Solectron Force Computers Alpha VME 5/352, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ers Installation Guide Order Number EK VME54 IG C01 This guide explains how to install Alpha VME 5 352 and 5 480 single board computers SBCs Revision Update Information This guide supersedes the DIGITAL Alpha VME 5 352 and 5 480 Single Board Computers Installation Guide EK VME54 IG B01 ...

Page 2: ...nt of Force Computers Inc Force Computers Inc assumes no responsibility for the use of any circuitry other than circuitry that is part of a product of Force Computers Inc Force Computers Inc does not convey to the purchaser of the product described herein any license under the patent rights of Force Computers Inc nor the rights of others Copyright 2000 by Force Computers Inc Certain portions 1997 ...

Page 3: ...ment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Achtung Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungenauftreten in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist Attention Ceci est un produit de Classe A Dans un environment domest...

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Page 5: ...sis Requirements 1 13 Backplane Considerations 1 13 2 Installing the SBC Installation at a Glance 2 2 Setting Configuration Switches on the I O Module 2 3 Installing the Memory Modules 2 5 Installing a PMC I O Companion Card and Options 2 6 Installing the CPU and I O Modules in the VME Chassis 2 7 Setting Up and Installing the Primary Breakout Module 2 9 Setting Up and Installing the Secondary Bre...

Page 6: ... Module 2 7 2 6 Installing a 2 Slot SBC Module Assembly 2 8 2 7 Installing a 3 Slot SBC Module Assembly 2 8 2 8 Identifying the Primary Breakout Module 2 9 2 9 Setting the Primary Breakout Module Jumpers 2 10 2 10 Connecting the SCSI Cable to the Primary Breakout Module 2 11 2 11 Installing the Primary Breakout Module 2 12 2 12 Setting the Secondary Breakout Module Jumpers 2 13 2 13 Connecting the...

Page 7: ...r 1 Preparing for the Installation explains how to unpack and verify your kit contents and check for ordered options It also helps you get acquainted with the SBC s major components Chapter 2 Installing the SBC provides step by step instructions on how to install the SBC Chapter 3 Finishing the Installation explains how to power on the SBC monitor diagnostics configure the system and boot an opera...

Page 8: ... bits are frequently indicated with angle brackets For example 27 specifies bit 27 Caution Cautions indicate potential damage to equipment or loss of data Keyboard Keys The following keyboard key conventions are used throughout this guide Abbreviation Binary Multiple K 210 1024 M 220 1 048 576 G 230 1 073 741 824 2 KB 2 kilobytes 2 x 210 bytes 4 MB 4 megabytes 4 x 220 bytes 8 GB 8 gigabytes 8 x 23...

Page 9: ...9 and 0x19A are hexadecimal see also Addresses Otherwise the base is indicated by a sub script for example 1002 is a binary number For More Information For more information refer to the following Your supplier A Force field applications engineer The Force Computers web site at http www forcecomputers com Items Example Commands boot command Command arguments address argument Command options sb opti...

Page 10: ...lpha VME 5 352 and 5 480 Single Board Comput ers Technical Reference Alpha VME 5 352 and 5 480 Sin gle Board Computers Installation Guide this document EK VME54 IG Explains how to install your Alpha VME 5 352 or 5 480 SBC Use this guide if you need to adjust jumper settings or remove and reinstall field replaceable units FRUs Alpha VME 5 352 and 5 480 Sin gle Board Computers User Man ual EK VME54 ...

Page 11: ...ur kit carton match the num bers for the product you ordered If the order numbers do not match contact your Customer Support Center in your geography 2 Remove the top layer of packing foam 3 Remove all items from the kit carton 4 Locate and put on the antistatic wrist strap 5 Clip the wire attached to the wrist strap to the frame of your VME chassis 6 Remove the hardware components from the conduc...

Page 12: ...eration of an Alpha VME 5 352 or 5 480 SBC 2 Optional memory which is ordered separately will be included in your kit or packed separately depending on how the memory was purchased Table 1 1 Alpha VME 5 352 and 5 480 SBC Kit Contents Part Part Name Part Number Cover Letter EK VME54 CL Warranty and Parts Information EK VME54 WI Installation Guide EK VME54 IG Antistatic wrist strap 12 36175 01 CPU a...

Page 13: ...o use a standard parallel port printer cable that has a 26 pin IDC connector on one end Table 1 2 lists Alpha VME 5 352 and 5 480 SBC options Check that you received the options you ordered 1 Also available on the worldwide web at http www forcecomputers com 1 4 Getting Familiar with Your SBC s Major Components This section helps you get familiar with the major components of an Alpha VME 5 352 or ...

