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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Systems Introduction
The Vaxstation 2000 and Microvax 2000 Systems
Front View of the Vaxstation 2000 and Microvax 2000 Systems
Mass Storage Expansion Box for both Systems
Front View of the Hard Disk Expansion Box
Front View of the Tape Drive Expansion Box
Options
Internat Memory Options
Thinwire Ethernet Option on Microvax 2000
FRU Locations
FRU Locations in the System Box
FRU Locations in the Expansion Boxes
Chapter 2 Testing and Troubleshooting
Introduction
Using Console Mode
Determining the Console Device
Entering Console Mode
Exiting Console Mode
Diagnostic Console Device
Console Commands
Testing
Power-Up Tests
Example of Power-Up Tests Screen Display
Power-Up Test Error Codes
Example of the Configuration Table
Self-Test
Example of Running Self-Test on the Disk Controller
Example of Running a Series of Self-Tests
Self-Test with Loopback Connectors
Self-Test Error Codes
System Exerciser Diagnostics
System Exerciser Diagnostic Commands
System Exerciser Error Codes
System Exerciser Display Example
Troubleshooting Procedures
MONO - Monochrome Video Troubleshooting Procedures (Vaxstation 2000 Only)
Self-Test
System Exerciser
Self-Test
NVR - Non-Volatile RAM Troubleshooting Procedures
DZ - Serial Line Controller Troubleshooting Procedures
Self-Test
System Exerciser
MEM - Memory Troubleshooting Procedures
Self-Test
MM - Memory Management Unit Troubleshooting Procedures
Example of MEM System Exerciser Error Code
MEM System Exerciser Error Codes
Self-Test
FP - Floating Point Unit Troubleshooting Procedures
Interval Timer Troubleshooting Procedures
HDC - Disk Drives and Controller Troubleshooting Procedures
Self-Test
System Exerciser
HDC Disk Controller System Exerciser Error Codes
Troubleshooting the Hard Disk Drive Expansion Box
Drive Select Jumper Settings on Disk Drives
RD53 Drive Select Jumper Setting for DUAO and DUA1
PC - Tape Drive Controller Troubleshooting Procedures
Self-Test
RX33 Drive Select Jumper Setting for DUA2
TPC Power-Up and Self-Test Error Code
System Exerciser
TPC Tape Controller System Exerciser Error Codes
Tape Drive Expansion Box System Exerciser Error Codes
Troubleshooting the Tape Expansion Box
SYS - Interrupt Controller and Thinwire Ethernet ID ROM Troubleshooting Procedures
Self-Test
NI - Thinwire Ethernet Network Option Troubleshooting Procedures
Self-Test
System Exerciser
Power Supply Troubleshooting Procedures
Flowchart for Troubleshooting the Power Supply
VR260 Monochrome Monitor Troubleshooting Procedures
VR260 Troubleshooting Table
Terminal Communication Troubleshooting Procedures
Flowchart Fortroubleshooting Terminal Communications
Flowchart for Troubleshooting Terminal Communications on the DEC423 Converter
Utilities
Configuration Table
Example of the Configuration Table
DZ Explanation in Configuration Table
MEM Explanation in Configuration Table
Example of the DZ Line in the Configuration Table
Example of MEM Error Display in the Configuration Table
HDC Explanation in Configuration Table
Example of the Second HDC Line in the Configuration Table
TPC Explanation in Configuration Table
Example of the Second TPC Line in the Configuration Table
NI Explanation in Configuration Table
Determining the Revision Levels in the System Module'srom
Example of the System Module's ROM Code Revision Levels
Example of Tape Port Bus Information
Setting NVR Default Boot Device
Setting NVR Default Boot Flags
Example of the TZK50 and TK50 ROM Revision Levels
Example of Changing the Default Boot Flag
Setting NVR Default Recovery Action Flags
Language Inquiry Menü
Example of Changing the NVR Recovery Action Flags
Default Recovery Flags
Circle Cross-Hatch Alignment Pattern
Screen of E's Pattern
White Screen
Mass Storage Disk Formatter
Example of Formatting a Hard Disk Drive
Example of Formatting an RX33 Floppy Diskette
Example of Formatting an Unknown Hard Disk Drive
Disk Formatter Messages
Mass Storage Disk Verifier
Example of Running the Disk Verifier on DUA1
Error Codes for the Disk Formatter
Disk Verifier Messages
Error Codes for the Disk Verifier
Special Diagnostic Key for Field Service System Exerciser
Example of Creating the Special Key on a Floppy Diskette
Thinwire Network Loop Testing Utility
Example of Creating the Special Key on a Compactape
FRU Locations
Shield Removal
Expansion Adapter Cover Screw Locations
System Box Cover Screw Locations
System Box Cover Removal
Disconnecting the Cables from the Shield
System Module Assembly Removal from Shield
System Module Assembly Screw Locations on the Shield
Network Interconnect Cables
System Module Removal
Battery Cable Location
Network ID ROM Location on System Module
Vaxstation 2000 and Microvax 2000 System Jumper
Memory Module Removal
Network Interconnect Module Removal
RD53 Hard Disk Drive Removal from System Box
Disconnecting the Hard Disk Drive from System Box
RD53 Disk Drive Device Electronics Board Removal
Drive Mounting Bracket Screw Locations
RD53 Device Electronics Board Removal
RX33 and RD32 Drive Removal (Half-Height Drives) from the System Box
Half-Height Drive(S) Screw Locations
Disconnecting the RX33 and RD32 Half-Height Drives
Half-Height Drives Mounting Brackets Removal
