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DEC 3000 Model 800/800S/900 AXP
Options Guide
Order Number: EK–FLMUL–OP. B01
Digital Equipment Corporation, Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1 DEC 3000 Model 800/800S/900 AXP Options Guide Order Number: EK–FLMUL–OP. B01 Digital Equipment Corporation, Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 First Printing, May, 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ........... . . 1 Options Overview External Options .
  • Page 4 5 Memory Modules IMPORTANT: Read First ........5–1 Chapter Overview .
  • Page 5 2–10 Removing the Front Panel ......2–15 Using the Antistatic Wrist Strap ..... . 2–11 2–16 3–1...
  • Page 6 6–6 Removing a Module ....... . 6–10 Replacing a Slot Plate ......6–7 6–11 7–1...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Audience This guide is intended for all users of the DEC 3000 Model 800 /800S/900 AXP system. It describes how to install and remove internal options. Purpose of This This guide provides the following information for internal Guide options: •...
  • Page 8 Designation Contents Chapter 5 Information on memory modules, including how to determine which modules you need, installing them in and removing them from the system unit. Chapter 6 Information on TURBOchannel options, including an overview of TURBOchannel and the system unit option positions and installing and removing them from the system unit.
  • Page 9 The following conventions are used in this guide: Conventions in This Guide Words in this format indicate commands show config that you must enter exactly as shown. For example: Use the command. show config WARNING: Warnings contain information to prevent personal injury.
  • Page 10 The Software Product Description (SPD) is the official defining IMPORTANT: document for software products licensed by Digital Equipment Software Corporation, including third-party products licensed by Digital. Product An SPD describes all important functional characteristics of the Descriptions software. The terms and conditions under which the corporation sells and licenses its software products identify SPDs as the documents that specify Digital’s obligation under software...

  • Page 11: Options Overview

    Options Overview External Options A number of options are available for the system. Some, such as drives and modules, are internal options. Others, such as a printer or modem, are external options connected to the system by a cable. This chapter lists and illustrates internal options for the system and shows where to install them in the system unit.

  • Page 12: Internal Options

    Internal Options Internal Options Drives Your system unit can hold up to two half-height removable- media drives, that is, drives from which the storage medium is removable. To add more than two removable-media drives, you will need an expansion box. In addition to the removable-media drives, you can have up to four half-height fixed disk drives in the system unit.

  • Page 13: Internal Option Types You Can Add

    Internal Options Internal Figure 1–1 shows some of the internal option types you can add Options to the system unit. Illustration Figure 1–1 Internal Option Types You Can Add MLO-010988 CD/tape/diskette drive Fixed disk drive TURBOchannel modules Memory modules Options Overview 1–3...

  • Page 14: Option Locations (Left Side And Front)

    Internal Options Location Figure 1–2 shows where to install the TURBOchannel modules of Internal , memory modules , and removable-media drives inside the Options: Left system unit. Note that Figure 1–2 shows the system unit with Side and Front the system cover, side panels, and front panel removed. Figure 1–2 Option Locations (Left Side and Front) MLO-012897 Note...

  • Page 15: Option Locations (Right Side)

    Internal Options Location Figure 1–3 shows where to install the fixed disk drives of Internal TURBOchannel modules inside the system unit. Note that Options: Right Figure 1–3 shows the system unit with the system cover, side Side panels and front panel removed. Figure 1–3 Option Locations (Right Side) MLO-007501 Options Overview 1–5...

  • Page 17: Preparing To Add Internal Options

    Preparing to Add Internal Options IMPORTANT: Read First It is important to read this chapter before you install any of the internal options described in this guide. Chapter Overview This chapter covers the following information: • Going to Console Mode •...

  • Page 18: Going To Console Mode

    Going to Console Mode Going to Console Mode Back Up Your If files are stored on a system disk, back them up following the Files instructions in your software documentation. Shut Down The procedure for shutting down your software will depend on whether or not your system is networked.

