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Compaq Computer CorporationAlphaServer ES40Owner’s GuideOrder Number: EK–ES240–UG. A01This guide is intended for managers and operators ofAlphaServer

x6–1 Update Utility Display 6-47–1 Checksum Error and Fail-Safe Load 7-47–2 Sample Console Event Log 7-127–3 Show Device Command 7-137–4 Test Command

3-24 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide3.8 Switching Between Operating SystemsThe system supports three operating systems. You can install Tru6

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-253.8.1 Switching from UNIX or OpenVMS to Windows NTFollow this procedure if you have already installe

3-26 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide3.8.2 Switching from Windows NT to UNIX or OpenVMSFollow this procedure if you have already installed Wi

Using the Remote Management Console 4-1Chapter 4Using the Remote Management ConsoleYou can manage the system through the remote management console

4-2 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide4.1 RMC OverviewThe remote management console provides a mechanism for monitoringthe system (voltages, tem

Using the Remote Management Console 4-3The RMC logic is implemented using an 8-bit microprocessor, PIC17C44, as theprimary control device. The fir

4-4 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide4.2 Operating ModesThe RMC can be configured to manage different data flow pathsdefined by the com1_mode e

Using the Remote Management Console 4-5Through ModeThrough mode is the default operating mode. The RMC routes every characterof data between the i

4-6 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide4.2.1 Bypass ModesFor modem connection, you can set the operating mode so that dataand control signals pa

Using the Remote Management Console 4-7Figure 4–2 shows the data flow in the bypass modes. Note that the internalsystem COM1 port is connected dir

xiPrefaceIntended AudienceThis manual is for system managers and operators of Compaq AlphaServerES40 systems.Document StructureThis manual uses a stru

4-8 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideAfter downloading binary files, you can set the com1_mode environmentvariable from the SRM console to swit

Using the Remote Management Console 4-94.3 Terminal SetupYou can use the RMC from a modem hookup or the serial terminalconnected to the system. As

4-10 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide4.4 Entering the RMCYou type an escape sequence to invoke the RMC. You can enter RMCfrom any of the fol

Using the Remote Management Console 4-11Entering from the Local VGA MonitorTo enter the RMC from the local VGA monitor, the console environmentvari

4-12 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide4.5 SRM Environment Variables for COM1Several SRM environment variables allow you to set up the COM1seria

Using the Remote Management Console 4-134.6 RMC Command-Line InterfaceThe remote management console supports setup commands andcommands for managin

4-14 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideCommand ConventionsObserve the following conventions for entering RMC commands:• Enter enough characters

Using the Remote Management Console 4-154.6.1 Defining the COM1 Data FlowUse the set com1_mode command from SRM or RMC to define theCOM1 data flow

4-16 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide4.6.2 Displaying the System StatusThe RMC status command displays the current RMC settings.Table 4–1 exp

Using the Remote Management Console 4-17Table 4–1 Status Command FieldsField MeaningOn-Chip FirmwareRevision:Revision of RMC firmware on the micr

xiiDocumentation TitlesTable 1 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 DocumentationTitle Order NumberUser Documentation KitOwner’s GuideUser Interface GuideTower a

4-18 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide4.6.3 Displaying the System EnvironmentThe RMC env command provides a snapshot of the systemenvironment.

Using the Remote Management Console 4-19➊ CPU temperature. In this example four CPUs are present.➋Temperature of PCI backplane: Zone 0 includes PC

4-20 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide4.6.4 Power On and Off, Reset, and HaltThe RMC power {on, off}, halt {in, out}, and reset commands perfo

Using the Remote Management Console 4-21Halt In and Halt OutThe halt in command halts the system. The halt out command releases thehalt. When you

4-22 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide4.6.5 Configuring Remote Dial-InBefore you can dial in through the RMC modem port or enable thesystem to

Using the Remote Management Console 4-23➊Sets the password that is prompted for at the beginning of a modemsession. The string cannot exceed 14 ch

