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D01 This manual is for managers and operators of Compaq AlphaServer DS20E / AlphaStation DS20E systems. Compaq Computer Corporation AlphaServer DS20E AlphaStation DS20E Reference Guide Order Number: ER-K8F6W-UA.
D01 This manual is for managers and operators of Compaq AlphaServer DS20E / AlphaStation DS20E systems. Compaq Computer Corporation AlphaServer DS20E AlphaStation DS20E Reference Guide Order Number: ER-K8F6W-UA.
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...appropriate technical training and experience. Wear an anti-static wrist strap when handling internal components. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. This manual has nine chapters and one appendix. • Chapter 1, System Overview, describes the components of the system....and operators of the section, followed by an illustration or example. Remove any jewelry that provides an overview of Compaq AlphaServer DS20E / AlphaStation DS20E systems. WARNING: To prevent injury, access to internal components is for installing the rack-mountable system into small ...
...appropriate technical training and experience. Wear an anti-static wrist strap when handling internal components. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. This manual has nine chapters and one appendix. • Chapter 1, System Overview, describes the components of the system....and operators of the section, followed by an illustration or example. Remove any jewelry that provides an overview of Compaq AlphaServer DS20E / AlphaStation DS20E systems. WARNING: To prevent injury, access to internal components is for installing the rack-mountable system into small ...
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Installing the Rackmount System 3-1 The following topics are required to lift it manually. Use a material lift or other mechanical device. Chapter 3 Installing the Rackmount System This chapter provides installation procedures for setting up your rackmountable server. Do not ...
Installing the Rackmount System 3-1 The following topics are required to lift it manually. Use a material lift or other mechanical device. Chapter 3 Installing the Rackmount System This chapter provides installation procedures for setting up your rackmountable server. Do not ...
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Use a material lift or other hardware in and attached. Before installing the system, make sure that all other mechanical device. Figure 3-9 Installing the System into an M-Series Rack 3-16 DS20E Reference Guide CAT0153 Do not attempt to lift it manually. 3.8 Installing the System Chassis WARNING: The system is pushed in the rack is very heavy.
Use a material lift or other hardware in and attached. Before installing the system, make sure that all other mechanical device. Figure 3-9 Installing the System into an M-Series Rack 3-16 DS20E Reference Guide CAT0153 Do not attempt to lift it manually. 3.8 Installing the System Chassis WARNING: The system is pushed in the rack is very heavy.
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Set the modem to program and save modem settings. 6-4 DS20E Reference Guide Refer to your modem manual for dial-in, and dial in. Figure 6-1 RMC Connections VGA VT ENET CAT0017A Modem Setup 1. Set the modem to the COM1 port at the back of the system, configure the modem port for details on how to 9600 baud. 6.3 Modem Setup To set up the RMC to monitor a system remotely, connect the modem to auto answer. 2.
Set the modem to program and save modem settings. 6-4 DS20E Reference Guide Refer to your modem manual for dial-in, and dial in. Figure 6-1 RMC Connections VGA VT ENET CAT0017A Modem Setup 1. Set the modem to the COM1 port at the back of the system, configure the modem port for details on how to 9600 baud. 6.3 Modem Setup To set up the RMC to monitor a system remotely, connect the modem to auto answer. 2.
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...CIPCA420 from dva0. . . Update Replaces current firmware with a standard console update: dva0 Please enter the name of this function table. 7-32 DS20E Reference Guide dka500.5.0.2000.1 has no media present or is disabled via the RUN/STOP switch Checking dva0 for the option firmware files. . ...7.15 Updating Firmware Use the lfu command to abort. Or type DONE to update firmware. Copying KZPSAA12 from floppy. or Help Scrolls this manual and the Alpha Systems Firmware Web site. Example 7-13 shows a typical update from dva0. . . Option firmware files were not found on...
...CIPCA420 from dva0. . . Update Replaces current firmware with a standard console update: dva0 Please enter the name of this function table. 7-32 DS20E Reference Guide dka500.5.0.2000.1 has no media present or is disabled via the RUN/STOP switch Checking dva0 for the option firmware files. . ...7.15 Updating Firmware Use the lfu command to abort. Or type DONE to update firmware. Copying KZPSAA12 from floppy. or Help Scrolls this manual and the Alpha Systems Firmware Web site. Example 7-13 shows a typical update from dva0. . . Option firmware files were not found on...
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Reconnect the power supplies and reinstall the system cover. Figure 8-2 FSB Switch "On" Setting (Rackmount Orientation) Off On fsb coa cob mdb sp0 sp1 sp2 pby CAT0030d 8-14 DS20E Reference Guide Set switch 1 (fsb) of SW2 to the SRM console. 5. Power up the system to the On setting. 4. Remove modules as described in Section 8.11.2. Create FSB diskettes as necessary to gain access to the SW2 switch pack on the system board. See Figure 8-2. 3. Power the system off, unplug the power supplies, and remove the cover. 2. Starting the FSB manually 1.
Reconnect the power supplies and reinstall the system cover. Figure 8-2 FSB Switch "On" Setting (Rackmount Orientation) Off On fsb coa cob mdb sp0 sp1 sp2 pby CAT0030d 8-14 DS20E Reference Guide Set switch 1 (fsb) of SW2 to the SRM console. 5. Power up the system to the On setting. 4. Remove modules as described in Section 8.11.2. Create FSB diskettes as necessary to gain access to the SW2 switch pack on the system board. See Figure 8-2. 3. Power the system off, unplug the power supplies, and remove the cover. 2. Starting the FSB manually 1.
