EK-366AA-OG-002 DECstation 5000 Model 200 Hardware Operator’s Guide digital equipment corporation maynard, massachusetts
First printing, April 1990 Second printing, October 1990 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
Contents Using This Guide ........................................... xiii Part I Basic Workstation Hardware 1 Getting Started Workstation Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interference . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Mouse and Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse or Tablet to the System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Optional Network Connections: ThinWire and ThickWire Ethernet Finding Your Ethernet Station Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Workstation to an Ethernet Network . . . . . . Connecting to a ThinWire Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For a workstation at the end of a ThinWire cable segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For a workstation within a ThinWire cable segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Using the Console Program Console and Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Console Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Console prompts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating system prompts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering Console and Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Console mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part IV Appendixes A Equipment Specifications B Part Numbers C Connector Pin Assignments Index Figures 1-1 1-2 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-20 Voltage labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The parts of the basic DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The back of the system unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-27 3-1 3-2 3-3 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-8 4-9 4-10 4-11 4-12 4-13 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-9 5-10 6-1 viii Positioning the connector block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the keyboard to the connector block . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the mouse or tablet to the connector block . . . . . . A monitor-to-system-unit power cable and a monitor or system unit power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7 6-8 6-9 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 8-1 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-5 9-1 9-2 Sample Ethernet station addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing a terminator from the T-connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a ThinWire cable to the T-connector . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the terminators from the T-connector . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting ThinWire cables to a T-connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A ThickWire Ethernet cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-8 9-9 10-1 10-2 10-3 A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8 A-9 A-10 A-11 A-12 A-13 A-14 A-15 A-16 A-17 A-18 A-19 A-20 A-21 A-22 A-23 A-24 A-25 A-26 A-27 A-28 A-29 A-30 A-31 A-32 A-33 x Interpreting Diagnostic Indicator Lights on the System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Console Command Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A-34 A-35 A-36 A-37 A-38 A-39 A-40 A-41 A-42 A-43 A-44 A-45 A-46 A-47 A-48 A-49 A-50 A-51 A-52 A-53 A-54 A-55 A-56 B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 C-6 C-7 C-8 RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Nonoperating Conditions . . . . . . RZ56 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RZ56 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using This Guide Use this guide to learn to operate and troubleshoot your DECstation 5000 Model 200 hardware.
Table 1. Conventions Used in This Guide xiv Convention Use Monospace type Anything that appears on your monitor is set in monospace in the text and looks like this. Boldface type Anything you are asked to type is set in boldface in the text and looks like this. Important: Type console commands exactly as they appear in the text. The workstation does not recognize uppercase and lowercase letters as the same input.
Part I Basic Workstation Hardware
1 Getting Started This chapter tells you What site requirements must be met so your hardware can operate efficiently and safely How to check the voltage requirements of the devices that make up your workstation What parts make up the basic DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation Getting Started 1–1
Workstation Site Requirements For your DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation to function efficiently, your work environment must meet the requirements listed here. Caution: Failure to meet these requirements can damage equipment. Temperature Keep the temperature around the workstation between 50 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit (10 and 40 degrees Celsius). – Set up your workstation away from heaters, photocopiers, and other sources of heat. – Protect your workstation from sunlight.
Interference Set up your workstation at least 30 inches (90 cm) away from other terminals or monitors and from other sources of electrical interference, such as printers or electric pencil sharpeners. Limit exposure to static electricity and magnetized objects by setting up your workstation away from busy corridors and other high-traffic areas and away from filing cabinets and steel beams in walls. Power Provide a 15-ampere branch circuit for the exclusive use of your workstation.
Workstation Voltage Requirements The voltage for many devices, including most monitors, must match that of your power source. Your power source is either 110/120 or 220/240 volts. Where necessary, a yellow voltage label that covers the power connector on your device tells you the voltage requirements for that device. Caution: Connecting a device to a power source that does not meet the voltage requirements of that device can damage the device.
Getting Started 1–5 basic DECstation 5000 Model 200 pter and two ThinWire terminators One ThinWire T-connector Screwdrivers or other communication device Serial cable for console terminal Antistatic wrist strap
2 System Unit, Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse or Tablet This chapter tells you What connectors, controls, and indicator lights are present on the system unit and monitor and what their functions are How to remove and replace the system unit cover What you see when you look inside the system unit How to connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse or tablet to the system unit When to use the monitor power cord instead of the monitorto-system-unit power cable How to connect the system unit power cord and the monito
The System Unit The system unit is designed to sit flat on a level surface with the monitor placed on top of or next to it. Caution: Standing the system unit on its side blocks vents and can damage the unit. Connectors, Controls, and Indicator Lights on the System Unit The back of the system unit contains the connectors, controls, and indicator lights pictured in Figure 2-1 and described in Table 2-1. Icons that appear on the system unit are pictured in Figure 2-2.
Table 2-1. Connectors, Controls, and Indicator Lights on the System Unit Item Function Option slots 0, 1, and 2 Points at which video, SCSI, and network options can connect to option modules in the system unit. In Figure 2-1, option slot 0 contains a video connector, the point at which a video cable connects the monitor to the system unit. A captive screw that allows the cover to be removed from the system unit. The point at which power can pass from the system unit to the monitor.
Mouse or Tablet you until it is free from the unit. e cover with your hands and pull the m the back of the system unit.) you can only loosen this screw; you the unit to your right until you feel e system unit, turn the cover-release the unit.
digi t al PMAG-C 0 PMAZ-A V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 1 PMAD-A 3 2 V~100-1 A 7.9/4.220/220-240 Hz 50-6 0 W 359 Cover-release screw WSE2O027 Figure 2-3.
When the cover is off the system unit, you can see the power supply and any memory and option modules inside the unit. An option module Power supply Memory modules WSE2O028 Figure 2-4. The inside of the system unit To replace the cover on the system unit 1. 2. 3. Facing the front of the system unit, grasp each side of the cover with your hands and position it so it rests on top of the unit about 3 inches short of the back panel of the unit.
The Monitor Your DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation came with one of the following monitors: 19-inch 16-inch 19-inch 19-inch VR262 gray-scale monitor VR297 color monitor VR299 color monitor VRT19 color monitor You can tell which monitor you have by looking at the name on the identification plate on the back of the monitor. Connectors, Controls, and Indicator Lights on the Monitors Connectors, controls, and indicator lights are located in different places on different monitors.
Brightness control Power indicator light Contrast control Video cable connector Video cable On/off switch Fuse panel Power connector DEPG006 Figure 2-6.
Vertical static convergence (V-STAT) control Horizontal static convergence (H-STAT) control Vertical centering (V-CENT) control Contrast control On/off switch Power indicator light RGB signal cable connectors Fuse R G B Power connector WSE2O006 Figure 2-7.
Mouse or Tablet 99 color monitor WSE2O007 connectors RGB signal cable
t, Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse or Tablet 2–11 19 color monitor ectors High-scan/low-scan switch
Table 2-2. Controls, Connectors, and Indicator Lights on the Monitors Item1 Function Power indicator light Glows green when the monitor receives power from a wall outlet or the system unit. Allows you to adjust the intensity of the display on the screen. Allows you to adjust the brightness of the background on the screen. Adjusts the red and blue horizontal lines in a color display so they converge with the green horizontal line in the display.
Connecting the Monitor to the System Unit Caution: Connecting or disconnecting your monitor while power is turned on can damage the monitor. 1. Locate the video cable assembly for your workstation. If you have a color monitor, the video cable assembly that came with your shipment has a set of red, green, and blue (RGB) signal cables at one end and a 3-pin connector at the other. If you have a gray-scale monitor, a gray-scale video cable assembly came with your monitor.
2. Place the monitor on top of, or next to, the system unit. Caution: Placing the monitor near an electromagnetic device, such as a printer or an electric pencil sharpener, or near magnetized objects, such as filing cabinets or steel beams in walls, can interfere with monitor performance. 3. Be sure the on/off switch on the front of the monitor is set to the off position.
4. Connect the video cable assembly to the system unit. a. Position the 3-pin connector so the Digital logo is on top. b. Firmly push the cable connector all the way into the video option connector on the system unit. c. Turn the screws on the connector to your right to lock the connector securely in place. Video option connector Video cable 3-pin connector PMAG -C Screws PMAG-C 0 V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 1 2 3 2 V~100-1 A 7.9/4.220/220-240 Hz 50-6 0 W 359 WSE2I005 Figure 2-12.
