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Document:	DECstation 5000 Model 100 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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DECstation 5000 Model 100 Series
Hardware Installation Guide

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Parts of the Basic Workstation
The basic workstation includes the following items:

Gray-scale video cable assembly

Color video cable assembly

Monochrome video cable assembly

One of these three video cable assemblies

Keyboard with cable
System unit

(Keyboard ordered may
vary from the one shown)

Monitor

Mouse with cable

Keyboard-mouse cable assembly

Communication
connector adapter

Antistatic wrist strap

SCSI terminator

ThickWire Ethernet
Screwdrivers

loopback connector

System-unit-to-expansion-box cable

Monitor-to-system-unit
power cable

System unit power cord

Monitor power cord
(This may need to be ordered separately.)

WS33I105

Set up your system unit and monitor.
Caution: It takes two people to unpack the monitor and system unit

safely.

Placing the system unit on its side blocks air vents and causes the
unit to overheat.
Placing the monitor near electromagnetic devices, such as printers or
electric pencil sharpeners, or near iron or steel objects, such as filing
cabinets or beams in walls, can interfere with its performance.

Monitor on/off switch

Monitor

PMAG-C

V~100-120
A 3.0
V~220-240
A 1.7

V~100-120/220
A 7.9/4.2

-240

Hz 50-60
W 359

System unit on/off switch

System unit
WS33I038

Check voltage requirements.
The voltage for many devices, including most monitors,
must match that of your power source. Where necessary,
a yellow voltage label that covers the power connector on
your device tells the voltage requirements for that device.
Caution: Connecting a device to a power source that does not

meet the voltage requirements of that device can damage the
device.

V 100-120

V 220-240

36-17905-19

V 100-120

V 220-240

36-17905-19

WS33I093

Be sure the on/off switches on the system unit and monitor
are in the off position.

Press the 0 on

Press and release this

Press and release this type of

this type of switch.

type of switch.

switch until it is in the out position.

WS33I073

Locate the five base system connectors and the three
TURBOchannel option slots on the back of the system unit.
TURBOchannel
option slot 0
with a graphics

TURBOchannel

connector in place

option slot 1

option slot 2

PMAG-C

0
V~100-120
A 3.0
V~220-240
A 1.7

2
V~100-120/2
A 7.9/4.2

20-240

Hz 50-60
W 359

Base system
SCSI connector

Base system
communications

Base system

connector 3

ThickWire Ethernet

Base system

connector

communications

keyboard-mouse

connector 2

connector
WS33I071

Install any option modules inside the system box.
Most workstations come with internal options installed at the
factory. If you have internal options to install, see Chapter 5
of the DECstation 5000 Model 100 Series Hardware Operator’s
Guide for instructions on opening the system unit.

Connect the monitor to the system unit.
For more detailed instructions on connecting a color, gray-scale,
or monochrome monitor, see Chapter 2 of the DECstation 5000
Model 100 Series Hardware Operator’s Guide. After connecting
the monitor, place it to the side of your system unit to leave
your system unit more accessible in case you have to change
SCSI IDs or you have a problem with a TURBOchannel option
slot.
To connect a color monitor, use the color video cable
assembly that came with your shipment.
Red-green-blue
3-pin cable connector

(RGB) signal cables

Color video cable assembly
WS33I036

Connect the red-green-blue (RGB) signal cables to the
three small round video connectors on the monitor. If your
monitor has two sets of these connectors, use the bottom
set, labeled VIDEO IN.
Monitor video connectors

R
G

G
B

Turn the signal cable
connectors to your
right until they
slide forward and
lock into place.
WS33I033

Connect the 3-pin connector to the system unit video
connector.

PMAG-C

0
V~100-12

0 A 3.0
0 A 1.7

V~220-24

2
V~100-120/220-2
A 7.9/4.2

Hz 50-60
W 359

3
2

Position the 3-pin cable

System unit

connector so the widest

video connector

part of the connector
is on top.

Turn the screws
to your right to hold
the connector in place.

WS33I034

To connect a gray-scale monitor, use the gray-scale cable
assembly that came with your shipment.
3-pin cable connector

Connector

Monitor video

block

connector

Large plastic screws

Gray-scale video cable assembly
WS33I037

Attach the round signal cable connector to the monitor.
Attach the connector block to the back of the monitor.

1.
2.

1. Turn the signal cable
connector to your

Monitor video
connector

right until it slides
forward and locks
into place.

Attach the connector
block here.

Connector
block

Turn the large plastic
screw to your right to
hold the connector block
in place against the monitor.

WS33I031

Attach the 3-pin cable connector to the video connector on
the system unit.

PMAG-C

0
V~100-12

V~220-24

2
V~100-120/22
A 7.9/4.2
Hz 50-60
W 359

Position the 3-pin cable

System unit

connector so the widest

video connector

part of the connector is
on top.

Turn the screws
to your right to hold
the connector in place.

WS33I032

To connect a monochrome monitor, use the monochrome
video cable assembly that came with your shipment.

