Page 1 EK-366AA-OG-002 DECstation 5000 Model 200 Hardware Operator’s Guide digital equipment corporation maynard, massachusetts...
Page 2 Second printing, October 1990 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
1–4 The Parts of a Basic DECstation 5000 Model 200 Workstation .........
Page 4 The Keyboard ........2–19 Adjusting the Keyboard .
Page 5 6 Optional Network Connections: ThinWire and ThickWire Ethernet Finding Your Ethernet Station Address ....6–3 Connecting the Workstation to an Ethernet Network ..6–4 Connecting to a ThinWire Network .
Page 6 Packing Your Equipment ......11–3 Reinstalling Your DECstation 5000 Model 200 ... . 11–3...
Page 7 1–4 The parts of the basic DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation ......... .
Page 8 2-21 Positioning the connector block ......2–26 2-22 Connecting the keyboard to the connector block ... 2–27 2-23 Connecting the mouse or tablet to the connector block .
Page 9 Sample Ethernet station addresses ..... . 6–3 Removing a terminator from the T-connector ....6–5 Connecting a ThinWire cable to the T-connector .
Page 10 Interpreting Diagnostic Indicator Lights on the System Unit ..........9–16 Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems .
Page 11 A-34 RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Speciﬁcations ....A–18 A-35 RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions ..A–19 A-36 RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Nonoperating Conditions .
Page 12: Using This Guide
Using This Guide Use this guide to learn to operate and troubleshoot your DECstation 5000 Model 200 hardware. This guide tells you How to use the connectors and controls and interpret the indicator lights on your workstation hardware How to adjust your workstation hardware for your comfort...
Page 13: Conventions Used In This Guide
Table 1. Conventions Used in This Guide Convention Monospace type Anything that appears on your monitor is set in monospace in the text and looks like this. Boldface type Anything you are asked to type is set in boldface in the text and looks like this. Important: Type console commands exactly as they appear in the text.
Page 14: Part I Basic Workstation Hardware
Part I Basic Workstation Hardware...
Page 15: Getting Started
What site requirements must be met so your hardware can operate efﬁciently and safely How to check the voltage requirements of the devices that make up your workstation What parts make up the basic DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation Getting Started 1–1...
Page 16: Workstation Site Requirements
Workstation Site Requirements For your DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation to function efﬁciently, your work environment must meet the requirements listed here. Failure to meet these requirements can damage equipment. Caution: Temperature Keep the temperature around the workstation between 50 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit (10 and 40 degrees Celsius).
Page 17: Interference
Interference Set up your workstation at least 30 inches (90 cm) away from other terminals or monitors and from other sources of electrical interference, such as printers or electric pencil sharpeners. Limit exposure to static electricity and magnetized objects by setting up your workstation away from busy corridors and other high-trafﬁc areas and away from ﬁling cabinets and steel beams in walls.
Page 18: Workstation Voltage Requirements
36-17905-19 WSE2I021 Figure 1-1. Voltage labels The Parts of a Basic DECstation 5000 Model 200 Workstation In addition to the documentation you are reading, you should have all the items that appear in Figure 1-2, plus your software and any options you have ordered. Options are discussed in Part II of this guide.
Page 19 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d 1 – 5 b a s i c D E C s t a t i o n 5 0 0 0 M o d e l 2 0 0 a n d t w o T h i n W i r e t e r m i n a t o r s O n e T h i n W i r e T - c o n n e c t o r S c r e w d r i v e r s...
Page 20: System Unit, Monitor, Keyboard, And Mouse Or Tablet
System Unit, Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse or Tablet This chapter tells you What connectors, controls, and indicator lights are present on the system unit and monitor and what their functions How to remove and replace the system unit cover What you see when you look inside the system unit How to connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse or tablet to the system unit When to use the monitor power cord instead of the monitor-...
Page 21: The System Unit
The System Unit The system unit is designed to sit ﬂat on a level surface with the monitor placed on top of or next to it. Standing the system unit on its side blocks vents and can Caution: damage the unit. Connectors, Controls, and Indicator Lights on the System Unit The back of the system unit contains the connectors, controls, and indicator lights pictured in Figure 2-1 and described in...
Page 22: Connectors, Controls, And Indicator Lights On The System Unit
Table 2-1. Connectors, Controls, and Indicator Lights on the System Unit Item Function Option slots 0, 1, and 2 Points at which video, SCSI, and network options can connect to option modules in the system unit. In Figure 2-1, option slot 0 contains a video connector, the point at which a video cable connects the monitor to the system unit.
Page 23 M o u s e o r T a b l e t y o u u n t i l i t i s f r e e f r o m t h e u n i t . e c o v e r w i t h y o u r h a n d s a n d p u l l t h e m t h e b a c k o f t h e s y s t e m u n i t .
Page 24: Removing The Cover From The System Unit
PM AG V~ 10 0-1 20 A 3.0 V~ 22 0-2 PM AZ 40 A 1.7 PM AD V~ 10 0- 12 0/2 20 A 7.9 /4. -2 40 Hz 50 -6 W 35 9 Cover-release screw WSE2O027 Figure 2-3. Removing the cover from the system unit System Unit, Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse or Tablet 2–5...
Page 25: The Inside Of The System Unit
When the cover is off the system unit, you can see the power supply and any memory and option modules inside the unit. An option module Power supply Memory modules WSE2O028 Figure 2-4. The inside of the system unit To replace the cover on the system unit Facing the front of the system unit, grasp each side of the cover with your hands and position it so it rests on top of the unit about 3 inches short of the back panel of the unit.
Page 26: The Monitor
The Monitor Your DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation came with one of the following monitors: 19-inch VR262 gray-scale monitor 16-inch VR297 color monitor 19-inch VR299 color monitor 19-inch VRT19 color monitor You can tell which monitor you have by looking at the name on the identiﬁcation plate on the back of the monitor.
Page 27: The 19-Inch Vr262 Gray-Scale Monitor
Brightness control Power indicator light Contrast control Video cable connector Video cable On/off switch Fuse panel Power connector DEPG006 Figure 2-6. The 19-inch VR262 gray-scale monitor 2–8 System Unit, Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse or Tablet...
Page 28: The 16-Inch Vr297 Color Monitor
Vertical static convergence (V-STAT) control Horizontal static convergence (H-STAT) control Vertical centering (V-CENT) control Contrast control On/off switch Power indicator light RGB signal cable connectors Fuse Power connector WSE2O006 Figure 2-7. The 16-inch VR297 color monitor System Unit, Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse or Tablet 2–9...
Page 29 M o u s e o r T a b l e t 9 9 c o l o r m o n i t o r W S E 2 O 0 0 7 c o n n e c t o r s R G B s i g n a l c a b l e...
Page 30 t , M o n i t o r , K e y b o a r d , a n d M o u s e o r T a b l e t 2 – 1 1 1 9 c o l o r m o n i t o r H i g h - s c a n / l o w - s c a n s w i t c h e c t o r s...
Page 31: Controls, Connectors, And Indicator Lights On The Monitors
Table 2-2. Controls, Connectors, and Indicator Lights on the Monitors Item Function Power indicator light Glows green when the monitor receives power from a wall outlet or the system unit. Contrast control Allows you to adjust the intensity of the display on the screen.
Page 32: Connecting The Monitor To The System Unit
Connecting the Monitor to the System Unit Connecting or disconnecting your monitor while power is Caution: turned on can damage the monitor. Locate the video cable assembly for your workstation. If you have a color monitor, the video cable assembly that came with your shipment has a set of red, green, and blue (RGB) signal cables at one end and a 3-pin connector at the other.
Page 33: On/Off Switches On The Monitors
Place the monitor on top of, or next to, the system unit. Placing the monitor near an electromagnetic device, Caution: such as a printer or an electric pencil sharpener, or near magnetized objects, such as ﬁling cabinets or steel beams in walls, can interfere with monitor performance.
Page 34: Connecting A Video Cable To The System Unit
Connect the video cable assembly to the system unit. Position the 3-pin connector so the Digital logo is on top. Firmly push the cable connector all the way into the video option connector on the system unit. Turn the screws on the connector to your right to lock the connector securely in place.
Page 35 Connect the video cable assembly to the monitor. If you have a color monitor The RGB signal cables on the free end of the video cable assembly connect with the three round connectors on the back of the monitor in the following order, from left to right: red, green, blue.
