HP 743 Series Use and care manual

Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality
new and certied-used/pre-owned equipment
• FAST SHIPPING AND
DELIVERY
• TENS OF THOUSANDS OF
IN-STOCK ITEMS
• EQUIPMENT DEMOS
• HUNDREDS OF
MANUFACTURERS
SUPPORTED
• LEASING/MONTHLY
RENTALS
• ITAR CERTIFIED
SECURE ASSET SOLUTIONS
SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS
Experienced engineers and technicians on staff
at our full-service, in-house repair center
WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT
Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment
We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins
www.artisantg.com/WeBuyEquipment
REMOTE INSPECTION
Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with
our interactive website at www.instraview.com
LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Visit us on the web at www.artisantg.com for more
information on price quotations, drivers, technical
specications, manuals, and documentation
Contact us: (888) 88-SOURCE | [e-mail] | www.artisantg.com
SM
View
Instra

Technical Reference Manual for OEMs
HP Models 743, 744, and 748
HP Part No. A4511-90601
Printed in USA
August, 1997
Special Online Edition 1199
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

ii
Legal Notices
Legal Notices
Manual Content
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind about this manual, including, but not lim-
ited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages about the furnishing, performance, or use of this mate-
rial.
Copyright © Hewlett-Packard Company 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999. This document con-
tains information which has been protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Reproduc-
tion, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as
allowed under the copyright laws.
Software mentioned and documentation is based in part on the Fourth Berkeley Software
Distribution under license from the Regents of the University of California.
Restricted Rights Legend
Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as
set forth in subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software
clause at FARs 52.227.7013.
Hewlett-Packard Company
Embedded Systems Operation
3000 Minuteman Road
Andover, MA 01810
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

iii
Printing History
Printing History
The printing date and edition number shown is the current edition of this manual. The print-
ing date changes when a new edition is printed. Minor changes may be made at reprint with-
out changing the printing date.
August 1994, Edition 1
April 1995, Edition 2
September 1995 Edition 3
June 1996, Edition 4
December 1996, Edition 5
March 1997, Edition 6
August 1997, Edition 7
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

iv
Safety Symbols and Conventions
Safety Symbols and Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
NOTE: Notes contain important information set off from the text.
CAUTION: Caution messages indicate procedures which, if not observed, could result in damage to
equipment. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
WARNING: Warning messages indicate procedures or practices which, if not observed, could result
in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and met.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

Contents
Contents-1
1 General Information
Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computers 1-2
Product Description 1-2
1-6
Supported Configurations 1-7
Model 743 Memory 1-7
Model 744 Memory 1-7
System Graphics 1-8
Model 743 and Model 744 External Devices 1-9
Keyboard and Mouse 1-9
Model 743 and Model 744 Cables 1-9
Model 743 and Model 744 Functional Description 1-11
Model 744 Block Diagram 1-14
CPU Circuit 1-15
Boot ROM Circuit 1-16
Graphics Circuit 1-16
Model 743 Memory Controller Circuit 1-17
Model 744 Memory Controller Circuit 1-17
LED Displays 1-18
I/O Controller ASIC 1-18
VME Controller ASIC 1-23
I/O Expansion 1-25
I/O Expansion Block Diagrams 1-26
Model 748 Ruggedized Workstation 1-27
Product Description 1-27
Supported Configurations 1-27
Model 748 Ruggedized Workstation Functional Description 1-30
Environmental Specifications for Monitors 1-31
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Support Overview 1-32
Standard Support 1-32
Additional OEM Support Programs 1-32
2 References
HP Hardware Manuals 2-2
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

Contents
Contents-2
Installation Guides 2-2
Service Manuals 2-2
Diagnostic Manuals 2-3
HP Software Manuals 2-4
3 Quality
Safety Compliance Programs 3-2
Introduction 3-2
Underwriter’s Laboratories (USA) 3-2
Canadian Standards Association (Canada) 3-2
TUV Rheinland (Germany) 3-2
Electromagnetic Compatibility Programs 3-3
Introduction 3-3
Federal Communications Commission (USA) 3-3
European Community 3-3
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (Japan) 3-3
Overview 3-4
Electromagnetic Field Emissions Test Suite 3-4
Electromagnetic Field Immunity/Susceptibility Test Suite 3-5
Line Transients Immunity/Susceptibility Test Suite 3-6
Climatic and Dynamic Environmental Ruggedness 3-8
Introduction 3-8
Overview 3-8
Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude Test Suite 3-9
Acoustics 3-11
Sound Power Levels 3-11
Statistical Reliability 3-12
Annualized Failure Rate Projections 3-12
Mean Time Between Failure Computations 3-12
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

