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  • Page 1 NuIPC cPCI-6830 series 6U CompactPCI Dual Tualatin / Pentium-III CPU Module Recycled Paper...
  • Page 2 ©Copyright 2002 ADLINK Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved. Manual Rev. 1.00 November 12, 2002 Part No: 50-15013-100 The information in this document is subject to change w ithout prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
  • Page 3 Getting service from ADLINK • Customer Satisfaction is the most important priority for ADLINK Tech Inc. If you need any help or service, please contact us. ADLINK Technology Inc. Web Site http://www.adlinktech.com Sales & Service Service@adlinktech.com NuDAQ + USBDAQ + PXI nudaq@adlinktech.com...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents List of Tables................iii List of Figures................iii How to Use This Guide............... iv Introduction ................1 Unpacking Checklist................2 Features ....................3 Functional Blocks and Main Board............ 4 1.3.1 CompactPCI Bus Interface..........6 1.3.2 Pentium III or Tualatin Processor ........6 1.3.3 Interrupts................
  • Page 6 2.2.11 cPCI P3/J3 Connector.............28 2.2.12 CompactPCI P4/J4 Connector ........29 cPCI-6830 Jumper Setting..............30 2.3.1 Switch and Jumper Pins..........30 Switch Description................31 2.4.1 SW1 (Reset) ..............31 2.4.2 Clear CMOS...............31 2.4.3 LAN1 and LAN2 Dipswitches on RTM......32 Getting Started ................. 33 CPU Installation .................33 Memory Installation ................34 HDD Installation..................34 3.3.1...
  • Page 7 List of Tables Table 1: Peripheral Connectivity Table..........15 Table 2: VGA Connector Pin Definition..........19 Table 3: USB Connectors Pin Definition...........20 Table 4: PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Connector Pin definition..20 Table 5: Ethernet Connector Pin Definition........21 Table 6: Ethernet Amber LED Status..........21 Table 7: Ethernet Green LED Status ..........21 Table 8:...
  • Page 8: How To Use This Guide

    How to Use This Guide This manual is intended to assist users to configure the cPCI-6830 6U Compact Dual Tualatin CPU system controller. It is divided into 5 chapters. Chapter 1, “Introduction”, gives an overview of the product features, applications, and specifications. Chapter 2, “Connectors and Jumpers”, this chapter outlines all the connectors and its pin definitions.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction The cPCI-6830 is positioned within the 6U cPCI product line as the next generation host CPU board with the highest computing performance powered by dual Intel Tualatin/Pentium III CPU. The CPU module supports a front side bus (FSB) of 133MHz and a CPU clock of 1.26GHz featuring 64-bit/66MHz cPCI bus with up to 3GB high performance DDR host SDRAM support.
  • Page 10: Unpacking Checklist

    Unpacking Checklist Check the shipping carton for any damages. If the shipping carton and contents are damaged, notify the dealer for a replacement. Retain the shipping carton and packing material for inspection by the dealer. Obtain authorization before returning any product to ADLINK. Check the following items are included in the package, if there is any missing items, contact your dealer: •...
  • Page 11: Features

    Features • PICMG 2.0 CompactPCI Specification R3.0 Compliant • PICMG 2.1 CompactPCI Hot-Swap Specification R2.0 Compliant • PICMG 2.16 CompactPCI Packet Switching Backplane R1.0 Compliant • Standard 6U form factor with 2-slot (8TE/HP) space • Design for Dual Intel Socket-370 Tualatin/Pentium-III CPU •...
  • Page 12: Functional Blocks And Main Board

    Functional Blocks and Main Board The following topics provide an overview of the cPCI-6830’s main features as shown in the functional block diagram below and also the main board. Functional Block Diagram Tualatin Tualatin CPU1 CPU2 64bit/66MHz VT8633T PCI Bus 1 DDR DIMM x 3 V Link IDEx2...
  • Page 13: Figure 2: Main Board Drawing

    Main Board Drawing Figure 2: Main Board Drawing Introduction • 5...
  • Page 14: Compactpci Bus Interface

    1.3.1 CompactPCI Bus Interface The cPCI-6830 operates in a 6U CompactPCI system. The CompactPCI standard is electrically identical to the PCI local bus standard but has been enhanced to work in harsh environments and support more peripheral slots. Additionally, when used in a Hot Swap compliant backplane and in accordance with the CompactPCI Hot Swap Specification, PICMG 2.1, Version 1.0 the cPCI-6830 supports hosting hot swappable peripherals in a powered system.
  • Page 15: Picmg 2.1 Hot Swap Support

