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**Video Poker, Keno, Slots, 21** Gaming machines => Aristocrat Video Gaming Machines => Topic started by: hemiroid on June 05, 2017, 06:40:39 AM

Title: MAV500 MK6 set/clear chip issue
Post by: hemiroid on June 05, 2017, 06:40:39 AM

So I am perplexed...
 
I have been reading about Aristocrat MK6 clear/set procedures for hours.  It doesn’t appear to be difficult but I am having issues.
 
I have 3 different .pdf instructions [see attachments] to follow but I have failed to even get started.  No matter what I do I get a message on my screen that reads “NO SIGNAL INPUT”.
 
I can’t find any mention in the archives so anyone have an idea?

Title: Re: Flat tire on RAM clear changing games on my MAV500 MK6
Post by: hemiroid on June 05, 2017, 06:41:58 AM

Hmmm...


The third .pdf file I am following "MK 6 Aristocrat USA Set up Tutorial" is too large to attach.


It might be in the NLG File System...

Title: Re: Flat tire on RAM clear changing games on my MAV500 MK6
Post by: hemiroid on June 05, 2017, 06:42:17 AM

FYi…
 
I have a Mark 6 main board, not a XP board.
 
I have multiple sets of different set chips, I started with 06.03.04 but get the same results no matter the version.
 
My board came with “Easter Island” installed and working.  My goal is/was to install “Buffalo”.
 
I had the 4 game chips on the main board and the system chips on the system board, or chip extender board.  I put my 06.03.04 chips in the correct spot in the correct orientation on the system board and fire up the cabinet and can’t get past the “NO SIGNAL INPUT” screen.
 
I have tried different set chip versions.  I have tried the chips on the main board. I have tried the chips on the system/extender board.  I get the same results, "NO SIGNAL INPUT'.
 
If I install the game chips on the main board and the original system chips on the system board I can get either the “Easter Island” to play or the “Buffalo” game on screen but get the message that I need to clear the RAM.
 
I went as far as to short out the capacitors C269 C267 C266 C262 and now I get the RAM clear message on both game chips sets.
 
The main board on these Aristocrats are a BiTcH to get removed and installed.  Someone before me [Primitive Pete] broke off both of the removal levers on the boards.  I’m trying to practice a little patience.
 
So what am I missing???

Title: Re: Flat tire on RAM clear changing games on my MAV500 MK6
Post by: jonm287 on June 05, 2017, 07:07:22 AM

Any bent pins on that riser board?  Positive those chips are known working? (Long shot but you never know).  Tried a different riser board?

Title: Re: Flat tire on RAM clear changing games on my MAV500 MK6
Post by: hemiroid on June 05, 2017, 07:29:31 AM

Quote from: jonm287 on June 05, 2017, 07:07:22 AM

Any bent pins on that riser board?  Positive those chips are known working? (Long shot but you never know).  Tried a different riser board?

Thanks for the suggestions...


I have checked and double checked all the pins on all the boards and eproms and everything looks good...


My SET chips could be suspect!  That was my first thought too.  I do have many different versions of Aristocrat SET chips and have tried a few different versions but get the same results.  The thought had crossed my mind that I needed something other than a SET chip but none of my instructions point me in that direction.  Is there a way to check my chips via an eprom programmer and a computer?  Maybe I need to break down and buy some new SET chips?


I do not have another riser board withing reach.  I might need to locate one just to try something different?

Title: Re: Flat tire on RAM clear changing games on my MAV500 MK6
Post by: jonm287 on June 05, 2017, 07:33:14 AM

If you can, grab a set of 6.03.10, that'll cover everything Mk6 related.


Only way I check mine if needed is to put them on a kobetron.  If it comes up with a signature it's good, if not then they're toast.  I'm really not sure  how you'd do it in a home setting.  Do the eeproms have labels on them, and if not were they exposed long term to flurescent lighting? 

Title: Re: Flat tire on RAM clear changing games on my MAV500 MK6
Post by: hemiroid on June 05, 2017, 08:20:38 AM

Quote from: jonm287 on June 05, 2017, 07:33:14 AM

If you can, grab a set of 6.03.10, that'll cover everything Mk6 related.


Only way I check mine if needed is to put them on a kobetron.  If it comes up with a signature it's good, if not then they're toast.  I'm really not sure  how you'd do it in a home setting.  Do the eeproms have labels on them, and if not were they exposed long term to flurescent lighting?

I didn't even know what a Kobetron was, in a casino environment it looks like a necessary tool.


My set chips are not labeled [window is exposed] but are suppose to be fresh?  I'll have to locate a different supplier and start over to eliminate that being the problem or not...

Title: Re: Flat tire on RAM clear changing games on my MAV500 MK6
Post by: jonm287 on June 05, 2017, 11:16:01 AM

Uh oh, yeah if the window isn't covered up and they get a dose of UV light then they're probably wiped.  If you get another set put some electrical tape over that window!

Title: Re: Flat tire on RAM clear changing games on my MAV500 MK6
Post by: hemiroid on June 05, 2017, 08:40:20 PM

I got a new set of clear/set chips and I was surprised to get to the screen I expected...

So...I had a bad set of chips.

Once I got over that hurdle it was simple to set up.  I couldn't have done it without the information stored in the NLG archives and jonm287 steering me in the correct direction.

Thank you!!!

Title: Re: Flat tire on RAM clear changing games on my MAV500 MK6
Post by: jonm287 on June 06, 2017, 11:03:35 AM

Glad you got it working!