Digital Equipment Prioris HX 6000 User manual

TM
Prioris™HX 6000 Server
Powergrade Kit
Installation Guide
Order Number: ER−PCB5U−IA. A01
Digital Equipment Corporation

January 1997
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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 modification 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 and television reception; 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 of the following measures:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to a different outlet than the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
DO NOT attempt to modify this equipment. If modified, the FCC may void your
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Contents
Introduction....................................................................................... 1
Kit Contents................................................................................................1
Tools and Supplies Needed.......................................................................1
Boot the Quick Launch CD-ROM and Create Diskettes............................2
Enable the Onboard VGA Controller ............................................... 2
Power Down the Server.................................................................... 3
Remove any Video Option Cards...............................................................3
Set Switches on the Main Logic Board ......................................................3
Replace the Panel and Reconnect the Cables ..........................................3
Power Up the Server and Update Your BIOS.................................. 5
Reset Switches on the Main Logic Board ..................................................5
Powergrade Installation.................................................................... 6
Remove the CPU Module ..........................................................................6
Install the Voltage Regulator Module(s).....................................................7
Check the Switch Settings .........................................................................8
Move the SIMMs........................................................................................9
Install the CPU Module.............................................................................10
Install any Video Option Card ..................................................................11
Replace the Panel and Reconnect the Cables ........................................11
Run the System Configuration Utility (SCU).................................11
Troubleshooting..............................................................................12
Using the Crisis Recovery Diskette if Necessary.....................................12
Bulletin Board Access..............................................................................12

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Figures
Figure 1. Main Logic Board Switch and Jumper Locations..........4
Figure 2. Removing the CPU Module..........................................6
Figure 3. Installing a Voltage Regulator Module..........................7
Figure 4. CPU Module Switch Location.......................................8
Figure 5. Removing the SIMMs from the CPU Module................9
Figure 6. Installing the CPU Module..........................................10
Tables
Table 1. Kit Contents....................................................................1
Table 2. CPU Module Switch Settings ..........................................8
NOTE: You may lose data if you have not backed up your
system. If you do not wish to install this kit yourself,
contact Digital Customer Service. For a nominal fee, a
Customer Service Technician can install it for you.

PriorisHX 6000 Series
CPU Powergrade Kit
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Prioris™HX 6000 Powergrade Kit. This kit
contains all the components and instructions required to upgrade your
CPU configuration to one or two 200 MHz
Pentium
®
Pro processors with
256KB or 512KB cache.
Installing this kit involves updating your system BIOS (Basic Input-Output
System). To do this, you will need to remove any video option card, if
installed, and enable the internal VGA controller. Once the BIOS
process has completed successfully, you can then reinstall any video
option card. You must install the new BIOS before installing your
Powergrade kit. This installation guide provides the necessary details.
Kit Contents
Table 1. Kit Contents
Kit Number: FR-PCB5U -AA -AB -AC
CPU board with 2 Pentium
®
Pro CPU and 256KB cache ✔
CPU board with 1 Pentium
®
Pro CPU and 512KB cache ✔
CPU board with 2
Pentium
®
Pro CPUs and 512KB cache ✔
Voltage regulator board (number of boards in kit) 122
Antistatic wrist strap ✔✔✔
ServerWORKS Manageability Suite (CD-ROM) ✔✔✔
Installation Guide ✔✔✔
Tools and Supplies Needed
• Phillips screwdriver, 1 pt.
• Antistatic wrist strap with grounding clip (supplied)
• Three MS-DOS formatted diskettes

