Abaco systems Sbc329 3u vpx Quick user guide

Hardware Reference Manual

SBC329 3U VPX Single Board Computer

Edition 1

Publication No. SBC329-HRM/1

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About This Manual

Conventions

Notices

This manual may use the following types of notice:

WARNING

Warnings alert you to the risk of severe personal injury.

CAUTION

Cautions alert you to system danger or loss of data.

NOTE

Notes call attention to important features or instructions.

TIP

Tips give guidance on procedures that may be tackled in several ways.

LINK

Links take you to other documents or websites. The purple link color may also be used within a

body of text or paragraph to indicate a link (or hyperlink) to a different part of the same

document.

Numbers

All numbers are expressed in decimal, except addresses and memory or register

data, which are expressed in hexadecimal. Where confusion may occur, decimal

numbers have a “D” subscript and binary numbers have a “b” subscript. The prefix

“0x” shows a hexadecimal number, following the ‘C’ programming language

convention. Thus:

One dozen = 12D= 0x0C = 1100b

The multipliers “k”, “M” and “G” have their conventional scientific and engineering

meanings of *103, *106and *109respectively. The only exception to this is in the

description of the size of memory areas, when “K”, “M” and “G” mean *210, *220 and

*230 respectively.

NOTE

When describing transfer rates, “k”, “M” and “G” mean *103, *106and *109not *210, *220 and *230.

Multiple bit fields are numbered from 0 to n, where 0 is the LSB and n is the MSB.

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Text

Signal names ending with a tilde (“~”) denote active low signals; all other signals are

active high. “N” and “P” denote the low and high components of a differential signal

respectively.

Further Information

Abaco Systems Website

You can find information regarding Abaco products on the following website:

LINK

https://www.abaco.com

Abaco Documents

You may register for access to manuals via the website whose link is given above.

LINKS

XMC Installation Application Note, publication number HN4/5-16.

VPX I/O Modules Hardware Reference Manual, publication number VPXIOM-0HH.

BIT for SBC329 Software Reference Manual, publication number FBIT-SBC329-SRM.

NOTES

Cross-document links are intended for use where the document files are saved under their

original file names in the same directory on a server, PC hard drive, or similar. If you are

accessing this document via the Abaco website, cross-document links will not work.

If you are accessing this document in hard copy or downloaded form, check the Abaco website

to ensure that you have the latest version.

Third Party Documents

Due to the complexity of some of the parts used on the SBC329, it is not possible to

include all the detailed data on all such devices in this manual. A list of the

specifications and data sheets that provide additional information follows:

IEEE 1101.1-1998

IEEE Standard for Mechanical Core Specifications for

Microcomputers.

IEEE 1101.2-1992

Conduction cooled VME mechanics.

IEEE 1101.10-1996

Additional Mechanical Specifications.

ANSI/VITA 42.0-2008

XMC.

ANSI/VITA 42.3-2006

XMC PCI Express Protocol Layer Standard.

ANSI/VITA 46.0-2007

VPX Baseline Standard.

VITA46.3-2012

Serial RapidIO on VPX.

VITA46.4-2012

PCI Express on VPX.

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ANSI/VITA46.9-2010

XMC and PMC User I/O Mapping for VPX.

VITA 46.11 (Draft)

System Management on VPX.

ANSI/VITA65-2010

OpenVPX System Specification.

PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.1, PCI Special Interest Group.

These are the latest versions at time of writing; check associated web sites for later

updates.

NOTE

You may need to register to access these specifications.

Third Party Websites

Manufacturers of many of the devices used on the SBC329 maintain FTP or websites.

Some useful sites are:

http://www.vita.com

For VPX (VITA 46) and XMC (VITA 42) standards.

http://www.ieee.com

For IEEE standards.

http://www.pcisig.org

For PCI Bus standards.

http://www.intel.com

For processor, chip set and Ethernet controller

information.

http://www.plxtech.com

For PCIe switch device information.

http://www.latticesemi.com

For FPGA and PSU Monitor device information.

http://www.national.com

For LM92 temperature sensor device information.

http://www.maxim-ic.com

For Elapsed Time Indicator device information.

http://www.siliconmotion.com

For Solid State Drive information.

http://www.nxp.com

For DIP Switch and I2C buffer information.

http://www.molex.com

For connector information.

http://www.samtec.com

For connector information.

