here's an update, the CPU is hard to troubleshoot since you do not have easy access to probe it. i've had to solder short wires at various points to do so and can find no where that looks wrong.
i'm wondering if it's simply a failed FW upgrade and its' bricked.
That said I did acquire another CPU board to test with and everything comes up and passed all test, align all, done with no issues
I know this is cheating but atleast I know it works
given that, the problem is definitely the CPU board. I think what I will try on the board is a full flash erase then try to reprogram it.
I still want to fix the board that was in it then probably sell it to get back some of what I paid for the other board.
2 things I would like to ask
1. Does anyone have the software that was available with the Service Manual?
Part Number E4401-90450
Part Description: Contact Parts ID ESA-E service doc / SW kit
if so contact me via PM please.
2. I would love work on hacking the Option Keys. if anyone is willing to share their options information I need your Host ID, Serial Number , Option and License Key to work on it.
PM me if you're willing to share privately.
I do not want to post this information publicaly.
BTW, the Processor JTAG does not look to be brought out, bummer. but it is a socketed thru-hole processor so it may be possible to access JTAG by soldering direct to the pins.
I would love to dump all memory spaces, boot, FW Flash, Flash etc to work on the license stuff