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... (Do not set init default to this value.) 1 Single-user mode. 2 Multiuser, without network 2 Multiuser with network 3 Multiuser with network and xdm 6 Reboot. (Do not set boot_osflags 0 4-8 DS20E Reference Guide P00>>> boot -file 2/boot/compaq.gz -flags "root=/dev/sda2 rw s" Example This following ...example, where "/" root is in /boot/compaq.gz. Flags_value Arguments for SuSE Distribution 0 Halt. (Do not set init...
... (Do not set init default to this value.) 1 Single-user mode. 2 Multiuser, without network 2 Multiuser with network 3 Multiuser with network and xdm 6 Reboot. (Do not set boot_osflags 0 4-8 DS20E Reference Guide P00>>> boot -file 2/boot/compaq.gz -flags "root=/dev/sda2 rw s" Example This following ...example, where "/" root is in /boot/compaq.gz. Flags_value Arguments for SuSE Distribution 0 Halt. (Do not set init...
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...the Tru64 UNIX installation procedure that you select. Enter the choices appropriate for your system in single-user mode with superuser privileges. See the Tru64 UNIX Installation Guide for experienced UNIX system administrators who want to the system. 2. There are two types of ...• If your choice: 1. The UNIX Shell option puts your system. This option is provided for complete installation instructions. The Installation Guide contains more information about installing UNIX. 1) Default Installation 2) Custom Installation 3) UNIX Shell Enter your system console is a VGA monitor, the...
...the Tru64 UNIX installation procedure that you select. Enter the choices appropriate for your system in single-user mode with superuser privileges. See the Tru64 UNIX Installation Guide for experienced UNIX system administrators who want to the system. 2. There are two types of ...• If your choice: 1. The UNIX Shell option puts your system. This option is provided for complete installation instructions. The Installation Guide contains more information about installing UNIX. 1) Default Installation 2) Custom Installation 3) UNIX Shell Enter your system console is a VGA monitor, the...
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... user's terminal to remain asserted. haltout The haltout command releases a halt that was done with the haltin command. This command can be used at any time. If the system is equivalent to pressing the Power button on again after using the poweroff command, you must issue the poweron command. 6-10 DS20E Reference Guide...
... user's terminal to remain asserted. haltout The haltout command releases a halt that was done with the haltin command. This command can be used at any time. If the system is equivalent to pressing the Power button on again after using the poweroff command, you must issue the poweron command. 6-10 DS20E Reference Guide...
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... defaults can be any character string. Use the status command to record the new escape sequence. setpass The setpass command allows the user to set a new password. 6-12 DS20E Reference Guide RCM>setesc ^o^o^o^o^o RCM> If the escape sequence entered exceeds 15 characters, an error message is stored in the module's on the RMC...
... defaults can be any character string. Use the status command to record the new escape sequence. setpass The setpass command allows the user to set a new password. 6-12 DS20E Reference Guide RCM>setesc ^o^o^o^o^o RCM> If the escape sequence entered exceeds 15 characters, an error message is stored in the module's on the RMC...
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... see. System and terminal baud rate set to factory defaults, but the factory settings did not take effect. This delay is displayed when the user enters a carriage return by itself. Reference source not found. Set the system and terminal baud rates to start working. See Section 6.7.2. The ... so that "new line" is including a linefeed character with the carriage return. The terminal or terminal emulator is not selected. 6-18 DS20E Reference Guide gives a list of possible causes and suggested solutions for the COM port to 9600 baud. 6.8 Troubleshooting Error!
... see. System and terminal baud rate set to factory defaults, but the factory settings did not take effect. This delay is displayed when the user enters a carriage return by itself. Reference source not found. Set the system and terminal baud rates to start working. See Section 6.7.2. The ... so that "new line" is including a linefeed character with the carriage return. The terminal or terminal emulator is not selected. 6-18 DS20E Reference Guide gives a list of possible causes and suggested solutions for the COM port to 9600 baud. 6.8 Troubleshooting Error!
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... when you enter the boot or continue command or when you can enter any SRM command as usual. Be sure the system is denied to user mode. The security features include a secure mode and commands to set secure mode. • The clear password command is in NVRAM (boot_file,... bootdef_dev, boot_flags). 7.22 Setting Console Security The SRM console firmware has console security features intended to authorized personnel. 7-44 DS20E Reference Guide User mode is no longer secure. • The login command turns off console security for the current console session.
