Finishing the Installation
Important
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 yourself,
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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