Chapter 3. operation – Visara SCON-25L Reference Manual User Manual
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Chapter 3. Operation
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Clear - Erases previously entered data, provided that the
pressed. In diagnostic mode pressing the
the software merge utility.
Numbers 0 through 9 - Used to enter parameters and perform other data entry
functions.
Enter - Used to enter data. Press the
represent parameters. When pressed at State 500 of IML, it allows entering of
additional commands.
Alt - Used to initiate basic assurance tests when pressed at IML State 500.
IML - Pressing IML (Initial Machine Load) causes the controller to perform a
complete reload of software from disk. Note that this button has no affect if the
unit is online with the host. To IML a unit that is online, you must first enter the
offline sequence, then you may IML the unit.
The following are valid when IML 500 is displayed. Note that multiple key sequences
may require that you enter the keys prior to actually reaching state 500. Keys
entered while there is information on the LCD, but prior to state 500 will be cached
and read in at state 500.
Adv - Continue IML with System Microcode. No extended BATs are executed. If
an alternate drive and state have been entered (Enter options), then the specified
System Microcode is loaded. Otherwise, the System Microcode in production on
the first hard disk containing a System Disk subdirectory is loaded.
Alt, Adv - Same as Adv, but execute extended BATs during IML.
Diag - Enter Diagnostics mode.
Config - Load default Customization Data Objects instead of those defined on the
System subdirectory allowing the controller to IML with default customization
parameters. With the default configuration loaded, you may enter the Configuration
utility without entering a password.
Alt, Config - Same as Config, but execute extended BATs during IML.
Clear - Clear the System Microcode currently on hard disk and load a new System
Microcode from floppy diskette.
Enter - Provides for additional selection of required input.