MicroVAX 3100 Model 85/95 Operator Information

This document, "MicroVAX 3100 Model 85/95 Operator Information," published by Digital Equipment Corporation in June 1994, serves as a comprehensive guide for operating the MicroVAX 3100 Model 85 and Model 95 computer systems. It is intended for both experienced and inexperienced users.

The manual provides detailed information across several key areas:

• System Unit Hardware: Describes the physical components of the MicroVAX 3100, including its ports, controls, LEDs, and necessary terminal settings.
• Internal System Devices: Covers the operation and maintenance of various internal storage devices such as compact disc drives (RRD43), diskette drives (RX26), RZ-series hard disk drives, and different types of tape drives (TLZ06/TLZ07 cassette, TZ30, TZK10/11 QIC). This includes procedures for inserting/removing media, understanding controls and indicators (LEDs), and cleaning drive heads. It also details SCSI drive utilities for tasks like erasing and verifying hard disk data.
• Network Information: Explains how to connect and disconnect the system from various Ethernet network types (ThinWire, Standard Ethernet, DECconnect), including setup, installation testing, and removal procedures.
• Hardware Options: Provides guidance on connecting both internal and external hardware options, such as SCSI expansion boxes and various peripherals (e.g., modems, printers) via asynchronous and synchronous communication ports.
• Removable Storage Media Handling: Offers best practices for the care, handling, and storage of different removable media types, including tape cartridges, QIC tapes, DAT cassette tapes, diskettes, and compact discs, along with details on write-protection.