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2000 Alpha Processor, Inc. rights reserved. Part 51-0048-1A Date: 5/31/00 Alpha Processor, Inc. Samsung Company 130C Baker Avenue Extension Concord, 01742 Tel: 978.318.1100 Fax: 978.371.3177 Alpha Processor, Inc. reserves right make changes products without notice order improve design performance characteristics. This document considered preliminary with further revisions corrections process. Alpha Processor, Inc. makes representations warranties with respect accuracy completeness contents this publication information contained herein, reserve right make changes time, without notice. Alpha Processor, Inc. disclaims responsibility consequences resulting from information included this publication. This publication neither states implies representations warranties kind, including limited implied warranty merchantability fitness particular purpose. Alpha Processor, Inc. products authorized critical components life support devices systems without Alpha Processor, Inc.'s written approval. Alpha Processor, Inc. assumes liability whatsoever claims associated with sale (including engineering samples) Alpha Processor, Inc. products except provided Alpha Processor, Inc.'s Terms Conditions Sale such products. 7UDGHPDUNV AMD-751 System Controller trademark AMD. Other product names used this publication identification purposes only trademarks their respective companies. 3UHOLPLQDU\ 3URGXFW ,QIRUPDWLRQ information this publication preliminary, believed accurate time publication. Alpha Processor, Inc. makes representations warranties with respect accuracy completeness contents this publication information contained herein, reserves right make changes time, without notice.
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Date 05/31/00 51-0048-1A Description UP1100 User Manual first product release. This document supports UP1100-600-A product.
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Revision History Table Contents
List Figures List Tables
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Preface Chapter UP1100 Introduction
Features. System Components
Chapter
System Configuration
Board Layout Components Memory Subsystem 2.2.1 Memory Configuration 2.2.2 Memory Guidelines Configuration Settings. 2.3.1 Firmware Image Selection 2.3.2 Cache Size Selection
Chapter
Electrical, Environmental Physical Data
3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.4.1 3.4.2 Power Specifications Power Consumption Power Supply Power Connectors Environmental Specifications Safety Thermal Enclosure Requirements Physical Parameters UP1100 Parameters. UP1100 Mounting Hole Specification Rear Panel Shield
Chapter
Software Support
Software Overview
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4.1.1 4.1.2 Reset PALcode 4.1.3 Alpha Console 4.1.4 Operating System Alpha Console 4.2.1 Invoking Console 4.2.2 Command Summary 4.2.3 Displaying System Configurations 4.2.4 Setting System Date 4.2.5 Booting Operating System 4.2.6 Updating Firmware 4.2.7 Using Environment Variables 4.2.8 Environment Variable Summary 4.2.9 Finding Help Installing Linux Operating System 4.4.1 Requirements. 4.4.2 Before Installing Linux 4.4.3 Setting Environmental Variables 4.4.4 Starting Linux Installation 4.4.5 After Installing Linux
4-11 4-12 4-13 4-15 4-16 4-25 4-26 4-26 4-27 4-27 4-28 4-29 4-30
Chapter
Troubleshooting
Hardware Startup 5.1.1 Video Present 5.1.2 Status Indicators 5.1.3 Beep Code Error Recovery Procedures 5.2.1 Error Conditions 5.2.2 Error Recovery Switch Settings 5.2.3 Error Recovery Procedure
Appendix
Connectors Pinouts
Power Connector Pinouts Nonstandard Connections Standard Connectors
Appendix
Support, Products Documentation
Customer Support Supporting Products Alpha Products Documentation
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Index Publication Evaluation Form
Index-1 Form-1
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Figure:
UP1100 Functional Block Diagram UP1100 Layout Thermally-sensitive Components UP1100 Mounting Hole Specification Rear Panel Connectors Status Indicators Firmware Configuration Switches
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Table: UP1100 Product Features 4-10 4-10 4-13 4-15 4-16 4-18 4-19 4-20 4-21 4-22 4-24 4-28 UP1100 Connector Component List Typical UP1100 Memory Configurations.
Firmware Configuration Settings (SW1, Switches UP1100 Typical Power Consumption Recommended Power Supply Environmental Requirements UP1100 Physical Parameters Rear Panel Connectors
Cache Size Configuration Settings (SW1, Switches
Maximum Component Case Temperatures
Summary Console Commands Syntax Console Commands Special Characters Console Device Naming Convention Address Assignments Boot Command Options Envar Options
Environment Variable Summary Auto_Action Values
4-10 Boot_Osflags Options 4-11 ew*0_mode Options. 4-13 Language Options
4-12 ew*0_protocols Options 4-14 pk*0_soft_term Options 4-15 Console Variables. Status Indicators
Switch Settings Various Error Conditions
Power Connector Pinouts (J18) Power Connector Pinouts (J19) Port Pinouts (J21)
Extender Port Connector Pinouts (J22) Power Button Connector Pinouts (J23)
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Speaker Cable Connector Pinouts (J25) Reset Button Connector Pinouts (J27) A-10 System Connector Pinouts (J29) A-12 Debug Port Connector Pinouts (J31) A-13 EPLD Program Port Pinouts (J32) A-14 UP1100 Standard Connectors
Activity Connector Pinouts (J26)
Keyboard Lock Cable Connector Pinouts (J28). A-11 Connectors Pinouts (J30, J33)
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This manual describes Alpha Processor, Inc. UP1100 product, including Alpha 21264A Processor. manual emphasizes System Reference Manual (SRM) Console firmware user interface. Topics include description
Install operating system Check change system configurations Troubleshoot basic system problems
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This manual intended technicians engineers support resellers, dealers, system integrators, vendors supply UP1100-based systems.
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This manual describes features, configuration options, functional operation, troubleshooting analysis user interface system Console firmware. companion piece Alpha Processor, Inc.'s UP1100 document that includes UP1100 Quick Start Installation Guide (51-0047) UP1100 Technical Reference Manual (51-0049).
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UP1100 User Manual organized follows:
Chapter "UP1100 Introduction," presents product features includes functional block diagram system. Chapter "System Configuration," provides pictorial layout UP1100 with components. Configuration elements include main memory guidelines configuration jumper settings. Chapter "Electrical, Environmental Physical Data," furnishes electrical environmental requirements, thermal characteristics, physical board dimensions.
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Chapter "Software Support," describes three major software components that form UP1100 user interface. Topics include Alpha System Reference Manual (SRM) Console Fail Safe Booter (FSB) firmware, procedures describing installation upgrade operating system. Chapter "Troubleshooting," discusses solutions hardware software problems encountered during system startup. Appendix "Connectors Pinouts," describes connectors pinouts used UP1100. Appendix "Support, Products Documentation," provides directions obtaining additional product information technical support.
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This section defines product-specific terminology, abbreviations, other conventions used throughout this manual.
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This manual uses following type conventions:
Variable information document titles appear italic type. Text that type shown bold Courier font. Type that appears screen, such example computer output, shown Courier font. names joined with forward slash simultaneous keystrokes. Press down first while type second key, press Ctrl/S.
