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DEC 3000 600S Owner's Manual (314 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Preface

15
- Parts Description
  15
  - Purpose of this Guide
    15
  - Structure of this Guide
    15
Part I Basic Operations

19
1 Introduction to Your System

21
- Chapter Overview
  21
- System Conﬁgurations
  22
- Overview of the System
  23
  - The DEC 3000 Model 600/700 AXP Workstation
    23
- Operating Systems
  25
- Software Product Descriptions (SPD)
  27
- Graphics Capabilities
  28
- Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
  29
- Audio Capabilities
  30
- Available Options
  31
2 Preparing to Install Your System

33
- Chapter Overview
  33
- Choosing a Location
  34
  - Dimensions of System
    34
- Requirements for System Location
  35
- Hazards to Avoid
  35
- Customizing Your Work Area
  36
  - Positioning Your System
    36
- Positioning Your System Components
  37
- Unpacking a Workstation System
  38
  - Workstation Components and Parts Used for Installation
    39
  - Components and Parts to Save
    40
- Unpacking a Server System
  41
  - Server Components and Parts Used for Installation
    41
  - Components and Parts to Save
    42
- A Closer Look at Your System
  43
  - Front of System Unit
    43
- Front of the System Unit
  43
  - Back of System Unit
    44
- Synchronous/Asynchronous Communications Port
  45
  - Back of the System Unit
    45
  - Where to Go Next
    47
3 Installing a Workstation System

49
4 Installing a Server System

71
5 Connecting Your System to a Network

85
6 Starting up Your System

99
- Chapter Overview
  99
- Before You Begin
  100
- Turning on the System
  101
- Steps for Starting a Workstation
  102
- Steps for Starting a Server
  102
- Turning on the System
  103
- Reviewing the Startup Display
  104
- Startup Display
  104
- Startup Display Information
  105
- Starting a System with Factory-Installed Software
  106
- Factory-Installed Software Documentation
  106
- Openvms AXP Initial Startup Display
  107
- Openvms AXP Decwindows Motif Start Session Screen
  108
- DEC OSF/1 AXP Initial Startup Display
  109
- DEC OSF/1 AXP Decwindows Motif Start Session Screen
  110
- Loading Operating System Software
  111
- Start the Operating System
  111
- Where to Go Next
  112
7 Turning off Your System

113
- Chapter Overview
  113
- Before You Begin
  114
- Current System Status
  114
- Shutting down the System
  115
- Steps to Shutting down Your System
  115
- Operating System Shutdown Procedure
  115
- Turning off the System Unit
  116
- Halting the System
  117
- Halting the Operating Systems
  117
- Pressing the Halt Button
  118
- System Halt Message
  119
8 Maintaining Your System

121
- Chapter Overview
  121
- Before You Begin
  122
- Maintaining the System Unit and Keyboard
  122
- Cleaning the Monitor
  124
- Cleaning the Mouse
  124
- Removing/Replacing the Mouse Cover Plate
  125
- Steps for Cleaning the Mouse
  125
Part II Advanced Operations

127
9 Using Console Commands

129
- Chapter Overview
  129
- Before You Begin
  130
- Modes of System Operation
  131
- Console Mode User Interface
  132
- Supported Keys and Control Characters
  133
- Console Commands
  134
- Basic Console Commands
  134
- Advanced Console Commands
  134
- The Boot Command
  137
- Boot Command Parameters/Qualiﬁers
  137
- The Continue Command
  141
- The Halt Command
  141
- The Help Command
  142
- The Help Advanced Command
  143
- The Set or Setenv Command
  144
- The Show or Printenv Command
  145
- The Test Command
  146
10 Changing Environment Variables

147
11 Using the Password Security Feature

159
- Chapter Overview
  159
- Entering a Password
  159
- Before You Begin
  160
- Console Command Access
  161
- Task Overview
  162
- Steps to Making the System Secure
  162
- Moving the Secure System Jumper
  163
- Steps to Moving Secure System Jumper
  163
- Removing the System Unit Cover
  164
- Releasing the Driveplate
  165
- Moving the Driveplate
  166
- Moving the Secure System Jumper
  167
- Replacing the Driveplate
  168
- Replacing the Drive Cable and Driveplate Thumbscrews
  169
- Replacing the Cover
  170
  - Entering a Password
    171
  - Enabling System Security
    172
  - Enabling the Secure Environment Variable
    172
  - Using the Login Command
    173
  - Entering a Login Command
    173
  - Forgetting the Password
    174
  - Steps to Access System
    174
  - Disabling or Changing the Password
    175
  - Changing a Password
    175
12 Using an Alternate Console

177
- Chapter Overview
  177
- Using the Alternate Console
  177
- Before You Begin
  178
- Using the Alternate Console Feature
  179
- Attaching a Device to the Alternate Console
  180
- Printer Port
  180
- Changing the Alternate Console Switch
  181
Part III Handling Problems

