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Document:	MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide
Order Number:	EK-MVXAA-IG
Revision:	001
Pages:	66
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EK-MVXAA-1G-001

lation Gui

Prepared by Educational Services
of Digital Equipment Corporation

January, 1987

- Copyright © January, 1987 by Digital Equipment Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Printed in U.S.A,

The information in this document is subject to change without
notice and should not be

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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 computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference when
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measures to correct the interference.

Contents
PREFACE

PREPARING YOUR SITE . ........ e e 1
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SpacePlanning . .................0cneee....
1
Environmental Requirements . . .................

Electrical Requirements . . . ... .................

CHECKING YOUR SHIPMENT ......................

SETTING UP THE SYSTEM UNIT ... .................

INSTALLING THE CONVERTER .. ........ e

e e

INSTALLING THE CONSOLE TERMINAL ........... R

INSTALLING THE ADDITIONALTERMINA]

Connecting the Third or Faurth Terminal to the
Communications Port . . . .................

INSTALLING THE OPTIONS . .. .. ...t iiiiieeenn.. 22
Install the Printer. . . . . e e e e e e e

e e

e ee 22

Notes on Printer Operation .. ............... 25
Install Additional DECconnect Office Cable Length c...25

Install the Modem. . . ........... R
Install the Expansion Boxes. . .......... Chi

Connect the Tape Drive Cable.

. 27
e

e s 29

.. ... ... SR 32

Connect the Disk Drive Cable. . . . . . .. [SPEPURETR36
CONNECTING THEPOWER CORDS . . . .. ............. 40
POWERING UP AND TESTING THE MICROVAX 2000 SYSTEM 44

FORMATTING THEFIXEDDISK. . .. ... ............ . .52

SETTING THE DEFAULT BOOT DEVICE

. .............. 57

CONNECTING THINWIRE ETHERNET

............... . 58

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE . . . . IR e 58
Install the Operating System Software . ............ 58
Related Documents . . . . .. ... ... ... ........... 59

Tables

Definition of Mnemonics . . ................. .. 51

Boot Device Names

.. ........... e 57

PREFACE
Note: Read this guide first to install and test the MicroVAX 2000 hardware.
This guide describes how to prepare your site; connect the terminals
and options (printers, additional DECconnect office cable, modems, and
expansion boxes) to the MicroVAX 2000 system unit; connect the power
cords; power up and test the MicroVAX 2000; format the fixed disk; and
set the default boot device.
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Keep this guide for future reference.

Recommended Reading Path
Read

the

MicroVAX

2000

hardware

documentation in the following order:
1.

and

operating

system

software

Hardware Installation Information

MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide (This guide.)

VAXstation 2000, MicroVAX 2000, and VAXmate Network Guide (For
network installation.)
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Operating System Installation Information
a.

MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s Manual, Chapter 1 (Operating the MicroVAX
2000)

MicroVMS VAXstation 2000/MicroVAX 2000 Installation Guide
or

ULTRIX-32 Basic Installation Guide for the MicroVAX 2000
3.

Reference Information
a.

MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s Manual

MicroVMS VAXstation 2000/MicroVAX 2000 Operations Guide
or

ULTRIX-32 System Management Guide and ULTRIX-32 Programmer’s
Manual

Procedures

When you go through this guide, you will perform the following procedures.
Follow and complete each step sequentially.
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Check your shipment.

Set up the system unit.

Install the converter.

Install the console terminal.

Install any additional terminals.

Install any options.

Prepare your site.

Connect the power cords.

Power up and test the MicroVAX 2000.

10. Format any fixed disks.
11. Set the default boot device.

After all the steps above have been completed, install the networking
hardware (if you ordered it) and install the operating system software.
Special Notices

The following notices appear throughout this guide:

NOTES — Contain general or supplemental information about a topic.
CAUTIONS — Contain information to prevent damage to equipment.

WARNINGS — Contain information to prevent personal injury.

NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS are bolded.

PREPARING YOUR SITE
Before installing the MicroVAX 2000, review the following site-preparation
requirements.

For detailed MicroVAX 2000 system specifications, refer to Appendix A of

the MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s Manual.

Space Planning

P‘lan for 10 centimeters (4 mches) of clearance on all sides of the MicroVAX

00 system unit to allow air circulation through the equipment. Do not

block the vents.

The MicroVAX 2000 system unit, as shown below, weighs about 12.7

kilograms (28 paumds)

29 CM
(11.25IN)

MR1086-1118

The MicroVAX 2000 system unit with the expansion adapter, as shown

below, weighs about 14 kilograms (30 pounds).

18
(71

33CM

(12.75 IN)

MR1086-11156

Environmental Requirements

Keep the temperature of the operating environment between 15.5 and

35.5 degrees Celsius (60 and 96 degrees Fahrenheit).

If the system becomes cold, (for example, during transportation), allow
the system to reach room temperature before operation.

Keep the air well circulated to prevent heat from accumulating.
Keep the MicroVAX 2000 away from heaters, photocopiers, and direct

sunlight.

