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Model 743 Owner's Guide
HP Part No. A2636-90606
Edition E1097
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  • Page 1 Model 743 Owner’s Guide HP Part No. A2636-90606 Edition E1097 Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 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 MER- CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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) Preface-2 Australia EMC Standards Preface-3 VCCI Class A ITE Preface-3 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...
  • Page 4 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 2-3...
  • Page 5 Keyboard and Mouse 3-5 Board Computer Installation 3-6 Tools Required 3-6 Preliminary Requirements 3-6 Installing a Single VME Slot 743 into an HP Card Cage 3-6 Installing a Dual-Slot Model 743 3-7 Non-HP Installation 3-8 HP Installation (Other than Primary CPU) 3-9...
  • Page 6 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 Installation Procedure 4-17 Testing the Printer Installation 4-19 HP Parallel 4-19...
  • Page 7 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 5-6 Using the Command Line 5-6 6 Solving Problems Interpreting the LEDs 6-3 Managing a Boot Failure 6-5...
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 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 Connector 4-17 Model 743 LED Location 6-3...
  • Page 10 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...
  • Page 11 Preface Preface-1...

  • Page 12: Safety And Regulatory Statements Preface-2

    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. Regulatory Statements...

  • Page 13: Australia Emc Standards Preface-3

    Hewlett-Packard’s system certification tests were conducted with HP-sup- ported 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.

  • Page 14: Related Manuals Preface-4

    Related Manuals If you are using HP-UX, refer to the following manuals for more informa- tion: •...
  • Page 15 If you are using HP-RT, refer to the following manuals for more informa- tion: • 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 •...

  • Page 16: Revision History Preface-6

    Revision History The revision history for each edition of the manual is listed below: HP Part No. A2636-90014 A2636-90603 A2636-90606 Preface-6 Edition Revision History First printing E0297 Second printing E1097 Third printing...

  • Page 17: Documentation Conventions Preface-7

    Documentation Conventions Unless otherwise noted in the text, this guide uses the following symbolic conventions. user-supplied values sample user input output literal values Italic words or characters in for- mats and command descriptions represent values that you must supply. In examples, information that the user enters appears in bold.

  • Page 18: Safety Symbols And Conventions Preface-8

    Questions, Suggestions, or Problems If you have any questions, suggestions, or problems with our hardware, soft- ware, or documentation, please call 1-800-633-3600 (U.S. and Canada) or contact the HP Response Center for your country. Preface-8...

  • Page 19: Declaration Of Conformity Preface-9

    Declaration of Conformity Preface-9...
  • Page 20 Preface-10...

  • Page 21: Model 743 Board Computer Overview

    Model 743 Board Computer Overview...

  • Page 22: Product Description

    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. The major sections within this chapter are: •...

  • Page 23: Product Description

    Model 743 typically boots from a hard disk drive. HP-UX may also be installed from an external DDS or CD-ROM drive. If a client on a LAN, HP-UX can be booted over the LAN. HP-RT 2.0 and later. Model 743 Board Computer Overview...
  • Page 24 Model 743 board computer. However, the HP-RT operating system supports only one graphics display, and HP-UX 10.x supports up to three graphics displays. • Main Memory CDE or HP VUE graphical user interface (HP-UX only) Source and binary code compatible with Series 700 product family.
  • Page 25 1 LAN AUI port (requires a conversion cable) 2 mini-DIN PS/2 ports 1 slot for RAM memory (memory cards can be stacked) CD-quality audio, supported only by HP-UX and requires a conversion cable PCMCIA adapter, supported only by HP-RT PMC bridge board (with two PMC sites, cannot be used w/HCRX,...

  • Page 26: Installation Overview

    Cable connectors for these ports are very small, but may be positioned so that a slight angle exists between them. This situation has been tested by HP and full functionality is maintained. CAUTION: The Model 743 Board Computer’s P2 connector has a local bus on the user- defined pins.

