Intergraph Zx1 ViZual Workstation User guide

Zx1Rack-Mount ViZual Workstation
System Reference
October 1999
D1AA00180

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Intergraph Computer Systems, Huntsville AL 35894-0001
Notice
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be considered a commitment by
Intergraph Computer Systems. Intergraph Computer Systems shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors in, or
omissions from, this document. Intergraph Computer Systems shall not be liable for incidental or consequential
damages resulting from the furnishing or use of this document.
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contract. Nothing stated in, or implied by, this document or its contents shall be considered or deemed a modification
or amendment of such warranties.
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Computer Systems. Zx is a trademark of Intergraph Computer Systems. Other brands and product names are
trademarks of their respective owners.
FCC/DOC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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 when the
equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy. If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. 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, try to correct the interference as follows: reorient or relocate the affected device; increase
the separation between this equipment and the affected device; connect this equipment to an outlet on a circuit different
from the circuit to which the affected device is connected; consult a dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Règlement sur le materiél brouilleur du Canada.

Safety Notices
This is a user-serviceable system. However, there are no user-serviceable parts in the power supply. Please return the
power supply to the manufacturer for repair.
Service and upgrade tasks should be performed by users who can follow instructions in a manual to service equipment,
and can do so without harm to themselves or damage to the equipment.
The AC power cord for this unit is the service disconnect. Ensure the AC power outlet to which the system’s power
cord connects is close to the system and is easily accessible. For protection against electrical shock and energy
hazards, unplug the system’s power cord from its AC power outlet before opening or servicing the system.
If the AC voltage selection switch on the power supply is not set correctly, serious equipment damage may occur when
power to the system is turned on.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock and energy hazards, do not attempt to open the equipment unless instructed, and
do not use a tool for purposes other than instructed.
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with the same or
equivalent type as recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Internal components may be at high temperatures. Allow time for them to cool before handling them.
Internal components can be damaged by static electricity. Use an antistatic wrist strap connected to the bare metal of
the system’s chassis to protect against electrostatic discharge.
If a modem card used in the system receives ground from the system, ensure the system is connected to an earth-
grounded AC power outlet.
Notes
Changes or modifications made to the system that are not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Procedures in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers, and
with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
Read all operating instructions before using this device. Keep these instructions for future reference. Follow all
warnings on the device or in the operating instructions.
To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, always use shielded cables and the power cord
supplied with the system.

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Contents
Preface...........................................................................................................................................vii
About This Document.....................................................................................................................vii
Document Conventions...................................................................................................................vii
Operating System Information.......................................................................................................viii
Hardware Information....................................................................................................................viii
Ergonomic Information..................................................................................................................viii
Customer Support..........................................................................................................................viii
Hardware and Software Support Services.......................................................................viii
World Wide Web .............................................................................................................. ix
Intergraph Bulletin Board Service..................................................................................... ix
Telephone..........................................................................................................................ix
More Support Options........................................................................................................ x
1 Gaining Access to System Components......................................................................................1
Before You Begin............................................................................................................................. 1
Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge..................................................................................................... 1
Opening the Base Unit...................................................................................................................... 2
Opening and Closing the Face Panel ................................................................................................ 2
Closing the Base Unit....................................................................................................................... 3
System Components.......................................................................................................................... 4
2 Upgrading the System................................................................................................................. 7
Before You Begin............................................................................................................................. 7
Adding Memory................................................................................................................................ 7
Upgrading Processors....................................................................................................................... 8
Adding Expansion Cards.................................................................................................................. 9
Slot Locations................................................................................................................... 10
Installing Expansion Cards............................................................................................... 10
Assigning System Resources............................................................................................ 11
Adding Disk Drives to the Disk Drive Bay ....................................................................................11
Adding an Internal Peripheral Device............................................................................................. 11
Adding External SCSI Peripheral Devices ..................................................................................... 14
SCSI Cable Lengths and Device Speeds .......................................................................... 14
SCSI Cable Quality Guidelines........................................................................................ 15
SCSI ID Guidelines.......................................................................................................... 15
SCSI Termination Guidelines for External Devices......................................................... 15
Connecting an External SCSI Drive................................................................................. 15
Changing SCSI Host Adapter or Device Settings............................................................. 16
3 Servicing the System.................................................................................................................. 17
Before You Begin........................................................................................................................... 17
Base Unit Components ................................................................................................................... 18
Disk Drives..................................................................................................................................... 19
System Disk Drive............................................................................................................ 19
CD-ROM Drive................................................................................................................ 20

