How To Configure A Local Graphics Console; Before You Begin; What To Do - Sun Microsystems Fire V890 Service Manual

How to Configure a Local Graphics
Console

Before You Begin

If your server is configured without a local alphanumeric terminal, you need to
install a local graphics console in order to install the operating system and to run
diagnostic tests. Alternatively, you can attach an alphanumeric (ASCII) terminal,
create a tip connection from another Sun system, or set up an RSC console. See:
"About Setting Up a Console" on page 16
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"How to Attach an Alphanumeric Terminal" on page 17
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Note – You cannot use an RSC console to perform the initial installation of the
Solaris OS. The Solaris OS must be installed prior to setting up an RSC console.
To install a local graphics console, you must have:
A supported PCI-based graphics frame buffer card and software driver
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A monitor with appropriate resolution
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A Sun Type-6 USB keyboard
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A Sun-compatible USB three-button mouse
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What to Do

1. Install the graphics card into a vacant PCI slot.
See "How to Install a PCI Card" on page 83.
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