DEC 3000 Model 500X AXP Options Guide

This "DEC 3000 Model 500X AXP Options Guide," published in March 1993, is designed for users comfortable with opening their system unit to install and manage internal hardware options.

The guide provides comprehensive instructions and information on:

• System Preparation: Details on how to back up files, shut down software and hardware, display current system configurations (drives, memory, TURBOchannel modules), remove system panels, and apply antistatic precautions before installation.

• Internal Option Installation & Usage: Step-by-step procedures for installing, configuring (including SCSI address settings and jumpers/switches), and using various internal components, such as:

  • Removable Media Drives: RRD42 Compact Disc Drive, RX26 Diskette Drive, TZK10 Cartridge Tape Drive, and TLZ06 Cassette Tape Drive.
  • Fixed Disk Drives: RZ25 and RZ26 Fixed Disk Drives.
  • Memory Modules: Installation and removal of 4MB and 8MB memory modules onto Memory Mother Boards (MMBs), including configuration guidelines.
  • TURBOchannel Options: Installation and removal of various modules like 2D/3D graphics modules (HX, TX, PXG+), FDDIcontroller, AUI Ethernet, Dual SCSI adapters, and NVRAM modules.

• Specifications: Provides detailed technical specifications for all covered drives (weight, dimensions, capacity, performance, operating conditions).

• System Restoration & Testing: Instructions for replacing panels, restarting the system, and verifying successful option installation through console commands and diagnostic displays.
• External Options: A brief overview of external peripherals (e.g., console terminal, dial box, headset, modem, printer, storage expansion box, tablet) that do not require internal system access for installation.

The document emphasizes safety precautions (especially regarding static discharge) and provides troubleshooting guidance, directing users to other relevant documentation and Digital service representatives when necessary.