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KFE72 Installation Guide
Order Number: EK-KFE72-IN. C01

Use this manual to install the KFE72 adapter in an AlphaServer GS60,
GS60E, GS140, 8200, or 8400 system. The KFE72 provides graphics
support needed to run an operating system or applications with a
graphics user interface. For operating systems that support partitions,
the KFE72 provides a serial port for the additional console monitors
needed for such systems.

Compaq Computer Corporation

Third Printing, August 1999
The information in this publication is subject to change without notice.
COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR
EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING,
PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.
This publication contains information protected by copyright. No part of this publication may be
photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer
Corporation.
The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure
agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the
agreement.
© 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation.
All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
COMPAQ, the Compaq logo, and Tru64are copyrighted and are trademarks of Compaq
Computer Corporation. Alpha, AlphaServer, OpenVMS, and StorageWorks are registered in
the U.S Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark in the U.S. and other
countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Ltd. Other product names mentioned
herein may be the trademarks of their respective companies.
FCC Notice: The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and may emit radio
frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be
required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. Any
modifications to this device—unless expressly approved by the manufacturer—can void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules.
Shielded Cables: If shielded cables have been supplied or specified, they must be used on the
system in order to maintain international regulatory compliance.
Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei
Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für
entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit
risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilisateur de prendre
les mesures spécifiques appropriées.

Contents

Preface ............................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1
1.1

Installation Overview................................................................................1-2

Chapter 2
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7

3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6

Procedure for the KFE72–BA/FA

KFE72–BA/FA Kit Contents ....................................................................2-2
Install KFE72 Modules.............................................................................2-4
Slide the PCI Card Cage Out..............................................................2-4
Insert Modules in Slots 0 and 1 ..........................................................2-6
Insert Module in Slot 2 ......................................................................2-8
Finish Ribbon Cabling, Install Parallel Port Assembly and Graphics .......
Monitor .......................................................................................... 2-10
Remove the Control Panel and Cover Plate ............................................. 2-12
Install the Floppy Drive .......................................................................... 2-14
Change the Control Panel Bezel.............................................................. 2-16
Install Cables and Control Panel ............................................................. 2-18
Attach Graphics Monitor and Related Assemblies ................................... 2-20

Chapter 3
3.1
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4

Introduction

Procedure for the KFE72–AA/EA

KFE72–AA/EA Kit Contents....................................................................3-2
Install KFE72 Modules.............................................................................3-4
Slide the PCI Card Cage Out..............................................................3-4
Insert Modules in Slots 0 and 1 ..........................................................3-6
Insert Module in Slot 2 ......................................................................3-8
Finish Ribbon Cabling, Install Parallel Port Assembly and Graphics
Monitor ........................................................................................... 3-10
Remove the CD-ROM Box..................................................................... 3-12
Install the Floppy Drive .......................................................................... 3-14
Prepare the CD-ROM Box for Installation .............................................. 3-16
Replace the CD-ROM Box ..................................................................... 3-18

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3.7
3.8

Install Cables from the PCI to the CD-ROM Box .................................... 3-20
Attach Graphics Monitor and Related Assemblies ................................... 3-22

Chapter 4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.4
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.4.5
4.4.6
4.5

Front and Rear View of the GS60E System Cabinet ..................................4-2
KFE72-LA Kit Contents...........................................................................4-4
Install KFE72 Modules.............................................................................4-6
Slide the PCI Card Cage Out..............................................................4-6
Insert Modules in Slots 0 and 1 ..........................................................4-8
Insert Module in Slot 2 .................................................................... 4-10
Finish Ribbon Cabling, Install Parallel Port Assembly and Graphics
Module............................................................................................ 4-12
Install the Floppy Drive .......................................................................... 4-14
Remove the CD-ROM Tray ............................................................. 4-14
Remove Floppy Tray from CD-ROM Tray....................................... 4-16
Install Floppy Drive on Floppy Tray ................................................ 4-18
Install the Floppy Bezel and Replace Floppy Tray............................ 4-20
Install Internal Cabling to Floppy Drive ........................................... 4-22
Install External Cables to Floppy Drive............................................ 4-24
Attach Graphics Monitor and Related Assemblies ................................... 4-26

Chapter 5
5.1
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.3

Procedure for the KFE72–DA

KFE72-DA Kit Contents ..........................................................................6-2
Install KFE72-DA Modules ......................................................................6-4
Slide the PCI Card Cage Out..............................................................6-4
Insert Modules...................................................................................6-8
Attaching the Console Serial Line......................................................6-8

Chapter 7
7.1
7.2

Procedure for the KFE72–UG

KFE72-UG Kit Contents ..........................................................................5-2
Install KFE72-UG Modules ......................................................................5-4
Slide the PCI Cage Out ......................................................................5-4
Insert Module in Slot 2 ......................................................................5-6
Insert Module in Slot 1 ......................................................................5-8
Finish Ribbon Cabling, Install Parallel Port Assembly and Graphics
Module............................................................................................ 5-10
Attach Graphics Monitor and Related Assemblies ................................... 5-12

Chapter 6
6.1
6.2
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

Verification

Run System Self-Test ...............................................................................7-2
Show Configuration Command.................................................................7-4

Chapter 8
8.1
8.2
8.3

Starting AlphaBIOS..................................................................................8-2
First and Second Error Screens .................................................................8-4
Updating the Configuration Using ECU....................................................8-6

Chapter 9
9.1
9.2

Running ECU from the SRM Console for Tru64
UNIX Systems

SRM Commands ......................................................................................9-2
Updating the Configuration Using ECU....................................................9-4

Appendix A
A.1
A.2
A.3
A.3.1
A.3.2

Running ECU from AlphaBIOS for Windows NT
Systems

PCI Device Restrictions on the Primary PCI
Subsystem

PCI VGA Graphics.................................................................................. A-1
PCI Devices Hardwired to EISA I/O Address Space................................. A-1
Lower 64K I/O Address Space Allocation and Restriction........................ A-1
PCI Graphics Mode .......................................................................... A-2
ISA Graphics Mode .......................................................................... A-3

Index
Examples
6–1
6–2
7–1
7–2
7–3
8–1
8–2

Self-Test Display......................................................................................6-2
Show Configuration .................................................................................6-4
Verify Proper Console Settings.................................................................7-2
Changing to Proper Console Settings ........................................................7-2
Set OS Type and Issue AlphaBIOS Command ..........................................7-2
SRM Commands for Compaq Tru64 UNIX ...............................................8-2
Running the EISA Configuration Utility ...................................................8-3

Figures
1–1
1–2
1–3
2–1
2–2
2–3
2–4
2–5

KFE72 Ports and Their Front Panel Slot Positions.....................................1-1
Full Installation Flowchart ........................................................................1-2
Hose Position on KFTHA and KFTIA ......................................................1-3
Hardware Installation Flowchart ...............................................................2-2
Sliding the PCI Card Cage Out .................................................................2-4
Inserting the Modules ...............................................................................2-6
Jumper Settings on the Connector Module ................................................2-8
Ribbon Cabling and Parallel Port Assembly Installation .......................... 2-10
v

2–6
2–7
2–8
2–9
2–10
2–11
3-1
3–2
3–3
3–4
3–5
3–6
3–7
3–8
3–9
3–10
3–11
3–12
4–1
4–2
4–3
4–4
4–5
4–6
4–7
4–8
4–9
4–10
4–11
4–12
4–13
4–14
4–15
4–16
4–17
4–18
4–19
5–1
5–2
5–3
5–4
5–5
5–6

Jumper and Switch Settings on PBXGB-AA Module .............................. 2-11
Control Panel Removal........................................................................... 2-12
Floppy Drive Installation ........................................................................ 2-14
Control Panel Preparation ....................................................................... 2-16
Cable Installation ................................................................................... 2-18
Ferrite Sleeve Installation ....................................................................... 2-20
Installation Flowchart ...............................................................................3-2
Sliding the PCI Card Cage Out .................................................................3-4
Inserting the Modules ...............................................................................3-6
Jumper Settings on the Connector Module ................................................3-8
Ribbon Cabling, Parallel Port Assembly and Graphics Module
Installation ............................................................................................. 3-10
Jumper and Switch Settings on PBXGB-AA Module .............................. 3-11
CD-ROM Box Removal ......................................................................... 3-12
Floppy Drive Installation ........................................................................ 3-14
CD-ROM Box (Rear) ............................................................................. 3-16
CD-ROM Box Replacement ................................................................... 3-18
Cable Installation ................................................................................... 3-20
Ferrite Sleeve Installation ....................................................................... 3-22
Front and Rear View of the GS60E System Cabinet ..................................4-2
Hardware in a Partitioned GS60E System .................................................3-3
Hardware Installation Flowchart ...............................................................4-4
Sliding the PCI Card Cage Out .................................................................4-6
Inserting the Modules ...............................................................................4-8
Jumper Settings on the Connector Module .............................................. 4-10
Ribbon Cabling and Parallel Port Assembly............................................ 4-12
Jumper and Switch Settings on PBXGB-AA Module .............................. 4-13
Disconnect CD-ROM Power and Signal Cables ...................................... 4-14
Removing the CD-ROM Tray................................................................. 4-15
Unscrewing the Top of the CD-ROM Tray.............................................. 4-16
Remove the Floppy Tray ........................................................................ 4-17
Remove the Blank Bezel from the Floppy Tray....................................... 4-18
Screw the Floppy Drive to the Floppy Tray............................................. 4-19
Snap in Floppy Bezel and Slide in Floppy Tray....................................... 4-20
Replace Screws Holding Floppy Tray in Place ........................................ 4-21
Installing Internal Cabling to Floppy Drive ............................................. 4-22
External Cable Installation...................................................................... 4-24
Ferrite Sleeve Installation ....................................................................... 4-26
Installation Procedure ...............................................................................5-2
Sliding the PCI Card Cage Out of the GS60/8200 .....................................5-4
Inserting Module in Slot 2 ........................................................................5-6
Jumper Settings on the Connector Module ................................................5-7
Inserting Module in Slot 1 ........................................................................5-8
Ribbon Cabling, Parallel Port Assembly, and Graphics Module
Installation ............................................................................................. 5-10

5–7
5–8
6–1
6–2
6–3
6–4
6–5
6–6
8–1
8–2
8–3
A–1

Jumper and Switch Settings on PBXGB-AA Module .............................. 5-11
Ferrite Sleeve Installation ....................................................................... 5-12
Hardware Installation Flowchart ...............................................................6-2
Sliding the PCI Card Cage Out of the GS60E............................................6-4
Sliding the PCI Card Cage Out of the GS60/8200 .....................................6-6
Sliding the PCI Card Cage Out of the GS140/8400 ...................................6-7
Inserting the Modules ...............................................................................6-8
Jumper Settings on the Connector Module (If Any)...................................6-9
First Error Screen .....................................................................................8-4
Second Error Screen .................................................................................8-5
ECU Configuration Screen .......................................................................8-6
Jumper Settings on the Connector Module ............................................... A-3

Tables
1
2
3
2–1
3–1
4–1
5–1
6–1

AlphaServer GS60/GS140/8200/8400 Documentation ................................ xi
AlphaServer GS60E Documentation ..........................................................xii
Documentation Relating to the KFE72-DA Kit .........................................xiii
KFE72–BA/FA Kit Contents ....................................................................2-3
KFE72–AA/FA Kit Contents....................................................................3-3
KFE72–LA Kit Contents ..........................................................................4-3
KFE72–UG Kit Contents..........................................................................5-3
KFE72–DA Kit Contents..........................................................................6-3

vii

Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is written for customer service engineers and self-maintenance customers
installing the KFE72 adapter into a DWLPB shelf or PIU in AlphaServer GS60,
GS60E, GS140, 8200, and 8400 systems.

Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into small
sections for efficient online and printed reference. Each topic begins with an abstract.
You can quickly gain a comprehensive overview by reading only the abstracts. Next
is an illustration or example, which also provides quick reference. Last in the
structure are descriptive text and syntax definitions.
This manual has nine chapters and one appendix, as follows:
•

Chapter 1, Introduction, gives an overview of the KFE72 and the installation
process.

•

Chapter 2, Procedure for the KFE72-BA/FA, gives instructions on how to
install the KFE72-BA (for Windows NT) or KFE72-FA (for Tru64 UNIX) kit in
the AlphaServer GS60 or 8200 system cabinet.

•

Chapter 3, Procedure for the KFE72-AA/EA, gives instructions on how to
install the KFE72-AA (for Windows NT) or KFE72-EA (for Tru64 UNIX) kit in
the AlphaServer GS140 or 8400 system cabinet.

•

Chapter 4, Procedure for the KFE72-LA, gives instructions on how to install
the KFE72-LA (for Tru64 UNIX) kit in the GS60E cabinet.

•

Chapter 5, Procedure for the KFE72-UG, describes the procedure to upgrade a
system already having a KFE70 to a system with a KFE72 (for Windows NT).

•

Chapter 6, Procedure for the KFE72-DA, describes how to install the KFE72DA kit (for operating systems supporting logical partitions such as Compaq
OpenVMS or Compaq Tru64 UNIX ) in AlphaServer GS60, GS60E, GS140, 8200,
or 8400 systems.

•

Chapter 7, Verification, tells how to verify that the KFE72 has been installed
properly.

•

Chapter 8, Running ECU from AlphaBIOS for Windows NT Systems, tells
how to use the EISA Configuration Utility from the graphics monitor installed
and running AlphaBIOS. This procedure is necessary to configure the KFE72 in
a Windows NT system.

•

Chapter 9, Running ECU from the SRM Console for Tru64 UNIX Systems,
tells how to use the EISA Configuration Utility from the SRM console to
configure the KFE72 in a Compaq Tru64 UNIX system.

