Solving Startup Problems; Table B-1. Troubleshooting Problems - Motorola AltiVec MVME5100 Series Installation & Use Manual

Solving Startup Problems

In the event of difficulty with your MVME5100, perform the simple
troubleshooting steps listed in the table below before calling for help or
sending the board back for repair.
Some of the procedures will return the board to the factory debugger
environment. It is important to note that the Board was tested under these
conditions before it left the factory. The selftests may not run in all user-
customized environments.
Condition
I. Nothing works;
no display on the
terminal.

Table B-1. Troubleshooting Problems

Possible Problem
A. If the LEDs are not
lit, the board may
not be getting
power.
B. If the LEDs are lit,
the board may be
in the wrong slot.
C. The "system
console" terminal
may be configured
incorrectly.
BTroubleshooting
Possible Resolution:
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.
4. Review the Installation and Startup procedures in this
manual. They include a step-by-step powerup routine.
1. The MVME5100 should be in the first (leftmost) slot.
2. Check if the "system controller" function on the board
is enabled per the instructions this manual.
Configure the system console terminal per the instructions
this manual.
B
B-1