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Warmnty and Registration Information for Umted
States Customers Only

(Non-US customers should contact their local DIGITAL sales office for information about MicroVAX 2000 or VAXstation 2000 warranty.)

To facilitate your hardware and software warranty, you need to register your
system with DIGITAL’s Customer Support Center by calling: 1-800-DEC8000.

Instructions

Locate your system model number and serial number (from the back of
the system box) and record in the spaces provided below.
SYSTEM TYPE .

SERIAL NUMBER

Call the Customer Support Center at 1-800-DEC-8000 and register your
system. Please be ready to give your company name, address, telephone
number, and the contact person for this system.

Warranty Description

To ensure you derive the full benefits of your VAXstation 2000 or MicroVAX
2000, DIGITAL is pleased to provide you with the following 1-year warranty:

Onsite Hardware Support Provides for the repair and replacement of
defective equipment, including parts and labor for the system and tape and
disk drives purchased with the system. Support is available up to 9 hours a
day, Monday through Friday (8 A.M. to 5 P.M.) by calling 1-800-DEC-8000.
Telephone Support for Hardware and Software Access to DIGITAL tollfree helpline (1-800-DEC-8000), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer
Support engineers are available to answer your questions concerning installation and hardware and software. Coverage includes all DIGITAL developed
software running on the system.

Right to Use Updates

Lets you use software updates of DIGITAL devel-

oped software, which is licensed for your system.

DIGITAL’'s Software Information Network (DSIN) Provides an on-line
data base to research problems and solutions. It also contains notice of any
time-critical problems or messages that have been identified by DIGITAL.
Upon warranty registration, you will be sent information on how to access
and use DIGITAL'S Software Information Network.

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VA Xstation 2000
System Guide
Order Number EK-V2000-SG-00'1

MLO-0000 18

digital equipment corporation
maynard, massachusetts

December 1986
June 1987
October 1987
August 1988

The information in this document is subject to change w1th0ut notice and should not be construed as a
commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation.
|
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in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibilityis assumed for the use or rehabnhty of software
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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

o
How to Connect the VAXstation 2000
e eeneau. cee e

1-1

.
Step 2. Check Your Shipment .. ......... ...
.....
...............
..
Unit
System
the
Up
Set
Step 3. How to
Step 4. How to Connect the Monitor Cable to the Sysmm Unit. . ...
Step 5. How to Set Up the Small Monochrome Monitor (VR150) ...

1-5
1-8
1-10
1-14

Step 1. How to Prepare the Site . ........ e

Space Planning .. ....... e PP T
Environmental Requirements . .. .................. ceeeaee.
Electrical Requirements . . .. .................. ..

141
13
123

~ How to Adjust the Tilt of the Monitor. ..................... 1-16
How to Connect the Video Cable Assembly to the Small
.... 1-17
oo,
...
Monochrome Monitor (VR150) .....
Step 6. How to Connect the Keyboard to the Smafl Monochrome
1-21
LY (6 ) ¢ 8 ) o
Small
the
to
Devme
Pointing
the
Cunnect
to
How
Step 7.
... .. oot 1-24
.....
... ..
Monochrome Monitor (VR150) ......
Step 5. How to Set Up the Small Color Momtor (VRI@O) ceeeeen.. 1225
How to Adjust the Tilt of the VR160 Monitor . . .............. 1-27
How to Connect the Video Cable Assembly to the Small Color
Monitor (VR160) . . .. ... e 1-28
|
Step 6. How to Connect the Keyboard to the Small Color Monitor
t 1-29
e
ee
e
(VRIB0) . .ott
Step 7. How to Connect the Pointing Device to the Small Color
e 1-31
Monitor (VR160) . . . ... .
How to Connect the Video Cable Assembly to the Small Color
.. 1-32
Monitor (VR160) . ... ... L
... 1-33
(VR260)
Mommr
Step 5. How to Set Up the Large Monochrome

How to Connect the Video Cable Assembly to the Large
Monochrome Monitor (VR260) . ..........................

Step 6. How to Connect the Keyboard to the Large Monochrome
Monitor (VR260)
. . .. ...
..

Step 7.

How to Connect the Pointing Device to the Large
Monochrome Monitor (VR260) .. ................
... 0. ...
How to Set the Voltage on the Large Monochrome Monitor
( h Rzéfl) flflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflfl L] * » -* ®

Step 5. How to Set Up the Large Color Momtor (VR290) .........
How to Connect the Video Cable Assembly to the Large Color
Monitor (VR290) . . . ... ...

Step 6. How to Connect the Keyboard to the Large Color Monitor
(VR290)

...

Step 7. How to Connect the Pointing Device to the Large Color

Monitor (VR290) .. ................ ee .

Step 8. How to Connect the Optmns

Ceee e e

How to Connecta Printer . . . ........................ Cee
How to Connect a Printer, Step-by-step

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

Operation Procedures ........................... Ceee
How to Connect a Modem . . . .. e e

How to Connect an Expansion Box . .......................
How to Position the Expansion Box................... Ca

How to Connect the Tape Drive Cable ..... e :

How to Connect the Disk Drive Cable ...................
Step 9. How to Connect the Power Cords.

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

Step 10. How to Start the Monitor ............. e Ce
Set the brightness and contrast controls. ...
.. ... FO

How to Start the System . . ...............oooouuoooo.
...,
Step 11. How to Test the VAXstation 2000 . . . .. e
How to Enter the Test Commands
How to Check the Fixed Disks

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

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

Step 12. How to Format the Fixed Disk

e e e ae e

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

Step 13. How to Set the Default Boot Device .................. |
How to Set the Default Boot Flags

........ e

How to Set the Default Recovery .........................
How to Connect the ThinWire or Standard Ethernet . ..........

Extending LA75’s DECconnect Office Cable. .. .............

12108
... ...e
Where to Go from Here .. ......
" How to Install the Operating System Software ........ c.... 1-108
e e e e e e e e e 1-109
Related Documents ..........e

Chapter 2

Operating the VAXstation 2000

Setting Up and Handling the VAXstation 2000 .......... ee
L Oe S
. ... ..
Contmls and Indicators . . . .....
VR290 Color Monitor Controls and Indicators . .. .............
- VR260 Monochrome Monitor Controls and Indicators . .. ... v
- VR160 Color Monitor Controls and Indicators . .. .............

2-1
2-2
2-6
299
2-11

... .o i
Powering Up the System. . . . . . .
SR
Powering Down the System ........ G
e
e
e
e
e
et
ettt
o
.«
MOUSE
Fixed Disk and Diskette Drives for the System Unit .............
e SRR ceee..
..o i i
. . .. .. es
Diskett
S SRR .
R
Write-protecting Diskettes . . . . . S N R
.. L SOL
Inserting Diskettes. . . ................
i
Removing Diskettes. . . ...... ... ..
Handling and Storing Diskettes . . .................... Ce e
Making Backup Copies .......... e SERCN S
~ Formatting RX33K Diskettes . .................... ..
I T&
Formatting Fixed Disks ............... R

2-14
2-17
2-18
2-18
2-20
2-22
2=-22
2-23
2-24
2-24
224
2-27

L P SR RO S G
Expansion Boxes .. ... .. P
AR S
The TK50 Tape Drive . . . ...PRSPPI
enen..
Labeling a Tape Cartridge . . .. .. ... vievnnnin
Write-protecting a Tape Cartridge . . ................ ... ...

2-30
2-32
2-34
2-35

Removing a Tape Cartridge . . . .. .. e Cee Cee e ceeee.
Summary of TK50 Controls and Indicators ..................

2-39
2-40

VR150 Monochrome Monitor Controls and Indicators . . . . . .. oo 2-13

The Expansion Adapter . . ................. B

2-29

e e. 2-36
Handling and Storing Tape 'Cartridges. e
.. ..e e 2-37
Inserting a Tape Cartridge . . . ...

Chapter 3

Troubleshooting

Basic Troubleshooting . .................. . P

o |

How to Use the Troubleshooting Flowchart. .................

3-1

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

3-3

Power-up Error Me&sages e e e Ceee - 3-11
Self-t
. . .............
ests
...... W e el
ee

3-14

Configuration Display .. ............
... ... ......
... Ca e

3-15

The System Exerciser

.. ... e i R
S &

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

e e

e b

3-21

Setting the Default Recovery . .................. e,

3223

Changing the Default Boot Device.......
.. e

e e die e

3-24

Setting the Keyboard Language . ... .........................

3-25

Monitor Screen Pattern Tests. . . . .. e

e i

3-26

Color Monitor . . ....... Ce P ee

3-26

Gray-scale Patterns . . . ................... Te

3-27

Monochrome Monitor . ............. R

Restarting the System After Running Tests

Summary of TEST Commands

e e
TRy e

........e

.............. Ce e e ceee...

Mainte
... .............
nance ...iuiiiiiii... eeeeeo.
Cleaning the Screen of the Monitor.

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

Replacing Monitor Fuses . ............ e

e e et

3-28

3230
3-30

...

3-30

VR290 Color Monitor . ........................ LT

3-30

VR260 Monochrome Monitor

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

3-31

VR150 Monochrome Monitor

. ..............ccouvvv.un..

3-33

. ..............
.. ... .uui... [P ....

3-36

Mouse Maintenance

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

Chapter 4

3-39

Options for the VAXstatmn 2000

Hard--copy Output Devices ................ e e |
The LNO3 ............oviuiiinnn..
.. P
The LNO3 PLUS

........... e cee.

4-2
422

The LNO3R ScRIPTPRINTER . . . .. .. .. e e

4-4

The LA210 ....... e e Ceeee..

4-6

The LCGO1 . ... ...

4-7
%

The LA75 ..

The LJ250/252 Color Printer. . .. ........ ... ..o
Modemsx .............. e e e

b aii e s s e e

iuinint,

e e e

DF242 Scholar Plus ...... Y i e e

15) 7. S PPN e

e e

e :

e bre s i

ee e

DF212.........
.. ..., T
Ry
e SRR e e

DF124+
. ......... e e es
"DF124.........
... ... ...e

eid e g

e ee e

Tablet. . .........
..
i Gy
s Ce e S

Memory ............... R
e eseas D

Color or Gray--scale Option . st pt e A Cpriesas
e se aed e
The 4-plane Graphics Copmcessor

.....naih

The 8-plane Graphics Coprocessor ... ............. e a e £
VAXfitahan 2000 Monitors . . . ... ch i o
MassStorageDewces

Expansion Box and Expansmn Adapter S

Fixed Disk DIives .. ...........oouurenn.. Cu et
sS

The Diskette Drive ....... e s

TheTapeDrive.....m..‘..‘.,..; ............L
T

Appendix A

System Specifications

Appendix B

Associated Documents

Appendix C Port Pin OutSignal Assinmems
G‘Iass@ry

Index

Figures
1-1

The VAXstation 2000 System Unit......................

1-1

1-2

The VAXstation 2000 System Unit with the Expansmn Adapter

1-2

1-3

VAXstation 2000 System Unit Carton Contents ............

1-5

VAXstation 2000 Consolidation Carton Contents . ......... .

1-6

1-5

Rear of System Unit ........ e
e e

1-8

Bottom Cover on System Unit.........................

1-9

Video Cable Assembly, BC18P ........ e

1-11

Color Video Cable Assembly, BC19S............ e

1-11

Connecting the Monitor Cable to the System Unit..........

1-13

The Small Monochrome Monitor (VR150) ... .............

1-14

Setting the VR150 on a Level Surface . .. ..... PR ..

1-15

Adjusting Tilt, VR150 Monitor . ............... RN

1-16

Mounting the Video Cable Assembly on the Small Monitor.

1-17

Connecting the Video Cable, Small Monitor ..............

1-18

Mounting Video Cable Assembly on Small Monitor, Color
Cable ......... .. .. .. .
e

1419

Connecting G Cable Cmnnector Small Monitor (VR150) ... ..

1-20

Connecting the Keyboard Feet, Small Monochrome Monitor ..

1-21

(VRIS0)

1-22

' Pointing Device and Keyboard Connection, Small Monitor
1-20

1-12

Tightening the Thumbscrews on the Monitor Cable. . .......

...

Pointing Device and Keyboard Cmnnechom, Small Momtor Wlth
“ColorCable ....... ...

. ...

...

|
1-23

1-21

Mouse and Tablet, Small Monochmme Momtor

...... Ce e

1-24

1-22

The VR160 Color Monitor. . ... RGP e CRIE
S S AT

1-23

1-25

Setting the Small Color Monitor (VR160) on a Level Surface

1-26

1-24

Adjusting Tilt, VR160 Monitor

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

1-27

1-25 Connecting R, G, and B Signal Cables, VR160 Color Momtor .
1-26 Connecting the Keyboard Feet, VR160 Color Monitor . . . .. ..

1-28

1-27

Connecting the Keyboard Cable and Pointing Device

. ......

1-29
1-30

1-28 Mouse and Tablet, VR160 Color Monitor ................ - 1-31

1-29

Mounting Video Cable Assembly Cable on VR160 Momtor

1-32

1-30

The VR260 Monochrome Monitor . . ....................

1-33

1-31

Setting the VR260 on a Level Surface ...................

1-34

1-32

Connecting Tilt-swivel Base, VR260 Monochrome Momtm ...

1-35

viii

1-33

1 'ilt-swivel Base, VR260 Monochrome Monitor ...... e i

1-34

Locking Tilt-swivel Base in Place, VR260 Monochrome Mamtm 1-37

1-35

Adjusting Tilt, VR260 Monochrome Monitor ... ...........

1-36

Fastening the Monitor Connector, VR260 Monochrome Monitor 1-39

1-37

Connecting the Video Cable Assembly to VR260 Monochrome

1-36
1-38

MONItOr. . ..o

1-40

Connectmg G Cable Connecmr of the Color Cahle, VR%O
Monochrome Monitor . ..............coiiiiinee....

1-39

Video Cable Assembly Knob . S

1-41

1-40

Conmectmg the Keyboard Fee‘t VR260 Monm:hmme Momtm .

1-43

1-41

Keyboard Connection, VR260 Moncmhmme Monitor ........

1-44

1-42

Keyboard Connection, VR260 Mammhmme Monitor and Color

1-38

Cable . ... ...

1-42

i e o en e

1-44

1-43

Mouse and Tablet, VR260 Mnmachmma Momtmr e-

1--45

1-44

Pointing Device Connection, VR260 Monmchmme Monitor ...

1-46

1-45

Pointing Device Connectmn, VR260 Mumochmme Mmmtor with
Color Cable

. i

e .

1-47

1-46

Voltage Switch Setting for the VR260 anochmme Monitor ..

1-48

1-47

The VR290 Color Monitor. .

. ............cvuvuve....

1-49

1-48
1-50

Setting the VR290 on a Level Surface . . .. e oL
Tilt-lock Lever, VR290 Color Monitor ... ................
R, G, and B Sockets, VR290 Color Monitor . . . . . ...

1-50
1-51
1-52

1-51

Video Cable Assembly Knob, VR290 Color Monitor ........

1-53

1-52

Connecting the Keyboard Feet, VR290 Color Mmmtm' .....L

1-54

1-53

Keyboard Connection, VR290 Color Monitor. . . . . ...

1255

1-54

Mouse and Tablet, VR290 Color Monitor . ............. ..

1-56

Connected Printer Cable . . . .... A

1-60

1-49

1-55
1-56

1-57
1-58

... ...

ittt ittt

Pointing Device Connection, VR290 Color Monitor . ........

e ...,

1-57

Connected Printer Port Adapter . 1061
DECconnect Office Cable Connected to Pmnter Pmt Adapter .. 1-62

1-59

DECconnect Office Cable and Cable Coupler .............

1-63

1-60

Connected Modem Signal Cable .............. e e

1-66

1-61

Bottom Cover on Expansion BoX .. .................. ...
Expansion Box on Top of System Unit ... ... e ...

1-68
1-69

1-64

Tape Drive Cable Connected to Expamsmn Adapter e

1-71

1-65

Pastemng the Bail Lock Connectors . .. ..................

1-72

1-62

1-63

Tape Drive Cable . ...............ciiiiininnens ...

1=70

Tape Drive Cable Connected to Expatnsimn Box ............

1-73

Disk Drive Cable. ... ....... ...

1-74

...

... ..

...

Disk Drive Cable Connected to Expammn Adapter . .... .. ..

1-75

Fastening the Disk Drive Cable . . . .. SRR ceveee.

1276

Disk Drive Cable Connected to the Expammn Box .........

1-77

PowerCords......................... P .

1-78

On-Off Switch, VR290 Color Monitor .. .......... PR

1-79

On-Off Switch, VR260 Monochrome Mmmtor .............

1-79

On-Off Switch, VR160 Color Monitor ...................

1-80

On-Off Switch, VR150 Monochrome Monitor . ............

1-81

Power Cord Connection, VR290 Color Monitor . ... ........

1-82

Power Cord Connection, VR260 Monochrome Monitor . . . . . .

1-83

Power Cord Connection, VR160 Color Monitor . . ..........

1-84

Power Cord Connection, VR150 Monochrome Monitor . . . ...

1-85

On-Off Switch, System Unit ..ot 1-87
Power Cord Connection, System Unit'...................

1-88

Power Cord Connection, Expansion Box .................

1-89

Removing Cardboard Shipping Insert in Door .. ...........

1-90

Diskette Drive Lever . . ............oouuiuiinenennnn...

1-91

Removing Cardboard Shipping Insert in Diskette Drwe ..

1991

Halt Button . . .. .... ee

s s

a s e

s e a s e

1-94

Keyboard Language Menu. . . . .. e e Ce e .

1-96

HaltButton ... ...

... ...

. . . .

System Unit On-Off Sw1tch and Dlskette Drive Light ... ... .
Setting On-Off Switchto
0 .
........e

1-101

2-2

223

Halt Button—Rear of System Unit......... P

2-4

Controls and Connectors, VR290 Color Monitor .......... .

2-7

Rear Controls and Connectors, VR290 Color Monitor

.......

2-8

Front and Right Side Controls, VR260 Monochrome Monitor.

2-9

Rear Controls and Connecmrs, VR260 Monmchmme Momtm

2-10

Controls and Indicators, VR160 Color Monitor . .

2-11

....... ..

Rear Connectors, VR160 Color Monitor. . . . . . ey
e .
Front Controls, VR150 Monochrome Monitor . ...... ...
2-11 Rear Connectors, VR150 Monochrome Monitd; — e
2-12 Sample Power-up Display . .............. e e

2-16

Sample Power-up Display with Error Messagee .

2-17

2-13

2-12
2-13

2-14

MOUSE . . o vttt et et

2-18

DIiVe . . e ...

2-19

RX33K Diskette . ..... e

2-21

Inserting Diskettes. . ... ................ e ...

The Expansion Adapter—Rear......... e
AR [P L.
Expansion Box—Front . . ... ... .. O
Shnwn) cee..
Cablmg
Expansion Box—Rear (Fixed Disk Drive

2-23
2-30
2231
2232

~ Lifting Release Handle and Inserting a Cartridge . . .........
Pushing Release Handle and Pressmg Lmad/ Unlaad Buttmn ..
s e ey PRTroubleshooting Flowchart . ... ..T

2-37
2-38
3-2

System Exerciser Sample Display .............. e
R A
R
ColorBars................... e F
................
..
.
Monitor
Replacing Fuse, VR290 Color

3-20
3-27

Ccnfiguratmn with RX33 Diskette Drwe and RD32 Fixed Disk

Comfiguratiun with Blank Plates ........ e ..

