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AlphaServer 4000
PCI Upgrade Manual

Order Number:

EK–4000A–UI. B01

Use this manual as a quick reference to upgrade a DIGITAL
AlphaServer 4000 system drawer (BA30B) from 8 to 16 PCI slots
using the H7150 upgrade kit.

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

First Printing, June 1997
Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the
manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor
do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or
sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be
construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation.
Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
this document.
The software, if any, described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used
or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed for
the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment
Corporation or its affiliated companies.
Copyright  1997 by Digital Equipment Corporation. All rights reserved.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: AlphaGeneration,
AlphaServer, OpenVMS, StorageWorks, VAX, the AlphaGeneration logo, and the DIGITAL
logo.
The following are third-party trademarks: Lifestyle 28.8 DATA/FAX Modem is a trademark
of Motorola, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries, licensed
exclusively through X/Open Company Ltd. U.S. Robotics and Sportster are registered
trademarks of U.S. Robotics. Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft, Inc. All other
trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
FCC Notice: The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and may emit radio
frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable 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 are required to correct the interference.
Shielded Cables: If shielded cables have been supplied or specified, they must be used on the
system in order to maintain international regulatory compliance.
Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei
Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für
entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Avertissement! Cet appareil est un appareil de Classe A. Dans un environnement résidentiel,
cet appareil peut provoquer des brouillages radioélectriques. Dans ce cas, il peut être demandé
à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures appropriées.

Contents

Preface

...................................................................................................... v

Procedure
Overview.................................................................................................................. 1
Upgrade Kit Contents ............................................................................................... 1
Tools Required ......................................................................................................... 1
Expose the System Drawer in the Pedestal................................................................ 2
Expose the System Drawer in the H9A10–EB/EC Cabinet ....................................... 4
Expose the System Drawer in the H9A10–EL/EM Cabinet....................................... 6
Remove Covers ........................................................................................................ 8
Remove the RFI Shield........................................................................................... 10
Insert the Bridge Module ........................................................................................ 12
Install the PCI Motherboard.................................................................................... 14
Install the Power Supply ......................................................................................... 16
Install PCI Cards .................................................................................................... 18
Verify the Installation — DIGITAL UNIX and OpenVMS Systems ....................... 20
Verify the Installation — Windows NT Systems..................................................... 22

Index
Examples
1

Verification — DIGITAL UNIX and OpenVMS Systems ................................ 20

Figures
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Second PCI Location ........................................................................................ vi
Pedestal Door and Cover Removal..................................................................... 2
Pedestal Tray Removal ...................................................................................... 3
Exposing the System Drawer in the H9A10–EB/EC Cabinet ............................. 4
Exposing the System Drawer in the H9A10–EL/EM Cabinet............................. 6
System Drawer Covers....................................................................................... 8
RFI Shield Removal ........................................................................................ 10
Bridge Module Installation .............................................................................. 12

iii

9
10
12
13
14
15
16

PCI Motherboard Installation........................................................................... 14
PCI Motherboard Power Connectors ................................................................ 15
Power System Cabling..................................................................................... 16
Power Supply Locations .................................................................................. 17
PCI Motherboard Showing Slots ...................................................................... 18
PCI Card Installation ....................................................................................... 19
Verification — Windows NT Systems ............................................................. 22

Tables
1

DIGITAL AlphaServer 4000 Documentation ..................................................... v

Preface

Intended Audience
This manual is for DIGITAL service engineers.

Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into small
sections for efficient online and printed reference. Each topic begins with an
abstract. You can quickly gain a comprehensive overview by reading only the
abstracts. Next is an illustration or example, which also provides quick reference.
Last in the structure are descriptive text and syntax definitions.

Documentation Titles
Table 1 lists the books in the DIGITAL AlphaServer 4000 documentation set.

