Digital Equipment Corporation VR297 Specifications

EK-366AA-OG-002DECstation 5000Model 200HardwareOperator’sGuidedigital equipment corporationmaynard, massachusetts

9-8 Interpreting Diagnostic Indicator Lights on the SystemUnit... 9–169-9 Solutions to Basic Hardware Pr

Finding Your Ethernet Station AddressIf you plan to use your workstation on a network or networks,you need to learn the Ethernet station address for e

Connecting the Workstation to an Ethernet NetworkThinWire Ethernet cable connections are discussed here. Ifyou want to terminate a ThinWire connector,

For a workstation at the end of a ThinWire cable segment1. If necessary, follow the instructions that came with yourworksystem software to shut down t

4. Attach the connector on the ThinWire cable segment to thefree end of the T-connector.Firmly push the cable connector onto the T-connector. Twistthe

For a workstation within a ThinWire cable segment1. If necessary, follow the instructions that came with yourworksystem software to shut down the soft

4. Attach the cable connectors to the T-connector.Firmly push each cable connector into the T-connector.Twist the cable connector on your right away f

Connecting to ThickWire NetworksFor each ThickWire connector on your system unit, find theThickWire Ethernet cable in the networking kit that came with

3. Pull each ThickWire loopback connector out of its connectoron the back of the system unit.WSE2I035ThickWireconnectorLoopbackconnector2PMAD-A0123PMA

4. Position the cable connector so the Digital logo is on top.5. Push the cable connector all the way into the ThickWireconnector on the system unit a

7External Communication Options: Printers,Plotters, Modems, and Console TerminalsThis chapter tells youHow to connect a communication device directly

A-34 RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Specifications... A–18A-35 RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating Conditions ... A–19A-36 RZ55 SCSI Hard

Communication devices that can be used with your DECstation5000 Model 200 workstation include printers, plotters, modems,and console terminals.Communi

Installing a Device That Has a 25-Pin Connector1. Follow the instructions that came with your device toperform these tasks:Be sure the device is turne

WSE2I056Communication devicecable connectorSystem unitcommunicationsconnector012W 359Hz 50-60A 7.9/4.2V~100-120/220V~220-240 A 1.7V~100-120 A 3.0PM

8. At the console prompt (>>), type test and press Return.This causes the workstation to run the system self-test.As the system performs the sub

Installing a Device That Has a Telephone-Jack Type ofConnector1. Follow the instructions that came with your device toperform these tasks:Be sure the

5. Position the 25-pin connector on the adapter so the Digitallogo is on top as shown in Figure 7-4.6. Press the adapter connector all the way into on

9. Plug the power cord into the power source.10. Turn on the device according to the instructions that camewith it.11. Turn on the system unit by pres

Part IIITesting Hardware

8Starting and Testing Workstation HardwareThis chapter tells youHow to turn your workstation on and offHow the power-up and system self-tests operateH

Turning On Your WorkstationIf your workstation is on a power strip, be sure the power stripis plugged into a power source and turned on.Then turn on t

Using This GuideUse this guide to learn to operate and troubleshoot yourDECstation 5000 Model 200 hardware.This guide tells youHow to use the connecto

Turn on the monitorThe procedure for turning on the monitor varies according tothe monitor you use and the way your monitor receives itspower. In all

To turn on a 19-inch VRT19 color monitor, a 19-inchVR262 gray-scale monitor, or a 16-inch VR297 colormonitorSet the on/off switch on the front of the

If nothing happens when you turn on the monitor, be surethat– The monitor power cord or the monitor-to-system-unitpower cable is connected properly.–

Turn on the system unitSet the on/off switch on the back of the system unit to the onposition by pressing the 1 on the switch.WSE2I018On/off switchin

When the system unit turns on, the following things happen:A green indicator light glows on the front of the systemunit.The system unit runs the power

If your system unit fails to turn onIf nothing happens when you turn on the system unit, turn itoff and check to be sure thatBoth power cords are conn

Testing Your WorkstationRun the System Self-TestWhen the system unit completes the power-up self-test and theconsole prompt (>>) appears on the

