Digital Equipment DEC 3000 300 AXP Series User instructions

DEC 3000 Model
300 Series AXP
Setting Up Your System:
READ THIS FIRST
Part Number: EK–PELHW–IC. C01

1. Check Contents of the Shipment
Warning:
The monitor shipped with your system is heavy. Digital
recommends that two people lift and move the monitor,
as instructed on the shipping container.
Notes:
- Keep the shipping containers in case you need to
repack the system at a later date.
- If you are missing a part, contact your sales
representative.
System unit
Monitor
SCSI terminator
Modem loopback connector
10BASE-T loopback
Documentation (some items may be country-
specific)
Blank panel and metal shield (included only if you
ordered a preinstalled RX26 drive)
Mouse and mousepad
Keyboard
Monitor video cable
Monitor power cord
10BASE-T network cable
System power cord
Universal strain relief strap
Keyboard/mouse extension cable with connector
block
Headset (included with some models)
Antistatic wrist strap
Screwdriver
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2. Find a Location for Your System
Place your system on a desktop or table that is
strong enough to support the system unit and a
monitor. Your system unit weighs approximately
6.8 to 9.5 kilograms (15 to 21 pounds). A monitor
can weigh up to 34 kilograms (75 pounds).
Digital recommends that you leave several centi-
meters (inches) of clearance on all sides of your
monitor and system unit for proper air circulation.
Digital also recommends that you:
•Maintain as dust-free an environment as
possible
•Not place your system near direct sunlight,
a heater, or a photocopier
•Use a dedicated power source and grounded
outlet
For optimal temperature ranges, refer to the system
specifications in your DEC 3000 Model 300 Series
AXP Hardware Reference Guide, part number
EK-PELCN-OG.
8.75 cm
(3.5 in) 40 cm
(16 in) 42.5 cm
(17 in)
7.5 cm
(3 in)
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ISDN port Audio port Keyboard/ mouse port RS232 port
Monitor video port Monitor power socket
Connection for your monitor cable.
Connection for the power cord your monitor.
Connection for the power cord your system unit.
System power connector
On/Off switch This switch turns the system o
or off (O).
Connection for a 10BASE-T (twisted-pair) network cable. If running diagnostics, connect a loopback connector.
ISDN software support may not be available in your country. When the system is shipped, a foam block covers this port.
Connection for a telephone handset or headset.
Connection for the key- board/mouse extension cable.
Used in asynchronous mode to connect communications devices such as a printer, plotter, modem, or console terminal. Supports X.25 and is operating-system depend- ent. If running diagnostics, con- nect a loopback connector.
Ethernet port
Connection for a Small Com- puter System Interface (SCSI) peripheral device or terminator.
Pressing this button places your system in console mode (>>>)
TC slot 0.
Models 300/- 300X/300LX
SCSI port Halt button
If you have TURBOchannel (TC) slots, refer to the Hard-
ware Reference Guide.
3. Identify Cable Connections and Controls on the Back of the System Unit
TC slot 1. Models 300/- 300X/300LX
If you have TURBOchannel (TC) slots, refer to the Hard-
ware Reference Guide.
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4. Connect the System Unit Cables
As part of your system installation, you must attach
cables, cords, or terminators to the back of the sys-
tem unit, as follows:
1. Connect a SCSI terminator to the SCSI port,
labeled in panel 3, when the port is not in
use.
If you have a SCSI peripheral device, remove
the terminator from the system unit and connect
the device to this port using a SCSI cable.
2. Connect the keyboard/mouse extension cable to
the keyboard/mouse port, labeled in panel 3.
3. Connect the video cable for your monitor to the
monitor video port, labeled in panel 3.
4. Connect the power cord for your monitor to the
monitor power socket, labeled in panel 3.
This cord has recessed prongs on the end that
connects into this socket.
5. Connect the power cord for your system unit to
the system power connector, labeled in
panel 3. This cord is the one that you will con-
nect to a wall power outlet.
Note: If there is a yellow sticker over the power
connector, your system has factory-installed soft-
ware. You must remove the sticker prior to installa-
tion of the power cord.
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5. Connect the Monitor
1. Attach the universal strain relief strap to the
monitor video cable. This will prevent the weight
of the cable from loosening the connections to the
monitor. Follow these steps:
a. Insert the three RGB video connectors and
cable junction block through the center slot
of the strap.
b. Pull the cable junction block into the bottom slot
of the strap.
c. Insert the green (G) connector into the top closed
hole of the strap.
2. Connect the RGB connectors to the monitor, as
follows:
For a color monitor:
- If your monitor has two rows of three connec-
tors, attach the video connectors to the RGB
Video In ports.
- If you have five connectors, attach the video
connectors to the first three left-hand (RGB)
ports.
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For a monochrome monitor:
- Attach the connector marked G (green) to the
center connector on the monitor. (For more in
formation, see your monitor installation guide.)
Note: When you attach the G connector,
be sure you have the antistatic
wrist strap on.
3. Connect the monitor power cord to the monitor.
4. Connect the monitor power cord to the back of the
system unit, as shown in on panel 3, if not
already done.
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6. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
1. Connect the keyboard and the mouse to
the connector block on the keyboard/mouse
extension cable .
Note that the arrow on the mouse cable con-
nector should be facing up when inserted into
the connector block.
2. To secure the keyboard/mouse extension
cable, place the plastic flap of the cable
connector block under the side of the
monitor base.
To save space, you can set the monitor on top of
the system unit.
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7. Connect the Network Hardware
Note: If you are not connecting your system to a
network, go to panel 8.
See your system manager or network administrator to:
1. Determine whether network registration is required.
2. Obtain a unique node name and address.
3. Configure the network software.
Next, determine which of the following network con-
nections you have:
•10BASE-T (UTP or twisted-pair)
•10BASE2 (ThinWire)
•AUI
Connecting Your Workstation to 10BASE-T:
For a 10BASE-T (UTP) network you can connect
directly to your office 10BASE-T Ethernet using the
10BASE-T network cable provided with your system.
Connect this network cable from the 10BASE-T
connector on the back of the system unit to your
10BASE-T office network connection.
Connecting Your Workstation to 10BASE2:
For a 10BASE2 (ThinWire) network, you need to
purchase the optional DETTR-AA/AB adapter from
Digital and then:
•Connect your 10BASE-T network cable from the
10BASE-T connector on the back of the system
unit to the 10BASE-T connector at Port 2 on the
adapter.
•Connect your 10BASE2 office network cable to
Port 1 on the adapter using a T-connector, as shown
in the next figure. If this is the end of the ThinWire
segment, attach a terminator to the T-connector,
opposite the network cable.
•Set the internal termination switch on the adapter
to the off position.
•Set the switch at Port 2 to the MDI X position.
•Connect the power cord from the adapter to a
wall outlet.
Connecting Your Workstation to an AUI Drop:
For connection to an AUI drop, you need to purchase
the optional DETTR-BA/BB adapter from Digital and
then:
•Connect your 10BASE-T network cable from the
10BASE-T connector on the back of the system
unit to the 10-BASE-T connector at Port 2 on the
adapter.
•Connect your office AUI drop to Port 1 on the
adapter, as shown in the next figure.
•Check with your system manager to ensure that the
SQE/Heartbeat function is disabled on any device
that is connected to the AUI side of the adapter.
The DETTR-BA/BB will not function correctly in
the presence of a Heartbeat.
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Network Hardware (Continued)
•Set the switch at Port 2 to the MDI X posi-
tion.
•Connect the power cord from the adapter to a
wall outlet.
•If you are connecting multiple workstations to
the network, you may have purchased a multi-
port repeater such as the DETMR or DEMON.
You can use the 10BASE-T network cable sup-
plied with your system to connect each worksta-
tion to a 10BASE-T port on the repeater. Follow
the instructions provided with the specific re-
peater when connecting to the network.
When the Integrated Services Digital Network
(ISDN) connection is available for your system,
you must request that your Digital service represen-
tative install the required hardware.
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8. Customize Your Work Area
Adjust your chair so that:
•Your feet are flat on the floor; use a footrest if
needed.
•Your legs form a right angle to the floor.
•The backs of your knees are free from the chair
seat.
•Your body weight rests on your spine with sup-
port of the lower back region.
Adjust your monitor and keyboard so that:
•Your wrists are straight and supported.
•The keyboard, mouse, and mouse pad are at
elbow height.
•Your elbows are close to your sides, with your
upper arms perpendicular to the floor.
•You maintain a neutral neck posture with the
top of the video screen no higher than eye level.
Adjust monitor and lighting so that:
•Light is directed away from the screen to reduce
glare. Look away to distant objects frequently.
Use the tilt and swivel capabilities of your moni-
tor to place it in the most comfortable position.
•The screen is at the correct distance.
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You can improve com-
fort in your workplace
by making sure that
your chair, monitor,
keyboard, and mouse
are set at the right po-
sition for you and the
work you are doing.

