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Service Handbook
Model 712 Workstations
HP Part Number. A2615–90039
Hewlett–Packard Company
3404 East Harmony Road, Fort Collins, CO. 80525
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
HEWLETT–PACKARD MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, IN-
CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Hewlett–Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or
use of this material.
A copy of the specific warranty terms applicable to your Hewlett–Packard product and replacement parts
can be obtained from your local Sales and Service Office.
CopyrightE Hewlett–Packard Company 1995
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E AT & T, Inc. 1980, 1984
Copyright
CopyrightE The Regents of the University of California 1979, 1980, 1983
This software and documentation is based in part on the Fourth Berkeley Software Distribution under licence from
the Regents of the University of California.
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Printing History
New Editions of this manual incorporate all material updated since the previous edition. Update packages may be issued between editions and contain replacement and
additional pages to be merged into the manual by the user.
The manual printing date and part number indicate its current edition. The printing
date changes when a new edition is printed. (Minor corrections and updates which
are incorporated at reprint do not cause the date to change.) The manual part number
changes when extensive technical changes are incorporated.
September 1993Edition 1
December 1993Edition 2
June 1995Edition 3
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Emissions Regulations
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. government regulates the radio frequency energy emanated by computing devices through published regulations.
These regulations specify the limits of radio frequency emission to protect radio and
television reception. All HP Apollo nodes and peripherals have been tested and comply with these limits. The FCC regulations also require that computing devices used
in the U.S. display the agency’s label and that the related documentation include the
following statement:
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. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Compliance to these regulations requires the use of shielded cables.
Canadian Department of Communications (DOC)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Requirements of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Compliance to these regulations requires the use of shielded cables.
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VCCI Class 1 ITE
Emissions Regulations Compliance
Any third–party I/O device installed in HP Apollo system(s) must be in accordance
with the requirements set forth in the preceding Emissions Regulations statements. In
the event that a third–party noncompliant I/O device is installed, the customer assumes all responsibility and liability arising therefrom.
Compliance to these regulations requires the use of shielded cables.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
Electrostatic charges can damage the integrated circuits on printed circuit boards. To
prevent such damage from occurring, observe the following precautions when unpacking and installing the board.
D Stand on a static–free mat.
D Wear a static strap to ensure that any accumulated electrostatic charge dis-
charges from your body to ground.
D Connect all equipment together, including the static–free mat, static straps,
routing nodes, and peripheral units.
D Keep uninstalled printed circuit boards in their protective antistatic bags.
D Once you have removed the printed circuit boards from their protective antis-
tatic bags, handle them by their edges.
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Laser Safety Statement (For U.S.A. Only)
(For workstations that have a CD–ROM drive installed.)
The CD–ROM mass–storage system is certified as a Class–1 laser product under the
U.S. Department of Health and Human services (DHHS) Radiation Performance
Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.
This means that the mass–storage system does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Because laser light emitted inside the mass–storage system is completely confined
within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from
the machine during any phase of user operation.
LASERTURVALLISUUS
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
HP A2655A CD–ROM–lukulaite sisältää laitteensisäisen CD–ROM–yksikön, joka
on laserlaite.
Kyseinen CD–ROM–yksikkö on käyttäjän kannalta turvallinen luokan 1 laserlaite.
Normaalissa käytössä yksikön suojakotelo estää lasersäteen pääsyn laitteen ulkopuolelle.
CD–ROM–yksikön on tyyppihyväksynyt Suomessa laserturvallisuuden osalta
Työministeriön työsuojeluosasto. Laitteeen turvallisuusluokka on määritetty valtioneuvoston päätöksen N:o 472/1985 ja standardin SFS–EN 60825 (1992) mukaisesti.
Tiedot CD–ROM–yksikössä käytettävän laserdiodin säteilyominaisuuksista:
Aallonpituus790 nm
Teho1,1 µW
Luokan 1 laser
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IEC 825 Class 1 Laser Labels
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
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Warnings and Cautions
WARNING:
Removing device cover may expose sharp edges in equipment chassis. To avoid injury,
use care when installing customer add–on devices.
WARNUNG:
Das Entfernen der Geräteabdeckung legt die scharfen Kanten im Inneren des Gerätes
frei. Um Verietzungen zu vermeiden, seien Sie vorsichtig beim Einbau von zusätzlichen
Bauteilen, die vom Kunden selber eingebaut werden können.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Des bords tranchants du châssis de l’équipement peuvent être exposés quand le cache de
l’unité n’est pas en place. Pour éviter des blessures, faire très attention lors de
l’installation de modules supplémentaires par le client.
WARNING:
Disconnect power plug from wall outlet or source power before moving or removing the
device, or installing add–on components.
WARNUNG:
Entfernen Sie die Stromzuführung von der Steckdose oder der Stromquelle bevor Sie das
Gerät bewegen, abbauen, oder zusätzliche Bauteile installieren.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Débrancher la fiche de la prise de courant ou de la source d’alimentation électrique avant
de déplacer ou de retirer l’unité, ou avant d’installer des modules supplémentaires.
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Warnings and Cautions (Cont.)
WARNING:
Use only power supply Model ETYHP127MM with A2656A Tape Drive.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Utiliser seulement le bloc d’alimentation ETHYP127MM pour le dérouleur de bande
A2656A.
WARNING:
Use only power supply Model ETYHP127MM with A2655A CD–ROM Drive.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Utiliser seulement le bloc d’alimentation ETHYP127MM pour le lecteur de CD–ROM
A2655A.
WARNING:
Use only power supply Model ETYHP127MM with A2657A Hard Disk Drive.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Utiliser seulement le bloc d’alimentation ETHYP127MM pour le disque dur A2657A.
CAUTION:
System power cord must be plugged into an accessible dedicated ac mains receptacle.
VORSICHT:
Das System–Netzanschlußkabel muß an eine zugängliche spezielle Wechselstrom–
Hauptzuführungssteckdose angeschlossen werden.
