VAX 6000 Model 600 Mini Reference

This document, the "VAX 6000 Model 600 Mini-Reference" (Order Number EK–660EA–HR.001, January 1992), is a technical manual designed for system managers, system programmers, and customer service engineers.

It provides easy-to-access key information on VAX 6000 Model 600 systems, covering:

1. Console Operation: Details on control panels, key switches, restart functions, status indicator lights, console commands (e.g., BOOT, EXAMINE, DEPOSIT, SHOW), control characters, and a comprehensive list of console error messages for troubleshooting.
2. Self-Test: Explanation of system self-test results, including interpretations of module LED statuses and sample outputs.
3. Address Space: Descriptions of physical address space (30-bit and 32-bit mapping), XMI I/O space allocation, and procedures for locating registers in XMI and VAXBI address spaces.
4. Hardware Registers: Extensive listings and descriptions of registers for:
   • KA66A CPU Module: Internal processor registers (IPRs), XMI private space registers, XMI registers, and detailed information on machine checks (stack frames, codes, and parse trees).
   • MS65A Memory Modules: Memory control and status registers.
   • DWMBB Adapter: Registers specific to the DWMBB adapter, which links XMI and VAXBI buses.

In summary, it's a concise technical guide for operating, understanding the architecture, and diagnosing issues on the VAX 6000 Model 600.