Table Of Contents - DEC a-Series Installation And Setup Manual

1 Getting Started
Before You Begin ................................................................................................... 1-1
Initial System Inventory................................................................................... 1-1
Pre-Startup Checklist ....................................................................................... 1-2
Creating a Comfortable Work Environment ..................................................... 1-2
Installing Your System............................................................................................ 1-4
Network Connection ........................................................................................ 1-5
Connecting External System Devices............................................................... 1-6
Starting Your System.............................................................................................. 1-8
Preloaded Operating System Software.............................................................. 1-9
Turning Off Your System ....................................................................................... 1-9
Microsoft Windows NT............................................................................. 1-9
DIGITAL UNIX........................................................................................ 1-9
OpenVMS ............................................................................................... 1-10
System Security .................................................................................................... 1-10
Chassis Lockdown Hasp................................................................................. 1-10
Kensington Lock............................................................................................ 1-10
Passwords ...................................................................................................... 1-11
2 Setting Up an Operating System
Starting a Windows NT Installation ........................................................................ 2-1
Starting a DIGITAL UNIX or OpenVMS Installation ............................................. 2-5
Updating Firmware ................................................................................................. 2-5
Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Firmware ....................................... 2-6
Using the Flash Update Utility from AlphaBIOS....................................... 2-6
Updating Firmware from AlphaBIOS........................................................ 2-6
Preparing a Firmware Floppy Diskette ...................................................... 2-6

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