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Document:	MicroVAX 2000 Owner's Manual
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EK-MVXAA-OM-001

Prepared by Educational Services
of Digital Equipment Corporation

First Edition, January 1987

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 ] of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are

designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference when
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
may cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense may be required to take
measures to correct the interference.

Contents

Preface
Chapter 1

Operating the MicroVAX 2000

Setting Up and Handling the MicroVAX 2000 . . e 1-1
Controls and Indicators . . .. ................. ... 1-2

Terminal Controls and Indicators . . ... .......... ... 16

Powering Up The System . ........... e 1.7
Powering Down the System . . . . ................. ... 19
Fixed Disk and Diskette Drives for the System Unit . ......
Diskettes . . . .. ... ........... e
Write-Protecting Dwkettes ..... e e e ...
Inserting Diskettes . . .. ....................

1-10
112
114
1-14

Removing Diskettes . . . . . . . P 1-16
Handling and Storing Diskettes . . . . . .. .. e 1-16
Making Backup Copies .. ............ e

1-16

Formatting RX33K Diskettes . . ... ... .. e .
Formatting Fixed Disks . . ... ......... C e e

1-17

The Expansion Adapter. . . .. .....................
e e e
The Expansion Box . ............ e
The TK50 Tape Drive . . . .. ... ............ e
Labeling a Tape Cartridge . ... .. eoL

1-22
1-24
1-27
1229

Wirite-protecting a Tape Cartridge . . ... ... Ce
Handling and Storing Tape Cartridges . . ... ......
Inserting a Tape Cartridge . . ... ..............
Removing a Tape Cartridge . . ................
Summary of TK50 Controls and Lights . . . ... ... ..

1-19

1-29
1-30
1-31
1-33
1-33

iii

Chapter 2

Troubleshooting

Basic Troubleshooting

. . ..................... cee.

How to Use The Troubleshootmg Flowchart

2-2

e e e e

2-4

. . .......................

2-5

Troubleshooting Table . . . ....
.. e

Power-up Error Messages

Self-tests

241

........

... ... .. S
P T 2-7

Configuration Test . . . . ... ... e

e e

The System Exerciser . ... ..... .. e
e e e 3

e i

2-8
2-9

The Fixed Disk Verifier . . . . ... ...................

2-11

Setting the Default Recovery Action

................ .

2-13

Changing the Default Boot Device . . . .. AT...

214

Restarting the System After Running Tests . . . .. .. e

2415

Summary of TEST Commands . . . ... ...............

2-16

Service Information . .......
... e e

2-16

Memory . ................ e

3-2

Mass Storage Devices . . . . . .......................

3-2

Expansion Box and Expansion Adapter ............

3-2

Fixed Disk Drives . . . . .. ....................

3-2

RX33 Diskette Drive

The Tape Drive

. ... ... e
e e .

. .. .. ......................

3-3

The ThinWire Ethernet Module

Printers

. .. ...............
...

3-3

. .....
...
..........
... e
e e

3-3

TheLNO3 ... ...

... ... .. ...

. .iiuiun... 34

The LNO3 PLUS . .. ....... e

3-6

The PrintServer 40 (LPS40) . . . ... ........ e

3-6

The LA210

................ e Ce e

3-8

The

LA100

... .................. e

3-10

The LA75

. ....... e
e e

3-11

The LAS0

. ... ...

3-12

Terminals . . . ...

... . .. . . ...

... .. ... ... ... ... ... .. ...

The LA100 and LA120 Hardcopy Terminals.

The VT200-Series Video Terminals

3-13

. . ...
..

3-13

. .......... ..

313

DF224

* # [ T S 2 D D T T T D

DF124

. . . . . e
e e e e

DF112

L R T D I T R S

S S T S

...................................

Appendix A

System Specifications

Appendix B

Related Documents

3 14
-

3-14
3-14

Hardware Manualsand Kits . . . . ... ............ B-1
Software Manuals . . . ... ...

............ Ce e B-1

MicroVMS . . ... .. ... ... ... e

e e e B-1

ULTRIX-32 . .. .. Cee e e B-2
OptionsManuals .. ....................... . B-2

Glossary

Figures

1-1

System Unit On/Off Switch and Dlskette Drive Light. . 1-3

1-2

Setting On-Off Switchto0

1-3

Halt Button—Rear of System Unit............... 1-5

1-4

Sample Power-Up Display . .. .. Ce e 1-8

1-5

Sample Power Up Display With Error Messages . . . . . 1-9

1-6
1-7

............. e e .

Configuration with RX33 Diskette Drwe and RD32 Fixed

Disk Drive (or No Drive) . . .. .. .............. 1-11

Configuration with Blank Plates . . .............

112

1-8

RX33K Diskette . . . . . Sl

113

1-9

The Diskette Write-Protect Tab ............ ...

1-14

1-10

Inserting Diskettes . . . . ...
.T

e e ...

115

1-11

The Expansion Adapter (Rear) . ............ ...

123

1-12

Expansion Box (Front)

1-25

1-13
1-14

T e cee e
s

. ....................

The Expansion Box—Rear (Fixed Dlsk Drwe Cabling
~Shown) . ... 1-26
Expansion Box with TKSU ......... e

1-28

1-15

Labeling

...............
... ........... 129

1-16

Write-protecting

. . ... ............
... ... ...

1-30

1-17

Lifting Release Handle and Inserting a Cartridge . . . .

1-31

1-18

Pushing Release Handle and Pressing Load/Unload
Button . .. .. ... .. ... . e 1-32

2-1

Sample System Configuration With Error . . . . ..

2-2

System Exerciser Sample Display . . . . . .. e e

2-10

3-1

The LNO3

e e

3-5

3-2

The PrintServer 40 (LPS40)

. ... ... ... .. .......

3-7

3-3

The LA210 . . . . .. ...

3-4

The LA100 . . . ... ... e

3-10

3-5

TheLA75..................... e

3-11

3-6

TheLA5S0.............. U ee

3-12

......... e

e
..

. ...

2-8

3-9

Tables
1-1

Controls and Indicators

1-2

Normal Power-up Indications

1-3

TK50 Controls

1-4

TK50 Lights . . . ... e

. ................

1-6
1-7

. .................. CE - 1-34
e e

2-1

Basic Troubleshooting

2-2

Power-up and Self-Test Display Identifiers

... ........... e
. .......

1-34

2-4
2-6

2-3

System Exerciser Mnemonics

. ...............

2-11

2-4

Default Boot Device Names

. ................

2-14

2-5

Summary of TEST Commands

A-1

System Dimensions

A-2

. . ... ................

.......... PR

........ e

System Electrical Requirements

2-16

e s A-1

. ............... A-2

A-3

System Environmental Requirements

A-4

RD32 Fixed Disk Drive

... ................ .. A-3

A-5

RD53 Fixed Disk Drive

. . ... ................ A-3

A-6

RX33 Diskette Drive

A-7

TK50 Tape Drive

. ........... A-2

. ... ............... ... A4

. .............. Crts

e e ed whe

A-5

Preface
This manual describes how to operate and tmubleshomt the MicroVAX 2000
hardware. It is one of a set of manuam tha.t accmmpames your MicroVAX
2000.

- Recommended Headli,g Path
The MicroVAX 2000 hardware and software ducumentmon should be read
in the following order:

MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide

2. VAXstation 2000, MicroVAX 2000 and VAXmate Network Guide for network
information, if needed

Chapter 1 of the MicroVAX 2000 Owners Manual (this manual)
- ‘before

MicroVMS VAXstation ZOOO/MmeAX 2”0 Installation Guide or ULTRIX-

software installation

32 Basic Installation Guide for the MmeAX 2m for software installation

information

VAXstation 2000/MicroVAX 2000 Operations Guide or ULTRIX-32 System
Management Guide and ULTRIX~32 ngmmmers Manual for software
operation

MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s Manual (this manual) for hardware operation and
troubleshooting

vii

MicroVAX 2000 Description
The

MicroVAX 2000

is a multiuser

desktop

computer that uses the

MicroVAX II processor chip with 2 megabytes of memory on-board.

desktop enclosure holds one or two mass storage devices.
allows up to four video terminals to be connected.

Its

The system

The foilawmg Digital hardware options are offered:

2-and 4Qmegabyte memory modules

Expansion boxes for additional mass storage devices

Expansion adapter to connect expansion box to system unit

Mass storage

Diskette drive with 1.2 megabytes of memory

Fixed disk drives with 40 or 71 megabytes of memory respectively
Tape drive with 94.5 megabytes of memory
|
|

ThinWire Ethernet module

Printers

LNO03, LN03 PLUS, and LPS40 laser printers
LAZ210, LA100, LA75, and LA50 dot matrix printers
e

Terminals

LA100 and LA120 hardopy terminals

VT220, VT240, and VT241 video terminals

Madema

DF112, DF124, and DF224 modems

MicroVAX 2000 software includes the following:

MicroVMS operating system software

ULTRIX-32 operating system software

System Manager
A system manager should oversee the hardware and software for systems
that are located on the same network or in a local geographical area. This
simplifies and centralizes the maintenance of equipment and software.

viii

Special Notices

The fellovwing notices appear throughout this guide:

NOTES - Contain supplemental infarmatinfi.

CAUTIONS - Contain information to prevent equipment damage.

WARNINGS - Contain information to prevent personal injury.

