15 Aug
2005
15 Aug
'05
8:11 p.m.
Like the Sanyo just yesterday, I have a Compaq SLT/286 portable computer
taking up space. Very nice condition, with power unit, dock, and bag. Any
interest CHEAP? I am located in New York, zip 10512.
Unlike the Sanyo, if there is no interest, I suppose I will just chop this
up.
I am desperately trying to clear out a bedroom to work on it - the bedroom
that ends up being the junk overflow containment chamber. It would
actually be nice to sleep in it sometime.
William Donzelli
aw288 at osfn.org
20 Aug
20 Aug
8:15 p.m.
On 8/15/05, William Donzelli <aw288 at osfn.org> wrote:
Like the Sanyo just yesterday, I have a Compaq SLT/286
portable computer
taking up space. Very nice condition, with power unit, dock, and bag. Any
interest CHEAP? I am located in New York, zip 10512.
I have one of these - very nice. For those that don't remember, I
have a NIC in one ISA slot of the dock, and a proprietary parallel
card attached to a device programmer in the other slot. I use Kermit
and a packet driver to get device files in and out. The only problems
I've had with mine were a) dead battery in the Dallas clock chip (not
a "regular" BIOS battery, but not a unique arrangement), and b) a
missing battery and missing power brick, so it only works attached to
the dock.
As a small 286, though, it's a nice package. Someone (else) should jump on it!
-ethan
22 Aug
22 Aug
12:01 p.m.
Hey Ethan, do you have a copy of the Diagnostic disk? I just recently
got one of these old gems & am trying to get it back up and running
again.
On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 23:15:08 -0400, "Ethan Dicks"
<ethan.dicks at gmail.com> said:
I have one of these - very nice. For those that
don't remember, I
have a NIC in one ISA slot of the dock, and a proprietary parallel
card attached to a device programmer in the other slot. I use Kermit
and a packet driver to get device files in and out. The only problems
I've had with mine were a) dead battery in the Dallas clock chip (not
a "regular" BIOS battery, but not a unique arrangement), and b) a
missing battery and missing power brick, so it only works attached to
the dock.
As a small 286, though, it's a nice package. Someone (else) should jump
on it!
-ethan
3:14 p.m.
On 8/22/05, David Vohs <netsurfer_x1 at fastmailbox.net> wrote:
Hey Ethan, do you have a copy of the Diagnostic disk?
I just recently
got one of these old gems & am trying to get it back up and running
again.
I do not, sorry. I do have an ancient Connor 3.5" 30MB drive in it,
but I don't think it has a
diagnostic partition
-ethan
12:02 p.m.
On 8/22/05, David Vohs <netsurfer_x1 at
fastmailbox.net> wrote:
Ethan,
I keep some of those old stuff
By the way, loads of softpaqs on ftp//:ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq
When you need to find specific file, open a text called 0000.txt and
do a word search to find the file of interest.
Attached to this email: the two files to create a diagnostic/setup on
one formatted 720K diskette.
Cheers, Wizard
Hey Ethan, do you have a copy of the Diagnostic
disk? I just recently
got one of these old gems & am trying to get it back up and running
again.
I do not, sorry. I do have an ancient Connor 3.5" 30MB drive in it,
but I don't think it has a
diagnostic partition
-ethan 
7:07 p.m.
On 8/22/05, David Vohs <netsurfer_x1 at
fastmailbox.net> wrote:
These files are what you are looking for:
SETUP/DIAGNOSTICS Version 8.00 DP256 720K (3.5 Inch Diskette)
DOWNLOAD: SP0308.zip 443 K
EFFECTIVE DATE: 23 April 1992
VERSION: 8.00
LANGUAGE: English
OPERATING SYSTEM: N/A
SUPERSEDES: N/A
DESCRIPTION: This 720K DIAGNOSTICS diskette contains SETUP Version 8.00
DP256, INSPECT Version 8.00 DP256 and TEST Version 8.00 DP256 for
Discontinued Products with at least 256k memory.
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp0000-0500/sp0308.txt
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp0000-0500/sp0308.zip
SETUP/DIAGNOSTICS Version 8.00 Revision B (5? Inch Diskettes)
DOWNLOAD: SP0316.zip 458 K
EFFECTIVE DATE: 20 May 1992
VERSION: 8.00 Rev. B
LANGUAGE: English
OPERATING SYSTEM: N/A
SUPERSEDES: N/Ax
DESCRIPTION: Compaq Diagnostics 8.00 Revision B for Discontinued Products
with at least 256k memory.
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp0000-0500/sp0316.txt
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp0000-0500/sp0316.zip
Service Quick Reference Guide: SLT/286
Introduction
The Service Quick Reference Guide contains spare part numbers for field
replaceable units, as well as technical and support information including
memory upgrade charts to assist in the repair and up-keep of your Compaq
computer. The Memory Upgrade Charts show the memory configurations for your
Compaq computer.
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/supportinformation/techpubs/qrg/slt286.pdf
I also have a 1K file called fix.com that temporarily fixes bugs caused by
the RTC battery failure. You run it and then press any key to do a soft
reboot. The file is here:
http://www.swtpc.com/temp/fix.com
Regards,
Bill Dawson
Hey Ethan, do you have a copy of the Diagnostic
disk? I just recently
got one of these old gems & am trying to get it back up and running
again.
I do not, sorry. I do have an ancient Connor 3.5" 30MB drive in it,
but I don't think it has a
diagnostic partition
-ethan 
30 Aug
30 Aug
7:47 a.m.
Dear Mr. Bill Dawson,
I found help for my Compaq SLT 286. I fixed the DALLAS Clock but the
ERROR 162 ist still there.
I tried to downlod your program fix.com but I can't find it.
