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Model 744 Owner's Guide
This guide contains installation instructions.
HP Part No. A4511-90602
Edition E0897
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Model 744 Owner’s Guide This guide contains installation instructions. HP Part No. A4511-90602 Edition E0897 Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Hewlett-Packard Co. 1997 Printing History First Printing: September 1996 Latest Printing: August 1997 UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. NOTICE The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Preface-4 Release Document(s) Preface-4 Related Manuals Preface-5 Revision History Preface-6 Documentation Conventions Preface-7 Questions, Suggestions, or Problems Preface-8 Declaration of Conformity Preface-9 1 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Product Description 1-3 Installation Overview 1-7 Installation Notes 1-7...
  • Page 4 Manuals for System Information 1-14 HP-UX 1-14 HP VUE 1-14 For information on using and configuring the HP VUE interface with HP-UX, see HP VUE User’s Guide. For information on installing HP VUE, refer to HP VUE Installation Guide. 1-14...
  • Page 5 Keyboard and Mouse 3-7 Model 744 Installation 3-8 Tools Required 3-8 Preliminary Requirements 3-8 Installing a Single-Slot Model 744 into an HP Card Cage 3-8 Installing a Dual-Slot Model 744 3-9 Non-HP Installation 3-10 HP Installation (Other Than Primary CPU) 3-11...
  • Page 6 Video Connection 4-12 Keyboard and Mouse Connections 4-13 Network Connection 4-14 Printer Connections 4-16 Preparing for HP-UX Installation 4-16 Configuring HP-UX for a Printer 4-16 Printer Interface 4-16 Printer Cables 4-17 Installation Procedure 4-17 Testing the Printer Installation 4-19 HP Parallel 4-19...
  • Page 7 6 Solving Problems Interpreting the LEDs 6-3 Managing a Boot Failure 6-5 Printer Problems 6-6 A The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features A-2 Main Menu A-3 Configuration Menu A-4 Information Menu A-5 Service Menu A-5 VME Menu A-6 Accessing the Boot Console Interface A-7 Booting Your Workstation A-9 Searching for Bootable Media A-11...
  • Page 8 Contents Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search and Auto Start Flags A-26 Displaying and Setting the Security Mode A-28 Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode A-29 Displaying the LAN Station Address A-30 Displaying System Information A-31 Displaying PIM Information A-32 Displaying and Setting VME Backplane Networking Configuration A-33 Displaying and Setting VME Backplane ROM Boot Configuration A-34 Displaying and Setting the VME Chassis Codes Mode Flag A-35...
  • Page 9 Contents Figures Model 744 Board Computer (Top View) 1-12 Installing RAM Cards 2-7 Installing the GSC Expansion Kit (Exploded View with GSC Card) 2-9 Adding the Front Panel Screws 2-10 Installing a GSC Mezzanine Card (Exploded View with Adapter) 2-12...
  • Page 10 Contents Tables Environmental Requirements 1-11 Determining the VME Card Cage Configuration 3-3 Model 744/132L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet 3-5 Model 744/165L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet 3-5 Model 744 Current Requirements Worksheet 3-6 Monitor Conversion Cables Required 4-5 Audio Specifications 4-10...

  • Page 11: Model 744 Board Computer (Top View)

    Preface This owner’s guide describes how to install and use the HP Model 744 Board Computer. Preface-1...

  • Page 12: Safety And Regulatory Statements Preface-2

    Audience This guide is intended for HP 9000 Model 744 Board Computer users. Safety and Regulatory Statements Safety For safety information see the owner’s guide that came with the system in which you are installing your Model 744 board computer.
  • Page 13 Hewlett-Packard’s system certification tests were conducted with HP-sup- ported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables, such as those you receive with your computer. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 14: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Precautions Preface-4

    Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Electrostatic charges can damage the integrated circuits on printed circuit boards. To prevent such damage from occurring, observe the following pre- cautions during board unpacking, installation, and configuration: • Stand on a static-free mat. • Wear a static strap to ensure that any accumulated electrostatic charge is discharged from your body to ground.

  • Page 15: Related Manuals Preface-5

    Related Manuals If you are using HP-UX version 10.20, refer to the following manuals for more information: • Model 748 Owner’s Guide (A4511-90604) • Using Your HP Workstation (A2615-90003) • Installing and Updating HP-UX (B2355-90050) • Graphics Administration Guide (B2355-90109) •...

  • Page 16: Revision History Preface-6

    Revision History The revision history for each edition of the manual is listed below: HP Part No. A4500-90607 A4511-90602 Preface-6 Edition Revision History E0996 First printing E0897 Updated to include Model 744/165L, PMC, and memory enhancements...

  • Page 17: Documentation Conventions Preface-7

    Documentation Conventions Unless otherwise noted in the text, this guide uses the following symbolic conventions. user-supplied values sample user input output literal values Italic words or characters in for- mats and command descriptions represent values that you must supply. In examples, information that the user enters appears in color.

  • Page 18: Questions, Suggestions, Or Problems Preface-8

    Questions, Suggestions, or Problems If you have any questions, suggestions, or problems with our hardware, soft- ware, or documentation, please contact your HP Response Center. Preface-8...

  • Page 19: Declaration Of Conformity Preface-9

    Declaration of Conformity Preface-9...
  • Page 20 Preface-10...
  • Page 21 Preface-11...
  • Page 22 Preface-12...

