Starting alpha systems with alpha bios – HP StorageWorks Modular Arrays User Manual

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Firmware and Diagnostic Utility 5-3

Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required

Writer: Bill Reitz Project: Compaq StorageWorks 64-Bit PCI-To-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter User Guide Comments:

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C:\ I386DNLD.EXE { I = infilename} {o = outfilename}

Following is a sample command:

C:\ I386DNLD.EXE o = pciha001

Where pciha001 is the output filename.

Table 5-1

I386DNLD.EXE Command Options

Option

Description

Infilename

Script input file that is read and executed by the program.

Outfilename

Creates a file of keystrokes that is stored for later use (for example,
as an input file).

NOTE: All message lines except user input begin with a # symbol to indicate a comment
line. User entered data appears on a line by itself, not preceded by a #.

Starting Alpha Systems with Alpha BIOS

Following is the procedure for starting ALPHDNLD.EXE on systems running
Alpha BIOS:

1.

If the system default is NT, at startup, press the F2 key for setup. When
the Alpha BIOS screen comes up, go to Step 3.

2.

If the system default is SRM, type ARC at the SRM console. When the
Alpha BIOS initialization screen comes up, press the F2 key for setup,
go to Step 3.

3.

Select Run Maintenance Program from the Utilities menu. The run
Maintenance Program window comes up.

4.

Insert the diskette into your computer’s diskette drive.

5.

Type: A:/ ALPHDNLD.EXE and press the Enter key.

Go to the “ Start-up for Alpha/i386 System” section.

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