Model 743 Owner’s Guide HP Part No. A2636-90606 Edition E1097 Printed in U.S.A.
Hewlett-Packard Co. 1997 Printing History First Printing: February 1997 Latest Printing: October 1997 UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. NOTICE The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. HEWLETT-PACKARD MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Contents Preface Audience Preface-2 Safety and Regulatory Statements Preface-2 Safety Preface-2 Regulatory Statements Preface-2 Emissions Regulations Preface-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Australia EMC Standards Preface-3 VCCI Class A ITE Preface-3 Preface-2 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Preface-3 Release Document(s) Preface-4 Related Manuals Preface-4 Revision History Preface-6 Documentation Conventions Preface-7 Safety Symbols and Conventions Preface-8 Questions, Suggestions, or
Contents Typical External Devices 1-10 Cables 1-10 Keyboard and Mouse 1-11 Environmental Requirements 1-12 Operating System Overview 1-14 HP-UX 1-14 HP-RT 1-14 Manuals for System Information 1-15 HP-UX 1-15 HP CDE 1-15 HP VUE 1-15 Online Sources of Information (HP-UX and HP-RT) 1-16 Installing HP-UX and HP-RT 1-18 Audio 1-19 2 Accessories Installation Tools Required and Preliminary Procedures 2-3 Tools Required for Installation Preliminary Procedures 2-3 2-3 Safety Precautions 2-4 Memory 2-5 Prelimin
Contents Installing GSC Mezzanine Cards 2-10 Preliminary Requirements 2-10 GSC Mezzanine Card Installation 2-10 Installing an HCRX Graphics Board 2-11 Preliminary Requirements 2-11 HCRX Graphics Board Installation 2-12 PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 2-14 Preliminary Requirements 2-14 PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter Installation 2-14 PCMCIA 2-26 3 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Configuring the VME Card Cage 3-3 Keyboard and Mouse 3-5 Board Computer Installation 3-6 Tools Requ
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 5 Powering On and Off Turning On the System 5-3 Turning Off the System 5-5 Using SAM to Stop the HP-UX System Using the Command Line 5-6 5-6 6 Solving Problems Interpreting the LEDs 6-3 Managing a Boot Failure 6-5 Printer Problems 6-6 A The Boot Console Interface The Boot Console Handler A-3 Special Tasks A-3 Boot Console Information Display A-4 Using the Boot Console Handler Interface A-5 Specifying a Boot Device A-7 Configuring the Console Path and Display Format A-8 Setting the Display For
Contents Selecting the Primary Path A-15 Selecting the Alternate Path A-17 Reordering the Search Control List A-17 Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode A-19 Displaying and Setting the Secure Boot Mode A-22 Displaying the LAN Station Address A-25 System Configuration Menu A-27 viii
Contents Figures Model 743 VMEbus Board Computer Temperatures 1-12 Installing RAM Cards 2-6 Installing the Expansion Kit 2-8 Adding the Front Panel Screws 2-9 Installing a GSC Graphics Card - Back View 2-11 Installing an HCRX Graphics Board 2-13 Board Computer Captive Screws 3-7 Model 743 Front Panel Connectors 4-3 Connecting a Monitor to HCRX or GSC Graphics Boards 4-6 Connecting a Terminal to the RS-232 Ports 4-8 PS/2 Connector 4-10 AUI LAN Connector 4-11 HP Parallel Connector 4-16 RS-232 Serial Connecto
Contents Tables Environmental Requirements 1-11 Determining the VMEbus Card Cage Configuration 3-3 Power Requirements 3-4 Required Tools for Installation 3-6 RS-232C Specifications 4-16 LED Indicators 6-4 Main Menu Options A-6 Mode Configuration - Control Flags A-21 x
Preface Preface-1
Audience This guide is intended for HP Model 743 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 743 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. Australia EMC Standards This equipment has applied for and received approval to display the Australian C-Tick mark according to the standards of AS/NZS 2064.1/2:1992 and AS/NZS 3548:1995.
Release Document(s) Please refer to the Release Document(s) you received with your system or system software for additional information that we may not have been able to include in this guide at the time of its publication.
