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Document:	DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware Installation Guide
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DECstation 2100/3100
Hardware Installation Guide

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Contents

UsingThisGuide ....................ooiiiii
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1 Gelting Siaited

Review Site Requirements . ............................
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1-2

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Unpack and Check Your Equipment ....................

1-2
1-2
1-3

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1-2

2 Installing the Basic DECstation 2100/3 100 Hardware

SetUptheSystem Unit...............................
Connect the Keyboard to the System Unit ...............
Connect the Mouse to the System Unit . .................
Connect the Ethernet Loopback Connector and
Terminators .........cciiiiiiiiiiiiii ity
To Install the ThickWire Ethernet Loopback
Connector .....................P
To Terminate ThinWire Ethernet ....................
Terminate the SCSI Connector on the System Unit .......
Connect the Video Cable to the System Unit .............
SetUptheMonitor..................
i,
Connect the Video Cable to the Monitor .................
To Connect a Video Cable to a Monochrome Monitor ...
To Connect a Videc Cable to a Color Monitor..........
Connect the Power Cable and Power Cord ...............

2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2~7
2-9
2-11
2-13
2-15
2-15
2-17
2-20

"To Connect the Monitor-System Unit Power Cable
To Connect the System Unit Power Cord

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3 Starting and Testing the Workstation
Turn Onthe Monitor ...ttt
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To Turn On a VR150 Monochrome Monitor
To Turn On a VR262 Monochrome Monitor
To Turn On a VR180 Color Monitor
To Turn On a VR297 Color Monitor
To Turn On a VR299 Color Monitor
TurnOnthe System Unit .............................
If Your System Fails to Turn On
If Your Monitor Failsto Turn On....................
Check the Results of the Power-Up Self-Test
If a Subtest Is Unsuccessful ........................
If subtest 7, 6, 5, or 4 fails
Iftest3fails ..........civiiiiiiiii
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Ifsubtest 2fails ...................
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Ifsubtest 1fails .....................
.. ...,
Arrange for Your Ethernet Connection ..................
To Find Your Ethernet Station Address
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4 Installing Optional Peripheral Devicus
Installing External Storage Devices.....................
To Connect Expansion Boxes........................
To Attach OnlyOne Box ...........................

4-2
4-4
4-13

Installinga Printer.............
...
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Installing a Communications Device ....................

4-24
4-26

To Attach More ThanOne Box ......................
Reading the configuration table ........... ....
Setting the SCSI switches ....................
Connectingboxes. .................c.eiiun...

4-15
4-15
4-17
4-18

5 Compiletfing the Hardware Instaliation
Using Ethernet to Access Your Worksystem Software......
Installing Your Worksystem Software on a Hard Disk .....
ToUseaTepeDrive...............oiiiiiiiia...
Finding the unit number of your tape drive.....
ToUseEthermet ....................
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Where ToGofromHere .................. ..o,

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5-2
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To Install Application Software Products .............

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If You Have Factory-Installed Software...............
To Perform a Basic Worksystem Software Installation ..
To Tailor Your Worksystem Software to Meet Special

Installing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100...............
Installing Optional Peripheral Devices ..................
To Install External Storage Devices..................
Connecting the first expansion box to the system

1111 R

Connecting boxes after the first ...............
TolnstallaPrinter..........
... .o,
To Install a Communications Device .................

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6 Installation Notes for Experienced installers

A Ethernet Hardware Connections
Connecting to a ThickWire Network ....................
Connecting to a ThinWire Network .....................
To Connect to the End of a ThinWire Segment ........
Te Connect Within a ThinWire Segment ..............

Figures
1-1

The basic DECstation 2100/3100 shipment................

2-1

The on/off switch on the systemunit.....................

2-2

Connecting a keyboard to the system unit ................

2-3

Connecting a mouse to the systemunit ..................

2-4

Ethernet loopback connector and terminators .............

2-5

Attaching a ThickWire loopback connector to the system
1 ¢ 1 A

2-6

Attaching terminators to the T-connector .................

2-7

Attaching a terminated T-connector to the system unit .....

2-8

Removing the plastic cover that protects the SCS1
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Installing a SCSI terminator............................

2-10

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Connecting a video cable to the systemunit...............

2-11

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The on/off switch on the monitor

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A-2
A-4
A-4
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2-13
2-14

Connecting a video cable connector ......................
Connectang a video cable to a VR150 or VR262 monochrome
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2-15
2-16

Connecting a video cable connector ......................
Connecting a video cable to a VR160 or VR299 color
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2-17

2-18

2-19

Connecting a video cable to a VR297 monitor .............
Power cable, power cord, and voltage labels . . .............
Connecting a power cable to a system unit power outlet . ...

2-20
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32
33
34

Connecting the system unit powercord...................
Contrast and brightnessicons...........................
Turning on monochrome monitors .......................
Turning on color monitors .................ccoiienn..

Expansion boxes .............ciiiiiiiiii it
Expansion box cables, cord, and terminator ...............

Removing the SCSI terminator..........................

ID switch setting for the TK50Z tape drive ...............

4-5

ID switch setting for the RZ55 hard disk drive ............

4-6

ID switch setting for the TLZ04 cassette tape drive ........

ID switch setting for the RRD40 optical compact disc
o1o

Attaching a system unit-expansion box cable to the SCSI
connectoron the systemunit ........................
...

Turningonthesystemunit.............................

Attaching a system umt—expansmn box cable to the SCQI
connector on an expangionbhox ..........................

4-10

Terminating an expansion box ..........................

4-11

Connecting an expansion box powercord .................

4-12

Sampie configuration display ....................
.. .....

4-13

Connecting an expansion box to another expansion box . . ...

4-14
4-16

Terminating the final expansion box .....................
Connectingthepowercord ................
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Connecting a printer to the systemunit ..................

4-17

Connecting a communications device to the system unit . ...

Sample configuration display ...........................

4-15

Connecting the ThickWire ethernet cable .................
A-2

Removing a Terminator from the T-Connector .............

A-3

Connecting the ThinWire Cable to the T-Connector

A-4

Connecting one ThinWirecable..........................

A-5

Removing the Terminators from the T-Connector ..........

Connecting the ThinWire Cables to the T-Connector........

A-7

Connecting two ThinWirecables.........................

A-Q

Conventions Used in This Guide ........................

SCSI ID Switch Settings .................... e,

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Tables
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Using This Guide

To installi your new DECstation 2100/3100 workstation, follow
the instructions in this guide.

If you are a novice installer, read Chapters 1 through 6.
If you are an experienced installer, turn to Chapter 6. For
more detailed information about any procedure, refer to the
table of contents.
Tabie 1.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Conventien

Use

Monospe ~e type

Anything that appears on your monitor
screen is set in monospace, like this.

Boldface type

Anything you are asked to type is set in boldface,
like this.
All commands typed at the console level are case
sensitive. The workstation does not recognize
uppercase and lowercase letters as the same input.

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Getting Started

This chapter tells you
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How to prepare your site so your workstation can operate
efficiently and safely

How to make sure your shipment contains everything you
need and what to do if something is missing or broken

Review Site Requirements
For your DECstation 2100/3100 workstation to work efficiently,
your work environment must meet the requirements listed
here.
Cautics.. Failure to meet these requirements can cause damage to
equipment.

Temperature
s

Keep the temperature around the workstation between 50°
and 104° Fahrenheit (10° and 40° Celsius).

—~

Set up your workstation away from heaters,
photocopiers, and other sources of heat.

—~

Protect your workstation from sunlight.

Sefting Started

Allow air to flow freely around your workstation to keep
heat from building up and damaging your equipment.
—

Leave 4 inches (10 cm) of space between system unit
vents and other objects.

Leave 3 inches (8 ¢m) of space between monitor vents
and other objects.

Humidity
o

Keep relative humidity within the range of 10 to 95 percent

Cleanliness
»

Keep your work area as dust-free as possible.

Power

Set up your workstation at least 30 inches (90 ¢m) from
other terminals or monitors or other sources of electrical
interference.

Limit exposure to static electricity by setting up your

workstation away from busy corridors and other high-traffic ‘
areas.

Provide a 6.5-ampere branch circuit for the exclusive use of
your workstation.

Be sure your electrical circuit is properly grounded and free
from electrical noise.

Supplies
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Store supplies, : '«ch as tape cartridges, at the same
temperature and humidity levels as your workstation.

Getting Started

Unpack and Check Your Equipment
As you unpack your shipment, check its contente against the
packing list. Save the packing materials in case you ever need
to store or ship your wc: kstation.
Warmning: It takes twou people to unpack the system unit and monitor
safely.

Your shipment should include all the items that appear in
Figure 1-1, plus your software and any options you have
ordered. You do not need to use the power cord that comes with
your monitor. In the DECstation 2100/3100 workstation, the
monitor receives its power through the system unit, not from a
wall outlet. To provide power to the monitor, you use the power
cable that comes with your system unit.

Inform the delivery agent and your Digital sales representative
if any items are missing or damaged.

For a detailed list of items, with part numbers, available for
your workstation, see Appendix B in the DECstation 2100/3100
Operator’s Guide.

Getting Started

1-3

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Video cable for color monitor

One ThinWire T-connector
and two terminators

Keyboard with cable

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Mouse with cable

ThickWire loopback connector

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Installing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100
Hardware

This chapter tells you how to install the basic DECstation
2100/3100 hardware.
Waming: Plugging in power cords or turning on power before you are
instructed to do so can cause injury and damage equipment.

Installing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

2«1

Set Up the System: Unit

Caulion: Placing the system unit on its side blocks air vents and

causes the unit to overheat.

Place the system unit on a flat surface as near as possible to
where you will use it.

s
»

Leave enough space so you can connect the cables to the

back of the unit.

Be sure the on/off switch on the back of the system unit is
set to the off (0) position.
On/off switch in
the off position

DEPI003

Figure 2-1.

2-2

The on/off swilch on the system unit

Instaling the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

Connect the Keyboard to the System Unit

1. Position the keyboard cable connector so the clip is on the
bottom.

Push the keyboard connector into the connector below the
keyboard icon on the back of the system unit until it snaps
into place.
Keyboard

cable connector

DEPI00

Figure 2-2.

Connecting a keyboard fo the system unit

instaliing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

2-3

Connect the Mouse io the System Unit
1.

Carefully align the icon on the top of the mouse cabie

connector with the mouse icon on the back of the system
unit.
Push the cable connector all the way into the connector on
the back of the system unit.
Mousa icon

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Mouse connector
- Mouse cable

DEPI010

Figure 2-3.

2-4

Connecting a mouse to the system unit

Installing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

Connect the Ethemet Loopback Connector and Terminators

A ThickWire loopback connector and a ThinWire T-connector
and iwo ThinWire Ethernet terminators came with your
shipment.

ThickWire
loopback connector

/
ThinWire

T-connector

T-connector terminators

Figure 2-4.

DEPI050

Ethernet loopback connector and terminators

installing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

2-8

To Install the ThickWire Etharnet Loopback Conrnector

1. Find the square ThickWire loopback connector that came
with your shipment.

Position the loopback connector so its widest part aligns
with the widest part of the ThickWire connector located in
the lower-left corner of the back of the system unit.

Firmly press the loopback connector into the connector on

the system unit.

ThickWire connector

ThickWire toopback connector

DEPI013

Figure 2-5.

Aftaching a ThickWire loopback connector to the system
unit

2«6

Instaling the Basic DECstation 2120/3100 Hardware

Yo Terminate ThinWire Ethernet

Find the T-connector and two terminators that came with

your shipment.

Notice how the ribbed portion of the T-connector can be

Attach the terminators to the T-connector.
a. Firmly push each terminator connector onto the

twisted from side to side.

T-connector.

Twist the left-hand terminator toward you and the
right-hand terminator away from you until they slide
toward the T-connector and lock into place.
Terminator

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T-connector

Aftaching terminators fo the T-connector

instaliing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware 27

Push the ribbed portion of the terminated T-connector into
the ThinWire Ethernet connector below the Ethernet icon
on the back of the system unit.
Yeu have to tilt the terminated T-connector slightly to
fit it between the ThickWire loopback connector and the
keyboard cabl=.

Twist the T-connector from side to side until it slips into
place and you can push it onto the cornector on the system
unit.

Twist the ribbed portion of the connector to the right until
it locks into place.

DEPI015

Figure 2-7.

2-8

Afttaching a terminated T-connector to the system unit

Instaliing the Basic DECstatior 2100/3100 Hardware

Terminate the SCSI Connector on the System Unit

1. Remove the plastic cover that protects the SCSI connector
located in the upper-left corner of the back of the system

Run your finger along the bottom of the cover until you
feel the latch that lies between the two holes in the
bottom of the cover.

Push up on the latch until it releases from the back

cover of the system unit.

CEPIO11

Figure 2-8.

Removing the plastic cover that protects the SCSI connector

instaling the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardwaore

2-9

If the SCSI terminator is not already installed, install it by

turning it so the widest part of its connector aligns with the
widest part of the SCSI cennector on the system unit.

Push the terminator into the SCSI connector.

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Figure 2-9.

2-10

Instal’” - a SCSI terminator

Installing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

Connect the Video Cable to the System Unit

Your system unit comes with either a monochrome or a color
video cable.

Monochrome cable

Color cable
DEPI05

Figure 2-10.

Video cables

Find your video cable and the two knobs that came with it.

If you have a VR297 monitor, the video cable does not
come with knobs. You will not need them for this type of
monitor.
a.

For the VR150, VR160, and VR262 monitors, select the
kriob with the shortest screw.

For the VR299 monitor, select the knob with the longest
screw.

Find the end of the video cable that has a square connector
on it.

inoating the Bosic CiCstation 2100/3100 Hardware

2-11

Position the cable connector so the longest side of the

connector aligns with the widest part of the videc connector
on the system unit.

Push the cable connector into the connector on the system
unit and turn both screws to the right until they are tight.
If necessary, use the screwdriver that came with your
system to tighten the screws.

Monitoricon

Figure 2-11. Connecting a video cable to the system unit

2-12 Installing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

Set Up the Monitor
Waming: It takes two people to lift the monitor safely.
1.

Place the monitor on top of, or next to. the system unit.

If you have a VR299 color monitor, place it so the
tilt-lock lever is on the right side of the m~nitor as you
face the screen.

If you have a VR262 monochrome monitor and you have
ordered thz optionai tilt-swivel stand, set the monitor
on it according to the instructions that came with the
stand.

The VR150 monochrome and VR160 and VR297 color
monitors come with built-in tilt-swivel stands that do
not lock into place and have nc visible controls.

Be sure the on/off switch on the monitor is set to the off (0)
position, as shown in Figure 2-12.

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VR150 monochrome
monitor

On/oft switch

On/off switch

VR160 color monitor

Figure 2-12.

2-14

VR299 color monitor

The on/off switch on the monitor

installing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

DEPIO04

Connect the Video Cable to the Monitor

The video cable ior a monochrome monitor has one round

connector on its free end. The video cable for a color monitor
has three round connectors on its free end.
e

To connect a video cable to a monochrome monitor, follow

To connect a video cable to a color monitor, turn to

the instructions below.
page 2-17.

To Connect a Video Cable to a Monochrome Monitor
1.

Firmly push the round connector on the free end of the
video cable onto its connector on the monitor and twist it to
the right until it slides forward and locks into place.

Monitor video

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Video cable

connector

Figure 2-13.

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Connecting a video cable connector

Place the cable’s connector block on the cable mounting
plate or against the mounting detail on the monitor, as
shown in Figure 2-14.

Find the knob with the short screw on it.

Insert the screw on the knob into the hole on the connector
block and turn the knob to the right to tighten it.

instaliing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

2-18

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Cable mounting plate —

VR150 monitor

Cable mounting detail
Connector block

VR262 monitor

Figure 2-14. Connecting @ video cable to a VR150 or VR262
monochrome monitor

2-16 Instaliing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

To Connect a Video Cable to a Color Monitor

The free end of the video cable has a set of red, green, and blue
(RGB) signal cables. These three cables connect with the three
connectors on the back of the monitor in the following order,
from left to right: rec, green, blue.

Fu'mly push each cable connector onto 1ts connector on the
monitor and twist it to the right until it slides forwardand

locks into place.

Vdeo cable

connector

Figure 2-15.

DEPI048

Connecting a video cable connector

Place the cable’s connector block on the cable mounting
plate or against the cable mounting detail on the monitor,
as shown in Figure 2-16.

If you have a VR297 monitor, the video cable that came
with your monitor does not have a cable block or knobs.
These are not needed.

Insert the screw on the kn-b into the hole on the connector
block and turn the knob to the right to tighten it.
e For the VR160 color monitor, use the knob with the
short screw.

For the VR299 color monitor, use the knob with the
long screw.

installing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware 2-17

RGB connectors

Red

Green

Blue

Cable

mounting

Connector block

VR160 monitor

RGB connectors

Connector block

VR299 monitor
DEPIOO07

Figure 2-16. Connecting a video cable to a VR160 or VR299 color
montior

2-18 Installing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

RGB connectors

Red

Blue

Green

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VR297 monitor

Figure 2-17.

Connecting a video cable to a VR297 monitor

instaling the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

2-19

Connect the Power Cable and Power Cord

With your shipment, you received a monitor-system unit power ‘
cable that allows power to flow from the power source through

the system unit and to the monitor. You use this cable instead
of the power cord that came in your monitor carton.
Power cords for optional devices come with those devices. After
you have connected the system unit power cord and the power
cable, set up your optional devices and connect their power
cords according to the instructions that came with them.
The voltage for many devices, including most monitors, must
match that of your power source. It is either 110/120 or 220/240
voits. Where necessary, a yellow voltage label that covers the
power connector tells you what you have.

Monitor-system unit power cable

' V~100-120

V~220-240

System unit power cord

' v~100-120

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V~220-240

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Voltage labels
DEPID16

Figure 2-18.

2-20

Power cable, power cord, and voliage labels

Installing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

To Connect the Monitor-System Unit Power Cable
Cauhion: Connecting the monitor to a system unit that receives its
power from a source that does not meet the voltage requirements of
the monitor can damage the monitor.

Read and remove any yellow voltage label or factoryinstalled software label that covers the power connector on
the back of the monitor.

Plug the prongless end of the power cable into the power

Plug the pronged end of the cable into the power outlet on
the back of the system unit.

connector on the monitor.

Monitor-gystem unit
power connector

Monitor-system
unit cable

DEPIO1B

Figure 2-19.

Connecting a power cable io a system unit power outiet

instaling the Basic DECstation 217.0/3100 Hardware

2-21

To Connect the System Unit Power Cord

1. Plug the prongless end of the power cord into the power
connector on the back of the system unit.

Plug the pronged end of the cord into the power source.

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System unit
power connector

System unit
power cord

DEPIO19

Figure 2-20.

2-22

Connecting the system unit power cord

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Starting and Testing the Workstation

This chapter tells you

How to turn on your monitor and system unit

How the power-up self-test operates ana how to use the
results

How to get your workstation connected to a network

Starting and Testing the Workstation

3-1

Tum On the Monitor

The procedure for turning on the monitor varies according to ‘
the monitor. In all cases, a green light glows on the front of the
monitor and a display appears on the screen after -ou turn on
the system unit.

1.
2.

Find the brightness and contrast controls located by their

icons on the monitor.

Turn both controls all the way on.

Contrast icon

Figure 3-1.

Brightness icon

Controst and brighiness icons

To Tum On a VR150 Monochrome Monitor
Set the on/off switch on the front of the monitor to the on (in)
position by pressing it until it locks into place.
The indicator light glows green and the display appears after
you turn on your system unit.

To Tum On a VR262 Monochrome Monitor

Set the on/off switch on the back of the monitor to the on (1)
position by pressing the 1 on the switch.
The indicator light glows green and the display appears after
you turn on your system unit.

3-2

Storting ond Testing the Workstation

On/oft switch in
the on position

VR150 monitor

VR262 monitor
DEPI020

Figure 3-2.

Tuming on monochrome monitors

To Tum On a VR160 Color Monitor
Set the on/off switch on the front of the monitor to the on (in)
position by pressing it until it locks into place.
The indicator light glows green and the display appears af er
you turn on your system unit.

To Tum On a VR297 Color Monitor
Set the on/off switck: on the front of the monitor to the on (1)
position by pressing the 1 on the switch.

The ind‘cator light glows green and the display appears after
you turn on your system unit.

To Turn On a VR299 Color Monitor
Set the on/off switch on the front of the monitor to the on (1)
position by pressing the 1 on the switch.

The indicator light glows green and the display appears after
you turn on your system unit.

Starting ang Te ' .ng the Workstation

3~3

Onv/off switch in
the on position

Orvoff switch in

VR160 monnitor

On/oft switch in
the on position

VR299 monitor
DEP1021

figure 3-3.

2.4

Tuming on color monitors

Cimrhine rncd Tedinn the Warkstotion

Tum On the System Unit

Coudion: To avoid damaging equipmeai that has been moved inside

from a cold environment, let it warm to room temperature before
turning it on.

Set the on/off switch on the back of the system unit to the on
(1) position by pressing the 1 on the switch.

Onvoft switch
in fhe on

_
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position

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Figure 3-4.

Tuming on the system unit

Starting and Tesiing e WorkstGhon

When the system unit turns on, the fcllowing things happen:
s

The system unit begins its power-up self-test.

The power indicator light on the front of the system unit

The power-up self-test messages gradually appear at the

glows green.

bottom of the monitor screen.

Turn down the brightness until the screen just becomes

Adjust the contrast until the display on the screen is

dark.

comfortable for you to read.

if Your System Faiis to Yurn On

If nothing happens when you turn on the system unit, check to

be sure that

All power cords are connected properly

There is power at the power outlet

Monitor and system unit power switches are set to the on
position

If the system still fails to work, contact your system manager or
your Digital service representative.

If Your Monitor Fails to Tumn On

If the green light on the monitor turns on but the screen stays
dark, be sure the contrast and brightness controls located by
their icons on the monitor are turned all the way on.
If the screen remains dark, contact your system manager or
your Digital service representative.

3-6

Starting and Testing the Workstation

Check the Resulis of the Power-Up Self-Test
After you turn on your system unit and monitor, your
workstation tests itself. This process takes about a minute.
The numbers that identify the subtests that make up the
seif-test appear on your screen as your workstation runs them.

Because some subtests take longer than others, there are
times when nothing happens on your screen. For example, the
following display remains on your screen for several seconds:
KNO1

V6.71

7..6..5..4..

During testing, a display similar to the following gradually
appears on your screen:

KNO1

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7..6..5..4..3..2..1..0

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0- 2b

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When testing has been completed successfully, a display similar
to the following appears at the bottom of the screen:
d-f7-6a

if a Subtest Is Unsuccessful

If your workstation fails a subtest, self-testing stops and the
following message flashes on the screen:
FAILURE

RESET

CONTINUE

The number of the subtest that failed is the last number
displayed on your screen. In the following example,
subtest 4 was unsuccessful.
KNO1

V6.71

7..6..5..4..
FAILURE - RESET

CONTINUE

Starting and Testing the Workstation

3~I

if sublest
7, 6, 5, or £ falls

Record the number of the failed subtest and report it to your
system rnanager or your Digital service representative.
if test
3 fails

Turn off the system unit and check the connections for your
keyboard and mouse.