Table 1 DIGITAL AlphaServer 4000 Documentation
Title

Order Number

User and Configuration Documentation Kit

QZ–00VAB–GZ

System Drawer User’s Guide

EK–4000A–UG

Configuration and Installation Guide

EK–4100A–CG

Service Information
Service Manual (hard copy)

EK–4100A–SV

Service Manual (diskette)

AK–QXBJA–CA

System Drawer Upgrades

EK–4041A–UI

PCI Upgrade Manual

EK–4000A–UI

Table 1 DIGITAL AlphaServer 4000 Documentation (Continued)
Title

Order Number

Reference Information
KN30n CPU Installation Card

EK–KN300–IN

MS3n0 Memory Installation Card

EK–MS300–IN

H7291 Power Supply Installation Card

EK–H7291–IN

ServerWORKS Manager Administrator User’s Guide

ER–4QXAA–UA

NOTE: Upgrading a BA30B system drawer from 8 to 16 PCI slots requires the
installation of a PCI motherboard. It is installed in a section of the drawer referred
to throughout this procedure as the second PCI. Its location is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 Second PCI Location

Second PCI

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Procedure

Overview
The upgrade procedure has eight steps:
1.

Expose the system drawer. The procedures are different for pedestal and cabinet
systems.

Remove covers from the system bus, second PCI, and power system sections.

Remove the RFI shield between the system bus and second PCI sections.

Install the system bus to PCI bus bridge module.

Install the PCI motherboard.

Install the power supply.

Install PCI option cards.

Verify the installation.

Upgrade Kit Contents
The H7150 upgrade kit contains these items. Check that all are present.
•

B3040–AB system bus to PCI bus bridge module

•

B3051–AA PCI motherboard

•

H7291–AA power supply

•

99–06557–03 bag of 11 M3x5 screws

Tools Required
•

#1 Phillips screwdriver with an 8-inch shaft

•

#2 Phillips screwdriver

•

Flathead screwdriver

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Expose the System Drawer in the Pedestal
Open and remove the front door, and remove the top cover and the pedestal
tray.

Figure 2 Pedestal Door and Cover Removal

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CAUTION: Wear an antistatic wrist strap when working on this system.
1.

Open the front door of the pedestal and remove it by lifting and pulling it away
from the system (see ➊ in Figure 2).

Remove the top cover from the pedestal: remove the two screws midway up the
side of the pedestal (one on each side), tilt the cover up, and lift it away from the
frame (see ➋).

Remove the tray cover by removing the two screws at the back of the tray
(see ➌ in Figure 3).

Disconnect the cables that connect the control panel (and any optional SCSI
devices) to the bulkhead connector in the rear right corner of the tray.

Remove the screw holding the tray to the bulkhead (see ➎).

Remove the two screws at the front of the tray and slide the tray off the drawer
(see ➏).

Remove the two screws holding the bulkhead plate in place and remove the
plate (see ➐).

Figure 3 Pedestal Tray Removal

3
5

6
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Expose the System Drawer in the H9A10–EB/EC Cabinet
Open both doors, disconnect cables that obstruct movement of the drawer,
remove the shipping brackets, and slide the drawer out from the cabinet.

Figure 4 Exposing the System Drawer in the H9A10–EB/EC
Cabinet

Shipping bracket
on cabinet rails
Lock
mechanism

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CAUTION: Wear an antistatic wrist strap when working on this system.
Slide the drawer out the rear of the cabinet to expose the second PCI and system card
cages. Slide it out the front of the cabinet to expose the power system.
For second PCI and system card cages
1.

Open the front and rear doors of the cabinet.

At the front of the cabinet, unplug the power supplies in the drawer.

At the rear, remove the two Phillips screws holding the shipping bracket on the
mounting rail at the right (see Figure 4).

Using a flathead screwdriver, disengage the lock mechanism at the lower left
corner of the drawer (see the inset in Figure 4). Slide the drawer out part way
and release the lock mechanism by removing the screwdriver.

Slide the drawer out until it locks.

For power system
1.

Open the front and rear doors of the cabinet.

At the rear of the cabinet, remove any PCI option cables that might interfere
with pulling the drawer forward.

At the front, remove the shipping brackets on the right and left rails that hold the
drawer (see Figure 4).

Slide the drawer out until it locks.

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Expose the System Drawer in the H9A10–EL/EM Cabinet
The system drawer sits on a tray that slides out the front of the cabinet. A
stabilizing bar must be pulled out from the bottom to prevent the cabinet from
tipping over.

