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[Arm] SYStem.Up / SYStem.Mode Attach returns "target power fail"

This error message means that no power has been detected on the reference voltage pin that can be found on

  • Pin 1 (VTREF) for the ARM-20 connector:

  • Pin 1 (VREF DEBUG) for the MIPI-10/20/34 connectors

  • Pin 14 (JTAG-VTREF) for the Mictor-38 connector (if used for debugging)

  • Pin 5 (VTREF) for the TI-14 and TI-20 Compact connectors

Please refer to ARM JTAG Interface Specifications for more information about the pin mappings of the different connector types.


Check list:

  • Check if the target is powered

  • Check if the debug cable is properly connected to the target, especially when an adapter is used (bad wiring)

  • Check if the debug cable is connected in the correct way or is connected to the right debug connector if multiple connectors are available on the target board

  • Measure the power on the reference voltage pin. Power must be greater than 0.9V.

  • Check the target schematics:

    • Is the reference voltage pin properly connected to the JTAG header?

    • Is the GND pin correctly connected?

  • Cross-check with another debug cable.


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