Instruction manual

Eagle 450 Installation and Technical Manual, Rev. 00
Chapter 4 - Installation
This chapter describes what you have to do to get the Eagle 450 up and running. It covers:
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Site requirements and preparation
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Unpacking and preparing the computer
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Initial setup and testing
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Setting CMOS options
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Modifying the initialization file
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Adding user names
SITE REQUIREMENTS
Like any other computer, the Eagle 450 requires an appropriate site. When choosing where to place the
computer, consider these conditions:
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Size: Make sure the computer and any other equipment, such as external peripherals, terminals,
or printers, will fit with enough room for cables, ventilation, workspace, etc. There must be at
least six inches of space behind the main cabinet for ventilation, and cable connections could
need even more.
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Power: The computer must have enough reliable, properly regulated electrical power. It may be a
good idea to test the line voltage. Many power companies will install test equipment to
determine if you need additional line regulation. You can also test line voltages using a high-
speed line transient recorder. If, over several days, the line voltage varies more than 10 percent
from the rated line voltage, you may need a power conditioner and a new, dedicated AC power
circuit.
To avoid electrical interference, sources of electrical noise such as air conditioners, copiers, or
cleaning equipment should not be connected to the same power circuit as the computer.
There must be enough outlets for the computer and any peripherals. These outlets should have a
common grounding point restricted to only those connections coming from the computer
installation. If you must use extension cords, be sure the cords are rated for the full amount of
current the computer or peripheral requires. For the main computer, the cord rating should be at
least 15 amps.
Power requirements are listed in the Specification chapter, on page 2-1.
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Static: Static electricity can cause the computer to reboot unexpectedly, and can even damage or
destroy internal components. Ideally, the computer should not be in a carpeted area. If it must be,
use anti-static spray as necessary or install an air conditioner which controls humidity to reduce
static electricity.
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Temperature and humidity: The computer is fairly tolerant, but extreme conditions can keep it
from working properly. Temperature and humidity limits are given in the Specifications chapter,
on page 2-1.