Contents
Contents-3
4 Mechanical Information
Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computers 4-2
Key Components 4-2
Air Flow Requirements 4-4
Interface Connectors 4-6
Mechanical Dimensions 4-7
Model 748 Chassis and Modules 4-20
Weights 4-27
Mounting and Support 4-28
Mechanical Drawings 4-28
Conversion Cables 4-28
Chassis Parts and Models 4-29
5 Electrical Information
Video Connector Pinouts 5-3
Audio Connector Pinouts 5-8
HP Parallel Connector Pinouts 5-10
RS-232 Connector Pinouts 5-12
AUI LAN Connector Pinouts 5-14
Single-Ended SCSI Connector Pinouts 5-16
FW SCSI Connector Pinout 5-18
PS/2 Connector Pinouts 5-20
VME Connector Pinouts 5-21
Real-Time Clock (RTC) Battery Information 5-37
Battery Specifications 5-37
Video Output Signal Specifications 5-37
Video Timing Specifications 5-37
6 Power Requirements
Power Distribution 6-2
FW SCSI Estimated Power Consumption 6-6
Monitor Power Specifications 6-6
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

Contents
Contents-4
Power Budgeting 6-7
7 Product Design Considerations
Application Information 7-2
VME Services Updates 7-2
VME Systems Design Considerations for Models 743, 744, and 748 7-2
System Integration 7-3
Hardware Power On Information 7-3
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

1-1
1
General Information
The General Information Chapter provides general information on the Model 743 and Model
744 VME Board Computers, the Model 748 Ruggedized Workstation, environmental speci-
fications for the supported monitors, and OEM support.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

1-2
General Information
Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computers
Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computers
The sections that follow contain the Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computer prod-
uct descriptions and functional descriptions.
Product Description
HP Model 744 VME Board Computers are based on the PA 7300LC CPU. HP Model 743
VME Board Computers are based on the PA 7100LC CPU. Running either HP-UX or HP-RT
operating systems, they are typically installed in a VME backplane.
• Model 744/165L: HP-UX operating system, 165 MHz system clock
• Model 744rt/165L: HP-RT operating system, 165 MHz system clock
• Model 744/132L: HP-UX operating system, 132 MHz system clock
• Model 744rt/132L: HP-RT operating system, 132 MHz system clock
• Model 743i/64: HP-UX operating system, 64 MHz system clock
• Model 743i/100: HP-UX operating system, 100 MHz system clock
• Model 743rt/64: HP-RT operating system, 64 MHz system clock
• Model 743rt/100: HP-RT operating system, 100 MHz system clock
Each board computer is complete with the core I/O of an HP-PA workstation in a single-slot
VME solution with expandability for more I/O or RAM in a two-slot or three-slot VME solu-
tion. The core design includes application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) that add VME
and real-time features.
Figure 1-1 illustrates the front panel of Model 743 and Model 744 Board Computers.
Figure 1-1 Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computer Front View
Table 1-2 lists the feature sets of the Model 743iVME Board Computer
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