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Floppy Disk Drive............................................................................................................ 22
Disk Drives in the Disk Drive Bay................................................................................... 23
Disk Drive Bay............................................................................................................................... 24
SAF-TE Card.................................................................................................................................. 26
Power Supply.................................................................................................................................. 27
Processor Modules.......................................................................................................................... 28
Processor Retention Modules......................................................................................................... 29
Dual Inline Memory Modules......................................................................................................... 29
System Board.................................................................................................................................. 31
Expansion Cards............................................................................................................................. 32
Chassis Fan..................................................................................................................................... 32
Disk Drive Bay Fans....................................................................................................................... 34
Lithium (CMOS/Clock) Battery ..................................................................................................... 34
LEDs, Power, and Reset Switches.................................................................................................. 35
4 System Hardware ...................................................................................................................... 37
Functional Diagram........................................................................................................................ 37
Disk Drive Bay............................................................................................................................... 38
Cable Routing and Pinouts............................................................................................... 38
Jumper Settings ................................................................................................................ 40
Disk Drive LEDs.............................................................................................................. 40
Power Supply.................................................................................................................................. 41
Chassis Cooling Fans...................................................................................................................... 42
Disk Drive Bay Cooling Fans......................................................................................................... 43
Hardware Monitoring ..................................................................................................................... 43
5 Peripheral Devices..................................................................................................................... 45
Internal Peripheral Device Cables .................................................................................................. 45
Floppy Disk Drive Cable.................................................................................................. 45
EIDE Cable ......................................................................................................................45
Disk Drive Bay SCSI Cable............................................................................................. 46
Ultra Wide SCSI Cable.................................................................................................... 46
Peripheral Device Configuration.................................................................................................... 46
Floppy Disk Drive............................................................................................................ 47
IDE CD-ROM Drive........................................................................................................ 47
SCSI Disk Drives ............................................................................................................. 48
6 System Information................................................................................................................... 49
System Configuration Summary..................................................................................................... 49
System Board Components............................................................................................................. 50
System Specifications..................................................................................................................... 51

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Preface
This System Reference document describes how to service and upgrade your Intergraph Computer
Systems Zx1Rack-Mount ViZual Workstation.
About This Document
This System Reference document is organized as follows:
u Chapter 1, “Gaining Access to System Components,” describes how to open and close the
base unit and how to gain access to internal system components.
u Chapter 2, “Upgrading the System,” describes how to add components to the system.
u Chapter 3, “Servicing the System,” describes how to replace standard system components.
u Chapter 4, “System Hardware,” provides a system hardware overview and technical
information on system components.
u Chapter 5, “Peripheral Devices,” provides information on cabling and configuration of
standard system peripherals.
u Chapter 6, “System Information,” provides system specifications and other general technical
information.
Document Conventions
Bold Commands, words, or characters that you key in literally.
Italic Variable values that you supply, or cross-references.
Monospace Output displayed on the screen.
SMALL CAPS Key names on the keyboard (such as D, ALT,or F3) and names of files and
directories. You can type filenames and directory names in the dialog boxes or
the command line in lowercase unless directed otherwise.
CTRL+DPress a key while simultaneously pressing another key; for example, press CTRL
and D simultaneously.

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Operating System Information
For more detailed information on your workstation’s operating system, see the printed and online
Microsoft documentation delivered with the workstation.
See the Late-Breaking News document (if provided) for important software and documentation
information not covered in this document.
Hardware Information
For detailed information on setting up system hardware and configuring your workstation for
operation, see the System Setup document delivered with the workstation.
For detailed information on your workstation’s system board, system board components, and basic
input/output system (BIOS), see the System Board Manual delivered with the workstation.
See the Late-Breaking News document (if provided) for important hardware and documentation
details not covered in this document.
Ergonomic Information
Read the Ergonomics Guide delivered with your workstation for valuable information on ways to
minimize repetitive stress injuries when working with a computer.
Customer Support
Intergraph Computer Systems offers an assortment of customer support options.
Hardware and Software Support Services
Intergraph Computer Systems provides a variety of hardware services for Intergraph and
third-party equipment. Services include warranty upgrades, repair depot service, on-site hardware
maintenance, system administration, and network consulting. Hardware purchased from Intergraph
Computer Systems includes a factory warranty ranging from 30 days to three years. A detailed
warranty description is available in the Support pages at http://www.intergraph.com/ics on the
World Wide Web.

