Motorola PPC/CPCI-690 Reference Manual page 171

Troubleshooting
Error List
Mechanical
After Power-On
PPC/CPCI-690
A typical CompactPCI system is highly sophisticated. This chapter can be
taken as a hint list for detecting erroneous system configurations and
strange behaviors. It cannot replace a serious and sophisticated pre- and
post- sales support during application development.
If it is not possible to fix a problem with the help of this chapter, contact
your local sales representative or FAE for further support.
Problem
Unable to insert board
into backplane
Problem
Powering-on the board
fails
Possible Reason
Damaged plugs, bent or
broken pins: backplane
defect
Board defect
Keying of backplane does
not fit to board
Possible Reason
Backplane voltages for
device not within the speci-
fied range
Solution
1. Check CompactPCI slot
position to be used for
bent or broken pins
2. Replace backplane
Replace board
1. Check if you use correct
board variant and
replace board if neces-
sary
2.
Replace backplane
Solution
1. Check that all back-
plane voltages are
within their specific
ranges
2. Check that power sup-
ply is capable to drive
the respective loads
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