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AlphaServer 1000AService GuideOrder Number: EK–ALPSV–SV. A01Digital Equipment CorporationMaynard, Massachusetts

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Table 5–4 (Cont.) Environment Variables Set During System ConfigurationVariable Attributes Functiontga_sync_green NV Sets the location of the SYNC sign

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the system by entering theinitcommand or pressing the Reset button.5.2 System Bus OptionsThe system bus interconnects the CPU and memory modules. Figu

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5.2.1 CPU Daughter BoardAlphaServer 1000A systems use a CPU daughter board. The daughter boardprovides:• The DECchip 21064 or 21064A processor• 2 mega

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Table 5–5 provides the memory requirements and recommendations for eachoperating system.Table 5–5 Operating System Memory RequirementsOperating System

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• Two serial ports with full modem control and the parallel port• The keyboard and mouse interface• CIRRUS VGA controller• The speaker interface• PCI-

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5.5 ISA Bus OptionsThe ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) bus is an industry-standard, 16-bit I/Obus. The EISA bus is a superset of the well-establi

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5.6 EISA Configuration UtilityWhenever you add or move EISA options or some ISA options in the system, youwill need to run a utility called the EISA Co

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• If you are configuring an EISA bus that contains both ISA and EISAoptions, refer to Table 5–7.4. Locate the correct ECU diskette for your operating s

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The system displays ‘‘loading ARC firmware.’’ When the firmware hasfinished loading, the ECU program is booted.3. Complete the ECU procedure according to

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5.6.3 Configuring EISA OptionsEISA boards are recognized and configured automatically. Study Table 5–6 for asummary of steps to configure an EISA bus tha

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PrefaceThis guide describes the procedures and tests used to service AlphaServer 1000Asystems. AlphaServer 1000A systems use a deskside ‘‘wide-tower’’

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5.6.4 Configuring ISA OptionsISA boards are configured manually, whereas EISA boards are configured throughthe ECU software. Study Table 5–7 for a summar

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Table 5–7 (Cont.) Summary of Procedure for Configuring EISA Bus with ISAOptionsStep ExplanationReturn to the SRMconsole (Digital UNIX andOpenVMS system

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5.7.1 PCI-to-PCI BridgeAlphaServer 1000A systems have a PCI-to-PCI bridge (DECchip 21050) on themotherboard.• Physical PCI slots 11, 12, and 13 (prima

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When configuring the StorageWorks shelf, note the following:• Narrow SCSI (8-bit) devices can be used in the wide StorageWorks shelf, aslong as the dev

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5.8.3 SCSI Bus ConfigurationsTable 5–8 provides descriptions of the SCSI configurations available using single,dual, and triple controllers, as well as

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Figure 5–7 Single Controller ConfigurationJ10J1J12J2J11J16J14J13J15J17J3MA00900W3W2W112-45490-0117-04021-0117-04233-01Bus ID 4Bus ID 5012345612-41667-0

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Figure 5–8 Dual Controller Configuration with Split StorageWorks BackplaneJ10J1J12J2J11J16J14J13J15J17J3MA00950W3W2W112-45490-0117-04233-01Bus ID 4Bus

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Figure 5–9 Triple Controller Configuration with Split StorageWorks BackplaneJ10J1J12J2J11J16J14J13J15J17J3MA00902W3W2W117-04022-0117-04233-01Bus ID 4Bu

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5.9 Power Supply ConfigurationsAlphaServer 1000A systems offer added reliability with redundant power options,as well as UPS options.The power supplies

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Figure 5–10 Power Supply Configurations400 Watts DC or Less400 Watts DC or LessUPSMA00335SingleRedundantUPSThe H7290-AA power supply kit is used to ord

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ConventionsThe following conventions are used in this guide:Convention MeaningReturnA key name enclosed in a box indicates that you press that key.Ctr

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Figure 5–11 Power Supply Cable ConnectionsSignal/Misc. Harness (15-Pin)(20-Pin)+ 5V Harness(24-Pin)+ 3.3V Harness+ 5V Harness(24-Pin)(20-Pin)+ 3.3V Ha