  • Page 23: Model 744 Board Computer Overview

    Model 744 Board Computer Overview...
  • Page 24 Model 744 Board Computer Overview This chapter introduces the Model 744 Board Computer. Its purpose is to familiarize you with the board computer and its installation procedure. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system.

  • Page 25: Product Description

    Product Description The HP 9000 Model 744 is a high-performance Precision Architecture board computer based on the Hewlett-Packard PA-RISC 7300LC technology. It contains the following key features: • Model types (the rt designates models that operate under the HP-RT operating system - the models are physically the same):...
  • Page 26 HP-UX 10.20 (or later). The Model 744 typically boots from a hard disk drive. HP-UX may also be installed from an external DDS or CD-ROM drive. If the Model 744 is a client on a LAN, HP-UX can be booted over the LAN. HP-RT 2.21 (or later).
  • Page 27 HP-UX 10.x supports up to three graphics displays. • Main Memory NOTE: A Model 744 configured for more than one RAM card requires installation of a PMC bridge board, a GSC expansion kit, or an HCRX graphics board, thereby occupying two VME slots.
  • Page 28 HCRX24 graphics board (with one additional GSC site) 3 x 5 GSC HP A4267A graphics card 3 x 5 FWD SCSI card, supported only by HP-UX PMC Expander board (with two PMC sites, requires PMC bridge) ATM Network Card (up to 2, GSC expansion kit required, cannot...

  • Page 29: Installation Overview

    HP and full functionality is maintained. CAUTION: The Model 744 Board Computer’s P2 connector has a local bus on the user- defined pins. Verify that your VME card cage’s backplane makes no connections to J2/P2, rows A and C. Refer to IEEE STD 1014-1987, Chapter 7, for more information on use of user-defined pins in VME backplane...

  • Page 30: Supported Products

    • Memory; one or more of the following RAM cards is supported on either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system: NOTE: HP-UX requires a minimum of 32 MB RAM. HP-RT requires a minimum of 16 MB RAM. • Mezzanine (GSC expansion kit) cards: •...

  • Page 31: Typical External Devices

    HP A4303A LAN; high-density 15-pin to 15-pin AUI HP A4223A video; high-density 15-pin to standard 15-pin, HP A4305A video; high-density 15-pin to EVC connector HP A4167A video; standard 15-pin to EVC connector (for use with optional GSC 8-plane graphics card and EVC monitor • Standard cables: HP K2296 SCSI;...

  • Page 32: Keyboard And Mouse

    Model 744 Board Computer Overview Supported Products Keyboard and Mouse The Model 744 supports the following: • • 1-10 HP A2840A keyboard with mini-DIN connector HP A2839A mouse with mini-DIN connector...

  • Page 33: Environmental Requirements

    Air Flow CAUTION: Integrated circuit case and junction temperatures must not exceed those shown in Figure 1-1. Model 744 Board Computer Overview Operating: 0˚ to 55˚C; 10˚c/min rate of change maximum Non-operating: -40˚ to 70˚C Operating: 40˚C: 95% RH max Operating: 4,600m (15,000 ft) to 40˚C...
  • Page 34 = Maximum case temperature in degrees centigrade Figure 1-1 Model 744 Board Computer (Top View) NOTE: The Model 744 should only be operated in an environment that is free from conductive pollution, including dry non-conductive pollution that may become conductive due to expected condensation. 1-12...

  • Page 35: Operating System Overview

    Operating System Overview The Model 744 can be used with either of two operating systems, HP-UX or HP-RT. This manual provides basic information you will need for booting and running HP-UX. It also provides some overview information for HP-RT. The Model 744 uses the standard HP-UX 10.20 or later operating system, a highly versatile system for multitasking, running your application programs, and performing a variety of development tasks.

  • Page 36: Manuals For System Information

    Tasks. appendix in Using HP-UX. you may want to interact with the Model 744 using CDE or HP VUE via the LAN, with an X Window System display. As a simpler window alternative, you can also use the X Window System by itself. All inter- faces are included in HP-UX.

  • Page 37: Online Sources Of Information

    Panel, or by entering man command on a command line, where command is the name of the HP-UX command or routine you want to get informa- tion on. If you’re not sure of the command name, you can enter man -k keyword, where keyword is a likely topic word to search on.
  • Page 38 In most cases, old versions of these files, in their regular locations in the file system, are not overwritten by the update process. In HP-RT, you will find an HP-RT specific README file in /opt/HP-RT/ etc/newconfig/, on the HP-UX host system. This file contains version-spe- cific information.

  • Page 39: Installing Hp-Ux And Hp-Rt

    Model 744 Board Computer Overview Installing HP-UX and HP-RT Installing HP-UX and HP-RT For procedures to install and configure HP-UX, refer to HP-UX System Administration Tasks. For information on clusters, refer to Managing Clusters of HP-UX Comput- ers, and HP VUE User’s Guide.

  • Page 40: Audio

    HP-UX includes audio software comprising an audio editor, Audio Applica- tion Program Interface (AAPI), and some sample programs. Audio output is available through the audio port on the front panel of the Model 744. For highest quality audio, an external headphone set or speaker is recommended.

  • Page 41: Installing Accessories

    Installing Accessories...
  • Page 42 Installing Accessories This chapter describes the accessories you can install on the Model 744 Board Computer and tells you how to install them. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system. The major sections within this chapter are: •...