  • Page 19: Halt Button

    Going to Console Mode Press the Halt If you are not already in console mode (>>> prompt) after Button shutting down the software, put the system into console mode by pressing the halt button. The halt button is behind the door, as shown in Figure 2–1.

  • Page 20: Displaying The Configuration

    Displaying the Configuration Displaying the Configuration show device If you are adding one or more drives, enter the show device Display command to show the drives installed in the system and their status. You should get a display similar to what is shown in Figure 2–2.

  • Page 21: The Show Memory Display

    Displaying the Configuration What You Need Record the information in the ADDR and DEVNAM columns for to Do later reference. After adding a drive, you can compare the new system configuration with the previous one to make sure that all drives, including the ones you added, are present and functioning correctly.

  • Page 22: The Show Config Display

    Figure 2–4 shows an example of the display resulting from the command. show config Figure 2–4 The show config Display >>> show config DEC 3000 - M800 Digital Equipment Corporation VPP PAL X5.41-82000101 - Built on 25-JUN-1994 00:00:00.00 TCINFO DEVNAM DEVSTAT ------...
  • Page 23 Displaying the Configuration The "OK" in the DEVSTAT column indicates that the device has successfully completed the startup test. Note that some TURBOchannel option modules do not have a startup test, therefore, no "OK" will appear for them. In Figure 2–4, a PMAGB-BE module is installed in slot 0, and a PMAZC-AA is installed in slot 1.

  • Page 24: The Show Config Display With Error

    Displaying the Configuration Figure 2–5 The show config Display with Error >>> show config DEC 3000 - M800 Digital Equipment Corporation VPP PAL X5.41-82000101 - Built on 25-JUN-1994 00:00:00.00 TCINFO DEVNAM DEVSTAT ------ -------- --------- OK KN17-AA V1.x-SO86-IO62- DECchip 21064 P3.0...

  • Page 25: Shutting Down Hardware

    Shutting Down Hardware Shutting Down Hardware Turn off (O) the equipment in the following order: Shutdown Sequence 1. System unit 2. Expansion boxes 3. Printer and modem 4. Monitor (Note that turning off the system unit will not automatically turn off the monitor.) Leave the power cord plugged into the electrical outlet to help protect against static discharge, which might otherwise damage internal components.

  • Page 26: Removing Panels

    Removing Panels Removing Panels Depending on the options you plan to add, you may not need to Selecting Panels remove all panels. Read the instructions for removing each panel to determine whether or not you need to remove that panel. To remove the panels, follow these steps: Unlock the system cover, as shown in Figure 2–6.

  • Page 27: Removing The System Cover

    Removing Panels Remove the system cover by sliding it forward and lifting it off, Step 2: Remove Cover as shown in Figure 2–7. Note that the cover must be removed before you can remove the front panel or either side panel. Figure 2–7 Removing the System Cover MLO-007503 Preparing to Add Internal Options 2–11...
  • Page 28 Removing Panels Allow 15 seconds from the time the system power is turned off WARNING: Capacitor until you remove the system’s side panels. This delay gives the power supply capacitors time to discharge safely. Discharge To avoid damage from static discharge after removing the side CAUTION: panels and before touching anything inside the system, wear an Static Damage...

  • Page 29: Removing The Left Side Panel

    Removing Panels Figure 2–8 Removing the Left Side Panel MLO-011187 Preparing to Add Internal Options 2–13...

  • Page 30: Removing The Right Side Panel

    Removing Panels If adding one or more fixed disk drives or a removable-media Step 4: Remove Right drive to the system unit, or if adding TURBOchannel modules to the right side of the system unit (slots 3, 4, or 5); remove Panel the right side panel by pulling the tabs on the top edge away and lifting the bottom edge out of the track...

  • Page 31: Removing The Front Panel

    Removing Panels If adding one or two removable-media drives to the system, Step 5: Remove Front remove the front panel by releasing the catches at the top Pull the panel away and unhook the panel bottom , as Panel shown in Figure 2–10. Figure 2–10 Removing the Front Panel MLO-011188 Preparing to Add Internal Options 2–15...

