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This chapter describes how to operate your VAX 4000 system once
the system software has been installed or you have completed startup
procedures for factory-installed VMS.
2.1 Before You Operate the System
This chapter assumes that your system has been properly installed.
Installation includes running the diagnostic software shipped with your
system and installing the base operating system, or completing the first
time startup procedures for factory-installed VMS. Refer to Appendix A of
the VAX 4000 Model 300 Installation manual for instructions on starting up
factory-installed VMS. To install other operating system options or layered
products, see the instructions in your system software installation manual
or layered product installation manual.
require you to open the front door of the system to change switch settings
on the console module.
The remainder of this chapter assumes that system software has been
installed and first time startup procedures for factory-installed VMS have
been completed.
2.2 Switch Settings
Switch settings vary, depending on the operation being performed. The next
two sections describe switch settings for normal and for special operations.
Set the switches according to your needs.
2.2.1 Normal Operation
Switch settings for normal operation are the following:
•
The Break Enable/Disable switch on the console module is set to disable
(down, position 0). Digital recommends you run the system with breaks
disabled to prevent the user from inadvertently halting the system by
pressing
on the console terminal. Halting the system causes all
Break
activity to stop.
Operating the System
Some of the instructions may
Operating the System
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