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MSI Z170A PC Mate Motherboard

D3m0n said:
Ok i need you to try something for me , but it will involve you doing a few things first.

firstly download this version
https://blackcatusb.net/index.php?threads/official-fcusb-rc20-build-464-classic.449/
Once you have that downloaded use build 512 to downgrade the firmware to the version inside that build , once that is done then you will need to uninstall the current driver for fcusb and install the driver this version uses , it should then come up under WinUSB device.

Once that is done use build 464 to program the motherboard and tell me if you get the same errors
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Will do and report back soon
 
I recommend any of these:

1) Don't use the 3.3v vcc from FCUSB PCB 2.1 and instead, power the motherboard using its own power supply and then program the SPI flash.
2) Desolder the Flash and program out of circuit.
3) Contact EmbeddedComputers and arrange for exchange to PCB 2.2. Provide your receipt of purchase/date of purchase.

Regards.
 
Pantheon said:
I recommend any of these:

1) Don't use the 3.3v vcc from FCUSB PCB 2.1 and instead, power the motherboard using its own power supply and then program the SPI flash.
2) Desolder the Flash and program out of circuit.
3) Contact EmbeddedComputers and arrange for exchange to PCB 2.2. Provide your receipt of purchase/date of purchase.

Regards.
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Whats the difference between PCB 2.1 and PCB 2.2?
 
NEW ARRIVAL - VERSION 2.2!

FlashcatUSB Classic is a popular multi-interface programming tool used by both professionals and hobbyists for the purpose of programming non-volatile memory devices.

This new version has a new design and power management system capable of driving 3.3v at 1000mA (previous version was limited to 150mA). This is enough power to supply most circuits/motherboards without the need for an external power supply. This new revision was designed specifically for in-circuit programming in mind. In addition, a N-Channel MOSFET has been added that allows you to disable the VCC pin for boards that already have active current.

Switch 1: VCC ENABLE (allows you to disable the VCC output pin)
Switch 2: Bootloader mode (allows you to upgrade the firmware over USB)
 
D3m0n said:
Ok i need you to try something for me , but it will involve you doing a few things first.

firstly download this version
https://blackcatusb.net/index.php?threads/official-fcusb-rc20-build-464-classic.449/
Once you have that downloaded use build 512 to downgrade the firmware to the version inside that build , once that is done then you will need to uninstall the current driver for fcusb and install the driver this version uses , it should then come up under WinUSB device.

Once that is done use build 464 to program the motherboard and tell me if you get the same errors
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Ok have done this and getting different errors now, here is a few pics of how I have it connected and pics of the error
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I Erase the chip first then tried to flash it with manufacture BIOs downloaded from the manufacture.
 
Pantheon said:
I recommend any of these:

1) Don't use the 3.3v vcc from FCUSB PCB 2.1 and instead, power the motherboard using its own power supply and then program the SPI flash.
2) Desolder the Flash and program out of circuit.
3) Contact EmbeddedComputers and arrange for exchange to PCB 2.2. Provide your receipt of purchase/date of purchase.

Regards.
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I tried powering the motherboard with normal PSU but the board power turns on and turns off instantly in a loop. You think EmbeddedComputers will exchange this PCB 2.1 to a PCB 2.2 for free?
 
If you connect your motherboards psu does it automatically power on and go into this loop ?
 
D3m0n said:
If you connect your motherboards psu does it automatically power on and go into this loop ?
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It doesn't do anything, I have to clear CMOS with a jumper first then use a power switch jumper to turn power on, then it goes into a power up/shutdown loop. Have tried multiple PSUs to make sure it wasn't the PSU also.
 
Normally when u have it connected (not powered up) it should still send power to the board this is what we are trying to do ,then try get a connection with fcusb (minus the 3.3v from fcusb)
 
Ok can you go back to latest driver , firmware and software as we have determined the issue is not the software but power getting to the board ...
Once you have done that , see if you get the same result on detection.
If you do , then try with psu connected , plus use 3.3v from fcusb and check again please.
 
D3m0n said:
Ok can you go back to latest driver , firmware and software as we have determined the issue is not the software but power getting to the board ...
Once you have done that , see if you get the same result on detection.
If you do , then try with psu connected , plus use 3.3v from fcusb and check again please.
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ok have went back to the latest build, reprogrammed the fcusb with 4.33 firmware and added VCC connection with power supply connected. When I have the PSU switched off it detects it like this
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When I switch the PSU on without turning the board on, just having the power connected, I get this
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On the second screenshot do you just have power to psu or do u have power to psu + vcc connection from fcusb ?
 
D3m0n said:
On the second screenshot do you just have power to psu or do u have power to psu + vcc connection from fcusb ?
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Both screenshots are with VCC connected with PSU cables connected and PSU switched on and off not the board power switch. First screenshot is with VCC connected and PSU connected but PSU power switch off, second screenshot is with PSU connected, VCC connected and PSU power switch on.
 
Is it possible I have the cables on the fcusb backwards? I followed the diagram in the manual but its doesn't show the layout of the pins with the whole fcusb in the picture, like which way is up or down? Does the USB port stay on the left or right when looking at the pin layout for the fcusb?
 
Your connections seem ok from what i can see in the pic you posted , the only thing i find strange is that you had SI to SI and SO to SO as you stated in one of your first posts , normally this not the case .
 
D3m0n said:
Your connections seem ok from what i can see in the pic you posted , the only thing i find strange is that you had SI to SI and SO to SO as you stated in one of your first posts , normally this not the case .
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Yeah I agree because even the manual says to swap on the board, but it will not even detect the chip with it like that.
 
Do me a favour and swap them as per the manual , then try with the psu power and see what connection it gives
 
D3m0n said:
Do me a favour and swap them as per the manual , then try with the psu power and see what connection it gives
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Tried and doesn't detect it at all with PSU power + VCC connected, with PSU without VCC connected, without PSU and VCC connected
 
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