Apple Workgroup Server 6150/66 User Manual
K
Administrator’s Guide
for the Workgroup Server 6150/66
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Con tents
Preface Abou t This Gui de / xi
Communications regulation information / viii
Laser information / ix
1Setting Up Your Ser ver / 1
Your server at a glance / 2
Security issues / 3
Physically isolating the system / 4
Using a locking cable / 4
Installing an expansion card / 5
Connecting a monitor / 5
Connecting the monitor’s power cord / 5
Connecting the monitor cable / 7
Connecting the mouse and keyboard / 8
Connecting other devices / 9
Plugging in the server / 9
Turning the server on / 10
Problems turning on your server? / 12
Setting the system time and date / 12
Turning the server off / 13
2Connecting to the Network / 15
Connecting to an Ethernet network / 16
Connecting to thin coaxial Ethernet / 17
Connecting to twisted-pair Ethernet / 18
Connecting to other types of Ethernet / 19
Connecting to a LocalTalk network / 20
If you need to switch the network connection / 22
3Expanding Your Server and Connecting Other Equipment / 25
Installing an expansion card / 26
Installing the card / 27
Expanding memory / 34
Installing other internal devices / 34
Connecting hard disks and other SCSI devices / 34
Setting the SCSI ID number / 35
Connecting a SCSI device / 37
Installing a device driver / 38
Do you need to initialize a hard disk? / 39
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Connecting a printer / 40
Connecting an additional monitor / 40
Connecting a trackball or other input device / 40
Connecting a microphone / 41
Connecting a GeoPort Telecom Adapter or modem / 42
4Using Software With Your Server / 43
Using Power Macintosh programs / 44
Virtual memory / 44
Shared libraries / 44
Using older Macintosh programs / 45
Using server application programs / 46
Setting the system time and date / 46
Order of installing and starting programs / 46
Setting up your server to restart programs automatically / 47
Additional capabilities for your server system / 48
Backing up your files / 48
5Troubleshooting / 49
When you run into trouble / 49
Take your time / 49
Start over / 50
Solutions to common problems / 51
When you need to reinstall system software / 60
Reinstalling system software / 60
Creating startup floppy disks / 64
What to do if your server’s performance decreases / 65
Doing a clean installation of system software / 66
If there’s a problem with your CD-ROM drive software / 69
Repairing a damaged disk / 70
Try these suggestions first /70
How to test a hard disk / 71
How to repair a hard disk or floppy disk / 72
If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem / 73
Contents v
Appendi x A Safety, Maintenance, and Health Information / 75
Important server safety instructions / 75
Handling your computer equipment / 77
Handling the monitor / 78
Handling the keyboard / 78
Handling floppy disks / 79
Ejecting a disk / 79
If you can’t eject a floppy disk / 79
Power supply / 80
Cleaning your equipment / 80
Cleaning the server case / 80
Cleaning the monitor / 81
Cleaning the mouse / 81
Health-related information about computer use / 82
Musculoskeletal discomfort / 83
Eye fatigue / 84
Arranging your office / 84
Avoiding fatigue / 86
What about electromagnetic emissions? / 86
Appendi x BGetting Help/87
Learning the basics / 88
Reviewing the basics / 89
Getting answers in Macintosh Guide / 90
Getting answers with the Topics button / 92
Getting answers with the Index button / 93
Getting answers with the Look For button / 95
Tips for using Macintosh Guide / 97
Identifying objects on the screen / 98
Learning useful shortcuts / 99
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Appendi x C Special Keys on Your Keyboard / 101
Appendi x D Using Stereo Audio / 103
About your server’s sound ports / 104
Connecting an audio device / 105
Choosing audio input options / 105
Choosing audio output options / 107
Recording an alert sound / 108
Connecting external stereo speakers / 108
Playing audio CDs / 109
Index / 111
Contents vii
Communications regulation inform ation
FCC statement
The equipment described in this manual
generates and uses radio-frequency energy. If it
is not installed and used properly—that is, in
strict accordance with Apple’s instructions—it
may cause interference with radio and
television reception.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to the specifications in Part 15 of
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in
a residential installation. However, there is no
guarantee that the interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
You can determine whether your computer is
causing interference by turning it off. If the
interference stops, it was probably caused by the
computer or one of the peripheral devices.
