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DECstation 5000 Model 150
Operator's Guide
Order Number: EK–4MMIN–OP. A01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1 DECstation 5000 Model 150 Operator’s Guide Order Number: EK–4MMIN–OP. A01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DEC, DECconnect, DECnet, DECstation, DECsystem, DECUS, DESTA, ThinWire, TURBOchannel, ULTRIX, ULTRIX-32, and the DIGITAL logo. Motif is a trademark of the Open Software Foundation, Inc. MS–DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Part I Introducing Your Workstation 1 Getting Started The DECstation 5000 Model 150 Workstation ....1–1 System Unit Components .......
  • Page 4 4 Starting and Testing Workstation Hardware Turning On Your Workstation ......4–1 4.1.1 Turn On External Devices ......4–2 4.1.2 Turn On the Monitor .
  • Page 5 8 The Server Configuration Installing a Terminal as an Alternate System Console ..8–1 8.1.1 To Install a Terminal as a System Console ....8–2 8.1.2 To Activate the Terminal as the System Console .
  • Page 6 Part IV Workstation Management 13 Using the Console Program 13.1 Operating and Console Modes ......13–1 13.2 Entering Console Mode .
  • Page 7 A–4 B Equipment Specifications DECstation 5000 Model 150 System Unit ....B–2 RZ23L Hard Disk Drive ....... .
  • Page 8 Figures 1–1 Typical DECstation 5000 Workstation ....1–2 1–2 Workstation Components ......
  • Page 9 6–10 Attaching the Twisted-pair Ethernet Cable to the Adapter ......... 6–10 6–11 Attaching the ThickWire Ethernet Cable to the Adapter and...
  • Page 10 Unit ..........1–6 DECstation 5000 Model 150 Devices and Options ..1–2 1–8...
  • Page 11 14–2 Solutions to Common Problems ..... . . 14–4 Self-Test Error Messages for the Base System Slot ..14–3 14–14 A–1...
  • Page 12 C–3 EIA RS232 Communications Connectors Pin Assignments . . . C–4 C–4 Power Supply Pin Assignments ..... . . C–5 C–5 Summary of Loopback Connectors .

  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface This guide explains how to install and test the hardware components of your DECstation 5000 Model 150 workstation. It also describes how to use your system as a server. Table 1 Conventions Used in This Guide Convention Monospace type Anything that appears on your monitor screen is set in monospace type.

  • Page 15: Part I Introducing Your Workstation

    Part I Introducing Your Workstation...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    This chapter provides an overview of the following topics: • The DECstation 5000 Model 150 Workstation • System Unit Components • Available Options 1.1 The DECstation 5000 Model 150 Workstation The DECstation 5000 Model 150 workstation features: • 50 SPECmarks • Graphics, storage, and expansion options •...

  • Page 18: Typical Decstation 5000 Workstation

    1.1 The DECstation 5000 Model 150 Workstation Figure 1–1 Typical DECstation 5000 Workstation Nameplate WS33O137 In addition to the this manual, you should have the following: • Any options you ordered • Any software you ordered • All the items shown in Figure 1–2, except only one type of video cable assembly: color, monochrome, or gray-scale.

  • Page 19: Workstation Components

    1.1 The DECstation 5000 Model 150 Workstation Figure 1–2 Workstation Components Color video cable assembly System unit, power cord, and monitor-to-system-unit power cable Monochrome video cable assembly Gray-scale video cable assembly Monitor and monitor power cord Keyboard with cable Keyboard-mouse cable assembly...

  • Page 20: System Unit Components

    1.2 System Unit Components 1.2 System Unit Components The system unit sits flat on a level surface with the monitor on top of or next to it. Caution Do not stand the system unit on its side. This can block the cooling vents and damage the unit.

  • Page 21: Back Of System Unit

    1.2 System Unit Components Figure 1–3 Back of System Unit PM AG -C V~1 00- 120 A 3.0 V~2 20- 240 A 1.7 V~ 100 -12 0/2 20- 240 A 7.9 /4.2 Hz 50- 60 W 359 TURBOchannel option slot 0. Communications connector 2 Communications connector 3 TURBOchannel option slot 1...

  • Page 22: Connectors, Controls, And Indicator Lights On System Unit

    1.2 System Unit Components Table 1–1 Connectors, Controls, and Indicator Lights on System Unit Item Function TURBOchannel option slots 0, 1, The points at which optional TURBOchannel and 2 hardware can connect to the system unit. (In Figure 1–3, TURBOchannel slot 0 contains a video connector, the point at which a video cable connects the monitor to the system unit.) Cover-release screw...

  • Page 23: Icons On System Unit And Its Cables

    1.2 System Unit Components 1.2.2 Icons on System Unit and Its Cables Many of your workstation connectors and cables use icons to remind you of their functions. Figure 1–4 shows the icons used on your workstation system unit. Figure 1–4 Icons on the Workstation Ethernet Communications Reset button...

  • Page 24: Available Options

    1.3 Available Options 1.3 Available Options Table 1–2 lists the internal and external options for the DECstation 5000 Model 150. Internal options must be installed inside the system unit or in an expansion box. External options, including expansion boxes and peripheral devices such as printers and modems, can be attached by a cable to the system unit.

  • Page 25: The Environment

    The Environment This chapter describes the following topics: • Site Requirements • Power Requirements 2.1 Site Requirements To operate at its best, your workstation must be set up in a place that meets certain requirements. Caution Failure to meet these requirements can damage the equipment. 2.1.1 Temperature and Humidity •...

  • Page 26: Cleanliness

    2.1 Site Requirements • Air should flow freely around your workstation to keep heat from building up and damaging the equipment. Leave 4 inches (10 centimeters) between system unit vents and other objects. Leave 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) between monitor vents and other objects. •...

  • Page 27: Voltage Labels

    2.2 Power Requirements Figure 2–1 Voltage Labels V 100-120 V 220-240 V 100-120 V 220-240 36-17905-19 36-17905-19 WSE2I021 The Environment 2–3...

  • Page 29: Installing Your Decstation 5000

    3-pin connector at the other end. • The video cable assembly for a monochrome monitor has a threaded video cable connector on one end and a slotted connector on the other end. Installing Your DECstation 5000 3–1...

  • Page 30: Video Cable Assemblies

    Figure 3–1 Video Cable Assemblies Slotted signal Threaded video cable connector cable connector For a monochrome monitor 3-pin connector 3-pin connector Signal cable connector RGB connectors For a color monitor For a gray-scale monitor WS33O040 3–2 Installing Your DECstation 5000...

  • Page 31: Connecting A Color Monitor

    Tighten the screws on the 3-pin connector to lock the connector securely in place. Check to see that the connection is correct. If the 3-pin connector is inserted upside down, the colors red and blue are displayed in reverse on color monitors. Installing Your DECstation 5000 3–3...

  • Page 32: Connecting Color Or Gray-Scale Video Cable To System Unit

    Align the slots on the collar of the red signal cable connector with the pins on the monitor connector labeled R. • Push the signal cable connector onto the monitor connector. Then twist the cable connector to the right to lock it. 3–4 Installing Your DECstation 5000...

  • Page 33: Connecting A Video Cable Assembly To A Color Monitor

    G; the blue signal cable connects to the monitor connector labeled B. Figure 3–4 Connecting a Video Cable Assembly to a Color Monitor Monitor video connectors Signal cable connectors WS33O071 Installing Your DECstation 5000 3–5...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Gray-Scale Monitor

    Push the slotted signal cable connector onto the monitor video connector. Then twist the cable connector to the right to fasten it. Figure 3–5 Connecting Video Cable Assembly to 19-Inch Gray-Scale Monitor Cable mounting detail Connector block Monitor video connector Slotted signal cable connector WS33O095 3–6 Installing Your DECstation 5000...

  • Page 35: Connecting A Monochrome Monitor

    Align the slots on the collar of the signal cable connector with the pins on the monitor video connector. Push the slotted signal connector onto the monitor video connector. Then twist the connector to the right to lock it. Installing Your DECstation 5000 3–7...

