GE VMIVME-7805 Application guide

GE
Intelligent Platforms
Publication No: 500-007805-000 REV. E
Hardware Reference
VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC*
Intel
®Pentium®4 Processor M-Based VME Single Board Computer
THE VMIVME-7805 IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU) RESTRICTIONS OF
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE (ROHS) DIRECTIVE (2002/95/EC) CURRENT REVISION.

Document History
Hardware Reference Document Number: 500-007805-000 REV. E
February 21, 2013
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Returns
GE is registered with an approved Producer Compliance Scheme (PCS) and, subject to suitable
contractual arrangements being in place, will ensure WEEE is processed in accordance with
the requirements of the WEEE Directive.
GE will evaluate requests to take back products purchased by our customers before
August 13, 2005 on a case by case basis. A WEEE management fee may apply.

Table of Contents 3
Table of Contents
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1 • Handling and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.1 Unpacking Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.2 Handling Precaution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.3 Hardware Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.3.1 CMOS Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
1.3.2 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
1.4 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
1.5 Front/Rear Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
1.6 LED Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
1.7 BIOS Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
1.8 Battery Mounted in Horizontal Holder on the Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
2 • Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
2.1 CPU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
2.2 Physical Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2.3 Memory and Port Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
2.3.1 Memory Map - Tundra Universe II-Based PCI-to-VME Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
2.4 I/O Port Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
2.5 Interrupts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
2.5.1 System Interrupts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
2.5.2 PCI Interrupts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
2.6 PCI Device Interrupt Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
2.7 Integrated Peripherals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
2.8 Ethernet Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
2.9 Video Graphics Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
2.9.1 Digital Video Interface (DVI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
2.9.2 DVI Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
2.10 Universal Serial Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
3 • Embedded PC/RTOS Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.1 VME Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
3.2 I2C Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
3.3 Embedded PCI Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
3.4 Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.4.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.4.2 Timer Control Status Register 1 (TCSR1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.4.3 Timer Control Status Register 2 (TCSR2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
3.4.4 Timer 1 & 2 Load Count Register (TMRLCR12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
3.4.5 Timer 3 Load Count Register (TMRLCR3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
3.4.6 Timer 4 Load Count Register (TMRLCR4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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3.4.7 Timer 1 & 2 Current Count Register (TMRCCR12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
3.4.8 Timer 3 Current Count Register (TMRCCR3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
3.4.9 Timer 4 Current Count Register (TMRCCR4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
3.4.10 Timer 1 IRQ Clear (T1IC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
3.4.11 Timer 2 IRQ Clear (T2IC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
3.4.12 Timer 3 IRQ Clear (T3IC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
3.4.13 Timer 4 IRQ Clear (T4IC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
3.5 Watchdog Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
3.5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
3.5.2 WDT Control Status Register (WCSR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
3.5.3 WDT Keepalive Register (WKPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
3.6 NVRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
3.7 VME Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
3.8 CompactFlash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
3.9 Remote Ethernet Booting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
3.9.1 BootWare Features: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
A • Appendix A: Connectors and Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
B • Appendix B: AMI BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
C • Appendix C: OS and System Driver Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
D • Appendix D: Argon BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
E • Appendix E: Sample C Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

