New finds and info needed

From: John R. Keys Jr. <jrkeys_at_concentric.net>
Date: Mon Sep 8 17:56:08 1997

I get a 554 code ?? Thanks loads for the info and I hope this code is not
a bad one.
At 10:36 AM 9/8/97 -0400, you wrote:
>> 1. IBM Powerstation 320 with a 19' monitor 6091-19 with cable (3 BNC),
>> anyone having some info this unit I could use it. Can't get it to show
>> anything on the monitor. All lights are on.
>
>What does the numeric display on the box do? It should spew out lots of
>different numbers (POST (Power On Self Test) and results - a blinking 888
>is really BAD, getting stuck on other numbers can also be bad). I have the
>service manual for the beasts, and it describes all of the codes. Let me
>know what your machine does.
>
>> 2. IBM Powerstation 220 with 17" monitor this unit is locked in service mode
>> and I did not get a key. Any info this one would be great.
>
>Without a key you are in trouble. They are special keys that are basically
>unique to the machine (unlike the famous DEC key). At least in service
>mode, you should be able to get the cover off - if it were in "secure" or
>"normal", the cover would also be locked.
>
>> 6. About 10 very large boxes full of IBM PS/2's and other parts. I have
>> very busy weekend with these boxes.
>
>If there are MCA cards in there, check to see if any are for the RS/6000s
>- they are different, but look fairly similar to the PS/2 variety.
>
>William Donzelli
>william_at_ans.net
>
>
>
Received on Mon Sep 08 1997 - 17:56:08 BST