—

40 and 80
Keep the relative humidity between

atmm of the MicroVAX 2000.

~ To

minimize static elmmmty bmldufi locate the s«; tem away from busy

'area@, such as office corridors, and eep the environment at the recommended humidity levels. (Static electricity can cause a system to fail,
data to be lost, and other problems to occur.)

Keep the area clean. Donot place foodor drinks on or near the Mi-

Keep the area free of dust. (Dust particles can interfere mth system

Store supplies, such asdiskettes and tape cartridges, at the same tem~
perature and humidity levels as recommended for the system environment. (Refer to the MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s Manual for mominformation

croVAX 2000.

cooling and damage hardware, diskettes, andtapecartr ‘dges )

on diskettes and tape cartridges.)

Electrical Requirements

N
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A dedicated 15-ampere branch circuit is remmmended for each system.
The circuit must meet national and local standards, provide a good system
ground, be stable, and be free from electrical noise. If power disturbances

cannot be prevented, add powerwmndntmnmg equipment. Some_printers

require branch circuits. Consult DIGITAL service personnel to assess your
needs.

The ac power source should allow for system expansion. Do not connect
other equipment (such asair conditioners or office copiers) to the circuit
dedicated to the system unitor the termmal

CHECKING YOUR SHIPMENT

The key element of your MicroVAX 2000 hardware shipment is the system

unit
carton. The illustration below shows the contents of the system unit
caifon’

Sttt

MicroVAX 2000 CARTON CONTENTS

TEL

HARDWARE INFORMATION KIT

MicrovAx 2000

~ SYSTEM UNIT

MicroVAX 2000 HARDWARE
INSTALLATION GUIDE (THIS GUIDE)

MficvéiVAx 2000

POWER CORD

CONVERTER

‘

MicrovAX 2000 OWNER'S MANUAL

FLAT BLADE

. SCREWDRIVER

~ BOTTOM

DRESS COVER

) 25-PIN TERMINAL CABLE
Z”

(PART NO. BC22D)

25-PIN MODEM CABLE

(PART NO. BCCO4)

3 DECconnect
OFFICE CABLES
(PART NO. BC16E)

3 25-PIN ADAPTERS
(PART NO. H8571A)

Ma 0163.87

Unpack your shipment and check to see that you have received all the items
pictured. In addition, check your shipment against the packing slip.

NOTE: Thecable-restraining bar on the back of the MicroVAX 2000 system

unit can be used as a handle when unpacking and carrying the unit.

CAUTION: Do not set the MicroVAX 2000 system unit on its front, as this
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may damage the drive door.

You may have received additional items. Terminals, printers, expansion
boxes, and ThinWire Ethernet hardware are paekaéged separately. Other options, such as the expansion adapter, memory module, and network module
system software is shipped
come preinstalled in the system unit. Operating
software documentasystem
operating
the
in a separate carton along with
tion.

If your shipment is damaged or if any item that you ordered is missing,
inform thedelivery agent and contact your sales representative.

Save ali packing boxes in case you change locations or need to send back
~of the system for repair.

SETTIN
UP G
THESYSTEM UNIT

NOTE: The bfiblé*réatminiflg’bar on_,'the back of the MicroVAX 2000 can

be used as a handle when unpacking and carryin
the system
g unit.

CAUTION: Do not set the MicroVAX 2000 system unit on its front, as this.
may damage the drive door.

CABLE-RESTRAINING
BAR

MicroVAX 2000

“

(REAR VIEW)

WMRO286-0886

You may set up the MicroVAX 2000 on its bottom rubber feet or on its
side (either side) unless the system contains an expansion adapter. If an
expansion adapter is installed on the bottom of the system unit, the system
unit must sit on its rubber feet.
If you choose to set up the MicroVAX 2000 system unit on its side, you
must install the bottom dress cover. To install the bottom dress cover, do
the following:

Place the MicroVAX 2000 system unit upside down on a level surface.

Locate the bottom dress cover.

Line up the molded inserts on the inside of the bottom dress cover over
the holes on the bottom of the MicroVAX 2000 system unit. Then slide
the bottom dress cover until it locks into place.

ook

BOTTOM DRESS
COVER

MR10B6-1148

Place the MicroVAX 2000 system unit in one of the recommended
positions on a level surface. (All the illustrations in this guide show
the MicroVAX 2000 system unit positioned bottom side down.)

INSTALLING THE CONVERTER |

CAUTION: When installing the DEC423 converter to the rear of the
MicroVAX 2000 system unit, do not place the system unit on its front,
as the drive door may be damaged.

Locate the DEC423 converter.

MR1086-1144

Lift up the cable-restraining bar on the rear of the MicroVAX 2000
system unit.

3. Fit the DEC423 converter over the 15~pm and 9-pm cmnm:tors and
press it into place.

9 -PIN CONNECTOR UNDERNEATH VIEW
15-PIN CONNECTOR .

