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envar
The name of the environment
variable to be modified
(auto_action, bootdef_dev,
boot_file, boot_osflags).
value
The value that is assigned to the
environment variable.
Options:
-default
-integer
-string
Restores variable to its default value.
Creates variable as an integer.
Creates variable as a string (default).
Note: Use the init command to initialize the firmware
whenever you reset the following environment variables:
auto_action, console, language, os_type,
bus_probe_algorithm..
Example: >>> set os_type NT
>>> init
The set and show commands and a sample display are shown in Example 6-5.
Example 6-5 The set and show Commands Display
>>> set bootdef_dev ewa0
>>> show bootdef_dev
ewa0
>>> show auto_action
boot
>>> set boot_osflags 0,1
>>>
Note: Remember to switch back to the Windows NT
(ARC) console before booting the Windows NT
operating system.
6-10 • Configuring
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide