Procedure #6: Alternate Boot; Table 7-2: Self Test Checker (2); Table 7-3: Diskette Drive Test (Self Test Checker) - Alpha Microsystems AM-6000 Owner's Manual

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Serial Port Test
Steady
A0
A / indicates two codes blink alternately. An * indicates the code is in the range shown. X
stands for any single digit.

Procedure #6: Alternate Boot

You perform this procedure when previous procedures indicate something may be wrong with the
software on your System Disk. The object of this procedure is to see if the computer can boot off some
other device—whether or not you are successful in booting tells your VAR quite a bit about what might
be wrong with your computer.
First, verify the device and unit number settings on the AM-6000 CMOS menu, for the correct alternate
device. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on boot ID switch settings and the CMOS configuration menu.
When you are sure the setup is correct for the device you are attempting to boot from, proceed.
A. If your computer does not contain a diskette drive, skip to Step B.
If your computer contains a diskette drive, and you usually boot from a hard drive, place a diskette
containing the system software—usually labeled "System Disk"—in the drive. Push the reset
button.
Hard Disk Test
Blinking Steady
A8
A0/½*

Table 7-2: Self Test Checker (2)

Diskette Drive Test
Steady
b8

Table 7-3: Diskette Drive Test (Self Test Checker)

VCR Test
Blinking Steady Blinking
b0
A8 b0
A9/11 b1
AA/11 b3
Ab/11
Blinking
b8
b9
bb
bc
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