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Document:	VAX 6000: Installing the FV64A Vector Option
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Contents
Preface

Chapter 1

vii

_Installing the FV64A
Vector Processor

1.1

Check Requirements and Determine Configuration . .. ....

1-2

1.2

Install the Vector Moduleand Cable ...................

1-4

1.3

Change Systema Number Plate . . . . ....................

i-5

1.4

Return Scalar and Vector Modules . . ... ................

1-8

Chapter 2

Verifying the System

2.1

VerificationOverview . ... ............
... 0 iiinnnn.

2-2

2.2

Run EVUCA to Apply Current ROM Patches ..........
..

2.3

Run the Multinrocessor Testa (Maodel 400 anls) . . .. ... .. ..

2-8

Run the VAX Vector Instruction Exerciger . . . ... ... ... ...

2-10

2.6

Verify System Under OpsratingSystem . . . ............
..

2-12

Appendix A

Modiile Handling

HandlingModules . ...........
.. .. ... ... .. .. ...

A-2

InsertingModules .. ...

.. ... ...

B.1

General Configuration Rules . . ... ....................

B-2

B.2

FV64A Vector Configuration Rules. . . ... ..........
.. ...

Appendix B

...

.. ...

... .. ...

XMl Configuration Rules

Appendix C

Self-Test

Index

Examples
2-1

Sample Self-Test Results (Model 500) ..................

2-3

2-2

EVUCAProgram (Part1l) ...........................

2~4

2-3

EVUCAProgram (Part2) ...........................

2-4

Running the Multiprocessor Diagnostic (Model 400 only) ...

2-8

2-5

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

2-10

RunningUETP

.....

2-12

C-1

Sampie Seii-Test with Vector Proceasors (Model 500). . . . . ..

C-2

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

Figures
1-1

VAX 6000 Vector Processing System

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

1-2

Installationof VIBCable . .. ...

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

1-4

1-3

Front Door(Inside View) ... ..... ... ... ... ...........

i-6

2-1

Verification Flowchart .. ... ... ...

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

2-2

A-1

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

A-2

Inserting the Scalar Processor in an XMI Card Cage.

. . . . ..

A-3

Inserting the Vector Proceesor in an XMI Card Cage.

. . . . ..

B-1

Numberingof XMISlots .........
... ... ............

B-1

B-2

XMI Configuration Rules for Model 400 . . . ... ... ......
..

B-2

B-3

XMI Configuration Rules for Model 600 . . ... .. ... ... . ...

B-3

B—4

Scalar/Vector Configurations ... .............
... .... .

B-4

C-1

KAGS5A LEDs After SelfTest .. .......................

C-3

C-2

KAG4A LEDsAfter Self-Test .......
. ..................

C—

Tables
1

VAX 6000 Series Documentation . . ....................

viii

VAX 6000 Model Level Documentation .................

Assuciated Doovments . . ...

1-1

Module/ROM Reguirements (Minimum Revision) ... ... ...

1-3

B-1

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

B-F,

...

PAGE

INTENTIONALLY

LEFY

BLANK

Preface

intended Audience
This manua! is written for Digital customer service engineers and selfmaintenance customers installing the FV64A vector proceasor in VAX 6000
systems. The FVG4A option can only be used in Model 400 and iater model
syatems.
Document

Structure

This manual uses a structured documentation design. There are many
topics, organized into small sections for efficient 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 is descriptive text.
This manual has two chapters and three appendixzes:

Chapter 1, Inetslling the FV34A Vector Proceesor, describes
gystem preparation a~d installation of the vector processor medule.

Chapter 2, Verifying the System, describes verification procedures.

Appendix A e: plaing how to handle modules.

Appendiz B gives configuration rules for the XMl card cage.

Appendix C summarizes the system self-iest display.

yil

VAX 6000 Series Documents
There are two sets of docuimentation: manuals that apply to all VAX 6000
seiies systems and manuals that are specific to one VAX 6000 model.
Table 1 lists the manuals in the VAX 6000 series ducumentation set.
Table 1:

