DOCUMENT ID:  1103-02

SYNOPSIS:     MP Installation on an existing Solaris 2.1 for x86 System

OS RELEASE:   2.1

PRODUCT:      Solaris x86

KEYWORDS:     MP install su installmp


DESCRIPTION:

Procedure to install MP on an existing Solaris x86 system


SOLUTION:

1.  Use su to become user root, then cd to /tmp

2.  Make a directory called 101117-02:

        mkdir 101117-02

3.  cd to 101117-02 and insert the first MP Platform Support
    diskette into the drive.

4.  Use the cpio command to extract the files 'installmp' and
    'cpioimage.z' from the diskette.

        cpio -icvB  was successful.


        Patch installation finished
        Select machine type
                1. AST Manhattan/MP
                2. Wyse 7000i/MP
                3. None of the above
        Enter:

    The last section of the screen will display the supported system
    types and ask you to make your selection.

7.  Type the number that corresponds to the type of system you are
    using and press Enter.  For example, to use the AST Manhattan,
    type 1 and press Enter:

8.  The installation of MP on a existing Solaris machine is now complete.


DATE APPROVED: 10/10/95