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Getting Started

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014–002091

Basic System and Options

All AViiON 4600 and 530 series computer units include the following:

•

One system processor (system) board containing

-Minimum 16 megabytes ECC memory (AViiON 530 series).
-Minimum 32 megabytes ECC memory (AViiON 4600 series).
-Three asynchronous RS-232-C ports for a modem or data terminal devices.
- Two synchronous RS-232-C ports for synchronous communications.
- One parallel printer port, compatible with a Centronics LPT1 interface.
- One integrated AMD Ethernet local area network (LAN) interface

compatible with thin or thick Ethernet networks (transceiver not included).

- One integrated NCR small computer system interface (SCSI) controller for

internal (maximum of four) and external (bus maximum of seven)
SCSI mass-storage devices.

•

One central processing unit (CPU) complex board containing

- One 33Ćmegahertz Motorola 88100 processor.
- Two Motorola 88200 Cache/Memory Management Units (CMMUs).

(Six 88200 CMMUs per CPU on AViiON 4605 and 4625 systems).

•

One 2-slot backpanel printed circuit board with VMEbus
- (supplies VMEbus to a maximum of two options)

•

A 326-watt power supply.

AViiON 530 series systems further include the following:

•

One 8-bit or one 24-bit color graphics controller (internal).

•

IBM PC AT

-style keyboard

•

Mouse

•

Color graphics display monitor

NOTE: AViiON 4600 series systems require an asynchronous terminal and keyboard

to serve as a system console.

Summary of Contents for AViiON 4600 Series

Page 1: ... Customer Documentation P R O D U C T L I N E ...

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Page 3: ...Expanding and Maintaining AViiON 530 and 4600 Series Computers 014 002091 01 Copyright Data General Corporation 1991 1992 All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America Rev 01 June 1992 Ordering No 014 002091 ...

Page 4: ... Drawing Board CEO DXA CEO Light CEO MAILI CEO Object Office CEO PXA CEO Wordview CEOwrite COBOL SMART COMPUCALC CSMAGIC DASHER One DASHER 286 DASHER 286 12c DASHER 286 12j DASHER 386 DASHER 386 16c DASHER 386 25 DASHER 386 25k DASHER 386SX DASHER 386SX 16 DASHER 386SX 20 DASHER 486 25 DASHER II 486 33TE DASHER LN DATA GENERAL One DESKTOP UX DG 500 DG AROSE DGConnect DG DBUS DG Fontstyles DG GATE ...

Page 5: ... WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference t...

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Page 7: ...instructions for using the System Control Monitor SCM and suggestions for solving powerup problems NOTE This manual does not describe how to set up or install VMEbus option boards or the devices that connect to them If your system includes VMEbus options refer to Setting Up and Installing VMEbus Options in AViiON Systems DGC part number 014 001867 for instructions How We Organized This Manual We o...

Page 8: ...u should follow each time you add or replace an internal system component and describes how to respond to hardware problems Explains how to review system configuration parameters and provides instructions and worksheets for calculating the power requirements of proposed configurations Further describes how to avoid electrostatic discharge ESD damage while working inside the computer unit chassis a...

Page 9: ...onnected to the system board whose operating parameters conflict with the defaults listed in Chapter 2 and which are required for the first powerup read the appropriate instructions in Chapter 5 before continuing with the instructions in Chapter 3 to start your system Reading Path for Powerup Procedures or Problems Refer to Chapter 3 Starting and Stopping Your Computer System for a description of ...

Page 10: ...ected to your system refer to Setting Up and Installing VMEbus Options in AViiON Systems Internal CRUs An internal CRU Customer Replaceable Unit is any component you can replace that is housed inside the computer unit chassis To replace an internal part follow the instructions in Chapter 6 to open your system then proceed to the appropriate chapter in this manual Replacing Mass Storage Devices To ...

Page 11: ...e the power supply line cord fan and provides general instructions for replacing a drive Lists physical electrical and environmental specifications of the subsystem Installing and Operating the Model 10565 Peripheral Housing Unit 014 001810 Describes how to unpack inspect install and power up the unit Explains how to replace the power supply line cord and fan and provides general instructions for ...

Page 12: ... which provides operating system support to client computers across a local area network Some computers function as both stand alone and network servers The term client refers to any computer that receives operating system or file services from a server system across a LAN The system console refers to the keyboard and display device that receives powerup diagnostic test messages and from which you...

Page 13: ... DG HELPS Lines are open from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m your time Monday through Friday The center will put you in touch with a member of Data General s telephone assistance staff who can answer your questions For telephone assistance outside the United States or Canada ask your Data General sales representative for the appropriate telephone number Joining Our Users Group Please consider joining the la...

Page 14: ...Preface xii 014 002091 ...

Page 15: ...ies 2Ć3 Connecting the Keyboard AViiON 530 Series 2Ć5 Connecting the Mouse AViiON 530 Series 2Ć6 Connecting a Local Area Network Cable 2Ć8 Connecting Asynchronous Devices 2Ć10 Connecting Synchronous Devices 2Ć12 Connecting a Parallel Printer 2Ć13 Terminating an Internal SCSI Bus 2Ć14 Connecting the Computer Unit Power Cord 2Ć16 Chapter 3 Starting and Stopping Your Computer System Starting the Comp...

Page 16: ...anging the Keyboard Language 5Ć12 Changing the Screen Saver Timeout 5Ć14 Changing Modem Port Parameters 5Ć15 Changing the Modem Port Baud Rate 5Ć16 Changing the Modem Port Character Size 5Ć17 Changing the Mouse Baud Rate 5Ć17 Viewing the System Configuration 5Ć18 Changing the VME A24 Configuration 5Ć19 Chapter 6 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System Maintaining Your System 6Ć1 If a Comput...

Page 17: ...mory Modules 8Ć6 Chapter 9 Adding or Replacing a CPU Complex and System Board Options Adding or Replacing a CPU Complex Board 9Ć2 Removing a CPU Complex Board 9Ć2 Specifying CPU Configurations 9Ć4 Installing a CPU Complex Board 9Ć6 Adding or Replacing an I O Expansion Board 9Ć7 Removing an I O Expansion Board 9Ć8 Installing an I O Expansion Board 9Ć11 Adding or Replacing a Graphics or Z Buffer Boa...

Page 18: ...ss Storage Options AĆ5 Power Subsystem Specifications AĆ6 Workstation Peripherals Specifications AViiON 530 Series AĆ8 Integrated I O Connectors and Signals AĆ11 Appendix B Using the System Control Monitor Getting to the SCM BĆ1 Using SCM Commands BĆ3 Appendix C Solving Powerup Problems and Exiting the DG UX Installer Solving Powerup Problems CĆ2 Exiting the Installer System CĆ10 ...

Page 19: ...7 2 SCSI Device Identification Numbers 7Ć8 8 1 Valid Memory Configurations 8Ć4 A 1 Internal Component Current Requirements for AViiON 530 and 4600 AĆ7 B 1 SCM Line Editing Features and Keyboard Control Sequences BĆ4 B 2 Summary of SCM Commands and Command Functions BĆ5 B 3 Mnemonics and Parameters for Bootable Devices BĆ8 B 4 Controller cntrl Parameter Values BĆ9 B 5 Default SCSI Device ID and LUN...

Page 20: ...necting Devices to the Computer Unit Serial Ports 2Ć11 2Ć10 Connecting a Synchronous Device to the Computer Unit 2Ć12 2Ć11 Connecting a Parallel Printer to the Computer Unit 2Ć13 2Ć12 AViiON 530 and 4600 Series SCSI Bus Connectors 2Ć14 2Ć13 Installing the SCSI Bus Terminator Plug 2Ć15 2Ć14 Securing a SCSI Bus Terminator 2Ć15 2Ć15 Connecting the Computer Unit Power Cord 2Ć17 3Ć1 Monitor Power Switc...

Page 21: ...Ć5 7Ć6 Removing Brackets from Drives 7Ć6 7Ć7 Example of Recommended SCSI ID Settings 7Ć8 7Ć8 Bracket Mounting Holes for Drives 7Ć9 7Ć9 Attaching Brackets to Drives 7Ć10 7Ć10 Removing or Replacing a Filler Panel 7Ć11 7Ć11 Installing a Drive Assembly in the Computer Unit 7Ć12 7Ć12 Plugging the Power Adapter Cable into a Diskette Drive 7Ć13 7Ć13 Plugging the I O Bus Cable into a Diskette Drive 7Ć13 7...

Page 22: ...d 9Ć15 9Ć19 Releasing the Graphics Monitor Connectors from the Computer Bulkhead 9Ć16 9Ć20 Removing the Board Retaining Screws 9Ć17 9Ć21 Separating the Interboard Connectors 9Ć17 9Ć22 Removing the Graphics Monitor Connector Filler Plugs 9Ć18 9Ć23 Joining the Interboard Connectors 9Ć19 9Ć24 Replacing the Board Retaining Screws 9Ć20 9Ć25 Securing Graphics Monitor Connectors to the Computer Bulkhead ...

Page 23: ...er Unit 12Ć3 12Ć4 Removing the Power Supply 12Ć3 12Ć5 Setting the Voltage Selection Switch 12Ć4 12Ć6 Inserting the Power Supply into the Computer Unit 12Ć5 12Ć7 Securing the Power Supply to the Computer Unit 12Ć5 12Ć8 Connecting the Tape Disk Power and Logic Power Cables 12Ć6 12Ć9 Connecting the Fan Assembly Power and the AC Power Cables 12Ć6 12Ć10 Replacing the Tape Disk Fuse 12Ć7 AĆ1 Asynchronou...

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Page 25: ...ems support a variety of configurations AViiON 4600 series computers function primarily as the basis of multiuser or server systems AViiON 530 computers add graphics options to the same basic system to work as graphics workstations Figure 1 1 illustrates the deskside computer unit the two models hold in common with the color graphics monitor IBM PC AT style keyboard and mouse device that distingui...

Page 26: ...iver not included One integrated NCR small computer system interface SCSI controller for internal maximum of four and external bus maximum of seven SCSI mass storage devices One central processing unit CPU complex board containing One 33Ćmegahertz Motorola 88100 processor Two Motorola 88200 Cache Memory Management Units CMMUs Six 88200 CMMUs per CPU on AViiON 4605 and 4625 systems One 2 slot backp...

Page 27: ...troller One 24 bit Z buffer board for enhanced graphics performance AViiON 530 series Mass Storage Devices Maximum of four total of the following Removable media devices maximum of two 1 4 inch cartridge QIC SCSI tape drives 1 2 Mbyte and 1 44 Mbyte diskette drives 600 Mbyte CD ROM drive Winchester hard disk drives maximum of three half height or one full height 1 4 Gbyte full height 1 Gbyte full ...

Page 28: ...588 6589 reel to reel SCSI tape drives 3 synchronous devices per VSC 3 controller 16 asynchronous devices per VAC 16 controller 255 asynchronous devices per VDA 255 adapter AViiON 4600 series Controlled by VDC 8P or VDC 16 downloadable cluster controller boxes 255 asynchronous devices per VTC controller AViiON 4600 series Refer to the following sections of this chapter and Appendix A for more deta...

Page 29: ...el and Connectors About the System Console AViiON 4600 Series The term system console refers to a terminal with a keyboard that receives powerup diagnostic test messages and from which you bring up your operating system Any asynchronous terminal with a keyboard an ASCII character set and an RS 232 C interface can serve as the system console for AViiON 4600 series computers However you need a termi...

Page 30: ...storted pressing the Degauss switch demagnetizes the monitor screen and clears any associated distortion If you did not order Data General s Model G6487 graphics monitor you can use another graphics monitor with the correct video parameters Refer to Appendix A for required hardware specifications for the monitor About the Keyboard and Mouse AViiON 530 Series Your computer system graphics package i...