    1.3.4 PICMG 2.1 Hot Swap Support The cPCI-6830 Hot-Swap capability allows non-system slot boards to be added or removed while the system is powered up. The cPCI-6830 provides independent clocks for each slot and access to the ENUM# signal on the backplane are compatible to PICMG 2.1 Hot Swap Specification. However, the cPCI-6830 itself is not hot swappable.
  • Page 16: Serial I/O

    1.3.8 Serial I/O Two serial ports are supported on cPCI-6830. The EIA232 drivers and receivers reside on board. COM2 is a DB9 connector on the rear panel and COM1 is available as a RJ45 connector on the front panel. Both ports will be configured as DTE.
  • Page 17: 1.3.13 Software

    1.3.13 Software The cPCI-6830 includes the ADLINK NuIPC Embedded BIOS loaded in on-board flash. The BIOS is user-configurable to boot an operating system from local flash memory, a fixed or floppy drive, or over a network. The cPCI-6830 is compatible with all major PC operating systems. ADLINK provides support, which may include additional drivers for ADLINK peripherals.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications General CompactPCI Features • PCI Rev.2.1 compliant • PICMG 2.0 CompactPCI Rev. 3.0 compliant. • PICMG 2.1 CompactPCI Hot-Swap Specification R2.0 compliant • PICMG 2.16 CompactPCI Packet Switch Backplane R1.0 Compliant Form Factor • Standard 6U CompactPCI (board size: 233.35mm x 160mm) •...
  • Page 19 BIOS • Phoenix/Award PnP BIOS with 4Mb Flash ROM • BIOS write protection, provide anti-virus capability • Customized power-on screen (for OEM project) • DMI BIOS Support: Desktop Management Interface (DMI) allows users to download system hardware-level information such as CPU type, CPU speed, internal/external frequencies and memory size.
  • Page 20 On Board Supper I/O • ITE Super I/O controller IT8705 with WDT and Hardware Monitoring • Two 16C550 UART, compatible RS-232 serial ports with ESD protection to 2KV. COM1 connected through a RJ-45 connector on the front faceplate and COM2 is connected through a DB-9 connector on rear I/O board •...
  • Page 21 On-board Ethernet Port 1 and 2 • RJ-45 connector on front faceplate • Intel 82559 high performance Ethernet controllers • IEEE 802.3 10Base-T/100Base-TX compatible • IEEE 802.3u auto-negotiation support • IEEE 802.3x 100Base-TX flow control support • WFM 2.0 compliant •...
  • Page 22 Front Panel LEDs and switch • Power status (green) • IDE activity indicator (amber) • All Ethernet port: 10/100Mbps (amber), activity (green) • Flush tact switch for system reset Environment • Operating temperature: 0 to 60°C • Storage temperature: -20 to 80°C •...
  • Page 23: Peripheral Connectivity

    Peripheral Connectivity Front Rear Faceplate Board RI/O Board Faceplate Serial Port (COM1) Y (RJ-45) --- Serial Port (COM2) Y (DB-9) Parallel Port (LPT1) Y (DB-25) Keyboard/Mouse Y (PS/2) Y (6-pin) J3 Y (PS/2) Floppy Y (34-pin) ATA-66/100 IDE 1 Y (40-pin & 44-pin) 2.5”...
  • Page 24: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors This chapter will familiarize the user with the cPCI-6830 before getting started, it will provide information about the board layout, connector definitions and jum per setup, This will includes the following information: • PXI-3710 board outline and illustration •...
  • Page 25: Cpci-6830 Board Outline And Illustratoin

    cPCI-6830 Board Outline and Illustratoin 2.1.1 cPCI-6830 Front and top View KB/MS Reset Button COM1 LAN1 LAN2 Figure 3: CPCI-6830 Front and Top View Jumpers and Connectors • 17...
  • Page 26: Cpci-R6830 Top View

    2.1.2 cPCI-R6830 Top View Figure 4: cPCI-R6830 Top View 18 • Jumpers and Connectors...
  • Page 27: Cpci-6830 Connector Pin Assignments

    cPCI-6830 Connector Pin Assignments A detailed description and pin-out for each connector is given in the following section. 2.2.1 VGA Connector The cPCI-6830 provides standard analog SVGA output on the rear I/O panel. The video function is provided via the ATI Rage XL VGA chip. The BIOS has a selection in the CMOS setup to disable the onboard video to allow the user to use a PCI video as the primary video controller.
  • Page 28: Usb Connectors

