The RT--11 automatic installation procedure installs RT--11 by conducting an interactive dialogue at the console terminal. As you answer the dialogue questions, the procedure creates an RT--11 system. After you install the operating system, you can verify the installation by running the verification procedure. You can also then run the configuration procedure to customize your version of RT--11. (Requirements for the Procedure\require_sec)

The RT--11 automatic installation procedure requires: (NUMBERED) RT--11 software distribution kit

RT--11 is presently distributed for automatic installation from the following media: (UNNUMBERED) RL02 cartridge disk RX02 diskettes RX50 diskettes TK50 magtape cartridge Unpacked, installed, and properly functioning hardware

See your hardware manual for instructions on how to use your processor and peripherals. The following list of manuals describe how to use the MicroPDP--11 processors and the devices from which RT--11 software can be installed: (UNNUMBERED) (mpown_book) (mptech_book) (rl12_book) (rx02_book) (rx33_book) (rx50_book) (tk50_book)

In addition to the preceding manuals, each PDP--11 processor has its own operation manual. These manuals typically describe bootstrap procedures and front panel operations. For specific questions, see the manual that came with your processor. Valid hardware configuration

The following hardware configuration is required for the automatic installation procedure: (2\16) (Processor\ PDP--11 processor with at least 48K bytes of memory. See the (RT--11 Software Product Description) for the automatic installation procedure's minimal memory requirements for your configuration. ) (Clock\ A line time clock (if you want to run the installation verification procedure). ) (Boot ROM \A boot ROM so that the media can be automatically booted (or an explanation in your processor manual of how to boot from your installation device). ) (System console\ A video or hardcopy terminal. ) (Mass storage\ Any appropriate medium that can hold the distribution kit. )

If your configuration does not satisfy these requirements, you can: (UNNUMBERED) Install your system by following the procedure described in the (Ins_book). Have Digital install your system.

See your hardware user's guide or owner's manual for your hardware configuration requirements. (What You Do)

The following is an outline of what you do for an automatic installation. These steps vary somewhat, depending on your processor, device drives, and distribution media: (NUMBERED) Check for the required software. Turn on your terminal and mount the RT--11 distribution volume(s). Start your processor and boot the automatic installation procedure.

Some processors will automatically boot the procedure for you when you start (or restart) them, depending on how they are set up. Run the procedure by following the instructions presented on your terminal. These instructions tell you how to create a working system disk and how to run the installation verification procedure (VERIFY).

A message on your terminal tells you when you have completed the installation procedure.

(running_chapter) describes these steps with instructions specific to your distribution media.

After installing the software, store your distribution kit in a safe place and do not modify its contents. You can recopy the distribution kit to create another system if your operating system is damaged. (Caution) Keep your media away from equipment that can generate magnetic fields, such as electric motors. See your device drive manual for other cautions. (What the Procedure Does)

The major steps of the procedure are: (NUMBERED) The RT--11 automatic installation procedure checks your system configuration.

If it finds your configuration invalid, one of the following occurs: (UNNUMBERED) If your distribution is multivolume, you are prompted to mount diskette 1; diskette 1 boots and refers you to the (ins_book). If your distribution is a single volume (disk), the automatic installation procedure boots that volume and refers you to the (ins_book). If your distribution is a TK50 magtape cartridge, the automatic installation procedure boots on device VM and refers you to the (ins_book). If your configuration meets the hardware requirements, the procedure lists the valid output device(s) that reside on your system and queries you on which output device you want to install the distribution kit. The procedure examines the specified output device. (unnumbered) If the output device is not on line or the output media is not mounted, the procedure prompts you to place the device on line or to mount the output media. If the output media contains an RT--11 file structure with files, the procedure warns you and gives you the opportunity to continue or stop the procedure. If the output media contains a file structure different from that of RT--11, the procedure warns you and gives you the opportunity to continue or stop the procedure. The procedure initializes the media in the output device. The procedure copies the RT--11 operating system from the input to the output media. If your distribution kit is multivolume, you are prompted to mount the next volume. After the distribution kit files are copied, the procedure boots the system from the new working system volume. Finally, the procedure displays the file V5NOTE.TXT. This file contains the following information: (unnumbered) Tells you how to run the installation verification procedure and recommends you run that procedure. Suggests you run the configuration procedure. Recommends you read the on-line release notes (V5NOTE.TXT) and modify your system startup procedure. (Completing the Installation)

