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MicroVAX 3100 Models 88/98 User Information
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1 Front Controls, Indicators and Drive Bay Locations ............................................1-4
Figure 1-2 Rear Connectors (Rear View).............................................................................1-6
Figure 1-3 System Unit Components ....................................................................................1-8
Figure 1-4 System Board Components................................................................................ 1-10
Figure 1-5 Internal SCSI Cable Routing ............................................................................. 1-12
Figure 1-6 Internal Power Cable Routing............................................................................ 1-14
Figure 1-7 Typical Keyboard Layout..................................................................................1-16
Figure 2-1 MicroVAX 3100 Model 88/98 System ................................................................2-2
Figure 2-2 Desktop Configuration ........................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-3 Removing the Front Door....................................................................................2-4
Figure 2-4 Removing the Cover............................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-5 Installing the Hasp...............................................................................................2-6
Figure 2-6 System Enclosure Airflow...................................................................................2-8
Figure 2-7 Connecting the Console Terminal ..................................................................... 2-10
Figure 2-8 Selecting the ThinWire or ThickWire Ethernet.................................................. 2-11
Figure 2-9 Assembling the ThinWire Ethernet Connector................................................... 2-12
Figure 2-10 Installing the ThinWire Ethernet ..................................................................... 2-13
Figure 2-11 Installing ThickWire Ethernet ......................................................................... 2-14
Figure 2-12 Connecting the SCSI Terminator..................................................................... 2-15
Figure 2-13 Connecting Peripherals to a DEC423 MMJ Port.............................................. 2-17
Figure 2-14 Connecting an EIA Connector to the Asynchronous Port................................. 2-18
Figure 2-15 Connecting a DEC423 Connector to the Asynchronous Port............................ 2-19
Figure 2-16 Connect a DHW42-BB Asynchronous Port...................................................... 2-21
Figure 2-17 Connecting to a DHW42-CB Asynchronous Port............................................. 2-23
Figure 2-18 Connecting to a DSW43-AA Synchronous Port...............................................2-25
Figure 2-19 Installing a SCSI Terminator on an Optional KZDDA..................................... 2-26
Figure 2-21 Turning the System On.................................................................................... 2-28
Figure 2-22 Recommendations for Posture and Work Habits.............................................. 2-35
Figure 3-1 Removing the Cover............................................................................................3-2
Figure 3-2 SIMM Bank Configuration..................................................................................3-4
Figure 3-3 Removing the SIMM Board ................................................................................3-5
Figure 3-4 Removing/Installing a SIMM Board....................................................................3-6
Figure 3-5 Installing the 3.5 Inch Brackets ...........................................................................3-9
Figure 3-6 Removing the Front Bezel.................................................................................3-10
Figure 3-7 Installing Optional Devices in the Front Bay..................................................... 3-11
Figure 3-8 Removing the Rear Drive Bay........................................................................... 3-12
Figure 3-9 Installing Optional Hard Drives in the Rear Bay................................................ 3-13
Figure 3-10 Communication Slots ......................................................................................3-14