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Digital Equipment Digital AlphaStation 400 Series Technical Information (199 pages)

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Technical Information
1
Table of Contents
3
Preface

15
- Intended Audience
  15
- Document Contents
  15
- Associated Documents
  16
- Conventions
  17
- Abbreviations
  17
1 Digital Alphastation System Descriptions

19
- Overview
  19
- System Features
  19
  - System Unit
    20
    
    Alphastation 200 Series System
    20
    
    Desktop Enclosure
    20
    
    Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
    21
- Alphastation 200 Series Control and Indicators
  21
- Alphastation 200 Series Rear Connectors
  23
  - Alphastation 400 Series System
    24
    
    Controls Indicators, and Connectors
    24
    
    Deskside Enclosure
    24
- Alphastation 400 Series Control and Indicators
  25
- Alphastation 400 Series Controls and Indicators
  26
- Alphastation 400 Series Rear Connectors
  27
- Alphastation 400 Series Rear Connectors
  28
  - System Architecture
    29
    
    Features
    29
- Alphastation 200 Series System Architecture
  30
  - Cpu
    31
- Alphastation 400 Series System Architecture
  31
  - Core Logic
    32
    
    Cache and Memory Control
    32
    
    Data Path
    33
    
    PCI Bridge
    33
    
    Main Memory
    34
    
    Memory System
    34
    
    Secondary Cache (Bcache)
    34
    
    Diagnostic Leds
    35
    
    Drom
    35
    
    Flashrom Memory
    35
    
    Nvram
    35
    
    ROM Interface
    35
    
    Ethernet LAN Controller (Decchip 21040)
    36
    
    Pci
    36
    
    Scsi
    36
    
    ISA Bridge
    37
    
    ISA Bus
    37
    
    Keyboard/Mouse
    37
    
    Serial I/O
    37
    
    TOY Clock
    37
    
    Floppy Disk Controller (FDC)
    38
    
    Sound Card: Digital Alphastation 200 Series System
    38
2 Configuring Your Alphastation System

39
3 Addressing

61
4 I/O Programming

83
- Flashbus Index Register
  84
- Flashbus Data Register
  84
- Flashbus Index Register Bit Descriptions
  84
- Flashbus Data Register Bit Descriptions
  84
  - Flashbus Offsets
    85
  - Access Procedure
    85
- Flashbus Device Offset Addresses
  85
  - Keyboard and Mouse Controller
    86
  - Toy
    87
  - Super I/O Chip
    88
  - Disabling Interrupts
    88
5 Dma

89
- Overview
  89
- ISA DMA Channels
  89
- DMA Channel Assignments
  90
6 Hardware Interrupts

91
- Overview
  91
- Interrupts
  91
  - IRQ0: CPU Bus and Parity Errors
    92
- Interrupt System Block Diagram
  92
- CPU Interrupt Inputs
  92
  - IRQ2: Device Interrupts
    93
  - IRQ3: NMI (Nonmaskable Interrupt)
    93
  - IRQ4: Interval Timer Interrupt
    93
  - Irq5: Haltreq
    93
  - Interrupt Inputs
    94
  - PCI Interrupts
    95
- PCI Interrupt Assignments
  95
7 System Power-Up and Initialization

97
8 Alphastation Firmware

101
- Overview
  101
- Firmware Components
  101
- Initialization
  102
- Alphastation Interface Relationships
  102
  - SROM Features
    103
    
    Loading the SROM Code
    103
    
    SROM LED Codes
    103
- Alphastation Series System SROM Code Actions
  104
  - SROM Beep Codes
    105
  - Leaving the SROM Code
    105
  - DROM Features
    105
- Alphastation SROM Beep Codes
  105
  - Loading the DROM Code
    106
  - DROM LED Codes
    106
- Alphastation DROM POST Actions and LED Codes
  106
  - DROM Beep Codes
    107
  - Leaving the DROM Code
    107
- Alphastation DROM Beep Codes
  107
- Possible DROM Code Actions
  108
  - ARC Console Features
    109
    
