Digital Equipment Venturis FX User manual

Venturis FX and Celebris FX
Service Maintenance Manual

Venturis FX and Celebris FX
Service Maintenance Manual
Part Number: ER-BAAWW-SM. A01
Digital Equipment Corporation

September 1996
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not
be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation.
Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that might
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used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is
assumed for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by
Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated companies.
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Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013.
Venturis FX and Celebris FX Service Maintenance Manual
CopyrightDigital Equipment Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
DEC, Celebris, Venturis, and the Digital logo are registered trademarks of Digital
Equipment Corporation
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Pentium and Pentium-Pro are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
Microsoft, Windows 95, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
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The FCC wants you to know...
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.,
20402. Stock No. 004-00398-5.
All external cables connecting to this basic unit need to be shielded. For cables
connecting to option boards, see the option manual or installation instructions.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set
out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

This equipment is in the 2nd Class category (information equipment to be used in a
residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the
Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Data Processing Equipment and
Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential
area.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio
interference.
Read the instructions for correct handling.
This equipment meets or exceeds requirements for safety in the U.S. (UL 1950),
Canada (CSA C22.2 No. 950), and Europe (EN 60950/IEC 950) with Nordic
requirements.
This equipment meets or exceeds the ergonomic requirements of ZH1/618 and is
certified to bear the GS mark by TUV Rheinland of Germany.
WARNING: There is a danger of battery explosion if a lithium
battery is incorrectly replaced. To prevent damage to your
computer, be sure the + side faces up when installing a new battery.
Also, be sure you replace the battery with either a Digital (P/N 12-
41474-05), Toshiba (P/N CR2032), or equivalent 3 V dc lithium
battery.
Depending on your locality, your computer’s battery might be
considered hazardous waste. Make sure you follow any state or
local statute to properly dispose of the old battery.

ADVARSEL: Der er fare for, at et lithiumbatteri eksploderer, hvis
det udskiftes ukorrekt. Undgå, at beskadige din computer - HUSK,
at + siden skal vende opad, når du installerer et nyt batteri. Du skal
udskifte batteriet med enten et Digital (delnummer 12-41474-05),
Toshiba (delnummer CR2032), eller tilsvarende 3 V jævnstrøms
lithiumbatteri.
Afhængig af dit lokalområde, er det muligt, at din computers batteri
betragtes som farligt affald. Husk, at følge evt. miljølove og lokale
bestemmelser, når du kasserer det gamle batteri.
VAROITUS: Litiumpatterit voivat räjähtää, jos ne asennetaan
väärin. Estääksesi tietokoneesi vaurioitumisen varmista, että
patteria asentaessasi sen positiivinen (+) puoli on ylöspäin. Tarkista
myös, että käyttämäsi uusi patteri on joko Digital (osa no. 12-41474-
05), Toshiba (osa no. CR2032) tai vastaavanlainen 3 voltin
tasavirtalitiumpatteri.
Asuinpaikastasi riippuen tietokoneesi patteria voidaan pitää
ongelmajätteenä. Pidä huoli, että hävität vanhan patterin voimassa
olevien lakien ja asetusten mukaisesti.

VARNING! Det kan förekomma en batteriexplosion om ett litium-
jonbatteri byts ut på felaktigt sätt. Förhindra att datorn skadas
genom att se till att plussidan (+) är uppåtvänd när du sätter i ett nytt
batteri. Det gamla batteriet får endast bytas ut mot ett Digital-batteri
(artikelnummer 12-41454-05), ett Toshiba-batteri (artikelnummer
CR2032) eller ett motsvarande litiumbatteri på 3 volt likström.
Datorbatterier anses vara miljöfarligt avfall i många länder. Du
måste följa alla lokala bestämmelser när du avyttrar ett gammalt
batteri.