Page 14: ...pha VME 5 352 and 5 480 SBCs Figure 1 1 shows the layout and primary components Figure 1 1 CPU Module Layout The numeric callouts in the figure identify the following key components 1 P1 VMEbus connector 2 P2 VMEbus connector 3 64 bit PCI connector not used 4 J11 bus grant pass through jumper 5 Connectors for memory DIMMs 2 and 3 6 Connectors for memory DIMMs 0 and 1 7 Power and VME slave activity...

Page 15: ...y only if you need to replace the SROM Figure 1 2 shows the layout and primary components Figure 1 2 I O Module Layout The numeric callouts in the figure identify the following key components 1 P1 VMEbus connector 2 Connector to CPU module on the back of the I O module 3 Debug jumper for use with Serial ROM Mini Console only 4 P2 VMEbus connector 5 Configuration switchpack 6 Caterpillar insulation...

Page 16: ... A reset operation starts SROM execution the same way as when you power on the system When you use the Halt switch the SBC enters console mode Caution Keep in mind that reset and halt opera tions can cause loss of data 1 2 Status display A display that shows which test is running during power on self test POST diagnostics When the POST diagnostics are complete the display is under control of the o...

Page 17: ...he system automatically config ures memory based on the DIMMs you install The following table shows the width of the memory bus and its performance when you use two and four DIMMs Error correction code ECC is provided for single bit errors and error detection is provided for double bit errors For details on how the operating system reports and handles ECC errors see your operating system documenta...

Page 18: ...ule by way of the VMEbus P2 connector and provides A connector for attaching a SCSI bus Additional P2 options such as the secondary breakout module SCSI termination control A connection for and control of a watchdog timeout signal A connector to Alpha VME external timing signals Figure 1 5 shows the primary breakout module Table 1 4 Valid DIMM Combinations Memory Size MB DIMM 0 MB DIMM 1 MB DIMM 2...

Page 19: ...he reset input signal Caution You must use the primary breakout module included in your Alpha VME 5 352 or 5 480 SBC hardware kit Applying power to an Alpha VME 5 352 or 5 480 SBC WITHOUT that primary breakout module in place or WITH the breakout module included with the AXPvme 160 166 or 230 part number 54 22605 01 in place may damage your backplane the Alpha VME 5 352 or 5 480 SBC or both 1 4 6 ...

Page 20: ...nnector on the I O module Using the PMC I O companion card you can expand your SBC s I O capabilities by adding interfaces such as a second Ether net interface or a graphics card Primary components on the companion card include connectors for two PMC options a PCI to PCI bridge chip keyboard and mouse connectors two VMEbus connectors and a VMEbus P2 signal connector The VMEbus P2 signal connector ...

Page 21: ...ector 8 Diskette drive connector 9 Signaling level jumper jumper MUST be set to 5 0 V 10 PMC option 2 connector 11 PMC option 1 connector Note The Alpha VME 5 352 and 5 480 SBCs support a PS 2 type 101 compat ible keyboard and mouse The 34 pin diskette drive connector see item 8 in Figure 1 7 provides a way of attaching a diskette drive for example an RX23 or RX26 To use this connector you must ma...

Page 22: ...ersion efficiency range requiring no heat sink The required primary breakout module which is installed on the rear of the VME backplane directly behind the slots occupied by the CPU and I O module assem bly provides additional current to the CPU module from the I O module An optional 5 V STANDBY is available to provide power for the time of year TOY clock and NVRAM chip Table 1 5 provides the powe...

Page 23: ...ear feet per minute at vari ous ambient temperatures Actual cooling depends on the turbulence in the air stream as it enters the assembly volume If you operate your Alpha 5 352 or 5 480 SBC in an enclosure that is not fully assembled be sure the air flow to and around the SBC meets or exceeds the requirements indicated by the curves Figure 1 8 Required Air Flow Relative to Ambient Temperature Note...

Page 24: ... VMEbus backplanes grant bus access mechanically For these backplanes you do not need to set switches or jumpers Bus grants are provided automatically If you are using this type of backplane make sure the J11 bus grant pass through jumper on the Alpha VME 5 352 or 5 480 SBC CPU module is not installed Backplanes that use active buffer OR NAND or AND devices Backplanes that use active buffer OR NAN...