VAX 6000 Series Documentation

Title

Order Number

Operation

VAX 6000 Seres Owner's Manual

EK-800EA-OM

VAX 6000 Seres Vector Processor Owner’s Manual

EK-80VAA-OM

VAX 6000 Vector Processor Programmer's Guide

EK-80VAA-PG

Service and Installation
VAX 6000 Platjorm Technical User’s Guude

EK-G00EA-TM

VAX 6000 Serwes Installation Guide

EK-S00EA-IN

VAX 6000 Installationsanleitung

EK-800CA-IN

VAX 6000 Guide dnstallaiion

EK-8UOFA-IN

VAX 6000 Guia de instalacion

EX-600SA-IN

VAX 6000 Platform Serviee Manual

EK-800EA-MG

Options and Upgrades
VAX 6000: XM Conversion Manual

EK-850EA-UP

VAX 6000: Installing MSE5A Memories

EK-MS65A-UP

VAX 6000: Installing the H7236-A Battery Backup Option

EK-80BBA-IN

VAX 6000: Installing the FV64A Vector Cption

EK-6OVEA-IN

VAX 6000: Installing the VAXBI Option

EK-80BIA-IN

Manuals specific to models are listed in Table 2

vill

Tabie 2:

VAX 6000 Model Level Documentation

Title

Order Number

Models 200/300/400
VAX 60060 Model 300 and 400 Service Manual

EK-824EA-MG

VAX 6000: Installing Model 200/300/400 Processors

EK-823¢A-UP

VAX 6000 Model 200/ 300/ 400 Processor Consale and
Diagnostic ROM Upgrade Instructions

EK-80ROM-UP

Model 500
VAX 6000 Model 500 Mini-Reference

EK-850BEA-HR

VAX 6000 Model 500 Service Manual

EK-S860EA-MC

VAX 6000 Moael 500 System Technical User’s Guide

EK-880EA-TM

VAX 6000: Installing Mode! 500 Processors

EK-KAS6A-UP

Associated Documents
Table 3 lists other documents that you may find useful.
Table 3:

Assoclated Documents

Title

Order Number

System Hardware Options
VAXBI Expander Cabinet Installation Guude

EK-VBIEA-IN

VAXBI Options Handbook

EB-32256-46

System I/0 Options
CIBCA User Guide

EK-CIBCA-UG

CIXCD Interfare User Gude

EK-CIXCD-UG

DEC LANcontroller 200 Ingtallation Cinde

EK-DEBNI-IN

DEC LANcontroller 400 Installation Guide

EK-DEMNA-IN

InfoServer 100 Installation and Cwners Gide

EK-DISIK-IN

Table 3 (Cont.):

Assoclated Documents

Title

Orde: Number

Syetem /O Options
KDBS50 Dusk Controller User's Guide

EK-KDBS0-UG

KDM?70 Controller User Guide

EK-KDM70-UG

RRD40 Disc Drive Owner's Manual

EK-RRD40-OM

RAS0/RA92 Disk Drive User Guide

EK-ORAS0-UG

SA70 Enclosure User Guide

EK-BATOE-UG

Operating System Manuals
Guide to Maintaining a VMS System

AA-LA344A-TE

Guide to Setting Up o VMS System

AA-LAZ5A-TE

Introduction to VIS System Mancgement

AA-LA2ZAA-TE

ULTRIX-32 Guade to System Ezercizers

AA-KSI5R-TE

VMS Upgrade and Installation Supplement: VAX 6000 Series

AA-LB3SC-TE

VMS Networking Manual

AA-LA4BA-TE

VIS System BMancger’s Manual

AA-LAGOA-TE

VMS VAXclusier Manual

AA LAZTB-TE

Peripherals
HSC Instullation Manual

EK-HSCMN-IN

#4000 DIGITAL £t/ crnet Transceiver Instsliation Marual

EK-H4000-IN

Installing and Using the VT320 Video Terminal

ER-VT320-UC

RV 20 Optecal Disk Cwner’s Monual

EK-ORV20-OM

8C038 Star Coupler User's Guide

EK-8C008-UG

TA78 Magretic Tape Drive User’s Guide

EK-OTA78-UC

Tab'e 3 (Cont.):

Associated Documentis

Title

Order Number

Peripherals

TASC Magnetic Tape Subsystems Owner's Manual

EK -OTAS0-OM

TK70 Streaming Tape Drive Owner's Manual

EK-OTK70-OM

TU81/TA81 and TU /81 PLUS Subsystem User’s Guide

EK-TUAB1-UG

VAX Manuals
VAX Architecture feference Manual

EY-3468E--DP

VAX Systems Hardware Handbook — VAXBI Systems

EB-31892-48

VAX Vector Processing Handbook

EC-E073848

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Chapter 1

installing the FV64A Vector Processor
Adding a vector processor to a VAX 6000 Model 400 or later model system
involves the following steps:
®

Check Requirements and Determine Configuration

Install the Vector Module and Cable

Change System Number Plate

Return Scalar and Vector Modules

NOTE: Make sure that the version of the operating system installied
supports the vector processor (see Digital's Systems and Options Catalog).
If necessary, upgrade the software before proceeding with the hardware
installation.

