User`s guide

15 Frequently Asked Questions
Booting Issues
In this section...
“Is Your Host PC MATLAB Interface H alted?” on page 15-4
“Is Your Target PC Unable to Boot?” on page 15-4
“Is the Target PC Halted?” on page 15-5
Is Your Host PC MATLAB Interface Halted?
If your host PC MATLAB interface halts while creating an xPC Target boot
disk or image,
• Use another disk or CD to create the xPC Target boot disk.
• If your host PC has a ntivirus software, it might conflict with the MATLAB
software. Disable the software while using the MATLAB interface.
• Verify that the host P C 3.5-inch disk drive is accessible. If it is not
accessible, replace the3.5-inchdiskdrive.
Is Your Ta rget PC Unable to Boot?
If your target PC cannot boot with the xPC Target boot disk or image,
• Use another disk or CD and create a new xPC Target boot disk.
• Verify that the current properties on the xPC Target boot disk correspond
to the environment v ariables of xPC Target Explorer.
• Verify that the x PC Target boot disk contains files like the following:
- BOOTSECT.RTT
- XPCTGB1.RTA
Note that the name of the last file varies depending on the communication
method.
• If any of these files are not present, reinstall the software. This should fix
any corrupted files from the previous (initial) installation.
• If problems persist, see “Troubleshooting the Boot Process” of the xPC
Target G etting Started Guide.
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