If your computer system does cause interference
to radio or television reception, try to correct the
interference by using one or more of the
following measures:
m Turn the television or radio antenna until the
interference stops.
m Move the computer to one side or the other of
the television or radio.
m Move the computer farther away from the
television or radio.
m Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a
different circuit from the television or radio.
(That is, make certain the computer and the
television or radio are on circuits controlled by
different circuit breakers or fuses.)
m Install a rooftop television antenna with a
coaxial cable lead-in between the antenna and
the television.
If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service
provider or Apple for assistance. See the service
and support information that came with your
Apple product. Or contact an experienced radiotelevision technician for additional suggestions.
You may find helpful the following booklet,
prepared by the FCC: Interference Handbook
(stock number 004-000-00493-1). This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402.
IMPORTANT
product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc.,
could void the FCC certification and negate your
authority to operate the product. This product
was tested for FCC compliance under conditions
that included the use of shielded cables and
connectors between system components. It is
important that you use shielded cables and
connectors to reduce the possibility of causing
interference to radios, television sets, and other
electronic devices. For Apple peripheral devices,
you can obtain the proper shielded cables
through an Apple-authorized dealer. For nonApple peripheral devices, contact the
manufacturer or dealer for assistance.
Changes or modifications to this
DOC statement
DOC Class B Compliance
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B
limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the radio interference
regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
VCCI statement
viii Communications regulation information
Observation des normes—Classe B
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de
bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la
Classe B prescrites dans les règlements sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édictés par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada.
Laser information
WARNING
Making adjustments or performing procedures other than
those specified in your equipment’s documentation may result in
hazardous exposure.
WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser.
The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of
optical instruments, such as magnifying lenses, with this product
increases the potential hazard to your eyes. For your safety, have this
equipment serviced only by an Apple-authorized service provider.
Your computer is a Class 1 laser product. The following Class 1 and service
warning labels are on the CD-ROM drive inside the computer. The Class 1
label indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements.
Class 1 label
Laser information ix
Preface Ab o ut T his Guide
This guide tells you how to set up your Workgroup Server 6150/66 and
connect it to your LocalTalk or Ethernet network. The guide also provides
information about expanding your server, using software, and troubleshooting
problems that may arise.
Note: For easier reading, the Workgroup Server 6150/66 will be referred to as
the Workgroup Server 6150 throughout this guide.
About your Workgroup Server 6150 and Power Macintosh software
Your Workgroup Server 6150 is powered by the new PowerPC microprocessor
(or “chip”). This microprocessor was designed by Apple Computer, Inc.,
Motorola, Inc., and IBM Corporation. The PowerPC microprocessor uses
Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) technology to deliver very high
performance at the lowest possible cost. The PowerPC RISC microprocessor
represents the state of the art in microprocessor design.
Your Workgroup Server 6150 will run almost all of your existing Macintosh
software, but for best performance and greatest speed, look for software programs
designed especially for Power Macintosh computers. You’ll find Power
Macintosh programs at any software store that carries products for Macintosh.
Who s h ould read this guide
This guide is intended for the person who sets up the server and connects it to
an existing network. You should be familiar with basic Macintosh terms,
concepts, and techniques. If you’re new to the Macintosh environment, see
Appendix B, “Getting Help,” after setting up your server system. You also
need to know some details of your existing network to choose the appropriate
procedures for connecting the server to your network.
What this guide contains
Here’s a brief summary of what you’ll find in this guide:
m Chapter 1, “Setting Up Your Server,” explains how to connect the monitor,
keyboard, and mouse, and how to start up your server for the first time.
m Chapter 2, “Connecting to the Network,” describes how to connect the
server to an Ethernet or LocalTalk network.
m Chapter 3, “Expanding Your Server and Connecting Other Equipment,”
describes how to install an expansion card, add memory to the server, and
connect additional internal and external devices.
m Chapter 4, “Using Software With Your Server,” discusses running Power
Macintosh software and server application programs (including network
services).
