Re: GS error code OBO 30000 (self diagnostic test)

[rubywand@aol.com (RUBYWAND)]

In article
<craganmoor-3004960951090001@pool006.max7.denver.co.dynip.alter.net>,
craganmoor@earthlink.net (Cobey Myers) writes:

>
>I have a rom 01 GS that I bought new in '87. It has served me well but,
>seems to be getting tired. When I move windows around, it won't do screen
>re-draws correctly and within 30 sec. or so hangs or crashes. When I ran
>the self diagnostic test (control,open-apple, option, reset) I get
"SYSTEM
>BAD" and this error code: OBO 30000. I have the APPLE IIGS TECHNICAL
>REFERENCE book but it was no help. Any thoughts----other than new
>motherboard time?   :>)
>
>

     I checked a list posted some time ago by Jeff Tarr, Jr.. Error report
0B030000 indicates failure to pass a test of the 1/4-second interrupt.
Maybe you or someone else will know exactly what this means in terms of a
likely fix. (If a check of the GS schematic suggests something I'll post
it.)

 

Rubywand