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Digital Equipment CorporationVAXstation 4000 Model 90Service InformationEK-KA490-SV. A01Digital Equipment Corporation

D–3 Miscellaneous Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–5D–4 Cables and Terminators . . . .

System Console Commands, ContinuedBOOTThe BOOT parameter is the default boot device.The boot device can be set to a bootable SCSI drive or thenetwork

System Console Commands, ContinuedExample:This example shows the information the SHOW CONFIGcommand displays.>>> SHOW CONFIGKA49-A V0.0-051-V

System Console Commands, ContinuedResponse Meaning9 NI OK Ethernet10 SCSI OK SCSI and drives11 AUD OK Sound12 COMM OK DSW21 communications deviceDEVIC

System Console Commands, ContinuedResponse MeaningVMS/VMB The VMS device name, and console boot name forthe device.ADDR Ethernet hardware address or S

System Console Commands, ContinuedDIAGENVThe DIAGENV parameter determines the diagnostic environmentthat the diagnostics run under. Table 4–2 lists th

System Console Commands, ContinuedSetting theDiagnosticEnvironmentTo set the diagnostic environment, enter a console command listedin Table 4–3. Note

System Console Commands, ContinuedERRORThe ERROR parameter displays extended error information aboutany errors that occur during the last execution of

System Console Commands, ContinuedETHERThe ETHER parameter displays the Ethernet hardware address.The SET command does not apply.Example:>>>

System Console Commands, ContinuedHALTThe HALT parameter determines the recovery action that thesystem takes after power-up, system crash, or halt. Th

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PrefaceOverviewPurpose andAudienceThis manual is a support and reference document for DigitalServices personnel who perform maintenance work on theVAX

System Console Commands, ContinuedMOPThe MOP bit enables the NI (Ethernet) listener while the systemis in console mode. The listener can send and rece

System Console Commands, ContinuedResponse MeaningPSDW0>>> xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Old password (only ifa password has beenpreviously set)PSWD1>&

System Console Commands, ContinuedTRIGGERThe TRIGGER bit enables the entity-based module (EBM).With EBM and the NI listener enabled (TRIGGER = 1, MOP=

System Console Commands, ContinuedDepositThe DEPOSIT command is used to write to memory locationsfrom the console.Syntax:DEPOSIT /QUALIFIERS ADDRESS D

System Console Commands, Continued>>> DEPOSIT/P/N:5 00100000 01234567P 00100000 01234567P 00100004 01234567P 00100008 01234567P 0010000C 0123

System Console Commands, ContinuedThe ADDRESS specifies the address (or first address) to be read.Example:This example reads the Ethernet hardware addre

System Console Commands, ContinuedBootThe boot command starts the bootloader, which loads theoperating system and starts it. The boot command causes t

System Console Commands, ContinuedCONTINUEThe CONTINUE command switches the system from consolemode to program mode. The CPU starts running at the cur

System Console Commands, ContinuedSTARTThe START command sets the program counter (PC) and startsthe CPU. The command causes the system to exit consol

Alternate ConsolesDescriptionThe Model 90 provides two ways to use alternate consoles if thegraphics subsystem fails. Console commands can be enteredo

Overview, ContinuedOrganization(continued)Appendix A, Diagnostic Error Codes, contains tables listingerror codes, error messages, and utilities.Append

Alternate Consoles, ContinuedThe following VAXstation 4000 computer parameters must beset:— A console password— MOP, TRIGGEROnce the Model 90 is set u

Alternate Consoles, Continued6 FPU OK ! Floating point accelerator7 IT OK ! Interval timer8 SYS OK ! Other system functions9 NI OK ! Ethernet10 SCSI O

Chapter 5Diagnostic TestingOverviewIn this ChapterThis chapter describes the diagnostic testing and test commandsthat are used with the Model 90 syste

Overview, ContinuedUpdating Firmware by DiskTroubleshootingFor the troubleshooting process, it is assumed that problems arenot caused by such things a

Diagnostic FunctionsThe system firmware provides the diagnostic functions listed inTable 5–1.Table 5–1 Diagnostic FunctionsFunction DescriptionPower-Up

System Power-Up TestOverviewThe system power-up self-test sequentially tests the devices in thesystem. This test takes about one minute to complete fo

System Power-Up Test, ContinuedAt the end of the power-up sequence the system entersconsole mode, as indicated by the >>> prompt, if the HALT

System Power-Up Test, ContinuedFigure 5–2 Unsuccessful Power-Up?? 001 10 SCSI 003432MB08-00-2b-04-03-12LJ-01825-TI0>>>KA49-A V1.0Continu

System Power-Up Test, ContinuedErrorInformationThe general format for error information is:?? Fru Dev_nbr Dev_nam Err_nbrFormat Meaning?? Two question

Overview, ContinuedConventionsThis guide uses the following conventions:Convention DescriptionWARNING Contains important information thatrelates to pe

Displaying System ConfigurationConfigurationCommandsThe Model 90 firmware provides two configuration commands,SHOW DEVICE and SHOW CONFIG.SHOW DEVICE dete

Displaying System Configuration, ContinuedColumn MeaningADDR If the device is an Ethernet device, the ADDRcolumn shows the Ethernet address. If thedevi

Displaying System Configuration, ContinuedExample:>>> SHOW CONFIGKA49-A V0.0-051-V4.008-00-2B-F3-31-0316 MBDEVNBR DEVNAM INFO------ ------ ---

Displaying System Configuration, ContinuedResponse Meaning11 AUD OK Sound12 COMM OK DSW21 Communications deviceTo determine the quantity of memory in t

Displaying Additional Error InformationOverviewUse the SHOW ERROR utility to obtain detailed errorinformation about any failing device. To determine i

Setting Up the Diagnostic EnvironmentProcedureYou must take the following actions before running a self-test:Step Action Comment1 Put the system incon

Setting Up the Diagnostic Environment, ContinuedSetting theDiagnosticEnvironmentTo set the diagnostic environment, enter one of the consolecommands li

Device TestsDevice TestIDs andMnemonicsTable 5–4 lists the device tests and corresponding mnemonics,decimal ID, binary ID, and loopback requirements.T

Device Tests, ContinuedRunningSelf-TestsThis section describes the test command interface used to runthe self-test on a device. Table 5–4 lists the de

Device Tests, ContinuedTo test a range of devices, separate the device numbers beingtested by a colon (:). To separate individual tests or ranges ofde

Device Tests, ContinuedDevices can be specified individually, or as a range using theconventions listed in Table 5–5. The following table describes the

Self-Test DescriptionsThis section describes the following self-tests. The test IDs andmnemonics are listed in Table 5–4.TOY/NVRLCSPX/SPXg/gtDZSCSI DM

Self-Test Descriptions, ContinuedChecks the NVR for valid data. If the NVR is not initialized,a register test is performed on all of the NVR locations

Self-Test Descriptions, ContinuedDZ Self-Test (T3)The DZ self-test tests the serial line controller.Setup NotesThe DZ Interrupt test fails in the Digi

Self-Test Descriptions, ContinuedLK401 TestChecks for the presence of an LK401 when the console deviceis a video device.Mouse testChecks for the prese

Self-Test Descriptions, ContinuedThe following tests are included:Byte Mask testChecks the byte mask signals that are generated by the CPU.This test i

Self-Test Descriptions, ContinuedInterval TimerSelf-Test (T 7)The following test is included:Interrupt testEnables the interval timer interrupts. It l

Self-Test Descriptions, ContinuedSets up the SGEC data structures and initializes the SGECchip, which causes the SGEC to perform a single word DMAread

Self-Test Descriptions, ContinuedSCSI Self-Test(T 10)The SCSI self-test is for the SCSI controller.Setup NotesCDROM devices fail in extended mode if m

Self-Test Descriptions, ContinuedThe following tests are included:Register testVerifies that the 53C94A Controller Chip registers are fullyfunctional.

