Intergraph TD-x10 Setup User guide

TD-x10, TDZ-x1x, TDZ-612 RAX
System Setup
DHA018560
September 1997

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contract, and nothing stated in, or implied by, this document or its contents shall be considered or deemed a
modification or amendment of such warranties.
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RAX, Intense 3D, and RealiZmare trademarks of Intergraph Corporation.
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FCC/DOC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Warnings
Changes or modifications made to the system that are not approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to open the equipment unless instructed. Do not use a
tool for purposes other than instructed.
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with the same
or equivalent type as recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
There are no user serviceable parts in the power supply. Refer all servicing of the power supply to qualified
service personnel.
Notes
Read all operating instructions before using the equipment. Keep these instructions for future reference.
Follow all warnings on the equipment or in the operating instructions.

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Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................. vii
About This Document...................................................................................................... vii
Document Conventions.................................................................................................... vii
Finding Operating System Information........................................................................... viii
Finding System Hardware Information...........................................................................viii
Learning About System Ergonomics................................................................................. ix
Finding Intergraph on the Internet..................................................................................... ix
Getting Telephone Support ................................................................................................ x
Using the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service ..................................................................... x
Using the Intergraph FAXLink.......................................................................................... xi
1 Setting Up the Hardware.............................................................................................. 1
Unpacking the System........................................................................................................ 2
Placing System Components.............................................................................................. 3
Setting Up a TD-x10 or TDZ-x1x System ......................................................................... 3
Connecting the Monitor...................................................................................................... 6
Installing RAID Disk Drives.............................................................................................. 7
Installing an External SCSI Device.................................................................................... 8
Starting and Shutting Down the System............................................................................. 8
System Precautions........................................................................................................... 11
What Now? ...................................................................................................................... 11
2 Setting Up the Software.............................................................................................. 13
Preparing for Setup .......................................................................................................... 14
Going Through Setup....................................................................................................... 16
Using the Welcome Dialog .............................................................................................. 17
InterSite Watchdog ............................................................................................ 17
InterSite Hardware Monitor............................................................................... 18
Changing InterSite Hardware Monitor Settings................................................. 18
DMI Console...................................................................................................... 19
Reviewing the System Introduction.................................................................... 20
Creating Backup Diskettes................................................................................. 21
Creating an Emergency Repair Disk.................................................................. 22
Finding Customer Support................................................................................. 22
What Now? ...................................................................................................................... 22
3 Configuring the System .............................................................................................. 23
Configuring the Video Display......................................................................................... 24
Configuring the RealiZm and Intense 3D Pro Video Display Drivers ............................. 24
Configuring the G95 Video Display Driver ..................................................................... 24
Changing the Monitor Refresh Rate................................................................... 25
Changing the Dual-Screen Style........................................................................ 27

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Configuring Support for Heidi Graphics ..........................................................................27
Correcting Video Display Problems.................................................................................28
Configuring Networking...................................................................................................29
Configuring the Sound Driver..........................................................................................29
Configuring Free Disk Space............................................................................................29
Configuring External SCSI Peripherals............................................................................30
Disabling Ultra SCSI Capability........................................................................30
Using the SCSISelect Utility..............................................................................31
Configuring and Using the RAID Disk Arrays.................................................................31
Ensuring PC Card Support and Operation........................................................................31
Updating the Operating System........................................................................................32
4 Configuring the BIOS .................................................................................................33
Starting AMIBIOS Setup..................................................................................................34
Using AMIBIOS Setup.....................................................................................................35
Standard Setup ...................................................................................................35
Advanced Setup .................................................................................................36
Chipset Setup .....................................................................................................39
Peripheral Setup.................................................................................................41
Utility Menu.......................................................................................................43
Security Menu....................................................................................................43
Default Menu .....................................................................................................44
Reprogramming the BIOS................................................................................................46
Changing the System Boot Sequence...............................................................................47
5 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................49
System Power................................................................................................................... 50
System Boot......................................................................................................................50
Sound................................................................................................................................54
Video................................................................................................................................54
Miscellaneous Hardware ..................................................................................................55
Network............................................................................................................................56
6 Installing System Software .........................................................................................57
Before You Begin.............................................................................................................58
Configure the RAID Disk Array.......................................................................................58
Install Windows NT Workstation 4.0...............................................................................59
Adjust Hard Disk Drive and Virtual Memory Settings.....................................................60
Install RAID Software......................................................................................................60
Disable Command Queuing..............................................................................................60
Configure the Sound Driver..............................................................................................61
Updating the Operating System........................................................................................62
Index................................................................................................................................63