•

Appendix A, PCI Device Restrictions on the Primary PCI Subsystem,
describes restrictions that are of interest to those who may wish to use PCI or
EISA devices in an AlphaServer GS60/8200 or GS140/8400 that are not currently
supported by Compaq.

System Options
The Systems and Options Catalog describes all options for AlphaServer GS60,
GS60E, GS140, 8200, and 8400 systems. In addition, Compaq maintains a list of the
latest supported options on the Internet, which you can access as follows:
Using a Web browser, follow links from the URL:
http://www.compaq.com/alphaserver/

Conventions Used in This Document
Icons. Icons similar to those shown below are used in illustrations for designating part
placement in the system described. A shaded area in the icon shows the location of
the component or part being discussed.
GS60/8200

Front

Rear

GS140/8400

Front

Rear

GS60E

Front

Rear

BX-0099C-99

Documentation Titles
Table 1 lists the books in the AlphaServer GS60, GS140, 8200, and 8400
documentation sets that you may find useful. Table 2 lists the books in the
AlphaServer GS60E documentation set that you may find useful. Table 3 lists
documentation that may be of interest to those installing the KFE72-DA kit.

Table 1 AlphaServer GS60, GS140, 8200, and 8400
Documentation
Title

Hardware User Information and Installation
Operations Manual
Site Preparation Guide
AlphaServer GS60/8200 Installation Guide
AlphaServer GS140/8400 Installation Guide
Windows NT Administrator’s Guide and Release Notes
Service Information Kit
Service Manual (hard copy)
Service Manual (diskette)

Reference Manuals
System Technical Manual
System Technical Manual Supplement: CPU
System Technical Manual Supplement: Memory
DWLPA/DWLPB PCI Adapter Technical Manual
Upgrade Manuals for Both Systems
KN7CC CPU Installation Card
KN7CD CPU Installation Card
KN7CE CPU Installation Card
KN7CF CPU Installation Card
KN7CG CPU Installation Card
KN7CH CPU Installation Card
MS7CC Memory Installation Card
KFTHA System I/O Module Installation Card
KFTIA Integrated I/O Module Installation Card

Order Number

EK–T8030–OP
EK–T8030–SP
EK–T8230–IN
EK–T8430–IN
EK–T8WNT–RN
QZ–00RAC–GC
EK–T8030–SV
AK–QKNFA–CA
AK-QUW7A-CA
AK-QUW6A-CA
EK–T8030–TM
EK–T8030–TS
EK–MS7CC–TS
EK–DWLPA–TM
EK–KN7CC–IN
EK–KN7CD–IN
EK–KN7CE–IN
EK–KN7CF–IN
EK–KN7CG–IN
EK-KN7CH–IN
EK–MS7CC–IN
EK–KFTHA–IN
EK–KFTIA–IN

Table 1 AlphaServer GS60, GS140, 8200, and 8400
Documentation (Continued)
Title

Order Number

Upgrade Manuals: GS140/8400 System Only
AlphaServer 8400 Upgrade Manual

EK–T8430–UI

BA654 DSSI Disk PIU Installation Guide

EK–BA654–IN

BA655 SCSI Disk and Tape PIU Installation Guide

EK–BA655–IN

DWLMA XMI PIU Installation Guide

EK–DWLMA–IN

DWLPA/DWLPB PCI PIU Installation Guide

EK–DWL84–IN

H7237 Battery PIU Installation Guide

EK–H7237–IN

H7263 Power Regulator Installation Card

EK–H7263–IN

KZMSA Adapter Installation Guide

EK–KXMSX–IN

RRDCD Installation Guide

EK–RRDRX–IN

Upgrade Manuals: GS60/8200 System Only
DWLPA/DWLPB PCI Shelf Installation Guide

EK–DWL82–IN

H7266 Power Regulator Installation Card

EK–H7266–IN

H7267 Battery Backup Installation Card

EK–H7264–IN

Table 2 AlphaServer GS60E Documentation
Title

Order Number

AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide

EK–GS60E–IN

AlphaServer GS60E Operations Manual

EK–GS60E–OP

AlphaServer GS60E Service Manual

EK–GS60E–SV

H7506 Power Supply Installation

EK–H7506–IN

RRDCD Installation Card

EK–RRDXX–IN

GS60/8200 to GS60E Upgrade Manual

EK–GS60E–UP

xii

Table 3 Documentation Relating to the KFE72-DA Kit
Title

Order Number

OpenVMS Alpha Galaxy Guide

AA–REZQB–TE

Getting Started with Logical Partitions

EK–TUNLP–SF

Tru64 UNIX System Administrator’s Guide

xiii

Chapter 1
Introduction
The KFE72 provides I/O ports needed to support system console operation underlying
various operating systems.
The KFE72-AA/BA/UG kits (for Windows NT systems) provide a graphics port, a
keyboard port, a mouse port, a floppy disk drive port, two serial ports, and a parallel
port. There are four modules that provide these ports, occupying front panel slot
positions 0, 1, 2, and 4 of a DWLPB card cage. The parallel port is routed from the
module in slot 1 by cable to front panel slot 3. See Figure 1–1.
The KFE72-EA/FA/LA kits (for Tru64 UNIX systems) provide the same ports as
above, except that the graphics module is ordered separately (see the Systems and
Options Catalog, hardcopy or at http://www.compaq.com/alphaserver/). These kits
provide the three modules and parallel port assembly shown in front panel positions
0, 1, 2, and 3 in Figure 1–1.
The KFE72-DA kit provides serial ports for operating systems allowing execution of
multiple instances of an operating system providing this support, such as Tru64 UNIX
or OpenVMS Galaxy. This kit includes three modules in front panel slots 0, 1, and 2 as
shown in Figure 1–1.

Figure 1–1 KFE72 Ports and Their Front Panel Slot Positions
Keyboard
Port

Floppy
power
Graphics
Port

Unused

Parallel
Port
Floppy
Port

Serial Port COM1
Serial Port COM2
Unused

Mouse
Port
Front Panel Slot

0
BX-0198B-97

Introduction 1-1

1.1 Installation Overview
The KFE72 kit you have is one of several options. Follow the flowchart to see
how to proceed for the option you have.

Figure 1–2 Full Installation Flowchart
KFE72 Kit to Install?
KFE72-AA/BA/UG

KFE72-LA

KFE72-EA/FA

Chapter 4,
Chapter 7,
Chapter 9
END

Upgrade from KFE70?
Yes

No
System?

Chapter 5,
Chapter 7,
Chapter 8 (WNT*)
or Chapter 9 (TU*)
END

8200/GS60

8400/GS140

Chapter 2,
Chapter 7,
Chapter 8 (WNT*)
or Chapter 9 (TU*)
END

Chapter 3,
Chapter 7,
Chapter 8 (WNT*)
or Chapter 9 (TU*)
END

System?
8200/GS60

8400/GS140

Chapter 2,
Chapter 7,
Chapter 8(WNT*)
or Chapter 9 (TU*)
END

Chapter 3,
Chapter 7,
Chapter 8 (WNT*)
or Chapter 9 (TU*)
END

*LEGEND:
WNT = Windows NT
TU = Tru64 UNIX

KFE72-DA
Chapter 6
END

1-2 KFE72 Installation Guide

BX-0474Da-99

Before You Begin
A serial terminal must be connected to the console port on the control panel of a
Compaq AlphaServer GS60, GS140, 8200 or 8400 system for both Windows NT and
Tru64 UNIX operating systems. On the AlphaServer GS60E system, the console port
is located at the rear of the machine, at the left, above the AC power input box.
Other equipment is needed to connect a graphics monitor for your system. For
Windows NT systems, you will need a graphics monitor and a keyboard. For Tru64
UNIX systems, you will need a Compaq graphics adapter, a graphics monitor, and a
keyboard.
Also, the KFE72 is installed in a DWLPB card cage. For Windows NT systems, the
DWLPB must be connected to hose 1 on a KFTIA or KFTHA I/O module in slot 8.
See Figure 1–3 for the location of hose 1 in a KFTHA or a KFTIA I/O module. See
the Compaq OpenVMS Alpha Galaxy Guide for information on hose connections for
OpenVMS systems.
There are other checks you need to make before installing a KFE72. For example,
you must ensure that your system has been upgraded to the minimum SRM console
revision. Also, if you have upgraded to an AlphaServer 8400 or GS140 from a VAX
7000 or DEC 7000, you need to upgrade the CD-ROM to an RRDCD-CA. Other
preliminary checks for Windows NT systems are specified in the Windows NT
Administrator’s Guide and Release Notes.

Figure 1–3 Hose Position on KFTHA and KFTIA

Hose 1 on
KFTHA
in TLSB
slot 8
(for Windows NT)
Hose 1 on
KFTIA
in TLSB
slot 8
(for Windows NT)
KFTHA

KFTIA
BX-0132C-99

Introduction 1-3

Chapter 2
Procedure for the KFE72-BA/FA
This chapter describes installation of KFE72 hardware in a GS60 or 8200 system for
Windows NT and Tru64 UNIX systems. Sections include:
•

KFE72-BA and KFE72-FA Kit Contents

•

Install KFE72 Modules

•

Remove the Control Panel and Cover Plate

•

Install the Floppy Drive

•

Change the Control Panel Bezel

•

Install Cables and Control Panel

•

Attach Graphics Monitor and Related Assemblies

Procedure for the KFE72-BA/FA

2-1

2.1 KFE72–BA/FA Kit Contents
The KFE72 is an adapter installed in a PCI I/O subsystem to provide I/O options
necessary for operating systems with a graphical user interface.

Figure 2–1 Hardware Installation Flowchart

Inspect the KFE72
kit

Install KFE72 modules
in DWLPB

Install the floppy drive

Install cables

Verify hardware
installation

Run the EISA
Configuration Utility
BX0474B-98

2-2 KFE72 Installation Guide

Table 2–1 KFE72–BA/FA Kit Contents
Part Number

Quantity

RX26-AA
B2110-AA
54-25133-01
54-25082-01
70-33322-01
PBXGB-AA

1
1
1
1
1
1

Description

2.8 Mbyte, 3.5-inch diskette drive
Standard I/O module
Connector module
Serial port module
Parallel port panel assembly
PowerStorm 3D30 graphics module¹ (module no.
54-23481-01)
17-04100-01
1
Cable assembly, flat, 34 cond (from floppy to drive
panel plate)
17-04115-01
1
Cable assembly, flat, 34 cond (standard I/O to
connector)
17-04116-01
2
Cable assembly, flat, 60 cond (standard I/O to serial
port, serial port to connector)
BN21H-1E
1
Signal cable, RX26, connector module to drive panel
plate
17-04101-01
1
Power cable, floppy to drive panel plate
17-04670-01
1
Power cable, connector module to floppy
17-04016-01
2
Extension cables for keyboard and mouse
BC13L-10
1
Extension cable for video¹
30-46117-02
1
Three-button mouse
74-48833-01
1
Drive panel plate
74-48125-02
1
Control panel
74-49792-02
1
New logo bar
36-44927-06
1
Sticker for new logo bar
36-42868-01
1
Label, USA
36-42868-02
1
Label, Europe
16-25105-14
1
Ferrite sleeve
90-10556-04
2
Screw, machine panel M3 pan 6 mm (floppy to drive
panel plate)
12-41427-01
2
Screw, machine 4-40 pan 0.25 (signal cable to drive
panel plate
EK-KFE72-IN
1
KFE72 Installation Guide
QC-01YAA-HC 1
EISA system configuration kit
¹ These parts are not included in the KFE72-FA kit.

Procedure for the KFE72-BA/FA

2-3

2.2 Install KFE72 Modules
Four modules need to be installed in the PCI I/O subsystem: the standard I/O
module, the connector module, the serial port module, and the graphics module.

2.2.1 Slide the PCI Card Cage Out
Slide the PCI card cage out of the GS60/8200.

Figure 2–2 Sliding the PCI Card Cage Out

Front

6
Front panel
slot 0

3
4
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Perform an orderly shutdown of the system and turn the system off by pushing
the On/Off button on the control panel to Off.

Open the circuit breakers on the power supplies.

Disconnect the power cables, ➌ in Figure 2–2, the I/O hose, and any other
cables that prevent the PCI shelf from being pulled out.

Remove the four Phillips head screws that hold the card cage and the cable
management rack to the frame (see ➍), and pull the shelf out fully.

Remove the top cover by loosening the two quarter-turn screws, lifting the top of
the cover away from the card cage, and then pulling the cover to the right and off
(see ➎).

Remove the face plates from slots 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 (see ➏). The face plates are
held in place by a Phillips head screw on the inside top edge of the card cage.
Save the screws for use in following steps.

Procedure for the KFE72-BA/FA

2-5

2.2.2 Insert Modules in Slots 0 and 1
Insert the standard I/O module (B2110-AA) in slot 0. Then insert the serial port
module (54-25082-01) in front panel slot 1.

Figure 2–3 Inserting the Modules

Front

1
5

Front panel slot
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NOTE: When installing PCI modules, be sure the option bulkheads mate with the
EMI gasket on the PCI card cage.
1.

Install the standard I/O module (part no. B2110-AA), component side to the left,
in slot 0 (see ➊). Secure the module to the card cage with a screw removed in
step 6 in Section 2.2.1.

Connect the 60-pin cables (part no. 17-04116-01) on the serial port module (5425082-01) at connectors J1 and J2. See the figure below.
17-04116-01

54-25082-01

BX-0561-97

Install the serial port module (54-25082-01), component side to the right, in
front panel slot 1 (see ➌ in Figure 2–3). Secure the module to the card cage
with a screw removed in step 6 in Section 2.2.1.

NOTE: Although Compaq Tru64 UNIX does not support the serial ports in module
54-25082-01, this module must be installed and cabled as directed to provide
the connection between the standard I/O module in front panel slot 0 and the
connector module in front panel slot 1.

