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Model P5000HX Series CPU
22875A
June 5, 1996
© Texas Microsystems
All Rights Reserved
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Model P5000HX Series CPU 22875A June 5, 1996 © Texas Microsystems All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...
  • Page 2 Limited Warranty (a)Texas Microsystems warrants that the goods sold by it hereunder will be free from defects in materials or workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of two years from date of shipment. Said goods will meet the specifications in effect at the time of manufacture.
  • Page 3 Microsystems could void the product warranty and the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This product also meets requirements for compliance with EN55022, Class B ITE. All tradenames referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of the respective manufacturer. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.8 Step 7 - Run the Setup Utility 32 P5000HX Service and Support CHAPTER 3 3.1 Installing Memory 48 3.2 General Maintenance 50 3.3 Customer Support 52 Technical Data CHAPTER 4 4.1 Specifications 56 4.2 Connector Pinouts 58 4.3 Component Descriptions 66 Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction To The P5000Hx Series Cpu

    Introduction to the C H A P T ER 1 P5000HX Series Thank you for purchasing Texas Micro’s P5000HX Series CPU. This chapter: introduces the primary features of the • P5000HX, and discusses the PCI backplane and PICMG. • If you wish to configure and install your P5000HX quickly...

  • Page 6: P5000Hx Features

    Introduction to the P5000HX Series CPU P5000HX Features The P5000HX The Texas Micro P5000HX: • provides a 100/133/166/200 MHz, 64-bit Pentium P54C processor, contains on-board PCI peripheral devices such • as SCSI and EIDE, and features 512 KByte flash memory and a CELP •...
  • Page 7 P5000HX Features FIGURE 1 P5000HX components Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: A Pci Discussion

    PCI masters direct access to main memory. PICMG Texas Microsystems is a founding member of the PICMG (PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group), founded to develop standards for PCI-based passive backplane sys- tems. The P5000HX is fully PICMG-compliant.
  • Page 9 A PCI Discussion FIGURE 2 A sample PCI backplane (Texas Micro’s 18-slot version) Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 10 Introduction to the P5000HX Series CPU This chapter covered... P5000HX features • • basic P5000HX components the PCI Local Bus and Bridge • PICMG • Next... The next chapter outlines the seven basic steps for P5000HX configuration and installation. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Steps To P5000Hx Operation

    P5000HX Operation This chapter provides some basic precautions for handling the P5000HX, then outlines the seven basic steps for con- figuring and installing the P5000HX Series CPU: Check jumper settings, Check switch settings, Connect peripherals to headers, Install the board,...

  • Page 12: Handling The P5000Hx

    Before you install the P5000HX, check the jumper and DIP switch settings outlined in Section 2.2 and Section 2.3, respectively. Pay particular attention to the switch settings; the jumpers are preconfigured at the fac- tory and are appropriate for most applications. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 13 Handling the P5000HX FIGURE 3 Handling the P5000HX Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Step 1 - Check Jumper Block Settings

    Next Step OS Configuration Pin 1 jumpered to Pin 2 When running Next Step OS and experiencing operational prob- lems with the PS/2 mouse, use this setting. Pin 2 jumpered to Pin 3 Normal operation (default). Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 15 Note: Only experienced personnel should change these jumper settings. The P5000HX is very sensitive to static discharge and can be damaged if precautions are not taken. See Section 2.1 on page 12 for more information. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Step 2 - Check Switch Settings

    Setup Utility are reloaded into CMOS RAM. SW1-4 Open (default) Configuration ports are mapped to I/O addresses 270/271. Under normal con- ditions, this switch should remain open. Closed Configuration ports are mapped to I/O addresses 370/371. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 Step 2 - Check Switch Settings FIGURE 5 Switch block location Note: The P5000HX is very sensitive to static discharge and can be damaged if precautions are not taken. See Section 2.1 on page 12 for more information. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Step 3 - Connect Peripherals To Headers

