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Preface

This manual describes how to install and test the VAX 4000 Model 100A. It

also refers to information on connecting the system to a network, connecting

external options to the system, and booting the operating system.

Audience

This manual is intended for anyone who wants to install the VAX 4000

Model 100A. It is written for both experienced and inexperienced users.

Structure of This Manual

This manual contains one chapter. Each section heading is a step in the

installation procedure and is indicated by the word step and a numeral.

Substeps in the procedure are indicated by a numeral.

Additional Information

See the VAX 4000 Model 100A Operator Information manual for the list of

associated and related documents.

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Summary of Contents for VAX 4000 100A

Page 1: ...4000 Model 100A Installation Information Order Number EK 502AA IN A01 August 1993 This manual describes how to install and test the VAX 4000 Model 100A Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard Massachuse...

Page 2: ...rporation or its affiliated companies Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure by the U S Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Da...

Page 3: ...ng on the Console Terminal and System Unit 1 8 Step 9 Checking the Power Up Test Results 1 9 Step 10 Connecting the System to a Network 1 11 Step 11 Connecting External Options to the System 1 11 Step...

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Page 5: ...nyone who wants to install the VAX 4000 Model 100A It is written for both experienced and inexperienced users Structure of This Manual This manual contains one chapter Each section heading is a step i...

Page 6: ...vention Description MONOSPACE Text displayed on the screen is shown in monospace type italic type Italic type emphasizes important information and indicates the complete titles of manuals Note A note...

Page 7: ...een 20 and 80 Place the system unit at least 1 metre 3 feet from heaters photocopying machines or other operating equipment Place the system unit in a well ventilated location Place the system unit on...

Page 8: ...ot have all the parts listed contact your Digital Sales representative Figure 1 1 The VAX 4000 Model 100A System 1 4 6 7 MLO 009274 2 5 3 System Unit SCSI Terminator H8574 A PN 12 30552 01 One ThinWir...

Page 9: ...be shipped with a label covering ports 0 and 1 After port 3 is properly identified as the console port the OPA0 arrow label may be removed 2 Connect the other end of the terminal cable to a DEC423 MMJ...

Page 10: ...r 1 Assemble the T connector and the two terminators to form a ThinWire terminator 2 Connect the ThinWire terminator to the system unit Figure 1 3 ThinWire Termination 1 3 2 1 2 2 MLO 010201 T Connect...

Page 11: ...onnecting the SCSI Terminator 1 Connect the SCSI terminator to the SCSI port 2 Close the bail lock loops Figure 1 4 Connecting the SCSI Terminator 1 3 2 1 MLO 010202 SCSI Terminator Installation Proce...

Page 12: ...le slot card model only one DSSI terminator will be included and connected and the two right hand DSSI cutouts will be covered with blanks Figure 1 5 Connecting a DSSI Terminator 1 3 2 1 MLO 010203 2...

Page 13: ...f switch is in the off O position 2 Connect the power cord to the system unit 3 Connect the other end of the power cord to an isolated grounded circuit Figure 1 6 Power Cord Connection 1 3 2 1 MLO 010...

Page 14: ...ee the terminal documentation for more information 2 Check the terminal settings See the VAX 4000 Model 100A Operator Information manual for the list of correct settings 3 Turn on the system unit by s...

Page 15: ...the system has not passed the power up test See Example 1 2 for a typical failure Example 1 1 Successful Power Up Test Screen KA52 A VX X VMB 2 14 Performing normal system tests 72 71 70 69 68 67 66...

Page 16: ...0 00000008 r1 21018000 r2 E04EE04E r3 80000000 r4 01000000 r5 04000000 r6 00000002 r7 00000000 r8 00000000 r9 20140758 r10 FFFFFFFE r11 FFFFFFFF dser 0000 cesr 00000000 icsr 01 pcsts F800 pcctl FC00 c...

Page 17: ...Options to the System If you want to connect external options to the system see the VAX 4000 Model 100A Operator Information manual Step 12 Booting the Operating System The system is supplied with fac...

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Page 19: ...Organization structure of subject matter Figures useful Examples useful Table of contents ability to find topic Index ability to find topic Page design overall appearance Print quality What I like bes...

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