1-3
General Information
Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computers
.
Table 1-1 Model 743i(A4260A) and 743rt (A4261A) Features
Feature Specifications
VME Slot Configuration Single Slot - Standard features
Two Slots - GSC expansion kit (A4219A),
or PMC Bridge Adapter (A4504A)
Three Slots - ATM card (J3420A) and GSC expansion kit (A4219A),
or PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) Expansion Adapter (A4509A)
CPU 64 or 100 MHz PA-RISC PA7100-LC
256 KB cache
1 KB on-chip instruction cache
Floating point coprocessor
64-bit wide ECC memory controller
Clocks Battery backed real-time clock
Interval timers (one 32-bit and two 16-bit)
Watchdog timer
Operating System HP-UX 9.05 or later, or
HP-RT 2.21 patch or later
User Interface HP VUE graphical user interface (HP-UX 9.05 or later)
HP CDE graphical user interface (HP-UX 10.10 or later)
HP-RT
Compatibility Source and binary code compatible with the Series 700 product family
Monitors Single or multiple display depending on the number of installed graphics options (on-
board and/or external). HP-UX 9.x supports up to two displays and HP-UX 10.x supports
up to three displays.
Color monitors
17-inch, 1280 x 1024
19-inch, 1280 x 1024
Terminals - Text only connected to RS-232C port
Optional Graphics On-board (option 202=64MHz w/graphics or option 204=100MHz w/graphics)
Main Memory Single VME Slot Configuration - 32 to 128 MB (A4265A=32MB, or A4266A=64MB)
Two VME Slots Configuration - 32 to 256 MB
Standard Features Internal SCSI-2 single-ended bus
CD-Quality audio (not supported on HP-RT)
Two asynchronous RS-232-C ports
One HP parallel port
One LAN AUI port
Two mini-DIN PS/2 ports
Two sites for memory cards
Video connector for onboard graphics
Two Slot Upgrades PMC Bridge Adapter (A4504A) with two PMC sites
GSC Expansion kit (A4219A) with two GSC sites
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

1-4
General Information
Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computers
Table 1-2 lists the feature sets of the Model 744/132L VME Board Computer
.
Three Slot Upgrades PMC Expansion Adapter (A4509A) with two additional PMC sites
ATM card (J3420A) (Requires GSC expansion kit A4262A - one additional site supported
for 3x5 GSC card) (Not available with HP-RT)
Table 1-1 Model 743i(A4260A) and 743rt (A4261A) Features
Feature Specifications
Table 1-2 Models 744/132L (A4500A) and 744rt/132L (A4520A) Features
Feature Specifications
VME Slot Configuration Single Slot - Standard features
Two Slots - PMC Bridge Adapter (A4504A)
GSC expansion kit (A4219A)
HCRX graphics (A4315A or A4316A)
FWD SCSI (A4268A)
8-plane graphics (A4267A)
Three Slots - ATM card (J3420A) and expansion kit (A4219A), or
PMC Expansion Adapter (A4509A)
CPU 132 MHz PA-RISC PA7300-LC
128 KB Primary internal cache (64 KB instruction cache, 64KB
data cache)
Clocks Battery backed real-time clock
Interval timers (one 32-bit and two 16-bit)
Watchdog timer
Operating System HP-UX 10.20 or later, or HP-RT 2.21 patch or later
User Interface HP VUE graphical user interface (HP-UX)
HP CDE graphical user interface (HP-UX)
HP-RT
Compatibility Source and binary code compatible with the Series 700 product family
Monitors Single or multiple display depending on the number of installed graphics options
(on-board and/or external)
Color monitors
17-inch, 1280 x 1024
19-inch, 1280 x 1024
Terminals - Text only connected to RS-232C port
Optional Graphics Onboard (A4500A option 120)
PMC Visualize-EG Graphics Card (A4979A)
Note: A maximum of four graphics displays are allowed with HP-UX 10.10
ACE and later releases, a maximum of one graphics display with HP-RT.
Main Memory Single VME Slot Configuration - 64 to 256 MB A4503A, A4449A, A6005A)
Two VME Slots Configuration - 64 to 1024 MB
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

1-5
General Information
Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computers
Table 1-3 lists the feature sets of the Model 744/165L VME Board Computer
.
Standard Features Internal SCSI-2 single-ended bus
CD-Quality audio (not supported on HP-RT)
Two asynchronous RS-232-C ports
One HP parallel port
One LAN AUI port
Two mini-DIN PS/2 ports
One site for memory card stack
Video connector for onboard graphics
Conversion cables are included in base kit.
Two Slot Upgrades PMC Bridge Adapter (A4504A) with two PMC sites
GSC Expansion kit (A4219A) with two GSC sites)
Three Slot Upgrades PMC Expansion Adapter (A4509A)
ATM card (J3420A) (Requires GSC expansion kit A4219A - one additional site
supported for 3x5 GSC card) (Not available with HP-RT.)
Table 1-2 Models 744/132L (A4500A) and 744rt/132L (A4520A) Features
Feature Specifications
Table 1-3 Model 744/165L (A4511A) and 744rt/165L (A4512A) Features
Feature Specifications
VME Slot Configuration Single Slot - Standard features
Two Slots - PMC Bridge Adapter (A4504A)
GSC expansion kit (A4219A)
Three Slots -ATM card (J3420A) and expansion kit (A4219A), or
PMC Expansion Adapter (A4509A)
CPU 165 MHz PA-RISC PA7300-LC
128 KB Primary internal cache (64 KB instruction cache, 64KB data
cache)
512 KB Secondary external cache
Clocks Battery backed real-time clock
Interval timers (one 32-bit and two 16-bit)
Watchdog timer
Operating System HP-UX 10.20 or later, or HP-RT 3.01 patch or later
User Interface HP VUE graphical user interface (HP-UX)
HP CDE graphical user interface (HP-UX)
HP-RT
Compatibility Source and binary code compatible with the Series 700 product family
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

