# Restart from Linux

Source: https://help.malighting.com/grandMA2/en/help/key_update_restart_linux.html
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If an unexpected software crash happens, you can restart the console direct from the Linux operating system.

You can indicate the Linux operating system if you have only a white text visible on screen 1.\
The bottom line displays **"root@\[station name] #"**.

## Restart with show load

**Requirement** only for grandMA2 ultra-light and grandMA2 replay unit: Connected external keyboard.

1. Press **arrow-up**. The word autostart is displayed.
2. Press **Enter** or Please.

The grandMA2 restarts and loads a backup copy of the show file from the backup menu. The show load can take a few seconds.

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## Restart without show load

If the grandMA2 console crashes immediately again after a restart with show load, there could be something wrong with the show file. A restart without a load show is necessary:

**Requirement** only for grandMA2 ultra-light and grandMA2 replay unit: Connected external keyboard.

1. Press **arrow-up**. The word autostart is displayed.
2. Enter the word **noload** after autostart.
3. Press **Enter** or Please.

The grandMA2 restart with an empty show file.