9. Setting up your UPS
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9. Setting up your UPS

This tool will configure the NUT (Network UPS Tool) service for you. The service checks the UPS connected to your machine and automatically shuts it down when the UPS is about to run out of battery power.

Automatic Installation. Open the Mandriva Linux Control Center in the hardware section and click on Set up a UPS for power monitoring to launch DrakUPS. Check the Connected through a serial port or a USB cable button to let DrakUPS autodetect your UPS.

Procedure 3.4. Manual Configuration (Serial Port)

  1. Select the Manual configuration option.

  2. Select your UPS from the list of manufacturers and models.

  3. Then assign a Name, Driver, and Port[1].

If all went well your UPS should now be configured and ready to help avoid bad power outage surprises.


[1] The Name and Driver fields should automatically be filled. Of course, you can change its name but we recommend you keep the driver name.

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