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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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