                                             EK–V1000–RC–003


VT1000/VT1200 Video Terminal

Installing Optional Memory


This card describes how to install optional RAM (random access
memory) into your VT1000 or VT1200 video terminal. A detailed
installation procedure also appears in Installing and Using the
VT1000 Video Terminal and Installing and Using the VT1200 Video
Terminal.
The VT1000 terminal comes with 1 megabyte of base memory.
The VT1200 terminal comes with 2 megabytes of base memory.
You can add 1, 2, or 3 megabytes of optional memory, for a total
of up to 4 megabytes. Optional memory comes on 1-megabyte
SIMM cards (single in-line memory module), which install on the
terminal’s memory controller board.

CAUTION
The memory controller board and the SIMM cards can be
damaged by electrostatic discharge. Handle the memory
controller board by its cover or strap. Handle the SIMM
card by the side edges of the card. Avoid contact with any
components or circuitry within the system box.
Digital recommends using a grounding wrist strap and
an antistatic mat to perform the installation, if available.
Otherwise, Digital recommends that you frequently touch
the metal chassis of the system box during installation, to
neutralize any existing static charges.
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Unpack and check the contents of the box.

You should receive the correct number of 1-megabyte SIMM cards
you ordered. You will install the SIMM cards on the memory
controller board inside the system box.
VT1000 only: You will also receive a memory controller board,
if necessary. The board comes with a 1-megabyte SIMM card
already installed.
Carefully inspect the components for shipping damage. If you have
any missing or damaged items, contact your sales representative
and delivery agent.

Remove the system box cover.

1.   Turn the system box’s | /O power switch off (O).
2.   Turn the monitor’s | /O power switch off (O).
3.   Disconnect the two power cords from the rear of the system
     box.
4.   Disconnect the monitor video cable from the rear of the
     monitor.
5.   Remove the monitor from the top of the system box. You may
     need two people.
6.   Release the top cover of the system box by pressing in the
     two push tabs on the side of the box with the power switch,
     as shown.
7.   Slowly lift the top cover until you release the hinges on the
     other side of the box. Then lift the top cover completely off
     the system box.
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    Identify the components in the system box.

    There are five major components in the system box.

    1                   System logic board
    2                   RAM controller board
    3                   SIMM card (installed on the other side of the RAM
                        controller board)
    4                   ROM memory board
    5                   Power supply


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Remove the memory controller board (if installed).

1.   Release the standoff clips by gently pushing each clip away
     from the board and lifting up on the edges of the board.
2.   Grasp the strap of the memory controller board and pull up
     firmly to release the memory controller board connector from
     the system logic board.
3.   Place the board on top of the power supply’s metal cover,
     with the strap side down. Use the metal cover as a work
     surface to perform the SIMM card installation.




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Install the SIMM cards on the memory controller board.

1.   Remove the small SIMM card(s) from the shipping bag.
     VT1000 only: Also remove the new memory controller board,
     if ordered.
2.   Place the SIMM cards and memory controller board on top
     of the power supply’s metal cover, with the strap side of the
     memory controller board facing down. Use the metal cover
     as a work surface to install the SIMM cards. This prevents
     electrostatic damage.
3.   The memory controller board has one SIMM card preinstalled
     in the connector labeled 2MB. Install the next SIMM card in
     the connector labeled 3MB and the last SIMM card in the
     connector labeled 4MB, as follows.

     CAUTION
     SIMM cards can be damaged by electrostatic discharge.
     Handle the SIMM card by the side edges of the card.
     Avoid contact with the gold contact fingers on the card.
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a.   Insert the SIMM card into the connector at a 45-degree
     angle. Face the components on the SIMM card toward
     the components on the memory controller board. Line
     up the center key slot on the SIMM card with the
     connector key on the memory controller board.
b.   Push down on the top of the SIMM card to securely seat
     the card in the connector.
c.   Raise the SIMM card into a standup position, until both
     sides of the card lock into the connector.




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Install the memory controller board into the system box.

1.   Grasp the strap of the memory controller board.
2.   Carefully place the board on top of its connector and standoffs
     in the system box. Use the standoffs as guides to align the
     connector on the board with the logic board connector.
3.   Press down firmly on the board and its edges to seat the
     connector and lock each of the four standoff clips.




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     NOTE
     If you have problems, recheck the installation procedures
     carefully. If the problem continues, contact Digital
     Customer Services.
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Replace the system box cover.

1.   From the rear of the system box, place the left side of the top
     cover onto the hinge tabs in the left side of the system box.
2.   Gently lower the right side of the top cover onto the system
     box. Make sure the power connector frame slides into the
     slot behind the power connectors.
3.   Push down on the right side of the top cover until it snaps
     into the two push tabs, locking it in place.




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4.   Place the monitor on top of the system box.
5.   Connect the two power cords to the rear of the system box.
6.   Connect the monitor video cable to rear of the monitor.
7.   Turn the system box’s | /O power switch on ( | ).
8.   Turn the monitor’s | /O power switch on ( | ).
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Verify the installation.

The Terminal Manager window should be displayed on your
screen. Find the Memory Remaining scale on the bottom of the
VT1000
Verify that the number on the right side of the Memory Remaining
scale displays the correct number of total megabytes in your
system.

                                                Number
Standard             +     Optional         =   Displayed


VT1200
2 megabytes                1 megabyte           3M
                           2 megabytes          4M

VT1000
1 megabyte                 1 megabyte           2M
                           2 megabytes          3M
                           3 megabyte           4M


NOTE
If you have problems, recheck the installation procedures
carefully. If the problem continues, contact Digital Customer
Services.


             The installation procedure is complete.


Copyright © by Digital Equipment Corporation 1990
All Rights Reserved. Printed in Singapore.
VT1000 and VT1200 are trademarks of Digital Equipment
Corporation.