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5.10 Console Port ConfigurationsPower-up information is typically displayed on the system’s console terminal. Theconsole terminal may be either a graph

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serial Sets the power-up output to be displayed on the device that is connectedto the COM1 port at the rear of the system.Example:P00>>> set

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5.10.3 set tga_sync_greenThe tga_sync_green environment variable sets the location of the SYNC signalgenerated by the ZLXp-E PCI graphics accelerator

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5.10.5 Using a VGA Controller Other than the Standard On-BoardVGAWhen the system is configured to use a PCI- or EISA-based VGA controllerinstead of the

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6AlphaServer 1000A FRU Removal andReplacementThis chapter describes the field-replaceable unit (FRU) removal and replacementprocedures for AlphaServer

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Table 6–1 AlphaServer 1000A FRUsPart # Description SectionCables17-03970-02 Floppy drive cable (34-pin) Figure 6–517-03971-01 OCP module cable (10-pin

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Table 6–1 (Cont.) AlphaServer 1000A FRUsPart # Description SectionFans70-31350-01 92 mm fan Section 6.2.470-31351-01 120 mm fan Section 6.2.4Internal

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Table 6–1 (Cont.) AlphaServer 1000A FRUsPart # Description SectionOther Modules and Components70-31348-01 Interlock switch Section 6.2.854-23499-01 Sy

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Figure 6–1 FRUs, Front RightInterlockSwitchInterlock/ServerManagement CableTape DriveOCP ModuleOCP CableCDROM DriveDrivesFloppy DriveFloppy DriveCable

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• DECevent Analysis and Notification Utility for OpenVMS Alpha, User andReference Guide, AA-Q73LC-TE• DECevent Analysis and Notification Utility for Dig

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Figure 6–2 FRUs, Rear LeftUpper FanSpeakerLower FanMemoryMA00930SCSI CablesPower CordMotherboardCPU Daughter BoardNVRAM Chip (E14)NVRAM Toy Clock Chip

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6.2 Removal and ReplacementThis section describes the procedures for removing and replacing FRUs forAlphaServer 1000 systems, which use the deskside ‘

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Figure 6–4 Removing Top Cover and Side PanelsTop CoverRelease LatchMA009146–8 AlphaServer 1000A FRU Removal and Replacement

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6.2.1 CablesThis section shows the routing for each cable in the system.Figure 6–5 Floppy Drive Cable (34-Pin)17-03970-02MA01420AlphaServer 1000A FRU

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Figure 6–6 OCP Module Cable (10-Pin)17-03971-01MA01421Figure 6–7 Power CordMA003386–10 AlphaServer 1000A FRU Removal and Replacement

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Table 6–2 lists the country-specific power cables.Table 6–2 Power Cord Order NumbersCountry Power Cord BN Number Digital NumberU.S., Japan, Canada BN09

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6.2.2 Power Supply DC Cable AssemblySTEP 1: REMOVE THE CABLE CHANNEL GUIDE.STEP 2: REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY DC CABLE ASSEMBLY.The power supply DC cable

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Figure 6–10 Power Supply DC Cable AssemblySignal/Misc. Harness (15-Pin)(20-Pin)+ 5V Harness(24-Pin)+ 3.3V Harness+ 5V Harness(24-Pin)(20-Pin)+ 3.3V Ha

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Figure 6–11 Power Supply Storage Harness (12-Pin)Storage Harness(12-Pin)J12J13MA0142270-31346-016–14 AlphaServer 1000A FRU Removal and Replacement

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Figure 6–12 Interlock/Server Management Cable (2-pin)MA00932J254AlphaServer 1000A FRU Removal and Replacement 6–15

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Figure 6–13 Internal StorageWorks Jumper Cable (68-Pin)J10J1J12J2J11J16J14J13J15J17J3MA01427W3W2W112-45490-0117-04021-0117-04233-0112-41667-0517-04022