NOTE

You may need to register to access standards.

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Technical Support

You can find technical assistance contact details on the web site Embedded Support

page.

LINK

https://www.abaco.com/embedded-support

Abaco will log your query on the Technical Support database and allocate it a

unique Case number for use in any future correspondence.

Alternatively, you may also contact Abaco’s Technical Support via:

LINK

[email protected]

Returns

If you need to return a product, there is a Return Materials Authorization (RMA)

tool available via the web site Embedded Support page.

LINK

https://www.abaco.com/embedded-support

Do not return products without first contacting the Abaco Repairs facility.

 
Publication No. SBC329-HRM/1 Contents 7 
Contents 
• Introduction ........................................................................................................ 15 
1 Safety Notices ................................................................................................................................ 16 
1.1 Flammability ................................................................................................................................................ 16 
1.2 EMI/EMC Regulatory Compliance .............................................................................................................. 16 
1.3 Cooling.......................................................................................................................................................... 17 
1.4 Handling ....................................................................................................................................................... 17 
1.5 Heatsink ....................................................................................................................................................... 17 
• Unpacking........................................................................................................... 18 
1 Box Contents Checklist .................................................................................................................. 18 
2 Identifying Your Board.................................................................................................................... 18 
• Configuration...................................................................................................... 20 
1 Link Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 20 
2 Inspection ....................................................................................................................................... 21 
3 Link Descriptions............................................................................................................................ 21 
3.1 Recovery Boot Link (P3).............................................................................................................................. 21 
3.2 Configuration EEPROM Write Enable Link (P6)......................................................................................... 22 
4 Mezzanine Installation ................................................................................................................... 23 
• Installation and Power Up/Reset...................................................................... 25 
1 Power Supply Requirements.......................................................................................................... 25 
2 Board Keying .................................................................................................................................. 26 
3 Board Installation Notes ................................................................................................................ 26 
4 Connecting to SBC329 ................................................................................................................... 27 
5 Reset and Power-up Sequence ...................................................................................................... 28 
6 BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................... 28 
7 First Boot Menu.............................................................................................................................. 29 
8 About the Setup Menus.................................................................................................................. 30 
9 Main Menu...................................................................................................................................... 31 
10 Advanced Menu............................................................................................................................ 32 
11 Chipset Menu................................................................................................................................ 33 
12 Abaco Menu.................................................................................................................................. 34 
12.1 Board Build Information ............................................................................................................................ 35 
12.2 DIP Switch Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 36 
12.3 FPGA Setup/Status ................................................................................................................................... 37 
12.4 PLX Switch Setup/Status ......................................................................................................................... 38 
12.5 Hardware Protection ................................................................................................................................. 40 
12.6 CPU Speed Locking Configuration ........................................................................................................... 41 
12.7 Enabling Booting Over a Network ............................................................................................................ 42 
13 Security Menu............................................................................................................................... 43 
14 Boot Menu .................................................................................................................................... 44 
15 Save & Exit Menu.......................................................................................................................... 45 

