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Possibly dangerous situation: slight injuries to people or
This Reference Guide is intended for users qualified in electronics or electrical
engineering. Users must have a working understanding of Peripheral Component
Interconnect (PCI), AdvancedTCA
Conventions
NotationDescription
57All numbers are decimal numbers except when used with
R
, and telecommunications.
the notations described below.
00000000
or 0x00000000
0000
or 0b0000
xGeneric use of a letter
nGeneric use of numbers
0.75Decimal number
BoldUsed to emphasize a word
CourierUsed for on−screen output
Courier+BoldUsed to characterize user input
ItalicsFor references, table, and figure descriptions
<text>Notation for variables and keys
[text]Notation for buttons and optional parameters
...Repeated item (example: A1, A2, A3, ..., A12)
16
2
Typical notation for hexadecimal numbers (digits 0 through
F), e.g. used for addresses and offsets
Same for binary numbers (digits are 0 and 1)
No danger encountered. Pay attention to important
information
12PENT/ATCA−717
Possibly dangerous situation: slight injuries to people or
damage to objects possible
NotationDescription
Dangerous situation: injuries to people or severe damage to
Abbreviations
AbbreviationaDescriptiona
A
Dangerous situation: injuries to people or severe damage to
objects possible
A
AC
ANSIAmerican National Standards Institute
APIApplication Programming Interface
APICAdvanced Programmable Interrupt
ECC
EMCElectromagnetic Compatibility
ENEuropean Norm
ESCDExtended System Configuration Data
ESDElectrostatic Sensitive Device
F
FAE
PENT/ATCA−71713
Error−Correction Code
F
Field Application Engineers
AbbreviationaDescriptiona
FCCFederal Communications Commission
FIFOFirst In First Out
FPGAField−Programmable Gate Array
FRUField Replacable Unit
G
GND
I
IDE
IECInternational Electric Code
IPMBIntelligent Platform Management Bus
IPMCIntelligent Platform Management Controller
IPMIIntelligent Platform Management Interface
ISAIndustry Standard Architecture
ISOInternational Organization for
L
LCCB
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LFMLinear Feet per Minute
LPCLow Pin Count
M
MAC
N
G
Ground
I
Integrated Device Electronics
Standardization
L
Line Card Clock Building Block
M
Media Access Control
N
NEBS
NVRAMNonvolatile Random Access Memory
O
OEM
OOSOut−Of−Service
P
PCB
PCIPeripheral Component Interconnect
PEMPower Entry Module
PICMGPCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers
PMCPCI Mezzanine Card
POSTPower−On Self−Test
PROM
14PENT/ATCA−717
Network Equipment Building System
O
Original Equipment Manufacturer
P
Printed Circuit Board
Group
Programmable Read−Only Memory
AbbreviationaDescriptiona
R
R
RAM
ROMRead−Only Memory
RTCReal Time Clock
RTMRear Transition Module
S
S.M.A.R.T.
SATASerial ATA
SCSISmall Computer System Interface
SDRSensor Data Record
SDRAMSynchronous Dynamic Random Access
SELVSafety Extra Low Voltages
SMISerial Management Interface
SPDSerial Presence Detect
SPISerial Peripheral Interface
SRAMStatic Random Access Memory
SROMSerial Read−Only Memory
U
UL
USBUniversal Serial Bus
V
Random Access Memory
S
Software Maintenance and Reference Tool
Memory
U
Underwriters Laboratory Inc.
V
VGA
VLAN
Video Graphics Array
Virtual Local Area Network
Revision History
Order No.aRev.DateDescription
222282AAJune 2004Preliminary Reference Guide
222282ABJanuary 2005Final release version
222282ACFebruary 2005Corrected naming of Ethernet
controllers Intel 82546EB/GB and
82540EM
225444AAMarch 2005Corrected figure showing the switch
locations; corrected description of
SW4−1 default setting; enhanced
description of redundant BIOS
feature
PENT/ATCA−71715
Order No.aDescriptionDateRev.
226132AAMay 2005Changed logo, copyright, ... from
Force Computers to
Motorola;generalized safety notes
regarding maximum combined
power dissipation of installed PMC
modules; in power requirements:
added exceptions applicable to US
and Canada; in standard
compliances: removed IEC60068
(officially withdrawn) and
UL94V−0/1 (already covered by
60950 and NEBS) standard; added
section "Restoring BIOS Default
Settings"; added "Restore BIOS
Default Settings" procedure; added
info on redundant FPGA feature
(section Devices Features and
Datapaths−>FPGA); in switch
setting description and Flashes
section: renamed boot flash to
default flash and user flash to
backup flash; extended description
of redundant flash feature; in
standard compliances section:
added note on NEBS compliance
and grounding; adapted figures
showing the blade face plate to new
Motorola face plate; added note to
section "Updating BIOS"; updated
list of IPMI sensors in section:
Intelligent Platform Management
Controller
in section "Switch Settings"
extended description of "Clear
CMOS RAM" and "Serial COM port
swapping" switch ; extended section
BIOS−>Serial Console
Redirect−>Default Configuration;
added section "About this Manual"
16PENT/ATCA−717
Order No.aDescriptionDateRev.
6806800A15AApril 2006Created separate manual for blade
used in AXP systems; Changed
parallel ATA connector pinout;
modified description of on−board
switches SW4−1, SW4−2 and SW4−4
(default settings were changed);
updated description of Ethernet
switch configuration (new routing);
updated PMC Pn4 pinout
description; extended description of
face plate LEDs; updated
description of P23 backplane
connector pinout; added section:
BIOS−>Crisis Recovery Mode;
updated on−board switch
description: crisis recovery switch
no more reserved;changed location
of two temperature sensors and
adapted list of IPMI sensors;
removed references to full mesh
routing: no longer an available
option; in blade installation:
removed warning regarding plastic
handles (new handles are used
now); updated ordering information
PENT/ATCA−71717
Other Sources of Information
For further information refer to the following documents.a
Note:aCheck the Motorola literature catalog for errata sheets that may be applicable to
the blade.
pcisig.comPCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2
PCI−X Addendum to the PCI Local Bus Specification 1.0
Company or
Organisation
PICMGpicmg.orgPICMG 3.0 Revision 1.0 Advanced TCA Base
SMSCsmsc.comLPC47S422 Enhanced Super I/O Controller Datasheets
Documentwww.
Specification
PICMG 3.1 Revision 1.0 Specification
Ethernet/Fiber Channel for AdvancedTCA Systems
and Application Notes
PENT/ATCA−71719
Safety Notes
This section provides safety precautions to follow when installing, operating, and
maintaining the product.
We intend to provide all necessary information to install and handle the product in this
manual. However, as the product is complex and its usage manifold, we do not guarantee
that the given information is complete. If you need additional information, ask your
Motorola representative.
The product has been designed to meet the standard industrial safety requirements. It
must not be used except in its specific area of office telecommunication industry and
industrial control.
Only personnel trained by Motorola or persons qualified in electronics or electrical
engineering are authorized to install, remove or maintain the product. The information
given in this manual is meant to complete the knowledge of a specialist and must not
be taken as replacement for qualified personnel.
EMC
The blade has been tested in a standard Motorola system and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device in this system, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules,
EN 55022 Class A respectively. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the system is operated in a commercial
environment.
The blade generates and uses radio frequency energy and, if not installed properly and
used in accordance with this guide, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operating the system in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
Installation
Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect blade installation and removal can damage circuits
or shorten their life.
Before touching the blade or electronic components, make sure that you are working in
an ESD−safe environment.
Data loss
Removing the blade with the blue LED still blinking causes data loss.
Wait until the blue LED is permanently illuminated, before removing the blade.
20PENT/ATCA−717
Damage of Blade and Additional Devices and Modules
Incorrect installation of additional devices or modules may damage the blade or the
additional devices or modules.
Before installing or removing an additional device or module, read the respective
documentation
Operation
Blade damage
Blade surface
High humidity and condensation on the blade surface causes short circuits.
Do not operate the blade outside the specified environmental limits. Make sure the
blade is completely dry and there is no moisture on any surface before applying power.
Do not operate the blade below 0°C.
Blade Overheating and Blade Damage
Operating the blade without forced air cooling may lead to blade overheating and thus
blade damage.
When operating the blade, make sure that forced air cooling is available in the shelf.
When operating the blade in areas of electromagnetic radiation ensure that the blade is
bolted on the system and the system is shielded by enclosure.
Injuries or short circuits
Blade or power supply
In case the ORing diodes of the blade fail, the blade may trigger a short circuit between
input line A and input line B so that line A remains powered even if it is disconnected
from the power supply circuit (and vice versa).
To avoid damage or injuries, always check that there is no more voltage on the line that
has been disconnected before continuing your work.
Switch Settings
Blade Malfunction
Switches marked as ’reserved’ might carry production−related functions and can cause
the blade to malfunction if their setting is changed.
Therefore, 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
blade installation.
Blade Damage
Setting/resetting the switches during operation can cause blade damage.
Therefore, check and change switch settings before you install the blade.
PENT/ATCA−71721
Environment
Always dispose of used blades according to your country’s legislation, if possible in an
environmentally acceptable way.
PMC Modules
Limited Power on PMC Modules and RTMs
The blade does not provide an extra fuse for PMC modules and RTMs.
PMC modules and RTMs used together with the blade have to be qualified according
to the following standards: IEC 60950−1, EN 60950−1, UL 60950−1, CAN/CSA C22−2 No
60950−1
Excession of blade‘s power consumption
Exceeding the maximum combined power dissipation of installed PMC modules may
damage the blade.
Make sure that the combined power dissipation of installed PMC modules on the 3.3V
and 5V rail does not exceed 60W.
PMC Module Malfunctioning
Processor PMC modules (as defined in ANSI/VITA 32−2003) can be operated in two
different modes: monarch and non−monarch mode.
Make sure to operate any installed processor PMC modules (as defined in ANSI/VITA
32−2003) only in non−monarch mode.
a
a
a
Damage of Installed Hard Disk
If PPMC/270 or PPMC/280 modules are installed into PMC slot 1 or 2, the heat radiated
by the heat sink of theses PMC modules heats up an installed hard disk that may be
installed at the same time.
a
If PPMC/270 or PPMC/280 modules are installed into PMC slot 1 or 2, make sure not to
have a hard disk installed at the same time.
a
Battery
Blade/System damage
Incorrect exchange of lithium batteries can result in a hazardous explosion.
Therefore, exchange the battery as described in this manual.
Data loss
If the battery does not provide enough power anymore, the RTC is initialized and the
data in the NVRAM is lost.