ATTENTION:
Le fil d’alimentation électrique du système doit être branché dans une prise de courant
c.a. spécialisée accessible.
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Product Information1
This chapter introduces the Model 712 workstation, including its controls and indicators. Included in this chapter are the following topics:
Product description
System unit controls
Understanding the LEDs
System unit rear panel connectors
Monitor controls, connectors, and indicators
Product Description
The Model 712 workstation contains the following key features:
Operating System: Native HP/UX (version 9.03 and later, version 9.05 and
later for 712/100)
Source and binary code compatible with Series 700 product family
Main Memory: 16–128 MB (16–192 MB in 712/100)
Mass Storage (Optional)
– One 3.5–inch hard disk drive, internal, SCSI:
2–GB
1–GB
525–MB
270–MB
Note: Hard disk drives use special firmware to optimize performance.
– One 3.5–inch floppy disk drive, internal, non–SCSI
2–MB unformatted
Formats include 1.44 MB and NEC 1.2 MB
– C2963A hard disk drive, 1–GB, external
– C2964A hard disk drive, 2–GB, external
– C1530B DDS–format tape drive, 2–GB uncompressed, 3.5–inch, external
– C2943A CD–ROM disc drive, 5.25–inch, external
Network
– Autoselection
– IEEE 802.3
– AUI and twisted pair connectors
– ThinLAN requires an external transceiver
– 10 Mbit/second
Product Information1–1
Graphics
– Built–in 8–plane graphics with the following resolutions:
1024 x 768 at multiple frequencies
1280x1024 at multiple frequencies
800 x 600 at 75 Hz
640 x 480 at 75 Hz
(15–inch color monitors are not supported on the 712/100)
– 1024 x 1280 resolution requires Video RAM board on the system CPU board
– Graphics are configured at initial power–up and retained in stable storage on
the CPU board
– PC standard 15–pin female VGA–type connector
Standard I/O
– Serial interface
EIA RS–232C
CCITT V.24/V.28 460.8 Kbps with CTS/RTS hardware flow control
9–pin male DTE, PC standard connector
– Parallel interface
25–pin female, PC standard connector
Centronics
300+ Kb/second with DMA
200 Kb sustained
– SCSI–2 interface
8–bit, single–ended
5 Mb/second synchronous
1.5 Mb/second asynchronous
Supports 7 devices
ALT–1 of SCSI–2, 50–pin high density connector
Terminator not required when no cable attached. Active terminator required
when cable is attached.
– PS2 keyboard and mouse ports
Standard “mini–din” connectors
– Audio
Channels:2 in, 2 out
Resolution: 16 bits
Sampling Rate: Up to 48 KHz
Connectors: 1/8” Stereo head set out
1/8” Stereo line in
1/8” Mono microphone input with 5v “phantom voltage”
for Electret type microphones
Optional I/O (supported by single expansion slot)
– IBM Token Ring board
802.5
4 and 16 Mbps*
STP:DB9 connector
*Note: 16 Mbps on un-
shielded twisted pair
requires specific external transceivers
– Serial Interface board
Logically identical to the workstation’s standard serial interface
– Serial Interface and LAN AUI board
Serial interface is logically identical to the workstation’s built–in serial
interface
802.3 LAN is functionaly identical to the workstation’s built–in LAN AUI
LANIC IDs are stored in stable storage on the system’s processor board
Two–headed external cable allows simultaneous use of both functions
1–2Product Information
– Serial Interface and X.25 board
Serial interface is logically identical to the workstation’s built–in serial
interface
X.25 supports 1.2 to 19.2kps
X.25 supports implementation of the LAP–B data–link protocol
Two–headed external cable allows simultaneous use of both functions
– Graphics card
Supports additional monitor, same type as system unit’s
Optional I/O (supported by single TeleShare slot)
– TeleShare board: integrates the telephone into the workstation environment
System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs
Before powering on the system, you should become familiar with the system unit
controls.
Figure 1–1 shows the locations of the system unit front panel controls and LEDs.
System Power LED
System Power Switch
Floppy Drive Activity LED
(optional)
Floppy Drive Eject Button
(optional)
Figure 1–1. System Unit Front Panel Controls and LEDs
Product Information1–3
System Power Switch
Use the Power switch to power the system unit on and off. The Model 712 workstation automatically shuts down HP–UX when powered off.
System Power LED
The Power Light Emitting Diode (LED) is located on the left side of the front panel.
It lights when the system unit power is on and flashes until the OS is booted. A flashing pattern may indicate a problem with the CPU board (see Chapter 4).
Floppy Drive Eject Button
If a floppy drive is installed in the workstation, an eject button is located on the right
side of the front panel. This button removes floppy diskettes from the drive.
Floppy Drive Activity LED
If a floppy drive is installed in your workstation, an activity LED is located on the
right side of the front panel. This LED flashes to indicate use.
System Unit Rear Panel Connectors
This section describes the following connectors on the system unit’s rear panel:
Power cord connector
802.3 AUI LAN connector
802.3 TP (Twisted Pair) LAN connector
RS–232C serial input/output connector
monitor connector
SCSI connector
PS2 keyboard and mouse connectors
HP parallel I/O connector
Audio Mic/IN, Head/OUT, and line in connectors
Optional TeleShare board connectors
Optional expansion board connectors
NOTICE:To maintain FCC/EMI compliance, verify that all
1–4Product Information
cables are fully seated and properly fastened.
Figure 1–2 shows the locations of the connectors on the system unit’s rear panel.
Expansion Slot (optional)
Audio OUT (Headphone Connector)
Audio Line In Connector
RS–232 Connector
Mouse PS2 Connector
Parallel
Connector
Power Cord
Connector
LAN AUI
Connector
LAN–TP Connector
SCSI–2 Connector
Keyboard PS2 Connector
VGA Monitor Connector
Audio IN (Microphone Connector)
TeleShare Board Slot (optional)
Figure 1–2. System Unit Rear Panel Connectors
Power Cord Connector
Plug the workstation’s power cord into the power cord connector to provide ac power
to the system.
