Compaq AlphaServer ES45 1B User Manual

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-9
Table 3–1 OpenVMS Boot Flag Settings
Flags_Value Bit Number Meaning
1 0 Bootstrap conversationally (enables you to mod-
ify SYSGEN parameters in SYSBOOT).
2 1 Map XDELTA to a running system.
4 2 Stop at initial system breakpoint.
8 3 Perform diagnostic bootstrap.
10 4 Stop at the bootstrap breakpoints.
20 5 Omit header from secondary bootstrap image.
80 7 Prompt for the name of the secondary bootstrap
file.
100 8 Halt before secondary bootstrap.
10000 16 Display debug messages during booting.
20000 17 Display user messages during booting.
Examples
In the following OpenVMS example, root_number is set to 2 and boot_flags is set
to 1. With this setting, the system will boot from root directory SYS2.SYSEXE
to the SYSBOOT prompt when you enter the boot command.
P00>>> set boot_osflags 2,1
In the following OpenVMS example, root_number is set to 0 and boot_flags is set
to 80. With this setting, you are prompted for the name of the secondary boot-
strap file when you enter the boot command.
P00>>> set boot_osflags 0,80
3.1.5 ei*0_inet_init or ew*0_inet_init
The ei*0_inet_init or ew*0_inet_init environment variable determines
whether the interface's internal Internet database is initialized from
nvram or from a network server (through the bootp protocol).

Compaq AlphaServer ES45 1B Specifications

General

Processor Speed	1 GHz
Memory	Up to 32 GB
Memory Type	DDR SDRAM
Expansion Slots	6 PCI slots
Network	Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Operating System	Tru64 UNIX, OpenVMS
Form Factor	Rackmount
Processor	Alpha EV68
Chipset	Tsunami chipset
Storage	Up to 6 hot-swap SCSI drives
I/O Slots	6 PCI slots
Power Supply	Redundant hot-swap power supplies

Summary

Operation

Powering Up the System

Provides steps to power on the AlphaServer ES45 system.

SRM Console

Introduction to the SRM command-line interface for system management.

Setting Console Security

Procedures for setting console passwords and secure mode.

Updating Firmware

Methods for updating system firmware via CD-ROM or network.

Booting and Installing an Operating System

Setting Boot Options

Configuring boot devices, flags, and network protocols via SRM.

Starting a Tru64 UNIX Installation

Procedure for installing the Tru64 UNIX operating system.

Configuring and Installing Components

Before Installing Components

Prerequisites and safety precautions before installing components.

Removing and Replacing Power Supplies

Procedure for removing and replacing system power supplies.

Installing CPUs

Step-by-step guide for installing CPU modules.

Memory Configuration

Rules and considerations for memory configuration and DIMM installation.

Installing Universal Hard Disk Drives

Procedure for installing hot-pluggable universal hard disk drives.

Firmware

Invoking the SRM Console

Booting an Operating System

Testing the System

Remote Management

Entering the RMC

Using Power On and Off, Reset, and Halt Functions

Configuring Remote Dial-In

Resetting the RMC to Factory Defaults

Troubleshooting Tips

Troubleshooting

Power-Up Error Messages

No MEM Error

RMC Error Messages

Test Command