Re: 433au workstation SRM console access.

From: bofh00 (jnielsen_at_aero-graphics.com)
Date: 11/14/03 

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 11:00:42 -0700

On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 09:32:23 +0000, bofh00 wrote:

> Sounds stupid but I am trying to access the SRM console on a 433au.
> Beyond ripping out the HD(Im assuming this will work) I have been
> unable to find a consistent method by which one can force the
> machine to boot to that console. I have tried Cntrl-P and Cntrl-C
> methods. Cntrl-C worked once and for the life of me it will not
> work again. The alpha stations I normally work with have a hardware
> halt button. This I presume does not exist on the personal
> workstations or if it does it is internal such as a jumper on the
> mobo. I have searched for approximately 3 hours now with no luck
> beyond more cntrl-p and cntrl-c posts. Anyone out there know the
> proper method of forcing a boot to the SRM console on the Alpha
> Personal Workstation 433au?
>
> Thanks.

Well the situation is even worse. Not only is root via the OS
inaccessible but the password at the SRM console has been changed.

I have attempted to remove the battery with no luck. A quick glance
at the mobo I noticed a "unlock" set of jumpers.

Anyone have specs on this mobo that indicate how to clear the SRM
console password as well?

Thanks.

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