ADLINK PXI-3980 User Manual

PXI-3980

PXI Embedded Controller

User’s Manual

Manual Rev.: 2.00

Revision Date: May 31, 2013

Part No: 50-17044-1000

Advance Technologies; Automate the World.

Revision History

Revision Release Date Description of Change(s)

2.00 2013/5/31 Initial Release

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PXI-3980

Preface

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Conventions

Take note of the following conventions used throughout this
manual to make sure that users perform certain tasks and
instructions properly.

Additional information, aids, and tips that help users per­form tasks.

NOTE:

NOTE:

Information to prevent minor physical injury, component
damage, data loss, and/or program corruption when try-

CAUTION:

ing to complete a task.

®

Information to prevent serious physical injury, compo­nent damage, data loss, and/or program corruption
when trying to complete a specific task.

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Table of Contents

Revision History...................................................................... ii

Preface .................................................................................... iii

List of Figures ........................................................................ ix

List of Tables.......................................................................... xi

1 Introduction ........................................................................ 1

1.1 Features............................................................................... 2

1.2 Specifications....................................................................... 3

2 Getting Started ................................................................... 7

2.1 Package Contents ............................................................... 7

2.2 Operating System Installation.............................................. 8

2.3 Hardware Instructions.......................................................... 9

2.3.1 Faceplate Connectors & Indicators ............................ 9

2.3.2 PXI Trigger Connector.............................................. 10

2.3.3 DVI-I Connector........................................................ 11

2.3.4 GPIB Connector ....................................................... 12

2.3.5 Reset Button............................................................. 13

2.3.6 LED Indicators .......................................................... 13

2.3.7 USB 2.0 Ports........................................................... 14

2.3.8 Gigabit Ethernet Ports .............................................. 15

2.3.9 USB 3.0 Ports........................................................... 16

2.3.10 Onboard Connections and Settings.......................... 17

2.3.11 Installation Environment ...........................................17

2.3.12 Installing the PXI-3980 ............................................. 18

2.3.13 Replacing the Hard Drive or Solid State Drive ......... 19

2.3.14 Replacing the Battery Backup ..................................20

2.3.15 Clearing CMOS ........................................................ 21

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2.3.16 Initiating Backup BIOS Flash ....................................22

3 Driver Installation............................................................. 25

3.1 Installing Windows Drivers................................................. 25

3.2 Installing the Chipset Driver ............................................... 25

3.3 Installing the Graphics Driver............................................. 26

3.4 Installing the Ethernet Driver.............................................. 27

3.5 Installing the GPIB Driver................................................... 27

3.6 Installing the Management Engine Driver .......................... 28

3.7 Installing the PXI Trigger Driver ......................................... 29

3.8 Installing the WDT Driver ................................................... 29

3.9 Installing the USB 3.0 Driver.............................................. 30

4 BIOS Setup ....................................................................... 33

4.1 Starting the BIOS............................................................... 33

4.2 Main Setup......................................................................... 35

4.3 Advanced Setup................................................................. 35

4.4 Chipset Configuration ........................................................ 36

4.5 Boot Setup ......................................................................... 37

4.6 Security Setup.................................................................... 37

4.7 Save & Exit Setup.............................................................. 38

A Appendix: PXI Trigger I/O Function Reference.............. 41

A.1 Data Types......................................................................... 41

A.2 Function Library ................................................................. 42

A.2.1 TRIG_Init ..................................................................42

A.2.2 TRIG_Close .............................................................. 43

A.2.3 TRIG_SetSoftTrg ...................................................... 43

A.2.4 TRIG_Trigger_Route ................................................ 44

A.2.5 TRIG_Trigger_Clear ................................................. 46

A.2.6 TRIG_GetSoftTrg...................................................... 47

A.2.7 TRIG_Trigger_Route_Query ....................................47

A.2.8 TRIG_GetDriverRevision .......................................... 49

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B Appendix: Watchdog Timer.............................................. 51

B.1 WDT Function Library........................................................ 51

B.1.1 InitWDT..................................................................... 51

B.1.2 SetWDT .................................................................... 51

B.1.3 StartWDT.................................................................. 52

B.1.4 ResetWDT ................................................................ 53

B.1.5 StopWDT .................................................................. 54

Important Safety Instructions .............................................. 55

Getting Service...................................................................... 57

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1: PXI-3980 Functional Block Diagram........................... 3

Figure 2-1: PXI-3980 Faceplate.................................................... 9

Figure 2-2: PXI Trigger SMB Jack .............................................. 10

Figure 2-3: PXI-3980 LED Indicators ..........................................13

Figure 2-4: PXI-3980 Onboard Configuration ............................. 17

Figure 4-1: BIOS Setup Navigation............................................. 34

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List of Tables

Table 2-1: DVI-I Pin Assignment..................................................... 12

Table 2-2: GPIB Pin Description ..................................................... 13

Table 2-3: LED Indicator Legend.................................................... 14

Table 2-4: USB 2.0 Port Pin Assignment........................................ 15

Table 2-5: PXI-3980 Ethernet Port Pin Assignments...................... 15

Table 4-1: BIOS Hot Key Functions................................................ 34

Table 4-2: BIOS Main Setup Menu ................................................. 35

Table 4-3: BIOS Advanced Setup Menu......................................... 36

Table 4-4: BIOS Chipset Configuration Menu................................. 36

Table 4-5: BIOS Boot Setup Menu .................................................37

Table 4-6: BIOS Security Setup Menu............................................ 38

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1 Introduction

The ADLINK PXI-3980 PXI™ embedded controller, based on
the Intel® Core™ i7 processor, is specifically designed for PXI­based testing systems, providing a rugged and stable operat­ing environment for a wide variety of testing and measure­ment applications.

Combining state-of-the-art Intel® Core™ i7-2715QE 2.1 GHz pro­cessors, and up to 16 GB of 1333 MHz DDR3 memory, the PXI­3980 utilizes four separate computing engines on a single
processor, enabling execution of four independent tasks simulta­neously in a multitasking environment.

PXI-based testing systems typically make up a PXI platform
and diversified standalone instruments for complex testing
tasks. The PXI-3980 provides ample interface choices,
including GPIB, USB2.0, and USB3.0, for connecting and control­ling instruments. The PXI-3980 also provides dual Gigabit Ether­net ports, one for LAN connection and the other for controlling
LXI instruments. With flexible instrument control interfaces and
mechanical and electronic reliability, the ADLINK PXI-3980 is
more than equal to the challenges of the most demanding
PXI-based testing systems.

PXI-3980

Memory addressing over 4GB is OS-dependent, such that a
32-bit operating system may be unable to address memory

NOTE:

NOTE:

Introduction 1

space over 4GB. To fully utilize memory, 64-bit operating sys­tems are required.