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Preface
TD-x10, TDZ-x1x, TDZ-612 RAX System Setup describes setting up and configuring your
TD-x10, TDZ-x1x, or TDZ-612 RAX workstation for use. This document also provides
information on operating the system and re-installing system software.
About This Document
TD-x10, TDZ-x1x, TDZ-612 RAX System Setup is organized as follows:
u Chapter 1, “Setting Up the Hardware,” describes how to set up and start the system
hardware.
u Chapter 2, “Setting Up the Software,” describes how to set up the system software.
u Chapter 3, “Configuring the System,” describes how to configure the system for use.
u Chapter 4, “Configuring the BIOS,” describes how to use AMIBIOS Setup to configure
the system’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).
u Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” describes how to resolve common system problems.
u Chapter 6, “Installing System Software,” describes how to install the operating system
and associated system software, if required.
Document Conventions
Bold Commands, words, or characters that you key in literally.
Italic Variable values that you supply, or cross-references.
Monospace Output displayed on the screen.
SMALL CAPS Key names on the keyboard, such as D, ALT or F3; names of files and
directories. You can type filenames and directory names in the dialog boxes
or the command line in lowercase unless directed otherwise.
CTRL+DPress a key while simultaneously pressing another key; for example, press
CTRL and D simultaneously.

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Finding Operating System Information
For more detailed information on the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, refer to
the printed and online Windows NT documentation from Microsoft:
u For basic information on using and installing Windows NT Workstation 4.0, refer to Start
Here, delivered in the Windows NT Workstation software package.
u For detailed information on using Windows NT Workstation 4.0, refer to Windows NT
Workstation Help.
If you ordered your system with the Solaris 2.5 for x86 operating system, you received printed
and online documentation from Intergraph and Sun Microsystems:
u For basic information on installing and setting up Solaris 2.5 for x86, refer to Intergraph’s
Software Configuration for Solaris 2.5 for x86.
u For additional information on installing and configuring Solaris 2.5, refer to the
documentation in Sun Microsystems’ Solaris software package.
u For detailed information on using Solaris 2.5, refer to the online Solaris User
AnswerBook, delivered on CD-ROM with the operating system.
Finding System Hardware Information
An online introduction to your new system is provided in the System Introduction, which
covers subjects such as the following:
u System features
u System controls and connections
u Intergraph customer support
The System Introduction is a Windows Help 4.0 document. To view the System Introduction,
select System Intro in the Welcome dialog that displays the first time you start the system.
You can also view the System Introduction by opening the SYSINTRO.HLP file in the
C:\WIN32APP\SYSINTRO directory on your system disk.
Detailed reference information for your new system is provided in the System Reference,
which covers subjects such as the following:
u Opening and closing the base unit
u Precautions against electrostatic discharges
u Replacing and upgrading system components
u Installing option boards
u System interrupt requests (IRQs)
u External port and system board connectors