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following list acronyms used this document their definitions.
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Abbreviation DIMM DRAM EPLD
Meaning Accelerated Graphics Port Acer Laboratories, Inc. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Compact Disk European Conforming Central Processing Unit Canadian Underwriters Laboratory Double Data Rate Dual Inline Memory Module Dynamic Random Access Memory Error Correction Code Enhanced Capabilities Port Electromagnetic Interference European Norm Electrically Programmable Logic Device Enhanced Parallel Port Frequently Asked Questions Federal Communications Commission Floppy Disk Drive Fail-Safe Booter Hard Disk Drive Inter-integrated Circuit Integrated Device Electronics Input/Output Industry Standard Architecture Keyboard Light Emitting Diode Late Write Original Equipment Manufacturer Operating System Privileged Architecture Library Peripheral Component Interconnect Printed Circuit Board Power Management Unit
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Abbreviation SCSI SDRAM SROM SRAM SSRAM UART Read-only Memory Real Time Clock
Meaning
Small Computer System Interface Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. System Management Serial Presence Detect System Reference Manual Serial Read-only Memory Static Random Access Memory Synchronous SRAM Underwriters Laboratory Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter Universal Serial Voltage Identification Voltage Regulator Module
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This chapter provides overview UP1100 product, including components features. UP1100 product consists Alpha 21264A Processor Central Processing Unit (CPU), Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) interfacing following components:
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) AMD-751 System Controller Acer Laboratories, Inc. (ALI) M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (SEC) KM736FV4011H cache Intel Corp. 21143 PCI/CardBus 10/100 Mb/s (Ethernet) Controller Creative Labs, Inc. Sound Blaster-compatible sound chip Voltage Regulator Module (VRM)
UP1100s designed uniprocessor workstation low-end server platforms.
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Table provides summary UP1100 product features.
Table
UP1100 Product Features
Description Supports EV67 Alpha 21264A Processor Manufacturer
Feature Physical Form Factor: (12" 9.6") CPU: Cache:
External cache, 128-bit Late Write Synchronous Static Random Access Memory (SSRAMS) AMD-751 System Controller Intel M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge 21143 Controller Three 168-pin, Synchronous Direct Random Access Memory (SDRAM) unbuffered Serial Presence Detect (SPD) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) providing memory with Error Correcting Code (ECC)
Chipsets:
Main Memory:
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UP1100 Product Features (Continued)
Description Requires 300W power supply Uses power connectors clock with Double Data Rate (DDR) transfers Ultra 33/66 Integrated Device Electronics (IDE) connectors, driven dual-channel controllers M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge Inter-integrated Circuit (I2C) System Management (SM) external Universal Serial (USB) ports, driven controller M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge Manufacturer
Feature Power: System Interface:
On-board Input/Output (I/O):
serial Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART) ports, driven Super controller M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) parallel port, driven Super controller M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge dual-drive capable Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) controller driven Super controller M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge PS/2 Keyboard Mouse port Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot, driven controller AMD-751 System Controller Three slots, driven 32-bit controller AMD-751 System Controller
Slots:
Sound Card: Firmware:
Sound Blaster-compatible sound controller driven M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge Embedded Alpha System Reference Manual (SRM) Console
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UP1100 implemented industry-standard parts uses Alpha 21264A Processor. functional components UP1100 shown block diagram form Figure 1-1. detailed description system components provided UP1100 Technical Reference Manual, 51-0049.
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Note: Refer list Acronyms page Preface explanation terminology used block diagram.
Alpha 21264A Processor
cache
SDRAM DIMMs
AMD-751
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21143 Controller
32-bit, Slots
KBD/Mouse Sound Serial Ports Parallel Port
M1535D
PCI-ISA Bridge
Ports
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UP1100 Functional Block Diagram
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This chapter describes layout configuration UP1100. includes information about switch settings used determine UP1100 configuration.
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On-board connectors provided following:
cards devices devices Memory DIMMs Serial parallel peripherals (Ethernet) port Audio In/Out connections Power
These connectors configuration switchpack shown Figure 2-1, which depicts UP1100 components. Table specifies components indicated Figure 2-1. Refer Appendix complete description connectors pinouts used UP1100.
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Conn. Mouse Conn. Serial/Parallel Conn. CACHE SRAM CACHE SRAM
Slot
Slot
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21143 Controller
Audio
Slot
SROM DIMM
AMD-751 System Controller 21264A SRAM
M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge
Debug Port
CACHE SRAM
CACHE SRAM
LM75 EPLD Port Thermal Sensor
SROM Flash BIOS
System
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Indicates Indicates Ground
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Comp.
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Comp.
Specification 168-pin DIMM Socket, Slot 168-pin DIMM Socket, Slot 32-bit Connector, Slot Local Area Network (LAN-RJ-45 Ethernet) Connector
Connector 168-pin DIMM Socket, Slot 32-bit Connector, Slot 32-bit Connector, Slot
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Comp.
Specification Primary Connector Connector Port Audio In/Out Connector Power Connector Used System Management (SM) Extender Port Speaker Cable Connector Reset Button Connector System Connector Debug Port
Connector Secondary Connector Serial/Parallel Port Keyboard/Mouse Port Compact Disk (CD) Audio Connector Power Connector Voltage Identification (VID) Port Power Button Connector Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity Connector Keyboard Lock Cable Connector Connector Electrically Programmable Logic Device (EPLD) Program Port
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memory subsystem DIMM bank with three independent slots. (See Figure 2-2.) Each slot accepts 168-pin, PC100 SDRAM Unbuffered DIMM modules.
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Memory Subsystem
following DIMM sizes used:
DIMM Slot DIMM Slot
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Memory Subsystem
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following rules populate UP1100 memory subsystem:
Populate Slot (J3) first. DIMM size Each slot different sized DIMMs. Memory supported size range between (minimum) (maximum).
Table typical memory configurations. Note: list supported memory manufacturer's parts, check Alpha Processor, Inc. website UP1100 Hardware Compatibility List (HCL):
http://www.alpha-processor.com/
DIMM Slot
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Typical UP1100 Memory Configurations
DIMMs Slot (J3) Slot (J4) Slot (J2)
Total Memory
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UP1100 configuration switchpack, SW1, which selectable settings. These switch settings organized follows:
Switches 2-Firmware image selection Switches 8-L2 cache size selection
location shown Figure 2-1, lower-left corner board.
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change factory settings other switches SW1. Only Switches supported configuration UP1100.
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Configuration alternate firmware managed through setting switches SW1, shown Table 2-3. Switches default, which boots UP1100 under Console.
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Table
Firmware Configuration Settings (SW1, Switches
Switch Position Switch Position
Function Console (default) Fail Safe Booter (FSB)
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Cache size configured using Switches SW1, shown Table 2-4.
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Cache Size Configuration Settings (SW1, Switches
Switch Position Switch Position
Function Cache Disable Reserved Reserved
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this chapter, description provided UP1100 power requirements, environmental enclosure specifications, physical parameters.
