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AlphaServer 1200User’s GuideOrder Number: EK–AS120–UG. A01This manual is for anyone who manages, operates, or services theAlphaServer 1200 system. It

4-14 User’s GuideExample 4-8 Show Power CommandP00>>> show power StatusPower Supply 0 goodPower Supply 1

SRM Console 4-15Example 4-9 Show Version CommandP00>>> show versionversion V5.0-2 20-OCT-1997 13:59:28P00>>>The show version co

4-16 User’s Guide4.4 Creating a Power-Up ScriptThe system comes with a special nonvolatile file named “nvram” that is storedin EEROM. Nvram is a

SRM Console 4-17Editing the Nvram ScriptYou can create an nvram script to include any commands you want the system toexecute at power-up.You create

4-18 User’s Guide4.5 Booting the Operating SystemThe boot command is used to boot the operating system.Example 4-12 Boot CommandP00>>>

SRM Console 4-19(boot dkb0.0.0.4.1 -flags a)...setting affinity to the primary CPUjumping to bootstrap code Digital UNIX boot –Fri Nov 22 21:24:

4-20 User’s Guide4.6 Configuring the System4.6.1 Configuring DSSIThe set host command is used for system configuration when a DSSI device is inthe

SRM Console 4-21The set host command connects the console program to another DUP server on anMSCP DSSI device. You can use the DUP protocol to exam

4-22 User’s Guide4.6.2 Configuring a PCI NVRAM ModuleThe prcache command is used for system configuration when a PCI NVRAMmodule is in the system.

SRM Console 4-234.7 Testing the SystemThe test command runs firmware diagnostics for components of the systemdrawer. This command is used to test

xiPrefaceIntended AudienceThis manual is for anyone who manages, operates, or services an AlphaServer 1200system.Document StructureThis manual uses a

4-24 User’s GuideTesting SCSI disksNo CD/ROM present, skipping embedded SCSI testTesting other SCSI devices (read-only)..Testing floppy drive (dva0

SRM Console 4-25The test command runs console-based exercisers for devices in the system.Testing can be aborted by Ctrl/C.NOTE: If you are running

4-26 User’s Guide4.8 Making the System SecurePlacing the console in secure mode ensures that unauthorized persons cannotgain access to the system.

SRM Console 4-27Example 4-17 Set Secure CommandP00>>> set secure # In this example a password # has been set.Console is secure. Please

4-28 User’s GuideExample 4-18 Login CommandP00>>> login # System is not in secure # mode.Secure not set. Please set the password.P00>

SRM Console 4-29If you have forgotten the current password, clear the password as follows:• From the Local Console Terminal1. Enter the login comm

4-30 User’s GuideExample 4-19 Clear Password CommandP00>>> clear passwordPlease enter the password: # Password is not echoed.Password su

SRM Console 4-314.9 Stopping and Starting CPUsThe start, halt, and continue commands are used to stop and start a program onthe specified CPU.Exam

4-32 User’s GuidestartThe start command starts a program that was previously loaded on the processorspecified. If none is specified, the program is

SRM Console 4-334.10 Updating FirmwareThe lfu command is used to update firmware from the SRM console prompt.Example 4-21 Lfu CommandP00>>&

xiiDocumentation TitlesTable 1 lists the books in the AlphaServer 1200 documentation set.Table 1 AlphaServer 1200 DocumentationTitle Order NumberUse

4-34 User’s GuideExample 4-21 Lfu Command (Continued)WARNING: updates may take several minutes to complete for each device.Confirm update on: Alp

SRM Console 4-354.11 Forcing a System Crash DumpThe crash command forces a crash dump to the selected device on DIGITALUNIX and OpenVMS systems.Ex

4-36 User’s Guide4.12 Using Environment VariablesEnvironment variables pass configuration information between the console andthe operating system.

SRM Console 4-37set envarThe set command sets or modifies the value of an environment variable. It can alsobe used to create a new environment vari

4-38 User’s GuideExample 4–24 Creating a User-Defined Environment VariableP00>>> edit nvramediting ‘nvram’0 bytes read in*10 set mopv3_

SRM Console 4-394.13 Depositing and Examining DataThe deposit command stores data in a specified location. The examine commanddisplays the content

4-40 User’s GuideExample 4-26 Examine Command (Continued)grp: 20 ( R4) 0000000000005000grp: 28 ( R5) 000000000FFFE000grp: 30 ( R6) 00000

SRM Console 4-41-o Defines data size as octaword.-h Defines data size as hexword.-d Instruction decode (examine command only)-n value The number of

