Teledyne Z2-16 User Manual
PROTOCOL SOLUTIONS GROUP
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Summit Z2-16
™
PCI Express Multi-Lane Exerciser
User Manual
For Software Version 6.7x
June 2013
Summit Z2-16 Exerciser User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Summit Z2-16 Exerciser Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Summit Z2-16 Exerciser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Other Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Host Machine Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Summit Z2-16 Exerciser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Summit Z2-16 Front Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5 Summit Z2-16 Rear Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Installing the PETracer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Setting Up the Summit Z2-16 Exerciser using an Ethernet Connection . . 15
Connecting to a Summit Z2-16 Exerciser in the Local Network . . . . . . 15
3.3 Setting Up the Summit Z2-16 Exerciser using a USB Connection . . . . . . 18
3.4 Connecting Summit Z2-16 to the DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Device Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Host Emulation Test Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Final Steps: Power on the Exerciser and then DUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.5 Connecting Summit Z2-16 to a T2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Section 2. Exerciser Traffic Generation . . 25
Chapter 4 Traffic Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1 Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1 Traffic Generation Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2 Creating a Traffic Generation File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Exporting a CATC Trace to a Traffic Generation File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Saving a Script to a New File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Creating a New Empty Generation File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3 Editing Generation Files with the Script Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Script Editor Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Script Edit Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Command Properties Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Script Editor File Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Script Editor Error Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
View Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.4 Generation Options Dialogs Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Opening the Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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4.5 Generation Options for Summit Z2-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Flow Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.6 Generating Traffic: Set Generation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.7 Generating Traffic: Prepare Traffic Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.8 Generating Traffic: Begin Traffic Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Chapter 5 Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.1 Macros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Default Macros: Connect and Disconnect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.2 Adding New Script Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the Generation Macros Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Adding Script Files to the GenScriptMacros Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.3 Modifying Script Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.4 Changing the Order of Macro Icons on the Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.5 Deleting User-Defined Script Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.6 Restoring the Default Appearance of the Connect and Disconnect Icons. 59
Chapter 6 Configuration Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.1 Configuration Space Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.2 Launching the Configuration Space Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Configuration Space Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.3 BARs Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.4 Configuration Read and Write . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Chapter 7 Address Spaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.1 Memory/IO Space Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.2 Memory Region for Host Emulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Chapter 8 Updates and Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.1 Updating the Exerciser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.2 License Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8.3 License Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Appendix A Configuration Space Decoding . . . . . . . . . . 71
A.1 Mandatory Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
A.2 Mandatory Module Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
A.3 Configuration Register Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
A.4 Primitives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
A.5 Helper File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Appendix B China Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Table74
How to Contact Teledyne LeCroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Section 1. General
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Chapter 1: Overview
Designed for developers and validators, the Teledyne LeCroy Summit Z2-16™ is a
Gen1/Gen2 PCI Express advanced verification system.
By leveraging years of experience in protocol analysis tools for emerging markets,
Summit Z2-16 blends sophisticated functionality with practical features to speed the
development of PCI Express™ IP cores, semiconductors, bridges, switches, add-in
boards, and systems.
1.1 Summit Z2-16 Exerciser Hardware
Features and Benefits
Summit Z2-16 Exercisers have these features and benefits
Features Benefits
Bidirectional x1-x16,
2.5 GBps to 5.0 GBps
generation support
Script level traffic generation Programmability to test PCI Express components with
Manual Error injection Verify fault handling and identify error recovery
Host/End-Point Emulation Support Host emulation platform/end-point emulation
Programmable Physical Layer Flexibility to program lane skews, link control bits, skip
Programmable Data Link Layer Ability to modify flow control, ACK/NAK, and retry
Flexible/programmable Transaction Layer User ability to define arbitrary sequence of
Accurate generation of PCI Express bus traffic
more precision and control
Interposer allows for design and stress testing.
intervals and link states for more robust verification
behaviors
transactions, payload generation, and conditional
repeat of transactions provide users with maximum
flexibility
Point and Click Script Editor Complex scripts can be created quickly and easily
Read/modify/playback capability Allows automatic generation of Exerciser scripts
based on a captured CATC Trace recording.