1.1 Features

X PXI™-1 PXI Hardware Specification Rev.2.2 complaint

X Intel

X Dual Channel DDR3 SODIMM

X Up to 16 GB 1333 MHz

X Maximum system throughput 132 MB/s

X Pre-installed 500 GB SATA hard drive

X Supports 2.5" HDD or SSD

X SATA 3.0 Gb/s

X Supports AHCI

X Integrated I/O

X Programmable watchdog timer

®

Core™ i7-2715QE 2.1 GHz processor for maximum
computing power, 3.0GHz maximum in single-core, Turbo
Boost mode.

Z Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports

Z Four USB 2.0 Ports

Z Built-in GPIB (IEEE488) controller

Z DVI-I video connector

Z Two USB 3.0 Ports

Z Trigger I/O for advanced PXI™ trigger functions

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1.2 Specifications

PXI-3980

SATA

DDR3

1333MHz

DDR3

1333MHz

USB2.0

PCIe x1

PCIe x1

Digital

Display I/F

PCIe x1USB3.0 PCIe-to-USB3.0

Intel® Core™

i7-2715QE 2.1GHz

Processor

Intel FDI DMI

Intel® QM67

Express Chipset

SMBUS

Trigger Bus

Controller

Front Panel
Connectors

GPIB

connector

USB

connector x4

GbE

connector

GbE

connector

DVI-I

connector

USB3.0

connector x2

SMB

Connector

GPIB

GbE I/F

GbE I/F

DVI

Channel A

204 pin SODIMM

Channel B

204 pin SODIMM

GPIB controller

USB 2.0

GbE PHY
82579LM

GbE controller

I210

DVI level shifter

2.5" SATA HDD

Trigger Signal

Figure 1-1: PXI-3980 Functional Block Diagram

PCIe x1

PCIe-to-PCI

bridge

Trigger Bus

PCI

PXI Connector

Processor

X Intel

X DMI (Direct Media Interface) with 5 GT/s of bandwidth in

®

Core™ i7-2715QE 2.1GHz processor, 3.0GHz maxi-

mum in single-core, Turbo Boost mode

each direction

Chipset

Mobile Intel® QM67 Express

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Memory

X Two standard 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets

X Support for +1.5 V DDR3, 1066/1333 MHz RAM up to 16

GB total

X Support for non-ECC unbuffered memory

The externally accessible SODIMM socket can accept replace­ment DDR3 DRAM DIMM modules.

NOTE:

NOTE:

PXI-3980 specifications and stability guarantees are only sup­ported when ADLINK-provided DDR3 DRAM DIMM modules
are used.

Video

X DVI output supporting up to 1920x 1200 @ 60 Hz resolution

X VGA output for analog CRT route to DVI-I connector on the

faceplate, supporting up to 2048 x 1536 bpp at 75Hz

X DVI-I connector for dual digital and analog video signal out-

put via the included ADLINK Y-cable

Hard Drive

Built-in 2.5” 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive or 120GB SATA
solid state driver

I/O Connectivity

Dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers through two RJ-45 connectors
with speed/link/active LED on the faceplate, with upper connector
supporting Wake on LAN.

USB

Four USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports on the faceplate.

GPIB

Onboard IEEE488 GPIB controller through Micro-D 25-pin con­nector on the faceplate.

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Trigger I/O

One SMB connector on the faceplate to route an external trigger
signal to/from PXI trigger bus

Dimensions (3-slot 3U PXI module)

3U/3-slot PXI standard

60.5 W x 128.7 H x 213.2 D mm (2.38 x 5.07 x 8.39 in.)

Slot Requirements

System slot (5V VIO PCI bus) and 2 controller expansion slots on
chassis/backplane.

32-bit and 5V VIO PCI bus of system slot.

Do not remove the blue key from the PXI-3980 system connec­tor, only the 5V VIO PCI bus is compatible.

3.3V VIO PCI bus is not.
SEVERE system damage may result.

Weight

0.9 kg (exclusive of packaging)

Environmental

Operating temperature with SSD 0 to 55°C

Operating temperature with HDD 0 to 50°C

Storage temperature -20 to 70°C

Relative humidity , non-condensing 5 to 95%

Shock and Vibration

Functional shock 30 G, half-sine, 11 ms pulse duration

Random vibration:

X Operating 5 to 500 Hz, 0.21 Grms, 3 axes

X Non-operating 5 to 500 Hz, 2.46 Grms, 3 axes

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Environmental & Shock and Vibration values are only guaran­teed with use of an ADLINK-provided SSD/HDD

NOTE:

NOTE:

Certification

Electromagnetic compatibility:

X EMC/EMI: CE, FCC Class A

X CE Compliance EN 61326-1

The PXI-3980 meets the essential requirements of applicable
European Directives.

Power Requirements

Voltage Rail +3.3V +5V +12V Total (W)

Maximum power
consumption

Idle power
consumption

1.8 16.5 0.4 115.74

1.4 5.8 0 22.12

6 Introduction

2 Getting Started

This chapter describes procedures for installing the PXI-3980 and
making preparations for its operation, including hardware and soft­ware setup. Please note that the PXI-3980 is shipped with RAM
and HDD or SSD preinstalled. Please contact ADLINK or autho­rized dealer if there are any problems during the installation.

Diagrams and illustrated equipment are for reference only.
Actual system configuration and specifications may vary.

NOTE:

NOTE:

2.1 Package Contents

Before beginning, check the package contents for any damage
and ensure that the following items are included:

X PXI-3980 Controller (equipped with RAM and HDD or SSD)

X Dual display Y-cable

X PXI-3980 Quick Start Guide

X ADLINK All-In-One CD

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the dealer
from whom you purchased the product. Save the shipping materi­als and carton in case you want to ship or store the product in the
future.

PXI-3980

Do not install or apply power to equipment that is damaged or
missing components. Retain the shipping carton and packing
materials for inspection. Please contact your ADLINK dealer/
vendor immediately for assistance and obtain authorization
before returning any product.

Getting Started 7

2.2 Operating System Installation

For more detailed information about the operating system, refer to
the documentation provided by the operating system manufac­turer. Preferred/supported operating systems for PXI-3980 are:

X Windows XP

X Windows 7 32/64-bit

X For other OS support, please contact ADLINK

Most operating systems require initial installation from a hard
drive, floppy drive, or CD-ROM drive. The PXI-3980 controller sup­ports USB CD-ROM drive, USB flash disk, USB external hard
drive, or a USB floppy drive as the first boot device. Please see
Section 4.5: Boot Setup for information about setting the boot
devices. These devices should be configured, installed, and tested
with the supplied drivers before attempting to load the new operat­ing system.

Read the release notes and installation documentation
provided by the operating system vendor. Be sure to

NOTE:

NOTE:

read all the README files or documents provided on the
distribution disks, as these typically note documentation
discrepancies or compatibility problems.

1. Select the appropriate boot device order from the BIOS
Boot Setup Menu based on the OS installation media
used. For example, if the OS is distributed on a bootable
installation CD, select USB CD-ROM as the first boot
device and reboot the system with the installation CD in
the USB CD-ROM drive

2. Proceed with the OS installation as directed and be sure
to select appropriate device types if prompted. Refer to
the appropriate hardware manuals for specific device
types and compatibility modes of ADLINK PXI products.

