Instruction manual

Page 4-2 Chapter Four
Eagle 450 Installation and Technical Manual, Rev. 00
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Cabling: The RS-232 cables to any serial terminals and printers should generally not be longer
than 50 feet, and, to avoid interference, should not be too near telephone cables or high-voltage
lines. They also shouldn’t be in elevator shafts or cross walkways.
Parallel printer cables normally should be six feet or shorter. External SCSI cables also have
length restrictions, as discussed in Chapter 3. If you have printers or external SCSI devices,
make sure the places for them are close enough to the main cabinet.
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Cleanliness: Try to locate the computer out of harm’s way, where no one is likely to spill food or
drink into it, or use its top as a spare table. Dust and dirt can clog the fans and cause heat
problems, so keep the computer in a clean, low-traffic area if possible.
UNPACKING AND PREPARING THE EAGLE 450
Unpack the computer and
save all packing material and cartons
. When re-shipping or otherwise
transporting your computer, you must use the original packaging to ensure safe shipment.
Make sure you have all the equipment you ordered: computer, terminals, cables, and so on. If anything is
missing, or if it appears any equipment was damaged during shipment, please contact Alpha Micro Sales
Order Administration.
Before turning on the computer for the first time, we suggest you open the chassis and make sure all
boards are properly seated and cables are securely attached. While the computer was tested at the factory,
rough handling during shipment can vibrate connectors loose and keep the system from working.
Checking the AC Voltage Setting
Before plugging in the computer for the first time, check the voltage switch on the back panel.
Make sure it is set correctly to 115 or 230 Volts. Turning on the computer with the voltage switch
on the wrong setting can seriously damage the computer.
The voltage switch is next to the power cord plug, as shown on the picture of the Eagle 450 back panel in
Chapter 3.
Recording the SSD Identification Number
The SSD for the AM-138 board in the Eagle 450 is written on the system ID label on the back of the
computer. Please enter the SSD on the Contact Information Sheet in the
Eagle 450 Owner’s Manual
so
the customer has it easily available if needed.