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Introduction
Congratulation on your purchase of the AlphaStation 600-series CPU upgrade kit. The AlphaSta-
tion 600 CPU upgrade kit should be installed by a qualified Digital Service provider. Please contact
your Digital Service representative to arrange installation of this upgrade.
The AlphaStation 600 333 MHz upgrade consists of the following:
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Removing the present system board and cache modules and replacing them with the 333 MHz
system board and cache modules.
•
Rerouting the two operator control panel (OCP) cables and repositioning the ferrite bead.
•
Removing the power supply front cover and replacing it with a new power supply front cover.
•
Installing four pieces (two long and two short) of electromagnetic interference (EMI) gasket
material on the inside edges of the system board I/O opening.
•
Installing a new FCC label.
Refer to the AlphaStation 600 Series User Information manual (EK-AS800-UI), the online Digital
AlphaStation 600 Series Service Information file (EK-AS800-SV), and the following procedure to
perform the upgrade.
Tools Required
The 333 MHz upgrade requires the use of a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
Upgrade Procedure
Use Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, and the following procedure to perform the 333 MHz upgrade:
Perform an orderly shutdown of the system and peripheral devices, and unplug the power cord
1.
from the wall outlet.
2.
Remove the front bezel by unsnapping it from the front of the system unit.
3.
Remove the two screws that secure the power supply front cover to the system unit. Tilt the
cover out, then lift up until the tabs along the bottom edge of the cover come out of the slots at
the bottom of the system unit (see Figure 1
4.
Refer to the AlphaStation 600 Series User Information manual and remove the left side panel.
© Digital Equipment Corporation 1996. All Rights Reserved.
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 descrip-
tions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or
software in accordance with the description.
AlphaStation 600 333 MHz Upgrade
Information Sheet
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S3084
EK-PB62U-IS. A01
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Summary of Contents for Digital Equipment AlphaStation 600 Series
- Page 1 (see Figure 1 Refer to the AlphaStation 600 Series User Information manual and remove the left side panel. © Digital Equipment Corporation 1996. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 2 Refer to the AlphaStation 600 Series User Information manual and remove the drive assembly. Refer to the online Digital AlphaStation 600 Series Service Information file and remove the system board and cache modules. Unsnap the OCP from the front of the system unit (see Figure 1...
- Page 3 14. Wrap the other ends of the cables one complete turn around the ferrite bead and pull them snug (see Figure 2 15. Snap the ferrite bead closed on the cables. 16. Route the system board connector ends of the ribbon and twisted-pair OCP cables along the bottom left of the power supply between the power supply and the left side panel (see Figure 2).
- Page 4 (see Figure 2 26. Refer to the AlphaStation 600 Series User Information manual and reinstall the left side panel. 27. Install the new FCC label over the old FCC label on the rear of the system unit.
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