Fred writes:
> I would change the fastsize value to 0 at the ISL prompt.
> This will reduce the memory tested to 256 Kb.
> Just remember to set it back to 'F' when you are done.
...
>> I have got to boot my system several times again this weekend to install
>> software. (not pp5.) The system checks memory everytime (C200).
>>
>> Is there a command that will 'stop' this check but continue with the
>> reboot ?
>>
>> Thanks.......................Borg............
>>
>> Kim Borgman, MIS

Although this may work, it's somewhat risky.  Be very very sure to
reset it to F as soon as possible.  I wouldn't want to risk a
boot-up after a power off if FASTSIZE isn't F.

BTW, another option (if the performance impact isn't too much) is
to *pull* some memory boards from your machine for awhile.  I've done that
on some models of HP 3000 when I was doing some R&D that required
frequent crashes/reboots.  The secondary advantage is that memory dumps
are smaller (if you're taking memory dumps ... otherwise it doesn't
matter).

On one machine, I used the PDC commands to disable five of the six CPUs,
to dramatically speed up reboot times.

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