HP 9000 Series 300 Installation and operating manual

Installation Reference
HP 9000 Series 300 Computers
HP Part umber 98561-90000
Fliiil HEWLETT
~~ PACKARD
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Installing Your System
Introduction. ......................................................... .. 1
Getting Started. ...................................................... .. 1
How
This Reference Is Organized 2
Your Computer's Parts 4
Installing Your
Computer 5
The Computer Section 5
The Monitor Section 8
The Keyboard Section 17
The Video Display Section 20
Chapter 2: Reading the Self-Test
Self-Test Messages
24
Status Messages 27
Where to Go Next ............................................... .. 27
Error Messages .................................................. .. 28
Boot ROM Beeper 28
Boot ROM Errors 29
Running an Extended Memory Test .................................... .. 30
What To Do When Errors Occur 30
Where To Get Help 31
Boot ROM Error Messages 31
Where to Go Next 31
Notes 32
Chapter 3: Reference
Replacing
the Fuse ................................................... .. 34
Processor Board Switches 35
Processor Boards for Model 320 37
Processor Boards for Model 330. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38
Processor Boards for Model 350. ..................................... 38
Processor Board for Model 318 39
Processor I30ard for Model 319 39
Processor Board for Model 340 40
Processor Boards for Model 360. ................................... .. 40
Processor Boards for Model 370 40
Setting Processor Board Switches 42
Table of Contents v

Human Interface Card Switches 43
Human Interface Card Switches 44
System Interface Board Switches 45
HP-IB and RS-232 Switches 46
Optional Disc Interface Switches 47
LA JSwitches
48
Chapter 4: Glossary
Chapter 5: Installing Add-on Accessories
VI Table of Contents

Installing Your System
Introduction 1
This manual covers the installation of all Series 300 computers, as well as their monitors
and keyboards.
For
the purpose of consistency, the computers will be referred to by their product number
only. The term, "the computer" will be used when referring to any of the various models.
Getting Started
Your new computer has just arrived. You're looking for some easy instructions to get
it set up and running, and you've turned to this reference for help. You've come to the
right place.
Before you proceed,
we want to address a few preconceptions you may have about
computer documentation. Yes, we know that you may be less than enthusiastic about
reading this reference. You're concerned that you'll have to read for hours before you can
finally put the book down and actually do something with your computer. Or perhaps
you're afraid that we'll presume you have a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, give you a
schematic of the computer, and tell you to figure it out for yourself.
Forget it.
That's not going to happen here. This reference tells you how to put your
computer system together and turn it on. When you're finished with this manual, you'll
be ready to load and use your operating system or applications program.
Installing Your
System 1

How This Reference Is Organized
This reference has two chapters. Please read them in order, performing the installation
procedures as you
go.
Chapter 1 - Installing Your System. The section you're now reading tells you how
your installation guide
is organized. The rest of the chapter explains how to install
your system.
It expands on the procedure in the Installation Card, and deals with any
problems.
Chapter 2 - Reading The Self-Test. This chapter tells you how to turn on your computer
system and read and interpret the self-test messages.
Reference.
This section contains information that you don't normally need for installa-
tion, but that may be valuable at a later date or for tutorial purposes. You are referred
to this section from the main body of the guide where appropriate.
Glossary. This section contains definitions of terms used in this reference.
Add-on Accessories.
If you purchase add-on accessories after your system is installed,
you will install
them yourself. Store the installation instructions in this section. Those
accessories which you purchase
with the system will be installed at the factory.
2Installing Your System

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Your Computer's Parts
Installing Your System 3

Your Computer's Parts
The Figures on the facing page show the various parts of the computer which are referred
to in this Reference. Note that due to the large number of different configurations, some
of
the items pointed out may be in adifferent place than in these Figures. They will,
however, look
the same.
Power Switch -
This is the switch you use to turn power on and off. When power is
on, the switch is "in" or flush with the front of the computer; the switch is "out" when
power
is off.
-LINE ON Indicator - This green indicator is lit when power is turned on. When power
is off, the indicator is off.
Fans - The computer has two small built-in fans to keep it cool. The fans should always
be running when the computer is on. If either fan ever goes off while the computer is
powered on, switch the computer off and call your HP Service Representative.
Accessory Slots -Remove these covers
to install memory cards, interface cards, and other
accessories.
Power Socket -
The three-pronged power socket is especially designed for an HP power
cord.
The power cord is shipped in the carton this reference came in.
Voltage Select Switch -
The computer is designed to run at either 85-129 Vac or 187-250
Vac.
The line frequency range is 48-66 Hz. The voltage select switch sets the computer
to run at the lower (120 Vac) or upper (240 Vac) range.
Fuse - A fuse
rated at 250V, 8A, must be in place for your computer to run safely.
HP-HIL Interface -You will plug your HP-HIL cable into this receptacle.
4Installing Your System

