Startup sequence
This is a typical startup sequence of events for the NetVista Thin Client Express. If
any of these events do not occur, see “Resolving hardware problems”on page 31.
1. The following devices show light-emitting diode (LED) indications:
vLogic unit (system LED and network status LED)
vKeyboard
vMonitor
1
vAny USB devices
2
2. The following internal hardware components initialize:
vMemory
vL1 cache
vVideo memory
vKeyboard controller
3. The IBM NetVista thin client screen appears on the monitor.
4. One of the following appears:
vThe Thin Client Express Setup Utility. The Setup Utility appears in either of
the following situations:
–You start the NetVistathin client for the first time.
–You previously reset the NetVistathin client to the factory-default
property settings.
The Configuration Tool launches after the Setup Utility in either situation.
Refer to “Configuring the N2800e Thin Client Express”on page 11for more
information about working with the Setup Utility.
vThe NetVista Thin Client Express detects the CompactFlash card and loads
the operating system into memory.
vThe interface that you specified with the Configuration Tool appears. The
interface can be either of the following:
–One or more applications
–A launch bar with one or more applications
Refer to the following sections for more information about configuring your
NetVista Thin Client Express:
v“Configuring the N2800e Thin Client Express”on page 11
v“Installing the Thin Client Service Utility and the Operations Utilities”on
page 15
v“Managing your Thin Client Express remotely”on page 19
1.Refer to the documentation for your monitor if there is no LED indication.
2.Refer to the documentation for your USB devices if there are no LED indications.
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