Chapter 2 Operating The System; Before You Operate The System; Switch Settings; Normal Operation - DEC 4000 Model 200 Operation Manual

This chapter describes how to operate your VAX 4000 (BA430) 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 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
200 (BA430) 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 CPU cover panel.
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 CPU cover panel is set to
disable (down, dot outside the circle). Digital recommends you run
the system with breaks disabled to prevent the user from inadvertently
halting the system by pressing
the system causes all activity to stop.
Operating the System
Some of the instructions may
on the console terminal. Halting
Break
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