ALTAIR 8800 micro Users Manual
© Briel Computers 2010 page 36
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Condition Solution
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Nothing happens when I turn the unit on | Check your power source to make sure you are using the
Nothing is on the display and no keyboard | correct power supply for the Altair.
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I can’t get my SD card to work in the system | Try using a different SD card; format the card in a PC
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The front panel is lit but nothing on the VGA | Try auto sync mode, make sure monitor can do 640X480
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The keyboard is not working | Use a true PS/2 with no USB – PS/2 adapter
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If you are having a problem with your Altair 8800 micro and you have just built a kit, check the board, cables
and connectors for any issues or missed soldering connections. Feel free to email me at
vince@brielcomputers.com for help troubleshooting your kit.