List of Figures 5
List of Figures
Figure 1 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 1-1 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC Board Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 1-2 Installing a PMC Card on the VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Figure 1-3 Backside Mounting for the VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC PMC Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Figure 1-4 Front Panel LED Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Figure 1-5 Battery Location, Top of Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Figure 1-6 Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Figure 2-1 Connections for the PC Interrupt Logic Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Figure A-1 VME Connector Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Figure A-2 Serial Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Figure A-3 USB Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Figure A-4 10/100 Mbit Ethernet Connector (J14) and Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Figure A-5 Gigabit Ethernet Connector (J15) and Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Figure A-6 DVI-I Connector and DVI-I-to-SVGA Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Figure A-7 Keyboard/Mouse Connector and Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Figure A-8 Mouse/Keyboard Y Splitter Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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List of Tables
Table 1-1 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC Headers, Jumpers and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Table 1-2 Clear CMOS (User Configurable) - Jumper (E3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Table 1-3 Boot Continuation - Jumper (E11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Table 1-4 VME SYSRESET Enable/Disable (User Configurable) - Switch (S6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Table 1-5 Universe II Mapping/SYSFAIL Generation (User Configurable) - Switch (S7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Table 1-6 Status Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Table 2-1 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC, Universe II-Based Interface Memory Address Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Table 2-2 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC I/O Address Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Table 2-3 Interrupt Line Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Table 2-4 Interrupt Vector Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Table 2-5 PCI Device Interrupt Mapping by the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Table 2-6 NMI Register Bit Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Table 2-7 Partial List of Display Modes Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Table 3-1 I2Cbus Through E12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Table 3-2 PCI Configuration Space Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Table 3-3 Register Definitions Offset From BAR0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Table A-1 VME Connector Pinout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Table A-2 DVI-I Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Table A-3 Keyboard/Mouse Y Splitter Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Table A-4 PMC #1 (J1) Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Table A-5 PMC #1 (J2) Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Table A-6 PMC #1 (J3) Connector Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Overview 7
• Overview
The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC* are full featured Pentium
®
4 Processor - M
compatible Single Board Computers (SBCs) in a single-slot, passively cooled,
Eurocard form factor that utilizes the advanced technology of Intel
®
’s 852GM
chipset running a front-side bus rate of 400 MHz. The VMIVME-7805/
VME-7805RC are compliant with the VMEbus Specification Rev. C.1 and features
a transparent PCI-to-VME bridge, allowing the board to function as a system
controller or peripheral CPU in multi-CPU systems.
The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC provide features typically found on desktop
systems such as:
• Up to 1 GByte PC1600 DDR SDRAM
• Internal SVGA and DVI controller
• Two built-in Ethernet controllers
• IDE drive support (VME P2)
• Floppy drive support (VME P2)
• Two high performance 16550-compatible serial ports (COM1 and COM2)
• Front panel Universal Serial Bus (USB ) connection Rev. 2.0
• Real-Time clock/calendar
• Front panel reset switch
• Miniature speaker
• Keyboard/Mouse port
The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC are capable of executing many of today’s
desktop operating systems such as Microsoft
®
’s Win dows
®
XP, Windows 2000,
and a wide variety of Linux
®
-based operating systems. The standard desktop
features of the VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC are described in Chapter 2 Standard
Features, page 25 of this manual.
The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC provide features useful to embedded
applications such as:
• I
2
C bus support
• Remote Ethernet booting
• Up to 1 GByte of CompactFlash (optional)
• Four general-purpose programmable timers (two 16-bit and two 32-bit)
• Software-selectable Watchdog Timer with reset
• 32 KByte Nonvolatile RAM
Additionally, the VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC offer a PMC expansion site with
front-panel access. The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC are capable of executing
many of today’s embedded operating systems such as VxWorks
®
, QNX
®
, Linux
®
,
LynxOS
®
and Microsoft’s Windows XP. The embedded features of the
VMIVME-7805/ VME-7805RC are described in Chapter 3 Embedded PC/RTOS
Features, page 39 of this manual.

8 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC Hardware Reference Manual
The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC are suitable for use in a variety of applications,
such as: telecommunications, simulation, instrumentation, industrial control,
process control and monitoring, factory automation, automated test systems, data
acquisition systems and anywhere that the highest performance processing
power in a single VME slot is desired.
Intel 852GM Chipset
The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC incorporate the latest Intel chipset technology,
the 852GM. The Intel 852GM chipset is an optimized integrated graphics solution
with a 400 MHz system bus and integrated 32-bit 3D core at 133 MHz with
dynamic video memory technology (DVMT). The chipset has a low power design,
advanced power management, supporting up to 1 GByte of DDR system Memory.
The 852GM is a Graphics Memory Controller Hub component (GMCH),
providing the processor interface, system memory interface (DDR SDRAM), Hub
interface, CRT and digital video out (DVO) port.
Key features for the 852GM:
• 400 MHz Processor system bus controller
• Graphics controller interface
• One digital video out port
• Supports DDR200 memory technology
• High-speed accelerated hub architecture interface for communication with
the ICH4-M (I/O controller)

Overview 9
Figure 1 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC Block Diagram
NOTE
Intel 82540EM is used on VMIVME-7805 and Intel 82541PI is used on VME-7805RC (RoHS).

