Difference between revisions of "Stern S.A.M. System Repair"
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==Technical Info== | ==Technical Info== | ||
| − | + | '''USB Code Update'''<br> | |
| + | ''Note: this information can be found on the front inside cover of S.A.M. System Game Manuals.''<br> | ||
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| + | Step 1) Open the Back Box<br> | ||
| + | Step 2) On the CPU/Sound board set Dip Switch #8 to "ON".<br> | ||
| + | Step 3) Press the white Reset Button (S1 RESET) or power cycle the game.<br> | ||
| + | Step 4) The DMD should show the current software version installed. Press the "SELECT" button on the inside of the coin door to continue.<br> | ||
| + | Step 5) Highlight the "UPDT" icon on the display and press "SELECT".<br> | ||
| + | Step 6) The game will prompt you to insert the USB Memory Stick.<br> | ||
| + | Step 7) Pick the correct file on the USB drive and press the "SELECT" Button.<br> | ||
| + | Step 8) Follow the directions on the display. | ||
==Problems and Fixes== | ==Problems and Fixes== | ||
Revision as of 21:11, 22 April 2011
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1 Introduction
S.A.M. is the current board system used by Stern Pinball. The first full production game to use the S.A.M. Board Set was World Poker Tour in 2006.
2 Games
- World Poker Tour
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Family Guy
- Spider Man
- Wheel of Fortune
- Shrek
- Indiana Jones
- Batman
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
- 24
- NBA
- Big Buck Hunter Pro
- Iron Man
- Avatar
- The Rolling Stones
3 Technical Info
USB Code Update
Note: this information can be found on the front inside cover of S.A.M. System Game Manuals.
Step 1) Open the Back Box
Step 2) On the CPU/Sound board set Dip Switch #8 to "ON".
Step 3) Press the white Reset Button (S1 RESET) or power cycle the game.
Step 4) The DMD should show the current software version installed. Press the "SELECT" button on the inside of the coin door to continue.
Step 5) Highlight the "UPDT" icon on the display and press "SELECT".
Step 6) The game will prompt you to insert the USB Memory Stick.
Step 7) Pick the correct file on the USB drive and press the "SELECT" Button.
Step 8) Follow the directions on the display.
4 Problems and Fixes
4.1 Power Driver Issues
This may not apply to some, as MPU might have been part of it.
4.2 MPU Issues
4.3 Power Supply Issues
4.4 Display Driver Board
Possibly doesn't apply to some, can't think of an example.
5 References
SAM system schematics are available on the Stern Pinball website here: http://www.sternpinball.com/schematics.shtml
6 Game Specific Problems and Fixes
Example would be servo controller on Independence Day pinball
7 Repair Logs
Did you do a repair? Log it here as a possible solution for others.