CONVERTER

MR-1086-1191

CABLE-RESTRAINING
BAR

MicroVAX 2000
(REAR VIEW)

4. Use theflat-blade acwwdriver you received with you:r shnpmem to turn
the two converter screws clockwise.

CONVERTER
CABLE-RESTRAINING
BAR

MROSB6-1013

If an expansionadapter is installed on the system unit, insert the flat-

blade screwdriver through the holes in the bottom of theexpanmom
adapter to fasten the screws on the DEC423 converter.

CONVEHTER
CA@&E*RESTMEN!MG
BAR
EXPANSION
ADAPTER

MR1086-1114

ING THE CONSOLE TERMINAL
This section and the following section describe how to connect VT200-

series terminals to the MicroVAX 2000 system unit. If you want to connect
different terminals, the installation procedure may vary from the steps listed
below.
To connect each VT200-series terminal, you need a 25-pin adapter and a
DECconnect office cable. Contact your sales representative if you do not
have these parts.
f

Refer to the documentation that shipped with the terminal to complete the
following procedures.
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Locate and set up the terminal you want to tonnect to the system unit.

Set the kaybm;rd language for the terminal.

3. Set the terminal’s bemd rate to 9600 to match the baud rate of the
MicroVAX 2000.

4. For auyfltEms running ULTRIX operating system software, set the
terminal for 7-bit ASCII.

Locate the 25-pin adapter (Digital PN H8571A).
6.

Connect the 25-pin adapter to the 25-pin connector on the rear of the

terminal. The VT220 terminal’s 25-pin connector is labeled COMM.

7. Tighten the thumbscrews on the 25-pin adapter with your fingers.

TERMINAL
(REAR VIEW)

25-PIN
ADAPTER

THUMBSCREW

MR-1086-1220

Locate the DECconnect office cable (Digital PN BC16E).
Connect one end of the DECconnect office cable to the 25-pin adapter
on the terminal. (Each end of the DECconnect office cable is identical
and, therefore, interchangeable.)

TERMINAL
(REAR VIEW)

25-PIN
ADAPTER

DECconnect
OFFICE CABLE

MR-1086-1180

bar on the MicroVAX 2000 system unit if it
cable-restraining
10. Raise
St
| theB
28 b
R
raised.
ady
notalre
is

11. Insert the free end of the DECconnect
office cable
to connector 1| on
TS
AR LR
the DEC423 converter.

CONVERT

CABLE-RESTRAINING
BAR

CONSOLE TERMINAL
MRO986-1008

The terminal that you have just connected is called the console terminal.
The console terminal allows the user to control certain system functions
and to access diagnostic programs that reside in the system. The console
terminal must be connected to connector 1 on the DEC423 converter.

NTB: For a MicroVAX 2000 to function correctly, a console terminal

must be connected.

It is possible to install a total of four terminals on the MicroVAX 2000

system unit. Follow the instructions below for installing the additional three
- 2%
hitesae
terminals.
1.

Set up the terminals using the first four steps in Install the Console
Terminal.

Connect a 25-pin adapter to the 25-pin connector on the rear of the
second terminal and tighten the thumbscrews on the adapter with your
fingers.

3. Connect one end of a DECconnect office cable to the 25-pin adapter
on the rear of the second terminal. (Each end of the DECconnect office
cable
is identical and, therefore, interchangeable.)
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1If the cable»reatraining bar on the rear of the system unit is not raised,

lift it up.

“onnect the free end of the second terminal’s: DECconmct offme cable!
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DEC423 mmwrmt
tu conr ector 2 on flm

GMBLE*«RESWGMNG

BAR

" DECconnect

OFFICE CABLE

SECOND TERMINAL

MR1088-1158

Ifyou do not plm to m:stall any addmonal termmals prowed to Installing

Options. If you do not have

nn ‘wm I g the Pc ’«&I‘ ,;defi -

any

options

to install, pro vwed to
"

”

Before you install a third terminal, first consider whether you will also be
installing a printer. If you do not plan to install a printer, set up the third
terminal using the same procedure as the second terminal. Connect the
third terminal to connector 3 of the DEC423 converter.

DECconnect

CONVERTER

CABLE-RESTRAINING

OFFICE CABLE

TO CONSOLE TERMINAL

BAR

" TO SECOND TERMINAL

THIRD TERMINAL
MR1086-1156

If fyouf:im to install apnnter, vtmmplete the steps in Connecting the Third-

or Fourth Terminal to the Communications Port. However, if you plan to

install a modem in addition to a printer, you cannot install a third or fourth

terminal.

Setmp the terminal as usual, but do not install a 25~pm adapter

Insm't one end of the terminal cable into 25~pm cmmctm on the terminal. (Each end of the cableis identical and,tk rerefcme,

pi;geabfle )

Use a flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the two sc ‘ews on thacable connector clockwise.

. If the cable-restraining bar on the rear of the M:cmVAX 2000 system
unit is not already raised, lift it up.

Inwrt thefree end of the 25-conductor cablemm the port on the rear
of the fig»oVAX 2000 labeled with a double-ar

Use th&mwwdmvm to txghten the twm screws em the cable connector.