    (Serial Port 2), • an AT-style keyboard header, and • a PS/2 mouse header. • Descriptions of each of these headers are provided on page 20 Descriptions through page 24. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 19 Step 3 - Connect Peripherals to Headers FIGURE 6 P5000HX header locations Note: The P5000HX is very sensitive to static discharge and can be damaged if precautions are not taken. See Section 2.1 on page 12 for more information. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 20 IDE/SCSI Drive This header provides an interface for the IDE/SCSI drive’s LED Header activity LED cable. Pin 1 is the anode; Pin 2 is the cathode. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Step 3 - Connect Peripherals to Headers FIGURE 7 SCSI, EIDE, and LED headers Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 22 Note: The “red stripe” on the 10-pin cable should be near Pins 1 and 2 on the 10-pin header. Damage to the CPU/cable/exter- nal device can occur if the cable is plugged in backwards.. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Step 3 - Connect Peripherals to Headers FIGURE 8 Floppy drive and Serial Port 2 headers Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 24 A 10-pin (2x5) header allows connection with a cable adapter Header to a PS/2 mouse connector. After you’ve connected all desired peripherals to on-board Next... headers, install the board as described on page 26. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Step 3 - Connect Peripherals to Headers FIGURE 9 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse headers Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Step 4 - Install The Board

    Ensure that the I/O bracket is accessible through the back of the chassis. Secure the card-edge I/O bracket to the hold-down lip and attach any other cables to the P5000HX. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 If the P5000HX is installed in a non-Texas Micro chassis, a custom cable might be needed to adapt the keyboard connector to the wiring in the non-Texas Micro chassis. Texas Micro is unable to create such a cable. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Step 5 - Attach Peripherals To Connectors

    P5000HX. This port is a 25-pin connector located on the I/O bracket. Connect the printer cable to this port for printer operation. Next... Power up the system as outlined on page 30. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 Step 5 - Attach Peripherals to Connectors FIGURE 10 Serial Port 1 and Parallel Port Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Step 6 - Power-Up The System

    Setup Utility Setup Utility can be accessed by pressing F2 when prompted by the BIOS during the power-up operation. Next... Turn to Section 2.8 on page 32 for instructions on using the P5000HX Setup Utility. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 To access Setup, When? press... the “F2” key When prompted by the BIOS This screen will be displayed (sample configuration)... Texas Microsystems, Inc. Setup Utility Copyright (c) 1988-1996 Model P5000HX BIOS Version x.x.x Time ..........10:18:28 Basic Options Date..........July 1, 1996 Weekday..........

