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Digital Equipment DECpc AXP 150 Customer Technical Information (276 pages)

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Table of Contents
3
Introduction
29
AUTO_ACTION and OS_TYPE Environment Variables
30
Openvms and OSF/1 Console Description
30
- AUTOLOAD, COUNTDOWN, and OS_TYPE Environment Variables
  32
Windows NT Firmware Description
32
Switching from the Openvms and OSF/1 Console
34
- Switch Example
  35
- Switching from the Windows NT Firmware
  36
- Reboot Selection Menu
  37
Getting Help on the Openvms and OSF/1 Console
38
- HELP ADVANCED Command
  39
Getting Help on the Windows NT Firmware
40
- Setup Menu Example
  41
- Introduction
  43
Windows NT Firmware Introduction
44
Windows NT Firmware Key Functions
45
- Setup Menu Functions
  45
Accessing the Boot Menu
46
Booting the Default Windows NT Boot Selection
47
Booting an Alternative Windows NT Boot Selection
48
- Example 1
  49
Running a Program
50
- Path and Program Names
  51
- Accessing the Supplementary Menu
  52
Updating the Firmware
53
Firmware Update Example
55
In this Appendix . .
55
Accessing the Setup Menu
56
- Setup Menu Example
  57
Listing the Windows NT Firmware Device Names
58
- Available Hardware Devices Display
  59
Firmware
60
- Set System Time Example
  61
Setting the System Date and Time
60
Setting the Default System Partition
62
Effects of Setting the Default System Partition
63
Configuring the System Diskette Drives
64
Effects of Configuring the System Diskette Drives
65
Setting the System to Boot Automatically
66
Effects of Setting the System to Boot Automatically
67
- Setup Autoboot Example
  67
Editing the System Environment Variables
68
- Editing Environment Variables
  69
Windows NT Firmware Environment Variables
70
- Default Environment Variables
  72
Saving the System Set-Up or Quitting the Setup Menu
73
Other Setup Menu Functions
74
- Introduction
  75
Accessing the Boot Selections Menu
76
Windows NT Boot Selection Variables
77
Adding a Boot Selection
78
- Example
  79
Checking the Boot Selections for Errors
80
Changing a Boot Selection
82
Displaying the System Boot Selections
84
- Example
  85
Changing the Default Boot Selection
86
Deleting a Boot Selection
88
- Introduction
  89
- EISA Configuration Utility Overview
  90
- Getting Help
  91
- Running the ECU
  92
Running the ECU
93
Quick Configuration
94
Configuring an EISA Option
95
EISA Configuration Procedure
95
Configuring an ISA Option
98
ISA Configuration Procedure
99
Using the Generic ISA Configuration File
102
Moving an EISA Option Board to Another Slot
105
Moving an ISA Option Board to Another Slot
106
Removing an Option Board
107
Changing Board Function and Resource Settings
108
- Changing Function and Resource Settings
  109
Advanced ECU Features
110
Resolving a Conflict in the Configuration
112
- Introduction
  115
Resolving Configuration Conflicts
112
Displaying the Openvms and OSF/1 System Device Display
116
- System Device Display
  117
Openvms and OSF/1 Console Device Names
116
Continued
118
Interpreting the System Configuration Display
120
- SHOW CONFIG Display
  121
- Displaying the System Device Display
  122
- Important Information
  123
Setting the Default Boot Flags for Openvms and OSF/1
124
Default Boot Flags Commands
125
Setting the Default Startup Action
126
- Setting the Startup Action
  127
Setting the Default Keyboard Language
128
- Summary
  128
Default Keyboard Language Commands
129
Openvms and OSF/1 Console Operating System Names
130
Setting the Default Operating System
130
Default Operating System Commands
131
Setting the HOST SCSI ID
132
- HOST SCSI ID Example
  133
- Introduction
  135
Before You Begin
136
Problem Identification and Correction Procedure
136
Determining the Problem
137
Generic SCSI Drive Problems
137
RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Problems
137
Troubleshooting Table Titles and Numbers
137
Power-Up Problems
138
Boot Problems
141
Keyboard and Mouse Problems
142
- Summary
  142
SCSI Drive Problems
144
SCSI Drive Problems, Continued
146
Diskette Drive Problems
148
Network and Option Board Problems
150
- Introduction
  151
Diagnostic Procedure
152
Running Power-Up Tests
153
- Interpreting the Power-Up Test Displays
  154
- Openvms and OSF/1 Display
  155
Running Self-Tests
156
- Successful Self-Test Display
  157
- Configuration Display
