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SHARC Anomaly

         There were a series of PIC4T, PIC4X/MBT4 cards shipped to our customers we later discovered had a SHARC anomaly. Since this has been discovered every board shipped from ICE has been marked to signify it is good or has been upgraded. Symptoms of the anomaly are the board failing PIC TEST, or not being able to reset the board.

         You can tell if your board does NOT have the anomaly, or if it has been upgraded by two markings on the board. The first marking is easily identified if your board is removed from the system. If the rev number of the board is colored red then the board is up to date and does not have the anomaly. (Figures 1 and 2) The second location is easily located if the board is still installed in a system. Locate the PCI plate which should be viewable from the back of your system. The top screw on the PCI plate should be colored red signifying the board is good. (Figure 3)

                                               (Figure 1 - PIC4T)

                (Figure 2 - PIC4X/MBT4)     

(Figure 3)

          If you discover any of your boards need to be upgraded please give us a call at ICE. Our phone number is 703-934-4879, or you can e-mail ICE at info@ice-online.com. If you need to send your card to ICE for upgrade ICE will repair/upgrade your board and return it to you within one week of receiving it.

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