Date   : Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:35:00 +0100
From   : philb@... (Phil Blundell)
Subject: OT: A3000 help

On Thu, 2007-07-26 at 13:27 +0100, Mark Usher wrote:
> Is anyone on the list handy with an A3000. My brother has bought a Boxford
> VMC190 CNC milling machine which is controlled by the A3000. When he turns
> on the A3000 it bascially shows a white screen, no desktop. He doesn't have
> a mouse connected at the moment (waiting for one to arrive)... Maybe that is
> the problem. Also tried a 'delete' switch on.

That sounds like a pretty generic "broken machine" syndrome.  I think
the A3000 flashes one of its LEDs (disk drive, maybe) if it detects a
POST error, so that'd be something to check for.  I don't think lack of
a mouse should be upsetting it. 

I have the A3000 technical reference manual at home; I'd be happy to
scan it and mail a copy to your brother if he wants. 

p.