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Programmable ACK/NAK behavior ACK all TLP packets
NAK all TLP packets
Automatic ACK/NAK behavior
ACK/NAK delay timer
Programmable Flow control behavior Set Credit values
Disable Credit checking
Set Update FC intervals
Automatic CRC
calculation and Sequence number
assignment
Replay buffer Programmable Transaction timeout timer
Programmable
configuration space
Endpoint memory emulation Up to 1 GB memory accessible through memory read
Fast Transit module Special hardware-accelerated module to increase
DLLP CRC calculation
TLP LCRC calculation
Auto Recovery behavior after 4 Replays
Full 4 KB configuration space configurable by user
Accessible through Configuration Reads and Writes
over PCI Express
and write
link utilization
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1.2 Summit Z2-16 Exerciser
Teledyne LeCroy Summit Z2-16, a Gen2 PCI Express 16-lane advanced Exerciser
system, is a critical test and verification tool intended to assist engineers in improving the
reliability of their systems. It can emulate PCI Express root complexes or device
endpoints. You can test PCI Express IP cores, semiconductors, bridges, switches, and
systems.
The Summit Z2-16 is a stand-alone PCI Express Exerciser that can generate and
respond to all types of PCI Express transactions. The scripting language allows creation
of Transaction Layer Packets (TLPs), Data Link Layer Packets (DLLPs) and Ordered
Sets. ACK's and NAK's can be automatically generated under user control.
A Configuration Space can be easily created using the Configuration Space Editor.
The scripting language is powerful yet easy to use. One way to create test scripts is to
export traffic from a CATC Trace file captured with Teledyne LeCroy PETra c er. You can
then modify the exported script to generate different test cases, insert errors, or create
loop tests. The “point and click” capability of the script editor simplifies modifying or
creating scripts.
1.3 Other Documents
For more information, refer to the following documents:
• Teledyne LeCroy Analyzers File-based Decoding Manual
• PETracer/Trainer Automation Manual
• PETracer VSE Manual
• PETracer Gen2 Multi Lead Probe User Manual
• PETrainer Scripting Language Reference Manual
•PETracer Online Help
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Chapter 2: Hardware Description
The PCI Express™ system features Summit Exercisers.
2.1 System Components
• Summit Z2-16 exerciser system:
• Summit Z2-16™ exerciser box
• One or two (for x8 or x16 recording) probe data cables
• x16 to x1 Edge Adapter
• x16 to x4 Edge Adapter
• x16 to x8 Edge Adapter
•PETracer Software program CD-ROM
• Device Emulator Card or Host Emulation Test Fixture
2.2 Host Machine Requirements
Summit Z2-16 connects to a host machine. Please consult the readme file on the
installation CD for the latest host machine requirements.
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2.3 Summit Z2-16 Exerciser
A Multi-lane PCI Express Exerciser is designed to assist engineers in improving reliability
of their solutions and providing advanced capabilities for stress and compliance testing.
• Summit Z2-16: x1 through x16 lane system
All models operate as standalone Exercisers capable of generating and responding to all
types of PCI Express transactions. Exercisers also have the ability to create protocol
variations and anomalies. Users may also create corner case and stress test scenarios
to evaluate the robustness of their solutions. By utilizing the error injection feature,
engineers can create worst-case PCI Express traffic scenarios allowing them to validate
the error handling capabilities of their solutions.
When used in conjunction with an Analyzer, a complete expert test and analysis system
is created. This integrated solution delivers traffic generation and expert protocol analysis
to assist developers with early validation of designs along with error injection and stress
testing in preparation for compliance testing.
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2.4 Summit Z2-16 Front Panel Description
When powered on, the Summit Z2-16 Exerciser activates the user-accessible controls
and LEDs on the front and rear panels.
Warning! Do not open the enclosure. There are no operator serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to Teledyne LeCroy.
Figure 2.1 Summit Z2-16 Front Panel
Power Switch
On/Off switch.
Outputs
To Device (15:8) Connector
Connects Summit Z2-16 to Device Emulator or Host Emulator (lanes 15:8).
Reference Clock In Connector
Connects external reference clock source to Summit Z2-16.
To Device (7:0) Connector
Connects Summit Z2-16 to Device Emulator or Host Emulator (lanes 7:0).
To Analyzer (15:8) Connector
Connects to PETracer Summit or Summit T2-16 Analyzer (lanes 15:8). This is an optional
connection for users adding a PETrac e r Summit or Summit T2-16 Analyzer to their setup.
Reference Clock Out Connector
Provides external reference clock output.