4-42 User’s Guide4.14 Reading a FileThe more command displays a file one screen at a time.Example 4-27 More CommandP00>>> more el #Disp

SRM Console 4-434.15 Initializing the SystemThe initialize command resets the system and executes the power-up tests.Example 4-28 Initialize Com

Overview 1-1Chapter 1OverviewThis chapter provides an overview of the AlphaServer 1200 system features andcapabilities. The following topics are co

4-44 User’s GuideThe initialize command resets the system. Issuing this command is equivalent topressing the Reset button. The syntax is:initialize

SRM Console 4-454.16 Finding HelpThe help (or man) command displays basic information about a command.Example 4-29 Help (or Man) CommandP00>&g

4-46 User’s Guide4.17 Switching from SRM to AlphaBIOS ConsoleIt is necessary to switch to the AlphaBIOS console to run configuration utilities.To

SRM Console 4-474.18 Environment Variable SummaryEnvironment variables pass configuration information between the console andthe operating system.

4-48 User’s GuideTable 4-6 Environment Variable Summary (Continued)EnvironmentVariable Functionmemory_test Specifies the extent to which memory w

SRM Console 4-49auto_actionSpecifies the action the console takes any time the system powers up, fails, or resets.When the setting involves autoboo

4-50 User’s Guideboot_osflagsThe boot_osflags environment variable passes information to the boot command.That information is dependent on the ope

SRM Console 4-51Table 4-7 Settings for boot_osflags Bootflags (OpenVMS)Flags_Value Bit Number Meaning1 0 Bootstrap conversationally (enables you

4-52 User’s GuideconsoleThe console terminal can be either a graphics monitor or a serial terminal. Theconsole environment variable specifies which

SRM Console 4-53ew*0_modeSets an Ethernet controller to run an AUI, ThinWire, or twisted-pair Ethernetnetwork. The default is auto-sense. For the f

1-2 User’s Guide1.1 System ArchitectureThe AlphaServer 1200 is a high-performance system. Figure 1–1 shows thesystem architecture.Figure 1–1 Sys

4-54 User’s Guidekbd_hardware_typeUsed only on systems with the language variant 3C (Français), this environmentvariable sets the keyboard hardware

SRM Console 4-55memory_testDetermines the extent of memory testing on the next reset. The syntax is:set memory_test valueThe options for value are:

4-56 User’s Guideos_typeThe os_type environment variable specifies the default operating system. Thisvariable is set at the factory to the setting

SRM Console 4-57pci_parityDisables or enables parity checking on the PCI bus.Some PCI devices do not implement PCI parity checking, and some have a

4-58 User’s Guidepk*0_host_idSets the controller host bus node ID to a value between 0 and 7.Each SCSI bus in the system requires a controller. Bus

SRM Console 4-59 tt_allow_loginEnables or disables login to the SRM console firmware on alternate console ports. Ifthe environment variable console

AlphaBIOS Console 5-1Chapter 5AlphaBIOS ConsoleAlphaBIOS is the graphical interface that supports the Microsoft Windows NToperating system and some

5-2 User’s Guide5.1 Starting AlphaBIOSStart AlphaBIOS Setup by pressing F2 from the Boot screen displayed at power-up or reset.Figure 5-1 Boot Scr

AlphaBIOS Console 5-3The Boot screen shown in Figure 5-1 is displayed at power-up and reset. Press F2 atthis screen to enter the setup program.The

Overview 1-3The AlphaServer 1200 pedestal system is housed in an enclosure containing themotherboard, CPU cards, memory modules, and power supplies

5-4 User’s Guide5.2 Keyboard Conventions and HelpAlphaBIOS uses universally accepted keys and key combinations for navigatingthe interface and sele

AlphaBIOS Console 5-5Figure 5-4 Second-Level Help ScreenHelp: Action KeysTAB Move highlight forward between fields of a dialog.SHIFT+TAB

5-6 User’s Guide5.3 Displaying the System ConfigurationThe Display System Configuration screen gives information about the system’sinstalled proces

AlphaBIOS Console 5-7Display the system configuration as follows:1. Start AlphaBIOS, select Display System Configuration, and press Enter.2. In th

5-8 User’s Guide5.3.1 System Board ConfigurationFigure 5-6 System Board ConfigurationDisplay System Configuration F1=HelpSystemboard Con

AlphaBIOS Console 5-9System type — The model number of the system.Processor — The model and revision of the processor chip. Revision-levelinformati

5-10 User’s Guide5.3.2 Hard Disk ConfigurationFigure 5-7 Hard Disk ConfigurationDisplay System ConfigurationHard Disk ConfigurationSystemboard Co

