DEC DECstation 5000 Model 100 Series, Maintenance Manual

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Table C-1 lists each console command and its function.
Table C-1. Console Command Functions
Commands Function
? Displays a list of console commands and formats.
boot Boots the system.
cat Displays the contents of a script.
cnfg Displays system configuration information.
d Deposits data into memory.
e Examines memory contents.
erl Displays the error message log.
go Transfers control to a specific address.
init Resets the system.
ls Displays the scripts and other files that are in a module.
passwd Sets and clears the console password.
printenv Prints environment variables.
restart Attempts to restart the software that is specified in the
restart block.
script Creates a temporary script of console commands.
setenv Sets an environment variable.
sh Runs a script.
t Runs tests.
test Runs a comprehensive test script that checks the system
hardware.
unsetenv Removes an environment variable.
C–6 Console Commands