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u System board jumpers
u Power supply information
u Wiring diagrams
u Cable pinouts
The System Reference is delivered on the system disk, in the C:\WIN32APP\SYSREF directory.
The document is in Portable Document Format (PDF); to view it, use the Adobe Acrobat
Reader. A copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader installer is included with the System Reference;
refer to the README.TXT file in C:\WIN32APP\SYSREF for more information.
Refer to the Late-Breaking News shipped with your system for important hardware, software,
and documentation information not covered in this document.
Learning About System Ergonomics
Please read the Ergonomics Guide included with your Intergraph system. This document
provides valuable information on ways to minimize repetitive stress injuries for persons
working with a computer.
Finding Intergraph on the Internet
You can find Intergraph on the Internet in the following ways:
u If you have a World Wide Web browser, connect to Intergraph Online, Intergraph’s
World Wide Web server, at http://www.intergraph.com. From the home page, follow
the links to Customer Services for information on available customer services and support
options.
u If you have a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or Gopher program, connect to Intergraph at
ftp.intergraph.com or gopher.intergraph.com.
u You can get information from Intergraph’s email server at [email protected]. Put
help in the body of the message (the subject line is ignored) to get information on such
subjects as Intergraph’s online services and where to get World Wide Web browsers.
u You can participate in the Intergraph Customer Forum (ICF), a bidirectional gateway to
the USENET newsgroup comp.sys.intergraph. Anything posted to that group or sent to
[email protected] is emailed to all subscribers. Incoming email messages
are also posted to the newsgroup. You can subscribe to the ICF via Intergraph Online.

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Getting Telephone Support
If you experience problems with your Intergraph product, or have questions about the
information in this document, you can contact Intergraph for help.
u In the United States, call the Customer Response Center at 1-800-633-7248 between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday (except
holidays).
u Outside the United States, contact the Intergraph subsidiary or distributor from which you
purchased your Intergraph system or software.
Have the following information readily available when you call:
u Your service number, which identifies your site to Intergraph. The service number is
used for warranty or maintenance calls.
u Your Customer Personal Identification Number (CPIN). The CPIN is assigned to you the
first time you call the Customer Response Center, and is associated with your service
number for future call logging.
u The product’s name or model number.
u The product’s serial number. Software product serial numbers are included in the product
packaging. Hardware product serial numbers are on a sticker affixed to the hardware
product.
u Your name and telephone number.
u A brief description of the question or problem.
Using the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (IBBS) is an
electronic forum for Intergraph customers to exchange information with Intergraph's technical
and marketing staff, and with other Intergraph customers. You can use the IBBS to get
technical support information, documentation and training information, programs, and
software updates and fixes. The IBBS is also available for you to give suggestions, make
inquiries, and report problems.
To connect to the IBBS:
1. Set your system’s communications protocol for eight (8) data bits, no parity, one (1) stop
bit, and any baud rate up to 14,400.
2. Using a modem, dial the IBBS number, 1-205-730-8786. You can dial 1-205-730-6504 if
you are using a 2,400 baud connection.

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3. Mirror sites are maintained for locations outside the United States. Information on these
sites is available on Intergraph Online, Intergraph’s World Wide Web server.
4. When connected, respond to the login request by keying in your user ID. If you have not
connected before, key in new to create a user ID.
5. Follow the menus to find what you need. If you are new to computer bulletin boards, the
IBBS provides clear choices and plenty of online help. A text file that explains IBBS
commands and organization is available for you to download.
If you have trouble connecting to or using the IBBS, log a support request through the
Customer Response Center (product entry IBBS), send a fax to 1-205-730-1110, or leave a
message for the System Operator (Sysop) at 1-205-730-1413.
Using the Intergraph FAXLink
Use the Intergraph FAXLink to get technical support information by fax 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. From a touch-tone phone or fax machine phone:
u Call 1-800-240-4300 to get new user instructions, an index listing of available documents,
and an overview of the categories of available information.
u Call 1-205-730-9000 to order the documents (up to 5 per call).
Follow the prompts provided to locate and deliver the information you need.

