Intergraph TD-300, TD-400 Maintenance Guide

TD-300, TD-400 Desktop
Setup and Maintenance Guide
July 1996
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All warranties given by Intergraph Corporation about equipment or software are set forth in your purchase contract, and nothing stated in, or implied by, this document or its contents shall be considered or deemed a modification or amendment of such warranties.
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Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States. Intergraph Corporation
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and the Intergraph logo are registered trademarks of Intergraph Corporation.
, Windows, and the Microsoft logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Solaris is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Power Input Rating
The product ID information is located on the back of the base unit. The unit rating is listed in
Appendix B, “Hardware Information.”
Power Cord Specifications
For units operating at 115 V: Use a UL listed cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, type SJT three conductor cord, a maximum of 15-feet in length with a parallel blade, and a grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 125 V.
For units operating at 230 V (domestic use): Use a UL listed cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, type SJT three conductor cord, a maximum of 15-feet in length with a tandem blade, and a grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 250 V.
For units operating at 230 V (outside of U.S.): Use a cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG cord and grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 250 V. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed and marked HAR.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CDC Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Cautions
Changes or modifications made to the system that are not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
Read all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment. Keep these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings on the equipment or in the operating instructions.
Warnings
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to open the equipment unless instructed. Do not use a tool for purposes other than instructed.
There are no user serviceable parts in the power supply. Refer all servicing of the power supply to qualified service personnel.

Contents

Preface........................................................................................................... ix
About This Document....................................................................................ix
Document Conventions................................................................................... x
Finding Operating System Information .......................................................... x
Getting Documentation and Training ............................................................ xi
Getting Telephone Support........................................................................... xii
Using the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service................................................xii
Using the Intergraph FAXLink....................................................................xiii
Finding Intergraph on the Internet...............................................................xiv
Learning About System Ergonomics........................................................... xiv
Chapter 1 Getting Started.......................................................................... 1
Unpacking....................................................................................................... 1
Setting Up ....................................................................................................... 2
Connecting the Video Cables.......................................................................... 5
Starting the System ......................................................................................... 6
Starting Windows NT for the First Time................................................ 8
Starting Windows 95 for the First Time ................................................. 9
About Installed System Software.................................................................. 10
Re-Installing System Software...................................................................... 11
Observing System Precautions...................................................................... 11
Using the Online Reference.......................................................................... 12
Obtaining Windows NT Updates.................................................................. 14
Ensuring PC Card Support............................................................................ 14
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Chapter 2 Configuring the System.......................................................... 15
Before You Begin ......................................................................................... 15
Re-Installing System Software...................................................................... 16
About the System’s Video Display............................................................... 16
Configuring a System Running Windows NT Workstation ......................... 17
Configuring the Video Display............................................................. 17
Configuring TCP/IP Networking..........................................................23
Configuring a System Running Windows 95................................................24
Configuring the Video Display............................................................. 24
Configuring TCP/IP Networking..........................................................30
Performing Additional Windows 95 Configuration.............................. 31
Chapter 3 Opening and Closing the Base Unit ...................................... 35
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Opening the Base Unit...................................................................................35
Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge..................................................................36
Attaching an Antistatic Wrist Strap ..............................................................37
Closing the Base Unit....................................................................................38
Chapter 4 Maintaining the System..........................................................39
Cleaning the System......................................................................................39
Exterior Surfaces ...................................................................................39
Mouse ....................................................................................................39
Keyboard................................................................................................39
Replacing System Parts.................................................................................40
Replacing the Combo or Floppy Disk Drive.........................................41
Replacing the CD-ROM Drive..............................................................43
Replacing the System Hard Disk Drive.................................................44
Replacing the Auxiliary Hard Disk Drive.............................................47
Replacing the SCSI Termination Card..................................................51
Replacing the Riser Card.......................................................................52
Replacing the System Board..................................................................54
Replacing the Power Supply..................................................................58
Reprogramming the Flash EPROM...............................................................60
Changing the System Boot Sequence............................................................63
Chapter 5 Upgrading the System.............................................................65
Adding Main Memory...................................................................................65