4-24 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide4.6.6 Configuring Dial-Out AlertWhen you are not monitoring the system from a modem connection,you can u

Using the Remote Management Console 4-25The elements of the dial string and alert string are shown in Table 4–2. Pagingservices vary, so you need

4-26 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideTable 4–2 Elements of Dial String and Alert StringDial StringATXDTThe dial string is case sensitive. T

Using the Remote Management Console 4-274.6.7 Resetting the Escape SequenceThe RMC set escape command sets a new escape sequence.The new escape se

System Overview 1-1Chapter 1System OverviewThis chapter provides an overview of the system, including:• System Enclosures• System Chassis—Front Vie

4-28 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide4.7 Resetting the RMC to Factory DefaultsIf the non-default RMC escape sequence has been lost or forgotte

Using the Remote Management Console 4-29Figure 4–4 RMC Jumpers (Default Positions)PK02111 2 31 2J24J25J26J31J3J2J17. Plug a power cord into

4-30 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide4.8 Troubleshooting TipsTable 4–3 lists possible causes and suggested solutions for symptomsyou might se

Using the Remote Management Console 4-31Table 4–3 RMC Troubleshooting (Continued)Symptom Possible Cause Suggested SolutionRMC will not answerwhen

Configuring and Installing Components 5-1Chapter 5Configuring and InstallingComponentsThis chapter shows how to configure and install components in

5-2 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide5.1 Removing Enclosure PanelsOpen and remove the front door. Loosen the screws that allow you toremove th

Configuring and Installing Components 5-3To Remove Enclosure Panels from a TowerThe enclosure panels are secured by captive screws.1. Remove the fr

5-4 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideFigure 5–2 Enclosure Panel Removal (Pedestal)12PK0234

Configuring and Installing Components 5-5To Remove Enclosure Panels from a PedestalThe enclosure panels are secured by captive screws.1. Open and r

1-2 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide1.1 System EnclosuresThe Compaq AlphaServer ES40 family consists of a standalone tower, apedestal with exp

5-6 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide 5.2 Removing Covers from the System ChassisWARNING: To prevent injury, access is limited to persons whoha

Configuring and Installing Components 5-7Figure 5–3 Removing Covers from a TowerPK021654312212

5-8 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideFigure 5–4 Removing Covers from a Pedestal/RackPK021514532

Configuring and Installing Components 5-95.3 Hot-Plug ComponentsPower supplies and hard drives are hot-plug components. You caninstall these compo

5-10 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide5.4 Power Supply ConfigurationYou can add a power supply for redundancy at any time.Figure 5–5 Power Su

Configuring and Installing Components 5-11The system can have the following power configurations:Single Power Supply. A single power supply is pro

5-12 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide5.5 Removing and Replacing Power SuppliesFigure 5–6 Installing a Power Supply (Pedestal/Rack View)3452P

Configuring and Installing Components 5-131. Loosen the three Phillips screws ➊ that secure the power supply bracket.(There is no need to remove th

5-14 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide5.6 Installing a Hard DriveYou can install a hard drive while the system is running.Figure 5–7 Installin

Configuring and Installing Components 5-151. Unlock the front door to access the storage drive area.2. Remove a blank bezel for the next available

System Overview 1-3Common ComponentsThe basic building block of the system is the chassis, which houses the followingcommon components:• Up to four

5-16 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide5.7 Non-Hot-Plug ComponentsCPUs, memory DIMMs, PCI cards, and removable media devices are nothot-plug com

Configuring and Installing Components 5-17Follow the procedure below before installing CPUs, memory DIMMs, PCI cards,or removable media devices:1.

5-18 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide5.8 CPU ConfigurationBefore installing additional CPUs, become familiar with the location ofthe CPU slots

Configuring and Installing Components 5-19Figure 5–9 CPU Slot Locations (Tower View)CPU 3CPU 2CPU 1CPU 0PK0229CPU Configuration Rules1. A CPU mus

5-20 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide5.9 Installing CPUsFigure 5–10 CPU Card Installation (Pedestal/Rack View)PK0240123WARNING: To prevent

Configuring and Installing Components 5-21 WARNING: CPU cards have parts that operate at hightemperatures. Wait 2 minutes after power is removed b

5-22 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideVerification — SRM Console1. Turn on power to the system.5. During power-up, observe the screen display.