The fflll OWIr 8 illu
munications port.

TO PRINTER

TO SECOND TERMINAL
TO CONSOLE TERMINAL

CABLE-RESTRAINING BAR

25-CONDUCTOR
CABLE

"THIRD TERMINAL
MRI0B6-11563

The following illustration shows the fourth
communications port.

- | coMmUNICATIONS ICON )

_TO THIRD TERMINAL
"

TO SECOND TERMINAL

_——T0 CONSOLE TERMINAL
CABLE-RESTRAINING

25-CONDUCTOR
CABLE

FOURTH TERMINAL
MRAOS86-1005

Proceed to Inatallmgt e Optmm If youdo not hwe any options to install,
d

ing the Power Cords.

To install a printer, additional DECconnect office cable length, a modem, or
expansion box cables, follow the instructions in this section under the option
you are installing. The options can be installed in any order; however, it is
easiest to install the expansion box(es) last.
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If you order the memory module or expansionfi adaptfir ter *the} initial

shipment, contact your Digital service representative to install these items.

Install the Printer.
This section describes how to install the following DIGITAL printers: the
LN03, LN03 PLUS, and LPS40 laser printers, and the LA210, LA100, LA75,
and LA50 dot-matrix printers.
e
In addition to the printer, you must order a DECconnect office cable (Digital
PN BC16E) and the 25-pin adapter (Digital PNH8571A). (However, the
25-pin adapter is not needed for the LA75 printer). Contact your sales
representative for these items.
.

Refer to the daymmflma‘timn that shipped with the printer to complete the

following procedures

TRl

”

Unpack and set up the printer.

2. Make sure that the,,oni‘gffjswitches for the primer and the MicroVAX
2000 system unit are set to 0 (off).

NOTE: If you are mstalling an LA75, skip, the next two steps.
Locate the 25-pin adapter (Digital PN H8571A).

Conneéc:t the 25-pin adapter to the 25-pin connector on the rear of the

printer.

25-PIN CONNECTOR

25-PIN ADAPTER

MRO9BE-1011

Lmate the DECconnect office cable (Digital

PNBC16E).

ug one end of the DECconnect office cable mm the 25~pm adaptar

the rearof the printer. Ifyou areinstalling an LA75, plugthe cable
directly into the connector on the back of the printer. (Each end of the
DECconnect office cableis identical and, therefore interchangeable.)

\_.—
R
4\\

25-PIN ADAPTER

“r‘

DECconnect OF FICE CABLE

MR0986-1008

If the cablemmstrmmng bar onthe rear of the MmeAX2000 system

umt is not already raised, lift it up

8.
~

Connect the free end of the DECconnect office cable into either
the second or third connector on the DEC423 converter. (If neither

connector is free, you must remove the terminal that is connected to

~ the third connector to install the printer.)

DECconnect

OFFICE CABLE
(TO PRINTER)

CABLE-RESTRAINING
BAR

TO CONSOLE TERMINAL /
TO SECOND TERMINAL

MRTOBE-11567

%'Mak@ sure that the pmnmr S baud ram w set m

e Forsystems running ULTRIX m@mta g, sy: N’tflm sof fme,Mt theprinter
°

- for7-bit ASCIL (Refer to the dacu o'ffientatmn that shlpped thh the
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pr ter* m aet %bi’t fASCIL)

The LA210 pnmm mqyires that

the

XOF

to the LA210 documentatmn for swutch«tm ol

After you have properly completed all the instructions in this gulde and
successfully installed the operating system software, complete the following
pmcedums for proper operation of the printer:

Refm" to the operating system software dccumentanon to define the
printer port as the connector whem you attachedthe printer cable.

saftware, run LPR set
For systems running ULTRIX npemtmg syst«emGuide.

up. Refer to the ULTRIX-32 System Manageme t

Install Additional DECconnect.

To extend the length of any DECconmc
you do not have the optional items mentic
your sales mpresentauve

1. Lomate the acldltmml DECconnectwffwe cable. This cable comes in
dlffemnt lengths.

2. Locate the cable coupleryigltal PN H8572).

Insert one end of the additional DECconnect office cable into either
side of the cable coupler.

Insert one end of the terminal’s or printer’s DECconnect office cable
into the free end of the cable coupler. (You can install as many cable
~ couplers
as you have cable segments.)
RULTERINT:

'NOTE: If ydu ‘want
to shorten DECconnect office cable, use a criinping
tool. This tool can be ordered from your Digital sales representative.
Follow the instructions that come with the crimping tool.
LA
AT

EXTRA CABLE LENGTH

MROS986-1007

allows communication between the MmmVAXH‘s‘ «md mmther

eDytem over telephone lines.

This section describes how to install the

F112, DF124, and DF224 modems.

If a terminal is already connected

to the communications port, you must remove thetermir fafl to in tall the
madem

Refer to the documentation that shxpped with the m rodem to wmplete the
follawmg procedures.

