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  • Page 1 Customer Documentation P R O D U C T L I N E...
  • Page 3 Setting Up, Starting, Expanding, and Maintaining AViiON 530 and 4600 Series Computers 014–002091–01...
  • Page 4 Notice ECLIPSE MV/60000,...
  • Page 5 NOTE WARNING...
  • Page 7 Preface How We Organized This Manual 014–002091...
  • Page 8 Preface 014–002091...
  • Page 9 Preface Reading Paths Reading Path for Setting Up a New Computer System Reading Path for Powerup Procedures or Problems Reading Path for Expanding the Computer System Internal CRUs 014–002091...
  • Page 10 Preface Adding Mass–Storage Devices Adding an External Option Reading Path for Replacing Parts Internal CRUs Replacing Mass–Storage Devices Replacing an External Option viii 014–002091...

  • Page 11: Related Documents

    Preface Related Documents 014–002091...
  • Page 12 Preface Reader, Please Note Symbol Means SCM> This typeface to show system queries and responses. 014–002091...
  • Page 13 Preface Contacting Data General Manuals Telephone Assistance Joining Our Users Group 014–002091...
  • Page 14 Preface 014–002091...
  • Page 15 Contents Chapter 1 – Getting Started Chapter 2 – Setting Up Your Computer System Chapter 3 – Starting and Stopping Your Computer System Chapter 4 – Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus xiii 014–002091...
  • Page 16 Contents Chapter 5 – Using the SCM Configuration Menus Chapter 6 – Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System 014–002091...

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 7 – Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Chapter 8 – Adding or Replacing Memory Modules Chapter 9 – Adding or Replacing a CPU Complex and System Board Options Chapter 10 – Replacing the System Board Chapter 11 – Replacing the Fan Assembly Chapter 12 –...
  • Page 18 Contents Appendix A – Technical Specifications Appendix B – Using the System Control Monitor Appendix C – Solving Powerup Problems and Exiting the DG/UX Installer 014–002091...
  • Page 19 Contents Tables Table xvii 014–002091...
  • Page 20 Contents Figures Figure xviii 014–002091...
  • Page 21 Contents Figure 014–002091...
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  • Page 24 Contents xxii 014–002091...

  • Page 25: Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started AViiON 530 and 4600 Series Computers Graphics monitor (AViiON 530) Graphics keyboard Mouse and (AViiON 530) mouse pad (AViiON 530) Computer unit (AViiON 4600 or 530 series) Figure 1–1 AViiON 530 Series Computer 014–002091...
  • Page 26 Getting Started Basic System and Options 014–002091...

  • Page 27: Internal Options

    Getting Started Internal Options System Bus Options Mass–Storage Devices VMEbus Option Boards 014–002091...

  • Page 28: External Options

    Getting Started External Options 014–002091...
  • Page 29 Getting Started First SCSI external connector Second SCSI external connector (optional) RS–232 synchronous Keyboard connector device connectors (AViiON 530 series) Reset/Abort Switch Mouse connector LEDs (AViiON 530 series) Second Ethernet LAN connector (optional) RS–232 asynchronous serial VME slots device connectors...
  • Page 30 Getting Started About the Graphics Monitor (AViiON 530 Series) Color monitor (front/side view) Power Brightness Contrast Degauss Figure 1–3 Color Graphics Monitor and Controls About the Keyboard and Mouse (AViiON 530 Series) 014–002091...
  • Page 31 Getting Started About VMEbus Options About Mass–Storage Drives 014–002091...

  • Page 32: Before You Start

    Getting Started Before You Start Selecting a Site 014–002091...
  • Page 33 Getting Started Unpacking and Inspecting Your Equipment Place the carton horizontally (as indicated on the outside of the carton) on the floor. Carefully cut the packing straps, then lift the Packing straps shipping cover from the shipping tray. Shipping cover Shipping tray Figure 1–4 Removing the Shipping Cover 014–002091...
  • Page 34 Getting Started Shipping tray Carefully lift the upper end of the computer/tray assembly, pivoting the unit on the shipping tray edge and into the vertical position shown. Stand Packing tray Pivot edge Figure 1–5 Positioning the Computer Unit Upright Shipping tray Remove the foam packing material from the top of the computer unit.
  • Page 35 Getting Started Push down Pull up To prevent damage to the packing tray (you may need to use it again), fold down the narrow ends of the tray. Place one foot on the tray, and pull one end of the Swing the unit to one side, and computer unit out of the foam balance the stand legs beside the...
  • Page 36 Getting Started Table 1–1 Voltage Suffixes Country Voltage Model Number Suffix 1-12 014–002091...
  • Page 37 Getting Started 120V 240V Figure 1–8 Voltage Setting Label 1-13 014–002091...
  • Page 38 Getting Started Table 1–2 Cable/Cord Inventory Worksheet Cable or Cord Type Part Number Model Number Mouse and Keyboard (AViiON 530 series only) Graphics Monitor (AViiON 530 series only) Ethernet LAN External SCSI Mass–Storage Asynchronous 9- to 25-pin Adapter Cables Synchronous Devices...
  • Page 39 Getting Started Table 1–3 Language Suffixes for Keyboard Part Numbers Suffix Keyboard Suffix Keyboard Gathering Documentation and Media 1-15 014–002091...
  • Page 40 Getting Started Check When Completed: Make Sure You Have These: You May Need These: Figure 1–9 Installation Checklist 1-16 014–002091...

  • Page 41: Setting Up Your Computer System

    Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Computer System Connecting the System Console (AViiON 4600 Series) 014–002091...
  • Page 42 Setting Up Your Computer System Part Number Model Number Length (ft.) Cable screw Cable screw RS232 Attach adapter cable to computer Computer Unit Rear Panel Attach device cable to adapter cable Figure 2-1 Connecting the System Console 014–002091...

  • Page 43: Connecting The Graphics Monitor

    Setting Up Your Computer System Connecting the Graphics Monitor (AViiON 530 Series) Cable Cable Device part number model number 014–002091...
  • Page 44 Setting Up Your Computer System Monitor power switch Power off ( O ) Power on ( l ) Figure 2-2 Graphic Monitor Power Switch Color monitor R, G/MONO, and B connectors Monitor Color monitor power cable cord Local ac R, G/MONO, and B power outlet connectors Computer...

  • Page 45: Connecting The Keyboard

    Setting Up Your Computer System Monitor (rear view) Figure 2-4 Connecting the Color Monitor Power Cord Connecting the Keyboard (AViiON 530 Series) Cable part number model number length (ft.) 014–002091...

