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nghia
36 Posts |
 Posted - 11 Mar 2003 : 12:11:16
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Hi,
I upgraded the Bitsy Plus to ADS CE 4.12, it works fine but there are a small problem: the FlashFX disk.
Here is the debug output:
Processor Initialization Table read.
Waiting for memory clocks to stabilize.
Memory initialization complete.
Determining boot cause.
Reset detected.
SA1111 Revision 0x11 is detected
** Bitsy Plus Loader initializing(0x3). **
ADS BitsyPlus Rom Ver. 1.77 (64MB DRAM)
(Build at 09:46:17 on Jan 17 2003)
Flash Memory Detected: Intel StrataFlash (32MB)
Read HWT values from flash.
ADS Bitsy Plus CPLD Rev 3 is detected.
Current Configuration by HWT on Flash
Num of Socket : 2
Connector Board Rev : 2
Ethernet Connector Board Configuration.
Reading hardware register values from ATA flash PC card.
This is Color, 8 Bit, Active Panel.(Width = 640, Height = 480)
8 BPP Color.
Found 1 PCMCIA cards in system.
ADSLOAD.ROM : Reading ... Writing...
Loader can't find the file (ADSLOAD.ROM)
Failed to load ADSLOAD.ROM from an ATA Flash Card.
ADSLOAD.HWT : Reading ... Writing...
Programming flash (this will also take a few seconds).
File Size = 3513(0xdb9) bytes .
Erasing flash...
Successfully Erased !!!!
Writing Flash Header Size...(0xdb9 bytes) .
Writing Flash...(from 0x40004 to 0x40dbd).
Compare Memory with Flash, Successfully Done !!!
ADSLOAD.REG : Reading ... Writing...
Programming flash (this will also take a few seconds).
File Size = 12864(0x3240) bytes .
Erasing flash...
Successfully Erased !!!!
Writing Flash Header Size...(0x3240 bytes) .
Writing Flash...(from 0x80004 to 0x83244).
Compare Memory with Flash, Successfully Done !!!
ADSLOAD.EXE : Reading ... Writing...
Loader can't find the file (ADSLOAD.EXE)
Failed to load ADSLOAD.EXE from an ATA Flash Card.
ADSLOAD.BMP : Reading ... Writing...
Loader can't find the file (ADSLOAD.BMP)
Failed to load ADSLOAD.BMP from an ATA Flash Card.
NKLOAD.BIN : Reading ... Writing...
Programming flash (this will also take a few minutes).
File Size = 14612540(0xdef83c) bytes .
Erasing flash...
Successfully Erased !!!!
Writing Flash Header Size...(0xdef83c bytes) .
Writing Flash...(from 0x140004 to 0xf2f840).
Compare Memory with Flash, Successfully Done !!!
Reading Flash Header Size...(0xdb9 bytes)
Reading Flash ...(from 0x40004 to 0x40dbd)
Reading hardware register values from flash.
This is Color, 8 Bit, Active Panel.(Width = 640, Height = 480)
8 BPP Color.
Booting from Flash.
Reading Flash Header Size...(0xdef83c bytes)
Reading Flash ...(from 0x140004 to 0xf2f840)
CE starts From DRAM(0xc3200000)
Configuration pass to CE
Num of Socket : 2
Connector Board Rev : 2
Ethernet Connector Board Configuration.
Windows CE Kernel for ARM Built on Aug 20 2002 at 14:32:23
ProcessorType=0b11 Revision=9
sp_abt=ffff5000 sp_irq=ffff2800 sp_undef=ffffc800
Windows CE Image was built at 12:44:11 on Feb 28 2003.
Warning!! Registry BackUp and FlashFx use same area.
Warning!! Please reconfigure FlashFX Start Address and Length.
Skip restoring saved Registry.
Invalid Registry Size.
Sp=ffffc7d0
Ethernet Detected : SMC91C111.
SMC91C111 Ethernet Address: 00:60:0c:00:48:d2
Scanning Installed Providers
Installing Layered Providers
Installed over Windows CE MS Tcpip [UDP/IP].
Installed over Windows CE MS Tcpip [UDP/IP].
Installed over Windows CE MS Tcpip [TCP/IP].
Installed over Windows CE MS Tcpip [TCP/IP].
Can't Reorder under CEPreparing To Reoder Installed Chains
FFX: FormatDisk() failed!
CS4201 is Initialized.
SMARTIO Detected : PartType=0x8535 Firmware=0x1010 Revision=B
Microsoft Windows CE Ver. 4.10 (build 908)
ADS BITSYPLUS Windows CE Ver.(4.12)
Base on the warning:
Warning!! Please reconfigure FlashFX Start Address and Length.