AlphaBIOS Console 5-11Physical disk ID — Based on the SCSI ID. The disk with the lowest SCSI ID isdisk 0, the disk with the next lowest SCSI ID is

5-12 User’s Guide5.3.3 PCI ConfigurationFigure 5-8 PCI ConfigurationDisplay System Configuration F1=HelpSystemboard ConfigurationHar

AlphaBIOS Console 5-13Device name — The name and model of the device as recorded in the device’sfirmware.Device type — Lists the function of the de

1-4 User’s Guide1.2 System FeaturesThe system provides a number of features that enhance its reliability andimprove its expansion capabilities, as

5-14 User’s Guide Figure 5-9 Advanced PCI InformationAdvanced PCI InformationBus Number=0, Device Number=7, Function Number=0Configuration Space:

AlphaBIOS Console 5-155.3.4 EISA ConfigurationFigure 5-10 EISA ConfigurationDisplay System configurationEISA ConfigurationSystemboard Configurati

5-16 User’s Guide5.3.5 SCSI ConfigurationFigure 5-11 SCSI ConfigurationDisplay System ConfigurationSystemboard ConfigurationHard Disk Configuratio

AlphaBIOS Console 5-17SCSI controller information — Describes the physical characteristics of theselected SCSI controller. This line includes:Contr

5-18 User’s Guide5.3.6 System Bus ConfigurationFigure 5-12 System Bus ConfigurationDisplay System Configuration F1=HelpMC Bus Configurat

AlphaBIOS Console 5-195.3.7 Memory ConfigurationFigure 5-13 Memory ConfigurationDisplay System Configuration F1=HelpMemory Confi

5-20 User’s Guide5.3.8 Integrated PeripheralsFigure 5-14 Integrated PeripheralsDisplay System ConfigurationIntegrated PeripheralsSystemboard Confi

AlphaBIOS Console 5-21Device type — The physical device as it exists on the system board.MS DOS name — Shows if the device is enabled, and if it is

5-22 User’s Guide5.4 Updating FirmwareInsert the CD-ROM or diskette with the updated firmware and select UpgradeAlphaBIOS from the main AlphaBIOS Se

AlphaBIOS Console 5-23As new versions of Windows NT are released, it might be necessary to upgradeAlphaBIOS to the latest version. Also, as improve

Overview 1-5• UltraSCSI backplaneSupports high-performance drivetechnology.• Hot swap disk capabilityAllows replacement of StorageWorks diskdrives

5-24 User’s Guide5.5 Setting Up the Hard DiskYou can perform either an express or a custom hard disk setup. An expresssetup, described in this sect

AlphaBIOS Console 5-25Partition number — Within a single drive, partition numbers are assigned insequential order: 1, 2, 3, and so on. The partitio

5-26 User’s Guide5.5.1 Creating and Deleting Partitions ManuallyUse the Create Partition and Delete Partition options if you need to create acusto

AlphaBIOS Console 5-27To delete a partition1. Start AlphaBIOS and select Hard Disk Setup. Press Enter.2. Select the partition to be deleted (see

5-28 User’s Guide5.5.2 Formatting a FAT PartitionAlphaBIOS can format partitions with the FAT file system. Use Windows NT toformat a partition usin

AlphaBIOS Console 5-29To format a FAT partition1. Start AlphaBIOS and select Hard Disk Setup. Press Enter.2. Select the partition to be formatted

5-30 User’s Guide5.6 Performing Setup TasksCMOS Setup is used to configure several system parameters. CMOS Setup hastwo modes: Standard CMOS Setup

AlphaBIOS Console 5-31Date and time — When setting the time, use the 24-hour format. (For example,10:00 p.m. is 22:00:00.)Floppy drive — The only d

5-32 User’s GuideFigure 5-22 Advanced CMOS Setup ScreenPCI Parity Checking: DisabledPower-up Memory Test: EnabledAlphaBIOS Password Option: Dis

AlphaBIOS Console 5-33PCI parity checking — Enables and disables settings for PCI parity checking,which ensures data integrity across the PCI bus.

