Page 3 - Contents; iii; Preface
Contents iii Preface Audience Preface-2 Safety and Regulatory Statements Preface-2 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Preface-4 Release Document(s) Preface-4 Related Manuals Preface-5 Revision History Preface-6 Documentation Conventions Preface-7 Questions, Suggestions, or Problems Preface-8 ...
Page 4 - iv; Installing Accessories
iv Contents Supported Products 1-8 Accessory Cards 1-8 Typical External Devices 1-9 Conversion and Standard Cables 1-9 Keyboard and Mouse 1-10 Environmental Requirements 1-11 Operating System Overview 1-13 Manuals for System Information 1-14 HP-UX 1-14 HP VUE 1-14 For information on using and config...
Page 5 - GSC Mezzanine Cards 2-11; Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage; Configuring the VME Card Cage 3-3
Contents v GSC Mezzanine Cards 2-11 Installing GSC Mezzanine Cards 2-11 Preliminary Requirements 2-11 GSC Mezzanine Card Installation 2-11 Installing an HCRX Graphics Board 2-12 Preliminary Requirements 2-13 HCRX Graphics Board Installation 2-13 PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 2-15 Prelimin...
Page 6 - Connecting Cables
vi Contents 4 Connecting Cables Introduction 4-3 Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Terminal 4-4 Configuration Requirements 4-4 Monitors 4-4 Multi-Display Systems 4-5 Connecting the Monitor 4-5 Power Cord 4-7 Connecting a Terminal 4-7 Audio Connection 4-9 Video Connectio...
Page 7 - vii; Solving Problems
Contents vii 6 Solving Problems Interpreting the LEDs 6-3 Managing a Boot Failure 6-5 Printer Problems 6-6 A The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features A-2 Main Menu A-3 Configuration Menu A-4 Information Menu A-5 Service Menu A-5 VME Menu A-6 Accessing the Boot Console Interfac...
Page 8 - viii
viii Contents Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search and Auto Start Flags A-26 Displaying and Setting the Security Mode A-28 Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode A-29 Displaying the LAN Station Address A-30 Displaying System Information A-31 Displaying PIM Information A-32 Displaying and Setting ...
Page 9 - ix; Figures
Contents ix Figures Model 744 Board Computer (Top View) 1-12 Installing RAM Cards 2-7 Installing the GSC Expansion Kit (Exploded View with GSC Card) 2-9 Adding the Front Panel Screws 2-10 Installing a GSC Mezzanine Card (Exploded View with Adapter) 2-12 Installing an HCRX Graphics Board 2-14 Install...
Page 10 - Tables
x Contents Tables Environmental Requirements 1-11 Determining the VME Card Cage Configuration 3-3 Model 744/132L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet 3-5 Model 744/165L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet 3-5 Model 744 Current Requirements Worksheet 3-6 Monitor Conversion Cables Required 4-5 Audio Sp...
Page 12 - Audience; This guide is intended for HP 9000 Model 744 Board Computer users.; Safety and Regulatory Statements; Safety; Emissions Regulations; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Preface-2 Audience This guide is intended for HP 9000 Model 744 Board Computer users. Safety and Regulatory Statements Safety For safety information see the owner’s guide that came with the system inwhich you are installing your Model 744 board computer. Regulatory Statements Emissions Regulations F...
Page 13 - VCCI Class A ITE
Preface-3 Hewlett-Packard’s system certification tests were conducted with HP-sup-ported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables, such as those you receivewith your computer. Changes or modifications not expressly approved byHewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment....
Page 14 - Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
Preface-4 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Electrostatic charges can damage the integrated circuits on printed circuitboards. To prevent such damage from occurring, observe the following pre-cautions during board unpacking, installation, and configuration: • Stand on a static-free mat. • We...
Page 15 - Related Manuals; To order manuals, please contact your local sales office.
Preface-5 Related Manuals If you are using HP-UX version 10.20, refer to the following manuals formore information: • Model 748 Owner’s Guide (A4511-90604) • Using Your HP Workstation (A2615-90003) • Installing and Updating HP-UX (B2355-90050) • Graphics Administration Guide (B2355-90109) • Configur...
Page 16 - Revision History; Edition; First printing
Preface-6 Revision History The revision history for each edition of the manual is listed below: HP Part No. Edition Revision History A4500-90607 E0996 First printing A4511-90602 E0897 Updated to include Model744/165L, PMC, andmemory enhancements
Page 17 - Documentation Conventions; sample user input; output; literal values
Preface-7 Documentation Conventions Unless otherwise noted in the text, this guide uses the following symbolicconventions. user-supplied values Italic words or characters in for-mats and command descriptionsrepresent values that you mustsupply. sample user input In examples, information that theuser...
Page 19 - Declaration of Conformity
Page 23 - Model 744 Board Computer Overview
Page 25 - Product Description; VME slot configuration
1-3 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Product Description Product Description The HP 9000 Model 744 is a high-performance Precision Architecture boardcomputer based on the Hewlett-Packard PA-RISC 7300LC technology. Itcontains the following key features: • Model types (the rt designates models that o...
Page 27 - Main Memory
1-5 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Product Description NOTE: Either a GSC expansion kit or the HCRX expansion graphics boards extendgraphics capability beyond the on-board graphics chip set of a Model 744Board Computer. However, the HP-RT operating system supports only onegraphics display, and HP...
