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14 System Guide
System Guide
Attaching the
Software Protection
Key
The software protection key, also called a dongle, provides copy protection for
the software that is installed on your system. It is attached to your system’s
parallel port. SOFTIMAGE|DS can start only if the software protection key
identification number matches the information in the license file that is
already installed on your computer’s hard drive.
This licensing scheme is managed by the FLEXlm
®
software which is already
installed on your system. For more information on the license software, refer
to Installing the License File on page 36 and refer to the FLEXlm online help.
• To attach the software protection key, attach it to the base unit’s parallel
port (LPT1)
Moving the System
It is important to follow the correct procedure when moving the system to a
different location.
To move the system
1. Shut down your computer.
2. Turn off power to all the devices.
3. Disconnect all the devices.
4. Disconnect the power cables.
5. Move the components carefully.
6. Make sure the new location meets site requirements (see Site Requirements
on page 1).
7. Reconnect the equipment as described in this chapter (see Connecting the
Hardware on page 7).
LPT1
!
Do not move the base unit without first turning off the power or else
internal components may be damaged.
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