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Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................... vii
1
Product Description
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Product Model Numbers ..................................................................................................... 1-2
Celebris FX Low Profile Model 1 Products.................................................................... 1-3
Celebris FX Products with 1 GB IDE HDDs.................................................................. 1-4
Celebris FX Products with 2 GB IDE HDDs.................................................................. 1-5
Celebris FX Products with Matrox Video....................................................................... 1-6
Venturis FX Multimedia Products with 845 GB IDE HDDs........................................... 1-7
Venturis FX Multimedia Products with 1.6 GB IDE HDDs............................................ 1-8
Venturis FX Multimedia Products with 2.4 GB IDE HDDs............................................ 1-9
Venturis FX Bid Box Products with 630 MB IDE HDDs................................................ 1-10
Venturis FX Bid Box Products with 845 MB IDE HDDs................................................ 1-11
Venturis FX Bid Box Products with 1.2 GB IDE HDDs................................................. 1-12
Venturis FX Low Profile Model 1 Products.................................................................... 1-13
Venturis FX Short Tower Model 1 Products.................................................................. 1-14
Venturis FX Low Profile with 845 MB IDE HDDs.......................................................... 1-15
Venturis FX Low Profile with 1.6 GB IDE HDDs ........................................................... 1-16
Venturis FX Low Profile with 2.4 GB IDE HDDs ........................................................... 1-17
Venturis FX Short Tower with 845 MB IDE HDDs........................................................ 1-18
Venturis FX Short Tower with 1.6 GB IDE HDDs.......................................................... 1-19
Venturis FX Short Tower with 2.4 GB IDE HDDs.......................................................... 1-20
Related Material................................................................................................................... 1-21
Latest Product Information and Updates............................................................................ 1-22

Contents
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2
BIOS Setup Utility
Running the BIOS Setup Utility........................................................................................... 2-1
Helpful Hints.................................................................................................................... 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility Options.................................................................................................. 2-3
Main................................................................................................................................. 2-4
Advanced........................................................................................................................ 2-10
Security Options ............................................................................................................. 2-15
Power.............................................................................................................................. 2-18
Boot................................................................................................................................. 2-20
Flash Utility .......................................................................................................................... 2-20
3
System Software
Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3-1
Factory Installed Software .................................................................................................. 3-2
On-Line Documentation................................................................................................. 3-2
Applications..................................................................................................................... 3-3
Operating System Kit.......................................................................................................... 3-6
Software Backup CD and Supplied Diskettes (Windows 95 and
Windows NT Workstation)................................................................................................ 3-7
Configuring Video................................................................................................................ 3-8
Configuring Networking....................................................................................................... 3-8
Configuring Additional Hardware........................................................................................ 3-8
Using Diagnostics................................................................................................................ 3-9
Restoring the Computer’s Software ................................................................................... 3-10
Additional Device Drivers.................................................................................................... 3-11
4
Troubleshooting
Initial Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 4-1
Pass/Fail Criteria................................................................................................................. 4-3
Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................... 4-4
ClientWORKS and DMI....................................................................................................... 4-5
Advanced Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 4-6
Computer Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 4-7
Disk Drive Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 4-21
Monitor Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... 4-23
Audio Troubleshooting........................................................................................................ 4-25

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Network Interface Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 4-27
CD-ROM Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 4-28
Error Messages ................................................................................................................... 4-29
POST Messages ................................................................................................................. 4-29
POST and Boot Messages............................................................................................. 4-30
POST Execution Messages................................................................................................ 4-33
Beep Codes......................................................................................................................... 4-34
5
FRU Replacement
Venturis FX and Celebris FX Low Profile FRU List ........................................................... 5-1
Enclosure............................................................................................................................. 5-4
Storage Devices .................................................................................................................. 5-5
Cables.................................................................................................................................. 5-6
Nameplates.......................................................................................................................... 5-7
Miscellaneous...................................................................................................................... 5-8
Venturis FX Short Tower FRU List ..................................................................................... 5-9
Enclosure............................................................................................................................. 5-12
Storage Devices .................................................................................................................. 5-13
Cables.................................................................................................................................. 5-14
Nameplates.......................................................................................................................... 5-14
Miscellaneous...................................................................................................................... 5-15
Service Procedures............................................................................................................. 5-16
Recommended Tools.......................................................................................................... 5-17
Other Materials Needed ................................................................................................. 5-17
Special Tools Required .................................................................................................. 5-17
Remedial Diagnostic Test Software............................................................................... 5-18
Virus Software Information............................................................................................. 5-18
BIOS Version Information............................................................................................... 5-19
Disconnect External Devices and Power ...................................................................... 5-19
Removing the Outside Cover......................................................................................... 5-20
Computer Components....................................................................................................... 5-22
Main Logic Board Components...................................................................................... 5-22
Main Logic Board Connectors (Rear Panel).................................................................. 5-24
Main Logic Board Connectors........................................................................................ 5-26
Venturis FX Low Profile Backplane Components and Connectors .................................. 5-28
Celebris FX Low Profile Backplane Components and Connectors .................................. 5-30
Venturis FX Short Tower Backplane Components and Connectors ................................ 5-32
Expansion Slots (Venturis FX and Celebris FX Low Profile)............................................. 5-34