HP 743 Series Use and care manual

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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
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Printing History
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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