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Boot the Quick Launch CD-ROM and Create Diskettes
During this procedure, you will be creating a crisis recovery diskette for
use in the rare event that the update is unsuccessful. The Quick Launch
CD-ROM in the ServerWORKS Manageability Suite contains the required
BIOS and crisis recovery software.
1. Power on your server and boot the Quick Launch CD-ROM.
2. From the Quick Launch Main Screen, select “Installations & Utilities.”
3. From the Utility tab (the default), select a server (if necessary).
4. Insert a formatted diskette into drive A, and choose “Prioris HX6
Server Crisis Recovery Diskette,” and select Continue.
5. Insert another diskette into drive A, and choose “Prioris HX6 Server
BIOS Phlash Diskette,” and select Continue.
6. Insert an MS-DOS formatted diskette into drive A, create “Prioris
System Configuration Utility (SCU)” diskette and select Continue.
7. Select the BIOS version to create the appropriate SCU diskette.
8. Select Exit to end Quick Launch.
9. Remove the Quick Launch CD-ROM.
Enable the Onboard VGA Controller
1. Insert the SCU diskette into drive A and turn on or reset your server.
The diskette should boot automatically.
2. When the SCU title appears, press any key to continue.
Afterwards, follow the instructions on your screen to access the
SCU main menu.
3. From the main menu, use the arrow keys to highlight an item and
then press Enter to select it. Press F1 at any time for help about a
selection.
4. Select the Advanced Control Group and enable the

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Embedded - PCI VGA controller.
5. Select Save and Exit to save this selection.
Power Down the Server
1. Turn off your server.
2. Disconnect any external devices, the ac power cord, and the
monitor power cord.
3. Unlock the front security lock on the server.
4. Remove the left side panel by sliding it toward the rear of the
server.
WARNING: You might injure yourself or damage your server if
you attempt to remove the side panel before unplugging the ac and
monitor power cords.
Remove any Video Option Cards
Before updating the BIOS, you must remove any video option card and
use the embedded PCI VGA controller.
Set Switches on the Main Logic Board
Make sure that the following switches, shown in Figure 1, are set:
SW1-1 BIOS upgrade Enabled (On)
SW1-3 Boot block update Enabled (On)
Replace the Panel and Reconnect the Cables
1. Install the left side panel. The server will not power up with the
side panel removed.
2. Connect the monitor video cable to the embedded VGA connector
if not already connected.

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3. Connect the previously removed cables, the monitor power cord,
and the server power cord to the back of the server.
4
5
6
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
ON
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J57
123
J56
Figure 1. Main Logic Board Switch and Jumper Locations

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Power Up the Server and Update Your BIOS
1. Power up the server and enable MS-DOS.
2. Insert the BIOS Update diskette into drive A and change the directory
to upgrade. Example:
A:\cd upgrade
2. At the MS-DOS prompt, type: phlash
3. You BIOS is updated automatically.
NOTE: DO NOT power down the system once this procedure
has started. If the system loses power, or if at the end of this
procedure the system fails, please refer to the section,
"Troubleshooting – Using the Crisis Recovery Diskette if
Necessary."
The system will reboot at the termination of the upgrade procedure.
4. Remove the diskette from Drive A.
Reset Switches on the Main Logic Board
1. As described previously, power down the server.
2. Make sure that the following switches, shown in Figure 1, are set
to disabled to prevent any unauthorized update to your BIOS:
SW1-1 BIOS upgrade Disabled (Off)
SW1-3 Boot block update Disabled (Off)

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Powergrade Installation
Remove the CPU Module
1. Place the antistatic wrist strap on your wrist and connect the
grounding clip to a non-painted metal surface of the computer's
chassis.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew and remove the CPU
module retaining bracket (Figure 2).
3. Grasping both ends of the CPU module, carefully remove it from
the main logic board and place it on an antistatic surface.
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4
Figure 2. Removing the CPU Module

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Install the Voltage Regulator Module(s)
For kit FR-PCB5U-AA, install one voltage regulator module onto the
voltage regulator pins nearest the center of the new CPU module. For
kits -AB and -AC, install two voltage regulator modules on the CPU
module (one for each CPU installed). Note: Any extra voltage regulator
module can be saved as a spare.
Item A in Figure 3 shows the CPU module switch location.
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A
Figure 3. Installing a Voltage Regulator Module

