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  • Page 1 83 8VHU 0DQXDO 3DUW 1XPEHU % ZZZDOSKDSURFHVVRUFRP...
  • Page 2 83 8VHU 0DQXDO © 2000 Alpha Processor, Inc. All rights reserved. Part #: 51-0042-1B Date: 7/24/00 Alpha Processor, Inc. A Samsung Company 130C Baker Avenue Extension Concord, MA 01742 Tel: 978.318.1100 Fax: 978.371.3177 Alpha Processor, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in its products without notice in order to improve design or performance characteristics.
  • Page 3 83 8VHU 0DQXDO 5HYLVLRQ +LVWRU\ 5HYLVLRQ +LVWRU\ Date Description UP2000+ User Manual first product release. This manual describes 6/22/00 51-0042-1A the Alpha Processor, Inc. part number UP2000-B1. 7/24/00 51-0042-1B Add DDR Slot B support. %...
  • Page 4 83 8VHU 0DQXDO 7DEOH RI &RQWHQWV 7DEOH RI &RQWHQWV Revision History Table of Contents List of Figures ....List of Tables ....viii Preface Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO 7DEOH RI &RQWHQWV 3.4.2 Alpha Slot B Module Parameters ..3-10 3.4.3 UP2000+ Motherboard Mounting Hole Specifications . . . 3-10 3.4.4 I/O Shield ....3-12 Chapter 4 Software Support Software Overview .
  • Page 6 83 8VHU 0DQXDO 7DEOH RI &RQWHQWV Alpha Products ....B-2 Documentation ....B-3 Index Index-1 Publication Evaluation Form...
  • Page 7 83 8VHU 0DQXDO /LVW RI )LJXUHV /LVW RI )LJXUHV UP2000+ Functional Block Diagram ..1-4 Figure: UP2000+ Motherboard Layout ... . 2-2 Memory Subsystem .
  • Page 8 83 8VHU 0DQXDO /LVW RI 7DEOHV /LVW RI 7DEOHV UP2000+ Product Features ... . . 1-1 Table: UP2000+ Motherboard Jumper and Connector Component List Diagnostics and Flash Recovery Configuration Settings (J29) .
  • Page 9 83 8VHU 0DQXDO /LVW RI 7DEOHV A-3 Alpha Slot B Module Power Connector (PSCONN4) Pinouts (J25) ....A-3 A-4 Processor Configuration Connector Pinout (J31) ..A-3 A-5 AC Fail/Rack# Connector Pinout (J36) .
  • Page 10 83 8VHU 0DQXDO 3UHIDFH 3UHIDFH 2YHUYLHZ This manual describes the Alpha Processor, Inc. UP2000+ product, including the UP2000+ Motherboard and the Alpha Slot B Module. Task-oriented topics include a description of how to: Install an operating system Check or change system configurations Troubleshoot basic system problems Hardware-oriented topics include how to: Configure the memory subsystem...
  • Page 11 83 8VHU 0DQXDO 3UHIDFH Chapter 3, “Electrical and Physical Data,” furnishes the electrical and environmental requirements, and physical board dimensions. Chapter 4, “Software Support,” describes the firmware that forms the UP2000+ user interface. Topics include installing and upgrading a Linux operating system, as well as displaying and configuring system parameters.
  • Page 12 83 8VHU 0DQXDO 3UHIDFH Abbreviation Meaning Application Program Interface BIOS Basic Input/Output System European Conforming Central Processing Unit Canadian Underwriters Laboratory Debug Monitor Double Data Rate DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module Direct Memory Access DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory EIDE Enhanced Integrated Device Electronics Electromagnetic Interference Floppy Disk Drive...
  • Page 13 83 8VHU 0DQXDO 3UHIDFH Abbreviation Meaning SROM Serial Read-only Memory SRAM Static Random Access Memory SSRAM Synchronous SRAM TTL Integrated Glue Logic UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter Underwriters Laboratory Universal Serial Bus % [LLL...
  • Page 14 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  ,QWURGXFWLRQ ,QWURGXFWLRQ &KDSWHU  This chapter provides an overview of the UP2000+ product, including its components and features. The UP2000+ product consists of a UP2000+ Motherboard and one or two Alpha Slot B Modules. The Alpha Slot B Module consists of the 21264 microprocessor, Bcache (level 2 cache) and voltage converters to convert from 12 or 5 Volts to between 2.2 and 1.5 Volts.
  • Page 15 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  ,QWURGXFWLRQ Table 1-1 UP2000+ Product Features (Continued) Feature Description Manufacturer 21272 (Tsunami)—One Cchip, four Dchips, and two Pchips provide the following: • Maximum 83 MHz system bus with Double Data Rate Compaq (DDR) transfers, maximum bandwidth of Chipset: Computer 2.67 GBytes/second...
  • Page 16 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  ,QWURGXFWLRQ Table 1-1 UP2000+ Product Features (Continued) Feature Description Manufacturer • Embedded Alpha System Reference Manual (SRM) Firmware: Console • Monitoring of processor and motherboard voltages and fan speeds System Management • Monitoring of processor thermal state (via PCI-ISA Bridge •...