5. Connect the video cable assembly to the monitor. If you have a color monitor The RGB signal cables on the free end of the video cable assembly connect with the three round connectors on the back of the monitor in the following order, from left to right: red, green, blue. a. Firmly push the cable connector on the red signal cable onto the connector labeled R on the back of the monitor. b. You may have to wiggle the cable connector back and forth a little to get it to slip onto the monitor connector.
, Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse or Tablet 2–17 ideo cable assembly to a color monitor WSE2I007 or 19-inch VR299 color monitor
If you have a gray-scale monitor The signal cable on the free end of the video cable assembly connects with the round connector on the back of the monitor. a. Firmly push the connector on the signal cable onto the round connector on the back of the monitor. b. c. You may have to wiggle the cable connector back and forth a little to get it to slip onto the monitor connector. Twist the cable connector to your right until it slides forward and locks into place.
The Keyboard The main part of the keyboard resembles a typewriter keyboard. In addition to the main keys, the keyboard has some special function keys, a special editing keypad, and a numeric/application keypad. The documentation that came with your software explains how to use keys other than the main keys. Keyboard cable Function keys Indicator lights Main keys Special editing keypad Numeric/application keypad WSEG001 Figure 2-15.
Adjusting the Keyboard You can adjust the keyboard so the cable comes out of the left or right side and so the keyboard tilts or lies flat on its work surface. To reroute the keyboard cable 1. 2. 3. Turn the keyboard upside down. Remove the cable from the groove in which it rests. Press the cable into the groove that runs out of the other side of the keyboard. WSE2O014 Figure 2-16.
To adjust the tilt of the keyboard 1. 2. 3. Turn the keyboard upside down. Find the two plastic feet that came in your keyboard carton. Press the plastic feet firmly into the holes in the corners of the back of the keyboard. Plastic foot WSE2O015 Figure 2-17.
The Mouse and Tablet The mouse and the puck or stylus that accompanies the tablet are hand-held pointing devices that let you easily position the cursor on your screen. The way you use the mouse or tablet depends on your software. The documentation that came with your software explains how to use your pointing device. Mouse Tablet Stylus Puck Tablet with puck and stylus WSE2I083 Figure 2-18.
Cleaning the Mouse Clean the mouse when it fails to move the cursor smoothly on the screen. 1. 2. 3. Turn the mouse upside down. Release the round plate from the bottom of the mouse by placing your fingers in the grooves on the plate and turning the plate to your left. Lift off the plate and remove the tracking ball from inside the mouse. Plate Groove Tracking ball Mouse (bottom view) WSEG003 Figure 2-19.
4. Wash the ball with lukewarm water and, if necessary, mild soap. Caution: Organic solvents, such as toluene or trichlorethane, damage the rubber coating. 5. 6. 7. Dry the ball with a soft, lint-free cloth. Replace the ball and then the plate. Turn the plate to your right to lock it into place. Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse or Tablet to the System Unit The keyboard and mouse or tablet are connected to a keyboardmouse cable assembly that connects to the system unit.
Connect the Cable Assembly to the System Unit 1. 2. 3. Position the cable connector so the Digital logo is on top. Push the cable connector all the way onto the connector on the system unit. Turn the screws on the cable connector to your right to tighten them. R PMAG-C G B 0 100-120 ~220-240 A 3.0 A 1.7 1 2 PMAD-A 3 2 V~100-1 A 7.9/4.
Position the Connector Block Next to the Monitor 1. 2. Position the connector block so the keyboard and mouse icons are on top. Slide the flap on the connector block on the free end of the cable under the back of your monitor until the block rests against the monitor and the flap is lodged securely under one of the feet on the monitor. R PMAG-C G B 0 V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 2 PMAD-A 0/220-24 0 3 2 Flap WSE2I010 Figure 2-21.
Connect the Keyboard to the Connector Block 1. 2. Position the keyboard cable connector so the clip is on the bottom. Push the cable connector into the connector below the keyboard icon on the connector block. The cable connector snaps into place. R G B PMAD-A Keyboard icon Keyboard cable Keyboard connector Clip Connector block WSE2I011 Figure 2-22.
Connect the Mouse or Tablet to the Connector Block 1. 2. Carefully align the icon on the top of the mouse or tablet cable connector with the mouse icon on the connector block. Push the cable connector all the way into the connector on the connector block. R PMAG-C G B 0 V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 AD-A 3 2 V~100-1 A 7.9/4.220/220-240 Hz 50-6 0 W 359 Mouse icon Connector block Mouse or tablet cable Mouse icon WSE2I012 Figure 2-23.
Supplying Power to the System Unit and Monitor The DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation comes with two identical power cords (one for the system unit and one for the monitor) and a monitor-to-system-unit power cable. The monitor-to-system-unit power cable allows your monitor to receive its power through the system unit. Use it when your monitor is on top of or next to the system unit.
Connect the Monitor-to-System-Unit Power Cable or the Monitor Power Cord To use the monitor-to-system-unit power cable Plug the pronged end of the cable into the power connector on the back of the system unit as shown in Figure 2-25. Then plug the prongless end of the cable into the power connector on the back of the monitor as shown in Figure 2-26. R G B Monitor power connector PMAG-C 0 V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 2 PMAD-A V~100-1 A 7.9/4.
To use the monitor power cord Plug the prongless end of the power cord into the power connector on the monitor. Then plug the pronged end of the cord into the power source. Monitor power connector R G B To power source WSE2I015 Figure 2-26.
Connect the System Unit Power Cord Plug the prongless end of the power cord into the power connector on the back of the system unit. Then plug the pronged end of the cord into the power source. R PMAG-C G B 0 V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 2 3 2 V~100-1 A 7.9/4.220/2 Hz 50-6 W 359 Power cord connector System unit power connector WSE2I016 Figure 2-27.
3 Ethernet Hardware for the Basic Workstation This chapter tells you How to terminate ThinWire Ethernet on the system unit How to connect a ThickWire loopback connector to a ThickWire option module in the system unit Where to find out how to connect to ThinWire and ThickWire Ethernet networks Ethernet Hardware for the Basic Workstation 3–1
Terminating ThinWire Ethernet The basic DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation comes with a ThinWire Ethernet connector already in place in base slot 6 in the system unit. A ThinWire T-connector and two T-connector terminators came with your shipment. Ethernet connections are optional. If you want to use your workstation without connecting it to a ThinWire Ethernet network, simply terminate the ThinWire connector on the system unit.
3. 4. 5. Push the ribbed portion of the terminated T-connector onto the ThinWire Ethernet connector, which is located above the Ethernet icon on the back of the system unit. Twist the ribbed portion of the T-connector from side to side until you can push it onto the system unit connector. Twist the ribbed portion of the T-connector to your right until it locks into place on the system unit connector.
Connecting ThickWire Ethernet Loopback Connectors ThickWire Ethernet connectors can be in one or more of the option slots on the back of the system unit. Figure 3-3 shows a ThickWire Ethernet connector in option slot 2. If you have a ThickWire option module installed in your system unit and you want to use your workstation without connecting it to a ThickWire Ethernet network, connect a ThickWire loopback connector to the ThickWire connector on the system unit.
System unit ThickWire connector ThickWire loopback connector PMAG-C 0 PMAZ-A V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 1 2 PMAD-A 3 2 V~100-1 A 7.9/4.220/220-240 Hz 50-6 0 W 359 WSE2I026 Figure 3-3.
Part II Optional Hardware
4 Internal Hardware Options This chapter tells you How to remove and replace the cover of the system unit How to use the antistatic wrist strap that came with your workstation How to install memory modules inside and remove them from the system unit How to install option modules inside and remove them from the system unit Internal Hardware Options 4–1
Removing and Replacing the System Unit Cover Memory modules and video, SCSI, and ThickWire Ethernet option modules are installed inside the system unit. Before opening the system unit to install a module, be sure to have at hand the antistatic wrist strap that came in the accessories kit with your workstation. To remove the cover from the system unit 1. 2. 3. 4. If necessary, follow the instructions that came with your worksystem software to shut down the software.
digi t al PMAG-C 0 PMAZ-A V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 1 PMAD-A 3 2 V~100-1 A 7.9/4.220/220-240 Hz 50-6 0 W 359 Cover-release screw WSE2O027 Figure 4-1.
