Turning On Your Workstation - DEC DECstation 5000 Model 100 Series Hardware Operator's Manual

Turning On Your Workstation

Before turning on your workstation,
Check to be sure that the power cord is plugged into an
electrical outlet.
If your workstation is on a power strip, be sure the power
strip is plugged into a power outlet and turned on.
Every component of your workstation has a power indicator
light that glows when you switch on the power. If a component
fails to turn on,
Make sure that it is plugged into a live power outlet.
Determine whether both ends of the power cable are
plugged securely into the appropriate connectors.
If you are using a power strip, make sure it is turned on.
Make sure there is power at the wall outlet.
Determine whether you have pressed the right on/off
switch.
If you cannot fix the problem, turn to Chapter 10 for
troubleshooting tips.
You should always turn on the components of your workstation
in the following order:
Turn on external devices.
1.
Turn on the monitor.
2.
Turn on the system unit.
3.
9–2 Starting and Testing Workstation Hardware