10 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC Hardware Reference Manual
Organization
This manual is composed of the following chapters and appendices:
Overview provides a general description of the VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC and
General Safety terms and symbols.
Chapter 1 Handling and Installation describes unpacking, inspection, hardware
jumper settings, connector definitions, installation, system setup and operation of
the VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC.
Chapter 2 Standard Features describes the unit design in terms of the standard PC
memory and I/O maps, along with the standard interrupt architecture.
Chapter 3 - Embedded PC/RTOS Features describes the unit features that are
beyond standard functions.
Maintenance provides GE contact information relative to the care and
maintenance of the unit.
Compliance provides applicable information regarding regulatory compliance.
Appendix A Connector Pinouts illustrates and defines the connectors included in
the unit’s I/O ports.
Appendix B - AMI BIOS describes the menus and options associated with the
American Megatrends, Inc. (system) BIOS.
Appendix C - System Driver Software provides details for installing drivers under
Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Appendix D - Argon BIOS describes the menus and options associated with the
remote Ethernet booting BIOS.
Appendix E - Sample C Software provides listings of a library of sample code that
the programmer may utilize to build applications.

Overview 11
References
Pentium 4 Processor-M μFCPGA package at 1.7 to 2.2GHz
January 2003, Order Number 250686-005
Intel 852GM Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
January 2003, Order Number 252338-001
Intel 82801DBM I/O Controller Hub 4 Mobile (ICH4-M)
January 2003, Order Number 252337-001
Intel 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet Controller
April 2003
PCI Local Bus Specification, Rev. 2.1
PCI Special Interest Group
P.O. Box 14070
Portland, OR 97214
[phone] (U.S.)
[phone] (International)
[phone] (FAX)
CMC Specification, P1386/Draft 2.0 from:
IEEE Standards Department
Copyrights and Permissions
445 Hoes Lanes, P.O. Box 1331
Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331, USA
PMC Specification, P1386.1/Draft 2.0 from:
IEEE Standards Department
Copyrights and Permissions
445 Hoes Lanes, P.O. Box 1331
Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331, USA
VMISFT-9420 IOWorks Access User’s Guide
Doc. No. 520-009420-910
GE Intelligent Platforms
12090 South Memorial Pkwy.
Huntsville, AL 35803-3308
[phone]
www.ge-ip.com
Tundra Universe II Based VMEbus Interface
Doc. No. 500-000211-000
GE Intelligent Platforms
12090 South Memorial Pkwy.
Huntsville, AL 35803-3308
[phone]
www.ge-ip.com
For a detailed description and specification of the VMEbus, please refer to:
VMEbus Specification Rev. C. and the VMEbus Handbook
VMEbus International Trade Assoc. (VITA)
7825 East Gelding Dr.
Suite 104
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
[phone]
[phone] (FAX)
www.vita.com

12 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC Hardware Reference Manual
Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
the operation, service and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety
standards of design, manufacture and intended use of this product.
GE assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these
requirements.
Ground the
System
To minimize shock hazard, the chassis and system cabinet must be connected to
an electrical ground. A three-conductor AC power cable should be used. The
power cable must either be plugged into an approved three-contact electrical
outlet or used with a three-contact to two-contact adapter with the grounding
wire (green) firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power
outlet.
Do Not Operate in
an Explosive
Atmosphere
Do not operate the system in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation
of any electrical system in such an environment constitutes a definite safety
hazard.
Keep Away from
Live Circuits
Operating personnel must not remove product covers. Component replacement
and internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do
not replace components with power cable connected. Under certain conditions,
dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable removed. To avoid
injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them.
Do Not Service or
Adjust Alone
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person capable of
rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.
Do Not Substitute
Parts or Modify
System
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute
parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product. Return the
product to GE for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
Dangerous
Procedure
Warnings
Warnings, such as the example below, precede only potentially dangerous
procedures throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must
be followed.
WARNING
Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death, are present in this system.
Use extreme caution when handling, testing and adjusting.

Overview 13
Warnings,
Cautions
and Notes
WARNING
WARNING denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or
condition, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in
injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
CAUTION denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure,
practice, or condition, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could
result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the system.
NOTE
NOTE denotes important information. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or condition which
is essential to highlight.
TIP
Tip denotes a bit of expert information.
LINK
This is link text.