  • Page 46: Connecting The Mouse

    Setting Up Your Computer System Keyboard connector Keyboard cable È È È È Keyboard extension cable Computer Unit Rear Panel Figure 2-5 Connecting the Graphics Keyboard Connecting the Mouse (AViiON 530 Series) Cable part number model number length (ft.) 014–002091...
  • Page 47 Setting Up Your Computer System Mouse Mouse connector Mouse cable Mouse extension cable Computer Unit Rear view Figure 2-6 Connecting the Mouse 014–002091...
  • Page 48 Setting Up Your Computer System Connecting a Local Area Network Cable Cable Cable Cable type part number model number length (ft.) 014–002091...
  • Page 49 Setting Up Your Computer System From I/O expansion board (Optional) LAN connectors (15–pin female) Computer Unit Rear Panel Figure 2-7 Connecting the LAN Transceiver Cable to the Computer Unit Slide clip mounts Cable connector (male) Transceiver cable LAN connector (male) (female) Plug the transceiver cable into Slide clip...
  • Page 50 Setting Up Your Computer System Connecting Asynchronous Devices Cable Cable Device part number model number length (ft.) 2-10 014–002091...
  • Page 51 Setting Up Your Computer System Cable screw Cable screw RS232 Attach adapter cable to computer Computer Unit Rear Panel Attach device cable to adapter cable Figure 2-9 Connecting Devices to the Computer Unit Serial Ports 2-11 014–002091...
  • Page 52 Setting Up Your Computer System Connecting Synchronous Devices Cable Cable Device part number model number length (ft.) Align and secure with screws Computer Unit Rear Panel Figure 2-10 Connecting a Synchronous Device to the Computer Unit 2-12 014–002091...

  • Page 53: Connecting A Parallel Printer

    Setting Up Your Computer System Connecting a Parallel Printer Cable Cable Device part number model number length (ft.) Align and secure with screws Computer Unit Rear Panel Figure 2-11 Connecting a Parallel Printer to the Computer Unit 2-13 014–002091...
  • Page 54 Setting Up Your Computer System Terminating an Internal SCSI Bus First SCSI connector For I/O expansion SCSI board (Optional) Second SCSI connector (optional) SCSI Computer Unit Rear Panel Figure 2-12 AViiON 530 and 4600 Series SCSI Bus Connectors 2-14 014–002091...
  • Page 55 Setting Up Your Computer System Spring clip Connector pins 1–50 Bus terminator plug inserted in rear panel connector (clips open) Spring clip Plug (male) SCSI 1 connector (female) Figure 2-13 Installing the SCSI Bus Terminator Plug 2-15 014–002091...
  • Page 56 Setting Up Your Computer System Connecting the Computer Unit Power Cord Cord part number model number Country 2-16 014–002091...
  • Page 57 Setting Up Your Computer System Computer Unit Rear Panel Figure 2-15 Connecting the Computer Unit Power Cord 2-17 014–002091...
  • Page 58 Setting Up Your Computer System 2-18 014–002091...

  • Page 59: Starting And Stopping Your Computer System

    Chapter 3 Starting and Stopping Your Computer System Starting the Computer System Powering Up 014–002091...
  • Page 60 Starting and Stopping the Computer System Monitor power switch Power off ( O ) Power on ( l ) Figure 3-1 Monitor Power Switch CSS2/DC power switch Power off ( O ) Power on ( l ) Peripheral Housing Unit power switch LED power–on indicator Figure 3-2 Peripheral Subsystem Power Switches...
  • Page 61 Starting and Stopping the Computer System Computer Unit Chassis Front Panel Diagnostic Power off ( O ) Power on ( l ) Figure 3-3 Computer Unit Power Switch and LED Power–On Indicator 014–002091...
  • Page 62 Starting and Stopping the Computer System Copyright(c) DATA GENERAL CORPORATION 1991, 1992 33Mhz AV Series Computer Dual Processor Color Graphics [n bit], Z–Buffer Option Firmware Revision xx.xx Keyboard Language is U.S. English Integrated LAN: Ethernet address is 08:00:1B:xx:xx:xx Initializing n Megabytes [n]...
  • Page 63 Starting and Stopping the Computer System Passed, Testing ... 0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Passed Booting sd(ncsc(),0)root:/dgux.installer –i Your Next Step 014–002091...
  • Page 64 Starting and Stopping the Computer System Preloaded DG/UX Systems Do you want to configure any nonstandard devices? [no] SCM> 014–002091...
  • Page 65 Starting and Stopping the Computer System Systems Without Preloaded DG/UX Unable to load bootfile sd(ncsc(),0)root:/dgux.installer –i SCM> 014–002091...

  • Page 66: Powering Down

    Starting and Stopping the Computer System Shutting Down Your Computer System Powering Down 014–002091...
  • Page 67 Starting and Stopping the Computer System Resetting the Computer System Passed Computer Unit Chassis Rear Panel RESET ABORT Figure 3-4 Computer Unit Reset and Abort Switch 014–002091...

  • Page 68: Restarting Your System

    Starting and Stopping the Computer System SCM> SCM> Restarting Your System SCM> SCM> 3-10 014–002091...
  • Page 69 Chapter 4 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus Planning a SCSI Bus Configuration 014–002091...
  • Page 70 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus SCSI For I/O expansion board (Optional) First SCSI connector SCSI Second SCSI connector (optional) Computer Unit Rear Panel Figure 4-1 AViiON 530 and 4600 Series SCSI Bus Connectors 014–002091...
  • Page 71 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus Identifying SCSI Drives Table 4–1 Default SCSI Device ID Numbers Drives ID Number DG/UX Device Name Disk Diskette Cartridge Tape 014–002091...
  • Page 72 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus 014–002091...
  • Page 73 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus Tape drive SCSI ID 4 Diskette drive SCSI ID 3 Disk drive Stand–alone SCSI ID 0 tape drive SCSI ID 5 Rear panel connector(s) Tape drive Tape drive Disk drive SCSI ID 4 SCSI ID 5 Disk drive SCSI ID 1...
  • Page 74 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus SCSI Bus Cabling Rules SCSI A bus: 4.75 + 10 + .5 = 15.25 feet. Controller 0 4.75 ft. internal bus cable 10 ft. Controller 1 Rear panel 1 ft. internal connector(s) bus cable 5 ft.
  • Page 75 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus Configuring Device Operating Parameters Terminating the External SCSI Bus 014–002091...
  • Page 76 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus Internal Drives Slot Drive Type SCSI ID Cable Length half–height left Front half–height right full–height Back half–height left half–height right 4.75 feet full–height SCSI Adapter Board External Mass–Storage Devices (external connector port A ) Device Drive Type SCSI ID...
  • Page 77 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus Internal Drives Slot Drive Type SCSI ID Cable Length (LUN 0) 3.5” diskette half–height left Front half–height right 525–Mbyte QIC tape full–height Back half–height left half–height right 4.75 feet full–height 662–Mbyte disk SCSI Adapter Board for diskette External Mass–Storage Devices (external connector port A )
  • Page 78 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus Installing a SCSI Bus and SCSI Devices SCSI A bus 14.85 ft max. Tape drive SCSI ID 4 Diskette drive SCSI ID 3 Disk drive Stand–alone SCSI ID 0 10 ft. tape drive 4.75 ft.
  • Page 79 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus Installing Configuration Jumpers 4-11 014–002091...