Configuring and Installing Components 5-235.10 Memory ConfigurationBecome familiar with the rules for memory configuration beforeadding DIMMs to th

5-24 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideFigure 5–11 Memory Configuration (Pedestal/Rack View)11335577002244661133557700224466Array 0Sets 0 &

Configuring and Installing Components 5-25Figure 5–12 Memory Configuration (Tower View)00224466Array 0Sets 0 & 4Array 1Sets 1 & 5Array 2S

1-4 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide1.2 System Chassis—Front View/Top ViewFigure 1–2 Top/Front Components (Pedestal/Rack View)678153264PK020

5-26 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide5.11 Installing DIMMsFigure 5–13 Installing DIMMsPK0205TowerPedestal/Rack12345678111412123

Configuring and Installing Components 5-27 WARNING: To prevent injury, access is limited to persons whohave appropriate technical training and expe

5-28 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide7. To install the DIMM, align the notches on the gold fingers with theconnector keys as shown in Figure 5

Configuring and Installing Components 5-298. Secure the DIMM with the clips ➌ on the MMB slot.9. Reinstall the MMB.10. Replace the system card cage

5-30 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide5.12 PCI ConfigurationFigure 5–15 PCI Slot Locations (Pedestal/Rack) 1234567891010-SlotSystem12389106-

Configuring and Installing Components 5-31Figure 5–16 PCI Slot Locations (Tower)1234567891010-Slot System12 36-Slot System 8910PK0227The PCI slo

5-32 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide5.13 Installing PCI CardsFigure 5–17 PCI Card Installation (Pedestal/Rack View)PK0245231WARNING: To pre

Configuring and Installing Components 5-33WARNING: To prevent fire, use only modules with currentlimited outputs. See National Electrical Code NFP

5-34 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideVerification — SRM Console1. Turn on power to the system.2. During power-up, observe the screen display f

Configuring and Installing Components 5-355.14 Installing a Removable Media Device WARNING: To prevent injury, access is limited to persons whohave

System Overview 1-51.3 System Chassis—Rear ViewFigure 1–3 Rear Components (Pedestal/Rack View)231PK0206➊ Power supplies➋ PCI bulkhead➌ I/O ports

5-36 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideFigure 5–18 Installing a 5.25-Inch Device (Pedestal/Rack View)1235446PK0235

Configuring and Installing Components 5-371. Shut down the operating system and turn off power to the system. Unplugthe power cord from each power

5-38 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide5.15 Installing a Second Disk CageFigure 5–19 Installing a Second Disk Cage321478PK0247956

Configuring and Installing Components 5-39 WARNING: To prevent injury, access is limited to persons whohave appropriate technical training and expe

5-40 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideVerification — SRM Console1. Turn on power to the system.2. When the system powers up to the P00>>&

Configuring and Installing Components 5-415.16 External SCSI ExpansionExternal SCSI devices, such as tabletop or rack-mounted storage devices, can

Updating Firmware 6-1Chapter 6Updating FirmwareThis chapter describes how to update to a later version of system firmware.Typically, you update sys

6-2 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide6.1 Sources of Firmware UpdatesThe AlphaBIOS firmware for Windows NT and the SRM firmware forUNIX and Open

Updating Firmware 6-3AlphaBIOS FirmwareThe AlphaBIOS firmware is included on the Alpha Systems Firmware UpdateKit CD-ROM. You can also obtain the

1-6 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide1.4 Rear Ports and SlotsFigure 1–4 Rear ConnectorsPK020991 2 3 4 5 6 781012345678910Pedestal/RackTower

6-4 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide6.2 Firmware Update UtilityThe system firmware is updated from a Loadable Firmware UpdateUtility. When yo

Updating Firmware 6-5UPD> updateConfirm update on:Abiossrm[Y/(N)]yWARNING: updates may take several minutes to complete foreach device.