Before you touch anything inside the system unit or remove any static-sensitive item, such as an option or a memory module, from an antistatic bag, place the antistatic wrist strap around your wrist and attach the other end of the strap to the metal frame that encloses the system unit. Antistatic wrist strap Metal frame WSE2I082 Figure 4-2. Using an antistatic wrist strap To replace the cover on the system unit 1. 2. 3.
Installing and Removing Memory Modules Each workstation comes with at least one 8-megabyte memory module. You can add from one to fourteen 8-megabyte memory modules to your system unit, up to a total of fifteen modules, or 120 megabytes of memory. You can add one memory module to each vacant memory slot in the system unit (see Figure 4-4). Front view Back view WSE2O029 Figure 4-3.
unit. her end to the metal frame that antistatic wrist strap around your m the system unit. the unit. unit by pressing the 0 on the on/off to shut down the software.
5. 6. Locate the metal bracket that locks the memory modules in place. Loosen the two screws on the bracket until the bracket can be pulled away from the system unit. Screws Metal bracket Memory module 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Antistatic wrist strap WSE2O040 Figure 4-5.
7. 8. 9. Look at the slot numbers printed beside the memory module slots inside the system unit. Find the empty slot with the lowest number. Align the connector on the module with the lowestnumbered vacant connector in the system unit. Push the memory module connector all the way into the memory connector on the system unit. Memory module Lowest-numbered vacant connector 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 Antistatic wrist strap WSE2O033 Figure 4-6.
Replace the metal bracket and the two screws that hold it in place. 11. Remove the antistatic wrist strap from your wrist and from the system unit. 12. Replace the cover on the system unit. 13. First turn on the monitor, then the system unit. 10. When the system unit completes the power-up self-test successfully, the console prompt appears on the screen. 14. Type t 7/mem followed by a space and the number of the memory slot into which you have just installed the memory module.
4. 5. 6. Place the loop on the antistatic wrist strap around your wrist and clip the other end to the metal frame that encloses the system unit. Locate the metal bracket that locks the memory modules in place. Loosen the two screws on the bracket until the bracket can be pulled away from the system unit. Screws Metal bracket Memory module 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Antistatic wrist strap WSE2O040 Figure 4-7.
7. Locate the memory module in the highest-numbered slot and pull that module straight up until it is free of its connector, as shown in Figure 4-8. To remove more than one memory module, remove the second module from the next highest-numbered slot, the third from the third highest, and so on. 8. Replace the metal bracket and tighten the screws. 9. Remove the antistatic wrist strap and replace the cover on the system unit. 10.
Adding and Removing Option Modules Option modules available for the DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation include the following: Video option modules Video option modules provide two- and three-dimensional gray-scale and color video display on a monitor. Connecting the monitor to the video connector on the system unit is discussed in Chapter 2. SCSI modules SCSI modules link the system unit to the workstation’s hard disk, tape, and optical compact disc drives.
Internal Hardware Options 4–13 le ew Option slot connector
Installing and Removing Option Modules All option modules are installed and removed in the same manner. Install a color frame buffer module in option slots 0, 1, or 2. A color frame buffer module provides two-dimensional color and gray-scale video displays on a monitor. It can be used with ULTRIX worksystem software version 4.0 and higher and with any monitor available for use with the DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation. You can have only one color frame buffer module inside the system unit.
To use a low or mid 3D graphics accelerator, you must have a 19-inch VRT19 color monitor and ULTRIX worksystem software that is version 4.1 or higher. You can have only one low or mid 3D graphics accelerator inside the system unit. Do not install a second graphics module in a system that has a 3D graphics accelerator module without first removing the 3D graphics accelerator. Install a high 3D graphics accelerator module in all three option slots, with the cable connector in option slot 0.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Position the option module so it is parallel to the bottom of the system unit, with its system unit slot connector facing down and its option cable connector facing the option-slot opening in the back of the system unit, as shown in Figures 4-11 through 4-13. Move the option module cable connector through the option slot opening in the back of the system unit. Firmly push the system unit slot connector onto the support posts and down into the option slot connector.
tion module in option slot 2 WSE2I134 Antistatic wrist strap
Internal Hardware Options 4–19 3D graphics accelerator option module Antistatic wrist strap
h 3D graphics accelerator option module Antistatic wrist strap
Testing a new option module To be sure your new option module has been installed correctly and is working properly, type cnfg at the console prompt (>>) and press Return. A display similar to the following appears on the screen: >>cnfg 7: KN02-AA 6: PMAD-AA 5: PMAZ-AA 2: PMAD-AA 1: PMAG-DA >> DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC T5.2a T5.2a T5.2a X5.1f T5.
EA:PXG shows that the module is a mid 3D graphics accelerator. When a mid 3D graphics accelerator module is in the system, option slot 0 does not appear in the display. PXG_T shows that the module is a high 3D graphics accelerator. When a high 3D graphics accelerator module is in the system, neither option slot 0 nor option slot 2 appears in the display. SCSI shows that you have a SCSI option module. A SCSI module is always present in base slot 5.
6. 7. Gently pull the option module straight up off of the support posts and out of its connector on the system module on the bottom of the system unit. Pull the module away from the back of the system unit until the option slot connector is free of the option slot. If the module will not be replaced inside the system unit, reattach the metal cover over the empty slot on the back of the system unit, and reattach the support post screws.
5 External Storage Options: Hard Disk, Floppy Disk, Tape, and Optical Compact Disc Drives This chapter tells you what SCSI storage devices are available for your workstation and how to install them.
Tape drives and floppy disk drives come preinstalled in singledevice expansion boxes or BA42 storage expansion boxes, or they can be installed in empty slots in BA42 storage expansion boxes you already have. Hard disk drives come preinstalled in BA42 storage expansion boxes or can be installed in empty slots in BA42 storage expansion boxes you already have. Optical compact disc drives come preinstalled in single-device expansion boxes.
The basic workstation comes with one SCSI connector located in base slot 5 on the lower-left corner of the back of the system unit as you face the back of the unit. Other SCSI connectors can be installed in option slots 0, 1, and 2. Option slot 2 Option slot 1 Option slot 0 PMAG-C 0 V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 1 2 PMAD-A V~100-1 A 7.9/4.220/220-240 Hz 50-6 0 W 359 3 2 SCSI connector in base slot 5 WSE2I037 Figure 5-2.
Installing External Storage Devices The first expansion box connects directly to the SCSI connector on the system unit. Each additional box for that connector connects to the box connected before it. When you count the number of devices connected to the SCSI connector, remember that the BA42 storage expansion box can contain two devices. Unless you have only one SCSI connector and seven devices, don’t fully load a connector.
Caution: Using more than 19 feet 8 inches (236 inches) of cable, including cable inside expansion boxes, to connect storage devices to a given SCSI connector on the system unit can make those devices unreliable. System unit-to-expansion-box cable Expansion box terminator 18-inch box-to-box expansion cable Expansion box power cord WSE2I040 Figure 5-3. Expansion box cables and an expansion box, power cord and terminator Table 5-1.
Set the SCSI Switches for Each Device Each expansion device connected to a SCSI connector must be assigned a SCSI ID number for that connector. ID numbers available for expansion devices are 0 through 6. These numbers are assigned by setting switches provided on the expansion boxes or, in the case of floppy disk and tape drives inside a BA42 expansion box, on the drives themselves. To set the switches on the BA42 storage expansion box, you must first remove the plastic cover that protects the switches.
Use the switch settings listed in Table 5-2 to set the SCSI switches on the backs of your expansion boxes. When assigning numbers, assign ID 0 to the device closest to the system unit, ID 1 to the device next to it, and so on. If you have a BA42 storage expansion box that contains two hard disk drives, consider the drive on the right side of the box as you face the back of the box to be closer to the system unit than the one on the left.
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Connect Expansion Boxes to the System Unit For each SCSI connector on the system unit, perform the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. If necessary, follow the instructions that came with your worksystem software to shut down the software. Turn off the system unit and any expansion boxes. Press the 0 on the on/off switch on the BA42 storage expansion box, TK50Z tape drive expansion box, and RRD40 optical compact disc drive expansion box.
5. Attach the free end of the system-unit-to-expansion-box cable to one of the connectors on the back of the first expansion box. a. Press the two wire brackets on the expansion box connector away from the connector. b. Position the cable connector so the Digital logo is on top. c. d. If the box you are connecting is a TK50Z tape drive, slide the cable connector up between the handle and the back of the box. Push the cable connector into the expansion box connector as far as it will go.
