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Qemu Manager 7.0 – User Manual – 4th April 2010
Table Of Contents Chapter
1 - Introduction Page 2 Chapter
2 - New Virtual Machine Wizard Page 6 Chapter
3 - Hardware Tab Page 9 Chapter
4 - Drives Tab Page 21 Chapter
5 - Advanced Tab Page 29 Chapter
6 - Integrated QEMU Console Page 33 Chapter
7 - Updates Page 36 Chapter
8 - Configure Operating System Defaults Page 37 Chapter
9 - Configure QEMU Versions Page 38 Chapter
10 - Misc Settings Page 40
This documentation has been generated for reference ONLY, I cannot be held responsible for any incorrect data contained within it. All remarks and comments and based completely on my own opinions and again may be incorrect.

Qemu Manager 7.0 – User Manual – April 4, 2010
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction Page 2 Chapter 2 - New Virtual Machine Wizard Page 6 Chapter 3 - Hardware Tab Page 9 Chapter 4 - Drives Tab Page 21 Chapter 5 - Advanced Tab Page 29 Chapter 6 - Integrated QEMU Console Page 33 Chapter 7 - Updates Page 36 Chapter 8 - Configure Operating System Defaults Page 37 Chapter 9 - Configure QEMU Versions Page 38 Chapter 10 - Misc Settings Page 40
This documentation is generated for reference only. I cannot be held responsible for any incorrect data contained herein. All remarks and comments are based entirely on my own opinions and may again be incorrect.

Chapter 1 – Introduction Welcome to the QEMU Manager, this program has been designed to assist new and existing users to operate the QEMU Processor Emulator (http://fabrice.bellard.free.fr/qemu). When you first run the Qemu Manager program you will be prompted with the first run wizard. The first run wizard allows you to specify specific options for Qemu Manager. If you are not planning to use Qemu Manager on a portable USB Pen/Drive, you can click the “Advanced Options” check box to view more options. Description of options Automatically check for new Qemu Manager Updates when Qemu Manager starts This option will allow Qemu Manager to check for new updates when it’s started. Launch Qemu Manager Maximized Selecting this option will maximize the Qemu Manager window when the program is started. Enable Per-VM TAB Memory Qemu Manager contains 5 Main Tabs at the top of the main window (Depending on the options you have selected). Qemu Manager can remember which tab you was last using before moving to another virtual machine. If you require this option tick this box.

Chapter 1 – Introduction Welcome to the QEMU Manager. This program is designed to assist new and existing users in operating the QEMU Processor Emulator (http://fabrice.bellard.free.fr/qemu). When you first run the Qemu Manager program, you will be prompted with the first-run wizard. The first-run wizard allows you to specify specific options for Qemu Manager. If you are not planning to use Qemu Manager on a portable USB pen/drive, you can click the "Advanced Options" checkbox to view more options.

Description of Options
- Automatically check for new Qemu Manager Updates when Qemu Manager starts: This option allows Qemu Manager to check for new updates when it starts.
- Launch Qemu Manager Maximized: Selecting this option maximizes the Qemu Manager window when the program starts.
- Enable Per-VM TAB Memory: Qemu Manager has 5 main tabs at the top of the main window (depending on the options you have selected). Qemu Manager can remember which tab you last used before switching to another virtual machine. If you need this option, tick this box.

On Minimize Dock to System Tray Selecting this option will place Qemu Manager on the system tray when you minimize the main window. KQEMU Accelerator Support QEMU up to version 0.11x has support for the KQEMU accelerator driver. If you wish to enable this click the “Install & Enable KQEMU accelerator support” check box, and the KQEMU system driver will be installed. Install Qemu Manager Monitor Terminal_Hex font to the local computer This option will install the Qemu Manager QEMU Monitor font onto your computer; this allows the monitor tab output to be more readable. When you are happy with your initial selections, click the “Save & Finish” button. If you do not wish to specify these options now click the “Cancel” button. Main Qemu Manager Window The main window is separated into 4 parts: Main Menu Here you can access configuration options, exit the program and get help on the program. Main Toolbar Here you can control the program using shortcut buttons these consist of:

On Minimize Dock to System Tray: Selecting this option places Qemu Manager on the system tray when you minimize the main window.
KQEMU Accelerator Support: QEMU up to version 0.11x supports the KQEMU accelerator driver. If you want to enable this, click the "Install & Enable KQEMU accelerator support" checkbox, and the KQEMU system driver will be installed.
Install Qemu Manager Monitor Terminal_Hex font to the local computer: This option installs the Qemu Manager QEMU Monitor font onto your computer, making the monitor tab output more readable.

