VAX-11/780 Hardware User's Guide

Company:Digital Equipment Corporation
Part:EK-11780-UG-001
Date:1979-02
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Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1 Introduction
    • 1.1 Scope
    • 1.2 System Feature Summary
    • 1.3 Hardware System
      • 1.3.1 Central Processor Unit (CPU)
      • 1.3.2 I/O Subsystem
        • 1.3.2.1 SBI
        • 1.3.2.2 Massbus
        • 1.3.2.3 Unibus
      • 1.3.3 Main Memory Subsystem
      • 1.3.4 Console Subsystem
      • 1.3.5 Floating-Point Accelerator Option
    • 1.4 Peripheral Devices
      • 1.4.1 Mass Storage Peripherals
        • 1.4.1.1 Disks
        • 1.4.1.2 Magnetic Tape
      • 1.4.2 Unit Record Peripherals
        • 1.4.2.1 LP11 Line Printers
        • 1.4.2.2 LA11 Line Printer
        • 1.4.2.3 CR11 Card Reader
      • 1.4.3 Terminals and Interfaces
        • 1.4.3.1 LA36 Hard-Copy Terminal
        • 1.4.3.2 VT52 Video Terminal
        • 1.4.3.3 DZ11 Terminal Line Interface
      • 1.4.4 Interprocessor Communications Link
    • 1.5 The VAX Software System
      • 1.5.1 The VAX Virtual Memory Operating System (VAX/VMS)
      • 1.5.2 The VAX-11/780 User Environment
        • 1.5.2.1 System Management
        • 1.5.2.2 User Access
        • 1.5.2.3 Processes
      • 1.5.3 Virtual Address Space
      • 1.5.4 Memory Management
        • 1.5.4.1 Pages
        • 1.5.4.2 Image Activator
        • 1.5.4.3 Paging
        • 1.5.4.4 Protection
      • 1.5.5 Interprocess Communication
      • 1.5.6 Scheduling and Swapping
      • 1.5.7 File and Record Management Facilities
        • 1.5.7.1 Files-11
        • 1.5.7.2 RMS/VAX
      • 1.5.8 Network Communication (DECnet)
      • 1.5.9 Batch Facilities
      • 1.5.10 Language and Utilities
  • Chapter 2 Operation
    • 2.1 General
    • 2.2 CPU Cabinet Controls and Indicators
      • 2.2.1 Console Control Panel
      • 2.2.2 Power Supplies
      • 2.2.3 LSI-11
      • 2.2.4 RX01
    • 2.3 Bootstrapping
      • 2.3.1 Bootstrap Terms
      • 2.3.2 Console (LSI-11) CPU/Memory Bootstrap Functional Areas
        • 2.3.2.1 Console (LSI-11) Bootstrap
        • 2.3.2.2 CPU/Memory Bootstrap
      • 2.3.3 Performing a Bootstrap
  • Chapter 3 Console Operator/Program Communication
    • 3.1 General
    • 3.2 Operator/Program Communication
    • 3.3 Console Subsystem Operational Modes
      • 3.3.1 Equivalent Console Panel Functions
        • 3.3.1.1 Program Control
        • 3.3.1.2 Memory Data Display/Modification
        • 3.3.1.3 Clock Control
      • 3.3.2 Console Control Functions
        • 3.3.2.1 Default Settings
        • 3.3.2.2 Status
        • 3.3.2.3 Command Linking and Repeating
    • 3.4 Console Software
    • 3.5 Console Command Language Symbols and Definitions
      • 3.5.1 Notation Examples
    • 3.6 Console Commands
      • 3.6.1 Boot Command (B)
      • 3.6.2 Continue Command (C)
      • 3.6.3 Deposit Command (D)
      • 3.6.4 Examine Command (E)
      • 3.6.5 Initialize Command (I)
      • 3.6.6 Halt Command (H)
      • 3.6.7 Help Command
      • 3.6.8 Abbreviation Help Command
      • 3.6.9 Error Help Command
      • 3.6.10 Load Command
      • 3.6.11 Quad Clear Command (2 Clear)
      • 3.6.12 Repeat Command (R)
      • 3.6.13 Set Default Command (SE)
      • 3.6.14 Set Step Command
      • 3.6.15 Set Terminal Fill Command
      • 3.6.16 Set Terminal Program Command
      • 3.6.17 Set Clock Command
      • 3.6.18 Set SOMM Command
      • 3.6.19 Set Relocation Command
      • 3.6.20 Show Command (SH)
      • 3.6.21 Start Command (S)
      • 3.6.22 Next Command
      • 3.6.23 Test Command (T)
      • 3.6.24 Unjam Command (U)
      • 3.6.25 Wait Command (WA)
      • 3.6.26 Indirect (@) Command
