Subject: VaxStation 3100 M76 SPX
To: None <port-vax@NetBSD.ORG>
From: Ronny Svedman <ronny@Update.UU.SE>
List: port-vax
Date: 05/03/1998 03:04:01
=2E. Is the grandiosly formulated name for the computer i recently bought
very cheaply. I have been skimming this list for a few weeks, but not
saved all messages.=20

I have a few questions:

First of all: does anyone have information or links to information about
what monitors could be attached to the SPX graphics card ? Is there
different cables that allow for separate sync signals or do I necessarily
have to find a monitor which accepts sync-on-green ? What are the
frequencies (vertical / pixel frequency)?

Second: Is there any specific traps and pitfalls i may run into during
installation of NetBSD? I have previously installed and used it a little
on a MicroVAX II (With varying success). I guess i will try to install e
miniroot from floppys (the VaxStation has a 3.5inch drive that appears to
the eye as just a standard "PC-drive" - is this the RX-33? )

I would be grateful for pointers to easy instructions, especially for
making bootblocks and such on the SCSI drives. (I Haven't checked what
type they are just yet, but the former owner told me it was 2 pieces of
200 Megabyte each)


Last but not least is there a VAX specific NetBSD FAQ, and if that is the
case, where?=20


Best Regards, Ronny Svedman


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