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DECstation 5000/260 manual available for free PDF download: Operator's Manual
DECstation 5000/260 Operator's Manual (215 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Preface
12
Conventions Used in this Guide
13
Part I Introducing Your Workstation
14
1 The Main Components and How to Install Them
15
The System Unit
16
Front of the System Unit
17
Back of the System Unit
18
Connectors, Controls, LED Display, and Lights on the System Unit
19
Icons on the System Unit
20
Setting up the System Unit
20
Attaching a Thickwire Ethernet Loopback Connector
21
Connecting the Power Cord to the System Unit
22
The Monitor
23
Turning Your Monitor on and off
23
Positioning the Monitor
24
Turning off Your Monitor
24
Turning on Your Monitor
24
Connecting the Monitor Video Cable
25
Video Cable Assemblies
25
To Connect a Color Video Cable
26
Connecting a Video Cable Assembly to a Color Monitor
26
Connecting a Color Video Cable to the System Unit
27
To Connect a Gray-Scale Video Cable
28
Connecting a Video Cable Assembly to a Gray-Scale Monitor
28
Connecting a Grey-Scale Video Cable Assembly to the System Unit
29
To Connect a Monochrome Video Cable
30
Connecting a Video Cable Assembly to a Monochrome Monitor
30
Connecting more than One Monitor to a Workstation
31
Connecting a Monochrome Video Cable Assembly to the System Unit
31
Supplying Power to the Monitor
32
To Connect the Monitor to the System Unit Power Outlet
33
Monitor-To-System-Unit Power Cable
33
Connecting the Monitor-To-System-Unit Power Cable
34
To Connect the Monitor to an Independent Power Outlet
35
Monitor Power Cord
35
Connecting a Separate Monitor Power Cord
36
Input Devices
37
The Keyboard
37
The LK401 Keyboard
37
LK401 Keyboard
38
Connecting the Keyboard to the System Unit
39
Keyboard-Mouse Cable Assembly
39
Connecting the Keyboard-Mouse Cable Assembly to the System Unit
40
Connecting the Keyboard Cable to the Connector Block
41
Positioning the Connector Block
42
Adjusting the Keyboard Feet
43
Raising and Lowering the Hinged Feet on the Keyboard
43
Pointing Devices
44
The Mouse and Tablet
44
Pointing Devices
45
Connecting the Mouse or Tablet
46
Dial and Button Boxes
47
Adjusting and Positioning Your Workstation for Comfort
48
2 The Environment
49
Site Requirements
49
Temperature and Humidity
49
Cleanliness
50
Interference
50
Electrical Requirements
50
Voltage
51
Voltage Labels
51
3 Starting and Testing
52
Turning on Your Workstation
53
Turning on the System Unit
54
Setting the Keyboard Language
56
Testing Your Workstation
57
Using the Quick or Full Self-Test
57
To Run the Full Self-Test
58
If a Self-Test Fails
58
Checking the Configuration Display
58
Stopping the Workstation Without Turning It off
59
Turning off the Workstation
60
Halt Button and System Unit On/Off Switch
60
Installing Workstation Software
61
4 Moving Your Workstation
62
Dismantling Your Workstation
62
Packing Your Equipment
63
Part II External Additions to Your Workstation
64
5 External Storage Devices
65
Available External Options
66
Storage Devices You Can Add to Your Workstation
66
Some Typical Expansion Boxes
67
Rules for Connecting Storage Devices
68
Expansion Box
68
Installing External Storage Devices
69
Power Switch in the off Position
69
System-Unit-To-Expansion-Box Cable
70
Connecting the System-Unit-To-Expansion-Box Cable to the System Unit
71
Connecting the System-Unit-To-Expansion-Box Cable to
71
SCSI Box-To-Box Cable
73
Connecting an Additional Non-TCE Expansion Box to the First Box
74
TCE-To-Expansion-Box Cable
75
Connecting the TCE to the Expansion Box
76
Connecting a SCSI Drive Terminator
77
Connecting the Power Cord
78
SCSI Cable Length
80
SCSI Cable Lengths
80
Checking and Setting SCSI ID Numbers
81
To Check the SCSI ID
81
To Set the SCSI ID
81
Usual SCSI ID Assignments for External Drives
81
SCSI ID Switch Settings
82
Testing External Storage Devices
83
Device Codes for Different Types of SCSI Drives
84
Removing an External Storage Device
85
Installing a Drive in an Expansion Box
85
6 Optional Network Connections
86
Ethernet Network
86
Locating Your Workstation Ethernet Connector
87
Installing and Removing an Ethernet Loopback Connector
87
Operating the Ethernet Connector Sliding Lock
88
Installing and Removing an Ethernet Loopback Connector
88
Unlocking the Ethernet Sliding Lock
89
Locking the Ethernet Sliding Lock
91
Finding Your Ethernet Station Address
92
Connecting the Workstation to an Ethernet Network
93
To Connect a Thickwire Ethernet Cable
94
Thickwire Ethernet Cable
94
Connecting a Thickwire Ethernet Cable to the System Unit
95
To Connect a Thinwire Ethernet Adapter