  • Page 80: Terminating The Scsi Bus

    Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus Connecting the SCSI Bus to SCSI Devices Cable Cable Device part number model number Length (ft.) Terminating the SCSI Bus 4-12 014–002091...
  • Page 81 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus Connecting an External SCSI Bus to the Computer Unit Rear Panel First SCSI connector Second SCSI connector For I/O expansion (optional) board (Optional) SCSI SCSI Computer Unit Rear Panel NOTE: If your system does not include an I/O expansion board, the rear panel slot marked “SCSI B”...
  • Page 82 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus Spring clip Bus terminator plug inserted in rear panel connector (clips open) Spring clip Plug SCSI connector Figure 4-8 Removing the SCSI Bus Terminator Plug Connector lines (pins) 1–50 SCSI bus cable Bus connector Rear panel connector (male) (female)
  • Page 83 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus 4-15 014–002091...
  • Page 84 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus 4-16 014–002091...
  • Page 85 Chapter 5 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Summary of Menus and Menu Conventions SCM> F View or Change System Configuration Change default system boot path Change console parameters Change modem port parameters Change mouse parameters View system configuration Change VME A24 configuration Return to previous screen Enter choice–>...
  • Page 86 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Summary of SCM Menus FORMAT Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 6 Figure 5–1 SCM Menus 014–002091...
  • Page 87 Using the SCM Configuration Menus RESET Enter choice(s)–> Changing the Default System Boot Path BOOT Specifying Boot Devices 014–002091...
  • Page 88 Using the SCM Configuration Menus About the Bootstrap Process dev([cntrl],[unit],[LUN#] ) [logical–disk–name:][/dir...]/file File path Boot device specification (second stage boot) (first stage boot) Figure 5–2 Full Boot Path Format Booting from Disk or Tape 014–002091...
  • Page 89 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Table 5–1 Boot Specifications for Disk and Tape Drives Device Specification Specifying a Second–Stage Boot File Booting Over a Local Area Network 014–002091...
  • Page 90 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Table 5–2 Specifications for LAN Devices Device Specification Examples of Valid Boot Paths SCM> b SCM> b st(ncsc(),4) st(ncsc(0),4,0)0 Jp#0/SCM> b st(ncsc(),5)2 SCM> b sd(ncsc())root:/dgux –3 014–002091...
  • Page 91 Using the SCM Configuration Menus SCM> b sd)ncsc)=,0=rootAE–dgux.file +1 SCM> b sd)ncsc)=,0=rootO–dgux.file +1 SCM> b sd(ncsc(),0)usr:/stand/diags SCM> b sd(ncsc(),1)root:/bootfile SCM> b dgen() SCM> b hken()128.111.5.6: Using the Change Default System Boot Path Menu System boot path = [ ] Do you want to modify the default boot path? Y/[N] Do you want to modify the default boot path? [N] Do you want to modify the default boot path? [N] Enter new system boot path –>...
  • Page 92 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Enter new default boot path –> sd(ncsc(),0)root:/dgux System boot path = [sd(ncsc(),0)root:/dgux] Do you want to modify the default boot path? [N] Do you want to boot? [N] Do you want to boot? [N] Changing Console Parameters 014–002091...
  • Page 93 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Changing the System Console Baud Rate Change console parameters Change baud rate [9600] Change baud rate [9600] Change character length [8 bit, no parity] Change asynch console mode [ANSI] Change flow control [Enabled] Change console language [US English] Change screen saver timeout [15 minutes] Return to previous screen Enter choice(s) –>...
  • Page 94 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Change baud rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 Return to previous screen Current baud rate [9600] Enter choice(s)–> Changing the System Console Character Length Change console parameters Change baud rate [9600] Change character size [8 bit, no parity] Change character length [8 bits, no parity] Change asynch console mode [ANSI] Change flow control [Enabled]...
  • Page 95 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Change character size 8 bit, no parity 7 bit, even parity 7 bit, odd parity 7 bit, mark parity 7 bit, no parity Return to previous screen Current character size is [8 bit, no parity] Enter choice(s)–>...
  • Page 96 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Enabling or Disabling Flow Control Change console parameters Change baud rate [9600] Change character size [8 bit, no parity] Change asynch console mode [ANSI] Change flow control [Enabled] Change flow control [Enabled] Change console language [US English] Change screen saver timeout [15 minutes] Return to previous screen Enter choice(s) –>...
  • Page 97 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Change console parameters Change baud rate [9600] Change character size [8 bit, no parity] Change asynch console mode [ANSI] Change flow control [Enabled] Change console language [US English] Change console language [U.S. English] Change screen saver timeout [15 minutes] Return to previous screen Enter choice(s) –>...
  • Page 98 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Enter language type [1]: Enter language type [1]: 11 [type 11] Table 5–3 Alternate Keyboard Codes Alternate Keyboard Language Keyboard Type Code Changing the Screen–Saver Timeout 5-14 014–002091...
  • Page 99 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Change console parameters Change baud rate [9600] Change character size [8 bit, no parity] Change asynch console mode [ANSI] Change flow control [Enabled] Change console language [US English] Change screen saver timeout [15 minutes] Change screen saver timeout [15 minutes] Return to previous screen Enter choice(s) –>...
  • Page 100 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Change modem port parameters Change baud rate [1200] Change character size [8 bit, no parity] Return to previous screen Enter choice(s)–> Changing the Modem Port Baud Rate Change baud rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 Return to previous screen Current baud rate [9600] Enter choice(s)–>...
  • Page 101 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Changing the Modem Port Character Size Change character size 8 bit, no parity 7 bit, even parity 7 bit, odd parity 7 bit, mark parity 7 bit, no parity Return to previous screen Current character size is [8 bit, no parity] Enter choice(s)–>...
  • Page 102 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Viewing the System Configuration Firmware Revision xx.xx Single Processor Color Graphics [none/8–bit/24–bit] Current Keyboard language is [U.S. English Memory size is 32 Mbytes Top of memory = 1FFFFFC hex Top of memory for use = 1FDFFFC hex Memory module 0 contains 16 Mbytes Memory module 1 contains 16 Mbytes Integrated SCSI:...
  • Page 103 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Changing the VME A24 Configuration 5-19 014–002091...
  • Page 104 Using the SCM Configuration Menus Change VME A24 configuration 1 VME A24 Page 0 [(DTB Slave Mode (VME–to–MBUS)] 2 VME A24 Page 1 [(DTB Master Mode (MBUS–to–VME)] 3 VME A24 Page 2 [(DTB Slave Mode (VME–to–MBUS)] 4 VME A24 Page 3 [(DTB Master Mode (MBUS–to–VME)] 5 Return to previous screen Enter choice(s)–>...