Chapter 1System ModuleIntroductionIn this ChapterThis chapter describes the features of the VAXstation 4000 Model90 system module. The topics covered

Self-Test Descriptions, ContinuedAudio Self-Test(T 11)The audio self-test tests the sound chip.The following tests are included:Register testPerforms

Self-Test Descriptions, ContinuedEPROM testChecks the EPROM dual access; EPROM bus arbitration.Host Interrupt testChecks the host interrupt; verifies o

Self-Test Descriptions, ContinuedTable 5–7 (Continued) TURBOchannel Adapter Self-Test (13)Self-Test FunctionTCA Interrupt Generates an interrupt.Tests

System Test Environment ConfigurationOverviewThe system test is a strenuous test of the workstation. All devicesare exercised simultaneously to find sys

System Test MonitorRunning theSystem TestThis section describes the test command interface to use to runthe system test on a device or on the whole sy

System Test Monitor, ContinuedThis example runs two passes of the system test in customermode.>>>T 100This example runs the system test for s

System Test Monitor, ContinuedResponse MeaningKA49-A The system module ID.V1.0 The ROM version number.CU The environment in which the test isrunning.0

System Test Monitor, ContinuedWhen a device fails, the device status line in the response becomesthe error message. You can get extended error informa

System Test Monitor, ContinuedEach system diagnostic is also able to display extended status anderror information on its own summary screen. Figure 5–

System Test Monitor, ContinuedBurst Mode - Performs in the same way as functional modeexcept the lines are tested at 19.2K baud, 8-bit characters, and

System OverviewOverviewThe KA49 CPU module combines with either the 4-MB or 16-MB(or both) SIM modules to form the CPU/memory subsystem forthe VAXstat

System Test Monitor, ContinuedNetworkInterconnectSystem TestThis section explains the Network Interconnect (NI) System test.Setup NotesThe selected NI

System Test Monitor, ContinuedSCSI SystemTestThis section describes the SCSI system test.CAUTIONDo not use manufacturing mode in the field. Thiserases

System Test Monitor, ContinuedThe following tests are included:Inquiries testPerforms inquiries to find out which devices are connected tothe SCSI bus.

System Test Monitor, ContinuedExamples:The following is an example of a successful SCSI system testmessage:10 SCSI ################## 4The following e

System Test Monitor, ContinuedIn order for writes to occur, a key pattern must be installed onwriteable removable media (floppies and tapes). The key p

UtilitiesOverviewTEST commands run or display available utilities. Utilities caneither be run with all parameters input at the command line orthe util

Utilities, ContinuedStep Action Comment1 Enter T/UTIL 2 The LCSPX main utilityroutine displays a list of theavailable utilities (as shown inFigure 5–7

Utilities, ContinuedFigure 5–7 Utilities ListLJ-02217-TI0>>> T/UT 20 - SPX-wh-scrn1 - SPX-rd-scrn2 - SPX-bl-scrn3 - SPX-gn-scrn4 - SPX-4c-cb

Utilities, ContinuedThe console firmware provides the following utilities:Utility Group FunctionsLCSPX/SPXg/gt (2) Provides colored screens and geometr

Utilities, ContinuedLCSPX UtilityMenuThe following is an example of the LCSPX utility menu. Anexplanation of the items is included to the right of the

System Overview, ContinuedCPUComponentsTable 1–1 lists the major hardware components found on theKA49 CPU module.Table 1–1 Major ComponentsDC246 Centr

Utilities, ContinuedNI UtilityThe NI utility is invoked by the SET or SHOW commands, not bythe TEST/UTIL command. The NI utility functions are:SET/SHO

Utilities, ContinuedSCSI UtilitiesThe SCSI utilities are described in the next table.Table 5–9 SCSI UtilitiesUtility FunctionSHOW DEVICE This is a con

Utilities, ContinuedInvoking SCSIUtilitiesThe next table describes how to invoke the SCSI utilities.Table 5–10 Invoking SCSI UtilitiesStep Action Resu

Utilities, ContinuedCommand CommentT/UT 10 Enter this command (or T/UT SCSI)1 - SCSI-flp_key Floppy key utility.2 - SCSI-tp_key Tape key utility.3 - SC

Utilities, ContinuedSCSI UtilityNotesFollow these guidelines about the SCSI utilities:Never run a SCSI utility on the Host ID (ID = 6).An error mnemon

MIPS/REX EmulatorInvoking theEmulatorEnter the following command to invoke the MIPS/REX emulator:>>> T/UT TCAThe system responds with the fol

MIPS/REX Emulator, ContinuedOptionSelf-TestsEnter the following command for self-test availability:>>T TC0/?flasheprom68Ksramrmapphycsrmacelmcam

MIPS/REX Emulator, ContinuedOption ErrorMessageExampleThe following is an example of an emulator self-test errormessage.Example:>> t tc0 flash 1

Product Fault ManagementOverviewThis section describes how errors are handled by the microcodeand software, how the errors are logged, and how, throug

Product Fault Management, Continuedthese errors do not result in a machine check exception or highlevel interrupt (results in device level IPL 14–17 v

System Overview, ContinuedChip LocationsFigure 1–1 shows the major chip locations on the KA49 CPUmodule.Figure 1–1 KA49 CPU Module ComponentsNVAXNMCNC

Product Fault Management, ContinuedDetermine if the threshold has been exceeded for variouserrors (typically the threshold is exceeded if three errors

Product Fault Management, ContinuedCrash process or system, dependent upon PSL (current mode)with a fatal bugcheck for the following situations:— Retr

Product Fault Management, ContinuedNOTEThe results of the VMS error handler may be preservedwithin the operating system session (for example,disabling

Product Fault Management, ContinuedEach entry consists of a VMS header, a packet header, and one ormore subpackets (Figure 5–9). Entries can be of var

Product Fault Management, ContinuedMachine CheckExceptionEntriesMachine check exception entries contain, at a minimum, amachine check stack frame subp

Product Fault Management, ContinuedProcessorRegisterSubpacketINT54, INT60, polled, and some machine check entries contain aprocessor register subpacke

Product Fault Management, ContinuedBugcheckEntriesBugcheck entries generated by the VMS kernel error handlerinclude the first 23 registers from the Pro

Product Fault Management, ContinuedCorrectableMemory ErrorEntriesCorrectable memory error entries have a memory (single-bit error)SBE reduction subpac

Product Fault Management, ContinuedFigure 5–14 Correctable Read Data Entry Subpacket Header31000708151623240.4.Logging ReasonPage Mapout CNTMEMCONVali

Product Fault Management, ContinuedEach memory CRD entry represents one unique DRAMwithin the memory subsystem. A unique set, bank, andsyndrome are st

Central Processor UnitOverviewFigure 1–2 shows how, functionally, the KA49 CPU module isdivided into five major areas.Central processing subsystemGraph

Product Fault Management, ContinuedIf the FOOTPRINT/DRAM experiences another error(CRD CNT > 1), VMS sets HARD SINGLE ADDRESSor MULTIPLE ADDRESSES

Product Fault Management, ContinuedAs in this example, the VMS error handler also provides supportfor the /INCLUDE qualifier, such that CPU and MEMORY

Product Fault Management, ContinuedInterpretingCPUFaults UsingANALYZE/ERRORIf the following two conditions are satisfied, the most likely FRUis the CPU

Product Fault Management, ContinuedV A X / V M S SYSTEM ERROR REPORT COMPILED 14-JAN-1992 18:55:52PAGE 1.******************************* ENTRY 1. ****

Product Fault Management, ContinuedNOTEOwnership (O-bit) memory correctable or fatal errors(MESR <04> or MESR <03> of the Processor regist

Product Fault Management, ContinuedNOTEAlthough the VMS error handler has built-in featuresto aid services in memory repair, good judgment isneeded by

Product Fault Management, Continuederrors. The FOOTPRINT longword for this entrycontains the message ‘‘Uncorrectable ECC errorsdue to disown write’’.