Page 25: ...O module in slot 2 needs this signal input to be high By disconnecting the BG_IN_L 3 0 signals from the backplane to the I O module you cause the passive pullups on the I O module to pull the VIC 64 BG_IN_L 3 0 signals high Figure 1 10 Active OR Backplane AND 4 75 K 4 75 K VDD BG_IN_L 3 0 VDD GND BG_OUT_L 3 0 BG_PASS_THRU_H CPU Module Slot 1 BG_IN_L 3 0 8 2 K BG_OUT_L 3 0 4 7 or 33 K VDD VIC 64 BG...

Page 26: ...C is Not Used as System Controller When an Alpha VME 5 352 or 5 480 SBC is not the system controller in an appli cation Set configuration switch 4 on the I O module to the Open position as explained in Section 2 2 Do not install the J11 bus grant pass through jumper ...

Page 27: ...or 5 480 SBC Caution Static electricity can destroy the circuits on the modules in your Alpha VME 5 352 or 5 480 SBC kit When you handle modules wear the anti static wriststrap with the wire clipped to the frame of your VME chassis Also place the modules on top of the conductive plastic bags they came in while you work ...

Page 28: ...y in the chassis Section 2 5 Set up and install the primary breakout module Section 2 6 Install the PMC I O companion card and options Section 2 4 Application requires parallel port or rear access serial line connectors Set up and install the secondary breakout module Section 2 7 Connect network and serial line cables Section 2 8 VME chassis has empty slots left after installation Insert blank pan...

Page 29: ...losed Supplies 5 V from the VMEbus 5 V Standby signal to the time of year TOY clock and the nonvolatile random access memory NVRAM to supplement the internal battery when the SBC s power is turned off Open Does not supply power from the VMEbus 5 V Standby signal The internal battery lasts for about 10 years with the SBC s power turned off 2 Closed Enables the writing of flash ROMs under program co...

Page 30: ...ired to be in the indicated positions one opened one closed for reliable system operation during a VMEbus Reset Table 2 2 Switch Settings for Modules in Slots 1 and 2 System Controller Switch Setting 1 Closed 2 Open 3 Open1 4 Closed1 Table 2 3 Switch Settings for Modules in Slots Other Than Slots 1 and 2 Switch Setting 1 Closed 2 Open 3 Closed1 4 Open1 ...

Page 31: ...ry module with pin 1 on the connector The position of the orientation notches on the module assure proper connectivity 3 Firmly press the memory module into the connector 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other memory modules being installed Refer to Figure 2 3 as necessary Figure 2 3 Installing Memory Modules The numeric callouts in the figure identify the following 1 SBC CPU module 2 Memory connectors ...

Page 32: ... slots must use the same signaling level Figure 2 4 Setting PMC I O Companion Card Jumpers 2 Install PMC I O options Install any PMC I O options that your system requires onto the PMC I O companion card 3 Install the nylon standoffs in the I O module as shown in Figure 2 5 4 Connect the PMC I O companion card to the I O module Caution Perform the following steps cautiously to avoid damaging the mo...

Page 33: ...l connector mating is sufficient to damage the connector housing and pins c Carefully press down on both sides of the I O module connector causing the I O module and PMC I O companion card connectors to mate and the standoffs to anchor as shown in Figure 2 5 2 5 Installing the CPU and I O Modules in the VME Chassis Once you have the CPU I O and PMC I O companion card if applicable mod ules connect...

Page 34: ...m pletely The Alpha VME module will not seat properly The press fit shoulder washer that holds the screw washer in place might become disengaged if you apply excessive pressure to the front panel Secure the screws on the handles as indicated by the numeric callout 1 in the fig ure that applies to your installation Figure 2 6 Installing a 2 Slot SBC Module Assembly Figure 2 7 Installing a 3 Slot SB...

Page 35: ... VME 5 352 or 5 480 SBC hardware kit see Figure 2 8 Applying power to an Alpha VME 5 352 or 5 480 SBC WITHOUT that primary breakout module in place or WITH the breakout module included with the AXPvme 160 166 or 230 part number 54 22605 01 in place will dam age your backplane the Alpha VME 5 352 or 5 480 SBC or both Figure 2 8 Identifying the Primary Breakout Module Note Sufficient space must exis...

Page 36: ... you do not connect a monitoring device the setting of the jumper makes no difference Setting the jumper across pins 4 and 6 default provides an internal 2 kOhm to 5 V pullup for the watchdog reset signal Setting the jumper across pins 2 and 4 provides no pullup This allows you to attach a moni toring device that operates at a different voltage level The monitoring device must provide voltage and ...

