<SNIP> > > I don't know if it applies to the AlphaStation 200 but I have a PWS > > 500a > which > > defaults back to the AlphaBios firmware whenever the battery dies. > > After replacing the battery, I have to connect a keyboard and monitor > > and go through the AlphaBios menus to reset it to SRM. (If I don't > > replace the battery, it lets me go through the motions of resetting it > > but it never > starts > > SRM.) > > > > I believe this reversion back to AlphaBios does indeed apply to the > AlphaStation 200 too. But in my case nothing appears on the monitor and > nothing appears on the serial port either, I just get some beeps and a LED > diagnostic code. It is possible that I have a cabling issue with the serial port, > but I did try a few combinations. If I know that I should expect output on the > serial port despite an NVRAM self-test failure then I could investigate that > further with my breakout box (don't have a protocol analyser). >
Just wondering if I should expect anything on the serial port or on the monitor if my AlphaStation has an NVRAM self test failure. Anyone know? I still need to identify the NVRAM chip(s), although replacing them means learning how to desolder and resolder surface mount stuff, which I have never done before. Regards Rob
