RT-11 Installation Guide

Company:Digital Equipment Corporation
Part:AA-H376C-TC
Date:1984-07
Keywords:
Operating System:RT-11 Version 5.1

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1 Introduction
    • 1.1 Identifying Your Needs
      • 1.1.1 What Is Your Hardware Configuration?
      • 1.1.2 Which Monitor(s) Do You Need?
        • 1.1.2.1 Base-Line Single-Job Monitor
        • 1.1.2.2 Single-Job Monitor
        • 1.1.2.3 Foreground/Background Monitor
        • 1.1.2.4 Extended Memory Monitor
      • 1.1.3 Which Features Do You Need?
        • 1.1.3.1 Is Installation All You Need to Do?
        • 1.1.3.2 Do You Need to Perform the System Generation Procedures?
    • 1.2 Choosing a Reading Path
  • Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
    • 2.1 Surveying Installation Procedures
    • 2.2 Studying Software Kit Contents
    • 2.3 Selecting Components for Your Working System
      • 2.3.1 Monitor
      • 2.3.2 SWAP.SYS File
      • 2.3.3 System Device Handler
      • 2.3.4 Other Device Handlers
      • 2.3.5 Default System Library
      • 2.3.6 Exercises
      • 2.3.7 Help Package
      • 2.3.8 Line Printer Handlers
      • 2.3.9 MACRO-11 Assembler
      • 2.3.10 Line Printer Utilities
      • 2.3.11 Source Files
      • 2.3.12 Start-Up Command File
      • 2.3.13 Text Editors
      • 2.3.14 Utility Programs
    • 2.4 Planning the Arrangement of Components
      • 2.4.1 Assigning the Default Device to the Data Device
      • 2.4.2 Creating a Separate Utilities Volume
      • 2.4.3 Creating Bad Blocks on TU58 DECtape II Cartridges
      • 2.4.4 Creating Several System Volumes
      • 2.4.5 Creating Volumes for Use with Introduction to RT-11
      • 2.4.6 Limiting Components on the System Volume
    • 2.5 Installing Software Updates
    • 2.6 Acquiring Sufficient Media
    • 2.7 Choosing Software Customizations
      • 2.7.1 Changing Characters That Indicate Insertion/Deletion
      • 2.7.2 Changing Default Output Device from Line Printer to Terminal
      • 2.7.3 Changing Location of VT11/VS60 Floating Vectors
      • 2.7.4 Changing the Number of Directory Columns
      • 2.7.5 Changing the Default Order of Directory Listings
      • 2.7.6 Changing the Number of /Q Program Sections LINK Allows
      • 2.7.7 Changing the Size of LINK's Library Module List
      • 2.7.8 Changing the Size of the QUEUE Work File
      • 2.7.9 Modifying EDIT
        • 2.7.9.1 Size of the Text Window
        • 2.7.9.2 Terminals with Nonstandard ESCAPE Codes
      • 2.7.10 Extracting the Overlay Handlers from SYSLIB
      • 2.7.11 Installing Other Devices
        • 2.7.11.1 CSR and Vector Addresses for Line Printers, DECtape II, and MSCP Disks
        • 2.7.11.2 Hardware Magtape Support
        • 2.7.11.3 Magtape Parity and Density
        • 2.7.11.4 RP03 Support
      • 2.7.12 Modifying BATCH to Save Space
      • 2.7.13 Modifying LINK to Change the Default SYSLIB Device
      • 2.7.14 Modifying the Help Text
      • 2.7.15 Preventing Fatal System Errors from Causing a Reset
      • 2.7.16 Running RT-11 in Less Memory Than Is Available
      • 2.7.17 Setting VTCOM Default Dial String
      • 2.7.18 Setting Upper Limit on a File Size
      • 2.7.19 Specifying 50-Cycle Instead of 60-Cycle Clock Rate
      • 2.7.20 Using CAPS-11 to Load Files
      • 2.7.21 Setting Upper Limit on Memory Size
      • 2.7.22 Suppressing the Bootstrap Message
      • 2.7.23 Suppressing the Start-Up Indirect Command File
      • 2.7.24 Suppressing the Start-Up Indirect Command File Echo
      • 2.7.25 Changing the Bootstrap Message
      • 2.7.26 Changing the Default Device for Indirect Command Files
      • 2.7.27 Changing the Default File Type for Indirect Command Files
      • 2.7.28 Changing the Default Device for the FRUN Command
      • 2.7.29 Changing the Default File Type for the FRUN Command
      • 2.7.30 Changing the Default Device for the EDIT Command
      • 2.7.31 Changing the Default File Name for the EDIT Command
      • 2.7.32 Using Examine and Deposit Above the Background Job
      • 2.7.33 Changing the Default Device for QUEMAN
