Altos Computer Systems V 386 Series User manual

Altos System V™
Series 386
Installation

Altos Computer Systems
Altos System V™
Series 386
Installation

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EDmON
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DATE
F'ust Edition
6~21170-001
No~ber 1987
Second Edition 6~21170-002
Jmuary 1988
Third Edition
~2117(H)()3 Narch1988
Fourth Edition 6~21170-004
May 1988
F'lfth Edition 6~21170-00s
October 1988
Sixth Edition
6~2117(H)()6
December 1988
SeftntbEdition
~2117(H)()7 July 1989
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Programs Copyright CI987, 1988, 1989 Altos Computer SJStems.
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GUIDE TO YOUR ALTOS SYSTEM VTM
SERIES 386 DOCUMENTATION
~ RUN-TIME SYSTEM
~ Installation
141 I Part n"""""" 696-21170- •••
690-21869-nnn
• Installation and upgrade
• Set up Multidrop and UPS
_ Using the AOM- Menu System
AI ; Part number: 690-18055-nnn
--.J • Easy-to-use menus to
access programs
• Menu Manager to add, update,
remove menus
Operations Guide
Part number: 690-21171-nnn
• System administration
• Accounting,
file systems
• Backups, port setup
• Communications (UUCP)
• Error messages
Reference (0)
Part number: 690-22869-nnn
• Commands (C)
__ Reference (M)
in Part n.-r: 690-2287o-nM
• Miscellaneous files (M)
;
User's Guide
Part number: 690-21178-nnn
AI (Not shipped with the Run-time system)
• Basic concepts and tasks
• Vi, ed, mall, awk, sed .
• Shells: sh and csh
TEXT PROCESSING SYSTEM
_ DOCUMENTER'S WORKBENCH'·
;,
Part numbers: 690-15843-nnn
690-15844-nnn
I:.J . Mm macros, reference
~,~ • Nroff, troff, tbl, eqn
wi'
DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
Set part number: 690-21585-000
~ Reference (CP, S, F)
~ I • Programming commands (CP)
~: • System calls, library routines (S)
- '. File formats (F)
:;
Programmer's Guide
~ • Make, sces
• Lex, yacc
• Signals, system resources,
device drivers
• Adb, sdb
• Shared libraries
:;
C Complier Library and User's Guide
~ • I/O functions, pipes
• Curses, term1nfo
• Assembly routines
• As, cc, COFF, lint, Id
• Error processing
• Character and string processing
r;
C Complier Language Reference
~ • Elements of C
• Program structure
• Declarations, expressions
• Statements, functions
• Preprocessor directives
r;
Macro Assembler User's Guide
~ and Reference
. • How to use masm
• Error messages
'. Type declarations
• Operands, expressions
• Directives, file control
• Instruction summary
order the User's Guide or any of the above manuals, call 408/434-6688, ext. 3004
d give the manual title and part number.

~About This Manual.
USING THIS MANUAL
This manual, written for the system administrator, de-
scribes how
to install and upgrade the Altos System V™
operating system, and how to set up the optional Multidrop
Communications System and Uninterruptible Power Supply
(UPS).
~,
This manual does not describe how to physically connect
your system
or run the application software that you have
purchased with your system.
NOTE
The last section of this manual, "Change
Information," summarizes
the changes that have
been made
to the manual since the previous
version.
ORGANIZATION
This manual contains the following chapters:
Chapter 1, "Installing and Setting
Up the Operating
System," describes
how to initially install and set up the
operating system, reconfigure ports for your terminals and
printers, and
set up user login accounts.
;) Chapter 2, ''Upgrading Your Operating System," explains how
to upgrade your operating system and install additional
hard disks.
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Chapter 3, "Setting Up Your Multidrop System," describes
how to connect peripherals (terminals, printers, and so on)
to the communications boards (Multidrop, SlO, or ACPA).
Chapter 4, ''Uninterruptlble Power Supply," describes the
software
that supports an Uninterruptible Power Supply,
and explains how to select the desired power-down process
for your installation.
MANUAL CONVENTIONS
This section describes documentation conventions used in
this manual.
Symbol
boldface type
boldface type
italic type
reverse type
Description
What you type. For example:
Type tar cv files
Used for commands, programs,
utilities, functions, and options.
For example:
Use the
tar connnand to back
up your files
to floppy disk.
Variables (a value
that can change),
such as
files, as shown in the
example above. Also for manual
titles, such as Altos System V
Series 386 Operations Guide.
Key you press. For example:
Press __ Press 'tAGI.
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Symbol
pn ••
IIIIc
a, x, n
Description
Keys you press simultaneously
(separated by a hyphen and shown
in
reverse type). For example:
pn •• means you press and
hold
the IaIIDI key and then
press
the d key. .
Keys you press sequentially.
Variables
that can change. They
mean: a (any
letter), n (any
number), x (any
letter or number).
For example:
Version n.na File name
xxxxxx
ADDITIONAL REFERENCE MATERIALS
For more information on your operating system, see the
following list
of manuals. To order a manual, call (408)
434-6688, ext. 3004 and give the manual title and part
number.
Owner's Guide (part number 690-21264-nnn or 690-20351-
nnn) describes how to connect computer components and per-
ipherals, tum on power, and use the diagnostic programs.
Using the AOM Menu System (part number 690-18055-nnn)
describes how to use the Altos Office Manager (AOM) to
install software and manage the operating system.
v

