Chapter 3. Preparing to boot

Table of Contents

3.1. BOOT_ADMIN

3.1.1. Entering the BOOT_ADMIN interface

3.1.2. BOOT_ADMIN commands

3.2. Consoles

3.2.1. Using graphic console

3.2.2. Using serial console

3.2.3. Switching consoles

Like any other system, machines based on PA-RISC processors have to go through several steps in order to have PA/Linux up and running. The next section introduces you to the early boot management of your PA-RISC computer. To be a bit less awkward, we might from time to time call it a 'PA' box. This chapter will give you some key concepts like BOOT_ADMIN .