Therefore, exchange the battery before seven years of actual battery use have elapsed.
22PENT/ATCA−717
a
Data loss
Exchanging the battery always results in data loss of the devices which use the battery
as power backup.
a
Therefore, back up affected data before exchanging the battery.
Data loss
If installing another battery type than is mounted at blade delivery may cause data loss
since other battery types may be specified for other environments or may have a
shorter lifetime.
Therefore, only use the same type of lithium battery as is already installed.
PENT/ATCA−71723
Sicherheitshinweise
Dieser Abschnitt enthält Sicherheitshinweise, die bei Installation, Betrieb und Wartung
des Produkts zu beachten sind.
Wir sind darauf bedacht, alle notwendigen Informationen, die für die Installation und den
Betrieb erforderlich sind, in diesem Handbuch bereit zu stellen. Da es sich jedoch um ein
komplexes Produkt mit vielfältigen Einsatzmöglichkeiten handelt, können wir die
Vollständigkeit der im Handbuch enthaltenen Informationen nicht garantieren. Falls Sie
weitere Informationen benötigen sollten, wenden Sie sich bitte an die für Sie zuständige
Geschäftsstelle von Motorola.
Das Produkt erfüllt die für die Industrie geforderten Sicherheitsvorschriften und darf
ausschließlich für Anwendungen in der Telekommunikationsindustrie und im
Zusammenhang mit Industriesteuerungen verwendet werden.
Installation, Wartung und Betrieb dürfen nur von durch Motorola ausgebildetem oder
im Bereich Elektronik oder Elektrotechnik qualifiziertem Personal durchgeführt
werden. Die in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Informationen dienen ausschließlich
dazu, das Wissen von Fachpersonal zu ergänzen, können es aber in keinem Fall
ersetzen.
EMV
Das Blade wurde in einem Motorola Standardsystem getestet. Es erfüllt die für digitale
Geräte der Klasse A gültigen Grenzwerte in einem solchen System gemäß den
FCC−Richtlinien Abschnitt 15 bzw. EN 55022 Klasse A. Diese Grenzwerte sollen einen
angemessenen Schutz vor Störstrahlung beim Betrieb des Blades in Gewerbe− sowie
Industriegebieten gewährleisten.
Das Blade arbeitet im Hochfrequenzbereich und erzeugt Störstrahlung. Bei
unsachgemäßem Einbau und anderem als in diesem Handbuch beschriebenen Betrieb
können Störungen im Hochfrequenzbereich auftreten.
Warnung! Dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im
Wohnbereich Funkstörungen verursachen. In diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt
werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen.
Installation
Beschädigung von Schaltkreisen
Elektrostatische Entladung und unsachgemäßer Ein− und Ausbau von Blades kann
Schaltkreise beschädigen oder ihre Lebensdauer verkürzen.
Bevor Sie Blades oder elektronische Komponenten berühren, vergewissern Sie sich,
daß Sie in einem ESD−geschützten Bereich arbeiten.
24PENT/ATCA−717
Betrieb
Datenverlust
Wenn Sie das Blade aus dem Shelf herausziehen, und die blaue LED blinkt noch,
gehen Daten verloren.
Warten Sie bis die blaue LED durchgehend leuchtet, bevor Sie das Blade herausziehen.
Beschädigung des Blades und von Zusatzmodulen
Fehlerhafte Installation von Zusatzmodulen, kann zur Beschädigung des Blades und
der Zusatzmodule führen.
Lesen Sie daher vor der Installation von Zusatzmodulen die zugehörige
Dokumentation.
Beschädigung des Blades
Hohe Luftfeuchtigkeit und Kondensat auf der Oberfläche des Blades können zu
Kurzschlüssen führen.
Betreiben Sie das Blade nur innerhalb der angegebenen Grenzwerte für die relative
Luftfeuchtigkeit und Temperatur. Stellen Sie vor dem Einschalten des Stroms sicher,
dass sich auf dem Blade kein Kondensat befindet und betreiben Sie das Blade nicht
unter 0°C.
a
Überhitzung und Beschädigung des Blades
Betreiben Sie das Blade ohne Zwangsbelüftung, kann das Blade überhitzt und
schließlich beschädigt werden.
Bevor Sie das Blade betreiben, müssen Sie sicher stellen, dass das Shelf über eine
Zwangskühlung verfügt.
Wenn Sie das Blade in Gebieten mit starker elektromagnetischer Strahlung betreiben,
stellen Sie sicher, dass das Blade mit dem System verschraubt ist und das System
durch ein Gehäuse abgeschirmt wird.
Verletzungen oder Kurzschlüsse
Blade oder Stromversorgung
Falls die ORing Dioden des Blades durchbrennen, kann das Blade einen Kurzschluss
zwischen den Eingangsleitungen A und B verursachen. In diesem Fall ist Leitung A
immer noch unter Spannung, auch wenn sie vom Versorgungskreislauf getrennt ist
(und umgekehrt).
Prüfen Sie deshalb immer, ob die Leitung spannungsfrei ist, bevor Sie Ihre Arbeit
fortsetzen, um Schäden oder Verletzungen zu vermeiden.
PENT/ATCA−71725
Schaltereinstellungen
Fehlfunktion des Blades
Schalter, die mit ’Reserved’ gekennzeichnet sind, können mit produktionsrelevanten
Funktionen belegt sein. Das Ändern dieser Schalter kann im normalen Betrieb
Störungen auslösen.a
Verstellen Sie nur solche Schalter, die nicht mit ’Reserved’ gekennzeichnet sind.
Prüfen und ändern Sie die Einstellungen der nicht mit ’Reserved’ gekennzeichneten
Schalter, bevor Sie das Blade installieren.
Beschädigung der Blade
Das Verstellen von Schaltern während des laufenden Betriebes kann zur Beschädigung
des Blades führen.
Prüfen und ändern Sie die Schaltereinstellungen, bevor Sie das Blade installieren.
Umweltschutz
Entsorgen Sie alte Batterien und/oder Blades stets gemäß der in Ihrem Land gültigen
Gesetzgebung, wenn möglich immer umweltfreundlich.
PMC−Module
Begrenzte Leistung auf dem PMC−Modul und RTM
Das Blade verfuegt ueber keine Sicherung fuer PMC−Module und RTMs.
PMC−Module und RTMs, die zusammen mit dem Blade eingesetzt werden, muessen
gemaess den folgenden Standards qualifiziert sein: IEC 60950−1, EN 60950−1, UL
60950−1, CAN/CSA C22−2 No 60950−1
Ueberschreitung der zulaessigen Leistungsaufnahme des Blades
Wird die maximal zulaessige Leistungsaufnahme fuer alle installierten PMC−Module
zusammen ueberschritten, so kann dies zu einer Beschaedigung des Blades fuehren.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Leistungsaufnahme aller installierten PMC−Module
zusammen auf der 3.3V− und 5V−Schiene insgesamt 60W nicht ueberschreitet.
Fehlfunktion von PMC−Modulen
Prozessor−PMC−Module (ANSI/VITA 32−2003) koennen generell in zwei Modi
betrieben werden: Monarch− und Nonmonarch−Modus.
Betreiben Sie auf dem Blade installierte PMC−Module (ANSI/VITA 32−2003) nur im
Nonmonarch−Modus.
a
a
26PENT/ATCA−717
Beschaedigung einer installierten Festplatte
Falls PPMC/270 oder PPMC/280−PMC−Module in PMC−Slot 1 oder 2 installiert sind,
erhitzen die Kuehlkoerper dieser PMC−Module eine moeglicherweise gleichzeitig
installierte Festplatte.
Falls PPMC/270− oder PPMC/280−PMC−Module in den PMC−Slots 1 oder 2 installiert
sind, stellen Sie sicher, dass keine Festplatte zur gleichen Zeit auf dem Blade installiert
ist.
Batterie
Beschaedigung des Blades/des Systems
Fehlerhafter Austausch von Lithium−Batterien kann zu gefährlichen Explosionen
führen.
Fuehren Sie den Austausch so durch, wie er in diesem Manual beschrieben ist.
Datenverlust
Wenn die Batterie nur noch ungenügend geladen ist, wird der RTC zurückgesetzt und
Daten im NVRAM gehen verloren.
Tauschen Sie daher die Batterie innerhalb einer Zeit von spätestens sieben Jahren aus.a
Datenverlust
Der Austausch der Batterie führt unweigerlich zu Datenverlust bei Bauteilen, die die
Batterie als Backup verwenden.
Sichern Sie daher alle Daten, die bei Austausch der Batterie verloren gehen.a
a
a
a
a
Datenverlust
Wenn Sie einen anderen Batterietyp installieren als der, der bei Auslieferung des
Blades installiert war, kann Datenverlust die Folge sein, da die neu installierte Batterie
für andere Umgebungsbedingungen oder eine andere Lebenszeit ausgelegt sein
könnte.
Verwenden Sie daher den gleichen Batterietyp, der bei Auslieferung des Blades
installiert war.
This Reference Guide provides the information you need to install, access and operate the
a
blade.
Organization of this Manual
The Reference Guide is organized as follows.a
Table 1: Organization of this Manual
Chapter
Using this GuideLists all conventions and abbreviations used in this manual and
Other Sources of InformationLists related documentation and specifications
Safety NotesProvides safety relevant information when handling the product
SicherheitshinweiseGerman translation of the Safety Notes section
IntroductionProvides a basic overview of the features of the product and this
InstallationOutlines the installation requirements, hardware accessories,
Controls, Indicators and
Connectors
BIOSDescribes the basic features of the blade’s BIOS. Also explains how
Devices’ Features and Data PathsProvides detailled information on the devices, such as controllers,
Maps and RegistersProvides information that is relevant for programmers, such as
Battery Exchange
Description
outlines the revision history
manual
switch settings, installation and removal procedures
Describes the LEDs, keys, and connectors of the product
to restore the BIOS default settings and how to connect to the blade
using the serial console redirect feature.a
CPU etc., used on the blade and how they are interconnected
register reference and memory mapsa
Describes how to exchange the blade’s on−board battery
Feedback
Motorola welcomes and appreciates your comments on its documentation. We want to
know what you think about our manuals and how we can make them better. Mail
comments to:
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PENT/ATCA−71729
IntroductionAbout this Manual
Sreader−comments@mcg.mot.com
In all your correspondence, please list your name, position, and company. Be sure to
include the title, part number, and revision of the manual and tell how you used it.
