System Startup, Configuration, and Shutdown Reference Manual (32650-90892)

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System Startup Functions
Starting the System
sessions and raise the jobfence. Table 3-2. describes how each module is executed.
The SYSSTART file must be created by MANAGER.SYS and needs to reside on LDEV 1 to
function properly. Once the file is created, use the following commands to copy the file to
the appropriate location:
HELLO MANAGER.SYS
FILE SYSSTART;DEV=1
FCOPY FROM=
tempfilename ;TO=*SYSSTART;NEW
If an error exists in the SYSSTART file, the startup process ignores it and continues
execution.
Starting a HP e3000 (Series 900)
The following steps comprise a procedure for booting MPE/iX on a HP e3000 (Series 900)
computer system using START following a reset.
To start the system, perform the following steps:
1. Power on all attached peripheral devices, and ensure that the system disks are powered
on.
2. Place the console in control mode. Enter:
CTRL B
The console control mode prompt (CM>) should appear on the console screen.
3. Reset the system using AP commands, boot from the primary path, and enter the
START command at the ISL prompt.
/need begin>
NOTE If you have a 99X system, you must transfer to the service processor before
you reset the system.
CM> SP
Examples 3-5 and 3-6 demonstrate the messages received at the console of the Series 900
systems.
Table 3-2. Execution of SYSSTART File Modules
Boot Utility Used SYSSTART Module Executed
ANY startup
START (RECOVERY) warmstart
START (NORECOVERY) coolstart
UPDATE (START) update
INSTALL (START) reload