Conventions
e

Boldface—NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS are set in boldface.

Jtalics—Document titles are italicized.

This chapter describes how to operate the McmVAX 2000 an.d its mass
,
operating
installing
storage devices. Review this chapter before
software. Descriptions and operating mwrmatimm are mcluded for the
following:

Enclosure

(Controls and indicators

¢,

Fixed disk drives

Diskette drive and dwkettes

Tape drive and tape cartridges

Expansion adapter

Expansion box

Setting Up and Handling the MicroVAX 2000
Use the MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide to set up and test your
system when you first receive it and any time you move the system from one
location to another. The MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide describes
setting up each box either on its bottom or on its side. This manual describes
and illustrates each box bottom-side-down only; system operation is the
same for either orientation.

Graphic symbols, calledicons, are molded into the back of the system unit
enclosure. These identify the locations of connectors and controls.
The numbers 1, 2, and 3 are molded onto the converter that is attached
to the rear of the system unit. These numbers identify the converter’s
connectors. The converter changes RS232 communications protocol to
DEC423 protocol.

Operating the MicroVAX 2000

1-1

On the back of the system unit (Figure 1-3) and each expansion box is a
cable restraining bar that relieves strain on cables installed in the rear of
that box. This bar may be used as a handle when carrying the system unit
or expansion boxes.

CAUTIONS:
1. Do not set the MicroVAX 2000 system unit or expansion boxes on their
fronts. This may cause damage to the drive doors on the front of the boxes.

2. Be sure to turn off the MicroVAX 2000 before lifting or moving it.

Dmprin or jarring the system unit or an expansion box can cause damage
to a xfixed disk drive, and loss of data stored on that disk. This is especially
true when power is applied to the system and the drive is active.

Controls and Indicators

The MicroVAX 2000 system unit contains the following controls and
indicators (Figures 1-1 through

System on/off switch

Halt button

1-3 and Table 1-1):

In addition, the system unit and optional expansion boxes may contain the

following controls and indicators:

®*

Red light on RX33 diskette drive

Load/unload pushbutton with integral red light on TK50 tape drive

Green light on TK50 tape drive

1-2

MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s Manual

Figure 1-1: System Unit On/Off Switch and Diskette Drive Light

RX33 DISKETTE
DRIVE LIGHT

SYSTEM ON-OFF SWITCH
MR1086-1171

Operating the MicroVAX 2000

1-3

Figure 1-2:

Setting On-Off Switch to 0

MROSBE-0892

1-4

MicroVAX 2000 Owner’'s Manual

Figure 1-3:

Halt Button—Rear of System Unit

HALT BUTTON

CONNECTOR FOR

THINWIRE ETHERNET
CONNECTOR

MODEM, PRINTER,
OR TERMINAL

CABLE-RESTRAINING

~vtiditt

BAR

MR1086-1083

Table 1-1:

Controls and Indicators

Control or Indicator

Function

System on/off switch

Controls ac power. Setting this rocker switch to 0 (Figure 1-2)
turns off system power. Setting the switch to 1 turns on the

power.

The expansion box has its own on/off switch.
Halt button

Stops the normal operation of any software and puts the system in
console mode. See Figure 1-3. The halt button is a momentarycontact pushbutton.

- Console mode allows the user to control certain functions of the

-system that are usually controlled by operating system software.
When the MicroVAX 2000 is in console mode, the user types

_commands at the console prompt (> > >).

The halt button and console mmmmds are discussed further in

this manual.

NOTES:

1. Pressing the halt button may cause unsaved data to be lost. See
your software documentation far more information.

2. Always warn other system users before you prm the halt button.
Diskette drive light

Tape drive pushbutton
with integral red light

Glows red when the drive is active.

This load/unload button controls the loading and unloading of

tape cartridges.

chapter.
Tape drive green light

This button is described in detail later in this

Glows steadily to indicate either that the tape drive is ready for

use or that the tape has been successfully loaded.

described in detail later in this chapter.

This light is

Terminal Controls and Indicators
Refer to your terminal’s installation/user’s guide for information on usinlg‘
the controls and indicators on the terminal. This document is shipped wit
each terminal.

1-6

MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s Manual

Powering Up The System

Before powemng up the system, install it accmdmg to thein tructions in the

MicroVAX zm Hardware Installation Guide.

If 0peratmg system software has not been matalled in the MmmVA)(2000,
use the documentation that came wnth ym.nr amflware tu cnmplete the

installation.
1.

Set ‘thsfe console terminal on/off switch to 1 (on).

The console terminal is the terminal thatis installed in mmuectnr 1 on
s

the rear of the system unit.

Power up any expansion boxes and pefipheml equipment such as the
|
|
printer.

Set the system unit on/off switch to 1 (on).

After about 10 seconds, the console terminal displays the power-up test
sequence.

| CAUTION Do not power down the MicmVAX2000 until power-up testmg

mplete

e console prompt (7”>>)or the

inti

screenof your opermting systemsoftware before

down before testing is wm“';‘itm'emay
rmdamwwww memmy
L
R

powering

Poweg

ata in the mmw miw

NOTE: Impuxtmt mmaagw are ¢dialaywod o

the

of this section for information

down.

Figure 1-4 shows a sample pmwermp difiplayw
Table 1-2 hsta the system’snormal power-up mdmatmm The table mcludes

indicators on optional equipment as well. ler [atem maynot cmtam all
of the listed devices.

Table 1-2:

Normal Power-up Indications

Indicator

Normal Indication

Glows gxemf

Console terminal power indicator -

Diskette drive light on system m*tit

Glows red

Tape drive load/unload button on ex- ‘iGluwa rm fm appmximataly 4 mmds and then

pansion box

goes out

- Operating the MicroVAX 2000

;

1-7

The fan in the system box goes on at power up. You may be able to hear it
if the room is quiet. The fan exhausts air through the vents on the rear of
the system unit.
2
SR
o
ey
A
o]

If you do not observe the normal indications listed in Table 1-2, refer to
Chapter 2.

;

Figure 1-4: Sample Power-Up Display
KA140-A V1.0
F_..E...D...C...B...A...9...8...7...6...5...4_..3_..2_.
.1_..

83 BOOT SYS
-DUA2

~DUAO

The power-up test sequence is displayed on the console terminal each time
the MicroVAX 2000 is powered up. The display consists of a countdown
from the letter
F to the number 1. Then the device-names of one or more
mass storage devices (if present) are shown (DUA2 and DUAQO, for example,

as shown in Figure 1-4). The last item on the list identifies the MicroVAX
2000 mass storage device that contains bootable software.
If the last line
on the list is MUAQ, the system is booting from the tape drive. If the last
line of the display is ESAQ, the MicroVAX 2000 is searching for bootable
software over the ThinWire Ethernet.
“
|

If the antem cannot locate any bootable snftware, one of two things

happens. An error message may be displayed:

Fatal error routine called from PC = 0000072E
!
,
:
Error code = 000008C2
84 FAIL
>>>

Or, if your system is connected to ThinWire Ethernet, the system may
continue to search the ThinWire Ethernet for bootable software. In this
case the console terminal displays the following message:

754 RETRY
'
and no console prompt is diflglayed.

If this happens, press the halt

button. The console prompt is then displayed. Type BOOT at the console

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MicroVAX 2000 Owner's Manual

the name o:
prompt (> >>), or BOOT followed by
RN.
operatingsystem software, and press RETU
Afl m‘ldel‘wore f@llamng a umber in the wumdawn aequence mdwates
syatem

fan

» has a question mark or

MO E lfm\y number i:u the
system. Saee Chaptet 2 fm- more

informati

qum 1-5: Sampm >owe:

|
Y
T URIC
_
KA140-A V1.0
'F...E...D...C...B...A...9...8...77..6...5...4_..3_..2_..1_..

When the first screen dmplay for thempaming system sof re

sof
he
all terminals are ready for t:um e 2000 software.
the system and
. documentati
on for instructions on using the MicroVAX
See Appmdlx B fm' alwt of related dmmme s,

To save &ata and ensure an orderly system shutdm;vn, ,;fmllmw the shutdmwn

procedure described in your operating Watem software documentation.

Aftercompleting an mdmly syawmm hutdown,

following order:

1 memle termmal -

Other penpheml equip‘ em mah as p inter
ixpansion boxes

MicroVAX 2000 system unit

turn offthe aysmm in the
,

or mod

Fixed
Disk and
Diskette Drwws fortheSystem ~

Unit

Whenyou. lmwer the drive door on the fmnt of the MlchAX2000 syatem

unit, you find one of the following two configurations:

1. An RX33 diskette drive (Figure 1-6) with a lever and slot in theupper
~portion of the opening and a blank metal platein the lower.portion. .
The RX33 diskette drive usesdouble-sided, high-density removable
RX33K diskettes. Up to 1.2 megabytes of data can be stored on each
RX33K diskette (.6 per side). The RX33 diskette drive also uses singlesided normal-density RX50K diskettes. Up to .4 megabytes of data
can be stored on each RX50K diskette. The RX33 is a half-height
(approximately 1 5/8 in high) device.
The blank metal plate may cover an RD32 fixed disk drive. The RD32
stores utp to 40 megabytes of data on a nonremovable disk. The RD32
is a half-height device. The metal plate covers the empty cavity if no
RD32is present.