To Analyzer (7:0) Connector
Connects to PETracer Summit or Summit T2-16 Analyzer (lanes 7:0). This is an optional
connection for users adding a PETrac e r Summit or Summit T2-16 Analyzer to their setup.
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Displays
Screen
Displays the setup and activity.
Up-Arrow Button
Scroll the screen up.
Select Button
Push to select the current screen item.
Down-Arrow Button
Scroll the screen down.
Link Speed LED
Indicates link speed: blue = 2.5 GT/s or red = 5.0 GT/s.
Link State LED
Indicates state of the link between the Exerciser and the DUT: blue = good or red = error.
Status LED
Indicates status of the Exerciser: blue = good or red = error.
Manual Action Button
(Not used at this time)
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2.5 Summit Z2-16 Rear Panel Description
From left to right, the Summit Z2-16 rear panel contains the following components:
Figure 2.2 Summit Z2-16 Rear Panel
Wide-range AC Connector Module
• Power on/off switch
• Enclosed 5x20 mm 2.0A 250 V fast acting glass fuse
• Power socket
Warning! For continued protection against fire, replace fuse only with the type and
rating specified above.
Sync In and Sync Out Connectors
(not currently active) These connectors allow multiple Summit T2-16 or Summit Z2-16
analyzers to send synchronization and control messages to one another.
USB Type B Host Machine Connector
This connector links an Analyzer to the host machine for the purpose of transmitting
commands from the host machine to the Analyzer and uploading traces from the
Analyzer’s recording memory to the PETracer software for viewing and analysis.
This connector links an Exerciser to the host machine for the purpose of downloading
scripts and controlling the behavior of the Exerciser. Note: For each Analyzer or
Exerciser, use either USB or Ethernet, not both.
Ethernet Port
GIGE Connectivity allows connection to an Ethernet network and sharing of
Analyzer/Exerciser resources by multiple engineers. Note: For each Analyzer or
Exerciser, use either USB or Ethernet, not both.
BNC Connectors Trigger In and Trigger Out
These BNC connectors allow the Analyzer to transmit or receive trigger event signals.
Tri gger In can receive a signal from another device and use that signal to trigger the
recording. Conversely, the Trigger Out connector can send an output signal from the
Analyzer to another device.
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RS-232 25-pin Data Input/Output Connector
This connector is not used by Summit Z2-16.
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Chapter 3: Installation
Summit Z2-16™ is a stand-alone system.
You can begin traffic generation after following the steps in this chapter.
3.1 Installing the PETracer Software
PETracer software operates all of Teledyne LeCroy’s PCI Express protocol Analyzer and
Exerciser products:
The PETracer software is installed on a Microsoft
serves as the interface for the Exerciser and/or Analyzer. An Exerciser enables traffic
generation features.
To install the PETracer software on the host machine:
Step 1 Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive of the PC that controls the
Exerciser. The installation window opens and displays links to the
PETracer software, user manuals, a readme file, and Acrobat Reader.
Step 2 Select Install Software and follow the on-screen instructions.
®
Windows®-based host machine and
The PETracer software installs automatically on the host machine’s hard disk.
During installation, all necessary USB drivers are loaded automatically. Drivers
included in the installation are:
• summit.sys: Summit T2-16/Summit Z2-16 driver
Step 3 To start the application, launch the PETracer program from the Start
menu:
Start > Programs > LeCroy > PETracer > LeCroy PETracer
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The PETracer program opens:
Note: The software may be used with or without the Exerciser or Analyzer. When
used without an Exerciser or Analyzer attached to the computer, the program
functions as a CATC Trace Viewer to view, analyze, and print captured
traffic.
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3.2 Setting Up the Summit Z2-16 Exerciser using an Ethernet Connection
Step 1 Remove the Exerciser from its shipping container.
Step 2 Connect the Exerciser to a 100-volt to 240-volt, 50 Hz to 60 Hz,
120 W power outlet using the provided power cord.
Note: The Exerciser is capable of supporting supply voltages between 100 volts
and 240 volts, 50 Hz or 60 Hz, thus supporting all known supply voltages around
the world.
Step 3 Connect the Ethernet cable between the Ethernet port on the back of the
Exerciser and a Ethernet port (hub, switch or wall) in your local network.
Continue with Step 4 below.