30PENT/ATCA−717
FeaturesIntroduction
Features
The PENT/ATCA−717 is an AdvancedTCA compliant single blade computer offering
high processing performance. Four on−board PMC sites, GBit Ethernet connection to the
AdvancedTCA Base and Fabric interface as well as standard I/O interfaces make it ideal
for telecommunication and datacom applications. An on−board 16−port Ethernet switch
allows switching between PMC sites, Base and Fabric interface and the base board.
Important features are:
SPentium M processor with up to 1.8 GHz speed
SUp to four GByte main memory DDR2 SDRAM with ECC protection
SDesigned for PICMG 3.0 and 3.1 compliant systems
S16−port Ethernet switch with host interface for configuration and management
SRedundant AdvancedTCA Base interface
aaa
SUp to eight AdvancedTCA Fabric Channel interfaces
SFour 64−bit/100MHz PCI−X compliant PMC slots
STwo USB 2.0 interfaces at face plate
SOptional on−board CompactFlash and 2.5 inch hard disk
SSupport for Windows 2000/2003 and Carrier Grade Linux Ed. 3.1
SIntelligent Platform Management Controller (IPMC) compliant to IPMI V.1.5 with
redundant IPMB support
SSupport for four PMC Modules with Telecom clocking synchronization
SDifferent accessory kits, for example:
−Rear Transition Modules (RTMs)
−CMC debug module
−Hard disk accessory kit
−Cable accessory kits
a
PENT/ATCA−71731
IntroductionStandard Compliances
Standard Compliances
StandardDescription
UL 60950−1
EN 60950−1
IEC 60950−1
CAN/CSA C22.2 No 60950−1
EN 55022
EN 55024
EN 300386
FCC Part 15a
ANSI/IPC−A610 Rev.C Class 2
ANSI/IPC−7711
ANSI/IPC−7721
ANSI−J−001...003
ISO 8601Y2K compliance
NEBS Standard GR−63−CORE,
NEBS Standard GR−1089 CORE
PICMG 3.0 R1.0
Legal safety requirements
EMC requirements on system level (predefined
Motorola system)
Manufacturing Requirements
NEBS level three
Product is designed to support NEBS level three.
The compliance tests must be done with the
customer target system.
Defines mechanics, blade dimensions, power
distribution, power and data connectors, and
system management
Note:aThis blade contains an embedded power source rated >150W. To achieve NEBS
compliance on system level, Shelf Ground (chassis ground) and Logic Ground (logic
signal return) have to be connected. The connection may be implemented inside the
shelf, e.g. at the backplane, or the shelf has to provide a possibility to lead Logic
Ground out of the shelf for external connection to Central Office Ground. For further
information refer to Telcordia GR−1089−CORE, section 9.8.2, requirement R9−14.
a
32PENT/ATCA−717
Ordering InformationIntroduction
Ordering Information
When ordering the board variants, upgrades and accessories, use the order numbers
given below.
Product Nomenclature
In the following you find the key for the product name extensions.aa
PENT/ATCA−717/xx−yyyy
xxMain memory in GByte
yyyyCPU frequency in MHz
Order Numbers
The table below is an excerpt from the blade’s ordering information. Ask your local
Motorola representative for the current ordering information.
Note:aThis manual describes the blades listed below (PCA revision 1.3) and is
delivered with these blades. For blades with other PCA revisions refer to the manuals
that are delivered with those blades.
Table 2: Ordering Information
Order Number
1230652G−1800Two GByte main memory, 1800 MHz CPU
1230664G−1800Four GByte main memory, 1800 MHz CPU
The table below is an excerpt from the blade’s accessories ordering information. Ask your
local Motorola representative for the current ordering information.
aa
aaaa
a
PENT/ATCA−717/Description
frequency; (PCA revision 1.3)aa
frequency; (PCA revision 1.3)
aaaa
Table 3: Accessories Ordering Information
Order Number
123036ACC/ARTM−717Rear transition module for
120980ACC/ATCA−715/HDDParallel ATA hard disk
PENT/ATCA−71733
AccessoryDescription
PENT/ATCA−717 bladesa
Provides access to four serial interfaces
deriving from PMCs as well as two USB
2.0, two serial, two SATA and one
keyboard/mouse interface; supports
PPMC−280 modules installed on the
PENT/ATCA−717
To install the blade, the following steps are necessary and described in detail in the
sections of this chapter. The installation takes about five minutes.
Start installation
Make sure power and
environmental
requirements are met
Set on−board switches, if
applicable
Install on−board hardware
accessories, if applicable
Install Rear Transition
Module, if applicable
Install blade
Install cable accessories,
if applicable
Installation
finished
36PENT/ATCA−717
RequirementsInstallation
Requirements
In order to meet the environmental requirements, the blade has to be tested in the system
in which it is to be installed.
Before you power up the blade, calculate the power needed according to your
combination of blade upgrades and accessories.
Environmental Requirements
The environmental conditions must be tested and proven in the shelf configuration used.
The conditions refer to the surrounding of the blade within the user environment.
Note:a
SThe environmental requirements of the blade may be further limited down due to
installed accessories, such as hard disks or PMC modules, with more restrictive
environmental requirements
a
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SOperating temperatures refer to the temperature of the air circulating around the
blade and not to the actual component temperature.
SBlade damage
Blade surface
High humidity and condensation on the blade surface causes short circuits.
Do not operate the blade outside the specified environmental limits. Make sure the
blade is completely dry and there is no moisture on any surface before applying
power. Do not operate the blade below 0°C.
SBlade Overheating and Blade Damage
Operating the blade without forced air cooling may lead to blade overheating and
thus blade damage.
When operating the blade, make sure that forced air cooling is available in the
shelf.
Table 4: Environmental Requirements
Requirement
Temperature
OperatingNon−Operating
0°C to +55°C (may be
further limited by
installed
accessories)aaaa
–40°C to +85°C (may be
further limited by
installed accessories)aa
Temp. Change
PENT/ATCA−71737
a +/– 0.5°C/mina +/– 1°C/min
InstallationRequirements
RequirementNon−OperatingOperating
Rel. Humidity5% to 95% non
condensing at +40°
Altitude–300 m to +3,000 m–300 m to +13,000 m
Vibration
20 to 2000Hz2 g(RMS) random2 g(RMS) random
Shock5 g/30 ms half sine15 g/11 ms half sine
Free Fall
aa1,200 mm/all edges and
5% to 95% non condensing
at +40°C
corners (packed state)
100 mm/3 axis (unpacked)
To guarantee proper blade operation, you have to make sure that the temperatures at the
following locations are not exceeded. If not stated otherwise, the temperatures should be
measured by placing a sensor exactly at the given locations.
Location No.ComponentTemperature Limit
1Pentium M CPU
2Intel 82540EM Gbit Ethernet controller
3Intel 6300ESB Southbridge
4Lithium battery
1)
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100 °C
100 °C
105 °C
70 °C
5Intel 82546EB/GB Dual Gbit Ethernet
controller
6Electrolytic capacitor CE9902
7Electrolytic capacitor CE9903
8Ericsson DC/DC converter
9QM48T DC/DC converter
10
1)
Temperature must be measured via on−die sensor which can be accessed via IPMI
Power MOSFET IRF 6603
90 °C
100 °C
100 °C
90 °C
115 °Ca
(105 °C coated blade variant)
105 °C
38PENT/ATCA−717
RequirementsInstallation
Figure 1: Location of Critical Blade Temperature Spots (Blade Top Side)
PENT/ATCA−71739
InstallationRequirements
10
Figure 2: Location of Critical Blade Temperature Spots (Blade Bottom Side)
Power Consumption
The blade′s power requirements depend on the installed hardware accessories. If you
want to install accessories on the board, the load of the respective accessory has to be
added to that of the blade.In the following table you will find typical examples of power
requirements with and without accessories installed. For information on the accessories’
power requirements, refer to the documentation delivered together with the respective
accessory or consult your local Motorola representative for further details.
The blade must be connected to a TNV−2 or a safety−extra−low−voltage (SELV) circuit. A
TNV−2 circuit is a circuit whose normal operating voltages exceed the limits for a SELV
circuit under normal operating conditions, and which is not subject to overvoltages from
telecommunication networks.
Table 5: Power Requirements
Characteristic
Rated Voltage
Exception in the US and Canada
Operating Voltage
Exception in the US and Canada
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Value
−48VDC to −60VDC
−48VDC
−40.5VDC to −72VDC
−40.5VDC to −60VDC
40PENT/ATCA−717
RequirementsInstallation
CharacteristicValue
Max. current3.6A
Max. power consumption of blade equipped with
4 GByte SDRAM without accessories
Max. total power consumption of all four PMC
sites
Max. total power consumption of all installed
blade accessories (PMCs + hard disk)
75W
60W
65W
The blade provides two independent power inputs according to the AdvancedTCA
Specification. Each input has to be equipped with an additional fuse of max. 90A located
either in the shelf where the blade is installed or the power entry module (PEM).
PENT/ATCA−71741
InstallationSwitch Settings
Switch Settings
The blade provides the on−board switches SW2, SW3, SW4 and SW7. The following figure
shows their location. Note that in the switch drawings the switch handle is represented by
a little white square and that the shown switch settings reflect the default switch
settings.
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Figure 3: Location of On−board Switches
42PENT/ATCA−717
Switch SettingsInstallation
SBlade Malfunction
Switches marked as ’reserved’ might carry production−related functions and can
cause the blade to malfunction if their setting is changed.
Therefore, 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
blade installation.
SBlade Damage
Setting/resetting the switches during operation can cause blade damage.
Therefore, check and change switch settings before you install the blade.
Table 6: Switch Settings
Switch
SW2−1Reserved (default: OFF)
SW2−2Reserved (default: OFF)
SW2−3Clear CMOS RAM contentaa
SW2−4BIOS crisis recovery mode
SW3−1Reserved (default: OFF)
SW3−2Reserved (default: OFF)
SW3−3Reserved (default: OFF)
SW3−4Serial COM interface swapping at blade start−up
Description
OFF: Normal operation (default)
ON: Clear CMOS RAM
For the exact procedure of how to clear the CMOS RAM content,
i.e. restore the default BIOS settings, refer toasection "Restoring
BIOS Default Settings" on pagea91.a
OFF: Disabled (default)
ON: Enabled
For details refer toasection "BIOS Crisis Recovery Mode" on
pagea86.
