Digital Equipment microvax II 630qy User manual

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MicroVAX II
630QY, 630QZ
Owner's Manual
Prepared by SSGIML Publications
of Digital Equipment Corporation

First Printing, March 1985
Second
Printing, December 1985
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and
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Contents
Introduction ..... . ... .. . . ..... .. ....................... .. ....... .v
Installation
PROCEDURE .. ................................... 1-2
TESTING .............. .. . .. ..................... 1-15
Testing with RX50 Diskettes ...................... 1-16
Testing
with the TK50 Tape Drive .................. 1-18
INSTALLING OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE . ..... 1-40
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CONTROL PANEL ......... .... .. . .... .. ........... 2-2
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON . . . ..................... 2-6
TURNING THE SYSTEM OFF . ..................... 2-10
MAKING BACKUP COPIES .. . .. ................... 2-11
RD52 OR RD53 FIXED-DISK DRIVE
................. 2-12
RX50 DISKETTE DRIVE .. .. ..... .. . . .. .. .. ... ..... 2-13
RX50 Diskettes .. ... ...... ...................... 2-14
Diskette Handling and Storage Guidelines ..... . ..... 2-16
Write-Protecting a Diskette ... ...... ... .. . .. .... .. 2-17
Inserting a Diskette ............................. 2-18
TK50 TAPE DRIVE .. . . ..... .... .. . . .. .... . ........ 2-19
Labeling a Tape Cartridge ...... .... .. ... . .. .. ... .2-24
Write-Protecting a Tape
Cartridge ....... ... . .. . .. .. 2-25
Tape
Cartridge Handling and Storage Guidelines ..... 2-26
Inserting a Tape Cartridge .. .. ..... .. . . .... . . ... .. 2-27
Removing a Tape
Cartridge .... .. . .. ... .. . ........ 2-30
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Contents
Troubleshooting
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
... . ... .. . ................ . . 3-2
POWER-ON MESSAGES ............... .. .. .. .. .... 3-13
MICROVAX MAINTENANCE SYSTEM. . . . . .... . .. .. .3-15
Main Menu . .... .. ... .... . .. . ...... . .. . ... .. ... 3-15
Main Menu Options .......... . .............. .... 3-17
Upgrade . ... .. .... . ...... . . .......... . ... . ..... . . .......... .... 4-1
Appendix A - Related Documentation
Appendix B - Micro VAX II Specifications
PREPARING
FOR YOUR MICROVAX II SYSTEM ....... B-1
Electrical Requirements ........ . ...... ... ......... B-3
Environmental Requirements ........ .. ............ B-4
Acoustic Noise Emission Information
...... ....... . . . B-5
System Unit Physical Specifications ............. . ... B-6
RX50 DUAL-DISKETTE DRIVE ... . ..... . . .... . .... .. B-7
TK50 MAGNETIC TAPE . .. ... .. . ...... .. . . ....... . . B-8
RD52 FIXED WINCHESTER DISK DRIVE .... .... ..... B-9
RD53
FIXED WINCHESTER DISK DRIVE ... .. ..... . .B-10
Appendix C- Table-Top Conversion Procedures
Appendix D - Micro
VAX II Options
TERMINAL AND
PRINTER OPTIONS .... .. ... ...... .D -1
MEMORY OPTIONS ... ......... ... ...... ... . . .... . D-2
COMMUNICATION OPTIONS ... .. ... . .. . . .. ... .. . . . D-2
Glossary
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Introduction
This manual describes how to install and operate the Micro VAX II system
and what to do if you have a problem with the system. Coverage is provided
for the 630QY (floor or table-top mounted) and the 630QZ (rack mounted)
versions. DIGITAL recommends that you carefully read the Installation and
Operation sections of this manual before you attempt to install and operate
the Micro VAX II system.
This manual is for a Micro VAX II system user; little or no previous computer
experience is assumed. To help non-technical users, the glossary explains
\__ _ __/ common computer terms.
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Detailed technical information is available in the Micro VAX II System
Technical Manual and in other related documents. Related documents and
their order numbers are listed in Appendix A.