  • Page 17: Figure

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  ,QWURGXFWLRQ Motherboard * 1 memory bus: 256-bit 1 ISA Slot L2 Cache ISA Bus 2/4/8 MB Memdata * Sysdata 21272 Keyboard Main Memory Mouse PCI/ISA Bridge Dchip Super I/O SDRAM (CY82C693UB) Parallel Port (SMC669) 8DIMMs Serial Ports 21264 Floppy Diskette...
  • Page 18 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6\VWHP &RQILJXUDWLRQ 6\VWHP &RQILJXUDWLRQ &KDSWHU  This chapter describes the layout and configuration of the UP2000+ components. %RDUG /D\RXW DQG &RPSRQHQWV The UP2000+ Motherboard uses onboard connectors for: Alpha Slot B Modules Memory modules PCI and ISA modules Rear Panel I/O peripherals (keyboard, mouse, serial, parallel, and USB) SCSI devices...

  • Page 19: Up2000+ Motherboard Layout

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6\VWHP &RQILJXUDWLRQ FD37C669 BATTERY Pchip 1 Pchip 0 Dchip 3 Dchip 1 Dchip 2 Dchip 0 CY82C693 PCI->ISA Reset Adaptec EPLD AIC-7891 Cchip Logic Flash ROM Adaptec AIC-3860 J36 J27 OF EACH JUMPER IS INDICATED IN BLACK Figure 2-1 UP2000+ Motherboard Layout...
  • Page 20 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6\VWHP &RQILJXUDWLRQ Table 2-1 Jumper and Connector Component List UP2000+ Motherboard Comp. Comp. Specification Specification Power Good Light Emitting Diode Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity LED (LED) Connector Connector Keyboard/Mouse Connector USB Connector D-SUB Connector (Serial IO/ ISA Expansion Bus Connector Parallel IO) 32-bit PCI Slot 5, Bus 1 Connector...
  • Page 21 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6\VWHP &RQILJXUDWLRQ Table 2-1 Jumper and Connector Component List (Continued) UP2000+ Motherboard Comp. Comp. Specification Specification Primary Alpha Slot B Module Debug System Power Button Connector Port Connector Halt Button Connector Not Used Reset Button Connector Optional System Fan Connector Optional System Fan Connector Notes: 1.

  • Page 22: Memory Subsystem

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6\VWHP &RQILJXUDWLRQ Populate Bank 0 first. A bank must be fully populated (all four slots in a bank must be utilized). A bank must contain the same type, size, and speed DIMMs. Bank 0 and Bank 1 can have different type, size, and speed DIMMs. Memory size can range from 256 MB (minimum) to 2 GB (maximum).

