Each Avanti emulator configuration has a set of files associated with it. By default, the files are stored in the same folder as the configuration file and use the configuration file name. If the emulator configuration is moved, these files should be moved with it.
File Extension |
Example |
Function |
Created by… |
.cfg |
Alpha01.cfg |
Configuration file. Defines the emulator's virtual hardware. |
User |
.log |
Alpha01.log |
Avanti og file. Records launch and runtime information during an emulator session. |
Avanti at configuration launch. The file is replaced each time the configuration is launched. By default, logging is enabled and 6 versions of the log file are retained. |
.nvr |
Alpha01.nvr |
NVRAM information storage. This file takes the place of non-volatile RAM. It stores boot configuration parameters. |
Avanti at normal exit. |
.toy |
Alpha01.toy |
Time-Of-Year information storage. The toy file stores the date and time offset for the virtual Alpha system |
Avanti at normal exit. |
Disk and CD-ROM image files are also a user-defined part of an Avanti configuration. If these files are moved, the associated Avanti configuration file must be updated.