Note on USB: To connect using USB, see “Setting Up the Summit Z2-16
Exerciser using a USB Connection” on page 18.
Step 4 Turn on the rear power switch and the front power switch.
Note: At power-on, the Exerciser initializes itself in approximately five seconds
and performs an exhaustive self-diagnostic that lasts about forty seconds. The
results are reflected by messages on the Summit Z2-16 LCD display (see
“Summit Z2-16 Front Panel Description” on page 9). If the LCD display indicates
failure, call Teledyne LeCroy Customer Support for assistance.
Connecting to a Summit Z2-16 Exerciser in the Local Network
After you have installed the PETra c e r application software, perform the following
procedure to connect to a Summit Z2-16 Exerciser in the local network.
Step 1 Select the Setup > All connected devices… menu in the PETracer
application to display the Analyzer Devices dialog.
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The PETracer software fills the list with devices that are connected over USB or
discovered on the Ethernet network. The discovery mechanism works only within
one network subnet. If a Summit is connected to the network on a different
subnet, you can manually add the subnet to the list by clicking the Add Device
button and specifying the IP address.
The Summit devices in the list are marked:
• Locked: Some other client on the network is already connected to that
device
• Ready to connect: Available for connection
Step 2 If a Summit device is marked Ready To Connect, you can select that
device and press the Connect button to execute the connection
procedure.
After the connection is established, the application displays the Connection
Properties dialog:
Step 3 Select an option:
• Automatically connect to the device: When the application is started or
when the named device is added to the network while the PETracer
application is running on this computer, the PETracer application will try to
connect to the named device.
• Ask if I want to connect to the device: When the application is started or
when the named device is added to the network while the PETracer
application is running on this computer, the PETracer application will display a
message box allowing you to connect to the named device.
• Take no action: When you start the application or when you want to add the
named device to the network while the PETracer application is running on this
computer, you must connect manually to use the named device.
Note: When you close the application on this computer (or you perform manual
disconnect), the application disconnects from the device.
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Step 4 Press OK in the Connection Properties dialog.
After you finish the connect procedure, the Summit device to which you have
connected is marked as Ready and you can use it for recording:
Note: To disconnect from a device, display this dialog, select the device, and click
the Disconnect button.
Warning! Do not change from USB to Ethernet, or back, without power cycling
the Analyzer/Exerciser.
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3.3 Setting Up the Summit Z2-16 Exerciser using a USB Connection
To set up the Exerciser using a USB connection:
Step 1 Remove the Exerciser from its shipping container.
Step 2 Insert the Installation CD.
Step 3 Connect the Exerciser to a 100-volt to 240-volt, 50 Hz to 60 Hz,
120 W power outlet using the provided power cord.
Note: The Exerciser is capable of supporting supply voltages between 100 volts
and 240 volts, 50 Hz or 60 Hz, thus supporting all known supply voltages around
the world.
Step 4 Connect the USB port to a USB port on the host machine using a USB
cable. Go to Step 4 below.
Note on Ethernet: To connect using Ethernet, see “Setting Up the Summit Z2-16
Exerciser using an Ethernet Connection” on page 15.
Step 5 Turn on the rear power switch and the front power switch.
Note: At power-on, the Exerciser initializes itself in approximately five seconds
and performs an exhaustive self-diagnostic that lasts about forty seconds. The
results are reflected by messages on the Summit Z2-16 LCD display (see
“Summit Z2-16 Front Panel Description” on page 9). If the LCD display indicates
failure, call Teledyne LeCroy Customer Support for assistance.
Step 6 Click Next after you see the Add New Hardware Wizard window.
Step 7 Follow the Microsoft
for the automatic installation of the Exerciser as a USB device on your
analyzing host machine. (The required USB files are included on the
Installation CD.)
Step 8 Click Finish when you see the message that says “Windows has
finished installing the software that your new hardware requires” and the
file has been installed in your host machine.
Warning! Do not change from USB to Ethernet, or back, without power cycling
the Analyzer/Exerciser.
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Windows® on-screen Plug-and-Play instructions
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3.4 Connecting Summit Z2-16 to the DUT
The Summit Z2-16 Exerciser can test both the host and device sides of a PCI Express
link through the use of two types of adapter:
• Motherboards and host controllers: Using a device emulator. A device
emulator is an adapter card that fits into motherboards and other slotted
PCI Express devices.
