# Using board keyword files

A board keyword file contains a list of parameters to configure a board. The board keyword file for each board is assigned to the board in a system configuration file. When oamsys runs, it creates a record for each board in the OAM API database and stores the parameters of the board. It then starts the board and configures it as described in the database.

Refer to the Sample board keyword file. For more information about board keyword files, refer to the Dialogic® NaturalAccess™ OAM System Developer’s Manual.