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Alpha SRM Console
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• Performs power-on self-test (POST) of the basic system needed to run diagnostics (memory, etc.). • Initializes the system memory. • Initializes the L2 cache. • Loads diagnostic firmware used by Hewlett-Packard Customer Services engineers. 3.1.4 Alpha SRM Console The Alpha SRM console firmware provides service functions commonly provided in most computer systems, including the following: • I/O subsystem initialization • Operator interface • OS bootstrap and restart The SRM console firmware provides Palcode for Tru64 UNIX operating systems. Users communicate with the SRM console via the COM1/COM2 serial ports. SRM console firmware supports the use of the VT-style terminal attached to the standard serial ports. The SRM console firmware provides a command-line interface with a single UNIX-like shell that has a simple scripting facility. The default settings for COM1/COM2 are 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, and no parity. 3-2 AlphaServer DS20L User's Guide