 
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• Functional Description ...................................................................................... 46 
1 Features.......................................................................................................................................... 47 
2 Microprocessor Subsystem ........................................................................................................... 48 
2.1 E3-1505M/L v6 Processor........................................................................................................................... 48 
2.2 Mobile Intel CM238 Chipset (PCH)............................................................................................................. 49 
2.3 Processor Debug Port ................................................................................................................................. 49 
3 Memory........................................................................................................................................... 49 
3.1 SDRAM ......................................................................................................................................................... 49 
3.2 Boot Flash .................................................................................................................................................... 50 
3.3 Flash Hard Drive .......................................................................................................................................... 50 
3.4 NVRAM ......................................................................................................................................................... 51 
4 VPX Interface.................................................................................................................................. 52 
4.1 OpenVPX Compatibility............................................................................................................................... 52 
4.2 REFCLK......................................................................................................................................................... 53 
4.3 Module Maskable Reset.............................................................................................................................. 53 
4.4 Global Discrete............................................................................................................................................. 53 
5 I/O ................................................................................................................................................... 54 
6 Data Plane Fabric ........................................................................................................................... 54 
6.1 PCIe Gen3 Operation ................................................................................................................................... 55 
7 Control Plane Fabric/Gigabit Ethernet........................................................................................... 55 
7.1 BASE-T + BASE-BX Variant (SBC329-xxx1xxxxx)...................................................................................... 56 
7.2 Dual BASE-T Variant (SBC329-xxx2xxxxx)................................................................................................. 57 
8 GPIO ................................................................................................................................................ 57 
9 PCIe Switch..................................................................................................................................... 58 
9.1 Switch Configuration EEPROM................................................................................................................... 58 
10 USB ............................................................................................................................................... 59 
11 Serial Ports ................................................................................................................................... 60 
11.1 RS422/RS485 Mode.................................................................................................................................. 61 
12 SATA ............................................................................................................................................. 61 
13 Video............................................................................................................................................. 62 
14 LPC Bus ........................................................................................................................................ 63 
14.1 FPGA........................................................................................................................................................... 63 
14.2 Trusted Platform Monitor ......................................................................................................................... 63 
15 Mezzanine Site ............................................................................................................................. 64 
15.1 XMC Connectors........................................................................................................................................ 64 
15.2 I/O Routing ................................................................................................................................................. 64 
16 Real Time Clock............................................................................................................................ 66 
17 I2C Bus .......................................................................................................................................... 66 
17.1 EEPROM DIP Switch.................................................................................................................................. 67 
17.2 SDRAM SPD EEPROM............................................................................................................................... 68 
17.3 Elapsed Time Indicator ............................................................................................................................. 68 
17.4 Accelerometer............................................................................................................................................ 68 
18 Baseboard Management Microcontroller.................................................................................... 69 
18.1 Board Temperature Sensor....................................................................................................................... 70 
18.2 PMBus Devices .......................................................................................................................................... 71 
19 Timers........................................................................................................................................... 72 
19.1 General Purpose Timers............................................................................................................................ 72 
19.2 Watchdog Timers ...................................................................................................................................... 72 

 
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• Functional Description (continued) 
20 LEDs.............................................................................................................................................. 73 
20.1 BIT LEDs (DS402 to DS404 and DS437) .................................................................................................. 74 
20.2 Board Reset LED (DS405) ......................................................................................................................... 75 
20.3 SSD Activity LED (DS408) ......................................................................................................................... 75 
20.4 PCIe Link Status LEDs (DS409 to DS412) ............................................................................................... 75 
20.5 POST Code LEDs (DS414 to DS421) ........................................................................................................ 76 
20.6 Ethernet Link Status LEDs (DS422 and DS432 to DS436) ..................................................................... 76 
20.7 SATA Activity LED (DS429)....................................................................................................................... 76 
20.8 Board Power Good LED (DS430) .............................................................................................................. 76 
20.9 Sleep Status LED (DS431) ........................................................................................................................ 76 
20.10 BMM Status LED (DS438)....................................................................................................................... 76 
21 Resets and Interrupts................................................................................................................... 77 
21.1 Interrupt Controllers .................................................................................................................................. 77 
21.2 Hardware Reset ......................................................................................................................................... 77 
22 FPGA ............................................................................................................................................. 78 
22.1 Registers .................................................................................................................................................... 78 
22.2 AXIS Support.............................................................................................................................................. 78 
23 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................... 79 
• FPGA Registers .................................................................................................. 80 
1 Board ID Register (0x600) .............................................................................................................. 81 
2 Board Revision Register (0x601) ................................................................................................... 81 
3 FPGA Revision Register (0x60B).................................................................................................... 81 
4 Watchdog Timer Registers............................................................................................................. 82 
5 Board ID String Registers (0x610 to 0x61A).................................................................................. 83 
6 LED Control Register (0x622)......................................................................................................... 83 
7 BIOS/SPI Control Register (0x625) ................................................................................................ 83 
8 BIT Control and Status Register (0x629)....................................................................................... 84 
9 NVRAM Memory Space Page Register (0x635) ............................................................................ 84 
10 AXIS Registers.............................................................................................................................. 85 
11 Timer Registers ............................................................................................................................ 86 
11.1 Timer 0 Control and Status Register 1 (0x650) & Timer 1 Control and Status Register 1 (0x658)..... 86 
11.2 Timer 0 Control and Status Register 2 (0x651) & Timer 1 Control and Status Register 2 (0x659)..... 86 
11.3 Timer 0 IRQ Clear Register (0x652) and Timer 1 IRQ Clear Register (0x65A) ...................................... 86 
12 Timer 0 Data Bytes 0 to 3 Registers (0x654 to 0x657)................................................................ 87 
13 Timer 1 Data Bytes 0 to 3 Registers (0x65C to 0x65F) ............................................................... 88 
14 GPIO Registers ............................................................................................................................. 89 
14.1 GPIO Out Register (0x670)........................................................................................................................ 89 
14.2 GPIO In Register (0x671)........................................................................................................................... 89 
14.3 GPIO Direction Register (0x672) .............................................................................................................. 89 
14.4 GPIO Interrupt Enable Register (0x673)................................................................................................... 89 
14.5 GPIO Level/Edge Register (0x674)........................................................................................................... 89 
14.6 GPIO Active Low/High Register (0x675).................................................................................................. 89 
14.7 GPIO Both Edges Register (0x676) .......................................................................................................... 90 
14.8 GPIO Interrupt Status Register (0x677) ................................................................................................... 90 
14.9 GPIO7 to GPIO0 Availability Register (0x678)......................................................................................... 90 
14.10 GPIO15 to GPIO8 Availability Register (0x684)..................................................................................... 90 