OFF: No swapping (default)
As a result, COM1 and COM2 are accessible at an installed RTM,
COM3 and COM4 are accessible at an installed CMC module
ON: COM1 is swapped with COM 3, and COM 2 is swapped
with COM 4
As a result, COM1 and COM2 are accessible at an installed CMC
module, and COM3 and COM4 are accessible at an installed
RTM
PENT/ATCA−71743
InstallationSwitch Settings
SwitchDescription
Note: the routing described above is only applicable to BIOS
versions w 2.0.0. Earlier BIOS versions used a different routing.
For further information refer to
theaPENT/ATCA−715/717/7105/7107 BIOS Information Sheeta
which can be downloaded from the former Force Computers
S.M.A.R.T. server or the Motorola literature catalog web site.aNote: The COM port swapping can also be enabled via a System
Boot Option IPMI command. COM port swapping is enabled if
either the switch or the IPMI command or both enable it. For
further details about the System Boot Option IPMI command,
refer to theaPENT/ATCA−715/717/7105/7107: Control via IPMIProgrammer’s Guide.
OFF: Write−enabled (default)
ON: Write−disableda
For details on the flash devices and the blade’s redundant BIOS
feature, refer toasection "Flash Devices" on pagea113.
OFF: Write−enabled (default)
ON: Write−disabled
For details on the flash devices and the blade’s redundant BIOS
feature, refer toasection "Flash Devices" on pagea113.
OFF: Write−enabled (default)a
ON: Write−disabled
For details on the flash devices and the blade’s redundant BIOS
feature, refer toasection "Flash Devices" on pagea113.
SW7−1Routing of PMC slot 1 Pn4 connector pins 30 and 31
OFF: Pin 30 and 31 are routed to zone 3 backplane connector and
are available as PMC I/O signals (default)
ON: Pin 30 and 31 hold clock reference signals generated by
clock synchronization building block
SW7−2
Routing of PMC slot 2 Pn4 connector pins 30 and 31
OFF: Pin 30 and 31 are routed to zone 3 backplane connector and
are available as PMC I/O signals (default)
ON: Pin 30 and 31 hold clock reference signals generated by
clock synchronization building block
44PENT/ATCA−717
Switch SettingsInstallation
SwitchDescription
SW7−3Routing of PMC slot 3 Pn4 connector pins 30 and 31
OFF: Pin 30 and 31 are routed to zone 3 backplane connector and
are available as PMC I/O signals (default)
ON: Pin 30 and 31 hold clock reference signals generated by
clock synchronization building block
SW7−4Routing of PMC slot 4 Pn4 connector pins 30 and 31
OFF: Pin 30 and 31 are routed to zone 3 backplane connector and
are available as PMC I/O signals (default)
ON: Pin 30 and 31 hold clock reference signals generated by
clock synchronization building block
PENT/ATCA−71745
InstallationOn−Board Hardware Accessories
On−Board Hardware Accessories
The following hardware upgrades can be installed on the blade:
SPMC modules
SHard Disk
SCompactFlash card
SCMC module
PMC Modules
The blade provides four PMC slots supporting PCI/PCI−X based PMC modules. When
operated in PCI mode, PMC modules run at 33/66Mhz, when operated in PCI−X mode
they run at 66/100MHz. All four PMC slots use a signaling level of 3.3V.
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The four PMC slots are numbered from 1 to 4. Their location is shown in the following
figure.
a
46PENT/ATCA−717
On−Board Hardware AccessoriesInstallation
Figure 4: Location of PMC Slots
PMC slots 1 and 2 belong to one PCI segment and PMC slots 3 and 4 belong to another
PCI segment. Within the same PCI segment, it is possible to install two PMC modules of
different modes (PCI/PCI−X) and speeds (33/66/100 MHz). The PMC module with the
overall lower performance (combination of speed and PCI mode) determines the speed
and PCI mode of the second PMC module.
aaa
Example:aA PMC module supporting PCI−X/66MHz is installed into PMC slot 1 and a
PMC module supporting PCI/66MHz is installed into PMC slot 2. In this case both PMC
modules are operated in PCI/66 MHz mode because the PMC module with the overall
less performance is the one supporting PCI/66 MHz and consequently the second PMC
module is operated in this mode as well.
a
Before installing PMC modules, the following general safety notes must be observed.a
PENT/ATCA−71747
InstallationOn−Board Hardware Accessories
SLimited Power on PMC Modules and RTMs
The blade does not provide an extra fuse for PMC modules and RTMs.
PMC modules and RTMs used together with the blade have to be qualified
according to the following standards: IEC 60950−1, EN 60950−1, UL 60950−1,
CAN/CSA C22−2 No 60950−1
SExcession of blade‘s power consumption
Exceeding the maximum combined power dissipation of installed PMC modules
may damage the blade.
a
Make sure that the combined power dissipation of installed PMC modules on the
3.3V and 5V rail does not exceed 60W.
SPMC Module Malfunctioning
Processor PMC modules (as defined in ANSI/VITA 32−2003) can be operated in two
different modes: monarch and non−monarch mode.a
Make sure to operate any installed processor PMC modules (as defined in
ANSI/VITA 32−2003) only in non−monarch mode.
a
SDamage of Installed Hard Disk
If PPMC/270 or PPMC/280 modules are installed into PMC slot 1 or 2, the heat
radiated by the heat sink of theses PMC modules heats up an installed hard disk
that may be installed at the same time.
If PPMC/270 or PPMC/280 modules are installed into PMC slot 1 or 2, make sure not
to have a hard disk installed at the same time.
SDamage of Rear Transition Module and Blade
The ACC/ARTM−717 was designed to be used in conjunction with PPMC/270 or
PPMC/280 modules modules installed on the blade at the same time.
In order to avoid damage of the blade or RTM, only use the ACC/ARTM−717 in
conjunction with PPMC/270 or PPMC/280 modules.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect PMC module carefully to PMC slot
2. Make sure that 15 mm standoffs of PMC module cover mounting holes of the
blade.
3. Place screws delivered with PMC module into mounting holes
4. Fasten screws
Removal Procedure
a
a
1. Remove screws
2. Disconnect PMC module carefully from slot
48PENT/ATCA−717
On−Board Hardware AccessoriesInstallation
Hard Disk
The blade allows to install one 2.5" hard disk which may be connected to either an
on−board parallel or serial Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) interface connector.
The hard disk can be mounted directly on the blade without the need for an additional
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wire.
Figure 5: Location of On−Board Hard Disk
The serial ATA interface supports up to 150 MByte/s data transfer rate and the parallel
ATA supports all PIO and DMA modes up to Ultra ATA100. Hard disks which are
connected to the parallel ATA interface act as master.
a
Two hard disk accessory kits are available for the blade. One is called
ACC/ATCA−715/HDD and contains a parallel ATA hard disk drive. The second is called
ACC/ATCA−715/HDD−SATA and contains a serial ATA hard disk drive.
a
Installing a Hard Disk
PENT/ATCA−71749
InstallationOn−Board Hardware Accessories
1. Position hard disk above blade so that the blade′s parallel ATA or serial ATA or
SATA connector faces the hard disk′s interface connector
2. Connect hard disk with blade′s connector
3. Turn blade to face its bottom side
4. Fasten four screws to blade’s bottom side
Removing a Hard Disk
1. Removing Hard Disk
2. Place blade on table with blade’s bottom side facing you
3. Remove four screws holding hard disk
4. Carefully remove hard disk from blades’s parallel ATA or SATA connector
5. Store hard disk and screws in a safe place in case you want to use the accessory
kit components again
CompactFlash Disk
The blade provides a connector to install a CompactFlash card of type I and II.aaa
a
50PENT/ATCA−717
On−Board Hardware AccessoriesInstallation
Figure 6: Location of CompactFlash Disk Connector
The CompactFlash card is operated in True IDE mode and is connected to the secondary
IDE interface where it acts as IDE master.
a
CompactFlash Installation
1. Open locking bow
2. Check that disk′s connectors face the CompactFlash socket
PENT/ATCA−71751
InstallationOn−Board Hardware Accessories
3. Plug CompactFlash into socket
4. Close locking bow over CompactFlash disk
Note:aThe locking bow must enclose the disk completely.a
Removal Procedure
1. Open locking bow
2. Take CompactFlash disk′s ends and pull CompactFlash disk carefully out of
socket
3. Close locking bow again
CMC Debug Module
A CMC debug module is available as accessory kit for the blade. It is called
ACC/ATCA−CMC−MODULE and provides two serial and one keyboard/mouse
interface at its face plate. The CMC debug module is installed into PMC slot 4. For further
details refer to theaACC/ATCA−CMC−MODULE Installation Guide.aa
52PENT/ATCA−717
Rear Transition ModulesInstallation
Rear Transition Modules
At the time of writing this manual the following Rear Transition Modules (RTMs) was
available for the blade: ACC/ARTM−717
It provides the following interfaces:a
STwo USB 2.0
STwo RS−232
SKeyboard/Mouse
SOne serial ATA
SFour RS−232 interfaces routed from PMC modules installed on the base blade
Note:a
aa
SRefer to the RTM documentation for the RTM installation procedure
SCheck the documentation of the system where you operate the blade and the RTM
for any restrictions that may apply to the blade or the RTM
SNo hot−swap is supported for the RTMs
The RTM furthermore incorporates an Intelligent Platform Management Interface
Controller (IPMC) which enables you to monitor the RTM’s temperature and voltage
sensors. For further information, refer to the
IPMI Programmer’s Guide
awhich can be downloaded from the former Force Computers
S.M.A.R.T. server or the Motorola literature catalog.
aACC/ARTM−715/717/7105/7107: Control via
a
PENT/ATCA−71753
InstallationBlade Installation
Blade Installation
The blade is fully compatible to the AdvancedTCA standard and is designed to be used in
AdvancedTCA shelfs. Since the installation and removal procedures are different for
powered and nonpowered shelfs, they are described in separate sections.
Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect blade installation and removal can damage circuits
or shorten their life.
Before touching the blade or electronic components, make sure that you are working in
an ESD−safe environment.
Installation into Powered Shelves
Installation Procedure
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1. Ensure that the top and bottom ejector handles are in the outward positionaa
2. Insert blade into the shelf by placing the top and bottom edges of the blade in
the card guides of the shelf. Ensure that the guiding module of shelf and blade
are aligned properly.
a
3. Carefully slide the blade into the shelf until you feel resistance.a
If an RTM is already installed in the same slot, be careful not to bend any pins of the
P30 to P32 backplane connectors.
a
4. Hook the lower and the upper handle into the shelf rail recesses
5. Fully insert the blade and lock it to the shelf by pressing the two components
of the lower and the upper handles together and turning the handles towards
the face plate
As soon as the blade is connected to the backplane power pins, the blue LED is
illuminated.