    2.2.2 USB Connectors The cPCI-6830 supports 2 USB serial ports on the rear I/O panel. Additional ports can be added through the use o f external USB hubs. USB allows for the easy addition of peripherals such as mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc. Transfer rates up to 12Mb/s are supported.
  • Page 29: Ethernet (Rj-45) Connector

    2.2.4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connector The cPCI-6830 provides three 10/100Mbps Ethernet interface. Two Ethernet interface are supplied via the Intel 82559 chip, the other one is supplied via the VIA VT6103 PHY chip, which is connected to the VT8233. The Ethernet interface is routed to an RJ45/LED all in one Connector on the front and rear panel.
  • Page 30: Parallel Port Connector

    2.3.5 Parallel Port Connector The parallel I/O interface signals are routed to a DB25 on the rear panel. The port supports the full IEEE-1284 specifications. It provides the basic printer interface. Firmware will initialize the parallel port as LPT1 with ISA I/O base address of 378h.
  • Page 31: Serial Ports

    2.2.6 Serial Ports Two serial ports are supported on the cPCI-6830. The EIA232 drivers and receivers reside on the board. COM2 is routed to a DB9 connector on the rear panel, while COM1 is available through a RJ45 connector on the front panel.
  • Page 32: Floppy Connector

    2.2.7 Floppy Connector The floppy interface signals are routed to a 34-pin header on the rear of the cPCI-6830. This port allows for the connection of up to 2 floppy drives. Function Function Ground Extended Density Ground No Connect Data Rate Ground Index Ground...
  • Page 33: Ide Connector

    2.2.8 IDE Connector The IDE interface connector is used for connection with IDE devices such as hard disk drives and CD-ROMs. There are two EIDE interfaces supporting up to 4 IDE devices on the cPCI-6830. The IDE interface signals are routed to a 44-pin header.
  • Page 34: Compactpci P1/J1: 64-Bit Pci

    2.2.9 CompactPCI P1/J1: 64-bit PCI J1 is a 110-pin, 2 mm x 2 mm, female CompactPCI connector. Rows 12-14 is used for connector keying. See the "J1 CompactPCI Bus Connector Pin-out" table below for pin definitions. 25 GND REQ64# ENUM# +3.3V 24 GND AD[1]...
  • Page 35: 2.2.10 Compactpci P2/J2: 64-Bit Pci Arbitration Signals

    2.2.10 CompactPCI P2/J2: 64-bit PCI arbitration signals J2 is a 110-pin 2 mm x 2 mm female CompactPCI connector. See the "J2 CompactPCI Bus Connector Pin-out" table for pin definitions. 22 GND 21 GND CLK6 20 GND CLK5 19 GND 18 GND BRSVP2A18 BRSVP2B18 BRSVP2C18 BRSVP2E18 GND 17 GND BRSVP2A17...
  • Page 36: 2.2.11 Cpci P3/J3 Connector

    2.2.11 cPCI P3/J3 Connector GND LPa_DA+/TX+ LPa_DA -/TX- LPa_DC+ LPa-DC- GND LPa_DB+/RX+ LPa_DB-/RX- LPa_DD+ LPa-DD- GND LPb_DA+/TX+ LPb_DA -/TX- LPb_DC+ LPb-DC- GND LPb_DB+/RX+ LPb_DB-/RX- LPb_DD+ LPb-DD- PDACT# PDCS1# PDCS3# PDA0 PDA1 PPDIAG PDCS16# PDIRQ14 PDA1 PDDACK# PDDREQ PDIOW# PDIORDY PDIOR# PDD13 PDD1 PDD14...
  • Page 37: 2.2.12 Compactpci P4/J4 Connector

    2.2.12 CompactPCI P4/J4 Connector 25 GND SDD1 SDD0 +3.3V 24 GND SDD4 V(I/O) SDD3 SDD2 23 GND +3.3V SDD7 SDD6 SDD5 22 GND SDD10 +3.3V SDD9 SDD8 21 GND +3.3V SDD14 SDD13 SDD12 SDD11 20 GND SDIRQ15 V(I/O) SDRST# SDD15 19 GND +3.3V SDDREQ...
  • Page 38: Cpci-6830 Jumper Setting

    cPCI-6830 Jumper Setting The cPCI-6830 has been designed for maximum flexibility and can be configured for specific applications. Most configuration options are selected through the BIOS Setup utility. Some options cannot be software controlled and are configured with jumpers and dipswitches. 2.3.1 Switch and Jumper Pins The cPCI-6830 contains a push-button switch on the faceplate and one set...
  • Page 39: Switch Description