  158
- Important Information
  159
System Device Display
160
Interpreting Diagnostic Leds
162
LED Combinations Indicating Correctable Problems
162
Diagnostic LED Display Location
163
- Introduction
  165
Reporting Problems to Your Digital Service Representative
166
Problem Reporting Form
168
- Introduction
  171
Removing the Outside Cover
172
Removing the Outside Cover
173
Removing the Inside Covers
174
Removing the Inside Covers
175
Removing the System Unit Feet
176
Removing the System Unit Feet
177
Installing the System Unit Feet
178
Reassembling the System Unit
179
- Introduction
  181
Before You Begin
182
- Tasks and Related Sections
  183
Disconnecting the SCSI Option Board Ribbon Cables
184
Disconnecting the SCSI Option Board Ribbon Cables
185
- Removing an Option Board
  186
Removing an Option Board
187
Installing an Option Board
188
Installing an Option Board
189
Testing an EISA Option Board Installation
190
Testing EISA Options Using the SHOW CONFIG Display
190
System Configuration and Self-Test Display
191
Reconfiguring the Option Boards
192
- Introduction
  193
Before You Begin
194
Determining the Available SCSI Ids from the SHOW DEVICE Display
196
- SHOW DEVICE Display
  197
Removing the Front Peripheral Bay Bezel
198
- Front Peripheral Bay Bezel Removal
  199
Identifying the Drive Bays
200
- System Drive Bays
  201
Internal Drive Bays
200
Removing a SCSI Drive from a Front Drive Bay
202
- Summary
  204
- Removing a 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive from the Front Drive Bay
  205
Removing a 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive
205
Replacing a 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive
206
- Replacing a 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive in the Front Drive Bay
  207
- Attaching Slide Rails to 3.5-Inch Drives
  208
Attaching Slide Rails to the Front Drive Bay Devices
208
- Attaching Slide Rails to 5.25-Inch Drives
  209
SCSI Cable Routing Information
210
- SCSI Cable Routing
  211
Installing or Replacing a SCSI Drive in the Front Drive Bay
212
- Installing or Replacing a SCSI Drive in a Front Drive Bay
  213
Replacing the Front Peripheral Bay Bezel
214
Replacing the Front Peripheral Bay Bezel
215
Removing a 3.5-Inch Disk Drive
216
Removing a Disk Drive from the Rear Drive Bay
216
Removing a 3.5-Inch Drive from the Rear Drive Bay
217
Installing or Replacing a 3.5-Inch Disk Drive
218
Installing or Replacing a Disk Drive in the Rear Drive Bay
218
Installing or Replacing a 3.5-Inch Drive in the Rear Drive Bay
219
Testing the System Device Configuration
220
- Updated SHOW DEVICE Display
  221
- Introduction
  223
Replacing the NVR Battery
224
Installing or Replacing Memory Modules
230
- Installing or Replacing a Memory Option
  231
- Testing the Memory Modules Installation
  232
Display
233
- Introduction
  235
In this Appendix . .
236
RRD42 Jumper Settings
236
Setting the Jumpers on the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
236
- Default Settings
  237
RZ24L Jumper Settings
238
Setting the Jumpers on the RZ24L Disk Drive
238
RZ25 Jumper Settings
240
Setting the Jumpers on the RZ25 Disk Drive
240
RZ26 Jumper Settings
242
Setting the Jumpers on the RZ26 Disk Drive
242
- Default Settings
  243
Setting the Switches on the TLZ06 Tape Drive
244
- TLZ06 Switch Locations
  245
TLZ06 Switch Settings
244
Setting the Jumpers on the TZK10 Tape Drive
246
- TZK10 Jumper Locations
  247
- Introduction
  249
- In this Appendix
  250
TZK10 Jumper Settings
246
Using the Antistatic Wrist Strap
250
Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap
251
Removing and Storing the Antistatic Wrist Strap
251
In this Appendix
254
Using the Fail-Safe Booter
254
- Introduction
  255
- Keyboard and Mouse Connector
  256
Keyboard and Mouse Connector Pin Specifications
256
Serial Port Pin Specifications
257
Parallel Port Pin Specifications
258
Introduction
259
System Specifications
260
System Unit Metrics
260
System Unit Specifications
260
System Electrical Specifications (Typical)
261
Environmental Specifications
262
System Operating Conditions and Nonoperating Conditions
262
Removing a SCSI Drive
268
- Serial Port
  271
- Parallel Port
  271
RX26 Diskette Drive Problems
271
- Setting Jumpers
  271
- Removing a SCSI Drive from a Front Drive Bay
  273
TLZ06 Tape Drive Problems
271
TZK10 Tape Drive Problems
271