  • Page 43: Tools Required And Preliminary Procedures

    Tools Required and Preliminary Procedures Tools Required for Installation All field replaceable parts can be accessed with these tools: Static grounding wrist strap No. 1 Pozidriv screwdriver Small flat-tipped screwdriver 5mm (3/16-inch) nutdriver (RAM standoffs require this tool) Preliminary Procedures Perform the following steps before installing or removing accessories: 1 Exit application programs.

  • Page 44: Safety Precautions

    Installing Accessories Safety Precautions Safety Precautions It is essential to practice safety precautions when working with any electrical or electronic products. Following these safety precautions can help protect both you and the equipment from injury and possible permanent damage. Whether the ICs are installed on a printed circuit board or lying on a table, integrated circuit components can be damaged by electro-static discharge.

  • Page 45: Memory

    Memory This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing RAM cards in the Model 744. The Model 744 memory kit contains a memory card, a set of standoffs, a set of screws, and a wrist strap. Preliminary Requirements Perform the following steps before you install a RAM card into the...
  • Page 46 Installing Accessories Memory 5 Properly align the connectors by slightly rotating the RAM card until you can feel the connectors fit together. 6 Gently and evenly push on the top of the connectors with both of your thumbs until the RAM cards are about 1/3 seated. 7 After the connectors are 1/3 seated, continue to push evenly with your thumbs, while pushing harder.

  • Page 47: Ram Card Removal

    Memory RAM Card Removal When removing RAM cards from the Model 744 CPU or the RAM card stack, remove the cards one at a time. Carefully lift the card by the edge near the connectors. Do not try to pry the card up with a tool.

  • Page 48: Gsc Expansion Kit

    See Chapter 3 of this manual for instructions on removing and replacing the Model 744. 2 Place the Model 744 on a static-free mat on a clean, level surface. GSC Expansion Kit Installation Follow these steps to install the expansion kit onto the Model 744: 1 Place the expansion adapter so that you line up the four M2.5x12 screw...

  • Page 49: Installing The Gsc Expansion Kit (Exploded View With Gsc Card)

    Figure 2-2 Installing the GSC Expansion Kit (Exploded View with GSC Card) M2.5X12 Screws Installing Accessories GSC Expansion Kit GCS Card Expansion M2.5X6 Screws...

  • Page 50: Adding The Front Panel Screws

    Installing Accessories GSC Expansion Kit Figure 2-3 Adding the Front Panel Screws 2-10...

  • Page 51: Gsc Mezzanine Cards

    See Chapter 3 of this manual for instructions on removing and replacing the Model 744. 3 Place the Model 744 Board Computer on a static-free mat on a clean, level surface. GSC Mezzanine Card Installation...

  • Page 52: Installing An Hcrx Graphics Board

    Installing an HCRX Graphics Board An HCRX8 or HCRX24 graphics board occupies the same position as the expansion kit adapter. These boards fasten to the 744 in almost the same way as the expansion adapter, with four M2.5X12 screws and two M2.5X6 screws.

  • Page 53: Preliminary Requirements

    Perform the following steps before installing an HCRX board on your Model 744: 1 If the Model 744 is already installed in your system chassis, you must re- move it. See Chapter 3 of this book for instructions on removing and re- placing the Model 744.

  • Page 54: Installing An Hcrx Graphics Board

    Installing Accessories GSC Mezzanine Cards Front Panel Screws Figure 2-5 Installing an HCRX Graphics Board 2-14 M2.5X6 Screws M2.5X12 Screws...

  • Page 55: Pmc Bridge Adapter And Expansion Adapter

    Perform the following steps before installing the adapters onto your Model 744 Board Computer: 1 If the Model 744 is already installed in your system chassis, you must re- move it. See Chapter 3 of this book for instructions on removing and re- placing the Model 744 Board Computer.

  • Page 56: Installing A Pmc Card Onto The Pmc Bridge Adapter

    Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter O-Ring Gasket Bezel blank Figure 2-6 Installing a PMC Card onto the PMC Bridge Adapter 2-16 Site 2 Site 1 Bridge Adapter PMC Card...

  • Page 57: Installing The Pmc Bridge Adapter Onto The Board Computer

    4 Remove the copper EMI gasketing from the front panel of the board com- puter. 5 Install the PMC bridge adapter onto the board computer as shown in Fig- ure 2-7. There are four screws that secure the front bezel, and four screws that secure the VME connectors.

  • Page 58: Installing A Pmc Card Onto The Expansion Adapter

    Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 6 If you are installing the PMC expansion adapter, refer to your third party PMC card installation manual, and set any configuration switches or jumpers that may be required for your application. 7 On the PMC expansion adapter, remove the bezel blank(s) from the sites where you will be installing the PMC card(s).

  • Page 59: Removing Bridge Adapter Screws And Emi Gasket

    9 Remove the four screws from bridge adapter VME connectors, as shown in Figure 2-9. 10 Using a small screwdriver or razor, remove the copper EMI gasket on the front bezel of the bridge adapter, as shown in Figure 2-9. Bridge Adapter Front Bezel EMI gasket...

  • Page 60: Installing The Expansion Adapter Onto The Bridge Adapter

    Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 11 Screw the four threaded standoffs into the bridge adapter’s VME connec- tors. 12 Making sure that the connector and bezels are properly aligned, install the PMC expansion adapter onto the bridge adapter, as shown in Figure 2-10. Ensure that the interboard connector seats properly by applying pressure to the top of the expansion board and to the bottom of the bridge board.