After running the installation procedure, your RT--11 system is installed and should work properly. However, Digital recommends you complete the installation by: (UNNUMBERED) Running the installation verification procedure to test your system. Configuring your system to remove system files not applicable to your system. Editing your system startup procedure to suit your needs. Reading the printed and on-line release notes ((srn_book) and V5NOTE.TXT). Installing any other software products (software that runs on the operating system---languages, applications, and so on) you might have ordered. (Verifying Your Installation)

To run the verification procedure, type the following command: (IND VERIFY (RET))

The verification procedure takes a few minutes and does the following, if a printer is part of your configuration: (numbered) Loads the LP or LS handler and runs QUEUE as a foreground program. Prints the on-line RT--11 system release notes addenda (V5NOTE.TXT). Assembles, links, and runs the terminal identification program IVP.MAC. Prints the program listing and link map for IVP.MAC. Terminates QUEUE and unloads it and the LP or LS handler.

If a printer is not part of your configuration, the verification procedure only assembles, links, and runs the terminal identification program IVP.MAC.

If the verification fails, the procedure issues a warning message. (Configuring Your System)

Configuring your system involves two steps: (numbered) Checking the device CSR and VECTOR addresses Running the configuration procedure (Checking Device CSR and VECTOR Addresses)

Digital recommends you make sure your devices are installed at their proper CSR and VECTOR addresses, both if you want the devices to function and if you want the automatic configuration procedure to know about them.

Field service representatives who install your hardware system should provide you with a written record of the CSR and VECTOR addresses at which each device is installed.

To check whether devices are installed at their proper CSR and VECTOR addresses, use the following command: (SHOW DEVICES)

To change the CSR or VECTOR associated with a device, use the SET command. The format is: SET device-name CSR=csr-address, VECTOR=vector-address

For example: SET LS CSR=176510,VECTOR=310

Remember: You must unload the LS handler before you change its CSR or VECTOR address. See the (syg_book) for a listing of the default CSR addresses. (Running the Configuration Procedure)

To run the configuration procedure, type the following command: (IND CONFIG (RET)) (Caution) Since the configuration procedure deletes files, you should configure your working system, not the distribution media itself.

You can stop and exit this procedure at any time. To do so, press (CTRL/C) twice, that is, while pressing the CTRL key, press the C key twice.

The configuration procedure first asks you in which of three modes you would like to configure your system: (UNNUMBERED) (Query\bold)

In (Query) mode, the procedure asks a series of questions. The default answers are determined from the currently booted system's characteristics and represent a reasonable guess of a good configuration. (SomeQuery\bold) (the default)

In (SomeQuery) mode, the procedure asks questions only when it cannot determine the answer from testing the hardware configuration. For example, you could be asked if you want the files for automatic installation to be retained? Or, if you need the SL handler, you could have either a modem or a printer connected to your serial port. So, you could be asked if the device connected to the serial port is a printer. (NoQuery\bold)

In (NoQuery) mode, the procedure asks no questions, simply taking defaults for the questions it would ask in the other modes.

After you choose a mode, the procedure deletes unnecessary files in the manner indicated by the mode description chosen. (Editing Your System Startup Procedure)

Sample system startup procedures are provided for the SJ, FB, and XM monitors. Delete the comment character (!) from any command in the sample startup file that you want and add any other commands you feel appropriate. See the (int_book) for an explanation on how to edit and use your startup command file. (Reading the On-Line Release Notes Addenda)

Although RT--11 has a manual of printed system release notes, it is important that you read the information in the on-line release notes (V5NOTE.TXT), which contain system information unavailable at the time the manuals were published. (Installing Other Software)

To install other software products on the operating system, follow the directions given with those products.