOADER=scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1)\osloader.exe
SYSTEMPARTITION=scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1)
OSLOADFILENAME=\winnt
OSLOADOPTIONS=nodebug

Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT) 4–9

Displaying the System Boot Selections

Displaying the System Boot Selections
Summary

This section describes how to fully display the system boot
selections.

Displaying the
System Boot
Selections

Table 4–6 lists the steps to fully display the system boot
selections.

Table 4–6 Displaying the System Boot Selections
Step

Action

Result

If necessary, access the Boot
selections menu.

The system displays the Boot selections
menu.

Choose Dump boot selections and
press Enter.

The system displays the system boot
selections. The boot selection variable
values for each boot selection are
separated by semicolons (;). When
possible, the values share the same
line to save space on the screen.

When you have finished examining
the boot selections, press Enter or
any other key.

The system displays the Boot selections
menu.

4–10 Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT)

Displaying the System Boot Selections

Example

Example 4–5 shows an example of a boot selections display.
Example 4–5 System Boot Selections Display
LOADIDENTIFIER=Windows NT 2;Windows NT ;Windows NT 3
SYSTEMPARTITION=scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1);
scsi()disk(1)rdisk()partition(1);
scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1)
OSLOADER=scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1)\os\nt\osloader.exe;
scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1)\os\nt\osloader.exe;
scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1)\osloader.exe
OSLOADPARTITION=scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1);
scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1);
scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(2)
OSLOADFILENAME=\winnt;\winnt;\winnt
OSLOADOPTIONS=nodebug;nodebug;nodebug
Press any key to continue...

Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT) 4–11

Changing the Default Boot Selection

Changing the Default Boot Selection
Summary

This section describes how to change the default boot selection.

Default Boot
Selection
Definition

The default boot selection is the first boot selection on the system
boot selections list. It is the boot selection that the system
attempts to boot automatically if the AUTOLOAD environment
variable is set to YES.

Changing the
Default Boot
Selection

Table 4–7 lists the steps to change the default boot selection.

Table 4–7 Changing the Default Boot Selection
Step

Action

Result

If necessary, access the Boot selections
menu.

The system displays the Boot
selections menu.

Choose Rearrange boot selections and
press Enter.

The system displays a selection
menu listing the names of the
system boot selections.

If you do not want to change the default boot
selection, press the escape (ESC) key.

The system displays the Boot
selections menu without changing
the default boot selection.

If you want to change the default boot
selection, choose the name of the boot
selection that you want to become the
default boot selection and press Enter.

The system places that boot
selection at the top of the
system boot selection list where
it becomes the default boot
selection.

Press the escape (ESC) key when you have
finished rearranging the order of the boot
selections.

The system displays the Boot
selections menu.

If you have finished modifying the boot
selections, choose Setup menu... and press
Enter.

The system displays the Setup
menu.

4–12 Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT)

Changing the Default Boot Selection

Example

Example 4–6 shows an example of changing the default boot
selection.
Example 4–6 Changing the Default Boot Selection
Pick selection to move to the top, ESC to exit:
Windows NT
Windows NT 2
Windows NT 3

Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT) 4–13

Deleting a Boot Selection

Deleting a Boot Selection
Summary

This section describes how to delete a boot selection.

Deleting a Boot
Selection

Table 4–8 lists the steps to delete a boot selection.

Table 4–8 Deleting a Boot Selection
Step

Action

Result

If necessary, access the Boot selections
menu.

The system displays the Boot
selections menu.

Choose Delete a boot selection and press
Enter.

The system displays a selection
menu listing the names of the
system boot selections.

If you do not want to delete a boot selection,
press the escape (ESC) key.

The system then displays the
Boot selections menu without
deleting a boot selection.

If you want to delete a boot selection, choose
the name of that boot selection and press
Enter.

The system deletes the boot
selection and displays the Boot
selections menu.

If you have finished modifying the boot
selections, choose Setup menu... and press
Enter.

The system displays the Setup
menu.

