Applying Power
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Applying Power
When you power up (or when you reset) the system, the firmware executes
some self-checks and proceeds to the hardware initialization. The system
startup flows in a predetermined sequence, following the hierarchy
inherent in the processor and the MVME177P hardware. The figure below
charts the flow of the basic initialization sequence that takes place during
system startup.
Figure 2-1. MVME177P/Firmware System Startup
STARTUP
INITIALIZATION
MONITOR
BOOTING
POST
Power-up/reset initialization
Initialization of devices on the MVME177P
Power-On Self-Test diagnostics
Firmware-configured boot mechanism,
Interactive, command-driven on-line
debugger, when terminal connected.
if so configured. Default is no boot.
module/system
Summary of Contents for MVME177P
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