Page 37: ... the same slots as the correct primary breakout module will damage your backplane the Alpha VME 5 352 or 5 480 SBC or both Never insert a module assembly other than that of an Alpha VME 5 480 5 352 4 288 or 4 224 into a slot opposite the primary breakout module The primary breakout module feeds power to several of the user defined pins on the P2 backplane connector This may damage another VME modu...

Page 38: ...te The secondary breakout module requires a minimum of 55 mm 2 13 in clearance behind the primary breakout module This distance does not allow for clearance for additional P2 connections You must add addi tional clearance if you use additional connections To set up and install the secondary breakout module 1 Set the secondary breakout module jumpers To use the keyboard mouse port on the secondary ...

Page 39: ...s connect any network and serial line cables to be used As shown in Figure 2 14 1 Connect a twisted pair network cable to the Ethernet connector labeled If necessary you can acquire an adapter to convert from twisted pair to Thin Wire networking 2 Connect the console terminal cable to the console serial line connector labeled con See Appendix A for a list of cables and connectors 3 Connect the aux...

Page 40: ...rk and Serial Line Cables 2 9 Inserting Blank Panels To improve airflow and reduce electromagnetic interference EMI radiation insert blank panels into the vacant slots of the VME chassis If you are not using a PMC I O companion card and the slot adjacent to Alpha VME 5 352 or 5 480 SBC is empty insert a blank panel into at least that slot Note Blank panels for a VME chassis are not supplied or sol...

Page 41: ...of diagnostics is executed without operator inter vention Once the SROM code has been loaded into the 8 KB internal instruction cache the core logic and memory are initialized in preparation for starting the console firmware During this phase of console startup the system automatically invokes several more diagnostics and executes them without operator intervention During SROM initialization the P...

Page 42: ...rite to memory data address read from mem ory and compare Check the ECC error status Load the SRM console and perform a checksum 2 2 Enable all Scache Set and flush the Icache 1 1 Jump to the console 0 starting console on CPU 0 Initialize console test memory and NVRAM and probe the PCI bus See sample output below Perform console SCSI test A SCSI Tests Perform console heartbeat test B Heartbeat Tes...

Page 43: ...equence by using certain user selectable control parameters implemented as environment variables that allow the initialization to continue despite the existence of some errors that you may not wish to treat as fatal The time it takes for the diagnostics tests to complete varies depending on the amount of memory installed in the system The more memory that is installed the longer it takes for the t...

Page 44: ...ing of envi ronment variables see the DIGITAL Alpha 5 352 and 5 480 Single Board Com puter User Manual 3 4 Booting an Operating System Once you have successfully powered on the SBC boot an operating system For information on booting Tru64 UNIX see the Tru64 UNIX Installation Guide For information on booting VxWorks for Alpha see the VxWorks Alpha VME Single Board Computers Hardware Supplement VxWo...

Page 45: ...or to 9 pin communication port on PCs and laptops DEC H 8571J Bulkhead mount connector1 AMP 745492 2 Offset MMJ terminal cable 2 feet DEC BC16E 02 Offset MMJ terminal cable 10 feet DEC BC16E 10 Offset MMJ terminal cable 15 feet DEC BC16E 15 Offset MMJ female to female coupling DEC H8572 00 Offset MMJ to 10 pin communications connector DEC H8571 J Printer port connector2 AMP 1 111623 6 SCSI mating ...

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Page 47: ...All SROM tests must pass successfully before the flash ROM and console diagnostics run If one or more SROM diagnostics fail the flash ROM and console diagnostics are not loaded and a single right angle bracket prompt SROM appears on the con sole terminal The code of the failing diagnostic appears on the dot matrix display In some cases additional information appears on the console terminal B 2 Fla...

Page 48: ...a prompt does not appear on the console Check the power source If 5 V power is out of specification the SBC is held in reset Check that all modules are seated properly The green LED is lit and the number 4 appears on the dot matrix display when you power on the system Check the seating of the memory modules The green LED is lit and the number 0 appears on the dot matrix display when you power on t...

Page 49: ...than 10 seconds to complete Check the SCSI termination the seating of the Alpha VME 5 352 and 5 480 SBC CPU and I O module assembly the seating of the breakout modules the seating of the SCSI cable and the seating of all SCSI devices Diagnostics pass but there are no or unreadable characters displayed on the console Check the console terminal connections and settings 9600 baud 8 bits no parity The...

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