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First post, by martin_boro

Posted on 2021-06-12, 16:14

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Hi,

I recently bought a Intel OR840 motherboard from an IBM Intellistation M type 6889 workstation, however, I am having some issues with the built-in Security system (probably).
Right after POST splash screen, I get a message, that the keyboard is locked, followed by Intel boot agent and followed again by unlocking the keyboard.

The thing is, that the keyboard does not work. Not PS2, not USB, nothing.
I can't even get to the Setup. I tried erasing it, but that didn't help either.

I do have a EEPROM programmer, but the flash chip is soldered on the board and I can't solder it back.
Any ideas?

Reply 1 of 3, by pshipkov

Posted on 2021-06-13, 07:12

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Did you try the other ps2 port ?
If I remember correctly they are swapped compared to what the standard is.
Been a while, but Can check on mine tomorrow ...

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Reply 2 of 3, by PC Hoarder Patrol

Posted on 2021-06-13, 08:18

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Is this the board?

There's probably a power-on password been set - normally the keyboard does actually work but you're required to type it in blind and you'll only get a few goes before you need to reboot and start again.

There's normally a reset jumper on the board (or in your case a toggle on a switch block circled in red on the pic) - see if any of these links help

Board Layout - https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/system-boar … m-pro-type-6889

Switch Block Settings - https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/system-boar … m-pro-type-6889

Reply 3 of 3, by martin_boro

Posted on 2021-06-13, 18:22

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Okay, I am dumb.
The ports were switched...

I guess what threw me off, was that even the USB keyboard did not work, or that they were not labeled.

Aaanyways, on a related note, is it possible to flash an original Intel BIOS?
I assume I will have to do some soldering though, since I noticed that the pins for the front panel were not populated on the IBM version of the board.

@PC Hoarder Patrol
It is an OEM version of the Intel OR840 motherboard.
Although Intellistation type is weirdly the same.

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