Checking Your Configuration DisplaysThe configuration test tells you which option modules arepresent in your system unit and where they are.The display

The information inside the parentheses at the end of eachdisplay line shows what kind of option module is present inthat slot.CX shows that you have a

enet: shows that you have an Ethernet option module.A ThinWire Ethernet module is always present in baseslot 6. In addition, a ThickWire Ethernet modu

Table 1. Conventions Used in This GuideConvention UseMonospace type Anything that appears on your monitor isset in monospace in the text and looks lik

Turning Off Your WorkstationIf your worksystem software has been installed, follow theinstructions that came with that software to shut it down.If you

9TroubleshootingThis chapter tells youHow to use the system self-testHow to read error messages on the screen and on thediagnostic indicator lights on

Using Self-TestsSelf-tests consist of a number of subtests that check the partsof your workstation and tell you whether they are workingcorrectly.You

The Power-Up Self-TestWhen you turn on your workstation, the system unit runs thepower-up self-test.As the system performs the subtests that make up t

Reading Self-Test ResultsYou can read system self-test results in the following ways:By interpreting the display on the monitor.By interpreting the di

Chapter 4 of this guide contains instructions for removingand replacing the cover of the system unit and for use of theantistatic wrist strap and hand

Table 9-1 (Cont.). Error Messages on the MonitorMessage ActionSee the following tables for descriptions of test error messages thatrelate to specific t

Table 9-1 (Cont.). Error Messages on the MonitorMessage ActionIf the test no longer fails, the problem is in the system module. If thetest continues t

Table 9-1 (Cont.). Error Messages on the MonitorMessage Action?TFL 2 Check the option module in option slot 2 in the system unit.Be sure the module is

Table 9-1 (Cont.). Error Messages on the MonitorMessage Action?TFL 6 Check the ThinWire Ethernet module in base slot 6 in the system unit.If your Ethe

Part IBasic Workstation Hardware

Table 9-2. Test Error Codes for Color Frame Buffer ModulesError Code ActioncursintvdacReplace the color frame buffer module.ptrn The problem is in the

Table 9-4. Test Error Codes for 3D Graphics Accelerator ModulesError Code ActionfbfbfillvdacsigThe problem may be in the 3D graphics module.If the erro

Table 9-6. Test Error Codes for Ethernet Controller ModulesError Code Actioncllsncrcesarinitint-lbm-cstpromiscramregsReplace the Ethernet controller.

Table 9-7 (Cont.). Test Error Codes for Base System ModulesError Code Actionmem The problem is in the memory module or the system module.Make sure the

Table 9-7 (Cont.). Test Error Codes for Base System ModulesError Code Actionmisc/pstemp The problem is in the power supply. Contact your Digital servi

Interpreting Diagnostic Indicator Lights on the System UnitWhen no display appears on your monitor, you can read self-testresults by looking at the di

Table 9-8. Interpreting Diagnostic Indicator Lights on the System UnitFour Left Lights ActionNo display; testdoes not startCheck for loose or damaged

Solving Basic Hardware ProblemsTable 9-9 offers solutions to a number of hardware problems.If you follow the suggestions given here and your problemre

Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware ProblemsProblem SolutionThe screen display isdistorted or unstable.Follow these steps:1. Shut down your

Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware ProblemsProblem SolutionThe Digital logoappears in red insteadof blue on the loginscreen on a colormoni

1Getting StartedThis chapter tells youWhat site requirements must be met so your hardware canoperate efficiently and safelyHow to check the voltage req

Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware ProblemsProblem SolutionYou cannot log onto the network, andyou have alreadyruled out softwareproblems.

Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware ProblemsProblem SolutionNo cursor appears onthe screen.Follow these steps:1. Check the indicator light

Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware ProblemsProblem SolutionYou cannot installworksystem softwarefrom a tape or opticalcompact disc drive.I

Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware ProblemsProblem Solution5. Be sure the system unit expansion cable is correctlyconnected to the first de

Table 9-9 (Cont.). Solutions to Basic Hardware ProblemsProblem SolutionNothing happenswhen you try to useyour printer.Follow these steps:1. Be sure th

Contacting Your Digital Service RepresentativeIf you have followed the suggestions offered in this chapter andyour problem persists, your Digital serv

10Using the Console ProgramThis chapter tells you how toSelect console and operating modesFollow console command conventionsUse the console commandsSe

Console and Operating ModesThe workstation operates in one of two modes: console modeand operating mode.When you use console mode, the console program

Using Operating ModeUse worksystem commands for such activities asCreating and revising filesBacking up filesSending and receiving electronic mailOperat

Rules for Typing Console CommandsUse console commands when the system monitor displays theprompt >> or R>. Follow these rules:Type uppercase

Workstation Site RequirementsFor your DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation to functionefficiently, your work environment must meet the requirementslis

Conventions Used in This ChapterLetters in boldface type like this are to be typed exactlyas they appear.Letters in italic type like this are variable

Console Command Formats and FunctionsThe console commands are described in alphabetical order. Tolocate the page that discusses a specific command, see

Table 10-1 lists the function of valid console commands.Table 10-1. Console Command FunctionsCommand Function? Displays list of console commands and f

Console Command DescriptionDECstation 5000 Model 200 console commands are describedhere. To use a console command, type the command as shownin its des

If you specify any arguments, you must include the entireargument string in the boot command. The system ignores theboot environment variable when any

cnfg Command>>cnfg [#]The cnfg command displays system configuration information.If you specify a module number for #, the screen displaysconfigur

In the column heads for the table in this display,DEV stands for device name.PID stands for peripheral identifier.VID stands for vendor identifier.REV s

The -S option causes a value to be stored repeatedly in memory.The value is stored count times at each address in the addressrange.e Command>>e

The format options -x, -o, -u, -d and -c specify how the datais to be displayed. If more than one option is specified, datais displayed in each format

ls Command>>ls [#]The ls command displays a list of files present in a moduleROM. If no module is specified in the slot number option (#), alist o

InterferenceSet up your workstation at least 30 inches (90 cm) awayfrom other terminals or monitors and from other sourcesof electrical interference,

printenv Command>>printenv [evname]The printenv command displays the value of environmentvariables. If you specify the name of an environment va

sh Command>>sh [OPTIONS][#/scriptname][argument...]OPTIONS -e Exit on error-b Branch to script-v Verbose; echo to console-S Suppress script-not-

t Command>>t [OPTIONS] #/testname [argument...]OPTIONS -l LoopThe t, or test, command runs module tests. Specify a test with#/testname, where #

Environment VariablesEnvironment variables store system parameters, parameterizescripts, and pass information to the operating system. Someenvironment

Table 10-3. Environment Variables Set by the Userboot1Specifies the default arguments for the boot command.console1Controls the choice of the system co

Console AutoconfigurationWhen the console environment variable contains any valueother than s, the system autoconfigures the console terminal.First the

11Moving the DECstation 5000 Model 200WorkstationThis chapter tells you how to take your workstation apart andpack it in preparation for moving.Moving

Dismantling Your Workstation1. Follow the procedures for turning off your workstationgiven in Chapter 8 of this guide.2. Unplug all power cords from t

Packing Your EquipmentPack each piece of equipment in the carton it came in. Use thepadding that came in the cartons to hold each item securely inplac

Part IVAppendixes

Workstation Voltage RequirementsThe voltage for many devices, including most monitors, mustmatch that of your power source. Your power source is eithe

AEquipment SpecificationsThis appendix lists the physical specifications, operatingconditions, and nonoperating conditions for components listedhere. Fo

Table A-1. System Unit DescriptionWeight Height Width DepthSystem unit 12.7 kg(28 lb)92 mm(3.62 in)509.5 mm(20.06 in)434.8 mm(17.12 in)Table A-2. Syst

Table A-5. VR262 Monitor DescriptionWeight Height Width DepthMonitor 19.2 kg(42 lb)394 mm(15.5 in.)455 mm(17.9 in.)395 mm(15.4 in.)Table A-6. VR262 Mo

Table A-6 (Cont.). VR262 Monitor Specifications– Sync pulse 3 horizontal lines– Blanking interval 37 horizontal lines max– Active video time 16.0 ms– V