2-20

e e .

2-22

’E’he Diskette Write-protect Tab . .............. G

Expansion Box with TK50 Tape Drive .............. ... 2-33
2-34
Labeling .. .......ounivninenannnnnn.. [
Write Protecting a Tape Cartridge .. ....... ... 2-35

Sample System Configuration . .. ... e AT

3-16

3-31
Replacing Fuse, VR260 Monochrome Monitor . ............ 3-32
Removing Power Cord, VR150 Monochrome Monitor . ... ... 3-34
Removing Video Cable Assembly, VR150 Monochrome Monitor 3-35
L T 3-36
Replacing Fuse, VR150 Monmchmme Mmmmr SOV

3-10
3-11

3-12

Turning the Cover Plate ... .............. . £ 3-37
Removing the Ball . . . ......... . e .. 3237
the Ball . ............. P e a.... 3-38
Replacing

3-13

S e 3-38
Replacing Cover Plate . . ... .. Cee KSR

4-2

The LA210 . ... .. e e A Y

4-5

The LCGO1.................. e A oo
The LJ250/252 « .ottt

47
4-8

4-6

The Tablet ............ N e e

4-3
4-4

The LNO3 ........... A P R

4-3

The LA75 . ....SR TSN LST L.

411

Tables
1-1

1-2

Monitor Types .............. e 1210
Cables for Printers . ....... ee ei¥ie e s aas ae e a e 1-58

1-3 Definition of Mnemonics . ......... F

1297

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

1-98

1-4

Device

1-5

Boot Device Names . . . ...........
... . ...,
.. 1-105

2-1

Controls and Indicators . .. ...
.. e e .

...

Normal Power-up Indications .........................

2-5
2-15

TK50 Controls and Indicators . .................. P

3-1

Basic Troubleshooting . . . .. R

3-3

3-2

Power-up and Self-test Display Identlfiers ................

3-13

Definition of Mnemonics . . .. ...
..e e ..

3-17

Installed Devices . . .. ... ...

. . . .,

3-18

Device Numbers .............
.. ... ...... .. ... ........

3-18

Definition of Device Mnemonics .. .....................

3-21

TYTT
© ®© N

W >
G 2B

és\:sx;n&m

2-3

PTPYYP?

2-2

Numbers .. ..... ...

...

2-40

Default Boot Device Names........, e
e e
e

3-24

Summary of TEST Commands

3-29

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

Optional Modems . . ... e
e, .

4-9

Optional Memory Expansion Modules . . . . .. et e e

4-12

Optional 4- or 8-plane Graphics Coprocessors . . . . . . e
Available Monitors .. ............S P -

4-14

System Electrical Requirements . ........ Cv

A-1
A-2

System Environmental Requirements. . . .. .. ‘s Ce

A-2

System Dimensions . . ..................... PP

VR290 Color Monitor Specifications

A e s e

. .................. A2

~VR260 Monochrome Monitor Specifications . . .. ...........

VR160 Color Monitor Specifications

4-12

. ......e

h e a e e
e

VR150 Monochrome Monitor Specifications . . . ............

A-4

A-5

A-7

Mouse Specifications . . . ........ ... .

A-9

RD32 Fixed Disk Drive . .............................

A-10

RD53 Fixed Disk Drive ................... ... A-10

A-11

RD54 Fixed Disk Drive . . .................. R

A-11

A-12 RX33 Diskette Drive ... ...................... e

A-11

A-13 TK50 Tape Drive.

. .............ccuuuuno.... ...

A-13

Documentation . . .. e ..

B-1

Xii

C-1

Printer Connector (J3) . ... .. Ce

C-2

Video Connector (J5)

C-3

lllllllllllll

Communication Connector (J10) . ..

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This revmsed manual combines the VAXstatwn 2000 Hardware Installation
Guide, EK-VAXAC-IN-»OO3 md the VAXstatwn 2000 Owners Munual EKVAXACw@MwOGS

This manual describes how to connect, test, operate, and tmubleshamt the

VAXstanm 2000 hardware. Keep this manual for reference.

Recommendad Reading Path

The VAX@tatmn 2000 hardware and software dommentatwn should be read
in the faflowmg order:
1.

Hardware Information

VAXstation 2000 System Guzde

Warkstatwns and MicroVAX 2000 Network Guzde .

Opemtmg System Installation Information

- VAXstation 2000 System Guide, Chaptm' 2 (Oparanng the VAXstation
2000) (this manual)

MicroVMS VAXstation 2000/MzcmVAX 2000 Insmllatwn Gmde
cén'

ULTRIX-32w Basic Instalmtwn Guide fm the VAXstation 2000
3.

Ref&rence Information

VAXsmtwn 2000 System Guide

MzcraVMS VAXstation ZGM/MmeAX 2000 Opemtwns Guide
or

MLTRI)IKWBZ System Management Guide and ULTRIX-32 ngmmmers
anua

VAXsta%tmn 2000 chmption

The VAXstatmn 2000 is a single-user stand-alone workstation using the
MicroVAX II processor chip, with 2 megabytes of memory on board. Its

desktop enclosure can hold one or two storage devices.

includes:
.

Other hardware

Your chmee of one of the following monitors:

= 37 em(15 in) diagonal (nominal dimension) monitors
VR150 monochrome (240 mm x 203 mm actual viewing area) with

tilt-swivel base
base

e 47.5 cm (19 'in) diagonal (nominal dimension) monitors
VR260 monochrome (334 mm x 282 mm ‘actual wewmg area) tllt-—

swivel base optional

VR290 color (326 mm x¢ 275 mm actual viewing area) with tilt-swivel

base

Ethernet controller module (preinstalled)

ThinWire Ethernet hardware
2 Terminators
T-connector

The system unit, monitor, and keyboard can all be placed on a desktop.

The following DIGITAL hardware options are offered:

Mouse

Keyboard

4-and 8~plane graphics coprocessor

®*

4- and 12-megabyte memory modules

Expansion box for additional mass storage

Expansion adapter to connect expahsion box to system unit

Mass storage

'Fixed disk drives with 40, 71, or 140 megabytes of mass smrage
Diskette drive with 1.2 megabytes of mass storage
Tape drive with 94.5 megabytes of mass storage

Printers and Plotters
- LNO3, LNO03 PLUS and LNOSR laser pmntem

XVi

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o

LA210 and LA75 dot matrix printers
LCGO1 color printer
LJ250/L)J252 color printers

Tablet

Mode@ns
DF224 and DF124

The VAXstation 2000 supports either the ULTRIX or VMS operating system
as follows:

VMS

VWS workstation software

ULTRIX
ULTRIX-32w workstation software

Layered Mftware is also available.

Consult your sales representative for

information.

System Manager

A system manager should be chosen to oversee the hardware and software for
single and multiple VAXstation 2000s and other systems that may be located
on the same network or in a local geographical area. The system manager
simplifies and centralizes the maintenance of equipment and software.
Special Notices

The following notices appear throughout this manual:

NoteéwCOntain general or supplemental information about a topic.

Cautix)meontain information to prevent damage to equipment.

Warnings—Contain information to prevent personal injury.

Conventions Used in This Document

Convention
Bold

Italics

Meaning
Notes, ' cautions,

and

warnings

are

bolded.

User

in-

put is also bolded.

Computer terms defined in the Glossary are italicized the first
time the word appears in the text.

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How to Connect the

easily set up your VAXstation 2000 by using the following stepby-step procedure. Then you can install the networking hardware and the
You can

operating system software.

Step

The environment required for your VAXstation 2000 is the same as a

comfortable environment required for people. Moderate temperatures and
humidity are needed.

Space Planning
Plan for 10 cm (4 in) clearance on all sides of the VAXstation 2000 system

unit and monitor to allow air circulation through the equipment. Do not

block the vents.
Figure '1-1:

The VAXstation 2000 System Unit

14 CM

(5.5 IN)

29 CM

(11.25 i)

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| How to Connect the VAXstation 2000 1-1

The VAXstation 2000 system unit with the expansion adapter (Figure
1-2)
weighs about 14 kg (30 Ib).

Figure 1-2:
&

The VAXstation 2000 System Unit with the Expansion
,,Ada

pter

28 CM
(11.25 IN)

75 1N)

/“ 2,

33CMm

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Environmente | Raqutmmema
Keep temperature between 15.5 and 35.5 degrees Celsius (60 and 96
degrees Fahrenheit).

Keep the air well circulated to prevent heat from accumulating.

Keep the VAXstation 2000 away from heaters, photocopiers, and direct
sunlight.,
Keep environment between 40 and 80 percent relative humidity for proper
operation of the VAXstation 2000.
To decrease static electricity buildup, locate the system away from
busy areas, such as office corridors, and keep the environment at the
recommended humidity levels. (Static electricity can cause a system to

fail, data to be lost, and other problems to occur.)

Keepé) the area clean. Do not place food or liquid on or near the VAXstation
2000.

I(eep the area free of dust. Filter the air. (Dust partmles can interfere
with system cooling and damage hardware, diskettes, and tape cartridges.)

Store supplies, such as diskettes and tape cartridges, at the same
temperature and humidity levels as recommended for the system
environment.
(Refer to the index for more information on diskettes
and tape cartridges.)

Electrical Requirements
A dedica?ted 15-ampere branch circuit is recommended for each system. The
circuit must:

Meeét national and local standards
Provide a good system ground
Be stable

Be free from electrical noise
power disturbances cannot be prevented, add power-conditioning
equipment. Some printers require branch circuits. Consult DIGITAL service
personnel to assess your needs.
If

The ac power source should allow for system expansion. Do not connect
other equipment (such as air conditioners or office copiers) to the circuit
dedicated to the system unit or the monitor.

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1-3

For detailed VAXstation 2000 system specifications, refer
to Appendix A.
For networking information, refer to the Workstations and MicroVAX 2000
o
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Network Guide.

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Step2. Check Your Shipment
You shmuld receive two cartons: the VAXstation 2000 system unit carton and
the consolidation carton. Unpack the boxes and check to see that ymm have
received all the items in Figure 1~—~3 and Figure 1-~4

Figure 1-3:

VAXstatmn 2-’0 System Umt Cartmn Conmnts
HARDWARE

INFORMATION KIT
V AXstation 2000

VA Xstation 2000

SYSTEM GUIDE

SYSTEMUNIT

(THIS GUIDE)

WORKSTA noggw

- VAXstation 2000

—

POWER CORD

and
MicroVAX
GUIDE2C
NETWORK
T-CONNECTOR

(2
TERMINATOR
/ TERMINATO
R (2)

| DE
FLATBLA

LOOPBACK
CONNECTOR

SR/

BOTTOM

DRESS COVER

MONOCHROME
MONITORBC18P
VIDEO CABLE
ASSEMB’LY

_Y{

INTERMEDIARY

ETHERNET CABLE

COLOR MONITOR BC19S
VIDEO CABLE ASSEMBLY

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Figure 1-4: VAXstation 2000 Consolidation Carton Contents

VR260

_OR VR290

MONOCHROME
MONITOR

I
}|

COLOR
MONITOR

OR VR150

COLOR -

MONOCHROME

/ + MONITOR

MONITOR POWER CORD

LK201 KEYBOARD
KEYBOARD FEET

VSXXX-AA MOUSE

You will receive one of the monitors shown in Figure 1-4 and all the other
hardware. Optional items and software are not shown.

Note:

The serial number of the fixed disk is on the packing slip. You
need this serial number to format the fixed disk. Keep the packing slip.

The packing slip also lists all the items you have received.

Note: If you have a diskless system, you will receive an RD/RX cable
with screws. Keep this cable and screws for future upgrade to a system
with a disk.

Caution: Do not place the system unit or expansion boxes on their fronts,
as it may damage the drive doors on the box fronts.

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Use th@ cable-r straining bar as a handle to carry the unit.
You may have received additional items. If youordered ap.emtmgsystem
software, it is in a separate software carton withthe operating system
documantamm Hardware options, suchas printers,a tilt-swivel base for
the 47.5 cm (19 in) monochrome monitor (VR260) (order no. VR10X-AA),
the tablet, or expansion boxes, are ‘packaged in separate boxes. Options, such
as the wzpamsmn adapter and memmy module, come premstalledin the system
unit.

‘

ool

e R g

If your shipment is damaged or if any item that you md@md is mlssmg,
inform the delivery agent and contact your sales representatwe

Save all packing boxes in case you change locations or need to semd back

parts of the system for repair.

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Step 3. How to Set Up the System Unit
First, look at the back of the system unit.

Figure 1-5 shows the ports and
connectors you will use to attach cables to the system unit. Those ports and

connectors are identified by graphic symbols called icons.

SRR

Use the handle on the back of each system unit (Figure 1-5) to carry the

unit,

Caution: Do not place the system unit or expansion boxes on their fronts,
as it may damage the drive doors on the box fronts.

Figure 1-5:

Rear of System Unit
POINTING DEVICE ICON
VIDEO ICON

PRINTER

KEYBOARD ICON

COMMUNICATION ICON

ICON

HALT BUTTON ICON
\J

| /

‘

NETWORK ICON

ETHERNET

SWITCH
¥

27t

VAXstation 2000

(REAR VIEW)
CABLE-RESTRAINING BAR

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Note: To connect your VAXstation 2000 to either Thickwire or ThinWire
Ethernet, see instructions in your Workstations and MicroVAX 2000

Network Guide.

You may set up the VAXstation 2000 system unit on its bottom rubber

feet or on either side.

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If yu set up the VAXstation 2000 system unit on its side, first puton
bottom cover. Follow these steps:
a.

Place the VAXstation 2000 system unit upsmde down
on a level surfam

Locate the bottom wver

Line up the molded inserts on themmdemf th& bottom cover over
the holes on the bottom of the VAXstammn 2000 syatem unit. Them
(Figur
slide the bottom cover until it locks into

Figure 1 —-6: Bottom Cover on System Unit

| BoTTOM
COVER

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Place the VAXstation 2000 system unit in either of the recommended
positions on a level surface. (All the illustrations in this guide show the
VAXstation 2000 system unit positioned on its feet. If you wish to position
the system unit on its side, follow the text and use the illustrations for
cablmg installation reference.)

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- Step

4. How to Connect the Momtm' Cable to

the System Umt
You can attach a monmchmme, a monochmme wnth graymscale, or a color
monitor to your VAXstation 2000 system unit. Table 1-1 shows the available

mumtms and the requlmd monitor cables

Table 1--~1

onitor vas

Monitor

Size

VR150

24 am (15 in) _ monochrome

BC18D

VR150 wmth gray-scale

24 cm (15 in)

monochrome

BC19S

VR160

24 cm (15 in)

color

BC19S

VR260

33.4 cm (19in)

monochrome

BC18P

VR260 with gmywacale

33.4 cm (19 in)

monochrome

BC19S

VR290

326

(19in)

Type

color

Cable Needed

__ BC19S

Caution: Dunot place the system unit on its front when connectmg cables
to the back of the unit, as it may damage the drwe doors on the box

fronts.
Cammn. Do not dmconnect or connect the video cable to the system unit

while the power is on.
1.

Lift the cablewrestrammg bar on the rear of the VAXstation 2000 system
unit.

Note: If you are going to connect the printer and modem cables, leave
the cable-restraining bar up until you have connected those optious
2.

Locate the appropriate video cable asgembly shown in Figure 1-7 (part

no. BC18P) or Figure 1-8 (part no. BC19S).

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igure 1-7:

Video Cable Assembly, BC1 8P

Connect the end of the appropriate video cable to the video port on the
rear of the VAXstation 2000 system unit. The video port is marked with
a video icon.

Insert the monitor video cable with the video-icon side of the monitor
cable facing you (Figure 1-9).

Figure 1-9:

Connecting the Monitor Cable to the System Unit

VIDEO ICON

VAXstation 2000

(REAR VIEW)

CABLE-RESTRAINING BAR
MONITOR CABLE
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station 2000

How to Connect the VAX

1-13

Step 5. How to Set
Up the Small
Monitor (VR150)
The small monochrome monitor can be used in two ways, as a black and
white monitor or as a gray-scale monitor (usmg a 4- or 8-plane color graphic
board option). This section has instructions for setting up both. The small
monochrome monitor has an actual viewing area of 24 cm x 20.3 cm (15 in
diagonal, nominal dimension).

Steps 5, 6, and 7 are repeated for each of the four available monitors.

Step 5 for the small color monitor (VR160) on page 1-25
- Step 5 for the large monochrome monitor (VR260) on page 1-33

Step 5 for the large colm' momtm (VR290) on page 1-49

After you set up your monitor, go to Step 8 on page 1-58.

Figure 1-11: The Small Monuchmme Monitor (vm 50)
T

39.4 CM

(15.5 IN)

MBQ!

369CTMm

(14.5)W)

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Place the monitor on a level surface near the

(Figure 1-12).
k&(&ifi%

VAXstati

cedure requires two people. The monitor

weighs

16.2

150
Figure 1-12: Setting the VR

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1-15

djust the Tilt of the Monitor

Caution: The monitor does not swivel in a complete circle. If you try to
swivel the monitor in a complete circle, you may damage the base.

To set the angle, tilt the monitor forward or backward to the desired \positior\';

You can swivel the monitor about its base and still maintain the tilt angle
(Figure 1-13).

Figure 1-13:

Adjusting Tilt, VR150 Monitor

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

T%
S

ow to Connect the Video Cable Assembly to the Small
;omc,{, rome Monitor (VR150)

gra
If you have a small monochrome monitor (VR150) with a 4-plane
coprocessor for gray-scale display on your screen, you need to connect a cmlm
video cable assembly to your monitor. Follow theinstructionsfor the small

m@nochmme monitor with color cable to use the 4~plaxw graphlcs COprocessor
with yom monochrome mflmtor

Conmmmg the Small Mot
scale

1. Screw the video cable' assembly mwthee mble maumm:ng plate
|

(Figure 1-14).

Caution: Failure to secure the video cable assembly to the cable

mountmg plate may strain the cable and may also cause radio
emlmmms in excess of FCC gmdelmea.

Figure 1-~14 Mounting the Video Cable Aasambly on the Small
Momtor

VIDEO CABLE
ASSEMBLY

CABLE MOUNTING
PLATE

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Connect the VAXstation 2000

“onnect the video cable to the monitor connector on the rear panel.

Push the cable in and turn the connector clockwise to lock it in pla i
|

- (Figure 1-15)..

F’i‘gum 1-~15 'Connecting the Video Cable, Small Monitor |

[ VibkocasLe ML
MOUSE CABLE

KEYBOARD CABLE
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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

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Connecting the Small Monochrome Monitor (VR150) with Gray-scale
1.

Locate the shorter knob of the two knobs that comes with the color video

Screw the video cable assembly into the cable mounting plate

cable.

(Figure 1-16).

Figure 1-16: Mounting Video Cable Assembly on Small Monitor,
o

Color Cable

VIDEO CABLE

ASSEMBLY

CABLE MOUNTING
PLATE

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Caution: Failure to secure the video cable assembly to the cable
mounting plate may strain the cable and may also cause radio
emissions in excess of FCC guidelines.

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1-19

~
4.

Connect ONLY the G video cable to the monitor connector on the rear

panel (Figure 1-17).