  • Page 105: Computer System

    Chapter 6 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System Maintaining Your System 014–002091...
  • Page 106 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System If a Computer System Problem Occurs Reviewing System Specifications Verifying Support for Your Configuration 014–002091...
  • Page 107 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System Calculating Power Requirements 014–002091...
  • Page 108 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System 014–002091...
  • Page 109 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System Current (Amperes) Device +5 V dc +12 V dc –12 V dc Power Supply Limits must exceed Calculated Totals Amperage: Wattage (volts x amperes drawn): 014–002091...
  • Page 110 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System Current (Amperes) Device +5 V dc +12 V dc –12 V dc Power Supply Limits must exceed Calculated Totals Amperage: Wattage (volts x amperes drawn): Figure 6-1 Sample Current and Power Calculation Form 014–002091...
  • Page 111 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System Current (Amperes) Device +5 V dc +12 V dc –12 V dc Power Supply Limits must exceed Calculated Totals Amperage: Wattage (volts x amperes drawn): Figure 6-2 Current and Power Calculation Form 014–002091...
  • Page 112 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Damage Emergency Procedures (without an ESD kit) 014–002091...
  • Page 113 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System Installing Board Jumpers and Setting Switches Installing Jumpers 014–002091...

  • Page 114: Setting Switches

    Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System Jumper pins printed-circuit board Jumper plugs Figure 6-3 Removing or Installing Jumper Plugs Setting Switches 6-10 014–002091...

  • Page 115: Removing The Side Covers

    Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System printed-circuit board = Switch down (in) switches = Switch up (out) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Figure 6-4 DIP Switches on Printed-Circuit Boards Opening the Computer Unit Removing the Side Covers 6-11 014–002091...
  • Page 116 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System Computer unit (right side) Loosen fastener 1/4–turn. Figure 6-5 Loosening the Side Cover Fasteners Computer unit (right side) Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Figure 6-6 Removing the Side Covers 6-12 014–002091...

  • Page 117: Removing The Top Cover

    Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System ESD wrist strap Computer unit (right side removed) ESD clip Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Figure 6-7 Attaching the ESD Wrist Strap and Clip Removing the Top Cover 6-13 014–002091...

  • Page 118: Installing The Top Cover

    Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System Loosen fastener 1/4–turn. (Rear view of computer) Figure 6-8 Removing the Top Cover Closing the Computer Unit Installing the Top Cover 6-14 014–002091...
  • Page 119 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System Tighten fastener 1/4–turn. (Rear view of computer) Figure 6-9 Installing the Top Cover Installing the Side Covers Computer unit (side) Side cover Slots Figure 6-10 Inserting the Cover Tabs into the Computer Unit Slots 6-15 014–002091...
  • Page 120 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System Computer unit (right side) Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Figure 6-11 Installing the Side Covers Computer unit (right side) Tighten fastener 1/4–turn. Figure 6-12 Tightening the Side Cover Fasteners 6-16 014–002091...
  • Page 121 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System Power cord Computer Unit Rear Panel Figure 6-13 Connecting the Computer Unit’s Power Cord 6-17 014–002091...
  • Page 122 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System 6-18 014–002091...

  • Page 123: Chapter 7 - Adding Or Replacing Internal Mass-Storage Devices

    Chapter 7 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Supported Mass–Storage Devices 014–002091...
  • Page 124 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Table 7-1 AViiON 530 and 4600 Series Internal Mass–Storage Drives Drives Model Size Mass–Storage Device Locations Drive front Drive front Back slot Computer unit (view from top looking down) Left Right Drive back Drive back Drive back Drive back Front slot...
  • Page 125 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Removing a Drive Assembly 014–002091...
  • Page 126 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Computer unit (top and right side covers removed) To rear panel Device connectors To system board SCSI bus internal cable SCSI device power cables Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í...
  • Page 127 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Computer unit (top and left side covers removed) Typical diskette drives From drive power cable connectors SCSI adapter board Power adapter cable Figure 7-4 Unplugging the Power Adapter Cable from a Diskette Drive Front slot drive assembly Back slot drive assembly Handle Handle...
  • Page 128 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Removing Brackets from a Drive Full–height drive Half–height drives 3 1/2-inch half–height drive Figure 7-6 Removing Brackets from Drives 014–002091...
  • Page 129 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Configuring New or Replacement Drives 014–002091...
  • Page 130 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Table 7-2 SCSI Device Identification Numbers Drives ID Number First disk drive Computer unit SCSI ID 0 First diskette drive SCSI ID 3 First tape drive SCSI ID 4 Peripheral housing unit Second tape drive SCSI ID 5 Second disk drive SCSI ID 1...
  • Page 131 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Installing a Drive Assembly Attaching Brackets to a Drive Drive mounting bracket 1 6 2 3 4 1 2 3 6 4 1 2 3 6 4 1 6 2 3 4 Mounting Hole Numbers Half–Height Drives 332–Mbyte disk 2 or 4...
  • Page 132 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices 3 1/2-inch Full–height drive Half–height drives half–height drive Figure 7-9 Attaching Brackets to Drives Completing the Drive Assembly Installation 7-10 014–002091...
  • Page 133 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Plastic tab Computer unit (front) Small flat–blade screwdriver Filler panel Figure 7-10 Removing or Replacing a Filler Panel 7-11 014–002091...
  • Page 134 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Back slot (full–height drive shown) Front slot (half–height drives shown) Handle Handle Figure 7-11 Installing a Drive Assembly in the Computer Unit 7-12 014–002091...
  • Page 135 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Computer unit (top and left side covers removed) Typical diskette drives Power adapter cable From drive power cable connectors SCSI adapter board Figure 7-12 Plugging the Power Adapter Cable into a Diskette Drive Computer unit (top and left side covers removed) Typical diskette drives I/O bus cable...
  • Page 136 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Adding or Replacing the SCSI Adapter Board Removing the SCSI Adapter Board Computer unit Typical diskette drives (top and left side covers removed) I/O bus cable From system board SCSI bus cable SCSI adapter board To other SCSI bus drives...
  • Page 137 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Computer unit Typical diskette (top and left side covers removed) drives SCSI adapter board Power adapter cable Figure 7-15 Unplugging the Power Adapter Cable from the SCSI Adapter Board Computer unit (top and left side covers removed) Front SCSI adapter board...
  • Page 138 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Installing the SCSI Adapter Board Computer unit Typical diskette (top and left side covers removed) drives SCSI adapter board Power adapter cable Figure 7-17 Plugging the Power Adapter Cable into the SCSI Adapter Board 7-16 014–002091...
  • Page 139 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices Computer unit (top and left side covers removed) Typical diskette drives I/O bus cable From system board SCSI bus cable SCSI adapter board Red line I/O bus connector To other SCSI bus connector SCSI bus drives Figure 7-18 Plugging the SCSI Bus and I/O Bus Cables into the SCSI Adapter Board Replacing the Terminator Plug 7-17...
  • Page 140 Adding or Replacing Internal Mass–Storage Devices SCSI connector (on computer unit or subsystem) Terminator Spring clip plug Spring clip Figure 7-19 Unplugging and Plugging in the SCSI Bus Terminator Plug 7-18 014–002091...