Table A-9. VR297 Monitor DescriptionWeight Height Width DepthMonitor 29 kg(64 lb)406 mm(16 in)406 mm(16 in)450 mm(17.75 in)Table A-10. VR297 Monitor S

Table A-10 (Cont.). VR297 Monitor SpecificationsPower– Power supply type Transistor, switch-type AC to DC converter– AC input Switch-selectable– Power

Table A-13. VR299 Monitor DescriptionWeight Height Width DepthMonitor 32 kg(70 lb)470 mm(18.5 in)506 mm(19.9 in)525 mm(20.7 in)Table A-14. VR299 Monit

Table A-14 (Cont.). VR299 Monitor Specifications– Back porch 1,680 ns– Blanking interval 3.69 s maximum– Active video 14.8 s– Horizontal period 18.5 sV

Table A-16. VR299 Monitor Nonoperating ConditionsTemperature range – 40° C to 66° C (– 40° F to 150° F)Relative humidity 10% to 95%, noncondensingMaxi

Table A-17. VRT19 Monitor DescriptionWeight Height Width DepthMonitor 39 kg(75 lb)480 mm(18.72 in)504 mm(19.66 in)474 mm(18.49 in)Table A-18. VRT19 Mo

Color video cable assemblyKeyboard with cableMouse with cableScrewdriversWSE2I001Keyboard-mouse cable assemblyMonitor and monitor power cordAntistatic

Table A-18 (Cont.). VRT19 Monitor SpecificationsVertical rate timing(4 pixel nibble clock timing)– Frequency 66.4743 Hz– Front porch 3 horizontal lines

Table A-21. LK201 Keyboard DescriptionWeight Height Width DepthKeyboard 2 kg(4.5 lb)51 mm1(2 in)533 mm(21 in)171 mm(6.75 in)1Including attachable feet

Table A-24. LK201 Keyboard Nonoperating ConditionsTemperature range – 40° C to 66° C (– 40° F to 151° F)Relative humidity 10% to 95%, noncondensingMax

Table A-25. VSXXX-AA Mouse DescriptionWeight Height DiameterMouse 170 g(0.37 lb)40 mm(1.57 in)88 mm(3.47 in)Table A-26. VSXXX-AA Mouse SpecificationsBa

Table A-28. VSXXX-AA Mouse Nonoperating ConditionsTemperature range – 40° C to 66° C (– 40° F to 151° F)Relative humidity 5% to 95%Maximum wet-bulb te

Table A-29. VSXXX-AB Tablet DescriptionWeight Height Width DepthTablet 3.2 kg 20 mm 406 mm 412 mm(7 lb) (8 in) (16 in) (16.2 in)Table A-30. VSXXX-AB T

Table A-31. VSXXX-AB Tablet Operating ConditionsTemperature range 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F)Relative humidity 20% to 80%, noncondensingMaximum w

Table A-33. RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive DescriptionWeight Height Width DepthInternal drive 3.78 kg(8.40 lb)82.5 mm(3.25 in)146 mm(5.75 in)208 mm(8.20 in

Table A-35. RZ55 SCSI Hard Disk Drive Operating ConditionsTemperature range110° C to 55° C (50° F to 131° F)Relative humidity 20% to 80%, noncondensin

Table A-37. RZ56 SCSI Hard Disk Drive DescriptionWeight Height Width DepthInternal drive 3.80 kg(8.40 lb)82.6 mm(3.25 in)146 mm(5.75 in)208 mm(8.20 in

First printing, April 1990Second printing, October 1990The information in this document is subject to change without notice and shouldnot be construed

2System Unit, Monitor, Keyboard, andMouse or TabletThis chapter tells youWhat connectors, controls, and indicator lights are presenton the system unit

Table A-38 (Cont.). RZ56 SCSI Hard Disk Drive SpecificationsStart time (maximum) 20 sec maximumStop time (maximum) 20 sec maximumInterleave 1:1Table A-

Table A-41. RZ57 SCSI Hard Disk Drive DescriptionWeight Height Width DepthInternal drive 3.8 kg(8.4 lb)82.6 mm(3.25 in)146 mm(5.75 in)208 mm(8.20 in)T