-~
|

Push the cable in and turn the connector clockwise to lock it in place.

Note: The R and B connectors will hang freely—do not connect them to

anything.

Figure 1-17:

Connecting

Cable

Connector,

(VR150)

Small

Monitor

)W‘“\
/,

;,,Q\MWWM@@ o

VIDEO CABLE

MOUSE CABLE

KEYBOARD CABLE
NN INY,
YRR

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Step 6. How to Connect the Keyboard to the
Small Monochrome Monitor
1.

Locate the keyboard.

Turn over the keyboard and push in the keyboard feet (Figure 1-18)
Installation of the keyboard feet is optional.

Figure 1-18:

Connecting the Keyboard Feet, Small Monochrome
Monitor

)

KEYBOARD FEET

KEYBOARD

(BOTTOM VIEW)

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Turn the keyboard right side up.

Caution: Do not disconnect or connect the pointing device cable while
the system power is on.

Connect the keyboard cable and pointing device cable to the appropriate

video cable assembly (Figure 1-19 or Figure 1-20).

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1-21

Figure 1-19:

Pointing Device and
Monitor (VR150)

Keyboard

Connection,

MOUSE CABLE

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Small

1-20: Pointing Device and Keyboard Connection,

Small

B ait
N

Monitor with Color Cable

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sasaamnE

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assnans | )
AEEERER
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Figure

HH
tises

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21T]

izinm

VIDEO CABLE

MOUSE CABLE

KEYBOARD CABLE
wNTwIIInny

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If you have no options to connect, proceed to the section on How to Connect
the Power Cords.

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Step 7.

How to Connect the Pointing Device to
the Small Monochrome Monitor (VR150)
Locate the pointing device you wish to use, which may be either a mouse
(standard) or a tablet (optional) (Figure 1-21). The mouse and the tablet
cannot be used at the same time.

Figure 1-21:

Mouse and Tablet, Small Monochrome MOnitor

MOUSE

TABLET

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If you are connecting a tablet, attach the puck or stylus to the tablet before

connecting the tablet to the VAXstation 2000. The instructions that come
with the tablet explain how to connect those components.

Caution: Do not disconnect or connect the pointing device cable while

the system power is on.

Note: To switch the tablet's puck and stylus, first disconnect the tablet
from the VAXstation 2000, then swap the puck or stylus, and reconnect
the tablet to the system.

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Step 5. How to Set Up the Small Color

Monitor

(VR160)

The small color monitor has an actual vieWing area of 24 cm x 20.3 cm (15
in diagonal, nominal dimension).

Steps 5, 6, and 7 are repeated for each of the four available monitors.

Step 5 for the small monochrome monitor (VR150) on page 1-14

Step 5 for the large monochrome monitor (VR260) on page 1-33

Step 5 for the large color monitor (VR290) on page 1-49

After you set up your monitor, go to Step 8,0:n page 1-58.
Figure 1-22:

The VR160 Color Monitor

=70
45.7
CM

\\
\?
‘
_
(14.5 IN)

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1-25

Place the monitor on a level surface near the VAXstation 2000 system unit

—

(Figure 1-23).

Caution: This procedure requires two people. The monitor weighs 23 kg

(51 1b).
Figure 1-23:

Setting the Small Color Monitor (VR160) on a Level

Surface

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

How to Adjust the Tilt of the VR160 Monitor
Caution: The monitor does not swivel in a complete circle. If you try to
swivel the monitor in a complete circle, you may damage the base.
To set the angle, tilt the monitor forward or backward to the desired position.
You can swivel the monitor about its base and still maintain the tilt angle
(Figure 1-24).

Figure 1-24:

Adjusting Tilt, VR160 Monitor

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How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

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How to Connect the Video Cable Assembly to the Small

Color Monitor (VR160)
1.
2.

Face the rear of the monitor.
Swivel the monitor all the way to the left to access the signal cable
connectors.

3.
4.

Locate the signal cable connectors on the monitor,
Connect the signal cables to the monitor (Figure 1-25) in the following

order.
Note: Push each cable in and turn each connector clockwise until it

clicks and locks in place.
a.

Connect the blue signal cable to the connector labeled B.

Connect the green signal cable to the connector labeled G.

Connect the red signal cable to the connector labeled R.

Figure 1-25:

Connecting R, G, and B Signal Cables, VR160 Color
Monitor

B7 o

\\K

B E Rt Bt

‘

VIDEO

’ " CABLE

\{,f

ASSEMBLY

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Step 6. How to Connect the Keyboard to the
Small Color Monitor (VR160)
1.

Locate the keyboard.

Turn over the keyboard and push in the keyboard feet (Figure 1-26).
Installation of the keyboard feet is optional.

Figure 1-26:

Connecting the Keyboard Feet, VR160 Color Monitor

KEYBOARD FEET

KEYBOARD

(BOTTOM VIEW)

MLO-000828

Turn the keyboard right side up.

Caution: Do not disconnect or connect the pointing device cable while
the system power is on.

Connect the keyboard cable and the pointing device cable to the video
cable assembly (Figure 1-27). The socket is marked with a keyboard icon
and pointing device icon.

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1-—-29

Figure 1-27:

Connecting the Keyboard Cable and Pointing Device

—

KEYBOARD

CABLE

DEVICE
CABLE
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Step 7. How to Connect the Pointing Device to
the Small Color Monitor (VR160)
1.

Locate the pointing device you wish to use, either a mouse (standard)
or a tablet (optional) (Figure 1-28). The mouse and the tablet cannot be
used at the same time.

Figure 1-28:

Mouse and Tablet, VR160 Color Monitor

MOUSE

TABLET

TABLET STYLUS
TABLET PUCK

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If you are connecting a tablet, attach the puck or stylus to the tablet
before connecting the tablet to the VAXstation 2000. The instructions
that come with the tablet explain how to connect those components.

Caution: Do not disconnect or connect the pointing device cable while

the system power is on.

Note: To switch the tablet’s puck and stylus, first disconnect the tablet
from the VAXstation 2000, then swap the puck or stylus, and reconnect
the tablet to the system.

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1-31

How to Connect the Video Cable Assembly to the Small
Color Monitor (VR160)
1.

Locate the shorter knob of the two knobs that comes with the color video

cable.
2.

Screw the video cable assembly into the cable mounting plate.

Turn the knob until it is tight (Figure 1-29).

Make sure the video cable assembly is flat against the cable mounting

plate when you start and finish securing the cable to the monitor.

Caution: Failure to secure the video cable assembly screw to the cable
mountmg plate may strain the cable and may also cause radio emissions

~in excess of FCC guidelines.

Figure 1-29:

Mounting Video Cable Assembly Cable on VR160

Monitor

e ‘%‘»i,@,

VIDEQ
CABLE

ASSEMBLY

CABLE
MOUNTING

PLATE

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Note: The voltage level on the color monitor is set at the factory; therefore,
you do not need to reset it.

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Step 5. How to Set Up the Large Monochrome
Monitor (VR260)

The large monochrome monitor can be used in two ways, as a black and
white monitor or as a gray-scale monitor (using a 4- or 8-plane color graphic
board option). This section has instructions for setting up both. The large
monochrome monitor has an actual viewing area of 33.4 cm x 28.2 cm (19
in diagonal, nominal dimension).

Steps 5, 6, and 7 are repeated for each of the four available monitors.

Step 5 for the small monochrome monitor (VR150) on page 1-14

Step 5 for the small color monitor (VR160) on page 1-25

Step 5 for the large color monitor (VR290) on page 1-49

After you set up your monitor, go to Step 8 on page 1-58.

Figure 1-30:

The VR260 Monochrome Monitor

39.5CM

{15.6 IN}

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1-33

Caution: This procedure requires two people. The monitor weighs 18 kg

(40 1b).
Figure 1-31:

Setting the VR260 on a Level Surface

J
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Locate the large monochrome monitor.

To set up the monitor without the tilt-swivel base, place the monitor
right side up on a level surface near the VAXstation 2000 system unit.

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If you have an optional tilt-swivel base for the monitor, follow these
steps
a.

Place the monitor upside down on a level surface.

Loosen the monitor feet by turning them counterclockwise
(Figure 1-32).

Figure 1-32:

Connecting Tilt-swivel Base, VR260 Monochrome
Monitor

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How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1-35

Locate the tilt-swivel base (Figure 1-33).

Figure 1-33:

Tilt-swivel Base, VR260 Monochrome Monitor

HOLES

TILT LEVER

BASE
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Position the tilt-swivel base over the monitor with the tilt lever on

the front (screen) side of the monitor.

Lower the base so that the four monitor feet go into the corresponding

holes on the base.

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Pull the base toward the back of the system until the base slides and

locks in place (Figure 1-34).

Figure 1-34:
|

Locking Tilt-swivel Base in Place, VR260 Monochrome
Monitor

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1-37

Tighten the monitor feet.

Place the monitor right side up on a level surface near the VAXstation

2000.

To adjust the tilt of the monitor, pfess down on the tilt lever and

move the monitor to the desired angle. The monitor locks into place
when you take your hand off the tilt lever (Figure 1-35).

Figure 1-35:

Adjusting Tilt, VR260 Monochrome Monitor

TILT LEVER
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How to Connect the Video Cable Assembly to the Large

Monochrome Monitor (VR260)
If you have a large monochrome monitor (VR260) with a 4-plane graphics

coprocessor to display gray-scale on your screen, you will need to connect a

color video cable assembly to your large monochrome monitor. Follow the
instructions in the section, Large Monochrome Monitor with 4-plane Graphics
Coprocessor to connect the color video cable assembly on your monochrome
|

monitor.

How to Connect the Video Cable Assembly to the Large Monochrome

Monitor (VR260) tWithout 4-plane Graphics Coprocessor
1. Insert the monitor connector into the socket on the back of the monitor.
Turn the connector clockwise to fasten (Figure 1-36).

Fastening the Monitor Connector, VR260 Monochrome

Figure 1-36:

Monitor

|
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VIDEO

CONNECTOR

COMPOSITE /
VIDEO BNC

CONNECTOR

TO SYSTEM

BCI8P CABLE
VIDEO
ASSEMBLY

1
MLO-00084

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1-39

Insert the pins and the knob of the video cable assembly into the holes
to the right of the monitor connector on the rear of the monitor. Turn

the knob clockwise to screw in the video cable assembly (Figure 1-37).

Figure 1-37:

Connecting

the Video
Monochmme Monitor

Cable

Assembly

CABLE ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING HOLE

ALIGNMENT M
PINS

‘

TO SYSTEM

MLO-000842

1—40

VAXstation 2000 System Guide

VRZSO

Large Monochrome Monitor (VR260) with 4-plane Graphics

Coprocessor

Insert ONLY the G video cable connector of the color video cable assembly
(BC19S) into the socket on the back of the monitor (Figure 1-38).

Turn the connector clockwise to fasten.

Note: The R and B connectors will hang freely—do not connect them
to anything.

Figure 1-38:

G VIDEO /
CONNECTOR

Connecting G Cable Connector of the Color Cable,

VR260 Monochrome Monitor

-~ \ TO SYSTEM
‘

BC19S

VIDEO CABLE
ASSEMBLY
MLO-000D84.3

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1—41

3. Locate the fihmter knob of the two knobs that come with the color video
cable.

Insert the knob into the color video cable assembly.

Turn the knob (Figure 1-39) on the video cable assembly clockwise to
secure it to the monitor.

Figure 1-39:

Video Cable Assembly Knob

CABLE ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING HOLE

ALIGNMENT
PINS

MLO-000844

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Step 6. How to Connect the Keyboard to the
Large Monochrome Monitor (VR260)
1.

Locate the keyboard.

Turn over the keyboard and push in the keyboard feet (Figure 1-40).
Installation of the keyboard feet is optional.

Figure

1-40:

Connecting the Keyboard Feet, VR260 Monochrome
Monitor

KEYBOARD FEET

KEYBOARD

(BOTTOM VIEW)

MLO-000828

Turn the keyboard right side up.

Caution: Do not disconnect or connect the keyboard cable while the

system power is on.

Connect the free end of the keyboard cable to the appropriate video cable
assembly on the rear of the monitor (Figure 1-41 or Figure 1-42). The
socket is marked with a keyboard icon.

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1—43

Figure 1-41:

Keyboard Connection, VR260 Monochrome Monitor

MONOCHROME MONITOR
VIDEO CABLE ASSEMBLY
KEYBOARD DEVICE ICON

MLO--000845

Figure 1-42:

Keyboard Connection, VR260 Monochrome Monitor
and Color Cable

CABLE ASSEMBLY

MLO-000846

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

—_

Step 7. How to Connect the Pointing Device to

the Large Monochrome Monitor (VR260)
1.

Lucsate the pointing device you wish to use, which may be either a mouse
(standard) or a tablet (optional) (Figure 1-43). The mouse and the tablet
canmmtbe used at the same time.
4
|

Figure 1-43: Mouse and Tablet, VR260 Monochrome Monitor
MOUSE

TABLET

TABLET STYLUS

TABLET PUCK

If you are connecting a tablet, attach the puck or stylus to the tablet

before connecting the tablet to the VAXstation 2000.

The instructions

that come with the tablet explain how to connect those components.

Note:

To switch the tablet's puck and stylus, first disconnect the

tablet from the VAXstation 2000, then swap the puck or stylus, and
reconnect the tablet to the system.

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1—45

Caution: Do not disconnect or connect the pointing device cable to
the monitor while the system power is on.
3.

Push the free end of the pointing device cable into the socket marked
with a pointing device icon. (Figure 1-44 or Figure 1-45).

Figure 1-44:

Pointing

Device

Connection,

VR260

Monochrome

Monitor

TO SYSTEM

POINTING DEVICE ICON

MONOCHROME MONITOR

VIDEO CABLE ASSEMBLY
MLO-D00B47

1—-46

VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Figure 21-—45

Pointing Device Connection, VR260 Monochrome
Monitor with Color Cable

POINTING DEVICE ICON
COLOR MONITOR VIDEO
CABLE ASSEMBLY

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1—47

How to Set the Voltage on the Large Monochrome

Monitor (VR260)

DIGITAL has set the voltage select switch on the large monochrome monitor
for the country where the monitor will be installed. If the monitor’s voltage
select switch setting does not match your country’s source voltage, change
the setting on the monitor as in Figure 1-46.

Caution:
“monitor.

An incorrect voltage select switch setting will damage the

Figure 1-46:

Voltage Switch Setting for the VR260 Monochrome
Monitor

r VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH
120 V1N N, AMERICA,
8. AMERICA, AND

JAPAN, THE
EWITCH IS SET
BETWEEN 100-120 V.

240

®p>

IN OTHER COUNTRIES,

THE SWITCH IS SET

seTwEEN 200.250 v.

IF YOU REQUIRE
VOLTAGE WITHIN
THESE PARAMETERS,
USE THE 230 V SETTING.

MLD-~000849

After your monitor is set up, go to Step 8 on page 1-58.

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Step 5. How to Set Up the Large Color Monitor
(VR290)

The large color monitor has an actual viewing area of 32.6 cm x 27.5 cm (19
in diagonal, nominal dimension).

Steps 5, 6, and 7 are repeated for each of the four available monitors.
e Step 5 for the small monochrome monitor (VR150) on page 1-14

e Step 5 for the small color monitor (VR160) on ’page 1-25
e Step 5 for the large monochrome monitor (VR260) on page 1-33
After you set up your monitor, go to Step 8 on page 1-58.
Figure 1-47:

The VR290 Color Monitor

47 CM

(18.5 IN)

54.6 CM
{21.5 IN}

MLO-DO0OBS0

Note: The electromagnetism from your monitor may damage diskettes by
distorting or erasing the magnetic patterns. Do not place any magnetic media
on or near your monitor.

Caution: This procedure requires two people. The monitor weighs 36 kg

(80 1b).

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1—49

Figure 1-48:

Setting the VR290 on a Level Surface

5
MLO-000831

Locate the large color monitor (VR290).

Place the monitor on a level surface near the VAXstation 2000 system

unit.

To tilt the monitor:
a.

1-50

Slide the tilt-lock lever (Figure 1-49) away from you (toward the back
of the monitor) to unlock the monitor from the base.

VAXstation 2000 System Guide

—

Figure 1-49:

Tilt-lock Lever, VR290 Color Monitor

Tilt the monitor to the desired position.

Slide the lever toward you to lock the monitor in place.

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1-51

How to Connect the Video Cable Assembly to the Large

Color Monitor (VR290)

The color video cable assembly comes with two different length knobs to
attach it to the monitor. The longer knob is for the large color monitor
(VR290). The shorter knob is for the small monochrome monitor (VR150)
with gray-scale capabilities.
S
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1.

Insert

the

connectors

corresponding

the

and

video

cables

into

and

sockets

the

back

monitor

(Figure 1-50). Turn each connector clockwise to fasten.

Figure 1-50:

R, G, and B Sockets, VR290 Color Monitor

COLOR
VIDEO
CABLE
ASSEMBLY

TO SYSTEM
MLO-000852

1-52

the

VAXstation 2000 System Guide

the

Locate the longer knob of the two knobs that come with the color video

cable.

Insert the knob into the color video cable assembly¢
Turn the knob (Figure 1-51) on the video cable assembly clockwise to
secure it to the monitor.

Figure 1-51: Video Cabla"Asse‘mblv'Knob, VRZQO Color Monitor

CABLE ASSEMBLY

MOUNTING HOLE

knos”|

TO SYSTEM
MLO-000853

Note: The voltage level on the color monitor is set at the factory: you
do not need to reset it.

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1-53

Step 6.

How to Connect the Keyboard to the

Large Color Monitor (VR290)
1.

Locate the keyboard.

Turn over the keyboard and push in the keyboard feet (Figure 1-52).
Installation of the keyboard feet is optional.

Figure 1-52:

Connecting the Keyboard Feet, VR290 Color Monitor

KEYBOARD FEET

KEYBOARD
(BOTTOM VIEW)

MLO-000828

Turn the keyboard right side up.

Caution: Do not disconnect or connect the keyboard cable while the
system power is on.

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

4. Cnnnect the free end of the keyboard cable to the video cable assembly
on the rear of the monitor. The socket is marked with a keyboard icon.
Figure 1-53 shows the keyboard connected to the VR290 color monitor.

Figure 1 ~53: Keyboard Connection, VR290 Color Monitor

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CABLE ASSEMBLY

MLO-000854

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1-55

Step 7. How to Connect thePointing Devnce to

the Large Color Monitor (VR290)
1.

Locate the pointingdevice you wish to use, which may be either a mouse

(standard) or a tablet (optional) (Figure 1-54). The mouse and the tablet
cannot be used at the same time.

Figure

1-54:

Mouse and Tablet, VR290 Color Monitor

MOUSE

TABLET

MLO-000829

Note:

To switch the tablet’s puck and stylus, first disconnect the
tablet from the VAXstation 2000, then swap the puck or stylus, and

reconnect the tablet to the system.

Caution: Do not disconnect or connect the pointing device cable while

the system power is on.

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Push the free end of the pointing device cable into the socket on the

video cable assembly (Figure 1-55). The socket is marked with a pointing
device icon.
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Figum 1-55: ~ Pointing Device Connection, VR290 Color Monimr' |

COLOR MONITOR VIDEO
CABLE ASSEMBLY

fosss
S

TO POINTING DEVICE

MLO-DO0BSE

After your monitor is set up, go to Step 8 on page 1-58.

