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diff --git a/distrib/notes/mvme68k/prep b/distrib/notes/mvme68k/prep index 5b1a02d4213..ff86e3efbcf 100644 --- a/distrib/notes/mvme68k/prep +++ b/distrib/notes/mvme68k/prep @@ -1,25 +1,27 @@ -; -; This section should talk about setting up the NVRAM environment -; on the various models. -; -MVME162: +Before installing OpenBSD on your machine, you will want to check your +machine's NVRAM settings. + +The defaults settings are usually suitable for OpenBSD; make sure the +environment is configured in BUG mode. You can check and change this with +the ENV command. + +You wil need to check that the ethernet address is correct as well, with +the LSAD command. +Some models also require specific preparation: +MVME147: + Make sure the word at memory FFFE0764 is correct. Its value should + be zero if you don't have any VMEBus memory cards. You can change + its value with the MM command. + +MVME162: Be sure to use the SET command to set the date before trying to use the ethernet support in the 162-Bug. -MVME162/167/177: +If you plan to boot from the network, make sure your ENV settings match +the following setup: -162-Bug> env -Local SCSI Bus Reset on Debugger Startup [Y/N] = N? y Network Auto Boot Enable [Y/N] = N? y Network Auto Boot at power-up only [Y/N] = Y? n Network Auto Boot Abort Delay = 5? 2 Network Auto Boot Configuration Parameters Pointer (NVRAM) = 00000000? fffc0080 -Update Non-Volatile RAM (Y/N)? y -Reset Local System (CPU) (Y/N)? y - - -MVME147: - - May need to set the ethernet address using the LSAD 147-Bug command. - |