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Alpha VME 5/352 and 5/480
Single-Board Computers
Installation Guide
Order Number: EK–VME54–IG. C01
This guide explains how to install Alpha VME 5/352 and 5/480 single-board
computers (SBCs).
Revision/Update Information:
Force Computers, Inc.
San Jose, California
This guide supersedes the DIGITAL
Alpha VME 5/352 and 5/480 Single-
Board Computers Installation
Guide, EK–VME54–IG. B01.

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  • Page 1 Alpha VME 5/352 and 5/480 Single-Board Computers Installation Guide Order Number: EK–VME54–IG. C01 This guide explains how to install Alpha VME 5/352 and 5/480 single-board computers (SBCs). Revision/Update Information: This guide supersedes the DIGITAL Alpha VME 5/352 and 5/480 Single- Board Computers Installation Guide, EK–VME54–IG.
  • Page 2 June 2000 The information in this publication is subject to change without notice. Force Computers Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice to this, or any of its products, to improve reliability, performance, or design. FORCE COMPUTERS, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNINSHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.
  • Page 3 FCC Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface 1 Preparing for the Installation Unpacking Kit Contents ........... . Verifying Kit Contents .
  • Page 6 B Troubleshooting SROM Diagnostics............Flash ROM Diagnostics .
  • Page 7 Preface Purpose of this Guide This guide explains how to install and troubleshoot your Alpha VME 5/352 or 5/480 SBC. Intended Audience This guide is for system integrators, field and manufacturing technicians, and sup- port specialists who need to install the SBCs and diagnose problems. The guide assumes that readers have prerequisite knowledge and experience with the follow- ing: •...
  • Page 8 Abbreviations • Binary multiples The abbreviations K, M, and G (kilo, mega, and giga) represent binary multiples and have the following values: Abbreviation Binary Multiple (1024) (1,048,576) (1,073,741,824) For example: 2 KB = 2 kilobytes = 2 x 2 bytes 4 MB = 4 megabytes = 4 x 2...
  • Page 9 Names and Symbols The following table lists typographical conventions used for names of various items throughout this guide. Items Example boot Commands command Command arguments address argument Command options option Environment variables AUTO_ACTION Environment variable values HALT Files and pathnames /usr/foo/bar Pins LIRQ pin...
  • Page 10 • The following Alpha VME 5/352 and 5/480 SBC documentation, which is available on the Force Computers web site: Document Order Number Description Alpha VME 5/352 and 5/480 Describes the Alpha 5/352 and 5/480 SBCs, high- Board Computer Family Data lighting product features and specifications.

  • Page 11: Preparing For The Installation

    Preparing for the Installation This chapter explains how to prepare for a Alpha VME 5/352 or 5/480 SBC instal- lation. The chapter explains: • How to unpack kit contents, Section 1.1 • How to verify kit contents, Section 1.2 • How to check for ordered options, Section 1.3 •...

  • Page 12: Alpha Vme 5/352 And 5/480 Sbc Kit Contents

    If you ordered memory for your Alpha VME 5/352 or 5/480 SBC, your kit will also include that memory. Four memory connectors on the CPU module constitute a single bank and require that all DIMMs be of the same size, speed, and architec- ture.

  • Page 13: Checking For Ordered Options

    1.3 Checking for Ordered Options In addition to the base product kit, you may need other hardware options, depend- ing on how you plan to use the Alpha VME 5/352 or 5/480 SBC. You need to order these options separately. Other hardware options include a PMC I/O companion card for expanding the I/O capabilities of your SBC.

  • Page 14: Cpu Module

    • CPU and I/O assembly controls and indicators, Section 1.4.3 • Memory modules, Section 1.4.4 • Primary breakout module, Section 1.4.5 • Secondary breakout module, Section 1.4.6 • PMC I/O companion card, Section 1.4.7 1.4.1 CPU Module The CPU module is the compute engine of Alpha VME 5/352 and 5/480 SBCs. Figure 1–1 shows the layout and primary components.