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1-57

Step 8. How to Connect the Options
To

connect

printer,

modem,

or expansion

box

~T
cables,

the

instructions in this section under the option you are connecting. The options
can be connected in any order; however, it is easier to connect the expansion

box(es) last.

If you order the memory module or expansion adapter after the initial
shipment, contact your service representative to install those items.

How to Connect a Printer
This section describes how to connect the following DIGITAL printers:
*

®*

Laser printers
—

LNO3

—

LNO3 PLUS

—

LNO3R

Color printers
—

LCGO1

—

1J250/252

Dot matrix printers
—

LA210

—

LA75

Cables are required to connect a printer to the VAXstation 2000. You must
order the appropriate cable in addition to the printer. Most printers require
the BCCO5 cable.
Table 1-2 shows the required cable for other printers.

Table 1-2:

Cables for Printers

Printers

Required Cable

LA75

DECconnect office (part no. BC16E) and
9-pin printer port adapter (part no. H8571B)

LJ250/252

BC19M

Contact your sales representative if you did not already order those items.

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

How to Connect a Printer, Step-by-step
-

1. Unpack and set up the printer according to instructions that are shipped
with the printer.

Make sure that the on-off switches for the printer and the VAXstation

- 2000 system unit are set to 0 (off).

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1-59

To connect LN03, LNO3 PLUS, LNO3R, LA210, LCGO01, printers,
do the

following:
a.

If the cable-restraining bar on the rear of the VAXstation 2000 is not

already lifted, lift it up.

Locate the printer cable (part no.
LJ250/252 (part no. BCC19-15).

Attach the larger end of the printer cable to the back of the printer.

BCC05) or BC19M cable for the

(Check the documentation that shipped with the printer.)

Attach the free end of the printer cable to the printer port on the back
of the VAXstation 2000 (Figure 1-56).

with a printer icon.

Figure 1-56:

The printer port is marked

Connected Printer Cable

PRINTER CABLE

CABLE-RESTRAINING BAR
MLO--000856

1—-60

VAXstation 2000 System Guide

To connect the LA75 printer, do the following:

a.
b.
c.

Locate the 9-pin printer port adapter (part no. H8571B).
If the cable-restraining bar on the rear of the VAXstation 2000 system

unit is not already lifted, lift it up.

Connect the printer port adapter (Figure 1-57) to the printer port
on the rear of the VAXstation 2000 system unit. The printer port is
marked with a printer icon.

Figure

1-57:

Connected Printer Port Adapter

PRINTER

ICON

MLO-000857

CABLE-RESTRAINING BAR

Use your fingers to tighten the 9-pin adapter’s thumbscrews on the

Locate the DECconnect office cable (part no. BC16E).

9-pin printer port adapter by turning them clockwise.

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1—61

Connect either end of the DECconnect office cable into the printer

port adapter (Figure 1-58). (The two ends of the DECconnect office
cable are identical and, therefore, interchangeable.)

Figure 1-58:

DECconnect Office Cable Connected to Printer Port

Adapter

PRINTER PORT

ADAPTER

DECconnect
OFFICE CABLE

MLO-000858

Connect the free end of the DECconnect office cable into the LA75’s

6-pin connector. (Check the documentation that shipped with the
LA75 to locate the 6-pin connector.)

1-62

VAXstation 2000 System Guide

iy,

Extendirig LA75’s DECconnect Office Cable
To extend the length of the LA75’s DECconnect office cable, do the following.
If you do not have the optional items mentioned, contact your sales
representative.

1. Locate the additional DECconnect office cable. The DECconnect office
|

cable comes in different lengths.

Locate the cable coupler (part no. H8572).

3. Insert either end of the additional DECconnect office cable length into
|
either side of the cable coupler.
4. If you want to shorten the cable length, use a crimping tool. Follow the
instructions that shipped with the crimping tool for shortening the cable.
5. Insert either end of the LA75’s DECconnect office cable into the free
end of the cable coupler (Figure 1-59). (You can install as many cable
couplers as you have cable segments.)

Figure 1-59:

DECconnect Office Cable and Cable Coupler
EXTRA CABLE LENGTH

CABLE COUPLER

DECconnect OFFICE CABLE

MLO--000858

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1—63

Operation Procedures
Set the printer’s baud rate to 4800 to match the VAXstation 2000 system

printer port baud rate.

unit’s

(Refer to the documentation that shipped with the
printer for setting the baud rates.) Then check the following list to
see what
procedures you need to follow for the proper operation of your printer.

For systems running ULTRIX operating system software, you must set the

printer for 7-bit ASCII. (Refer to the documentation that shipped with the

printer to set 7-bit ASCII.)

The LA210 printer requires that the XOFF and Wrap be enabled. (Refer
to the LA210 documentation for switch-toggling information.)
-

B1 through B4 control baud rate. For example, set B1 and B4 to on for a

4800-baud rate.

The next two switches control paper size. For example, set to US and
A4
for United States letter size paper.

The Y/D switch controls cabling. The D setting is for a direct connection,
and the Y setting is for the eavesdrop connection.
The S1 and S2 switches control byte size and parity. Set both to off for
8-bit bytes and no parity checking.

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

Refer to the operating system documentation to define the printer port.
For systems running ULTRIX operating system software, you must run
LPR setup. Refer to the ULTRIX-32w System Management Guide.

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

How to Connect a Modem
A modem allows communication between the VAXstation 2000 and another
system over telephone lines. This section describes how to connect a modem
to your VAXstation 2000.
1.

Unpack and set up the modem according to mstructmns that shlpped
with the modem.

Set the modem’s baud rate to 1200 to match the VAXstation 2000 system
unit’s communication port’s baud rate. (Refer to the documentation that
shipped with the modem for setting baud rates.)

Locate the modem’s 25-conductor cable (part no. BCCO04). If you

do not already have this cable, you must order one from your sales
representative.

Connect an end of the 25-conductor cable to the modem’s 25-pin
connector.

(Check the documentation that shipped with the modem

to locate the modem’s 25-pin connector.)

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

Connect the free end of the modem'’s 25-conductor signal cable to the
video cable assembly marked with a double-arrow communications icon
(Figure 1-60).

Use your fingers to tighten the thumbscrews on the modem'’s signal cable

by turning them clockwise.

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

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1—65

Figure 1-60:

Connected Modem Signal Cable

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COMMUNICATIONS ICON
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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

How to Connect an Expansion Box
Caution: Only devices such as the RD53-Fx and the RD54-Fx, which
were designed to operate with the VAXstation 2000, may be attached to

connector B. Likewise, devices such as the RD53-Fx or RD54-Fx must not

be connected to other systems for which they were not designed. Circuit
damage and/or data loss may occur.

Caution: Do not place the system unit or expansion boxes on their fronts,
as it may damage the drive doors on the box fronts.

Use the cable-restraining bar as a handle to carry the unit.

The expansion box houses either a tape drive or a fixed disk drive and is
shipped with a drive cable. The drive cable connects the expansion box to
the VAXstation 2000 system unit’s expansion adapter.

a fixed disk and one
You may install a total of two expansion boxes (one with

with a tape drive). If you are connecting more than one expansion box, first
install the expansion box with the tape drive and then install the expansion
box with the fixed disk.

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1—67

How to Position the Expansion Box
1.

You may set up the expansion box on top of the system unit, underneath
the VAXstation 2000 system unit, on its bottom rubber feet, or on either
side.
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If you want to position the expansion box on its side, you should first
install the bottom cover.
To install the bottom dress cover, do the
following:

Place the expansion box upside down on a level surface.
b.

Locate the bottom cover. Line up the molded inserts on the inside of
the bottom cover over the holes on the bottom of the expansion box
(Figure 1-61). Then slide the bottom cover until it locks into place.

Figure 1-61:

Bottom Cover on Expansion Box

BOTTOM

COVER

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MLO-0008 16

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

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

positions. (The illustrations throughout this guide show one expansion
box set up on top of the VAXstation 2000 system unit (Figure 1-62). If
you wish to position the expansion box in one of the other positions,
follow the text and use the illustrations for cabling installation reference.)

Figure 1-62:

Expansion Box on Top of System Unit

EXPANSION
BOX

/ VAXstation 2000
SYSTEM UNIT

/ EXPANSION
ADAPTER

MLO-000862

If you are connecting two expansion boxes, only one expansion box can
be placed on top of the system unit; the other one must be placed on its
side or underneath the VAXstation 2000 system unit.

Caution: Do not place two expansion boxes on top of the VAXstation
2000 system unit. You will damage the system unit and internal
boards.

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

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1—69

How to Connect the Tape Drive Cable

Locate the tape drive cable (part no. BC19J]). (The tape drive cable is

available in different lengths; therefore, your tape drive cable may be
different than in Figure 1-63.)

Figure 1-63:

Tape Drive Cable

MLO-~000863

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

2. Insert an end of the tape drive cable into connector A on the expansion
adapter (Figure 1-64). (Each end of the cable is identical and, therefore,
interchangeable.)

Tape Drive Cable Connected to Expansion Adapter

Figure 1-64:

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5

EXPANSION BOX
(REAR VIEW)

V AX station 2000
(REAR VIEW)

)
d

EXPANSION

ADAPTER

CONNECTOR A/< =J TS

TAPE DRIVE CABLE
MLO-000864

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1-71

Fasten the bail lock connectors on the tape drive cable connector by
pressing them in with your finger (Figure 1-65).

Figure

1-65:

Fastening the Bail Lock Connectors

BAIL LOCK

CONNECTOR

TAPE DRIVE

CABLE
MLG--000865

Make sure the cable-restraining bar on the rear of the VAXstation 2000
system unit is replaced. If the cable-restraining bar is not replaced, press

it in with your fingers until it locks into place.

Lift the cable-restraining bar on the expansion box.

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Insert the free end of the tape drive cable under the cable-restraining bar
on the expansion box and into the 50-position IEEE connector on the
expansion box (Figure 1-66).

Figure 1-66:

Tape Drive Cable Connected to Expansion Box
50 - POSITION IEEE CONNECTOR

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CABLE-RESTRAINING BAR

TAPE DRIVE CABLE
MLO-000866

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

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1-73

How to Connect the Disk Drive Cable
1.

Locate the disk drive cable (part no.

BC17Y). (The disk drive cable is
available in different lengths; therefore, your disk drive cable may be
different than in Figure 1-67).

Figure 1-67:

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Disk Drive Cable

VAXstation 2000 System Guide

—

Insert an end of the disk drive cable into connector B on the expansion
adapter (Figure 1-68). (Each end of the cable is identical and, therefore,
interchangeable.)

Figure 1-68:

Disk Drive Cable Connected to Expansion Adapter

EXPANSION

(REAR VIEW)

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'CONNECTOR B

ADAPTER

DISK DRIVE CABLE

MLO-000868

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1-795

Use the flat-blade screwdriver you received with your shipment to turn
the two disk drive cable connector screws clockwise (Figure 1-69).

Figure 1-69:

Fastening the Disk Drive Cable

MLO-000869

Make sure the cable-restraining bar on the rear of the VAXstation 2000
system unit is replaced. If the cable-restraining bar is not replaced, press

it in with your fingers until it locks into place.

Lift the cable-restraining bar on the expansion box.

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Insert the free end of the disk drive cable under the cable-restraining bar
on the expansion box and into the 50-position D-sub connector on the
expansion box as shown in Figure 1-70.

Figure 1-70:

Disk Drive Cable Connected to the Expansion Box
50 - POSITION D-SUB CONNECTOR

—

CABLE-RESTRAINING BAR

DISK DRIVE CABLE

MLO-000870

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

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1-77

Step 9. How to Connect the Power Cords
1.

Make sure the cable-restraining bar on the rear of the VAXstation 2000
and on any expansion box is replaced. If any cable-restraining bar is not

replaced, press it in with your fingers until it locks into place.
2.

Locate the monitor power cord and system unit power cord (Figure 1-71).
The two cords are the same type and interchangeable. Make sure that the

plugs fit the wall outlet. If they do not, contact your sales representative.
3.

Make sure that the monitor on-off switch is set to 0 (off) for the monitor
that you have (Figures 1-72, 1-73, 1-74, and 1-75).

Figure 1-71:

Power Cords

100-200
V

POWER CORD

MLO-00087 1

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Figure 1-72:

On-Off Switch, VR290 Color Monitor
(

MLO-000872

Figure 1-73: On-Off Switch, VR260 Mo,nochrome Monitor

)
MONOCHROME
MONITOR
POWER
SWITCH

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MLO-000873

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1-79

Figure 1-74:

On-Off Switch, VR160 Color Monitor

POWER
ll

]

-O—

INDICATOR

DEGAUSS

POWER

SWITCH

—_—

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

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MLO-000874

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Figure 1-75:

On-Off Switch, VR150 Monochrome Monitor

POWER
(mnwm £SS CONTRAST POWER
ON/OFF
INDICATOR

MLO-000875

Connect the monitor’s power cord to the monitor first and then to an
outlet (Figures 1-76, 1-77, 1-78, and 1-79).

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

Caution: To avoid damaging a monitor that has been moved inside from
a cold environment, let the monitor warm to room temperature before
you turn it on.

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1-—-81

Figure 1-76: Power Cord Connection, VR290 Color Monitor

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MLO-000876

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Figure 1-77:

Power Cord Connection, VR260 Monochrome Monitor

TO OUTLET ~equ
MLO-000877

How to Connect the VAXstation 2000

1—-83

Figure 1-78:

Power Cord Connection, VR160 Color Monitor

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POWER

CORD
MLO-000878

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Figure 12--79: Power Cord Connection, VR150 Monochrome Monitor
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1-—85

Step 10. How to Start the Monitor
1.

Set the monitor power switch to the on position.

Watch for the green power indicator to turn on. Wait about 30 seconds
for a video display.
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Note: If the green power indicator does not turn on, or if a video display

does not appear, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter in this manual.

Set the brightness and contrast controls

Increase both the brightness and contrast to maximum.
2.

Decrease

the

brightness

until

the

disappears.

raster (background

intensity)

just

Adjust the contrast to your viewing preference.
4.

Adjust the monitor to a comfortable viewing angle.

Caution: If you have a tilt-swivel base, the monitor does not swivel
in a complete circle. If you try to swivel the monitor in a complete

circle, you may damage the base.

To set the angle, tilt the monitor forward or backward to the desired
You can swivel the monitor about its base and still maintain

position.

the tilt angle.
6.

The color monitor may show signs of poor color purity after swivel action.
Poor color purity exists if you see other colors scattered in different places

in the screen display. Press the degauss switch for five seconds to correct

color distortions.

Note: If you need to press the degauss switch again, wait 10 minutes
to allow the circuit to fully reactivate.
7.

Be sure to turn off the monitor before you start the system.

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How t}o Start the System
1.

Mak@ sure that the on-off switch on the VAXstation 2000 system unit is
set to 0 (off) (Figure 1-80).

Figure 1-80:

On-Off Switch, System Unit

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Connect the VAXstation 2000 system unit's power cord to the system
unit first and then to an outlet (Figure 1-81).
|

Figure 1-81:

Power Cord Connection, System Unit
POWER CORD CONNECTION

TO WALL
OUTLET
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If you have the optional expansion box(es) connected, make sure the
‘expansion box on-off switch is also set to 0 (off). (The on-off switch on
the expansion box is located in the same place as the system unit’s on-off
switch.) Next connect the expansion box power cord to the expansion
|

box and then to an outlet (Figure 1-82).

Figure 1-82:

Power Cord Connection, Expansion Box
POWER CORD CONNECTION

S——_
=

EXPANSION BOX

\’
.

@ _J

~ @
55)

==\
N

T%T:”\ {/

‘;

VA Xstation

2000

SYSTEM UNIT

POWER

POWER CORD
CONNECTION

POWER

CORD
|

TO WALL

OUTLET

MLO-000882

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Step 11. How to Test the VAXstation 2000
The VAXstation 2000 diagnostics tests are stored in VAXstation 2000 read-only

memory. After every power up, the VAXstation 2000 automatically starts the

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

of your VAXstation 2000.
1.

Before you turn on your system, open the drive door on the front of the

VAXstation 2000.

Remove the cardboard shipping insert from the inside of the drive door
by placing fingers in the insert’s finger slots and lifting out (Figure 1-83).

Figure 1-83:

Removing Cardboard Shipping Insert in Door

FINGER SLOTS

MLO-000883

If your VAXstation 2000 contains an RX33 diskette drive, remove its

cardboard shipping insert. To remove the insert:

Flip up the lever on the diskette drive (Figure 1-84).

Remove the cardboard insert (Figure 1-85).

Close the drive door.

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Figure 1---84

Diskette Drive Lever

MLO-000022

Figure 1-85: Removing Cardboard Shipping Insert in Diskette Drive

MLO-000023

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Caution: Power up any expansion boxes before powering on the system
unit so that any tapes or disks can be included in the configuration.
5.

Start the equipment.

Start the monitor by setting the monitor power switch to 1 (on).

Start any optional equipment (for example, printers and expansion
boxes) by setting the on-off switch to 1 (on).

Start the VAXstation 2000 by setting the system unit power switch to
1 (on).

Caution:

Do not power down the VAXstation 2000 until power-up
Wait until you see either the console prompt

testing is complete.

(>>>) or the first screen of your operating system software or wait

until the system unit attempts to bootstrap. If the following display
appears, press the halt button to see the results of the self test.
B3 BOOT SYS
-DUAO

-ESAQO

754 RETRY

Powering down before testing is complete may destroy data in the
system’s nonvolatile random-access memory.
6.

The monitor screen then displays a power-up display. The following
three displays are examples of successful power-up displays. Find the
display that matches your power-up display. Some of these displays
require user interaction.

Possible system problems are indicated by one or two question marks (?
or ??) on the monitor screen. If a single or double question mark appears

and no explanation of this possible problem is given in the example,
or if you do not see one of the displays listed below, power down the

VAXstation 2000 and review each installation step. Repeat the power-up
procedure. If you still have trouble, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter

in this manual.

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You may see a display similar to the following;:

KA410-B V2.1
F..E...D...C...B...A...9...8...7...6...5...4...3_..2_..17..
7?7
?
?
7?7

E
D
6
1

0040
0050
O00AO0
00CO

0000.0005
0000.0005
0000.4001
0000.7004

>>>

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

If the line with the ? D appears, the battery charge is low. Once the
system is powered up, it will take about 17 hours for the battery to
recharge.

If the line with the ? 6 appears, the diagnostics do not find a tape
drive installed. If you do not have a tape drive installed, ignore this
message. However, if you do have a tape drive installed, power
down the VAXstation 2000 system unit and review the tape drive
installation steps (refer to Connecting the Expansion Box). If you still
have trouble, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter of this manual.

If the line with the ?? 1 appears, the Ethernet module is contained
within the system unit, but the outer Ethernet cable has not been
connected yet. Refer to the Workstations and MicroVAX 2000 Network
Guide, to install the ThinWire Ethernet cable.

If the monitor screen displayed other possible system errors, refer to
the Troubleshooting chapter of this manual. If the screen displayed
only the possible system errors listed above, proceed to How to Enter
the Test Commands.

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Or, you may see a display similar to the following:
KA410-B

V2.1

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

..17..