Product Information1–5
802.3 Network Connectors
The workstation has built–in ThickNet LAN AUI and TP (Twisted Pair) connectors
for the 802.3 (ETHERNET) network. Connections to ThinLAN networks require an
external transceiver. The workstation automatically selects the correct network setting.
RS–232 Serial Input/Output Connector
You can attach a variety of peripheral devices to the RS–232 Serial Input/Output
(SIO) port on the workstation. These peripheral devices include printers, plotters,
modems, and scanners. Consult the documentation that accompanies each peripheral
device for specific information concerning its use.
The SIO port is programmable. You can set functions such as bit rate, character
length, parity, and stop bits. The SIO Port is used as an interface for serial asynchronous devices to the CPU. The port operates at up to a 19.2 K baud rate.
Table 1–1 shows the SIO connector pin listings. The serial connector is a 9–pin
D–sub connector. Signal names are those specified in the EIA RS–232 standard.
Table 1–1. Serial I/O Pins
Pin No.Signal
1
2
3
4
5
6DSR
7
8
9RI
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
RTS
CTS
Description
Data Carrier Detect
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Ground
Data Set Ready
Request To Send
Clear To Send
Ring Indicator
Monitor Connector
Connect the monitor’s video cable to the monitor connector on the workstation.
SCSI Connector
Use the SCSI connector to connect external SCSI devices such as DDS–format tape
drives and CD–ROM drives.
1–6Product Information
NOTICE:When attaching external SCSI devices, be sure to
terminate the last device on the external SCSI bus. If
no external devices are attached, the SCSI connector
does not need to be terminated.
PS2 Connectors
The PS2 connectors provide an interface for the system’s keyboard and mouse.
HP Parallel I/O Connector
The 25–pin HP Parallel I/O interface uses Centronics interface protocols to support
peripheral devices such as printers and plotters.
Audio Connectors
The workstation has audio input and output capability through external input and
output connectors on the rear panel and through an internal speaker. The rear panel
contains the Audio/Headphone OUT, Audio/Mic IN, and Line IN connectors.
The Audio/Headphone OUT connector is a stereo headphone output. The Audio/Mic
IN connector is a mono microphone input. The ring connector of the microphone
jack supplies +5 volts dc for microphones that require it. The audio line in connector
is a standard stereo audio mini–jack and uses audio “line” levels. For more information on the audio capability of the workstation see the Audio Users Guide.
Optional TeleShare Board Connectors
The workstation has a slot for an optional TeleShare board. The external connectors
for the TeleShare board are accessible in this location. This board has dual line, FAX,
modem, and telephone features (caller ID, call progress decoder, ringback busy, fast
busy, and call waiting, for example).
Optional Expansion Board Connectors
The system has an expansion board slot for an additional I/O board. HP offers a variety of I/O expansion boards that support graphics, 802.5 IBM token ring, RS–232
SIO, LAN AUI, and X.25 data link (HDLC) connections.
Product Information1–7
Monitor Controls, Connectors, and Indicators
This section describes the controls, connectors, and indicators for the supported monitors.
The Power–On LED, when lit, indicates that the monitor has ac power applied. Use
the following controls to adjust the monitor:
The Power–On button turns the monitor’s power on and off.
The Brightness control adjusts the brightness of the display.
The Contrast control adjusts the light–to–dark and dark–to–light contrast of the
display.
The Degauss control demagnetizes the color monitor. Degaussing disperses any
accumulated magnetic charge from the face of the monitor. Magnetic disturbances such as picture distortion or color impurity can be caused by either
moving the monitor from one place to another or swiveling the monitor on its
base.
Refer to the manual that came with the monitor for information on any other controls
that may be present on the monitor.
The following figures illustrate the monitors for the workstation.
Figure 1–3 shows the 12–inch, 1024x768, flat panel display.
NOTICE:The 12–inch, 1024x768, flat panel display is not sup-
Figure 1–4 shows the 15–inch, 1024x768, color monitor.
NOTICE:The 15–inch, 1024x768, color monitor is not sup-
Figure 1–5 shows the 17–inch, 1024x768, color monitor.
Figure 1–6 shows the 19–inch, 1280x1024, color monitor.
1Degauss
2Geometry
3Width
4Height
5Horizontal Position
6Vertical Position
7Brightness
8Contrast
9Power–On LED
10 Power ON/OFF
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
1
2
Button
Rear
Power Connector
Figure 1–4. 15–Inch Color 1024x768 Monitor (Model D1196A)
1–10Product Information
Video Cable
1Brightness
2 Contrast
3Power ON/OFF
Button
1
Front
2
3
Rear
Video Cable
Power Connector
Figure 1–5. 17–Inch Color 1024x768 Monitor (Model A2287A, A2287B)
Product Information1–11
1V–STAT
2H–STAT
3V–CENT
4Brightness
5Contrast
6Power–On LED
7Power ON/OFF
Button
Front
1
2
Rear
3
45
6
7
RGB Cable
Connectors
Power
Connector
Connect video cable
to bottom three RGB
connectors.
Figure 1–6. 19–Inch Color 1280x1024 Monitor (Model A2094A, A2094B)
1–12Product Information
Keyboard
The Model 712 workstation uses a Hewlett–Packard PC keyboard.
You may need to know the differences between the PC Keyboard and the Hewlett–
Packard ITF Keyboard (HP 46201A/B Keyboard). Aside from the obvious difference
in the appearance of these keyboards due to the different arrangement of the keys,
there is also a difference in the keys and their output codes. Some keys on one keyboard (the ITF keyboard for example) may not exist on the other keyboard. These
keys generate codes which also may not exist as output from the other keyboard (or
may be generated by a different key). Codes that are generated when a key is pressed
are called keycodes.
