Very Computer

Hello,

I have an RS/6000 43P (Model 7043, Firmware Version TIG 97251).

Some of our consultants have testet the Tivoli Security Manager
and so I want to do a fresh install (from the scratch).

In mormal mode the machine just boots fine and is useable. However
when I try to boot from the AIX CD-ROM to re-install the OS the
machine stops booting and the LED panel shows c031.

So it seems that the machine can't find its console. Pressing
any key on the keyboard shows no result.

Any idea how to boot from CD-ROM?

thanks
        Rainer Freis

On the model 43P you need the Service Management diskette to change the
bootdevice.

Hope this helps,

Alfred

Sorry but you do NOT need the diskette on the later 43Ps like
the 7024. You can press F1 during the firmware initialization
and from there you can change the boot device.

--
Rich Payne
(Speaking for myself, not my employer)
payner at timken dot com

Looking for Alpha-Linux info?
http://adam.cheshire.net/~rdp/alpha

What is your console? If it is a graphics console, ensure you have
a level of AIX installation media that supports the graphics adapter
you are using, otherwise, you may need a driver diskette or install
with a TTY terminal and then ensure you have the driver installed to
get the LFT to work.

Hello,

The problem is NOT to change the boot device (I CAN "boot" from
CD-ROM) - the bootlist command works without any problems.

The problem is that the machine doesn't recognize the console when
booting from CD-ROM. I can press any key but there's no reaction.
The only keys which show any reaction are the power switch and
the reset button.

cheers
        Rainer

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Rainer Freis    -       Systemadministrator

santix software GmbH    Max-Planck-Str. 7
D-85716 Unterschleissheim

Phone: (+49) 89 321506-24
Fax  : (+49) 89 321506-99

You don't know what real time-critical software is until
you're responsible for the paychecks of a battalion of
heavily armed Marines.  (somebody in alt.sysadmin.recovery)

Rainer,
what type of console are you working with? Any special graphics adapter by
chance? You may try an ASCII terminal (or a PC) connected to the serial
port during boot/install.

Mit freundlichem Gruss/Best Regards

Michael Abel
IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert - RS/6000 AIX
IBM Certified Specialist - ADSM
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Hello,

thanks for your tips (I got some). IBM Support just confirmed that
the driver for the GTX120P Graphics adapter is NOT on the AIX 4.2.1
CD-ROM!

It's hard to believe that IBM ships a (standard) system you can't
simply boot from CD-ROM :-(

So I have to look for the right cable and a PC to use as ASCII
terminal.

cheers
        Rainer

--
Rainer Freis    -       Systemadministrator

santix software GmbH    Max-Planck-Str. 7
D-85716 Unterschleissheim

Phone: (+49) 89 321506-24
Fax  : (+49) 89 321506-99

You don't know what real time-critical software is until
you're responsible for the paychecks of a battalion of
heavily armed Marines.  (somebody in alt.sysadmin.recovery)