  • Page 32: Using An Antistatic Wrist Strap

    Using an Antistatic Wrist Strap Using an Antistatic Wrist Strap To avoid damage to internal components from static discharge, CAUTION: Component wear an antistatic wrist strap before handling any drive or Damage module, and before touching anything inside the system. To use the wrist strap, follow the instructions on the envelope.

  • Page 33: Where To Go From Here

    Where to Go from Here Where to Go from Here To Install a Each of the following chapters covers the installation of one Specific Option type of option. To add a particular internal option, refer to the chapter indicated in Table 2–1. Table 2–1 Where to Go To install a Refer to...

  • Page 35: Installing A Removable-Media Drive

    Installing a Removable-Media Drive IMPORTANT: Read First Your system must be prepared before you can install this drive. See Chapter 2 to: • Back up files. • Shut down the system software. • Display the screen to review the SCSI ID show device addresses for each drive in the system.

  • Page 36: Disconnecting Power And Scsi Cables

    Installing a Removable-Media Drive Installing a Removable-Media Drive Before proceeding, make sure the drive you are installing is set SCSI ID Setting to an available SCSI ID address. To set or change the SCSI ID address on the drive you are installing, refer to your drive’s owner’s guide.
  • Page 37 Installing a Removable-Media Drive Disconnect the power and SCSI cables on the right side of the Step 1: Remove Cables system, as shown in Figure 3–1. The power and SCSI cables for the bracket are shown in Figure 3–3 and Figure 3–4. from System Figure 3–1 Disconnecting Power and SCSI Cables MLO-011263...

  • Page 38: Removing The Drive Bracket

    Installing a Removable-Media Drive Remove the drive bracket from the system by releasing the Step 2: Remove two thumbscrews , as shown in Figure 3–2 and pulling the bracket straight out. The thumbscrews will pop out a little when Bracket they are fully loosened.

  • Page 39: Bracket Power Cable Connectors

    Installing a Removable-Media Drive Each cable has several connectors. Refer to Figure 3–3 and Step 3: Identify Power and Figure 3–4 when making cable connections. SCSI Cables Figure 3–3 Bracket Power Cable Connectors MLO-007510 to system power harness to CD and other removable-media drives in the upper bracket position to removable-media drives in the lower bracket position to the second power connector on a diskette drive only...

  • Page 40: Bracket Scsi Cable Connectors

    Installing a Removable-Media Drive Figure 3–4 Bracket SCSI Cable Connectors MLO-009887 to system SCSI bus to drives in the lower bracket position to drives in the upper bracket position SCSI bus terminator 3–6 Installing a Removable-Media Drive...

  • Page 41: Connecting Cables To A Removable-Media Drive

    Installing a Removable-Media Drive Step 4: Connect the SCSI and power cables to the ports on the rear Connect Cables of the drive, as shown in Figure 3–5. The connectors are keyed; to Drive make sure that they are oriented correctly before attempting to insert them into the drive ports.

  • Page 42: Placing The Drive Into The Bracket

    Installing a Removable-Media Drive Place the drive in the bracket, as shown in Figure 3–6, and using Step 5: Place Drive in the screws that came with the drive, secure it with two screws on each side. Bracket Figure 3–6 Placing the Drive into the Bracket MLO-011197 Position in There are two drive positions for the bracket.

  • Page 43: Diskette Drive Brackets And Cables

    Installing a Removable-Media Drive Diskette Drive Figure 3–7 shows the extension brackets and second power cable that you attach to the 3.5-inch diskette drive. Figure 3–7 Diskette Drive Brackets and Cables MLO-010993 Installing a Removable-Media Drive 3–9...