1-6 User’s Guide1.3 Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsThe controls and indicators on the front panel of the system unit are shown inFigure 1-1 an

5-34 User’s Guide5.7 Installing Windows NTInstall Windows NT from CD-ROM. Up to four versions of the operating systemcan be resident in the system

AlphaBIOS Console 5-35If Windows NT was installed at the factory, Windows NT setup will startautomatically the first time the system powers up.NOTE

5-36 User’s Guide5.8 Selecting the Version of Windows NTUp to four versions of Windows NT can reside on the system at one time. Selectthe version

AlphaBIOS Console 5-37NOTE: The term “operating system selection,” as it is used in this context, refers toa version of Windows NT. It does not per

5-38 User’s Guide5.8.1 Designating a Primary Operating SystemFigure 5-25 Primary Operating System AlphaBIOS 5.29Please s

AlphaBIOS Console 5-39Multiple versions of Windows NT can be installed at the same time. This can bevery useful in a variety of circumstances for

5-40 User’s Guide5.8.2 Primary Operating System and the Auto Start OptionThe process of setting up your operating system selections is similar to u

AlphaBIOS Console 5-41Primary operating system — The OS that appears first on the AlphaBIOS Bootscreen. It is also the version of the OS that auto

5-42 User’s GuideOS options — Lists the startup parameters passed to the operating system for anoperating system selection. One example of a startup

AlphaBIOS Console 5-43Validate OS selection (F9 key) — Validates the fields in the currently selectedOS selection. The validation routine checks th

Overview 1-7Table 1-1 Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsControl or Indicator Function(1) Halt button Halts an OpenVMS or DIGITAL UNIXsystem, retu

5-44 User’s Guide5.9 Switching from AlphaBIOS to SRM ConsoleIt is necessary to switch to the SRM console to boot DIGITAL UNIX orOpenVMS or to run f

AlphaBIOS Console 5-45DIGITAL UNIX and OpenVMS are booted and firmware-based diagnostics are runfrom the SRM console. Follow this procedure to swit

5-46 User’s Guide5.10 Running Utility ProgramsMaintenance programs such as RAID and EISA configuration utilities are runfrom the AlphaBIOS Utilitie

AlphaBIOS Console 5-475.10.1 Running Utilities from a Graphics Monitor1. Start AlphaBIOS Setup. If the system is in the SRM console, set the SRMc

5-48 User’s Guide5.10.2 Running Utilities from a Serial TerminalUtilities are run from a serial terminal in the same way as from a graphics monitor

Managing the System Remotely 6-1Chapter 6Managing the System RemotelyThis chapter describes how to manage the system from a remote location using th

6-2 User’s Guide6.1 RCM OverviewThe remote console manager (RCM) monitors and controls the system remotely.The control logic resides on the system

Managing the System Remotely 6-36.2 First-Time SetupTo set up the RCM to monitor a system remotely, connect the console terminaland modem to the por

6-4 User’s Guide6.2.1 Configuring the ModemThe RCM requires a Hayes-compatible modem. The controls that the RCM sends tothe modem are acceptable

Managing the System Remotely 6-56.2.2 Dialing In and Invoking RCMTo dial in to the RCM modem port, dial the modem, enter the modem password atthe #

First Printing, October 1997Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in themanner described in this publica

1-8 User’s Guide1.4 Rear Panel Ports and SlotsThe ports and slots on the rear of the system unit are shown in Figure 1–3 anddescribed in Table 1-2

6-6 User’s Guide4. To terminate the modem connection, enter the RCM hangup command. RCM> hangup If the modem connection is terminated withou

Managing the System Remotely 6-76.3 RCM CommandsThe RCM commands given in Table 6-1 are used to control and monitor asystem remotely.Table 6-1 RCM

6-8 User’s GuideCommand Conventions• The commands are not case sensitive.• A command must be entered in full.• You can delete an incorrect comma

Managing the System Remotely 6-9Two conditions must be met for the alert_enable command to work:• A modem dial-out string must be entered from the

6-10 User’s GuideThe enable command can fail for the following reasons:• No modem access password was set.• The initialization string or the answ

Managing the System Remotely 6-11haltinThe haltin command halts a managed system and forces a halt assertion. The haltincommand is equivalent to p

6-12 User’s GuidepoweronThe poweron command requests the RCM to power on the system. The poweroncommand is equivalent to pressing the On/Off butt

Managing the System Remotely 6-13The following events occur when the reset command is executed:• The system restarts and the system console firmwa

6-14 User’s GuideThe minimum password length is one character, followed by a carriage return. Ifonly a carriage return is entered, the command fai

Managing the System Remotely 6-15Table 6-2 RCM Status Command FieldsItem DescriptionFirmware Rev: Revision of RCM firmware.Escape Sequence: Curren

Overview 1-9Table 1-2 Rear Panel Ports and SlotsPort or Slot Used to connect...(1) Up to six PCI slots and onePCI/EISA slotOption cards for net

6-16 User’s Guide6.4 Dial-Out AlertsWhen you are not monitoring the system remotely, you can use the RCM dial-out feature to notify you of a power

Managing the System Remotely 6-17Composing the Dial-Out StringEnter the set rcm_dialout command from the SRM console to compose the dial-outstring.