83 BOOT SYS
- DUAO
- ESAO

754 RETRY

The screen may also display the following devices: DUA1, DUA2, or
MUAQ. Press the halt button to get the console prompt (>>>).

The halt button is marked with an encircled triangle or halt icon

(Figure 1-86).

Figure 1-86:

Halt Button
UNDERNEATH VIEW

MLO-000025

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

7?02 EXT HLT

PC = 00001B46

~
>>>

The system was trying to search the network for the operating system
software and did not find it. However, the networking hardware

and operating system software have not been installed yet. You will
be instructed later in this guide in Connect ThinWire Ethernet about
where to refer for connecting networking hardware. You will install
the operating system software after completing the steps in this guide.
Proceed to How to Enter the Test Commands.
Or, you may see a display similar to the following:
KA410-B

V2.1

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

- DUAO

%VMB-F-ERR,
%VMB-I-STS,

PC = nnnnnnnn
RO = nnnnnnnn

84 FAIL
D22

That example may also display one of the following devices: DUAI,
DUA2, MUADO, or ESAQ. Ignore that message. That message indicates
that the system did not find the operating system on the device
mentioned (DUAO in this example). However, the operating system
software has not been installed yet. You will be instructed to install
the operating system software after completing the steps in this guide.
Proceed to How to Enter the Test Commands.

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How to Enter the Test Commands
1.

The first time you start the VAXstation 2000 system unit, you must
initialize the keyboard.
Select the language to match your keyboard
language by pressing the corresponding number key from the keyboard

language menu and then press RETURN (Figure 1-87). If you do not
select a number and just press RETURN, the default is English (Option
3).

Figure

1-87:

Keyboard Language Menu

Dansk

Deutsch

2)
3)

Deutech
English

English (British/Irish)
Espaiiol
Frangais
Francais (Canadien)

B)
6)
7)

|
(Schweiz)

8)
9)

Francaie (Suisse Romande)
Italiano
10) Nederlands
11) Norsk
12) Portugués

13) Suomi
14) Svenska
16) Vlaams
MLO-000024

Note: A different keyboard is supplied for each language. If you do
not know the language variation of the keyboard you received, check

the packing list or check with your sales representative.

The language you choose is saved in nonvolatile memory; therefore,
subsequent powerups do not display the keyboard language menu. If
you wish to change the keyboard language, refer to the Troubleshooting

chapter of this manual.

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

display may be different.

>>> TEST 50
V2.1
KA410-B
ID 08-00-2B-02-CF-A4

MONO
7CLK
NVR
DZ

MEM

0000.0001
. 0005
0000
. 0001
0000
0000. 0001

00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 000012A0
0002.0001

00200000

MM
FP
IT
HDC

0000.0001
0000.0001
0000.0001
1710.0001

000146B8 00000000 00000320

?TPC-

0000.4001

FFFFFFO3 FFFFFFO5 FFFFFFO6 FFFFFFO5 FFFFFFO6 FFFFFFO5 FFFFFFO5 FFFFFFO5

SYS
4PLN
7?NI

0000.0001
0000.0001 V1.0
0000.7004 V1.1

>>>

Information about the system is represented by the mnemonics listed in
Table 1-3.

Table 1-3:

of Mnemonics
Definition

Mnemonics

Device

CLK

System Clock

4PLN

4-plane graphics coprocessor

8PLN

8-plane graphics coprocessor

DZ
FP

HDC

Serial Line Controller
Floating Point

Disk Controller

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~Table 1-3 (Cont.):

Definition of Mnemonics

Mnemonics

Device

Interval Timer

MEM

Memory

Memory Management

MONO

Monochrome Video Circuits on System
Module

Network Interconnect Option Module

NVR

Nonvolatile RAM

SYS

Interrupt Controller and Ethernet ID ROM

TPC

Tape Controller

The “HDC” mnemonic represents the disk controller. The first group of
numbers after the “HDC " line in the screen display tell you what type
of device is installed. Look at Table 1-4 to determine which devices are

listed in the display on your screen. Compare the devices listed on your
screen to the devices that were installed with your system.

Table 1—4:

Device Numbers
Storage
Capacity

Number

Device

Height

in Kilobytes

146B8

RD32

half

41,820

22000

RD53

full

69,632

4C437

RD54

full

155,677

960

RX33 media in

half

1200

half

400

the disk drive
320

RX50 media in
the disk drive

If differences exist, review the installation procedures in this manual to
make sure that every device has been properly connected. Repeat TEST
50. If differences still exist, check with your service representative.

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After your VAXstation 2000 successfully completes the power-up tests, you

can use the fixed disk drive to check the fixed disk and set the default boot
device before connecting the operating system software.

How to Check the Fixed Disks
The Fixed Disk Verifier reports any faults in the fixed disks. It can also 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. This test locates and reports any faults in the fixed disks in the
system. Give this information to your service representative.

You can also use the verifier to determine what kind of drives are contained
in your system.

The verifier takes 5 minutes for an RD32 fixed disk drive, 8 minutes for an
RD53, and 20 minutes for an RD54.

Note: The fixed disk verifier does not destroy software or data on the
disk.

Note: Read your software documentation for shutdown procedures before

halting the system.

1. Put the VAXstation 2000 in console mode by pressing the halt button on
the rear of the system unit.

Type TEST 71 at the console prompt (>>>), then press RETURN.
The following text is displayed:
VSmsv_QUE_unitno (0-1)7

3. 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_STS_Siz ..... 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.]

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If the disk has not been formatted or a problem occurs with the disk, the
following text appears:
,

VSmsv_STS_Siz ..... ?7?
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
program will not be able to complete the formatting procedure
. If this

happens, call your service representative.
4.

Type 1 and press RETURN if you want to continue. To stop the
verifier,
1.
The verifier stops, an error message is

type anything other than

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

.....0OK

VSmsv_STS_OBBcnt = 14
VSmsv_STS_NBBcnt = 0

VSmsv_RES_Succ

>>>

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.

VSmsv_STS_NBBcnt = X

[X indicates any number higher than 50]

Call your service representative.
5.

Type BOOT (or BOOT followed by the name of the device that contains

operating system software) at the console prompt and press RETURN

return to normal operation.

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Step 12. How to Format the Fixed Disk
If you found a bad block on your disk after running the format verifier, you
will need to format the fixed disk.

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

To format a fixed disk, complete the following steps. If you are going to
format more than one fixed disk, complete all the steps to format one fixed
disk and then run through all the steps again to format the second fixed disk.

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

If the console prompt does not appear on the screen, press the halt

button on the rear of the VAXstation 2000 system unit. The halt button
is marked with an encircled triangle or halt icon (Figure 1-88).
Figure 1-88:

Halt Button
UNDERNEATH VIEW

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

The following text appears on the monitor screen:
KA410-A RDRXfmt

VSfmt_QUE_unitno

(0-2)

7?7

Type the number 0 to format a fixed disk drive in the system unit. Type
the number 1 to format a fixed disk drive in the expansion box.
If everything is working normally, the following text is displayed:
VSfmt_STS_Siz

If you have typed an incorrect number, the following text is displayed:
VSfmt_RES_ERR #1

If an error message occurs, start over at the first step of the formatting
procedure.

If you continue to see the error message,

refer to the

Troubleshooting chapter of this manual for information on isolating and
solving problems.

If the formatter is working successfully, you will see the following text
displayed as the formatter program determines the type of fixed disk drive

you have selected for formatting. In the following example, the RD32 is
the disk being formatted.
VSfmt_STS_Siz

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

RD32

If you see the following error messages:
VSfmt_STS_Siz

........... B
¢

VSfmt_RES_Err # 2

84 FAIL
>>>

problem has

occurred

with

the

fixed

disk

drive.

Refer

the

Troubleshooting chapter of this manual for information on isolating and
solving problems.

If the drive is formatting properly, the following is

displayed:
VSfmt_QUE_SerNbr (0-999999999)

Type in the serial number of the fixed disk and press RETURN. The

serial number is located on the packing slip. If any letters appear in the
serial number, do not type them'in. Type in only the numbers. If you

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do not have the serial number, you can assign a unique number for each
fixed disk. Be sure to keep this unique number for future use. If you are
formatting more than one fixed disk, each number must be unique.

The following text is displayed:
VSfmt_QUE_RUsure (DUAx 1/0)

Type the number 1 and press RETURN to tell the formatting program
to continue.

If for any reason you do not want to continue, type any

number other than 1. If you do this, the formatter will stop and you will

see the following message:
VSfmt_RES_Abtd

84 FAIL
>>>

If you choose to stop the formatter, you must restart at the first step of

the formatting procedure when you are again ready to format a drive.
If you choose to continue, the following message is displayed gradually.
It takes approximately 15 minutes to format an RD32 disk, 25 minutes

to format an RD53 drive, and 40 minutes to format an RD54 drive.
VSfmt_STS_RdMbb

.......... e OK

VSfmt_STS_FMTing................. OK

VSfmt_STS_ChkPsss......... e OK
VSfmt_STS_BBRvec

:= n

VSfmt_RES_Succ
>>>

If you see this message in its entirety, the disk has been successfully

formatted and is ready for use.

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If a problem occurs, one of the following two messages is displayed:
VSEfmt_STS_Fmting................. 7?7
VSEfmt_RES_ERR #3
84 FAIL
>>>

VSfmt_STS_CkPss

.............. Y

VSfmt_RES_ERR #4

84 FAIL
>>>

If you see either of these messages, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter

of this manual for information on isolating and solving problems.
Before you install the operating system software, you should set the

default boot device. Proceed to the next section, How to Set the Default
Boot Device.

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Step 13. How to Set the Default Boot Device
The default bomt devme should be set when you determine where the

operating system software is to reside. The VAXstation 2000 then boots
from that device at startup. The operating system software should reside in
one of the following places:
®

On a fixed disk in the system unit

On a fixed disk in the expansion box

®*

On a remote system that you access through the ThinWire Ethernet

The default boot device should be set to one of these. Table 1-5 shows the

names assigned to each of the possible devices. (Other possible devices exist,
but the devices listed are for storing VMS workstation software and operating
system software.)

Table 1-5: Boot Device Names
Device and Location

Device Name

Fixed disk in system unit

DUAO

Fixed disk in expansion box

DUA1

Diskette drive

DUA2

Mass storage on remote system

ESAOQ

Tape

MUAO

To change the default boot device:
1.

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

of the VAXstation 2000 system unit.
2.

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

Since no boot device has been selected yet, the following is displayed:
L7

Type the name
of the default boot device and press RETURN. Table 1-5

contains a list of default boot device names.

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To change the default boot device to another device, type in the new boot
device name and press RETURN. To change the default boot device back to

no default boot device, type in a period (.) and press RETURN.
Note: If you type in a boot command, the defaults will not apply.

How to Set the Default Boot Flags
The default boot flags are used to fine-tune the operating system. DIGITAL

sets these flags to 0. Consult your operating system documentation for VMS
and ULTRIX for more information.
To set the default boot flags:

Check to be sure the system is in console mode. If the console prompt
-

(>>>) does not appear on the screen, press the halt button on the rear

of the VAXstation 2000 system unit.
2.

At the console prompt, type TEST 52, then press RETURN.

Set the default boot flags for the operating system that you have.

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How to Set the Default Recovery

During nianufacture, 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.

Note:

Check your software documentation for shutdown procedures

before halting your system.

Put the VAXstation 2000 in console mode by pressing the halt button on
Vg

the rear of the system.

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

If the system is already set to reboot automatically, the following is
|

displayed:

2 7 >>>

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. If
you want to automatically RESTART should the system go down, type 1
at the console and press RETURN.

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 device containing operating system software)
|
|
every time you power up.

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How to Connect the ThinWire or Standard Ethernet
You can connect your VAXstation 2000 to a network either through ThinWire
Ethernet or standard Ethernet.

After completing the procedures in this guide, refer to the Workstations
and MicroVAX 2000 Network Guide for information on connecting ThinWire

Ethernet.

Where to Go from Here
How to Install the Operating System Software
Before connecting the operating system software, you should do the following:

Check with your system manager to be sure you need to install the
operating system software on the fixed disk in your VAXstation 2000
system unit or expansion box. If you will be using the operating system

on a host system through ThinWire Ethernet, you will not need to install
the operating system software.
2.

Properly format any fixed disks as instructed in How to Format the Fixed

Disk.

Choose the default bont device as instructed in How to Set the Default

Boot Device.
4.

Read the chapter (Operating the VAXstation 2000) in this manual to learn

about system operation.
5.

For systems using the ULTRIX operating system, be sure to set any
printers for 7-bit ASCIIL (Refer to the documentation that shipped with

those devices.)

To install the VMS or ULTRIX operating system software on the VAXstation

2000, follow the operating system software installation instructions that were
shipped in the software carton. During the software installation, the operating
system software is transferred from the installation media (tape cartridges or
diskettes) to a fixed disk in the VAXstation 2000 or expansion box. If you

use the tape cartridges or diskettes, you must have a tape drive or diskette
drive installed on the VAXstation 2000.
You may also down-line load the operating system software from another
VAXstation 2000 over the Ethernet network onto your fixed disk.
For
information about down-line loading the VMS operating system software,

refer to the

VAX/VMS Guide to Ethernet VAXclusters.
For information
about down-line loading the ULTRIX operating system software, refer to

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the ULTRIX-—~32 Network Management Guide and ULTRIX-32 Basic Installation
Guide for the VAXstation 2000.

Relaw{d Documents

For a liSt of related documents and their order numbers, see Appendix B
(Related Documentation).

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nsert

divider here.
Then discard
this sheet.

’

Chapter 2

‘Operating the VAXstation 2000
This chapter describes how to operate the VAXstation 2000 and its mass
storage devices. Review this chapter before installing operating system software.
Descriptions and operating information are included for the following:
*

Enclosure

Controls and indicators

Fixed disk drives

Diskette drive and diskettes

Expansion adapter

Expansion boxes

Tape drive and tape cartridges

Setting Up and Handling the VAXstation 2000
Use Chapter 1 to set up and test your system when you first receive it
and any time you move the system from one location to another. Chapter
1 describes setting up each system unit and expansion box either on its
bottom or on its side. This manual describes and illustrates each system unit

and expansion box botmmwsx’«mdwwn only; syatem operation is the same for
either orientation.

Graphic symbols, called icons, are molded into the back of the system unit

enclosure. They identify the locations of connectors and controls.

On the rear of the system unit (Figure 2-»3) and each expansion box is a
cable-restraining bar that relieves strain on cables installed. That bar may be
used as a handle when carrying the system unit or expansion boxes.

Caution: Do not set the system unit or expansion boxes on their fronts.
That procedure may damage the drive doors on the front of the boxes.
Be sure to turn off the VAXstation 2000 before lifting or moving it.
Dropping or jarring the system unit or an expansion box can damage a

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2-1

fixed disk drive and lose data stored on that disk. This is especially true
when power is applied to the system and the drive is active.

Do not plug or unplug the power cable while the system unit is on.

Controls and Indicators

‘

Thé VAXStation 2000 systéfii unit contains the félldwing controls (see Figures
2-1 to 2-3 and Table 2-1):

System on-off switch

Halt button

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

System Unit On-Off Switch and Diskette Drive Light

)

Figure 2—1:

RX33 DISKETTE
¢

DRIVE LIGHT

SYSTEM ON-OFF SWITCH

MLO-000884.

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Figure 2—-2:

Setting On-Off Switch to
O

MLO-000885

Operating the VAXstation 2000

2-3

Figure 2—-3:

Halt Button—Rear of System Unit

HALT BUTTON

MLO-000886

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Table 2--1 :

Controls and Indicators

Control or
Indicator

Function

System on-off switch

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

The @xpansmn box has its own on-off switch.

Halt butmn

Swps the normal operation of any software a:md puts the system in console mode. See Figure 2-3.
The halt button is a momentary-contact pushbutton.
Console mode
tions that are

lets the user control system funcusually controlled by upemtmg sys-

tem software.
When the VAXstation 2000 is in console mode, the usertypes commands at the con-

soleprompt (>:~»>)

The halt button and wnwla mmmmds are dmcussed further in this manual.
,

Note:

Pressing the halt button

may cause

un-

saved data to be lost. See your software documentation for more information.
Diskette drive light

Glows red when the drive is active.

Tape drive with
pushbutton integral
red light

ing of tape cartridges.

Tape drive green light

This load/unload button controls the loading and unload-

This button is described in de-

tail later in this chapter.

Glows steadily to
is ready for use

indicate either that the
or that the tape has

cessfully loaded.
This
tail later in this chapter.

light

tape drive
been suc-

described

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de-

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VR290 Color Monitor Controls and Indicators
The front and right side of the VR290 color monitor have the following

controls and indicators (Figure 2—4)

Contrast control—Ilets you adjust the video display’s contrast.

Brightness control—lets you adjust the brightness of the video raster
(background brightness) to compensate for ambient light in the room.
Degauss switch—lets you clear picture distortion caused by external
magnetic interference. Press the degauss switch after moving the monitor
on the tilt-swivel base to correct color distortions.

If you need to press

the degauss switch a second time, wait 10 minutes to allow the circuit to
reactivate.

Power switch—lets you turn the monitor on or off. Press 1 to turn on
~ the power. Press 0 to turn off the power.
Tilt-lock lever—lets you adjust the angle of the monitor. Set the tilt-lock
lever back to adjust the tilt. Pull the lever forward to the original position

to lock the monitor at the desired angle. The lock prevents the tilting
mechanism from moving the monitor.

You can swivel the monitor on

the base, and the angle will be maintained.

Power indicator—glows green when power is applied to the monitor.

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Figure 2—4:

Controls and Connectors, VR290 Color Monitor

CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
DEGAUSS
POWER ON/OFF

TILT-LOCK LEVER

INDICATOR

FRONT VIEW

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The rear of the monitor (Figure 2-5) has the following:
e

R, G, B sockets—for the video cable connector.

(Cable assembly mounting hole—for attaching the video cable assembly.

Power cord connector—for the monitor power cord.

Fuse—protects the monitor fmm electrical damage.

Figure 2-5:

Rear Controls and Connectors, VR290 Color Monitor

CABLE ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING HOLE

FUSE

POWER CORD
CONNECTOR
REAR VIEW

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MLO-000888

VR260 Monochrome Monitor Controls and Indicators

The from and side of the VR260 monochrome monitor have an indicator and

two controls (Figure 2-6):

Power indicator—glows green when power is appliéd to the monitor.

Contrast control—lets you adjust the contrast of the video display.

Brightness control—lets you adjust the brightness of the video raster

(background intensity) to compensate for ambient light in the room.

The pedal on the optional tilt-swivel base lets you adjust the angle of the

monitor.

To change the angle, press down the base pedal and move the
monitor to the desired angle.
Taking your hand off the pedal locks the
monitor in place. You can swivel the monitor on the base, and the angle will

be maintained.

Figure 2—6:

Front and Right Side Controls, VR260 Monochrome

TILT-SWIVE
L
,
BASE PEDAL

POWER

INDICATOR

;

SONTR

BRIGHTNESS
- CONTROL

ggm.mg‘f?

FRONT VIEW

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The rear of the monitor has the following six connectors and controls
(Figure 2-7).

On-off switch—lets you control ac power to the monitor. Press 1 to turn

Power cord connector—for the monitor power cord.

Voltage select switch—Ilets you match the monitor operating voltage to

Fuse—protects the monitor from electrical damage.