  • Page 23: Configuration Jumper Blocks

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6\VWHP &RQILJXUDWLRQ &RQILJXUDWLRQ -XPSHUV The UP2000+ Motherboard has one two-pin jumper block, J31, used for CPU configuration. A second, programmable jumper block, J29, is used for firmware configuration. Both jumper blocks are located on the UP2000+ Motherboard as shown in Figure 2-3.
  • Page 24 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6\VWHP &RQILJXUDWLRQ on the Alpha Slot B Module, depending on the generation of chip used. Settings for J31 are as follows: Do not install a shunt on J31 for a 21264/21264A processor Install a shunt on J31 for a 21264B processor Information is provided with each Alpha Slot B Module to identify which generation of processor is present in the module.
  • Page 25 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6\VWHP &RQILJXUDWLRQ Table 2-2 Diagnostics and Flash Recovery Configuration Settings (J29) (Continued) Install Jumper on Pins: Function 15/16 Normal Recovery (using firmware) Alpha Diagnostics Recovery (using firmware) Interactive Alpha Diagnostics (using operator console) Interactive Alpha Diagnostics (using Debut Port J42/J43) Interactive SROM code (using Debug Port J42/J43)
  • Page 26 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  (OHFWULFDO DQG 3K\VLFDO 'DWD (OHFWULFDO DQG 3K\VLFDO &KDSWHU  'DWD This chapter provides a description of the UP2000+ power requirements, environmental and enclosure specifications, and physical parameters. 3RZHU 6SHFLILFDWLRQV  3RZHU &RQQHFWRUV The power connectors specified to support dual Alpha Slot B Modules are shown in Figure 3-1, and are described as follows: ATX Standard: One 10 x 2 (20-pin)

  • Page 27: Power Connectors

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  (OHFWULFDO DQG 3K\VLFDO 'DWD Alpha Slot B Module Power 4 x 1 (4 pin) 10 x 2 (20 pin) AUX ATX 6 x 1 (6 pin)* * To mate with this socket, use cable connector Molex 90331-0010 or equivalent.

  • Page 28: Estimated Power Consumption-Up2000+ Motherboard

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  (OHFWULFDO DQG 3K\VLFDO 'DWD Table 3-1 Recommended Power Supply (Continued) Feature Specification • Maximum allowable 3.3V + 5V total draw = 350W Qualifications: • Maximum total continuous power = 500W • Maximum total peak power = 700W 3RZHU5$&...

  • Page 29: Estimated Power Consumption-Primary Alpha Slot B Module, 8 Mb L2 Cache

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  (OHFWULFDO DQG 3K\VLFDO 'DWD Table 3-3 Estimated Power Consumption–Primary Alpha Slot B Module, 8 MB L2 Cache Source Current Power Remarks 3.3V 6.3A 20.8W 0.2A 1.0W 144W Total Power Consumption: 165.8W Table 3-4 Estimated Power Consumption–Secondary Alpha Slot B Module, 8 MB L2 Cache Source Current...
  • Page 30 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  (OHFWULFDO DQG 3K\VLFDO 'DWD  6DIHW\ The UP2000+ Motherboard meets registered product-safety certification for the U.S. and Canadian Underwriters Laboratories (UL and CUL). It also meets the European Conforming (CE) standard EN60950:1992 "Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment Incorporating Amendment Nos 1, 2, 3, 4."...
  • Page 31 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  (OHFWULFDO DQG 3K\VLFDO 'DWD FD37C669 BATTERY Pchip 1 Pchip 0 Dchip 1 Dchip 3 Dchip 0 Dchip 2 CY82C693 PCI/ISA Reset Adaptec EPLD AIC-7891 Cchip Logic Flash ROM Adaptec AIC-3860 OF EACH JUMPER IS INDICATED IN BLACK Figure 3-2 Thermally-sensitive Components...