Be sure to inspect the connectors on the system unit and

the cable connectors for damaged pins.
2.

Turn on the system unit to rerun the self-test.
If the subtest fails again, contact your system manager or
your Digital service representative.

if subtest 2 fails

Turn off the system unit and be sure your ThickWire
loopback connector and ThinWire Ethernet terminators are
connected properly.

Inspect the ThickWire loopback connector and the
ThickWire connector on the system unit for damaged pins.

Turn on the system unit to rerun the self-test.
If the subtest fails again, contact your system manager or
your Digital service representative.

if subtest 1 fails

Turn off the system unit and be sure your SCSI terminator
is securely connected.

Inspect the SCSI connector on the system unit and the
connector on the terminator for damaged pins.
2.

Turn on the system unit to rerun the seii-test.
If the subtest fails again, contact your system manager or
your Digital service representative.

3-8

Starting and Testing the Workstation

Arrange for Your Ethernet Connection
If your workstation will be connected to a network, you need to
find your Ethernet station address and report it to your system
manager. Then ask your system manager to connect you to the
network.
To Find Your Ethernet Station Address
Type test -c at the console prompt. A display similar to the
following should appear on the screen. The third line of the
display is your Ethernet station address.
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4
installing Optional Peripheral Devices

This chapter tzlls you how to install the optional peripheral
dewvices for your workstation.
External optional devices include up to four small computer
system interface (SCSI) storage devices, a printer, and a
modem. SCSI storage devices include floppy disk, compact
disc, tape, and hard disk drives.

Warning: Turning on power before you are instructed to do so can

cause injury and damage equipment.

instaling Optional Peripheral Devices

4~}

installing External Storage Devices
The types of external storage devices available for your
DECstation 2100/3100 workstation include the following:
s

332-megabyte RZ55 hard disk drive

95-megabyte TK50Z tape drive

1.2-gigabyte TLZ04 cassette tape drive

635-megabyte RRD40 optical compact disc drive

2.2-gigabyte TKZ08 8-mm tape drive

These storage devices come preinstalled in expansion boxes.
You can connect as many as four expansion boxes to your
gsystem.

The first box connects directly to the system unit. Each
additional box connects to the box connected before it.
The BA42 storage expansion box is also available. This
expansion box houses up to two storage devices. Drives
available in the BA42 storage expansion box include the
following:
e

332-megabyte RZ55 hard disk drive

655-megabyte RZ56 hard disk drive

1.0-gigabyte RZ57 hard disk drive

95-megabyte TZ30 tape drive

1.44-megabyte RX23 diskette drive

1.2-megabyte RX33 diskette drive

525-megabyte TZK10 QIC tape drive

For more information on the BA42 storage expansion box and
its drives, refer to the BA42 Sior1ge Expansion Box Installation
Guide.

For information on the TKZ08 tape drive, see the owner’s
manual that came with that drive.

4-2

Instaliing Cptional Peripheral Davices

RRDA40 optical

compact disc drive

expansion box

7 7

——
TLZ04 tape drive -———
expansion box

TKS0Z tape drive
expansion box

BAA42 storage

expansion box WSE20017

xes
Figure 4-1. Expansion bo

instaliing Optional peripheral Devices 4-3

Yo Connect Exponsion Boxes

To connect expansion boxes to your system unit, find the
following items:

One system unit-expansion box cable with a

connector at each end

different

You use this cable ior only the first box you install. If you
have more than one of these cables, set the others aside.

One 18-inch-long expansion box cable with identical
connectors at each end if you are connecting more than

one hox

Caution: Using cables other than the Digital-supplied
18-inch cable between expansion boxes and the Digital-supplied
system-unit expansion box connector cable can cause the boxes to
malfunction.

e«

One expansion box terminator

One expansion box power cord

Gther items may have been supplied and should be used where
appropriate. See the documentation that came with your drives

for information on their use.
System unit-expansion
box connsctor cable

18-inch expansion box
connector cable

Expansion box
terminator

Figure 4-2.

4-4

Erpansion box cables, cord, and terminator

Instailing Optional Peripheral Devices

‘

Turn off the system unit and any expansion boxes.
»

If you receive your power from a power strip, turn off
the power etrip.

If you have only one expansion box and do not use a
power strip, turn off the expansion box by pressing
the O on the on/off switch on a hard disk drive, tape
drive, or optical compact disc drive, or by pressing and
releasing the on/off switch on a cassette tape drive.
Then turn off the system unit.

Remove the terminator from the SCSI connector on the
back of the system unit, as shown in Figure 4-3.
Be sure to save the terminator.
SCS! connector

SCSI terminator

instaling Opticnal Peripheral Devices

4-6

If you have only one box, or if this is the first box you are
connecting, be sare the SCSI switches on the back of the
box are set correctly.
See the BA42 Storage Expansion Box Installation Guide for
information on how to set SCS! switches on drives in the
BA42 expansion box.
e

If your first box is a TK50Z tape drive (you can see
TK SCSI on the label by the switches), the settings are
Down Up Down

SCSI switches

SCSi
switch settings

DEPI049

Figure 4-4.

4-6

1D switch sefting for the TK502 tape drive

Installing Optional Peripheral Devices

If your first box is an RZ55 hard disk drive in its own
expansion box (you can see RZ SCEI on the label by the
switches), the settings are
Down Down Down

SCSI switches

SCSI swiich
settings

DEPIO3S

Figure 4-5.

1D swiich selting for the R255 hord disk drive

Instaling Optional Peripheral Devices

4~7

If your first box is a TLZ04 cassette tape drive (the
word OPTIONS appears above the switch numbers),

the settings are

Up Down Up Down

DEPIOT6

Figure 4-6.

4-8

D switch sefting for the TLI04 cassefte tape drive

Installing Optional Peripheral Devices

‘

If your first box is an RRD40 optical compact disc drive

(there is no labe! by the switches), the settings are
Up Down Down Down

If you are installing more than one expansion box,

i
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always connect the optical compact disc drive last.

DEFMO081

Figure 4-7. ID switch sefting for the RRD40 optical compact disc diive

instaking Optional Peripheral Devices 4~

Position the smallest of the two connectors or: your system
unit-expansion box cable so the widest part of the connector
aligns with the widest part of the connector on the system
unit.

Push the cable connector into the SCSI connector on the
back of the system unit.

Figure 4-8.

4-10

Aftaching o system unii-ex
boxpansion
cable to the SCSI
conna
on the
ctor
syriem unit

Installing Optional Peripheral Devices

Attach the free end of the system unit-expansion box cable
to one of the connectors on the back of the expansion box.

Press the two wire brackets on the expansion box
connector away from the connector.
If you are using a hard disk drive or a tape drive, slide
the cable connector up between the expansion box and
its handle.
Position the cable connector so its widest part aligns
with the widest part of the expansion box connector.

Push the cable connector into the expansion box
connector as far as it will go.
Press the two wire brackets firmly against the sides of

the connector until they click into the grooves on the
‘connector.

If you are attaching more than one expansion box, turn to
page 4-15.

installiing Optional Perpheral Devices

4~11

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

System unit-expansion box

cable connectoly.

DEPI081

Figure 4-9. Altaching a system unit-expansion box cable to the SCSI
connector on an expansion box

4-12 Instaling Optional Peripheral Devices

Yo Attach Only One Box

Attach the terminator that came with your expansion box
to the empty connector on the box.

Press the two wire brackets on the empty connector

Position the terminator so the widest part of its
connector aligns with the widest part of the connector

away from the connector.

on the box.

Push the terminator into the expansion box connector

Press the two wire brackets firmly against the sides of
the terminator until they click into the grooves on the

as far as it will go.

terminator.

Be sure the wire brackets
are locked into the grooves

on the sides of the connactors.

Terminator

DEPi077

Figure 4-10.

Terminating an expansion box

instaling Optional Peripheral Devices 4~13

Plug the prongless end of the power cord into the power

Plug the pronged end of the cord into the same power
source as the one used by your system unit.

connector on your expansion box.

et [TT— !"@j

DEPI078

Figure 4-11.

Connecting an expansion box power cord

Turn on the expansion box by pressing the 1 on the on/off

switch on a hard disk drive, tape drive, or optical compact
disc drive or by pressing and releasing the on/off switch on
a cassette tape drive.

4-14

Instaling Optional Peripheral Devices

§.

Turn on the system unit by pressing the 1 on the on/off
switch on the back of the unit.
Your system runs through its self-tests and displays the
console prompt (>>) when all the tests are completed
successfully.

If a subtest fails,

Turn off your expansion box and system unit.

Check your expansion box connections. Be sure to
inspect your connectors for damaged pins.

c¢.

Turn on the expansion box and system unit again.

If the subtest still fails, contact your Digital service

representative.

Type test -c¢ at the console prompt (>>) and check the
configuration display to be sure the system recognizes the
device.

To Attach More Than One Box
Before you connect any boxes after the first, stack them
together, and set the SCSI switches for each box.
To know how to set your SCSI switches, you need to display
your configuration table. This table tells you what storage
devices your system has and where your storage devices are
located.

Reudlnfi the configuruflon table
Type test -¢ at the console prompt (>>) and press Return to
display your configuration table.
A display similar to that in Figure 4-12 should appear on your
screen. The section following the display describes the display
in detail.

Instaling Optional Peripheral Devices

4-15

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Sampie configurction display

From the configuration display, you learn the following:
Line 1 — Tells you how much memory you have. The system
described in the figure has 16 megabytes of memory. You could
add one or two 4-megabyte memory modules to this system.
Line 2 — Tells you what kinid of monitor you have. The system
described in Figure 4-12 has a monochrome monitor. If it had a
color monitor, this line would read coLOR.

Line 3 — Tells you your Ethernet station address. The address
for the system described in the figure is 08-00-2b-0d-f7-6a. You
need to know your Ethernet address if you want to be able to
connect your workstation to a network.

Line 4 — Introduces the list of storage-device locations
available in your system. These storage devices are called
small computer system interface (SCSI) devices. The remaining
lines of this display describe any SCSI devices assigned to units
7 through 0.

Line 5 — Tells you that the system described in the figure has
nothing assigned to unit 7. Leave this unit empty. Assigning a
storage device to unit 7 can cause the system to malfunction.
Line 6 — Tells you that unit 6 contains the controller that
directs the operation of your SCSI devices.

4-16

Installing Optional Peripheral Devices

Lines 7, 8 — Tell you that the system described in the figure
has nothing assigned to units 5 and 4. You could add storage
devices here.

Line 9 — The system in the figure has a hard disk drive

assigned to unit 3. The words Device type 0 DISK appear on

the unit-number line for any unit that contains a hard disk
drive or a diskette drive. If unit 3 contained a tape drive or a
cassette tape drive, the words Device type 1 TAPE would appear
on the unit-number line. If unit 3 con:iained an optical compact
disc drive, the words Device type 5 ROM DI1SK would appear on

the unit-number line.

Lines 10-16 — Describe the device assigned to unit 3 in more
detail. This type of description is displayed for any SCSI device
connected to your system. In this display, line 15 in column 2
reads Rz23 for an internal RZ23 hard disk drive.
Lines 17, 18, 19 — The system described in the figure has no
devices assigned to units 2, 1, and 0. You could add storage
devices here.

Sefting
the SCSI switches

Now that’you know where you can add your storage devices,

you can set your SCSI switches.

See the BA42 Storage Expansion Box Installation Guide for

information on how to set SCSI switches on drives in the BA42
expansion box.

If you have a TK50Z tape drive it should be your first box.
Set its switches

Down Up Down

If you have no tape drive and your first box is a RZ55 hard
disk drive in its own expansion box, the settings for that

box are

Down Down Down

If you have no tape drive and your first box is a TLZ04
cassette tape drive, the settings for that box are
Up Down Up Down

instaling Optional Paripheral Devices 417

If you have no tape drive and your first box is an RRD40
optical compact disc drive, the settings for that box are

Up Down Down Down

Set the SCSI ID switches on the back of your expansion boxes
according to Table 4-1.
Table 4-1.

SCSI ID Switch Seftings
RX Diskette Diive or
1K Tape Drive or

RZ Hcid Disk or

Unit 7

Not avaiiabie

Not available

Unit 6

Not available

Unit 5

Down Up Dewn

Up Down Up

Unit 4

Down Up Up

Up Down Down

Unit 3

Up Down Down

Down Up Up

Unit 2

Up Down Up

Down Up Down

Unit 1

Up Up Down

Down Down Up

Unit 0

Up Up Up

Down Down Down

Locotion

N2 Casselie Tape Drive'

RRD40 Compact Disc?

1Switch 1 (the left switch) on the cassette tape drive should always be in the up

position. 1D switch settings for this drive start with switch 2.

2Because switch 4 on the optical compact disc is not used, its position has no effect

on the ID number.

Connecling boxes
Caution:

Using cables other than the Digital-supplied 18-inch cable

between expansion boxes can cause the boxes to malfunction.

Plug one end of the 18-inch expansion box cable into the
free connector on the back of the first expansion box.

If your expansion box is a disk or tape drive, slide the free
end of the cable up between the next expansion box and its
handle.
2.

4-18

Plug the free end of the cable into one of the connectors on
the next box, as shown in Figure 4-13.

instaliing Optional Peripheral Devices

‘

B
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;

RRDA40 optical

compact disc drive
axpansion box

TLZ04 tape dnive

expansion box

TKS50Z tape drive

expansion box

BA42 storage
expansion box

WSE21049

Figure 4-13.

Connecting on expansion box fo another expansion box

instaling Optional Peripheral Devices

4~19

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each additional box.

Attach the terminator that came with your expansion boxes

to the empty connector on your final box, as shown in
Figure 4-14.

Press the two wire brackets on the empty connector
away from the connector.

Position the terminator so the widest part of its
connector aligns with the widest part of the connector
on the box.

¢.

Push the terminator into the expansion box connector
as far as it will go.

Press the two wire brackets firmly against the sides of
the terminator until they click into the grooves on the

terminator.

4-20

installing Optional Peripheral Devices

‘

Wire brackets

RRD40 optical
compact disc drive
expansion box
TL204 tape drive

expansion box

TK50Z tape dnve
expansion box

BA42 storage
expansian box

DEP1079

Figure 4-14.

Terminating the final expansion box

installing Optional Peripheral Devices

4-21

Plug the prongless end of the power cord into the power
connector on each expansion box.

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Power cord

DEPI080

Figure 4-15.

4-22

Connecting the power cord

Installing Optional Peripheral Devices

Plug the pronged end of the cord into the power source.
Because you are installing more than one box, the power
source for your system unit and expansion boxes should be

one common power strip.

Be sure the voltage-selection switch on your optical compact
disc drive is set for the same voltage as that of your power
source.

Caulion: Connecting an expansion box to a power source that
does not meet the voltage requirements of the box can damage the
device inside that box.

Turn on each expansion box by pressing the 1 on the on/off
switch on the box.
After this first time, turn your expansion boxes on and off
by using the on/off switch on your power strip.
Turn on the system unit by pressing the 1 on the on/off
switch on the back of the unit.
After this, turn your system unit on and off by using the
on/off switch on your power strip.
Your system performs its self-test and displays the
console prompt (>>) when all the subtests are completed
successfully.
if a subtest fails,
2.

Turn off your system by using ti. 2 on/off switch on your
power strip.

Check your expansion box connections. Be sure to
inspect your connectors for damaged pins.

¢.

Use the on/off switch on your power strip te turn your
system on again.

If the subtest still fails, contact your Digiial service
representative.
Type test -c at the console prompt (>>) and check your
configuration display to be sure your system rccognizes
each device.

instaling Optional Peripheral
Devices 4-23

a Printer
installing

When you ordered your printer, you may also have ordered a

gerial line cable. If you have one, you connect one end of this

cable to your printer cable and the other end to your ssstem
unit.

Find your serial line cable if one came with your shipment.

Follow the instructions that came with your printer to
perform these tasks:

Be sure the printer is turned off.

Set up the printer and attach the cable that came

Set the proper baud rate and control settings.

with it.

Turn off the system unit by pressing the 0 on the on/off
switch on the back of the system unit or, if you have a
power strip, by turning off the pow=r strip.

If you have a serial line cable, attach one end of it to the

§.

Position the connector on your printer cable, or on the free
end of the serial line cable, so the clip is down.

Push the cable connector into the connector under the
printer icon on the back of the system unit, as shown on

free end of the printer cable.

Figure 4-16.

The connector clicks into place.
7.

Plug the power cord into the power source.

Turn on the printer.

Turn on the system unit by pressing the 1 on the on/off
switch or by turning on the power strip.
Your system performs its seif-test ar.d dispiays the
console prompt (>>) when all the subtests are completed
successfully.

4-24

Instaliing Optional Peripheral Devices

‘

Figure 4-16.

Connecting
a piintst ic the system unit

if a subtest fails,

Turn off your printer and system unit.

Check your printer connections.

¢.

Turn your printer and system unit on again.

If the subtest still fails, contact your Digital service

representative.

See the documentation that came with your operating system
for instructions on setting the correct baud rate in the
DECstation 2100/3100 environment variables.

instaling Optional Peripheral Devices

4-25

installing o Communications Device

When you ordered your communications device, you may also
have ordered a serial line cable with which to connect the

‘

device to your system unit.

If you ordered one, find the serial line cable that came with
your shipment.

Follow the instructions that came with your device to
perform these tasks:
s

Be sure the device is turned off.

Set up and attach the device to the cable that came

Set the proper baud rate and control ssttings.

with it.

Turn off the system unit by pressing the 0 on the on/off
switch on the back of the system unit or, if you have a
powes strip, by turning off che power strip.

If you have a serial line cable, attach one end of it to the
free end of the device cable.

5. Position the connector on your device cable, or on the free
end of your serial line cable, so the clip is down.

Push the cable connector into the ccnnector under the
communications icon on the back of the system unit as

Plug the nower cord into the power source.

Turn on the device by pressing the 1 on the on/off switcn.

shown in Figure 4-17.

Turn on the system unit by pressing the 1 on the on/off
switch or by turning on the power strip.

Your system performs its self-test and displays the
console prompt (>>) when all the subtests are completed
successfully.

4-26

Installing Optional Peripheral Devices

Communications icon

Communications
connector

Communications device
or serial line cable

CEPI045

Figure 4-17.

Connecting a communications device to the system unit

If a subtest fails,

Turn off your device and system unit.

Check your device connections.

¢.

Turn your device and system unit on again.

If the subtest still fails, contact your Digital service

representative.

See the documentation that came with your operating system
for instructions on setting the correct baud rate in the
DECstation 2100/3100 environment variables.

installing Optional Peripheral Devices

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Completing the Hardware instaiiation

This chapter tells you

How to gather the information you need to begin installing
your worksystem software

Where to learn how to install your applications software

Imporiant:

If line 1 of your power-up screen displays KNO1 Vé.5 or a

lower version number, and any diagnostic command is issued, issue
a hardware reset or an init command before attempting a booi or an
auto command.

Using Ethernet to Access Your Worksystem Software
If you want to use Ethernet to access your worksystem
software, make sure your system manager has your Ethernet
station address to register you to do so. Ask your system
manager for instructions on how to boot your worksystem
software.

Completing the Hardware Installation

5-1

Installing Your Worksystem Software on a Hard Disk
Yo Use a Tape Drive
When using a tape drive to install an operating system on a
ha:d disk, you need the following:

A TK50Z or a TZ30 tape drive

s«

The ULTRIX TK50Z tape cartridge kit

A hard disk drive
Your hard disk drive is formatted (ready to receive
information) when you receive it from the factory.

In addition, you need to know
e

The unit number of your tape drive

How to use tape cartridges

See Chapter 4 of the DECstation 2100/3100 Operator’s

Guide or the documentation that came with your tape drive
for instructions on using tape cartridges.

§-2

Completing the Hardware Installation

Finding the unit number of your tape drive

Type test -¢ at the console prompt (>>) and press Return.
A display similar to the one in Figure 5-1 appears on the
screen.

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16Mbytes

VIDEO:

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Line 4 of this display introduces the list of drives installed as
part of your system.

For hard disk drives or diskette drives, the following
appears on the line that contains the unit number:
Dev typ 0 RZ

To determine whether the device is a hard disk or a diskette
drive, look at the rightmost entry in the unit-number line.

Completing the Hardware Instaliation

§-3

For tape drives or cassette tape drives, the following
appears on the line that contains the unit number:

Dev typ 1 TZ

To determine whether the device is 2 tape drive or a
cassette tape drive, look at the rightmost entry in the
unit-number line.

In the sample display in Figure 5-1, you can see that unit 5
contains a tape drive.

Tob install your worksystem software, turn to “Where To Go from
Here” later in this chapter.

To Use Ethemet

When using Ethernet to install an operating system on a hard
disk, you need the following:
e

A connection to Ethernet

A hard disk drive
Your hard disk drive is formatted (ready to receive
information) when you receive it from the factory.

Ask your system manager to tell you when the remote
installation service on the Ethernet server is ready so you
can install your operating system.

Compileting
the Hardware Installation

‘

Where
To Go from Here
——

¥ You Have Factory-installed Software
impoitant: Your worksystem contains factory-installed software if the
power connector on your system unit is covered with a yellow label
that reads
Attention:

If this system contains a hard disk with preinstalled
software, see installation guide before booting system.

For startup instructions for factory-installed software, see
Start-up Instructions for Factory-Installed Software on
DECstations 2100/3100 after you have installed your
workstation hardware.

Caufion: Use the start-up instructions guide before booting your
system. Failure to do so could damage the software.

Be sure to back up your software as soon as your system is
running. Refer to the Guide to SCAMP for Workstations for
information on backing up your system.

To Perform a Basic Worksystem Software Instaliation
If your worksystem does not contain factory-installed software,
1.

Read the release notes.

Follow the instructions provided in the ULTRIX Basic
Installation Guide.

If you plan to use a tape drive to perform the basic installation
you need to have an external hard disk drive as part of your
workstation.

Compileting the Hardware Instaliation

§-§

Yo Taillor Your Worksystem Sofiware fo Meet Specia! Needs
1.

Read the release notes.

Perform the basic operating system installation as
described in the ULTRIX Basic Installation Guide, until
the guide asks you to choose the type of installation.

Then follow the instructions provided in the ULTRIX

Advanced Installation Guide.

Yo install Application
Software Products

Follow the instructions in the installation guides that came

with your software.

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Installation Notes for Experienced
Installers

The instructions given here assume that all power cords remain
unplugged until step 10, and that power switches remain in the
off (0) position until ep 12.

Warning: Turning on power before you are instructed to do so can

cause injury and damage equipment.

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Connect the video cable.

Installing the Basic DECstation 2100/3100

Attach the keyboard cable to the back of the system unit at

Unpack and check your shipment.
Set up the system unit.

the keyboard icon.

