Model 744 Owner’s Guide This guide contains installation instructions. HP Part No. A4511-90602 Edition E0897 Printed in U.S.A.
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Contents 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 Declaration of Conformity Preface-9 1 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Product Description 1-3 Installation Overview 1-7 Installation Notes 1-7 iii
Contents Supported Products 1-8 Accessory Cards 1-8 Typical External Devices 1-9 Conversion and Standard Cables Keyboard and Mouse 1-10 1-9 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 configuring the HP VUE interface with HP-UX, see HP VUE User’s Guide. For information on installing HP VUE, refer to HP VUE Installation Guide.
Contents 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 Preliminary Requirements 2-15 PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter Installation 2-15 PCMCIA 2-26 3 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Configuring the VME Card Cage 3-3 Keyboard and Mouse 3-7 Model 744 Install
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 Connection 4-12 Keyboard and Mouse Connections 4-13 Network Connection 4-14 Printer Connections 4-16 Preparing for HP-UX Installation 4-16 Configuring HP-UX for a Printer 4-16 Printer Interface 4-16 Printer Cables 4-17 Ins
Contents 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 Interface A-7 Booting Your Workstation A-9 Searching for Bootable Media A-11 Restoring the Factory Default Configuration A-12 Displaying and Setting Paths A-13 Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type A-16 The Monitor Comm
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 VME Backplane Networking Configuration A-33 Displaying and Setting VME Backplane ROM Boot Configuration A-34 Displaying and Setting the VME Chassis Codes Mode Flag A-35 Restoring the Factory Default VME EEPROM Config
Contents 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 Installing a PMC Card onto the PMC Bridge Adapter 2-16 Installing the PMC Bridge Adapter onto the Board Computer 2-17 Installing a PMC Card onto the Expansion Adapter 2-18 Removing Bridge Adapter Screws and EMI Gasket 2-1
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 Specifications 4-10 Audio Connector Pinouts 4-11 Video Connector Pins and Signals 4-12 PS/2 Connector Pinouts 4-13 AUI LAN Connector Pinouts 4-15 HP Parallel Connector Pinouts 4-20 RS-232-C Connector Pinouts 4-21 SC
Preface This owner’s guide describes how to install and use the HP Model 744 Board Computer.
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 in which you are installing your Model 744 board computer.
Hewlett-Packard’s system certification tests were conducted with HP-supported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables, such as those you receive with your computer. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Korean Regulations on EMI, 1991V3 Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic interference.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Electrostatic charges can damage the integrated circuits on printed circuit boards. To prevent such damage from occurring, observe the following precautions during board unpacking, installation, and configuration: • Stand on a static-free mat. • Wear a static strap to ensure that any accumulated electrostatic charge is discharged from your body to ground.
Related Manuals If you are using HP-UX version 10.
Revision History The revision history for each edition of the manual is listed below: Preface-6 HP Part No.
Documentation Conventions Unless otherwise noted in the text, this guide uses the following symbolic conventions. user-supplied values Italic words or characters in formats and command descriptions represent values that you must supply. sample user input In examples, information that the user enters appears in color. output Information that the system displays appears in this typeface.
Questions, Suggestions, or Problems If you have any questions, suggestions, or problems with our hardware, software, or documentation, please contact your HP Response Center.
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1 Model 744 Board Computer Overview 1-1
Model 744 Board Computer Overview This chapter introduces the Model 744 Board Computer. Its purpose is to familiarize you with the board computer and its installation procedure. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system.
Model 744 Board Computer Overview Product Description Product Description The HP 9000 Model 744 is a high-performance Precision Architecture board computer based on the Hewlett-Packard PA-RISC 7300LC technology.
Model 744 Board Computer Overview Product Description • Operating systems HP-UX 10.20 (or later). The Model 744 typically boots from a hard disk drive. HP-UX may also be installed from an external DDS or CD-ROM drive. If the Model 744 is a client on a LAN, HP-UX can be booted over the LAN. HP-RT 2.21 (or later). • User interface CDE or HP VUE graphical user interface (HP-UX only). • Compatibility Source and binary code compatible with Series 700 product family.
Model 744 Board Computer Overview Product Description NOTE: Either a GSC expansion kit or the HCRX expansion graphics boards extend graphics capability beyond the on-board graphics chip set of a Model 744 Board Computer. However, the HP-RT operating system supports only one graphics display, and HP-UX 10.x supports up to three graphics displays.