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UP1100 typical total power consumption 90W. Table lists current requirement each direct current supply voltage (Vdc) UP1100. requirements fully populated products, with maximum usage applied. Note: This table does include requirements peripheral slots disk drives. sure allow adequate additional current when selecting power supply UP1100.
Table
Supply Voltage 3.3V 5.0V
UP1100 Typical Power Consumption
Current 5.1A 0.8A 0.1A 0.1A 0.1A Power 4.0W Excluded total power 0.5W 1.2W 1.2W Fans Remarks
5.0V standby -5.0V -12V
Total Power Consumption:
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UP1100 requires Watt power supply. Alpha
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Processor, Inc. recommends power supply described Table 3-2, comparable power supply which provide same level support.
Table
Vendor Model:
Recommended Power Supply
Specification EMACS AP2-5300F +12V 1.0A 1.0A -12V +3.3V 0.85A Typical Maximum allowable 3.3V total draw 175W
Feature
Output:
Qualifications:
Maximum total continuous power 300W Maximum total peak power 300W
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power connector UP1100 Standard (20-pin) connector.
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Alpha 21264A Processor cooled blowing directly into chip's heat sink. UP1100 designed efficiently using only this fan. Additional fans necessary depending upon cabinets requirements plug-in cards. UP1100 specified within environment listed Table 3-3.
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Table
Environmental Requirements
Specification +5°C +35°C (+41°F +95°F) -35°C +85°C (-31°F +185°F) 90%, with maximum bulb temperature 35°C (95°F) minimum point (36°F) 11°C/hr. ±2°C/hr. (20°F/hr. ±4°F/hr.)
Parameter Operating temperature Storage temperature Relative Humidity Rate (dry bulb) temperature change
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UP1100 meets registered product-safety certification U.S. Canadian Underwriters Laboratories cUL). also meets European Conforming (CE) standard 60950:1992 "Safety Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment Incorporating Amendment European Norm (EN) standards published Official Journal European Community.
UP1100 meets electro-magnetic interference (EMI) emission certification following:
55022:1994/A1:1958/A2:1997 Class emissions requirements Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part Class
also meets immunity certification 50082-1:1992 "EMC Residential, Commercial Light Industrial Generic Immunity Standard."
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Figure shows location thermally-sensitive components UP1100. list maximum allowable case temperatures these components provided Table 3-4. Case temperatures vital factor determining airflow Printed
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Circuit Board (PCB). Variables which affect component's case temperature include following:
Operating temperature Operating frequency Current load
AMD-751 System Controller 21264A Processor
M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge
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Thermally-sensitive Components
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Maximum Component Case Temperatures
Component Maximum Temperature <77.8°C (172°F) <70°C (158°F)
Alpha 21264A Processor AMD-751 System Controller
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This product been approved Axxion Group Case, DL-17. Refer section 3.5, "Rear Panel Shield," page additional details enclosure requirements.
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UP1100 with dimensions specified Table 3-5.
Table
Length Width Height
UP1100 Physical Parameters
Value 304.8 243.8 (9.6 (2.6
Dimension
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UP1100 mounting hole specification depicted Figure 3-2. This mounting hold specification standard implementation, which allows UP1100 into standard chassis.
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304.8 (12.00 141.0 (5.550 16.5 (.650 (.250
33.0 (1.300 10.2 (.400 243.8 (9.600 78.7 (3.100 (.250
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UP1100 Mounting Hole Specification
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UP1100 rear panel connectors must fitted with suitable Core Design shield, shown Figure 3-3. Individual rear panel connectors designated with letters. Each connector type description listed Table 3-6.
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29.13 (1.147 25.55 (1.006 16.4 (.647 10.3 (.406 10.0 (.397 7.95 (.313 10.4 (.410 10.3 (.406 9.88 (.389 25.40 (1.000
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Rear Panel Connectors
Table
Letter
128.7 (5.066
Rear Panel Connectors
Connector Description PS/2 Stacked Mouse (top)/Keyboard (bottom) [DIN] Stacked Parallel D-Sub) Serial D-Sub) Dual (RJ-45 Ethernet) Audio (top)/Audio (bottom) [Phono jack] Microphone (Phono jack)
41.25 (1.624
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UP1100 systems support three major software components:
Fail Safe Booter (FSB) Reset PALcode (Privileged Architecture Library) Alpha Console Operating System (OS)
firmware used firmware recovery procedures. UP1100 supports release higher.
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When UP1100 turned reset, Reset PALcode firmware automatically loads performs system initialization activities. Once Reset PALcode firmware loaded, automatically load next level firmware passes control that code. UP1100 supports Reset PALcode version X17.9 higher.
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Console special firmware that initializes UP1100 system enables install boot operating systems. Alpha Console firmware resides flash UP1100. further information about Alpha Console, visit website
Navigate from Alpha Processor, Inc. website:
http://www.alpha-processor.com/
through following steps:
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Click Support upper right your browser. Click FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) center left your browser. Scroll through questions until reach Console. Click word, "here." This takes pages.
Alpha Linux home page:
http://www.alphalinux.org/
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UP1100 works with Linux kernel 2.2.14 higher order boot from A5.6-3 higher. Note: Consult Alpha Processor, Inc. website list vendors versions currently supported.
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Alpha Console command line interface that supports Linux operating systems. Console used bootstrap operating system, configure test system hardware, examine system options errors, change environment variables. This following sections describe Console commands environment variables:
Invoking Console Command summary Displaying system configuration Booting Operating System Updating firmware Using environment variables Environment variable summary Finding Help
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When system powered Console runs either remains running passes control operating system. system already running, invoke Console
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Shutting down operating system Pressing Reset button
Both these actions return Console prompt, >>>. example, running system, which control passed Linux operating system, following steps invoke Console mode: Shut down operating system according procedure described your operating system documentation. Console prompt, >>>, appears. Press Reset button. Console prompt, >>>, appears. perform tasks Console mode. prompt, type boot return operating system. Note: "Using Environment Variables," section 4.2.7 page 4-15 more details.
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Console command line interface. Console commands enable examine modify system state. Table gives most commonly used Console commands. Table gives syntax Console commands. Table gives special characters Console mode.
Table
Summary Console Commands
Function Loads starts operating system. Resets environment variable default value. Sets password zero. Resumes program execution. Sets displays system time date. Invokes Console line editor file nvram file (power-up script). Halts processor. (Same stop command.) Displays information about specified Console command. Resets system known state.
Command
boot clear envar clear password continue date edit halt help initialize
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Summary Console Commands (Continued)
Function Displays modifies parameters devices. Runs Loadable Firmware Update Utility. Turns secure mode, enabling access Console commands during current session. Displays file screen time. Sets modifies value environment variable. Sets Console password first time changes existing password. Enables secure mode without requiring restart Console. Displays state specified environment variable. Displays configuration last system initialization. Displays state processor. Displays list controllers their devices system. Displays memory module information. Displays version privileged architecture library code (PALcode). Displays version Console program. Halts processor. (Same halt.)