When the blade is completely installed, the blue LED starts to blink. This indicates that
the blade announces its presence to the shelf management controller.
Note:aIf an ARTM is connected to the front blade, make sure that the handles ofabotha
the ARTM and the front blade are closed in order to power up the blade‘s payload.
a
6. Wait until the blue LED is switched OFFa
The switched off blue LED indicates that the blade‘s payload has been powered up
and that the blade is active.
54PENT/ATCA−717
a
Blade InstallationInstallation
7. Tighten the face plate screws which secure the blade to the shelfa
8. Connect cables to the face plate, if applicable
Removal Procedure
1. Remove face plate cables, if applicableaa
2. Unfasten the screws of face plate until the blade is detached from shelf
3. Open the lower and the upper handle by pressing the two handle components
together and turning the handles outward
The blue LED blinks indicating that the blade power−down process is on−going.a
a
4. Wait until the blue LED is illuminated permanently
Note: if the LED continues to blink, a possible reason may be that upper layer software
rejects the blade extraction request.
Data loss
Removing the blade with the blue LED still blinking causes data loss.
Wait until the blue LED is permanently illuminated, before removing the blade.
a
5. Remove the blade from the shelf
Installation in Nonpowered Shelves
Installation Procedure
1. Power down the shelfaa
2. Ensure that the top and botton ejector handles are in the outward position
3. Insert blade into the shelf by placing the top and bottom edges of the blade in
the card guides of the shelf. Ensure that the guiding module of shelf and blade
are aligned properly.
4. Slide the blade into the shelf until you feel resistance
If an RTM is already installed in the same slot, be careful not to bend any pins of the
P30 to P32 backplane connectors.
5. Hook the lower and upper handle into the shelf rail recessed
6. Fully insert the blade and lock it to the shelf by pressing the two components
of the lower and upper handles together and turning the handles towards the
face plate
a
a
PENT/ATCA−71755
InstallationBlade Installation
7. Tighten the face plate screws which secure the blade to the shelf.a
8. Connect cables to the face plate, if applicable
Removal Procedure
1. Remove face plate cables, if applicableaa
2. Unfasten the screws of the face plate until the blade is detached from the shelf
3. Open the lower and the upper handle by pressing the two handle components
together and turning the handles outward
4. Remove the blade from the shelf
56PENT/ATCA−717
Cable Accessory KitsInstallation
Cable Accessory Kits
At the time of writing this manual the following cable accessory kits are available:aa
SACC/CABLE/PMC/RJ−45
SACC/CABLE/RJ45/DSUB
SACC/CABLE/USB
Note:aCheck with your local Motorola representative for the availability of further
accessory kits.
ACC/CABLE/PMC/RJ−45
The ACC/CABLE/PMC/RJ45 is an accessory kit compiled for the ACC/ARTM−717 rear
transition module. It contains a splitter cable which allows to access the serial interfaces of
PPMC−280 modules installed on the front blade via the ARTM−717 face plate.
a
ACC/CABLE/RJ45/DSUB
The ACC/CABLE/RJ45/DSUB/5E is an accessory kit containing a shielded cable of 2m
length and an RJ−45/DSUB adapter plug. The cable provides Null−modem functionality
which enables you to connect a laptop to the serial interface of the blade. The cable can be
connected to either an installed CMC module or RTM.
ACC/CABLE/USB
The ACC/CABLE/USB/5E is an USB adapter cable of 200 mm length which converts the
mini USB face plate connectors to USB A female.
The following figure shows the connectors, keys and LEDs available on the face plate.a
P
M
C
1
OOS
OK
ACT
HDD
U
S
B
P
1
M
C
2
U
S
B
2
LEDs
P
M
C
3
R
E
S
E
T
H/S
P
M
C
4
Figure 7: Face Plate
The following figure shows all LEDs available at the face plate.aaa
PENT/ATCA−71759
Controls, Indicators, and ConnectorsFace Plate
OOS
OK
ACT
HDD
H/S
Figure 8: Location of Face Plate LEDs
The meaning of these LEDs is described in the following table.a
Table 7: Face Plate LEDs
LED
OOSOut Of Serviceaa
OKPayload power statusaa
ACT
Description
Red: Blade out of service
OFF: Blade working properly
Green: Supply voltages are within threshold values
OFF: Supply voltages are outside threshold values
Redundancy status
Amber: Blade is active
OFF: Blade is stand−by
60PENT/ATCA−717
Face PlateControls, Indicators, and Connectors
LEDDescription
HDDAfter power−up or reset
If no valid BIOS image has been found, the LED is lit red and the
blade enters into BIOS crisis recovery mode.a
Note that the enterring into BIOS crisis recovery mode can also be
enforced via the on−board switch SW2−4.a
For further details about the BIOS crisis recovery mode, refer
toasection "BIOS Crisis Recovery Mode" on pagea86.
During booting
During booting this LED indicates the boot status. For each task the
BIOS POST executes, the LED is toggled between red and green.a
During normal blade operation:
Now the LED indicates the combined parallel/serial ATA activity or is
used as user LED. Toggling between both modes is done via the LED
control registeraa
In user mode:
Depending on the FPGA LED control register, the LED is either red,
green or OFF.a
In parallel/serial ATA activity mode:
Green: Combined activity of parallel and serial ATA interfaces.a
OFF: No activity
Keys
H/SFRU State Machineaa
During blade installation
Permanently blue: On−board IPMC powers up
Blinking blue: Blade communicates with shelf manager
OFF: Blade is active
During blade removal
Blinking blue: Blade notifies shelf manager of its desire to deactivate
Permanently blue: Blade is ready to be extracted
The blade provides one face plate reset key.a
PENT/ATCA−71761
Controls, Indicators, and ConnectorsFace Plate
Reset
Key
P
M
C
3
R
E
S
E
T
Figure 9: Location of Reset Key
On pressing it, a hard reset is triggered and all attached on−board devices are reset.
Note:aThe IPMC is not reset via this key.a
Connectors
The blade provides two mini USB 2.0 connectors of type AB at its face plate. They
correspond to the USB interfaces 1 and 2. An adapter cable accessory kit called
ACC/CABLE/USB is available for the blade. It converts the mini USB male face plate
connectors to USB female connectors.
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62PENT/ATCA−717
Face PlateControls, Indicators, and Connectors
ACT
USB 1
USB 2
HDD
U
S
B
1
U
S
B
2
P
M
C
2
Figure 10: Location of USB Connectors
Their pinout is given below.a
+5V
1
USB_X_D−
2
USB_X_D+
3
n.c.
4
GND
5
Figure 11: Face Plate USB Connector Pinout
PENT/ATCA−71763
Controls, Indicators, and ConnectorsOn−Board Connectors
On−Board Connectors
The blade provides the following on−board connectors:
SCompactFlash
SPMC
SParallel ATA
SSerial ATA
SCMC
SATCA backplane connectors
Note:aThe blade may provide further on−board connectors. These are used for debug
purposes only and are therefore not documented in this guide.
CompactFlash
The CompactFlash connector is standard and is therefore not further described in this
guide.
a
PMC
The blade provides the four PMC sites PMC#1 to PMC#4. For each PMC site the four
PMC connectors Pn1 to Pn4 are provided. See the following figure.
a
a
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64PENT/ATCA−717
On−Board ConnectorsControls, Indicators, and Connectors
Figure 12: Location of PMC Connectors Pn1 to Pn4
The connectors Pn1 to Pn3 implement the PMC pinouts as specified by the IEEE P1386.1
standard. Therefore they are not documented in this guide. The connector Pn4 contains
PMC I/O signals and is described in the following.
a
Pn4 carries the following types of signals:
SPower signals (GND)
SClock signals (CLK_*, NETREF))
SSignals routed to on−board Ethernet switch (ETH*_)
SSignals routed to RTM (PMC_IO_*)
Part of the signals that are routed to the on−board switch and RTM (with the exception of
PMC_IO_25, 26, 28, 29, 30 and 31) are grouped into length−matched differential pairs of
100 Ω impedance.
PENT/ATCA−71765
a
Controls, Indicators, and ConnectorsOn−Board Connectors
On the PMC sites 1 and 4, two Ethernet ports (signals named ETH*_) are routed to the
on−board switch. On the PMC sites 2 and 3, only one port is routed to the on−board
switch. The following two figures show the connector pinouts.
Note:aSThe signals available at pins 30 and 31 depend on the settings of the on−board
switches SW7−1 to SW7−4. See
details.
a
SBy default, the PMC I/O Ethernet signals (ETH_xxx) are routed to the on−board
switch via magnetics. As an assembly option the magnetics can be by−passed and
the Ethernet signals can be accessed via an installed PMC uplink module from
Motorola. Consult your local Motorola representative for details.
SBy default the signals at pins 61 to 64 are routed the zone 3 connectors where they
are available as PMC I/O signals. As an assembly option these signals can be routed
to the on−board Ethernet switch as further 100BaseTX interface. Consult your local
Motorola representative for details.
Parallel ATA Connector
The blade provides one parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) connector
which allows to connect a 2.5" hard disk to the blade. The location of this connector is
shown in the following figure.aaa
asection "Switch Settings" on pagea42a for further
a
a
PENT/ATCA−71767
Controls, Indicators, and ConnectorsOn−Board Connectors
Figure 15: Location of Parallel ATA Connector
The pinout of the connector is as follows.a
68PENT/ATCA−717
On−Board ConnectorsControls, Indicators, and Connectors
IDE1_RST#
1
IDE1_D7
3
IDE1_D6
5
IDE1_D5
7
IDE1_D4
9
IDE1_D3
11
IDE1_D2
13
IDE1_D1
15
IDE1_D0
17
GND
19
IDE1_DREQ
21
IDE1_IOW#
23
IDE1_IOR#
25
27
IDE1_IORDY
29
IDE1_DACK#
31
IDE1_INT
33
IDE1_A1
35
IDE1_A0
37
IDE1_CS0#
39
IDE1_DASP#
41
5V
43
GND
Figure 16: Parallel ATA Connector Pinout
Serial ATA Connector
The blade provides one Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) connector which
allows to connect a hard disk to the blade. The location of the SATA connector is shown in
the following figure.