Page 28 - Dual Slot Upgrades
1-6 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Product Description • Dual Slot Upgrades PMC bridge board (with two PMC sites, cannot be used w/HCRX,and supported only on HP-UX)GSC Expansion kit (with two GSC sites)HCRX8 graphics board (with one additional GSC site)HCRX24 graphics board (with one additional G...
Page 29 - Installation Overview
1-7 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Installation Overview Installation Overview Chapter 2 provides step-by-step instructions for attaching and installingaccessories in a typical VME card cage, and connecting external devices. Accessories are products that attach to the computer’s system board. The...
Page 30 - Supported Products; Accessory Cards; The Model 744 supports the following accessory cards:
1-8 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Supported Products Supported Products Only products with Hewlett-Packard approved parts, accessories, peripher-als, operating systems, and application programs are supported by Hewlett-Packard. Any product with other than HP approved hardware or softwareconnecte...
Page 31 - Typical External Devices; The Model 744 supports the following external devices:; Conversion and Standard Cables
1-9 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Supported Products Typical External Devices The Model 744 supports the following external devices: • LAN transceiver HP A2670A ThinLAN ETHERNET TransceiverHP A2671A EtherTWIST Transceiver • Speaker; 8 ohm impedance with 1 / 8 -inch sub-miniature stereo connector...
Page 32 - Keyboard and Mouse; The Model 744 supports the following:
1-10 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Supported Products Keyboard and Mouse The Model 744 supports the following: • HP A2840A keyboard with mini-DIN connector • HP A2839A mouse with mini-DIN connector
Page 33 - Environmental Requirements; Environmental Requirements
1-11 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements Table 1-1 shows the environmental requirements for theModel 744. CAUTION: Integrated circuit case and junction temperatures must not exceed thoseshown in Figure 1-1. Table 1-1 Environmental Requirements Temp...
Page 34 - = Maximum junction temperature in degrees centigrade
1-12 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Environmental Requirements Figure 1-1 Model 744 Board Computer (Top View) NOTE: The Model 744 should only be operated in an environment that is free fromconductive pollution, including dry non-conductive pollution that maybecome conductive due to expected conde...
Page 35 - Operating System Overview; The HP-RT development environment consists of the following:
1-13 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Operating System Overview Operating System Overview The Model 744 can be used with either of two operating systems, HP-UX orHP-RT. This manual provides basic information you will need for bootingand running HP-UX. It also provides some overview information for ...
Page 36 - Manuals for System Information; The following manuals are also useful:; HP VUE
1-14 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Manuals for System Information Manuals for System Information HP-UX After you have completed the installation procedures in this book, you mayconsult the following sources for further information: • For HP-UX administration information, see HP-UX System Adminis...
Page 37 - Online Sources of Information
1-15 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Online Sources of Information Online Sources of Information HP-UX is designed so that you can access many sources of informationwithout leaving your system. Most of these information sources are accessi-ble through the shell command line on a character terminal...
Page 40 - Audio
1-18 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Audio Audio HP-UX includes audio software comprising an audio editor, Audio Applica-tion Program Interface (AAPI), and some sample programs. Audio output isavailable through the audio port on the front panel of the Model 744. Forhighest quality audio, an extern...
Page 41 - Installing Accessories
Page 43 - Tools Required and Preliminary Procedures; Tools Required for Installation; All field replaceable parts can be accessed with these tools:; Preliminary Procedures; Exit application programs.
2-3 Installing Accessories Tools Required and Preliminary Procedures Tools Required and Preliminary Procedures Tools Required for Installation All field replaceable parts can be accessed with these tools: Static grounding wrist strap No. 1 Pozidriv screwdriver Small flat-tipped screwdriver 5mm (3/16...
Page 44 - Safety Precautions; Protect integrated circuits by:
2-4 Installing Accessories Safety Precautions Safety Precautions It is essential to practice safety precautions when working with any electricalor electronic products. Following these safety precautions can help protectboth you and the equipment from injury and possible permanent damage. Whether the...
Page 45 - Memory; Preliminary Requirements; Place the Model 744 on a static-free mat on a clean, level surface.; RAM Card Installation; Begin with the Model 744 placed so that you face the front bezel.
2-5 Installing Accessories Memory Memory This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing RAM cards inthe Model 744. The Model 744 memory kit contains a memory card, a set ofstandoffs, a set of screws, and a wrist strap. Preliminary Requirements Perform the following steps before you i...
Page 46 - can feel the connectors fit together.; Secure the topmost card with the screws you removed in Step 2.
2-6 Installing Accessories Memory 5 Properly align the connectors by slightly rotating the RAM card until you can feel the connectors fit together. 6 Gently and evenly push on the top of the connectors with both of your thumbs until the RAM cards are about 1/3 seated. 7 After the connectors are 1/3 ...
Page 47 - RAM Card Removal; Installing RAM Cards
2-7 Installing Accessories Memory RAM Card Removal When removing RAM cards from the Model 744 CPU or the RAM cardstack, remove the cards one at a time. Carefully lift the card by the edge nearthe connectors. Do not try to pry the card up with a tool. Figure 2-1 Installing RAM Cards
Page 48 - GSC Expansion Kit; GSC Expansion Kit Installation; Follow these steps to install the expansion kit onto the Model 744:; Insert the two M2.5x6 screws, finger tighten, then snug down with a
2-8 Installing Accessories GSC Expansion Kit GSC Expansion Kit The GSC expansion kit consists of two parts: the adapter fixture and thefront panel extension. This section provides step-by-step instructions forinstalling the GSC expansion kit onto the Model 744. Preliminary Requirements Perform the f...
