Digital Equipment AlphaServer 1000 Quick start guide

AlphaServer1000
CPUUpgradeInformation
Order Number: EK–ASM42–UP. B01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

October 1995
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FCC ID: AO9-PB70
FCC NOTICE: 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 to radio or television reception. 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.

Contents
Upgrading an AlphaServer 1000 System
Introduction...........................................................................................................................1-1
Special Notices............................................................................................................... 1-1
Additional Information...................................................................................................1-1
Upgrade Kit Inventory...........................................................................................................1-2
Preparing the System............................................................................................................. 1-2
Removing Top Cover and Side Panels................................................................................... 1-2
Removing the CPU Card....................................................................................................... 1-4
Installing the CPU Card ........................................................................................................1-5
Replacing the Top Cover and Side Panel............................................................................... 1-5
Updating Firmware ...............................................................................................................1-6
Updating Firmware Using the CDROM Drive................................................................1-7
To update an OpenVMS or Digital UNIX system:................................................... 1-7
To update a Windows NT system:........................................................................... 1-8
Updating Firmware Using the Network .......................................................................... 1-8
Updating Firmware Using the Diskette Drive................................................................. 1-8
Completing the Upgrade .......................................................................................................1-9
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Upgrading an AlphaServer 1000 System
Introduction
This guide, intended for customers and Digital service representatives, describes the
procedure for upgrading the AlphaServer 1000 CPU module. The upgrade is a simple
procedure requiring that you remove the system unit enclosure panels and replace the CPU
card.
Special Notices
In this guide, warning notices provide information to prevent personal injury, and caution
notices emphasize important information that can affect the operation of your system.
Notes are used to provide information of general interest. Conventions used in entering
commands are shown in the table below:
Convention Meaning
Ctrl/xCtrl/x indicates that you hold down the Ctrl key while you press another
key, indicated here by x.
boot Commands that you enter are shown in this special typeface.
Commands shown in lowercase letters can be entered in either
uppercase or lowercase. Commands shown in uppercase letters must be
entered in uppercase for the command to work.
show config Console command abbreviations must be entered exactly as shown.
[ ] In command descriptions, brackets indicate optional elements.
{ } In command descriptions, braces containing items separated by commas
indicate mutually exclusive items.
italic type
Italic type in console command sections indicates a variable.
Additional Information
For additional information, you may want to consult the The AlphaServer 1000 Owner's
Guide (EK-DTLSV-OG), which contains information on how to start, use, update,
troubleshoot, and configure your system. General system information such as console
commands and system care is also available in the Owner's Guide.
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Upgrade Kit Inventory
The AlphaServer 1000 upgrade kit contains the following items:
CPU module
Antistatic wrist strap
Firmware diskette
Conversion label
Return mailing label
Digital UNIX licensing agreement
OpenVMS licensing agreement
Upgrade guide
Preparing the System
To prepare your system for the upgrade:
1. Check your firmware version number. A firmware version of 3.0-15 (SRM) or 4.26
(ARC) or higher is required to properly display the model number on the operator
control panel. The part number for the firmware update (Version 5.1) is AG-
TTMWQ-BE. This version is included on the firmware diskette shipped with the
upgrade kit.
2. Shut down the operating system following the instructions listed in the operating
system documentation.
3. Set the On/Off switches on all external options connected to the system to the off
position.
4. Set the On/Off switch on the system unit to the off position. An interlocking sensor
switch inside the system unit will automatically turn off the system if you remove the
top cover and have not turned off the system.
Removing Top Cover and Side Panels
Caution: Do not disconnect the system unit power
cord or unplug the power cord from the power supply
socket. The power cord grounds the system unit,
preventing damage to the internal components.
To remove the top cover and left side panel, refer to Figure 1 and follow steps 1 through 4.
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Caution: Make sure the system unit On/Off switch is
in the "off" position before removing the system cover
and panels.
Caution: When handling internal system
components, use an antistatic wrist strap to avoid
damaging the components.
1. Turn the front door lock to the right to unlock the system unit.
2. Pull down the top cover release latch on the front of the system until it catches in the
down position.
3. Grasp the finger groove at the rear of the top cover and pull the top cover straight back
about two inches; lift up on the cover.
4. Pull the top of the side panel back, then up and away from the unit and pull up on the
panel to remove it.
Figure 1 Removing the Top Cover and Side Panels
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11 Top cover
