7–20 Alpha SRM Console Firmware
Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console Commands
7.3.1.2 System-Defined Environment Variables
The following table shows common Alpha SRM Console system-defined environment variables and their descriptions. For a complete list, enter show * at the Alpha SRM Console prompt.System-Defined
Environment Variable Description
console When used with the set command, this variable modifies
the console output to either the serial port or the graphics
controller.
control_scsi_term This variable is unused in the motherboard system.
ewa0_mode This variable determines if the AUI (ThinWire) or the
twisted-pair Ethernet ports will be enabled. AUI is the
default. (Autosensing is not supported.)
os_type When used with the set or show command, this variable
modifies or displays the specified firmware that will be
loaded on the next power cycle. Specify the value osf or
UNIX to select the Alpha SRM Console.
pci_parity This variable controls PCI parity checking. The possible
values are:
on = Parity checking is enabled.
off = Parity checking is disabled; this is the
default.
sniff = Parity checking is enabled or disabled
depending on the PCI device.
oem_string When used with the set or show command, this variable
modifies or displays a text string that identifies the product
name in the Alpha SRM Console banner.