1-6
General Information
Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computers
Monitors Single or multiple display depending on the number of installed graphics options
(on-board and/or external)
Color monitors
17-inch, 1280 x 1024
19-inch, 1280 x 1024
Terminals - Text only connected to RS-232C port
Optional Graphics Onboard (A4500A option 120)
PMC Visualize-EG Graphics Card (A4979A)
Note: A maximum of four graphics displays are allowed with HP-UX 10.10 ACE
and later releases, a maximum of one graphics display with HP-RT.
Main Memory Single VME Slot Configuration - 64, 128, or 256 MB (A4503A, A4449A or
A6005A)
Two VME Slots Configuration - 64 MB to 1024 MB
Standard Features Internal SCSI-2 single-ended bus
CD-Quality audio (not supported on HP-RT)
Two asynchronous RS-232-C ports
One HP parallel port
One LAN AUI port
Two mini-DIN PS/2 ports
One site for memory card stack
Video connector for onboard graphics
Conversion cables are included in base kit.
Two Slot Upgrades PMC Bridge Adapter (A4504A) with two PMC sites
GSC Expansion kit (A4219A) with two GSC sites
Three Slot Upgrades PMC Expansion Adapter (A4509A)
ATM card (J3420A) (Requires GSC expansion kit A4219A - one additional site
supported for 3x5 GSC card) (Not available with HP-RT.)
Table 1-3 Model 744/165L (A4511A) and 744rt/165L (A4512A) Features
Feature Specifications
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

1-7
General Information
Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computers
Supported Configurations
This section discusses the following supported configurations: memory, system graphics,
external devices, cables, and keyboard and mouse.
Hewlett-Packard only supports products having Hewlett-Packard approved parts, accesso-
ries, peripherals, operating systems, and application programs.
Model 743 Memory
Standard memory is Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) RAM cards. Up to four RAM
cards may be installed. RAM upgrades include:
• HP A4265A 32 MB RAM Card
• HP A4266A 64 MB RAM Card
Model 743 VME Board Computers use custom 60-ns TSOP-based RAM cards. Use of TSOP
packaging allows adequate cooling in single-slot installations.
Two stack locations for RAM cards are used. The primary RAM stack is on the right side, the
secondary one is on the left side. Only one RAM card can be used in the secondary, or left
stack, if a GSC+ card is added in the secondary GSC+ slot. Three RAM cards can be used in
the primary stack. If more than one RAM card is used in either stack, the optional HP 4262A
GSC Expansion Kit or A4504A PMC Bridge Adapter (HP-UX only) must be installed; then
the board computer will occupy two VME slots in a VME chassis.
RAM cards may be placed in any order. A higher density card can be added on top of a low
density card and vice versa.
Model 744 Memory
Standard memory is Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) RAM cards. Up to four RAM
cards may be installed. RAM upgrades include:
• HP A4501A 64 MB RAM Card
• HP A4449A 128 MB RAM Card
• HP A6005A 256 MB RAM Card
Model 744 VME Board Computers use custom TSOP-based RAM cards. Use of TSOP pack-
aging allows adequate cooling in single-slot installations.
There is only one stack location for RAM cards on the Model 744. Memory cards are stacked
in the same orientation; that is, there is no need to rotate cards 180 degrees relative to the pre-
viously inserted card as in the Model 743. If more than one RAM card is used, the optional
HP 4219A GSC expansion kit must be installed; then the board computer will occupy two
VME slots in a VME chassis.
When mixing the 128 MB and 256 MB RAM card with cards of a different capacity, the 128
MB and 256 MB card(s) must always be in the lower memory slots.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

