1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. DEC Manuals
  4. Desktop
  5. Personal DECstation 5000
  6. User manual

DEC Personal DECstation 5000 User Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for Personal DECstation 5000:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Personal DECstation 5000
User's Guide
Order Number: EK–PM30E–RB.003
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for DEC Personal DECstation 5000

Summary of Contents for DEC Personal DECstation 5000

  • Page 1 Personal DECstation 5000 User’s Guide Order Number: EK–PM30E–RB.003 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 The postpaid Reader’s Comments forms at the end of this document request your critical evaluation to assist in preparing future documentation. The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DEC, DECconnect, DECnet, DECstation, DECsystem, DECUS, DESTA, ThinWire, Turbochannel, ULTRIX, ULTRIX-32, and the DIGITAL logo.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ........... . . Preface Part I Introducing Your Workstation 1 The Five Basic Parts...
  • Page 4 3 Starting and Testing Turning On Your Workstation ......3–1 Using the Power-Up Self-Test ......3–2 Using the System Self-Test .
  • Page 5 Making Sure Your Workstation Recognizes a New Drive ..6–12 7 Communication Devices Connecting Communication Devices to Your Workstation ..7–2 To Connect a Device with a 25-Pin Connector ... . 7.1.1 7–2 To Connect a Device with a Telephone-Jack Type of...
  • Page 6 10 Memory Modules Adding Memory to Your Workstation ..... . 10.1 10–1 Identifying Memory Modules ......10.1.1 10–2 To Install Memory Modules .
  • Page 7 A Equipment Specifications Personal DECstation 5000 System Unit Equipment Specifications ........
  • Page 8 E Regulatory Information for the UK Service Requirements ....... . . E–2 Communication Port Pin Assignments .
  • Page 9 Index Figures The System Unit ........1–1 1–3 The Front of the System Unit .
  • Page 10 Connecting the ThinWire Adapter to the ThickWire 5–10 Cable ......... . . 5–10 Attaching a T-connector Terminator .
  • Page 11 Hard Disk Drive and Mounting Bracket ....9–11 9–14 Connecting the SCSI Cable and the Internal Drive Power 9–12 Cable to the Hard Disk Drive ......9–15 Installing the Hard Disk Drive in the System Unit .
  • Page 12 Interpreting Diagnostic LED Indicator During First 30 13–5 Seconds After Power-Up (Firmware Initialization Period) . . . 13–12 Interpreting Diagnostic LED Indicator During 2nd 30 13–6 Seconds Following First Video (Power-Up Self-Test Period) ......... . 13–13 System Unit Description .
  • Page 13 Basic System Components ......C–1 C–2 SCSI and Floppy Disk Hardware ..... . C–2 C–3 Monitors .

  • Page 14: Preface

    Preface This guide explains how to operate the hardware components of your Personal DECstation 5000 workstation. Table 1 Conventions Used in This Guide Convention Monospace type Anything that appears on your monitor is set in monospace type like this. Boldface type Anything that you are asked to type is set in boldface type like this.

  • Page 15: Part I Introducing Your Workstation

    Part I Introducing Your Workstation...

  • Page 16: The Five Basic Parts

    Mouse • Power cord and cable The Personal DECstation 5000 is a desktop workstation that can be configured in many different ways. Certain basic parts–the system unit, a monitor, a keyboard, a pointing device–will always be present The type and number of other parts–such as memory modules and internal and external storage...
  • Page 17 The Five Basic Parts The following shows the basic parts of your personal DECstation. Color monitor Gray-scale monitor Keyboard System unit Mouse Power cables (2) ThickWire Ethernet SCSI terminator loopback connector System tool WSMXS002 1–2 The Five Basic Parts...

  • Page 18: The System Unit

    The Five Basic Parts 1.1 The System Unit 1.1 The System Unit Figure 1–1 The System Unit WSMXS103 The system unit is designed to sit flat on a level surface with the monitor on top of or next to it. Caution Standing the system unit on its side can block the cooling vents and damage the unit.

  • Page 19: The Front Of The System Unit

    The Five Basic Parts 1.1 The System Unit 1.1.1 The Front of the System Unit The front of the system unit has a green indicator light (LED). When you turn on your workstation, the light flickers for a while as the system performs its self-tests and then glows steadily once the system is up and running.

  • Page 20: The Back Of The System Unit

    The Five Basic Parts 1.1 The System Unit 1.1.2 The Back of the System Unit On the back of the system unit you’ll find: • The on/off switch. Press the 1 on the switch to turn the power on. Press the 0 to turn the power off.

  • Page 21: Connectors On The Back Of The System Unit

    The Five Basic Parts 1.1 The System Unit Figure 1–4 Connectors on the Back of the System Unit Connector Icon Function SCSI connector Connects the workstation to small computer systems interface (SCSI) devices, such as disk drives and CD-ROM drives. ThickWire Ethernet Connects the workstation connector...

  • Page 22: Inside The System Unit

    The Five Basic Parts 1.1 The System Unit 1.1.3 Inside the System Unit Occasionally you may need to get inside of your system unit–to add optional modules, for example, or to upgrade your system. The components in the system unit are delicate and can be damaged by the static electricity conducted by your body.

  • Page 23: System Tool

    The Five Basic Parts 1.1 The System Unit 3. Remove the two screws on the back edge of the system unit cover. Figure 1–6 System Tool WSMXS098 4. Find the system tool that came with your workstation. Insert the system tool into one of the two small rectangular holes just beneath the edge of the cover on the back of the system unit.

  • Page 24: Removing The Cover Of The System Unit

    The Five Basic Parts 1.1 The System Unit 5. Pressing down on the two black leverage buttons on the back of the system unit and at the same time pressing up against the cover’s edge, as shown in Figure 1–8, lift the back end of the cover about 6 inches. Figure 1–8 Removing the Cover of the System Unit WSMXS089 6.

  • Page 25: To Close The System Unit

    The Five Basic Parts 1.1 The System Unit Once the cover is off, you will see the base system module and the power supply. You’ll also see any internal disk drives in your workstation and any memory cards and TURBOchannel modules. Figure 1–9 Inside the System Unit TURBOchannel option modules CPU module...

  • Page 26: The Monitor

    The Five Basic Parts 1.2 The Monitor 1.2 The Monitor Digital offers these two monitors for the Personal DECstation: • 16-inch color monitor (VRC16) • 17-inch gray-scale monitor (VRM17) Both these monitors connect to the video connector on the back of your system unit.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Video Cable To The Vrc16 Monitor

    The Five Basic Parts 1.2 The Monitor Figure 1–10 Connecting the Video Cable to the VRC16 Monitor WSMXS007 Figure 1–11 Connecting the Video Cable to the VRM17 Monitor WSMXS013 3. Connect the other end of the monitor video cable to the video connector on the back of the system unit (Figure 1–12).

  • Page 28: Connecting The Monitor Cable To The Video Connector On The Back Of The System Unit

    The Five Basic Parts 1.2 The Monitor Figure 1–12 Connecting the Monitor Cable to the Video Connector on the Back of the System Unit WSMXS014 The Five Basic Parts 1–13...
  • Page 29 The Five Basic Parts 1.2 The Monitor 4. Find the monitor power cable. Plug the cable into the power connector on the monitor and into the outlet to the left of the main power outlet on the back of the system unit. This connects the monitor to the system unit power supply.

  • Page 30: Connecting A Monitor To A Turbochannel Connector

    The Five Basic Parts 1.2 The Monitor 1.2.2 Connecting a Monitor to a TURBOchannel Connector You can connect the following Digital monitors to your workstation by means of an optional TURBOchannel graphics module installed in your system unit: • VRT16 •...

  • Page 31: Connecting The Keyboard To The Workstation

    The Five Basic Parts 1.3 The Keyboard You can use the LK501 keyboard in either of two positions, depending on which you find more comfortable: The keyboard can lie flat on your work surface, or it can be tilted slightly up. To tilt the keyboard, move the two legs on the bottom into the upright position.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Keyboard Cable To The Workstation

    The Five Basic Parts 1.3 The Keyboard Figure 1–16 Connecting the Keyboard Cable to the Workstation WSMXS056 The Five Basic Parts 1–17...

  • Page 33: Connectors On The Lk501 Keyboard

    The Five Basic Parts 1.3 The Keyboard 2. Plug the other end of the cable into either of the connectors at the keyboard’s rear edge. (The other connector is for the mouse.) Figure 1–17 Connectors on the LK501 Keyboard Connectors WSMXS097 If you want to connect your keyboard so you can use it at a distance from your system unit, you may need a longer cable than the one that comes...

