IBM RS/6k

From: Pat Finnegan <pat_at_purdueriots.com>
Date: Thu Feb 7 23:17:16 2002

On Thu, 7 Feb 2002, Doc wrote:

> On Thu, 7 Feb 2002, Pat Finnegan wrote:
>
> I think they're set on delayed spin-up. They don't "come on" till the
> controller signals them. Most PC controllers expect the disk to spin on
> powerup.

That's what I figured.

> Ah. Service mode != Secure mode
> You need to be in the Service position. And did you physically pull
> the graphics adapter?

It's in service mode. I checked it using 'secure' mode and then changed
it to service mode.

> 522 says /etc/inittab is incorrect, or that the configuration manager
> has been invoked with conflicting options. Did you change modes during
> boot?

Oops It should be a 552. I'm starting to wonder if I'm slightly dislexic.

"The ipl_varyon command filed with a return code not equal to 4,7,8, or 9
(ODM or malloc failure)."

>
> Fun, huh? Did I mention that every RS/6000 I've ever owned required a
> token blood sacrifice (MY blood, not a chicken) before it would operate
> properly?
>
> Doc
>

I've already cut my finger playing with it ;)

-- Pat
Received on Thu Feb 07 2002 - 23:17:16 GMT