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Figure 6–14 Wide-SCSI (Controller to StorageWorks Shelf) Cable (68-Pin)J10J1J12J2J11J16J14J13J15J17J3MA01428W3W2W112-45490-0117-04022-0217-04233-0112-

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J11 connector of the StorageWorks backplane. In Figure 6–15, just the17-04022-02 variant is used in a single bus configuration.Figure 6–15 Wide-SCSI (C

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Figure 6–16 Wide-SCSI (J10 to Bulkhead Connector) Cable (68-Pin)J10J1J12J2J11J16J14J13J15J17J3MA01430W3W2W112-45490-0117-04022-0217-04233-0112-41667-0

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Figure 6–17 SCSI (Embedded 8-bit) Removable-Media Cable (50-Pin)J10J1J12J2J11J16J14J13J15J17J3MA01431W3W2W112-45490-0117-04022-0217-04233-0112-41667-0

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6.2.3 CPU Daughter BoardFigure 6–18 Removing CPU Daughter BoardMA00312CrossbarRetainingScrewCPU CardHandleClipsWarning: CPU and memory modules have pa

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6.2.4 FansSTEP 1: REMOVE THE CPU DAUGHTER BOARD AND ANY OTHER OPTIONSBLOCKING ACCESS TO THE FAN SCREWS.See Figure 6–18 for removing the CPU daughter b

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6.2.5 StorageWorks DriveNoteIf the StorageWorks drives are plugged into an SWXCR-xx controller,you can ‘‘hot swap’’ drives; that is, you can add or re

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6.2.6 Internal StorageWorks BackplaneSTEP 1: REMOVE POWER SUPPLIES.Figure 6–21 Removing Power SupplyCurrent SharingHarness (3-Pin)Signal/Misc. Harness

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STEP 2: REMOVE INTERNAL STORAGEWORKS BACKPLANE.Figure 6–22 Removing Internal StorageWorks BackplaneMA00934AlphaServer 1000A FRU Removal and Replacemen

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1Troubleshooting StrategyThis chapter describes the troubleshooting strategy for AlphaServer 1000Asystems.• Section 1.1 provides questions to consider

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6.2.7 Memory ModulesThe positions of the failing single-inline memory modules (SIMMs) are reportedby SROM power-up scripts (Section 2.2).Note• Bank 0

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Warning: Memory and CPU modules have parts that operate at hightemperatures. Wait 2 minutes after power is removed before handlingthese modules.Cautio

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NoteSIMMs can only be removed and installed in successive order. Forexample; to remove a SIMM at bank 0, SIMM 1, SIMMs 0 and 1 forbanks 3, 2, and 1 mu

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NoteWhen installing SIMMs, make sure that the SIMMs are fully seated. Thetwo latches on each SIMM connector should lock around the edges of theSIMMs.A

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6.2.8 Interlock SwitchFigure 6–26 Removing the Interlock Safety SwitchMA009356–30 AlphaServer 1000A FRU Removal and Replacement

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6.2.9 MotherboardSTEP 1: RECORD THE POSITION OF EISA AND PCI OPTIONS.STEP 2: REMOVE EISA AND PCI OPTIONS.STEP 3: REMOVE CPU DAUGHTER BOARD.Figure 6–27

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Figure 6–28 Removing CPU Daughter BoardMA00312CrossbarRetainingScrewCPU CardHandleClipsWarning: CPU and memory modules have parts that operate at high

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Figure 6–29 Removing MotherboardMA0143212AlphaServer 1000A FRU Removal and Replacement 6–33

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STEP 5: MOVE THE NVRAM CHIP (E14) AND NVRAM TOY CHIP (E78) TO THENEW MOTHERBOARD.Move the socketed NVRAM chip (position E14) and NVRAM TOY chip (E78)

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Figure 6–30 Motherboard LayoutMemory ModuleConnectors (20)CPU ModuleConnectorPower ConnectorsDiskette DriveConnectorUpper FanConnectorLower Fan Connec