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m Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” helps you solve problems with the server.
This chapter also explains how to reinstall system software.
m Appendix A, “Safety, Maintenance, and Health Information,” suggests how
you can create a healthful and safe server environment and keep your server
equipment in good working order.
m Appendix B, “Getting Help,” describes how to u s e t h e va r i o u s k i n d s o f o n -
screen help available in the Guide menu.
m Appendix C, “Special Keys on Your Keyboard,” describes the uses of unique
keys as shortcuts for menu commands and alternatives to using the mouse.
m Appendix D, “Using Stereo Audio,” explains how to use your server’s
stereo audio capabilities.
How to use this guide
Familiarize yourself with your server’s basic components. See the section
“Your Server at a Glance” in Chapter 1.
Consider security issues and placement of your server. Read the section
“Security Issues” in Chapter 1 for important information about protecting your
server from unauthorized access.
If you want to add an expansion card to the server: Install the card or internal
device according to the instructions in Chapter 3, “Expanding Your Server and
Connecting Other Equipment.” Then return to Chapter 1 to connect the
monitor and keyboard.
If you want to connect external peripheral devices to your server: After you
connect the monitor and keyboard to the server, as described in Chapter 1, turn
to the appropriate instructions in Chapter 3; then return to Chapter 1.
Connect to the network to complete the setup process. See Chapter 2,
“Connecting to the Network,” for details.
If you are new to Macintosh: After setting up the hardware and turning your
server on, refer to Appendix B, “Getting Help,” to learn how to use the
features of Macintosh system software and application programs.
Be sure to read other sections of the book that are relevant to your work
environment. Also, be sure to keep this book in a handy location; if you
experience problems while using your server, you may need to refer to
Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting.”
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For on -scree n help and information
There are several valuable sources of help and information that you can view
directly on your server’s monitor screen, as described in this section.
Workgroup Server Read Me
It is important that you read the Workgroup Server Read Me file, which
contains late-breaking information about your server. This file is located on the
server’s hard disk and on the Workgroup Server Software CD-ROM disc. You
may want to print this file for future reference.
The Guide menu
Starting with system software version 7.5, you have instant access to new
kinds of help when using your system and application programs. You can see
your options in the Guide (h) menu in the upper-right corner of the screen.
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You’ll find the instructions available in Macintosh Guide particularly useful
when you have questions or encounter problems with your system software.
For more details on the types of on-screen help available, refer to Appendix B,
“Getting Help,” and explore your options in the Guide menu.
Workgroup Server Electronic Library
For your convenience, electronic versions of your server’s documentation are
provided on your server’s hard disk and on the Workgroup Server Software
CD-ROM disc.You’ll find these documents in a folder called the Electronic
Library. To read a document, just double-click to open it. You’ll find on-screen
help available in the document.
The Electronic Library folder contains electronic versions of the following
documents:
m this book, the Administrator’s Guide
m the Technical Information booklet for the Workgroup Server 6150
m the Apple RAID Software Administrator’s Guide
m other user’s guides for software that may have come with your server
Other reference material
In addition to this guide, you may need to consult the following sources of
information.
m Technical Information: See this booklet for the technical specifications of
your server.
m The user’s guide for the CD-ROM drive that came with your server. See this
guide for information about using CD-ROM discs, playing audio compact
discs and audio tracks on CD-ROM discs, and working with Photo CD discs.
m For information about server application programs included with your
Workgroup Server 6150, such as Apple RAID Software and Retrospect
Remote, refer to the documentation for those programs included in the
server accessory kit.
m There are a number of network services, such as AppleShare, AppleSearch,
and Apple Remote Access, that can be installed on your Workgroup
Server 6150. Refer to the documentation included with those services for
installation and operation information.
For late-breaking information about your server and system software, see
the Workgroup Server Read Me file, located on the server’s hard disk and
on the Workgroup Server Software CD-ROM disc.
