Digital Equipment DEC 3000 600 AXP, Service Information

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Console Commands List
Console Commands Function
EXAMINE Displays specific memory, I/O, and
register locations
HALT Halts the current program and changes
the system from program mode to
console mode
HELP Displays basic help file
INITIALIZE Resets console, devices, and CPU
LOGIN Secures the system
REPEAT Repeats commands
SET Sets an environment variable
SHOW Shows an environment variable
START Starts CPU at a given address
TEST Runs diagnostics
BOOT
Description The BOOT command bootstraps the operating system.
Issuing the boot command with the -fl, -fi flag or boot device
option overrides the current default value for the current boot
request, but does not change the stored default value.
Format To execute the BOOT command, enter the following:
>>> B[OOT] [device_name] [qualifier]
Return
Environmental
Variables The environment variables required when you use the BOOT
command are described in the next section. All parameter names
are listed in alphabetical order and qualifiers are listed within
that particular parameter.
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