AlphaServer 1000A not booting

[Stuart Johnson]

Andrew Warkentin  wrote: "I know that the motherboard is receiving power because the "link 
active" light on the Ethernet adapter comes on."

I hate to tell you but the ethernet boards led's come on anytime a cable is plugged in that is connected to other related equipment - a hub, switch, or another computer via a "null-modem" cable. It does that even with the power cord unplugged.

Do you have any of the manuals for the 1000A? I have manuals for the Alphaserver 1000A if they might  help. 

Good luck!