Hello All,

I am purchasing a 1999 Arrow 500 with Vickers drives and the A2100 control. Since I've read enough forum posts to be scared of losing some vital parameters, I'd like to back up what I can before the machine is unplugged from where it is currently running. Also, I expect that it will be a solid year before I have it back up and under power, in case this changes things.

Are there ways to document the bios settings and other important items without tearing the machine apart (prior to moving?) If not, would it make sense to pull the needed boards while the machine is in storage and power them up separately to do the backup then?

What about drive batteries or any other traps that I don't know enough to ask about?

Thank you for any assistance.
-Sean