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VAX 6000 Series Upgrade Manual

Order Number EK-600EB-UP-002

This manual is for Digital customer service representatives and self-maintenance customers installing upgrades to previously installed VAX 6000 series syastems. The upgrades described here include the addition of processor modules and memory modules {o
all 6000 system:s and the addition of vector processor
modules to VAX 6000—400 systems.

dightal equipment corporation
maynard, massachusefts

Revised, May 1080
Firet Printing, August 1080

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be
construed a8 @ commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation.

Digital Equipment Corporation sssumes no responsibility for any errors that may appesr in
this document.

The software, if any, described in this document is furnished under 3 license and may be used
or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responaibility is assumed
for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment
Corporation or its affiliated companiea.

The following are tradercarks of Digital Equipment Corporation:

DEBNA
DEC
DEC LANcontroller

PDP
ULTRIX

VAXcluster
VAXELN

UNIBUS

DECnet

VAX

DECUS

VAXBI

FCC NOTICE: The equipment descyibed in this manual generates, uses, and may emit
redio frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the
limits for 8 Clags A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 16 of FCC Rules, which

are designed to provide reasonsble protection sgainst such radio frequency interference when
operated in & commercial environment. Operstion of this equipment in a residential area
may cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense may be required to take
reasures to correct the interference.

Contents
Preface

Chapter 1

vii

Upgrade Overview

VAX 6000 SeriesPlatform ...........................

1-2

1.2

Upgrading WithinaModel . . ... ......................

i-4

Upgrading Across Models. . ... .......................

1-6

Upgrading toa Vector System . .......................

1-10

Chapter 2

Upgrading Within a Model

2.1

Stepl, Save EEPROM Contents to TKTape .. .. .........

2-2

Step2,Install NewProcessors. . ......................

2.3

Step 3, Install Memory Medules

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

2-6

Step 4, Clean Up Mismatches, Update the EEPROMs, and
Run Verification . . ..............
... .. ... ... ... ...,

2-8

Step 5, Do Final InstallationSteps ............ ........

2-10

Chapter 3

Upgrading to Another Model

3.1

Stepl,UpgradeSoftware ...........................

3-2

Step 2, Record Console Parameters . ...................

Step3.Replace Processors...........................

3-6

Step4,AddMemory .............
... ... ...

3-8

3.5

Step b5, Set the System Serial Number and Run Verification .

3-10

3.6

Step 6, Set Console Parameters and Save ...............

3-12

3.7

Step 7, Do Final InstallationSteps . ...................

3-14

Step8 ReturnModules ...................
... ... .....

3-15

Chapter 4

Upgrading to a Vector System

Stepl, UpgradeSoftware ........................
...

4-2

4.2

Step 2, Record Console Parameters ....................

Step 3, Replace the KA64A Modules If Necessary . ........

4-6

4.4

Step 4, Install the Vector Moduleand Cable ..........
...

4-8

4.5

Step b, Follow Steps 4 through 7 in Chapter 3 ...........

4-10

4.6

Step 6, Return Revision H Processor Modules .. ..........

4-12

Verification

Chapter 5
5.1

Boot the VAX Diagnostic Supervisor ...................

6-2

6.2

Run the Multiprocessor Test .........................

5.3

Run the VAX Vector Instruction
Exercieer . . .............

Appendix A

VAX 6000 Model 400 Module Handling and
Configuration Rules

Model 400 Handling Procedures. . .....................

A-2

ModulePlacement ................
... ... .. ... ....

A-86

Vector Module ConfigurationRules . ...................

A-8

Appendix B

Self-Test

Appendix

ROM Replacement

index

Examples
SAVEEEPROM Command ....................cc00unn
AddingProcessors .................c.cciiiiniiaaaan..

2-2

Checking the Memory Interleave . ... ..................

24
2-6

AddingMemory ............cc.iiiiiiiiiiieiiiaa

2-6

System Serial Number Mismatch. . ....................
InstallationExrror Messages..........................
MsakingaNewConsoleTape .........................
Recording Console Parameters........................

2-8
2-8

ReplacingProcessors ................
..o ineuiinnn
..
.. it
........
AddingMemory ......

3-6
3-8

Setting the System Serial Number. . ...................

3-10

4-1

SET Commands and SAVE EEPROM Contents . . . . .......
MakingaNewConsoleTape .........................

312
4-2

4-2

Recording Console Parameters . . .. ....................

4-3

Processor Revision in SHOW CONFIGURATION Display . ..

4-7

4-4

Self-Test Results with a Vector Processor. . ..............

4-10

6-1

Booting the VAX Diagnostic Supervisor . ................

-2

5~2

Running the Multiprocessor Diagnostic . ................

6~3

Running the Vector Diagnostics . . . .. ..................

5—4
B-1

Self-Test from System with Vector Processors ............
Sample Self-Test Results, Scalar Processors Only . .. ......

6-7
B-2

B-2

Sample Self-Test Results with Vector Processors . . ........

B-4

2-1

2-2
2-3
24
2-56
2-6
3-1
3-2

3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6

=2
3-4

Figures
1-1

Example of VAX 6000 Series Platform Architecture. .. ...
..

1-2

Upgrading WithinaModel . .............
... ... ... ...

1-3

UpgradingAcrossModels............................

1-6

Configurations for a VectorSystem ....................

1-10

4-1

KAG64ARevision Label .................
... ... ... ...

4-6

4-2

Installationof VIBCable ....... ....................

4-8

A-1

Holding 6000 Series Processor Modules . . ...............

A-2

Inserting the KA64A Module in an XMI Card Cage. . . ...
..

A-3

Inserting the FV64A Module in an XMI Card Cage . . .. .. ..

A—-4

Typical XMI Configaration...........................

A-6

A-6
B-1
B-2
C-1
C-2

Scalar/Vector Configurations .........................
KAG4ALEDs AfterSelf-Test .........................
KA62A and KA62E LEDs After Self-Test. . ..............
KAG64A Processor Layout (T2016 Module) ...............

A-8
B-6
B-6
C-2

KAG62A and KA62B Processor Layout (T2011 Module) . ..
. ..

Tables
1-1

Processor Module Combinations. . . ....................

1-3

1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
A-1

Upgrades Within VAX 6000 Series Models . . . . ...........
Upgrades Across VAX 6000 Series Models . . .............
VectorUpgrade ...........
... it iiiiiiinnnenn.n
VectorUpgrade ............ ...,
Suggested Memory Configuration for XMI Backpilane ... ...

1-6
1-8
1-9
1-11
A-7

A-2

Processor Module Combinations. . .....................

A-9

C-1
C-2

CPUModulesand Console ROMs .....................
KA64ACPUModulesand ROMs ... ...................

C-1
C-1

Preface
intended Audience
This manual is for Digital customer service representatives and selfmaintenance customers installing upgrades to previously installed VAX
6000 series systems.

Document Structure
The manuals in the VAX 6000 series documentation set are designad using
structured documentation theory. Each topic has a boldface indented

abstract, to help you use the manual as a reference tool. Other typical
components of a topic include an illustration or example, a chart or list,
and descriptive text.
This manual has five chapters and three appendixes:

Chapter 1, Upgrade Overview, gives an overview of the upgrades
described in the manual.

Chapter 2, Upgrading Within a Model, describes the procedure for
adding more processor and memory modules to upgrade within the
same model number.

Chapter 3, Upgrading to Another Model, describes the upgrade
procedure to upgrade from one model to another model number. The
procedure described also applies to converting from a VAXserver to a
timeshare system.

Chapter 4, Upgrading to a Vector System, describes how to install
vector processor modules in a VAX 6000 Model 400 system.

Chapter B, Verification, describ s acceptance procedures.

Appendix A, VAX 8000 Model 400 Module Handling and
Configuration Rules, details instructions for handling Model 400
processor modules and gives restrictions on module placement in the
XMI card cage.

Appendix B, Self-Test, describes how to interpret the console display
for self-test and the LEDs on processor modules.

vil

Appendix C, ROM Replacement, describes how to change ROMs on
the scalar processors.