    Switch Description 2.4.1 SW1 (Reset) SW1 is a push-button on the front panel of the cPCI-6830. Pressing SW1 issues a hard reset. Reset is d iscussed in more detail in Chapter 4. 2.4.2 Clear CMOS Status CPCI-6830 JP1 3 2 1 Normal operation 1-2 (Default) 3 2 1...
  • Page 40: Lan1 And Lan2 Dipswitches On Rtm

    2.4.3 LAN1 and LAN2 Dipswitches on RTM The cPCI-6830 supports LAN1 and LAN2 on both front and rear I/O. Front and rear I/O cannot be access simultaneously and is enabled by HW switches SW1 and SW2 on the rear I/O board. The rear I/O LAN has a transformer on board.
  • Page 41: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter gives a summary of what is required to setup an operational system using the cPCI-6830. Hardware installation and BIOS overview is discuss. CPU Installation The cPCI-6830 CPU module supports a dual Intel Socket 370 FC -PGA Tualatin/Pentium-III, CPU with a front side bus (FSB) of 100/133 MHz.
  • Page 42: Memory Installation

    Memory Installation There are three 184-pin DIMM sockets: DIM1,DIM2 and DIM3. The memory modules can be pre-installed and shipped with the board. If the DIMM is shipped with cPCI-6830, then you can skip this section. To install memory on to DM1 socket, please follow the following procedures carefully: Ensure the cPCI system is powered off.
  • Page 43: Hdd Installation For Cpci-6830

    3.3.1 HDD Installation for cPCI-6830 Find the HDD accessory pack inside your original package. (Users purchasing the OEM model, non-standard, customized or special configuration model, the HDD accessory package may not be included as part of the packaging. Please contact ADLINK dealers or sales representatives to purchase this accessory pack P/N: 58-00023-000.) Check the master/slave setting of your 2.5”...
  • Page 44: Operating System Installation

    Operating System Installation For more detailed information about your operating system, refer to the documentation provided by the operating system vendor. Install peripheral devices. CompactPCI devices are automatically configured by the BIOS during the boot sequence. Most operating systems require initial installation on a hard drive from a floppy or CDROM drive.
  • Page 45: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation To install the drivers for the cPCI-8630, refer to the installation information in this chapter. Basic information is presented in this section, however, for more detailed installation information for non-Windows Operating Systems, refer to the extensive explanation inside the ADLINK CD. The drivers are located in the following directories of the CD-Rom: Chipset driver \CHIPDRV\Chipset\VIA_Chip...
  • Page 46: Chipset Drivers Installation

    Chipset Drivers Installation This section describes the installation procedures for the VIA Pro266T Chipset driver. All associated drivers are located in the ADLINK CD directory: X:\CHIPDRV\Chipset\VIA_Chip, where X: is the location of the CD-ROM drive. Chipset drivers for Windows 98/95 and Windows 2000 are Included.
  • Page 47: Driver Installation On Windows 98

    4.1.2 Driver Installation on Windows 98 Windows 98 will attempt to install a standard Chipset driver automatically. To guarantee compatibility, manually install the most updated Chipset driver, which is stored in the ADLINK CD. After installing Windows 2000, update to the most updated driver using the following procedures Boot Windows 98, Click Start.
  • Page 48: Driver Installation On Windows Nt

    4.1.3 Driver Installation on Windows NT Windows NT will attempt to install a standard Chipset driver automatically. To guarantee compatibility, manually install the most updated Chipset driver, which is stored in the ADLINK CD. After installing Windows NT, update to the most updated driver using the following procedures. Boot Windows NT, Click Start.
  • Page 49: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA Driver Installation This section briefly describes the VGA driver installation for the onboard VGA controller ATI Rage XL. All associated drivers are located in the ADLINK CD directory: X:\CHIPDRV\VGA\ATI, where X: is the location of the CD-ROM drive. VGA drivers for Windows 98/95 and Windows 2000 are Included. 4.2.1 VGA Driver Installation for Windows 98/2000/NT Windows 98/2000/NT will attempt to install a standard Chipset driver...
  • Page 50: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN Driver Installation This section describes the LAN driver installation procedures for the onboard Ethernet controller Intel 82559 and VIA VT8233. Both the Intel 82559 and VT8233 are 32-bit 10/100MBps Ethernet controllers for PCI local bus -compliant PCs. It supports the bus m astering architecture, and Auto-negotiation features which makes it possible to combine a common Ethernet cable (RJ-45 connector with twisted-pair cabling) for use with both 10Mbps and 100Mbps connection.
  • Page 51 4.3.2 INTEL 82559 Driver Installation on Windows 2000 Windows 2000 will attempt to install a standard LAN driver automatically. To guarantee compatibility, manually install the most updated LAN driver, which is stored in the ADLINK CD. After installing Windows 2000, update to the most updated driver using the following procedures Boot Windows 2000, Click Start.
  • Page 52: Intel 82559 Driver Installation On Windows 2000

