Numerical 1 Key
The numerical 1 key, when pressed during POST, invokes the System Management
Services (SMS) interface.
Numerical 5 Key
The numerical 5 key, when pressed during POST, invokes a service mode boot using
the default boot list. This mode attempts to boot from the first device of each type found
in the list. It does not search for other bootable devices of that type if the first device is
not bootable. Instead, it continues to the next device type in the list. The firmware
supports up to five entries in the boot list.
The numerical 5 key is used to boot the system in service mode to run stand-alone
diagnostics.
The default boot order is:
1. Diskette
2. CD ROM
3. Hard file
4. Tape drive
5. Network
a. Token ring
b. Ethernet
Numerical 6 Key
The numerical 6 key works like the numerical 5 key, except firmware looks for a boot
record according to the custom bootlist that was set up by System Management
Services.
The numerical 6 key is used to boot the system in service mode to run online
diagnostics.
Numerical 8 Key
To enter the open firmware command line, press the numerical 8 key after the keyboard
icon displays and before the last icon (the speaker icon) displays during startup. After
pressing the numerical 8 key, the remaining POST indicators display until initialization
completes.
When initialization and power-on self-test (POST) are complete, the open firmware
command line (an OK prompt) displays.
The open firmware command line is used to set up adapters that are not configurable
with the System Management Services. Your adapter documentation directs you to use
this option if it is needed.
To exit from the open firmware command, type reset-all or power down the system
and reboot.
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