VAX 6000 Series Documents
Order Number

Title

200/300 Models

400 Models

Installation Guide

EK-620AC-IN

ER-840EA-IN

Mini-Reference

EK-620AC-HR

EK-840EA-HR

Owner's Manual

EK-820AC-OM

EK-640EA-OM

System Technical User’s Guide

EK-620AB-TM

ERK-840EB-TM

Vector Processor Owner’s Manual

ERK-80VAA-OM

Vector Proceseor Programmer’s Guide

—_

EK-80VAA-PG

Options and Maintenance

EK-820AB-MG

EK-640EB-MG

Upgrade Manual

EK-600EB-UP

EK-800EB-UP

Associated Documents
Other documents thst you may find useful include:
Title

Order Number

CIBCA User Guide

EK-CIBCA-UG

DEBNI Installation Guide

EK-DEBNI-IN

Guide to Maintaining a VMS System

AA-LA34A-TE

Guide to Setting Up a VMS System

AA-LA25A-TE

HSC Installation Manual

EK-HSCMN-IN

H4000 DIGITAL Ethernet Transceiver Installation

EK-H4000-IN

H7231 Baitery Backup Unit User’s Guide

EK-H7231-UC

Installing and Using the VT320 Video Terminal

EK-VT320-UG

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KDBS0 Disk Controller User's Guide

ER-KDB60-UG

RAS0 Diek Drive User Guide

EK-ORA80-UG

RV20 Optical Disk Owner’e Manual

EK-ORV20-OM

SC008 Star Coupler User's Guide

EK-8C008
UG

TK70 Sireaming Tape Drive Owner’s Manual

EK-OTK70-OM

TUB1/TAS1 end TU8I PLUS Subsystem User's Guide

EK-TUAB81-UG

ULTRIX-32 Guide to Systems Exercisers

AA-KSS85B-TE

VAX Architecture Reference Manual

EY-3450E-DP

VAX Systems Hardware Hondbook — VAXBI Systerns

EB-31692-48

VAX Vector Processing Handbook

EC-H0418-46

VAXBI Expander Cabinet Installotion Guide

EK-VBIEA-IN

VAXBI Options Handbook

EB-322556-46

VS Installation and Operations: VAX 6000 Series

AA-LB38B-TE

VMS Networking Manual

AA-LASBA-TE

VIS System Manager's Manual

AA-LAODA-TE

VE4S VAXcluster Monual

AA-LA2TA-TE

VMS Version 5.4 Naw and Changed Features
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Chapter 1

Upgrade Overview
VAX 6000 series computer systems can be upgraded in several ways to
provide more computing power. Upgrades can be done within a model
number, and upgrades can be done from one model number to another.

Also, &VAXEOOOModeIMmhmmbeupgmdedtoavecwrmmg
system.

Sections in this chapter include:
°

VAY 5000 Series Platform

Upgrau.
g Within a Model

Upgrading .voss Models

Upgrading to a sctor System

For all upgrades, see the restrictions on module placement given in
Appendix A. Appendix A also details special handling procedures for scalar
procesror (KAG4A) and v« ctor processor (FV64A) modules.

Upgrade Overview

1-1

1.1 VAX 6000 Series Platform
The VAX 8000 series uses a high-speed system bus, called the
XMI bus, to interconnect processors and memory modules,
The VAXBI bus is used for I/0, and the interface between the
two buses is the DWMBA adapter. Each model of the VAX
6000 series has a unigne precessor design, and all models
support multiprocessing.

Figure 1~1:

Example of VAX 6000 Serles Platform Architecture

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Procegsors

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All models of the VAX 6000 series share the same architecture. Each model
has a unique processor, with distinct operating speed and capability. Model
400 also has an optional vector processor, the FVG4A, for use with the
KAG64A scalar processor. Each processor is also available as a server.
Models 300 and 400 support up to six processors; Model 200, up to four.
Model 400 supports one or two scalar/vector pairs. Table 1-1 shows the
maximum number of scalar and vector processor modules allowed in a
Model 400.

Table 1-1:
Meaximam
CPUs

Processor Module Combinations
Maximum
Vectors

Configuration
(Slot
1 at Right)

PPPPPP

MVPPPP

MVPMVP

The XMI is the system bus; the VAXBI bus supports the I/0 subsystem.
The XMI is a 64-bit bus that interconnects the central processors, memory
modules, and VAXBI I/0 adapters.

Both the VAXBI and XMI buses use the concept of a node. A node is a
single functional unit that consists of one or more modules. The XMI has
three types of nodes: processor nodes, memory nodes, and I/0 adapters.
A processor node can be a VAX scalar processor or a scalar/vector pair
of processors. In a multiprocessing system one processor becomes the boot
processor during power-up, and that boot processor loads the operating
system and handles communication with the operator console. The VAX
6000 series supports symmetric multiprocessing, which allows a program
to execute on any processor.

A memory node is an MS62A. Memory is a global resource equally

accesgible by all processors on the XMI. The memories are automatically
interleaved or may be custom set by console command. An optional battery
backup unit protects memory in case of power failure. Systems can support
up to eight memories.
The DWMBA is an I/Q adapter. It is a 2-board XMI-tc-VAXBI adapter that
maps data between the two buses. The DWMBA/A module is installed on
the XMI bus; it communicates with the DWMBA/B module on the VAXBI.
Every VAXBI on this system must have a DWMBA adapter.

Upgrade Overview

1-3

1.2 Upgrading Within a Model
Within each of the VAX 8000 family models, you can add
procegsors and memory to the system, increasing the system
capacity. Table 1-2 lists the upgrade packages avaiiable for
each model.
Figure 1-2:

Upgrading Within a Model
ADDING PROCESSORS

—

ADDING MEMORY

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VAX 6000-300 and 400 madels can have up to six scalar processors; model
200 systems are limited to four. Model 400 supports up to two scalar/vector
pairs. All systems support up to eight memory modules and six VAXBI
channels. System configurations are constrained by the 14-slot limit of the
XMI card cage.
For information on installing these model upgrades, see Chapters 2 and 4.

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VAX 6000 Series Upgrade Manual

Table 1-2:
Part

Numbes

Upgrades Within VAX 6000 Series Modeis
Description
200 hodel Upgrades

62BUA

21078 0322078

82CUA

220 T/8 to 230 T/8

$2DUB

230 T/8 to 240 T/8

62BUC

210 SVR* to 220 SVR
800 RModel Upgrades

83BUA

310 T/3 to 320 T/8

83CUA

320 T/8 to 330 T/3

63DUA

330 T/8 to 340 T/G

83EUVA

340 T/8 to 350 T/8

83FUA

360 T/8 to 360 T/8

83BUN

310 SVR to 320 SVR
400 Model Upgrades

64BUA

410 T/8 to 420 T/8

84CUA

420 T/B to 430 T/8

84DUA

430 T/B to 440 T/8

64EUVA

440 T/8 to 450 T/S

84FUA

450 T/3 to 460 T/8

84CUP

410 SVR to 420 SVR

400 Model Vector Upgrades
FVe4A

Addition
of & vector processor

*T/8 = timeshare eystem, SVR = server system

Upgrade Overview

1-5

1.3 Upgrading Across Models
You can upgrade a VAX 6000 model from a lower model
number to a higher model number, increasing system
You can also convert a VAXserver to a
performance.
timeshare systenmi. All processors are replaced in upgrades
across models.

Figure 1-3:

Upgrading Acrose hicdals

...... .

MODEL 300

VAXgerver

—~—--~5v MODEL 400

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For the details on upgrading across models, see Chapter 3. If a vector
module is to be added in an upgrade to a 400 model, see Chapter 4.

Upgrade Overview

1-7

Table 1-3:
Part

Number

Upgrades Across VAX 6000 Series Models
Description
200 Models to 400 Models

64AUB

210 T/8° t0410T/8

64BUB

220 T/8 to 420 T/8

84CUB

230 T/8 to 430 T/8

64DUB

240 T/8 to 440 T/8
800 Models to 400 Models

84AUC

310 T/Bto 410 T8

84BUC

320 T/Bt0 420 T/8

84CuUC

330 T/Bto 430 T/8

84DUC

340 T/8 to 440 T/8

84EUC

360 T/8 to 450 T/8

84FUC

360 T/8 t0 460 T/S

84AUP

310 SVR" to0 410 SVR

84BUP

320 SVR to 420 SVR
200 Models to 300 Models

83AUD

210 T/S t0 8310 T/8

é3BUD

210 T/8 t0 320 T/8

83CUB

220 T/St0 330 T/8

@3DbUcC

230 T/Bt0 340 T/8

63EUB

240 T/S t0 360 T/8

Conversion Kits
82BUF

210 SVR t0 210 T/8

82BUE

220 SVR to 220 T/8

*T/8 = timeshare system, SVR = server system

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Table 1-3 (Cont.):

Upgn
gls

Conversion Kits
83AUC

310 SVR ¢to 310 T/8

a3BuUC

320B5VR t0 320 T/8

84AUD

410 8BVR to 410 T/B

84BUD

420 SVR 0 420 T/8

Table 1-4:

Vector Upgrade

Addition of & vector processor to Model 400

1.4 Upgrading to a Vector System
w a Model 400 that includes
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Vector Up;gmde

Part
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Addition of @ vector provesscr ¢to Model 400

anm 14 shows two configurations of modulesin the XMI card cage. The
diagram on the left shows two scalar/vector pairs with a memory in each

alnext to the vector pmeam The diagram on the right shows a system

For mfimmm reasons, the ecalar processor of a scalar/vector pair should

ry processor when other scalar processors are in the

system.

tollation of an FV64A vector processor requires that the
KAMA module (T2015) be at a minimum revision of K In
@ddaéwfi, the ROMs on any additional KA64A modules must be ot a
minimum revigsion of V2.0 (ROM 0 and ROM 1.

Chapter 4 describes the installation of a vector module.