Adding Internal SCSI Devices.......................................................................68
Adding External SCSI Devices.....................................................................70
Adding Option Boards...................................................................................71
PCI Option Boards.................................................................................72
ISA and PnP Option Boards..................................................................73
Using the System Configuration Utility........................................................75
ISA Boards with a Configuration File...................................................75
ISA Boards without a Configuration File..............................................77
Chapter 6 Using AMIBIOS Setup............................................................79
Starting AMIBIOS Setup...............................................................................80
Setup Menu....................................................................................................81
Standard Setup.......................................................................................81
Advanced Setup.....................................................................................82
Chipset Setup.........................................................................................83
Peripheral Setup.....................................................................................84
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Security Menu............................................................................................... 86
Password ............................................................................................... 86
Anti-Virus ............................................................................................. 87
Default Menu ................................................................................................ 87
Original ................................................................................................. 87
Optimal.................................................................................................. 88
Fail-safe................................................................................................. 88
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...................................................................... 89
System Power................................................................................................ 89
System Boot.................................................................................................. 90
Sound93 Video94
Miscellaneous Hardware............................................................................... 94
Network......................................................................................................... 95
Appendix A Installing System Software................................................. 97
Installing Windows NT Workstation............................................................ 97
Installing Windows 95................................................................................ 103
Appendix B Hardware Information...................................................... 111
External Port Pinouts .................................................................................. 111
MIDI/Game......................................................................................... 111
Serial (COM)....................................................................................... 112
Ethernet AUI....................................................................................... 112
Ethernet 10Base-T............................................................................... 113
SCSI .................................................................................................... 113
Mouse and Keyboard .......................................................................... 114
Video................................................................................................... 114
Parallel ................................................................................................ 115
System Board Connector Pinouts ............................................................... 115
Floppy ................................................................................................. 116
ISA Bus J3........................................................................................... 116
ISA Bus J6........................................................................................... 117
Audio................................................................................................... 117
System Board Jumper Connectors.............................................................. 118
CPU Frequency................................................................................... 118
G95 VGA Mode Disable/Enable ........................................................ 120
Vibra 16S Sound Disable/Enable........................................................ 120
Power Supply Information.......................................................................... 120
DC Output Specifications ................................................................... 120
Cable Connectors................................................................................ 122
P1-P9 Connector Pinouts .................................................................... 122
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Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) Form Warranty Procedure Repair Depot Address Labels

Preface

The TD-300, TD-400 Desktop Setup and Maintenance Guide contains information for setting up, configuring, and servicing your desktop workstation.
About This Document
The TD-300, TD-400 Desktop Setup and Maintenance Guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” describes how to set up the system
hardware and start the system, and other system information.
Chapter 2, “Configuring the System,” describes how to configure the
video display and the TCP/IP networking software, and how to perform any additional configuration tasks.
Chapter 3, “Opening and Closing the Base Unit,” describes how to open
and close the system for maintenance and upgrades.
Chapter 4, “Maintaining the System,” describes how to maintain the
system and replace its major components, and how to reprogram the system’s flash EPROM.
Chapter 5, “Upgrading the System,” describes how to upgrade the
system with new components.
Chapter 6, “Using AMBIOS Setup,” describes how to configure the
system’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).
Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting,” describes how to resolve common system
problems.
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Appendix A, “Installing System Software,” lists software installed by
Intergraph, and describes how to install the operating system and associated system software.
Appendix B, “Hardware Information,” provides information for external
ports, system board connectors, system board jumper connectors, and the power supply.
Document Conventions
Bold Commands, words, or characters that you key in literally.
Italic Variable values that you supply, or cross-references.
Monospace Output displayed on the screen.
UPPERCASE Names of files and directories. You can type filenames
and directory names in the dialog boxes or the command line in lowercase unless directed otherwise.
SMALL CAPS Key names on the keyboard, such as D, ALT or F3.
CTRL+D Press a key while simultaneously pressing another key;
for example, press
CTRL and D simultaneously.
Finding Operating System Information
If you ordered your system with the Windows NT Workstation operating system, you received printed and online Windows NT documentation from Microsoft:
For detailed information on using the Windows NT operating system,
refer to the online Windows NT Workstation System Guide, delivered on CD-ROM with the operating system, and to Windows NT Help. You can purchase a printed copy of the Windows NT Workstation System Guide from Intergraph.
