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About this Manual
Overview of Contents
This manual provides the information required to install and configure an MVME4100 Single
Board Computer. Additionally, this manual provides specific preparation and installation
information and data applicable to the board.
The MVME4100 single-board computer, with the Freescale MPC8548E system-on-chip (SoC)
processor, provides a high-performance, cost-effective continuation for currently deployed
VME infrastructure.
This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1, Introduction, lists the features of the MVME4100 base board, standard compliances,
and model numbers for boards and accessories.
Chapter 2, Hardware Preparation and Installation, includes a description of the MVME4100,
unpacking instructions, environmental, thermal, and power requirements, and how to prepare
and install the base board, transition module, and PMC module.
Chapter 3, Controls, LEDs, and Connectors, provides an illustration of the board components and
front panel details. This chapter also gives descriptions for the onboard and front panel LEDs
and connectors.
Chapter 4, Functional Description, describes the major features of the MVME4100 base board.
These descriptions include both programming and hardware characteristics of major
components.
Chapter 5, Transition Module, describes the MVME7216E transition module used with the
MVME4100.
Chapter 6, MOTLoad Firmware, describes the role, process and commands employed by the
MVME4100 diagnostic and initialization firmware MOTLoad. This chapter also briefly describes
how to use the debugger commands.
Appendix A, Battery Exchange, describes the procedure for replacing a battery.
Appendix B, sRelated Documentation, provides listings for publications, manufacturer’s
documents and related industry specification for this product.
Safety Notes, contains the cautions and warnings applicable to the use of this product.
Sicherheitshinweise, is a German translation of the Safety Notes chapter.
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TermMeaning
VITAVMEbus International Trade Association
VMEVMEbus (Versa Module Eurocard)
VPDVital Product Data
XmitTransmit
Conventions
The following table describes the conventions used throughout this manual.
NotationDescription
0x00000000Typical notation for hexadecimal numbers (digits are
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0 through F), for example used for addresses and
offsets
0b0000Same for binary numbers (digits are 0 and 1)
boldUsed to emphasize a word
ScreenUsed for on-screen output and code related elements
or commands in body text
Courier + BoldUsed to characterize user input and to separate it
from system output
ReferenceUsed for references and for table and figure
descriptions
File > ExitNotation for selecting a submenu
<text>Notation for variables and keys
[text]Notation for software buttons to click on the screen
and parameter description
...Repeated item for example node 1, node 2, ..., node
12
.
.
.
..Ranges, for example: 0..4 means one of the integers
Omission of information from example/command
that is not necessary at the time being
0,1,2,3, and 4 (used in registers)
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|Logical OR
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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury
Indicates a property damage message
No danger encountered. Pay attention to important
information
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Summary of Changes
Part NumberPublication DateDescription
6806800H18AJanuary 2009Early access version
6806800H18BApril 2009Update for final release, updated table "Feature List", added
6806800H18CJune 2009Corrected typo in section "Power Requirements"
6806800H18DJune 2010Minor updates to Table 1-1, "Features List"
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"Declaration of Conformity", added section "Serial Number
Label", added weight of the board to section "Mechanical
Data", updated power requirements, added location of
thermally significant components, updated graphic of
switch location, updated connector pinouts, updated block
diagram, updated description of SEEPROM address switch,
editorial changes
Updated section 3.3.3 Connectors on page 51 and 5.5 Rear
Panel Connectors on page 85
6806800H18EMarch 2011Corrected typo in section 2.8 Factory Installed Linux on page
45
6806800H18FAugust 2011Updated Safety Noteson page 125 and Sicherheitshinweise
on page 129
6806800H18GJune 2014Re- branded to Artesyn template.
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Introduction
1.1Features
The MVME4100 Single Board Computer is a VMEbus board based on the MPC8548E Integrated
Processor. It is a full 6U board and occupies a single VME card slot with PMC cards installed. The
MVME4100 is compliant with the VITA standards VMEbus, 2eSST, and PCI-X as listed in
Appendix B, sRelated Documentation.
Target applications for this board are medical imaging, industrial control, radar/sonar, and test
and measure.
Table 1-1 Features List
FunctionFeatures
Chapter 1
Processor / Host Controller /
Memory Controller
System MemoryOne DDR2 SO-CDIMM for SDRAM with ECC
2
COne 8 KB VPD serial EEPROM
I
One MPC8548E Integrated Processor
One e500 core with integrated L2
Core frequency of 1.3 GHz
One integrated four channel DMA controller
One integrated PCI-E interface
One integrated PCI-X interface
Four integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet controllers
One integrated DUART
2
Two integrated I
One integrated Programmable Interrupt Controller
One integrated Local Bus Controller
One integrated DDR2 SDRAM controller
2 GBytes
Up to DDR533
Two 64 KB user configuration serial EEPROMs
One Real Time Clock (RTC) with removable battery
Dual temperature sensor
One SPD for memory on SO-CDIMM
Connection to XMCspan and rear transition module
C controllers
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Table 1-1 Features List (continued)
FunctionFeatures
Flash128 MB soldered NOR flash with two alternate 1 MB boot sectors
NVRAMOne 512 KB MRAM
PCI_E8X Port to XMC Expansion
I/OOne front panel mini DB-9 connector for front I/O: one serial channel
selectable via hardware switch
H/W switch or S/W bit write protection for entire logical bank
4 GB NAND flash
Two front panel RJ-45 connectors with integrated LEDs for front I/O:
two 10/100/1000 Ethernet channels
One front panel USB Type A upright receptacle for front I/O: one USB
2.0 channel
PMC site 1 front I/O and rear P2 I/O
PMC site 2 front I/O
USBOne four-channel USB 2.0 controller: one channel for front panel I/O
EthernetFour 10/100/1000 MPC8548E Ethernet channels: two front panel
Ethernet connectors and two channels for rear P2 I/O
Serial InterfaceOne 16550-compatible, 9.6 to 115.2 Kbaud, MPC8548E,
asynchronous serial channel: one channel for front panel I/O
One quad UART (QUART) controller to provide four 16550-
compatible, 9.6 to 115.2 Kbaud, asynchronous serial channels: four
channels for rear P2 I/O
TimersFour 32-bit MPC8548E timers
Four 32-bit timers in a PLD
Watchdog TimerOne watchdog timer in PLD
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backplane 160-pin VME connector)
2eSST (ANSI/VITA 1.5-2003) compliant
ANSI/VITA 1.7-2003 compliant (Increased Current Level for 96 pin &
160 pin DIN/IEC Connector Standard)
VITA 41.0, version 0.9 compliant
Two five-row P1 and P2 backplane connectors
One Tsi148 VMEbus controller
Form FactorStandard 6U VME, one slot
MiscellaneousOne front panel RESET/ABORT switch
Six front panel status indicators:
Two 10/100/1000 Ethernet link/speed and activity (4 total)
Board fail
User S/W controlled LED
Planar status indicators
One standard 16-pin COP header
One standard 20-pin JTAG header
Boundary scan support
Switches for VME geographical addressing in a three-row backplane
Software SupportVxWorks OS support
Linux OS support
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1.2Standard Compliances
The MVME4100 is designed to be CE compliant and to meet the following standard
requirements.