  • Page 32: Maximum Component Case Temperatures

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  (OHFWULFDO DQG 3K\VLFDO 'DWD Table 3-6 Maximum Component Case Temperatures Maximum Component Temperature Primary Alpha Slot B Module* <70°C (158°F) Secondary Alpha Slot B Module* <64°C (147°F) 21272 D-chips <69°C (156°F) 21272 P-chips <66°C (151°F) 21272 C-chip <54°C (129°F) Adaptec AIC-7891 SCSI Controller...
  • Page 33 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  (OHFWULFDO DQG 3K\VLFDO 'DWD WARNING: Alpha Slot B Module goalpost assemblies must be securely fastened to the chassis backplate. Refer to the UP2000+ Quick Start Installation Guide, P/N 51-0041, or the PowerRAC Chassis 320 Quick Start Installation Guide, P/N 51-0040, for complete mechanical installation details.
  • Page 34 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  (OHFWULFDO DQG 3K\VLFDO 'DWD $VVHPEO\ 3URFHGXUH Use the following mounting technique to install a UP2000+ Motherboard in a pedestal enclosure: 1. Install the goalpost with fan cables labeled J37 and J39 over the pri- mary Alpha Slot B Connector (J23). Install the goalpost with fan cables labeled J35 and J38 over the secondary Alpha Slot B Connector (J22).

  • Page 35: Up2000+ Motherboard Physical Parameters

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  (OHFWULFDO DQG 3K\VLFDO 'DWD Note: When you use the UP2000+ in the PowerRAC Chassis 320, connect J36 to the enclosure power supply with the supplied cable. Connecting J36 sets the motherboard signal RACK# to 0, which tells the system that it is in a rackmount configuration.
  • Page 36 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  (OHFWULFDO DQG 3K\VLFDO 'DWD Figure 3-3. Note the goalpost assembly mounting area. 0.000 12.000 All dimensions are in inches 0.450 11.860 UYWR WWWR XZTW YZXW ZZRR [ZWR STRRR 8.825 0.650 3.750 5.550 6.864 7.865 9.864 11.750 SSZXR SSYWR...

  • Page 37: Rear Panel I/O Connectors

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  (OHFWULFDO DQG 3K\VLFDO 'DWD  ,2 6KLHOG The rear-panel connectors must be fitted with a suitable ATX I/O shield. The UP2000+ uses ATX Core Design #1 I/O shield, as defined in Design Guide for the Intel ATX Motherboard I/O Implementation, Version 1.1 by Intel Corporation.

  • Page 38: Srom Code

    The UP2000+ supports SRM Console version A5.5-82 or higher.  2SHUDWLQJ 6\VWHP The UP2000+ works with the Linux kernel 2.2.14 or higher. Note: Consult the API website for a list of OS vendors and versions currently supported. %...

  • Page 39: Invoking The Srm Console

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW $OSKD 650 &RQVROH The Alpha SRM Console is the command line interface that supports the Linux operating systems. The SRM Console is used to bootstrap the operating system, configure and test the system hardware, examine system options for errors, and set or change environment variables.

  • Page 40: Summary Of Srm Console Commands

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW examine and modify the system state. Table 4-1 describes the most commonly used SRM Console commands. Table 4-2 defines the syntax for the SRM Console commands. Table 4-3 lists special characters you can use in SRM Console mode. Table 4-1 Summary of SRM Console Commands Command...

  • Page 41: Srm Console Commands Syntax

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW Table 4-1 Summary of SRM Console Commands (Continued) Command Function Displays the version of the privileged show pal architecture library code (PALcode). Displays information about the power supplies, system fans, CPU fans, and show power temperature.