  • Page 15: I/O Module

    1.4.2 I/O Module The I/O module is a required second tier module that handles all I/O activity for the Alpha VME 5/352 and 5/480 SBCs. This module plugs into the I/O module connector on the CPU module. Note The I/O module is attached to the CPU module when you receive it. Dis- assemble the CPU and I/O assembly only if you need to replace the SROM.

  • Page 16: Cpu And I/O Assembly Controls And Indicators

    Console serial port Reset/Halt switch Twisted-pair Ethernet connector 1.4.3 CPU and I/O Assembly Controls and Indicators The CPU and I/O modules are delivered as a single assembly. The modules are attached and share a single front panel. Figure 1–3 shows the controls and indica- tors on that front panel and Table 1–3 describes their functions.

  • Page 17: Memory Modules

    1.4.4 Memory Modules The Alpha VME 5/352 and 5/480 SBCs support memory configurations that range from 16 to 512 MB of dynamic random access memory (DRAM). This memory is accessible from the CPU, PCI bus, and VMEbus. You can plug either two or four dual integrated memory modules (DIMMs), rang- ing from 8 MB to 128 MB, into the memory connectors on the CPU module.

  • Page 18: Primary Breakout Module

    Table 1–4 shows valid DIMM combinations. Table 1–4 Valid DIMM Combinations Memory Size DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 (MB) (MB) (MB) (MB) (MB) 1.4.5 Primary Breakout Module The primary breakout module is a required module that plugs into your VMEbus backplane behind the slots occupied by your Alpha VME 5/352 or 5/480 SBC CPU and I/O modules.

  • Page 19: Secondary Breakout Module

    Figure 1–5 Primary Breakout Module ML013784 The numeric callouts in the figure identify the following key components: SCSI termination and watchdog reset signal jumpers Connector for the secondary breakout module or an external monitoring device SCSI cable connector A reset input signal on pin C10 of the primary breakout module’s VMEbus P2 connector is available for resetting the SBC.

  • Page 20: Pmc I/O Companion Card

    Figure 1–6 Secondary Breakout Module ML013785 The numeric callouts in the figure identify the following key components: PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector PS/2 keyboard and mouse Y-cable (supplied in PMC I/O companion card kits, EBV1P) Keyboard and mouse jumper Parallel port Note The Alpha VME 5/352 and 5/480 SBCs support a PS/2-type 101-compat- ible keyboard and mouse.

  • Page 21: Pmc I/O Companion Card Layout

    Figure 1–7 PMC I/O Companion Card Layout ML013786 The numeric callouts in the figure identify the following key components: P1 VMEbus connector P2 VMEbus connector VMEbus P2 signal connector for PMC option 1 I/O module connector (on the back of the PMC I/O companion card) Power LED Keyboard connector Mouse connector...

  • Page 22: Understanding Power Requirements

    1.5 Understanding Power Requirements The Alpha VME 5/352 and 5/480 SBCs require power voltages of +5 V and ± V. The VME backplane provides the power to the logic of the SBCs through the P1 and P2 VMEbus connectors. The primary power for the SBCs is 5 V, which is provided by the P1 and P2 VMEbus connectors on the CPU module and the P2 VMEbus connector on the I/O module.

  • Page 23: Identifying The Vme Chassis And Backplane Slots

    1.6 Identifying the VME Chassis and Backplane Slots Before you can begin the installation, you must have a VME chassis with at least two adjacent empty backplane slots. If you need to use the optional PMC I/O companion card, the chassis must have three adjacent empty slots. Once you locate a chassis with the required empty slots, identify the slots to be used for the installation.
  • Page 24 Section 1.6.2.1 or 1.6.2.2. Section 1.6.2.1 discusses considerations that apply when the Alpha VME SBC is being used as system controller. Section 1.6.2.2 dis- cusses considerations that apply when the SBC is not being used as system con- troller. 1.6.2.1 When the Alpha VME SBC is Used as System Controller When an Alpha VME 5/352 or 5/480 SBC is the system controller in an applica- tion, set configuration switch 4 on the I/O module to the Closed position, as explained in Section 2.2.