      • 2.7.34 Changing the Indirect Command File Nesting Depth
      • 2.7.35 Changing the Threshold for Resuming Output-Stalled Jobs
      • 2.7.36 Changing the Default Number of Directory Segments
      • 2.7.37 Changing the Banner Page Width
      • 2.7.38 Modifying Listing Page Length in LINK
      • 2.7.39 Assigning the HELP File
      • 2.7.40 Changing the Device from Which IND.SAV Is Run
      • 2.7.41 Supporting Bad Block Replacement in User-Written Handlers
      • 2.7.42 Supporting User-Written Magtape Handlers
      • 2.7.43 Replacing Magtape Bootstrap in DISMT1.COM
      • 2.7.44 Changing Default File Type of Logical Disk Files
      • 2.7.45 Changing QUEUE to Allow First Form Feed
      • 2.7.46 Changing Listing Page Length in MACRO and CREF
      • 2.7.47 Changing Default Command File Processor to IND
      • 2.7.48 Limiting Amount of Memory KEX Requests
      • 2.7.49 Changing MACRO's Default .LIST/.NLIST Options
      • 2.7.50 Changing MACRO's Default .ENABLE/.DISABLE Options
      • 2.7.51 Modifying KED Default File Type
      • 2.7.52 Changing SPOOL's Work File Size
      • 2.7.53 Changing SPOOL's Output Device
      • 2.7.54 Changing LINK for Default 132-Column Link Map and Global Cross-Reference Table
  • Chapter 3 Installing a System Distributed on RX01 to Run on a Small Device
    • 3.1 Bootstrapping the Distribution Volume
    • 3.2 Preserving the Distribution Volumes
    • 3.3 Installing Software Updates
    • 3.4 Creating the Working System from Chosen Components
    • 3.5 Installing the Bootstrap on Any Volumes That Need to Be Bootable
    • 3.6 Customizing the System
    • 3.7 Compressing Each Volume
    • 3.8 Preserving the Working System
    • 3.9 Testing the Working System
      • 3.9.1 Preparing the Background Demonstration Program
        • 3.9.1.1 Edit the Background Demonstration Program
        • 3.9.1.2 Assemble the Background Demonstration Program
        • 3.9.1.3 Link the Background Demonstration Program
        • 3.9.1.4 Run the Background Demonstration Program
      • 3.9.2 Preparing the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 3.9.2.1 Assemble the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 3.9.2.2 Link the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 3.9.2.3 Run the Foreground and Background Demonstration Programs
    • 3.10 Performing the System Generation Process
  • Chapter 4 Installing a System Distributed on RX01 to Run on a Hard Disk
    • 4.1 Bootstrapping the Distribution Volume
    • 4.2 Copying the Distribution Volumes to the Disk
    • 4.3 Preserving the Distribution Volumes
    • 4.4 Installing Software Updates
    • 4.5 Creating the Working System from Chosen Components
    • 4.6 Installing the Bootstrap on the Disk
    • 4.7 Customizing the System
    • 4.8 Compressing the Disk
    • 4.9 Preserving the Working System
      • 4.9.1 Backing Up the System on RX01 Diskettes
      • 4.9.2 Backing Up the System on Another Disk
    • 4.10 Testing the Working System
      • 4.10.1 Preparing the Background Demonstration Program
        • 4.10.1.1 Edit the Background Demonstration Program
        • 4.10.1.2 Assemble the Background Demonstration Program
        • 4.10.1.3 Link the Background Demonstration Program
        • 4.10.1.4 Run the Background Demonstration Program
      • 4.10.2 Preparing the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 4.10.2.1 Assemble the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 4.10.2.2 Link the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 4.10.2.3 Run the Foreground and Background Demonstration Program
    • 4.11 Performing the System Generation Process
  • Chapter 5 Installing a System Distributed on Hard Disk to Run on Hard Disk
    • 5.1 Bootstrapping the Distribution Disk
    • 5.2 Preserving the Distribution Disk
    • 5.3 Installing Software Updates
    • 5.4 Creating the Working System from Chosen Components
    • 5.5 Installing the Bootstrap on the Disk
    • 5.6 Customizing the System
    • 5.7 Compressing the Disk
    • 5.8 Preserving the Working System
    • 5.9 Testing the Working System