183
13 Identifying a Problem

185
- Chapter Overview
  185
- Before You Begin
  186
- How to Identify a Problem
  186
- Task Overview
  187
- Steps to Resolving Problems
  187
- Determining Type of Problem
  188
- Type of Problem
  189
- Startup Problems
  190
- Power Indicator Light Failure
  190
- Position of Diagnostic Display Lights
  191
  - Diagnostic Lights Display Error
    191
  - Missing Startup Display
    192
- Startup Display with Error
  193
- Conﬁguration Display with Error
  197
- The Show Conﬁg Display Described
  197
- The Show Device Display
  198
- The Show Device Display Described
  199
- The Show Error Display
  201
- System Device Errors
  201
- Error Message Elements
  202
- The Show Memory Display
  203
  - Display Problems
    204
- Monitor Display Problems
  205
- Monitor Display Problems
  206
  - Mouse and Keyboard Problems
    207
  - SCSI Device Problems
    208
- Installed Disk Drive Problems
  208
- Installed Software Problems
  209
  - Network Problems
    210
- Resolving ni Network Errors
  210
  - Where to Go Next
    211
- Problems When Booting from the Network
  211
14 Running Diagnostic Tests

213
- Chapter Overview
  213
- Before You Begin
  214
- Task Overview
  215
- Steps to Diagnostic Tests
  215
- Running Diagnostic Tests
  216
- SCC Diagnostic Test Display
  218
- SCC Test Display with Error
  219
  - Turbochannel Tests
    220
- Initializing Your System
  221
- Initializing the System with the SCC Test
  222
  - Recording the Diagnostic Display Light Pattern
    223
- Position of Diagnostic Display Lights
  223
  - Diagnostic Display Lights
    224
  - Reporting Problems to Digital Services
    225
- Serial and Model Numbers
  226
  - Telephone Numbers of Digital Support Centers
    227
- Connecting the 10BASE-T Loopback Connector
  228
- Connecting the Alternate Console/Printer Loopback Connector
  229
- Connecting the Modem Loopback Connector
  230
  - Handling Problems Worksheet
    231
Part IV

233
A Hardware Speciﬁcations

233
- Hardware Specifications
  235
- Appendix Overview
  
  235
  - System Speciﬁcations
    236
  - System Unit Dimensions - Desktop
    236
  - System Electrical Speciﬁcations
    236
  - System Environmental Speciﬁcations
    238
  - Power Cord Part Numbers
    240
- Appendix Overview
  
  241
  - Alternate Console/Printer Port
    242
  - Alternate Console/Printer Port Pin-Outs
    242
  - Synchronous/Asynchronous Communications Port Pin-Outs
    243
  - Synchronous/Asynchronous Communications Port
    244
  - External SCSI Port
    245
  - External SCSI Port Pin-Outs
    245
  - Keyboard/Mouse or Tablet Port
    247
  - Keyboard/Mouse or Tablet Port Pin-Outs
    247
  - AUI Ethernet Port
    248
  - AUI Ethernet Port Pin-Outs
    249
  - ISDN Port
    250
  - ISDN Port Pin-Outs
    250
  - 10BASE-T Port
    251
  - 10BASE-T Port Pin-Outs
    251
  - Audio Port
    252
  - Pin-Outs
    252
  - Audio Port Pin-Outs
    252
C Associated Documents

253
- Appendix Overview
  
  253
- Associated Printed Documents
  253
- Associated Printed Documents
  254
- Openvms AXP Documentation
  255
- Openvms AXP Operating System Documents
  255
- DEC OSF/1 AXP Documentation
  256
- User Documentation, QA-MT4AB-GZ
  256
- Server Documentation Kit, QA-MT4AL-GZ
  257
D Special Information for PTT Network Users

259
- Appendix Overview
  
  259
- Service Categories
  259
- Host Power Rating
  259
- BABT-Approved Service Speciﬁcations for the 54-21813 Module for UK Compliance
  260
- Host Power Rating
  261
- Module Power
  261
- Module Isolation
  262
- Clearance and Creepage Distances
  262
- Safety Status
  263
- Cable Approval
  263
- Connector Pin Layout
  264
Glossary

267
- Cable
  270
  - Technical Support
    311
  - Electronic Orders
    311
  - Telephone and Direct Mail Orders
    311
  - Reader's Comments
    313

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DEC 3000 600S Owner's Manual (314 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Part I Basic Operations

1 Introduction to Your System

2 Preparing to Install Your System

3 Installing a Workstation System

4 Installing a Server System

5 Connecting Your System to a Network

6 Starting up Your System

7 Turning off Your System

8 Maintaining Your System

Part II Advanced Operations

9 Using Console Commands

10 Changing Environment Variables

11 Using the Password Security Feature

12 Using an Alternate Console

Part III Handling Problems

13 Identifying a Problem

14 Running Diagnostic Tests

Part IV

A Hardware Speciﬁcations

Appendix Overview

Appendix Overview

C Associated Documents

Appendix Overview

D Special Information for PTT Network Users

Appendix Overview

Glossary

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