Page 31: ... 3 LAN Ċ VME LAN Controller with a connector for a second Ethernet LAN transceiver Supplements the Ethernet connection managed by the integrated LAN controller s on the system board and optional I O expansion board Ċ VME Token Ring LAN Controller that enables a system to communicate with other computers over an IEEE 802 5 token ring local area network About Mass Storage Drives The Small Computer S...

Page 32: ...you complete the Installation Checklist Figure 1 9 at the end of this chapter before proceeding with any of these installation procedures Before You Start Before setting up your system you need to prepare a site unpack and inspect your equipment confirm that the computer unit voltage is correct for your site and gather the appropriate documentation and materials Selecting a Site Your first step is...

Page 33: ... one by one and remove the equipment As you do so inspect the equipment carefully for visible damage CAUTION Handle your computer equipment carefully do not drop or jar it Lift by grasping firm surfaces only 2 Refer to Figures 1 4 through 1 7 to unpack the computer unit NOTE The computer unit can weigh over 70 pounds Unpacking the unit involves a vertical lift of approximately six inches and requi...

Page 34: ...shown Pivot edge Figure 1 5 Positioning the Computer Unit Upright Tilt the computer unit on the packing tray edge opposite the shipping tray Slide the shipping tray out from under the foam and cardboard packing tray and away from the computer Remove the foam packing material from the top of the computer unit Packing tray edge Shipping tray Figure 1 6 Removing the Shipping Tray and Packing Material...

Page 35: ...o one side and balance the stand legs beside the cut outs on the packing tray foam A Push down Pull up Pull out Repeat the process illustrated in A on the opposite side to release the entire computer unit from the packing tray Lift the unit from the tray and place it in your final installation site Save the entire shipping carton for possible future use B Push down Pull up Pull out Released ends F...

Page 36: ...suffixes Table 1 1 lists voltage suffixes by country for your computer unit power cord and for graphics monitor power cords Verify that the voltage for both is appropriate for your site Table 1 1 Voltage Suffixes U S Canada 120 None U S Canada 100 1 United Kingdom1 240 5 Australia 240 6 Europe2 220 7 Italy 220 8 Denmark 220 9 Switzerland 220 0 Country Voltage Model Number Suffix 1 Used in Banglade...

Page 37: ... packaged separately with the device Use Table 1 2 to record the cables you received for integrated system components With the exception of the asynchronous adapter cables you receive only those cables listed in Table 1 2 that were ordered with your computer system Refer to Setting Up and Installing VMEbus Options in AViiON Systems to verify the cables for any VMEbus options you received ...

Page 38: ...378E005 10Ćft 3 05 m cable 005 037724 15378E010 15Ćft 4 6 m cable 005 036625 15378E015 Asynchronous 9 to 25 pin Adapter Cables 005 038420 N A Synchronous Devices 6Ćft 1 83 m EIA RS 232 cable 005 032917 15290E006 15Ćft 4 6 m EIA RS 232 cable 005 032918 15290E015 25Ćft 7 6 m EIA RS 232 cable 005 032919 15290E025 Asynchronous Terminals 10Ćft 3 05 m EIA RS 232 cable 005 034256 15340E010 15Ćft 4 6 m EI...

Page 39: ...map outlines the path we recommend that you follow through the installation documentation The Installation Checklist on the following page summarizes the hardware and software installation manuals you may need to set up the computer system and begin software installation If you ordered a DG UX operating system package the files you need to install your operating system are already loaded on the di...

Page 40: ...egrated LAN s DG Token Ring Local Area Network Installation Guide for information about installing tokenĆring network hardware Using AViiON System Diagnostics for information about using the hardware acceptance test or other diagnostic utilities before installing your operating system Setting Up and Installing VMEbus Options in AViiON Systems for information on connecting devices to the VMEbus AVi...

Page 41: ...r an overview of the computer system hardware components refer to Chapter 1 CAUTION Do not apply power to the computer unit while setting up your computer system Refer to Chapter 3 in this manual for powerup instructions Connecting the System Console AViiON 4600 Series Your system console is the keyboard and display device that receives powerup diagnostic test messages from the computer and from w...

Page 42: ...ill need a small flat head screwdriver to complete these steps Refer to Figure 2Ć1 as you perform the first three steps 1 Align the holes in the 9 pin end of the asynchronous adapter cable to the pins in the connector labeled RS232 A on the computer unit rear panel NOTE Do not use serial ports B or C for the system console 2 Secure the cable to the connector by tightening the two cable screws with...

Page 43: ...upports different terminal characteristics refer to Chapter 5 for information about changing the console port parameters after your first powerup NOTE SCM menus refer to the port labeled RS232 ĆAĆ as the console port and to the port labeled RS232 ĆBĆ as the modem port Connecting the Graphics Monitor AViiON 530 Series This section describes how to connect a color graphics monitor to your AViiON 530...

Page 44: ...strips near the connector ends Connect the red cable to the R monitor connector the green cable to the G MONO connector and the blue cable to the B connector as shown in Figure 2Ć3 Turn the ends of the cables clockwise to lock them in place Monitor power cord Color monitor Computer power cord R G MONO and B connectors Color monitor cable Local ac power outlet R G MONO and B connectors Figure 2 3 P...

Page 45: ...2Ć4 illustrates how to connect the monitor cord R G B H V FUSE Monitor rear view Figure 2 4 Connecting the Color Monitor Power Cord Connecting the Keyboard AViiON 530 Series Follow these steps to connect the keyboard to the computer unit Reverse the order of these instructions to remove a faulty keyboard in order to replace it CAUTION Do not try to remove or replace your keyboard while the compute...

Page 46: ...hese steps to connect the mouse device to the computer unit Reverse the order of these instructions to remove a faulty mouse in order to replace it CAUTION Do not try to remove or replace your mouse while computer power is on AViiON 530 series systems use the following extension cable to connect the mouse cable to the computer unit Cable part number model number length ft Mouse 005 08468 1537E005 ...

Page 47: ...the left for left handed use 3 Attach the female end of the mouse extension cable to the end of the mouse cable then plug the other end of the extended mouse cable into the rear panel of the computer unit as shown in Figure 2Ć6 Mouse cable Mouse connector Computer Unit Rear view Mouse extension cable Pad Mouse Figure 2 6 Connecting the Mouse ...

Page 48: ...ut installing VMEbus options AViiON 530 or 4600 series systems use the following cables to connect an integrated Ethernet LAN to the rear panel connector s Cable Cable Cable type part number model number length ft Plenum 005 33791 1326 16 4 Teflon 005 33787 1326A 65 6 PVC 005 33766 15274E005 16 4 005 31694 15274E020 65 6 To connect a LAN transceiver cable to the computer unit LAN connector complet...

Page 49: ...e clip mounts on the cable can pass through then push the cable firmly into the connector 3 Once the cable and clip mounts are secured to the connector slide the clip using your screwdriver or a comparable tool to lock the cable in place as shown in Figure 2Ć8 C Transceiver cable male Slide clip up to unlock Plug the transceiver cable into the LAN connector Cable connector male Slide clip mounts L...

Page 50: ...er or similar tool to complete these steps Refer to Figure 2Ć9 as you perform the first three steps 1 Plug the 9 pin female end of the asynchronous adapter cable into one of the three male connectors on the back of the computer unit The connectors are labeled RS232 ĆAĆ RS232 ĆBĆ and RS232ĆC Use the RS232 ĆAĆ port for the system console NOTE If an asynchronous terminal will serve as a workstation s...

Page 51: ... ports RS232 ĆAĆ RS232 ĆBĆ and RS232ĆC have the following characteristics 9600 baud 8 data bits No parity ANSI character set Enabled flow control NOTE These default settings are applied to all three asynchronous ports prior to shipment Set the switches on the device to select these characteristics For information on device switches see the manual that came with the device If you need to change the...

Page 52: ...h ft Synchronous modem 005 032917 15290E006 6 005 032918 15290E015 15 005 032919 15290E025 25 1 Plug one end of the synchronous communication cable into the COM A or COM B connector on the back of the computer unit as shown in Figure 2Ć10 Attach the cable to the connector by tightening the two screws on the cable Computer Unit Rear Panel Align and secure with screws COM Figure 2 10 Connecting a Sy...

Page 53: ...s LPT1 005 033762 15293E030 30 interface 1 Plug the 25 pin end of the printer cable into the parallel printer connector on the back of the computer unit as shown in Figure 2Ć11 Attach the printer cable to the connector by tightening the two screws on the printer cable Computer Unit Rear Panel Align and secure with screws Figure 2 11 Connecting a Parallel Printer to the Computer Unit 2 Plug the oth...

Page 54: ...lled If a large black plug occupies the rear panel connector s labeled SCSI and you have no external SCSI devices you can skip this section and continue with the next section Connecting the Computer Unit Power Cord If your system includes external SCSI devices any disk tape diskette CDĆROM or optical disk drive housed outside the computer unit skip this section and refer to Chapter 4 Setting Up an...

Page 55: ...raight down or straight up into the brackets on the terminator plug as shown in Figure 2Ć14 Your vertical pressure will push the clips into place do not squeeze or pull the clips out of shape 4 Push the spring clips attached to the SCSI 1 connector straight down or straight up into the brackets on the terminator plug as shown in Figure 2Ć14 Your vertical pressure will push the clips into place do ...

Page 56: ...r Country 120 volt 109 996 US 100 volt 109 996 1 US Canada 240 volt 109 813 5 UK1 240 volt 109 809 6 Australia 220 volt 109 812 7 Europe2 220 volt 109 811 8 Italy 220 volt 109 815 9 Denmark 220 volt 109 810 0 Switzerland 1 Used in Bangladesh Bermuda Hong Kong Nigeria Pakistan Singapore Sri Lanka and the United Arab Republics 2 Excluding Italy Switzerland the United Kingdom and Denmark 2 The comput...

Page 57: ...system hardware continue with the steps in Chapter 3 to ensure that the computer system starts properly to become familiar with powerup procedures and to verify that the computer system hardware passes all powerup diagnostic tests When you complete the procedures described in Chapter 3 you can install your operating system and application software End of Chapter ...

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Page 59: ...up your system and describe what you should do the first time you start up your AViiON 530 or 4600 series computer Once you install and customize your operating system the sequence of events and displays you see after powerup testing will change refer to your operating system documentation for information on booting installed and customized software NOTE We strongly recommend that you familiarize ...

Page 60: ... l Figure 3 1 Monitor Power Switch 2 If you have a Peripheral Housing Unit PHU a combined storage subsystem CSS2 DC or another external peripheral unit connected to your computer system turn on power to that device Figure 3Ć2 shows how to turn on power to a PHU or CSS2 DC Power on l Power off O Peripheral Housing Unit power switch LED power on indicator CSS2 DC power switch Figure 3 2 Peripheral S...

Page 61: ...t Chassis Front Panel Diagnostic LED Power off O Power on l AViiON Figure 3 3 Computer Unit Power Switch and LED Power On Indicator 5 Watch the system console or graphics display monitor on an AViiON 530 series system carefully You will hear beep tones from the computer unit speaker After approximately 10 seconds the screen displays a cursor then initialization messages Continue with the next step...

Page 62: ...r AViiON 530 series If your display does not appear as described turn power off to the computer unit to the graphics or nongraphics console and to all connected peripherals wait approximately one minute and then repeat steps 1 through 4 If the trouble persists refer to Appendix C Solving Powerup Problems and Exiting the DG UX Installer 6 Examine the initialization information in your powerup displ...

Page 63: ...rup testing completes Your screen display indicates the disk and file that your computer system is attempting to boot as follows Booting sd ncsc 0 root dgux installer i What happens next depends on whether you ordered a DG UX operating system package The next section describes what your system does in either case Your Next Step If you ordered the DG UX operating system with your AViiON 530 or 4600...

