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MicroPDP-11/53
System
Supplement Manual
Prepared by Educational Services
of Digital Equipment Corporation

1st Edition, June 1986
Copyright @ 1986 Digital Equipment Corporation
All Rights Reserved
The material in this manual is for informational purposes and is
subject to change without notice.
Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any
errors that may appear in this manual.
NOTICE: This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio
frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to
Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause
interference in which case, the user, at his own expense, may be
required to take measures to correct the interference.
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Introduction
:::hapter 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
:::hapter 2
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.3
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.5
Chapter 3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.2.1
3.4
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
CONTENTS
Installation And Operation
Introduction .•••••••••.•••••..•••.•••..••••..•••• 1-1
Installation ••.•••.•••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••• 1-1
Operation ••••••.••••..••.•.•••..••••.•••••.•••.•• 1-9
MicroPDP-ll/53 Enclosure
Introduction ••••.•.•••••••.••.•.•.•••••••••.••••• 2-1
Front Control Panel •••••••••.•.•••••••••••••••••• 2-2
Control Panel Printed Circuit Board ••••.•..•.•• 2-4
LTC DIP Switch Unit •••.••.•••••••••.••••••••.•• 2-4
Jumpers WI, W2, and W3 ••••••••••••••.••.•.••••• 2-5
Mass Storage ••••••••••••••••.•.•.•••.•••••••••••• 2-6
Backplane Assembly ••••••••••••••••••••..•.•.••••• 2-6
Mass Storage Distribution Panel •••••••••••••••• 2-8
Q22-Bus Backplane •••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•• 2-9
Rear I/O Distribution Panel •••••.••••••••••••••• 2-10
MicroPDP-ll/53 Base System
Introduction ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••.••.• 3-1
System Identification .••••••••••••••••.••.•••••.• 3-1
KDJ ll-DA CPU Module •••••••••••.••••.••..•..•••.•• 3-2
Automatic Boot Mode ••••••.••••••••••••••.•••••• 3-8
Console Mode •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3-12
Console Mode Commands and Control Characters ••• 3-14
Test Code Error Messages •••••••••••••••••••.•••• 3-24
Test 1 Errors ••••••••••••.••.••••••••••••••••• 3-24
Test 2 Errors ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3-24
Test 3 Through 6 Errors •••••.••••••••••.•••••• 3-24
Override Errors •••••••••.•••.•••••••••••••••••• 3-24
iii

CONTENTS
Chapter
4.1
4.1.1
4.2
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.1.1
4.3.1.2
4.3.1.3
4.3.1.4
4.3.1.5
4.4
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.3.1
4.4.3.2
4.4.3.3
Chapter
5.1
5.1.1
Chapter
6.1
6.2
6.2.1
6.3
6.4
6.4.1
6.5
6.5.1
6.6
Chapter
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.3.1
4
5
6
7
System Options
Introduction ••••••.•••.••.••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-1
Ordering Options ••.••••.••••••••••••••.•••••••• 4-1
Communication •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-1
Expansion Memory •••••••••••.••••••••••••••••••••• 4-1
MSVII-Q Memory Module •••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-2
Configuration ••••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-2
CSR Register Selection Jumpers ••.••••••••.••••• 4-4
Test Jumpers Jl through J3 ••.••••••..•••.•••••• 4-6
Chip Select Jumpers •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-6
Address Switches •••••••••.•.••••••••••••••.•••• 4-7
Mass Storage ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-8
RX33 Dual Diskette Drive •.•••••.••••••••••••••• 4-8
RD3n-A Fixed Disk Drive ••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-11
RQDX3 Controller Module •••.••••..••••••••••••• 4-13
Base Address •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-14
Starting Logical Unit Number •••••••••••••••••• 4-14
Jumper W23 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-15
Configuration
Configuration
Rules •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5-1
Module Physical Priority ••••••••••••••••••••••• 5-1
Diagnostics
Introduction ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••• 6-1
Start-Up Self-Test ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6-1
Test Error Messages •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6-2
Console ODT Mode ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6-4
User Test Diskette ••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6-6
User Diagnostics •••••••.•.••••••••••••••••••••• 6-6
Field Service Test Diskette •••••••••••••••••••••• 6-7
Field Service Test Diagnostics ••••••••••••••••• 6-7
Troubleshooting The BA23 Enclosure •••••••••••••• 6-11
FRU Removal And Replacement
Introduction ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7-1
RX33 Diskette Drive Removal •••••••••••••••••••••• 7-4
RD3n-A Fixed Disk Drive Removal •••••••••••••••••• 7-6
RD3n-A Printed Circuit Board Removal ••••••••••• 7-8
Appendix A System Specifications
Appendix B Fixed Disk And Diskette Formatting
Index
iv