  • Page 36: Connecting Video Cable Assembly To Monochrome Monitor

    V~10 0-12 V~22 0-24 V~1 00-1 20/ A 7.9/4 .2 Hz 50-6 0 W 359 System unit Turn the threaded video connector connector to your right. WS33O075 3–8 Installing Your DECstation 5000...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Keyboard And The Mouse Or Tablet

    Figure 3–7 Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse 1. Position the mouse cable connector so the icon on it is under the mouse icon on the connector block. 2. Position the keyboard cable so the clip is on the bottom. WS33I043 Installing Your DECstation 5000 3–9...

  • Page 38: Attaching The Keyboard-Mouse Cable Connector

    Hz 50-6 0 W 359 Position the keyboard-mouse cable connector so the widest part of the connector is on top. Keyboard and mouse icons Turn the screws to your right to hold the connector in place. WS33I042 3–10 Installing Your DECstation 5000...

  • Page 39: Hinged Feet On The Keyboard

    3.2 Connecting the Keyboard and the Mouse or Tablet 3. You can tilt the keyboard or let it lie flat. To tilt it, press up on the hinged feet. Figure 3–9 Hinged Feet on the Keyboard Hinged feet WS33O105 Installing Your DECstation 5000 3–11...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Dial And Button Box

    You can use the optional dial and button box with your workstation to move data on the monitor screen. The documentation supplied with these options explains their installation and use. Figure 3–10 Dial and Button Box Communication device cable Power strip WS33M057 3–12 Installing Your DECstation 5000...

  • Page 41: Attaching A Scsi Terminator

    Your system unit may have additional SCSI connectors in option slots. Do not attach SCSI terminators to these connectors. Option SCSI buses do not interface with the internal devices so failure to terminate these connectors has no effect on internal SCSI performance. Installing Your DECstation 5000 3–13...

  • Page 42: Attaching A Terminator To The System Scsi Connector

    SCSI connector SCSI terminator Handle SCSI icon PM AG -C V~1 00- 120 A 3.0 V~2 20- 240 A 1.7 V~ 100 -12 0/2 20- 240 A 7.9 /4.2 Hz 50- 60 W 359 WS33O087 3–14 Installing Your DECstation 5000...

  • Page 43: Connecting The System Unit To A Power Outlet

    Follow these instructions to connect the system unit power cables: 1. Plug the connector on the power cord into the system unit power connector on the back of the system unit. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. Installing Your DECstation 5000 3–15...

  • Page 44: Connecting The Power Cord To The System Unit

    3.5 Connecting the System Unit to a Power Outlet Figure 3–12 Connecting the Power Cord to the System Unit PM AG Power cord System unit connector power connector WS33O113 3–16 Installing Your DECstation 5000...

  • Page 45: Connecting The Monitor To A Power Outlet

    1. Plug the connector on the monitor-to-system-unit power cable into the power connector on the back of the monitor. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the extra power outlet on the back of the system unit. Installing Your DECstation 5000 3–17...

  • Page 46: Connecting The Monitor To The System Unit

    Figure 3–13 Connecting the Monitor to the System Unit Monitor power connector PM AG -C V~1 00-1 20 A 3.0 V~2 20-2 40 A 1.7 V~1 00- 120 A 7.9 /4.2 Monitor-to-system-unit power connector Monitor-to-system-unit power cable System unit power cord WS33I001 3–18 Installing Your DECstation 5000...

  • Page 47: Starting And Testing Workstation Hardware

    Starting and Testing Workstation Hardware This chapter describes the following steps: • Turning On Your Workstation • Testing the Workstation • Stopping the Workstation Without Turning It Off • Turning Off the Workstation • Installing Workstation Software 4.1 Turning On Your Workstation Turn on the components of your workstation in the following order: 1.

  • Page 48: Turn On External Devices

    4.1 Turning On Your Workstation 4.1.1 Turn On External Devices 1. Turn on each expansion box. Most boxes have rocker switches; some have push switches. 2. Turn on your communications device, if you have one. Figure 4–1 Expansion Box On/Off Switches On/off switches WSE2O019 4–2 Starting and Testing Workstation Hardware...

  • Page 49: Turn On The Monitor

    4.1 Turning On Your Workstation 4.1.2 Turn On the Monitor Most monitor On/Off switches are rocker switches marked | for on and O for off. Press the | to turn on the power. Some monitors have a push switch instead of a rocker switch. Press the switch in to turn on the power. Figure 4–2 Turning on the Monitor Press the I on Press and release this...

  • Page 50: Turn On The System Unit

    4.1 Turning On Your Workstation 4.1.3 Turn On the System Unit The system unit On/Off switch is on the back of the system unit. Turn on the system unit by pressing | on the On/Off switch. Figure 4–3 Turning on the System Unit PM AG V~ 10 0-1 20 A 3.0...

  • Page 51: Failure Of System Unit To Turn On

    4.1 Turning On Your Workstation • If your workstation language has been set, the system unit displays text like the following: KN04 V1.0a >> If the workstation language has not been set, the system unit displays the following language menu first: 1) Dansk 9) Français (Suisse Romande) 2) Deutsch...

  • Page 52: Testing The Workstation

    4.2 Testing the Workstation 4.2 Testing the Workstation 4.2.1 Run the System Self-Test Type test and press Return to run the system self-test. As the system performs the subtests that make up the self-test, it briefly displays the name of each subtest on the screen.

  • Page 53: Stopping The Workstation Without Turning It Off

    4.3 Stopping the Workstation Without Turning It Off 4.3 Stopping the Workstation Without Turning It Off If ULTRIX is your workstation software, you can shut it down by typing shutdown -h now at the ULTRIX prompt and pressing Return. If you are unable to return to console mode using this shutdown command, you can stop your workstation and all workstation software by pressing the halt button on the back of the system unit.

  • Page 54: Turning Off The Workstation

    4.4 Turning Off the Workstation 4.4 Turning Off the Workstation 1. If your workstation software has been installed, follow the instructions that came with that software to shut down the software. 2. Turn off the power. • If your workstation takes power from a power strip, turn off the power strip.

  • Page 55: Moving Your Workstation

    Moving Your Workstation This chapter tells you how to disassemble your workstation and pack it for moving. 5.1 Dismantling the Workstation 1. If the workstation software is running, type shutdown -h now and press Return. 2. Turn off any devices connected to your workstation, such as printers, modems, or external hard disks.

  • Page 56: Packing The Equipment

    5.2 Packing the Equipment 5.2 Packing the Equipment Pack each piece of equipment in the carton it came in. Use any padding that came in the carton to hold the equipment securely in place. Be sure to include the following in each carton: •...

  • Page 57: Part Ii External Additions To Your Workstation

    Part II External Additions to Your Workstation...

  • Page 59: Connecting Your System To A Network

    Connecting Your System to a Network This chapter describes the following steps: • Connecting a ThickWire Ethernet Cable • Connecting a ThinWire Ethernet Cable • Connecting a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable 6.1 Connecting a ThickWire Ethernet Cable Figure 6–1 ThickWire Ethernet Cable To the ThickWire To the ThickWire Ethernet connector...

  • Page 60: Sliding Lock On Thickwire Ethernet Connector

    6.1 Connecting a ThickWire Ethernet Cable 1. Use a simple tool, such as a flat-blade screwdriver, to slide the lock on the base system ThickWire Ethernet connector to the right. Figure 6–2 Sliding Lock on ThickWire Ethernet Connector Sliding lock on the base system ThickWire Ethernet connector PM AG -C V~ 10 0- 12...

  • Page 61: Attaching The Thickwire Ethernet Cable To The System Unit

    6.1 Connecting a ThickWire Ethernet Cable 2. Hold the ThickWire Ethernet cable connector so that the widest part is on top and push the connector directly into the base system ThickWire connector. Figure 6–3 Attaching the ThickWire Ethernet Cable to the System Unit PMA G-C V~1 00-1 20 A 3.0...

  • Page 62: Sliding Lock On System Unit Thickwire Ethernet Connector

    6.1 Connecting a ThickWire Ethernet Cable 3. Slide the lock on the base system ThickWire Ethernet connector to the left. Figure 6–4 Sliding Lock on System Unit ThickWire Ethernet Connector PM AG -C V~ 10 0- 12 0 A 3. 0 V~ 22 0- 24 0 A 1.

