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.