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1 Setting Up the Hardware
Follow the instructions in this chapter to set up and start the hardware for your Intergraph
TD-x10 or TDZ-x1x workstation.
NOTE If you purchased a TDZ-612 RAX, refer to the Rack-Mount Workstation/Server Installation
Guide for instructions to set up and start your workstation.
Unpacking the System........................................................................................................ 2
Placing System Components.............................................................................................. 3
Setting Up a TD-x10 or TDZ-x1x System ......................................................................... 3
Connecting the Monitor...................................................................................................... 6
Installing RAID Disk Drives.............................................................................................. 7
Installing an External SCSI Device.................................................................................... 8
Starting and Shutting Down the System............................................................................. 8
System Precautions........................................................................................................... 11
What Now? ...................................................................................................................... 11

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Unpacking the System
Remove everything from the shipping cartons and verify you have the following equipment.
CAUTION Carefully remove the monitor and the base unit from their packaging. Do not let the monitor or
the base unit drop onto a hard surface, or damage to internal components may result.
The workstation carton contains the following items:
u Workstation base unit, footstands, and power cord.
u Keyboard and mouse.
u Operating system and system software carton.
u RAID carton (for systems with internal RAID).
u Intergraph documentation.
The carton for the operating system and system software contains the following items:
u Windows NT Workstation or Solaris 2.5 for x86 operating system software (CD-ROM
and diskettes) and documentation.
u Windows NT 4 Service Pack 3 software.
u Intergraph system software for Windows NT 4 or Solaris 2.5 for x86 (diskettes).
If you purchased a monitor from Intergraph, its carton contains the following:
u Monitor and power cord.
u Video cable.
u Monitor documentation.
NOTE If any of these items were not delivered, call the Customer Response Center immediately at
1-800-633-7248.
Retain all packaging materials. If you return equipment for repair, you must return it in the
original packaging to obtain warranty service (if provided under your contract agreement).

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Placing System Components
When placing system components, keep these guidelines in mind:
CAUTION Do not move the monitor or the base unit without first turning off power, or damage to internal
components may result.
u Move and place the monitor and the base unit carefully.
u Place the base unit in a location where air can circulate freely around it. The front and
back panels should each have at least a 3-inch clearance. If a desktop base unit is
positioned horizontally, the sides should each have at least a 1-inch clearance.
u Do not expose the system to high levels of dust, smoke, or moisture.
u The location should maintain a temperature range of 10 °C/50 °F to 26 °C/80 °F
(21 °C/70 °F optimum), and a humidity range of 20 percent to 80 percent non-condensing
(50 percent optimum).
Setting Up a TD-x10 or TDZ-x1x System
Follow the instructions in this section to set up the hardware for a TD-x10 or TDZ-x1x
system.
To set up the system:
1. If setting up a deskside system, or if setting up a desktop system in a vertical orientation,
place the footstands on the bottom of the base unit. Place the back footstand between the
ribs on the back and side of the base unit.
WARNING To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, and to allow proper airflow, you must
use the footstands when setting up a desktop base unit in a vertical orientation.
NOTE Ensure the CD-ROM drive is at the top when setting up a desktop base unit in a vertical
orientation.
2. Connect the cables for peripheral devices to the base unit and to the peripheral devices, as
necessary. Refer to the following figure. Additional information on connecting external
SCSI devices is provided later in this chapter.

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SCSI Game/MIDI COM1 COM2 Video Out VGA In
VGA Out
AC Voltage
Switch Microphone
Line In
Line Out 10/100Base-T Ethernet
Keyboard
Mouse
Parallel
CAUTION If you are using cables not supplied by Intergraph, you must use shielded cables to prevent
excessive electromagnetic interference (EMI). Intergraph cables are designed to reduce the
amount of EMI produced by the system.
NOTE All cable ports on the base unit and on other Intergraph equipment are keyed or molded to
ensure proper cable attachment. If a cable is not attaching easily, ensure that you are
aligning the cable connector correctly with the port.
NOTE When connecting the multimedia keyboard to the base unit, the cable labeled Mic connects to
the Microphone jack, and the cable labeled Audio connects to the Line Out jack.
NOTE The ports on the back on the base unit are labeled using PC 97 compliant icons.