Example

Example 4–7 shows an example of deleting a boot selection.
Example 4–7 Deleting a Boot Selection
Selection to delete:
Windows NT
Windows NT 2
Windows NT 3

4–14 Managing ARC Boot Selections (Microsoft Windows NT)

Index
A
A: environment variable (ARC), 3–40
Alternative operating system, booting (ARC),
3–15
arc command (SRM), 1–13
ARC firmware
accessing the Boot menu, 3–12
adding a boot selection, 4–4
boot device names, listing, 3–23
Boot menu functions, 3–7
Boot selections menu, 4–2
booting default boot selection, 3–13
changing boot selections, 4–8
changing the default boot selection, 4–12
configuring floppy drives, 3–32
default environment variables, 3–37,
3–40
deleting a boot selection, 4–14
device names, 3–17
discarding Setup menu changes, 3–47
displaying boot selections, 4–10
editing environment variables, 3–37
hardware configuration display, 3–24
help, 3–45
interface menus, 3–1
introduction, 3–7
invoking from SRM firmware, 1–13
keyboard and keys, 3–7
monitor program, 3–7
resetting to defaults, 3–42
running a program from, 3–17
saving Setup menu changes, 3–47
setting default system partition, 3–29

ARC firmware (cont’d)
setting time and date, 3–27
Setup menu, 3–21, 3–45
Setup menu functions, 3–7
Supplementary menu, 3–19
Supplementary menu functions, 3–7
updating, 3–20
using, 3–1
ARC interface
help menu, 3–44
key functions, 3–7
Autoboot
DEC OSF/1, 1–25
OpenVMS, 1–25
Windows NT (ARC), 3–35
AUTOLOAD environment variable (ARC),
3–30, 3–35, 3–41
auto_action environment variable (SRM),
1–23

B
boot command (SRM), 1–14
boot command, in secure mode, 2–7
Boot device, default
setting for DEC OSF/1, 1–26
setting for OpenVMS, 1–26
setting for Windows NT, 4–12
Boot devices
ARC firmware names listing, 3–23
in hardware configuration display, 3–24
Boot examples (SRM), 1–15
Boot flags (SRM), 1–15

Index–1

Boot menu (ARC)
accessing, 3–12
functions, 3–7
Boot procedure
ARC boot selections, 4–1
booting alternative operating system
(ARC), 3–15
booting DEC OSF/1 automatically, 1–25
booting default boot selection (ARC),
3–13
booting OpenVMS automatically, 1–25
booting Windows NT automatically, 3–35
Boot selection variables (ARC)
displaying, 4–10
editing, 4–8
LOADIDENTIFIER, 4–3
OSLOADER, 4–3
OSLOADFILENAME, 4–3
OSLOADOPTIONS, 4–3
OSLOADPARTITION, 4–3
SYSTEMPARTITION, 4–3
Boot selections (ARC)
adding, 4–4
alternative, booting, 3–15
changing, 4–8
checking for errors, 4–6
default, booting, 3–13
default, changing, 4–12
deleting, 4–14
displaying, 4–10
managing, 4–1
Boot selections menu (ARC)
accessing, 4–2
bootdef_dev environment variable (SRM),
1–23
Bootstrap
command (SRM), 1–14
examples (SRM), 1–15
flags (SRM), 1–15
boot_osflags environment variable (SRM),
1–23
Bus probe algorithm, setting, 1–31
Buses, displaying (SRM), 1–58

Index–2

bus_probe_algorithm environment variable
(SRM), 1–23

C
C: environment variable, 3–18
Changes
discarding in ARC firmware, 3–47
saving in ARC firmware, 3–47
Characters, control, supported in console
mode, 1–9
Characters, keyboard, supported in console
mode, 1–9
clear password, security command, 2–6
Commands
See Console commands (SRM)
Compact disc drive
running Windows NT programs from,
3–17
Configuration capacities
floppy drive, 3–33
Console action
setting at power-up, 1–25
Console commands
arc, 1–13
boot, 1–14
continue, 1–16
ecu, 1–17
help, 1–18
init, 1–19
language, 1–41
man, 1–18
set, 1–22
set auto_action, 1–25
set bootdef_dev, 1–26
set boot_osflags, 1–28
set bus_probe_algorithm, 1–31
set console, 1–32
set cpu_enabled, 1–33
set er*0_protocols, 1–35
set ew*0_mode, 1–37
set ew*0_protocols, 1–35
set host, 1–39
set ocp_text, 1–43
set os_type, 1–44

Console commands (cont’d)
set pci_parity, 1–46
set pk*0_fast, 1–47
set pk*0_host_id, 1–49
set pk*0_soft_term, 1–50
set tga_sync_green, 1–52
show, 1–53
show config, 1–55
show device, 1–58
show fru, 1–61
show memory, 1–63
show pal, 1–64
show version, 1–65
test, 1–66
Console commands (SRM)
differences between VAX and Alpha, 1–12
displaying, 1–12
displaying information about, 1–18
editing, 1–10
extending to a second line, 1–10
format, 1–12
list of, 1–7, 1–11
online help, 1–12
recalling, 1–10
set os_type, 3–12
console environment variable (SRM), 1–23
Console firmware
ARC, updating, 3–20
DEC OSF/1, 1–3, 3–3
OpenVMS, 1–3, 3–3
operating system support, 1–2, 3–2
overview, 1–2, 3–2
services, 1–2, 3–2
setting default, 1–44
updating, xv
Windows NT, 1–2, 3–2
Console interfaces
switching between, 1–6, 3–6
Console mode
keyboard characters, 1–9
supported control characters on VT-series
terminals, 1–9
Console modes
secure mode, 2–2
user mode, 2–2

