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Leading EDGE COMPUTING California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including acrylamide, arsenic, benzene, cadmium, Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate (TDCPP), 1,4-Diox- ane, formaldehyde, lead, DEHP, styrene, DINP, BBP, PVC, and vinyl materials, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and acrylamide, benzene, cadmium, lead, mercury, phthalates, toluene, DEHP, DIDP, DnHP, DBP, BBP, PVC, and vinyl materials, which are known to the State of California to cause...
Combining a state-of-the-art Intel® Core™ i7-6820EQ processor, and up to 32 GB of 2133 MHz DDR4 memory, the PXI-3982 uti- lizes four separate computing engines on a single processor, enabling execution of eight independent tasks simultaneously in a multitasking environment.
Leading EDGE COMPUTING 1.1 Features PXI™-1 PXI Hardware Specification Rev. 2.2 complaint ® 6th Generation Intel Core™ i7-6820EQ processor for max- imum computing power, 3.5 GHz maximum in single-core, Turbo Boost mode Dual Channel DDR4 SO-DIMM Up to 32 GB 2133 MHz Maximum System Throughput 132 MB/s Preinstalled 256 GB or more SATA SSD Supports 2.5”...
PXI-3982 1.2 Specifications Front Panel DDR4 2133/2400 MHz SODIMM 1 Connectors Memory Bus Mobile 6th Gen DDR4 2133/2400 MHz SODIMM 2 Intel® Core™ I7-6820EQ Processor DisplayPort DP/HDMI Dual Mode PCIe Gen3 x16 PCI Express to PCI Connector x1 Switch Intel FDI DMI 3.0...
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Leading EDGE COMPUTING Video DisplayPort resolution up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz DVI (with passive DisplayPort-to-DVI adapter) resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz DisplayPort adapters for other standards are available, with maximum available resolution dependent on the adapter NOTE: NOTE: Storage...
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PXI-3982 Weight 0.91 kg (exclusive of packaging) Do not remove the blue key from the PXI-3982 system connec- tor, only the 5V VIO PCI bus is compatible; the 3.3V VIO PCI bus is not. SEVERE system damage may result. WARNING:...
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FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart A (Class A) ICES-001 Class A ICES-003 Issue 6-2016 AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015 (Ed 2.0)/C1:2016: Class A The PXI-3982 meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives. Power Requirements Typical Consumption DC +3.3V...
The PXI trigger connector is an SMB jack, used to route external trigger signals to or from the PXI backplane. Trigger signals are TTL-compatible and edge sensitive. The PXI-3982 provides four trigger routing modes from/to the PXI trigger connector to synchro-...
PXI-3982 DisplayPort Connectors Provide monitor connection with installation of requisite adapters required if connecting to VGA/DVI/HDMI monitors. Dual display function is also supported. Figure 1-4: DisplayPort Connector Signal Signal CN_DDPx0+ CN_DDPx3- CN_DDPx0- CN_DDPx_AUX_SEL CN_DDPx1+ CN_DDPx_CONFIG2 CN_DDPx_AUX+ CN_DDPx1- CN_DDPx2+ CN_DDPx_AUX- CN_DDPx_HPD...
Leading EDGE COMPUTING 1.3.2 GPIB Connector The GPIB connector is a micro D-sub 25P connector, controlling external bench-top instruments. Connection to other instruments requires the optional ACL-IEEE488-MD1-A cable. The onboard GPIB controller provides: Full compatibility with IEEE 488 standard Up to 1.5 MB/s data transfer rates Onboard 2 KB FIFO for read/write operations Driver APIs are compatible with NI-488.2 driver software Connection with up to 14 instruments...
PXI-3982 1.3.3 Reset Button The reset button, activated by insertion of any pin-like implement, executes a hard reset for the PXI-3982. 1.3.4 LED Indicators Three LED indicators on the faceplate indicate operational status of the PXI-3982, as follows. Figure 1-6: LED Indicators...
Leading EDGE COMPUTING 1.3.5 USB 2.0 Ports The PXI-3982 provides two USB 2.0 ports via USB Type-A con- nectors on the faceplate, all compatible with hi-speed, full-speed and low-speed USB devices. Supported boot devices include USB flash drive, USB floppy, USB CD-ROM, and others, with boot pri- ority and device settings configured in BIOS.
PXI-3982 1.3.6 Gigabit Ethernet Ports Dual Gigabit Ethernet connection is provided on the PXI-3982 front panel. 1000Base-T Signal 100/10Base-T Signal MDI0+ MDI0- MDI1+ MDI2+ Reserved MDI2- Reserved MDI1- MDI3+ Reserved MDI3- Reserved Table 1-6: Ethernet Port Pin Assignments Each Ethernet port includes two LED indicators, one Active/Link indicator and one Speed indicator, functioning as follows.