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 GSC site) 3 x 5 GSC HP A4267A graphics card 3 x 5 FWD SCSI card, supported only by HP-UX • 3-slot Upgrade PMC Expander board (with two PMC sites, requires PMC bridge) ATM Network Card (up to 2, GSC expansion k
Model 744 Board Computer Overview Installation Overview Installation Overview Chapter 2 provides step-by-step instructions for attaching and installing accessories in a typical VME card cage, and connecting external devices. Accessories are products that attach to the computer’s system board. They must be attached before installing the board computer in a VME card cage. Devices are products used externally to the board computer. Examples are keyboards, monitors, and mass storage devices.
Model 744 Board Computer Overview Supported Products Supported Products Only products with Hewlett-Packard approved parts, accessories, peripherals, operating systems, and application programs are supported by HewlettPackard. Any product with other than HP approved hardware or software connected or installed must have the non-HP approved hardware and software removed by the customer before on-site repair is conducted. The following lists describe the products supported by HP.
Model 744 Board Computer Overview Supported Products Typical External Devices The Model 744 supports the following external devices: • LAN transceiver HP A2670A ThinLAN ETHERNET Transceiver HP A2671A EtherTWIST Transceiver • Speaker; 8 ohm impedance with 1/8-inch sub-miniature stereo connector (HP-UX only). Conversion and Standard Cables Model 744 Board Computers use micro-miniature connectors for several interface ports and standard connectors for others.
Model 744 Board Computer Overview Supported Products Keyboard and Mouse The Model 744 supports the following: 1-10 • HP A2840A keyboard with mini-DIN connector • HP A2839A mouse with mini-DIN connector
Model 744 Board Computer Overview Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements Table 1-1 shows the environmental requirements for the Model 744.
Model 744 Board Computer Overview Environmental Requirements Tj = 95 (744/132L = 102 (744/165L) Tj = 85 Tj = 100 Tj = 85 Tc= 75 Tj = Maximum junction temperature in degrees centigrade Tc = Maximum case temperature in degrees centigrade Figure 1-1 Model 744 Board Computer (Top View) NOTE: The Model 744 should only be operated in an environment that is free from conductive pollution, including dry non-conductive pollution that may become conductive due to expected condensation.
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 or HP-RT. This manual provides basic information you will need for booting and running HP-UX. It also provides some overview information for HP-RT. The Model 744 uses the standard HP-UX 10.20 or later operating system, a highly versatile system for multitasking, running your application programs, and performing a variety of development tasks.
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 may consult the following sources for further information: • For HP-UX administration information, see HP-UX System Administration Tasks. • For a quick reference to commonly-used HP-UX commands, see the appendix in Using HP-UX. • HP VUE or CDE is the default interface for HP-UX.
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 information without leaving your system. Most of these information sources are accessible through the shell command line on a character terminal.
Model 744 Board Computer Overview Online Sources of Information • Newconfig: The directory /usr/newconfig/etc contains information and new versions of HP-UX product configuration files, as well as shell scripts which may have been customized on your system. The contents of this directory will vary depending on which products you have loaded onto your system. In most cases, old versions of these files, in their regular locations in the file system, are not overwritten by the update process.
Model 744 Board Computer Overview Installing HP-UX and HP-RT Installing HP-UX and HP-RT For procedures to install and configure HP-UX, refer to HP-UX System Administration Tasks. For information on clusters, refer to Managing Clusters of HP-UX Computers, and HP VUE User’s Guide. For procedures to install and configure HP-RT, refer to HP-RT System Administration Tasks.
Model 744 Board Computer Overview Audio Audio HP-UX includes audio software comprising an audio editor, Audio Application Program Interface (AAPI), and some sample programs. Audio output is available through the audio port on the front panel of the Model 744. For highest quality audio, an external headphone set or speaker is recommended. Audio is implemented using a CODEC (coder-decoder) combining CDquality stereo audio-digital converters for microphone and line-input levels.
2 Installing Accessories 2-1
Installing Accessories This chapter describes the accessories you can install on the Model 744 Board Computer and tells you how to install them. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system.
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-inch) nutdriver (RAM standoffs require this tool) Preliminary Procedures Perform the following steps before installing or removing accessories: 1 Exit application programs.
Installing Accessories Safety Precautions Safety Precautions It is essential to practice safety precautions when working with any electrical or electronic products. Following these safety precautions can help protect both you and the equipment from injury and possible permanent damage. Whether the ICs are installed on a printed circuit board or lying on a table, integrated circuit components can be damaged by electro-static discharge.