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Where to find answers
As you begin to use your server, remember that you have a number of
resources available when you need assistance:
In this book
Use this book to help you set up your server and learn about it,
Administrator’s Guide
or to find solutions to problems.
In the Guide menu
The Guide menu (marked with the hicon) is your main source
of information about system software. To learn how to get
different kinds of help from the Guide menu, see Appendix B in
this book.
In other manuals
For answers to questions about other equipment or about
application programs you have purchased, see the manuals that
came with the equipment or programs.
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From Apple’s customer support hotline
If you can’t find an answer in any of the materials provided, call the
customer support hotline. (The phone number for the hotline is in
the service and support information that came with your computer.)
1 Setting Up Your Server
Setting up your server involves connecting a monitor, mouse, and keyboard,
expanding your system to suit your needs, and connecting to the network.
First, acquaint yourself with your server’s features, as shown in the next
section, “Your Server at a Glance.” Also, be sure to read the section “Security
Issues” for important information about protecting your server from
unauthorized access. Then, if you want to install an expansion card or install
other internal devices, see the appropriate sections in Chapter 3 before
returning to the setup procedures in this chapter. Once you’ve connected the
monitor, mouse, and keyboard, you may need to refer to Chapter 3 again if
you’re connecting external devices.
You complete the setup process by configuring your network connection, as
described in Chapter 2.
Your server at a glance
The following figure shows the basic components of your Workgroup
Server 6150, assembled and connected to a network.
CD-ROM drive
Media
adapter
(transceiver)
ª
To the network
Hard disk drive
(internal)
Power light
Monitor
Computer
Floppy disk drive
Power switch
Mouse
Keyboard
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The ports on the back of the Workgroup Server 6150 and the icons that
identify them are shown in the following figure. During setup, you’ll connect
hardware to some of these ports.
g
SCSI port
Connects your server to
SCSI devices such as hard disk
drives, scanners, and printers.
F
Security lock port
Monitor power
socket
≤
Power plug
G
Ethernet port
Connects your server to a
high-speed network.
W
Modem port (GeoPort)
Connects an external modem
or GeoPort Adapter to your
server.
V
ADB port
Connects your server
to input devices, such as a
keyboard or a trackball.
-
Sound output port
Connects your server
to headphones, speakers, or
other audio output devices.
≈
Sound input port
Connects your server to
a microphone or other audio
input device.
L
Interrupt switch
™
High-density monitor port
Connects a monitor
to your server.
Security issues
[
Printer port
Connects your server to a printer,
LocalTalk network, or GeoPort Adapter.
P
Reset switch
The Workgroup Server 6150 lets you concentrate valuable or sensitive
information on one system that can be physically isolated and more carefully
monitored than would be possible if that information were stored on personal
computers. Before you set up the server, you may want to consider two
measures that you can take to secure the hardware components: physically
isolating the system and using a locking cable to secure the system.
Security issues 3
Physically isolating the system
It is important to note that even if software security features (such as password
protection or locking screen savers) are in use on the server, it is still possible
to disconnect peripheral devices—such as hard disks, which may contain
confidential information—from your server system. There is no better way to
protect hardware components than by physically isolating the server—locking
it either in a well-ventilated cabinet or in a room with controlled access.
Depending on your security needs, the nature of the data stored on the server
may warrant the effort.
Using a lockin g ca ble
As an alternative to isolating the system completely in an area of controlled
access, you can purchase a locking cable and attach it to your server. The back
panel has a built-in port for a locking cable. Follow the instructions supplied
with the locking cable to secure it to your server.
Security lock port
By itself, a locking cable cannot prevent unauthorized use of the server, but it
can prevent the server (and its peripheral devices if they are also secured by
locking cables) from being removed.
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Installin g an expans ion car d
If you purchased an expansion card for your server, install it now (see
“Installing an Expansion Card” in Chapter 3 for instructions). If you don’t
have an expansion card, go on to the next section, “Connecting a Monitor.”