  • Page 63: Connecting A Thinwire Ethernet Cable

    6.2 Connecting a ThinWire Ethernet Cable 6.2 Connecting a ThinWire Ethernet Cable Connect the DECstation 5000 Model 150 workstation to the ThinWire Ethernet network cable using the ThickWire-to-ThinWire adapter, as follows: 1. Follow the instructions in Section 6.1 to connect the ThickWire cable to the system unit.

  • Page 64: Connecting A Thickwire Cable To The Thinwire Adapter

    6.2 Connecting a ThinWire Ethernet Cable 4. Hold the ThickWire-to-ThinWire adapter and the free end of the ThickWire cable so that the connectors match. Push the ThickWire cable connector with the sliding lock onto the ThickWire connector on the adapter. 5.

  • Page 65: Attaching A T-Connector

    6.2 Connecting a ThinWire Ethernet Cable 6. Attach the T-connector to the ThinWire Ethernet connector on the adapter. Figure 6–7 Attaching a T-connector Press the T-connector into the adapter and turn the connector ThickWire-to-ThinWire to the right until it slides forward adapter and locks into place.

  • Page 66: Attaching A T-Connector Terminator

    6.2 Connecting a ThinWire Ethernet Cable Figure 6–8 Attaching a T-connector Terminator Press the T-connector terminator into the T-connector and turn the terminator to the right until it slides forward and locks into place. ThickWire-to-ThinWire adapter T-connector To the ThickWire Ethernet connector on the system unit WS3PO093 8.

  • Page 67: Connecting A Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable

    6.3 Connecting a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable 6.3 Connecting a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable Figure 6–9 shows the Twisted-Pair Ethernet cables and adapter. Figure 6–9 Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cables and Adapter Twisted-pair Ethernet cable Twisted pair phone-jack ThickWire Ethernet connector type of connector Back view Front view ThickWire-to-twisted-pair adapter...

  • Page 68: Attaching The Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable To The Adapter

    6.3 Connecting a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable 1. Plug one end of the twisted-pair Ethernet cable into the twisted-pair phone-jack type of connector on the ThickWire-to-twisted-pair adapter. Plug the other end of the twisted-pair Ethernet cable into the phone-jack type of connector on the wall panel. Figure 6–10 Attaching the Twisted-pair Ethernet Cable to the Adapter ThickWire-to- twisted-pair adapter...

  • Page 69: Attaching The Thickwire Ethernet Cable To The Adapter And System Unit

    6.3 Connecting a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable Figure 6–11 Attaching the ThickWire Ethernet Cable to the Adapter and System Unit Hold the ThickWire Ethernet connector so the widest part of the connector is on top. ThickWire-to- twisted-pair adapter Base system ThickWire Ethernet connector Twisted-pair-to-ThickWire cable...

  • Page 71: Connecting External Options

    Connecting External Options This chapter describes the following steps: • Setting Up Storage Expansion Boxes and Cables • Connecting the Expansion Box to the System Unit • Connecting to One Expansion Box • Connecting to Multiple Expansion Boxes • Connecting Communication Devices 7.1 Setting Up Storage Expansion Boxes and Cables Some storage expansion boxes, such as a tape drive box or a floppy disk drive box have only one drive inside.

  • Page 72: Expansion Box Cables

    7.1 Setting Up Storage Expansion Boxes and Cables Use Table 7–1 to compute the total cable length for each chain. If any chain length exceeds 236 inches (6 meters), put some of the devices on another chain or check the possibility of shorter cables. Caution If the chain length on one SCSI connector exceeds 236 inches (6 meters), the drives attached to that connector will be unreliable.

  • Page 73: Connecting The Expansion Box To The System Unit

    7.2 Connecting the Expansion Box to the System Unit 7.2 Connecting the Expansion Box to the System Unit Figure 7–1 System-Unit-to-Expansion-Box Cable To a SCSI connector To a SCSI connector on the system unit on the expansion box System-unit-to-expansion-box cable WS33I046 1.

  • Page 74: Removing The Scsi Terminator

    7.2 Connecting the Expansion Box to the System Unit Figure 7–2 Removing the SCSI Terminator Base system SCSI connector SCSI terminator SCSI icon Pull tab PMA G-C V~10 0-12 0 A 3.0 V~22 0-24 0 A 1.7 V~1 00-1 20/2 20-2 40 A 7.9/ 4.2 Hz 50-6 0...

  • Page 75: Connecting The System-Unit-To-Expansion-Box Cable To The System Unit

    7.2 Connecting the Expansion Box to the System Unit 2. Connect the system-unit-to-expansion-box cable to the base system SCSI connector on the system unit. Figure 7–3 Connecting the System-Unit-to-Expansion-Box Cable to the System Unit WS33I049...

  • Page 76: Connecting To One Expansion Box

    7.3 Connecting to One Expansion Box 7.3 Connecting to One Expansion Box 1. Connect the appropriate end of the system-unit-to-expansion-box cable to one of the SCSI connectors on the back of the expansion box. 7–6 Connecting External Options...

  • Page 77: Expansion Box

    7.3 Connecting to One Expansion Box Figure 7–4 Connecting the System-Unit-to-Expansion-Box Cable to the Expansion Box 1. Pull the two wire brackets on the SCSI connector away from the connector. 2. Hold the cable connector so the widest part is on Wire bracket the top and push the cable connector into the...

  • Page 78: Connecting The Expansion Box Power Cord

    7.3 Connecting to One Expansion Box 2. Put an expansion box SCSI terminator on the empty SCSI connector on the expansion box. The location of the SCSI connector is shown in Figure 7–5 3. Connect a power cord to the expansion box and to a power outlet. Figure 7–5 Connecting the Expansion Box Power Cord Power cord SCSI terminator...

  • Page 79: Connecting To Multiple Expansion Boxes

    7.4 Connecting to Multiple Expansion Boxes 7.4 Connecting to Multiple Expansion Boxes 1. Connect the system-unit-to-expansion-box cable to one of the SCSI connectors on the back of the first box. 2. Connect a SCSI box-to-box expansion cable to the other SCSI connector on the first box and connect the other end of the cable to one of the SCSI connectors on the second box.

  • Page 80: Attaching The Scsi Terminator To The Last Expansion Box

    7.4 Connecting to Multiple Expansion Boxes 3. Connect each of the remaining boxes with SCSI box-to-box expansion cables as described in step 2. 4. Put an expansion box SCSI terminator on the unused SCSI connector on the last box as shown in Figure 7–7. 5.

  • Page 81: Connecting Communication Devices

    7.5 Connecting Communication Devices 7.5 Connecting Communication Devices Communication devices, such as printers, modems, and plotters, connect to your system unit by means of one of these types of connectors: • A 25-pin communications connector, which attaches directly to the communications connector on the system unit.

  • Page 82: Connecting A 25-Pin Connector

    7.5 Connecting Communication Devices 2. Connect the free end of the device cable to the communications connector on the back of the system unit: a. Align the widest part of the cable connector with the widest part of the connector on the system unit. b.

  • Page 83: To Connect A Device With A Telephone-Jack Type Of Connector

    7.5 Connecting Communication Devices 7.5.2 To Connect a Device with a Telephone-Jack Type of Connector 1. Find the communications connector adapter that came with your workstation. Hold it so that the widest part of the 25-pin connector is on top. 2.

  • Page 85: The Server Configuration

    The Server Configuration The DECstation 5000 Model 150 can be configured as either a workstation or a server. (A server is used to provide other client systems in a network with distributed services such as filing, computation, and printing.) This chapter explains how to use a terminal or the workstation monitor as the system console.

  • Page 86: To Install A Terminal As A System Console

    8.1 Installing a Terminal as an Alternate System Console 8.1.1 To Install a Terminal as a System Console 1. Follow the instructions that came with your worksystem software to shut down the software. 2. Turn off the system unit by pressing the O on the On/Off switch on the back of the system unit.

  • Page 87: Connecting A Vt320 Terminal To The System Unit

    8.1 Installing a Terminal as an Alternate System Console Figure 8–1 Connecting a VT320 Terminal to the System Unit Terminal Terminal-to-system-unit cable WS3PO056 The Server Configuration 8–3...

