HP Model 744 - VME Workstation User manual

Installing the A4315A and A4316A
HCRX/VME Graphics Options
Embedded Systems Operation
Part No. A4315–90604
Edition E1097

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Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Preparing for the Installation
Check That You Have the Necessary Equipment 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Prerequisites 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Prerequisites 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firmware Prerequisites 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Prerequisites 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For HP-UX 9.x only, Configure X Windows and HP VUE 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up a Single Monitor System (HP–UX 9.x only) 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up a Dual Monitor System (HP–UX 9.x only) 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2 Installing the HCRX/VME Graphics Hardware
Remove SBC from the card cage. 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove option boards and expansion board, if installed. 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For Model 743 only, install new Boot ROM if required. 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install front panel extension plate, if needed. 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install HCRX/VME graphics board. 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install a blank cover. 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinstall an option board. 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replace the SBC in the Card Cage. 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the monitor. 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 3 Setting Your Graphics Configuration
Power on your system and set the console device. 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Model 744 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Model 743 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Permanently set the console path and monitor type with the boot console handler. 3–7. . .
Model 744: 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Model 743: 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For HP-UX 10.x only, Configure X Windows and HP CDE or HP–VUE. 3–11. . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

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Preface
This guide describes how to install and configure the HCRX/VME graphics adapter on
your Model 743 or 744 Single Board Computer or Model 748 Industrial System.
We’ve organized this guide as follows:
Chapter 1 This chapter describes how to prepare your computer for the installation.
It lists the contents of the kit, system prerequisites, and how to configure
HP CDE, HP VUE and X Windows for systems that operate with HP-UX.
Chapter 2 This chapter describes the step–by–step procedure for installing the
HCRX/VME graphics option.
Chapter 3 This chapter describes how to configure your system and its software to
recognize the new graphics adapter.
Chapter 4 This chapter tells you what to do if you experience problems after
installing the new graphics adapter.
Audience
This guide is intended for use by anyone familiar with the Model 743 or 744 Single
Board Computer or Model 748Industrial System who wants to install an HCRX/VME
graphics option.

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Installation Notice
Products designated in the applicable Hewlett–Packard price list as customer installable
can be installed by computer–knowledgeable customers who carefully read and follow
the instructions provided. Customers who elect to have the product installed by our field
personnel are charged the applicable field installation charge, as covered under the
standard terms and conditions. For more information, please contact your local sales
representative.
Related Manuals
For more information, refer to the following documents:
•Model 744 Owner’s Guide (A4511–90602)
•Model 743 Owner’ s Guide (A2636–90606)
•Model 748 Owner’s Guide (A4511–90604)
•X11 SERVERrt Installation and Configuration Guide (B5492–90001)

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Revision History
The revision history for each edition of the manual is listed below:
Edition Revision History
E1195 First edition.
E0596 Second edition, revised to include information relating to the
Model 743 rt.
E1097 Third edition, revised to include information relating to the
Model 744 and CDE.

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Problems, Questions, and Suggestions
If you have any questions or problems with our hardware, software, or documentation, please
contact your designated service representative.

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Documentation Conventions
Unless otherwise noted in the text, this guide uses the following symbolic conventions:
literal values Bold words or characters in formats and command descriptions
represent commands that you must use literally. Pathnames are
also in bold.
user–supplied Italic words or characters in formats and command descriptions
values represent values that you must supply. Italics are also used in
text for emphasis.
screen display Information that the system displays appears in this typeface.
Enter A rectangle with rounded corners and a key label denotes a key on
your keyboard. (In this manual we refer to the Enter key. On your
keyboard the key may be labeled either Enter or Return.)
This symbol indicates the end of a chapter or part of this guide.

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Chapter 1
Preparing for the Installation
This chapter describes how to prepare your system for a HCRX8/VME or
HCRX24/VME graphics adapter installation. Before installing your new graphics
adapter, you need to complete the following tasks:
•Check that you have the necessary equipment.
•Make sure that your workstation meets the prerequisites.

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1. Check That You Have the Necessary Equipment
Verify that you have kit A4315A (HCRX8/VME) or kit A4316A (HCRX24/VME).
Ensure that the kit contains the following parts.
•HCRX8/VME or HCRX24/VME graphics board
•Front panel extension plate
•Blank cover
•Screws: Six M2x.45x6mm pan head
Four M2x.45x12mm pan head
Four M2x.45x5mm panhead
•Boot ROM, upgrade (for use with Model 743 only)
•IC removal tool (for use with Model 743 only)
• Disposable anti–static wrist strap
Verify that you have the following tools to perform the installation:
•Small flat blade screwdriver
•#1 Pozidriv screwdriver

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2. System Prerequisites
Your system must meet some hardware and software prerequisites to support the
HCRX/VME graphics options. These prerequisites are described in the following
sections.
Hardware Prerequisites
The required hardware is as follows:
•One of the following color monitors.
– A4032A or A4330D 1280 x 1024, 17–inch, Monitor
– A4033A or A4331D 1280 x 1024, 20–inch, Monitor
•Adapter Cable A4304A
•A minimum of 32-MB RAM if running HP-UX version 10.20, or
a minimum of 16-MB RAM if running HP-UX version 9.x, or
a minimum of 24–MB RAM if running HP–RT
Firmware Prerequisites
The required firmware is as follows:
•A Model 743 Single Board Computer (SBC) may require a firmware upgrade if the
Boot ROM included in this kit is a later version than the one in use on your SBC.
To determine if the Boot ROM of your SBC needs to be replaced, you need to
determine
the revision number , which can be done in one of two ways: use the Boot
Console Handler (BCH) interface as described in the Model 743 Owner ’ s Guide , or
you can examine the label on the Boot ROM – a revision number is printed on the
label. If the revision number on the Boot ROM installed on the Model 743 is a lower
number than the one included in this kit, you should replace the Boot ROM with the
one included in this kit. If the revision number on the Boot ROM installed on the
Model
743 is equal to or greater than the one included in this kit, DO NOT replace
the Boot ROM on the Model 743.
•A Model 744 Single Board Computer (SBC) does not require a firmware upgrade