Be sure to check that the scalar and vector modules are at required minimum
levels for the system (see the applicable revision matrix). Upgrading a Model
400 system to one with a vector processor or adding a second vector processor
requires that the scalar CPU, its ROMs, and the vector module be at certain
minimum revisions.

installing the FV64A Vector Processor

1-1

1.1 Check Requirements and Determine
Configuration

Check thai ail scalar modules in the system and vector
modules to be installed are at the required revision level.
Check that the system has enough memory modules to
provide the memory interleaving required for a vector
processing eystem.

Finally, decide how to configure the XMI card cage (eee
Appendix B for configuration rules).

Figure 1-1:

VAX 6000 Vector Processing System

MEMORY

MEWMORY

‘

MEMDRY

vie l

VECTOR
cPU

SCALAR
cPU

vig
VECTOR
cPu

OWMED
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INTERFACE

1-2

VAX 6000: Installing the

SCALAR
cey

A90

FVG4A Vector Option

Check Module/ROM Revigions

Check to see that the system meets the requirements shown in Table 1-1.
The module revision is indicated on the module and is listed in the SHOW
CONFIGURATION display.

Check Memory Requirements

A single vector processor requires two-way memory interleaving. A system
with two vector processors requires four-way memory interleaving.

Determine Configuration of XMI Card Cage

Figure 1-1 is a block dis sram of a vector processing aystsm. A system with
vector processors attached to scalar processors has specific configuration
rules
Appendix B gives configuration rules for vector procescors
(Section B.2) in addition (o general configuration rules (Section B.1).

Table 1-1:

Module/ROM Requirements (Minimum Revision)

Item

Reguirement®

FVG4A

Revigion J in & dual vector system

KAG4A

Revision K if attached to a vector proceasor

ROMs

Vermon 2 to support vector processing

ROMe

Veraion 3 to support MS65A memories and XM VO devices

KAGBA

Revigion A

*These are the required revigions at publication time; check the system or option revision matrix for the latest requirements.

If necessary remove older revision modules and install spares. Modules
removed from the system must be returned to customer service logistics
(see Section 1.4).

Installing the FV64A Vector Processor

1-3

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CAUTION: 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 XMl card cege, you must hold
the XMl card cage lever. Failure to do so may resuit in damage to che
module.
1

Perform an orderly shutdown of the system.

Turn the upper key switch on the front conirol panel o the Off position.

Open the front cabinet door and remove the plastic door in front of the
XMI cage.

CAUTION: You must wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to the
cabinet when you handl any modules.
Select the slots for the scalar/vector pair based on the information in
Appendix B. The slot to the left of the vector module can be used only
for a memory module, or it must remain empty. Installing any other
kind of module can damage the vector madule.

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

Replace the plastic door and shut the cabinet door.
Power up the system by turning the lower key switch to Halt and the
upper key switch to Enable.
10. Check the self-test display for the new vector processor (see Appendiz C,
Self-Test).

installing the FV64A Vector Processor

1-5

1.3 Change System Number Plate
On the system cabinet firont door, change the number plate
to veflect the number of your system upgrade.

Figure 1-3:

-6

Front Door (inside View)

VAX 6000: Insfalling the

FVB4A Vector Option

Locate the number plate (74-39700-XX) in your upgrade kit.
To change the VAX number plate, working from the inside of the front

cabinet door, remove the retainer and push out the system numbers.
See @ in Figure 1-3. Install the new number for your vector system.

installing the FV64A Vector Processor

1-7

1.4 Return Scalar and Vector Modules

Place any incorrect revision processor modules taken from
the system in ESD bozes and returm them to customer
service logistices.

The modules that you removed from the system should be returned to

customer service logistics, so that they can be modified in accord with
engineering change orders. Place each module in the correct ESD box.
The vector module requires a special ESD box, part number 99-08536-02.