Figure 5 Exposing the System Drawer in the H9A10–EL/EM
Cabinet

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WARNING: Only DIGITAL Customer Service representatives or customer
maintenance personnel who are familiar with computer hardware should slide
system drawers out of the cabinet. Personnel should be experienced and trained in
installing computers and related equipment. Before pulling a system drawer out,
make sure the stabilizer bar is fully extended; then adjust the foot at the end of the
bar so it touches the floor.
Wear an antistatic wrist strap when working on this system.
1.

Open the front door of the cabinet.

Pull out the stabilizer bar at the bottom of the cabinet until it stops. See ➋ in
Figure 5.

Extend the leveler foot at the end of the stabilizer bar to the floor. See ➌.

Unplug the drawer’s power supplies.

Pull the drawer out until it locks.

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Remove Covers
The system drawer has covers on the system bus, PCI, and power sections.
Remove a cover by removing the screws and sliding the cover from the system
drawer.

Figure 6 System Drawer Covers

Second
PCI card
cage cover
System card
cage cover

Power system
cover

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Each of the covers shown in Figure 6 is attached to the system drawer by M5 screws.
The locations of these screws are shown in the illustration. Detach any of the covers
by removing the screws and sliding the cover in the direction shown.
NOTE: Each cover has an interlock switch. Before you power the system back up,
check that all covers are in place. The system will power up only when all interlock
switches are engaged.

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Remove the RFI Shield
Remove the covers from the second PCI and system sections. Remove the two
screws from the PCI side and remove the RFI shield from the system bus side.
You might need to remove some modules on the system bus side to reach the
RFI shield.

Figure 7 RFI Shield Removal

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The RFI shield is in the sheet metal partition between the second PCI card cage
section and the system card cage section.
1.

Remove the covers from the second PCI and system card cage sections of the
system drawer (see page 8).

You might need to remove some modules from the system card cage section to
reach the RFI shield. If necessary, follow these instructions:
a.

CPU module: Pull up on both module handle levers at the same time and
slide the module straight up and out of the card cage. Place the module on
an antistatic mat or in an antistatic bag.

Memory module: Loosen the flathead captive screw attached to the top
brace of the module and slide the module straight up and out of the card
cage. Place the module on an antistatic mat or in an antistatic bag.

NOTE: Do not replace these modules until the bridge module is in place.
3.

From the second PCI card cage section, remove the two screws that hold the RFI
shield in place (see ➌ in Figure 7).

From the system card cage section, remove the RFI shield (see ➍).

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Insert the Bridge Module
Insert the bridge module into the connector on the system motherboard, and
attach it to the partition. Replace any CPU and memory modules you might
have removed.

Figure 8 Bridge Module Installation
System Motherboard
Bridge module slot
(second PCI)

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Slide the bridge module into the connector on the system motherboard (see
Figure 8). Attach the bridge module to the sheet metal partition with two M3x5
screws.

If you removed any modules to reach the RFI shield, replace them:
a.

CPU module: Slide the module into the connector and push down on both
module handle levers at the same time.

Memory module: Slide the module into the connector and secure the captive
flathead screw.

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Install the PCI Motherboard
Attach the connector on the PCI motherboard to the connector on the bridge
module. Secure the PCI motherboard to the partition with nine screws. Attach
the power connectors.

Figure 9 PCI Motherboard Installation

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1.
2.

Attach the connector on the back of the PCI motherboard to the connector on the
bridge module through the opening in the sheet metal partition.
Attach the nine M3x5 screws that hold the PCI motherboard to the partition (see

➋ in Figure 9). To reach the screws at the bottom of the board, thread your
screwdriver through the holes in the sheet metal (see the inset in Figure 9).

Attach the 3.3V (P22) and 5V (P12 and P13) connectors. See Figure 10 for the
location of these receptacles on the PCI motherboard.

Figure 10 PCI Motherboard Power Connectors

P22

P12

P13

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Install the Power Supply
Remove the power supply cover and the power supply RFI shield. Insert the
power supply, and attach cables.

Figure 11 Power System Cabling

6
7

2
3

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Remove the cover from the power system section of the system drawer (see page
8).

Remove the two power tray attachment screws. There is one screw on each side
of the system drawer (see ➋ in Figure 11). Tilt the power tray forward.