Digital Equipment DECpc AXP 150 User Information (122 pages)

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User Information
1
Table of Contents
5
Preface

15
1 System Description

17
- Introduction
  17
- In this Chapter
  17
- Operating System Support
  18
  - Summary
    18
  - System Architecture
    18
  - Supported Operating Systems
    18
  - Visual Display Unit
    18
- Client/Server Use
  19
  - Summary
    19
  - Client Systems
    19
  - Server Systems
    19
- System Features
  20
  - Summary
    22
- Front Panel Controls and Indicators
  22
- Front Panel Controls and Indicators
  23
- Back Panel Ports and Connectors
  24
  - Summary
    24
- Back Panel Ports and Connectors
  25
- Back Panel Controls and Indicators
  26
  - Summary
    26
- Back Panel Controls and Indicators
  27
- Internal Options
  28
  - Summary
    28
  - Storage Options
    28
  - Ordering Information
    28
- Supported Internal Storage Options
  29
- Internal Options, Continued
  30
  - EISA and ISA Options
    30
  - Ordering Information
    30
- Sample EISA Option
  31
  - EISA Option Illustration
    31
- Internal Options, Continued
  32
  - Memory Options
    32
  - Ordering Information
    32
  - Memory Option Illustration
    32
- Sample Memory Option
  32
- System Unit Key Information
  33
  - Summary
    33
  - Important Information
    33
  - Recording the Key Number and Letter
    33
  - Key Number and Letter Location
    33
2 Using the System

35
- Introduction
  35
- In this Chapter
  35
- Choosing a Location for the System Unit
  36
  - Summary
    36
  - Unsuitable Locations
    37
  - Cable Considerations
    37
- Ergonomic Considerations
  38
  - Summary
    38
  - Moving the System Unit
    39
  - Positioning Illustration
    39
- Positioning the System Components
  39
- Turning the System on or off
  40
  - Summary
    40
- Turning off the System
  40
  - On/Off Switch Positions
    41
  - Openvms and OSF/1 Console Power-Up Test Displays
    42
    
    If the System Passes
    42
    
    Passes
    42
    
    Summary
    42
  - Windows NT Firmware Power-Up Test Displays
    44
    
    Power-Up Test that Fails
    45
    
    Power-Up Test that Passes
    45
    
    Summary
    46
  - Booting Windows NT
    46
    
    Boot Selections
    46
    
    Booting Windows NT Automatically
    46
    
    Using the Boot Menu
    46
    
    Windows NT Boot Menu
    47
    
    Windows NT Boot Selection Menu
    47
- Booting the Windows NT Operating System
  47
  - Booting Openvms
    48
    
