Data General Nova 3

(last updated: 17-Sep-2008)

• Nickname:
• Model: Nova 3/12
• Serial No: 12717-14 079
• Enclosure:
• Mfg date: 1979

Operational Status

• 2008-09-16 - Main chassis powered and basic CPU seems functional

Configuration

The current configuration is in its original 'as acquired' condition. I haven't changed any of the modules/cards or their order in the backplane.

• Software

  none
  

• Hardware

  Backplane

  12	005-3581 : Transport
  11	005-3579 : FMDET
  10	MBD 4042 : Oneida Vanes
  9	(empty)
  8	005-3982 : Disk cartridge controller
  7	(empty)
  6	(empty)
  5	005-6591 : MOS Memory 16K
  4	005-3553 : Cassette I/O
  3	005-6591 : MOS Memory 16K
  2	005-6712 : Nova 3 Triple Option w/ MAP & M/D
  1	005-6411 : Nova 3 CPU w/ ARST & APL

  Mass storage

  • 6030 Dual floppy drive

• Needed or Missing Items

Major Events

Still To Do

• Check soundness of RUN light on front panel (never lights)

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