Page 36 , M o n i t o r , K e y b o a r d , a n d M o u s e o r T a b l e t 2 – 1 7 i d e o c a b l e a s s e m b l y t o a c o l o r m o n i t o r W S E 2 I 0 0 7 1 9 - i n c h V R 2 9 9 c o l o r m o n i t o r...
Page 37: Gray-Scale Monitor
If you have a gray-scale monitor The signal cable on the free end of the video cable assembly connects with the round connector on the back of the monitor. Firmly push the connector on the signal cable onto the round connector on the back of the monitor. You may have to wiggle the cable connector back and forth a little to get it to slip onto the monitor connector.
Page 38: The Keyboard
The Keyboard The main part of the keyboard resembles a typewriter keyboard. In addition to the main keys, the keyboard has some special function keys, a special editing keypad, and a numeric/application keypad. The documentation that came with your software explains how to use keys other than the main keys.
Page 39: Adjusting The Keyboard
Adjusting the Keyboard You can adjust the keyboard so the cable comes out of the left or right side and so the keyboard tilts or lies ﬂat on its work surface. To reroute the keyboard cable Turn the keyboard upside down. Remove the cable from the groove in which it rests.
Page 40: Adjusting Keyboard Tilt
To adjust the tilt of the keyboard Turn the keyboard upside down. Find the two plastic feet that came in your keyboard carton. Press the plastic feet ﬁrmly into the holes in the corners of the back of the keyboard. Plastic foot WSE2O015 Figure 2-17.
Page 41: The Mouse And Tablet
The Mouse and Tablet The mouse and the puck or stylus that accompanies the tablet are hand-held pointing devices that let you easily position the cursor on your screen. The way you use the mouse or tablet depends on your software. The documentation that came with your software explains how to use your pointing device.
Page 42: Cleaning The Mouse
Cleaning the Mouse Clean the mouse when it fails to move the cursor smoothly on the screen. Turn the mouse upside down. Release the round plate from the bottom of the mouse by placing your ﬁngers in the grooves on the plate and turning the plate to your left.
Page 43: Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse Or Tablet To The System Unit
Wash the ball with lukewarm water and, if necessary, mild soap. Organic solvents, such as toluene or trichlorethane, Caution: damage the rubber coating. Dry the ball with a soft, lint-free cloth. Replace the ball and then the plate. Turn the plate to your right to lock it into place. Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse or Tablet to the System Unit The keyboard and mouse or tablet are connected to a keyboard-...
Page 44: Connect The Cable Assembly To The System Unit
Connect the Cable Assembly to the System Unit Position the cable connector so the Digital logo is on top. Push the cable connector all the way onto the connector on the system unit. Turn the screws on the cable connector to your right to tighten them.
Page 45: Position The Connector Block Next To The Monitor
Position the Connector Block Next to the Monitor Position the connector block so the keyboard and mouse icons are on top. Slide the ﬂap on the connector block on the free end of the cable under the back of your monitor until the block rests against the monitor and the ﬂap is lodged securely under one of the feet on the monitor.
Page 46: Connect The Keyboard To The Connector Block
Connect the Keyboard to the Connector Block Position the keyboard cable connector so the clip is on the bottom. Push the cable connector into the connector below the keyboard icon on the connector block. The cable connector snaps into place. PM AD Keyboard icon...
Page 47: Connect The Mouse Or Tablet To The Connector Block
Connect the Mouse or Tablet to the Connector Block Carefully align the icon on the top of the mouse or tablet cable connector with the mouse icon on the connector block. Push the cable connector all the way into the connector on the connector block.
Page 48: Supplying Power To The System Unit And Monitor
Supplying Power to the System Unit and Monitor The DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation comes with two identical power cords (one for the system unit and one for the monitor) and a monitor-to-system-unit power cable. The monitor-to-system-unit power cable allows your monitor to receive its power through the system unit.
Page 49: Connect The Monitor-To-System-Unit Power Cable Or The Monitor Power Cord
Connect the Monitor-to-System-Unit Power Cable or the Monitor Power Cord To use the monitor-to-system-unit power cable Plug the pronged end of the cable into the power connector on the back of the system unit as shown in Figure 2-25. Then plug the prongless end of the cable into the power connector on the back of the monitor as shown in Figure 2-26.
Page 50: Connecting A Power Cord To A Monitor
To use the monitor power cord Plug the prongless end of the power cord into the power connector on the monitor. Then plug the pronged end of the cord into the power source. Monitor power connector To power source WSE2I015 Figure 2-26.
Page 51: Connect The System Unit Power Cord
Connect the System Unit Power Cord Plug the prongless end of the power cord into the power connector on the back of the system unit. Then plug the pronged end of the cord into the power source. PM AG V~ 10 0-1 20 A 3.0 V~ 22 0-2 40 A 1.7...
Page 52: Ethernet Hardware For The Basic Workstation
Ethernet Hardware for the Basic Workstation This chapter tells you How to terminate ThinWire Ethernet on the system unit How to connect a ThickWire loopback connector to a ThickWire option module in the system unit Where to ﬁnd out how to connect to ThinWire and ThickWire Ethernet networks Ethernet Hardware for the Basic Workstation 3–1...
Page 53: Terminating Thinwire Ethernet
Terminating ThinWire Ethernet The basic DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation comes with a ThinWire Ethernet connector already in place in base slot 6 in the system unit. A ThinWire T-connector and two T-connector terminators came with your shipment. Ethernet connections are optional. If you want to use your...
Page 54: Terminating Thinwire Ethernet
Push the ribbed portion of the terminated T-connector onto the ThinWire Ethernet connector, which is located above the Ethernet icon on the back of the system unit. Twist the ribbed portion of the T-connector from side to side until you can push it onto the system unit connector. Twist the ribbed portion of the T-connector to your right until it locks into place on the system unit connector.
Page 55: Connecting Thickwire Ethernet Loopback Connectors
Connecting ThickWire Ethernet Loopback Connectors ThickWire Ethernet connectors can be in one or more of the option slots on the back of the system unit. Figure 3-3 shows a ThickWire Ethernet connector in option slot 2. If you have a ThickWire option module installed in your system unit and you want to use your workstation without connecting it to a ThickWire Ethernet network, connect a ThickWire loopback connector to the ThickWire connector on the system...
Page 56 System unit ThickWire connector ThickWire loopback connector PM AG V~ 10 0-1 20 A 3.0 V~ 22 0-2 PM AZ 40 A 1.7 PM AD V~ 10 0- 12 0/2 20 A 7.9 /4. -2 40 Hz 50 -6 W 35 9 WSE2I026 Figure 3-3.
Page 57: Part Ii Optional Hardware
Part II Optional Hardware...
Page 58: Internal Hardware Options
Internal Hardware Options This chapter tells you How to remove and replace the cover of the system unit How to use the antistatic wrist strap that came with your workstation How to install memory modules inside and remove them from the system unit How to install option modules inside and remove them from the system unit Internal Hardware Options 4–1...
Page 59: Removing And Replacing The System Unit Cover
Removing and Replacing the System Unit Cover Memory modules and video, SCSI, and ThickWire Ethernet option modules are installed inside the system unit. Before opening the system unit to install a module, be sure to have at hand the antistatic wrist strap that came in the accessories kit with your workstation.
Page 60: Removing The Cover From The System Unit
PM AG V~ 10 0-1 20 A 3.0 V~ 22 0-2 PM AZ 40 A 1.7 PM AD V~ 10 0- 12 0/2 20 A 7.9 /4. -2 40 Hz 50 -6 W 35 9 Cover-release screw WSE2O027 Figure 4-1. Removing the cover from the system unit Internal Hardware Options 4–3...
Page 61 Before you touch anything inside the system unit or remove any static-sensitive item, such as an option or a memory module, from an antistatic bag, place the antistatic wrist strap around your wrist and attach the other end of the strap to the metal frame that encloses the system unit.
Page 62: Installing And Removing Memory Modules
Installing and Removing Memory Modules Each workstation comes with at least one 8-megabyte memory module. You can add from one to fourteen 8-megabyte memory modules to your system unit, up to a total of ﬁfteen modules, or 120 megabytes of memory. You can add one memory module to each vacant memory slot in the system unit (see Figure 4-4).