  • Page 32: Step 7 - Run The Setup Utility

    F2 when prompted by the BIOS during the power-up operation. Main Menu The Setup Utility begins by displaying the Main Menu screen pictured in Figure 12. Turn to page 34 for information on the Main Menu. Next... Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 33 Step 7 - Run the Setup Utility FIGURE 12 The P5000HX Setup Utility (sample configuration) Texas Microsystems, Inc. Setup Utility Copyright (c) 1988-1996 Model P5000HX BIOS Version x.x.x Time ..........10:18:28 Basic Options Date..........July 1, 1996 Weekday.......... Monday Time and Date Floppy Disks Drive A:..........
  • Page 34 Menu is displayed, press the F5 key. The Main Menu attributes will be switched from color to black and white, mak- ing the menu easier to read. Turn to page 36 for information on the Basic Options Menu. Next... Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 Step 7 - Run the Setup Utility FIGURE 13 The Main Menu (sample configuration) Summary information area Basic Options Menu Texas Microsystems, Inc. Setup Utility Copyright (c) 1988-1996 Model P5000HX BIOS Version x.x.x Basic Options Time..........10:18:28 Date ..........July 1, 1996 Weekday..........
  • Page 36 Note: The “Keyboard Typematic Rate” menu will display only three optional settings simulta- neously. Continue to scroll through the settings to view all available options. Next... Turn to page 38 for the remaining Basic Options Menu settings. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 Inch, 360 KB 250 MSec Inch, 1.2 MB 500 MSec Inch, 720 KB 750 MSec Inch, 1.44 MB Inch, 2.88 MB 1000 MSec Keyboard Typematic Rate Floppy Controller 30 Chars/sec Disabled 20 Chars/sec Enabled 2.5 Chars/sec Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 38 (case-sensitive) and numbers 0 to 9 are accepted. Advanced Note the “Advanced Options” and “PCI Options” items. Choosing these items will cause new menus of options to be Options and PCI Options displayed. We’ll discuss these menus beginning on page 40. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 39 Drive A: then C: Password Edit Drive C: then A: Drive C: only Advanced Options PCI Options Quiet/Diagnostic Boot Diagnostic Boot Quiet Boot Password Options Disabled Setup Only Setup and Boot Password Edit New Password..************ Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 40 CPU processing (doesn’t apply to multi-bit errors). With the Parity setting, single bit errors are not corrected. Memory Gap Block Size - this option allows use • of the selected memory block for other purposes. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 AT Compatible PS/2 Compatible External Cache Disabled Enabled DMA Alias DRAM Speed 60 ns Disabled 70 ns Enabled Memory Gap Block Size Parity/ECC Config Disabled Disabled Parity 512 - 640k 15 - 16 MB Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 42 You can set the watchdog timer delay (which will • be in effect if jumper JP4 is configured for an active watchdog timer - see Section 2.2 on page 14). Next... Turn to page 44 for information on PCI Options. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 43 PCI cycles to ISA I/O slaves. Minimum is 3.5 SYSCLKs. Disabled Enabled Total Recovery 3.5 SYSCLK 4.5 SYSCLK PS/2 Mouse Config 5.5 SYSCLK 6.5 SYSCLK Disabled 7.5 SYSCLK Enabled Watchdog Timer Delay 150 ns 1.2 sec Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 Each device found on the PCI bus will generate a PCI device window. The window contains information on that PCI device. On-board SCSI This menu gives you the option of enabling/disabling the on- board PCI SCSI controller. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 Onboard PCI SCSI Disabled Enabled Only if IRQ 5 is not enabled in the Parallel Port Menu Only if the PS/2 mouse is not enabled Only if no other device is using on-board PCI/IDE Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 46 This chapter covered... P5000HX handling • • jumper configuration switch setting • peripheral connection • power-up • the Setup Utility • Next... The next chapter provides procedures for upgrading and main- taining the P5000HX. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: P5000Hx Service And Support

    Calling the Texas Microsystems Technical • Support line, • Returning products for service, Accessing the Texas Microsystems Bulletin • Board System (BBS) and InfoLine fax service, Accessing the Texas Micro Home Page on the • Internet. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Installing Memory

    Wear the grounding wrist strap provided with your P5000HX to help remove static electric- ity. While out of the unit, P5000HX components should be placed on a static-dissipative surface. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 16M x 36 (64 MB) 4M x 36 (16 MB) 160 MB 16M x 36 (64 MB) 8M x 36 (32 MB) 192 MB 16M x 36 (64 MB) 16M x 36 (64 MB) 256 MB Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 50: General Maintenance

    The battery is designed to provide years of service without replacement. However, if configu- ration or clock-related inconsistencies occur, the battery may require replacement. Please return the P5000HX to the factory for battery replacement. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 51 P5000HX battery or dispose of the battery in fire. WARNING: Improper replacement of the battery may cause damage to the P5000HX and void the warranty acquired with the purchase of the P5000HX Card. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Customer Support

    Return Goods Autho- rization (RGA) number must be obtained from a Technical Support Representative. Texas Microsystems provides a BBS service that enables customers with modem/communications packages to download several types of software (new BIOS versions, software drivers, etc.) for their Texas Microsystems prod-...
  • Page 53 Dial 1-800-627-8700 inside the U.S. Outside the U.S., dial 713-541-8200 (add any appropriate long distance/international access dialing codes). Have the Texas Microsystems product model and serial numbers available. Upon answer by the automated system, press “3” for Technical Support. Returning Products for Service...
  • Page 54 P5000HX Service and Support This chapter covered... DRAM installation, • • P5000HX maintenance, and Customer support. • Next... Specifications and technical information are provided for your reference. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Technical Data

    Technical Data C H A P T ER 1 This chapter provides: specifications, • connector pinouts,and • component-level data • for the P5000HX Series CPU Board. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Technical Data Specifications Overview Specifications for the P5000HX board are provided in the table on the facing page. Note... Specifications are subject to change without notice. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 57 Vibration Operating .25G @ 5Hz to 100Hz Non-Operation (1.5G over 5Hz to 100Hz in appropriate chassis) 5G @ 5Hz to 100Hz Altitude Operating 15,000 feet (4572 meters) Non-Operating 50,000 feet (15,240 meters) Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Connector Pinouts

