ADLINK PXIe-3975 User Manual
PXIe-3975
PXI Express™ Embedded Controller
User’s Manual
Manual Rev.: 2.00
Revision Date: Dec 29, 2011
Part No: 50-17035-1000
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Revision History
Revision Release Date Description of Change(s)
2.00 2011/12/29 Initial Release
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PXIe-3975
Preface
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PXIe-3975
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 ExpressCard/34........................................................ 16
2.3.10 Onboard Connections and Settings.......................... 17
2.3.11 Installation Environment ...........................................18
2.3.12 Installing the PXIe-3975 ........................................... 19
2.3.13 Replacing the Hard Drive ......................................... 20
2.3.14 Replacing the Battery Backup ..................................21
2.3.15 Clearing CMOS Jumper (JP1) .................................. 24
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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 ......................................... 28
3.8 Installing the WDT Driver ................................................... 28
4 BIOS Setup ....................................................................... 31
4.1 Starting the BIOS............................................................... 31
4.2 Main Setup......................................................................... 33
4.3 Advanced Setup................................................................. 34
4.4 Chipset Configuration ........................................................ 35
4.5 Boot Setup ......................................................................... 35
4.6 Security Setup.................................................................... 36
4.7 Save & Exit Setup.............................................................. 36
A Appendix: PXI Trigger I/O Function Reference.............. 39
A.1 Data Types......................................................................... 39
A.2 Function Library ................................................................. 40
A.2.1 TRIG_Init ..................................................................40
A.2.2 TRIG_Close .............................................................. 41
A.2.3 TRIG_SetSoftTrg ...................................................... 41
A.2.4 TRIG_Trigger_Route ................................................ 42
A.2.5 TRIG_Trigger_Clear ................................................. 44
A.2.6 TRIG_GetSoftTrg...................................................... 45
A.2.7 TRIG_Trigger_Route_Query ....................................46
A.2.8 TRIG_GetDriverRevision .......................................... 48
A.2.9 CONTROLLER_GetHwRevision ..............................49
A.2.10 CONTROLLER_GetManufacturer ............................ 50
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A.2.11 CONTROLLER_GetModel ....................................... 51
A.2.12 CONTROLLER_GetSerialNumber ...........................51
B Appendix: Watchdog Timer.............................................. 53
B.1 WDT Function Library........................................................ 53
B.1.1 InitWDT..................................................................... 53
B.1.2 SetWDT .................................................................... 54
B.1.3 StartWDT.................................................................. 55
B.1.4 ResetWDT ................................................................ 55
B.1.5 StopWDT .................................................................. 56
Important Safety Instructions .............................................. 57
Getting Service...................................................................... 59
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: PXIe-3975 Functional Block Diagram......................... 3
Figure 2-1: PXIe-3975 Faceplate.................................................. 9
Figure 2-2: PXI Trigger SMB Jack .............................................. 10
Figure 2-3: PXIe-3975 LED Indicators ........................................ 13
Figure 2-4: PXIe-3975 Onboard Configuration ........................... 17
Figure 4-1: BIOS Setup Navigation............................................. 32
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List of Tables
Table 2-1: DVI-I Pin Assignment..................................................... 11
Table 2-2: GPIB Pin Description ..................................................... 12
Table 2-3: LED Indicator Legend.................................................... 13
Table 2-4: USB 2.0 Port Pin Assignment........................................ 14
Table 2-5: PXIe-3975 Ethernet Port Pin Assignments.................... 15
Table 4-1: BIOS Hot Key Functions................................................ 32
Table 4-2: BIOS Main Setup Menu ................................................. 33
Table 4-3: BIOS Advanced Setup Menu......................................... 34
Table 4-4: BIOS Chipset Configuration Menu................................. 35
Table 4-5: BIOS Boot Setup Menu .................................................35
Table 4-6: BIOS Security Setup Menu............................................ 36
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1 Introduction
The ADLINK PXIe-3975 PXI Express™ embedded controller,
based on the Intel® Core™ i5 processor, is specifically designed
for PXI Express-based 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™ i5-520E 2.4 GHz processors, and up to 8 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 memory, the PXIe-3975
utilizes two separate computing engines on a single processor,
enabling execution of two independent tasks simultaneously in a
multi-tasking environment. With a configurable PCIe switch, the
PXIe-3975 can support four links x4 or two links x8 PXI Express
link capability, with maximum system throughput of up to 2 GB/s.
PXI Express-based testing systems typically make up a PXI
Express platform and diversified standalone instruments for complex testing tasks. The PXIe-3975 provides ample interface
choices, including GPIB, USB, and ExpressCard, for connecting
and controlling instruments. The PXIe-3975 series 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
PXIe-3975 is more than equal to the challenges of the most
demanding PXIe-based testing systems.
