This manual describes how to use the Supermicro computer. It provides enough information for you to perform tasks such as program development, program execution, and file maintenance. The manual is written for you if you are already familiar with computer software fundamentals and the CP/M Operating System. If you have no experience with CP/M, read CP/M Operating System Manual in conjunction with this manual. The next section, Chapter Summary, briefly describes the chapters in this manual and suggests a reading path to help you use the manual efficiently. Chapter Summary Chapter 1, Introduction to the Supermicro, gives an overview of the Supermicro series. It lists and describes the components of the Supermicro, the Supermicro series, and the upgrade kits. Chapter 2, Installation, provides information on site preparation, unpacking, system setup, and at-taching terminals and peripherals. Chapter 3, Supermicro Operation, describes the procedures for operating the Supermicro hardware. This chapter tells how to turn on the power, turn off the power, insert diskettes, and make copies of diskettes. Chapter 4, Diagnostic Utilities, describes the Supermicro utilities that are run while the Supermicro is in single-user (or diagnostic) mode. The procedures described in this chapter include: formatting and verifying the hard disk and diskettes, configuring the hard disk, and loading n/STAR onto the hard disk. Chapter 5, Tape Backup, describes the operation of the tape backup unit and the tape backup utilities. Chapter 6, n/STAR Operating System, includes a tutorial on the n/STAR security system and a detailed description of the n/STAR commands. This chapter also includes a description of printer operation and how to set up the security system for the first time. Chapter 7, n/STAR Programmer's Guide, includes programming information for those users who wish to implement custom software under the n/STAR Operating System.