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AlphaServer DS20E AlphaStation DS20E Reference Guide Order Number: ER-K8F6W-UA. D01 This manual is for managers and operators of Compaq AlphaServer DS20E / AlphaStation DS20E systems. Compaq Computer Corporation
AlphaServer DS20E AlphaStation DS20E Reference Guide Order Number: ER-K8F6W-UA. D01 This manual is for managers and operators of Compaq AlphaServer DS20E / AlphaStation DS20E systems. Compaq Computer Corporation
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... 3, Installing the Rackmount System, gives procedures for managers and operators of Compaq AlphaServer DS20E / AlphaStation DS20E systems. WARNING: To prevent injury, access to internal components is for installing the rack-mountable system into small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. xiii Such persons are organized into...
... 3, Installing the Rackmount System, gives procedures for managers and operators of Compaq AlphaServer DS20E / AlphaStation DS20E systems. WARNING: To prevent injury, access to internal components is for installing the rack-mountable system into small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. xiii Such persons are organized into...
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... for setting up your rackmountable server. Installing the Rackmount System 3-1 Do not attempt to perform the installation. The following topics are required to lift it manually.
... for setting up your rackmountable server. Installing the Rackmount System 3-1 Do not attempt to perform the installation. The following topics are required to lift it manually.
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Use a material lift or other hardware in the rack is very heavy. Before installing the system, make sure that all other mechanical device. Figure 3-9 Installing the System into an M-Series Rack 3-16 DS20E Reference Guide CAT0153 Do not attempt to lift it manually. 3.8 Installing the System Chassis WARNING: The system is pushed in and attached.
Use a material lift or other hardware in the rack is very heavy. Before installing the system, make sure that all other mechanical device. Figure 3-9 Installing the System into an M-Series Rack 3-16 DS20E Reference Guide CAT0153 Do not attempt to lift it manually. 3.8 Installing the System Chassis WARNING: The system is pushed in and attached.
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6.3 Modem Setup To set up the RMC to monitor a system remotely, connect the modem to the COM1 port at the back of the system, configure the modem port for details on how to program and save modem settings. 6-4 DS20E Reference Guide Figure 6-1 RMC Connections VGA VT ENET CAT0017A Modem Setup 1. Set the modem to 9600 baud. Refer to your modem manual for dial-in, and dial in. Set the modem to auto answer. 2.
6.3 Modem Setup To set up the RMC to monitor a system remotely, connect the modem to the COM1 port at the back of the system, configure the modem port for details on how to program and save modem settings. 6-4 DS20E Reference Guide Figure 6-1 RMC Connections VGA VT ENET CAT0017A Modem Setup 1. Set the modem to 9600 baud. Refer to your modem manual for dial-in, and dial in. Set the modem to auto answer. 2.
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...from dva0. . . Update Replaces current firmware with a standard console update: dva0 Please enter the name of this function table. 7-32 DS20E Reference Guide For more information on whether you want to proceed with loadable data image. Or type DONE to update firmware. Readme Lists important... release information. or Help Scrolls this manual and the Alpha Systems Firmware Web site. You may need two floppies, depending on updating firmware, see Chapter 5 of the ...
...from dva0. . . Update Replaces current firmware with a standard console update: dva0 Please enter the name of this function table. 7-32 DS20E Reference Guide For more information on whether you want to proceed with loadable data image. Or type DONE to update firmware. Readme Lists important... release information. or Help Scrolls this manual and the Alpha Systems Firmware Web site. You may need two floppies, depending on updating firmware, see Chapter 5 of the ...
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Set switch 1 (fsb) of SW2 to the SRM console. 5. Power up the system to the On setting. 4. Starting the FSB manually 1. See Figure 8-2. 3. Figure 8-2 FSB Switch "On" Setting (Rackmount Orientation) Off On fsb coa cob mdb sp0 sp1 sp2 pby CAT0030d 8-14 DS20E Reference Guide Reconnect the power supplies and reinstall the system cover. Create FSB diskettes as necessary to gain access to the SW2 switch pack on the system board. Power the system off, unplug the power supplies, and remove the cover. 2. Remove modules as described in Section 8.11.2.