Installing Accessories Memory Memory This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing RAM cards in the Model 744. The Model 744 memory kit contains a memory card, a set of standoffs, a set of screws, and a wrist strap. Preliminary Requirements Perform the following steps before you install a RAM card into the Model 744: 1 If the Model 744 is already installed in your system chassis, you must remove it. See Chapter 3 of this manual for instructions on removing and replacing the Model 744.
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 seated, continue to push evenly with your thumbs, while pushing harder. The connectors will fully snap together.
Installing Accessories Memory RAM Card Removal When removing RAM cards from the Model 744 CPU or the RAM card stack, remove the cards one at a time. Carefully lift the card by the edge near the connectors. Do not try to pry the card up with a tool.
Installing Accessories GSC Expansion Kit GSC Expansion Kit The GSC expansion kit consists of two parts: the adapter fixture and the front panel extension. This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the GSC expansion kit onto the Model 744. Preliminary Requirements Perform the following steps before installing the adapter (GSC expansion kit) fixture onto your Model 744 Board Computer: 1 If the Model 744 Board Computer is already installed in your system chassis, you must remove it.
Installing Accessories GSC Expansion Kit GCS Card GSC Expansion Kit M2.5X6 Screws M2.
Installing Accessories GSC Expansion Kit Figure 2-3 2-10 Adding the Front Panel Screws
Installing Accessories GSC Mezzanine Cards GSC Mezzanine Cards Installing GSC Mezzanine Cards This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing GSC mezzanine cards into your Model 744 Board Computer. Preliminary Requirements Perform the following steps before you install a GSC card: 1 The Model 744 Board Computer must already have a GSC expansion kit installed. 2 If the Model 744 Board Computer is already installed in your system chassis, you must remove it.
Installing Accessories GSC Mezzanine Cards MX2.5X6 Screws GSC Mezzanine Card GSC Connectors MX2.5X5 Front Panel Screws 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 the expansion kit adapter. These boards fasten to the 744 in almost the same way as the expansion adapter, with four M2.5X12 screws and two M2.5X6 screws.
Installing Accessories GSC Mezzanine Cards Preliminary Requirements Perform the following steps before installing an HCRX board on your Model 744: 1 If the Model 744 is already installed in your system chassis, you must remove it. See Chapter 3 of this book for instructions on removing and replacing the Model 744. 2 Place the Model 744 on a static-free mat on a clean, level surface. NOTE: There is one GSC connector on the left side of an HCRX board.
Installing Accessories GSC Mezzanine Cards Front Panel Screws M2.5X6 Screws M2.
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 bridge and expansion adapters onto the Model 744 board computer. When the PMC bridge adapter is installed onto the Model 744, the result is a two-board assembly that is the installed into your VME card cage.
Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter O-Ring Gasket PMC Card Bezel blank Site 2 Site 1 Bridge Adapter Figure 2-6 2-16 Installing a PMC Card onto the PMC Bridge Adapter
Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 4 Remove the copper EMI gasketing from the front panel of the board computer. 5 Install the PMC bridge adapter onto the board computer as shown in Figure 2-7. There are four screws that secure the front bezel, and four screws that secure the VME connectors.
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 or jumpers that may be required for your application. 7 On the PMC expansion adapter, remove the bezel blank(s) from the sites where you will be installing the PMC card(s). See Figure 2-8. NOTE: When installing a PMC card, ensure that the O-ring type gasket near the bezel remains in place.
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.
Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 11 Screw the four threaded standoffs into the bridge adapter’s VME connectors. 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. Ensure that the interboard connector seats properly by applying pressure to the top of the expansion board and to the bottom of the bridge board.
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 included in your kit. The procedure is as follows: a Remove the logo and model labels from the ejector handles on your board computer, as shown in Figure 2-11.
Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter b Slide the sleeves over each set of handles, as shown in Figure 2-12.
Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter c Thread the springs included in the kit into the ejector handles on the PMC expansion board, and with the springs compressed, slide the labels from the Model 744 Board Computer into the sleeves, as shown in Figure 2-13. NOTE: To properly identify the board computer model and manufacturer, we strongly advise that the original labels from the board computer be placed into the ejector handle sleeves.
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 and the front panels are flush against the card cage. CAUTION: Do not tighten any captive screws until you have started to thread each captive screw into its hole.