Cable a,ssembly connector—for attaching the video cable assembly from

on the power. Press 0 to turn off the power.

the ac line voltage.

the video cable.

Compmsite video connector—for the video cable from the video cable
assembly.

Figure 2--7: Rear Controls and Connectors, VR260 Monochrome
Monitor

|l |—POWER

SWITCH

gl |
—POWER CORD

)

CONNECTOR

SWITCH

“FUSE
CABLE ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING HOLE
COMPOSITE VIDEO
BNC CONNECTOR
REAR VIEW
MLO-000850

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VR1 60 Color Monitor Controls and Indicators
The front of the VR160 color monitor has the following controls and indicators
|

(Figure 2-8):

Brightness control—lets
you adjust the video raster (background intensity)
to compensate for ambient light in the room.

Contrast control—lets you adjust the video display to a suitable intensity.

Degauss switch—lets you clear the color picture distortion caused by
external magnetic interference.

Power on-off switch—Ilets you turn the monitor on and off. Press the
switch in to turn on the power. Press the switch out to turn off the
power. Turn off the monitor at the end of the workday to extend the life
of the monitor.

Power indicator (green)—turns on to indicate the presence of power.
Turns off to indicate the absence of power.

Figure 2—8:

Controls and Indicators, VR160 Color Monitor

‘

s o,

;N POWER

INDICATOR §

DEGAUSS

SWITCH

‘

BRIGHTNESS

POWER

SWITCH

ae—

CONTRAST

MLO-OOOBT4

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The rear of the monitor (Figure 2-9) has the following:

R, G, B sockets—for the video cable connector.

(Cable assembly mounting shelf—for attaching the video cable assembly.

Power cord connector—for the monitor power cord.

Figure 2—-9:

Rear Connectors, VR160 Color Monitor

COR
CONNECTOR

R SOCKET
G SOCKET

B SOCKET

MOUNTING

PLATE

MLO-000892

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VR150 Monochrome Monitor Controls and Indicators
The front of the VR150 monochrome monitor has an indicator and the
following controls (Figure 2-10):

Brightness control—lets you adjust the video raster (background intensity)
to compensate for ambient light in the room.

Contrast control—lets you adjust the video display to a suitable intensity.

Power switch—Ilets you turn the monitor on and off. Press the switch

in to turn on the power. Press the switch out to turn off the power.
Turn off the monitor at the end of the workday to extend the life of the
monitor.

Power indicator (green)—turns on to indicate the presence of power.
Turns off to indicate the absence ofpower.

Figure 2—-10:

Front Controls, VR150 Monochrome Monitor

I?lfl?l y
J

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

POWER

INDICATOR

POWER

ONJ/OFE )

MLO-000875

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2-13

The

rear

the

monitor

has

the

following

connectors

and

controls

(Figure 2-11):
*

Power cord connector—for the monitor power cord.

Cable assembly shelf—for attaching the video cable assembly from the
video cable.

Composite video connector—for the video cable from the video cable

assembly.

Figure 2—-11:

Rear Connectors, VR150 Monochrome Monitor

WMM

VIDEQ
CONNECTOR
MLO-000894

Powering Up the System
Before powering up the system, install it according to the instructions in

Chapter 1.
Note:

If operating system software is not installed in the VAXstation

2000, use the documentation that came with your software to complete

the installation.

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Set the monitor on-off switch to 1 (on).

Power up any expansion boxes and peripheral equipment, such as the
prmter

Set the system unit on-off switch to 1 (on).
After about 20 seconds, the monitor displays the power-up test sequence.

Note: Important messages are displayed during power up. Read the
rest of this section for information on the screen display.
A sample power-up display is shown in Figure 2-12.

Caution: Do not power down the VAXstation 2000 until power-up testing
is complete. Wait until you see either the console prompt (>>>) or the first
screen ofyour operating syatem software. Powering down before testing
is complete may destroy data in the system’s nonvolatile random-access
memory.

Caution: Power up any expansion boxes before powermg up the system
unit so that any tapes or disks can be included in the configuration.

Table 2-2 lists the system’s normal power-up indications. The table includes
indicators on optional equipment as well. Your sysmm may not contain all
the listed devices.

Table 2—2: Normal Power-up Indications
Indicator

Normal Indication

Monitor power indicator

Glows green

Diskette drive light on system unit

~ Glows red

Tape drive load /anlmad button on

Glows red for appmmmamly 4 seconds and

expansion box

then goes out

Note: The fan in the system box goes on at power up. You may be able
to hear it if the room is quiet. You can feel the exhaust from the vents
on the rear of the system unit.
If you do not observe the indications listed in Table 2-2, see Chapter 3.

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Figure 2-12:
KA410-B

Sample Power-up Display

V2.2

F...E...D...C...B...A...9...8...7...6...6...4...3_..2_..1..

83 BOOT SYS

-DUA2
-DUAO

The power-up test sequence is displayed each time the VAXstation 2000 is
turned on.

The display consists of a countdown from the letter F to the

number 1. Then the screen clears for a few seconds. The device names of one
or more mass storage devices (if present) are shown (DUA2 and DUADO, for

example, in Figure 2-12). The last item on the list identifies the VAXstation
2000 mass storage device that contains bootable software.

If the last line on

the list is MUAO, the VAXstation 2000 is booting from the tape drive. If the

last line of the displayis ESA0, the VAXstation 2000 is searching for bootable
software over the Ethernet.
If the system cannot locate any bootable software, one of two things happens.
An error message may be displayed:

%VMB-F-ERR, PC = nnnnnnnn
%VMB-I-STS, RO = nnnnnnnn
84 FAIL
>>>

Or, if your system is part of a Local Area VAXcluster, the system may continue
to search the Ethernet for bootable software. In this case, the system displays
the following message:
764 RETRY

and no console prompt is displayed.

If this happens, press the halt button.

The console prompt is then displayed.

Type BOOT at the console prompt

(>>>) or BOOT followed by the name of the device that contains uperatmg
system software and press RETURN.
An underscore following a number in the countdown sequence indicates that

the corresponding optional hardware has not been included in your system.

Note: If any number in the countdown sequence has a question mark or
an asterisk beside it, as shown in Figure 2-13, a fault in the system may
exist. See Chapter 3 for more information.

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Figure 2—13:
KA410-B

Sample Power-up Display with Error Message

V2.2

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

%VMB-F-ERR,

%VMB-I-STS,

PC = nnnnnnnn
RO = nnnnnnnn

84 FAIL
>>>

As described in Chapter 1, the VAXstation 2000 dmplays a request for
keyboard language selection the first time the system is powered up. This
display follows the power-up dmplay automatically, and the system records
your choice in memory. Under normal operating conditions, you only need to
make this choice the first time you power up the VAXstation 2000. However,
certain kinds of failures (such as a discharged battery) or maintenance
procedures may erase memory, and the first power up after such an occurrence
displays the keyboard language request. Additionally, Chapter 3 contains a
procedure for changing the keyboard language.

When the first screen display for the operating system software appears, the
system is ready for use. Refer to the software documentation for instructions
on using the VAXstation 2000 software.

See Appendix B for a list of related documents.
Powering Down the System
To save data and to ensure an orderly system shutdown, follow the shutdown
procedure described in your operating system software documentation. After
completing an orderly system shutdown, turn off the system in the following
order:
1.

Monitor

Other peripheral equipment, such as a printer or modem

Expansion boxes

VAXstation 2000 system unit

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Mouse

Use the mouse (Figure 2-14) to control movement of a pointer on the monitor
screen and to perform other functions determined by the workstation software
you are using. Use the mouse by moving it across the desktop and pressing

or clicking one of the three buttons. The documentation that accompanies
your workstation software explains how to use the mouse.

Figure 2-14:

Mouse

MLO-000885

Fixed Disk and Diskette Drives for the System

Unit

When you lower the drive door on the front of the VAXstation 2000 system
unit, you find one of the following configurations:
1.

An RX33 diskette drive (Figure 2-15) with a lever and slot in the upper

portion of the opening and a blank metal plate in the lower portion.

The

RX33

diskette drive uses

double-sided, high-density removable
Up to 1.2 megabytes of data can be stored on each
RX33K diskette (.6 megabytes a side). The RX33 diskette drive also uses
RX33K diskettes.

single-sided normal-density RX50K diskettes. Up to .4 megabytes of data

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can

be stored on each RX50K diskette.

The RX33 diskette drive 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 up to 40 megabytes of data on a nonremovable disk. The RD32 is

a half-height device. The metal plate covers the empty cavity if an RD32
is mt present.

Figure 2-15: Configuration with RX33 Dmkatw Drive and RD32
Fixed Disk Drive

DISKETTE
DRIVE LIGHT

RX33

Y DISKETTE DRIVE
/BLAN%K PLATE

COVERING
RD32 DISK DRIVE
OR NO DRIVE

MLO-000026

2. Two blank metal pliates covering the opening (Figure 2-16). The plates
cover one of the following possible configurations:

An RD53 fixed disk drive
The RD53 fixed disk stores up to 71 megabytes of data and is sealed

in place and cannot be removed.

The RD53 can be used in the

system unit or in the expansion box.

(approximately 3 1/4 in hxgh) device.

The RD53 is a full-height

Nc: fixed disk drive

If your VAXstation 2000 is part of a cluster (a group of computers
networked together), you can use devices that reside on other systems

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to store your software and data.

See your software documentation

and the Workstations and MicroVAX 2000 Network Guide for more
information.

Another possible configuration is the RD54 fixed disk drive which has a

drive select LED on its front.
e

The RD54 fixed disk stores up to 159 megabytes of data. The RD54
can be used in the system unit or in the expansion box. The RD54

is a full-height (approximately 3 1/4 in high) device.

To find the model number of the fixed disk drives in your system, see The
Fixed Disk Verifier in Chapter 3.

Figure 2-16:

Configuration with Blank Plates

BLANK PLATES

—> COVERING RD53
FIXED DISK DRIVE

MLO-000027

Diskettes
The RX33 diskette drive magnetically stores data on removable diskettes.

Each RX33K diskette (Figure 2-17) is permanently enclosed in 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

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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,

but the RX50 has less storage capacity than the RX33.

Note: You cannot use an RX33 diskette on an RX50 diskette drive.

An RX50K diskette can be distinguished from an RX33K diskette by its black
plastic jacket with a printed orange arrow. RX50K diskettes are preformatted.
Figure 2-17:

RX33K Diskette

DISKETTE
LABEL

_ WRITE-PROTECT
,
. NOTCH
PLASTIC
JACKET

.
B
"~

DISKETTE
SURFACE
ToucH

PAPER

ENVELOPE

MLO-000896

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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 2-18). Remove the tab when you want to add, change, or

delete information on the diskette.

Figure 2-18:

The Diskette Write-protect Tab

1) WRITE-

’ PROTECT

TAB

MLO-000897

Inserting Diskettes
1.

“T

Open the door on the front panel of the VAXstation 2000 system unit.
Inside is a lever that lets you insert and remove a diskette.

Make sure 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 2-19) and remove the diskette that

is in the drive.
4.

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.
Note:

Do not force the lever.

Make sure that the diskette is fully

inserted. The diskette drive lever must be in a vertical position for
the drive to function.

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Figure 2-19:

Inserting Diskettes

MLO-000898

Removing Dnskmt@s
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.

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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 paper envelopes when not in use.

Do not fold or bend diskettes.

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

Store diskettes vertically. To prevent warping, avoid tightly packing

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).

diskettes.

Making Backup Copies
Use the diskette drive to make backup copies of files that you have stored on
a fixed disk. Refer to your software documentation for instructions.

Formatting RX33K Diskettes
You must format each RX33K diskette before using it for the first time.
Formatting prepares the diskette to accept data. The process consists of
inserting the diskette in the drive and typing commands while in console
mode. Formatting a diskette takes about 2 minutes.

Note:
RX50K diskettes are preformatted and do not require any
preparation for use. Formatting an RX33K diskette that has already been
formatted destroys data that may be stored on that diskette.

See the VAXstation 2000/MicroVAX 2000 Operations Guide for formatting
procedures for systems containing VMS operating system software.

Check your software documentation for shutdown instructions before you
halt the system.

Put the system into console mode by pressing the halt button on the rear
of the system.

Remove from its paper envelope the diskette that you intend to format.

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Be sure that the diskette is not write protected.
Dmskettes in this chapter.)

(See Wmtwpmt&ctmg

With the diskette’s label up and the write-protect notch to your left, insert
the diskette until it snaps into place. Move the lever clockwise to its
vertical position.

Note: Do not force the lever. The diskette must be fully inserted in
the drive for the lever to move freely.

Put the system into console mode by, pressing the halt button on the rear
of the system unit.
Type TEST 70 and press RETURN at the mmsmla prompt (>>>).

The

following text appears on the monitor screen:
KA410-B RDRXfmt

VSfmt_QUE_unitno (0-2) 7

Type the number 2 and press RETURN. (The number 2 always represents
the RX33 drive.)

Caution: Type only the number 2. Typing 0 or 1 starts up the hard
disk formatter, which may result in loss of suftware and data on the
hard disk.

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

VSfmt_RES_ERR #1
84 FAIL
>>>

If you continue to get the error message, see Chapter 3 for information
on isolating and solving problems.
The following text appears if no errors occur:
VSfmt_QUE_RXmedtyp

(1=RX33) 7

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Type 1 and press RETURN. Any other number causes the followmg text

to be displayed:
VSfmt_RES_Err #6
84 FAIL
>>>

This message is also displayed if you have mistakenly inserted an RX50K
diskette, which is preformatted and should not be formatted in the
VAXstation 2000. The message also indicates that no diskette was inserted

in the drive, or that the drive lever was not moved to the vertical position.

Start over with the TEST 70 command at the console prompt after this
error.

The following text appears next if no errors exist:
VSfmt_QUE_RUsure

(DUA2 1/0)

Type the number 1 and press RETURN to continue.

The following

message appears slowly:

VSfmt_STS_Fmting ............... .0K
VSfmt_STS_CkRxfmt

............... OK

VSfmt_RES_Succ
>>>

The diskette has been successfully formatted and can now be used to
store data.

If for any reason you do not want to continue, type the number 0. If you

see any device number other than DUA2 in the text, type the number 0
When you do this, you see the following message:
VSfmt_RES_Abtd

84 FAIL
>>>

The formatter has now stopped. You must start at the beginning of the
procedure when you are again ready to format a diskette.

If an error occurred during formatting, one of the following messages
appears:

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

VSfmt_RES_ERR
#3
84 FAIL
>>>
or

VS_RES_ERR #5
84 FAIL

Try formatting the diskette again. If that is unsuccessful, try another
diskette. If you continue to see either error_message, see Chapter 3 to

isolate and solve the problem.

Formatting Fixed Disks

Before data can be stored on a fixed disk, the disk must be formatted, which

prepares the disk to accept data.

Formatting the fixed disk is explained in Chapter 1. However, it may be
necessary to reformat the disk after repair, replacement, or corruption of the
data stored on that disk. If you want to determine whether your disk is

already formatted, see The Fixed Disk Verifier in Chapter 3.

Caution: Reformatting a disk destroys stored software and data. Back up

your disk before reformatting.

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

At the console prompt (>>>), type TEST 70 and press RETURN. The
following text appears on the monitor screen

KA410-B RDRXfmt

VSfmt_QUE_unitno (0-2) 7

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

If everything is working normally, the following text appears:

VSfmt_STS_Siz
If you type an invalid number, the following text appears:
VSfmt_RES_ERR #1

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If this happens, start over at the first step. If you continue to see the
error message, turn to Chapter 3 for information on isolating and solving
problems.

W“"“’*T
|

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:
VSfmt_STS_Siz

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

RD32

In this case, the formatter has identified the disk drive as an RD32.

If you see the following error message:
VSfmt_STS_Siz

............. .77

VSfmt_RES_Err #2

84 FAIL
S>>

the fixed disk drive or its controller may be faulty. Use Chapter 3 to
troubleshoot the problem.

If no problem occurs with the drive, the following appears:

VSfmt_QUE_SerNbr (0-999999999) ?
Refer to the packing slip that came with your system shipment for the
serial number of the fixed disk drive you are formatting. Enter only the
numbers. If you cannot locate the serial number, assign a number of your

choice to the drive.

Be sure to record this number for later reference.

Assign a different number to each drive you format.

Type the serial number of the disk and press RETURN.
The following is a sample of the text that appears:
VSfmt_QUE_RUsure

(DUAO 1/0)7

Type the number 1 and press RETURN to continue.
you do not want to continue, type 0.
appears:

VSfmt _RES_Abtd
84 FAIL
>>>

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If for any reason

If you do this, the following text
|

The formatter has now stopped. You must start at the first step when
you are again ready to format a drive.
If you choose to continue, the following message appears gradually. It
takes approximately 15 minutes to format an RD32 disk, 25 minutes to
format an RD53 drive, and 40 minutes to format an RD54 drive.
VSfmt_STS_RdMbb

.......... e OK

VSfmt_STS_Fmting....... Cee Cee OK
VSfmt_STS_ChkPss.......... e 0K
VSfmt_RES_Succ
>>>

If you see this message in its entirety, the disk has been successfully
formatted and is ready for use.
If a problem occurs, one of the following two messages appears:
VSfmt_STS_Fmting...... Ceee Ceea e 7?7
VSfmt_RES_ERR #3
84 FAIL
|

>>>
or

VSfmt_STS_ CkPs 1.............. .77
VS_RES_ERR #4
84 FAIL
>>>

If you see either of those messages, refer to Chapter 3 for information on
isolating and solving problems.

The Expansion Adapter
The expansion adapter (Figure 2-20) is an optional attachment for the
VAXstation 2000 system unit that permits communication between
expansion box (Figure 2-21 and Figure 2-22) and the system unit.

the

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. Those letters

are stamped on the expansion adapter to identify the connectors. A is the
connector for an expansion box containing a tape drive. B is the connector for

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an expansion box containing a fixed disk drive. A third opening is covered
by a metal plate and is not used by the VAXstation 2000.

Figure 2—-20:

The Expansion Adapter—Rear

SYSTEM UNIT

EXPANSION
ADAPTER

MLO-000028

Expansion Boxes
Expansion boxes provide additional storage for the VAXstation 2000. A box
can hold an RD53 fixed disk drive, an RD54 fixed disk drive, or a TK50 tape
drive. You may use only one of each type in your system.
To connect an expansion box to the VAXstation 2000, an expansion adapter,

BA40X-XX, must be installed on the bottom of the system unit. If you want
to have an expansion adapter installed, contact your service representative.

See Chapter 1 for expansion box installation information.
An expansion box has an on-off switch and drive door like the system unit.
An expansion box containing a fixed disk drive has no power or status
indicators visible. An expansion box containing a TK50 tape drive has two

lights.

More information about those indicators is supplied later in this

chapter.

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Caution: Only devices such as the RD53-Fx or RD54-Fx, which were
specifically designed to operate with the VAXstation 2000, may be attached
to connector B. Likewise, devices such as the RD53-Fx or RD54-Fx must

not be connected to other systems for which they were not designed.
Circuit damage and/or data loss may occur.