1. Unpack and set up the modem.
2.
3.

Set the modem’s baud rate to 9600 to match the baud rate of the MicroVAX 2000

Connect the free end of the modem’s 25-conductor cable

the com

munications port on the MicroVAX 2000 system umt (1dent1f1ed mth

thedouble~arruw imm)

‘

COMMUNICATIONS ICON

CABLE-RESTRAINING BAR
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«—— TO THIRD TERMINAL (OR PRINTER)
'--\

~—

~—_

TO SECOND TERMINAL

TO CONSOLE TERMINAL

MODEM'S SIGNAL CABLE
MROS86- 1001

Tighten the thumbacrews on the modem'’s 25~c0nductor cable connector

by turning them clockwise with your fingers.
8.

Replace the cable-restraining bar by pressing it in with your fingers until
it locks into place.

Install the Expansion Boxes.
NOTE: The cable-restraining bar on the rear of each expansion box can be
used as a handle and should be used to carry the expansion box. However,
do not place the expansion box on its front, as the drive door on the front
of the box may be damaged.

CAUTION: Only devices specifically designed for the MicroVAX 2000 or

VAXstation 2008: such as RD53-F expansion boxes, may be attached to

connector B of the expansion adapter. Likewise, devices such as RD53-F
expansion boxes must not be connected to any device for which they were
not designed, as circuit damage or data loss may occur.

The expansion box houses either a tape drive or a fixed disk drive and is
shipped with a drive cable. The drive cable connects the expansion box to
the expansion adapter on the bottom of MicroVAX 2000 system unit. The
expansion adapter must already be installed before the expansion box can
be connected. (If your system does not have an expansion adapter, contact
your sales representative to order one. Your service representative must
install the expansion adapter.)

You may install a total of two expansion boxes (one with a fixed disk and
one with a tape drive). If you are installing more than one expansion box,
install the expansion box with the tape drive first.
You may set up the expansion box on top of the MicroVAX 2000 system
unit, underneath the MicroVAX system unit, on its side (either side), or on
its bottom rubber feet.

If you want to position the expansion box on its side, you should first install
the bottom dress cover. To install the bottom dress cover, do the following.
Otherwise, skip to step 3.
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1.

Place the expansion box upside down on a level surface.

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Bosf

Locate the bottom dress cover. Line up the molded inserts on the inside
of the bottom dress cover over the holes on the bottom of the expansion
box. Then slide the bottom dress cover until it locks into place.

]

MR1086-1150

Place the expansion box on a level surface in one of the recommended

positions. (The illustrations throughout this guide show one expansion
box placed on top of the MicroVAX 2000 system unit. If you wish to
position the expansion box in another position, follow the text and use
the illustrations for reference.)

EXPANSION BOX

MicroVAX 2000

- SYSTEM UNIT

o EXPANSION ADAPTER

MRO986-0999

Only one expansion box can be placed on top of the system unit. A second
one must be placed underneath or next to the MicroVAX 2000 system unit.

CAUTION: Do not place two expansion boxes on top of the MicroVAX

2000 system unit, as the system unit and internal printed circuit boards
will be damaged.

If you are installing an expansion box with a tape drive, follow the
instructions under Connect the Tape Drive Cable. If you are installing an
expansion box with a disk drive, follow the instructions under Connect
the Disk Drive Cable.

Connect the Tape Drive Cable.
1.

Locate the tape drive cable (Digital PN BC19]). (The tape drive cable is
available in different lengths; therefore, your tape drive cable may look
different from the illustration.)

MR10B6-1113

Insert one end of the tape drive cable into connector A on the
expansion adapter. (Each end of the cable is identical and, therefore,
interchangeable.)

EXPANSION
BOX
(REAR VIEW)

_MicroVAX 2000

) &~ (REAR VIEW)

EXPANSION ADAPTER
CONNECTOR A

TAPE DRIVE CABLE
MROSEE-0997

Fasten the bail lock connectors on the tape drive cable connector by
pressing them in with your finger.

\ \

BAIL-LOCK

CONNECTOR

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U

TAPE DRIVE
CABLE

MROSB6-1050

Press the cable-restraining bar on the rear of the system unit into place
if you have not already done so.

Lift up the cable-restraining bar on the expansion box.

Insert the free end of the tape drive cable under the cable-restraining
bar on expansion box and into the 25-pin connector on the expansion

box.

25-PIN CONNECTOR

CABLE-RESTRAINING
/'

BAR

TAPE DRIVE CABLE
MROSBE-0996

Fasten the bail lock connectors on the tape drive cable connector by

pressing them in with your finger.

Connect the Disk Drive Cable.
1.

Locate the disk drive cable (Digital PN BC17Y). (The disk drive cable is
available in different lengths; therefore, your disk drive cable may look
different from the illustration.)

MRO986-1010

2. Insert one end of the disk drive cable into connector B on the
expansion adapter. (Each end of the cable is identical and, therefore,
interchangeable.)

