The Boot Console Interface

Using the Boot Console Handler InterfaceUsing the Boot Console Handler Interface

This section provides step-by-step instructions for using the boot handler interface.

1Exit any applications you may have running and shut down your system.

2Power-off the host system or VME card cage. Wait a few seconds, and turn the power back on.

3To discontinue the auto boot process, press Esc at the following prompt:

System Search started ... Press [ESC] to discontinue the Auto Boot process

The system displays the following message:

Auto Boot discontinued

The MAIN MENU is the first menu in the menu hierarchy.

==== MAIN MENU ===============================

Key Operation

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1Boot From a Device

2Path Configuration

3Mode Configuration

4Interactive Testing

5Firmware Information

6Hardware Information

7System Configuration

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77Reset the system

88Change Mode

99Restart Auto Boot

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Press Key, then press [Enter/Return]

Table A-1shows the key functions and operations that you can invoke from the Main Menu.

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