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1.1.1 Problem CategoriesSystem problems can be classified into the following five categories. Using thesecategories, you can quickly determine a startin

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6.2.10 NVRAM Chip (E14) and NVRAM TOY Clock Chip (E78)See Figure 6–30 for the motherboard layout.NoteThe NVRAM TOY clock chip contains the os_type env

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Figure 6–32 Removing Front PanelRemoveScrewsRemoveHidden ScrewsMA00307AlphaServer 1000A FRU Removal and Replacement 6–37

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Figure 6–33 Removing the OCP ModuleMA01423Black/Red(To InterlockSwitch)Green/Yellow(To Motherboard)J2546–38 AlphaServer 1000A FRU Removal and Replacem

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6.2.12 Power SupplySTEP 1: DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY CABLES.STEP 2: REMOVE POWER SUPPLY.Figure 6–34 Removing Power SupplyCurrent SharingHarness (3-Pin)S

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6.2.13 SpeakerFigure 6–35 Removing SpeakerMA014246–40 AlphaServer 1000A FRU Removal and Replacement

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6.2.14 Removable MediaFigure 6–36 Removing a CD–ROM DriveMA00324AlphaServer 1000A FRU Removal and Replacement 6–41

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Figure 6–37 Removing a Tape DriveMA003256–42 AlphaServer 1000A FRU Removal and Replacement

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Figure 6–38 Removing a Floppy DriveMA00326AlphaServer 1000A FRU Removal and Replacement 6–43

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ADefault Jumper SettingsThis appendix provides the location and default setting for all jumpers inAlphaServer 1000A systems:• Section A.1 provides loc

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Table 1–1 Diagnostic Flow for Power ProblemsSymptom ActionSystem does not power on.• Check the power source and power cord.• Check that the system’s t

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A.1 Motherboard JumpersFigure A–1 shows the location and default settings for jumpers located on themotherboard.Figure A–1 Motherboard Jumpers (Defaul

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Jumper Name Description Default SettingJ16 Large Fan Allows the large fan to bedisabled to accommodate thealternative enclosures.This jumper is notins

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A.2 CPU Daughter Board (J3 and J4) Supported SettingsFigure A–2 shows the supported AlphaServer 1000A 4/266 settings for the J3 andJ4 jumpers on the C

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Figure A–3 AlphaServer 1000A 4/233 CPU Daughter Board (Jumpers J3 andJ4)MA00791J3J4Supported settings:• J4 Jumper:OffOnOffOffOn• J3 Jumper:OffDefault

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A.3 CPU Daughter Board (J1 Jumper)Figure A–4 shows the default setting for the J1 jumper on the CPU daughterboard. For information on SROM tests and t

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Glossary10Base-T Ethernet networkIEEE standard 802.3-compliant Ethernet products used for local distribution ofdata. These networking products charact

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backup cacheA second, very fast cache memory that is closely coupled with the processor.bandwidthThe rate of data transfer in a bus or I/O channel. Th

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bystanderA system bus node (CPU or memory) that is not addressed by a current systembus commander.byteA group of eight contiguous bits starting on an

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clusterA group of networked computers that communicate over a common interface.The systems in the cluster share resources, and software programs work

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data cacheA high-speed cache memory reserved for the storage of data. Abbreviated asD-cache.DEC VETDigital DEC Verifier and Exerciser Tool. A multipurp

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Table 1–2 Diagnostic Flow for Problems Getting to Console ModeSymptom ActionPower-up screen is not displayed. Interpret the error beep codes at power-

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ECCError correction code. Code and algorithms used by logic to facilitate errordetection and correction.EEPROMElectrically erasable programmable read-

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FIBFlexible interconnect bridge. A converter that allows the expansion of the systemenclosure to other DSSI devices and systems.field-replaceable unitA

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instruction cacheA high-speed cache memory reserved for the storage of instructions. Abbreviatedas I-cache.interrupt request lines (IRQs)Bus signals t

