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Keysight Technologies M9036A Startup Manual

Keysight Technologies M9036A Startup Manual

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  • Page 1 Startup Guide Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller...
  • Page 3 WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FUTURE EDI- without prior agreement and written con- www.keysight.com/find/M9036A (prod- TIONS. FURTHER, TO THE MAXIMUM sent from Keysight Technologies, Inc. as uct-specific information and support, EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE governed by United States and interna- software and documentation updates) LAW, KEYSIGHT DISCLAIMS ALL WAR- tional copyright laws.
  • Page 4 Safety Information Do Not Remove Instrument Cover The following general safety precau- tions must be observed during all Only qualified, service-trained person- phases of operation of this instrument. nel who are aware of the hazards Failure to comply with these precau- involved should remove instrument tions or with specific warnings or oper- covers.
  • Page 5 A CAUTION denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating pro- The CSA mark is a registered trade- cedure or practice, that, if not cor- M9036A mark of the Canadian Standards Asso- rectly performed or adhered to MSIP-REM-Kst- ciation and indicates compliance to...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Power Down Modes ......... . . 18 Removing the M9036A from the chassis ......18 M9018A PCIe Link Configuration .
  • Page 8 Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    * The M9036A has two 240-pin, RDIMM sockets that support DDR3-1333 REG/ECC RAM sticks. Each socket supports memory modules up to 4GB for a total memory capacity of 8GB. The standard M9036A configuration is a single 4GB memory module with a factory option to add a second 4GB memory module. The ability of addressing 4GB memory is operating system dependent.

  • Page 10: M9036A At A Glance

    For the Soft Front Panel interface: from the Window’s Start menu, select: Start > All Programs > Keysight > M9036 PXIe Embedded Controller M9036A at a Glance The following figure shows the front panel for the M9036A. Detailed information about the module follows in this manual. Reset Button...

  • Page 11: Front Panel Led Indicators

    OR the chassis power button is pressed again causing Microsoft Windows to reboot. WD stands for Watchdog Timer and is not implemented in the M9036A. However, it is possible for this LED to turn on because of activity on the SMBus.

  • Page 12: Step 1: Unpack And Inspect The Module

    Both types, when used together, provide a significant level of ESD protection. Of the two, only the table-mat and wrist-strap combination provides adequate ESD protection when used alone. To ensure user safety, the static-safe accessories must provide at least 1 M of isolation from ground. Keysight M9036A Embedded Controller Startup Guide...

  • Page 13: Inspect For Damage

    – A description of failure or service required. 4 For memory declassification or sanitization purposes, you may want to remove the SSD and RAM modules prior to returning the M9036A for service. Refer to the M9036A User Guide for detailed instructions.

  • Page 14: Step 2: Verify Shipment Contents

    - An Automation-Ready CD with Keysight IO Libraries Suite (version 16.3 or later). (IO Libraries was installed at the factory) - An M9036A Product Information CD with User Guide and specifications. Adobe Reader is required (http://get.adobe.com/reader) - An ExpressCard latch kit. Refer to the User Guide for instructions.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Install The M9036A Embedded Controller

    Keysight’s M9036A can operate with all of the PCIe fabric configurations found on the M9018A chassis as well as the standard 4x4 fabric used on non-Keysight chassis.
  • Page 16 4 Push down on the controller’s ejector/injector handle. The red button on the handle must be depressed to release it. 5 Carefully align the M9036A board edges with the chassis guide rails for slot 1 (red guide rails) and insert the controller into the guide rails.

  • Page 17: Power On Sequence

    (such as RAID controller) that require a longer time for PCI enumeration. The first time the M9036A is powered up, it will prompt you to create a user password. Power Off Sequence...

  • Page 18: Power Down Modes

    PCIe link configurations, please refer to the M9018A User Guide (available from the Windows Start button, select All Programs > Keysight > M9018A). Keysight’s M9036A can operate with all of the PCIe fabric configurations found on the M9018A chassis. Although the default M9018A PCIe chassis fabric is “2-Link Configuration: 1x8”...

  • Page 19: Microsoft Windows Activation

    Keysight ensures that your copy of Windows 7 or XP is activated at the time it ships from the factory. However, the first time you install and turn on the M9036A and the Windows OS starts, you must accept the End User License Agreement (EULA). For information about Windows EULA, go to www.microsoft.com.

  • Page 20: Controller And Chassis Drivers

    Controller and Chassis Drivers All of the M9036A Controller and M9018A Chassis drivers were installed on your controller at the factory. You should not need to reinstall them. The M9036A Product Information CD you received as part of the initial shipment (see “Step 2:...

  • Page 21: Windows Security

    There is a small system partition for the Keysight Recovery System on the SSD. During the boot process, you are given the choice to boot the operating system normally or boot from the recovery partition. Refer to the M9036A User Guide for detailed information.

  • Page 22: Step 4: Run Keysight Io Libraries Suite

    Explorer Pane. The following graphic shows the Connection Expert screen. All necessary drivers are pre-installed at the factory. These drivers include the mouse and keyboard drivers, video driver, GPIB driver, PXI trigger driver, etc. Keysight M9036A Embedded Controller Startup Guide...

  • Page 23: Step 5. Verify Operation

    Step 5. Verify Operation Step 5. Verify Operation There are no actual verification procedures for the M9036A Embedded Controller. If it boots properly and the front panel status LEDs do not indicate an error (see “Front panel LED indicators” on page 11), then the controller is working normally.

  • Page 24: Step 6: Install User Application Modules In The Pxi Express Chassis

    For others, consult the module provider for software requirements and instructions. You may need to connect the embedded controller to the internet to locate and install the necessary drivers. Keysight M9036A Embedded Controller Startup Guide...

  • Page 25: Controller Operating System

    Controller Operating System Controller Operating System Your M9036A comes with the Windows operating system of your choice of either Microsoft Windows 7 32-Bit or 64-Bit, WES 7 32-bit or 64-bit, or Windows XP 32-bit Operating System preinstalled along with the latest version of Keysight's IO Libraries Suite (version 16.3 or later).

  • Page 26: User Data Backup

    Keysight for service. The Windows operating system supplied with your M9036A is licensed for use on the hard drive mounted to the controller. If the hard drive is replaced, it may be your responsibility to purchase or re-license the operating system.

  • Page 27: Using Labview

    Open the appropriate folder (8.x or 20xx) for the version of LabVIEW you installed on the M9036A. Copy the folder named Keysight M9036 (this contains three subfolders and other files) and paste it in the directory: Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW <your version>\instr.lib or Program Files (x86)\National Instruments\LabVIEW <your version>\instr.lib...

  • Page 28: Environmental Operating Conditions

    Environmental Operating Conditions Environmental Operating Conditions The Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller is designed to operate in a temperature range of 0 C to +55 C with non-condensing humidity. The ° ° maximum humidity is 95% at +40 C. The maximum operating altitude is 46000 °...
  • Page 30 This information is subject to change without notice © Keysight Technologies 2011-2015 Edition 5 March 2015 Published in USA *M9036-90001* M9036-90001 www.keysight.com...

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