IBM RT User manual

IBM RT PC
User Setup Guide
SA23-2608-0
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CAUTION:
This product is equipped with a 3-wire power cord and plug for the user's safety. Use this
power cord in conjunction with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical
shock.
Third Edition (June 1988)
Thismajor revision obsoletes previous editions of the IB M R T P C User S etup Guide.
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DANISH ADVARSEL
ADVARSEL
D e r sk a l v a er e slu k k e t fo r a fb r y d e r k o n ta k te r n e p a o sy st e m n h e d e n o g alle tilslu tte d e
e n h ed er ( O ff) , fo er ev e n tu e lle d a e k s le r fje rn es, eller s ig n a lk a b le r a fm on te r e s. D er n a e s t
ta g e s a lle le d n in g e r u d a f s tik k o n ta k te r n e .
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DUTCH GEVAAR
Waarschuw ing
Schäkel de systeemeenheid en alle randapparatuur uit en haal de netspanningsstekkers van de
systeemeenheid en van alle randapparatuur uit de stopcontacten, voordat u een kap opent of
een signaalkabel loshaalt.
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v e ilig h e id sv o o r s c h r if t e n v o l d o e n ”.
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FINNISH VAROITUS
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Ennen minkään yhteyskaapelin tai kannen irroittamista, katkaise virta systeemiyksiköstä ja
kaikista siihen liitetyistä laitteista; irroita Sitten kaikki verkkojohdot pistorasioistaan.
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VAROITUS - Laitteen virheetön ja turvallinen toiminta vaatii, että se liitetään vain
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Vor dem Entfernen von Verkleidungen oder dem Trennen von Signalkabeln Netzschalter der
Systemeinheit und aller angeschlossenen Geräte ausschalten. Dann alle Netzkabel aus den
Netzsteckdosen ziehen.
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USER SETUP GUIDE
About This Book
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A bout This Book
IBM RT PC User Setup Guide contains information to help you set
up the IBM RT Personal Computer®. The setup process consists of
three basic tasks:
1. Identifying, unpacking, and connecting (cabling) the devices to
the system unit
2. Testing the system setup
3. Installing the operating system and adding devices.
To help you set up the IBM RT PC, IBM has provided three types
of information: .
• Check list of tasks (Section 1, the most important section of this
book)
• Sections 2 and 3 of this book (supporting information for every
type of setup)
• Other books (detailed information).
How to Do The Setup Task
Section 1, “Setup Tasks Check List” directs you through a
checklist of tasks to completely set up the IBM RT PC System.
Each task refers you to other documentation for information about
the task.
Do the tasks in the order given, and complete each individual task
before going to the next one.
RT PC and RT Personal Computer are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
RT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
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Section 2, “Connecting Devices to the IBM RT PC System Unit”
contains drawings and reference material to help you connect
IBM-supported devices to the system units. The section shows the
adapters, ports, connectors, and cables needed to connect each
device.
The book shows every possible setup situation for IBM-supported
devices. Select the instructions for the devices you need to connect
to the system unit. This section helps you do task 6 on page 1-6.
Section 3, “Testing the System” contains the steps for testing the
hardware setup. This section helps you do task 7 on page 1-7.
A Reader's Comment Form and Book Evaluation Form are
provided at the back of this book. Use the Reader's Comment
Form at any time to give IBM information that may improve the
book. After you become familiar with the book, use the Book
Evaluation Form to give IBM specific feedback about the book.
What You Need
You can unpack, set up, connect devices, test the hardware, and
install the operating system programs using the check list, the
other information in this book, other referenced documentation,
and two flat-bladed screwdrivers (small and medium).
You also need sufficient floor space in which to work, sturdy desks
or tables on which to set up the devices, and grounded electrical
outlets for most of the devices.
To begin the setup, go to task 1 in Section 1 of this book.
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Related Information
You may find the following books helpful:
• IBM RT PC Guide to Operations describes the IBM 6151 and
IBM 6150 system units, the displays, keyboard, and other
devices that can be attached. This guide also includes
procedures for operating the hardware and moving the IBM
6151 and IBM 6150 system units.
• IBM RT PC Installing and Customizing the AIX Operating
System provides step-by-step instructions for installing and
customizing the AIX Operating System, including how to add
or delete devices from the system and how to define device
characteristics. This book also explains how to create, delete,
or change AIX and non-AIX minidisks.
• IBM RT PC Options Installation provides instructions for
installing optional adapters in IBM 6151 and IBM 6150 and
installing fixed-disk and diskette drives in IBM 6150 (packaged
with IBM RT PC User Setup Guide).
• IBM RT PC Problem Determination Guide provides instructions
for running diagnostic routines to locate and identify hardware
problems. A problem determination guide for software and two
high-capacity (1.2MB) diskettes containing the IBM RT PC
diagnostic routines are included.
See IBM RT PC Bibliography and Master Index for order numbers
of IBM RT PC publications and diskettes.
AIX is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
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