Attach the mouse cable to the hack of the system unit at
the mouse icon.

Connect the SCSI terminator to the SCSI connector on the

system unit.

Install the ThickWire Ethernet loopback connector and

terminate ThinWire Ethernet.

installation Notes for Experienced Installers

Set up the monitor.

Use the knob with the short screw for the VR150, VR160,
and VR262 monitors. Use the knob with the long screw for
the VR299 monitor. The VR297 monitor does not need a
SCTeW.

10. Connect the monitor-system unit power cable.
Caulion: Connecting the monitor to a system unit that is
receiving power from a source that does not meet the voltage
requirements of the monitor can damage the monitor.

11. Connect the system unit power cord.

12. Turn on the DECstation by first turning on the monitor and
then the system unit.

13. Check the results of the power-up self-test.

If the testing is successful, the monitor shows a display

similar to the following:
KNO1 V6.71
08-00-2b-0d-f7-¢a
0x010 0000
>>

If the monitor sereen remains blank, contact your
system manager or refer to the troubleshooting chapter

in the DECstation 2100/3100 Operator'’s Guide.

14. Give your Ethernet station address to your system
manager.

Type test -c at the console prompt.
15. Install any optional peripheral devices according to the
instructions given in “Installing Optional Periph~ ]
Devices,” the next section of this chapter.
16.

é-2

Instail your software.

installotion Notes for Expedenced Instaliers

installing Optional Peripheral Devices
Caufion: Attaching a peripheral device to the wrong connector on the

system unii can damage the sysiem uni? »nd peripheral device.

Yo insiaill Extema! Storage Devices

External storage devices come preinstalled in expansion boxes.
You can connect as many as four expansion boxes te your
system.

Connecling the first expansion box fo the system unit
i

Set up the device and be sure the SCSI switches on the
back of the box are set correctly.

See the BA42 Storage Expansion Box Installation Guide for
information on how to set SCSI switches on drives in the
BA42 expansion box.

If your first box is a TK50Z tape drive, the settings are
Down Up Down

If your first box is an RZ55 hard disk drive in its own
expansion box, the settings are
Down Down Down

If your first box is an RRD40 optical compact disc drive,
the settings are
Up Down Down Down

If your first box is a TLZ04 cassette tape drive, the
settings are

Up Down Up Down
Attach the cable with two different connectors on it to
the SCSI connector on the system unit and to one of the
connectors on the back of the box.

If you are net attaching another expansion box, plug the
SCSI terminator into the empty connector on the expansion
DOX.

instaliation Notes for Experienced Installers

6-3

Connecling boxes ofier tha ‘=’

Stack the hoxes on top of the first box.
If you use an optical compact disc drive, always connect it
last.

Set the SCSI switches for each box

o.
b.
3.

Type test -c to display the configuration table.
Use the SCSI ID switch settings listed in Table 4-1

earlier in this guide.

Use the 18-inch expansien box cable with identical
connectors at each end to connect the new expansion box to
the installed box.

Caution: Using a cable other than the Digital-supplied
18-inch cable between expansion boxes can cause the boxes to
malfunction.

Repeat this step for each additional box.
4.

Plug the expansion box terminator into the empty connector
on your final box.

To Install a Printer
1.

Set up the printer and its cable according to the
instructions that came with it.

Attach the printer cable to the back of the system unit at
the printer icon.

See the documentation that came with your operating system
for instructions on setting the baud rate in the DECstation
2100/3100 environment variables.

Iinstalicgtion Notes for Experienced Insicilers

‘

To install o Communications Device

Set up the device and its cable according to the instructions

Attach the communications devi.ce connector to the back of

that came with it.

the system unit at the communications icon.

See the documentation that came with your operating system
for instructions on setting the baud rate in the DECstation
2100/3100 environment variables.

Instaliation Notes for Experienced Installers

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Ethernet Hardware Connections

This appendix tells you how to prepare your workstation for
connection to ThinWire or ThickWire Ethernet.
If you have a ThickWire network, follow the instructions on
page A-2. If you have a ThinWire network, turn to page A-4.

Ethernet Hardware Connections

A-l

Connecting to a ThickWire Network

When connecting your workstation to a ThickWire network, you ‘
must have a 15-pin Ethernet cable.

To connect to a ThickWire network,
1

Turn off the system unit by pressing the 0 on the on/off
switch on the back of the unit.
Position the cable connector so the widest part of the
connector aligns with the widest part of the connector on
the system unit.
Push the cable connector into the ThickWire connector, as
shown in Figure A-1.
Find the slide latch, located at the right of the ThickWire
connector.

Push it all the way to the left to iock the ThickWire cabie
connector in place.
Turn on the system unit by pressing the 1 on the on/off
switch.

A light between the ThickWire Ethernet connector and the ‘
Ethernet button should glow green.
s

If the light fails to glow, use the point of a ballpoint
pen, or some similar tool, to press and release the
Ethernet button, located to the right of the ThickWire
connector.

Cautior::

The graphite in pencil lead can damage the system

u. it.

s
7.

A-2

If the light still fails to glow, contact your Digital
service representative.

Complete the network installation according to the
instructions provided in the networking guide for your
operating system.

Ethernet Hardware Connections

Etherne: connector

Ethernst button

Green light

Etharnet cable

DEPID25

Figure A-1.

Connecting the ThickWire ethernet cabl

Ethernet Hardware Connections A~3

Connecting to a ThinWire Nefwork
When connecting your workstation to the end of a ThinWire
cable segment, you need one ThinWire cable. When connecting
within a ThinWire cable segment, you need two ThinWire
cables.

To connect to the end of a ThinWire segment, follow the
instructions in the next section.
To connect within a ThinWire segment, follow the instructions
on page A-7.
To Connect to the End of a ThinWire Segment
1.

Turn off the system unit by pressing the 0 on the on/off
switch on the back of the system unit.

Remove one terminator from the T-connector.
Turn the left-hand terminator away from you or the righthand terminator toward you until you can pull it away from
the T-connector.

Terminator

Figure A-2.

A-4

DEP0O27

Removing a Terminator from the T-Connector

Ethemet Hardware Connections

Attach the cable connector to the free end of the
T-connector.

Firmly push the cable connector into the T-connector and
twist the cable connector until it slides forward and locks
into place.

T-connector

A /
/&

Cable connactor

Figure A-3.

Terminator

DEP1028

Connecling the ThinWire Cable to the T-Connector

Push the ribbed portion of the T-connector into the

ThinWire Ethernet connector below the Ethernet icon
on the Lack of the system unit.
5.

Twist the T-connector from -ide to side until it slips into
place and you can push it onto the connector on the system
unit.

Twist the ribbed portion of the connector to the right until
it locks into place.

Turn on the system unit by pressing the 1 on the on/off
switch.

A light should glow green to the left of the T-connector.
e

If the light fails to glow, use the point of a ballpoint
pen, or some similar tool, to press and release the
Ethernet button, located to the left of the ThinWire
connector.

Caution:

The graphite in pencil lead can damage the system

unit.

If the light still fails to glow, contact your Digital
service representative.

Ethernet Hardware Connections

A-§

Complete the network installation according to the
instructions provided in the networking guide for your
operating system.

Ethernet icon

Ethernet button

ThinWire
connector

DEPI060

Figure A-4.

Connecting one ThinWire cable

Ethemet Hardware Connections

To Connect Within a ThinWire Segment
1.

Turn off the system unit by pressing the 0 on the on/off
switch on the back of the unit.

Remove both terminators from the T-connector.
Turn the right-hand terminator toward you and the lefthand terminator away from you until you can pull them
away from the T-connector.

Terminator

Figure A-5.

Removing the Terminators from the T-Caninector

Attach the cable connectors to the T-connector.

Firmly push each cable connector into the T-connector and
twist the cable connector until they slide forward and lock
into place.
Cable connector

Cable connectior

CEPD30

Figure A-6.

Connectling the ThinWlre Cables to the T-Connector

Fthamat Hardware Connections

A-7

Push the ribbed portion of the T-connector into the
ThinWire Ethernet connector below the Ethernet icon

on the back of the system unit.

‘

Twist the T-connector from side to side until it slips into
place and you can push it onto the connector on the system
unit.

Twist the ribbed portion of the connector to the right until
it locks into place.

Turn on the system unit by pressing the 1 on the on/off
switch.

A light should glow green to the left of the T-connector.

If the light fails to glow, use the point of a ballpoint
pen, or some similar tool, to press and release the
Ethernet Outton, located to the ieft of the ThinWire
connector.

Caution:

The graphite in pencil lead can damage the system

unit.

A-8

If the light still fails to glow, contact your Digital
service representative.

Complete network installation according to the instructions
provided in the networking guide for your operating system.

Ethermnet Hardware Connections

‘

Ethemnet icon

Ethernet button

ThinWire
connector

Ethernet Hardware Connections

A-?

€K-302AB-OG-003

Operctor's Guide

Firet printing, January 1989
Revised, July 1680
Revised, January 1981
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should
not be construed as a commitment I
Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital
Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear
in this document.
The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be
wied or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.

Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability
of its software on equipment that is not supplied by Digital or its affiliated
companies.

USA

This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The
equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which
are designed to provide reasonzble protection against such radio frequency
interference. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the interferrnce.

The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation:

DEC

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DECnet
DECstation
DECsystem

ThinWire
ULTRIX
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MicroVAX

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MicroVMS

UNIBUS

VAXBI

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VT

Contents

UsingThisGuide . .....................................
..
1

Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware
TheSystem Unit.............
... ....................
The Monitor .. ........ .. ... .. .. . ... . .. .
..
Adjusting the Position of the Monitor ................

For the VR150, VR160, and VR297 monitors . ...

For the VR299 color monitor. . ................
The Keyboard ............
.. ... ... ... ...
i
..
Adjusting the Keyboard .. .............
... ..........
The Mouse .................
...
..
Cleaningthe Mouse ...............................

1-2
1-5
1-11

1-11

1-12
1-13
1-13
1-14
1-15

2 Hardware Options
Adding Memory . ....
... ......
... .. ... .
..
To Add Memory Modules . ..........................
Adding Storage .....
.. .....
... ... ...
...
Internal Storage Devices ...........................
External Storage Devices. ..........................
Addinga Printer ......
...
......
... . ... ... ... ...
..
...
ToAdd aPrinter.............
... . ... ... ..........
AddingaModem . ......... ... ... ... ... . ... ... ...
ToAddaModem..................................

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2-2
2-3
2-3
2-4
2-4
2-5
2-5

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3 Using DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware
Turning On Your Workstation..........................
For a Workstation on a Power Strip .................
For a Workstation Not on a Power Strip..............
Turning Off Your Workstation..........................
For a Workstation on a Power Strip .................
For a Workstation Not on a Power Strip..............
Using the Configuration Display .......................
To Display Your Warkstation Configuration ...........
UsingConsole Commands . ...................coiivnnn
Booting the Worksystem Software ...................
Setting the Workstation for Automatic Booting ........
Shutting Down the Worksystem Software................

4 Using Tape Drives
Checking the Position of the Tape Leader Inside a
Cartridge ...........cc0 ittt ittt
Wrice-Protectinga Cartridge .. .........................
Write-Enablinga Cartridge . ...........................
Checking the Take-Up Leader Inside the Drive ...........
Loading a Tape Cartridge ....................
... ... ...
Removing a Tape Cartridge . .. .........................
Labelinga Tape Cartridge . . .................c.covvv...

5 Using an Optical Compact Disc Drive
Connectors, Controls, and Indicator Lights on the Disc
Drive . ...
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Using an Optical Compact Disc Drive ...................
To Load a DiscintoaDrive.........................

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54
5-5

Handling Compact Discs ...........................
To Unload a Disc from Its Caddy ....................
To load a DiscintoIts Caddy.......................
Cleaninga Compact Disc..............................
For Further information ..............................

59
5-10
5-12
5-16
5-16

To Unload a Disc froma Drive . .....................

6 Using the RX23 Diskefte Drive
UsingDiskettes...............
.. ..
i,
To Write-Protect a Diskette . ........................
To Write-Enable a Diskette . ........................
Inserting a Disketteintoa Drive .......................
Removing a Diskette froma Drive......................
To Remove a Diskette froma Drive . .................
Formattinga Diskette .. ..........
... .. ... ... .. .....
To Use the Console Program ........................
To Continue Formatting the Diskette ................
If you are not using a high-density diskette or if
your diskette is write-protected ...............
To Terminate the Formatting Procedure ..............
To Use Worksystem Software .......................

7 Troubleshooting

Using the Self-Test ...............
... ...,
IfaSubtest Fails ......... ... ...,
If Subtest 7,6,5,or4 Fails ........................
IfSubtest
3Fails ..............ciiiiiiiiin...

IfSubtest 2Fails ...............0c

...

For a workstation not on a network............
For a workstation on ThickWire Ethernet..... ..
For a workstation on ThinWire Ethernet .......
IfSubtest 1 Fails ................c.iiiiiiiion..
For a workstation with no external storage
BeVICES . vttt
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For a workstation with external storage
devices . ...cv it
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Solving Hardware Problems ...........................
Contacting Your Digital Service Representative...........

8 Moving the DECstation 2100/3100 Workstation
Dismuntling the Workstation ..........................
Packing Your Equipment ..............................
Reinstalling Your DECstation 2100/3100.................

A Equipment Srecifications
B Part Numbers

C Console Commands

Conventions Used in This Appendix ....................
Getting Help ....... ... .. i
Console Commands. ..............c.iiiiiiiiiiiinnnn.
The auto Command ...............................
Theboot Command...............
...
...
Thectrs Command ............. ...,
The d (deposit) Command ..........................
The disable Command .............................
The dump Command ..............................
The e (examine) Command .........................
The enable Command . .............................
The fill Command
ThegoCommand .................................
The help Command................................
The? Command ................
..
i,
sheinitCommand ..............
... ...
..
The passwd Command .............................
The printenvCommand . ...........................
ThesetenvCommand...............
... ... ........
Thetest Command .............
... ... .. ... ...
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D Interpreting the Self-Test
Using the Power-Up Self-Test ... .......................
Interpreting Monitor Self-Test Codes....................
Interpreting LED Self-Test Codes.......................

index

D-1
D-2
D-3

Figures
The basic DECstation 2100/3100 hardware ...............
The back of the systemunit ............................
Systemuniticons ............. ...
MONMItOr 1C0MS . ..o v ettt it e e e
The VR150 monochrome monitor ........................
The VR160 colormonitor . . ................ ..o,

1-1
1-2
1-4
1-8§
1-6
1-7

The VR262 monochrome monitor ........................
The VR297 color monitor . . ...............iiviiiinnn.n.
The VR299 colormonitor . . ............
.. ..o,
Thekeyboard . ......... ... .. ... i,
The mouse ............co
ittt iitiieeieiiineinnnanees

1-8
1-9
1-10
1-13
1-14

4-11

Removing the tracking ball from the mouse . ..............
Expansionboxes ..........
... .. ... ... i i
Sample configuration display ...............
... ... ...,
Thetapedrive .. ......... ... i,
Opening the door on the cartridge .......................
A tape leader positioned correctly in the cartridge .........
A wnite-protected cartridge ..........
... ... oL,
A write-enabled cartridge ...............
... ... ... ...,
A take-up leader positioned correctly in the drive . .........
Pressing the load/unload button on a tape drive ...........
Lifting the insert/release handle on a tape drive ...........
Inserting atapedrive............
... .. ... ... .. ...
Lowering the insert/release handle on a tape drive.........
Pressing the load/unload button on a tape drive ...........

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4-2
4-3
4-4
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Lifting the insert/release handle on a tape drive . ..........

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4-13

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Labeling a tapecartridge. . ...........
... ... .. ... o0
The optical compact discdrive ..........................

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5-1

Connectors, controls, and indicator lights on the drive .. .. ..
The parts of adisccaddy....... .......................
Turningon thedrive.........
... ... ... ... ... ... .. ...
Positioning thecaddy ............
... ... .. . i
s,
Insertingthecaddy................
... ... ... ...
Positioning the protective sleeve.........................
Acompact disC........
... i
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...
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Positioningthe frame...................
... ... o0t
Placing the disc inside the frame . .......................
Inserting the disc and frame into the sleeve...............
The internal diskettedrive ................
... ... .. ....
AnRX23Kdiskette.........
... ... .. i,
Write-protecting adiskette ................
... ... ... ...

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7-2
7-3
7-4
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Write-enabling a diskette......................... e
A diskette positioned forinsertion .......................
A diskette positioned correctly inthedrive................
Ejecting a diskette from thedrive .......................
The indicator light on the diskette drive..................
The on/off switch and reset button on the system unit ... ...
Checking the mouse and keyboard connections ............
Checking Ethernet connections . .. .......................
Checking ThickWire connections ........................
Checking ThinWire connections .........................

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7-5
7-6
7-7
7-8

7-6

Checking the SCSI terminator ..........................

7-9

7-7

Checking SCSI connections . ................coivenvn....

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Conventions Used in This Guide ........................

1-1

Connectors, Controls, and Indicator Lights on the System
Unit. .
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1-2

Controls, Connectors, and Indicator Lights on the
Monitors . ... ...
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3-1

ShutdownCommands.....................cciiivinienn..

3-11

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Connectors, Controls, and Indicator Lights on the Disc

Tables

will

7-1
A-1

DrIVe . . o
e e
Solutions to Common Hardware Problems ................
System Unit Description ...............................

5-3
7-11
A-2

A-2
A-3

System Specifications .................
... ... . ... ...
System Unit Operating Conditions.......................

A-2
A-2

A-4

System Unit Nonoperating Conditions....................

A-2

A-5

VRI150 Monitor Description .. ...........................

A-3

A-6
A-7

VR150 Monitor Specifications ...................cc.c....
VR150 Monitor Operating Conditions ....................

A-3
A-4

A-20

VR150 Monitor Nonoperating Conditions .................
VR160 Monitor Description .. .........
... ... ... ...
VR160 Monitor Specifications ...........................
VR160 Monitor Operating Conditions ....................
VR160 Monitor Nonoperating Conditions .................
VR262 Monitor Description . . ............
... ... ... ...
VR262 Monitor Specifications ...........................
VR262 Monitor Operating Conditions ....................
VR262 Monitor Nonoperating Conditions .................
VR297 Monitor Description . ...................
.. ......
VR297 Monitor Specifications ...........................
VR297 Monitor Operating Conditions ....................
VR297 Monitor Nonoperating Conditions .................

A-21

VR299 Monitor Description .. ...........................

A-22

VR299 Monitor Specifications ...........................

A-23

VR299 Monitor Operating Conditions ....................

A-24

VR299 Monitor Nonoperating Conditicns ..........

A-25

L.K201 Keyboard Description............................

A-26

LK201 Keyboard Specifications..........................

A-27

LK201 Keyboard Operating Conditions . ..................

A-28
A-29

LK201 Keyboard Nonoperating Conditions . . .......
VSXXX-AA Mouse Description ..........................

A-30

VSXXX-AA Mouse Specifications .................

A-31

VSXXX-AA Mouse Operating Conditions...........

A-32

VSXXX-AA Mouse Nonoperating Conditions. . ... ...

A-33

RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Description ..........

A-34

RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Specifications. ........

A-35

RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions . .

A-36

RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Nonoperating Conditions.. ... ..

A-37

TK50Z Tape Drive Description ...................

A-38

TK50Z Tape Drive Speus: ations .................

A-39

TK50Z Tape Drive Operating Conditions ..........

A-40

TK50Z Tape Drive Nonoperating Conditions .......

A-41

TLZ04 Cassette Tape Drive Description ...........

A-42

TLZ04 Cassette Tape Drive Specifications .........

A-43

TLZ04 Cassettte Tape Drive Operating Conditions . .

A-44
A-45

TLZ04 Cassette Tape Drive Nonoperating Conditions
RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Description (Tabletop) . .

A-46

RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Specifications (Tabletop)

A-8
A-Q
A-10

A-11
A-12
A-13
A-14

A-15
A-16

A-17
A-18
A-19

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.......

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A-47

A-48

RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Operating Conditions
e
i et
(Tabletop) . .. .o
RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Nonoperating Conditions
e i e
i
(Tabletop) .. .. .o

A-51

RZ23 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Description .................
RZ23 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Specifications (formatted) ... ..
RZ23 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions . ........

A-52

RZ23 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Nonoperating Conditions. .. ...

A-53

RZ23L SCSI Hard Disk Drive Description ................

A-54

A-58

RZ23L SCSI Hard Disk Drive Specifications (formatted) .. ..
RZ23L SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions. .......
RZ23L SCSI Hard Disk Drive Nonoperatinz Conditions. . . ..
RZ24 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Description . ................
RZ24 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Specifications. ...............

A-59

RZ24 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions .. .......

A-60

RZ24 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Nonoperating Conditions. . ....

A-61
A-63

RX23 Floppy Disk Drive Description .....................
RX23 Floppy Disk Drive Specifications (formatted).........
RX23 Floppy Disk Drive Operating Conditions ............

A-64

RX23 Floopy Disk Drive Nonoperating Conditions .........

B-1

BagicComponents..................

B-2

BA42 Storage Expansion Box Configuration...............

B-3

Cords, Cables, and Connectors .................. e

B-4

Software Documentation ...............................

B-5

Hardware Documentation ..............................

C-1

ConsoleCommands....................
...
iiiiia...

A-49
A-50

A-55
A-56
A-57

A-62

Default Environment Variables..........................
D-1

Monitor Self-Test Display Codes . .. ......................

D-2

LED Self-Test Display Codes

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

Using This Guide

Use this guide to learn to use and troubleshoot your DECstation
2100/3100 hardware.

This guide tells yo.

How to use the connectors, controls, and indicator lights on

your workstation hardware

How to adjust your workstation hardware for your comfort

What options you can use to increase your workstation’s
performance

How to use a tape drive, an optical compact disc drive, and
a diskette drive
How to diagnose and solve hardware problems
How to dismantle and pack your workstation in preparation
for moving
Table 1.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Convention

Use

Monospace type

Anything that appears on your monitor
screen 1s set in monospace, like this.

Boldface type

Anything you are asked to type is set in boldface,
like this.

Note: All commands typed at the console level are
case sensitive. The workstation does not recognize
uppercase and lowercase letters as the same input.

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Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

This chapter describes the four basic parts of the DECstation
2100/3100 workstation: the system unit, monitor, keyboard,
and mouse.
Monitor

e _

System unit

Keyboard

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Figure 1-1.

The baosic DECsiation 2100/3100 hardware

Basic DECstation 2100/310C Hardware

1-1

The System Unit

to sit flat on your desk with the ‘
The system unit is designed
or next to it.
monitor placed en top of

Caution: Standing the system unit on its side blocks vents and can

damaoge the unit.

If you lonk at the back of the system unit, you can see, starting
in the upper-left corner and moving from left to right, the
connectors, controls, and indicator lights pictured in Figure 1-2
and described in Table 1-1. Figure 1-3 shows the icons that
appear on the system unit.

