IGT Cobalt 27, Service Manual

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Chapter 4 Installing Software & Clearing Memory
Clearing Memory
There are two methods of clearing memory:
l
Master Reset
l
CFInit
Refer to the table below for information regarding the memory erased from NVRAM during a
memory clear.
Contents Erased with Memory Clear Power Cycle Master Reset CFInit
General errors ü ü ü
User-defined configurations ü ü
Financial reporting
ü ü
Game history ü ü
System errors and events ü ü
Bonus Pots / Progressives
Bonus Pots / Progressives values must be recorded prior to memory
clear.
ü
Master Reset
The Master Reset procedure erases some information stored in NVRAM and returns the software
and custom configurations to default values. The Master Reset clears critical errors (RAM errors)
that can occur on the terminal, but it does not erase any game software or bonus pot/progressive
values.
When to use Master Reset
A Master Reset should be done only when there is a system crash or system error that cannot be
cleared by a reboot of the terminal.
Procedure to perform Master Reset
1. Open the main door and power OFF the terminal.
2. Open the Brain Box door and insert the Master Reset Dongle into the Secure USB port.
3. Power ON the gaming machine. A Master Reset Complete screen appears.
4. Power OFF the terminal and remove the Master Reset Dongle.
5. Power ON the terminal.
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