Page 1 Customer Technical Information Order Number: EK-A0636-TM.001 July 1993 This manual describes how to use the system ﬁrmware and how to test, troubleshoot, and upgrade the DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP systems. This is a new manual. Revision Information:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ........... . . 1 Using the System Firmware Introduction .
Page 4 Getting Help on the Windows NT Firmware ....1–12 Summary ........1–12 Windows NT Firmware Help .
Page 5 Updating the Firmware ....... . 2–11 Summary ........2–11 Important Safety Rules .
Page 6 Default Windows NT Firmware Environment Variables ..2–28 Summary ........2–28 Important Information .
Page 7 Summary ........3–10 Displaying the System Boot Selections .
Page 8 Generic ISA Conﬁguration Procedure ....4–14 Moving an EISA Option Board to Another Slot ....4–17 Summary .
Page 9 5–13 Setting the Default Keyboard Language (DECpc AXP 150 Systems Only) ........
Page 10 6–7 Keyboard and Mouse Problems (DECpc AXP 150 Systems Only) ..........
Page 11 7 Running Diagnostics Introduction ........7–1 Important Information .
Page 12 8 Contacting Your Digital Service Representative Introduction ........8–1 In This Chapter .
Page 13 10 Installing, Moving, or Removing Option Boards Introduction ........10–1 In This Chapter .
Page 14 Determining the Available SCSI IDs ....11–4 SHOW DEVICE Display ......11–5 Removing the Front Peripheral Bay Bezel .
Page 15 Summary ........11–24 3.5-Inch Disk Drive Removal .
Page 16 SHOW MEMORY Command Example ....12–11 TEST MEM Command Example ..... . 12–11 A Setting Storage Device Jumpers and Switches Introduction .
Page 17 B Antistatic Precautions Introduction ........B–1 In This Appendix .
Page 18 E Hardware Speciﬁcations Introduction ........E–1 In This Appendix .
Page 19 3–5 System Boot Selections Display ..... . . 3–11 Changing the Default Boot Selection ....3–6 3–13 3–7...
Page 20 11–2 System Drive Bays ....... . . 11–9 Removing a SCSI Drive from a Front Drive Bay ..11–3 11–11 11–4...
Page 21 2–1 Windows NT Firmware Key Functions ....2–3 Accessing the Boot Menu ......2–2 2–4 2–3...
Page 22 4–8 Moving an ISA Option Board ......4–18 Removing an Option Board ......4–9 4–19 4–10...
Page 23 10–3 Removing an Option Board ......10–6 Installing an Option Board ......10–4 10–8 10–5...
Page 25 Preface Purpose of This This manual describes how to upgrade and test the DECpc™ Manual AXP™ 150 and DEC™ 2000 Model 300 AXP systems. It contains information on using the system ﬁrmware, troubleshooting, running diagnostics and working with option boards, internal SCSI devices, memory, and the nonvolatile random-access memory (NVR) battery.
Page 26 Appendix D lists the system unit connector pin speciﬁcations. • Appendix E lists the system hardware speciﬁcations. Additional See the DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP User Information Information manual for the list of associated and related documents.
Page 27 The following conventions are used in this manual: Conventions Convention Description Ctrl/x Ctrl/x indicates that you hold down the Ctrl key while you press another key (indicated here by Text displayed on the screen and menu item MONOSPACE names are shown in monospace type. boldface type Boldface type in examples indicates user input.
Page 29: Introduction
ﬁrmware consists of two components: the OpenVMS and OSF/1 console and the Windows NT ﬁrmware. These two components are supplied both on the DECpc AXP 150 system and on the DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP system. These systems use both components to complete different tasks. This chapter describes the system ﬁrmware, describes how to switch...
Page 30: Auto_Action And Os_Type Environment Variables
OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Description OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Description This section describes the OpenVMS and OSF/1 console. Summary Environment The following subsections refer to two of the system environment Variables variables to describe particular system start-up conditions. Affecting the Table 1–1 lists these environment variables and brieﬂy describes Console them.
Page 31 OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Description • Set and display environment variables that are speciﬁc to OpenVMS and OSF/1 • Set and display environment variables that are common to OpenVMS, OSF/1, and Windows NT • Test the system unit devices Entering the The system enters and remains in the OpenVMS and OSF/1 OpenVMS and console under the following conditions:...
Page 32: Autoload, Countdown, And Os_Type Environment Variables
Windows NT Firmware Description Windows NT Firmware Description This section describes the Windows NT ﬁrmware. Summary Environment The following subsections refer to two of the system environment Variables variables to describe particular system start-up conditions. Affecting the Table 1–2 lists these environment variables and brieﬂy describes Firmware them.
Page 33 Windows NT Firmware Description Windows NT The Windows NT ﬁrmware is menu based. You can use it to Firmware Uses boot Windows NT, install ﬁrmware updates, run the EISA Conﬁguration Utility (ECU), and set environment variables that are speciﬁc only to Windows NT. You can use the ﬁrmware to perform the following tasks: •...
Page 34: Switching From The Openvms And Osf/1 Console
Switching from the OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console to the Windows NT Firmware Switching from the OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console to the Windows NT Firmware This section describes how to switch from the OpenVMS and Summary OSF/1 console to the Windows NT ﬁrmware. Table 1–3 lists the steps that you must follow to switch from the Switch Procedure...
Page 35: Switch Example
Example 1–2 shows the Windows NT ﬁrmware Boot menu. Switch Result Example 1–2 Windows NT Firmware Boot Menu ARC Multiboot DEC Version n.nn Copyright (c) 1991, 1992 Microsoft Corporation Copyright (c) 1993 Digital Equipment Corporation Boot menu: Boot Windows NT Boot an alternate operating system Run a program Supplementary menu...
Page 36: Switching From The Windows Nt Firmware
Switching from the Windows NT Firmware to the OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Switching from the Windows NT Firmware to the OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console This section describes how to switch from the Windows NT Summary ﬁrmware to the OpenVMS and OSF/1 console. Table 1–4 lists the steps that you must follow to switch from the Switch Procedure...
Page 37: Reboot Selection Menu
Switching from the Windows NT Firmware to the OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Table 1–4 (Cont.) Switching from the Windows NT Firmware Step Action Result Wait approximately 15 seconds. Waiting allows electrostatic charges in the power supply and on the system module to dissipate.
Page 38: Getting Help On The Openvms And Osf/1 Console
Getting Help on the OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Getting Help on the OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console This section describes how to get help on the OpenVMS and Summary OSF/1 console. OpenVMS and The OpenVMS and OSF/1 console provides the following help commands: OSF/1 Console Help...
Page 39: Help Advanced Command
Getting Help on the OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console HELP Example 1–5 shows how to use the HELP ADVANCED command ADVANCED and the resulting display. Command Example 1–5 HELP ADVANCED Command Display >>> HELP ADVANCED BOOT [-FL <bflg> ] [-FI <filnam>] <devlist> CONTINUE DEPOSIT [{ -B | -W | -L | -Q | -A }] [{ -PM | -VM }] [-U] [-N:<n>] [{ <addr>...
Page 40: Getting Help On The Windows Nt Firmware
Getting Help on the Windows NT Firmware Getting Help on the Windows NT Firmware This section describes how to get help on the Windows NT Summary ﬁrmware. Windows NT The Windows NT ﬁrmware has a menu-based interface. It does Firmware Help not provide help on all the menu items contained in its menus.
Page 41: Setup Menu Example
Example 1–7 Selecting the Help Menu Item ARC Multiboot DEC Version n.nn Thursday, 6-10-1993 9:49:50 PM Copyright (c) 1991, 1992 Microsoft Corporation Copyright (c) 1993 Digital Equipment Corporation Setup menu: Reset system to factory defaults Help Switch to OpenVMS or OSF console Supplementary menu, and do not save changes...
Page 43: Introduction
Using the Windows NT Firmware Introduction This chapter describes how to use the Windows NT ﬁrmware. This chapter contains the following sections: In This Chapter • Windows NT Firmware Introduction • Accessing the Boot Menu • Booting the Default Windows NT Boot Selection •...
Page 44: Windows Nt Firmware Introduction
Windows NT Firmware Introduction Windows NT Firmware Introduction The Windows NT ﬁrmware is menu based. It has three primary Summary menus: the Boot menu, the Supplementary menu, and the Setup menu. Boot Menu The Boot menu contains menu items that allow you to perform Functions the following tasks: •...
Page 45: Windows Nt Firmware Key Functions
Return to the Supplementary menu, with or without saving Setup menu changes Key Functions Table 2–1 lists the functions of the keyboard (DECpc AXP 150 systems only) and equivalent terminal keys that you use with the Windows NT ﬁrmware. Table 2–1 Windows NT Firmware Key Functions...
Page 46: Accessing The Boot Menu
Example 2–1 shows a sample Boot menu. Example Example 2–1 Boot Menu Example ARC Multiboot DEC Version n.nn Copyright (c) 1991, 1992 Microsoft Corporation Copyright (c) 1993 Digital Equipment Corporation Boot menu: Boot Windows NT Boot an alternate operating system Run a program Supplementary menu...
Page 47: Booting The Default Windows Nt Boot Selection
Booting the Default Windows NT Boot Selection This section describes how to boot the default boot selection Summary on DECpc AXP 150 systems. When the system is shipped, the default boot selection is set to Windows NT. Booting the Table 2–3 lists the steps that you must follow to boot the default Default Boot boot selection on DECpc AXP 150 systems.
Page 48: Booting An Alternative Windows Nt Boot Selection
DECpc AXP 150 systems. Booting an Table 2–4 lists the steps that you must follow to boot an Alternative alternative boot selection on DECpc AXP 150 systems. Boot Selection Table 2–4 Booting an Alternative Boot Selection Step...
Page 49: Example 1
Booting an Alternative Windows NT Boot Selection Example 1 Example 2–3 shows the Windows NT ﬁrmware Boot menu. Example 2–3 Booting an Alternative Boot Selection Boot menu: Boot the default operating system Boot an alternate operating system Run a program Supplementary menu...
Page 50: Running A Program
Running a Program Running a Program This section describes how to run a program using the Summary Run a menu item. program Valid Programs Digital supplies specially compiled and linked programs that you can run from the Windows NT ﬁrmware to perform various tasks.