Controls, Indicators, and ConnectorsOn−Board Connectors
Figure 17: Location of Serial ATA Connector
The pinout of the SATA connector is given in the following figure.a
70PENT/ATCA−717
On−Board ConnectorsControls, Indicators, and Connectors
GND
1
SATA0_TX+
2
SATA0_TX−
3
GND
4
SATA0_RX−
5
SATA0_RX+
6
GND
7
3.3V
1
3.3V
2
3.3V
3
GND
4
GND
5
GND
6
5V
7
5V
8
5V
9
GND
10
RSV
11
12V
12
12V
13
12V
14
12V
15
1
7
1
15
CMC Module Connector
The blade provides one CMC connector which allows to connect a CMC debug module to
the blade. A CMC debug module is available as accessory kit for the blade. The CMC
module uses the same mounting holes as PMC slot #4.
a
PENT/ATCA−71771
Controls, Indicators, and ConnectorsOn−Board Connectors
Figure 18: Location of CMC Connector
The pinout of the CMC connector is given in the following figure.a
72PENT/ATCA−717
On−Board ConnectorsControls, Indicators, and Connectors
For further information about the CMC module refer to theaACC/ATCA−CMC−MODULE
Installation Guide.
aa
AdvancedTCA Backplane Connectors
The AdvancedTCA backplane connectors reside in the three zones 1 to 3 as specified by
the AdvancedTCA standard and are called P10, P20, P22, P23, P30, P31, and P32. The
location of these connectors is shown in the following figure.
PENT/ATCA−71773
aaa
Controls, Indicators, and ConnectorsOn−Board Connectors
The pinouts of all these connectors are given in this section.a
The connector residing in zone 1 is called P10 and carries the following signals:
SPower feed for the blade (ABP_VM48_x_CON and ABP_RTN_A_CON)
SPower enable (ABP_ENABLE_x)
SIPMB bus signals (APMB_P10_IPMB0_x_yyy)
SGeographic address signals (ABP_P10_HAx)
SGround signals (ABP_P10_SHELF_GND and GND)
SReserved signals
74PENT/ATCA−717
On−Board ConnectorsControls, Indicators, and Connectors
30
33
32
31
34
Reserved
1
Reserved
2
Reserved
3
Reserved
4
ABP_P10_HA0
5
ABP_P10_HA1
6
ABP_P10_HA2
7
ABP_P10_HA3
8
ABP_P10_HA4
9
ABP_P10_HA5
10
ABP_P10_HA6
11
ABP_P10_HA7
12
ABP_P10_IPMB0_A_SCL
13
ABP_P10_IPMB0_A_SDA
14
ABP_P10_IPMB0_B_SCL
15
ABP_P10_IPMB0_B_SDA
16
n.c.
17
25
28
27
26
29
172021
16
24
n.c.
18
n.c.
19
n.c.
20
n.c.
21
n.c.
22
n.c.
23
n.c.
24
ABP_P10_SHELF_GND
25
GND
26
ABP_ENABLE_B
27
ABP_RTN_A_CON
28
ABP_RTN_B_CON
29
n.c.
30
n.c.
31
ABP_ENABLE_A
32
ABP_VM48_A_CON
33
ABP_VM48_B_CON
34
113
4
Figure 19: P10 Backplane Connector Pinout
Zone 2 contains the three connectors P20, P22 and P23. They carry the following types of
signals:
STelecom clock signals (CLKx_)
SBase interface signals (BASE_)
SFabric channel interfaces (FAB_)
Some of the pins provided by P20, P21 and P23 are defined as optional in the
AdvancedTCA specification and are unused on the blade. If the AdvancedTCA
specification defines these signals as input signals, they are terminated on the blade and
marked as "TERM_" in the following pinouts. In all other cases the pins are unconnected
and consequently marked as "n.c.".
a
The pinouts of P20, P21 and P23 are as follows.a
PENT/ATCA−71775
Controls, Indicators, and ConnectorsOn−Board Connectors
a
1
CLK_1A+
2
n.c.
3
n.c.
4
FAB8_TX+
5
n.c.
6
n.c.
7
n.c.
8
n.c.
9
n.c.
10
n.c.
b
CLK1A−
n.c.
n.c.
FAB8_TX−
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
a bc de fg h
Figure 20: P20 Backplane Connector Pinout − Rows A to D
a bc de fg h
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
e
CLK2A+
CLK_3A+
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
f
CLK_2A−
CLK_3A−
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
c
CLK1B+
TERM_RX4_UP+
TERM_RX2_UP+
FAB8_RX+
TERM_RX15_2+
TERM_RX15_0+
TERM_RX14_2+
TERM_RX14_0+
TERM_RX13_2+
TERM_RX13_0+_
g
CLK_2B+
CLK_3B+
TERM_RX3_UP+
TERM_RX1_UP+
TERM_RX15_3+
TERM_RX15_1+
TERM_RX14_3+
TERM_RX14_1+
TERM_RX13_3+
TERM_RX13_1+
d
CLK1B−
TERM_RX4_UP−
TERM_RX2_UP−
FAB8_RX−
TERM_RX15_2−
TERM_RX15_0−
TERM_RX14_2−
TERM_RX14_0−
TERM_RX13_2−
TERM_RX13_0−
h
CLK_2B−
CLK_3B−
TERM_RX3_UP−
TERM_RX1_UP−
TERM_RX15_3−
TERM_RX15_1−
TERM_RX14_3−
TERM_RX14_1−
TERM_RX13_3−
TERM_RX13_1−
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Figure 21: P20 Backplane Connector Pinout − Rows E to H
a
1
n.c.
2
FAB7_TX+
3
n.c.
4
FAB6_TX+
5
n.c.
6
FAB5_TX+
7
n.c.
8
FAB4_TX+
9
n.c.
10
FAB3_TX+
b
n.c.
FAB7_TX−
n.c.
FAB6_TX−
n.c.
FAB5_TX−
n.c.
FAB4_TX−
n.c.
FAB3_TX−
a bc de fg h
c
TERM_RX7_2+
FAB7_RX+
TERM_RX6_2+
FAB6_RX+
TERM_RX5_2+
FAB5_RX+
TERM_RX4_2+
FAB4_RX+
TERM_RX3_2+
FAB3_RX+
d
TERM_RX7_2−
FAB7_RX−
TERM_RX6_2−
FAB6_RX−
TERM_RX5_2−
FAB5_RX−
TERM_RX4_2−
FAB4_RX−
TERM_RX3_2−
FAB3_RX−
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Figure 22: P22 Backplane Connector Pinout − Rows A to D
76PENT/ATCA−717
On−Board ConnectorsControls, Indicators, and Connectors
a bc de fg h
10
e
n.c.
1
n.c.
2
n.c.
3
n.c.
4
n.c.
5
n.c.
6
n.c.
7
n.c.
8
n.c.
9
n.c.
f
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
Figure 23: P22 Backplane Connector Pinout − Rows E to H
a
1
n.c.
2
FAB2_TX+
3
n.c.
4
FAB1_TX+
5
BASE_DA1+
6
BASE_DA2+
7
n.c.
8
n.c.
9
n.c.
10
n.c.
b
n.c.
FAB2_TX−
n.c.
FAB1_TX+
BASE_DA1−
BASE_DA2−
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
a bc de fg h
g
TERM_RX7_3+
TERM_RX7_1+
TERM_RX6_3+
TERM_RX6_1+
TERM_RX5_3+
TERM_RX5_1+
TERM_RX4_3+
TERM_RX4_1+
TERM_RX3_3+
TERM_RX3_1+
c
TERM_RX2_2+
FAB2_RX+
TERM_RX1_2+
FAB1_RX+
BASE_DB1+
BASE_DB2+
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
h
TERM_RX7_3−
TERM_RX7_1−
TERM_RX6_3−
TERM_RX6_1−
TERM_RX5_3−
TERM_RX5_1−
TERM_RX4_3−
TERM_RX4_1−
TERM_RX3_3−
TERM_RX3_1−
d
TERM_RX2_2−
FAB2_RX−
TERM_RX1_2−
FAB1_RX−
BASE_DB1−
BASE_DB2−
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Figure 24: P23 Backplane Connector Pinout − Rows A to D
e
n.c.
1
FAB2T_TX+
2
n.c.
3
FAB1T_TX+
4
BASE_DC1+
5
BASE_DC2+
6
n.c.
7
n.c.
8
n.c.
9
n.c.
10
f
n.c.
FAB2T_TX−
n.c.
FAB1T_TX−
BASE_DC1−
BASE_DC2−
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
a bc de fg h
g
TERM_RX2_3+
FAB2T_RX+
TERM_RX3_1+
FAB1T_RX+
BASE_DD1+
BASE_DD2+
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
h
TERM_RX2_3−
FAB2T_RX−
TERM_RX3_1−
FAB1T_RX−
BASE_DD1−
BASE_DD2−
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Figure 25: P23 Backplane Connector Pinout − Rows E to H
PENT/ATCA−71777
Controls, Indicators, and ConnectorsOn−Board Connectors
Zone 3 contains the three connectors P30 to P32. They are used to connect an RTM to the
blade and carry the following signals
SSerial (RS232_x_yyyy)
SSerial ATA (SATAx_yyy)
SUSB (USBxy)
SKeyboard/Mouse (KBD_xxx, MS_xxx)
SIPMI (IPMB1_xxx, ISMB_xxx))
SPower (VP12_RTM, V3P3_RTM)
SPMC user I/O (PMCx_IO_yy)
SGeneral control signals (BD_PRESENTx, RTM_PRSNT_N, RTM_RST_KEY*,
RTM_RST*)
a
R232_2_RXD
1
RS232_2_DCD−
2
RTM_GPO
3
USB0+
4
n.c.
5
n.c.
6
SATA0_TX+
7
n.c.
8
IPMB1_SCL
9
VP12_RTM
10
b
R232_2_TXD
RS232_2_DTR−
n.c.
USB0−
n.c.
n.c.
SATA0_TX−
n.c.
IPMB1_SDA
VP12_RTM
a bc de fg h
c
RS232_2_RTS−
RS232_2_DSR−
n.c.
USB1+
n.c.
n.c.
SAT0_RX+
n.c.
IPMB1_V3P3
V3P3_RTM
d
RS232_2_CTS−
RS232_2_RI−
n.c.
USB1−
n.c.
n.c.
SATA0_RX−
n.c.
ISMB_ALERT_N
V3P3_RTM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Figure 26: P30 Backplane Connector Pinout − Rows A to D
e
RS232_4_RXD
1
RS232_4_DCD−
2
KBD_DAT
3
n.c.
4
n.c.
5
n.c.
6
SATA1_TX+
7
n.c.
8
BD_PRESENT−
9
VCC_RTM
10
f
RS232_4_TXD
RS232_4_DTR−
KBD_CLK
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
SATA1_TX−
n.c.