Leading EDGE COMPUTING 1.3.7 USB 3.0 Ports The PXI-3982 provides four Type-A USB 3.0 ports on the front panel, supporting SuperSpeed, Hi-Speed, full-speed, and low- speed downstream transmission. Multiple boot devices, including USB flash, USB external HD, and USB CD-ROM drives are sup- ported, with boot priority configured in BIOS.
PXI-3982 Getting Started This chapter describes procedures for installing the PXI-3982 and making preparations for its operation, including hardware and soft- ware setup. Note that the PXI controller is shipped with RAM and an HDD or SSD preinstalled. Contact ADLINK or an authorized dealer if there are any problems during the installation.
Leading EDGE COMPUTING 2.2 Operating System Installation For more detailed information about the operating system, refer to the documentation provided by the operating system manufac- turer. Preferred/supported operating systems for the PXI controller are: Windows 10 64-bit For other OS support, contact ADLINK Most operating systems require initial installation from a hard drive, floppy drive, or CD-ROM drive.
PXI-3982 2.2.1 Installation Environment When preparing to install any equipment described in this man- ual, first refer to Important Safety Instructions. Only install equipment in well lit areas on flat, sturdy surfaces with access to basic tools such as flat- and cross-head screw- drivers, preferably with magnetic heads as screws and stand- offs are small and easily misplaced.
Leading EDGE COMPUTING 2.2.2 Installing the PXI-3982 1. Release the red locking lever. 2. Depress the latch. 3. Locate the system controller slot of the chassis (Slot 1). Getting Started...
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PXI-3982 into the chassis, as shown. 5. Elevate the latch until the PXI-3982 is fully seated in the chassis backplane. The alignment pin on the rear of the latch can be threaded into the best fit alignment port in the chassis rail.
Leading EDGE COMPUTING 2.2.3 Replacing the Hard Drive or Solid State Drive The PXI controller provides a SATA 3.0 port with a pre-installed 2.5" SATA hard drive or solid state drive. Replacing the HDD or SSD is accomplished as follows. 1.
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PXI-3982 4. Locate the four screws (two on each side, as shown) fix- ing the hard drive, and remove them. 5. To install an HDD, SSD, or other compatible SATA hard drive, reverse the steps and reinstall the PXI controller into the PXI system.
Leading EDGE COMPUTING 2.2.4 Clearing CMOS In the event of a system malfunction causing the PXI controller to halt or fail to boot, clear the CMOS and restore the controller BIOS to its default settings. To clear the CMOS: 1. Shut down the controller operating system and turn off the PXI Chassis.
PXI-3982 Driver Installation Download the Windows 10 drivers for your system from the prod- uct page at www.adlinktech.com/Products/PXI_PXIe/PXICon- trollers/PXI-3982 and install. Use of Windows 10 requires the following drivers: Chipset Driver Graphics Driver Ethernet/LAN Driver PXI Trigger I/O Driver Intel ME Driver...
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PXI-3982 Appendix A PXI Trigger I/O Functions This appendix describes use of the PXI trigger I/O function library for the PXI controller, to program routing of trigger signals between the trigger I/O SMB connector on the faceplate and the PXI trigger bus on the backplane. API files are located in the installation directory of the PXI Trigger I/O driver.
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Leading EDGE COMPUTING Type Type Description Range C/C++ Pascal Visual Basic (for 32-bit (Delphi) compiler) 32-bit single- -3.402823E38 precision float Single Single floating-point 3.402823E38 1.7976831348 64-bit double- 62315E308 precision double Double Double floating-point 1.7976831348 62315E309 PXI Trigger I/O Functions...
PXI-3982 A.2 Function Library This section provides detailed definitions of the functions available in the function library. Each function includes a description, list of supported cards, syntax, parameter list and Return Code informa- tion. A.2.1 TRIG_Init Description Initializes trigger I/O function of PXI controller. TRIG_Init must be called before the invocation of any other trigger I/O function.
Leading EDGE COMPUTING A.2.2 TRIG_Close Description Closes trigger I/O function of PXI controller, releasing resources allocated for the trigger I/O function. Users must invoke TRIG_Close before exiting the application. Syntax C/C++ I16 TRIG_Close() Visual Basic TRIG_Close() As Integer Parameter None Return Code ERR_NoError ERR_BoardNoInit...