INTRODUCTION
This manual
(EK-MICll-OM)
(EK-MICll-TM) •
supplements
and the
the MicroPDP-ll Systems Owner's Manual
MicroPDP-ll Systems Technical Manual
This manual covers the MicroPDP-ll/53 system only and often refers
to the owner's manual and technical manual.
Document Overview
Chapter 1 briefly describes system installation and operation.
Chapter 2 describes the MicroPDP-ll/53 enclosure.
Chapter 3 describes the MicroPDP-ll/53 base system and the
automatic boot and console modes.
Chapter 4 lists and describes available options.
Chapter 5 describes how to configure the MicroPDP-ll/53 system.
Chapter 6 briefly describes the start-up self-test, console DDT
mode, and user diagnostics.
Chapter 7 lists the MicroPDP-ll/53 system's field replaceable
units (FRUs) and describes their removal and replacement.
Related Documents
MicroPDP-ll Systems Owner's Manual
MicroPDP-ll Systems Technical Manual
KDJll-DA User's Guide
RD3n-A Disk Drive Technical Description
RX33 Disk Drive Technical Manual
Microcomputer and Memories Handbook
Microcomputer Interfaces Handbook
(EK-MICll-OM)
(EK-MICll-TM)
(EK-KDJlD-UG)
(EK-RD3lA-TD)
(EK-RX33-TM)
(EB-l845l-20)
(EB-20l75-20)
v

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Unpacking and installing a MicroPDP-ll/53 system is the same as
for the MicroPDP-ll/73 or MicroPDP-ll/83 system (in a BA23-A
enclosure). See the MicroPDP-ll Systems Owner's Manual
(EK-MICII-OM) for unpacking and installation procedures.
However, procedures for setting the MicroPDP-ll/53 system baud
rate, connecting its console terminal, and inserting diskettes
into the RX33 diskette drive are slightly different.
1.2 INSTALLATION
Set the baud rate, connect the console terminal, and insert
diskettes as follows.
1. Turn the baud rate switch to the desired setting for AD
(console terminal) and Al (printer terminal) (Figure 1-1).
2. Connect the console terminal cable to the console terminal and
the system unit (Figure 1-2).
1-1

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Baud Rate
IAO®
Baud Rate
mJAO®
0-300
III
0-300
III
1- 600
1- 600
2 - 1200 2 - 1200
3 - 2400 3 - 2400
4 -- 4800 4 -- 4800
5 - 9600
[lA1®
®
5 - 9600
[lA1®
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6 - 19200 6 - 19200
7 - 38400 7 - 38400
MR-0486-0439
Figure 1-1
Setting the Baud Rate
1-2

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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Connecting the Console Terminal
1-3

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
3. Plug in the power cord (Figure 1-3).
4. Thread all the cables through the lower cable guide.
5. Replace the cover.
NOTE
Do not turn on your system yet.
6. Find the customer test diskettes (Figure 1-4) and use the
diskette labeled as follows.
Micro-II Cust RXnn A
MR-13465
Figure 1-3 Plugging in the Power Cord
1-4

PROTECTIVE
ENVELOPE
Figure 1-4
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
WRITE PROTECT
NOTCH
DISKETTE
SURFACE
DO NOT
TOUCH
MA-04B6-0479
Customer Test Diskettes
1-5

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
7. Put the diskette drive's release lever in the up position,
insert the diskette, and place the release lever in the down
position (Figure 1-5).
NOTE
The write protect
insert a diskette
notch must be on
tabletop system.
notch
into
the
Figure 1-5
1-6
must be in the down position when you
a floorstand (or pedestal) system. The
left when you insert the diskette into a
Inserting the Diskette

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
8. Set the power switch to 1 (on).
In a few minutes
following message.
the console terminal will
display the
Loading MICRO-ll Customer Diagnostic Operating System-V12.0
This wi II take a few seconds if running from Disk or
several minutes if running from Tape. Please wait •••••••
MSCP is the Diagnostic/Boot Device.
M A-0586-Q725
1-7