Command
isacfg login more envar password secure show envar show config show show device show memory show show version stop
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Syntax Console Commands
Attribute Action characters, including terminating carriage return characters deleted command entered. command longer than characters without backslash character (see Table 4-3) causes display error message. Upper- lowercase characters used input. Characters displayed case which they entered. Only dropping characters from words. must enter minimum number characters identify keyword unambiguously. Abbreviation environment variables allowed with show command. command options, modify environment, after command keyword after symbol number command. individual command descriptions examples. Most numbers Console commands decimal notation. exceptions, both which hexadecimal notation, addresses numbers used deposit command. default radic overridden inserting before numbers want express decimal, before octal, before hexadecimal. Register names (for example, considered numbers decimal notation. command line with characters null command. Console program takes action does issue error message; returns Console prompt. Console supports command line recall editing. Multiple adjacent spaces tabs compressed treated single space. Console program ignores leading trailing spaces.
Option
Length
Case
Abbreviation
Options
Numbers
characters
Spaces Tabs
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Special Characters Console
Function Terminates command line. action taken command until terminated. characters entered this pressed, Console just redisplays prompt. Continues command next line. Must last character line continued. Deletes previous character. itself, displays first-level help. When Help pressed after part command, system displays available options. Toggles between insert overstrike modes. default overstrike. Recalls previous command commands. last commands stored recall buffer. Terminates process that running. Clears Ctrl/S; resumes output suspended Ctrl/O. When entered part command line, deletes current line. Ctrl/C effect part binary data stream. Moves cursor left position. Moves cursor line. Moves cursor right position. Moves cursor beginning line. Deletes previous word. Stops output Console terminal current command. Toggles between enable disable. output reenabled other means well: when Console prompts command, issues error message, enters program mode, when Ctrl/P entered. Resumes output Console terminal that suspended Ctrl/S. Redisplays current line. Deleted characters omitted. This command useful hardcopy terminals. Suspends output Console terminal until Ctrl/Q entered. Cleared Ctrl/C. Deletes current line.
Character Return Enter
Backslash Delete Help Ctrl/A Ctrl/B up-arrow
Ctrl/C Ctrl/P
Ctrl/D left-arrow Ctrl/E Ctrl/F right-arrow Ctrl/H Backspace Ctrl/J
Ctrl/O
Ctrl/Q Ctrl/R Ctrl/S Ctrl/U
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Special Characters Console (Continued)
Function Wildcarding commands such show. Double quotes enable denote string environment variable assignment. Specifies that text between line comment. Control characters considered part comment.
Character
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Several commands used display system configuration:
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show show show show show show
config device memory version
show config command displays list devices found system interconnect buses. This configuration most recent initialization. syntax
show config
Example Show Config Command
>>>show config UP1100 Console:A5.6-7 PALcode:OpenVMS PALcode V1.69-54, Tru64 UNIX PALcode V1.62-1 Processors Alpha 21264A-9 Bcache size: Core Logic System Controller MEMORY Array Size -128 Base Addr -000000000
SROM Revision: X17.9
AMD-751 Revision Step
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Total Pages Total Good Memory MBytes
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Slot 01/0: 70071022 Bridge Slot Acer Labs M1535D Modem Slot Acer Labs M1535D Audio Slot Acer Labs M1535D Bridge Slot DE500-BA Network Controller ewa0.0.0.11.0 00-00-F0-51-00-2D Slot Acer Labs M1535D dqa.0.0.16.0 dqa0.0.0.16.0 QUANTUM FIREBALLlct1 dqb0.0.1.16.0 ATAPI -ROM DRIVE Slot 0525102B/217D102B
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Device Name MOUSE COM1 COM2 LPT1 FLOPPY EIDE
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show command displays status CPU. syntax
show
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Example Show Command
>>>show Primary CPU: Active CPUs: Configured CPUs: SROM Revision: X17.9
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show device command displays status devices controllers system: SCSI MSCP devices, internal floppy drive, network. syntax
show device [controller_name] controller_name
controller name abbreviation. When abbreviations wildcards used, controllers that match type displayed. name given, display list devices controllers system.
Example Show Device Command
>>>show device dka600.6.0.8.0 dkb600.6.0.108.0 dqa0.0.0.16.0 dva0.0.0.0.0 pka0.7.0.8.0 pkb0.7.0.108.0 DKA600 DKB600 DQA0 DVA0 PKA0 PKB0 QUANTUM ATLAS 0A0A QUANTUM ATLAS 9WLS UCH0 CD-ROM DU4011 UY0A SCSI SCSI
example device name dka200.2.0.7.1. Table shows interpretation this device name.
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Device Naming Convention
Description Two-letter designator port class driver:
Category
Driver
SCSI device Device RAID device DSSI disk Diskette drive Ethernet port
FDDI device SCSI tape DSSI tape SCSI port DSSI port
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One-letter designator storage adapter c.). Unique number (MSCP unit number). SCSI unit numbers forced node
Device unit number
node number node Channel number Used multi-channel devices. Logical slot number
Hose number
Corresponds slot number.
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Address Assignments
Device Description AMD-751 System Controller AMD-751 System Controller, Controller M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge Slot Slot Slot M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge, M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge, M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge, Power Management Unit (PMU) Slot
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show memory command displays information about each memory bank: slot number, size megabytes, starting address. syntax
show memory
Example Show Memory Command
>>>show memory Array Size -128 Base Addr -000000000 008000000 010000000
Total Pages Total Good Memory MBytes
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show command displays versions PALcode. PALcode written support Alpha processors. implements architecturally defined processor behavior. syntax
show
Example Show Command
>>>show V1.62-1 OpenVMS PALcode V1.69-54, Tru64 UNIX PALcode
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show version command displays version Console program that installed system. syntax
show version
Example Show Version Command
>>>show version version A5.6-7 2000 22:26:51
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date command used either display system time date.
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date [<yyyymmddhhmm.ss>]
Example Date Command
>>>date 2:51:27 June 2002 >>>date 200006060342.00 >>>date 3:42:02 June 2000
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boot command used boot operating system.
Example Boot Command
dka200 (boot dka200.2.0.7.1 -flags 0,0) block dka200.2.0.7.1 valid boot block reading blocks from dka200.2.0.7.1 bootstrap code read base 1fa000, image_start image_bytes 6fa00 initializing HWRPB 2000 initializing page table 1fff0000 initializing machine state setting affinity primary jumping bootstrap code
boot command initializes processor, loads program image from specified boot device, transfers control that image. syntax
boot [-file filename] [-flags [value]] [-halt] [-protocols enet_protocol] [boot_dev]
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Boot Command Options
Description boot file. Specifies additional information loaded image operating system.This qualifier overrides setting boot_osflags environment variable. boot_osflags environment variable page 4-18 list settings their meanings. Forces bootstrap operation halt invokes Console program once bootstrap image loaded page tables other data structures Operator console* device drivers shut down. Transfer control image entering continue command. Either bootp (default). This qualifier overrides setting ew*0_protocols environment variable (see Table 4-12). device path list devices from which Console program attempts boot, saved boot specification form environment variable. This qualifier overrides setting bootdef_dev environment variable (see page 4-18). bootdef_dev environment variable define default boot device string.