Page 64: ...to the way you set up your system hardware Then try to boot the DG UX installer operating system manually by typing the following command line at the SCM prompt SCM If the DG UX installer operating system fails to boot again contact Data General as described in the Preface In most cases you should refer now to your DG UX installation documentation to proceed We recommend that you follow the step b...

Page 65: ... your system has simply failed to boot the DG UX installer operating system Proceed now to your operating system documentation for installation instructions For information about the SCM configuration menus refer to Chapter 5 You can use these menus to change the asynchronous port labeled RS232 ĆBĆ display console mouse or keyboard configuration parameters Once your operating system is installed y...

Page 66: ...asks You may also want to power down if your computer system is experiencing intermittent errors often the process of restoring hardware components to the powerup state resolves temporary problems or identifies problems that are not temporary CAUTION Never turn off power to your computer system before properly shutting down your operating system software Resetting or cycling power to your computer...

Page 67: ... operating system is running may result in lost data Always try to shut down your operating system before resetting your computer system Computer Unit Chassis Rear Panel RESET ABORT Figure 3 4 Computer Unit Reset and Abort Switch NOTE Pressing the Reset Abort switch down to ABORT sends an interrupt to the CPU without resetting the system The effect of this interrupt depends on what operating syste...

Page 68: ...switch by using the SCM RESET command while at the SCM prompt as follows SCM or SCM Restarting Your System Each time you turn power on your system goes through powerup testing and its automatic boot sequence as described in the Powering Up section at the beginning of this chapter It is not necessary to power down completely in order to restart your operating system however If you shut down your op...

Page 69: ...bsystems housed outside the computer unit you will need the information in the Connecting an External SCSI Bus to the Computer Unit Rear Panel section of this chapter to connect those devices to your computer unit To ensure that your system components work together you should also fill out the worksheets and make certain that your SCSI bus adheres to the device identification and cable rules descr...

Page 70: ...ied as Controller 1 The second controller supports a bus extending from the connector marked SCSI B on the rear panel Each SCSI bus in your system can support a total of seven devices housed internally independently or within a mass storage subsystem Figure 4Ć1 shows the location of the SCSI connectors on the rear panel of your computer If your system does not include a second SCSI controller the ...

Page 71: ...einstalled devices mounted either inside the computer unit or mounted inside a mass storage housing unit the SCSI ID numbers are already set If you add or replace devices anywhere on the SCSI bus you must set the IDs by positioning drive select jumpers on the individual device s Table 4 1 lists the default factory installed SCSI device ID numbers for hard disk diskette and tape drives The DG UX De...

Page 72: ...X operating system allows the configuration of any SCSI device at any unique and valid SCSI device ID number However other software such as device drivers could limit the use of certain device ID numbers to specific types of devices Check the drive manual s and the documentation for any customized software you plan to run on your system for further SCSI ID restrictions The automatic boot sequence ...

Page 73: ...age drives Before you connect the SCSI bus cable to your computer unit make certain each device on the bus has a unique SCSI ID if you notice a conflict you will need to reassign device identifications by changing jumpers on the drive s Examine the configuration labels on the back of your devices or subsystems and enter the SCSI IDs for each device on the worksheet in Figure 4Ć4 Verify that each d...

Page 74: ...troller and a bus connector SCSI B that supports an external SCSI bus with a cable maximum of 18 6 feet Only 1 foot of the 19 6 foot cable maximum resides within the AViiON 530 or 4600 series computer unit Some peripheral SCSI devices consume internal cable further reducing the maximum length of your cable configuration For example The Model 10565 PHU uses 2 75 feet of internal SCSI cable The CSS2...

Page 75: ...oy an external terminator plug to terminate the SCSI bus if your drive does not have an external terminator and will be physically positioned as the last drive on the SCSI bus you must install bus termination resistors Refer to the next section Terminating the External SCSI Bus NOTE For information about setting the SCSI jumpers switches and removing the terminator resistors refer to the list of d...

Page 76: ...t A Slot Device SCSI Adapter Board half height left half height right full height half height left half height right Cable Length 4 75 feet Total Cable Length 19 6 feet maximum full height External Mass Storage Devices external connector port B Drive Type SCSI ID Device Total Cable Length 19 6 feet maximum Cable Length 1 foot Figure 4 4 SCSI Bus Configuration Worksheet ...

Page 77: ...th 4 75 feet Total Cable Length 19 6 feet maximum full height External Mass Storage Devices external connector port B Drive Type SCSI ID Device Total Cable Length 19 6 feet maximum Cable Length x x x 3 5 diskette for diskette LUN 0 525 Mbyte QIC tape 4 662 Mbyte disk 0 PHU 3 2 75 1 Gbyte disk 1 525 Mbyte QIC tape 5 5 cable 18 feet CSS2 DC 10 4 83 1 foot 1 Gbyte disk 1 Gbyte disk 662 Mbyte disk 0 1...

Page 78: ...fore you begin physically installing your SCSI bus and SCSI devices plan your cabling scheme s and assign SCSI ID numbers to each device according to the rules described in the preceding sections of this chapter Make certain to assign ID numbers compatible with any application software requirements planned for your system Figure 4Ć6 shows a sample AViiON 530 and 4600 series SCSI layout that adhere...

Page 79: ...flicts with your SCSI bus plan NOTE Each SCSI drive or SCSI adapter board located in a mass storage subsystem must have its own unique ID number 3 Refer to the device specific documentation for each drive in the subsystem for instructions and then set the SCSI ID jumpers according to your SCSI bus plan 4 Before you replace a drive in your computer unit or subsystem make certain its jumper and or s...

Page 80: ...SI cable Refer to your device specific documentation for instructions and then install each device along the bus Terminating the SCSI Bus Make certain to properly terminate each SCSI bus on your system at the last drive or subsystem on the bus If you need to terminate an external SCSI bus refer to the previous sections Configuring Device Operating Parameters and Terminating an External SCSI Bus Ch...

Page 81: ... slot marked SCSI B will not contain a connector Figure 4 7 AViiON 530 and 4600 Series External SCSI Connectors After you verify that the cable lengths and SCSI IDs in your configuration adhere to the rules listed earlier in this chapter follow these steps to connect an external SCSI bus to the rear panel of your computer 1 Turn off the power to your computer subsystems and peripherals before conn...

Page 82: ... shaped connector and gently insert the cable in the rear panel connector as shown in Figure 4Ć9 Connector lines pins 1 50 Rear panel connector female SCSI bus cable Bus connector male Figure 4 9 Plugging Together SCSI Bus Connectors 4 Push the spring clips attached to the rear panel connector straight down or straight up into the brackets on the cable connector as shown in Figure 4Ć10 Figure 4 10...

Page 83: ...to complete your installation and connect the ac power cord Then continue with Chapter 3 Starting and Stopping Your Computer System for instructions on powering up a system with external peripherals If you just reconnected your cable s after adding or replacing a SCSI device we recommend that you test the device after your next powerup to ensure that the drive is operating correctly in your system...

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Page 85: ...menus and information about using them The rest of this chapter describes how to use menu items to accomplish common tasks Summary of Menus and Menu Conventions You access all SCM menus from the View or Change System Configuration menu From this primary menu you can display or modify several system configuration parameters To display the View or Change System Configuration menu use the command Ent...

Page 86: ...on 1 Change default system boot path 2 Change console parameters 3 Change modem port parameters 4 Change mouse parameters 5 View system configuration 6 Change VME A24 configuration 7 Return to previous screen Enter choice s Item 2 Item 4 Change mouse baud rate 1 300 2 600 3 1200 4 2400 5 4800 6 9600 7 19200 8 Return to previous screen Current default is 1200 Enter choice s The SCM displays the Vie...

Page 87: ...the SCM begins an automatic boot sequence after powerup testing completes The SCM uses the default system boot path to find the automatic boot device It uses this same default system boot path whenever you use the BOOT command without an argument The default system boot path is usually your operating system If you do not set a valid default system boot path or if you leave the boot path empty the ...

Page 88: ...sk name dir file Boot device specification first stage boot File path second stage boot Figure 5 2 Full Boot Path Format NOTE The syntax for booting over a LAN is slightly different refer to the section Booting Over a Local Area Network The following sections provide first and second stage boot path examples for disk tape and LAN boot devices Booting from Disk or Tape This section provides first s...

Page 89: ...rating system You can use this second stage or file path argument to specify any executable file or program parameter such as run level Refer to Appendix B for details For example the file path refers to the AViiON System Diagnostics program file called located in the directory on the logical disk To boot from the disk at SCSI ID 0 use the following full boot path You can also specify a tape file ...

Page 90: ...nally specify the Internet address of the server system For example the following boot path specifies the server at Internet address on the integrated Ethernet LAN Examples of Valid Boot Paths NOTE These examples show boot path arguments to the command Use the boot path text only not the if you are using the boot path as a default system boot path entry in the View or Change System Configuration m...

Page 91: ...different LANs managed by an integrated and a VME Ethernet controller SCM b hken 128 111 5 6 Using the Change Default System Boot Path Menu To view initialize change and optionally boot the default boot device follow these steps 1 While in the View or Change System Configuration menu type 1 and press New Line to select item 1 Change default system boot path 2 The system displays the current system...

Page 92: ...em boot path 6 To boot type and press New Line Do you want to boot N Y The next message you see is from the program you booted Changing Console Parameters Items on the Change Console Parameters menu allow you to set the operating parameters for a device connected to the system console port or to view the default values for these parameters The following subsections describe how to view or change c...

Page 93: ...tion of keyboard control sequences Changing the System Console Baud Rate While in the View or Change System Configuration menu type and press New Line to select item 2 Change console parameters The system displays the Change Console Parameters menu with the current baud rate shown in brackets next to item 1 Change baud rate Use item 1 to change the baud rate for the system console port The default...

Page 94: ...ys the Change Console Parameters menu with the current value in brackets next to item 2 Change character length Use item 2 to change the default character size for your system console port The default value is 8 data bits no parity NOTE Item 2 applies only if you are using an asynchronous terminal as system console this parameter does not apply to a graphics monitor Change console parameters 1 Cha...

Page 95: ...ent value in brackets next to item 3 on the Change Console Parameters menu Use item 3 Change async console mode to change the default character code setting for the system console port The default character mode is ANSI The alternate is DG mode Refer to the documentation that came with the terminal for information about supported character modes NOTE Item 3 applies only if you are using an asynchr...

Page 96: ... you can use item 4 Change flow control to enable or disable the default flow control setting while in the SCM The system displays the current value in brackets on the Change Console Parameters menu Change console parameters 1 Change baud rate 9600 2 Change character size 8 bit no parity 3 Change asynch console mode ANSI 4 Change flow control Enabled 5 Change console language US English 6 Change s...

Page 97: ...glish 2 Type and press New Line to select item 5 Change console language The system displays the Change Console Language menu as follows Change console language 1 U S English 2 German 3 U K English 4 French 5 Swedish 6 Spanish 7 Swiss 8 Italian 9 Japanese 10 Other 11 Return to previous screen Current language is U S English Enter choice s 3 Proceed to the next step if your keyboard language does n...

Page 98: ...de Danish Norwegian Portuguese NOTE When you initialize a keyboard language using item 10 Other the console language remains U S English within the SCM however the SCM passes the alternate language type to your operating system or other system software You will need to use special keyboard characters in order to use your keyboard while you are in the SCM Refer to step 5 and step 6 in the Examples ...

Page 99: ... a new prompt where you enter the number of minutes you want the monitor screen to remain on before it goes blank Enter new timeout value 5 You return to the Change Console Parameters menu with the new default displayed Changing Modem Port Parameters Use the Change Modem Port Parameters menu to specify the proper configuration for the modem port The modem port is the second RS 232 port on the comp...