Installing Your Computer
This section explains how to install your system. It expands on the procedure presented
in
the Installation Picture-guide, and deals with any problems which you may encounter.
The computer comes in several versions. Each version has adifferent Installation Picture-
guide
due to differences in the hardware. However, the versions will be covered together
here except for the monitors, which are quite different.
Before you move on to
the first step, look at the photo at the beginning of this chapter
and familiarize yourself wiLh the computer parts. Find each part on your own computer
as you look over the list.
There are four sections to the installation procedure: the Computer section, the Monitor
section,
the Keyboard section and the Video Display section.
The Computer Section
This section covers unpacking and installing the computer mainframe.
Remove the computer from this carton.
The computer is packed in alarge carton together with a box containing accessory items.
Go
ahead and remove the computer from the large box.
Place it on your desk.
Place the computer on any convenient surface. It need not be at your work area, as
the computer is designed for remote operation. Be sure that there is at least 50mm (2
inches) of space at the front and back for ventilation. The fans draw cooling air through
the grill in the front panel and out the back. Do not operate the computer in areas with
excessive dust or smoke.
Installing Your System 5

Position the Computer to Allow Free Air Flow
Leave enough clearance
at the back of the computer for any cables that will be connected.
If pressure is exerted against the computer-end of these cables, the connector could be
damaged.
Open the long box and remove the power cord.
The long box is called the Localization Kit. and contains items such as power cords,
keyboard cables,
and this manual.
Compare the voltage setting to the power cord.
Your computer can be set to operate at nominal line voltages of 120 or 240 Vac. It was
set
at the factory to the line voltage in your area. However, it is agood idea to check
the setting and change it if it is incorrect.
ICAUTION I
The computer can be damaged if set for 120 Vac and plugged into
ahigher voltage.
The best way to check for correct setting is to determine whether you have the correct
power cord, then use the furnished chart to determine the correct setting for the power
cord.
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Denmark 8120·2956 912 250V,
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Europe 8120-1689 902 250V, 6A • L
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Switzerland 8120·2104 906 250V, 6A
United States 8120-1378 903 120V, lOA NOTE:
Plugs are viewed from connector end.
Shape of mOlded plug
United States 8120-0698 904 240V, lOA
may vary within country.
Available Power Cords
Check the voltage setting.
Now compare the voltage figure from the previous step with the setting on the rear panel
of
the computer.
"':':'Ji-_-120V Position
240V Position
Voltage Select Switch
The switch should be in the up position if you have aUnited States 120V power cord,
and in the down position otherwise.
Installing Your System 7

Connect power to the computer.
Locate the power switch and press it in and out a few times to get the feel of it. Now
set it to the off position (that is, the switch is "out").
Connect the power cord to the Computer's power socket. Then connect the other end to
the wall socket.
If areplacement power cord is needed, make sure you order an HP
power cord that is identical to the original. Otherwise, electrical
shock or equipment damage may result.
The Monitor Section
This section covers installing your video display monitor and connecting it to the
computer mainframe. The monitors are not similar enough to cover together, so they
are separated by resolution and whether monochrome or color, and covered individually.
Medium-resolution Monochrome
This section covers installing amedium-resolution monochrome monitor.
Find and unpack the video board.
If you ordered an unbundled system or are upgrading your system, the video board may
have come separately. Locate the video board carton. It will have the number 9S542A
stamped on it.
Install the video board in the computer.
The video board must be installed in the bottom slot in the computer. If a board is
already located there, it must be removed and positioned elsewhere.
Find the video display monitor carton.
The monitor furnished with your computer is the HP 35731A/B 12-inch Monochrome
Video Monitor.
Find the carton containing your monitor. It will have HP 35731 printed on it. Go ahead
and unpack the monitor and place it on aconvenient surface at your work area.
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ICAUTION I
Turn your computer OFF before installing the monitor.
ICAUTION I
Do not obstruct the air vents at the top and sides of the monitor.
Check the voltage select setting to be the same as the computer.
Your monitor has avoltage select switch. Make sure that the monitor is set to the same
voltage range as the computer.
Find the audio/video cable.
Atwo-conductor cable is furnished for audio and video. One conductor is marked "Video"
at each end and the other is marked "SPKR".
Connect the audio/video cable.
Connect one end of the "Video" cable to the Video Out connector on the computer.
Connect one end of the "SPKR" cable to the Audio Out connector on the computer.
Then connect the other ends to the monitor.
Install the HP-HIL cable.
The HP-HIL cable is keyed. It has ablack dot at one end and two black dots at the
other.
Locate the two-dot end of the HP-HIL cable. It is marked with two black dots.
Connect the two-dot end of the HP-HIL cable to the computer. The computer socket is
also coded with two dots.
Connect the one-dot end of the HP-HIL cable to the monitor. The monitor receptacle is
also coded with one dot.
Installing Your System 9