I go to ADSLOAD.reg to select 15MB CE image switch:
;---- 15MB CE image
"Start"=dword:0A000000 ; 15MB CE image
"Length"=dword:0F00000 ; 15MB flash disk (32MB flash installed)
then install CE 4.12 again. It's installed successfully.
here is the debug output:
Processor Initialization Table read.
Waiting for memory clocks to stabilize.
Memory initialization complete.
Determining boot cause.
Reset detected.
SA1111 Revision 0x11 is detected
** Bitsy Plus Loader initializing(0x3). **
ADS BitsyPlus Rom Ver. 1.77 (64MB DRAM)
(Build at 09:46:17 on Jan 17 2003)
Flash Memory Detected: Intel StrataFlash (32MB)
Read HWT values from flash.
ADS Bitsy Plus CPLD Rev 3 is detected.
Current Configuration by HWT on Flash
Num of Socket : 2
Connector Board Rev : 2
Ethernet Connector Board Configuration.
Reading hardware register values from ATA flash PC card.
This is Color, 8 Bit, Active Panel.(Width = 640, Height = 480)
8 BPP Color.
Found 1 PCMCIA cards in system.
ADSLOAD.ROM : Reading ... Writing...
Loader can't find the file (ADSLOAD.ROM)
Failed to load ADSLOAD.ROM from an ATA Flash Card.
ADSLOAD.HWT : Reading ... Writing...
Programming flash (this will also take a few seconds).
File Size = 3513(0xdb9) bytes .
Erasing flash...
Successfully Erased !!!!
Writing Flash Header Size...(0xdb9 bytes) .
Writing Flash...(from 0x40004 to 0x40dbd).
Compare Memory with Flash, Successfully Done !!!
ADSLOAD.REG : Reading ... Writing...
Programming flash (this will also take a few seconds).
File Size = 12864(0x3240) bytes .
Erasing flash...
Successfully Erased !!!!
Writing Flash Header Size...(0x3240 bytes) .
Writing Flash...(from 0x80004 to 0x83244).
Compare Memory with Flash, Successfully Done !!!
ADSLOAD.EXE : Reading ... Writing...
Loader can't find the file (ADSLOAD.EXE)
Failed to load ADSLOAD.EXE from an ATA Flash Card.
ADSLOAD.BMP : Reading ... Writing...
Loader can't find the file (ADSLOAD.BMP)
Failed to load ADSLOAD.BMP from an ATA Flash Card.
NKLOAD.BIN : Reading ... Writing...
Programming flash (this will also take a few minutes).
File Size = 14612540(0xdef83c) bytes .
Erasing flash...
Successfully Erased !!!!
Writing Flash Header Size...(0xdef83c bytes) .
Writing Flash...(from 0x140004 to 0xf2f840).
Compare Memory with Flash, Successfully Done !!!
Reading Flash Header Size...(0xdb9 bytes)
Reading Flash ...(from 0x40004 to 0x40dbd)
Reading hardware register values from flash.
This is Color, 8 Bit, Active Panel.(Width = 640, Height = 480)
8 BPP Color.
Booting from Flash.
Reading Flash Header Size...(0xdef83c bytes)
Reading Flash ...(from 0x140004 to 0xf2f840)
CE starts From DRAM(0xc3200000)
Configuration pass to CE
Num of Socket : 2
Connector Board Rev : 2
Ethernet Connector Board Configuration.
Windows CE Kernel for ARM Built on Aug 20 2002 at 14:32:23
ProcessorType=0b11 Revision=9
sp_abt=ffff5000 sp_irq=ffff2800 sp_undef=ffffc800
Windows CE Image was built at 12:44:11 on Feb 28 2003.
Warning!! Registry BackUp and FlashFx use same area.
Warning!! Please reconfigure FlashFX Start Address and Length.
Skip restoring saved Registry.
Invalid Registry Size.
Sp=ffffc7d0
Ethernet Detected : SMC91C111.
SMC91C111 Ethernet Address: 00:60:0c:00:48:d2
Scanning Installed Providers
Installing Layered Providers
Installed over Windows CE MS Tcpip [UDP/IP].
Installed over Windows CE MS Tcpip [UDP/IP].
Installed over Windows CE MS Tcpip [TCP/IP].
Installed over Windows CE MS Tcpip [TCP/IP].
Can't Reorder under CEPreparing To Reoder Installed Chains
Formatting Flash Disk !!!
Formatting Done !!!
FlashFX Disk Detected: Ver 5.10 (Build 492)
CS4201 is Initialized.
SMARTIO Detected : PartType=0x8535 Firmware=0x1010 Revision=B
Microsoft Windows CE Ver. 4.10 (build 908)
ADS BITSYPLUS Windows CE Ver.(4.12)
******>>> NOW IT IS A BIG PROBLEM:
after I push the reset button , the LCD display is blank, the output debug doesn't print out the messages.
