AlphaServer 1000AOwner's GuideOrder Number: EK–ALPSV–OG. A02Digital Equipment CorporationMaynard, Massachusetts
5-20 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideInstalling a CDROM DriveTo install or replace a CDROM drive, refer to Fi
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Installing and Removing Components • 5-21Figure 5-12 Installing a CDROM DriveDrive BracketScrewsData CablePower
5-22 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide3. Insert the hard disk drive into the guide slots and push the drive in
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Installing and Removing Components • 5-23Removing a Diskette DriveTo remove the diskette drive, reverse steps 3
5-24 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuidePower SupplyThe following procedures describe how to install and remove
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Installing and Removing Components • 5-25Figure 5-15 Installing the Power SupplyMA00919SecondPowerSupplyPositio
5-26 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideRemoving the Power SupplyTo remove a power supply, refer to Figure 5-16
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Installing and Removing Components • 5-27CPU CardYour system comes with the CPU installed on a board that connec
5-28 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideInstalling the CPU CardTo install the CPU card, refer to Figure 5-17 and
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-16 ConfiguringIntroductionThis chapter covers the following topics:Viewing the System Configurat
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Preface • xiPrefaceAbout This GuidePurpose and AudienceThis guide describes how to set up, operate, troubleshoot,
6-2 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideARC Console Configuration OptionsOn systems running the Windows NT operating system, the followi
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-33/12/1996 9:06:23 AMTuesdayDevices detected by the firmware: eisa(0)video(0)monitor(0) mul
6-4 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideNote: You can also list options recognized by your system byentering the Digital UNIX and OpenVM
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-51. Version numbers for the firmware code, PALcode, SROM chip, and CPU; CPUspeed2. Memory size a
6-6 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideExample 6-2: The show config Command Display>>> show configFirmwareSRM Console: X4
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-7Device Name Conventiondka0.0.0.0.0Hose Number:Channel Number:Bus Node Number:Device Unit Number
6-8 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideFigure 6-1 System Board Connectors and SlotsMemory ModuleConnectors (20)CPU ModuleConnectorPowe
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-9Example 6-3 The show device Command Display>>> show devicedka400.4.0.6.0 DKA400
6-10 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guideenvar The name of the environmentvariable to be modified(auto_action, bootdef_dev,boot_file, bo
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-11MemoryThe system unit supports 20 single in-line memory modules (SIMM) on the systemboard. Th
xii • Preface AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guideuser's guide, plus an additional resource guide. You can install the CDROM on anypersonal comp
6-12 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideNetwork ConnectionsYour system supports various Ethernet network options. You can connect toTh
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-13Keyboard TypeYour system comes equipped with a 101-key enhanced keyboard that allows you tocom
6-14 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideEISA and ISA OptionsYou can determine whether an option card is an EISA or ISA option by examin
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-15Figure 6-4 EISA, ISA, and PCI Option SlotsEISA/ISAOption SlotsMA009161112131234PCIPrimarySlot
6-16 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideISA modules can be used in your system, provided the operating system supports thedevice.Two EI
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-17a safe place. Use the backup copies when you are configuring the system. TheSystem Configura
6-18 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide4. Familiarize yourself with the configuration procedure for your system:If you are installing,
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-19a. Insert the ECU diskette for Digital UNIX (Digital UNIX) or OpenVMSAlpha into the diskette d
6-20 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guidea. From the Boot menu, select the Supplementary menu.b. From the Supplementary menu, select the
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-21Use the "Add or Remove Boards" ECU option to add the configuration(CFG) file for the
