Compaq AlphaServer ES45 1B User Manual

5-28 ES45 Owner's Guide
To run a complete diagnostic test using the test command, the system configu-
ration must include:
• A serial loopback connected to the COM2 port (not included)
• A parallel loopback connected to the parallel port (not included)
• A formatted diskette
• A formatted CD-ROM
The test script tests devices in the following order:
1. Memory tests (one pass)
2. Read-only tests: DK* disks, DU* disks, DR* disks, DQ* disks, DF* disks,
MK* tapes, DV* floppy.
NOTE: You must install media to test disks, tapes, and the floppy drive. Since
no write tests are performed, it is safe to test disks and tapes that con-
tain data.
3. Console loopback tests if -lb argument is specified: COM2 serial port and
parallel port.
4. VGA console tests: These tests are run only if the console environment
variable is set to serial. The VGA console test displays rows of the word
compaq.
5. Network internal loopback tests for EW* networks.

Compaq AlphaServer ES45 1B Specifications

General

Processor Speed	1 GHz
Memory	Up to 32 GB
Memory Type	DDR SDRAM
Expansion Slots	6 PCI slots
Network	Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Operating System	Tru64 UNIX, OpenVMS
Form Factor	Rackmount
Processor	Alpha EV68
Chipset	Tsunami chipset
Storage	Up to 6 hot-swap SCSI drives
I/O Slots	6 PCI slots
Power Supply	Redundant hot-swap power supplies

Summary

Operation

Powering Up the System

Provides steps to power on the AlphaServer ES45 system.

SRM Console

Introduction to the SRM command-line interface for system management.

Setting Console Security

Procedures for setting console passwords and secure mode.

Updating Firmware

Methods for updating system firmware via CD-ROM or network.

Booting and Installing an Operating System

Setting Boot Options

Configuring boot devices, flags, and network protocols via SRM.

Starting a Tru64 UNIX Installation

Procedure for installing the Tru64 UNIX operating system.

Configuring and Installing Components

Before Installing Components

Prerequisites and safety precautions before installing components.

Removing and Replacing Power Supplies

Procedure for removing and replacing system power supplies.

Installing CPUs

Step-by-step guide for installing CPU modules.

Memory Configuration

Rules and considerations for memory configuration and DIMM installation.

Installing Universal Hard Disk Drives

Procedure for installing hot-pluggable universal hard disk drives.

Firmware

Invoking the SRM Console

Booting an Operating System

Testing the System

Remote Management

Entering the RMC

Using Power On and Off, Reset, and Halt Functions

Configuring Remote Dial-In

Resetting the RMC to Factory Defaults

Troubleshooting Tips

Troubleshooting

Power-Up Error Messages

No MEM Error

RMC Error Messages

Test Command