6-6 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide6.3 Manual UpdatesIf RMC firmware or serial ROM (SROM) ever become corrupted, youcan perform a manual upda

Updating Firmware 6-76.4 Updating from the CD-ROMYou can update the system firmware from CD-ROM, either from theSRM console or the AlphaBIOS consol

6-8 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide6.4.2 Updating from the AlphaBIOS Console1. Insert the Alpha Systems Firmware Update CD into the CD-ROM d

Updating Firmware 6-96.5 Updating from an OpenVMS System DiskYou can update OpenVMS from a system disk.1. Download the firmware update image from t

6-10 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide6.6 OpenVMS and UNIX Network BootsYou can update OpenVMS using the MOP network protocol. You canupdate T

Updating Firmware 6-116.6.2 Updating OpenVMS Using the MOP Protocol1. Download the firmware update image from the Firmware Updates Web site.2. Cop

6-12 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide6.7 Upgrading AlphaBIOS over the NetworkYou can upgrade AlphaBIOS over the network if you have set up anA

Updating Firmware 6-13RequirementsTo upgrade AlphaBIOS over a network, you must meet the followingrequirements:• A DHCP and TFTP server or a BOOTP

System Overview 1-7Rear Panel Connections➊Modem port—Dedicated 9-pin port for modem connection to remotemanagement console.➋COM2 serial port—Extra

Troubleshooting 7-1Chapter 7TroubleshootingThis chapter describes procedures for resolving problems with the system. Tocorrect a problem, locate t

7-2 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide7.1 Power-Up Error MessagesThree sets of diagnostics are performed at power-up: RMC, SROM, andSRM. As the

Troubleshooting 7-3A few error messages that appear on the operator control panel are announcedby audible error beep codes, an indicated in Table 7

7-4 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide7.1.2 Checksum ErrorIf Jump to Console is the last message displayed on the operatorcontrol panel, the con

Troubleshooting 7-5 ***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility *****➏-------------------------------------------------------------Function

7-6 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide7.1.3 No MEM ErrorIf the SROM code cannot find any available memory, a 1-3-3 beep codeis issued (one beep,

Troubleshooting 7-7➊Indicates failed DIMMs. M identifies the MMB; D identifies the DIMM. Inthis line, DIMM 2 on MMB1 failed.➋Indicates that some

7-8 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide7.2 RMC Error MessagesTable 7–2 lists the error messages that might be displayed on theoperator control pan

Troubleshooting 7-9Table 7–2 RMC Error Messages (Continued)Message MeaningWarning MessagesPSn failedPower supply failed. “n” is 0, 1, or 2.OverT

First Printing, April 1999The information in this publication is subject to change without notice.COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR

1-8 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide1.5 Operator Control PanelThe control panel provides system controls and status indicators. Thecontrols a

7-10 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide7.3 SROM Error MessagesThe SROM power-up identifies errors that may or may not prevent thesystem from comi

Troubleshooting 7-11Table 7–3 SROM Error Messages (Continued)Code SROM Message OCP Message7E Configuration error on CPU #2 CfgERR 27D Configurati

7-12 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide7.4 SRM DiagnosticsThe SRM console event log and SRM console commands help youtroubleshoot problems that d

Troubleshooting 7-137.4.2 Show Device CommandUse the SRM show device command to list the controllers and bootabledevices in the system. If storage

7-14 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide7.4.3 Test CommandThe test command verifies all the devices in the system. This commandcan be used on all

Troubleshooting 7-15• A trial diskette with files installed• A trial CD-ROM with files installedThe test script tests devices in the following orde

7-16 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide7.4.4 Show FRU CommandThe show fru command displays a table showing the physicalconfiguration of the fiel