Figure 2-21:

Expansion Box—Front

EXPANSION
BOX

BLANK PLATES
COVERING
RD53
FIXED

DISK DRIVE

“EXPANSION ADAPTER
MLO-000899

Operating the VAXstation 2000

2-31

Figure 2-22:

Expansion

Box—Rear

(Fixed

Disk

Drive

Cabling

Shown)

EXPANSION
BOX

SYSTEM UNIT

;

MLO-000900

The TK50 Tape Drive
The TK50

tape drive (Figure 2-23) holds one removable magnetic

tape

cartridge.

The tape cartridge stores up to 94.5 megabytes of data.

Use

the tape cartridge as an input device to load software or data or as an output

device to make copies (or backups) of software or data.
The tape drive has two primary controls:
the load/unload button.

the cartridge release handle and

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 position is for unloading tape cartridges.

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The drive also has two indicators:

A red light that is integral to the load/unload button

A green light on the left side of the drive

When the system is powered up, one or both of those lights will be lit.

Those controls and indicators are described in Table 2-3.
Refer to the TK50 User’s Guide for more information on the operation of the
TK50.

Figure 2—23:

Expansion Box with TK50 Tape Drive

EXPANSION
BOX

TK50 TAPE
DRIVE

GREEN LIGHT

LOAD/UNLOAD
BUTTON
WITH INTEGRAL
RED LIGHT

/SYSTEM UNIT

EXPANSION ADAPTER
MLO-000029

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2-33

Labeling a Tape Cartridge
Always label cartridges. A slot for the label is provided on the front of the
cartridge (Figure 2-24).

drive.

This label is visible when the cartridge is in the

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 2—-24:

Labeling

TAPE CARTRIDGE

SLOT
LABEL
MLO-000030

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Write-protecting a Tape Cartridge
Write-protecting a tape cartridge prevents accidental erasure of information.
Set the write-protect status with the 2-position switch on the cartridge

(Figure 2-25).

The VAXstation 2000 can read information on the tape

regardless of the position of the write-protect switch. However, the VAXstation
2000 cannot write data to the tape when it is write protected.

When you use a cartridge to install software on the VAXstation 2000, make
sure the write-protect switch on the front of the cartridge is set to write

protect. The switch has two icons indicating the write-protect status.

orange rectangle is visible when the switch is in the write-protect position. If
you do not see an orange rectangle, slide the switch toward the label slot.

Figure 2-25:

Write Protecting a Tape Cartridge

TAPE CARTRIDGE

WRITE-PROTECT
SWITCH
NOT WRITE-

’ » PROTECTED
WRITEPROTECTED

MLO-000031

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 the switch locks in
place.

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2-35

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.
Let new tapes 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.
Keep tape cartridges away from direct sunlight, heaters, and other heat
sources.

Store tape cartridges in an even temperature between 50 and

104°F (10 to 40°C).

Store cartridges where the relative humidity is

between 20 and 80%.
Keep tape cartridges away from magnets and equipment that generates
magnetic fields, such as motors, transformers, and video monitors and
terminals.

Keep tapes away from x-ray equipment.

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Inserting a Tape Cartridge
Make sure the load/unload button is in the Out (unload) position.
The load/unload button glows red for approximately 4 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 2—-26:

Lifting Release Handle and Inserting a Cartridge

GREEN INDICATOR

CARTRIDGE

LIGHT IS LIT

RELEASE HANDLE

MLO-000032

Pull up the cartridge release handle.

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.

Operating the VAXstation 2000

2—-37

Figure 2—-27:

Pushing

Release Handle and Pressing

Load/Unload

Button

LOAD/UNLOAD
BUTTON
RED INDICATOR

LIGHT IS LIT
MLO--000033

Push down the release handle.

The red light goes off.
The green light goes on.
4.

Push the load/unload button to the In (load) position.
The red light goes on.
The green light goes off.
The tape loads in 10-15 seconds. During loading, the two leaders couple

and 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 tape drive performs a calibration

sequence that takes approximately 40 seconds. The green light flashes

rapidly and irregularly during calibration.

Caution:

Do not move the cartridge release handle unless the red

light is off and the green light is on.

Do not move the cartridge

release handle while either light is flashing. If the red light flashes

rapidly at any time, press the load/unload button four times. If the

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””””‘j

problem persists, do not attempt to use the tape drive or remove the

cartridge. Call your service representative.

Removing a Tape Cartridge
Tape cartridges must be unloaded (rewound and uncoupled) before being

removed from the drive. Follow these steps:

Note: Rewinding a tape can also be done under software control. Refer
to your software documentation for information.
1.

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

the green light on.
2.

Press the load/unload button to the Out (unload) position.
The red and green lights flash slowly as the tape rewinds. This procedure

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 light goes off and the
green light goes on.

'
|

Caution:
|

Lift the cartridge release handle only if the load/unload

button is out, the red light is off, and the green light is on. Otherwise,

damage to the tape cartridge and tape drive may result.
Pull up the cartridge release handle.
4.

Remove the cartridge and store it in its plastic container.

Push down the cartridge release handle.
The green light remains on, showing that there is power to the drive and

that you can safely move the cartridge release handle.

Caution: Remove the tape cartridge from the tape drive when the cartridge
is not in use and before turning off the system. Leaving the cartridge in
the drive may result in damage to the cartridge when power is turned

off.

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2—-39

Summary of TK50 Controls and Indicators
Table 2-3:

TK50 Controls and Indicators

Control

Position

Function

Load/unload

Loads the tape (10-15 seconds).

Out

Rewinds and unloads the tape.

Lets

button

Cartridge

re-

lease handle

you

insert

remove

tape

af-

ter rewind and unload operations are completed.

Down

Locks tape in operating position.

Green Light

Red Light

Function

Off

No power to the tape drive.

Off

Safe

move

cartridge

release

han-

dle. Power is present.

Off

Do not move the cartridge release hanOne of the following is in effect:

dle.

power-up test is occurring, cartridge is in-

serted but handle is still up, tape is loading or unloading, tape is stopped.

Tape loaded successfully.

Flashing

Tape

motion

(except

rewind).

Read/write commands are being processed.

Irregular fast flashing means tape calibration is occurring.

Flashing slowly

Tape is rewinding.

Off

Flashing rapidly

A fault occurs. See Chapter 3.

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Chapter 3

Troubleshooting
This chapter guides you through a troubleshooting procedure, suggests

corrective actions, and explains how to use the diagnostic programs in
the VAXstation 2000’s read-only memory (ROM). For more serious problems,
contact your service representative.

Basic Troubleshooting
Use the troubleshooting flowchart to help you pinpoint a problem. The
flowchart assumes that your VAXstation 2000 has been installed according to
the instructions in Chapter 1.

If the p:roblem with your VAXstation 2000 remains, call your service

representative. Your sales representative will give you service information.

How to Use the Troubleshooting Flowchart
To determine the point at which your VAXstation 2000’s problem occurs,
follow these steps:

Turn off the monitor and all peripherals, such as printer and modem.

Turn off any expansion boxes.

3. Tum off the VAXstation 2000 system unit.
At this p@int all components should be off.
1.

Turn on the monitor and expansion boxes.

Turn on the VAXstation 2000 system unit.

Observe the results. Read the flowchart (Figure 3-1) 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.

Troubleshooting

3—1

Figure 3—1:

Troubleshooting Flowchart

IS THE SYSTEM
UNIT FAN ON

YES

DOES THE
POWER-UP DISPLAY

SHOW AFTER 20
SECONDS

back on.

Unplug video cable, communication cable and printer.
Then plug all cables and power up the system.

Call your service representative.

Check the monitor power cord.
Is it plugged in at both ends?
Does the wall socket work?

‘
Check the video cable.
Is it plugged in correctly at both ends? See
Chapter 1.

Check the monitor’s brightness and contrast controls.

Check the keyboard cable. Is it fully plugged in?

The monitor fuse may be blown.

See Replacing the Monitor Fuse in this chapter
for replacement instructions.

ARE

Check wall socket. Is it working?

Try a lamp that you know works.
Turn the system off for 10 seconds and then turn it

YES

QUESTION MARKS
OR ASTERISKS IN
THE POWER-UP
DISPLAY

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

YES

Call your service representative.

If there are question marks with 7 or 6, search

Table 3-1 for corrective actions.

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 vour service representative.

Was operating system software installed?

See operating system software documentation for
installation instructions.

See Self-tests, Configuration Display, and The System

Check power to expansion box.
Are power cord and data cable correctly installed?
See Chapter 1 for installation instructions.

Exerciser in this chapter.

DOES THE
OPERATING SYSTEM
SOFTWARE DISPLAY
SHOW AFTER 30

SECONDS

Default recovery action may be set to halt.

See Setting the Default Recovery
in this chapter.

YES

1.
2.

Refer to Table 3-1 for corrective actions.

Call your service representative.

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

See The System Exerciser in this chapter for instructions.

Read Table 3-1 for corrective actions.

Call your service representative.
MLO-000938

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

Troubleshooting Table
Table 3-1 suggests corrective actions for certain system problems. Before you
use the table, review the troubleshooting chart on the previous page.

When yofi have a problem, follow these steps:
1.

Note the symptoms of the problem.

Check the Symptom column in Table 3-1 for a match.

Check the conditions for that symptom in the Possible Cause column.
If the column contains more than one possible cause, check the
possible causes and their suggested solutions in the order listed.

Follow the advice in the Suggested Solution column.

If you perform all the suggested solutions and the problem still exists, call
your service representative.
Information on diagnostic test messages follows this table.

Table 3—1:

Basic Troubleshooting

Symptom
L2

Possible Cause

Suggested Solution

The CRT-Saver feature is acti-

Press

vated.

VR290 and VR260 MONITOR PROBLEMS

Screen goes blank after the monitor is left in-

the

CTRL

reactivate

the

key
dis-

play.

active.

Power indicator on the
front of the monitor is lit
and keyboard “wait” light

flashes.
Screen

display is distorted, rolling, or flicker-

ing.

Video cable is incorrectly in-

Make sure that the ca-

stalled.

ble

installed

prop-

See

Chap-

erly.
ter 1.

Raster (background light
field) does not fill the
screen.

Video cable is disconnected or

Connect or replace the

faulty.

video cable.

System unit is off.

Power

the

sys-

Troubleshooting

3—3

tem unit.

Table 3—1 (Cont.):

Basic Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Cause

Suggested Solution

Poor color purity (color

Electromagnetic interference ex-

Press the degauss switch

monitor only).

ists.

for a few seconds.

Af-

ter 30 seconds, recheck

color purity.

Move

electromechani-

cal devices away from

the

monitor

move

the monitor.
VR160 MONITOR

PROBLEMS

Power indicator does not

Power cord is not connected to

Turn

turn on when you turn

the power source or the moni-

Reconnect

the

power

on the monitor.

tor.

cord

the

power

off the monitor.

source and the

moni-

tor. Turn on the monitor.

No power at wall outlet.

Check

the

plugging

outlet

lamp.

If the

lamp does

not

work,

call the

re-

sponsible facilities per-

son.
Monitor is faulty.

Turn
tor.

off

the

moni-

Contact Field Ser-

vice.

Screen

blank

Dbut

power indicator is on.

The system’s cathode-ray tube

Press any key to reacti-

(CRT) screen saver feature is

vate the display.

activated.
con-

Turn up brightness and

trols are turned down.

Brightness

contrast controls.

‘Signal cables are not connected

Refer to Chapter 1 for

the

tem.

and

monitor

contrast

the

sys-

correct

procedures

install the cables.

Re-

connect the signal ca-

bles.

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Table 3—1 (Cont.):

Basic Troubleshooting

Sympmm

Possible Cause

Suggested Solution

Monitor or system is faulty.

Turn

the

moni-

tor and system.

off

Con-

tact Field Service.

Video is displayed but
display does not respond
to input devices (key-

One of the input devices is dis-

Turn

the

moni-

connected.

tor and system.

Con-

nect

off
the

input

de-

vice. Turn on the mon-

board, mouse, tablet).
An error message may be

itor and system.

displayed.

One of the input devices
has a faulty or loose connec-

Turn

off

the

moni-

tion.

connect and reconnect

tor and system.

Dis-

the input devices. Turn

on the monitor and system.

System or one of the input de~vices is faulty.

Turn

the

moni-

tor and system.

off

Con-

tact Field Service.

Raster can be displayed

Signal cables are disconnected
on the monitor or the sys-

Refer to Chapter 1 for

but no
ness control,
video or cursor can be

tem.

install the cables.

by turning up the bright-

correct

procedures

to
Re-

connect the signal ca-

seen even when the con-

bles.

trast control is at maximum.

Monitor or system is faulty.

Turn

the

moni-

tor and system.

off

Con-

tact Field Service.

Screen display is distorted, flickering, or rolling.

Green signal cable has loose
connection or is not connected
to the monitor or the sys-

Refer to Chapter 1 for

tem.

connect the green sig-

correct

procedures

install the cables.

Re-

nal cable.

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3—5

Table 3—1 (Cont.):

Basic Troubleshooting

Symptom -

Possible Cause

Suggested Solution

Monitor is faulty.

Turn

tor.

off the moniContact Field Ser-

vice.

VR150 MONITOR
PROBLEMS
Power indicator does not

turn on when you turn
on the monitor.

Power cord is not connected to
the power source or the monitor.

Turn off the monitor.
Reconnect the power
power
the
to
cord
source and the monitor. Turn on the monitor.

No power at wall outlet.

the outlet by
in a lamp.
If the lamp does not
rethe
«call
work,
sponsible facilities perCheck

plugging

son.

Monitor is faulty.

off

Turn

the

moni-

Contact Field Ser-

tor.
vice.

Screen

blank,

but

power indicator is on.

System’s cathode-ray tube (CRT) Press any key to reactisaver feature is activated.

vate display.

Brightness and contrast con- Turn up brightness and
~contrast controls.
trols are tumed down.

Video cable assembly is loose " Refer to Chapter 1 for
correct procedures to
or installed incorrectly on the
monitor or system.

install the video «caReconble assembly.
nect the cable.

Monitor or system is faulty.

Turn

tor.

off the moniContact Field Ser-

vice.

Troubleshooting

3—7

Table 3—1 (Cont.):

Basic Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Cause

Suggested Solution

One of the input devices is dis-

Turn

connected.

tor

Video

|
displayed

but

screen display does not

respond

to input

vices (keyboard,

tablet).

de-

off

and

the

connect the

mouse,

moni-

system.

Re-

input de-

vice. Turn on the mon-

An error mes-

itor and system.

sage may be displayed.

One of the input devices
has a faulty or loose connection.

Turn

off

the

moni-

tor and system.

Dis-

connect and reconnect

the input devices. Turn
on the monitor and system.

System or one of the input de-

Turn

vices is faulty.

tor.

off

the

moni-

Contact Field Ser-

vice.

Raster
no

cursor

present,

but

Video cable assembly is discon-

or video ap-

nected from either the moni-

correct

procedures

tor or system.

install

the

«ca-

pears.

Refer
to Chapter 1 for
video

ble assembly.

Recon-

nect the cable.

Monitor or system is faulty.

Turn

off

the

moni-

tor and system.

Con-

tact Field Service.

Caution: Before moving the monitor, turn off the monitor and wait 20 seconds to allow static electricity on the CRT to dissipate.

Screen
tated.

display

ro-

(Display

ap-

Electromagnetic interference ex-

ists.

test

slowly

an electric pencil sharp-

If the de-

ener, away from mon-

magnetic

swivel the monitor.

3-8

chanical device, such as

gree of rotation changes signif-

itor

icantly, the rotation is caused

tor.

ence.

VAXstation 2000 System Guide

electrome-

interference,

pears to be tilted to the

any

electro-

left or right.)

Move

for

electromagnetic

interfer-

move

moni-

Table 3—1 (Cont.):

Basic Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Cause
Monitor

Suggested Solution

DISK AND DISKETTE

PROBLEMS

Software does not boot

A problem exists with the fixed

See The Fixed Disk Ver-

from fixed disk drive.

disk.

ifier in this chapter to

run the fixed disk verifier.

See Self-tests, Configuration Display, and The

System

Exerciser

instructions

for
those

tests.

Default boot device is set incor-

See Changing the De-

rectly.

fault Boot Device in this

chapter to set the default boot device.
Recovery action may be set to
halt. See Setting Recovery Action.

Software does not boot
from diskette drive.

A problem exists with the soft-

Refer

ware (if installed)
on the fixed

ware documentation for

disk.

help.

your

soft-

No diskette is in the diskette

Insert

diskette

with

drive.

bootable software.

Use

instructions in software

Diskette read or write er-

documentation.

ror message is displayed.

Diskette

was

inserted

incor-

rectly.

Check that the writeprotect

notch

the

diskette is to your left
when

you

insert

the

diskette and that the label is up.

Diskette is damaged or does

Try

not

that contains bootable

contain

ware.

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

bootable

soft-

another

software.

diskette

Table 3—1 (Cont.):

Basic Troubleshooting

Sympto

Possible Cause

Suggasted Solution

TAPE DRIVE PROBLEMS

TK50 tape drive red light
,
flashes rapidly.

Press

The drive mechanism is faulty.

and

release

the

load /unload button four
times to clear the fault.
If

the

condition

per-

sists, do not attempt to

remove

the

tape

car-

tridge or use the tape

drive.

Call your ser-

vice representative.

TK50

passes

power-up

test but does not oper-

No cartridge in drive or the car-

Insert the cartridge and

tridge is not loaded.

press the load/unload
button.

ate.

Cartridge release
dle does not lift.

han-

Power-up display is still in
progress.

Wait for red

light

go out and try again.

If the problem persists, do not use the

drive.

Call for ser-

vice.

Cartridge release
dle does not lock.

han-

Cartridge is not inserted prop-

Reinsert the cartridge.

erly.

the

problem

per-

sists, call for service.

Tape does not load.

The load/unload button is in

Put load /unload button

unload position.

in load position.

Wait

for light to go out before removing tape.

Power-up Error Messages
Note: If your monitor does not display any information on the screen
after the power-up test sequence (approximately 1 minute), you may have
a monitor, video, or system board failure. Check the monitor, then check

the LEDs on your keyboard for secondary power-up error messages. If
any of the LEDs on the keyboard is lit, call your service representatrve
The VAXstation 2000 displays important mformatxon dummg its power-up test
sequence, as described in Chapter 1. If the sequence displayed during power

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3—11

up contains question marks or asterisks, failures may exist in the system. Use

Table 3-2 to identify the faulty device.
An asterisk indicates that

a ROM has been found for the option, but no test

code exists.
A single question mark indicates a “soft” error. A soft error does not prevent
normal operation of the system and serves to report the status of the system.

An example of a soft error is:

0040

0000.0005

A double question mark indicates a “hard” error, which is one that indicates a
serious problem that may affect normal operation and use of some component

of the VAXstation 2000. An example is:
??7

00CO

0001.7004

Some 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.
2.

Low battery
?

This

0050

message

0000.0005

indicates

completely discharged.

that the system battery’s charge is low or
Run the system for about 17 hours to fully

recharge the battery.

Monochrome monitor with 4- or 8-plane graphics coprocessor

00DO

0020.0213

This message indicates that a mwnnchmme monitor is connected to a 4~or 8-plam graphlcs COprocessor.
|
If you see single question marks on the power- up display, especmlly next

to a 7 or 6 (disk or tape drive controllers), but operation of the VAXstation

2000 seems normal, continue to use the system. If you continue to see
errors of this type during the power-up display, use the informationin the

- rest of this chapter to solve the problems. See The System Exerciser and
‘;.v..mwm.@,,

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VAXstation 2000 System Guide

)

The Fixed Disk Verifier sections. If the system continues to display error
information or fails to operate normally, call your service representative.

