Sun Microsystems 220R service manual How to Configure a Local Graphics Console

2.Connect the terminal's power cable to an AC outlet.

3.Set the terminal to receive:

4At 9600 baud

An 8-bit signal with no parity and 1 stop bit

See the documentation accompanying your terminal for more information.

2.11.3What Next

You can now issue system commands from the terminal keyboard and view system messages. Continue with your service or diagnostic procedure as needed.

2.12How to Configure a Local Graphics Console

2.12.1Before You Begin

If your server is configured without a local graphics console, you need to install one in order to install the system and to run diagnostic tests. For background information, see Section 2.10 “About Communicating With the Server” on page 73.

Alternatively, you can attach an alphanumeric (ASCII) terminal to the system's serial port; see Section 2.11 “How to Attach an Alphanumeric Terminal” on page 74.

To install a local graphics console, you must have:

A supported PCI-based graphics card

A monitor with appropriate resolution

4A Sun-compatible keyboard

A Sun-compatible mouse and mouse pad

2.12.2What to Do

1. Install the graphics card in a vacant PCI slot.

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