HP Digital AlphaStation 255 Family - Table of Contents

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Contents
Preface
1 Getting Started
Introduction........................................................................................................... 1-1
Before Starting Your System................................................................................. 1-2
Posture and Work Habits................................................................................ 1-2
Identifying the Correct AC Power Cord..........................................................1-5
Installing Your System.......................................................................................... 1-6
Connecting System Parts................................................................................ 1-7
Network Connection....................................................................................... 1-9
Starting Your System ............................................................................................ 1-9
Preloaded Operating System Software.......................................................... 1-10
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation..................................................... 1-10
Digital UNIX......................................................................................... 1-11
OpenVMS Alpha................................................................................... 1-11
Switching Console Firmware........................................................................ 1-11
If No Operating System Is Installed.............................................................. 1-11
Turning Off Your System.................................................................................... 1-12
Computer Security .............................................................................................. 1-13
Optional Lock .............................................................................................. 1-13
Passwords..................................................................................................... 1-13
2 System Overview
Introduction...........................................................................................................2–1
Energy Management .............................................................................................2–1
System Features ....................................................................................................2–1