Product Fault Management, ContinuedMEMCON 00010101MEMORY CONFIGURATION:MS44-AA Simm Memory Module (4MB)Loc 0AMS44-AA Simm Memory Module (4MB)Loc 0BMS4

Product Fault Management, ContinuedIn the next example, 5ffb8 (under the page frame number [PFN]column) is identified as the single page that has been

Product Fault Management, ContinuedLook for the following:SCRUBBEDIf SCRUBBED is the only bit set in the STATUS register,memory modules should not gen

First Edition, August 1992The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should notbe construed as a commitment by Digital E

Central Processor Unit, ContinuedFigure 1–2 KA49 CPU Module Block DiagramDMA RAMSQUARTSCSITOYSYNC COMLEDSCNFG REGSOUNDEID ROMSPXG& GTGRPHCSADAPTCO

Product Fault Management, ContinuedNOTEUnder VMS, the page mapout threshold iscalculated automatically. If "PAGE MAPOUTTHRESHOLD EXCEEDED" i

Product Fault Management, ContinuedNOTEIf footprints are being generated for more than onememory module, especially if they all have the samebit in er

Product Fault Management, ContinuedMEMORY CRD ENTRY 1.FOOTPRINT 0000003DMEMORY ERROR STATUS:_SIMM MEMORY MODULE: LOCATION0A_set = 0.Bank = BVALID ENTR

Product Fault Management, Continuedlogged by the host, and one or more device attention and otherassorted entries logged by the device drivers.In thes

Product Fault Management, ContinuedMEMCON 00010101MEMORY CONFIGURATION:MS44-AA Simm Memory Module (4MB)Loc 0AMS44-AA Simm Memory Module (4MB)Loc 0BMS4

Product Fault Management, Continued0000000000000000ARB FAIL CNT = 0.SEL FAIL CNT = 0.PARITY ERR CNT = 0.PHASE ERR CNT = 0.BUS RESET CNT = 0.BUS ERROR

Using MOP Ethernet FunctionsConsoleRequesterThe console requester can receive LOOPED_DATA messages fromthe server by sending out a LOOP_DATA message u

Using MOP Ethernet Functions, ContinuedIdentify the system’s Ethernet circuit and circuit state, enter theSHOW KNOWN CIRCUITS command from the system

Using MOP Ethernet Functions, ContinuedNCP>LOOP CIRCUIT ISA-0 PHYSICAL ADDRESS 08-00-2b-28-18-2CASSISTANT PHYSICALADDRESS 08-00-2B-1E-76-9E WITH MI

Using MOP Ethernet Functions, Continued***system 2***$ MCR NCPNCP>SET MODULE CONFIGURATOR CIRCUIT ISA-0 SURVEILLANCE ENABLEDNCP>SHOW MODULE CONF

Central Processor Unit, ContinuedCentralProcessingSubsystemThe NVAX CPU (DC246) chip is the heart of the KA49 CPUmodule. It executes the VAX base inst

User Environmental Test PackageOverviewWhen the user environmental test package (UETP) encountersan error, it reacts like a user program. It either re

User Environmental Test Package, ContinuedUETP Log FilesUETP stores all information generated by all UETP tests andphases from its current run in one

User Environmental Test Package, ContinuedPossible UETPErrorsThis section lists some problems you might encounter whilerunning UETP.The following are

FEPROM Firmware UpdateOverviewKA49 firmware is located on four chips, each 128 KB by 8 bits ofFLASH programmable EPROMs, for a total of 512 KB of ROM.

FEPROM Firmware Update, ContinuedA firmware update utility image consists of two parts: the updateprogram and the new firmware, as shown in Figure 5–16.

FEPROM Firmware Update, ContinuedUpdatingFirmware byEthernetTo update firmware across the Ethernet, the ‘‘client’’ system (thetarget system to be updat

FEPROM Firmware Update, ContinuedStep Action Comment3 On the client system,enter the commandBOOT/100 EZ at theconsole prompt (>>>).The system

FEPROM Firmware Update, Continued***** On Server System *****$ MCR NCPNCP>SET CIRCUIT ISA-0 STATE OFFNCP>SET CIRCUIT ISA-0 SERVICE ENABLEDNCP>

FEPROM Firmware Update, ContinuedUpdatingFirmware onDiskThis table describes how to update firmware on disk.Step Action1 Create a top level directory o

FEPROM Firmware Update, ContinuedExample 5–1 FEPROM Update by Disk>>> b/100 dka100Bootfile: [firmware]bl9.sys-DKA100FEPROM BLASTING PROGRAM--

Central Processor Unit, ContinuedSystemSupportSubsystemThe system support subsystem handles the basic functionsrequired to support the console in a sy

Updating Firmware On TapeOverviewTo update firmware on tape, the system must have a TZ30 tapedrive.If you need to make a bootable tape, copy the bootab

Updating Firmware On Tape, ContinuedStep Action Comment3 After the FEPROMupgrade program isloaded, press Y at theprompt to start theFEPROM blast.CAUTI

Updating Firmware On Tape, Continued>>> BOOT MKA5002..Bootfile: KA49_V41_EZ-MKA5001..0..FEPROM BLASTING PROGRAMblasting in V4.1...---CAUTION-

Updating Firmware On Tape, ContinuedFEPROMUpdate ErrorMessagesThe next table lists the error messages generated by the FEPROMupdate program and the ac

Updating Firmware On Tape, ContinuedPatchableControl StoreLoading ErrorMessagesThe next table lists the error messages that may appear if thereis a pr

Chapter 6FRUsRemoval andReplacementOverviewIntroductionThis chapter describes how to remove and replace the fieldreplaceable units (FRUs) in the Model

PrecautionsRemoving andInstalling FRUsOnly qualified service personnel should remove or install FRUs.NOTEIt is the customer’s responsibility to back up

System FRU RemovalBefore StartingPerform these preliminary steps before removing and replacing aFRU.Step Action1 Verify that the symptom is not caused

System FRU Removal, ContinuedSystem FRULocationsFigure 6–1 shows the location of the system FRUs.Figure 6–1 System FRU Locations7028107-01COVER ASSEMB

System PreparationPrepare theSystemPrepare the system for removing or replacing FRUs by followingthese next steps.1. Shut down the operating system.2.

Central Processor Unit, ContinuedSound generatorFour asynchronous linesTime-of-Year clockEthernet identification ROMNVAX CP-BusBus AdapterTo provide bu

System Preparation, ContinuedNOTEAfter adding the new device or module, haltthe system when you first turn it on. Usethe diagnostic tests described in

System Preparation, ContinuedTo determine the quantity of memory in the system, look atthe MEM line. The memory line (line 5) shows that there is80 MB

Mass Storage Drive RemovalOverviewThis section describes how to remove mass storage devices fromthe VAXstation 4000 Model 90 workstation.Mass storage

Mass Storage Drive Removal, ContinuedStep Action Comment6 Lift the drive from thebracket.7 Match the SCSI IDwith the error code toverify that the fail

Mass Storage Drive Removal, ContinuedStep Action Comment2 Set the SCSI IDjumpers of the topdisk drive as specifiedin Table 6–1.The jumpers are used in

Mass Storage Drive Removal, ContinuedFigure 6–4 RZ24 Disk Drive SCSI ID Jumper LocationLJ-00622-TI0E2E3E1SCSI IDJumpersTerminatorPacks50-Pin SCSISigna

Mass Storage Drive Removal, ContinuedFigure 6–5 RZ25 Disk Drive SCSI ID Jumper LocationMLO-005323P1P2P3Continued on next page6–12

Mass Storage Drive Removal, ContinuedThe following table lists the hard disk drive SCSI jumpersettings.Table 6–1 Hard Disk Drive SCSI Jumper SettingsS

Mass Storage Drive Removal, ContinuedRRD42 CDROMDrive RemovalThis section describes how to remove an RRD42 CDROM drive.Figure 6–1 shows the RRD42 CDRO

Mass Storage Drive Removal, ContinuedStep Action2 The SCSI ID jumpers should be in the factory-setpositions for SCSI ID 4. This is the default SCSI ID

Central Processor Unit, Continuedthrough a scatter/gather map that allows physically discontiguouspages of data to appear to be contiguous to the bus

Mass Storage Drive Removal, ContinuedInstalling aNew DriveTo install a new drive, reverse the steps in RRD42 CDROM DriveRemoval. You do not need to pu

Mass Storage Drive Removal, ContinuedUse the following procedure to verify or set the drive type numberswitches and the SCSI ID settings.Step Action1

