
5.1 Startup Problems
PAK68/3
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On the other hand, the PAK offers a hefty speed increase and
operational stability once it is properly set up. The following is a
"first aid" in troubleshooting. As far as possible the tips are in
the form of checklists.
5.1 Startup Problems
After powering on the PAK does not start at all and the
screen remains dark.
Is the PAK correct in the mainboard socket? Possibly
plugged-in off by a row of pins?
All components where they belong? Oriented
correctly? Check QO, GALs, drivers, ROMs.
J5 set?
Without clock buffering: Solder bridge closed?
An additional pull-up resistor may be required on the reset
line as it tends to oscillate, especially at higher clock speeds.
Solder a 1k ohm resistor from CON2 Pin 18 to CON2 Pin 14,
preferably on the component side of the PAK. Alternatively:
1k SMD resistor and wire pieces from Vcc pin of the F86 to
CON2 Pin 18 on the solder side of the PAK.
With FRAK/?: F541 driver on it? Power connected?
For any TOS versions other than GER (Germany)
boot ROMs are required!
When I turn on the PAK, it seems to reset constantly, just
after a picture appears.
1k reset pull-up (see above)
Clock line terminated correctly?
Check TOS on the PAK and on the mainboard
5.2 Stability Problems
There are three main reasons for stability problems:
1. Contact Problems