<SNIP> > Just wondering if I should expect anything on the serial port or on the > monitor if my AlphaStation has an NVRAM self test failure. Anyone know? > > I still need to identify the NVRAM chip(s), although replacing them means > learning how to desolder and resolder surface mount stuff, which I have > never done before. >
I posted a while back about this problem. I am wondering if I have a chance of reviving this system or if it is beyond repair (by me)? I can't get anything out of the console port, and I don't know if I should expect to be able to get output from there or not. If I know that I should expect output on the serial port despite an NVRAM self-test failure then I could investigate that further with my breakout box (don't have a protocol analyser). I have been unable to identify the NVRAM chips either. Thanks for any help. Regards Rob