Determine the space in which the power supply will be installed. Power supply 0
is installed first, power supply 2 second, and power supply 1 third (see Figure
12). Remove the RFI cover from that space by removing the four screws at the
front of the power tray (see ➌ in Figure 11).

Insert the power supply in the appropriate space.

Insert the screws at the front of the tray to hold the power supply in place:
a.

If you are installing power supply 2, insert three screws (do not place a
screw in the upper left corner).

If you are installing power supply 1, insert four screws.

Attach the current sharing cable at the rear of the power supply (see ➏ in the
inset in Figure 11).

Attach the other connectors (see ➐).

Figure 12 Power Supply Locations
Power Supply 2
Power Supply 1
Power Supply 0

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Install PCI Cards
Remove the bulkhead filler plate and reserve the screw. Insert the PCI card face
down, and secure it with the reserved screw.

Figure 13 PCI Motherboard Showing Slots

PCI 3 slot 5
PCI 3 slot 4
PCI 3 slot 3
PCI 3 slot 2
PCI 2 slot 5
PCI 2 slot 4
PCI 2 slot 3
PCI 2 slot 2

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WARNING:
To prevent fire, use only modules with current limited outputs.
Refer to National Electrical Code NFPA 70 or Safety of Information Technology
Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment EN 60 950.

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Determine the slot for the PCI card. See Figure 13 for the location of PCI slots
on the second PCI motherboard.

Remove and discard the bulkhead filler plate from the PCI slot. Reserve the
M3x5 screw.

Insert the card face down into the connector as shown in Figure 14.

Connect any cables and secure the module to the card cage with the reserved
M3x5 screw.

Figure 14 PCI Card Installation

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Verify the Installation — DIGITAL UNIX and OpenVMS
Systems
From the SRM console issue the show configuration or show device command.

Example 1 Verification — DIGITAL UNIX and OpenVMS Systems
P00>>> show config
Digital Equipment Corporation
AlphaServer 4000
Console V4.8-4

OpenVMS PALcode V1.19-5, DIGITAL UNIX PALcode V1.21-18

Module
System Motherboard
Memory 128 MB SYNC
CPU (2MB Cache)
CPU is disabled
Bridge (IOD0/IOD1)
PCI Motherboard
Bridge (IOD2/IOD3)
PCI Motherboard

Type
0
0
2
0
600
8
600
0

Bus 0
Slot
1
2
3
5

iod0 (PCI0)
Option Name
PCEB
S3 Trio64/Trio32
DECchip 21040-AA
NCR 53C810

Type
Rev
4828086 0005
88115333 0000
21011
0023
11000
0002

Bus 1
Slot

pceb0 (EISA Bridge connected to iod0, slot 1)
Option Name
Type
Rev
Name

Bus 0
Slot
1

iod1 (PCI1)
Option Name
NCR 53C810

Type
11000

Rev
0002

Name
ncr0

Bus 0
Slot
2

iod2 (PCI2)
Option Name
PCI-PCI Bridge

Type
11011

Rev
0002

Name
pcb0

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Rev
0000
0000
0004
0000
0021
0002
0021
0000

Name
mthrbrd0
mem0
cpu0
cpu1
iod0/iod1
saddle0
iod2/iod3
saddle1

Name
pceb0
vga0
tulip0
ncr1

Example 1 Verification — DIGITAL UNIX and OpenVMS Systems
(Continued)
Bus 2
Slot
0

pcb0 (PCI-PCI Bridge connected to iod2, slot 2)
Option Name
Type
Rev
Name
ISP1020
10201077 0002
isp0