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Chapter 2

Upgrading Within a Model

Save EEPROM Contents to TK tape

Install Memory Modules

(Clean Up Mismatches, Update the EEPROMs, and Run Verification

Upgrades within a model, such as adding more proceseors and memory to
a VAX 6000-400 system, invelve the following steps:

Change the VAX Number Plate

Upgrading within a model might require upgrading the ROMs.

CAUTION: Each model number (200, 300, 400) has a different processor
module. Processor modules of different models CANNOT be mixed in o
aystem.

Model 400 processor modules are fragile and very static sensitive. Detailed

instructions for handling are given in Appendix A.

Model

Part No.

Modale No.

VAX 6000200

KAGZA-AA

T2011

VAX 8000-300

KAG2B-AA

VAX #000-400

Part No.

Module Ne.

24-AR

T2011

T2011-YA

HAGZB-AB

T2011

T2016

KAS4A-AR

T2016-YA

T2017

—

T2017

—

Upgrading Within a Mode!

2-1

2.1 Step 1, Save EEPROM Contents to TK Tape

With a blank cartridge in the tape drive, copy the EEPROM
contents of the boot processor to the TK tape.
S8AVE
EEPRGM overwrites whatevor might be oo ~he tape.
Example 2-1:

SAVE EEPROM Command

A blank TK tape is in the tape drive.

key switch at Enable and the lower key switch at Halt,

With the upper @

press the Restart button.

$123456769 0123456789 0123456789 012345679

[

Bl
32

ROMO » V1.00

STP

BPD

BTF

BPD

Al
32

&HOM]l = Vi.00

>>> 8AVE EEPROM

.
.

BEPROM = 1.00/1.00 ‘

WODR ¢

TYP

XBI

.
.

ILV
64

SR = 83012345687

| Enter SAVE command.
I

System prompts

Bnter

a Y to

Proceed with save to tape? (Y or N) >>>

?6B EEPROM saved to tape successfully.

user to proceead.

continue.

8ystem confirms

SAVE

is cowplete.

>>>

Before doing an upgrade you should save the contents of the boot processor’s

EEPROM by copying the image to a TK cartridge. Earlier VAX 6000
systems have TK50 tape drives; the operation of the TK50 differs slightly
from the TK70. See Appendix A of the Owner’s Manual for your system for
more information on the TK tape drive.
Example 2-1 s> ows the steps to save the EEPROM contents:

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VAX 6000 Series Upgrade Manual

Put a blank TK cartridge in the tape drive. Put the control panel'
upper key switch in the Enable position and the lower key switch in
&h Halt position, and then press the Restart button to generate self&h@ @wmra Manual for your eystem for a full explanation of seli-teat

results.

mfly fm‘ Model 400 systems and indicate the

Theprogress trace line is displayed by the

Note the values here for the EEPROM. The second number indicates if
m‘ny p@tcheshavebeenmmlled Whenever
you do an upgrade, make
sure that the boot processor has the latest paiches installed on its
E@PROM before you perform the save operation.

Following self-test, the conscle prompt appears. At th : prompt, enter
S&VE %EPROM 'l‘hns operation saves the information from the boot
any existing information on the TR cartridge,
rted an appropriate tape.
gram

Quevies

you,

reguiring

your

confirmation

oceed with &h@ SAW EEPROM operation. Enter ¥ to indicate your
woceed. The save process takes less than e minute to

mmplete

Th@ console

ram confirms that the save operation has completed

uccessfally
When
the console prompt returns, the save operation is
wmpfie&@ Savedinformation includes:

Sy@%mmd@ console para meters (baud rate, interleave, terminal
haracteristics)
S&v@d b@o@. specmmm

ind the tape and remove the cartridge from the drive. Label and

NOTE: This tepe sfimmfiefi &e ugsed only on this system.
Eech system
.
]
formation stored in the processor EEPROM&
by a TK50 tape drive are formatted differently
TE70 tape drive. The TE70 can read data from a

, but it connot overwrite a tape originally wmzm by
ver, cannot read dats from a tepe written by a TK70.

2.2 Step 2, instali New Processors
Add new proocessore in slots to the left of current processore.
Memory modules CAN be installed at the same timne before
you power up the system. The installation examples ehown
here are separate steps to better illustrate the proocess. Bee
Appendix
A for configeration rules.

CAUTION:
Aodsl 400 processor modules
are fragile and very static
sengitive. Detailed instructions
for handling are given in Appendix
A
While removing or inserting a module in the XMI card cage, you must hold
the XMI card cage lever. Failure to do so may result in damage to the
module.

Example 2-2:

Adding Processors

$123456789 0123456789 0123456789 01234567¢
F

®M

)

ROMO
= V1.00

BY¥

032
.

20M1
= V1.00

wWODE

BPFD

BTP

BPD

XBI
D +

XBI
B +

...

‘

number mismatch.

EEPROM
= 1.00/1.00

?2D Por 8Secondary Processor 3
?5A System serial

= 8G01234567

Secondary procesescr has 00000000.

?2D For Secondary Procvessor 4
?8A System serial

2-4

number mismatch.

Secondary processor has 000006000.

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Perform an arderiy shutdown of the system.

Turn the upjer key switch on the front contrcl panel to the Off pesition.

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Pull the civeuit breaker on the AC power controller to the Off position.
Open the front cabinet door.

Remove the clear plastic door in front of the XM cage.
CAUTION: You must wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to the
cabinet when you handle any modules.
Insert the processor module(s) in the XMI card cage in & slot to the left
of the other processor module(s). Hold the lever up until the module iu
in place and then press the lever down to close the connector.
In the upgrade shown in this example,
installed in slots 3 and 4.

two new processors were

Replace the clear door.

Power up the system by turning the lower key switch to Halt and the
upper key switch to Enable.
Check the self-test display
for the two new processors,
each indicated
by a P on the TYP line (in Ezample 22 processors were added at slots
3 and 4). If the processors show a plus zign (+) on both lines STF and
ETF, they passed self-test.

10. Check the error messages. 72D and 76A will always appear when you

install new processors. These and any other messages that you might
see are explained in Section 2.4.

Upgrading
Within a Model 2-5

2.3 Step 3, Install Memory Modules
Bafore adding memory modules, check the interleave set. If
the default interleave is not being used, return the system
to the default, so that new memory modules are seen by the
system. Add new memory modules in appropriate slots and
verify that the conesle program configures the additional
memory into the system.

Exampie 2-3:

Checking the Memory interieave

>>> SHOW MEMORY

p»D

c¢c

Diaplays the msmory lines

system self-test

from the

NODE §

64 b

/INTERLEAVE:
(9, A)
>>>

S8BT MEMORY

Example 2-4:

/INTERLEAVE:DRFAULT

Command to

cancel

interleave

instruction

any previous

Adding Memory

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BPD

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128

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ROM1 = V1.00

?5A 8ystem serial

Secondary processor has

00000000.

Secondary processor has

00000000,

number mismatch.

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When you add memory modules to a system, check to see that the default
interleave is in force (see Example 2-3). If the interleave is not set to
default, record the current setting and then set to default. Otherwise, the
console program will not configure new memory modules into the system.
In Example 2—4 two more memory modules were added in an upgrade from
a VAX 6000 series Model 420 system to a Model 440 system. By convention,
memory begins at slot A and expands to the right, so the two new modules
were inserted in slots 7 and 8.

To add memory modules, perform the following steps:

Turn the upper key switch on the front control panel to the Off position.

Pull the circuit breaker on the AC power controiler to the Off position.

Perform an orderly shutdown of the system.

Open the front cabinet door.

Remove the clear plastic door in front of the XMI cage.
CAUTION: You must wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to the
cabinet when you handle any modules.
Install memory modules in slots adjacent to existing memory modules

(see Figure A-4). Hold the lever up until the module is in place and
then press the lever down to close the conrectors.
Replace the clear door.
.

Power up the system by turning the lower key switch to Halt and the
upper key switch to Enable.
Check the self-test display for the new memory modules, indicated by
an M on the TYP line, as shown in Example 2-4. In this example all
four memories passed self-test, as indicated by plus signs (+) on the
STF line.

10. Check that all memories are represented on the ILV line; in this case
all four are in one interieave set.
11. Check the error messages. These are discussed in Section 2.4.

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2.4 Step 4, Clean Up Mismatches, Update the
EEPROMSs, and Run Verification
The system serial number mismatch message will always
appear after you add new processor modules.
If you
encounter other probliems, check to see that the ROMs and
EEPROMSs on all CPU modules are the same revision.

Example 2-5:
£123456789 ¢
F

System Serial Number Mismatch
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A4
32

ROMO = Vv1.00

A3
32

ROM1 =~ V1.00

A2
32

?5A 8ystem serial

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>>>

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32

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P

3
P

2
P

NODE ¢

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BPD

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+
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BTP

XBI
D +

XBI
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.

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8N = 8G01234567

numbar mismatch.

