Digital Equipment VAXstation 4000 VLC Operating and installation instructions

VAXstation4000VLC
ServiceInformation
Order Number: EK-V48VB-SV.001

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November 1991
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Contents
Preface ..................................................... xi
1 VAXstation 4000 VLC System Components
1.1 Overview ........................................... 1–1
1.2 Central Processor Unit................................. 1–6
1.2.1 Processor Restart .................................. 1–8
1.2.2 Interrupt Controller ................................ 1–9
1.2.3 Interrupt Sources and Ranking ....................... 1–10
1.2.4 Interrupt Vector Generation .......................... 1–10
1.3 Main Memory........................................ 1–11
1.3.1 Main Memory Requests . . ........................... 1–12
1.3.2 DMA Mapping . ................................... 1–13
1.3.3 Translation ....................................... 1–13
1.4 ROM Memory........................................ 1–14
1.4.1 System ROM . . ................................... 1–14
1.4.2 Network Address ROM . . ........................... 1–14
1.5 Graphics Controller ................................... 1–15
1.5.1 Graphics Controller Screen Formats ................... 1–16
1.5.2 Graphics Controller Communication ................... 1–16
1.6 Serial Line Controller Feature ........................... 1–17
1.6.1 Serial Line Controller Registers ....................... 1–17
1.7 Time-of-Year Clock . ................................... 1–18
1.7.1 Battery Backup ................................... 1–18
1.7.2 TOY Clock Chip Register . ........................... 1–18
1.8 Network Controller Feature . . ........................... 1–20
1.8.1 Packet Format . ................................... 1–20
1.8.2 Network Addresses ................................ 1–21
1.9 SCSI Controller Feature ............................... 1–21
1.9.1 SCSI Bus Signals .................................. 1–22
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2 VAXstation 4000 VLC System Configuration
2.1 VAXstation 4000 VLC System Box ........................ 2–1
2.1.1 Mass Storage Device ............................... 2–3
2.1.2 Power Supply . . ................................... 2–3
2.1.2.1 Power Supply Specifications ....................... 2–4
2.1.3 VAXstation 4000 VLC System Controls ................. 2–6
2.1.4 System Box Internal Cabling ......................... 2–7
2.1.5 VAXstation 4000 VLC I/O Panel . . . ................... 2–7
2.1.6 VAXstation 4000 VLC System Box Specifications.......... 2–8
3 VAXstation 4000 VLC Firmware
3.1 Power-Up Initialization Code . ........................... 3–2
3.2 Console Overview . . ................................... 3–3
3.3 Extended Self Test Overview . ........................... 3–4
3.4 Utilities Overview . ................................... 3–5
3.5 System ROM Overview ................................ 3–6
3.5.1 System ROM Part Format ........................... 3–6
3.5.2 System ROM Set Format . ........................... 3–7
3.6 Configuration Table Overview ........................... 3–9
3.6.1 Main Configuration Table ........................... 3–10
3.6.2 Device Configuration Table .......................... 3–11
3.7 Driver Descriptor . . ................................... 3–15
3.8 Interfacing to Diagnostic Drivers ......................... 3–17
3.9 Console Driver Interface ............................... 3–19
3.9.1 Shared Console Interface Area ........................ 3–20
3.9.2 Console Port Driver ................................ 3–22
4 Diagnostic Testing
4.1 Diagnostic Testing . ................................... 4–1
4.1.1 Power-Up Test . ................................... 4–2
4.1.2 Displaying System Configuration . . . ................... 4–4
4.1.3 Displaying System Errors ........................... 4–6
4.2 Running the Self Test ................................. 4–7
4.2.0.1 TOY/NVR Self Test . . ........................... 4–8
4.2.0.2 LCG Self Tests ................................. 4–9
4.2.0.3 DZ Self Test ................................... 4–10
4.2.0.4 Cache Self Test ................................ 4–11
4.2.0.5 System Self Test................................ 4–11
4.2.0.6 Floating Point Unit Self Test . . . ................... 4–11
4.2.0.7 Interval Timer Self Test .......................... 4–12
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4.2.0.8 Memory Self Test ............................... 4–12
4.2.0.9 Network Interconnect Self Test . ................... 4–13
4.2.0.10 SCSI Self Test ................................. 4–14
4.2.0.11 Audio Self Test ................................. 4–14
4.3 Utilities . ........................................... 4–15
4.4 System Console . . . ................................... 4–17
4.4.1 SET and SHOW Commands.......................... 4–18
4.4.1.1 SET and SHOW Command Syntax ................. 4–19
4.4.2 SET and SHOW Parameters ......................... 4–19
4.4.2.1 BFLG ........................................ 4–19