1-8

VAX 6000: installing the

FV64A Vector Option

The first step in verifying the correct operation of the upgraded system is
gelf-test (see Appendix C). Results can be checked by examining the console
display and by checking the module LEDs. The next steps are described in
this chapter. Sections inclade:
Verification Overview
-]

Run EVUCA to Apply Current ROM Patches

Run the Multiprocessor Tests (Model 400 only)
Run the VAX Vector Instruction Exerciser
@

Verify System Under Operating System

If you want to run ROM-based diagnostics, see the diagnostics chapter of
the VAX 6000 system Service Manucl for more information.

Verifying the System

2-1

2.1 Verification Overview
Apply current ROM patcheswith EVUCA. For Model 400
multiprocegsing systems run ER

Inetruction Exerciser and then bom e operating eystem.

Flgure 2-1:

Verification Flowchar

Run EVUCA to &;
Curmrent ROM Patc

W!mlfi
ALt~

W:;m;
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1

Seoo Section 2.2

Bun the VAX Vector

instruction Exerciser

_—

rIRATY

e Mullisresesor Tests
|

|
See Section

2.4

v
Verily System Under

Operating Systemn

2-2

VAX 6000: Instaliing the

See Section 2.5

FVG4A Vector Oplion

See Section 2.3

After the system is powered on, self-test runs and the results are displayed.
Ezample 2-1 shows a system with two scalar/vector pairs. (See Appendiz C
for more details on self-test.)
Examgie 2-1:

Sample Self-Test Results (Mo

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After self-test you then take the steps shown in Figure 2-1 to verify the
upgraded system:
Boot the VAX Diagnostic Supervigsor and run the EVUCA program to
apply current ROM patches. See Section 2.2.

For Model 400 multiproceasor systems run the multiprocessor tests. In
a Model 500 system the multipmcessor tests are automatically run in
self-test. See Section 2 3.
Run the VAX Vector Instruction Exerciser See Section 2 4.
Verify the system under the operating system. See Section 2.5

Verifying the System

2-3

2.2 Run EVUCA to Apply Current ROM Patches
You must run EVUCA to ensure that all CPU modules are

up to the latest patch revision. Boot the X Diagmnostic
Supervisor (VAY/DS), run the autosizer EVS.. ., and then run
the EVUCA program.

Exampie 2-2:

EVUCA Program (Part 1)

>>> BOOT /XMI:D /RS:10 /BI:4 puo

[The VAaX Diagnostic Supervigor banner appears.)

ps> run gvsea @
ps> serect aLL @
D8>

SET TRACE

ps> ruw evuca
.

Program:

EVUCR

VAX

Teating:

EEPROM Update

Utility,

revision

_KAO Ral

Booting

secondary CPU

Teat

Load data

04.

from media

Date file? <EMUCA.BIN>
Searching

for

Data

lcaded.

file

Looking
Patch

6000

00:04:30.61.

for

i{mage

data

patch
is

file.

for

CPU

revision

ROM 02.00 EBPROM 02 00

Do you really want to apply thiw patch {(Hoj, Yes] YES @9
Looking
Patch

for

image

pe' ch
is

for

CPU

revision

ROM 02

00 EEPROM

0z .00

02 .01

Do you really want to apply this patch [(Ho), Yes] YES @D
Test

Determine Typecodes

Test

Update EEPROM data

Getting

2-4

selectabls boot

Updated

primitives

VAX 6000: Instaliing the

for CPU

01,

ROM 02 .00

FV64A Vector Ontion

1.0,

teste,

EVUCA checks ROM levels on all processors and apnlies the latest patches
to each processor. Example 2-2 and Example 2-3 show a sample EEPROM

update of a Model 500 two-proceasor system. In these examples, the boot

processor 18 in slot 1 of the XMl card cage, and a secondary processor is in
slot 4.

At the console prompt, boot VAX/DS. The /R5 qualifier specifies the VAX
Diagnostic Supervisor program.
At the VAX/DS prompt, run the autosizer EVSBA to attach ali devices.
This pracess takes time now, but saves you time when you run the other
subtests

Type SELECT ALL to select all devices in the system configuration.
SET TRACE enables printing of test numbers and names when EVUCA
runs. It allows you to follow the progress of testing.
Issue the RUN EVUCA command to start the program. The EVUCA
banner appears. with its revision level and subtest numbers. It tests
all processors and then loads test 2.

EVUCA displays the data file to be run to update the processors
(EMUCA BIN

for the KAG5A or

ERUCA BIN for the KAG4A) Press

Return to continue the program.

Program messages inform you of

progress.

EVUCA prompts you to verify that a patch 1s to be made. The program
requires verification for each processor to apply patches. Enter YES to
continue the program.