Procedure for the KFE72-BA/FA

2-7

2.2.3 Insert Module in Slot 2
Check the connector module (54-25133-01) for proper jumper setting. Insert the
connector module (54-25133-01) in slot 2 and attach ribbon cables (17-04116-01).

Figure 2–4 Jumper Settings on the Connector Module

Jumper

Pin 1 2 3

KFE72 - Jumper Pins 1 and 2 (Default - PCI Video)
KFE70 - Jumper Pins 2 and 3

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Attach the lower ribbon cable on the serial port module (54-25082-01) to the 60pin connector on the standard I/O module (B2110-AA) at connector J8. See the
figure below.

Check the connector module (54-25133-01) to verify that the jumper is installed
in the KFE72 (default) position, over pins 1 and 2, as shown in Figure 2–4.
(Appendix A discusses this jumper in more detail.)

Install the connector module (54-25133-01) in slot 2 (see ➎ in Figure 2–3),
component side to the right. Secure the module to the card cage with a screw
removed in step 7 in Section 2.2.1.

Attach the upper ribbon cable on the serial port module (54-25082-01) to the
connector module (54-25133-01) at connector J6. See the figure below.
17-04116-01

54-25133-01
54-25082-01
B2110-AA
2

Front Panel Positions
BX-0562-97

Procedure for the KFE72-BA/FA

2-9

2.2.4 Finish Ribbon Cabling, Install Parallel Port Assembly
and Graphics Module
Attach ribbon cable (17-04115-01) between the standard I/O module (B2110-AA)
and connector module (54-25133-01). Install parallel port assembly (70-3332201) to serial port module (54-25082-01) and install graphics module.

Figure 2–5 Ribbon Cabling and Parallel Port Assembly
Installation
Graphics module
70-33322-01
17-04116-01
54-25133-01

17-04115-01

54-25082-01

B2110-AA

3
2
1
0

Front Panel Slot Positions
BX-0560B-98

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Connect the 34-pin ribbon cable (part number 17-04115-01) between the
standard I/O module (B2110-AA) at connector J9 and the connector module (5425133-01) at connector J5. (See Figure 2–5.)

For Windows NT, connect the parallel port assembly (70-33322-01) to the
connector at the rear of the serial port module (54-25082-01), bring the bulkhead
plate to the opening for front panel slot position 3, and attach it to the card cage.
(Tru64 UNIX does not support parallel port operations, so this step can be omitted.
Slot position 3 cannot be used for other PCI options, however.)

Install the graphics module in front panel slot position 4. If this module is the
PowerStorm 3D30 graphics module (PBXGB-AA), check that the VGA enable and
alias pins are both jumpered on, and the rotary switch is set to 0 (see Figure 2–6).

If you have other options, install them in front panel slot positions 5–11.

Place the cover back on the card cage and tighten the two quarter-turn screws.

Push the shelf back into the cabinet.

Replace the cable management rack and secure the shelf and cable management
rack to the frame.

Replace the power cables to the shelf.

Replace any other cables removed in Section 2.2.1.

Figure 2–6 Jumper and Switch Settings on PBXGB-AA Module

Rotary video
selection
frequency
switch set
to 0

Both
jumpers
on
VGA Enable
Alias

BX-0598A-98

Procedure for the KFE72-BA/FA

2-11

2.3 Remove the Control Panel and Cover Plate
The floppy drive is installed behind the control panel.

Figure 2–7 Control Panel Removal
Front

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BX-0475-95

To remove the control panel:
1.

Pull the black plunger on the control panel (see ➊ in Figure 2–7) and gently tilt
the bottom of the bezel away from the cabinet, releasing the push tabs holding
the top of the bezel in place.

Disconnect the 17-04046-01 cable from the CCL (see ➋). Put the control panel
aside.

Remove the cover plate (➌) by removing the four Phillips head screws. Save the
screws for installing the floppy.

Procedure for the KFE72-BA/FA

2-13

2.4 Install the Floppy Drive
Install the floppy drive in the drive plate, install the cables, and place the
assembly into the system.

Figure 2–8 Floppy Drive Installation

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To install the floppy drive:
1.

Set the mode on the floppy drive. The mode switch on the Sony drive is located
on the lower edge of the drive at the back corner. See ➊ in Figure 2–8. Set it to
1. On the Mitsubishi drive the mode is set by a jumper at the back of the drive.
There are two styles of Mitsubishi drives. One style has the jumper pins on the
right. In this case, put the jumper on the middle pins. (See figure below). On
the other style, the jumper pins are on the left. In this case, put the jumper on
the bottom rightmost two pins (see figure).

Style 1

Style 2
BX-0563-97

NOTE: If your disk is an RX26 disk , make a note of the manufacturer of the
floppy disk, Sony or Mitsubishi. The brand of disk makes a difference in
the way the signal cable is attached, as described in the Warning in
Section 2.6.
If your disk is an RX23L disk, see the note in Section 2.6 for information
on attaching the signal cable.
2.

Place the floppy drive in the drive plate (74-48833-01) as shown in Figure 2–8
and secure it to the plate with the two 6 mm screws (90-10556-04) provided in
the kit. Be sure to orient the drive correctly to the bracket.

Insert the connector end of the signal cable (17-04100-01) into the back of the
floppy drive. Mount the other end of the signal cable to the drive plate using the
two mounting screws (12-41427-01) (see ➌).

Insert the connector end of the twisted-pair power cable (17-04101-01) into the
back of the floppy drive. Snap the other end into the drive plate (see ➍).

Place the floppy drive and drive plate into the system in place of the cover plate
you removed and secure using the four Phillips head screws you removed.
Orient the drive and plate so that the hole used to secure the control panel (➎) is
down and to the right.

Procedure for the KFE72-BA/FA

2-15

2.5 Change the Control Panel Bezel
A new control panel bezel is needed when a floppy is installed. Remove the
circuit board from the old bezel and put it on the new one.

Figure 2–9 Control Panel Preparation

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To prepare the control panel:
1.

Remove the circuit board from the control panel you removed in Section 2.3.

Place the circuit board on the new control panel (74-48125-02) as shown in
Figure 2–9 (see ➋). The plastic tabs hold the board in place.

Place either the U.S. label or the International label on the front of the control
panel bezel.

Procedure for the KFE72-BA/FA

2-17

2.6 Install Cables and Control Panel
Install cables between the floppy and the connector module in the PCI shelf.
Install the control panel.

Figure 2–10 Cable Installation

17-04670-01

Key
Groove

BN21H-1E

Slot
2

OVERTEMP

OVERVOLTAGE

MODULE OK

OVERTEMP

OVERVOLTAGE

MODULE OK

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To complete the installation:
1.

Install the power cable (17-04670-01) from the connector module (54-25133-01)
to the drive plate. See ➊ in Figure 2–10. Make sure the black ground wire is
up at the connector module end.

CAUTION: The power cable is a red and black twisted-pair cable. If you attach
it to the connector module with the red wire up instead of the black
wire, the fuse will blow on the connector module (54-25133-01).
Route the twisted-pair cable along the left side frame to the drive plate.
2.

Install the new control panel. Connect the signal cable from the circuit board on
the control panel bezel to the connector on the CCL and then place the panel
onto the cabinet.

Install the signal cable (BN21H-1E) from the connector module to the connector
on the drive plate (see ➌). The connector passes through the hole to the left of
the floppy drive in the control panel bezel.

WARNING: RX26 disks: For systems with Sony disks, the signal cable must be
inserted according to the key shown on the drive. For systems with
Mitsubishi disks, the signal cable must be inserted opposite to the
way shown by the key on the drive. Failure to make the proper
connection results in a solid light on the activity LED and
operational failure of the disk. If this occurs, reversing the cable
will fix the problem.
NOTE: For systems with RX23L disks, make sure the key is facing forward on
the top of the drive so that the signal cable can be connected.
Close the circuit breaker and power up the system.

Procedure for the KFE72-BA/FA

2-19

2.7 Attach Graphics Monitor and Related
Assemblies
Attach the graphics monitor, keyboard, and mouse and their associated cables.
Attach the ferrite sleeve to the mouse extension cable.

Figure 2–11 Ferrite Sleeve Installation
Keyboard
Port

Floppy
power
Graphics
Port

Unused

Parallel
Port
Floppy
Port

Serial Port COM1
Serial Port COM2
Unused

Mouse
Port
Front Panel Slot

0
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Connect the graphics monitor (ordered separately) to the graphics module
installed in front panel slot 4. For Windows NT systems, use the BC13L-10
extension cable so that you can place the monitor at a more comfortable distance
from the GS60/8200 than would otherwise be possible. For Tru64 UNIX
systems, an extension cable comes with the supported graphics monitors.

Install the mouse and keyboard extension cables (17-04016-01) to the connector
module as shown in Figure 2–11.

Connect the mouse (30-46117-02) to the mouse extension cable (17-04016-01).

Place the ferrite sleeve (16-25105-14) on the mouse extension cable 10 to 15 cm
(4 to 6 in.) from the connector module and snap the sleeve shut over the cable.
The ferrite sleeve is required to prevent radio interference when a mouse is used
with the graphics module.

Connect the keyboard to the keyboard extension cable (17-04016-01).

Connect serial and parallel devices to the appropriate connectors, as shown in
Figure 2–11.

Attach Windows NT sticker (36-44927-06), if appropriate, to new logo bar
(74-49792-02) and replace the old logo bar on the cabinet door with the new one.

See Chapter 7 for hardware verification procedures and either Chapter 8 (for
Windows NT systems) or Chapter 9 (for Tru64 UNIX systems) for how to run
ECU to initialize the NVRAM on the standard I/O module.

Procedure for the KFE72-BA/FA

2-21

Chapter 3
Procedure for the KFE72-AA/EA
This chapter describes the installation of the KFE72 hardware in the AlphaServer
GS140/8400 system cabinet for Windows NT and Tru64 UNIX systems. Sections
include:
•

KFE72–AA and KFE72–EA Kit Contents

•

Install KFE72 Modules

•

Remove the CD-ROM Box

•

Install the Floppy Drive

•

Prepare the CD-ROM Box for Installation

•

Replace the CD-ROM Box

•

Install Cables from the PCI to the CD-ROM Box

•

Attach Graphics Monitor and Related Assemblies

Procedure for the KFE72-AA/EA

3-1

3.1 KFE72–AA/EA Kit Contents
The KFE72 is an adapter installed in a PCI I/O subsystem to provide I/O options
necessary for running operating systems with a graphical user interface.

Figure 3–1 Installation Flowchart
Inspect the KFE72
kit

Install KFE72 modules
in DWLPB

Install the floppy drive
in the CD-ROM Box

Install cables

Verify hardware
installation

Run the EISA
Configuration Utility
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Table 3–1 KFE72–AA/EA Kit Contents
Part Number

Quantity

Description

RX26-AA

2.8 Mbyte, 3.5” diskette drive

B2110-AA

Standard I/O module

54-25133-01

Connector module

54-25082-01

Serial port module

70-33322-01

Parallel port panel assembly

PBXGB-AA

PowerStorm 3D30 graphics module¹ (module no.
54-23481-01)

17-04115-01

Cable assembly, flat, 60 cond (standard I/O to
connector)

17-04116-01

Cable assembly, flat, 60 cond (standard I/O to
serial port, serial port to connector)

17-04100-02

Signal cable, RX26, internal to the CD-ROM box

17-03566-15

Signal cable, RX26, connector module to CDROM box

74-48827-01

Floppy bezel

74-50090-05

System identification sheet for cabinet door

17-04101-02

Power cable internal to the CD-ROM box

17-04670-02

Power cable, connector module to CD-ROM box

17-04016-01

Extension cables for keyboard and mouse

BC13L-10

Extension cable for video¹

30-46117-02

Three-button mouse

16-25105-14

Ferrite sleeve

90-10556-04

Screw, machine M3 pan 6 mm (floppy to floppy
holder)

12-41427-01

Screw, machine 4-40 pan 0.25 (signal cable to CDROM box)

QC-01YAA-HC

EISA System Configuration Kit

EK-KFE72-IN
1
KFE72 Installation Guide
¹ These parts are not included in the KFE72-EA kit.

Procedure for the KFE72-AA/EA

3-3

3.2 Install KFE72 Modules
Four modules need to be installed in the PCI I/O subsystem: the standard I/O
module, the connector module, the serial port module, and the graphics module.

3.2.1 Slide the PCI Card Cage Out
Figure 3–2 Sliding the PCI Card Cage Out
3
4

7
Front panel slot 0
4

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3-4 KFE72 Installation Guide

Perform an orderly shutdown of the system and turn the system off using the
keyswitch on the control panel.

Open the rear door and open the circuit breaker(s).

Disconnect the power cables, ➌ in Figure 3–2, the I/O hose if necessary, and any
other cables that will prevent the PCI shelf from being pulled out.

Remove the four Phillips head screws that hold the shelf in the PIU. See ➍.

Pull the shelf out fully.

Remove the side cover by loosening the two quarter-turn screws (see ➏), tilting
the top of the cover away from the shelf and then lifting the cover off the shelf.

Remove the face plates from slots 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 (see ➐). The face plates are
held in place by a Phillips head screw on the inside right front edge of the card
cage. Save the screws for use in a later step.

Procedure for the KFE72-AA/EA

3-5

3.2.2 Insert Modules in Slots 0 and 1
Insert the standard I/O module in front panel slot 0. Then connect cables to the
serial port module. Insert the serial port module in front panel slot 1.

Figure 3–3 Inserting the Modules

1
3

BX-0766D-97

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NOTE: When installing PCI modules, be sure the option bulkheads mate with the
EMI gasket on the PCI card cage.
1.

Install the standard I/O module (part no. B2110-AA), component side up, in slot
0 (see ➊). Secure the module to the card cage with a screw removed in step 7 in
Section 3.2.1.