?2D For Secondary Processor

ERPROM = 1.00/1.00

72D Por B8acondary Processor 3
?5A System serial

Secondary procesgsor has 00000000.

number mismatch.

Secondary processor has

00000000.

1Lower key switch must be in the Update position.

INIT

Example 2-6:

Instaliation Error Messages

?2D Por 8ncondary Processor n
7?52 ROM revision mismatch.

Secondary procegseor hae

754 EEPROM revision miematch.
?5A Bystem serial

2-8

revision x.xx.

Secondary processor has revision x.xx/y.yy.

number mismatch.

S8Secondary processor has XXXXXXXXXX.

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The system serial nunber mimatch error message (76A) is shown in
Ezample 2-5. New processor modules will not have the mal number
of the system ae is recorded in the EEPROM of the boot process
Example 2-5:

) System serial number as ssen by the boot processor.
@

Error messages for the new processors.

UPDATE ALL command updates the EEPROMs of the new processors
The lower key switch must be set to Update when you issue this eonnole
command. The syste.. serial number will be written to the new CPU
modules. The update operation takes approximately 4 minutes for each
secondery processor.

If the system being upgraded had a user-specified memory interleave
set, use the SET MEMORY/INTERLEAVE command to change from
the default interleave.
@

The updated EEPROM parameters are not in force until the system ie
reset. You can enter the INITIALIZE command, or you can prese the
Restart button.

Ezample 2-6 lists other error messages that might appear. If you see a
message like the following, the EEPROMSs of the processors are not of the
game revision:

72D For Becondary Processer n

?54 BEPROM rovision migmatch.

BSecondary processor bas revielon x.xx/y.yy.

To make all EEPROMs the same, select the CPU with the highest EEPROM
revision (differing revision numbers for secondary processors are noted in
the error messages). Using the SET CPU command, make the processor
with the highest revision the primary processor and then issue the UPDATE
ALL command.

If the CPU modules have different ROM versions, you will see 72D and

?62. The ROM versions on all CPU modules should be the same. If you are
upgrading a Model 400 system and the new processor (T2016) is a revision

K or higher, you need to change the ROMs on the CPUs already in the
system. Appendix C gives instructions on ROM replacement.

Y@u can now verify the system operation. See Chapter 6 for verification

Step 5

Final Installation Steps

(tn the cysiemcavinet firont d@@r,

To change the VAX number plate, open the front cabinet door and from
the rear push out the system numbers and install the number for your
upgraded system.
iIf any ROMs were changed or console paramefers set during the
installation, the contents of the EEPROM should again be copied to tape

(see Section 2.1). If no ROMs were changed or parameters set, you do not
need to repeat the save operation.

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madei mnmber or {o convert from a VAXserver to a timeshare system, you
perform the fi‘ollnwnm stepe:

Ssat the System Serial Number and Run Verification

Set Console Parameters

Chenge the VAX Number Plate

Return the Old Processor Modules

and Save

CAUTION: Each model number (200, 300, 400) has a different processor
Processor modules of different models CANNOT be mixed in o

module.
gygiermn.

Model 400 processor modules are fragile and very static sensitive. Detailed

ingtructions for handling are given in Appendizx A.

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3.1 Step 1, Upgrade Software
Il the versien of the operating system that eupports
dwere upgrade BEFORE performing the hardware
upgrade. If your system hes a CIBCA-A CI adapter, make a
new conscle tape that includes the CIBCA-A microcode.

Exampie 3-1:

Making a New Console Tape

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$ INIT KUBG:

$
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8
3

COWBOL

MOUNT/BLOCK=S12 WUB6: CONSOL
COPY/LOG VB .EXB MUBG:
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COPY/LOG DIREROOT .RIE WMUBG:

8 COPY/LOG BEROAR. EXE HUBG:

i Go to system directory
!

Initialize tape

! Copy the following to tape:
boot filea
i
i
CIBCA-2 microcode
|
secondary bootatrap for
|

Diagnestie Supervisor

the Diagnostic SBupervisor

$ DISKOUNT WUBG:

Copy any other diasgmoastic

filee you need

Theapmmumrammhmnofiwmmunbemwldmm

a VM 6000 series to enother model. Otherwise, the soflware

recognize the newer model. See the appropriate Software Product

Descy p&?@fl fm‘ which software versions support the hardware.

‘The microcode
VAX 601

for the CIBCA-A sdapter was on the console tape for early
ems. The CIBCA-B adapter is used in later systems and a

console tape is no longer necessary with CIBCA-B.

If you havea CIBCA-A edapter, you will nead to make a new conscle taps.
Example 3-1 shows in VMS how to make a new console tape.

Then make a new console tape with the CIBCA.BIN microcode and the

3.2 Step 2, Record Console Parameters
mwuhrinathemmdm fesue INITIALIZE

and SHOW ALL commends, with the cutput going to the
hard
mflmt you h&veameouldthomtm

Example 3-2:

Recording Console Parameters

>>>IRITIALIZE

]

ROM « 3.0
23>

8TF

BPD

BTP

BPD

HODB ¢
TYe

ZBI

RBI

64 D

sW = 8601234567

EEPROM = 2.00/3.00

SHOW ALL

Type

Rev

Snowe the system configuration

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Bhowe the memory interieave

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! Bhows Boot specs saved

/R%:6000001¢ /Ed:E /BI:S DUL

/R5:40000000 /XI:D /BI:2 /WODE:00000405 DUD

Ezample 3-2 shows the output of a VAX 6000-220 system.
Since you will be replacing all processors, the system will need to be set up
to operate
as it did before the upgrade.
The INITIALIZE command displays the self-test results.

The system serial number is displayed in the last line. The system
gerial number is also on the back of the system cabinet. The serial
numbser must be stored in the EEPROM of each processor.

® The SHOW ALL commend provides a summary of much of the
information that is stored in the EEPROM on each processor. Keep a
record of these system parameters by sending the output from SHOW
ALL to a hardcopy printer.

3.3 Step 3, Replace Processors
Remove the older model processor modules from the XMl
card cage. Carefully insert the new processor modules. See
Appendix A for configuration rules.

CAUTION: Model 400 processor modules are fragile and very static
sensitive. Detailed instructions for handling are given in Appendix A.
While removing or inserting a module in the XMI card cage, you must hold
the XMI card cage lever. Failure to do so may result in damage to the
module.
Example 3-3:

Replacing Processors

+
+

.
.

Al
.

32032
.

ROMO = V1.00

ROMl = V1.00

NODE ¢

e
@

BPD

XBI
D +

XBI
E +

+ o+ o+
+ O+ o+

o+
4

...

..,

EEPRCM = 1.00/1.00

STF

ETP

1LV
64

8N = 8G00000000

?4F System serial number has not been initialized. O

Example 3-3 shows the output of &8 VAX 6000-440 system. The following
steps describe the installation of four KAG4A processor modules.
1.

Perform an orderly shutdown of the system.

Turn the upper key switch on the front ~ontrol panel to the Off position.

Pull the circuit breaker on the AC power controller to the Off position.

Open the front cabinet door.

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Remove the clear plastic door in front of the XMI cage.

CAUTION: You must wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to the

cabinet when you handle any modules.

Remove the processors to be replaced. Take a new processor and insert
it in slot 1; insert additional processors in slots to the left. Hold the
lever up until the moduale is in place and then preas the lever down to
close the connector.
In the upgrade shown in this example, four new processors were
installed.

Replace the clear door.
Set the console terminal baud rate to 1200.

Power up the system by turning the lower key switch to Halt and the
upper key switch to Enable.
10. The first line of the self-test display indicates the progress of self-test;

these numbers appear only for Model 400 systems.

11 Check the self-test display for the four new processors, each indicated

by a P on the TYP line in the example. If the proceswvors show a plus
eign (+) on both lines STF and ETF, they pesssed seif-test.

. Check the error messages. The 74F error message appears:
74F Syetem serial

number bhas not

been initialized.

(Section 3.6 explains how to set the system serial number.)
NOTE: Tb convert a server module to a timeshare module, you switch
the console ROM on the processor module. For instructions on ROM
replacement, see Appendix C.
NOTE: Installation

of an

FV64A

vector processor

requires

that

the

aétached KAG4A module (T2015) be at a minimum revision of K. In
addition, the ROMs on any additional KAG64A modules must be at a
minimum revision of V2.0 (ROM 0 and ROM 1).

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3.4 Step 4, Add Memory
You may add memory modules.

Example 3-4:

Adding Memory

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ROM1 = V1.00

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STF

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In the example two more memory modules were added in &n upgrade from a
VAX 6000220 system to a VAX 6000440 system. By convention, memory
begins at slot A and expands to the right, so the two new modules were
inserted in elota 7 and 8.
To add memory modules, perform the following steps:

W oW

Turn the upper key switch on the front control panel to the Off position.

Perform an orderly shutdown of the system.

Open the front cabinet door.

Remove the clear plastic door in front of the XMI cage.

Pull the circuit breaker on the AC power contoller to the Off position.

