Common problems and solutions – SMC Networks SpacePC 1232 Series User Manual
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Common Problems and Solutions
The following table lists some of the common problems that you may encounter while using your
SpacePC 1232 module, and suggests possible solutions. If you are having problems with your
SpacePC 1232 module, please review this table before contacting technical support.
Table 24.
Common problems and solutions
SpacePC 1232 Module "will not boot"
No power or wrong polarity
Check for correct power on PC/104 bus connectors
Incorrect Setup (video disabled,
etc.)
Reboot and press “F2” key to run Setup
Defective or mis-connected device
on bus
Check for misaligned bus connectors, remove other cards from stack
Cable connected backwards
Verify all cables are connected correctly
SSD installed backwards
Check for an SSD memory installed in socket backwards
SpacePC 1232 Module will not boot from particular drive or device
Device not bootable
Use sys command on drive or reformat the device using the “Format
/s” option
Device not formatted
Format drive using “Format /s” option
Power not connected to boot drive
Connect the power cable to floppy or hard drive
Floppy/HardDisk cable connected
backwards (floppy drive light always
on)
Verify that all cables are properly connected
SpacePC 1232 Module will not boot from DiskOnModule
DiskOnModule is not the only hard
drive in system
Disable other hard drive(s) in system and set DOM as master
Hard disk is not set as boot device Run Setup and set Hard Drive as boot device
SpacePC 1232 Module will not boot when video card is removed
Illegal calls to video controller
Look for software trying to access non existent video controller for
video, sound, or beep commands
SpacePC 1232 Module erratic operation
Excessive bus loading
Reduce number of PC/104 modules in stack, remove termination
components from bus signals
Power supply noise
Examine power supply output with oscilloscope, glitches below
4.75Vdc will trigger a reset, add bypass caps
Power supply limiting
Examine power supply output with oscilloscope, check for voltage drop