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Preface • xiiiConventionsThe following table lists the typographical conventions used in this guide.Convention Me
6-22 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guideb. From the Setup menu, select "Switch to OpenVMS or Digital UNIXconsole." This opti
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-23Storage DevicesConfiguring the storage devices on your system requires assigning the correct S
6-24 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideExample 6-6 The show device Display>>> show devicedka400.4.0.6.0 DKA400 R
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-25exceed 6 meters for single-ended SCSI-2 at 5 MB per second, or 3 meters forsingle-ended SCSI-2
6-26 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideTable 6-3 SCSI Bus ConfigurationsController DescriptionSingle In a single-controller configura
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-27Single-Controller ConfigurationThe base configuration for the system, the single-controller co
6-28 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide5. A jumper cable (17-04021-01) connects the 68-pin connectors (J11 and J16) inthe center of th
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-29Figure 6-7 Single-Controller SCSI ConfigurationJ10J1J12J2J11J16J14J13J15J17J3MA00900W3W2W112-
6-30 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideTable 6-4 SCSI IDs for ConfigurationSCSI Device SCSI IDCDROM drive 4*Tape drive 5*Slot 0 0Slot
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-311. One end of the internal 50-pin SCSI cable (17-04233-01) connects to its systemboard connect
xiv • Preface AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideRelated DocumentationThis section lists related documents that you may find helpful when operating
6-32 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideFigure 6-8 Dual-Controller SCSI ConfigurationJ10J1J12J2J11J16J14J13J15J17J3MA00901W3W2W112-4549
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-33Table 6-5 SCSI IDs for Dual-Controller ConfigurationSCSI Device SCSI IDBus ACDROM drive 4Tape
6-34 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide1. One end of a 50-pin internal SCSI cable (17-04233-01) connects to its systemboard connector.
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-35Figure 6-9 Dual-Controller, Split-Backplane SCSI ConfigurationJ10J1J12J2J11J16J14J13J15J17J3M
6-36 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideTable 6-6 SCSI IDs for Dual-Controller Split-BackplaneConfigurationSCSI Device SCSI IDBus ACDR
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-371. One end of a 50-pin internal SCSI cable (17-04233-01) connects to its systemboard connector
6-38 • Configuring AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideFigure 6-10 Triple-Controller, Split-Backplane SCSI ConfigurationJ10J1J12J2J11J16J14J13J15J17J
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Configuring • 6-39Table 6-7 SCSI IDs for Triple-Controller ConfigurationSCSI Device SCSI IDBus ACDROM drive 4Ta
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Upgrading • 7- 17 UpgradingIntroductionThis chapter includes the following topics:Planning Your UpgradeUpgrade Op
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Overview • 1-11 OverviewIntroductionThis chapter provides an overview of your system features and capabilities. T
7-2 • Upgrading AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide1. Determine your current configuration.Refer to your operating system documentation to find out h
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Upgrading • 7- 34. Order the option(s).5. Install the option.To install an option, refer to the documentation tha
7-4 • Upgrading AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideUpgrade OptionsThis section lists the types of upgrade options that you may want to choose for you
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Upgrading • 7- 5Updating Firmware Using the CDROM DriveTo update an OpenVMS Alpha or Digital UNIX system:1. At th
7-6 • Upgrading AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideTo update a Windows NT system:Note: The latest version of the firmware is available on theWorld W
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Upgrading • 7- 7 >>> show versionNote: To update your system using the SRM console, use adiskette
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Troubleshooting • 8-18 TroubleshootingIntroductionThis chapter describes procedures for resolving problems with t
8-2 • Troubleshooting AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideTroubleshooting OverviewBefore you begin troubleshooting your system, consult your service a
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Troubleshooting • 8-3System DiagnosticsThis section describes three sources of error information that can help yo
1-2 • Overview AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideThis system is intended for the following types of uses:As an applications server, running relation
