Amfeltec SKU-049-01 User manual

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Flexible 32-bit PCI to PCI Express
Adapter
Hardware Manual
June 01, 2011
Revision 1.0
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Contents
1About this Document........................................................................................................................4
1.1Purpose ................................................................................................................................4
1.2Feedback..............................................................................................................................4
1.3Revision History....................................................................................................................4
2General Description .........................................................................................................................5
2.1Introduction...........................................................................................................................5
3Requirements/Features ...................................................................................................................8
3.1Power Source.......................................................................................................................8
3.2Power and Signaling.............................................................................................................8
3.3Software................................................................................................................................8
4Hardware Description ......................................................................................................................9
4.1Board Layout ........................................................................................................................9
4.2LEDs...................................................................................................................................10
4.3Jumpers..............................................................................................................................11
4.4Connectors .........................................................................................................................11
5Installation......................................................................................................................................13
5.1Hardware Installation..........................................................................................................13
6Ordering Information......................................................................................................................15
6.1Standard package...............................................................................................................15
7Appendix A: Limited warranty........................................................................................................16
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Figures
Figure 1: Flexible 32-bit PCI to PCIe Adapter ...........................................................................................5
Figure 2: 32-bit PCI Host Card ..................................................................................................................6
Figure 3: x1 PCI Express Adapter board (powered from host card (3.3V only)).......................................6
Figure 4: x1 PCI Express adapter board (powered from ATX power supply (12V, 5V))...........................7
Figure 5: x1 PCI Express adapter board (powered from external 12V power supply)..............................7
Figure 6: 32-bit PCI Host Card layout........................................................................................................9
Figure 7: x1 PCI Express Adapter board layout......................................................................................10
Tables
Table 1: 32-bit PCI Host Card LEDs........................................................................................................10
Table 2: PCI Host Card jumpers..............................................................................................................11
Table 3: PCI Host Card connectors.........................................................................................................11
Table 4: x1 PCI Express Adapter board connectors ...............................................................................12
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1 About this Document
1.1 Purpose
This document describes Hardware installation, features, specification and operation for
AMFELTEC Flexible 32-bit PCI to x1 PCI Express Bus Adapter (SKU-049).
1.2 Feedback
AMFELTEC Corp. makes every effort to ensure that the information contained in this document
is accurate and complete at time of release. Please contact AMFELTEC Corp. if you find any
errors, inconsistence or have trouble understanding any part of this document.
To provide your feedback, please send an email to [e-mail]
Your comments or corrections are greatly valued in our effort for excellence and continued
improvement.
1.3 Revision History
Rev. No. Description Rev. Date
1.0 Initial Release. March 10, 2011
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General Description
2 General Description
2.1 Introduction
Flexible 32-bit PCI to x1 PCI Express Bus Adapter (Adapter) (Figure 1) is designed to support
expansion of modern motherboards that has no or limited numbers of x1 PCI Express connectors.
Adapter converts the standard 32-bit PCI motherboard slot into x1 PCI Express slot.
Figure 1: Flexible 32-bit PCI to PCIe Adapter
It includes one 32-bit PCI Host Card (Figure 2) and x1 PCI Express Adapter board (Figure
3/Figure 4/Figure 5). The 32-bit PCI Host Card has to be plugged into standard 32-bit PCI
motherboard connector. PCI Express Adapter board connects to the PCI Host Card via 12” Flex
PCI Express cable. The expansion add-in x1 PCI Express card has to be plugged into the standard
x1 PCI express connector on the x1 PCI Express Adapter board.
Because of the flexible nature of the connection (unlike traditional rigid risers), expansion x1 PCI
Express add-in board can be positioned away from the 32-bit PCI connector on the motherboard
inside a computer chassis.
x1 PCI Express Adapter board has two mounting holes allowing them to be securely fixed inside
a computer chassis.
The Adapter functions right out of the box, no additional software needs to be installed. The 32-
bit PCI Host Card has LEDs for displaying downstream PCI express Link status as well as
expansion x1 PCI Express add-in board “PRESENT” status.
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Figure 2: 32-bit PCI Host Card
Figure 3: x1 PCI Express Adapter board (powered from host card (3.3V only))
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Figure 4: x1 PCI Express adapter board (powered from ATX power supply (12V, 5V))
Figure 5: x1 PCI Express adapter board (powered from external 12V power supply)
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Requirements/Features
3 Requirements/Features
3.1 Power Source
The power for the expansion PCI Express add-in board can be supplied from three different
sources (WARNING: Please specify the power source when you are ordering the product! If you
purchase product with one power source, you cannot use another power source):
•From 32-bit PCI Host card (3.3 volt only) via power cable and x1 PCI Express adapter board
(maximum peak current – 2.75A, maximum normal current – 1.1A)
•From standard ATX power supply (“floppy disk” connector) (12 and 5 volts) via x1 PCI
Express adapter board (see pinout on Figure 7)
•From any 12 volt power supply via x1 PCI Express Adapter board (see pinout on Figure 7)
3.2 Power and Signaling
•PCI host card is powered from 5V or 3.3V power from the PCI edge connector (defined by
Jumpers block).
•Meets PCI express 1.1 specification and PCI bus 3.0 specifications.
•Supports 32-bit 66 MHz PCI bus operation.
•LED indication of +3.3V internal power.
•LED indication of PCI Express link status.
•LED indication of PCI to PCI Express bridge status.