Some applications expect to use keycodes generated by keys existing on one of the
keyboards (the ITF keyboard for example). Since the keys do not exist on the other
keyboard (the PC keyboard for example), an accommodation must be made if the PC
keyboard is to be used. In most cases, it is still possible to use some other key that is
equivalent (generates the same keycode from a different keycap). To do this, it is
necessary to know which keys are equivalent on the two keyboards. Table 1–2
compares the equivalent keys on the ITF and PC keyboards.
NOTICE:Keyboard keys not mentioned in Table 1–2 are the
same on both keyboards.
Product Information1–13
Table 1–2. PC Keyboard to ITF Keyboard Equivalent Keys
PC Keycap Symbol
ITF Keycap Symbol
F9blank1 (left)
F10blank2
F11blank3
F12blank4 (right)
PrintScreen / SysReqMenu
Scroll LockStop
Pause / BreakBreak / Reset
Page UpPrev
Num LockSystem / User
EndSelect
Page DownNext
EnterReturn
Alt (left)Extend Char (left)
Alt (right)Extend Char (right)
No EquivalentClear Line
No EquivalentClear Display
No EquivalentInsert Line
No EquivalentDelete Line
No EquivalentPrint / Enter
No Equivalent, (number pad)
No EquivalentTab (number pad)
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(Continued)
Table 1–2. PC Keyboard to ITF Keyboard Equivalent Keys (cont.)
PC Keycap Symbol
ITF Keycap Symbol
EscEsc / Del
InsertInsert Char
Home
DeleteDelete Char
Caps LockCaps
Esc ShiftedEsc / Del Shifted
Pause / Break ShiftedBreak / Reset Shifted
Num Lock ShiftedSystem / User Shifted
0 / Ins (number pad)0 (number pad)
1 / End (number pad)1 (number pad)
2 / B (number pad)
The Model 712 workstation uses the HP–UX operating system, version 9.03 or later.
The Model 712/100 uses HP–UX version 9.05 or later. Instant Ignition systems (systems with preloaded software) have X–windows and a Hewlett–Packard graphical
user interface, such as HP VUE or RTW, installed and configured. See the user’s
guide for more information.
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Environmental/
Installation/PM2
This chapter lists the environmental specifications and regulatory requirements for
the system. Installation and preventive maintenance information, if applicable, is also
provided.
Environmental Specifications
Table 2–1 lists the environmental specifications for the Model 712 workstation.
Table 2–1. Environmental Specifications for Model 712
TypeSpecification
Operating
Temperature+5 to +40° C (+41 to 104° F)
Non–Operating
Temperature–40 to +60° C (–40 to 140° F)
Humidity15–85% maximum operating @ 40° C
Operating
Altitude3050 m
Acoustic5° C to 30°
30°
Electrical Input90 to 132 Vac or 198 to 264 Vac
47 to 66 Hz
110 W Max Input
Input Current:
C:
4.4 BELS, sound power
C to 40°C:
5.2 BELS, sound power
115 V Range – 2.7 A RMS max.
230 V Range – 1.2 A RMS max.
Environmental/Installation/PM2–1
Regulatory Requirements
This section lists the regulatory approvals met by the Model 712 workstation.
UL 1950
CSA22.2 950–M
TUV EN60950
Finland TSH
EMKO TUE (74) DK203
TUV ZH–1/618
ISO9241
90/270 EEC
FCC 47 cfr, part 15 sub–part J, Class A
VCCI Class 1
EN55022/CISPR 22 Class A
Installation
Refer to the following manuals for system installation information:
Hardware Installation Guide Model 712 (Part Number A2615–90600)
The user’s guide that shipped with the workstation
Preventive Maintenance
The system unit requires no preventive maintenance. Some removable media storage
devices require operator preventive maintenance. Refer to the Model 712 Owner’sGuide (Part Number A2615–90616) for more information.
2–2Environmental/Installation/PM
Environmental/Installation/PM2–3
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Configuration3
This chapter provides details about setting up and changing the system configuration.
Workstation Configurations
Refer to the HP Apollo 9000 Series 700 Configuration Guide for a complete list of
supported accessories, peripherals, and operating systems for the Model 712 workstation.
FRU Configurations
This section provides information for setting up or changing the configuration of the
system Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
Mass Storage Configurations
Table 3–1 lists the recommended SCSI IDs for some Model 712 internal and external
storage devices. Figure 3–1 through Figure 3–11 show the SCSI ID settings for the
Model 712 internal hard disk, and the external C2943A CD–ROM, C2963/4A hard
disk, and C2954A DDS Tape mass storage devices. Figure 3–12 shows the jumper
configuration for the floppy drive, which is not a SCSI device.
NOTICES:The SCSI terminators must be removed from all in-
ternal SCSI devices. An external terminator is not
required on the system unit if there are no external
devices attached.
These SCSI IDs are the recommended IDs for each
storage device. If an existing device already uses an
ID, select an alternate ID.
Internal System Drives:
Hard Disk Drive:ID 6
External Drives:
C2943A CD–ROM Drive:ID 2
C1530B DDS Tape Drive:ID 3
C2963/4A Hard Disk Drive: ID 5
The system has two pairs of memory connectors, labeled Slot 0 and Slot 1 for Pair 0,
and Slot 2 and Slot 3 for Pair 1, as shown in Figure 3–13. The model 712/100 has a
third pair of connectors labeled Slot 4 and Slot 5, as shown in Figure 3–14. Install
memory boards according to the following guidelines:
Install memory boards in pairs of the same memory capacity.
Board Pair 0 may have a different memory capacity than Board Pair 1. For
example, if the Pair 0 has 16–MB memory boards, Pair 1 may have 4–MB
memory boards. Always put the largest capacity memory boards in the
lowest numbered slots.
Install the first pair of memory boards in the connectors labeled 0 and 1
(Pair 0) and the second pair, which is optional, in the connectors labeled 2
and 3 (Pair 1). In the 712/100 add the third pair in the connectors labeled 4
and 5 (Pair 2).