Table A-42 (Cont.). RZ57 SCSI Hard Disk Drive SpecificationsStart time (maximum) 20 sec maximumStop time (maximum) 20 sec maximumInterleave 1:1Table A-

Table A-45. TK50Z Tape Drive DescriptionWeight Height Width DepthExpansion box 12.7 kg(28 lb)139.7 mm(5.5 in)323.8 mm(12.75 in)285.7 mm(11.25 in)Table

Table A-48. TK50Z Tape Drive Nonoperating ConditionsTemperature range – 30° C to 66° C (– 22° F to 151° F)Relative humidity 10% to 95%, noncondensingM

Table A-49. TLZ04 Tape Drive DescriptionWeight Height Width DepthExpansion box 12.7 kg(28 lb)102 mm(4 in)219.2 mm(8.63 in)285.7 mm(11.25 in)Table A-50

Table A-53. RRD40 Compact Disc Drive Description (Tabletop)Weight Height Width DepthExpansion box 4.0 kg 76.2 mm 231.7 mm 279.4 mm(8.8 lb) (3 in) (9.1

BPart NumbersThis appendix lists the part numbers for the components of theDECstation 5000 Model 200 Workstation.Part Numbers B–1

Table B-1. Basic ComponentsItem Order NumberVR262, 19-inch monochrome monitor, 120 volts VR262-AAVR262, 19-inch monochrome monitor, 240 volts VR262-A3

Table B-2. Cords, Cables, and ConnectorsItem Part Number Order NumberMonitor-to-system-unit power cord (U.S.) 17-00442-26 —System unit or expansion bo

The System UnitThe system unit is designed to sit flat on a level surface withthe monitor placed on top of or next to it.Caution: Standing the system u

Table B-3. Software DocumentationItem Order NumberULTRIX Media and Doc-TK50 QA-VV1AA-H5ULTRIX Guide to the Error Logger AE-ME95B-TETechnical Summary f

Table B-4. Hardware DocumentationItem Order NumberDECstation 5000 Model 200 User DocumentationKitEK-384AA-DKDECstation 5000 Model 200 Hardware Install

CConnector Pin AssignmentsThis appendix lists pin assignments for the followingconnectors:SCSI cable connectorsKeyboard and mouse or tabletCommunicati

Table C-1. SCSI Cable Connector Pin AssignmentsPin Signal Pin Signal50 I/O 25 GND49 REQ 24 GND48 C/O 23 GND47 SEL 22 GND46 MSG 21 GND45 RST 20 GND44 A

Table C-2. Keyboard and Mouse or Tablet Connector Pin AssignmentsPin Source Signal Description1 GND Ground2 KEY.TX Keyboard transmitted data3 Keyboard

Table C-3. Communications Connectors Pin AssignmentsPin Source Signal CCITT1EIA2Description1 GND 102 AB Signal ground2 KNO2 TX 103 BA Modem transmit-t

Table C-4. ThickWire Ethernet Connector Pin AssignmentsPin Source Signal Description1 Shield2 XCVR ACOL+ Collision presence3 KNO2 ATX+ Transmission4 G

Table C-6. Power Supply Pin AssignmentsPin Signal Wire Gauge1 +12 volt 182 Ground 183 –12 volt 224 Ground 225 POK 226 Warning 22Table C-7. Modem Loopb

IndexAAdapterfor communication device, 7–6 to7–7Antistatic wrist strap, 4–3, 9–5BBA42 storage expansion box, 5–2, 5–4,5–6, 5–7connecting, 5–9 to 5–14i

Equipment specifications (Cont.)keyboard (LK201), A–12 to A–13monitor (VR262), A–3 to A–4monitor (VR297), A–5 to A–6monitor (VR299), A–7 to A–9monitor

Table 2-1. Connectors, Controls, and Indicator Lights on the System UnitItem FunctionOption slots 0, 1, and 2 Points at which video, SCSI, and network