  • Page 27: Supported Products

    Only products with Hewlett-Packard approved parts, accessories, peripher- als, operating systems, and application programs are supported by Hewlett- Packard. Any product with other than HP approved hardware or software connected or installed must have the non-HP approved hardware and soft- ware removed by the customer before on-site repair is conducted.

  • Page 28: Accessory Cards

    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 A4504A PMC Bridge Adapter - provides two sites for third party PMC cards (HP-UX only) •...

  • Page 29: Typical External Devices

    HP A4303A LAN; High-Density 15-Pin to 15-Pin AUI HP A4304A Video; High-Density 15-Pin to Standard 15-Pin F HP A4305A Video; High-Density 15-pin to EVC connector HP A4167A Video; Standard 15-pin to EVC connector (for use with optional GSC 8-plane graphics card and EVC monitor) • Standard cables: HP K2296 SCSI;...

  • Page 30: Keyboard And Mouse

    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...

  • Page 31: Environmental Requirements

    Environmental Requirements Table 1-1 shows the environmental requirements for the Model 743. Table 1-1 Environmental Requirements Temperature Humidity Altitude Air flow CAUTION: Integrated circuit case temperatures must not exceed those shown in Figure 1-1. Model 743 Board Computer Overview Environmental Requirements Operating: 0˚...
  • Page 32 Model 743 Board Computer Overview Environmental Requirements CPU 95 VME Controller 90 ECL 95 I/O Controller 87 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.

  • Page 33: Operating System Overview

    For information on installing HP-UX, see the manual Installing and Updating HP-UX To get started with using HP-UX, go to Chapter 5 in this manual for in- formation on booting and running the system.

  • Page 34: Manuals For System Information

    • For administration information, see System Administration Tasks. • For a quick reference to commonly-used HP-UX commands, see the • HP CDE or HP VUE is the default interface for HP-UX. At some The following manuals are also useful: • If you have not yet installed your HP-UX system, see Managing HP- •...

  • Page 35: Online Sources Of Information (Hp-Ux And Hp-Rt)

    Panel, or by entering on a command line man command, where command is the name of the HP-UX command or routine you want to get informa- tion on. If you’re not sure of the command name you can enter man -k keyword, where keyword is a likely topic word to search on.
  • Page 36 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.

  • Page 37: Installing Hp-Ux And Hp-Rt

    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 Comput- ers, and the HP VUE User’s Guide.

  • Page 38: Audio

    Model 743 Board Computer Overview Audio Audio HP-UX includes audio software comprising an audio editor, Audio Applica- tion Program Interface (AAPI), and some sample programs. Audio output 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.

  • Page 39: Accessories Installation

    Accessories Installation...
  • Page 40 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. The major sections within this chapter are: •...

  • Page 41: 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 ( -inch) nutdriver. Preliminary Procedures Perform the following steps before installing or removing accessories. 1 Exit application programs.

  • Page 42: Safety Precautions

    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.

  • Page 43: 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.

  • Page 44: Installing Ram Cards

    Accessories Installation Memory Standoffs CPU Spacers Screws Figure 2-1 Installing RAM Cards Screws CPU Spacers Screws...

  • Page 45: 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.
  • Page 46 Accessories Installation GSC Expansion Kit Figure 2-2 Installing the GSC Expansion Kit M2.5x12 screws M2.5x6 screws...

  • Page 47: Adding The Front Panel Screws

    Accessories Installation GSC Expansion Kit Figure 2-3 Adding the Front Panel Screws...

  • Page 48: Gsc Mezzanine Cards

    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.

  • Page 49: Installing An Hcrx Graphics Board

    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.

  • Page 50: Hcrx Graphics Board Installation

    Accessories Installation GSC Mezzanine Cards remove it. See Chapter 3 of this book for instructions on removing and re- placing 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.

  • Page 51: Installing An Hcrx Graphics Board

    Figure 2-5 Installing an HCRX Graphics Board Front Panel screws M2.5X6 screws M2.5X12 screws Accessories Installation GSC Mezzanine Cards 2-13...