Altos System V Series 386 User's Guide (part number 690-
21178-nnn) (not shipped with the Run-time system) explains
basic operating system concepts and programs (e.g., vi,
ed, sh, csh, mall, sed, and awk).
Altos System V Series 386 Operations Guide (part number
690-21171-nnn) tells how to set up the system for users
and peripherals, maintain and back up the system, optimize
system performance, and use uucp communications programs.
This manual also
contains system and LP spooler error mes-
sages.
Altos System V Series 386 Reference (C) (part number 690-
22869-nnn) and Altos System V Series 386 Reference (M)
(part number 690-22870-nnn) describes the Altos Run-time
system commands and extended utilities sections (C) and
(M).
Altos System V Series 386 Development System Set (part
number 690-21585-000) contains reference and tutorial
material.
Manuals in this set include:
Altos System V Series 386 C Compiler Library and
User's Guide
Altos System V Series 386 C Compiler Language
Reference
Altos System V Series 386 Programmer's Guide
Altos System V Series 386
Macro Assembler User's
Guide and Reference
Altos System V Series 386 Reference Sections
(CP),
(S), and (F)
DOCUMENTER'S WORKBENCH (part numbers 690-15843-nnn
and 690-15844-nnn) describes nun, nroff, trott, and type-
setting functions and commands.
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Contents
) Contents
1 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE
OPERATING SYSTEM
1-3 HOW TO START
1-4 INSTALLATION
SUMMARY
1-5 INSTALLING THE OPERATING SYSTEM
1-13 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL HARD DISKS
1-14 SETTING UP THE PORTS FOR TERMINALS
AND PRINTERS
1-20 Adding a Port
1-22 Changing a
Port
1-23
Setting Up a Printer
1-28 Removing a
Port from Use
It,
1-28 Exiting
the Port Configuration Program
I 1-29 CREATING
AND CHANGING USER ACCOUNTS
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1-30
User Administration Commands
1-31 Creating a User Account
1-33 Guidelines
1-34 CHECKING THE FILE SYSTEM, SETTING THE
DATE, AND STARTING UP
1-36 RECOVERING FROM INTERRUPTED INSTALLATION
1-37
WHERE TO NEXT?
2 UPGRADING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM
2-3 INTRODUCTION
2-4 INSTALLING THE UPDATED VERSION
2-8 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL
HARD DISKS
3 SETTING UP YOUR MULTIDROP SYSTEM
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3-3 INTRODUCTION
3-3 CALCUlATING PORT ADDRESSES
3-7 SET-UP PROCEDURE SUMMARY
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Contents
4 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS)
4-3 INTRODUCTION
4-3 SHUTKILL
4-5 SHUTSAVE
4-8 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
INDEX
CHANGE INFORMATION
FIGURES
Page Figure Title
1-8 1-1
1-17
1-2
1-30 1-3
1-32 1-4
3-8 3-1
4-4 4-1
4-6 4-2
4-7 4-3
TABLES
Welcome to Altos System V Menu
Port Configuration Screen
User Administration Screen
Example of Creating a New User Account
Setting Up Multidrop
SHUTKILL Powerdown
SHUTSAVE Powerdown
SHUTSA VE Power Restoration
Page Table Title
1-15 1-1
1-19 1-2
1-19 1-3
3-5 3-1
3-5
3-2
Port Configuration
Command Line Menu
Center Screen Menu
Sample COMM Board Configurations and
Addresses -386 Series 2000
Sample COMM Board Configurations and
Addresses -386 Series 1000
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Chapter 1
Installing and
~etting Up the
Operating System
1-3 HOW TO START
1-4 INSTALLATION SUMMARY
1-5 INSTALLING THE OPERATING SYSTEM
1-13 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL HARD DISKS
1-14 SETTING UP THE PORTS FOR TERMINALS AND
PRINTERS
1-20 Adding a Port
1-22 Changing a Port
1-23 Setting Up a Printer
1-23 Serial Printer
1-25 Parallel Printer
1-26 Remote Printer
1-27 Testing a Printer
1-28 Removing a Port from Use
1-28 Exiting the Port Configuration Program
1-29 CREATING AND CHANGING USER ACCOUNTS
1-30 User Administration Commands
1-31 Creating a User Account
1-33 Guidelines
1-34 CHECKING THE FILE SYSTEM, SETTING THE
DATE, AND STARTING UP
1-36 RECOVERING FROM INTERRUPTED INSTALLATION
1-38 WHERE TO NEXT?
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Installing and Setting Up the Operating System
After you connect the components of your Altos computer
system and turn on
the power, as described in the Owner's
Guide, you need
to install the operating system programs
and utilities.
This chapter describes
how to install the Altos System V
operating system for
the first time. This chapter also
describes how
to set up the system for terminals and
printers,
create and change user accounts, and set up the
system for other users.
CAUTION
The installation procedures described in this
chapter erase all information on the hard
disk.
If you are upgrading your existing op-
erating
s.yste~ use the procedures described
in Chapter 2.
HOW TO START
Before you begin:
1. Read
the product Release Notes for recent software
changes (found in
the Software Product folder).
2. Assemble
the media you will need for installation:
• Root File System floppy disk