Connecting a monitor
Your server has one high-density monitor port that accepts a monitor with a
screen 16 inches or smaller (measured diagonally).
Note: You can use a larger monitor by installing a monitor card. See
“Installing an Expansion Card” in Chapter 3.
You can connect many types of monitors to your server, including:
m Most standard monitors. See the Technical Information booklet that came
with your server for a more detailed list. To connect a standard monitor, you
must use the monitor cable adapter supplied with your server.
m Apple AudioVision monitors. AudioVision monitors include built-in
speakers, a microphone, video, and an Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port
(for an input device such as a keyboard).
This section contains instructions for connecting either kind of monitor. To
connect a monitor from a manufacturer other than Apple, refer also to the
instructions that came with the monitor.
Connecting the monitor’s power cord
Monitors have two cords to connect: a power cord and a monitor cable. To
connect the monitor power cord:
1 Place the monitor on top of or next to the server.
Keep in mind these considerations:
m Allow a few inches for air circulation around the server and monitor.
m Make sure the top of the screen is slightly below eye level when you’re
sitting at the keyboard.
m Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from
overhead lights and windows.
Connecting a monitor 5
m If your monitor’s screen is larger than 17 inches measured diagonally, place it
next to the server (a monitor of this size is too hea vy to sit directly on the
server’ s case).
m Consult “Arranging Your Office” in Appendix A for suggestions about
locating your server equipment.
2 Connect the monitor’s power cord to the monitor.
On some monitors, the cord is already attached.
3 Plug in the monitor’s power cord.
Some power cords are designed to plug into the back of your server. You can also
plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet (an adapter may be needed).
Note: If you have an Apple AudioVision monitor, plug the monitor’s power
cord into the back of the server, not into an outlet.
Some monitors have to be connected to a grounded electrical outlet, not to the
server’s power socket. Check the information that came with the monitor.
Monitor power cord Monitor cable
After you plug in your monitor’s power cord, you need to connect the monitor
cable, as described in the next section.
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Monitor power socket
Connecting the monitor cable
After you plug in the monitor’s power cord, you connect the monitor cable to
the server’s monitor port.
To connect the monitor cable:
1 Attach the monitor cable to the monitor.
On some monitors, the cable is already attached.
2 If you have a standard monitor, attach the monitor cable adapter to the monitor cable.
The monitor cable adapter comes with your server.
Monitor cable
3 Attach the monitor cable or adapter to the server’s monitor port.
Monitor cable adapter: connect
a standard monitor cable to this
adapter, then attach the adapter
to the monitor port.
The monitor port is marked with the icon ™. To connect the cable, firmly
push it into the connector until you hear a click.
Monitor cable
Connecting a monitor 7
If you have an AudioVision monitor, see the information that came with the
monitor to learn about its special features.
Connecting the mouse and keyboard
You have a choice of several keyboards for your server. They are all connected
the same way.
1 Plug the mouse cable into the port on either side of the keyboard.
Most right-handed people prefer to use the mouse with their right hand; most
left-handed people prefer to use the mouse with their left hand. Plug the mouse
into the port on the side you prefer.
The plug and the port are marked with the same icon (◊). Align the icons
before you insert the plug. The positions of the port and icon on your keyboard
may be different from those pictured.
ADB icon
Note: The ◊ port is called the Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port.
2 Plug the keyboard cable (both ends are the same) into the other port on the keyboard.
3 Plug the keyboard cable into the port on the back of the server marked with the
Some monitors have a ◊ port to which you can connect the keyboard or
mouse. See the information that came with your monitor.
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◊
icon.
Connecting other devices
If you want to connect other devices to your server, such as an external hard
disk or a printer, follow the instructions in Chapter 3.
Plugging in th e ser ver
To plug in the server:
1 Plug the socket end of the server’s power cord into the recessed power plug (marked
with the symbol ≤) on the back of the server.
2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip.
Choose a power outlet to which you have easy access.
WARNING
This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your
server is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a
third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly
grounded outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug!
Power cord socket
Power cord plug
Plugging in the server 9
IMPORTANT
that you can unplug the server when you need to.