  • Page 88: To Activate The Terminal As The System Console

    8.1 Installing a Terminal as an Alternate System Console 6. Find the coiled keyboard cable that came with your terminal. Notice that it has telephone-jack-type connectors at both ends, and that one end has a keyboard icon. Plug the end of the keyboard cable with the keyboard icon into the connector on the side of the terminal.

  • Page 89: To Make Your Workstation Monitor The System Console

    8.1 Installing a Terminal as an Alternate System Console 8.1.3 To Make Your Workstation Monitor the System Console The workstation monitor is the system console by default. If you have set the console environment variable to s, your terminal is currently the system console.

  • Page 91: Part Iii Internal Additions To Your Workstation

    Part III Internal Additions to Your Workstation...

  • Page 93: Opening And Closing The System Unit

    Opening and Closing the System Unit This chapter covers the following topics: • Removing the System Unit Cover • Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap • Removing the Front Drive Panel • Replacing the Front Drive Panel • Replacing the System Unit Cover 9.1 Removing the System Unit Cover 1.

  • Page 94: Removing The Cover From The System Unit

    9.1 Removing the System Unit Cover Figure 9–1 Removing the Cover From the System Unit PM AG -C V~ 100 -12 0 A 3.0 V~ 220 -24 0 A 1.7 V~ 10 0-1 20 /22 0-2 40 A 7.9 /4. 2 Hz 50 -60 W 35 9 Captive screw...

  • Page 95: Attaching The Antistatic Wrist Strap

    9.2 Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap 9.2 Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap Follow these instructions to attach the antistatic wrist strap that came in the workstation accessories kit. Figure 9–2 Using an Antistatic Wrist Strap MLO-010161 1. Unwrap the first section of the antistatic wrist strap and wrap the adhesive side firmly around your wrist.

  • Page 96: Removing The Front Drive Panel

    9.3 Removing the Front Drive Panel 9.3 Removing the Front Drive Panel Follow these steps to remove the front drive panel: 1. Unhook the power supply cable from the white loop on the inside of the front drive panel, as shown in Figure 9–3. Figure 9–3 Inside the System Unit Power supply cable clip...

  • Page 97: Removing The Front Drive Panel

    9.3 Removing the Front Drive Panel Set the front drive panel aside. Handle it carefully if a drive is in the bracket. Figure 9–4 Removing the Front Drive Panel Captive screw Power supply cable SCSI cable Captive screw Front drive panel This is one of five tabs.

  • Page 98: Replacing The Front Drive Panel

    9.4 Replacing the Front Drive Panel 9.4 Replacing the Front Drive Panel Follow these instructions to replace the front drive panel: 1. Insert the tabs on the front drive panel into the cutouts on the system unit and tilt the panel halfway down into the system unit. 2.

  • Page 99: Replacing The Front Drive Panel

    9.4 Replacing the Front Drive Panel Figure 9–5 Replacing the Front Drive Panel Captive screw Power supply cable SCSI cable Captive screw Front drive panel This is one of five tabs. Captive screw WS33O114 4. Tighten the two captive screws on the end of the bracket until they are tight.

  • Page 100: Replacing The System Unit Cover

    9.5 Replacing the System Unit Cover 9.5 Replacing the System Unit Cover Follow these instructions to replace the system unit cover: 1. Position the cover slightly above the system unit about 2 inches (5.5 cm) from the back of the unit. 2.

  • Page 101: Installing And Removing Memory Modules

    Removing Memory Modules 10.1 Memory Configurations DECstation 5000 Model 150 workstations use pairs of 2-MB and 8-MB memory modules. Your workstation can hold up to eight pairs of memory modules. The system unit comes with at least 8 MB in place.

  • Page 102: Memory Slots Inside The System Unit

    10.2 Installing Memory Modules 1. Look at the numbers printed beside the memory slots inside the system unit. Find the empty slot with the lowest number. Notice that each memory slot has two connectors. You must install memory modules in pairs, one in each connector of a slot. Figure 10–1 Memory Slots Inside the System Unit Four memory modules already installed...

  • Page 103: Memory Module

    10.2 Installing Memory Modules Figure 10–2 Memory Module Memory chips Mounting holes (2) Contacts Notched end WS33O103 3. Tilt the top of the memory module toward the front of the system unit and insert the memory module into the empty connector. 4.

  • Page 104: Inserting A Memory Module

    10.2 Installing Memory Modules Figure 10–3 Inserting a Memory Module Spring clip Mounting post Mounting hole Four memory modules already installed Memory slot numbers WS33I104 5. Tilt the top of the memory module up and press the module against the mounting posts until the module snaps past the spring clips.

  • Page 105: Testing Memory Modules

    10.2 Installing Memory Modules Repeat the installation for every pair of memory modules that you are installing. Be sure to install each pair of modules in the slot with the lowest number. 10.3 Testing Memory Modules 1. Turn on the monitor. Then turn on the system unit. When the system unit completes the power-up self-test successfully, the console prompt ( ) appears on the screen.

  • Page 106: Memory Modules In Memory Slots 0 And 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5 Removing A Memory Module

    10.4 Removing Memory Modules Remove memory modules by following these steps: 1. Locate the memory modules in the highest numbered memory slot. Figure 10–4 Memory Modules in Memory Slots 0 and 1 Memory slot numbers WS33O090 2. Release, but do not remove, one of the two memory modules in the highest-numbered memory slot.
  • Page 107 10.4 Removing Memory Modules Release the other end of the memory module the same way. Figure 10–5 Removing a Memory Module Mounting post Spring clip WS33O099 3. Lift the memory module out of the connector. Store the module in an antistatic bag.

  • Page 109: Installing And Removing Drives In The System Unit

    Installing and Removing Drives in the System Unit You can install drives in three places: • In the base of the system unit (hard disk drives) • In the front drive panel of the system unit (removable media drives) • In expansion boxes that can be connected to the system unit (see Chapter 7) Hard disk drives are drives in which the recording media are disks fastened...

  • Page 110: Where To Install Drives In The System Unit

    Figure 11–1 Where to Install Drives in the System Unit System unit cover Locations for hard disk drives Bezel (for front drive panel) Base of system unit Bracket for removable media drive Front drive panel WS33O088 11–2 Installing and Removing Drives in the System Unit...

  • Page 111: Preparing For An Installation

    11.1 Preparing for an Installation 11.1 Preparing for an Installation The workstation distinguishes each internal and external drive connected to a small computer system interface (SCSI) connector by the SCSI ID number (0 to 6) assigned to that drive. Before you begin an installation, you must check your configuration to see which SCSI ID numbers are unavailable, as follows: 1.

  • Page 112: Setting Scsi Id Numbers

    11.1 Preparing for an Installation This example shows a previously installed internal tape drive (tz1) connected to the system unit or base slot 3. Note that in this second example appears in column 1 ( ). Write down any device codes that appear in that column of your display.
  • Page 113 11.2 Setting SCSI ID Numbers If you are changing the SCSI ID numbers on your drives, follow these steps: • Choose a SCSI ID number (0 to 6) for the drive. Be sure to choose a number that is different from any SCSI ID numbers noted in the column of the display.

  • Page 114: Jumper Settings For An Rz23L Hard Disk Drive

    11.2 Setting SCSI ID Numbers Figure 11–2 Jumper Settings for an RZ23L Hard Disk Drive SCSI ID 0 SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 1 SCSI ID 4 SCSI ID 5 SCSI ID 2 SCSI ID pins SCSI ID 6 SCSI connector Power supply connector WS33O078 11–6 Installing and Removing Drives in the System Unit...

  • Page 115: Jumper Settings For The Rz24L Hard Disk Drive

    11.2 Setting SCSI ID Numbers Figure 11–3 Jumper Settings for the RZ24L Hard Disk Drive SCSI Address Settings: A1 A2 A1 A2 A1 A2 A1 A2 A1 A2 A1 A2 A1 A2 MLO-010264 Installing and Removing Drives in the System Unit 11–7...
  • Page 116 11.2 Setting SCSI ID Numbers The RZ25 drive has two sets of pins, one on the side of the drive and one at the front. Note The drive ships with a jumper on pin 4 on the front of the drive. This jumper does not affect the SCSI ID number of the drive and must not be removed.