If you are using HP-RT, refer to the following manuals for more information: • Application Programming in the HP-RT Environment • Driver Writing in the HP-RT Environment • ELOG Library Programer’s Guide • HP Z5117A PCMCIA Adapter Installation and User’s Guide • HP-RT Reference • HP-RT Quick Reference • HP-RT System Administration Tasks • VME Backplane Networking Administration Guide • X11 SERVERrt Installation and Configuration Guide • Using SNMP in the HP-RT Environment • Using STREAMS
Revision History The revision history for each edition of the manual is listed below: 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 bold. output Information that the system displays appears in this typeface.
Safety Symbols and Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual: NOTE: Notes contain important information set off from the text. CAUTION: Caution messages indicate procedures which, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. WARNING: Warning messages indicate procedures or practices which, if not observed, could result in personal injury.
Declaration of Conformity Preface-9
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1 Model 743 Board Computer Overview 1-1
Model 743 Board Computer Overview This chapter introduces the Model 743 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 743 Board Computer Overview Product Description Product Description The HP 9000 Model 743 is a high-performance Precision Architecture board computer based on the HP PA-RISC 7100LC technology.
Model 743 Board Computer Overview Product Description • User interface CDE or HP VUE graphical user interface (HP-UX only) • Compatibility Source and binary code compatible with Series 700 product family. • Monitors Single or multiple display depending on number of installed graphics options (onboard and/or external). Color monitors: HP A4490D, 17-inch, resolution 1280 x 1024 HP A4331D, 20-inch, resolution 1280 x 1024 Terminal (text only) connected to RS-232 port.
Model 743 Board Computer Overview Product Description NOTE: A Model 743 configured for more than one RAM card in each RAM stack requires installation of an expansion kit or an HCRX graphics board and occupies two VME slots. Up to four RAM cards may be installed - three cards in RAM stack 1 and one card in RAM stack 2. RAM cards may be placed in any order.
Model 743 Board Computer Overview Installation Overview Installation Overview Chapter 2 provides step-by-step instructions for attaching and installing accessories in a typical VME chassis, and connecting external devices. Accessories are products that attach to the computer’s system board and 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 743 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 743 Board Computer Overview Supported Products Accessory Cards The Model 743 supports the following accessory cards: • Memory; one or more of these RAM cards supported on both HP-UX and HP-RT operating systems: HP A4263A 8 Mbyte RAM Card HP A4264A 16 Mbyte RAM Card HP A4265A 32 Mbyte RAM Card HP A4266A 64 Mbyte RAM Card • HP A4504A PMC Bridge Adapter - provides two sites for third party PMC cards (HP-UX only) • HP A4509A PMC Expansion Adapter - provides two additional sites for third party PMC c
Model 743 Board Computer Overview Supported Products Typical External Devices The Model 743 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). Cables Model 743 board computers use micro-miniature connectors for several interface ports and standard connectors for others.
Model 743 Board Computer Overview Supported Products Keyboard and Mouse The Model 743 supports the following: 1-10 • HP A2840A Keyboard with mini-DIN connector • HP A2839A Mouse with mini-DIN connector
Model 743 Board Computer Overview Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements Table 1-1 shows the environmental requirements for the Model 743. Table 1-1 CAUTION: Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating: 0˚ to 55˚C; 10˚c/min rate of change maximum Non-operating: -40˚ to 70˚C Humidity Operating: 40˚C: 95% RH max Altitude Operating: 4,600m (15,000 ft.) to 40˚C Non-operating: 15,300m (50,000 ft.
Model 743 Board Computer Overview Environmental Requirements CPU 950C SRAM 1000C VME Controller 900C ECL 950C I/O Controller 870C Graphics Controller 1010C Figure 1-1 Model 743 VME Board Computer Temperatures NOTE: The Model 743 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 743 Board Computer Overview Operating System Overview Operating System Overview The Model 743 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 743i uses the standard HP-UX operating system, a highly versatile system for multitasking, running your application programs, and performing a variety of development tasks.
Model 743 Board Computer Overview Manuals for System Information Manuals for System Information HP-UX After you have done the installation procedures in this book, you may want to see the following sources for further information: • For administration information, see System Administration Tasks. • For a quick reference to commonly-used HP-UX commands, see the Appendix in Using HP-UX. • HP CDE or HP VUE is the default interface for HP-UX.
