Digital Equipment Prioris Series Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Prioris erver nstallation WITH erverWORKS UICK AUNCH BRIGCVR.PM5 1/17/97, 3:11 PM...
  • Page 2 hank ou Before you Begin ... for purchasing a Digital Prioris server. The Prioris family represents Select a suitable area for assembly and use. Ensure that Digital’s continued commitment to your workspace: Uncompromising Quality, backed by Is located next to electrical outlets and a telephone jack award-winning Customer Service and Support.
  • Page 3: Check The Parts

    Check the parts Unpack and identify your server’s components. The ServerWORKS software kit includes: Prioris server ServerWORKS Quick Launch: ServerWORKS Quick Launch CD-ROM disk and Reference Guide. Country kit including keyboard, keyboard extension ServerWORKS Manager: ServerWORKS Manager soft- cable and mouse (ordered separately) ware and documentation.
  • Page 4: Install Any Internal Options

    Install any internal options If you have options to install, install them now. 1. Unlock door 2. Remove side panel 3. Install options NOTE ISA cards should be installed after you run the System Configuration Utility in Step 6 or 7 since the SCU will list IRQs already used.
  • Page 5 Connect the cables, terminator, and power cord 1. Connect the terminator at the back of the server. CAUTION 2. Connect the mouse and keyboard cables into the cor- Do not attempt to modify or use an external responding connectors at the back of the server. 100 Vac (Japan only) or 115 Vac power cord for 240 Vac input power.
  • Page 6: Ethernet Connection

    Ethernet connection 10Base-T (Twisted-Pair) Your Prioris server is shipped network ready with a con- nector and onboard circuitry for 10Base-T (Twisted-Pair) cabling. Contact your network administrator before connecting to your network. Prioris Servers...
  • Page 7: Turn On The Monitor And Then The Server

    Turn on the monitor and then the server 1. Turn on the monitor. 2. Turn on the server. 3. Adjust the monitor contrast and brightness to obtain a readable screen display. NOTE Refer to your System Reference manual for BIOS and Power-On-Self-Test (POST) messages.
  • Page 8: If You're Installing Optional Expansion Cards

    If you’re installing optional expansion cards 1. Locate the Quick Launch CD-ROM disk in your Server- WORKS software kit. Power on your server and insert the CD-ROM disk. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to reboot your server. If your server fails to boot from the CD-ROM, press Ctrl + Alt + Del again, then Ctrl + A, when prompted, to run the SCSISelect utility.
  • Page 9: Run The Quick Launch Cd-Rom Program

    Run the Quick Launch CD-ROM program 2. Select your language. Use the Quick Launch CD-ROM disk to complete the server installation. Follow these steps to configure your server 3. When prompted, you can create an MS-DOS partition and install an operating system. size appropriate for your operating system.
  • Page 10 Express operating system installation continued Express Installation Microsoft Windows NT Server or Novell NetWare You will be asked to provide the following information during an Express install of Microsoft Windows NT or Novell NetWare. Windows NT Novell NetWare Full Name ___________________________________________ Server Name _________________________________________ Organization Name ____________________________________ Organization Name ____________________________________...
  • Page 11: Creating Server Utility And Device Driver Diskettes

    Creating server utility and device driver diskettes 6. Insert a formatted high-density diskette into drive A If desired, you can create the required diskettes from Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 3.1 or Windows for and select Continue. Workgroups based workstations using these procedures. For more information, refer to the ServerWORKS Quick Launch Reference Guide and the on-line help in the Included on the Quick Launch CD-ROM are Windows NT,...
  • Page 12: Register Your Server And Review Your Documentation

    Register your server and review your documentation Register If You Need Help 1. Record the server’s model number and serial number If you have questions about your server hardware, software, here. or warranty, please contact Digital’s Customer Service organization. Server Model Description: Before You Call Digital ________________________________________ 1.
  • Page 13 Install the ServerWORKS Manager software NOTE NOTE ServerWORKS Manager is available only as an Option for Refer to the User’s Guide in the ServerWORKS software kit Prioris XLe 6000 Series Servers. for installation information. After your server and network operating system installa- tion is complete, install Digital’s ServerWORKS Manager to: Access an easy-to-use server management interface Monitor critical PC server statistics...
  • Page 14 Copyright© Digital Equipment Corporation, 1997 All Rights Reserved Prioris and ServerWORKS are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation SCO UNIX is a trademark of The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. OS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation MS-DOS, Windows NT, Windows 3.1 & Windows for Workgroups are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation NetWare is a U.S.

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