RTM_PRSNT_N
n.c.
a bc de fg h
g
RS232_4_RTS−
RS232_4_DSR−
MS_DAT
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
SATA1_RX+
n.c.
RTM_RST_KEY−
SMB_CLK
h
RS232_4_CTS−
RS232_4_RI−
MS_CLK
n.c.
n.c.
n.c.
SATA1_RX−
n.c.
RTM_RST−
SMB_DATA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Figure 27: P30 Backplane Connector Pinout − Rows E to H
78PENT/ATCA−717
On−Board ConnectorsControls, Indicators, and Connectors
a
PMC1_IO_26
1
PMC1_IO_34
2
PMC1_IO_42
3
PMC1_IO_52
4
PMC1_IO_61
5
PMC2_IO_29
6
PMC2_IO_38
7
PMC2_IO_46
8
PMC2_IO_58
9
VP12_RTM
10
b
PMC1_IO_28
PMC1_IO_36
PMC1_IO_44
PMC1_IO_54
PMC1_IO_63
PMC2_IO_31
PMC2_IO_40
PMC2_IO_48
PMC2_IO_60
VCC_RTM
a bc de fg h
Figure 28: P31 Backplane Connector Pinout − Rows A to D
e
PMC1_IO_29
1
PMC1_IO_38
2
PMC1_IO_46
3
PMC1_IO_58
4
PMC2_IO_26
5
PMC2_IO_34
6
PMC2_IO_42
7
PMC2_IO_52
8
PMC2_IO_61
9
n.c.
10
f
PMC1_IO_31
PMC1_IO_40
PMC1_IO_48
PMC1_IO_60
PMC2_IO_28
PMC2_IO_36
PMC2_IO_44
PMC2_IO_54
PMC2_IO_63
n.c.
a bc de fg h
c
PMC1_IO_25
PMC1_IO_37
PMC1_IO_45
PMC1_IO_53
PMC1_IO_62
PMC2_IO_33
PMC2_IO_41
PMC2_IO_49
PMC2_IO_57
V3P3_RTM
g
PMC1_IO_33
PMC1_IO_41
PMC1_IO_49
PMC1_IO_57
PMC2_IO_25
PMC2_IO_37
PMC2_IO_45
PMC2_IO_53
PMC2_IO_62
n.c.
d
PMC1_IO_30
PMC1_IO_39
PMC1_IO_47
PMC1_IO_55
PMC1_IO_64
PMC2_IO_35
PMC2_IO_43
PMC2_IO_51
PMC2_IO_59
n.c.
h
PMC1_IO_35
PMC1_IO_43
PMC1_IO_51
PMC1_IO_59
PMC2_IO_30
PMC2_IO_39
PMC2_IO_47
PMC2_IO_55
PMC2_IO_64
n.c.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Figure 29: P31 Backplane Connector Pinout − Rows E to H
a
PMC3_IO_26
1
PMC3_IO_34
2
PMC3_IO_42
3
PMC3_IO_52
4
PMC3_IO_61
5
PMC4_IO_29
6
PMC4_IO_38
7
PMC4_IO_46
8
PMC4_IO_58
9
VP12_RTM
10
b
PMC3_IO_28
PMC3_IO_36
PMC3_IO_44
PMC3_IO_54
PMC3_IO_63
PMC4_IO_31
PMC4_IO_40
PMC4_IO_48
PMC4_IO_60
VP5_RTM
a bc de fg h
c
PMC3_IO_25
PMC3_IO_37
PMC3_IO_45
PMC3_IO_53
PMC3_IO_62
PMC4_IO_33
PMC4_IO_41
PMC4_IO_49
PMC4_IO_57
V3P3_RTM
d
PMC3_IO_30
PMC3_IO_39
PMC3_IO_47
PMC3_IO_55
PMC3_IO_64
PMC4_IO_35
PMC4_IO_43
PMC4_IO_51
PMC4_IO_59
n.c.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Figure 30: P32 Backplane Connector Pinout − Rows A to D
PENT/ATCA−71779
Controls, Indicators, and ConnectorsOn−Board Connectors
e
PMC3_IO_29
1
PMC3_IO_38
2
PMC3_IO_46
3
PMC3_IO_58
4
PMC4_IO_26
5
PMC4_IO_34
6
PMC4_IO_42
7
PMC4_IO_52
8
PMC4_IO_61
9
n.c.
10
f
PMC3_IO_31
PMC3_IO_40
PMC3_IO_48
PMC3_IO_60
PMC4_IO_28
PMC4_IO_36
PMC4_IO_44
PMC4_IO_54
PMC4_IO_63
n.c.
a bc de fg h
Figure 31: P32 Backplane Connector Pinout − Rows E to H
BIOS (Basic Input Output System) provides an interface between the operating system
and the hardware of the blade. It is used for hardware configuration. Before loading the
operating system, BIOS performs basic hardware tests and prepares the blade for the
initial boot−up procedure.
During blade production, identical BIOS images are programmed into the blade′s boot
and user flash. By default the blade boots from the boot flash. It is possible to select
between boot and user flash as device to boot from. This is done via a OEM IPMI
command. For further details refer to the
IPMI Programmer’s Guide
a which can be downloaded from the Motorola literature catalog.
The presence of two redundant flash devices also allows for updating the BIOS image
without affecting running processes.
The BIOS used on the blade is based on the Phoenix 4.0 Release 6.0 BIOS with several
Motorola extensions integrated. Its main functions are:
SHardware set−up utility for setting configuration data
aPENT/ATCA−715/717/7105/7107: Control via
aaa
SMultiboot for a flexible boot order
SSerial console redirection for remote blade configuration
SSoftware upgrade utility
Note:aThe BIOS contains on−line documentation which provides detailed description
of all BIOS functions. Therefore the description in this manual is restricted to the main
BIOS functions.
a
The BIOS set−up program is required to configure the hardware of the blade. This
configuration is necessary for operating the blade and connected peripherals. It is stored
in the battery backed−up CMOS memory as well as in the blade’s boot flash.
a
Whenever you are not sure about configuration settings, restore the default values. They
are provided in case a value has been changed and you wish to reset settings. To restore
the default values, press <F9> in setup.
Note:aSLoading the BIOS default values will affect all set−up items and will reset options
previously altered.
a
SIf you set the default values, the displayed default values are not yet stored to be
effective for the next boot. They are just loaded to be displayed. However, they
become effective if the BIOS setup is exited after changes have been saved.
82PENT/ATCA−717
IntroductionBIOS
The BIOS complies to the following specifications:
SPlug and Play BIOS Specification 1.0A
SPCI BIOS Specification 2.1
SSMBIOS Specification 2.3
SBIOS Boot Specification 1.01
SPXE 2.0
PENT/ATCA−71783
BIOSSerial Console Redirection
Serial Console Redirection
The firmware of the blade provides a serial console redirection feature. This allows
remote blade configuration by connecting a terminal to the blade via a serial
communication link.
The terminal can be connected to display VGA text information. Terminal keyboard input
is redirected and treated as a normal PC keyboard input. The serial console redirection
feature can be configured via setup utility.
Note:aIf serial console redirection is enabled the terminal represents an option and is
not necessarily required for boot−up procedure.
Requirements
For serial console redirection, the following is required:
a
a
STerminal which supports a VT100 or ANSI mode
SNULL−modem cable
Terminal emulation programs such as TeraTermPro can be used. In order to use
TeraTermPro via the function keys, the keyboard configuration file of TeraTermPro has to
be modified as follows:
Table 8: Key Codes for Terminal Emulation Program
Function Key
PF159
PF260
Default Configuration
By default, the blade can be accessed via the serial interface COM1. This interface is, by
default, accessible via an installed RTM through an RJ−45 connector. If no RTM is present
or you wish to access COM1 from the blade’s face plate, COM1 can alternatively be made
accessible at an installed CMC module. Whether COM1 is available via RTM or CMC
module depends on the setting of the on−board switch SW3−4 which enables/disables
COM port swapping. The following table provides details.aaa
Setting of SW3−4
a
Key Code
COM1 is accessible via:
OFF (default)RTM (upper serial connector)
ONCMC module (upper serial connector)
84PENT/ATCA−717
Serial Console RedirectionBIOS
Note:a
SThe COM port routing described above is only applicable to BIOS versions w 2.0.0.
Earlier BIOS versions used a different routing. For details refer to
aPENT/ATCA−715/717/7105/7107 BIOS Information Sheeta which can be
the
downloaded from the Motorola literature catalog web site.
SCOM port swapping can also be enabled via an IPMI System Boot Options
command. COM port swapping is enabled if either the on−board switch 3−4, the
IPMI System Boot Options command or both enable it.
a
A NULL−Modem cable is available as accessory kit for the blade. It converts the RJ−45
connector to a standard DSUB connector which can be connected to a remote terminal.
The following communication parameters are used by default:
SBaud rate: 9600
SNo handshake
SPC ANSI
S8 data bits
SNo parity
S1 stop bit
All configuration parameters listed above can be modified via the BIOS.
Connecting to the Blade
In order to connect to the blade using the serial console redirect feature, proceed as
follows:.
Procedure
1. Configure terminal to communicate using the same parameters as in BIOS
setup
2. Connect terminal to NULL−modem cable
a
3. Connect NULL−modem cable to COM port you have selected in BIOS setup
4. Start up blade
PENT/ATCA−71785
BIOSBIOS Crisis Recovery Mode
BIOS Crisis Recovery Mode
Immediately after a reset or power−up a routine in the boot flash boot block is invoked
which checks whether a valid BIOS image is available. If no valid image is found and
consequently the blade is unable to boot, the blade enters into BIOS crisis recovery mode.
In this mode a routine tries to load a BIOS crisis recovery image from a disk drive
connected to the blade’ s USB interface. The BIOS crisis recovery image is basically a mini
DOS with minimum functionality which replaces the corrupted image.
A valid BIOS crisis recovery image can be downloaded from the former Force Computers
SMART server or the Motorola website as part of the BIOS upgrade kit which which is
available for this blade. The image is accompanied by readme files which describe how to
create the BIOS upgrade/recovery disk and how to to replace a corrupted BIOS with the
BIOS crisis recovery image.
a
If the blade has enterred BIOS crisis recovery mode,the face plate LED "HDD" is lit ed.
After the BIOS recovery image has been successfully flashed, the LED is lit green.
a
a
Note:aFlashing the BIOS crisis recovery image may take up to two minutes. In order to
avoid blade damage, it is absolutely important not to interrupt the flashing process.