Bus 0 iod3 (PCI3)
Slot
Option Name
Type
Rev
Name
P00>>> show device
polling ncr0 (NCR 53C810) slot 1, bus 0 PCI, hose 1
SCSI Bus ID 7
dka500.5.0.1.1
DKa500
RRD45 1645
polling floppy0 (FLOPPY) PCEB - XBUS hose 0
dva0.0.0.1000.0
DVA0
RX23
polling ncr1 (NCR 53C810) slot 5, bus 0 PCI, hose 0
SCSI Bus ID 7
dkb0.0.0.5.0
DKb0
RZ29B 0014
dkb400.4.0.5.0
DKb400
RZ29B 0014
polling isp0 (ISP1020) slot 0, bus 2 PCI, hose 2
SCSI Bus ID 7
dkc0.0.0.2000.2
DKc0
RZ29B 0007
dkc100.1.0.2000.2 DKc100
RZ29B 0007
dkc200.2.0.2000.2 DKc200
RZ29B 0007
dkc300.3.0.2000.2 DKc300
RZ29B 0007
polling tulip0 (DECchip 21040-AA) slot 3, bus 0 PCI, hose 0
ewa0.0.0.3.0
08-00-2B-E5-C3-21 BNC
P00>>>

Verification — DIGITAL UNIX and OpenVMS Systems
•

Issue the SRM show configuration or show device command to verify that the
new PCI buses (iod2 and iod3) and options are seen (see Example 1).

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Verify the Installation — Windows NT Systems
From the AlphaBIOS console select Display System Configuration and PCI
Configuration.

Figure 15 Verification — Windows NT Systems
Display System Configuration

F1=Help

Systemboard Configuration
Hard Disk Configuration
PCI Configuration
EISA Configuration
SCSI Configuration
MC Bus Configuration
Memory Configuration

Device Name

Device Type

Intel 82375 PCEB
EISA bridge
S3 Trio32/64
VGA
DIGITAL 21140
Ethernet
NCRC810
SCSI
NCRC810
SCSI
DIGITAL KZPSX
SCSI
DIGITAL KZPSX
SCSI
DIGITAL 21050
PCI bridge
QLogic ISP1020/1040 SCSI
DIGITAL KZPSX
SCSI
DIGITAL KZPSX
SCSI
ENTER=Select

Revision

Physical Slot

5
0
32
2
2
0
0
2
2
0
0

PCI0-Embedded
PCI0-2
PCI0-3
PCI0-5
PCI1-Embedded
PCI1-2
PCI1-3
PCI1-4
PCI1-4-Bridged
PCI2-2
PCI2-3

ESC=Exit
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Verification — Windows NT Systems
1.

Start AlphaBIOS Setup, select Display System Configuration, and press
Enter.

Using the arrow keys, select PCI Configuration to verify that the new PCI
buses and options are seen (see Figure 15).

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Index

verifying in DIGITAL UNIX
system, 20
verifying in OpenVMS system,
20
verifying in Windows NT
system, 22

B
Bridge module, 12

C
Cabinet
H9A10–EB/EC, exposing system
drawer, 4
H9A10–EL/EM, exposing system
drawer, 6
Cover removal, pedestal, 2

K
Kit, contents of, 1

Door removal, pedestal, 2

Modules, PCI, 18
Motherboard, PCI, 14
power connectors, 15

Installation
exposing system drawer in
H9A10–EB/EC cabinet,
4
exposing system drawer in
H9A10–EL/EM cabinet,
6
exposing system drawer in
pedestal, 2
inserting bridge module, 12
installing PCI cards, 18
installing PCI motherboard, 14
installing power supply, 16
kit contents, 1
removing RFI shield, 10
removing system drawer covers,
8
tools required, 1

Options, PCI, 18
Overview of upgrade procedure, 1

P
PCI bridge module, 12
PCI bus cover, 8
PCI motherboard, 14
power connectors, 15
PCI options
installing, 18
slot numbers, 18
Pedestal
exposing system drawer, 2
removing cover, 2
removing door, 2
removing tray, 3
Power section cover, 8
Power supply
installing, 16
Index-1

location, 17
Power system cabling, 16

exposing in pedestal, 2
removing covers, 8

RFI shield, 10

Tools required, 1
Tray removal, pedestal, 3

S
Second PCI, defined, vi
System bus cover, 8
System bus to PCI bus bridge module,
12
System drawer
exposing in H9A10–EB/EC
cabinet, 4
exposing in H9A10–EL/EM
cabinet, 6

Index-2

U
Upgrade kit, contents of, 1
Upgrade procedure, overview, 1

V
Verification
DIGITAL UNIX system, 20
OpenVMS system, 20
Windows NT system, 22