Page 51: Path And Program Names
Running a Program See the section entitled Listing Windows NT Firmware Device Names for information on Displaying the Available hardware devices display. To specify partition 1 on this device, you must specify the following device name: scsi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1) Note You can use an existing CD: environment variable to run programs from a CD-ROM drive, or the CD-ROM drive with the lowest SCSI ID if you have more than one installed.
Page 52: Accessing The Supplementary Menu
Supplementary Menu Example Example 2–5 Accessing the Supplementary Menu ARC Multiboot DEC Version n.nn Copyright (c) 1991, 1992 Microsoft Corporation Copyright (c) 1993 Digital Equipment Corporation Supplementary menu: Install new firmware Install Windows NT from CD-ROM Set up the system...
Page 53: Updating The Firmware
Updating the Firmware Updating the Firmware This section describes how to update the system ﬁrmware from Summary diskette, compact disc, or another location. Important Follow these rules when you are upgrading the ﬁrmware: Safety Rules • If the new ﬁrmware is on compact disc, copy the JNUPDATE.EXE ﬁle from the compact disc to a diskette.
Page 54 Updating the Firmware Table 2–7 (Cont.) Updating the Firmware Step Action Result Press Y on the keyboard to continue, If you press Y, the system displays the or any other key to abort the update. update ﬁle location menu. If you press any other key, the system returns to the Supplementary menu.
Page 55: Firmware Update Example
Verifying the update file... The update file is good! The name of this firmware update is...: DECpc AXP 150 firmware update, complete 1Meg FLASH update. Press the "Y" key to continue with the update. Hit any other key to abort.
Page 56: Accessing The Setup Menu
Accessing the Setup Menu Accessing the Setup Menu This section describes how to access the Setup menu. Summary Accessing the Table 2–8 lists the steps that you must follow to access the Setup Setup Menu menu. Table 2–8 Accessing the Setup Menu Step Action Result...
Page 57: Setup Menu Example
Accessing the Setup Menu Example 2–7 shows the Setup menu. Setup Menu Example Example 2–7 Setup Menu Setup menu: Set system time Set default environment variables ->Set default configuration Manage boot selections... Setup autoboot Run EISA configuration utility from floppy Edit environment variables Reset system to factory defaults Help...
Page 58: Listing The Windows Nt Firmware Device Names
Listing Windows NT Firmware Device Names Listing Windows NT Firmware Device Names This section describes how to display the Available hardware Summary devices display. The Available hardware devices display lists the Windows NT ﬁrmware device names of the hardware devices installed in the system.
Page 59: Available Hardware Devices Display
Listing Windows NT Firmware Device Names Table 2–10 (Cont.) Windows NT Firmware Device Names Name Description eisa(0)video(0)monitor(0) The eisa( ) devices are provided by devices on the EISA eisa(0)disk(0)fdisk(0) bus. These devices include the monitor and the diskette drive. scsi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0) The scsi( ) devices are SCSI disk or CD-ROM devices.
Page 60: Setting The System Date And Time
Setting the System Date and Time from the Windows NT Firmware Setting the System Date and Time from the Windows NT Firmware This section describes how to set the system date and time from Summary the Windows NT ﬁrmware. Table 2–11 lists the steps that you must follow to set the system Setting the Date and Time date and time.
Page 61: Set System Time Example
Setting the System Date and Time from the Windows NT Firmware Example 2–9 shows an example of setting the system time to Set System Time Example 11:59 PM, December 31, 1999. Example 2–9 Set System Time Example Sunday, 3-15-1998 12:13:33 AM Enter the new date (mm-dd-yy) : 12-31-99 Enter time (hh:mm:ss) : 11:59:00 Using the Windows NT Firmware 2–19...
Page 62: Setting The Default System Partition
Setting the Default System Partition Setting the Default System Partition This section describes how to set the default system partition. Summary System The system partition is the partition that contains the operating Partition system loader (OSLOADER.EXE for Windows NT). Deﬁnition Table 2–12 lists the steps that you must follow to set the default Setting the system partition.
Page 63: Effects Of Setting The Default System Partition
Setting the Default System Partition Example 2–10 shows an example of setting up the default system Default System Partition partition as partition 1 on a SCSI disk drive with SCSI ID 1. Example Example 2–10 Setting the Default System Partition Enter location of default system partition: Select media: Scsi Hard Disk...
Page 64: Configuring The System Diskette Drives
Conﬁguring the System Diskette Drives Conﬁguring the System Diskette Drives This section describes how to conﬁgure the system diskette Summary drives. Conﬁguring Table 2–14 lists the steps that you must follow to conﬁgure the system diskette drives. the System Diskette Drives Table 2–14 Conﬁguring the System Diskette Drives Step Action...
Page 65: Effects Of Configuring The System Diskette Drives
Conﬁguring the System Diskette Drives Diskette Drive Example 2–11 shows an example of conﬁguring a system with Conﬁguration two diskette drives. Example Example 2–11 Conﬁguring the System Diskette Drives Select floppy drive capacity: 5.25" 1.2MB 3.5" 1.44MB 3.5" 2.88MB Is there a second floppy: Select floppy drive capacity: 5.25"...
Page 66: Setting The System To Boot Automatically
Setting the System to Boot Automatically Setting the System to Boot Automatically This section describes how to set the system to boot Summary automatically, when you turn it on, or when you switch from the OpenVMS and OSF console to the Windows NT ﬁrmware. Table 2–16 lists the steps that you must follow to set the system Setting the to boot automatically.
Page 67: Effects Of Setting The System To Boot Automatically
Setting the System to Boot Automatically Example 2–12 shows an example of setting the system to Setup Autoboot Example autoboot and setting the countdown value to 10 (default). Example 2–12 Setting the System to Boot Automatically Should the system autoboot: Enter Countdown value (in seconds): 10 Effects of This Table 2–17 describes how this procedure affects other system...
Page 68: Editing The System Environment Variables
Editing the System Environment Variables Editing the System Environment Variables This section describes how to edit the system environment Summary variables. Important Caution Information Editing the values of the default Windows NT ﬁrmware environment variables can cause serious damage to the system.
Page 69: Editing Environment Variables
Editing the System Environment Variables Table 2–18 (Cont.) Editing the System Environment Variables Step Action Result If you want to update the environment The system includes the modiﬁed variable value, edit or enter the environment or new environment variable at variable value and press Enter.
Page 70: Windows Nt Firmware Environment Variables
Default Windows NT Firmware Environment Variables Default Windows NT Firmware Environment Variables This section describes the default Windows NT ﬁrmware Summary environment variables. Important Caution Information Do not edit or delete the default ﬁrmware Windows NT environment variables. This can cause serious damage to the system.
Page 71 Default Windows NT Firmware Environment Variables Table 2–19 (Cont.) Windows NT Firmware Environment Variables Variable Description FLOPPY2 The capacity of an optional second diskette drive, either N (not installed), 1, 2, or 3. AUTOLOAD The default startup action, either YES (boot) or NO or undeﬁned (remain in Windows NT ﬁrmware).
Page 72: Default Environment Variables
Resetting the System to Factory Defaults Resetting the System to Factory Defaults This section describes how to reset the system to the factory Summary default settings. Resetting Table 2–20 lists the steps that you must follow to reset the to Factory system to the factory default settings.
Page 73: Saving The System Set-Up Or Quitting The Setup Menu
Saving the System Set-Up or Quitting the Setup Menu Saving the System Set-Up or Quitting the Setup Menu This section describes how to exit from the Setup menu with or Summary without saving the changes you make to the system set-up. Saving the Table 2–21 lists the steps that you must follow to save the system set-up after you make changes to it.
Page 74: Other Setup Menu Functions
Other Setup Menu Functions Other Setup Menu Functions This section describes where to get information on the following Summary Setup menu functions: • Managing boot selections • Running the EISA conﬁguration utility (ECU) Managing Boot See Chapter 3 for information on managing the Windows NT Selections boot selections.
Page 75: Introduction
Managing Windows NT Boot Selections Introduction This chapter describes how to manage the boot selections that the Windows NT operating system uses when booting. This chapter contains the following sections: In This Chapter • Accessing the Boot Selections Menu • Information on Boot Selection Variables •...
Page 76: Accessing The Boot Selections Menu
Accessing the Boot Selections Menu Accessing the Boot Selections Menu This section describes how to access the Boot selections menu. Summary Accessing the Table 3–1 lists the steps that you must follow to access the Boot Boot Selections selections menu. Menu Table 3–1 Accessing the Boot Selections Menu Step...
Page 77: Windows Nt Boot Selection Variables
Information on Boot Selection Variables Information on Boot Selection Variables This section describes the Windows NT Boot selection variables Summary that the system uses when booting. Boot Selection Table 3–2 lists and explains the boot selection variables. Variables Table 3–2 Windows NT Boot Selection Variables Variable Description LOADIDENTIFIER...
Page 78: Adding A Boot Selection
Adding a Boot Selection Adding a Boot Selection This section describes how to add a boot selection. Summary Adding a Boot Table 3–3 lists the steps that you must follow to add a boot Selection selection. Table 3–3 Adding a Boot Selection Step Action Result...
Page 79: Example
Adding a Boot Selection Example Example 3–2 shows an example of adding a boot selection. Example 3–2 Adding a Boot Selection Select a system partition for this boot selection: Scsi Hard Disk 0 Partition 1 New system partition Enter location of system partition for this boot selection: Select media: Scsi Hard Disk Floppy Disk...
Page 80: Checking The Boot Selections For Errors
Checking the Boot Selections for Errors Checking the Boot Selections for Errors This section describes how to check the system boot selections Summary for errors. Errors in Boot There are two main causes of errors in boot selections: Selections • The boot selection is deﬁned incorrectly This causes the system to search in the wrong locations for the operating system ﬁles.
Page 81 Checking the Boot Selections for Errors Table 3–4 (Cont.) Checking the Boot Selections for Errors Step Action Result If you want to change the boot The system displays the Boot selection selection variables causing the edit display, listing the boot selection error, choose the variables and their values.