    ARC Console LED Codes
    109
  - SRM Console Features
    110
    
    SRM Console LED Codes
    110
    
    Command Format
    112
    
    ISA Configuration Utility
    112
- SRM ISACFG Command Options
  112
  - Adding ISA Options to Openvms and Digital UNIX Systems
    114
  - ISACFG Command Examples
    114
- Adding Options to Openvms or Digital UNIX Systems
  114
  - SRM Scripts
    115
9 Fault Management

117
- Overview
  117
- Machine Check Logout Frame
  117
- Error Registers
  117
- Error Format
  117
  - Control Signal Codes
    118
    
    PCI Cycle Codes
    118
    
    Cycle Acknowledgment
    119
    
    Cycle Request
    119
- PCI Cack Cycle Codes
  119
- PCI Creq Cycle Codes
  119
  - Summary of Errors
    120
    
    Machine Check ID
    120
- PCI IO Commands
  120
- Machine Check ID Codes
  121
- Bcache Tag Address Parity Error
  121
- Bcache Tag Control Parity Error
  121
- Nonexistent Memory Error
  121
- Correctable ECC
  121
- Unknown Error
  121
- OS Bugcheck
  121
  - Machine Check Logout Frame
    122
  - Error Registers
    125
  - Palcode and Operating System Responsibilities
    125
  - Error Format
    126
  - SCB 660 Fatal Machine Checks
    127
    
    Machine Check Code 0X201, Retry Timeout Error
    127
    
    Machine Check Code 0X202, DMA Data Parity Error
    127
- Error: Retry Timeout
  127
- Error: DMA Data Parity Error
  127
  - Machine Check Code 0X203, I/O Parity Error
    128
  - Machine Check Code 0X204, Target Abort
    128
- Error: I/O Parity
  128
- Target Abort
  128
  - Machine Check Code 0X205, no Device
    130
  - Machine Check Code 0X206, Correctable Memory Error
    130
- No Device
  130
- Error: Correctable Memory
  130
  - Machine Check Code 0X207, Uncorrectable Memory Error
    131
  - Machine Check Code 0X208, Invalid Page Table Lookup
    131
- Error: Uncorrectable Memory
  131
- Invalid Page Table Lookup
  131
  - Machine Check Code 0X209, Memory Error
    132
- Memory Error
  132
  - Machine Check Code 0X20A, Bcache Tag Address Parity Error
    133
  - Machine Check Code 0X20B, Bcache Tag Control Parity Error
    133
- Bcache Tag Control Parity Error
  133
  - Machine Check Code 0X20C, Nonexistent Memory Error
    134
  - Machine Check Code 0X20D, I/O Bus Error
    134
- I/O Bus Error
  134
  - Machine Check Code 0X80, Bcache Tag Parity Error
    135
- Bcache Tag Parity Error
  135
  - Machine Check Code 0X82, Bcache Tag Control Parity Error
    136
  - Scb 670 Processor Fatal Machine Checks
    137
    
    Machine Check Code 0X84, Hard Error
    137
    
    Machine Check Code 0X86, Correctable ECC
    137
- Hard Error
  137
  - Machine Check Code 0X88, Noncorrectable ECC
    138
  - Machine Check Code 0X8A, Unknown Error
    138
- Noncorrectable ECC
  138
  - Machine Check Code 0X8C, Soft Error
    139
  - Machine Check Code 0X8E, Bugcheck
    139
- Soft Error
  139
  - Machine Check Code 0X90, os Bugcheck
    140
  - Machine Check Code 0X92, Primary Cache Data Fill Error (Dcache)
    140
- Primary Cache Data Fill Error (Dcache)
  140
  - Machine Check Code 0X94, Primary Cache Data Fill Error (Icache)
    141
    
    Primary Cache Fill ECC Error
    141
- Primary Cache Data Fill Error (Icache)
  141
  - Additional Errors
    142
    
    Bcache Multiple Error
    142
    
    Lost Error
    142
    
    Primary Cache Multiple Error
    143
10 Connector and Cable Information

145
- Overview
  145
- Alphastation 200 Series System Internal Connectors
  145
  - Motherboard
    145
    
