DEC AlphaServer 2100, Owner'S Manual

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Turning the System On
To enter SRM commands, you must switch from the ARC
to the SRM console. For information about switching to the
SRM console, refer to ‘‘Switching from ARC to SRM’’ earlier
in this chapter. Switch back to the ARC console before
booting the Windows NT operating system.
Booting the
Operating
System You can boot one of the following operating systems:
• DEC OSF/1
• OpenVMS
• Microsoft Windows NT
The instructions in this section assume that you have already
booted your operating system at least once. If you have not
booted the operating system at least once, refer to Table 1–5 for
possible next steps.
Table 1–5 Booting the Operating System for the First Time
Condition Reference
If you have not booted
Factory Installed Software See the Factory Installed Software
(FIS) document that came with
your DEC OSF/1 or OpenVMS
system.
If your operating system
was not factory installed,
and you have not loaded
or booted the operating
system See the installation document that
came with your operating system.
Windows NT systems come with
installation and release notes. Be
sure to read them before installing
Windows NT.
Booting DEC OSF/1 or OpenVMS Software
If you are booting either DEC OSF/1 or OpenVMS, the SRM
console prompt
P00>>> should be displayed. Boot the operating
system as follows:
Basic Operation 1–25