Page 82: Changing A Boot Selection
Changing a Boot Selection Changing a Boot Selection This section describes how to change a boot selection by Summary modifying the values of the boot selection variables. Changing a Table 3–5 lists the steps that you must follow to change the value of a boot selection variable.
Page 83 Changing a Boot Selection Table 3–5 (Cont.) Changing a Boot Selection Step Action Result If you have ﬁnished modifying the boot The system displays the Setup selections, choose the menu menu. Setup menu... item and press Enter. Example Example 3–4 shows an example of changing a boot selection. Example 3–4 Changing a Boot Selection Use Arrow keys to select a variable, ESC to exit: Name: OSLOADFILENAME...
Page 84: Displaying The System Boot Selections
Displaying the System Boot Selections Displaying the System Boot Selections This section describes how to fully display the system boot Summary selections. Displaying the Table 3–6 lists the steps that you must follow to fully display the System Boot system boot selections. Selections Table 3–6 Displaying the System Boot Selections Step...
Page 85: Example
Displaying the System Boot Selections Example Example 3–5 shows an example of a boot selections display. Example 3–5 System Boot Selections Display LOADIDENTIFIER=Windows NT 2;Windows NT ;Windows NT 3 SYSTEMPARTITION=scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1); scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1); scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1) OSLOADER=scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1)\os\nt\osloader.exe; scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1)\os\nt\osloader.exe; scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1)\osloader.exe OSLOADPARTITION=scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1); scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(1); scsi()disk(0)rdisk()partition(2) OSLOADFILENAME=\winnt;\winnt;\winnt OSLOADOPTIONS=nodebug;nodebug;nodebug Press any key to continue...
Page 86: Changing The Default Boot Selection
Changing the Default Boot Selection Changing the Default Boot Selection This section describes how to change the default boot selection. Summary Default Boot The default boot selection is the ﬁrst boot selection on the system Selection boot selections list. It is the boot selection that the system Deﬁnition attempts to boot automatically if the AUTOLOAD environment variable is set to YES.
Page 87 Changing the Default Boot Selection Example Example 3–6 shows an example of changing the default boot selection. Example 3–6 Changing the Default Boot Selection Pick selection to move to the top, ESC to exit: Windows NT Windows NT 2 Windows NT 3 Managing Windows NT Boot Selections 3–13...
Page 88: Deleting A Boot Selection
Deleting a Boot Selection Deleting a Boot Selection This section describes how to delete a boot selection. Summary Deleting a Boot Table 3–8 lists the steps that you must follow to delete a boot Selection selection. Table 3–8 Deleting a Boot Selection Step Action Result...
Page 89: Introduction
Using the EISA Conﬁguration Utility Introduction This chapter describes how to use the EISA Conﬁguration Utility (ECU) to conﬁgure EISA or ISA option boards within the system. This chapter contains the following sections: In This Chapter • EISA Conﬁguration Utility Overview •...
Page 90: Eisa Configuration Utility Overview
EISA Conﬁguration Utility Overview EISA Conﬁguration Utility Overview This section provides a brief overview of the functions of the Summary ECU and provides information that you must read before using Function of the The system uses the ECU to assign system resources to each option board installed in the system.
Page 91: Getting Help
EISA Conﬁguration Utility Overview The ECU provides extensive help. If you have not used the Getting Help ECU before, Digital recommends that you choose the Step 1: menu item on the Important EISA configuration information main menu and read the information that the system displays. This information describes how to conﬁgure the system and explains the difference between EISA and ISA options.
Page 92: Running The Ecu
Running the ECU Running the ECU This section describes how to Run the ECU and access its main Summary menu. Running the Table 4–1 lists the steps that you must follow to run the ECU ECU from a and access the main menu. Diskette Table 4–1 Running the ECU Step...
Page 93: Running The Ecu
Running the ECU Running the Table 4–2 lists the steps that you must follow to run the ECU ECU from from a location other than the diskette drive and access the main Another menu. Location Table 4–2 Running the ECU Step Action Result...
Page 94: Quick Configuration
Quick Conﬁguration Quick Conﬁguration This section describes how to quickly conﬁgure the system using Summary the ECU. When to Use You must use this procedure only when you have not added an This Procedure ISA option, or when you have added an EISA option and do not want to make changes to the conﬁguration.
Page 95: Eisa Configuration Procedure
Conﬁguring an EISA Option Conﬁguring an EISA Option This section describes how to conﬁgure an EISA option within Summary the system. Conﬁguration Table 4–4 lists the steps that you must follow to conﬁgure an EISA option within the system. Procedure Table 4–4 EISA Conﬁguration Procedure Step Action...
Page 96 Conﬁguring an EISA Option Table 4–4 (Cont.) EISA Conﬁguration Procedure Step Action Result Locate the conﬁguration (.CFG) ﬁle There are two possible locations for the following the instructions that the conﬁguration ﬁle: ECU displays. • The conﬁguration ﬁle is on the diskette supplied with the option.
Page 97 Conﬁguring an EISA Option Table 4–4 (Cont.) EISA Conﬁguration Procedure Step Action Result Choose the The system displays menu items that Step 5: Save and exit menu item to save the conﬁguration. allow you to save or discard the changes. Choose the The system saves the conﬁguration Save the configuration...
Page 98: Configuring An Isa Option
Conﬁguring an ISA Option Conﬁguring an ISA Option This section describes how to conﬁgure an ISA option within the Summary system when you have a conﬁguration ﬁle for it. Important Note Information You conﬁgure ISA options using jumpers on the option board.
Page 99: Isa Configuration Procedure
Conﬁguring an ISA Option Table 4–5 lists the steps that you must follow to conﬁgure an Conﬁguration Procedure ISA option within the system. Table 4–5 ISA Conﬁguration Procedure Step Action Result Identify both the manufacturer’s name and You must have this information the name of the ISA option board.
Page 100 Conﬁguring an ISA Option Table 4–5 (Cont.) ISA Conﬁguration Procedure Step Action Result When you locate the conﬁguration ﬁle, press Follow the instructions displayed Enter to select it. on the screen. The system then displays the Add screen. Choose an acceptable slot for the ISA option The system includes the option in board and press Enter.
Page 101 Conﬁguring an ISA Option Table 4–5 (Cont.) ISA Conﬁguration Procedure Step Action Result Choose the The system saves the Save the configuration and menu item and press conﬁguration information. It then restart the computer Enter. displays the Reboot information screen. Press Enter to restart the system.
Page 102: Using The Generic Isa Configuration File
Using the Generic ISA Conﬁguration File Using the Generic ISA Conﬁguration File This section describes how to conﬁgure an ISA option board Summary within the system when you cannot locate the conﬁguration ﬁle for it. Table 4–6 lists the steps that you must follow to conﬁgure an Generic ISA ISA option within the system using the generic ISA conﬁguration Conﬁguration...
Page 103 Using the Generic ISA Conﬁguration File Table 4–6 (Cont.) Generic ISA Conﬁguration Procedure Step Action Result Choose the The system displays the View or Step 3: View or edit details menu item and press Enter. edit details screen. Scroll through this screen and locate The screen lists resource settings the Generic ISA Adapter Deﬁnition for the ISA option board.
Page 104 Using the Generic ISA Conﬁguration File Table 4–6 (Cont.) Generic ISA Conﬁguration Procedure Step Action Result Choose a menu item and press Enter, then The system prints the settings to follow the instructions that the system a ﬁle or to the printer. displays.
Page 105: Moving An Eisa Option Board To Another Slot
Moving an EISA Option Board to Another Slot Moving an EISA Option Board to Another Slot This section describes brieﬂy how to move an EISA option board Summary to a different slot in the conﬁguration. Moving an EISA Table 4–7 lists the steps that you must follow to move an EISA option board to a different slot.
Page 106: Moving An Isa Option Board To Another Slot
Moving an ISA Option Board to Another Slot Moving an ISA Option Board to Another Slot This section describes brieﬂy how to move an ISA option board Summary to a different slot in the conﬁguration. Moving an ISA Table 4–8 lists the steps that you must follow to move an ISA option board to a different slot.
Page 107: Removing An Option Board
Removing an Option Board Removing an Option Board This section describes brieﬂy how to remove an option board Summary from the conﬁguration. Removing an Table 4–9 lists the steps that you must follow to remove an Option Board option board from the conﬁguration. Table 4–9 Removing an Option Board Step Action...
Page 108: Changing Board Function And Resource Settings
Changing Board Function and Resource Settings Changing Board Function and Resource Settings This section describes how to change the function and resource Summary settings used by an option board. Function and When you access the View or edit details screen, many of the Resource option boards listed in the conﬁguration have function settings Settings...
Page 109: Changing Function And Resource Settings
Changing Board Function and Resource Settings Table 4–10 lists the steps that you must follow to change a Changing Function and function or resource setting. Resource Settings Table 4–10 Changing Function and Resource Settings Step Action Access the View or edit details screen. Locate the function or resource that you want to change by using the up arrow, down arrow, page up, or page down keys to scroll through the screen.
Page 110: Advanced Ecu Features
Advanced ECU Features Advanced ECU Features This section describes how to use the features provided by the Summary Advanced menu in the ECU. Accessing To access the Advanced menu, access the View or edit details the Advanced screen and press F7. Menu Advanced Table 4–11 describes the features that are available in the...
Page 111 Advanced ECU Features Table 4–11 (Cont.) Advanced Features Feature Description View additional system This feature allows you to view the following information: information menu • Option board speciﬁcations • System conﬁguration speciﬁcations • Used resources • Available resources The Used resources and Available resources screens are helpful when you are trying to resolve a conﬁguration conﬂict detected by the system.
Page 112: Resolving Configuration Conflicts
Resolving a Conﬂict in the Conﬁguration Resolving a Conﬂict in the Conﬁguration This section provides information on resolving conﬂicts in the Summary conﬁguration. Causes of Option boards cause conﬁguration conﬂicts when more than one option board requests the same system resource, for example, Conﬁguration the same IRQ or DMA.
Page 113 Resolving a Conﬂict in the Conﬁguration Table 4–12 (Cont.) Resolving Conﬁguration Conﬂicts Step Action Examine the View or edit details screen for the board settings marked with an asterisk(*). If necessary, view the system resources used by these settings. Write down the resource type and value that the board uses for the settings causing the conﬂict.
