Ethernet; Floppy Disk (Optional) - Silicon Graphics IRIS Series Terminal Manual

32 IRIS TERMINAL GUIDE

Ethernet

If the IRIS Terminal is connected to the host computer via an Ethernet local
area network, then the procedure for downloading the demonstration
programs in boot requires using the PROM Monitor (see Section 6.3).
1. Set the
9) for the PROM Monitor. Thev should be set to "01000" where "0"
means
2. Download the demonstration program.
The IRIS Terminal initially displays a series of dots to indicate that
downloading is underway. The introduction to the demonstration program
then appears after a few seconds. To choose a demonstration program, hold
down the right mouse button, move the cursor over a menu entry and release
the button.

Floppy Disk (optional)

Some demonstration programs can be downloaded into the IRIS Terminal.
These are stored on floppy diskettes.
1. Set the
9) to "01000" where "0" means
Appendix A).
2. Remove the paper insert from the floppy disk drive before inserting
a diskette. Be sure to replace it when the disk drive is not in use.
3. Insert a diskette into the floppy disk drive.
4. (IRIS 1000) toggle the
drive to the
5. Set the
position.
6. Set the
7. Determine what files are on the diskette.
To escape this "disk boot mode" press the
8. Enter a file name and press
The IRIS Terminal initially displays a series of dots to indicate that
downloading is underway. The introduction to the demonstration programs
Boot Environment
and "1" means
Closed
iris> nboot thedemo1.dsk
Boot Environment
Power
position.
On
switch on the Monitor Control Panel to the
Power
switch on the front of the Cabinet to the
Power
iris> d *
flight.dsk
Dboot:
iris> d flight.dsk
configuration switches (switches:; through
(see Appendix A).
Open
configuration switches (switches 5 through
Closed
switch on the back of the floppy disk
.
RETURN
and "1" means
On
button.
Reset
Operation
(see
Open
On
position.
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