How to Format the EEPROM on a 3000 Series or 6000 Series DOS Terminal?
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Question
How to Format the EEPROM on a 3000 Series or 6000 Series DOS Terminal?
Answer
The error message: “Communication Error” occurs when attempting to load an application onto a 3000 series or 6000 series DOS terminal.
Data may not be completely erased.
EEPROM, a non-volatile memory, needs to be formatted.
Data may not be completely erased.
EEPROM, a non-volatile memory, needs to be formatted.
- Cold boot the terminal.
- When the device has booted for about 2 seconds, press CTRL, then C. The D prompt ( D:\ ) will be displayed.
- Type FLSHFMT then press Enter to perform the formatting.