Two blank metal plates covering the opening (Flgum
_cover one of two possible configurations:
e~ An RD53 fixed

1-~7) The plates

disk drive

- The RD53’s fixed disk stores up to 71 megabytes of data. The disk
is sealed in place. You cannot remove the disk. The RDSB can be
:
nsion box. The
K
used in the system unit or in the ex

fullhmght (approxlmately 3 1!4in hlg ) demce

If ymlr MmmVAX 2000 is part of a cluster (a group of cmmputers
networked together), you can use devices that reside on other
systems

store your

software

and

data.

See your

documentation and the VAXstation 2000, MtcroVAX
VAXmate Network Guide for more information.

software

2000 and

To find the model numbers of the fixed disk drives in your syatem, see The
Fixed Disk Verifierin Chapter 2.

1-10 MicroVAX 2000 Owner’'s Manual

igure 1-6:

Configuration with RX33 Diskette Drive and RD32 Fixed
Disk Drive (or No Drive)

_DISKETTE

DRIVE LIGHT

.RX33

DISKETTE DRIVE

BLANK PLATE

_~" COVERING
"

RD32 DISK DRIVE
OR NO DRIVE

MR1086-1170

Operating the MicroVAX

Figure 1-7:

Configuration with Blank Plates

BLANK PLATES
COVERING RD53
FIXED DISK DRIVE

MR1086-1078

Diskettes
The RX33 diskette drive magnetically stores data on removable diskettes.
Each RX33K diskette (Figure 1-8) is permanently enclosed inside a gray
plastic jacket. When a diskette is inserted into the diskette drive and the
drive is active, the diskette spins inside the jacket. The read/write head of
the diskette drive contacts the diskette through the openings in the jacket.
The fabric lining of the jacket continuously cleans the diskette. Do not
attempt to remove the diskette from its jacket.
The RX33 diskette drive accepts RX50K diskettes as well as RX33K diskettes.
An RX50K diskette can be distinguished from an RX33K diskette by its
black plastic jacket with a printed orange arrow. RX50K diskettes are

preformatted.

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MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s Manual

Figure 1-8:

RX33K Diskette

DISKETTE
LABEL

~_ WRITE PROTECT
=~

NOTCH

PLASTIC
JACKET

NOT

PAPER
ENVELOPE

Write-Protecting Diskettes
Both RX33K and RX50K diskettes have a write-protect feature to prevent
accidental overwriting. To protect data, cover the write-protect notch on
the side of the plastic jacket with one of the adhesive foil tabs supplied
with your diskettes (Figure 1-9). Remove the tab when you want to add,
change, or delete information on the diskette.

Figure 1-9:

The Diskette Write-Protect Tab

MR-1 3477

Inserting Diskettes

Open the door on the front panel of the MicroVAX 2000 system unit.

Inside is a lever that allows you to insert and remove a diskette.

2. Make sure that the diskéfle drive is not active ?y verifying that the light
on the front of the drive is not lit.

If the lever on the front of the drive is in a vertical position, move it

counterclockwise to horizontal (Figure
that is in the drive.

1-10) and remove the diskette

Remove the diskette to be inserted from its paper envelope. Hold the
diskette so that the write-protect notch is to your left and the diskette’s
label is up.

Push the diskette into the slot until it snaps into place.

Move the lever clockwise to its vertical position.

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MicroVAX 2000 Owner’s Manual

Vil

S o

MRIOBE- 1077

Ramvlng;%skmtm
Before removing a diskette, check the light on the front of the drive. If the
light glows red, the drive is active. Do not attempt to remove a diskette
when the drive is active or the diskette may be damaged. Once the light is

off, move the lever to the horizontal position and remove the diskette.

NOTE: During software installation, the light may remain lit when the
drive is not active. Follow the instructions in your software documentation
in this case.

Handling and Storing Diskettes

Incorrect handling and storing of diskettes can damage them and cause

loss of data. In turn, damaged diskettes can damage the diskette drive. The
following precautions should be taken:
~

Keep diskettes in their paper envelopes when not in use.

Do not fold or bend diskettes.

Do not touch the surface of diskettes. Handle only the top (label area)
of diskettes.

Store diskettes vertically. To prevent warping, avoid packing diskettes
tightly.

Use only a felt-tip pen when labeling diskettes. The pressure of a sharp
instrument such as a pencil or pen can damage diskette surfaces.

Store diskettes away from heat and magnetic fields (such as those
produced by motors, transformers, and video terminals and monitors).

Making Backup Copies

Use the diskette drive to make backup copies of fllthatyou normally store
on a fixed disk. Refer to your software documentation for instructions.

- 1-16 MicroV
2000 Owner's
AX Manual

Formatting RX33K Diskettes

You must format each RX33K diskette before using it fm the first time.

Formatting prepares the diskette to accept data. Theprocess consists of
inserting the diskette in the drive and typing commands at the console
terminal. Formattmg a diskette takes about 2 minutes.
NOTE

RD(SOK diukettes are prefumatted and dn nm mquim my

formatted

pmcedurea for systems cmmmmng MmeMS apemtmg system wftware

1. Check your software documentation for shutdown
you halt the system.

Put tkh *e system into console m ode by pressing the
rear of the system.

3
i“n

,ctwns before

hal utwn fl‘m the

Remove the diskette that you intend to format fmm itspaper.envelope
Be sure that the diskette is not write-pmtected (See Write- rotecting

stket%tesin this chapter.)

oyt ymaermhediskette until

it snaps i

rite-protect notchto your left,

its vemcalpoaitzmn

1 ;»,we the l/ ver clockwis

NOTE Do not force theEwer The diskette
the drive for the lever to move freely.

6. Put thée system into console mode by Prew’? ng the halt but
rear of the system unit.

Type TEST 70 and press RETURN atthe the consoleprompt (>> >)
on the console terminal. The mllowmg text appeam on the console
temunal screen:

KA410-A RDRXfmt

V&fmt..flmmunitno (0-2) 7
8.

Type the number 2 and press RETURN.

CAUTION: Type only the number 2. Typing 0 or 1 atm w 2.4th

disk formatter, which may result in loss of software anddata on the
fixed disk.

If the following text appears, you must start over with thae TEST 70
command at the console prompt:

VSfmt_RES.ERR #1 |
84 FAIL

22D

,,,If yuu. mntf';nue to get the error message, see chapter 2 for mfm mati
on isolating andsolving problems.

The fullwwmg text appears if there are no errors:

VStmt_QUE. RXmmdtyp
(1=RX33) ?

. Type 1 and press RETURN. Any other number causes the fnll; ing
to be displayed:

VSfmt_RES_Err #6

84 FAIL

>>D>

‘This ‘message is also displayed if you have mlstakanly inserted an
RX50K diskette, which is preformatted and should not be formatted

in the MicroVAX 2000.
The message also indicates that no diskette
‘was insertedin the drive, or that the drive lever wasnot moved to the
vertical position.
Start over with the TEST 70 command at the console promptafter this

error.

The follawmg text appears next if no errors exist:
VBfmt QUE lwaum (DUA2 1/0) 7

10. Type the number 1 and press RETURN to continue.
message appears slowly.
VSfmt_STS_Fmting ...... veieee....O0K
VSfmt_STS_CRxfmt ............... 0K

. VSfmt_RES_Succ
>>>

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The following

tted

The diskette has been successfully forma
~ store d ta.

and

number 0. ]
inue, type the
Iffor amy reason you do 1
see any device mumber uther than DUAZ in the texl: typa the number
0. Whem you do this, the following message appears:
VStmt_RES_Abtd

84 FAIL
>>>

The mmattm has now stopped. You must start at

the

beginnir

procedure when you are again ready to format a dmkette

If an error occurred dunng fnmamhg, one of the imllmwmg mesmgea
appears:
;
o
g,
T
o
stmt RES_ERR #3
84 FAIL
2>

| Vflmusmm #5
>>>

Try fmnmattmg the dnskette agam

If that is unsuccemful h'y another

diskette. If you continue to see either M‘t
isolate and solve the pmblem

Ch "fpter2to

Form atti@ng Fixed Disks
Before data can be stored on a fixed disk, the dmk mmt be fomatted

Fmrmatnng prepares the disk to accept data.

Farmatnng the fixed disk is part of the hardware mstallatwn pmceas, as
explamed in the MmeAX
H
HardwareImtd m:m Gmde Hawwer, 1t may
the data gtmed on that dwk If you want to d@t
nine

wi etlwry

already fammtted see The Fixed Disk Verifier in Chapter 2.

dmkis

CAUTION Rafamatfing a dimk deatwya atmed mftwme md data Back

To format your fixed disk, follow these steps.
1.
i

Type TEST 70 and press RETURN at the console prompt (> > >) The
mllamngtm apears on the console tem‘lmal creen:

KA410- A RDRXfmt
V8fmt_QUE_unitno (0-2) ?

Type the number 0 for a fixed disk drive in the system unit. Type the
number 1 for a fixed disk drivein the expansion box.

If everythingis wmkmg normally, the follommg text appeam.3

VSfmt BTBSiz

If you type an invalid number, the follawmg text appears:
VSEfmt _RES_ERR #1

If this happens, start over at the first step. If you continue m see the

error message, turn to Chapter 2 for information on isolating and solving
problems.

If no error occurs, you see the following sample text as the formatter
program determines the type of fixed disk drive you have selected for
- formatting;:
V8fmt _ BTB Siz .............