Slotted signal

Threaded signal

cable connector

Slots

Threads

Monochrome
video cable assembly
WS33I035

Attach the threaded signal cable connector to the system
unit video connector.

0
PMAG-A

V~100-12

V~220-24

2
V~100-120/
A 7.9/4.2
Hz 50-60

W 359

Turn the threaded

System unit

connector to your right

as far as it will go.

video connector

PMAG-A

WS33I030

Attach the slotted signal cable connector to the monitor
video connector.

Press the slotted cable
connector onto the
monitor connector and
turn the slotted cable
connector to your right
until it slides forward
and locks into place.

Monitor video
connector

WS33I029

Connect the keyboard and the mouse or tablet to the
system unit.
1.

Insert the mouse cable connector and the keyboard cable
connector into the connector block of the keyboard-mouse
cable assembly.
1. Position the mouse cable
connector so the icon
on it is under the
mouse icon on the
connector block.

2. Position the keyboard
cable so the clip is on
the bottom.

WS33I043

Plug the keyboard-mouse cable assembly connector into the
keyboard-mouse connector on the system unit.

PMAG-C

0
V~100-12

0 A 3.0
0 A 1.7

V~220-24

2
V~100-12

0/220-24

A 7.9/4.2

Hz 50-60
W 359

3
2

Position the keyboard-mouse
cable connector so the widest
part of the connector is on top.
Keyboard and
mouse icons

Turn the screws to your right
to hold the connector in place.
WS33I042

Connect the power cord to the system unit and monitor.

Monitor-to-system-unit
power connector

Monitor-to-system-unit
power cable

System unit power cord

PMAG-C

0
V~100-12

0 A 3.0
0 A 1.7

V~220-24

V~100-12

0/2

A 7.9/4.2

3
2

Monitor power
connector

WS33I045

Connect the Ethernet network cables to the system unit.
The workstation comes with a base system ThickWire Ethernet
connector in place in the system unit, as well as any additional
ThickWire connectors you ordered for TURBOchannel option
slots 0, 1, or 2.
If you are connecting a ThinWire Ethernet cable, turn to
page 20 for instructions.
If you are connecting a twisted-pair Ethernet cable, turn to
page 26 for instructions.
If you are using the workstation as a standalone system, turn
to page 29 for instructions.
To connect a ThickWire Ethernet cable, use the ThickWire
cable that came with your shipment.

To the ThickWire

Ethernet connector

on the wall panel

on the system unit

ThickWire Ethernet cable
WS33I039

Use a simple tool, such as a flat-blade screwdriver, to slide
the lock on the base system ThickWire Ethernet connector
to the right.
Sliding lock on the base system
ThickWire Ethernet connector

PMAG-C

0
V~100-12
0 A 3.0
V~220-24
0 A 1.7

1
2

V~100-120/2
A 7.9/4.2

Hz 50-60
W 359

WS33I098

Hold the ThickWire Ethernet cable connector so that the
widest part is on top and push the connector directly into
the base system ThickWire connector.

PMAG-C

0
V~100-12

0 A 3.0
0 A 1.7

V~220-24

2
V~100-120/22
A 7.9/4.2
Hz 50-60
W 359

ThickWire Ethernet
cable connector

WS33I099

Slide the lock on the base system ThickWire Ethernet
connector to the left.

PMAG-C

0
V~100-120
A 3.0
V~220-240
A 1.7

1
2

V~100-120/2
A 7.9/4.2

Hz 50-60
W 359

WS33I100

Connect the other end of the ThickWire Ethernet cable to
the Ethernet cable coming from the wall.

After you test the workstation, see ‘‘Test the Workstation.’’,
starting on page 48, you must find the Ethernet station address
of your workstation, give the address to your system manager,
and ask the manager to complete the network connection.
For instructions on finding the Ethernet station address, see ‘‘To
install the worksystem software from a network’’, on page 55.

To connect a ThinWire Ethernet cable, use the ThinWire cable
and the ThinWire-to-ThickWire adapter (DESTA) that you
ordered as an option for your workstation.

To the T-connector

To the Ethernet

on the DESTA

connector on the wall

ThinWire Ethernet cable

ThinWire Ethernet connector

T-connector
terminator
ThickWire
Ethernet
T-connector

connector

DESTA

To the ThickWire

Ethernet connector

on the DESTA

on the system unit

DESTA-to-ThickWire cable
WS33I078

Attach the T-connector to the ThinWire Ethernet connector
on the DESTA and then attach the T-connector terminator
to the T-connector.

Press the T-connector onto the

2. Press the T-connector terminator into

DESTA and turn the connector to the

the T-connector and turn the terminator

right until it slides forward and locks

to the right until it slides forward and

into place.

locks into place.

DESTA

Terminator

T-connector
WS33I079

Attach the ThinWire Ethernet cable connector to the
T-connector on the DESTA.
Press the ThinWire cable
connector onto the T-connector.

2. Turn the cable connector
to the right until it slides
forward and locks into
place.

DESTA

Terminator

T-connector
To the Ethernet
connector on the wall

ThinWire Ethernet
cable connector
WS33I081

Use a simple tool, such as a flat-blade screwdriver, to
slide the lock on the DESTA-to-ThickWire Ethernet cable
connector to the right.

