Answer #1:  Verify the ROMs and IWM board at locations D6, D7, and D8 are
not reversed, backwards, or otherwise incorrectly installed.

Answer #2:  Check/reseat (pull out-push back in) ROM SIMM.

Answer #3:  Listen for "fluping".  If it exists, replace Mosfets at Q2 and
Q3 in the powersupply.

Answer #4:  Check programmer switch for defaults.

Grant


>> > recently, my SE/30 has decided to start doing something a little strange
>> > at boot.  when i first turn it on, it will come up with a bizarre
>> > checkered pattern (more grey than black&white), and it won't chime at all.
>> > i can hit the reboot button or power cycle the machine, but to no effect.
>> > however, if i let it sit powered-up for about 3-5 minutes, it will
>> > eventually chime and begin the boot process.