Digital Equipment VAXstation 4000/90 Series User guide

VAXstation4000Model90Series
Owner’s and System Installation
Guide
Order Number: EK–VAXOG–IN. B01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

First Printing, August 1992
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Contents
Preface ..................................................... xi
1 Your VAXstation 4000 Model 90 System
Introduction . . . ................................... 1–1
Chapter Topics . ................................... 1–1
System Capabilities ................................... 1–1
Overview of Features ............................... 1–1
The VAXstation 4000 Model 90 System ................. 1–2
System Components ................................... 1–3
Components Shipped ............................... 1–3
System Components ................................ 1–4
Front of System Unit ............................... 1–5
Front Components ................................. 1–6
Back of System Unit ............................... 1–7
Component Descriptions . ........................... 1–8
Available Options . . ................................... 1–9
Options ......................................... 1–9
Ordering Options .................................. 1–11
Installing Options ................................. 1–11
2 Installing Your VAXstation 4000
Introduction . . . ................................... 2–1
Chapter Topics . ................................... 2–1
Installing Your System................................. 2–2
Installation Overview ............................... 2–2
Assemble the T-connector . ........................... 2–2
Attach the Loopback and T-connector .................. 2–3
Connect the Mouse and Keyboard . . ................... 2–4
Attach the Monitor Cables ........................... 2–5
Recommended Power Source ......................... 2–5
Universal Strain Relief Strap......................... 2–6
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Attach the Monitor Video Cable ....................... 2–7
Video In/Video Out Connectors........................ 2–7
Attach the Monitor Power Cord ....................... 2–8
Factory Installed Software Sticker ..................... 2–9
Connect the System Power Cord ...................... 2–10
Turn On (|) Your System . . . ........................ 2–11
Successful Start-Up Display . . ........................ 2–12
Putting Your System in Console Mode ..................... 2–13
Console Mode ..................................... 2–13
Halt Button ...................................... 2–13
Recording Information About Your System . ................ 2–14
Why Record Information?............................ 2–14
Where to Find Information . . ........................ 2–14
Attaching the Network Label . ........................ 2–16
3 Connecting Your System to the Network
Introduction ...................................... 3–1
Chapter Topics .................................... 3–1
Verifying the Ethernet Subsystem ........................ 3–2
Steps to Verify .................................... 3–2
Connecting to the Network ............................. 3–3
Connecting to Standard Ethernet ..................... 3–3
Connecting to ThinWire Ethernet ..................... 3–5
Verifying the Ethernet Connection ........................ 3–8
Verify Command . . ................................ 3–8
Removing a System from ThinWire Ethernet................ 3–9
Caution: Follow Shutdown Procedures . ................ 3–9
Removal Steps .................................... 3–9
4 Using Your System
Introduction ...................................... 4–1
Chapter Topics .................................... 4–1
Turning Your Workstation On and Off ..................... 4–2
Turning On the Monitor ............................. 4–2
Turning On Your System . . . ........................ 4–2
Adjusting Your Monitor ............................. 4–2
Turning Your System Off ............................ 4–2
Starting Your System . . ................................ 4–3
Enter the Boot Command . . . ........................ 4–3
Reviewing Your System Configuration ..................... 4–3
Console Mode ..................................... 4–3
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The SHOW CONFIG Command ....................... 4–3
Error Messages ................................... 4–6
Using Console Commands . . . ........................... 4–7
Using HELP. . . ................................... 4–7
SHOW Commands ................................. 4–7
SET Commands ................................... 4–8
TEST Commands .................................. 4–8
Using the Password Security Feature . . ................... 4–9
Restricted Access .................................. 4–9
Privileged Console Commands ........................ 4–9
Nonprivileged Console Commands . . ................... 4–10
Choosing a Security Password ........................ 4–10
Setting Your Password . . . ........................... 4–10
Enabling the Security Feature ........................ 4–11
Disabling the Security Feature ....................... 4–11
Changing the Password . . ........................... 4–11