WS33I102

Hold the DESTA-to-ThickWire Ethernet cable connector
so that the widest part is on top and push the connector
directly into the ThickWire Ethernet connector on the
DESTA.

To the ThickWire Ethernet
connector on the system unit

WS33I091

5.
6.

Slide the lock on the DESTA-to-ThickWire Ethernet cable
connector to the left.
Plug the other connector on the DESTA-to-ThickWire cable
into the ThickWire Ethernet cable connector on the system
unit.

PMAG-C

0
V~100-12

0 A 3.0
0 A 1.7

V~220-24

2
V~100-120/22
A 7.9/4.2
Hz 50-60
W 359

Sliding lock on the base
system Ethernet connector

DESTA-to-ThickWire
Ethernet cable connector

WS33I101

You must find the Ethernet station address of your workstation,
give the address to your system manager, and ask your system
manager to complete the network connection after you’ve tested
the workstation.
For instructions on finding the Ethernet station address, see ‘‘To
install the worksystem software from a network’’, on page 55.

To connect a twisted-pair Ethernet cable, use the twisted-pair
Ethernet cable and the ThickWire-to-twisted-pair adapter that
you ordered as options with your shipment.

Twisted-pair Ethernet cable

Twisted pair phone-jack
ThickWire Ethernet connector

type of connector

Front view

Back view

ThickWire-to-twisted-pair adapter

To the ThickWire Ethernet
To the base system

connector on the

ThickWire Ethernet

ThickWire- to-twisted-pair

connector

adapter

Twisted-pair-adapter-to-ThickWire cable
WS33I048

Plug one end of the twisted-pair Ethernet cable into the
twisted-pair phone-jack type of connector on the ThickWireto-twisted-pair adapter. Plug the other end of the twistedpair Ethernet cable into the phone-jack type of connector on
the wall panel.

ThickWire-totwisted-pair adapter

Hold the telephone-jack
type of connector so the
clip is on the bottom.

WS33I065

Plug the ThickWire connector on the twisted-pair-adapterto-ThickWire cable into the base system ThickWire
Ethernet connector.
Plug the ThickWire connector on the twisted-pair-adapterto-ThickWire cable into the ThickWire Ethernet connector
on the ThickWire-to-twisted-pair adapter.

Hold the ThickWire Ethernet connector so
the widest part of the connector is on top.

PMAG-C

0
1

ThickWire-totwisted-pair adapter

Twisted-pair-to-ThickWire cable

WS33I064

Base system
ThickWire
Ethernet
connector

You must find the Ethernet station address of your workstation,
give it to your system manager, and ask your system manager
to complete the network connection after you’ve tested the
workstation.
For instructions on finding the Ethernet station address, see ‘‘To
install the worksystem software from a network’’, on page 55.
For more information on connecting to a network, see
Chapter 6, ‘‘Optional Network Connections’’ of the DECstation
5000 Model 100 Series Hardware Operator’s Guide.
To use the workstation as a standalone system, use the
ThickWire Ethernet loopback connector that came with your
shipment.

ThickWire Ethernet loopback connector
WS33I040

Hold the ThickWire Ethernet loopback connector so the
widest part is on top and push the connector directly into
the TURBOchannel ThickWire connector.
Base system
ThickWire Ethernet
connector with
sliding lock

ThickWire Ethernet
loopback connector

V~100-120
V~220-240 A 3.0
A 1.7

V~100-120
/220-240
A 7.9/4.2
Hz 50-60
W 359

WS33I096

Put a ThickWire Ethernet loopback connector on any
ThickWire Ethernet connectors in TURBOchannel option
slot 0, 1, or 2.

Caution: Your workstation will not perform correctly if you do not
install an Ethernet loopback connector on every Ethernet connector on
the system unit that is not connected to a network cable.

Attach a SCSI terminator to the base system SCSI connector.

SCSI terminator
WS33I041

If you are not attaching any storage expansion boxes, put a
SCSI terminator on the base system small computer system
interface (SCSI) connector. You can remove the terminator later
if you want to connect SCSI devices to this connector.

Base system
SCSI connector

SCSI terminator
Pull tab

SCSI icon

PMAG-C

V~100-120
V~220-240 A 3.0
A 1.7

V~100-120
/220-240
A 7.9/4.2
Hz 50-60
W 359

WS33I092

Do not put a SCSI terminator on any SCSI connector in
TURBOchannel option slot 0, 1, or 2 at this time.

Connect the power cables to the monitor and system unit.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Plug the monitor-to-system-unit power cable into the
monitor power connector on the monitor.
Plug the monitor-to-system-unit power cable into the
monitor-to-system-unit power connector on the system unit.
Plug the system unit power cord into the power connector
on the system unit.
Plug the system unit power cord into a power outlet.