Table 1-2 Board Standard Compliances
Standard Description
UL 60950-1
EN 60950-1
IEC 60950-1
CAN/CSA C22.2 No 60950-1
CISPR 22
CISPR 24
EN 55022
EN 55024
FCC Part 15
Industry Canada ICES-003
VCCI Japan
AS/NZS CISPR 22
EN 300 386
NEBS Standard GR-1089 CORE
NEBS Standard GR-63-CORE
ETSI EN 300 019 series
Directive 2002/95/ECDirective on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous
Safety Requirements (legal)
EMC requirements (legal) on system level (predefined Artesyn
system)
Environmental Requirements
substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)
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Figure 1-1Declaration of Conformity
E
C Declaration of Conformity
According to EN 17050-1:2004
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Manufacturer’s Name:
Manufacturer’s Address:
Declares that the following product, in accordance with the requirements of 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/
EU and their amending directives,
Product:
Model Name/Number:
has been designed and manufactured to the following specifications:
EN55022: 2006
EN55024 (A1: 2001 + A2: 2003): 1998
2011/65/EU RoHS Directive
As manufacturer we hereby declare that the product named above has been designed to comply with the relevant sections of the above referenced specifications. This product complies with the essential health and safety
requirements of the above specified directives. We have an internal production control system that ensures
compliance between the manufactured products and the technical documentation.
Artesyn Embedded Technologies
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Guan Road West, Shiqi District, 528400 Zhongshan City
Guangdong, PRC
This table lists the available expansion and transition modules for the MVME4100.
Model NumberDescription
MVME7216E-001Transition module, 6E
XMCSPAN-001XMC Expansion, IEEE handles
XMCSPAN-002XMC Expansion, Scanbe handles
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The IPMC712 and IPMC761 I/O modules are not supported on the MVME4100.
1.4.3Serial Number Label
You can find the serial number of your product on a label that is located on the PCB close to the
front panel. The following figure shows a sample label and its location. The actual label on your
product may vary in content and location.
Figure 1-2Serial Number Label Location
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2.1Overview
This chapter provides startup and safety instructions related to this product, hardware
preparation instruction that includes default switch settings. System considerations and
installation instructions for the base board, PMC, and transition module are also described in
this chapter.
A fully implemented MVME4100 consists of the base board plus:
Two single-wide or one double-wide PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) slot for added versatility.
One transition module for support of the mapped I/O from the MVME4100 base board to
the P2 connector.
Up to two optional XMCspan cards.
The following table lists the things you will need to do before you can use this board and tells
you where to find the information you need to perform each step. Be sure to read this entire
chapter, including all Caution and Warning notes, before you begin.
Chapter 2
Table 2-1 Startup Overview
TaskPage
Unpack the hardware.Unpacking and Inspecting the Boardon page 28
Configure the hardware by setting jumpers
on the board and RTM.
Install the MVME7216E transition module in
the chassis.
Install PMC module (if required).Installing Accessories on page 38
Install XMCspan module (if required).XMCspan Installation and Use manual (6806800H03)
Install the MVME4100 in the chassis.Installing and Removing the Board on page 43
Attach cabling and apply power.Completing the Installation on page 44
Install PIM on transition module (if
required).
Ensure that the firmware initializes the
MVME4100
Initialize the boardChapter 6, MOTLoad Firmware
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Configuring the Board on page 34 and SEEPROM Address
Switch, S1 on page 84
Transition Module on page 38
PMC Input/Output Module on page 90
Chapter 6, MOTLoad Firmware
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Table 2-1 Startup Overview (continued)
TaskPage
Examine and/or change environmental
parameters.
MVME4100 Single Board Computer Programmer’s
Reference
Program the board as needed for your
applications.
MVME4100 Single Board Computer Programmer’s
Reference
2.2Unpacking and Inspecting the Board
Read all notices and cautions prior to unpacking the product.
Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect installation and removal can damage circuits or
shorten their life.
Before touching the board or electronic components, make sure that you are working in an
ESD-safe environment.
Shipment Inspection
To inspect the shipment, perform the following steps:
1. Verify that you have received all items of your shipment.
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2. Check for damage and report any damage or differences to customer service.
3. Remove the desiccant bag shipped together with the board and dispose of it
according to your country’s legislation.
The product is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurred during
transportation or any items are missing, contact customer service immediately.
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2.3Requirements
Make sure that the board, when operated in your particular system configuration, meets the
requirements specified in the next sections.
2.3.1Environmental Requirements
The following table lists the currently available specifications for the environmental
characteristics of the MVME4100. A complete functional description of the MVME4100 base
board appears in Chapter 4, Functional Description.
Operating temperatures refer to the temperature of the air circulating around the board and
not to the component temperature.
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Table 2-2 MVME4100 Specifications
CharacteristicsOperatingNonoperating
Operating temperature0 °C to +55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F) entry
air with forced-air cooling
Temperature change+/-0.5 °C/min according to NEBS
Standard GR-63-CORE
Relative humidity5% to 90% noncondensing5% to 90% noncondesning
Vibration-1 G sine sweep, 5-100 Hz, horizontal
Shock-20 G peak (half sine) 11mSec
Free Fall-100 mm (unpackaged) per GR-63-
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Product Damage
High humidity and condensation on the board surface causes short circuits.
Do not operate the board outside the specified environmental limits.
Make sure the board is completely dry and there is no moisture on any surface before
applying power.
2.3.2Power Requirements
Up to 90 W (18 A at 5 V) of power can be supplied to the board in a 5-row backplane. 70 W
(14 A at 5 V) can be supplied in a 3-row backplane. The board requires 18 W to 22 W (3.6 A to
4.4 A at 5 V) to operate. The remainder is available to the PMC site, but you have to make sure
to not exceed 10 A (33 W) on 3.3 V.
The next table provides an estimate of the typical and maximum power required.
Table 2-3 Power Requirements
Board VariantPower
MVME4100-0171Typical: 18 W at +5 V
Maximum: 22 W at +5 V
MVME4100-0173Typical: 18 W at +5 V
Maximum: 22 W at +5 V
The following table shows the power available when the MVME4100 is installed in either a 3row or 5-row chassis and when PMCs are present.
Chassis TypeAvailable PowerPower With PMCs
3-Row70 W maximumBelow 70 W
5-Row90 W maximumBelow 90 W
1. Keep below power limit. Cooling limitations must be considered.
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2.3.3Thermal Requirements
The MVME4100 module requires a minimum air flow of 10 CFM uniformly distributed across
the board, with the airflow traveling from the heat sink to the PMC2 site, when operating at a
55 °C (131 °F) ambient temperature.
2.3.4Thermally Significant Components
The following table summarizes components that exhibit significant temperature rises. These
are the components that should be monitored in order to assess thermal performance. The
table also supplies the component reference designator and the maximum allowable
operating temperature.
You can find components on the board by their reference designators as shown in Figure 2-1
and Figure 2-2 on the next page. Versions of the board that are not fully populated may not
contain some of these components.
The preferred measurement location for a component may be junction, case, or ambient as
specified in the table. Junction temperature refers to the temperature measured by an on-chip
thermal device. Case temperature refers to the temperature at the top, center surface of the
component. Air temperature refers to the ambient temperature near the component.
Table 2-4 Thermally Significant Components
Reference
DesignatorGeneric Description
U12Processor105 °C (+221 °F)Junction
U4, U27Gb Ethernet Transceivers125 °C (+257 °F)Junction
U66MRAM115 °C (+239 °F)Junction
U24VME Bridge122 °C (+251.6 °F)Junction
U22, U25PCI-X to PCI-X Bridge125 °C (+257 °F)Junction
U67PLD90 °C (+194 °F)Junction
U21CPLD85 °C (+185 °)Junction
U2, U34, U35,
U36
XJ1DDR2 SDRAM85 °C (+185 °)Case
Transceivers150 °C (+302 °F)Junction
Maximum Allowable
Component Temperature
Measurement
Location
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Figure 2-1Primary Side Thermally Significant Components
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Figure 2-2Secondary Side Thermally Significant Components
2.3.5Equipment Requirements
The following equipment is recommended to complete an MVME4100 system:
VMEbus system enclosure
System console terminal
Operating system (and/or application software)
Transition module and connecting cables
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2.4Configuring the Board
To produce the desired configuration and ensure proper operation of the MVME4100, you may
need to carry out certain hardware modifications before installing the module.