CAUTION: You must wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to the
cabinet when you handle any modules.

Install memory modulee in slots edjacent to existing memory modules
(see Figure A~4). Hold the lever up until the module is in place and
then press the lever down to close the connector.
Replace the clear door.

Power up the system by turning the lower key switch to Halt and the
upper key switch to Enable.

Check the seif-test display for the new memory modules, indicated by
an M on the TYP line, as shown in the example. All four memories
passed self-test, as indicated by plus signs (+) on the STF line.
10. Check that all four memories are represented on the ILV line; all four

are in one interleave set.

11. Check the error messages.

The message 74F appears.
explains how to set the system serial number.)

(Section 3.6

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3.5 Step 5, Set the System Serial Number and Run
Verification
When you mlnce nll prwm modules in a system, you will

Example 3-5:

Setting the System Serial Number

$123456789 051234567089 0123456789 012345674
P

]

ROMO « V1.00

ROM1

74F System serial

woDE ¢

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XBI
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UPDATE ALL

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or M)

>>> ¥

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awitch must

the Update position.

Ezample 3-6 shows the output of a VAX 6000440 system. The 74F message
indicates that you must provide the system serial number.
The displayin E. ample 3-6 shows whatis recordedin the EEPROM of the
boot processor.

You must stor: the system serial numberin the EEPROM of each processor.
You can do tlds in two ways: (1) Issue the SET SYSTEM SERIAL command
once and then issue the UPDATE ALL command, which updates the
EEPROMSs of all the secondary processors. This method cen take up to
4 minutes for each secondary processor. (2) You can also issue the SET
SYSTEM SERIAL command directly to each processor after making it the
primary by using the SET CPU r command.

@ To issue the SET SYSTEM SERIAL command, depending on your
keyboard, you press one of the following:
»>»>

[CTEA

>>>

[EBC]

El | For VvE200 video terminals and higher
PEL

! For VTi00 and hardcopy terminale

You then type SET SYSTEM SERIAL. At the prompt you give the serial
number. Confirmation is requested. You type Y.

CAUTION: Make sure you have not mixed Model 200, 300, or 400
processor modules in the system before you perform the next step.
Performing UPDATE ALL with rnized processors will corrupt the
EEPROM making the module unusable.

@ The UPDATE ALL command updates the EEPROMs of the new
processors.

The lower key switch muat be set to Update when you

issue this console command.

The updated EEPROM parameters are not in force until the system is
reset. You can enter the INITIALIZE commend, or you can press the
Restart button.

See the Options and Maintenance manual for your system if any other error
messages appear.

Y«m can now verify the system operation. See Chapter b for verification

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3.6 Step 6, Set Console Parameters and Save
nmands needed to restore the defaults for the

Afim- you have set all parameters in the EEPROM,
ve the contents to a TK tape.

Example 3-6:

SET Commands and SAVE EEPROM Contents

@et

>>> 3BT BOOT DBPAULY

the lowor

hkey

switch to Update.

/WMI:E /BI:4 DUO

>>> GBT BOOT DIAG

/XMI:B /BI:5

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Lower key

ewitch at

or Aute Start.

BAVE BEPROM

Proceed with

save

tapse?

76D EEPROM saved to tape

(Y or W)

>>>

Enter a Y to continue.

succsesfully.

!
23>

Halt

Systesm confirms

BAVE is complete.

Sir~e you have added all new processors, you must store in the EEPROM
any custom paramefers that you found in the system before you shut it
down.

@ Enter the Boot commands that were in use before the upgrade. The
lower key switch should be set to Update.

©®

Restore the console terminal baud rate and any other parumeters that
were in effect before the upgrade.
NOTE: Unlike the SET SYSTEM SERIAL command, the other SET
commands immediately change the EEPROMs of each CPU when the
lower key switch is at Update and all CPUs are in console mode.

© Put e blank cartridge in the TK drive, write-enabled.
©® Enter the SAVE EEPROM command. Type Y to indicate your intention
to procesd. The save process takes less than a minute to complete.

Label and write-protect

the tape.

NOTE: This tape should be used only on this system.
[Each system
has its own identifying information stored in the processor EEPROMs.
Furthermore, tapes written by a T7K50 tape drive are formatted differently
from those written by a TK70 tape drive. The TK70 con read data from a
tape written by a TK50, but it cannot overwrite a tape originally written by
a TK50. A TK60, however, cannot read data from a tape written by a TK70.

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3.7 Step 7, Do Final Installation Steps
On the system cabinet front door, change the number plate
to reflect the number of your system upgrade. Give the TK
tape with an up-to-date EEPROM contents to the customer.

To change the VAX number plate, open the front cabinet door and from
the rear push out the system numbers and install the number for your
upgraded system.

3.6 Step 8, Return Modules
Processor modules removed from machines ere to be
returned to the Returns Sort Center.

CAUTION: Use proper ESD procedures when handling these modules.
These instructions for the return of modules apply to the U.S. area only.
Those installing upgrades in other areas should follow procedures for those
countries.
1

Package the modules removed from the VAX systems in the same
container(s) in which the upgrade option was shipped. Be sure to
remove the return address label from insii» the box prior to packing.
Seal the container securely with packing t:pe.
Attach the return address label. Be sure to cover all previous shipping
information with the label and/or packing tape.

Contact your district Customer Administration Services (CAS)
representative for a Return Authorization Number (RA®). CAS will
need the Digital order number and customer name. CAS will arrange
for pickup of this material. (If you do not know the district CAS
representative, contact the district sales office for instructions.)
Write the RA# on the return address label. Please be sure this is legible.
Customers should be advised that they will be billed for modules not
returned to Digital.

Send the package to the customer shipping area for pickup.
Digital customer service must fill out the LARS form as follows:

Activity:

Call Type:

Module/Fail Ares:

GIXUX-XX

Ra#

(Bl in "X" with information from shipping paperwork and give the RA
number.)

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Chapter 4

Upgrading to a Vector System
Upgrades to make a VAX 6000 Model 400 syster a vector processing system
involve the following steps:
Upgrade Software
Record Console Parameters
Replace the KAB4A Modules If Necessary
Install the Vector Module and Cable

Add Memory Modules

Set the System Serial Number and Run Verification
Set Console Parameters and Save

Return Revision H Processor Modules

Timeshare Procsssor

Server Processor

Model

Part No.

Module No.

Part No.

Module No.

VAX 80006-200

KABS2A-AA

T2011

KA82A-AB

T2011

VAX 6000300

KAG2B-AA

T2011-YA

KAG2B-AB

T2011

VAX 6000-400

KAS4A-AA

T2016

KAS84A-AB

T2016-YA

FVe4A-AA

T2017

—

FV84A-AB

T2017

—

—_

CAUTION: Model 400 processor modules are fragile and very static sensitive
and require careful handling. Vector modules must be handled differently
from the scalar modules; see the handling instructions in Appendix A.

Upgrading to a Vector System

4-1

4.1 Step i, Upgrade Sc Hware
Install the vervion of the operating system that supports
the hardware upgrade BEFORE performing the hardware
upgrade. If your sysiem has a CIBCA-A CI adapter, make a
new console tape that includes the CIBCA~-A microcode.

LV
R

Example 4-1:

Making & New Congole Tape

22T DEFAULT SYS$SYSTEH
INIT HUBG6: COMSOL
MOUNT /BLOCK=512 MUB6: CONSOL
COPY/LOG VHB.EXE KUB6:
COPY/LOG CIBCA.BIN MUBG:
COPY/LOG DIAGROOT.BXE WUB6:

1 Go to system directory
! Initialize tape
! Copy the following to tape:
boot files
CIBCA-A microcode
secondary bootetrap for
Diagnostic 8upervisor

§ COPY/LOG ERSAA.EXE HUB6:

.
$

the Diagnostic

Copy any other diagnostic

files you need

DISMOUNT MUBG:

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The appropriate operating system soffware must be installed before you

perform:dv‘scetorumde. Otherwise, the sotware will not recognize the
vector m

)

The microcode for the CIBCA-A adapter was on the console tape for early
VAX 8000 systems. The CIBCA-B edapter is used in later systems and a
console tape is no longer necsssary with CIBCA-B.
If you have a CIBCA-A adapter, you will nesd to make a new console tape.
Exzample 3-1 shows in VMS how to make a new console tape.

Then make a new console tape with the CIBCA.BIN microcode and the
newest VMB.

Upgrading
to & Vector System

4-3

4.2 Step 2, Record Conscle Parameters
Before you bring the seystem down, issue INITIALIZE
and SHOW ALL commands, with the output going to the
hardcopy terminal, so that you have a record of the system
serial number and systean parameters.