RRD40 optical compact disc drive TK50Z tape drive Wire brackets Groove P421 AC LIN E BA42 storage expansion box TLZ04 tape drive WSE2I046 Figure 5-7.
If you are attaching only one box, turn to step 9 on page 5-13. To attach boxes after the first, follow the steps given here. 6. 7. 8. Plug one end of the 18-inch box-to-box expansion cable into the free connector on the back of the first expansion box. Plug the free end of the cable into one of the connectors on the new box. If the box you are connecting is a TK50Z tape drive, slide the free end of the cable up between the box and its handle. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each additional box.
9. When you reach the final box, or if you have only one box, attach the expansion box terminator to the empty connector on the box. Wire brackets Expansion box connector Terminator RRD40 optical compact disc drive expansion box TLZ04 tape drive expansion box OPTIONS PF421 AC LIN E TK50Z tape drive expansion box BA42 storage expansion box WSE2I051 Figure 5-9.
Plug the prongless end of a power cord into the power connector on each expansion box. 11. Plug the pronged end of each cord into a power strip or a wall outlet. 10. Power cord OPTIONS AC LIN E WSE2I052 Figure 5-10.
Turn On Expansion Boxes and Check Configuration Displays 1. Turn on each expansion box and then the system unit by pressing the 1 on the on/off switches on the system unit, the BA42 storage expansion box, the TK50Z tape drive expansion box, and the RRD40 optical compact disc drive expansion box. Press and release the on/off switch on the TLZ04 tape drive. Type test at the console prompt and press Return.
In the following sample display, the SCSI connector in base slot 5 has an RZ55 hard disk drive assigned to unit 1, an RRD40 compact disc drive assigned to unit 4, and a TK50Z tape drive assigned to unit 6. >>cnfg 5 5: PMAZ-AA DEC T5.
Installing a Device in a BA42 Storage Expansion Box To install a hard disk drive, a tape drive, or a floppy disk drive in a BA42 storage expansion box, see the BA42 Storage Expansion Box Installation Guide that came with that box. Using External Storage Devices To use external storage devices, see the documentation that came with those devices.
6 Optional Network Connections: ThinWire and ThickWire Ethernet This chapter tells you How to find Ethernet station addresses for your workstation How to prepare your workstation for connection to ThinWire Ethernet – At the end of the ThinWire cable segment – Within a ThinWire cable segment How to prepare your workstation for connection to ThickWire Ethernet Optional Network Connections: ThinWire and ThickWire Ethernet 6–1
The DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation comes with ThinWire Ethernet installed in base slot 6 of the system unit. In addition, you can have ThickWire Ethernet option modules in option slots 0, 1, and 2 of the system unit. Option slot 0 Option slot 1 0 V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 1 2 PMAD-A 3 2 Terminated ThinWire Ethernet T-connector in base slot 6 V~100-1 A 7.9/4.220/220-240 Hz 50-6 0 W 359 ThickWire Ethernet connector in option slot 2 WSE2I022 Figure 6-1.
Finding Your Ethernet Station Address If you plan to use your workstation on a network or networks, you need to learn the Ethernet station address for each Ethernet connector on the system unit. To learn the Ethernet station address for base slot 6 and any option slots that contain Ethernet connectors, type cnfg at the console prompt (>>) and press Return. A display similar to the following appears on your screen.
Connecting the Workstation to an Ethernet Network ThinWire Ethernet cable connections are discussed here. If you want to terminate a ThinWire connector, turn to page 3-2 earlier in this guide. If you want to connect to ThickWire Ethernet, turn to page 6-9. If you have a ThickWire Ethernet option module inside your system unit and don’t want to be connected to the network yet, turn to page 3-4 earlier in this guide for instructions on using a ThickWire loopback connector.
For a workstation at the end of a ThinWire cable segment 1. 2. 3. If necessary, follow the instructions that came with your worksystem software to shut down the software. Turn off the system unit by pressing the 0 on the on/off switch on the back of the unit. Remove one terminator from the ThinWire T-connector in base slot 6 of the system unit. Turn the terminator on your left away from you or the terminator on your right toward you until you can pull the terminator away from the T-connector.
4. 5. Attach the connector on the ThinWire cable segment to the free end of the T-connector. Firmly push the cable connector onto the T-connector. Twist the cable connector on your left away from you or the cable connector on your right toward you until the connector slides forward and locks into place. Contact your system manager, who will complete network installation for you. To complete the installation yourself, follow the instructions in the networking guide for your worksystem software.
For a workstation within a ThinWire cable segment 1. 2. 3. If necessary, follow the instructions that came with your worksystem software to shut down the software. Turn off the system unit by pressing the 0 on the on/off switch on the back of the unit. Remove both terminators from the ThinWire T-connector located in base slot 6 of the system unit. Turn the terminator on your right toward you and the terminator on your left away from you until you can pull them away from the T-connector.
4. 5. Attach the cable connectors to the T-connector. Firmly push each cable connector into the T-connector. Twist the cable connector on your right away from you and the connector on your left toward you until each slides forward and locks into place. Contact your system manager, who will complete network installation for you. To complete the installation yourself, follow the instructions in the networking guide for your worksystem software.
Connecting to ThickWire Networks For each ThickWire connector on your system unit, find the ThickWire Ethernet cable in the networking kit that came with your shipment. WSE2I034 Figure 6-7. A ThickWire Ethernet cable 1. 2. If necessary, follow the instructions that came with your worksystem software to shut down the software. Turn off the system unit by pressing the 0 on the on/off switch on the back of the unit.
3. Pull each ThickWire loopback connector out of its connector on the back of the system unit. 0 V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 1 2 PMAD-A V~100-1 A 7.9/4.220/220-240 Hz 50-6 0 W 359 3 2 System unit ThickWire connector Loopback connector PMAD -A WSE2I035 Figure 6-8.
4. 5. 6. Position the cable connector so the Digital logo is on top. Push the cable connector all the way into the ThickWire connector on the system unit as shown in Figure 6-9. Contact your system manager, who will complete network installation for you. To complete the installation yourself, follow the instructions provided in the networking guide for your worksystem software. digit al PMAG-C 0 V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 1 2 PMAD-A 2 V~100-1 A 7.9/4.
7 External Communication Options: Printers, Plotters, Modems, and Console Terminals This chapter tells you How to connect a communication device directly to the system unit How to use a communications connector adapter Where to find out how to use communication devices External Communication Options: Printers, Plotters, Modems, and Console Terminals 7–1
Communication devices that can be used with your DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation include printers, plotters, modems, and console terminals.
Installing a Device That Has a 25-Pin Connector 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the instructions that came with your device to perform these tasks: Be sure the device is turned off. Set up the device and attach the cable and power cord that came with it. Set the proper baud rate and control settings. If necessary, follow the instructions that came with your worksystem software to shut down the software.
digit al PMAG-C 0 V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 1 PMAD-A 2 V~100-1 A 7.9/4.220/220 Hz 50-6 0 W 359 System unit communications connector Communication device cable connector 2 WSE2I056 Figure 7-2. Connecting a communication device directly to the system unit 5. 6. 7. Plug the power cord into the power source. Turn on the device according to the instructions that came with it. Turn on the system unit by pressing the 1 on the on/off switch on the back of the unit or by turning on the power strip.
8. At the console prompt (>>), type test and press Return. This causes the workstation to run the system self-test. As the system performs the subtests that make up this test, the subtest IDs flicker in the lower-left corner of your screen. When all tests have been completed successfully, the console prompt (>>) appears in the lower-left corner of your screen. If a subtest fails, turn to Chapter 9 of this guide for troubleshooting instructions.
Installing a Device That Has a Telephone-Jack Type of Connector 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the instructions that came with your device to perform these tasks: Be sure the device is turned off. Set up the device and attach the cable and power cord that came with it. Set the proper baud rate and control settings. If necessary, follow the instructions that came with your worksystem software to shut down the software.
5. 6. 7. 8. Position the 25-pin connector on the adapter so the Digital logo is on top as shown in Figure 7-4. Press the adapter connector all the way into one of the communications connectors on the system unit and turn the screws to your right to tighten them. Position the connector on the end of your device cable so the clip is on your left. Push the cable connector into the connector on the adapter until the cable connector clicks into place. digit al PMAG-C 0 V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.
