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Page 1: Upgrade Guide
DIGITAL Personal Workstation Upgrade Guide Part Number: EK–DPWST–UP. A01 August 1998 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts... - Page 2 August 1998 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Reference Document.................... v 1 The Upgrade ................1–1 Overview ........................ 1–1 Kit Components ....................1–1 Upgrade Procedures ..................1–2 Installation......................1–3 Prior to Installation ..................1–3 Begin the Installation ..................1–4 Removing the Riser Card ................. 1–5 Remove old fan pipe .................. - Page 4 Figures Figure 1-1 Unlocking and Removing the System Cover......... 1–4 Figure 1-2 Removing the MLB................1–5 Figure 1-3 Removing Old Fan Pipe................ 1–6 Figure 1-4 Installing the new Fan Pipe..............1–7 Figure 1-5 Installing Fan Assembly ............... 1–8 Figure 1-6 Installing the Memory .................1–10 Figure 1-7 Installing the New MLB ..............1–11 Figure 1-8 Replacing the Speed Button..............1–12 Figure 1-9 Replacing the Cover ................1–13...
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Page 5: Reference Document
Preface Welcome This guide describes how to upgrade your DIGITAL Personal Workstation with the latest hardware enhancements by replacing the fan pipe, main logic board (MLB) and riser card. Audience Field service and other persons wishing to upgrade a DIGITAL Personal Workstation will find the information in this document helpful. - Page 6 Conventions This guide uses the following conventions: Example Description Monospaced text indicates file names, path names, directories, or screen c:\windows text. Each operating system has its own specific syntax. [Enter] Square brackets surrounding text represent a key on the keyboard. [Ctrl]+[R] A plus sign indicates that you press both the keys shown at the same time.
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Page 7: Special Notices
Abbreviations (continued) Abbreviation Meaning A Kb suffix to a numerical value indicates size in kilobits (for example, 512 Kb). A kilobit equals 1024 bits. A KB suffix to a numerical value indicates size in kilobytes (for example, 640 KB). A kilobyte equals 1024 bytes. Light-emitting diode. -
Page 8: Additional Information Resources
Workstation which were included in your original your DIGITAL Personal Workstation documentation kit: • DIGITAL Personal Workstation User Set Up & Installation Guide (order number EK- ALMIG-SI. A01) provides detailed user information for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your DIGITAL Personal Workstation. -
Page 9: The Upgrade
The Upgrade Overview This manual describes the upgrade of your DIGITAL Personal Workstation with the latest hardware enhancements. Kit Components Table 1-1 list the parts included in the SN-PBXBB Upgrade Kit for the AA, AB and CA variations. For further information, see the DIGITAL Systems and Options Catalog (SOC). -
Page 10: Upgrade Procedures
Remove the present fan pipe • Attach new fan pipe • Install the new riser • Move old CPU chip (-CA Variation only) • Install the new MLB • Replace the speed button (-AA and -AB variations only) 1–2 DIGITAL Personal Workstation Upgrade Guide... -
Page 11: Installation
A static discharge from your fingers can result in permanent damage to electronic components. ____________________________________________________________ Prior to Installation Before upgrading your DIGITAL Personal Workstation, it is important that you follow these procedures: 1. Backup all applications and data. ______________Important - Windows NT Systems ________________ For Windows NT systems only: At this point, you must install a new version of “HAL”... -
Page 12: Begin The Installation
Then lift the cover up and away from the system. MLO-013575 Figure 1-1 Unlocking and Removing the System Cover ________________________ CAUTION __________________________ To avoid static discharge damage to sensitive components, wear the wrist grounding strap provided in your kit. ___________________________________________________________ 1–4 DIGITAL Personal Workstation Upgrade Guide... -
Page 13: Removing The Riser Card
This extra disk controller may be used for future external storage expansion or the controller may be discarded. 6. Remove the six screws. 7. Remove riser card. HINT: Refer to your DIGITAL Personal WorkStation User Guide, EK-ALMIG-SI, Chapter 4, for illustrations of cable locations and removal. DIGITAL Personal Workstation Upgrade Guide 1–5... -
Page 14: Remove Old Fan Pipe
Remove old fan pipe 8. Remove old fan pipe by separating it from the fan assembly. Refer to Figure 1-3. There is no need to remove the fan. ML014652 Figure 1-3 Removing Old Fan Pipe 1–6 DIGITAL Personal Workstation Upgrade Guide... -
Page 15: Install New Fan Pipe
10. With the new fan pipe in place, re-install the fan assembly into the enclosure using the snap fits. Position in the orientation shown in Figure 1-5. Run the fan cable to the riser card and connect the cable to the fan connector. DIGITAL Personal Workstation Upgrade Guide 1–7... -
Page 16: Figure 1-5 Installing Fan Assembly
Open ZIF socket on new MLB by unlatching and raising handle as in Step D. h) Install CPU and heat sink in the new MLB with the same orientation as the old MLB. i) Push the handle down until it latches on the side of the ZIF socket. 1–8 DIGITAL Personal Workstation Upgrade Guide... -
Page 17: Install New Riser And Cables
Position the DIMM so that both the Ê retaining clips at the socket ends engage. Pay close attention to the keying on the DIMM and the socket. b) Repeat for the remaining module. DIGITAL Personal Workstation Upgrade Guide 1–9... -
Page 18: Figure 1-6 Installing The Memory
22. Carefully seat the new MLB onto the connectors inside the system chassis. 23. Lock the MLB-retaining clips over the MLB to secure it. 24. Reconnect the keyboard, mouse, and any other external cables you removed to the new MLB. 1–10 DIGITAL Personal Workstation Upgrade Guide... -
Page 19: Figure 1-7 Installing The New Mlb
Push both tabs toward the center of the workstation to release the top of the bezel. c) Gently pull the top of the bezel approximately 1 inch away from the top of the chassis. d) Gently, but firmly, pull up on the bezel to unhook the bottom bezel mounts. DIGITAL Personal Workstation Upgrade Guide 1–11... -
Page 20: Figure 1-8 Replacing The Speed Button
From the inside of the bezel, compress the tabs on the speed button and slide it through the bezel to the front. f) To install the new speed button, reverse the procedure above. 1–12 DIGITAL Personal Workstation Upgrade Guide... -
Page 21: Figure 1-9 Replacing The Cover
27. Slide the cover forward to secure it into place. Fasten the system cover with the three Ê thumbscrews provided. MLO-013605 Figure 1-9 Replacing the Cover 28. Plug in the power cord. 29. Power on the system. See section A-1 for specific operating system considerations. DIGITAL Personal Workstation Upgrade Guide 1–13... -
Page 23: Introduction
Note: Your MLB will come with the Firmware Versions listed or greater. OpenVMS No changes to Version 7.1-1H1 or 7.1-1H2 are required. UNIX If you are running less than version 4.0D, you must install a new copy of 4.0D plus any layered applications. DIGITAL Personal Workstation 600a Upgrade Guide A–1... -
Page 24: Windows Nt
1. Open the Control Panel. 2. Double click on “Devices” 3. Select device “CSA4XX” - (This is the old CD-ROM device driver.) 4. Click on “Startup...” 5. Click on “Startup Type” ; “Disabled” 6. Click on “OK” A–2 DIGITAL Personal Workstation 600a Upgrade Guide... - Page 25 “Event ID 22, Source: ATAPI, Type: Error A conflict has been detected between two drives which claimed overlapping ID Port Regions. . . “ This error entry can be ignored. ____________________________________________________________ DIGITAL Personal Workstation Upgrade Guide A–3...