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VAXstation 4000 Model 60
to VAXstation 4000 Model 90
Upgrade Guide

EK-VX690-UP. A01

Digital Equipment Corporation

Summary of Contents for VAXstation 4000 Model 60

Page 1: ...VAXstation 4000 Model 60 to VAXstation 4000 Model 90 Upgrade Guide EK VX690 UP A01 Digital Equipment Corporation...

Page 2: ...se from Digital or the third party owner of the software copyright No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software on equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporatio...

Page 3: ...Removing Lights and Switches Module 2 13 Removing Graphics Module if applicable 2 15 Removing Synchronous Communications Option if applicable 2 19 Removing TURBOchannel Adapter Module and Option if ap...

Page 4: ...1 Index Examples 2 1 Typical Screen Display of a SHOW CONFIG Command Model 60 2 4 3 1 Typical Screen Display of a SHOW CONFIG Command Model 90 3 23 Figures 2 1 VAXstation 4000 Model 60 FRU Locations 2...

Page 5: ...nstalled The SPXg and SPXgt modules require a SPXg gt diagnostic ROM with a version of 1 2 or higher Who Should Use This Guide Only Digital Services or qualified self maintenance personnel should perf...

Page 6: ...o Digital and also provides the necessary forms to be completed and returned to Digital after the upgrade Related Documentation If additional information is needed for the procedures in this guide ref...

Page 7: ...nclosed in a box in interactive examples indicates a key you press on the keyboard Warning Warnings contain information to prevent personal injury Read warnings carefully Caution Cautions provide info...

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Page 9: ...Model 60 and the VAXstation 4000 Model 90 Overview Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of the VAXstation 4000 Model 60 and the VAXstation 4000 Model 90 and to provide a list...

Page 10: ...system module The Model 60 includes An LK401 keyboard A VSXXX GA mouse or VSXXX AB tablet A monochrome or color video monitor One or more storage devices SCSI and Ethernet controllers Memory SIMMs wh...

Page 11: ...graded to a VAXstation 4000 Model 90 Upgrade Kit Versions The following is a list of the various PV71U upgrade kits that can be used to upgrade to a VAXstation 4000 Model 90 Part Number Description PV...

Page 12: ...Part Number Contents 54 21177 01 CPU system module 54 21795 01 LCSPX graphics module EK VAXOG DK Documentation kit which includes the following VS4000 Owner s Installation Guide VS4000 Options Install...

Page 13: ...ation Model 60 to 90 which includes the following Part Number Contents 54 21177 01 CPU system module EK VAXOG DK Documentation kit which includes the following VS4000 Owner s Installation Guide VS4000...

Page 14: ...99 03 VAXstation Model 60 to 90 which includes the following Part Number Contents 54 21177 01 CPU system module EK VAXOG DK Documentation kit which includes the following VS4000 Owner s Installation G...

Page 15: ...8 Plane 3D graphics SPXgt 24 Plane 3D graphics Some of the main features of the VAXstation 4000 Model 90 are Up to 128 Mbytes of SIMM main memory ThinWire or Thickwire connection for Ethernet network...

Page 16: ...OM based diagnostics field programmable flash ROMs for Power up self test User selected self test System level tests VMS software distribution by CDROM disk TK tape VMS Version 5 5 2 or higher System...

Page 17: ...must have a working knowledge of and experience working on the internal hardware devices of the VAXstation 4000 systems If you are not qualified to perform this upgrade call Digital Services to sched...

Page 18: ...rals and disconnecting cables 2 5 Protecting against static 2 6 Removing top cover of the VAXstation 4000 Model 60 2 9 Removing mass storage devices 2 10 Removing power supply 2 12 Removing lights and...

Page 19: ...t of the system box Results The system displays the console prompt on the screen 2 Enter SHOW CONFIG at the console prompt and press Return SHOW CONFIG Return 3 Record the Ethernet hardware address Th...

