Compaq C180 Computer Monitor User Manual


 
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The Boot Console Interface
Boot Console Interface Features
Boot Console Interface Features
There are times when you want to interact directly with the hardware of your
workstation before it boots the operating system. Your workstation provides
a menu-driven boot console interface that allows you to perform special
tasks, display information, and set certain system parameters, even if the
operating system is unavailable.
Here are some of the things you can do:
Boot your workstation
Search for bootable media
Reset your workstation
Display and set boot paths
Display and set your monitor type
Display memory configuration information
Display the status of the EISA, GSC, and PCI slots
Set Auto Boot and Auto Search
Set Fastboot
Display LAN information
Display system information
Display PIM information
NOTICE: All of the tasks in the boot console interface should be performed by a
system administrator.
The boot console menus follow, showing the various tasks you can perform
and the information available.
The shortened version of all commands is indicated by the uppercase letters.
Help is available for all the menus and commands by using either help, he,
or ? and the menu or command you want help on.