  • Page 141: Chapter 8 - Adding Or Replacing Memory Modules

    Chapter 8 Adding or Replacing Memory Modules 5–1/2 inches PN005037867 (13.97 cm) (Model 7018, 4 megabytes) PN005037867 PN005037868 (Model 7019, 16 megabytes) ECC Memory Module (SIMM) Figure 8-1 AViiON 530 and 4600 Series ECC Memory Modules 014–002091...
  • Page 142 Adding or Replacing Memory Modules Computer unit System board (right side cover removed) Memory modules Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Memory module connectors Í Í Í Í Figure 8-2 Location of Memory Modules and Connectors Rules for Installing Memory Modules 014–002091...
  • Page 143 Adding or Replacing Memory Modules CPU complexconnector System board Figure 8-3 Numbering Scheme for Memory Module Connectors 014–002091...

  • Page 144: Removing Memory Modules

    Adding or Replacing Memory Modules Table 8-1 Valid Memory Configurations Total Connector Number Mbytes Memory Removing Memory Modules 014–002091...
  • Page 145 Adding or Replacing Memory Modules É Top locking tab É Push up to release. É É System board (side view) É É Memory module É Connector É É É É É É É É É É É É É É Bottom locking tab Push down to release.

  • Page 146: Installing Memory Modules

    Adding or Replacing Memory Modules System board Tilt module to right, then lift from connector. Connector Memory module É É É É É É É É É É É É É É É É É É É É Memory module Figure 8-5 Removing a Memory Module Installing Memory Modules 014–002091...
  • Page 147 Adding or Replacing Memory Modules System board Insert module into connector at an angle, then push left to lock in place. Connector Memory module É É É É É É É É É Memory module Figure 8-6 Installing the Memory Module in the Connector 014–002091...
  • Page 148 Adding or Replacing Memory Modules 014–002091...

  • Page 149: Chapter 9 - Adding Or Replacing A Cpu Complex And System Board Options

    Chapter 9 Adding or Replacing a CPU Complex and System Board Options Computer unit (right side cover removed) I/O expansion board CPU complex board(s) Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í...
  • Page 150 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards Adding or Replacing a CPU Complex Board AV530/4600/4620 88100 88200 88200 Figure 9-2 AViiON 530 and 4600 Series CPU Complex AV530/4600/4620 AV4605/4625 88200 88200 88200 88100 88200 88200 88100 88200 88200 88200 Figure 9-3 AViiON 530 and 4600 Series CPU Complexes 014–002091...
  • Page 151 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards Removing a CPU Complex Board First CPU complex board System board Second CPU complex board Figure 9-4 Removing the CPU Complex Board Screws 014–002091...
  • Page 152 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards First CPU complex board System board Second CPU complex board Interboard connectors Figure 9-5 Separating the Interboard Connectors Specifying CPU Configurations 014–002091...
  • Page 153 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards CPU Configuration jumpers System board Single CPU, Two CMMUs CPU complex connector Dual CPUs, Four CMMUs Indicates jumper installed Indicates jumper removed CPU Configuration jumpers System board Single CPU, Two CMMUs Dual CPUs, Dual CPUs, CPU complex connector Four Twelve...
  • Page 154 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards SINGLE SINGLE DUAL DUAL Second First or only CPU complex CPU complex =Jumper installed 88100 88200 First or only CPU complex 88200 Second AV530/4600/4620 CPU complex CPU designator jumpers =Jumper installed Second First or only CPU complex CPU complex 88200...
  • Page 155 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards First CPU complex board System board Second CPU complex board Interboard connectors Figure 9-8 Joining the Interboard Connectors 014–002091...
  • Page 156 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards First CPU complex board System board Second CPU complex board Figure 9-9 Securing CPU Complex Boards to the System Board Adding or Replacing an I/O Expansion Board 014–002091...
  • Page 157 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards Computer unit (top and right side covers removed) SCSI B port Second Ethernet LAN port Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í...
  • Page 158 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards Computer unit (top and right side cover removed) Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í SCSI B bus cable System board Figure 9-11 I/O Expansion Board SCSI Ribbon Cable 9-10...
  • Page 159 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards Computer unit (back) Remove two screws. Figure 9-12 Releasing the I/O Expansion Board from the Computer Bulkhead System board bracket Expansion board bracket LAN connector Interboard connectors Figure 9-13 Separating the Interboard Connectors 9-11 014–002091...
  • Page 160 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards Installing an I/O Expansion Board 9-12 014–002091...
  • Page 161 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards Remove two screws. SCSI B filler plate 2nd Ethernet filler plate Remove two screws. Computer unit (back) Figure 9-14 Removing SCSI B and Second Ethernet Connector Filler Plates System board bracket Expansion board bracket LAN connector Interboard connectors Figure 9-15 Joining the Interboard Connectors...
  • Page 162 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards Install two screws. Computer unit (back) Figure 9-16 Securing the I/O Expansion Board to the Computer Unit Bulkhead 9-14 014–002091...
  • Page 163 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards Computer Unit Rear Panel Install two screws. Second SCSI connector Figure 9-17 Installing the SCSI B Connector Remove four screws to release cable clamp; replace screws when cable positioned. Í Í Í Í Í Í Í...
  • Page 164 Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Computer unit (right side cover removed) Figure 9-19 Location of the Graphics and Z–Buffer Boards on the AViiON 530 Series System Board 9-16 014–002091...
  • Page 165 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards Removing the Graphics or Z–Buffer Board Remove hex nuts and washers Computer unit (back) Figure 9-20 Releasing the Graphics Monitor Connectors from the Computer Bulkhead 9-17 014–002091...
  • Page 166 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards System board Graphics board Z–buffer board Figure 9-21 Removing the Board–Retaining Screws System board Graphics option board Z–buffer board Interboard connectors Figure 9-22 Separating the Interboard Connectors 9-18 014–002091...
  • Page 167 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards Installing the Graphics or Z–Buffer Board Remove filler plugs Computer unit (back) Figure 9-23 Removing the Graphics Monitor Connector Filler Plugs 9-19 014–002091...
  • Page 168 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards System board Graphics option board Z–buffer board Interboard connectors Figure 9-24 Joining the Interboard Connectors 9-20 014–002091...
  • Page 169 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards System board Graphics board Z–buffer board Figure 9-25 Replacing the Board–Retaining Screws Install washers and hex nuts Computer unit (back) Figure 9-26 Securing Graphics Monitor Connectors to the Computer Bulkhead 9-21 014–002091...
  • Page 170 CPU, I/O Expansion, and Graphics Boards 9-22 014–002091...