Troubleshooting 7-17PWR0 00 30-49448-01.A02 2P90700557 API-7850PWR1 00 30-49448-01.A02 2P90700558 API-7850FAN1

7-18 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s GuideTable 7–4 Bit Assignments for Error FieldBit MeaningBit 0 is 1 FailureBit 1 is 1 TDD error has been logg

Troubleshooting 7-197.4.5 Show Error CommandThe show error command displays FRUs that have errors logged. If thedevices installed do not have any

System Overview 1-9➌Power LED (green). Lights when the power button is pressed.➍Reset button. A momentary contact switch that restarts the syste

7-20 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide7.4.6 Show Power CommandUse the SRM show power command to determine whether the failure ofa system runnin

Troubleshooting 7-21➊Power supplies. Power supply 2 is not installed.➋System fans. Fan 3 is not working.➌Temperature sensors on CPUs. CPU 0 is a

7-22 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide7.4.7 Crash CommandFor fatal errors, the UNIX and OpenVMS operating systems will savethe contents of memo

Troubleshooting 7-23The SRM crash command forces a crash dump to the selected device for UNIXand OpenVMS systems. Use this command when the system

7-24 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide7.5 Troubleshooting TablesThis section describes some strategies for troubleshooting problemsthat might pr

Troubleshooting 7-25Table 7–5 Power ProblemsSymptom ActionSystem does notpower on.Check that AC power is available and all power cordsare plugged

7-26 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s GuideTable 7–6 Problems Getting to Console ModeSymptom ActionPower-up screen isnot displayed.Interpret the er

Troubleshooting 7-27Table 7–7 Problems Reported by the ConsoleSymptom ActionPower-up tests are notcompleted.Interpret the error beep codes at pow

7-28 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s GuideTable 7–8 Boot ProblemsSymptom ActionSystem cannot findboot device.Check the system configuration for th

Troubleshooting 7-29Table 7–9 Errors Reported by the Operating SystemSymptom ActionSystem has crashed, butSRM console is operating.Press the Halt

1-10 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide1.6 System BoardThe system board is located on the floor of the system card cage. It hasslots for the CPU

7-30 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide7.6 Option Card ProblemsOption card problems can include problems related to network optionsand PCI option

Troubleshooting 7-31PCI Bus ProblemsPCI bus problems at startup are usually indicated by the inability of the systemto detect the PCI device. Use

7-32 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide7.7 Troubleshooting the Windows NT Hard DiskTable 7–11 gives AlphaBIOS error messages that indicate hard d

Troubleshooting 7-33Table 7–11 Troubleshooting the System Hard Disk (Continued)Error Message Possible Cause Corrective Action“No hard driveswere

Specifications 8-1Chapter 8SpecificationsThis chapter gives specifications for Compaq AlphaServer ES40 systems:• Physical specifications• Environme

8-2 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide8.1 Physical SpecificationsTable 8–1 Physical Characteristics — TowerDimensionsHeightWidthDepthWeight50.8

Specifications 8-3Table 8–2 Physical Characteristics — PedestalDimensionsHeightWidthDepthWeight78.2 cm (30.8 in.)50.8 cm (20.0 in.)80.6 cm (31.75

8-4 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s GuideTable 8–3 Physical Characteristics — RackmountDimensionsHeightWidthDepthWeight1. When lifting2. Total a

Specifications 8-5Table 8–4 Physical Characteristics — CabinetsDimensionsH9A10 M-SeriesHeightWidthDepthWeight170 cm (67.0 in.)60 cm (23.6 in.)110

System Overview 1-11CPU CardThe system can have up to four CPU cards. The CPU cards are installed on thesystem board. Each CPU card contains a 212

8-6 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide8.2 Environmental SpecificationsTable 8–5 Environmental Characteristics — All System VariantsTemperature

Specifications 8-78.3 Electrical SpecificationsTable 8–6 Electrical Characteristics — All System VariantsNominal voltage (Vac)Voltage range (Vac)