For detailed information on installing and updating Windows NT, refer
to the Windows NT Workstation Installation Guide.
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If you ordered your system with the Windows 95 operating system, you received printed and online Windows 95 documentation from Microsoft:
For basic information on using Windows 95, refer to Introducing
Microsoft Windows 95, which is included in Microsoft’s Windows 95
software package.
For detailed information on using Windows 95, refer to Windows 95
Help.
If you ordered your system with the Solaris 2.5 for x86 operating system, you received printed and online Solaris documentation from Intergraph and Sun Microsystems:
For basic information on installing and setting up Solaris 2.5 for 86 on
your Intergraph TD-xxx system, refer to Intergraph’s Workstation Software Configuration for Solaris 2.5 for x86.
For additional information on installing and configuring Solaris 2.5,
refer to the documentation in Sun Microsystems’ Solaris software package.
For detailed information on using Solaris 2.5, refer to the online Solaris
User AnswerBook, delivered on CD-ROM with the operating system.
Getting Documentation and Training
You can purchase additional system or software product documentation from Intergraph.
In the United States, contact your sales account representative, call the
Intergraph Order Desk at 1-800-543-1054, or send a fax to 1-800-548-3318 to place an order. If you call or fax the Order Desk, have the document numbers ready for the items you wish to purchase.
At international locations, contact the Intergraph subsidiary or
distributor from which you purchased your Intergraph system or software to place an order.
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To find information on training for Intergraph systems and products, or to enroll in an available class, contact Intergraph Education Services at 1-800-240-3000.
Getting Telephone Support
If you experience problems with your Intergraph system or software, or have questions about the information in this document, you can contact Intergraph for help.
In the United States, call the Customer Response Center at
1-800-633-7248 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday (except holidays).
At international locations, contact the Intergraph subsidiary or
distributor from which you purchased your Intergraph system or software.
Have the following information readily available when you call:
Workstation model number: Workstation serial number: Your name and telephone number.A brief description of the problem.
Locate the model and serial numbers on a label on the base unit carton, or on a label on the back of the base unit. Write these numbers in the spaces provided above.
Using the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (IBBS) is an electronic forum for Intergraph customers to exchange information with Intergraph’s technical and marketing staff, and with other Intergraph customers. You can use the IBBS to get technical support information, documentation and training information, programs, and software updates and fixes. The IBBS is also available for you to give suggestions, make inquiries, and report problems.
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To connect to the IBBS:
1. Set your communications protocol for eight (8) data bits, no parity, one (1) stop bit, and any baud rate up to 14,400.
2. Using a modem, dial the IBBS number, 1-205-730-8786. You can dial 1-205-730-6504 if you are using a 2,400 baud connection.
3. Mirror sites are maintained for international locations. Information on
these sites is available on Intergraph Online, Intergraph’s World Wide Web server. Refer to “Finding Intergraph on the Internet” for more information.
4. When connected, respond to the login request by keying in your user ID. If you have not connected before, key in new to create a user ID.
Follow the menus to find what you need. If you are new to computer bulletin boards, the IBBS provides clear choices and plenty of online help. A text file that explains IBBS commands and organization is available for you to download.
If you have trouble connecting to or using the IBBS, call the System Operator (Sysop) at 1-205-730-1413, or send a fax to 1-205-730-1110.
Using the Intergraph FAXLink
You can use the Intergraph FAXLink to get technical support information by fax 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To use FAXLink from a touch-tone phone or fax machine phone:
Call 1-800-240-4300 to get new user instructions, an index listing of
available documents, and an overview of the categories of available information.
Call 1-205-730-9000 to order the documents (up to 5 per call).
Follow the prompts provided to locate and deliver the information you need.
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Finding Intergraph on the Internet
You can find Intergraph on the Internet in the following ways: If you have a World Wide Web browser, connect to Intergraph Online,
Intergraph’s Web server, at http://www.intergraph.com.
If you have an application that allows you to transfer files to and from a
system using File Transfer Protocol (FTP), connect to Intergraph’s anonymous FTP site at ftp.intergraph.com.
If you have an application that allows you to search and retrieve files
using Gopher, connect to Intergraph’s Gopher site at gopher.intergraph.com.
