On 6/27/2011 9:18 AM, der Mouse wrote:
>>> [...4501...serial port doesn't drive any pins...]
>> swapping power supplies is a worthwhile test but since you have a
>> multimelter you've probably tested the ps already.
> Not with the meter, for two reasons: (1) I can't easily put the meter
> on it except under no load, which isn't a very useful test, and (2) I
> figured if it worked enough to get link on the Ethernets and get the
> behaviour I described out of the front-panel lights, it should at least
> drive voltage on the transmit pin of the serial port.
>
> Of course, I don't know the circuitry backing the serial port.  But
> most serial ports in my (admittedly limited) experience always drive
> voltages on their transmit lines whenever they're powered up.
>
> I'll see how much work it would be to get to the points on/near the
> power connector that will let me measure the voltage under load.
>
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Maybe someone on the list with a multimeter could measure their voltages 
and see how much different they are from your voltages. I would do it, 
but I am 4400 miles from my Soekris (5501) board..

Bob G
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