Connect the 60-pin cables (part no. 17-04116-01) on the serial port module (5425082-01) at connectors J1 and J2. See the figure below.
17-04116-01

54-25082-01

BX-0561-97

Install the serial port module (54-25082-01), component side down, in front
panel slot 1 (see ➌ in Figure 3–3). Secure the module to the card cage with a
screw removed in step 7 in Section 3.2.1.

NOTE: Although Tru64 UNIX does not support the serial ports in module 54-2508201, this module must be installed and cabled as directed to provide the
connection between the standard I/O module in front panel slot 0 and the
connector module in front panel slot 1.

Procedure for the KFE72-AA/EA

3-7

3.2.3 Insert Module in Slot 2
Check the connector module (54-25133-01) for proper jumper setting. Insert the
connector module (54-25133-01) in slot 2 and attach ribbon cables (17-04116-01).

Figure 3–4 Jumper Settings on the Connector Module

Jumper

Pin 1 2 3

KFE72 - Jumper Pins 1 and 2 (Default - PCI Video)
KFE70 - Jumper Pins 2 and 3

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Attach the lower ribbon cable on the serial port module (54-25082-01) to the 60pin connector on the standard I/O module (B2110-AA) at connector J8. See the
figure below.

Check the connector module (54-25133-01) to verify that the jumper is installed
in the KFE72 (default) position, over pins 1 and 2, as shown in Figure 3–4.
(Appendix A discusses this jumper in more detail.)

Install the connector module (54-25133-01) in slot 2 (see ➎ in Figure 3–3),
component side down. Secure the module to the card cage with a screw removed
in step 7 in Section 3.2.1.

Attach the upper ribbon cable on the serial port module (54-25082-01) to the
connector module (54-25133-01) at connector J6. See the figure below.
17-04116-01

54-25133-01
54-25082-01
B2110-AA
2

Front Panel Positions
BX-0562-97

Procedure for the KFE72-AA/EA

3-9

3.2.4

Finish Ribbon Cabling, Install Parallel Port Assembly
and Graphics Module

Attach ribbon cable (17-04115-01) between the standard I/O module (B2110-AA)
and connector module (54-25133-01). Install parallel port assembly (70-3332201) to serial port module (54-25082-01) and install graphics module.

Figure 3–5 Ribbon Cabling, Parallel Port Assembly and Graphics
Module Installation
Graphics module
70-33322-01
17-04116-01
54-25133-01

17-04115-01

54-25082-01

B2110-AA

3
2
1
0

Front Panel Slot Positions
BX-0560B-98

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Connect the 34-pin ribbon cable (part number 17-04115-01) between the
standard I/O module (B2110-AA) at connector J9 and the connector module (5425133-01) at connector J5. (See Figure 3–5).

For Windows NT, connect the parallel port cable assembly (70-33322-01) to the
connector at the rear of the serial port module (54-25082-01), bring the bulkhead
plate to the opening for front panel slot position 3, and attach it to the card cage.
(Tru64 UNIX systems do not support parallel port operations, so this step can be
omitted. Slot position 3 cannot be used for other PCI options, however.)

4.
5.

7.
8.

If you have other options, install them in front panel slots 5–11.
Place the cover back on the DWLPB shelf and tighten the two quarter-turn
screws.
Push the shelf back into the PIU by depressing the locks on the top and bottom
slides and sliding the shelf back into the system. The lock on the top is visible;
you can locate the one on the bottom by touch.
Replace the four Phillips head screws that hold the shelf in place.
Replace the power cables to the shelf.

Replace any other cables removed in Section 3.2.1.

Figure 3–6 Jumper and Switch Settings on PBXGB-AA Module

Rotary video
selection
frequency
switch set
to 0

Both
jumpers
on
VGA Enable
Alias

BX-0598A-98

Procedure for the KFE72-AA/EA

3-11

3.3 Remove the CD-ROM Box
The CD-ROM box must be removed to install the floppy drive in it.

Figure 3–7 CD-ROM Box Removal

Rear of
CD-ROM Box
Rear
2

Disable
Secure
Enable

Left Expander

Restart

Key On

Right Expander

Run

Front

Fault
Console

Front of
CD-ROM Box

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At the rear of the system
1.

Remove the cover plate (74-42903-01) in the upper left hand corner of the
system cabinet to expose the back of the CD-ROM box. Remove the three
Phillips head screws holding the plate in place.

Disconnect the three cables from the back of the CD-ROM box. See ➋ in Figure
3–7.

At the front of the system
1.

Remove the two Phillips head screws holding the control panel to the system.
See ➌ in Figure 3–7.

Pull the left side of the panel away from the system about 2 inches and then pull
it gently to the left. The flange securing the right side of the panel will
disengage. Disconnect the cable that goes from the panel to the CCL and put the
panel aside.

Loosen the two slotted captive screws holding the CD-ROM box in the system.
(See ➍.)

Slide the CD-ROM box forward and remove it from the system.

Procedure for the KFE72-AA/EA

3-13

3.4 Install the Floppy Drive
To install the floppy drive, the CD-ROM and floppy mounting bracket must be
removed from the CD-ROM box. The floppy drive is then placed in the bracket
and both drives are placed in the CD-ROM box.

Figure 3–8 Floppy Drive Installation

Unused
4
5

3-14 KFE72 Installation Guide

BX-0472-95

To install the floppy drive in the CD-ROM box:
1.

Remove the top of the CD-ROM box by removing the Phillips head screws
holding it in place.

Disconnect the signal and power cables at the back of the CD drive.

Remove the CD drive by removing the four Phillips head screws holding it in
place. See ➌ in Figure 3–8.

Pry off the plastic filler panel (➍) using a flathead screwdriver.

Remove the floppy mounting bracket from the CD-ROM box by removing the
four Phillips head screws holding it in place. See ➎.

Set the mode switch on the floppy drive to 1. The mode switch is located on the
right side of the drive at the back corner. Be sure you do this before doing step
7, since the mounting bracket covers the switch.

Place the floppy drive in the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 3–8 and
secure it to the bracket with the four screws (90-10556-04) provided in the kit.
Be sure to orient the drive correctly in the bracket. See ➐.
NOTE: For RX26 disks, make a note of the manufacturer of the floppy disk,
Sony or Mitsubishi. The brand of disk makes a difference in the way the
signal cable is attached, as described in Section 3.7.
For RX23L disks, see the Note in Section 3.7 for information on
attaching the signal cable.

Place the floppy drive and mounting bracket into the CD-ROM box and secure
with the four screws you removed when you took out the bracket. Use the lowest
mounting holes (➎).

Place the CD drive back in the CD-ROM box above the floppy drive and secure
with the four screws you removed in step 3.

10. Snap the floppy bezel (74-48827-01) in place around the floppy drive in front of
the CD-ROM box. The snaps go into the holes. See ➓.

Procedure for the KFE72-AA/EA

3-15

3.5 Prepare the CD-ROM Box for Installation
Install the cables in the CD-ROM box that connect to the floppy drive and
reconnect those disconnected from the CD drive. Replace the CD-ROM box
cover.

Figure 3–9 CD-ROM Box (Rear)
Signal to floppy
Signal
to LDC

SCSI
signal
to CD

Power
to floppy
SCSI
Terminator

Power to
LDC

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To prepare the CD-ROM box for installation:
1.

Identify cable 17-04100-02. Insert the connector end into the right side of the
back of the floppy drive; mount the other end using the two mounting screws
(12-41427-01) to the back of the CD-ROM box. See ➊ in Figure 3–9.

Identify cable 17-04101-02. Insert the connector end into the left side of the
back of the floppy drive; snap the other end onto the back of the CD-ROM box.
See ➋.

Reconnect the two cables removed from the CD drive. The power cable comes
from the LDC on the side of the CD-ROM box, and the signal cable comes from
the back of the CD-ROM box.

Replace the cover on the CD-ROM box.

Procedure for the KFE72-AA/EA

3-17

3.6 Replace the CD-ROM Box
Place the CD-ROM box back in the system and replace the control panel.

Figure 3–10 CD-ROM Box Replacement

Front of
CD-ROM Box

2
Front

Disable
Secure
Enable

Left Expander

Restart

Key On

Right Expander

Run
Fault
Console

BX0471B-95

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To replace the CD-ROM box:
1.

Slide the CD-ROM box back into the system.

Secure the box with the two flathead screws you removed earlier. See ➋ in
Figure 3–10.

Attach the signal cable from the CCL to the back of the control panel.

Replace the control panel and secure with the two screws removed earlier. See
➍.

Procedure for the KFE72-AA/EA

3-19

3.7 Install Cables from the PCI to the CD-ROM Box
Install cables between the CD-ROM box and the connector module in the PCI.
Reconnect the cable controlling the CD-ROM drive and replace the cover plate.

Figure 3–11 Cable Installation

3 Signal
to LDC

Power to
LDC

5
SCSI
signal
to CD

SCSI
terminator

17-04670-02

BN21H-3

1
Signal to floppy

Slot 2

Power
to floppy

Groove
Key
BX0701C-98

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To complete the installation:
1.

Install the floppy signal cable 17-03566-15 from the connector module to the
back of the CD-ROM box. See ➊ in Figure 3–11.

WARNING: For RX26 disks: For systems with Sony disks, the signal cable must
be inserted according to the key shown on the drive. For systems
with Mitsubishi disks, the signal cable must be inserted opposite to
the way shown by the key on the drive. Failure to make the proper
connection results in a solid light on the activity LED and
operational failure of the disk. If this occurs, reversing the cable
will fix the problem.
NOTE: For systems with RX23L disks, make sure the key is facing forward on
the top of the drive so that the signal cable can be connected.
2.

Install the power cable (17-04670-02) from the connector module to the back of
the CD-ROM box. See ➋. Make sure the black ground wire is to the right at
the connector module end.
CAUTION: The power cable is a red and black twisted-pair cable. If you attach
it to the connector module with the red wire to the right instead of
the black wire, the fuse will blow on the connector module.

Reconnect the signal cable to the LDC. See ➌.

Reconnect the power cable to the LDC. See ➍.

Reconnect the SCSI signal cable for the CD drive. See ➎.

Replace the cover plate (74-42903-01).

Close the circuit breaker and power up the system.

Procedure for the KFE72-AA/EA

3-21

3.8 Attach Graphics Monitor and Related
Assemblies
Attach the graphics monitor, keyboard and mouse and their associated cables.
Attach ferrite sleeve to mouse extension cable.

Figure 3–12 Ferrite Sleeve Installation
Keyboard
Port

Floppy
power
Graphics
Port

Unused

Parallel
Port
Floppy
Port

Serial Port COM1
Serial Port COM2
Unused

Mouse
Port
Front Panel Slot

0
BX-0198C-97

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Connect the graphics monitor (ordered separately) to the PowerStorm 3D30
graphics card installed in front panel slot 4. For Windows NT systems, use the
BC13L-10 extension cable so that you can place the monitor at a more
comfortable distance from the GS140/8400 than would otherwise be possible.
(The graphics monitors supported by Tru64 UNIX come with their own extension
cable.)

Install the mouse and keyboard extension cables (17-04016-01) to the connector
module as shown in Figure 3–12.

Place the ferrite sleeve on the mouse extension cable 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in.)
from the connector module and snap the sleeve shut over the cable. The ferrite
sleeve is required to prevent radio interference when a mouse is used with the
graphics module.

Connect the mouse to the mouse extension cable.

Connect keyboard to the keyboard extension cable.

For Windows NT, connect serial and parallel devices to the appropriate
connectors, as shown in Figure 3–12. (Tru64 UNIX does not support serial and
parallel port devices.)

Remove the old system identification sheet from the front door of the cabinet and
replace it with the new one (74-50090-05).

See Chapter 7 for hardware verification procedures and Chapter 8 (for Windows
NT) or Chapter 9 (for Tru64 UNIX) for how to run ECU to initialize NVRAM on
the standard I/O module.

Procedure for the KFE72-AA/EA

3-23

Chapter 4
Procedure for the KFE72-LA
This chapter tells how to install a KFE72-LA adapter in a GS60E system for
Tru64 UNIX systems. Sections include:
•

Front and Rear View of the GS60E System Cabinet

•

KFE72-LA Kit Contents

•

Install KFE72 Modules

•

Install the Floppy Drive

•

Attach Graphics Monitor and Related Assemblies

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

4-1

4.1 Front and Rear View of the GS60E System
Cabinet
This section provides an overview of the front and rear of the GS60E system
cabinet.

Figure 4–1 Front and Rear View of the GS60E System Cabinet
Front

Rear

TLSB
Card
Cage

Fan
PCI
Card
Cage

CD-ROM/
Floppy
Housing

KZPBA-CA
adapter
AC/DC
Power
Converters
AC Power
Input

CB1

CB2 CB3 CB4

CB5 CB6 CB7 CB8 CB9 CB10 CB11

Primary
console
connector
BX-0183Mk-99

4-2 KFE72 Installation Guide

Figure 4–1 shows the major components of the GS60E system, with one PCI card
cage, KZPBA-CA adapter, and CD-ROM unit. You may install the KFE72-LA
in such a system to provide graphics support. You may also be installing the
KFE72-LA to provide graphics and floppy support for a second partition. In this
case, the system you are working with would have the equipment shown in
Figure 4–2.

Figure 4–2 Hardware in a Partitioned GS60E System
Front

Rear

TLSB
Card
Cage

Fan
CD-ROM
Housing
Second
CD-ROM

KFE72-DA
adapter
PCI
Card
Cages

KZPBA-CA
adapters

AC/DC
Power
Converters

AC Power
Input

CB1

CB2 CB3 CB4

CB5 CB6 CB7 CB8 CB9 CB10 CB11

Primary
console
connector
BX-0183Mm-99

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

4-3

4.2 KFE72–LA Kit Contents
The KFE72 is an adapter installed in a PCI I/O subsystem to provide I/O
options necessary for operating systems with a graphical user interface.

