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630QB
Owner's Manual
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Prepared by Corporate User Publications
of Digital Equipment Corporation

First Printing, October 1985
Second Printing, December 1985
Updated, May 1986
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
may appear in this document.
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Notice
This equipment generates, uses and may emit radio frequency energy. The
equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 ofFCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency
i.nterference
when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the
user, at his or her own expense, may be required to take measures to correct
the interference.
iii

Contents
Introduction ................................................... vii
Installation PROCEDURE
................................... 1-2
TESTING ...................................... 1-14
Testing with RX50 Diskettes .................... 1-15
Testing with the TK50 Tape Drive ................ 1-18
INSTALLING OPERATING.SYSTEM SOFTWARE .... 1-43
Operation CONTROL PANEL
................................ 2-2
TURNINGTHE SYSTEM ON ....................... 2-5
Initial Control Panel and Console Terminal Switch
Settings ....................................... 2-5
TURNING THE SYSTEM OFF ...................... 2-8
MAKING BACKUP COPIES ........................ 2-8
RD52 OR RD53 FIXED-DISK DRIVE ................ 2-9
RX50 DISKETTE DRIVE ......................... 2-10
RX50 Diskettes .................................. 2-11
Diskette Handling and Storage Guidelines ......... 2-13
Write-Protecting a Diskette ...................... 2-14
Inserting a Diskette ........................... 2-15
TK50 TAPE DRIVE .............................. 2-16
Design of the Drive ............................ 2-17
Labeling a Tape Cartridge
....................... 2-18
Write-Protecting a Tape Cartridge ................ 2-19
Tape Cartridge Handling and Storage Guidelines .... 2-20
Inserting a Tape Cartridge ...................... 2-21
Removing a Tape Cartridge ...................... 2-23
Summary ofTK50 Controls and Indicator Lights .... 2-23
v

Contents
Troubleshooting
POWER-ON MESSAGES ........................... 3-2
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS .......................... 3-4
THE MICROVAX MAINTENANCE SYSTEM ......... 3-11
MainMenu
................................... 3-13
Main Menu Options ............................ 3-14
Upgrade ...................................................... 4-1
Appendix A Related Documentation ............................ A-1
Appendix B Micro VAX II Specifications
PREPARING FOR YOUR MICROVAX II SYSTEM ..... B-1
Electrical Requirements ......................... B-4
Environmental Requirements .................... B-5
Acoustic Noise Emission ........................ B-6
System Unit Physical Specifications ............... B-7
RX50 DUAL-DISKETTE DRIVE .................... B-8
TK50 MAGNETIC TAPE .......................... B-9
RD52 FIXED WINCHESTER DISK DRIVE .......... B-10
RD53 FIXED WINCHESTER DISK DRIVE .......... B-11
Appendix C Micro
VAX II Options
TERMINAL AND PRINTER OPTIONS .............. C-1
MEMORY OPTIONS .............................. C-2
COMMUNICATION OPTIONS ..................... C-3
Glossary
vi

Introduction
This manual describes how to install and operate the MicroVAX II system
and what to do if you have a problem with the system. Coverage is pro-
vided for
the 630QB (BA123-A) version. 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 com-
puter experience is assumed. To help nontechnical users, a glossary
explains common computer terms.
Detailed technical information is available
in the MicroVAX 11630QB
Technical Manual and in other related documents. Related documents and
their order numbers are listed in Appendix A.
vii

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.
1-1

Installation
PROCEDURE
1 UNPACK THE MICROVAX
II SYSTEM.
If any item is missing or damaged:
• Contact your sales representative or store.
• Contact your delivery agent.
1-2

Installation
GRANT CONTINUITY MODULE
TERMINAL CABLE
~ FLAT SCREWDRIVER
LABEL SHEET
POWER CABLE
SYSTEM
UNIT
MLO-578-85
1-3

Installation
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 require-
ments listed in Appendix B.
AIR FLOW MLO-579-85
1-4

Installation
3 LABEL THE CONTROL PANEL AND DISKETTE DRIVE UNITS.
• Select labels for your language.
• If your unit contains diskette drives, label them 1 and 2.
• Make sure that all buttons on the control panel are set to the out position.
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WRITE-
PROTECT
READY
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1-5

Installation
4 UNPACK THE INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDES FOR THE FIRST
TERMINAL TO BE CONNECTED TO YOUR SYSTEM.
• This will be the console terminal.
MLO·S8l·8S
5 USE THE INSTALLATION GUIDE TO UNPACK AND INSTALL THE
CONSOLE TERMINAL.
1-6
MLO-S82·8S

6 OPEN THE REAR DOOR OF YOUR UNIT.
• The door is 'held in place by a pop fastener.
MLO·583·85
Installation
1-7

Installation
7 SET THE CONTROLS ON THE CPU PANEL ON THE REAR OF THE
UNIT TO THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW.
• Set the Halt EnablelDisable switch to the disable (down) position.
• Rotate the Mode switch to the middle (language inquiry) position.
• Rotate the Baud control knob for the console terminal to 4800.
HALT
ENABLE/DISABLE -+---tt-
(DOWN POSITION)
MODE------r-~_.
BAUD ------+--t-
MLO-5B4-B5
1-8

Installation
8 CONNECT THE CONSOLE TERMINAL CABLE TO THE CONSOLE
TERMINAL AND THE UNIT
AS SHOWN.
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(REAR VIEW)
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1-9

Installation
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.
• Refer to the installation guide included with each device.
• Thread all the cables through the cable guide.
1-10
ADDITIONAL
DEVICES
CABLE GUIDE
MLQ-5B5-B5