Determining UNIX System Information

Version
The operating system version may be found just prior to a login. If the version is not available on the screen that you are on, you may simply hot key to a new screen.

CPU Manufacturer & Model
The CPU manufacturer and model is usually printed on the front of the system's case.

Speed
The CPU's processor speed (measured in megahertz) may be printed on the CPU case. Be sure not to confuse the processor speed with the system class which may be written in terms of X86. If the processor speed does not appear on the front of the CPU case, then you will have to reboot your system (be sure to quit all applications before doing this) . When the system is rebooted, the system's BIOS settings, including the processor speed, will be displayed.

RAM
The amount of RAM, or Random Access Memory, that your system has may be found in the BIOS disply during boot up. The Extended Memory will be given in bytes. To convert this to megabytes divide the value by 1,000 and round to the nearest whole number.

Hard Disk Size
The total hard disk space will be given on the BIOS display when you boot your system up. This information is usually displayed just prior to the Boot: promt.

Amount of Free Space
The amount of free space available on your hard drive may be found by taking option 13 from the pc V main menu. The Free Space Available will be displayed in bytes. To convert this value to megabytes, simply divide the value by 1,000 and round to the nearest whole number.

Tape Drive
If you are unsure of what size tape drive you have, the easiest method of determination is to look at one of your tapes. The capacity of the tape will be given on the tape label or printed on the metal backing. Often times a 60 MB tape will be stamped with a QD6 on the back. The other tape sizes may be prefixed with a 6.

Modem Information
Your modem's manufacturer, model and maximum transmission rate is usually found on the front of your modem.

Printer Brand & Model
The printer manufacturer and model number are usually labeled on the front of the printer.

Printer Interface
In order to determine your printer's interface, you may follow one of two options depending on which is easier for you. The first is to look at the connection on the printer. If the printer cable has screws holding it on then it is a serial interface. If the cable has clips holding it on, then it is a parallel interface. The second option is to disconnect the printer cable from the back of the computer and then look at the end of the cable. If the end of the cable has holes exposed, then it is a serial interface. If the end of the cable has pins exposed, then it is parallel interface.

Multiple Workstations
The terminal/workstation types may be found on the front of the terminal or workstation base. Be sure not to give the monitor type if you have a Sunriver or Boundless workstation. The adapter type may be determined by looking behind the main system. Some systems that use a DigiBoard or Computone adapter may have a "brick" visible to which all of the terminal cables attach. Other systems using either DigiBoards or Computone adapters may just have an octopus-like cable to which the terminal cables attach. If this is the case, then do not worry about making an entry in the Adapter Type field.