0123
Pair 0
Pair 1
Figure 3–13. Memory Connectors
3–14Configuration
Back of
System
Unit
Back of
System
Unit
01
Figure 3–14. Model 712/100 Memory Connectors
See chapter 5 of this manual for details on installing memory modules.
2345
Pair 1
Pair 2Pair 0
High Resolution Graphics
The Model 712 workstation requires an optional VRAM board and the Model
A2094A/B 19–inch color monitor to support 1280 x 1024 high resolution graphics.
See chapter 5 of this manual for a detailed description of installing and replacing the
VRAM module.
Monitor–Type Selection
The Model 712 workstation is configured to use a monitor with a specific resolution
and frequency. If you replace the workstation’s monitor with a different type of monitor, you must reconfigure the workstation to support the new monitor by one of the
following means:
Configuration3–15
Setting the Monitor Type from the Boot Administration Mode
Use this method to change the workstation’s graphics parameters before you replace
the monitor.
1.Enter the Boot Administation Mode as described in the section “Entering the
Boot Administration Mode” in Chapter 4.
2.Enter the following command to display the current monitor configuration for
the system:
BOOT_ADMIN> monitor
Enter
The screen displays the available options and the current monitor configuration, similar to the following:
, the system queries you to confirm your selection:
Tab
key after the LEDs
Configuration3–17
Press <y> to save this monitor type.
If you don’t select the monitor type that’s displayed, the system will cycle through
the other monitor types, some of which the monitor won’t display. Wait for the
workstation to display the correct monitor type again, then select it.
NOTICES:Some multisync monitors will “lock up” if you do
not select the monitor type on the first cycle. In this
case, power cycle the monitor to resume the selection
process.
Unsupported monitors may “lock up” if they can not
sync to a scan rate.
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Troubleshooting4
This chapter provides information about isolating a failing component, known as a
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU), in a Model 712 workstation.
To troubleshoot a Model 712 workstation, you must be familiar with the operating
system and be able to start and stop processes. You should also be familiar with the
boot ROM diagnostics, ISL diagnostics, and the SupportWave online tests, which we
describe in this chapter.
To troubleshoot the Model 712 workstation, first check that the power LED on the
front of the system unit comes on. If the LED doesn’t light, follow the instructions in
the flowchart in Figure 4–1. If the LED comes on, follow the instructions in the
flowchart in Figure 4–2 to isolate a failing Field Replaceable Unit (FRU).
NOTICE:The CPU board contains a surface–mount fuse that
fuses +5 volts from the system to the keyboard. This
fuse (1) blows if an overvoltage occurs and (2) protects the system if the keyboard is shorted. Therefore,
if the keyboard fails a diagnostic or won’t function,
replace the keyboard and the CPU board.
Troubleshooting4–1
Start
Plug In System Unit to
a Live ac Outlet.
Replace:
1. Power Supply Board
2. Fan
Figure 4–1. LED Not Lit
No
No
System Unit
Plugged In?
Check ac Outlet Power:
90–132 V ac for
100/120 V Environments
198–264 V ac for
220/240 V Environments
Is Fan
Running?
Replace LED.
Yes
Yes
4–2Troubleshooting
See Section “Identifying LED–Indicated Conditions.”
See Section “Dealing with an HPMC
(Uncorrectable) Error.”
Start
Note any error or
status messages.
Yes
Monitor Blank?
See Section “Dealing with a Boot Fail-
See Section “Running Self Test.”
Run Support Wave Online Tests.
See Section “Running System Verifica-
See Section “Running ODE–Based
Boot Manually.
ure.”
Run Self Test Diagnostics.
Failing FRU
Identified?
No
tion Tests.”
Failing FRU
Identified?
No
Run ODE Diagnostics.
Diagnostics.”
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Unrecoverable
(HPMC) Error?
No
Yes
Problems
Accessing Boot
Device?
No
Replace FRU as
Described in Chapter 5.
Failing FRU
Identified?
No
Call HP Support.
Yes
Figure 4–2. Troubleshooting the Model 712
Troubleshooting4–3
NOTICE:For a complete description of using ISL diagnostics
and SupportWave, see the Precision Architecture
RISC HP Apollo 9000 Series 700 Diagnostics Manual.
Identifying LED–Indicated Conditions
If your monitor remains blank when you power on your workstation, your system
unit’s power LED may flash to indicate an error condition:
A 3/4–second flash indicates the CPU board is defective.
A three quick flash, pause, three quick flash pattern indicates a problem with
the graphics hardware. Check the monitor connections before replacing the
CPU board or the VRAM board.
Dealing with an HPMC (Uncorrectable) Error
When the hardware detects an unrecoverable (HPMC) error in the HP-UX environment, it displays an error message on the monitor. The hardware writes the state of
the system to main memory and dumps the entire contents of main memory to the
swap area on the system disk.
The system logs the HPMC error information, referred to as PIM (Processor Internal
Memory), into Stable Storage. You can display the HPMC error information from the
Boot Administration environment by using the pim command.
To identify the failed FRU(s) after an HPMC, follow these steps:
1.Examine the 12 words listed under Other Processor Data of the data returned
from a pim command. These words represent the following data:
Other Processor Data
IIA SpaceIIA OffsetCheck TypeCPU State
ReservedCache CheckTLB CheckBus Check
Assists CheckReservedAssist StateSystem Responder Address
2.Compare the words identified in bold with those shown in Table 4–1 and take
the appropriate action.
4–4Troubleshooting
Table 4–1. PIM Action Table
Check TypeCache Check Bus CheckSystemAction *
Word Word WordResponder See Note 1
Word
0x800000000x40000000N/AN/AReplace
Motherboard
0x20000000N/A0X002100000X00000000Replace SIMM
0xEFFFFFFFSee Note 2
0x20000000N/A0x003100000xF0000000Replace
0xF01FFFFFMotherboard
0x20000000N/A0x003100000xF0200000Replace Optional
0xFFBFFFFFI/O Card
0x20000000N/A0x003100000xFFFBF000Replace
0xFFFFFFFFMotherboard
Note 1When more than one failed FRU is identified, run the appropriate diagnos-
tics to isolate the failed FRU.