    Serial Diagnostic Port
    145
    
    Speaker Connector
    146
- Serial Diagnostic Port Connector Pinout
  146
  - Floppy Disk Controller
    147
  - Sound Card Connector
    147
- Floppy Device Controller Connector Pinouts
  147
  - Front-Panel Lights and Switches Connector
    148
- Alphastation 200 Series System Front-Panel Connectors
  148
  - Internal SCSI Bus Connector J15
    149
- Internal SCSI Bus Connector
  149
  - Power Connectors
    150
  - Fan Connector
    150
  - Riser Card
    150
- Alphastation 200 Series System Motherboard Power Connectors
  150
  - Sound Card
    151
  - Alphastation 400 Series System Connectors and Cables
    151
    
    Motherboard
    151
- Media Adapter Unit AUI Pinouts
  151
- Alphastation 200 Series System Sound Card Connectors
  151
  - Floppy
    152
  - Front-Panel Lights and Switches Connector
    152
- Floppy Device Controller Connector Pinouts
  152
  - CPU Module: Serial Diagnostic Port
    153
- Alphastation 400 Series System Front-Panel Connector Pinouts (J31)
  153
- Serial Diagnostic Port Connector Pinout
  153
  - PCI Slots
    154
  - ISA Expansion Slots
    156
  - External Connectors
    158
- Alphastation 200 Series System Rear Connectors
  158
  - Parallel Port
    159
- Alphastation 400 Series System Rear Connectors
  160
- Alphastation 400 Series System Rear Connectors
  161
- Alphastation 400 Series System External Connectors
  162
- Parallel Port Connector Pinout
  163
  - Serial Line Units
    164
    
    COM1/2 Pinouts
    164
    
    Scsi
    164
    
    Connector Pinouts
    165
    
    Keyboard/Mouse
    166
- Keyboard Connector Pinouts
  166
- Mouse Connector Pinouts
  166
  - Internal Cables
    167
- Alphastation 200 Series System Internal Cables
  167
- Alphastation 200 Series System Sound Card Connectors
  167
- Alphastation 400 Series System Internal Cables
  168
11 Registers

169
Index

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Digital Equipment Digital AlphaStation 400 Series User Information (121 pages)

Brand: Digital Equipment | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.26 MB

User Information
1
Table of Contents
5
Preface

11
- Welcome to the Digital Alphastation 400 Series System
  11
- Audience
  11
- Organization of the Information
  12
- Conventions
  12
- Abbreviations
  13
- Special Notices
  15
- Additional Information Resources
  16
1 Getting Started

17
- Introduction
  17
- Before Starting Your System
  18
  - Posture and Work Habits
    18
- Recommendations for Posture and Work Habits
  19
  - Identifying the Correct AC Power Cord
    21
  - Installing Your System
    22
- System Airflow
  22
  - Connecting System Parts
    23
- Voltage Selector Switch
  23
- Connecting Cables and Power Cords
  24
  - Network Connection
    25
  - Starting Your System
    25
    
    Dec Osf/1
    26
    
    Microsoft Windows NT Workstation
    26
    
    Preloaded Operating System Software
    26
    
    If no Operating System Is Installed
    27
    
    Openvms
    27
    
    Switching Console Firmware
    27
  - Turning off Your System
    28
  - Computer Security
    29
    
    Chassis Lock
    29
    
    Passwords
    29
    
    Security Loop
    29
2 System Overview

31
- Introduction
  31
- Motherboard
  31
  - PCI Architecture
    32
  - SCSI Controller
    32
  - Keyboard
    32
- Keyboard Layout
  33
- Key Groups and Functions
  33
  - System Front View
    34
- Front Controls and Indicators
  34
- Front Controls and Indicators
  35
  - System Rear View
    36
- Rear Connectors
  36
- Rear Connectors
  37
3 Installing System Options

39
- Introduction
  39
- Removing the Side Panels
  39
- Unlocking and Removing Left Side Panel
  40
  - System Unit Components
    41
  - Motherboard
    42
- Motherboard Components
  42
- Motherboard Components
  43
  - Installing Additional System Memory
    44
    
    Memory Configurations
    44
- Memory Banks
  44
  - Adding Memory Modules
    45
- Installing a SIMM
  45
  - Installing Expansion Boards
    46
- Installing an Expansion Board
  47
  - Adding Mass Storage Devices
    48
    
