3-2 AlphaServer 300 User’s Guide
ARC Console
The ARC console has a menu interface that supports the use of the Microsoft Windows NT
operating system. When an AlphaServer 300 system with Microsoft Windows NT is
powered on, initialization is performed. During initialization, the firmware checks the
information stored in the nonvolatile memory. If the information is unreadable or
inconsistent, a warning message is displayed. The warning message identifies the areas
that must be fixed prior to booting Microsoft Windows NT. If the information is correct, a
menu similar to the following displays after initialization:
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Boot menu:
Boot Windows NT
Boot an alternate operating system
Run a program
Supplementary menu...
Use the arrow keys to select, then press Enter.
ARC Menus
The ARC console consists of three primary menus: Boot, Supplementary, and Setup.
Boot Menu Functions:
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Boot the default boot selection
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Boot an alternate boot selection
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Run a program
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Access the Supplementary menu
Supplementary Menu Functions:
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Install new firmware
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Install Microsoft NT from a compact disc
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Access the Setup menu
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Display the hardware configuration
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Return to the Boot menu
Setup Menu Functions:
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Set the system time
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Set the default system partition
