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Using the boot console handler interface, Using the boot console handler interface a-5 – HP Model 743 PC User Manual

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A-5

The Boot Console Interface

Using the Boot Console Handler Interface

Using the Boot Console Handler Interface

This section provides step-by-step instructions for using the boot handler
interface.

1 Exit any applications you may have running and shut down your system.

2 Power-off the host system or VME card cage. Wait a few seconds, and

turn the power back on.

3 To discontinue the auto boot process, press Esc at the following prompt:

System Search started ... Press [ESC] to discon-
tinue the Auto Boot process

The system displays the following message:

Auto Boot discontinued

The MAIN MENU is the first menu in the menu hierarchy.

==== MAIN MENU ===============================

Key Operation
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1 Boot From a Device
2 Path Configuration
3 Mode Configuration
4 Interactive Testing
5 Firmware Information
6 Hardware Information
7 System Configuration
............................................
77 Reset the system
88 Change Mode
99 Restart Auto Boot
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Press Key, then press [Enter/Return]

Table A-1 shows the key functions and operations that you can invoke from
the Main Menu.