AlphaServer 2000/300 aka Jensen

From: Doc Shipley <doc_at_mdrconsult.com>
Date: Thu Dec 19 21:35:00 2002

On Thu, 19 Dec 2002, Huw Davies wrote:

> At 05:46 PM 17/12/2002 -0500, Don Mitchell wrote:
> >I've got one of these that I used extensively a
> >few years ago (superceded by AS300 4/266 and
> >then a C*q DS10) that won't do anything at all.
> >No SRM console comes up.
> >
> >So, I'd be grateful if anybody could answer
> >these questions:
> >
> >1. How are the 8 slots populated, normally?
>
> I can't remember if the order is top to bottom but you need to populate
> in the order 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

  I have one in running condition at home -- I'll look at it sometime
next week. I'd look now, but my garage is 1300 miles from here. :^)

> >2. Should I see the SRM even with no memory, or
> >memory incorrectly installed?
>
> I doubt it - SRM needs memory to run in.

  Nope. Won't boot without RAM.

> >3. Is "54-21246-FA" (2MX33) DEC memory AS2000
> >memory or AlphaStation 200 memory? (I've had a
> >few of those around the shop over the years).
>
> I suspect any 36 bit true parity memory will work but
> don't blame me if the smoke escapes :-)

  Mine has some PNY and some Siemens (IIRC) in it, so I'm pretty certain
generic 36-bit works.

        Doc
Received on Thu Dec 19 2002 - 21:35:00 GMT