Page 49 - Installing the GSC Expansion Kit (Exploded View with GSC Card); GCS Card
2-9 Installing Accessories GSC Expansion Kit Figure 2-2 Installing the GSC Expansion Kit (Exploded View with GSC Card) M2.5X12Screws M2.5X6Screws GCS Card GSCExpansionKit
Page 50 - Adding the Front Panel Screws
2-10 Installing Accessories GSC Expansion Kit Figure 2-3 Adding the Front Panel Screws
Page 51 - GSC Mezzanine Cards; Installing GSC Mezzanine Cards; Perform the following steps before you install a GSC card:; GSC Mezzanine Card Installation; the GSC connector on the board computer.; Press the card down to seat the connectors.; and screw them into place.
2-11 Installing Accessories GSC Mezzanine Cards GSC Mezzanine Cards Installing GSC Mezzanine Cards This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing GSC mezzaninecards into your Model 744 Board Computer. Preliminary Requirements Perform the following steps before you install a GSC card:...
Page 52 - Installing a GSC Mezzanine Card (Exploded View with Adapter); Installing an HCRX Graphics Board
2-12 Installing Accessories GSC Mezzanine Cards Figure 2-4 Installing a GSC Mezzanine Card (Exploded View with Adapter) Installing an HCRX Graphics Board An HCRX8 or HCRX24 graphics board occupies the same position as theexpansion kit adapter. These boards fasten to the 744 in almost the same wayas ...
Page 53 - HCRX Graphics Board Installation; Follow these steps to install an HCRX board on your Model 744:
2-13 Installing Accessories GSC Mezzanine Cards Preliminary Requirements Perform the following steps before installing an HCRX board on yourModel 744: 1 If the Model 744 is already installed in your system chassis, you must re- move it. See Chapter 3 of this book for instructions on removing and re-...
Page 55 - PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter; PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter Installation
2-15 Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the PMC bridgeand expansion adapters onto the Model 744 board computer. When the PMCbridge adapter is installed onto the Model ...
Page 56 - Installing a PMC Card onto the PMC Bridge Adapter
2-16 Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter Figure 2-6 Installing a PMC Card onto the PMC Bridge Adapter Site 1 Site 2 O-Ring Gasket Bridge Adapter PMC Card Bezelblank
Page 57 - Installing the PMC Bridge Adapter onto the Board Computer
2-17 Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 4 Remove the copper EMI gasketing from the front panel of the board com- puter. 5 Install the PMC bridge adapter onto the board computer as shown in Fig- ure 2-7. There are four screws that secure the front bezel, and four screwsth...
Page 58 - Installing a PMC Card onto the Expansion Adapter
2-18 Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 6 If you are installing the PMC expansion adapter, refer to your third party PMC card installation manual, and set any configuration switches orjumpers that may be required for your application. 7 On the PMC expansion adapter, remo...
Page 59 - Removing Bridge Adapter Screws and EMI Gasket
2-19 Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 9 Remove the four screws from bridge adapter VME connectors, as shown in Figure 2-9. 10 Using a small screwdriver or razor, remove the copper EMI gasket on the front bezel of the bridge adapter, as shown in Figure 2-9. Figure 2-9 R...
Page 60 - Installing the Expansion Adapter onto the Bridge Adapter
2-20 Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 11 Screw the four threaded standoffs into the bridge adapter’s VME connec- tors. 12 Making sure that the connector and bezels are properly aligned, install the PMC expansion adapter onto the bridge adapter, as shown in Figure 2-10....
Page 61 - a Remove the logo and model labels from the ejector handles on your
2-21 Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 13 If you have installed a PMC expansion adapter, resulting in a three board assembly, we recommend that you install the ejector handle sleeves in-cluded in your kit. The procedure is as follows: a Remove the logo and model labels ...
Page 62 - b Slide the sleeves over each set of handles, as shown in Figure 2-12.
2-22 Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter b Slide the sleeves over each set of handles, as shown in Figure 2-12. Figure 2-12 Installing Ejector Handle Sleeves Sleeves
Page 63 - Installing the Springs and Labels
2-23 Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter c Thread the springs included in the kit into the ejector handles on thePMC expansion board, and with the springs compressed, slide the la-bels from the Model 744 Board Computer into the sleeves, as shownin Figure 2-13. NOTE: To pr...
Page 64 - to open the slots the new assembly will occupy.; Installing the Board Computer with PMC into VME Card Cage
2-24 Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 14 Remove the VME slot cover plate(s) from the VME card cage, as required to open the slots the new assembly will occupy. 15 Insert the Model 744 with the attached PMC adapter(s) into card cage slots until the they seat properly an...
Page 65 - 7 Plug in the power cord(s), and then turn on the power for the VME card; cage and boot the operating system.; 9 When SAM has started, choose the; Drivers; 1 From the Drivers menu, select; Actions
2-25 Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 17 Plug in the power cord(s), and then turn on the power for the VME card cage and boot the operating system. 18 Log in as root and use the SAM utility to configure the HP-UX kernel for PCI support. (PMC cards require PCI drivers i...