    4.3.3 VIA VT8233 Driver Installation on Windows 2000 Windows 2000 will attempt to install a standard LAN driver automatically. To guarantee compatibility, manually install the most updated LAN driver, which is stored in the ADLINK CD. After installing Windows 2000, update to the most updated driver using the following procedures Boot Windows 2000, Click Start.
  • Page 53: Intel 82559 Driver Installation On Windows 98

    4.3.4 Intel 82559 Driver Installation on Windows 98 Windows 98 will attempt to install a standard LAN driver automatically. To guarantee compatibility, manually install the most updated LAN driver, which is stored in the ADLINK CD. After installing Windows 98, update to the most updated driver using the following procedures.
  • Page 54: Via Vt8233 Driver Installation On Windows 98

    4.3.5 VIA VT8233 Driver Installation on Windows 98 Windows 98 will attempt to install a standard LAN driver automatically. To guarantee compatibility, manually install the most updated LAN driver, which is stored in the ADLINK CD. After installing Windows 98, update to the most updated driver using the following procedures..
  • Page 55: Intel 82559 Driver Installation On Windows Nt

    4.3.6 Intel 82559 Driver Installation on Windows NT Before installing the LAN driver on Windows NT, copy the LAN driver files in the CD to a floppy diskette. Insert a new diskette into drive A: then type the following batch command under a DOS environment to copy the relative NT LAN drivers X:\CHIPDRV\LAN\100PDISK\Makedisk\Makedisk NT.
  • Page 56: Via Vt8233 Driver Installation On Windows Nt

    4.3.7 VIA VT8233 Driver Installation on Windows NT Windows NT may ask to install a LAN driver from its own library of drivers. To guarantee compatibility, manually updated the LAN driver, which comes with the ADLINK CD. After installing Windows NT, update to the new driver using the following procedures From the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon, a Network Configuration window will pops up, click Adapters.
  • Page 57: Utilities

    Utilities This chapter explains the operation of the cPCI-6830’s watchdog timer. It provides an overview of watchdog operation and features, as well as a sample code to help you learn how the watchdog timer works. Utilities • 49...
  • Page 58: Watchdog Timer Overview

    Watchdog Timer Overview The primary function of the watchdog timer is to monitor the cPCI-6830’s operation and take corrective action if the software fails to function as programmed. The major features of the watchdog timer are: • Two-stage • Enabled and disabled through software control •...
  • Page 59: Using The Watchdog In An Application

    5.1.1 Using the Watchdog in an Application The following topic is provided to help you learn how to use the watchdog in an application. The watchdog’s Reset function is described. A sample code is provided. The Watchdog Reset is controlled through the watchdog’s "Control and Status Register".
  • Page 60: Hardware Doctor Utility

    For a detail user's manual, refer the HWDoctor.PDF file under X:\Utility\HWDoctor\WIN98\W8627\. Intel Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) The cPCI-6830 series supports Intel Preboot Execution Environment (PXE), which provides the capability of boot-up or executing an OS installation through the Ethernet ports. There should be a DHCP server in the network with one or more servers running PXE and MTFTP services.
  • Page 61: Warranty Policy

    Warranty Policy Thank you for choosing ADLINK. To understand your rights and enjoy all the after-sales services we offer, please read the fo llowing carefully. 1. Before using ADLINK’s products, please read the user manual and follow the instructions exactly. When sending in damaged products for repair, please attach an RMA application form.
  • Page 62 4. Customers are responsible for the fees regarding transportation of damaged products to our company or to the sales office. 5. To ensure the speed and quality of product repair, please download application form from company website www.adlinktech.com. Damaged products with RMA forms attached receive priority.

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