Changing IO boards.....

RP_001 · Post by **RP_001** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:46 am

I changed a Adat IO board for a Plus board with someone on this forum, and i was wondering if it is advisable to do a fresh OS install. Or should a reinstall of scope be enough?? Or perhaps can i make a copy of my existing Scope folder, reinstall scope and put my "backup" scope folder on top of this new install??

RP

Herr Voigt · Post by **Herr Voigt** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:30 am

I never changed a board like you, but I'd always prefer the third way.

Post by **garyb** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:42 am

it should already work. if you have problems, make whatever backups are necessary and just instasll over the top of the old install. that should fix any broken files without messing up your current data.

RP_001 · Post by **RP_001** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:18 pm

Ok, i installed the Plus IO on my Scope Pro board and all the IO's are visible in the menu. Ive had some " communication error with with Pulsar board " and "unexpected DSP load" error messages, but after reconnecting the STDM cables again, everything seems to be working fine. Time will tell.....

P.S I accidently broke one plastic screw while changing the board. Should this be a big problem if i ever want to change it again for some reason ??

Post by **garyb** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:16 pm

RP_001 · Post by **RP_001** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:01 pm

ok thanks for explaining

Post by **garyb** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:14 pm

they are easy to break. you'd probably need to replace the stand-off and the screw. S/C might be able to help you there, but it's not likely to matter. the connector hiolds pretty tight, there are 3 more screws and the stand-off is still doing it's job, so it shouldn't matter.

Post by **garyb** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:04 am

the screws are nylon. they are non-conductive. obviously it's mechanically broken, but it's not critical to holding the plate on the card. the molex connector is really sufficient for that....

Me$$iah · Post by **Me$$iah** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:48 pm

No no, the whole thing is completly broken......totally ruined..... rubished.... damaged beyond repair.
However Im prepared to take it and throw it away for you.....
Jusy PM me for my address

valis · Post by **valis** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:05 am

..another false Me$$iah...

RP_001 · Post by **RP_001** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:41 am

Ow ok, well come and get it then

Shayne White · Post by **Shayne White** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:51 pm

I've changed I/O plates a few times, and I haven't had to reinstall anything. All you have to do is replace the hardware I/O modules in your projects (they're tied to specific hardware) and "cable" connections. Not too difficult.

You are going to get error messages until you replace the modules.