Operator`s manual

2.8 Completing Installation
This section describes the final procedures to complete the installation
of the VAX 4000 Model 500 computer system.
2.8.1 Turn on the System and Select a Language
You are now ready to turn on the system and select a language. The
language you select controls only the language of the critical system
messages in the console program, which is part of the firmware contained
in the CPU. The CPU firmware enables you to give commands to the
system, and also generates error messages. CPU firmware is described
in the VAX 4000 Model 500 Technical Information manual.
CAUTION
Do not operate your system without the Digital slot cov-
ers in place. They protect the equipment, maintain
proper airflow for cooling, and provide EMI-RFI contain-
ment that meets international regulatory standards.
Turn on the system and select a language as follows:
1. Turn on the console terminal and wait until it has performed its
self-tests successfully.
2. Turn on the expander, if one is connected to your system.
Make sure the ac indicator on the expander power supply glows
orange. If the power control bus cable is installed, the expander
will not power up until the system is turned on.
3. Turn on the system by setting the power supply circuit breaker and
the system ON/OFF switch to position ON (|). The ac present
indicator, located on the power supply, will glow orange.
Within a few moments, the language selection menu is displayed on
the console terminal, as shown in Figure 2–50.
NOTE
If you are using a terminal that does not support mul-
tiple languages, this menu does not appear and the
system defaults to English (United States/Canada).
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