Digital Equipment DECstation 5000/100 Series, Maintenance Manual

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Table C-1 lists each console command and its function.
Table C-1. Console Command Functions
Command 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 operating system 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 a test
test Runs a comprehensive test script that checks the system
hardware
unsetenv Removes an environment variable
C–6 Console Commands