  • Page 52: Pmc Bridge Adapter And Expansion Adapter

    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.
  • Page 53 O-Ring Gasket Bezel blank 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.
  • Page 54 Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter keying pin. See Figure 2-7. O-Ring Gasket Bezel blank 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.
  • Page 55 Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter Standoffs (4) Screws (4) Bridge Adapter VME Connectors Figure 2-8 Removing Bridge Adapter Screws and EMI Gasket 2-17...
  • Page 56 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.
  • Page 57 10 Remove the EMI gaskets from the bezel of the board computer, if in- stalled. 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.
  • Page 58 Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter Bridge Adapter with Expansion Adapter Tabs (4) Front Bezel Screws (4) Figure 2-11 Installing the Bridge Adapter with the Expansion Adapter onto the Board Computer 2-20 GSC Connector Connector Screws (4)
  • Page 59 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 in- cluded in your kit. a Remove the logo and model labels from the ejector handles on your board computer, as shown in Figure 2-12.
  • Page 60 Accessories Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter b Slide the sleeves over each set of handles, as shown in Figure 2-13. Figure 2-13 Installing Ejector Handle Sleeves 2-22 Sleeves...
  • Page 61 Thread the springs included in the kit into the ejector handles on the PMC ex- pansion board, and with the springs compressed, slide the labels from the board computer into the sleeves, as shown in Figure 2-14. NOTE: To properly identify the board computer model and manufacturer, we strongly advise that the original labels from the board computer be placed into the ejector handle sleeves.
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63 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 ->...

  • Page 64: Pcmcia

    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. (Z5117- 90001) NOTE: A Model 743rt cannot support both a PCMCIA adapter and an HCRX/VME graphics mezzanine card because of temperature restrictions.

  • Page 65: Typical Installation In A Vme Card Cage

    Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage...
  • Page 66 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. The major sections within this chapter are: •...

  • Page 67: Configuring The Vme Card Cage

    Determining the VMEbus Card Cage Configuration If your Model 743 Board Has an HP A4262A Expansion Kit attached, and will be installed in an HP 9000 Series 700 Model 748 VME System Is single-board configured Was removed from its VME card cage to change or add accessories Is going to be installed for the first...

  • Page 68: Power Requirements

    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 If 100 MHz, current for +5V dc is 7.5A RAM cards x 0.2A each = Graphics subsystems FWD SCSI GSC card x 0.7A each = HCRX graphics board 2.0A...

  • Page 69: 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.

  • Page 70: Board Computer Installation

    Before you install the board computer into the VMEbus card cage, read the steps in “Configuring the VMEbus Card Cage,” earlier in this chapter. Installing a Single VME Slot 743 into an HP Card Cage Follow these steps to install the board computer into the VME card cage:...

  • Page 71: Installing A Dual-Slot Model 743

    Figure 3-1 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 exten- sion flush against the card cage.

  • Page 72: Non-Hp Installation

    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 user- defined pins. Verify that your VME card cage backplane makes no connections to J2/P2, rows A and C.

  • Page 73: Hp Installation (Other Than Primary Cpu)

    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 user- defined pins. The VME slot used by the Model 743 must make no connec- tions to J2/P2, rows A and C.

  • Page 74: Model 743 Removal

    Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Model 743 Removal Model 743 Removal Tools Required Model 743 removal requires the following tools: Static grounding wrist strap Light-duty flat-tipped screwdriver 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,”...

  • Page 75: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables...
  • Page 76 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. The major sections within this chapter are: •...

  • Page 77: Introduction

    • 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.

  • Page 78: Connecting A Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, Or Text-Only Terminal

    If your board computer does not have on-board graphics, it must first have at least one of these accessories installed: • HP A4262A GSC Expansion Kit and an HP A4267A 8-Plane Color • HCRX Graphics Board For instructions on installing a GSC Expansion Kit and Graphics Card, or an HCRX Graphics board, refer to Chapter 2 of this guide.