  • Page 34: The Mouse

    The Five Basic Parts 1.4 The Mouse 1.4 The Mouse You use a mouse to move the pointer on the screen. Figure 1–18 Mouse WSMXS012 Connect the mouse by plugging its cable into either of the connectors at the rear edge of the keyboard. Figure 1–19 Connecting the Mouse Connectors WSMXS011...

  • Page 35: Power Cord And Monitor Cable

    The Five Basic Parts 1.4 The Mouse If you are using computer-aided design (CAD) applications with your workstation, you may want to connect a dial box or a button box as a pointing device. Connect these to the keyboard-mouse connector on the back of the system unit.

  • Page 36: The Environment

    The Environment This chapter describes: • The environment in which your workstation functions most efficiently • The voltage requirements for your workstation 2.1 Site Requirements To operate at its best, your workstation must be set up in a place that meets certain requirements.

  • Page 37: Cleanliness

    The Environment 2.1 Site Requirements • Air should flow freely around your workstation to keep heat from building up and damaging the equipment. Leave 4 inches (10 centimeters) between system unit vents and other objects. Leave 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) between monitor vents and other objects. •...

  • Page 38: Voltage Requirements

    The Environment 2.2 Voltage Requirements 2.2 Voltage Requirements Many of the devices you connect to your workstation, including most monitors, must have voltages that match your power source, which is either 110/120 or 220/240 volts. Devices that require matching voltages have a yellow voltage label covering the power connector.

  • Page 39: Starting And Testing

    Starting and Testing This chapter tells you how to: • Turn on your workstation • Use the power-up and system self-tests • Check your workstation configuration • Boot the workstation software if your workstation has factory-installed software • Boot the workstation software if your workstation is on a network •...

  • Page 40: Using The Power-Up Self-Test

    Starting and Testing 3.1 Turning On Your Workstation • The system unit and the monitor run their power-up self-tests. 3.2 Using the Power-Up Self-Test The power-up self-test verifies that the system is working correctly. It begins automatically when you turn on your workstation. As the system performs the test, you’ll see flickering text in the lower-left corner of the screen.

  • Page 41: Checking Your Workstation Configuration

    (Sb: devs = 2) (FDI: 1) (enet: 08-00-2b-xx-xx-xx) (SCSI = 7) 0: PMAG-DA DEC V5.3g TCF0 (PMAGB-EA: PXG- d=24) The lines beginning with numbers (in the example, ) indicate the workstation slots: the connectors inside the system unit to which modules can be attached.
  • Page 42 3. The last several lines of the display you will see look something like this: SCSI ______________________________________________ RZ25 (C)DEC 0400 TZK10 (C)DEC 00AA Look at the column headed DEV (device). This column lists the device code and SCSI ID for each drive your system recognizes.

  • Page 43: Booting Factory-Installed Software

    Starting and Testing 3.5 Booting Factory-Installed Software 3.5 Booting Factory-Installed Software At the console prompt (>>), type setenv boot ‘‘3/rz2/vmunix -a’’ and press Return. Then type boot and press Return. See the ULTRIX Guide to Starting the Factory-Installed Software System for further instructions.

  • Page 44: Turning Off Your Workstation

    Starting and Testing 3.8 Using the Workstation Software Once you’ve entered your user name and password, you can begin using your workstation software. When you’re ready to conclude your session, choose Quit from the Session menu in your session manager window. 3.9 Turning Off Your Workstation To turn off your workstation: 1.

  • Page 45: Taking Your Workstation Apart

    Taking Your Workstation Apart This chapter tells you how to disassemble your workstation and pack it for moving. 4.1 Dismantling Your Workstation 1. If the workstation software is running, type shutdown -h now and press Return. 2. Turn off any devices connected to your workstation, such as printers, modems, or external hard disks.

  • Page 46: Packing Your Equipment

    Taking Your Workstation Apart 4.2 Packing Your Equipment 4.2 Packing Your Equipment Pack each piece of equipment in the carton it came in. Use any padding that came in the carton to hold the equipment securely in place. Be sure to include the following in each carton: •...

  • Page 47: Part Ii External Additions To Your Workstation

    Part II External Additions to Your Workstation...

  • Page 48: Ethernet

    Ethernet This chapter tells you: • How to connect your workstation to a ThickWire, ThinWire, or Twisted-pair Ethernet network • How to find the Ethernet station address for your system The Personal DECstation is designed so that you can connect it easily to a ThickWire, ThinWire, or Twisted-pair Ethernet network.

  • Page 49: If Your Workstation Is Not Part Of A Network

    Ethernet 5.1 If Your Workstation Is Not Part of a Network 5.1 If Your Workstation Is Not Part of a Network If your workstation is not part of an Ethernet network, you must have a loopback connector in the Ethernet connector on the back of the system unit to run the system self-test successfully.

  • Page 50: Connecting Your Workstation To A Network

    Ethernet 5.2 Connecting Your Workstation to a Network 5.2 Connecting Your Workstation to a Network The Personal DECstation has a ThickWire Ethernet connector on the back of the system unit. If your workstation is going to be part of a ThickWire network, you’ll use the ThickWire cable to make a direct connection between the workstation and the network cable that comes from the wall.

  • Page 51: Connecting To A Thickwire Network

    Ethernet 5.2 Connecting Your Workstation to a Network • To lock a sliding lock, use a flat-blade screwdriver to push the protruding edge of the lock toward the center of the connector until it clicks into place. Figure 5–3 Locking the Sliding Lock on the System Unit Ethernet Connector WSMXS081 The procedure you follow to connect your workstation to an Ethernet network depends on the kind of Ethernet network you have.

  • Page 52: Thickwire Ethernet Cable

    Ethernet 5.3 Connecting to a ThickWire Network 3. If a loopback connector is in the ThickWire connector on the system unit, pull it out. 4. Find the ThickWire Ethernet cable. Note that one end of the cable has a sliding lock on it and the other does not. 5.

  • Page 53: Connecting To A Thinwire Network

    Ethernet 5.3 Connecting to a ThickWire Network 6. Push the cable connector all the way into the ThickWire connector on the system unit. 7. Lock the sliding lock on the system unit connector. Figure 5–5 Connecting the ThickWire Ethernet Cable to the System Unit WSMXS081 8.

  • Page 54: Thickwire Ethernet Cable

    Ethernet 5.4 Connecting to a ThinWire Network 4. Find the ThickWire Ethernet cable. Note that one end of the cable has a sliding lock on it and the other does not. 5. Find the end of the cable that doesn’t have the sliding lock. Position it so its widest part is on top.

  • Page 55: Connecting The Thickwire Ethernet Cable To The System Unit

    Ethernet 5.4 Connecting to a ThinWire Network Figure 5–7 Connecting the ThickWire Ethernet Cable to the System Unit WSMXS081 5–8 Ethernet...

  • Page 56: Parts For Connecting To A Thinwire Network

    Ethernet 5.4 Connecting to a ThinWire Network 8. Find the T-connector with its two terminators and the ThickWire-to- ThinWire adapter. Figure 5–8 Parts for Connecting to a ThinWire Network ThinWire Ethernet connector T-connector terminators ThickWire Ethernet connector T-connector WSMXS039 9. Notice that the ribbed part of the T-connector can be twisted from side to side.

  • Page 57: To Connect The Thickwire-To-Thinwire Adapter

    Ethernet 5.4 Connecting to a ThinWire Network 5.4.1 To Connect the ThickWire-to-ThinWire Adapter 1. If necessary, unlock the sliding lock on the cable connector. (See Section 5.2.1.) 2. Hold the ThickWire cable so the widest part of its connector aligns with the widest part of the ThickWire connector on the adapter.

  • Page 58: Connecting To A Twisted-Pair Network

    Ethernet 5.4 Connecting to a ThinWire Network CAUTION Never attach a network cable directly to the adapter without using the T-connector. Figure 5–11 Attaching a T-connector Terminator Press the T-connector terminator into the T-connector and turn the terminator to the right until it slides forward and ThickWire-to-ThinWire locks into place.
  • Page 59 Ethernet 5.5 Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Network 4. Find the ThickWire Ethernet cable. Note that one end of the cable has a sliding lock on it and the other does not. 5. Find the end of the cable that doesn’t have the sliding lock. Position it so its widest part is on top.

  • Page 60: Connecting The Thickwire Ethernet Cable To The System Unit

    Ethernet 5.5 Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Network Figure 5–13 Connecting the ThickWire Ethernet Cable to the System Unit WSMXS081 Ethernet 5–13...

  • Page 61: Parts For Connecting To A Twisted-Pair Ethernet Network

    Ethernet 5.5 Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Network 8. Find the ThickWire-to-twisted-pair adapter and the twisted-pair Ethernet cable. Figure 5–14 Parts for Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Network Twisted pair phone-jack ThickWire Ethernet Twisted pair phone-jack connector type of connector Front view Back view ThickWire-to-twisted-pair adapter WSMXS040...