PXI-3982 A.2.3 TRIG_SetSoftTrg Description Generates a TTL trigger signal to the trigger I/O SMB con- nector on the faceplate or the PXI trigger bus on the back- plane by software command. Syntax C/C++ I16 TRIG_SetSoftTrg(U8 Status) Visual Basic TRIG_SetSoftTrg (ByVal...
Leading EDGE COMPUTING A.2.4 TRIG_Trigger_Route Description Routes the trigger signal between the trigger I/O SMB con- nector on the faceplate and the PXI trigger bus on the back- plane. This function also allows routing of the software- generated trigger signal to SMB connector or trigger bus. Syntax C/C++ I16 TRIG_Trigger_Route (U32 source, U32 dest,...
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PXI-3982 dest Destination of trigger routing can be one of the following. Available value Description PXI_TRIG_VAL_SMB SMB connector on the faceplate PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG0 PXI trigger bus #0 PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG1 PXI trigger bus #1 PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG2 PXI trigger bus #2 PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG3 PXI trigger bus #3...
PXI-3982 A.2.6 TRIG_GetSoftTrg Description Acquires the current software trigger state, with default state after system boot of Logic Low. Syntax C/C++ I16 TRIG_GetSoftTrg(U8 *Status) Visual Basic TRIG_GetSoftTrg (status As Byte) As Integer Parameters Status Returns the logic level of software trigger signal.
Leading EDGE COMPUTING A.2.7 TRIG_Trigger_Route_Query Description Acquires the current trigger signal routing path. Syntax C/C++ TRIG_Trigger_Route_Query (U32* source, U32* dest, U32* halfway) Visual Basic TRIG_Trigger_Route_Query (source As Long, dest As Long, halfway As Long) As Integer Parameters source Returns to the current source of trigger routing, with possi- ble values including Available Definition Defined Value...
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PXI-3982 dest Returns to the current destination of trigger routing, with possible values including: Available Definition Defined Value PXI_TRIG_VAL_NONE PXI_TRIG_VAL_SMB PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG0 PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG1 PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG2 PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG3 PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG4 PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG5 PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG6 PXI_TRIG_VAL_TRIG7 halfway Returns to the current halfway point of trigger routing, with possible values including:...
Leading EDGE COMPUTING A.2.8 TRIG_GetDriverRevision Description Acquires the PXI Trigger software driver version; format of the version number is major.minor1.minor2. Syntax C/C++ TRIG_GetDriverRevision(unsigned short *major, unsigned short *minor1, unsigned short *minor2) Visual Basic TRIG_GetDriverRevision (major Integer, minor1 As Integer, minor2 As Integer) As Inte- Parameters major Returns the major version number of the pxi trigger software...
PXI-3982 Appendix B BIOS Setup B.1 Entering the BIOS 1. Power on or reboot the PXI controller. 2. Press the <Delete> or <Esc> key when the controller beeps. This should be concurrent with the main startup screen. The BIOS setup program loads after a short delay.
Leading EDGE COMPUTING B.2 Navigation The BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most hot keys can be used at any time during navigation. Key(s) Function Right Arrow, Left Arrow Moves between different setup menus Up Arrow, Down Arrow Moves between options within a setup menu Opens a sub-menu or displays all available settings <Enter>...
PXI-3982 B.3 Menu Structure This section presents the primary menus of the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the following table as a quick reference for the contents of the BIOS Setup Utility. The sub-sections that follow provide further details for each top-level menu and sub-menu and the setting options for each menu item.
Leading EDGE COMPUTING B.4 Main The Main Menu provides read-only information about your system and also allows you to set the System Date and Time. Refer to the tables below for details about each section/sub-menu. B.4.1 BIOS Information Feature Options Description BIOS Vendor Info only...
PXI-3982 B.4.3 PCH Information Feature Options Description Name Info only Displays PCH name PCH SKU Info only Displays PCH SKU Stepping Info only Displays PCH stepping LAN PHY Revision Info only Displays LAN PHY revision ME FW Version Info only...
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Leading EDGE COMPUTING B.4.4.2 Temperatures Feature Options Description CPU Temperature Current Info only Displays current CPU temperature Startup Info only Displays CPU startup temperature Info only Displays min. CPU temperature Info only Displays max. CPU temperature Board Temperature Current Info only Displays current board temperature Startup Info only...
PXI-3982 B.4.4.4 Runtime Statistics Feature Options Description Specifies the total time in minutes the Total Runtime Info only system has spent running in S0 state Specifies the time in seconds the system has been running in S0 state, where the...
Leading EDGE COMPUTING B.5 Advanced Provides settings for most user interfaces in the system. B.5.1 CPU Configuration Feature Options Description CPU Signature Info only Displays CPU signature Microcode Patch Info only Displays microcode revision Displays maximum CPU Max CPU Speed Info only operating Frequency Displays minimum CPU...
