Information About Your Workgroup Server 6150
Congratulations on purchasing a Workgroup Server! This document contains important additions to the information that appears in the manuals that came with your computer.
Installation And Startup
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* Do Not Install the LaserWriter 8.1.1 Printer Driver DO NOT install the
LaserWriter 8.1.1 driver. All necessary printer software is already
correctly installed on your server.
* Installing Server Application Software
You may be planning to install software such as AppleShare, AppleSearch,
Apple Remote Access, or other server application programs. The order in
which you install and start server application software is important, so
be sure to review the documentation for all the server application
programs you plan to use before installing and running them. Note that
the order in which you install is dependent on whether you are using the
server for file, print, or database applications.
* Choose the Correct Software
Be sure to use these (or later) versions of software with your Workgroup
Server:
* AppleShare File and Print Server 4.0.2
* AppleTalk Internet Router 3.0.1
* Apple Remote Access 2.0.1
* AppleSearch Server 1.0.1
* Use the Correct Software Installer
Different server applications come with different versions of the
installer. Be sure to use the installer that came with the particular
piece of software you are installing. Always start up the installer that
is located in the same folder as the software you are installing.
* Problems Starting Up?
On occasion, particularly if there is heavy network traffic, the server
may fail to start up correctly. Sometimes this problem is accompanied by
a prolonged "beep" during the startup process. If startup problems occur,
you may need to disconnect the Ethernet cable before startup, then
reconnect it after the server successfully completes the startup process.
After reconnecting, you must then reselect Ethernet using the Network
control panel.
* If You Reinstall System Software
If you reinstall Workgroup Server software from the CD-ROM disc, you may
need to reinstall all or part of your server applications, such as
AppleShare or AppleSearch. When reinstalling, be sure to check the
information that comes with your server application software.
Memory And Peripherals
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* Do NOT Turn On Virtual Memory
DO NOT turn on virtual memory (in the Memory control panel). Virtual
memory doesn't improve the performance of server applications. In
addition, some server applications, such as the Internet Router, can't
run with virtual memory enabled.
As an alternative to turning on virtual memory, you can install
additional random-access memory (RAM) in your computer. Installing
additional RAM adds more memory to your computer, and expands its
capabilities.
The Technical Information booklet that came with your computer describes
how much additional memory can be installed in your server.
* Installing Additional Memory
To avoid damage to your computer, Apple Computer recommends that only an
Apple-authorized dealer or service provider install additional memory.
Memory for your computer is provided in packages called DRAM SIMMS. The
SIMMS must be the correct type for your computer, added in same-size
pairs, and installed in paired slots inside your computer. It is very
important that the DRAM SIMMS be correctly installed in your Workgroup
Server. Incorrect installation can result in errors, unpredictable
results, and damage to your equipment and data.
IMPORTANT Do not remove any factory-installed cards from inside your
computer. Removing a factory-installed card at an angle can damage your
equipment. Any NuBus¬ expansion cards installed in your computer will not
operate properly if the factory-installed card is removed. If a
factory-installed card needs to be removed, see an Apple-authorized
service provider.
Performance
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* In Case of System Problems While Running Non-Native Applications If you
notice problems when running third-party applications in emulation mode,
try turning off the Modem Memory Manager in the Memory control panel.
Contact the manufacturer for information on the version designed
especially for Power Macintosh computers.
* If Your Computer's Performance Decreases
If you notice a decrease in your computer's speed and general performance
after adding special software (a control panel, a system extension, or
custom utility), it may be because your special software does not work
well with Power Macintosh computers.
To find out if your special software is the problem, hold down the Shift
key while you restart the computer. This temporarily turns off certain
kinds of software. If the computer performs better without the special
software, then that software is likely to be the problem.
Drag the software out of the System Folder or remove it permanently. (The
software might be in the Control Panels or Extensions folders, which are
inside the System Folder.) If the computer performs better when the
software is removed, contact the software's manufacturer for information
or an upgrade.
Who Should Install System Update 3.0?
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System Update 3.0 provides the enhancements of System Update 2.0.1, Hardware System Update 2.0, and Hardware System Update 1.0. If you're encountering problems that you believe might be remedied by System Update 3.0, consult the service and support information that came with your server for instructions on how to contact an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple for assistance.
Here is a list of the fixes and enhancements offered by System Update 3.0:
* Provides system-level improvements to increase overall system
performance.
* Corrects a problem that allowed the system to become corrupted during a
power failure or crash and prevent it from restarting.
* Fixes the About This Macintosh box so the memory usage line doesn't get
drawn outside of its bounds.
* Provides a solution to prevent the file corruption that can happen when a
file is being modified remotely (Remote Access or file server) and the
connection is unexpectedly broken. Now, when the remote volume is lost,
its icon will remain dimmed on the desktop.
* Provides increased reliability for remote file saving when the client is
running System 7.1 or greater while the server is running a pre-7.0
system and using pre-3.0 AppleShare.
* Fixes a problem with throwing away folders which were on an AppleShare
volume. Sometimes after attempting to empty the Trash the Finder would
warn you that the folder contains items that are in use and could not be
deleted. The Trash will now properly handle folders from AppleShare
volumes.
* Updates the Standard File package to include many fixes and enhancements.
The most significant fix allows more than 20 volumes to be mounted. The
most significant enhancement is the use of color icons.
* Updates the PowerPC Enabler (version 1.0.1) to fix some video problems
and communications problems.
* Provides system-level improvements to increase overall system reliability
on most Macintosh models.
* More efficiently manages the way fonts use memory.
* Installs AutoRemounter 1.2. This release significantly reduces network
traffic compared to version 1.0.
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