Summary of Contents for Digital Equipment MicroVAX 3100 Model 85
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Model 85/95/96 Installation Information Order Number: EK–A0716–IN. C01 DATE 1995 This manual describes how to install and test the MicroVAX 3100 Model 85, Model 95, and Model 96. Revision Information: This manual supersedes EK–A0716–IN. B01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
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DATE 1995 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.
Model 85/95/96. It is written for both experienced and inexperienced users. Structure of This Manual The procedure for installing the MicroVAX 3100 Model 85/95/96 is presented in only one chapter. Each section in the chapter represents a major step in the procedure and contains detailed instructions to follow.
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Convention Description MONOSPACE type Text displayed on the screen is shown in monospace type. italic type Italic type emphasizes important information and indicates the complete titles of manuals. Note A note contains information that is of special importance to the user.
Installation Procedure This chapter shows you, step by step, how to install the MicroVAX 3100 Model 85/95/96. Step 1: Choosing a Suitable Location Follow these guidelines when you choose where to place the system unit: • Place the system unit where the room temperature is between 10°C and 40°C (50°F and 104°F) and the humidity is between 10% and 90%.
Step 2: Unpacking the System and Identifying the Parts 1. Unpack the system. 2. Make sure that you have all the parts listed on the packing slip. The following loose-piece accessory kit is shipped with all basic systems. If you do not have all the parts listed, contact your Digital Sales representative.
Step 3: Connecting the Console Terminal 1. Connect one end of the terminal cable to modified modular jack (MMJ) port 3. 2. Connect the other end of the terminal cable to a DEC423 (MMJ) communications port on the console terminal. If your terminal has only RS232 ports, use the RS232 to DEC423 adapter (H8575-A) to provide an MMJ port on the terminal.
Step 4: Connecting the ThinWire Terminator 1. Assemble the T-connector and the two terminators to form a ThinWire terminator. 2. Connect the ThinWire terminator to the system unit. O P A O MLO-012031 T-Connector Terminator 1–4 Installation Procedure...
Step 5: Connecting the Standard Ethernet Loopback Connector Connect the standard Ethernet loopback connector (12-22196-01) to the system unit. O P A O MLO-012032 Standard Ethernet Loopback Connector (12-22196-01) Installation Procedure 1–5...
Step 6: Connecting the Power Cord 1. Ensure that the on/off switch is in the off (O) position. 2. Connect the power cord to the system unit. 3. Connect the other end of the power cord to an isolated, grounded circuit. O P A O MLO-012033 On/Off Switch...
1. Turn on the console terminal. Wait until it completes its power-up test. (See the terminal documentation for more information.) 2. Check the terminal settings. See the MicroVAX 3100 Model 85/95/96 Operator Information manual for the list of correct settings.
3. Make sure that all the connections you made in step 3, step 4, step 5, and step 6 are correct. 4. Set the on/off switch to the on ( | ) position. 5. If an error report is still displayed, see the MicroVAX 3100 Model 85/95/96 Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Information manual. 1–8 Installation Procedure...
Note Step 9 and step 10 are optional. However, step 11 is mandatory. Step 9: Connecting the System to a Network If you want to connect the system to a network, see the MicroVAX 3100 Model 85/95/96 Operator Information manual. Step 10: Connecting External Options to the System If you want to connect external options to the system, see the MicroVAX 3100 Model 85/95/96 Operator Information manual.
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