Moving Your System .................................. 4–12
Shutting Down . ................................... 4–12
Turning Off the Monitor. . ........................... 4–12
Packing Material .................................. 4–12
Reconnecting Your System ........................... 4–12
5 Testing System Components
Introduction . . . ................................... 5–1
Chapter Topics . ................................... 5–1
Interpreting System Start-Up Displays . ................... 5–1
Start-Up Display .................................. 5–1
Start-Up Display with Error Message .................. 5–2
! The ID Number ................................. 5–3
" and # The Faulty Component . . . ................... 5–4
$ The Error Message Number ........................ 5–5
Interpreting Diagnostic Lights ........................... 5–6
Where the Lights Are............................... 5–6
What the Lights Mean . . . ........................... 5–7
Testing System Components . ........................... 5–8
Testing a Single Component .......................... 5–8
Example ......................................... 5–8
Testing Several Components ......................... 5–9
Example ......................................... 5–9
Testing All Components . . ........................... 5–9
Testing All Components Simultaneously ................ 5–9
Using the System Exerciser .......................... 5–10
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Interrupting the System Exerciser ..................... 5–11
Successful Test .................................... 5–12
Unsuccessful Test . . ................................ 5–13
Requesting a Test Summary . ........................ 5–14
Requesting No Test Summary Display . . ................ 5–15
After Any Testing . . ................................ 5–15
Resuming Normal Operation After Testing . ................ 5–15
Two Ways to Reboot ................................ 5–15
Device Mnemonic . . ................................ 5–16
Example . ........................................ 5–16
6 Handling Problems
Introduction ...................................... 6–1
Chapter Topics .................................... 6–1
Checking Cable Connections ............................ 6–2
Shut Down the System ............................. 6–2
Check Cable Connections ............................ 6–2
Turn System Back On .............................. 6–3
Troubleshooting System Components ...................... 6–3
Troubleshooting Overview . . . ........................ 6–3
System Unit ...................................... 6–4
Monitor . ........................................ 6–5
Mouse/Tablet ..................................... 6–6
Keyboard ........................................ 6–6
Network ........................................ 6–7
Audio . . . ........................................ 6–7
Reporting Problems to Your Digital Service Representative..... 6–8
Before You Call . . . ................................ 6–8
A Alternate Start-Up Procedures
Introduction ...................................... A–1
Appendix Topics . . . ................................ A–1
Changing the Keyboard Language ........................ A–2
Turning Off Your System ............................ A–2
Steps to Change Keyboard Language . . . ................ A–2
Setting the Default Boot Device . . ........................ A–3
The Default Boot Device ............................ A–3
Changing the Boot Device . . . ........................ A–3
Example . ........................................ A–4
Short-Cut ........................................ A–4
Changing the Default Recovery Action..................... A–4
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Default Recovery Options. ........................... A–4
Changing Default Recovery Action . . ................... A–5
Setting the Default Boot Flags ........................... A–6
Who Should Set the Boot Flag ........................ A–6
Setting the Boot Flag ............................... A–6
Using the Alternate Console Feature . . . ................... A–6
If Monitor Screen Is Blank........................... A–6
Connecting a Terminal as an Alternate Console .......... A–7
B DSW21 Synchronous Communications Adapter Installation
Information for the United Kingdom
Appendix Topics ................................... B–1
Cables . . ........................................... B–1
Approval ........................................ B–1
Safety Warning Conditions........................... B–2
Equipment Between the DSW21 Adapter and a Digital
Circuit . . ........................................... B–2
Equipment Requirements ........................... B–2
Host Power Rating . ................................... B–3
Module Power . ................................... B–3
Approved Service Specifications .......................... B–4
UK Compliance ................................... B–4
BABT Host-Independent Approvals ....................... B–5
Approval Criteria .................................. B–5
Clearance ........................................ B–6
Checking Creepage Distances ........................ B–7
Warning: Approval Invalidated ....................... B–7