• PCI Express add-on cards: Using a host emulation test fixture. A host
emulation test fixture is a box-like adapter with a slot for testing PCI Express
cards.
Both of these test devices can be purchased from Teledyne LeCroy.
Device Emulator
Figure 3.3 Summit Z2-16 Exerciser (bottom) connected to a
Device Emulator (top).
The Teledyne LeCroy Device Emulator is an adapter that provides a way of connecting a
Summit Z2-16 Exerciser to a PCI Express motherboard. The emulator has two
connectors: a connector for a data cable and an edge connector for inserting the
Device Emulator into a slotted DUT.
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Installing the Device Emulator
To install the Device Emulator into the DUT, perform the following steps:
Step 1 If not already powered off, power off the Summit Z2-16 system and the
DUT.
Step 2 Insert the edge connector on the Device Emulator into a PCI Express
slot in the DUT. The Device Emulator is designed to fit into standard x16
PCI Express slot. To connect to a x1, x4, or x8 slot, you must install a slot
reducer, available from Teledyne LeCroy.
Step 3 The Device Emulator is shipped from Teledyne LeCroy with a metal face
plate for attachment to a PC case. If you are working with a motherboard
that is not in a PC case, you may prefer to remove the metal face plate
so the emulator can sit flat with the motherboard. To remove the face
plate, unscrew the two screws that hold it onto the emulator.
Step 4 Attach probe data cables between the two connectors on the emulator
and the To Device (15:8) and To Device (7:0) ports on the Exerciser.
Step 5 At this point the emulator is ready for use. Skip ahead to See “Final
Steps: Power on the Exerciser and then DUT” on page 22..
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Host Emulation Test Fixture
Figure 3.4 Summit Z2-16 Exerciser (bottom) connected to a Host Emulator
adapter (top). The Host Emulator has a PCI Express graphics card
inserted.
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Teledyne LeCroy Host Emulation Test Fixture
Hardware enclosure with a slot on top for accommodating a PCI Express card.
TX/RX 8-15 Connector: Connects to the To Device (15:8) port on Summit Z2-16.
TX/RX 0-7 Connector: Connects to the To Device (7:0) port on Summit Z2-16.
Reset button: Reset asserts PERST # for > 250 ms.
Clock Select: Selects from the following clocking options:
• Ext: a user supplied reference via the RefCLK SMA connector.
• Int: an internal supplied 100 MHz reference clock.
• Int SSC: an internal supplied Spread Spectrum Clock.
Power Select switch: Selects between the internal power supply and the external power
jacks on the back of the emulator. When External power is selected, both 3.3V and 12V
supplies must be provided by the user via the banana jacks on the back of the emulator.
Emulator Power LED: Lights when emulator is powered on.
PCIE Slot Power LED: Lights when the PCI Express connector on the Host Emulator is
supplying power. Power can be provided either via the internal power supply or by an
external power supply via the banana jacks on the back of the emulator. If an external
power source is provided, the Power Select switch should be set to Ext.
Installing the Host Emulation Test Fixture
Step 1 If not already powered off, power off the Summit Z2-16 system and the
DUT.
Step 2 Insert the male edge connector of the DUT into the PCI Express slot on
top of the Host Emulation Test Fixture.
Step 3 Attach a probe data cable to the Rx/Tx 0-7 port on the Host Emulator and
the To Device (7:0) port on Summit Z2-16.
Step 4 For x16 configuration, attach a second probe data cable to the
Rx/Tx 8-15 port on the Host Emulator and the To Device (15:8) port on
Summit Z2-16.
Step 5 If the DUT is a 150 watts or less device, such as a graphics card, you
may connect the card’s external power cables to the two external power
ports on top of the Host Emulator.
Final Steps: Power on the Exerciser and then DUT
Important: Power on the Exerciser before you power on the DUT.
Step 1 Power on the Summit Z2-16 Exerciser. The Exerciser's green power
LED lights, and the red Status LED turns on for approximately one
minute while the Exerciser performs self-diagnostics.
Step 2 If testing a motherboard, power on the motherboard. If testing a
PCI-Express device such as a graphics card, power on the
Host Emulator.
Step 3 Open the PETracer application on the host machine. The Exerciser is
now ready for traffic generation.
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