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 in the kernel.) 19 When SAM has started, choose the Kernel Configuration -> menu. 20 From the Kernel Configuration menu, choose Drivers 21 From the Drivers menu, select GSCtoPCI Driver.
Installing Accessories PCMCIA PCMCIA For information on installing a PCMCIA adapter and a flash disk card, see HP Z5117A PCMCIA Adapter Installation and User’s Guide (Z511790001). NOTE: The PCMCIA adapter may not be installed on a Model 744 board computer that has built-in graphics. PCMCIA is supported under HP-RT only.
3 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage 3-1
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage This chapter describes the Model 744 Board Computer and tells you how to install it. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system.
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 VME card cage. Use Table 3-1 to determine the configuration for the VME card cage. Table 3-1 Determining the VME Card Cage Configuration If your Model 744 Board Computer... has an HP A4262A Expansion Kit attached, and will be installed in an HP 9000 Series 700 Model 748 VME System, Then...
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 Table 3-3 (for Model 744/165L). You must work with the worst case power draw to correctly determine power usage. Determine worst case power draw by examining active memory bank configurations, using the following steps: a Examine your memory card configuration, noting which size card is in each memory slot.
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Configuring the VME Card Cage Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Memory Slots Model 744 System Board Figure 3-1 Model 744 Memory Slots Table 3-2 Model 744/132L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet First Active Memory Card Size Bank1 Second Active Bank Third Active Bank 32 MB2 1.15 A 1.15 A 1.15 A 0.05A x ___ _________ 64 MB 2.6 A N/A N/A 0.1 A x ___ _________ 128 MB 1.45A N/A N/A 0.07 A x ___ _________ 16 MB 1.15 A N/A N/A 0.
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Configuring the VME Card Cage Table 3-4 Model 744 Current Requirements Worksheet Each Model 744 Board Computer If 132 MHz, current for +5V dc is 4.7A 1 If 165 MHz, current for +5V dc is 6.3A RAM cards (see Table 3-2 or Table 3-3) +5V dc Amps +12V dc Amps 0.1A -12V dc Amps 0.1A ______ ________ Graphics subsystems 2 x 0.9A each = FWD SCSI GSC card x 0.7A each = HCRX graphics board 2.0A PMC bridge adapter 0.
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Keyboard and Mouse Keyboard and Mouse This section provides step-by-step instructions for connecting a keyboard and 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 at the PS/2 connector labeled PS/2 0 Kbd. NOTE: The keyboard must be connected to PS/2 0 to be operational. 3 Unpack your new mouse and locate the mouse’s black rubber ball in the mouse box.
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Model 744 Installation Model 744 Installation Tools Required Model 744 installation requires the following tools: Tool Used For Static grounding wrist strap (supplied with the installation kit) Preventing static discharge problems No.
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Model 744 Installation 3 1 4 2 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 extension flush against the card cage. 2 Engage all captive screws (labeled 1 and 2, 3 and 4, in Figure 3-2) before tightening each screw of the Model 744 and the extension panel(s).
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Non-HP Installation Non-HP Installation The Model 744 Board Computer’s P2 connector has a local bus on userdefined pins. Verify that your VME card cage backplane makes no connections to J2/P2, rows A and C. Refer to Chapter 7 of IEEE STD 1014-1987 for more information on userdefined pins used in VME backplane connectors.
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage HP Installation (Other Than Primary CPU) HP Installation (Other Than Primary CPU) The Model 744 Board Computer’s P2 connector has a local bus on userdefined pins. The VME slot used by the Model 744 must make no connections to J2/P2, rows A and C. Refer to IEEE STD 1014-1987, Chapter 7, for more information on userdefined pins used in VME backplane connectors.
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Model 744 Removal Model 744 Removal Tools Required Model 744 removal requires the following tools: Tool Used For Static grounding wrist strap Preventing static discharge problems Light-duty flat-tipped screwdriver Loosening card cage screws Preliminary Requirements Perform the following procedure before you remove the board computer from the VME card cage: 1 Read the steps in “Turning Off the System,” in Chapter 5.
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Model 744 Removal 3 1 4 2 Figure 3-3 Board Computer Captive Screws 3-13
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Model 744 Removal 3-14
4 Connecting Cables 4-1
Connecting Cables This chapter describes the various cable connections you will make when installing the Model 744 Board Computer. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system.