3.3 Software
There is no software needed for normal operation.
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Hardware Description
4 Hardware Description
4.1 Board Layout
Figure 6: 32-bit PCI Host Card layout.
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Figure 7: x1 PCI Express Adapter board layout
4.2 LEDs
Name RefDes Color Usage
+3.3 Volt D1 Green Internal 3.3Volt power
PRSNT D7 Blue Present signal from x1 PCI Express Adapter
GPIO3 D3 Red PCI to PCI Express bridge status or general purpose IO.
GPIO2 D4 Red PCI to PCI Express bridge status or general purpose IO.
GPIO1 D5 Red PCI to PCI Express bridge status or general purpose IO.
GPIO0 D6 Green
PCI Express Link status or general purpose IO. (LED
ON – link active)
Table 1: 32-bit PCI Host Card LEDs
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4.3 Jumpers
RefDes Type Usage
JP1 2 pins jumper Enable 66 MHz or 33 MHz PCI bus operation.
(Jumper set – force to 33 MHz only operation)
JP3 2 pins jumper Delay PCI Express link training by 12 ms after reset,
(Jumper closed = enable delay)
JP4 2 pins jumper
Flow control Credits, (Jumper closed = normal
operation, Jumper open = advertise infinite flow
control credits for completions). Note: Jumper must
always be set during reset.
JP5 2 pins jumper Enable internal aperture for PCI to PCI Express
bridge internal registers. (Jumper closed - enabled).
JP6,JP7,JP8 Block of Jumpers
(3x3)
Define power source for the PCI Host board +3.3
Volt power.
If 1-2 pins on all jumpers are closed, then +3.3 Volt
for PCI Express connector taken from PCI bus +3.3
Volt power pins.
If 2-3 pins on all jumpers are closed, then +3.3 Volt
for PCI Express connector generated from PCI bus
+5Volt power pins through a voltage regulator.
Table 2: PCI Host Card jumpers
4.4 Connectors
RefDes Type Usage
J1 32 bit male Universal PCI bus
connector 32-bit Universal PCI bus.
J5 “Floppy disk”
power connector 3.3V and 12V for external Adapter
J4 Flat connector
PCI express connector for cable connection to
Adapter card.
Table 3: PCI Host Card connectors
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RefDes Type Usage
J1 PCI Express Flex
Cable connector Connector via Flex PCI Express Cable to the PCI host card.
J2 “Floppy disk” male
power connectors Incoming power for the expansion x1 PCI Express add-in boards
U2 Downstream 1x PCI Express female
connector Connection to the expansion x1 PCI Express add-in board.
Table 4: x1 PCI Express Adapter board connectors
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Installation
5 Installation
5.1 Hardware Installation
Following steps provide the exact sequence need to be followed in order to properly install the
32-bit PCI to x1 PCI Express Bus Adapter from AMFELTEC Corp.:
Warning: Before touching anything inside the computer or any components, be sure to
discharge your body’s static electricity by touching a grounded surface.
•Turn off host computer and unplug it from the wall outlet.
•Remove the chassis cover or side panel from host computer. Refer to the computer manual
for instructions if you need them.
•If the unit is a tower unit, turn it over on its side to make access easier.
•Ground yourself to the PC case. Attach a grounding wrist strap (if available) to the
computer’s metal chassis and your wrist. CAUTION: If you choose not to use the grounding
wrist strap, be sure to take adequate precautions to discharge static electricity from your body
before touching any components.
•Select power source on PCI host card (JP6-JP7-JP8). Please refer to Table 2.
•Insert PCI Express Flex Cable into the connectors on the PCI Host card and on the PCI
Express Adapter.
•Holding PCI host card by its edges and the mounting bracket, position the card with the
contacts downward over the PCI slot and insert the card into the slot. Do not let it touch any
of the components on the motherboard or PCI host card.
•Secure the adapter to the rear panel with the screw.
•Place and retain PCI Express Adapter inside the chassis.
•Connect power to PCI Express Adapter.
•Holding your add-in card by its edges and the mounting bracket, position the card with the
contacts downward over the PCI Express slot and insert the card into the slot. Do not let it
touch any of the components on the motherboard or PCI Express Adapter.
•Now, you can close computer cover and power-up the host computer.
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BE SURE THAT TWO GREEN LEDS (D1 and D7) ARE ON!
BE SURE THAT GREEN LED (D6) IS ON!
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Ordering Information
6 Ordering Information
6.1 Standard package
Standard package include the following components:
•32-bit PCI Host Card
•x1 PCI Express Adapter board with PCI Express Flex cable
•User manual
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Appendix A: Limited warranty
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7 Appendix A: Limited warranty
AMFELTEC Corporation does not warrant that the operation of the hardware, software or
firmware products will be uninterrupted or error free. AMFELTEC products are not intended to
be used as critical components in life support systems, aircraft, military systems or other systems
whose failure to perform can reasonably be expected to cause significant injury to humans.
AMFELTEC expressly disclaims liability for loss of profits and other consequential damages
caused by the failure of any product which would cause interruption of work or loss of profits,
such as shipboard or military attachment.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED. THE WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER’S SOLE REMEDIES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL AMFELTEC CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUFFERED OR INCURRED
AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THESE PRODUCTS. THIS
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY REMAINS IN FORCE EVEN IF AMFELTEC CORPORATION
IS INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation on incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.