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  • Page 1 User Guide Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller...
  • Page 3 WITHOUT NOTICE, IN FUTURE EDI- without prior agreement and written con- www.keysight.com/find/M9037A (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

    M9036A Functional Description ........
  • Page 8 Updating the M9036A BIOS ........

  • Page 9: Documentation Map

    Documentation Map Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide...
  • Page 10 Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller Startup Guide...

  • Page 11: Introduction

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

  • Page 12: M9036A At A Glance

    Introduction M9036A at a Glance M9036A at a Glance The following figure shows the front panel for the M9036A PXIe Controller. Detailed information about the module follows in this manual. Reset Button LED Indicators SMB Trigger Connector DVI-I Connector LAN (GbE)
  • Page 13 Amber 1000Mbps * 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. Reboot the M9036A to turn the LED off. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 14: M9036A Functional Description

    Introduction M9036A Functional Description M9036A Functional Description Figure 2 M9036A Embedded Controller Functional Block Diagram Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 15: Cpu, Memory And Chipset

    “CMOS Battery Backup” on page 57. Reset Button The front panel reset button is used to perform a hard reset for the M9036A. You can use a pin-like object to push the reset button. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 16: I/O Interfaces

    – Two RJ-45 connectors with speed/link/active LED on the faceplate GPIB connector The GPIB connector on M9036A is a micro D-sub 25P connector and is used to control external bench-top instruments. You need the supplied GPIB adapter cable to connect instruments. The on-board GPIB controller has the following features: –...
  • Page 17 Signal Ground NDAC Not Data Accepted Ground Signal Ground Interface Clear Ground Signal Ground Service Request Ground Signal Ground Attention Ground Signal Ground Chassis Ground Chassis Ground Ground Signal Ground Ground Signal Ground Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 18: Pxi Trigger (Trig)

    Trigger IO functions All trigger modes are programmable through the factory-installed IVI trigger driver (M9036). You can learn more about the trigger functions by using the M9036A Soft Front Panel software available at: Select the Windows Start >All Programs >Keysight > M9036 PXIe Embedded Controller > M9036 SFP.
  • Page 19 Similarly, you cannot route a trigger sourced by the front panel SMB connector back to itself. Refer to the following diagrams and explanations. Also, for an example program, refer to the IVI program examples; go to: C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\IVI\Drivers\AgM9036 Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...
  • Page 20 “true” if and only if the trigger routing subsystem is enabled. riggerRouting.RouteConfiguration • Use T to determine the current routing configuration. • TriggerRouting.ResetRoute() opens all trigger routing paths and disables the trigger routing subsystem. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...
  • Page 21 “true” if and only if the trigger routing subsystem is enabled. riggerRouting.RouteConfiguration • Use T to determine the current routing configuration. • TriggerRouting.ResetRoute opens all trigger routing paths and disables the trigger routing subsystem. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...
  • Page 22 ResetRoute does not alter the state of the SoftwareRouteTriggerState property. However, the Reset method of the IVI driver resets the state to the power-on default of True (3.3V). Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...
  • Page 23 M9036A Functional Description Introduction Software generated trigger to selected backplane trigger bus and front panel SMB trigger connector Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...
  • Page 24 ResetRoute does not alter the state of the SoftwareRouteTriggerState property. However, the Reset method of the IVI driver resets the state to the power-on default of True (3.3V). Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 25: Expresscard 34

    M9036A. In Microsoft Windows, you can use the Safely Remove Hardware utility. SATA port The M9036A provides a SATA 2.0 port and is shipped with a pre-installed 2.5" 160GB SATA 2.5 inch solid state drive (SSD). Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...
  • Page 26 Introduction M9036A Functional Description Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 27: Using The Controller

    Keysight's IO Libraries Suite. This chapter provides general system configuration and preventive maintenance procedures that you are responsible for. In general, the M9036A operates as any other Windows PC. The M9036A controller supports USB CD-ROM drive, USB flash disk, or a USB external hard drive as the first boot device.

