DEC 3000 800, Owner'S Manual

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Changing the Default Startup Action (auto_action)
Default Setting
The default setting for the
auto_action
environment variable
depends on whether your system is preconfigured at the factory
with factory-installed software. All preconfigured systems,
workstation and server configurations, are set to BOOT, all other
systems are set to HALT.
Command
Syntax
To set the
auto_action
environment variable, enter the following
command:
>>> set
auto_action
parameter
Return
Enter the parameter of your choice from Table 10–2 to set the
default startup action.
Command
Example
This command sets the default startup action to halt at the
console prompt each time your system is turned on. The system
responds with a confirmation of the action you have chosen.
>>> set auto_action 3
Return
AUTO_ACTION = HALT
>>>
10–6 Changing Environment Variables