 
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• FPGA Registers (continued) 
15 VPX GDISC1 Registers ................................................................................................................. 91 
15.1 VPX GDISC1 Out Register (0x688) ........................................................................................................... 91 
15.2 VPX GDISC1 In Register (0x689) .............................................................................................................. 91 
15.3 VPX GDISC1 Direction Register (0x68A).................................................................................................. 91 
15.4 VPX GDISC1 Interrupt Enable Register (0x68B)...................................................................................... 91 
15.5 VPX GDISC1 Level/Edge Register (0x68C) .............................................................................................. 91 
15.6 VPX GDISC1 Active Low/High Register (0x68D)..................................................................................... 91 
15.7 VPX GDISC1 Both Edges Register (0x68E).............................................................................................. 92 
15.8 VPX GDISC1 Interrupt Status Register (0x68F) ...................................................................................... 92 
15.9 VPX GDISC1 Availability Register (0x690)............................................................................................... 92 
16 Ethernet Port Availability Register (0x6A0) ................................................................................. 92 
17 COM Port Availability Register (0x6A1) ....................................................................................... 93 
18 COM Port 4-Wire Configuration Register (0x6A2) ....................................................................... 93 
19 COM Port Modem Configuration Register (0x6A3) ..................................................................... 93 
20 SATA Port Availability Register (0x6A4)...................................................................................... 94 
21 USB2.0 Port 7 to 0 Availability Register (0x6A5)......................................................................... 94 
22 USB3.0 Port 7 to 0 Availability Register (0x6A6)......................................................................... 95 
23 USB2.0 Port 15 to 8 Availability Register (0x6A7)....................................................................... 95 
24 USB3.0 Port 15 to 8 Availability Register (0x6A8)....................................................................... 95 
25 Display Availability Register (0x6A9)........................................................................................... 95 
26 VGA Display Availability Register (0x6AA) .................................................................................. 96 
27 DVI/HDMI Display Availability Register (0x6AB) ......................................................................... 96 
28 Display-Port Display Availability Register (0x6AC)...................................................................... 96 
29 Ancillary/Audio Availability Register (0x6AD) ............................................................................. 96 
30 Front Panel Configuration Register (0x6AE) ............................................................................... 97 
31 XMC I/O Configuration Register (0x6AF)..................................................................................... 97 
32 SSD Availability Register (0x6B1) ................................................................................................ 98 
33 SSD Secure Hardware Erase Capability Register (0x6B2) .......................................................... 98 
34 UART Enable Register (0x6B8) .................................................................................................... 98 
35 COM Port Enable Register (0x6BB).............................................................................................. 99 
36 COM Port Mode Register (0x6BC)................................................................................................ 99 
37 COM Port RS485 Auto Direction Control Register (0x6BD) ...................................................... 100 
38 COM Port Loopback Enable Register (0x6BE)........................................................................... 100 
39 SSD Erase Control Register (0x6BF).......................................................................................... 101 
40 SSD Cache Flush Control Register (0x6C0)............................................................................... 101 
41 VPX Control Register (0x6C1) .................................................................................................... 101 
42 Scratchpad Register (0x6C6) ..................................................................................................... 102 
43 Test Register (0x6C7)................................................................................................................. 102 
44 XMC Status Register (0x6C8) .................................................................................................... 102 
45 Backplane Status Register (0x6CA)........................................................................................... 102 
46 SSD Status Register (0x6CB)..................................................................................................... 103 
47 Write Protection Status Register (0x6CC) ................................................................................. 103 
48 Board Jumper Link Status Register (0x6CD)............................................................................. 104 
49 Boot Location Status Register (0x6CE) ..................................................................................... 104 