  • Page 42: Srm Console Special Characters

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW Table 4-2 SRM Console Commands Syntax (Continued) Option Attribute or Action A command line with no characters is a null command. The SRM Console program takes no action and does not issue an error message; No characters it returns the SRM Console prompt.
  • Page 43 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW Table 4-3 SRM Console Special Characters (Continued) Character Function Stops output to the SRM Console terminal for the current command. Toggles between enable and disable. The output can be reenabled by Ctrl/O other means as well: when the SRM Console prompts for a command, issues an error message, or enters program mode, or when Ctrl/P is entered.
  • Page 44 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW Example 4-1 Show Config Command P00>>> show config API UP2000+ 667 MHz SRM Console: VA5.5-82 PALcode: OpenVMS PALcode V1.61-49, UNIX PALcode V1.54-50 Processors CPU 0 Alpha 21264-3 500 MHz SROM Revision: V1.93 Bcache size: 4 MB CPU 1 Alpha 21264-3 500 MHz SROM Revision: V1.93...

  • Page 45: Device Naming Convention

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW An example of a device name is dka200.2.0.7.1 . Table 4-4 shows the interpretation of this device name. Table 4-4 Device Naming Convention Category Description Two-letter designator of port or class driver: SCSI device FDDI device ATAPI CD- dk Driver ID...
  • Page 46 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW Example 4-4 Show Memory Command P00>>> show memory Array # Size Base Addr ------- ---------- --------- 128 MB 000000000 128 MB 008000000 Total Bad Pages = 0 Total Good Memory = 512 MBytes P00>>>...

  • Page 47: Boot Command Options

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW Example 4-7 Show Version Command P00>>> show version version A5.5-82 JUL 21 1999 16:39:43 P00>>>  %RRWLQJ WKH 2SHUDWLQJ 6\VWHP The boot command is used to boot the operating system. Example 4-8 Boot Command P00>>>...
  • Page 48 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW Table 4-6 Boot Command Options (Continued) Option Description Forces the bootstrap operation to halt and invokes the SRM Console program once the bootstrap image is loaded and page tables and other data structures are set up. Operator -halt console device drivers are not shut down.
  • Page 49 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW Example 4-9 Lfu Command P00>>> lfu ***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility ***** Select firmware load device (cda0, dva0, ewa0), or Press <return> to bypass loading and proceed to LFU: cda0 Please enter the name of the options firmware files list, or Press <return>...

  • Page 50: Set Envar Options

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW Table 4-7 Set Envar Options Option Description Restores an environment variable to its default -default setting. The name of the environment variable to be envar modified. value The new value of the environment variable. Whenever you modify the value of any of the following environment variables, the new value takes effect only after you reset the system by pressing the Reset button or issuing the initialize command:...

  • Page 51: Environment Variable Summary

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW Console and the operating system. Their settings determine how the system powers up, boots the operating system, and operates. Environment variables are set or changed with the set envar command and returned to their default values with the clear envar command. Their values are viewed with the show envar command.

  • Page 52: Auto_Action Options

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW DXWRBDFWLRQ Specifies the action the SRM Console takes any time the system powers up, fails, or resets. When the setting involves autoboot, the system boots from the default boot device specified by the value of the bootdef_dev environment variable.
  • Page 53 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW Table 4-10 Boot_Osflags Options Option Description Load operating system software from the specified boot device (autoboot). Boot to multi-user mode. Prompt for the name of a file to load and other options (boot interactively). Boot to single-user mode.

  • Page 54: Ew*0_Mode Options

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW The operator console terminal is a graphics monitor graphics (default) or a device connected to the VGA. The operator console terminal is the device serial connected to the COM1 port. Whenever you change the value of console , you must reset the system by pressing the Reset button or issuing the initialize command.

  • Page 55: Ew*0_Protocols Options

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW Table 4-11 ew*0_mode Options (Continued) Option Description Device type is BNC DE500-BA auto-negotiate HZ BSURWRFROV The ew*0_protocols variable enables network protocols for booting and other functions. The syntax is: set ew*0_protocols protocol_value The options for protocol_value are show in Table 4-11. Table 4-12 ew*0_protocols Options Option Description...