Mass Storage Drive Removal, ContinuedFigure 6–8 RX26 (Diskette) Drive SCSI ID Switch LocationMLO-002886Down (On)Up (Off)1 2 3123Switches Positions:SCS

Mass Storage Drive Removal, ContinuedTZK10(Tape) DriveReplacementBefore installing the new drive, verify the drive ID setting.Figure 6–9 shows the dri

Mass Storage Drive Removal, ContinuedInstalling aNew DriveTo install a new drive, reverse the steps in the TZK10 QIC TapeDrive Removal procedure. You

Power Supply RemovalRemoving thePower SupplyThis section describes how to remove the system power supply(H7819-AA) from the system box. Figure 6–1 sho

Power Supply Removal, ContinuedPower SupplyReplacementTo install a new power supply, reverse the steps in the PowerSupply Removal procedure. You do no

Module RemovalOverviewThe following sections describe how to remove and replace theVAXstation 4000 Model 90 system modules.NOTERefer to System Prepara

Module Removal, ContinuedLight andSwitchesModuleReplacementTo replace the light and switches module, perform the followingsteps:Step Action1 Align the

Module Removal, ContinuedFigure 6–10 Memory Module IdentificationCA-A8AA-A8AA = 4 MegabyteMemory BoardCA = 16 MegabyteMemory BoardLJ-00499-TI0MS44 Memo

Central Processor Unit, Continuedcache memory, as well as providing a secure interlock mechanismfor synchronization between NVAX and the I/O devices.T

Module Removal, ContinuedNOTEMemory modules must always be removed startingfrom the front of the system. For example, to replacethe module at the rear

Module Removal, ContinuedMS44 MemoryModuleReplacementTo install a new MS44 memory module, perform the followingsteps.NOTEWhen installing memory module

SPXg 8-Plane OptionOverviewThe SPXg 8-plane option includes the following:One graphics subsystem processor moduleOne 8-plane frame buffer moduleTwo 2-

SPXg 8-Plane Option, ContinuedFigure 6–11 Removing the SPXg 8-Plane Option12Graphics Boards21MR-0234-92DGRFI GasketSwitchPackageContinued on next page

SPXg 8-Plane Option, ContinuedInstalling theSPXg 8-planeOptionReassemble the option assembly with the new FRU as follows:Step Action Comment1 If the n

SPXg 8-Plane Option, Continued6 See Figure 6–14. Carefullytilt the assembly intoposition.The two hooks on the system box subchassis slipthrough the sq

SPXg 8-Plane Option, ContinuedFigure 6–13 Installation DetailsWMO_SPXGGT_009RFIGasketVideoConnectorVideoConnectorBracketFrameBufferGraphicsSubsystemPr

SPXg 8-Plane Option, ContinuedFigure 6–14 Installing the SPXg 8-plane OptionGraphics Boards12RFI GasketSwitchPackage1H-BracketTail Bracket4325FrameBuf

SPXgt 24-Plane OptionOverviewThe SPXgt 24-plane option includes the following:One graphics subsystem processor moduleOne 24-plane frame buffer moduleP

SPXgt 24-Plane Option, ContinuedRemoving theSPXgt 24-PlaneOptionThe shape and size of the 24-plane frame buffer module prohibitsremoving the SPXgt as

Central Processor Unit, ContinuedNon-privileged software can access the GPRs and the processorstatus word (bits <15:00> of the PSL). The IPRs an

SPXgt 24-Plane Option, ContinuedFigure 6–15 Removing the SPXgt 24-Plane Option5MR-0218-92DG1Tail BracketH-BracketTail BracketRFI Gasket533BoardLatches

SPXgt 24-Plane Option, ContinuedInstalling theSPXgt 24-PlaneOptionReassemble the option assembly with the new FRU as follows:Step Action1 Align the gr

SPXgt 24-Plane Option, ContinuedFigure 6–16 Installing the SPXgt 24-Plane OptionGraphics Boards12Tail BracketRFI Gasket1H-BracketTail Bracket2LJ-02220

CPU ModuleSystem Module(CPU) RemovalThis section describes how to remove the system module.CAUTIONWear an antistatic wrist strap and place an antistat

CPU Module, ContinuedNOTEWhen the system module is replaced, the EthernetROM must be removed and installed on the newsystem module, otherwise, the Eth

DSW21 Removal and ReplacementDSW21RemovalTo remove the DSW21 from the system box, perform the followingsteps:Step Action1 Remove the system box cover.

Bezel RemovalSystem BezelRemovalUse the next procedure and refer to Figure 6–1 to remove thesystem bezel.Step Action1 Remove the cover.2 Remove the re

Bezel Removal, ContinuedSynchronousCommunicationsAdapter CablesAdapter cables for the synchronous communications adaptervary according to the option.

Bezel Removal, ContinuedInstalling theSynchronousCommunicationsAdapterThis section describes how to install the synchronouscommunications adapter inte

Bezel Removal, ContinuedEnvironmentalSpecificationsTable 6–4 lists the synchronous communications modelenvironmental specifications.Table 6–4 Environmen

Central Processor Unit, ContinuedInternalProcessorRegistersThe internal processor registers (IPRs) that are implemented bythe KA49 CPU chip, and those

Bezel Removal, ContinuedNOTEDe-rate the maximum operating temperature by 1.82degrees Celsius for each 1000 meters of altitude abovesea level.This devi

Clearing System PasswordNOTEPower to the system must be off to perform thisprocedure.To clear the system password, short the two triangles on thesyste

Testing the VAXstation 4000 Model 90 SystemTesting theSystemThis section describes how to test the system after completing theremoval or replacement p

Testing the VAXstation 4000 Model 90 System, ContinuedStep Action2 Display the system device configuration by using theSHOW CONFIG command (see the Sys

TURBOchannel OptionOverviewThe TURBOchannel option is a high-performance input/outputinterconnection that provides a data communications path. Itallow

Shipping ContentsTURBOchannelAdapterComponentsFigure 6–17 shows the components that ship with theTURBOchannel adapter.Figure 6–17 TURBOchannel Adapter

Shipping Contents, ContinuedAdapterComponentDescriptionsTable 6–6 describes the TURBOchannel adapter componentsshown in Figure 6–17.Table 6–6 TURBOcha

Shipping Contents, ContinuedTURBOchannelOptionComponentsFigure 6–18 shows the components that ship with theTURBOchannel option.Figure 6–18 TURBOchanne

TURBOchannel Adapter and Option ModulesTURBOchannelAdapterand OptionRemovalTable 6–7 provides an overview of how to remove and replace theTURBOchannel

Installing the TURBOchannel OptionInstallationOverviewTable 6–8 provides an overview of the TURBOchannel optioninstallation procedure. Each step is ex

Interrupts and ExceptionsOverviewBoth interrupts and exceptions divert execution from the normalflow of control. An interrupt is caused by some activit

Installing the TURBOchannel Option, ContinuedTOUCH HERESpaceAs soon as you remove the cover, and before you remove anythingelse, touch the space label

Installing the TURBOchannel Option, ContinuedRemove theOption PlateRemove the option plate that covers the TURBOchannel optionport opening.Squeeze the

Installing the TURBOchannel Option, ContinuedFigure 6–21 Inserting the TURBOchannel Adapter BoardTouch hereMasseToque aquiHier beruhrenMLO-008168Repla

Installing the TURBOchannel Option, ContinuedAttaching theFCC ShieldAttach the FCC shield to the front of the TURBOchannel optionmodule, over the meta

Installing the TURBOchannel Option, ContinuedInstall theTURBOchannelOptionInstall the TURBOchannel option module to the right of thegraphics board.Sli

Installing the TURBOchannel Option, ContinuedAttach theOption PlatePlace the metal option plate over the outside of theTURBOchannel option, as shown i

Installing the TURBOchannel Option, ContinuedTesting theInstallationTo test your TURBOchannel option installation, follow theinstructions in Testing t

TURBOchannel SpecificationsSpecificationsTable 6–9 provides the specifications for the TURBOchanneloption.Table 6–9 TURBOchannel SpecificationsAir flow 150

Appendix ADiagnostic ErrorCodesOverviewIn this ChapterThe system firmware always tries to report any detected hardwareerrors to the console device and

Interrupts and Exceptions, ContinuedInterruptPriority LevelsTable 1–3 lists KA49 interrupt conditions, associated prioritylevels, and SCB offsets. Not

Overview, Continued— TURBOchannel Adapter— LCSPXSystem Test Error Messages— SCSI— DSW21 Communications DeviceUtility Error Messages— SCSI— LCSPX— SPXg

Error MessagesOverviewThe system reports two kinds of self-test errors.Errors that display on the console immediately after runningthe self testThese

Error Messages, ContinuedMessage Meaning10 The device identification (decimal). This valuecorresponds to the left bank of four LEDs(hexadecimal). This

Error Messages, ContinuedMessage MeaningFirst line of error message?? Indicates whether the failure is fatal or non-fatal.A double question mark (??)

