
Setting the Default Boot Device
Example
For example, to set the boot device to be the fixed disk at SCSI
ID 3 in the system unit, enter:
>>> SET BOOT DKA300
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Short-Cut
If you are powering your system off and on frequently, you
may want to shorten the time required for the boot process.
The following command shortens the time for the self-test, but
remember that the amount of time depends partly on the amount
of memory you have on the system:
>>> SET FBOOT 1
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Changing the Default Recovery Action
Default
Recovery
Options
The default recovery action is the system’s automatic response
when you turn on the system or after the system recovers from
an operating system software failure.
The options you have for setting this default recovery action are
listed and explained in Table A–2.
Table A–2 Values for Recovery Action
Halt
Value
Recovery Action
Result
Action
1
Automatic restart
After system failure, the
operating system restarts. If
that fails, the system reboots.
None
2
Automatic reboot
The system halts and then
the operating system software
reboots.
None
3
Automatic halt
The system halts after start-up,
and the console prompt displays.
Enter BOOT
1
1
Enter BOOT or BOOT plus the OpenVMS device mnemonic for the device where the operating system
software resides.
A–4 Alternate Start-Up Procedures