6-18 User’s GuideTable 6-3 Elements of the Dial-Out StringATXDT AT = AttentionX = Forces the modem to dial “blindly” (not look for adial tone).

Managing the System Remotely 6-196.5 Using the RCM SwitchpackThe RCM operating mode is controlled by a switchpack on the system board.Use the switc

6-20 User’s GuideFigure 6-3 RCM Switches (Factory Settings)1234ONPKW0950-97Switch Name Description1 EN RCM Enables or disables the RCM. The defa

Managing the System Remotely 6-21Uses of the SwitchpackYou can use the RCM switchpack to change the RCM operating mode or disable theRCM altogether.

6-22 User’s GuideResetting the RCM to Factory DefaultsYou can reset the RCM to factory settings, if desired. You would need to do this ifyou forg

Managing the System Remotely 6-236.6 Troubleshooting GuideTable 6-4 is a list of possible causes and suggested solutions for symptoms youmight see.T

6-24 User’s GuideTable 6-4 RCM Troubleshooting (continued)Symptom Possible Cause Suggested SolutionRCM does not answerwhen the modem iscalled.Mod

Managing the System Remotely 6-25Table 6-4 RCM Troubleshooting (continued)Symptom Possible Cause Suggested SolutionRCM installation iscomplete, bu

1-10 User’s Guide1.5 Console TerminalThe console terminal can be either a serial terminal or a graphics monitor. Thepower-up display prints to this

6-26 User’s Guide6.7 Modem Dialog DetailsThis section is intended to help you reprogram your modem if necessary.Default Initialization and Answer

Managing the System Remotely 6-27Initialization String SubstitutionsThe following modems require modified initialization strings.Modem Model Initial

Installing Components 7-1Chapter 7Installing ComponentsThis chapter provides system component removal and replacement procedures.Sections include:•

7-2 User’s Guide7.1 Preparing to Install or Remove ComponentsTo prepare your system for installation and removal of components, you willneed to as

Installing Components 7-3When handling internal system components, use an antistatic wrist strap to avoiddamaging the components. Figure 7–1 show

7-4 User’s Guide7.2 Top Cover and Side Panel Removal andReplacementDepending on the components involved, you may not need to remove all panelsfrom

Installing Components 7-5Top Cover and Side Panel RemovalCAUTION: Make sure the system unit On/Off button is in the "off" position befor

7-6 User’s GuideTop Cover and Side Panel ReplacementRefer to Figure 7–3 to replace the top cover and side panels of the system unit.Figure 7–3 R

Installing Components 7-71. Align the guides on the top and bottom inside of the side panel with the lip ofthe system unit frame.2. Tilt the side p

Overview 1-11The console terminal can be a serial (character cell) terminal connected to the COM1port or a graphics monitor connected to a VGA adap

7-8 User’s Guide7.3 Installing a CPU ModuleRemove the top cover and left side panel to access the system board. After youhave installed the new m

Installing Components 7-9NOTE: Before removing the CPU card, you must remove the memory cardadjacent to it. See Section 7.4 for the memory card

7-10 User’s Guide7.4 Installing a Memory DIMM PairRemove the top cover and side panel to access the system board. After you havere-installed the

Installing Components 7-11Figure 7–7 Riser Card DIMM Slots01234567PKW0505A-97Memory Card Removal and DIMM Installation1. Shut down the operating

7-12 User’s GuideFigure 7–8 Memory Card InstallationIP00216BWARNING: CPU modules and memory modules have parts that operate at hightemperatures.

Installing Components 7-137.5 Installing a PCI or EISA/ISA CardRemove the top cover and left side panel to access the system board. After youhave

7-14 User’s GuideOption Card Installation1. Shut down the operating system and power down the system.2. Remove the top cover and left side panel.

Installing Components 7-157.6 Installing a Power SupplyThe following procedures describe how to install and remove a power supply.The procedures f

7-16 User’s GuidePower Supply Removal1. Shut down the operating system and power down the system.2. Remove the top cover and right side panel.3.