  • Page 44: Positioning The Cables In The Slot

    Installing a Removable-Media Drive Step 6: Position the power and SCSI cables in the slot at the rear of Position Cables the bracket, as shown in Figure 3–8. Figure 3–8 Positioning the Cables in the Slot GN D 5V +5 % D C IN P 1 1 2 GN D...

  • Page 45: Sliding The Bracket Into The System

    Installing a Removable-Media Drive Slide the bracket partly into the system, as shown in Figure 3–9. Step 7: Slide Bracket into System Figure 3–9 Sliding the Bracket into the System MLO-011191 Installing a Removable-Media Drive 3–11...

  • Page 46: Bracket Power Cable Opening

    Installing a Removable-Media Drive Step 8: Guide Guide the bracket power cable through the opening into the Bracket Power right side of the system, as shown in Figure 3–10. Cable Figure 3–10 Bracket Power Cable Opening MLO-011264 3–12 Installing a Removable-Media Drive...

  • Page 47: Connecting Cables To The System

    Installing a Removable-Media Drive Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI bus connector, and the power Step 9: Connect Cables cable to the power harness, as shown in Figure 3–11. to System Figure 3–11 Connecting Cables to the System MLO-011265 Slide the bracket all the way in, and tighten the two Step 10: thumbscrews.

  • Page 48: Removing The Blank Bezel From The Front Panel

    Installing a Removable-Media Drive Remove the blank bezel from the front panel, as shown in Step 11: Remove Blank Figure 3–12. Push the bezel out from the sides. Pushing from the middle may break the bezel. This bezel is on the left as you Bezel face the front of the panel.

  • Page 49: Installing A Removable-Media Drive

    Removing a Removable-Media Drive Removing a Removable-Media Drive To take a removable-media drive out of the system unit, follow Removal Steps these steps: 1. Disconnect the SCSI and power cables from the system. 2. Release the two thumbscrews and remove the drive bracket from the system.

  • Page 51: Installing And Removing A Fixed Disk Drive

    Installing and Removing a Fixed Disk Drive IMPORTANT: Read First Your system must be prepared before you can install this drive. See Chapter 2 to: • Back up files. • Shut down the system software. • Display the screen to review the SCSI ID show device addresses for each drive in the system.

  • Page 52: Installing A Fixed Disk Drive

    Installing a Fixed Disk Drive Installing a Fixed Disk Drive Before proceeding, make sure the drive you are installing is set SCSI ID Setting to an available SCSI ID address. To set or change the SCSI ID address on the drive you are installing, refer to the option documentation.
  • Page 53 Installing a Fixed Disk Drive Step 1: Connect the SCSI and power connectors to the fixed disk Connect Cables drive, as shown in Figure 4–2. The connectors are keyed; make sure that they are oriented correctly before attempting to insert them into the drive.

  • Page 54: Installing A Fixed Disk Drive

    Installing a Fixed Disk Drive Orient the drive as shown in Figure 4–3, insert the bumpers on Step 2: Attach Drive to System the bottom of the drive into the holes in the mounting position, and slide the drive towards the latch, until the latch engages. Figure 4–3 Installing a Fixed Disk Drive MLO-008538 This completes installation of a fixed disk drive.

  • Page 55: Removing A Fixed Disk Drive

    Removing a Fixed Disk Drive Removing a Fixed Disk Drive Remove Drive To remove a fixed disk drive, press the release latch at the top from System of the drive, as shown in Figure 4–4, and slide the drive up and Unit away from the system unit.
  • Page 56 Removing a Fixed Disk Drive Where to Go If you Refer to from Here Have other options to add The appropriate chapter. inside the system, Have no other options to add Chapter 7 to restore and check inside the system, the system.

  • Page 57: Memory Modules

    Memory Modules IMPORTANT: Read First Your system must be prepared before you can install memory modules. See Chapter 2 to: • Back up files. • Shut down the system software. • Display the screen to review the memory show memory configuration already installed.