  • Page 62: To Connect The Thickwire-To-Twisted-Pair Adapter

    Ethernet 5.5 Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Network 5.5.1 To Connect the ThickWire-to-Twisted-Pair Adapter 1. If necessary, unlock the sliding lock on the cable connector. (See Section 5.2.1.) 2. Hold the ThickWire cable so that its widest part aligns with the widest part of the ThickWire connector on the adapter.

  • Page 63: Connecting The Twisted-Pair Cable To The Adapter

    Ethernet 5.5 Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Network 5. Find the twisted-pair cable. It has a telephone-jack type of connector. 6. Position the connector on the cable so the clip is on the bottom. Then push the connector into the empty connector on the adapter until you feel the connector click into place.

  • Page 64: Finding Your Ethernet Address

    Return. 2. When you see the prompt (>>), type cnfg and press Return. You’ll see a display something like this on your screen: 3:KN02-CA DEC T1.2a TCF0 (16 MB) (CX -- d=8) (Sb: devs = 0) (FDI: 1)

  • Page 65: External Storage Devices

    External Storage Devices This chapter tells you: • What external storage devices you can add to your basic workstation • The rules for connecting SCSI devices to your workstation • How to verify and assign SCSI IDs • How to link storage devices together External Storage Devices 6–1...

  • Page 66: Storage Devices You Can Add To Your Workstation

    External Storage Devices 6.1 Storage Devices You Can Add to Your Workstation 6.1 Storage Devices You Can Add to Your Workstation A basic Personal DECstation system that includes internal drives will come with one 426-megabyte internal hard disk drive and one extra density (2.8- megabyte) internal floppy disk drive.

  • Page 67: Guidelines For Connecting Scsi Storage Devices

    External Storage Devices 6.2 Guidelines for Connecting SCSI Storage Devices 6.2 Guidelines for Connecting SCSI Storage Devices SCSI storage devices must be connected to your workstation according to the following guidelines for the system to work properly: • If no external drives are connected, the SCSI connector on the back of the system unit must contain a SCSI terminator.

  • Page 68: Scsi Ids

    External Storage Devices 6.3 SCSI IDs 6.3 SCSI IDs Every SCSI device attached to a given connector must have a unique SCSI ID. If two or more devices have the same ID, your workstation won’t operate correctly. SCSI storage drives are usually assigned a SCSI ID number at the factory where they’re made.
  • Page 69 SCSI -------------------------------------- rz2 RZ25 (C)DEC 0400 tz5 TZK10 (C)DEC 00AA 3. Look at the column headed (product ID). This column lists the drives your system recognizes: in the sample, a hard disk (RZ25) and a tape drive (TZK10). All the SCSI drives connected to the SCSI connector on the back of the system unit should be listed here.

  • Page 70: Changing Scsi Ids

    External Storage Devices 6.3 SCSI IDs To check the IDs of SCSI devices connected to a TURBOchannel option module, follow the same steps as for checking devices connected to the SCSI connector on the system unit, except type cnfg 0 or cnfg 1 at the console prompt, depending on the TURBOchannel slot to which your external drive is connected.

  • Page 71: Attaching A System-Unit-To-Expansion-Box Cable To The Scsi Connector On The System Unit

    External Storage Devices 6.4 To Connect an Expansion Box to the System Unit Figure 6–2 Attaching a System-Unit-to-Expansion-Box Cable to the SCSI Connector on the System Unit SCSI icon Position the smaller cable connector so the widest part is on top. Base system SCSI connector WSMXS091...

  • Page 72: Linking Storage Devices Together

    External Storage Devices 6.4 To Connect an Expansion Box to the System Unit Figure 6–3 Attaching a System-Unit-to-Expansion-Box Cable to a Typical Expansion Box WSMXS094 5. If this is the only expansion box you’re connecting, place a terminator on the unused expansion box SCSI connector. Use the terminator that came with the expansion box.

  • Page 73: Connecting Expansion Boxes In A Chain

    External Storage Devices 6.5 Linking Storage Devices Together 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each additional box. Figure 6–4 Connecting Expansion Boxes in a Chain 3. Press the two wire brackets Gently press the two wire brackets firmly against the side of on the SCSI connector away from the cable connector until the connector.

  • Page 74: Terminating The Final Expansion Box

    External Storage Devices 6.5 Linking Storage Devices Together Figure 6–5 Terminating the Final Expansion Box Hold the terminator so the widest part of its Terminator connector is on top and push the terminator onto the unused SCSI connector. Wire brackets d i g i t a l d i g...

  • Page 75: Connecting A Power Cord To An Expansion Box

    External Storage Devices 6.5 Linking Storage Devices Together 5. Plug the end of a power cord into the power connector on each expansion box. Figure 6–6 Connecting a Power Cord to an Expansion Box d i g i t a l WSMXS095 6.

  • Page 76: Making Sure Your Workstation Recognizes A New Drive

    SCSI --------------------------------------- RZ25 (C)DEC 0400 TZK10 (C)DEC 00AA 3. Look at the column headed (device). This column lists the device code and SCSI ID for each drive your system recognizes. All the SCSI drives connected to the SCSI connector on the back of the system unit should be listed here.

  • Page 77: Communication Devices

    Communication Devices This chapter describes: • Communication devices, such as printers, plotters, and modems, that can be used with your workstation • How to connect communication devices directly to the system unit • How to use a communications connector adapter Communication Devices 7–1...

  • Page 78: Connecting Communication Devices To Your Workstation

    Communication Devices 7.1 Connecting Communication Devices to Your Workstation 7.1 Connecting Communication Devices to Your Workstation Communication devices, such as printers, modems, and plotters, connect to your system unit by means of one of these types of connectors: • A 25-pin connector, which attaches directly to the communications connector on the system unit •...

  • Page 79: To Connect A Device With A Telephone-Jack Type Of Connector (Mmj)

    Communication Devices 7.1 Connecting Communication Devices to Your Workstation b. Press the cable connector all the way into the system unit connector. Figure 7–2 Connecting a 25-pin Connector Hold the 25-pin cable connector so the widest part of the connector is on top. Turn the screws to your right to hold the connector in place.

  • Page 80: Installing A Console Terminal

    Communication Devices 7.1 Connecting Communication Devices to Your Workstation 3. Press the adapter connector all the way into the communications connector on the system unit and tighten the screws until they hold the adapter firmly in place. 4. Hold the connector on your device cable so the clip is on your left. 5.

  • Page 81: To Connect The Terminal

    Communication Devices 7.2 Installing a Console Terminal A terminal can display text only; it cannot display illustrations or windowing applications. You cannot use a terminal as a standard workstation monitor, but it is adequate as a system console. Some users prefer to connect both a monitor and a terminal to their workstations.

  • Page 82: The Server Configuration

    The Server Configuration The Personal DECstation has been designed to be configured as either a workstation or a server. (A server is used to provide other client systems in a network with distributed services such as filing, computation and printing.) When performing distributed network server tasks, the Personal DECstation has no need for the expensive graphics hardware usually associated with workstations, so it is configured without a graphics monitor.

  • Page 83: Installing A Console Terminal

    The Server Configuration Figure 8–1 Installing a Console Terminal Regular system monitor Alternate console terminal Alternate terminal cable Communications connector Communications line adaptor LK201 or LK401 keyboard Alternate terminal cable WSMXM074 8–2 The Server Configuration...

  • Page 84: Connecting A Console Terminal

    The Server Configuration 8.1 Connecting a Console Terminal 8.1 Connecting a Console Terminal Connect your terminal to the 25-pin RS232 connector, and set your terminal as described in Table 8–1. You may notice that these settings are the standard default settings for Digital terminals. Some terminals may use the modular MMJ telephone style connectors.

  • Page 85: Default Settings For Using The Console Terminal

    The Server Configuration 8.2 Halting a Server Note The Personal DECstation does not have an explicit Halt switch. 8.2.1 Default Settings for Using the Console Terminal As an advanced user, you may from time to time wish to alternate back and forth between use of a graphics monitor and a console terminal.

  • Page 86: Part Iii Internal Additions To Your Workstation

    Part III Internal Additions to Your Workstation...

  • Page 87: Internal Storage Devices

    Internal Storage Devices This chapter tells you: • Which internal disk drives can be installed in your system unit • How to install and remove a floppy disk drive • How to install and remove a hard disk drive • How to set SCSI IDs •...