RD32

In thls casa, the fmmatter has ndentlfled the dmk dt;we as a:n RD32
If you see the following error message:
VS8fmt_STS_Siz ....... e

e 77

' VS8fmt_RES_Err # 2
84 FAIL

. 1,the fnmd dwk drive or its commner may be famltySee Cha,“:;
~ troubleshootthe problem.

If no problem occurs with the dnve the fmllawmgappeara

VSfnt_QUE_SezNbr (0- 999999999) 2ittaroe

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REffil‘ '\Qthfla Gng V"“,‘,

serial number of the fixed dwk drive ymu are fmrmattmg Type emly the
numbs and Press

RETURI

chmce

M’

If you cannm locate the aetial number, awi'n a nun

to the drive. Be sure to record this number for later refem nce.Assign
»

a different number to each drive you format.

The fojlowing is a sample of the text that appears:
VSfmt_QUE_RUsure (DUAO 1/0)7

Type the number 1 and press RETURN to continue.If for

y reason

r g text

you do not want to continue, type 0. If you do this, thefollowiv
appeam
Vflfmt RES_Abtd

84 FAIL
>>>

If you choose to mntmue, the fmllowing mm
yf

f,,V8fimtBT& Rdflbb

appears §

rQ}x?fr{fweg}}g,ifiki,if

:~«fw
%m, V8fimmflfliwfim%*w “” T

| VSfmt_STS_CHKpss.................0K
VflfimtwflTflmBBRMec = X

stmt”REBwflucc
>>>

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

If a problem

occurs, one of the following two messages appears:

VSEfmt_STS_Fmting................. 77

- VSfmt_RES_ERR
#3
>>>

VSfmt_STS_CHKpss 1............... 77

VS_RES_ERR #4

If you see either of these messages, refer to Chapter 2 for information
on isolating and solving problems.

The Expansion Adapter
The expansion adapter (Figure 1-11) is an optional attachment for the

MicroVAX 2000 system unit and permits communication between the
expansion boxwigures 1-,-\12 and 1-13) and the system unit.

If your system does not contain an expansion adapter and you want to
connect an expansion box, call your service representative.

The expansion adapter contains two connectors: A and B. These letters
are stamped on the expansion adapter to identify the connectors. A is the
connector for an expansion box containing a tape drive. B isthe connector
for an expansion box containing a fixed disk drive. A third opening is
covered by a metal plate.
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" Figure 1-11: The Expansion Adapter (Rear)
s

MR1086-1081

The Expansion Box
CAUTION: Only devices such as RD53-F expansion boxes, which are
specifically designed for the MicroVAX 2000 or VAXstation 2000, 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.
-

Expansion borxes provide additional mass storage for the MicroVAX 2000.

An expansion box can hold an RD53 fixed disk drive or a TK50 tape drive.
You may use only one of each type in your system.

Do not stack more than_one expansion box on top of the system unit.
To connect an expansion box to the MicroVAX 2000, an expansion adapter
must be installed on the bottom of the system unit. If you want to have

an expansion adapter installed, contact your service representative. See
the MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide for expansion box installation
information.
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The front of the expansion box has the same on/off switch and drive door
as the system unit. An expansion box containing a fixed disk drive has no
visible indicators. An expansion box containing a TK50 tape drive contains
two lights. More information about these indicators is supplied later in this
chapter.
.
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B

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Figure 1-12:

Expansion Box (Front)

EXPANSION
BOX

BLANK PLATES
COVERING
RD53
FIXED DISK
DRIVE

SYSTEM UNIT

[

~EXPANSION ADAPTER

MR1086-1079

dicroVAX 2000

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Figure 1-13:

The Expansion Box—Rear (Fixed Disk Drive Cabling
Shown)

EXPANSION
BOX

SYSTEM

EXPANSION

/ ADAPTER

MR1086-1082

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The TK50 Tape Drive
The TK50 tape drive (Figure 1-14) holds one removable magnetic tape
cartridge. The cartridge stores up to 94.5 megabytes of data. Use the tape
cartridge as an input device to load software or data onto the MicroVAX
2000. Use it as an output device to make copies (or backups) of software or
data.

The tape drive has two primary controls: the cartridge release handle and
the load/unload button. The cartridge release handle allows cartridges to
be inserted and removed and locked into position. The load/unload button
controls winding and rewinding of tape. The In position is for loading tape
cartridges. The Out postition is for unloading tape cartridges.
The drive also has two indicators:

ared light that is integral to the load/unload button, and

a green light located on the right side of the drive.

Refer to the TK50 User’s Guide for more information on the operation of the
TK50.

Operating the MicroVAX 2000

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Figure 1-14:

Expansion Box with TK50

EXPANSION
BOX
=

N
-

—

—
TR

TK50 TAPE

/ DRIVE

-/T.OAD/UNLOAD

BUTTON
WITH INTEGRAL
- RED LIGHT

SYSTEM UM

EXPANSION ADAPTER

MR1088-1097

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Labeling a Tape Cartridge

Always label cartridges. There is a slot for the label provided on the front of
the cartridge (Figure 1-15). This label is visible when the cartridge is in the
drive. Labels or markings on any other part of the cartridge can interfere
with proper operation of the drive. Do not write directly on the cartridge
with pen or pencil.

Figure 1-15:

Labeling

TAPE CARTRIDGE

SLOT

MA-161024

Write-protecting a Tape Cartridge
Write-protecting a tape cartridge prevents accidental erasure of information.
Set the write-protect status with the two-position switch on the cartridge
(Figure 1-16). The MicroVAX 2000 can read information on the tape
regardless of the position of the write-protect switch. However, the
MicroVAX 2000 cannot write data to the tape when it is write-protected.
When you use a cartridge to install software onto the MicroVAX 2000, make
sure the write-protect switch on the front of the cartridge is set to writeprotect. The switch has two icons indicating the write-protect status. An
orange rectangle is also visible when the switch is in the write-protected
position. If you do not see an orange rectangle, slide the switch toward the
label slot.

Operating the MicroVAX 2000

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Figure 1-16:

Write-protecting

TAPE CARTRIDGE

WRITE PROTECT

SWITCH

NOT WRITE-

PROTECTED

WRITEPROTECTED
MR-161034

NOTE: Early versions of the cartridges do not have the orange rectangle.
Use the icons as guides.
When you use a cartridge to make a backup copy or to write out data, make
sure the write-protect switch is set to enable writing to the tape. To enable
writing, slide the switch away from the label slot until it locks into place.

Handling and Storing Tape Cartridges
Do not touch the exposed surface of the tape.

Do not throw or drop the tape cartridge. The impact can damage the
cartridge.
Allow new tapes to stabilize at room temperature for 24 hours before
using them.

Write on the identification label before putting the label on the tape
cartridge. Place the label only in the label slot on the front of the tape
cartridge.

Store tape cartridges away from dust.

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Keep tape cartridges away from direct sunlight, heaters, and other
sources_of heat. Store tape cartridges at an even temperature between
10 to 40 degrees C (50 and 104 degrees F). Store cartridges where the
relative humidity is between 20 and 80 percent.

Keep tape cartridges away from magnets and types of equipment that
generate magnetic fields, such as motors, transformers, and video
monitors and terminals.

Keep tapes away from x-ray equipment.

Inserting a Tape Cartridge
Make sure the TK50 load/unload button is in the Out (unload) position.
The load/unload button glows red for approximately four seconds during
the tape drive automatic power-up test.
The red light goes off and the green light goes on, indicating that it is safe

to move the cartridge release handle.
Figure 1-17:

Lifting Release Handla and Inserting a Cartridge

GREEN INDICATOR
LIGHT IS LIT

CARTRIDGE

RELEASE HANDLE

MR10B6-1103

Pull up the cartridge release handle (Figure 1-17).

2. With the arrow on the cartridge facing up and pointing toward the drive,
insert the cartridge into the TK50 drive.

The red light goes on.
The green light goes off.

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Figure 1-18:

Pushing
Button

Release

Handle

and

Pressing

Load/Unload

LOAD/UNLOAD
BUTTON
RED INDICATOR
LIGHT IS LIT
MRO0986-0959

Push down the release handle (Flgure 1-18).
The red light goes off.
The green light goes on.

4. Push the loadlunload button to the In (load) position.
The red light goes on.

The green light goes off.

5. The tape loads in 10-15 seconds. During loading the two leaders couple
and the tape winds onto the take-up reel inside the tape drive.
The red light remains on.

When the green light also goes on, the tape is ready to use. Refer to
your software documentation for further instructions.
NOTE: If a cartridge is new, the MicroVAX 2000 performs a calibration
sequence that takes approximately 40 seconds. The green light flashes
rapidly and irregularly during calibration.

CAUTION: Never move the cartridge release handle unless the red
light is off and the green light is on. Never move the cartndge handle
while either lightis flashing.

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Removing a Tape Cartridge

Tape cartridges must be unloaded (rewound and uncoupled) before being
removed from the drive. Follow these steps:
1.

Ensure that the tape drive is not active. The red light should be off and
the green light on.

Press the load/unload button to the Out (unload) position.
The red and green lights flash slowly as the tape rewinds. This may
take up to 90 seconds.

The red light remains on and the green light goes off as the tape unloads
into the cartridge.

When the tape is completely unloaded, the red ylight goes off and the
green light goes on.