3
4

1. SCSi connector

9. Mouse connector

2. ThickWire Ethernet connector

10. Monitor connector

3. ThickWire Eth.ermet indicator light

11. Printer connector

4. Ethemet button

12. Communications connector

ThinWirs Ethernet indicator light

13. Diagnostic indicator lights

6. ThinWire Ethernet connectar

14, System unit power connector

7. Reset bution

15, Monitor-system unit power connector

8. Keyboard connector

16. Orvoff switch
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Figure 1-2.

1=2

The back of the system unit

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Table 1-1.

Conneciors, Conirols, and Indiicaior Lights on the Sysiem Unit

Function

SCSI connector

The point at which external small computer system
interface (SCSI) storage devices connect to the system
unit. If you have no such devices, this connector must be
covered with a terminator.

ThickWire connector

The point at which ThickWire Ethernet connects to the
system unit.

ThickWire light

Glows green on a workstation selected for ThickWire

Ethernet button

Activates your ThinWire or ThickWire Ethernet connection.

Ethernet,

When your workstation is connected to ThickWire Ethernet,
the light to the ight of the ThickWire Ethernet connector
glows green.
When your workstation is connected to ThinWire Ethernet,
the light to the left of the ThinWire T-connector glows green.

ThinWire light

Glows green on a workstation selected for ThinWire
Ethernet.

JhinWire connector

The point at which ThinWire Ethernet connects to the
system unit.

Reset button

Returns you to the console prempt.

Keyboard connector

The point at which the keyboard connects to the system
unit.

Mouse connector

The point at which the mouse connects to the system :unit.

Monitor connector

The point at which the video cable connects the monitor to
the system unit.

Printer connector

The point at which a printer connects to the system unit.

Communications

The point at which a communications device connects to the

connector

system unit.

Diagnostic lights

Indicate where system failures occurred.

System unit power

The point at which power from the power source reaches the

connector

system unit.

Monitor-system unit

The point at which powcr pa <es from the system unit to
the monitor.

power connector

Turns the system unit on and off. Pressing the 1 turns the
system on. Pressing the 0 turns it off

Orv/off switch

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1-3

\Y,

Reset buttan icon

C—

Keyboardicon

Mouse icon

Ethernet icor

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mss

Monitor icon

Printer icon

Communications icon

Diagnostic indicator icon
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Figure 1 -3.

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System unit icons

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The Monitor
Caution: Connecting or disconnecting your monitor while power is
turned on can damage the monitor.

Your DECstation 2100/3100 came with one of the foilowing:
s

VR150 15-inch monochrome monitor

VK160 15-inch color monitor

VR297 16-inch color monitor

VR262 19-inch monochrome monitor

VR299 19-inch color monitor

Connectors, controls, and :ndicator lights are located in
different places on the different monitors. Look at the
illustration of your monitor to see where to find them.
Figure 1-4 shows the icons that appear on the monitors.
Figures 1-5 through 1-9 show the various monitors. Table 1-2
describes the controls, connectcrs, and indicator lights on the
monitors.

Contrast icon

Brightness icon

Degauss icon

DEPI023

Figure 1-4.

Monitor icons

Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hordware

1-8

O Brightness
-

control

Contrast
control
Power indicator

Onv/off switch

Monitor-system unit

cable connector __

[T Fuse

Video cable

connector

Figure 1-5.

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The VR150 monochrome monitor

Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

DEPGOO4

“O- Brightness control

@ Contrast control /
(J) Degauss button
On/oft switch
Power indicator

S light

Monitor-system unit

cable connector

Video cable

connectors

Figure 1-6.

Video cable

DEPGOOS

The VR160 color monitor

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1=¥

Power indicator light

Brightness control

/
Contrast control

Video cable
connector

Video cabie

On/off switch ~~

" Fuse pane!

Power connector
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Figure 1-7.

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The VR262 monochrome monitor

Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

Vertical static
convergence

(V-STAT) control

Horizontal static

convergence
(H-STAT) control
.

Vertical centering

(V-CENT) control

Contrast control

' On/off switch

Power indicator light

RGH signal
cable connectors
AN

fFuse .

Power connector

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Figure 1-8.

The VR297 color monitor

Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

{ || Degauss button

’

Contrast control —_

“~—~%ls

(") Brightness control

Power indicator light

{1} Onoff switch

Voltage

Fuse

Video cable
connsactors

Monitor-system unit
cable connector

Figure 1-9.

1-10

The VR299 color monitor

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Video cable

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Table 1-2.

Controls, Connectors, and indicator Lights on the Monitors

lem

Function

Power indicator
light

Glows green when the monitor receives power from the

Contrast control

Allows you to adjust the intensity of the display on your

system unit.
screen.

Brightness
control

Allows you to adjust the brightness of the background

Video cable

Allows video signals to flow between the monitor and
the system unit. (Monochrome monitors have one

on the screen.

connector; color monitors have three.)

Fuse

Protects the monitor from electrical damage.

Voltage switch

On the 19-inch monochrome monitor, lets you match the

Monitor-system
unit cable

Allows power to flow from the system unit to the

monitor’s voltage to the voltage at your power source.
monitor.

connector

On/off switch

Turns the monitor on and off.

Degauss button

On color monitors, lets you clear color distortion caused
by outside magnetic interference.

Tilt-lock lever

On the 19-inch color monitor, lets you adjust the tilt of
the monitor and then lock it into the position you have
chosen.

Adjusting the Position of the Monitor
Caution: Swiveling the monitor in a complete circle can damage the
base.

All monitors except the VR262 monochrome monitor can be
tilted and swiveled into the position that is most comfortable
for you.
For the VR150, VR160, and VR297 monitors

The VR150 monochrome and VR160 and VR297 color monitors
all come with built-in tilt-swivel stands that do not lock into
place.

To set the angle of your monitor, slowly tilt the monitor forward
or backward to the desired position.

Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

1-11

You can turn the monitor from side to side without changing
the tilt angle.
For the VR299 color monitor

The 19-inch color monitor comes with a built-in tilt-swivel
mechanism and a tilt-lock lever that locks the monitor into the
tilt position you select.

1-12

Push the lever toward the rear of the monitor to unlock the

Pull the lever all the way forward to lock the tilting
mechanism. The monitor can be swiveled from side to
side at any time; there is no control that locks it into place.

tilting mechanism.

Basic DECstation 2100/310C Hardware

The Keyboard
Coution: Connecting or disconnecting the keyboard while the system
is turned on can damage the keyboard.

The main part of your keyboard resembles a typewriter
keyboard. Your keyboard also has some special function keys.
The documentation that came with your software explains how
to use these keys.

Special editing keypad
app!

Numeric/application ke

Figure 1-10.

DEPGOOY

The keyboord

Adjusting the Keyboard
Your keyboard is shipped with the cable coming out of the right
side. You can adjust the keyboard cable so it comes out of the
left side if you prefer. You can also adjust the typing angle of
your keyboard.

See the documentation that came with your keyboard for
instructions on how to make these adjustments.

Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

1-13

The Mouse

Caution: Connecting or disconnecting the mouse while the system

unit ts turned on can damage the mouse.

The mouse is a hand-held pointing device that lets you easily
position the cursor on your screen.
The way you use your mouse depends on the software you use.
The documentation that came with your software explains how
to use your mouse.

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Figure 1-11.

1-14

The mouse

Basic DECsiation 2100/3100 Hardware

‘

Cleaning the Mouse
Clean the mouse when it fails co move the cursor smoothly on
the screen.
To clean the mouse,

Turn the mouse upside down.

Release the round plate from the bottom of the mouse by
placing your fingers in the grooves on the plate and turning
the plate to the left.

Lift off the plate and remove the tracking ball from inside
the mouse.
Plate

Tracking bali

Mouse
{bottom view)

To system unit
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Figure 1-12.

Removing the tracking ball from the mouse

Basic DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

1-18

Wash the ball with lukewarm water and, if necessary, mild
soap.

Coution: Organic solvents, such as toluene or trichlorethane,
damage the rubber coating.

1-16

Dry the ball with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Replace the ball by reversing steps 3 and 2.

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Hardware Options

This chapter tells you

What memory and storage options are available for the
DECstation 2100/3100 workstation and how to get them
installed
s

What printers and modems are available for your system
and where to learn how to install them

Adding Memory
You can add 4-megabyte memory modules to your system unit
up to a total of 24 megabytes of memory.

To determine how much memory you can add, use the
configuration display described in Chapter 3 of this guide.

To Add Memory Modules
To add memory modules, contact your Digital service
representative, who will install them for you.

Hardwore Options

2-1

Adding Storage

Storage devices available for your DECstation 2100/3100
workstation include the following:

104-megabyte RZ23 interral hard disk drive

121-megabyte RZ23L internal hard disk drive

209-megabyte RZ24 internal hard disk drive

1.44-megabyte RX23 internal diskett:: drive

635-megabyte RRD40 external optical compact disc drive

332-megabyte RZ55 external hard disk drive

95-megabyte TK50Z external tape drive

1.2-gigabyte TLZ04 external cassette tape drive

2.2-gigabyte TKZ08 external tape drive

External devices come preinstalled in expansion boxes (see
Figure 2-1).
External storage devices can also come preinstalled i,- the BA42
storage expansion box. This box can house up to two hard disk
drives or one hard disk drive and one floppy disk or tape drive.
The following storage devices are available:
s

332-megabyte RZ55 hard disk drive

655-megabyte RZ56 hard disk drive

1.0 gigabyte RZ57 hard disk drives

95-megabyte TZ30 tape drive

1.44-megabyte RX23 diskette drive

1.2-megabyte RX33 diskette drive

320-megabyte TZK10 QIC tape drive

Your workstation can have up to six such storage devices,
including one or two internal hard disk drives and up to four
external devices.

2-2

Hardware Options

‘

RRD40 optical
compact disc drive
expansion box
TLZ04 tape drive
expansion box

TK50Z tape drive
expansion Dox

BA42 storage

expansion box — -

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Figure 2-1.

Expansion boxes

internal Storage Devices

To add internal storage devices, contact your Digital service
representative, who will install them for you.
External Storage Devices

To install external storage devices, follow the instructions
in Chapter 4 of the DECstation 2190/3100 Hardware
Installation Guide, which came in your DECstation 2100/3100
documentation kit.

Hardware Options

2-3

Adding a Printer

Printers available for the DECstation 2100/3100 workstation
include the following:

L.N038 — A desktop, nonimpact laser printer that produces
letter-quality text at a rate of eight pages per minute
LN03 Plus — An enhanced LNO3 printer that prints
documents with both text and graphics

LNO3R Script Printer — A nonimpact page printer that
uses laser recording technology to produce high-quality text,
graphics, and images
LA100 — A desktop dot-matrix printing terminal
L.A75 — A desktop dot-matrix printer with pixel graphics
LLAB0Q — A desktop dot-matrix printer with bitmap or charactercell graphics
LJ250 color — A desktop dot-matrix color printer

LP520 — A networked printer that functions as an
independent system (or node) in a network
LPS40 — A networked printer that functions as an
independent system (or node) in a network
When you order a printer, you may need te order a serial line
cable to connect it te your system unit. Your Digital sales
representative can tell you what you need.

To Add a Printer
For instructions on installing a printer, see Chapter 4 of the
DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware Installation Guide, which
came in your DECstation 2100/3100 documentation kit.

2-4

Hardware Options

‘

Adding a Modem

Modems available for the DECstation 2100/3100 workstation
include the following:

DF242 Scholar Plus — A 300/1,200/2,400-bits-per-second, fuiiduplex asynchronous modem
DF224 — A 300/1,200/2,400-bits-per-second, full-duplex
asynchronous modem
DF212 — A 300/600/1,200-bits-per-second, full-duplex
asynchronous modem
DF112 — A 300/1,200-bits-per-second, full-duplex asynchronous
modem
DF03 — A 300/1,200-bits-per-second, full-duplex asynchronous
modem

Other modems that can be used are described in your software
documentation.

When you order your modem, you may need to order a serial

line cable with which to connect your modem cable to your

systemn unit. Your Digital sales representative can tell you what
you need.
Note: Auto-answer is not available; data leads only are connected.

To Add a Modem
For instructions on installing a modem, see the section
on installing communication devices in Chapter 4 of the
DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware Installation Guide, which
came in your DECstation 2100/3100 documentation kit.

Hardware Options

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Using DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

This chapter tells you
s

How to turn your workstation on and off

How to interpret and use the configuration display

About some console commands you might find useful

Using DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

Turning On Your Workstation

For a Workstation
on a Power Strip

‘

Turn on the power strip by pressing the raised portion of its
on/off switch.
As soon as you turn on the power strip, the following things
happen:

The system unit begins its power-up self-test.

The power indicator lights on your equipment glow green.

The monitor warms up, and a display similar to the following
gradually appears on the screen:
KNO1

v6.71

7..6..5..4..3..2..1..0

16Mb.......... 0

When testing has been completed successfully, a display similar
to the following appears at the bottom of the screen:

KNO1 Vv6.71

08-00-2b-0d-f7-6a
gx01000000
>

The >> at the end of this display is the console program prompt.
The console program is discussed later in this chapter and in
Appendix C.

If the power-up self-test display fails to appear, or if the
following line flashes on your screen, turn to Chapter 7 of
this guide for troubleshooting instructions.
FAILURE

3-2

RESET

CONTINUE

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For a Workstation
Not on a Power Strip
|B

If you have an expansion box, turn it on by pressing the 1
on the on/off switch on the front of the box.
Turn on any printer and modem or other communications
device by following the instructions that came with it.

Turn on the monitor.
e

On a VR150 monochrome or color monitor, press the
on/off switch in the lower-right corner of the front of the
monitor.

On a VR160 monochrome monitor, press the 1 on the
on/off switch on the back of the monitor.

On a VR297 color monitor, press the 1 on the on/off
switch on the front of the monitor.

On a VR262 or a VR299 coler monitor, press the on/off
switch on the right side of the monitor as you face the
screen.

Note:

Afier you turn the monitor on for the first time, you use

the on/off switch on th

svstem unit to turn the system unit and

monitor on and off.

Turn on the system unit by pressing the 1 on the on/off
switch on the back of the unit.

As soon as you turn on the system unit, the following things
happen:
e

The system unit begins its power-up self-test.

The power indicator lights on your equipment glow
green.

After about a minute, a display similar to the following
gradually appears on the screen.
KNO1

Ve6.71

7..6..5..4..3..2..1..0
I"Mb........
.. 0

Using DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

3~3

When testing has been completed successfully, a display

The >> at the end of this display is the console program
prompt. The console program is discussed later in this
chapter and in Appendix C.

If the power-up self-test display fails to appear, or if the
following line flashes on your screen, turn to Chapter 7 of
this guide for troubleshooting instructions.
FAILURE

3~4

RESET

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CONTINUE

Turning Off Your Workstation
For a Workstation on a Power Sirip
1.

Shut down your operating system by following the
instructions in your operating system software
documentation.

Turn off the power strip by pressing the raised portion of
its on/off switch.

For a Workstation
Not on a Power Strip
1.

Shut down your operating system by following the
instructions in your operating system software
documentation.

Turn off any printer and modem or other communications
device by following the instructions that came with it.

If you have an expansion hox, turn it off by pressing the 0
on the on/off switch on the box.

Turn off the system unit and monitor by pressing the 0 on
the on/off switch on the back of the system unit.

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3-8

Using the Configuration Display
The configuration display tells you
=

How much memory your workstation contains

Whether your monitor is monochrome or color

What your Ethernet station address is (you must know this
to be able to connect your workstation to a network)

What storage devices your system has and what units they
are assigned to

Yo Display Your Werkstatic:y Configuration
Type test -c at the console prompt (>>) and press Return.
A display similar to the following appears on your screen.
MEM:

16Mbytes

VIDEO:

MONO

ETHERNET
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STA

DEVS:

ADDR:

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DEC

From this display, you learn the following:
Line 1 — Tells you how much memory you have in your
system. The system described in the figure has 16 megabytes of
memory. You could add one or two 4-megabyte memory modules
to this system.

Line 2 — Tells you what kind of monitor you have. The system
described in the figure uses a monochrome monitor. If it had a
color monitor, this line would read coLor.
Line 3 — Tells you your Ethernet station address. The address
for the system described in the figure is 08-00-2b-0c-4a-8b. You
need to know your Ethernet address if you want to be abie to
connect your workstation to a network.
Line 4 — Introduces the list of small computer system interface
(SCSI) device locations available in your system. The remaining
lines of this display describe any SCSI devices assigned to units
7 through 0.
Line § — Tells ycu that the system described in the figure has
nothing assigned to unit 7. Leave this unit empty. Assigning a
storage device to unit 7 can cause the system to malfunction.
Line 6 — Tells you that unit 6 contains the controller that
directs the operation of your SCSI devices.
Lines 7, 8 — Tells you that the system described in the figure
has nothing assigned to units 5 and 4. You could add storage
devices here.
Line 9 — The system in the figure has a hard disk drive
assigned to unit 3. The words Device type 0 DISK appear on
the unit-number line for any unit that contains a hard disk
drive or a diskette drive. If unit 3 contained a tape drive or a
cassette tape drive, the words Device type 1 TAPE would appear
on the unit-number line. If unit 3 contained an optical compact
disc drive, the words nevice type ROM DI1SK would appear on
the unit number line.

Using DECstation 2100/3100 Hardwaie

3-7

Lines 10-16 — Describes the device assigned to unit 3 in more

detail. This type of description is displayed for any SCSI device
connected to your system. In the example, line 16, column 2
reads rz23 for an RZ23 internal hard disk drive.

Lines 17, 18, 19 — The system described in the figure has no
devices assigned to units 2, 1, and 0. You could add storage
devices here.

Using DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

{e Commands
By typing commands, called console commands, at the console
prompt (>>), you can gather some important information about

vour workstation hardware.

Many of the console commands are used for diagnostic testing
and debugging by Digital service personnel. However, you may
find the commands described here useful to know.
irporant: All commands typed at the console level are case sensitive
The workstation does not recognize uppercase and lowercase letters a:
the same input.
help
?

Displays the list of console commands and tells how to
issue them.
Displays the list of console commands and tells how to
issue them.

init

printenv

Performs a full initialization of your system.

Displays the environment variables. This display contains

a list of variables, such as the baud rate for your
communications devices, and gives the current value
for each variable.

test -a

Runs the workstation's hardware self-test.

test ¢

Runs the configuration test and displays your current
configuration.

For a more extensive hist of console commands, see Appendix C
of this guide.

Using DECstation 2100/3100 Haordware

Booting
the Worksystern Sofiware

When you boot your worksystem software, you load your

software onto your system so that you can work with your
system. When you boot successfully, your workstation prompts

you for your username.

To boot from the console program to a normal time-sharing
environment, enter auto at the console prompt (>>).

To boot from the console program to single-user mode, enter
boot at the console prompt (>>).

To boot from the con:ole program to single-user mode using
software on a network server, enter boot -f mop() at the
console prompt (>>).

Booting a standalone workstation from disk takes approxi
mately 3 minutes. If you boot the operating system successfully,
the workstation prompts you to log on.
If the workstation does not boot successfully, contact your
system manager.

Setting the Workstation for Automatic Booting
To set the workstation for automatic booting, use the setenv
console command. Enter setenv bootmode a at the console
prompt (>>).

The workstation automatically boots, using the file designated
in the bootpath variable, each time power is turned on.
For a discussion of the setenv command, see Appendix C of this
guide.

If the workstation does not boot successfully, contact your
system manager.

3-10

Using DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

‘

Shutting Down the Worksystem Software

When you want to shut down the worksystem software, contact

your system manager or consult the documentation that came
with your worksystem software. The commands you use to shut
down your worksystem software are described in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1.

Shutdown Commaonds

Command

Rosult

/ete/shutdown -h now

Starts the operating system shutdown procedure

/etc/shutdown -h HHMM

Shuts down the operating system at a specified
time. In this table, HH indicates hours and
MM indicates minutes. The workstation sends
warning messages to all users on the local area
network (LAN) indicating shutdown time.

/et..

Shuts down the operating system after a
specified number of minutes. In this table, N
indicates the number of minutes after which the
operating system shuts down. The workstation
sends warning messages to all users on the LAN
at an increasing frequency as shutdown time

rutdown -h +N

immediately, without issuing warning messages.

approaches.

Using DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware

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Using Tape Drives

This chapter tells you how to use a TK50Z external tape drive.
For instructions on using the TLZ04 cassette tape drive or the
TKZ08 tape drive, see the owner’s manual that came with that
drive. For instructions on using the TZ30 tape drive, see the
BA42 Storage Expansion Box Installation Guide.

The sptional TKS0Z tape drive can store 95 megabytes of data
on each of its tape cartridges. Its function is to read and write
data to and from the magnetic tape in a cartridge.
The cartridges for your tape drive contain magnetic tape
on a single reel. The top of each cariridge carries the label
“CompacTape.”

Using Tape Drives

4-1

DEPGO34

Figure 4-1.

4-2

Using Tape Drives

The tape drive

Checking the Position of the Tape Leader Inside a Cartridge
The magnetic tape inside a cartridge begins with a plastic
leader. When the cartridge is inserted into a tape drive, a
take-up leader inside the drive mates with the leader on the
tape. This take-up leader draws the tape out of the cartridge
and onto the take-up reel inside the tape drive.
Before using a cartridge, check the position of the leader inside
it to make sure it is correct.
1.

Remove the cartridge from its protective case.

Open the door on the back of the cartridge.
a.

Insert your thumb into the groove on the right corner
of the back of the cartridge.

Press up on the door lock to release it.

¢.

Push the right edge of the door away from you until the
door is fully open and you can see the leader.

DEPG003

Figure 4-2.

Opening the door on the carridge

Using Tape Drives

4~3

Be sure the leader is positioned as shown in Figure 4-3. If
it locks different in any way, use another cartridge.
Caution: Using a cartridge that has an incorrectly positioned
leader can damage your tape drive.
Tape cartridge

Cartridge leader

DEPGO10

Figure 4-3.

4-4

Using Tape Drives

A tape leader positioned comectly in the carridge

‘

ng a Cariridge

To prevent information on the tape from being written over,
write-protect the cartridge. Do this when you use your drive to
read software or data from the tape.
To write-protect a cartridge,

1.
2.

Find the write-protect switch on the right side of the front

of the certridge.

Slide the switch to the left until an orange dot appears
above the left arrow on the switch.
Orange dot

Tape canrigge

S
+

Write-protect switch

Figure 4-4.

Write-protected
position

DEPGO!

A write-profected cartridge

Using Tape Diives 4-6

nable it. Do '
to a cartridge, write-edevice.
When you want to writeusedata
your drive as a backup
this when you want to

To write-enable a cartridge,

Find the write-protect switch on the right side of the front

Slide the switch all the way to the right until the orange

of the cartridge.
dot disappears.
Tape cariridge

Write-protect switch
DEPGO12

Figure 4-5.

é~6

Using Tape Drives

A write-enabled coriridge

Checking the Take-Up Leader inside the Drive
The take-up leader inside the drive must be in the correct
position for it to mate with the tape cartridge leader.
Caufion: Trying to use a tape drive when the take-up leader is not in
the cori oct position can damage the drive.