  • Page 79: Multi-Display Systems

    GSC mezzanine card HCRX graphics Multi-Display Systems HP-UX 10.10 and later supports up to three monitors simultaneously. To have more than one display on your system, you must have multiple graphics capability installed. Four architectures support multi-display systems: • On-board graphics and an expansion kit with one or two GSC graphics cards installed (one, two, or three displays).
  • Page 80 Connecting Cables Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Termi- CAUTION: Some CRT-based monitors are heavy. Use caution when lifting and unpacking the monitor. GSC 3 x 5 Graphics Connector Note: On-board and HCRX connectors require conversion cable. Figure 4-2 Connecting a Monitor to HCRX, GSC, or On-Board Video Connector 1 On-board graphics and HCRX board: a Plug the small connector of the conversion video cable into the video...

  • Page 81: Power Cord

    NOTE: Use of the (B) port requires that VME Services software be installed in the kernel under HP-UX. The (B) port is not supported during “cold installs” of HP-UX because VME Services is not installed in the “install kernel”. Figure 4-3...
  • Page 82 Connecting Cables Connecting a Single Monitor, Multi-Display System, or Text-Only Termi- 3 Plug the other end of the serial cable into the serial connector on the ter- minal. Once you have connected and powered on your terminal and board com- puter, you may need to reconfigure your board computer for the terminal to be the console (see Appendix A).

  • Page 83: Audio Connection

    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).
  • Page 84 Connecting Cables Audio Connection Table 4-2 lists the audio specifications, Figure 4-4 shows the audio connec- tor, and Table 4-3 shows the audio connector pinouts. Table 4-2 Audio Specifications Function Headphone maximum output level Input sensitivity Programmable input gain Programmable output attenuation Programmable rates Signal to noise ratio...
  • Page 85 Figure 4-4 Audio Connector Table 4-3 Audio Connector Pinouts Pin Number Signal Mic GND Line-in left Line-in right Headset right Headset left Mic-in A Mic-in B Line-in GND Headset GND Connecting Cables Audio Connection 4-11...

  • Page 86: Video Connection

    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 connec- tor, and Table 4-4 shows the video connector pinouts.

  • Page 87: 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;...

  • Page 88: Network Connection

    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 pro- vided for ThinLAN. Figure 4-7 shows the AUI LAN connector. Also refer to Figure 4-1.
  • Page 89 Table 4-6 AUI LAN Connector Pinouts Pin Number Signal CI-A DO-A DI-S (GND) DI-A CO-A (NC) CO-S (NC) CI-B DO-B DO-S (GND) DI-B +12V CO-B (NC) Connecting Cables Network Connection 4-15...

  • Page 90: Printer Connections

    If you don’t want to use SAM to install the printer, or if SAM is not on your system, you can use HP-UX commands directly to accomplish the same tasks. For information on using manual system administration procedures, see HP-UX System Administration Tasks.

  • Page 91: Printer Cables

    • 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”...
  • Page 92 Connecting Cables Printer Connections 6 Choose an appropriate selection on the sub-menu giving options for Par- allel, Serial, HP-IB, and so on. A screen provides you with the information on available parallel or serial interfaces. 7 If you chose Add Serial (RS-232C) Printer/Plotter, more than one serial interface could be listed.

  • Page 93: Testing The Printer Installation

    Scanjet interfaces are not supported. A high-density micro D-sub connector is used for the HP Parallel interface. An HP A4300A conversion cable is required to convert to a standard PC compatible 25-pin female D-sub cable. Figure 4-8 shows the HP parallel connector. Also refer to Figure 4-1.
  • Page 94 Connecting Cables Printer Connections Figure 4-8 HP Parallel Connector Table 4-7 shows the connector pinouts for the HP parallel connector. Table 4-7 HP Parallel Connector Pinouts Signal Number NSTROBE Data 0 Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4 Data 5...

  • Page 95: Rs-232 Ports

    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.