  • Page 61: Removing Ejector Handle Labels

    Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 13 If you have installed a PMC expansion adapter, resulting in a three board assembly, we recommend that you install the ejector handle sleeves in- cluded in your kit. The procedure is as follows: a Remove the logo and model labels from the ejector handles on your board computer, as shown in Figure 2-11.

  • Page 62: Installing Ejector Handle Sleeves

    Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter b Slide the sleeves over each set of handles, as shown in Figure 2-12. Figure 2-12 Installing Ejector Handle Sleeves 2-22 Sleeves...

  • Page 63: Installing The Springs And Labels

    Thread the springs included in the kit into the ejector handles on the PMC expansion board, and with the springs compressed, slide the la- bels from the Model 744 Board Computer into the sleeves, as shown in Figure 2-13.

  • Page 64: Installing The Board Computer With Pmc Into Vme Card Cage

    14 Remove the VME slot cover plate(s) from the VME card cage, as required to open the slots the new assembly will occupy. 15 Insert the Model 744 with the attached PMC adapter(s) into card cage slots until the they seat properly and the front panels are flush against the card cage.
  • Page 65 17 Plug in the power cord(s), and then turn on the power for the VME card cage and boot the operating system. 18 Log in as root and use the SAM utility to configure the HP-UX kernel for PCI support. (PMC cards require PCI drivers in the kernel.) 19 When SAM has started, choose the Kernel Configuration ->...

  • Page 66: Pcmcia

    For information on installing a PCMCIA adapter and a flash disk card, see HP Z5117A PCMCIA Adapter Installation and User’s Guide (Z5117- 90001). NOTE: The PCMCIA adapter may not be installed on a Model 744 board computer that has built-in graphics. PCMCIA is supported under HP-RT only. 2-26...

  • Page 67: Typical Installation In A Vme Card Cage

    Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage...
  • Page 68 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage This chapter describes the Model 744 Board Computer and tells you how to install it. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system. The major sections within this chapter are: •...

  • Page 69: Configuring The Vme Card Cage

    In the Model 748 card cage, slots 1 and 2 are powered by the bottom power supply. Slots 3 through 8 are powered by the top power supply. A Model 744 Board Computer with its expansion kit attached, installed in slots 2 and 3, will cause the power supplies to shut down.
  • Page 70 Configuring the VME Card Cage 2 To determine the maximum current usage of the Model 744 memory cards, either use Figure 3-1 and Table 3-2 (for Model 744/132L) or Table 3-3 (for Model 744/165L). You must work with the worst case power draw to correctly determine power usage.

  • Page 71: Model 744 Memory Slots

    Figure 3-1 Model 744 Memory Slots Table 3-2 Model 744/132L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet Memory Card Size 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 16 MB Total memory current Choose the worst case active bank(s) for your calculation. Slot positions and amount of 32MB cards determine the number of active banks.

  • Page 72: Model 744 Current Requirements Worksheet

    5 Ensure the backplane IACK and Bus Grant (0, 1, 2, and 3) daisy-chains are: • Enabled from the previous slot(s) into the slot in which the Model 744 will be installed. • Passed through all other empty backplane slots.

  • Page 73: Keyboard And Mouse

    This section provides step-by-step instructions for connecting a keyboard and mouse to your Model 744. 1 Unpack your new keyboard and place it near your Model 744. 2 Plug the keyboard cable connector into your Model 744 at the PS/2 con- nector labeled PS/2 0 Kbd. NOTE: The keyboard must be connected to PS/2 0 to be operational.

  • Page 74: Model 744 Installation

    Installing a Single-Slot Model 744 into an HP Card Cage Follow these steps to install the Model 744 into the VME card cage: 1 Position the board computer at the desired slot and slide it into the card cage until it seats properly and the front panel is flush against the card cage.

  • Page 75: Installing A Dual-Slot Model 744

    Board Computer Captive Screws Installing a Dual-Slot Model 744 1 Put the Model 744 at the desired slot. Position and slide it into the card cage until it seats properly with the front panel and front panel extension flush against the card cage.

  • Page 76: Non-Hp Installation

    Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Non-HP Installation Non-HP Installation The Model 744 Board Computer’s P2 connector has a local bus on user- defined pins. Verify that your VME card cage backplane makes no connec- tions to J2/P2, rows A and C.

  • Page 77: Hp Installation (Other Than Primary Cpu)

    HP Installation (Other Than Primary CPU) The Model 744 Board Computer’s P2 connector has a local bus on user- defined pins. The VME slot used by the Model 744 must make no connec- tions to J2/P2, rows A and C.

  • Page 78: Model 744 Removal

    1 Read the steps in “Turning Off the System,” in Chapter 5. Removing a Model 744 Follow these steps to remove the Model 744 from a VME card cage: 1 Loosen the captive screws at each end of the board computer that hold the...

  • Page 79: Board Computer Captive Screws

    Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Model 744 Removal Figure 3-3 Board Computer Captive Screws 3-13...
  • Page 80 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Model 744 Removal 3-14...

  • Page 81: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables...
  • Page 82 This chapter describes the various cable connections you will make when installing the Model 744 Board Computer. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system. The major sections within this chapter are: •...

  • Page 83: Introduction

    • A keyboard or mouse (PS/2 ports) connection • A Network (AUI LAN) connection • Printer (HP parallel and RS-232) connections • A SCSI port connection Figure 4-1 shows the front panel connectors for the Model 744. SE SCSI Figure 4-1 Model 744 Front Panel Connectors...

