Read before installing the Compaq Parallel Software Environment (PSE) V1.9 for Compaq Tru64 UNIX (formerly DIGITAL UNIX) systems Product Information Compaq Parallel Software Environment (PSE) comprises two compo- nents in one product: o Compaq MPI o Compaq PVM These components are distinct and are not integrated. Each component can be installed and operated independently. Runtime support for Compaq High Performance Fortran (HPF) Ver- sion 5.1 and above is in PSE Version 1.6. See the latest Release Notes for Compaq Fortran for more information. Both the Compaq PVM and the Compaq MPI facilities provide mes- sage passing between user processes, using shared memory or the MEMORY CHANNEL[TM] interconnect as a medium. Compaq PVM is based on Version 3.3.9 of the PVM message-passing system from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Compaq MPI is an implementation of the Message Passing Interface (MPI) specification based on MPICH Version 1.1.1. The Software Product Description (SPD 51.09.08) provides a more complete description of these facilities and the technical environment in which they are supported. Refer to the "Media" section below for details on how to access a copy of the SPD. License Management Facility (LMF) Information Before you can use Compaq Parallel Software Environment, an LMF Product Authorization Key (PAK) must be registered and loaded on each node running Compaq Parallel Software Environment. Please refer to the Compaq Parallel Software Environment Installation Guide (See the "Media" section within the "Contents of the Kit" section below) for instructions on how to register this product. Installation Information For Compaq PVM or Compaq MPI installation, be sure that you are using the Installation Guide with the correct version num- ber (PSE V1.9). Refer only to the chapters labeled "PVM" or "MPI". Both Compaq PVM and Compaq MPI require Compaq Tru64 UNIX operating system Version 4.0a or higher. Release Notes Information The release notes for Compaq Parallel Software Environment contain installation-related instructions and a summary of technical changes, known problems, restrictions, and incom- patibilities. You can view or print the release notes before installation once the media has been mounted. The release notes are located in directory: /cdrom/pse190/documentation The release notes are also available in HTML format on the Consolidated Layered Products Documentation CD-ROM. Contents of the Kit o Bill of Materials (BOM)-Please read the enclosed BOM and check to see that all items listed are actually in your kit. If your kit is damaged or any items are missing, please call your Compaq representative. o Media-The binaries for Compaq Parallel Software Environment are included on a media CD within the Compaq Tru64 UNIX Layered Product Consolidated CD Kit (QA-054AA-H8). The media CD contains the following Compaq PSE files: - The Compaq Parallel Software Environment installation subsets are in the following directory: /cdrom/pse190/kit - The Cover Letter (this document), the Software Product Description (SPD), the Installation Guide, and the Release Notes are located in the following directory: /cdrom/pse190/documentation For detailed instructions on how to load the software, refer to the Installation Guide. - Electronic Documentation-The following Compaq Parallel Software Environment manuals and related documents are included in HTML format on the documentation CD in the Compaq Tru64 UNIX Layered Products Consolidated CD Kit (QA-054AA-H8): + Compaq PVM User Guide + Compaq MPI User Guide + PSE Installation Guide + PSE Release Notes Refer to the "Documentation CD" section for details on how to access these documents. After installation of Compaq PVM, the Compaq PVM User Guide is available in PostScript format in the following file: /usr/opt/PVM190/pvm_guide.ps 2 After installation of Compaq MPI, the Compaq MPI User Guide is available in PostScript format in the following file: /usr/opt/MPI190/mpi_guide.ps 3 Documentation CD The Consolidated Layered Products Documentation CD-ROMs (CD) contain documentation files for all of the Tru64 UNIX layered products. If you want to use Bookreader to read the documentation, your system manager should activate the BOOKBROWSER PAK (see the Compaq Tru64 UNIX Products Compact Disc User's Guide). The Online Documentation Library (ODL) package contains CD-ROMs and printed instructions. These pages help you get started with the CD-ROMs. In the media CD-ROM directory /readme you will find an ODL CD-ROM user's guide, a master index of the CD-ROMs, and release notes. These CD-ROMs include complete documentation for PSE, PVM, and MPI under the "Programming Languages and Tools" topic. Compaq Services A variety of service and support options are available from Compaq. For more information, contact your local Compaq sales office. Your Feedback is Appreciated Compaq appreciates your comments. For comments to product management and engineering, send Inter- net mail to one of the following: Comments related to PSE support: pse@hpc.pko.dec.com Comments related to PVM: pvm@ilo.dec.com Comments related to MPI: mpi@ilo.dec.com ©Digital Equipment Corporation. 1999. All Rights Reserved. 4