3. When installation is complete, reboot the system and set
the boot device order in the SETUP boot menu accord­ingly.

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2.3 Hardware Instructions

2.3.1 Faceplate Connectors & Indicators

PXI-3980

G

E

D

A

B

F

H

C

Figure 2-1: PXI-3980 Faceplate

PXI Trigger Connector

A

(SMB jack)

B DVI-I Connector F

GPIB Connector

C

(Micro D-Sub 25P)

D Reset Button H 2X USB 3.0

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E LED indicators

4X Type-A USB 2.0
connectors

G 2X Gigabit Ethernet

2.3.2 PXI Trigger Connector

Ground

Trigger

Figure 2-2: PXI Trigger SMB Jack

The PXI trigger connector is a SMB jack, used to route external
trigger signals to or from the PXI backplane. Trigger signals are
TTL-compatible and edge sensitive. The PXI-3980 provides four
trigger routing modes from/to the PXI trigger connector to synchro­nize PXI modules, including

X From a selected trigger bus line to PXI trigger connector

X From the PXI trigger connector to a selected trigger bus line

X From software trigger to a selected trigger bus line

X From software trigger to PXI trigger connector

All trigger modes are programmable by the provided driver. Please
refer to Section A: PXI Trigger I/O Function Reference for further
information.

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2.3.3 DVI-I Connector

The DVI-I connector connects the PXI-3980 to a monitor, of which
both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) are supported. If connecting
to an analog (VGA) monitor, the included Y-cable must be
installed on the DVI-I connector.

Dual display function, providing simultaneous DVI & VGA display,
is available, also with the addition of the included ADLINK Y-cable.

The PXI-3980 supports native monitor hot-plugging in DVI-D
monitors, under Windows 7 with Intel Media Accelerator graph-

NOTE:

NOTE:

ics driver installed, and in VGA monitors with the included
ADLINK Y-cable.

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

TMDS

1

Data2-

TMDS

2

Data2+

Shield

3

Ground

4 Reserved 12 Reserved 20 Reserved C4

5 Reserved 13 Reserved 21 Reserved C5

6 DDC Clock 14 +5V Power 22 Ground

7 DDC Data 15 Ground 23

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10

11

TMDS

9

Data1-

TMDS

Data1+

Shield

Ground

17

18

19

TMDS
Data0-

TMDS

Data0+

Shield

Ground

TMDS

Clock+

C1

C2

C3

Analog

Red

Analog

Green

Analog

Blue

Analog

HSYNC

Analog
Ground

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal

Analog

8

VSYNC

16

Hot Plug

Detect

24

TMDS
Clock-

Table 2-1: DVI-I Pin Assignment

2.3.4 GPIB Connector

The GPIB connector on PXI-3980 is a micro D-sub 25P connector,
controlling external bench-top instruments. Connection to other
instruments requires the ACL-IEEE488-MD1-A cable. The on­board GPIB controller provides:

X Full compatibility with IEEE 488 standard

X Up to 1.5MB/s data transfer rates

X Onboard 2 KB FIFO for read/write operations

X Driver APIs compatible with NI-488.2 driver software

X Connection with up to 14 instruments

1 13

14 25

Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description

1 DIO1# GPIB Data 1 14 DIO5# GPIB Data 5

2 DIO2# GPIB Data 2 15 DIO6# GPIB Data 6

3 DIO3# GPIB Data 3 16 DIO7# GPIB Data 7

4 DIO4# GPIB Data 4 17 DIO8# GPIB Data 8

5 EOI End Or Identify 18 REN Remote Enable

6 DAV Data Valid 19 Ground Signal Ground

7 NRFD

Not Ready For

Data

20 Ground Signal Ground

8 NDAC No Data Accepted 21 Ground Signal Ground

9 IFC Interface Clear 22 Ground Signal Ground

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Pin Signal Description Pin Signal Description

10 SRQ Service Request 23 Ground Signal Ground

11 ATN Attention 24 Ground Signal Ground

Chassis

12

Ground

Chassis Ground 25 Ground Signal Ground

13 Ground Signal Ground

Table 2-2: GPIB Pin Description

2.3.5 Reset Button

The reset button, activated by insertion of any pin-like implement,
executes a hard reset for the PXI-3980.

2.3.6 LED Indicators

Four LED indicators on the faceplate indicate operational status of
the PXI-3980, as follows.

HDD

Watchdog

Status

Power

Figure 2-3: PXI-3980 LED Indicators

LED
indicator

Color Description

Indicates system power. Remains lit when the

Power LED Green

system boots normally and main power supply is
functioning.

Indicates operating state of the HDD or SSD.

HDD LED Yellow

Flashes during access to or activity on the SATA
HDD.

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LED
indicator

Watchdog Red

HS LED Blue

Color Description

Indicates status of the watchdog timer, lighting
when watchdog timer has expired. Please refer
to Appendix B for watchdog timer programming
information.

Indicates system status, blinking on and off once
during boot when system status is good, and
continuously blinking or remaining lit when the
system malfunctions.

Table 2-3: LED Indicator Legend

In the event of malfunction, clear the CMOS (please see
Section 2.3.15: Clearing CMOS) and reboot the system.

NOTE:

NOTE:

If the system fails to respond properly, please contact
ADLINK for assistance.

2.3.7 USB 2.0 Ports

The PXI-3980 provides four USB 2.0 ports via USB Type A con­nectors on the faceplate, all compatible with hi-speed, full-speed
and low-speed USB devices. Supported boot devices include USB
flash drive, USB floppy, USB CD-ROM, and others, with boot pri­ority and device settings configurable configured in BIOS. Please
see Section 4.5: Boot Setup for more information.

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Pin Signal

1/5 Power 5V

2/6 USB Data-

3/7 USB Data +

4/8 Ground

Table 2-4: USB 2.0 Port Pin Assignment

2.3.8 Gigabit Ethernet Ports

Dual Gigabit Ethernet connection is provided on the PXI-3980
front panel.

Pin 1000Base-T Signal 100/10Base-T Signal

1 MDI0+ TX+

2 MDI0- TX-

3 MDI1+ RX+

4 MDI2+ Reserved

5 MDI2- Reserved

6 MDI1- RX-

7 MDI3+ Reserved

8 MDI3- Reserved

Table 2-5: PXI-3980 Ethernet Port Pin Assignments

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The Ethernet ports each include two LED indicators, one Active/
Link indicator and one Speed indicator, functioning as follows.