Model 743 Board Computer Overview Online Sources of Information (HP-UX and HP-RT) Online Sources of Information (HP-UX and HP-RT) 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 743 Board Computer Overview Online Sources of Information (HP-UX and HP-RT) system. In most cases, old versions of these files, in their regular locations in the file system, are not overwritten by the update process. See the README file in /etc/newconfig for information on the contents of this directory. In HP-RT, you will find an HP-RT specific README file in $HPRTroot/etc/newconfig, on the HP-UX host system. This file contains version-specific information.
Model 743 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 the HP VUE User’s Guide. For procedures to install and configure HP-RT, refer to HP-RT System Administration Tasks.
Model 743 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 743i. 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 Accessories Installation 2-1
Accessories Installation This chapter describes the accessories that you can install on the Model 743 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 systems.
Accessories Installation Tools Required and Preliminary Procedures Tools Required and Preliminary Procedures Tools Required for Installation All field replaceable parts can be accessed with these tools: Grounding wrist strap No. 1 Pozidrive screwdriver Small flat-tipped screwdriver 5mm (3/16-inch) nutdriver. Preliminary Procedures Perform the following steps before installing or removing accessories. 1 Exit application programs.
Accessories Installation Safety Precautions Safety Precautions CAUTION: 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 laying on a table, integrated circuit components can be damaged by electro-static discharge.
Accessories Installation Memory Memory This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing RAM cards in your Model 743. Preliminary Requirements Perform the following steps before you install a RAM card in your Model 743: 1 If the Model 743 is already installed in your system card cage, you must remove it. See Chapter 3 of this book for instructions on removing and replacing the Model 743. 2 Place the Model 743 on a static free mat on a clean, level surface.
Accessories Installation Memory Screws Standoffs CPU Spacers CPU Spacers Screws Figure 2-1 2-6 Installing RAM Cards Screws
Accessories Installation GSC Expansion Kit GSC Expansion Kit The GSC expansion kit consists of two parts: the adaptor fixture and the front panel extension. This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the GSC expansion kit onto the Model 743. Preliminary Requirements Perform the following steps before installing the adapter (GSC expansion kit) onto your Model 743: 1 If the Model 743 is already installed in your system card cage, you must remove it.
Accessories Installation GSC Expansion Kit M2.5x12 screws M2.
Accessories Installation GSC Expansion Kit Figure 2-3 Adding the Front Panel Screws 2-9
Accessories Installation 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 743. Preliminary Requirements Perform the following steps before you install a GSC card: 1 The Model 743 must already have a GSC expansion kit installed. 2 If the Model 743 board computer is already installed in your system card cage, you must remove it.
Accessories Installation GSC Mezzanine Cards M2.5x5 screws M2.5x6 screws Figure 2-4 Installing a GSC Mezzanine Card - Back View 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 743 in almost the same way as the expansion adapter, with four DIN screws and two M2.5X6 screws.
Accessories Installation GSC Mezzanine Cards remove it. See Chapter 3 of this book for instructions on removing and replacing the Model 743 board computer from its chassis. 2 Place the Model 743 board computer on a static free mat on a clean, level surface. NOTE: There is one GSC connector on the left side of an HCRX board (looking from the front of the board). A GSC card is installed in an HCRX board in the same manner as on the expansion adapter.
Accessories Installation GSC Mezzanine Cards Front Panel screws M2.5X6 screws M2.
Accessories Installation 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 743 board computer. When the PMC bridge adapter is installed onto the Model 743, the result is a two-board assembly that is the installed into your VME card cage.
Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter O-Ring Gasket PMC Card Bezel blank Site 2 Site 1 Bridge Adapter Figure 2-6 Installing a PMC Card onto the Bridge Adapter If you are installing only the bridge adapter, go on to step 11. If you are also installing the expansion adapter, continue with step 4. 4 Refer to your PMC card installation manual, and set any configuration switches or jumpers that may be required for your application.
Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter keying pin. See Figure 2-7. O-Ring Gasket PMC Card Bezel blank Site 4 Site 3 Expansion Adapter Figure 2-7 Installing a PMC Card onto the Expansion Adapter 7 The bridge adapter should NOT be assembled to the board computer. If it is, remove it by reversing the steps shown in Figure 2-10. 8 Remove the four screws from bridge adapter VME connectors, and replace them with the four standoffs included in the expansion adapter kit.
Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter Standoffs (4) Screws (4) Figure 2-8 Bridge Adapter VME Connectors Removing Bridge Adapter Screws and EMI Gasket 2-17
Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 9 Making sure that the connector and bezels are properly aligned, install the PMC expansion adapter onto the bridge adapter, as shown in Figure 2-9. 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. There are two screws that secure the front bezel and four screws to secure the VMEbus connectors.
Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 10 Remove the EMI gaskets from the bezel of the board computer, if installed. 11 Install the PMC bridge adapter (as shown in Figure 2-10) or the bridge adapter with expansion adapter (as shown in Figure 2-11) onto the board computer. Align the GSC connector first, then the tabs on the front panel, and push the boards together. There are four screws that secure the front bezel, and four screws that secure the VME connectors.
Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter Bridge Adapter with Expansion Adapter GSC Connector Tabs (4) Front Bezel Screws (4) Figure 2-11 2-20 Connector Screws (4) Installing the Bridge Adapter with the Expansion Adapter onto the Board Computer
Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 12 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. a Remove the logo and model labels from the ejector handles on your board computer, as shown in Figure 2-12.
Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter b Slide the sleeves over each set of handles, as shown in Figure 2-13.
Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter c NOTE: 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 board computer into the sleeves, as shown in Figure 2-14. 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.
Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 13 Remove the VME slot cover plate(s) from the VME card cage, as required to open the slots the new assembly will occupy. CAUTION: When installing the board computer and PMC adapter(s) into a Model 748 industrial workstation, to properly seat the assembly in the card cage you must push down slightly on the assembly for the last 2.5 cm (one inch) of travel in order to compress the EMI gasket on the card cage.
Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 16 Plug in the power cord(s), and then turn on the power for the VME card cage and boot the operating system. 17 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.) 18 When SAM has started, choose the Kernel Configuration -> menu. 19 From the Kernel Configuration menu, choose Drivers 20 From the Drivers menu, select GSCtoPCI Driver.
Accessories Installation 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: A Model 743rt cannot support both a PCMCIA adapter and an HCRX/VME graphics mezzanine card because of temperature restrictions. PCMCIA is supported by 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 743 system board 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 help determine the configuration for the VME card cage, and use Table 3-2 to determine power requirements. Table 3-1 Determining the VMEbus Card Cage Configuration If your Model 743 Board Computer...
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Configuring the VME Card Cage Table 3-2 Power Requirements Each Model 743 Board Computer If 64 MHz, current for +5V dc is 6.1A 1 If 100 MHz, current for +5V dc is 7.5A +5V dc Amps +12V dc Amps -12V dc Amps 0.1A 0.1A PMC cards on bridge adapter 3 _________ _________ Totals for Model 743 board computer _________ _________ RAM cards x 0.2A each = Graphics subsystems 2 x 0.7A each = FWD SCSI GSC card x 0.7A each = HCRX graphics board 2.
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 743. 1 Unpack your new keyboard and place it near your board computer. 2 Plug the keyboard cable connector into your board computer 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 Board Computer Installation Board Computer Installation Tools Required Installing the board computer requires the following tools: Table 3-3 Required Tools for Installation Tool Used For Grounding wrist strap (supplied with the installation kit) Preventing static discharge problems No.
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Board Computer Installation 3 1 Figure 3-1 4 2 Board Computer Captive Screws Installing a Dual-Slot Model 743 1 Put the board computer 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 3-1) before tightening each screw of the board computer and the extension panel(s).
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Non-HP Installation Non-HP Installation CAUTION: The Model 743 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 743 board computer’s P2 connector has a local bus on userdefined pins. The VME slot used by the Model 743 must make no connections to J2/P2, rows A and C. Refer to Chapter 7 of IEEE STD 1014-1987 for more information on userdefined pins in VME backplane connectors.
Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Model 743 Removal Model 743 Removal Tools Required Model 743 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.
4 Connecting Cables 4-1
Connecting Cables This chapter describes the various cable connections you will make when installing the Model 743 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 743 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-C) connections • A SCSI port connection Figure 4-1 shows the front panel connectors for the Model 743.