97
Parts Used to Connect a Workstation to a Thinwire Network
97
Connecting a Thickwire Cable to the Thinwire Adapter
98
Attaching a T-Connector
99
Attaching a T-Connector Terminator
100
To Connect a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Adapter
101
Parts Used to Connect a Workstation to a Twisted-Pair
101
Connecting the Thickwire-To-Twisted-Pair-Adapter
102
Connecting the Twisted-Pair Cable to the Twisted-Pair Adapter
103
7 External Communications Options
104
Communications Connectors on the System Unit
105
Types of Connectors
106
Communications Device Connectors and an Adapter
106
Modular Connector
106
Installing a Device with a 25-Pin Connector
107
Connecting a Communications Device with a 25-Pin Connector
108
Installing a Device with a Modular Connector
110
Using an Adapter to Connect a Communications Device with a
111
Part III Internal Parts and Additions to Your Workstation
113
8 Inside the System Unit
114
Available Internal Options
115
Main Parts of the System Unit
115
Inside of the System Unit Enclosure
115
The Base System Module
116
Memory Modules
116
Nonvolatile Random-Access Memory (NVRAM) Module
117
The CPU Module
117
Turbochannel Option Modules
117
The Power Supply
118
Removing and Replacing the System Unit Cover
119
To Remove the Cover from the System Unit
119
To Replace the Cover on the System Unit
120
Removing and Replacing the System Unit Cover
120
Using the Antistatic Wrist Strap
121
Using an Antistatic Wrist Strap
122
9 Installing Internal Option Modules
123
Installing and Removing Memory
124
To Install Memory Modules
125
Releasing the Memory Module Bracket
126
Memory Module
127
Memory Slots Inside the System Unit
128
To Test Memory Modules
129
To Remove Memory Modules
130
Releasing the Memory Module Bracket
131
Removing a Memory Module
132
Installing and Removing a Prestoserve/Nvram Module
133
Replacing CPU Modules
135
To Remove a CPU Module
135
Removing the Cover
136
Attaching the Wrist Strap
137
Attaching the Rivets
138
Removing the Old CPU
139
Inserting the Grounding Clips
140
To Install a New CPU Module
141
Adding the New CPU
141
Replace the Medallion
142
Add the Labels
143
Replace the Cover
144
To Test the CPU Module
145
Return the Old CPU
145
Installing and Removing Turbochannel Option Modules
146
Part IV Managing Your Workstation
147
10 Using the Console Commands
148
Console and Operating Modes
149
Using Console Mode
149
To Enter Console Mode
150
Console Prompts
150
Installing a Terminal as an Alternate System Console
151
To Install a Terminal as a System Console
151
Connecting a VT320 Terminal to the System Unit
152
To Activate the Terminal as the System Console
153
To Make Your Workstation Monitor the System Console
154
Rules for Console Commands
155
Conventions Used
156
Console Commands
157
Boot
158
Cat
159
Cnfg
160
Console Commands
161
Module Codes
161
SCSI Device Codes and Descriptors
164
Erl
165
Init
166
Passwd
166
Printenv
167
Restart
168
Script
168
Setenv
168
Unsetenv
169
Environmental Variables
170
Console Commands for Environmental Variables
170
Environmental Variables Set by User
171
11 Troubleshooting
172
Where to Look in this Manual for Help
173
Checking the LED Display
173
Indicator Light and LED Display
174
Interpreting the LED Codes
175
Is It Connected Properly
177
Solutions to Common Problems
177
Using a Full System Self-Test
186
Interpreting Self-Test Messages
187
Self-Test Error Messages for the Base System Slot
187
Contacting Your Customer Support Center
191
A Equipment Specifications
193
Decstation 5000 Model 260 System Unit Equipment Specifications
193
System Unit Description
193
System Unit Operating Conditions
194
System Unit Nonoperating Conditions
194
Acoustics-Preliminary Declared Values Per ISO 9296 and
194
Connector Pin Assignments
195
SCSI Cable Connector Pin Assignments
196
Keyboard and Mouse or Tablet Connector Pin
197
Assignments
197
Communications Connectors Pin Assignments
198
Thickwire Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments
199
Power Supply Pin Assignments
200
Modem Loopback Connector Pin Assignments
200
Ethernet Loopback Connector Pin Assignments
200
Summary of Loopback Connectors
201
C Regulatory Information for the United Kingdom
202
Service Requirements
203
Approvals for Digital Circuits
203
PMBA-AA Service Requirements
203
C.1 Service Requirements
203
System Module J-Connector Locations
205
Host Independent Approvals
206
Clearance and Creepage Specs for PMBA-AA
206
Host Power Rating
207
Apparatus between the Approved Apparatus and a Digital
207
Circuit (PTT
207
Module Power Rating for PMBA-AA
207
Index
208
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