  • Page 88: Installing A Floppy Disk Drive

    Internal Storage Devices 9.2 Installing a Floppy Disk Drive 9.2 Installing a Floppy Disk Drive The internal floppy disk drive is not a SCSI drive, but it does have a drive select number, which should be set at 0. This number is preassigned at the factory;...

  • Page 89: Floppy Disk Drive And Mounting Bracket

    Internal Storage Devices 9.2 Installing a Floppy Disk Drive 4. The floppy disk drive comes in a metal mounting bracket. Hold the drive so that the bracket is on the bottom. Figure 9–2 Floppy Disk Drive and Mounting Bracket Mounting bracket WSMXS046 5.

  • Page 90: Connecting The Fdi Cable And The Internal Drive Power Cable To The Floppy Disk Drive

    Internal Storage Devices 9.2 Installing a Floppy Disk Drive Figure 9–3 Connecting the FDI Cable and the Internal Drive Power Cable to the Floppy Disk Drive WSMXS057 7. Stand facing the front of the system unit. The space for the drive is in the right front corner.

  • Page 91: Installing The Floppy Disk Drive In The System Unit

    Internal Storage Devices 9.2 Installing a Floppy Disk Drive Figure 9–4 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive in the System Unit Sliding latch Post Tabs Slot WSMXS100 8. Lower the right side of the disk drive assembly so the hole in the mounting bracket fits over the post on the base of the system unit.

  • Page 92: Making Sure Your Workstation Recognizes The Floppy Disk Drive

    The display lists the drives connected to slot 3 of your system; this is the slot number for the base system module. The upper part of the display will look something like this: 3: KN02-CA DEC x1.2g TCF0 (16 MB)

  • Page 93: Removing A Floppy Disk Drive

    Internal Storage Devices 9.3 Making Sure Your Workstation Recognizes the Floppy Disk Drive The characters tell you that the workstation recognizes the floppy disk (FDI:1) drive. If you see instead, or if the message appears (FDI:0) device off-line on your screen, you either have no floppy drive installed in your system unit, or else the drive is not installed properly and the workstation does not recognize it.

  • Page 94: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    Internal Storage Devices 9.4 Removing a Floppy Disk Drive Figure 9–6 Removing a Floppy Disk Drive Sliding latch Post Tabs Slot WSMXS048 10. Replace the cover of the system unit. (See ‘‘Section 1.1.3.2’’ on page 1-9.) 9.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive Before you install a hard disk drive in your system unit, you need to make sure its SCSI ID is correct.

  • Page 95: Rz23L Hard Disk Drive

    Internal Storage Devices 9.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 9.5.1.1 RZ23L Hard Disk Drive The SCSI jumpers are on the underside of the RZ23L drive. Position the jumpers as shown in Figure 9–7 to set the SCSI ID. The ID should be 2 unless you have another device with SCSI 2 already attached to the SCSI connector at the back of the system unit.

  • Page 96: Rz24 Hard Disk Drive

    Internal Storage Devices 9.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 9.5.1.2 RZ24 Hard Disk Drive The SCSI jumpers are on the underside of the RZ24 drive. Position the blocks as shown in Figure 9–8 to set the SCSI ID. The ID should be 2 unless you have another device with SCSI 2 already attached to the SCSI connector at the back of the system unit.

  • Page 97: Rz25 Hard Disk Drive

    Internal Storage Devices 9.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 9.5.1.3 RZ25 Hard Disk Drive The RZ25 drive has two sets of pins, one on the side of the drive and one at the front. Note The drive ships with a jumper on pin 4 on the front of the drive. This jumper does not affect the SCSI ID number of the drive and must not be removed.

  • Page 98: Scsi Id Jumper Settings Using The Pins On The Side Of The

    Internal Storage Devices 9.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive Figure 9–9 SCSI ID Jumper Settings Using the Pins on the Side of the Drive SCSI ID 0 SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 4 SCSI ID 1 SCSI ID 5 SCSI ID 2 SCSI ID 6 Front SCSI ID pins WSMXS058...

  • Page 99: Scsi Id Settings Using The Pins On The Front Of The Drive

    Internal Storage Devices 9.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive Figure 9–10 SCSI ID Settings Using the Pins on the Front of the Drive SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 0 SCSI ID 4 SCSI ID 1 SCSI ID 5 SCSI ID 2 SCSI ID 6 Side SCSI ID pins...

  • Page 100: To Install The Hard Disk Drive

    Internal Storage Devices 9.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive To set the SCSI ID on other disk drives, refer to the manual that comes with the drive. Once you have verified or changed the SCSI ID, you can install the drive in the system unit.

  • Page 101: Connecting The Scsi Cable And The Internal Drive Power Cable To The Hard Disk Drive

    Internal Storage Devices 9.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive Figure 9–12 Connecting the SCSI Cable and the Internal Drive Power Cable to the Hard Disk Drive Power cable SCSI signal cable WSMXS049 7. Stand facing the front of the system unit. The space for the hard disk drive is at the front of the unit, in the center.

  • Page 102: Installing The Hard Disk Drive In The System Unit

    Internal Storage Devices 9.5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive Figure 9–13 Installing the Hard Disk Drive in the System Unit Tabs Cutouts Locking post WSMXS102 8. Lower the right side of the disk drive assembly so the hole in the mounting bracket fits over the post on the base of the system unit.

  • Page 103: Making Sure Your Workstation Recognizes The Hard Disk Drive

    3. The screen display lists the drives connected to slot 3 of your system; this is the slot number for the system module. The last several lines of the display you see will look something like this: SCSI --------------------------------------- RZ25 (C)DEC 0400 TZK10 (C)DEC 00AA Internal Storage Devices 9–17...

  • Page 104: Removing A Hard Disk Drive

    Internal Storage Devices 9.6 Making Sure Your Workstation Recognizes the Hard Disk Drive 4. Look at the column headed (device). This column lists the device code and SCSI ID for each drive your system recognizes. All the SCSI drives connected to the SCSI connector on the back of the system unit should be listed here.

  • Page 105: Removing A Hard Disk Drive

    Internal Storage Devices 9.7 Removing a Hard Disk Drive Figure 9–15 Removing a Hard Disk Drive Tabs Cutouts Locking post WSMXS052 9. Disconnect the SCSI cable from the drive. 10. Disconnect the drive power cable from the drive. 11. Replace the cover of the system unit. (See Section 1.1.3.2.) Internal Storage Devices 9–19...

  • Page 106: Memory Modules

    Memory Modules This chapter tells you: • What options you have for expanding your workstation’s memory • How to install memory modules inside the system unit • How to remove memory modules from the system unit • How to make sure your workstation recognizes all your memory modules Your workstation comes with 8 megabytes of memory built in.

  • Page 107: Identifying Memory Modules

    Memory Modules 10.1 Adding Memory to Your Workstation 10.1.1 Identifying Memory Modules Table 10–1 shows how to identify the two 2-megabyte modules from each other and the 8-megabyte module. Table 10–1 Identifying Memory Modules Customer Order No. Module Part No. Size Distinguishing Features MS01-AA...

  • Page 108: Identifying 2-Megabyte Memory Modules

    Memory Modules 10.1 Adding Memory to Your Workstation Figure 10–1 Identifying 2-megabyte Memory Modules Front view 2-Mbyte SIMM: Etch part number in the center Notch Back view WSMXM021 • On the 8-megabyte module, the etched part number is on the top left corner on the front of the module.

  • Page 109: Identifying 8-Megabyte Memory Modules

    Memory Modules 10.1 Adding Memory to Your Workstation Figure 10–2 Identifying 8-megabyte Memory Modules 8-Mbyte SIMM: Etch part number at the end farthest from the notch Notch Front view Back view WSMXM022 10–4 Memory Modules...

  • Page 110: To Install Memory Modules

    Memory Modules 10.1 Adding Memory to Your Workstation Table 10–2 shows how to configure memory modules for the amount of memory you want in your system. Table 10–2 Memory module configurations SYSTEM MEMORY MEMORY MODULES TO ADD 8 megabytes None 12 megabytes Two 2-megabyte modules 16 megabytes...

  • Page 111: Memory Module Connectors

    Memory Modules 10.1 Adding Memory to Your Workstation Figure 10–3 Memory Module Connectors 0 Slot 1 Slot WSMXS053 Figure 10–4 Inserting a Memory Module WSMXS055 6. Memory modules are always installed in pairs. (See Table 10–2.) Install the left module of the pair first, then the right. Keeping your fingers away from the contacts that run along the bottom of the memory module, hold the module so that the notch is on your right.

  • Page 112: Making Sure Your Workstation Recognizes Its Memory Modules

    Memory Modules 10.1 Adding Memory to Your Workstation 8. Move the top of the memory module back into the upright position until the latches snap into place. Figure 10–5 Installing a Memory Module WSMXS028 9. When you’ve installed all your memory modules, replace the cover of the system unit.

