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| bartre:
Hi all, gotten some pretty good help here in the past, but i've come across yet another problem :angry: I'm using an ipac from ultimarc that i got a couple years ago, but the thing is, when i turn on my computer, it doesn't recognize the key inputs unless i restart, and i have to restart, if i shut down and turn the pc back on, the controls still don't work. I'm pretty sure it's a windows problem because when i boot up the computer, if i set one of the keys to be f1, i can get to the bios and dink with that. does anyone have an idea for me? |
| DeLuSioNal29:
What is the ipac doing when you first boot up? Depending on what blinks and how many times you can troubleshoot it further by referring to the error codes: http://www.ultimarc.com/ipac2.php Also... since the ipac is independent (doesn't require Windows or software to run, since everything is stored on the ipac itself once you program it) I seriously doubt that it's Windows related since no drivers are loaded for the ipac. Also, for troubleshooting, have you tried using a Win98 boot disk to get to the C:\ prompt? Then try pressing buttons to see if any show up on the screen. Do this from a cold boot (first turning it on) since this is the issue you are having. But the LED on the ipac tells all. I would check out the error codes first. Good Luck! DeLuSioNaL |
| bartre:
well, i dinked around with the error codes, and sure enough, one of the switches was bad. so i now have no error code. unfortunately, that did not fix the problem. any other ideas? |
| DeLuSioNal29:
Double-check ALL of your connections. You're probably thinking... I connected them all correctly. But put your pride aside and actually do it. (even if you think it's connected right). I consider myself very experienced with building controls and every now and then, I'll connect a microswitch wrong which causes problems. The most common error? Connecting the wrong connection the the NC instead of the NO switch or reversing the ground, etc. Give it a shot and see. DeLuSioNaL |
| bartre:
well, i double checked all of my connections and found 1 iffy one, so i redid it, and, nothing. I took my cp as it is and plugged it into my normal desktop and viola! it worked, but it's still doing the same thing on my computer that i want to put in my cabinet. so, the problem from what i gather isn't the iPAC, but my computer, unfortunately, i don't have a windows 98 disc to get me into dos before booting, so is there anything else i can try to fix it? |
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