(it happens the same when I turn ON/OFF the power).
I don't know what to do , and I need your help and advice to bring up the WIN CE 4.12.
Thank for advance.
Best Regards.
Nghia.
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tbronez
17 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2003 : 11:44:51
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I've noticed a similar problem with both CE 4.11 (32MB) and CE 4.12 (64MB). Namely, after loading any new boot files (e.g., just replacing ADSLOAD.REG), neither "restart.exe" nor the reset switch on the personality board will work; they just hang the system.
For me, a power cycle DOES work. Thereafter, both "restart.exe" and the reset switch work properly. So, I'm using the following process:
1) update boot files
2) disconnect all power
3) remove ATA card with boot files
4) reconnect power
5) Subsequent warm boots via "restart.exe" and cold boots
via the reset switch now work.
- Thom Bronez |
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akidder
1519 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2003 : 16:56:04
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#resolution
Nghia has the good fortune to be located near our offices, so we worked together yesterday to resolve the issues. There were a couple issues that we took care of:
- Error in the ADSLOAD.REG file
The ADSLOAD.REG file (ADS #700114-17051) that we recommended for use with Bitsy CE.NET build 4.12 was correct. However, there is an error in the commented-out settings for 15 and 16MB CE images. Nghia used one of those entries, which resulted in the flash disk formatting over the Bitsy Plus boot code. We used JTAG to restore his boot code here. We've corrected the files (ADS #700114-17052) and have deleted the previous ones from the archives. Our apologies for the error!
- Reformat Flash when Changing Images
When you change from CE 3.0 to CE.NET, or change image sizes on Bitsy Plus, you may need to low-level format the flash disk. Changes in flash disk driver versions between builds can sometimes prevent CE from launching(see topic 341). If you have a Bitsy Plus, the persistent registry feature may complain that the flash disk is interfering with the registry.
Thom's point about the Bitsy reset issue is also a good one to know about. Readers may want to take a look at this Bitsy erratum for details about why this happens.
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haka
31 Posts |
Posted - 13 Mar 2003 : 05:50:09
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Hi,
I get also this error message after I upgrade my Bitsy Plus to CE 4.12:
Warning!! Registry BackUp and FlashFx use same area.
Warning!! Please reconfigure FlashFX Start Address and Length.
Skip restoring saved Registry.
Invalid Registry Size.
How should I fix this, I saw that Nghia has try to reconfigure FlashFX Start Address and Length but failed. I so I have not tried that and if I should try that which values should it be on FlashFX Start Address and Length.
Thanks in advance.
Best regards.
Hans Karlsson
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akidder
1519 Posts |
Posted - 13 Mar 2003 : 09:28:46
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Hans,
The messages you saw displayed have to do with the persistent registry store feature, as described in #2 of my post. Take a look at that topic for details.
Please try low-level formatting the flash using the "erase blocks of flash" option at the Bitsy Plus debug menu. Use "100000" (five zeroes) for the start address and "1000000" (six zeroes) to erase flash blocks between 1 and 16MB.
Then reload the CE image. When the system reboots, you should see the flash disk driver reformat the flash then launch the CE desktop.
Let us know how it goes.
-Drew |
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ctacke
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Posted - 13 Mar 2003 : 09:33:34
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| We should make certain to note that when erasing blocks of flash from the boot menu, if you erase anything below 0x100000 (five zeros) you may destroy your boot code and have to send the device in to ADS to have it reloaded. Be very certain that your start address for erasing is not below 0x100000 (five zeros). |
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nghia
36 Posts |
Posted - 31 Mar 2003 : 17:06:16
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Hi again,
we odered a new BitSy Plus board which is preinstalled CE 3.14
I upgrade to CE.NET 4.12 successfully, but a FFX: FormatDisk<> fail!
I did low level Flash blocks format: start 100000(five zeros) and blocks 1000000 (six zeros).
What should I do now to format a FlaskFX Disk ?
Thanks
Nghia
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akidder
1519 Posts |
Posted - 31 Mar 2003 : 17:08:34
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| Hi Nghia. When you load your system with the CE files and restart it, the system should automatically format the flash disk the first time the system boots. You can also use \windows\erasefxdisk.exe. |
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ctacke
877 Posts |
Posted - 31 Mar 2003 : 17:16:00
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A third option is to use the Storage Manager applet from the Control Panel.
- Select "DSK1: Datalight FlashFX Disk"
- Tap "Unmount"
- Tap "Format"
- Tap "New" to create a new partition
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nghia
36 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2003 : 09:24:13
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Unfortunately, we do not have a LCD display and touch screnn on our Remote Unit (BitSy Plus + custom Ethernet interface), but I have the debug output port:
Processor Initialization Table read.
Waiting for memory clocks to stabilize.