Option
-file filename
-flags [value]
-halt
-protocols enet_protocol
boot_dev
Notes: *The operator console monitor, keyboard, mouse. This hardware used enter Console commands into system.
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command used update firmware from Console prompt. command starts Loadable Firmware Update (LFU) Utility. syntax
Note: system shut down from booted program (most commonly, operating system) some other halted back Console, must reset system before running LFU. LFU, auto_action variable halt, then reset system. Remember reset auto_action original value after LFU.
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Example Command
>>>lfu Checking dqa0.0.0.16.0 option firmware files. dqa0.0.0.16.0 media present disabled RUN/STOP switch Checking dva0 option firmware files. Option firmware files were found floppy. want load options firmware, please enter device which files located(ewa0), just <return> proceed with standard console update: dva0 Please enter name options firmware files list, <return> default filename (up1100fw.txt) Copying up1100fw.txt from dva0. Copying Gtsrm.rom from dva0.
***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility ***** -Function Description -Displays system's configuration table. Done exit (reset). Lists device, revision, firmware name, update revision. Readme Lists important release information. Update Replaces current firmware with loadable data image. Verify Compares loadable hardware images. Help Scrolls this function table. -UPD> list Device UPD> update Confirm update [Y/(N)]y WARNING: updates take several minutes complete each device. ABORT! UPD> Updating 5.6-4. Verifying 5.6-4. PASSED. Current Revision 5.6-7 Filename srm_fw Update Revision 5.6-7 Display Exit List
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Note: Refer section 4.3, "FSB," page 4-26 information updating Console firmware using FSB.
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Environment variables pass configuration information between Console operating system. Their settings determine system powers boots operating system, operates. issue init command (see page 4-25 more details) activate environment variable.
Example 4-10 envar Show envar Commands
show console console console serial show console console init graphics
serial
Environment variables changed with envar command default values with -default envar command. Their values viewed with show envar command. User-defined nonvolatile environment variables created with edit (see section 4.2.9 page 4-25 further information) command.
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[-default] envar value
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Envar Options
Description Restores environment variable default setting. name environment variable modified. value environment variable.
Option
-default envar value
Whenever modify value following environment
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variables, value takes effect only after reset system pressing Reset button issuing initialize command: Note:All other environment variables take effect immediately after value.
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console kbd_hardware_type language os_type
show envar command displays current value setting) environment variable. syntax
show envar envar
name environment variable displayed. wildcard displays environment variables.
Example 4-11 Using show envar
>>>show os_type >>>unix
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Environment variables pass configuration information between Console operating system. Their settings determine system powers boots operating system, operates. Environment variables changed with envar command returned their default values with clear envar command. Their values viewed with show envar command. Table lists environment variables. Detailed descriptions follow. environment variables specific Console.
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Environment Variable Summary
Function Specifies Console's action powerup, failure, reset. Specifies default boot device string. Specifies default operating system boot flags. Changes default baud rate COM1 COM2 serial port.
Environment Variable
auto_action bootdef_dev boot_osflags com*_baud
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Environment Variable Summary (Continued)
Function Specifies device which power-up output displayed (serial terminal graphics monitor). Specifies connection type default Ethernet controller. this case, controller Intel controller. Specifies connection type default Ethernet controller. this case, controller Digital Equipment Corporation controller. Specifies network protocols booting over Ethernet controller.
Environment Variable
console
ei_mode
ew*0_mode
ew*0_protocols
Specifies default operator console kbd_hardware_ type keyboard type.
language os_type password pci_parity pk*0_fast pk*0_host_id pk*0_soft_term tt_allow_login
Specifies operator console keyboard layout. Specifies operating system. Valid entry Linux. password stored NVRAM used secure operator console. Disables enables parity checking bus. Enables fast SCSI mode. Specifies default value controller host node Enables disables SCSI terminators systems that QLogic ISP1040 SCSI controller. Enables disables login Console firmware other operator console ports.
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Specifies action Console takes time system powers fails, resets. When setting involves autoboot, system boots from default boot device specified value bootdef_dev environment variable. syntax
auto_action value
options value show Table 4-9.
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Auto_Action Values
Description system remains Console mode after power-up system crash. system boots automatically when turned halts after system failure. system boots automatically when turned after fails.
Option
halt boot restart
Note: halt assertion exists, Console ignores auto_action setting halts Console.
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bootdef_dev environment variable specifies more devices booting operating system. When more than device listed, system searches order listed boots from first device with operating system software. syntax
bootdef_dev boot_device boot_device
name device which system software been loaded. specify more than device, separate names with commas. Enter command show bootdef_dev display current default boot device. Enter command show device list devices system.
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boot_osflags environment variable passes information boot command. That information dependent operating system booted. syntax
boot_osflags flags_value
options flags_value shown Table 4-10.
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Table 4-10 Boot_Osflags Options
Option Description root filesystem partition first SCSI disk.
root=/dev/sda5 root=/dev/hda2
root filesystem partition first disk.
config number from /etc/aboot.conf file
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default baud rate system 9600. With com*_baud environment variable, baud rate match that device connected port. syntax
com*_baud baud_value baud_value
baud rate. list possible values displayed attempting this environment variable unacceptable value (for example, com2_baud xxx).
will asked confirm change, shown following example:
Example 4-12 Using com*_baud
com1_baud 19200 Embedded Remote Console only supports 9600 baud. Continue? (Y/[N]) value com1_baud modified
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operator console terminal either graphics monitor serial terminal. console environment variable specifies which used. syntax
console output_device
options output_device are:
graphics
(default)
operator console terminal graphics monitor device connected module.
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serial
operator console terminal device connected COM2 port.
Whenever change value console, must reset system pressing Reset button issuing initialize command.
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Sets Ethernet controller Ethernet network. default value auto-sense. fast setting, device defaults fast. syntax
ew*0_mode value
options value shown Table 4-11.
Table 4-11 ew*0_mode Options
Option Description Device type AUI. Device type sensed Console. Device type 10BaseT (twisted pair). Device type duplex 10BaseT Device type fast 100Base Device type fast full duplex 100Base Device type DE500-BA provides auto-sensing capabilities
auto-sense twisted-pair fast duplex, twisted-pair fast fastFD auto-negotiate
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Enables network protocols booting other functions. syntax
ew*0_protocols protocol_value
options protocol_value show Table 4-11.
