Digital Equipment MicroVAX 3100 88 Operation manual

MicroVAX3100Models88/98
UserInformation
Part Number: EK-MV489-UI. A01
November 1996
This book introduces the MicroVAX 3100 Model 88 and Model 98 systems. Use the
information in this book to configure, start, use, update, and troubleshoot your system.
You will also find general system information, such as console commands and system
care in this book.
Revision/Update Information: This is a new manual.
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First Printing, November 1996
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Information - Class A
FCC NOTICE -- CLASS A DEVICE
Warning!
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung!
Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb
dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für
entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Avertissement!
Cet appareil est un appareil de Classe A. Dans un environnement résidentiel cet appareil
peut provoquer des brouillages radioélectriques. Dans ce cas, il peut être demandé à
l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures appropriées.

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Table of Contents
1 System Overview
Introduction..........................................................................................................................1-1
System Unit..........................................................................................................................1-2
Enclosure Front Panel....................................................................................................1-4
Enclosure Rear Panel.....................................................................................................1-6
System Components ......................................................................................................1-8
System Board ..............................................................................................................1-10
Internal Signal Cable Routing......................................................................................1-12
Internal Power Cable Routing......................................................................................1-14
The Keyboard..............................................................................................................1-16
2 Getting Started
Introduction...................................................................................................................2-1
Before Starting Your System .........................................................................................2-2
Converting the System to Lie Flat on the Desktop .........................................................2-3
Locking Your System....................................................................................................2-4
Identifying the Correct AC Power Cord.........................................................................2-6
Installing Your System ..................................................................................................2-7
Connecting System Components.............................................................................2-9
Connecting the Console Terminal...........................................................................2-9
Network Connection and Termination...................................................................2-10
Selecting ThinWire or ThickWire Ethernet...........................................................2-11
Connecting ThinWire Ethernet .............................................................................2-12
Connecting ThickWire Ethernet............................................................................2-14
Connecting a SCSI Cable or the SCSI Terminator.................................................2-15
Connecting External Options to the System ..........................................................2-16
Connecting Peripherals to a DEC423 MMJ Port....................................................2-16

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Connecting a Peripheral to the Asynchronous Modem Control Port...................... 2-17
Connecting Peripherals to an Optional Asynchronous Port....................................2-20
Connecting Peripherals to a DHW42-CB Option ..................................................2-22
Connecting Peripherals to an Optional Synchronous Port......................................2-24
Installing a SCSI Terminator on an Optional KZDDA ..........................................2-26
Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................................................2-27
Starting Your System............................................................................................ 2-28
Checking the Power-Up Test Results.................................................................... 2-29
Testing the Ethernet Installation ...........................................................................2-31
Completing the Ethernet Installation.....................................................................2-32
If the Network Installation Fails............................................................................2-32
Removing the System Unit from a Network..........................................................2-32
Removing the System Unit from a ThinWire Ethernet Cable................................2-33
Removing the System Unit from a ThickWire Ethernet Cable .............................. 2-33
Booting the Operating System ..............................................................................2-34
Turning Off Your System .....................................................................................2-34
Computer Security.......................................................................................................2-34
Posture and Work Habits............................................................................................. 2-34
3 Installing Hardware Options
Introduction...................................................................................................................3-1
Removing the Cover......................................................................................................3-2
Cache Memory..............................................................................................................3-3
System Memory ............................................................................................................3-3
Memory Configuration Rules..................................................................................3-3
Installing or Removing Memory Modules (SIMMs).......................................................3-4
Storage Devices....................................................................................................................3-6
General Information on Installing Drives.......................................................................3-6
SCSI Addresses (SCSI ID’s)...................................................................................3-7
SCSI Termination...................................................................................................3-7
External SCSI Connector Termination....................................................................3-7
Internal SCSI Termination......................................................................................3-8
SCSI Bus Length....................................................................................................3-8
Installing Optional Storage Devices......................................................................................3-8
Installing Devices in the Front Bay................................................................................3-8
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Storage Bay..................................................3-12
Communications Options ................................................................................................... 3-14
Synchronous Communication Option...........................................................................3-15
Installing the Synchronous Communication Option .............................................. 3-15
Asynchronous Communication Options.......................................................................3-16
Installing the Asynchronous Communication Option ............................................ 3-17

