Modifying Boot Parameters on a SPARC Based System (Task Map)

Table 6-1 Modifying Boot Parameters on a SPARC Based System: Task Map

Task	Description	For Instructions
Identify the PROM revision number for a SPARC based system.	To display PROM revision number for a system, use the `banner` command at the `ok` PROM prompt.	How to Identify the PROM Revision Number for a System
Identify devices on a SPARC based system that can be booted.	Before modifying boot behavior by using the boot PROM, identify the devices on a system.	How to Identify Devices on a System
Display the current boot device for a SPARC based system.	Use this procedure to determine the current default boot device from which the system will boot.	How to Determine the Default Boot Device
Change the default boot device on a SPARC based system.	To change the default boot device, use one of the following methods: Change the `boot-device` parameter at `ok` PROM prompt. Change the `boot-device` parameter by using the `eeprom` command.	How to Change the Default Boot Device by Using the Boot PROM How to Change the Default Boot Device by Using the `eeprom` Utility
Change the default boot file or kernel on a SPARC based system.	To change the default kernel that the system boots, use one of the following methods: Change the `boot-file` parameter by using the boot PROM. Change the `boot-file` parameter by using the `eeprom` command.	How to Change the Default Boot File by Using the Boot PROM How to Change the Default Boot File by Using the `eeprom` Utility

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