Altos 486 User manual

___ ALTOS _
486
SETTiNq Up
I

Altos 486
Setting Up Guide

FEDERAL ODBMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION NOTICE
WARNING
This equipment can radiate radio frequency and energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may
cause interference to radio communications. It.has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device
pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated
in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the
user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures
may be required to correct the interference.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ALTOS is a registered trademark and WorkNet is a trademark of Altos
Computer Systems.
XENIX is a trademark of Microsoft.
Concurrent CP/M is a trademark of Digital Research.
CAIft'ION
If you have to send your system for repair, part of the test procedure
erases the data on the hard disk. Therefore, copy a1l the contents of
the hard disk, as Altos does not guarantee data integrity upon return
of your unit.
SAFETY WARNDIG
Disconnect the AC power cord before installing any option boards and
before replacing the fuse.
Do not attempt to service any parts of the 486 system.

IftRODUCTION
1-1 1.
CHOOSIM.; A LOCATION
2-1 2. SETTIII2 UP YOUR SYSTEM
2-2 CONNECTING THE KEYBOARD TO THE MONITOR
2-2 CONNECTING THE TERMINAL POWER CORD
2-3 CONNECTING THE TERMINAL TO THE SYSTEM
2-4 CONNECTING THE SYSTEM POWER CORD
3 -1 3 • STARTUC YOUR SYSTEM
3-2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN
3-2 TURNING THE TERMINAL ON
3-2 TURNING THE SYSTEM ON
4-1 4. PROBLEM CHECKLIST
5-1 5. WHERE DO YOU GO NEXT?
5-2 OPERATING SYSTEMS
5-2 ALTOS FAMILY OF RELATED MANUALS
5-2 486 DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL
5-2 486 SYSTEM REFERENCE MANUAL
5-3 486 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
6-1 6. BANDLIM; DISKETTES
6-2 HANDLING DISKETTES
6-3 PROTECTING YOUR DATA
6-3 INSERTING A DISKETTE
6-3 SAVING ORIGINAL DISKETTES
Contents
7-1 7. CONNECTIIIG A PRIBTER AlID ADDITIONAL
TERMINALS
7-2 CONNECTING A PRINTER
7-3 CONNECTING ADDITIONAL TERMINALS
A-I APPENDIX A: ALTOS 486 SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Warranty Information
Reader Comment For.

ILLUSTRATIONS
Al tos 486 System
1-1 Choosing a Location
2-2 486 Backpanel
2-2 Altos III Terminal Backpanel
2-3 Connecting the Keyboard to the Monitor
2-3 Connecting the Terminal Power Cord
2-4 Connecting the Terminal to the System
2-4 Connecting the System Power Cord
2-5 Rear Viewof the 486Systemwiththe
Cables Connected
3-2 Power Switches For System and Terminal
6-2 Diskette Handling
6-3 Inserting a Diskette
7-2 Wiring Diagram -486 to Epson RX-80
(Serial)
7-3 Wiring Diagram -486 to Epson MX-80 FIT
(Serial)
7-3 Wiring Diagram -486 to TI-810 (Serial)

Introduction
This guide introduces you to the Altos 486 computer
system. It shows you how to connect the various parts
of your system and start it up. Should you experience
any difficul ty with the installation, a checkl ist hel ps
you locate the source of the problem and suggests pos-
sible remedies. After you have finished setting up
your system, this guide directs you where to go next.
A complete 486 system is shown below.
Figure 1. Altos 486 System

Choosing A Location 1
CONTENTS
1-2 CHOOSING A LOCATION
1-1

1-2
After unpacking your 486 and terminal, decide where
you want to use your system. When choosing a location,
consider these suggestions:
1. Choose a stable surface to hold your system and
terminal. Make sure that the surface is large
enough to provide 12" of distance between the
system and the terminal.
2. Place your system and terminal near a 3 way
power
outlet.
3. Orient your terminal away from direct sunlight
or strong room lights.
4. Provide enough space to route the cables and
power cor ds.
5. Be sure the cooling vents for the terminal
and sy stem are not blocked.

ORIENT TERMINAL AWAY
FROM WINDOWS OR
BRIGHT LIGHTS
PLACE TERMINAL AND
SYSTEM AT LEAST 12"
APART
PROVIDE ENOUGH SPACE TO ROUTE
CABLES
AND POWER CORDS
Figure 2. Choosing a Location
1-3
PLACE YOUR
SYSTEM
AND
TERMINAL NEAR A
3-WA Y OUTLET