CONSOLEIN environment variable (ARC),
3–40
CONSOLEOUT environment variable (ARC),
3–40
continue command (SRM), 1–16
Control characters
use of with VT-series terminal, 1–9
Controllers, displaying (SRM), 1–58
COUNTDOWN environment variable (ARC),
3–30, 3–35, 3–41
cpu_enabled environment variable (SRM),
1–23
Ctrl/x command, secure mode, 2–8

D
Date
setting for ARC firmware, 3–27
Default ARC boot
selection, booting, 3–13
selection, changing, 4–12
Default boot device
setting (SRM), 1–26
Default boot flags
setting (SRM), 1–28
Default system partition
setting from ARC interface, 3–29
Defaults
resetting ARC firmware to, 3–42
Device names
ARC firmware, 3–17
Device naming convention, 1–58
Devices
ARC firmware boot names listing, 3–23
displaying (SRM), 1–58
in hardware configuration display, 3–24
DISABLEPCIPARITYCHECKING
environment variable (ARC), 3–41
Disabling CPUs, 1–33
Disk drives
device names, 3–18
running programs from, 3–18

Index–3

DUP server, connecting console program to,
1–39

E
ECU
invoking, 1–17
ecu command (SRM), 1–17
EISA Configuration Utility (ECU), 1–5
EISA devices, displaying, 3–23
Enabling CPUs, 1–33
Environment variables
default ARC, 3–40
Environment variables (ARC)
See also Boot selection variables
A:, 3–40
AUTOLOAD, 3–30, 3–35, 3–41
C:, 3–18
CONSOLEIN, 3–40
CONSOLEOUT, 3–40
COUNTDOWN, 3–30, 3–35, 3–41
creating, 3–37
DISABLEPCIPARITYCHECKING, 3–41
editing for Windows NT, 3–37
FLOPPY, 3–32, 3–40
FLOPPY2, 3–32, 3–41
FWSEARCHPATH, 3–30, 3–40
KEYBOARDTYPE, 3–41
other, 3–41
resetting default variables, 3–37
SYSTEMPARTITION, 3–31
TIMEZONE, 3–40
Environment variables (SRM)
list of, 1–23
preset values, 1–23
setting or modifying, 1–22
value, displaying, 1–53
er*0_protocols environment variable (SRM),
1–23
Errors
checking the ARC boot selections, 4–6
commands to report, 1–61
Ethernet option, configuring (SRM), 1–37

Index–4

ew*0_protocols environment variable (SRM),
1–23
Exiting, ARC Setup menu, 3–47

F
Factory defaults
resetting for Windows NT, 3–42
FAT file format, 3–17
File formats
FAT, 3–17
for running programs, 3–17
NTFS, 3–17
Firmware
See Console firmware
Firmware version
displaying information for (SRM), 1–65
Floppy disk drive
capacities, 3–33
configuring for Windows NT, 3–32
FLOPPY environment variable (ARC), 3–32,
3–40
running Windows NT programs from,
3–17
FLOPPY2 environment variable (ARC),
3–32, 3–41
Formats, hardware configuration display,
3–23
FRUs
commands to report errors, 1–61
FWSEARCHPATH environment variable
(ARC), 3–30, 3–40

H
Hardware configuration display, ARC, 3–24
Hardware configuration, displaying, 3–23
Hardware devices
See Devices
Help
accessing in console mode (SRM), 1–12
on ARC firmware, 3–45
help command (SRM), 1–18

Help menu item
ARC firmware, 3–45
Help screen
on ARC firmware Setup menu, 3–45

I
init command (SRM), 1–19
Initialization, system, 1–19

K
Keyboard
ARC firmware keys, 3–7
Keyboard characters, supported in console
mode, 1–9
KEYBOARDTYPE environment variable
(ARC), 3–41

L
language environment variable (SRM), 1–23
Language, setting default, 1–41
LOADIDENTIFIER boot selection variable
(ARC), 4–3
login, security command, 2–4

M
man command (SRM), 1–18
Memory module
displaying information for (SRM), 1–63
Monitor
ARC keyboard keys, 3–7

