Specifications

Chapter 3: First Time Setup 10
Starting Up and Shutting Down the System
Starting Up the System for the First Time
To start up the system for the first time:
1 Make sure you have connected the S6 Power Strip to a UPS, power conditioner, or other switchable power source.
2 Turn on power to S6 from the power device.
3 When the system is fully started, if the touchscreen displays an End User License Agreement and the following message, you
must install updated software before you can continue:
Welcome to Avid S6
Before continuing, please choose Shut Down and then follow the instructions on the Registration and Activation cards included
in the front of the S6 Installation Guide to register and activate your purchase on-line so that you can download and install im-
portant software updates.
4 Shutdown/logout and check your Avid account for the most recent update.
5 Follow the installation directions that accompany the update.
6 Proceed to “Setting up S6 for the First Time” on page 11.
Shutting Down
To shut down the Master Module only:
 Navigate the touchscreen to the Settings > About page and touch Shut Down.
To power off the entire system:
1 Shut down the Master Module.
2 Turn off power at the source device supplying power to the S6 Power Strip (UPS, power conditioner or other).
Always shut down the Master Module before powering down the system!