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Game/MIDI
Microphone
Line In
Line Out
10/100Base-T
Ethernet
Keyboard
Mouse
COM1
COM2
Parallel
VGA Out VGA In
Video Out
SCSI
3. For a desktop system, set the AC voltage switch to the proper line voltage for your
location. If you do not know the proper line voltage for your location, contact your local
power utility.
For a deskside system, the proper line voltage is detected and set automatically by the
power supply.
WARNING Ensure the power switch on the front of the base unit is disengaged (in the out
position). If the power switch is engaged, power will be applied to the system when the
base unit power cord is plugged into the AC outlet, possibly causing equipment
damage.
4. Connect the power cords for the monitor and base unit to an uninterruptible power supply
(UPS) or to a grounded three-prong AC wall outlet. Then connect the power cords to the
base unit and to the monitor.
5. Connect the monitor as described in “Connecting the Monitor” later in this chapter.
6. If setting up a system with an internal RAID disk array, install the RAID disk drives as
described in “Installing a RAID Disk Drive” later in this chapter.

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Connecting the Monitor
For systems using a RealiZm Z10 video display adapter:
Connect a video loopback cable to the VGA Out port adjacent to the parallel port, and to the
VGA In port on the RealiZm video display adapter. Refer to the following figure.
For systems using any video display adapter:
Connect the video cable to the monitor and to the Video Out port on the video display adapter
in the appropriate PCI slot. Refer to the following figure.
Video Out
VGA In
VGA Out
CAUTION Unless you use an on-board G95 video display adapter, do not connect the video cable for the
monitor to either of the VGA ports. If you do, the system will boot up to the blue screen and
stop, or video will not display at all.
If you use an on-board G95 video display adapter, connect the video cable to the monitor and
to the on-board VGA Out port.
For information on connecting the system to dual monitors, or for more detailed information
on the system’s video display adapter, refer to the documentation delivered with the adapter.

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Installing RAID Disk Drives
If setting up a system with an internal Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID), you
must install the RAID disk drives before starting the system.
To install RAID disk drives:
1. Remove the RAID disk drives from the carton labeled “This box contains hard disks
loaded with operating system software.” These are the boot drives (containing the
operating system), and they are labeled with a drive ID number.
2. Install the boot drives into the internal RAID slots as shown in the following figure.
For each RAID disk drive, extend the latching clips on the drive and align the rails on the
side of the drive with the guides inside the slot. Push the drive between the latching clips
until it slides all the way into the slot and firmly engages the connector. Close the
latching clips to lock the drive in the slot.
3. RAID disk drives without labels are unformatted. You can install them in any order after
installing the boot drives. Label them as follows: drive ID 4 in slot 4, drive ID 5 in slot
5, drive ID 6 in slot 6.
Slot 6 (Drive ID 6 if present)
Slot 5 (Drive ID 5 if present)
Slot 4 (Drive ID 4 if present)
Slot 3 (Drive ID 2)
Slot 2 (Drive ID 1)
Slot 1 (Drive ID 0)
Latching
Clips
NOTE Do not use drive ID 3 for a RAID disk drive. Intergraph reserves SCSI ID 3 for the entire RAID
disk array.
For information on connecting to an external RAID disk array, or for more information on
RAID hardware, refer to the InterRAID documentation delivered with the system.

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Installing an External SCSI Device
To install an external SCSI device:
1. Set the device’s SCSI ID to an unused number and enable or disable the device’s SCSI
termination according to the vendor’s instructions.
2. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI port on the back of the base unit. If other
external SCSI devices are installed, connect the SCSI cable to the available SCSI port on
the last device on the SCSI cable chain.
CAUTION Connecting a non-compliant SCSI-1 device to your system may cause your system to stop
working, or lead to other unpredictable results. For more information, see Chapter 3,
“Configuring the System.”
3. Connect the device to the other end of the SCSI cable.
If necessary, install the device drivers and configure the device according to the vendor’s
instructions.
Starting and Shutting Down the System
WARNING If the AC voltage switch on the back of the desktop base unit is not set to the proper
line voltage for your location, serious equipment damage may result when you turn on
power to the system.
NOTE For information on starting a system running the Solaris 2.5 for x86 operating system, refer to
Intergraph’s
Software Configuration for Solaris 2.5 for x86 .
The system uses a push-button power switch on the front of the base unit. To turn on system
power, push the power switch to the in position. The following figures show the front of the
base unit.