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AlphaServer 1000
CPU Upgrade Information
Order Number: EK–ASM42–UP. B01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1 AlphaServer 1000 CPU Upgrade Information Order Number: EK–ASM42–UP. B01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 October 1995 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.
  • Page 3 FCC ID: AO9-PB70 FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Upgrading an AlphaServer 1000 System Introduction........................... 1-1 Special Notices....................... 1-1 Additional Information....................1-1 Upgrade Kit Inventory......................1-2 Preparing the System......................1-2 Removing Top Cover and Side Panels................... 1-2 Removing the CPU Card ....................... 1-4 Installing the CPU Card ......................1-5 Replacing the Top Cover and Side Panel................

  • Page 7: Upgrading An Alphaserver 1000 System

    Introduction This guide, intended for customers and Digital service representatives, describes the procedure for upgrading the AlphaServer 1000 CPU module. The upgrade is a simple procedure requiring that you remove the system unit enclosure panels and replace the CPU card.

  • Page 8: Upgrade Kit Inventory

    Upgrading an AlphaServer 1000 System Upgrade Kit Inventory The AlphaServer 1000 upgrade kit contains the following items: CPU module Antistatic wrist strap Firmware diskette Conversion label Return mailing label Digital UNIX licensing agreement OpenVMS licensing agreement Upgrade guide Preparing the System To prepare your system for the upgrade: 1.
  • Page 9 Upgrading an AlphaServer 1000 System Caution: Make sure the system unit On/Off switch is in the "off" position before removing the system cover and panels. Caution: When handling internal system components, use an antistatic wrist strap to avoid damaging the components.

  • Page 10: Removing The Cpu Card

    Upgrading an AlphaServer 1000 System Removing the CPU Card Your system comes with the CPU installed on a card that connects to the system board. To upgrade, you need to replace the CPU card. Warning: CPU and memory modules have hot components.

  • Page 11: Installing The Cpu Card

    Upgrading an AlphaServer 1000 System Installing the CPU Card To install the new CPU card, refer to Figure 2 and follow these steps: 1. Slide the card into its designated slot on the system board making sure it slips entirely into the slot.

  • Page 12: Updating Firmware

    Upgrading an AlphaServer 1000 System Figure 3 Replacing the Top Cover and Side Panels 1 Bottom side panel guide 2 Top side panel guide 3 Right side panel 4 Top cover release latch 5 Top cover M A 0 0 2 8 1...

  • Page 13: Updating Firmware Using The Cdrom Drive

    Upgrading an AlphaServer 1000 System Updating Firmware Using the CDROM Drive To update an OpenVMS or Digital UNIX system: 1. At the console prompt (>>>), enter the show device command: >>> show device dka0.0.0.6.0 DKA0 RZ26L 440C dka400.4.0.6.0 DKA400 TOSHIBA CD-ROM XM-4101TA 0064 dva0.0.0.0.1...

  • Page 14: To Update A Windows Nt System

    Upgrading an AlphaServer 1000 System To update a Windows NT system: 1. Load the Firmware Update compact disc into the drive and select "Install new firmware." 2. Shut down the Windows NT operating system. Turn the system off and then on.

  • Page 15: Completing The Upgrade

    To return the old CPU to Digital, pack it in the box that contained your new CPU. Pack this CPU box inside the upgrade kit box, locate the prepaid return label in the upgrade kit, and return the package to Digital Equipment Corporation.

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