Installing Components 7-17Figure 7–12 Installing a Power SupplyIP00176SecondPowerSupplyPosition forSecondPower SupplyRear ScrewsInternal ScrewsCa

1-12 User’s Guide1.6 OptionsOptions include storage, PCI and EISA/ISA I/O cards, and memory cards.Figure 1–4 shows storage option compartments.Figu

Troubleshooting 8-1Chapter 8TroubleshootingThis chapter contains basic troubleshooting information. For more abouttroubleshooting, see the AlphaSer

8-2 User’s Guide8.1 System Does Not Power UpWhen the system does not power up, the problem may be a disconnected powercord, a loose cable, a fault

Troubleshooting 8-3If the system does not power up• Are the power cords plugged in?• Are the cover and side panels closed and the interlock engag

8-4 User’s Guide8.2 Control Panel Display Indicates an ErrorThe control panel display indicates the likely device causing the failure.Figure 8–3

Troubleshooting 8-5Table 8–1 Control Panel DisplayField Content Display MeaningCPU number P0–P1 CPU reporting statusStatus TEST Tests are executi

Index-1Index?? command, RCM, 6-14AAccessoriesidentifying, 2-5Advanced CMOS setup screen,AlphaBIOS, 5-32alert_clr command, RCM, 6-12alert_dis command,

Index-2passing information to command,4-50Windows NT, 3-24CCDROM drivelocation, 1-12clear envar command, SRM, 4-3clear password command, SRM, 4-30clea

Index-3Eedit command, SRM, 4-3, 4-38EISA configuration screen,AlphaBIOS, 5-15enable command, RCM, 6-13Environment variables, SRM, 4-36auto_action, 3-7

Overview 1-13• Graphics• SoundMemory OptionsYou can increase your system’s memory to 2 gigabytes by using variouscombinations of memory options.

Index-4AlphaBIOS second-level helpscreen, 5-5help command, LFU, 3-44, 3-45help command, RCM, 6-14help command, SRM, 4-3, 4-45IIndicatorsfront panel, 1

Index-5determining extent of testing,SRM, 4-55enabling and disabling settings inAlphaBIOS, 5-33Memory tests, 3-5memory_test environment variable,SRM,

Index-6pk*0_fast environment variable,SRM, 4-48, 4-57pk*0_host_id environment variable,SRM, 4-48, 4-58pk*0_soft_term environment variable,SRM, 4-48, 4

Index-7set password command, SRM, 4-4, 4-26set secure command, SRM, 4-4, 4-27setesc command, RCM, 6-17setpass command, RCM, 6-18Setting an environment

Index-8boot_osflags, OpenVMS, 4-50bootdef_dev, 4-47com*_baud, 4-47, 4-51commands for displaying thevalue or setting, 4-37commands for modifying, 4-37c

Index-9Version selection, Windows NT, 5-42WWindows NTauto start, 5-46booting, 3-24console for, 5-1designating primary operatingsystem, 5-44installing,

Installing the System 2-1Chapter 2Installing the SystemThis chapter explains how to set up and install your system hardware. The followingtopics a

2-2 User’s GuideFigure 2–1 System Dimensions and Service AreaMA0090835 cm(14.1 in)53 cm(21 in)44 cm(17.4 in)65 cm(26 in)1 m(36 in)2.3 Environment

Installing the System 2-32.4 Power RequirementsYour system ships with two power supplies. Both power supplies connect to an ACoutlet.Figure 2–2

iiiContentsPreface...xiChapter 1 Overview1

2-4 User’s Guide2.5 Acoustical DataTable 2-2 Acoustics - Declared Values per ISO 9296 and ISO7779Sound Power LevelLWAd BSound Pressure LevelLpAm

Installing the System 2-52.6 System AccessoriesFigure 2-3 shows the accessories that are included with the system. Table 2-2describes the accessor

2-6 User’s Guide2.7 Connecting the SystemConnect the system components as shown in Figure 2–4.Figure 2–4 System Connections21VTxxxRCMVGAML01416

Installing the System 2-72.8 Connecting to Network HardwareThe system supports various network options. You can connect to ThinWire, asshown in

2-8 User’s Guide2.9 Locking the SystemPedestal systems are protected by a key lock located on the front. Turning the key tothe left locks the fro

Operation 3-1Chapter 3OperationThis chapter provides basic operating instructions, including powering up the system,booting, and operating system i

3-2 User’s Guide3.1 Powering Up the SystemTo power up the system, press the On/Off button to the On position.Figure 3–1 Location of On/Off Butto

Operation 3-3Power up the system by pressing in the On/Off button (see Figure 3–1). Testingbegins, and screen text similar to that in Example 3-1

3-4 User’s Guide3.2 Power-Up DisplayThe entire power-up display prints to a serial terminal (if the consoleenvironment variable is set to serial);

Operation 3-5On power-up, the SROM code on each CPU module loads into that module’s I-cache and tests the processor chip. If any test fails, power

iv3.9.3 Updating Firmware from Floppy Disk—Performing the Update ...3-363.9.4 Updating Firmware from a Network Device ...

