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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
Before You Begin ................................................................................................... 1–1
Initial System Inventory ................................................................................... 1–1
Pre-Startup Checklist ....................................................................................... 1–2
Creating a Comfortable Work Environment ..................................................... 1–2
Installing Your System............................................................................................ 1–4
Network Connection ........................................................................................ 1–5
Connecting External System Devices ............................................................... 1–6
Starting Your System .............................................................................................. 1–8
Preloaded Operating System Software.............................................................. 1–9
Turning Off Your System ....................................................................................... 1–9
Microsoft Windows NT............................................................................. 1–9
DIGITAL UNIX........................................................................................ 1–9
OpenVMS ............................................................................................... 1–10
System Security .................................................................................................... 1–10
Chassis Lockdown Hasp................................................................................. 1–10
Kensington Lock............................................................................................ 1–10
Passwords ...................................................................................................... 1–11
2 Setting Up an Operating System
Starting a Windows NT Installation ........................................................................ 2–1
Starting a DIGITAL UNIX or OpenVMS Installation ............................................. 2–5
Updating Firmware ................................................................................................. 2–5
Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Firmware ....................................... 2–6
Using the Flash Update Utility from AlphaBIOS....................................... 2–6
Updating Firmware from AlphaBIOS ........................................................ 2–6
Preparing a Firmware Floppy Diskette ...................................................... 2–6