Page 20: ...INFO 1 NVR OK Non volatile RAM 2 LCG OK 2D high res color graphics rev 2 7 HR 8 PLN FB 2 7 3 DZ OK Serial line controller 4 CACHE OK Cache memory 5 MEM OK Memory configuration 16MB SY 8MB S0 S1 8MB S2...

Page 21: ...ower cord You should remove the power cord before moving the monitor The monitor is heavy and may require two people to lift it Disconnect Cables Disconnect the following cables from the back of the s...

Page 22: ...handling system components Wear a properly grounded antistatic wrist strap Any module or device removed from the system unit must be placed on an antistatic mat Note It is recommended that you have tw...

Page 23: ...strap on your wrist 2 Attach the alligator clip to the metal latch located on the left center of the power supply Refer to Figure 2 1 A disposable wrist strap 1 At the wrist end wrap the shiny black s...

Page 24: ...fer to Figure 2 1 for the VAXstation 4000 Model 60 FRU locations mentioned in this chapter Note The SPXgt TURBOchannel adapter module and any TURBOchannel option are not shown in Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1...

Page 25: ...moved to gain access to the modules and components in the BA46 system enclosure To remove the top cover complete the following steps Step Action 1 Carefully release the latches on the right side of th...

Page 26: ...m enclosure complete the following steps Step Action 1 Pull the colored tab on the H bracket toward the front of the system The tab is located at the upper left corner of the bracket 2 Lift the drive...

Page 27: ...y from the BA46 system enclosure complete the following steps Step Action 1 Push the colored tab located at the right upper front of the bracket to the right and away from the power supply and push th...

Page 28: ...complete the following steps Step Action 1 Release the metal latch located at the left center of the power supply by moving it to the left 2 Pull forward on the colored tab located on the right towar...

Page 29: ...wn in Figure 2 2 Touching the board in the area indicated could damage some of the components on the board Note For orientation purposes some of the devices that may have been previously removed are s...

Page 30: ...itches module from the BA46 system enclosure complete the following steps Step Action 1 Disconnect the module connector from the system module by lifting up on the module where it overlaps the system...

Page 31: ...ith the video board clamp from the kit SPXg two boards consisting of graphics module and frame buffer module The SPXg is transferable to the Model 90 SPXgt two boards consisting of graphics module and...

Page 32: ...mat SPXg 1 Release the graphics module latches on the video board clamp Refer to Figure 2 1 2 Lift the graphics assembly free of the system module connector and remove it from the system enclosure 3 P...

Page 33: ...rive H bracket 3 Slide the top of the remaining E clip off of the frame buffer module it will stay attached to the graphics module 4 Lift the frame buffer module and gently work it free of the RFI gas...

Page 34: ...If you have an Then SPXgt cont 9 Remove the video board clamp from the KA46 system module by spreading the sides of the video board clamp away from the connector and then lift the clamp off and away f...

Page 35: ...ove the synchronous communications option from the BA46 system enclosure complete the following steps Step Action 1 Lift the synchronous communications option away from the system module at the point...

Page 36: ...Action 1 Remove the two screws holding the filler plate on the TURBOchannel option located at the rear of the enclosure 2 Lift the TURBOchannel option away from the system module at the point directl...

Page 37: ...the system module CPU by lifting the front slightly so that it clears the two stops at the front right and left of the module 3 Using the large center connector pull the module toward the front of the...

Page 38: ...dge of the memory connectors located on the system board Failure to release the two module retainers will permanently damage the module connector located on the system module Remove the MS44 Memory SI...

Page 39: ...Removing MS44 Memory SIMMs Continued Remove the MS44 Memory SIMMs continued Figure 2 3 Removing a MS44 Memory SIMM Model 60 1 2 3 MLO 008154 2 23...

Page 40: ...Cautions When removing ROMs from the system board antistatic precaution must be adhered to Before removing the Ethernet ROM be sure you note the orientation of the IC chip keyway in relation to the c...