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Next, the following Customer Diagnostics Menu is displayed on
the screen.
CUSTOMER DIAGNOSTICS - V12.0 - Main Menu
- Identify System Devices.
T - Run System Tests.
F - Go to the Format Menu.
Type the letter then press the RETURN key ••••••••
9. Follow the instructions displayed on the Main Menu.
Now you can install your software (Figure 1-6).
instructions provided with your software.
1-8
MA-0586-0726
Follow the

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
MR-13472
Figure 1-6 Customer Software
1.3 OPERATION
To operate your MicroPDP-llj53 system, see the MicroPDP-ll Systems
Owner's Manual (EK-MIC1I-OM).
When reading the owner's manual, you will notice that the front
control panel shown is different from the MicroPDP-llj53 system
front panel. The MicroPDP-llj53 uses a 6-button control panel that
has two write protect and two ready buttons.
The second set of write protect and ready buttons function only if
two RD3n fixed disk drives are installed in the system. To disable
these buttons, see Paragraph 2.2.3 in this manual.
When you turn the power on, the system will run its start-up
self-test. If the start-up self-test is successful, the system
will try to boot the storage media.
1-9

MicroPDP-ll/53 Enclosure 2
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The MicroPDP-ll/53 system is housed in the BA23-A enclosure
(Figure 2-1). The enclosure is the same as the MicroPDP-ll/23,
MicroPDP-ll/73,
and MicroPDP-ll/83 system enclosures.
enclosure houses the power supply and the backplane
assembly. It also provides mounting space for three 5.25-inch
half-height or two 5.25-inch full-height mass storage devices, the
front control panel, the rear I/O distribution panel, and cooling
fans.
The BA23-A
POWER SUPPLY
MA-04BS-0412
Figure 2-1
BA23-A Enclosure
2-1

MicroPDP-ll/53 ENCLOSURE
The enclosure can be housed either in a plastic floor-stand or
rack-mounted in a cabinet. The floorstand model can be converted
for tabletop use. Table 2-1 shows the dimensions and weights of
the various models.
Table 2-1
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
2.2
MicroPDP-ll/53 Dimensions and Weights
Floorstand Tabletop
64.2 cm 17.7 cm
(24.5 in) (7 in)
25.4 cm 56.2 cm
(10 in) (22.13 in)
72.6 cm 72.6 cm
(28.6 in) (28.6 in)
31. 75 kg 29.5 kg
(70 Ib) (65 Ib)
FRONT CONTROL PANEL
Rackmount
13.3 cm
(5.2 in)
48.25 cm
(19 in)
64.3 cm
(25.3 in)
24 kg
(53 Ib)
The BA23-A enclosure front control
6-button panel. The 6-button control
two half-height fixed disk drives.
switches and indicators for monitoring
panel (Figure 2-2) is a
panel allows for the use of
The control panel contains
and controlling the system.
Table 2-2 describes the front control panel switches and
indicators functions.
Fixed Disk 1 Fixed Disk 0
mamaama
Write Protect Write Protect
Halt
G G G Run
0 Micro
PDP-ll/53
Ready
Ready
Restart
G G G
DeOK
0 0
--
MA-0486-0413
Figure 2-2
BA23-A Enclosure Front Control Panel
2-2

Table 2-2
Switches
On/off
Halt
Restart
Write protect
Ready*
MicroPDP-ll/53 ENCLOSURE
Front Control Panel Switches and Indicators
Indicators
DC OK
Run
Halt
Wr i te protect
Ready
Function
Rocker switch with integral red
indicator red light comes on
when system ac power is on.
Green light
voltages are
tolerance.
comes on when dc
present and within
Green light comes on when the CPU
is executing in the run mode.
Push-on/push-off switch -- halts
the CPU when pushed in.
Red light comes on when the CPU
has halted.
Contact pushbutton switch -- when
pressed, causes a simulated
power-down/power-up sequence to
restart the CPU.
Push-on/push-off switch fixed
disk is write protected when
switch is pushed in.
Amber light comes on to indicate
the fixed disk is write protected.
Push-on/push-off
read or write to
switch is pushed
disk is off-line.
switch -- cannot
fixed disk when
in. The fixed
Green light comes on to indicate
the fixed disk can be accessed.
The fixed disk is on-line.
* With two half-height fixed disk drives installed, the second set
of write protect and ready switches are functional at the front
control panel (6-button panel).
2-3