N
Network protocols, enabling (SRM), 1–35
NTFS file format, 3–17

O
ocp_text environment variable (SRM), 1–23
Online help
in console mode (SRM), 1–12
Operating system
setting default, 1–44
OSLOADER boot selection variable (ARC),
4–3
OSLOADFILENAME boot selection variable
(ARC), 4–3
OSLOADOPTIONS boot selection variable
(ARC), 4–3
OSLOADPARTITION boot selection variable
(ARC), 4–3
os_type environment variable (SRM), 1–23

P
PALcode version
displaying information for (SRM), 1–64
Parity checking, disabling, 1–46
Partitions, system
names, 3–18
setting default from ARC interface, 3–29
pci_parity environment variable (SRM),
1–23
pk*0_soft_term environment variable (SRM),
1–23
Power-up output, displaying (SRM), 1–32
Power-up/diagnostic display
setting message on (SRM), 1–43
Program, resuming, 1–16
Program, Windows NT
running, 3–17
valid ARC firmware programs, 3–17

Q
QLogic ISP1020 controller, enabling or
disabling (SRM), 1–50
Quitting, ARC Setup menu, 3–47

Index–5

R
RAID Configuration Utility (RCU), 1–5
Reset
Windows NT factory defaults, 3–42
Root number, 1–29

S
SCSI controller bus node ID
setting default (SRM), 1–49
SCSI controller, QLogic ISP1020, enabling or
disabling (SRM), 1–50
SCSI devices
in hardware configuration display, 3–24
SCSI devices, displaying, 3–23
SCSI, fast
configuring (SRM), 1–47
Secure mode, 2–2
Secure mode functions, 2–7
Security commands
clear password, 2–6
login, 2–4
set password, 2–3
set secure, 2–4
set auto_action command (SRM), 1–25
set bootdef_dev command (SRM), 1–26
set boot_osflags command (SRM), 1–28
boot flags argument (DEC OSF/1), 1–28
boot flags argument (OpenVMS), 1–29
root number argument (DEC OSF/1),
1–28
root number argument (OpenVMS), 1–29
set bus_probe_algorithm command (SRM),
1–31
set command (SRM), 1–22
set console command (SRM), 1–32
set cpu_enabled command (SRM), 1–33
set er*0_protocols command (SRM), 1–35
set ew*0_mode command (SRM), 1–37
set ew*0_protocols command (SRM), 1–35
set host command (SRM), 1–39

Index–6

set language command (SRM), 1–41
supported languages, 1–42
set ocp_text command (SRM), 1–43
set os_type command (SRM), 1–44
set password, security command, 2–3
set pci_parity command (SRM), 1–46
set pk*0_fast command (SRM), 1–47
set pk*0_host_id command (SRM), 1–49
set pk*0_soft_term command (SRM), 1–50
set secure, security command, 2–4
set tga_sync_green command (SRM), 1–52
Setup menu, ARC, 3–45
accessing, 3–21
discarding changes, 3–47
example, 3–22
exiting or quitting, 3–47
functions, 3–7
saving changes, 3–47
show command (SRM), 1–53
show config command (SRM), 1–55
show device command (SRM), 1–58
show fru command (SRM), 1–61
show memory command (SRM), 1–63
show pal command (SRM), 1–64
show version command (SRM), 1–65
SRM console commands
See Console commands (SRM)
SRM interface
switching to, 1–6, 3–6
switching to ARC from, 1–6, 3–6
start and continue commands, secure mode,
2–7
Supplementary menu, ARC
accessing, 3–19
example, 3–19
functions, 3–7
System
resetting to ARC firmware defaults, 3–42
System date and time
setting from ARC interface, 3–27
System devices
ARC firmware boot device names, 3–23
System initialization, 1–19

System partition
defined, 3–29
setting from ARC interface, 3–29
System setup, Windows NT
quitting without saving, 3–47
saving, 3–47
System, testing, 1–66
SYSTEMPARTITION boot selection variable
(ARC), 4–3
SYSTEMPARTITION environment variable,
3–31

T
Terminal
ARC firmware keys, 3–7
test command (SRM), 1–66
Testing system, 1–66
TGA monitor, synchronizing, 1–52
tga_sync_green environment variable (SRM),
1–23

Time
setting for ARC firmware, 3–27
TIMEZONE environment variable (ARC),
3–40

U
User mode, 2–2

V
VAX console commands, 1–12
VT420 keyboard, 1–10

W
Windows NT
booting alternative operating system,
3–15
booting automatically, 3–35

Index–7

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