NOTE: Rewinding a tage can also be done under software control.
Refer to your software documentation for information.

3. Push the cartridge release handle up.
Remove the cartridge.

Push the release handle down.

The green light remains on, showing that there is power to the drive
and that you can safely move the cartridge release handle.

CAUTION: Always remove the tape cartridge from the tape drive when the
cartridge is not in use. Remove it before turning off the system. Leaving
the cartridg e in the drive may result in damage to the cartridge.

Summary of TK50 Controls and Lights

Tables 1-3 and 1-4 summarize the functions and meanings of the TK50 tape
drive’s controls and indicator lights.

Operating the MicroVAX 2000

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Table 1-3:

TK50 Controls

Control

Position

Function

Load/unload button

Loads the tape (10-15 seconds.)

Out

Rewinds and unloads the tape.

Lets you insert or remove a tape
after rewind and unload operations
are completed.

Down

Locks tape in operating position.

Cartridge release handle

Table 1-4:

TK50 Lights

Green light

Red light

Meaning

Off

No power to the tape drive.

Off

Safe to move cartridge release handle.
Power is present.

Off

Do not move the cartridge release

handle.

effect:

One of the following is in

power-up test is occurring,

cartridge is inserted but handle is still

up, tape is loading or inloading, tape

is stopped.

Tape loaded successfully.

Flashing

Tape is in motion (except rewind).

' Read/write commands are being pro-

cessed. Irregular fast flashing means
tape calibration is occurring.

Flashing slowly

Tape is rewinding.

Off

Flashing rapidly

There is a fault. See Chapter 2.

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Chapter 2

Troubleshooting

This chapter guides you through a troubleshooting procedure, suggests
corrective actions, and explains how to use the diagnostic programs in the
MicroVAX 2000’s read-only memory (ROM). More serious problems require
the use of procedures in the VAXstation 2000/MicroVAX 2000 Maintenance

Guide. To obtain this manual, see Appendix B and contact your sales
representative.
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Basic Troubleshooting
Use the troubleshooting flowchart to help you pinpoint a problem. The
flowchart assumes that your MicroVAX 2000 has been installed according
to the instructions in the MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide.
If the problem with your system remains, call your service representative.
Your sales representative will give you the name and telephone number of
your service representative.

Troubleshooting

2-1

How to Use The Troubleshooting Flowchart
To determine the point at which your system’s problem occurs, follow these
steps:

Power off all terminals and other peripherals such as a printer or
modem.

Power off any expansion boxes.

Power off the MicroVAX 2000 system unit.

At this point all components should be off.

Power on the console terminal.

Power on any expansion boxes.

3. Power on the syStem unit.
Observe the results. Read the flowchart and follow the suggested actions
on the right side of the chart in order. Make notes of the system conditions
when failures occur. Also note the results you obtain from tests and
procedures.

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Check the power cord. Is it plugged in?
Check power cord connections at both ends.

IS THE SYSTEM
UNIT FAN ON

Check wall socket. Is it working?
Try a lamp that you know works.

Turn the system off and then back on.
Call your service representative.

YES

- DOES THE
POWER-UP DISPLAY
SHOW ON THE CONSOLE

Check the console terminal power cord.
Is it plugged in at both ends?
Does the wall socket work?
Check the console terminal cable.
Is it plugged in correctly at both ends? See the
MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide.

Check the console terminal’s brightness and contrast controls.

TERMINAL AFTER

Check the keyboard cable. Is it fully plugged in?

10 SECONDS

5.. There may be a problem with the console terminal.
Check the terminal documentation for troubleshooting
information.

Call your service representative.

YES

If there are question marks with 7 or 6, search
ARE
;
QUESTION MARKS
OR ASTERISKS IN
THE POWER-UP
DISPLAY

Table 2-1 for corrective actions.

YES

If question marks or asterisks are shown with any
other numbers in the power-up display, see
Power-up Error Messages, Self-tests, and The System Exerciser
in this chapter for further test instructions.
Call your service representative.

{

Was operating system software installed?
See operating system software documentation for
installation instructions.

See Self-tests and The System Exerciser in this chapter.

DOES THE
OPERATING SYSTEM
SOFTWARE DISPLAY
SHOW AFTER 30
SECONDS

Check power to expansion box.
Are power cord and data cable correctly installed?
See MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide.
for installation instructions.

Default recovery action may be set to halt.
See Setting the Default Recovery Action
in this chapter.
Refer to Table 2-1 for corrective actions.

YES

Shut down your operating system software, using
the procedures in your software documentation.
Run the System Exerciser.

Call your service representative.

See The System Exerciser in this chapter for instructions.
Read T@ble 2-1 for corrective actions.

Call your service representative.
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Troubleshooting Table
Table 2-1 suggests corrective actions for certain system problems. Before
you use the table, review the troubleshooting chart on the previous page.

Information on diagnostic test messages follows this table.
Table 2-1:

Basic Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Software does not boot

A problem exists with the
fixed disk.

See The Fixed Disk Verifier in
this chapter to run the fixed disk
verifier,
See Self Tests, Configuration,
and the System Exerciser for

from the fixed disk drive.

instructions on these tests.

The default boot device is set

incorrectly.

See Changing the Default Boot

‘Device in this chapter to set the

default boot device.

The recovery action may be

set to halt.

A problem exists with the

software (if installed) on the

fixed disk.

See Setting the Recovery Action.

Refer to your software documen-

tation for help.

Software does not boot from No diskette is in the diskette
the diskette drive.
drive.

software.

in the software documentation.

A diskette read or write

Insert a diskette with bootable

Use the instructions

error message is displayed.
The diskette
incorrectly.

was

inserted

The diskette is damaged or
does not contain bootable
software.
The TKS50 tape drive red
light flashes rapidly.

The drive mechanism is faulty.

Check that the write-protect notch
on the diskette is to your left
when you insert the diskette, and
that the label is up.
Try another diskette that contains bootable software.

Press and release the load/unload

button four times to clear the
fault. If the condition persists,
do not attempt to remove the
tape cartridge or use the tape
drive. Call a service representative.

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Table 2-1 (Cont.):
Problem

Basic Troubleshooting
Possible Cause

Corrective Action

The TKS50 pam the power- No cartridge is in the drive,
up test but does not oper-

or the drive is not loaded.

Insert the cartridge and press
the load/unload button.

ate.

The cartridge release han-

The power-up display is still

dle does not lift.

in progress.

Wait for the red light to go out

and try again.

If the problem

persists, do not use the drive.

Call for service.

The cartridge release handle does not lock.
,

The cartridge is not inserted
properly.
-

The tape does not load.

Reinsert the cartridge. If the
problem persists, call for service.

The load/unload button is in

Put the load/unload button in

the unload position.

‘the load position. Wait for the

light to go out before removing
the tape.

Power-up Error Messages
The MicroVAX 2000 displays important information during its power-up
test sequence, as described in Chapter 1. If the sequence displayed during

power-up contains question marks or asterisks, failures may exist in the
system. Use Table 2-2 to identify the faulty device.

A single question mark indicates a “soft” error. A soft error is one that does
not prevent normal operation of the system, and serves to report the status
of the system. An example of a soft error is:
7?7 E

0040

0000.00056

A double question mark indicates a "hard” error, that is, one that indicates
a serious problem that may affect normal operation and use of some:
component of the MicroVAX 2000. An example is:
7?7 F

00CO

0001.7004

Three common power-up error messages are:
1.

Clock not set

0040

0000.0005

“This message indicates that the system clock has not been set. Setting

the clock is part of the operating system software installation; see your
operating system software documentation for instructions.

Troubleshooting

2-5

Low battery
?

0060

0000.0006

This message indicates that the system battery’s charge is low or

completely discharged.
recharge the battery.

Run the system for about 17 hours to fully
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No ThinWire Ethernet cable
7?77 1

00C0.7004

This message indicates that the ThinWire Ethernet option module is
present in the system, but no cable has been installed on the connector
on the rear of the system unit. If you want to install this cable, see the
MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide for instructions. If you do not

Table 2-2:

Power-up and Self-Test Display Identifiers

Test Identifier

Device

Mmoo

want to connect your system to ThinWire Ethernet, ignore the message.

Base video

Time-of-year clock

Serial line controller

Memory

Memory-management unit

Floating point unit

Interval timer

Nonvolatile random-access memory (RAM)

Disk controller

Tape controller

Reserved for later use

Interrupt controller and ThinWire Ethernet ID ROM

Reserved for later use

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Some errors indicated by single question marks may not indicate problems

that need immediate servicing. If you see single question marks on
the power-up display, especially next to a 7 or 6 (disk and tape drive
controllers), but operation of the system seems normal, continue to use
the system. If you continue to see errors of this type during the powerup display, use the information in the rest of this chapter.to solve the
problems. In particular, see the sections The System Exerciser and The
Fixed Disk Verifier. If the system continues to display error information or
fails to operate normally, call a service representative.

Self-tests
The self-test diagnostic programs reside permanently in your MicroVAX

2000’s read-only memory (ROM), as the other diagnostics do. You can run
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self-tests from the console terminal.

To test a device in your MicroVAX 2000 follow these steps:
1. Use Table 2-2 to find the number or letter that represents the device(s)
you want to test.

NOTE: Read your software documentation for shutdown procedures
before halting the system.
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2.