Connect power to the monitor.
The power cord is located in the carton containing the monitor. Connect it to the power
socket.
Then connect the other end to the wall socket.
Turn the monitor 01 . This allows the monitor to warm up while you are installing the
keyboard.
Your system should now look like this:
Monitor
Computer
o
Computer with Medium-resolution Monochrome Monitor
Medium-resolution Color
This section covers installing amedium-resolution color monitor.
Find and unpack the video board.
If you ordered an wlbundled system or are upgrading your system, the video board may
have come separately. Locate
the video board carton. It will have the number 98543A
stamped on it.
Install the video board in the computer.
The video board must be installed in the bottom slot in the computer. If a board is
already located there, it must be removed and positioned elsewhere.
Find the video display monitor carton.
The monitor furnished with your computer IS the HP 35741A 12-inch Color Video
Monitor.
Find the carton containing your monitor. It will have HP 35741 printed on it. Go ahead
and unpack the monitor and place it on aconvenient surface at your work area.
10 Installing Your System

ICAUTION I
Turn your computer OFF before installing the monitor.
ICAUTION I
Do not obstruct the air vents at the top and sides of the monitor.
Check the voltage select setting.
Your monitor has avoltage select switch. Make sure that the monitor is set to the same
voltage range as the computer.
Find the video cables.
The video cable carries video signals from the computer to the monitor. Your monitor
has three separate video cables for red, blue and green. The cables are identical and may
be used for any color.
Connect the video cables.
The video cables are color-coded Red, Blue and Green. The monitor output connectors
are labelled R,
Band G. Connect each video cable connector to the appropriate video
connector on
the computer. Then connect the other ends of the cables to the Monitor.
Install the audio cable.
Now find and install the audio cable. It has an RCA connector on each end. Install it
between
the computer and the monitor.
Install the HP-HIL cable.
The HP-HIL cable is keyed. It has ablack dot at one end and two black dots at the
other.
Locate the two-dot end of the HP-HIL cable. It is marked with two black dots.
Connect the two-dot end of the HP-HIL cable to the computer. The computer socket is
also coded with two dots.
Connect the one-dot end of the HP-HIL cable to the monitor. The monitor receptacle is
also coded with one dot.
Installing Your System
11

Connect power to the monitor.
The power cord is located in the carton containing the monitor. Connect it to the power
socket. Then connect the other end to the wall socket.
Turn the monitor ON. This allows the monitor to warm up while you are installing the
keyboard.
Your system should now look like this:
Monitor
Computer
Computer with Medium-resolution Color Monitor
High-resolution Monochrome
This section covers installing ahigh-resolution monochrome monitor.
Find and unpack the video board.
If you ordered an unbundled system or are upgrading your system, the video board may
have come separately. Locate
the video board carton. It will have the number 98544A
stamped on it.
Install the video board in the computer.
The video board must be installed in the bottom slot in the computer. If a board is
already located there, it must be removed and positioned elsewhere.
Find the video display monitor carton.
The monitor furnished with your computer IS an HP 98786A 17-inch high-resolution
monochrome Video Monitor.
Find the carton contailJing your monitor. It will have HP 98786 printed on it. Go ahead
and unpack the monitor and place it on aconvenient surface at your work area.
12 Installing Your System