Re: AlphaStation 255/500 power up problem

From: Bob Blunt (robert.blunt_at_hp.nospam.com)
Date: 05/27/03 

Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 09:36:12 -0500

Alan Boyles wrote:
> Group:
>
> I have just received 2 AlphaStations (a 255/400 and a 255/500) and am having
> some problems. When I try to turn either of the boxes on they will very
> briefly run, maybe half a second to a second and then shut down. I was
> thinking power supply but I find it strange that both boxes do the same
> thing. Any ideas ?
>
> Thanks
>
> Alan
>
>

Alan, please explain what you mean by "briefly run?" Do you have either
a monitor connected to the graphics port or a serial terminal connected
to the console? Is the console variable "console" set to "serial" or to
"graphic?" Are you getting any display on the "console" or terminal
after you power the system?

Please check your system type. I wasn't aware that the AlphaStation 255
was available in CPU speeds besides 233 and 300. What does the system
look like? If all else fails, check the back for the model number on
the back, it should be on the same "plate" with the serial number.

If all else fails, I'd pull all the giblets out except for the minimum
memory required to pass POST. SOMEtimes a dead device can cause enough
load on the power supply to keep the system from running properly.
Without knowing more about the actual system type involved, it'll be
difficult to recommend how much memory you need for that.

bob

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