  • Page 113: Removing Memory From Your Workstation

    Memory Modules 10.1 Adding Memory to Your Workstation In this example, the workstation recognizes 4 megabytes of memory in slot 0, 4 megabytes in slot 1, and 8 megabytes in the base system module (B). If the configuration display shows some amount of memory other than what you’ve installed, turn to Chapter 13 for troubleshooting instructions or ask your system manager or Digital service representative for help.

  • Page 114: Releasing The Latches On A Slot Connector

    Memory Modules 10.2 Removing Memory from Your Workstation 5. Pull out the latches on the ends of the connector until you can feel them release. Figure 10–6 Releasing the Latches on a Slot Connector WSMXS054 6. Tilt the memory module toward the front of the system unit until you can lift it out of the slot connector.

  • Page 115: Cpu Modules

    CPU Modules This chapter tells you: • What CPU modules your workstation can use • How to remove and install CPU modules • How to test CPU modules The CPU module and the base system module, in combination, provide the computing power of your workstation.

  • Page 116: The Cpu Module And The Base System Module

    CPU Modules Figure 11–1 The CPU Module and the Base System Module CPU module Base system module WSMXS030 To tell what kind of CPU module you have, look at the part number on it while referring to Table 11–1. Table 11–1 CPU Modules CPU type FRU number Customer order number...

  • Page 117: Removing A Cpu Module

    CPU Modules 11.1 Removing a CPU Module 11.1 Removing a CPU Module 1. If the workstation software is running, shut it down: type shutdown -h now and press Return. 2. Turn off the system unit by pressing the 0 on the on/off switch on the back. Unplug the system unit power cord.

  • Page 118: Releasing The Lock On A Mounting Post

    CPU Modules 11.1 Removing a CPU Module 6. Use your fingers or a small pair of pliers to squeeze the lock on one of the mounting posts until it releases the corner of the CPU module. Lift the corner until it is free from the lock. Repeat this procedure with the posts on the other two locks.

  • Page 119: Installing A Cpu Module

    CPU Modules 11.1 Removing a CPU Module Figure 11–4 CPU module and base module connector Heat sinks CPU connector Base module connector WSMXS031 11.2 Installing a CPU Module 1. If necessary, open the system unit. (See (Section 1.1.3.1.) 2. Put on the antistatic wrist strap. (See Figure 1–5.) 3.

  • Page 120: Testing Your Cpu Module

    CPU Modules 11.2 Installing a CPU Module 4. Align the three holes in the CPU module with the mounting posts on the base module. 5. Push the CPU module straight down over the mounting posts. Press the CPU module connector into the connector on the base module. Press each of the three corner holes onto its corresponding mounting post.

  • Page 121: Turbochannel Option Modules

    CPU Modules 11.3 Testing Your CPU Module 3. When the system recognizes a CPU module, it displays one of the following messages: For a 20-megahertz module: 3/misc/cpu-type’s code: NDX-90A at the end of the message tells you that you have a 20-megahertz CPU.

  • Page 122: Part Iv Workstation Management

    Part IV Workstation Management...

  • Page 123: Using The Console Program

    Using the Console Program This chapter tells you: • The difference between operating mode and console mode • The uses of console mode • How to enter console mode • How to use console commands 12.1 Operating and Console Modes Most of the time, you’ll use your workstation in operating mode–that is, you’ll use the workstation software for tasks like these: •...

  • Page 124: Entering Console Mode

    Using the Console Program 12.1 Operating and Console Modes • Displaying the list of available console commands and their formats • Setting workstation environment variables When you’re using console mode, you see one of these two prompts on the screen: •...

  • Page 125: Console Commands

    Using the Console Program 12.2 Entering Console Mode • If the system is off, turn it on by pressing the 1 on the on/off switch on the back of the system unit. The system will enter console mode unless it’s been set to start the system software automatically.

  • Page 126: Setting The Boot Path Variable

    Using the Console Program 12.3 Console Commands • names the file. The name of the operating system file is vmunix. vmunix • instructs the system to start up in multi-user mode. The instruction in this example, then, tells the workstation that the operating system software is stored in a file called vmunix on the hard disk drive with SCSI ID 2 connected to the base system module.

  • Page 127: The Configuration Command

    Using the Console Program 12.3 Console Commands 12.3.3 The Configuration Command Use the cnfg command to display hardware configuration information. • To display general system configuration information, type cnfg and press Return. • To display detailed configuration information for an individual module, type cnfg and the slot number of the module for which you want a configuration display.

  • Page 128: The Setenv Command

    Using the Console Program 12.3 Console Commands • unsetenv 12.3.5.1 The Setenv Command Use this command to set or change environment variables. The setenv command format is setenv variable value. Give the command by typing setenv and replacing variable with the name of the environment variable you want to set.

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter discusses: • How to invoke the powerup self-test • How to interpret video error messages • How to connect and use an alternate terminal • The powerup self-test sequence and the LED display • How to perform minimum configuration troubleshooting with the system •...

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting Techniques

    Troubleshooting 13.1 Troubleshooting Techniques 13.1 Troubleshooting Techniques The first step in isolating and detecting problems on a Personal DECstation is to interpret the results of the system’s ROM-based power-up self-test. One of the three procedures described in this section can be used to identify the problem module.

  • Page 131: Invoking The Powerup Self-Test

    Troubleshooting 13.2 Invoking the Powerup Self-Test 13.2 Invoking the Powerup Self-Test The most straightforward way to invoke the power-up self-test diagnostics is to power-cycle the system. This is done by simply turning the power off and then turning it back on. Note Power-cycling the machine will result in the erasure of the contents of memory.

  • Page 132: Interpreting Video Error Messages

    Troubleshooting 13.3 Interpreting Video Error Messages 13.3 Interpreting Video Error Messages When the powerup self-test diagnostics encounter a failure, a formatted error message is displayed such as shown in Figure 13–1 below. In this particular example, a problem was detected with the SCSI control portion of the base module.

  • Page 133: Diagnostic Tests For Base System

    Troubleshooting 13.3 Interpreting Video Error Messages Table 13–1 Diagnostic Tests for Base System Test Sub-system Problem module SERIAL.bus Base module, keyboard, or mouse cache CPU daughter card Video frame buffer Base module EEPROM Base module Floppy disk Base module or floppy drive CPU daughter card isdn Isdn and sound...

  • Page 134: Connecting And Using An Alternate Terminal

    Troubleshooting 13.4 Connecting and Using an Alternate Terminal 13.4 Connecting and Using an Alternate Terminal Your system has the ability to display console and diagnostic messages, either on the graphics monitor, or on a VT320 terminal connected to the RS232 port located in the rear of the unit.
  • Page 135 Troubleshooting 13.4 Connecting and Using an Alternate Terminal Once you have connected the terminal to the RS232 port, it is important to remember to disconnect the keyboard from the serial port before turning on the system power. This will insure that the text is routed to your terminal and not to the graphics connector.

  • Page 136: Minimum Configuration Troubleshooting With The System

    Troubleshooting 13.5 Minimum Configuration Troubleshooting With the System LED 13.5 Minimum Configuration Troubleshooting With the System LED The most effective way to use the system LED to troubleshoot is to strip the unit to its bare essentials. Such a minimal system consists of the CPU module, base module, and the power supply.

  • Page 137: Led

    Troubleshooting 13.6 Understanding the Powerup Self-Test Sequence and the LED Display 13.6 Understanding the Powerup Self-Test Sequence and the LED Display A single LED, mounted on the front of the power supply, flashes several times during system power-up. These flashes indicate how far the unit has progressed through the power-up sequence.

  • Page 138: The Power-Up Sequence

    Troubleshooting 13.6 Understanding the Powerup Self-Test Sequence and the LED Display 13.6.1 The Power-up Sequence • Immediately after the system power comes on, the firmware will begin to execute code. 2 flashes will be displayed. This indicates that the power supply works, and that portions of the CPU and Base Module are operational.

  • Page 139: Flash Sequence Of The Diagnostic Led Indicator

    Troubleshooting 13.6 Understanding the Powerup Self-Test Sequence and the LED Display Figure 13–2 Flash Sequence of the Diagnostic LED Indicator NORMAL ERRORS POWERUP DETECTED SELF TEST LED STAYS OFF 2 SHORT LED FLASHES (POWERUP) (see Table 13 4) (see Table 13 4) LED STAYS OFF LED EXHIBITS A FOR LESS THAN...