  • Page 56: Language Options

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW The options for keyboard_type are: pcxal Selects the default keyboard hardware type. (default) Selects the LK411 keyboard layout for use with lk411 language variant 3C (Français). ODQJXDJH Specifies the keyboard layout, which is language dependent. The setting of the language environment variable must match the language of the keyboard variant.
  • Page 57 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW RVBW\SH The os_type environment variable specifies the default operating system. This variable is set at the factory to the setting for the operating system purchased. Use this command to change the factory default setting.
  • Page 58 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW Disables PCI parity checking. SN BIDVW Enables fast SCSI to perform in either standard or fast mode. If the system has at least one fast SCSI device, set the default controller speed to fast SCSI (1).

  • Page 59: Pk*0_Soft_Term Options

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW The QLogic ISP1040 SCSI controller implements the 16-bit wide SCSI bus. The QLogic module has two terminators, one for the low eight bits and one for the high eight bits. The syntax is: set pk*0_soft_term value The options for value are shown in Table 4-14.
  • Page 60 1. With your browser pointed at the Alpha Processor, Inc. website, click on API Partner Program. 2. Scroll down in this page to the link, Linux Solutions Datasheet. Click on this link. This takes you to a datasheet on supported operating sys- tems and applications.
  • Page 61 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW 3. Or, click on Software Vendors at the left center of the browser. Examples of installing commercially available Linux distributions are given in this section. Typical requirements and procedures for Red Hat Linux Versions 6.2 or SuSE Version 6.3 follow.  5HTXLUHPHQWV The following hardware components and settings are necessary for a...

  • Page 62: Srm Console Variables

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW Table 4-15 SRM Console Variables Variable Setting Sets default boot device bootdef_dev Example: DQA0 (IDE disk) or DKA0 (SCSI disk) Information passed to Linux kernel via boot boot_osflags Example: "root=/dev/hda2" Sets file to use as the kernel on the default boot device boot_file Example for Red Hat 6.2: kernels/generic.gz...
  • Page 63 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW  6WDUWLQJ WKH /LQX[ 26 ,QVWDOODWLRQ To start the Linux OS installation, perform the following: 1. Insert the Red Hat Version 6.2 or SuSE Version 6.3 Alpha CDROM into the drive. 2. From the SRM Console prompt ( P00>>> ): •...
  • Page 64 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW  $IWHU ,QVWDOOLQJ /LQX[ After installing the operating system, you must do the following: Copy the kernel to hard disk Reset environment variables The following sections describe these procedures. &RS\ .HUQHO WR +DUG Use the following steps to copy the kernel: 'LVN 5HG +DW 1.
  • Page 65 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  6RIWZDUH 6XSSRUW 5HVHW Reset the SRM Console environmental variables for normal operations (QYLURQPHQWDO after installing the OS. 9DULDEOHV IRU If you are using a SCSI disk, type the following at the SRM Console 1RUPDO %RRW prompt, P00>>>...
  • Page 66 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ &KDSWHU  This chapter discusses troubleshooting aspects for both hardware and software components during the UP2000+ system startup. Topics covered in this chapter include the following: Video review checklist Status LEDs Power On Self Test (POST) codes Beep codes Error recovery +DUGZDUH 6WDUWXS...

  • Page 67: Led Status Indicators

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ the Secondary Alpha Slot B Module. Their orientation is shown in Figure 5-1. Secondary Alpha Slot B D6 D7 Module Note: Pin 1 of each LED D9 D11 D4 D8 is indicated in black. Figure 5-1 LED Locations Table 5-1 provides information to help you interpret the LED status...