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Software Prerequisites
The required software is as follows:
•For Model 743 SBC with HP-UX, software release 9.x with patch PHSS_6142, or
release 10.10 or later version.
•For Model 744 SBC with HP-UX, software release 10.20 or later version.
To identify which revision of HP-UX your workstation is running, enter
the following command:
uname –r Enter
A line similar to the following is displayed:
A.09.05
If a number less than 09.05 is displayed it means that you need to update
your software before installing your HCRX/VME graphics upgrade.
•For Model 743 SBC with HP-R T , the operating system software revision of the host
system must be HP-UX 10.10, and the HP-R T tar get system must have HP-R T 2.20
and X11 SERVERrt 2.20. For more information, refer to the X11 SERVERrt
Installation and Configuration Guide.
•For Model 744 SBC with HP-R T , the operating system software revision of the host
system must be HP-UX 10.10, and the HP-R T tar get system must have HP-R T 2.21
and X11 SERVERrt 2.21. For more information, refer to the X11 SERVERrt
Installation and Configuration Guide.
Contact your designated service representative for information on receiving an upgrade to
the correct version of the operating system.

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3. For HP-UX 9.x only, Configure X Windows and HP VUE
NOTICE: If you use HP–UX 10.20 or HP-RT as your operating system,
please go to Chapter 2.
If your HP–UX 9.x system is running X windows and HP VUE, use these procedures to
configure your new HCRX/VME graphics option.
Follow the instructions in “Setting Up a Single Monitor System” to set up your system to
use only the HCRX/VME graphics. Follow the instructions in “Setting Up a Dual
Monitor System” to set up your system to use both the HCRX/VME graphics and the
built–in graphics.
Setting Up a Single Monitor System (HP–UX 9.x only)
This subsection describes how to set up your workstation to use only the HCRX/VME
graphics.
a. Log in as root.
b. Enter the following command line to create a device file to support the HCRX/VME
graphics adapter:
/etc/mknod /dev/new_device_name c 12 0x000000 Enter
Where new_device_name can be any name that doesn’t already exist in the /dev
directory.
This command allows the operating system to recognize the new graphics device.

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c. Enter the following command line to set the attributes of the device file:
chmod 666 /dev/new_device_name Enter
d. Make a backup copy of /usr/lib/X11/X0screens by entering the following command
line:
cp /usr/lib/X11/X0screens /usr/lib/X11/X0screens.backup Enter
e. Use a text editor, such as vuepad or vi, to edit the following file:
/usr/lib/X11/X0screens
f. Edit the file so that every line begins with a pound sign (#).
g. Add the following line to the file exactly as shown:
/dev/new_device_name
Including the new device in X0screens allows X to recognize the new graphics
device.
h. Save your changes and close the file.
NOTICE: Any time that you switch between graphics devices, you need to
change the X0screens file (as described above) so that X will
recognize the new graphics device.

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Setting Up a Dual Monitor System (HP–UX 9.x only)
This subsection describes how to set up your workstation to use both the HCRX/VME
graphics and the onboard graphics.
The HCRX/VME graphics is set up as the default display and console device and the
onboard graphics is set up as the secondary display device.
a. Log in as root.
b. Enter the following command line to create a device file to support the HCRX/VME
graphics adapter:
/etc/mknod /dev/new_device_name c 12 0x000000 Enter
Where new_device_name can be any name that doesn’t already exist in the /dev
directory.
This command allows the operating system to recognize the new graphics device.
c. Enter the following command line to set the attributes of the device file:
chmod 666 /dev/new_device_name Enter
d. Make a backup copy of /usr/lib/X11/X0screens by entering the following command
line:
cp /usr/lib/X11/X0screens /usr/lib/X11/X0screens.backup Enter

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e. Use a text editor, such as vuepad or vi, to edit the following file:
/usr/lib/X11/X0screens
f. Edit the file so that every line begins with a pound sign (#).
g. Add the following two lines to the file exactly as shown and in the order shown:
/dev/new_device_name
/dev/crt
Including the new device in X0screens allows X to recognize the new graphics
device.
Since the device file for the HCRX/VME graphics is listed first, it becomes the
default (0.0) display device and the built–in graphics becomes the secondary (0.1)
display device. The default display device (0.0) is the one that displays the HP VUE
login screen and control panel.
h. Save your changes and close the file.
NOTICE: Any time that you switch between graphics devices, you need to
change the X0screens file (as described above) so that X will
recognize the new graphics device.
i. Use a text editor, such as vuepad or vi, to edit the following file:
/usr/vue/app–defaults/Vuewm

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j. Add the following two lines exactly as shown:
Vuewm*multiScreen: True
Vuewm*screenList: One Two
This gives HP VUE access to both screens.
k. Save your changes and close the file.

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