4.4.2.2 BOOT ........................................ 4–20
4.4.2.3 CONFIG. . . ................................... 4–20
4.4.2.4 DEVICE . . . ................................... 4–21
4.4.2.5 DIAGENV . ................................... 4–22
4.4.2.6 ERROR . . . ................................... 4–23
4.4.2.7 ETHER . . . ................................... 4–23
4.4.2.8 FBOOT . . . ................................... 4–24
4.4.2.9 HALT........................................ 4–24
4.4.2.10 KBD......................................... 4–25
4.4.2.11 MEM ........................................ 4–25
4.4.2.12 MOP......................................... 4–26
4.4.2.13 PSE and PSWD ................................ 4–26
4.4.2.14 SCSI......................................... 4–27
4.4.2.15 TRIGGER. . ................................... 4–27
4.4.2.16 VER......................................... 4–27
4.4.3 Memory Commands ................................ 4–28
4.4.3.1 DEPOSIT Commands. ........................... 4–28
4.4.3.2 EXAMINE Commands ........................... 4–29
4.4.3.3 FIND ........................................ 4–31
4.4.4 Processor Control Commands......................... 4–31
4.4.4.1 BOOT ........................................ 4–32
4.4.4.2 CONTINUE ................................... 4–33
4.4.5 INITIALIZE and UNJAM ........................... 4–33
4.4.5.1 START....................................... 4–33
4.4.5.2 Miscellaneous Console Commands .................. 4–34
4.4.5.3 HELP or ? . ................................... 4–34
4.4.5.4 LOGIN ....................................... 4–34
4.4.5.5 REPEAT. . . ................................... 4–34
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5 Removing and Replacing FRUs
5.1 Cautions and Warnings ................................ 5–1
5.2 VAXstation 4000 VLC FRUs . ........................... 5–2
5.3 System Preparation ................................... 5–5
5.4 Mass Storage Drive Removal . ........................... 5–7
5.4.1 Hard Disk Drive Replacement ........................ 5–9
5.5 Power Supply Removal ................................ 5–11
5.5.1 Power Supply Replacement .......................... 5–12
5.6 Removing the LCG Module . . ........................... 5–13
5.7 Removing the System Module ........................... 5–13
5.7.1 System Module (CPU) Replacement . ................... 5–14
5.8 MS40 Memory Module Removal.......................... 5–14
5.8.0.1 MS40 Memory Module Replacement ................ 5–16
5.9 Clearing the System Password........................... 5–17
5.10 Testing the VAXstation 4000 VLC System .................. 5–18
5.10.1 Restore the System ................................ 5–18
5.10.2 Test the System ................................... 5–19
A Self-Test Error Codes
A.1 Self-Test Error Codes .................................. A–1
A.1.1 NVR Self-Test Error Codes .......................... A–1
A.1.2 DZ Self-Test Error Codes . ........................... A–2
A.1.3 Memory Self-Test Error Codes ........................ A–5
A.1.4 Memory Management Unit Self-Test Error Codes ......... A–6
A.1.5 Interval Timer Self-Test Error Codes ................... A–7
A.1.6 System Device Self-Test Error Codes ................... A–7
A.1.7 SCSI Self-Test Error Codes .......................... A–8
A.1.8 Audio Self-Test Error Codes .......................... A–17
A.1.9 Floating Point Unit (FPU) Self-Test Error Codes .......... A–19
A.1.10 Cache Self-Test Error Codes.......................... A–22
A.1.11 LCG Self-Test Error Codes ........................... A–23
A.1.12 NI Self-Test Error Codes . ........................... A–29
B Diagnostic LED Error Codes
B.1 Reading Diagnostic LED Codes .......................... B–1
B.1.1 Powerup/Initialization LED Codes, XXXX zzzz . .......... B–2
B.1.2 TOY/NVR LED Codes, OOOX zzzz. . ................... B–3
B.1.3 DZ LED Codes, OOXX zzzz .......................... B–3
B.1.4 Memory LED Codes, OXOX zzzz . . . ................... B–4
B.1.5 System Device LED Codes, XOOO zzzz ................. B–4
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B.1.6 SCSI Device LED Codes, XOXO zzzz ................... B–4
B.1.7 LCG LED Codes, OOXO zzzz ......................... B–5
B.1.8 NI Device LED Codes, XOOX zzzz . . ................... B–6
B.1.9 Synchronous Communication Device LED Codes, XXOO
zzzz . ........................................... B–6
B.1.10 Cache LED Code, OXOO zzzz ........................ B–8
C Troubleshooting
C.1 Troubleshooting Symptoms and Corrective Actions . .......... C–2
D VAXstation 4000 VLC Part Numbers
D.1 Part Numbers ....................................... D–1
Index
Examples
4–1 SHOW DEVICE Command .......................... 4–4
4–2 Sample Show Config Display ......................... 4–5
4–3 Sample Showing System Errors ....................... 4–6
Figures
1–1 System Module Major Components . ................... 1–3
1–2 System Module Internal Connectors ................... 1–5
1–3 VAXstation 4000 VLC System Module Block Diagram ...... 1–7
1–4 Command Packet General Format . . ................... 1–16
1–5 Ethernet Packet Format . ........................... 1–20