Connecting Cables Introduction Introduction This chapter discusses connecting cables to one of the following ports on your 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 mouse (PS/2 ports) connection • A Network (AUI LAN) connection • Printer (HP parallel and RS-232) connections • A SCSI port connection PS/2 0 PS/2 1 Kbd Figure 4-1 shows the front panel connectors for
Connecting Cables Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Terminal Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Terminal The Model 744 typically uses one of two types of display: • CRT-based color monitor connected to a video port • Terminal connected to a serial port Depending on your operating system, the Model 744 supports a maximum of three monitors at the same time.
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 a video connector. Table 4-1 Monitor Conversion Cables Required Graphics Type On-board graphics GSC mezzanine card HCRX graphics Cable Type from Monitor Standard 15-pin EVC connector connector A4223A A4305A None A4167A A4223A A4305A Multi-Display Systems HP-UX 10.20 and later supports up to three monitors simultaneously.
Connecting Cables Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Terminal CAUTION: Some CRT-based monitors are heavy. Use caution when lifting and unpacking the monitor. HCRX Graphics Connector On-Board Graphics Connector GSC 3 x 5 Graphics Connector Note: On-board and HCRX connectors require conversion cable.
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 power source. If your monitor has a separate cord, connect the cord to the monitor, then connect the plug to a power source. WARNING: Do not connect your monitor to a power extension strip. Doing so can cause a shock hazard. NOTE: Do not turn on your monitor at this time.
Connecting Cables Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Terminal 3 Plug the other end of the serial cable into the serial connector on the terminal. Once you have connected and powered on your terminal and board computer, you may need to reconfigure your board computer for the terminal to be the console (see Appendix A).
Connecting Cables Audio Connection Audio Connection Model 744 Board Computers provide compact disc-quality audio input and output in stereo with a 16-bit coder-decoder (CODEC) over a frequency range of 25-20,000 Hz. Output is provided by a small internal speaker and a stereo headphone mini-plug (8 ohms impedance). Input is provided by a stereo line-in and mono microphone mini-plugs. The CODEC combines CD quality stereo A/D converters for microphone and line input levels.
Connecting Cables Audio Connection Table 4-2 lists the audio specifications, Figure 4-4 shows the audio connector, and Table 4-3 shows the audio connector pinouts. . Table 4-2 Audio Specifications Function Range Headphone maximum output level 2.75 V pp at 50 ohms Input sensitivity Line in, 2.0 V pp at 47 K ohms microphone, 22 mV at 1 K ohm Programmable input gain 0 to 22.5 dB in 1.5 dB steps Programmable output attenuation 0 to 96 dB in 1.5 dB steps Programmable rates 8, 11.025, 16, 22.
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 4-11
Connecting Cables Video Connection Video Connection Model 744 Board Computers with on-board graphics circuit have the display RAM and can be configured for several types of monitors. Graphic monitors connect to the 15-pin video connector. Figure 4-5 shows the video connector, and Table 4-4 shows the video connector pinouts.
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/2 mouse port. In the Boot Console Handler’s hardware menu, they are listed as PS/0 and PS/1. Figure 4-6 shows the PS/2 connector. Also refer to Figure 4-1; the two ports on the right, labeled Mouse and Keyboard. Figure 4-6 PS/2 Connector Table 4-5 shows the PS/2 connector pinouts.
Connecting Cables Network Connection Network Connection LAN circuits use the Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 standard interface. Only the Attachment Unit Interface (AUI) version is used; no BNC connector is provided for ThinLAN. Figure 4-7 shows the AUI LAN connector. Also refer to Figure 4-1. The AUI connector enables connections to an external MAU. Figure 4-7 AUI LAN Connector Table 4-6 shows the AUI LAN connector pinouts.
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) 4-15
Connecting Cables Printer Connections Printer Connections Preparing for HP-UX Installation You may have to do some configuration for appropriate data interchange with a new printer. This section gives you general guidance for these tasks. You can use SAM (System Administration Manager) procedures to make your printer installation easier. SAM can determine the status of any of your connected devices and performs the necessary software installation of the printer for you.
Connecting Cables Printer Connections Printer Cables For connection to the board computer high-density parallel port, depending on what printer you have and whether you select parallel or serial data exchange, you will need to select from the following: • HP A4300A (HP Parallel): high-density 25-pin to standard 25-pin “F” • HP A4301A (Serial): 9-pin high density to standard 9-pin “M” Other standard cables may be required, depending on the selected printer.