Page 115: Introduction
• Setting the Default Boot Flags for OpenVMS and OSF/1 • Setting the Default Startup Action • Setting the Default Keyboard Language (DECpc AXP 150 Systems Only) • Setting the Default Operating System from the OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console •...
Page 116: Openvms And Osf/1 Console Device Names
Displaying the OpenVMS and OSF/1 System Device Display Displaying the OpenVMS and OSF/1 System Device Display This section describes how to display the system device display Summary and determine the storage and boot devices installed in the system. Displaying the Example 5–1 shows the command that you must enter to display System Device the system device display and a sample of the display that this...
Page 117: System Device Display
Displaying the OpenVMS and OSF/1 System Device Display Example 5–1 shows a sample system device display. System Device Display Example 5–1 Updated SHOW DEVICE Display >>> SHOW DEVICE BOOTDEV ADDR DEVTYPE RM/FX DEVNAM NUMBYTES ------- ---- ------- ----- ------ -------- ERA0 08-00-2B-2E-2E-C3 DVA0...
Page 118: Continued
Displaying the OpenVMS and OSF/1 System Device Display, continued Displaying the OpenVMS and OSF/1 System Device Display, continued Displaying You can use the system device display to show useful information System Device on the devices installed in the system. Table 5–2 shows how Information to interpret the information contained in the system device display.
Page 119 Displaying the OpenVMS and OSF/1 System Device Display, continued Table 5–2 (Cont.) Interpreting the System Device Display Item Description DEVNAM ( ) The DEVNAM column lists the manufacturer’s device name for each SCSI device. REV ( ) The ﬁrmware revision of the device. NUMBYTES ( ) The NUMBYTES column lists the capacity of the SCSI device, when the system can determine it.
Page 120: Interpreting The System Configuration Display
Displaying the System Conﬁguration Displaying the System Conﬁguration This section describes how to display the system conﬁguration Summary display. It also describes how to use this display. Displaying the Example 5–3 shows the command that you must enter to display System Device the system device display and a sample of the display that this Display...
Page 121: Show Config Display
SHOW CONFIG Display Example 5–3 Sample SHOW CONFIG Display >>> SHOW CONFIG DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP - Rom Version nnn Digital Equipment Corporation VMS PAL X n.nn /OSF PAL X n.nn - Built on 19-MAY-1992 13:38:25.71 Eisa Info Devnam Devstat...
Page 122: Displaying The System Device Display
Setting the Default Boot Device for OpenVMS and OSF/1 Setting the Default Boot Device for OpenVMS and OSF/1 This section describes how to set the default boot device for the Summary OpenVMS and OSF/1 operating systems. Valid Settings You can use any of the boot devices listed in the section entitled Displaying the System Device Display.
Page 123: Important Information
Setting the Default Boot Device for OpenVMS and OSF/1 Table 5–4 (Cont.) Setting the Default Boot Device Step Action Result Enter commands similar to those The ﬁrst command displays the current shown in Example 5–4 at the console default boot device. The second prompt, using the device name or command resets the default boot device names that you require.
Page 124: Setting The Default Boot Flags For Openvms And Osf/1
Setting the Default Boot Flags for OpenVMS and OSF/1 Setting the Default Boot Flags for OpenVMS and OSF/1 This section describes how to set the default boot ﬂags for Summary OpenVMS and OSF/1. OpenVMS and See your operating system documentation for information on the speciﬁc boot ﬂags that you can set when booting either OpenVMS OSF/1 Boot or OSF/1.
Page 125: Default Boot Flags Commands
Setting the Default Boot Flags for OpenVMS and OSF/1 Default Boot Example 5–5 shows the commands that you must enter in the Flags Example OpenVMS and OSF/1 console to reset the default boot ﬂags for OpenVMS. Example 5–5 Default Boot Flags Commands >>>...
Page 126: Setting The Default Startup Action
Setting the Default Startup Action Setting the Default Startup Action This section describes how to set the default startup action for Summary the OpenVMS and OSF/1 operating systems. The startup action determines the action of the system when you turn it on or when it fails.
Page 127: Setting The Startup Action
Setting the Default Startup Action Table 5–7 lists the steps that you must follow to set the default Setting the Startup Action startup action. Table 5–7 Setting the Default Startup Action Step Action Result If necessary, access the OpenVMS The system displays the console prompt and OSF/1 console.
Page 128: Setting The Default Keyboard Language
Setting the Default Keyboard Language (DECpc AXP 150 Systems Only) Setting the Default Keyboard Language (DECpc AXP 150 Systems Only) This section describes how to set the default keyboard language Summary from the OpenVMS and OSF/1 console. Keyboard You can set the keyboard to support two languages: American Languages English (US) or United Kingdom English (UK).
Page 129: Default Keyboard Language Commands
Setting the Default Keyboard Language (DECpc AXP 150 Systems Only) Default Example 5–7 shows the commands that you must enter in the Keyboard OpenVMS and OSF/1 console to reset the default keyboard Language language. Example Example 5–7 Default Keyboard Language Commands >>>...
Page 130: Openvms And Osf/1 Console Operating System Names
Setting the Default Operating System from the OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Setting the Default Operating System from the OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console This section describes how to set the default operating system Summary from the OpenVMS and OSF/1 console. Table 5–9 lists the operating system names that you can use in Operating System Names the OpenVMS and OSF/1 console commands.
Page 131: Default Operating System Commands
Setting the Default Operating System from the OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Table 5–10 lists the steps that you must follow to set the default Setting the Operating operating system from the OpenVMS or OSF/1 console. System Table 5–10 Setting the Default Operating System Step Action Result...
Page 132: Setting The Host Scsi Id
Setting the HOST SCSI ID Setting the HOST SCSI ID This section describes how to set the SCSI adapter (HOST) SCSI Summary ID on either SCSI bus A or SCSI bus B. SCSI Buses The system supports up to two SCSI adapters. Each SCSI adapter provides a SCSI bus.
Page 133: Host Scsi Id Example
Setting the HOST SCSI ID Example 5–9 shows the commands that you must enter in the HOST SCSI ID Example OpenVMS and OSF/1 console to reset the default SCSI ID of the SCSI adapter. Example 5–9 Default HOST SCSI ID Commands >>>...
Page 135: Introduction
Before You Begin • Determining the Problem • Power-Up Problems • Boot Problems • Keyboard and Mouse Problems (DECpc AXP 150 Systems Only) • SCSI Drive Problems • Diskette Drive Problems • Network and Option Board Problems Troubleshooting the System 6–1...
Page 136: Problem Identification And Correction Procedure
Before You Begin Before You Begin This section describes the procedure that you must use to Summary troubleshoot system problems. Problem There are two ways to identify and solve problems with the Solving system, as follows: Methods • Use the troubleshooting tables in this chapter to identify and, if possible, correct the problem.
Page 137: Troubleshooting Table Titles And Numbers
Before You Begin Determining the Problem This section lists the types of problems described in the Summary troubleshooting tables. Troubleshooting Table 6–2 lists the troubleshooting table titles and their Table Titles associated table numbers. Table 6–2 Troubleshooting Table Titles and Numbers Title Number Power-Up Problems...
Page 138: Power-Up Problems
Power-Up Problems Power-Up Problems This section describes possible power-up and operating system Summary boot problems. Power-Up Table 6–3 lists possible problems that the system may experience Troubleshooting when you turn it on. It suggests possible causes and associated suggested solutions. Table 6–3 Power-Up Problems Symptom Possible Cause...
Page 139 See the terminal or monitor documentation. The terminal settings See the DECpc AXP 150 and may be incorrect. DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP User Information manual for the list of correct terminal settings. See...
Page 140 Power-Up Problems Table 6–3 (Cont.) Power-Up Problems Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution The terminal, monitor, or Connect the cable and the terminal cable may be faulty. or monitor to another system. If the connected terminal or monitor works, the system connector or connector circuitry is faulty.
Page 141: Boot Problems
(DECpc AXP 150 Follow the instructions in systems only) The boot Chapter 3 for information on selection is incorrectly checking the boot selections.
Page 142: Keyboard And Mouse Problems
DECpc AXP 150 system. Keyboard Table 6–5 lists possible problems that you may experience when and Mouse you try to use the mouse or the keyboard on DECpc AXP 150 Troubleshooting systems. It suggests possible causes and associated suggested solutions.
Page 143 Keyboard and Mouse Problems (DECpc AXP 150 Systems Only) Table 6–5 (Cont.) Keyboard and Mouse Problems Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution The mouse pointer The mouse is connected Make sure that the mouse cable is does not show on the...
Page 144: Scsi Drive Problems
SCSI Drive Problems SCSI Drive Problems This section describes possible SCSI drive problems. Summary Generic Table 6–6 lists possible problems that you may experience when SCSI Drive you try to use the SCSI drives. It suggests possible causes and associated suggested solutions. Troubleshooting Table 6–6 Generic SCSI Drive Problems Symptom...
Page 145 SCSI Drive Problems RRD42 Table 6–7 lists possible problems that you may experience when CD-ROM Drive you try to use the RRD42 CD-ROM drive. It suggests possible Troubleshooting causes and associated suggested solutions. Table 6–7 RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Problems Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution You cannot read from...
Page 146: Scsi Drive Problems, Continued
The tape drive heads are Clean the drive heads (see the LED ﬂashes. dirty or the tape is worn. DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP User Information manual). If the problem persists, use a new tape. The data read from...
Page 147 The data read from The drive head is dirty. Clean the drive head. See the the QIC tape is DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 corrupted. Model 300 AXP User Information manual for information on cleaning the drive heads.
Page 148: Diskette Drive Problems
150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP User Information manual for more information on diskette compatibility. The diskette drive head See the DECpc AXP 150 and may be dirty. DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP User Information manual for information on cleaning the diskette drive head.
Page 149 Diskette Drive Problems Table 6–10 (Cont.) RX26 Diskette Drive Problems Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution The diskette drive is Contact your Digital service faulty. representative. The diskette drive See Chapter 7 for information on controller may be faulty. running diagnostic tests. If the SCSI device fails, contact your Digital service representative.
