Console Commands
AlphaStation 500 Series User Information A-7
Setting PCI Parity
PCI parity is controlled for the
Machine Specific Setup menu
. The setting
controls PCI parity checking at the PCI bridge chip. The new value becomes effective after
an inti or power cycle.
From the
Machine Specific Setup menu
, select the appropriate line and press
[Enter]. The
“*”
shows which parity mode is selected.
( ) PCI parity checking enabled
( ) PCI parity checking disabled
When you enable parity checking, the following message is displayed:
Certain PCI adapters have been known to generate bad parity on
the PCI, resulting in system errors.
Please ensure that your specific PCI configuration will
operate correctly prior to turning on parity checking.
Are you sure you want to do this?
Yes
No
Boot (Boot Selection Identifier)
The
Boot
command is the first selection in the Boot menu. Use this command to start up
Windows NT using the default boot selection identifier (which is specified in the Boot
selection menu). The default boot selection identifier is the one at the top of the list. You
can change the order of the list by selecting the
Rearrange boot selections
command from the
Boot selection
menu.
Boot an Alternate Operating System
The
Boot an alternate operating system
command is located in the Boot
menu. Use this command to select a boot selection identifier that is different from the
default selection. For example, if you have multiple versions of Windows NT installed,
each with its own unique boot selection identifier, use this command to select the version
you want to boot.
Other Commands of Interest
The sections that follow describe ARC console commands that you may find useful.
Setup Autoboot
The
Setup autoboot command
is located in the Setup menu. Use this command to
enable automatic booting of the system. When you enable autoboot, you will also be