  • Page 58: Determining What Modules You Need

    Determining What Modules You Need Determining What Modules You Need Memory Module Memory modules are available in 4-megabyte, 8-megabyte, 16- Sizes megabyte, and 32-megabyte sizes. 4-megabyte and 16 megabyte modules have components on one side. 8-megabyte and 32- megabyte modules have components on both sides (front and back).

  • Page 59: Memory Configurations

    Determining What Modules You Need Table 5–1 Memory Configurations Desired Memory Modules to Add 32 MB Eight 4-MB modules 64 MB Eight 8-MB modules 64 MB Sixteen 4-MB modules 96 MB Eight 4-MB and Eight 8-MB modules 96 MB Twenty-four 4-MB modules 128 MB Eight 16-MB modules 128 MB...

  • Page 60: Before Installing

    Before Installing Before Installing To avoid damage from static discharge after removing the left CAUTION: Memory Module side panel and before opening the shipping bag for any memory Damage module, and before touching anything inside the system, wear an antistatic wrist strap. See Using an Antistatic Wrist Strap in Chapter 2 for more information.

  • Page 61: Location Of Mmbs And Memory Modules

    Before Installing Where to Install Figure 5–3 shows the location of MMBs with memory modules inside the system. Figure 5–3 Location of MMBs and Memory Modules MLO-011192 Memory Modules 5–5...

  • Page 62: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules Installing Memory Modules To install memory modules in the system, follow these steps: Step 1: Remove the two clips from the MMBs, as shown in Figure 5–4. Remove the MMB Clips Figure 5–4 Removing MMB Clips MLO-011193 5–6 Memory Modules...

  • Page 63: Removing An Mmb

    Installing Memory Modules Remove all four MMBs from their channels by releasing the Step 2: Remove the catches and sliding the boards out, as shown in Figure 5–5. MMBs Figure 5–5 Removing an MMB MLO-011194 Memory Modules 5–7...

  • Page 64: Placing The Mmbs

    Installing Memory Modules Place the four MMBs, with the connectors up, on a flat surface Step 3: Place the MMBs that is protected from electrostatic discharge (such as the top of the system or an antistatic mat), as shown in Figure 5–6. on Protected Surface Figure 5–6 Placing the MMBs...
  • Page 65 Installing Memory Modules The following guidelines should be used when installing memory Guidelines for Installing modules: • Modules must be added in sets of eight, adding two modules to each of the four MMBs. • Add modules starting at the empty MMB slots with the lowest numbers.

  • Page 66: Installing A Memory Module

    Installing Memory Modules Install the memory modules in the MMBs, using the previous Step 4: Install Modules in guidelines. Hold the module at an angle, with the notch end as shown in Figure 5–7, and place it in the slot. Make sure that the board is firmly seated in the connector, but do not force it.

  • Page 67: Installing An Mmb

    Installing Memory Modules Install the MMBs into the card guides in the side of the system, Step 5: Install MMBs as shown in Figure 5–8. Make sure that the MMBs are firmly seated in their connectors, but do not force them. Figure 5–8 Installing an MMB MLO-011195 Memory Modules 5–11...

  • Page 68: Installing Mmb Clips

    Installing Memory Modules Install the two clips on the MMBs, as shown in Figure 5–9. Step 6: Install the MMB Clips Figure 5–9 Installing MMB Clips MLO-011196 This completes installation of the memory modules. Completion 5–12 Memory Modules...

  • Page 69: Removing Memory Modules

    Removing Memory Modules Removing Memory Modules You may need to remove memory modules at some time, such as when replacing them with higher capacity modules. To remove modules, see the following steps. Note that the system will not operate if no memory modules IMPORTANT: are installed.

  • Page 70: Removing Mmb Clips

    Removing Memory Modules Remove the two clips from the MMBs, as shown in Figure 5–10. Step 1: Remove the MMB Clips Figure 5–10 Removing MMB Clips MLO-011193 5–14 Memory Modules...