8-8 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 User’s Guide8.4 Regulatory ApprovalsTable 8–7 Regulatory ApprovalsAgency approvalsReviewed toUL: Listed to UL1950 (3r

Specifications 8-98.5 Acoustical DataTable 8–8 gives the noise declaration for the AlphaServer ES40 system.Table 8–8 Acoustical DataAcoustics — D

Index-1IndexAAcoustics, 8-9AlphaBIOS consoleboot screen, 2-11, 2-13, 3-20CMOS Setup screen, 2-31Display System Configuration screen, 2-30hard disk set

Index-2Console tests, 7-15Console, selecting, 2-15Consoles, switching between, 2-14Control panel, 1-8Control panel messages, 2-3Controlshalt button, 1

Index-3Hardware configurationviewing, 2-18Windows NT, 2-30Hot-plug components, 5-9IInfoServer, 3-17Initialization screen, AlphaBIOS, 2-10Installing a

Index-4redundant, 5-11Power supply LEDs, 1-15Powering up, 2-2Power-on, remote, 1-9Power-on/off, from RMC, 4-20Power-up displaySRM, 2-6SROM, 2-4, 2-5Po

Index-5PCI, 5-30, 5-31Snoop mode, 4-7Soft bypass mode, 4-7Specifications, 8-2SRM console, 2-13device naming, 2-26power-up display, 2-6security, 2-29SR

1-12 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide1.7 PCI BackplaneThe PCI backplane has two 64-bit, 33 MHz PCI buses that support 64-bitPCI slots. The 64

System Overview 1-13Table 1–1 shows the correspondence between the physical locations of the slotson the PCI backplane and the logical numbering re

1-14 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide1.8 Power SuppliesThe power supplies provide power to components in the systemchassis. The number of pow

System Overview 1-15One to three power supplies provide power to components in the system chassis.The system supports redundant power configuration

1-16 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide1.9 Removable Media StorageThe system chassis houses a CD-ROM drive ➊ and a high-density 3.5-inch floppy

System Overview 1-171.10 Hard Disk StorageThe system chassis can have either one or two storage disk cages.You can install four 1.6-inch hard drive

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1-18 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide1.11 System AccessAt the time of delivery, the system keys are taped inside the small frontdoor that prov

System Overview 1-19Both the tower and pedestal systems have a small front door through whichthe control panel and removable media devices are acce

1-20 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide1.12 Console TerminalThe console terminal can be a serial (character cell) terminalconnected to the COM1

Operation 2-1Chapter 2OperationThis chapter gives basic operating instructions, including powering up andconfiguring the machine. This chapter has

2-2 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.1 Powering Up the SystemTo power up the system, press the power button. Testing begins, andstatus shows

Operation 2-32.2 Power-Up DisplaysPower-up information is displayed on the operator control panel andon the console terminal startup screen. Messa

2-4 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.2.1 SROM Power-Up DisplayExample 2–1 Sample SROM Power-Up DisplaySROM Power-Up Display OCP MessageSRO

Operation 2-5➊When the system powers up, the SROM code is loaded into the I-cache(instruction cache) on the first available CPU, which becomes the

2-6 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.2.2 SRM Console Power-Up DisplayAt the completion of SROM power-up, the primary CPU transferscontrol to

Operation 2-7➊The primary CPU prints a message indicating that it is running the console.Starting with this message, the power-up display is sent t

2-8 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideExample 2–2 SRM Power-Up Display (Continued)entering idle loopinitializing keyboardstarting console on C

Operation 2-9➎The console is started on the secondary CPUs. The example shows a four-processor system.➏Various diagnostics are performed.➐Systems

2-10 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.2.3 AlphaBIOS Startup ScreensIf the system is running the Windows NT operating system, the SRMconsole

Operation 2-11Example 2–4 AlphaBIOS Boot Screen AlphaBIOS 5.68Please select the operating system to start:Windows NT Serv

2-12 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.3 System ConsolesSystem console programs are located in a flash ROM (read-onlymemory) on the system boa

Operation 2-13SRM ConsoleSystems running the Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS operating systems areconfigured from the SRM console, a command-line interface (