    RTS - Request to Send TX - Transmit Data CTS - Clear to Send DTR - Data Terminal Ready RI - Ring Indicator GND - Signal Ground VCC +5 Next... Turn to page 60 for additional pinouts. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 Not Connected /B Receive (RX-) /Z Output (TX-) 10 +5V A Receive(RX+) Y Output (TX+) Note: The Pin numbers above are appropriate for con- necting two Texas Micro CPU cards through the 10-pin headers only. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 60 + Data 12, input/output + Data 2, input/output + Data 13, input/output + Data 1, input/output + Data 14, input/output + Data 0, input/output + Data 15, input/output Ground No connection No connection Ground Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 61 +ADDR1, output No connection +ADDR0, output +ADDR2, output -CS0, output CS1, output Activity light, output Ground FIGURE 23 Pin Orientation - Parallel and Hard Drive connectors Next... Turn to page 62 for more pinouts. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 62 Head select, output Ground Diskette change detect, input, active low PS/2 Mouse Connector Signal Name Signal Name Mouse data No connection Mouse Clock No connection No connection No connection No connection Ground No connection +5V Out Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 63 Signal Name Reset Keyboard Data Ground Keyboard Lock No connection +5V Out Keyboard Clock Speaker FIGURE 24 Pin orientation - Floppy, PS/2 Mouse, Keyboard Next... Turn to page 64 for the SCSI connector pinout. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 64 Ground -DB5 (I/O) Ground -DB6 (I/O) Ground -DB7 (I/O) Ground -DBPL(I/O) Ground Ground Ground Ground TRMPWR TRMPWR TRMPWR TRMPWR Reserved Reserved Ground Ground Ground -ATN (Output) Ground Ground Ground -BSY (I/O) Ground -ACK (Output) Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 65 -RST (I/O) Ground -MSG (Input) Ground -SEL (I/O) Ground -CD (Input) Ground -REQ (Input) Ground -I/O (Input) Ground -DB8(I/O) Ground -DB9 (I/O) Ground -DB10 (I/O) Ground -DB11 (I/O) FIGURE 25 Pin Orientation - SCSI Connector Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Component Descriptions

    The DRAM controller provides eight Rows and optional DRAM error detection/correction (EDC) or parity. The TXC’s optimized PCI interface allows the CPU to sus- tain the highest possible bandwidth to the graphics frame buffer at all supported frequencies. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 67 CD ROMs. The PIIX3 provides mother- board plug-n-Play compatibility. Also, the PIIX3 provides an interface with host and hub control functions and two programmable ports. The PIIX3 provides support for an external I/O APIC. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 68 “F” transfers at the same time. Type F cycles occur back to back at a minimum repetition rate of three SYSCLKs. Verify transfers are not supported with type F DMA. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 69 • and ISA I/O • ISA refresh cycles initiated by the PIIX3 or an external ISA master ISA master-initiated memory cycles to PCI, • and ISA master-initiated I/O cycles to the internal PIIX3 registers. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 70 8 bits of the ISA bus. The PIIX3 provides an ISA-compatible interrupt controller Interrupt Controller Block that incorporates the functionality of two 82C59 interrupt controllers. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 71 (the internal battery has an estimated life time of seven to ten years). The RTC can be set via the BIOS Setup Utility. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 72 Scatter/Gather supported in hardware. • Tagged Queuing supported. • 256 bytes Data FIFO buffer reduces system • latencies. 16-bit single-ended Fast SCSI port. • Multithreading supports up to 8 simultaneous • I/O tasks. Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 73 The Flash device is divided into four areas, as described in the table below. Address Description F000 - FFFF BIOS E000 - EFFF ISA Devices C800 - DFFF Reserved for PCI/ISA devices C000 - C7FF Reserved for VGA BIOS Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...
  • Page 74 Notes NOTES Model P5000HX Series CPU User’s Manual...

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