Note 2While Architected Main Memory space is from 0x00000000 through
0xEFFFFFFF, the Model 712 can only use up to 128 MB (192 MB for the
712/100). With this limitation any memory address from 0x10000000
(0X14000000 for the 712/100) through 0xEFFFFFFF is invalid, and, if given in the System Responder word, the Motherboard should (usually) be replaced. If the error occurs again, there is a probable Kernel problem.
See HPMC Caused by a Multi-Bit Memory Parity Err or for information on
identifying the failed SIMM.
HPMC Caused by a Multi-Bit Memory Parity Error
An HPMC interruption is forced when a multi-bit memory parity error is detected
during a “DMA read” operation of fetching an I/D cache line (32 bytes).
Examine the 12 words listed under Other Processor Data of the data returned from a
pim command during the Boot Administration environment. These words represent
the following data:
Other Processor Data
IIA SpaceIIA OffsetCheck TypeCPU State
ReservedCache CheckTLB CheckBus Check
Assists CheckReservedAssist StateSystem Responder Address
Table 4–2 shows an example of the values for these words:
Troubleshooting4–5
Table 4–2. Multi-Bit Memory Parity Error
ValueWord
Check Type
CPU State
Cache Check
TLB Check
Bus Check
Assists Check
Assists State
System Responder Address
0x20000000
0x9e000004
0x00000000
0x00000000
0x00210000
0x00000000
0x00000000
0x00nnnnnn
Interpreting the Table
The values in the Bus Check and System Responder Address words indicate that a
multi-bit memory parity error was detected by logic in the memory module.
The System Responder contains the SPA of the faulty SIMM pair. To determine the
pair, you need to know the following information:
The SIMM pair sizes and their locations (for example, 16 MB SIMMs in Pair 1
and 8 MB SIMMs in Pair 0)
The total memory size in HEX
4–6Troubleshooting
Determining the Faulty SIMM
The System Responder Address is stated as if the memory is contiguous. This procedure assumes the following:
memory boards are installed in pairs of the same memory capacity
memory boards are installed first in Pair 0 (Slots 0 and 1)
there are no empty slots between memory boards
To determine the faulty SIMM, perform the following steps.
1.Using Table 4–3, determine the HEX value address range for each SIMM pair
3.Without the actual failed bit number, the failed pair number is as close a deter-
mination as possible. To try to locate the faulty (individual) SIMM, reboot the
system. Turn FASTBOOT OFF at the BOOT_ADMIN prompt and power cycle
again.
If the (destructive) memory selftest locates the faulty SIMM, the corresponding
Chassis Code is shown on the monitor. Replace the faulty SIMM. Otherwise,
replace the SIMM pair identified in this procedure. Return the system state
(e.g., FASTBOOT) to original condition.
4–8Troubleshooting
HPMC Caused by a Data Cache Parity Error
An HPMC interruption is forced when a data parity error is detected during a Load
instruction to the memory address space or during a data cache flush operation.
Examine the 12 words listed under Other Processor Data of the data returned from a
pim command during the Boot Administration environment. These words represent
the following data:
Other Processor Data
IIA SpaceIIA OffsetCheck TypeCPU State
ReservedCache CheckTLB CheckBus Check
Assists CheckReservedAssist StateSystem Responder Address
Table 4–4 shows an example of the values for these words:
The value in the CPU State word indicates that register values and addresses stored
in Stable Storage at the time of the HPMC were saved.
The value on the Cache Check word identifies that logic in the processor module
detected a (data) cache parity error.
Replace the Motherboard.
Troubleshooting4–9
Dealing with a Boot Failure
If the usual boot device (typically a disk) is not responding as it should, you must
attempt to boot from the disk (or another boot device) by selecting it manually.
To boot a device manually, follow these steps:
1.Turn off the power to your workstation for a few seconds.
2.Turn the power back on.
The monitor displays the following screen:
BootRom Version xxx.x
Memory Size: xx MB
(c) Copyright 1990–1993, Hewlett–Packard Company.
All rights reserved
Press <ESCAPE> to stop boot sequence.
Press and hold the
3.Release
menu followed by the
Esc
Esc
button as soon as the screen appears.
when the screen displays the boot administration command
BOOT_ADMIN> prompt.
4.List devices that contain bootable media by typing the following at the
BOOT_ADMIN> prompt:
BOOT_ADMIN> search
This causes your workstation to search exhaustively for bootable media.
4–10Troubleshooting
Enter
5.Boot from one of the listed devices by typing the following command line at
BOOT_ADMIN> prompt:
the
BOOT_ADMIN> boot
device
Enter
where device is the hardware path to the device, specified in Mnemonic Style
Notation, such as scsi.5.0
6.If your workstation still fails to boot, there is either something wrong with the
file system or with the hardware. If you suspect a file system failure, see the
manual Using HP–UX for help on dealing with file system failures. If you
think that something is wrong with the hardware, contact your designated service representative.
Troubleshooting4–11
Running Self Test
This section explains how to identify a failing FRU through the Self Test graphical
display.
When you power on the Model 712 workstation, the system runs a series of diagnostic tests, called Self Test, to check the hardware configuration. These tests check all
FRUs in the system, including any I/O board in the Expansion Slot.
The system displays a screen, similar to the following, while the tests run:
BootRom Version xxx.x
Memory Size: xx MB
Press <ESCAPE> to stop boot sequence.
If an error occurs during the self test, the system displays a second screen depicting
an overview of the system unit components, similar to the following:
4–12Troubleshooting
The 712/100 screen will depict the additional memory slots.
The defective component is highlighted on the screen. To the right of the diagram,
the self test calls out the defective component. Go to Chapter 5 for instructions about
replacing the failed FRU.