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Compaq Computer Corporation It covers operation, firmware, initial troubleshooting, and component installation. A01 This manual is for anyone who manages, operates, or services the Compaq AlphaServer DS20 system. AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Order Number: EK-AS140-UG.
Compaq Computer Corporation It covers operation, firmware, initial troubleshooting, and component installation. A01 This manual is for anyone who manages, operates, or services the Compaq AlphaServer DS20 system. AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Order Number: EK-AS140-UG.
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..., licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Ltd. Warning! Cet appareil est un appareil de Classe A. This publication contains information protected by Compaq Computer Corporation. FCC Notice: The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and may be used or copied only in the U.S. Shielded Cables: If shielded cables have been supplied or specified...
..., licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Ltd. Warning! Cet appareil est un appareil de Classe A. This publication contains information protected by Compaq Computer Corporation. FCC Notice: The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and may be used or copied only in the U.S. Shielded Cables: If shielded cables have been supplied or specified...
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5.3.5 5.3.6 5.4 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.8.1 5.8.2 5.9 5.10 5.10.1 5.10.2 SCSI Configuration 5-16 Integrated Peripherals 5-18 Updating Firmware 5-20 Setting Up the Hard Disk 5-22 Creating and Deleting Partitions Manually 5-24 Formatting a FAT Partition 5-26 Performing Setup Tasks 5-28 Installing Windows NT 5-32 Selecting the Version of Windows NT 5-34 Designating a Primary Operating System 5-36 ...
5.3.5 5.3.6 5.4 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.8.1 5.8.2 5.9 5.10 5.10.1 5.10.2 SCSI Configuration 5-16 Integrated Peripherals 5-18 Updating Firmware 5-20 Setting Up the Hard Disk 5-22 Creating and Deleting Partitions Manually 5-24 Formatting a FAT Partition 5-26 Performing Setup Tasks 5-28 Installing Windows NT 5-32 Selecting the Version of Windows NT 5-34 Designating a Primary Operating System 5-36 ...
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...on single-bus and split-bus SCSI configurations. Topics are descriptive text and syntax definitions. Each topic begins with an abstract. This manual has eight chapters and one appendix as follows: • Chapter 1, Overview, describes the system components. • Chapter 2, Installing... for anyone who manages, operates, or services an AlphaServer DS20 system. xi Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. Preface Intended Audience This manual is an illustration or example, which also provides quick reference. Next is for efficient online and...
...on single-bus and split-bus SCSI configurations. Topics are descriptive text and syntax definitions. Each topic begins with an abstract. This manual has eight chapters and one appendix as follows: • Chapter 1, Overview, describes the system components. • Chapter 2, Installing... for anyone who manages, operates, or services an AlphaServer DS20 system. xi Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. Preface Intended Audience This manual is an illustration or example, which also provides quick reference. Next is for efficient online and...
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Table 1 AlphaServer DS20 Documentation Title User and Installation Documentation Kit User's Guide Basic Installation Service Information Service Manual Order Number QZ-014AA-GZ EK-AS140-UG EK-AS140-IN EK-AS140-SV xii Documentation Titles Table 1 lists the books in the AlphaServer DS20 documentation set.
Table 1 AlphaServer DS20 Documentation Title User and Installation Documentation Kit User's Guide Basic Installation Service Information Service Manual Order Number QZ-014AA-GZ EK-AS140-UG EK-AS140-IN EK-AS140-SV xii Documentation Titles Table 1 lists the books in the AlphaServer DS20 documentation set.
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... PCI bridges and attendant buses (indicated as IODn by the console) are probed and the devices are printed. (The SRM prompt is shown in this manual as P00>>>.
... PCI bridges and attendant buses (indicated as IODn by the console) are probed and the devices are printed. (The SRM prompt is shown in this manual as P00>>>.
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... program execution. initialize Resets the system to examine and modify the system state. 4.2 Command Summary The SRM (Alpha System Reference Manual) console is a command line interface used SRM console commands. boot Loads and starts the operating system. clear password Sets the ...crash dump at the operating system level. isacfg Displays or modifies parameters for the console commands. edit Invokes the console line editor on a RAM file or on next page SRM Console 4-3 deposit Writes data to its default value. halt Halts the specified processor. (Same as stop.)...
... program execution. initialize Resets the system to examine and modify the system state. 4.2 Command Summary The SRM (Alpha System Reference Manual) console is a command line interface used SRM console commands. boot Loads and starts the operating system. clear password Sets the ...crash dump at the operating system level. isacfg Displays or modifies parameters for the console commands. edit Invokes the console line editor on a RAM file or on next page SRM Console 4-3 deposit Writes data to its default value. halt Halts the specified processor. (Same as stop.)...
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... unpartitioned space. 4. If one or more partitions already exist on which to create a custom hard disk partition arrangement or otherwise manually manage your hard disk partitions. 5.5.1 Creating and Deleting Partitions Manually Use the Create Partition and Delete Partition options if you need to create the partition. 3. Start AlphaBIOS and select Hard Disk...
... unpartitioned space. 4. If one or more partitions already exist on which to create a custom hard disk partition arrangement or otherwise manually manage your hard disk partitions. 5.5.1 Creating and Deleting Partitions Manually Use the Create Partition and Delete Partition options if you need to create the partition. 3. Start AlphaBIOS and select Hard Disk...
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For more about troubleshooting, see the AlphaServer DS20 Service Manual. Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter contains basic troubleshooting information. Sections in this chapter are: • System Does Not Power Up Troubleshooting 8-1
For more about troubleshooting, see the AlphaServer DS20 Service Manual. Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter contains basic troubleshooting information. Sections in this chapter are: • System Does Not Power Up Troubleshooting 8-1