• Utilities cartridge tape
~, 3. Connect the terminal you use for the installation
.) procedures (called the "console") to the console port
(also called
port 00 or port 0) of your Altos com-
puter system (the Owner's Guide for your particular
system has detailed instructions).
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4. Optionally, run the system diagnostic tests. Because
the Altos system Is tested before shipping, this step
is optional.
However, you
can use the diagnostic tests to detect
problems that could occur as a result of shipment
(such
as loosening of components and connections).
The
tests take about one hour. See your Owner's
Guide for Diagnostics instructions.
5. Use
the copy utility on the Diagnostics floppy disk
to copy the floppy disk. Be sure to ·leave the wri te-
protect tab on the floppy while you make the copy.
Always
turn the power off for 30 seconds after using
the system Diagnostics.
Use a soft-tip pen to hand copy the label information.
Store the original in a safe place.
6. Make sure your
cartridge tape is write-protected
(point the arrow on the tape to SAFE).
If you are not familiar with handling floppy disks or
cartridge tape, see the Owner's Guide for instructions.
CAUTION
Do not use the original floppy disk to install
the operating system. Always make a copy of
tbls and any other software you value.
INSTALLATION SUMMARY
The following is a summary of installation procedures.
Detailed procedures
are in the next section.
1.
Start up (boot) the system from your copy of the Root
File System floppy disk.
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Installing and Setting Up the Operating System
2. Install the utIlities from the cartridge tape.
3. Optionally,
set up the system for terminals and
printer(s).
4. Create
or change user login accounts.
5. Install
AOM and optionally install any communication
software
or any application software packages.
(Refer
to the appropriate Altos manual for installa-
tIon instructions.)
6.
Set up the system to display "login" on the other
terminals so other users can use the system.
INSTALLING THE OPERATING SYSTEM
Allow one-half to one hour to install the operating system
for
the first time. If installation is interrupted, the next
time you work with
the system a message will indicate the
system was not shut down properly. In this event, refer
to "Recovering from Interrupted Installation" at the end
of this chapter.
If you encounter problems or error messages not described
in this manual (either during or after software installa-
tion), run the system diagnostIc
tests.
During installation, you can correct a typing error by press-
ing
the •••••• key to back up to the error. Then re-
type the character.
If your Altos terminal has a screen saver (automatically
blanks
if there is no input from the keyboard or the com-
puter for 15 minutes), you can restore the display by
pressing any key.
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Installing and SeNing Up the Operating System
To install the operating system.,
1. Tum on the power, or with the power on, tum it off,
wait 30 seconds, then tum it back on. You will see
the system pass a series of power-up tests.
Prepare to press any character when you are prompted
as follows:
If your system doesn't pass the power-up tests, make
sure
that your terminal is properly set up and con-
nected to the computer (it should be connected to the
console port).
If you press any character in time, you will see a
menu (Step 2 shows
the first two items of the menu).
If you don't press a key in time, the system will
attempt to boot from the hard disk, which doesn't
have the Boot program on it. To correct this, tum
the RESET/RUN key (on the front of your system) to
RESET, then to RUN, and press a key when prompted.
2. If you have not already done so, remove the card-
·board from the floppy disk and tape drive. And, if
you previously put a write-protect tab on your copy
of the Root floppy disk, also remove it. When you
see the following display (or one similar to it),
insert the floppy disk into the disk drive.
NOTE
Make sure your copy of the Root floppy disk
doesn't have a write-protect tab, so the sys-
tem can place information on it.
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Type 2 to boot from the floppy disk. The sequence
looks similar
to the screen that follows.
The screen displays messages
that the system is load-
ing code,
the size of memory, and the number of users
licensed for
the system. (This takes several minutes.)
Then you
are asked if you want to check the file sys-
tem. Type y.
3. Next, the Welcome to Altos System V menu appears as
shown in Figure 1-1.
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Figure 1-1. Welcome to Altos System V Menu
Type a and press I@d.
4. The screen displays:
Because this is
the first time you're installing the
operating system,
the hard disk does not have any
data on it.
Type y and press l@mL
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