Digital Equipment MicroVAX 3100 Model 85, MicroVAX 3100 Model 95, MicroVAX 3100 Model 96 Installation Information

MicroVAX3100
Model85/95/96

InstallationInformation

Order Number: EK–A0716–IN. C01

DATE 1995

This manual describes how to install and test the MicroVAX 3100
Model 85, Model 95, and Model 96.

Revision Information: This manual supersedes

EK–A0716–IN. B01

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

DATE 1995

Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the
manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do
the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell
equipment or software in accordance with the description.

Possession, use, or copying of the software described in this publication is authorized only pursuant
to a valid written license from Digital or an authorized sublicensor.

FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.

Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user
at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.

Warning!

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This warning only applies to the MicroVAX 3100 Model 85.

Achtung!

Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb
dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende
Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.

Diese Warnung bezieht sich nur auf Geräte des Typs MicroVAX 3100 Modell 85.

Attention!

Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de créer des
interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques
appropriées.

Cette mise en garde ne s’applique qu’au MicroVAX 3100 modèle 85.
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Contents

Preface ................................................ v

1 Installation Procedure

Step 1: Choosing a Suitable Location ...................... 1–1

Step 2: Unpacking the System and Identifying the Parts . ...... 1–2

Step 3: Connecting the Console Terminal ................... 1–3

Step 4: Connecting the ThinWire Terminator . ............... 1–4

Step 5: Connecting the Standard Ethernet Loopback

Connector ............................................ 1–5

Step 6: Connecting the Power Cord . ....................... 1–6

Step 7: Turning on the Console Terminal and System Unit ...... 1–7

Step 8: Checking the Power-Up Test Results . . ............... 1–8

Step 9: Connecting the System to a Network . ............... 1–10

Step 10: Connecting External Options to the System .......... 1–10

Step 11: Booting the Operating System ..................... 1–10

Figures

1–1 Successful Power-Up Test Screen . . ............... 1–8

1–2 Unsuccessful Power-Up Test Screen with an Error

Report ..................................... 1–9

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Preface

This manual describes how to install and test the MicroVAX™ 3100 Model 85,
Model 95, and Model 96. It also refers to information on connecting the system to
a network, connecting external options to the system, and booting the operating
system.

Audience

This manual is intended for anyone who wants to install the MicroVAX 3100
Model 85/95/96. It is written for both experienced and inexperienced users.

Structure of This Manual

The procedure for installing the MicroVAX 3100 Model 85/95/96 is presented
in only one chapter. Each section in the chapter represents a major step in the
procedure and contains detailed instructions to follow.

Additional Information

See the MicroVAX 3100 Model 85/95/96 Operator Information manual for the
list of related documents.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Convention Description

MONOSPACE type

italic type Italic type emphasizes important information and indicates the

Note A note contains information that is of special importance to the

Text displayed on the screen is shown in monospace type.

complete titles of manuals.

user.

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