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Unauthorized use will void your warranty and may cause data loss. | | | | |
The boot sequence expected by the boot image is described
below: IPL locates the
START file in the LIF directory and reads the first 128 words of that
file, which is the operating system boot image. When the file has been identified as a valid bootable
image, the file is booted into physical memory. The IPL auxiliary header contained in the boot image
identifies the file relative location of the real entry point, and
this location is used as an entry point to begin execution of real
mode code. Launch first calculates the size of physical memory,
and then finds the page information table (PIT) within the boot
image to create the system page and hash tables. Next, launch allocates memory for the stack, system
globals, and so on and initializes the value of system registers. When launch is ready to switch over to virtual addressing
mode, it gets the location of the main virtual entry point from
the boot image descriptor, and executes an RFI instruction to jump into Genesis.
Boot Image | |
Use the following SAINT utility commands to creat a boot image: To run the program,
type RUN SAINT.GROUP.ACCT. Open and read the system library. For example, if
your system library file is NL.ABUILD00.OFFICIAL, you enter: LOADSYSLIB NL.ABUILD00.OFFICIAL |
Open and read the CME. For example, if the CME is
in the file CME.ABUILD01.OFFICIAL, you enter: LOADME CME.ABUILD01.OFFICIAL |
Open and read the millicode file. For example, if
the millicode file is EXTMILLI.MILLI.OFFICIAL, you enter: LOADMIL EXTMILLI.MILLI.OFFICIAL |
Load the system cross-reference table and use it
to build the boot image. For example, if the SXRT file is
DSXRT.X.X, you enter: LOADSXRT DSXRT.X.X
BUILDPME START,SXRT |
Enter EXIT to exit the SAINT utility.
Each of the SAINT utility commands are described below and on the
following pages. BUILDPME | |
This command creates the permanent boot image from the internal
data structures (symbol tables, code arrays, and so on.) built by
the SAINT utility in previous load commands. These data
structures keep track of the information designated by the load commands
previously invoked in this SAINT utility session. Syntax BUILDPME bootimagename [,SXRT] |
Parameters - bootimagename
The name of the boot image file. This parameter
is required. - SXRT
A keyword designating whether or not a system cross-reference
table should be built.
Example buildpme getit.gotit.good,sxrt |
EXIT | |
This command terminates the SAINT utility, closes all files it is currently using,
and returns control to the process that invoked this session of
the SAINT utility. Syntax Parameters Example FINDSYM | |
This command searches for the specified symbol name in the
symbol table of the designated boot image and displays pertinent
information if the symbol is found. If you do not specify a boot
image file, SAINT uses the currently built boot image. If a boot
image has not yet been built and you do not specify a boot image
file, SAINT returns an error. Syntax FINDSYM symbolname [,filename] |
Parameters - symbolname
The symbol to be found in the symbol table. This
parameter is required. - filename
The name of the boot image file. The default is
the currently built boot image.
Example FINDSYM system_abort,start.abuild01.official |
HELP | |
This command displays a list of the SAINT utility commands in alphabetical order, plus a short
description of each command's syntax and function. You can also
enter the HELP command followed by a single command name to see
the syntax and function of that specific command. Syntax Parameters - commandname
The name of the command for which you want information.
Examples: LOADCME | |
This command integrates a compatibility mode environment (CME)
file into the current boot image file. SAINT appends the CME file to the current boot image
and enters the offset of the CME within the boot image in the boot
image descriptor record. Syntax Parameters - filename
The name of the CME file to be added. This parameter
is required.
Example LOADCME why.captain.spalding |
LOADMILLI | |
This command loads the system millicode file into the boot
image. Syntax Parameters - filename
The name of the SOM file containing the system macros.
This parameter is required.
Example LOADSXRT | |
This command opens the system cross-reference table declaration
file (DSXRT), to be used when the SXRT is built by the BUILDPME command. The file is used to build the first section
of the SXRT, which continues entries for all system entry points
used by switches for CM. Syntax Parameters - filename
The name of the SXRT declaration file. This parameter
is required.
Example LOADSXRT dsxrt.loader.exprmntl |
LOADSYSLIB | |
This command opens a system library file and adds the contents
to the boot image. It loads only those code pages that are designated
as memory resident or initially resident into the boot image; it
loads all data pages, regardless of residency declarations. Syntax LOADSYSLIB filename [realentrypoint]
[virtualentrypoint]
[syslib offset] |
Parameters - filename
The name of the system library file. This parameter
is required. - realentrypoint
The name of the entry point for the real code in
the system library. The default is init_ivaaddr. - virtualentrypoint
The name of the entry point for the system library
entry point. The default is start. - syslib offset
The virtual offset of the start of the system library.
The default value is zero.
Example LOADSYSLIB nl.abuild00.official |
MAP | |
This command generates a map of the boot images symbol table.
It describes the location of the major components of the boot image.
In addition, a flag in the command's parameter list turns on the
display of symbolic information obtained from the library symbol
tables contained within the boot image. Syntax MAP [filename[,radix[,sym]]] |
Parameters - filename
The name of the boot image file used to generate
the map and symbol table. Default is PME under construction. - radix
The base in which to display numeric output. - SYM
A keyword which allows the display of symbolic information
from the boot images tables.