 
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7 • Connectors ....................................................................................................... 105 
7.1 Backplane Connectors ................................................................................................................. 107 
7.1.1 P0 ................................................................................................................................................................ 107 
7.1.2 Backplane J0.............................................................................................................................................. 107 
7.1.3 P1 ................................................................................................................................................................ 108 
7.1.4 Backplane J1.............................................................................................................................................. 108 
7.1.5 P2 ................................................................................................................................................................ 109 
7.1.6 Backplane J2.............................................................................................................................................. 110 
7.1.7 Signal Descriptions.................................................................................................................................... 111 
7.2 XMC Connectors........................................................................................................................... 113 
7.2.1 J15 .............................................................................................................................................................. 113 
7.2.2 J16 .............................................................................................................................................................. 114 
7.2.3 Signal Descriptions.................................................................................................................................... 115 
7.3 P5 Connector (TAC)...................................................................................................................... 115 
A • Specifications .................................................................................................. 116 
A.1 Technical Specification................................................................................................................ 116 
A.2 Electrical Specification ................................................................................................................ 117 
A.2.1 Voltage Supply Requirements.................................................................................................................. 117 
A.2.2 Power Consumption.................................................................................................................................. 118 
A.2.3 Current Consumption (SBC329-xxxxxx1xx Variant) ............................................................................... 118 
A.2.4 Current Consumption (SBC329-xxxxxx2xx Variant) ............................................................................... 120 
A.2.5 XMC Site Current Provision ...................................................................................................................... 120 
A.2.6 Power Supply Sequencing........................................................................................................................ 120 
A.3 Mechanical Specification ............................................................................................................ 121 
A.4 Reliability (MTBF)......................................................................................................................... 121 
A.5 Environmental Specifications...................................................................................................... 122 
A.6 Product Codes.............................................................................................................................. 124 
A.7 Software Support ......................................................................................................................... 125 
A.8 I/O Modules.................................................................................................................................. 126 
A.9 Test Access Card ......................................................................................................................... 127 
A.10 Development Systems ............................................................................................................... 127 
B • Thermal Derating ............................................................................................. 128 
B.1 Processor Option 4: Standard...................................................................................................... 128 
B.2 Processor Option 3: Low Power................................................................................................... 129 
C • Statement of Volatility..................................................................................... 130 
C.1 Volatile Memory ........................................................................................................................... 130 
C.2 Non-Volatile Memory.................................................................................................................... 131 
Glossary ................................................................................................................. 132 
Index....................................................................................................................... 133 
 