  • Page 140: Interpreting Diagnostic Led Indicator At Power-Up

    Troubleshooting 13.6 Understanding the Powerup Self-Test Sequence and the LED Display Table 13–4 Interpreting Diagnostic LED Indicator at Power-Up Corrective LED Function Meaning Action 2 short flashes at power-up Power-on indication set immediately after system None. firmware begins execution. Indicates that: 1.

  • Page 141: What To Do When The Powerup Led Indicator Is Inactive

    Troubleshooting 13.6 Understanding the Powerup Self-Test Sequence and the LED Display Table 13–5 (Cont.) Interpreting Diagnostic LED Indicator During First 30 Seconds After Power-Up (Firmware Initialization Period) LED Function Meaning Corrective Action One long flash followed by tty (Serial line input/output) connected None, unless you were two short flashes to the Personal DECstation’s RS232...

  • Page 142: External Connectors

    Troubleshooting 13.7 What to Do When the Powerup LED Indicator is Inactive Figure 13–3 External Connectors Turbochannel option slot 0 Serial communications connector Turbochannel option slot 1 Keyboard-mouse connector On/off switch Sound connector System unit power connector Base system ThickWire Ethernet Monitor-to-system-unit power connector connector Graphics video connector...

  • Page 143: Part V Appendices

    Part V Appendices...

  • Page 144: A Equipment Specifications

    Equipment Specifications This appendix lists the physical specifications, operating conditions, and nonoperating conditions for the following equipment: • Personal DECstation 5000 • VRC16 monitor • VRM17 monitor • LK501 keyboard • VSXXX-BB mouse • RZ23L hard disk drive • RZ24 hard disk drive •...

  • Page 145: Personal Decstation 5000 System Unit Equipment Specifications

    Equipment Specifications A.1 Personal DECstation 5000 System Unit Equipment Specifications A.1 Personal DECstation 5000 System Unit Equipment Specifications Table A–1 System Unit Description Weight 6.80 to 9.50 kg (15.00 to 21.00 lb) Height 9.14 cm (3.60 in) Width 40.64 cm (16.00 in) Depth 43.18 cm (17.00 in)

  • Page 146: Acoustics-Preliminary Declared Values Per Iso 9296 And

    Equipment Specifications A.1 Personal DECstation 5000 System Unit Equipment Specifications Table A–4 Acoustics—Preliminary Declared Values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 (operator position) Idle 4.5 bels 36 dBA Operating 4.5 bels 36 dBA (Current values for specific configurations are available from Digital representatives.)

  • Page 147: Vrc16 Monitor Equipment Specifications

    Equipment Specifications A.2 VRC16 Monitor Equipment Specifications A.2 VRC16 Monitor Equipment Specifications Table A–5 VRC16 Monitor Description Weight 25 kg (55.00 lb)maximum Height 43.18 cm (17 in) Width 41.15 cm (16.2 in) Depth 43.43 cm (17.1 in) External controls, switches, and Brightness indicators Contrast...

  • Page 148: Vrc16 Monitor Operating Conditions

    Equipment Specifications A.2 VRC16 Monitor Equipment Specifications Table A–5 (Cont.) VRC16 Monitor Description – Horizontal period 17.707 ¢ – Sync pulse 1.920 ¢ Vertical rate timing – Active video 13.599 ms – Blanking interval 39 0.673 ms – Frequency 70.069 Hz –...

  • Page 149: Vrm17 Monitor Equipment Specifications

    Equipment Specifications A.3 VRM17 Monitor Equipment Specifications A.3 VRM17 Monitor Equipment Specifications • Table A–8 contains physical specifications for the VRM17 and the VR319-C4 monitors. • Table A–9 describes operating conditions. • Table A–10 describes nonoperating conditions. Table A–8 VRM17 Monitor Description Weight 81.57 kg (37 lb) Height...
  • Page 150 Equipment Specifications A.3 VRM17 Monitor Equipment Specifications Table A–8 (Cont.) VRM17 Monitor Description – Blanking interval 3.1802 s (high scan) and 3.6574 s (low scan) ¢ ¢ – Frequency 77.1273 kHz (high scan) and 57.384 kHz (low scan) – Front porch 0.2446 s (high scan) and 0.2151 s (low scan)

  • Page 151: Vrm17 Monitor Operating Conditions

    Equipment Specifications A.3 VRM17 Monitor Equipment Specifications Table A–9 VRM17 Monitor Operating Conditions Temperature range 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) Temperature change rate 11° (20°F) per hour maximum Relative humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature 28°C (82°F) Minimum dew-point temperature 2°C (36°F) Altitude...

  • Page 152: Lk501-Aa Keyboard Equipment Specifications

    Equipment Specifications A.4 LK501-AA Keyboard Equipment Specifications A.4 LK501-AA Keyboard Equipment Specifications Table A–11 LK501-AA Keyboard Description Weight 1.16 kg (2.56 lb) Height 4.76 cm (1.88 in) Width 47.80 cm (19.00 in) Depth 19.20 cm (7.56 in) Number of keys Number of indicators 2 status LEDs Language variations...

  • Page 153: Lk501-Aa Keyboard Operating Conditions

    Equipment Specifications A.4 LK501-AA Keyboard Equipment Specifications Table A–12 LK501-AA Keyboard Operating Conditions Temperature range 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) Relative humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature 32°C (90°F) Minimum dew-point temperature 15°C (60°F) Altitude 2,400 m (8,000 ft) maximum Reduce maximum temperature by 1.8°C for each 1,000 meter (1.0°F for each 1,000 ft) increase in altitude.

  • Page 154: Vsxxx-Bb Mouse Equipment Specifications

    Equipment Specifications A.5 VSXXX-BB Mouse Equipment Specifications A.5 VSXXX-BB Mouse Equipment Specifications Table A–14 VSXXX-BB Mouse Description Weight 0.82 kg (0.37 lb) Height 39.9 mm (1.57 in) Diameter 88.9 mm (3.50 in) Buttons Cable length 1.5 m (5 ft) shielded, 6 conductors and terminals in a 7-pin micro-DIN-type connector (male) Accuracy 3% 0 to 24.5 cm (0 to 10 in) per second in any...

  • Page 155: Vsxxx-Bb Mouse Operating Conditions

    Equipment Specifications A.5 VSXXX-BB Mouse Equipment Specifications Table A–15 VSXXX-BB Mouse Operating Conditions Temperature range 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) Relative humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature 28°C (82°F) Minimum dew-point temperature 2°C (36°F) Altitude 2,400 m (8,000 ft) maximum Reduce maximum temperature by 1.8°C for each 1,000 meter (1.0°F for each 1,000 ft) increase in altitude.

  • Page 156: Rz23L Scsi Hard Disk Drive Equipment Specifications

    Equipment Specifications A.6 RZ23L SCSI Hard Disk Drive Equipment Specifications A.6 RZ23L SCSI Hard Disk Drive Equipment Specifications Table A–17 RZ23L SCSI Hard Disk Drive Description Internal drive Weight 0.54 kg (1.20 lb) Height 2.54 cm (1.00 in) Width 10.16 cm (4.00 in) Depth 14.61 cm (5.75 in) Capacity...

  • Page 157: Rz23L Scsi Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions

    Equipment Specifications A.6 RZ23L SCSI Hard Disk Drive Equipment Specifications Table A–18 RZ23L SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions Temperature range 10°C to 55°C (50°F to 128°F) Temperature change rate 11°C (20°F per hour, maximum) Relative humidity 8% to 80% noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature 26°C (78°F) Minimum dew-point temperature...

  • Page 158: Rz24 Scsi Hard Disk Drive Equipment Specifications

    Equipment Specifications A.7 RZ24 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Equipment Specifications A.7 RZ24 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Equipment Specifications Table A–20 RZ24 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Description Internal drive – Weight 0.77 kg (1.70 lb) – Height 4.14 cm (1.63 in) –...

  • Page 159: Rz24 Scsi Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions

    Equipment Specifications A.7 RZ24 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Equipment Specifications Table A–21 RZ24 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions Temperature range 10°C to 55°C (50°F to 131°F) Temperature change rate 11°C (20°F per hour, maximum) Relative humidity 8% to 80% noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature 26°C (78°F) Minimum dew-point temperature...

  • Page 160: Rz25 Scsi Hard Disk Drive Equipment Specifications

    Equipment Specifications A.8 RZ25 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Equipment Specifications A.8 RZ25 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Equipment Specifications Table A–23 RZ25 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Description Internal drive – Weight 0.82 kg (1.8 lb) – Height 4.14 cm (1.63 in) –...

