dec5000 install ger

This document is the Installation Manual (Installationsanleitung) for the DECstation 5000 Model 240 workstation, published by Digital Equipment Corporation in 1992.

Its primary purpose is to guide users through the complete setup process, from initial unpacking to operating system installation. The manual is intended for users who wish to install the workstation and its associated peripheral devices.

Key areas covered in the document include:

• Getting Started: Unpacking components, verifying delivery, reviewing hardware documentation, and setting up the system unit.
• Hardware Installation: Instructions for installing internal modules (memory, NVRAM, CPU, TURBOchannel options) and storage devices into the system unit or expansion boxes.

• Connecting Peripherals: Detailed steps for connecting various external devices, including:

  • Expansion boxes (e.g., BA42, TURBOchannel Extender) and their SCSI cabling.
  • Different types of displays (color, black & white, monochrome), including connecting video and power cables.
  • Input devices like the keyboard, mouse, or graphics tablet.
  • Other communication devices.

• Initial Power-on and Testing: Guidance on how to power on the workstation for the first time, perform self-tests, and verify the recognition of installed modules and SCSI devices. It also covers how to determine the Ethernet address(es).

• Operating System Installation: Procedures for installing the ULTRIX operating system from a network, magnetic tape, or CD-ROM, referencing other guides for detailed steps.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Information on diagnosing problems and contact details for Digital Equipment service specialists.

Regulatory Compliance (Appendix A): The manual includes an appendix detailing the workstation's compliance with high-frequency device regulations and operating approvals. This includes product safety (e.g., EN60950, DIN VDE0805), radio interference (e.g., VDE0871 Class A), and telecommunications approvals specific to Germany (DBP Telekom). It emphasizes that an operating license from the local telecommunications office is required before the device can be used and that shielded data cables must be used to ensure proper radio interference suppression.