2-14 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.3.1 Switching Between ConsolesUnder some circumstances, you may need to switch between the systemconso

Operation 2-152.3.2 Selecting the Console and Display DeviceThe SRM os_type environment variable determines which userinterface (SRM or AlphaBIOS)

2-16 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideYou can verify the display device with the SRM show console command andchange the display device with the

Operation 2-172.3.3 Setting the Control Panel MessageIf you are running Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS, you can create acustomized message to be displayed

vContentsPreface xiChapter 1 System Overview1.1 System Enclosures 1-21.2 System Chassis—Front View/Top View 1-41.3 System Chassis—Rear View 1-51.

2-18 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.4 Displaying a Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMSConfigurationView the system hardware configuration for UNIX and Op

Operation 2-192.4.1 Displaying Boot Environment VariablesUse the show boot* command to list the boot environment variables.Example 2–6 Show Boot

2-20 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.4.2 Displaying the Logical ConfigurationUse the show config command to display the logical configurati

Operation 2-21➊Firmware. Version numbers of the SRM console, AlphaBIOS (ARC)console, PALcode, serial ROM, RMC ROM, and RMC flash ROM➋Processors.

2-22 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideExample 2–7 Show Config (Continued)Slot Option Hose 0, Bus 0, PCI ➎ 2/0 NCR 53C896 pke0.7

Operation 2-23➎PCI bus information.The “Slot” column lists the logical slots seen by the system. These are notthe physical slots into which device

2-24 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideTable 2–1 Correspondence Between Logical and Physical PCI SlotsPhysical Slot Logical Slot PCI 01 1 Devi

Operation 2-252.4.3 Displaying the Bootable DevicesUse the show device command to display the bootable devices. DK =SCSI drive; DQ = IDE drive; D

2-26 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.4.4 Viewing Memory ConfigurationUse the show memory command to view the configuration of mainmemory.Ex

Operation 2-272.5 Setting SRM Environment VariablesYou may need to set several SRM console environment variables andbuilt-in utilities to configure

viChapter 3 Booting and Installing an Operating System3.1 Setting Boot Options for UNIX or OpenVMS 3-23.2 Booting Tru64 UNIX 3-83.3 Starting a Tru64

2-28 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.6 Setting SRM Console SecurityYou can set the SRM console to secure mode to prevent unauthorizedpersonn

Operation 2-292.7 Displaying a Windows NT Hardware ConfigurationView a Windows NT configuration from AlphaBIOS.1. From the AlphaBIOS Setup screen,

2-30 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.8 Setting Up a System for Windows NTBefore you boot Windows NT, set the system date and time and set up

Operation 2-312.8.1 Setting the Date and TimeSet the date and time from the CMOS Setup screen.Figure 2–4 CMOS Setup ScreenDate: Friday,

2-32 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.8.2 Setting Up the Hard DiskSet up the hard disk from the Hard Disk Setup screen.Figure 2–5 Hard Dis

Operation 2-332.8.3 Setting the Level of Memory TestingSet the level of memory testing that occurs when the system is powercycled from the advance

2-34 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.8.4 Setting Password ProtectionPassword protection provides two levels of security for your WindowsNT

Operation 2-352.9 Setting Automatic BootingWindows NT systems are factory set to auto start; UNIX and OpenVMSsystems are factory set to halt in the

2-36 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.9.1 Windows NT and Auto StartOn Windows NT systems the Auto Start option is enabled by default,which c

Operation 2-372.9.2 Setting Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS Systems to Auto StartThe SRM auto_action environment variable determines the defaultaction the s

viiChapter 6 Updating Firmware6.1 Sources of Firmware Updates 6-26.2 Firmware Update Utility 6-46.3 Manual Updates 6-66.4 Updating from the CD-ROM 6-

2-38 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.10 Changing the Default Boot DeviceIt is not necessary to modify the boot file setting for Windows NT.