  • Page 84: Connecting A Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, Or Text-Only Terminal

    Depending on your operating system, the Model 744 supports a maximum of three monitors at the same time. For more information on connecting mul- tiple monitors to your Model 744, see “Multi-Display Systems,” later in this chapter. (HP-RT supports only one monitor at a time.) Configuration Requirements This section provides information on configuration requirements and step-...

  • Page 85: Multi-Display Systems

    GSC mezzanine card HCRX graphics Multi-Display Systems HP-UX 10.20 and later supports up to three monitors simultaneously. To have more than one display on your system, you must have multiple graphics capability installed. Four architectures support multi-display systems: • On-board graphics and an expansion kit with one or two GSC graphics cards installed (one, two, or three displays).

  • Page 86: Connecting A Monitor To Hcrx, Gsc, Or On-Board Video Connector

    Connecting Cables Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Termi- CAUTION: Some CRT-based monitors are heavy. Use caution when lifting and unpacking the monitor. GSC 3 x 5 Graphics Connector Note: On-board and HCRX connectors require conversion cable. Figure 4-2 Connecting a Monitor to HCRX, GSC, or On-Board Video Connector 1 On-board graphics and HCRX board: a Plug the small connector of the conversion video cable into the video...

  • Page 87: Power Cord

    NOTE: Use of the (B) port requires that VME Services software be installed in the kernel under HP-UX. The (B) port is not supported during “cold installs” of HP-UX because VME Services is not installed in the “install kernel”. Figure 4-3...
  • Page 88 Connecting Cables Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Termi- 3 Plug the other end of the serial cable into the serial connector on the ter- minal. Once you have connected and powered on your terminal and board com- puter, you may need to reconfigure your board computer for the terminal to be the console (see Appendix A).

  • Page 89: Audio Connection

    Connecting Cables Audio Connection Audio Connection Model 744 Board Computers provide compact disc-quality audio input and output in stereo with a 16-bit coder-decoder (CODEC) over a frequency range of 25-20,000 Hz. Output is provided by a small internal speaker and a stereo headphone mini-plug (8 ohms impedance).
  • Page 90 Connecting Cables Audio Connection Table 4-2 lists the audio specifications, Figure 4-4 shows the audio connec- tor, and Table 4-3 shows the audio connector pinouts. Table 4-2 Audio Specifications Function Headphone maximum output level Input sensitivity Programmable input gain Programmable output attenuation Programmable rates Signal to noise ration...

  • Page 91: Audio Connector

    Figure 4-4 Audio Connector Table 4-3 Audio Connector Pinouts Pin Number Signal Mic GND Line-in left Line-in right Headset right Headset left Mic-in A Mic-in B Line-in GND Headset GND Connecting Cables Audio Connection 4-11...

  • Page 92: Video Connection

    Connecting Cables Video Connection Video Connection Model 744 Board Computers with on-board graphics circuit have the display RAM and can be configured for several types of monitors. Graphic monitors connect to the 15-pin video connector. Figure 4-5 shows the video connec- tor, and Table 4-4 shows the video connector pinouts.

  • Page 93: Keyboard And Mouse Connections

    Keyboard and Mouse Connections There are two PS/2 style serial ports: one PS/2 keyboard port and one PS/2 mouse port. In the Boot Console Handler’s hardware menu, they are listed as PS/0 and PS/1. Figure 4-6 shows the PS/2 connector. Also refer to Figure 4-1;...

  • Page 94: Network Connection

    Connecting Cables Network Connection Network Connection LAN circuits use the Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 standard interface. Only the Attachment Unit Interface (AUI) version is used; no BNC connector is pro- vided for ThinLAN. Figure 4-7 shows the AUI LAN connector. Also refer to Figure 4-1.

  • Page 95: Aui Lan Connector Pinouts

    Table 4-6 AUI LAN Connector Pinouts Pin Number Signal CI-A DO-A DI-S (GND) DI-A CO-A (NC) CO-S (NC) CI-B DO-B DO-S (GND) DI-B +12V CO-B (NC) Connecting Cables Network Connection 4-15...

  • Page 96: Printer Connections

    If you don’t want to use SAM to install the printer, or if SAM is not on your system, you can use HP-UX commands directly to accomplish the same tasks. For information on using manual system administration procedures, see HP-UX System Administration Tasks.

  • Page 97: Printer Cables

    • HP A4300A (HP Parallel): high-density 25-pin to standard 25-pin “F” • HP A4301A (Serial): 9-pin high density to standard 9-pin “M”...
  • Page 98 Connecting Cables Printer Connections 6 Choose an appropriate selection on the sub-menu giving options for Par- allel, Serial, HP-IB, and so on. A screen provides you with the information on available parallel or serial interfaces. 7 If you chose Add Serial (RS-232C) Printer/Plotter, more than one serial interface could be listed.

  • Page 99: Testing The Printer Installation

    Scanjet interfaces are not supported. A high-density micro D-sub connector is used for the HP Parallel interface. An HP A4300A conversion cable is required to convert to a standard PC compatible 25-pin female D-sub cable. Figure 4-8 shows the HP parallel connector. Also refer to Figure 4-1.