RD32 Disk Drive Device Electronics Board Removal
RD32 Device Electronics Board Screw Locations
Disconnecting J4 from RD32 Device Electronics Board
Disconnecting J5 and J6 from RD32 Device Electronics Board
RD32 Device Electronics Board Jumper Location
Resistor Load Board Removal from System Box
Drive Mounting Bracket Screw Locations
Battery Pack Removal
Battery Cable Location
Power Supply Removal from the System Box
Vaxstation 2000 VR260 Monochrome Monitor
VR260 FRU Locations
VR260 Cover
VR260 Controls and Video Cable Locations
VR260 Deflection Board Removal
High-Voltage Discharge Tool
VR260 Deflection Board
VR260 Rear Bulkhead Assembly
VR260 Rear Bulkhead Screw Locations
VR260 Rear Bulkhead
VR260 Video Board Removal
VR260 Transformer Assembly
VR260 Video Board
VR260 Transformer Assembly
VR260 Tube/Yoke/Bezel Assembly Removal
VR260 Tube/Yoke/Bezel Assembly Screw Locations
VR260 Tube/Yoke/Bezel Assembly's LED Cable
VR260 LED Assembly
VR260 Led/Bezel Assembly
Keyboard Removal (Vaxstation 2000 Only)
Disconnecting the Keyboard
Mouse and Tablet (Vaxstation 2000 Only)
Disconnecting the Mouse or Tablet
Terminal Disconnection from Microvax 2000
DEC423 Converter Removal from Microvax 2000
DEC423 Converter's Mounting Screw Locations
Expansion Adapter Removal
Expansion Adapter Screws
Expansion Adapter Disk Interface Module Removal
Expansion Adapter Cover Screws Location
Expansion Adapter Disk Interface Module Cables and Screw
Vaxstation 2000 and Microvax 2000 Expansion Box
Hard Disk Drive Expansion Box Disconnection from
System Box
Hard Disk Expansion Box Cable
Hard Disk Drive Removal from Hard Disk Expansion Box
Hard Disk Expansion Box Cover Screw Locations
Resistor Load Board Power Cable
Hard Disk Expansion Box Drive Mounting Screws
Hard Disk Expansion Box Drive Cables Locations
Hard Disk Expansion Box Drive Mounting Bracket Screws Location
Power Supply Removal from the Hard Disk Expansion Box
Hard Disk Expansion Box Cover Screw Locations
Hard Disk Expansion Box Resistor Load Board Power Cable
Hard Disk Expansion Box Shield Screw Locations
Hard Disk Expansion Box Power Supply Mounting Screw Locations
Resistor Load Board Removal from the Hard Disk Expansion Box
Hard Disk Expansion Box Cover Screw Location
Hard Disk Expansion Box Resistor Load Board Power Cable
Tape Drive Expansion Box Disconnection from System Box
Tape Drive Expansion Box Data Cable
TZK50 Controller Board Removal from the Tape Drive Expansion Box
Tape Drive Expansion Box Cover Screw Locations
TZK50 Controller Board Cable Locations
TK50 Tape Drive Removal from Tape Drive Expansion Box
Tape Drive Expansion Box Shield Screw Locations
Tape Drive Expansion Box Drive Mounting Screw
Power Supply Removal from the Tape Drive Expansion Box
Tape Drive Expansion Box Power Supply Mounting Screw Locations
Resistor Load Board Removal from the Tape Drive Expansion Box
Tape Drive Expansion Box Resistor Load Board Power
Cable Locations
Recommended Spares List
Chapter 4 Video Monitor Adjustments (Vaxstation 2000)
Introduction
VR260 Monochrome Monitor
Preparations
Horizontal and Vertical Linearity and Focus Adjustments
Circle Cross-Hatch Display
Width, Height. and Centering Adjustments
Adjusting Minimum Raster
Reassembling the VR260 Monitor
Introduction
Memory Module Installation
Thinwire Ethernet Network Interconnect Module Installation
System Box Disk Drive Installation
Drive Mounting Brackets Screw Locations
Resistor Load Board Location
Drive Mounting Positions
Expansion Adapter Installation
Installing Expansion Adapter
Connecting Read/Write Cable to Disk Interface Module
Hard Disk Expansion Box Installation
Tape Drive Expansion Box Installation
Console Command Syntax B-L
Console Commands B-L
Boot
Comment
Deposit
Examine
Find
Halt
Initialize
Repeat
Start
Test
Unjam
Transfer
Special Keys
Appendix C Console Messages and Explanations
System Software
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Maintenance Guide
Order No. EK-VSTAA-MG-001
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Troubleshooting
Chapter 2 Testing and Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Procedures
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Self-test
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System Exerciser
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Self-test
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Self-test
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Troubleshooting the Hard Disk Drive Expansion Box
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PC - Tape Drive Controller Troubleshooting Procedures
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Troubleshooting the Tape Expansion Box
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SYS - Interrupt Controller and ThinWire Ethernet ID ROM Troubleshooting Procedures
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NI - ThinWire Ethernet Network Option Troubleshooting Procedures
63
Power Supply Troubleshooting Procedures
64
VR260 Monochrome Monitor Troubleshooting Procedures
66
Terminal Communication Troubleshooting Procedures
68
Flowchart for Troubleshooting Terminal Communications on the DEC423 Converter
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