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Intergraph Computer Systems provides complimentary software support for 30 or 90 days
following shipment of a hardware or software product. This includes World Wide Web access,
Intergraph Bulletin Board Service access, and telephone (Help Desk) support. At the end of the
complimentary support period, you can purchase other levels of software support.
World Wide Web
You can visit Intergraph Computer Systems at http://www.intergraph.com/ics on the World
Wide Web. On these pages, you can get news and product information, technical support
information, product documentation, software updates and fixes, and more.
Intergraph Bulletin Board Service
On the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (IBBS), you can get technical support information,
software updates and fixes, and more.
To connect to the IBBS:
1. Set your system’s communications protocol for eight (8) data bits, no parity, one (1) stop bit,
and any baud rate up to 14,400.
2. Using a modem, call 1-256-730-8786. Outside the United States, call one of the mirror sites
listed on World Wide Web; see the Software Support pages at http://www.intergraph.com.
3. At the login prompt, key in your user ID, or new if you have not used the IBBS before.
4. Follow the menus to find what you need.
If you have trouble connecting to or using the IBBS, call the Customer Response Center at
1-800-633-7248 (product entry IBBS) or leave a message for the IBBS System Operator at
1-256-730-1413.
Telephone
To get customer support by telephone:
♦In the United States, call 1-800-633-7248 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Central Time, Monday through Friday (except holidays).
♦Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or
distributor.

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Have the following information available when you call:
♦Your service number, which identifies your site to Intergraph Computer Systems. You use
your service number for warranty or maintenance calls.
♦Your Customer Personal Identification Number (CPIN). You get a CPIN the first time you
call the Customer Response Center; it is associated with your service number for future call
logging.
♦The product’s name or model number.
♦The product’s serial number. Software product serial numbers are included in the product
packaging. Hardware product serial numbers are on a sticker affixed to the product.
♦Your name and telephone number.
♦A brief description of the question or problem.
More Support Options
To get information on more customer support options:
♦Visit the Support pages at http://www.intergraph.com/ics on the World Wide Web.
♦For hardware support questions in the United States, call 1-800-763-0242.
♦For software support questions in the United States, call 1-800-345-4856.
♦Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or
distributor.

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1 Gaining Access to System Components
This chapter describes how to gain access to major internal components so you can upgrade and
service your Zx1rack-mount workstation.
WARNING This is a user-serviceable system. Service and upgrade tasks should be
performed by users who can follow instructions in a manual to service
equipment, and can do so without harm to themselves or damage to the
equipment.
Before You Begin
WARNING Disconnect the system and peripheral devices from AC power before servicing
WARNING The system is always on when connected to AC power. Before
opening the system, disconnect the system’s power cord from its AC power
outlet.
WARNING Internal components may be at high temperatures. Allow time for them to cool
before handling them.
WARNING Internal components can be damaged by static electricity. Use an antistatic
wrist strap connected to the bare metal of the system’s chassis to protect
against electrostatic discharge.
NOTE “Right side” and “left side” are as seen from the front of the system.
Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge
Sensitive components inside the base unit can be damaged by static electricity. To protect against
this possibility, take the following precautions when working with internal components.
♦Disconnect the base unit from AC power before opening the base unit.
♦Touch the bare metal of the base unit chassis before touching any internal components.
♦Handle all printed circuit boards as little as possible and only by the edges.
♦Leave new parts in their protective packaging until you install them.
♦Use a disposable or reusable antistatic wrist strap when servicing or upgrading the system.
Once you use a disposable wrist strap, you cannot use it again.
♦Attach an antistatic wrist strap to any bare metal part of the base unit chassis. The metal
conductor in the elastic sleeve of a reusable antistatic strap must contact bare skin.