LED Status Description

Off Ethernet port is disconnected

Active/Link
(Yellow)

On

Flashing

Ethernet port is connected with no
data transmission

Ethernet port is connected with
data transmitted/received

Off 10 Mbps

Speed

Green 100 Mbps

(Green/
Orange)

Orange 1000 Mbps

2.3.9 USB 3.0 Ports

When operating in DOS mode, the PXI-3980 does NOT sup­port:

NOTE:

NOTE:

X KVM switches connected to the USB 3.0 ports
X USB keyboards connected through a USB hub

connected to the USB 3.0 ports

The PXI-3980 provides two Type A USB 3.0 ports on the front
panel, supporting SuperSpeed, Hi-Speed, full-speed, and low­speed transmission for downstream. Multiple boot devices, includ­ing USB flash, USB external HD, and USB CD-ROM drives are
supported, with boot priority configured in BIOS.

While the USB 3.0 ports allow boot from CD-ROM, OS installa­tion via CD-ROM is not supported

NOTE:

NOTE:

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2.3.10 Onboard Connections and Settings

A

Figure 2-4: PXI-3980 Onboard Configuration

PXI-3980

C

B

E

D

A SATA Connector

B Clear CMOS switch

C System Battery

D BIOS flash backup switch

E BIOS flash socket

2.3.11 Installation Environment

When preparing to install any equipment described in this man­ual, please refer to Chapter C: Important Safety Instructions.

Only install equipment in well lit areas on flat, sturdy surfaces
with access to basic tools such as flat- and cross-head screw­drivers, preferably with magnetic heads as screws and stand­offs are small and easily misplaced.

Recommended Installation Tools

Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver

Getting Started 17

Flat-head screwdriver

Anti-static wrist strap

Anti-static mat

ADLINK PXI-3980 system controllers are electrostatically sen­sitive and can be easily damaged by static electricity. The
equipment must be handled on a grounded anti-static mat, and
operators must wear an anti-static wristband, grounded at the
same point as the anti-static mat.

Inspect the carton and packaging for damage. Shipping and
handling may cause damage to the contents. Ensure that all
contents are undamaged before installing.

All equipment must be protected from static discharge

and physical shock. Never remove any of the socketed

CAUTION:

parts except at a static-free workstation. Use the anti­static bag shipped with the product to handle the equip­ment and wear a grounded wrist strap when servicing or
installing.

2.3.12 Installing the PXI-3980

1. Locate the system controller slot (Slot 1)

2. Depress the red locking lever and release the latch

3. Align the controller’s top and bottom edges with the card
guides, and carefully slide the PXI-3980 into the chassis,
as shown

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PXI-3980

4. Elevate the latch until the PXI-3980 is fully seated in the

chassis backplane.

5. Fasten the four mounting screws on the faceplate of

PXI-3980, and connect all peripheral devices.

2.3.13 Replacing the Hard Drive or Solid State Drive

The PXI-3980 provides a SATA 2.0 port with a pre-installed 2.5"
SATA hard drive or solid state drive. Replacing the HDD or SSD is
accomplished as follows.

1. Locate the four screws attaching the drive to the

bracket on the side of the PXI-3980.

2. Remove the screws, as shown.

Getting Started 19

3. Gently lift and remove the SATA HDD or SSD

4. To install a HDD or SSD or other compatible SATA hard
drive, reverse the steps and reinstall the PXI-3980 into
the PXI system.

2.3.14 Replacing the Battery Backup

The PXI-3980 is provided with a 3.0 V “coin cell” lithium battery,
replacement of which is as follows.

1. Turn off the PXI chassis.

2. Remove the PXI-3980 embedded controller from the
chassis. Observe all anti-static precautions.

3. To remove the battery, gently insert a small (approx. 5
mm) flathead screwdriver under the battery at the nega­tive retaining clip. Gently pry up and the battery should
easily pop out.

4. Place a fresh identical battery (CR2032 or equivalent) in
the socket, ensuring that the positive pole (+) is facing
upwards. The battery is most easily seated by first being

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PXI-3980

inserted under the positive retaining clip, and then
pushed downward at the negative retaining clip. The bat­tery should easily snap into position.

5. Reinstall the embedded controller into the PXI chassis

and restore power.

2.3.15 Clearing CMOS

In the event of a system malfunction causing the PXI-3980 to halt
or fail to boot, clear the CMOS and restore the controller BIOS to
its default settings. To clear the CMOS:

1. Shut down the controller operating system and turn off

the PXI Chassis.

2. Remove the PXI-3980 from the chassis. Observe all

anti-static precautions.

3. Locate the CMOS clear switch (SW1) on the board (see

Section 2.3.10 Onboard Connections and Settings).
Move the switch from Normal position

2
B

to Clear position

2
B

Getting Started 21

and wait for 5 seconds, then return the switch to Normal
position.

4. Remount the controller into the PXI chassis.

5. Press "Delete" or "F2" to enter the BIOS setup when the
splash logo appears.

6. Press "F3" to load Optimized defaults in BIOS setup

7. Modify the system date and time

8. Press "F4" to save configuration and exit

2.3.16 Initiating Backup BIOS Flash

BIOS flash on the PXI-3980 is divided into Backup and Normal
sections.

In the event of a system malfunction causing the PXI-3980 to halt
or fail to boot, and clearing the CMOS fails to resolve the issue,
the BIOS flash backup switch (see Section 2.3.10 Onboard Con­nections and Settings) can enable the backup BIOS flash. To initi­ate BIOS flash backup, move the switch from Normal position

2
B

to Backup

2
B

Please contact technical support to resolve halting or failure to
boot issues caused by corrupted BIOS.

NOTE:

NOTE:

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Getting Started 23

24 Getting Started

3 Driver Installation

After installing the operating system, all related drivers must be
installed for correct system operation. This section describes driv­ers needed for Windows operating systems and the procedures to
install them. For other OS support, please contact ADLINK.

3.1 Installing Windows Drivers

1. Fully install Windows, which contains most standard I/O

device drivers

2. Install the chipset driver

3. Install the graphic driver

4. Install the Ethernet driver

5. Install the GPIB driver

6. Install the management engine driver

7. Install the PXI trigger driver

8. Install the WDT (watchdog timer) driver

9. Install the USB 3.0 driver

PXI-3980

3.2 Installing the Chipset Driver

This section describes installation of the chipset driver for PXI-

3980. The chipset driver directs the operating system to configure

the Intel® QM67 chipset components to ensure operation of:

X Core PCI and ISAPNP Services

X PCIe Support

X SATA Storage Support

X USB Support

X Identification of Intel® Chipset Components in the Device

Manager

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To install the chipset driver:

1. Close any running applications

2. Insert the ADLINK All-in-One CD (x: denotes the CD­ROM drive)

Z The WinXP chipset driver is located in the directory:

x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\WinXP_32bit\Chipset\

Z The Win7 32-bit chipset driver is located in the directory:

x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_32bit\Chipset\

Z The Win7 64-bit chipset driver is located in the directory:

x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_64bit\Chipset\

3. Execute setup.exe and follow on-screen instructions to
complete the setup

4. Reboot the system

3.3 Installing the Graphics Driver

To install the graphics driver:

1. Close any running applications

2. Insert the ADLINK All-in-One CD (x: denotes the CD­ROM drive)

Z The WinXP graphics driver is located in the directory:

x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\WinXP_32bit\Graphics\

Z The Win7 32-bit graphics driver is located in the direc-

tory:
x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_32bit\Graphics\

Z The Win7 64-bit graphics driver is located in the direc-

tory:

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x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_64bit\Graphics\

3. Execute setup.exe and follow on-screen instructions to

complete the setup

4. Reboot the system

3.4 Installing the Ethernet Driver

To install the Ethernet driver:

1. Close any running applications.

2. Insert the ADLINK All-in-One CD (x: denotes the CD-

ROM drive)

Z The WinXP Ethernet driver is located in the directory:

x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\WinXP_32bit\LAN\

Z The Win7 32-bit Ethernet driver is located in the direc-

tory:
x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_32bit\LAN\

Z The Win7 64-bit Ethernet driver is located in the direc-

tory:
x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_64bit\LAN\

3. Execute PROWin32.exe or PROWin64x.exe and follow

on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

4. Reboot the system

PXI-3980

3.5 Installing the GPIB Driver

The PXI-3975 controller features an onboard GPIB controller, pro­viding connectivity between PXI and GPIB instruments. The GPIB
driver package also contains function libraries and a utility to inter­act with GPIB instruments.

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To install the GPIB driver:

1. Close any running applications.

2. Insert the ADLINK All-in-One CD (x: denotes the CD­ROM drive)

Z The WinXP GPIB driver is located in the directory:

x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\WinXP_32bit\GPIB\

Z The Win7 32-bit GPIB driver is located in the directory:

x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_32bit\GPIB\

Z The Win7 64-bit GPIB driver is located in the directory:

x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_64bit\GPIB\

3. Execute setup.exe and follow on-screen instructions to
complete the setup

4. Reboot the system

3.6 Installing the Management Engine Driver

To install the management engine driver:

1. Close any running applications.

2. Insert the ADLINK All-in-One CD (x: denotes the CD­ROM drive)

Z The WinXP management engine driver is located in the

directory:
x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\WinXP_32bit\ME\

Z The Win7 32-bit management engine driver is located in

the directory:
x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_32bit\ME\

Z The Win7 64-bit management engine driver is located in

the directory:

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PXI-3980

x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_64bit\ME\

3. Execute MEI_ALLOS_6.1.0.1042_PV.exe or setup.exe

and follow on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

4. Reboot the system

3.7 Installing the PXI Trigger Driver

The PXI-3980 controller provides a trigger I/O on the faceplate to
route the trigger signal to and from the PXI trigger bus. Please see
Appendix A: PXI Trigger I/O Function Reference for programming
information.

To install the PXI trigger driver:

1. Close any running applications.

2. Insert the ADLINK All-in-One CD (x: denotes the CD-

ROM drive)

Z The WinXP PXI trigger driver is located in the directory:

x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\WinXP_32bit\TriggerIO\

Z The Win7 32-bit PXI trigger driver is located in the direc-

tory:
x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_32bit\TriggerIO\

Z The Win7 64-bit PXI trigger driver is located in the direc-

tory:
x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_64bit\TriggerIO\

3. Execute PXI Trigger IO setup v330.exe and follow on-

screen instructions to complete the setup

4. Reboot the system

3.8 Installing the WDT Driver

The WDT (watchdog timer) resets the system when the operating
system or application is halted. The WDT typically starts and peri­odically resets the timer, and when the timer is expired, the system

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resets. Please refer to Appendix B: Watchdog Timer for program­ming information.

To install the WDT driver:

1. Close any running applications.

2. Insert the ADLINK All-in-One CD (x: denotes the CD­ROM drive)

Z The WinXP WDT driver is located in the directory:

x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\WinXP_32bit\WDT\

Z The Win7 32-bit WDT driver is located in the directory:

x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_32bit\WDT\

Z The Win7 64-bit WDT driver is located in the directory:

x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_64bit\WDT\

3. Execute PXI WDT Setup v330.exe and follow on-screen
instructions to complete the setup

4. Reboot the system

3.9 Installing the USB 3.0 Driver

The PXI-3980 controller provides two USB 3.0 ports on the face­plate. To install the USB 3.0 drivers:

1. Close any running applications.

2. Insert the ADLINK All-in-One CD (x: denotes the
CD- ROM drive)

Z The WinXP USB 3.0 driver is located in the directory:

x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\WinXP_32bit\USB30\

Z The Win7 32-bit USB 3.0 driver is located in the direc-

tory:
x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_32bit\USB30\

Z The Win7 64-bit USB 3.0 driver is located in the direc-

tory:

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x:\Driver Installation\PXI Platform\PXI controller\PXI­3980\Win7_64bit\USB30\

3. Execute setup.exe and follow on- screen instructions to

complete the setup

4. Reboot the system

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4 BIOS Setup

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) provides a basic level of
communication between the processor and peripherals. In
addition, the BIOS also contains code for various advanced
features applied to the PXI-3980 controller. The BIOS setup
program includes menus for configuring settings and enabling
PXI-3980 controller features.

Changing BIOS settings may result in incorrect operation and
possibly an inability to boot. If this occurs, follow the instruc-

CAUTION:

4.1 Starting the BIOS

tions in Section 2.3.15: Clearing CMOS to clear CMOS and
restore default settings. In general, do not change a BIOS set­ting unless you are absolutely certain of the consequences.

1. Power on or reboot the PXI-3980 controller.

2. Press the <Delete> key when the controller beeps. This

should be concurrent with the main startup screen. The
BIOS setup program loads after a short delay.

3. The Main menu is displayed when you first enter the

BIOS setup program.

PXI-3980

In most cases, the < Delete > key is used to invoke the setup
screen. There are several cases that use other keys, such as <

NOTE:

NOTE:

F1 >, < F2 >, and so on.

The main BIOS setup menu is the first screen that you can navi­gate. Each main BIOS setup menu option is described in this
user’s guide.

The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left
frame displays all the options that can be configured. “Grayed”
options cannot be configured, “Blue” options can be.

The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is
an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected
in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will
accompany it.

BIOS Setup 33

Navigation

The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called
hot keys. Most BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time
during setup navigation, as follows.

Key(s) Function

Right Arrow, Left Arrow Moves between different setup menus

Up Arrow, Down Arrow Moves between options within a setup menu

<Enter>

<Esc>

<+> and <–> Cycles between all available settings

<Tab> Selects time and date fields

<F1> Opens the general help window for the BIOS

<F2> Loads previous values into the BIOS

<F3> Restores default values into the BIOS

<F4>

<F9> Loads the optimal default BIOS settings

Opens a submenu or displays all available settings
for a highlighted configuration option

Returns to the previous menu and shortcuts to the
Exit menu from top-level menus

Saves the current configuration and exits BIOS
setup

Table 4-1: BIOS Hot Key Functions

Figure 4-1: BIOS Setup Navigation

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PXI-3980

A hot key legend is located in the right frame on most setup
screens.