Page 66 - PCMCIA
2-26 Installing Accessories PCMCIA PCMCIA For information on installing a PCMCIA adapter and a flash disk card, seeHP Z5117A PCMCIA Adapter Installation and User’s Guide (Z5117-90001). NOTE: The PCMCIA adapter may not be installed on a Model 744 board computerthat has built-in graphics. PCMCIA is su...
Page 68 - Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage
3-2 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage This chapter describes the Model 744 Board Computer and tells you how toinstall it. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using either the HP-UX orHP-RT operating system. The major sections within this chapter are: • Configuring the VME Card Cage...
Page 69 - Configuring the VME Card Cage; Use Table 3-1 to determine the configuration for the VME card cage.; Determining the VME Card Cage Configuration; Slots 1 and 2 the bottom two slots
3-3 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Configuring the VME Card Cage Configuring the VME Card Cage This section provides step-by-step instructions for configuring the VMEcard cage. Use Table 3-1 to determine the configuration for the VME card cage. CAUTION: In the Model 748 card cage, slots 1 a...
Page 70 - To determine the maximum current usage of the Model 744 memory
3-4 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Configuring the VME Card Cage 2 To determine the maximum current usage of the Model 744 memory cards, either use Figure 3-1 and Table 3-2 (for Model 744/132L) or Table3-3 (for Model 744/165L). You must work with the worst case powerdraw to correctly determ...
Page 71 - Model 744 Memory Slots; Model 744/165L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet
3-5 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Configuring the VME Card Cage Figure 3-1 Model 744 Memory Slots Table 3-2 Model 744/132L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet Memory Card Size First Active Bank 1 Second Active Bank Third Active Bank Inactive Banks Totals (+5V) 32 MB 2 1.15 A 1.15 A 1.15 A ...
Page 72 - power needs of the Model 744 from Table 3-4.; Shut down your VME application and power off the VME card cage.; Passed through all other empty backplane slots.; Model 744 Current Requirements Worksheet
3-6 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Configuring the VME Card Cage 3 Verify that your VME card cage has sufficient power to meet the total power needs of the Model 744 from Table 3-4. 4 Shut down your VME application and power off the VME card cage. If your VME card cage backplane is autoconf...
Page 73 - Unpack your new keyboard and place it near your Model 744.; The keyboard must be connected to PS/2 0 to be operational.
3-7 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Keyboard and Mouse Keyboard and Mouse This section provides step-by-step instructions for connecting a keyboardand mouse to your Model 744. 1 Unpack your new keyboard and place it near your Model 744. 2 Plug the keyboard cable connector into your Model 744...
Page 74 - Model 744 Installation; Tools Required; Model 744 installation requires the following tools:; Follow these steps to install the Model 744 into the VME card cage:; Tool; Preventing static discharge problems
3-8 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Model 744 Installation Model 744 Installation Tools Required Model 744 installation requires the following tools: Preliminary Requirements Perform the following procedure before you install the board computer intothe VME card cage: 1 Read the steps in “Con...
Page 75 - Board Computer Captive Screws; Installing a Dual-Slot Model 744; tightening each screw of the Model 744 and the extension panel(s).
3-9 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Model 744 Installation Figure 3-2 Board Computer Captive Screws Installing a Dual-Slot Model 744 1 Put the Model 744 at the desired slot. Position and slide it into the card cage until it seats properly with the front panel and front panel extensionflush a...
Page 78 - Model 744 removal requires the following tools:; Read the steps in “Turning Off the System,” in Chapter 5.; Follow these steps to remove the Model 744 from a VME card cage:; Static grounding wrist strap
3-12 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Model 744 Removal Model 744 Removal Tools Required Model 744 removal requires the following tools: Preliminary Requirements Perform the following procedure before you remove the board computerfrom the VME card cage: 1 Read the steps in “Turning Off the Sy...
Page 81 - Connecting Cables
Page 83 - Introduction; An audio connection; Model 744 Front Panel Connectors
4-3 Connecting Cables Introduction Introduction This chapter discusses connecting cables to one of the following ports onyour Model 744 Board Computer from a peripheral or accessory: • Text terminal (RS-232) connection • An audio connection • A video (graphics circuit) connection • A keyboard or mou...
Page 84 - The Model 744 typically uses one of two types of display:; Configuration Requirements; Monitors; HCRX graphics board
4-4 Connecting Cables Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Termi-nal Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, orText-Only Terminal The Model 744 typically uses one of two types of display: • CRT-based color monitor connected to a video port • Terminal connected t...
Page 85 - Monitor Conversion Cables Required; Connecting the Monitor; Graphics Type; EVC connector
4-5 Connecting Cables Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Terminal Table 4-1 lists the video conversion cables required to connect a monitor to avideo connector. Table 4-1 Monitor Conversion Cables Required Multi-Display Systems HP-UX 10.20 and later supports up to three ...
Page 86 - Connecting a Monitor to HCRX, GSC, or On-Board Video Connector; Connect the monitor cable to your monitor as follows:; GSC graphics cards:
4-6 Connecting Cables Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Termi-nal CAUTION: Some CRT-based monitors are heavy. Use caution when lifting andunpacking the monitor. Figure 4-2 Connecting a Monitor to HCRX, GSC, or On-Board Video Connector 1 On-board graphics and HCRX board:...