9. Start the System
1. Be sure the power switch is set to off (O).
2. Plug the system unit power cord into a
grounded outlet.
3. Turn on ( | ) any expansion boxes.
4. Turn on any other device, such as
a printer or modem.
5. Turn on ( | ) the monitor.
6. Turn on ( | ) the system unit. The green power
indicator light should come on, as shown in
in the next figure.
7. If your workstation had a yellow sticker over
the power connector, you have factory-installed
software (FIS) that automatically initiates the
operating system startup procedure. See your
FIS documentation.
8. If your workstation does not have FIS, turn on
the system and wait for the console prompt
(>>>). Then see your operating system installa-
tion guide.
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10. Using Console Commands
You are at console mode when you see the console
prompt (>>>). The following are basic commands
you can use at the console prompt. For more ad-
vanced commands, see the DEC 3000 Model 300
Series AXP Hardware Reference Guide.
Command Function
boot Starts the operating system
from a specified device. For
example, to start software from
a fixed disk on an OpenVMS
AXP system: boot dka 300
help Displays a list of commands,
advanced parameters, and qualifiers
set Defines the keyboard language.
language The default language is
English. For example, this
command defines the language
as Italian: set language 9
show device Displays SCSI and Ethernet
device information.
show Displays the default boot
boot_def_dev device or device list from
which booting will next be
attempted.
show mem Displays memory information,
such as bank number, memory
size, and starting address.
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Where to Go from Here
Refer to your DEC 3000 Model 300 Series AXP
Hardware Reference Guide, part number
EK–PELCN–OG,for information on:
•Installing internal and external options
•Using console commands
•Using the password security feature
•Connecting an alternate console terminal
•Running utilities and diagnostic tests
•Identifying and solving system problems, includ-
ing a check of error codes and field replaceable
unit (FRU) codes.
•System and option specifications
•Port pinouts
•Help in debugging programs
•PTT networks
Order the DEC 3000 Model 300 Series AXP
Service Guide, part number EK–PELCN–SV, for:
•A console command summary
•LED codes and error/status messages
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