Subject: Re: DS 3100 with memory problem.
To: NetBSD/pmax <port-pmax@netbsd.org>
From: Iggy Drougge <optimus@canit.se>
List: port-pmax
Date: 12/16/2000 18:14:21
simon.kagstrom.864 skrev:

>Iggy Drougge wrote:

>>>Now, I've opened the case (puh!) and tried fiddeling with the modules,
>>>trying to start it with fewer modules and so. Still no life. So, I'm
>>>wondering, can one place the memory in the 3100 the wrong way? (There's a
>>>digital-logo on the modules wich is facing the back of the computer). Can
>>>the memory problem be caused by a faulty controller or so, ie not that the
>>>modules them selves are bad?

>>Hm, could this be why my Maxine died all of a sudden? While it mechanically
>>works, I just don't receive anything on the serial port.

>Not sure how the Maxine (5000/25?) looks, but the 3100 has a couple of leds
>on the back side at least which tell the status of the machine.

The Maxine (Personal DECsystem 5000/25) hasn't got any LEDs.

>>>Further, does anyone in Sweden have an unused cable between a PMAG-B and a
>>>VR290-D3 monitor (3xBNC)? I'd be interested in buying that one if so :-)

>>Does anyone have a /used/ cable, for that matter?

>What's bothering me is that I have a cable between my 3100 and the monitor,
>but would like to run the monitor on my 5000/120. However, the monitor cable
>from the 3100 doesn't fit the 5000... (It fits in the keyboard/mouse port).
>Oh well, time to start bugging the local computer groups :-)

How about a source for 3W3 connectors? I'll have to check with ELFA and
Labbelektronik.
Otherwise, I once phoned a company in Stuvsta/Huddinge (outside Stockholm)
which would sell used sets of keyboard, mouse and monitor cable at 400 crowns.

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