  • Page 117: Jumper Settings Using The Pins On The Front Of The Rz25 Drive

    11.2 Setting SCSI ID Numbers Figure 11–4 Jumper Settings Using the Pins on the Front of the RZ25 Drive SCSI ID 0 SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 4 SCSI ID 1 SCSI ID 5 SCSI ID 2 SCSI ID 6 Front SCSI ID pins WSMXS058 Installing and Removing Drives in the System Unit 11–9...

  • Page 118: Jumper Settings Using The Pins On The Side Of The Rz25 Drive

    11.2 Setting SCSI ID Numbers Figure 11–5 Jumper Settings Using the Pins on the Side of the RZ25 Drive SCSI ID 3 SCSI ID 0 SCSI ID 4 SCSI ID 1 SCSI ID 5 SCSI ID 2 SCSI ID 6 Side SCSI ID pins RZ 25 drive...

  • Page 119: Jumper Settings For An Rz26 Hard Disk Drive

    11.2 Setting SCSI ID Numbers Figure 11–6 Jumper Settings for an RZ26 Hard Disk Drive SCSI Address Settings: MLO-010258 Installing and Removing Drives in the System Unit 11–11...

  • Page 120: Jumper Settings For An Rrd42 Optical Compact Disc Drive

    11.2 Setting SCSI ID Numbers Figure 11–7 Jumper Settings for an RRD42 Optical Compact Disc drive Mode 12 V+ 10 GN D 5V +5 % D C IN P 0 1 2 GN D ID SE LE O U T A U D IO M O DE F.

  • Page 121: Switch Settings For Rx23 And Rx33 Floppy Disk Drives

    11.2 Setting SCSI ID Numbers Figure 11–8 Switch Settings for RX23 and RX33 Floppy Disk Drives SCSI ID 0 SCSI ID 4 SCSI ID 1 SCSI ID 5 SCSI ID 2 SCSI ID 6 SCSI ID 3 SCSI connector Power supply connector WS33O065 Installing and Removing Drives in the System Unit 11–13...

  • Page 122: Tlz06 Mode And Scsi Address Switches

    11.2 Setting SCSI ID Numbers Figure 11–9 TLZ06 Mode and SCSI Address Switches SCSI Address Settings: MLO-010277 11–14 Installing and Removing Drives in the System Unit...

  • Page 123: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    11.2 Setting SCSI ID Numbers Figure 11–10 Jumper Settings for a TZK10 QIC Tape Drive 2 1 0 Parity SCSI Address Parity Settings: MLO-010276 11.3 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Chapter 9 to remove the front drive panel. 2.

  • Page 124: Locations For Internal Hard Disk Drives

    11.3 Installing a Hard Disk Drive If you are installing one drive, it is usually convenient to install it next to the power supply. If you are installing two drives, install the one farthest from the power supply first. Figure 11–11 Locations for Internal Hard Disk Drives Power supply System module Hard disk drive...

  • Page 125: Power Supply Cable In The System Unit

    11.3 Installing a Hard Disk Drive Figure 11–12 Power Supply Cable in the System Unit Power supply Drive next to power supply Drive away from power supply Drive in drive bracket WS33O050 Installing and Removing Drives in the System Unit 11–17...

  • Page 126: Scsi Cable In The System Unit

    11.3 Installing a Hard Disk Drive Figure 11–13 SCSI Cable in the System Unit Power supply Drive next to power supply Pull on this flap. Drive away from power supply Drive in drive bracket Terminator WS33O110 4. Plug the power supply cable connector into the power supply connector on your hard disk drive.

  • Page 127: Power Supply Cable Connector

    11.3 Installing a Hard Disk Drive Figure 11–14 Power Supply Cable Connector Power supply cable connector WS33O012 5. Position the SCSI cable connector so the key is on top, as shown in Figure 11–15. 6. Plug the cable connector into the SCSI connector on the hard disk drive. Installing and Removing Drives in the System Unit 11–19...

  • Page 128: Scsi Connector

    11.3 Installing a Hard Disk Drive Figure 11–15 SCSI Connector Pull on this flap. SCSI cable connector WS33O106 7. If you are installing two hard disk drives, unpack the second drive, and connect the appropriate power supply cable and SCSI cable to it. 8.

  • Page 129: Inserting The Hard Disk Drive

    11.3 Installing a Hard Disk Drive Figure 11–16 Inserting the Hard Disk Drive Tabs Cutouts Locking post Sliding latch WS33O051 9. Insert the tabs on the hard disk drive into the cutouts in the bottom of the system unit. Then carefully swing the drive down onto the locking post. Move the cables so that they are not underneath the drive.

  • Page 130: Testing A Hard Disk Drive Installation

    11.3 Installing a Hard Disk Drive The drive should rest flat in the system unit, and the locking post should stick up through the mounting hole on the drive mounting bracket. 10. Press the sliding latch so that it snaps firmly onto the post. 11.

  • Page 131: Removing A Hard Disk Drive

    11.4 Testing a Hard Disk Drive Installation Open the system unit and check for these two possibilities. Then use the cnfg command to test the drive again. If your new drive is still not listed properly, tell your system manager or call your Digital service representative. 11.5 Removing a Hard Disk Drive Removing a hard disk drive from the system unit involves much of the same procedure as installing one.

  • Page 132: Inserting A Removable Media Drive Into The Drive Bracket

    11.6 Installing a Removable Media Drive Follow these instructions to insert the drive into the drive bracket: 1. Slide the removable media drive that you are installing into the drive bracket from the front of the front drive panel. Figure 11–17 Inserting a Removable Media Drive into the Drive Bracket Captive screws RX23 drive...

  • Page 133: Scsi Cable Connector

    11.6 Installing a Removable Media Drive Figure 11–18 SCSI Cable Connector Pull on this flap. SCSI cable connector WS33O106 3. Plug the SCSI cable connector into the drive. a. If the notch on the connector on the drive is on the bottom edge, plug the SCSI cable straight into the connector.

  • Page 134: Plugging The Cable Straight Into The Connector

    11.6 Installing a Removable Media Drive Figure 11–19 Plugging the Cable Straight into the Connector SCSI cable SCSI terminator Notch WS33O121 4. Plug the power supply cable connector into the power supply connector on the drive. The connectors are shaped so that they fit together only one way. 5.

  • Page 135: Removing The Existing Bezel

    11.6 Installing a Removable Media Drive Figure 11–20 Removing the Existing Bezel Press the four tabs toward the System unit cover center of the (upside down) bezel. WS33O091 7. Find the bezel for the drive that you installed and press the new bezel into the opening in the system unit cover from the front of the cover.

  • Page 136: Installing A New Bezel

    11.6 Installing a Removable Media Drive Figure 11–21 Installing a New Bezel System unit cover D E C s ta ti o n 5 0 0 0 /1 Bezel WS33M023 8. Follow the instructions in Chapter 9 to: • Replace the front drive panel. •...

  • Page 137: Testing A Removable Media Drive Installation

    11.7 Testing a Removable Media Drive Installation 11.7 Testing a Removable Media Drive Installation Follow these instructions to test the removable media drive installation: 1. At the console prompt ( >> ), type cnfg 3 and press Return. The screen shows the detailed configuration (or list of components in your system unit, or base slot 3).
  • Page 138 11.8 Removing a Drive from the Front Drive Panel Remove a drive as follows: 1. Unplug the power supply cable and SCSI cable from the drive. Pull on the SCSI connector flap to remove the connector. 2. Loosen the captive screws on each side of the drive bracket. 3.

  • Page 139: Removing And Replacing The Cpu Module

    Removing and Replacing the CPU Module 12.1 Removing CPU Modules To change CPU modules, you will need the PC removal tool that comes with your new central processing unit (CPU) module. Follow these steps to remove a CPU module: 1. Follow the instructions in Chapter 9 to: •...