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Opening the Base Unit
WARNING The system is always on when connected to AC power. Before opening the
system, disconnect the system’s power cord from its AC power outlet.
WARNING Replace the cover before operating the system. This ensures proper airflow for
cooling and reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions.
CAUTION Ensure the front and side stabilizers of the rack in which the system is mounted are
fully extended.
To open the base unit:
1. Remove the screws that secure the handles to the rack.
2. Disconnect all cables including the power cable, monitor, and all peripheral cables from the
back of the unit.
3. Slide the base unit out of the rack until it locks in the extended position.
4. Remove and retain the two screws that secure the cover to the chassis: one each on the upper
left and upper right corners of the back of the chassis.
5. Slide the cover back about an inch, then lift the cover off.
6. Attach the grounding clip from the antistatic wrist strap to bare metal.
Opening and Closing the Face Panel
WARNING The system is always on when connected to AC power. Before opening the
face panel, disconnect the system’s power cord from its AC power outlet.
WARNING Close the face panel before operating the system. This ensures proper airflow
for cooling and reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions.
To open the face panel:
1. Open the disk drive bay door.
2. Loosen the two thumb screws that secure the face panel to the base unit (on the upper right
and upper left corners of the face plate). See the following figure.
3. Pull the face panel toward you to open it. The face panel swings down on hinges attached to
the lower corners of the base unit. See the following figure.

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To close the face panel:
1. Lift the face panel upward and push it onto the base unit.
2. Secure the face panel to the base unit by tightening the two thumb screws.
3. Close the disk drive bay door.
Closing the Base Unit
WARNING The system is always on when connected to AC power. Before closing the
system, disconnect the system’s power cord from its AC power outlet.
WARNING Replace the cover before operating the system. This ensures proper airflow for
cooling and reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions.
To close the base unit:
1. Remove the antistatic wrist strap from the base unit.
2. Replace the cover.
3. Secure the cover to the base unit with the screws retained earlier.
4. Slide the base unit into the rack.
5. Secure the base unit to the rack by replacing the screws attaching the handles to the rack.
6. Reconnect all cables including the power cable, monitor, and peripheral cables to the back of
the system.
Face Panel Thumb Screw
(one on each side)

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System Components
The following figures show the system’s major components.
This front, right view shows the system with all covers in place .
Top Cover
Disk Drive Bay
Disk Drive Bay
Door Lock
CD-ROM Drive
Floppy Disk Drive
System LEDs and
Power/Reset Switches
Face Panel

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This back, right view shows major internal components of the system without cables, system
board, and option cards.
Input/Output Panel
Expansion Slots
Disk Drive Bay
Fans
Disk Drive Bay
Face Panel
Peripheral
Device Bay
Chassis Fan/
Mounting
Plate
Power Supply

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2 Upgrading the System
This chapter describes how to upgrade your Zx1rack-mount workstation by adding or replacing
system components.
WARNING This is a user-serviceable system. Service and upgrade tasks should be
performed by users who can follow instructions in a manual to service
equipment, and can do so without harm to themselves or damage to the
equipment.
Before You Begin
WARNING The system is always on when connected to AC power. Before opening the
system, disconnect the system’s power cord from its AC power outlet.
WARNING Internal components may be at high temperatures. Allow time for them to cool
before handling them.
WARNING Internal components can be damaged by static electricity. Use an antistatic
wrist strap connected to the bare metal of the system’s chassis to protect
against electrostatic discharge.
NOTE “Right side” and “left side” are as seen from the front of the system.
See Chapter 1, “Gaining Access to System Components,” for details on opening the system and
protecting against electrostatic discharge.
These procedures assume you have removed the cover from the system.
Adding Memory
You can add system memory to the computer by adding or replacing dual inline memory modules
(DIMMs). The system board has four DIMM sockets that can hold up to 1 GB of error-correction
code (ECC) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM).
CAUTION System memory modules from Intergraph Computer Systems are certified for use
with Intergraph computers at extremes of temperatures and system load to ensure
reliable performance. System memory modules available from other vendors may
not function properly or reliably in your Intergraph computer.

