MATLAB: Network Boot Problem – xPC – Help Needed

network bootreal-time kernelxpc

Hey guys,
I am trying to network boot a Dell desktop with the xPC kernel. Here are the details of both the host and target computers.
Host :
  • Static IP Address – 169.254.1.1,
  • Subnet – 255.255.0.0,
  • Ethernet Card – Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller (Not Supported)
  • DHCP – Disabled
  • DELL Laptop
Target :
  • Static IP Address – 169.254.1.3
  • Subnet – 255.255.0.0
  • Ethernet Card – Intel 82579LM (Supported)
  • DHCP – Disabled
  • DELL Desktop
I have sorted out all the Target BIOS settings and changed the boot order so it boots off the network first. I have also enabled the LAN (PXE Boot) in the BIOS settings. On the host computer I have entered all the correct data in the slrtexplr and created the network boot image.
Problem – Once I start the target, it connects to the host, and a pop up message appears that says "Booting Target PC with MAC xx:xx…". After that, the monitor connected to the Target just goes blank.
I have attempted running slrttest on the host, however the initial test fails and says I have a problem with my TCP/IP connection.
Any help on this issue would be greatly appreciated.
Yohahn

Best Answer

Perhaps the video card is not supported. Try:
  1. Recreate the boot image with 'Target Scopes' Disabled. This boots the target in a text only mode - you can use the target in exactly the same way with the exception of viewing scopes on the target screen.
  2. Ensure USB is disabled in BIOS. Some USB controllers have a conflict with the kernel.
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