  • Page 161: Rz25 Scsi Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions

    Equipment Specifications A.8 RZ25 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Equipment Specifications Table A–24 RZ25 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions Temperature range 10°C to 55°C (50°F to 131°F) Temperature change rate 11°C (20°F) per hour, maximum Relative humidity 8% to 80% noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature 26°C (78°F) Altitude...

  • Page 162: Rx26 Diskette Drive Equipment Specifications

    Equipment Specifications A.9 RX26 Diskette Drive Equipment Specifications A.9 RX26 Diskette Drive Equipment Specifications Table A–26 RX26 Diskette Drive Description Weight Height Width Depth 425 g 25.4 mm 101.6 mm 150.0 mm (0.94 lb) (1.00 in) (4.00 in) (5.91 in) Table A–27 RX26 Diskette Disk Drive Specifications (formatted) Number of cyclinders Number of heads...

  • Page 163: Rx26 Diskette Drive Operating Conditions

    Equipment Specifications A.9 RX26 Diskette Drive Equipment Specifications Table A–28 RX26 Diskette Drive Operating Conditions Temperature range °5C to 50°C (40°F to 122°F) Temperature change rate 11°C (20°F) per hour, maximum Relative humidity 8% to 80%, noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature 25.6°C (78°F) Altitude -300 to 3050 m (-1000 to 10,000 ft) maximum...

  • Page 164: B The Audio I/O Port And Multimedia

    You may connect the 4-wire modular jack to any 4-wire modular jack telephone handset or headset, though Digital recommends that, for the headset, you order DEC part number VSXXX-JA. Note The 4-wire modular jack is intended to be connected to either a headset or a handset.

  • Page 165: Xmedia (Software) Kits

    The Audio I/O Port and Multimedia However, you may attach it to a telephone receiver cord (the cord that connects the receiver to the base of the telephone). All audio I/O port capabilities require the use of the XMedia Tools version 1.1 (or greater) software.

  • Page 166: Decmedia (Hardware) Kits

    The Audio I/O Port and Multimedia ULTRIX/UWS license, and Bookreader documentation is included with the ULTRIX/UWS media and documentation kit.) Table B–2 DECmedia (Hardware) Kits Order Number Description AV10A-AA DECvideo/IN @ 66Hz (TX + DECvideo/PIP). This is the DECvideo /Picture-in-a-picture daughter card for the DECstation 5000 TX frame buffer, with XMedia Tools Runtime licenses.

  • Page 167: Part Numbers

    Part Numbers This appendix lists part numbers for the Personal DECstation 5000: • Basic System Components • SCSI and Floppy Disk Hardware • Monitors • Input Devices • Cables • Connectors, Adapters, and Terminators • Miscellaneous Hardware • Multimedia Devices...

  • Page 168: Basic System Components

    Part Numbers Table C–1 Basic System Components Customer Item FRU No. Order No. System module 54-21325-01 PMBA-AB CPU module only, 20 MHz 54-20615-01 KN02-BC 54-21337-01 CPU module only, 25 MHz 54-20615-02 KN02-CC 54-21337-02 CPU module only, 33 MHz 54-21331-01 KN02-DA Power supply assembly H7817-AA H7817-AA...

  • Page 169: Scsi And Floppy Disk Hardware

    Part Numbers Table C–2 SCSI and Floppy Disk Hardware Customer Item Part No. Order No. SCSI controller option module 54-19876-01 PMAZ-AB SCSI system-unit-to-expansion-box cable 17-02641-01 BC09D-03 SCSI controller terminator 12-33626-01 — SCSI chain terminator 12-30552-01 — Internal SCSI cable 17-01626-04 RZ23L half-height hard disk drive RZ23L-E RZ23L-FL...

  • Page 170: C–3 Monitors

    Part Numbers Table C–3 Monitors Customer Item Part No. Order No. VRC16, 16-inch color monitor, 120/240 volts, – VRC16-CA Northern Hemisphere VRC16, 16-inch color monitor, 120/240 volts, – VRC16-C4 Southern Hemisphere VRM17, 17-inch gray-scale monitor, 120/240 — VRM17-AA volts, Northern Hemisphere VRM17, 17-inch gray-scale monitor, 120/240 —...

  • Page 171: Cables

    Part Numbers Table C–5 Cables Customer Item Part No. Order No. Monitor-to-system-unit power cord (U.S.) 17-00442-25 BN19P-1K Monitor-to-system-unit power cord (Europe) 17-00365-19 BN19A-2C System unit or expansion box power cord 17-00606-10 BN19P-K SCSI expansion-box-to-expansion-box cable 17-01351-04 BC19J-1E Serial line cable 17-00811-02 BC16E-10 SCSI system-unit-to-expansion-box cable...

  • Page 172: Connectors, Adapters, And Terminators

    Part Numbers Table C–7 Connectors, Adapters, and Terminators Item FRU No. Customer Order No. MMJ loopback connector 12-25083-01 12-25083-01 ThickWire loopback connector 12-22196-02 12-22196-02 SCSI controller terminator 12-33626-01 — SCSI chain terminator 12-30552-01 12-30552-01 ThinWire T-connector 12-25869-01 H8223-00 ThinWire terminators 12-26318-01 —...

  • Page 173: C–8 Multimedia Devices

    Part Numbers Table C–8 Multimedia Devices Customer Item Order No. FRU No. DECvideo TX color frame buffer — 30-35790-01 (66 Hz) DECvideo TX color frame buffer — 30-35790-02 (72 Hz) DECvideo Input cable — 17-03304-01 DECvideo/PIP module — 30-35788-01 VRT19 color monitor cable —...

  • Page 174: Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments This appendix lists pin assignments for the following connectors: • SCSI • EIA RS232 • ThickWire Ethernet • Power supply • ISDN • Sound • SERIAL.bus • Modem loopback • Ethernet loopback Connector Pin Assignments D–1...

  • Page 175: Scsi Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments D.1 SCSI Connector Pin Assignments D.1 SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Table D–1 SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Signal Signal RSVD RSVD TERMPWR RSVD RSVD PARITY DATA<7> DATA<6> DATA<5> DATA<4> DATA<3> DATA<2> DATA<1> DATA<0> D–2 Connector Pin Assignments...

  • Page 176: Thickwire Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments D.2 ThickWire Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments D.2 ThickWire Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments Table D–2 ThickWire Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments Source Signal Description Shield XCVR ACOL+ Collision presence KNO2 ATX+ Transmission Ground XCVR ARX+ Reception XCVR Power return CTL+ Control output Ground...

  • Page 177: Eia Rs232 Communications Connectors Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments D.2 ThickWire Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) refers to signals whose source is in the Personal DECstation. Data Communications Equipment (DCE) refers to signals whose source is a peripheral, like a modem or a printer, that is attached to the system. D.3 EIA RS232 Communications Connectors Pin Assignments Table D–3 EIA RS232 Communications Connectors Pin Assignments...
  • Page 178 Connector Pin Assignments D.3 EIA RS232 Communications Connectors Pin Assignments Table D–3 (Cont.) EIA RS232 Communications Connectors Pin Assignments Source Signal CCITT Description 108.2 Data terminal ready Unconnected Ring indicator DSRS Data signal rate select Unconnected Unconnected Comite Consultatif International Telegraphique et Telephonique, an international consultative committee that sets international communications standards Electronic Industries Association Connector Pin Assignments D–5...

  • Page 179: Power Supply Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments D.4 Power Supply Pin Assignments D.4 Power Supply Pin Assignments Table D–4 Power Supply Pin Assignments Signal Speaker [1] DCOK +5.1V +5.1V +12.1V Speaker [2] System-OK LED +5.1V +5.1V D–6 Connector Pin Assignments...

  • Page 180: Isdn Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments D.5 ISDN Connector Pin Assignments D.5 ISDN Connector Pin Assignments The external ISDN connector is an 8-wire Modular Jack (RJ45). Pins 1, 2, 7, and 8 are not used. A four wire cable with 2 twisted pairs would be connected from this jack to an ISDN NT or PAXB card for ISDN voice and data connections.

  • Page 181: Serial.bus Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments D.6 SERIAL.bus Table D–6 SERIAL.bus Pin Assignments Signal Function Ground Serial data Serial clock +12V +12 Volts D–8 Connector Pin Assignments...

  • Page 182: Sound Connector

    Connector Pin Assignments D.7 Sound Connector D.7 Sound Connector A 4-wire Modular Jack is provided for connection to an external telephone handset or headset. Note that a telephone should not be connected to this jack. The connection is intended for the external speaker and microphone that are contained in the headset.

