Test an STe without a monitor

[DrWoo]

I have received the STe that I ordered, but the monitor has not yet arrived (different seller). Perhaps a silly question, but Is there a way that I can test the STe without a monitor. E.g. should I hear some sounds or can I use a keyboard combo to make a noise through the audio out on the STe?

 

The unit powers on.. The Disk drive makes noise, but I do not have any disks to test.

 

 

Sorry for the question, but I'm trying to gauge if this machine is going to need a new PSU or if there is something else that might be seriously wrong.

 

Kevin

[zzip]

It can be hooked up to a TV, as long as you have an RF switch box-- the same type the 2600 and 8-bit computers use.

 

It also has stereo connectors you can hook up to a line-in on an audio device- should be able to hear the keyclicks through that.

 

But if the power light comes on and the disk drive attempts to read disks, it probably is booting

[DrWoo]

I'll have to go pick up an RF Switch Box.. I do not have one laying around. No sound is coming out when I press keys.. Not sure what it's booting up too or if it's booting at all.

 

Kevin

[zzip]

I'll have to go pick up an RF Switch Box.. I do not have one laying around. No sound is coming out when I press keys.. Not sure what it's booting up too or if it's booting at all.

 

Kevin

the keyclick sound is only heard through the speakers.

 

Without a disk, it will boot to the GEM desktop after a few seconds

[DrWoo]

the keyclick sound is only heard through the speakers.

 

Without a disk, it will boot to the GEM desktop after a few seconds

 

 

Thank you Zzip.

I was able to get the computer hooked up to an HDTV via the built in RF modulator. The computer works.