NOTE:

NOTE:

The < F8 > key on your keyboard is the Fail-Safe key. It is not dis­played on the key legend by default. To set the Fail-Safe settings
of the BIOS, press the < F8 > key on your keyboard. It is located
on the upper row of a standard 101 keyboard. The Fail-Safe set­tings allow the motherboard to boot up with the least amount of
options set. This can lessen the probability of conflicting settings.

4.2 Main Setup

When you first enter the Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup
screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by select­ing the Main tab.

The Main Setup menu provides basic controller information and
allows the system time and date to be set, as follows.

Item Detail

BIOS Information

System Date & Time

System Date

System Time

Access Level

Includes BIOS version and the date on which the
BIOS was built

Changes system date, date must be entered in
MM/DD/YY format

Changes system time, time must be entered in
HH:MM:SS format.

Displays current access level, default is
Administrator

Table 4-2: BIOS Main Setup Menu

4.3 Advanced Setup

Select the Advanced tab from the setup screen to enter the
Advanced BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in

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the left frame of the screen, such as SuperIO Configuration, to go
to the submenu for that item. Display an Advanced BIOS Setup
option by highlighting it using the < Arrow > keys. The Advanced
BIOS Setup options are as follows.

Item Detail

Legacy OpROM Support

Launch PXE
OpROM

Launch Storage
OpROM

WatchDog Timer

CPU Configuration Displays processor type, speed, system bus speed, etc.

LAN Port
Configuration

SATA Configuration Sets SATA mode and enables/disables SATA controller

USB Configuration

H/W Monitor Displays voltages and temperatures on the controller

Sandybridge EIST and Turbo mode settings

Enables or disables legacy network device
(default is Disabled)

Enables/disables the option for Legacy Mass Storage
Devices with option ROM (default is Enabled)

Shows whether the WatchDog Timer is enabled
(default is Disabled)

Enables/disables LAN ports

Provides USB support and lists the devices attached to
the USB port (keyboard, mouse, and one hub)

Table 4-3: BIOS Advanced Setup Menu

4.4 Chipset Configuration

Item Detail

System Agent
Configuration

PCH-I/O
Configuration

Table 4-4: BIOS Chipset Configuration Menu

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Graphic controller information and configuration,
system memory configuration

USB and PCIe Port configuration information

4.5 Boot Setup

Item Detail

Boot Configuration

Quiet Boot

Bootup NumLock
State

When disabled, allows POST messages to be
viewed (default is Enabled).

Selects default keyboard number lock setting

PXI-3980

CSM16 Module
Version

Gate A20 Active Allows GA20 to be disabled by BIOS

Option ROM
Messages

Interrupt 19 Capture Allows Option ROMs to trap Int 19

Set Boot Priority

1st Boot

2nd Boot

Hard Drive BBS
Priorities

Displays the version of the CSM16 module, e.g.

07.64

Sets display mode for Option ROM

Allows selection of the primary boot source (default
is the SATA HDD)

Allows selection of the secondary boot source
(default is Disabled)

Sets the order of legacy devices in this group

Table 4-5: BIOS Boot Setup Menu

4.6 Security Setup

The system can be configured to require all users to enter a pass­word (either Administrator or User) every time the system boots or
when Setup is executed. Administrators and User passwords acti­vate different levels of security.

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If passwords are used, the system prompts for a three- to twenty­character password. Typed passwords are not displayed.

Item Details

Password Description

Administrator
Password

Sets an administrative level password for the BIOS.

User Password Sets user level passwords for the BIOS.

HDD Security Configuration

HDDO: INTEL
SSDSA2

sets HDD password

Table 4-6: BIOS Security Setup Menu

Passwords are not recoverable. Please ensure that all pass­words are recorded elsewhere. If your passwords are lost,

CAUTION:

NVRAM must be erased and reconfigured.

4.7 Save & Exit Setup

The following options for saving and exiting can be chosen in this
menu.

Save Changes and Exit

X Discard Changes and Exit

X Save Changes and Exit

X Discard Changes and Reset

X Save Changes and Reset

Save Option

X Save Changes

X Discard Changes

X Restore Defaults

X Save as User Defaults

X Restore User Defaults

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NOTE:

NOTE:

PXI-3980

The "Restore the default values for all setup options” selection
does not restore the original boot priority sequence. You must
use the Boot Setup Menu (see Section 4.5: Boot Setup) to
manually restore the boot priority sequence.

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Appendix A - PXI Trigger I/O Function Ref-

erence

This appendix describes use of the PXI trigger I/O function library
for the PXI-3980 controller, to program routing of trigger signals
between the trigger I/O SMB connector on the faceplate and the
PXI trigger bus on the backplane.

A.1 Data Types

The PXI-3980 library uses these data types in pxitrigio.h in the
directory X:\ADLINK\PXI Trigger IO\Include. It is recommended
that you use these data types in your application programs. The
table shows the data type names, ranges, and corresponding data
types in C/C++, Visual Basic, and Delphi for reference.

Type

Type Description Range

U8

I16

U16

I32

U32

8-bit ASCII

character

16-bit signed

integer

16-bit unsigned

integer

32-bit signed

integer

32-bit unsigned

integer

0 to 255

-32768 to
32767

0 to 65535

-2147483648

2147483647

4294967295

to

0 to

C/C++

(for 32-bit
compiler)

unsigned

char

short Integer SmallInt

unsigned

short

long Long LongInt

unsigned

long

Visual Basic

Byte Byte

Not supported

by BASIC,

use the

signed integer

(I16) instead

Not supported

by BASIC,

use the

signed long

integer (I32)

instead

Pascal

(Delphi)

Word

Cardinal

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Type

Type Description Range

F32

F64

32-bit single-

precision

floating-point

64-bit double-

precision

floating-point

-3.402823E38

3.402823E38

1.7976831348
62315E308 to

1.7976831348
62315E309

to

C/C++

(for 32-bit
compiler)

float Single Single

double Double Double

Visual Basic

A.2 Function Library

This section provides detailed definitions of the functions available
in the PXI-3980 function library. Each function includes a descrip­tion, list of supported cards, syntax, parameter list and Return
Code information.

A.2.1 TRIG_Init

Description

Initializes trigger I/O function of PXI-3980 controller.
TRIG_Init must be called before the invocation of any other
trigger I/O function.

Supported Controllers

PXI-3980, PXI-3950, PXI-3920, PXI-3910

Syntax

C/C++

I16 TRIG_Init()

Visual Basic

TRIG_Init As Integer

Parameter

None

Return Code

ERR_NoError

Pascal

(Delphi)

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ERR_BoardBusy
ERR_OpenDriverFail
ERR_GetGPIOAddress

A.2.2 TRIG_Close

Description

Closes trigger I/O function of PXI-3980 controller, releasing
resources allocated for the trigger I/O function. Users must
invoke TRIG_Close before exiting the application.