Put the MicroVAX 2000 in console mode by pressing the halt button on
the rear of the system.

Type TEST followed by the appropriate number or letter, then press
RETURN:

>>> TEST 7

If you want to test a consecutive series of devices, type TEST followed
by the first and last numbers of the series, then press RETURN:
>>> TEST F 1

The system displays the number of each device as it is tested, followed
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by a series of periods.
If the self-test is successful, no question mark or error message is
displayed, and the console prompt appears:
‘7‘ L L *
>>>

If a device fails the self-test, a failure message is displayed before the
console prompt is returned.

Troubleshooting

2-7

77..

84 FAIL
>>>

If a self-test results in a failure, run the configuration test.

Configuration Test
NOTE:

Read your software documentation for shutdown procedures

before halting the system.
1.

Put the MicroVAX 2000 in console mode by pressing the halt button
on the rear of the system. (See Chapter 1 for information on the halt
button.)
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Type TEST 50 at the console prompt (> > >), then press RETURN.
This displays the system configuration, as shown in Figure
2-1.
The mnemonics for each device in the configuration are listed in
table 2-3. Error information in this display is valuable to your service
representative. Record this information before calling for service.

Figure 2-1:

Sample System Configuration With Error

>>> TEST bO

KA410-A

V1.0

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

0000.0001

NVR

0000.0001

00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 000012A0
MEM
0002.0001
00200000
'

0000.0001

? HDC

1730.0001
00000000 00000000 00000320

0000.0001

>>>

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Run the system exerciser to obtain additional error information.

The System Exerciser
Use the system exerciser when the MicroVAX 2000 has intermittent
problems, or when you see errors associated with 7 or 6 in your powerup display or self-tests. The system exerciser takes up to 11 minutes to
complete.

NOTE: Read your software documentation for shutdown procedures

before halting the system.

Put the MicroVAX 2000 in console mode by pressing the halt button
on the rear of the system. (See Chapter 1 for information on the halt
button.)

Type TEST 0 at the console prompt ( > > > ), then press RETURN.

A sample system exerciser display is shown in Figure 2-2, with elements
of the display identified.

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Figure 2-2:

KA410-1

System Exerciser Sample Display

V1.0

0080

0300.0001

000:01:31.10

0010

MEM

0000 .FFFE

0 00:01:33.11

0090

HDC

0000.0001

000:01.44.54

0 00:01.44.54

0701.21E1

O00A0

TPC

1800.0000

0 00:02:19.40

7?7 1

00CO

0000.0001

0 00:03:02.22

T, TR

RS S

)

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I
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error information for individual drives
connected to disk drive controller
.

error information for each device

mnemonic for the device (See Table 2-3)

device identifier (See Table 2-2)
error indicators

Single and double question marks indicate errors. Note the mnemonic
associated with the question mark.
Table 2-3 gives the devices that
correspond to each mnemonic. Record this information for your service

representative.

The exerciser is complete when the console prompt appears on the screen.

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Table 2-3:

System Exerciser Mnemonics

Mnemonics

Device

CLK

System clock

NVR

Nonvolatile RAM

Serial line controller

MEM

Memory

HDC

Disk controller

Memory management

;

Floating point

Interval timer

IT
“

TPC

Tape controller

Optional ThinWire Ethernet network interconnect module

Type BOOT (or BOOT followed by the name of the device that contains
operating system software) at the console prompt and press RETURN to
return to normal operation.

The Fixed Disk Verifier

The fixed disk verifier reports any faults in the fixed disks. It also can

be used to determine whether a fixed disk has been formatted, and to
determine what kind of drives are contained in the system.
If you see single question marks for the disk drive controller (mnemonic
HDC) during power-up or while running the system exerciser, run the fixed
disk verifier.

The verifier takes 5 minutes for an RD32 fixed disk drive and 8 minutes for
an RD53.
NOTES:

1. The fixed disk verifier does not destroy software or data on the disk.
2.

Read your software documentation for shutdown procedures before

Put the MicroVAX 2000 in console mode by pressing the halt button on

Type TEST 71 at the console prompt ( > > > ), then press RETURN.

halting the system.

the rear of the system unit.

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The following text is displayed:
VS8msv_QUE_unitno (0-1)7

Type 0 to verify a fixed disk drive in the system unit or 1 to verify a
fixed disk in the expansion box, then press RETURN.
The following text is displayed:
VSmsv_8T8_8iz .....

RDxx

[xx represents 32 or 53, depending
on the type of fixed disk drive.]

VSmsv_QUE_RUsure (DUAx 1/0) ?

[x represents the number

chosen, 0 or 1.]

If the disk has not been formatted or there is a problem with the disk,
the following text appears:
VSmsv_STS_Siz .....

VSmsv_RES_Err #2
84 FAIL
>>>

If you see this text, and you want to format your disk, format it according
to the instructions in Chapter 1. If the disk is faulty, the formatter
grogram will not be able to complete the formatting procedure. If this
appens, call your service representative.

Type 1 and press RETURN if you want the verifier to continue. To stop
the verifier, type anything other than 1. The verifier stops, an error
message is displayed, and the console prompt ( >> > ) is returned.
You may start over with the TEST 71 command or any other command.
The following sample text is displayed after you type 1:
VSmsv_STS_RDing

..... 0K

VSmsv_STS_OBBcnt = 14
VSmsv_STS_NBBcnt = O

VSmsv_RES_8ucc
>>>

This text verifies that the disk is in good operating condition. However,
if you see the following text, the fixed disk is faulty and may need repair
or replacement.

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VSmsv_STS_NBBcnt = x

[where x indicates any number
higher than 50]

Call your service representative.

Type BOOT (or BOOT followed by the name of the device that contains
operating system software) at the console prompt and press RETURN
to return to normal operation.

Setting the Default Recovery Action
During manufacture your system is set to automatically start up the
operating system software every time you power up, or in the event of
an operating system software crash. To change this recovery action setting,
follow these steps:

wn procedures
ntation for shutdo
NOTE: Check your software docume
£l
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before halting your system.

Put the MicroVAX 2000 in console mode by pressing the halt button on

At the console prompt (> > >) type TEST 53, then press RETURN.

the rear of the system.

If the system is already set to reboot automatically, the following is
displayed:
2

>>>

Press RETURN at the console prompt if you want to retain this setting.
If 3 is displayed instead of 2, your system is set to halt automatically
after every power-up. If you want to change from automatic halt to
automatic reboot, type 2 at the console prompt and press RETURN.

4. If you want your system to halt after every power-up, type 3 at the
console prompt and press

RETURN.

In this case, your system will display the console prompt after every
- power-up sequence, and you must type BOOT (or BOOT followed by

the device name of the Jevice containing operating system software)
every time you power up.

For more information on setting the default recovery action,
VAXstation 2000/MicroVAX 2000 Maintenance Guide.

see the

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Changing the Default Boot Device
The boot default device should be set during installation of the MicroVAX
2000, when the installer determines where the operating system software
resides. The MicroVAX 2000 then boots from that device at power up,
provided that the default recovery action is set to BOOT. (See Setting
the Default Recovery Action for more information.) The operating system
software can reside in one of the following places:

a fixed disk in the system unit

a fixed disk in the expansion box

aremote system that you access through the ThinWire Ethernet

.
o

Table 2-4 shows the name of each default boot device.

Table 2-4:

Default Boot Device Names

Device and Location

Device Name

Fixed disk in system unit

DUAO

Fixed disk in expansion box

DUA1

Remote system accessed by

ESA0

Diskette drive in system unit

DUA2

Tape drive in expansion box

MUAO

ThinWire Ethernet

Devices DUA2 and MUADJ, although valid default boot devices, do not have
enough storage capacity to contain operating system software.
To change the default boot device, follow these steps.

NOTE: Check your software documentation for shutdown procedures

before halting your system.
1.

Put the MicroVAX 2000 in console mode by pressing the halt button on
the rear of the system.
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At the console prompt ( > > > ) type TEST 51, then press RETURN.
If no boot device has been previously selected,
displayed:
.

the following is

T OO>>

Type the default boot device name you want, then press RETURN.

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If a boot device has previously been chosen, that device is displayed as

follows (DUAQO is a sample):

DUAO 7 >>>
To change the default boot device, enter the name of the device you

want, followed by RETURN. If you
do not wish to specify a default boot
device, type a period (.) at the console prompt. At subsequent power
ups, the MicroVAX 2000 will attempt to boot each device in the system
in turn.

Type BOOT (or BOOT followed by the name of the device that contains
operating system software) at the console prompt and press RETURN
to return to normal operation.

For more information on setting the default boot device, see the VAXstation
2000/MicroVAX 2000 Maintenance Guide.

Restarting the System After Running Tests
While you are running any of the tests or procedures in this chapter, you

are in console mode. To resume normal operation of the MicroVAX 2000
you must reenter program mode. There are two ways to do this.
Type BOOT at the console prompt, then press RETURN. The system
then searches each device in turn for operating system software.
Type BOOT followed by a space and the device name of the device
that contains operating system software, and then press RETURN, as
shown in this example:
>>> BOOT DUAO

This enables the system to boot the operating system software
immediately, without searching.
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See your software documentation and the VAXstation 2000/MicroVAX 2000

Maintenance Guide for more information.

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Summary of TEST Commands
A list of all TEST commands and the tests or utility programs they execute
is shown in Table 2-5.