Set switch 1 (fsb) of SW2 to the SRM console. 5. Power up the system to the On setting. 4. Starting the FSB manually 1. See Figure 8-2. 3. Figure 8-2 FSB Switch "On" Setting (Rackmount Orientation) Off On fsb coa cob mdb sp0 sp1 sp2 pby CAT0030d 8-14 DS20E Reference Guide Reconnect the power supplies and reinstall the system cover. Create FSB diskettes as necessary to gain access to the SW2 switch pack on the system board. Power the system off, unplug the power supplies, and remove the cover. 2. Remove modules as described in Section 8.11.2.
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Compaq Computer Corporation A01 This manual is for anyone who manages, operates, or services the Compaq AlphaServer DS20 system. It covers operation, firmware, initial troubleshooting, and component installation. AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Order Number: EK-AS140-UG.
Compaq Computer Corporation A01 This manual is for anyone who manages, operates, or services the Compaq AlphaServer DS20 system. It covers operation, firmware, initial troubleshooting, and component installation. AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Order Number: EK-AS140-UG.
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.... Dans un environnement résidentiel, cet appareil peut provoquer des brouillages radioélectriques. This publication contains information protected by Compaq Computer Corporation. UNIX is a Class A product. Operation of Microsoft Corporation. Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstö... FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. COMPAQ and the Compaq logo are registered trademarks of this manual generates, uses, and may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without notice. Microsoft, Windows...
.... Dans un environnement résidentiel, cet appareil peut provoquer des brouillages radioélectriques. This publication contains information protected by Compaq Computer Corporation. UNIX is a Class A product. Operation of Microsoft Corporation. Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstö... FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. COMPAQ and the Compaq logo are registered trademarks of this manual generates, uses, and may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without notice. Microsoft, Windows...
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5.3.5 5.3.6 5.4 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.8.1 5.8.2 5.9 5.10 5.10.1 5.10.2 SCSI Configuration 5-16 Integrated Peripherals 5-18 Updating Firmware 5-20 Setting Up the Hard Disk 5-22 Creating and Deleting Partitions Manually 5-24 Formatting a FAT Partition 5-26 Performing Setup Tasks 5-28 Installing Windows NT 5-32 Selecting the Version of Windows NT 5-34 Designating a Primary Operating System 5-36 ...
5.3.5 5.3.6 5.4 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.8.1 5.8.2 5.9 5.10 5.10.1 5.10.2 SCSI Configuration 5-16 Integrated Peripherals 5-18 Updating Firmware 5-20 Setting Up the Hard Disk 5-22 Creating and Deleting Partitions Manually 5-24 Formatting a FAT Partition 5-26 Performing Setup Tasks 5-28 Installing Windows NT 5-32 Selecting the Version of Windows NT 5-34 Designating a Primary Operating System 5-36 ...
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... basic troubleshooting information. • Appendix A, SCSI Bus Configurations, provides information on single-bus and split-bus SCSI configurations. This manual has eight chapters and one appendix as follows: • Chapter 1, Overview, describes the system components. • Chapter 2, Installing...You can quickly gain a comprehensive overview by reading only the abstracts. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. Preface Intended Audience This manual is an illustration or example, which also provides quick reference. Topics are descriptive text ...
... basic troubleshooting information. • Appendix A, SCSI Bus Configurations, provides information on single-bus and split-bus SCSI configurations. This manual has eight chapters and one appendix as follows: • Chapter 1, Overview, describes the system components. • Chapter 2, Installing...You can quickly gain a comprehensive overview by reading only the abstracts. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. Preface Intended Audience This manual is an illustration or example, which also provides quick reference. Topics are descriptive text ...