    Openvms Factory Installed Software
    48
    
    Summary
    48
    
    System Defaults
    48
  - Booting OSF/1
    49
    
    OSF/1 Factory Installed Software
    49
    
    Summary
    49
    
    System Defaults
    49
3 Using CD-ROM and Diskette Drives

51
- Introduction
  51
- In this Chapter
  51
- RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Description
  52
  - Summary
    52
  - Description
    52
  - Controls and Leds
    52
  - If Errors Occur
    52
- RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Controls and Leds
  52
  - RRD42 Controls and Leds
    53
  - Inserting a Compact Disc into a Caddy
    54
    
    Summary
    56
  - Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
    56
    
    Caddy Insertion Procedure
    56
  - Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
    57
    
    Caddy Insertion Illustration
    57
  - Removing a Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
    58
    
    Caddy Removal Procedure
    58
    
    Summary
    58
  - Removing a Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive
    59
    
    Caddy Removal Illustration
    59
  - RX26 Diskette Drive Description
    60
    
    Description
    60
    
    If Errors Occur
    60
    
    Summary
    60
- RX26 Diskette Drive Controls and Leds
  60
  - RX26 Controls and Leds
    61
  - Using the RX26 Diskette Drive
    62
    
    Important Information
    62
    
    Insertion Procedure
    62
    
    Removal Procedure
    62
    
    Summary
    62
  - Inserting and Removing a Diskette
    63
  - Cleaning the RX26 Diskette Drive Heads
    64
    
    Summary
    64
4 Using Tape Drives

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- Introduction
  65
- In this Chapter
  65
- TLZ06 Tape Drive Description
  66
  - Summary
    66
  - Description
    66
  - If Errors Occur
    66
- TLZ06 Tape Drive Controls and Leds
  67
- Using the TLZ06 Tape Drive
  68
  - Summary
    68
  - Insertion Procedure
    68
- Removing a Cassette Tape from the TLZ06 Tape Drive
  68
- Inserting and Removing a Cassette Tape
  69
  - TZK10 Tape Drive Description
    70
    
    Description
    70
    
    If Errors Occur
    70
    
    Summary
    70
- TZK10 Tape Drive Controls and Leds
  70
- TZK10 Eject Button and LED
  71
  - Inserting a QIC Tape into a TZK10 Tape Drive
    72
    
    Insertion Procedure
    72
    
    Summary
    72
- Inserting a QIC Tape into a TZK10 Tape Drive
  73
  - Removing a QIC Tape from a TZK10 Tape Drive
    74
    
    Removal Procedure
    74
    
    Summary
    74
  - Cleaning the Tape Drive Heads
    76
    
    Summary
    76
5 Removable Storage Media

77
- Introduction
  77
- In this Chapter
  77
- Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) Tapes
  78
  - Summary
    78
- QIC Tape Compatibility
  78
  - Handling and Storing QIC Tapes
    79
  - Write-Protecting QIC Tapes
    80
    
    Summary
    80
    
    Write-Protect Switch Positions
    80
    
    Write-Protect Switch Illustration
    81
- QIC Tape Write-Protect Switch Positions
  81
  - Cassette Tapes
    82
    
    Cassette Tape Compatibility
    82
    
    Summary
    82
    
    Handling and Storing Cassette Tapes
    83
  - Write-Protecting Cassette Tapes
    84
    
    Important Information
    84
    
    Summary
    84
- Cassette Tape Write-Protect Switch Positions
  84
- Cassette Tape Write-Protect Switch Positions
  85
  - Write-Protect Switch Positions
    86
  - Diskettes
    86
    