Connecting Cables Printer Connections 6 Choose an appropriate selection on the sub-menu giving options for Parallel, Serial, HP-IB, and so on. A screen provides you with the information on available parallel or serial interfaces. 7 If you chose Add Serial (RS-232C) Printer/Plotter, more than one serial interface could be listed. The serial interfaces are listed in ascending order. The lowest-numbered serial interface corresponds to the lowest-numbered serial connector on your system.
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 commands to test it: cd Enter lp .profile Enter If your printer (called printername) is not listed as the default system printer, enter the following command to test it: lp -dprintername .profile Enter The file named .
Connecting Cables Printer Connections Figure 4-8 HP Parallel Connector Table 4-7 shows the connector pinouts for the HP parallel connector.
Connecting Cables Printer Connections RS-232 Port A There are two PS/2 type serial interfaces - Port A and Port B. The serial ports use a high-density connector. An HP A4301A conversion cable is required to convert to a standard PC-compatible 9-pin male D-sub cable. Figure 4-9 shows the RS-232 serial connector. Also refer to Figure 4-1. Table 4-8 shows the RS-232-C connector pinouts. NOTE: The RS-232 Port B is not functional until VME services are operational.
Connecting Cables SCSI Connection SCSI Connection The built-in SE SCSI port is implemented using an NCR710 macrocell inside the I/O ASIC chip. This 8-bit single-ended implementation is compatible with the current Series 700 products and supports 5 MB/sec data transfer rates. The SCSI bus is terminated to 3.3 volts through 127 Ohms on the system board. If the board computer is used in a VMEbus chassis having internal mass storage devices, those devices must have their terminators removed.
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 29 DATA 3 49 REQ 10 GND 30 DATA 4 50 IO 11 GND 31 DATA 5 12 GND 32 DATA 6 13 NC 33 DATA 7 14 GND 34 Data Parity 15 GND 35 GND 16
Connecting Cables SCSI Connection 4-24
5 Powering On and Off 5-1
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-RT operating system.
Powering On and Off Turning On the System Turning On the System To turn on the system, perform the following, with all peripheral devices turned off: 1 Turn on the power to your display. The power indicator LED on the display unit shows that it is turned on, even if the screen remains dark. Make sure of the following: • For systems using a graphics display, there must be a keyboard connected (the monitor will not initialize if no keyboard is present).
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 LANconfigured system from which to boot. See Appendix A for configuring an automatic boot selection. Otherwise, allow the boot to continue. NOTE: The remaining steps apply for HP-UX. If you are using HP-RT, refer to HPRT System Administration Tasks for information on booting an HP-RT system.
Powering On and Off Turning Off the System Turning Off the System This section provides step-by-step instructions for powering down your Model 744. CAUTION: If you have a local disk attached to the Model 744, do not turn off power to the system without first shutting down the operating system software according to the following procedure. Turning off the power for your system without first doing the shutdown procedure may result in damage to data on your disk.
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 system. CAUTION: If you are using a local disk with the Model 744, do not turn off power to your system without first shutting down the operating system software according to the following procedure. Turning off the power for your system without first doing the shutdown procedure may result in damage to data on your disk.
6 Solving Problems 6-1
Solving Problems This chapter provides information on troubleshooting various problems. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using the HP-UX operating system.
Solving Problems Interpreting the LEDs Interpreting the LEDs The Model 744 provides two LEDs, located to the left and right of the reset switch, as shown in Figure 6-1. The red LED is labeled SYSFAIL and the green LED is labeled POWER.
Solving Problems Interpreting the LEDs Table 6-1 provides information on the red and green LEDs. Table 6-1 6-4 LED Indicators SYSFAIL (Red) POWER (Green) Off Off On 2Hz Flash On Off On Meaning No Power Possible Solution Check for board seating in chassis. Normal Power-on/selftest Memory Failure Troubleshoot for failed RAM card or problem with the RAM connection. 1 Flash/sec. CPU (board) Failure Replace the system board. On 4 Flash/sec.
Solving Problems Managing a Boot Failure Managing a Boot Failure The boot program is located in the firmware of your Model 744. You can configure the behavior of the boot process by interacting with the Boot Console Handler (BCH). See Appendix A for procedures dealing with the boot console handler. Problems during the first stage of the boot process are rare. If you have indications that the boot process has failed, check the following items with the power to the system off: • No power to the host system.
Solving Problems Printer Problems Printer Problems If you experience problems in printing, check the following: 6-6 • 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 jammed). • The correct interface has been set up. • The printer cable is connected to the correct interface port on your printer. • The cable is connected to the correct port on your system.