  • Page 96: Scsi Connection

    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 compat- ible with the current Series 700 products and supports 5 MB/sec data trans- fer rates.
  • Page 97 Table 4-9 SCSI Connector Pinouts Signal Number Signal Number Number DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 Data Parity Connecting Cables SCSI Connection Signal 4-23...
  • Page 98 Connecting Cables SCSI Connection 4-24...

  • Page 99: Powering On And Off

    Powering On and Off...

  • Page 100: Turning On The System

    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. The major sections within this chapter are: • Turning on the system...

  • Page 101: Turning On The System

    Model 743 to display on any console device. See “Configuring the Console Path and Display Format” in Appendix A. The green LED (on the right) on the panel blinks slowly until HP-UX is booted; then remains on. The red LED (on the left) will be on when power is activated and before HP-UX boots.
  • Page 102 Powering On and Off Turning On the System The following steps apply to HP-UX only. See HP-RT System Administra- tion 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 LAN- configured system from which to boot.

  • Page 103: Turning Off The System

    Turning the system back on initiates the boot sequence (see Appendix A of this book). If you want to shutdown and reboot an HP-UX system automatically, instead of the above procedure, simply enter the shutdown command with no options.

  • Page 104: Using Sam To Stop The Hp-Ux System

    5 Exit SAM using the appropriate function key. Using the Command Line For guidance on entering HP-UX commands and using the HP-UX file sys- tem, tools, and networking commands, see Using HP-UX. For more advanced work with shell programming, see Shells: User’s Guide.

  • Page 105: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems...
  • Page 106 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. The major sections within this chapter are: • Interpreting the LEDs • Managing a boot failure...

  • Page 107: Interpreting The Leds

    Green LED Figure 6-1 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.

  • Page 108: Led Indicators

    Solving Problems Interpreting the LEDs Table 6-1 LED Indicators SYSFAIL (Red) 1 Flash/sec. 4 Flash/sec. POWER Meaning (Green) No Power 2Hz Flash Normal Power-on/self- test Memory Failure CPU (board) Failure No console identified OS is booted with VME services failure OS is booted with VME services OK Possible Solution...

  • Page 109: Managing A Boot Failure

    After checking these items, power off the VMEbus host system. Wait five or ten seconds and power on the system. If the problem recurs, record the following information and report it to your HP service representative: Symptoms Status of the LED indicators Messages that appear on your system console.

  • Page 110: Printer Problems

    Solving Problems Printer Problems Printer Problems If you experience problems in printing, check the following: • The power cord for the printer is plugged in. • The printer is turned on. • The printer selection switches are set for online. •...

  • Page 111: A The Boot Console Interface

    The Boot Console Interface...

  • Page 112: The Boot Console Handler

    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 major sections within this chapter are: •...
  • Page 113 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.
  • Page 114 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) •...

  • Page 115: Using The Boot Console Handler Interface A

    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.
  • Page 116 The Boot Console Interface Using the Boot Console Handler Interface Table A-1 Main Menu Options Boot From a Device Path Configuration Mode Configuration Interactive Testing Firmware Information Hardware Software Information Operation This menu lets you select a device from a list of present working devices in the current hardware configuration.
  • Page 117 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 configura-...
  • Page 118 The Boot Console Interface Specifying a Boot Device To determine which devices are available as boot devices, enter: A list of devices similar to the following menu is displayed: Scanning for Boot devices. ==== BOOT FROM DEVICE ======================== Boot Device ----------------------------------------- LAN.15.20.92.249 INSTALL fibula LAN.15.20.93.16 INSTALL 15.20.93.16...

  • Page 119: 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 RS- 232C 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.

  • Page 120: Setting The Console Path

    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: If you are using a monitor (graphics) display, the message prompts you to enter a number, N, as follows: In either case, the action must be taken within about seven seconds in order to select the set of console display protocols which that particular screen rep-...
  • Page 121 Configuring the Console Path and Display Format ==== PATH CONFIGURATION ====================== PRIMARY PATH ALTERNATE PATH is now [ LAN.090009-723333 ] CONSOLE PATH KEYBOARD PATH is now Operation ----------------------------------------- Primary Boot Path Alternate Boot Path Console Path Keyboard Path Previous Menu Reset the System ---------------------------------------------- Press Key, then press [Enter/Return]...
  • Page 122 6 From this list, identify the set of parameters which describes your moni- tor. You can get this information from your HP-UX release notes (see Chapter 2). For a list of monitors supported on HP-RT, contact you HP Sales Response Center.