The MVME4100 provides software control over most options: by setting bits in control
registers after installing the module in a system, you can modify its configuration. The
MVME4100 control registers are described in the MVME4100 Programmer’s Reference.
Prior to installing PMC modules on the MVME4100 base board, ensure that all switches that are
user configurable are set properly. To do this, refer to Figure 2-3 or the board itself, for the
location of specific switches and set the switches according to the following descriptions.
Figure 2-3Switch Locations
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The following sections describe the on-board switches and their configurations for the
MVME4100.
Board Malfunction
Switches marked as "reserved" might carry production-related functions and can cause the
board to malfunction if their setting is changed.
Do not change settings of switches marked as "reserved". The setting of switches which are
not marked as "reserved" has to be checked and changed before board installation.
2.4.1SMT Configuration Switch, S1
An 8-position SMT configuration switch is located on the MVME4100 to control the flash bank
write-protect, select the flash boot image, and control the safe start ENV settings. The default
setting on all switch positions is OFF and is indicated by brackets in Table 2-5.
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Figure 2-4SMT Configuration Switch Position
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Table 2-5 Configuration Switch Settings (S1)
SwitchDescriptionSettingFunction
S1-1 Safe Start
1
[OFF]
ON
Use normal ENV
Use safe ENV
S1-2Boot Block B
Select
S1-3Flash Bank WP[OFF]
S1-4JTAG Pass Thru[OFF]
S1-5 PCI Mode[OFF]
S1-6PCI 66[OFF]
S1-7MASTER WP[OFF]
S1-8Reserved--
[OFF]
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
Flash memory map normal and boot block A selected
Boot block B selected, mapped to highest address
Entire NOR flash not write-protected
Flash is write-protected
When this switch is on, writes to the NOR flash devices are
blocked by hardware. The FLASH BANK WP switch does
not control writes to the NAND flash.
Normal operation
Pass-Through mode
PCI-X mode
PCI-C, 66 MHz mode
PCI-X 100 MHz mode
PCI 66 mode and PCI bus mode controlled by PCI Mode
switch
Master write-protection (WP) disabled
Master WP on to write protect the NOR flash, NAND flash,
MRAM, and I
This switch does not write protect the SPD on the SO-
CDIMM. Other switches and control bits may writeprotect individual devices.
2
C EEPROM devices
1. Switch status is readable from System Status Register 1, bit 5. Software should check this bit and act accordingly.
2.4.2Geographical Address Switch, S2
The Tsi148 VMEbus Status Register provides the VMEbus geographical address of the
MVME4100. The switch reflects the inverted states of the geographical address signals.
Applications not using the 5-row backplane can use the geographical address switch to assign
a geographical address per the following diagram. Note that this switch is wired in parallel with
the geographical address pins on the 5-row connector so these switches must be in the off
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position when installed in a 5-row chassis in order to get the correct address from the P1
connector. This switch also includes the SCON control switches. More information regarding
GA address switch assignments can be found in the MVME4100 Single Board Computer
Programmer’s Reference.
Figure 2-5Geographical Address Switch Position
Table 2-6 Geographical Address Switch Settings
PositionFunctionDefault
S2-1 VME SCON Auto
S2-2VME SCON SEL
S2-3GAP1
S2-4GA41
S2-5 GA31
S2-6GA21
S2-7GA11
S2-8GA01
1. The VME SCON MAN switch is OFF to select Auto-SCON mode. The switch is ON to select manual SCON mode which
works in conjunction with the VME SCON SEL switch.
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2. The VME SCON SEL switch is OFF to select non-SCON mode. The switch is ON to select always SCON mode. This
switch is only effective when the VME SCON MAN switch is ON.
If you are installing the optional MVME7216E transition module, refer to Transition Module on
page 38 for configuration switch settings.
2.5Installing Accessories
This section describes the procedures for installing the MVME7216E transition module, PMCs,
and the XMCspan on the base board.
2.5.1Transition Module
The MVME7216E does not support hot swap. You should remove power to the rear slot or
system before installing the module. Before installing the MVME7216E transition module, you
may need to manually configure the switch and install a PMC I/O Module (PIM). Refer to
Chapter 5, Transition Module, for switch settings and PIM installation.
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Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect installation and removal can damage circuits or
shorten their life.
Before touching the board or electronic components, make sure that you are working in an
ESD-safe environment.
Product Damage
Only use injector handles for board insertion to avoid damage to the front panel and/or PCB.
Deformation of the front panel can cause an electrical short or other board malfunction.
Board Malfunction
Switches marked as “reserved” might carry production-related functions and can cause the
board to malfunction if their setting is changed.
Do not change settings of switches marked as “reserved”. The setting of switches which are
not marked as “reserved” has to be checked and changed before board installation.
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Installation and Removal Procedure
To begin the installation of the transition module in a chassis, proceed as follows:
1. Turn all equipment power OFF and disconnect the power cable from the AC power
source.
2. Remove the chassis cover as instructed in the equipment user's manual.
3. Remove the filler panel(s) from the appropriate card slot(s) at the rear of the chassis
(if the chassis has a rear card cage).
4. Install the top and bottom edge of the transition module into the rear guides of the
chassis.
5. Ensure that the levers of the two injector/ejectors are in the outward position.
6. Slide the transition module into the chassis until you feel resistance.
7. Simultaneously move the injector/ejector levers in an inward direction.
8. Verify that the transition module is properly seated and secure it to the chassis
using the two screws located adjacent to the injector/ejector levers.
9. Connect the appropriate cables to the transition module.
To remove the transition module from the chassis, reverse the procedure and press the red
locking tabs (IEEE handles only) to extract the board.
2.5.2PMC
The PMC connectors are placed to support two single-width PMCs or one double-width PMC.
PMC site 1 supports front PMC I/O and rear PMC I/O via the Jn4 connector. PMC 1 I/O is routed
to the VME P2 connector. PMC site 2 only supports front PMC I/O and does not have a Jn4
connector. The PMC 1 Jn4 user I/O signals only support low-current high-speed signals and thus
do not support current-bearing power supply usage.
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The user-configured switches S1 and S2 are not accessible with a PMC installed in PMC site 2.
The onboard PMC sites are configured to support +3.3 V I/O PMC modules. The onboard PMC
sites may be configured to support 3.3V or 5.0V I/O PMC modules. To support 3.3V or 5.0V I/O
PMC modules, both PMC I/O keying pins must be installed in the holes. If both keying pins are
not in the same location or if the keying pins are not installed, the PMC sites will not function.
Note that setting the PMC I/O voltage to 5.0 V forces the PMC sites to operate in 33 MHz PCI
mode instead of PCI-X mode. The default factory configuration is for 3.3 V PMC I/O voltage.
Follow these steps to install a PMC onto the MVME4100 board.
Installation Procedure
Read all notices and follow these steps to install a PMC on the base board.
Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect installation and removal can damage circuits or
shorten their life.
Before touching the board or electronic components, make sure that you are working in an
ESD-safe environment.
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Product Damage
Inserting or removing modules with power applied may result in damage to module
components.
Before installing or removing additional devices or modules, read the documentation that
came with the product.
1. Attach an ESD strap to your wrist.
2. Attach the other end of the ESD strap to the chassis as a ground.
The ESD strap must be secured to your wrist and to ground throughout the
procedure.
3. Remove the PCI filler from the front panel.
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4. Slide the edge connector of the PMC module into the front panel opening from
behind and place the PMC module on top of the base board.
The four connectors on the underside of the PMC module should then connect
smoothly with the corresponding connectors on the MVME4100.
5. Insert the four short phillips-head screws (provided with the PMC) through the
holes on the bottom side of the MVME4100 and the PMC front bezel and into rear
standoffs.