I also have a 1K file called fix.com that temporarily fixes bugs caused by
the RTC battery failure. You run it and then press any key to do a soft
reboot. The file is here:
fix.com
Can you send me this 1k program?
kind regards
Carsten Deicke
Germany
23 Aug
23 Aug
11:06 a.m.
Damned! Oh well, thanks anyway.
I definitely want to try to get mine running again. It looks like mine
has had some upgrades done to it, including:
Bigger HD (100mb)
More memory (4 Mb Kingston Memory SIMMs, three of 'em!)
80-287 MCP
No docking station for it though! X-(
On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 17:14:47 -0500, "Ethan Dicks"
<ethan.dicks at gmail.com> said:
I do not, sorry. I do have an ancient Connor
3.5" 30MB drive in it,
but I don't think it has a
diagnostic partition
-ethan
11:20 a.m.
Damned! Oh well, thanks anyway.
I definitely want to try to get mine running again. It looks like mine
has had some upgrades done to it, including:
Bigger HD (100mb)
More memory (4 Mb Kingston Memory SIMMs, three of 'em!)
80-287 MCP
No docking station for it though! X-(
Vohs,
Attached to this is two files, need 720K diskette to create this
diagnostic disk.
The floppy drive is standard compaq issue 26 pin type, any from old
compaq 286, 386 and 486 desktops that has this floppy will work, even
the eject button is same shape & location. 1.44MB (green), 720K
(amber) when FD LED lights up.
Cheers, Wizard
7:05 p.m.
On 8/22/05, David Vohs <netsurfer_x1 at
fastmailbox.net> wrote:
These files are what you are looking for:
SETUP/DIAGNOSTICS Version 8.00 DP256 720K (3.5 Inch Diskette)
DOWNLOAD: SP0308.zip 443 K
EFFECTIVE DATE: 23 April 1992
VERSION: 8.00
LANGUAGE: English
OPERATING SYSTEM: N/A
SUPERSEDES: N/A
DESCRIPTION: This 720K DIAGNOSTICS diskette contains SETUP Version 8.00
DP256, INSPECT Version 8.00 DP256 and TEST Version 8.00 DP256 for
Discontinued Products with at least 256k memory.
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp0000-0500/sp0308.txt
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp0000-0500/sp0308.zip
SETUP/DIAGNOSTICS Version 8.00 Revision B (5? Inch Diskettes)
DOWNLOAD: SP0316.zip 458 K
EFFECTIVE DATE: 20 May 1992
VERSION: 8.00 Rev. B
LANGUAGE: English
OPERATING SYSTEM: N/A
SUPERSEDES: N/Ax
DESCRIPTION: Compaq Diagnostics 8.00 Revision B for Discontinued Products
with at least 256k memory.
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp0000-0500/sp0316.txt
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp0000-0500/sp0316.zip
Service Quick Reference Guide: SLT/286
Introduction
The Service Quick Reference Guide contains spare part numbers for field
replaceable units, as well as technical and support information including
memory upgrade charts to assist in the repair and up-keep of your Compaq
computer. The Memory Upgrade Charts show the memory configurations for your
Compaq computer.
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/supportinformation/techpubs/qrg/slt286.pdf
I also have a 1K file called fix.com that temporarily fixes bugs caused by
the RTC battery failure. You run it and then press any key to do a soft
reboot. The file is here:
http://www.swtpc.com/temp/fix.com
Regards,
Bill Dawson
Hey Ethan, do you have a copy of the Diagnostic
disk? I just recently
got one of these old gems & am trying to get it back up and running
again.
I do not, sorry. I do have an ancient Connor 3.5" 30MB drive in it,
but I don't think it has a
diagnostic partition
-ethan 
26 Jun
26 Jun
3 p.m.
Hi Bill , I have been reading about making a diagnostic disk for my
slt 286, to set time and date etc, I am a little confused? the slt
286 has a 1.44mb 3,5 fd and I have downloaded images and unzipped them
and saved then to my floppy on my pc, but the compaq refuses to reconise
the disk? what is the correct procedere to make a suitable disk for
this machine? does it have to be done in dos system? using Teledisk or
similar? HELP ! ! regards Paul
22 Aug
22 Aug
10:05 p.m.
If you can give me any more info to positively ID the specific FDD I
might try to find it- The stash it may be in (not mine-but I have
access) is several hundred floppys-hence the better it can be
identified, the faster and more likely I am to spot it.
DaveB, NZ
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Subject: Re: Compaq SLT/286
Hey Ethan, do you have a copy of the Diagnostic disk?
I just
recently
got one of these old gems & am trying to get it back up and running
again.
On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 23:15:08 -0400, "Ethan Dicks"
<ethan.dicks at gmail.com> said:
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I have one of these - very nice. For those that
don't remember, I
have a NIC in one ISA slot of the dock, and a proprietary parallel
card attached to a device programmer in the other slot. I use
Kermit
and a packet driver to get device files in and out. The only
problems
I've had with mine were a) dead battery in the Dallas clock chip
(not
a "regular" BIOS battery, but not a unique arrangement), and b) a
missing battery and missing power brick, so it only works attached
to
the dock.
As a small 286, though, it's a nice package. Someone (else) should
jump
on it!
-ethan
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23 Aug
23 Aug
11:09 a.m.
Sorry Dave, I really wish I knew, but it looks like I can't help you in
this respect.
On Tue, 23 Aug 2005 17:05:51 +1200, "Dave Brown" <tractorb at ihug.co.nz>
said:
If you can give me any more info to positively ID the
specific FDD I
might try to find it- The stash it may be in (not mine-but I have
access) is several hundred floppys-hence the better it can be
identified, the faster and more likely I am to spot it.
DaveB, NZ
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