  • Page 100: Hp Parallel Connector

    Connecting Cables Printer Connections Figure 4-8 HP Parallel Connector Table 4-7 shows the connector pinouts for the HP parallel connector. Table 4-7 HP Parallel Connector Pinouts Signal Number NSTROBE Data 0 Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4 Data 5...

  • Page 101: Rs-232 Port A

    RS-232 Port A There are two PS/2 type serial interfaces - Port A and Port B. The serial ports use a high-density connector. An HP A4301A conversion cable is required to convert to a standard PC-compatible 9-pin male D-sub cable. Figure 4-9 shows the RS-232 serial connector.

  • Page 102: Scsi Connection

    Connecting Cables SCSI Connection SCSI Connection The built-in SE SCSI port is implemented using an NCR710 macrocell inside the I/O ASIC chip. This 8-bit single-ended implementation is compat- ible with the current Series 700 products and supports 5 MB/sec data trans- fer rates.

  • Page 103: Scsi Connector Pinouts

    Table 4-9 SCSI Connector Pinouts Signal Number Signal Number Number DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 Data Parity Connecting Cables SCSI Connection Signal 4-23...
  • Page 104 Connecting Cables SCSI Connection 4-24...

  • Page 105: Powering On And Off

    Powering On and Off...

  • Page 106: Turning On The System

    Powering On and Off This chapter discusses how to turn on and turn off the system. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system. The major sections within this chapter are: • Turning On the System...

  • Page 107: Turning On The System

    RS-232C (Port A) on the board computer. 2 Check the SCSI connections and power on any peripheral devices. 3 Turn on the VMEbus chassis. Your Model 744 system turns on with the VMEbus chassis that it is plugged into. NOTE: If your Model 744 does not have on-board or supplementary graphics, the default console display is available through the RS-232C (Port A).
  • Page 108 Powering On and Off Turning On the System 4 The system displays a sequence of boot messages. The Model 744 boots from the host system unless it has its own external disk or another LAN- configured system from which to boot. See Appendix A for configuring an automatic boot selection.

  • Page 109: Turning Off The System

    Model 744. CAUTION: If you have a local disk attached to the Model 744, do not turn off power to the system without first shutting down the operating system software according to the following procedure. Turning off the power for your system without first doing the shutdown procedure may result in damage to data on...
  • Page 110 CAUTION: If you are using a local disk with the Model 744, do not turn off power to your system without first shutting down the operating system software according to the following procedure. Turning off the power for your system without first doing the shutdown procedure may result in damage to data on your disk.

  • Page 111: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems...
  • Page 112 Solving Problems This chapter provides information on troubleshooting various problems. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using the HP-UX operating system. The major sections within this chapter are: • Interpreting the LEDs • Managing a Boot Failure • Printer Problems...

  • Page 113: Interpreting The Leds

    Interpreting the LEDs Interpreting the LEDs The Model 744 provides two LEDs, located to the left and right of the reset switch, as shown in Figure 6-1. The red LED is labeled SYSFAIL and the green LED is labeled POWER.

  • Page 114: Led Indicators

    Solving Problems Interpreting the LEDs Table 6-1 provides information on the red and green LEDs. Table 6-1 LED Indicators SYSFAIL POWER (Red) (Green) 2Hz Flash 1 Flash/sec. 4 Flash/sec. Meaning No Power Normal Power-on/self- test Memory Failure CPU (board) Failure No console identified OS is booted with VME services failure...

  • Page 115: Managing A Boot Failure

    Managing a Boot Failure The boot program is located in the firmware of your Model 744. You can configure the behavior of the boot process by interacting with the Boot Con- sole Handler (BCH). See Appendix A for procedures dealing with the boot console handler.

  • Page 116: Printer Problems

    Solving Problems Printer Problems Printer Problems If you experience problems in printing, check the following: • The power cord for the printer is plugged in. • The printer is turned on. • The printer selection switches are set for online. •...

  • Page 117: A The Boot Console Interface

    The Boot Console Interface This chapter describes the interface to the Boot Console Handler (BCH).

  • Page 118: Boot Console User Interface Features

    Boot Console User Interface Features There are times when you want to interact directly with the hardware of your single board computer before it boots the operating system. Your 744 sys- tem provides a menu-driven boot console interface that allows you to per- form special tasks, display information, and set certain system parameters, even if the operating system is unavailable.

  • Page 119: Main Menu

    The boot console menus follow, showing the various tasks you can perform and the information available. The shortened version of all commands is indicated by the uppercase letters. Help is available for all menus and commands by using either help, he, or ? and the menu or command you want help on.

  • Page 120: Configuration Menu

    The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features Configuration Menu ------ Configuration Menu -------------------------------------------- Command ------- AUto [BOot|SEArch] [ON|OFF] BootID [<proc>] [<boot ID>] BootINfo BootTimer [0 - 200] DEfault FastBoot [ON|OFF] MOnitor [LIST|<path> <type>] PAth [PRI|ALT|CON|KEY] [<path>] SEArch [DIsplay|IPL] [<path>] SECure [ON|OFF] TIme [c:y:m:d:h:m:[s] BOot [PRI|ALT|<path>]...

  • Page 121: Information Menu

    Information Menu ------ Information Menu ---------------------------------------------- Command Description ----------- ----------- Display all system information BootINfo Display boot-related information CAche Display cache information ChipRevisions Display revisions of VLSI and firmware COprocessor Display coprocessor information FwrVersion Display firmware version Dispay I/O interface information LanAddress Display built-in system LAN address MEmory...

