IBM RS/6000 7025 manual Record your identification numbers, Install options

Finishing

the Installation

Important

Ÿ

Be

sure

to

maintain at least 51 mm

(2

in.)

of

space on

all

sides

of

the system

to

allow

the

system's cooling system

to work properly. Blocking the air vents

can cause overheating, which might

result

in

a

malfunction

or

permanent

damage.

Your

system

hardware is set up, and

you are ready to learn

about

your

system

and

make

backup

copies of important software. The order

in which

you do these

tasks

is

up to

you.

Use

the following checklist

as a

guide.

ØRecord your identification numbers

Your	system	has important	identification	information	that	you might need		if you
have	it serviced. Appendix A, “System Records” on page A-1 shows						where	to
find	these	numbers, and	provides space	to record	and	retain	this information.

ØInstall options

If you decided earlier to delay installing your options, you might want to

complete these installations now. See Chapter 5, “Installing Options” on page 5-1 for handling and installation instructions.

ØInstall the Operating System

If AIX is preinstalled in your		system	unit,		or	if you plan		to install AIX yoursel
refer to	the Quick Installation and Startup			Guide		for	instructions.
Some options	that you might install	come	with	a	diskette		that	contains device

drivers, configuration files, or test programs. To install these files (after your operating system is installed), follow the instructions that come with the diskettes.

ØInstall application programs

To install application programs, follow the instructions supplied with each application program.

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