Operation 2-392.11 Running AlphaBIOS-Based UtilitiesDepending upon the type of hardware you have, you may have to runhardware configuration utiliti

2-40 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.11.1 Running Utilities from a VGA MonitorIf you are running Windows NT, no terminal setup is required

Operation 2-414. In the Run Maintenance Program dialog box, type the name of the programto be run in the Program Name field. Then Tab to the Locati

2-42 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide2.11.2 Setting Up Serial ModeSerial mode requires a VT320 or higher (or equivalent) terminal. Torun Alp

Operation 2-432.11.3 Running Utilities from a Serial TerminalUtilities are run from a serial terminal the same way as from a VGAmonitor. The menus

2-44 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide1. Issue the alphabios command at the P00>>> prompt to start theAlphaBIOS console.2. From the Al

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-1Chapter 3Booting and Installingan Operating SystemThis chapter gives instructions for booting the Tru6

3-2 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide3.1 Setting Boot Options for UNIX or OpenVMSYou can set a default boot device, boot flags, and network boo

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-3The syntax is:set bootdef_dev boot_deviceboot_deviceThe name of the device on which the system softwar

viii2–2 AlphaBIOS Setup Screen 2-122–3 Display System Configuration Screen 2-302–4 CMOS Setup Screen 2-322–5 Hard Disk Setup Screen 2-332–6 Advanced C

3-4 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide3.1.3 boot_osflagsThe boot_osflags environment variable sets the default boot flags and,for OpenVMS, a ro

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-5OpenVMS SystemsOpenVMS systems require an ordered pair as the flags_value argument:root_number and boo

3-6 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s GuideExampleIn the following UNIX example, the boot flags are set to autoboot the system tomultiuser mode when

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-73.1.5 ei*0_protocols or ew*0_protocolsThe ei*0_protocols or ew*0_protocols environment variable sets

3-8 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide3.2 Booting Tru64 UNIXUNIX can be booted from a CD-ROM on a local drive (a CD-ROM driveconnected to the sy

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-9Loading vmunix symbol table ... [1333528 bytes]sysconfigtab: attribute Per-proc-address-space not in s

3-10 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide3.2.1 Booting UNIX over the NetworkTo boot your UNIX system over the network, make sure the system isreg

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-11Systems running Tru64 UNIX support network adapters, designated ew*0 orei*0. The asterisk stands for

3-12 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide3.3 Starting a Tru64 UNIX InstallationUNIX is installed from the CD-ROM drive connected to the system. T

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-13There are two types of installations:o The Default Installation installs a mandatory set of softwa

ix4–1 Status Command Fields 4-174–2 Elements of Dial String and Alert String 4-274–3 RMC Troubleshooting 4-317–1 Error Beep Codes 7-27–2 RMC Error Mes

3-14 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide3.4 Booting OpenVMSOpenVMS can be booted from a CD-ROM on a local drive (the CD-ROMdrive connected to the

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-15Example 3–4 shows a boot from a CD-ROM on a local drive. The example isabbreviated. For complete in

3-16 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide3.4.1 Booting OpenVMS from the InfoServerYou can boot OpenVMS from a LAN device on the InfoServer. Thed

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-17Network Initial System Load Function ➌Version 1.2FUNCTIONIDFUNCTION1 - Display Menu2 - Help3 - Choose

3-18 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide3.5 Starting an OpenVMS InstallationAfter you boot the operating system CD-ROM, an installation menu isdi

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-191. Boot the OpenVMS operating system CD-ROM.2. Choose option 1 (Install or upgrade OpenVMS Alpha). T

3-20 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide3.6 Booting Windows NTMicrosoft Windows NT is started from the AlphaBIOS boot screen. Figure 3–1 Alpha

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-21Before You Can Boot Windows NT• The AlphaBIOS console must be running. Windows NT systems are factor

3-22 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Owner’s Guide3.7 Starting a Windows NT InstallationWindows NT is installed from CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM in the drive

Booting and Installing an Operating System 3-23If this is a new Windows NT installation, set the system date and time and setup the hard disk as des