Page 87 - Power Cord; Do not turn on your monitor at this time.; Connecting a Terminal; The recommended port for connecting a terminal is the (A) port.; Connecting a Terminal to the RS-232 Ports
4-7 Connecting Cables Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Terminal Power Cord If your monitor has an attached power cord, connect the plug to a powersource. If your monitor has a separate cord, connect the cord to the monitor,then connect the plug to a power source. WARNI...
Page 89 - Audio Connection
4-9 Connecting Cables Audio Connection Audio Connection Model 744 Board Computers provide compact disc-quality audio input andoutput in stereo with a 16-bit coder-decoder (CODEC) over a frequencyrange of 25-20,000 Hz. Output is provided by a small internal speaker and astereo headphone mini-plug (8 ...
Page 90 - Audio Specifications; Function; Input sensitivity
4-10 Connecting Cables Audio Connection Table 4-2 lists the audio specifications, Figure 4-4 shows the audio connec-tor, and Table 4-3 shows the audio connector pinouts. . Table 4-2 Audio Specifications Function Range Headphone maximumoutput level 2.75 V pp at 50 ohms Input sensitivity Line in, 2.0 ...
Page 91 - Audio Connector
4-11 Connecting Cables Audio Connection Figure 4-4 Audio Connector Table 4-3 Audio Connector Pinouts Pin Number Signal 1 Mic GND 2 Line-in left 3 Line-in right 4 Headset right 5 Headset left 6 Mic-in A 7 Mic-in B 8 Line-in GND 9 Headset GND
Page 92 - Video Connection; Video Connector
4-12 Connecting Cables Video Connection Video Connection Model 744 Board Computers with on-board graphics circuit have the displayRAM and can be configured for several types of monitors. Graphic monitorsconnect to the 15-pin video connector. Figure 4-5 shows the video connec-tor, and Table 4-4 shows...
Page 93 - Keyboard and Mouse Connections; PS/2 Connector Pinouts; Data
4-13 Connecting Cables Keyboard and Mouse Connections Keyboard and Mouse Connections There are two PS/2 style serial ports: one PS/2 keyboard port and one PS/2mouse port. In the Boot Console Handler’s hardware menu, they are listed asPS/0 and PS/1. Figure 4-6 shows the PS/2 connector. Also refer toF...
Page 94 - Network Connection; The AUI connector enables connections to an external MAU.; AUI LAN Connector; Table 4-6 shows the AUI LAN connector pinouts.
4-14 Connecting Cables Network Connection Network Connection LAN circuits use the Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 standard interface. Only theAttachment Unit Interface (AUI) version is used; no BNC connector is pro-vided for ThinLAN. Figure 4-7 shows the AUI LAN connector. Also refer toFigure 4-1. The AUI conne...
Page 95 - AUI LAN Connector Pinouts; GND
4-15 Connecting Cables Network Connection Table 4-6 AUI LAN Connector Pinouts Pin Number Signal 1 GND 2 CI-A 3 DO-A 4 DI-S (GND) 5 DI-A 6 GND 7 CO-A (NC) 8 CO-S (NC) 9 CI-B 10 DO-B 11 DO-S (GND) 12 DI-B 13 +12V 14 GND 15 CO-B (NC)
Page 96 - Printer Connections; Preparing for HP-UX Installation; Printer Interface
4-16 Connecting Cables Printer Connections Printer Connections Preparing for HP-UX Installation You may have to do some configuration for appropriate data interchangewith a new printer. This section gives you general guidance for these tasks. You can use SAM (System Administration Manager) procedure...
Page 97 - Installation Procedure; Follow these steps to install your printer:; from the next screen.; choose the following:
4-17 Connecting Cables Printer Connections Printer Cables For connection to the board computer high-density parallel port, dependingon what printer you have and whether you select parallel or serial dataexchange, you will need to select from the following: • HP A4300A (HP Parallel): high-density 25-...
Page 98 - If you chose; A display opens for; Choose the box labeled; and enter your printer name for; Choose Yes or press Enter.
4-18 Connecting Cables Printer Connections 6 Choose an appropriate selection on the sub-menu giving options for Par- allel, Serial, HP-IB, and so on. A screen provides you with the information on available parallel or serialinterfaces. 7 If you chose Add Serial (RS-232C) Printer/Plotter , more than ...
Page 99 - 8 Enter the following to exit root and return to user status:; Testing the Printer Installation; cd Enter; HP Parallel
4-19 Connecting Cables Printer Connections 18 Enter the following to exit root and return to user status: exit Enter Refer to System Administration Tasks for additional SAM information. Testing the Printer Installation If you made your printer the default system printer, type the following com-mands...
Page 100 - HP Parallel Connector
4-20 Connecting Cables Printer Connections Figure 4-8 HP Parallel Connector Table 4-7 shows the connector pinouts for the HP parallel connector. Table 4-7 HP Parallel Connector Pinouts Pin Number Signal Pin Number Signal Pin Number Signal 1 NSTROBE 10 NACK 19 GND 2 Data 0 11 BUSY 20 GND 3 Data 1 12 ...