Page 100: ... the appropriate section below Changing the Modem Port Baud Rate The default baud rate for the modem port is 1200 baud The system displays the current baud rate in brackets Refer to the documentation that came with your modem for information about the correct baud rate To change the baud rate of your modem port follow these steps While in the Change Modem Port Parameters menu type and press New Li...

Page 101: ... 2 7 bit even parity 3 7 bit odd parity 4 7 bit mark parity 5 7 bit no parity 6 Return to previous screen Current character size is 8 bit no parity Enter choice s The next time you reset or restart your computer the system will conform to the character size last set Changing the Mouse Baud Rate Use the Change Mouse Baud Rate menu to specify the proper configuration for your computer s mouse or to ...

Page 102: ... It shows memory module numbers for each available slot and lists whether the slot contains a memory module or not The following example shows the memory configuration display for a computer with one pair of 16 Mbyte memory modules Refer to Chapter 8 for configuration limitations and instructions for removing and installing memory modules Firmware Revision xx xx Single Processor Color Graphics non...

Page 103: ...loads and verifies the MAD and VAD to default values The Change VME A24 configuration menu allows you to change this default A24 space mapping An A24 board that directs data transfers between itself and other VMEbus boards contains a MASTER module If the same board contains memory accessible from the VMEbus it also contains a SLAVE module When a VME A24 Location Module is in SLAVE mode it detects ...

Page 104: ... Change VME A24 configuration 1 VME A24 Page 0 DTB Slave Mode VME to MBUS 2 VME A24 Page 1 DTB Master Mode MBUS to VME 3 VME A24 Page 2 DTB Slave Mode VME to MBUS 4 VME A24 Page 3 DTB Master Mode MBUS to VME 5 Return to previous screen Enter choice s ...

Page 105: ...f this chapter explain how to open and close the computer unit NOTE For information on the periodic maintenance of individual system components such as tape disk and diskette drives refer to the device specific manual for operating each drive listed in Guide to AViiON and DG UX System Documentation Maintaining Your System In general you maintain your AViiON 530 or 4600 series system by simply repl...

Page 106: ...iding Electrostatic Discharge ESD Damage so that you do not damage the replacement or add on CRU NOTE If you have determined that the problem is in the peripheral housing unit PHU refer also to the manual Installing and Operating the Model 10565 Peripheral Housing Unit If you have determined that the problem is in the combined storage subsystem deskside chassis CSS2 DC you will need the manual Ins...

Page 107: ... output If the new configuration exceeds system power limits you will need to eliminate some part of the proposed system This section explains how to calculate and compare the necessary power information it also contains a calculation form and completed sample form The procedures may appear complicated they actually require only that you perform some simple addition and then compare the results To...

Page 108: ...ed by each power source continue verifying your power requirements by calculating the wattage total for the planned system 4 Multiply the number of volts from each dc power source 5 12 and 12 by the corresponding amperage totals you calculated in step 2 Enter the results on your calculation form in the Calculated Totals column of the Power Supply Wattage section 5 Add the wattage values for each v...

Page 109: ... 1 5 NA 7 3 5 diskette 0 51 1 0 NA 8 VME options 9 slot 1 VSC 3 sync controller 3 4 07 07 10 slot 2 VAC 16 async controller 4 5 25 25 11 SCSI adapter board for Diskette 07 12 13 14 Power Supply Limits must exceed Calculated Totals Amperage 5 V Total amperes max 37 34 48 12 V Total amperes max 10 7 82 12 V Total amperes max 1 0 82 Wattage volts x amperes drawn 5 V wattage total 5 x 34 48A 172 40 W ...

Page 110: ...tte 0 51 1 0 NA 8 VME options 9 slot 1 VSC 3 sync controller 3 4 07 07 10 slot 2 VAC 16 async controller 4 5 25 25 11 SCSI adapter board for Diskette 07 12 13 14 Power Supply Limits must exceed Calculated Totals Amperage 5 V Total amperes max 37 36 48 12 V Total amperes max 10 7 82 12 V Total amperes max 1 0 82 Wattage volts x amperes drawn 5 V wattage total 5 x 36 48A 182 40 W 12 V wattage total ...

Page 111: ... V Total amperes max 12 V Total amperes max 12 V Total amperes max Wattage volts x amperes drawn 5 V wattage total 5 x A W 12 V wattage total 12 x A W 12 V wattage total 12 x A W Power supply output watts Total wattage W Figure 6 2 Current and Power Calculation Form If your proposed new configuration meets all the power requirements described in this section you can install the new system componen...

Page 112: ...you remove covers and panels from the equipment The chapters on adding or replacing a subassembly list required tools and materials at the beginning of the procedures After you remove a cover or panel you should avoid moving away from the work site otherwise you may build up an electrostatic charge Use an ESD kit when handling a subassembly or when touching the electronic circuits inside the equip...

Page 113: ...en you install new or replacement devices in your system you often need to specify configuration parameters by setting jumpers and or switches on the individual devices This section explains how to physically change the jumper and switch settings on boards and drives These guidelines apply to SCSI device configuration as described in Chapters 4 and 7 and at various points throughout the succeeding...

Page 114: ...pushing jumpers straight onto the proper pins then push the jumper completely onto the pins with your finger if necessary You should not need to force a jumper into place if you install the proper jumper in the right location Figure 6Ć3 shows how to install and remove jumpers from a typical row of pins Jumper pins Jumper plugs printed circuit board Figure 6 3 Removing or Installing Jumper Plugs Se...

Page 115: ...wdriver to open the computer unit The following steps tell you how to remove the side and top covers from the computer unit s housing Removing the Side Covers 1 Power down the computer system Refer to the Shutting Down Your Computer System section of Chapter 3 for the proper procedure to power down the computer system WARNING To avoid electrical shock or equipment damage always power down the comp...

Page 116: ...r unit right side Loosen fastener 1 4 turn Figure 6 5 Loosening the Side Cover Fasteners 4 While supporting the side cover lift it up and away from the computer unit as shown in Figure 6Ć6 ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ Í ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ Computer unit right side Figure 6 6 Removing the Side Covers ...

Page 117: ...Top Cover 1 Power down the computer system Refer to the Shutting Down Your Computer System section of Chapter 3 for the proper procedure to power down the computer system WARNING To avoid electrical shock or equipment damage always power down the computer unit and unplug the power cord from the ac power outlet and from the receptacle on the back of the computer unit before removing the covers from...

Page 118: ...puter Unit This section tells how to reinstall the computer unit s top and side covers You must install the top cover before you install the side covers Installing the Top Cover To reinstall the top cover follow the steps below You will need a coin or a large flat blade screwdriver 1 Remove the ESD clip from the computer unit and take off the ESD wrist strap Store the wrist strap in a safe place f...

Page 119: ...igure 6 9 Installing the Top Cover Installing the Side Covers After installing the top cover follow the steps below to reinstall one or both side covers You will need a coin or a large flat blade screwdriver 1 If you have not done so already remove the ESD clip from the computer unit and take off the ESD wrist strap Store the wrist strap in a safe place for future use 2 Insert the three tabs on th...

Page 120: ...ght side Figure 6 11 Installing the Side Covers 4 Using a coin or screwdriver turn the two fasteners one quarter turn clockwise as shown in Figure 6Ć12 to lock the cover in place Computer unit right side Tighten fastener 1 4 turn Figure 6 12 Tightening the Side Cover Fasteners 5 If you moved the computer return it to its original position being careful not to strain the cables or jar the computer ...

Page 121: ...power cord into the receptacle on the back of the computer unit as shown in Figure 6Ć13 Power cord Computer Unit Rear Panel Figure 6 13 Connecting the Computer Unit s Power Cord 7 Plug the other end of the power cord into the installation site s ac power outlet End of Chapter ...

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Page 123: ... UX System Documentation lists the manuals that support the mass storage devices available in AViiON 530 and 4600 series systems NOTE Before you add or replace any mass storage device refer to Chapter 4 Setting Up and Installing a SCSI Bus and Chapter 6 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System to plan or verify your configuration Supported Mass Storage Devices An integrated Small Computer Sy...

Page 124: ...height Digital audio tape 6762 Half height 1 Some versions include 3 1 2Ć to 5 1 4Ćinch conversion brackets Mass Storage Device Locations Your computer unit has the two slots for internal SCSI drives as shown in Figure 7Ć1 Each slot can hold one drive assembly that contains two brackets and either one full height drive or two half height drives NOTE Drives are mounted vertically in the computer un...

Page 125: ...replacement drive 4 Attach the brackets to the replacement drive 5 Reinstall the drive assembly in the computer unit Removing a Drive Assembly Before you can remove a drive assembly you should remove the computer unit s top and side covers and attach the ESD wrist strap as described in Chapter 6 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System CAUTION Unless you are properly grounded you can dischar...

Page 126: ...board To rear panel Device connectors SCSI bus internal cable SCSI device power cables Figure 7 2 SCSI Bus Ribbon Cable and Device Power Connectors I O bus cable Typical diskette drives SCSI adapter board Computer unit top and left side covers removed From system board To other SCSI bus drives Figure 7 3 Unplugging the I O Bus Cable from a Diskette Drive ...

Page 127: ... drive power cable connectors Typical diskette drives Figure 7 4 Unplugging the Power Adapter Cable from a Diskette Drive 4 Remove the eight screws and washers securing the drive assembly to the computer unit as shown in Figure 7Ć5 Back slot drive assembly Front slot drive assembly Handle Handle Figure 7 5 Removing a Drive Assembly from the Computer Unit ...

Page 128: ...rom the drive you are replacing follow the steps below You will need a medium 2 Phillips screwdriver 1 Remove the eight screws and washers four for each bracket that secure the drive to the brackets If the drive assembly contains two half height drives and you want to detach just one half height drive from the brackets remove only the four screws and washers that attach that drive to the brackets ...

Page 129: ...ntrol option jumpers or switches for sequential drive motor start The drive will then delay starting up its spindle motor a number of seconds a multiple of the SCSI ID number when you power up your system Set the appropriate jumpers or switches for the SCSI bus host system to provide terminator power rather than the drive itself Some devices specify this option as SCSI pin 26 ON or power from inte...

Page 130: ...cond drive 5 Third drive 6 1 A CDĆROM drive can have any SCSI ID except 0 or 4 2 Or as the next disk in sequence Second disk drive SCSI ID 1 Second tape drive SCSI ID 5 First tape drive SCSI ID 4 First disk drive SCSI ID 0 First diskette drive SCSI ID 3 Peripheral housing unit Computer unit Figure 7 7 Example of Recommended SCSI ID Settings Continue with the next section to install your properly c...

Page 131: ... the bracket with the holes in the side of the drive A half height drive fills half of the bracket Figure 7Ć8 shows the mounting holes for for each type of drive 4 3 2 1 1 6 2 3 4 332 Mbyte disk 2 or 41 520 Mbyte disk 41 600 Mbyte CD ROM 2 150 Mbyte QIC cartridge tape 1 525 Mbyte QIC cartridge tape 5 1 2 Mbyte diskette 2 1 44 Mbyte diskette 4 Digital audio tape 4 2 Gbyte tape 6 1 Gbyte disk 6 1 4 ...

Page 132: ...tion Completing the Drive Assembly Installation to complete the installation of the drive Completing the Drive Assembly Installation To complete the installation of the drive follow the steps below You will need a medium 2 Phillips screwdriver and in some cases a small flat blade screwdriver If you are installing a removable media drive start with Step 1 otherwise start with Step 2 1 If you are in...

Page 133: ... the screwdriver to release the plastic tab on the filler panel Once you do this the filler panel will pop out 2 Position the drive in the slot so that its back connector end faces toward the center of the computer unit If you are installing a drive assembly in a front slot slide the drive into the front panel opening 3 Align the holes on the drive assembly s brackets with the holes in the compute...