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 743 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 743 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 A4304A A4305A None A4167A A4304A A4305A Multi-Display Systems HP-UX 10.10 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 743 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 743 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 Ports 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: • The appropriate LAN connection has been made to the Model 743.
Powering On and Off Turning On the System The following steps apply to HP-UX only. See HP-RT System Administration Tasks for information on configuring and booting an HP-RT system. 4 The system displays a sequence of boot messages. The Model 743i 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.
Powering On and Off Turning Off the System Turning Off the System This section provides step-by-step instructions for powering down your Model 743. CAUTION: If you have a local disk attached to the Model 743, 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 743, 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 either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating systems.
Solving Problems Interpreting the LEDs Interpreting the LEDs The Model 743 provides two LEDs, located to the left and right of the Reset switch, as shown in Figure 6-1. Red LED Figure 6-1 Green LED Model 743 LED Location The indications for both HP-UX and HP-RT are as follows: • When the system is booting or in configure mode, the green LED (right) on the front panel blinks slowly. • When the system is running, the green LED is continuously on. A blinking green light indicates a failure.
Solving Problems Interpreting the 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. No console identified Check the console search path and keyboard connections.
Solving Problems Managing a Boot Failure Managing a Boot Failure The boot program is located in the firmware of your Model 743. 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: • 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 A-1
The Boot Console Interface This appendix provides information about the Boot Console Handler (BCH) as well as step-by-step instructions for using the Boot Console Handler. The instructions in this appendix assume you are using either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system.
The Boot Console Interface The Boot Console Handler The Boot Console Handler There are times when you want to interact directly with the hardware of your Model 743 before it boots an operating system. The system provides an EEPROM configuration interface, called the Boot Console Handler, which you can use before booting the operating system to display information, set paths, and set other system parameters even though the operating system is not running.
The Boot Console Interface The Boot Console Handler Boot Console Information Display Listed below is some of the information that the boot console handler can display: • Settings and search order of the Boot Device paths • Operating Mode • ISL Mode (Automatic or Interactive) • Hardware Information such as: Processor revision and frequency Memory RAM size Instruction and data cache size LAN interface address Board serial number VME controller revision.
The Boot Console Interface Using the Boot Console Handler Interface Using the Boot Console Handler Interface This section provides step-by-step instructions for using the boot handler interface. 1 Exit any applications you may have running and shut down your system. 2 Power-off the host system or VME card cage. Wait a few seconds, and turn the power back on. 3 To discontinue the auto boot process, press Esc at the following prompt: System Search started ...
The Boot Console Interface Using the Boot Console Handler Interface Table A-1 Main Menu Options Operation A-6 Description Boot From a Device This menu lets you select a device from a list of present working devices in the current hardware configuration. The LAN interface lets other systems act as boot devices.
The Boot Console Interface Specifying a Boot Device Specifying a Boot Device This section provides information needed for specifying a boot device. To display devices that can boot HP-UX, select the following from the Main Menu: 1 Boot From a Device The system displays a list of boot device categories. The system configuration limits the devices from which the system can be booted: ==== BOOT DEVICE SELECT ====================== PRIMARY PATH is now [ SCSI.6.0 ] ALTERNATE PATH is now [ SCSI.5.
The Boot Console Interface Specifying a Boot Device To determine which devices are available as boot devices, enter: 66 Enter A list of devices similar to the following menu is displayed: Scanning for Boot devices. Please wait... ==== BOOT FROM DEVICE ======================== Key Boot Device --- ----------------------------------------1 LAN.15.20.92.249 INSTALL fibula 2 LAN.15.20.93.16 INSTALL 15.20.93.16 3 LAN.15.20.88.47 INSTALL 15.20.88.47 4 LAN.15.20.88.100 INSTALL 15.20.88.100 5 LAN.15.20.88.
The Boot Console Interface Configuring the Console Path and Display Format Configuring the Console Path and Display Format If you are using a terminal display connected to your Model 743 via an RS232C port, the Console Path is set correctly by default: You do not need to set it. You can connect to either one of the serial ports, but Port A, by default, is the only serial port that delivers system diagnostics. Setting the Display Format NOTE: The RS-232C setting should always be 9600 Baud.
