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XP-15 User Guide Texas Memory Systems, Inc. (8/6/01) 3-1
Chapter 3 - Installation
The XP-15 vector processor has currently been tested in the following computer platforms:
q Compaq ALPHASERVER ES40.
q Compaq ALPHASERVER DS10.
XP-15 Software is currently available for the following operating system revisions:
q TRU64 (Digital Unix) 5.1
3.1 Installing the XP-15 Hardware
3.1.1 Jumper Settings
The XP-15 has no user-selectable jumpers.
3.1.2 Installing the XP-15 in a Computer
Power-off the computer system. Select a suitable vacant PCI slot and remove the faceplate. Insert the XP15
card firmly into the vacant slot. Lock down the XP15 faceplate using the screw that previously held in the
blank faceplate.
3.2 Installing the XP-15 Software
XP-15 software is delivered on CDROM. This chapter describes the steps that should be used to install the
software. The account that performs the installation must have certain system privileges, and is normally
the system account.
Release notes for the delivered version of the XP-15 hardware and software are included on the CDROM in a
file called README.TXT. This file lists enhancements since the previous version, known hardware and
software deficiencies, documentation errors, and other information not included in the manuals.
3.2.1 Tru64 (Digital Unix) Installation
Log on to the computer with system privileges, this is normally root. Insert and mount the CDROM using a
command along the lines of the one below:
# mount –r /dev/disk/cdrom0c /cdrom
There are two script files located on the CDROM, one is to load the user software and the other is to load the
XP15 driver. First load the user software as follows:
# cd /cdrom change directory to the CDROM mount point
# ./install_software invoke the software install script
The script will run and will ask questions about where the software is located and where to install it on the
host machine. A typical run is shown below with normal user responses underlined.
Installing Texas Memory Systems XP15 USER software
Are you installing the software on a Compaq Tru64 system (y/n)?yes