Page 134: ... information on the connector locations refer to the manual for installing the drive NOTE You can plug the cable in only one way the connector on the power cable has beveled edges to match the power connector on the drive the connector on the SCSI cable is keyed If you are installing a diskette drive plug the power adapter cable into the diskette drive you are installing as shown in Figure 7Ć12 Ne...

Page 135: ...ou are installing the first diskette drive you will not have installed the SCSI adapter board yet Figure 7 13 Plugging the I O Bus Cable into a Diskette Drive If you installed the first diskette drive in your computer chassis go to the Adding or Replacing the SCSI Adapter Board section of this chapter to install the SCSI adapter board If you are installing a drive other than the first diskette dri...

Page 136: ... to the section Installing the SCSI Adapter Board If you are replacing the SCSI adapter board continue to the next section Removing the SCSI Adapter Board Removing the SCSI Adapter Board Before you can remove the SCSI adapter board you should remove the computer unit s top and side covers and attach the ESD wrist strap as described in Chapter 6 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System CAUTIO...

Page 137: ...le from the SCSI Adapter Board 3 Remove the two screws securing the SCSI adapter board to the front of the left side of the computer unit as shown in Figure 7Ć16 SCSI adapter board Computer unit top and left side covers removed Front Figure 7 16 Removing or Installing SCSI Adapter Board Screws If you removed a failed SCSI adapter board insert it in an antistatic bag and return it to Data General C...

Page 138: ...rives CAUTION Unless you are properly grounded you can discharge static electricity and damage components in the system To install the SCSI adapter board in the computer unit follow the steps below 1 Prepare the board by setting the SCSI ID jumpers to specify drive 3 2 Attach the SCSI adapter board to the computer unit with the two screws Refer to Figure 7Ć16 3 Plug the power adapter cable into th...

Page 139: ... side covers as described in the section Closing the Computer Unit in Chapter 6 Replacing the Terminator Plug The computer uses a SCSI bus terminator plug that ships installed in the external SCSI connector s on the rear panel If you have any external mass storage devices you must install the terminator plug on the last subsystem or independent device on each SCSI bus in your system Refer to Chapt...

Page 140: ...nplug the terminator plug from the SCSI bus connector Terminator plug Spring clip SCSI connector on computer unit or subsystem Spring clip Figure 7 19 Unplugging and Plugging in the SCSI Bus Terminator Plug 3 Plug the new terminator plug into the same connector and push the two spring clips down onto the new terminator plug to hold it in place End of Chapter ...

Page 141: ...l 7019 modules provide 16 megabytes Both models support Error Checking and Correction ECC rather than byte parity error detection Figure 8Ć1 shows how to identify the memory modules supported by your system CAUTION Attempting to use improper memory modules may cause serious system damage Make certain you have the correct model and part number SIMMs for your system before installation Take particul...

Page 142: ...working towards the right Never leave a connector empty between memory modules You must configure memory modules in vertical pairs on the system board Odd numbers of modules will not work in AViiON 530 or 4600 series systems For example a module in connector 2 on the system board requires a memory module in connector 3 a memory module in connector 5 will not work without a corresponding module in ...

Page 143: ...mple assume memory modules occupy connectors 0 through 7 You can remove the memory module in connector 3 only after connectors 5 and 7 are unoccupied To replace the module in connector 3 you must first remove the memory module in connector 7 then the memory module in connector 5 System board CPU complexconnector 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Figure 8 3 Numbering Scheme for Memory Module Connectors Table 8Ć1 lis...

Page 144: ...ove any memory modules you must remove the computer unit s right side cover and attach the ESD wrist strap as described in the Opening the Computer Unit section of Chapter 6 CAUTION Unless you are properly grounded you can discharge static electricity and damage components in the system To remove a memory module follow the steps below NOTE You must temporarily remove all memory module s installed ...

Page 145: ...to release Connector Memory module System board side view Figure 8 4 Releasing the Memory Module Locking Tabs 2 With the locking tabs released raise the memory module to about a 20 Ċ30 angle as shown in Figure 8Ć5 then gently pull the module from its connector CAUTION If you need to set the memory module down put it back inside the antistatic shipping bag ...

Page 146: ...odules to install a new memory module Installing Memory Modules Before you can install any memory modules you must remove the computer unit s right side cover and attach the ESD wrist strap as described in Chapter 6 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer When installing memory modules you must begin by installing the leftmost memory module first the module that will occupy the lowest numbered con...

Page 147: ...ctor Memory module Insert module into connector at an angle then push left to lock in place System board Figure 8 6 Installing the Memory Module in the Connector Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install or reinstall any remaining memory module s 3 If you are not replacing any other CRUs reinstall the top and side covers as described in the section Closing the Computer Unit in Chapter 6 NOTE Your system siz...

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Page 149: ...cribed in Chapter 6 your system can also include a second CPU complex an Input Output I O expansion board and an 8 bit or 24 bit graphics controller board Systems with a graphics controller can also add a Z buffer board for enhanced graphics capabilities Figure 9Ć1 shows the locations of the AViiON 530 and 4600 series system daughter boards I O expansion board Graphics board CPU complex board s ÍÍ...

Page 150: ...omplex board used in AViiON 530 and 4600 series systems 88100 88200 88200 AV530 4600 4620 Figure 9 2 AViiON 530 and 4600 Series CPU Complex A CPU complex board contains one Motorola 88100 central processing unit and two or six Motorola 88200 Cache Memory Management Units CMMUs Your system s first complex board attaches to two interboard connectors on the system board An optional second CPU complex...

Page 151: ...ounded you can discharge static electricity and damage components in the system To remove the CPU complex board use the following steps You will need a medium Phillips screwdriver 1 Remove the two screws shown in Figure 9Ć4 that secure the CPU board s to the system board System board First CPU complex board Second CPU complex board Figure 9 4 Removing the CPU Complex Board Screws 2 Carefully separ...

Page 152: ...Chapter 10 Replacing the System Board Otherwise continue to the next section Specifying CPU Configurations before installing the new CPU complex board Specifying CPU Configurations Your system uses jumpers on the system board and CPU complex board s to specify the number of central processing units and cache memory management units in the system Before you install a new CPU complex board you must ...

Page 153: ...x CMMUs Figure 9 6 CPU Configuration Jumpers on the System Board NOTE Incorrectly configured system and CPU complex boards will cause your system to fail powerup Two CPU complex boards within a single computer unit must both contain either two CMMUs or six AV530 and 4600 series systems do not support combinations of 2 and 6 CMMU CPU complex boards 2 Carefully remove the new CPU complex board from ...

Page 154: ...r only CPU complex Jumper installed 88200 88200 88200 88200 88100 88200 88200 First or only CPU complex Second CPU complex Jumper installed First or only CPU complex AV 4605 and 4625 CPU designator jumpers Second CPU complex Figure 9 7 AViiON 530 and 4600 Series CPU Complex Configuration Installing a CPU Complex Board Before you can install a CPU complex board you must remove the computer unit s r...

Page 155: ...rticular care when handling the AV4605 4625 CPU complex do not apply pressure to the clear plastic that covers the 88100 88200 components NOTE When you install two CPU complex boards attach the first complex to the system board before attaching the second CPU complex to the first System board Interboard connectors First CPU complex board Second CPU complex board Figure 9 8 Joining the Interboard C...

Page 156: ...ase system includes a Small Computer System Interface SCSI controller and an Ethernet LAN controller integrated onto the system board This section describes how to add or replace an Input Output I O expansion board that contains a second integrated SCSI and a second integrated LAN controller An I O expansion board plugs into two interboard connectors on the system board and includes brackets that ...

Page 157: ...remove the board you must prepare a worksite remove the computer unit s right side and attach the ESD wrist strap as described in Chapter 6 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System CAUTION Unless you are properly grounded you can discharge static electricity and damage components in the system To remove an I O expansion board follow the steps listed next You will need a medium Phillips screw...

Page 158: ...nit top and right side cover removed System board ÍÍÍ ÍÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ SCSI B bus cable Figure 9 11 I O Expansion Board SCSI Ribbon Cable 3 Remove the two screws that secure your I O expansion board to the computer unit bulkhead as shown in Figure 9Ć12 ...

Page 159: ... connectors on the back of the board from the connectors on the system board as shown in Figure 9Ć13 CAUTION Grasp the board at its edges to avoid damaging any components on the board System board bracket LAN connector Interboard connectors Expansion board bracket Figure 9 13 Separating the Interboard Connectors 5 Lift the board away from the system board and place it in an antistatic bag ...

Page 160: ...ng an I O Expansion Board Before you can install an I O expansion board you must prepare your worksite remove the computer unit s right side and attach the ESD wrist strap as described in Chapter 6 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System To install a new I O board in a system that previously had none you will also need to remove the top cover CAUTION Unless you are properly grounded you can...

Page 161: ...n board CAUTION If you need to set the option board down put it back inside the antistatic shipping bag 3 Position the Ethernet LAN connector in the openings provided by the system board bracket and the computer unit bulkhead then align the interboard connectors and press them together as shown in Figure 9Ć15 If you cannot press the connectors together make sure that the connectors are aligned cor...

Page 162: ...o the Computer Unit Bulkhead To install a replacement I O expansion board or to reinstall one removed for access to the system board skip Step 5 through Step 7 and continue with Step 8 To install a new I O board in a system that previously had none continue with Step 5 5 Secure the SCSI cable s 50 pin CHAMP connector to the computer unit bulkhead as shown in Figure 9Ć17 NOTE To create more room wi...

Page 163: ...ring the cable fold and replace the cable clamp over all three cables Figure 9Ć18 shows how to properly install the SCSI B ribbon cable 8 Attach the ribbon cable from the SCSI B connector to the SCSI connector on the I O expansion board as shown in Figure 9Ć18 Since the connector is keyed you can only attach it one way ÍÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ SCSI B bus cable Remove four screws to release c...

Page 164: ...c utilities Adding or Replacing a Graphics or Z Buffer Board 530 series This section explains how to add a graphics or z buffer board to your computer unit and to replace a failed graphics board or z buffer board in an AViiON 530 series computer unit If your computer system has a graphics board or z buffer board you will need to remove them to replace a failed system board A graphics board plugs i...

Page 165: ...fer boards follow the steps below You will need a medium Phillips screwdriver If you are installing a graphics controller board you might also need a flatĆblade screwdriver and a medium sized adjustable wrench 1 If you are removing a graphics controller board remove the hexagonal retaining nuts and the washers that secure the monitor connectors to the computer unit bulkhead as shown in Figure 9Ć20...

Page 166: ... 3 Separate the interboard connector on the back of the top board from the interboard connector on the board behind it as shown in Figure 9Ć22 CAUTION Grasp the board at its edges to avoid damaging any components on the board Graphics option board System board Interboard connectors Z buffer board Figure 9 22 Separating the Interboard Connectors ...

Page 167: ... replace the system board proceed to the next chapter Replacing the System Board Installing the Graphics or Z Buffer Board Before you can install a graphics board or z buffer board you must remove the computer unit s right side cover and attach the ESD wrist strap as described in Chapter 6 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System CAUTION Unless you are properly grounded you can discharge sta...

Page 168: ...oles in the computer unit bulkhead before continuing with this step Align the interboard connectors and press them together as shown in Figure 9Ć24 If you cannot press the connectors together make sure that the connectors are aligned correctly and then try pressing them together again Graphics option board System board Interboard connectors Z buffer board Figure 9 24 Joining the Interboard Connect...

Page 169: ... shorter board retaining screws and replace them with the two longer board retaining screws shipped with the z buffer board 5 If you are installing a graphics controller board install the hexagonal retaining nuts that secure the monitor connectors to the computer unit bulkhead as shown in Figure 9Ć26 Use an adjustable wrench to secure the nuts to the bulkhead Computer unit back Install washers and...