Plug the power cord into the power source. 10. Turn on the device according to the instructions that came with it. 11. Turn on the system unit by pressing the 1 on the on/off switch on the back of the unit or by turning on the power strip. 9. The system unit performs its power-up self-test and displays the console prompt (>>) when all the subtests are completed successfully. 12. At the console prompt (>>), type test and press Return. This causes the workstation to run the system self-test.
Part III Testing Hardware
8 Starting and Testing Workstation Hardware This chapter tells you How How How How to turn your workstation on and off the power-up and system self-tests operate to set your keyboard language to check the configuration of your workstation Starting and Testing Workstation Hardware 8–1
Turning On Your Workstation If your workstation is on a power strip, be sure the power strip is plugged into a power source and turned on. Then turn on the parts of your workstation in the order described here. As you turn on each piece of equipment, its power indicator light begins to glow. Turn on optional external devices Turn on each expansion box by pressing the 1 on the on/off switch on the box. Turn on any communication device by following the instructions that came with it.
Turn on the monitor The procedure for turning on the monitor varies according to the monitor you use and the way your monitor receives its power. In all cases, a green indicator light glows on the front of the monitor when it is receiving power. If your monitor receives its power from a wall outlet or a power strip, the indicator light glows green when you turn on the monitor, but the display appears only after you turn on the system unit. 1.
To turn on a 19-inch VRT19 color monitor, a 19-inch VR262 gray-scale monitor, or a 16-inch VR297 color monitor Set the on/off switch on the front of the monitor to the on position by pressing the 1 on the switch. The indicator light on the front of the monitor glows green, and the screen lights up. To turn on a 19-inch VR299 color monitor Press and release the on/off switch on the front of the monitor. The indicator light on the front of the monitor glows green, and the screen lights up.
If nothing happens when you turn on the monitor, be sure that – The monitor power cord or the monitor-to-system-unit power cable is connected properly. – There is power at the power outlet. – The monitor power switch and, if you are using a monitor-to-system-unit power cord, the system unit power switch are set to the on position. If this doesn’t help, turn to Chapter 9 of this guide for troubleshooting instructions. If you are using a power strip, be sure the power strip is plugged in and turned on.
Turn on the system unit Set the on/off switch on the back of the system unit to the on position by pressing the 1 on the switch. R PMAG-C G B 0 V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 2 PMAD-A 3 2 V~100-1 A 7.9/4.220/ Hz 50W3 On/off switch in the on position WSE2I018 Figure 8-3.
When the system unit turns on, the following things happen: A green indicator light glows on the front of the system unit. The system unit runs the power-up self-test. If necessary, the workstation prompts you to set your keyboard language. As the system performs the subtests that make up the power-up self-test, the subtest IDs flicker in the lower-left corner of the screen.
If your system unit fails to turn on If nothing happens when you turn on the system unit, turn it off and check to be sure that Both power cords are connected properly and the power strip, if there is one, is plugged in and turned on. There is power at power outlets. Monitor and system unit power switches are set to the on position. If the system unit still fails to work, turn to Chapter 9 of this guide for troubleshooting instructions.
Testing Your Workstation Run the System Self-Test When the system unit completes the power-up self-test and the console prompt (>>) appears on the screen, type test and press Return. This causes the workstation to run its system self-test. As the system performs the subtests that make up the system self-test, the subtest being performed is briefly identified in a display in the lower-left corner of your monitor screen.
Checking Your Configuration Displays The configuration test tells you which option modules are present in your system unit and where they are.
The information inside the parentheses at the end of each display line shows what kind of option module is present in that slot. CX shows that you have a color frame buffer. A color frame buffer module can be installed in any of the three option slots. In the display in Figure 8-4, a color frame buffer module is present in option slot 0. PX shows that you have a 2D graphics accelerator module. A 2D graphics accelerator module can be installed in option slot 0 or 1.
enet: shows that you have an Ethernet option module. A ThinWire Ethernet module is always present in base slot 6. In addition, a ThickWire Ethernet module can be installed in any of the three option slots on the system unit. To display the configuration for a particular slot, type cnfg and the slot number at the console prompt (>>). Then press Return. A configuration display similar to that in Figure 8-5 appears on the screen.
Turning Off Your Workstation If your worksystem software has been installed, follow the instructions that came with that software to shut it down. If your workstation is on a power strip Turn off the power strip by pressing the raised portion of its on/off switch. If your workstation is not on a power strip 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off any communication device by following the instructions that came with it. Turn off each expansion box you have by pressing the 0 on the on/off switch on the box.
9 Troubleshooting This chapter tells you How to use the system self-test How to read error messages on the screen and on the diagnostic indicator lights on the system unit What you can do to correct hardware problems When you need to ask for help How to contact your Digital service representative What kind of information your Digital service representative needs from you Troubleshooting 9–1
Using Self-Tests Self-tests consist of a number of subtests that check the parts of your workstation and tell you whether they are working correctly. You can run a self-test in one of the following ways: By turning on your workstation By typing test at the console prompt (>>) and pressing Return By pressing the reset button on the back of the system unit PMAG-C 0 V~100-1 V~220-220 A 3.0 40 A 1.7 1 2 PMAD-A 3 2 V~100-1 A 7.9/4.
The Power-Up Self-Test When you turn on your workstation, the system unit runs the power-up self-test. As the system performs the subtests that make up this test, the subtest IDs flicker in the lower-left corner of the screen. When the system unit has completed the power-up self-test successfully, and if your workstation language has been set, a display similar to the following appears on the screen: KN02-AA >> V5.
Reading Self-Test Results You can read system self-test results in the following ways: By interpreting the display on the monitor. By interpreting the diagnostic indicator lights on the back of the system unit. Use these lights when there is no display on the monitor. Interpreting Error Messages Displayed on the Screen For every error the system detects when the monitor is working, an error message appears on the screen. The first line of the message tells you where the error occurred.
Chapter 4 of this guide contains instructions for removing and replacing the cover of the system unit and for use of the antistatic wrist strap and handling of memory and other option modules. Warnings: Always shut down the worksystem software and turn the workstation off before connecting or disconnecting a piece of hardware and before removing the cover from the system unit or reattaching it. Always use the antistatic wrist strap when handling memory or other option modules. Table 9-1.
Table 9-1 (Cont.). Error Messages on the Monitor Message Action See the following tables for descriptions of test error messages that relate to specific types of modules. Color frame buffer video modules–Table 9-2 Graphics accelerator modules–Table 9-3 3D graphics accelerator modules–Table 9-4 Ethernet modules–Table 9-6 SCSI modules–Table 9-5 The system module and memory modules–Table 9-7 ?TFL 1 Check the option module in option slot 1 in the system unit.
Table 9-1 (Cont.). Error Messages on the Monitor Message Action If the test no longer fails, the problem is in the system module. If the test continues to fail, the problem is in either the option module or the system module. See the following tables for descriptions of test error messages that relate to specific types of modules.
Table 9-1 (Cont.). Error Messages on the Monitor Message Action ?TFL 2 Check the option module in option slot 2 in the system unit. Be sure the module is inserted tightly in its slot and that anything that is connected to it is connected correctly. If you have another option module that you know is good, try it in that option slot. If the test no longer fails, the problem is in the option module. If the test continues to fail, the problem is probably in the system module.
Table 9-1 (Cont.). Error Messages on the Monitor Message Action ?TFL 6 Check the ThinWire Ethernet module in base slot 6 in the system unit. If your Ethernet module is connected to a ThinWire network, be sure the ThinWire cables are connected correctly. Then disconnect the ThinWire cables and terminate the T-connector. If the test still fails, the problem is in the system module. If the test no longer fails, the problem is in the network.
Table 9-2. Test Error Codes for Color Frame Buffer Modules Error Code Action curs int vdac ptrn Replace the color frame buffer module. The problem is in the monitor or video cable. Try a new monitor. Try a new video cable. Table 9-3. Test Error Codes for the 2D Graphics Accelerator Module Error Code Action stic The problem is in the 2D graphics accelerator module or the system module.
Table 9-4. Test Error Codes for 3D Graphics Accelerator Modules Error Code Action fb fbfill vdacsig The problem may be in the 3D graphics module. intrdma i860 patrns sdmaddrs shade stamp stic-reg vdacreg If the error message ends with the phrase vsimm=number, contact your Digital service representative. If the error message does not end with the phrase vsimm=number, replace the 3D graphics module. The problem is in the 3D graphics module or the system module.
