HP Model 748 - VME Workstation driver and firmware
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Installing the A4980A EISA-to-PCI Backplane Upgrade - Page 1
Installing the A4980A EISA-to-PCI Backplane Upgrade
This upgrade is to be performed only by HP qualified service personnel.
HP Part No. A4980-90601 Edition E0698
Printed in U.S.A.
Installing the A4980A EISA-to-PCI Backplane Upgrade - Page 4
...to mechanical and electrostatic shock. To prevent such damage from occurring, observe the following precautions during the installation procedure.
• Stand on a static-free mat
• Wear a static-grounding wrist strap...from your body to ground. Attach the static-grounding wrist strap by following the instructions on the package that contains the strap. Be sure to attach one end of the strap...
Installing the A4980A EISA-to-PCI Backplane Upgrade - Page 12
... is to be rack mounted, install it into the rack. 13 Plug in the power cord(s), all other cables, and terminators for the system. 14 Turn on the power for the system and boot the operating system. 15 If the system does not already support PCI cards (through the use of PMC
cards), log in as root and...
Model A4268A FWD SCSI Adapter InstallationandService Guide - Page 3
... 1-4 Firmware Prerequisites 1-4 Software Prerequisites 1-4 Record Adapter Information 1-5 Check the Switch Settings 1-6
Chapter 2 Installing the FWD SCSI Adapter
Remove SBC from the Card Cage 2-2 Remove blank plate from front panel 2-4 For Model 743 only, install new Boot ROM if required 2-5 Install FWD SCSI Adapter card 2-6 Replace the SBC in the Card Cage 2-8 Connect the disk drives...
Model A4268A FWD SCSI Adapter InstallationandService Guide - Page 13
Preparing for the Installation
1. Check That You Have the Necessary Equipment
Verify that you have kit A4268A FWD SCSI adapter). Ensure that the kit contains the following parts.
• HP A4268A FWD SCSI adapter card • Screws (2) • Boot ROM, upgrade (for use with Model 743 only) • IC removal tool (for use with Model 743 only) • Disposable anti-static wrist...
Model A4268A FWD SCSI Adapter InstallationandService Guide - Page 14
... Adapter (A4262A or A4219A) or HCRX/VME Graphics Board
(A4315A or A4316A)
• A minimum of 32-MB RAM if running HP-UX version 10.20, or
a minimum of 16-MB RAM if running HP-UX version 9.x, or a minimum of 24-MB RAM if running HP-RT Firmware Prerequisites The required firmware is as follows:
• A Model 743 Single Board Computer (SBC) may require a firmware upgrade if the
Boot ROM...
Model A4268A FWD SCSI Adapter InstallationandService Guide - Page 15
... If a number less than 09.05 is displayed it means that you need to update your software before installing your HCRX/VME graphics upgrade.
• For Model 743 and 744 SBCs with HP-RT, the operating system software revision
of the host system must be HP-UX 10.10 or later, and the HP-RT target system must have at least...
Model A4268A FWD SCSI Adapter InstallationandService Guide - Page 21
Installing the FWD SCSI Adapter
3. For Model 743 only, install new Boot ROM if required.
If after reading the prerequisites for firmware in Chapter 1 you must replace the Boot ROM, use the following procedure.
a. Remove the Boot ROM from its socket on the Model 743, at location U54, using the
IC removal tool as shown in Figure 2-3.
b. Align the new Boot...
HP Model 748 Workstation Owner's Guide - Page 5
... Devices 6-7
Installing a Device in the Mass Storage Module 6-8 Configuring for a Hard Disk Drive 6-11
Software Installation of the Hard Disk Drive Upgrade 6-11 The factory-set SCSI bus address for the disk drive 6-11
7 Using Mass Storage Devices Using your CD-ROM Drive 7-2 CD-ROM Drive and CD-ROM Media Descriptions 7-3
CD-ROM Drive 7-3 CD-ROM Media 7-4 Operating the CD-ROM Drive 7-6 Loading...