Page 63 u n i t . h e r e n d t o t h e m e t a l f r a m e t h a t a n t i s t a t i c w r i s t s t r a p a r o u n d y o u r m t h e s y s t e m u n i t .
Page 64 Locate the metal bracket that locks the memory modules in place. Loosen the two screws on the bracket until the bracket can be pulled away from the system unit. Screws Metal bracket Memory module Antistatic wrist strap WSE2O040 Figure 4-5. Releasing the memory module bracket Internal Hardware Options 4–7...
Page 65 Look at the slot numbers printed beside the memory module slots inside the system unit. Find the empty slot with the lowest number. Align the connector on the module with the lowest- numbered vacant connector in the system unit. Push the memory module connector all the way into the memory connector on the system unit.
Page 66 Replace the metal bracket and the two screws that hold it in place. Remove the antistatic wrist strap from your wrist and from the system unit. Replace the cover on the system unit. First turn on the monitor, then the system unit. When the system unit completes the power-up self-test successfully, the console prompt appears on the screen.
Page 67 Place the loop on the antistatic wrist strap around your wrist and clip the other end to the metal frame that encloses the system unit. Locate the metal bracket that locks the memory modules in place. Loosen the two screws on the bracket until the bracket can be pulled away from the system unit.
Page 68 Locate the memory module in the highest-numbered slot and pull that module straight up until it is free of its connector, as shown in Figure 4-8. To remove more than one memory module, remove the second module from the next highest-numbered slot, the third from the third highest, and so on.
Page 69: Adding And Removing Option Modules
Adding and Removing Option Modules Option modules available for the DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation include the following: Video option modules Video option modules provide two- and three-dimensional gray-scale and color video display on a monitor. Connecting the monitor to the video connector on the system unit is discussed in Chapter 2.
Page 70 I n t e r n a l H a r d w a r e O p t i o n s 4 – 1 3 O p t i o n s l o t c o n n e c t o r...
Page 72: Installing And Removing Option Modules
It can be used with ULTRIX worksystem software version 4.0 and higher and with any monitor available for use with the DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation. You can have only one color frame buffer module inside the system unit. Never install another graphics module in a system that already has a color frame buffer module without ﬁrst removing the color frame buffer.
Page 73 To use a low or mid 3D graphics accelerator, you must have a 19-inch VRT19 color monitor and ULTRIX worksystem software that is version 4.1 or higher. You can have only one low or mid 3D graphics accelerator inside the system unit. Do not install a second graphics module in a system that has a 3D graphics accelerator module without ﬁrst removing the 3D graphics accelerator.
Page 74 Position the option module so it is parallel to the bottom of the system unit, with its system unit slot connector facing down and its option cable connector facing the option-slot opening in the back of the system unit, as shown in Figures 4-11 through 4-13.
Page 75 t i o n m o d u l e i n o p t i o n s l o t 2 W S E 2 I 1 3 4 A n t i s t a t i c w r i s t s t r a p...
Page 76 I n t e r n a l H a r d w a r e O p t i o n s 4 – 1 9 3 D g r a p h i c s a c c e l e r a t o r o p t i o n m o d u l e A n t i s t a t i c w r i s t s t r a p...
Page 77 h 3 D g r a p h i c s a c c e l e r a t o r o p t i o n m o d u l e A n t i s t a t i c w r i s t s t r a p...
Page 78: Testing A New Option Module
Testing a new option module To be sure your new option module has been installed correctly and is working properly, type cnfg at the console prompt (>>) and press Return. A display similar to the following appears on the screen: >>cnfg 7: KN02-AA T5.2a...
Page 79 shows that the module is a mid 3D graphics EA:PXG accelerator. When a mid 3D graphics accelerator module is in the system, option slot 0 does not appear in the display. shows that the module is a high 3D graphics PXG_T accelerator.
Page 80 Gently pull the option module straight up off of the support posts and out of its connector on the system module on the bottom of the system unit. Pull the module away from the back of the system unit until the option slot connector is free of the option slot. If the module will not be replaced inside the system unit, reattach the metal cover over the empty slot on the back of the system unit, and reattach the support post screws.
Page 81: External Storage Options: Hard Disk, Floppy Disk, Tape, And Optical Compact Disc Drives
External Storage Options: Hard Disk, Floppy Disk, Tape, and Optical Compact Disc Drives This chapter tells you what SCSI storage devices are available for your workstation and how to install them. External storage devices currently available for your workstation include the following: 332-megabyte RZ55 hard disk drive 665-megabyte RZ56 hard disk drive 1-gigabyte RZ57 hard disk drive...
Page 82 BA42 storage expansion boxes you already have. Optical compact disc drives come preinstalled in single-device expansion boxes. The DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation can have up to 21 external storage devices. RRD40 optical compact disc drive...
Page 83 The basic workstation comes with one SCSI connector located in base slot 5 on the lower-left corner of the back of the system unit as you face the back of the unit. Other SCSI connectors can be installed in option slots 0, 1, and 2.
Page 84: Installing External Storage Devices
Installing External Storage Devices The ﬁrst expansion box connects directly to the SCSI connector on the system unit. Each additional box for that connector connects to the box connected before it. When you count the number of devices connected to the SCSI connector, remember that the BA42 storage expansion box can contain two devices.
Page 85 Using more than 19 feet 8 inches (236 inches) of cable, Caution: including cable inside expansion boxes, to connect storage devices to a given SCSI connector on the system unit can make those devices unreliable. System unit-to-expansion-box cable 18-inch box-to-box expansion cable Expansion box terminator Expansion box power cord WSE2I040...
Page 86: Set The Scsi Switches For Each Device
Set the SCSI Switches for Each Device Each expansion device connected to a SCSI connector must be assigned a SCSI ID number for that connector. ID numbers available for expansion devices are 0 through 6. These numbers are assigned by setting switches provided on the expansion boxes or, in the case of ﬂoppy disk and tape drives inside a BA42 expansion box, on the drives themselves.
Page 87: Expansion Box Scsi Switches
Use the switch settings listed in Table 5-2 to set the SCSI switches on the backs of your expansion boxes. When assigning numbers, assign ID 0 to the device closest to the system unit, ID 1 to the device next to it, and so on. If you have a BA42 storage expansion box that contains two hard disk drives, consider the drive on the right side of the box as you face the back of the box to be closer to the system unit than the...
Page 88 o p p y D i s k , T a p e , a n d O p t i c a l C o m p a c t D i s c D r i v e s C S I s w i t c h e s W S E 2 I 0 7 5 e d r i v e e x p a n s i o n b o x...
Page 89: Connect Expansion Boxes To The System Unit
Connect Expansion Boxes to the System Unit For each SCSI connector on the system unit, perform the following steps: If necessary, follow the instructions that came with your worksystem software to shut down the software. Turn off the system unit and any expansion boxes. Press the 0 on the on/off switch on the BA42 storage expansion box, TK50Z tape drive expansion box, and RRD40 optical compact disc drive expansion box.
Page 90 Attach the free end of the system-unit-to-expansion-box cable to one of the connectors on the back of the ﬁrst expansion box. Press the two wire brackets on the expansion box connector away from the connector. Position the cable connector so the Digital logo is on top.
Page 91: Attaching A System-Unit-To-Expansion-Box Cable To A Scsi
RRD40 optical compact disc drive TK50Z tape drive Wire brackets Groove BA42 storage expansion box TLZ04 tape drive WSE2I046 Figure 5-7. Attaching a system-unit-to-expansion-box cable to a SCSI connector on an expansion box External Storage Options: Hard Disk, Floppy Disk, Tape, and Optical Compact Disc Drives 5–11...
Page 92: Connecting Expansion Boxes To Other Expansion Boxes
If you are attaching only one box, turn to step 9 on page 5-13. To attach boxes after the ﬁrst, follow the steps given here. Plug one end of the 18-inch box-to-box expansion cable into the free connector on the back of the ﬁrst expansion box. Plug the free end of the cable into one of the connectors on the new box.
Page 93: Terminating The Final Expansion Box
When you reach the ﬁnal box, or if you have only one box, attach the expansion box terminator to the empty connector on the box. Wire brackets Expansion box connector Terminator RRD40 optical compact disc drive expansion box TLZ04 tape drive expansion box TK50Z tape drive expansion box...