  • Page 140: Cpu Module

    12.1 Removing CPU Modules Figure 12–1 CPU Module Lock CPU module connector Heat sink module Mounting posts MLO-010080 Caution Do not pull on the heat sinks. You can damage the CPU module if you 4. Remove the CPU module from the system unit. 5.

  • Page 141: Replacing A Cpu Module

    12.2 Replacing a CPU Module 12.2 Replacing a CPU Module Follow these instructions to install a CPU module: 1. Remove the new CPU module from the antistatic bag. Caution Be sure to use the antistatic wrist strap when installing a new CPU module.

  • Page 142: Installing A Cpu Module

    12.2 Replacing a CPU Module Figure 12–3 Installing a CPU Module CPU module connector Mounting posts MLO-0l0081 5. Press the other end of the CPU module firmly into the CPU module connector. 6. Secure the mounting posts. 7. If you installed a different model CPU module than the old one, turn the system unit cover upside down and remove the nameplate medallion.

  • Page 143: Removing The Nameplate

    12.2 Replacing a CPU Module Figure 12–4 Removing the Nameplate Nameplate medallion tabs Nameplate medallion tabs System unit cover (upside down) WS33O104 8. Squeeze the tabs on the back of the medallion and push them through the holes. Then press the medallion for the new CPU module onto the cover from the front.

  • Page 144: Testing The Cpu Module

    12.2 Replacing a CPU Module 10. Place the product conversion label on the top of your system unit cover. Figure 12–5 Attaching the Product Conversion Label Product conversion label MLO-010164 12.3 Testing the CPU Module Follow these steps to test the installation of a CPU module: 1.

  • Page 145: Part Iv Workstation Management

    Part IV Workstation Management...

  • Page 147: Using The Console Program

    Using the Console Program This chapter covers the following topics: • Operating and Console Modes • Entering Console Mode • Console Command Conventions and Terms • Summary of Console Commands 13.1 Operating and Console Modes Most of the time, you use your workstation in operating mode–that is, you will use the workstation software for tasks like these: •...

  • Page 148: Entering Console Mode

    13.1 Operating and Console Modes • Displaying the list of available console commands and their formats • Setting workstation environment variables When using console mode, you see one of these two prompts on the screen: • >> When this prompt appears, anyone can enter console commands. •...

  • Page 149: Console Command Conventions And Terms

    13.3 Console Command Conventions and Terms 13.3 Console Command Conventions and Terms Be sure to follow these guidelines when you type console commands: • Type uppercase and lowercase letters exactly as they appear in command lines. The system treats uppercase and lowercase letters as different input. •...

  • Page 150: Console Command Conventions Used

    13.3 Console Command Conventions and Terms • The following key combinations have an immediate effect in console mode: Ctrl-s freezes the screen display. Ctrl-q releases a frozen screen display. Ctrl-c aborts a command. Ctrl-u erases a partially typed command line. 13.3.1 Console Command Conventions Used •...
  • Page 151 13.3 Console Command Conventions and Terms • Script A collection of console commands that run in a set order. Test scripts, which are collections of individual tests and may also contain other test scripts, are commonly used for troubleshooting the system. •...

  • Page 152: Summary Of Console Commands

    13.4 Summary of Console Commands 13.4 Summary of Console Commands Table 13–1 gives a brief explanation of the function of each of the console commands. A more detailed explanation of each command follows the table. Table 13–1 Console Commands Command Description Type Displays list of console...

  • Page 153: Command

    13.4 Summary of Console Commands 13.4.1 ? Command Use the ? command to display a list of available console commands and their formats. The ? command format is ? [cmd] Keep the following points in mind about the ? command: •...
  • Page 154 13.4 Summary of Console Commands • To boot from a drive, use this form: slot number/(rz | tz) scsi id/filename. slot number is the SCSI controller slot number. Use rz to boot from a hard disk or compact disc drive; use tz to boot from a tape drive.

  • Page 155: Cat Command

    13.4 Summary of Console Commands • If you use any spaces or tabs in the boot environment variable, you must surround the entire value with double quotation marks. For example, to set the boot environment variable to use the mop protocol to perform a multiuser boot from the base system Ethernet controller in slot 3, type setenv boot ‘‘3/mop -a’’.
  • Page 156 13.4 Summary of Console Commands >>cnfg 3 3: KN04 V1.0a TCF0 ( 4 MB) (enet: 08-00-2b-30-14-df) (SCSI = 7) --------------------------------------------------- SCSI DEV ===== ================== ========= ====== ======== cache: I(8 KB), D(8 KB), S(1024 KB); Scache line (32 bytes) R4000 revision (3.0) mem( 0): a0000000:a03fffff ( 4 MB) Slot number.

  • Page 157: Command

    13.4 Summary of Console Commands Table 13–2 Module Codes Code Description Monochrome frame buffer. Color frame buffer. 2D graphics accelerator. DA: PXG Low 3D graphics accelerator. Installed in two adjacent slots, but shown as being installed in the lower-numbered slot. EA: PXG Mid 3D graphics accelerator.

  • Page 158: Erl Command

    13.4 Summary of Console Commands • Use one of the optional parameters -(b | h | w ) to specify whether to deposit the contents as bytes (-b), halfwords (-h), or words (-w). • Include the optional -S count parameter to store the same value more than once.

  • Page 159: Go Command

    13.4 Summary of Console Commands 13.4.7 go Command Use the go command to transfer system control to a specific system address. The go command format is go [address] • To transfer system control to the address specified in the last boot -n command, type the go command without the address parameter.

  • Page 160: Passwd Command

    13.4 Summary of Console Commands 13.4.10 passwd Command Use the passwd command to enter, set, or clear a password. The passwd command format is passwd [-c] [-s] • If the console prompt is R> , you can use only the boot and passwd commands until you enter the correct password.

  • Page 161: Restart Command

    13.4 Summary of Console Commands 13.4.12 restart Command Use the restart command to restart the system software. For the restart operation to succeed, the operating system software must have a restart block set up in memory. The restart command format is restart 13.4.13 script Command Use the script command to create a temporary set of console commands that...

  • Page 162: Environment Variables

    13.4 Summary of Console Commands Table 13–4 Environment Variables Environment Variable Description boot Sets the default boot path. console Selects the system console. • Set the console variable to s to enable the terminal connected to the communications connector as the active console. If the console variable is set to anything other than s, the monitor connected to the graphics module in the lowest-numbered slot is enabled.

  • Page 163: Sh Command

    13.4 Summary of Console Commands Table 13–4 (Cont.) Environment Variables Environment Variable Description Specifies the slot number of the module that contains the current script. If no script is active, the system specifies the base system module, which uses slot number 3.

  • Page 164: Command

    13.4 Summary of Console Commands 13.4.16 t Command Use the t command to run individual tests. The t command format is t [-l] slot name/test name [arg...] • Include the optional -l parameter to have the test loop until you press Ctrl-c or reset the system.

  • Page 165: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter describes the following topics: • Where to Look for Troubleshooting Information • Checking the Diagnostic Lights • Solving Common Problems • Running a Self-Test • Interpreting Self-Test Messages • Contacting Your Digital Service Representative 14.1 Where to Look for Troubleshooting Information •...

  • Page 166: Checking The Diagnostic Lights

    14.2 Checking the Diagnostic Lights 14.2 Checking the Diagnostic Lights The diagnostic indicator lights are eight small lights on the back of the system unit. They show whether the basic components of the workstation are turned on and ready for use. If the workstation does not turn on and no error message appears on the monitor, the pattern of the indicator lights indicates which portion of the power-up self-test failed.

  • Page 167: Interpreting Diagnostic Indicator Lights

    14.2 Checking the Diagnostic Lights Table 14–1 Interpreting Diagnostic Indicator Lights Lights Meaning         Workstation hardware initialization could not begin.         The firmware could not calculate the cache size.         The firmware could not calibrate the millisecond delay...