  • Page 123: 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.
  • Page 124 The Boot Console Interface Booting and Resetting the Model 743 5 To enter the desired SCSI ID type: 6 To boot from this device type: A-14 Enter ==== BOOT SCSI DEVICE ======================== PRIMARY PATH now [ SCSI.6.0 ] ALTERNATE PATH is now [ SCSI.5.0 ] CURRENT PATH now [ SCSI.0.0 ] Parameter...

  • Page 125: Resetting The System

    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: 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.

  • Page 126: Searching For Bootable Media

    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. Follow these steps to change to interactive use of the ISL: 1 From the Main Menu, enter the following to select Boot from a De- vice:...

  • Page 127: 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. To display the current settings for the system paths, select Path Configuration from the Main Menu by typing the following: 2 Enter...
  • Page 128 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths The system displays the Primary Path information, as shown: 2 Update the path by typing in a key number from the list that represents your selection of the path/device. For example, if you want to configure the boot console to boot from LAN.080009-723456 as its primary selection, type 3 Enter.

  • Page 129: Selecting The Alternate Path

    Selecting the Alternate Path From the Path Configuration menu, enter the following to access the Alternate path menu: 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 en- tering the following: 3 Enter The system displays the Mode Configuration menu as shown.
  • Page 130 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths 3 Manipulate the order of the Search Order List by pressing the associated key (for example, 5 Enter for the RS232 (B) item) to move that item to the Available Module list. Press the same key again to place that list item at the end of the Search Order List.

  • Page 131: 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.
  • Page 132 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. 3 If Fast Boot is set to NO, the Fast Boot function is inactivated.
  • Page 133 YES means that optional selftests will not be executed and that tests on some inter- faces 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.

  • Page 134: Displaying And Setting The Secure Boot Mode

    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.
  • Page 135 Displaying and Setting the Secure Boot Mode The system displays the Mode Configuration menu, as shown. ==== MODE CONFIGURATION ====================== Mode is now [ USER ] Edited Mode Attribute Class ----------------------------------------- Boot Search Control Console Search Control Keyboard Search Control Test Configuration Control Flags Previous Menu...
  • Page 136 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Secure Boot Mode The system displays the Control Flags menu. 3 If Secure Boot is set to NO, the Secure Boot function is not activated. To enable the Secure Boot mode, enter: The menu entry for Secure Boot toggles to YES.

  • Page 137: 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).
  • Page 138 080009-010203. Give this address to your system administrator. A-28 1 Enter ==== Hardware Component Info ================= I/O ASIC Rev SCSI LAN 080009-010203 RS-232 (A) HP PARALLEL AUDIO PS/2 (0) PS/2 (1) Operation Previous Menu Reset the System ---------------------------------------------- Press Key, then press [Enter/Return]...

  • Page 139: System Configuration Menu

    WARNING: Use this menu for BPN and BPR support ONLY after you have consulted with HP Support Services The only Hewlett-Packard supplied entries here are BPN (Backplane Net- working) Configuration and BPR (Backplane ROM) Configuration. ==== SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ====================...
  • Page 140 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.

  • Page 141: Environmental Requirements

    A-19 FCC, Preface-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Preface-2 further information, 1-15 graphics capability, 1-4 GSC cards installatioon, 2-10 HP-RT, 1-14 HP-UX, 1-14 Installation notes, 1-7 installation accessories PMC bridge, 2-14 PMC expansion, 2-14 expansion kit, 2-7 GSC cards, 2-10...
  • Page 142 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 safety precautions, 2-4 symbols, Preface-8 safety information, Preface-2 secure boot, A-22 shut down, 5-6 signals...

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