A The Boot Console Interface This chapter describes the interface to the Boot Console Handler (BCH).
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 your single board computer before it boots the operating system. Your 744 system provides a menu-driven boot console interface that allows you to perform special tasks, display information, and set certain system parameters, even if the operating system is unavailable.
The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features The boot console menus follow, showing the various tasks you can perform and the information available. The shortened version of all commands is indicated by the uppercase letters. Help is available for all menus and commands by using either help, he, or ? and the menu or command you want help on.
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 [] [] Display or modify processor boot ID BootINfo Display boot-related information BootTimer [0 - 200] Seconds allowed for boot attempt DEfault Set the system to predefined values FastBoot [ON|OFF] Display or set boot
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 information ChipRevisions Display revisions of VLSI and firmware COprocessor Display coprocessor information FwrVersion Display firmware version IO Dispay I/O interface information LanAddress Display b
The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features VME Menu ------- VME Menu -----------------------------------------------------------Command ----------- BPNconfig Show or set VME BPN parameters BPRconfig Show or set VME BPR parameters ModeFlags [CC [ON|OFF]] Show or set state of mode flags NV_SECTIONS DEfault ALL Restore NV sections factory defaults BOot [PRI|ALT|] Boot from specified path DIsplay Redisplay the current menu HElp [
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 user privileges. 1 Close any files and applications on your workstation. 2 In a terminal window, enter the following command: reboot -h 3 When the system has completely shut down, power off the system then power it back on.
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.
The Boot Console Interface Booting Your Workstation Booting Your Workstation Usually, you start your workstation by turning it on and waiting for the operating system to boot automatically. However, you may not always want the usual sequence to occur. For example, you may want to start your workstation from an operating system that is stored on a device that is different from your usual boot device.
The Boot Console Interface Booting Your Workstation • The Initial System Loader (ISL) is the program that actually controls the loading of the operating system. By interacting with ISL, you can choose to load an alternate version of the HP-UX operating system.
The Boot Console Interface Searching for Bootable Media Searching for Bootable Media To list devices that contain bootable media, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter, and then type the following at the prompt: Main Menu: Enter command > search ipl The search command searches all buses. The search may turn up more devices than there are lines on your display.
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 directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter, and then type the following at the prompt to access the Configuration Menu: Main Menu: Enter command > co When the Configuration Menu appears, type the following at the prompt: Configuration Menu: Enter command > default The process takes less than 30
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 system of your workstation. The path command sets the system paths shown in Table A-1. The path command sets and displays the hardware address of a specified device attached to the I/O bus of your workstation.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths The paths are displayed in Mnemonic Style Notation, as shown in Table A-2. Table A-2 Mnemonic Style Notation I/O Type A-14 Specification Format Built-in SCSI sescsi.scsi_address.logical_unit_number Optional gscn.scsi_address.logical_unit_number Built-in LAN lan.server_address.init_retries.io_retries VME Backplane Networking bpn.server_address.init_retries.io_retries VME Backplane ROM Boot bpr.vme_addr.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths To display the current setting for a particular system path, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter, and then type the following at the prompt: Main Menu: Enter command > path path_type where path_type is one of the path types listed in Table A-1.
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 specific resolution and frequency. If you replace your workstation’s monitor with a different type of monitor, you must reconfigure your workstation to support the new monitor. The Monitor Command The monitor command lets you change your workstation’s graphics configuration.
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 Configuration Menu of the boot console interface, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter. Once you are in the Boot Console Interface Main Menu, type: Main Menu: Enter command > configuration This places you in the Configuration Menu.
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 configuration menu by entering the following: Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor graphics(n) tt Where n is the number of the graphics adapter and tt is the monitor type.
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 the following; Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor graphics(0) 2 This will take effect on the next reboot.
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, and do not set the workstation’s graphics parameters by using the monitor command before doing so, you need to perform the following steps at power on: If your keyboard connects to the PS/2 connector on your system, wait 2 seconds after the Num Lock light flashes near the end of the boot sequence, then press Tab to initiate the auto
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, you can use the emergency interactive console search to set the console to one of the terminal devices that is currently connected. Use the following procedure to set the console with the emergency interactive console search: 1 Make sure that the monitor(s) and/or terminal(s) are powered on.
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 the next resolution, press the key one time and wait five seconds for all monitor types to change.