Find the cartridge insert/release handle on the front of the
expansion box.

Press the handle down until you can see the leader inside
the drive.

Be sure the leader is positioned as shown in Figure 4-3.
if the leader is not positioned correctly, call your Digital
service representative.
Take-up
leader

Notch in
leader

Buckling
link

|0}
Cartridge inservrelease handle
{down position)
DEPGO13

Figure 4-6.

A ioke-up leade: positioned correctly in the drive

Using Tape Drives

4-7

Loading a Tape Cartridge

When you load a cartridge, the tape automatically threads onto ‘
the reel inside the drive.
1.

Turn on the drive by pressing the 1 on the on/off svsitch on
the front of the drive.
Green indicator light

&=
nfi

On/off switch in

the on position

)

Red indicator light and
DEPGO14

Figure 4-7.

4-8

Using Tape Drives

load/unioad buiton

Pressing the load/unioad bution on a tape drive

Press and release the load/unload button on the front of the

expansion box until it pops into the unload (out) position.
The red light in the lower-right corner of the front of the
box glows for 5 to 15 seconds while the drive runs its
self-test.
If the self-test fails, or if there is any problem with the
drive, the red light blinks rapidly.

If this occurs, stop using the drive and refer to
Chapter 7 of this guide for troubleshooting procedures or
call your system manager or Digital service representative
for help.
3.

When the red light goes out and the green light in the
lower-left corner glows, lift the cartridge insert/release
handle to open the drive door.
Caution:

glows or blinks can damage the tape and the drive.
.

Lifting the insert /release handle while the red light

Green indicator light

DEPG029

Figure 4-8.

Cartridge insert/release

Red ingicator light and

handle

load/unioad button

Lifting the insert/reiease handle on a tape drive

Using Tape Drives

4-9

Position the cartridge so the arrow is on top and pointing
away from you and the write-protect switch faces you.

Place the cartridge part way into the drive.
Green indicator light

DEPG026

Figure 4-9.

Inset
o tape
ting
drive

When you begin to feel resistance, push the cartridge firmly
and smoothly into the drive until it locks into place.
The green light turns off and the red light glows.

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Using Tape Drives

‘

Lower the insert/release handle to close the drive door, as

Wait for the red light to turn off and the green light to glow.

Press the load/unload button until it locks into the load (in)

shown in Figure 4-10.

position.
Cartndge insertrelgase

Green indicator light

handie

OEPGO28

Figure 4-10.

Lowering the inser/release
handie on a fape drive

Using Tape Drives

4-11

10. Begin to use the cartridge when the re1 and green lights
both glow steadily.
As you use the cartridge, you will notice the following:
s

The green light blinks while the rad light glows during

Both the red and green lights blink while the tape

The green light turns off and the red light blinks
rapidly when a problem occurs.

normal system operation.
rewinds.

If this happens, see Chapter 7 of this guide for
troubleshooting procedures or call your system manager
or Digital service representative for help.

4=-12

Using Tape Drives

‘

Removing a Tape Cartridge
Before you remove a cartridge, the tape must be fully rewound.
This process can take up to 90 seconds. Rewinding occurs
automatically when you attempt to remove the cartridge.
1. Press and release the load/unload button on the front of the

expansion box until it pops out into the unload position.
If any tape must be rewound, the red and green lights blink
slowly while rewinding is in process.
Green indicator light

On/off switch in
the on position

Red indicator light and

load/unioad button
DEPGO14

Figure 4-11.

Pressing the load/unload bution on a tape drive

Using Tope Drives

4-13

Wait 8 to 10 seconds for the tape to unload after rewinding
‘
is complete.
s The red light glows steadily while the tape unloads.
s When the red light turns off and the green light glows,
you can remove the cartridge.

Lift the insert/release handle on the front of the expansion

box to partially eject the tape.

Caution: Lifting the insert/release handle while the red light

glows or blinks can damage the tape and drive.
Green indicator light

DEPGO2S
Figure 4-12.

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Using Tape Drives

Cartridge release handle

Red indicator light and

load/unload button

Lifting the insert/release handle on a tape drive

Pull the cartridge out of the drive, as shown in Figure 4-13,

§.

Press the 0 on the on/off switch to turn off the drive.

and return it to its protective case.

On/off switch

Grean indicator light

in the off position

\_//
DEPGO027

Figure 4-13.

Red indicator light and
load/unload buiton

Removing a tape cartridge

Using Tape Drives

4~18

Labeling a Tape Cartridge

Give your cartridge a name that clearly states what information ‘
is on the tape.

Write the name you've selected on the label that came with

Slide the label into the slot on the front of the cartridge.

your cartridge.

Caution: Putting a label anywhere other than on the front of the
cartridge can damage the tape drive.
Labet-insertion slot

Tape cartridge label

DEPGO030

Figure 4-14.

4-16

Using Tape Drives

Labeling a tape cartridge

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Using an Optical Compact Disc Drive
This chapter tells you how to use an optical compact disc drive.
The disc drive is a read-only storage device that reads data from
removable compact discs. Its uses include reading instructions
during software installation and storing database data and
online documentation.

The RRD40 cptical compact disc drive, which can store up to
635 megabytes of data, comes preinstalled in an expansion box
designed to sit on a desk or table.
Optical compact disc drive

DEFCON

Figure 5-1.

The oplical compact digc drive

Using an Optical Compact Disc Drive

Connectors, Confrols, and Indicator Lights on the Disc Drive
The optical compact disc drive has the controls, indicators, and
connectors pictured in Figure 5-2 and described in Table 5-1.

Notches

Power

Activity

indicator

RRD40 FRONT VIEW

SCSI unit number switch pack

cable connectors

Power switch

Voltage selector
RRD40 REAR VIE'N

Figure 5-2.

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DEFI058

Connectors, controls, and indicator lights on the drive

Using an Optical Coimpact Disc Drive

Tabie 5-1.

Connecics, Confrols, and Indicator Lights on the Disc Drive

Hem

Function

Power indicator light

Glows green to indicate the drive is receiving
power.

Activity indicator light

Glows green to indicate a disc has been loaded
into the drive; blinks while the disc transfers
information.

Top cable connector

The point at which the disc drive connects tec

Bottom connector

Contains the small computer systems interface
(SCSI) terminator that was removed from the
system unit SCSI connector when the drive

the system unit.

was connected to it.

SCSI switches

Allow you to set the SCSI address on your
optical compact disc drive.

On/off switch

Turns the drive on and off. Pressing the 1
turns the drive on. Pressing the 0 turns it off.

Voltage-selection switch

Lets you match the drive's voltage to the
voltage available at the power source.

Using an Optical Compact Disc Drive

An optical compact disc is one part of a three-part caddy that
consists of the following:
e

The disc

A plastic frame that curves around the sides of the disc

A transparent protective sleeve that covers the disc and
frame

When the caddy is not in a drive, the frame surrounds the disc
and is locked into place by a tab in each of the two corners of
the framc. When you insert the caddy into a drive, the tabs
unlock and the frame releases the disc. You then remove the
sleeve from the drive.
Frame

Transparent sleeve

Disc

DEFO029

Figure 5-3.

§-4

The paris of a disc caddy

Using an Optical Compact Disc Drive

‘

To Load a Disc into a Drive

1. Look at the caddy carefully to be sure it is not damaged in
any way.

Caution: Loading a cracked or otherwise damaged caddy into

the drive can damage the disc and the drive.

2.
3.

Turn on the drive by pressing the 1 on the on/off switch on

the back of the drive, as shown in Figure 5-4.

Be sure the power light in the lower-right corner of the
front of the drive is glowing green.

Power switch
in the on position

DEFMO072

Figure 5-4.

Turning on the drive

Using an Optical Compact Disc Drive

§-8

Position the caddy so that
The hooked sides of the locking tabs face down

The locking tabs face the door of the drive
The label on the disc faces up

The notches on the caddy are on the left and line up
with the notches on the door of the drive
If any of these conditions cannot be met, the disc is
positioned incorrectly in the caddy. Use another disc or
refer to the discussions of unloading discs from and loading
discs into caddies later in this chapter.
Caution:

Using a disc positioned incorrectly in its caddy can

damage the disc.

DEFO030

Figure 5-5.

§-6

Posltioning the caddy

Using an Opticol Compact Disc Drive

Insert the caddy straight into the drive, sliding it in as far
as it will go.

: Inserting a caddy at an angle can damage the drive.

Pull the protective sleeve out of the drive. The frame and
the disc remain inside the drive.

Within 5 seconds. the green activity light begins to glow. If
the light fails to glow, unload the disc, check to make sure
it is positioned correctly, and insert it into the drive again.

If the activity light still fails to glow, contact your Digital
service representative.

Using an Optical Compaoct Disc Drive

§-F

To Unload a Disc from a Drive

1. Be sure the green activity light glows steadily before you

unload the disc. If the light blinks, the drive is transfeiring
data. Wait until the blinking stops.

Position the protective sleeve so that

The open portion of the sleeve faces the drive door

The arrow on the sleeve faces up and points toward the
drive door

___Activity
indicator

\ Protective
sleevs

DEFOO032

Figure 5-7.

Poslfioning the profective sieeve

Insert the sleeve into the drive as far as it will go.
Caution:

Inserting the sleeve at an angle can damage the drive

and the disc.

Puii the caddy siraight out of the drive. The disc and frame
come out in the sleeve, and the green activity light goes ort.

Using an Optical Compact Disc Drive

‘

Handling Compact Discs
When handling a disc that is not in its caddy, work over a flat
surface and position the disc with its label side down. This
reduces the chances of damaging the data surface if you drop
the disc.

Be careful not to touch the data side of the disc (the side
without the label on it).

Caution:

Tbuching the data side of the disc when it is out of the

caddy can cause tracking errors.

Label side

DEFO033

Figure 5-8.

A compact disc

Using an Optical Compact Disc Drive

Yo Unload a Disc from its Caddy
i.

Position the caddy so the hooked sides of the frame-locking
tabs face up.

Use the tip of a ballpoint pen, or some similar instrument,
to press down on each tab while gently pulling the frame
away from the sleeve.

Pull the frame a little way out of the sleeve.

DEFOD46

Figure 5-9.

Beginning to remove the frame

Keeping continuous light pressure on the sides of the frame
so it holds the disc firmly in place, completely remove the
frame and disc from the sleeve. The disc is not locked in
tge frame; it is only the pressure of your hand that keeps it
there.
Caution:

Releasing pressure on the sides of the frame allows the

disc to drop out of the frame and can cause tracking errors.

5-10

Using an Optical Compact Disc Drive

Place the index finger of your free hand in the hole in the
disc and rest your thumb against the outer edge of the disc.
Locking tabs

Data side of disc
(no iabel)

Frame

DEFO034

Figure 5-10.

Holding the disc

Release the pressure you've been keeping on the frame and
remove the disc from inside the frame.

Using an Optical Compact Disc Drive

5-11

To Load a Disc info Ifs Caddy

1. Hold the disc with the index finger of one hand in the hole
in the disc and the thumb of that hand resting against the
side of the disc.

Position the disc so the data (unlabeled) side of the disc
faces up.

Data side of disc
(no iabel)

DEFO035

Figure 5-11.

§~12

Positioning the disc

Using an Optical Compact Disc Drive

With the other hand, position the frame so the hooked sides

of the locking tabs face up.

Locking tabs

DEFO037

Figure 5-12.

Positioning the frame

Using an-Optical Compact Disc Drive

5-13

Place the disc inside the frame and press the sides of the
frame firmly against the disc.
Locking tabs

Data side of disc
(no labal)

DEFO038

Figure 5-13.

§-14

Placing ihe disc Inside the frame

Using an Optical Compact Disc Drive

Insert the disc and frame into the sleeve until the locking
tabs snap into place.

DEFO039

Figure 5-14.

Inserting the disc and frame into the sleeve

Using an Optical Compact Disc Drive

§-15

Cleaning a Compact Disc
Tracking errors can develop when discs become dirty.

Toclean a disc,
1.

Remove the disc from its caddy, as described earlier in this
chapter.

Hold the disc by its edges, with one finger in the hole in the
center of the disc and your thumb resting against the side
of the disc.

Use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the disc with small circular
strokes, moving from the center of the disc out toward the
rim.
Caufion: Using a continuous circular stroke around the disc can
aamage the disc.

For Further information

For a more detailed discussion of the RRD40 optical compact

disc drive, see the RRD40 Optical D sc Drive Owner’s Manual,
which came with your drive.

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Using the RX23 Diskette Drive
This chapter tells you how to use an internal diskette drive.
The optional RX23 diskette drive, shown in Figure 6-1, is
located in the right front corner of the system unit.

Diskette drnve

DERX034

Figurs $-1.

The infemal diskelle drive

Using the RX23 Diskette Drive &~}

Use the diskette drive to read and write data to and from
diskettes. You can store up to 1.44 megabytes of data on each
formatted diskette.

The diskette drive requires high-density diskettes. You can
identify high-density diskettes by the notches that appear in
each lower corner of the diskette. A diskette that has a notch
in only one corner is not a high-density diskette.

Digital recommends that you use RX23K diskettes. These

diskettes carry the DIGITAL logo and the label RX23K on the
metal portion of the front of the diskette.
’Arrmv

Logo

Front

‘

Notches

Figure 6-2.

An RX23K diskefte

Using the RX23 Diskette Drive

Back

DERX035

Using Diskettes
When you use a diskette, it is always either write-protected or
write-enabled.

Write-protect a diskette tc prevent the drive from writing
over information already on the diskette.
Do this when you want to use your drive to read, but not
write, software or data on the diskette.

Write-enable a diskette when you want the drive to write
data to the diskette.
Do this when your diskette holds data files you want to
change.

You can tell whether a diskette is write-protected or writeenabled just by looking at it.

A diskette is write-protected if a small, square opening
appears in each corner of the bottom of the diskette.

A diskette is write-enabled if there is an opening in only
one corner cf the bottom of the diskette.

Using the RX23 Diskette Drive

6~3

To Witle-Protect a Diskelte

1. Find the black write-protect switch in the lower-right corner .
of the back of the diskette.

Move the switch toward the bottom of the diskette until it

clicks and locks into place.

A small, square opening appears just above the switch.
in the
Switch
wiite-protect

position

Write-protect switch
i

DERX032

Figure 6-3.

Wirite-protecting o diskette

Using the RX23 Diskette Diive

To Write-Enable a Disksite
Find the black write-protect switch in the lower-right corner
of the back of the diskette.
Move the switch up until the hole in the diskette is closed
and tne switch clicks and locks into place.
Switch in the
write-enable

pasition

Write-protect switch
in the write-protect

position
DERX040

Figure 6-4.

Write-enabling a diskette

Using the RX23 Diskette Drive

inserting a Diskefte into a Drive
To insert a diskette into a drive,
1.

Position the diskette so the metzl portion on the front of
the diskette points to the center of the slot in the drive.

DERX036

Figure 6-5.

A diskette positioned for insertion

Using the RX23 Diskette Drive

Gently push the diskette into the slot until it clicks and
drops down into place.

Diskette '

Figure 6-6. A diskette positioned comectly in the drive

DERX037

Using the RX23 Diskette Drive

6=7

Removing a Diskette from a Drive

Caution: Removing a diskette from a drive while the indicator light '

glows yellow can damage the diskette and the drive.

If you are using your operating system or cther software, see
your software documentation for instructions for unmounting
the diskette drive before removing the diskette from the drive.
Yo Remove a Diskette from a Drive

Press the eject button on the lower-right corner of the drive.

DERX038

Figure 6-7.

6~8

Ejecting a diskette from the drive

Using the RX23 Diskette Drive

Formatting a Diskette
A blank diskette must be formatted (prepared to receive data)
before you can use it in your drive.
You can use either your console program or your worksystem
software to format diskettes.
To Use the Conscie Program
Caution: Formatting a diskette erases any data stored on that
diskette.
1.

Find out the unit number for your diskette drive.
Type test -c¢ at the console prompt (>>).
A display similar to the following appears on your screen:
MEM:

1lo6Mbytes

VIDEOQ:

ETHERNET
SCSI

Ul7]

MONO

STA ADDR:

DEVS:

U[6]KNO1--SI1
Uf5]
Ul4]
Dev typ
RMB

08-~00-2b-0d-f7-6a

RZ
0x80

Vrs

Format
Add len

1 CCS
31

Vndr

DEC

Frevlwvl

0051

PID

U[3]
Ui2]
Uil
ulo]

Dev typ
RMB

vrs
Format

Add len
vndr
PID
Frevlvl

rinv mda

RX23

(C)

DEC

(C)

DEC

RZ
0x0
1
1

CCS
31
DEC
RZ23
0615

Using the RX23 Diskette Drive

In the display on the previous page, the unit numbers
appear in brackets on the left side of the screen.

‘

Any unit that contains a disk or diskette drive displays a
unit-number line similar to the following:
Ul4]

Dev typ

In the preceding exarnple, the unit number is 4.
To determine whether the device is a hard disk drive or
& diskette drive, look at the right-hand column under the
unit-number line.
If you have a diskette drive, the second-to-last line in that
column reads
RX23

Because the unit number in our example is 4, type
scsi cf 4 at the console prompt (>>) and press Return.

Note that the number you type here is always the unit
number to which the diskette drive is assigned.

The following display appears at the bottom of your screen:
-04b-09
Y/N?

rz/tz wrt?

At this point you can choose to continue formatting the diskette
or to terminate the formatting procedure.

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Using the RX23 Diskette Drive

‘

To Continue Formatting the Diskette
Type Y at the blinking prompt ( _) and press Return. (Be sure
to type an uppercase Y. The consoie program does not recognize
uppercase and lowercase letters as being the same thing.)
When you do this, the following things happen:
1.

The indicator light in the lower-left side of the drive glows

yellow.

Indicator light

DERX039

Figure 6-8.

The indicator light on the diskette drive

The following lines appear at the bottom of the display on
your screen:

-04b-0d Fmt rz([5]
-04b-11 wait!

Using the RX23 Diskette Drive

6~11

The system then formats the disk and tests it to verify that
it is formatted correctly.
This process takes about a minute and a half.

When tests are completed, two lines similar to the following
appear at the bottom of the display:
Ps#
100

Blk
383

Ercnt
0

When the yellow light on the front of the drive goes out, the
diskette is formatted and ready to use.
If a number other than 100 appears under Ps# or a number
other than 0 appears under Ercnt, use another diskette.
if you are not using a high-density disketie or i your diskelle is writeprotecied

When you type Y at the blinking prompt (_) and press Return,
the following display appears at the bottom of the display on
your screen:

~-04b~0d Fmt

rz (5]

-04b~-11 wait!
?20d3-16

6-12

wrpt

00000005

If you have a high-density diskette that is write-protected,
write-enable it as described in this chapter.

If you have a high-density «iskette that is already writeenabled, replace it with a new diskette.

If your diskette is not high density, replace it with a highdensity diskette.

Using the RX23 Diskette Drive

‘

To Terminate the Formatiing Procedure

Type N at the blinking prompt ( _) on your screen and press
Return.

The following display appears at the bottom of your display:
-04b~-0a
>>

cmd abrt

When the console prompt (>>) appears, you can remove the
diskette from the drive.
To Use Worksystem Software

Follow the instructions provided in your worksystem software
documentation.

Using the RX23 Diskette Drive

6-13

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7
Troubleshooting

This chapter tells you

How to use the DECstation 2100/3100 self-test
What you can do to correct hardware problems
When you need to ask for help

What kind of information your Digital service
representative needs from you

Troubleshooting

7-1

Using the Self-Test

‘
of subtests that check the
The self-test consists of a number you
whether they are working
parts of your workstation and tell
correctly.

You can run the self-test in one of the following ways:
#

s
s

By turning nn your system unit

By pressing the reset button on the back of the system unit
By typing test -a at the console prompt (>>) and pressing
Return

Reset button

Figure 7-1.

On/off swit.

The on/off switch and reset bution on the sysiem unit

Wken you turn on the system unit or press the reset button,
the self-test starts automatically.

7-2

Troubleshooting

If this power-up self-test is successful, a display similar to the

following appears on your screen:
KNO1 V6.71

7..6..5..4..3..2..1..0
l16Mb.......... 0
KNO1 Vv6.71

00-2b-0d f7-6a
08~
g§01000000

When ycu type test -a to run the self-test, the power to the
workstation is not turned off.

If this self-test is successful, a display similar to the following
appears on your screen:

KNO1 V6.71
7..6..5..4..3..2..1..0

1eMb.......... 0

Troubleshooting

7-3

if o Subltest Falls

If your workstation fails one of the subtests, self-testing stops

and a display similar to the following appears on the screen:
KNO1

Vé6.71

7..6..5..4..3..2..

FAILURE

16Mb.......... 0

The number of the subtest that failed is the last number that
appears on your screen before the failure message. In the
preceding example, subtest 2 failed.

if Subtest
7, 6, 5, or 4 Falls
Record the number of the subtest that failed and report it to
your system manager or your Digital service representative.
if Subtest
3 Fails
Check your mouse and keyboard. Turn off your system unit
before performing each of the following steps. Turn it back on
to rerun the self-test.
Caution: Checking a connection or connecting a new device with the
system unit turned on can damage the system unit and the device.

Make sure the mouse and keyboard cable connectors are
securely seated in their connectors on the back of the
system unit.

Try another mouse.

Try another keyboard.

If the subtest still failg, report its number to your system

manager or your Digital service representative.

7-4

Troubleshooting

‘

Keyboard

connactor

Figure 7-2.

Mouse

conneclor

Onv/oft switch in

the oft position

Chacking the mouse and keyboard connections

Troubleshooting

7-8

i Sublest 2 Falls

Check your Ethernet connections.

‘

Cauilon: CThecking ¢ connection or connecting a cable to the system
unit while the unit is turned on can damage the system unit.
For ¢ worlksiation
not on a network

Make sure a ThickWire loopback connector is securely
attached to the ThickWire connector on the back of the
system unit (see Figure 7-3).

The light on the back of the loopback connector should glow
green.

Turn off your system unit and make sure a ThinWire
T-connector with a terminator on each end is securely
attached to the ThinWire connector on the back of the
system unit.

Turn on the system unit to rerun the self-test.

If your workstation continues to fail subtest 2, report the
number of the subtest to your system manager or your
Digital service representative.
ThickWire

loopback

connector

Green
light

Reset

button

On/off switch in
the off position

ThinWire terminators

Figure 7-3.

7-6

Troubleshooting

Checking Ethernet connections

'1{

DEPGO24

For a workelation on ThickWire Ethemet

Turn off your system unit and make sure the ThickWire
cable connector is securely attached to the ThickWire
connector on the back of the system unit and that the slide
lateh is engaged.

Turn on the system unit to rerun the self-test.

Check the Ethernet indicator light that lies between the
ThickWire connector and the Ethernet button.

If the light is not glowing green, use the point of a
ballpoint pen or some similar tool (but not a pencil) to
press the Ethernet button.
Caution:

The graphite in pencil lead can damage the system

unit.