You can get information from Intergraph’s email server at
info@intergraph.com. Put HELP in the body of the message (the subject line is ignored) to get information on such subjects as Intergraph’s online services and where to get World Wide Web browsers.
Learning About System Ergonomics
Please read the Ergonomics Guide included with your Intergraph system. This document provides valuable information on ways to minimize repetitive stress injuries for persons working with a computer.
Chapter 1

Getting Started

The TD-300 and TD-400 desktop workstations are easy to set up and use. Follow the instructions in this chapter to set up and start your system.
Unpacking
If you have not removed everything from the shipping cartons, do so now and verify you have the following equipment. The workstation carton contains the following items:
Workstation base unitKeyboardMouseFootstandsBase unit power cordOperating system and system software carton
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The carton for the operating system and system software contains the following items.
Windows NT, Windows 95, or Solaris 2.5 for x86 software (CD-ROM
and setup diskettes)
Intergraph G95 video display driver disketteIntergraph Quick-Fix Engineering (QFE) disketteIntergraph System Utilities (SYSUTIL) diskettePrimax mouse driver diskette (Windows 95 only)Intergraph TD-300, TD-400 Desktop Online Reference diskette
Note: The workstation is delivered with the operating system and
associated system software installed on the system’s hard disk drive.
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If you ordered a monitor from Intergraph, its carton contains the following items.
MonitorMonitor power cordVideo cableDocumentation
Note: If any of the base unit or monitor parts were not delivered, call the
Customer Response Center immediately at 1-800-633-7248
Retain all packaging materials. If you return equipment for repair, you must return it in the original packaging to obtain warranty service (if provided under your contract agreement).
Setting Up
Before you begin setting up your workstation, determine where you want to place the system. Keep these guidelines in mind:
Place the base unit in an area where air can circulate freely around it.
The back panel of the base unit should have at least a 3-inch clearance, and the sides should have at least a 1-inch clearance unless the base unit is set in the vertical position.
Do not expose the system to high levels of dust, smoke, or moisture.Place the system in an area where the temperature range stays between
10 °C and 26 °C (50 °F to 80 °F). The optimum operating temperature is 21 °C (70 °F).
Place the system in an area where the humidity stays between 20% and
80% (non-condensing). The optimum operating humidity is 50% (non­condensing).
To set up the workstation:
1. If putting the base unit in a vertical position, set the footstands on the bottom of the base unit as shown in the following figure. Place the back footstand between the ribs on the back and side of the base unit.
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WARNING
To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, and to allow proper airflow, you must use the footstands when setting the base unit in the vertical position.
Note: Ensure the power switch is at the top when setting the base unit in
the vertical position.
Power Switch
2. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard port on the back of the base unit. Refer to the following figure.
3. Connect the audio cables (bundled with the keyboard cable) to the audio jacks. The cable labeled Mic connects to the microphone jack, and the cable labeled audio connects to the line out jack. Refer to the following figure.
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4. Connect the mouse cable to the mouse port on the back of the base unit. Refer to the following figure.
5. Connect the remaining cables, such as Ethernet (AUI or 10Base-T ports), printer (parallel port), and modem cables (COM1 and COM2 ports) to their ports on the back of the base unit. Refer to the following figure.
If you are using cables not supplied by Intergraph, you must use shielded cables to prevent excessive electromagnetic interference (EMI). Intergraph cables are designed to reduce the amount of EMI produced by the system.
Fast SCSI-2
WARNING
Ethernet AUI
MIDI
M1
COM2
AC Voltage Switch
Microphone
Line Out
Mouse
Keyboard
Ethernet 10Base-T
Parallel
Note: The ports on the back on the base unit are labeled using PC 95
compliant icons.
WARNING
Do not connect a MIDI or game cable to the Ethernet AUI port. This will short out the local area network on which the system resides.
6. Set the power supply range switch to the proper setting for your country. If you do not know the voltage for your location, contact your local utilities.
7. Ensure the power switch on the front of the base unit is in the out position. If the power switch is in, power will be applied when the base unit power cord is plugged into the AC outlet.
8. Connect the power cords for the monitor and base unit to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or a grounded three-prong AC wall outlet. Then connect the power cords to the base unit and the monitor.
9. Connect the video cables as described in “Connecting the Video
Cables.”
