> > > >
> > > > So I just got a Dead or Alive PCB running on Model 2A CRX...
> > > >
> > > > It's supposed to be working but it's not :( I can't find a manual online,
> > > does
> > > > anyone have one scanned in?
> > > >
> > > > When I power the PCB up, I get garbage for video, and only the main power
> > LED
> > > > (LED 11) lights up. No LEDs light up on the CPU board or the video board.
> > > >
> > > > I've tried adjusting the +5V supply, but either nothing changes, or I get
> a
> > > > black screen instead. Any ideas?
> > > >
> > > Try making sure all the interboard connectors are in tightly, it sounds like
> > the
> > > top board isnt getting power to me, apart from that, just make sure its
> clean
> > > and all the soldering and componants are sound,
> > >
> > > Six...
> > >
> > > System16 - The Arcade Museum
> > >
> >
> >
> > Already tried taking the boards apart and putting them back together again but
> > still no luck, I'll take a look and see if there are any bent pins or similar.
>
> > Thanks :)
> >
>
>
> Just tried it with another power supply just to see what happens, I notice
> that...
>
> ...if I adjust the power supply one way (I think down, forgot my meter today), I
> get a black screen. Only LED 11 on the CPU board lights up. The four LEDs on
> the graphics board light up and stay lit.
>
> ...if I adjust the power supply back up, I get garbage on the screen. LED 11 is
> the only LED to light up on the CPU board, but the four LEDs on the graphics
> board light up when the board is powered up and then turn off after a second or
> two.
>
> Unfortunately the previous owner of the board epoxied a JAMMA conversion harness
> to the filterboard so it's hard for me to futz with anything short of taking the
> boards apart and trying to make sure they are put back together tightly. :( Any
> particular trouble spots I should look at, if the CPU board isn't getting enough
> juice? Which power connector on the filterboard powers the CPU board?
>
> Thanks again for any help :)
>


If anyone cares, I got it working. Just needed to tear the board stack down and put it back together again (loose connection somewhere in there, sigh)...

Now, anyone know what I need to do to convert this back into a VF2? :)