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Table 4-12 ew*0_protocols Options
Option Description Sets network protocol (Maintenance Operations Protocol), setting typically used with Linux operating system. Sets network protocol bootp, setting typically used with Linux operating system. When both listed, system attempts protocol first, regardless which listed first. successful, then attempts bootp protocol.
bootp (default)
bootp,
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Used only systems with language variant this environment variable sets keyboard hardware type either PCXAL LK411 enables system interpret terminal keyboard layout correctly. Whenever change value kbd_hardware_type, must reset system pressing Reset button issuing initialize command. syntax
kbd_hardware_type keyboard_type
options keyboard_type are:
pcxal (default) lk411 ODQJXDJH
Selects default keyboard hardware type. Selects LK411 keyboard layout with language variant
Specifies keyboard layout, which language dependent. setting language environment variable must match language keyboard variant. Whenever change value language, must reset system pressing Reset button issuing initialize command. syntax
language language_code
options language_code show Table 4-13.
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Table 4-13 Language Options
Option Description language (cryptic) Dansk (Danish) Deutsch (German) Deutsch (Schweiz) (Swiss) English (American) English (British/Irish) (Spanish) (French) (Canadian) (Suisse Romande) Italiano (Italian) Nederlands (Netherlands) Norsk (Norwegian) Portuguese (Portuguese) Suomi (Finnish) Svenska (Swedish) Belgisch-Nederlands (Dutch)
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os_type environment variable specifies default operating system. This variable factory setting operating system purchased. this command change factory default setting. Whenever change value os_type, must reset system pressing Reset button issuing initialize command. syntax
os_type os_type
options os_type are:
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Linux default operating system, firmware started during power-up reset.
Sets clears Console password stored Non-Volatile (NVRAM).
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password
password argument password command; Console prompts user string, which must between characters.
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Disables enables parity checking bus. Some devices implement parity checking, some have parity-generating scheme which parity sometimes incorrect fully compliant with specification. side effect this aberrant behavior that superfluous parity errors reported host bridge. such cases, device used long parity checked; disabling parity checking prevents false parity errors that cause system problems. syntax
pci_parity value
options value are:
(default) BIDVW
Enables parity checking. Disables parity checking.
Enables fast SCSI perform either standard fast mode. system least fast SCSI device, default controller speed fast SCSI (1). Devices controller that connects both standard fast SCSI devices will perform appropriate rate device. system fast SCSI devices, default controller speed standard SCSI (0). fast SCSI device controller standard, will perform standard mode. syntax
pk*0_fast scsi_speed
options scsi_speed are:
(default) BKRVWBLG
controller standard SCSI mode. controller fast SCSI mode.
Sets controller host node value between Each SCSI system requires controller. Buses theoretically
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support eight devices; however, eighth device must always controller. Each device bus, including controller, must have unique which number between This node number. each bus, default node controller need change controller node unless place more controllers same bus. list controllers your system, enter command show device (see page 4-9). SCSI devices begin with letters "pk" (for example, pka0). third letter adapter controller. When entering command pk*0_host_id, replace asterisk with adapter letter. syntax
pk*_host_id scsi_node_id
value scsi_node_id node number from
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Enables disables SCSI terminators. This command applies systems that QLogic ISP1040 SCSI controller. QLogic ISP1040 SCSI controller implements 16-bit wide SCSI bus. QLogic module terminators, eight bits high eight bits. syntax
pk*0_soft_term value
options value shown Table 4-14.
Table 4-14 pk*0_soft_term Options
Option Description Disables termination bits. Enables eight bits disables high eight bits. Enables high eight bits disables eight bits. Enables bits. Places differential mode.
(default) high diff
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Enables disables login Console firmware alternate operator console ports. environment variable console (see page 419) serial, primary operator console device terminal connected through COM1 port. command t_allow_login enables logins through either COM2 port graphics monitor. syntax
tt_allow_login value
options value are:
(default)
Disables login through COM2 port graphics monitor. Enables login through COM2 port graphics monitor.
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help command displays basic information about Console commands. syntax
help [command command
Command topic which help requested. options are:
none command_name argument_string (such "sh")
Displays complete list commands which receive help. Displays information about Console command. Displays information about commands that begin with that string.
Example 4-13 Help Command
help NAME FUNCTION option modify value environment variable. SYNOPSIS <option> <value> <envar> <value>
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where <option>={host,mode} where [-default]
provides emergency recovery mechanism when primary firmware image contained flash memory corrupted. start following ways:
primary firmware image unavailable when system powered reset, runs automatically. When runs, system emits series beeps through speaker beep code 2-3; that beep pause, followed beeps pause, followed three beeps. After hard disk drive light flashes, insert UP1100 firmware disk. loads runs Console from this disk. start manually. manually start FSB, perform following procedures: Power system. switchpack configuration shown section 2.3.1, "Firmware Image Selection." Power system. Insert UP1100 installation disk into floppy disk drive. Upgrade Console.
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firmware initializes UP1100 system and, Alpha Console, enables install boot Linux operating system. noted beginning chapter, this system supports many distributions vendors. Consult website complete current list
http://www.alpha-processor.com/
With your browser pointed Alpha Processor, Inc. website, click Partner Program. Scroll down this page link, Linux Solutions Datasheet. Click this link. This takes datasheet supported operating systems applications.
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click Software Vendors left center browser. Examples installing commercially available Linux distributions given this section. Typical requirements procedures Linux Versions SuSE Version follow.
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Hard disk connected primary port master, i.e., /dev/hda CD-ROM drive connected secondary port master, i.e., /dev/hdc
Device names different using SCSI adapters disks. Linux kernel:
SCSI CD-ROM names "/dev/scdx", where device number CD-ROM names "/dev/hdx", where drive position SCSI hard disk names "/dev/sdx", where drive position hard disk names "/dev/hdx", where drive position Floppy disk names "/dev/fdx", where device number
following disks required: appropriate Linux operating system distribution CD-ROM disk, either Version SuSE Version CD-ROM disk. installing SuSE Version 6.3, will need ramdisk floppy. SuSE Version documentation instructions about creating this disk. UP1100 installation diskette also required. Note: Linux distributions, careful when configuring server. test server configuration.
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Before installing Linux operating system, follow these instructions: date command system time date. Refer section 4.2.4, "Setting System Date," page 4-11 details. Make backup copy UP1100 installation diskette.
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From Console prompt, >>>, check device numbers disk, diskette CD-ROM drives: Type show device Console environmental variables identified Table 4-15 set.
Table 4-15 Console Variables
Variable Setting Sets default boot device Example: DQA0 (IDE disk) DKA0 (SCSI disk) Information passed Linux kernel boot Example: "root=/dev/hda2" Sets file kernel default boot device Example 6.2: kernels/generic.gz
bootdef_dev boot_osflags
boot_file
From Console prompt, >>>, perform procedures described following paragraphs.
default boot device: SuSE Version 6.3, boot from floppy drive: Type bootdef_dev dva0 6.2, boot from CD-ROM drive: Type bootdef_dev dqb0 Note: your drive different device type, this variable appropriately. default boot file kernel choose command that corresponds your version Linux: SuSE Version 6.3: Type boot_file vmlinux.gz 6.2: Type boot_file kernels/generic.gz default flags point (currently non-existent) root partition: SCSI hard drive: Type boot_osflags "root=/dev/sda2" drive: Type boot_osflags "root=/dev/hda2"
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Note: Setting flags point sda1 (Linux terminology SCSI Disk Partition assumes that will create first partition during installation "root" partition. plan another name your root partition, this variable that name.
check environmental setting parameters have chosen: Type show boot*
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This chapter discusses troubleshooting aspects both hardware software components during UP1100 system startup. Topics covered include:
Video review checklist Status LEDs Beep codes Error recovery procedures
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following steps diagnose video problems: Check power cord connection outlet. Ensure that monitor connected switched Check voltage setting chassis power supply (115 U.S.).