10. Start the system as described in “Starting the System.”
Connecting the Video Cables
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This section describes connecting the video cables for systems using the G95 video display adapter integrated on the system board, or installed G95 video display adapter boards for a la carte and dual-screen systems.
Connect the video cable for each monitor to a Video port on the back of the base unit and to the monitor.
For workstations with G95 graphics on the system board:
1. Connect the video cable to the Video port adjacent to the parallel port and to the monitor. Refer to the following figure.
2. For dual-screen configurations, connect the video cable for the secondary monitor to the Video port in PCI slot 3 and to the monitor. Refer to the following figure.
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For a la carte workstations:
1. Connect the video cable to the Video port in PCI slot 2 and to the monitor. Refer to the following figure.
2. For dual-screen configurations, connect the video cable for the secondary monitor to the Video port in PCI slot 3 and to the monitor. Refer to the following figure.
Video Port (Secondary Monitor)
Video Port (Single or Primary Monitor)
Starting the System
The workstation is delivered with the operating system installed on the
system’s hard disk drive. After setting up the system, you can start it, and start the operating system for the first time.
Video Port (Single or Primary Monitor)
Video Port (Secondary Monitor)
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Power
WARNING
If the AC voltage switch on the back of the base unit is not set correctly for your location, the workstation will be seriously damaged when you press the power switch.
The following figure shows the front of the base unit.
Reset Disk Switch Activity On LED Switch
LED CD-ROM
LED
To start the system:
Power
1. Press the power switch on the base unit and the power switch on the monitor to turn on power to the system. The following events occur:
The power on LED lights green.The CD-ROM drive LED blinks green and amber.The BIOS boot screen displays the American Megatrends logo.A boot screen or setup screen displays.
2. Refer to the appropriate procedure (following) to start the operating system for the first time.
Note: For information on starting and configuring the Solaris 2.5 for x86
operating system, refer to Intergraph’s Workstation Software Configuration for Solaris 2.5 for x86.
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Starting Windows NT for the First Time
To start Windows NT for the first time:
1. At the initial boot screen, select the following option:
Windows NT Workstation 3.51 [VGA Mode]
After additional messages display, Windows NT Workstation starts in
VGA mode, allowing you to log on and configure your system’s date, time, and video display.
2. Press
3. Select OK or press
4. Use the Date/Time application in the Windows NT Control Panel to
5. Configure the video display and TCP/IP networking software as
6. Create an Emergency Repair Disk for your system using the Windows
Note: If your system came pre-configured from Intergraph, you can run
CTRL+ALT+DELETE to display the Windows NT Workstation
logon dialog. The first time the logon dialog displays,
Administrator displays in the Username box. The From and
Password boxes are blank.
ENTER to log on to Windows NT Workstation. For
instructions to create a user account and join a workgroup or domain, refer to the online Windows NT Workstation System Guide.
set the system date and time. Refer to the online Windows NT Workstation System Guide for instructions on using the applications in the Control Panel.
described in Chapter 2, “Configuring the System.”
NT Repair Disk utility (RDISK.EXE). The files on the Emergency Repair Disk can restore the original contents of a damaged Windows NT Registry (that is, at the time Windows NT was installed), along with the standard Windows NT drivers. Refer to Windows NT Help for information on creating an Emergency Repair Disk, and to the Windows NT Workstation Installation Guide for information on using it.
the Repair Disk utility from an icon in the Startup group of Program Manager.
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Starting Windows 95 for the First Time
To start Windows 95 for the first time:
1. At the initial Windows 95 Setup screen, select Next.
2. Select the regional setting that most closely matches where you live.
3. Select the appropriate keyboard layout for your location.
4. When prompted for User Information, key in your name and the name of your company, if appropriate.
5. Read the Windows 95 license information; then select Next.
6. Read the Windows 95 License Agreement. Press the scroll bar to view the text; then select I Accept the Agreement.
7. When prompted, key in the 20-digit Product Identification Number, found on the Certificate of Authenticity on the cover of Introducing
Microsoft Windows 95.
Note You must key in the Product Identification Number before you can
continue Setup. You cannot start Windows 95 for the first time if you do not know the number.
