Booting The Target System - HP 9000 Manual

Booting the Target System

The details in the following section are provided for guidance in case you
have a variety of HP systems with different boot-console interfacing.
1. Make sure any external devices connected to the target system are
turned on.
2. Turn on the target computer or cycle power.
3. Insert the CORE media into the appropriate drive.
• Series 700: At the message that says how to stop autoboot, press
and hold . OR
ESC
• Series 800: At the message that says how to stop autoboot, press
and hold any key.
You will see the boot console menu. As boot procedures vary
somewhat, depending on your hardware, the following pages give you
detailed guidance on various types of systems.
There is an on-line help facility to guide you, in case you need to interact
with the process. If you need help, type help boot. The following
sections provide details on differing boot protocols.
Chapter 3
Installing From Media
Booting the Target System
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