Page 94: Connecting Power Cords
Plug the prongless end of a power cord into the power connector on each expansion box. Plug the pronged end of each cord into a power strip or a wall outlet. Power cord WSE2I052 Figure 5-10. Connecting power cords 5–14 External Storage Options: Hard Disk, Floppy Disk, Tape, and Optical Compact Disc Drives...
Page 95: Turn On Expansion Boxes And Check Conﬁguration Displays
Turn On Expansion Boxes and Check Conﬁguration Displays Turn on each expansion box and then the system unit by pressing the 1 on the on/off switches on the system unit, the BA42 storage expansion box, the TK50Z tape drive expansion box, and the RRD40 optical compact disc drive expansion box.
Page 96 In the following sample display, the SCSI connector in base slot 5 has an RZ55 hard disk drive assigned to unit 1, an RRD40 compact disc drive assigned to unit 4, and a TK50Z tape drive assigned to unit 6. >>cnfg 5 5: PMAZ-AA T5.2e...
Page 97: Installing A Device In A Ba42 Storage Expansion Box
Installing a Device in a BA42 Storage Expansion Box To install a hard disk drive, a tape drive, or a ﬂoppy disk drive in a BA42 storage expansion box, see the BA42 Storage Expansion Box Installation Guide that came with that box. Using External Storage Devices To use external storage devices, see the documentation that came with those devices.
Page 98 Optional Network Connections: ThinWire and ThickWire Ethernet This chapter tells you How to ﬁnd Ethernet station addresses for your workstation How to prepare your workstation for connection to ThinWire Ethernet – At the end of the ThinWire cable segment – Within a ThinWire cable segment How to prepare your workstation for connection to ThickWire Ethernet...
Page 99: Thinwire And Thickwire Connectors On The System Unit
The DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation comes with ThinWire Ethernet installed in base slot 6 of the system unit. In addition, you can have ThickWire Ethernet option modules in option slots 0, 1, and 2 of the system unit. Option slot 0...
Page 100: Sample Ethernet Station Addresses
Finding Your Ethernet Station Address If you plan to use your workstation on a network or networks, you need to learn the Ethernet station address for each Ethernet connector on the system unit. To learn the Ethernet station address for base slot 6 and any option slots that contain Ethernet connectors, type cnfg at the console prompt (>>) and press Return.
Page 101: Connecting The Workstation To An Ethernet Network
Connecting the Workstation to an Ethernet Network ThinWire Ethernet cable connections are discussed here. If you want to terminate a ThinWire connector, turn to page 3-2 earlier in this guide. If you want to connect to ThickWire Ethernet, turn to page 6-9. If you have a ThickWire Ethernet option module inside your system unit and don’t want to be connected to the network yet, turn to page 3-4 earlier in this guide for instructions on using a...
Page 102: Removing A Terminator From The T-Connector
For a workstation at the end of a ThinWire cable segment If necessary, follow the instructions that came with your worksystem software to shut down the software. Turn off the system unit by pressing the 0 on the on/off switch on the back of the unit. Remove one terminator from the ThinWire T-connector in base slot 6 of the system unit.
Page 103: Connecting A Thinwire Cable To The T-Connector
Attach the connector on the ThinWire cable segment to the free end of the T-connector. Firmly push the cable connector onto the T-connector. Twist the cable connector on your left away from you or the cable connector on your right toward you until the connector slides forward and locks into place.
Page 104: Removing The Terminators From The T-Connector
For a workstation within a ThinWire cable segment If necessary, follow the instructions that came with your worksystem software to shut down the software. Turn off the system unit by pressing the 0 on the on/off switch on the back of the unit. Remove both terminators from the ThinWire T-connector located in base slot 6 of the system unit.
Page 105: Connecting Thinwire Cables To A T-Connector
Attach the cable connectors to the T-connector. Firmly push each cable connector into the T-connector. Twist the cable connector on your right away from you and the connector on your left toward you until each slides forward and locks into place. Contact your system manager, who will complete network installation for you.
Page 106: A Thickwire Ethernet Cable
Connecting to ThickWire Networks For each ThickWire connector on your system unit, ﬁnd the ThickWire Ethernet cable in the networking kit that came with your shipment. WSE2I034 Figure 6-7. A ThickWire Ethernet cable If necessary, follow the instructions that came with your worksystem software to shut down the software.
Page 107: Removing A Loopback Connector From A Thickwire Connector
Pull each ThickWire loopback connector out of its connector on the back of the system unit. V~ 10 0-1 20 A 3.0 V~ 22 0-2 40 A 1.7 PM AD V~ 10 0- 12 0/2 20 A 7.9 /4. -2 40 Hz 50 -6 W 35 9 System unit...
Page 108: Connecting A Thickwire Ethernet Cable To The System Unit
Position the cable connector so the Digital logo is on top. Push the cable connector all the way into the ThickWire connector on the system unit as shown in Figure 6-9. Contact your system manager, who will complete network installation for you. To complete the installation yourself, follow the instructions provided in the networking guide for your worksystem software.
Page 109 External Communication Options: Printers, Plotters, Modems, and Console Terminals This chapter tells you How to connect a communication device directly to the system unit How to use a communications connector adapter Where to ﬁnd out how to use communication devices External Communication Options: Printers, Plotters, Modems, and Console Terminals 7–1...
Page 110: Communication Device Connectors And An Adapter
Communication devices that can be used with your DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation include printers, plotters, modems, and console terminals. Communication devices connect to the communications connectors on the system unit by means of one of two types of connectors: A 25-pin connector that can be connected directly to either of the communications connectors on the system unit A telephone-jack type of connector that requires a...
Page 111: Installing A Device That Has A 25-Pin Connector
Installing a Device That Has a 25-Pin Connector Follow the instructions that came with your device to perform these tasks: Be sure the device is turned off. Set up the device and attach the cable and power cord that came with it. Set the proper baud rate and control settings.
Page 112: Connecting A Communication Device Directly To The System Unit
d i g i t PM AG V~ 10 0-1 20 A 3.0 V~ 22 0-2 40 A 1.7 PM AD V~ 10 0- 12 0/2 20 A 7.9 /4. Hz 50 -6 W 35 9 System unit communications connector Communication device cable connector WSE2I056...
Page 113 At the console prompt (>>), type test and press Return. This causes the workstation to run the system self-test. As the system performs the subtests that make up this test, the subtest IDs ﬂicker in the lower-left corner of your screen.
Page 114: A Communications Connector Adapter
Installing a Device That Has a Telephone-Jack Type of Connector Follow the instructions that came with your device to perform these tasks: Be sure the device is turned off. Set up the device and attach the cable and power cord that came with it.
Page 115: Using An Adapter To Connect A Communication Device To The
Position the 25-pin connector on the adapter so the Digital logo is on top as shown in Figure 7-4. Press the adapter connector all the way into one of the communications connectors on the system unit and turn the screws to your right to tighten them. Position the connector on the end of your device cable so the clip is on your left.
Page 116 Plug the power cord into the power source. Turn on the device according to the instructions that came with it. Turn on the system unit by pressing the 1 on the on/off switch on the back of the unit or by turning on the power strip.
Page 117 Part III Testing Hardware...
Page 118 Starting and Testing Workstation Hardware This chapter tells you How to turn your workstation on and off How the power-up and system self-tests operate How to set your keyboard language How to check the conﬁguration of your workstation Starting and Testing Workstation Hardware 8–1...
Page 119: Expansion Box On/Off Switches
Turning On Your Workstation If your workstation is on a power strip, be sure the power strip is plugged into a power source and turned on. Then turn on the parts of your workstation in the order described here. As you turn on each piece of equipment, its power indicator light begins to glow.
Page 120: Brightness And Contrast Icons
Turn on the monitor The procedure for turning on the monitor varies according to the monitor you use and the way your monitor receives its power. In all cases, a green indicator light glows on the front of the monitor when it is receiving power. If your monitor receives its power from a wall outlet or a power strip, the indicator light glows green when you turn on the monitor, but the display appears only after you turn on the...
Page 121 To turn on a 19-inch VRT19 color monitor, a 19-inch VR262 gray-scale monitor, or a 16-inch VR297 color monitor Set the on/off switch on the front of the monitor to the on position by pressing the 1 on the switch. The indicator light on the front of the monitor glows green, and the screen lights up.
