Subject: Re: Sparc Classic dilemma
To: Greywolf <greywolf@starwolf.com>
From: Jon Lindgren <jlindgren@espus.com>
List: port-sparc
Date: 06/01/2000 11:59:42
On Thu, 1 Jun 2000, Greywolf wrote:

> On Thu, 1 Jun 2000, Jon Lindgren wrote:

[snip]

> # 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.

That's pretty strange, but good to know.  It seems that if the admin were
protecting the NVRAM via a password, they'd use it to prevent meddling
people from futzing with it (darn those meddling kids ;-).  To have a
keystroke essentially disable the NVRAM security seems a bit contradictory
to me... but I can't argue with the facts.

> # 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...)

Must check these out on a crash and burn system...

Thanks for the info!

-Jon
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