Page 170: ...connect a graphics display monitor mouse and keyboard to your system refer to Chapter 2 Setting Up your Computer System To test a new or replacement board you should run a diagnostics acceptance test after your next powerup Refer to Using AViiON System Diagnostics for instructions on running the acceptance test and other diagnostic utilities End of Chapter ...

Page 171: ...onents Removing the System Board Before you can remove the system board you need to prepare your worksite remove the computer unit s right side cover and attach the ESD wrist strap as described in Chapter 6 Expanding and Maintaining Your Computer System To remove the system board follow the steps below You will need a small 1 and a medium 2 Phillips screwdriver and a small flat blade screwdriver 1...

Page 172: ...n in Figure 10Ć2 that secure the system board bracket to the back of the computer unit Remove seven screws Computer unit back Remove filler plate Remove seven screws Figure 10 2 Releasing the System Board Bracket from the Back of the Computer Unit 5 Remove the two screws and filler plate also shown in Figure 10Ć2 from the computer unit bulkhead 6 Unplug the speaker COM port and SCSI bus cables fro...

Page 173: ...les from the System Board 7 Using the medium Phillips screwdriver remove the eight screws shown in Figure 10Ć4 that secure the system board to the computer unit Remove eight screws System board Figure 10 4 Unscrewing the System Board from the Computer Unit 8 Push the two ejector levers to the right as shown in Figure 10Ć5 to disconnect the system board from the VME connectors behind it ...

Page 174: ...9 Remove the system board by pulling its bracket away from the computer unit and then lifting the board out of the computer unit as shown in Figure 10Ć6 CAUTION Grasp the system board by its edges to avoid damaging any components ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ ÍÍ System board bracket Á Á Á Á Á VMEbus backplane connectors Figure 10 6 Removing the System Board 10 Place the system board face up on an ESD...

Page 175: ...l this original PROM on the replacement system board 13 Insert the failed system board in an antistatic bag To install the replacement system board go to the next section Installing the System Board Installing the System Board Before you can install the new system board you need to prepare your worksite remove the computer unit s right side cover and attach the ESD wrist strap as described in Chap...

Page 176: ...e 10Ć8 Once the pins are in line on one side repeat this procedure with the other side of the component Angled pin Spread pins PROM component pin positions ÉÉÉÉÉÉ ÉÉÉÉÉÉ Straight pins Straightening PROM component pins Figure 10 8 Straightening the Pins on the PROM Component 2 Match the notch on the PROM component with the notch on the replacement system board socket Then align the pins of the PROM...

Page 177: ... Single CPU Two CMMUs Indicates jumper installed Indicates jumper removed CPU complex connector Dual CPUs Four CMMUs CPU Configuration jumpers System board Single CPU Two CMMUs Dual CPUs Twelve CMMUs Indicates jumper installed Indicates jumper removed CPU complex connector Dual CPUs Four CMMUs Single CPU Six CMMUs Figure 10 10 Specifying the CPU Configuration on the System Board NOTE Incorrectly c...

Page 178: ...Series System Board NOTE Jumpers installed at asynchronous serial port pins P17 P18 and P19 enable Data Carrier Detect operation by pulling the signal up to 12 V The DG UX operating system requires installation of these jumpers for proper terminal operation If you use an operating system other than DG UX refer to your operating system documentation for system console and other serial port requirem...

Page 179: ...ne side of the pins and then the other Since the pins are surrounded by components you will have to press on the components 8 Using the medium Phillips screwdriver secure the system board to the computer unit with the eight screws and washers shown in Figure 10Ć13 Install eight screws System board VME connector pins Figure 10 13 Securing the System Board to the Computer Unit NOTE Some of the screw...

Page 180: ...e screws as shown in Figure 10Ć14 10 Reinstall the rear panel filler plate as shown in Figure 10Ć14 Computer unit back Install filler plate 2 screws Secure system board bracket 5 screws Figure 10 14 Securing the System Board Bracket to the Back of the Computer Unit 11 Plug the SCSI bus COM port and speaker cables into the system board as shown in Figure 10Ć15 ...

Page 181: ...ng Memory Modules and Chapter 9 Adding or Replacing a CPU Complex and System Board Options as appropriate 13 If you removed the PROM from the replacement system board you should insert this PROM on the failed system board as described in Steps 1 through 3 of this section Insert the failed system board in an antistatic bag and return it to Data General Contact the Customer Support Center as describ...

Page 182: ...Replacing the System Board 10 12 014 002091 ...

Page 183: ...f the computer unit before removing any cover from the housing To remove a fan assembly follow the steps below You will need a medium 2 Phillips screwdriver 1 Unplug the fan assembly power cable from the power supply and push it down through the hole in the computer unit as shown in Figure 11Ć1 CAUTION The hole for the fan assembly power cable may have sharp edges Avoid personal and cable contact ...

Page 184: ...r unit back Support here Figure 11 2 Releasing the Fan Assembly from the Back of the Computer Unit 3 Still supporting the bottom pull the fan assembly out and down to disengage it from the computer unit as shown in Figure 11Ć3 Fan assembly Computer unit left side cover removed Computer unit Fan assembly Figure 11 3 Removing the Fan Assembly from the Computer Unit 4 Slide the fan assembly out from ...

Page 185: ...mbly directly under the computer unit as shown in Figure 11Ć4 2 Pull the fan assembly power cable up through the hole in the computer unit as shown in Figure 11Ć4 CAUTION The hole for the fan assembly power cable may have sharp edges Avoid personal and cable contact with the edges as you push the power cable through the hole Fan assembly Computer unit left side cover removed Fan assembly power cab...

Page 186: ...ssembly in the Computer Unit 4 Use one hand to lift and support the back of the fan assembly in position and align the assembly and computer unit screw holes as shown in Figure 11Ć6 NOTE The securing bracket on the fan assembly fits inside the rear panel of the computer unit 5 Using a medium Phillips screwdriver secure the fan assembly to the back of the computer unit with the two screws and washe...

Page 187: ...install the side cover as described in the section Closing the Computer Unit in Chapter 6 After closing the computer unit power up any storage subsystems peripheral housing units and other peripherals Then start the computer unit according to the instructions in Chapter 3 and your operating system software documentation Next you should test your computer system by running the AViiON System Diagnos...

Page 188: ...Replacing the Fan Assembly 11 6 014 002091 ...

Page 189: ... Before you can remove the power supply you need to power down any peripherals and the computer unit and remove the computer unit s top and left side covers as described in the Opening the Computer Unit section of Chapter 6 Make certain you unplug the power cord from the ac power outlet and from the receptacle on the back of the computer unit before removing the covers 1 Unplug the ac power and fa...

Page 190: ...omputer unit top and left side covers removed Power supply Tape disk power cable Logic power cable Push clip in to release connector Push clips in to release connector Figure 12 2 Unplugging the Tape Disk Power and Logic Power Cables 3 Release the power supply from the computer unit by gently pulling out the power supply latches as shown in Figure 12Ć3 ...

Page 191: ... Lift the power supply up and then out of the computer unit as shown in Figure 12Ć4 Computer unit top and left side covers removed Power supply Figure 12 4 Removing the Power Supply Return the failed power supply to Data General Contact the Customer Support Center as described in the Preface for information on returning the faulty part To install the new power supply continue to the next section I...

Page 192: ...r set the voltage selection switch to 115 V if it has 220 or 240 V ac power set the switch to 230 V Most sites in the United States and Canada have 120 V ac power If you are not sure about the correct ac power voltage at your site consult a licensed electrician 220 240 V ac operation Voltage selection switch 100 120 V ac operation Power supply Figure 12 5 Setting the Voltage Selection Switch CAUTI...

Page 193: ...nit 4 Secure the power supply to the computer unit by pushing in the two power supply latches shown in Figure 12Ć7 Computer unit top and left side covers removed Power supply Power supply latch Push in to latch Latched Figure 12 7 Securing the Power Supply to the Computer Unit 5 Plug the tape disk power and logic power cables into the power supply as shown in Figure 12Ć8 ...

Page 194: ...nit top and left side covers removed Power supply Tape disk power cable Logic power cable Figure 12 8 Connecting the Tape Disk Power and Logic Power Cables 6 Plug the fan assembly power and the ac power cables to the power supply as shown in Figure 12Ć9 Computer unit top and left side covers removed Power supply Fan assembly power cable AC power cable Figure 12 9 Connecting the Fan Assembly Power ...

Page 195: ...u need to power down any peripherals and the computer unit and remove the computer unit s left side cover as described in the Opening the Computer Unit section of Chapter 6 WARNING Always unplug the power cord from the ac power outlet and from the receptacle on the back of the computer unit before removing any cover from the housing To replace the tape disk fuse follow the steps below and refer to...

Page 196: ...ipheral housing units and other peripherals Then start the computer unit according to the instructions in Chapter 3 and your operating system software documentation Next you should test your computer system by running the AViiON System Diagnostics as described in the Using AViiON System Diagnostics manual End of Chapter ...

Page 197: ...rage devices an integrated Ethernet LAN controller and a VMEbus standard backplane AV530 workstations further include a color graphics monitor an optical mouse a keyboard and one or two graphics controller boards NOTE The configuration parameters included in this appendix apply to individual components and do not consider all system variables Since power cable and bus constraints may prohibit some...

Page 198: ...Technical Specifications A 2 014 002091 Altitude Operating 0 8000 feet 0 2438 meters Storage 0 25000 feet 0 7620 meters Noise 0 40 decibels Quiet Office rating ...

Page 199: ...lĆduplex One mouse port AViiON 530 support One keyboard port AViiON 530 support CPU Complex Board Maximum of two 5 5 x 7 68 inches stacked on system board with two 96 pin DIN connectors One 33 megahertz Motorola 88100 32 bit RISC microprocessor with integral floating point unit Two Motorola 88200 cache and memory management units CMMUs Two Motorola 88200 cache and memory management units CMMUs Six...

Page 200: ...graphics controller board Maximum of one 3 8 x 5 9 inches stacked on graphics controller with one 96 pin DIN connector Selectable 16 or 24 plane z buffer support 256 Kbyte x 4 DRAMs Fixed internal 24 bit resolution Programmable Hither and Yon clipping planes VMEbus Backplane and Options This section describes the AViiON 530 and 4600 series VMEbus backplane and the devices it supports VMEbus Electr...

Page 201: ...adapter Connected externally via RG62 coaxial cable Eight full duplex asynchronous RS 232 C lines per controller Maximum transfer rate 19 2 Kb s per line One Centronics parallel printer port Signals supported on each asynchronous line CTS DCD DSR DTR RTS RXD TXD GROUND VME LAN Controller VLC Maximum of two IEEE 802 3 compliant 10 Mb s transfer rate Supports thick and thin Ethernet coaxial cable VM...

Page 202: ... alone tower 10 half height slots supporting maximum of seven 5 25 inch SCSI devices five full height seven half height or combination totaling seven or less Model 10565 Peripheral Housing Unit PHU 12 75 x 8 x 10 inches stand alone box 3 half height slots supporting maximum of three 5 25 inch SCSI devices three half height one full height with one half height maximum Devices 1 4 inch cartridge QIC...

Page 203: ... sync data transfer rate 15 ms average seek Power Subsystem Specifications This section contains specifications for the power subsystem which includes a modular off line switching converter and cooling fan The power module is located on the system board the ac power switch is located on the side of power subsystem Ac input line Frequency 47 through 63 hertz single phase Voltage options 120 volts a...