Page 122 If nothing happens when you turn on the monitor, be sure that – The monitor power cord or the monitor-to-system-unit power cable is connected properly. – There is power at the power outlet. – The monitor power switch and, if you are using a monitor-to-system-unit power cord, the system unit power switch are set to the on position.
Page 123: Turning On The System Unit
Turn on the system unit Set the on/off switch on the back of the system unit to the on position by pressing the 1 on the switch. PM AG V~ 10 0-1 20 A 3.0 V~ 22 0-2 40 A 1.7 PM AD V~ 10 0- 12 0/...
Page 124 When the system unit turns on, the following things happen: A green indicator light glows on the front of the system unit. The system unit runs the power-up self-test. If necessary, the workstation prompts you to set your keyboard language. As the system performs the subtests that make up the power-up self-test, the subtest IDs ﬂicker in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Page 125 If your system unit fails to turn on If nothing happens when you turn on the system unit, turn it off and check to be sure that Both power cords are connected properly and the power strip, if there is one, is plugged in and turned on. There is power at power outlets.
Page 126: Testing Your Workstation
Testing Your Workstation Run the System Self-Test When the system unit completes the power-up self-test and the console prompt (>>) appears on the screen, type test and press Return. This causes the workstation to run its system self-test. As the system performs the subtests that make up the system self-test, the subtest being performed is brieﬂy identiﬁed in a display in the lower-left corner of your monitor screen.
Page 127: Sample Workstation Conﬁguration Display
Checking Your Conﬁguration Displays The conﬁguration test tells you which option modules are present in your system unit and where they are. The display that appears when you run the conﬁguration test identiﬁes each module in your system unit in the following ways: By a special ID (or part) number By the number of the system unit slot that contains the...
Page 128 The information inside the parentheses at the end of each display line shows what kind of option module is present in that slot. shows that you have a color frame buffer. A color frame buffer module can be installed in any of the three option slots.
Page 129: Sample Slot Conﬁguration Display
shows that you have an Ethernet option module. enet: A ThinWire Ethernet module is always present in base slot 6. In addition, a ThickWire Ethernet module can be installed in any of the three option slots on the system unit. To display the conﬁguration for a particular slot, type cnfg and the slot number at the console prompt (>>).
Page 130: Turning Off Your Workstation
Turning Off Your Workstation If your worksystem software has been installed, follow the instructions that came with that software to shut it down. If your workstation is on a power strip Turn off the power strip by pressing the raised portion of its on/off switch.
Page 131: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter tells you How to use the system self-test How to read error messages on the screen and on the diagnostic indicator lights on the system unit What you can do to correct hardware problems When you need to ask for help How to contact your Digital service representative What kind of information your Digital service representa- tive needs from you...
Page 132: The Reset Button On The System Unit
Using Self-Tests Self-tests consist of a number of subtests that check the parts of your workstation and tell you whether they are working correctly. You can run a self-test in one of the following ways: By turning on your workstation By typing test at the console prompt (>>) and pressing Return By pressing the reset button on the back of the system unit...
Page 133: The Power-Up Self-Test
The Power-Up Self-Test When you turn on your workstation, the system unit runs the power-up self-test. As the system performs the subtests that make up this test, the subtest IDs ﬂicker in the lower-left corner of the screen. When the system unit has completed the power-up self-test successfully, and if your workstation language has been set, a display similar to the following appears on the screen: KN02-AA...
Page 134: Reading Self-Test Results
Reading Self-Test Results You can read system self-test results in the following ways: By interpreting the display on the monitor. By interpreting the diagnostic indicator lights on the back of the system unit. Use these lights when there is no display on the monitor.
Page 135: Error Messages On The Monitor
Chapter 4 of this guide contains instructions for removing and replacing the cover of the system unit and for use of the antistatic wrist strap and handling of memory and other option modules. Always shut down the worksystem software and turn the Warnings: workstation off before connecting or disconnecting a piece of hardware and before removing the cover from the system unit or reattaching it.
Page 136 Table 9-1 (Cont.). Error Messages on the Monitor Message Action See the following tables for descriptions of test error messages that relate to speciﬁc types of modules. Color frame buffer video modules–Table 9-2 Graphics accelerator modules–Table 9-3 3D graphics accelerator modules–Table 9-4 Ethernet modules–Table 9-6 SCSI modules–Table 9-5 The system module and memory modules–Table 9-7...
Page 137 Table 9-1 (Cont.). Error Messages on the Monitor Message Action If the test no longer fails, the problem is in the system module. If the test continues to fail, the problem is in either the option module or the system module. See the following tables for descriptions of test error messages that relate to speciﬁc types of modules.
Page 138 Table 9-1 (Cont.). Error Messages on the Monitor Message Action ?TFL 2 Check the option module in option slot 2 in the system unit. Be sure the module is inserted tightly in its slot and that anything that is connected to it is connected correctly. If you have another option module that you know is good, try it in that option slot.
Page 139 Table 9-1 (Cont.). Error Messages on the Monitor Message Action ?TFL 6 Check the ThinWire Ethernet module in base slot 6 in the system unit. If your Ethernet module is connected to a ThinWire network, be sure the ThinWire cables are connected correctly. Then disconnect the ThinWire cables and terminate the T-connector.
Page 140: Test Error Codes For Color Frame Buffer Modules
Table 9-2. Test Error Codes for Color Frame Buffer Modules Error Code Action curs Replace the color frame buffer module. vdac ptrn The problem is in the monitor or video cable. Try a new monitor. Try a new video cable. Table 9-3.
Page 141: Test Error Codes For 3D Graphics Accelerator Modules
Table 9-4. Test Error Codes for 3D Graphics Accelerator Modules Error Code Action The problem may be in the 3D graphics module. fbﬁll If the error message ends with the phrase vsimm=number, contact vdacsig your Digital service representative. If the error message does not end with the phrase vsimm=number, replace the 3D graphics module.
Page 142: Test Error Codes For Ethernet Controller Modules
Table 9-6. Test Error Codes for Ethernet Controller Modules Error Code Action cllsn Replace the Ethernet controller. The slot number in the error message is the number of the slot in which the problem Ethernet controller. esar If the faulty Ethernet controller is in base slot 6, replace the system init module and chassis.
Page 143 Table 9-7 (Cont.). Test Error Codes for Base System Modules Error Code Action The problem is in the memory module or the system module. Make sure the memory modules are ﬁrmly seated on the system module. If the test still fails, run the system memory test for all memory modules.
Page 144 Table 9-7 (Cont.). Test Error Codes for Base System Modules Error Code Action misc/pstemp The problem is in the power supply. Contact your Digital service representative. misc/wbpart Replace the system module and chassis. Replace the system module and chassis. 9–14 Troubleshooting...
Page 145: Diagnostic Indicator Lights
Interpreting Diagnostic Indicator Lights on the System Unit When no display appears on your monitor, you can read self-test results by looking at the diagnostic indicator lights on the back of the system unit. They are located between the ThinWire Ethernet connector and the reset button.
Page 146: Interpreting Diagnostic Indicator Lights On The System Unit
Table 9-8. Interpreting Diagnostic Indicator Lights on the System Unit Four Left Lights Action No display; test Check for loose or damaged connectors. Reseat any loose modules. does not start If the system still does not start, there is a basic problem in the system.
Page 147: Solutions To Basic Hardware Problems
Solving Basic Hardware Problems Table 9-9 offers solutions to a number of hardware problems. If you follow the suggestions given here and your problem remains unresolved, contact your system manager or your Digital service representative. Always turn the workstation off before connecting or Warnings: disconnecting a piece of hardware and before removing the cover from the system unit or reattaching it.
Page 148 Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems Problem Solution The screen display is Follow these steps: distorted or unstable. Shut down your worksystem software, if necessary, and turn off the system unit and monitor. Make sure the video cable connectors are correctly attached to the monitor and system unit.
Page 149 Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems Problem Solution The Digital logo Follow these steps: appears in red instead Shut down you worksystem software, if necessary, and of blue on the login turn off the system unit and monitor. screen on a color monitor.
Page 150 Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems Problem Solution You cannot log on If you are using ThickWire Ethernet, follow these steps: to the network, and Shut down your worksystem software, if necessary, and you have already turn off the system unit. ruled out software problems.