Page 150: Network And Option Board Problems
Network and Option Board Problems Network and Option Board Problems This section describes possible network and option board Summary problems. Network The system may experience different network problems Troubleshooting depending on the type of network option board that you have installed.
Page 151: Introduction
Running Diagnostics Introduction This chapter describes how to use the OpenVMS and OSF/1 console commands to detect problems with the system. It also provides a diagnostic procedure that lists the order in which Digital recommends that you use these commands. Important Note Information...
Page 152: Diagnostic Procedure
Diagnostic Procedure Diagnostic Procedure This section describes the order in which Digital recommends Summary that you run the diagnostic commands when troubleshooting the system. Diagnostic Table 7–1 lists the order in which Digital recommends that you Procedure run the diagnostic commands when troubleshooting the system. Table 7–1 Diagnostic Procedure Step Action...
Page 153: Running Power-Up Tests
Diagnostic Procedure Running Power-Up Tests This section describes how to run and interpret the power-up Summary tests. Running Power-up tests run when you turn on the system. The power-up Power-Up Tests test display varies depending on the default operating system setting.
Page 154: Interpreting The Power-Up Test Displays
Running Power-Up Tests Table 7–2 Interpreting the Power-Up Test Displays Item Description Action Console code version. Write down the console code version. Your Digital service representative may need this information. ROM version. Write down the ROM version. Your Digital service representative may need this information.
Page 155: Openvms And Osf/1 Display
Example 7–1 OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Power-Up Test Display This 1mb flash contains base level n.n DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP console code DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP - Rom Version nn Digital Equipment Corporation System conducting power up tests -----------------------------------------------------------...
Page 156: Running Self-Tests
Running Self-Tests Running Self-Tests This section describes how to run and interpret the self-tests. Summary Running You can run self-tests on all the devices listed in the power-up Self-Tests test display, with the exception of CPU on the OpenVMS and OSF/1 console power-up test display.
Page 157: Successful Self-Test Display
Running Self-Tests Example 7–3 shows an example of a successful Ethernet (NI) Successful Self-Test device self-test display. Example 7–3 Successful Self-Test Display >>> TEST NI >>> Failing Example 7–4 shows an example of a failing Ethernet (NI) device Self-Test self-test display. Example 7–4 Failing Self-Test Display >>>...
Page 158: Configuration Display
Conﬁguration Display Conﬁguration Display This section describes how to display and interpret the system Summary conﬁguration. Displaying You can display the system conﬁguration by entering the SHOW the System CONFIG command. Conﬁguration Interpreting the The conﬁguration display shows a summary of the status of all Conﬁguration the system devices in the order in which they were tested by the Display...
Page 159: Important Information
Example 7–5 shows a sample of a System Conﬁguration display. Conﬁguration Display Example 7–5 Sample System Conﬁguration Display >>> SHOW CONFIG DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP - Rom Version nnn Digital Equipment Corporation VMS PAL X5.41/OSF PAL X1.30 - Built on 19-MAY-1992 13:38:25.71 Eisa Info Devnam Devstat ---------...
Page 160: System Device Display
System Device Display System Device Display This section describes how to display and interpret the system Summary device display. Displaying the You can display the system device display by entering the SHOW System Device DEVICE command. Display Interpreting the The system device display shows the Ethernet devices, the System Device PC/AT-standard interface diskette drive, and the SCSI devices Display...
Page 161 System Device Display Example 7–6 shows a sample system device display. System Device Display Example 7–6 Updated System Display >>> SHOW DEVICE BOOTDEV ADDR DEVTYPE RM/FX DEVNAM NUMBYTES ------- ---- ------- ----- ------ -------- ERA0 08-00-2B-2E-2E-C3 DVA0 PC Floppy DISK SCSI Devices..
Page 162: Led Combinations Indicating Correctable Problems
Interpreting Diagnostic LEDs Interpreting Diagnostic LEDs This section describes how to interpret the diagnostic LED Summary display. Interpreting You can use the diagnostic LEDs to determine system problems the Diagnostic when the system fails to display the power-up test display on the LEDs Display monitor or terminal.
Page 163: Diagnostic Led Display Location
Interpreting Diagnostic LEDs Table 7–3 (Cont.) LED Combinations Indicating Correctable Problems Diagnostic Combination Interpretation Possible Problem and Solution 1001 or Memory error in If you have recently installed new memory 1010 memory bank 0 or modules or have changed the memory module memory bank 1.
Page 165: Introduction
Contacting Your Digital Service Representative Introduction This chapter describes the steps that you must perform before contacting your Digital service representative. This chapter contains the following sections: In This Chapter • Reporting Problems to Your Digital Service Representative • Problem Reporting Form Contacting Your Digital Service Representative 8–1...
Page 166: Reporting Problems To Your Digital Service Representative
Reporting Problems to Your Digital Service Representative Reporting Problems to Your Digital Service Representative This section describes how to report problems with your Summary system to your Digital service representative. If you follow this procedure, your Digital service representative can determine the cause of the problem more easily.
Page 167 Reporting Problems to Your Digital Service Representative Table 8–1 (Cont.) Problem Reporting Procedure Step Action Follow the procedures listed in Chapter 7. List the commands that you enter and any error messages or omissions on the resulting displays, for example, an installed device that is not displayed on the system conﬁguration display or SCSI device conﬁguration display.
Page 168: Problem Reporting Form
Problem Reporting Form Problem Reporting Form This section provides a problem reporting form. Use the problem Summary reporting form to gather the information that you need before contacting your Digital Service representative. Using the Before you contact your Digital service representative, complete Problem the procedure listed in Table 8–1.
Page 169 Problem Reporting Form DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP Problem Reporting Form System Model Number: System Serial Number: Operating System Installed: Diagnostics LED Display: Troubleshooting Notes: Diagnostic Procedure Notes: Power-Up Tests: Device Error Code Self-Tests: Device Error Code...
Page 171: Introduction
Removing and Installing the System Unit Covers and Feet Introduction This chapter describes how to open and close the system unit. It describes how to remove the system covers and then how to reassemble the system. It also describes how to remove and install the system unit feet.
Page 172: Removing The Outside Cover
Removing the Outside Cover Removing the Outside Cover To access the internal components, you must remove the outside Summary cover from the system unit. This section describes how to complete this task. Preparing to Table 9–1 lists the steps that you must follow before removing Remove the the outside cover.
Page 173: Removing The Outside Cover
Removing the Outside Cover Illustrated Figure 9–1 shows how to remove the outside cover from the Outside Cover system unit. Removal Procedure Figure 9–1 Removing the Outside Cover GA_EN00265A_93A Removing and Installing the System Unit Covers and Feet 9–3...
Page 174: Removing The Inside Covers
Removing the Inside Covers Removing the Inside Covers To access the internal components, you must remove both inside Summary covers from the system unit. This section describes how to complete this task. Table 9–3 lists the steps that you must follow to remove both Inside Covers inside covers.
Page 175: Removing The Inside Covers
Removing the Inside Covers Illustrated Figure 9–2 shows how to remove both inside covers from the Inside Covers system unit. Removal Procedure Figure 9–2 Removing the Inside Covers GA_EN00266A_93A Removing and Installing the System Unit Covers and Feet 9–5...
Page 176: Removing The System Unit Feet
Removing the System Unit Feet Removing the System Unit Feet This section describes how to remove the system unit feet. You Summary can complete many of the procedures described in the following chapters more easily with the system unit lying ﬂat on a work surface.
Page 177: Removing The System Unit Feet
Removing the System Unit Feet Table 9–4 (Cont.) Removing the System Unit Feet Step Action To remove the front foot, use a screw driver to prize the locking tab clear of the base of the system module, then slide it forward. Remove the front foot from the slots on the base of the system module.
Page 178: Installing The System Unit Feet
Installing the System Unit Feet Installing the System Unit Feet This section describes how to install the system unit feet. Summary Installing the Figure 9–4 shows how to install the system unit feet. System Unit Feet Figure 9–4 Installing the System Unit Feet GA_EN00345A_93A 9–8 Removing and Installing the System Unit Covers and Feet...
Page 179: Reassembling The System Unit
Reassembling the System Unit Reassembling the System Unit This section describes how to reassemble the system unit. Summary Reassembling the system unit involves reversing the steps used to disassemble it. Table 9–5 lists the steps that you must follow to reassemble the System Unit system unit.
Page 181: Introduction
Installing, Moving, or Removing Option Boards Introduction This chapter describes how to install, move, or remove EISA or ISA option boards. This chapter contains the following sections: In This Chapter • Before You Begin • Disconnecting the SCSI Option Board Ribbon Cables •...
Page 182: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Before You Begin This section describes the order in which you must follow the Summary procedures listed in this chapter. It also describes the equipment that you need to complete the procedures listed. Equipment You need the following equipment to install, move, or remove an Requirements option board: •...
Page 183: Tasks And Related Sections
Before You Begin Table 10–1 Tasks and Related Sections Task Page Section Title Removing an option 10-2 Before You Begin board 10-4 Disconnecting the SCSI Option Board Ribbon Cables 10-6 Removing an Option Board 10-12 Reconﬁguring the Option Boards Installing an option 10-2 Before You Begin board...
Page 184: Disconnecting The Scsi Option Board Ribbon Cables
Disconnecting the SCSI Option Board Ribbon Cables Disconnecting the SCSI Option Board Ribbon Cables To access some of the components beneath the large inside cover, Summary you must disconnect the SCSI option board ribbon cables. This section describes how to complete this task. Important Caution Information...
Page 185: Disconnecting The Scsi Option Board Ribbon Cables
Disconnecting the SCSI Option Board Ribbon Cables Illustrated Figure 10–1 shows how to disconnect both SCSI option board Disconnection ribbon cables. Procedure Figure 10–1 Disconnecting the SCSI Option Board Ribbon Cables GA_EN00267A_93A Installing, Moving, or Removing Option Boards 10–5...
Page 186: Removing An Option Board
Removing an Option Board Removing an Option Board This section describes how to remove an ISA or EISA option Summary board from the system unit. Important Caution Information Static electricity can damage electronic components. Use an antistatic wrist strap while handling these components (see Appendix B).