Page 41: ...medallion on the VAXstation 4000 Model 60 to the new medallion complete the following steps Step Action 1 Squeeze the tabs on the medallion and pull the medallion away from the BA46 system enclosure 2...

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Page 43: ...VAXstation 4000 Model 90 Overview Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to provide information so that Digital Services Engineers or knowledgeable Digital customers can install the upgrade components...

Page 44: ...nstalling Ethernet ROM 3 5 Installing MS44 memory SIMMs 3 6 Installing KA49 system module CPU 3 10 Installing TURBOchannel adapter module and option 3 11 Installing synchronous communications option 3...

Page 45: ...ons mentioned in this chapter Note The TURBOchannel adapter module and any TURBOchannel option are not shown in Figure 3 1 The references of Note and Item that appear in Figure 3 1 are used in the VAX...

Page 46: ...ASSY RX26 FDI SEE NOTE 5 7440430 01 RMD BRKT SEE NOTE 4 7441473 01 RF1 SHIELD FILLER ITEM 12 7441472 01 FILLER PLATE ITEM 11 7028096 01 BASE ASSY SEE NOTE 4 7028099 01 02 OR 03 BEZEL ASSY ITEM 10 SEE...

Page 47: ...stomer Install the Ethernet ROM To install the Ethernet ROM in the new KA49 system module complete the following steps Step Action 1 Remove the Ethernet ROM from the KA49 system module and install it...

Page 48: ...er the modules or to the connector MS44 Memory Slots Model 90 There are eight slots for memory SIMMs as shown in Figure 3 2 When you install memory SIMMs sets of four of the same value must go in eith...

Page 49: ...SIMMs Continued MS44 Memory Slots Model 90 continued Figure 3 2 Memory Slots in the Model 90 T o u c h h e re M a s s e T o q u e a q u i H ie r b e ru h re n MLO 008750 0A 1E 0C 1G 1F 0B 1H 0D Conti...

Page 50: ...Memory SIMMs To install the MS44 memory SIMMs on the KA49 system module complete the following steps and refer to Figure 3 3 NOTE For orientation purposes some of the devices that may have not yet be...

Page 51: ...MS44 Memory SIMMs Continued Install the MS44 Memory SIMMs continued Figure 3 3 Installing the First MS44 Memory SIMM Model 90 T o u c h h e re M a s s e T o q u e a q u i H ie r b e ru h re n MLO 0087...

Page 52: ...omplete the following steps Step Action 1 Align the five slots in the module with the five latches on the base of the system enclosure 2 Slide the module to the rear of the enclosure until the front o...

Page 53: ...nformation Step Action 1 Add standoffs to the CPU board 2 Line up TURBOchannel adapter over the standoffs press down to snap the module into place making sure the connector is firmly seated 3 Slide th...

Page 54: ...synchronous communications option firmly towards the back of the system enclosure 2 Make sure that the two small openings in the metal bracket under the rear 50 pin connector slide onto the plastic b...

Page 55: ...p IC socket If you put the diagnostic ROM in backwards then the system will not function Swapping the SPXg gt Diagnostic ROM If the SPXg gt diagnostic ROM is version 1 1 or lower then it will need to...

Page 56: ...ve an Then LCSPX 1 Set switch 2 toward the On marker on the Switch Pack for a 72 Hz refresh rate Set switch 2 away from the On marker on the Switch Pack for a 66 Hz refresh rate 2 Switch 1 can be in e...

Page 57: ...d clamp that came with the kit 2 Make sure the two slots in the metal bracket on the graphics module line up with the two notches on the plastic bracket along the rear of the system module 3 Press dow...

Page 58: ...Make sure the two slots in the metal bracket on the graphics module line up with the two notches on the plastic bracket along the top rear of the system module 3 Press down firmly on the module assemb...

Page 59: ...ess down firmly on the module until it secures within the two front latches of the video board clamp 4 Check to see if the front edge of the metal bracket locks behind the ridge on the plastic bracket...