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MAUMedium attachment unit. On an Ethernet LAN, a device that converts theencoded data signals from various cabling media (for example, fiber optic, coa

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NVRAMNonvolatile random-access memory. Memory that retains its information in theabsence of power.OCPOperator control panel.open systemA system that i

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portabilityThe degree to which a software application can be easily moved from onecomputing environment to another.portingAdapting a given body of cod

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reliabilityThe probability a device or system will not fail to perform its intended functionsduring a specified time.responderIn any particular bus tra

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SRMUser interface to console firmware for operating systems that expect firmwarecompliance with the Alpha System Reference Manual (SRM).storage arrayA g

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test-directed diagnostics (TDDs)An approach to diagnosing computer system problems whereby error data loggedby diagnostic programs resident in read-on

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write backA cache management technique in which data from a write operation to cache iswritten into main memory only when the data in cache must be ov

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Table 1–3 Diagnostic Flow for Problems Reported by the Console ProgramSymptom ActionPower-up tests do not complete. Interpret the error beep codes at

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IndexAA: environment variable, 5–7AC power-up sequence, 2–24Acceptance testing, 3–18arc command, 5–4ARC interface, 5–3switching to SRM from, 5–4AUTOLO

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Console event log, 2–11Console firmwarediagnostics, 2–26Digital UNIX, 5–3OpenVMS, 5–3Windows NT, 5–3Console interfacesswitching between, 5–4Console out

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Environment variables set during systemconfiguration, 5–16Errorhandling, 1–7logging, 1–7Error formattersDECevent, 4–5Error log translationDigital UNIX,

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Logsevent, 1–7Loopback tests, 1–8COM2 and parallel ports, 3–4command summary, 3–3MMachine check/interrupts, 4–2processor, 4–2processor corrected, 4–2s

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RRAIDdiagnostic flow, 2–14RAID problems, 2–14Removable mediastorage problems, 2–12ROM-based diagnostics (RBDs), 1–7diagnostic-related commands, 3–3perf

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Troubleshooting (cont’d)EISA problems, 2–18error report formatter, 1–7errors reported by operating system,1–7interpreting error beep codes, 2–2mass st

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How to Order Additional DocumentationTechnical SupportIf you need help deciding which documentation best meets your needs, call 800-DIGITAL(800-344-48

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Reader’s Comments AlphaServer 1000AService GuideEK–ALPSV–SV. A01Your comments and suggestions help us improve the quality of our publications.Thank yo

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First Printing, March 1996Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in themanner described in this publicati

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Table 1–4 Diagnostic Flow for Boot ProblemsSymptom ActionSystem cannot find boot device. Check the system configuration for the correct deviceparameters

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Do Not Tear – Fold Here and TapeTMBUSINESS REPLY MAILFIRST CLASS PERMIT NO. 33 MAYNARD MASS.POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEENo PostageNecessaryIf Mai

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Table 1–5 Diagnostic Flow for Errors Reported by the Operating SystemSymptom ActionSystem is hung or has crashed. Examine the crash dump file.Refer to

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RECOMMENDED USE: ROM-based diagnostics are the primary means oftesting the console environment and diagnosing the CPU, memory, Ethernet,I/O buses, and

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Crash DumpsFor fatal errors, such as fatal bugchecks, Digital UNIX and OpenVMSoperating systems will save the contents of memory to a crash dump file.R

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ECU RevisionsThe EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) is used for configuring EISA options onAlphaServer systems. Systems are shipped with an ECU kit, which

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You can obtain information about hardware configurations for theAlphaServer 1000A from the Digital Systems and Options Catalog. Thecatalog is regularly

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2Power-Up Diagnostics and DisplayThis chapter provides information on how to interpret error beep codes andthe power-up display on the console screen.

