Chapter 2. Preparing to boot

Table of Contents

1. BOOT_ADMIN
1.1. Entering the BOOT_ADMIN interface
1.2. BOOT_ADMIN commands
2. Consoles
2.1. Using graphic console
2.2. Using serial console
2.3. Switching consoles

Like any other system, machines based on PA-RISC processors have to go through several steps in order to get Linux up and running. The next section introduces you to the early boot management of your PA-RISC computer. (By the way, 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.