    Expansion Brackets
    48
    
    SCSI Addresses
    48
    
    SCSI Bus Length
    48
    
    External Termination
    49
    
    Internal Termination
    49
    
    SCSI Termination
    49
- SCSI Address Recommendations
  49
  - Installing Devices in the Upper Drive Bay Area
    50
- Removing Plastic Filler Panel from the Upper Drive Bay
  50
- Removing the Metal Plate
  51
- Exchange Bracket Mounting
  51
- Inserting a Device into the Upper Drive Bay
  52
- SCSI and FDC Cable Configuration
  53
- Power Cable Configuration
  54
  - Installing Devices in the Lower Drive Bay Area
    55
- Removing the Lower Drive Bay Assembly
  56
- Removing the Lower Drive Bay Devices
  57
4 Troubleshooting

59
- Introduction
  59
- Initial Troubleshooting
  59
- Equipment Log
  60
- General Troubleshooting
  60
- Disk Drive Troubleshooting
  64
  - Error Beep Codes
    65
  - Diagnostic Leds
    65
    
    Interpreting the LED Indicator Values
    66
A Console Commands

67
- Introduction
  67
- ARC Console
  67
  - Commands You Need to Know
    68
    
    Display Hardware Configuration
    68
    
    Manage Boot Selection Menu
    68
    
    Set Default Configuration
    68
    
    Set Default Environment Variables
    68
    
    Boot "Boot Selection Identifier
    69
    
    Boot an Alternate Operating System
    69
    
    Machine Specific Setup
    69
  - Other Commands of Interest
    69
    
    Install New Firmware
    69
    
    Setup Autoboot
    69
    
    Install Windows NT from CD-ROM
    70
    
    Switch to Openvms or OSF Console
    70
- SRM Console
  71
  - SRM Console Conventions
    71
  - SRM Console Special Characters
    72
  - Boot Command
    73
    
    Boot Command Examples
    74
  - Set Command
    75
    
    Set Command Examples
    75
  - Show Command
    76
    
    Show Command Examples
    77
  - Examine Command
    78
    
    Examine Command Examples
    79
  - Deposit Command
    80
    
    Deposit Command Examples
    81
  - Environment Variables
    82
  - ISA Configuration Utility
    83
    
    Command Format
    83
    
    Adding ISA Options to Openvms and DEC OSF/1 Systems
    85
    
    ISACFG Command Examples
    86
B System Care

87
- Introduction
  87
- Cleaning Your System Unit
  87
- Cleaning Your Monitor
  87
- Cleaning Your Mouse
  88
- Cleaning Your Keyboard
  88
- Cleaning the Mouse
  88
  - Moving Your System
    89
    
    Installing Your System at a New Location
    89
    
    Packing Your System
    89
C Technical Specifications Introduction

91
D Device Mapping Introduction

99
- I/O Address Map
  99
- Interrupt Map
  100
- DMA Channel Assignments
  101
E Updating System Firmware Introduction

103
- System Firmware
  103
- Update Utility
  103
  - Flash Enable Jumper
    103
  - Using the Flash Update Utility
    104
F Starting an Operating System Installation Introduction

107
- Starting a Windows NT Workstation Installation
  108
- Setting up Partitions for a Windows NT Workstation Installation
  109
  - Starting a DEC OSF/1 Installation
    111
  - Starting an Openvms Installation
    112
G Equipment Log Introduction

113
- Equipment Log
  113
- Hardware Components
  114
- Digital Alphastation 400 Series System
  116
- Installed Software
  116

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Digital Equipment Digital AlphaStation 400 Series Technical Information (199 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

1 Digital Alphastation System Descriptions

2 Configuring Your Alphastation System

3 Addressing

4 I/O Programming

5 Dma

6 Hardware Interrupts

7 System Power-Up and Initialization

8 Alphastation Firmware

9 Fault Management

10 Connector and Cable Information

11 Registers

Index

Digital Equipment Digital AlphaStation 400 Series User Information (121 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

1 Getting Started

2 System Overview

3 Installing System Options

4 Troubleshooting

A Console Commands

B System Care

C Technical Specifications Introduction

D Device Mapping Introduction

E Updating System Firmware Introduction

F Starting an Operating System Installation Introduction

G Equipment Log Introduction

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