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diff --git a/distrib/notes/hppa/prep b/distrib/notes/hppa/prep index 1bc22cd68b9..eb87a2c3b7c 100644 --- a/distrib/notes/hppa/prep +++ b/distrib/notes/hppa/prep @@ -1,8 +1,53 @@ -dnl $OpenBSD: prep,v 1.1 2002/12/19 01:00:13 miod Exp $ +dnl $OpenBSD: prep,v 1.2 2004/09/08 21:36:55 mickey Exp $ The MACHINE computers do not generally need any specific preparation. -You might want to check that the console ``path'' in the PDC firmware points -to the device you plan to use, and change it if necessary. +You might want to check that the console ``path'' in the PDC firmware +points to the device you plan to use, and change it if necessary. Most +models will allow to select console path from BOOT_ADMIN> prompt. To get +to the prompt -- terminate the autoboot process and if prompted so select +"Enter Boot Administration mode." -dnl need to provide more details on how to do so! c'n'p boot(8) +To select first serial port as console type: + + BOOT_ADMIN> path console rs232_a.9600.8.none + +or to select graphics as console: + + BOOT_ADMIN> path console graphics + BOOT_ADMIN> path keyboard hil +or + BOOT_ADMIN> path console graphics + BOOT_ADMIN> path keyboard ps2 + +On some models, such as 712, PDC firmware does not allow changing the +console path. In this case boot into the boot> prompt (assuming booting +from bootp/tftp or otherwise substitute your boot device for lan): + + BOOT_ADMIN> boot lan isl + +and then at the boot> prompt: + + boot> machine console rs232.9600.8.none + +WARNING! +Make sure you have typed the console path correctly or 712 can +go comatose and will require a special "dagger" board to be revived. + +After changing the console path machine has to be power cycled +for changes to take effect. + +In most case the primary boot device path is already set to the right +value. In those cases it has to be changed use: + + BOOT_ADMIN> search + +to display the list of all bootable devices and then: + + BOOT_ADMIN> path primary SCSI.TARGET.LUN + +Substitute FWSCSI or SESCSI for SCSI if it is displayed so in the path list +above and use TARGET and LUN of the device listed or just simply copy +over the string. + +Also consult the boot(8) page for more information on boot commands. |