System information

MicroVAX 3100 Models 88/98 User Information v
Table of Contents
1 System Overview
Introduction..........................................................................................................................1-1
System Unit..........................................................................................................................1-2
Enclosure Front Panel....................................................................................................1-4
Enclosure Rear Panel.....................................................................................................1-6
System Components ......................................................................................................1-8
System Board ..............................................................................................................1-10
Internal Signal Cable Routing......................................................................................1-12
Internal Power Cable Routing......................................................................................1-14
The Keyboard..............................................................................................................1-16
2 Getting Started
Introduction...................................................................................................................2-1
Before Starting Your System .........................................................................................2-2
Converting the System to Lie Flat on the Desktop .........................................................2-3
Locking Your System ....................................................................................................2-4
Identifying the Correct AC Power Cord.........................................................................2-6
Installing Your System ..................................................................................................2-7
Connecting System Components.............................................................................2-9
Connecting the Console Terminal...........................................................................2-9
Network Connection and Termination...................................................................2-10
Selecting ThinWire or ThickWire Ethernet...........................................................2-11
Connecting ThinWire Ethernet .............................................................................2-12
Connecting ThickWire Ethernet............................................................................2-14
Connecting a SCSI Cable or the SCSI Terminator.................................................2-15
Connecting External Options to the System ..........................................................2-16
Connecting Peripherals to a DEC423 MMJ Port....................................................2-16