Digital Equipment 600A Installation and operation manual

DIGITALPersonalWorkstation
600 a UpgradeGuide
Part Number: EK–ALMIA–KU. C01
September 1997
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

September 1997
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Table of Contents
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Overview................................................................................................................................1–1
Kit Components...............................................................................................................1–1
Upgrade Procedures.........................................................................................................1–2
Installation..............................................................................................................................1–3
A Starting an Operating System Installation
Introduction........................................................................................................................... A–1
Starting a Windows NT Workstation Installation................................................................... A–2
B Loading ESS 1887 Audio Driver
Introduction............................................................................................................................B–1

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Figures
Figure 1-1 Unlocking and Removing the System Cover......................................... 1–4
Figure 1-2 Removing the MLB.............................................................................. 1–5
Figure 1-3 Disconnecting Fan Cable...................................................................... 1–6
Figure 1-4 Removing Fan and Fan Pipe................................................................. 1–7
Figure 1-5 Installing Fan in New Fan Mount and Fan Pipe .................................... 1–7
Figure 1-6 Installing Fan Assembly ....................................................................... 1–8
Figure 1-7 Installing the Memory .......................................................................... 1–9
Figure 1-8 Installing the New MLB......................................................................1–10
Figure 1-9 Moving the Power Cable .....................................................................1–11
Figure 1-10 Replacing the Speed Button...............................................................1–12
Figure 1-11 Replacing the Cover ..........................................................................1–13
Tables
Table 1-1 SN-PBXBA-FA Kit List ........................................................................ 1–2
Table A–1: Starting a Windows NT Workstation Installation.................................A–3
Table A–2: Setting Up Partitions for a Windows NT Installation...........................A–6

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Preface
Welcome
This guide describes how to upgrade your DIGITAL Personal Workstation 266ior higher
Series system to a DIGITAL Personal Workstation 600a system by replacing the Main
Logic Board (MLB).
Audience
If you are converting your DIGITAL Personal Workstation 266iSeries system to a
DIGITAL Personal Workstation 600asystem, the information included here is helpful to
you.
Organization of the Information
This guide contains information on upgrading DIGITAL Personal Workstation 266ior
higher Series systems to a DIGITAL Personal Workstation 600asystem. The following
topics (see the Table of Contents for a detailed listing) are covered:
•Overview lists the contents of the kit and provides and overview of the upgrade
procedures.
•Installation provides step-by-step instructions for removing the current MLB and
installing the new one.

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Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
Example Description
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Abbreviations
This guide uses the following abbreviations:
Abbreviation Meaning
CD Compact disc.
CD-ROM Compact disc read-only memory.
CPU Central processing unit.
DIMM Dual inline memory module.
DMA Direct memory access.
DRAM Dynamic random access memory.
DROM Diagnostic read only memory.
EIDE Enhanced integrated drive electronics.
FDC Floppy disk controller.
flashROM Electrically erasable, rewriteable, nonvolatile memory.
GB A GB suffix to a numerical value indicates size in gigabytes
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IRQ Interrupt request.
ISA Industry-standard architecture.
Kb A Kb suffix to a numerical value indicates size in kilobits
(for example, 512 Kb). A kilobit equals 1024 bits.
KB A KB suffix to a numerical value indicates size in kilobytes
(for example, 640 KB). A kilobyte equals 1024 bytes.

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LED Light-emitting diode.
MAU Media adapter unit.
Mb An Mb suffix to a numerical value indicates size in megabits
(for example, 10 Mb). A megabit equals 1,048,576 bits.
MB A MB suffix to a numerical value indicates size in
megabytes (for example, 550 MB). A megabyte equals
1,048,576 bytes.
MHz Megahertz.
MII Media independent interface.
MLB Main logic board.
ns Nanoseconds.
NVRAM Nonvolatile random access memory.
PCI Peripheral component interconnect.
RISC Reduced instruction set computing.
ROM Read only memory.
SCSI Small computer system interface.
SDRAM Synchronous dynamic random access memory.

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Special Notices
This guide uses four kinds of notices to emphasize specific information.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal
injury.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates the presence of a hazard that can damage hardware or
corrupt software.
NOTE: A NOTE gives general information, such as compatibility with other products or
pointers to other information.
HINT: A HINT includes suggestions to make your computing tasks easier.
Additional Information Resources
You may wish to consult the following information resources on your DIGITAL Personal
Workstation which were included in your original your DIGITAL Personal Workstation
documentation kit:
•Quick Setup Guide (order number ER-B30WW-IM. A01) presents a graphical
overview of the DIGITAL Personal Workstation system installation. (Note that not all
DIGITAL Personal Workstation systems will be shipping with USB.)
• DIGITAL Personal Workstation User Information (order number EK-ALMIA-UI. A01)
provides detailed user information for the installation, operation, and maintenance of
your DIGITAL Personal Workstation.
For other product-related information, we suggest that you consult our Web site at
http://www.workstation.digital.com/. Your distributor or DIGITAL representative also can
provide you with information on products and services.
Feedback
Our readers' opinions about this guide or any other DIGITAL manual is important to us. If
you have any comments, we'd appreciate your taking the time to send us electronic mail at
[email protected].
Please reference order number EK-ALMIA-KU. C01 in your correspondence about this
manual.

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Overview
This manual describes the upgrade of your DIGITAL Personal Workstation Model 266ior
higher to a DIGITAL Personal Workstation Model 600a.
Kit Components
The kit for conversion of a DIGITAL Personal Workstation Model 266ito a DIGITAL
Personal Workstation Model 600a is shown in Table 1-1. For further information, see the
DIGITAL Systems and Options Catalog (SOC).

