System Configuration

This section provides instructions for setting up and configuring the system. You can edit system settings on-instrument or on a networked computer.

For information on instrument control computer, Linux user accounts, networking, or security settings, refer to Illumina Instrument Control Computer Security and Networking.

The first time the NovaSeq X Series is turned on, the operating system must initialize the NovaSeq X Series Control Software.

Turn on the instrument as follows.

1. Press the toggle switch (A) on the back of the instrument to the on position (|).

2. When the power button (A) on the right side of the instrument pulses, press it.

3. Wait until the operating system finishes initialization (~35 minutes).
4. Enter your user name and password to sign into the instrument.

For more information, refer to Sign In and Sign Out.