Which statement about the ASEP start values is true?

Which statement about the ASEP start values is true?

• A. 0x02 is Automatic and 0x00 is Boot
• B. 0x02 is Boot and 0x00 is Automatic
• C. 0x02 is Manual and 0x00 is System
• D. 0x02 is System and 0x00 is Manual

Answer: (A)

ASEP uses hex codes to encode how a component should start up. In this encoding, the code 0x02 denotes Automatic startup, meaning the subsystem begins operation by itself during normal operation without manual intervention. The code 0x00 denotes Boot startup, meaning the subsystem participates in the system’s boot sequence. This pairing matches the documented encoding, so 0x02 being Automatic and 0x00 being Boot is the correct interpretation. Using another mapping would contradict the defined startup semantics, such as equating Automatic with the Boot code or treating Boot as Automatic.

ASEP uses hex codes to encode how a component should start up. In this encoding, the code 0x02 denotes Automatic startup, meaning the subsystem begins operation by itself during normal operation without manual intervention. The code 0x00 denotes Boot startup, meaning the subsystem participates in the system’s boot sequence. This pairing matches the documented encoding, so 0x02 being Automatic and 0x00 being Boot is the correct interpretation. Using another mapping would contradict the defined startup semantics, such as equating Automatic with the Boot code or treating Boot as Automatic.