Veritying the System

2-5

Example 2-3:

EVUCA Program (Part 2)

CPU 04 haee the same ROM revisions aa CPU 01 di
Boot

primitives

are the

same

for

these CPUs.

Updat ing CPU 01 @
Primary

CPU

Done

Secondary CPUs ate being updated, please wait a maximum of 20 seconds. ‘D
Updating CPU

Secondary

CPU

Done.

Teat 5: Show Boot primitives @
ROYM boot

primitives

Thie
-

boot

the

device

type

0108

device

type

0C05

boot

primitive

supports

following:

device

type

010

Device KDMI0,

devics

type

0C22

boot

are:

the following:

primitive designation

Device KDBSO,

primitive

supports

the

following:

primitive designation ET
DEBNI,

device

type

0118

Device DEBNA,

device

type

410F

Device DEMNA,

device

type

0C03

This
-

supporta

02.00

primitive designation CI

bevice

revigion

Device CIXCD,

This

primitive

01,

Davice CIBCA,

This
-

boot

for CPU

boot

primitive

supports

the

following:

primitive designation MU

Device

TBKS0,

device

type

Device

TBK70,

device

type

primitives

found

BRBPROM

410B

410B
for

CPU

CPU 04 has the same ROM revisions as CPU 01 GD
Boot

primitives

The primary

CPU

are

the

same

for

was

successfully

these CPUs.

updated.

Secondary CPU 04 was successfully updated.
Current

CPU

ROM

and EEPROM

02.00

revisione

for

each CPU

are:

EEPROM 02 .01

CPU 04 - ROM 02.00 EBEPROM 02.01 @
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VAX 6000: Installing the

FV64A Vector Option

e
@

EVUCA program comparee the existing ROM revisions of ell CPUs
attached. Here, it notes that both CPUs are at the same revision level.
Program informs you that it is updating the CPU at node 1.

Program informs you inhat it is updating secondary CPUs.
example, there is nnly one secondary CPU at node 4.

Iu thie

EVUCA program egins display of boot primitives that are being loaded

into EEPROM.

Again, the program checks that the ROM revision levels of all CPUs

match. This is similar to @.

Update of secondary processor{s) reported.
ROM and EEPROM levels are reported. These revision numbers will
appear at the bottom line of the system's self-test printout at next

aystem reset.

The VAX/DS prompt returns.

Verilying the System

2-7

2.3 Run the Muitiprocessor Tests (Model 400 oniy)
Maodel 500 systems and vingle-processor syetems do not need
this step. The program runs under the VaX Diagnostic
Enpervieor.

Exampie 2-4:

Running the Muktiprocessor Diagnostic (Model 400 only)

p5> RUN BRKMP

Feogram:

BREKMP -- KA64RA MP Bxerciser,

rovision 1.0,

10 tests,

00:04:33.30
_RA0 KAl
Testing:
at

Booting Secondary Processor 604
Teat
Test

Memory Interlock Test
Interprocessor Interrupt Test

Test

Write Brvor

Teat
Test

Cache

Test

¥MI
¥MI

Test

Interrupt
Imvalidate Test

Test

Bus Arbitration Test
Bus Arbiter Collision Test
HMI Lockout Test
Only 2 CPU{s) selected for testing...

KMI LOCROUT can only be verified with 6 CPUs selected.

cont inulng

fast

Cache Coherency Teat

Test

XMI
only

¥M1

Suppress
2

cPU(e)

Test
seslected

for

testing...

SUPPRESS can only be verified with 4 or more CPUs selected.

continuing

Teat

10:

HMultiprocessor Exerciser

End of run, 0 errors detected, paes count
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2-8

VAX 6000: Installing the

FVB4A Vector Option

From the VAY Diagnostic Supervisor (VAX/DS) you can run various

tests. For Model 400 multiprocessor systems, you will need to run the
multiprocessor test; this test runs automatically as part of the self-test

diagnostics in Model 600 systems.

Run the multiprocessor test ERKMP, which tests the interprocessor
interrupts and cache functions for the model number of the system.

@ The VAX/DS prompt returns.

Verifying the System

2-9

2.4 Hun the VAX Vector Instruction Exerciser
Use the VAX Diagnostic Supervisor to run the two-part
vector diegnostic, EVEAG and EVEAH, on each scalar/vector
pair.

Example 2-5:

Running the Vector Diagnostics

DS>

DS> SET QUICK

! Do quick version to take about 6 mine.