      • 5.9.1 Preparing the Background Demonstration Program
        • 5.9.1.1 Edit the Background Demonstration Program
        • 5.9.1.2 Assemble the Background Demonstration Program
        • 5.9.1.3 Link the Background Demonstration Program
        • 5.9.1.4 Run the Background Demonstration Program
      • 5.9.2 Preparing the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 5.9.2.1 Assemble the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 5.9.2.2 Link the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 5.9.2.3 Run the Foreground and Background Demonstration Programs
    • 5.10 Performing the System Generation Process
  • Chapter 6 Installing a System Distributed on Hard Disk to Run on a Small Device
    • 6.1 Bootstrapping the Distribution Disk
    • 6.2 Preserving the Distribution Disk
    • 6.3 Installing Software Updates
    • 6.4 Creating the Working System from Chosen Components
      • 6.4.1 Initializing RX50 Diskettes
      • 6.4.2 Formatting and Initializing RX01/RX02 Diskettes
      • 6.4.3 Copying the Selected Files onto Diskettes
    • 6.5 Installing the Bootstrap on Any Diskettes That Need to Be Bootable
    • 6.6 Customizing the System
    • 6.7 Compressing Each Diskette
    • 6.8 Preserving the Working System
    • 6.9 Testing the Working System
      • 6.9.1 Preparing the Background Demonstration Program
        • 6.9.1.1 Edit the Background Demonstration Program
        • 6.9.1.2 Assemble the Background Demonstration Program
        • 6.9.1.3 Link the Background Demonstration Program
        • 6.9.1.4 Run the Background Demonstration Program
      • 6.9.2 Preparing the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 6.9.2.1 Assemble the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 6.9.2.2 Link the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 6.9.2.3 Run the Foreground and Background Demonstration Programs
    • 6.10 Performing the System Generation Process
  • Chapter 7 Installing a System Distributed on RX02 to Run on RX02
    • 7.1 Bootstrapping the Distribution Diskette
    • 7.2 Installing Software Updates
    • 7.3 Creating the Working System from Chosen Components
    • 7.4 Installing the Bootstrap on Any Diskettes That Need to Be Bootable
    • 7.5 Customizing the System
    • 7.6 Compressing Each Diskette
    • 7.7 Preserving the Working System
    • 7.8 Testing the Working System
      • 7.8.1 Preparing the Background Demonstration Program
        • 7.8.1.1 Edit the Background Demonstration Program
        • 7.8.1.2 Assemble the Background Demonstration Program
        • 7.8.1.3 Link the Background Demonstration Program
        • 7.8.1.4 Run the Background Demonstration Program
      • 7.8.2 Preparing the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 7.8.2.1 Assemble the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 7.8.2.2 Link the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 7.8.2.3 Run the Foreground and Background Demonstration Programs
    • 7.9 Performing the System Generation Process
  • Chapter 8 Installing a System Distributed on Magtape to Run on Hard Disk
    • 8.1 Bootstrapping the First Distribution Magtape
    • 8.2 Preserving Both Distribution Magtapes
    • 8.3 Installing Software Updates
    • 8.4 Creating Updated Master Magtapes
    • 8.5 Creating the Working System from Chosen Components
    • 8.6 Installing the Bootstrap on the Disk
    • 8.7 Customizing the System
    • 8.8 Compressing the Disk
    • 8.9 Preserving the Working System
    • 8.10 Testing the Working System
      • 8.10.1 Preparing the Background Demonstration Program
        • 8.10.1.1 Edit the Background Demonstration Program
        • 8.10.1.2 Assemble the Background Demonstration Program
        • 8.10.1.3 Link the Background Demonstration Program
        • 8.10.1.4 Run the Background Demonstration Program
      • 8.10.2 Preparing the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 8.10.2.1 Assemble the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 8.10.2.2 Link the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 8.10.2.3 Run the Foreground and Background Demonstration Programs