The Boot Console Interface Configuring the Console Path and Display Format If you are using a terminal (RS-232C) display, the message prompts you to press Esc on the console keyboard, as follows: Press ESC to select this device as the CONSOLE OR If you are using a monitor (graphics) display, the message prompts you to enter a number, N, as follows: Press N to select this CONSOLE, then press [Enter/Return] In either case, the action must be taken within about seven seconds in order to select the set of c
The Boot Console Interface Configuring the Console Path and Display Format ==== PATH CONFIGURATION ====================== PRIMARY PATH is now ALTERNATE PATH is now CONSOLE PATH is now KEYBOARD PATH is now [ [ [ [ SCSI.6.0 ] LAN.090009-723333 ] RS-232 (A) ] PS/2 (0) ] Key Operation --- ----------------------------------------1 Primary Boot Path 2 Alternate Boot Path 3 Console Path 4 Keyboard Path ... .........................................
The Boot Console Interface Configuring the Console Path and Display Format 3 Enter the following to select the RS-232C, Port A, as the console path. 2 Enter The system displays a menu for selecting the display format for the display mode you select. 4 For example, this screen indicates that your current console path is GRAPHICS 1. Type the number of this path. For this illustration, you would type “1 Enter.
The Boot Console Interface Booting and Resetting the Model 743 Booting and Resetting the Model 743 This section provides step-by-step instructions for booting and resetting the Model 743. In case you do not want the usual automatic boot sequence to occur, you can load your operating system from a device that is different from your usual boot device.
The Boot Console Interface Booting and Resetting the Model 743 5 Enter ==== BOOT SCSI DEVICE ======================== PRIMARY PATH is now [ SCSI.6.0 ] ALTERNATE PATH is now [ SCSI.5.0 ] CURRENT PATH Key --1 2 is now [ SCSI.0.0 ] Parameter ------------------ID LUN Value -------------------0 0 Key Operation ... .........................................
The Boot Console Interface Booting and Resetting the Model 743 In most boot console menus, you can enter the following to reset the system and return to the automatic boot process: 77 Enter Resetting the System The act of resetting your system causes it to restart completely. It is similar to turning the system off and then back on again. Reset the system by pressing the Rst/Abt switch on the front panel of the Model 743 to the Rst (left) position.
The Boot Console Interface Searching for Bootable Media Searching for Bootable Media The initial search conducted by the boot console handler locates devices that might contain bootable media. Unless configured otherwise in the boot console handler, the ISL (Initial System Loader) automatically searches for bootable media.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths Displaying and Setting Paths This section provides instructions for selecting the primary path, selecting an alternate path, and reordering the boot device list. A path is the hardware address of a device that is attached to the I/O system of your system.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths 1 Enter The system displays the Primary Path information, as shown: PRIMARY PATH is now [ SCSI.6.0 ] Key Device Path --- ----------------------------------------1 SCSI.6.0 QUANTUM FIREBALL1050S 2 SCSI.5.0 QUANTUM FIREBALL1050S ... .........................................
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths Selecting the Alternate Path From the Path Configuration menu, enter the following to access the Alternate path menu: 2 Enter Reordering the Search Control List Follow these steps to reorder the list of boot devices. 1 From the Main Menu, select the Mode Configuration menu by entering the following: 3 Enter The system displays the Mode Configuration menu as shown.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths ==== CONSOLE SEARCH CONTROL ================== Now editing mode [ USER ] and has been edited. Key --1 2 3 4 5 Search Order List ----------------------------------------CONSOLE PATH GRAPHICS 1 GRAPHICS 2 RS-232 (A) RS-232 (B) Available Modules --- ----------------------------------------6 Null device 7 GRAPHICS 4 8 GRAPHICS 3 ... .........................................