C Model 90 System Specifications
Appendix Topics ................................... C–1
System Specifications .................................. C–2
Dimensions . . . ................................... C–2
Electrical Specifications . . ........................... C–2
General Specifications . . . ........................... C–3
Storage Specifications . . . ........................... C–4
Operating Conditions............................... C–4
Nonoperating Conditions . ........................... C–4
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Index
Figures
1–1 Your VAXstation 4000 Model 90 System ................ 1–2
1–2 System Components ................................ 1–4
1–3 Front of System Unit ............................... 1–5
1–4 Back of System Unit ............................... 1–7
2–1 Assembling the T-connector . . ........................ 2–2
2–2 Attaching the Loopback and T-connector ................ 2–3
2–3 Connecting the Mouse and Keyboard . . . ................ 2–4
2–4 Attaching the Monitor Cable . ........................ 2–5
2–5 Attaching the Universal Strain Relief Strap ............. 2–6
2–6 Attaching the Monitor Cable to the Monitor ............. 2–7
2–7 Attaching the Monitor Power Cord .................... 2–8
2–8 OpenVMS Factory Installed Software Sticker ............ 2–9
2–9 Attaching the System Power Cord ..................... 2–10
2–10 On/Off Switch .................................... 2–11
2–11 Successful Start-Up Display . . ........................ 2–12
2–12 Press Halt Button for Console Mode . . . ................ 2–13
2–13 Attaching the Network Label . ........................ 2–16
3–1 Start-Up Display . . ................................ 3–2
3–2 Network Switch . . . ................................ 3–4
3–3 Ethernet Cable in Ethernet Port ...................... 3–5
3–4 Adding ThinWire Cable ............................. 3–6
3–5 Reconnecting ThinWire Cable ........................ 3–6
3–6 Connecting to the DECconnect Faceplate................ 3–7
3–7 Removing the T-connector from the System .............. 3–9
4–1 SHOW CONFIG Display ............................ 4–4
4–2 SHOW CONFIG Display with Error . . . ................ 4–6
5–1 Start-Up Display with Error Message . . ................ 5–2
5–2 Diagnostic Lights . . ................................ 5–6
5–3 Successful System Exerciser Test ...................... 5–12
5–4 System Exerciser Display with an Error Line ............ 5–13
5–5 Test Summary Display With Error..................... 5–14
A–1 Changing the Keyboard Language ..................... A–2
B–1 Creepage Distance . ................................ B–7
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Tables
1–1 Components: Front of System Unit . ................... 1–6
1–2 Components: Back of System Unit . ................... 1–8
1–3 VAXstation 4000 Devices and Options .................. 1–10
2–1 Installation Steps for Your VAXstation 4000 Model 90
System .......................................... 2–2
2–2 Your System Information . ........................... 2–14
4–1 Graphics Board Mnemonics .......................... 4–5
4–2 SHOW Commands ................................. 4–7
4–3 SET Commands ................................... 4–8
4–4 TEST Commands .................................. 4–8
4–5 Nonprivileged Console Commands . . ................... 4–10
4–6 Setting Your Password . . . ........................... 4–10
4–7 Enabling the Password Security Feature................ 4–11
4–8 Disabling the Password Security Feature ............... 4–11
4–9 Changing Your Console Password . . ................... 4–11
5–1 ID Numbers and Definitions ......................... 5–3
5–2 Component Numbers and Mnemonics .................. 5–4
5–3 Error Messages ................................... 5–5
5–4 Diagnostic Light Patterns of Common Problems .......... 5–7
5–5 OpenVMS Device Mnemonic ......................... 5–16
6–1 Problems with the System Unit ....................... 6–4
6–2 Problems with the Monitor .......................... 6–5
6–3 Problems with the Mouse or Tablet . ................... 6–6
6–4 Problems with the Keyboard ......................... 6–6
6–5 Problems with the Network .......................... 6–7
6–6 Audio Problems ................................... 6–7
A–1 OpenVMS Device Mnemonic ......................... A–3
A–2 Values for Recovery Action ........................... A–4
B–1 Module Power . ................................... B–3
B–2 BABT Approved Service Specifications for the DSW21
Synchronous Communications Adapter for UK
Compliance . . . ................................... B–4
B–3 Clearance and Creepage Distances . ................... B–6
C–1 System Unit Dimensions (Diskless System) .............. C–2
C–2 System Electrical Specifications ....................... C–2
C–3 System Component Specifications . . ................... C–3
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C–4 System Storage Specifications ........................ C–4
C–5 VAXstation 4000 Operating Conditions . ................ C–4
C–6 VAXstation 4000 Nonoperating Conditions .............. C–4
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