Table 9-6. Test Error Codes for Ethernet Controller Modules Error Code Action cllsn crc esar init int-lb m-cst promisc ram regs ext Replace the Ethernet controller. The slot number in the error message is the number of the slot in which the problem Ethernet controller. If the faulty Ethernet controller is in base slot 6, replace the system module and chassis. If the faulty Ethernet controller is in one of the option slots, replace the Ethernet option module. Check the Ethernet connection.
Table 9-7 (Cont.). Test Error Codes for Base System Modules Error Code Action mem The problem is in the memory module or the system module. Make sure the memory modules are firmly seated on the system module. If the test still fails, run the system memory test for all memory modules. Type t 7/mem * and press Return. This test, which checks the operation of each memory module, takes several minutes for each module tested.
Table 9-7 (Cont.). Test Error Codes for Base System Modules Error Code Action misc/pstemp The problem is in the power supply. Contact your Digital service representative. Replace the system module and chassis. Replace the system module and chassis.
Interpreting Diagnostic Indicator Lights on the System Unit When no display appears on your monitor, you can read self-test results by looking at the diagnostic indicator lights on the back of the system unit. They are located between the ThinWire Ethernet connector and the reset button. Table 9-8 lists the error messages you might see on the diagnostic indicator lights and tells you what they mean and how to use them to find out what the problem is.
Table 9-8. Interpreting Diagnostic Indicator Lights on the System Unit Four Left Lights Action No display; test does not start Check for loose or damaged connectors. Reseat any loose modules. If the system still does not start, there is a basic problem in the system. Contact your Digital service representative. A hardware problem is preventing the test from running. Contact your Digital service representative.
Solving Basic Hardware Problems Table 9-9 offers solutions to a number of hardware problems. If you follow the suggestions given here and your problem remains unresolved, contact your system manager or your Digital service representative. Warnings: Always turn the workstation off before connecting or disconnecting a piece of hardware and before removing the cover from the system unit or reattaching it.
Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems Problem Solution The screen display is distorted or unstable. Follow these steps: Color is distorted or unclear. Red or blue color is missing from the display on your screen. 1. Shut down your worksystem software, if necessary, and turn off the system unit and monitor. 2. Make sure the video cable connectors are correctly attached to the monitor and system unit. 3. Turn on the system unit and monitor. Follow these steps: 1.
Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems Problem Solution The Digital logo appears in red instead of blue on the login screen on a color monitor. Follow these steps: When you type, nothing happens on the screen. 1. Shut down you worksystem software, if necessary, and turn off the system unit and monitor. 2. Remove the video cable connector from the video connector on the system unit. 3.
Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems Problem Solution You cannot log on to the network, and you have already ruled out software problems. If you are using ThickWire Ethernet, follow these steps: 1. Shut down your worksystem software, if necessary, and turn off the system unit. 2. Be sure your ThickWire connector is firmly attached to the ThickWire connector on the system unit. 3. Turn on the system unit. If you are using ThinWire Ethernet, follow these steps: 1.
Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems Problem Solution No cursor appears on the screen. Follow these steps: The cursor on the screen fails to follow the movement of the mouse on the desktop or the puck or stylus on the tablet. 1. Check the indicator light under the Hold Screen label on the function key strip on the keyboard. If the indicator light glows green, press the Hold Screen key. 2.
Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems Problem Solution You cannot install worksystem software from a tape or optical compact disc drive. If you have only one external storage device, follow these steps: 1. Be sure the device is turned on. 2. Turn off the device and the system unit. 3. Be sure the system unit expansion cable is correctly connected to the device and the system unit. 4. Be sure a terminator is correctly attached to the second connector on the device.
Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems Problem A red light blinks rapidly on the front of your TK50Z tape drive. Solution 5. Be sure the system unit expansion cable is correctly connected to the first device and the system unit. 6. Be sure a terminator is firmly attached to the second connector on the final device. 7. Be sure the connector cables between devices are the 18-inch cables supplied by Digital and that they are connected correctly. 8.
Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware Problems Problem Solution Nothing happens when you try to use your printer. Follow these steps: Nothing happens when you try to use a communication device. 1. Be sure the printer is turned on. 2. Shut down your worksystem software, if necessary, and turn off the printer and the system unit. 3. Be sure the printer power cord is connected to an active power source. 4.
Contacting Your Digital Service Representative If you have followed the suggestions offered in this chapter and your problem persists, your Digital service representative can help you. You can get your service representative’s name and telephone number from your Digital sales representative. Before you place your call, Write down the nature of the problem. Include any error messages you have received and the number of any self-test subtest that failed.
10 Using the Console Program This chapter tells you how to Select console and operating modes Follow console command conventions Use the console commands Set environment variables Work within the system environment Using the Console Program 10–1
Console and Operating Modes The workstation operates in one of two modes: console mode and operating mode. When you use console mode, the console program allows you to communicate directly with your workstation hardware by means of console commands. When you use operating mode, the worksystem software allows you to use applications to perform daily workstation activities.
Using Operating Mode Use worksystem commands for such activities as Creating and revising files Backing up files Sending and receiving electronic mail Operating system prompts When you use operating mode, the operating system prompts you to supply your user name and password.
Rules for Typing Console Commands Use console commands when the system monitor displays the prompt >> or R>. Follow these rules: Type uppercase and lowercase letters exactly as they appear in command lines. The system recognizes uppercase and lowercase letters as different input. Press Return after typing a command message. Enter number values as follows: Enter decimal values as a string of decimal digits with no leading zeros (for example, 123).
Conventions Used in This Chapter Letters in boldface type like this are to be typed exactly as they appear. Letters in italic type like this are variables that you replace with actual values. (Note that the help and menu screens display these variables in all capital letters.) LETTERS IN UPPERCASE ITALIC TYPE LIKE THIS are used for variables you can select from a specific list of values. (The command descriptions presented later in this chapter explain these values.
Console Command Formats and Functions The console commands are described in alphabetical order. To locate the page that discusses a specific command, see the table of contents. Console commands and formats are listed here as they appear in the help menu. To display the help menu, type a question mark (?) and press Return. CMD: boot [[-z #] [-n] #/path [ARG...]] cat SCRPT cnfg [#] d [-bhw] [-S #] RNG val e [-bhwcdoux] [-S #] RNG erl [-c] go [ADR] init [#] [-m] [ARG...
Table 10-1 lists the function of valid console commands. Table 10-1.
Console Command Description DECstation 5000 Model 200 console commands are described here. To use a console command, type the command as shown in its description, add the appropriate options and arguments, and press Return. The console prompt (>>) is shown on the command line for clarity. ? Command >>? [command name] The ?, or help, command displays brief help messages for console commands. If you specify a command name, the screen displays the help message for that command.
If you specify any arguments, you must include the entire argument string in the boot command. The system ignores the boot environment variable when any additional arguments are included. For example, you can use the boot command to specify a file on a disk drive connected to the SCSI module that has SCSI ID 0 and is located in base slot 5 by typing boot 5/rz0/vmunix. To boot for a multiuser environment, type "boot 5/rz0/vmunix -a".
cnfg Command >>cnfg [#] The cnfg command displays system configuration information. If you specify a module number for #, the screen displays configuration information for that module. Otherwise, the screen displays configuration information for each module in the system. The following example shows a cnfg display that might appear when no slot number is specified. This display shows a system with optional Ethernet, SCSI, and color frame buffer modules.
In the column heads for the table in this display, DEV stands for device name. PID stands for peripheral identifier. VID stands for vendor identifier. REV stands for device revision level. SCSI DEV stands for SCSI device type. DIR indicates a direct access device, or hard disk drive. SEQ indicates a sequential access device, or tape drive. CD-ROM indicates an optical compact disc drive.
The -S option causes a value to be stored repeatedly in memory. The value is stored count times at each address in the address range.