Figure 4–3 Hardware Installation Flowchart

Inspect the KFE72
kit

Install KFE72 modules
in DWLPB

Install the floppy drive

Install cables

Verify hardware
installation

Run the EISA
Configuration Utility
BX0474B-98

4-4 KFE72 Installation Guide

Table 4–1 KFE72–LA Kit Contents
Part Number

Quantity

Description

RX23L-AC
B2110-AA
54-25133-01
54-25082-01
70-33322-01
17-04115-01

1
1
1
1
1
1

17-04116-01

17-04101-01
17-04670-02

1
1

17-04100-01

17-03566-15
(BN21H-02)
17-04016-01
30-46117-03
74-48827-03
16-25105-14
90-10556-04

1.4 Mbyte, 3.5-inch diskette drive
Standard I/O module
Connector module
Serial port module
Parallel port panel assembly
Cable assembly, flat, 34 cond (standard I/O to
connector)
Cable assembly, flat, 60 cond (standard I/O to serial
port, serial port to connector)
Power cable, from inside CD tray to floppy
Power cable, from connector module to outside CD
tray (for floppy)
Cable assembly, flat, 34 cond (from inside CD tray to
floppy)
Signal cable, from connector module to outside CD
tray (for floppy)

2
1
1
4

12-41427-01

EK-KFE72-IN
QC-01YAA-HC

1
1

Extension cables for keyboard and mouse
Three-button mouse
Bezel with cutout for floppy
Ferrite sleeve
Screw, machine panel M3 pan 6 mm (floppy to drive
panel plate)
Screw, machine 4-40 pan 0.25 (signal cable to drive
panel plate
KFE72 Installation Guide
EISA system configuration kit

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

4-5

4.3 Install KFE72 Modules
Four modules need to be installed in the PCI I/O subsystem: the standard
I/O module, the connector module, the serial port module, and the graphics
module.

4.3.1 Slide the PCI Card Cage Out
Slide the PCI card cage out of the GS60E.

Figure 4–4 Sliding the PCI Card Cage Out

Rear

6
5
3
4

4
BX-0199F-99

4-6 KFE72 Installation Guide

Perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn the system off
by turning the keyswitch at the front of the machine to Off.

Open the circuit breakers on the power supplies.

Disconnect the power cables, ➌ in Figure 4–4, and any other cables that
prevent the PCI shelf from being pulled out. (The I/O hose should not need
to be disconnected to allow the shelf to be pulled out.)

Remove the four Phillips head screws that hold the card cage and the cable
management rack to the frame (see ➍), and pull the shelf out fully.

Pull the shelf out fully, loosening any tie-wrapped cables as necessary. (The
cable management flange with the tie-wrap holder is shown in dashed lines
so that you can see which screws to remove. The appearance of the flange
itself is shown in the insert.)

Remove the top cover by loosening the two quarter-turn screws, lifting the
top of the cover away from the card cage, and then pulling the cover to the
right and off (see ➎).

Remove the face plates from slots 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 (see ➏). The face plates
are held in place by a Phillips head screw on the inside top edge of the card
cage. Save the screws for use in following steps.

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

4-7

4.3.2 Insert Modules in Slots 0 and 1
Insert the standard I/O module (B2110-AA) in slot 0. Then insert the serial
port module (54-25082-01) in front panel slot 1.

Figure 4–5 Inserting the Modules

Rear

1
5

21 0
Front panel slot
BX-0450O-99

4-8 KFE72 Installation Guide

NOTE: When installing PCI modules, be sure the option bulkheads mate with
the EMI gasket on the PCI card cage.
1.

Install the standard I/O module (part no. B2110-AA), component side to the
left, in slot 0 (see ➊). Secure the module to the card cage with a screw
removed in step 6 in Section 2.2.1.

Connect the 60-pin cables (part no. 17-04116-01) on the serial port module
(54-25082-01) at connectors J1 and J2. See the figure below.
17-04116-01

54-25082-01

BX-0561-97

Install the serial port module (54-25082-01), component side to the right, in
front panel slot 1 (see ➌ in Figure 4–5). Secure the module to the card cage
with a screw removed earlier.
NOTE: Although Tru64 UNIX does not support the serial ports in module
54-25082-01, this module must be installed and cabled as directed to
provide the connection between the standard I/O module in front
panel slot 0 and the connector module in front panel slot 1.

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

4-9

4.3.3 Insert Module in Slot 2
Check the connector module (54-25133-01) for proper jumper setting. Insert
the connector module (54-25133-01) in slot 2 and attach ribbon cables (1704116-01).

Figure 4–6 Jumper Settings on the Connector Module

Jumper

Pin 1 2 3

KFE72 - Jumper Pins 1 and 2 (Default - PCI Video)
KFE70 - Jumper Pins 2 and 3

BX-0598-98

4-10 KFE72 Installation Guide

Attach the lower ribbon cable on the serial port module (54-25082-01) to the
60-pin connector on the standard I/O module (B2110-AA) at connector J8.
See the figure below.

Check the connector module (54-25133-01) to verify that the jumper is
installed in the KFE72 (default) position, over pins 1 and 2, as shown in
Figure 4–6. (Appendix A discusses this jumper in more detail.)

Install the connector module (54-25133-01) in slot 2 (see ➎ in Figure 4–5),
component side to the right. Secure the module to the card cage with a
screw removed earlier.

Attach the upper ribbon cable on the serial port module (54-25082-01) to the
connector module (54-25133-01) at connector J6. See the figure below.
17-04116-01

54-25133-01
54-25082-01
B2110-AA
2

Front Panel Positions
BX-0562-97

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

4-11

4.3.4 Finish Ribbon Cabling, Install Parallel Port Assembly
and Graphics Module
Attach ribbon cable (17-04115-01) between the standard I/O module (B2110AA) and connector module (54-25133-01). Install parallel port assembly (7033322-01) to serial port module (54-25082-01) and install graphics module.

Figure 4–7 Ribbon Cabling and Parallel Port Assembly
Installation
Graphics module
70-33322-01
17-04116-01
54-25133-01

17-04115-01

54-25082-01

B2110-AA

3
2
1
0

Front Panel Slot Positions
BX-0560B-98

4-12 KFE72 Installation Guide

Connect the 34-pin ribbon cable (part number 17-04115-01) between the
standard I/O module (B2110-AA) at connector J9 and the connector module
(54-25133-01) at connector J5. (See Figure 4–7.)

Optional: Connect the parallel port assembly (70-33322-01) to the connector
at the rear of the serial port module (54-25082-01), bring the bulkhead plate to
the opening for front panel slot position 3, and attach it to the card cage.
(Tru64 UNIX does not support parallel port operations, so this step can be
omitted. Slot position 3 cannot be used for other PCI options, however.)

Install the graphics module in front panel slot position 4. If this module is the
PowerStorm 3D30 graphics module (PBXGB-AA), check that the VGA enable
and alias pins are both jumpered on, and the rotary switch is set to 0 (see
Figure 4–8).

If you have other options, install them in front panel slot positions 5–11.

Place the cover back on the card cage and tighten the two quarter-turn screws.

Push the shelf back into the cabinet.

Replace the cable management rack and secure the shelf and cable
management rack to the frame.

Replace the power cables to the shelf.

Replace any other cables removed earlier.

Figure 4–8 Jumper and Switch Settings on PBXGB-AA Module

Rotary video
selection
frequency
switch set
to 0

Both
jumpers
on
VGA Enable
Alias

BX-0598A-98

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

4-13

4.4 Install the Floppy Drive
Install the floppy drive in the CD-ROM tray.

4.4.1 Remove the CD-ROM Tray
Remove the CD-ROM tray from the system front of the system.

Figure 4–9 Disconnect CD-ROM Power and Signal Cables

Front

CD-ROM
power cable

CD-ROM
signal cable

BX-0183U-99

4-14 KFE72 Installation Guide

At the front of the machine, disconnect the CD-ROM power and signal
cables, as shown in Figure 4–9.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two captive screws holding the CDROM tray to the enclosure, as shown in Figure 4–10. Slide the tray forward
and off the two buttons that support the CD-ROM tray from the back.

Move the CD-ROM tray to a workbench or table nearby to continue
installation of the floppy drive.

Figure 4–10 Removing the CD-ROM Tray
Front

BX-0183W-99

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

4-15

4.4.2 Remove Floppy Tray from CD-ROM Tray
Unscrew and lift the top of the CD-ROM tray. Remove the floppy tray in
the CD-ROM tray.

Figure 4–11 Unscrewing the top of the CD-ROM Tray

1
2

2
BX-0183V-99

4-16 KFE72 Installation Guide

Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the three captive screws on the top of
the CD-ROM tray (see ➊ in Figure 4–11).

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two topmost screws on both sides of
the CD-ROM tray (see ➋ in Figure 4–11).

Lift the top to reveal the inside of the tray (see ➌ in Figure 4–12).
NOTE: To clarify other parts of the illustration, Figure 4–12 shows the top
being lifted further than it can actually go. The wiring to the CDROM drive that is internal to the CD-ROM tray limits the height to
which you can lift the top of the tray. Lift it gently several inches
and let it rest upside down on the left side of the CD-ROM tray.

Slide the floppy tray out of the CD-ROM tray (see ➍, below ).

Figure 4–12 Remove the Floppy Tray

BX-0183Y-99

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

4-17

4.4.3 Install Floppy Drive on Floppy Tray
Remove the blank bezel from the front of the floppy tray. Attach the floppy
drive (part number x) to the tray, using the four screws (part number y).

Figure 4–13 Remove the Blank Bezel from the Floppy Tray

BX0183Ya-99

4-18 KFE72 Installation Guide

Using a Phillips screwdriver, press both of the plastic rods of the blank bezel
until they snap through the metal retainers in the floppy tray (see Figure 4–13).

Place the floppy drive on the floppy tray so that the holes in the drive match
the holes in the tray. Screw the floppy drive onto the floppy tray with the
four screws from the kit (part no. 90-10556-04). See Figure 4–14.

Figure 4–14 Screw the Floppy Drive to the Floppy Tray

90-10556-04
BX0183Yb-99

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

4-19

4.4.4 Install the Floppy Bezel and Replace Floppy Tray
Snap the floppy bezel (part no. 74-48827-03) into the floppy tray, slide the
floppy tray into the CD-ROM tray, and screw the floppy tray in place, using
the screws removed in Section 4.4.2.

Figure 4–15 Snap in Floppy Bezel and Slide in Floppy Tray

74-48827-03

4-20 KFE72 Installation Guide

BX-0183Yc-99

Snap the bezel with the cutout (part number 74-48827-03) into the floppy
tray (see ➊ in Figure 4–15).

Slide the floppy tray into the CD-ROM tray (see ➋ in Figure 4–15)

Replace the screws holding the floppy tray in place (see Figure 4–16), using
the screws you removed in Section 4.4.2.

Figure 4–16 Replace Screws Holding Floppy Tray In Place

BX-0183Yd-99

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

4-21

4.4.5 Install Internal Cabling to Floppy Drive
Connect the internal power and signal cables from the inside of the CDROM tray to the floppy drive.

Figure 4–17 Installing Internal Cabling to Floppy Drive

17-04100-01

4
17-04100-01

12-41427-01

3
1

Red

17-04101-01

Black
BX-0183Z-99

4-22 KFE72 Installation Guide

Snap the two-holed end of the power cable (part number 17-04101-01) into
the second opening from the top on the right side of the CD-ROM tray. See
➊ in Figure 4–17.

CAUTION: Make sure that the red wire is to the back of the CD-ROM tray.
The power cable is a red and black twisted-pair cable. If you
attach it with the red wire to the front instead of the black wire,
the fuse will blow on the connector module.
2.

Connect the other end of the power cable to the floppy drive, as shown at ➋.

From the inside of the CD-ROM tray, push the end of the signal cable (1704100-01) through the topmost opening on the right side of the CD-ROM
tray (see ➌).

Using a Phillips screwdriver, use the two small screws (part number 1241427-01) to attach the end of the signal cable (part number 17-04100-01) to
the outside of the CD-ROM tray, as shown at ➍.

Connect the other end of the signal cable to the floppy drive, as shown at ➎.

Replace the top of the CD-ROM tray and tighten the three captive screws
with a Phillips screwdriver.

Replace the CD-ROM tray, reversing the steps described in Section 4.4.1,
including reconnecting the power and signal cables to the CD-ROM drive on
the outside of the CD-ROM tray.

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

4-23

4.4.6 Install External Cables to Floppy Drive
Install cables between the floppy and the connector module in the PCI shelf.

Figure 4–18 External Cable Installation

2
3

BX-0183N-99

4-24 KFE72 Installation Guide

To complete the installation:
1.

Connect the power cable (17-04670-01) to the connector module (54-2513301) as shown at ➊in Figure 4–18. Make sure the black ground wire is up
at the connector module end.

CAUTION: The power cable is a red and black twisted-pair cable. If you
attach it to the connector module with the red wire up instead of
the black wire, the fuse will blow on the connector module (5425133-01).
2.

Connect the signal cable (17-03566-15) to the connector module (54-2513301) as shown in at ➊ in Figure 4–18.

Tie the cables using the plastic tiewrap on the cable organization flange , as
shown at ➋.

Route the two cables from the rear of the system through to the front of the
system, using the cable routing rail, as shown at ➌ in Figure 4–18.

Attach the two cables to the outside of the CD tray, as shown in the insert to
Figure 4–18. With the power cable, make sure the red power wire is to
the back of the CD-ROM tray.
CAUTION: Make sure that the red wire is to the back of the CD-ROM tray.
The power cable is a red and black twisted-pair cable. If you
attach it with the red wire to the front instead of the black wire,
the fuse will blow on the connector module.
(Immediately below these connectors are a terminator and a connector from
the KZPBA-CA SCSI adapter that controls the CD-ROM drive.)

Close the circuit breaker and power up the system.