6. Tighten the screws. Refer to Figure 2-6 on page 42.
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7. Reinstall the MVME4100 assembly in its proper card slot.
Be sure the module is well seated in the backplane connectors. Do not damage or
bend connector pins.
8. If the PMC module was installed in a non-hot swap chassis, replace the chassis or
system cover(s), reconnect the system to the AC or DC power source and turn the
equipment power on.
Figure 2-6Typical Placement of a PMC Module on a VME Module
2.5.3XMCspan
The XMCspan is a carrier module that provides PCI Express expansion capability to the
MVME4100. Refer to the XMCspan Installation and Use manual for details about the XMCspan
and the installation procedure.
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2.6Installing and Removing the Board
This section describes a recommended procedure for installing a board module in a chassis.
The MVME4100 does not support hot swap. You should remove power to the slot or system
before installing the module. Before installing the MVME4100, ensure that the serial ports and
switches are properly configured.
Installation and Removal Procedure
Before you install your module, please read all cautions, warnings and instructions presented
in this section.
Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect installation and removal can damage circuits or
shorten their life.
Before touching the board or electronic components, make sure that you are working in an
ESD-safe environment.
Product Damage
Only use injector handles for board insertion to avoid damage to the front panel and/or PCB.
Deformation of the front panel can cause an electrical short or other board malfunction.
Use the following steps to install the MVME4100 into your computer chassis.
1. Attach an ESD strap to your wrist.
2. Attach the other end of the ESD strap to an electrical ground.
The ESD strap must be secured to your wrist and to ground throughout the
procedure.
3. Remove any filler panel that might fill that slot.
4. Install the top and bottom edge of the MVME4100 into the guides of the chassis.
5. Ensure that the levers of the two injector/ejectors are in the outward position.
6. Slide the MVME4100 into the chassis until you feel resistance.
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7. Simultaneously move the injector/ejector levers in an inward direction.
8. Verify that the MVME4100 is properly seated.
9. Secure it to the chassis using the two screws located adjacent to the
injector/ejector levers.
10.Connect the appropriate cables to the MVME4100.
To remove the board from the chassis, reverse the procedure and press the red locking tabs
(IEEE handles only) to extract the board.
2.7Completing the Installation
The MVME4100 is designed to operate as an application-specific compute blade or an
intelligent I/O board/carrier. It can be used in any slot in a VME chassis. When the MVME4100
is installed in a chassis, you are ready to connect peripherals and apply power to the board.
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Figure 3-1 on page 48 and Figure 5-1 on page 82 show the locations of the various connectors
on the MVME4100 and MVME7216E.
Product Damage
RJ-45 connectors on modules are either twisted-pair Ethernet (TPE) or E1/T1/J1 network
interfaces. Connecting an E1/T1/J1 line to an Ethernet connector may damage your system.
Make sure that TPE connectors near your working area are clearly marked as network
connectors.
Verify that the length of an electric cable connected to a TPE bushing does not exceed
100 m.
Make sure the TPE bushing of the system is connected only to safety extra low voltage
circuits (SELV circuits).
If in doubt, ask your system administrator.
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The console settings for the MVME4100 are:
Eight bits per character
One stop bit per character
Parity disabled (no parity)
Baud rate of 9600 baud
Verify that hardware is installed and the power/peripheral cables connected are appropriate for
your system configuration.
Replace the chassis or system cover, reconnect the chassis to the AC or DC power source, and
turn the equipment power on.
2.8Factory Installed Linux
A bootable ramdisk based Linux image based on the 2.6.27 kernel is available in NOR flash. To
boot this image, use the following MOTLOAD commands:
Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing Linux
Kernel 2.6.27 on a MVME4100 localhost login:
Login as root.
The /root/README.MVME4100_LINUX file provides a brief overview of MVME4100 Linux.
Contact Artesyn Embedded Technologies for kernel patches and additional information on
using MVME4100 Linux.
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3.1Overview
This chapter summarizes the controls, LEDs, connectors, and headers for the MVME4100 base
board. Connectors for the MVME7216E transition module can be found in Rear Panel
Connectors on page 85.
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3.2Board Layout
The following figure shows the components, LEDs, connectors, and the reset switch on the
MVME4100.
Figure 3-1Component Layout
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3.3Front Panel
The following switch, LEDs, and connectors are available on the MVME4100 front panel.
Figure 3-2Front Panel LEDs, Connectors, Switch
Controls, LEDs, and Connectors
3.3.1Reset/Abort Switch
The MVME4100 has a single push button switch to provide both the abort and reset functions.
When the switch is depressed for less than 3 seconds, an abort interrupt is generated to the
MPC8548E PIC. If the switch is held for more than 3 seconds, a board hard reset is generated. If
the MVME4100 is the VMEbus system controller, a VME SYSRESET is generated.
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3.3.2LEDs
The next table describes the LEDs on the front panel of the MVME4100. Refer to Figure 3-2 on
page 49 for LED locations.
Table 3-1 Front Panel LEDs
LabelFunctionColorDescription
BFLBoard FailRedThis indicator is illuminated during a hard
USR1User DefinedRed/YellowThis indicator is illuminated by S/W
reset and remains illuminated until
software turns it off. The LED is
controlled by bit 14 (BDFAIL) of the
VSTAT register in the Tsi148.
assertion of its corresponding register
bits in the Status Indicator Register. See
the Programmer's Guide for further
details.
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GNET1 SPEEDTSEC1 Link / SpeedOff
Yellow
Green
GNET1 ACTTSEC1ActivityOff
Blinking Green
GNET2 SPEEDTSEC2 Link / SpeedOff
Yellow
Green
GNET2 ACTTSEC2 ActivityOff
Blinking Green
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10/100 BASE-T operation
1000 BASE-T operation
No activity
Activity proportional to bandwidth
utilization
No link
10/100 BASE-T operation
1000 BASE-T operation
No activity
Activity proportional to bandwidth
utilization
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3.3.3Connectors
This section describes the pin assignments and signals for the connectors on the MVME4100.
The next table lists the standard connectors on the MVME4100 base board. Refer to Figure 3-1
on page 48 for connector locations. Pin assignments for the connectors are in the following
sections. Some connectors use standard pin assignments in compliance with the VMEbus, IEEE,
PCI, and ANSI/VITA specifications. Links to these specifications are located at Appendix B,
Related Specifications, on page 122.
Table 3-2 Base Board Connectors
Reference DesignatorFunctionNotes
J6XMC Expansion8X PCI-E to XMCSpan
J4ATSEC 1, 10/100/1000 EthernetRJ-45
J4BTSEC 2, 10/100/1000 EthernetRJ-45
Controls, LEDs, and Connectors
GENET 1 on front
GENET2 on front
J11, J12, J13, J14
J21, J22, J23
J1Port 0. Serial Port 1Micro DB-9 console serial port on front
P1VME five-row P1
P2VME five-row P2 on SBC and RTMTSEC3 signals assigned to E1-1 thru E1-4
J2USBSingle channel upright USB connector.
