On Wed, May 02, 2001 at 12:42:38PM +0200, Hans Otten wrote:
> Your error search method is fine: isolate components and the remaining part
> must be in error.
> (Occams razor for the philosophical minded).
>
Yes I think so ;)
> Since the IDE interface works (can you use IDEfload on the other MSX?) it
> must be your MSX :(
> Do other cartridges still work in the slot?
> Is there dirt on the connectors of the slot? Since it has been working and
> then suddenly stopped it might be that the connector was corroded or
> otherwise stopped making good contact.
> Cleaning might help.
>
From more experiments, I found a clue.
A R_O_M_ cartridge is not accessed. So my intermediate conclusion is
that CS1/2/12 signal(s) is/are not functional (memory mapper cartridge
works!). Maybe the IDE interface uses any of those signals...?
Or is another story possible?
My MSX is going to die... :(
- Jun.
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