
Troubleshooting and FAQs
12.2 Problems when using modules of third-party manufacturers
SIMATIC Panel PC 577
Operating Instructions, Release 04/2006, A5E00798484-01
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12.2
12.2
Problems when using modules of third-party manufacturers
Problem
Possible cause
Possible remedy
Check your computer configuration:
•
If the computer configuration corresponds with factory state,
contact your technical support team.
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If the computer configuration has changed, restore the
factory state. Remove the third-party modules and reboot
the computer. If the error no longer occurs, the third-party
module was the cause of the fault. Replace this module with
a Siemens module or contact the module supplier.
•
Force a “Reset Configuration” using the BIOS setup.
The PC crashes
during startup.
•
I/O addresses are assigned
twice.
•
Hardware interrupts and/or
DMA channels are assigned
twice
•
Signal frequencies or signal
levels are not adhered to
•
Different connector pin
assignments
•
No “Reset Configuration” in
BIOS-SETUP
If the PC still crashes, contact your technical support team.