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2.1 Interpreting Error Beep CodesIf errors are detected at power-up, audible beep codes are emitted from thesystem. For example, if the SROM code coul

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Table 2–1 (Cont.) Interpreting Error Beep CodesBeepCode Problem Corrective Action1-3-3 No usable memory detected.1. Verify that the memory modulesare

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ContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi1 Troubleshooting Strategy1.1 Troubl

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Table 2–1 (Cont.) Interpreting Error Beep CodesBeepCode Problem Corrective Action3-3-1 Generic system failure. Possible problemsources include the TOY

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Table 2–2 SROM Memory Tests, CPU Jumper J1Bank# Test Description Test Results3 Cache Test: Testsbackup cache.Test status displays on OCP:...done.If t

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Table 2–2 (Cont.) SROM Memory Tests, CPU Jumper J1Bank# Test Description Test Results6 Memory Test,Cache Enabled:Tests memory withbackup and datacache

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Table 2–2 (Cont.) SROM Memory Tests, CPU Jumper J1Bank# Test Description Test Results4 Backup Cache Test:Tests backup cachealternatively withdata cach

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Figure 2–1 Jumper J1 on the CPU Daughter BoardMA00926J176543210Bank Jumper Setting0 Standard boot setting (AlphaServer 1000 systems)1 Standard boot se

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Figure 2–2 AlphaServer 1000A Memory LayoutBank 3Bank 2Bank 1Bank 0ECC BanksMA00327SIMM 3SIMM 2SIMM 1SIMM 0ECC SIMM for Bank 2ECC SIMM for Bank 0ECC SI

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Table 2–3 Console Power-Up Countdown Description and Field ReplaceableUnits (FRUs)CountdownNumber Description Likely FRUff Console initialization star

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Windows NT SystemsThe Windows NT operating system is supported by the ARC firmware (seeSection 5.1.1). Systems using Windows NT power up to the ARC boo

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2.4 Mass Storage Problems Indicated at Power-UpMass storage failures at power-up are usually indicated by read fail messages.Other problems are indica

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Table 2–4 (Cont.) Mass Storage ProblemsProblem Symptom Corrective ActionMissing or loosecables. Drives notproperly seated onStorageWorks shelfActivity

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3 Running System Diagnostics3.1 Running ROM-Based Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13.2 Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table 2–4 (Cont.) Mass Storage ProblemsProblem Symptom Corrective ActionSCSI storage controllerfailureProblems persist aftereliminating the problemsou

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Table 2–5 (Cont.) Troubleshooting RAID ProblemsSymptom ActionCannot access disks connected tothe RAID subsystem on WindowsNT systems.On Windows NT sys

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Figure 2–3 StorageWorks Disk Drive LEDs (SCSI)ActivityFaultMA00927Figure 2–4 Floppy Drive Activity LEDMA00330Activity LED2–16 Power-Up Diagnostics and

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Figure 2–5 CD–ROM Drive Activity LEDActivity LEDMA00333Power-Up Diagnostics and Display 2–17

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2.6 EISA Bus Problems Indicated at Power-UpEISA bus failures at power-up are usually indicated by the following messagesdisplayed during power-up:EISA

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2.6.1 Additional EISA Troubleshooting TipsThe following tips can aid in isolating EISA bus problems.• Peripheral device controllers need to be seated

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2.7 PCI Bus Problems Indicated at Power-UpPCI bus failures at power-up are usually indicated by the inability of the systemto see the device. Table 2–

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ftp://ftp.digital.com/pub/DEC/Alpha/systems/http://www.service.digital.com/alpha/server/2.8 Fail-Safe LoaderThe fail-safe loader (FSL) is a redundant

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2.8.2 Activating the Fail-Safe LoaderTo activate the FSL:1. Install the jumper at bank 7 of the J1 jumper on the CPU daughter board(Figure 2–6). The j

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Figure 2–6 Jumper J1 on the CPU Daughter BoardMA00926J176543210Bank Jumper Setting0 Standard boot setting (AlphaServer 1000 systems)1 Standard boot se

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5.2.2 Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–245.3 Motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.9 Power-Up SequenceDuring the AlphaServer 1000A power-up sequence, the power supplies arestabilized and the system is initialized and tested through