Press the reset button to rerun the self-test.

ThickWire
ThickWire

Ethernet
button

Reset

button

indicator light

On/off switch in
the ¢

position

connector

DEPGO22

Figwe 7-4.

Checking ThickWire connections

If the light still fails to glow green, or if your workstation
continues to fail subtest 2, report the number of the
subtest to your system manager or your Digital service
representative.

Troubleshooting

7-7

Ethemet
tion
on ThinWire
For a workea

Turn off your system unit and make sure the ThinWire

T-connector is securely connected to the ThinWire Ethernet
connector on the back of the system unit (see Figure 7-5).
s

‘

If your workstation is at the end of a ThinWire
segment, make sure the ThinWire cable connector
is firmly attached to one end of the T-connector and
a 'Ic‘lhinWire terminator is firmly attached to the other
end.

If your workstation is within a ThinWire segment,
make sure the ThinWire cable connectors are firmly
attached to both ends of the T-connector.

Turn on the system unit to rerun the self-test.

Check the Ethernet indicator light that lies between the
ThinWire connector and the Ethernet button.
a.

If the light is not glowing green, use the point of a
ballpoint pen or some similar tool (but not a pencil) to
press the Ethernet button.

Caution: The graphite in pencil lead can damage the system
unit.

Press the reset button to rerun the self-test.
ThinWire

Terminator

connector

Reset

buytton

ThinWire

cable connector

T-connector

Figure 7-5. Checking ThinWire connections
7-8 Troubleshooting

On/off switch in

the off position

DEPG023

‘

1If the light still fails to glow green, or if your workstation
continues to fail subtest 2, report the number of the
subtest to your system manager or your Digital service
representative.

if Subtest 1 Fails
Check your small computer system interface (SCSI) connections.
Caution: Checking a connection or connecting a cable to the system
unit while the unit is turned on can damage the system unit.
Fof a worikstaiion with no externai storage devices

Turn off your system unit and make sure the SCSI
terminator is securely connected to the SCSI connector
on the back of the system unit.

Check the connectors on the terminator and system unit for
damaged pins.

Turn on the system unit to rerun the self-test.
SCS! terminator

On/off switch in
the off position

DEPGO32

Figure 7-6.

Checking the SCSI terminator

Troublashooting

7-9

For a worksiation with external storage devices

Turn off your system unit and any external storage devices.
If you have more than one such device, turn off your power
strip.

Mcke sure that
o

All storage device cables are securely connected

The final device has a terminator securely seated in the
unused connector
-

All connecicrs are free of damaged pins

s«

The cable that runs between expansion boxes is the
18-inch cable supplied by Digital

Turn on any external storage devices and your system unit
to run the self-test. If you have more than one external
storage device connected to your workscation, turn on your
power strip.

If subtest 1 continues to fail, report the number of the
subtest to your system manager or your Digital service
representative.
Terminator

Cable connector

SCSI connector

On/oft switch in
the off position

Power connector

Figure 7-7.

7-10

Troublashooting

Checking SCS| connections

DEPG033

Solving Hardware Problems

Table 7-1 offars solutions to some common hardware prohlems,
If you follow the suggestions given here and your problem

remains unresolved, contact your system manager or your
Digital service representative.

For information for a BA42 storage expansion box, refer to the
BA42 Storage Expansion Box Installation Guide.
Table 7-1.

Solulions fo Common Hardwore Problems

Brabiamn

Calibinn

The monitor screen is blank.

Follow these steps:
1.

Press any key on your keyboard. If your screen
saver was active, the display will reappear.

Adjust your brightness and contrast controls to

Be sure your system unit and monitor are turned

increase the brightness and contrast.
on.

4. Turn off your system unit.

The screen display is
distorted or unstable.

Be sure the monitor-system unit power cable and
the system unit power cord are connected correctly.

Be sure the video cable is securely connected to
the monitor and the system unit.

Turn on your system unit.

Follow these steps:
1.

.
Turn off your system unit.

Make sure the video cable connectors are correctly
attached to the monitor and system unit.

Turn on the system unit.
(continued on next page)

Troubleshooting

7-11

Table 7-1 (Cont.).

Soiutions o Common Hardware Problems

Problem

Solution

Color is distorted or unclear.

Follow these steps:
1.

Move any electric pencil sharpener or other
electromechanical devices away from the monitor.

Move such items as magnetic paper clip holders

3.
4.

On a color monitor, red or

blue color is missing.

Everything happening on

your screen freezes.

away from the monitor.

Press the degauss button on the monitor for 6

seconds.

If step 3 doesn’t help, wait 10 minutes and press
the degauss button for 5 seconds again.

Follow these steps:
1.

Turn off the system unit

Be sure the video cable connectors are correctly

Turn on the system uiit.

attached to the monitor and system unit.

If you are on a network, follow these steps:
1.

)
)
Wait a few minutes.

Press the reset button.

If you cre not on a network, press the reset bhutton,
{continued on next page)

7-12

Troubleshooting

Tabie 7-1 (Cont.).

Solutions to Common Hardware Problems

Problem

Solution

When you type, nothing
happens on the screen.

Follow these steps:
1.

Press and release the Hold Screen key [F1] on

your keyboard.

Turn off your system unit.

Make sure the keyboard cable is firmly attached
to the system unit and turn on the system unit
again.

You cannot log into the
network.

Turn off the system unit and try another keyboard.

Turn on the system unit again.

If you are using ThickWire Ethernet, follow these steps:
Be sure the ThickWire Ethernet indicator light to
the right of the ThickWire connector glows green.
If it does not, use the point of a ballpoint pen or
some similar tool (but not a pencil), to press and
release the Ethernet button.

Caution: The graphite in pencil lead can
damage the system unit.
Turn off your system unit.

Be sure your ThickWire connector is firmly
attached to the ThickWire connector on the system
unit.

Turn on your system unit.
(continued on next page)

Troubleshooting

7-18

s Hardware Problems
to Common
table 7-1 (Cont.). Solution
Problem

Solution

If you are using ThinWire Ethernet, follow these steps:
1.

Be sure the ThinWire Ethernet indicator light to
the left of the ThinWire connector glows green.
If it does not, use the point of a ballpoint pen or
some similar tool (but not a pencil), to press and
release the Ethernet button.

Caufion: The graphite in pencil lead can

damage the system unit.
2.

Turn off your system unit.

Be sure your ThinWire cable connector(s) and/or
terminators are firmly attached to the ThinWire

T-connector.

Be sure the ThinWire T-connector is correctly
attached to the ThinWire connector on the system
unit.

No cursor appears on the
screen.

Turn on your system unit.

Follow these steps:
1.

Move the mouse around on your desktop to be sure
you haven't accidentally moved the curser off your
screen.

Turn off your system unit.

Make sure the mouse cable is correctly connected

Turn on your system unit.

Turn off your system unit and try another mouse.

to the system unit.

(continued on next page)

7-14

Troubleshooting

Toble 7-1 (Cont.).

Solutions o Commeon Hardware Problems

Problem

Solution

The cursor on the screen fails
to follow the movement of the
mouse on the desktop.

Follow these steps:
1.

,
Turn off your system unit.
Be sure the mouse cable is correctly connected to

the system unit.

Turn on the system unit.

Turn off the system unit.

Disconnect the mouse and clean it as described in
Chapter 1 of this guide.

Reconnect the mouse and turn on the system unit.

An error message appears
when you try
to use an

intemz};l disll?;tte drive.

An error riessage appears
when you try to use an

external hard disk or tape
drive.

Turn off the system unit and try another mouse.

Be sure you are using a high-density diskette.

If you are trying to write to the diskette, be sure
the diskette is not write-protected.

Iry another high-density diskette.

Consult the docurentation that came with your
software for furt' : troubleshooting instructions.

If you have only one external storage device, follow these
steps:

Be sure the device is turned on.

Turn off the device and the system unit.

Be sure the system unit expansion cable is
correctly connected to the device and the system
unit.

Be sure a terminator is correctly attached to the
second connector on the device.
Turn on the device and the system unit.
(continued on next page)

Troubleshooting

7-18

fable 7-1 (Cont.). Solutions to Common Hardware Problems

Problem

Solution

‘

If you have more than one external storage device, follow
these steps:

Be sure all devices are turned on.

Turn off the power strip.

Be sure the system unit expansion cable is
correctly connected to the first device and the
system unit.

Be sure the connector cables between devices are
the 18-inch cables supplied by Digital and that
they are connected correctly.

A red light blinks rapidly on
the front
of
tape
drive.

front of your tape drive

§.

Be sure a terminator is firmly attached to the
second connector on the final device.

Turn on the power strip.

Follow these steps:

1. Push the load/unload button four times.
2.

The top light blinks, or both

lights are yellow at the same
time, on the front of your
cassette tape drive.

Turn the tape drive off and then back on again.
Do this only one time.

Refer to the TLZ04 Cassette Tape Drive Owner’s

Manual.

(continued on next page)

7-16

Troubleshooting

Table 7-1 (Cont.).

Solutions o Common Hardware Problems

P Fo

An error message appears
when you try to use your
printer.

Solution

Follow these steps:
1.

Be sure your printer is turned on.

Turn off your printer and system unit.

Be sure your printer power cord is connected to an
active power source.
Be sure the printer cable connecter is correctly
attached to the printer connector on the system
unit.
Turn on your printer and system unit.

See the documentation that came with your
printer for instructions on checking your printer’s
baud rate.
An error message appears
when you try to use your
communications device.

Follow these steps:
1.

Be sure your device is turned on.

Turn off your device and your system unit.

Be sure your device's power cord is connected to an
active power source.

Be sure the connector on the communications
device cable is correctly attached to the
communications connector on the system unit.

Turn on your device and system unit.

See the documentation that came with your
communications device for instructions on
checking your device’s baud rate.

Troubleshooting

7-17

Contacting Mr Digital Service Representative

If you have followed the suggestions offered in this chapter
and your problem remains resolved, your Digital service
representative can help you. You can get your service

representative’s name and telephone number from your Digital
sales representative.

Before you place your call,

7-18

Write down the nature of the problem, including any error
messages you have received and the number of any self-test
that failed.

List the steps you have taken to correct the problem and
the results you got.

Write down the serial and model numbers of your system
and any peripheral device involved.

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

Troubleshooting

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Moving the DECstation 2100/3100
Workstation

This chapter tells you how to take your workstation apart and
pack it in preparation for moving.

When you move your workstation, repack each piece of
equipment in the carton it came in.

Moving the DECstation 2100/3100 Workstation

6-1

Dismantling the Workstation

1. Follow the procedures for turning off your workstation
given in Chapter 3 of this guide.

Unplug all power cords from the power source.

Disconnect any optional peripheral devices from the
system unit, and if you have more than one expansion box,
disconnect them from each other.

1If you have a small computer system interface (SCSI)
terminator in the SCSI connector on the back of the system
unit, remove the terminator from that connector.

Replace the plastic cover that protected the SCEI connector
when you first received the system unit.
a.

Line up the top and sides of the cover with the top and
sides of the opening around the SCSI connector.

Press up on the latch on the bottom of the cover until
you can push it into the slot under the connector and

‘

the cover snaps into place.

Disconnect the monitor, mouse, and keyboard from the

If you are on a network, disconnect your Ethernet cable
from the connector on the system unit.

system unit.

Caufion: Disconnecting the Ethernet cable at the network instead
of at the system unit interrupts network performance.

8-2

Moving the DECstation 2100/3100 Workstation

Packing Your Equipment

Pack each piece of equipment in the carton it came in.
Be sure to use the padding that came in the cartons to hold
each item securely in place.
Be sure to include the following in each carton:

Any cables, power cords, and terminators that came with
that device

The documentation for that device

Reinstalling Your DECstation 2100/3100
To reinstall your workstation, follow the instructions in the
DECstaticn 2100/3100 Hardware Installation Guide, which
came in your DECstation 2100/3100 documentation Kkit.

Moving the DECstation 2100/3100 Workstation

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Equipment Specifications

This appendix lists the physical specifications, operating
conditions, and nonoperating conditions for components listed
here. For information on drives in the BA42 storage expansion
box, see Appendix A in the BA42 Storage Expansion Box
Installation Guide.

System unit

VR150 monitor

VRI160 monitor

VR262 monitor

VR297 monitor

VR299 monitor

LK201 keyboard

VSXXX-AA mouse

RZ55 hard disk drive

TK50Z tape drive

TLZ04 cassette tape drive

RRD40 optical compact disc drive

RZ23 hard disk drive

RZ23L hard disk drive

RZ24 hard disk drive

RX23 diskette drive

Equipment Specifications

A-1

Table A-1.

Syslem Unit Description

System unit

Toble A-2.

Welght

Helght

Wiith

Depih

17.8 kg

149.9 mm

463.8 mm

400.0 mm

(39 1b)

(6.90 in.)

(18.26 in.)

(15.75 in.)

System Specifications

Input voltage

Auto adjust 100-120 Vac to 220-240 Vac

Input current

2.8 amps at 100 to 120 Vac
1.5 amps at 220 to 240 Vac

Power
- Frequency

47 to 63 Hz

- Heat dissipation

190 watts, maximum

Table A-3.

System Unit Operating Conditions
)

Temperature range!

10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F)

Temperature change rate

11° C (20° F) per hour, maximum

Relative humidity

10% to 90%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

28°C (82°F)

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36°F)

Altitade

2,400 m (8,000 ft) at 36° C (97° F)

1Reduce maximum temperature by 1.8° C (3.24° F) for each 1,000-meter (3333.33 ft) increase in

altitude.

Toble A-4.

System Unit Nonoperating Conditions

Temperature range

-40° C t066° C (- 40° F to 151° F)

Relative humidity

10% to 95%

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

46° C (1156° F), packaged

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C (36° F)

Altitude

4,900 m (16,000 ft)

A-2

Equipment Specifications

Tabie A-5.

VR1S0 Monitor Description

.
Monitor

fable A-6.

Weight

Height

Width

Depth

16.34 kg
(36 1b)

394 mm
(16.5 in.)

369 mm
(14.5 in.)

403 mm
(15.9 in.)

VR150 Monitor Specificutions

External controls, switches, and
indicators

Brightness
Contrast

Tilt range

-5°to + 13°

Swivel range

+ 60°

Power switch
Power indicator

Display

- Cathode-ray tube (CRT)

383 mm (15 in.) diagonal flat square
Paper white phosphor

High-efficiency antiglare treatment; reflects
less than 1% of incident light within the visible
spectrum

- Video input

75 ohms terminated BNC composite video
1.0 Vpp/75 ohm

- Display characteristics

1,024 pixels horizontal x 864 lines ver-

tical, giving approximate picture size of
240 mm x 203 mm

Maximum contrast 16 less than
30 footlamberts (fl)
Hofizpntal rate timing

- Frequency timing

54.054 kHz

- Front porch

160 ns

- Sync pulse

1,850 ns

- Back porch

1,680 ns

- Blanking interval

3.70 us maximum

- Active video time

14.8 us

- Horizontal period

18.5 us

- Pizels displayed

1,024
(continued on next page)

Equipment Specifications A-3

Toble A-6 (Cont).

VR150 Monitor Specifications

Vertical rate timing

- Frequency

60 Hz

- Front porch

0 horizontal lines

- Sync pulse

3 horizontal lines

- Blanking interval

37 horizontal lines

- Active video time

16.0 ms

- Vertical period

16.67 ms

- Lines displayed

864

Video rate (bandwidth)
- Pixel frequency

70 MHz

- Pixel period

14.45 ns nominal

Power

- AC input voltage

88-132/185-254 Vac

- Frequency

50/60 Hz

- Power consumption

70 watts nominal

Toble A-7.

VR150 Monitor Operating Conditions

Temperature range

10° C to 40° C (50° to 104° F)

Relative humidity

10% to 95%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

32° C(89° F)

Minimum de-w-point temperature

2°C(36°F)

Altitude

2,400 m (8,000 ft) at 36° C (96° F)

A-4

Equipment Specifications

Table A-8.

VRIS0 Monlior Nonopercaling Conditions

' Temperature range
Relative humidity

-40°
C t0 66° C (- 40° F to 150° F)
10% to 95%, nencondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

46° C (115° F), packaged

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36°F)

Altitude

4,900 m (16,000 ft) at 36° C (96° F)

Equipment Specifications

A-§

Table A-9.

VR160 Monitor Description

Weight
Monitor

Table A-10.

Helght

23 kg

(51 1b)

Widtih

394 mm

(15.5 in.)

369 mm

(14.5 in.)

Depth
457 mm

(18 in.)

VR160 Monitor Specifications

External controls, switches, and
indicators

Brightness
Contrast

Tiit range

-7°to + 16°

Swivel range

1 60°

Degauss
Power switch
Power indicator

Display

- Cathode-ray tube (CRT)

383 mm (15 in.; diagonal
Color phospher, medium persistence P22 RGB
phosphor

Coior 0.28 pitch shadow mask

High-efficiency antiglare treatment; reflects

less than 1% of incident light within the visible
spectrum

- Video input

Composite video
Red: 0.7 Vpp/75 ohm

Green (with sync): 1 Vpp/75 ohm
Blue: 0.7 Vpp/75 ohm

- Display characteristics

1,024 pixels horizontal x 864 lines vertical,

giving approximate picture size of 240 mm x
203 mm

Maximum contrast no less than
30 footlamberts (fl)
Power

- Voltage range (switch selectable)

DA model, 88 - 132 Vac
(continued on next page)

Equipment Specifications

Table A-10 (Cont.).

VR160 Monlor Specifications
D3, D4 models, 185 - 264 Vac

- Frequency

50/60 Hz

- Power consumption

125 watts/200 VA nominal
150 watts/250 VA maximum

Table A-11.

VR160 Monitor Operating Conditions

Temperature range

10° C to 40° C (50° to 104° F)

Relative humidity

10% to 95%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

32°C(89° F)

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36°F)

Altitude

2,400 m (8,000 fi) at 36° C (96° F)

Table A-12.

VR160 Monitor Nonoperdating Conditions

Temperature range

-40°C to 66° C (- 40° F to 151° F)

Relative humidity

10% to 95%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

46° C (1156° F), packaged

Minimxum dew-point temperature

2°C(@36°F)

Altitude

4,900 m (16,000 ft) at 36° C (96° F)

Equipment Specifications

A-~7

Table A-13.

VR262 Monitor Description

Weight
Monitor

19.2 kg

(42 Ib)

Height

Width

394 mm!

455 mm

(15.5 in.)

(17.9 in.)

Depih
395 mm

(15.4 in.)

1 ncluding feet
Table A-14.

VR262 Monttor Specifications

External controls, switches, and
indicators

Brightness
Contrast
Power switch
Power indicator

Display

- Cathode-ray Tube (CRT)

High resolution
Paper white phosphor
Spot size approximately 0.3 mm

- Video input

High-efficiency antiglare treatment

- Display characteristice

Maximum 1,024 pixels horizontal x 864 pixels

vertical, giving an approximate picture size of
334 mm x 282 mm

Horizontal rate timing nominal
- Frequency

54.054 kHz

- Front porch

160 ns

- Sync pulse

1,850 nx

- Back porch

1,690 ne

- Planking interval

3.70 us maximum

- Active video time

14.8 us

- Horizontal period

18.5 us

- Pixels displayed

1,024
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Equipment Specifications

Table A-14 (Cont.).

VR262 Monllor Specificalions

Vertical rate timing (nominal)
- Frequency

60 Hz

- Front porch

0 horizontal lines

- Sync pulse

3 horizontati lines

- Blanking interval

37 horizontal lines max

- Active video time

16.0 ms

- Vertical period

16.67 ms

- Lines displayed

864

Power

- Power supply type

Transistor, switch type AC to DC converter

- AC input

Switch-selectable

- Power consumption

Approximately 65 watts

Fuse

100 to 120 Vac: 1 A
6.35 mm x 31.8 mm (.25 x 1.25 in.) slow blow

(Digital PN 90-07212-00)
220 to 240 Vac: 1A
5 mm x 20 mm time lag
(Digital PN 12-19283-00)

Table A-15.

VR262 Moniltor Operating Conditions

Temperature range

10°Ct040° C (50° F to 104° F)

Temperature change rate

11° (20° F) per hour maximum

Relative humidity

10% to 90%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

28°C(82° F)

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36° F)

——

Equipment Speclfications

A-9

Table A-16.

VR262 Moniior Nonoperaling Condiiions

Temperature range

-40°C t0 66° C (- 40° F to 161° F)

Relative humidity

10% to 95%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

46° C (115° F), packaged

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36°F)

A~10

Equipment Specifications

Table A-17.

VR297 Monltor Description

Monitor

Table A-16.

Weight

Height

Widih

Depth

20 kg

406 mm

450 mm

(64 1b)

(16 in)

{16 in)

17.75 in)

VR297 Monitor Specifications

External controls, switches, and

indicators

V-STAT, H-STAT, V-CENT

Contrast

Power switch and indicator

Display

~ Cathode-ray tube (CRT)

0.26 mm phosphor pitch aperture grill
16 in measured diagonally
90° deflection

- Video input

Composite with sync on green
Red/blue: 0.714 Vp p at 75 Ohms
Green: 1.0 Vp p at 75 Ohms

- Display characteristics

1,024 pixels horizontal x 864 pixels vertical

Horizontal rate timing

- Frequency

54.04 kHz

- Front porch

160 ns

- Sync pulse

1,850 us

- Back porch

1,680 us

- Blanking interval

3.70 us

~ Active video

14.8 us

Vertical rate timing

- Frequency

60 Hz

- Front porch

0 lines

- Sync pulse

3 lines

- Blanking interval

37 lines

- Active video

16.0 ms

— Vertical period

16.67 ms
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Equipment Specifications

A-11

Table A-18 (Cont.).

VR297 Monltor Specifications

Power
— Power supply type

Transistor, switch-type AC to DC converter

—~ AC input

Switch-selectable

~ Power consumption

Approximately 65 watts

Fuse

100 to 120 V: 2.4 A/2.2A

6.35 mm x 31.8 mm (.25 x 1.25 in) slow blow

220 to 240 V:1.4 A/1.3A
5 mm x 20 mm time lag

Table A-19.

VR297 Monltor Operating Condiltions

Temperature range

10°C t0 40° C (50° F to 104° F)

Relative humidity

10% to 90%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

28° C (82° F)

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36°F)

Table A-20.

VR297 Monitor Nonoperating Conditions

Temperature range

-40°Ct066°C(-40°Fto 151° F)

Relative humidity

10% to 95%, nencondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

46° C (115° F), packaged

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36°F)

A-12

Equipment Specifications

Table A-21. VR299 Monltor Description

M snitor

Table A-22.

Weight

Height

Width

Depth

32 kg
(70 1bs)

470 mm
(18.5 in.)

506 mm
(199 in.)

525 mm
(20.7 in.)