Page 204: ...it 3 0 0 0 Z Buffer 0 5 0 0 Keyboard 0 5 0 0 Mouse 0 0 015 0 02 Internal Mass Storage Drives 150 Mbyte QIC tape 6577 1 5 1 5 0 525 Mbyte QIC tape 6677 1 5 1 5 0 2 Gbyte tape 6590 2 4 0 65 0 Digital audio tape 6762 0 9 0 21 0 332 Mbyte disk 6662 1 2 2 5 0 520 Mbyte disk 6796 1 0 2 0 0 662 Mbyte disk 6554 2 0 4 0 0 1 Gbyte disk 6685 2 0 4 0 0 1 4 Gbyte disk 6716 0 65 1 9 0 600 Mbyte CD ROM 6629 0 79...

Page 205: ...oggle the default horizontal scan rate screen refresh rate and pixel rates to operate with a 60 hertz monitor by using the Ctrl V function described in Appendix C Solving Powerup Problems and Exiting the DG UX Installer Dimensions 19 2 inches 48 8 centimeters high 18 1 inches 45 9 centimeters wide 19 5 inches 49 4 centimeters deep Weight 62 pounds including swivel base CRT Color 21 inches 53 3 cm ...

Page 206: ...kilohertz Period 14 257 milliseconds 1071 hertz Front Porch 0 013 milliseconds 1 hertz Sync Width 0 053 milliseconds 4 hertz Back Porch 0 559 milliseconds 42 hertz Blanking Time 0 626 milliseconds 47 hertz Display Time 13 631 milliseconds 1024 hertz Power Input 100 120 volts ac 50 60 hertz 220 240 volts ac 50 hertz Power Consumption Color 110 watts without DDC Monochrome 100 watts without DDC Conn...

Page 207: ...edback Protocol Compatible with EIA RS 232 C interface 1200 baud asynchronous serial Power Uses power from RS 232 C interface Maximum current 15 milliamps Maximum voltage 13 2 volts ac Size Mouse 3 75 by 2 5 inches 9 5 by 5 cm Pad 7 75 by 9 inches 19 7 by 22 9 cm Mechanical life 1000 miles 621 4 km of travel ...

Page 208: ...ect 2 Receive Data 3 Transmit Data 4 Data Terminal Ready 5 Signal Ground 6 Data Set Ready ports B and C only 7 Request to Send 8 Clear to Send 9 Ring Indicator ports B and C only Proper terminal operation while running the DG UX operating system requires the DCD signal pulled up by the presence of a system board jumper We describe this jumper in Chapter 10 5 9 1 6 Male Figure A 1 Asynchronous Seri...

Page 209: ... connect to the RS 232 C ports through one of two 25Ćpin female connectors located on the back of the computer unit Figure AĆ3 lists the signals and shows the pin numbers for these synchronous communications connectors labeled COM A and COM B Pin Signal 1 Chassis Ground CG 2 Transmit Data TxD 3 Receive Data RCD 4 Request to Send RTS 5 Clear to Send CTS 6 Data Set Ready DSR 7 Signal Ground SG 8 Dat...

Page 210: ... 25 to 36 pin conversion accomplished by the parallel printer cable Pin Signal 1 Strobe 2 Data 0 3 Data 1 4 Data 2 5 Data 3 6 Data 4 7 Data 5 8 Data 6 9 Data 7 10 Acknowledge 11 Busy 12 Paper End out of paper 13 Select on line 14 Unused 15 Fault error 16 Reset 17 Unused 18 25 Ground 14 13 1 25 Figure A 4 Printer Connector 25 Pin 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 DB25 Connector CHAMP 36 Connector to ...

Page 211: ...pin numbers for the single ended SCSI connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 25 Unused 26 Data Bus 0 27 Data Bus 1 28 Data Bus 2 29 Data Bus 3 30 Data Bus 4 31 Data Bus 5 32 Data Bus 6 33 Data Bus 7 34 Data Bus P 35 Ground 36 Ground 37 Ground 38 Termination Power 39 Ground 40 Ground 41 Attention 42 Ground 43 Busy 44 Acknowledge 45 Reset 46 Message 47 Select 48 Control Data 49 Request 50 Input Output 1 ...

Page 212: ...0BROAD36 Ethernet over CATV 10BASET proposed Ethernet over twisted pair or any other 10 MHz AUI compatible MAU or MAU like device that does not require the Control Out signal specified in the AUI definition Figure AĆ7 lists the signals and shows the pin numbers for the LAN connector Pin Signal Circuit Name 1 Ground CI S Control In Shield 2 Collision CI A Control In A 3 Transmit DO A Data Out A 4 G...

Page 213: ...through an 8 pin DIN connector located on the left side of the computer unit Figure AĆ8 lists the signals and shows the pin numbers for the keyboard and connector Pin Signal 1 Clock 2 Data 3 Unused 4 Ground 5 5 V 6 8 Unused Shell Ground 1 2 3 4 5 Key a Keyboard cable b Connector on left side of computer unit 1 2 3 4 5 Key 7 6 8 Figure A 8 Keyboard Connector and Cable Pin Numbering ...

Page 214: ...the computer unit Figure AĆ9 lists the signals and shows the pin numbers for the connector Pin Signal 1 Request to Send 2 Data Terminal Ready 3 Unused 4 Unused 5 Unused 6 Ground 7 Transmit Data 8 Receive Data mouse data to host Key a Mouse DIN connector b Connector on right side of computer unit 1 2 3 5 6 8 Key 7 4 6 3 1 2 4 8 7 5 Figure A 9 Mouse DIN Connector and Cable Pin Numbering End of Appen...

Page 215: ...amming System Control and I O Registers for a description of additional SCM functions not described in this manual Getting to the SCM You can tell you are in the SCM when you see its command interpreter prompt You ll only see the SCM prompt when your operating system is completely shut down and the job processor or CPU Central Processing Unit is halted The default SCM prompt appears as follows SCM...

Page 216: ...efer to your operating system documentation for information about properly shutting down before halting the system CAUTION Always try to shut down your operating system properly before attempting to halt the system Halting your system while the operating system or other software is running may result in lost or corrupted data Most system software supports a keyboard break sequence you can use to h...

Page 217: ...to AViiON 4600 Systems and AViiON 530 Workstations Programming System Control and I O Registers Using SCM Commands This section describes SCM command interpreter conventions explains how to execute commands lists all SCM commands with their functions and provides reference pages for the commands you are most likely to use An SCM command line consists of one valid command and in many cases one or m...

Page 218: ...w Enter Ctrl I wait until you hear one beep then enter 1 if you have a 70 Hz monitor or enter 2 for a 60 Hz monitor Ctrl Q Resumes SCM output display that was suspended with the Ctrl S sequence Ctrl S Suspends SCM output display until you resume it with the Ctrl Q sequence Ctrl U Erases the current line of text from the left of the cursor to the SCM prompt Ctrl V 2 Allows you restore the default v...

Page 219: ...mands and Command Functions period Displays processor status Debugging ATTACH Specifies attached processor Program control system operation 1 BOOT Starts system from bootstrap device System operation CONTINUE Restarts attached processor Program control debugging FORMAT Displays View or Change System operation debugging Configuration menu program control HELP Lists valid SCM commands System operati...

Page 220: ... the number of the attached job processor By default Jp 0 is the attached processor after powerup The system returns the currently attached processor if you use this command without an argument Arguments jp The number of the job processor to attach Related Commands Resumes program execution at the program counter value on the currently attached processor Changes the SCM prompt text Begins program ...

Page 221: ... system s Internet address When you omit the second argument in a LAN boot the SCM probes the LAN for any server that recognizes your computer s Ethernet address and then boots the default boot file When you use the command with neither optional argument the SCM attempts to boot from a default boot path Refer to the section Changing the Default System Boot Path in Chapter 5 for information about u...

Page 222: ...Table B 3 lists the mnemonic names for bootable devices and defines the optional parameters for each device Table B 3 Mnemonics and Parameters for Bootable Devices ncsc NCR SCSI adapter I O address N A N A sd SCSI disk1 or SCSI ID2 0 st SCSI tape or SCSI ID2 0 dgen Integrated Ethernet LAN or N A N A hken VME Ethernet LAN controller or N A N A 1 Includes CD ROM devices on systems running firmware R...

Page 223: ...specify this controller Mnemonic I O Address Enter one of these values The simplest device specification combines the device mnmonic with the controller parameter specification For example specifies the first SCSI disk unit on the first SCSI adapter In both cases the disk hardware is jumpered according to its default factory configuration To explicitly specify a controller you use its I O address ...

Page 224: ...ecifying a Logical Unit Third Parameter The third parameter specifies a drive s logical unit number LUN You rarely use the third parameter lun it supplies additional information when the second parameter unit does not uniquely identify the bootstrap device If you have more than one drive managed by the same SCSI adapter board the drives have the same SCSI ID number The LUN differentiates drives ma...

Page 225: ...ath argument For example to boot file 1 the second file on a cartridge tape in the drive at SCSI ID 4 the full boot path is Booting over a LAN When booting as an operating system client to a DG UX server for example you can specify the Internet address of the operating system server Use the following format to specify a LAN boot path argument LAN controller Server Internet address For example the ...

Page 226: ...an can be named by the current defaults You may want to change device configurations to accommodate your operating system or to configure additional devices not supplied by Data General Without the default parameter values used for standard devices a boot path specification is even more complex The extended format for an SCM boot path includes information you do not need when specifying standard b...

Page 227: ...vice Alternate Ethernet address For example the default specification for the first VME Ethernet controller jumpered according to its factory configuration is To specify a different Hawk Interphase Ethernet LAN controller at nonstandard addresses the device specification includes the device code interrupt vector and both the VME A16 and A32 address as follows Examples 1 Boot the default system boo...

Page 228: ... on the logical disk from the default system disk SCM b sd ncsc 0 usr stand diags 8 Boot any executable file called in the root directory on the second SCSI disk SCSI ID 1 SCM b sd ncsc 1 root bootfile 9 Boot from the first host that responds on the Ethernet LAN your computer is connected to only one network SCM b dgen 10 Boot from the host at Internet address 128 111 5 6 on the alternate Ethernet...

Page 229: ...passes completely to the continued program Arguments trace count The hexadecimal number of instructions you want the program to execute The system displays the address data and mnemonic in that order after each instruction then halts displays processor status information and returns the SCM prompt Related Commands period Displays attached processor status information including the value of the NPC...

Page 230: ... SCM Configuration Menus for further information about SCM menu items Arguments None Related Commands Boots a device or displays the Change Boot Parameters menu Related Messages None Examples Display the View or Change System Configuration menu SCM F View or Change System Configuration 1 Change default system boot path 2 Change console parameters 3 Change modem port parameters 4 Change mouse param...

Page 231: ... cntrl unit part Boot a device C Continue D Display all registers E address Examine modify memory E register Examine modify R CR FCR F View Change System Configuration H Display help message I data beg_addr end_addr Initialize memory range L data beg_addr end_addr Locate data pattern M count source_addr dest_addr Move memory range O trace count Single step P new prompt Change prompt R Reset system...

Page 232: ...you have multiple computers The greaterĆthan symbol appears after the text prefix if you change the prompt text to a null text string your prompt is simply the symbol Arguments new prompt Text string of ASCII characters to replace the prompt The ASCII string can have as many as 1510 characters There are no character or symbol restrictions Related Messages Argument s out of range Examples Display t...

Page 233: ...p state Unlike a cold reset power applied to the system a warm reset initiated by software the command or a Reset switch does not initialize memory or run powerup diagnostics Arguments None Related Commands Boots a device Related Messages System Reset Examples Reset the system processors keyboard port graphics controller etc SCM R PSR XPC DCSH DMMU ICSH IMMU A00003F2 FFC039DE N N N N ...

Page 234: ... argument Arguments address Memory location at which the processor starts executing trace count The system displays the address data and mnemonic in that order after executing the hexadecimal number of instructions you specify with this argument Then the system halts and the monitor displays status information Related Commands Boots a device Begins program execution at the address stored in the pr...