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

4-25

4.5 Attach Graphics Monitor and Related
Assemblies
Attach the graphics monitor, keyboard, and mouse and their associated
cables. Attach the ferrite sleeve to the mouse extension cable.

Figure 4–19 Ferrite Sleeve Installation
Keyboard
Port

Floppy
power
Graphics
Port

Unused

Parallel
Port
Floppy
Port

Serial Port COM1
Serial Port COM2
Unused

Mouse
Port
Front Panel Slot

0
BX-0198C-97

4-26 KFE72 Installation Guide

Connect the graphics monitor (ordered separately) to the graphics module
installed in front panel slot 4. (The BC13L-10 extension cable allows you to
place the monitor at a more comfortable distance from the GS60E than
would otherwise be possible. )

Install the mouse and keyboard extension cables (17-04016-01) to the
connector module as shown in Figure 4–19.

Connect the mouse (30-46117-02) to the mouse extension cable (17-04016-01).

Place the ferrite sleeve (16-25105-14) on the mouse extension cable 10 to 15
cm (4 to 6 in.) from the connector module and snap the sleeve shut over the
cable. The ferrite sleeve is required to prevent radio interference when a
mouse is used with the graphics module.

Connect the keyboard to the keyboard extension cable (17-04016-01).

Connect serial and parallel devices to the appropriate connectors, as shown
in Figure 4–19.

See Chapter 7 for hardware verification procedures and Chapter 9 (for Tru64
UNIX systems) for how to run ECU to initialize the NVRAM on the standard
I/O module.

Procedure for the KFE72-LA

4-27

Chapter 5
Procedure for the KFE72-UG
This chapter tells how to upgrade your system from a KFE70 standard I/O adapter,
used for Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS operating systems, to a KFE72 standard I/O
adapter, used for Windows NT systems. Sections include:
•

KFE72-UG Kit Contents

•

Install KFE72-UG Modules

•

Attach Graphics Monitor and Related Assemblies

Procedure for the KFE72-UG 5-1

5.1 KFE72-UG Kit Contents
The KFE72-UG kit is used when you are upgrading from a KFE70 adapter to a
KFE72.

Figure 5–1 Installation Procedure
Replace connector
module

Install serial port and
graphics module

Go to Chapter 5 and
then to Chapter 6
BX-0474E-98

5-2 KFE72 Installation Guide

Table 5–1 lists the contents of the KFE72-UG option kit.

Table 5–1 KFE72-UG Kit Contents
Part Number

Quantity

Description

54-25133-01

Connector module

54-25082-01

Serial port module

PBXGB-AA

PowerStorm 3D30 graphics module (module
no. 54-23481-01)

17-04116-01

Cable assembly, flat, 60 cond, serial port
module to connector module

70-33322-01

Parallel port panel assembly

17-04670-01

Power cable, connector module to floppy
(GS60/8200)

17-04670-02

Power cable, connector module to CD-ROM
box (GS140/8400)

17-04016-01

Extension cables for keyboard and mouse

BC13L-10

Extension cable for video

30-46117-02

Three-button mouse

16-25105-14

Ferrite sleeve

74-50090-05

System identification sheet for cabinet door
(for GS140/8400 only)

36-49792-02

New logo bar (for GS60/8200 only)

36-44927-06

Sticker for new logo bar (for GS60/8200 only)

QC-01YAA-HC

EISA system configuration kit

EK-KFE72-IN

KFE72 Installation Guide

Procedure for the KFE72-UG 5-3

5.2 Install KFE72 Modules
The old connector module (54-23491-01) must be replaced with a new connector
module (54-25133-01), and the new serial port module (54-25082-01) must be
installed. (Note that the DWLPA adapter is not supported for Windows NT
systems; you must have a DWLPB adapter installed.)

5.2.1 Slide the PCI Card Cage Out
Slide the PCI card cage out of the GS60/8200 or the GS140/8400. Figure 5–2
illustrates the process for the GS60/8200. See Section 3.2.1 for a description of
this process for the GS140/8400.

Figure 5–2 Sliding the PCI Card Cage Out of theGS60/8200

Front

6
Front panel
slot 0

3
4
BX-0450H-97

5-4 KFE72 Installation Guide

Perform an orderly shutdown of the system and turn the system off by pushing
the On/Off button on the control panel to Off.

Open the circuit breakers on the power supplies.

Disconnect the power cables, ➌ in Figure 5–2, the I/O hose, and any other cables
that prevent the PCI shelf from being pulled out.

Remove the five Phillips head screws that hold the card cage and the cable
management rack to the frame (see ➍ ), and pull the shelf out fully.

Remove the top cover by loosening the two quarter-turn screws, lifting the top of
the cover away from the card cage, and then pulling the cover to the right and off
(see ➎ ).

Remove and reinstall any modules in front panel slots 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. These
slots are needed for the KFE72 modules.

Remove the face plates from any front panel slots 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 that are
unoccupied by modules (see ➏). Save the screws for later use.

Procedure for the KFE72-UG 5-5

5.2.2 Insert Module in Slot 2
Remove the old connector module (54-23491-01) and replace it with the new
connector module (54-25133-01) in front panel slot 2.

Figure 5–3 Inserting the Module in Slot 2

Front

BX-0450K-98

5-6 KFE72 Installation Guide

NOTE: When installing PCI modules, be sure the option bulkheads mate with the
EMI gasket on the PCI card cage.
1.

Disconnect the standard-I/O to connector module cable (17-04116-01) from the
old connector module (54-23491-01) and the standard I/O module (B2110-AA).
Save the cable for use in Section 4.2.3.

If you have not already done so, disconnect any I/O cables from the old connector
module (54-23491-01). Remove the module from its connector (see ➋ in Figure
5–3) and slide it out of the DWLPB shelf.

Check the new connector module (54-25133-01) to verify that the jumper is
installed in the KFE72 (default) position, as shown in Figure 5–4.

Insert the new connector module (54-25133-01) into the same connector, front
panel slot 2.

Figure 5–4 Jumper Settings on the Connector Module

Jumper

Pin 1 2 3

KFE72 - Jumper Pins 1 and 2 (Default - PCI Video)
KFE70 - Jumper Pins 2 and 3

BX-0598-98

Procedure for the KFE72-UG 5-7

5.2.3 Insert Module in Slot 1
Attach ribbon cables (17-04116-01) to serial port module (54-25082-01). Insert
the serial port module (54-25082-01) in front panel slot 1. Attach ribbon cables
(17-04116-01) to new connector module and standard I/O module.

Figure 5–5 Inserting the Module in Slot 1

Front

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5-8 KFE72 Installation Guide

Take the two 60-pin cables (part no. 17-04116-01), one from the kit and the one
removed previously, and connect them to the serial port module (54-25082-01).
See the figure below.
17-04116-01

54-25082-01

BX-0561-97

Install the serial port module (54-25082-01), component side to the right
(GS60/8200) or down (GS140/8400), in front panel slot 1 (see ➋ in Figure 5–5).
Secure the module to the shelf with one of the screws removed previously.

Attach the lower ribbon cable on the serial port module (54-25082-01) to the 60pin connector in the standard I/O module (B2110-AA). See the figure below.

Attach the upper ribbon cable on the serial port module (54-25082-01) to the
new connector module (54-25133-01). See the figure below.
17-04116-01

54-25133-01
54-25082-01
B2110-AA
2

Front Panel Positions
BX-0562-97

Procedure for the KFE72-UG 5-9

5.2.4 Finish Ribbon Cabling, Install Parallel Port Assembly
and Graphics Module
Attach ribbon cable (17-04115-01) between the standard I/O module (B2110-AA)
and connector module (54-25133-01). Install parallel port assembly (70-3332201) to serial port module (54-25082-01) and install PowerStorm 3D30 graphics
module (PBXGB-AA).

Figure 5–6 Ribbon Cabling and Parallel Port Assembly
Installation
Graphics module
70-33322-01
17-04116-01
54-25133-01

17-04115-01

54-25082-01

B2110-AA

3
2
1
0

Front Panel Slot Positions
BX-0560B-98

5-10 KFE72 Installation Guide

Connect the 34-pin ribbon cable (part number 17-04115-01) between the
standard I/O module (B2110-AA) and the connector module (54-25133-01). See
Figure 5–6.

Connect the parallel port assembly (70-33322-01) to the connector at the rear of
the serial port module (54-25082-01), bring the bulkhead plate to the opening for
front panel slot position 3, and attach the bulkhead plate to the card cage.
On the PowerStorm 3D30 graphics module (PBXGB-AA), check that the VGA
enable and alias pins are both jumpered on and the rotary switch is set to 0 (see
Figure 5–7). Place the module in slot position 4 and attach it to the card cage.
If you have other options, install them in the shelf now.
Replace the cover on the DWLPB shelf and tighten the two quarter-turn screws.

4.
5.
6.

Push the shelf back into the cabinet (GS60/8200) or PIU (GS140/8400). On the
GS140/8400, depress the locks on the slides and slide the shelf back into the
system. The lock on the top slide is visible; locate the bottom one by touch.

On the GS60/8200, replace the cable management rack and secure the shelf and
cable management rack to the frame.
On the GS140/8400, replace the four Phillips head screws that hold the shelf in
place.

8.
9.

Replace the power cables to the shelf.
Replace any other cables removed from the shelf.

Figure 5–7 Jumper and Switch Settings on PBXGB-AA Module

Rotary video
selection
frequency
switch set
to 0

Both
jumpers
on
VGA Enable
Alias

BX-0598A-98

Procedure for the KFE72-UG 5-11

5.3 Attach Graphics Monitor and Related
Assemblies
Attach the graphics monitor, keyboard and mouse and their associated cables.
Attach ferrite sleeve to mouse extension cable.

Figure 5–8 Ferrite Sleeve Installation
Keyboard
Port

Floppy
power
Graphics
Port

Unused

Parallel
Port
Floppy
Port

Serial Port COM1
Serial Port COM2
Unused

Mouse
Port
Front Panel Slot

0
BX-0198C-97

5-12 KFE72 Installation Guide

Connect the graphics monitor (ordered separately) to the PowerStorm 3D30
graphics card installed in front panel slot 4. Use the BC13L-10 extension cable
so that you can place the monitor at a more comfortable distance from the system
than would otherwise be possible.

Install the mouse and keyboard extension cables (17-04016-01) to the connector
module as shown in Figure 5–8.

Connect the mouse to the mouse extension cable.

Connect keyboard to the keyboard extension cable.

Connect serial and parallel devices to the appropriate connectors, as shown in
Figure 5–8.

For GS60/8200: Attach Windows NT sticker (36-44927-06) to new logo bar
(74-49792-02) and replace the old logo bar on the cabinet door with the new one.
For GS140/8400: Remove the old system identification sheet from the front
door of the cabinet and replace it with the new one (74-50090-05).

See Chapter 7 for hardware verification procedures, and Chapter 8 for how to
run ECU to initialize the NVRAM on the standard I/O module.

Procedure for the KFE72-UG 5-13

Chapter 6
Procedure for the KFE72-DA
The KFE72-DA kit provides serial ports for serial console terminals needed for
operating systems supporting logical partitions, such as OpenVMS Galaxy or Tru64
UNIX. This kit can be installed on GS60, GS60E, GS140. 8200, or 8400 systems.
(See Table 3 for documentation on logical partitions). Sections in this chapter
include:
•

KFE72-DA Kit Contents

•

Install KFE72-DA Modules

Procedure for the KFE72-DA 6-1

6.1 KFE72-DA Kit Contents
The KFE72-DA provides serial ports for additional serial console terminals
needed for additional instances of operating systems.

Figure 6–1 Hardware Installation Flowchart

Inspect the KFE72-DA kit

Install the modules

Connect the serial terminal

BX-0766F-99

6-2 KFE72 Installation Guide

Table 6–1 KFE72-DA Kit Contents
Part Number

Quantity

Description

B2110-AA
54-25133-01
54-25082-01
70-04116-01

1
1
1
2

70-04115-01

H8571-J
EK-KFE72-IN

2
1

Standard I/O module
Connector module
Serial port module
Cable assembly flat, 60 cond (standard I/O to
serial port, serial port to connector)
Cable assembly flat, 34 cond (standard I/O to
connector)
Connector converter for serial port module
KFE72 Installation Guide

NOTE: Front panel slot position 3 of the DWLPB must not contain a PCI device.
An EISA device may be installed in slot 3 providing it is supported by the
operating system.

Procedure for the KFE72-DA 6-3

6.2 Install KFE72-DA Modules
For each instance of an operating system after instance 0, you must install three
modules in a PCI I/O subsystem.

6.2.1 Slide the PCI Card Cage Out
Slide the PCI shelf out of the system. Figure 6–2 shows the process for the
GS60E; Figure 6–3, for the GS60 and 8200; Figure 6–4, for the GS140 and 8400.

Figure 6–2 Sliding the PCI Card Cage Out of the GS60E

Rear

6
5
3
4

4
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6-4 KFE72 Installation Guide

For the GS60E, perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn
the system off by turning the keyswitch on the control panel to Off.

Open the circuit breakers on the power supplies.

Disconnect the power cables, ➌ in Figure 6–2, and any other cables that prevent
the PCI shelf from being pulled out. (The I/O hose should not need to be
disconnected to allow the shelf to be pulled out.)

Remove the four Phillips head screws that hold the card cage in. On the left
side, remove the two bottom screws (see). On the right side, remove the two
outside screws (see ➍).

Pull the shelf out fully, loosening any tie-wrapped cables as necessary. (The
cable management flange with the tie-wrap holder is shown in dashed lines so
that you can see which screws to remove. The appearance of the flange itself is
shown in the insert.)

Remove the top cover by loosening the two quarter-turn screws (see ➎), and tilt
the cover away from the shelf at the side where the screws are. Lift or pull the
cover away from the shelf.