P4Processor COP headerPlanar header for processor COP
P5Boundary Scan headerPlanar header for boundary scan and
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PMC2
Implementing all recommended and
optional VITA32 signals except
RESETOUT#
TSEC4 signals assigned to E2-1 thru E2-4
Serial ports 2-5
USB1 on front
USB2 on RTM
emulation
PLD/flash programming
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3.3.3.1XMC Expansion Connector (J6)
One 76-pin Mictor connector with a center row of ground pins is used to provide XMC
expansion capability. The pin assignments for this connector are as follows:
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3.3.3.2Ethernet Connectors (J4A/J4B)
There are four 10/100/1000 Mb/s full duplex Ethernet interfaces using the MPC8548E Triple
Speed Ethernet Controllers (TSECs). Two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces are routed to the two
front-panel RJ-45 connectors with integrated LEDs for speed and activity indication. The other
Gigabit Ethernet interfaces are routed to P2 for rear I/O. These connectors use standard pin
assignments and are as follows:
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3.3.3.4Serial Port Connector (COM1/J1)
There is one front access asynchronous serial port interface (SP0) that is routed to the micro
DB-9 front-panel connector. You can use the Artesyn part SERIAL-MINI-D2 to convert to a DB9
male connector. The pin assignments for this connector are as follows:
Table 3-12 COM1 Port Connector Pin Assignments
PinSignal
1No Connect
2RX
3TX
4No Connect
5GND
6No Connect
7RTS
8CTS
9No Connect
3.3.3.5USB Connector (J2)
There is one USB Type A connector located on the MVME4100 front panel. The pin assignments
are as follows:
Table 3-13 USB Connector (J2) Pin Assignments
PinSignal
1USB_VBUS (+5.0V)
2USB_DATA-
3USB_DATA+
4GND
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3.3.3.6VMEbus P1 Connector
The VME P1 connector is a 160-pin DIN. The P1 connector provides power and VME signals for
24-bit address and 16-bit data. The pin assignments for the P1 connector is as follows:
The VME P2 connector is a 160-pin DIN. Row B of the P2 connector provides power to the
MVME4100 and to the upper eight VMEbus address lines and additional 16 VMEbus data lines.
The Z, A, C, and D pin assignments for the P2 connector are the same for both the MVME4100
and MVME7216E, and are as follows:
Table 3-15 VME P2 Connector Pinouts
PinP2-ZP2-AP2-BP2-CP2-D
1SP1RXPMC1_IO2+5VPMC1_IO1E1-1+
2GNDPMC1_IO4GNDPMC1_IO3E1-1-
3SPITXPMC1_IO6VRETRY_LPMC1_IO5GND
4GNDPMC1_IO8VA24PMC1_IO7E1-2+
5SP1CTSPMC1_IO10VA25PMC1_IO9E1-2-
6GNDPMC1_IO12VA26PMC1_IO11GND
+12VGND31
(N/C)
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7SP1RTSPMC1_IO14VA27PMC1_IO13E1-3+
8GNDPMC1_IO16VA28PMC1_IO15E1-3-
9SP2RXPMC1_IO18VA29PMC1_IO17GND
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Table 3-15 VME P2 Connector Pinouts (continued)
PinP2-ZP2-AP2-BP2-CP2-D
10GNDPMC1_IO20VA30PMC1_IO19E1-4+
11SP2TXPMC1_IO22VA31PMC1_IO21E1-4-
12GNDPMC1_IO24GNDPMC1_IO23GND
13SP2CTSPMC1_IO26+5VPMC1_IO25I2C_SDA
14GNDPMC1_IO28VD16PMC1_IO27I2C_SCL
15SP2RTSPMC1_IO30VD17PMC1_IO29E1_LINK
16GNDPMC1_IO32VD18PMC1_IO31E1_ACT
17SP3RXPMC1_IO34VD19PMC1_IO33E2_LINK
18GNDPMC1_IO36VD20PMC1_IO35E2_ACT
19SP3TXPMC1_IO38VD21PMC1_IO37GND
20GNDPMC1_IO40VD22PMC1_IO39E2-4-
21SP3CTSPMC1_IO42VD23PMC1_IO41E2-4+
22GNDPMC1_IO44GNDPMC1_IO43GND
23SP3RTSPMC1_IO46VD24PMC1_IO45E2-3-
24GNDPMC1_IO48VD25PMC1_IO47E2-3+
25SP4RXPMC1_IO50VD26PMC1_IO49GND
26GNDPMC1_IO52VD27PMC1_IO51E2-2-
27SP4TXPMC1_IO54VD28PMC1_IO53E2-2+
28GNDPMC1_IO56VD29PMC1_IO55GND
29SP4CTSPMC1_IO58VD30PMC1_IO57E2-1-
30GNDPMC1_IO60VD31PMC1_IO59E2-1+
31SP4RTSPMC1_IO62GNDPMC1_IO61GND
32GNDPMC1_IO64+5VPMC1_IO63+5V
3.4Headers
This section describes the pin assignments of the Headers on the MVME4100.
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3.4.1Processor COP Header (P4)
There is one standard 16-pin header that provides access to the COP function. The pin
assignments for this header are as follows:
The 20-pin boundary scan header provides an interface for programming the on-board PLDs
and for boundary scan testing/debug purposes. The pin assignments for this header are as
follows:
Pin 10 must be grounded in the cable in order to enable boundary scan.
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4.1Overview
The MVME4100 VMEbus board is based on the MPC8548E system-on-chip (SoC) processors.
The MVME4100 provides front panel access to one serial port with a mini DB-9 connector, two
10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with two RJ-45 connectors, and one USB port with one type A
connector. The front panel includes a fail indicator LED, user-defined indicator LED, and a
reset/abort switch.
The MVME7216E transition module provides rear panel access to four serial ports with one
RJ-45 connector per port and two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with t wo RJ-45 connectors. The
transition module also provides two planar connectors for one PIM with front I/O.
The block diagram for the MVME4100 Single Board Computer is shown in Figure 4-1 and the
block diagram for the MVME7216E transition module is shown in Figure 5-2.
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4.2Block Diagram
The following figure is a block diagram of the MVME4100 architecture.
Figure 4-1Block Diagram
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4.3Processor
The MVME4100 is designed to support the MPC8548E processor. The processor is configured
to operate at 1.3 GHz core frequency with a corresponding 533 Mb DDR2 memory bus.
The MVME4100 supports the power-on reset (POR) pin sampling method for processor reset
configuration. The states of the various configuration pins on the processor are sampled when
reset is de-asserted to determine the desired operating modes. Combinations of pull-up and
pull-down resistors are used to set the options. Some options are fixed and some are selectable
at build time by installing the proper pull-up/pull-down resistor. Refer to the MPC8548E
reference manual, listed in Appendix B, sRelated Documentation, Manufacturers Documents on
page 119 for additional details and/or programming information.
4.4I2C Serial Interface and Devices
The MVME4100 provides the following on-board I2C serial devices connected to the
MPC8548E I2C controller 0 interface:
Functional Description
8 KB serial EEPROM for VPD
Two 64 KB serial EEPROMs for user configuration data storage
One 256 byte serial EEPROM on SO-CDIMM for SPD
Maxim DS1375 Real Time Clock
Maxim MAX6649 temperature sensor
8 KB serial EEPROM on RTM VPD
The RTC implemented on the MVME4100 provides an alarm interrupt routed to the MPC8548E
PIC through the control PLD. A DS32KHz temperature controlled crystal oscillator provides the
RTC clock reference. A battery backup circuit for the RTC is provided on-board.
The Maxim digital temperature sensor measures of temperature of the board and also
connects to the temperature diode on the MPC8548E. The temperature sensor also provides
an alarm interrupt routed to the MPC8548E PIC through the control PLD.
The I2C interface is routed to the P2 connector for access to the serial EEPROM located on the
transition module. The device address for the transition module serial EEPROM is user
selectable using the configuration switches. Refer to Chapter 5, Transition Module for
information on the switches.
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For programming information, see the MVME4100 Single Board Computer Programmer’s
Reference.
4.5System Memory
The MVME4100 includes one SO-CDIMM socket. The SO-CDIMM socket supports 1 GByte and
2 GByte DDR2 SDRAM modules. The MVME4100 supports memory speeds up to DDR533.
4.6Timers
Timing functions for the MVME4100 are provided by four global high-resolution timers
integrated into the MPC8548E plus four additional independent 32-bit timers in a PLD.