Table 2-5:

Summary of TEST Commands

Command

Test or Utility Program

TEST 0

System exerciser

TEST F—1

Self-tests of each device in the system. See Table 2-2.

TEST 50

Configuration

TEST 51

Sets default boot device

TEST 53

Sets default recovery action

TEST 70

Diskette and fixed disk formatter

TEST 71

Fixed disk verifier

Service Information
If you have followed the corrective actions listed in this chapter and you
continue to have problems with your MicroVAX 2000, call your service

representative.

Your sales representative will give you the name and telephone number of

your service representative.

Before you call:

Make notes based on the troubleshooting chart at the beginning of
Chapter 2. This information helps your service representative know
what state the system was in when the problem occurred.

Write down the serial and model numbers of your system. They are
located on the back of the system unit.

Be prepared to read information from the screen and to type commands
at the keyboard while you talk to your service representative on the

telephone.

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Chapter 3

Options for the MicroVAX 2000

The options currently supported by the MicroVAX 2000 fall into the
following categories:
e

Memory

Mass Storage Devices—full-height disk drives, half height disk drives,
tape drive, half-height diskette drive, disk expansion box, and
expansion adapter

ThinWire Ethernet Module

Printers

Terminals

Modems

Thls chapter describes each option.
Installation of expansion boxes,
printers, terminals, and modems is described in the MicroVAX 2000
Hardware Installation Guide and in the documentation that ships with the
option. For installation of other optmm, ycm must contact your service
representative.

Documentation for each optmn is hstedin Appendix B.
To order an option or cables after initial installation of your system, contact
your sales representative.

Options for the MicroVAX 2000

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Memory
The MicroVAX 2000 contains 2 megabytes of memory on its system module.
Optional memory expansion modules allow you to expand to a total of 6
megabytes of memory. The following describes the additional memory
expansion modules:
Module Number

Description

MS400-AA

2-megabyte memory expansion module

MS400-AB

4-megabyte memory expansion module

‘To order a memory module after the initial system installation, contact

your sales representative.
representative.

For module installation, contact your service

Mass Storage Devices
Expansion Box and Expansion Adapter
An expansion box allows for the configuration of additional storage devices
in your system. The expansion box contains a Iower supply, fan, and a
cavity that can hold an RD53 full-height fixed disk drive or a TK50 tape
drive.

A MicroVAX 2000 system may include a maximum of two expansion boxes:
one containing a fixed disk drive and one containing a tape drive.
The expansion adapter is attached to the MicroVAX 2000 system box and
allows for communication between the expansion box and system box.

'CAUTION: Only devices such as the RD53-F expansion boxes, which were
specifically designed for the MicroVAX 2000 or VAXstation 2000, may be
attached to connector B of the expansion adapter. Likewise, devices such
as the 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.

For a description of the expansion box and expansion adapter, see
Chapter 1. To order an expansion box or expansion adapter after initial
system installation, contact your sales representative. Contact your service
representative to install this option.

Fixed Disk Drives
A fixed disk drive stores information on a nonremovable disk. Two fixed
disks are available for the MicroVAX 2000: the full-height RD53 and the
half-height RD32. Only one fixed disk drive may be installed in the system
unit and only one in the expansion box, for a total of two fixed disk drives
in the system.

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For a description of the fixed disk drives, see Chapter 1. To order
a fixed
disk drive after initial system installation, contact your sales representative.

RX33 Diskette Drive
The half-height RX33 diskette drive may be installed in the system unit. It
may not be installed in an expansion box. For a description of the halfheight RX33 diskette drive, see Chapter 1. The RX33 diskette drive uses
RX33K and RX50K diskettes. To order an RX33 diskette drive after initial
system installation contact your sales representative. Contact your service
representative to install this option.

The Taba Drive
The TK50 tape drive is available only in the expansion box. For a description

of the TK50 tape drive, see Chapter 1. The TK50 tape drive requires TK50K
tape cartridges. To order a TK50 tape drive after initial system installation,
contact your sales representative. Contact your service representative to
install this option.

The ThinWire Ethernet Module
To connect your MicroVAX 2000 to the ThinWire Ethernet, you must have
the ThinWire Ethernet module intalled in your system. Contact your sales
representative to order this module after initial system installation.
You must contact your service representative for module installation.
For more information about networking, see the VAXstation 2000, MicroVAX
2000 and VAXmate Network Guide. This guide describes how to configure
your system on a network. The guide also lists network options and what
to order.

Printers
The MicroVAX 2000 can be used with the following printers: the LNO03,
LNO03 PLUS, the LPS40, the LA210, the LA50, the LA75, and the LA100. For
installation information, see the MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide.

Options for the MicroVAX 2000

3-3

The LNO3
The LNO3 laser printer (Figure 3-1) is a tabletop, nonimpact printer
that produces letter-quality text at 8 pageslminute, For systems running
MicroVMS or VMS, the printer can also display graphics.
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The LNO3 offers 16 fonts, including Courier, Elite, and the VT100 LineDrawing Set (the DIGITAL standard set). ASCII multinational technical
character sets and 12 national language character sets can also be used.
The printer comes with three character sets.

The LNO03 can print up to

24 fonts on a page. To expand memory or add additional fonts, you
can purchase more programmable RAM or precoded ROM cartridges from
DIGITAL.
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The LNO3 uses only cut sheet paper. A paper cassette holds 250 sheets
of paper. The printer automatically collates output for you in its facedown output tray.
The LNO03 can also handle preprinted single-part
forms, transparencies, and labels. The LN03 can print in either landscape
(horizontal) or portrait (vertical) mode.
The LNO3 weighs 28 kilograms (66 pounds).

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Figure 3-1: The LNO3

To order an LN03 printe”r after the initial system,"installation,,~: contact your

sales representative. You can install the LNO3 printer yourself. After
assembling the printer, see the MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide.

Options for the MicroVAX 2000

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The LNO3 PLUS
The LNO3 PLUS is the upgrade configuration of the LNO3 laser printer. The
LNO3 PLUS system consists of a base LN03 laser printer and an LN03S
bitmap option module. The LN03 PLUS requires the firmware microcode
v4.4 to be installed in the base LNO03 printer.
The LN03 PLUS enhances the ability of the LN03 printer to print documents
- composed of text and graphics. The LN03 PLUS enables you to process
ANSI and Tektronix data files with any ratio of text to graphics and with no
limits on image complexity.
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The LN03S bitmap option module is a single printed circuit board inserted
into the available option slot of the LN03 printer. This option module’s
key feature is an on-board memory capacity of 1 Mbyte of dynamic RAM
used for bitmap storage. The LN03S option module also contains up to 128
Kbytes of ROM for program and font storage.

The printer and host system communicate through the standard RS232-C

serial interface.

All setup features in the LN03 PLUS are the same as in the base LN03 and

are controlled through the default setting of configuration switches or under

program control.

To order an LN03 PLUS printer, or an LN 03S option module for installation

into an existing LN03 printer, contact your sales representative.

The PrintServer 40 (LPS40)
The PrintServer 40 (Figure 3-2) is a MicroVAX Il-based laser printer
containing PostScript software.
The PrintServer 40 is designed as an
Ethernet node in order to serve many users.
A dedicated MicroVAX II-based data controller interprets applications
programs that output in PostScript, a powerful industry-standard page
description language. The PrintServer 40»sug¥0rts existing software using
ANSI text/sixels, ReGIS, or Tektronix 4010/4014 format through the use of
host-based translators.

The PrintServer 40 prints monochromatically at a rate of 40 pages per
minute at a resolution of 300 x 300 dots per inch. Paper sizes include letter,
legal, and ledger, and A4, A5, B4 and B5 metric sizes. A large capacity
input tray holds 2,000 sheets of cut sheet paper and two auxiliary trays hold
250 sheets each.
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The PrintServer 40 contains a library of 29 typefaces that may be scaled to
any point size, rotaoted to any degree, and positioned anywhere on a page
through the use of PostScript commands. The PrintServer 40 is 102.62 cm
(40.4 in) high, 72.14 cm (28.4 in) deep, and 152.4 cm (60.0 in) wide. The
PrintServer 40 weighs 219.99 kg (484 lbs).
To order a PrintServer 40 after the initial system installation, contact your
sales representative. (Check with your sales representative on support

of the PrintServer 40 with ULTRIX operating system software.) After the
printer has been installed, see the MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide.
Figure 3-2:

The PrintServer 40 (LPS40)

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MA-1074-86

Options for the MicroVAX 2000

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The LA210
The LA210 (Figure 3-3) is a dot-matrix desktop printer that can
produce high-speed drafts (240 characters/second) or near letter-quality
correspondence (40 characters/second). With the addition of an optional
font cartridge, the LA210 can print memo-quality correspondence (80
characters/second). The LA210 also prints bitmap graphics.

The

printer can print in USASCII, 10 national languages in Courier 10,

and the VT100 line-drawing set (the DIGITAL standard set). Other features
include three optional typefaces and 30 optional character sets.

The LA210 prints on single-sheet and fanfold paper and handles forms
with up to four parts. The printer’s carriage accommodates paper ranging
in width from 8.9 centimeters (3.5 inches) to 37.8 centimeters (14.9 inches).

The printer weighs 11.3 kilograms (25 pounds).