Monitor-to-system-unit
power connector

Monitor-to-system-unit
power cable

System unit power cord

PMAG-C

0
V~100-12

0 A 3.0
0 A 1.7

V~220-24

V~100-12

0/2

A 7.9/4.2

3
2

Monitor power
connector

WS33I045

Set up any storage expansion boxes and cables.
If you do not have storage expansion boxes, turn to page 45
‘‘Connect communication devices to the system unit.’’
Some storage expansion boxes, such as a tape drive box or a
floppy disk drive box have only one drive inside. The BA42
expansion box can have up to two drives preinstalled at the
factory. For a list of those types of drives, see the BA42 Storage
Expansion Box Installation Guide.
You install SCSI devices, such as storage expansion boxes, in
chains.
You connect each chain of devices to a separate SCSI connector
on the system unit: one chain to the base system SCSI
connector and a chain to each of the three connectors you
may have in TURBOchannel option slots 0, 1, and 2.
To arrange storage expansion boxes and cables,
1.

Set up your expansion boxes so the drives inside them
are distributed evenly among the SCSI connectors on the
system unit.
For example, if you have seven drives and two SCSI
connectors, plan to install four drives on one connector and
three drives on the other connector. If your workstation has
internal drives, count them as drives connected to the base
system SCSI connector.
Lay out your expansion box cables.
Use Table 1, on page 36 to compute the total cable length
for each chain. If any chain length exceeds 236 inches
(6 meters), rearrange the devices in the chain or put some
of them in another chain.
Caution: Using more than 236 inches (6 meters) of SCSI
cable on one SCSI connector makes the drives attached to
that connector unreliable.

Table 1. Expansion Box Cables
Cable

Length

Internal cable for the base system SCSI connector

52 inches
(132.1 centimeters)
31 inches
(78.7 centimeters)

BA42 (SZ12) expansion box internal cable
BA40 expansion box internal cable
- For TK50Z tape/drive
- For RRD40 optical compact disk drive
- For TLZ04 tape drive
Box-to-box expansion cable
System-unit-to-expansion-box cable
TZK08 tape drive external butterfly cable

14 inches
(35.6 centimeters)
2.5 inches
(6.4 centimeters)
38 inches
(96.5 centimeters)
26 inches
(66.0 centimeters)
74 inches
(188.0 centimeters)
10 inches
(25.4 centimeters)

Identify the SCSI ID of each internal and external drive.
The workstation distinguishes each internal and external drive
connected to a SCSI connector by the SCSI ID number (0 to 6)
assigned to the drive. Each drive comes from the factory with a
SCSI ID already set.
Table 2, on page 37, lists the SCSI IDs set at the factory for
each type of internal drive, and Table 3, on page 37, lists the
SCSI IDs for external drives. Use Tables 2 and 3, on page 37,
to make sure you have arranged your expansion boxes so that
no SCSI ID is assigned to more than one drive in the same
chain.

Table 2. Default SCSI IDs for Internal Drives
Device

Type

Default Setting

RZ23L
Hard disk
2 (and 3)*
RZ24
Hard disk
2 (and 3)*
RZ25
Hard disk
2 (and 3)*
RRD42
Compact disc drive
4
RX23
Floppy disk drive
5
RX33
Floppy disk drive
5
TZK10
Tape drive
5
* The system unit can contain either one or two drives of this type inside the
box.
Table 3. Default SCSI IDs For External Drives
Device

Type

Default Setting

RZ55
Hard drive
0 (and 1)*
RZ56
Hard drive
0 (and 1)*
RZ57
Hard drive
0 (and 1)*
RRD42
Compact disc drive
4
TLZ04
Tape drive
5
TK50Z
Tape drive
5
TKZ08
Tape drive
5
RRD40
Compact disc drive
4
* An expansion box can contain either one or two drives of this type inside
the box

Reset any duplicate SCSI ID number.
If two drives within the same chain have the same SCSI ID
number, you will need to change one of them. You set a SCSI
ID number by placing switches on an expansion box or on the
drive inside the box in the on or off position. The location and
number of switches varies, depending on the type of drive and
the expansion box it is in.

For instructions on setting SCSI ID numbers on storage
expansion boxes, see Chapter 8, of the DECstation 5000
Model 100 Hardware Operator’s Guide. For switch settings for
a floppy disk, tape drive, or compact disc drive inside the BA42
expansion box, see Chapter 1 of the BA42 Storage Expansion
Box Installation Guide.

Turn the power switches on the storage expansion boxes off.

Press the 0 on
this type of switch.

Press and release this type of
switch until it is in the out position.
WS33I095

Connect the system-unit-to-expansion-box cable to a SCSI
connector on the system unit.
To a SCSI connector
on the system unit

To a SCSI connector
on the expansion box

System-unit-to-expansion-box cable
WS33I046

Remove the SCSI terminator from the base system SCSI
connector if you previously terminated the connector.
Base system
SCSI connector

SCSI terminator

SCSI icon
Pull tab

PMAG-C

V~100-12

0 A 3.0
0 A 1.7

V~220-24

V~100-12

0/220-24

A 7.9/4.2

Hz 50-60
W 359

WS33I094

Connect the system-unit-to-expansion-box cable to the base
system SCSI connector on the system unit.
Base system unit
SCSI connector

SCSI icon

d i g i

PMAG-C

Position the metal
cable connector
so the flat side
of the connector
is on the bottom.

t a l

0
V~100-120
V~220-240 A 3.0
A 1.7

1
2

V~100-120/2
A 7.9/4.2 20
Hz 50-60
W 359

3
2

WS33I049

Connect the system-unit-to-expansion-box cable to a
storage expansion box.
To connect to only one storage expansion box,
1.

