VAXstation 3100 Model 40 Owner's Manual

This document is the Owner's Manual for the VAXstation 3100 Model 40 workstation, published by Digital Equipment Corporation in December 1989.

It serves as a comprehensive guide for users, including those with little or no prior computer experience, covering the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the VAXstation 3100 Model 40.

Key topics detailed in the manual include:

• System Overview: Introduction to the VAXstation 3100 Model 40 and its place within the VAXstation 3100 family, highlighting its features like RRD40 compact disc, TZ30 tape drive, RZ23/RZ55 hard disks, Ethernet connectivity, and support for VMS and ULTRIX operating systems.
• Installation: Step-by-step instructions for unpacking the system, connecting peripherals (keyboard, mouse, monitor), power cords, and initial power-up procedures.
• System Components: Detailed information on using the system's storage devices (hard disks, compact disc, tape drives) and input devices (keyboard, mouse).
• System Expansion: Guidance on adding SCSI expansion boxes (e.g., RZ55 hard disk and TK50Z tape drive units), including how to set SCSI IDs and proper connection procedures.
• Networking: Instructions for connecting the workstation to ThinWire and Standard Ethernet networks, including daisy-chain configurations and DECconnect setups.
• Problem Handling: Comprehensive troubleshooting section covering power-up error messages, self-tests, configuration display, device information, system exerciser, disk utility, and changing keyboard language. It also provides a summary of console commands.
• System Parameters & Options: Information on booting the system, setting default recovery options, boot flags, and connecting various optional peripherals like printers, modems, tablets, and monitors.
• Appendices: Includes hardware specifications, a glossary of technical terms, and a list of associated documents for further reference.