Remove the face plates from slots 0, 1, and 2 (see ➏). The face plates are held
in place by a Phillips head screw on the top edge of the card cage. Save the
screws for later use.

Procedure for the KFE72-DA 6-5

Figure 6–3 Sliding the PCI Card Cage Out of the GS60/8200

Front
7
Front panel
slot 0

3
4

BX-0450M-99

For the GS60, GS140, 8200, or 8400, perform an orderly shutdown of the
operating system. Turn the system off by pushing the On/Off button on the
control panel to Off (GS60 or 8200), or by turning the keyswitch on the control
panel to Disable (GS140 or 8400).

Open the circuit breakers on the power supplies.

Disconnect the power cables (➌ in Figure 6–3 and Figure 6–4), the I/O hose,
and any other cables that prevent the PCI shelf from being pulled out.

6-6 KFE72 Installation Guide

Figure 6–4 Sliding the PCI Card Cage Out of the GS140/8400
4

Rear

Front panel slot 0
4
BX-0766E-98

Remove the Phillips head screws that hold the card cage in (see ➍).

Pull the shelf out fully.

Remove the top (GS60 or 8200) or side (GS140 or 8400) cover by loosening the
two quarter-turn screws (see ➏), and tilt the cover away from the shelf at the
side where the screws are. Lift or pull the cover away from the shelf.

Remove the face plates from slots 0, 1, and 2 (see ➐). The face plates are held
in place by a Phillips head screw on the top (GS60 or 8200) or inside right
(GS140 or 8400) edge of the card cage. Save the screws for later use.

Procedure for the KFE72-DA 6-7

6.2.2 Insert Modules
Insert the standard I/O module in front panel slot 0. Then connect cables to the
serial port module. Insert the serial port module in front panel slot 1. Insert the
connector module in front panel slot 2 and connect cables.

Figure 6–5 Inserting the Modules
17-04115-01
17-04116-01

Connector Module
(Beeper97)
54-25133-01

Serial Data Port Module
54-25082-01

J2
J1

2
1
Slot Positions
0
Standard I/O Module
B2110-AA
VM-0301A-AI

6-8 KFE72 Installation Guide

NOTE: When installing PCI modules, be sure the option bulkheads mate with the
EMI gasket on the PCI card cage.
To insert the modules in the PCI card cage and connect the appropriate ribbon cables,
refer to Figure 6–5 and perform the following steps.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Insert the standard I/O module (part no. B2110-AA), component side to the left
(GS60E/GS60/8200) or up (GS140/8400), in slot 0. Screw module to card cage.
Attach the 60-pin ribbon cables (part no. 17-04116-01) on the serial port module
(54-25082-01) at connectors J1 and J2.
Insert the serial port module (54-25082-01), component side to the right (GS60E/
GS60/8200) or down (GS140/8400), in slot 1. Screw module to card cage.
Attach the 60-pin ribbon cable (17-04116-01) from the serial port module at
connector J1 to connector J8 on the standard I/O module (B2110-AA).
Check the connector module (54-25133-01) to verify that the jumper is installed
in the KFE72 (default) position as shown in Figure 6–6. (See Appendix A.)

Insert the connector module (54-25133-01) in slot 2, component side to the right
(GS60E/GS60/8200) or down (GS140/8400). Screw module to card cage.
7. Attach the 30-pin ribbon cable (17-04115-01) between the standard I/O module in
slot 0 at connector J9 and the connector module in slot 2 at connector J5.
8. Attach the 60-pin ribbon cable (17-04116-01) on the serial port module (5425082-01) at connector J2 to the connector module (54-25133-01) at connector
J6.
NOTE: Front panel slot 3 of the DWLPB must not contain a PCI device. An EISA
device may be installed in slot 3 providing it is supported by the operating system.

Figure 6–6 Jumper Settings on the Connector Module (If Any)

Jumper

Pin 1 2 3
KFE72 - Jumper Pins 1 and 2 (Default - PCI Video)
KFE70 - Jumper Pins 2 and 3

BX-0598B-99

Procedure for the KFE72-DA 6-9

6.2.3 Attaching the Console Serial Line
Connect the console serial line to the COM1 port.

Figure 6–7 Connect Console Serial Line to COM1 Port

Serial Terminal
Connector
H8571-J
Connector

2
1
COM1
0

Front Panel Slot
UN-0302B-99

6-10 KFE72 Installation Guide

To connect the console terminal, refer to Figure 6–7 and perform the following steps.
1.

Connect the H8571-J connector converter to the COM1 port.

Connect the console serial line to the H8571-J connector converter.
NOTE: The pair of arrows between the numbers 1 and 2 on the serial port
module is an industry standard symbol for a serial port and does not indicate
port numbers.

3.
4.
5.

If you have other options, install them in the shelf now.
Replace the cover on the DWLPB shelf and tighten the two quarter-turn screws.
Push the shelf back into the cabinet (GS60E/GS60/8200) or PIU (GS140/8400).
On the GS140/8400, depress the locks on the slides and slide the shelf back into
the system. The lock on the top slide is visible; you can locate the one on the
bottom by touch.
On the GS60/8200, replace the cable management rack and secure the shelf and
cable management rack to the frame.
On the GS140/8400, replace the four Phillips head screws that hold the shelf in
place.
Replace the power cables to the shelf.

Replace any other cables removed from the shelf.

This concludes the installation of the KFE72-DA kit. See the operating system
documentation for more information on the use of the serial ports that this kit
provides.

Procedure for the KFE72-DA 6-11

Chapter 7
Verification
This chapter describes general verification procedures for the KFE72. Sections
include:
•

Run System Self-Test

•

Show Configuration Command

Verification 7-1

7.1 Run System Self-Test
Self-test runs at power-up and the display should show the KFE72. Example 7-1
shows a PCI shelf with a KFE72 connected to a KFTIA.

Example 7-1 Self-Test Display
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NODE #
TYP
ST1
BPD
ST2
BPD
ST3
BPD
C0 PCI

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C1 PCI + ➊
EISA +

+ ➊

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ILV
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512 MB
Compaq AlphaServer GS140 6-6/525/4, Console V5.4-18 30-APR-1999 16:24:17
SROM V2.1, OpenVMS PALcode V1.53-5, Tru64 UNIX PALcode V1.48-4
System Serial = qv, OS = Tru64 UNIX, 21:20:07 March 15, 1999
Configuring Graphics
Configuring I/O adapters...
isp0, slot 0, bus 0, hose0
.
.
.
[configuration display continues]

7-2 KFE72 Installation Guide

➊ Check the C0 through Cx lines to determine which modules on the PCI I/O
subsystem passed self-test. The example shows two PCIs, one internal to the
KFTIA in slot 8 and the other connected to the KFTIA through a hose. The
adapter in slot 0 of the second PCI shows a +, so the KFE72 passed self-test.
NOTE: If any module is badly broken on any bus, the console may not get a
response or be able to read whether a device passed self-test. Under such
conditions, self-test does not indicate a failure but instead indicates that the
slot is empty.

Verification 7-3

7.2 Show Configuration Command
Use the show configuration command to verify installation of the KFE72 you put
into the system.

Example 7-2 Show Configuration
P00>>> show configuration

➊

Name
Type
Rev
.
.
.
C0 Internal PCI connected to kftia0
.
.
.
C1 PCI connected to kftia0
0+
SIO
4828086
0004
4+
VGA
D1011
0022
5+
KZPSA
81011
0000
6+
DECchip 21041-AA
141011
0011
A+
DAC960
11069
0000
B+
DEC PCI FDDI
F1011
0000
Controllers on SIO
0+
DECchip 21040-AA
1+
FLOPPY
2+
KBD
3+
MOUSE

21011
2
3
4

EISA connected to pci1 through sio0

7-4 KFE72 Installation Guide

0023
0000
0000
0000

Mnemonic

pci0

pci1
sio0
vga0
kzpsa0
tulip1
dac0
pfi0
tulip0
floppy0
kbd0
mouse0
eisa0

➊ Use the show configuration command to verify that the system sees the modules
you just installed. This command shows the module slot number, module name,
module type, revision, mnemonic, and if self-test passed.
In Example 7-2, the standard I/O module shows in slot 0 and the PowerStorm
3D30 graphics module shows in slot 4 of the PCI connected on hose 1 of the
KFTIA. Other ports (keyboard, mouse, and so forth) show in the “Controllers
on SIO” section of the listing.

Verification 7-5

Chapter 8
Running ECU from AlphaBIOS for
Windows NT Systems

This chapter tells how to complete the installation of the KFE72 by running the EISA
Configuration Utility from the graphics monitor running AlphaBIOS for Windows
NT systems. Refer to the AlphaBIOS User’s Guide for complete information on
AlphaBIOS.
Sections in this chapter include:
•

Starting AlphaBIOS

•

First and Second Error Screens

•

Updating the Configuration Using ECU

Running ECU from AlphaBIOS for Windows NT Systems 8-1

8.1 Starting AlphaBIOS
Start AlphaBIOS Setup from the SRM console after checking to make sure that
both the serial console and the graphics console are enabled.

Example 8-1 Verify Proper Console Settings
P08>>> show console
console
both

➋

Example 8-2 Changing to Proper Console Settings
P08>>> show console
console
serial
P08>>> set console both
P08>>> init

➌

Example 8-3 Set OS Type and Issue AlphaBIOS Command
P08>>> set os_type nt
➍
P08>>> set auto_action boot
➍
P08>>> alphabios
➍
.
.
.
[several screens initializing devices]

8-2 KFE72 Installation Guide

To start AlphaBIOS to configure the KFE72:
NOTE: Verify that your system has been upgraded to the minimum SRM console
revision as specified in the Windows NT Administrator’s Guide and Release
Notes.

Plug in and turn on the graphics monitor, if it has not been turned on already.

Go to the SRM console and use the show console command to see if the graphics
monitor has been set as a console. The console setting can be serial, graphics, or
both. It should be set to both for Windows NT. (See ➋ in Example 8-1.)

If the console has been set to serial, use the set console both command to enable
both terminals. (See ➌ in Example 8-2.)

When the console prompt appears, type the set os_type nt , set auto_action
boot, and alphabios commands. (See ➍ in Example 8-3.)

The system begins to initialize devices, displaying messages. Eventually an error
message screen appears (see next section).

Running ECU from AlphaBIOS for Windows NT Systems 8-3

8.2 First and Second Error Screens
The system displays initialization messages until an error screen appears. Press
ENTER for remedial action.

Figure 8–1 First Error Screen

Invalid NVRAM Data
The firmware has determined that the NVRAM data
is invalid. This may cause incorrect booting
installation of Windows NT.
The firmware will attempt to restore the NVRAM
to factory defined values.

ENTER - Continue
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8-4 KFE72 Installation Guide

The system displays an explanatory message (Figure 8–1) and defines the remedial
procedure.
1.

Press ENTER.
The system restarts the SRM console and AlphaBIOS and begins displaying the
initialization information again. A second error screen appears (Figure 8–2).

Figure 8–2 Second Error Screen

Invalid EISA Configuration Data
The firmware has determined that the EISA
configuration data is invalid. It is strongly
suggested that you run the EISA Configuration
Utility (ECU). Not running ECU may prevent the
system from booting properly.
F10 = Run ECU

ESC = Cancel
BX0565-97

The system requests that you run the EISA Configuration Utility.
2.

Load the ECU diskette for Windows NT (part number AK-QF1GF-CA from kit
QC-01YAA-HC) into drive A (the floppy drive you installed when installing the
KFE72 hardware).

Press F10.
The screen remains blank for some time (several minutes) and ECU is booted.

Running ECU from AlphaBIOS for Windows NT Systems 8-5

8.3 Updating the Configuration Using ECU
ECU displays a menu of configuration options. Select step 5. Press ENTER at
following screens to confirm the configuration and to reboot.

Figure 8–3 ECU Configuration Screen
Eisa Configuration Utility
Steps in configuring your computer
Step 1:

Important EISA configuration information

Step 2:

Add or remove boards

Step 3:

View or edit details

Step 4:

Examine required switches

Step 5:

Save and exit

>Select = ENTER<

Help
To save your configuration and exit the program,
press ENTER You can also exit without saving
this step

BX0564-97

8-6 KFE72 Installation Guide

CAUTION: Do not attempt to make configuration changes using ECU here. You are
only running ECU to initialize the NVRAM on the standard I/O module
(B2110-AA).
The EISA Configuration Utility presents several screens allowing you to save the new
configuration:
1.

At the third screen (see Figure 8–3), use the arrow keys to select Step 5, “Save
and exit.”

ECU then asks you to confirm the action. Press ENTER.

ECU asks if you want to reboot. Press ENTER.
NOTE: With the auto_action variable set to boot, AlphaBIOS is started and returns
to the boot screen automatically. To return to the SRM console once
Windows NT has started, select “Shut Down” from the Windows NT task
bar, and then select Shut Down and Restart from the options displayed.
Press the Secure button (GS60 or 8200), or turn the keyswitch to Secure (GS
140 or 8400) or Off (GS60E) before AlphaBIOS starts. The system will halt
after initialization with an SRM console prompt. Press the Secure button to
out (GS60 or 8200), or turn the keyswitch to Enable (GS140 or 8400) or Off
(GS60E) and you can enter SRM console commands. Type the alphabios
command to return to AlphaBIOS Setup and/or Windows NT.

Running ECU from AlphaBIOS for Windows NT Systems 8-7

Chapter 9
Running ECU from the SRM Console
for Tru64 UNIX Systems
This chapter tells how to complete the installation of the KFE72 by running the EISA
Configuration Utility from the SRM console for Tru64 UNIX systems.
Sections in this chapter include:
•

SRM Commands

•

Updating the Configuration Using ECU

Running ECU from the SRM Console for Tru64 UNIX Systems 9-1

9.1 SRM Commands
Before booting Tru64 UNIX, you need to ensure that certain environment
variables are set, and run the EISA Configuration Utility. Issue the commands
shown below and then initialize the system, as shown in Example 9-1.