WARNING:
Always take appropriate electrostatic discharge safety measures when handling boards modules.
Check that Alpha 21264A Processor connected spinning. Turn system power OFF. Reseat video card ensure that connected monitor. Reseat DIMMs. Replace DIMMs.
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indicators, D25, provide diagnostic information about UP1100, including status some Alpha 21264A Processor functions.
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LEDs mounted lower edge UP1100 board below M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge right internal connector area. Their orientation shown Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1LED Status Indicators Table interpret status information.
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Status Indicators
Function PowerGOOD Reset PALcode Comment Green when power Alpha 21264A Processor good. when Reset PALcode loading.
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mode, UP1100 delivers audible troubleshooting message during startup, referred beep code. This message consists audible beep, followed audible beeps, followed three audible beeps. called 1-2-3 beep code. 1-2-3 beep code delivered, code loaded correctly UP1100 retrieving Console firmware image. 1-2-3 beep code delivered, code load correctly.
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UP1100 switchpack SW1, configuration switches with selectable settings firmware-related. They identified shaded Figure 5-2. change configuration settings recover from several error conditions.
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Some error conditions this type include:
Choosing incorrect selections when configuring Console. These selections prevent system from booting. Forgetting your system password.
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error condition this type occur during upgrading Console (see section 4.2.6 page 4-13) improper system action. example would accidentally powering system during this procedure. more information, FAQs Alpha Processor, Inc. website:
http://www.alpha-processor.com
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these error recoveries, select appropriate settings from Table 5-2.
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Switch Settings Various Error Conditions
Function Boot under Console Reload Console from Switch:
Error Factory Default Reload Firmware
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clear errors noted section 5.2.1, take following steps: Power system. Change switch settings according Reload Firmware configuration. Insert firmware disk into floppy drive. Power system. Wait while firmware loads image into memory. LFU. Refer section 4.2.6 "Updating Firmware" page 4-13 information running LFU. Power system after completes. Restore switch settings their default positions. Power system.
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This appendix describes connectors pinouts used UP1100. Refer Figure Chapter connector locations.
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Pinouts J18, power connector, shown Table A-1. standard Molex 39-29-9202 connector.
Table Power Connector Pinouts (J18)
Signal +3.3 +3.3 P_DCOK Signal +3.3 PS_ON
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Pinouts J19, Power LED, shown Table A-2. 103239-3 connector.
Table Power Connector Pinouts (J19)
Signal Signal
Pinouts J21, port, shown Table A-3. 103240-5 connector.
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Signal VID[4] VID[3] Signal VID[2] VID[1] VID[0]
Pinouts J22, extender port, shown Table A-4. Molex 6373-03 connector.
Table Extender Port Connector Pinouts (J22)
Signal SMbus_clock Signal SMbus_data
Pinouts J23, Power button connector, shown Table A-5. 103239-2 connector.
Table Power Button Connector Pinouts (J23)
Signal Power_On Signal
Pinouts J25, Speaker cable, shown Table A-6. 103239-4 connector.
Table Speaker Cable Connector Pinouts (J25)
Signal Signal PC_Speaker_Signal
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Pinouts J26, Activity LED, shown Table A-7. 103239-2 connector.
Table Activity Connector Pinouts (J26)
Signal HDD_Act_N Signal
Pinouts J27, Reset button connector, shown Table A-8. 103239-2 connector.
Table Reset Button Connector Pinouts (J27)
Signal Signal Reset
Pinouts J28, Keyboard Lock Cable connector, shown Table A-9. 103239-2 connector.
Table Keyboard Lock Cable Connector Pinouts (J28)
Signal Signal Key_Lock
Pinouts J29, System connector, shown Table A-10. Molex 6373-03 connector.
Table A-10 System Connector Pinouts (J29)
Signal Signal
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Pinouts J33, connectors, shown Table A-11. Molex 6373-03 connectors.
Table A-11 Connectors Pinouts (J30, J33)
Signal PFan_Sense Signal
Pinouts J31, Debug port, shown Table A-12. 103240-3 connector.
Table A-12 Debug Port Connector Pinouts (J31)
Signal Signal
Pinouts J32, EPLD program port, shown Table A-13. 103240-5 connector. Note: specific information EPLD device used UP1100, refer Altera Corporation's EPM7064 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet.
Table A-13 EPLD Program Port Pinouts (J32)
Signal Signal Connect (NC)
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Industry standard parts used most connections UP1100. Refer Table A-14 list connectors used their functions.
Table A-14 UP1100 Standard Connectors
Connector J2-J4 J5-J7 J10, SDRAM DIMMs 32-bit Function Part Number Molex 71796-0008 145263-1 Molex 71251-0012 145154-4
10/100 Mbps, RJ-45 555141-1 (Ethernet) drive Parallel COM1/COM2 serial line Keyboard mouse Audio In/Out Audio Foxconn JA1333L-102 Molex 87256-4011 103308-8 Molex 87256-3411 103308-7 Foxconn DM11351-Z5 787617-1 Foxconn MH11067-D2 84405-1 84376-1 LGA6507-0200 Molex 53014-0310
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Alpha Processor, Inc. provides assistance their products their page www.alpha-processor.com. Alpha Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) provide following page resources customer support:
Description Contains links Alpha 21264A Processor CPU. Contains links AMD-751 System Controller. Contains links M1535D PCI-ISA Bridge. Contains links 21143 (Ethernet) controller
http://www.compaq.com http://www.amd.com http://www.acerlabs.com http://www.intel.com
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Alpha Processor, Inc. maintains Hardware Compatibility List their website components accessories that included with UP1100. Compatibility items such memory, power supplies, enclosure listed. Point your browser www.alpha-processor.com check
Product Information list Peripherals.
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Alpha Processor, Inc. maintains information about other Alpha products their website. Point your browser www.alpha-processor.com
check Product Information list Alpha products.