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode This section provides instructions for displaying and setting the fastboot mode using the Mode Configuration menu. When fastboot is enabled, your system does a quick check of the memory during its power-on self tests. This enables the system to complete its boot process more quickly.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode 2 From the Mode Configuration menu, select Control Flags by entering 5 Enter. Table A-2 lists the menu items and describes their meaning. The system displays the General Control menu, as shown.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode Table A-2 Control Mode Configuration - Control Flags Setting Indications Fast Boot YES means that optional selftests will not be executed and that tests on some interfaces and devices such as graphics will be minimized. Because HP-UX and HP-RT require that console and all graphics devices be initialized before control is given to the OS, it is strongly recommended that Fast Boot be left at NO.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Secure Boot Mode Displaying and Setting the Secure Boot Mode This section provides instructions for displaying and setting the secure boot mode for your Model 743. There may be circumstances in which you would not wish to allow anyone to attempt to boot your system from a device other than the device you have specified, or to control the system from any console other than the one you have designated.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Secure Boot Mode The system displays the Mode Configuration menu, as shown. ==== MODE CONFIGURATION ====================== Mode is now [ USER ] Key Edited Mode Attribute Class ------------------------------------------1 Boot Search Control 2 Console Search Control 3 Keyboard Search Control 4 Test Configuration 5 Control Flags ... .........................................
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Secure Boot Mode The system displays the Control Flags menu. ==== CONTROL FLAGS ========================= Mode is now [ USER ] Key --- Enable Control Feature ----------------------------------------- 1 NO Fast Boot 2 NO Secure Mode 3 YES Auto Boot Select 4 NO Diagnostics to RS-232 (A) 5 NO Error Logging 6 NO Interactive ISL 7 NO Repeat Scan for Boot Devices 8 NO Interactive Console Search .........................................
The Boot Console Interface Displaying the LAN Station Address Displaying the LAN Station Address This section provides instructions for displaying the LAN station address for your system. The LAN station address (“LANIC ID”) of your system is the label that uniquely identifies the LAN connection for it at the link level (the hardware level). It is sometimes necessary for you to supply this address to other users.
The Boot Console Interface Displaying the LAN Station Address 2 From the Hardware Information menu, select I/O ASIC by entering the following to display the Hardware Component Info screen, as shown. Note: in this example, the LAN address for your system is 080009-010203. Give this address to your system administrator. 1 Enter ==== Hardware Component Info ================= I/O ASIC Rev 2.0 SCSI LAN 080009-010203 RS-232 (A) HP PARALLEL AUDIO PS/2 (0) PS/2 (1) Key Operation ................................
The Boot Console Interface System Configuration Menu System Configuration Menu This menu allows configuration information to be entered which does not lend itself to menu operations. As a general rule, considerable knowledge about the system is required before proper values can be entered here. The exact format and value limits of data entered here is peculiar to what is being configured.
The Boot Console Interface System Configuration Menu The general sequence of operations in this menu is: 2 Type 1 to choose BPN configuration. 3 Type in the data (CPU data, Anchor and AM code as one line, for example as indicated by the “value examples” listed below the “AM code” line. 4 Press Enter to exit this menu. There are 3 data values for BPN, separated by spaces. Values not entered are ignored. Values entered or shown with a “0x” prefix are hex numbers; otherwise they are decimal.
Index A audience, Preface-2 audio, 1-19 B backplane jumpers, 3-4 switches, 3-4 Boot Console Handler (BCH), 6-5, A-2 boot device, A-7 bootable media, A-14 booting, A-12 BPN support, A-27 C cables audio, 1-10 connecting audio, 4-9 keyboard, 4-13 mouse, 4-13 D daisy-chains, 3-4 display format, A-8 documentation conventions, Preface-7 E EEPROM, A-3 electrostatic discharge, Preface-3 emissions regulations, Preface-2 emissions regulations, Preface-2 Korean, Preface-3 VCCI, Preface-3 environmental requirements,
Index README, 1-17 reboot, 5-5 regulations emissions, Preface-2 regulatory statements, Preface-2 related manuals, Preface-4 release documents, Preface-4 release notes, 1-16 removal, 3-10 requirements environmental, 1-12 power, 3-4 resetting, A-12 revision history, Preface-6 S safety precautions, 2-4 symbols, Preface-8 safety information, Preface-2 secure boot, A-22 shut down, 5-6 signals bus grant, 3-4 IACK, 3-4 slot configuration, 1-3 speaker, 1-10, 1-19 T tools, 2-3 required, 3-6 troubleshooting, 6-2 tur