1-8
General Information
Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computers
System Graphics
The Model 743 and Model 744 Board Computers can be ordered with optional on-board
graphics.
The Model 744 supports up to four optional PMC Visualize-EG graphics cards.
The HP-UX 10.20 ACE operating system supports up to four displays.
The HP-RT operating system supports only one graphics display.
Table 1-4 shows the display resolutions and refresh rates that are supported on current and
older graphics devices.
NOTE: The HCRX graphics options support a Frame Buffer of 1280 by 1024; therefore, the monitor
selected must support a resolution of 1280 by 1024.
With the D8900A monitor, HP-UX 10.20 ACE or 11.00, and the A4267A graphics card or
Model 743 onboard graphics, these resolutions are not supported.
Table 1-4 Supported Graphics Configurations
Display
Pixel
Resolution
Display
Refresh
Rate
On-
board
Graphic
s
HP A4267A
8-Plane
GSC Card
HP A4315A 8-Plane
or
HP A4316A 24-Plane
HCRX Graphics
1280x1024* 75 Hz
72 Hz
•* •* •
•
1024 x 768* 75 Hz
70 Hz
•* •*
800 x 600 75 Hz • •
640 X 480 75 Hz
60 Hz
••
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

1-9
General Information
Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computers
Model 743 and Model 744 External Devices
The Model 743 and Model 744 support the following external devices:
• LAN Transceiver (Medium Attachment Unit)
HP 28641B ThinLAN Ethernet Transceiver (order number A2670A)
HP 28685B Ethertwist Transceiver (order number A2671A)
HP 28683A Fiber Optic Hub/Transceiver
• Speaker: 8 ohm impedance with 1/8-inch sub-miniature stereo connector
• Single-ended SCSI through the onboard SE SCSI adapter
Keyboard and Mouse
The Model 743 and Model 744 support the mouse with mini-DIN connector (PS/2) and key-
board with mini-DIN connector (PS/2) included in the HP A4030D Localization Kit.
Model 743 and Model 744 Cables
Table 1-5 and Table 1-6 show the part numbers for standard cables and conversion cables
used to interface with the Model 743 and Model 744 I/O backplanes.
Drawings showing mechanical and electrical characteristics for these cables are available.
Refer to chapter 4 in this manual for more information.
Conversion cables provide a way to connect a standard cable to the high-density connectors
on the Model 743 and Model 744 front panels.
All conversion cables, except the A4167A, are 762 plus/minus 30mm (30 plus/minus 1.18
inch) long. The A4167A cable is 250 mm (10 inches) long.
Table 1-5 Model 743 and Model 744 Standard Cables
Product
Number Interface Cable Type
HP 24524G RS-232 3-meter terminal cable; 9-pin female to 25-pin male
HP 24524H RS-232 3-meter modem cable; 9-pin female to 25-pin female
HP C2950A HP Parallel DB 25-pin male to 36-pin Centronics male
HP 92284A HP Parallel DB 25-pin male to 25-pin male
HP K2296 SCSI-2 0.9 meter high-density 50-pin to standard bail locka
a.Additional lengths are available.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

1-10
General Information
Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computers
Table 1-6 Model 743 and Model 744 Conversion Cables
Product
Number Interface Cable Type
HP A4300A HP parallel High-density 25-pin to standard 25-pin female
HP A4301A RS-232 High-density 9-pin to standard 9-pin male
HP A4302A Audio High-density 9-pin to stereo line-in
HP A4303A LAN High-density 15-pin to 15-pin AUI
HP A4304A Video (743) High-density 15-pin to standard 15-pin female
HP A4223A Video (744) High-density 15-pin to standard 15-pin female
HP A4305A Video (743/744) High-density 15-pin to EVC connector
HP A4167A Video (GSC card) Standard 15-pin to EVC connector
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com

1-11
General Information
Model 743 and Model 744 VME Board Computers
Model 743 and Model 744 Functional Description
This section describes the major components of the Model 743 and Model 744 VME board
computers
The system board contains the following functionality:
• Boot ROMs
•CPU
• Graphics
• I/O controller, which controls these interface circuits:
•Audio
• HP Parallel
• LAN
• RS-232-C
• SE SCSI
• Keyboard and mouse
• Battery-backed Real Time/Time-of-Day clock
• Memory controller
Figure 1-2 shows the major components of the Model 743.
Figure 1-3 shows the major components of the Model 744.
Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com