Configuring Your System
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Adding ISA Options to OpenVMS and Digital UNIX Systems
When you add a supported ISA option to an AlphaStation 255 system running the
OpenVMS or Digital UNIX operating system, perform the procedure shown in
Table 3–11.
Table 3–11: Adding ISA Bus Options with the SRM Firmware
Step Action Result or Next Step
1 Perform operating system
configuration tasks, if any. Refer
to your operating system
installation guide and release notes.
The operating system is prepared for the ISA
option.
2 Shut down the system. The system is at the console prompt (
>>>
).
3
>>>isacfg options
Adds the new ISA option to the SRM console
configuration table using the appropriate
command options.
4
>>>init
Typing
init
allows the changes to be used.
5 Configure the ISA option. Use the manual that came with your ISA
option to set the proper configuration.
6 Turn off the system and install the
ISA option.
Refer to Chapter 3, Configuring Your
System.
7 Turn on the system and boot. The operating system boots and sees the new
ISA option.
ISACFG Command Examples
This section shows examples of ISACFG commands you use to enter the DE205, audio
subsystem, and the FAX/MODEM options into the configuration database. Examples to
display, modify, and remove table entries are included as well. In some cases, there are
scripts available to issue the proper ISACFG command. Script commands are preceded by
an "add_" prefix. To continue long commands onto the next line, type a backslash (\) at
the end of the line.
Always
type an
init
command after doing ISACFG commands.
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