  • Page 168: Solving Common Problems

    14.3 Solving Common Problems 14.3 Solving Common Problems Many problems that you might have can be solved easily. Table 14–2 lists some problems and gives some solutions. If these solutions do not work, call your system manager or Digital service representative. Table 14–2 Solutions to Common Problems Problem Solution...
  • Page 169 14.3 Solving Common Problems Table 14–2 (Cont.) Solutions to Common Problems Problem Solution Color is distorted or unclear. • Move electromechanical devices, such as magnetic paper clip holders and electric pencil sharpeners, away from the monitor. • If your monitor has a degauss button, press it for 5 seconds. If the monitor has no degauss button, turn the monitor off and then on again.
  • Page 170 14.3 Solving Common Problems Table 14–2 (Cont.) Solutions to Common Problems Problem Solution Nothing happens on the screen when you type. • Check the Hold Screen indicator light on the keyboard. If the light glows green, press the Hold Screen key. If you are in console mode, press Ctrl/Q to release the Hold Screen.
  • Page 171 14.3 Solving Common Problems Table 14–2 (Cont.) Solutions to Common Problems Problem Solution No cursor appears on the screen. • Check the Hold Screen indicator light on the keyboard. If the light glows green, press the Hold Screen key. • Move the mouse around on your desktop, or move the puck or stylus around on your tablet, to see if you accidentally moved the cursor off the screen.
  • Page 172 14.3 Solving Common Problems Table 14–2 (Cont.) Solutions to Common Problems Problem Solution You cannot install If you have only one external storage device, workstation software • Make sure that the device is turned on, and that the power outlet from an external storage it is plugged into has power.
  • Page 173 14.3 Solving Common Problems Table 14–2 (Cont.) Solutions to Common Problems Problem Solution If you have more than one external storage device, • Make sure that all the devices are turned on, and that the power outlets they are plugged into have power. •...
  • Page 174 14.3 Solving Common Problems Table 14–2 (Cont.) Solutions to Common Problems Problem Solution Nothing happens when you try to use your • Make sure the printer is turned on. printer. • Check your workstation and communications software to be sure that the device is installed and enabled properly.
  • Page 175 14.3 Solving Common Problems Table 14–2 (Cont.) Solutions to Common Problems Problem Solution Nothing happens when you try to use a • Make sure that the device is turned on. communications device. • Shut down your workstation software, if necessary, and turn off the device and the system unit.

  • Page 176: Running A Self-Test

    14.4 Running a Self-Test 14.4 Running a Self-Test Self-tests are programs that check your workstation hardware to be sure that it is functioning properly. The workstation runs a set of power-up self-tests automatically when you turn on the power. It can run two versions of the set, depending on the setting of the testaction environment variable.

  • Page 177: Interpreting Self-Test Messages

    14.5 Interpreting Self-Test Messages 14.5 Interpreting Self-Test Messages Self-tests display error messages when they discover problems in the hardware. • If the slot number is 0, 1, or 2, the problem is in the TURBOchannel option slot that has the same number. •...

  • Page 178: Self-Test Error Messages For The Base System Slot

    14.5 Interpreting Self-Test Messages Table 14–3 Self-Test Error Messages for the Base System Slot Message Explanation cache/data The RAM cache in the CPU module is faulty. Copy the entire message and cache/fill call your system manager or Digital service representative. cache/isol cache/reload cache/seg...
  • Page 179 14.5 Interpreting Self-Test Messages Table 14–3 (Cont.) Self-Test Error Messages for the Base System Slot Message Explanation mem/float10 A part of the memory module failed to read and write a one and zero pattern. Copy the entire message and call your system manager or Digital service representative.
  • Page 180 14.5 Interpreting Self-Test Messages Table 14–3 (Cont.) Self-Test Error Messages for the Base System Slot Message Explanation ni/cllsn The Ethernet controller in the base system slot is faulty. Copy the entire ni/common message and call your system manager or Digital service representative. ni/crc ni/ctrs ni/dma1...
  • Page 181 14.5 Interpreting Self-Test Messages Table 14–3 (Cont.) Self-Test Error Messages for the Base System Slot Message Explanation scc/io The controller for one of the communications connectors, the connector itself, or a cable attached to the connector is faulty. Make sure that the cables to all your communications devices are plugged in.

  • Page 182: Contacting Your Digital Service Representative

    14.6 Contacting Your Digital Service Representative 14.6 Contacting Your Digital Service Representative If you follow the recommendations in this chapter and your system problem continues, call your Digital service representative. The service representative at the center will ask the following questions, so be prepared with the answers.
  • Page 183 Part V Appendixes...

  • Page 185: A Regulatory Information For The Uk

    Regulatory Information for the UK This appendix provides information on the DECstation 5000 Model 150 workstation that is required by the United Kingdom. • Service Requirements • Approvals for Digital Circuits • Host Independent Approvals • Host Power Rating •...

  • Page 186: Service Requirements

    A.1 Service Requirements A.1 Service Requirements Table A–1 describes the service category, interface type, data rate, physical and electrical requirements, and PTO for the PMBA-AA. Table A–1 PMBA-AA Service Requirements Service Interface Physical Electrical /Hull Category Type Data Rate Requirements Requirements CCITT 2400...

  • Page 187: Host Independent Approvals

    A.3 Host Independent Approvals A.3 Host Independent Approvals The PMBA-AA is approved only for installation in an approved host with approved attachments. For approval, the host and host attachments must be either: • Type-approved (meaning the equipment is built exactly like the models that were originally approved) •...

  • Page 188: Host Power Rating

    A.4 Host Power Rating A.4 Host Power Rating The user must ensure that the power drawn by the PMBA-AA, together with the host and other auxiliary apparatus drawing power from the host, is within the rating of the host power supply. Digital has designed all permutations of the host configuration to operate within the limits of the host power rating.

  • Page 189: B Equipment Specifications

    Equipment Specifications This appendix lists the physical specifications, operating conditions, and nonoperating conditions for the following equipment: • DECstation 5000 Model 150 System Unit • RZ23L Hard Disk Drive • RZ24L Hard Disk Drive • RZ25 Hard Disk Drive •...

  • Page 190: Decstation 5000 Model 150 System Unit

    B.1 DECstation 5000 Model 150 System Unit B.1 DECstation 5000 Model 150 System Unit Table B–1 System Unit Description Dimensions – Weight 12.70 to 22.70 kg (28.00 to 50.00 lb) – Height 10.16 cm (4.00 in) – Width 51.03 cm (20.09 in) –...

  • Page 191: Rz23L Hard Disk Drive

    B.1 DECstation 5000 Model 150 System Unit Table B–4 Acoustics—Preliminary Declared Values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 (operator position) Idle 4.8 bels 32 dBA Operating 4.8 bels 32 dBA B.2 RZ23L Hard Disk Drive Table B–5 RZ23L Hard Disk Drive Description Internal drive –...

  • Page 192: Rz23L Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions

    B.2 RZ23L Hard Disk Drive Table B–6 RZ23L Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions Temperature range 10°C to 55°C (50°F to 131°F) Temperature change rate 11°C (20°F) per hour, maximum Relative humidity 8% to 80% noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature 26°C (78°F) Minimum dew-point temperature 2°C (36°F) Altitude...

  • Page 193: Rz24L Hard Disk Drive

    B.3 RZ24L Hard Disk Drive B.3 RZ24L Hard Disk Drive Table B–8 RZ24L Hard Disk Drive Description Capacity – Bytes per drive 245.4 M – Blocks per drive 479,350 – Block size 512 bytes Data transfer rate – Bus asynchronous mode 3.0 MB/s –...

  • Page 194: Rz25 Hard Disk Drive

    B.4 RZ25 Hard Disk Drive B.4 RZ25 Hard Disk Drive Table B–11 RZ25 Hard Disk Drive Description Internal drive – Weight 0.82 kg (1.8 lb) – Height 4.14 cm (1.63 in) – Width 10.16 cm (4.00 in) – Depth 14.61 cm (5.75 in) Capacity –...

  • Page 195: Rz26 Hard Disk Drive

    B.4 RZ25 Hard Disk Drive Table B–12 RZ25 Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions Temperature range 10°C to 55°C (50°F to 131°F) Temperature change rate 11°C (20°F) per hour, maximum Relative humidity 8% to 80% noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature 26°C (78°F) Altitude 300 to 3050 m ( 1000 to 10,000 ft) Reduce maximum temperature by 1.8°C for each 1000 meter (1.0°F for each 1000 ft) increase in...