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2.9.2 DC Power-Up SequenceDC power is applied to the system with the DC On/Off button on the operatorcontrol panel.A summary of the DC power-up sequen

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3. Test the system bus to PCI bus bridge and system bus to EISA bus bridge. Ifthe PCI bridge fails or EISA bridge fails, an audible error beep code (3

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4. Run exercisers on the drives currently seen by the system.NoteThis step does not ensure that all disks in the system will be tested orthat any devi

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3Running System DiagnosticsThis chapter provides information on how to run system diagnostics.• Section 3.1 describes how to run ROM-based diagnostics

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3.2 Command SummaryTable 3–1 provides a summary of the diagnostic and related commands.Table 3–1 Summary of Diagnostic and Related CommandsCommand Fun

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Table 3–1 (Cont.) Summary of Diagnostic and Related CommandsCommand Function ReferenceLoopback Testingtest lb Conducts loopback tests for COM2 and the

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3.3.1 testThetestcommand runs firmware diagnostics for the entire core system. Thetests are run concurrently in the background. Fatal errors are report

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Thetestscript tests devices in the following order:1. Console loopback tests if lb argument is specified: COM2 serial port andparallel port.2. Network

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6.2.14 Removable Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–41A Default Jumper SettingsA.1 Motherboard Jumpers . . . . . . . .

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Testing the memoryTesting parallel portTesting the SCSI DisksNon-destructive Test of the Floppy started dka400.4.0.6.0 has no mediapresent or is disab

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3.3.2 cat el and more elThecat elandmore elcommands display the current contents of the consoleevent log. Status and error messages (if problems occur

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3.3.3 memoryThememorycommand tests memory by running a memory exerciser each time thecommand is entered. The exercisers are run in the background and

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The following is an example with a memory compare error indicating bad SIMMs.>>> memory>>> memory>>> memory*** Hard Error -

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3.3.4 netewThenetewcommand is used to run MOP loopback tests for any EISA- or PCI-based ew* (DECchip 21040, TULIP) Ethernet ports. The command can als

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Testing an Ethernet Port:>>> netew>>> show_statusID Program Device Pass Hard/Soft Bytes Written Bytes Read-------- ------------ ----

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3.3.5 networkThenetworkcommand is used to run MOP loopback tests for any EISA- or PCI-based er* (DEC 4220, LANCE) Ethernet ports. The command can also

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Testing an Ethernet Port:>>> network>>> show_statusID Program Device Pass Hard/Soft Bytes Written Bytes Read-------- ------------ --

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3.3.6 net -sThenet -scommand displays the MOP counters for the specified Ethernet port.Synopsis:net -s ewa0Example:>>> net -s ewa0Status count

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3.3.7 net -icThenet -iccommand initializes the MOP counters for the specified Ethernetport.Synopsis:net -ic ewa0Example:>>> net -ic ewa0>&g

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6–2 FRUs, Rear Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–66–3 Opening Front Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.3.8 kill and kill_diagsThekillandkill_diagscommands terminate diagnostics that are currentlyexecuting .NoteA serial loopback connector (12-27351-01)

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3.3.9 show_statusTheshow_statuscommand reports one line of information per executingdiagnostic. The information includes ID, diagnostic program, devic

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3.4 Acceptance Testing and InitializationPerform the acceptance testing procedure listed below after installing a system orwhenever adding or replacin

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4Error Log AnalysisThis chapter provides information on how to interpret error logs reported by theoperating system.• Section 4.1 describes machine ch

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Table 4–1 AlphaServer 1000 Fault Detection and CorrectionComponent Fault Detection/Correction CapabilityKN22A Processor ModuleDECchip 21064 and 21064A

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Processor Machine Check (SCB: 670)Processor machine check errors are fatal system errors that result in a systemcrash. The error handling code for the

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• Invalid page table lookup (scatter gather)• Memory cycle error• B-cache tag address parity error• B-cache tag control parity error• Non-existent mem

