Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User Manual

6-4 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Service Guide
6.1.1 Switching Between Consoles
Under some circumstances, you may need to switch between the system
consoles. For example, error frames for Windows NT systems are
viewed from the AlphaBIOS console.
Figure 6–2 Invoking SRM from AlphaBIOS
PCI Parity Checking: Disabled
Power-up Memory Test: Partial
AlphaBIOS Password Option: Disabled
Console Selection:
Advanced CMOS Setup F1=Help
Digital UNIX Console (SRM)
Press or to select the firmware console that will be
presented the next time the system is power-cycled.
PK0924
Tru64 UNIX Console (SRM)
Windows NT Console (AlphaBIOS)
OpenVMS Console (SRM)
ESC=Discard Changes F10=Save Changes
•
To enter the SRM console from Windows NT, shut down the operating
system and wait for the message indicating is it safe to power off the
system. Next, press the Reset button, and then press the Halt button. You
can also enter SRM by changing the Console Selection option on the
AlphaBIOS Advanced CMOS Setup screen. See Figure 6–2.
• To enter the AlphaBIOS console from SRM, issue the alphabios command:
P00>>> alphabios

Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Specifications

General

Brand	Compaq
Model	AlphaServer ES40
Category	Server
Language	English