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{

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EXPANSION BOX
':,4 ) y)

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MicrovAX 2000

(REAR VIEW)

CONNECTOR B

MROS88-0995

Use the flat-blade screwdriver you received with your shipment to turn
the two cable connector screws clockwise.
O
R
s

MRODBE6-0993

Press the cable-restraining bar on the rear of the system unit into place
if you have not already done so.

5. Lift up the cable~restraining bar on the expansion box.

Insert the free end of the disk drive cable under the expansion box’s
cable-restraining bar and into the 25-pin connector on the expansion

box.

25-PIN CONNECTOR

CABLE-RESTRAINING
BAR

DISK DRIVE CABLE
MROS86-0994

Use the flat-blade screwdriver to turn the two cable connector screws
clockwise to fasten the cable connector.

CONNECTING THE POWER CORDS
1.

Make sure the cable-restraining bars on the rear of the MicroVAX 2000
system unit and the expansion boxes are pressed down fully.

Locate the terminal power cord and system unit power cord. The two
cords are the same type and interchangeable. Make sure that the plugs
fit the wall outlet. If they do not, contact your sales representative.

100-200
V

%flmwmmm

mmmmw

POWER CORD

200-250
Vv

MRO986-0958

Make sure that the terminal’s on/off switch is set to 0 (off).

Connect the terminal power cord to the terminal first and then to an
outlet.

WARNING: Place the power and system cables in areas where no one
will trip over them or step on them. Avoid straining or sharply bending
the cables.

Make sure that the on/off switch on the MicroVAX 2000 system unit is
set to 0 (off).

MROS86-0992

Connect the system unit’s power cord to the system unit first and then
to an outlet.

POWER CORD CONNECTION

TO WALL OUTLET
MROY86-0998

Make sure each expansion box on/off switch is also set to 0 (off). Then
connect the expansion box power cords to each expansion box and then
to an outlet.

POWER CORD CONNECTION

EXPANSION
BOX

MicroVAX

2000

SYSTEM
UNIT

POWER

POWER CORD
CONNECTION

POWER CORD

|
TO WALL OUTLET
MR0986-1002

POWERING UP AND TESTING THE MICROVAX
2000 SYSTEM
The MicroVAX 2000 diagnostic tests are stored in MicroVAX 2000 read-only
memory (ROM). At power up, the MicroVAX 2000 automatically starts the

system tests, which check the components of your system. The first time
you power up your system, follow the steps in this section to ensure proper

functioning of your MicroVAX 2000.

If your MicroVAX 2000 does not contain an RX33 diskette drive, skip to
step 4.
|
1.

Open the drive door on the front of the system unit by grasping the lip

of the door and pulling.

Turn the lever on the diskette drive counterclockwise.

MROSB6-1017

Remove the cardboard shipping insert and close the drive door.
CAUTIONS

1. Do not try to return the lever to its original position. The lever will
not move if there is nothingin the drive.
2.

Operating the system without removing the uhippmg insert can

damage the dinkatte drive

MROSB6-1018

Power up the terminal by setting the terminal’s on/off switch to 1 (on).
Power up any optional equipment (for example, printers and expansion

boxes) by setting the on/off switches to 1 (on).

Power up the MicroVAX 2000 system unit by setting the system unit
on/off switch to 1 (on).

CAUTION: Do not power down the MicroVAX 2000 until power-up

testing is complete. Wait until you see the console prompt ( >> > ) to

power down. Powering down before testing is complete may destroy
datain the system’s memory.

A power-up display appears on the console terminal screen. The
following three displays are examples of successful power-up displays.
Find the display that matches yours. Some of these displays require

user action.

Possible system problems are indicated by either one or two question

marks on the console terminal screen. If single or double question
marks appear and no explanation of a possible problem is given in the
example, or if you do not see one of the displays listed below, review
each installation step. Repeat the power-up procedure. If you still have
trouble, refer to the MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s Manual, Chapter 2.
a.

You may see a display similar to the following:
KA410-A

V1.0

F...E...D...C...B...A...9...8...7...6...5...4_..3_..2_..17..

0040

0060

0000.0005
0000.0005

O00A0

0000.4001

7?7

00CO

0000.7004

>>>

If the line showing ? E appears, the system time clock has not been
set. When you install the operating system software, you will set
the date and time.

If the line showing ? D appears, the battery charge is low. Once the
system is powered up it will take about 17 hours for the battery to
recharge.
If the line showing ? 6 appears, the diagnostics do not find a tape
drive installed. If you do not have a tape drive installed, ignore this
message. However, if you do have a tape drive installed, power
down the MicroVAX 2000 system unit and review the tape drive
installation steps (refer to Install the Expansion Box). If you still
have trouble, refer to the MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s Manual, Chapter
2.

If the line showing ?? 1 appears, the test is indicating that the
ThinWire Ethernet Module is contained within the system unit, but
the external ThinWire Ethernet cable has not been installed yet. This
is normal and does not indicate a fault.

If the console terminal screen displays other system errors, refer to
the MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s Manual, Chapter 2. If the screen displays
only the system errors listed above, proceed to Entering the Test
Commands.