A é‘louble question mark indicates a “hard” error. This error indicates
a serious problem that may affect normal operation and use some
component of the VAXstation 2000. An example is:

7?7 1

00CO

0001.7004

No ThinWire Ethernet cable
?7
1

00CO

0000.7004

This message indicates that the Ethernet apt:ian module is prment 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 Chapter 1 for
instructions.

Power-up and Self-test Display Identifiers

Test Identifier

Device

Mmoo

Table 3—2:

Base Video
System Clock

Serial Line Contmller

Memory

Memory-management Unit

Nonvolatile Random Access Memory (RAM)

Floating-point Unit

Interval Timer

Disk Controller
Tape Controller

Optional 4-plane Graphics Coprocessor

Reserved for later use

Interrupt Controller and Ethernet ID ROM

Ethernet Network Interconnect Module

Some errors indicated by single question marks may not indicate problems
that need immediate servicing.

If you see single question marks on the

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3—13

power-up display, especially next to a 7 or 6 (disk and tape drive controllers),
but operation of the VAXstation 2000 seems normal, continue to use the
system.

If you continue to see errors of this type during the power-up

display, use the information in the rest of this chapter to solve the problems.
See The System Exerciser and The Fixed Disk Verifier sections. If the system

continues to display error information or fails to operate normally, call your
service representative.

Self-tests
The self-test diagnostic programs reside permanently in your VAXstation
2000’s ROM, as the other diagnostics do.

You can run self-tests from the

keyboard. Type TEST 50 or T 50 after each self-test to dlsplay the status on
the device tested.
To test a device in your VAXstation 2000, follow these steps:
1.

Use Table 3-2 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.
2.

Put the VAXstation 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 or just T and a space 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

The system displays the number of each device as it is tested, followed
by a series of periods.

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If the self-test is successful, no question mark or error message is
displayed, and the console prompt appears:
7...
>>>

If a device fails the self-test, a failure message is dwplayed before the
console prompt is returned.
77..
84 FAIL
>>>

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

Configuration Display
Note: Read your software documentation for shutdown procedures before
halting the system.

Put the VAXstation 2000 in console mode by pressing the halt button

on the rear of the system.

(See Chapter 1 for information on the halt

button.)
2.

Type TEST 50 at the console prompt (>>>), then press RETURN. This

procedure displays the system configuration and status information, which

will be similar to the one shown in Figure 3-2. The mnemonics for each
device in the configuration are listed in Table 3-3.

Error information

in this display is valuable to your service representative.

Record this

information before calling for service.

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Figure 3—2:

>>>

Sample System Configuration

TEST 50

KA410-B V2.2

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

0001 .F002

? CLK

0000.0005

NVR

0000.0001

00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 00000001 000012A0
MEM

OOOE.0001

OOEO0000

<----m——————— E represents total memory of

<---

0000.0001

HDC

1710.0001

|
|
|

| |4------ DUAO
| +----- DUA1
+---- DUA2

++-+

12MB memory option installed.
14MB.

+--=-==- Controller

tommmmm——-~-- Disk drive controller

See Table 3-4 for more information.
000146B8 00000000 00000320

tmmmdmmt

dmmmpmmt

I
|
|

|
pmm———t

|
l
|
+---- Indicates type of media in DUA2
to----om-- Indicates type of drive in DUA1

tom—m--mm——m———— Indicates type of drive in DUAO

See Table 3-5 for more information on determining the device installed in
your system.

TPC

0202.0001

FFFFFFO3 01000001 FFFFFFO5 FFFFFFO5 FFFFFFO5 FFFFFFO5
SYS

0000.0001

4PLNx*

0000.0001 V1.4

0000.0001 V1.3

>>2>

* For 4PLN,

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8PLN,

DHT,

or HST options.

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...

Figure 3—2 (Cont.):

Sample System Configuration

>>>

* For 4PLN,

Table 3—3:

8PLN,

DHT,

or HST options.

Definition of Mnemonics

Mnemonics

Device

CLK

System Clock

4PLN

- 4-plane Graphics Coprocessor

S8PLN

8-plane Graphics Coprocessor

Serial Line Controller

Floating Point

HDC

Disk Controller

Interval Timer

MEM

- Memory

Memory Management

MONO

Monochrome Video Circuits on System Module

Network Interconnect Option Module

NVR

Nonvolatile RAM

SYS

Interrupt Controller and Ethernet ID ROM

TPC

Tape Controller

The “HDC” mnemonic represents the disk controller. The first 3 numbers to
the right of “HDC” are explained in Table 3-4.

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Table 3—4:

Installed Devices

If Numerical
Position Is:

And Number Is:

1st

Then
Drive

installed

DUA2

and

diskette is formatted.
1st

Drive is not installed in DUA2 or

formatted diskette is not loaded.

1st

any other number

Call service representative.

2nd

Drive is installed in DUAL.

2nd

Drive is not installed in DUA1 or
powered on.

2nd

Not formatted.

2nd

any other number

Call service representative.

3rd

Drive is installed in DUAO.

3rd

Drive is not installed in DUAO.

3rd

Not formatted.

3rd

any other number

Call service representative.

The second line of the HDC line in the screen display tells you what type
of device is installed.

Look at Table 3-5 to determine the type of device

installed in your system.

Table 3-5:

Device Numbers

Number

Device

146B8

RD32

22000

RD53

4C437

RD54

960

RX33 media in disk drive

320

RX50 media in disk drive

The second line of the “DZ” line in the screen display tells you about the

keyboard and the pointing device. If the last group of numbers is 000012A0,
then the pointing device is present. If the next to the last group of numbers
is 00000001, then the keyboard is present.

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then the pointing device is present. If the next to the last group of numbers
is 00000001, then the keyboard is present.

Run the system exerciser to obtain additional error information.

The System Exerciser
The system exerciser tests the interaction between devices within the system.

Use the system exerciser when the VAXstation 2000 has intermittent problems,

or when you see errors assocmted with 7 or 6 in the power-up displays 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 VAXstation 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.

Different graphics tests display on the screen during the system exerciser. A
sample system exerciser displayis shown in Figure 3-3 with elements of the
display identified. If you get any errors, call your service representative for
assistance.

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Figure 3—3:

KA410-B

System Exerciser Sample Display

V2.2

00BO

MONO

0000.0001

0 00:00:35.47

0080

0300.0001

0 00:01:12.90

0010

MEM

0000.0001

0090

HDC

1F00.0000

O701.21E1

= 6

00AO

TPC

8000.0001

| 4
| 1
| ~
| |
||
| |

00DO
00CO

4PLN
NI
fi
I
I

0000.0001
0000.0001
l
|
|

| |
||
| |

0 00:02:02.06

0 00:02:23.71

0 00:02:25.71

0 00:02:56.60

|
1 0 00:03:55.76
]
0 0 00:04:01.82
l
|
|
error information for individual drives
connected to disk drive controller
o

error information for each device

|
mnemonic for the device
device identifier

I
error indicators
g

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Single and double question marks indicate errors.

Table 3-6 gives the devices that

associated with the question mark.
correspond to each mnemonic.

representative.

Record this information for your service

Mnemomcs

Device

MONO

Base Video
4-plane Graphics C0pmc«essm |
|

SPLN

8-plane Graphics Coprocessor

NVR

Nonvolatile RAM

Serial Line Contrflller

MEM

Memory

~ Disk Controller

HDC

Memary Mmagement

Floating Point

TPC

System Clock

4PLN

Definition of Device Mnemonics

Table 3—-6:

CLK

Note the mnemonic

~ Interval Timer

|
|

Tape Controller

‘Ethernet Network Interconnect Module

Type BOOT (or BOOT followed by the name of tha 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 V;arifier can determine:

1. What kind of drives are installed in the system.

If a fixed disk has been formatted.

If any faults occur in the fixed disks.

If you see smgle queanon marks for the disk drive cantmller (mnemonic
HDC) during power up or while running the system exerciser, run the fixed
disk verifier. This test locates and reports any faults in the fixed disks in the

system. Give this information to your service representative.

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You can also use the verifier to determme what kind of drives are cnr\tmned
in your system.

The verifier takes 5 minutes for an RD32 fixed disk drive, 8 minutes for an
RD53, and 20 minutes for an RD54.

Note:

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

disk.

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

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

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

The following text is displayed:
VSmsv_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_STS_Siz

.....

RDxx

[xx represents 32,

53,

or 54 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 a problem occurs with the disk, the
following text appears:
VSmsv_STS_Siz

.....

?7?

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

program will not be able to complete the formatting procedure.

If this

happens, call your service representative.
4.

Type 1 and press RETURN if you want to continue. T0 stop the venfier

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.

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The following sample text is displayed after you type 1:

VSmsv_STS_RDing ..... OK

VSmsv_STS_0BBcnt = 14
VSmsv_STS_NBBcnt = O

VSmsvaESmSucc
>2>>

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

VSmsv_STS_NBBcnt = X

[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 mnscvle pmmpt and press RETURN to
return to normal operation.

Setting the Default Recovery
7N
|

During manufacture, your system is set to automatmally 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:

Note: Check your software documentation for shutdown procedures

before halting your system.

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

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

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you want to automatically RESTART should the system go down, type 1

at the console 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 device containing operating system software)
every time you power up.

Changing the Default Boot Device
The default boot device should be set during installation of the VAXstation
2000, when the installer determines where the operating system software
resides.
The VAXstation 2000 then boots from that device at power up,
provided 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

A remote system that you access through the Ethernet

Table 3-7 shows the name of each default boot device.

Table 3—7:

Default Boot Device Names

Device and Location

Device Name

Fixed disk in system unit

DUAO

Fixed disk in expansion box

DUAI1

Remote system accessed by

ESAOQ

Ethernet

Diskette drive in system unit

DUA2

Tape drive in expansion box

MUAO

Devices DUA2 and MUAD, although valid default boot devices, do not have
enough storage capacity to contain most operating system software.

To change the default boot device, follow these steps.

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Note: Check your software documentation for shutdown procedures
before halting your system.
1.

Put the VAXstation 2000 in console mode by préssing the halt button on
the rear of the system.

At the console prompt (>>>), type TEST 51, then press RETURN.
If no boot device has been previously selected, the following
is displayed:

| Type the default boot device ’na’me you want, then press RETURN.
If a boot device has previously been chosen, that device is displayed as
follows (DUAO 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 want to change the default device,

press RETURN. To change the default back to no device, type a period (.)

at the console prompt. At subsequent power ups, the VAXstation 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 npemtion.
Note: If you type in a boot command, the default will not apply.

Setting the Keyboard Language
Note: Check your software documentation for shutdown procedures
before halting your system.
1.

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

To reset the keyboard language, type TEST 54 at the console prompt. A
list of languages is displayed. Choose the number of the language you
want and press RETURN.

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.

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Monitor Screen Pattern Tests
Screen pattern tests are useful if you suspect a malfunction in your monitor.
Record what you see to report to your service representative.

Note:

Check your software documentatlon for shutdown procedures

before halting your system.

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

rear of the system. Then run any of the tests listed. When you have finished,
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.

Color Monitor
1.

Screen of Es Pattern
Type TEST 81 and press RETURN.

The monitor displays a full screen of Es. Press RETURN to stop the
display and return the console prompt.
2.

White Screen
-

Type TEST 82 and press RETURN.
The monitor displays a white screen. Press RETURN to stop the display

and return the console prompt.

3. Eight color bars
Type TEST 87 and press RETURN.
The monitor displays the following eight color bars (Figure 3-4).

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Figure 3—4:

BLACK

Color Bars

BLUE

RED

MAGENTA | GREEN

CYAN

YELLOW

WHITE

MLO-00080

Gray-scale Patterns
If you are using gray-scale on your color or monochrome monitor and suspect

a malfunction in your monitor, use the following test for gray-scale patterns:
1.

Eight gray-scale bars

Type TEST 88 and press RETURN.
The monitor displays eight gray-scale bars from black to white.

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Monochrome Monitor
1.

Screen of Es Pattern
Type TEST 61 and press RETURN.

The monitor displays a full screen of Es.

Press RETURN to stop the

display and return the console prompt.
White Screen
Type TEST 62 and press RETURN.

The monitor displays a white screen. Press RETURN to stop the display
and return the console prompt.

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 VAXstation 2000, you
must reenter program mode. The two ways to do this are:
1.

Type BOOT at the console prompt and press RETURN. The system then
searches each device in turn for operating system software.
Type BOOT followed by a space and the name of the device that
contains operating system software and then press RETURN, as shown
|
|
|
in this example:
>>> BOOT DUAO

This procedure lets the system boot the operating system software
o
immediately, without searching.

See your software documentation for more information.

Summary of TEST Commands
A list of all TEST commands and the tests or utility programs they execute
is shown in Table 3-8.

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Table 3—8:

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 3-2.)

TEST 50

Configuration

TEST 51

Sets default boot device

TEST 52

Sets default boot flags (operating system dependent)

TEST 53

Sets default recovery action

TEST 54

Sets keyboard language

TEST 61

Screen of Es (Monochrome Monitor)

TEST 62

White screen (Mafibchmme Monitor)

TEST 70

Diskette and fixed disk formatter

TEST 71

Fixed d‘isk‘ verifier

TEST 80

Circle cross-hatch®

TEST 81

Screen of Es (Color Monitor)

TEST 82

White screen (Color Monitor)

TEST 83

4-bar color bars®

TEST 84

Red screen”

TEST 85

Green screen”

TEST 86

Blue screen”

TEST 87

8 color bars (Color Monitor)

TEST 88

8 gray-scale bars (Color or Monochrome Monitor)

ql"'ZZS»pim loopback connector required.

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Maintenance
Cleaning the Screen of the Monitor
Note: Before cleaning the screen, turn your monitor off and wait 20
seconds to let static electricity dissipate.
Clean the screen with a good quality, nonabrasive and nonflammable glass
cleaner,

To clean the color video monitor cover, use a soft cloth dampened with
a
mild solution of soap and water.

Replacing Monitor Fuses
Use the following procedure after reading the troubleshmotmg flowchart at the
beginning of this chapter. You can replace fuses for the VR290 color monitor,
the VR260 monochrome monitor, and the VR150 monochrome monitor.
VR290 Color Monitor

The VR290 color monitor has an automatic voltage-switching mechanism.
Therefore, you do not need to change the voltage switch setting.
Your monitor contains one of the following fuses:

3AG—a 2-amp, 250-volt slow-blow fuse. (DIGITAL part no. 12-1467604).

JEC—a 2-amp, 250-volt slow-blow fuse. (DIGITAL part no. 12-1928303).

Replace the fuse (Figure 3-5) as follows:

Turn off the power and wait 30 seconds to allow voltage to dissipate.
Warning: Wait 30 seconds to eliminate chance of shock.

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and then from the back of
the monitor.

Carefully pry out the fuse carrier with the screwdriver.

Carefully pry open the release tab, remove the inner fuse holder, and
replace the fuse.

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Figure 3—-5:

Replacing Fuse, VR290 Color Monitor

POWER CORD

L/ CONNECTOR

MLO~-000902

Return the fuse carrier to its container in the back of the monitor.

6. Replug the power cord into ‘ther"mnitor and then into the wall outlet.
7.

Turn on the power.

VR260 Monochrome Monitor
Check to see whether
the voltage switch is set properly. See Chapter 1.
Caution:

An incorrect setting of the voltage select switch will damage

the monitor.

e
*

If your monitor requires 100-120 volts, use a 1-amp, 250-volt slow-blow
fuse.

If your monitor requires 200-250 volts, use a .5-amp, 250-volt slow-blow
fuse.

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Replace the fuse (Figure 3-6) as follows:

;

1. Turn off the power and wait 30 seconds to allow the voltage to dissipate.
Warning: Wait 30 seconds to eliminate chance of shock.

2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and then from the back of
the monitor.

Remove the video cable assembly.

Push and turn the fuse carrier, using a small coin or screwdriver.

Carefully pull out the fuse carrier, release the inner fuse holder, and
‘replace the fuse.

Figure 3—6:

Replacing Fuse, VR260 Monochrome Monitor

pUSH ANRN‘TH.E)“ \ B
FUSE CARRIER, USING

A SMALL COIN OR

\
VER
SCREWDRI

FUSE CARRIER

FUSE
PULL QUT
R AND
GARRIE

REPLACE THE FUSE
MLO--000803

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Return the fuse carrier to its cavity in the back of the monitor.

Replace the video cable assembly.

Replt}xg the power cord into the monitor and then into the wall outlet.

Turn on the power.

VR150 Monochrome Monitor
The VR150 color monitor has an automatic voltage-switching mechanism.
Therefore, you do not need to change the voltage switch setting.

Note: Before replacing the fuse, turn your monitor off and wait 20
seconds. Disconnect the power cord first from the wall outlet, then from
the monitor.
Your monitor uses a 4-amp, 250-volt slow-blow fuse (T4-amp, 250-volt slowblow fuse for the international version).
To replace the fuse:

Turn your monitor off and wait 20 seconds; then unplug the power cord

(Figure 3-7).

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Figure 3—7:

Removing Power Cord, VR150 Monochrome Monitor

/\ww\

CORD

MLO-0009804

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Remove the video cable assembly, including the video cable, from the
cable mounting plate (Figure 3-8).

Note: Failure to remove the video cable causes strain tmy the video
|

cable assembly.

Figure 3—8:

Removing Video Cable Assembly, VR150 Monochrome
Monitor

VIDEO CABLE

ASSEMBLY

MLO-000805

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Push and turn the fuse carrier, using a screwdriver (Figure 3-9).

Pull out the fuse carrier and replace the fuse.

Replace the video cable assembly. (Refer to Chapter 1.)

Figure 3—-9:

Replacing Fuse, VR150 Monochrome Monitor

/““wm-\

PUSH AND TURN

MLO-000806

Mouse Maintenance
The rubber-coated ball under the mouse can be removed for cleaning or

replacement.

Clean the ball when the mouse fails to move the cursor

smoothly on the screen. In an average office environment, cleaning the ball

every 6 months is sufficient.

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The fallo%wing steps detail how to remove and clean the mouse ball:
1.

Tum the mouse upside down. Remove the ball housing cover plate by
placing your fingers in the grooves on the plate and turning the plate
counterclockwise (Figure 3-10).

Figure 3-10:

Turning the Cover Plate

MLO-000807

Lift off the cover plate and remove the ball (Figure 3-11).

Figure 3—11:

Removing the Ball

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To clean the ball, use lukewarm water and, if necessary, a mild soap.
However, do not use organic solvents, such as toluene, which will damage

the rubber coating.

Dry the ball with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Replace the ball and the cover plate (Figure 3-12).

Replacing the Ball

—
-

Figure 3—12:

MLO--D00909

Lock the cover plate into position by placing your fingers in the grooves
on the cover plate and turning it clockwise (Figure 3-13).

Figure 3—13:

Replacing Cover Plate

MLO--000G 10

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Service Information

If you have followed the corrective actions listed in this chapter and you

continue to have problems with your VAXstation 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
the state of your system when the problem occurred.

Write down the serial and model numbers of your system.

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

They are

located on the back of the system unit.

telephone.

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Chapter 4

ation 2000
The optmns support&d by the VAXstatlon 2000 fall into the fmllowmg