Bull ESCALA E Series Operator's Manual - page 43
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Maintaining the System
Initial Startup
If you have just received your system and need to start it up for the first time, please refer
to
Starting the System for the First Time
, in the
Setting Up the System
manual.
Starting the System
CAUTION:
For proper cooling and safe operation of the computer, all the covers must be in
place before you power up the system.
Follow these steps to power up the system for your daily operation.
1. If a disk expansion unit is connected, be sure that its Key Mode Switch is properly set.
For detailed information, please refer to the
Using the Disk Expansion Unit
manual.
2. Be sure that the system unit, all external devices and expansion units (if any) are
connected to the proper power outlets.
3. Switch on the external devices (if connected).
4. Switch on the system console.
5. Power on the system setting the base unit Key Mode Switch to the Normal position.
6. The system begins its normal startup routine and is ready for use.
7. You can now log into the system.
Note:
In case you power on the system by setting the Key Mode Switch to the Service
position, you enter the operating system diagnostic mode.
Logging into the System
Warning:
After you have started the system, it may take a few minutes for your login
prompt to appear on the display. This amount of time depends on your system
configuration. Do not press any keys while you are waiting, as this may cause unexpected
results.
When the login prompt appears on the display:
1. Type your login name and press the Enter key or click on the OK button.
2. If a
password
is required (the related prompt appears), type your password and press
the Enter key or click on the OK button (the screen does not display your password as
you type it).
If the password prompt does not appear, you have no password defined and you can
begin working on the operating system.
If the system displays:
login incorrect
Log in again, and enter the correct login name and password. If you still have problems,
ask your system administrator.