Digital Equipment DEC 2000 500 AXP Manual de operación
DEC2000Model500AXP
UserInformation
Order Number: EK-A0675-OM.001
January 1994
This manual describes how to operate the DEC 2000 Model 500 AXP
system.
Revision Information: This is a new manual.
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts
First Printing, January 1994
Possession, use, or copying of the software described in this documentation is
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While Digital believes the information included in this publication is correct as
of the date of publication, it is subject to change without notice.
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will not infringe existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions
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ThinWire, VAX DOCUMENT, and the DIGITAL logo.
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This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT Version 2.1.
FCC Notice: This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency
energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency
interference.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in
which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
VCCI Class 1 ITE Notice:
This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT Version 2.1.
CISPR22 Class A Notice:
Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
Achtung
Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können
bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der
Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Attention
Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit
risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à
l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées.
This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT Version 2.1.
Contents
Preface ..................................................... ix
1 System Description
Operating System Support . . . ........................... 1–2
Visual Display Unit Support . ........................... 1–3
System Features . . ................................... 1–4
Front Panel Controls and Indicators . . . ................... 1–6
Back Panel Ports and Connectors ........................ 1–8
Back Panel Controls and Indicators ....................... 1–10
Internal Storage Options ............................... 1–12
EISA and ISA Options ................................. 1–14
Memory Options. . . ................................... 1–15
Power Supply Options ................................. 1–16
2 Using the System
Choosing a Location for the System Unit ................... 2–2
Moving the System Unit ............................... 2–4
Ergonomic Considerations . . . ........................... 2–6
Turning the System On or Off ........................... 2–8
Normal Power-Up Process . . . ........................... 2–10
Interpreting the Results of the Power-Up Tests .............. 2–12
Booting Windows NT .................................. 2–14
Booting OpenVMS . ................................... 2–16
Booting OSF/1 ....................................... 2–17
Accessing the Removable Media Devices ................... 2–18
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3 Using the IFP
Controls and Indicators ................................ 3–2
IFP Display . ........................................ 3–4
Displaying the System Configuration ...................... 3–5
Switching the System State ............................. 3–6
Halting the System Unit ............................... 3–8
Setting the IFP Speaker Volume . ........................ 3–9
4 Using CD-ROM and Diskette Drives
RRD42 CD-ROM Drive Description ....................... 4–2
Inserting a Compact Disc into a Caddy .................... 4–4
Inserting a Caddy into the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive ........... 4–6
Removing a Caddy from the RRD42 CD-ROM Drive . . . ....... 4–8
RX26 Diskette Drive Description . ........................ 4–10
Using the RX26 Diskette Drive . . ........................ 4–12
Cleaning the RX26 Diskette Drive Heads . . ................ 4–14
5 Using Tape Drives
TLZ06 Tape Drive Description . . . ........................ 5–2
Using the TLZ06 Tape Drive ............................ 5–4
TZK1nTape Drive Description . . . ........................ 5–6
Inserting a QIC Tape into a TZK1nTape Drive .............. 5–8
Removing a QIC Tape from a TZK1nTape Drive ............. 5–10
Cleaning the Tape Drive Heads . . ........................ 5–12
6 Removable Storage Media
Quarter-Inch Cartridge (QIC) Tapes ...................... 6–2
Write-Protecting QIC Tapes ............................. 6–4
Cassette Tapes ....................................... 6–6
Write-Protecting Cassette Tapes . ........................ 6–8
Diskettes . . . ........................................ 6–10
Compact Discs ....................................... 6–12
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7 Connecting to External Ports
Before You Begin . . ................................... 7–2
Serial Port Terminal Settings. ........................... 7–3
Connecting a Peripheral to the Serial Port ................. 7–4
Connecting a Peripheral to the Parallel Port ................ 7–6
Connecting External SCSI Devices ....................... 7–8
Connecting the System to a Network . . . ................... 7–10
A Associated and Related Documents
Glossary
Index
Figures
7–1 Connecting a Peripheral to the Serial Port .............. 7–5
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Preface
Purpose of This
Manual This manual describes how to operate the DEC™ 2000 Model
500 AXP™ system. It contains information on software storage
devices, connecting the system to a network, and connecting
hardware options to the system.
Audience This manual is intended for anyone using the system. It is
written for both experienced and inexperienced users.
Structure of
This Manual This manual is divided into seven chapters, an appendix, a
glossary, and an index:
• Chapter 1 describes the system unit and its internal options.
• Chapter 2 describes how to choose a location for the system,
move it, turn it on or off, how to boot the operating system,
and how to access the removable media devices.
• Chapter 3 describes how to use the intelligent front panel
(IFP).
• Chapter 4 describes how to use compact disc read-only
memory (CD-ROM) and diskette drive software storage
devices.
• Chapter 5 describes how to use tape drive software storage
devices.
• Chapter 6 describes how to care for the media associated
with the removable media devices.
• Chapter 7 describes how to connect external peripherals or
SCSI devices to the system. It also describes how to connect
the system to a network.
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• Appendix A gives the list of associated and related
documents.
• The glossary defines some of the technical terms used in this
manual.
Additional
Information See Appendix A for the list of associated and related documents.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual:
Convention Description
monospace
Text displayed on the screen is shown in
monospace type.
boldface type Boldface type in examples indicates user input.
Boldface type in text indicates the first instance
of terms defined either in the text, in the
glossary, or both.
italic type Italic type emphasizes important information,
indicates variables, and indicates complete
titles of manuals.
nn nnn.nnn nn
A space character separates digits in numerals
with 5 or more digits. For example, 10 000
equals ten thousand.
n.nn
A period in numerals signals the decimal point
indicator. For example, 1.75 equals one and
three-fourths.
UPPERCASE Words in uppercase indicate a command.
nA lowercase italic nindicates the generic use
of a number. For example, 19nn indicates a
4-digit number in which the last 2 digits are
unknown.
xA lowercase italic xindicates the generic use
of a letter. For example, xxx indicates any
combination of three alphabetic characters.
Note A note contains information of special
importance to the reader.
Caution A caution contains information to prevent
damage to the equipment.
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