Table Of Contents - Compaq AlphaServer 1200 User Manual

Preface
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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 System Architecture .................................................................................1-2
1.2 System Features .......................................................................................1-4
1.3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ..........................................................1-6
1.4 Rear Panel Ports and Slots ........................................................................1-8
1.5 Console Terminal ...................................................................................1-10
1.6 Options...................................................................................................1-12
Chapter 2 Installing the System
2.1 System Setup Overview............................................................................2-1
2.2 Selecting a Location .................................................................................2-1
2.3 Environmental Requirements ...................................................................2-2
2.4 Power Requirements.................................................................................2-3
2.5 Acoustical Data ........................................................................................2-4
2.6 System Accessories ..................................................................................2-5
2.7 Connecting the System .............................................................................2-6
2.8 Connecting to Network Hardware ............................................................2-7
2.9 Locking the System ..................................................................................2-8
Chapter 3 Operation
3.1 Powering Up the System ..........................................................................3-2
3.2 Power-Up Display ....................................................................................3-4
3.3 Booting DIGITAL UNIX .........................................................................3-8
3.4 Installing DIGITAL UNIX .....................................................................3-15
3.5 Booting OpenVMS.................................................................................3-16
3.6 Installing OpenVMS...............................................................................3-22
3.7 Booting Windows NT.............................................................................3-24
3.8 Installing Windows NT ..........................................................................3-26
3.9 Updating Firmware ................................................................................3-28
3.9.1 Updating Firmware from the Internal CD-ROM ..............................3-30
3.9.2 Updating Firmware from Floppy Disk-Creating the Diskettes .......3-34
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