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Quick-Start 1
Getting Started Guide 13
Turning on the test set the first time
Initializing the test set using a USB mouse and external monitor
During the initial power-on process, the test set turns off and restarts
several times. This only happens during the initial installation process.
Steps Actions Notes
1 Connect a mouse and
keyboard
• Connect the mouse and
keyboard to two of the USB
ports on the front panel of
the test set.
2 Connect a monitor
• Connect the monitor to the
monitor port on the front
panel of the test set.
• Model E6640A has no display; an external monitor
is required.
• See “Virtual Front Panel" on page 46.
3 Power on the test set a Position the test set so you
have easy access to the
power cord and plug it in.
b Press the power switch
(located near the top right
corner of the PXI rack) to
turn the test set on.
• See “Test Set Location and Mounting Requirements
and “Power requirements" on page 33 for more
details.
• The test set can require more than 5 minutes to
power-on. This is affected by Windows start-up
requirements.
• The Agilent Technologies screen appears.
• At this time, it is safe to turn off the test set before
starting the Setup Wizard.
4 Launch Microsoft Setup
Wizard
• Highlight Microsoft
Windows and press
Enter
to start the pre-installed
operating system.