Therefore wait until the LED is lit green again, which indicates a successful flashing.
a
86PENT/ATCA−717
Changing Configuration SettingsBIOS
Changing Configuration Settings
When the system is turned on or rebooted, the presence and functionality of the system
components is tested by POST (Power−On Self−Test).
Press <F2> when requested. The main menu appears. It looks similar to the menu shown
in the following figure. Note that the layout may slightly vary with new BIOS versions.
a
a
Figure 32: Main Menu
Note:a
SMake sure that BIOS is properly configured prior to installing the operating system
and its drivers.
SIf you save changes in setup, the next time the blade boots BIOS will configure the
system according to the setup selections stored. If those values cause the system
boot to fail, reboot and enter setup to get the default values or to change the
selections that caused the failure. If the boot fails or is interrupted three times in a
row, the default values are then loaded automatically.
In order to navigate in setup, use the arrow keys on the keyblade to highlight items on the
menu. All other navigation possibilities are shown at the bottom of the menu.
Additionally, an item−specific help is displayed on the right side of the menu window.
PENT/ATCA−71787
BIOSSelecting The Boot Device
Selecting The Boot Device
There are two possibilities to determine the device from which BIOS attempts to boot:
SVia setup to select a permanent order of boot devices
SVia boot selection menu to select any device for the next boot−up procedure only
Via Setup
1. In the menu line, select [Boot]
A menu similar to the one shown in the following figure appears. Note that the layout
may vary slightly with new BIOS versions.
a
2. Select [Boot Device Priority]
A menu similar to the one shown in the following figure appears. Note that the layout
may vary slightly with new BIOS versions.
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a
Selecting The Boot DeviceBIOS
3. Select the order of the devices from which BIOS attempts to boot the operating
system
If BIOS is not successful at booting from one device, it tries to boot from the next device
on the list.
If there is more than one device of the same type, e.g. several hard disks, the displayed
entry represents the first of these devices as specified in the boot configuration via setup.
The same options determine the order in which POST installs the devices and the
operating system assigns device letters. BIOS supports up to two floppy devices to which
the operating system may assign, e.g. drive letters A: and B:. The drives C:, D:, E: etc. are
reserved for hard−disk drives.
Note:aThere is not always an exact correspondence between the order specified in
setup and the letters assigned by the operating system. Many devices, such as legacy
option ROMs, support more than one device that can be assigned to several letters. If
the CD−ROM drive should have a letter coming before the one assigned to the hard
drive, move it in front of the hard drive. The group of bootable add−in cards refers to
devices with non−multiboot−compliant BIOS option ROM from which you can boot
the operating system.
a
Via Boot Selection Menu
To enter the boot menu, press <ESC> during POST. The menu that appears looks similar
to the one shown in the following figure. Note that the layout may vary slightly with new
BIOS versions.
a
PENT/ATCA−71789
BIOSSelecting The Boot Device
Figure 33: Boot Menu
Continue with one of the following options:
a) Override existing boot sequence by selecting another boot device from the boot order
list or
b) Select [Enter Setup] to enter setup utility or
c) Press <Esc> to return to POST screen and continue with previous boot sequence
Note:aIf the selected device does not load the operating system, BIOS reverts to the
previous boot sequence.
90PENT/ATCA−717
Restoring BIOS Default SettingsBIOS
Restoring BIOS Default Settings
The blade provides an on−board configuration switch that allows to clear the blade’s
CMOS and thus to restore the BIOS default settings. In order to restore the BIOS default
settings using this switch, you have to proceed as follows.
Procedure
1. Remove the blade from the system
Seeasection "Installation into Powered Shelves" on pagea54a for the exact procedure
2. Set the on−board switch SW2−3 to ON
Seeasection "Switch Settings" on pagea42a for the exact location of SW2−3
3. Install and power up the blade
Seeasection "Installation into Powered Shelves" on pagea54a for the exact procedure.a
Note that the blade will not boot, because the "Clear CMOS RAM" switch SW2−3 is
set to ON.
a
aa
4. Remove the blade from the system again
Seeasection "Installation into Powered Shelves" on pagea54a for the exact procedure
5. Set switch SW2−3 to OFF
Now the BIOS default settings are restored.a
PENT/ATCA−71791
BIOSUpdating BIOS
Updating BIOS
For the blade a BIOS upgrade kit is offered. It is available via the former Force Computers
S.M.A.R.T. web site or the Motorola web site.
Note:aWhen upgrading the BIOS, all BIOS settings are reset to their default state.a
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92PENT/ATCA−717
BIOS MessagesBIOS
BIOS Messages
If your system fails after you made changes in the setup menus, you may be able to
correct the problem by entering setup and restoring the original values.
a
Message
nnnn Cache SRAM Passednnnn is amount of system
CD−ROM Drive IdentifiedAutotyping identified
Diskette drive A
errorDiskette drive B error
Entering SETUP ...Starting setup programNone
Extended RAM Failed at
offset: nnnn
nnnn Extended RAM Passednnnn is amount of RAM in
Failing Bits: nnnnnnnn is a map of the bits at
ExplanationaCorrective Action
None
cache in KBytes
successfully tested
None
CD−ROM Drive
Drive A: or B: fails the BIOS
POST disk tests. Drive is
selected via setup but
either not present or defect.
Extended memory not
working or not configured
properly at offset nnnn
MBytes successfully tested.
the RAM address (in
system, extended or
shadow memory) which
failed the memory test.
Each 1 (one) in the map
indicates a failed bit.
Check that drive is defined
with proper disk type in
setup, that disk drive is
attached correctly and that
controller is enabled.
Check if memory modules
are installed correctly.
Otherwise contact your
local sales representative or
FAE for further support.
None
Check if memory modules
are installed correctly.
Otherwise contact your
local sales representative or
FAE for further support.
Fixed Disk 0 Failure
Fixed Disk 1 Failure
Fixed Disk Controller
Failure
Fixed Disk 0...3 IdentifiedAutotyping identified
Incorrect Drive A type −
run SETUP
Incorrect Drive B type −
run SETUP
Keyblade controller error
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Fixed disk not working or
not configured properly
specified fixed disk
Type of floppy drive not
correctly identified in setup
Keyblade controller failed
test
Check if fixed disk is
attached properly. Run
setup to be sure the
fixed−disk type is correctly
identified.
None
Check for correct floppy
drive in setup.
Replace keyblade
BIOSBIOS Messages
MessageCorrective ActionExplanationa
Keyblade errorKeyblade not workingCheck for correct keyblade
connection.
Keyblade error nnnBIOS discovered a stuck
key and displays scan code
nn for stuck key
Operating system not foundOperating system cannot
be located on either drive
A: or drive C:.
Parity Check 1 nnnnParity error found in
system bus. BIOS attempts
to locate address nnnn and
display it on screen. If it
cannot locate the address, it
displays ????.
Parity Check 2 nnnnParity error found in
system bus. BIOS attempts
to locate address nnnn and
display it on the screen. If it
cannot locate the address, it
displays ????.
Press <F1> to resume, <F2>
to setup
Previous boot incomplete −
Default configuration used
Displayed after any
recoverable error message
Previous POST did not
complete successfully.
POST loads default values
and offers to run setup. If
failure was caused by
incorrect values and they
are not corrected, the next
boot will likely fail.
Replace keyblade, check for
stuck keys
Enter setup and check if
fixed disk and drive A: are
properly identified.
Check for correct memory
module types.
Check for correct memory
module types.
Press <F1> to start boot
process or <F2> to enter
setup and change any
settings.
Run setup to restore
original configuration. This
error is cleared the next
time the system is booted.
Real time clock errorReal−time clock fails BIOS
test
Resource allocation
conflict on motherblade −
Run Configuration Utility
Shadow RAM Failed at
offset: nnnn
nnnn Shadow RAM Passed
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Possible interrupt or
interface resource conflict.
Shadow RAM failed at
offset nnnn of the 64k block
at which error was
detected.
nnnn is amount of shadow
RAM in KBytes
successfully tested
May require blade repair
Run ISA or EISA
Configuration Utility to
resolve resource conflict.
Contact your local sales
representative or FAE for
further support.
None
BIOS MessagesBIOS
MessageCorrective ActionExplanationa
System battery is dead −
Replace and run SETUP
System BIOS shadowedSystem BIOS copied to
System cache error − Cache
disabled
System CMOS checksum bad −
run SETUP
System RAM Failed at
offset: nnnn
nnnn System RAM Passednnnn is amount of system
System timer errorTimer test failedRequires repair of system
The NVRAM (CMOS) clock
battery indicator shows the
battery is dead.
shadow RAM
RAM cache failed BIOS
test. BIOS disabled cache
System NVRAM (CMOS)
has been corrupted or
modified incorrectly,
perhaps by an application
program that changes data
stored in NVRAM (CMOS).
System RAM failed at offset
nnnn in the 64k block at
which the error was
detected.
RAM in KBytes
successfully tested
Replace battery and run
setup to reconfigure
system.
None
Contact your local sales
representative or FAE for
further support.
Run setup and reconfigure
system either by getting
default values and/or
making your own
selections.
Check for correct memory
modules. Otherwise
contact your local sales
representative or FAE for
further support.
None
blade
UMB upper limit segment
address: nnnn
Video BIOS shadowedVideo BIOS successfully
Invalid System
Configuration Data − run
configuration utility
PENT/ATCA−71795
Address nnnn of the upper
limit of upper memory
blocks indicates released
segments of BIOS which
may be reclaimed by a
virtual memory manager.
copied to shadow RAM
−Enter setup and use
None
None
advanced configuration
option to reset
configuration data (due to
corrupted ESCD data).
BIOSBIOS Post Codes
BIOS Post Codes
The following table lists BIOS post codes applicable to the used Phoenix 4.0 Release 6.0
BIOS. The BIOS POST codes are stored in the blade′s Port 80 register and can also be
obtained by reading an on−board IPMI sensor. For details refer to
aPENT/ATCA*715/717/7105/7107: Control via IPMI Programmer’s Guide which can
the
be downloaded from the Motorola literature catalog.
Table 9: Standard BIOS Post Codes
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Post Code
02Verify real mode
03Disable non−maskable interrupt (NMI)
04Get CPU type
06Initialize system hardware
07Disable shadow and execute code from the ROM
08Initialize chipset with initial POST values
09Set IN POST flag
0AInitialize CPU registers
0BEnable CPU cache
0CInitialize caches to initial POST values
0EInitialize I/O component
0FInitialize the local bus IDE
10initialize power management
11Load alternate registers with initial POST values