Step 1. Set Up The Computer System - Agilent Technologies 6490 Installation Manual

2 Software Installation and Configuration

Step 1. Set up the computer system

Step 1. Set up the computer system

1 Set up the PC:
2 Install the network hub:
3 Connect one end of a Category 5, shielded twisted pair (STP) cable to any
4 Connect a second Category 5 STP LAN cable from one of the open ports 1 to
5 Connect a third Category 5 STP LAN cable from one of the open ports 1 to 8
6 Install the printer if included with your system. See the installation
7 Turn on the printer, hub, monitor, and PC, in that order.
8 When the computer starts, create a user account. This account will be used
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a Unpack the PC and put it on a suitable bench top or table.
b Connect the keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer to the computer.
a Put the hub on the table next to the PC.
b Plug the power supply into the hub.
c Connect the power supply to a power outlet.
port (1 to 7) on the network hub. Connect the other end of the cable to the
10/100 Base-T network card in slot 1 of the PC. The card should be labeled
LC/MS.
Do not connect to port 8 on the hub/switch.
7 on the hub to the Agilent LAN Card in the pump or detector.
on the hub to the LAN interface connection on the LAN/MS control card in
the Triple Quadrupole LC/MS instrument.
documentation supplied with the printer.
The computer comes installed with software and the appropriate drivers
for the installed accessories.
to acquire data. Do not use the Windows Admin account for this purpose.
Agilent 6400 Series Triple Quad LC/MS System Installation Guide