Basic Operation; Introduction; Turning The System On - DEC AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Manual

4 Basic Operation

Introduction

This chapter explains how to start and stop your system, issue console commands,
and operate other basic system functions. It includes the following topics:

Turning the System On

Turning the System Off
Accessing the System from a Remote Location
Interpreting Startup Messages
Using the Consoles
Booting the Operating System
Using Storage Drives
Caring for Your System
This chapter assumes that you have set up the hardware and made all necessary
connections, as described in the Hardware Installation chapter.
Turning the System On
To turn on a system that has pre-installed operating system software, follow steps 1
through 5 below. For a system without pre-installed software, follow steps 1 through
8:
1. Connect any external options, such as monitors or terminals, or expansion boxes
that house storage devices.
2. Make sure the top cover and side panels of the system unit enclosure are in place.
The system will not start if the cover and side panels are not in place.
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide
Note: Your server may be equipped with pre-installed
operating system software when you receive it.
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