If the self test fails to identify a failed FRU, and you still suspect a problem, run system verification tests, as described in the “Running System Verification Tests” section.
Troubleshooting4–13
Running System Verification Tests
HP–UX uses a diagnostics product called SupportWave. SupportWave contains the
Support Tools Manager so that you can verify the system operation.
You can access the Support Tools Manager while in a terminal window. If you are
using HP VUE as your interface, you can also access the Support Tools Manager
through the sys_admin directory.
Three interfaces are available with the Support Tools Manager: a command line interface (accessed through the cstm command), a menu–driven interface (accessed
through the mstm command), and the graphical user interface (accessed through the
xstm command).
For more information on SupportWave user interfaces, see the online man pages by
entering the following at a command line prompt:
man cstm
man mstm
man xstm
Enter
Enter
Enter
To run SupportWave from either HP VUE or the HP–UX command line shell, perform the following steps:
1.In a terminal window, type the following at the # prompt to invoke the com-
mand line interface:
# cstm –m
Enter
2.The following screen appears:
********************************************************************************
************
******SUPPORT TOOLS MANAGER******
************
******Command Line Interface******
************
******Version x.xx.xx******
************
******Part Number xxxxx–xxxxx******
************
******(C) Copyright Hewlett Packard Co. xxxx******
******All Rights Reserved******
************
********************************************************************************
Please Wait. System mapping in progress . . .
Please type HELP or ? to list available commands.
CSTM>
4–14Troubleshooting
3.At the CSTM> prompt, you can enter several commands. For a list of these com-
mands, type the following at the
CSTM> prompt:
CSTM> help
Enter
4.To verify the system operation, type the following at the CSTM>prompt:
CSTM> verify all
Messages similar to the following appear:
Verification has started on device (CPU).
Verification has started on device (FPU).
CSTM>Verification of (FPU) has completed.
CSTM>Verification of (CPU) has completed.
5.Type
Enter
to return to the CSTM> prompt after all test results are reported.
Enter
6.To exit the Support Tools Manager, enter the following:
CSTM> exit
If any tests failed, run Self Test and ISL diagnostics to isolate the problem.
Enter
Troubleshooting4–15
Running ODE–Based Diagnostics
The Offline Diagnostic Environment (ODE) consists of diagnostic modules for testing and verifying system operation. ODE provides all the necessary functions for the
user to load specified tests and interact with those tests.
ODE is an ISL utility. To boot ODE:
1.Invoke the ISL environment from the system disk.
2.Type ode
rectory on the system disk. The prompt changes to
Enter
after the ISL> prompt to invoke ODE from the LIF di-
ODE>.
Not all of the test modules are available on all systems. To see what test modules are
available to run on your system, type ls at the
ODE> prompt. The available modules
include the following:
lasidiag – tests and verifies the core–I/O functionality within the LASI chip.
The diagnostics test the SCSI interface, LAN interface logic, parallel interface,
audio, RS–232, PS/2 keyboard and mouse interface, real time clock, and the
PC floppy interface and drive.
ldiag – tests and verifies the basic functionality of the PCX–L chip. This tool
tests the CPU, cache, TLB and floating point functions.
memtest – tests and verifies the memory arrays. If an error is detected, the
diagnostic reports the memory card and its slot number that needs replacement.
Memtest also provides a map of the memory configuration so that the user can
identify the type of memory and its slot location.
update – updates the system’s Processor Dependent Code (PDC) firmware on
the FEPROM.
mapper – identifies the configuration of HPPA systems. It displays path, iden-
tification, and revision information of I/O components, configuration of
memory controllers, processors, co–processors, cache, and TLB, as well as
processor board component revisions and values of various HPPA system identifiers, revisions and capabilities.
For further information on the various ODE commands and a complete listing of the
command set, type help
Enter
at the ODE> prompt or at the prompt of one of
the test modules.
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Field Replaceable Units6
This chapter lists the Model 712 Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and provides procedures for their removal and replacement.
Use the following tools for FRU removal and replacement:
Light–duty flat blade screwdriver with 150–mm (6–in.) blade
#1 Posi–Drive driver
Needlenose pliers
ESD equipment (see the “ESD Precautions” section in the Preface for detailed
information)
WARNING:For each of the removal procedures in this chapter,
NOTICE:To maintain FCC/EMI compliance, verify that all
you must power off the system and unplug the power
cord from the wall.
covers are replaced and that all screws are properly
seated.
Exchange and Nonexchange Part Numbers
In this chapter we refer to exchange and nonexchange part numbers.
You must return FRUs with exchange part numbers in exchange for a replacement
FRU. Do not return FRUs with nonexchange part numbers. You may discard them.
Field Replaceable Units5–1
System Unit FRUs
Refer to Figure 5–1 for an illustrated parts breakdown of the system unit. Table 5–1
lists the exchange FRU assemblies for the Model 712, Table 5–2 lists the nonexchange FRU assemblies, and Table 5–3 lists the optional I/O expansion boards. The
numbered callouts in Figure 5–1 correspond to the numbered FRUs in these tables.
25
1
24
20
15
21
22
17
16
23
18
2
3
19
5
11121314
7
6
8
9
10
4
Figure 6–1. System Unit Illustrated Parts Breakdown
The procedures in this section illustrate how to remove system unit FRUs. Observe
any notices and prerequisites for removing a FRU. Replacement is the reverse of
removal, unless noted.
Before performing the following procedures, observe the following precautions:
11. Power off the system, the monitor, and any peripheral devices.
12. Unplug the system unit power cord and the power cord of any peripheral devices
from ac wall outlets.
13. Unplug the system unit power cord from the ac input connector.
NOTICE:Your workstation automatically shuts down the oper-
ating system before terminating the power.
Field Replaceable Units5–13
Stand
Tilt up the front of the system unit and lift it out of the stand, as shown in Figure 5–5.