  • Page 28: Controller Startup

    Subsequent boots will then be ready for normal operation. After installing the M9036A controller in a PXIe chassis, press the chassis’ power on button. After a few moments, the controller will beep indicating it passed its POST self tests.
  • Page 29 Entering Safe Mode: You can enter safe mode by pressing F8 while the Windows Boot Manager display (see Figure 3) is presented (after the Keysight splash screen is presented but before Windows starts to boot). Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 30: Changing And Restoring The Pcie Link Configuration

    PCIe link configurations, please refer to the PXIe Chassis User Guide available from the Windows Start button, select All Programs > Keysight > PXIe Chassis Family. To change the link configurations PCIe Switch Fabric Configurator found in the same location. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 31: Using Keysight Connection Expert

    GPIB instrument documentation for specific VISA programming information. 3 The Instrument I/O on this PC pane shows instrument connections on your controller. From here you can interact with the instruments in the chassis. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 32: Windows Security

    Time. Right click on Windows Time and select “Properties”. - If you want to Enable Windows Time Service and the Startup Type is set to Disabled, click on the drop-down menu and select Automatic. Click Start and then OK. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 33: User Data Backup

    Keysight for service. The Windows operating system supplied with your M9036A is licensed for use on the Solid State Drive (SSD) mounted to the controller. If the SSD is replaced, you may be responsible to purchase or relicense the operating system.

  • Page 34: System Backup And Recovery For Windows 7

    Microsoft Windows Help system. Windows system repair disk If the M9036A controller will not boot, you will need to use a Windows System Repair Disc. You must manually create this System Repair Disc. Create a system repair disc You will need a separate USB CD/DVD ROM drive to create and use the repair disc.

  • Page 35: System Image

    Using the Controller System Image You should regularly create a system image of the SSD on the M9036A. By definition, a system image is an exact copy of the computer hard drive. A system image includes the Windows operating system files as well as your system settings, application programs, and data files.
  • Page 36 Windows File Explorer. Close the DOS Command window. 2 Connect an external USB hard drive to the M9036A. Make certain that Windows identifies and can run the external hard drive. If you are using a LAN drive, make certain the LAN cable is connected to the M9036A.

  • Page 37: Restoring A System Image

    To restore the image from a system image backup, perform the following steps: 1 Connect a USB CD/DVD ROM drive to the M9036A. 2 Insert the System Repair disc into the CD/DVD ROM drive. Note, this is not the System Image disk.
  • Page 38 Note that it may take several minutes up to a few hours to restore the system image. When the system image restore is complete, remove the USB CD/DVD drive (or the system image hard drive). Allow the M9036A to restart. 14 Optionally, you can re-hide the Keysight Recovery Partition. a Click the Windows Start button.

  • Page 39: System Backup And Recovery For Wes 7

    You can also create Windows Restore Points to return your system files and settings without affecting data or application files. Microsoft Windows is the only operating system installed on your M9036A. There is a small system partition for the Keysight Recovery System on the SSD. During the OS boot process, you are given the choice to boot normally or boot from the recovery partition.

  • Page 40: Chassis Shutdown

    Do not use the Sleep or Hibernate modes from the Startup Button as shown in the following graphic. If you install the M9036A controller in a chassis other than the Keysight M9018A, consult your chassis manual for power down behavior.

  • Page 41: Wake On Lan

    AC power is still applied to the chassis. On the M9036A, WoL is supported only on LAN Port #2 (the top LAN port) on the controller. This port is powered from the auxiliary power supply in the M9018A even if the power is turned off (as long as AC power is still connected to the chassis).
  • Page 42 Wake on Link If this is the only mode selected, it requires the controller to be in sleep or hibernate mode. This mode is not supported. However, when checked along with Wake on Magic Packet from power off, the M9036A will power on when plugging a LAN cable into the Port 2 connector.

  • Page 43: Chassis And Inhibit Switch

    M9036A System Status LED HS (Blue) remains on. At this point, you have two options: - Momentarily press the ON button again to turn on the M9036A and bring up Windows. - Complete the power down process by grounding the Inhibit signal (pin 5 of the rear panel DB-9 connector).
  • Page 44 Using the Controller Chassis shutdown If the chassis and M9036A are powered up, pressing the ON button for greater than 5 seconds causes a forced shut down of Windows but, as before, the chassis will not be powered off. At this point, you have the same two options listed in the previous paragraph.

