How To Initiate A Reconfiguration Boot - Sun Microsystems Enterprise 250 Owner's Manual

How to Initiate a Reconfiguration Boot

Before You Begin
After installing any new part that plugs into the main logic board or any internal or
external storage device, you must perform a reconfiguration boot so that your
system is able to recognize the newly installed option(s).
Caution – Before you power on the system, make sure that the side access panel
and all plastic outer panels and doors are properly installed.
Caution – Removing the side access panel or removable media assembly activates
the system power interlock switches. This safety mechanism prevents all DC
voltages (except 5V standby power) from reaching any internal component when the
side panel or removable media assembly is removed and the front panel keyswitch
is in the Power-on position ( ).
What to Do
1. Turn on power to any peripherals and external storage devices.
Read the documentation supplied with the device for specific instructions.
2. Turn on power to the monitor or terminal.
A terminal or monitor is required for viewing system messages. For setup
instructions, see "How to Attach an Alphanumeric Terminal" on page 20 or "How to
Configure a Local Graphics Console" on page 22.
3. Turn the front panel keyswitch to the Power-on position ( ) or to the Diagnostics
position ( ).
Use the Diagnostics position to run POST and OpenBoot Diagnostic tests to verify
that the system functions correctly with the new part(s) you have just installed. For
additional information, see Chapter 11 "Diagnostics and Troubleshooting" beginning
on page 215.
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