8-4 • Troubleshooting AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideReading the Console Event LogThe system maintains a console event log consisting of status m
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Troubleshooting • 8-54. Read-only tests: DK, DR, and DU disks, MK tapes, DV diskettes5. VGA console tests: these
8-6 • Troubleshooting AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideThe kill and kill_diags CommandsThe kill and kill_diags commands terminate diagnostics that
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Troubleshooting • 8-7Power ProblemsTable 8-3 describes how to troubleshoot the system when there is no power at t
8-8 • Troubleshooting AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideTable 8-4 Troubleshooting Console ProblemsSymptom ActionStartup screen is not displayed. Re
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Troubleshooting • 8-9Boot ProblemsTable 8-5 describes how to troubleshoot problems that occur while the system is
8-10 • Troubleshooting AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideThere is a software problem or theoperating system is not installedcorrectly.Refer to your
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Troubleshooting • 8-11Problems Detected by the Operating SystemTable 8-6 describes possible operating system prob
8-12 • Troubleshooting AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideStorage ProblemsMass storage device problems at startup are usually indicated by read fail
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Troubleshooting • 8-13Table 8-8 Troubleshooting Removable Media ProblemsProblem Symptom ActionDrive failure. Driv
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Overview • 1-3a menu-based interface designed to facilitate hardware interaction with the WindowsNT operating sys
8-14 • Troubleshooting AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideOption Card ProblemsOption card problems can include problems related to network options, E
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Troubleshooting • 8-15PCI Bus ProblemsPCI bus problems at startup are usually indicated by the inability of the s
8-16 • Troubleshooting AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideTable 8-11 Troubleshooting Monitor and Terminal ProblemsPossible Cause ActionThe monitor o
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Troubleshooting • 8-17Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsTable 8-12 lists problems that may occur with the keyboard or mo
8-18 • Troubleshooting AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideOverheating ProblemsInternal sensors monitor system and power supply temperature and shut d
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Troubleshooting • 8-19Using the Fail-Safe LoaderThe fail-safe loader (FSL) allows you to boot an Update Utility d
8-20 • Troubleshooting AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideFigure 8-1 J1 Jumper on the CPU Card (Normal Position)MA00926J176543210
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Quick Reference • 9-19 Quick ReferenceIntroductionThis chapter contains the following reference information:Messa
9-2 • Quick Reference AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideHardware OverviewThis section includes front, rear, and side views of the system unit.System
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Quick Reference • 9-3System Rear ViewFigure 9-2 shows system ports and slots on the rear panel.Figure 9-2 System
1-4 • Overview AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideSystem FeaturesThe system provides a number of special features that enhance its reliability, ensur
9-4 • Quick Reference AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideSystem Side ViewFigure 9-3 shows system components on the system board side with the side pa
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Quick Reference • 9-5Figure 9-4 shows system components on the power supply side withthe side panel removed.Figur
9-6 • Quick Reference AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideSystem Board Connectors, Chips, and SlotsFigure 9-5 shows the location of the system board c
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Quick Reference • 9-7Port PinoutsThis section describes pin functions for port connectors on the rear of the syst
9-8 • Quick Reference AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideParallel Port ConnectorThe parallel port provides an interface to a printer or other paralle
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Quick Reference • 9-9Serial Port ConnectorsThe serial port connectors consist of two 9-pin D-submini connectors.
9-10 • Quick Reference AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideSCSI Port ConnectorThe external, narrow SCSI connector is a 50-pin high-density connector.