  • Page 45: Things To Not Do

    Do not repartition the Solid State Drive (SSD) drive or rename any of the existing partitions. Doing so could cause the controller to either not have the disk space required or not be able to find needed data. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 46: Software Application Licenses

    - The SSD is re-imaged, replaced, or corrupted. - The controller motherboard is replaced or the primary (system) BIOS serial number has changed. For more information, refer to the software application documentation. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 47: Updating Drivers And Firmware

    Using the Controller Updating Drivers and Firmware All of the current M9036A Controller and Chassis drivers were installed on your controller at the factory. However, you should periodically check the product web pages for updated drivers and chassis firmware. Instructions for updating are on the web.
  • Page 48 Using the Controller Updating Drivers and Firmware To update or reinstall the M9036A drivers: 1 Go to www.Keysight.com/find/M9036A to obtain the latest driver package. Select Visit Technical Support then click on the Drivers, Update, and Examples tab. 2 Run the driver installation setup program. Follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 49: Controlling Multiple Pxie Chassis With The M9036A

    - Keysight IO Libraries version 16.3 update1 (or later) is required. - You must turn on the subordinate chassis and wait for the chassis status light to turn solid green before turning on the Master chassis with the M9036A controller.
  • Page 50 Using the Controller Controlling Multiple PXIe Chassis with the M9036A Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 51: Bios Setup

    The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that provides a basic level of communication between the processor and peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contains code for various advanced features applied to the M9036A controller. The BIOS setup program includes menus for configuring settings and enabling M9036A controller features.

  • Page 52: Accessing The Bios Setup Utility

    Accessing the BIOS setup utility To start the BIOS setup program: 1 Power on or reboot your M9036A controller. 2 Press the <Delete> key when the controller beeps. This should be concurrent with the main startup screen. The BIOS setup program loads after a short delay.

  • Page 53: Bios Main Setup Menu

    - BIOS Information - This item includes the BIOS version and the date when the BIOS was built. - Memory Information - This item shows the M9036A’s memory size, type and speed detected by the BIOS. - ME Information - This value indicates the version of management engine.

  • Page 54: Advanced Setup Menu

    - USB Configuration - Provides USB support and lists the devices attached to the USB port (keyboard, mouse, and one hub). - H/W Monitor - Displays the voltages on the backplane connector (+3.3V, +5.0V, +12V, 5VSB, and Vbat). Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 55: Chipset Setup Menu

    – SMBus Controller - User can enable/disable the SMBus controller. – PXIe Backplane Wake# - This setting enables or disables a PXIe peripheral module's ability to wake a powered-off system. The default value is Disabled. – Restore AC Power Loss setting Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...
  • Page 56 BIOS Setup Accessing the BIOS setup utility Figure 8 BIOS Chipset North Bridge Menu Figure 9 BIOS Chipset South Bridge Menu Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 57: Boot Setup Menu

    Option 1 refers to the SSD and Option 2 refers to the LAN connection. Figure 10 Boot Setup Menu - Quiet Boot - Disable to view POST messages. - Boot Option #1,#2,#3 - This option allows you to select the priority of boot options. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 58: Security Setup Menu

    Refer to the Microsoft TechNet library for information on installing Windows to an EFI-based computer. If the SSD is removed from the M9036A, do not insert the controller into a chassis and power it up. Always install the SSD before applying power to the M9036A. If you do not, then the SATA selection is eliminated from the boot option list.

  • Page 59: Save And Exit Setup Menu

    The “Restore the default values for all setup options” selection does not restore the original boot priority sequence. You must use the Boot Setup Menu (see “Boot Setup Menu” on page 47) to manually restore the boot priority sequence. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...
  • Page 60 BIOS Setup Accessing the BIOS setup utility Figure 12 Save and Exit Setup Menu Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 61: Updating The M9036A Bios

    Keysight’s AGxx or AGxx-M BIOS are custom designed specifically for the M9036A. Do not attempt to replace it with a generic BIOS. The AGxx BIOS versions are appropriate for the M9036A in single or dual chassis configurations. However, if you are using the M9036A to manage and control three or four AXIe or PXIe chassis, you must have Keysight BIOS version AGxx-M installed.
  • Page 62 BIOS Setup Updating the M9036A BIOS Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 63: Service

    M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide Service Keysight’s M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller has some user serviceable parts. In general, you should not need to change switch settings. Always observe Electrostatic Discharge precautions. Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All work on electronic assemblies should be performed at a static-safe work station.