Examples MAP
MAP boot imagefile1,H,sym |
Error Messages | |
The following pages list some of the more common error messages
you may encounter, the probable cause and a suggested action. The Physical Destination address is too small,
will overlay ISL - CAUSE
The NL used to build this PME has the first-resident
or initially resident page at a virtual address that is less than
expected. The destination address is the address ISL will use to
load the PME. If that destination address is lower than the end
of ISL, the PME will not be loaded by ISL. - ACTION
Change the linker commands used to build the NL
that is the source of the PME. The linked commands that affect the
location of the pages are the limit option on the buildxl command and the cleanxl command.
The Physical Destination address is smaller than
expected, MAY overlay ISL - CAUSE
The NL used to build this PME has the first-resident
or initially resident page at a virtual address that is less than
expected. The destination address is the address that ISL uses to
load the PME. If that destination address is lower than the end
of ISL, the PME is not loaded by ISL. The destination address may
or may not be lower than the end of ISL. The end of ISL is dependent
on: - ACTION
You may try and use the PME or change the linker
commands used to build the NL that is the source of the PME. The
linker commands that affect the location of the pages are the limit
option on the buildxl command and the cleanxl command.
Internal ERROR. Attempt to read or write with index < 0 - CAUSE
SAINT has attempted to read or write a file using an
invalid index. This is an error in an input file or an internal
error. - ACTION
If an input file is indicated, check the input file
for correct format and contents; otherwise enter an SR and provide
a copy of all the input files, the SAINT program, and any output file.
An IMPORT STUB entry point was not found in the
library - CAUSE
One of the SOMs within the library (the NL loaded
by SAINT loadsyslib command) has made a call to a procedure external
to itself, and no other SOM in the library contains the procedure. - ACTION
Find out which SOM the called procedure should reside
in (that is, console SOM, diagnostic SOM, and so on) and try relinking
the library with another version of the SOM.
An SXRT entry point symbol was not found in the
library - CAUSE
A procedure or intrinsic name in the DSXRT file
(loaded by SAINT loadsxrt command) has no corresponding code in the library
(the NL loaded by SAINT loadsyslib command). - ACTION
First make sure that the correct version of the
DSXRT file is being used for the library. Once this has been verified,
it is most likely that the warning message can be ignored. Sometimes
obsolete entries are left in the DSXRT file but have no effect on
system operation; however, if a warning message exists and the system is experiencing other problems (for example,
will not boot), further diagnosis may be necessary. Contact the
factory.
ERROR on move data, file num = xx escape code =
yyyyyyy - CAUSE
When SAINT attempts to move data into a file and an error
is detected by the operating system a trap code is returned to
SAINT. There will be further error messages that will
define the problem. - ACTION
Determine the problem from the messages that follow.
Error - OUT OF DISK SPACE or internal pointer error - CAUSE
The most common cause of this error is out of disk
space. The other possible cause is that an internal pointer has
an invalid value in it. - ACTION
First make sure that there is enough disk space
on the volume set where the file is being written. Next check the
limits on the group and account where the file is being written.
The file name is in the +-F-I-L-E—-I-N-F-O-R-M-A-T-I-O-N—-D-I-S-P-L-A-Y-+. Correct the disk space problem. If there is enough disk space
and the problem still exists, enter an SR describing the problem.
Send supporting material: a store tape with a copy of all files
used as input to SAINT, (NL,CME, DSXRT,EXTMILLI) a copy of the PME
written, and the SAINT program.
Error - Unknown internal pointer error - CAUSE
An internal pointer has an invalid value in it.
The file name is in the +-F-I-L-E—-I-N-F-O-R-M-A-T-I-O-N—-D-I-S-P-L-A-Y+. Enter an SR describing the problem. Send supporting material:
A store tape with a copy of all files used as input to SAINT, (NL, CME, DSXRT, EXTMILLI) a copy of the PME
written, and the SAINT program.
An SXRT file has not been defined - CAUSE
The buildpme command has been entered with the sxrt option and the loadsxrt file command has not been entered. - ACTION
Enter the "loadsxrt file" command specifying a valid
DSXRT file.
Zero SXRT entries found in DSXRT file - CAUSE
The loadsxrt file command was entered specifying an empty DSRT file. - ACTION
Enter the loadsxrt file command specifying a valid DSXRT file.
Internal ERROR. The SXRT file has not been specified Internal ERROR. Default entries not available - CAUSE
SAINT has reached a point where it thinks there is no
SXRT file specified and it needs to get SXRT entries. This is an
internal error condition. - ACTION
Enter an SR describing the problem and the steps
taken. Send supporting material: a store tape with a copy of all
files used as input to SAINT, (NL, CME, DSXRT, EXTMILLI) a copy of the PME
written, and the SAINT program. Re-run the task specifying the
loadsxrt file command with a valid DSXRT'' file.
Data region found in non-syslib file - CAUSE
Wrong file name supplied in loadmill command. - ACTION
Supply correct file name. - CAUSE
Millicode file corrupt. - ACTION
Re-install file from tape.
xxx is not a known loader fixup type - CAUSE
Millicode or syslib file is corrupt. - ACTION
Re-install file from tape.
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