Serial Port Devices do not function after hot swapping. Hot swapping is when connecting or disconnecting a serial device while
the system is powered on.
Cause Solution
RPOS platform serial ports do not support hot swapping. To ensure that serial device drivers load and to avoid hardware
damage, power the system o before connecting or disconnecting
serial devices. Hot plugging serial devices is not supported and
doing so can cause permanent hardware damage and void
warranty.
The magnetic strip reader (MSR) beeps or blinks in an unusual way or card data is incomplete or garbled.
Cause Solution
The MSR may be improperly congured or has become defective. Try cleaning the MSR. Swipe a standard cleaning card through the
MSR a couple of times to clean the MSR. You can order a standard
cleaning card online. Alternately, you can create a cleaning card by
putting a thin, oil free cloth around a credit card.
A new MSR does not work.
Cause Solution
The new MSR needs to be congured with the system settings
using HP USB Mini Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) Conguration
Software.
1. Connect the old MSR (the one being replaced).
2. Start HP magnetic stripe reader conguration utility
(http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?
swItemId=ir_125989_1&swEnvOid=4047).
3. Retrieve the conguration details from the old MSR and
save.
4. Connect the new MSR (the replacement).
5. Write the saved conguration to the new MSR.
Solving general problems
You may be able to easily resolve the general problems described in this section. If a problem persists and you
are unable to resolve it yourself or if you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation, contact an
authorized dealer or reseller.
WARNING! When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the system
board. To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect
the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.
Cannot access the Computer Setup (F10) Utility when booting the computer.
Cause Solution
The Computer Setup (F10) Utility is set to “fast boot” causing the
F10 access screen to display too briey when booting the
computer.
Before turning on the computer, press and hold F10. Turn on the
computer and continue to hold F10 until the Computer Setup
(F10) Utility is displayed.
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