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Follow these population rules to correctly install DIMMs:
u Install DIMMs one bank at a time.
u Begin with bank 0 (nearest to the processor) or the first open bank, and end with bank 3.
The following tables show possible memory configurations. Each bank contains one socket.
Memory size Configuration (ECC)
128 MB 16 x 72
256 MB 32 x 72
Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3
128 MB 128 MB
256 MB 128 MB 128 MB
384 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB
512 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB
256 MB 256 MB
1,024 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB
See Chapter 3, “Servicing the System,” for instructions to install a DIMM. See the System Board
Manual for DIMM socket locations.
Upgrading Processors
You can upgrade a single-processor system by adding another processor. When higher-speed
processors become available, you can upgrade one- or two-processor systems by replacing the
existing processors with faster processors.
Processors are mounted in a retention module that surrounds the processor slots. See Chapter 3,
“Servicing the System,” and the System Board Manual for information on replacing a processor or
adding a new processor.
Follow these rules when adding or replacing processors:
♦When adding a processor to a single-processor system, the new processor must be the same
speed as the existing processor.
♦When replacing dual processors with faster processors, both processors must be the same
speed.
♦After installing faster processors, you must reinstall Windows NT on the system to ensure
proper operation with the new processors.

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Adding Expansion Cards
You can install Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP), Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI), non-
compliant PCI, Industry Standard Architecture (ISA), and Plug-n-Play (PnP) expansion cards in
the system. See below for a general description of these types of cards.
♦AGP cards are graphics controllers that use the dedicated AGP interface for graphics
acceleration. AGP cards c‘ontain configuration registers that define resource information to
the system during startup. AGP cards do not require manual system configuration when
installing the card. The system’s BIOS detects the board’s presence during startup and reads
information from the board’s configuration registers to assign the necessary system resources.
♦PCI cards contain configuration registers that define resource information to the system during
startup. PCI cards do not require manual system configuration when installing the card. The
system’s BIOS detects the board’s presence during startup and reads information from the
board’s configuration registers to assign the necessary system resources.
♦Non-compliant PCI cards do not contain configuration registers that allow the system to
automatically assign the necessary resources. These cards install in PCI slots, but you must
configure the system’s BIOS to assign system resources before installing the card.
♦Non-PnP ISA cards do not contain registers that define the resource information to the system
during startup. Therefore, you must configure the system’s BIOS to define the card to the
system before installing the ISA card. This reserves system resources for the card.
♦PnP cards are ISA cards that contain configuration registers like PCI cards. During startup,
the system’s BIOS automatically detects the installed card and assigns the necessary system
resources. Since a PnP card is ISA-based, you install it in an ISA slot.
NOTE Assign system resources for any non-PnP ISA card and any non-compliant PCI
cards before installation. See the “Assigning System Resources” section below.
Each installed PCI card must draw less than 25 watts of power. The total allowable maximum
wattage for PCI cards is 175 watts. The PCI slots are limited to 25 watts power dissipation per the
Peripheral Component Interconnect Specification 2.1.

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Slot Locations
The system board has seven expansion card slots, located at the lower-left corner of the system
board. Slot 6 is a shared slot; you can install a PCI card or an ISA card in this slot, but not both.
Slot 6 - ISA (shared)
Slot 6 - PCI (shared)
Slot 5 - PCI
Slot 4 - PCI
Slot 3 - PCI
Slot 2 - PCI
Slot 1 - AGP
Slot 7 - ISA
See the System Board Manual for detailed information on the system board’s expansion slots.
Installing Expansion Cards
See the documentation that came with the card for details on installation, configuration, cable
connections, and operation.
To install an expansion card:
WARNING The system is always on when connected to AC power. Before performing this
task, disconnect the system’s power cord from its AC power outlet.
1. Locate an open slot and remove the blanking plate for the slot. Keep the retaining screw.
NOTE If you have no open slots and/or want to replace an existing expansion card, see the
instructions in Chapter 3, “Servicing the System.”
2. Remove the expansion card from its antistatic packaging.
3. Slide the expansion card carefully into the card guides. Ensure that the connectors on the
board’s edge are aligned properly with the slot connector.
4. Push the card into the slot firmly and evenly until it is fully seated in the slot connector.
5. Inspect the connection. If it does not appear to be correct, remove and reinstall the card.