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Optional SCSI Port (KZDDA) .....................................................................................3-18
Installing the KZDDA...........................................................................................3-19
External Options.................................................................................................................3-20
Connecting an External SCSI Option or Expansion Box ..............................................3-20
System Board Access .........................................................................................................3-22
4 Troubleshooting
Introduction...................................................................................................................4-1
Initial Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................4-1
General Troubleshooting................................................................................................4-2
5 Diagnostic Tests and Commands
Power-Up Tests ............................................................................................................5–1
Diagnostic Tests and Utilities .......................................................................................5–4
Power-Up Error Messages.............................................................................................5–9
Example 1.............................................................................................................. 5–9
Example 2............................................................................................................5–10
Example 3............................................................................................................5–11
Example 4............................................................................................................5–12
Example 5............................................................................................................5–13
Example 6............................................................................................................5–14
Configuration Display................................................................................................. 5–14
Error Display.............................................................................................................. 5–17
Contacting Digital Services ........................................................................................ 5–17
Equipment Log........................................................................................................... 5–18
APPENDIX
A Console Commands
Entering Console Mode........................................................................................................A-1
Console Commands..............................................................................................................A-1
BOOT............................................................................................................................A-2
CONTINUE...................................................................................................................A-3
DEPOSIT ......................................................................................................................A-4
EXAMINE.....................................................................................................................A-5
FIND .............................................................................................................................A-6
HALT............................................................................................................................A-7

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APPENDIX (continued)
HELP ............................................................................................................................A-7
INITIALIZE................................................................................................................ A-10
LOGIN........................................................................................................................ A-11
MOVE......................................................................................................................... A-11
NEXT.......................................................................................................................... A-13
REPEAT ..................................................................................................................... A-15
SEARCH..................................................................................................................... A-16
SET............................................................................................................................. A-18
SHOW......................................................................................................................... A-20
START........................................................................................................................ A-22
TEST........................................................................................................................... A-23
UNJAM....................................................................................................................... A-24
X -- Binary Load and Unload ......................................................................................A-24
Controlling the Console Serial Line............................................................................. A-26
(Comment).................................................................................................................. A-26
B Console Security
Console Security Feature...................................................................................................... B-1
Entering Console Mode........................................................................................................ B-1
Setting the Security Password............................................................................................... B-1
Enabling the Console Security Feature .......................................................................... B-2
Logging in to Privileged Console Mode......................................................................... B-3
Changing the Security Password.................................................................................... B-4
Disabling the Console Security Feature ......................................................................... B-5
Exiting from Privileged Console Mode.......................................................................... B-5
C Setting the Defaults
Setting the Default Boot Device........................................................................................... C-1
Setting the Default Recovery Action .................................................................................... C-2

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APPENDIX (continued)
D System Care
Introduction..........................................................................................................................D-1
Cleaning Your System Unit..................................................................................................D-1
Cleaning Your Terminal.......................................................................................................D-1
Cleaning Your Keyboard......................................................................................................D-2
Moving Your System............................................................................................................D-2
Packing Your System ...........................................................................................................D-2
Installing Your System at a New Location............................................................................D-3
E Technical Specifications
Introduction.......................................................................................................................... E-1
System Unit Specifications................................................................................................... E-1
F Setting SCSI IDs
Selecting Available SCSI IDs on the System .........................................................................F-1
G Equipment Log
Introduction..........................................................................................................................G-1
Equipment Log.....................................................................................................................G-1