  • Page 68: Post Codes

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ Table 5-2 POST Codes Descriptions POST Code Source Message (hex) Firmware initialization complete CPU speed detected; initialize PCI-to-ISA Bridge PCI-to-ISA Bridge ready Initialize L2 cache Start sweep of L2 cache and memory L2 cache and memory ready SROM Load system code code...
  • Page 69 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ (UURU 5HFRYHU\ The UP2000+ Motherboard has a firmware configuration jumper block (J29) located on its left side just above J30, the IDE device port. It is an eight-position, 2-pin jumper type of block, as show in Figure 5-2. This jumper bock is used for troubleshooting and error recovery.
  • Page 70 83 8VHU 0DQXDO &KDSWHU  7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ 5HVWRUH )DFWRU\ Some error conditions of this type include: 'HIDXOWV Choosing incorrect selections when configuring the SRM Console. These selections may prevent the system from booting. Forgetting your system password. For recovery from these types of errors, install a jumper on pins 15 and 16 of J29 to invoke the fail-safe boot recovery procedure.
  • Page 71 83 8VHU 0DQXDO $SSHQGL[ $ &RQQHFWRUV DQG 3LQRXWV &RQQHFWRUV DQG 3LQRXWV %...
  • Page 72 83 8VHU 0DQXDO $SSHQGL[ $ &RQQHFWRUV DQG 3LQRXWV This appendix describes the connectors and pinouts used on the UP2000+ Motherboard. Refer to Figure 2-1 in Chapter 2 for connector locations. Note: Pinouts of the Alpha Slot B Connectors J22 and J23 are described in the UP2000+ Technical Reference Manual, P/N 51-0039.
  • Page 73 83 8VHU 0DQXDO $SSHQGL[ $ &RQQHFWRUV DQG 3LQRXWV Table A-3 Alpha Slot B Module Power Connector (PSCONN4) Pinouts (J25) Signal Signal +12 VDC +5 VDC 1RQVWDQGDUG &RQQHFWLRQV Some industry standard parts used in the UP2000+ are connected in non- standard applications. These connections are described in the following paragraphs.
  • Page 74 83 8VHU 0DQXDO $SSHQGL[ $ &RQQHFWRUV DQG 3LQRXWV The AC Fail/Rack# connector, J36, provides two input signals to the UP2000+ Motherboard board, as follows: Pin 1 is the AC Fail signal from the power supply. Pin 2 is connected to Ground. Pin 3 is the signal RACK#, which sets a board configuration option to indicate the use of a PowerRAC Chassis 320 enclosure.
  • Page 75 83 8VHU 0DQXDO $SSHQGL[ $ &RQQHFWRUV DQG 3LQRXWV Table A-6 System Management Expansion Connector Pinout (J40) Signal Signal Server_I2C_Data HALT# Server_I2C_Clock Reset# SMI_INT# SROMCLK_A SROMCLK_B KBD_INH# SROMDATA_A SROMDATA_B $ 6SHDNHU &RQQHFWRU 3LQRXWV Table A-7 shows the pinouts for J41, the Speaker connector. This connector is an AMP 103239-4 part.
  • Page 76 83 8VHU 0DQXDO $SSHQGL[ $ &RQQHFWRUV DQG 3LQRXWV Table A-8 Debug Port Connector Pinouts (J42, J43) Signal Signal TEST_SROM_D_L SROM_CLK_L $ 6\VWHP 3RZHU %XWWRQ &RQQHFWRU 3LQRXWV The System Power Button connector, J44, is a standard AMP 103239-2 connector. Table A-9 shows the pinouts for J44. Table A-9 System Power Button Connector Pinout (J44) Signal Signal...
  • Page 77 83 8VHU 0DQXDO $SSHQGL[ $ &RQQHFWRUV DQG 3LQRXWV Table A-11 Reset Button Connector Pinout (J47) Signal Signal Reset_But_L 6WDQGDUG &RQQHFWRUV Industry standard parts are used for most of the connections in the UP2000+. Refer to Table A-12 for a list of the connectors used and their functions.
  • Page 78 83 8VHU 0DQXDO $SSHQGL[ $ &RQQHFWRUV DQG 3LQRXWV Table A-12 UP2000+ Standard Connectors (Continued) Connector Function Part Number Ultra-wide, Single- Molex 15-87-0305 ended SCSI bus Ultra2 LVDS/DIFF SCSI Molex 15-87-0305 Buzzer connector Molex 22-23-2021 J35, J37–J39 Fan connectors Molex 22-23-2031 Optional System Fan J50, J51 AMP 103239-2...
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  • Page 80: Customer Support