  • Page 122: Vme Menu

    The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features VME Menu ------- VME Menu ------------------------------------------------------------ Command ------- BPNconfig <cpu> <anchor> <am> BPRconfig <addr> <am> ModeFlags [CC [ON|OFF]] NV_SECTIONS DEfault ALL BOot [PRI|ALT|<path>] DIsplay HElp [<menu>|<command>] RESET MAin ------- VME Menu: Enter command > Description ----------- Show or set VME BPN parameters...

  • Page 123: Accessing The Boot Console Interface

    Accessing the Boot Console Interface To access the boot console interface, follow these steps: NOTE: This procedure should be done by a system administrator with root user privileges. 1 Close any files and applications on your workstation. 2 In a terminal window, enter the following command: reboot -h 3 When the system has completely shut down, power off the system then power it back on.
  • Page 124 The Boot Console Interface Accessing the Boot Console Interface 4 Press a key. You will then see the following message: The Main Menu of the boot console appears. ------ Main Menu ------------------------------------------ Command ------- BOot [PRI|ALT|<path>] PAth [PRI|ALT|CON|KEY][<path>] SEArch [DIsplay|IPL] [<path>] COnfiguration [<command>] INformation [<command>] SERvice [<command>]...

  • Page 125: Booting Your Workstation

    Booting Your Workstation Usually, you start your workstation by turning it on and waiting for the oper- ating system to boot automatically. However, you may not always want the usual sequence to occur. For example, you may want to start your workstation from an operating sys- tem that is stored on a device that is different from your usual boot device.
  • Page 126 • The Initial System Loader (ISL) is the program that actually controls the loading of the operating system. By interacting with ISL, you can choose to load an alternate version of the HP-UX operating system. If you wish to interact with the ISL before booting your workstation, follow the direc- tions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface”...

  • Page 127: Searching For Bootable Media

    VME backplane networking bpr is VME backplane ROM boot ata is a PCMCIA card (supported by HP-RT operating system only) pcin is an optional PCI card in slot n pmcn is an optional PMC card in site n...

  • Page 128: Restoring The Factory Default Configuration

    Configuration Menu: Enter command > The factory default EEPROM settings are now restored. This process does not affect the VME configuration in the EEPROM. The defaults are as follows: A-12 OS_ID: HP-UX Fast Size: 0xF (all memory is tested) Primary Path: sescsi.6.0 Alternate Path: sescsi.5.0...

  • Page 129: Displaying And Setting Paths

    Displaying and Setting Paths A path is the hardware address of a device that is attached to the I/O system of your workstation. The path command sets the system paths shown in Table A-1. The path command sets and displays the hardware address of a specified device attached to the I/O bus of your workstation.

  • Page 130: Mnemonic Style Notation

    The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths The paths are displayed in Mnemonic Style Notation, as shown in Table A-2. Table A-2 Built-in SCSI Optional Built-in LAN VME Backplane Networking VME Backplane ROM Boot PCMCIA PCI Slot PMC Slot On-board Graphics Optional Graphics 1 Optional Graphics 2...
  • Page 131 To display the current setting for a particular system path, follow the direc- tions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter, and then type the following at the prompt: Main Menu: Enter command > path path_type where path_type is one of the path types listed in Table A-1. For example, to get the path to the primary boot device, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface”...

  • Page 132: Displaying And Setting The Monitor Type

    The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Your system ships from the factory preset to use a monitor with a specific resolution and frequency. If you replace your workstation’s monitor with a different type of monitor, you must reconfigure your workstation to support the new monitor.

  • Page 133: Displaying The Current Monitor Configuration

    Displaying the Current Monitor Configuration To display the current monitor configuration for your system from the Con- figuration Menu of the boot console interface, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter. Once you are in the Boot Console Interface Main Menu, type: Main Menu: Enter command >...

  • Page 134: Setting The Monitor Type

    GRAPHICS(0) GRAPHICS(0) GRAPHICS(0) GRAPHICS(0) GRAPHICS(0) GRAPHICS(0) GRAPHICS(0) GRAPHICS(0) Configuration Menu: Enter command > * These monitor types are not supported on the Model 744 on-board graph- ics. A-18 Slot Head Type Size Freq ---- ---- ---- --------- ---- 1280x1024 75Hz...
  • Page 135 To set the monitor type for graphics(0) to monitor type 2 you would enter the following; Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor graphics(0) 2 This will take effect on the next reboot. MONITOR INFORMATION Path Slot Head ----------- ---- ---- -------- GRAPHICS(0) f8000000...

  • Page 136: Setting The Monitor Type At Power On

    The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Setting the Monitor Type at Power On If you replace your workstation’s monitor with a different monitor type, and do not set the workstation’s graphics parameters by using the monitor com- mand before doing so, you need to perform the following steps at power on: If your keyboard connects to the PS/2 connector on your system, wait 2 sec- onds after the Num Lock light flashes near the end of the boot sequence,...

  • Page 137: Using The Emergency Interactive Console Search

    1 Make sure that the monitor(s) and/or terminal(s) are powered on. 2 Hold the Model 744 board computer's reset/abort switch in its Abort po- sition, then turn on power to the VMEbus chassis. 3 A message similar to the following is displayed on each monitor connect-...
  • Page 138 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type If no keyboards are found the following message is displayed: WARNING: No keyboard(s) found. Turn off system To advance all graphics adapter monitors to the next resolution, press the <Tab> key one time and wait five seconds for all monitor types to change.