Figure 6–5. Removing the System Unit from the Stand
5–14Field Replaceable Units
Top Cover
Before removing the top cover, remove the stand.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate the workstation with the
Perform the following steps to open the system unit:
1. Lay the system unit on a flat surface, such as a table top.
2. Attach the static–grounding wrist strap by following the instructions on the
package. Attach the the sticky end of the wrist strap to bare metal of the system
unit.
3. Release the top cover by pushing the two locking tabs at the rear of the system
unit toward the outside of the unit and then forward, as shown in Figure 5–6.
4. Slide the cover forward about two inches, then carefully lift to remove it, as
shown in Figure 5–6.
top cover removed. The cover is needed for proper
air flow for system cooling.
Figure 6–6. Opening the System Unit
Field Replaceable Units5–15
Memory Board Removal
Before removing memory boards, perform the following tasks:
Remove the stand.
Open the system unit.
In the 712/100 ther are 6 memory slots (3 pairs.)
Figure 5–7 shows the memory board locations. Figure 5–8 shows how to remove the
memory boards. Perform the following steps to remove a memory board from the
system unit:
1. Locate the memory boards in the system unit, shown in Figure 5–7.
Memory Boards
Figure 6–7. Memory Board Location
5–16Field Replaceable Units
2. Push the two slot clips out and tilt the top of the memory board toward the back of
the system unit, as shown in Figure 5–8. Lift the board from the connector, and
place it on a static–free surface.
Figure 6–8. Removing Memory Boards
3. Go to the following section, “Memory Board Installation,” to install the replacement board.
Field Replaceable Units5–17
Memory Board Installation
Before replacing memory boards, perform the following procedures:
Remove the stand.
Open the system unit.
In the 712/100 ther are 6 memory slots (3 pairs.)
Refer to Chapter 3 for information about memory board configurations.
Angle the board with the top edge tilted toward the rear of the system unit, and insert
it into the connector, as shown in Figure 5–9. Note that the memory board is notched
on one end to fit the keyed connector. Snap the board into place by moving it to a
vertical position. If the board is installed properly, the plastic alignment pins on either
end of the connector align with the holes on the memory board.
Figure 6–9. Installing Memory Boards
5–18Field Replaceable Units
VRAM (Video RAM)
Before removing the VRAM, perform the following procedures:
Remove the stand.
Open the system unit.
Grasp the VRAM board firmly at both ends and pull it straight up, as shown in
Figure 5–10.
Figure 6–10. Removing the VRAM Board
Field Replaceable Units5–19
TeleShare Option Board
Before removing the TeleShare board, perform the following procedures:
Remove the stand
Open the system unit
Perform the following steps to remove the TeleShare board:
1. Disconnect any cables from the board.
2. Grasp the board firmly at both ends and pull it straight up, as shown in
Figure 5–11.
Figure 6–11. Removing the TeleShare Board
5–20Field Replaceable Units
I/O Expansion and Boards
Before removing an optional I/O expansion board, perform the following procedures:
Remove the stand
Open the system unit
Perform the following steps to remove the board:
1. Disconnect the cable from the board.
2. Grasp the expansion board firmly at both ends and pull it straight up, as shown in
Figure 5–12.
Figure 6–12. Removing an Expansion Board
Field Replaceable Units5–21
Battery
Before removing the battery, perform the following procedures:
Remove the stand.
Open the system unit.
Remove the battery as shown in Figure 5–13.
WARNING:Lithium batteries may explode if mistreated. Do not
put lithium batteries in fires or try to recharge or disassemble them.
Replace battery only with Matsushita Electric
BR–2325 three–volt lithium battery (HP part number
1420–0314)! Use of any other battery may cause fire
or explosion.
5–22Field Replaceable Units
CPU Board
Before removing the CPU board, perform the following procedures:
Note the two LANIC IDs of the workstation from the label on the PROM (see
Figure 5–14.) The system will prompt you to enter the IDs when you boot the
workstation with the new CPU board installed.
NOTICE:If you lose the LANIC IDs, call the response center
and provide the system serial number and model
number to find out the LANIC IDs.
Remove the stand and open the system unit.
Remove the memory boards, and all of the other boards from the CPU board.
Disconnect the cables from the CPU board. Remove the retaining screw hold-
ing the 100MHz CPU (see Figure 5–14).
Perform the following steps to remove the CPU board:
1. Push out the retaining clips and slide the CPU board toward the front of the system, as shown in Figure 5–14.
2. Align the notches on the edge of the CPU board edges with the retaining pins,
and lift the CPU board straight up.
PROM
Retaining Clip
Notches
Retaining Pins
Retaining Clip
Figure 6–14. Removing the CPU Board
Retaining Screw
12 MM, M3 x 0.5
Pozidrive, Pan Head
Screw w/Patchlock
HP Part # 0515–0408
Field Replaceable Units5–23
3. Reverse this procedure to install the new CPU board.
4. When you turn on the workstation with the new CPU board installed, set the
monitor configuration, as described in the section “Setting the Monitor Type at
Power On” in Chapter 3.
5. The system prompts you to enter two LANIC IDs.
CAUTION: If you enter an incorrect LANIC ID, you must use the
Perform one of the following choices:
a
. If you’re not sure if the CPU board is the cause of the system problem,
enter the dummy LANIC ID 080009–EEEEE. This will allow you (1) to
continue testing to verify if the CPU board is the solution, and (2) to restock the board if it doesn’t solve the problem. Once you verify that the
CPU board solves the problem, reboot the workstation and continue to
Substep b.
b
. Enter the workstation’s two LANIC IDs when prompted by the system.
The LANIC IDs shown on the PROM label are 5–digit numbers, for example 96354 and 96355. (The second ID is always one number larger
than the first ID.) When entering the IDs at the prompt, precede the
5–digit LANIC ID number with 080009–, which is a fixed number in all
workstations. For the above example, at the prompt enter 080009–96354
and 080009–96355.
ss_config utility to change it.
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