The format options -x, -o, -u, -d and -c specify how the data is to be displayed. If more than one option is specified, data is displayed in each format specified. If no format option is specified, -x is assumed. The -S option causes the value to be fetched repeatedly. The contents of each address in the address range is fetched count times. Only the final value fetched is displayed. erl Command >>erl [-c] The erl command displays a log of error messages.
ls Command >>ls [#] The ls command displays a list of files present in a module ROM. If no module is specified in the slot number option (#), a list of files for all modules is displayed. passwd Command >>passwd [OPTIONS] OPTIONS -s -c Set new console password Clear console password Use the passwd command to enter, set, or clear the console password. If the console prompt is R>, the use of console commands is restricted, and you can use only the boot and passwd commands (with no argument).
printenv Command >>printenv [evname] The printenv command displays the value of environment variables. If you specify the name of an environment variable, the screen displays the value of that variable. Otherwise, the screen displays the values of all environment variables. See ‘‘Environment Variables’’ later in this chapter for more information. restart Command >>restart The restart command attempts to perform a software restart, if a restart block has been set up in software.
sh Command >>sh [OPTIONS] [#/scriptname] [argument...] OPTIONS -e -b -v -S -l Exit on error Branch to script Verbose; echo to console Suppress script-not-found errors Loop The sh, or shell, command activates a script. Replace # with the slot number of the module that contains the script. If you specify a script name for scriptname, the script is used as the input stream. Otherwise, entries at the console are used as the input stream, and a subshell is created.
t Command >>t [OPTIONS] #/testname [argument...] OPTIONS -l Loop The t, or test, command runs module tests. Specify a test with #/testname, where # is the slot number and testname is a module-specific test name. The -l option causes a test to be executed continuously until a system reset occurs or Ctrl-c is pressed. If executed from a script, the t command displays #/testname on the system console as each test is run. Tests specific to the system module are performed by Digital service representatives.
Environment Variables Environment variables store system parameters, parameterize scripts, and pass information to the operating system. Some environment variables are retained in nonvolatile memory. Others are lost when power is interrupted. Console commands used for environment variables are summarized in Table 10-2. Table 10-3 defines standard environment variables that can be set by the user. Environment variables are set by the system. Table 10-2.
Table 10-3. Environment Variables Set by the User boot1 console1 haltaction1 Specifies the default arguments for the boot command. Controls the choice of the system console. If you specify any value other than s, the system rom the console. If you specify s, the system uses a terminal connected to the system module. Setting console causes the system to immediately reconfigure and initialize the system console. Specifies system halt actions: b causes the system to perform a boot command.
Console Autoconfiguration When the console environment variable contains any value other than s, the system autoconfigures the console terminal. First the system searches all options for a crt driver. If a crt driver is found, the system searches all option modules and then the system module for a kbd driver. Because the system module has a kbd driver, this search is always successful.
11 Moving the DECstation 5000 Model 200 Workstation This chapter tells you how to take your workstation apart and pack it in preparation for moving.
Dismantling Your Workstation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Follow the procedures for turning off your workstation given in Chapter 8 of this guide. Unplug all power cords from their power sources. Disconnect any optional peripheral devices from the system unit, and if you have more than one expansion box, disconnect them from each other. Disconnect the monitor, the mouse or tablet, and the keyboard from the system unit.
Packing Your Equipment Pack each piece of equipment in the carton it came in. Use the padding that came in the cartons to hold each item securely in place. Be sure to include the following in each carton: Any cables, power cords, and terminators that came with that device Any documentation for that device Reinstalling Your DECstation 5000 Model 200 To reinstall your workstation, follow the instructions in the DECstation 5000 Model 200 Hardware Installation Guide.
Part IV Appendixes
A Equipment Specifications This appendix lists the physical specifications, operating conditions, and nonoperating conditions for components listed here. For information about the BA42 storage expansion box, the TZ30 tape drive, and the RX23 and RX33 floppy disk drives, see Appendix A in the BA42 Storage Expansion Box Installation Guide.
Table A-1. System Unit Description System unit Weight Height Width Depth 12.7 kg (28 lb) 92 mm (3.62 in) 509.5 mm (20.06 in) 434.8 mm (17.12 in) Table A-2. System Unit Specifications Input voltage Input current Power – Frequency – Heat dissipation Adjust to 100 to 120 Vac to 220-240 Vac 5 amps at 100 to 120 Vac 2.4 amps at 220 to 240 Vac 50 to 60 Hz 359 watts maximum Table A-3.
Table A-5. VR262 Monitor Description Monitor Weight Height Width Depth 19.2 kg (42 lb) 394 mm (15.5 in.) 455 mm (17.9 in.) 395 mm (15.4 in.) Table A-6. VR262 Monitor Specifications External controls, switches, and indicators Display – Cathode-ray Tube (CRT) – Video input – Display characteristics Brightness Contrast Power switch Power indicator High resolution Paper white phosphor Spot size approximately 0.3 mm High-efficiency antiglare treatment Composite video, black negative 1.
Table A-6 (Cont.). – – – – – VR262 Monitor Specifications Sync pulse Blanking interval Active video time Vertical period Lines displayed Power – Power supply type – AC input – Power consumption Fuse 3 horizontal lines 37 horizontal lines max 16.0 ms 16.67 ms 864 Transistor, switch type AC to DC converter Switch-selectable Approximately 65 watts 100 to 120 Vac: 1 A 6.35 mm x 31.8 mm (.25 x 1.25 in.) slow blow 220 to 240 Vac: 1A 5 mm x 20 mm time lag Table A-7.
Table A-9. VR297 Monitor Description Monitor Weight Height Width Depth 29 kg (64 lb) 406 mm (16 in) 406 mm (16 in) 450 mm (17.75 in) Table A-10. VR297 Monitor Specifications External controls, switches, and indicators Display – Cathode-ray tube (CRT) V-STAT, H-STAT, V-CENT Contrast Power switch and indicator – Display characteristics 0.26 mm phosphor pitch aperture grill 16 in measured diagonally 90° deflection Composite with sync on green Red/blue: 0.714 Vp p at 75 Ohms Green: 1.
Table A-10 (Cont.). VR297 Monitor Specifications Power – Power supply type – AC input – Power consumption Fuse Transistor, switch-type AC to DC converter Switch-selectable Approximately 65 watts 100 to 120 V: 2.4 A/2.2A 6.35 mm x 31.8 mm (.25 x 1.25 in) slow blow 220 to 240 V:1.4 A/1.3A 5 mm x 20 mm time lag Table A-11.
Table A-13. VR299 Monitor Description Monitor Weight Height Width Depth 32 kg (70 lb) 470 mm (18.5 in) 506 mm (19.9 in) 525 mm (20.7 in) Table A-14.
Table A-14 (Cont.). – – – – VR299 Monitor Specifications Back porch Blanking interval Active video Horizontal period 1,680 ns 3.69 s maximum 14.8 s 18.5 s Vertical rate timing – Frequency – Front porch – Sync pulse – Blanking interval – Active video – Vertical period 60 Hz 0 horizontal lines 3 lines 37 lines 16.0 ms 16.67 ms Power – AC input voltage (switch selectable) – Frequency – Power consumption Fuse 88-132/185-254 Vac 50/60 Hz 150 watts maximum 3.2 A for 120 V system 1.
Table A-16.
Table A-17. VRT19 Monitor Description Monitor Weight Height Width Depth 39 kg (75 lb) 480 mm (18.72 in) 504 mm (19.66 in) 474 mm (18.49 in) Table A-18. VRT19 Monitor Specifications External controls, switches, and indicators Tilt range Swivel range Display – Cathode-ray tube (CRT) Brightness Contrast Degauss Power switch Power indicator V-CENT, H-STAT, V-STAT – 5° to +15° 90° total – Display characteristics Aperture grill Trinitron 0.
Table A-18 (Cont.). VRT19 Monitor Specifications Vertical rate timing (4 pixel nibble clock timing) – Frequency – Front porch – Sync pulse – Blanking interval – Active video – Vertical period 66.4743 Hz 3 horizontal lines 3 horizontal lines 39 horizontal lines 14.4915 ms 15.0434 ms Power – AC input voltage – Frequency – Power consumption 90-132/198-264 Vac 47 to 63 Hz 150 watts maximum Table A-19.
Table A-21. LK201 Keyboard Description Weight Keyboard 2 kg (4.5 lb) Height mm1 51 (2 in) Width Depth 533 mm (21 in) 171 mm (6.75 in) 1 Including attachable feet Table A-22.
Table A-24.
Table A-25. VSXXX-AA Mouse Description Mouse Weight Height Diameter 170 g (0.37 lb) 40 mm (1.57 in) 88 mm (3.47 in) Table A-26. VSXXX-AA Mouse Specifications Baud rate Cable length Resolution Tracking speed Electrical interfaces Operating modes Tracking rate Accuracy Data format Buttons Diagnostics Power requirements 4800 1.5 m (5 ft), shielded, 6 conductors and terminals in a 7-pin micro-DIN-type connector (male) 79 counts (200 counts/in) 73.