Page 151 Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems Problem Solution No cursor appears on Follow these steps: the screen. Check the indicator light under the Hold Screen label on the function key strip on the keyboard. If the indicator light glows green, press the Hold Screen key. Move the mouse around on your desktop or the puck or stylus around on your tablet to be sure you haven’t accidentally moved the cursor off your screen.
Page 152 Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems Problem Solution You cannot install If you have only one external storage device, follow these steps: worksystem software Be sure the device is turned on. from a tape or optical compact disc drive. Turn off the device and the system unit.
Page 153 Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems Problem Solution Be sure the system unit expansion cable is correctly connected to the ﬁrst device and the system unit. Be sure a terminator is ﬁrmly attached to the second connector on the ﬁnal device. Be sure the connector cables between devices are the 18-inch cables supplied by Digital and that they are connected correctly.
Page 154 Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems Problem Solution Nothing happens Follow these steps: when you try to use Be sure the printer is turned on. your printer. Shut down your worksystem software, if necessary, and turn off the printer and the system unit. Be sure the printer power cord is connected to an active power source.
Page 155: Contacting Your Digital Service Representative
Contacting Your Digital Service Representative If you have followed the suggestions offered in this chapter and your problem persists, your Digital service representative can help you. You can get your service representative’s name and telephone number from your Digital sales representative. Before you place your call, Write down the nature of the problem.
Page 156 Using the Console Program This chapter tells you how to Select console and operating modes Follow console command conventions Use the console commands Set environment variables Work within the system environment Using the Console Program 10–1...
Page 157: Console And Operating Modes
Console and Operating Modes The workstation operates in one of two modes: console mode and operating mode. When you use console mode, the console program allows you to communicate directly with your workstation hardware by means of console commands. When you use operating mode, the worksystem software allows you to use applications to perform daily workstation activities.
Page 158: Using Operating Mode
Using Operating Mode Use worksystem commands for such activities as Creating and revising ﬁles Backing up ﬁles Sending and receiving electronic mail Operating system prompts When you use operating mode, the operating system prompts you to supply your user name and password. Entering Console and Operating Modes Console mode You enter console mode in any of the following ways:...
Page 159: Rules For Typing Console Commands
Rules for Typing Console Commands Use console commands when the system monitor displays the prompt >> or R>. Follow these rules: Type uppercase and lowercase letters exactly as they appear in command lines. The system recognizes uppercase and lowercase letters as different input. Press Return after typing a command message.
Page 160: Conventions Used In This Chapter
Conventions Used in This Chapter Letters in boldface type like this are to be typed exactly as they appear. Letters in italic type like this are variables that you replace with actual values. (Note that the help and menu screens display these variables in all capital letters.) LETTERS IN UPPERCASE ITALIC TYPE LIKE THIS are used for variables you can select from a speciﬁc list of...
Page 161: Console Command Formats And Functions
Console Command Formats and Functions The console commands are described in alphabetical order. To locate the page that discusses a speciﬁc command, see the table of contents. Console commands and formats are listed here as they appear in the help menu. To display the help menu, type a question mark (?) and press Return.
Page 162: Console Command Functions
Table 10-1 lists the function of valid console commands. Table 10-1. Console Command Functions Command Function Displays list of console commands and formats boot Boots the system Displays scripts cnfg Displays system conﬁguration information Writes data into memory Examines memory contents Displays a log of error messages Transfers control to a speciﬁc address init...
Page 163: Console Command Description
Console Command Description DECstation 5000 Model 200 console commands are described here. To use a console command, type the command as shown in its description, add the appropriate options and arguments, and press Return. The console prompt (>>) is shown on the command line for clarity.
Page 164: Cat Command
If you specify any arguments, you must include the entire argument string in the boot command. The system ignores the boot environment variable when any additional arguments are included. For example, you can use the boot command to specify a ﬁle on a disk drive connected to the SCSI module that has SCSI ID 0 and is located in base slot 5 by typing boot 5/rz0/vmunix.
Page 165: Cnfg Command
cnfg Command >>cnfg [#] The cnfg command displays system conﬁguration information. If you specify a module number for #, the screen displays conﬁguration information for that module. Otherwise, the screen displays conﬁguration information for each module in the system. The following example shows a cnfg display that might appear when no slot number is speciﬁed.
Page 166: D Command
In the column heads for the table in this display, DEV stands for device name. PID stands for peripheral identiﬁer. VID stands for vendor identiﬁer. REV stands for device revision level. SCSI DEV stands for SCSI device type. DIR indicates a direct access device, or hard disk drive. SEQ indicates a sequential access device, or tape drive.
Page 167: E Command
The -S option causes a value to be stored repeatedly in memory. The value is stored count times at each address in the address range. e Command >>e [OPTIONS] RANGE OPTIONS -w Word (default) Halfword Byte -S count Repeat examine count times Display in hexadecimal format Display in octal format Display in unsigned decimal...
Page 168: Erl Command
The format options -x, -o, -u, -d and -c specify how the data is to be displayed. If more than one option is speciﬁed, data is displayed in each format speciﬁed. If no format option is speciﬁed, -x is assumed. The -S option causes the value to be fetched repeatedly.
Page 169: Ls Command
ls Command >>ls [#] The ls command displays a list of ﬁles present in a module ROM. If no module is speciﬁed in the slot number option (#), a list of ﬁles for all modules is displayed. passwd Command >>passwd [OPTIONS] OPTIONS -s Set new console password Clear console password...
Page 170: Printenv Command
printenv Command >>printenv [evname] The printenv command displays the value of environment variables. If you specify the name of an environment variable, the screen displays the value of that variable. Otherwise, the screen displays the values of all environment variables. See ‘‘Environment Variables’’...
Page 171: Sh Command
sh Command >>sh [OPTIONS] [#/scriptname] [argument...] OPTIONS -e Exit on error Branch to script Verbose; echo to console Suppress script-not-found errors Loop The sh, or shell, command activates a script. Replace # with the slot number of the module that contains the script. If you specify a script name for scriptname, the script is used as the input stream.
Page 172: T Command
t Command >>t [OPTIONS] #/testname [argument...] OPTIONS -l Loop The t, or test, command runs module tests. Specify a test with #/testname, where # is the slot number and testname is a module-speciﬁc test name. The -l option causes a test to be executed continuously until a system reset occurs or Ctrl-c is pressed.
Page 173: Console Commands For Environment Variables
Environment Variables Environment variables store system parameters, parameterize scripts, and pass information to the operating system. Some environment variables are retained in nonvolatile memory. Others are lost when power is interrupted. Console commands used for environment variables are summarized in Table 10-2. Table 10-3 deﬁnes standard environment variables that can be set by the user.
Page 174: Environment Variables Set By The User
Table 10-3. Environment Variables Set by the User boot Speciﬁes the default arguments for the boot command. console Controls the choice of the system console. If you specify any value other than s, the system rom the console. If you specify s, the system uses a terminal connected to the system module.
Page 175: Console Autoconﬁguration
Console Autoconﬁguration When the console environment variable contains any value other than s, the system autoconﬁgures the console terminal. First the system searches all options for a crt driver. If a crt driver is found, the system searches all option modules and then the system module for a kbd driver.
Page 176 Moving the DECstation 5000 Model 200 Workstation This chapter tells you how to take your workstation apart and pack it in preparation for moving. Moving the DECstation 5000 Model 200 Workstation 11–1...
Page 177: Dismantling Your Workstation
If you are on a network, disconnect your Ethernet cable from the connector on the system unit. Disconnecting the Ethernet cable at the network instead Caution: of at the system unit interrupts network performance. 11–2 Moving the DECstation 5000 Model 200 Workstation...
Page 178: Packing Your Equipment
Any cables, power cords, and terminators that came with that device Any documentation for that device Reinstalling Your DECstation 5000 Model 200 To reinstall your workstation, follow the instructions in the DECstation 5000 Model 200 Hardware Installation Guide. Moving the DECstation 5000 Model 200 Workstation 11–3...
Page 179 Part IV Appendixes...
Page 180 Equipment Speciﬁcations This appendix lists the physical speciﬁcations, operating conditions, and nonoperating conditions for components listed here. For information about the BA42 storage expansion box, the TZ30 tape drive, and the RX23 and RX33 ﬂoppy disk drives, see Appendix A in the BA42 Storage Expansion Box Installation Guide.