The four integrated 32-bit timers are clocked by the RTC input which is driven by a 1 MHz clock.
Refer to the MPC8548E reference manual, listed in Appendix B, sRelated Documentation,
Manufacturers Documents on page 119 for additional details and/or programming information.
The clock source for the four 32-bit timers in the PLD is 25 MHz. The timer prescaler must be
configured to generate a 1 MHz timer reference. For programming information, see
MVME4100 Single Board Computer Programmer’s Reference.
4.7Ethernet Interfaces
The MVME4100 provides four 10/100/1000 Mbps full-duplex Ethernet interfaces using the
MPC8548E Ethernet Controllers. Two Broadcom BCM5482S PHYs are used. The Ethernet ports
on the MPC8548E are configured to operate in RGMII mode. Two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
are routed to front panel RJ-45 connectors with integrated LEDs for speed and activity
indication. The other two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces are routed to P2 for rear I/O. For
programming information, see MVME4100 Single Board Computer Programmer’s Reference.
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4.8Local Bus Interface
The MVME4100 uses the MPC8548E Local Bus Controller (LBC) for access to on-board flash and
I/O registers. The LBC has programmable timing modes to support devices of different access
times, as well as device widths of 8, 16, and 32 bits. The MVME4100 uses the LBC in GPCM
mode to interface to two physical banks of on-board flash, an on-board Quad UART (QUART),
an MRAM, and on-board 32-bit timers along with control/status registers. Access timing for
each device type is programmable and depends on the device timing data found in the VPD
during initialization.
A hardware flash bank write protect switch is provided on the MVME4100 to enable write
protection of the NOR Flash. Regardless of the state of the software flash write protect bit in
the NOR Flash Control/Status register, write protection is enabled when this switch is ON.
When this switch is OFF, write protection is controlled by the state of the software flash write
protect bits and can only be disabled by clearing this bit in the NOR Flash Control/Status
register. Note that the F_WE_HW bit reflects the state of the switch and is only software
readable whereas the F_WP_SW bit supports both read and write operations.
Functional Description
The MVME4100 provides a dual boot option for booting from one of two separate boot images
in the boot flash bank which are referred to as boot block A and boot block B. Boot blocks A and
B are each 1 MB in size and are located at the top (highest address) 2 MB of the boot flash
memory space. Block A is located at the highest 1 MB block and block B is the next highest 1 MB
block. A flash boot block switch is used to select between boot block A and boot block B. When
the switch is OFF, the flash memory map is normal and block A is selected. When the switch is
ON, block B is mapped to the highest address. The MAP_SELECT bit in the flash Control/Status
register can disable the jumper and restore the memory map to the normal configuration with
block A selected.
4.8.1Flash Memory
The MVME4100 is designed to provide 128 MB of soldered-on NOR flash memory. Two
Spansion +3.3 V devices are configured to operate in 16-bit mode to form a 32-bit flash bank.
This flash bank is also the boot bank and is connected to LBC Chip Select 0 and 1.
Also included is a second bank of NAND flash, up to 16 GB, connected to LBC Chip Select 2. The
VPD flash packet(s) will determine which devices are populated and the size of the devices.
Programming details can be found in the MVME4100 Single Board Computer Programmer’s Reference manual.
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4.8.2NVRAM
The MVME4100 includes one Freescale 512 MB MRAM device connected to the MPC8548E
device control bus to provide a non-volatile memory that has unlimited writes, fast access and
long term data retention without power. The MRAM device selected is also an extended
temperature device with an operating range from -40 °C to 105 °C/-40 °F to +221 °F. The
MRAM is organized as 256 K by 16. Refer to the data sheet for additional information.
4.8.3Quad UART (QUART)
The MVME4100 contains one Quad UART device connected to the MPC8548E device control
bus to provide additional asynchronous serial ports. The Quad UART provides four
asynchronous serial ports which are routed to the P2 connector. The TTL-level signals of RX, TX,
CTS, and RTS from each port are routed through on-board RS-232 drivers and receivers to the
P2 connector where the signals can be picked up by a transition module. The reference clock
frequency for the QUART is 1.8432 MHz. All UART ports are capable of signaling at up to
115 Kbaud. Refer to the ST16C554D data sheet for additional details and/or programming
information.
4.8.4Control and Timers PLD
The MVME4100 Control and Timers PLD resides on the local bus. The Control and Timers PLD
provides the following functions on the board:
Local bus address latch
Chip selects for flash banks, MRAM, and Quad UART
System control and status registers
Four 32-bit tick timers
Watch Dog Timer
RTC 1 MHz reference clock
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4.9DUART Interface
The MVME4100 provides a front access asynchronous serial port interface using Serial Port 0
from the MPC8548E DUART. The T TL-level signals SIN, SOUT, RTS and CTS from Serial Port 0 are
routed through on-board RS-232 drivers and receivers to the mini DB-9 front panel connector.
4.10PCI-X Port
The PCI-X port on the MPC8548E connects to the TSi148 VMEbus interface and two PCI-X to
PCI-X bridges, PLX PCI6520. The main PCI bus can be configured for 100 MHz PCI-X or 66 MHz
PCI operation.
The secondary side of the first bridge connects to the two PMC sites and is configured
dynamically, with onboard logic, to operate in 33/66 MHz PCI or 66/100 MHz PCI-X mode
depending on the PMCs installed. The secondary side of the second bridge connects to the USB
controller and is configured for 33 MHz PCI mode since the USB controller is only 33 MHz
capable.
Functional Description
4.10.1Tsi148 VME Controller
The VMEbus interface for the MVME4100 is provided by the Tsi148 VMEbus controller. The
Tsi148 provides the required VME, VME extensions, and 2eSST functions. TI SN74VMEH22501
transceivers are used to buffer the VME signals between the Tsi148 and the VME backplane.
Refer to the Tsi148 user's manual for additional details and/or programming information.
4.10.2USB
The NEC uPD720101 USB 2.0 Host Controller provides USB ports with integrated transceivers
for connectivity with any USB compliant device or hub. USB channel 1 is routed to a single USB
connector located at the front panel. DC power to the front panel USB port is supplied via a USB
power switch which provides soft-start, current limiting, over current detection, and power
enable for port 1. Refer to the uPD720101 data sheet for additional details and/or
programming information.
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4.11XMC Expansion
The MVME4100 provides an additional XMC/PMC module capability through the use of a
78-pin stacking connector. This connector is connected to the PCI Express port on the
processor. Up to four additional XMC/PMC modules may be added by using two expansion
boards. Refer to the XMCspan manual for additional details and/or programming information.
4.12Power Supplies
The MVME4100 on-board voltages are generated using Linear Tech LTC3828 dual output two
phase controllers and LTC3416 single output controllers. The following sections detail the
MVME4100 power requirements.
4.12.1Power Sequencing
In order to meet the power sequencing requirements of the various components on the
MVME4100, the power supply controllers implement voltage tracking which allows the power
supply outputs to track each other coincidentally during power up and power down. The
+3.3 V supply output is used as the tracking reference. All supply outputs will reach their final
values within 20 milliseconds during power up.
4.12.2Power Supply Monitor
Logic is provided on-board to monitor the PGOOD signal from the LTC3828 and LTC3416
regulators to determine if the power supply outputs are within tolerance. If any of the power
supplies fail, this logic shuts off the power supplies to avoid any component damage. If the
+5.0 V power supply is still good during a fail condition, a planar red LED (PWR FAIL D9) is
illuminated to indicate the power supply fail condition.
4.12.3Power Supply Filtering and Fusing
Each of the switching power supply inputs on the MVME4100 will have an inductor to reduce
switching noise from being fed back onto the +5.0 V input. The LTC3828 supplies will each have
a 10 A fuse to protect the supplies from over-current in case of component failure.
