Digital Equipment DECpc AXP 150 Operation manual

DECpcAXP150and
DEC2000Model300AXP
UserInformation
Order Number: EK-A0634-OM.001
July 1993
This guide describes how to operate the DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000
Model 300 AXP systems.
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First Printing, July 1993
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to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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Contents
Preface ..................................................... xv
1 System Description
Introduction . . . ................................... 1–1
In This Chapter ................................... 1–1
Operating System Support . . . ........................... 1–2
Summary ........................................ 1–2
System Architecture................................ 1–2
Supported Operating Systems ........................ 1–2
Visual Display Unit ................................ 1–2
Client/Server Use . . ................................... 1–3
Summary ........................................ 1–3
Client Systems . ................................... 1–3
Server Systems ................................... 1–3
System Features . . ................................... 1–4
Summary ........................................ 1–4
System Features .................................. 1–4
Front Panel Controls and Indicators . . . ................... 1–6
Summary ........................................ 1–6
Controls and Indicators . . ........................... 1–6
Front Panel Illustration . . ........................... 1–7
Back Panel Ports and Connectors ........................ 1–8
Summary ........................................ 1–8
Ports and Connectors ............................... 1–8
Ports and Connectors Illustration . . ................... 1–9
Back Panel Controls and Indicators ....................... 1–10
Summary ........................................ 1–10
Controls and Indicators . . ........................... 1–10
Controls and Indicators Illustration . ................... 1–11
Internal Options. . . ................................... 1–12
Summary ........................................ 1–12
Storage Options ................................... 1–12
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Ordering Information ............................... 1–12
Storage Options Illustration . . ........................ 1–13
Internal Options, continued ............................. 1–14
EISA and ISA Options .............................. 1–14
Ordering Information ............................... 1–14
EISA Option Illustration ............................ 1–15
Internal Options, continued ............................. 1–16
Memory Options. . . ................................ 1–16
Ordering Information ............................... 1–16
Memory Option Illustration . . ........................ 1–16
System Unit Key Information . . . ........................ 1–17
Summary ........................................ 1–17
Important Information .............................. 1–17
Recording the Key Number and Letter . ................ 1–17
Key Number and Letter Location...................... 1–17
2 Using the System
Introduction ...................................... 2–1
In This Chapter . . . ................................ 2–1
Choosing a Location for the System Unit . . . ................ 2–2
Summary ........................................ 2–2
Physical Orientation ............................... 2–2
Environmental Conditions . . . ........................ 2–2
Unsuitable Locations ............................... 2–3
Cable Considerations ............................... 2–3
Ergonomic Considerations .............................. 2–4
Summary ........................................ 2–4
Positioning System Components ...................... 2–4
Moving the System Unit ............................ 2–5
Positioning Illustration ............................. 2–5
Turning the System On or Off . . . ........................ 2–6
Summary ........................................ 2–6
Turning On the System ............................. 2–6
Turning Off the System ............................. 2–6
On/Off Switch Positions Illustration . . . ................ 2–7
OpenVMS and OSF/1 Console Power-Up Test Displays . ....... 2–8
Summary ........................................ 2–8
Power-Up Test Display Differences .................... 2–8
If the System Passes ............................... 2–8
If the System Fails. ................................ 2–8
Power-Up Test That Passes . . ........................ 2–9
Power-Up Test That Fails . . . ........................ 2–9
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Windows NT Firmware Power-Up Test Displays . . . .......... 2–10
Summary ........................................ 2–10
Power-Up Test Display Differences . ................... 2–10
If the System Passes ............................... 2–10
If the System Fails................................. 2–10
Power-Up Test That Passes .......................... 2–11
Power-Up Test That Fails ........................... 2–11
Booting Windows NT .................................. 2–12
Summary ........................................ 2–12
Windows NT Factory Installed Software ................ 2–12
Booting Windows NT Automatically. ................... 2–12
Boot Selections . ................................... 2–12
Using the Boot Menu ............................... 2–12
Windows NT Boot Menu . ........................... 2–13
Windows NT Boot Selection Menu . . ................... 2–13
Booting OpenVMS . ................................... 2–14
Summary ........................................ 2–14
OpenVMS Factory Installed Software .................. 2–14
Booting OpenVMS Automatically . . . ................... 2–14
System Defaults ................................... 2–14
Booting OpenVMS ................................. 2–14
Booting OSF/1 ....................................... 2–15
Summary ........................................ 2–15
OSF/1 Factory Installed Software . . ................... 2–15
Booting OSF/1 Automatically ......................... 2–15
System Defaults ................................... 2–15
Booting OSF/1 . ................................... 2–15
3 Using CD-ROM and Diskette Drives
Introduction . . . ................................... 3–1
In This Chapter ................................... 3–1
RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Description ....................... 3–2
Summary ........................................ 3–2
Description ....................................... 3–2
Controls and LEDs................................. 3–2
If Errors Occur . ................................... 3–2
Controls and LEDs Illustration ....................... 3–3
Inserting a Compact Disc into a Caddy . ................... 3–4
Summary ........................................ 3–4
Insertion Procedure ................................ 3–4
Compact Disc and Caddy Illustration .................. 3–5
Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive . .......... 3–6
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Summary ........................................ 3–6
Caddy Insertion Procedure . . . ........................ 3–6
Caddy Insertion Illustration . ........................ 3–7
Removing a Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive . . . ....... 3–8
Summary ........................................ 3–8
Caddy Removal Procedure . . . ........................ 3–8
Caddy Removal Illustration . . ........................ 3–9
RX26 Diskette Drive Description . ........................ 3–10
Summary ........................................ 3–10
Description ....................................... 3–10
Controls and LEDs. ................................ 3–10
If Errors Occur .................................... 3–10
Controls and LEDs Illustration ....................... 3–11
Using the RX26 Diskette Drive . . ........................ 3–12
Summary ........................................ 3–12
Important Information .............................. 3–12
Insertion Procedure ................................ 3–12
Removal Procedure ................................ 3–12
Insertion and Removal Illustration .................... 3–13
Cleaning the RX26 Diskette Drive Heads . . ................ 3–14
Summary ........................................ 3–14
Cleaning Procedure ................................ 3–14
When to Clean the Heads . . . ........................ 3–14
4 Using Tape Drives
Introduction ...................................... 4–1
In This Chapter . . . ................................ 4–1
TLZ06 Tape Drive Description . . . ........................ 4–2
Summary ........................................ 4–2
Description ....................................... 4–2
Controls and LEDs. ................................ 4–2
If Errors Occur .................................... 4–2
Controls and LEDs Illustration ....................... 4–3
Using the TLZ06 Tape Drive ............................ 4–4
Summary ........................................ 4–4
Insertion Procedure ................................ 4–4
Removal Procedure ................................ 4–4
Installation and Removal Illustration . . ................ 4–5
TZK10 Tape Drive Description . . . ........................ 4–6
Summary ........................................ 4–6
Description ....................................... 4–6
Controls and LEDs. ................................ 4–6
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If Errors Occur . ................................... 4–6
Controls and LEDs Illustration ....................... 4–7
Inserting a QIC Tape into a TZK10 Tape Drive .............. 4–8
Summary ........................................ 4–8
Insertion Procedure ................................ 4–8
Insertion Illustration ............................... 4–9
Removing a QIC Tape from a TZK10 Tape Drive . . . .......... 4–10
Summary ........................................ 4–10
Removal Procedure ................................ 4–10
Removal Illustration ............................... 4–11
Cleaning the Tape Drive Heads .......................... 4–12
Summary ........................................ 4–12
Cleaning Procedure ................................ 4–12
When to Clean the Heads ........................... 4–12
5 Removable Storage Media
Introduction . . . ................................... 5–1
In This Chapter ................................... 5–1
Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) Tapes . . . ................... 5–2
Summary ........................................ 5–2
QIC Tape Compatibility . . ........................... 5–2
Handling and Storing QIC Tapes . . . ................... 5–3
Write-Protecting QIC Tapes . . ........................... 5–4
Summary ........................................ 5–4
Write-Protect Switch Positions ........................ 5–4
Write-Protect Switch Illustration . . . ................... 5–5
Cassette Tapes ....................................... 5–6
Summary ........................................ 5–6
Cassette Tape Compatibility ......................... 5–6
Handling and Storing Cassette Tapes .................. 5–7
Write-Protecting Cassette Tapes ......................... 5–8
Summary ........................................ 5–8
Important Information . . . ........................... 5–8
Write-Protect Switch Positions ........................ 5–8
Write-Protect Switch Illustration . . . ................... 5–9
Diskettes ........................................... 5–10
Summary ........................................ 5–10
Diskette Compatibility . . . ........................... 5–10
Handling and Storing Diskettes ....................... 5–10
Write-Protect Switch Positions ........................ 5–10
Write-Protect Switch Illustration . . . ................... 5–11
Compact Discs ....................................... 5–12
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Summary ........................................ 5–12
Handling and Storing Compact Discs. . . ................ 5–12
Compact Disc and Caddy Illustration . . ................ 5–13
6 Connecting to External Ports
Introduction ...................................... 6–1
In This Chapter . . . ................................ 6–1
Before You Begin ..................................... 6–2
Summary ........................................ 6–2
Parallel and Serial Ports ............................ 6–2
Terminal Settings. . ................................ 6–2
External SCSI and Network Connections ............... 6–2
Other External Connections . . ........................ 6–2
Serial Port Terminal Settings............................ 6–3
Summary ........................................ 6–3
Terminal Settings. . ................................ 6–3
Connecting a Peripheral to a Serial Port . . . ................ 6–4
Summary ........................................ 6–4
Connection Procedure .............................. 6–4
Connection Illustration ............................. 6–5
Connecting a Peripheral to the Parallel Port ................ 6–6
Summary ........................................ 6–6
Connection Procedure .............................. 6–6
Connection Illustration ............................. 6–7
Connecting External SCSI Devices ....................... 6–8
Summary ........................................ 6–8
Deciding on External SCSI Devices .................... 6–8
External SCSI Drive Support . ........................ 6–8
Ordering SCSI Devices, Options, and Accessories . . ....... 6–8
Important Information .............................. 6–8
Specifying SCSI Cables ............................. 6–9
Connecting External SCSI Devices .................... 6–9
Connecting the System to a Network ...................... 6–10
Summary ........................................ 6–10
Network Option Board Support ....................... 6–10
Ordering Network Option Boards ..................... 6–10
Network Connection................................ 6–10
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