Or, you may see a display similar to the following:
KA410-A V1.0
F....E...D...C...B...A...9...8...7...6...5...4_..3_..2_..17..
83 BOOT SYS
- DUAO

- ESAO
764 RETRY

The screen may also display the following device names: DUAI,
DUA2, or MUAOQ. Press the halt button on the rear of the system
unit to display the console prompt ( >>> ). The halt button is
- identified with an encircled triangle (the halt icon).

HALT
BUTTON

UNDERNEATH VIEW

MROS86-0989

After you press the halt button, you will see a display similar to the
following:
702 EXT HLT

PC = 00001B46
>>>

This message means that the system was searching the network for

the operating system software but did not find it. This is normal,

since you have not installed the networking hardware or operating
system software yet. You will install these later in the installation
process. Proceed to Entering the Test Commands.
Or, you may see a display similar to the following:
KA410-A

V1.0

F....E...D...C...B...A...9...8...7...6...5...4_..3_..2_..17..
83 BOOT SYS
- DUAO

Fatal error routine called from PC = 0000072E
Error code = 000008C2
84 FAIL

>>>

The screen may also display one of the following device names:
DUA1, DUA2, MUAO, or ESA0. This message indicates that the
system did not find the operating system software on the device
mentioned (DUAUO in this example). This is normal, since you have
not installed the operating system software yet. You will install
software later in the installation process.

Type TEST 50 and press RETURN. The screen displays a list of devices
contained in your system. An example display is shown below; your
display may be different.
>>> TEST b0

KA410-A

V1.0

ID 08-00-2B-02-CF-A4
MONO

?7CLK

0000.0001

0000.0005

NVR

0000.0001

MEM

00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 000012A0
0002.0001
00200000

0000.0001

HDC

1710.0001

000146B8 00000000 00000320
TPC

0000.4001

FFFFFFO3 FFFFFFOb FFFFFFOb6 FFFFFFO5 FFFFFFO5 FFFFFFO6 FFFFFFO5
SYS 0000.0001
??NI

0000.7004

>>>

The devices are represented by the mnemonics listed in Table 1. Use

the table to determine which devices are displayed and compare the

devices listed on the screen to the devices that were installed with

your system. If a ThinWire Ethernet module is not installed, the NI
mnemonic will not be displayed.

If differences exist, review the installation procedures in this manual to
make sure that every device has been received and properly connected.
Repeat TEST 50. If differences still exist, read the MicroVAX 2000
Owner’s Manual, Chapter 2, or check with your service representative.

Table 1:

Definition of Mnemonics

Mnemonics

Device

CLK

System clock |

Serial line controller

Floating point

HDC

Disk controller

Interval timer

MEM

Memory

Memory management

Network interconnect module

NVR

Nonvolatile RAM

SYS

Interrupt controller and ThinWire Ethernet ID ROM

TPC

Tape controller

After your MicroVAX 2000 successfully completes the power-up tests,
format the fixed disk drive and set the default boot device before installing

the operating system software.

FORMATTING THE FIXED DISK
You must format each fixed disk in the system unit or in the expansion box.
Formatting prepares the disk to accept data and must be done before the

operating system software is installed or files are stored.

CAUTION: Formatting a disk destroys stored software and data. If any

software or data is already stored on the disk, back up your disk before
formatting. If your disk is new, it should not have any information stored
on it. (Refer to the operating system software documentation for disk back
up procedures.)

To format a fixed disk, complete the following steps. If you are going to
format more than one fixed disk, format the first fixed disk by completing
all the steps below. Then complete all the steps again to format the second
fixed disk.

Check to be sure the system is in console mode. Console mode is
indicated by the console prompt ( > > > ) on the monitor screen. After
you have tested the MicroVAX 2000, it should be in console mode.

If the console prompt does not appear on the screen, press the halt button
on the rear of the system unit. The halt button is identified with an encircled
triangle or halt icon.

UNDERNEATH VIEW

MRDSBE-0889

At the console prompt, type TEST 70 and press RETURN.

The follbWing text appear‘é on the console terminal screen:
KA410-A RDRXfmt
VSfmt_QUE_unitno

(0-2)

Type the number 0 to format a fixed disk drive in the system unit. Type
the number 1 to format a fixed disk drive in the expansion box.

If everything is working normally, the following text is displayed:
V8fmt _STS_Siz

If you have typed an incorrect number, the following text is display;d:
VSfmt _RES_ERR #1

If an error message occurs, start over at the first step of the formatting
procedure. If you continue to see the error message, refer to the
MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s Manual, Chapter 2, for information on isolating
and solving problems.

If the formatter is working successfully, you will see the following text
displayed as the formatter program determines the type of fixed disk
drive you have selected for formatting. In the following example, the
RD32 is the disk being formatted.