  • Page 25: Active Buffer Backplane

    Figure 1–9 Active Buffer Backplane Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 BG_IN_L<3:0> BG_OUT_L<3:0> 8.2 K BG_OUT_L<3:0> 4.7 or 33 K 4.75 K BG_OUT_L<3:0> BG_IN_L<3:0> BG_IN_L<3:0> 4.75 K VIC 64 BG_PASS_THRU_H I/O Module CPU Module Backplanes that use OR Devices For active backplanes that use the OR gate circuit configuration shown in Figure 1–10, you must: –...
  • Page 26 1.6.2.2 When the Alpha VME SBC is Not Used as System Controller When an Alpha VME 5/352 or 5/480 SBC is not the system controller in an appli- cation: • Set configuration switch 4 on the I/O module to the Open position, as explained in Section 2.2.

  • Page 27: Installing The Sbc

    Installing the SBC This chapter walks you through the steps for installing an Alpha VME 5/352 or 5/480 SBC. Caution Static electricity can destroy the circuits on the modules in your Alpha VME 5/352 or 5/480 SBC kit. When you handle modules wear the anti- static wriststrap with the wire clipped to the frame of your VME chassis.

  • Page 28: Installation At A Glance

    2.1 Installation at a Glance Figure 2–1 shows a flow diagram of the installation process. Figure 2–1 Installation at a Glance Set configuration switches on the I/O module if necessary, Section 2.2 Install memory modules, Section 2.3 Application Install the PMC I/O companion requires PMC I/O card and options, Section 2.4 companion card and...

  • Page 29: Setting Configuration Switches On The I/O Module

    2.2 Setting Configuration Switches on the I/O Module The first step to installing an Alpha VME 5/352 or 5/480 SBC is to set the config- uration switches on the I/O module. Figure 2–2 shows the location of the configu- ration switches. Use the information in Tables 2–1 through 2–3 to set the switches based on your system needs.

  • Page 30: Switch Settings For Modules In Slots 1 And 2 (System Controller)

    Table 2–2 Switch Settings for Modules in Slots 1 and 2 (System Controller) Switch Setting Closed Open Open Closed These switches must be in the indicated positions for reliable system operation during a VMEbus Reset. Table 2–3 Switch Settings for Modules in Slots Other Than Slots 1 and 2 Switch Setting Closed...

  • Page 31: Installing The Memory Modules

    2.3 Installing the Memory Modules After you set the configuration switches on the I/O module, install your memory modules. You can install either two or four DIMMs of the same size, speed, and architecture (see Section 1.4.4). To install the DIMMs: 1.

  • Page 32: Installing A Pmc I/O Companion Card And Options

    2.4 Installing a PMC I/O Companion Card and Options If your SBC requires the use of a PMC I/O companion card and options, you must install them next. This section explains how to install those components. If you are not using a PMC I/O companion card, proceed to Section 2.5. 1.

  • Page 33: Installing The Cpu And I/O Modules In The Vme Chassis

    Figure 2–5 Connecting the PMC I/O Companion Card to the I/O Module ML013265 b. Raise the PMC I/O companion card at a slight angle from the I/O module and slide the connecting edges together until the connector on the bottom of the PMC I/O companion card is aligned with its mating connector on the top side of the I/O module as shown in Figure 2–5.

  • Page 34: Installing A 2-Slot Sbc Module Assembly

    Caution Be sure you back out the captive screws on the front panel until they are fully engaged by the press-fit shoulder washer before seating the SBC assembly in the VME chassis. If you do not retract the screws com- pletely: •...

  • Page 35: Setting Up And Installing The Primary Breakout Module

    The PMC I/O companion card option is shipped with an ejection handle coupling, which binds the ejection handles of the CPU and I/O assembly and PMC I/O com- panion card for smoother ejection. Figure 2–7 shows the ejection handles without this coupling.

  • Page 36: Setting The Primary Breakout Module Jumpers

    Enable or disable SCSI bus termination by setting the SCSI termination jumper on the primary breakout module (see Figure 2–9). The SCSI bus must be terminated at each end. In most installations, the primary break- out module resides at one end of the SCSI bus and the far end of the SCSI ribbon cable is the other end of the SCSI bus.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Scsi Cable To The Primary Breakout Module

    Figure 2–10 Connecting the SCSI Cable to the Primary Breakout Module MLO-013241 4. Install the primary breakout module. Connect the primary breakout module to the rear of the VME backplane directly behind the slots in which your CPU and I/O module assembly is installed.

