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.\" $NetBSD: prep,v 1.4 1999/05/07 00:15:16 ragge Exp $
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.
VAX machines usually need little or no preparation before installing
NetBSD, other than the usual, well advised precaution of BACKING UP
ALL DATA on any attached storage devices.
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.Pp
You will need to know the CSR address of your disk controller(s) if
they are on a Qbus/Unibus. The disk controllers must then be at
either 772150 (DUA) or 760334 (DUB). These two addresses are the
only recognized by the kernel and boot programs.
1999-01-13 10:30:01 +03:00
.Pp
Also; if you are installing on a VAXstation, note that the only supported
built-in console is the monochrome graphics on some VS3100's. If you
have another graphic card or machine you
.Em must
have a serial console.