    • 3.7 Console Commands Performed With CPU Running
    • 3.8 Comments Within Commands
    • 3.9 Control and Special Characters
    • 3.10 Command-Qualifiers and Defaults
      • 3.10.1 Qualifiers for Address Type
      • 3.10.2 Defaults for Address Types
      • 3.10.3 Qualifiers for Data Length
      • 3.10.4 Defaults for Data Length
      • 3.10.5 Local Radix Override
      • 3.10.6 Default Address Facility
        • 3.10.6.1 Specifying Defaults for Address
        • 3.10.6.2 Last Address Notation
      • 3.10.7 NEXT Qualifier
    • 3.11 Command Repeat Facility
      • 3.11.1 Repeating Commands
    • 3.12 Command Link Facility
      • 3.12.1 Link Command Operation
      • 3.12.2 Link Facility Usage
    • 3.13 Console I/O Mode Escape
    • 3.14 Remote Console Access Command Set
      • 3.14.1 Enable Talk Mode Command
      • 3.14.2 Enable/Disable Echo Command
      • 3.14.3 Enable/Disable Local Copy Command
      • 3.14.4 Enable Local Control Command
      • 3.14.5 Enable/Disable Carrier Error Command
    • 3.15 Console Error Messages
  • Chapter 4 Diagnostic Supervisor
    • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.2 Features
    • 4.3 Diagnostic Supervisor Command Language
      • 4.3.1 Command Abbreviations
      • 4.3.2 Load Command (L)
      • 4.3.3 Start Command (ST)
      • 4.3.4 Restart Command (RE)
      • 4.3.5 Run Command (RUN)
      • 4.3.6 Continue Command (CONT)
      • 4.3.7 Summary Command
      • 4.3.8 Abort Command (A)
      • 4.3.9 Control and Special Characters
      • 4.3.10 Directory Command (@DIR)
    • 4.4 Execution Control Commands
      • 4.4.1 Set Control Flags Command (SET)
      • 4.4.2 Control Flags
      • 4.4.3 Clear Control Flags Command (CLEAR)
      • 4.4.4 Set Control Flags Default Command
      • 4.4.5 Show Control Flags Command
      • 4.4.6 Set Event Flags Command
      • 4.4.7 Clear Event Flags Command
      • 4.4.8 Show Event Flags Command
    • 4.5 Debug and Utility Commands
      • 4.5.1 Set Base Command
      • 4.5.2 Set Breakpoint Command
      • 4.5.3 Clear Breakpoint Command
      • 4.5.4 Show Breakpoints Command
      • 4.5.5 Set Default Command
      • 4.5.6 Examine Command
      • 4.5.7 Deposit Command
  • Chapter 5 Peripheral Devices Operating Information
    • 5.1 General
    • 5.2 LA36 Terminal
      • 5.2.1 Options
      • 5.2.2 LA36 Specifications
      • 5.2.3 LA36 Operator Controls and Indicators
        • 5.2.3.1 Keyboard Controls
        • 5.2.3.2 Non-Keyboard Controls
      • 5.2.4 Operating Procedures
        • 5.2.4.1 Turn-On Procedure
        • 5.2.4.2 Loading Paper and Changing the Ribbon-Loading Paper
        • 5.2.4.3 Loading New Forms -- Paper Positioning Procedure
        • 5.2.4.4 Impression Adjustment (Figure 5-6)
        • 5.2.4.5 Horizontal Positioning Adjustment (Figure 5-7)
        • 5.2.4.6 Fine Vertical Positioning (Figure 5-7)
        • 5.2.4.7 Reloading Paper (Figure 5-4)
        • 5.2.4.8 Ribbon Installation
    • 5.3 VT52 Video Display Terminal
      • 5.3.1 Options
        • 5.3.1.1 19-Key Auxiliary Keypad
        • 5.3.1.2 Hold-Screen Mode
        • 5.3.1.3 Direct Cursor Addressing
        • 5.3.1.4 Identification Feature
        • 5.3.1.5 Terminal Interface
        • 5.3.1.6 Optional Copier
      • 5.3.2 VT52 Specification
      • 5.3.3 Controls
        • 5.3.3.1 Operator Controls
        • 5.3.3.2 Keyboard
      • 5.3.4 Operating Procedure
        • 5.3.4.1 Off-Line
        • 5.3.4.2 On-Line
      • 5.3.5 User Maintenance
    • 5.4 RM03 Disk Subsystem
      • 5.4.1 RM03 Specification
      • 5.4.2 Controls and Indicators
      • 5.4.3 Disk Pack Loading and Device Startup
        • 5.4.3.1 Applying Subsystem Power
        • 5.4.3.2 Disk Pack Installation