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PXI-3982 Feature Options Description L4 Cache Info only Displays cache info Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper- Threading Technology) and Disabled Hyper-Threading disabled for other OS (not Enabled optimized); when Disabled only one thread per enabled core is...
Leading EDGE COMPUTING B.5.2 Memory Configuration Feature Options Description Displays Memory Reference Code Memory RC Version Info only version Memory Frequency Info only Displays memory frequency Total Memory Info only Displays total memory Info only Displays the voltage DIMM#0 Info only Displays DIMM#0 DIMM#1 Info only...
PXI-3982 B.5.3 Graphics Configuration Feature Options Description Auto Selects which IGFX/PCIE graphics device Primary Display IGFX should be the primary display PCIE AUTO Keeps IGFX enabled based on the setup Internal Graphics Disabled options Enabled 128MB 256MB 512M Aperture Size...
Leading EDGE COMPUTING B.5.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Feature Options Description LAN Port Configuration Enabled LAN1 #1 (Intel I219) Enables/disables onboard I219 LAN controller Disabled Enabled LAN2 #1 (Intel I210) Enables/disables onboard I210 LAN controller Disabled SATA Configuration Default Gen1 Indicates the maximum speed the SATA SATA Speed Selection Gen2 controller can support...
PXI-3982 B.5.5 USB Configuration Feature Options Description USB Module Version Info only USB Controllers Info only Display USB Controller type USB Devices Info only Lists USB-connected peripheral devices Enables legacy USB support, where Auto disables legacy support if no USB devices...
Leading EDGE COMPUTING B.5.6 Network Stack Configuration Feature Options Description Enabled Network Stack Enables/disables UEFI network stack Disabled Enabled Enables/disables IPv4 PXE boot IPv4 PXE Support support Disabled Enabled Enables/disables IPv6 PXE boot IPv6 PXE Support support Disabled PXE Boot Wait Time 0 sec Wait time for ESC key to abort PXE boot Number of times presence of media will Media detect count...
PXI-3982 B.6 Security Feature Options Description Provides information about password characteristics as Password Description Info only well as password length requirements: min. 3, max. 20 If ONLY the Administrator Password is set, then this only Administrator Password Enter password limits access to BIOS Setup and...
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Leading EDGE COMPUTING B.6.1.1 Key Management Feature Options Description Install factory default Secure Boot Disabled Provision Factory Default Keys Enabled keys when System is in Setup Mode Force System to User Mode – install all Factory Default keys (PK, KEK, Enroll all Factory Default Keys N/A db, dbt, dbx).
PXI-3982 B.7 Boot Feature Options Description Boot Configuration Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key; to wait Setup Prompt Timeout indefinitely, set to 65536 (0xFFFF) Set keyboard NumLock state at Bootup NumLock State boot Disabled Enable or disable Quiet Boot...
Leading EDGE COMPUTING B.7.1 CSM Configuration Feature Options Description Enabled CSM Support Enables or Disables CSM Support Disabled CSM16 Module Displays the CSM16 module Info only Version version number UPON REQUEST means GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services, Upon Request GateA20 Active ALWAYS means GA20 cannot be Always...
PXI-3982 B.8 Save & Exit Feature Options Description Save Options Saves changes and exits system Save Changes and Exit setup Discards changes and exits system Discard Changes and Exit setup Save Changes and Reset Saves changes and resets system Discard Changes and...
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PXI-3982 Appendix C Dual BIOS Dual BIOS is a backup function that maintains normal operation of the PXI system module when unexpected boot failure occurs under the default BIOS. Dual BIOS consists of a main BIOS, a backup BIOS, and an independent controller. In normal boot, the main BIOS powers on and boots the system into the OS, moni- tored by the independent controller.
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PXI-3982 Appendix D Legacy Boot Mode Settings UEFI boot mode is default for the PXI-3982 BIOS. To boot in legacy boot mode, change related settings in the BIOS menu: 1. Power on and press <DEL> or <ESC> to enter BIOS menu 2.
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PXI-3982 Important Safety Instructions For user safety, please read and follow all instructions, Warnings, Cautions, and Notes marked in this manual and on the associated device before handling/operating the device, to avoid injury or damage. S'il vous plaît prêter attention stricte à tous les avertissements et mises en garde figurant sur l'appareil , pour éviter des blessures...
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Leading EDGE COMPUTING A Lithium-type battery may be provided for uninterrupted backup or emergency power. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with one of an incorrect type; please dispose of used batteries appropriately. Risque d’explosion si la pile est remplacée par une autre de CAUTION: type incorrect.
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