  • Page 171: Chapter 10 - Replacing The System Board

    Chapter 10 Replacing the System Board System board I/O expansion board Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í CPU complex board(s) Memory modules Graphics board Figure 10-1 AViiON 530 and 4600 Series System Board and Mounted Components Removing the System Board 10-1 014–002091...
  • Page 172 Replacing the System Board Computer unit (back) Remove seven screws. Remove seven screws. Remove filler plate Figure 10-2 Releasing the System Board Bracket from the Back of the Computer Unit 10-2 014–002091...
  • Page 173 Replacing the System Board SCSI bus and Computer unit (right side cover removed) COM Port Cables Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Speaker cable Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í...
  • Page 174 Replacing the System Board Computer unit (right side cover removed) System board Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Push ejector lever. Í Í Í Í Figure 10-5 Releasing the System Board from the VME Backplane VMEbus backplane connectors System board bracket Í...

  • Page 175: Installing The System Board

    Replacing the System Board System board PROM component Figure 10-7 Removing the PROM Component Installing the System Board 10-5 014–002091...
  • Page 176 Replacing the System Board PROM component pin positions Straight pins Angled pin Spread pins Straightening PROM component pins É É É É É É É É É É É É Figure 10-8 Straightening the Pins on the PROM Component System board Install PROM component Alignment Lower rightmost...
  • Page 177 Replacing the System Board CPU Configuration jumpers System board Single CPU, Two CMMUs CPU complex connector Dual CPUs, Four CMMUs Indicates jumper installed Indicates jumper removed CPU Configuration jumpers System board Single CPU, Two CMMUs Dual CPUs, Dual CPUs, CPU complex connector Four Twelve CMMUs...
  • Page 178 Replacing the System Board CPU configuration: see Figure 10-10 Speaker connector DCD enable: Ports A, B, and Indicates jumper installed PROM component Indicates jumper removed (from original system board) VME address switches: all ON Figure 10-11 AViiON 530 and 4600 Series System Board 10-8 014–002091...
  • Page 179 Replacing the System Board VMEbus backplane connectors System board Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Figure 10-12 Inserting the System Board into the Computer Unit System board Install eight screws.
  • Page 180 Replacing the System Board Computer unit (back) Secure system board bracket (5 screws) Install filler plate (2 screws) Figure 10-14 Securing the System Board Bracket to the Back of the Computer Unit 10-10 014–002091...
  • Page 181 Replacing the System Board SCSI bus and Computer unit (right side cover removed) COM Port Cables Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Speaker cable Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í...
  • Page 182 Replacing the System Board 10-12 014–002091...

  • Page 183: Chapter 11 - Replacing The Fan Assembly

    Chapter 11 Replacing the Fan Assembly Removing the Fan Assembly Computer unit (left side cover removed) Fan assembly power cable Pull connector gently Release clip Power supply Push connector through hole Figure 11-1 Unplugging the Fan Assembly Power Cable from the Power Supply 11-1 014–002091...
  • Page 184 Replacing the Fan Assembly Computer unit (back) Rear panel Fan assembly Support here Figure 11-2 Releasing the Fan Assembly from the Back of the Computer Unit Computer unit Computer unit (left side cover removed) Fan assembly Fan assembly Figure 11-3 Removing the Fan Assembly from the Computer Unit 11-2 014–002091...

  • Page 185: Installing The Fan Assembly

    Replacing the Fan Asembly Installing the Fan Assembly Computer unit (left side cover removed) Fan assembly power cable Fan assembly Figure 11-4 Positioning the Fan Assembly Under the Computer Unit 11-3 014–002091...
  • Page 186 Replacing the Fan Assembly Computer unit Computer unit (left side cover removed) Fan assembly Fan assembly Figure 11-5 Installing the Fan Assembly in the Computer Unit Computer unit (back) Rear panel Securing bracket Fan assembly Figure 11-6 Securing the Fan Assembly to the Back of the Computer Unit 11-4 014–002091...
  • Page 187 Replacing the Fan Asembly Computer unit (left side cover removed) Fan assembly power cable Power supply Figure 11-7 Plugging the Fan Assembly Power Cable into the Power Supply 11-5 014–002091...
  • Page 188 Replacing the Fan Assembly 11-6 014–002091...

