MicroVAX Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

This document provides comprehensive troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures for MicroVAX and VAXserver systems, including MicroVAX II and 3000-series systems. It covers:

• Power-On Troubleshooting: Procedures for addressing issues during system startup, including a detailed table of problems, potential causes, and corrective actions.
• Operational Troubleshooting: Guidance on resolving issues that arise during normal operation, such as power failures, console terminal problems, and disk or tape drive errors.
• MicroVAX Diagnostic Monitor (MDM): Instructions for running MDM to test system integrity, display configurations, and reformat disks. It includes steps for different media types (RX50 diskettes, TK50/TK70 tapes) and special configurations like LAN-connected systems.
• Controls and Indicators: Appendix material with diagrams identifying essential controls on various MicroVAX models (e.g., MicroVAX II, 3500, 3600).