release latch
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Removing the CPU Card
Your system comes with the CPU installed on a card that connects to the system board.
To upgrade, you need to replace the CPU card.
Warning: CPU and memory modules have hot
components. Wait 2 minutes after power is off before
handling these modules. Take appropriate antistatic
precautions when handling internal parts.
To remove the existing CPU card, refer to Figure 2 and follow these steps:
1. Unscrew the crossbar that secures the outer edge of the CPU card.
2. Lift up on the other end of the bar. Release the card by extending the handle clip on
each end outward.
3. Holding the outer edge of the card, gently pull it out of its system board slot.
Figure 2 Removing or Installing the CPU Card
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1 Crossbar
retaining screw
2 Handle clip
3 CPU card
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Installing the CPU Card
To install the new CPU card, refer to Figure 2 and follow these steps:
1. Slide the card into its designated slot on the system board making sure it slips entirely
into the slot.
2. Press inward on the handle clip on each end of the card until they catch in a closed
position.
3. Place the crossbar in position and screw in the single retaining screw.
Replacing the Top Cover and Side Panel
Follow these steps and refer to Figure 3 to replace the top cover and side panel of the
system unit:
1. Align the guides on the top and bottom inside of the side panel with the lip of the
system unit frame.
2. Tilt the side panel top towards the unit and lift the flange at the top of the panel over
the system unit frame.
3. Slide the panel forward into position.
4. Align the top cover with the top of the side panels and slide the cover gently onto the
unit from the rear (5). Hold down the top cover release latch (4) until the top cover is
in place, and then release it to secure the cover and panels.
5. Lock the top cover and side panels using the system unit key.
6. Set the On/Off switches on all external options connected to the system to the "on"
position.
7. Set the On/Off switch on the system unit to the "on" position.
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Figure 3 Replacing the Top Cover and Side Panels
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1 Bottom side
panel guide
2 Top side
panel guide
3 Right side
panel
4 Top cover
release latch
5 Top cover
Updating Firmware
Depending on the firmware version you are currently using, you may need to update your
firmware. (See the minimum versions cited in "Preparing the System.") The Windows NT
(ARC) firmware and the Digital UNIX and OpenVMS (SRM) firmware reside in the four
FlashROM chips located on the system board. You can load new firmware into the
FlashROM from any of the following sources:
CDROM drive
Network
Diskette drive
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Updating Firmware Using the CDROM Drive
To update an OpenVMS or Digital UNIX system:
1. At the console prompt (>>>), enter the show device command:
>>> show device
dka0.0.0.6.0 DKA0 RZ26L 440C
dka400.4.0.6.0 DKA400 TOSHIBA CD-ROM XM-4101TA 0064
dva0.0.0.0.1 DVA0
ena0.0.0.1.1 ENA0 08-00-2B-38-67-6B
pka0.7.0.6.0 PKA0 SCSI Bus ID 7
In the previous example, the CDROM drive has a device ID of dka400.
2. Load the Firmware Update compact disc into the drive.
3. Boot the system from the update utility disc, using the device ID determined in step 1
(in this case, dka400) and the filename given in the Firmware Update document on the
compact disc. For example:
>>> boot -fl 0,A0 dka400
Bootfile: [alpha1000]as1000_vv_v.exe
4. Update the system, entering the following command at the update prompt:
APU-> update
5. Confirm the update:
APU-> verify
A successful update will produce the following display:
ARC Rom Verify Successful
SRM Rom Verify Successful
6. Exit from the Firmware Update Utility by pressing the Reset button or turning the
system off and on.
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To update a Windows NT system:
1. Load the Firmware Update compact disc into the drive and select "Install new
firmware."
2. Shut down the Windows NT operating system. Turn the system off and then on.
3. From the Boot menu, select "Supplementary." From the Supplementary menu, select
"Install new firmware."
4. Update the system, entering the following command at the update prompt:
APU-> update
5. Confirm the update:
APU-> verify
A successful update will produce the following display:
ARC Rom Verify Successful
SRM Rom Verify Successful
6. Exit from the Firmware Update Utility by pressing the Reset button or turning the
system off and on.
Updating Firmware Using the Network
To update the firmware using the network, refer to the Read Me instructions on the Web
Server.
Updating Firmware Using the Diskette Drive
To update a Digital UNIX or OpenVMS system using the diskette drive:
1. Insert the diskette with the new firmware version in the diskette drive.
2. Enter the following command at the SRM console prompt:
>>> boot dva0
3. Load and execute the update utility:
APU-> update
4. Turn the system off and on.
5. Confirm the update:
>>> show version
To update a Windows NT system using the diskette drive, follow the same procedure
outlined in "To Update a Windows NT System" above.
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Note: To update your system using the SRM console, use a diskette
formatted with the Alpha boot block. To update using the ARC
console, use an FAT formatted diskette.
Completing the Upgrade
To complete the upgrade, verify that the CPU is installed correctly by checking the
operator control panel display:
1. Check that the top and side panels are in place and turn the system on.
2. When the startup procedure is complete, the operator control panel will display the
message "Model 4/xxx," where "xxx" is the desired CPU speed.
For future reference, write the number of the upgraded CPU on the conversion label
included in the upgrade kit. For Model 4/233, the upgrade number is PB71U. For Model
4/266, the number is PB72U.
To return the old CPU to Digital, pack it in the box that contained your new CPU. Pack
this CPU box inside the upgrade kit box, locate the prepaid return label in the upgrade kit,
and return the package to Digital Equipment Corporation.
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