Booting Issues :: Frequently Asked Questions (xPC Target™)

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Booting Issues

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Is Your Host PC MATLAB Interface Halted? Is Your Target PC Unable to Boot? Is the Target PC Halted?

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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 antivirus software, it might conflict with the MATLAB software. Disable the software while using the MATLAB interface.
Verify that the host PC 3.5-inch disk drive is accessible. If it is not accessible, replace the 3.5-inch disk drive.

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 variables of xPC Target Explorer.
Verify that the xPC 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 Getting Started Guide.
If you still cannot boot the target PC from a boot disk, you might need to replace the target PC 3.5-inch or CD disk drive.

If your target PC displays a System Halted message while booting,

Verify that the TcpIp target driver parameter is configured correctly in xPC Target Explorer, recreate the xPC Target boot disk, and use that new disk to boot the target PC.
Ensure that the xPC Target software supports your target PC hardware. Be sure to verify the network communication hardware.

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