Sun Microsystems Fire 880, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 2 Setting Up the System 51
How to Power On the System
Before You Begin
Do not use this power-on procedure if the operating system is already installed and
you have just added a new internal option or external storage device. To power on
the system after adding one of these options, see:
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“How to Initiate a Reconfiguration Boot” on page 55
What to Do
Caution –
Before you power on the system, make sure that the front and side doors
and all plastic outer panels are properly installed.
1. Turn on power to any peripherals and external storage devices.
2. Turn on power to the alphanumeric terminal or local graphics console, if present.
3. Insert the system key into the front panel keyswitch and turn it to the Normal or
Diagnostics position.
See “About the Status and Control Panel” on page 10 for more information.
4. Press the Power button to the left of the keyswitch to power on the system.