System Startup, Configuration, and Shutdown Reference Manual (32650-90892)

Chapter 3 51
System Startup Functions
Initial System Loader (ISL)
For more information on the contents of stable storage and NVM, refer to Appendix C ,
“Reading Stable Storage and Nonvolatile Memory.”
Using the Help Facility for ISL Commands
Example 3-1 demonstrates using the ISL command, HELP. To display help listings for all
ISL commands, enter either HELP, HE, or the symbol “?” at the ISL prompt: The display on
your screen may vary depending on the model of HP 3000 you have.
Example 3-1. Using the HELP Command
ISL> HE
HELP Help Facility
LS List ISL utilities
AUTOBOOT Set or clear autoboot flag in stable storage
AUTOSEARCH Set or clear autosearch flag in stable storage
PRIMPATH Modify primary boot path in stable storage
ALTPATH Modify alternate boot path in stable storage
CONSPATH Modify system console path in stable storage
DISPLAY Display boot and console paths in stable storage
LSAUTOFL List contents of autoboot file
FASTSIZE Sets or displays FASTSIZE
800SUPPORT Boots the s800 Support Kernel from the boot device
700SUPPORT Boot the s700 Support Kernel from the boot device
READNVM Displays contents of one word of NVM
READSS Displays contents of one word of stable storage
LSBATCH List contents of batch file
BATCH Execute commands in batch file
LSEST List contents of EST (Extended Self Test) file
EST Execute commands in EST (Extended Self Test) file
Enter 'LS' to see a list of the ISL utilities.
LSBATCH List contents of batch file
BATCH Execute commands in batch file
LSEST List contents of EST (Extended Self Test) file
EST Execute commands in EST (Extended Self Test) file
Table 3-1. ISL Commands
Command Meaning