Subject: Re: Sparc Classic dilemma
To: Jon Lindgren <jlindgren@espus.com>
From: Greywolf <greywolf@starwolf.com>
List: port-sparc
Date: 06/01/2000 08:55:40
On Thu, 1 Jun 2000, Jon Lindgren wrote:
# > To get from situation (b) to situtation (a), you'll need to reset the
# > EEPROM. I seem to recall the magic keyboard invocation as something like
# > {L1}n but I'm not certain. Once the EEPROM is back to normal (no
# > password), you're at situation (a).
#
# IIRC, there was no key combo to erase the NVRAM. I think the only way was
# to replace the chip (the larger, 20-24 pin TimeKeeper series I think) with
# a new one and reprogram it.
Power off, power on, L1-N (or Stop-N) held down until the CRT responds is
the NVRAM-reset. It *should* reset to factory defaults.
#
# Please someone correct me if I'm wrong. If there is a key sequence, it'd
# be a nice piece of info to have...
L1-R and L1-F do things, as well, IIRC. (I just don't remember what...)
# -Jon
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