Connect the appropriate end of the system-unit-toexpansion-box cable to one of the SCSI connectors on
the back of the expansion box.

1. Pull the two wire brackets on
the SCSI connector away from
the connector.

2. Hold the cable connector
so the widest part is on
the top and push the
cable connector into the
SCSI connector as far
as it will go.

Wire bracket

Groove

3. Press the two wire brackets
firmly against the sides of
the cable connector until
they click into the grooves
on the connector.

BA42 storage expansion box
WS33I053

Put an expansion box SCSI terminator on the empty SCSI
connector on the expansion box as shown in the following
figure.
Connect a power cord to the expansion box and to a power
outlet.

Power cord

SCSI terminator
WS33I097

To connect to multiple storage expansion boxes,
1.
2.

Connect the system-unit-to-expansion-box cable to one of
the SCSI connectors on the back of the first box.
Connect a SCSI box-to-box expansion cable to the other
SCSI connector on the first box and connect the other end
of the cable to one of the SCSI connectors on the second
box.
1. Hold the connector so
the widest part of the
connector is on top.

2. Be sure the wire brackets
are locked into the grooves
on the sides of the connectors.

RRD40 optical
compact disc drive
expansion box
TK50Z tape drive
expansion box

BA42 storage
expansion box

System unit-to-expansion
box cable from system unit
WS33I083

3.
4.
5.

Connect each of the remaining boxes with SCSI box-to-box
expansion cables as explained in step 2.
Put an expansion box SCSI terminator on the unused SCSI
connector on the last box as shown in the following figure.
Connect power cables to the boxes and to power outlets.
Power cord connector

1. Hold the terminator so
the widest part of its
connector is on top
and push the terminator
onto the empty expansion
box connector.

Wire brackets

2. Be sure the wire
brackets are locked
into the grooves
on the sides of the
connectors.

To power outlet
WS33I084

Connect communication devices to the system unit.
If you have no optional communication devices, such as modems
or printers, turn to ‘‘Test the workstation’’, on page 48.

25-pin

Telephone-jack

25-pin

communications

type of

communications

connector

adapter

WS33I061

You can connect a modem or a printer to either base system
communications connector on the system unit.

PMAG-C

0
V~100-120
V~220-240 A 3.0
A 1.7

V~100-12
0/220-24
0
A 7.9/4.2
Hz 50-60
W 359

Base system
communications
connector 3
Base system
communications
connector 2
WS33I075

To connect a device directly to the system unit,
Attach the 25-pin connector on the communication device
cable to one of the two base system communications
connectors on the system unit.

Hold the 25-pin connector

so the widest part of the
connector is on top.

Turn the screws
to your right to
hold the connector
in place.

digital

PMAG-C

0
V~100-12

0 A 3.0
0 A 1.7

V~220-24

2
V~100-12

0/220

A 7.9/4.2
Hz 50-60
W 359

WS33I051

Connect a power cable to the communication device.

To use a communications connector adapter to connect a
device,
1.
2.

Attach a communications connector adapter to one of the
communications connectors on the system unit.
Attach the telephone-jack type of connector on the end of
the communication device cable to the adapter.

digital

PMAG-C

Hold the 25-pin

0
V~100-12

0 A 3.0
0 A 1.7

V~220-24

communications

V~100-120/220
A 7.9/4.2
Hz 50-60
W 359

connector adapter so
the widest part of the
connector is on top.

Turn the screws to
your right to hold the
adapter in place.

Hold the telephone-jack
type of connector
so that the clip
is to your left.

WS33I052

Connect a power cable to the communication device.

Follow the instructions in the documentation that came with
your communication device to start using the device.

Test the workstation.
1.

Turn on first, the monitor then any expansion boxes, and
finally the system unit.
If you have multiple monitors connected to your
workstation, the monitor in the lowest-numbered option
slot will display all system test information.
The monitor must run for 10 to 15 seconds before it is
warmed up enough for the display to be visible. The system
runs the automatic power-up self-tests that can take from
1 to 15 minutes. As each subtest runs, its name flashes at
the bottom of the screen. Some tests display asterisks (*)
and other symbols or cause the screen to flicker.
At the end of the system power-up self-test, messages
explaining any errors that occurred during any of
the subtests appear. Turn to Chapter 10 of the
DECstation 5000 Model 100 Hardware Operator’s
Guide for troubleshooting instructions.
If you are installing the workstation for the first time,
the screen displays the following language menu for
setting the keyboard language:

1) Dansk
9) Français (Suisse Romande)
2) Deutsch
10) Italiano
3) Deutsch (Schweiz)
11) Nederlands
4) English (American)
12) Norsk
5) English (British/Irish) 13) Portûgues
6) Español
14) Suomi
7) Français
15) Svenska
8) Français (Canadien)
16) Vlaams
(1..16): _

Type the number that corresponds to your language
and press Return. The console prompt (>>) appears on
the screen when the language is set.
If the workstation has been installed before, the screen
displays the console prompt (>>) or the restricted
console prompt (R>).