Example 9-1 SRM Commands for Tru64 UNIX
P01>>> set mode advanced ➊
P01>>> set arc_enable on ➋
P01>>> set os_type unix ➌
P01>>> set console serial ➍
P01>>> init ➎
.
.
.
[system self-test and several lines initializing devices]
.
.
.

9-2 KFE72 Installation Guide

Before running the EISA Configuration Utility (ECU):
NOTE: Verify that your system has been upgraded to the minimum SRM console
revision V5.1-30.
1.

Plug in and turn on the graphics monitor, if it has not been turned on already.

Go to the SRM console and type the set mode advanced command (see ➊ in
Example 9-1).

Use the set arc_enable on command (see ➋) to enable running ECU from the
SRM console).

Use the set console serial command (see ➌) to define the console terminal as
the serial terminal device.

Use the set os_type unix (see ➍).

Use init to initialize these variables (see ➎).

Running ECU from the SRM Console for Tru64 UNIX Systems 9-3

9.2 Updating the Configuration Using ECU
Load the ECU floppy diskette for Tru64 UNIX into the console load device
(installed as part of the KFE72 installation process described earlier. Type the
runecu command from the SRM console. Follow the instructions until you reach
the “Steps in configuring your computer” menu. Select Step 5 by pressing the 5
key on the numeric keypad.

Example 9-2 Run the EISA Configuration Utility
P01>>> runecu ➊
.
.
.
[informational displays; press Enter to continue]
.
.
.
+----------------EISA Configuration Utility--------------+➋
|
|
|
Steps in configuring your computer
|
|
|
|
Step 1:
Important EISA configuration information
|
|
|
|
Step 2:
Add or remove boards
|
|
|
|
Step 3
View or edit details
|
|
|
|
Step 4
Examine required switches
|
|
|
|
Step 5:
Save and exit
|
|
|
.
.
.
+--------------------------------------------------------+

9-4 KFE72 Installation Guide

Load the EISA Configuration Utility diskette for Tru64 UNIX (part number AKQ2CRM-CA) into the system load device (the floppy drive you just installed as
part of the KFE72).

Type runecu to start the EISA Configuration Utility (see ➊ in Example 9-2).

CAUTION: Do not attempt to make configuration changes using ECU here.
You are only running ECU to initialize the NVRAM on the standard I/O
module (B2110-AA).
3.

You may be asked to enter the date and time, as shown below. Type the correct
date and time and press Enter.
Invalid date. The correct date must be entered before continuing
Please enter the date in the form [yyyymmddhhmm] 199805081530
Loading image...
Transferring control...

The EISA Configuration Utility presents several informational screens. Press
Enter until you see the screen shown at ➋ in Example 9-2.

Type the 5 character on the numeric keypad to select “Save and exit.”
NOTE: The numeric keypad 5 key works for any serial console terminal; using
the arrow keys may not function properly on some terminals.

ECU then asks for confirmation. With the screen highlighted on the following
display, press Enter.
Save the configuration and restart the computer

ECU then presents you with a screen showing several options. Remember that
you do not want to make configuration changes here. As directed, remove the
diskette from the drive and press Enter.

Running ECU from the SRM Console for Tru64 UNIX Systems 9-5

Appendix A
PCI Device Restrictions on the
Primary PCI Subsystem
The primary PCI adapter (DWLPB) contains the KFE72, the Windows NT console
subsystem including the PCI graphics module (PBXGB). The primary PCI adapter is
the one connected to Hose 1 (not Hose 0) of the KFTHA in TLSB slot 8 or the only
hose of the KFTIA in TLSB slot 8, which is logical Hose 1.

A.1 PCI VGA Graphics
The PBXGB (TGA2) graphics adapter is the only PCI VGA graphics adapter
supported for this system. Use of other PCI VGA devices in the primary PCI adapter
may result in unpredictable system behavior resulting in a system crash.
NOTE: PCI devices using addresses in the lower 64K of I/O address space may be
installed in any PCI adapter other than the primary PCI adapter.

A.2 PCI Devices Hardwired to EISA I/O Address
Space
PCI devices other than the PBXGB that use or have addresses “hardwired” to the
lower 64K of EISA or PCI I/O address space cannot be installed in the primary PCI
adapter. Use of such devices in the primary PCI adapter may cause unpredictable
system behavior resulting in a system crash. Installation of these devices in a PCI
adapter other than the primary will not have this effect. Examples of such PCI
devices may include a PCI IDE controller, which, for software backwards
compatibility reasons, must contain addresses in the IDE address space which is
within the lower 64K of I/O address space.

A.3 Lower 64K I/O Address Space Allocation and
Restriction
The connector module (part number 54-25133-01) resides in PCIA slot 2. This
module contains a mode jumper. The following describes the allocation of the lower
64K of PCI/EISA I/O address space relative to this jumper position. I/O addresses
above 64K are allocated to all PCI slots, independent of jumper position.

PCI Device Restrictions on the Primary PCI Subsystem A-1

A.3.1 PCI Graphics Mode — Pins 1 and 2 Connected (KFE72
Mode)
The jumper must be in this position to support the PBXGB PCI graphics adapter for
Windows NT. With the jumper in this position, addresses within the VGA address
space, required by the PBXGB, are deallocated from the EISA slots and made
available to the PCI slots. In this mode, the following addresses are directed to PCI
slots 4 through 11:
PCI memory
0x00000000 – 0x000C7FFF
0x00100000 – 0x007F7FFF
0x00800000 – 0xFFFFFFFF
PCI I/O
0x0094
0x0100 – 0x0103
0x03B0 – 0x03BB
0x03C0 – 0x03DF
0x46E8 – 0x46E8
These addresses are not available to the EISA slots. All other addresses in the lower
64K are available to the EISA slots. PCI devices using addresses in the lower 64K
other than those indicated above cannot be installed in the primary PCI adapter,
otherwise unpredictable system behavior will result.

A-2 KFE72 Installation Guide

A.3.2 ISA Graphics Mode — Pins 2 and 3 Connected
(KFE70)
This mode is used to support EISA/ISA graphics adapters.
In this mode, the following addresses are directed to PCI slots 4 through 11.
PCI Memory
0x00800000 – 0xFFFFFFFF
All other EISA addresses are available to the EISA slots. PCI devices using
addresses in the lower 64K of I/O space cannot be installed in the primary PCI
adapter, otherwise unpredictable system behavior will result.

Figure A-1 Jumper Settings on the Connector Module

Jumper

Pin 1 2 3

KFE72 - Jumper Pins 1 and 2 (Default - PCI Video)
KFE70 - Jumper Pins 2 and 3

BX-0598-98

PCI Device Restrictions on the Primary PCI Subsystem A-3

Index
17-04116-01 (KFE72-LA), 4-9, 411
17-04116-01 (KFE72-UG), 5-7, 5-9
17-04670-01 (KFE72-BA/FA), 2-19
17-04670-01 (KFE72-LA),
4-25

A
Address space, PCI, A-2
AlphaBIOS, 8-1, 8-2
Setup, 8-2
Alphabios command, 8-3

C
Cable
14-04101-02 (KFE72-AA/BA), 3-17
17-03566-15 (KFE72-AA/EA),
3-21
17-03566-15 (KFE72-LA),
4-25
17-04016-01 (KFE72-BA/FA), 2-21
17-04016-01 (KFE72-LA),
4-27
17-04016-01 (KFE72-UG), 5-14
17-04016-01 (KFE72-AA/EA),
3-23
17-04046-01 (KFE72-BA/FA), 2-13
17-04100-01 (KFE72-BA/FA), 2-15
17-04100-01 (KFE72-LA),
4-23
17-04100-02 (KFE72-AA/EA),
3-17
17-04101-01 (KFE72-BA/FA), 2-15
17-04101-01 (KFE72-LA),
4-23
17-04115-01 (KFE72-AA/EA),
3-11
17-04115-01 (KFE72-BA/FA), 2-11
17-04115-01 (KFE72-DA), 6-9
17-04115-01 (KFE72-LA),
4-13
17-04115-01 (KFE72-UG), 5-11
17-04116-01 (KFE72-AA/EA), 3-7,
3-9
17-04116-01 (KFE72-BA/FA), 2-7,
2-9
17-04116-01 (KFE72-DA), 6-9

17-04670-02 (KFE72-AA/EA),
3-21
between CD-ROM and connector
module, 3-20

BN21H-1E (KFE72-BA/FA), 2-19
CD-ROM power, 3-21
CD-ROM signal, 3-21
installation (GS60/8200), 2-18
CD-ROM, 1-3
CD-ROM box
preparing for installation, 3-16
removal, 3-13
replacing, 3-18
CD-ROM tray (GS60E), 4-14
Compaq Tru64 UNIX
running ECU from the SRM, 9-1
serial port module required, 2-7,
3-7, 4-9
Configuration
saving, 8-7, 9-5
updating, 8-6
Connector module
jumper, A-1, A-3
Control panel bezel (GS60/8200), 2-16
Control panel removal (GS60/8200), 2-12

D
DWLPA, 5-4
DWLPB, 1-3, 5-4
front panel slots, 1-1
sliding out (KFE72-AA/EA) 3-5
sliding out (KFE72-BA/FA), 2-5

Index-1

sliding out (KFE72-DA), 6-4
sliding out (KFE72-LA), 4-7
sliding out (KFE72-UG), 5-4

E
ECU
from AlphaBIOS, 8-1
from SRM Console, 9-1
EISA address space, A-1
EISA Configuration Utility
from AlphaBIOS, 8-1
from SRM Console, 9-1
EISA/ISA graphics adapters, A-3
EMI gasket, 2-7, 3-7, 4-9
Environment variables
Compaq Tru64 UNIX, 9-2
Windows NT, 8-2

F
Ferrite sleeve
installation (KFE72-AA/EA), 3-22
installation (KFE72-BA/FA), 2-20
installation (KFE72-LA), 4-26
Floppy drive installation
GS140/8400, 3-14
GS60/8200, 2-14
GS60E, 4-14
Front panel slots, 1-1

G
Graphics console
enabling for Compaq Tru64 UNIX,
9-3
enabling for Windows NT, 8-3
Graphics module, 3-11
Graphics monitor, 1-3
attaching, 3-22
Graphics port, 1-1

H
Hose location, 1-3

I
Installation flowchart
full, 1-3
Index-2

KFE72-AA/EA, 3-2
KFE72-BA/FA, 2-2
KFE72-DA, 6-2
KFE72-LA, 4-4
KFE72-UG, 5-2
Installing modules
KFE72-AA/EA, 3-4
KFE72-BA/FA, 2-4
KFE72-DA, 6-4
KFE72-LA, 4-6
KFE72-UG, 5-5
Instances, 1-1

K
Keyboard, 1-3
Keyboard port, 1-1
KFE70-UG
upgrading to a KFE72, 5-1
KFE72
purpose, 1-1
front panel slots, 1-1
KFE72-AA/EA
installation in GS140/8400, 3-1
kit contents, 3-3
KFE72-BA/FA
installation in GS60/8200, 2-1
kit contents, 2-2
KFE72-DA
installation, 6-1, 6-2
kit contents, 6-3
KFE72-LA
installation in GS60E, 4-1
kit contents, 4-4
KFE72-UG
installation, 5-1
kit contents, 5-3
KFTHA, 1-3
KFTIA, 1-3
Kit contents
KFE72-AA/EA (GS140/8400), 3-3
KFE72-BA/FA (GS60/8200), 2-2
KFE72-DA, (GS60/8200 or
GS140/8400 or GS60E), 6-3
KFE72-LA (GS60E), 4-4

KFE72-UG (GS60/8200 or
GS140/8400), 5-3

M
Modules
inserting (KFE72-AA/EA), 3-6
inserting (KFE72-BA/FA), 2-6, 4-8
inserting (KFE72-UG), 5-6
Mouse port, 1-1

N
NVRAM, 8-7, 9-5

P
Parallel port, 1-1, 3-11
Part numbers
KFE72-AA/EA (GS140/8400), 3-3
KFE72-BA/FA (GS60/8200), 2-3
KFE72-DA, 6-3
KFE72-LA (GS60E), 4-5
PBXGB, A-1, 5-11
alias pins, 2-11, 3-11, 4-13, 5-11
installing with KFE72-AA kit, 3-11
installing with KFE72-BA kit, 2-11
rotary switch setting, 2-11, 3-11,
4-13, 5-11
VGA enable pins, 2-11, 3-11, 4-13,
5-11
PCI address space, A-2
PCI card cage
sliding out (KFE72-BA/FA), 2-4
sliding out (KFE72-LA), 4-6
Ports, 1-1
Primary PCI adapter, A-1

R
RRDCD-CA CD-ROM, 1-3
Runecu command, 9-5

S
Self-test, 7-2

Index-3

Serial ports, 1-1
Set auto_action boot command
(Windows NT), 8-3
Set console command (Tru64 UNIX),
9-3
Set console command (Windows NT),
8-3
Set os_type command, 8-3
Set os_type command (Tru64 UNIX),
9-3
Show configuration command, 7-4
Show console comand, 8-3
SRM commands
Compaq Tru64 UNIX, 9-2
Windows NT, 8-2

T
Tru64 UNIX
kit installation for GS140/8400, 3-1
kit installation for GS60/8200, 2-1
kit installation for GS60E, 4-1
kits for, 1-1
needed supplements to kit, 1-3

V
Verification, 7-1
VGA graphics, A-1

W
Windows NT
kit installation for GS140/8400, 3-1
kit installation for GS60/8200, 2-1
kit installation for GS60E, 4-1
kit installation for KFE70 upgrade,
5-1
kits for, 1-1
needed supplements to kit, 1-3
returning to the SRM console, 8-7
running ECU from AlphaBIOS, 8-1
SRM commands, 8-2