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Alpha Architecture Handbook Alpha 21264 Microprocessor Hardware Specification UP1100 Quick Start Installation Guide (51-0047) UP1100 Technical Reference Manual (51-0049)
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Title 21143 PCI/CardBus 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet Controller Datasheet Accelerated Graphics Port Interface Specification Revision AlphaPC 264DP Technical Reference Manual AMD-751System Controller Data Sheet, Revision Computer Architecture
Vendor Intel Corporation 2200 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, 95052-8119 Intel Corporation 2200 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, 95052-8119 May, 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation order# EC-RBODA-TE. Publication 21910, March, 2000 John Hennessy David Patterson, Morgan Kaufman Publishers, Mateo, 1990. Altera Corporation, Innovation Drive Jose, 95134
EPM7064 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet
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Title EISA Theory Operations
Vendor Edward Solari, Annabooks Bookstore (http://www.annabooks.com/i ndex.htm), ISBN 0-929392-15-9
M1535D: PCI-to-ISA Bridge with Super Fast Data Sheet, Ver. 1.20 Local Specification, Revision Multimedia Design Guide, Revision System Design Guide PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specification, Revision SDRAM Specification, Revision 1.63 (October, 1998) SDRAM Unbuffered DIMM Specification, Revision (February, 1998) SDRAM Serial Presence Detect (SPD) Specification, Revision 1.2A (December, 1997) Indispensable Hardware Book Universal Serial Specification, Revision Special Interest Group U.S. 1-800-433-5177 International1-503-797-4207 1-503-234-6762
Intel Corporation
Hans-Peter Messamer, Addison-Wesley Pub. Co., ISBN 0-201-87697-3 Implementers Forum http://www.usb.org/ developers/docs.html September, 1998
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Index
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21143 PCI/CardBus 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet Controller Datasheet, compact disk drive connector, component list, UP1100, Computer Architecture, configuration board settings, 2-5, cache size selection, displaying system, 4-3, firmware selection, connectors component list, nonstandard connections fan, debug port, EPLD program port, activity LED, keyboard lock, power button, power LED, reset button, extender port, speaker cable, system fan, port, power connector, standard connectors, system support, console, Console conventions, CPU, connections, customer support, Alpha products, hardware compatibility list,
Accelerated Graphics Port Interface Specification Revision 2.0, connector, Alpha 21264 Microprocessor Hardware Specification, Alpha 21264A Processor environment, Alpha Architecture Handbook, Alpha Architecture Reference Manual, Alpha publications, Alpha System Reference Manual Console, Console AlphaPC 264DP Technical Reference Manual, AMD-751 System Controller system controller, AMD-751 System Controller Data Sheet, Revision audio connector, in/out,
Bcache, beep codes, troubleshooting, board UP1100 board layout, boot command, Console, 4-12
cache configuration, size selection, chipsets, commands, Console,
date command, 4-11
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debug port connections, definitions, conventions, references, device naming conventions, Console, 4-10 diagnostic information, DIMM connectors slot slot slot displaying system configuration, 4-3,
summary, Console, 4-16 tt_allow_login, 4-25 using Console, 4-15 EPLD program port connections, EPM7064 Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet, error recovery procedures,
connector CPU, system, connector, features cache, chipsets, CPU, firmware, slots, main memory, on-board I/O, physical form factor, power, system bus, UP1100, firmware, configuration, description, details, 4-26 functional block diagram,
certification, enclosure requirements, environment EMI, requirements, operating temperature, storage temperature, safety, UP1100 specification, environment variable auto_action, 4-17 boot_osflags, 4-18 bootdef_dev, 4-18 com*_baud, 4-19 console, 4-19 ew*0_mode, 4-20 ew*0_protocols, 4-20 kbd_hardware_type, 4-21 language, 4-21 os_type, 4-22 password, 4-22 pci_parity, 4-23 pk*0_fast, 4-23 pk*0_host_id, 4-23 pk*0_soft_term, 4-24 envar, 4-15 show config, show cpu, show envar, 4-16 show memory, 4-11 show pal, 4-11 show version, 4-11
guidelines, memory,
hardware compatibility customer support, memory, activity connections,
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help, Console command, 4-25
slots, connectors primary, secondary, installing Linux, 4-26 EISA Theory Operations,
microphone connector, mouse connector,
network connector, video present, troubleshooting,
keyboard connector, keyboard lock connections,
on-board connectors, I/O,
parallel port connector, SDRAM Serial Presence Detect (SPD) Specification, Revision 1.2A, SDRAM Specification, Revision 1.63, SDRAM Unbuffered DIMM Specification, Revision 1.0, connectors slot slot slot Local Specification, Multimedia Design Guide, System Design Guide, PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specification, physical form factor, physical parameters UP1100 board, power button, connections, connector, 1-2, ATX, connector pinout, consumption, UP1100, estimated maximum power UP1100,
Status indicators, troubleshooting, lfu, Console command, 4-13 Linux, boot options, 4-27 environmental variables, 4-28, 4-31 installing, 4-26 Prerequisites, 4-27 prerequisites, 4-30 Setting Type, 4-27 setting type, 4-30 starting, 4-29 system requirements, 4-27 Loadable Firmware Update (LFU) Utility
M1535D PCI-to-ISA Bridge with Super Fast Data Sheet, main memory, memory configuration, description, typical, guidelines,
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connections, power button connector, product safety compliance,
related publications, reset button, connections, button, connector, Reset PALcode description,
envar, 4-15 show config, show cpu, show device, show envar, 4-16 show memory, 4-11 show pal, 4-11 show version, 4-11 extender port connections, speaker connector, speaker cable connections, Console, booting, 4-12 command examples, 4-3, command summary, device naming conventions, 4-10 environment variable summary, 4-16 using, 4-15 invoking, special characters, updating firmware, 4-13 Console commands boot, 4-12 date, 4-11 environment variable auto_action, 4-17
boot_osflags, 4-18 bootdef_dev, 4-18 com*_baud, 4-19 console, 4-19 ew*0_mode, 4-20 ew*0_protocols, 4-20 kbd_hardware_type, 4-21 language, 4-21 os_type, 4-22 password, 4-22 pci_parity, 4-23 pk*0_fast, 4-23 pk*0_host_id, 4-23 pk*0_soft_term, 4-24 envar, 4-15 show config, show cpu, show device, show envar, 4-16 show memory, 4-11 show pal, 4-11 show version, 4-11 tt_allow_login, 4-25 environment variable summary, 4-16 help, 4-25 lfu, 4-13 syntax, starting Linux operating system, 4-29 syntax, Console command, system bus, system configuration commands display, 4-3, system controller AMD-751 System Controller, chipsets, system date command, 4-11 setting displaying, 4-11 system connections, system management extender port, system requirements, Linux, 4-27 system time command, 4-11
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Indispensable Hardware Book thermal maximum case temperatures, sensitive components, time command, date troubleshooting, beep codes, Status indicators, video present,
Universal Serial Specification, Revision 1.1, Unix, Linux UP1100 board layout, physical parameters, component list, components,
enclosure requirements, estimated maximum power use, functional block diagram, maximum case temperatures, memory configurations, supported, on-board connectors, power connector, power consumption, product features, system components, thermal considerations, UP1100 Quick Start Installation Guide, UP1100 Technical Reference Manual, updating Console firmware, 4-13 ports connector, using Console environment variables, 4-15
port connections,
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