  • Page 189: Chapter 12 - Replacing The Power Supply And Fuses

    Chapter 12 Replacing the Power Supply and Fuses Removing the Power Supply Computer unit (top and left side covers removed) AC power cable Fan assembly power cable Power supply Pull connector gently Release clip Figure 12-1 Unplugging the AC Power and Fan Assembly Power Cables 12-1 014–002091...
  • Page 190 Replacing the Power Supply and Fuses Tape/disk power cable Push clips in to release connector Power supply Logic power cable Computer unit (top and left side covers removed) Push clip in to release connector Figure 12-2 Unplugging the Tape/Disk Power and Logic Power Cables 12-2 014–002091...
  • Page 191 Replacing the Power Supply and Fuses Computer unit (top and left side covers removed) Power supply latch Pull out to unlatch. Power supply Unlatched Figure 12-3 Releasing the Power Supply from the Computer Unit Computer unit (top and left side covers removed) Power supply Figure 12-4 Removing the Power Supply 12-3...

  • Page 192: Installing The Power Supply

    Replacing the Power Supply and Fuses Installing the Power Supply Power supply Voltage selection switch 100/120 V ac 220/240 V ac operation operation Figure 12-5 Setting the Voltage Selection Switch 12-4 014–002091...
  • Page 193 Replacing the Power Supply and Fuses Computer unit (top and left side covers removed) Power supply Figure 12-6 Inserting the Power Supply into the Computer Unit Computer unit (top and left side covers removed) Power supply latch Push in to latch. Power supply Latched Figure 12-7 Securing the Power Supply to the Computer Unit...
  • Page 194 Replacing the Power Supply and Fuses Tape/disk power cable Computer unit (top and left side covers removed) Logic power cable Power supply Figure 12-8 Connecting the Tape/Disk Power and Logic Power Cables Computer unit (top and left side covers removed) Fan assembly power cable Power supply AC power cable...
  • Page 195 Replacing the Power Supply and Fuses Replacing the Tape/Disk Fuse Computer unit (left side cover removed) Tape/disk fuse Holder Fuse Power supply Figure 12-10 Replacing the Tape/Disk Fuse 12-7 014–002091...
  • Page 196 Replacing the Power Supply and Fuses 12-8 014–002091...

  • Page 197: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical and Environmental Specifications Computer Unit Dimensions and Capacity Temperature Heat dissipation Relative humidity 014–002091...
  • Page 198 Technical Specifications Altitude Noise 014–002091...
  • Page 199 Technical Specifications System Board and System Bus Options System Board CPU Complex Board Main Memory Expansion Input/Output Board (Optional) 014–002091...
  • Page 200 Technical Specifications Graphics Controller Boards (AViiON 530 Systems) Z–Buffer Controller (AViiON 530 Systems) VMEbus Backplane and Options VMEbus VMEbus Option Boards 014–002091...
  • Page 201 Technical Specifications 014–002091...

  • Page 202: Mass Storage Options

    Technical Specifications Mass Storage Options SCSI Bus External Subsystems Devices 014–002091...
  • Page 203 Technical Specifications Power Subsystem Specifications Ac input line Dc power output Current Requirements 014–002091...
  • Page 204 Technical Specifications Table A–1 Internal Component Current Requirements for AViiON 530 and 4600 Current (Amperes) Component Name Model No. +5 V dc +12 V dc –12 V dc 530 Series Options Internal Mass–Storage Drives VMEbus Option Boards 014–002091...
  • Page 205 Technical Specifications Workstation Peripherals Specifications (AViiON 530 Series) Display Monitor Dimensions Weight Scanning Frequency Display resolution Video Bandwidth Linearity Screen refresh rate 014–002091...
  • Page 206 Technical Specifications Misconvergence (Color) Input Signal Signal Timing Power Input Power Consumption Connectors Keyboard Type Available versions A-10 014–002091...
  • Page 207 Technical Specifications Mouse Switches Protocol Power Size Mechanical life A-11 014–002091...
  • Page 208 Technical Specifications Integrated I/O Connectors and Signals Asynchronous Serial Port Connectors Signal (Male) Figure A-1 Asynchronous Serial Port (RS232A–C) Connector Signals A-12 014–002091...
  • Page 209 Technical Specifications Asynchronous Adapter Cable Modem Cable Terminal Cable Signal Pins Signal Pins Signal Pins Female DB9 Female DB25 System Modem System Terminal Connector Connector Figure A-2 Asynchronous Cable Signal Routing Synchronous Serial Port Connectors Signal Figure A-3 Synchronous Serial Port Connector Signals A-13 014–002091...