Example 4-2:

Recording Console Parameters

>>>IRITIALIZE

ROMO = V1.00

ROMI

>>> suow arL

Type

XBI

8SI¥

BPD
RTF

BPD
D +

XBI E ¢

ILV

64 ¥

= V1.00

(8082)

ER64h

(e082)

EEPROM = 1.00/1.00 @

sw = sg012345¢7 @

Rev

Shows the system configuration

0007
0007

for & VAX

HS62R

{4001)

0002

A+

HE8624

(4001)

0002

D+

DMBA/A

(2001)

0002

DIRGBA /A

(2001)

0002

XBI

DAREBA /B

(2107)

0007

EDBRS0

(010R)

OFilcC

DEBNI

{0118)

0100

iBI

6007

DWR@A/B

(2107)

CIBCA

{0108)

41cl

(-3

TBKR70

(4°.0B)

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Example 4-2 (Cont.):
Current Primary:
/BOBEABLED
/HOPRIMARY- 2
8

Recording Consoie Parameters
1

8howe the statue of CPUs

8howe the mesmory

interleave

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BI:6 08-00-2B-08-3D-64
| Shows the Bthornet addrese
DEFAULY /IX:B /BI:4 DUO
| 8howe Boot opece saved
DIAG
/RS5:00000010 /XMI:B /BXI:S DUl

Hac

/RS:40000000 /uI:D /BY:2 /WODR:00000405 DUO

Ezample 4-2 shows the output of a VAX 6000-420 system.

Since you will be replacing all processors, the sysiem will need to be sst up
to operate ae it did before the upgrade.

The INITIALIZE command runs self-test and displays the results.

The system serial number is displayed in the last line. The system
serial number is also on the back door of the system cabinet. The serial
number must
be stored in the EEPROM of each processor.

The SHOW ALL command provides a summary of much of the
information that is stored in the EEPROMM on each processor. Keep
&
record of these system parameters by serding the output from SHOW
AlLLL to & hardcopy printer.

Upgrading to a Vector System

4-5

4.3 Step 3, ‘eplace the KAG64A Modules if
Necessa y
A KAG4A module (T2018) attached to & vector module must
be A minimam revision of K. Other KAS84A modules can be
reviesion J. Revision H modules can be upgraded to revision

J modules by installing revision 2.0 console and di
ROMe.
Revision 2.0 (or greater) ROMes are req
support vector processing.

If the KAS4A modules are the appropriate revision, you can

proceed to the next step. Otherwise, you have to upgrade the
ROMs (see Appendix C for ROM replacement instructions).

Figure 4-1:

KAG4A Revision Labe!

—

Revision |-

1|
I

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oo
2 2

—

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The KAG4A proccssor that is attached to the vector module must be at a
minimum revision of K. Check the revision number of all KA64A modules.
The revision numbers of the KA64A modules can be found in the following
ways:

Check the revision label on the module (see Figure 4-1).

Check the configuration display (see Example 4-3). In this example the
0007 in the revision field corresponds to revision H that would be seen
in the label on the module.

If no K revision module is in the system, you can remove one of the modules
and supply a K revision from the FV84A-AB kit. The other scalar modules
can be revision J or K. Any H revision modules must have both ROMs
upgraded to version 2, which converts an H module to a J module. See
Appendix C for the location of the ROMs and instructions on changing
ROMs.

Switch the KA64A ROMs if necessary. Then attach a new revision label to
the upgraded module in the spot labeled in Figure 4-1.
Finally, if you upgraded the module to version 2 ROMs, you must also
update the EEPROM. For this procedure, see Appendix C. Section 4.4
details the installation procedure of the vector module.

Exempie 4-3:
>>>

Processor Revision in SHOW CONFIGURATION Display

SHOW CONFIGURATIONW

Type

Rev

KA64A

(8082)

RAG64A

(8082)

0007
0007

MBE2A

(4001)

0002

A+

WS62A

{4001}

0002

D+
B+

DWMBA/A
DWMBA/A

(2001)
{2001)

0002
0002

XBI

DWMBA/B

(2107)

0007

KDB50

(O10R)

orlc

&4+

DEBNI

{0118)

0100

qBI

pmdBa/B

€2107)

0007

44+

CIBCA

{0108)

41cl

TBKT0

(410B)

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Upgrading to a Vector System

4-7

Step 4, install the Vector Module and Cable
The vector mmflufi@ is inctalled to the left of its scalar
.
The W@ modules are comnected by a cable,
3 im PFigure 4-3.
Decide en the elote in which

are m be in talled, based on the information

p@fi‘@mmc@, if other mlm'

m@fi@riwww pair should not M the pflmnry pmcemr.
CAUTION: Model 400 processor modules are fragile and very static
sensiti . Detniled instructions for handling are given in Appendix A
While removing or inserting a module in the XMI card cage, you must hold

the XMI card cage lever.

Failure to do so may result in damage ¢o the

module.

Flgure 4-2:

Instaliation of VIB Cable

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Perform an orderly shutdown of the system.

Trn the upper key switch on the front control panel to the Off position.

Pull the circuit breaker on the AC power controller to the Off position.

Open the front cabinet door.

If
Seclion A3 - mmfimtmm rules for vector processors.
See
h@@ amfiy one eca.. ./vector pair and additional mlar wwwWa the scalar
r of the @mr should be prevented from being the boot processor.

Remove the clear plastic door in front of the XMI cage.

CAUTION: You mus? wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to the
cobinet when you handle any modules.
6.

Select the slots for the scalar/vector pair based on the information in
Section A.3. The slot ¢o the left of the vector module can be used only
for a memory modufie or it must remain empty. Installing any other
kind of moedulecan damage the vector module.

the vector module(s)in the XMI card cage in the slot to the left of
eassor module(s) to which the vector module(s) will be attached.

A@&flcb the connecting VIB (vector interface bus) cable (17-02240-03).
The keyed end of the cable attaches to the vector module.
Press the lever down to close the connector.

10. Replace the clear door.

11. Power up the system by turning the lower key switch to Halt and the
upper key switch to Enable.
12. Chechk the self-test display (sce Example 4-4).

%@W installation of an FVE4A vector processor rmum that the
A module (T2015) be at a minimum revision of K. In
&ddafiwfi fiw ROMs on any additional KAG64A medules must be at o
minimumn revision of V2.0 (ROM 0 and ROM 1).

4.5 Step 5, Follow Steps 4 through 7 in Chapter 3

tepe are described in Chapter 8.

emory modules (see Bection 3.4).
system serial number (see Section 3.5) and run
verification (see Chapter §).

Set console parameters and save (see Bsction 3.6).
Do

finel installation stepe (see Section 3.7).

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@ddfid For more details on the self-test display, see Appendix B.
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mp@ with the up-to-date EEPROM contents to the customer.

4-11

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m@d&nflm you removed from the uyst@m

The revision H scalar processor modules that you removed should be
returned to customer service logistics, so that they can be medified in accord
with engineering change orders. Place the scalar modules in the correct
ESD box.

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Verif

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The first step in verifying the correct operation of the upgraded system is
self-test (sse Appendix B). Results can be checked by examining the console
display and by checking the module LEDs.
The next steps are described in this chapter:
*

Run the VAX Diagnostic Supervisor

Run the Multiprocessor Test, the VAX Vector Instruction Exerciser, and

Boot

If you want to ran ROM-based diagnestics, see Chapter 2 of the Options
and Mawnenence manual for your system for more information.

5.1 Boot the VAX Diagnostic Supervisor
Boot VAX/DS from the system maintenance account.

Example 5-1:

Booting the VAX Diagnostic Supervisor

>>> BOOT /XMI:B/BI:4/R5:10 DUO o
feelf-test

resulte print)

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SOFTWARE

PROPERTY OF
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Boot fiw Diagnostic Supervisor so that you can run the diagnostics to verify
natallation of system upgrades.

and to accsss the VAX Disgnostic Supervisor

em meintenance sccount (see Example §-~1).

The self-test dnwlay and the disgnostic sofiware banner appear.
gtic Supervisor then runs acdissuss its prompt.

tion

fica

Veri

5-3

5.2 Run the Multipcocessor Test
Firet run the standalone autosiser (EVEBA), which attaches
all proceseors, including vector modules, for the VAX Di.
agnostic Supervieor (VAX/DS). Then run the multiprocessor
test once; it's not necessary to change boot processors.
Example 5~2:

Runhing the Multiprocessor Diegnostic

D8> RUN EVSBA

Progrem:

EVSRBA

AUTOSIZER

level

revision

6.11,

teests,

00:25:05.10.

Bnd of run,
time

0 errors detected,

1-JRAN-1990

D8> SBT TRACE

D8> SET BVENT 2

DE> SELECT ALL

G’

DS> RUN ERRNP

Program:

00:29:19.81.

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BRKMP

paes count

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00:27:42.34

! Seta event flag to supprese meesagas for
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and

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VAX

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KA64A/FV64A MP

400

systems;

Bxerciser,

Booting Secondary Processor §02
1:

Memory

Test

Interprocesscr

Test

Write Error

Interlock Test

Test

Cache

Test

5°

HMI

Bus

Arbitration

Teast

KMI

Bus

arbiter

Teaet

LOCKOUT

Interrupt

Test

Invalidate Test
Test

Collision

Test

Teet

Cache Coherency Test

Test

HMI

Teat

10:

Scalar Multiprocesgor

Test

11:

Vector Cache

Test

12:

Vector

"Don’t

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13:

Vector

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200 and 307,

revision 2.0,

_ RAQ_ KAl

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teste,

Run thetamiafl@m sutosizer (EVSBA); then you do not nead to attach
lesue the SET
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T 2 to suppress some messages.