Error Messages, ContinuedFRU CodesThe FRU code identifies the field replaceable unit that failed. TheFRU codes and their names are listed in the followi

Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–1 (Continued) FRU CodesCode FRUSCSI Drive Codes 100-199Code Drive with ID100 0110 1120 2130 3140 4150 5160 6170 7A–7

Self-Test Error MessagesTOY/NVRTable A–2 lists the TOY/NVR self-test decimal and hexadecimalerror messages and their meanings.Table A–2 TOY/NVR Self-T

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–2 (Continued) TOY/NVR Self-Test Error MessagesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning129 81 Update in progress has fail

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedExtended Error Format001 000A ssssssss cccccccc lprlprlp llllllll rrrrrrrr eeeeeeeeFormat Meaningssssssss The sub-e

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedThe suberror codes reported by the DZ self-test are as follows:Table A–4 DZ Suberror codesSuberror(hexadecimal) Mea

ContentsPreface1 System ModuleIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Interrupts and Exceptions, ContinuedTable 1–3 (Continued) Interrupt Priority LevelsPriority Level Interrupt Condition SCB Offset1A Correctable main me

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–4 (Continued) DZ Suberror codesSuberror(hexadecimal) Meaning56 DZ Interrupt test - Character received !=Cha

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedOBITTable A–6 lists the OBIT self-test decimal and hexadecimal errorcodes.Table A–6 OBIT Self-Test error codesDecim

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedCACHETable A–7 lists the CACHE self-test decimal and hexadecimalerror codes.Table A–7 CACHE Self-Test Error codesDe

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedExtended errors reported by the SCSI DMA, OBIT, and BCACHEtests are formatted as follows:001 000a aaaaaaaa bbbbbbbb

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–8 MEM Self-Test Error CodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning64 40h Bank 0 1 or more SIM modulesmissing.66 42h Ban

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedExtended Error Format:xxx 4 MEM yyyyxxx 00a bbbbbbbb cccccccc dddddddd eeeeeeeeFormat Meaningxxx The FRU where the

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–9 (Continued) MEM SIM Module FRU ValuesFRU(decimal)SIMModule BANK046 1H 1047 0D 0FPUTable A–10 lists the flo

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–10 (Continued) FPU Self-Test Error CodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning1538 602 CVTFD/CVTFG Instruction test ha

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–10 (Continued) FPU Self-Test Error CodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning3586 E02 TSTF Instruction test has faile

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–11 (Continued) FP Exception VectorsVector Description018 Reserved operand vector01c Reserved Addressing mod

Interrupts and Exceptions, ContinuedTable 1–3 (Continued) Interrupt Priority LevelsPriority Level Interrupt Condition SCB Offset16 IRQ_H[2] asserted U

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedExtended Error Format:This format displays when there is an invalidate filter RAM error.001 0010 aaaaaaaa rrrrrrrr e

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–14 (Continued) NI Self-Test Error CodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning28 1C Network Address ROM: bad testpatter

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–14 (Continued) NI Self-Test Error CodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning72 48 SGEC Chip self-test: Self-Testloopb

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–14 (Continued) NI Self-Test Error CodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning112 70 SGEC Address filtering: initializat

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedNI EXTENDED ERROR FORMAT 1h: Register Error0001 0001 aaaaaaaa bbbbbbbb ccccccccFormat Meaningaaaaaaaa The register

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedNI EXTENDED ERROR FORMAT Eh: Transmit Error0001 000E aaaaaaaa bbbbbbbb cccccccc ddddddddFormat Meaningaaaaaaaa Actu

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedNI EXTENDED ERROR FORMAT 11h: Interrupt Error0001 0011 aaaaaaaaFormat Meaningaaaaaaaa Actual value of SGEC CSR5SCSI

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–15 (Continued) SCSI Self-Test Error CodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning28 1C SCSI Interrupt test Low Ipl, Mask

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–15 (Continued) SCSI Self-Test Error CodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning66 42 SCSI Map Error Test, Map Error Wi

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedEXTENDED ERROR FORMAT B(h):This error format is used by the register test.001 000B aaaaaaaa bbbbbbbb ccccccccFormat

Interrupts and Exceptions, ContinuedTable 1–4 Exception CategoriesException Class InstancesArithmetic traps/faults Integer overflow trapInteger divide-

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedEXTENDED ERROR FORMAT D(h):This error format is used when not enough data is returned to theself-test after a SCSI

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedFormat Meaninggggg Mode of operationhhhh Byte 14 of the request sense packet (deviceFRU)iiii Information about the

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedFormat Meaningkkkkkkkk Request sense keyEXTENDED ERROR FORMAT 10(h):This error format is used when a request sense

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedEXTENDED ERROR FORMAT 11(h):This error format is used when the data out phase sends lessbytes than expected.aaa 001

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedEXTENDED ERROR FORMAT 12(h):This error format is used when an unsupported message is seen.aaa 0012 bbbbcccc ddddeee

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedEXTENDED ERROR FORMAT 13(h):This error format is used by the Map Error test.aaa 0013 bbbbcccc dddddddd eeeeeeee fff

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedEXTENDED ERROR FORMAT 14(h):This error format is used by the Data Transfer test when thenumber of bytes received fr

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedThe FRU reported by all error formats is either 1 for the systemboard FRU, or (100 + device_id*10 + logical unit nu

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–16 (Continued) SCSI Information ValuesInformationDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning12 C Selected bit set in Contro

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–16 (Continued) SCSI Information ValuesInformationDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning26 1A SCSI Reset bit set in Con

Interrupts and Exceptions, ContinuedTrapExceptionsA trap is an exception that occurs at the end of the instructionthat caused the exception. Therefore

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–16 (Continued) SCSI Information ValuesInformationDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning44 2C Phase did not go to messa

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–16 (Continued) SCSI Information ValuesInformationDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning61 3D Unexpected message reject

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedMode ValuesThe mode values reported by some extended SCSI self-test errorsare as follows:Table A–17 SCSI mode value

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedAudioTable A–18 lists the decimal and hexadecimal error codesreturned by the AUD self-test.Table A–18 AUD Self-Test

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–18 (Continued) AUD Self-Test Error CodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning48 30 AUD$INTR_RECEIVE_BYTE_AVAILABLE te

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedFormat Meaningcccccccc The contents of data register (DR)dddddddd TBSEXTENDED ERROR FORMAT 11(h):This error format

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedDSW21 SynchCommunicationsTest ErrorCodesTable A–19 lists the DSW21 Synch communications test errorcodes.Table A–19

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–19 (Continued) Synch Comm Device Test ErrorCodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning38 26 Invalid testSynch Comm. De

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–19 (Continued) Synch Comm Device Test ErrorCodesDecimal Hexadecimal MeaningSynch Comm. IMP Failures128 80 I

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–19 (Continued) Synch Comm Device Test ErrorCodesDecimal Hexadecimal MeaningSynch Comm. IMP Failures148 94 I

Cache MemoryOverviewThe NVAX memory subsystem follows a hierarchical structure.The VIC, Pcache, Bcache, and finally the main memory form thehierarchica

