CME34M Hardware Manual - RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.
CME34M Hardware Manual - RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.
CME34M Hardware Manual - RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.
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Table 66<br />
Troubleshooting (cont’d)<br />
Problem Cause Solution<br />
keyboard does not work keyboard interface damaged • check if keyboard LEDs light<br />
by misconnection<br />
wrong keyboard type • verify keyboard is an “AT” type or switch to “AT” mode<br />
floppy drive light always on cable misconnected • check for floppy drive cable connected backwards<br />
two hard drives will not<br />
work, but one does<br />
floppy does not work<br />
will not boot when video<br />
card is removed<br />
both drives configured for<br />
master<br />
“data error” due to drive<br />
upside down<br />
• set one drive for master and the other for slave operation (consult<br />
drive documentation)<br />
• orient drive properly (upright or on side)<br />
illegal calls to video controller • look for software trying to access nonexistent video controller for<br />
video, sound, or beep commands<br />
abnormal video flat panel is enabled • disable the flat panel in the BIOS<br />
can only use 640 x 480 flat panel is enabled • disable the flat panel in the BIOS<br />
resolution in Windows<br />
video drivers not installed • install the video drivers<br />
will not boot from PCMCIA<br />
hard drive<br />
COM port will not work in<br />
RS-422 or RS-485 modes<br />
COM port will not transmit<br />
in RS-422 or RS-485 mode<br />
date and time not saved<br />
when power is off<br />
booting from PCMCIA is not<br />
supported<br />
• boot from SSD, use autoexec.bat to load PCMCIA drivers, run<br />
application from PCMCIA card<br />
not configured for RS-422/485 • correctly configure serial port in Setup program<br />
not enabling transmitters • control RTS* bit of Modem Control Register to enable transmitters;<br />
see Serial Port descriptions<br />
no backup battery • connect a backup battery to the multi-function connector<br />
Troubleshooting a PC/104 System<br />
If you have reviewed the preceding table and still cannot isolate the problem with your <strong>CME34M</strong> cpuModule,<br />
please try the following troubleshooting steps. Even if the resulting information does not help you find the<br />
problem, it will be very helpful if you need to contact technical support.<br />
1. Simplify the system. Remove items one at a time and see if one particular item seems to cause the<br />
problem.<br />
2. Swap components. Try replacing items in the system one-at-a-time with similar items.<br />
BDM-610000076 Rev A Appendix B: Troubleshooting 97