DS> DESELECT KAl 9
DS> RUN EVKAG
Program:

@»

ZZ-EVRAG,

VAX

Vector

Instr

Exer

revision

1.0,

71
16:02:48

Testing:

Rkl

Testing

the

Test

VVADDL

Instruction

Test

VSADDL

Instruction

Teat

{other

vector

subtests

unit

attached to

are displayed

KAD.

testing proceeds]

ps> run evian @
[teats

are

displayed])

D8> BOOT 4 &B
ps> DEsELECT kA0
DS>

SELECT

DS>

RUN

®Al

are

RUN

EVKAH

[tests

are

p8> BOOT 1 @@
DsS>

! Change tne boot processor.

EVKAG

[tests
DS>

displayed]
displayed)

! Restore original boot processor.

EXIT

>5>

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VAX 6000: installing the

FV64A Vector Option

tests,

Example 2-5 shows how to run the vector diagnostics from the VAX
Diagnostic Supervisor.
The example assumes that you have run the
autosizer program and selected all devices, as in Example 2-2. If you need
additional information on the VAX Vector Instruction Exerciser, see the
Service Manual for your system.

® Issue the SET QUICK command to »un the shorter version of the tests.

@ All devices were selected previously, so you must now deselect the

second scalar/vector pair from the test sequence while KAO is being

tested.

@® Run the EVKAG diagnostic. The VAX Vector Instruction Exerciser runs
only on the scalar/vector pair from which VAX/DS was booted.

® Run the EVKAH diagnostic.

® From the self-test display printout, find the node number of any other

scalar that has a vector module attached. Then issue the VAX/DS BOOT

command specifying the node number of that scalar CPU. At @, the
BOOT command specifies the CPU at node 4 as the boot processor.

Deselect KAOQ, select KAl, and run EVKAG and EVKAH on KAl
Issue the BOOT command to return the CPU at node 1 to boot processor
and exit.

Verifying the System

2-11

2.5 Verify System Under Operating System
After you have started the operating system, run any
appropriate tests. With VMS, you can use a set of programs
called UETP (User Environment Test Packs ve). Firet log in
and check the devices. Then start the tests.

Example 2-6:

Usoarnams :

SYSTEST

Password:

$ QUETP
Run

"ALL"

Running UETP

Welcoma to VAX/VMS UETP Version V5.x GD

UETP phases or

"SUBSET"

(ALL}?

How many passes of

UETP do you wish to

Bow many

user

simulated

Do you want

Long or

locads

Short

report

you

run

want

format

(

}7?

[145]7?

{Long}?

UEBTP starting at 31-DEC-1990 16:12:23.00 with paramsters:
DEVICE LOAD DECNET CLUSTER
phases, 1 pass, 145 loads, long report.

@ Enter SYSTEST as the username

Obtain the password from the

system manager. After vou log in, check all devices.

® Enter the command @UETP to start the program.

® The VAX/VMS UETP banner apgears and UETP prompts you with

questions. The default answer for each question is in sguare brackets.
Press Return if you wish to enter the default answer. UETP testing
begins when the final question is answered. For more information,
refer to VMS Upgrade and Installation Supplement: VAX 6000 Series.

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VAX 6000: Insialling the

FVE4A Vector Option

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Appendix A

Module Handling
This appendix gives detailed instructions on handling scalar and vector
processor modules for VAX 6000 systems. The sections include:
¢

Flandling Modules

Inserting Modules

Module Handling

A-1

A.1 Handling Modules
Handle the proces.«r modules with care. The technology
used on the 6000 series modules is more vulnerable to static
than past technology. Aleo, these modules have 25 mil leads
to the chips; these leads are very small, close together, and
eagily bent.

Figure A-1:

Holding 6000 Series Processor Modules
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VAX 6000: installing the

FVG4A Vector Option

The 6000 series modules require careful handling. Prepare yourself and
the work area before handling these 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 avoid damaging the processor modules:
1

Always wear an antistatic wrist strap.

Before removing the module from its ESD box, place the box on a clear,

stable surface.

Be sure the box will not slide or fall. Never place the box on the floor.
And be sure no tools, papers, manuals, or anything else that might
damage the module ie near it. Some components on this module can
be damaged by 2 600-volt static charge; paper, for example, cen carry
a charge of 1000 volts.