 
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List of Tables 
Table 3-1 P3 Link Setting ......................................................................................................................... 21 
Table 3-2 P6 Link Setting ......................................................................................................................... 22 
Table 4-1 Power Supply Requirements.................................................................................................... 25 
Table 5-1 Supported Processor SKUs...................................................................................................... 48 
Table 5-2 SDRAM Configuration .............................................................................................................. 49 
Table 5-3 Data Plane Pin Mapping........................................................................................................... 54 
Table 5-4 ETH0/ETH1/ETH2 Pin Mapping - BASE-T + BASE-BX Variant ................................................ 56 
Table 5-5 ETH0/ETH1 Pin Mapping - Dual BASE-T Variant..................................................................... 57 
Table 5-6 GPIO Line Signal Availability.................................................................................................... 57 
Table 5-7 PCIe Switch Port Configuration ............................................................................................... 58 
Table 5-8 USB Signal Availability ............................................................................................................. 59 
Table 5-9 COM Port Connections............................................................................................................. 60 
Table 5-10 COM1/COM2 Signal Availability ............................................................................................ 60 
Table 5-11 SATA Signal Availability ......................................................................................................... 61 
Table 5-12 Video Port Summary .............................................................................................................. 62 
Table 5-13 DVI Signal Mapping................................................................................................................ 62 
Table 5-14 XMC I/O Routing Availability.................................................................................................. 64 
Table 5-15 Mezzanine Site Signal Mapping............................................................................................. 65 
Table 5-16 I2C Bus Addresses .................................................................................................................. 66 
Table 5-17 DIP Switch Options................................................................................................................. 67 
Table 5-18 BMM I2C Bus Devices............................................................................................................. 70 
Table 5-19 Temperature Sensor Monitor Locations................................................................................ 70 
Table 5-20 PMBus Device Data Monitored .............................................................................................. 71 
Table 5-21 LED Summary ......................................................................................................................... 73 
Table 5-22 BIT LED Meanings .................................................................................................................. 74 
Table 5-23 BIT Status LED Meanings ...................................................................................................... 75 
Table 5-24 PCIe Link Status LED Meanings............................................................................................. 75 
Table 5-25 Ethernet Link Status LED Meanings ...................................................................................... 76 
Table 5-26 Reset Sources ........................................................................................................................ 77 
Table 6-1 FPGA Registers......................................................................................................................... 80 
Table 6-2 GPIO Register Bit Mapping....................................................................................................... 89 
Table 7-1 Connector Functions.............................................................................................................. 105 
Table 7-2 P0 Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................... 107 
Table 7-3 J0 Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................... 107 
Table 7-4 P1 Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................... 108 
Table 7-5 J1 Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................... 108 
Table 7-6 P2 Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................... 109 

 
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Table 7-7 J2 Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................... 110 
Table 7-8 Backplane Connector Signal Descriptions ............................................................................ 111 
Table 7-9 J15 Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................. 113 
Table 7-10 J16 Pin Assignments ........................................................................................................... 114 
Table 7-11 XMC Signal Descriptions...................................................................................................... 115 
Table A-1 Technical Data........................................................................................................................ 116 
Table A-2 Voltage Supply Requirements ............................................................................................... 117 
Table A-3 Power Consumption (SBC329-xxxxxx1xx Variant)................................................................ 118 
Table A-4 Power Consumption (SBC329-xxxxxx2xx Variant)................................................................ 118 
Table A-5 Current Consumption –SBC329-xxxxxx1xx Variant –12V (VS1) Rail................................. 118 
Table A-6 Current Consumption –3.3V Rail (Vs2) ................................................................................ 118 
Table A-7 Current Consumption –5V Rail (Vs3) ................................................................................... 119 
Table A-8 Current Consumption –P3V3_AUX....................................................................................... 119 
Table A-9 Current Consumption - VBAT................................................................................................. 119 
Table A-10 Power Measurement Conditions ......................................................................................... 119 
Table A-11 Current Consumption –SBC329-xxxxxx2xx Variant –5V (VS3) Rail................................. 120 
Table A-12 XMC Site Current Provision ................................................................................................. 120 
Table A-13 Mechanical Construction..................................................................................................... 121 
Table A-14 Reliability (MTBF)................................................................................................................. 121 
Table A-15 Convection-cooled Environmental Specifications .............................................................. 122 
Table A-16 Conduction-cooled Environmental Specifications.............................................................. 122 
Table A-17 Product Options ................................................................................................................... 124 
Table A-18 RTM Compatibility................................................................................................................ 126 
Table B-1 Maximum Processor Speed versus Maximum Temperature for Processor Option 4 ......... 128 
Table B-2 Maximum Processor Speed versus Maximum Temperature for Processor Option 3 ......... 129 
Table C-1 Volatile Memory ..................................................................................................................... 130 
Table C-2 Non-Volatile Memory.............................................................................................................. 131 
 