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Quick Reference • 9-11Indicator LightsTable 9-6 describes system indicator lights and their functions.Table 9-6
9-12 • Quick Reference AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideSystem Board and CPU Card Jumper SettingsTable 9-7 lists the default jumper settings for th
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Quick Reference • 9-13Figure 9-6 shows the system board jumper settings for normal operation.Figure 9-6 System B
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Overview • 1-5• Capacity for 10 internal storagedevicesAccommodates one StorageWorks modularstorage system, which
9-14 • Quick Reference AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideFigure 9-7 shows the default settings for jumpers on the CPU card.The J1 jumper on the CPU
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Quick Reference • 9-15Model 4/233MA00791J3J4Figure 9-8 shows jumper locations for the CDROM drive.Figure 9-8 RRD
9-16 • Quick Reference AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideFigure 9-9 shows the jumper locations for the hard disk drive.Figure 9-9 RZxx Hard Disk Ju
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Quick Reference • 9-17SCSI ID SettingsThe system backplane can be configured with a single SCSI controller, with
9-18 • Quick Reference AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideDual-Controller Configuration Jumper OptionsTable 9-9 shows the SCSI IDs and jumpers instal
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Quick Reference • 9-19Triple-Controller Configuration Jumper OptionsTable 9-10 shows the SCSI IDs and jumpers ins
9-20 • Quick Reference AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideSpecificationsTable 9-11 System SpecificationsAttributes SpecificationPCI clock 233 MHz (M
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Quick Reference • 9-21Table 9-14 Power Supply RatingsSpecification RangeVoltage 100-120/220-240 volts ACFrequenc
9-22 • Quick Reference AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideSystem ArchitectureFigure 9-10 illustrates the server system architecture.Figure 9-10 Syst
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Glossary of Terms • 1Glossary of Terms10BASE-T Ethernet networkIEEE standard 802.3-compliant Ethernet products us
February 1996October 1996Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the mannerdescribed in this publicat
1-6 • Overview AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideFront Panel Controls and IndicatorsThe controls and indicators on the front panel of the system uni
2 • Glossary of Terms AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideavailabilityThe amount of scheduled time that a computing system provides application servic
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Glossary of Terms • 3busA collection of many transmission lines or wires. The bus interconnects computersystem c
4 • Glossary of Terms AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guideconsole modeThe state in which the system and the console terminal operate under the control
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Glossary of Terms • 5Digital UNIX operating systemA general-purpose operating system based on the Open Software F
6 • Glossary of Terms AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideEISA Configuration Utility (ECU)A feature of the EISA bus that helps you select a conflict-f
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Glossary of Terms • 7Flash ROMFlash-erasable programmable read-only memory. Flash ROMs can be bank- orbulk-erase
8 • Glossary of Terms AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guideloopback testInternal and external tests that are used to isolate a failure by testing segme
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Glossary of Terms • 9NFSNetwork File System protocol that allows a user to remotely access a host file systemas i
10 • Glossary of Terms AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuidePALcodeAlpha Privileged Architecture Library code, written to support Alpha processors.PALc
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Glossary of Terms • 11reliabilityThe probability that a device or system will not fail to perform its intended fu
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Overview • 1-7Front Panel Controls and Indicators DescriptionTable 1-2 describes how the front panel controls and
12 • Glossary of Terms AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideSRMUser interface to console firmware for operating systems that expect firmwarecompliance
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Glossary of Terms • 13wide area networkA high-speed network that connects a server to a distant host computer, PC
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Index • 1IndexAAccessoriesidentifying, 2-5optional, 2-6Acoustics-declared values, 9-21Antistatic precautions, 5-2
2 • Index AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guideinstalling, 3-8preparing to install, 3-7verifying configuration for, 6-4Default settingschanging, 4-23Di
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Index • 3front panel, 1-7functions, 9-11Interlock switch, 5-4Internetaccessing options list on the, 1-12, 7-3ISA
4 • Index AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideOperating system problemstroubleshooting, 8-11Operating system typesetting for Digital UNIX, 3-7setting
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Index • 5SCSI IDsassigning, 5-16, 6-22dual controller configuration, 6-29, 6-32duplicate, 8-12settings, 9-17singl
6 • Index AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideTTape drive,installing, 5-18location, 1-11removing, 5-19Temperature sensor, 8-18Terminalconnecting, 2-7t
1-8 • Overview AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideFront Panel SwitchesThe On/Off, reset, and halt switches are located on the left side of the front