Hold the module only by the edges, as shown in Figure A-1.
Do not hold the module go that your fingers touch any 25 mil devices,

leads, or XMI fingers

B= sure you do not bend the module as you are

holding it

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

If anything touches the module, components or leads can be damaged.
This includes the antistatic wr.st strap, clothing, jewelry, cables,
components on other modules, and anything in the work area (such
as tools, manuals, or loouz papers)

Module Handling

A-3

A.2 Inserting Modules
Inserting the Scalar Processor in an XMI Card Cage

Figure A-2:

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Figure A-3:

inserting the Vector Processor in an XMi Card Cage
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VAX 6000: Installing the

FVG4A Vector Option

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

Be sure, when inserting a module 1n or removing it from the XMl card
cage, that no part of ihe module comes in contact with another module
or a cable.

When you swap out a module, place it isi 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, unciuttered surface, with side 1 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 leade on the components
are fragile and can be damaged by contact with fingers or any surface.
Hold the XMI card cage handle while removing or inserting the module.
if it 18 not held in place, the handle can spring down and damage the
B

module.
When inserting a module in the card cage. grasp it as shown in
Figure A-2 or in Figure A--3, being careful not to touch any 256 mil

devices, and shide it slowly and gently into the elot.
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 cause damage to a component.

Module Handling

A-5

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Appendix B

XMl Configuration Rules
This appendix gives configuration rules for the XMI card cage. Sections in
this appendix inciude:

General Configuration Rules

FV64A Vector Configuration Rules

Figure B-1 shows the numbering of the XMI card cage slots.

Figure B-1:

Numbering of XMl Siots

\‘___.__“_

XMI CARD CAGE

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DCBAS
8 766543 2 1
meb-0107-62

XMI Configuration Rules

B-1

B.1 General Configuration Rules
Figure B-2 and Figure B-3 show XMI
information for Model 400 and EOD gyetems,

configuration

Figure B-2 shows the maximum number of processor, memory, and I/O
modules that may be nstalled in a Model 400 system. Figure B—3 shows
comparable information for Model 500 systems. Slots wheve a module may
not be installed are indicated by the letter N. Installation in all other slote
is permitted.

Typically, /O adapters are installed first, then processors. follcwed by
Meh. Wy

Figuie 8-2:

XMi Configuration Rules for Modei 400

SLOT

MODULE

LIMIT JE

PROCESSOR

6 @

MEMORY

8 O N

s &

D|CIBIAjolB |7]l6|5]4]32}1

e
NININININEIN
61
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@ Slot E must contein a module.

A DWMBB/A or DWMBA/A module is

in slot E when the system has a VAXB: bus.

A system with a vector processor has special configuration rules; see

The total amount of memory is limited to 512 Mbytes. MS62A and
MS65A memory are supported. No memory is permitted in slots 1 and
E in an XMI-1 card cage.

Section B.2.

Slots 5 through A may not contain /O modules.

B-2

VAX 6000: installing the

FVB4A Vector Option

Figure B-3:

XMi Configuration Rules for Model 500

MODULE
PROCESSOR|

MEMORY

LIMIT

sLoT

]2]1
OolB
|76 5|43
|[E{DICIBlAl

6 @

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Slot E must contain a module. A DWMBB/A module is in slot E when
the system has a VAXBI bus. (A DWMBA/A module shorts power to
)
ground

A system with a vector processor has special configuration rules, see
Section B.2.

The total amount of memory is limited to 512 Mbytes. Uniy, MSG65A
memory is supported. No memory is permitted in slo's 1 and E in an
XMI-1 card cage.

Slots 6 through 9 may not contain I/O modules.

XMI Configuration Rules

B-3

B.2 FV64A Vector Configuration Rules
A vector proceseor must be installed to the left of its
companion ecalar processor. An intermodule cable connects
the two modules. A memory module or an empty elot must be
to the left of the vector processor. Any other configuration
may damage the vector module,

Figure B-4:

Scalar/Vector Configurations

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B-4

VAX 6000 Installing the

FVG4A Vector Option

Table B-1 shows the maximum number of scalar and vector processors
supported in VAX 6000 systems (Model 00 and later).

Table B-1:
Mezimum

mfium

Processor Module Combinations
Mazgizaans

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MvePPRPEP

MVPMVP

Figure B-4 shows configurations for a VAX 6000 system with one or two

vector processors. The left side of the figure indicates the configuration for

two scalar/vecior pairs with a memory module in the slot to the left of the
vector processor. The right side of the figure shows a single scalar/vector
pair with additional scalar processors.
Typically, /O adapters are installed first, then processors, foilow.
d by
memory. However, in a system with a vector processor, the modules should
be installed as shown in Figure B—4. These configurations must be followed
to avoid damage to the modules and for performance reasons:
*

Because the FV64A module has VLS] 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 FV64A module.