 
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List of Figures 
Figure 1-1 SBC329.................................................................................................................................... 15 
Figure 1-2 ESD Label (Present on Board Packaging) .............................................................................. 17 
Figure 2-1 Product Label (Packaging) ..................................................................................................... 18 
Figure 2-2 Product Label (Product).......................................................................................................... 18 
Figure 2-3 Product Label (Conduction-cooled Product).......................................................................... 19 
Figure 3-1 Link Positions.......................................................................................................................... 20 
Figure 3-2 Keepout Area........................................................................................................................... 23 
Figure 3-3 Mezzanine Position................................................................................................................. 24 
Figure 4-1 First Boot Menu....................................................................................................................... 29 
Figure 4-2 Main Menu............................................................................................................................... 31 
Figure 4-3 Advanced Menu....................................................................................................................... 32 
Figure 4-4 Chipset Menu .......................................................................................................................... 33 
Figure 4-5 Abaco Menu ............................................................................................................................ 34 
Figure 4-6 Board Build Information Sub-menu ........................................................................................ 35 
Figure 4-7 DIP Switch Sub-menu ............................................................................................................. 36 
Figure 4-8 FPGA Setup/Status Sub-menu ............................................................................................... 37 
Figure 4-9 PLX Switch Sub-menu............................................................................................................. 38 
Figure 4-10 Hardware Protection Sub-menu ........................................................................................... 40 
Figure 4-11 CPU Speed Locking Configuration Sub-menu...................................................................... 41 
Figure 4-12 Network Boot Configuration Sub-menu................................................................................ 42 
Figure 4-13 Security Menu ....................................................................................................................... 43 
Figure 4-14 Boot Menu ............................................................................................................................. 44 
Figure 4-15 Save & Exit Menu .................................................................................................................. 45 
Figure 5-1 Block Diagram ......................................................................................................................... 46 
Figure 5-2 SLT3-PAY-2F2T-14.2.5 Port Layouts ...................................................................................... 52 
Figure 5-3 SLT3-PAY-2F2U-14.2.3 Port Layouts...................................................................................... 52 
Figure 5-4 Gigabit Ethernet Channel Configurations............................................................................... 56 
Figure 5-5 RS422/485 Signal Definition .................................................................................................. 60 
Figure 5-6 I2C Bus Structure..................................................................................................................... 66 
Figure 5-7 On-board Sensor and System Management Bus Architecture.............................................. 69 
Figure 5-8 Local and Remote PCB Sensor Locations.............................................................................. 70 
Figure 5-9 Rear LED Positions.................................................................................................................. 73 
Figure 5-10 Air-cooled Front Panel........................................................................................................... 79 
Figure 5-11 Conduction-cooled Front Panel ............................................................................................ 79 
Figure 7-1 Front Connector Positions and Numbering.......................................................................... 105 
Figure 7-2 Rear Connector Position and Numbering............................................................................. 106 
Figure 7-3 RS422/485 Signal Definition ................................................................................................ 112 
 

Publication No. SBC329-HRM/1 Introduction 15

1 • Introduction

The Abaco Systems SBC329 is a member of the VPXcel3 family of 3U VPX Intel

processor-based Single Board Computers. This family is aimed at processing,

communications and display applications in the military and aerospace market.

The PC-like SBC329 implements the Intel Kaby Lake Mobile (+ECC) architecture at

up to 3.0 GHz, and has I/O interfaces including Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, SATA and

GPIO. The Xeon E3-1505M v6 processor also provides a DDR4 SDRAM interface

with ECC. For more exacting SWaP requirements, the SBC329 is also available with

the E3-1505L v6 lower-power processor.

The Intel CM238 PCH provides three SATA interfaces, three USB ports, an LPC

interface and a Serial Peripheral Interface (supporting SPI boot Flash). The XMC site

connects 24S+X8d+X12d I/O signals to the VPX backplane, and has a x8 PCIe

interface supporting Gen2 operation.

The SBC329 supports eight PCIe lanes with various configurations to the backplane

for connection to other cards in the system.

The SBC329 is supplied with a BIOS, supporting operating systems such as Microsoft

Windows 10, Windows 10 IoT, Linux and VxWorks.

Figure 1-1 SBC329

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1.1 Safety Notices

The following general safety precautions represent warnings of certain dangers of

which Abaco Systems is aware. Failure to comply with these or with specific

Warnings and/or Cautions elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of

design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment. Abaco assumes no liability

for the user’s failure to comply with these requirements.

Also follow all warning instructions contained in associated system equipment

manuals.

The SBC329 complies with BS-EN60950-1:2006 (product safety).

WARNINGS

Use extreme caution when handling, testing and adjusting this equipment. This device may

operate in an environment containing potentially dangerous voltages.