  • Page 64: Viewing Revision Codes

    Service Viewing Revision Codes Viewing Revision Codes Use the M9036A Soft Front Panel (SFP) to identify the controller’s serial number, driver and hardware revision codes. For example, if the Hardware Revision Code 3.3.2-1.0-C0050_E2050_10010 – 3.3.2 refers to the trigger fundamental driver version –...

  • Page 65: Controller Switch Settings

    There are no user-accessible switches on the M9036A controller. Clear CMOS (JP1) If you encounter an abnormal condition that causes M9036A to halt or fail to boot, clear the CMOS and restore the controller BIOS to its default settings. To...
  • Page 66 (RTC). To set the RTC to the current time and date: a Power on or reboot your M9036A controller. b Press the <Delete> key when the controller beeps. This should be concurrent with the main startup screen. The BIOS setup program loads after a short delay.

  • Page 67: Cmos Battery Backup

    CMOS Battery Backup Service CMOS Battery Backup The M9036A is provided with a 3.0 V “coin cell” lithium battery. This battery backs up the Real Time Clock. To replace the battery, proceed as follows: Always observe ESD precautions. See “Electrostatic Discharge”...
  • Page 68 8 Install the embedded controller back in the PXIe chassis and apply power. The battery’s operational temperature range is less than that of the M9036A’s storage temperature range. For exact range information, refer to the battery manufacturer’s specifications. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...
  • Page 69 8 hours per working day at an operating temperature of 30°C. To ensure that the lifetime of the battery has not been exceeded, you should change the battery after 3 to 4 years of service. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 70: Replacing The Hard Drive

    Service Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive The Keysight M9036A Embedded controller comes with a 160 GB, 2.5” Serial ATA (SATA) II Solid State Drive (SSD). Determining the Replacement Part Number for the SSD This product may contain a custom image. First, look on the SSD for an identification label that states “Solid State Drive Replacement Order...
  • Page 71 If you purchase a replacement hard or SSD drive, it must be the same size or larger than the original (160 GB) SSD in your M9036A. You cannot create a system image of one size of hard drive and then try to restore it to a smaller hard drive.
  • Page 72 Carefully lift out the hard drive. 5 Remove the frame from the SSD and place it on the new drive (if necessary for spacing). Frame Figure 17 SSD Frame, remove four screws Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...
  • Page 73 If the SSD is removed from the M9036A, do not insert the controller into a chassis and power it up. Always install the SSD before applying power to the M9036A.

  • Page 74: Memory Modules

    Memory Modules Memory Modules Keysight’s M9036A has two memory connectors; one on top of the other. The module comes standard with either one 4GB memory module (installed in the bottom position) or two 2GB memory modules. Optionally, two 4GB memory modules can be installed bringing the total memory to 8GB.
  • Page 75 Clamp for bottom module Clamp for top module Figure 18 M9036A Memory Modules (only the bottom module shown) 4 Spread the two memory clamps for the module you want to replace. 5 The memory module should pop up. Carefully slide the memory module out of the edge connector.

  • Page 76: Memory Declassification

    Procedure for declassifying a faulty controller Even if the M9036A is not able to power on, it may be declassified by removing the SSD (disk drive) from the controller. Follow the procedure “Replacing the...
  • Page 77 1 Turn the PXIe chassis off. 2 Remove the controller from the PXIe chassis. 3 Remove the SSD drive. For instructions on removing the SSD drive, refer to “Replacing the Hard Drive” on page 60. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...

  • Page 78: Chassis Power Inhibit Functionality

    Inhibit switch to the DEFault position and then power on or reboot the chassis. - For other chassis, refer to the manufacturer’s chassis documentation. Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...
  • Page 79 Switch Settings Enumeration problems System Memory date and time Memory Modules Ethernet System recovery Memory, information ExpressCard 34 Mode, sleep Modules,memory Temperature Monitor Front Panel Time, system Functional Description National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...
  • Page 80 Index USB Keyboard (sleep mode) USB Ports User data backup Utility, BIOS Setup VGA Adapter Windows Registry Windows security Windows Security Center Keysight M9036A PXIe Embedded Controller User Guide...
  • Page 82 This information is subject to change without notice © Keysight Technologies 2011-2019 Sixth Edition, October 2019 Published in USA *M9036-90005* M9036-90005 www.keysight.com...

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