Digital Equipment DECstation 5000 Quick start guide

Upgrade Instructions
Order Number: EK–DS523–UP. A01
DECstation 5000
Model 2xx to DEC
3000 Model 300 AXP
MLO-010693

Can Upgrade Cannot Upgrade
Graphics
Options:** PMAGB-BA/BB PMAG-AA/AB
PMAGB-BC/BD PMAG-DA/DB
PMAGB-JA/JB AV10U-AA/DA
PMAG-GB PMAG-EA/EB
PMAGB-BE/BF PMAG-FA/FB
PMAG-HA PMAGB-ED/EC
PMAGB-FA/FB*+ PMAGB-DC/DD
PMAGB-EA/EB+ PMAG-CA/CB
PMAGB-DA/DB+ PMAG-JA/JB
PMAG-BA/BB
TURBO-
channel
Options:** PMAD-AA/AB
Monitors: VRC16-Cx VR262-Ax
VRC16-Hx VR290-Dx
VRM17-Ax VR297-Dx
VRM17-Hx VR299-Dx
VR319-Dx** VRT19-Dx
VR320-Dx** VR319-Cx
VRT16-Hx** VR320-Cx
VRT19-Hx** VRT13
VRT16-Dx
Expansion
Boxes: SZ03,12,16
PMTcE***
*PMTcE required for support on DEC 3000/300.
**Supported on Model 300 only.
+DEC Open3D required for software support.
Options You Can Upgrade

Can Upgrade Cannot Upgrade
Hard
Disks:**** RZ24, 25, 26 RZ57
RZ23L, 24L
RZ55, 56, 58
Removable
Media:**** RRD42 RW100-AA
TZ30 RW100-BA
TLZ04,06 RW100-CA
TKZ08, 09, 10* CITCA-AA
TSZ07* TK50Z
RRD40
RX23, 26, 33
Monitors: VR319-Dx VR262
VR320-Dx V290
VRC16-Cx/Hx VR297
VRM17-Ax/Hx VR299
VRT16-Hx VRT13
VRT19-Hx
Input
Devices: LK201, 401 LK501
VSX10AA/A3** VSxxx-BB
VSX20AA/A3**
VSX30-AA/A3**
VSxxx-AA/AB
VSxxx-FA/GA
VSxxx-GB
VSxxx-JA
VSxxx-XX
*Support planned.
**DEC Open3D required for software support.
***Minimum revision of host module required is D03.
****Available only in expansion boxes.
Options You Can Upgrade

Check the Box Contents
Monitor
Video Cable
Antistatic
Wrist Strap
Monitor
Power Cord
System Power
Cord
Screwdriver
System Unit
Documentation
Modem Loopback
Connector
10BASE-T Loopback
Connector
SCSI
Terminator
Universal
Strain Relief
Strap
Keyboard/Mouse
Extension Cable
System Kit:
Accessory Kit:
MLO-010839
Network
Cable
Screws (8)
Mounting
Brackets (2)
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxx
xxx
Upgrade
Card
Return
Address
Label
Mouse
with Mousepad
Keyboard
External
SCSI Cable

1. To shut down the software and put the
system into console mode, enter:
shutdown -h now
2. Turn off the system unit by pressing O
on the On/Off switch on the rear of the
system unit. Wait 15 seconds before
unplugging the power cord.
3. Unplug all cables from the system unit
4. Unscrew the captive screw. Grasp each
side of the cover and pull the cover
straight toward the front about 2 inches
(5.5 cm). Pull the cover up and off.
Caution: You may damage the equipment
if you do not wear an antistatic
wrist strap when working inside
the system unit.
Turn Off System/Remove Cover
0
1
2
2
PMAG-C
V~100-120 A 3.0
V~220-240 A 1.7
V~100-120/220-240
A 7.9/4.2
Hz 50-60
W 359
MLO-010006
Captive
Screw

Turbochannel option modules and graphics
option modules can be single, double, or tri-
ple width to occupy one, two, or three option
slots.
Remove Option Modules
MLO-010663

5. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the
option slot screws, then the support post
screws.
6. Lift the front of the module to discon-
nect the slot connectors, then lift the
back of the module.
Remove Option Modules
Support
Post Screws Option
Slot Screws
MLO-010664
System
Connector

7. Follow the instructions in the DEC
3000 Model 300/300L AXP Reference
Guide to install the options in your
new system.
8. Follow the instructions in the DEC
3000 Model 300/300L Setting Up Your
System card to install the system.
9. Test the installation by turning on
your system and entering the show
device command at the console
prompt (>>>).
The options you upgraded should
appear in the display. If an option does
not display, it was not installed prop-
erly.
10. Return your DECstation and any
devices that are not upgradeable to
Digital:
•Pack the DECstation and devices
securely in packing material.
•Attach the return-address label that was
in your upgrade kit.
•Contact your Digital service representa-
tive to upgrade your service contract.
Complete the Upgrade
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