Ensure that all power to the system is removed before installing any device.

To minimize electric shock hazard, connect the equipment chassis and rack/enclosure to an

electrical ground. If AC power is supplied to the rack/enclosure, the power jack and mating plug

of the power cable must meet IEC safety standards.

1.1.1 Flammability

The SBC329 circuit board is made by a UL-recognized manufacturer and has a

flammability rating of UL94V-1.

1.1.2 EMI/EMC Regulatory Compliance

CAUTION

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate electromagnetic energy. It may cause or be

susceptible to EMI if not installed and used in a cabinet with adequate EMI protection.

The SBC329 is designed using good EMC practices and, when used in a suitably

EMC-compliant chassis, should maintain the compliance of the total system.

Air-cooled build levels of the SBC329 are designed for use in systems meeting VDE

class B, EN and FCC regulations for EMC emissions and susceptibility.

Conduction-cooled build levels of the SBC329 are intended for integration into EMC

hardened cabinets/boxes.

Publication No. SBC329-HRM/1 Introduction 17

1.1.3 Cooling

CAUTION

The SBC329 requires air-flow of at least 300 lfm for build levels 1 and 2, and at least 600 lfm for

build level 3. If a conduction-cooled (level 4 or 5) SBC329 is operating on an extender card, it

requires air-flow of at least 300 lfm across it.

1.1.4 Handling

CAUTION

Only handle the SBC329 by the edges or front panel.

Figure 1-2 ESD Label (Present on Board Packaging)

1.1.5 Heatsink

CAUTIONS

Do not remove the heatsink. There are no user-alterable components underneath the heatsink,

so users should have no reason to remove it.

Users should not attempt reattachment of the heatsink, as this requires precise torque on the

screws attaching the heatsink to the PCB. Over-tightening the screws may cause the heatsink

to damage components beneath it. Removal and re-attachment of the heatsink should only be

carried out by Abaco.

18 SBC329 3U VPX Single Board Computer Publication No. SBC329-HRM/1

2 • Unpacking

On receipt of the shipping container, if there is any evidence of physical damage, the

Terms and Conditions of Sale (provided with your delivery) give information on

what to do. If you need to return the product, contact Abaco.

The SBC329 is sealed into an antistatic bag and housed in a padded cardboard box.

Failure to use the correct packaging when storing or shipping the board may

invalidate the warranty.

2.1 Box Contents Checklist

1. SBC329 in antistatic packaging.

2. Embedded Software License Agreement (ABACO-SLA-001-01).

2.2 Identifying Your Board

The SBC329 is identified by labels at strategic positions. These can be cross-checked

against the Advice Note provided with your delivery.

Identification labels, like the example shown in Figure 2-1, attached to the shipping

box and the antistatic bag give identical information: product code, product

description, equipment number and board revision.

Figure 2-1 Product Label (Packaging)

On the board within the antistatic bag, there is an identifying label, like the example

shown in Figure 2-2, attached to the PCB.

Figure 2-2 Product Label (Product)

Publication No. SBC329-HRM/1 Unpacking 19

On conduction-cooled versions of the board (build levels 4 and 5), there is also a

label, like the example shown in Figure 2-3, attached to the front panel.

Figure 2-3 Product Label (Conduction-cooled Product)

See the Product Codes section in Appendix A for more details on the product code

(SBC329-xxxxxxxxx).

20 SBC329 3U VPX Single Board Computer Publication No. SBC329-HRM/1

3 • Configuration

3.1 Link Configuration

The SBC329 has push-on jumpers included in the standard kit of parts; additional

jumpers may be obtained on request. These are suitable for level 1 to 3 low vibration

applications.

TIP

For Level 4 and 5 products, make links by wire-wrapping between the pin posts and then cover

these wire-wrapped links with the same conformal coating as that used on the board (usually

ACRYLIC 1B73AP –contact Technical Support for details if needed). This will provide a reliable

connection under heavy shock and vibration conditions and further prevent oxidation of the

connection due to moisture ingress.

Figure 3-1 Link Positions

The diagram above shows standard 2.54 mm pitch headers for general use.

This manual refers to jumper settings as In or Out. Meanings are as follows:

In = jumper fitted -

Out = jumper not fitted -

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