HP Model 748 Workstation Owner's Guide - Page 12
...of its publication.
Related Manuals
Refer to the following manuals for more information: • Model 743 Owner's Guide (A2636-90603) • Model 744 Owner's Guide (A4511-90602) • HP-UX 9.05 VME Configuration and Driver Development Guide (A236-90020) • VME Services for HP-UX 10 (A4412-90022) • Using Your HP Workstation (A2615-90003) • Installing and Updating UP-UX (B2355...
HP Model 748 Workstation Owner's Guide - Page 41
... to set. The following list is a brief outline of the installation procedure adding devices to HP-UX. For more detailed information please see the VME Services for HP-UX 10 manual. Follow these general steps: 1 First, add the new configuration information in the vme.CFG text file. 2 Run the vme_config utility to configure VME resources. 3 Make device files for the card and driver...
HP Model 748 Workstation Owner's Guide - Page 61
... the new kernel is built, SAM asks if you want to move the kernel into place and reboot. Choose Yes. The system reboots with the PCI driver loaded. For More Information Refer to Installing Peripherals and your PCI card's installation guide for information on the PCI accessory card application, loading the software, and running it.
5-9
HP Model 748 Workstation Owner's Guide - Page 73
... for manually configuring HP-UX to communicate with hard disk drive upgrades, in order to use the disks for mass storage and/or swap space. Note that your HP disk is pre-formatted.
Although the device is well-protected from physical shock when installed in the workstation, it is very easily damaged when separate. Avoid dropping or striking a device.
The factory-set SCSI bus address...
HP Model 748 Workstation Owner's Guide - Page 74
...and Configuring Mass Storage Devices Configuring for a Hard Disk Drive
SAM does not support the following:
• Changing the hardware address of a disk drive containing the root file system.
• Changing the hardware address of a disk array. • Changing the hardware address of a disk that is part of software disk
striping. After hardware installation has been completed, you...
HP Model 748 Workstation Owner's Guide - Page 110
... following in a terminal window:
man mediainit Enter
Configuring the Floppy Driver If you reload software or rebuild the Instant Ignition system on your workstation, you need to reconfigure the HP-UX Kernel to add the floppy driver. Use the SAM utility to add the flexible disk driver and build a new HP-UX kernel. For more...
HP Model 748 Workstation Owner's Guide - Page 146
Glossary
click To press and release a mouse button rapidly.
cluster A group of workstations connected via a LAN. One computer, the ++cluster server++, performs as a filesystem server for the cluster clients (For information on clusters, see
HP Model 748 Workstation Owner's Guide - Page 147
... that manages the computer's resources, such as memory, file system, and input/output.
Korn Shell An HP-UX shell, featuring command history recall and line-editing. Invoked as /bin/ksh.
LAN See Local Area Network.
LED Light-emitting diode.
Local Area Network The systems and/or clusters which share data, hardware, and software resources via Networking Services software.
locally-mounted...
Installing the A4505A PCI Module Upgrade - Page 3
... board computer • IC Removal Tool • Anti-static Strap (Disposable)
Tools Required
You'll need the following items to install the PCI Module: • Medium flat-tipped screwdriver. • Static-free work area.
Prerequisites
Your system must be running version 10.20 or later of the HP-UX operating system. The PCI module upgrade does not support HIL devices...
Installing the A4505A PCI Module Upgrade - Page 10
NOTE:
Procedure
11 If your system has a Model 743 VMEbus board computer installed, you may need to update its firmware to make use of the PCI module. (Model 744 board computers do not require a firmware upgrade.)
A new Boot ROM is shipped with the PCI Module upgrade kit. To determine if the Boot ROM in your system needs to be replaced, you need to determine the revision number...
Installing the A4505A PCI Module Upgrade - Page 11
... the new kernel is built, SAM asks if you want to move the kernel
into place and reboot. Choose Yes. The system reboots with the PCI driver loaded. For More Information Refer to Installing Peripherals and your PCI card's installation guide for information on the PCI accessory card application, loading the software, and running it.
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