  • Page 196: Rz26 Drive Operating Conditions

    B.5 RZ26 Hard Disk Drive Table B–14 (Cont.) RZ26 Hard Disk Drive Description – Buffer size 512 KB Data transfer rate – To/from media 2.6 MB/s – Seek time track to track 1 ms – Seek time average 10 ms –...

  • Page 197: Rx23 Diskette Drive

    B.6 RX23 Diskette Drive B.6 RX23 Diskette Drive Table B–17 RX23 Diskette Disk Drive Description Dimensions – Weight 0.48 kg (1.06 lb) – Height 3.00 cm (1.18 in) – Width 10.16 cm (4.00 in) – Depth 15.01 cm (5.91 in) Number of cyclinders Number of heads Diskette size...

  • Page 198: Rrd42 Compact Disc Drive

    B.6 RX23 Diskette Drive Table B–19 RX23 Diskette Drive Nonoperating Conditions Temperature range –40°C to 66°C (–40°F to 151°F)) Relative humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing Maximum wet-bulb temperature 46°C (115°F), packaged Altitude –300 to 12,200 m (–1000 to 40,000 ft) maximum B.7 RRD42 Compact Disc Drive Table B–20 RRD42 Compact Disc Drive Description...

  • Page 199: Tzk10 Tape Drive

    B.7 RRD42 Compact Disc Drive Table B–21 RRD42 Compact Disc Drive Operating Conditions Environmental Variable Operating Conditions Temperature range 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) Relative humidity 10% to 90%, noncondensing Altitude 2500 m (8000 ft) at 36°C (96°F) Maximum wet bulb temperature 29°C (84°F) Minimum dew point temperature 2°C (36°F)

  • Page 200: Tzk10 Operating Conditions

    B.8 TZK10 Tape Drive Table B–23 (Cont.) TZK10 Cartridge Tape Drive Description Operating Variable Specification – Width 146.05 mm (5.75 in) – Depth 208.28 mm (8.20 in) Media DC6320/DC6525 tape cartridge or Digital approved equivalent Track width, write 0.1778 mm +0.0000/–0.0127 mm (0.0070 in +.0000 in/–0.0005 in) Track width, read 0.1270 mm +0.0127/–0.0000 mm (0.0050 in...

  • Page 201: Tzk10 Nonoperating Conditions

    B.8 TZK10 Tape Drive Table B–24 (Cont.) TZK10 Operating Conditions Environmental Variable Operating Conditions Relative humidity 20% to 80% maximum Altitude 3962 m (13,000 ft) Table B–25 TZK10 Nonoperating Conditions Environmental Variable Nonoperating Conditions Temperature range –30°C to 60°C (–22°F to 140°F) Relative humidity 10% to 90% maximum Altitude...

  • Page 202: Tlz06 Tape Drive

    B.9 TLZ06 Tape Drive B.9 TLZ06 Tape Drive Table B–26 TLZ06 Drive Description Dimensions – Weight 2.2 kg (4.7 lb) – Height 4.1 cm (1.6 in) – Width 14.6 cm (5.75 in) – Depth 17.8 cm (7.0 in) Capacity –Per drive 320 MB, approximate DC6320 cartridge –Per drive 525 MB, approximate DC6525 cartridge...

  • Page 203: C Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments This appendix lists pin assignments for the following: • SCSI Connector • ThickWire Ethernet Connector • EIA RS232 Communications Connectors • Power Supply • Loopback Connector C.1 SCSI Connector Connector Pin Assignments C–1...

  • Page 204: Scsi Connector

    C.1 SCSI Connector Table C–1 SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Signal Signal RSVD RSVD TERMPWR RSVD RSVD PARITY DATA<7> DATA<6> DATA<5> DATA<4> DATA<3> DATA<2> DATA<1> DATA<0> C–2 Connector Pin Assignments...

  • Page 205: Thickwire Ethernet Connector

    C.2 ThickWire Ethernet Connector C.2 ThickWire Ethernet Connector Table C–2 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–...

  • Page 206: Eia Rs232 Communications Connectors

    C.3 EIA RS232 Communications Connectors C.3 EIA RS232 Communications Connectors Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) refers to signals whose source is the system unit. Data Communications Equipment (DCE) refers to signals whose source is a peripheral, like a modem or printer, which is attached to the system. Table C–3 EIA RS232 Communications Connectors Pin Assignments Source Signal...

  • Page 207: Power Supply

    C.3 EIA RS232 Communications Connectors Table C–3 (Cont.) EIA RS232 Communications Connectors Pin Assignments Source Signal CCITT Description Ring indicator DSRS Data signal rate select Unconnected Unconnected Comite Consultatif International Telegraphique et Telephonique, an international consultative committee that sets international communications standards Electronic Industries Association C.4 Power Supply Table C–4 Power Supply Pin Assignments...

  • Page 208: Loopback Connector

    C.5 Loopback Connector C.5 Loopback Connector Table C–5 Summary of Loopback Connectors Standard/ Function Unique Part Number Option Number Communications loopback Standard 12-15336-13 H3200 connector ThickWire loopback connector Standard 12-22196-02 ThinWire T-connector Standard 12-25869-01 H8223 ThinWire terminator Standard 12-26318-01 H8225 Table C–6 Ethernet Loopback Connector From Pin No.

  • Page 209: Index

    Index Connectors (cont’d) keyboard-mouse, 1–6 monitor-to-system unit, 1–6 Adapter on system unit, 1–5 for communications device, 7–13 SCSI, 1–6 for ThinWire Ethernet, 6–5 system-unit power, 1–6 for Twisted-Pair Ethernet (fig.), 6–9 ThickWire Ethernet loopback connectors, Antistatic wrist strap 1–3 attaching (fig.), 9–3 Console (environment variable), 8–5 Console commands conventions, 13–3...
  • Page 210 Floppy disk drives (cont’d) Dial and Button Box (fig.), 3–12 testing, 11–29 Digital service representative, 14–18 Front drive panel Drive panel installing, 9–6 to 9–8 removing, 9–4 removing, 9–4 to 9–5 replacing (fig.), 9–7 replacing (fig.), 9–7 Drives in front drive panel installing, 11–23 removing, 11–29 testing, 11–29...
  • Page 211 Power cable internal, 11–17 Power requirements, 2–2 Memory printenv command, 13–14 data sizes, 13–3 Problems Memory modules, 10–1 to 10–7 See Troubleshooting installing, 10–1 Product conversion label memory slots in system unit, 10–2 attaching (fig.), 12–6 removing, 10–5 to 10–7 Prompts testing, 10–5 console, 4–5...
  • Page 212 SCSI ID settings (cont’d) RZ24L hard disk drive, 11–7 RZ25 hard disk drive, 11–8 RZ26 hard disk drive, 11–11 t command, 13–18 TLZ06 tape drive, 11–14 Tape drives TZK10 QIC tape drive, 11–15 TZK10 QIC, 11–15 Self-tests Terminals, 8–1 to 8–4 messages, 14–13 to 14–17 test command, 13–18 power-up self-test, 14–12...
  • Page 213 Troubleshooting (cont’d) information required for, A–2 system self-tests, 4–6 unsetenv command, 13–18 system unit, 4–5 TK50Z tape drive, 14–9 workstation software, 14–8 to 14–9 Turning off the workstation, 4–8 Video cable assemblies (fig.), 3–2 Turning on the workstation, 4–1 Voltage, 2–2 Twisted-Pair Ethernet adapter (fig.), 6–9 connecting, 6–10...
  • Page 215 Reader’s Comments DECstation 5000 Model 150 Operator’s Guide EK–4MMIN–OP. A01 Your comments and suggestions help us improve the quality of our publications. Please rate the manual in the following categories: Excellent Good Fair Poor Accuracy (product works as described) Completeness (enough information)
  • Page 216 Do Not Tear – Fold Here and Tape NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO. 33 MAYNARD MASS. POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION INFORMATION DESIGN AND CONSULTING PKO3–1/D30 129 PARKER STREET MAYNARD, MA 01754–9975...

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