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AP for VAR 000 Model 200 and 300 systems). which tests
8307 mwrmpts end cache functions.

Version 2 of ERKMP

Tests 1-10 test the ecalar modules; tests 11-13 test the vector modules.
Kither section can be run alone with the START/SECTION command, as
follows:

STARTSECTION.-VECTOR

If the system has no vector processors, verificationis complete. Exit from
the VAX Diagnostic Supervisor. If thereis a vector module, proceed to the
next section.

Verification

5-8

5.3 Run the VAX Vector Instruction Exerciser
From the VAX Diagnostic Supervisor (VAX/DS) run the
two-part vector diagmostic, EVEAG and EVEAH on each
ecalar/vector pair.
Exampie 5-3:

Running the Vector Diagnostics

pa>

o8> SBT QUICK

! Do quick version to take about 6 mins.

ps> oeseLECT KAl @

pS> RUN BVRKAG
.
at

Program:

ZZ-EVKRAG,

VAX Vector Instr EBxer Pt

revision 1.0,

35 tests,

16:02:46.71.

_KAO

Testing:

Teating the vector unit

attached to _KAO.

Test

VVADDL Instruction Teat

Teet

VEADDL

{other

Instruction Test

subtests are displayed as testing proceeds)

ps> rRun EvRaH &
[testes

are

dieplayed]

D8> BOOT 4§ ‘a
D8> DESELECT KAO
D8>

SELECT KAl

RUN

[teste
D8>

i Change the boot processor.

EVRAG

are displayed)

RUN EVKAH

[tests

are

dlsplayed)

D8> BOOT 1

Restore criginal

boot

processor.

ps> exir @
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Example 5~3 shows how to run the vector diagnostics from the VAX
Diagnostic Supervisor. Assume that the VAX/DS session is a continuation
from the session shown in Example 5-2.

@ Issue the SET QUICK command to run the shorter version of the tests.
@ Remove the second scalar/vector pair from the test sequence while KAQ
is being tested.

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Run the EVKAG diagnostic. The VAX Vector Instruction Exerciser runs
only on the scalar/vector pair from which VAX/DS was booted. The selft=.8t display in Exemple 6—4 shows that the boot processor is at node 1;
itg attached vector module is being tested.

Run the EVKAH diagnostic.

From the self-test display (Exemple 6-4), determine the node number
of any otherscalar that has a vector module attached. Thenissue the
VAX/DS BOOT command specifying the node number of that scalar

CPU. In Example 5~3 the VAX/DS BOOT command specifies that the
CPU at node 4 is to become the hoot processor.

lasue mmman&@ to deselect KAQ, select KA1, and then run EVKAG

and EVKAH on KA1.

rn the CPU at node 1 to boot

Issue the BOOT command to retu

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This appendix gives detailed insiructions on handling scalar and vector
procegasor modules for VAN 6000400 systems. Configuration rules for the

XM card cage are alss given.

VAX 6000 Model 400 Module Handling and Configuration Rules

A-1

A.1 Model 400 Handling Procedures
Handle the Processor modules with care.
The CMQOSS
technology used on the later 6000 series modules is more
vulnerable to astatic ‘han past techmology.
Also, these
modules have 36 mil leads to the chips; these leads are very
emall, close together, and sasily bent

Figure A-1:

Holding 6000 Serles Processor Modules

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The later 6000 sere: modules require careful handling. Prepare yourself
and the work area Jsiore handling theze modules. Roll up your sleeves and
remove any jewelry. Figure A-1 shows the proper way to hold the module.
Follow these handling procedures to aveid damaging the processor moedules:
1.

Always wear an antistatic wrist strap.

Before removing the module from its ESD box, place the box on & clean,
stable surface.

Be sure the box will notslide
or fall. Never place the box on the floor.
And be sure no tools, papers, manuals, or anything else that might
damgge the module is near it. Some components on this module can
be demaged by a 600-volt static charge; paper, for ezample, can carry
a charge of 1000 volts.

Hold the module only by the edges, as shown in Figure A-1.
Do not hold the module 8o that your fingers touch any 26 mil devices,
leads, or XMl fingers. Be sure you do not bend the module as you are
holding it.

Be sure nothing touches the module surface or any of its components.

If anything touches the module, components or leads can be damaged.
This includes the antistatic wrist strap, clothing, jewelry, cables,

components on other modules, and anytging in the work area (such
as tools, manuals, or loocee papers).

VAX 6000 Modei 400 Module Handling and Configuration Rules A-3

Figure A-2:

Ingerting the KAG4A Moduie in an XM Card Cage
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2.l

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You must take special precautions when moving the processor modules in
or out of the XMI card cage.
1.

Be sure, when inserting the module in or removing it from the XMI

card cage, that no part of the module comes in contact with another
module or a cable.

When you swap out a module, place it in an ESD box or on an ESD mat
before you install the new module.

If you place the module on an ESD mat, make sure the mat is on a
stable, uncluttered surface, with side . of the module facing
up (the side
with the heat sinks). Do not put it on the top of the system cabinet. And
never slide the module across any surface. The leads on the components
are fi.gile and can be damaged by contact with fingers or any surface.
3.

Hold the XMl card cage handle while removing or insexting the module.
If it is not held in place, the handle can spring down and damage the
module.

When inserting the module in the card cage, grasp it as shown in
Figure A-2 or Figure A-3, being careful not to touch any 25 mil devices,
and slide it elowly and gently inte the slot.

Do not attach the repair tag to the module.

Place the repair tag in the plastic bag attached to the bottom of the
ESD box. Allowing the repair tag to come in contact with the module
can .ause damage to a component.

VAX €000 Mods! 400 Moduls Handling and Configuration Rules

A-5

A.2 Moduile Placement
Figure A-4 and Figure A-§ chow how the XMI card cage
should be configured. By convention, processors are placed
in the right
XMI slote, beginning with slot 1. Memories
are usually placed in the middie slots, and VAXBI adapters
occupy the slots at the left side of the card cage. No memory
modules are permitied im slots 1 and E.

Figure A-4:

Typical Xl Configuration
Xp4l CARD CAGE

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E

DCB

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DWMBA

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PROCESSOR

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By convention, processors are placed in the right XMI slots, beginning with
slot 1 and extending to slot . Memories are placed in the middle slots, from
slot A to slot 6 and then slots B and C, and VAXBI adapters are installed
in the left side of the card cage, beginning with slot E.

CAUTION: A CPU or adapter module must be in the first or last slot. Do
NOT install memory modules in XMI backplane slots 1 or E.

Standard configurations include 1, 2, 4, or 8 memory modules. Systems

will run with 3, 6, or 7 memory modules; however, system performance
may decrease with an odd number of memory modules. Increasing from 1
to 2 or from 2 to 4 memory modules increases performance, but increasing
from 4 to 6 memory modules may decrease performance.

Table A-1:

Suggested

Memory

Configuration

for

XMI

Back-

plane

First memory module

Second memory module

Third memory module

<«

Fourth memory module

PFifth memory module?

Sixth memory module?

Contente

Seventh memory module

XM
Slot Number

Eighth memory module

Hifa proceesor module is in this slot, install the fith memory module in slot B.

2]fa processor module is in this slot, install the sixth memory module in dlot C.

NOTE: Model 210 is shipped with two VAXBI card cages, with DWMBA
cables going to each cage, even though there is only one set of DWMBA
modules. XMI slot D cannot be used for a processor module unless the
DWMBA cables are disconnected; it can be used for a memory without
disconnecting the cables.

VAX 6000 Model 400 Module Handiling and Configuration Rules

A-7

A.3 Vector Module Configuration Rules
A vecter jrocessor must be imetalled to the left of ite
companion ecalar processor. An intermodule cable connects
the two modules. A memory module or an empty slot must be
to the left of the vector processor. Any other configuration
may damage the vector module.

Figure A-5:

Scalar/Vector Configurations

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Table A-2 shows the number of scalar and vector processors supported in
a VAX 6000 system.

Table A-2:

Pmeemor Module Combinations

(Blot
T ot Hight’
6

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Figure A-6 shows system configurations for a VAX 6000 Model 400 system
wzth one or two vector processors. The diagram on the left indicates the
figuration for two scalar/vector pairs (V- -P) with a memory module in

Typically, processors are placed in the right XMI slots, beginning with elot 1
and extending to slot 6. Memories are placed in the middle slots, from slot
A to slot 6 and then slots B and C, and VAXBI adapters are installed in the
left side of the card cage, beginning with slot E. However, in a system with
a vector proceasor, the modules should be installed as shown in Figure A-5.
These configurations must be followed to avoid damage to the modules and
for performance reasons:
®

Because the FV64A module has VLSI components with heat sinks
protruding from both sides, only a memory module, with its low
components, can be placed next to side 2 of the FVG4A.