Page 101 - RS-232 Serial Connector
4-21 Connecting Cables Printer Connections RS-232 Port A There are two PS/2 type serial interfaces - Port A and Port B. The serial portsuse a high-density connector. An HP A4301A conversion cable is requiredto convert to a standard PC-compatible 9-pin male D-sub cable. Figure 4-9shows the RS-232 ser...
Page 102 - SCSI Connection; SCSI Connector; Table 4-9 shows the SCSI connector pinouts.
4-22 Connecting Cables SCSI Connection SCSI Connection The built-in SE SCSI port is implemented using an NCR710 macrocellinside the I/O ASIC chip. This 8-bit single-ended implementation is compat-ible with the current Series 700 products and supports 5 MB/sec data trans-fer rates. The SCSI bus is te...
Page 103 - SCSI Connector Pinouts
4-23 Connecting Cables SCSI Connection Table 4-9 SCSI Connector Pinouts Pin Number Signal Pin Number Signal Pin Number Signal 1 GND 21 GND 41 ATN 2 GND 22 GND 42 GND 3 GND 23 GND 43 BSY 4 GND 24 GND 44 ACK 5 GND 25 GND 45 RST 6 GND 26 DATA 0 46 MSG 7 GND 27 DATA 1 47 SEL 8 GND 28 DATA 2 48 CD 9 GND ...
Page 105 - Powering On and Off
Page 106 - This chapter discusses how to turn on and turn off the system.
5-2 Powering On and Off This chapter discusses how to turn on and turn off the system. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using the HP-UX or HP-RToperating system. The major sections within this chapter are: • Turning On the System • Turning Off the System
Page 107 - Turning On the System; The appropriate LAN connection has been made to the Model 744.; Check the SCSI connections and power on any peripheral devices.; VMEbus chassis that it is plugged into.
5-3 Powering On and Off Turning On the System Turning On the System To turn on the system, perform the following, with all peripheral devicesturned off: 1 Turn on the power to your display. The power indicator LED on the dis- play unit shows that it is turned on, even if the screen remains dark. Mak...
Page 108 - set_parms initial Enter; The information is as follows:; a The time zone where your system is located.; with eight or fewer characters.; The system prompts you to set a root password at this time.
5-4 Powering On and Off Turning On the System 4 The system displays a sequence of boot messages. The Model 744 boots from the host system unless it has its own external disk or another LAN-configured system from which to boot. See Appendix A for configuringan automatic boot selection. Otherwise, all...
Page 109 - Turning Off the System; Exit all processes currently running.; plays one of the following messages:
5-5 Powering On and Off Turning Off the System Turning Off the System This section provides step-by-step instructions for powering down yourModel 744. CAUTION: If you have a local disk attached to the Model 744, do not turn off power tothe system without first shutting down the operating system soft...
Page 110 - Using SAM to Stop the HP-UX System; Follow these steps to use SAM to shut down your system.; Log in as root and type the following command, followed by Enter:; from the opening menu.; Choose; Go to; Single User State; Using the Command Line
5-6 Powering On and Off Turning Off the System Using SAM to Stop the HP-UX System If you are using SAM, you might also want to use it to shut down your sys-tem. CAUTION: If you are using a local disk with the Model 744, do not turn off power to yoursystem without first shutting down the operating sy...
Page 111 - Solving Problems
Page 112 - The major sections within this chapter are:
6-2 Solving Problems This chapter provides information on troubleshooting various problems. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using the HP-UX operatingsystem. The major sections within this chapter are: • Interpreting the LEDs • Managing a Boot Failure • Printer Problems
Page 113 - Interpreting the LEDs; Model 744 LED Location; Red LED
6-3 Solving Problems Interpreting the LEDs Interpreting the LEDs The Model 744 provides two LEDs, located to the left and right of the resetswitch, as shown in Figure 6-1. The red LED is labeled SYSFAIL and thegreen LED is labeled POWER. Figure 6-1 Model 744 LED Location Red LED Reset Switch Green L...
Page 114 - Table 6-1 provides information on the red and green LEDs.; LED Indicators; SYSFAIL
6-4 Solving Problems Interpreting the LEDs Table 6-1 provides information on the red and green LEDs. Table 6-1 LED Indicators SYSFAIL (Red) POWER (Green) Meaning Possible Solution Off Off No Power Check for board seating inchassis. On 2Hz Flash Normal Power-on/self-test On Off Memory Failure Trouble...
Page 115 - Managing a Boot Failure
6-5 Solving Problems Managing a Boot Failure Managing a Boot Failure The boot program is located in the firmware of your Model 744. You canconfigure the behavior of the boot process by interacting with the Boot Con-sole Handler (BCH). See Appendix A for procedures dealing with the bootconsole handle...
Page 116 - Printer Problems
6-6 Solving Problems Printer Problems Printer Problems If you experience problems in printing, check the following: • The power cord for the printer is plugged in. • The printer is turned on. • The printer selection switches are set for online. • Paper is loaded into the printer (and it is not jamme...
Page 117 - The Boot Console Interface
A-1 A The Boot Console Interface This chapter describes the interface to the Boot Console Handler (BCH).
Page 118 - Boot Console User Interface Features
A-2 The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features Boot Console User Interface Features There are times when you want to interact directly with the hardware of yoursingle board computer before it boots the operating system. Your 744 sys-tem provides a menu-driven boot console interf...