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Figure 3-3:

The LA210

215IN) O

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34.3C

MRODBE-08E5

To order an LA210 printer after the initial system installation, contact your

sales representative. You can install the LA210 mter yourself. After
assembling the printer, see the MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide.

Options for the MicroVAX 2000

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The LA100
The LA100 (Figure 3-4) is a dot-matrix desktop printer.
The LA100
produces high-speed drafts (240 characters/second) or near letter-quality
correspondence (40 characters/second). With the addition of an optional
font cartridge, the LA100 can print memo-quality correspondence (80
characters/second). The LA100 produces text, graphics, and line-drawing
at a rate of 40 to 132 characters per line.
The LA100 contains a 39 cm (15 in) carriage that accomodates fanfold paper
and forms in up to four parts. The LA100 weighs 9.1 kg (20 Ib).

Figure 3-4:

The LA100

MR-8562

To order an LA100 after the initial system installation, contact your sales
representative. You can install an LA100 printer yourself. After assembling

the printer, see the MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide.

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The LA75

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The LA75 (Figure 3-5) is a desktop dot-matrix printer that can produce
sixel-protocol bitmap graphics. The LA75 prints in draft speed (250
characters/second), memo speed (125 characters/second), and letter quality
speed (32 characters/second). The printer offers optional font cartridges
and international character sets. You can use office stationery or fanfold
Pl

paper.

The LA75 weighs 10.0 kg (22.0 pounds).
Figure 3-5:

The LA75

42.7CM
(16.8 IN)

MROS86-0971

To order an LA75 printer after the initial system installation, contact your

sales representative. You can install the LA75 printer yourself. After
assembling the printer, see the MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide.

Options for the MicroVAX 2000

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The LA5S0
The LA50 (Figure 3-6) is a desktop dot-matrix printer that can produce
bitmap or character cell graphics.
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:

The LAS50 prims in draft speed (100 characters/second) and memo speed

(50 characters/second). The printer offers one font and six character widths.
Ten national character sets are available. You can use office stationery or
fanfold paper.

The LA50 weighs 8.5 kg (18.7 1b).

Figure 3-6:

The LAS0

MROS86-0957

To order an LAS50 after the initial system installation, contact your sales
representative. You can install an LA50 printer yourself. After assembling
the printer, see the MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide.

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Terminals
The following terminals are available for use with the MicroVAX 2000:
Terminal

Description

LA100

Tabletop hardcopy (printing) terminal

LA120

Floorstand hardcopy terminal

VT220

Desktop video terminal

VT240

Desktop video graphics terminal

VT241

Desktop color video graphics terminal

The LA100 and LA120 Hardcopy Tmmlnals
The LA100 is a serial dot-matrix send/receive printer. The LA100 is a
tabletop model and offers multiple print modes and character sets.
The LA120 is a a serial, dot-matrix, floorstand send/receive printer. The
LA120 offers full and half-duplex modem support, selectable baud rates
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and optional character sets.

The VT200-Series Video Terminals
The VT200-series terminals consist of separate video monitors and
keyboards. Each contains set-up menus in three languages that allow the
user to control display characteristics. Local hardcopy can be output to a
printer. Keyboards are available in many languages. Both seven and eightbit character support is offered.

The VT220 is a monochromatic text terminal with three phosphor display
colors available.

The VT240 is a monochromatic text and graphics terminal with three
phosphor display colors available.

The VT241 is a text and graphits ‘terminal that uses a red-green-blue color
monitor.

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Modems
Three modems are available for use with the MicroVAX 2000:
Modem

Description

DF224

300, 1200 and 2400 bps (bits per second) full-duplex synchronous/asynchronous

DF124

1200 and 2400 bps full-duplex synchronous/asynchronous

DF112

300 and 1200 bps full-duplex synchronous/asynchronous

DF224
The DF224 modem provides full-duplex communication at speeds of 300,
1200, and 2400 bps (asynchronous) and 1200 and 2400 bps (synchronous).
The DF224 allows both rotary and pushbutton dialing over dial-up or leasedline networks.

The DF224 contains an autodialer with memory and provides autoanswer
capability in addition to manual operation. A data/talk switch and automatic
adaptive equalizer are also provided. The DF224’s diagnostics test the
modem at each power up.

DF124
The DF124 modem provides full-duplex communication at speeds of 1200
and 2400 bps (asynchronous and synchronous) over dial-up or leased line
networks. The DF124 contains an autodialer with memory, a data/talk switch
and diagnostic self-tests.
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DF112
The DF112 modem communicates at 300 and 1200 bps full-duplex
(asynchronous and synchronous) over dial-up or leased line networks. An
autodialer with memory and data/talk switch are provided. The DF112 is

compatible with both rotary and pushbutton dialing.
To order a modem after initial system installation, contact your sales
representative.
To install a modem, see the MicroVAX 2000 Hardware
Installation Guide.

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Appendix

System Specifications
Table A-1: System Dimensions
System Unit

Width

33 cm (12.75 in)

Depth

29 cm (11.25 in)

Height

14 cm (5.5 in)

Weight

12.7 kg (28 1b)

System Unit with Expansion Adapter
Width

33 cm (12.75 in)

Depth

29 cm (11.25 in)

Height

18 cm (7.0 in)

Weight

13.6 kg (30 1b)

System Specifications

A-1

Table A-1 (Cont.):

System Dimensions

Expansion Box

Width

33 em (12.75 in)

Depth

29 cm (11.25 in)

Height

Weight

Table A-2:

14 cm (5.5 in)

12.7 kg (28 1b)

System Electrical Requirements

Input

115 V AC

230 V AC

Voltage tolerance

88-132 V rmé

176-264 V rms

Power source phasing

single

Frequency

60 Hz

50 Hz

Line frequency tolerance

47-63 Hz

Power consumption (maximum)

160 W

Table A-3:

System Environmental Requirements
Operating

Nonoperating

Storage

Maximum altitude

2400 m at 36°C

4900 m

2400 m

Temperature range

10°C-40°C

-40°C-66°C

5°C-50°C

Temperature change rate

11°C/hr max

Maximum wet bulb tem-

28°C

32°C

perature

Relative humidity

10-90% (non-condensing,

Minimum dew point

Heat dissipation

A-2

95% at 66°C (may con-

10-95% (non-

no diskette)
20-80% (diskette in use)

dense)

condensing)

2°c

°c

2°c

155 watts max

System Specifications

Table A,"'4:

RD32 Fixed Disk Drive

Storage capacity

41,820 Kilobytes

Average seek time

40 milliseconds

Data bit rate

5.0 MHz

Rotation speed

3,600 rpm

Cylinders

820

Heads

Height

4.3 em (1.7 in)

Width

14.6 cm (5.75 in)

Depth

20.32 cm (8.0 in)

Weight

1.31 kg (2.9 Ib)

Table A-5:

RD53 Fixed Disk Drive

Storage capacity

69,632 Kilobytes

Average seek time

30 milliseconds

Data bit rate

5.0 MHz

Rotation speed

3,600 rpm

Cylinders

1024

Heads

Height

8.25 cm (3.25 in)

Width

14.6 cm (5.75 in)

Depth

20.32 cm (8.0 in)

Weight

3.18 kg (7.0 Ib)

System Specifications

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Table A-6:

RX33 Diskette Drive

Number of tracks

Number of heads

Track density

96 tracks/in

Track step rate

3 millisec/track

Diskette size

13.13 cm (5.25 in)

Diskettes/diskette drive

Data capacity

1200 kilobytes (RX33K)
400 kilobytes (RX50K)

Recording surfécesldiskette

2 (RX33K)
1 (RX50K)

MFM data bit rate

500 KHz (RX33K)

250 KHz (RX50K)
Rotation speed

360 rpm (RX33K)
300 rpm (RX50K)

512-byte sectors per track

15 (RX33K)
10 (RX50K)

Height

4.3 cm (1.7 in)

Width

14.6 cm (5.75 in)

Depth

20.32 cm (8.0 in)

Weight

1.31 kg (2.9 Ib)

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System Specifications

Table A-7:

TK50 Tape Drive

Mode of operation

Streaming |

Read/write method

Serpentine

Recording method

MFM

Recording medium

magnetic tape

Tape width

1.2 em (.5 in)

Tape length

185 m (600 ft)

Recording density

6667 bits/in

Number of tracks

Capacity

131.0 megabytes (unformatted)

94.5 megabytes (formatted)
Tape speed

75 in/sec

Read time

35 min for full tape

Tape start time

300 msec maximum

System Specifications

A-5

Appendix

Related Documents
NOTE: For option and system hardware part numbers, contact your sales

representative.

Not all of the following dacuments are avaflable in every country Check

with your sales representative for availability.

Hardware Manuals and Kits

MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Installation Guide (EK-MVXAA-IG)

MicroVAX 2000 Hardware Information Kit (EK-ZNAAG-GZ))

VAXstation 2000, MicroVAX 2000, and VAXmate Network Guide (EK-

NETAA-UG)

VAXstation 2000/MicroVAX 2000 Maintenance Gmde (EK~VSTAA~MG)

Software Manuals

'MicrovMsS

e Installing MicroVMS on a VAXstation 2000/MicroVAX 2000 (AA-JE60A-

VAXstation 2000/MicroVAX 2000 Operations Guide (AA-JES9A-TN)

MicroVMS User’'s Manual (AA-Z209D-TE)