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1 Front Controls, Indicators and Drive Bay Locations............................................1-4
Figure 1-2 Rear Connectors (Rear View).............................................................................1-6
Figure 1-3 System Unit Components....................................................................................1-8
Figure 1-4 System Board Components................................................................................ 1-10
Figure 1-5 Internal SCSI Cable Routing ............................................................................. 1-12
Figure 1-6 Internal Power Cable Routing............................................................................1-14
Figure 1-7 Typical Keyboard Layout..................................................................................1-16
Figure 2-1 MicroVAX 3100 Model 88/98 System ................................................................2-2
Figure 2-2 Desktop Configuration ........................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-3 Removing the Front Door....................................................................................2-4
Figure 2-4 Removing the Cover............................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-5 Installing the Hasp...............................................................................................2-6
Figure 2-6 System Enclosure Airflow...................................................................................2-8
Figure 2-7 Connecting the Console Terminal .....................................................................2-10
Figure 2-8 Selecting the ThinWire or ThickWire Ethernet.................................................. 2-11
Figure 2-9 Assembling the ThinWire Ethernet Connector...................................................2-12
Figure 2-10 Installing the ThinWire Ethernet .....................................................................2-13
Figure 2-11 Installing ThickWire Ethernet ......................................................................... 2-14
Figure 2-12 Connecting the SCSI Terminator.....................................................................2-15
Figure 2-13 Connecting Peripherals to a DEC423 MMJ Port.............................................. 2-17
Figure 2-14 Connecting an EIA Connector to the Asynchronous Port................................. 2-18
Figure 2-15 Connecting a DEC423 Connector to the Asynchronous Port............................2-19
Figure 2-16 Connect a DHW42-BB Asynchronous Port...................................................... 2-21
Figure 2-17 Connecting to a DHW42-CB Asynchronous Port.............................................2-23
Figure 2-18 Connecting to a DSW43-AA Synchronous Port............................................... 2-25
Figure 2-19 Installing a SCSI Terminator on an Optional KZDDA..................................... 2-26
Figure 2-21 Turning the System On.................................................................................... 2-28
Figure 2-22 Recommendations for Posture and Work Habits.............................................. 2-35
Figure 3-1 Removing the Cover............................................................................................3-2
Figure 3-2 SIMM Bank Configuration..................................................................................3-4
Figure 3-3 Removing the SIMM Board ................................................................................3-5
Figure 3-4 Removing/Installing a SIMM Board....................................................................3-6
Figure 3-5 Installing the 3.5 Inch Brackets ...........................................................................3-9
Figure 3-6 Removing the Front Bezel.................................................................................3-10
Figure 3-7 Installing Optional Devices in the Front Bay.....................................................3-11
Figure 3-8 Removing the Rear Drive Bay........................................................................... 3-12
Figure 3-9 Installing Optional Hard Drives in the Rear Bay................................................3-13
Figure 3-10 Communication Slots......................................................................................3-14

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LIST OF FIGURES (continued)
Figure 3-11 Installing the Synchronous Communication Option .........................................3-16
Figure 3-12 Installing the Asynchronous Communication Option.......................................3-18
Figure 3-13 Installing the KZDDA External SCSI Option...................................................3-19
Figure 3-14 Removing System Board ................................................................................. 3-22
Figure 3-15 Removing the System Board Cover.................................................................3-23

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1 Front Controls, Indicators and Drive Bay Locations .............................................1-5
Table 1-2 Rear Connectors...................................................................................................1-7
Table 1-3 System Unit Components .....................................................................................1-9
Table 1-4 System Board Components.................................................................................1-11
Table 1-5 Internal SCSI Cable Components .......................................................................1-13
Table 1-6 Internal Power Cable Components...................................................................... 1-15
Table 1-7 Key Groups and Functions.................................................................................. 1-17
Table 2-1 Recommendations for Posture and Work Habits.................................................2-35
Table 3-1 SCSI Address Recommendations..........................................................................3-7
Table 3-2 Communication Option Slot Locations...............................................................3-15
Table 3-3 Interface Standards and Cable Part Numbers ...................................................... 3-15
Table 4-1 System Troubleshooting.......................................................................................4-2
Table 4-1 System Troubleshooting (continued) ....................................................................4-4
Table 4-2 Disk Drive Troubleshooting..................................................................................4-4
Table 4-3 Terminal Troubleshooting ....................................................................................4-5
Table 5-1 Option Card Tests................................................................................................ 5–7
Table C-1 Alternative Boot Devices.................................................................................... C-1
Table C-2 Default Recovery Actions and Associated Values............................................... C-2
Table E-1 System Specifications ..........................................................................................E-1
Table E-2 Acoustic Levels ...................................................................................................E-3
Table E-3 System Unit Metrics.............................................................................................E-3
Table E-4 System Operating and Nonoperating Conditions ..................................................E-3
Table E-5 AC Power Cords (Country Specific)....................................................................E-4
Table F-1 Devices and Priorities Normally Associated with SCSI IDs..................................F-2
Table G-1 Hardware Components........................................................................................G-2
Table G-2 SCSI Addresses ..................................................................................................G-3
Table G-3 Hardware Configuration .....................................................................................G-3
Table G-4 Installed Software...............................................................................................G-3

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Preface
Welcome to the MicroVAX 3100 Model 88 and Model 98
Systems
This book introduces the MicroVAX 3100 Model 88 and Model 98 Systems.
Use the information in this book to configure, start, use, update, and troubleshoot your
MicroVAX 3100 Model 88 and Model 98 Systems. You can also find general system
information such as console commands and system care in this book.
Audience
If you will be operating, configuring, or adding options to the MicroVAX 3100 Model 88
and Model 98 Systems, the information included in this book will be helpful to you.
Organization of the Information
This information for users covers the following topics:
• Chapter 1, System Overview, describes the hardware components, including the Small
Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) architecture, the controller, the keyboard, the
system unit front panel, and the system unit rear panel.
•• Chapter 2, Getting Started, describes installing, starting, restarting, and turning off the
system.
• Chapter 3, Installing Hardware Options, describes the system unit components and
gives instructions and illustrations to help you remove and replace them.
• Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, describes system troubleshooting.
• Chapter 5, Diagnostic Tests and Commands, describes system troubleshooting.
• Appendix A, Console Commands, contains a basic description of the console
commands.

