Help on my MicroVAX 2000

From: Don Maslin <donm_at_cts.com>
Date: Sat Aug 29 00:24:08 1998

It would appear that I am in dire need of some guidance in how to bring
up my MicroVAX 2000. To bring things up to a current baseline, it is
equipped with 14Mb of RAM, an RD54 HD, external connection option, and
has a TK50Z-FA connected to it.
 
Except for a flat battery, the uVAX seems to pass all the tests, and the
tape drive seems functional. Unfortunately, I have no documentation on
this hardware except pieces that I have picked up from this list, the
FAQ, and other odd pieces picked up on various websites.
 
I have on hand several tapes for VMS - v5.4 and 5.5 - most but not all
say that they are binary. Some are characterized as 'mandatory update'.
 
At any rate, after inserting the tape (#1) in the drive, closing the
door, and pressing the illuminated red pushbutton, I enter 'b/1 mua0' at
the terminal. After some passage of time (accompanied by whirring
sounds and flashing lights), I see on the screen:
 
-MUA0
 
Then later:
 
%VMB-F-ERR, PC = 00000765
%VMB-I-STS, R0 = 000008C2
 84 FAIL
>>>
 
If I attempt to boot with a known non bootable tape, the screen is the
same except that instead of '84 FAIL' it displays:
 
?06 HLT INST
    PC = 00000E64
>>>
 
Regrettably, I have neither the experience nor the documentation to get
me any further at this point. I really need some pointers and/or help!
 
Thanks.
                                              - don
 
Received on Sat Aug 29 1998 - 00:24:08 BST

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