PXIe-3975
8GB memory addressing is OS-dependent, such that a 32-bit
operating system may be unable to address the full 8GB of
NOTE:
NOTE:
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memory space. To fully utilize the 8GB memory, 64-bit operating systems are required.
1.1 Features
X PXI™-5 PXI Express Hardware Specification Rev.1.0
X Intel
X Dual Channel DDR3 SODIMM
X Maximum System Throughput 2 GB/s
X PXI Express Link Capability
X Pre-installed SATA hard drive at 160 GB, 7200 RPM
X Integrated I/O
X Programmable watchdog timer
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Core™ i5-520E 2.4 GHz processor for maximum
computing power
Z Up to 8 GB 1066 MHz
Z Four Link Configuration: x4 x4 x4 x4
Z Two Link Configuration: x8 x8
Z Supports 2.5" HDD or SSD
Z SATA 3.0 Gb/s
Z Supports AHCI
Z Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports
Z Four USB 2.0 Ports
Z Built-in GPIB (IEEE488) controller
Z DVI-I video connector
Z ExpressCard/34 expansion slot
Z Trigger I/O for advanced PXI™ trigger functions
2 Introduction
1.2 Specifications
PXIe-3975
Front Panel
Connectors
GPIB
connector
USB
connector x4
GbE
connector
GbE
connector
DVI-I
connector
34mm
ExpressCard
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 controller
82574L
GbE controller
82574L
DVI level shifter
PCIe x 1
USB 2.0
2.5" SATA HDD
Trigger Signal
DDR3
800/1066MHz
DDR3
800/1066MHz
PCI
PCIe x1
PCIe x1
Digital
Display I/F
SATA
Intel® Core™
i5-520E 2.4GHz
Processor
Intel FDI DMI
Intel® QM57
Express Chipset
SMBUS
Trigger Bus
Controller
PCIe Gen1 x8
PCIe Gen2.0
swtich
Trigger Bus
PCIe 2.0x4
PCIe 2.0x4
PCIe 2.0x4
PCIe 2.0x4
PXIe Connector
Figure 1-1: PXIe-3975 Functional Block Diagram
Processor
X Intel
X DMI (Direct Media Interface) with 1 GB/s of bandwidth in
®
Core™ i5-520E 2.4GHz processor
each direction
Chipset
Mobile Intel® QM57 Express
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Memory
X Two standard 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets
X Support for +1.5 V DDR3, 800/1066 MHz RAM up to 8 GB
total
X Support for non-ECC unbuffered memory
Video
X DVI output supporting up to 1920x 1200 @ 60 Hz resolution
X CRT 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 both digital and analog video signal out-
put
Hard Drive
Built-in 2.5” 160 GB SATA hard drive, 7200 RPM
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 ports on the faceplate.
GPIB
Onboard IEEE488 GPIB controller through Micro-D 25-pin connector on the faceplate.
ExpressCard/34
34mm wide ExpressCard expansion slot
Trigger I/O
One SMB connector on the faceplate to route an external trigger
signal to/from PXI trigger bus
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Dimensions (3-slot 3U PXIe module)
3U/3-slot PXI/Compact PCI 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 and 2 controller expansion slots
Weight
0.9 kg (exclusive of packaging)
Environmental
Operating temperature 0 to 55°C
Storage temperature -20 to 70°C
Relative humidity 5 to 95%, non-condensing
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
PXIe-3975
Certification
Electromagnetic compatibility:
X EMC/EMI: CE, FCC Class A
X CE Compliance EN 61326-1
The PXIe-3975 meets the essential requirements of applicable
European Directives.
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Power Requirements
Voltage rail 5 V standby 3.3 V 5 V 12 V
Maximum power
consumption
Typical power
consumption
0.12 A 0.75 A 0.76 A 2.81 A
0.11 A 0.72 A 0.54 A 0.9 A
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2 Getting Started
This chapter describes procedures for installing the PXIe-3975
and making preparations for its operation, including hardware and
software setup. Please note that the PXIe-3975 is shipped with
RAM and HDD pre-installed. 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 PXIe-3975 Controller (equipped with RAM and HDD)
X DVI-to-VGA adapter
X PXIe-3975 User’s Manual
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.
PXIe-3975
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.
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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 PXIe-3975 are:
X Windows XP
X Windows 7 32/64bits
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 PXIe-3975 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 operat-
ing 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.
8 Getting Started
2.3 Hardware Instructions
2.3.1 Faceplate Connectors & Indicators
PXIe-3975
E
A
G
C
Figure 2-1: PXIe-3975 Faceplate
D
B
F
H
A PXI Trigger Connector
E LED indicators
(SMB jack)
B DVI-I Connector F 4X Type-A USB
connectors
C GPIB Connector
G 2X Gigabit Ethernet
(Micro D-Sub 25P)
D Reset Button H ExpressCard/34
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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 PXIe-3975 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.
10 Getting Started
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