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  • Page 1 Prioris erver nstallation WITH erverWORKS UICK AUNCH...

  • Page 2: Serverworks Quick Launch

    hank ou Before you Begin ... for purchasing a Digital Prioris server. The Prioris family represents Select a suitable area for assembly and use. Digital’s continued commitment to Ensure that your workspace: Uncompromising Quality, backed by Is located next to electrical outlets and a telephone award-winning Customer Service and Support.
  • Page 3 Unpack your server and check the parts Unpack and identify your server’s components. Prioris server The ServerWORKS software kit includes: Keyboard ServerWORKS Quick Launch kit: ServerWORKS Quick Launch CD-ROM disk and Reference Guide. Mouse ServerWORKS Manager kit: ServerWORKS Man- Power cord ager software and documentation.

  • Page 4: Install Any Internal Options

    Install any internal options NOTES ISA cards should be installed after you run the System Configuration Utility (SCU) in Step 7 or 8. Before touching any circuit board or component, wear an anti-static wrist strap, properly grounded to the server chassis, or touch the metal frame to discharge any static electricity.

  • Page 5: Connect The Cables

    Connect the cables NOTE 1. Connect the mouse and keyboard cables into the corresponding connectors at the back of the server. Some large screen monitors (17-inch diagonal and over) require more power than the server’s auxiliary ac outlet 2. Place your monitor near your server. Connect the can supply.

  • Page 6: Connecting To Your Network

    Connecting to your network 10Base-T (Twisted-Pair) 10Base-2 (ThinWire) Your Prioris server is shipped network ready with con- nectors and onboard circuitry for both 10Base-T (Twisted-Pair) and 10Base-2 (EtherNet ThinWire) net- work cabling. Contact your network administrator before connecting to either network type. Prioris Servers...

  • Page 7: Connect The Power Cord

    Connect the power cord Connect the ac power cord to the server, then to your power outlet. CAUTION If your server has a voltage select switch, the switch must match the voltage supplied by your outlet. In North American countries, 115 V ac current is common.

  • Page 8: 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 User’s Guide for BIOS and Power-on-self- test (POST) messages.

  • Page 9: Run The Quick Launch Cd-Rom Program

    Run the Quick Launch CD-ROM program 1. Locate the Quick Launch CD-ROM disk in your ServerWORKS software kit. Boot your server and in- sert the CD-ROM disk. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to re- boot your server. 2. When prompted, enter the MS-DOS partition size. Quick Launch then creates an MS-DOS partition on the hard disk drive using the FDISK utility.
  • Page 10 If you installed optional expansion cards 4. Select Install Software from the Quick Launch main Make sure you are familiar with using: menu. Choose Express for unattended operating The System Configuration Utility (SCU) system installation of Microsoft Windows NT or No- The SCSI Select Utility vell NetWare or choose Conventional for a traditional Refer to your User’s Guide and SCSI manuals for any...

  • Page 11: Windows Nt Server

    Express operating system installation Express Installation Microsoft Windows NT Server & Novell NetWare You will be asked to provide the following information before you can Express install Microsoft Windows NT or Novell NetWare. Windows NT Server Novell NetWare Full Name______________________________________ Server Name____________________________________ Organization Name ______________________________ Organization Name_______________________________...

  • Page 12: Creating Server Utility And Device Driver Diskettes

    Creating server utility and device driver diskettes Use the method described in Step 7 or 8 to boot the The following is a list of device drivers you might need: Quick Launch CD-ROM disk and configure your server. SCSI—enables your server to operate using the on- From the Quick Launch main menu, select Install Soft- board Adaptec controller or allows you to choose ware.

  • Page 13: 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, soft- here. ware, or warranty, please contact Digital’s Customer Service organization. Server Model Description: Before You Call Digital ________________________________________...
  • Page 14 Install the ServerWORKS software After your server and network operating system installa- tion is complete, install Digital’s ServerWORKS Manager Access an easy-to-use server management inter- face Monitor critical PC server statistics Obtain an easy-to-read topology map of the network Manage server fault conditions Support distributed SNMP network devices from anywhere on the LAN NOTE...
  • Page 15 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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