OS-9 Device Descriptor and Configuration Module Reference

2OS-9TMConfiguration Module (init) MICROWAREInit Module Field Configuration OptionsTo change an init module configuration field, you can use either of thefollowing methods:1. Use the EditMod utility to directly modify existing init moduleseither as a stand-alone module or as part of a merged module group(such as a boot image).2. Modify the description file for the init module and rebuild it usingthe makefile provided.Direct Modification AdvantagesThe direct modification method has the following advantages:FastNo source configuration file rebuilds arenecessary.TemporaryThe original module or merged-module groupconfiguration can be easily restored through theappropriate rebuild.ContainedChanges are limited to the individual bootimage modified (merged-module option).Description File/Rebuild AdvantagesThe advantage of the description file/rebuild method is that the changesare permanent and reproducible. Modifications apply to all subsequentmodule rebuilds and to all merged-module groups built containing theupdated module.Both methods are documented in this section. These procedures areused with the field descriptions starting with the Module HeaderFields. For direct modification, use the EditMod LABELS data to100 OS-9 Device Descriptor and Configuration Module Reference