How to Configure a Local Graphics Console

Before 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 "About Setting Up a Console".

Alternatively, you can attach an ASCII terminal (or modem line) to the system's serial port; see "How to Attach an Alphanumeric Terminal".

To install a local graphics console, you must have:

• A supported PCI-based graphics card

• A monitor (CRT) with appropriate resolution

• A Sun-compatible keyboard

• A Sun-compatible mouse and mouse pad

What to Do

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

   See "How to Install a PCI Card".

2. Attach the monitor video cable to the graphic card's video port.

   Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the connection.

   Figure 3-5  

   
   

3. Connect the monitor's power cord to an appropriate AC power outlet.

4. Attach the keyboard cable to the server's keyboard/mouse port.

   Figure 3-6  

   
   

5. Attach the mouse cable to the appropriate receptacle on the keyboard.

What Next

You can now issue system commands and view system messages. Continue with your installation or diagnostic procedure as needed.