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Documentation Titles Table 1 lists the books in the AlphaServer DS20 documentation set. Table 1 AlphaServer DS20 Documentation Title User and Installation Documentation Kit User's Guide Basic Installation Service Information Service Manual Order Number QZ-014AA-GZ EK-AS140-UG EK-AS140-IN EK-AS140-SV xii
Documentation Titles Table 1 lists the books in the AlphaServer DS20 documentation set. Table 1 AlphaServer DS20 Documentation Title User and Installation Documentation Kit User's Guide Basic Installation Service Information Service Manual Order Number QZ-014AA-GZ EK-AS140-UG EK-AS140-IN EK-AS140-SV xii
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... set to unix or openvms, the DIGITAL UNIX or OpenVMS operating system boots. Refer to Chapter 4 for AlphaBIOS. Memory size is shown in this manual as IODn by the console) are probed and the devices are reported. I/O adapters are configured. The SRM console banner and prompt are printed. (The...
... set to unix or openvms, the DIGITAL UNIX or OpenVMS operating system boots. Refer to Chapter 4 for AlphaBIOS. Memory size is shown in this manual as IODn by the console) are probed and the devices are reported. I/O adapters are configured. The SRM console banner and prompt are printed. (The...
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Table 4-1 Summary of a memory location, register, or device. edit Invokes the console line editor on a RAM file or on next page SRM Console 4-3 Continued on the nvram file (power-up script). Table 4-2 gives the syntax for ISA devices. deposit... mode, enabling access to examine and modify the system state. lfu Runs the Loadable Firmware Update Utility. 4.2 Command Summary The SRM (Alpha System Reference Manual) console is a command line interface used SRM console commands. Table 4-1 gives the most commonly used when the operating system is either DIGITAL UNIX or...
Table 4-1 Summary of a memory location, register, or device. edit Invokes the console line editor on a RAM file or on next page SRM Console 4-3 Continued on the nvram file (power-up script). Table 4-2 gives the syntax for ISA devices. deposit... mode, enabling access to examine and modify the system state. lfu Runs the Loadable Firmware Update Utility. 4.2 Command Summary The SRM (Alpha System Reference Manual) console is a command line interface used SRM console commands. Table 4-1 gives the most commonly used when the operating system is either DIGITAL UNIX or...
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...Enter. 2. Press Insert. If one or more partitions already exist on which to Figure 5-15. 5. 5.5.1 Creating and Deleting Partitions Manually Use the Create Partition and Delete Partition options if you need to create and press Enter. 5-24 AlphaServer DS 20 User's Guide Start... AlphaBIOS and select Hard Disk Setup. Type the size of the partition to create a custom hard disk partition arrangement or otherwise manually manage your hard disk partitions. Figure 5-15 Create New Partition Dialog Box Disk 0 Disk 1 Hard Disk Setup QLISP1040 #0, SCSI ID 3 510 MB ...
...Enter. 2. Press Insert. If one or more partitions already exist on which to Figure 5-15. 5. 5.5.1 Creating and Deleting Partitions Manually Use the Create Partition and Delete Partition options if you need to create and press Enter. 5-24 AlphaServer DS 20 User's Guide Start... AlphaBIOS and select Hard Disk Setup. Type the size of the partition to create a custom hard disk partition arrangement or otherwise manually manage your hard disk partitions. Figure 5-15 Create New Partition Dialog Box Disk 0 Disk 1 Hard Disk Setup QLISP1040 #0, SCSI ID 3 510 MB ...
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For more about troubleshooting, see the AlphaServer DS20 Service Manual. Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter contains basic troubleshooting information. Sections in this chapter are: • System Does Not Power Up Troubleshooting 8-1
For more about troubleshooting, see the AlphaServer DS20 Service Manual. Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter contains basic troubleshooting information. Sections in this chapter are: • System Does Not Power Up Troubleshooting 8-1