Page 181: System Unit Description
Table A-1. System Unit Description Weight Height Width Depth System unit 12.7 kg 92 mm 509.5 mm 434.8 mm (28 lb) (3.62 in) (20.06 in) (17.12 in) Table A-2. System Unit Speciﬁcations Input voltage Adjust to 100 to 120 Vac to 220-240 Vac Input current 5 amps at 100 to 120 Vac 2.4 amps at 220 to 240 Vac...
Page 182: Vr262 Monitor Description
Table A-5. VR262 Monitor Description Weight Height Width Depth Monitor 19.2 kg 394 mm 455 mm 395 mm (42 lb) (15.5 in.) (17.9 in.) (15.4 in.) Table A-6. VR262 Monitor Speciﬁcations External controls, switches, and Brightness indicators Contrast Power switch Power indicator Display –...
Page 183: Vr262 Monitor Operating Conditions
Table A-6 (Cont.). VR262 Monitor Speciﬁcations – Sync pulse 3 horizontal lines – Blanking interval 37 horizontal lines max – Active video time 16.0 ms – Vertical period 16.67 ms – Lines displayed Power – Power supply type Transistor, switch type AC to DC converter –...
Page 184: Vr297 Monitor Description
Table A-9. VR297 Monitor Description Weight Height Width Depth Monitor 29 kg 406 mm 406 mm 450 mm (64 lb) (16 in) (16 in) (17.75 in) Table A-10. VR297 Monitor Speciﬁcations External controls, switches, and V-STAT, H-STAT, V-CENT indicators Contrast Power switch and indicator Display –...
Page 185: Vr297 Monitor Operating Conditions
Table A-10 (Cont.). VR297 Monitor Speciﬁcations Power – Power supply type Transistor, switch-type AC to DC converter – AC input Switch-selectable – Power consumption Approximately 65 watts Fuse 100 to 120 V: 2.4 A/2.2A 6.35 mm x 31.8 mm (.25 x 1.25 in) slow blow 220 to 240 V:1.4 A/1.3A 5 mm x 20 mm time lag Table A-11.
Page 186: Vr299 Monitor Description
Table A-13. VR299 Monitor Description Weight Height Width Depth Monitor 32 kg 470 mm 506 mm 525 mm (70 lb) (18.5 in) (19.9 in) (20.7 in) Table A-14. VR299 Monitor Speciﬁcations External controls, switches, and Brightness indicators Contrast Degauss Power switch Power indicator Voltage selector switch Tilt range...
Page 187: Vr299 Monitor Operating Conditions
Table A-14 (Cont.). VR299 Monitor Speciﬁcations – Back porch 1,680 ns – Blanking interval 3.69 s maximum – Active video 14.8 – Horizontal period 18.5 Vertical rate timing – Frequency 60 Hz – Front porch 0 horizontal lines – Sync pulse 3 lines –...
Page 188: Vr299 Monitor Nonoperating Conditions
Table A-16. VR299 Monitor Nonoperating Conditions Temperature range – 40° C to 66° C (– 40° F to 150° F) Relative humidity 10% to 95%, noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature 46° C (115° F), packaged Minimum dew-point temperature 2° C (36° F) Altitude 4,900 m (16,000 ft) at 36°...
Page 189: Vrt19 Monitor Description
Table A-17. VRT19 Monitor Description Weight Height Width Depth Monitor 39 kg 480 mm 504 mm 474 mm (75 lb) (18.72 in) (19.66 in) (18.49 in) Table A-18. VRT19 Monitor Speciﬁcations External controls, switches, and Brightness indicators Contrast Degauss Power switch Power indicator V-CENT, H-STAT, V-STAT Tilt range...
Page 190: Vrt19 Monitor Operating Conditions
Table A-18 (Cont.). VRT19 Monitor Speciﬁcations Vertical rate timing (4 pixel nibble clock timing) – Frequency 66.4743 Hz – Front porch 3 horizontal lines – Sync pulse 3 horizontal lines – Blanking interval 39 horizontal lines – Active video 14.4915 ms –...
Page 191: Lk201 Keyboard Description
Table A-21. LK201 Keyboard Description Weight Height Width Depth Keyboard 2 kg 51 mm 533 mm 171 mm (4.5 lb) (2 in) (21 in) (6.75 in) Including attachable feet Table A-22. LK201 Keyboard Speciﬁcations Number of keys Number of indicators 4 status LEDs Language variations Diagnostics...
Page 192: Lk201 Keyboard Nonoperating Conditions
Table A-24. LK201 Keyboard Nonoperating Conditions Temperature range – 40° C to 66° C (– 40° F to 151° F) Relative humidity 10% to 95%, noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature 46° C (115° F), packaged Minimum dew-point temperature 2° C (36° F) Altitude 4,900 m (16,000 ft) at 36°...
Page 193: Vsxxx-Aa Mouse Description
Table A-25. VSXXX-AA Mouse Description Weight Height Diameter Mouse 170 g 40 mm 88 mm (0.37 lb) (1.57 in) (3.47 in) Table A-26. VSXXX-AA Mouse Speciﬁcations Baud rate 4800 Cable length 1.5 m (5 ft), shielded, 6 conductors and terminals in a 7-pin micro-DIN-type connector (male) Resolution 79 counts (200 counts/in)
Page 194: Vsxxx-Aa Mouse Nonoperating Conditions
Table A-28. VSXXX-AA Mouse Nonoperating Conditions Temperature range – 40° C to 66° C (– 40° F to 151° F) Relative humidity 5% to 95% Maximum wet-bulb temperature 46° C (115° F), packaged Minimum dew-point temperature 2° (36° F) Altitude 4,900 m (16,000 ft) at 36°...
Page 195: Vsxxx-Ab Tablet Description
Table A-29. VSXXX-AB Tablet Description Weight Height Width Depth Tablet 3.2 kg 20 mm 406 mm 412 mm (7 lb) (8 in) (16 in) (16.2 in) Table A-30. VSXXX-AB Tablet Speciﬁcations Cable length 1.5 m (5 ft), terminated in a 7-pin Micro-DIN- type connector Active area 275 mm x 275 mm (11 in x 11 in)
Page 196: Vsxxx-Ab Tablet Operating Conditions
Table A-31. VSXXX-AB Tablet Operating Conditions Temperature range 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F) Relative humidity 20% to 80%, noncondensing Maximum wet bulb temperature 28° C (82° F) Minimum dew point temperature 2° C (36° F) Altitude 2400 m (8000 ft) at 36°...
Page 197: Rz55 Scsi Hard Disk Drive Description
Table A-33. RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Description Weight Height Width Depth Internal drive 3.78 kg 82.5 mm 146 mm 208 mm (8.40 lb) (3.25 in) (5.75 in) (8.20 in) Table A-34. RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Speciﬁcations Capacity 332.3 Mbytes –...
Page 198: Rz55 Scsi Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions
Table A-35. RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions Temperature range 10° C to 55° C (50° F to 131° F) Relative humidity 20% to 80%, noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature 25.6° C (78° F) Minimum dew-point temperature 2° C (36° F) Altitude –...
Page 199: Rz56 Scsi Hard Disk Drive Description
Table A-37. RZ56 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Description Weight Height Width Depth Internal drive 3.80 kg 82.6 mm 146 mm 208 mm (8.40 lb) (3.25 in) (5.75 in) (8.20 in) Table A-38. RZ56 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Speciﬁcations Capacity – Per drive 655.17 Mbytes –...
Page 200: Rz56 Scsi Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions
Table A-38 (Cont.). RZ56 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Speciﬁcations Start time (maximum) 20 sec maximum Stop time (maximum) 20 sec maximum Interleave Table A-39. RZ56 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions Temperature range 10° C to 55° C (50° F to 131° F) Relative humidity 8% to 80%, noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature...
Page 201: Rz57 Scsi Hard Disk Drive Description
Table A-41. RZ57 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Description Weight Height Width Depth Internal drive 3.8 kg 82.6 mm 146 mm 208 mm (8.4 lb) (3.25 in) (5.75 in) (8.20 in) Table A-42. RZ57 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Speciﬁcations Interface SCSI Recording density (BPI at ID) 42,441 Flux density (FCI at ID)
Page 202: Rz57 Scsi Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions
Table A-42 (Cont.). RZ57 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Speciﬁcations Start time (maximum) 20 sec maximum Stop time (maximum) 20 sec maximum Interleave Table A-43. RZ57 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions Temperature range 10° C to 55° C (50° F to 131° F) Relative humidity 8% to 80%, noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature...