Page 187: Removing An Option Board
Removing an Option Board Illustrated Figure 10–2 shows how to remove an option board. Option Board Removal Figure 10–2 Removing an Option Board Procedure GA_EN00268A_93A Installing, Moving, or Removing Option Boards 10–7...
Page 188: Installing An Option Board
Installing an Option Board Installing an Option Board This section describes how to install an ISA or EISA option Summary board in the system unit. Important Caution Information Static electricity can damage electronic components. Use an antistatic wrist strap while handling these components (see Appendix B).
Page 189: Installing An Option Board
Installing an Option Board Illustrated Figure 10–3 shows how to install an option board. Option Board Installation Figure 10–3 Installing an Option Board Procedure GA_EN00269A_93A Installing, Moving, or Removing Option Boards 10–9...
Page 190: Testing Eisa Options Using The Show Config Display
Testing an EISA Option Board Installation Testing an EISA Option Board Installation This section describes how to test an EISA option board Summary installation. Important Caution Information Reassemble the system following the procedures listed in Chapter 9 before you turn on the system unit. Testing an EISA Table 10–5 lists the steps that you must follow to test an EISA Option Board...
Page 191: System Configuration And Self-Test Display
Self-Test Display Example 10–1 System Conﬁguration and Self-Test Display >>> SHOW CONFIG DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP - Rom Version nnn Digital Equipment Corporation VMS PAL X5.41/OSF PAL X1.30 - Built on 19-MAY-1992 13:38:25.71 Eisa Info Devnam Devstat ---------...
Page 192: Reconfiguring The Option Boards
Reconﬁguring the Option Boards Reconﬁguring the Option Boards This section describes how to reconﬁgure the EISA option boards. Summary Option Boards After you turn on the system, the system power-up sequence Reconﬁguration examines the EISA option slots and determines whether you have changed the EISA conﬁguration.
Page 193: Introduction
Installing or Removing Internal Storage Devices Introduction This chapter describes how to install an internal storage device in or remove it from the system unit. This chapter contains the following sections: In This Chapter • Before You Begin • Determining the Available SCSI IDs •...
Page 194: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Before You Begin This section describes the order in which you must follow the Summary procedures listed in this chapter. It also describes the equipment that you need to complete the procedures listed. Equipment You need the following equipment to install, move, or remove an Requirements option board: •...
Page 195 Before You Begin Table 11–1 (Cont.) Tasks and Related Sections Task Page Section Title Installing or replacing a 11-2 Before You Begin SCSI device in a front 11-4 Determining the Available SCSI IDs drive bay 11-6 Removing the Front Peripheral Bay Bezel 11-8 Identifying the Drive Bays 11-16...
Page 196: Determining The Available Scsi Ids From The Show Device Display
Determining the Available SCSI IDs Determining the Available SCSI IDs This section describes how to identify the available SCSI IDs Summary by checking the system conﬁguration. You must have this information if you want to install a new SCSI drive within the system.
Page 197: Show Device Display
Determining the Available SCSI IDs Example 11–1 shows a sample SHOW DEVICE display. SHOW DEVICE Display Example 11–1 SHOW DEVICE Display >>> SHOW DEVICE BOOTDEV ADDR DEVTYPE RM/FX DEVNAM NUMBYTES ------- ---- ------- ----- ------ -------- ERA0 08-00-2B-2E-2E-C3 DVA0 PC Floppy DISK SCSI Devices..
Page 198: Removing The Front Peripheral Bay Bezel
Removing the Front Peripheral Bay Bezel Removing the Front Peripheral Bay Bezel This section describes how to remove the front peripheral bay Summary bezel. You must remove this bezel before you can remove either the RX26 3.5-inch diskette drive or any removable media devices or disk drives in the front 5.25-inch drive bays.
Page 199: Front Peripheral Bay Bezel Removal
Removing the Front Peripheral Bay Bezel Illustrated Figure 11–1 shows how to remove the front peripheral bay Bezel Removal bezel. Procedure Figure 11–1 Removing the Front Peripheral Bay Bezel GA_EN00271A_93A Installing or Removing Internal Storage Devices 11–7...
Page 200: Internal Drive Bays
Identifying the Drive Bays Identifying the Drive Bays This section describes how to identify the drive bays inside Summary the system unit. After you identify the drive bays, you can determine which drive bays are vacant. Identifying Table 11–4 lists the drive bays inside the system unit. Drive Bays Table 11–4 Internal Drive Bays Item...
Page 201: System Drive Bays
Identifying the Drive Bays Drive Bay Figure 11–2 shows the drive bays inside the system unit. Illustration Figure 11–2 System Drive Bays GA_EN00270A_93A Installing or Removing Internal Storage Devices 11–9...
Page 202: Removing A Scsi Drive From A Front Drive Bay
Removing a SCSI Drive from a Front Drive Bay Removing a SCSI Drive from a Front Drive Bay This section describes how to remove a SCSI drive from a front Summary drive bay. SCSI Drive Table 11–5 lists the steps that you must follow to remove a SCSI drive from a front drive bay.
Page 203 Removing a SCSI Drive from a Front Drive Bay Figure 11–3 shows how to remove a SCSI drive from a front SCSI Drive Removal drive bay. Illustration Figure 11–3 Removing a SCSI Drive from a Front Drive Bay GA_EN00528A_93A Installing or Removing Internal Storage Devices 11–11...
Page 204: Summary
Removing a 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive from the Front Drive Bay Removing a 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive from the Front Drive Bay This section describes how to remove a 3.5-inch diskette drive Summary from the front drive bay. 3.5-Inch Table 11–6 lists the steps that you must follow to remove a Diskette Drive 3.5-inch diskette drive from the front drive bay.
Page 205: Removing A 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive From The Front Drive Bay
Removing a 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive from the Front Drive Bay 3.5-Inch Figure 11–4 shows how to remove a 3.5-inch diskette drive from Diskette Drive the front drive bay. Removal Illustration Figure 11–4 Removing a 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive from the Front Drive Bay GA_EN00274A_93A Installing or Removing Internal Storage Devices 11–13...
Page 206: Replacing A 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive
Replacing a 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Replacing a 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive This section describes how to replace a 3.5-inch diskette drive in Summary the front drive bay. 3.5-Inch Table 11–7 lists the steps that you must follow to replace a Diskette Drive 3.5-inch diskette drive in the front drive bay.
Page 207: Replacing A 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive In The Front Drive Bay
Replacing a 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive 3.5-Inch Figure 11–5 shows how to replace a 3.5-inch diskette drive in the Diskette Drive front drive bay. Replacement Illustration Figure 11–5 Replacing a 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive in the Front Drive Bay GA_EN00276A_93A Installing or Removing Internal Storage Devices 11–15...
Page 208: Attaching Slide Rails To 3.5-Inch Drives
Attaching Slide Rails to the Front Drive Bay Devices Attaching Slide Rails to the Front Drive Bay Devices This section describes how to attach slide rails to the SCSI drives Summary that you intend installing in the front drive bay. 3.5-Inch Drive Figure 11–6 shows how to attach slide rails ( ), extension Slide Rails...
Page 209: Attaching Slide Rails To 5.25-Inch Drives
Attaching Slide Rails to the Front Drive Bay Devices Figure 11–7 Attaching Slide Rails to 5.25-Inch Drives TZK10 RRD42 TLZ06 GA_EN00278A_93A Installing or Removing Internal Storage Devices 11–17...
Page 210: Scsi Cable Routing Information
SCSI Cable Routing Information SCSI Cable Routing Information This section describes how the SCSI cable connects to the SCSI Summary devices installed in the system unit. Important Caution Information Make sure that you do not damage the SCSI cable when folding it.
Page 211: Scsi Cable Routing
SCSI Cable Routing Information Figure 11–8 shows how the SCSI cable connects to the SCSI SCSI Cable Routing devices that are installed in each of the SCSI drive bays. Illustration Figure 11–8 SCSI Cable Routing GA_EN00275A_93A Installing or Removing Internal Storage Devices 11–19...
Page 212: Installing Or Replacing A Scsi Drive In The Front Drive Bay
Installing or Replacing a Drive in a Front Drive Bay Installing or Replacing a Drive in a Front Drive Bay This section describes how to install or replace a SCSI drive in a Summary front drive bay. Installation or Table 11–9 lists the steps that you must follow to install or Replacement replace a SCSI drive in a front drive bay.
Page 213: Installing Or Replacing A Scsi Drive In A Front Drive Bay
Installing or Replacing a Drive in a Front Drive Bay Installation or Figure 11–9 shows how to install or replace a SCSI drive in a Replacement front drive bay. Illustration Figure 11–9 Installing or Replacing a SCSI Drive in a Front Drive Bay GA_EN00279A_93A Installing or Removing Internal Storage Devices 11–21...
Page 214: Replacing The Front Peripheral Bay Bezel
Replacing the Front Peripheral Bay Bezel Replacing the Front Peripheral Bay Bezel This section describes how to replace the front peripheral bay Summary bezel after either removing or installing a bezel blanking plate. You must install a bezel blanking plate if you have removed a removable media SCSI device.
Page 215: Replacing The Front Peripheral Bay Bezel
Replacing the Front Peripheral Bay Bezel Replacement Figure 11–10 shows how to replace the front peripheral bay Illustration bezel. Figure 11–10 Replacing the Front Peripheral Bay Bezel GA_EN00527A_93A Installing or Removing Internal Storage Devices 11–23...
Page 216: Removing A 3.5-Inch Disk Drive
Removing a Disk Drive from the Rear Drive Bay Removing a Disk Drive from the Rear Drive Bay This section describes how to remove a 3.5-inch disk drive from Summary the rear drive bay. 3.5-Inch Disk Table 11–11 lists the steps that you must follow to remove a Drive Removal 3.5-inch disk drive from the rear drive bay.
Page 217: Removing A 3.5-Inch Drive From The Rear Drive Bay
Removing a Disk Drive from the Rear Drive Bay Rear Drive Figure 11–11 shows how to remove a 3.5-inch drive from the rear Removal drive bay. Illustration Figure 11–11 Removing a 3.5-Inch Drive from the Rear Drive GA_EN00280A_93A Installing or Removing Internal Storage Devices 11–25...