  • Page 210: Parallel Port Connector

    Technical Specifications Parallel Port Connector Signal Figure A-4 Printer Connector (25–Pin) Parallel Printer Cable Signal Pins DB25 CHAMP-36 DB25 CHAMP-36 Connector Connector Connector Connector Figure A-5 Printer Cable Signal Routing A-14 014–002091...
  • Page 211 Technical Specifications SCSI Bus Connector Signal Signal Figure A-6 SCSI Connector (50–Pin) A-15 014–002091...
  • Page 212 Technical Specifications LAN Connector Signal Circuit Name Figure A-7 LAN Connector (15–Pin) A-16 014–002091...
  • Page 213 Technical Specifications Keyboard Connector (AViiON 530 series ) (a) Keyboard cable (b) Connector on left side of computer unit Signal Figure A-8 Keyboard Connector and Cable Pin Numbering A-17 014–002091...
  • Page 214 Technical Specifications Mouse Connector (AViiON 530 series ) Signal (b) Connector on right side of computer unit (a) Mouse DIN connector Figure A-9 Mouse DIN Connector and Cable Pin Numbering A-18 014–002091...
  • Page 215 Appendix B Using the System Control Monitor Getting to the SCM SCM> Jp#n/SCM> 014–002091...
  • Page 216 Using the System Control Monitor Ctrl–C Ctrl–C Passed # cd / # shutdown shutdown # halt –q SCM> ] [ ] [ ] [ 014–002091...
  • Page 217 Using the System Control Monitor Using SCM Commands 014–002091...
  • Page 218 Using the System Control Monitor Table B–1 SCM Line Editing Features and Keyboard Control Sequences Keyboard Entry Function Ctrl–A Ctrl–C Ctrl–I Ctrl–I Ctrl–Q Ctrl–S Ctrl–U Ctrl–V 014–002091...
  • Page 219 Using the System Control Monitor Summary of Commands HELP Table B–2 Summary of SCM Commands and Command Functions Command Description Function ATTACH BOOT CONTINUE FORMAT HELP PROMPT RESET START ZLOADER 014–002091...
  • Page 220 Using the System Control Monitor ATTACH Specifies the active job processor. TTACH Description Arguments Related Commands Related Messages Examples Jp#0/SCM> A 1 Jp#1 attached Jp#1/SCM> A Jp#1 attached 014–002091...
  • Page 221 Using the System Control Monitor BOOT Starts the system from a specified device. Description Related Commands Related Messages Booting from ... Unable to load boot file ... Arguments 014–002091...
  • Page 222 Using the System Control Monitor BOOT (cont) First–Stage Argument Table B–3 Mnemonics and Parameters for Bootable Devices Mnemonic Device Type Parameters 014–002091...
  • Page 223 Using the System Control Monitor BOOT (cont) Specifying the Controller: First Parameter Table B–4 Controller ( cntrl ) Parameter Values Enter one of these values: To specify this controller: Mnemonic I/O Address 014–002091...
  • Page 224 Using the System Control Monitor BOOT (cont) Specifying a Device Unit: Second Parameter Table B–5 Default SCSI Device ID and LUN Numbers Drive SCSI ID Specifying a Logical Unit: Third Parameter Second–Stage Argument B-10 014–002091...
  • Page 225 Using the System Control Monitor BOOT (cont) Booting from Disk Booting from Tape Booting over a LAN B-11 014–002091...
  • Page 226 Using the System Control Monitor BOOT (cont) Specifying Nonstandard Boot Devices B-12 014–002091...
  • Page 227 Using the System Control Monitor BOOT (cont) Examples SCM> b SCM> b st(ncsc(),4) st(ncsc(),4,0)0 Jp#0/SCM> b st(ncsc(),5)2 SCM> b sd(ncsc()root:/dgux –3 B-13 014–002091...
  • Page 228 Using the System Control Monitor BOOT (cont) SCM> b sd)ncsc)=,0=rootAE–dgux.file +1 SCM> b sd)ncsc)=,0=rootO–dgux.file +1 SCM> b sd(ncsc(),0)usr:/stand/diags SCM> b sd(ncsc(),1)root:/bootfile SCM> b dgen() SCM> b hken()128.111.5.6: B-14 014–002091...
  • Page 229 Using the System Control Monitor CONTINUE Restarts a halted processor. ONTINUE Description Arguments Related Commands Related Messages Examples SCM> C B-15 014–002091...
  • Page 230 Using the System Control Monitor FORMAT Displays configuration menus. ORMAT Description Arguments Related Commands Related Messages Examples SCM> F View or Change System Configuration Change default system boot path Change console parameters Change modem port parameters Change mouse parameters View system configuration Change VME A24 configuration Return to previous screen Enter Choice(s) –>...
  • Page 231 Using the System Control Monitor HELP Displays available SCM commands. Description Arguments Related Messages Examples SCM> H SCM Commands – Rev xx.xx –Display processor status [jp#] –Attach current job processor [dev([cntrl],[unit],[part])] –Boot a device –Continue –Display all registers address –Examine/modify memory register –Examine/modify (R#,CR#,FCR#) –View/Change System Configuration...
  • Page 232 Using the System Control Monitor PROMPT Changes SCM prompt text prefix. ROMPT Description Arguments Related Messages Examples SCM> P SCM> SCM> P Station1 Station1> B-18 014–002091...
  • Page 233 Using the System Control Monitor RESET Restores system to powerup state. ESET Description Arguments Related Commands Related Messages System Reset Examples SCM> R DCSH DMMU ICSH IMMU A00003F2 FFC039DE N B-19 014–002091...
  • Page 234 Using the System Control Monitor START Begins job processor at specified address. TART Description Arguments Related Commands Related Messages Examples SCM> S 398F0 B-20 014–002091...
  • Page 235 Using the System Control Monitor ZLOADER Starts the s–record load utility. LOADER Description Arguments Related Commands Related Messages DLL Started DLL Done Example SCM> Z B-21 014–002091...
  • Page 236 Using the System Control Monitor B-22 014–002091...
  • Page 237 Appendix C Solving Powerup Problems and Exiting the DG/UX Installer Passed Table C-1 Reading Path for Powerup Testing Hangs If you have this computer Read this section 014–002091...
  • Page 238 Solving Power–Up Problems Solving Powerup Problems 014–002091...
  • Page 239 Solving Power–Up Problems Table C-2 Quick Reference for Powerup Problems (Graphics Console) For This Condition Try This Blank or Distorted Display System Displays Text but Fails Powerup 014–002091...
  • Page 240 Solving Power–Up Problems Table C-3 Quick Reference for Powerup Problems (Nongraphics Console) For This Condition Try This Blank or Distorted Display System Displays Text in Uppercase Only or Inserts Extra New Line Characters System Displays Text but Fails Powerup 014–002091...
  • Page 241 Solving Power–Up Problems Blank Monitor Screen at Powerup (AViiON 530 Series) Blank Terminal Screen at Powerup (AViiON 4600 Series) 014–002091...
  • Page 242 Solving Power–Up Problems Unclear Monitor Display (AViiON 530 Series) 014–002091...
  • Page 243 Solving Power–Up Problems Color monitor (front/side view) Power Brightness Contrast Degauss NOTE: Press the Degauss switch in to activate. Rotate the Brightness and Contrast controls left and right for clearer screen display. Figure C-1 Monitor Brightness and Degauss Switch Unclear Terminal Display (AViiON 4600 Series) 014–002091...
  • Page 244 Solving Power–Up Problems Testing With an Asynchronous Terminal 014–002091...

  • Page 245: Error Codes And Messages

    Solving Power–Up Problems Error Codes and Messages Screen Display Testing ... 012345 *** – Error code – nnnnnnnn – *** *** – Halted on Error – *** nnnnnnnn 014–002091...
  • Page 246 Solving Power–Up Problems Exiting the Installer System Do you want to configure any nonstandard devices? [no] Set up packages? [yes] Build kernel? [yes] Reboot now? [yes] scm> Figure C-2 Exiting the DG/UX Installation Sequence C-10 014–002091...
  • Page 247 Solving Power–Up Problems SCM> SCM> Do you want to configure any nonstandard devices? [no] C-11 014–002091...
  • Page 248 Solving Power–Up Problems C-12 014–002091...
  • Page 249 Index Index-1 014–002091...
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  • Page 257 Index-9 014–002091...
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  • Page 259 Index-11 014–002091...
  • Page 260 Index-12 014–002091...
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  • Page 264: Terms And Conditions

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