OOn/off switchmonitors, 2–8 to 2–14system unit, 2–2 to 2–3workstation, 8–2Operating mode, 10–3Option modules, 2–6adding, 4–12 to 4–17Optionsmemory, 4–

System unit (Cont.)power-up self-test, 8–7self-test, 8–9troubleshooting, 8–8turning on, 8–6 to 8–8System unit coverremoving and replacing, 2–4 to 2–6,

WSE2O003EthernetReset buttonKeyboardMouseCommunicationsSCSIFigure 2-2. Icons on the system unitInside the System UnitYou can remove the cover from the

Cover-release screwWSE2O027ilatgidPMAZ-A3PMAD-APMAG-C012W 359Hz 50-60A 7.9/4.2V~100-120/220-240V~220-240 A 1.7V~100-120 A 3.0Figure 2-3. Removing t

When the cover is off the system unit, you can see the powersupply and any memory and option modules inside the unit.An option moduleMemory modulesPow

The MonitorYour DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation came with one ofthe following monitors:19-inch VR262 gray-scale monitor16-inch VR297 color monit

DEPG006Contrast controlBrightness controlOn/off switchVideo cableVideo cableconnectorFuse panelPower connectorPower indicator lightFigure 2-6. The 19-

WSE2O006Power indicator lightContrast controlOn/off switchPower connectorRGB signalcable connectorsFuseVertical staticconvergence(V-STAT) controlHoriz

Power indicator lightBrightness controlOn/off switchDegauss buttonContrast controlFuseswitchVoltageconnectorsRGB signal cablePower connectorWSE2O007RG

ContentsUsing This Guide ... xiiiPart I Basic Workstation Hardware1 Getting StartedWorkstation Site Requiremen

WSE2O045Contrast controlOn/off switchBrightness controlPower indicator lightVertical staticconvergence(V-STAT) controlHorizontal staticconvergence(H-S

Table 2-2. Controls, Connectors, and Indicator Lights on the MonitorsItem1FunctionPower indicator light Glows green when the monitor receivespower fro

Connecting the Monitor to the System UnitCaution: Connecting or disconnecting your monitor while power isturned on can damage the monitor.1. Locate th

2. Place the monitor on top of, or next to, the system unit.Caution: Placing the monitor near an electromagnetic device,such as a printer or an electr

4. Connect the video cable assembly to the system unit.a. Position the 3-pin connector so the Digital logo is ontop.b. Firmly push the cable connector

5. Connect the video cable assembly to the monitor.If you have a color monitorThe RGB signal cables on the free end of the video cableassembly connect

WSE2I007Monitor video connectorsBGRRGBRGBGBRSignal cableconnectorsRGB19-inch VRT19 color monitor19-inch VR299 color monitor16-inch VR297 color monitor

If you have a gray-scale monitorThe signal cable on the free end of the video cable assemblyconnects with the round connector on the back of themonito

The KeyboardThe main part of the keyboard resembles a typewriterkeyboard. In addition to the main keys, the keyboard hassome special function keys, a

Adjusting the KeyboardYou can adjust the keyboard so the cable comes out of the leftor right side and so the keyboard tilts or lies flat on its worksur

The Keyboard . . . ... 2–19Adjusting the Keyboard ... 2–20The Mouse and Tablet ...

To adjust the tilt of the keyboard1. Turn the keyboard upside down.2. Find the two plastic feet that came in your keyboard carton.3. Press the plastic

The Mouse and TabletThe mouse and the puck or stylus that accompanies the tabletare hand-held pointing devices that let you easily position thecursor

Cleaning the MouseClean the mouse when it fails to move the cursor smoothly onthe screen.1. Turn the mouse upside down.2. Release the round plate from

4. Wash the ball with lukewarm water and, if necessary, mildsoap.Caution: Organic solvents, such as toluene or trichlorethane,damage the rubber coatin

Connect the Cable Assembly to the System Unit1. Position the cable connector so the Digital logo is on top.2. Push the cable connector all the way ont

Position the Connector Block Next to the Monitor1. Position the connector block so the keyboard and mouseicons are on top.2. Slide the flap on the conn

Connect the Keyboard to the Connector Block1. Position the keyboard cable connector so the clip is on thebottom.2. Push the cable connector into the c