  • Page 71: Removing An Mmb

    Removing Memory Modules Remove all four MMBs from their channels by releasing the Step 2: Remove MMBs catches and sliding the boards out, as shown in Figure 5–11. Figure 5–11 Removing an MMB MLO-011194 Memory Modules 5–15...

  • Page 72: Removing A Memory Module

    Removing Memory Modules To remove modules, start at the MMB slots with the highest Step 3: Remove numbers, and work toward the slots with the lowest numbers. Remove the memory modules from the MMBs by releasing the Memory metal clips at each end of the module , tilting the module Modules and lifting it out...

  • Page 73: Installing An Mmb

    Removing Memory Modules Place the MMBs back into the card guides in the side of the Step 4: Replace MMBs system, as shown in Figure 5–13. Make sure that the MMBs are firmly seated in their connectors, but do not force them. Figure 5–13 Installing an MMB MLO-011195 Memory Modules 5–17...

  • Page 74: Installing Mmb Clips

    Removing Memory Modules Install the two clips on the MMBs, as shown in Figure 5–14. Step 5: Install the MMB Clips Figure 5–14 Installing MMB Clips MLO-011196 Where to Go If you Refer to from Here Have other options to add The appropriate chapter.

  • Page 75: Turbochannel Options

    TURBOchannel Options IMPORTANT: Read First Your system must be prepared before you can install TURBOchannel modules. See Chapter 2 to: • Back up files • Shut down the system software • Determine what options your system has • Shut down the system hardware •...

  • Page 76: Turbochannel Overview

    TURBOchannel Overview TURBOchannel Overview What It Is TURBOchannel is a high-performance module interconnect technology that permits the use of graphics, multimedia, and communications options. Refer to your Software Product Descriptions (SPD) for available options. Third-Party Although this chapter covers TURBOchannel option modules Options manufactured by Digital, other companies have developed modules that may be compatible with the system.
  • Page 77 TURBOchannel Overview Figure 6–1 TURBOchannel Option Slots ISDN MLO-011198 TURBOchannel Options 6–3...

  • Page 78: Turbochannel Option Widths

    TURBOchannel Overview The TURBOchannel option modules have different widths, each TURBOchannel Options occupying 1, 2, or 3 slots, as shown in Figure 6–2. Figure 6–2 TURBOchannel Option Widths MLO-011276 Some of the TURBOchannel modules provide graphics Compatibility of Graphics enhancements, but not all graphics modules are compatible Modules with all monitors.

  • Page 79: Installation

    Installation Installation The TURBOchannel modules plug directly into either the system Choosing a TURBOchannel module (3 slots) or the I/O module (3 slots). See Figure 6–1. Slot If you are installing options, you should consider the widths of the modules you plan to use, as well as where future options would be placed.

  • Page 80: Removing A Metal Filler Plate

    Installation 3. Remove the two screws and metal filler plate at the chosen slot or slots, as shown in Figure 6–3. Save the plate, in case you remove a module later. Save the screws for attaching the new module to the system cabinet. Figure 6–3 Removing a Metal Filler Plate MLO-008578 6–6 TURBOchannel Options...

  • Page 81: Seating A Turbochannel Module

    Installation 4. Orient the new module as shown, inserting the module port through the slot, as shown in Figure 6–4. Figure 6–4 Seating a TURBOchannel Module MLO-008579 TURBOchannel Options 6–7...

  • Page 82: Securing A Turbochannel Module

    Installation 5. Press the corners of the module over each mounting post , seating the module connector with the connector on the system module or I/O module, as shown in Figure 6–5. When the module is seated, the pin latches will hold the module in place.

  • Page 83: Removing A Turbochannel Module

    Removing a TURBOchannel Module Removing a TURBOchannel Module To remove a TURBOchannel module, follow these steps: 1. Refer to Chapter 2 to prepare your system. 2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap whenever you handle a module or work inside the system box. See Using An Antistatic Wrist Strap in Chapter 2.