VR299 Monitor Specifications

External controls, switches, and

Brightness
Contrast
Degauss
Power switch
Power indicator
Voltage selector switch

Tilt range

- 5° to + 150°

Swivel range

+ 200°

indicators

Display

- Cathode-ray tube (CRT)

578 mm (20 in.) diagonal

Color phosphor, medium persistence P22 RGB
phosphor

Color 0.32 mm pitch shadow mask

High-efficiency antiglare treatment; reflects less
than 1% of incident visible light
- Video input

Composite video

Red: 0.7 Vpp/75 ohm
Green (with sync): 0.7 Vpp/75 ohm
Blue: 0.7 Vpp/75 chm
- Display characteristics

1,024 pixels horizontal x 864 pixels vertical,
giving approximate picture size of 326 mm x
275 mm

Contrast 35 footlamberts (fl) maximum
Horizontal rate timing
- Frequency timing

54.054 kHz

- Front porch

159 ns

- Sync pulse

1,850 ns

- Back porch

1,680 ns

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Equipment Specifications A-13

Tabie A-22 (Cont.).

VR299 Monltor Specifications

- Blanking interval

3.69 us maximum

- Active video time

14.8 us

- Horizontal period

18.5 us

Vertical rate timing

- Frequency

60 Hz

- Front porch

0 horizontal lines

- Sync pulse

3 horizontal lines

- Blanking interval

37 horizontal lines

- Active video time

16.0 ms

- Vertical period

16.67 ms

Power

- AC input voltage (switch selectable)

88-132/185-254 Vac

- Frequency

50/60 Hz

- Power consumption

150 watts maximum

Fuse

3.2 A for 120 V system
1.6 A for 240 V system

A-14

Equipment Specifications

Table A-23.

VR299 Monitor Operating Conditions

. Temperature range
Relative humidity

10° C to 40° C (50° to 104° F)
10% to 95%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

32°C(89°F)

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C@36° F)

Altitude

2,400 m (8,000 ft) at 36° C (96° F)

Toble A-24.

VR299 Monitor Nonoperating Conditions

Temperature range

- 40° C to 66° C (- 40° F to 150° F)

Relative humidity

10% to 95%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

46° C (115° F), packaged

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C@36° F)

Altitude

4,900 m (16,000 ft) at 36° C (96° F)

Equipment Specifications

A-18

Table A-25.

K201 Keyboord Description

Keyboard

Table A-26.

Wolght

Height

Width

Depth

2kg
(451b)

51 mm
(2 in.)

533 mm
(21 in.)

171 mm
(6.75 in.)

‘

LK201 Keyboard Specifications

Number of keys

105

Number of indicators

4 status LEDs

Language variations

Diagnostics

Self-testing and self-identifying with respect to
revision level but not with respect to language

variants

Cable

1.76 m (6 ft) uncoiled, detachable; 4-pin mmj
connector at both ends

Baud rate

4800

Power consumption

4.2 watts maximum

Power input

11.8 V +/- 6% @ 350 ma

Electrical interface

EIA RS 423

Volume control

8 levels, plus off; maximum 65 dba 1 ft above
keyboard

Keystroke timing

20 Msec minimum

Table A-27.

LK201 Keyboard Operating Conditions

Temperature range

10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F)

Relative humidity

10% to 90%

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

28° C(82°F)

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C (36° F)

Altitude

2,400 m (8,000 ft) at 36° C (96° F)

A-16

Equipment Specifications

‘

. Table A-28.

LK201 Keyboard Nonoperating Conditions

Temperature range

-40°Cto66°C (- 40° F to 151° F)

Relative humidity

10% to 96%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

46° C (115° F), packaged

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C@36°F

Altitude

4,900 m (16,000 ft) at 36° C (96° F)

Equipment Specifications

A-17

Tabie A-29.

VSXOU(-AA Mouse Description
Weigt

Mouse

0.82 kg
0.371b)

Teble A-30.

Height

40 mm
(1.87 in.)

Diometer

88 mm
(3.47 in.)

VSXONX-AA Mouse Specifications

Baud rate

4800

Cable length

1.5 m (5 ft), shielded, 6 conductors and
terminals in A 7-pin micro-DIN-type connector

{male)

Resolution

79 counts/(200 counts/in.)

Tracking speed

73.5 em (30 in./sec)

Electrical interfaces

EIA RS-232-C or TTL

Operating modes

Incremental or polling

Tracking rate

In incremental mode: 55 reports/sec
In polling mode: up to 95 reports/sec

Accuracy

+/- 3% 0 to 24.56 cm/sec (0 to 10 in./sec) any
direction

+/- 15% 24.5 to 49 cm/sec (10 to 20 in./sec) any

direction
+/- 30% 49 to 73.5 cm/sec (20 to 30 in./sec) any
direction
Data format

Delta binary

Buttons

Diagnostics

Self-testing and self-identifying with respect to

revision level

Power requirements

Table A-31.

+5 V +/- 5% at 130 mA
-12 V +/- 10% at 20 mA

VSXXX-AA Mouse Operating Conditions

Temperature range

10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F)

Relative humidity

10% to 90%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

28°C (82° F)

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C (36°F)

Altitude

2,400 m (8,000 ft) at 36° C (96° F)

A~18

Equipment Specifications

Table A-32.

VSXOIX-AA Mouse Nonoperaling Condilions

.'lbmperaturerange

-40°Ct0
66° C (- 40° F to 151° F)

Relative humidity

5% to 95%

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

46° C (115° F), packaged

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°(36°F)

Altitude

4,900 m (16,000 ft) at 36° C (96° F)

Equipment Specifications

A-19

Table A-33.

RZSES SCSI Hard Disk Drive Descriplion

Woight

Helght

Width

Depth

Expansion bex

13.2 kg
(29 Ib)

140 mm
(3.25in.)

330 mm
(12.75 in.)

290 mm
{11.25 in.)

Internal drive

3.78 kg
(8.41b)

825 mm
(3.26 in.)

1460 mm
(5.75 in.)

2082 mm
(8.20 in.)

Table A-34. RZ55 SCSi Hord Disk Drive Specifications
Capacity

332.3 Mbytes

- Per surface

22.48 Mbytes

- Per track

18,432

- Per block

512 bytes

Blocks

36 per track
649,040 per drive

Spare blocks

8 per track

10,300 per drive
Transfer rate to/from media

1.25 Mbytes/sec

Bus asynchronous mode

1.5 Mbytes/sec

Bus synchronous mode

4 Mbytes/sec

Seek time

<= 4 Msec track-to-track
<= 16 Msec average
<= 35 Msec maximum

Average latency

8.3 Msec

Rotational speed

3,600 RPM

Start time

20 sec maximum

Stop time

20 sec maximum

Interleave

1:1

Bus latency

600 usec maximum

Heat dissipation

32 watts maximum

Recording density (bpi at ID)

21,231

Truck density (Epi)

1,075

Tracks/surface (unformatted)

1,224

R/W heads

A~20

Equipment Specifications

‘

Table A-35.

RZS5 SCS| Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions

. Temperature range!

10° C to 55° C (50° F to 131° F)

Relative humidity

20% to 80%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

25.6° C (78° F)

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36° F)

Altitude

- 304 to 4,600 m (- 1,000 ft to 15,000 ft) at 36° C
(96° F)

1Reduce maximum temperature by 1.8° C (3.24° F) for each 1,000-meter increase in altitude.

Toble A-36.

RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Nonoperdting
Condifions

Temperature range

- 40° C to 66° C (- 40° F to 161° F)

Relative humidity

20% to 95%, packaged

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

46° C (115° F), packaged

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36°F)

Altitude

- 304 to 12,300 m (- 1,000 ft to 40,000 f&) at
36° C (96° F)

Equipment Specifications

A-21

Table A-37.

TKS0Z Tape Drive Description

Expansion box

Table A-38.

Weight

Height

Width

Depth

12.7 kg
(28 1b)

139.7 mm
(6.5 1in.)

323,8 mm
(12.75in.)

285.7 mm
(11.25in.)

TKSO0Z Tape Drive Specifications

Mode of operation

Streaming

Media

12.77 mm (.5 in.), 600 ft. long magnetic tape

Bit density

6,667 bits/in.

Number of tracks

Transfer rate (at host)

360 Kbits/sec (45 Kbytes/sec)

Type speed

75 in./sec

Track format

Serpentine

Cartridge capacit:’

131 Mbytes, unformatted

Power requiremenis

+12 Vdc +/- 5%
+ 5 Vdc +/- 5%

Input current

2.4 amps at 100 to 120 Vac

Power

160 watts

1.3 amps at 220 to 240 Vac

Frequency

50 to 60 Hz

Heat dissipation

32 watts maximum

Table A-39.

TK50Z Tape Drive Operating Conditions

Temperature range!

10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F)

Relative humidity

10% to 80%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

28° C(82° F)

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36°F)

Altitude

2,400 m (8,000 ft) at 36° C (96° F)

1Reduce maximum temperature by 1.8° C (3.24° F) for each 1,000-meter increase in altitude.

A~22

‘

Equipment Specifications

‘

Table A-40.

TKSOZ Tape Drive Nonoperating Conditions

. Tempera.ure range
Relative humidity

-30°Cto66°C(-22°Fto 151°F)
10% to 95%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

46° C (115° F), packaged

Minimmum dew-point temperature

2°C(36° F)

Altitude

9,140 mm (30,000 ft) at 36° C (96° F)

Equipment Specifications

A-23

Toble A-41.

TLZ04 Cassette Tape Drive Description

Weight

Expansion box

Table A-42.

12.7 kg

(28 1b)

Hoight

102 mm

(4 in)

Widith

Depth

219.2 mm

(8.63 in)

285.7 mm

(11.25 in)

TL204 Cassette Tape Drive Specifications

Mode of operation

Streaming and start/stop

Drive interface

SCSI

Media

TLZ04-CA cassette tape

Bit density

114 Mbits per square inch

Transfer rate

156 Kbytes/sec

Track format

Digital Data Storage (DDS)

Cassette capacity

1.2 Gbytes

Power requirements

100 to 120V, 1.6 amps
200 to 240V, 1.0 amps

Power consumption

230 watts

Table A-43.

T ‘

TLI04 Cassetite Tape Drive Operating Conditions

Temperature range!

10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F)

Relative humidity

20% to 80%, noncondensing

Altitude

0 km to 4.6 km (0 to 15,000 ft)

1Reduce maximum temperature by 1.8° C (3.24° F) for each 1,000-meter (3333.33 ft) increase in

altitude.

Table A-44.

TiLZ04 Cassetie Tape Drive Nonoperating Conditions

Temperature range

-45°Ct045°C49°

Relative humidity

5% to 95%, noncondensing

Altitude

0 km to 15.2 km (0 to 50,000 ft)

A-24

Equipment Specifications

Fto 113° F)

Table A-45.

RRDLS Compact Disc Drive Description (Tabletop)

Expansion box

Table A-46.

Weight

Height

Widih

Depth

4.0 kg

76.2 mm

231.7 mm

279.4 mm

(8.8 1b)

(3 in.)

(9.125in.)

(1lin.)

RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Specifications (Tablefop)

Capacity per disc

635 Mbytes

Access time

Maximum 1,000 Msec, including latency
average 500 Msec

Average latency

155 Msec at outer track

60 Msec at inner track

Average transfer rate

175.2 Kbytes/sec

Initialization startup time

Less than 6 sec

Heat dissipation

14 watts (typical)

Tabie A-47.

RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Operating Conditions (Tabletop)

Temperature range!

10° C to 50° C (50° F to 122° F)

Relative humidity

10% to 80%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

28° C (82° F)

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36°F)

Altitude

3400 m (11,150 ft) at 36° C (96° F)

1Reduce maximum temperature by 1.8° C (3.24° F) for each 1,000-meter (3333.33 ft) increase in

altitude.

Table A-4¢

RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Nonoperating Condiltions (Tabletop)

Temperature range

4° C t0 70° C (40° F to 158° F)

Relative humidity

5% to 95%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

46° C (115° F), packaged

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36°F)

Altitude

13,600 m (44,600 ft) at 3€° C (96° F)

Equipment Specifications

A-2%

Table A-49.

RZ23 SCSI Hord Disk Drive Description

Internal drive

Table A-50.

Weight

Height

Wicth

Depth

0.826 kg

41.28 mm

101.6 mm

146 mm

(1.82 1Ib)

(1625 in.)

(4.00 in.)

(5.75 in.)

RZ23 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Specifications (formatied)

Capacity

104 Mbytes

- Per surface

13 Mbytes

- Per track

16,896 bytes

- Per block

512 bytes

Blocks

33 per track

204,864 per drive

Spare block

1 per track
6208 per drive

Transfer rate

1.25 Mbytes/sec to/fromn media
1.25 Mbytes/sec to/from buffer

Seek time

<= 8§ Msec track-to-track
<= 25 Msec average
<= 45 Msec average

Average latency

8.4 Msec

Rotational speed

3,575 RPM +/- 0.1%

Start time

20 sec maximum

Stop time

20 sec maximum

Interleave

1:1

Table A-51.

RZ23 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Condltions

Temperature range

10° C to 60° C (50° F to 140° F)

Relative humidity

8% to 80%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

26° C (78° F)

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36°F)

Altitude

3,050 m (10,000 ft) at 36° C (96° F)

A-26

Equipment Specifications

Table A-52.

RZ23 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Nonoperating Conditions

. Temperature range
Relative humidity

- 40° C to 66° C (- 40° F to 151° F) per hour
8% to 95%, packaged

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

46° C (115° F), packaged

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36° F)

Altitude

- 305 m to 12,200 m (- 1,000 ft to 40,000 ft) at
36° C (96° F)

Equipment Specifications

A-27

Table A-53.

R223L SCSI Hord Disk Dilve Dascription

Internal drive

Toble A-54.

Weight

Height

Width

Depth

0.544 kg

25.64 mm

102.56 mm

147.44 mm

(1.2 1b)

(1.0 in)

(4.00 in.)

(5.75 in.)

RZ23L SCSI Hard Disk Drive Specifications (formatted)

Capacity

121.65 Mbytes

- Per surface

30.41 Mbytes

- Per track

19,968 bytes

- Per block

512 bytes

Blocks

39 user plus 1 spare per track

Spare tracks

Spare blocks

6,092 per drive

Transfer rate

1.25 Mbytes/sec to/from media

Seek time

8 Msec track-to-track
19 Msec average
<= 35 Msec average

Average latency

8.8 Msec

Rotationa! speed

3,409 RPM + 0.56%

Start time

20 sec maximum

Stop time

20 sec maximum

Interleave

1:1

237,588 per drive

Table A-55.

RZ23L SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions

Temperature range

10° C to 55° C (50° F to 128° F)

Relative humidity

8% to 80%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

26°C(78° F)

Altitude

-305 m to 4,575 m (-1000 ft to 15,000 ft) at

A-28

Equipment Specifications

36° C (96° F)

Table A-86.

RZ23L SCSI Hard Disk Drive Nonoperating Condilions

. Temperature range
Relative humidity

- 40° C to 66° C (- 40° F to 151° F) per hour
8% to 95%, packaged

Maxzimum wet-bulb temperature

48° C (115° F), packaged

Altitude

- 305 m to 12,200 m (- 1,000 ft to 40,000 ft) at
36° C (96° F)

Equipment Specifications

A~29

Table A-57.

RZ24 SCS| Hard Disk Drive Description

Internal drive

Taoble A-58.

Weight

Height

Width

Depth

718 kg
(1.7 1b)

81.6 mm
(1.63 in)

102 mm
(4.0 in)

293.25 mm
(5.75 in)

RZ24 SCS| Hard Disk Drive Specifications

Capacity

209.7 Mbytes

— Per surface

26.2 Mbytes

— Per track

19,456

— Per block

512 bytes

Blocks

38 plus 1 spare per track
409.802 per drive

Spare blocks

Spare tracks

Transfer rate to/from media

1.05 Mbytes/sec

Bus asynchronous mode

3.0 Mbytes/sec

Bus synchronous mode

4.0 Mbytes/sec

Seek time

5 Msec track-to-track
16 Msec average
35 Msec maximum

Average latency

8.3 Msec

Rotational speed

3,497 +/- 0.5% RPM

Start time

20 sec maximum

Stop time

20 sec maximum

Interleave

1:1

Heat dissipation

6.6 watts seeking

Recording density at ID

31,800 bpi

Truck density

1,700 tpi

Tracks/surface (formatted)

1,368

R/W heads

A-30

Equipment Specifications

Table A-59.

RZ24 SCS| Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions

Temperature range!

10° C to 55° C (50° F to 131° F)

Relative humidity

8% to 80%

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

256°C(78° F)

Minimum dew-point temperature

2°C(36°F)

Altitude

- 304 to 4,600 m (- 1,000 ft to 15,000 ft) at
36° C (96° F)

1Reduce maximum temperature by 1.8° C (3.24° F) for each 1,000-meter increase in altitude.

Table A-60.

R224 SCS! Hord Disk Drive Nonoperating Conditions

Temperature range

~40°Ct066°C(-40°Fto 161° F)

Relative humidity

20% to 95%, packaged (noncondensing)

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

46° C (115° F), packaged (noncondensing)

*unmum dew-pi at temperature

2°C(36°F)

Altitude

- 304 to 12,300 m (- 1,000 ft to 40,000 ft) at
36° C (96° F)

Equipment Specificaiions

A=-31

Table A-61.

RX23 Floppy Disk Drive Description

Internal drive

Table A-62.

Welght

Height

Width

Depth

0.480 kg

30. mm

101.6 mm

150 mm

(1.06 1b)

(1.18 in.)

(4.0 in)

(6.91 in)

RX23 Floppy Disk Drive Specifications (formatted)

Capacity
- Per drive

737 Kbytes (double)
1,474 Kbytes (high)

- Per surface

368 Kbytes (double)
737 Kbytes (high)

- Per track

4.61 Kbytes (double)

9.22 Kbytes (high)
- Per block

512 bytes

Blocks

9 (double) per track
18 (high) per track

1,440 (double) per drive
2,880 (high) per drive

Transfer rate

250 Kbytes/sec (double) to/from media
500 Kbytes/sec (high) to/from media

Seek time

<= 3 Msec minimum, track-to-track
<= 94 Msec average

Average latency

100 Msec

Rotational speed

300 rpm

Start time

700 Msec maximum

Operating power

3.0 watts

Standby power

0.3 watts

Voltage

5.0 Vdc¢/12.0 Vde

A-32

Equipment Specifications

Toble A-63.

RX23 Floppy Disk Drive Operaling Conditions

. Temperature range

5° Cto 50° C (40° F t0 122° F)

Relative humidity

8% to 80%, noncondensing

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

25.6° C (78° F)

Altitude

- 304 to 3,060 m (- 1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)

Table A-64.

RXZ3 Flioppy Disk Drive Nonoperating Conditions

Temperature

-40°Cto66°C(-40°F to 151° F)

Relative humidity

5% to 95%, packaged

Maximum wet-bulb temperature

46° C (115° F), packaged

Altitude

- 304 to 12,300 m (- 1,000 ft to 40,000 ft) at

36°C(96° F)

Equipment Specifications

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Part Numbers

Table B-1.

Basic Components

Hem

Order Number

15-inch monochrome monitor, 120 volts

VR150-AA

15-inch monochrome monitor, 240 volts

VR150-A3

15-inch color monitor, 120 volts

VR160-DA

. 15-inck color monitor, 240 volts, Northern Hemisphere
15-inch color monitor, 240 volts, Southern Hemisphere

VR160-D3

VR160-D4

19-inch monochrome monitor, 120 volts

VR262-AA

19-inch menochrome monitor, 240 velts

VR262-A3

16-inch color monitor, 120 volts

VR297-DA

16-inch color monitor, 240 volts, Northern Hemisphere

VR297-D3

16-inch color monitor, 240 volis, Southern Hemisphere

VR297-D4

19-inch color monitor, 120 volts

VR299-DA

19-inch color monitor, 240 volts, Northern Hemisphere

VR299-D&

19-inch color monitor, 240 volts, Southern Hemisphere

VR299-D4

External disk drive, 332 Mhytes, 120 volts

RZ55-FA

External disk drive, 332 Mbytes, 240 volts

RZ55-F3

Optical compact disc drive, 600 Mbytes, 120 volts

RRD40-FA

Optical compact disc drive, 600 Mbytes, 240 volts

RRD40-F3

Internal disk drive, 104 Mbytes

RZ23-FF
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Part Numbers

B-1

Tabie B-1 (Cont.).

Basic Components

Bem

Order Number

Internal disk drive, 121 Mbytes

RZ23L-FF

Internal disk drive, 209 Mbytes

RZ24-FF

Internal floppy disk drive, (floppy panel)

RX23-EH

Memory expansion

MS01-AA

Monochrome video SIM module

VFBO01

Color video SIM module

VFB02

Tape drive, 95 Mbytes, 120 voits

TK50Z-GA

Tape drive, 95 Mbytes, 240 volts

TK50Z-G3

Tape drive, 2.2 Gbytes, 120 volts

TKZ08-AA

Tape drive, 2.2 Gbytes, 240 volts

TKZ08-A3

Cassette tape drive, 1.2 Gbytes, 120 volts

TLZ04-DA

Mouse

VSXXX-AA

Table B-2.

BA42 Storage Expansion Box Configuration
Order Number

Exponasion Box Configuration

120 Voit

240 voit

Single RZ55

SZ12A-XA

SZ12A-XB

Double RZ55

SZ12A-AA

SZ12A-AB

Single RZ56

SZ12B-XA

SZ12B-XB

Double RZ56

SZ12B-BA

SZ12B-BB

Single RZ57

SZ12C-XA

SZ12C-XB

Double RZ57

SZ12C-CA

SZ12C-CB

Single RZ55, single RX23

SZ12A-LA

SZ12A-LB

Single RZ55, single RX33

SZ12A-MA

SZ12A-MB

Single RZ55, single TZ30

SZ12A-HA

SZ12A-HB

Single RZ55, single TZK10

SZ12A-EA

SZ12A-EB

Single RZ56, single TZ30

SZ12B-HA

SZ12B-HB

Single RZ56, single TZK10

SZ12B-EA

SZ12B-EB

Single RZ57, single TZK10

SZ12C-EA

SZ12C-EB

Single RX23

SZ12X-LA

SZ12X-LB

Single RX33

SZ12X-MA

SZ12X-MB

Single TZ30

SZ12X-HA

SZ12X-HB

Single TZK10

SZ12X-EA

SZ12X-EB

Part Numbers

B-3

fable B-3.

Cords, Cables, and Conneclors

Hom

Part Number

Order Number

Expansion box power cord

17-00606-10

—

Monitor-systam unit cable (US)

17-00442-26

—

Power supply to internal disks cable

17-02225-01

—

SCSI cover

74-38189-01

—

SCSI 68-pin terminator

12-29635-01

—

SCSI internal cable (DECstation 2100/3100 only)

17-02358-01

—

SCSI internal cable (DECstation 31008 only)

17-02358-02

—

Serial line cable

—

BC16E-10

System umt powes cord (U.S.)