VSfmt_STS_8iz ..... e RD32
If you see the following error messages: |
VSfmt_STS_Siz

......... R
&§

V8fmt_RES_Err # 2

84 FAIL
>>>

there is a problem with the fixed disk drive. Refer to the MicroVAX 2000
Owner’s Manual, Chapter 2, for information on isolating and solving
problems. If the drive is formatting properly, the following is displayed:
V8fmt_QUE_SerNbr (0-999999999)

Type the serial number of the disk and press RETURN. The serial
number is located on the packing slip. If there are any letters in the
numbers. DIGITAL
type only the
serial number, do not type them in;
recommends that you type in the serial number, though you may type
in any number. If you are formatting more than one fixed disk, each
number must be unique.

The following text
is displayed:

VS8fmt_QUE_RUsure (DUAx 1/0)7
Type the number 1 and press RETURN to tell the formatting program
to continue. If for any reason you do not want to continue, type any
number other than 1. If you do this the formatter will stop and you will
see the following message:
VSfmt_RES_Abtd
84 FAIL
>>>

If you choose to stop the formatter, you must restart at the first step of
the formatting procedure when you are again ready to format a drive.

If you choose to continue, the following message is displayed gradually.
It takes approximately 15 minutes to format an RD32 disk, and 25
minutes to format an RD53 drive.

VSfmt_STS_RdMbb ................. OK
VSfmt _STS_FMTing....... e OK

VSfmt
_STS ChkPss............. ....0K

VSfmt_STS_BBRvec := x
VSfmt_RES_Succ
>>>

If you see this message in its entirety, the disk has been successfully
formatted and is ready for use.

If there is a problem, one of the following two messages is displayed:
VSfmt_STS_Fmting................. 77
V8fmt _RES_ERR #3
84 FAIL
>>>

V8fmt_STS ChkPss 1............... 77

VS_RES_ER#4
R
84 FAIL
>>>

If you see either of these messages, refer to the MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s
Manual, Chapter 2, for information on isolating and solving problems.
Proceed to the next section, Setting the Default Boot Device.

SETTING THE DEFAULT BOOT DEVICE

The default boot device should be set when you determine where the
operating system software is to reside. The MicroVAX 2000 then boots
from that device at power up. The operating system software can reside in
one of the following places:

on a fixed disk in the system unit,

on a fixed disk in the expansion box, or

on a remote system that you access through the ThinWire Ethernet

The default boot device should be set to one of these. Table 2 shows the

names assigned to each of the devices. (There are other possible devices,
but the devices listed are for storing MicroVMS and ULTRIX operating
system software.)

Table 2: BootDevica Names
Device and Location

Device Name

Fixed disk in system unit

DUAO

Fixed disk in expansion box

DUA1

Mass storage on remote system

ESA0

To set the default boot device:

Check to be sure the system is in console mode. If the console prompt
( >>> ) does not appear on the screen, press the halt button on the
rear of the MicroVAX 2000 system unit.

At the console prompt, type TEST 51, then press RETURN.

‘Sime no boot device has been selected yet, the following is displayed:
T O3
v

Type the name
, of the default boot device and press RET
contains a list of default boot device names.

RN. Table 2

To change the default boot device to another device, type in the new boot
device name and press RETURN. To change the default boot device back
to no default boot device, type in a period ( . ) and press RETURN.

CONNECTING THINWIRE ETHERNET
The ThinWire Ethernet cable connects the MicroVAX 2000 to a network. If

your system contains the optional network module and connector, use the

VAXstation 2000, MicroVAX 2000, and VAXmate Network Guide to install the
ThinWire Ethernet cable and other network hardware. You may also contact
your service representative to install your network hardware.

WHERE TO GO FROM HERE

Install the Operating System Software.
Before installing the operating system software, you should do the

following;:
1.

Check with your system manager to determine the need to install
operating system software on a fixed disk in your MicroVAX 2000
system unit or expansion box. If you will be using a host system
through ThinWire Ethernet, you may not need to install operating
system software.
Format any fixed disks as instructed in Format the Fixed Disk.

Choose the default boot device as instructed in Set the Default Boot

Device.

Read the MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s Manual, Chapter 1, to learn about
system operation.

For systems using the ULTRIX operating system, set the terminals and

printers for 7-bit ASCIL. (Refer to the documentation that shipped with

these devices.)

To install the MicroVMS or ULTRIX operating system software on the the
MicroVAX 2000, follow the instructions that were shipped in the software
carton. During the software installation, the operating system software is
transferred from the installation medium (tape cartridge or diskette) to the
fixed disk in the MicroVAX 2000 system unit or expansion box. You must
have a tape drive or diskette drive in your MicroVAX 2000 system to load
software locally (as opposed to remotely, over the ThinWire Ethernet).

You may also remote-install the operating system software from another
system over the ThinWire Ethernet network onto your fixed disk. For
information about remote installation of the MicroVMS operating system,
refer to the VAX/VMS Guide to Ethernet VAXclusters. For information about

remote installation of the ULTRIX operating system, refer to the ULTRIX-

32 Network Management Guide and ULTRIX-32 Basic Installation Guide for the
MicroVAX 2000.

Related Documents
For a list of documents and their order numbers, see the MicroVAX 2000
Owner’s Manual, Appendix B (Related Documentation).