  • Page 84: Removing A Module

    Removing a TURBOchannel Module 5. Release the latches that hold the edge of the module in place, and carefully pull the module connector away from the connector on the system module or I/O module, as shown in Figure 6–6. If you are removing a 3-slot module, you may need assistance to release the six latches simultaneously and pull the module away from the system module or I/O module.

  • Page 85: Replacing A Slot Plate

    Removing a TURBOchannel Module 7. Replace the slot plates for all emptied slots, attaching the plates with two screws. Figure 6–7 Replacing a Slot Plate MLO-008578 This completes removal of a TURBOchannel module. Completion Where to Go If you Refer to from Here Want to connect cables to a Your option documentation.

  • Page 87: Restoring The System

    Restoring the System Chapter Overview This chapter covers the following topics: • Storing the Wrist Strap • Replacing Panels • Restarting and Testing the System Storing the Wrist Strap Refold and store the wrist strap for future use, following these steps: 1.

  • Page 88: Replacing Panels

    Replacing Panels Replacing Panels To replace the panels, follow these steps, as needed: Step 1: Replace To replace the front panel, hook the bottom of the panel under Front Panel the system, and push the top in until the latches engage, as shown in Figure 7–1.

  • Page 89: Replacing The Left Side Panel

    Replacing Panels To replace the left side panel, seat the bottom edge of the panel Step 2: Replace Left Panel in the track, push down to set the panel, and press the top of the panel in, as shown in Figure 7–2. Figure 7–2 Replacing the Left Side Panel MLO-011200 Restoring the System 7–3...

  • Page 90: Replacing The Right Side Panel

    Replacing Panels To replace the right side panel, seat the bottom edge of the panel Step 3: Replace Right Panel in the track, push down to set the panel, and press the top of the panel in, as shown in Figure 7–3. Figure 7–3 Replacing the Right Side Panel MLO-007591 7–4 Restoring the System...

  • Page 91: Replacing The System Cover

    Replacing Panels Replace the system cover by seating it on the top of the system Step 4: Replace System Cover and sliding it toward the rear, as shown in Figure 7–4. Make sure that the hooks face the rear, and that the lock on the cover is toward the rear of the system.

  • Page 92: Locking The System Cover

    Replacing Panels Lock the system cover, as shown in Figure 7–5. Step 5: Lock Cover Figure 7–5 Locking the System Cover IS D N MLO-010890 7–6 Restoring the System...

  • Page 93: Restarting And Testing The System

    Restarting and Testing the System Restarting and Testing the System Reconnect Reconnect all the cables that were removed during the option Cables installation. Turning On To start the system, turn on ( | ) the equipment in the following order: 1.
  • Page 94 Restarting and Testing the System Testing Drive To make sure that the drives are connected correctly, enter the Installation show device command as explained in Chapter 2. Compare the latest configuration display with the display shown when preparing the system before adding a drive. You should see the new drive and all the drives that were present before the addition.
  • Page 95 Restarting and Testing the System If You Have If the displays show an error, follow these steps, using the wrist Problems strap: 1. Shut down the system hardware. 2. Make sure that all cables inside and outside the system are properly reconnected.
  • Page 97 Index Antistatic precautions, 2–12, 5–4 Diagnostic displays, viii, 7–8 Antistatic wrist strap, 2–16 Diskette drive connecting, 2–16 installing, 3–2 putting on, 2–16 Drive bracket removing, 3–4 replacing, 3–11 Drives Backing up files, 2–2 listing, 2–5 testing configuration of, 7–8 CD drive installing, 3–2 Error messages, 7–8 Configuration...
  • Page 98 Restarting the system, 7–7 Installation checking, 7–7 SCSI address, 7–8 Installation time, viii SCSI cable connecting a fixed disk drive, 4–3 SCSI cable, connecting to removable-media drive, 3–7 Memory show config command, 2–7, 7–8 configurations, 5–2 show device command, 2–5, 7–8 Memory modules show memory command, 2–5, 7–8...
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