DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP

This manual is a comprehensive user guide for operating the DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP systems, designed for both experienced and inexperienced users. It outlines the system's architecture, features, and operational procedures.

The systems are built on a 64-bit Alpha AXP RISC architecture, supporting flexible memory configurations from 16MB to 128MB and offering six EISA expansion slots for various option boards (including standard SVGA, Ethernet, and SCSI capabilities). They accommodate up to five internal devices, with a standard RX26 diskette drive, and provide external serial and parallel ports. The DECpc AXP 150 supports Windows NT for both client and server applications, while the DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP systems support OpenVMS AXP and DEC OSF/1 AXP primarily for server roles.

The guide covers essential tasks such as selecting an optimal physical location (considering environmental and ergonomic factors), powering the system on and off, understanding power-up diagnostic displays for different operating systems (OpenVMS, OSF/1, Windows NT), and booting the installed OS. It also provides detailed instructions for using CD-ROM (RRD42) and diskette (RX26) drives, as well as TLZ06 cassette and TZK10 QIC tape drives, including procedures for media insertion, removal, and head cleaning. Finally, it details how to connect external peripherals to serial and parallel ports, integrate external SCSI devices, and establish network connections, often requiring specific option boards and cables.