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Boot Console Handler
Using Remote Power-On
Using Remote Power-On
The B2600 workstation has a remote power-on feature that allows you to power up and
shut down your workstation remotely through the Serial 1 port. The RS232 receive line is
monitored by the system board Remote Power Controller (RPC). This controller responds
to the following commands:
If the remote-power jumper is set to the enable position (factory default), the Remote
Power Controller will always be able to turn on a system the first time AC power is
applied. Once the system is powered up, further command processing will depend on the
state of the firmware’s “remote power” bit, which is set using the Boot Console Handler. If
the remote power bit is set to ON, the Remote Power Controller will continue to process
commands only if the Remote Power Controller has not been put into the sleep mode. If the
remote power bit is set to OFF, the Remote Power Controller will not respond to
commands.
If the Remote Power Controller has been placed in the sleep mode, you can re-enable the
Remote Power Controller by following this procedure:
1. Reboot your workstation. If auto boot is turned off, the boot sequence automatically
stops at the boot console Main Menu. If auto boot is turned on, you will see the
following message:
Processor is starting auto boot process. To
discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds.
If auto boot and auto search are both turned on, you will see the following message:
Processor is booting from first available de-
vice. To discontinue, press any key within 10
seconds.
NOTE If you are using a power-saving monitor, you will have less than 10 seconds
from the time this message appears to press a key.
Press: Type: Description
Esc rsys^on Turns the system on
Esc rsys^off Turns the system off
Esc rsys^ton Turns the system off without soft-power down
Esc pic^sleep Causes RPC to stop responding to commands
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