Page 218: Installing Or Replacing A 3.5-Inch Disk Drive
Installing or Replacing a Disk Drive in the Rear Drive Bay Installing or Replacing a Disk Drive in the Rear Drive Bay This section describes how to install or replace a 3.5-inch disk Summary drive in the rear drive bay. 3.5-Inch Drive Table 11–12 lists the steps that you must follow to install or Installation or...
Page 219: Installing Or Replacing A 3.5-Inch Drive In The Rear Drive Bay
Installing or Replacing a Disk Drive in the Rear Drive Bay Installation or Figure 11–12 shows how to install or replace a 3.5-inch drive in Replacement the rear drive bay. Illustration Figure 11–12 Installing or Replacing a 3.5-Inch Drive in the Rear Drive Bay GA_EN00281A_93A Installing or Removing Internal Storage Devices 11–27...
Page 220: Testing The System Device Configuration
Testing the System Device Conﬁguration Testing the System Device Conﬁguration This section describes how to test the system device Summary conﬁguration. Important Caution Information Reassemble the system following the procedures listed in Chapter 9 before you turn on the system unit. Testing the Table 11–13 lists the steps that you must follow to test the Conﬁguration...
Page 221: Updated Show Device Display
Testing the System Device Conﬁguration Example 11–2 shows a sample of an updated SHOW DEVICE Updated SHOW DEVICE Display display. Example 11–2 Updated SHOW DEVICE Display >>> SHOW DEVICE BOOTDEV ADDR DEVTYPE RM/FX DEVNAM NUMBYTES ------- ---- ------- ----- ------ -------- ERA0 08-00-2B-2E-2E-C3...
Page 223: Introduction
Installing and Removing Memory and the NVR Battery Introduction This chapter describes how to replace the nonvolatile RAM (NVR) battery. It also describes how to conﬁgure and handle memory options inside the system unit and how to install and replace the memory modules in the memory options. In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: •...
Page 224: Replacing The Nvr Battery
Replacing the NVR Battery Replacing the NVR Battery This section describes how to remove and replace the NVR Summary battery when it has a low charge. The NVR battery maintains the information in the nonvolatile RAM. This information includes important system defaults and settings. Buying The system uses an industry-standard 4.5 Volt computer clock Replacement...
Page 225: Replacing The Nvr Battery
Replacing the NVR Battery Illustrated Figure 12–1 shows how to replace the NVR battery. NVR Battery Replacement Figure 12–1 Replacing the NVR Battery Procedure GA_EN00282A_93A Installing and Removing Memory and the NVR Battery 12–3...
Page 226: Disconnecting The Scsi Option Board Ribbon Cables
Disconnecting the SCSI Option Board Ribbon Cables Disconnecting the SCSI Option Board Ribbon Cables To access the components beneath the large inside cover, you Summary must disconnect the SCSI option board ribbon cables. This section describes how to complete this task. Important Caution Information...
Page 227: Disconnecting The Scsi Option Board Ribbon Cables
Disconnecting the SCSI Option Board Ribbon Cables Illustrated Figure 12–2 shows how to disconnect both SCSI option board Disconnection ribbon cables. Procedure Figure 12–2 Disconnecting the SCSI Option Board Ribbon Cables GA_EN00267A_93A Installing and Removing Memory and the NVR Battery 12–5...
Page 228: Handling And Configuring Memory Options
Handling and Conﬁguring Memory Options Handling and Conﬁguring Memory Options This section describes how to handle memory options and how to Summary conﬁgure them inside the system unit. Important Caution Information • Static electricity can damage electronic components. Use an antistatic wrist strap while handling these components (see Appendix B).
Page 229: Memory Banks And Associated Connectors
Handling and Conﬁguring Memory Options The system unit supports two sizes of memory option: 16M Supported Memory bytes and 64M bytes. Using combinations of these two memory options, the system supports between 16M bytes and 128M bytes Options of memory. Memory Banks Figure 12–3 shows memory bank 0 and memory bank 1 and and Associated...
Page 230: Installing Or Replacing Memory Modules
Installing or Replacing Memory Installing or Replacing Memory This section describes the following tasks: Summary • Installation of a second memory option in a system conﬁgured with only one memory bank occupied • Replacement of a 16M-byte memory option in a memory bank with a 64M-byte memory option or vice versa •...
Page 231: Installing Or Replacing A Memory Option
Installing or Replacing Memory Illustrated Figure 12–4 shows how to install or replace a memory option. Installation or Replacement Figure 12–4 Installing or Replacing a Memory Option Procedure GA_EN00284A_93A Installing and Removing Memory and the NVR Battery 12–9...
Page 232: Testing The Memory Modules Installation
Testing the Memory Modules Installation Testing the Memory Modules Installation This section describes how to test the memory modules and Summary verify that they work correctly. Important Caution Information Reassemble the system following the procedures listed in Chapter 9 before you turn on the system unit. Testing the After you have completed installing the memory modules, Memory...
Page 233: Display
Testing the Memory Modules Installation Example 12–1 shows an example of the SHOW MEMORY SHOW MEMORY command and the memory conﬁguration display. Command Example Example 12–1 SHOW MEMORY Command and Memory Conﬁguration Display >>> SHOW MEMORY DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP Memory Configuration: 32 Mbytes ------------------------------------------------------- BANK # MEMORY_SIZE...
Page 235: Introduction
Setting Storage Device Jumpers and Switches Introduction This appendix describes how to set the jumpers and switches on the following devices: • RRD42 CD-ROM drive • RZ24L, RZ25, and RZ26 disk drives • TLZ06 and TZK10 tape drives In This This appendix contains the following sections: Appendix •...
Page 236: Rrd42 Jumper Settings
Setting the Jumpers on the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Setting the Jumpers on the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive This section shows the location of the jumpers on the RRD42 Summary CD-ROM drive and describes how to set these jumpers. Setting A jumper is a metal contact, in a plastic case, used to complete an electrical connection between two adjacent pins.
Page 237: Default Settings
The default SCSI ID setting for the RRD42 CD-ROM drive in Default Settings a DECpc AXP 150 system is 4. This is the value the Windows NT ﬁrmware uses when installing the operating system from compact disc and when completing other tasks.
Page 238: Rz24L Jumper Settings
Setting the Jumpers on the RZ24L Disk Drive Setting the Jumpers on the RZ24L Disk Drive This section shows the location of the jumpers on the RZ24L disk Summary drive and describes how to set these jumpers. Setting A jumper is a metal contact, in a plastic case, used to complete an electrical connection between two adjacent pins.
Page 239 Setting the Jumpers on the RZ24L Disk Drive Disk drives normally use SCSI IDs in the range 0 to 3. SCSI ID Default Settings 0 is reserved for the system disk in DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP systems. RZ24L Jumper Figure A–2 shows the location of the jumpers on the RZ24L disk...
Page 240: Rz25 Jumper Settings
Setting the Jumpers on the RZ25 Disk Drive Setting the Jumpers on the RZ25 Disk Drive This section shows the location of the jumpers on the RZ25 disk Summary drive and describes how to set these jumpers. Setting A jumper is a metal contact, in a plastic case, used to complete an electrical connection between two adjacent pins.
Page 241 Setting the Jumpers on the RZ25 Disk Drive Disk drives normally use SCSI IDs in the range 0 to 3. SCSI ID Default Settings 0 is reserved for the system disk in DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP systems. RZ25 Jumper Figure A–3 shows the location of the jumpers on the RZ25 disk...
Page 242: Rz26 Jumper Settings
Setting the Jumpers on the RZ26 Disk Drive Setting the Jumpers on the RZ26 Disk Drive This section shows the location of the jumpers on the RZ26 disk Summary drive and describes how to set these jumpers. Setting A jumper is a metal contact, in a plastic case, used to complete an electrical connection between two adjacent pins.
Page 243: Default Settings
Setting the Jumpers on the RZ26 Disk Drive Disk drives normally use SCSI IDs in the range 0 to 3. SCSI ID Default Settings 0 is reserved for the system disk in DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP systems. RZ26 Jumper Figure A–4 shows the location of the jumpers on the RZ26 disk...
Page 244: Tlz06 Switch Settings
Setting the Switches on the TLZ06 Tape Drive Setting the Switches on the TLZ06 Tape Drive This section shows the location of the switches on the TLZ06 Summary tape drive and describes how to set these switches. TLZ06 Switch Table A–5 describes how to set the switches on the TLZ06 tape drive.
Page 245: Tlz06 Switch Locations
Setting the Switches on the TLZ06 Tape Drive Figure A–5 shows the location of the switches on the TLZ06 tape TLZ06 Switch Locations drive. Figure A–5 TLZ06 Switch Locations GA_EN00510A_93A Setting Storage Device Jumpers and Switches A–11...
Page 246: Tzk10 Jumper Settings
Setting the Jumpers on the TZK10 Tape Drive Setting the Jumpers on the TZK10 Tape Drive This section shows the location of the jumpers on the TZK10 Summary tape drive and describes how to set these jumpers. Setting A jumper is a metal contact, in a plastic case, used to complete an electrical connection between two adjacent pins.
Page 247: Tzk10 Jumper Locations
Setting the Jumpers on the TZK10 Tape Drive TZK10 Jumper Figure A–6 shows the location of the jumpers on the TZK10 tape Locations drive. Figure A–6 TZK10 Jumper Locations 2 1 0 GA_EN00511A_93A Setting Storage Device Jumpers and Switches A–13...
Page 249: Introduction
Antistatic Precautions Introduction This appendix describes the antistatic precautions that you must take when handling the system internal components to prevent damaging those components. In This This appendix contains the following section: Appendix • Using the Antistatic Wrist Strap Antistatic Precautions B–1...
Page 250: Using The Antistatic Wrist Strap
Using the Antistatic Wrist Strap Using the Antistatic Wrist Strap This section describes how to attach the antistatic wrist strap Summary to your wrist and to the system unit. It also describes how to remove the antistatic wrist strap and store it for future use. Important Caution Information...
Page 251: Attaching The Antistatic Wrist Strap
Using the Antistatic Wrist Strap Removing and Table B–2 describes how to remove the antistatic wrist strap and Storing the store it for future use. Antistatic Wrist Strap Table B–2 Removing and Storing the Antistatic Wrist Strap Step Action After you have ﬁnished handling the internal components, remove the metal strip from the system unit.
