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5.9 Switching from AlphaBIOS to SRM Console
It is necessary to switch to the SRM console to boot DIGITAL UNIX or
OpenVMS or to run firmware-based diagnostics. To switch from AlphaBIOS to
the SRM console, press the Rest button on the control panel, wait 5 seconds, and
press the Halt button. Alternatively, select DIGITAL UNIX (SRM) or
OpenVMS (SRM) from the Advanced CMOS Setup screen and reset the system.
Figure 5-27 Switching to the SRM Console
PCI Parity Checking: Disabled
Power-up Memory Test: Enabled
AlphaBIOS Password Option: Disabled
Console Selection:
Power-up Memory Test Length: Full
Advanced CMOS Setup F1=Help
Digital UNIX Console (SRM)
Press or to select the firmware console that will be presented
the next time the system is power-cycled.
ESC=Discard Changes F10=Save Changes
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Digital UNIX Console (SRM)
Windows NT Console (AlphaBIOS)
OpenVMS Console (SRM)