This document, titled "MicroVAX 3100 Model 90 Customer Technical Information" (Order Number EK-A0606-TM.B01, revised December 1993), is a technical manual for the MicroVAX 3100 Model 90 system. It is intended for experienced users, such as system programmers or system managers.
The manual provides comprehensive details on:
- System Description: Technical information about the Model 90 system, its KA50 CPU module, VAX architecture support, and an overview of internal/external mass storage devices and communication devices.
- Console Security and System Defaults: Instructions on how to set and manage the console security password, enable/disable security features, log into privileged console mode, and configure default boot devices and system recovery actions.
- Console Commands: A detailed list and description of various console commands, including BOOT, CONTINUE, DEPOSIT, EXAMINE, HALT, HELP, INITIALIZE, LOGIN, MOVE, NEXT, REPEAT, SEARCH, SET, SHOW, START, TEST, UNJAM, and X-Binary Load/Unload.
- Hardware Specifications: Detailed specifications for the system unit (including memory, processor, interfaces, and power) and internal SCSI devices (various hard disk drives, tape drives, diskette drives, and CD-ROM drives).
- United Kingdom-Specific Installation Information: Special guidance for installing the DSW42-AA synchronous communications option in the UK, covering service categories, host power rating, module isolation, safety warnings, and cable approvals.