... when you enter the boot or continue command or when you can enter any SRM command as usual. Be sure the system is denied to user mode. The security features include a secure mode and commands to set secure mode. • The clear password command is in NVRAM (boot_file,... bootdef_dev, boot_flags). 7.22 Setting Console Security The SRM console firmware has console security features intended to authorized personnel. 7-44 DS20E Reference Guide User mode is no longer secure. • The login command turns off console security for the current console session.
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...>>> set to 1 on networks with the set envar command. Their settings determine how the system powers up MOP booting on each power-up. Example 7-26 User-Created Environment Variable P00>>> edit nvram editing 'nvram' 0 bytes read in Example 7-26. This speeds up , boots the operating system, and operates. Environment variables... variables. 7.23 Setting and Viewing Environment Variables Use the set envar and show envar commands to set or changed with MOP V3 software. 7-52 DS20E Reference Guide You can also create nonvolatile environment variables with the show envar command.
...>>> set to 1 on networks with the set envar command. Their settings determine how the system powers up MOP booting on each power-up. Example 7-26 User-Created Environment Variable P00>>> edit nvram editing 'nvram' 0 bytes read in Example 7-26. This speeds up , boots the operating system, and operates. Environment variables... variables. 7.23 Setting and Viewing Environment Variables Use the set envar and show envar commands to set or changed with MOP V3 software. 7-52 DS20E Reference Guide You can also create nonvolatile environment variables with the show envar command.
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...This equipment generates, uses, and may void the user's authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of this device must be required to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference. Taiwanese Notice A-2 DS20E Reference Guide Any modifications to this device that any changes or... device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be made to this device•unless expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may emit radio frequency energy. Cables Connections to this...
...This equipment generates, uses, and may void the user's authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of this device must be required to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference. Taiwanese Notice A-2 DS20E Reference Guide Any modifications to this device that any changes or... device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be made to this device•unless expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may emit radio frequency energy. Cables Connections to this...
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...radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to this device - A-4 DS20E Reference Guide However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a ...particular installation. These limits are not expressly approved by Compaq ... the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that may cause undesirable operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can ...
...radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to this device - A-4 DS20E Reference Guide However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a ...particular installation. These limits are not expressly approved by Compaq ... the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that may cause undesirable operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can ...
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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. 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.
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Documentation Titles Table 1 lists the books in the AlphaServer DS20 documentation set. Table 1 AlphaServer DS20 Documentation Title User and Installation Documentation Kit User's Guide Basic Installation Service Information Service Manual Order Number QZ-014AA-GZ EK-AS140-UG EK-AS140-IN EK-AS140-SV xii
Documentation Titles Table 1 lists the books in the AlphaServer DS20 documentation set. Table 1 AlphaServer DS20 Documentation Title User and Installation Documentation Kit User's Guide Basic Installation Service Information Service Manual Order Number QZ-014AA-GZ EK-AS140-UG EK-AS140-IN EK-AS140-SV xii
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1.1 System Architecture The AlphaServer DS20 is a high-performance system. Figure 1-1 System Architecture Command, Address, and Control lines for each Memory Array C chip Probe/ Probe/ Addr. Addr. Control lines for D chips CAPbus P chip 64 bit PCI CMD/ Addr. CMD/ Addr. CPU 1 (optional) P chip 64 bit PCI PAD Bus CPU 0 CPU Data Bus B cache 8 D chips Up to 2 Memory Banks Memory Data Bus 1 or 2 Memory Banks B cache PKW1400-98 1-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Figure 1-1 shows the system architecture.
1.1 System Architecture The AlphaServer DS20 is a high-performance system. Figure 1-1 System Architecture Command, Address, and Control lines for each Memory Array C chip Probe/ Probe/ Addr. Addr. Control lines for D chips CAPbus P chip 64 bit PCI CMD/ Addr. CMD/ Addr. CPU 1 (optional) P chip 64 bit PCI PAD Bus CPU 0 CPU Data Bus B cache 8 D chips Up to 2 Memory Banks Memory Data Bus 1 or 2 Memory Banks B cache PKW1400-98 1-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Figure 1-1 shows the system architecture.