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Installation
1
Before installing your system, make sure the site conforms to the environ-
mental and safety requirements summarized in Appendix B in this manual.
If you prefer not to install the system yourself, DIGITAL provides an instal-
lation service.
To install the system, perform the following steps in order. If you have
trouble, refer to the Troubleshooting section that begins on page 3-1.
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PROCEDURE
1 UNPACK THE MICROVAX
II SYSTEM.
If any item is missing or damaged:
• Contact your sales representative or store .
• Contact your delivery agent.
CAUTION
Do not pick up the MicroVAX II system unit by its front and rear
covers when moving it.
SYSTEM UNIT
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2 PUT THE SYSTEM UNIT WHERE IT WILL BE USED.
• Allow space around the unit for air circulation and servicing.
• Keep food and liquid away from unit.
• Place the unit away from heaters, photocopiers, and direct sunlight.
• Minimize static by placing the unit away from busy office corridors.
• Keep the area free from dust . and other abrasive materials.
• Install your system in an operating environment that meets the
requirements listed in Appendix B.
NOTE
If you prefer to convert the 630QY MicroVAX II from floor to table-
top mounting, refer to the conversion procedures described
in Appendix
C.
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3 LABEL THE CONTROL PANEL AND DISKETTE DRIVE UNITS.
• Select labels for your language.
Two sets oflabels are provided for each language . Use one set for a unit
that is installed on the floor (as shown below). Use the second set if you
convert your unit to a table-top mounting as described in Appendix C.
• If your unit contains diskette drives, label them 1 and 2.
• Make sure that all buttons on the control panel are out.
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4 UNPACK THE INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDES FOR THE FIRST
TERMINAL TO BE CONNECTED TO YOUR SYSTEM.
This will be the "console" terminal.
5 USE THE INSTALLATION GUIDE TO UNPACK AND INSTALL THE
CONSOLE TERMINAL.
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6 PULL OFF THE REAR COVER OF YOUR UNIT.
The cover is held in place by pop fasteners.
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7 SET THE CONTROLS ON THE CPU PANEL ON THE REAR OF THE UNIT
TO THE POSITIONS LISTED
BELOW.
• Set the Halt Enable/Disable switch to the disable (left) position.
• Rotate the Mode switch to the middle (language inquiry) position.
• Rotate the Baud control switch for the console terminal to 4800.
HALT ENABLE/DISABLE
(LEFT POSITION)
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8 CONNECT THE CONSOLE TERMINAL CABLE TO THE CONSOLE
TERMINAL AND THE UNIT AS SHOWN.
LA120
(REAR VIEW)
VT240
IQJ VT220 (REAR VIEW)
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9 INSTALL AND CONNECT ANY ADDITIONAL DEVICES.
• Additional devices may include terminals, printers, modems, and external
storage devices. The devices may be connected in any order . ~
• Thread all cables through the lower cable guide.
• Refer to the installation guide included with each device.
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GUIDE
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10 IDENTIFY THE POWER CABLE.
Make sure the power cable plug matches the wall outlet.
115 v
------------
POWER CABLE
220 v /230 v /240 v
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11 CHECK THE VOLTAGE SWITCH SETTING. PEEL BACK THE LABEL
COVERING THE SWITCH TO SEE THE VOLTAGE SETTING. IF
NECESSARY, CHANGE THE SWITCH SETTING TO MATCH THE
VOLTAGE SOURCE YOU ARE USING.
CAUTION
An incorrect voltage switch setting will damage your system.
115 v
IN N. AMERICA THE
SWITCH IS SET TO
115 v
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VOLTAGE SWITCH --+- -• AI 9
220 v/ 230 v/ 240 v
IN OTHER COUNTRIES
THE SWITCH IS SET
TO
230 V. IF NOT,
LOOSEN HOLD
DOWN
SCREWS AND SLIDE
SWITCH TO 230 V
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HOLD DOWN
SCREWS
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12 SET THE POWER SWITCH ON THE FRONT OF THE UNIT TO 0 (OFF).
1-13