AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide

This document is the User's Guide for the Compaq AlphaServer DS20 system, intended for individuals who manage, operate, or service it.

The guide covers a wide range of topics:

1. Overview: Introduces the system's architecture, features, front/rear panel controls, console terminal options, and internal components like storage.
2. Installation: Provides instructions for setting up the system, including selecting a location, environmental/power requirements, connecting accessories, network hardware, and physical security.
3. Operation: Details powering up the system, booting and installing supported operating systems (DIGITAL UNIX, OpenVMS, and Windows NT), switching between them, and updating system firmware. It also touches upon hard disk partitioning and the use of the Halt button.
4. SRM Console: Describes commands and environment variables for managing, configuring, testing, and securing the system, primarily for DIGITAL UNIX and OpenVMS environments.
5. AlphaBIOS Console: Focuses on the graphical interface for Windows NT systems, covering system configuration display, hard disk setup, firmware updates, and running utilities.
6. Remote Management: Explains how to use the Remote Console Manager (RCM) to control and monitor the system remotely, including setup, commands, and troubleshooting.
7. Component Installation: Provides step-by-step instructions for adding or removing hardware components such as CPU modules, memory DIMMs, and PCI/ISA cards.
8. Troubleshooting: Offers basic guidance for issues like the system not powering up.
9. Appendices: Includes information on SCSI bus configurations.