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#Connect a terminal to the BIG-IP serial console port.
#Reboot BIG-IP.
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#:After booting, BIG-IP will display the GRUB menu and will countdown before continuing the boot process.
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#Before the countdown expires, press the '''^ and v keys''' ('''SHIFT, 6, v''') to select the boot image.
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#: '''Note:''' Unless you have installed multiple boot images, there will only be one.
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#Press the e key to edit the boot options.
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#:A new menu screen displays.
#Press the '''^ and v keys''' ('''SHIFT, 6, v''') to select the line that begins with '''kernel /boot/vmlinuz'''.
#Press the e key.
#Add the word '''single''' to the end of the line.
#Press the Enter key.
#Press the b key to boot the system using the modified options.
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You have now booted the system in single-user mode.<br/><br />
When you are finished using single-user mode, type '''exit''' or '''reboot''' to return to the normal operating mode.