IBM SA38-0512-03 manual Line, Keyboard text symbol appearsduring startup

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Open

Firmware

Command

Line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The text-based Open Firmware command line allows you to configure some

adapters,

and

the System Management Services makes it possible for you to view

information

about your system unit

and

to perform

such

tasks as

setting passwords

and

changing device

configurations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To

enter

the

Open

Firmware command

line,

you

must8 keypressafterthethe

 

keyboard text symbol appearsduring startup.

 

 

 

 

 

If

you

have

pressed8 key,thethe Open

Firmware

command

line

(an "OK"

prompt)

appears after

the

initialization

and power-on self

tests (POST)

are complete.

The Open Firmware command line can be 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.

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IBM SA38-0512-03 manual Line, Keyboard text symbol appearsduring startup