If the restricted console prompt (R>) appears, users who
don’t know the password can use only the boot and
password console commands. To change to the console
prompt, enter the console password and press Return.
If you don’t know the password, contact your system
manager or a Digital service representative.

If anything other than the language menu, console prompt
(>>), or restricted console prompt (R>) appears when you
turn on the system unit and monitor, turn to Chapter 10 of
the DECstation 5000 Model 100 Hardware Operator’s Guide
for troubleshooting instructions.
When the console prompt appears, type erl and press
Return to display a complete list of the error messages that
flashed across the screen during the self-test.
If a message that begins with ?TFL: appears, turn to
Chapter 10 of the DECstation 5000 Model 100 Hardware
Operator’s Guide for troubleshooting instructions or contact
your system manager. After correcting the error, turn the
machine off and then turn it back on again.
If no error messages appear, type cnfg at the console
prompt and press Return to see what kind of hardware
is installed in the workstation. A display similar to the
following sample will appear on your screen:

>>cnfg
3: KN02-BA

DEC

V5.7e

TCF0

1: PMAG-DA
2: PMAG-AA
>>

DEC
DEC

V5.3d
V5.3d

TCF0
TCF0

( 24 MB)
(enet: 08-00-2b-0f-45-72)
(SCSI = 7)
(DA:PXG - D=8 z=24)
(enet: 08-00-2b-0f-45-39)

The 3: in column 1 of the display tells you that this
line describes the memory modules, Ethernet, and SCSI
modules present in the base system (slot 3). Look at the
rightmost column in that line. The first entry tells you how
much memory you have (in this example, 24 megabytes);
the second entry tells you the Ethernet station address (in
this example, 08-00-2b-0f-45-72), and the third entry tells
you the SCSI ID (in this example, 7) of the base system
SCSI controller.

The 0: in column 1 of the display refers to TURBOchannel
option slot 0. To find out what kind of module is present
there, look at the entry in the rightmost column of the line.
Then compare it with the entry in the leftmost column of
Table 4.
The 2: in column 1 refers to TURBOchannel option slot 2.
Follow the same procedure to find out what kind of module
is present there.
a. Look at the cnfg display for your workstation to
determine whether the amount of memory in your base
system is the amount ordered.
b. Make sure the modules you ordered are listed in
the display. Codes for the modules are displayed
in parentheses at the end of each line. Compare them
with the codes in Table 4. Table 4 shows some examples
of TURBOchannel option module codes. Refer to the
documentation that came with your option module for
more information.
Table 4. Base System and TURBOchannel Option Modules

SCSI

enet:

MX
CX

Memory module. Memory modules are preinstalled in the
base system. Additional memory may also be installed. This
entry describes how many megabytes of memory you have
available. In the example, 24 MB of memory are present.
SCSI module. One is built into the base slot; others may be
installed in TURBOchannel option slots. The SCSI ID of the
base system SCSI controller in the example is 7.
ThickWire Ethernet module. One is built into the base
system; others may be installed in TURBOchannel option
slots. In the example, two Ethernet modules are installed:
the one in the base system has station address 08-00-2b-0f45-72, and the one in TURBOchannel option slot 2 has station
address 08-00-2b-0f-45-39.
Monochrome frame buffer. Can be installed in any
TURBOchannel option slot.
Color frame buffer. Can be installed in any TURBOchannel
option slot.
(continued on next page)

Table 4 (Cont.). Base System and TURBOchannel Option Modules

PX
DA: PXG

EA: PXG
FA: PXG

2D graphics accelerator. Can be installed in any TURBOchannel
option slot.
Low 3D graphics accelerator. Physically occupies the space of
two TURBOchannel option slots, but is plugged into only one
slot. In the example, a low 3D graphics accelerator is plugged
into TURBOchannel option slot 1.
Mid 3D graphics accelerator. Physically occupies the space of
two TURBOchannel option slots.
High 3D graphics accelerator. Physically occupies the space of
all three TURBOchannel option slots.

If the modules you ordered are not listed in
the cnfg display, turn to Chapter 10 of the
DECstation 5000 Model 100 Hardware Operator’s Guide
for troubleshooting instructions.
Type cnfg 3 at the console prompt (>>) and press Return to
see that your internal SCSI drives are connected to the base
system hardware (slot 3) and to check the SCSI ID of each
drive connected to the base system SCSI connector. The
following is the relevant part of a sample cnfg 3 display:
-----------------------------------------------DEV
PID
VID
REV
SCSI DEV
===== ================ ========= ====== ========
rz0
RZ55
(C) DEC
DEC
0700
DIR
rz2
RZ24
(C) DEC
DEC
0700
DIR
rz4
RRD40 (C) DEC
DEC
0700
CD-ROM
tz5
SEQ
a.

