Appendix C Troubleshooting; Solving Startup Problems; Table C-1. Troubleshooting Mvme240X Modules - Motorola MVME2400 Series Installation And Use Manual

Solving Startup Problems

In the event problems arise with the operation of your module, perform the
troubleshooting steps in this appendix prior to calling for help or sending
the board back for repair. Some of the procedures will return the board to
the factory debugger environment. The board was tested under these
conditions before it left the factory. The self-tests may not run in all user-
customized environments.

Table C-1. Troubleshooting MVME240x Modules

Condition
I. Nothing works, no
display on the
terminal.
CTroubleshooting
Possible Problem
A. If the CPU LED is
not lit, the board
may not be getting
correct power.
B. If the LEDs are lit,
the board may be
in the wrong slot.
C. The "system
console" terminal
may be configured
incorrectly.
Try This:
1. Make sure the system is plugged in.
2. Check that the board is securely installed in its
backplane or chassis.
3. Check that all necessary cables are connected to
the board, per this manual.
4. Check for compliance with Installation
Considerations, per this manual.
5. Review the Installation and Startup procedures,
per this manual. They include a step-by-step
power-up routine. Try it.
1. The VME processor module should be in the first
(left-most) slot.
2. Also check that the "system controller" function
on the board is enabled, per this manual.
Configure the system console terminal per this
manual.
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