        • 5.4.3.3 Startup Sequence
        • 5.4.3.4 Disk Pack Removal
        • 5.4.3.5 Removing Subsystem Power
      • 5.4.4 Operator Maintenance
        • 5.4.4.1 Disk Pack Storage
        • 5.4.4.2 Disk Pack Handling
    • 5.5 RP05/RP06 Disk Drive
      • 5.5.1 RP05/RP06 Specifications
      • 5.5.2 Operator Control and Indicators
        • 5.5.2.1 Operator Controls
        • 5.5.2.2 Operator Indicators
      • 5.5.3 Operating Procedures
        • 5.5.3.1 Handling the Disk Pack
        • 5.5.3.2 Disk Pack Installation and Removal
        • 5.5.3.3 Drive Address Assignment
        • 5.5.3.4 Spindle Motor Start/Stop
      • 5.5.4 User Responses to Abnormal Conditions
        • 5.5.4.1 Clearing an Unsafe Condition
        • 5.5.4.2 Removing a Pack with No Drive Power
        • 5.5.4.3 Detecting Head-to-Disk Interference (HDI)
    • 5.6 RK611/RK06 Disk Subsystem
      • 5.6.1 Specifications
      • 5.6.2 Operator Controls/Indicators
      • 5.6.3 Operating Procedures
        • 5.6.3.1 RK06K Cartridge Loading
        • 5.6.3.2 RK06K Cartridge Unloading
    • 5.7 TE16 Magnetic Tape Subsystem
      • 5.7.1 Transport Specifications
      • 5.7.2 Controls and Indicators
        • 5.7.2.1 Address Selection Plug Receptacle
        • 5.7.2.2 Maintenance Aids
      • 5.7.3 Operating Procedures
        • 5.7.3.1 Application of Power
        • 5.7.3.2 Loading and Threading Tape
        • 5.7.3.3 Unloading Tape
        • 5.7.3.4 Restart After Power Failure
        • 5.7.3.5 Restart After Fail-Safe
      • 5.7.4 Operator Troubleshooting
      • 5.7.5 Care of Magnetic Tape
    • 5.8 RX11 Floppy Disk
      • 5.8.1 Specifications
      • 5.8.2 Operation
        • 5.8.2.1 Operator Control
        • 5.8.2.2 Diskette Handling Practices and Precautions
        • 5.8.2.3 Diskette Storage -- Short Term (Available for Immed. Use)
    • 5.9 LSI-11 Microcomputer
      • 5.9.1 Operation
    • 5.10 LA11 Line Printer
      • 5.10.1 Technical Characteristics
      • 5.10.2 Operating Controls and Indicators
        • 5.10.2.1 LA180 Alarm Signals
        • 5.10.2.2 LA180 Operator Controls (Figures 5-28 and 5-29)
      • 5.10.3 Operating Procedure
        • 5.10.3.1 Loading Paper
        • 5.10.3.2 Loading New Forms -- Paper Positioning Procedure
        • 5.10.3.3 Reloading Paper
        • 5.10.3.4 Ribbon Installation
        • 5.10.3.5 Using the LA180
        • 5.10.3.6 Self-Testing the LA180
    • 5.11 LP11 Line Printer
      • 5.11.1 General Information
      • 5.11.2 Specifications
      • 5.11.3 Loading Paper
    • 5.12 CR11/CR11A Card Reader
      • 5.12.1 Specifications
      • 5.12.2 Operator Controls and Indicators
      • 5.12.3 Card Handling Procedures
        • 5.12.3.1 Loading Cards
        • 5.12.3.2 Unloading Cards
        • 5.12.3.3 Correcting Error Conditions
      • 5.12.4 Operating Procedures
        • 5.12.4.1 Off-Line Operation
        • 5.12.4.2 On-Line Operation
  • Appendix A Virtual Memory Concepts
    • A.1 Virtual Address
    • A.2 Program Linking
    • A.3 Mapping
    • A.4 Multiprogramming
    • A.5 Memory Fragmentation
    • A.6 Noncontiguous Mapping
    • A.7 Paged Mapping
    • A.8 Overlaying
    • A.9 Process
    • A.10 Paging
    • A.11 Swapping
  • Appendix B Bootstrapping Sequences
  • Appendix C Console Help File
  • Appendix D Console Abbreviations Help File
  • Appendix E Error Message Help File
  • Appendix F Microdebugger Help File
  • Appendix G Glossary
  • Appendix H Native Mode Instruction Set
  • Appendix I Compatibility Mode Instruction Set (PDP-11)
  • Appendix J 7-Bit ASCII Code
  • Appendix K Remote Console Command Help File
  • Appendix L Diagnostic Programs

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