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 the Information Menu of the boot console interface, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying the Current Memory Configuration The following listing is a sample memory configuration table when memory modules are properly installed and configured: MEMORY INFORMATION MEMORY STATUS TABLE Slot Size Status ---------------0 64MB Configured 1 32MB Configured 2 64MB Configured --------TOTAL 160MB If the power-on selftest detects a defective or damaged memory card, using the memory command (from the Information Menu prompt) displays the following informat
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 identify all built-in I/O devices and optional I/O devices installed in the option slots.
The Boot Console Interface Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search and Auto Start Flags Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search and Auto Start Flags The auto boot, auto search, and auto start flags are variables stored in your workstation’s nonvolatile memory. (Nonvolatile memory retains its contents even after power is turned off.) If you reset these flags to a new value, the change takes effect the next time you reboot the workstation.
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 Path Alternate Boot Path FW SCSI in GSC Slot 1 FW SCSI in GSC Slot 2 Built-in Single-Ended SCSI Devices Built-in LAN bootp servers NOTE: The following paths are not searched unless they are referenced by the primary or alternate boot paths: bpn bpr ata EISA and VME cards are not searched.
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-volatile memory retains its contents even after power is turned off.) If you reset this flag to a new value, the change takes effect the next time you reboot the board computer. When the SECure flag is set to on, autoboot and autosearch are enabled and cannot be stopped.
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 check of the memory and skips I/O interface testing during its power-on self tests. This enables your workstation to complete its boot process more quickly. The default factory setting is for fastboot to be disabled (off).
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 workstation to other users. For example, if your workstation is to become a member of a cluster, the cluster administrator needs to know your LAN station address in order to add your workstation to the cluster.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying System Information Displaying System Information The all command allows you to display the system’s processor revision and speed, cache size, memory size, flag settings, and the boot and console paths. To display system information from the Information Menu, type the following at the prompt: Information Menu: Enter command > all This information is paged to allow you to view it as necessary.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying PIM Information Displaying PIM Information The pim command allows you to display the most recent PIM information for the specified fault type. To display PIM information for a specific fault, type the following at the Service Menu prompt: Service Menu: Enter command > pim processor_number You can use pim in the following ways: pim - Gives all fault types pim 0 - Gives HPMC information on the processor pim 0 fault_type -Provides fault type information on the processor.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting VME Backplane Networking Configuration Displaying and Setting VME Backplane Networking Configuration On the VME menu, BPNconfig is used to display or set the VME backplane networking parameters stored in non-volatile memory.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting VME Backplane ROM Boot Configuration Displaying and Setting VME Backplane ROM Boot Configuration On the VME menu, BPRconfig is used to display or set the VME backplane ROM boot parameters stored in non-volatile memory.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the VME Chassis Codes Mode Flag Displaying and Setting the VME Chassis Codes Mode Flag On the VME menu, ModeFlags is used to display or set flags which enable or disable the display of diagnostic chassis codes on SERIAL_1.
The Boot Console Interface Restoring the Factory Default VME EEPROM Configuration Restoring the Factory Default VME EEPROM Configuration The NV_SECTIONS command restores the non-volatile sections area of the system EEPROM to the default factory settings. To restore the factory default settings, enter the following command: VME Menu: Enter command >nv_sections de all CAUTION: All VME system configuration data maintained in this area of the EEPROM is restored to the factory default setting.
Index A accessories, 1-8 audio, 1-18 auto boot, A-26 changing state, A-26 auto search, A-26 changing state, A-26 auto start, A-26 B backplane networking, A-33 boot console features, A-2 menus, A-3 configuration, A-4 information, A-5 main, A-3 eisa, A-25 fastboot, A-29 lanaddress, A-30 memory, A-23 path, A-13 pim, A-32 reset, A-12 search, A-11 D documentation conventions, Preface-7 E EISA slots displaying status, A-25 electrostatic discharge, Preface-4 emissions regulations, Preface-2 environmental require
Index overview, 1-13 P path, A-13 displaying, A-13 setting, A-15 PCI, 1-3 PCMCIA, 1-8 PIM information displaying, A-32 PMC, 1-3 PMC bridge adapter, 2-15 PMC expansion adapter, 2-15 power worksheet, 3-5, 3-6 power off, 5-1 power on, 5-1 power requirements, 3-3 precautions electrostatic discharge, Preface-4 printer configuring, 4-16 connecting, 4-16 product description, 1-3 R regulations emissions, Preface-2 related manuals, Preface-5 release documents, Preface-4 removal Model 744, 3-12 revision history, Pre