When your server is off, it remains in a “standby” state, drawing a small
amount of electrical current. This readies the server for a quick startup. If you
ever need to disconnect power completely, unplug the server.
Turning the server on
To turn on the server for the first time, follow these steps.
Be sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so
IMPORTANT
If you have an AudioVision monitor, turn on your server before
turning on the monitor (complete steps 2 and 3 first in the following procedure).
1 Turn on your monitor.
See the information that came with your monitor for the location of the power
switch. On Apple monitors, the power switch has this icon: I.
2 Turn on all external devices.
External devices may include hard disk drives or CD-ROM drives. The server
checks only once—at startup—for the presence of external devices, so you
need to turn on the devices before you turn on the server.
3 Turn on the server by pressing the power switch on the front panel.
The switch is marked with the Iicon.
You hear a tone from the server as it starts up.
4 Check to see what’s on your screen, then click the OK button to dismiss the dialog box.
m If you see a system message on the desktop, as shown in the following
figure, your system software is already set up correctly.
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Startup disk icon
Macintosh desktop
Why the message about your network connection? The Workgroup Server
system software is preset for Ethernet networks. When you start up your
server for the first time (before connecting a network cable), you’ll see a
dialog box alerting you that the system temporarily switched the network
connection from built-in EtherTalk (software for Ethernet) to LocalTalk.
However, if you shut down the server and connect to an Ethernet network
later (as described in Chapter 2), the next time you start up, the system will
automatically make the correct network connection for you.
m If you see a blinking question mark, you need to install system software on
the server’s hard disk. (System software is a set of programs the computer
uses to start itself up.)
See “Reinstalling System Software” in Chapter 5 of this book for
information on installing system software.
m If you see anything else on your screen, or if you see nothing at all, see the
next section, “Problems Turning On Your Server?”
IMPORTANT
If you need to turn off your server at any point, see the section
“Turning the Server Off” later in this chapter. It is very important to use the
correct procedure for shutting down your server before turning it off.
Turning the server on 11
Problems turning on your server?
If you don’t see anything on the screen, check these items to see if you can
identify the problem:
m Is the server plugged into a power source? If it is plugged into a power strip,
is the power strip turned on?
m Is the power light on the front panel on?
m Are the keyboard and mouse cables connected correctly? (Don’t disconnect
the keyboard or mouse cables while your server is on. You could damage
your equipment.)
m Is the monitor power cord plugged in?
m Is the monitor turned on? (Check the power-on light on the front of the
monitor.)
m Is the monitor’s cable attached firmly to both the monitor and server?
m Are the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor adjusted correctly?
(On Apple monitors, the brightness control is marked with the symbol
and the contrast control is marked with the symbol O.)
Setting the system time and date
¤
It’s important that you set the current time and date for your server so that the
system can correctly log system events and record file activity. You set the
time and date in the Date & Time control panel. When setting the time, you
can also specify whether time is displayed on a 12-hour or 24-hour clock. To
get step-by-step instructions for setting the system time and date, see the
“Setting Options” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.
Note: If you’re new to Macintosh, now is a good time to refer to Appendix B,
“Getting Help.”
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Turning the server off
You need to turn off the server to connect to the network as described in
Chapter 2.
1 Use the mouse to choose the Shut Down command from the Special menu.
Choosing Shut Down readies the hard disk for a fast restart next time you turn
on the server. It also prompts you to save any unsaved work on a disk before
turning the power off.
WARNING
If you use the power switch to turn off the server before
choosing Shut Down, you will lose any work you haven’t saved onto a
disk, you risk losing open documents, and you risk damaging your
system software.
2 When a message appears, telling you it is safe to switch off your server, press the power
switch on the front of the server.
If your monitor is plugged into the server, the screen will go dark, but the
monitor will continue to consume electricity. To turn the monitor off, use its
power switch.
To turn the server on again, just press the po wer switch on the front of the server.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to shut down the server if you need to do any of the
following:
m move the server
m connect other equipment to the server
m unplug the server
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