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4.13Clock Distribution
The clock function generates and distributes all of the clocks required for system operation.
The PCI-E clocks are generated using an eight output differential clock driver. The PCI/PCI-X bus
clocks are generated by the bridge chips from the PCI-E clock. Additional clocks required by
individual devices are generated near the devices using individual oscillators. For clock
assignments, refer to the MVME4100 Single Board Computer Programmer’s Reference manual.
4.13.1System Clock
The system clock is driven by an oscillator. The following table defines the clock frequencies.
Table 4-1 Clock Frequencies
SYSCLKCoreMPX (Platform)DDR2
66.67 MHz1.3 GHz533 MHz266 MHz
Functional Description
4.13.2Real Time Clock Input
The RTC clock input is driven by a 1 MHz clock generated by the Control and Timers PLD. This
provides a fixed clock reference for the MPC8548E PIC timers which software can use as a
known timing reference.
4.13.3Local Bus Controller Clock Divisor
The Local Bus Controller (LBC) clock output is connected to the PLD but is not used by the
internal logic.
4.14Reset Control Logic
There are multiple sources of reset on the MVME4100. The following sources generate a board
level reset:
Power-up
Reset switch
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Functional Description
Watchdog timer
System control register (BRD_RST)
VMEbus reset
A board level hard reset generates a reset for the entire SBC including the processor, local
PCI/PCI-X buses, Ethernet PHYs, serial ports, flash devices, and PLD(s). If the MVME4100 is
configured as the VME system controller, the VMEbus and local Tsi148 reset input are also
reset.
4.15Real Time Clock Battery
There is an on-board battery holder that provides easy replacement of a +3.0 V button cell
lithium battery (BR2325) which provides back-up power to the on-board Real Time Clock. A
battery switching circuit provides automatic switching between the +3.3 V and battery
voltages.
4.16Debug Support
The MVME4100 provides a boundary scan header for boundary scan test access and device
programming. The MVME4100 also provides a separate standard COP header for processor
COP emulation. A signal from the boundary scan header controls a set of buffers that isolate
the MPC8548E onto a single device chain separate from the Boundary Scan chain containing
all of the scannable devices. This is a requirement of some COP debuggers to allow emulator
support for the MPC8548E.
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Transition Module
5.1Overview
This chapter provides information on the MVME7216E transition module’s features. It also
includes a drawing of the module showing the components and rear panel connectors.
Chapter 5
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5.2Transition Module Layout
The following illustration shows the component layout and connectors on the MVME7216E
transition module.
Figure 5-1Component Layout
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5.3Features
The MVME7216E transition module is for I/O routing through the rear of a compact VMEbus
chassis. It connects directly to the VME backplane in chassis’ with an 80 mm deep rear
transition area. The MVME7216E is designed for use with the host MVME4100 board. It has the
following features:
Table 5-1 Transition Module Features
FunctionFeatures
I/OOne five-row P2 backplane connector for serial and Ethernet I/O passed from the SBC
Transition Module
Four RJ-45 connectors for rear panel I/O: four asynchronous serial channels
Two RJ-45 connectors with integrated LEDs for rear panel I/O: two 10/100/1000
Ethernet channels
One PIM site with rear panel I/O
Figure 5-2Block Diagram
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5.4SEEPROM Address Switch, S1
A 4-position SMT configuration switch is located on the MVME7216E transition module to set
the device address of the RTM serial EEPROM device and to control its write protection (if SW4
is OFF, write is enabled). The switch settings are defined in the next table. To see the switch
location, refer to Figure 5-1 on page 82.
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5.5Rear Panel Connectors
The MVME7216E transition module provides the following connectors. All connectors use
standard pin assignments in compliance with the VMEbus specifications.
Table 5-4 Transition Module Connectors
ConnectorFunction
J1A, J1B, J1C, J1DCOM port connectors
J2A10/100/1000Mb/s Ethernet connector
J2B10/100/1000Mb/s Ethernet connector
J10PIM power/ground
J14PIM I/O
P2VME backplane connector
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PMC I/O (PIM) connector J10 routes only power and ground from VME P2 connector. There are
no host I/O signals on this connector. The MVME4100 routes PMC I/O from J14 of PMC Slot 1
to VME P2 rows A and C. The MVME7216E routes these signals (pin-for-pin) from VME P2 to
PMC I/O module connector J14.
Figure 5-4Rear Panel Connectors and LEDs
COM2
COM3
COM4
COM5
ACT
SPEED
ACT
SPEED
G Enet 1
G Enet 2
PMC Site
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There are two sets of ACT and SPEED LEDs, one set for each Ethernet connector. They are
described in the next table.
Table 5-5 Transition Module LEDs
LEDFunction
ACTActivity for Ethernet or Gigabit E Ethernet connector
PMC Host I/O connector J10 routes only power and ground from VME P2. There are no Host I/O
signals on this connector. The MVME4100 routes PMC I/O from J14 of PMC Slot 1 to VME P2
rows A and C. The MVME7216E routes these signals (pin-for-pin) from VME P2 to PMC I/O
Module connector J14. See Table 5-6 and Table 3-8 for the pin assignments.
The MVME4100 routes two 10/100/1000Mb/s full duplex Ethernet interfaces to the VMEbus
P2 connector. The MVME7216E routes these from the P2 connector to the RJ-45 connectors on
RTM panel. These connectors include integrated LEDs for speed and activity indication. The pin
assignments for these connectors are as follows:
Table 5-7 Ethernet Connectors Pin Assignment
Pin #Signal1000 Mb/s10/100 Mb/s
1MDIO0+_DA+TD+
2MDIO0-_DA-TD-
3MDIO1+_DB+RD+
4MDIO1-_DC+Not Used
5MDIO2+_DC-Not Used
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6MDIO2-_DB-RD-
7MDIO3+_DD+Not Used
8MDIO3-_DD-Not Used
5.5.3Serial Port Connectors (COM1/J41A, COM2–COM5/J2A-D)
The MVME4100 routes four asynchronous serial port interfaces, SP1 – SP4, to the VMEbus P2
connector. The MVME7216E routes these from the P2 connector to the RJ-45 connectors on
RTM panel. The pin assignments for these connectors are as follows:
Table 5-8 COM Port Connector Pin Assignments
PinSignal
1No connect
2RTS
3GND
4TX
5RX
6GND
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Table 5-8 COM Port Connector Pin Assignments (continued)
PinSignal
7CTS
8No connect
5.6PMC Input/Output Module
If a PMC Input/output Module (PIM) has already been installed on the MVME7216E, or you are
installing a transition module as it has been shipped from the factory, disregard this procedure
and refer to Transition Module on page 38.
Procedure
For PIM installation, perform the following steps:
1. Attach an ESD strap to your wrist.
2. Attach the other end of the ESD strap to the chassis as a ground.
The ESD strap must be secured to your wrist and to ground throughout the
procedure.
3. Carefully remove the transition module from its packaging and lay it flat on a stable
surface.
4. Remove the PIM filler from the front panel of the transition module.
5. Slide the face plate (front bezel) of the PIM module into the front panel opening
from behind and place the PIM module on top of the transition module, aligned
with the appropriate two PIM connectors. The two connectors on the underside of
the PIM module should then connect smoothly with the corresponding connectors
on the transition module (J10 and J14).
6. Insert the four short Phillips screws, provided with the PIM, through the holes on
the bottom side of the transition module into the PIM front bezel and rear
standoffs. Tighten the screws.
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PIM Alignment
Refer to the following figure for proper screw/board alignment. The example below
may not accurately represent your MVME7216E.