17-00606-10

—

ThickWire cable

—_

BNEA4C-02

ThickWire loopback connector

12-22196-01

—

ThinWire T-connector

12-25534-01

H8223

ThinWire terminator

12-25535-01

H8225

ThinWire cable (12 ft)

17-01241-09

BC16M-12

ThinWire LAN assembly kit

22-00112-01

BC16T-12

Video cable, monochrome

17-01993-01

BC23K-03

Video cable, color

17-01992-01

BC23J-03

68-pin to 50-pin system unit-expansion box SCSI

17-02008-01

BC56H-03

18-inch 50-pin to 50-pin SCSI cable

17-01351-04

BC19J-1E

36-inch 50-pin to 50-pin SCSI cable

17-01351-01

BC19J-03

50-pin SCSI terminator for expansion box

12-30552-01

—

25-pin (F) to 6-pin (F) MMJ adapter

12-23599-01

HB571-A

—

H8571-F

cable

8-4

Part Numbers

Rev. BO1

Table B-4.

. Hem

Sofiware Documentciion

Order Number

ULTRVX Media and Doc-TKB0

QA-VV1AA-H5

Technical Summary for RISC Processors

AA-MM35A-TE

Documentation Overview for RISC Processors

AA-MMO5SA-TE

Start-up Instruciions for Factory-Installed Software on
DECstations 2100/3100

EK-INFIS-IS

Guide to SCAMP for Workstations

EK-SCAMP-UG

Part Numbers

Table B-5.

Hardwore Documentation

Order Nun.oer

DECstation 2100/3100 User Documentation Kit

EK-308AB-DK

DECstation 2100/3100 Maintenance Guide

EK-291AB-MG

DECstation 2100/3100 Hardware Installation Guide

EK-290AB-IN

DECstation 2100/3100 Operator’s Guide

EK-302AB-0OG

Components and Add-Ons
The RZ22 /23 Disk Drive Service Manual

EK-RZ223-SV

The RX23 Diskette Drive Subsystem Service Manual

EK-RX23D-SV

The RZ55 Disk Drive Service Manual

EK-RZ55D-SV

The RZ56 Disk Drive Subsystem Service Manual

EK-RZ56D-SV

The RZ57 Disk Drive Subsystem Service Manual

EK-RZ57D-SV

The TZK10 Cartridge Tape Drive Owner’s Guide

EK-TZK10-0G

Installing and Using the LNO3

FX-0LN03-UG

LN03 PLUS User Guide

EK-LNO03S-UG

ScriptPrinter Ir.stallation Guide

EK-LNO3R-UG

ScriptPrinter Operator Guide

EK-LNO3R-0G

LA100 Letterwriter User Documentation Kit

EK-LW100-UG

Installing and Using the LA75 Companion Printer

EK-OLA75-UG

Installing and Using the LJ250/252 Companion Color
Printer

EK-LJ2590-DK

TK50Z Tape Drive Subsystem Owner’s Manual

EK-LEP05-OM

TK50Z User’s Guide

EK-OTK50-UG

TLZ04 Cassette Tape Drive Owner’s Manual

EK-TLZ04-OM

BA42 Storage Expansion Box Installation Guide

EK-BA42A-IN

Part Numbers

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Console Commands

Your workstation functions in two modes: program I/O mode
and consele I/O mode. Program I/0 mode is the normal
operating mode in which you interact with your terminal.
Console I/O mode allows low-level communication between the
user and DECstation 2100/3100 hardware. You can use it for
such operations as booting the operating system, setting up
automatic booting, setting baud rates, and examining memory.

On power up, your workstation automatically enters console
mode after the self-test completes, unless you have programmed
automatic boot-strapping. You can also invoke the console
program by halting the operating system.

Console Commands

C-1

The console program displays the prompt >> when it is ready
to accept commands. Observe the following rules when typing
console commands:

C-2

All commands typed at console level are case sensitive. The
workstation does not recognize uppercase and lowercase
letters as the same input.

Command execution begins when you press the Return key.

Enter numeric values as follows:
-

Enter decimal values as a string of decimal digits with
no leading zeros (for example, 123).

Enter octal value: as a string of octal digits with a
leading zero (for example, 0177).

Enter hexadecimal values as a string of hexadecimal
digits preceded by Ox (for example, 0x3fY).

Enter binary values as a string of binary digits
preceded by Ob (for example, 0b1001).

When reading or writing to memory, you have a choice of
data sizes: byte, halfword, or word. Because a word is 4
bytes, successive addresses, when referenced by a word,
are successive multiples of 4. For example, the address
following 0x80000004 is 0x80000008. An error will occur if
you try to specify an address that is not on a boundary for
the data size you are using.

The following key combinations have an immediate effect in
console mode:
-

Ctrl-S stops output to the screen.

Ctrl-Q resumes output to the screen.

Ctrl-C aborts execution of a command.

Ctrl-U erases a partially typed command line.

Console Cornmands

- Conventions Used in This Appendix
Letters in roman type are to be typed exactly as they
appear.

Letters in italics represent arguments for which you supply
values. (Note that your help and menu creens display
these arguments in all capital letters.)

Arguments enclosed in square brackets ([ ]) are optional.
Ellipses (...) follow an argument that can be repeated.
A vertical bar ( | ) separates choices. You can think of it as
a symbol meaning or.
Parentheses are used as in algebraic expressions. For
example,

<blithlw)
means enter -b or -h or -w.

Console Commands

C-3

Gefting Help

You can get help with console command syntax in several ways: ‘
e

You can type the word help or a question mark (?) to
display a menu of all console commands.

You can enter the name of the command for which you want
help as an argument to help or ?.
For example, entering ? e at the console prompt (>>)
displays the syntax for the examine (e) command:
e

[-(bihiw)]

ADDR

If you type an incorrect command line, you get a help
screen.

For example, the e command requires an addr argument.
Typing e -b at the console prompt (>>) without entering an
address causes the scrc-n to display the correct syntax for
the command:

e [-(blhiw)] ADDR
>>

C-4

Console Commands

‘

Console Commands
Table C-1 lists the console commands.
Table C-1.

Console Commonds

Command

Deicriplion

auto

Starts automatic bootstrapping.

boot

Boots the operating system.

ctrs
d

Displays network counters.
Deposits data at a given address.

disable

Disables a device.

dump

Dumps memory to the screen.

Examines memory.

enable

Enables a device.

fill

Deporits data in an address range.

Resumes execution of the program in memory.

help

Displays the syntax of console commands.

Displays the syntax of console commands

init

Reinitializes memory.

passwd

Sets and clears the system password.

printenv

Displays console environment variables.

setenv

Sets console environment variables.

test

Runs tests or displays the system configuration.

unsetenv

Unsets console environment variables.

In addition to the commands described in Table C-1, two other
commands—cat and warm—also show on the help menu. These
commands are not supported at this time.

Commands, such as the scsi and t commands, that do not
appear on the help menu are documented in the DECstation
2100/3100 Maintenance Guide.

Console Commands

C-8

The auto Command

auto

This command starts the automatic bootstrapping sequence

that puts the workstation into multiuser mode (the normal

time-sharing environment).

T ae workstation boots according to the bootpath variable stored
in the environment variables table.
Execution is delayed for 5 seconds after you press Return.
To abort the auto command, you can type Ctrl-C during this
5-second delay.

The boot Command
boot [-f filej [-n] [arg...]

This command loads the file that contains the operating system.
o

The optional -f flag followed by the file parameter specifies
the file vou want to use during a boot procedure. If you

do not specify the -f flag and a file, the file specified by the .
environment variable bootpath is loaded.

The file parameter has the format

dev([controller),unit-number} [,partition-number)lfilename)

C-6

dev indicates the device from which you are booting
the operating system. Typical devices are rz for a hard
disk, tz for a tape, and mop for a network. Typing mop
nullifies the other arguments in the list, so that file
takes the form mop().

controller indicates the ID number of the default
controller. On the DECstation 2100/3100 workstation,
this number is always 0.

Console Commands

unit-numbe; indicates the unit number of the device
from which you are booting the operating system. To

display a list of devices and their unit numbers, enter
test -c at the console prompt (>>).

partition-number indicates the number (or other
designator) of the partition from which you are booting
the operating system. When booting from a tape, this
number is not used because the boot file must be the
first thing on the tape When booting from a disk, this
number depends on how you partitioned the disk when
you installed your operating system software. Refer
to your software installation manual if you need a
reminder about disk partition indicators.

file name indicates the name of the operating system
file.

The optional -n flag causes the specified file to be loaded
but not executed.

The optional arg parameter contains any information to be
passed to the booted image.

Examples:
>> boot

~-f rz(0,0,0)vmunix

This command boots the file vmunix, located in the A partition
of the first hard disk (unit number 0), using controller, 0.
>> boot

~f rz(0,4,c)vmunix

This command boots the file vmunix from the optical compact
disc drive, which is unit 4 in this example.
>> boot

-£ tz(0,5)

This command boots from the tape, which is unit 5 in this case.

Console Commands

C-7

The chis Command
Fe

Cirs

This command displays all the network counters.
A typical display looks like this:
zeroed

multicast

:
:

multicast frames received
frames sent deferred
o
frames sent, single collision

OO O

OO0

since

OO0

seconds

:
:

Note:

C-8

:
:

O OO0

15905

bytes
bytes

received
sent

frames
frames

frames

received
sent
bytes

sent,

)

received

multiple

collision

send
send

failures
failure bitmap
receive failures
receive

failure

bitmap

unrecognized destinations
data overruns

unavailable

system buffers
user buffers

The counter values will not be zero after an ethernet boot.

Console Commands

The d (deposit) Command

d[-(b | h | w)] addr val

This command deposits a single byte, halfword, or word value
at the specified address.
The first parameter, which is optional, indicates the data size.
If not given, data size defaults to word. If you do not specify a
data size, a word is used.

Use -b to deposit 1 byte of data

Use -h to deposit a halfword (2 bytes) of data

Use -w to deposit a word (4 bytes) of data

The addr parameter indicates the address to which you want
data written. System address space ranges from 0x80000000 to
0xBF000000.
The val parameter contains the data you want deposited at the
given address.
Example:
>>

-w 0x80000000

OxFFFFFFFF

This command deposits the value OxFFFFFFFF, with a data
size of one word, at address 0x80000000.

Console Commecnds

€C-9

The disable Command

disable [dev]
This command disables the connection: to a specified device.
It also removes the device from the list of recognized console
terminals stored in volatile memory.
The optional dev parameter indicates the device you are
disabling. If you do not specify dev, disable displays the list
of currently enabled console devices. The dev parameter has
the format tty (n) | crt(0).
e

tty(n), where n is a serial line, specifies a printer, console,
or communications device.
Specify 2 for a communications connector and 3 for a
printer/console connector.

For example, to disable an alternate console, enter
disable tty(3)

crt(0) specifies the workstation monitor.

The dump Command
dump (bl hlw)][-(oldlulxlcl|B)lrng
This command shows a formatted display of the contents of
memory.

The first parameter, which is opiional, indicates the data size.
If not given, data size defaults to word. If you do not specify a
data size, the system uses a word.

€-10

-b displays memory in bytes.

-h uisplays memory in halfwords.

-w displays memory in words.

Console Commands

The ne
<t parameter, also optional, determines how data is
displayed.

-0 displays memory in octal format.

-d displays memory in decimal format.

-u displays memory in unsigned decimal format.

-Xx displays memory in hexadecimal format.

-c displays memory in ASCII format.

-B displays ;memory in binary format.

If no format argument is given, hexadecimal format is used.

The rng parameter indicates the range of memory you want to
see. You can specify the range in one of two ways:
s

addr#cnt displays the number of addresses specified by cnt,
beginning at addr.

addr:adr displays all values between the specified
addresses.

Examples:
>> dump Ox80000000{0x£f

This command uses hexadecimal format to dump the first 15
words of memaory to the screen.
>> dump -b 0x800000004#0x£

This command uses hexadecimal format to dump the first 15
bytes of memory to the screen. The dump display shows rows of
address contents. The left-most column gives the address of the
first Geld in each row.

Console Commands

C-11

The @ (examine) Command

e[-(b 1 h!w)]addr

‘

This command examines the byte, halfword, or word at the
specified address.

The first parameter, which is optional, indicates the data size.
If not given, data size defaults to word. If you do not specify
the data size, a word is used.
e

-b indicates a single byte.

-h indicates a halfword.

-w indicates a word.

The addr parameter indicates an address in the range
0x80000000 to 0xBF000000.
When you enter the examine command, a display similar to the
following appears:
0x80000005:

Cx41

"A’f

The left-most field echoes the address you entered.

‘

The next three fields dispiay the contents of the address in
decimal, hexadecimal, and ASCII formats, respectively. If the
ASCII character is unprintable, it is displayed as an octal value
preceded by a backslash: for example, '\ 032",
Example:
>> @ 0x80000000

This command examines the vord at address 0x80000000. The
resulting display might look like this:
0x80000000:

C-i2

Console Commands

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The enable Command
enable [dev]

This command enables the connection to a specified device. It
also adds the device to the list of current console devices stored
in volatile memory.

The optional dev parameter indicates the device you are
enabling. If you do not specify dev, enable displays the list
of currently enabled console devices. The dev parameter has
the format tty (n) | crt(0)
e

tty(n), where n is a serial line, specifies a printer, console,
or communications device.

Specify 2 for a communications connector and 3 for a
printer/console connector.
For example, to enable an alternate console, enter enable
tty(8) at the console prompt (>>).
e

crt(0), specifies the workstation monitor.

You can enable more than one device as a console device.

Console Commands

C-13

The fill Command
fill [-o 1 h | w)i-vuvall rng

This command writes a specified value to a range of memory.
If you do not spacify a value, the workstation puts zeros in the
memory range.

The first parameter, which is optional, indicates the data size.
If not given, data size defaults to word.
e

-b indicates bytes.

-b indicates halfwords.

-w indicates words.

The optional parameter -v val specifies the numeric value
to write to memory. If you do not specify a value, all zeros
are written. If the size of val does not match the data size
parameter, val is truncated or expanded as necessary.
The rng parameter indicates the memory range. You can specify
the range in one of two ways:

» addr#cnt fills addresses beginning at addr and continuing
for cnt locations.

addr:addr fills all locations between the two given
addresses.

Example:
>>

£ill

-v

OxfEff£f£fff

O0x80000010:0xB800000£f

This command sets all bits to 1 at addresses 16 to 255.

C-14

Corscle Commands

‘

The go Command

go [pc]
This command transfers control to the indicated entry-point
address.

The optional pc parameter indicates the entry-point address
you want to use.

If you do not specify an entry-point address, the workstation
uses the entry point of the program module that was most
recently loaded. If no program module was previously loaded,
the workstation uses 0 as the entry-point address.
The help Command

help [emd]

This command displays the correct syntax for the console
commands.

The optional cmd parameter indicates the command for which
you want information. If you do not specify cmd, the complete
console menu appears.

The ? Command
? [emd]

This command functions exactly like the help command.

Console Commands

C-15

The init Command
init

This command fully initializes the system.

The effect of the init command is identical to turning the power
on or pressing the reset button, except that the workstation
does not execute its self-test.
The passwd Command
passwd

This command, which is not available on all systems, allows
you to use only the boot and password commands until you
enter the password. A system that requires a password before
you can use al! console commands displays the prompt s> until
you enter the password.
To enter a password, type passwd at the prompt s>. Then
type the password and press Return. Whenever all console
commands are available, the system displays the prompt >>.
To set or change a password,
1.

Type passwd -s at the prompt >> and press Return.

At the prompt pwd:, type the new password and press
Return.

The system then repeats the prompt pwd:. Enter the
password a second time at the prompt pwd:.

Note that passwords must

C-16

Have at least 6 but no more than 32 characters

Use the same uppercase and lowercase letters used when
you first entered the password

Console Commands

‘

If the two password entries match, the entry becomes the new
password. If the two entries do not match, the old password
remains in effect.

To remove a requirement for a password, type passwd -c at the
promp{ >> and press Return.

The printenv Command
printenv [evar...]

This command displays the current value for the specified
environment variable.
The optional evar parameter indicates the variable whose value
you want to see. If you do not specify a variable, the complete
environment variables table appears. A typical display looks
like this:

scsiid0=
systype=0x82011601
bitmap=0xa000fccO
bitmaplen=0xc0
inetaddr=0
osconsole=1

There are three types of variables: volatile (lost when power
resumes), nonvolatile (maintained after power resumes), and
fixed (rebuilt when power is turned on). Table C-2 lists the
default variables.

Console Commands

C-17

Table C-2.

Defauit Environment Variables

Variable

Type

baud2

Nonvolatile

baud3

Nonvolatile

Description

Indicates the baud rate of the communi-

cations connector.

Indicates the baud rate of the printer/console
connector.

bootpath

Nonvolatile

bootmode

Nonvolatile

Indicates the defauit bootpath. The

workstation uses this variable when you
type the auto command.

Determines what programs run when the
workstation is turned on or reset. Use
one of the following codes:

Ths default code; makes the console
program active on the workstation

Boots the operating system using
the bootpath variable

Resets the workstation without
running the self-test

Restarts the workstation
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C-18

Console Commands

Table C-2 (Cont.).

Defoult Environment Varicbies

Variable

Type

console

Nonvelatile

Descriotion

Determines which device is used for the

console when the workstation is started.
Use one of the following values to set this
variable;

Lets the system choose the console
device.

Specifies the workstation monitor,
crt(0), and the keyboard connector,
tty(0).

Specifies the communications
connector, tty(2).

kbd

Nonvolatile

Specifies the printer/console
connector, tty(3).

Specifies the workstation monitor,
crt(0); the keyboard connector, tty(0);
and the printer/console connector,

Contains the keyboard code. A total of 16
different keyboard codes are supported.
Valid values are 1 to 16.

scsiid0

Nonvolatile

Contains the SCSI ID of the processor.
Valid values are 0 to 7. Values other
than the default (6) are needed only for
unusual SCSI bus configurations.
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Console Commands

C-19

Tabile C-2 (Cont.).

Defoult Environment Variobles

Varigble

Type

Descriplion

systype

Fixed

A value taken from the hardware register
in the central processing unit. Do not
change this variable.

bitmap

Fixed

Indicates the address of the memory
bitmap. The bitmap keeps track of
good and bad memory pages. Each
bit corresponds to one page in memory; 1

indicates the page is good, and 0 indicates
the page is bad. Do not change this

variable.

C-20

bitmaplen

Fixed

Indicates the length of tlie memory
bitmap. Do not change this variable.

inetaddr

Volatile

Indicates the workstation’s internet

osconsole

Volatile

Console Commands

address. This variable is used by the
Ethernet driver.
Set by the system power up to indicate
which device the workstation selected
as the console. Values have the same
meaning as for the console variable. The
osconsole and console variables have the
same value except when console is 0 or
set to a value the system cannot use.

The sefenv Commaond
setenv evar sir

This command assigns new values to the specified environment
variable. Refer to the discussion of the printenv command for a
description of each variable.
a

The evar parameter indicates the variable you want to set.

The str parameter indicates the value you want to specify.

You can also add your own environment variables. These
variables are stored in volatile memory. The environment
variables table can contain up to 16 variables, for a total of 256
characters.
The test Command
test arg

This command allows you to run the self-test or display the
current configuration table.
The arg parameter has the following format:

-(a/c)
e

Specify -a runs the self-test. This self-test is similar to the
power-up self-test.

Specify -c displays the configuration table. The configuration table provides such information as how much memory
is installed, whether a monochrome or color video SIM
module is part of your workstation, and what kind of disk
or tape storage device is connected to your system.

Console Commands

C-21

The following is a typical configuration table:
MEM:

lo6Mbytes

VIDEO:

MONO

ETHERgETSSTA ADDR:
SCS1I

08-00-2b-0c-4a-8b

Ul7]

U{6]KNO1--SI1I
U[5]
Ul4)
U[3]

Ul2]
Uf1]
U{0]

Dev typ
RMB

vrs

Format

Add len
Vndr

PID
Frivl

0x0
1

CCs

DEC

RZ23
0618

(C)

DEC

The unsetenv Command

This command removes the specified variable from the
environment variables table.
unsetenv evar

The evar parameter indicates the variable you are removing.
Refer to Table C-2 earlier in this appendix for a description of
each variable.
The unsetenv command does not affect the environment
variables stored in nonvolatile memory. These variables are
reset at the next reset or power cycle.

C-22

Console Commands

mmmmmxxnmmmxxxxmxx
xxxxnmx
WWWWWYX}G{XX}{XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXX

mxxmxxxxmcxxxxxxmxxmrxm{

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

| interpreting the Self-Test
This appendix tells you how to interpret power-up self-test
codes disriayed on the monitor screen and in the LED status
display on the back of the system unit.

Using the Power-Up Seli-Test

There are two ways to interpret self-test results when a test
fails:

You can use the test codes displayed on the monitor.

You can use the LED cedes that appear on the LED status
display on the back of the system unit.

Use the LED display when you cannot use the monitor to
read the test codes.

interpreting the Self-Test

D-1

interpreting Monitor Self-Test Codes

If a subtest fails and the results are displayed on your screen, ‘

the number of the subtest that failed is the last number
displayed.

Use Table D-1 to determine where the error occurred and what
action to take.

Table D-1.

Monitor Self-Test Display Codes

Test Code

Component Tesled

Action 10 Take if Sublest Fails

Video single in-line
memory (video SIM)
module

Contact your Digital service
representative.

VDAC and PCC

Contact your Digital service

DZ serial line

Contact your Digital service

System module

Foliow the SCSI troubleshooting
procedures described in Chapter 7 of
this guide.

Keyboard and mouse

Follow the keyboard and mouse
troubieshooting procedures described
in Chapter 7 of this guide.

Network interface
(LANCE)

Follow the Ethernet troubleshooting
procedures described in Chapter 7 of
this guide.

Disk and SCSI bus

Contact your Digital service

Indicates the end of

None; the system test has succeeded.

0-2

peripherals
the test

Interpreting the Seif-Test

representative.

_ Inferpreting LED Self-Test Codes
If a subtest fails, the red lights glow on the LED status display
on the back of the sysiem unit. The configuration of the lights
indicates the subtest that failed.
To interpret self-test results without using a monitor, use
Table D-2 to determine where the error occurred and what
action to take. The binary codes in the LED display column
reflect the red status LED display as viewed from the back of
the system unit.
Tabie D-2.

LED Sel-Test Display Codes

LED Dispiay

(1 =lEDon,

Hexadecimal

Component

Tested

Action fo Take i Sublest Falls

0111 1111

System
module

Contact your Digital service
representative.

1011 1111

Disk

Follow the SCSI troubleshooting
procedures described in
Chapter 7 of this guide.

1101 1111

Keyboard

Follow the keyboard trouble-

1110 1111

Memory

Contact your Digital service

1111 0111

Mouse

Follow the mouse troubleshooting procedures described in
Chapter 7 of this guide.

1111 1111

LEDs set at

Contact your Digital service

power up or

representative.

0=LED off)

Code

shooting procedures described in
Chapter 7 of this guide.
representative.

reset

Interpreting the Self-Test

D-3