In a system with one scalar/vector pair and one or more additional

If the scalar/vector pair are to the lef® of other scalar processors, then

the proceseor of the scalar/vector pair will not become the boot processor
unless other processors fail self-test or have been disabled with the

SET CPU oo

Be command.

Alt.ematwe!y. you can issue the SET

CPU/MNOPRI
Y commend and give the node number of the attached
scalar processor that you do not want to be the boot processor.

L sed

scalar processors, the scalar processor of the pair should be prevented
from being the boot processor for performance reasons.

the alot to the left of the vector processor. The diagram on the right shows
a single scalar/vector pair with additional scaler processors.

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Self-test results are displayed on the console terminal and are reported by
module LEDs. Example B-1 is a sample self-test display for a VAX 6000400 system; the example deliberately includes some failures to illustrate
the type of information reported. Example B-2 shows a sample self-test for
a Model 400 system with twe vector provessors.
Figure B-1 shows the KA64A LEDs after seif-test, and Figure B~2 shows
@,Ea@ LEDs for the
HAG2A and KAG2B modules. If the KAG64A has an
attached vector module, the red LEDs on the KAG4A are also used to find
the failing test number for the vector module. The vector module has a
yellow self-test LED that lights when that module passes self-test.
For o more detailed description of self-test , see your system Owner's Manual
Chapter 6.

Example B-1:

Sample Self-Test Results, Scalar Processors Only

O+0+R

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BB

ROMO = V2.00

wooe ¢ @
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sty

BPD
BYF

BPD

x»z o -@
XBI B +

12810

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>>>»

@ The progress trace.

This line appears when slot 1 holds a KAG4A

module. The KAG4A in slot 1 passed all 37 tests in self-test. (Note
that the progress trace differs in a system when a vector processor is
attached to the CPU in slot 1; see Example B-2.

@ I1dentifies the node number (NODE #).
Lines 3 through 7 refer to XMI node numbers; the XBI lines refer to
VAXBI node numbers.

I1dentifies the module type (TYP).
P = processor
M = memory
A = adapter

Gives gelf-test failure results (STF).
4+ = passed

- = failed

o = not tested as part of the initial power-up test

& Shows boot processor designation (BPD).
E = eligible to be boot processor
D = ineligible to be boot processor
B = designated as boot processor

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Gives extended CPU/memory tests failure results (ETF). Same

)

Shows the second boot processor designation, which may be different
from: that on the first BPD line.

Shwm DWMBA test results, node number, and self-tast results of the
AXBI nodes (XBI). The + or — at the right means that the DWMBA
mm@d or failed when tested by the boot processor. If the DWMBA
passed, @ + or — corresponding to each VAXBI node indicates whether
that node passed or failed its own eelf-test.

Displays the memory array memberghip in interleave sets (ILV). Each
letter denotes a different interleave set.

)

Gives each memory array size and the total working memory size (Mb).

interpretation as STF.

Shows the version number of the boot processor's ROMs (ROMO and
ROM1).

Gives the version number and revigion number of the boot processor’s
EEPROM. The firat number is the base revision of the EEPROM, which
rarely changes. The second number is the revision of console and
diagnostic patches applied to the EEPROM. This number increments
with every patch operation. For petch for base revision 1.00.

Lista the serial number of the syetem (SN).

Sell-Test

B8-3

The self-test display in Example B-2 shows a system with two vector
proCessors.

Example B-2:

Sample Seif-Test Results with Vector Processors

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ROM1 = V2.00

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ETF
BPD

B ¢+
XBl

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>>>

The progress trace indicates that the processor in slot 1 passed all
49 tests that comprise self-test for CPUs with vector processors. This
progress trace differs from that shown in Example B-1. In a system
where the CPU in slot 1 has no attached vector processor, self-test for
that CPU consists of 37 tests.
Vector processors (V) are in slote 2 and 5. The dashed lines indicate
that they are attached to the scalar processors to their right.
The boot processor is determined and is indicated by B. The E for the
other acalar processor indicates that it is eligible to be boot processor.
The E for the vector processor means that it is enabled.
A
vector processor can be disabled with the SET CPU n /NOVECTOR_

ENABLED console command. If this command were issued, a D would
be on the BPD lines to indicate that the specified vector processor has
been disabled.
All processors pass the extended test.
Version 2.0 (or greater) ROMs and EEPROM are required for vector
processing support.

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Figure B-1:

KAS4A LEDs After Seli-Test

[

SELF-TEST PASSED

SELF-TEST FAILED

YELLOW

%AHV
-CODED

NOTE: Interpretation of small red LEDs: ON is a zero, and OFF is a one.

Seli-Test

B-5

Figure B~2:

KAG62A end KA62B LEDs After Self-Test

—

2N
/

SELF-TEST FAILED

SELF-TEST PASSED

MOST
SIGNIFICANT

RED % ALL OFF

% ALL OFF
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RED | | (BD)

OFF

g@l ON

YELLOW

BOOT CPU

BIT

TEST NUMBER

(BINARY)

OR OFF
ON
OFF

SECONDARY CPU

NOTE: Interpretation of small red LEDs: ON is a zero, and OFF is a one.

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CPU

lules and Coneole ROMs
Part Number

ROM Part Number

72016

29-021E9-00

T2016

28-023F9.07

T2011-YA

23-016E8-00

T2011-YC

23-017E9-00

T2011-00

23-005 £9-00

T2011.YB

23-015E9-00

(-00, -WA, -WB)
(-YA, -YB)

dules and ROMs
Part No.

Console
ROM 0

T2016

23-027H9-00

23.028E0-00

T2016-YA

23-026E8-00

23.924E0-00

ROM Replacement

C-1

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INTERFACE
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—

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LEDs

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131

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DIA 2NOSTIC ROM

(ROM 1)

To convert & server module to a timeshare module, you replace the server
consele ROM with a timeshare console ROM. Table C-1 gives the ROM part
numbers, and Figure C-1 and Figure C-2 show the location of the console
ROMe.

CAUTION: Use exireme core when removing and instelling the ROMs. Failur- o do so cowuld result in demaged chip leads. Always wear an antisiatic
wrigt strop end work on an ESD pad.

Using en extracter, remove the server console ROM from the module
(see the figures for the location). Place the extracter under the ROM
and pull up gently until the ROM is unseated.

Install the timeshare conscle ROM for the appropriate VAX mode! that

you ave upgrading to. Align the chip leads carefully when inserting the
ROM into the module.

Place the new timeshare module label over the old Txxwxx-zx server
module label.

The server module has now been converted into & timeshare module.
To convert a T2015 module to one thatsupports

move version 1 of both the console and dmgnostnc ROMs and mstall version
2 ROMs. See Figure C-1 for the location of the ROMs. Follow the procedure
described above.
You must now reconfigure the EEPROM. For this procedure, see "Upgrading
T2016 Coneole and Di
otic ROMe" (A2-01456-10). This part is shipped
in kite and is also available from logistics.

KAG2A and KAG2B Processor Layout (T2011 Module)
CONBOLE
ROM

EEPROM —

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CONNECTOR
SEGMENTS

LEDs

XM
CORNER

DIAGNOSTIC

Figure C-2:

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Installation error messages, 2-8

K
KAG62A and KAG2B LEDs after
self-test,

B-8

KA62A end KAG2B proceasor layout,
CH%CAMA @dmpwr miemmde end

Cunfigumtion rules

C-4

KA64A LEDe after self-test, B-6
KAG4A processor layout, C-2

MS824 memory, A7

Memory
installation,

Default boot device
setting,

3-12

Diagnostic SBupervieor,

6-2 to 6-7

EEPROM
copying contents,

2-6

Model 210, A-7

2-2 to 2-3

eetting perameters,
3-13

3-12 to

EEPROM revieion, 2-9, 3-11

Module handling, A-2 to A-b
Module numbers, 2-1, 3-1, 4-1
Module return, 3-15
MB862A memory
configuration rules, A-7

P
Processor
configuration rules, A-6, A-8
instellation,

2-4

LED interpretation, B-6 to B8
replacement, 3-6 to 3-7
ROM replacement, C-1 to C-4

R
Return procedure,

3-156

ROM replacement, C-1 to C-4
ROM vevision,

2-9, 3-11

index-1

S
SAVE BEPROM command, 2-2 to
2-3

Solf-test results, B-2 o B4
HSerial number, 3-11
Sarial number mismetch, 2-8 to

U
UPDATE command, 2-8 to 2-8,
310 to 3-11

-0

Sarver converston, C-1 te C-4

T
T2011 medule laysut, C-4
T2016 wmodule layoui, C-2

in Models 200 end 300, A-7
VAX Diagnostic Supervisor, 6-2 to
6-7
Verification,

B6-1 to B-7

X
XM configuration rules, A-6 to
A-9

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