Figure 5-5Installing the PIM
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MOTLoad Firmware
6.1Overview
The MOTLoad firmware package serves as a board power-up and initialization package, as well
as a vehicle from which user applications can be booted. A secondary function of the MOTLoad
firmware is to serve in some respects as a test suite providing individual tests for certain
devices. This chapter includes a list of standard MOTLoad commands, the default VME and
firmware settings that are changeable by the user, remote start, and the alternate boot
procedure.
MOTLoad is controlled through an easy-to-use, UNIX-like, command line interface. The
MOTLoad software package is similar to many end-user applications designed for the
embedded market, such as the real time operating systems currently available.
Refer to the MOTLoad Firmware Package User’s Manual, listed in Appendix B, sRelated
Documentation, for more details.
Chapter 6
6.2Implementation and Memory Requirements
The implementation of MOTLoad and its memory requirements are product specific. The
MVME4100 single-board computer (SBC) is offered with a range of memory (for example,
DRAM or flash). Typically, the smallest amount of on-board DRAM that a SBC has is 32 MB. Each
supported product line has its own unique MOTLoad binary image(s). Currently the largest
MOTLoad compressed image is less than 1 MB in size.
6.3MOTLoad Commands
MOTLoad supports two types of commands (applications): utilities and tests. Both types of
commands are invoked from the MOTLoad command line in a similar fashion. Beyond that,
MOTLoad utilities and MOTLoad tests are distinctly different.
6.3.1Utilities
The definition of a MOTLoad utility application is very broad. Simply stated, it is considered a
MOTLoad command if it is not a MOTLoad test. Typically, MOTLoad utility applications are
applications that aid the user in some way (that is, they do something useful). From the
perspective of MOTLoad, examples of utility applications are: configuration, data/status
displays, data manipulation, help routines, data/status monitors, etc.
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Operationally, MOTLoad utility applications differ from MOTLoad test applications in several
ways:
Only one utility application operates at any given time (that is, multiple utility applications
cannot be executing concurrently).
Utility applications may interact with the user. Most test applications do not.
6.3.2Tests
A MOTLoad test application determines whether or not the hardware meets a given standard.
Test applications are validation tests. Validation is conformance to a specification. Most
MOTLoad tests are designed to directly validate the functionality of a specific SBC subsystem
or component. It is possible for a board's component to fail in the user application but pass
specification conformance. These tests validate the operation of such SBC modules as:
dynamic memory, external cache, NVRAM, real time clock, etc.
All MOTLoad tests are designed to validate functionality with minimum user interaction. Once
launched, most MOTLoad tests operate automatically without any user interaction. There are
a few tests where the functionality being validated requires user interaction (that is, switch
tests, interactive plug-in hardware modules, etc.). Most MOTLoad test results (errordata/status-data) are logged, not printed. Test results are not preserved and therefore not
available to user applications subsequent to their execution. All MOTLoad tests/commands
have complete and separate descriptions (refer to the MOTLoad Firmware Package User’s Manual
for this information).
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All devices that are available to MOTLoad for validation/verification testing are represented by
a unique device path string. Most MOTLoad tests require the operator to specify a test device
at the MOTLoad command line when invoking the test.
A listing of all device path strings can be displayed through the devShow command. If an SBC
device does not have a device path string, it is not supported by MOTLoad and cannot be
directly tested. There are a few exceptions to the device path string requirement, like testing
RAM, which is not considered a true device and can be directly tested without a device path
string. Refer to the devShow command description page in the MOTLoad Firmware Package User’s Manual.
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Most MOTLoad tests can be organized to execute as a group of related tests (a testSuite)
through the use of the testSuite command. The expert operator can customize their
testing by defining and creating a custom testSuite(s). The list of built-in and user-defined
MOTLoad testSuites, and their test contents can be obtained by entering testSuite -d at
the MOTLoad prompt. All testSuites that are included as part of a product specific MOTLoad
firmware package are product specific. For more information, refer to the testSuite
command description page in the MOTLoad Firmware Package User’s Manual.
Test results and test status are obtained through the testStatus, errorDisplay, and
taskActive commands. Refer to the appropriate command description page in the
MOTLoad Firmware Package User’s Manual for more information.
6.3.3Command List
The following table provides a list of all current MOTLoad commands. Products supported by
MOTLoad may or may not employ the full command set. Typing help at the MOTLoad
command prompt will display all commands supported by MOTLoad for a given product.
MOTLoad Firmware
Table 6-1 MOTLoad Commands
CommandDescription
asOne-Line Instruction Assembler
bcb
bch
bcw
bdTempShowDisplay Current Board Temperature
bfb
bfh
bfw
blkCpBlock Copy
blkFmtBlock Format
blkRdBlock Read
blkShowBlock Show Device Configuration Data
blkVeBlock Verify
blkWrBlock Write
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pciSpaceDisplay PCI Device Address Space Allocation
pingPing Network Host
portSetPort Set
portShowDisplay Port Device Configuration Data
rdUser Program Register Display
resetReset System
rsUser Program Register Set
setSet Date and Time
sromReadSROM Read
sromWriteSROM Write
staSymbol Table Attach
stlSymbol Table Lookup
stopStop Date and Time (Power-Save Mode)
taskActiveDisplay the Contents of the Active Task Table
tcTrace (Single-Step) User Program
tdTrace (Single-Step) User Program to Address
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Table 6-1 MOTLoad Commands (continued)
CommandDescription
testDiskTest Disk
testEnetPtPEthernet Point-to-Point
testNvramRdNVRAM Read
testNvramRdWrNVRAM Read/Write (Destructive)
testRamRAM Test (Directory)
testRamAddrRAM Addressing
testRamAltRAM Alternating
testRamBitToggleRAM Bit Toggle
testRamBounceRAM Bounce
testRamCodeCopyRAM Code Copy and Execute
testRamEccMonitorMonitor for ECC Errors
MOTLoad Firmware
testRamMarchRAM March
testRamPatternsRAM Patterns
testRamPermRAM Permutations
testRamQuickRAM Quick
testRamRandomRAM Random Data Patterns
testRtcAlarmRTC Alarm
testRtcResetRTC Reset
testRtcRollOverRTC Rollover
testRtcTickRTC Tick
testSerialExtLoopSerial External Loopback
testSeriallntLoopSerial Internal Loopback
testStatusDisplay the Contents of the Test Status Table
testSuiteExecute Test Suite
testSuiteMakeMake (Create) Test Suite
testWatchdogTimerTests the Accuracy of the Watchdog Timer Device
tftpGetTFTP Get
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Table 6-1 MOTLoad Commands (continued)
CommandDescription
tftpPutTFTP Put
timeDisplay Date and Time
transparentModeTransparent Mode (Connect to Host)
tsShowDisplay Task Status
upLoadUp Load Binary Data from Target
versionDisplay Version String(s)
vmeCfgManages user specified VME configuration parameters
vpdDisplayVPD Display
vpdEditVPD Edit
waitWait for Test Completion
waitProbeWait for I/O Probe to Complete
6.4Using the Command Line Interface
Interaction with MOTLoad is performed via a command line interface through a serial port on
the single board computer, which is connected to a terminal or terminal emulator (for
example, Window’s Hypercomm). The default MOTLoad serial port settings are: 9600 baud,
8 bits, no parity.
The MOTLoad command line interface is similar to a UNIX command line shell interface.
Commands are initiated by entering a valid MOTLoad command (a text string) at the MOTLoad
command line prompt and pressing the carriage-return key to signify the end of input.
MOTLoad then performs the specified action. An example of a MOTLoad command line
prompt is shown below. The MOTLoad prompt changes according to what product it is used on
(for example, MVME6100, MVME3100, MVME4100).
Example:
MVME4100>
If an invalid MOTLoad command is entered at the MOTLoad command line prompt, MOTLoad
displays a message that the command was not found.
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