Page 235: ...rd at locations specified in the s record header and then verifies checksums Information appended to the last s record notifies the SCM when the entire file has been sent For this command to function you must configure your system to use an s record utility and a server machine must be sending s record files If you are not familiar with your system s s record loader utility if your system is not c...

Page 236: ...Using the System Control Monitor B 22 014 002091 ...

Page 237: ...blem after consulting your operating system s manuals contact Data General as described in the Preface During a normal powerup your system displays the message Passed before it boots the DG UX operating system or displays the SCM prompt this signifies that the computer system has successfully completed the powerup diagnostic tests Chapter 3 describes the sequence of a normal powerup If your comput...

Page 238: ...r a description of how to use the AViiON System Diagnostics hardware acceptance test The last section of this appendix Exiting the Installer System describes how to leave the DG UX installer system before installing packages and building an operating system kernel Solving Powerup Problems Table CĆ2 and Table CĆ3 summarize the steps you can take when your screen remains blank at powerup when your p...

Page 239: ...ontact Data General For This Condition Try This Blank or Distorted Display Has the graphics monitor screen Rotate the Brightness dial clockwise been blank for 2 minutes Power down then 1 Test the ac power supply with a desk lamp or other electrical device 2 Tighten power cord connections to the monitor and computer unit 3 Tighten the keyboard connection and all other cabling 4 Make sure all connec...

Page 240: ...s the screen been blank for Adjust brightness control to maximum 2 minutes Turn all power off then 1 Test the ac power source with a desk lamp or other electrical device 2 Tighten power cord connections to the system console and computer unit 3 Tighten the keyboard connection and all other cabling 4 Make sure all connected peripherals are powered on and on line 5 Turn power back on and try again I...

Page 241: ...nnect your AViiON 530 series computer components together are undamaged and their connectors are secured tightly so that they make a good connection 8 Turn power on to all connected peripherals 9 Turn power on to the computer unit again 10 If the display remains blank your monitor or monitor cables may have a problem Try to power up using a different display device You can use another graphics mon...

Page 242: ... they make a good connection 11 Turn power on to all connected peripherals 12 Turn power on to the computer unit again 13 If the display remains blank your system console terminal or system console terminal cables may have a problem Try to power up using a different terminal Follow the steps in the section Testing With an Asynchronous Terminal Unclear Monitor Display AViiON 530 Series Try the foll...

Page 243: ...dable 1 Make sure that the cable connection from the RS232A port to the terminal is secure 2 If the keyboard has an On Line key or indicator toggle that key If you know that the keyboard is on line and your screen is still blank do the following a Disconnect the terminal from the computer unit b Turn on the terminal power to see if the terminal diagnostic self test message appears If the terminal ...

Page 244: ...computer unit fan spinning inside the chassis If the LED and speaker do not signal or if the fan seems to be slow or not spinning at all contact Data General as described in the Preface the problem is not your monitor If your display remains blank but the computer unit LED and speaker signaled the monitor could be the problem If you have another monitor try that first However if you don t have ano...

Page 245: ... computer system signals an error during powerup Refer to this section if powerup diagnostic tests halt and display an error message or if the system console hangs during powerup testing If your screen has been blank for more than two minutes refer to the section Blank Monitor Screen or Blank Asynchronous Terminal Screen earlier in this chapter If you see meaningless display instead of an error co...

Page 246: ...d in the Preface Exiting the Installer System If you intend to run a hardware acceptance test or change configuration parameters before installing DG UX you must first exit the DG UX installer system Follow the steps below to leave DG UX without building a kernel under the present configuration 1 Enter for no to the initial installer prompts as shown in Figure CĆ2 2 Halt the system at the DG UX pr...

Page 247: ...s manual Using the SCM Configuration Menus After changing parameters you will need to reset your system as described in Resetting the Computer System at the end of Chapter 3 After resetting your system restart it from the SCM prompt using the following command SCM 4 You can proceed with installing your operating system when your system stops for input and asks Do you want to configure any nonstand...

Page 248: ...Solving Power Up Problems C 12 014 002091 ...

Page 249: ... AViiON System Diagnostics graphics tests CĆ6 hardware acceptance test C 2 shipped with computer 1Ć15 B Backup devices 1Ć8 Baud rate default setting 2Ć11 CĆ9 modem port 5Ć16 mouse 5Ć17 system console 2Ć3 5Ć9ć5Ć15 Blank screen graphics monitor CĆ5 asynchronous terminal CĆ5 Boards CPU complex installing 9Ć6ć9Ć8 removing 9Ć2ć9Ć4 graphics installing 9Ć18ć9Ć21 removing 9Ć16ć9Ć18 SCSI adapter board addi...

Page 250: ...4 console mode 5Ć11 graphics monitor frequency BĆ4 modem port parameters 5Ć15ć5Ć17 mouse parameters 5Ć17 screen saver timeout 5Ć14ć5Ć16 system console character size 5Ć10 system console parameters 5Ć8 Character code set default setting 2Ć11 CĆ9 modem port parity 5Ć17 size 5Ć17 system console 2Ć3 mode 5Ć11 size 5Ć10 Characteristics default serial port A 2Ć11 system console 2Ć3 Checklist before inst...

Page 251: ...chronous ports 2Ć11 keyboard 2Ć6 parallel printer 2Ć13 RS 232 C 2Ć10 Port A 2Ć2 SCSI bus 2Ć14 4Ć2 4Ć13 and pin alignment 4Ć13 serial 2Ć10 synchronous devices 2Ć12 system console 2Ć2 Connectors keyboard pin numbers AĆ16 memory module 8Ć3 mouse pin numbers AĆ17 serial location 1Ć5 signals AĆ11 AĆ12 signals parallel printer AĆ13 Console mode 5Ć11 Console port location 1Ć5 SCM menu 2Ć3 Console system ...

Page 252: ...tem booting 3Ć5 3Ć10 exiting install sequence of CĆ10 prompt x installer system 3Ć6 Dial monitor brightness 1Ć6 CĆ5 contrast 1Ć6 CĆ5 Disconnecting ac power cord 2Ć16ć2Ć17 graphics monitor 2Ć3 keyboard 2Ć5 LAN 2Ć8 modem synchronous 2Ć12 mouse 2Ć6 printer parallel 2Ć13 serial 2Ć10 Disk drives adding or replacing 7Ć1 attaching brackets to 7Ć9ć7Ć18 boot path specifications 5Ć4 drive assembly removing ...

Page 253: ...ling or disabling 5Ć12 system console 2Ć3 FORMAT command SCM BĆ16 Fuse tape disk replacing 12Ć7ć12Ć8 G German console language 5Ć13 Graphics board adding or replacing 9Ć15ć9Ć21 installing 9Ć18ć9Ć21 Graphics controller viewing configuration 5Ć18 Graphics monitor See Monitor Grounding See Electrostatic discharge ESD H Hangs at powerup CĆ9 HELP command SCM BĆ17 Help from Data General xi 6Ć2 Humidity ...

Page 254: ...Ć15 specifications AĆ9 Keyboard features command interpreter BĆ4 language 5Ć12ć5Ć14 L LAN local area network Ethernet address displayed at powerup 3Ć4 cables 1Ć14 connecting 2Ć8 connector location 1Ć5 pin numbers AĆ15 signals AĆ15 device specifications 5Ć5 disconnecting 2Ć8 Language console 5Ć12ć5Ć14 keyboard 1Ć15 displayed at powerup 3Ć4 Loading s record files BĆ21 Local Area Network LAN See LAN ...

Page 255: ...tandard devices defined BĆ12 Norwegian keyboard BOOT command 5Ć7 BĆ14 language setting 5Ć14 O Opening the computer unit 6Ć10ć6Ć13 Option boards memory AĆ2 removing 9Ć16ć9Ć18 sized at powerup 3Ć4 Options mass storage 1Ć7 Overview information See Chapter 1 P Packing slip 1Ć9 Page mode VME A24 boards 5Ć19ć5Ć20 Parallel printer connector location 1Ć5 2Ć13 signals AĆ13 Parameters SCM changing 5Ć1 Parit...

Page 256: ...0Ć6 removing from system board 10Ć5 Prompt DG UX x SCM x PROMPT command SCM BĆ18 Prompt SCM changing BĆ18 defined BĆ1 entering menus from 5Ć1 multiprocessor BĆ1 R Rear panel 1Ć5 Related manuals ix Removing brackets from drives 7Ć6ć7Ć18 CHAMP connectors 2Ć15 CPU complex board 9Ć2ć9Ć4 drive assembly 7Ć3ć7Ć18 fan assembly 11Ć1ć11Ć5 graphics board 9Ć16ć9Ć18 memory modules 8Ć4ć8Ć7 power supply 12Ć1ć12Ć...

Page 257: ...n 5Ć1 Screen blank CĆ5 error display CĆ9 powerup messages 3Ć4 Screen distortion clearing 1Ć6 SCSI adapter board adding and replacing 7Ć14 cable connections 7Ć14 7Ć15 7Ć16 7Ć17 installing 7Ć16ć7Ć18 removing 7Ć14ć7Ć18 configuration rules 4Ć3ć4Ć9 device identification 4Ć3ć4Ć9 SCM boot specification 5Ć4 BĆ10 bus cable connecting to the computer unit 2Ć14 4Ć2 configuration worksheets 4Ć9 connecting 4Ć1...

Page 258: ...es removing 8Ć4ć8Ć7 optional components 1Ć4 PROM component on installing 10Ć6 removing 10Ć5 removing 10Ć1ć10Ć11 removing graphics board from 9Ć16ć9Ć18 removing z buffer board from 9Ć16ć9Ć18 replacing 10Ć1 specifications AĆ2 System parameters how to change 5Ć1 System configurations AĆ2 System console See also Console system connecting 2Ć1 asynchronous terminal 2Ć10 default console mode 5Ć11 default...

Page 259: ...1 Unpacking the computer 1Ć9 V Video parameters AĆ8 View or Change System Configuration Menu displaying 5Ć1 Viewing system configuration devices 5Ć18 memory 5Ć18 modem port parameters 5Ć15ć5Ć17 mouse parameters 5Ć17 system console parameters 5Ć8 VMEbus A24 board configuration 5Ć19ć5Ć20 options 1Ć7 AĆ3ćAĆ4 Voltage selection switch setting 12Ć4 verifying 1Ć13 W Workstation defined x Z Z buffer board...

Page 260: ...Index 12 014 002091 ...

Page 261: ...ity of units in your order and refer to the following chart Total Quantity Shipping Handling Charge 1 4 Items 5 00 5 10 Items 8 00 11 40 Items 10 00 41 200 Items 30 00 Over 200 Items 100 00 If overnight or second day shipment is desired this information should be indicated on the order form A separate charge will be determined at time of shipment and added to your bill VOLUME DISCOUNTS 8 The TIPS ...

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Page 263: ...P SHIP TO No P O Boxes Complete Only If Different Address COMPANY NAME ATTN ADDRESS NO PO BOXES CITY STATE ZIP TIPS ORDER FORM Mail To Data General Corporation Attn Educational Services TIPS G155 4400 Computer Drive Westboro MA 01581 9973 Authorized Signature of Buyer Title Date Agrees to terms conditions on reverse side Phone Area Code Ext Shipping and handling See A TOTAL See C PAYMENT METHOD Cr...

Page 264: ...IED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON ANY OF THE PUBLICATIONS CLI MACROS OR MATERIALS SUPPLIED HEREUNDER 6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY A CUSTOMER AGREES THAT DGC S LIABILITY IF ANY FOR DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE CHARGES PAID BY ...

Page 265: ...Cut here and insert in binder spine pocket Setting Up Starting Expanding and Maintaining AViiON 530 and 4600 Series Computers 014 002091 01 ...

Page 266: ...Appendix Title 093 xxxxxx 2 Licensed Material Property of Data General Corporation ...

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