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Observing Operating Precautions
Observe the following precautions when operating the system:
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When restarting the system, use the operating system controls instead of turning the
power switch off and on. Use the power switch only when instructed, or as the last
alternative for restarting the system.
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Never turn off power to the base unit when the disk access LED is lit.
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After turning off power to the base unit, wait at least 30 seconds before turning the
power on again, to ensure that the disk drives have stopped and the system has power-
cycled properly.
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Run virus scan software periodically to ensure that your system’s files and programs are
not corrupted.
Using InterSite Programs
Your system shipped with several InterSite programs, including the following:
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InterSite Version Manager is a tool for creating system software backup diskettes, and
for updating device drivers and other system software products installed on the system.
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InterSite DMI Console gives easy access to the system’s status and configuration
information. The Console is based on the Desktop Management Interface (DMI),
through a window containing a graphical information tree view pane, a service provider
component information pane, and a message pane. Designed for Windows NT, DMI
Console works with the Desktop Management Interface (DMI), a technology standard
that enables the effective management of personal computers.
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InterSite Hardware Monitor is an easy-to-use interface to instrumentation data measured
by sensors inside the computer. Event information is reported to the Windows NT
Event Log and displayed graphically.
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InterSite Watchdog is a system monitoring tool with remote monitoring capabilities.
You can install Watchdog on a system running the Windows NT, and use it to monitor
workstations and servers also running Windows NT.
From the operating system Start menu, go to Programs/InterSite to find the InterSite
programs on your system. See the online Help for each InterSite program for more
information on how to use the program.