Memory initialization complete.
Determining boot cause.
Reset detected.
SA1111 Revision 0x11 is detected
** Bitsy Plus Loader initializing(0x3). **
ADS BitsyPlus Rom Ver. 1.77 (64MB DRAM)
(Build at 09:46:17 on Jan 17 2003)
Flash Memory Detected: Intel StrataFlash (32MB)
Read HWT values from flash.
ADS Bitsy Plus CPLD Rev 3 is detected.
Current Configuration by HWT on Flash
Num of Socket : 2
Connector Board Rev : 2
Ethernet Connector Board Configuration.
Loader can't find file (ADSLOAD.HWT)
Failed to load ADSLOAD.HWT from an ATA flash PC card.
Reading Flash Header Size...(0xdb9 bytes)
Reading Flash ...(from 0x40004 to 0x40dbd)
Reading hardware register values from flash.
This is Color, 8 Bit, Active Panel.(Width = 640, Height = 480)
8 BPP Color.
Found 1 PCMCIA cards in system.
ADSLOAD.ROM : Reading ... Writing...
Loader can't find the file (ADSLOAD.ROM)
Failed to load ADSLOAD.ROM from an ATA Flash Card.
ADSLOAD.HWT : Reading ... Writing...
Loader can't find the file (ADSLOAD.HWT)
Failed to load ADSLOAD.HWT from an ATA Flash Card.
ADSLOAD.REG : Reading ... Writing...
Loader can't find the file (ADSLOAD.REG)
Failed to load ADSLOAD.REG from an ATA Flash Card.
ADSLOAD.EXE : Reading ... Writing...
Loader can't find the file (ADSLOAD.EXE)
Failed to load ADSLOAD.EXE from an ATA Flash Card.
ADSLOAD.BMP : Reading ... Writing...
Loader can't find the file (ADSLOAD.BMP)
Failed to load ADSLOAD.BMP from an ATA Flash Card.
NKLOAD.BIN : Reading ... Writing...
Failed to load NKLOAD.BIN from an ATA Flash Card.
Reading Flash Header Size...(0xdb9 bytes)
Reading Flash ...(from 0x40004 to 0x40dbd)
Reading hardware register values from flash.
This is Color, 8 Bit, Active Panel.(Width = 640, Height = 480)
8 BPP Color.
Booting from Flash.
Reading Flash Header Size...(0xdef83c bytes)
Reading Flash ...(from 0x140004 to 0xf2f840)
CE starts From DRAM(0xc3200000)
Configuration pass to CE
Num of Socket : 2
Connector Board Rev : 2
Ethernet Connector Board Configuration.
Windows CE Kernel for ARM Built on Aug 20 2002 at 14:32:23
ProcessorType=0b11 Revision=9
sp_abt=ffff5000 sp_irq=ffff2800 sp_undef=ffffc800
Windows CE Image was built at 12:44:11 on Feb 28 2003.
Registry area is blank.
Sp=ffffc7d0
Ethernet Detected : SMC91C111.
SMC91C111 Ethernet Address: 00:60:0c:00:48:d2
Scanning Installed Providers
Installing Layered Providers
Installed over Windows CE MS Tcpip [UDP/IP].
Installed over Windows CE MS Tcpip [UDP/IP].
Installed over Windows CE MS Tcpip [TCP/IP].
Installed over Windows CE MS Tcpip [TCP/IP].
Can't Reorder under CEPreparing To Reoder Installed Chains
FFX: FormatDisk() failed!
CS4201 is Initialized.
SMARTIO Detected : PartType=0x8535 Firmware=0x1010 Revision=B
Microsoft Windows CE Ver. 4.10 (build 908)
ADS BITSYPLUS Windows CE Ver.(4.12)
Nghia. |
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akidder
1519 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2003 : 09:54:34
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Hi Nghia.
Can you do us the favor of turning on the Hyperterminal "Transfer -> Capture Text..." feature? Reformat the flash disk as described above (using the debug menu), then reboot CE. Then Email us the Hyperterminal capture file.
Thanks!
Drew |
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Patrick
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Posted - 21 Jan 2004 : 10:18:16
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I was having a problem similiar to this on some boards that I upgraded to 4.12. I'm trying to make sure that I don't have a problem with these units once customers have them.
Installed over Windows CE MS Tcpip [TCP/IP].
Can't Reorder under CEPreparing To Reoder Installed Chains
FFX: FormatDisk() failed!
CS4201 is Initialized.
The FormatDisk() line worries me, because I never have that on my new boards. On one occasion, one of the boards formatted itself at that point, after it had been booted and seemed fine 5 or 6 times. I can't have my boards erasing themselves for no reason. I did the block erase from 100000 to 1000000, but the problem persists.
Please help me in any way you can,
-Patrick
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