Page 203: Tk50Z Tape Drive Description
Table A-45. TK50Z Tape Drive Description Weight Height Width Depth Expansion box 12.7 kg 139.7 mm 323.8 mm 285.7 mm (28 lb) (5.5 in) (12.75 in) (11.25 in) Table A-46. TK50Z Tape Drive Speciﬁcations Mode of operation Streaming Media 12.77 mm (0.5 in), 600 ft magnetic tape Bit density 6,667 bits/in Number of tracks...
Page 204: Tk50Z Tape Drive Nonoperating Conditions
Table A-48. TK50Z Tape Drive Nonoperating Conditions Temperature range – 30° C to 66° C (– 22° F to 151° F) Relative humidity 10% to 95%, noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature 46° C (115° F), packaged Minimum dew-point temperature 2° C (36° F) Altitude 9,140 mm (30,000 ft) at 36°...
Page 205: Tlz04 Tape Drive Description
Table A-49. TLZ04 Tape Drive Description Weight Height Width Depth Expansion box 12.7 kg 102 mm 219.2 mm 285.7 mm (28 lb) (4 in) (8.63 in) (11.25 in) Table A-50. TLZ04 Tape Drive Speciﬁcations Mode of operation Streaming and start/stop Drive interface SCSI Media...
Page 206: Rrd40 Compact Disc Drive Description (Tabletop
Table A-53. RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Description (Tabletop) Weight Height Width Depth Expansion box 4.0 kg 76.2 mm 231.7 mm 279.4 mm (8.8 lb) (3 in) (9.125 in) (11 in) Table A-54. RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Speciﬁcations (Tabletop) Capacity per disc 635 Mbytes Access time Maximum 1,000 Msec, including latency...
Page 207: Part Numbers
Part Numbers This appendix lists the part numbers for the components of the DECstation 5000 Model 200 Workstation. Part Numbers B–1...
Page 208: Basic Components
Table B-1. Basic Components Item Order Number VR262, 19-inch monochrome monitor, 120 volts VR262-AA VR262, 19-inch monochrome monitor, 240 volts VR262-A3 VR297, 16-inch color monitor, 120 volts VR297-DA VR297, 16-inch color monitor, 240 volts, Northern VR297-D3 Hemisphere VR297, 16-inch color monitor, 240 volts, Southern VR297-D4 Hemisphere VR299, 19-inch color monitor, 120 volts...
Page 209: Cords, Cables, And Connectors
Table B-2. Cords, Cables, and Connectors Item Part Number Order Number Monitor-to-system-unit power cord (U.S.) 17-00442-26 — System unit or expansion box power cord 17-00606-10 BN19P-K Expansion-box-to-expansion-box cable 17-01351-04 BC19J-1E Keyboard-mouse cable 17-02640-01 — Serial line cable — BC16E-10 System-unit to expansion-box cable 17-02641-02 BC09D-06 ThickWire cable...
Page 210: Software Documentation
Table B-3. Software Documentation Item Order Number ULTRIX Media and Doc-TK50 QA-VV1AA-H5 ULTRIX Guide to the Error Logger AE-ME95B-TE Technical Summary for RISC Processors AA-MM35A-TE Documentation Overview for RISC Processors AA-MM05A-TE B–4 Part Numbers...
Page 211: Hardware Documentation
Guide DECstation 5000 Model 200 Workstation Reference EK-367AA-IC Card DECstation 5000 Model 200 Maintenance Guide EK-370AA-MG DECstation 5000 Model 200 Field Service Pocket EK-371AA-PG Guide Components and Add-Ons The RZ55 Disk Drive Service Manual EK-RZ55D-SV The RZ56 Disk Drive Subsystem Service Manual...
Page 212: Connector Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Assignments This appendix lists pin assignments for the following connectors: SCSI cable connectors Keyboard and mouse or tablet Communications ThickWire Ethernet Loopback Power Supply Modem loopback Ethernet loopback Connector Pin Assignments C–1...
Page 213: Scsi Cable Connector Pin Assignments
Table C-1. SCSI Cable Connector Pin Assignments Signal Signal RSVD TERMPWR RSVD PARITY DATA<7> DATA<6> DATA<5> DATA<4> DATA<3> DATA<2> DATA<1> DATA<0> C–2 Connector Pin Assignments...
Page 214: Keyboard And Mouse Or Tablet Connectors Pin Assignments
Table C-2. Keyboard and Mouse or Tablet Connector Pin Assignments Source Signal Description Ground KEY.TX Keyboard transmitted data Keyboard KEY.RX Keyboard received data +12V Keyboard/tablet power Ground Mouse/Tablet MSE.RX Mouse received data MSE.TX Mouse transmitted data Ground Ground Mouse power –12V Mouse power Ground...
Page 215 Table C-3. Communications Connectors Pin Assignments Source Signal CCITT Description Signal ground KNO2 Modem transmit- ted data Modem/printer Modem received data KNO2 Request to send Modem/printer Clear to send Modem/printer Data set ready Signal Ground Modem/printer Carrier detector Unconnected Unconnected Unconnected Unconnected Unconnected...
Page 216: Thickwire Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments
Table C-4. ThickWire Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments Source Signal Description Shield XCVR ACOL+ Collision presence KNO2 ATX+ Transmission Ground XCVR ARX+ Reception XCVR Power return CTL+ Control output Ground XCVR ACOL– Collision presence KNO2 ATX– Transmission Ground XCVR ARX– Reception KNO2 +12V Power...
Page 217: Power Supply Pin Assignments
Table C-6. Power Supply Pin Assignments Signal Wire Gauge +12 volt Ground –12 volt Ground Warning Table C-7. Modem Loopback Connector Pin Assignments From Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal P4-2 P4-3 P4-4 RTS2 P4-5 CTS2 P4-6 DSR2 P4-20 DTR2 P4-12 SPDMI2 P4-23...
Page 218 Index Connectors communication, 7–2 to 7–8 Adapter monitors, 2–7 to 2–18 for communication device, 7–6 to system unit, 2–2 to 2–4 7–7 Console autoconﬁguration, 10–20 Antistatic wrist strap, 4–3, 9–5 Console commands, 10–4 to 10–17 Console mode, 10–2 Contrast control, 2–8 to 2–12 icons, 8–3 BA42 storage expansion box, 5–2, 5–4, Controls...
Page 219 Equipment speciﬁcations (Cont.) High 3D graphics accelerator module, keyboard (LK201), A–12 to A–13 4–12 monitor (VR262), A–3 to A–4 installing, 4–16 monitor (VR297), A–5 to A–6 monitor (VR299), A–7 to A–9 monitor (VRT19), A–10 to A–11 Icons mouse (VSXXX-AA), A–14 to A–15 system unit, 2–4 optical compact disc drive (RRD40), ID number...
Page 220 Reset button, system unit, 2–2 to 2–3 On/off switch RGB connectors, 2–8 to 2–18 monitors, 2–8 to 2–14 RRD40 compact disc drive system unit, 2–2 to 2–3 workstation, 8–2 SCSI switches, 5–7 Operating mode, 10–3 RRD40 optical compact disc drive, 5–1, 5–2 Option modules, 2–6 connecting, 5–9 to 5–14...
Page 221 System unit (Cont.) TZ30 tape drive (Cont.) power-up self-test, 8–7 SCSI switches, 5–7 self-test, 8–9 See also Tape drives, 5–1 troubleshooting, 8–8 turning on, 8–6 to 8–8 System unit cover Video cable, 1–5, 2–8 to 2–12, 2–14 to removing and replacing, 2–4 to 2–6, 2–18 4–2 to 4–4 Video option modules, 4–12...

Digital Equipment DECstation 5000 Model 200 Operator's Manual

Using this Guide

Part I Basic Workstation Hardware

1 Getting Started

2 System Unit, Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse or Tablet

3 Ethernet Hardware for the Basic Workstation

Part II Optional Hardware

4 Internal Hardware Options

5 External Storage Options: Hard Disk, Floppy Disk, Tape, and Optical Compact Disc Drives

9 Troubleshooting

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