My Compaq Deskpro 8086..

[i2b4knight]

Ok here is my Compaq deskpro 8086.. let me start by saying l am a newbie to this forum so I hope I am starting this thread correctly.
Before I ask my questions
I'm going to up load so pictures

 

[i2b4knight]

I am trying to figure out what I have to do to get this to boot up.
The last three pictures of screens
1). Is errors l get "301", "inquire error" & "mode sense error"
The other two pictures are screen shots of programs that start to load but stops loading or hangs loading

FYI. The "diskette error was me forgetting to put a disk in the drive"

Can this computer be booted up with a DOS 4.0 boot disk?
I starting to think I may need an earlier version of DOS
I will post more pictures of boards when I get them out
Thanks for any help I can get on this computer

 

[modem7]

Is errors l get "301",

A keyboard error. Do you have a working XT-class keyboard attached?

"inquire error" & "mode sense error"

They appear under the line starting with 'ST01'.
You have a Seagate ST01 SCSI card in your computer, probably the early version based on the version 1.7 BIOS ROM on it.
SCSI has an 'inquiry' command, and so the BIOS ROM on the ST01 will be what is displaying that error message.
SCSI has a 'mode sense' command, and so the BIOS ROM on the ST01 will be what is displaying that error message.

You can prove that by removing the ST01 card.

Can this computer be booted up with a DOS 4.0 boot disk?

I cannot see why not.

 

[i2b4knight]

Thank you,
Modem7. you know your stuff, that is what I have a "Seagate ST01 SCSI card" your right it did remove my "inquire error" & "mode sense error"
now I need to dig out a good working XT-class keyboard.
thank you again,

 

[resman]

If you don't have an XT capable keyboard available, you can always look for the Compaq Enhanced keyboard. It isn't quite age appropriate for the Deskpro 8086, but it does work with it, matches the case stye, and is usually much easier to find (and cheaper) on auction sites.

 

[modem7]

Modem7. you know your stuff,

So do many others here. I just got in early.

Presumably, there is a SCSI drive somewhere in your computer.

 

[i2b4knight]

yes I hope I will have time finish taking boards /drives out & take more pic's tonight.
I'll upload them if I do if not it will be Thursday

 

[i2b4knight]

"modem7" can I send you a direct message maybe this weekend? I have some old items you may want (I'll give them to you if you do)but I need to dig them out

 

[modem7]

"modem7" can I send you a direct message maybe this weekend?

Yes.

I have some old items you may want (I'll give them to you if you do)but I need to dig them out

That's generous of you. Although, I am looking to 'loose' stuff as well.

 

[i2b4knight]

 

[i2b4knight]

Sorry for double pictures not what I meant to do.

 

[modem7]

ST-225N is the SCSI version of the ST-225 (an 'MFM' drive).

According to the final page of the document at [here], the '106265-002' on the motherboard BIOS ROM (which Compaq calls the system ROM) indicates revision J of the BIOS.

 

[i2b4knight]

Is there any chance that somebody would have the screws that holds the cover on? they screw in the back... I made the mistake of leaving mine on the table when my grandkids came over..
now I don't have them anymore.. I would be most thankful if someone has extra. I will pay for them of course..
thank you

 

[offensive_Jerk]

Screws might just be generic PC case screws.

Does your hard drive 'spin up' when you turn the power on? Make sure the hard drive cables are connected firmly.

 

[modem7]

Is there any chance that somebody would have the screws that holds the cover on? they screw in the back... I made the mistake of leaving mine on the table when my grandkids came over..

I had the same problem of screws going missing from the table, except that the culprit is one (or both) of my cats. The screws would disappear overnight and I would find them scattered about the unit. Putting them into a zip lock bag was an easy solution.

Screws might just be generic PC case screws.

A photo at [here] shows the screws at the rear.

 

[offensive_Jerk]

Wow, I did not expect that type of screw!

I really do enjoy the aesthetics of those Deskpros, especially with the original monitor and keyboard.

 

[i2b4knight]

hi modem7 thank you for your help.
sorry for not getting back but not more then an hour after my last I had a massive heart attack
from what I am told I am very lucky to be here I died twice. did not know I had a bad heart.
it was a hard way to find out.
anyways thank you for all your input

 

[i2b4knight]

ops I thought I was sending a DM

 

[modem7]

hi modem7 thank you for your help.
sorry for not getting back but not more then an hour after my last I had a massive heart attack

Well, I guess a massive heart attack is a good enough excuse. I'm feeling lenient today. Just don't do it again.

from what I am told I am very lucky to be here I died twice. did not know I had a bad heart.
it was a hard way to find out.

Yes, any of us can go at any time. If I get some kind of bad cancer diagnosis, I'll be fine. I'll be grateful for having lived a good and long life.