    Diskette Compatibility
    86
    
    Handling and Storing Diskettes
    86
    
    Summary
    86
- Inch Diskette Write-Protect Switch Positions
  86
- Inch Diskette Write-Protect Switch Positions
  87
  - Compact Discs
    88
    
    Handling and Storing Compact Discs
    88
    
    Summary
    88
    
    Compact Disc and Caddy Illustration
    89
6 Connecting to External Ports

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- Introduction
  91
- In this Chapter
  91
- Before You Begin
  92
  - Summary
    92
  - Parallel and Serial Ports
    92
  - Terminal Settings
    93
- Serial Port Terminal Settings
  93
  - Summary
    93
- Connecting a Peripheral to a Serial Port
  94
  - Summary
    94
  - Connection Procedure
    96
- Connecting a Peripheral to the Parallel Port
  96
  - Summary
    96
- Connecting a Peripheral to the Parallel Port
  97
  - Connection Illustration
    97
  - Connecting External SCSI Devices
    98
    
    Deciding on External SCSI Devices
    98
    
    External SCSI Drive Support
    98
    
    Ordering SCSI Devices, Options, and Accessories
    98
    
    Summary
    98
    
    Connecting External SCSI Devices
    99
    
    Specifying SCSI Cables
    99
  - Connecting the System to a Network
    100
    
    Network Connection
    100
    
    Network Option Board Support
    100
    
    Ordering Network Option Boards
    100
    
    Summary
    100
A Associated and Related Documents

101
- Associated Documents
  101
- Factory Installed Software (FIS) Documentation
  101
- Related Documents
  102
Glossary

103
Index

115

Digital Equipment DECpc AXP 150 User Information (24 pages)

Controller, COMPAQ QVision 1024/E

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User Information
1
Table of Contents
5
Preface

7
1 Installing the Qvision Controller

9
- Introduction
  9
- About the Qvision 1024/E Controller
  9
- In this Chapter
  9
- Before You Begin
  10
- Setting the Switch
  10
- Installation Procedure
  10
- Qvision Controller Illustration
  11
- Qvision 1024/E Controller Switches
  11
  - Connecting the Monitor
    12
    
    Important Information
    12
    
    Connection Procedure
    12
2 Configuring the Qvision Controller

13
- Introduction
  13
- In this Chapter
  13
- EISA Configuration Utility (ECU)
  14
  - Running the ECU
    14
  - Changing the Configuration
    14
- Configuration Settings
  14
  - Default Configuration
    15
3 Troubleshooting

17
- Summary
  17
- Identifying and Solving Problems
  17
- Troubleshooting Table
  17
  - Introduction
    19
  - In this Appendix
    19
- SVGA Connector Pin Specification
  19
  - Qvision Controller Specification
    20
  - SVGA Connector Pin Specification
    21
    
    Summary
    21
- SVGA Connector
  21
Index

23

Digital Equipment DECpc AXP 150 User Information (28 pages)

SCSI Adapter

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User Information
1
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
7
Preinstallation Procedure
8
Preparing to Install the SCSI Adapter
8
Disabling the Floppy Controller
9
Removing the SCSI Terminators
10
Installing the SCSI Adapter
11
Connecting External Devices
12
Connecting an External SCSI Device
13
- Connection Illustration
  13
Testing the SCSI Connection Using the SHOW DEVICE Display
14
- Introduction
  15
Troubleshooting
14
Updated SHOW DEVICE Display
14
Configuration Settings
16
EISA Configuration Utility (ECU)
16
Default Configuration
17
- Identifying and Solving Problems
  19
Troubleshooting Table
19
- In this Appendix
  23
- Introduction
  23
- SCSI Adapter Specification
  24
Specification Table
24
- Summary
  25
- SCSI Port Illustration
  25
- SCSI Port Pin Specification
  25
SCSI Port
25
- SCSI Port Pin Specification
  26
- Changing the Configuration
  27

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