Reading Boot Messages

Use the boot software messages to verify that all options are installed and recognized by the system. After firmware completes the system self-test, a message similar to the following will appear on your screen. The message lists hardware detected in the system.

This screen display is an example only. The actual message displayed on the screen will vary with the software running on the system.

16-slot Sun Enterprise 6500, Keyboard Present
OpenBoot -.- FCS, --- MB memory installed, Serial #---.
Ethernet address -:-:--:-:--:--, Host ID: ------.

If firmware indicates a hardware problem at this time, refer to troubleshooting section in the Sun Enterprise 6500/5500/4500 Systems Reference Manual for further instructions.

When the system finishes booting for the first time -- if there is no appropriate server configuration file on the disk drive -- it may be necessary to prevent the JumpStart automatic configuration program from running. See the caution in "Using JumpStart Automatic Installation".