In a system with one ecalar/vector pair and one or more additional
scalar processors, the scalar processor of the pair should be prevented
from being the boot processor for performance reasons.
If the scalar/vector puir is to the left of other scalar processors, then the
processor of the scalar/vectcr pair will not become the boot processor
unieas other processors fail self-test or have been disabled with the
SET CPU console command. Alternatively, vou can issue the SET
CPU/NOPRIMARY command and give the node number of the attached
s PR
| S
PR
Y
S
PPy
SR
ecalar processor that you do not want o be the boot processor.

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Appendix C

Self-Test
Self-test results are displayed on the console terminal and are reported by
module LEDs.

Example C-1 shows a sample eelf-iest for a Model 600 system with two
vector processors.

Figure C-1 shows the KA65A LEDs after self-test, and Figure C-2 shows
the LEDs for the KA64A modules. The red LEDs on the scalar CPU are
algo used to find the failing test number for the vector medule. The vector
module has a yellow self-test LED that lights when that module passes
self-test.

For a more detailed description of self-test, see your system Owner’s Manual

Chapter 6.

Sefif-Test

C-1

Exampie C-1:

Sample Self-Test with Vector Processors (Mode! 500)

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)

V- -P

V- -p

8TF

BPD

ETP

BPD

COHSOLE = V2

RBDa = V2 .00

EEPROM = 2.00/2.00

@
NODE ¢

ILV

256 1wl

8N « 8601234567

@ The progress trace indicaies that the processor in slot 1 passed all 67
tests that comprise self-test for Model 5060 CPUs with vector processors.

Vector processors (V) arve in slots 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 indica’ead by B. The E for the
other scalar processor indicates that it is eligit ie to be boot processor.
The E for the vecter processor meane t .t 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 pasa the extended test.
Memory is configured beginring with the largest size memory modulcs.
Since there are two 32-Mbyte modules, together they complete a 4-way
interleave sei.

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VAX 6000: Installing the

FVG4A Vector Option

Figure C-1:

KAG5A LEDs After Self-Test

SELF-TEST FAILED

SELF-TEST PASSED

| P |

YELLOW

RED

TEST NUMBER
N

(BINARY-CODED

> OFF

RED
|

800T CPU

ERROR

SECONDARY CPU

MOST
BUBPITIS AT

DECIMAL)

ERROR
meb-0710-60

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

Self-Test

C-3

Figure C-2:

KAG4A LEDs ARer Seli-Test

—

SELF-TEST PASSED

SELF-TEST FAILED

YELLOW

RED

MOST

GIGNIFICANT
BT

| rawma

L TEST NUMBER
[ (BNARY-CODED
DECIMAL)

RED

BOOT CPU

SECONDARY CPU

rveb-0176-89

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

C-4

VAX 6000: Installing the

FV64A Vector Option

Index
A
Architecture
with vector processors, 1-2

Booting VAX/DS, 24
Boot primitives, 2-6

C
Configuration rules
vector processor, B4

Madule return, 1-8
Multiprocessor tests, 2-8
P

Patching EEPROM, 2-4 to 2-7
Processor
configuration rulec, B-2
verification, 2-1 to 2-12

Processor modules
handling, A-3
inserting into card cage, A-6

XMI, Model 400, B-2

XMI, Model 600, B-2

D
Diegnostic Supervisor, 2—4 to 2-11
Door slug replacement, 1-7

Revision requirements, 1-3

S
Self-test results, C-1 to C-2
System architecture, 1-2

e
ERKMP (multiprocessor test), 2-9
EVKAG/H (vector diagnostic), 2-10

U
UETP (User Environment Test
Package), 2-12

to 2-11

EVSBA (etandalone autesizer), 2-9,

2-10 to 2-11

EVUCA program, 2-4 to 2-7

VAX Diagnostic Supervisor

VAX number plate upgrade, 1-7

LEDs after self-test
Kagda .4
KASBA, C-3

VAX/DS), 2-4 to 2-11

Vector processor

configuration rules, B4 to B-6
diagnostics, 2-10 to 2-11
Verification, 2-1 to 2-12

ViB cable, 1-4

Memory requirements, 1-1
M~dule handling, A-3

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