So after replacing a microcode PROM on the PDP-11/05 control board and then
concluding that the remaining problem relating to indexed addressing was
caused by one single micro code line that got missing when typed in,
desoldering the PROM, program two more bits (0xf to 0x5), the CPU is now
working. Passing the D0OA diagnostics and the D0NB (except for the mov r0,
(r0)+ tests)
But during the journey the core memory died. I am used to things failing in
my face. The M9301 board started of working. Then it developed some kind of
amnesia, permanently forgetting what was once stored. When this was cured
with yet another PROM, one, then a second DEC8881 driver on the M9301-YF
gave up. But now it seems to work.
So finally I am back to the core memory. Luckily I had a spare set so I
could find at least what board that was failing. Card swapping gave that
the G231 module was at fault. The failure mode is that it does read out the
contents once. The second time it reads out all zeros. Write never works.
Apparently it is the write / write back mechanism that is failing
completely in the G231 module. Since it is in fact reading, the X / Y
selection seems to work and most of the writing takes place on the G110 as
far as I understand since it contains the Inhibit drivers. So what part of
the G231 is specific for the write?
I have a few other G110 / G231 modules with different types of failure
modes so it would be really nice if someone with MM11-L know-how would step
forward and share all the details on this board set.
I will continue to browse the schematic and the user manual to try to find
the failing component, but help is highly appreciated!
/Mattis
I picked up two crates jam packed full of floppys today. Bunch of random
old utilities in there, borland turbo asm, turbo pascal, windows for
workgroups etc.
I found a set of disks with the DEC digital logo on them. 4-5 disks, says
dos for the dec pc. Some utilitys too. Are these of any use to anyone, or
is it just a stock dos install with a dec sticker on the disk?
There are little heaps of disks on just about every surface around here, i
will post back with a complete list of what is here to see if anyone is
interested in what is here. I just want some of the software off of the
disks, i don't necessarily want to keep the two full crates of disks around
. There is also an original copy of doom on floppy that looks to be
complete.
--Devin
Hi Mark, it wasn't myself either.
Apologies (and to Brian, James and Jon) I was watching & wanting to respond
but got hit by a wall of things, then noticed that someone had bid on it.
Very glad to see it was acquired, and that Chris could confirm.
Hello, just came across this site. I recently got a Compucorp 122E, but
without any manual. I would like to use this calculator for tests in
programming - does anyone have a manual/pdf?
Thanks,
Matthias
ps.: this mail is for the "list" - how can I have access to the list?
How do I see a reply, in case there is one?
Tel.0049-6741-1720
http://m-draeger.com/
Matthias Draeger
Auf dem Haehnchen 32
56329 St. Goar/ Germany
> From: Corey Cohen
> It was not someone at the PCB manufacturer. They would not have had
> access to the prom software.
So, do you have a theory about where this came from? (There is absolutely zero
snark here, this is a serious question. It's quite a puzzle, and an
interesting one.)
Maybe a collaboration between two people, one at Apple, one at the PCB house?
'Make two extra boards, and I'll trade you the PROMs for one of them.' Can't
do it with just a person at the PCB house - as you point out, need the ROMs.
But you'd think that if someone at Apple just pulled a board, that would be
noticed (board count wrong).
Noel
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