Look in the column labeled DEV for the device code of
each of the drives connected to the base system SCSI
connector: rz0, rz2, rz4, and tz5. The last character
of the code is the SCSI ID number of the drive. Thus,
the SCSI IDs of the drives in this example are 0, 2, 4,
and 5.
Look in the column labeled SCSI DEV for a coded
description of the type of drive.

Your display should list the internal drives as well as all
drives installed in storage expansion boxes connected to the
base system SCSI connector. Table 5, on page 52, lists the

device codes, device descriptions, and types of drives you
may see in your cnfg 3 display.
Table 5. Codes for Different Types of Drives
Device Code
(DEV)

Device Description
(SCSI DEV)

Type of Drive

rx
rz
rz
tz

DIR
CD-ROM
DIR
SEQ

Floppy disk
Optical compact disc
Hard disk
Tape

If the internal drives you ordered for your workstation
are not listed on the screen, turn to Chapter 10 of
the DECstation 5000 Model 100 Hardware Operator’s
Guide for troubleshooting instructions or contact your
system manager for help.
If any of the external drives you connected to the base
system SCSI connector is not listed, it may have the
same SCSI ID as another drive. To avoid this problem,
don’t put more than one optical compact disc drive or
tape drive in the chain connected to the base SCSI
connector.
Check Table 4, starting on page 50, to find the SCSI ID
number the factory sets for each type of external drive.
If all the SCSI IDs are different, check to make sure all
the cables are properly connected.
If two drives have the same ID, turn off the
workstation and all its components and change
one of the IDs to an unused number from 0 to 6.
Then turn on all the components and test the
workstation with the cnfg 3 command again.
If a drive has an ID outside the range of 0-6, turn
off the workstation and all its components, and
change the ID to a number from 0 to 6 that you
have not assigned.

You set a SCSI ID number by placing switches
on an expansion box or a drive inside the box in
the on or off position. The location and number of
switches varies, depending on the type of drive and
the expansion box it is in.

For instructions on setting SCSI ID numbers on
storage expansion boxes, see Chapter 8 of the
DECstation 5000 Model 100 Series Hardware
Operator’s Guide. For switch settings for a floppy
disk tape drive, or compact disc drive inside the
BA42 expansion box, see Chapter 1 of the BA42
Storage Expansion Box Installation Guide. Turn on
all the components and test the workstation again
with the cnfg 3 command.
If all the drives have different IDs and all the
cables are connected properly, turn to Chapter 10 of
the DECstation 5000 Model 100 Series Hardware
Operator’s Guide for further troubleshooting
instructions.
Check the SCSI ID of each external drive connected to a
SCSI connector in a TURBOchannel option slot by typing
cnfg # at the console prompt (>>), substituting the number
of the slot for #, and press Return. Follow the instructions
in Step 4 above.
Repeat step 5 to check that all the drives you installed are
listed.

Place the monitor on top of the system unit and position the
keyboard-mouse connector block.
1.
2.
3.

Center the monitor on top of the system unit.
Tilt the front of the monitor forward slightly.
Slide the plastic flap on the connector block under one of
the feet on the base of the monitor.
Connector block

Plastic flap

PMAG-C

0
V~100-120
A 3.0
V~220-240
A 1.7

V~100-120/2
A 7.9/4.2

3
2

WS33I050

Install the worksystem software.
You need the following ULTRIX manuals to perform the
installation:
Guide to Installing ULTRIX
ULTRIX release notes
To install the worksystem software from a network,
1.
2.

Make sure that you connected the Ethernet cable to your
workstation.
Find out your Ethernet station address or addresses and
report them to your system manager, who will finish
connecting your workstation to the network and install
the worksystem software.
Type cnfg at the console prompt (>>) and press Return.
A display similar to the following will appear on the screen:

>>cnfg
3: KN02-BA

DEC

V5.7e

TCF0

0:
1:
2:
>>

DEC
DEC
DEC

V5.3d
V5.3d
V5.3d

TCF0
TCF0
TCF0

PMAG-BA
PMAZ-AA
PMAD-AA

( 24 MB)
(enet: 08-00-2b-0f-45-72)
(SCSI = 7)
(CX -- d=8)
(SCSI = 7)
(enet: 08-00-2b-0f-45-31)

The sample display shows two Ethernet station addresses,
both of which you should report to your system manager.
The first Ethernet address is in the second line
that describes the base system (3:). The address
is in the parentheses at the end of the line.
It is 08-00-2b-0f-45-72.
The second Ethernet address is in the line for
TURBOchannel option slot 2 (2:). The address is
08-00-2b-0f-45-31.

To install the worksystem software from a tape drive,
1.