8. At the Configuring the Computer prompt, select Next. Windows 95 installs your system devices.
9. When prompted, select Finish to continue.
10. Remove the diskette (if one is inserted) from the floppy disk drive; then select OK. The system restarts.
11. Key in a username and a password for your Windows 95 user account. If you do not want to create a user account at this time, select Cancel.
PAGE DOWN or use
12. If you are prompted to set up the Microsoft Exchange Inbox, select Yes or No, as appropriate; then select Next. Follow the prompts, as necessary.
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13. If you are prompted to set up your Microsoft Mail account, key in the path to your local Microsoft Mail post office. Key in the name and the password for your mailbox. If you do not want to create a mailbox at this time, select Cancel; then select Yes to confirm.
14. You must install a printer before you can print from Windows 95. Select Local or Network, as appropriate. If you do not want to install a printer at this time, select Cancel.
15. Select the appropriate time zone for your location; then select Close. The system restarts.
16. Key in a username and a password for your Windows 95 user account. If you do not want to create a user account at this time, select Cancel. The Windows 95 desktop displays.
17. Configure the video display and TCP/IP networking software as
described in Chapter 2, “Configuring the System.”
18. Create a Windows 95 Startup Diskette for your system. The files on a Startup Diskette can restore the original contents of a damaged Windows 95 Registry (that is, at the time Windows 95 was installed), along with the standard Windows 95 drivers. Refer to Windows 95 Help for information on creating and using a Startup Diskette.
About Installed System Software
Intergraph shipped your TD-xx workstation with the operating system and associated system software installed on the system’s hard disk drive. On a system running Windows NT Workstation or Windows 95, the following system software is installed:
Operating system driver software for VGA video display.Driver software for Intergraph’s video display adapter.Driver software for Intergraph’s on-board networking adapter.Operating system network software (TCP/IP and NetBEUI).Driver software for Intergraph’s on-board sound processor.
The default file system is File Allocation Table (FAT). On a system running Windows NT Workstation, if you want to change the FAT file system to NTFS, you can do one of the following:
Use the Windows NT CONVERT.EXE program.
Re-install Windows NT Workstation with the NTFS file system.
You should change to NTFS immediately after setting up the system, before you install applications programs and begin creating files and directories. When using CONVERT.EXE, you must manually set permissions on files and directories; this occurs automatically when re-installing the operating system with NTFS. For more information on converting file systems, refer to the Windows NT Workstation Installation Guide. For more information on securing directories and files, refer to the online Windows NT Workstation System Guide.
For information on software installed on a system running the Solaris 2.5 for
x86 operating system, refer to Intergraph’s Workstation Software Configuration for Solaris 2.5 for x86 (delivered with Intergraph workstations
running Solaris 2.5 for x86).
Re-Installing System Software
If you need to re-install the Windows NT Workstation or Windows 95 operating system for any reason, refer to Appendix A, “Installing System Software” for instructions.
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For instructions on re-installing the Solaris 2.5 for x86 operating system, refer to Intergraph’s Workstation Software Configuration for Solaris 2.5 for x86 (delivered with Intergraph workstations running Solaris 2.5 for x86).
Observing System Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using the system. When restarting the system, use the operating system controls instead of
pressing the reset button or turning the power switch off and on. Use the reset button and power switch only when instructed, or as the last alternative for restarting the system.
Never turn the base unit off when the disk access LED is on.After powering off the base unit, wait at least 30 seconds before
powering on again to allow the system to power cycle.
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Periodically run virus scan software to ensure your system files are not
corrupted.
If you placed the system in a vertical position, press the eject/load button
to open the CD-ROM drive tray. Rotate or slide at least three of the media tabs so that when you insert a compact disc, it will not fall out.
Media Tabs
Using the Online Reference
Detailed technical information about your workstation is delivered in an Online Reference document. This Windows Help-based document is delivered on diskette in the form of a self-extracting archive file named TDDTOR.EXE.
To install and display your system’s Online Reference:
1. Insert the diskette containing the Online Reference into the floppy diskette slot of the combo drive.
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2. Copy the TDDTOR.EXE and README.TXT files from the diskette
to a directory on your system’s hard disk drive; then remove the diskette from the combo drive.