Page 253 Using the Fail-Safe Booter Introduction This appendix describes how to use the fail-safe booter to recover the system ﬁrmware if, for example, the power fails during the ﬁrmware update procedure. In This This appendix contains the following section: Appendix • Using the Fail-Safe Booter Using the Fail-Safe Booter C–1...
Page 254: Using The Fail-Safe Booter
Example C–1 FSB Messages DEC FailSafe Booter, Version 1.09 Copyright (c) 1992, 1993 Microsoft Corporation Copyright (c) 1993 Digital Equipment Corporation This is running because an update to your system firmware was interrupted. ** If you were not just attempting a firmware update, contact ** your Digital Field Service representative! Looking for eisa()disk()fdisk()jnupdate.exe...
Page 255: Introduction
Connector Pin Speciﬁcations Introduction This appendix lists the pin speciﬁcations of the standard system connectors. In This This appendix contains the following sections: Appendix • Keyboard and Mouse Connector Pin Speciﬁcations • Serial Port Pin Speciﬁcations • Parallel Port Pin Speciﬁcations Connector Pin Speciﬁcations D–1...
Page 256: Keyboard And Mouse Connector
Keyboard and Mouse Connector Pin Speciﬁcations Keyboard and Mouse Connector Pin Speciﬁcations This section lists the pin speciﬁcations for the keyboard and Summary mouse connectors. Keyboard Figure D–1 shows the pin numbers on the keyboard and mouse and Mouse connectors. Connector Illustration Figure D–1 Keyboard and Mouse Connector...
Page 257: Serial Port Pin Specifications
Serial Port Pin Speciﬁcations Serial Port Pin Speciﬁcations This section lists the pin speciﬁcations for the serial port. Summary Serial Port Figure D–2 shows the pin numbers on the serial port. Illustration Figure D–2 Serial Port GA_EN00287A_93A Table D–2 describes the functions of the pins on the serial port. Serial Port Pin Speciﬁcations Table D–2 Serial Port Pin Speciﬁcations...
Page 258: Parallel Port Pin Specifications
Parallel Port Pin Speciﬁcations Parallel Port Pin Speciﬁcations This section lists the pin speciﬁcations for the parallel port. Summary Parallel Port Figure D–3 shows the pin numbers on the parallel port. Illustration Figure D–3 Parallel Port GA_EN00288A_93A Parallel Table D–3 describes the functions of the pins on the parallel Port Pin port.
Page 259: Introduction
Hardware Speciﬁcations Introduction This appendix lists the hardware speciﬁcations of the system unit. In This This appendix contains the following sections: Appendix • System Unit Speciﬁcations • Environmental Speciﬁcations Hardware Speciﬁcations E–1...
Page 260: System Specifications
System Unit Speciﬁcations System Unit Speciﬁcations Table E–1 lists the speciﬁcations for the system unit. Summary Table E–1 System Speciﬁcations Subject Description Processor DECchip 21064 (EV4 P2 or P3). Boot and 1M bytes. diagnostic ﬁrmware ROM DRAM memory 16M bytes, expandable to 128M bytes. Storage devices Contact your Digital sales representative for information on the list of supported storage devices.
Page 261: System Electrical Specifications (Typical)
System Unit Speciﬁcations Table E–3 System Electrical Speciﬁcations (Typical) Subject 240 Volt Setting 120 Volt Setting Input voltages (Volts) 180 to 264 90 to 132 Frequency (Hertz) 47 to 63 47 to 63 Steady state current (Amps) 5.99 Maximum inrush current (Amps) Power consumption (Watts) Hardware Speciﬁcations E–3...
Page 262: System Operating Conditions And Nonoperating Conditions
Environmental Speciﬁcations Environmental Speciﬁcations Table E–4 lists the environmental speciﬁcations for the system. Summary Table E–4 System Operating Conditions and Nonoperating Conditions Operating Conditions Range or Value Temperature range 10°C (50°F) to 35°C (95°F) Relative humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing Maximum wet bulb temperature 28°C (82°F) Minimum dew point...
Page 263 Index Blanking plates removing or replacing, 11–22 Boot devices A: environment variable, 2–28 defaults for OpenVMS and OSF/1, 5–8 Alternative boot selection valid settings, 5–8 booting, 2–6 Boot ﬂags Antistatic precautions, B–1 defaults for OpenVMS and OSF/1, 5–10 Asterisk valid settings, 5–10 option board marking, 4–21 Boot menu AUTOLOAD environment variable, 2–21,...
Page 264 Boot selections (cont’d) Commands (cont’d) deleting, 3–14 SHOW BOOT_OSFLAGS, 5–11 displaying, 3–10 SHOW CONFIG, 5–7, 7–8, 10–10 managing, 3–1 SHOW DEVICE, 5–3, 7–10, 11–4, 11–28 Boot selections menu SHOW KEYBOARD, 5–15 accessing, 3–2 SHOW MEMORY, 12–10 BOOTDEF_DEV environment variable, 5–9 SHOW OS_TYPE, 5–17 Booting problems SHOW SCSI_{A | B}, 5–19...
Page 265 2–5 interpreting, 7–12 changing the default boot selection, 3–12 Diagnostics OpenVMS and OSF/1 boot devices, 5–8 for DECpc AXP 150 systems, 7–1 OpenVMS and OSF/1 boot ﬂags, 5–10 power-up tests, 7–3 OpenVMS and OSF/1 keyboard language, procedure, 7–2 5–14...
Page 266 ECU (cont’d) Diskette drive ribbon cable direct memory access (DMA) channels, disconnecting, 10–4, 12–4 4–20 Diskette drives examining EISA option switches or See also Storage devices jumpers, 4–8 attaching the mounting bracket, 11–14 examining ISA option switches or capacities, 2–23 jumpers, 4–12, 4–15 conﬁguring in Windows NT ﬁrmware, function, 4–2...
Page 267 EISA options (cont’d) Error codes (cont’d) self-tests, 7–6 installing, 10–8 Errors locating conﬁguration ﬁles, 4–8 checking the boot selections, 3–6 moving, 4–17 reporting, 8–2 power-up tests, 7–4 troubleshooting, 6–2 printing settings, 4–8 Escape key quick conﬁguration, 4–6 terminal equivalent, 2–3 reconﬁguring, 10–12 Exiting the Setup menu, 2–31 removing, 4–19, 10–6...
Page 268: Removing A Scsi Drive
Firmware update (cont’d) Hardware speciﬁcations, E–1 fail-safe booter, 2–11 Help from compact disc, 2–11 on ECU, 4–3 from diskette, 2–11 on OpenVMS and OSF/1 console, 1–10 safety rules, 2–11 on Windows NT ﬁrmware, 1–13 using the fail-safe booter, C–2 HELP ADVANCED command Flags using, 1–11 OpenVMS and OSF/1 boot devices, 5–10...
Page 269 !ISA0000.CFG generic ISA conﬁguration ﬁle, LEDs 4–14 See Diagnostic LED display LOADIDENTIFIER boot selection variable, 3–3 Locked boards JENSFW.BIN ECU, 4–22 ﬁrmware update binary ﬁle, 2–12 JNUPDATE.EXE ﬁrmware update utility, 2–11 Jumpers Manual veriﬁcation examining EISA option switches, 4–8 ECU, 4–21, 4–23 examining ISA option switches, 4–12, Memory 4–15...
Page 270 Option boards (cont’d) troubleshooting problems, 6–16 viewing speciﬁcations, 4–23 OpenVMS Options console, 1–1 See also EISA options console description, 1–2 See also ISA options OpenVMS and OSF/1 console See also Memory conﬁguration display, 5–6, 7–8 See also Storage devices default boot devices, 5–8 OSF/1 default boot ﬂags, 5–10 console, 1–1...
Page 271: Serial Port
Peripheral bay bezel (cont’d) Programs (cont’d) replacing, 11–22 valid Windows NT ﬁrmware programs, Pin speciﬁcations 2–8 keyboard connector, D–2 mouse connector, D–2 parallel port, D–4 Quick EISA conﬁguration, 4–6 serial port, D–3 Quitting the Setup menu, 2–31 Positioning guidelines RRD42 CD-ROM drive, 11–8 storage devices, 11–8 Power cables Rear drive bay...
Page 272 RZ26 SCSI IDs setting jumpers, A–8 determining available IDs, 11–4 RRD42 CD-ROM drive, A–2 RZ24L disk drive, A–4 RZ25 disk drive, A–6 SCI ﬁles RZ26 disk drive, A–8 creating in ECU, 4–6 SCSI adapter (HOST) defaults, 5–18 maintaining in ECU, 4–23 setting, A–1 SCSI TLZ06 tape drive, A–10...
Page 273: Removing A Scsi Drive From A Front Drive Bay
Setup menu (cont’d) Storage devices (cont’d) functions, 2–3 connecting data cables to diskette drives, other functions, 2–32 11–14 saving changes, 2–31 connecting data cables to SCSI drives, Windows NT, 1–13 11–20, 11–26 SHOW AUTO_ACTION command, 5–13 connecting power cables to diskette drives, SHOW BOOTDEF_DEV command, 5–9 11–14 SHOW BOOT_OSFLAGS command, 5–11...
Page 274 System module devices Troubleshooting, 6–1 Windows NT ﬁrmware device names, booting problems, 6–7 2–16 CD-ROM drive problems, 6–11 System partition generic SCSI problems, 6–10 deﬁnition, 2–20 introduction, 6–2 setting, 2–20 keyboard problems, 6–8 System unit mouse problems, 6–8 dimensions and weight, E–2 network problems, 6–16 installing feet, 9–8 option board problems, 6–16...
Page 275 Windows NT (cont’d) entering, 1–5 running a program, 2–8 help, 1–13 Setup menu, 1–13, 2–14 introduction, 2–2 Supplementary menu, 2–10 keyboard and terminal keys, 2–3 Windows NT ﬁrmware monitor program, 2–2 accessing the Boot menu, 2–4 power-up tests, 7–4 adding a boot selection, 3–4 Reboot selection menu, 1–9 Available hardware devices display, 2–17 resetting to defaults, 2–30...

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