Page 119 - Main Menu
A-3 The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features The boot console menus follow, showing the various tasks you can performand the information available. The shortened version of all commands is indicated by the uppercase letters. Help is available for all menus and commands by usin...
Page 120 - Configuration Menu
A-4 The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features Configuration Menu ------ Configuration Menu -------------------------------------------- Command Description ------- ----------- AUto [BOot|SEArch] [ON|OFF] Display or set specified auto flag BootID [<proc>] [<boot ID>]...
Page 121 - Information Menu
A-5 The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features Information Menu ------ Information Menu ---------------------------------------------- Command Description ----------- ----------- ALL Display all system information BootINfo Display boot-related information CAche Display cache inf...
Page 122 - VME Menu
A-6 The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features VME Menu ------- VME Menu ------------------------------------------------------------ Command Description ------- ----------- BPNconfig <cpu> <anchor> <am> Show or set VME BPN parameters BPRconfig <addr> <...
Page 123 - Accessing the Boot Console Interface; To access the boot console interface, follow these steps:; Close any files and applications on your workstation.; If Autoboot is turned on, you will see the following messages:
A-7 The Boot Console Interface Accessing the Boot Console Interface Accessing the Boot Console Interface To access the boot console interface, follow these steps: NOTE: This procedure should be done by a system administrator with root userprivileges. 1 Close any files and applications on your workst...
Page 124 - Press a key. You will then see the following message:; The Main Menu of the boot console appears.
A-8 The Boot Console Interface Accessing the Boot Console Interface 4 Press a key. You will then see the following message: Boot terminated The Main Menu of the boot console appears. ------ Main Menu ------------------------------------------ Command Description ------- ----------- BOot [PRI|ALT|<...
Page 125 - Booting Your Workstation; Here are some situations and examples:; boot device
A-9 The Boot Console Interface Booting Your Workstation Booting Your Workstation Usually, you start your workstation by turning it on and waiting for the oper-ating system to boot automatically. However, you may not always want theusual sequence to occur. For example, you may want to start your work...
Page 127 - Searching for Bootable Media; search ipl; To halt the search, press any other key; Where device_type is one of the following:
A-11 The Boot Console Interface Searching for Bootable Media Searching for Bootable Media To list devices that contain bootable media, follow the directions in “Access-ing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter, and then type the fol-lowing at the prompt: Main Menu: Enter command > s...
Page 128 - Restoring the Factory Default Configuration; co
A-12 The Boot Console Interface Restoring the Factory Default Configuration Restoring the Factory Default Configuration To restore the factory default values in the EEPROM, follow the directionsin “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter, and thentype the following at the promp...
Page 129 - Displaying and Setting Paths; path; System Paths
A-13 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths Displaying and Setting Paths A path is the hardware address of a device that is attached to the I/O systemof your workstation. The path command sets the system paths shown inTable A-1. The path command sets and displays the hardware addres...
Page 130 - Mnemonic Style Notation
A-14 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths The paths are displayed in Mnemonic Style Notation, as shown inTable A-2. Table A-2 Mnemonic Style Notation I/O Type Specification Format Built-in SCSI sescsi.scsi_address.logical_unit_number Optional gscn.scsi_address.logical_unit_number ...
Page 131 - where path_type is one of the path types listed in Table A-1.; path primary; path path_type path
A-15 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths To display the current setting for a particular system path, follow the direc-tions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter, andthen type the following at the prompt: Main Menu: Enter command > path path_type w...
Page 132 - Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type; The Monitor Command; monitor; The correct usage for setting the graphics configuration is:; monitor graphics_path type; where valid graphics_path parameters are:
A-16 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Your system ships from the factory preset to use a monitor with a specificresolution and frequency. If you replace your workstation’s monitor with adifferent type of monitor, you must reco...
Page 133 - Displaying the Current Monitor Configuration; configuration; This places you in the Configuration Menu. From here type:
A-17 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Displaying the Current Monitor Configuration To display the current monitor configuration for your system from the Con-figuration Menu of the boot console interface, follow the directions in“Accessing the Boot Console Interface”...
Page 134 - Setting the Monitor Type; monitor list
A-18 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Setting the Monitor Type You can set the monitor type for a graphics adapter from the configurationmenu by entering the following: Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor graphics(n) tt Where n is the number of the graphi...
Page 135 - This will take effect on the next reboot.; The boot console also displays the new monitor information.
A-19 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type To set the monitor type for graphics(0) to monitor type 2 you would enter thefollowing; Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor graphics(0) 2 This will take effect on the next reboot. MONITOR INFORMATION Path Slot Head HP...
Page 136 - Setting the Monitor Type at Power On; Tab; TAB
A-20 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Setting the Monitor Type at Power On If you replace your workstation’s monitor with a different monitor type, anddo not set the workstation’s graphics parameters by using the monitor com-mand before doing so, you need to perform...
Page 137 - Using the Emergency Interactive Console Search; sition, then turn on power to the VMEbus chassis.; Where
A-21 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Using the Emergency Interactive Console Search If the system console is set to a device that is not installed in the system, youcan use the emergency interactive console search to set the console to one ofthe terminal devices th...
Page 138 - If no keyboards are found the following message is displayed:; selection of the device as the console:; The following message is displayed on the selected display:
A-22 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type If no keyboards are found the following message is displayed: WARNING: No keyboard(s) found. Turn off system power, check keyboard connection(s) and repeat interactive console search. To advance all graphics adapter monitors to ...
