Micro/PDP-11

This document is a Technical Manual for the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) MICRO/PDP-11 System, published in 1984.

The manual provides comprehensive information on the operation, configuration, and maintenance of the MICRO/PDP-11 system. Key topics covered include:

• Basic System Operation: How to use the control panel and handle diskettes.
• System Components: Functional descriptions of Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs) such as the KDF11-BP CPU, MSV11-PK memory, DZV11-CP asynchronous multiplexer, and RD51/RX50 disk drives, including their factory jumper and switch configurations.
• Programming: Details on hardware-initiated diagnostics (ROM-based), software-initiated diagnostics (from user and field service diskettes), and a summary of various supported operating systems (e.g., Micro/RSX, RSX-11M, RT-11).
• Terminal Options: Recommended terminals for use with the system.
• System Requirements and Maintenance: Environmental specifications, troubleshooting procedures, error detection, and detailed removal/replacement procedures for various FRUs.
• System Options and Expansion: Information on how the system can be expanded with additional hardware.

Appendices provide technical details like backplane pin assignments, on-line debugging technique (ODT) commands, and a glossary of terms. The manual is intended for users and technicians to understand, operate, configure, and troubleshoot the MICRO/PDP-11 system.