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...to operate. • Redundant power A single power supply can be added to provide sufficient power for the system to continue to 4 GB. System Expansion • Flexible memory architecture. • Six PCI expansion slots. Supports tape, disks, and CD-ROM without use of...SCSI devices. Adjusts fan speed according to system temperature. 1.2 System Features The system provides a number of an expansion slot. 1-4 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Reliability • 64-bit Alpha architecture • Error correction code (ECC) on memory and CPU cache • Variable fan speed •...
...to operate. • Redundant power A single power supply can be added to provide sufficient power for the system to continue to 4 GB. System Expansion • Flexible memory architecture. • Six PCI expansion slots. Supports tape, disks, and CD-ROM without use of...SCSI devices. Adjusts fan speed according to system temperature. 1.2 System Features The system provides a number of an expansion slot. 1-4 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Reliability • 64-bit Alpha architecture • Error correction code (ECC) on memory and CPU cache • Variable fan speed •...
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Figure 1-2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 8 9 10 7 6 5 4 32 1 IP00190 1-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators The controls and indicators on the front panel of the system unit are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-1. The control panel display shows start-up messages during power-up.
Figure 1-2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 8 9 10 7 6 5 4 32 1 IP00190 1-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators The controls and indicators on the front panel of the system unit are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-1. The control panel display shows start-up messages during power-up.
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Figure 1-3 Rear Panel Ports and Slots 5 4 6 3 2 3 7 9 10 1 8 IP00210A 1-8 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.4 Rear Panel Ports and Slots The ports and slots on the rear of the system unit are shown in Figure 1-3 and described in Table 1-2.
Figure 1-3 Rear Panel Ports and Slots 5 4 6 3 2 3 7 9 10 1 8 IP00210A 1-8 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.4 Rear Panel Ports and Slots The ports and slots on the rear of the system unit are shown in Figure 1-3 and described in Table 1-2.
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... 1-3 Comparison of Console Terminals Condition Serial Graphics Terminal Monitor Does the SRM console power-up display prints to this terminal. No Yes 1-10 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.5 Console Terminal The console terminal can be either a serial terminal or a graphics monitor. Yes Yes Is it required by the Windows NT operating system? Yes...
... 1-3 Comparison of Console Terminals Condition Serial Graphics Terminal Monitor Does the SRM console power-up display prints to this terminal. No Yes 1-10 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide 1.5 Console Terminal The console terminal can be either a serial terminal or a graphics monitor. Yes Yes Is it required by the Windows NT operating system? Yes...
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...: • One diskette drive • One CD-ROM drive • Up to seven 3½-inch StorageWorks drives or two 5½-inch drives 1-12 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Figure 1-4 Storage Option Compartments Diskette Drive Compartment CD-ROM Drive Compartment StorageWorks Drives Shelf IP00195 Storage Options Storage options are located in several compartments inside...
...: • One diskette drive • One CD-ROM drive • Up to seven 3½-inch StorageWorks drives or two 5½-inch drives 1-12 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide Figure 1-4 Storage Option Compartments Diskette Drive Compartment CD-ROM Drive Compartment StorageWorks Drives Shelf IP00195 Storage Options Storage options are located in several compartments inside...
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...% to allow sufficient air circulation. Fans inside the system unit circulate the air to prevent excessive heat, which can damage the system components. 2-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide
...% to allow sufficient air circulation. Fans inside the system unit circulate the air to prevent excessive heat, which can damage the system components. 2-2 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide
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Figure 2-3 System Accessories 1 System keys (2) 2 Installation card 3 User's Guide 4 Floppies 5 H8571-J serial connector 6 Mouse 7 Power cord 8 Keyboard PK1484-98 Installing the System 2-5 2.6 System Accessories Figure 2-3 shows the accessories that are included with the system.
Figure 2-3 System Accessories 1 System keys (2) 2 Installation card 3 User's Guide 4 Floppies 5 H8571-J serial connector 6 Mouse 7 Power cord 8 Keyboard PK1484-98 Installing the System 2-5 2.6 System Accessories Figure 2-3 shows the accessories that are included with the system.
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2.7 Connecting the System Connect the system components as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 System Connections VGA VTxxx 1 2 ML014165A 2-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide
2.7 Connecting the System Connect the system components as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 System Connections VGA VTxxx 1 2 ML014165A 2-6 AlphaServer DS20 User's Guide