DEC FDDIcontroller / TURBOchannel Installation

This document is the "DEC FDDIcontroller/TURBOchannel Installation" manual, published by Digital Equipment Corporation in February 1993.

Its primary purpose is to provide instructions for installing and verifying the operation of the DEC FDDIcontroller/TURBOchannel controller into a TURBOchannel-based computer system. The manual is intended for users with some technical background in installing system hardware.

Key topics covered include:

• Unpacking the Controller: Overview, physical description, and checking package contents.
• Installing the Controller: Steps for preparing the computer, physically installing the controller into an option slot, and connecting the fiber optic FDDI communication cables.
• Verifying and Testing: Procedures for performing self-tests, verifying the system configuration (for both Alpha AXP and VAX systems), and booting the system to ensure the FDDI communications connection is established.
• Troubleshooting: Guidance on using LED indicators and console error messages to diagnose and resolve common hardware and configuration problems.

The manual also includes important safety warnings regarding static electricity and potential laser light exposure from fiber optic equipment, along with a list of related documents for further reference.