Supported Controllers

PXI-3980, PXI-3950, PXI-3920, PXI-3910

Syntax

C/C++

I16 TRIG_Close()

Visual Basic

TRIG_Close() As Integer

Parameter

None

Return Code

ERR_NoError
ERR_BoardNoInit

PXI-3980

A.2.3 TRIG_SetSoftTrg

Description

Generates a TTL trigger signal to the trigger I/O SMB con­nector on the faceplate or the PXI trigger bus on the back­plane by software command

Supported Controllers

PXI-3980, PXI-3950, PXI-3920, PXI-3910

Syntax

C/C++

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I16 TRIG_SetSoftTrg(U8 Status)

Visual Basic

TRIG_SetSoftTrg (ByVal status As Byte) As
Integer

Parameters

Status

Logic level of trigger signal.

Available value description:

0: Logic low

1: Logic high

Return Code

ERR_NoError
ERR_BoardNoInit

A.2.4 TRIG_Trigger_Route

Description

Routes the trigger signal between the trigger I/O SMB con­nector on the faceplate and the PXI trigger bus on the back­plane. This function also allows routing of the software­generated trigger signal to SMB connector or trigger bus.

Supported Controllers

PXI-3980, PXI-3950, PXI-3920, PXI-3910

Syntax

C/C++

I16 TRIG_Trigger_Route (U32 source, U32 dest,
U32 halfway)

Visual Basic

TRIG_Trigger_Route (ByVal source As Long,
ByVal dest As Long, ByVal halfway As Long) As
Integer

Parameters

source

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Source of trigger routing. It can be one of the following val­ues.

Available value Description

PXI_TRIG_VAL_SMB SMB connector on the faceplate

PXI_TRIG_VAL_SOFT Software-generated trigger signal

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG0 PXI trigger bus #0

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG1 PXI trigger bus #1

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG2 PXI trigger bus #2

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG3 PXI trigger bus #3

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG4 PXI trigger bus #4

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG5 PXI trigger bus #5

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG6 PXI trigger bus #6

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG7 PXI trigger bus #7

dest

Destination of trigger routing. It can be one of the following
values.

Available value Description

PXI_TRIG_VAL_SMB SMB connector on the faceplate

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG0 PXI trigger bus #0

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG1 PXI trigger bus #1

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG2 PXI trigger bus #2

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG3 PXI trigger bus #3

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG4 PXI trigger bus #4

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG5 PXI trigger bus #5

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG6 PXI trigger bus #6

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG7 PXI trigger bus #7

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halfway

Halfway point of trigger routing. This parameter is used only
to route the software-generated trigger signal to the SMB
connector on the faceplate. In this case, the halfway should

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be set as one of the trigger bus lines, otherwise as
PXI_TRIG_VAL_NONE.

Available value Description

PXI_TRIG_VAL_NONE No halfway point

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG0 PXI trigger bus #0

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG1 PXI trigger bus #1

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG2 PXI trigger bus #2

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG3 PXI trigger bus #3

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG4 PXI trigger bus #4

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG5 PXI trigger bus #5

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG6 PXI trigger bus #6

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG7 PXI trigger bus #7

Return Code

ERR_NoError
ERR_BoardNoInit
ERR_Set_Path

A.2.5 TRIG_Trigger_Clear

Description

Clears the trigger routing setting

Supported Controllers

PXI-3980, PXI-3950, PXI-3920, PXI-3910

Syntax

C/C++

I16 TRIG_Trigger_Clear()

Visual Basic

TRIG_Trigger_Clear() As Integer

Parameters

None

Return Code

ERR_NoError
ERR_BoardNoInit

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ERR_Trigger_Clr

A.2.6 TRIG_GetSoftTrg

Description

Acquires the current software trigger state, with default
state after system boot of Logic Low

Supported Controllers

PXI-3980, PXI-3950, PXI-3920, PXI-3910

Syntax

C/C++

I16 TRIG_GetSoftTrg(U8 *Status)

Visual Basic

TRIG_GetSoftTrg (status As Byte) As Integer

Parameters

Status

Returns the logic level of software trigger signal

Returned value:

0: Logic low

1: Logic high

Return Code

ERR_NoError
ERR_BoardNoInit
ERR_Query_Status

PXI-3980

A.2.7 TRIG_Trigger_Route_Query

Description

Acquires the current trigger signal routing path

Supported Controllers

PXI-3980, PXI-3950, PXI-3920, PXI-3910

Syntax

C/C++

I16 TRIG_Trigger_Route_Query (U32* source,
U32* dest, U32* halfway)

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Visual Basic

TRIG_Trigger_Route_Query (source As Long, dest
As Long, halfway As Long) As Integer

Parameters

source

Returns to the current source of trigger routing, with possi­ble values including:

Available Definition Defined Value

PXI_TRIG_VAL_NONE 0

PXI_TRIG_VAL_SMB 2

PXI_TRIG_VAL_SOFT 3

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG0 111

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG1 112

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG2 113

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG3 114

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG4 115

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG5 116

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG6 117

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG7 118

dest

Returns to the current destination of trigger routing, with
possible values including:

Available Definition Defined Value

PXI_TRIG_VAL_NONE 0

PXI_TRIG_VAL_SMB 2

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG0 111

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG1 112

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG2 113

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG3 114

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG4 115

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG5 116

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG6 117

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Available Definition Defined Value

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG7 118

halfway

Returns to the current halfway point of trigger routing, with
possible values including:

Available Value Description

PXI_TRIG_VAL_NONE 0

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG0 111

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG1 112

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG2 113

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG3 114

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG4 115

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG5 116

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG6 117

PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG7 118

Return Code

ERR_NoError
ERR_BoardNoInit
ERR_Query_Status

PXI-3980

A.2.8 TRIG_GetDriverRevision

Description

Acquires the PXI Trigger software driver version; format of the
version number is major.minor1.minor2

Supported Controllers

PXI-3980, PXI-3950, PXI-3920, PXI-3910

Syntax

C/C++

I16 TRIG_GetDriverRevision(unsigned short
*major, unsigned short *minor1, unsigned short
*minor2)

Visual Basic

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TRIG_GetDriverRevision (major As Integer,
minor1 As Integer, minor2 As Integer) As Inte­ger

Parameters

major

Returns the major version number of the pxi trigger software
driver

minor1

Returns the first minor version number of the pxi trigger
software driver

minor2

Returns the second minor version number of the pxi trigger
software driver

Return Code

ERR_NoError
ERR_Query_Revision

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Appendix B - Watchdog Timer

This appendix describes use of the watchdog timer (WDT) func­tion library for the PXI-3980 controller. The watchdog timer is a
hardware mechanism resetting the system when the operating
system or application halts. After starting, periodic reset of the
watchdog timer in the application before expiry is required. Once
the watchdog timer expires, a hardware-generated signal is sent
to reset the system.

B.1 WDT Function Library

B.1.1 InitWDT

Description

Initializes watchdog timer function. InitWDT must be called
before the invocation of any other WDT function.