Connect the Mouse or Tablet to the Connector Block1. Carefully align the icon on the top of the mouse or tabletcable connector with the mouse icon on

Supplying Power to the System Unit and MonitorThe DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation comes with twoidentical power cords (one for the system unit a

Connect the Monitor-to-System-Unit Power Cable or theMonitor Power CordTo use the monitor-to-system-unit power cablePlug the pronged end of the cable

6 Optional Network Connections: ThinWire andThickWire EthernetFinding Your Ethernet Station Address... 6–3Connecting the Workstation to

To use the monitor power cordPlug the prongless end of the power cord into the powerconnector on the monitor.Then plug the pronged end of the cord int

Connect the System Unit Power CordPlug the prongless end of the power cord into the powerconnector on the back of the system unit.Then plug the pronge

3Ethernet Hardware for the BasicWorkstationThis chapter tells youHow to terminate ThinWire Ethernet on the system unitHow to connect a ThickWire loopb

Terminating ThinWire EthernetThe basic DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation comes witha ThinWire Ethernet connector already in place in base slot 6 i

3. Push the ribbed portion of the terminated T-connector ontothe ThinWire Ethernet connector, which is located abovethe Ethernet icon on the back of t

Connecting ThickWire Ethernet Loopback ConnectorsThickWire Ethernet connectors can be in one or more of theoption slots on the back of the system unit

WSE2I026W 359Hz 50-60A 7.9/4.2V~100-120/220-240V~220-240 A 1.7V~100-120 A 3.0012PMAG-CPMAZ-APMAD-A32ThickWireloopbackconnectorSystem unitThickWire

Part IIOptional Hardware

4Internal Hardware OptionsThis chapter tells youHow to remove and replace the cover of the system unitHow to use the antistatic wrist strap that came

Removing and Replacing the System Unit CoverMemory modules and video, SCSI, and ThickWire Ethernetoption modules are installed inside the system unit.

10 Using the Console ProgramConsole and Operating Modes... 10–2Using Console Mode . . . ... 10–2Consol

Cover-release screwWSE2O027ilatgidPMAZ-A3PMAD-APMAG-C012W 359Hz 50-60A 7.9/4.2V~100-120/220-240V~220-240 A 1.7V~100-120 A 3.0Figure 4-1. Removing t

Before you touch anything inside the system unit or remove anystatic-sensitive item, such as an option or a memory module,from an antistatic bag, plac

Installing and Removing Memory ModulesEach workstation comes with at least one 8-megabyte memorymodule. You can add from one to fourteen 8-megabyte me

WSE2O030Vacant memory slotsMemory moduleFigure 4-4. Memory inside the system unitTo install memory modules1. If necessary, follow the instructions tha

5. Locate the metal bracket that locks the memory modules inplace.6. Loosen the two screws on the bracket until the bracket canbe pulled away from the

7. Look at the slot numbers printed beside the memorymodule slots inside the system unit. Find the empty slotwith the lowest number.8. Align the conne

10. Replace the metal bracket and the two screws that hold itin place.11. Remove the antistatic wrist strap from your wrist and fromthe system unit.12

4. Place the loop on the antistatic wrist strap around yourwrist and clip the other end to the metal frame thatencloses the system unit.5. Locate the

7. Locate the memory module in the highest-numbered slotand pull that module straight up until it is free of itsconnector, as shown in Figure 4-8.To r

Adding and Removing Option ModulesOption modules available for the DECstation 5000 Model 200workstation include the following:Video option modulesVide

Part IV AppendixesA Equipment SpecificationsB Part NumbersC Connector Pin AssignmentsIndexFigures1-1 Voltage labels...