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Check the Switch Settings
Check the switch settings, shown in Figure 4, for a CPU with a speed of
200 MHz as listed in Table 2 (66 MHz ×3 ≅200 MHz).
Table 2. CPU Module Switch Settings
CPU Speed Switch Position Description
200 MHz SW4-1 Down 66 MHz bus frequency
SW4-2 Down ×3 bus/core frequency
SW4-3 Up
SW4-4 Down
J8
J9
J10
J11
J12
J13
J14
J15
CPU #1
CPU #2
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SW4
UP
Figure 4. CPU Module Switch Location

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Move the SIMMs
Remove the SIMMs from the old CPU module and install them in the
same order on the new CPU module.
1. Press the SIMM retaining clips out (A, Figure 5).
2. Pivot the SIMM down and pull it out of the socket (B, Figure 5).
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A
A
B
B
Figure 5. Removing the SIMMs from the CPU Module
3. Install the SIMM in the new CPU module at a 45°angle, making
sure the notch on the SIMM is on the right.

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4. Rock the SIMM gently until it engages the bottom socket, then tip it
upright until both retaining clips (A) engage.
If you have additional SIMMs, install them as pairs only. SIMMs in a
bank must be the same type and size. Check your
Prioris HX 6000
System Reference Manual
for the correct installation in each block.
Install the CPU Module
1. Install the CPU module into the dedicated CPU slot on the main
logic board.
2. Secure the CPU module to the main logic board using the
previously removed retaining bracket, screw, and a Phillips
screwdriver (Figure 6).
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DEC01024-
3
Figure 6. Installing the CPU Module

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Install any Video Option Card
If you previously removed a video option card, you can install it again.
Replace the Panel and Reconnect the Cables
1. Install the left side panel and lock the server. The server will not
power up with the side panel removed.
2. Connect the cables, the monitor power cord, and the server
power cord to the back of the server.
Run the System Configuration Utility (SCU)
The SCU enables you to check or change your server’s configuration.
Run the SCU to configure your server for the new CPU chip or
module.
To start and run the SCU:
1. Insert the SCU diskette into drive A and turn on your server. The
diskette should boot automatically.
2. When the SCU title appears, press any key to continue.
Afterwards, follow the instructions on your screen to access the
SCU main menu.
3. From the main menu, press the up or down arrow to highlight an
item and then press Enter to select it. Press F1 at any time for
help about a selection.
4. From the main menu select Configure Computer and then View
and Edit Details. Example:
If you installed a video option card, select the Advanced Control
Group and disable the Embedded - PCI VGA controller.
5. Select Save and Exit to configure your server for the CPU
module.
6. When complete, remove the SCU diskette from drive A.

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7. Move the video cable to the newly installed video card and reboot
your server.
Refer to Chapter 2, “Server Software and Utilities,” in your computer System
Reference Guide for any additional information on running the SCU.
Troubleshooting
Using the Crisis Recovery Diskette if Necessary
The crisis recovery diskette may be used only if your computer’s BIOS
fails or if a BIOS upgrade is unsuccessful.
When using the Crisis Recovery diskette, you must remove any video
option card and enable the onboard VGA.
1. Turn off the server and set SW1-2 (Figure 1) to ON (Recovery
mode).
2. Insert the Crisis Recovery diskette into drive A and reboot the
computer.
NOTE: Remember to return switch SW1-2 to its
Normal (OFF) position after using the crisis recovery
diskette.
Bulletin Board Access
For future reference, you can access product information and software
updates using the Internet at:
http://www.windows.digital.com
http://www.windows.digital.com/~ftp/00-index.htp
You can also access software updates through Digital's Bulletin Board
Service (BBS) by calling in the United States 508-496-8800.
The BBS is not a source for technical support. For advice, please call
your local Digital Service Representative.