  • Page 139: Displaying The Current Memory Configuration

    Displaying the Current Memory Configuration The memory command shows the memory configuration table. To display the current memory configuration for your system, from the Information Menu of the boot console interface, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter. Once you are in the Boot Console Interface Main Menu, type: Main Menu: Enter command >...
  • Page 140 Physical Slot ------------- Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 ========================================================== Side view of Model 9000/744/165L Single Board Computer PCB. SUGGESTION: If possible, turn off the computer and check to A-24 MEMORY INFORMATION MEMORY STATUS TABLE Slot Size Status...

  • Page 141: Displaying The Status Of The System I/O

    Displaying the Status of the System I/O The IO command is available from the information menu. It lets you iden- tify all built-in I/O devices and optional I/O devices installed in the option slots. To use the IO command from the Information Menu of the boot console interface, type: Information Menu: Enter command >...

  • Page 142: Setting The Auto Boot And Auto Search And Auto Start Flags

    The Boot Console Interface Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search and Auto Start Flags Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search and Auto Start Flags The auto boot, auto search, and auto start flags are variables stored in your workstation’s nonvolatile memory.
  • Page 143 Autosearch searches for devices in the following order: NOTE: The following paths are not searched unless they are referenced by the primary or alternate boot paths: EISA and VME cards are not searched. Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search and Auto Start Flags Primary Boot Path Alternate Boot Path FW SCSI in GSC Slot 1...

  • Page 144: Displaying And Setting The Security Mode

    The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Security Mode Displaying and Setting the Security Mode The SECure flag is a variable stored in non-volatile memory. (Non-volatile memory retains its contents even after power is turned off.) If you reset this flag to a new value, the change takes effect the next time you reboot the board computer.

  • Page 145: Displaying And Setting The Fastboot Mode

    Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode When fastboot is enabled (set to on), your workstation does a quick check of the memory and skips I/O interface testing during its power-on self tests. This enables your workstation to complete its boot process more quickly. The default factory setting is for fastboot to be disabled (off).

  • Page 146: Displaying The Lan Station Address

    The Boot Console Interface Displaying the LAN Station Address Displaying the LAN Station Address It is sometimes necessary to supply a LAN station address of your worksta- tion to other users. For example, if your workstation is to become a member of a cluster, the cluster administrator needs to know your LAN station address in order to add your workstation to the cluster.

  • Page 147: Displaying System Information

    The Boot Console Interface Displaying System Information Displaying System Information The all command allows you to display the system’s processor revision and speed, cache size, memory size, flag settings, and the boot and console paths. To display system information from the Information Menu, type the following at the prompt: Information Menu: Enter command >...

  • Page 148: Displaying Pim Information

    The Boot Console Interface Displaying PIM Information Displaying PIM Information The pim command allows you to display the most recent PIM information for the specified fault type. To display PIM information for a specific fault, type the following at the Service Menu prompt: Service Menu: Enter command >...

  • Page 149: Displaying And Setting Vme Backplane Networking Configuration

    Displaying and Setting VME Backplane Networking Configuration Displaying and Setting VME Backplane Networking Configuration On the VME menu, BPNconfig is used to display or set the VME backplane networking parameters stored in non-volatile memory. To display the current VME backplane networking parameters enter the fol- lowing at the VME menu prompt: VME Menu: Enter command >...

  • Page 150: Displaying And Setting Vme Backplane Rom Boot Configuration

    The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting VME Backplane ROM Boot Configuration Displaying and Setting VME Backplane ROM Boot Configuration On the VME menu, BPRconfig is used to display or set the VME backplane ROM boot parameters stored in non-volatile memory. To display the current VME backplane ROM boot parameters enter the fol- lowing at the VME menu prompt: VME Menu: Enter command >...

  • Page 151: Displaying And Setting The Vme Chassis Codes Mode Flag

    Displaying and Setting the VME Chassis Codes Mode Flag Displaying and Setting the VME Chassis Codes Mode Flag On the VME menu, ModeFlags is used to display or set flags which enable or disable the display of diagnostic chassis codes on SERIAL_1. To display the current setting of the mode flag enter the following command: VME Menu: Enter command >...

  • Page 152: Restoring The Factory Default Vme Eeprom Configuration

    The Boot Console Interface Restoring the Factory Default VME EEPROM Configuration Restoring the Factory Default VME EEPROM Configuration The NV_SECTIONS command restores the non-volatile sections area of the system EEPROM to the default factory settings. To restore the factory default settings, enter the following command: VME Menu: Enter command >nv_sections de all CAUTION: All VME system configuration data maintained in this area of the EEPROM is...
  • Page 153 PMC expansion, 2-15 cables, 4-1 configuring VME card cage, 3-3 HP-RT, 1-17 HP-UX, 1-17 keyboard, 4-13 keyboard and mouse, 3-7 Model 744, 3-8 non-HP VME cage, 3-10 monitor, 4-4 mouse, 4-13 network cable, 4-14 notes, 1-7 overview, 1-7 printer, 4-16...
  • Page 154 4-16 connecting, 4-16 product description, 1-3 regulations emissions, Preface-2 related manuals, Preface-5 release documents, Preface-4 removal Model 744, 3-12 revision history, Preface-6 solving problems, 6-1 boot failure, 6-5 LED codes, 6-3 printer, 6-6 supported products, 1-8 system information displaying, A-31...

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