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5.4 Starting the System

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When the update is complete, autoboot begins. Perform the following steps to ensure the system is up and running.

To start the system:

  1. Start the system.

    ISL>START NORECOVERY NOSYSSTART 

    If you are Installing a New System, add group=configname to the command string.

    ISL>START NORECOVERY NOSYSSTART GROUP=configname

    where configname is the configuration group for your system. Refer to Appendix B “Configuration Tables” for a list of configuration groups.

  2. Confirm the date and time.

    You are prompted to confirm the date and time. If the date and time displayed are not correct, enter N, and enter the correct date and time. If you do not respond within 15 seconds, the system continues.

    MPE/iX launch facility
    Initialize_genesis - Version: <<870204.1552>>
    TUE, APR 19, 1994, 10:20:03 AM (y/n)? Y/N
    [TMUX_DAM] n n n n
    Initialize genesis completed.

    The system displays startup and initialization messages for 5 to 6 minutes. For example:

    Initialize genesis completed.
    Create Console Messages completed.
    Initialize memory manager completed.
    Initialize resident kernel completed.
    . . .
    Protection of system files has been completed.
    . . .
    SESSION Scheduling Initialized
    Initiate Operator Logon
    JOB Scheduling Initialized
    Successfully launched diagnostic monitor process.

    During the startup process, the system makes several configuration checks and may display warning messages. This is normal for system startup, and will not affect system operation.

  3. Dismount the System Load Tape (SLT).

    • Starting the System completed. Go to the next section on your checklist.

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