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OpenVMS Hobbyist Program | VAX Systems Forums | VAX Hardware Forum
Author How can I make a VAXstation 4000-90 to launch VMS auto.?
Micha
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Posted on March 05 2007 05:05
Hi,

most of the time I am using my VAXstation as a pure box, with only network connection, i.e. no serial console attached.

With my VS 3100-38 it is no prob to make it run VMS after it gets switched on. If boot and halt flags are set
SET BOOT DKA100 (example)
SET HALT 2

then the box will launch VMS after switch on or after reboot.

On my other box, a 4000-90 this will not work. Any advice?

Since I do not have a "real" terminal I use my notebook with the software MINICOM as serial console. If I pull the serial cable out of the VAX, it will reboot. Is this normal behavior?

Kind Regards

Michael
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Posted on March 08 2007 00:11
unfortunally the VAXstations can be sensitive to switching off the console and often halt.

What happens when you power on your VS4000-90 ?
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Micha
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Posted on March 08 2007 02:01
When I switch the 4000-90 on, it performs memory and self tests and then it just sits there with the >>> prompt.

VMS is installed on the DKA100 disk, and BOOT is set:

SET BOOT DKA100

I have to enter 'B DKA100', which implies I have to have a serial console attached (Notebook running MINICOM).
If VMS is up and running and I detach the serial cable, the VAX jumps into the >>> prompt. So I must leave the Notebook attached and running while the VAX is up, and that is what I hate...

The 3100-38 does not need a serial console to boot VMS, if HALT is set to the value of 2.

Michael
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Posted on March 08 2007 02:53
There is a setting for that. I think it might be SET AUTO_START. From the >>>, do a SET and see what variables pop up. One of them should look very much what your want.

As for the reboot issue, I think there is a switch in the back that disables the console reset.
Author Thanks a lot!
Micha
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Posted on March 08 2007 07:29
[b:4a2f8303b3]Thanks a lot![/b:4a2f8303b3]

The name of the variable was not that obvious, but the hint given above encouraged me to do some trial & error experimenting.

In fact the first variable that I tried

[b:4a2f8303b3]SET FBOOT 1[/b:4a2f8303b3]

did the trick to make the VAX go through the whole computer evolution up to VMS after the machine was switched on - without any need for (serial) human intervention :wink:

What I have not yet found is the switch to disable halt on disconnect from a serial console. The only switch on the outer backside of the VS4000-90 is the network selector between AUI and BNC plugs. Just removed the lid of the "pizza box" - but there is no switch visible inside. Is there a chance it might be hidden below the graphics adapter?

Regards,

Michael
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