2–1 VAXstation 4000 VLC System Box . . ................... 2–2
2–2 Cricket Retaining Clip . . . ........................... 2–3
2–3 Right Side of the System Box......................... 2–6
2–4 VAXstation 4000 VLC I/O Panel . . . ................... 2–8
3–1 System ROM Format ............................... 3–6
3–2 Configuration Tables ............................... 3–9
3–3 Main Configuration Tables ........................... 3–10
3–4 Device Configuration Table .......................... 3–12
3–5 Driver Descriptor Data Structure . . ................... 3–16
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3–6 Diagnostic Drive Console Support . . ................... 3–17
3–7 Console Structure ................................. 3–19
3–8 SCIA Data Structure ............................... 3–21
3–9 Console Port Driver Function Block . ................... 3–22
4–1 Successful Power-Up ............................... 4–2
4–2 Unsuccessful Power-Up . . ........................... 4–3
4–3 Successful and Unsuccessful Self Test .................. 4–7
4–4 Utilities List. . . ................................... 4–16
5–1 Location of System Box FRUs ........................ 5–2
5–2 Rear View of the System Box ......................... 5–3
5–3 Right Side View of the System Box . ................... 5–4
5–4 Removing the cover ................................ 5–6
5–5 Removing the RZ23L Hard Disk Drive ................. 5–7
5–6 RZ23L SCSI and Power Cables ....................... 5–8
5–7 RZ23L Disk Drive SCSI ID Jumper Location. . . .......... 5–9
5–8 Power Supply Removal . . ........................... 5–12
5–9 Password Clearing Points ........................... 5–17
Tables
1–1 CPU Restart Codes ................................ 1–8
1–2 Interrupt Signal Sources . ........................... 1–10
1–3 Interrupt Vectors .................................. 1–11
1–4 Graphics Controller Screen Formats ................... 1–16
1–5 Serial Line Usage.................................. 1–17
1–6 Serial Line Controller Register Addresses ............... 1–18
1–7 TOY Chip Register Addresses ........................ 1–19
2–1 Devices and Cable Part Numbers. . . ................... 2–7
2–2 VAXstation 4000 VLC System Box Operating Conditions . . . 2–9
2–3 VAXstation 4000 VLC System Box Electrical
Specifications . . ................................... 2–9
3–1 Directory Type Definitions ........................... 3–14
3–2 Data Path Size Definitions ........................... 3–14
3–3 Flag Definitions ................................... 3–15
4–1 Running Self Test Using the Test Command . . . .......... 4–7
4–2 Device Number and Self-Test Commands ............... 4–8
4–3 SET and SHOW Parameters ......................... 4–18
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4–4 Diagnostic Environments . ........................... 4–22
4–5 SET DIAGENV Command ........................... 4–22
5–1 Hard Disk Drive SCSI Jumper Settings................. 5–10
A–1 TOY/NVR Self-Test Error Codes . . . ................... A–1
A–2 DZ Self-Test Error Codes . ........................... A–2
A–3 DZ Suberror Codes ................................. A–3
A–4 Memory Self-Test Error Codes ........................ A–5
A–5 Memory Management Unit Self-Test Error Codes ......... A–6
A–6 Interval Timer Self-Test Error Codes ................... A–7
A–7 System Device Self-Test Error Codes ................... A–7
A–8 SCSI Self-Test Error Codes .......................... A–8
A–9 Audio Self-Test Error Codes .......................... A–17
A–10 FPU Self-Test Error Codes ........................... A–19
A–11 Cache Self-Test Error Codes.......................... A–22
A–12 LCG Self-Test Error Codes ........................... A–23
A–13 NI Self-Test Error Codes . ........................... A–29
B–1 Powerup and Initialization LED Codes ................. B–2
B–2 TOY and NVR LED Codes ........................... B–3
B–3 DZ LED Codes . ................................... B–3
B–4 Memory LED Codes ................................ B–4
B–5 System Device LED Codes ........................... B–4
B–6 SCSI Device LED Codes. . ........................... B–5
B–7 LCG LED Codes................................... B–5
B–8 NI LED Codes . ................................... B–6
B–9 Synchronous Communication Device LED Codes .......... B–7
B–10 Cache LED Codes ................................. B–8
C–1 System Problems .................................. C–3
C–2 Monitor Problems.................................. C–6
C–3 Mouse and Tablet Problems .......................... C–6
C–4 Keyboard Problems ................................ C–7
C–5 Drive Problems ................................... C–7
C–6 Network Problems ................................. C–7
C–7 Expansion Box Problems . ........................... C–9
D–1 FRU Part Numbers ................................ D–2
D–2 Miscellaneous FRU Part Numbers . . ................... D–3
D–3 System and Expansion Box Cables and Terminators ....... D–3
D–4 Expansion Box (SZ03) FRU Part Numbers .............. D–4
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