  • Page 183: Connector

    Connector Pin Assignments D.8 Loopback Connector Pin Assignments Table D–10 Modem Loopback Connector Pin Assignments, Part #12-15336- 13, Option #H3200 From Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal P4-2 P4-3 P4-4 RTS2 P4-5 CTS2 P4-6 DSR2 P4-20 DTR2 P4-12 SPDMI2 P4-23 DSRS2 P4-18 LLPBK2...

  • Page 184: E Regulatory Information For The Uk

    Regulatory Information for the UK This appendix provides user information on the Personal DECstation 5000 workstation that is required by the United Kingdom. The Personal DECstation 5000 workstation is manufactured by Digital Equipment Corporation. The model number of the communication option is PMBA-AA.

  • Page 185: Service Requirements

    Regulatory Information for the UK E.1 Service Requirements E.1 Service Requirements The following table describes the service category, interface type, data rate, service requirements, and PTO for the PMBA-AA. Table E–1 PMBA-AA Service Requirements Service Interface Physical Electrical /Hull Category Type Data Rate Requirements...

  • Page 186: Approvals For Digital Circuits

    Regulatory Information for the UK E.3 Approvals for Digital Circuits E.3 Approvals for Digital Circuits The PMBA-AA is approved for direct connection to a particular digital circuit. This approval includes interconnecting cable with mating connectors conforming to BS6623 part 1 and part 4. If the product is connected to the service with anything other than its own approved cables, then those cables must benefit from the relevant general approval and/or conform with any other applicable requirements.

  • Page 187: Host Independent Approvals

    Regulatory Information for the UK E.4 Host Independent Approvals E.4 Host Independent Approvals The PMBA-AA is approved only for installation in an approved host with approved attachments. For approval, the host and host attachments must be either of the following: •...

  • Page 188: Host Power Rating

    Regulatory Information for the UK E.5 Host Power Rating E.5 Host Power Rating The user must insure that the power drawn by the PMBA-AA together with the host and other auxiliary apparatus drawing power from the host, is within the rating of the host power supply. Digital has designed all permutations of the host configuration to operate within the limits of the host power rating.

  • Page 189: System Module J-Connector Locations

    Regulatory Information for the UK E.7 Apparatus Between the Approved Apparatus and a Digital Circuit (PTT) Figure E–1 System Module J-Connector Locations WSMXP004 E–6 Regulatory Information for the UK...

  • Page 190: F Drives You Can Connect To Your Workstation

    Drives You Can Connect to Your Workstation The following list includes drives available at the time this guide was printed. However, Digital continues to produce new drives to cover a complete range of computing needs. For information about drives that may not be included on this list, please contact your Digital sales representative.
  • Page 191 Drives You Can Connect to Your Workstation 3-1/2 inch hard disk drives RZ23L (121 megabytes) RZ24 (209 megabytes) RZ25 (426 megabytes) Tape drives TZK10 (525 megabytes) CD–ROM drives RRD42 (600 megabytes) • Tabletop drives Tape drives TK50Z (95 megabytes) TSZ05 (1600 bpi nine-track tape) TSZ07 (1600/6250 bpi nine-track tape) TLZ04 (1.2 gigabytes, RDAT tape) TKZ08 (2.2 gigabytes, 8 mm tape)

  • Page 192: G Console Commands

    Console Commands This appendix presents reference information about the console commands. It discusses: • Console command conventions and terms • Individual console commands G.1 Console Command Conventions and Terms Be sure to follow these rules when you type console commands: •...

  • Page 193: Console Command Conventions And Terms

    Console Commands G.1 Console Command Conventions and Terms Ctrl-c aborts a command. Ctrl-u erases a partially typed command line. G.1.1 Conventions Used in This Appendix • Letters in bold face type like this are to be typed exactly as they appear.
  • Page 194 Console Commands G.1 Console Command Conventions and Terms • Script A collection of console commands that run in a set order. Test scripts, which are collections of individual tests and may also contain other test scripts, are commonly used for troubleshooting the system. •...

  • Page 195: Summary Of Console Commands

    Console Commands G.2 Summary of Console Commands G.2 Summary of Console Commands Table G–1 gives a brief explanation of the function of each of the console commands. A more detailed explanation of each command follows the table. Table G–1 Console Commands Command Description Type...

  • Page 196: Command

    Console Commands G.2 Summary of Console Commands G.2.1 ? Command Use the ? command to display a list of available console commands and their formats. The ? command format is ? [cmd] Keep the following points in mind about the ? command: •...
  • Page 197 Console Commands G.2 Summary of Console Commands • To boot from a drive, use this form: slot number/(rz | tz) scsi id/filename. slot number is the SCSI controller slot number. Use rz to boot from a hard disk or CD–ROM. Use tz to boot from a tape drive.

  • Page 198: Cat Command

    Console Commands G.2 Summary of Console Commands • If you use any spaces or tabs in the boot environment variable, you must surround the entire value with double quotation marks. For example, to set the boot environment variable to use the mop protocol to perform a multiuser boot from the base system Ethernet controller in slot 3, type setenv boot ‘‘3/mop -a’’.

  • Page 199: Erl Command

    Console Commands G.2 Summary of Console Commands • Include the optional -S count parameter to store the same value more than once. Replace count with the number of times that you want the value to be stored. • Use the rng parameter to set the range of addresses across which the values are stored.

  • Page 200: Go Command

    Console Commands G.2 Summary of Console Commands G.2.7 go Command Use the go command to transfer system control to a specific system address. The go command format is go [address] Keep the following points in mind about the go command. •...

  • Page 201: Passwd Command

    Console Commands G.2 Summary of Console Commands G.2.10 passwd Command Use the passwd command to enter, set, or clear a password. The passwd command format is passwd [-c] [-s] Keep the following points in mind about the password command: • If the console prompt is , you can use only the boot and passwd R>...

  • Page 202: Restart Command

    Console Commands G.2 Summary of Console Commands Keep the following points in mind about the printenv command: • To display the entire list of environment variables, omit the optional variable parameter. • To display an individual environment variable, replace variable with the name of the environment variable you want to display.

  • Page 203: G–2 Environment Variables

    Console Commands G.2 Summary of Console Commands Table G–2 lists the environment variables you can set. The setenv command format is setenv variable value Keep the following points in mind about the setenv command: • Replace variable with the name of the environment variable you want to set.

  • Page 204: Sh Command

    Console Commands G.2 Summary of Console Commands Table G–2 (Cont.) Environment Variables ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE DESCRIPTION more Sets the way in which the screen scrolls lines of text. • Set the more variable to 0 to have text scroll to the end before stopping. •...

  • Page 205: Command

    Console Commands G.2 Summary of Console Commands • Include the optional -S parameter to suppress any error messages if the script is not found. • To run a specific script, include the optional slot number/script parameter. slot number is the slot number of the module that has the script you want to run.

  • Page 206: Unsetenv Command

    Console Commands G.2 Summary of Console Commands G.2.18 unsetenv Command Environment variables set system operating conditions. You can display, set, and remove environment variables with console commands. • Use the setenv command to set or change environment variables. • Use the printenv command to display existing environment variables. •...
  • Page 207 Index CPU modules (cont’d) differentiating 20-megahertz and 25-megahertz, 11–2 antistatic wrist strap, 1–7 heat sinks, 11–4 audio I/O port installing, 11–5 multimedia, B–1 removing, 11–3 testing, 11–6 basic system, 1–1 boot command, 12–3 dial box, 1–20 boot path variable, 12–4 disk drives button box, 1–20 external, 6–1...
  • Page 208 Ethernet network completing connection, 5–17 finding station address, 5–17 memory modules ThickWire, 5–4 differentiating 2-mb and 8-mb, 10–2 ThinWire, 5–4 removing, 10–8 expansion boxes, 6–6 to install, 10–5 verifying, 10–7 monitor as system console, 7–5 floppy disk drive, 6–4 color, 1–11 installing, 9–2 connecting to TURBOchannel option removing, 9–7...
  • Page 209 part numbers (cont’d) SCSI IDs (cont’d) factory assigned, 6–4 internal drives, C–3 for device connected to TURBOchannel keyboard, C–4 option module, 6–6 major FRUs, C–2 setting, 9–8 monitors, C–4 for RZ23L hard disk drive, 9–9 mouse, C–4 for RZ24 hard disk drive, 9–10 multimedia devices, C–6 for RZ25 hard disk drive, 9–11 power supply, C–2...
  • Page 210 unsetenv command, 12–6 workstation dismantling, 4–1 increasing memory, 10–1 turning off, 3–6 video connector, 1–11 workstation software voltage, 2–2, 2–3 halting, 12–2 voltage requirements, 2–1 workstation software, booting VRC16 monitor, 1–11 factory installed, 3–5 VRM17 monitor, 1–11 from external drive, 3–5 from network, 3–5 Index–4...

Table of Contents