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Overview • 1-9Rear Panel Ports and SlotsThe ports and slots on the rear of the system unit are shown and describe
1-10 • Overview AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideRear Panel Ports and Slots DescriptionTable 1-3 describes the rear panel ports and slots shown in
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Overview • 1-11Figure 1-4 shows the locations of the storage option compartments.Figure 1-4 Storage Option Compa
1-12 • Overview AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideMemory options consist of five single in-line memory modules (SIMMs), includingone ECC module: a 1
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Hardware Installation • 2-12 Hardware InstallationIntroductionThis chapter explains how to set up and install you
2-2 • Hardware Installation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideSelecting a System LocationWhen choosing a system location, keep in mind the optimal e
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Hardware Installation • 2-3Power RequirementsYour system ships with one primary power supply and the option of a
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commissionhelpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Pr
2-4 • Hardware Installation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideIdentifying AccessoriesFigure 2-3 shows the accessories that are included with the sys
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Hardware Installation • 2-5Optional AccessoriesTable 2-4 lists optional accessories that you may want to order, d
2-6 • Hardware Installation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideConnecting a Monitor or TerminalConnect a VGA monitor, an SVGA monitor, or a terminal
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Hardware Installation • 2-7Figure 2-5 Network Connections10BASE-T CableAUI CableThinWire CableMA00938Verifying H
2-8 • Hardware Installation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideLocking Your SystemThe system unit is protected by a key lock located on the front doo
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Hardware Installation • 2-9Additional security is provided by a latching loop on the rear panel of the system uni
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Preparing to Install Operating System • 3-13 Preparing to Install an OperatingSystemIntroductionThis chapter cove
3-2 • Preparing to Install Operating System AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideMicrosoft Windows NT ARC firmware for the AlphaServer 1000A, Version4.
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Preparing to Install Operating System • 3-3Updating the FirmwareWhen the ARC Boot menu is displayed, note the fir
3-4 • Preparing to Install Operating System AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide5. When prompted to enter SCSI bus and SCSI ID numbers, enter the SCSI
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Preparing to Install Operating System • 3-5box appears, indicating that the configuration has been saved, press t
3-6 • Preparing to Install Operating System AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide7. Select "Create Partition" and press the Enter key. When
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Preparing to Install Operating System • 3-7and press the Enter key. At this point, installation of Windows NT be
3-8 • Preparing to Install Operating System AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide5. From the Setup menu, select "Switch to OpenVMS or Digital UNIX
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Preparing to Install Operating System • 3-92. Be sure you know how to turn on and operate your system components,
3-10 • Preparing to Install Operating System AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideThese steps initiate loading of the firmware. Once the Digital UNIX
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-14 Basic OperationIntroductionThis chapter explains how to start and stop your system, issue
4-2 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide3. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If your system has two power supplies,plug in a
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-3Run the EISA Configuration Utility.Check required environment variable settings.Change the w
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Contents • vContentsPrefaceAbout This Guide...
4-4 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideAccessing the System from a Remote LocationIf you are running the Digital UNIX or OpenVMS Al
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-5Interpreting Startup MessagesAfter you turn the system on, the operator control panel and yo
4-6 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Supplementary menu...Use the arrow keys to select, then press Enter.Systems with Digit
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-7Initializing firmwareInitializing EISA bus 0Initializing device drivers: NCRC810, SWXCR, QLO
4-8 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideCaution: If you are running Digital UNIX orOpenVMS Alpha operating systems, press theHalt sw
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-92. From the Supplementary menu, select "Set up the system."3. From the Setup menu,
4-10 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideThen turn the system off and then back on. This procedure loads the firmware. Oncethe Wind
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-11Setup Menu FunctionsThe Setup menu contains menu items that allow you to perform the follow
4-12 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideTable 4-1 Basic SRM Console CommandsTask Command SyntaxBoot the Windows NT(ARC) consolefir
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-13Comprehensive CommandsAdditional commands are available for system diagnosis and other comp
vi • Contents AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideConnecting to Network Hardware...
