C H A P T E R 2

Unpacking, Cabling, and Powering the Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation

This chapter describes how to connect cables and power the Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation on and off. The chapter includes the following sections.

Section 2.1, Planning the Installation Process

Section 2.2, Checking Package Contents

Section 2.3, Connecting External Devices to the Workstation

Section 2.4, Powering On the Workstation

Section 2.5, Powering Off the Workstation

2.1 Planning the Installation Process

Use the following flowchart to assist you with installing the Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation.

Flowchart showing the installation process that is documented in this guide.FIGURE 2-1 Process Flow for Setting Up the Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation

2.2 Checking Package Contents

Carefully unpack all workstation components from the packing cartons. The following items are contained in the package.

TABLE 2-1 Items Included in the Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation Box
Hardware	Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation DMS-59 cable (if the workstation is configured with an NVS285 graphics card)
Documentation ^[1]	Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation Installation Manual Where to Find Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation Documentation (lists available online documents for this product) Sun safety and license documents Welcome letter
CD-ROM	Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation Tools and Drivers CD (includes drivers and diagnostics software)

A country kit is optional, ships in a separate package, and includes a power cable, keyboard, and mouse.

2.3 Connecting External Devices to the Workstation

FIGURE 2-2 illustrates the external device cable connections to the workstation.

FIGURE 2-2 External Cable Connections

Figure showing cable connections for the Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation

Perform this procedure to connect external devices to the workstation.

1. Connect the workstation power cord to a grounded electrical outlet.

2. Connect the keyboard to a USB connector on the back or front panel.

3. Connect the mouse to the USB connector on the underside of the keyboard or to a USB connector on the front or back panel.

4. Connect the Ethernet cable to either Ethernet connector on the Sun Ultra 20 M2 Workstation, and connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet RJ-45 jack.

5. Connect the monitor cable as follows:

If a PCI Express graphics card is not installed in the top PCI-E slot, connect the monitor to the onboard video connector. See the top of FIGURE 2-3.

If a PCI Express graphics card is installed in the top PCI-E slot, connect the monitor to the graphics card connector. See the bottom of FIGURE 2-3.

Your graphics card might require a DVI cable to connect to your monitor.

FIGURE 2-3 Connecting the Monitor to the System

Figure showing two systems, top has monitor connected to onboard video connector, bottom shows monitor connected to a graphics card in the PCI Express slot.

6. Connect any additional external devices to the workstation's other connectors.

2.4 Powering On the Workstation

Perform this procedure to power on the workstation.

1. Turn on the power to the monitor and to all external devices.

2. Turn the power switch on the rear of the workstation to the On ( | ) position.

3. Press and release the power switch on the front panel.

4. After several seconds, verify that the platform power LED next to the power switch is lit.

The platform power LED lights after the workstation begins the internal booting process.

5. If you need to change the system parameters in the BIOS, press the F2 key during the POST process to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

Caution - Be careful when making changes to the system BIOS, as some changes can cause your system to malfunction.

2.5 Powering Off the Workstation

1. Save your data and close any open applications.

2. Read both of the following power-off options, and then follow one of the options to turn off the workstation.

Power off the workstation by using the operating system shutdown command or menu option.

In most cases, this initiates an orderly shutdown of the operating system and shuts off the workstation power.

Caution - To avoid data loss, use the first option whenever possible.

If the first option does not shut off the workstation power, press and hold the power button for approximately four seconds.

This option shuts down the power to the workstation but does not initiate an orderly shutdown of the operating system. This option might result in data loss.

If the proceeding options do not power off the workstation, turn the power switch on the back panel to the Off ( 0 ) position.

After powering off the workstation, wait at least four seconds before powering on the workstation again.

^{1 (TableFootnote) Depending on the system configuration ordered, some systems might not include documentation or the Tools and Drivers CD.}