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Table 1-1 SN-PBXBA-FA Kit List
Part Number Description
54-24767-03 Main Logic Board
74-51176-55 Speed button
54-25084-DA (1)
20-47405-D2 (1) SDRAM DIMMs (2)
QB-5L5AA-SA Software floppy diskettes
EK-ALMIA-KU Documentation (this manual)
12-36175-01 Wrist grounding strap
AK-RISHE-CA Alpha System H/W V4.0 Support
Diskette (HAL code)
AK-QHCSL-CA Windows NT Configuration Guide
3.51/4.0
AG-R0KNF-BE The Graphics Support Services CD
74-52419-01 Fan pipe
74-51236-01 Fan mount, Universal
Upgrade Procedures
You will perform the following general steps to upgrade your system.
• Backup all applications and data
• Shut down the system
• Remove the present Main Logic Board (MLB)
• Remove the present fan mount and fan pipe
• Remove fan from old fan mount and install in new fan mount
• Attach new fan pipe and install new fan mount/fan pipe
• Install the new cache memory
• Install the new MLB
• Move the power connector on the riser card

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• Replace the speed button
• Power on the system and reinstall Windows NT
• Install new drivers for systems with Accelpro 2000, 2500, or 2500TX graphics cards
Installation
________________________ CAUTION___________________________
Do not touch any electronic component unless you are safely grounded. Wear
the grounded wrist strap provided, or touch an exposed metal part of the system
unit chassis. A static discharge from your fingers can result in permanent
damage to electronic components.
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To convert your DIGITAL Personal Workstation Model 266ito a DIGITAL Personal
Workstation Model 600a, follow these procedures:
1. Backup all applications and data.
2. Shut down your system and all peripheral devices.
3. Unplug the power cord.
________________________WARNING __________________________
Allow at least 15 seconds for the power supply capacitors to discharge
safely.
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4. Remove the system lock, if necessary.

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5. Locate and loosen the three thumb screws  that fasten the system cover to the rear
panel (see Figure 1-1). Place your thumbs on the upper corners of the system cover,
pull back on the cover, and slide the cover back and away from the system enclosure.
Then lift the cover up and away from the system.
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Figure 1-1 Unlocking and Removing the System Cover
________________________CAUTION __________________________
To avoid static discharge damage to sensitive components, wear the wrist
grounding strap provided in your kit.
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6. Remove the keyboard, mouse, and any other external cables attached to the MLB, and
release the two MLB-retaining clips on top of the MLB. (See Figure 1-2.)
7. Hold onto either end of the MLB as you slide it up and out of the system chassis.
8. Carefully place the MLB onto a static-free, flat surface.
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Figure 1-2 Removing the MLB

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9. Disconnect the fan cable from its connector  on the riser card. (See Figure 1-3.)
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Figure 1-3 Disconnecting Fan Cable
10. Remove the fan and fan pipe from the enclosure by releasing its four snap fits  .(See
Figure 1-4.)

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Figure 1-4 Removing Fan and Fan Pipe
11. Remove fan from fan mount by releasing snap fits and install in new fan mount. Then
connect the new fan pipe. (See Figure 1-5.)
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Figure 1-5 Installing Fan in New Fan Mount and Fan Pipe

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12. Install fan assembly into the enclosure using the snap fits in the orientation shown in
Figure 1-6. Run the fan cable to the riser card and connect the cable to the fan
connector.
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Figure 1-6 Installing Fan Assembly
13. Carefully remove the new MLB from its ESD-protected bag and place it onto a static-
free, flat surface.
14. Carefully remove the DIMM modules from their ESD-protected bag.
_________________________ NOTE____________________________
There are three memory banks (J1/J2, J3/J4, and J5/J6) in the system; each bank
consists of two DIMMs; it is suggested that you use bank J5/J6 for this upgrade.
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15. To add memory modules (DIMMs), refer to Figure 1-7 as you perform the following
steps:
a) Install the DIMM  straight into the socket. Position the DIMM so that both the
retaining clips  at the socket ends engage. Pay close attention to the keying on
the DIMM and the socket.
b) Repeat for the remaining module.
J1
J2
J3
J4
J5
J6
MLO-013643
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Figure 1-7 Installing the Memory

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16. Hold onto either end of the new MLB as you slide it down into the system chassis.
(See Figure 1-8.)
17. Carefully seat the new MLB onto the connectors inside the system chassis.
18. Lock the MLB-retaining clips over the MLB to secure it.
19. Reconnect the keyboard, mouse, and any other external cables you removed to the
new MLB.
ML014014
Figure 1-8 Installing the New MLB

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20. Move the power connector on the riser card from the Intel connector  to the Alpha
connector  . See Figure 1-9.
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Figure 1-9 Moving the Power Cable
21. To replace the speed button with the new 600aspeed button, you must first remove
the front bezel. Refer to Figure 1-10 and follow these steps:
a) From the top of the workstation, looking down toward the bottom of the front of
the chassis, view the two tabs from the front bezel that hold the bezel in place and
secure it to the chassis. Find both tabs (one on the left and one on the right).
b) Push both tabs toward the center of the workstation to release the top of the bezel.
c) Gently pull the top of the bezel approximately 1 inch away from the top of the
chassis.
d) Gently, but firmly, pull up on the bezel to unhook the bottom bezel mounts.

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Figure 1-10 Replacing the Speed Button
e) From the inside of the bezel, compress the tabs on the speed button  and slide it
through the bezel to the front.
f) To install the new speed button, reverse the procedure above.