Page 60: ...the Lights and Switches Module To install the lights and switches module in the BA46 system enclosure complete the following steps Step Action 1 Align the switches with their respective holes in the f...

Page 61: ...lete the following steps Step Action 1 Align the two guides one on the right front and one on the right rear of the supply with the slots on the system enclosure 2 Push the power supply down into plac...

Page 62: ...Options Installation Guide Install the Removable Media Drives The removable media drive assembly may contain one of the following drives RRD42 CDROM drive RX26 diskette drive TLZ06 cassette tape drive...

Page 63: ...hinged teeth of the cover with the hinged teeth on the left side of the BA46 system enclosure and lower the cover until it clicks into place 2 Reconnect the cables and terminators if present at the re...

Page 64: ...rn 3 Verify the Ethernet hardware address The address must be the same as the one recorded before the upgrade began Refer to the section Preparing VAXstation Model 60 for Disassembly for more informat...

Page 65: ...NAM INFO 1 NVR OK Non volatile RAM 2 LCSPX OK Highres 8 Plane 4MPixel FB V1 2 3 DZ OK Serial line controller 4 CACHE OK Cache memory 5 MEM OK Memory configuration 16 MB 0A OB 0C 0D 4 MB 1E 1F 1G 1H 0...

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Page 67: ...ndix are completed Use the packing material from the upgrade kit to pack the leftover modules and components for shipment back to Digital Return Forms The Digital Services representative who performs...

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Page 69: ...heck on the procedures used Please fill out this form and return it to your Contract Administrator for updating the customer s contract Customer System Serial Number Old System Model Number Old CPU Mo...

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Page 71: ...uments Customer Digital will contact you within the next several days to arrange for package pickup and return Keep this copy as your record of installation by Digital NOTE Contact the local CAS offic...

Page 72: ...er Copy Continued New CPU Module Serial Number Installation was performed on this date Module Packed for Return Customer Name Phone Number Customer Signature Digital Services Representative Signature...

Page 73: ...documents Customer Digital will contact you within the next several days to arrange for package pickup and return Keep this copy as your record of installation by Digital NOTE Contact the local CAS o...

Page 74: ...rvices Copy Continued New CPU Module Serial Number Installation was performed on this date Module Packed for Return Customer Name Phone Number Customer Signature Digital Services Representative Signat...

Page 75: ...l 90 This form must be filled out and returned with the old modules to ensure that the customer does not incur a penalty charge Date Return Authorization RA Number Digital Order Number Customer Name C...

Page 76: ...Return Material Checklist Continued HARDWARE BEING RETURNED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 System Number from Rear of System Serial Number Include This Form With Your Module Return Continued on next page A 10...

Page 77: ...ver City 213 417 4232 Midsouth District Memphis 901 761 6712 New England District Bedford 603 472 6061 New Jersey Commercial District Piscataway 201 562 4728 New Jersey Financial District New York 212...

Page 78: ...Mesa 714 850 7606 South Texas District Houston 713 953 3918 Southwest District Tempe 602 894 4747 Upstate New York District Rochester 716 385 7152 U S Distribution Sales District Marlboro 508 480 4259...

Page 79: ...9 FRUs for the Model 60 2 8 for the Model 90 3 3 G Graphics options Model 60 LGC 2 15 SPXg 2 15 SPXgt 2 15 options Model 90 LCSPX 1 7 3 14 SPXg 1 7 3 14 SPXgt 1 7 3 14 H Hard disk drive 2 10 3 20 I I...

Page 80: ...stem module 2 21 removing lights and switches module 2 13 Removal procedures cont d removing mass storage devices 2 10 to 2 11 removing MS44 Memory SIMMs 2 22 removing power supply 2 12 removing synch...

Page 81: ...V VAXstation 4000 See also Models models 1 1 W Worksheet Digital Services A 3 Wrist strap 2 6 Index 3...

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