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–19 (Continued) Synch Comm Device Test ErrorCodesDecimal Hexadecimal MeaningSynch Comm. IMP Failures174 AE I

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–19 (Continued) Synch Comm Device Test ErrorCodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning222 DE Memory free error224 E0 U

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–19 (Continued) Synch Comm Device Test ErrorCodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning250 FA ROM Test252 FC ROM Checks

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–19 (Continued) Synch Comm Device Test ErrorCodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning266 10A ROM Test error268 10C FB

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–20 (Continued) TURBOchannel Adapter Self-TestError CodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning0010 000A FIFO Not empty

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedDecimalFormatThe following example shows a TCA decimal error code.>>>T TCA| |?? 013 13 TCA 0026Hexadecimal

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedExample:>> T TC0 ?REX CMDS:T TC0 / <tstnam> | ?T TC0 SCRIPT <scriptnam>T TC0 INITT TC0 CNFGT TC0

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedROM ObjectSymbolsThe following table defines the ROM object symbols.Symbol Meaning--> Symbolic link* Executable i

Self-Test Error Messages, Continuedt ${#}/rtostimt ${#}/botimt ${#}/extlpbkt ${#}/extmemtstt ${#}/dmatst>>DEFINITION${#} is script language for

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedThe option test results are option dependent. TURBOchanneloptions can display the tests differently. Some options s

Cache Memory, Continuedlayer for storing references. Furthermore, care must be taken toensure that the state of the system is singularly and accuratel

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedExample:>> T TC0 SCRIPT PST-Q*emul: t tc0 pst-qt 0/flasht 0/epromt 0/68Kt 0/sramt 0/rmapt 0/phycsrt 0/mact 0/

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedThe initialization object is optional, therefore a TURBOchanneloption may or may not have an initialization functio

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedCorrective ActionCheck the option seating, and the option connector and optionROM for bent pins.MessageERR-MIPS - R

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–21 Synch Communications Self-Test SequenceNumbersTest NumberDecimal Hexadecimal Routine Description01 01 im

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–21 (Continued) Synch Communications Self-TestSequence NumbersTest NumberDecimal Hexadecimal Routine Descrip

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–21 (Continued) Synch Communications Self-TestSequence NumbersTest NumberDecimal Hexadecimal Routine Descrip

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–21 (Continued) Synch Communications Self-TestSequence NumbersTest NumberDecimal Hexadecimal Routine Descrip

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedFormat Meaningaaaa Test statusbbbb Data size (1=byte access, 2=word access,4=long access)cccc Address lowdddd Addre

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedFormat Meaningkkkk Current SCC modellll Current protocolmmmm Data sizennnn Current channel speedoooo Address lowppp

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedFormat Meaningjj External channel countkkkk Current SCC modellll Current protocolmmmm Data sizennnn Current channel

Cache Memory, ContinuedThe VIC is a 2-KB, direct-mapped cache for caching I-streamdata. The VIC is located within the NVAX CPU chip. In order toreduce

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedFormat Meaningii Internal loopback mode (0=internal,1=external)jj External channel countkkkk Current SCC modellll C

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedFormat Meaninggg Current channel under test (1, 2, 3)hh Current electrical interfaceii Internal loopback mode (0=in

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedFormat Meaningff Current software revisiongg Current channel under test (1, 2, 3)hh Current electrical interfaceii

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedExtended Error Format 0008:This format is used by the synchronous communication optionnull request.020 0008 0008 00

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedExtended Error Format 10:This format is used by the DSW21 communications device when itfirst executes code, and is u

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedLCSPXThe LCSPX module provides error information that can beutilized to identify faults down to a logical block. Th

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedFailing LogicalBlock FieldThe failing logical block field points in an area that can be usedas a starting point for

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–24 Test Number SummaryTest NumberHexadecimal/Decimal Test01/01 TBC Register02/02 TBC Horizontal Timing03/03

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–24 (Continued) Test Number SummaryTest NumberHexadecimal/Decimal Test19/25 ScanProc Copy Opaque Rectangle1A

Self-Test Error Messages, Continued??0010022 SPXG 008022004400 00000000 00000000 00000000Extended Data 6Extended Data 5Extended Data 4Extended Data 3E

Cache Memory, Continuedscheme, the write operation updates the contents of the Pcache,and the write operation is propagated to the next level of memor

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTest NumbersThe following table lists all the tests provided in the SPXG self-test ROM. The test number is found in

Self-Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–26 (Continued) Test Number SummaryTest NumberHexadecimal/DecimalLED Codes(Hexadecimal)0150/0336 ScanProc St

System Test Error MessagesSCSITable A–27 lists the error codes returned by the SCSI systemtest.Table A–27 SCSI System Test Error CodesDecimal Hexadeci

System Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–27 (Continued) SCSI System Test Error CodesDecimal Hexadecimal Meaning142 8E Wrong number bytes read when

System Test Error Messages, ContinuedFormat MeaningFRU Field replaceable unit (hexadecimal if FRUgotten from request sense packet)CMD SCSI command tha

System Test Error Messages, ContinuedThere are 9 error codes possible for each line:1 - not all characters transmitted2 - 1st character not received3

System Test Error Messages, Continued4 - VAXELN5 - System0 00:00:00:00 test run timeYY is the specific error code.Table A–28 list the NI system test er

System Test Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–28 (Continued) NI System Test Error CodesError Source (X) Error Code (YY) Meaning5 0A Timeout waiting for

Utility Error MessagesSCSITable A–29 describes the errors returned by a SCSI utility. AllSCSI utility errors have the format:text_message information_

Utility Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–30 Additional SCSI Information Values for UtilitiesInformationDecimal Meaning176 Bad utility number received

Main Memory SystemOverviewThe main memory system is implemented in the NVAX memorycontroller chip (NMC). The NMC communicates with SIM modulesover the

Utility Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–30 (Continued) Additional SCSI Information Valuesfor UtilitiesInformationDecimal Meaning197 Illegal floppy dri

Utility Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–31 Menu Item MeaningsMenu Item Action0 Draws a full white screen1 Draws a full red screen2 Draws a full green

Utility Error Messages, ContinuedSPXg/gtThe SPXg utilities provide some test patterns that can be used tovisually verify the video output and the moni

Utility Error Messages, ContinuedTable A–32 (Continued) Menu Item MeaningsMenu Item Action8 Draws a screen of squares with a dot inthe center of each

Appendix BReadingthe DiagnosticLEDCodesOverviewIn thisAppendixThis appendix describes how to interpret the diagnostic LEDs onthe console control panel

Diagnostic LED CodesOverviewThe system uses the eight LEDs on the control panel to indicatethe currently executing test. When power is turned on, all

Diagnostic LED Codes, ContinuedError CodeTablesThe rest of this chapter contains tables listing the LED codes,descriptions, and corresponding FRU.Tabl

Diagnostic LED Codes, ContinuedTable B–1 (Continued) Power-up and Initialization LED Codes(1111 XXXX)LEDDepiction1Code Description FRU1111 1001 F9h In

Diagnostic LED Codes, ContinuedTOY/NVR LEDCodesTable B–2 TOY and NVR LED Codes (0001 XXXX)LED Depiction Code Description FRU0001 0000 10h TOY and NVRc

ROM MemoryOverviewThe system board ROM contains processor restart, diagnostic andconsole code, and the primary bootstrap program. Another smallROM is

Diagnostic LED Codes, ContinuedIf the graphics option fails, the system may not display a consoleerror message. In this case you must use the error LE

Diagnostic LED Codes, ContinuedDZ LED CodesTable B–5 DZ LED Codes (0011 XXXX)LED Depiction Code Description FRU0011 0000 30h DZ Test hasbeen enteredSy

Diagnostic LED Codes, ContinuedCACHE LEDCodesTable B–6 Cache LED Codes (0100 XXXX)LED Depiction Code Description FRU0100 0001 41h Error in thedata sto

Diagnostic LED Codes, ContinuedMemory LEDCodesTable B–7 Memory FRU LED Codes (0101 XXXX)LED Depiction Code Description FRU0101 0000 50h Memory bytemas

