In the schematics UM1472, page 31, figure 11, you will find a note fro R27 and R28 based on the board revision. Our earlier STM32F4Discovery boards have R27 fitted and R28 not fitted.
UM1472 Discovery Board User Manual is found here:
https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2012/03/DM00039084.pdf
The reason for this change is described in our errata which is found here:
https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2012/03/DM00037591.pdf
The change is necessary based on the revision letter of the STM32F4 silicion (A,Z). Section 2.1.6 states:
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2.1.6: PDR_ON pin not available on LQFP100 package for revision Z devices
Description
On revision-Z devices, the PDR_ON pin (pin 99) available on LQFP100 package is replaced
by VSS. As a consequence, the POR/PDR feature is always enabled.
Workaround
● Applications using on revision A devices with PDR_ON pin connected to VDD (POR/PDR feature enabled) Connect the former PDR_ON pin to VSS on revision Z devices.
● Applications using revision A devices with PDR_ON pin connected to VSS (POR/PDR feature disabled)
No modification is required when migrating to revision Z devices. However, it is no longer possible to supply the product from a 1.7 V VDD on LQFP100 package since VDD minimum value is 1.8 V when the POR/PDR feature is enabled.
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It appears you have a first revision discovery board with a revision A device (first production silicon). For any future designs, please prepare for revision Z devices and adjust PDR_ON pin accordingly.
Best Regards,
MCU Technical Support