WSE2M027Back viewFront viewVideo cable connectorOption slot connectorFigure 4-9. An option moduleInternal Hardware Options 4–13

WSE2I079Option slot 2Option slot 1Option slot 0Figure 4-10. Option slots inside the system unit4–14 Internal Hardware Options

Installing and Removing Option ModulesAll option modules are installed and removed in the samemanner.Install a color frame buffer module in option slo

To use a low or mid 3D graphics accelerator, you must havea 19-inch VRT19 color monitor and ULTRIX worksystemsoftware that is version 4.1 or higher.Yo

6. Position the option module so it is parallel to the bottom ofthe system unit, with its system unit slot connector facingdown and its option cable c

WSE2I134Antistatic wrist strapFigure 4-11. Installing an option module in option slot 24–18 Internal Hardware Options

WSE2I115Antistatic wrist strapFigure 4-12. Installing a low 3D graphics accelerator option moduleInternal Hardware Options 4–19

WSE2I117Antistatic wrist strapFigure 4-13. Installing a high 3D graphics accelerator option module4–20 Internal Hardware Options

Testing a new option moduleTo be sure your new option module has been installed correctlyand is working properly, type cnfg at the console prompt (>

EA:PXG shows that the module is a mid 3D graphicsaccelerator. When a mid 3D graphics accelerator module isin the system, option slot 0 does not appear

2-21 Positioning the connector block... 2–262-22 Connecting the keyboard to the connector block ... 2–272-23 Connecting

6. Gently pull the option module straight up off of the supportposts and out of its connector on the system module on thebottom of the system unit.7.

5External Storage Options: Hard Disk,Floppy Disk, Tape, and Optical CompactDisc DrivesThis chapter tells you what SCSI storage devices are availablefo

Tape drives and floppy disk drives come preinstalled in single-device expansion boxes or BA42 storage expansion boxes, orthey can be installed in empty

The basic workstation comes with one SCSI connector locatedin base slot 5 on the lower-left corner of the back of the systemunit as you face the back

Installing External Storage DevicesThe first expansion box connects directly to the SCSI connectoron the system unit. Each additional box for that conn

Caution: Using more than 19 feet 8 inches (236 inches) of cable,including cable inside expansion boxes, to connect storage devicesto a given SCSI conn

Set the SCSI Switches for Each DeviceEach expansion device connected to a SCSI connector must beassigned a SCSI ID number for that connector. ID numbe

Use the switch settings listed in Table 5-2 to set the SCSIswitches on the backs of your expansion boxes.When assigning numbers, assign ID 0 to the de

WSE2I075TLZ04 tape drive expansion boxOPTIONSAC LINEP421SCSI switches set for ID number 5 (Down Up Down).TK50Z tape drive expansion boxBA42 storage ex

Connect Expansion Boxes to the System UnitFor each SCSI connector on the system unit, perform thefollowing steps:1. If necessary, follow the instructi

6-2 Sample Ethernet station addresses . . ... 6–36-3 Removing a terminator from the T-connector . . . ... 6–56-4 Connecting a

5. Attach the free end of the system-unit-to-expansion-boxcable to one of the connectors on the back of the firstexpansion box.a. Press the two wire br

Wire bracketsWSE2I046AC LINEP421GrooveTK50Z tape driveBA42 storage expansion box TLZ04 tape driveRRD40 opticalcompact disc driveFigure 5-7. Attaching

If you are attaching only one box, turn to step 9 on page 5-13.To attach boxes after the first, follow the steps given here.6. Plug one end of the 18-i

9. When you reach the final box, or if you have only one box,attach the expansion box terminator to the empty connectoron the box.WSE2I051Wire brackets

10. Plug the prongless end of a power cord into the powerconnector on each expansion box.11. Plug the pronged end of each cord into a power strip or a

Turn On Expansion Boxes and Check Configuration Displays1. Turn on each expansion box and then the system unit bypressing the 1 on the on/off switches

In the following sample display, the SCSI connector in baseslot 5 has an RZ55 hard disk drive assigned to unit 1, anRRD40 compact disc drive assigned

Installing a Device in a BA42 Storage Expansion BoxTo install a hard disk drive, a tape drive, or a floppy diskdrive in a BA42 storage expansion box, s

6Optional Network Connections: ThinWireand ThickWire EthernetThis chapter tells youHow to find Ethernet station addresses for your workstationHow to pr

The DECstation 5000 Model 200 workstation comes withThinWire Ethernet installed in base slot 6 of the system unit.In addition, you can have ThickWire