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31 .Nm /usr/mdec/binstall
32 .Nd install sparc and sparc64 boot blocks
37 .Op Fl f Ar filesystem
39 .Op Fl i Ar installbootprog
49 program prepares a sparc or sparc64 system for booting, either from local
52 partition or over the network. The default type of boot block installed
53 is derived from the host system. If it is an UltraSPARC, the sparc64
54 boot blocks will be used, otherwise the SPARC boot blocks will be used.
56 can be forced to prepare a disk for either.
58 The following options are available:
59 .Bl -tag -width 123456
61 Set the second stage boot program to
63 This will typically be
69 Set the path to the filesystem being installed for to
71 This is otherwise derived from the
80 This is useful for using
82 on non-sparc or sparc64 systems.
84 Sets the path to the machine dependent directory to
86 This is the directory that both the boot blocks and the
90 Test mode; does not run any program. Implies the
94 Install sparc (SPARC) boot blocks.
96 Install sparc64 (UltraSPARC) boot blocks.