Supported Controllers

PXI-3980, PXI-3950, PXI-3920, PXI-3910

Syntax

C/C++

BOOL InitWDT()

Visual Basic

InitWDT() As Boolean

Parameter

None

PXI-3980

Return Code

True If watchdog timer is successfully initialized

False If watchdog timer fails to initialize

B.1.2 SetWDT

Description

Sets the timeout value for watchdog timer. The timeout
value uses seconds as a unit. ResetWDT or StopWDT
should be called prior to expiration of the watchdog timer, or
the system will be reset.

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Supported Controllers

PXI-3980, PXI-3950, PXI-3920, PXI-3910

Syntax

C/C++

BOOL SetWDT(unsigned long second)

Visual Basic

InitWDT(ByVal second as Long) As Boolean

Parameter

second

Specifies the timeout value of the watchdog timer.

Value Description

Value Description

If the value of the second parameter is between 0

0 to 255

Over 255

and 255, the resolution of the watchdog timer is 1
second

If the value of the second parameter exceeds 255,
the resolution of the watchdog timer is 1 minute, that
is, if a value of 400 is given, the actual timeout value
is 400/60 + 1 = 7 minutes

Return Code

True If timeout value of watchdog timer is

successfully set

False If timeout value of watchdog timer fails to be set

B.1.3 StartWDT

Description

Starts watchdog timer function. Once invoked, the watch­dog timer countdown starts, and ResetWDT or StopWDT
should be called before the expiration of the watchdog
timer, or the system will be reset.

Supported Controllers

PXI-3980, PXI-3950, PXI-3920, PXI-3910

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Syntax

C/C++

BOOL StartWDT()

Visual Basic

StartWDT() As Boolean

Parameter

None

Return Code

True If watchdog timer starts successfully

False If watchdog timer fails to start

B.1.4 ResetWDT

Description

Resets the watchdog timer to the initial timeout value speci­fied in SetWDT function, and ResetWDT or StopWDT
should be called before the expiration of the watchdog
timer, or the system will be reset.

Supported Controllers

PXI-3980, PXI-3950, PXI-3920, PXI-3910

Syntax

C/C++

BOOL ResetWDT()

Visual Basic

ResetWDT() As Boolean

Parameter

None

PXI-3980

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Return Code

True If watchdog timer resets successfully

False If watchdog timer fails to reset

B.1.5 StopWDT

Description

Stops the watchdog timer.

Supported Controllers

PXI-3980, PXI-3950, PXI-3920, PXI-3910

Syntax

C/C++

BOOL StopWDT()

Visual Basic

StopWDT() As Boolean

Parameter

None

Return Code

True If watchdog timer stops successfully

False If watchdog timer fails to stop

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PXI-3980

Important Safety Instructions

For user safety, please read and follow all instructions,
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES marked in this manual and

on the associated equipment before handling/operating the
equipment.

X Read these safety instructions carefully.

X Keep this user’s manual for future reference.

X Read the specifications section of this manual for detailed

information on the operating environment of this equipment.

X When installing/mounting or uninstalling/removing

equipment:

Z Turn off power and unplug any power cords/cables.

X To avoid electrical shock and/or damage to equipment:

Z Keep equipment away from water or liquid sources;

Z Keep equipment away from high heat or high humidity;

Z Keep equipment properly ventilated (do not block or

cover ventilation openings);

Z Make sure to use recommended voltage and power

source settings;

Z Always install and operate equipment near an easily

accessible electrical socket-outlet;

Z Secure the power cord (do not place any object on/over

the power cord);

Z Only install/attach and operate equipment on stable

surfaces and/or recommended mountings; and,

Z If the equipment will not be used for long periods of time,

turn off and unplug the equipment from its power source.

Important Safety Instructions 55

X Never attempt to fix the equipment. Equipment should only

be serviced by qualified personnel.

X A Lithium-type battery may be provided for uninterrupted,

backup or emergency power.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type;
please dispose of used batteries appropriately.

X Equipment must be serviced by authorized technicians

when:

Z The power cord or plug is damaged;

Z Liquid has penetrated the equipment;

Z It has been exposed to high humidity/moisture;

Z It is not functioning or does not function according to the

user’s manual;

Z It has been dropped and/or damaged; and/or,

Z It has an obvious sign of breakage.

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Getting Service

Contact us should you require any service or assistance.

ADLINK Technology, Inc.

Address: 9F, No.166 Jian Yi Road, Zhonghe District
New Taipei City 235, Taiwan

ᄅקؑխࡉ೴৬ԫሁ 166 ᇆ 9 ᑔ

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Ampro ADLINK Technology, Inc.

Address: 5215 Hellyer Avenue, #110, San Jose, CA 95138, USA
Tel: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone] (USA only)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ADLINK Technology (China) Co., Ltd.

Address: Ϟ⍋Ꮦ⌺ϰᮄᓴ∳催⾥ᡔು㢇᯹䏃 300 ো(201203)
300 Fang Chun Rd., Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park,

Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201203 China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ADLINK Technology Beijing

Address: ࣫ҀᏖ⍋⎔Ϟഄϰ䏃 1 োⲜ߯ࡼ࡯໻ E ᑻ 801 ᅸ(100085)

Rm. 801, Power Creative E, No. 1,

Shang Di East Rd., Beijing, 100085 China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

PXI-3980

ADLINK Technology Shenzhen

Address: ⏅ഇᏖቅ⾥ᡔು催ᮄϗ䘧᭄ᄫᡔᴃು

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

LiPPERT ADLINK Technology GmbH

Address: Hans-Thoma-Strasse 11, D-68163, Mannheim, Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

A1 󰶀 2 ὐ C  (518057)

2F, C Block, Bldg. A1, Cyber-Tech Zone, Gao Xin Ave. Sec. 7,

High-Tech Industrial Park S., Shenzhen, 518054 China

Getting Service 57

ADLINK Technology, Inc. (French Liaison Office)

Address: 15 rue Emile Baudot, 91300 Massy CEDEX, France
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ADLINK Technology Japan Corporation

Address: ͱ101-0045 ᵅҀ䛑ҷ⬄⼲⬄䤯ފ⬎ 3-7-4

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ADLINK Technology, Inc. (Korean Liaison Office)

Address: 昢殾柢 昢爎割 昢爎壟 1675-12 微汾瘶捒娯 8猻

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ADLINK Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Address: 84 Genting Lane #07-02A, Cityneon Design Centre,

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ADLINK Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Indian Liaison Office)

Address: 1st Floor, #50-56 (Between 16th/17th Cross) Margosa Plaza,

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

⼲⬄ 374 ɛɳ 4F
KANDA374 Bldg. 4F, 3-7-4 Kanda Kajicho,
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0045, Japan

8F Mointer B/D,1675-12, Seocho-Dong, Seocho-Gu,
Seoul 137-070, Korea

Singapore 349584

Margosa Main Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore-560055, India

ADLINK Technology, Inc. (Israeli Liaison Office)

Address: 6 Hasadna St., Kfar Saba 44424, Israel
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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