3-6 User’s GuideExample 3–1 Power-Up Display (Continued)starting console on CPU 0 sizing memory

Operation 3-7The primary CPU is determined for the last time. The primary CPU unloadsPALcode and decompression code from the FEPROM on the system b

3-8 User’s Guide3.3 Booting DIGITAL UNIXDIGITAL UNIX® can be booted from a local disk, a disk connected through acluster, or a remote disk through

Operation 3-9Example 3–2 Booting DIGITAL UNIX from a Local Disk(Continued)The system is ready.DIGITAL UNIX Version 4.0B The

3-10 User’s GuideExample 3–3 Booting DIGITAL UNIX from a Disk on a ClusterP00>>> show boot* boot_a

Operation 3-11The show boot* command lists all environment variables that begin with thestring “boot.” In this example, the bootdef_dev environme

3-12 User’s GuideExample 3–4 Booting DIGITAL UNIX from a Remote DiskP00>>> show network p

Operation 3-13The show network command displays device information, including name andtype of connection to the system. See Section 4.3 for a descr

3-14 User’s Guide3.4 Installing DIGITAL UNIXDIGITAL UNIX is installed from the CD-ROM. Refer to the documentationshipped with the CD-ROM for insta

Operation 3-15Example 3–5 Installing DIGITAL UNIX (Continued)Alpha boot: available memory from 0x2dfe000 to 0x7fff6000physical memory = 2048.00 m

v5.3.8 Integrated Peripherals ...5-205.4 Updating Firmware ...

3-16 User’s Guide3.5 Booting OpenVMSOpenVMS can be booted from a local disk, a disk connected through a cluster,or a remote disk through an Etherne

Operation 3-17Example 3–6 Booting OpenVMS from a Local Disk (Continued)CPU 0 booting(boot dkb0.0.0.2.1 -flags 0)Building FRU tableblock 0 of dkb0

3-18 User’s GuideExample 3–7 Booting OpenVMS from a Disk on a ClusterP00>>> show bootdef_dev bootdef_dev

Operation 3-19The bootdef_dev environment variable specifies the default boot device. Inthis example, the default boot device was previously set to

3-20 User’s GuideExample 3–8 Booting OpenVMS from a Remote DiskP00>>> show device polling ncr0 (NCR

Operation 3-21The show device command displays device information, including name andtype of connection to the system. In this example the Ethernet

3-22 User’s Guide3.6 Installing OpenVMSOpenVMS is installed from the CD-ROM. Refer to the documentation shippedwith the CD-ROM for complete install

Operation 3-23Example 3–9 Installing OpenVMS (Continued)Installing required known files... Configuring devices...*****************************

3-24 User’s Guide3.7 Booting Windows NTMicrosoft Windows NT is started from the AlphaBIOS Boot screen.Figure 3–2 AlphaBIOS Boot Screen

Operation 3-25Two SRM environment variables must be set properly for Windows NT to boot. Thesetting of the SRM os_type environment variable determ

viExamples3–1 Power-Up Display...3-43–2 Booting DIGITAL UNIX from a L

3-26 User’s Guide3.8 Installing Windows NTWindows NT is installed from the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the drive,start AlphaBIOS Setup, select

Operation 3-27Windows NT requires a partitioned and formatted hard disk drive. If your drive isnot partitioned or formatted, follow the instructio

3-28 User’s Guide3.9 Updating FirmwareStart the Loadable Firmware Update (LFU) utility by issuing the lfu commandat the SRM console prompt, booting

Operation 3-29Use the Loadable Firmware Update (LFU) utility to update system firmware.You can start LFU from either the SRM console or the AlphaB

3-30 User’s Guide3.9.1 Updating Firmware from the CD-ROMInsert the Alpha CD-ROM, start LFU, and select cda0 as the load device.Example 3–12 Upda

Operation 3-31Select the device from which firmware will be loaded. The choices are theinternal CD-ROM, the internal floppy disk, or a network devi

3-32 User’s GuideExample 3–12 Updating Firmware from the CD-ROM (Continued)UPD> update * WARNING: up

Operation 3-33The update command updates the device specified or all devices. In thisexample, the wildcard indicates that all devices supported by

3-34 User’s Guide3.9.2 Updating Firmware from Floppy Disk — Creating theDiskettesCreate the update diskettes before starting LFU. See Section 3.9.