  • Page 38: Setting Up And Installing The Secondary Breakout Module

    Figure 2–11 Installing the Primary Breakout Module ML013264 2.7 Setting Up and Installing the Secondary Breakout Module You have the option of installing a secondary breakout module that provides key- board/mouse and parallel ports at the rear of your VME chassis. Note The secondary breakout module requires a minimum of 55 mm (2.13 in) clearance behind the primary breakout module.

  • Page 39: Connecting Network And Serial-Line Cables

    Figure 2–12 Setting the Secondary Breakout Module Jumpers Keyboard / Mouse Keyboard / Mouse Disabled Enabled MLO-013791 2. Connect the secondary and primary breakout modules. Connect the secondary breakout module to the primary breakout module as shown in Figure 2–13. Figure 2–13 Connecting the Secondary and Primary Breakout Modules ML013793 2.8 Connecting Network and Serial-Line Cables...

  • Page 40: Inserting Blank Panels

    Set up the console terminal or terminal emulator on your PC to use the following parameters: • Send/receive 9600 baud • DEC VT100 (ANSI) • Eight (8) bit data word • No parity • One (1) stop bit • Xon/Xoff Figure 2–14 Connecting Network and Serial-Line Cables ML013352 2.9 Inserting Blank Panels...

  • Page 41: Finishing The Installation

    Finishing the Installation This chapter explains how to finish the installation of an Alpha VME 5/352 or 5/480 SBC. The chapter explains how to: • Power on the SBC, Section 3.1 • Monitor the power-on self-test diagnostics, Section 3.2 • Configure the system, Section 3.3 •...
  • Page 42 Table 3–1 SROM Initialization and Console Tests Initialization Procedures Console Display Display Initialize CIA memory control registers, wake up the DRAMs, and determine the amount of memory that is installed. Enable the Dcache and Bcache. Disable ECC report- ing, read from memory, and then write back to mem- ory with a good ECC.

  • Page 43: Configuring The System

    initializing semaphores initializing heap initial heap 200c0 memory low limit = 12c000 heap = 200c0, 17fc0 initializing driver structures initializing idle process PID XDELTA not enabled. initializing file system initializing time data structures lowering IPL CPU 0 speed is 2.08 ns (481MHz) 64 Meg of system memory 2MB Bcache probing hose 0, PCI...

  • Page 44: Booting An Operating System

    For example, you might need to set the environment variable BOOTDEF_DEV to specify the device from which bootstrapping is to be attempted when no path is specified by a BOOT command. For more information about using the console and for a complete listing of envi- ronment variables, see the DIGITAL Alpha 5/352 and 5/480 Single-Board Com- puter User Manual.

  • Page 45: A Cables And Connectors

    Cables and Connectors Table A–1 lists the cables and connectors you may need to complete the installa- tion of your Alpha VME 5/352 or 5/480 SBC. Table A–1 Cables and Connectors Cable or Connector Part Number Adapter from MMJ cable connector to 9-pin communication port DEC H–8571J on PCs and laptops Bulkhead mount connector...

  • Page 47: Srom Diagnostics

    Troubleshooting The Alpha VME 5/352 and 5/480 SBCs include extensive diagnostic capabilities that execute when you power on the system. These include both SROM and flash ROM code. This appendix: • Briefly discusses SROM and flash ROM diagnostics, Sections B.1 and B.2 •...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting Systems That Include A Pmc I/O Companion Card

    B.3 Troubleshooting Systems that Include a PMC I/O Companion Card A problem in the PMC I/O companion card that hangs the PCI bus signal lines could cause diagnostics to report problems throughout the I/O subsystem and in the PCI controller of the processor chip. If you have a PMC I/O companion card installed and you are experiencing diagnostic failures, remove it and rerun the POST diagnostics.
  • Page 49 Table B–1 Troubleshooting Your SBC (Continued) Symptom Corrective Action The green LED is lit and a flashing I Check the seating of the Alpha VME 5/352 appears on the dot matrix display when you and 5/480 SBC CPU and I/O module power on the system.

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