Diagnostic LED Codes, ContinuedSystem DeviceLED CodesTable B–8 System Device LED Codes (1000 XXXX)LED Depiction Code Description FRU1000 0000 80h ROM

Diagnostic LED Codes, ContinuedTable B–9 (Continued) NI LED Codes (1001 XXXX)LED Depiction Code Description FRU1001 0111 97h NI ReceiveMISS/BUFFERtest

Diagnostic LED Codes, ContinuedTable B–10 (Continued) SCSI Device LED Codes (1010 XXXX)LED Depiction Code Description FRU1010 0100 A4h SCSI Maperror t

Diagnostic LED Codes, ContinuedDSW21CommunicationsDevice LEDCodesTable B–12 DSW21 Communication Device LED Codes (1100XXXX)LED Depiction Code Descript

Diagnostic LED Codes, ContinuedTURBOchannelAdapter LEDCodesTable B–13 lists the TURBOchannel adapter LED codes.Table B–13 TURBOchannel Adapter LED Cod

Appendix CTroubleshootingOverviewIn thisAppendixThe tables in this appendix contain information to help youdiagnose problems. The tables list the symp

System Console Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2Alternate Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Graphics ControllerOverviewThe VAXstation 4000 Model 90 workstation supports threegraphics options: LCSPX, SPXg, and SPXgt. The LCSPX moduleis a low c

TroubleshootingOverviewTroubleshooting is the process of isolating and diagnosingproblems with the system. When the system does not operateas describe

Troubleshooting, ContinuedTable C–1 (Continued) System ProblemsSymptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionWall socket maynot be operative.Try a different

Troubleshooting, ContinuedTable C–1 (Continued) System ProblemsSymptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionAlternate consoleswitch is inwrong position.Tur

Troubleshooting, ContinuedTable C–1 (Continued) System ProblemsSymptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionPower supplyconnector tosystem moduleis not sea

Troubleshooting, ContinuedTable C–1 (Continued) System ProblemsSymptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionIncorrect bootdevice wasspecified.Change the def

Troubleshooting, ContinuedTable C–2 (Continued) Monitor ProblemsSymptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionContrast andbrightnesscontrols areset incorrec

Troubleshooting, ContinuedMouse/TabletProblemsTable C–3 Mouse/Tablet ProblemsSymptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionSystem bootsbut mouse oroptional

Troubleshooting, ContinuedTable C–4 (Continued) Keyboard ProblemsSymptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionKeyboard strokesare inconsistent.– Disconnect

Troubleshooting, ContinuedTable C–5 (Continued) Drive ProblemsSymptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionTwo SCSIidentifiers areset to the sameID number.R

Troubleshooting, ContinuedTable C–6 (Continued) Network ProblemsSymptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionNetwork switchis not setcorrectly.If Ethernet

Graphics Controller, ContinuedTable 1–6 Diagnostic ROM/Configuration Register Bit DefinitionsBit Name Definition<31> Scanproc Test This bit is driv

Troubleshooting, ContinuedAudioProblemsTable C–7 Audio ProblemsSymptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionNo audio tone(beep) when thesystem is turnedon.

Troubleshooting, ContinuedTable C–8 (Continued) Expansion Box ProblemsSymptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionPower light isoff.Power cord is notconne

Appendix DFRU Part NumbersOverviewIn thisAppendixThe tables in this chapter provide the names and part numbersfor the field replaceable units (FRUs) fo

PrecautionsOverviewOnly qualified service personnel should remove or install FRUs.Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage integrated circuits.Always u

Model 90 System Box FRUsTable D–1 contains the part numbers for the Model 90 FRUs.Table D–1 System Box FRUsPart Number DescriptionModules54-21177-01 K

Model 90 System Box FRUs, ContinuedTable D–1 (Continued) System Box FRUsPart Number DescriptionMemory Modules54-19145-AA (MS44L-AA) 4-MB cost-reduced

Model 90 System Box FRUs, ContinuedTable D–2 (Continued) System MonitorsPart Number DescriptionVRT19-(DA,*D3,D4),HA,H419" ColorVRM17-HA,H4,(AA,A4

Model 90 System Box FRUs, ContinuedTable D–3 (Continued) Miscellaneous HardwarePart Number Description70-28107-01 Top plastic cover74-40430-01 Bracket

Model 90 System Box FRUs, ContinuedTable D–4 (Continued) Cables and TerminatorsPart Number Description17-02876-01 Internal wire harness power cable17-

Network Interface ControllerOverviewThe KA49 includes a network interface that is implemented bythe second generation Ethernet controller (SGEC). This

Model 90 System Box FRUs, ContinuedTable D–4 (Continued) Cables and TerminatorsPart Number Description17-00606-10 System power cable (IEC to 3-prong a

Expansion Box FRUsTable D–6 contains the part numbers for the expansion box.Table D–6 Stand-Alone Tabletop DevicesPart Number DescriptionRWZ01-AA Opti

Expansion Box FRUs, ContinuedTable D–8 SZ16 Expansion Box Miscellaneous HardwarePart Number DescriptionBA46X-AA (70-28107-01) Vertical standBA46X-AB D

Expansion Box FRUs, ContinuedTable D–9 SZ16 Expansion Box Cables and TerminatorsPart Number Description12-30552-01 SCSI Terminator17-00606-10 Power ca

Expansion Box FRUs, ContinuedTable D–11 SZ03 Miscellaneous HardwarePart Number Description12-30934-01 Screw, sems 6-32 PAN .250 TORX74-43972-01 Bracke

IndexAAdapter boardinserting TURBOchannel (fig.), 6–58Adapter Component Descriptions, 6–52Alternate consolesduring power-up, 2–3Network console, 4–25ex

Console commandsSET/SHOW (cont’d)SCSI, 4–17TRIGGER, 4–18Console devices, 2–5Console driver interface, 2–31Console mode, 2–5Console ModeInput and Outpu

Error Messages (cont’d)SYS Device, A–21TOY/NVR, A–8Error reportingconsole error codesFRU, A–6ErrorsCorrectable ECC, 5–76uncorrectable ECC, 5–73Etherne

KKA49system module, 1–5KA49 CPU Module, 1–1LLCSPX Module, 1–26LCSPX Self-testerror codes, A–77LCSPX Self-Test, 5–20LCSPX utilities, 5–46Menu, 5–47LCSP

PPasswordconsole, 4–16features, 4–16systemclearing, 6–47Patchable Control StoreError messages, 5–102Performing I/O, 2–31Physical addressessystem ROM,

Serial Line ControllerOverviewThe serial line controller handles four asynchronous serial lines.The DC7085 chip is used as the serial line controller.

SGEC, 1–9Shared console interface areaoverview, 2–32SHOWERROR, A–4SHOW CONFIG, 4–7, 5–9SHOW DEVICE, 5–8SIM module (Single in-line memorymodule), 6–28S

TTest Dispatcher, 2–6TestingTURBOchannel installation, 6–62Testing the Installation, 6–62Testing the System, 6–48Test NumbersLCSPX, A–78SPXG/gt, A–82T

VVAXsimPLUS, 5–56VMSerror handling, 5–57event record translation, 5–68VMS Error Logging and Event Log Entry,5–60Voltage select, 3–3WWatch Chip Registe

Time-of-Year ClockOverviewThe time-of-year (TOY) clock consists of an MC146818BM CMOSwatch chip that keeps the date and time of day and contains 50byt

SCSI ControllerOverviewThe SCSI interface is a single-ended, bi-directional, 8-bit-wide busto which up to eight devices can be attached. The KA49 syst

SCSI Controller, ContinuedSCSI BusSignalsTable 1–8 describes the SCSI bus signals used by the SCSIcontroller.Table 1–8 SCSI Bus SignalsBus Signal Desc

DSW21 Synchronous Communications AdapterOverviewThe DSW21 syncrhonous communications adapter is asynchronous serial communications interface for the V

DSW21 Synchronous Communications Adapter, ContinuedFigure 1–5 DSW21 Connections128K BYTEPROM256K BYTESRAMEDALPALCONTROLLOGICMC68302IMPRAWINTERRUPT50-P

Chapter 2FirmwareOverviewIntroductionThis chapter provides an overview of the VAXstation 4000 Model90 system firmware. The firmware is located in four E

Installing the TURBOchannel Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–55TURBOchannel Specifications . . . . . . . . .