Operation 3-35Example 3–13 Creating Update Diskettes on an OpenVMSSystemConsole update diskette$ inquire ignore "Insert blank HD floppy in D

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3-36 User’s Guide3.9.3 Updating Firmware from Floppy Disk — Performingthe UpdateInsert an update diskette (see Section 3.9.2) into the floppy driv

Operation 3-37Select the device from which firmware will be loaded. The choices are theinternal CD-ROM, the internal floppy disk, or a network devi

3-38 User’s GuideExample 3–14 Updating Firmware from the Floppy Disk(Continued)UPD> update pfi0

Operation 3-39The update command updates the device specified or all devices.For each device, you are asked to confirm that you want to update thef

3-40 User’s Guide3.9.4 Updating Firmware from a Network DeviceCopy files to the local MOP server’s MOP load area, start LFU, and select ewa0as the

Operation 3-41Before starting LFU, download the update files from the Internet. You will need thefiles with the extension .SYS. Copy these files t

3-42 User’s GuideExample 3–16 Updating Firmware from a Network Device(Continued)UPD> update * -all

Operation 3-43The update command updates the device specified or all devices. In thisexample, the wildcard indicates that all devices supported by

3-44 User’s Guide3.9.5 LFU CommandsThe commands summarized in Table 3–2 are used to update system firmware.Table 3–2 LFU Command SummaryCommand F

Operation 3-45displayThe display command shows the physical configuration of the system. Display isequivalent to issuing the SRM console command

viii5–18 Delete Partition Dialog Box ...5-275–19 Formatting a FAT Partition ...

3-46 User’s GuidelistThe list command displays the inventory of update firmware on the CD-ROM,network, or floppy. Only the devices listed at your t

Operation 3-473.10 Hard Disk PartitioningThe recommended hard disk partition on the first hard disk in your system is:partition 1 should be 6 mega

3-48 User’s GuideNo Hard Disks FoundWhen you start hard disk setup, if you receive a “No hard drives were foundconnected to your computer” message

Operation 3-493.10.3 How AlphaBIOS Works with System PartitionsIf you are installing Windows NT for the first time, AlphaBIOS will determine that

3-50 User’s Guide3.11 Using the Halt ButtonUse the Halt button to halt the DIGITAL UNIX or OpenVMS operating systemwhen it hangs, clear the SRM co

Operation 3-513.12 Halt AssertionA halt assertion allows you to disable automatic boots of the operating system sothat you can perform tasks from t

3-52 User’s Guidethe interrupt is ignored. However, you can enter the RCM haltin command followedby the RCM reset command to force a halt asserti

SRM Console 4-1Chapter 4SRM ConsoleThe SRM console is the command line interface that supports the DIGITAL UNIXand OpenVMS operating systems. The

4-2 User’s Guide4.1 Invoking the SRM ConsoleInvoke the SRM console by shutting down the operating system or by pressingthe Halt button on the cont

SRM Console 4-34.2 Command SummaryThe SRM (Alpha System Reference Manual) console is a command line interfaceused when the operating system is eith

ix4–7 Settings for boot_osflags Bootflags (OpenVMS) ...4-516–1 RCM Command Summary ...

4-4 User’s GuideTable 4-1 Summary of SRM Console Commands (Continued)Command Functionmore Displays a file one screen at a time.prcache Utility th

SRM Console 4-5Table 4-2 Syntax for SRM Console CommandsParameter Attribute or ActionLength Up to 255 characters, not including the terminating c

4-6 User’s GuideTable 4-3 Special Characters for SRM ConsoleCharacter FunctionReturn or Enter Terminates a command line. No action is taken on ac

SRM Console 4-7Table 4-3 Special Characters for SRM Console (Continued)Character FunctionCtrl/R Redisplays the current line. Deleted characters a

4-8 User’s Guide4.3 Displaying the System ConfigurationSeveral commands are used to display the system configuration: show config,show cpu, show d

SRM Console 4-9The show config command displays a list of devices found on the system bus andI/O buses. This is the configuration at the most recen

4-10 User’s GuideExample 4-3 Show Device CommandP00>>> show devpolling ncr0 (NCR 53C810) slot 1, bus 0 PCI, hose 1 SCSI Bus ID 7dka500

SRM Console 4-11Table 4-4 Device Naming ConventionCategory Descriptiondk Driver ID Two-letter designator of port or class driverdk SCSI disk fw F

4-12 User’s GuideExample 4-4 Show FRU CommandP00>>> show fru Digital Equipment Corporation

SRM Console 4-13Example 4-5 Show Memory CommandP00>>> show memorySlot Type MB Base---- ---- ---- --------0