3. Open TDDTOR.EXE. The following files are extracted:
G95.CNT G95.HLP SUPPORT.CNT SUPPORT.HLP TDDTOR.CNT TDDTOR.HLP
4. Ensure the extracted files remain in the same directory for the Online Reference to work properly. After the files have been extracted, you can delete TDDTOR.EXE from the system’s hard disk drive.
5. Open TDDTOR.HLP to display the Online Reference.
You can obtain the latest version of your system’s Online Reference from the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (IBBS) or Intergraph’s FTP site.
To obtain Online Reference updates:
1. From the IBBS login, go to Intergraph Product Centers Systems and Networking File Libraries Technical Notes. From the FTP login, go to /bbs/ssd/note.
2. Look for self-executing (.EXE) archive files whose names start with TD and end in OR (such as TDDTOR.EXE or TDDSOR.EXE). The file descriptions in the IBBS or the FTP index should note the title and part number of each Online Reference.
3. Download the file to your system.
4. Open the .EXE file and review the README.TXT file. Follow the instructions in the README.TXT file to properly install the new
Online Reference.
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Obtaining Windows NT Updates
Microsoft Service Packs contain the latest improvements and system fixes that have been requested for the Windows NT operating system. Service Packs are created by Microsoft approximately every three months. You may obtain Service Packs from the following sources:
Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (IBBS)Microsoft Inside SalesCompuServeMicrosoft FTP locations
The service packs are for post-release support only. The product media for Windows NT will not include improvements or fixes in a given Service Pack until the next major Windows NT release.
CAUTION
If Intergraph provides a Service Pack through the IBBS, it has been certified against Intergraph hardware as described with the announcement of its availability. If you obtain a Service Pack from any other source, be aware that it may not have been certified with your Intergraph hardware.
Ensuring PC Card Support
Your system has a PC Card slot for use with devices based on standards developed by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). Windows NT Workstation 3.51, Windows 95, and Solaris 2.5 for x86 provide support for PC Card devices, but not all devices are supported. Before inserting or removing a PC Card device, you must shut down the system.
Additionally, some PC Card devices require that specific system resources be reserved for proper operation. If so, run the System Configuration Utility (SCU), as described in Chapter 5, to reserve the resources. Refer to the documentation supplied with your PC Card device for information about the required system resources.
Chapter 2

Configuring the System

After setting up the system hardware and starting the system for the first time, you can configure it for your use. Follow the instructions in this chapter to configure a system running Windows NT Workstation or Windows 95.
Note: For instructions on configuring the system when it is running Solaris
2.5 for x86, refer to Intergraph’s Workstation Software Configuration for Solaris 2.5 for x86.
Before You Begins
Before you begin configuring the system, get and record the following TCP/IP networking information from your network administrator:
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Internet Protocol (IP) address for
your system:
IP subnet mask for your system:
IP domain name for your network:
IP address for your network’s
default gateway:
IP addresses for your network’s
Domain Name System (DNS) servers, if any:
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The Windows NT delivery media contain software and drivers for both Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC)- and Intel-based systems. When installing Windows NT distribution files, make sure to install them from the \I386 directory (the Intel software directory) on the delivery media. For example, if you are installing a device driver from the Windows NT CD-ROM, key in the following when asked for the path to the file, where
drive is the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive:
drive:\i386
Re-Installing System Software
If you need to re-install the Windows NT Workstation or Windows 95
operating system for any reason, refer to Appendix A, “Installing System Software” for instructions.
For instructions on re-installing the Solaris 2.5 for x86 operating system, refer to Intergraph’s Workstation Software Configuration for Solaris 2.5 for x86 (delivered with Intergraph workstations running Solaris 2.5 for x86).
About the System’s Video Display
When you start your system for the first time, it uses the installed operating
system’s VGA display driver to run the video display. To enable the system to use its installed G95 video display adapter at other display resolutions, you must configure the video display to use the Intergraph G95 video display driver. This driver is installed on the system’s hard disk, and is also delivered on a backup diskette.
The Intergraph G95 video display adapter is based on the Matrox 2064W video display engine. G95 provides resolutions up to 1600 x 1280 in 256, 65,000, and 16.7 million colors, and screen refresh rates up to 120 Hz. G95 communicates through an optimized PCI interface capable of 120 MB per second transfers. If your system is running Windows NT Workstation 3.51, G95 provides more advanced features, including 3D acceleration for OpenGL.
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