IGS PGM issue (resource error: memory mode use)

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Hey guys,

I just booted up my PGM DDPII and received a error message of:

resource error: memory mode use

Not sure if it's an issue with the mobo or the cart (that's the only cart I have).

Google search of that error didnt show any hits for me..

Does anyone know what this might be? Or how I can troubleshoot this properly?

The cart worked fine a few days ago, and the battery had been replaced in the past (with a coin type), and no acid damage, etc.

thanks.
 
madman

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Can you get into service mode on the PGM?
 
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If you haven't already, clean the ever loving shit out of the cart contacts. I've had some weird PGM errors with DDP2 but a good cleaning resolved them. Hopefully that's all you'll need to do.
 
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skate323k137 said:
If you haven't already, clean the ever loving shit out of the cart contacts. I've had some weird PGM errors with DDP2 but a good cleaning resolved them. Hopefully that's all you'll need to do.
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This. Not sure why - but DDP II usually goes to an error screen instead of freezing up or just being garbled. DeOxit on the contacts should resolve. Also, get a V102 rom burned and dropped in (it's an IC socketed rom, 3 second swap out). This enables button 4 for your shot pattern swapping.
 
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I tried cleaning, and also spraying a DeOxit alternative I found locally (and let it rest for the 4-6hours). Still no-go. And I cant get into the service menu (using either the service button from a cab or supergun, and also the button on the motherboard (near that toggle switch by the battery)).

Im going to revisit the cleaning again tonight, but I think I may just grab another PGM mobo as well (having spares wont hurt!), and take it from there.

thanks guys.
 
madman

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If you can't get into service mode, sounds like your mobo is broken. Do you get the same error without the cart inserted?
 
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Yeah sounds like your mobo went to the great arcade in the sky. I haven't seen much repair info on them outside of bridging traces that were eaten up by leaky batteries. I've got a spare mobo in case mine dies in the future, they're pretty affordable.
 
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madman said:
Yeah sounds like your mobo went to the great arcade in the sky. I haven't seen much repair info on them outside of bridging traces that were eaten up by leaky batteries. I've got a spare mobo in case mine dies in the future, they're pretty affordable.
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Got in my new mobo, and all works! One day, when I have time, I hope to track down the issue with the original mobo.

thanks guys!
 
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