Power-Up Initialization CodeOverviewThe power-up initialization code is executed when power isapplied to the VAXstation 4000 Model 90 workstation or a

Power-Up Initialization Code, ContinuedTable 2–1 (Continued) Power-Up Initialization SequenceStage What the System Does5 Tests the serial lines. If th

Power-Up Initialization Code, ContinuedTable 2–1 (Continued) Power-Up Initialization SequenceStage What the System Does7 Test dispatcher tests the fun

Console ModeOverviewThe VAXstation 4000 Model 90 console mode allows operation of aconsole device, which can be one of the following:A workstation vid

Extended Self-TestOverviewThe extended self-tests are started by entering the TESTcommand at the console prompt, followed by the test numberor numbers

Extended Self-Test, ContinuedTable 2–2 (Continued) Test Dispatcher ProcedureStage What the Dispatcher Does6 Reads the flags field in the DCT to determin

UtilitiesOverviewA utility test is started at the console prompt by entering acommand using the following format:TEST/UTIL dev_nbr util_nbr op1...opnF

Utilities, ContinuedTable 2–3 (Continued) Running a Utility ProcessStage Dispatcher Process6 Reads the flags field in the DCT to determine if the utilit

System TestOverviewThe system test tests the device interaction in the system bycreating maximum DMA and interrupt activity. The test consistsof:Modifi

System ROMOverviewThe base VAXstation 4000 Model 90 firmware contains 512 KB ofROM split into four 128-KB wide ROMs. This provides the full32-bit wide

2–6 Main Configuration Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–212–7 Device Configuration Table .

System ROM, ContinuedFigure 2–2 System ROM Part FormatReserved for ROM set DataReserved for ROM set DataVersionROM Byte NumberManufacturing Check Data

System ROM, ContinuedSystem ROMPart FormatTable 2–4 shows the part formats in the system ROM.Table 2–4 System ROM Part FormatsByte Name DescriptionWor

System ROM, ContinuedSystem ROMSet FormatTable 2–5 shows the physical addresses in the system ROM. Theseaddresses are fixed.Table 2–5 System ROM Physic

System ROM, ContinuedTable 2–5 (Continued) System ROM Physical AddressesPhysical Address Name Description2004.008A Systemdiagnosticfirmwarerevision num

Option ROMOverviewEach option in the Model 90 system has its own ROM firmware.The ROM memory on the option board may be implemented asdiscussed in the

Option ROM, ContinuedByte Name Description00h Data pathindicatorIndicates the size of the ROM datapath. The data path must be one of thefollowing:1: O

Option ROM, ContinuedByte Name Description07h ROM partlengthIndicates the length of each byteaddress in the set. It is the number ofbytes associated w

Option ROM, ContinuedName DescriptionOption revision This number controls changesin both the option hardware andfirmware.Option index value An index va

Configuration TableOverviewInformation on the VAXstation 4000 Model 90 devices is stored inthe system configuration tables during the power-up initializ

Configuration Table, ContinuedFigure 2–6 Main Configuration TableLJ-00104-TI0Minor Version IDNumber of Devices0Number of Devices *8(Number of Devices *8

6–13 Installation Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–326–14 Installing the SPX

Configuration Table, ContinuedTable 2–6 (Continued) MCT ComponentsName DescriptionPointer to deviceconfiguration table1Points to the DCT for the particu

Configuration Table, ContinuedFigure 2–7 Device Configuration TableLJ-00105-TI0((NBR_OF_DIRS-1)*10)+2CEntry Point OffsetCode LengthPhysical Address of M

Configuration Table, ContinuedThe components of the DCT are as follows:Table 2–7 DCT ComponentsName DescriptionMinor version ID Tracks minor changes in

Configuration Table, ContinuedTable 2–7 (Continued) DCT ComponentsName DescriptionSize ofpermanentmemoryAmount of permanent memory (in pages) that has

Configuration Table, ContinuedTable 2–7 (Continued) DCT ComponentsName DescriptionDP SIZE Contains the data path size of the ROM in which the piece of

Driver DescriptorOverviewAny device that provides a shared port driver or shared classdriver must provide a descriptor that supplies the Model 90 base

Driver Descriptor, ContinuedName DescriptionLength of driver Contains the length of the devicedriver in bytes. This field is usedby both the base syste

Interfacing to Diagnostic DriversOverviewThe network device contains routines to UNJAM the device and torun self-test routines, system test routines,

Interfacing to Diagnostic Drivers, ContinuedOverview(continued)Call the INIT_DRIVER routine with the followingparameters:— Pointer to the I/O segment

Console Driver InterfaceOverviewThe Model 90 console code is split into a class/port driver scheme.The class driver contains the main console function

4–6 Processor Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–214–7 BOOT Command Syntax . . . . . . .

Console Driver Interface, Continuedline, the console responds to the serial line driver for both inputand output.The console class driver contains the

Console Driver Interface, ContinuedThe SCIA data structure is shown in Figure 2–11.Figure 2–11 SCIA Data StructureLJ-01822-TI0Console TypeLK401 Keyboa

Console Driver Interface, ContinuedConsole PortDriverThe fields of the console port drivers driver descriptor are thesame as the console class drivers

Chapter 3System ConfigurationOverviewIn this ChapterThis chapter describes the system box used with the VAXstation4000 Model 90 workstation and its com

System BoxOverviewThe BA46 enclosure is used for desktop and floorstandinstallations of the VAXstation 4000 Model 90 system. Figure 3–1shows the Model

System Box, ContinuedMass StorageDevice AreasThe Model 90 system box can hold two half-height, fixed mediadrives (8.9 cm [3.5 in]) in the H bracket (fr

System Box, ContinuedAC power for system monitorPower SupplySpecificationsThe power supply specifications are listed in the following tables.Input Speci

System Box, ContinuedParameter SpecificationsMinimum Typical Maximum+12.1 V reg.Short term+11.70 V +12.10 V +12.50 V+12.1 V reg.Long term+11.50 V +12.1

System Box, ContinuedParameter SpecificationsMinimum Typical MaximumRipple and noise(except +5.1 V and+3.3 V)10 MHz to50 MHz1.0% 2.0%Ripple and noise10

System Box, ContinuedFigure 3–2 Internal CablingPowerSupplyGraphicsBoardRemovable Drive(RRD42, RX26, TZK10 Drives)Fixed DiskDrivesSCSI CableLJ-02218-T

A–18 AUD Self-Test Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–45A–19 Synch Comm Device Test Error

System Box, ContinuedSystem BoxControl PanelThe controls and indicators for the system box are located behindthe flip-down door on the front bezel (Fig

System Box, ContinuedAlternate console switch This switch selects either the graphicsterminal or printer/console port to be the system’s console.Halt

System Box, ContinuedFigure 3–4 Model 90 I/O PanelLJ-00639-TI07654321891011Continued on next page3–10

System Box, ContinuedTable 3–2 lists external system devices and their cables.Table 3–2 External System Devices and CablesDevice/Cable Cable P/N Descr

System Box, ContinuedSystem BoxSpecificationsThe system box specifications are listed in the following tables.Table 3–3 lists the system box operating c

Chapter 4Using the ConsoleOverviewIn this ChapterThis chapter describes the system console commands and how touse alternate consoles. Diagnostic comma

System Console CommandsStandardConsoleCommandsStandard console commands for the VAXstation 4000 Model 90are listed by functional groups as follows:Ope

System Console Commands, ContinuedOperatorAssistanceCommands(continued)REPEATThe REPEAT command repeats a console command entered onthe same line foll

System Console Commands, ContinuedSET and SHOWCommandsThe SET and SHOW commands are used to set and examinesystem parameters. Table 4–1 lists the SET/

System Console Commands, ContinuedTable 4–1 (Continued) SET/SHOW ParametersParameter Meaning SET SHOWSCSI System SCSI ID X XTRIGGER Enable networkcons