    • 8.11 Performing the System Generation Process
  • Chapter 9 Installing RT-11 on a MICRO/PDP-11 Processor
    • 9.1 Bootstrapping the System Diskette
    • 9.2 Installing Software Updates
    • 9.3 Copying the System Diskette onto the System Disk
    • 9.4 Installing the Bootstrap on the System Disk
    • 9.5 Copying the Distribution Diskettes onto the System Disk
    • 9.6 Creating the Working System from Chosen Components
    • 9.7 Customizing the System
    • 9.8 Compressing the System Disk
    • 9.9 Preserving the Working System
    • 9.10 Testing the Working System
      • 9.10.1 Preparing the Background Demonstration Program
        • 9.10.1.1 Edit the Background Demonstration Program
        • 9.10.1.2 Assemble the Background Demonstration Program
        • 9.10.1.3 Link the Background Demonstration Program
        • 9.10.1.4 Run the Background Demonstration Program
      • 9.10.2 Preparing the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 9.10.2.1 Assemble the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 9.10.2.2 Link the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 9.10.2.3 Run the Foreground and Background Demonstration Programs
    • 9.11 Performing the System Generation Process
  • Chapter 10 Installing RT-1 on a Professional 325 Computer
    • 10.1 Bootstrapping the System Diskette
    • 10.2 Installing Software Updates
    • 10.3 Creating the Working System from Chosen Components
    • 10.4 Installing the Bootstrap on Diskettes that Must be Bootable
    • 10.5 Customizing the System
    • 10.6 Preserving the Working System
    • 10.7 Testing the Working System
      • 10.7.1 Preparing the Background Demonstration Program
        • 10.7.1.1 Edit the Background Demonstration Program
        • 10.7.1.2 Assemble the Background Demonstration Program
        • 10.7.1.3 Link the Background Demonstration Program
        • 10.7.1.4 Run the Background Demonstration Program
      • 10.7.2 Preparing the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 10.7.2.1 Assemble the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 10.7.2.2 Link the Foreground Demonstration Program
      • 10.7.3 Run the Foreground and Background Demonstration Programs
    • 10.8 Performing the System Generation Process
  • Chapter 11 Installing RT-11 on a Professional 350 Computer
    • 11.1 Bootstrapping the System Diskette
    • 11.2 Installing Software Updates
    • 11.3 Copying the System Diskette onto the System Disk
    • 11.4 Installing the Bootstrap on the System Disk
    • 11.5 Copying the Distribution Diskettes onto the System Disk
    • 11.6 Creating the Working System from Chosen Components
    • 11.7 Customizing the System
    • 11.8 Compressing the System Disk
    • 11.9 Preserving the Working System
    • 11.10 Testing the Working System
      • 11.10.1 Preparing the Background Demonstration Program
        • 11.10.1.1 Edit the Background Demonstration Program
        • 11.10.1.2 Assemble the Background Demonstration Program
        • 11.10.1.3 Link the Background Demonstration Program
        • 11.10.1.4 Run the Background Demonstration Program
      • 11.10.2 Preparing the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 11.10.2.1 Assemble the Foreground Demonstration Program
        • 11.10.2.2 Link the Foreground Demonstration Program
      • 11.10.3 Run the Foreground and Background Demonstration Programs
    • 11.11 Performing the System Generation Process
  • Appendix A Modifying MDUP to Recognize a Device Handler
  • Appendix B Loading Software Bootstraps
    • B.1 Loading the RK11 (RK05) DECpack Bootstrap
    • B.2 Loading the TC11 DECtape Bootstrap
    • B.3 Loading the RX11 Bootstrap
    • B.4 Loading the TJU16 or TM11 Magtape Bootstrap
    • B.5 Loading the RK06/RK07 DECpack Bootstrap
    • B.6 Loading the RL01/RL02 Disk Bootstrap
    • B.7 Loading the RX211 Bootstrap
    • B.8 Loading the TSV05 Bootstrap Using MICRO-ODT
    • B.9 Loading the TSV05 Bootstrap Using the Switch Register

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