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EK-KA7AA-IN-001

December 1992

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Document:	KA7AA CPU Installation Card
Order Number:	EK-KA7AA-IN
Revision:	001
Pages:	7
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EK–KA7AA–IN

KA7AA CPU INSTALLATION CARD
Use this card as a quick reference to install the
KA7AA CPU module (E2045-AA) in a VAX 7000 or
VAX 10000 system. Refer to the appropriate System
Service Manual (EK–7002B–SV for VAX 7000 systems
or EK–1002A–SV for VAX 10000 systems) for more
information.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

1. Determine in which LSB centerplane slots to

install the additional KA7AA CPU modules. The
first CPU module is installed in slot 0. Additional
CPU modules are installed in slots 1 through 3.
Install remaining CPU modules in open slots
with the highest node ID numbers.

Front

Rear

3
2 Additional CPUs
or Memories
1
0

First CPU

Additional
CPUs or
Memory

First Memory

IOP Module

Centerplane

5
6

BXB-0094B-92

2. If CPU modules are to be installed in slots 1–

5, remove any memory modules in these slots.
Refer to the MS7AA Memory Installation Card
(EK–MS7AA–IN) or the System Service Manual
for more information.

1st Edition, December 1992
Copyright (c) 1992 by Digital Equipment Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.

INSTALLING A KA7AA CPU MODULE

1. Put on an antistatic wrist strap. You must wear
a wrist strap when you handle any modules.

2. Perform an orderly shutdown of the system.
3. Open the cabinet door.
4. Release the plate covering the LSB card cage by

loosening the two screws on the end of the plate.
The plate is connected to the card cage by a cable;
push the plate to one side, allowing the plate to
be held by the cable.

5. Remove the filler modules from the slots where
you will install additional CPU modules.

6. On the module to be installed, pull out the two

black restraining clips to the right and pull the
two levers out until they are perpendicular to the
front edge of the module.

7. Pick up the module to be installed. Align the

bottom tracks of the module with the tracks in
the card cage slot. Align the top ridge of the
module with the track at the top of the card cage
slot.

BXB-0091B-92

8. Holding the module level, gently guide it into

the card cage. If you encounter any resistance,
check the alignment of the tracks and reinsert
the module. When the module is fully inserted,
the front of the module will be flush with the card
cage. The module does not click when it is fully
inserted.

9. Holding the two metal tabs, push both of them

toward the edges of the module simultaneously.
Check that the ends of the metal tabs are fitting
into the guides of the cage slot. Push the levers
toward the module case.

10. Snap the black restraining clips across the levers
to secure the module.

11. Check that filler modules are placed in all unused
slots.

12. Replace the plate covering the card cage by
tightening the two thumbscrews.

13. Close the cabinet door.

VERIFYING THE SYSTEM
Power up the system by turning the keyswitch from
Disable to Enable or Restart. Power sequencing
begins, and the system runs self-test.
Check the self-test display to make sure that the
system recognizes the new modules. One processor
and one memory module were added, at nodes 1 and
6, respectively.
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Firmware Rev=V1.0-1625 SROM Rev=V1.0-0

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NODE #
TYP 1
ST1 2
BPD
ST2 2
BPD
ST3 2
BPD
C0 XMI +
C1 XMI + 3
C2
C3

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ILV
256Mb

SYS SN=GAO1234567
5

P00>>>

BXB-0087E-92

The P indicates that processors are at nodes 0
and 1. The M indicates that memory modules are
at nodes 6 and 7.
The + signs on the ST lines indicate that the
modules passed their self-tests.

The adapters connected on the first channel’s
XMI (line C0 XMI) passed self-test. One adapter
on the second channel’s XMI (line C1 XMI) failed
self-test.

These lines show the memory interleave set and
size.

This line shows the system firmware revision
level and serial number.

Note
If a CPU module fails self-test, refer to an
Advanced Troubleshooting manual.

UPDATING THE MODULE
Updating the module involves updating the console
firmware and updating the EEPROM. This is done
using the Loadable Firmware Update (LFU) Utility,
update -f, and update -e commands.
New CPU
FEPROM
Console
Firmware

Environment
Variables
Sys Serial No.
Other Parameters
EEPROM

Old CPU
set cpu ka7aa1
update -f ka7aa*

set cpu ka7aa0
update -e ka7aa*

FEPROM
Console
Firmware

Environment
Variables
Sys Serial No.
Other Parameters
EEPROM
BXB-0408-92

UPDATE THE FIRMWARE
Use LFU. A new CPU module may be at a higher
firmware revision than other CPUs in the system. If
there is a firmware mismatch, this message is shown:

KA7AA1: Firmware Revision Mismatch V2.00-1234
Use LFU to update the system firmware. Start
LFU by booting the console CD on InfoServer on the
Ethernet.

1. At the >>> prompt, enter the boot command

from the InfoServer (for example, >>> boot exa0
-file ISL_LVAX_Vnn). The ISL file name must
be typed in upper case.

2. Enter 3, to select Choose Service from the
Function menu.

3. Enter 1, to select Find Services from the Option
menu.

4. Enter the number of the service named VAX7000_
Vnn.

5. LFU starts, displays a summary of its commands,
and issues its prompt (Function?).

6. Use the show command to see the current

revision of firmware and hardware for every
module in the system that contains microcode.

7. Use the list command to display the inventory of
update firmware.

8. Use the update ka7aa* command to write new
firmware to the CPU modules.

9. Now exit LFU by using the exit command.
Use update -f. If LFU is not available, use update
-f to update the FEPROMS (flash ROMs) from the
new to the old CPUs. Use a wildcard to update all
the old CPUs at the same time.

P00>>> set cpu ka7aa1
P01>>> update -f ka7aa*
Update ka7aa0’s FLASH ROMs [Y/(N)]? y
Updating ka7aa0’s FLASH ROMs ... done

UPDATE THE EEPROM
Use update -e. To update the environment variables
stored in the EEPROM, do the following:

1. Note the firmware revision of the primary CPU
as shown in the system self-test.

2. Use the update -e command to copy the

EEPROM environment variables from the
primary processor to the new CPU module.

P00>>> update -e ka7aa*
Updating ka7aa1’s EEPROM done
3. Use the set cpu command to connect the console
terminal to the new CPU.

P00>>> set cpu ka7aa1
P01>>>
Enter the LARS information.

4. Use the set eeprom field command to enter into
the EEPROM the 8-digit LARS number and a
message stating the date and reason for service.

P01>>> set eeprom field
LARS> 01234567
Message>
Enter the system serial number.

5. The system serial number must be recorded in

the EEPROM. Enter the system serial number as
follows:

P01>>> set system serial
System Serial Number> GA02345678