    83 8VHU 0DQXDO $SSHQGL[ % 6XSSRUW 3URGXFWV DQG 'RFXPHQWDWLRQ &XVWRPHU 6XSSRUW Alpha Processor, Inc. provides assistance for their products on their web page at www.alpha-processor.com . Alpha Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) provide the following web page resources for customer support: Description Contains links for the 21272 http://www.compaq.com...
  • Page 81 83 8VHU 0DQXDO $SSHQGL[ % 6XSSRUW 3URGXFWV DQG 'RFXPHQWDWLRQ 'RFXPHQWDWLRQ % $OSKD 'RFXPHQWDWLRQ Title Vendor Compaq Computer Alpha Architecture Reference Manual, Corporation, Digital Press Third Edition order# EQ-W938E-DP Compaq Computer Alpha Architecture Handbook, Version 4 Corporation Digital Press order# EC-QD2KC-TE Compaq Computer AlphaPC 264DP Technical Reference Corporation, Digital Press...
  • Page 82 83 8VHU 0DQXDO $SSHQGL[ % 6XSSRUW 3URGXFWV DQG 'RFXPHQWDWLRQ Title Vendor • PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.1 • PCI Multimedia Design Guide, PCI Special Interest Group Revision 1.0 U.S. 1-800-433-5177 • PCI System Design Guide International1-503-797-4207 • PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture 1-503-234-6762 Specification, Revision 0 •...
  • Page 83 83 8VHU 0DQXDO ,QGH[ Index 1XPHULFV error recovery, 5-4 system, 2-1 21264 microprocessor (CPU), 1-1 configuration settings 21272 core logic chipset, 1-2 Alpha Diagnostics, 2-8 diagnostics and flash recovery, 2-7 L2 cache disable, 2-8 password bypass, 2-7 Alpha Architecture Handbook, B-3 processor, 2-6 Alpha Architecture Reference Manual, B-3 recover diagnostic firmware, 2-8...
  • Page 84 83 8VHU 0DQXDO ,QGH[ devices, SCSI, 2-4 connections diagnostic information, 5-1 primary, 2-3 diagnostic LEDs, 5-1 secondary, 2-3 diagnostics features configuration settings, 2-7 cache, 1-2 chipset, 1-2 daughter card interface, 1-1 firmware, 1-3 electrical data, 3-1 I/O slots, 1-2 EMI certification, 3-5 main memory, 1-2 enclosure, requirements, 3-7 on-board I/O, 1-2...
  • Page 85 83 8VHU 0DQXDO ,QGH[ jumper default positions on-board I/O, 1-2 flash write protection, 2-8 operating system, 4-1 L2 cache disable, 2-8 OS, 4-1 processor configuration, 2-6 description, 4-1 L2 cache, 1-2 password bypass configuration settings, 2-8 configuration settings, 2-7 layout, motherboard, 2-1 PCI Address Assignments, SRM Console LED status indicators, 5-1, 5-2 command, 4-8...
  • Page 86 83 8VHU 0DQXDO ,QGH[ configuration settings, 2-6 summary, 4-13 product safety using, 4-12 compliance, 3-5 invoking, 4-2 special characters, 4-5 updating firmware, 4-11 SRM Console command rack indicator boot, 4-10 connector pinout, A-3 device naming conventions, 4-8 recover firmware environment variable diagnostics firmware auto_action, 4-15 configuration settings, 2-8...
  • Page 87 83 8VHU 0DQXDO ,QGH[ syntax, SRM Console command, 4-4 UP2000+ system configuration, 2-1 components, 1-1 board layout, 2-1 power commands to display, 4-2, 4-6 connectors, 3-1 components, 2-1 product features, 1-1 system management system components, 1-3 features, 1-3 UP2000+ Motherboard system requirements, Linux, 4-24 component list, 2-3 configuration jumpers...
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