Page 139 - Displaying the Current Memory Configuration; The memory command shows the memory configuration table.; information; This places you in the Information Menu. From here type:; memory; Memory Information Example
A-23 The Boot Console Interface Displaying the Current Memory Configuration Displaying the Current Memory Configuration The memory command shows the memory configuration table. To display the current memory configuration for your system, from theInformation Menu of the boot console interface, follow...
Page 141 - Displaying the Status of the System I/O; IO
A-25 The Boot Console Interface Displaying the Status of the System I/O Displaying the Status of the System I/O The IO command is available from the information menu. It lets you iden-tify all built-in I/O devices and optional I/O devices installed in the optionslots. To use the IO command from the ...
Page 142 - Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search and Auto Start Flags; auto boot state; where state is on or off.
A-26 The Boot Console Interface Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search and Auto Start Flags Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search and Auto StartFlags The auto boot, auto search, and auto start flags are variables stored in yourworkstation’s nonvolatile memory. (Nonvolatile memory retains its contents...
Page 143 - Autosearch searches for devices in the following order:; EISA and VME cards are not searched.
A-27 The Boot Console Interface Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search and Auto Start Flags Autosearch searches for devices in the following order: Primary Boot PathAlternate Boot PathFW SCSI in GSC Slot 1FW SCSI in GSC Slot 2Built-in Single-Ended SCSI DevicesBuilt-in LAN bootp servers NOTE: The foll...
Page 144 - Displaying and Setting the Security Mode; secure; To set the SECure flag on or off, enter one of the following:; secure on
A-28 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Security Mode Displaying and Setting the Security Mode The SECure flag is a variable stored in non-volatile memory. (Non-volatilememory retains its contents even after power is turned off.) If you reset thisflag to a new value, the change ta...
Page 145 - Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode; To display the status of fastboot, type the following at the prompt:; fastboot; To disable fastboot, type the following at the prompt:; fastboot off; To enable fastboot, type the following at the prompt:; fastboot on
A-29 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode When fastboot is enabled (set to on), your workstation does a quick checkof the memory and skips I/O interface testing during its power-on self tests.This enables your workstation to com...
Page 146 - Displaying the LAN Station Address; lanaddress; The address is for the system’s built-in LAN.
A-30 The Boot Console Interface Displaying the LAN Station Address Displaying the LAN Station Address It is sometimes necessary to supply a LAN station address of your worksta-tion to other users. For example, if your workstation is to become a memberof a cluster, the cluster administrator needs to ...
Page 147 - Displaying System Information; all; This information is paged to allow you to view it as necessary.
A-31 The Boot Console Interface Displaying System Information Displaying System Information The all command allows you to display the system’s processor revision andspeed, cache size, memory size, flag settings, and the boot and consolepaths. To display system information from the Information Menu, ...
Page 148 - Displaying PIM Information; You can use pim in the following ways:
A-32 The Boot Console Interface Displaying PIM Information Displaying PIM Information The pim command allows you to display the most recent PIM informationfor the specified fault type. To display PIM information for a specific fault,type the following at the Service Menu prompt: Service Menu: Enter ...
Page 149 - Displaying and Setting VME Backplane Networking Configuration; The information is displayed similar to the following example:; BPNconfig - Show backplane networking configuration; BPNconfig cpu - Set CPU number only
A-33 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting VME Backplane Networking Configuration Displaying and Setting VME Backplane NetworkingConfiguration On the VME menu, BPNconfig is used to display or set the VME backplanenetworking parameters stored in non-volatile memory. To display the current...
Page 150 - Displaying and Setting VME Backplane ROM Boot Configuration; BPRconfig - Show backplane ROM boot configuration; BPRconfig addr - Set VME address only
A-34 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting VME Backplane ROM Boot Configuration Displaying and Setting VME Backplane ROM BootConfiguration On the VME menu, BPRconfig is used to display or set the VME backplaneROM boot parameters stored in non-volatile memory. To display the current VME b...
Page 151 - Displaying and Setting the VME Chassis Codes Mode Flag; The information is displayed similar to the following example; Use the following syntax to set the VME chassis code mode flag:; ModeFlags - Shows current state of all mode flags
A-35 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the VME Chassis Codes Mode Flag Displaying and Setting the VME Chassis Codes ModeFlag On the VME menu, ModeFlags is used to display or set flags which enableor disable the display of diagnostic chassis codes on SERIAL_1. To display the current s...
Page 152 - Restoring the Factory Default VME EEPROM Configuration; requires approximately 6 minutes to complete.
A-36 The Boot Console Interface Restoring the Factory Default VME EEPROM Configuration Restoring the Factory Default VME EEPROMConfiguration The NV_SECTIONS command restores the non-volatile sections area of thesystem EEPROM to the default factory settings. To restore the factory default settings, e...
Page 153 - Index
Index-1 Aaccessories, 1-8audio, 1-18auto boot, A-26 changing state, A-26 auto search, A-26 changing state, A-26 auto start, A-26 Bbackplane networking, A-33boot console features, A-2menus, A-3 configuration, A-4 information, A-5 main, A-3 service, A-5 VME, A-6 bootable media searching for, A-11 Ccab...