Table A-28.
Table A-29. VSXXX-AB Tablet Description Tablet Weight Height Width Depth 3.2 kg (7 lb) 20 mm (8 in) 406 mm (16 in) 412 mm (16.2 in) Table A-30. VSXXX-AB Tablet Specifications Cable length Active area Resolution Proximity (nominal) Baud rate Power requirements Output connector (power and data) Mating connector Operating modes Remote request Incremental Interfaces Tracking rates Puck Stylus Diagnostics A–16 Equipment Specifications 1.
Table A-31. VSXXX-AB Tablet Operating Conditions Temperature range Relative humidity Maximum wet bulb temperature Minimum dew point temperature Altitude 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F) 20% to 80%, noncondensing 28° C (82° F) 2° C (36° F) 2400 m (8000 ft) at 36° C (96° F) Table A-32.
Table A-33. RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Description Internal drive Weight Height Width Depth 3.78 kg (8.40 lb) 82.5 mm (3.25 in) 146 mm (5.75 in) 208 mm (8.20 in) Table A-34.
Table A-35. RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions Temperature range1 Relative humidity Maximum wet-bulb temperature Minimum dew-point temperature Altitude 10° C to 55° C (50° F to 131° F) 20% to 80%, noncondensing 25.6° C (78° F) 2° C (36° F) – 1,000 ft to 15,000 ft at 36° C (96° F) 1 Reduce maximum temperature by 1.8° C (3.24° F) for each 1,000-meter increase in altitude. Table A-36.
Table A-37. RZ56 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Description Internal drive Weight Height Width Depth 3.80 kg (8.40 lb) 82.6 mm (3.25 in) 146 mm (5.75 in) 208 mm (8.20 in) Table A-38.
Table A-38 (Cont.). RZ56 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Specifications Start time (maximum) Stop time (maximum) Interleave 20 sec maximum 20 sec maximum 1:1 Table A-39. RZ56 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions Temperature range1 Relative humidity Maximum wet-bulb temperature Minimum dew-point temperature Altitude 10° C to 55° C (50° F to 131° F) 8% to 80%, noncondensing 25.6° C (78° F) 2° C (36° F) –1,000 to 15,000 ft at 36° C (96° F) 1 Reduce maximum temperature by 1.8° C (3.
Table A-41. RZ57 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Description Internal drive Weight Height Width Depth 3.8 kg (8.4 lb) 82.6 mm (3.25 in) 146 mm (5.75 in) 208 mm (8.20 in) Table A-42.
Table A-42 (Cont.). RZ57 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Specifications Start time (maximum) Stop time (maximum) Interleave 20 sec maximum 20 sec maximum 1:1 Table A-43. RZ57 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions Temperature range1 Relative humidity Maximum wet-bulb temperature Minimum dew-point temperature Altitude 10° C to 55° C (50° F to 131° F) 8% to 80%, noncondensing 25.6° C (78° F) 2° C (36° F) – 1,000 to 15,000 ft at 36° C (96° F) 1 Reduce maximum temperature by 1.8° C (3.
Table A-45. TK50Z Tape Drive Description Expansion box Weight Height Width Depth 12.7 kg (28 lb) 139.7 mm (5.5 in) 323.8 mm (12.75 in) 285.7 mm (11.25 in) Table A-46. TK50Z Tape Drive Specifications Mode of operation Media Bit density Number of tracks Transfer rate (at host) Type speed Track format Cartridge capacity Power requirements Input current Power Frequency Heat dissipation Streaming 12.77 mm (0.
Table A-48.
Table A-49. TLZ04 Tape Drive Description Expansion box Weight Height Width Depth 12.7 kg (28 lb) 102 mm (4 in) 219.2 mm (8.63 in) 285.7 mm (11.25 in) Table A-50. TLZ04 Tape Drive Specifications Mode of operation Drive interface Media Bit density Transfer rate Track format Cassette capacity Power requirements Power consumption Streaming and start/stop SCSI TLZ4X cassette tape 114 Mbits per square inch 156 Kbits/sec Digital Data Storage (DDS) 1.2 Gbytes 100 to 120V, 1.6 amps 200 to 240V, 1.
Table A-53. RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Description (Tabletop) Expansion box Weight Height Width Depth 4.0 kg (8.8 lb) 76.2 mm (3 in) 231.7 mm (9.125 in) 279.4 mm (11 in) Table A-54. RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Specifications (Tabletop) Capacity per disc Access time Average latency Average transfer rate Initialization startup time Heat dissipation 635 Mbytes Maximum 1,000 Msec, including latency Average 500 Msec 155 Msec at outer track 60 Msec at inner track 175.
B Part Numbers This appendix lists the part numbers for the components of the DECstation 5000 Model 200 Workstation.
Table B-1.
Table B-2. Cords, Cables, and Connectors Item Part Number Order Number Monitor-to-system-unit power cord (U.S.
Table B-3.
Table B-4.
C Connector Pin Assignments This appendix lists pin assignments for the following connectors: SCSI cable connectors Keyboard and mouse or tablet Communications ThickWire Ethernet Loopback Power Supply Modem loopback Ethernet loopback Connector Pin Assignments C–1
Table C-1.
Table C-2. Keyboard and Mouse or Tablet Connector Pin Assignments Pin Source Signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 GND KEY.TX Keyboard KEY.RX +12V GND Mouse/Tablet MSE.RX MSE.
Table C-3. Communications Connectors Pin Assignments Source Signal CCITT1 EIA2 Description 1 2 KNO2 GND TX 102 103 AB BA 3 Modem/printer RX 104 BB 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 KNO2 Modem/printer Modem/printer Modem/printer RTS CTS DSR GND CD 105 106 107 102 109 CA CB CC AB CF KNO2 DTR 108.
Table C-4. ThickWire Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Source XCVR KNO2 XCVR XCVR XCVR KNO2 XCVR KNO2 Signal Description ACOL+ ATX+ GND ARX+ GND CTL+ GND ACOL– ATX– GND ARX– +12V GND CTL– Shield Collision presence Transmission Ground Reception Power return Control output Ground Collision presence Transmission Ground Reception Power Ground Control output Table C-5.
Table C-6. Power Supply Pin Assignments Pin Signal Wire Gauge 1 2 3 4 5 6 +12 volt Ground –12 volt Ground POK Warning 18 18 22 22 22 22 Table C-7. Modem Loopback Connector Pin Assignments From Pin No. Signal To Pin No. Signal P4-2 P4-4 P4-6 P4-12 P4-18 P4-18 P4-18 TX2 RTS2 DSR2 SPDMI2 LLPBK2 LLPBK2 LLPBK2 P4-3 P4-5 P4-20 P4-23 P4-8 P4-22 P4-25 RX2 CTS2 DTR2 DSRS2 CI2 RI2 TMI2 Table C-8. Ethernet Loopback Connector Pin Assignments From Pin No. Signal To Pin No.
Index A Adapter for communication device, 7–6 to 7–7 Antistatic wrist strap, 4–3, 9–5 B BA42 storage expansion box, 5–2, 5–4, 5–6, 5–7 connecting, 5–9 to 5–14 installing device, 5–17 on/off switch, 5–9, 5–15 SCSI switches, 5–7, 5–8 Brightness control, 2–12 icons, 8–3 C Cable pin assignments, C–1 to C–6 cnfg command, 6–3 Color frame buffer module, 4–12 installing, 4–19 Communications connector, 1–5, 2–2 to 2–3, 7–2 to 7–8 Configuration displays, 5–15 to 5–16, 8–10 to 8–12 Connector block for keyboard-mouse
Equipment specifications (Cont.
O R On/off switch monitors, 2–8 to 2–14 system unit, 2–2 to 2–3 workstation, 8–2 Operating mode, 10–3 Option modules, 2–6 adding, 4–12 to 4–17 Options memory, 4–5 to 4–11 Reset button, system unit, 2–2 to 2–3 RGB connectors, 2–8 to 2–18 RRD40 compact disc drive SCSI switches, 5–7 RRD40 optical compact disc drive, 5–1, 5–2 connecting, 5–9 to 5–14 on/off switch, 5–9 SCSI switches, 5–8 RRD40 optical compact disc drive expansion box on/off switch, 5–15 RX23 floppy disk drive See also Floppy disk drives SCSI
System unit (Cont.