4-14 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide>>> set passwordPlease enter the password:Please enter the password again:Now ente
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-151. Check that the Halt switch is off.2. Enter the login command.3. When the Enter Password:
4-16 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideTable 4-2 Windows NT (ARC) Console HelpStep Action Result1 If necessary, enter the Windows
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-17Setup Menu HelpExample 4-4 shows the Setup menu help display.Example 4-4: Setup Menu Help
4-18 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideSYNOPSIS help [<command>...] Command synopsis conventions: <item&g
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-19Booting the Operating SystemYou may need to perform some of the following tasks before boot
4-20 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideChanging Startup and Boot DefaultsYou can change the way the system starts up or boots the
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-21Table 4-3 Startup and Boot Environment VariablesOperatingSystemEnvironmentVariableValue De
4-22 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideEntering the Windows NT FirmwareThe system enters and remains in the Windows NT firmware un
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-23Note: Switch back to the Windows NT (ARC)console before booting the Windows NToperating sys
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Contents • viiCleaning Your System Unit...
4-24 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideUsing the Windows NT Boot MenuExample 4-6 shows the Windows NT Boot menu.Example 4-6: Wind
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-25Windows NT Boot Selection MenuUse the Windows NT Boot selection menu to change boot selecti
4-26 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideWhen the system is shipped with Digital UNIX or OpenVMS Alpha softwareinstalled, the system
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-27Figure 4-2 Storage DevicesCDROM DriveDiskette DriveTape DriveStorageWorks Disk DriveMA0091
4-28 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideUsing a Diskette DriveDiskette drives read information from removable diskettes.The diskett
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-29Using a CDROM DriveCDROM drives read information from removable CDROMs (read-only compactdi
4-30 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideTo remove a caddyless disc from the drive:1. Press the drive Eject button (5).The CDROM dra
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-31Figure 4-6 Inserting a Disc in a Drive with a CaddyMA00452XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXX
4-32 • Basic Operation AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideUsing a StorageWorks Disk DriveStorageWorks disk drives are mass storage devices. They are
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Basic Operation • 4-33Cleaning Your KeyboardFrom time to time, your keyboard keys may get dirty with use. Clean
viii • Contents AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideNetwork Connections...
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Installing and Removing Components • 5-15 Installing and RemovingComponentsIntroductionThis chapter explains how
5-2 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuidePreparing to Install or Remove ComponentsTo prepare your system for insta
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Installing and Removing Components • 5-3Figure 5-1 Attaching the Antistatic Wrist StrapMA00913Top Cover and Sid
5-4 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide3. Set the On/Off switch on the system unit to the off position. An inter
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Installing and Removing Components • 5-5Replacing the Top Cover and Side PanelsFollow these steps and refer to F
5-6 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideMemory ModulesThe system unit supports 20 single in-line memory module (S
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Installing and Removing Components • 5-7Removing Memory ModulesCaution: To avoid electrostatic damage to compone
5-8 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideFigure 5-5 Removing a Memory ModuleMA0023312Installing Memory ModulesYou
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Installing and Removing Components • 5-9Figure 5-6 Installing a Memory ModuleMA0023412
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Contents • ixConsole Problems ...
5-10 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuidePCI, EISA, and ISA, Option CardsFor a description of available system op
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Installing and Removing Components • 5-11Installing an Option CardTo install a PCI, EISA, or ISA option card on
5-12 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideFigure 5-8 PCI, EISA, and ISA Option CardsMA00236ISAPCIEISA2. Remove t
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Installing and Removing Components • 5-13Figure 5-9 Installing or Removing an Option CardMA00917Option CardSlot
5-14 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideTesting an Option Card InstallationTo test an option card installation,
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Installing and Removing Components • 5-15Example 5-1 The show config Command Display>>> show configFir
5-16 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideConfiguring an Option CardDepending on the type of option card you insta
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Installing and Removing Components • 5-17Identifying the Drive BaysThe system contains four storage drive bays,
5-18 • Installing and Removing Components AlphaServer 1000A Owner's GuideInstalling a Tape DriveTo install or replace a tape drive, refer to Figu
AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Guide Installing and Removing Components • 5-19Figure 5-11 Installing a Tape DriveBracket ScrewData CableTape Drivean
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