Re: Vaxstation 3100 and graphics card

From: JF Mezei (jfmezei.spamnot_at_teksavvy.com)
Date: 05/22/04 

Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 07:18:45 GMT

So, I finally installed a WS01X (SPX) graphics card in my microvax 3100-30

Alas, no success.

A test 50 shows:

?? SPGFX 0001.2112 V1.3
          00FFFF04 00000000 39B00014 00000002 00000000 00000000

I know that the ?? means trouble. But what can I tell from the rest ?

a TEST 4 yiels an error code of 84 FAIL

test 80 doesn't complain (but I have to use break key to end it).

Now, this is all from the serial console. I built my own adaptor from the 15
pin vax monitor plug to the 15 pin d-sub VGA plug. However, all of the above
happen even if the adaptor is not connected. The monitor does not see any
video signal (it worked fine with the monochrome output).

Questions;
How do I find documenmtation on the above error codes and byte displays for
that device ? Shouldn't HP make all VAX technical documentation available for
download now that they are retired products ?

Are there any dip/jumpers that need to be changed on the VAX motherboard
before adding the WS01X board ? Or does one just add the board, and power the
unit back on and it should magically all work ?

If there is no monotor connected, should the varous tests still succeed
without any complaints ?