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• Appendix B, Console Security, Provides information on setting the security password,
and logging in to the privileged console mode.
• Appendix E, System Defaults, describes how to set/change the default boot device and
how to set/change the default recovery action.
• Appendix D, System Care, describes how to clean your system, terminal, and
keyboard. It also contains instructions for moving and reinstalling your system.
•
Appendix E, Technical Specifications, describes the technical characteristics of the
system.
• Appendix F, Setting SCSI IDs, describes how to select a unique SCSI ID for any SCSI
device installed in or attached to your system.
•
Appendix G, Equipment Log, contains tables that you can use to record information
about your system hardware and software components.
Refer to the Table of Contents for a detailed listing of topics.
Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
Convention Example Description
PARAMS>SHOW NODENAME> Monospaced, bold text indicates file names, path
names, directories, or screen text.
[Enter] Square brackets surrounding text represent a key on
the keyboard.
[Ctrl]+[R] A plus sign between keyboard keys indicates that
the keys shown should be pressed at the same time.
auto_action Italic text indicates environment variables. Titles of
information sources are in italic, and occasionally
italic is used for emphasis in the text.
)
A pointing hand indicates a reference to additional
information.

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Abbreviations
This guide uses the following abbreviations:
Abbreviation Meaning
AC alternating current
amp ampere
C Celsius
CD compact disc
CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory
CEE International Commission for Conformity Certification of
Electrical Equipment
CFG configuration file
cm centimeters
CPU central processing unit
CSA Canadian Standards Association
DC direct current
DMA direct memory access
DRAM dynamic random-access memory
FDI Floppy Drive Interconnect
flashROM electrically erasable, rewriteable, nonvolatile memory
ft feet
GB gigabyte
Hz hertz
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
I/O input/output
IRQ interrupt request
ISO International Organization for Standardization
Kb kilobit
KB kilobyte
kg kilogram
lb pound
LED light-emitting diode
m meter

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Abbreviation Meaning
MAU media adapter unit
Mb megabit
MB megabyte
MHz megahertz.
mm millimeter
ns nanoseconds
NVRAM nonvolatile random-access memory
ROM read-only memory
SCSI small computer system interface
SIMMs single in-line memory modules
SROM serial read-only memory
UL Underwriters Laboratories
VAR value-added reseller
V AC volts alternating current
VMS Open VMS Operating System
W watt

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Special Notices
This guide uses three 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 cause damage to
hardware or that might corrupt software.
____________________________________________________________
__________________________NOTE ____________________________
A NOTE gives general information, such as compatibility with other products or
pointers to other information.
____________________________________________________________
Additional Information Resources
You may wish to consult the following information resource for additional information
about your MicroVAX 3100 Model 88/98 System:
• MicroVAX 3100 Models 88/98 Installation Information (order number EK-MV489-II),
which presents a graphical overview of the system installation.
Contact your distributor or Digital representative for other available product-related
information.

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1
System Overview
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a MicroVAX 3100 Model 88/98 System. This
machine has been designed and tested with the utmost attention to performance and
reliability. Your system runs the OpenVMS operating system; its performance range can
be extended by the addition of memory and hard disk drives.
This chapter describes the MicroVAX 3100 Model 88/98 System’s hardware components,
including the Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) architecture, the keyboard, the
system unit front panel, and the system unit rear panel.
Following the information provided here will assure safe and proper operation of your
MicroVAX 3100 Model 88/98 System.

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System Unit
Your MicroVAX 3100 Model 88/98 System uses a mini-tower desktop enclosure.
The system unit includes:
• CPU module/motherboard with built-in SCSI, NI Bus and port, Console port, and 2
serial ports, as well as:
• Model 88 Model 98
16 ns NVAX CPU chip 10 ns NVAX CPU chip
128 KB of on-board cache memory 512 KB of on-board cache memory
• From 64 MB to 512 MB of memory, consisting of single in-line memory modules
(SIMMs)
• Six accessible/non-accessible drive bays
a) One with a standard 5.25-inch CD-ROM drive
b) One with a standard 3.5-inch RZ26 SCSI disk
c) Two more slots for optional 3.5 or 5.25-inch hard disk or removable-media drives
d) Two non-accessible I/O bays (for optional 3.5 inch hard disk drives only).