Remove the tape cartridge labeled ULTRIX/UWS V4.2.
(RISC) SUPPORTED SUBSETS VOLUME ONE from your
tape cartridge kit and make sure it is write-protected.
Slide the write-protect switch on
the front of the tape cartridge to
the left until the orange dot is
visible on the switch.
Tape cartridge

Orange dot

Write-protected
position

Write-protect switch
WS33I080

Find out the device code for the tape drive you are using.
At the console prompt (>>), type cnfg #, replacing #
with the number of the slot in which the tape drive is
installed. Then press Return. For example, if the drive is
in TURBOchannel option slot 1, type cnfg 1.
A display similar to the following will appear on the screen:
>>cnfg 1
1: PMAZ-AA DEC
V5.3d
TCF0 (SCSI = 7)
-----------------------------------------------DEV
PID
VID
REV
SCSI DEV
===== ================= ========= ====== ========
rz0
RZ55
(C) DEC
DEC
0700
DIR
rz4
RRD40
(C) DEC
DEC
0700
CD-ROM
tz5
SEQ
>>

The device codes of all SCSI devices connected in this
display appear in column 1. The device code for all tape
drives begin with tz. In the example, the device code for
the tape drive is tz5.
Open the door to the tape drive.
Insert 3 fingers behind the lip on
the left side of the top of the
drive door and pull the door away
from the drive to open it.

WS33I087

Make sure the load/unload button on the tape drive is in
the unload (out) position and turn the power on by pressing
the power button.
The red indicator light shines steadily for 5 to 15 seconds
while an internal self-test runs. Then the red indicator
light goes off and the green indicator light comes on. If at
any time the red light flashes rapidly, there is a problem
with the tape drive. See the troubleshooting section of the
tape drive owner’s manual for help or contact your Digital
service representative.

Power switch
Green indicator light

WS33I089

Red indicator light and
load/unload button

Lift the cartridge insert/release handle.
Caution: Never lift the handle when the red light is on or
blinking, since this may cause a fault or damage the drive.

Raise the insert/release
handle behind the bottom
of the door until the handle
locks into position.

WS33I088

With the arrow on the tape cartridge pointing away from
you, load the tape cartridge into the drive. (The owner’s
manual for the drive fully explains how to insert and
remove tapes.)
Caution: You will feel some resistance as you push the cartridge

into place. It is very important not to stop at this point, but to
continue pushing the cartridge firmly until it locks into place.

Insert the tape
cartridge smoothly
and completely into
the tape drive.

WS33I086

When the red indicator light turns on and the green
indicator light goes off, lower the cartridge insert/release
handle to the locked (closed) position.

WS33I085

After several seconds, the green indicator light glows
steadily and the red indicator light turns off.

Press the load/unload button so it is in the load (in)
position.
The tape goes through a load process that takes 5 to 7
seconds. Both lights come on and glow steadily when the
tape reaches its beginning and is ready for use.

Load/unload button

WS33I076

Type boot, followed by a space, the slot number, a slash (/),
and the device code for the tape drive. Then press Return.
For the drive in the example you would type boot 1/tz5.

If the message ?IO: 1/tz5 (bb rd) appears on the screen, make
sure that the proper tape cartridge labeled ULTRIX/UWS V4.2
(RISC) SUPPORTED SUBSETS VOLUME ONE is in the drive
and the red and green lights are glowing steadily. If retyping
the boot command still causes the message to appear, contact
your Digital service representative.

10.

Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the basic
installation.
The basic installation procedure takes about an hour.
For further instructions, turn to the Guide to Installing
ULTRIX.

When the installation is complete, the login screen with the
DIGITAL logo appears on your monitor.
Remove the tape from the drive after completing the
installation. Follow the instructions in the tape drive owner’s
guide.
To install the worksystem software from a compact disc drive,
1.
2.

Remove the disc labeled ULTRIX/UWS SUPPORTED
(RISC) from your ULTRIX Optical Compact Disc Kit.
At the console prompt (>>), type cnfg and the number of
the slot in which the drive is installed. Then press Return.
If, as in this example, the drive is connected to the base
system hardware, type cnfg 3.
A configuration display similar to the following will appear
on the screen:

>>cnfg
3:

KN02-BA

DEC

V5.7e

TCF0 ( 24 MB)
(enet: 08-00-2b-0f-45-72)
(SCSI = 7)
--------------------------------------------------DEV
PID
VID
REV
SCSI DEV
===== ================== ========== ====== ========
rz0
RZ55
(C) DEC
DEC
0700
DIR
rz4
RRD42
(C) DEC
DEC
0700
DIR
tz5
dcache( 64 KB), icache( 64KB)
mem( 0): a0000000: a0ffffff
( 16Mb)
>>

The drive with the CD-ROM device description is the
CD-ROM drive. Its device code is rz4.

Load the ULTRIX/UWS SUPPORTED (RISC) compact disc
into the drive. (The owner’s manual for the drive explains
how to insert and remove discs.)

WSEBAI71

After the green indicator light stops glowing, type boot,
a space, the slot number, a slash (/, the device code, and
vmunix (the worksystem software file name). Then press
Return. For the drive in the example, you would type boot
3/rz4/vmunix.
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to
complete the basic installation.
For further instructions, look in the Guide for Installing
ULTRIX.

When the installation is complete, the login screen with the
DIGITAL logo appears on your monitor.
To remove the compact disc from the device drive after
completing the installation, follow the instructions in the
disc drive owner’s guide.