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4.3 Event Record TranslationSystems running Digital UNIX and OpenVMS operating systems use theDECevent management utility to translate events into ASC

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System faults can be isolated by examining translated system error logs orusing the DECevent Analysis and Notification Utility. Refer to the DECeventAn

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5System Configuration and SetupThis chapter provides configuration and setup information for AlphaServer 1000Asystems and system options.• Section 5.1 d

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6–35 Removing Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–406–36 Removing a CD–ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5.1 Verifying System ConfigurationFigure 5–1 illustrates the system architecture for AlphaServer 1000A systems.Figure 5–1 System Architecture: AlphaSer

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SRM Command Line InterfaceSystems running Digital UNIX or OpenVMS access the SRM firmware through acommand line interface (CLI). The CLI is a UNIX styl

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5.1.2 Switching Between InterfacesFor a few procedures it is necessary to switch from one console interface to theother.• Thetestcommand is run from t

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5.1.3.1 Display Hardware ConfigurationThe hardware configuration display provides the following information:• The first screen displays system informatio

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Table 5–2 ARC Firmware Device NamesName Descriptionmulti(0)key(0)keyboard(0)multi(0)serial(0)multi(0)serial(1)The multi( ) devices are located on the

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Example 5–1 (Cont.) Sample Hardware Configuration Displayeisa(0)video(0)monitor(0)multi(0)key(0)keyboard(0)eisa(0)disk(0)fdisk(0) (Removable)multi(0)se

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Table 5–3 lists and explains the default ARC firmware environment variables.Table 5–3 ARC Firmware Environment VariablesVariable DescriptionA: The defa

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5.1.4 Verifying Configuration: SRM Console Commands forDigital UNIX and OpenVMSThe following SRM console commands are used to verify system configuratio

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Bus 0, Slots 11–13 correspond to physical PCI card cage slots on theprimary PCI bus:Slot 11 = PCI11Slot 12 = PCI12Slot 13 = PCI13In the case of storag

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Synopsis:show configExample:>>> show configFirmwareSRM Console: X4.4-5365ARC Console: 4.43pPALcode: VMS PALcode X5.48-115, OSF PALcode X1.35-8

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5–6 Summary of Procedure for Configuring EISA Bus(EISA Options Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–315–7 Summary of Procedure f

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The followingshow configexample illustrates how PCI options that contain aPCI-to-PCI bridge are represented in the display. For each option that conta

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Example:>>> show configFirmwareSRM Console: X4.4-5365ARC Console: 4.43pPALcode: VMS PALcode X5.48-115, OSF PALcode X1.35-84Serial Rom: X2.1Pr

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5.1.4.2 show deviceTheshow devicecommand displays the devices and controllers in the system.The device name convention is shown in Figure 5–2.Figure 5

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Example:>>> show devicedka400.4.0.6.0 DKA400 RRD43 2893dva0.0.0.0.1 DVA0era0.0.0.2.1 ERA0 08-00-2B-BC-93-7Apka0.7.0.6.0 PKA0 SCSI Bus ID 7>

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show envarArguments:envar The name of the environment variable to be modified.value The value that is assigned to the environment variable. This may be

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Table 5–4 (Cont.) Environment Variables Set During System ConfigurationVariable Attributes Functionbootdef_dev NV The device or device list from which

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Table 5–4 (Cont.) Environment Variables Set During System ConfigurationVariable Attributes Functionbus_probe_algorithmNV Specifies a bus probe algorithm

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Table 5–4 (Cont.) Environment Variables Set During System ConfigurationVariable Attributes Functioner*0_protocols,ew*0_protocolsNV Determines which net

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Table 5–4 (Cont.) Environment Variables Set During System ConfigurationVariable Attributes Functionpci_parity NV Disable or enable parity checking on t

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Table 5–4 (Cont.) Environment Variables Set During System ConfigurationVariable Attributes Functionpk*0_host_id NV Sets the controller host bus node ID

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