When you are satisfied with your initial selections, click the "Save & Finish" button. If you do not want to specify these options now, click the "Cancel" button.

Main Qemu Manager Window
The main window is divided into 4 parts:
- Main Menu: Here you can access configuration options, exit the program, and get help on the program.
- Main Toolbar: Here you can control the program using shortcut buttons, which include:

- Create new virtual machine. This button allows you to creat a new virtual machine that can be launched with Qemu. (See Chapter 2) - Delete a virtual machine. This button allows you to delete a created virtual machine. - Run a virtual Machine. This button will allow you to launch a virtual machine. Simply click on the virtual machine you wish to run from the list below the toolbar. - Terminate a virtual machine. This button will show a list of running virtual machines. You can select a virtual machine to terminate should it become unstable or cannot be terminated the correct way. (You should only use this function as a last resort as it may result is some data loss). - Import Media – This button allows you to import media to use with Qemu, I.E. CD-ROM Disks & Floppy Disks. The Wizard will assist in creating image files to use with Qemu. (See Chapter 4) - Manage VM Stores. VM Stores are folders on your hard disk which contains the Virtual Machine configuration files & disk images. Qemu Manager knows where to find these by looking within the VM Stores. You can create/edit/delete VM Stores using this button. - Add/Remove Hardware. There are specific types of hardware that can be added/removed from your virtual machine - These are: ? Network Cards ? Serial Ports ? Parallel Ports You can add and remove these by clicking this button or by right clicking within the “Hardware” list view. - QEMU Version control. You can use multiple editions of QEMU with Qemu Manager, you can configure these by clicking this button. - Qemu Manager Options. You can configure specific Qemu Manager options by clicking this button. Virtual Machine List The virtual machine list, located of the left hand side of the Qemu Manager lists all your created virtual machines. Beside each virtual machine is a blue or green icon. - Indicates the virtual machine is not running. - Indicates a virtual machine is running. To Manage a virtual machine simply click once on the virtual machines name.

- Create new virtual machine: This button allows you to create a new virtual machine that can be launched with Qemu. (See Chapter 2)
- Delete a virtual machine: This button allows you to delete a created virtual machine.
- Run a virtual machine: This button allows you to launch a virtual machine. Simply click on the virtual machine you wish to run from the list below the toolbar.
- Terminate a virtual machine: This button shows a list of running virtual machines. You can select a virtual machine to terminate if it becomes unstable or cannot be terminated properly. (You should only use this function as a last resort as it may result in some data loss).
- Import Media: This button allows you to import media for use with Qemu, i.e., CD-ROM disks & floppy disks. The wizard will assist in creating image files for use with Qemu. (See Chapter 4)
- Manage VM Stores: VM stores are folders on your hard disk that contain virtual machine configuration files & disk images. Qemu Manager knows where to find these by looking within the VM stores. You can create/edit/delete VM stores using this button.
- Add/Remove Hardware: There are specific types of hardware that can be added/removed from your virtual machine: ? Network Cards ? Serial Ports ? Parallel Ports You can add and remove these by clicking this button or by right-clicking within the "Hardware" list view.
- QEMU Version control: You can use multiple editions of QEMU with Qemu Manager. You can configure these by clicking this button.
- Qemu Manager Options: You can configure specific Qemu Manager options by clicking this button.

Virtual Machine List
The virtual machine list, located on the left side of the Qemu Manager, lists all your created virtual machines. Beside each virtual machine is a blue or green icon:
- Blue icon indicates the virtual machine is not running.
- Green icon indicates a virtual machine is running.
To manage a virtual machine, simply click once on the virtual machine's name.

Main Configuration Window To modify an option simply Double Click on that option. The main configuration window consists of 3 tabs: Hardware – All hardware related items for your virtual machine. Drives – All hard disk items, removable media & snapshots related to your virtual machine. Advanced – Advanced configuration options for your virtual machine. Console – If you run QEMU integrated with Qemu Manager, the output of QEMU will be displayed in this tab. Monitor - If you run QEMU integrated with Qemu Manager, the monitor control is accessible by this tab.

Main Configuration Window
To modify an option, simply double-click on that option. The main configuration window consists of 3 tabs:
- Hardware: All hardware-related items for your virtual machine.
- Drives: All hard disk items, removable media, and snapshots related to your virtual machine.
- Advanced: Advanced configuration options for your virtual machine.
- Console: If you run QEMU integrated with Qemu Manager, the output of QEMU will be displayed in this tab.
- Monitor: If you run QEMU integrated with Qemu Manager, the monitor control is accessible via this tab.

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