14 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC Hardware Reference Manual
1 • Handling and Installation
This chapter describes the hardware jumper settings, connector descriptions,
installation, system setup and operation of the VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC.
1.1 Unpacking Procedures
Any precautions found in the shipping container should be observed. All items
should be carefully unpacked and thoroughly inspected for damage that might
have occurred during shipment. The board(s) should be checked for broken
components, damaged printed circuit board(s), heat damage and other visible
contamination. All claims arising from shipping damage should be filed with the
carrier and a complete report sent to GE Customer Care.
1.2 Handling Precaution
Electronic assemblies use devices that are sensitive to static discharge. Observe
anti-static procedures when handling these boards. All products should be in an
anti-static plastic bag or conductive foam for storage or shipment. Work at an
approved anti-static workstation when unpacking boards.
1.3 Hardware Setup
The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC are factory populated with user-specified
options as part of the VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC ordering information. The
processor speed, memory size and CompactFlash memory size are not user-
upgradable. To change processor speeds or RAM/Flash size, contact Customer
Care to receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA).
GE Customer Care is available at: 1-800-433-2682 in North America,
or [phone] for international calls. Or, visit our website www.ge-ip.com.
The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC are tested for system operation and shipped
with factory-installed header jumpers. The physical location of the jumpers and
connectors for the SBC are illustrated in Figure 1-1 on page 15. The definitions of
the SBC jumpers and connectors are included in Table 1-1 through Table 1-5.
CAUTION
All jumpers marked User Configurable in the following tables may be changed
or modified by the user. All jumpers marked Factory Configured should not be
modified by the user.
Care must be taken when making jumper modifications to ensure against
improper settings or connections. Improper settings may result in damage to
the unit. Modifying any jumper not marked User Configurable will void the
Warranty and may damage the unit. The default jumper condition of the
VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC are expressed in Table 1-1 through Table 1-5 with
bold text in the table cells.

Handling and Installation 15
Figure 1-1 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC Board Layout
VMIVME
7805
PMC Site
CompactFlash
PMC Site
Connectors
Gigabit
Ethernet (J15)
10/100
Mbit (J14)
USB Port
DVI
Connector (J10)
Mouse/
Keyboard (J16)
COM
1 and 2 (J17)
Memory
Module
J1
J3
J2
P1
P2
P6
(J12)
S6
Pins 1 - 4: Closed - Enable VMEbus SYSRST Driver (D)
VMEbus
SYSRESET
Enable/Disable
Pins 2 - 3: Open - Disable SYSRST Receiver
Pins 1 - 4: Open - Disable VMEbus SYSRST Driver
Pins 2 - 3: Closed - Enable SYSRST Receiver (D)
43
12
UP
(Closed)
Switch Example:
DOWN
(Open)
NOTE: When the switch is in the
down position, it is open.
When the switch is in the
up position, it is closed.
S6
S7
S7
2
31
4
Pins 1 - 4: Closed - Map Universe II to I/O Space
Universe II
Mapping
Pins 2 - 3: Closed - Enable SYSFAIL Generation
SYSFAIL
Generation
Pins 1 - 4: Open - Map Universe II in Memory Space (D)
Pins 2 - 3: Open - Disable SYSFAIL Generation (D)
S7
S6
4
13
2
E3
E3
E11
CMOS Clear
E3
Momentarily short the pins of E3
for approximately five seconds.
E11
Boot Continuation Jumper
E11
Install a shunt on Jumper E11
to load default settings and to
continue booting on a CMOS error.
Shown in the factory
default state.
Shown in the factory
default state.
E12
I C
2
(D) Denotes: Default State.
(D) Denotes: Default State.

16 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC Hardware Reference Manual
NOTE
The BIOS has the capability (not currently enabled) of password protecting casual access to the
unit’s CMOS set-up screens. The CMOS Clear jumper allows the user to clear the password in the
case of a forgotten password.
1.3.1 CMOS Password
To clear the CMOS password:
1. Turn off power to the unit.
2. Momentarily short the pins of E3 for approximately five seconds.
3. Power up the unit.
When power is reapplied to the unit, the CMOS password will be cleared.
Table 1-1 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC Headers, Jumpers and Connectors
Connector Function
J16 Mouse/Keyboard
J15 10/100/1000 GbE
J14 10/100 Mbit Ethernet
P2 IDE (Primary), Floppy
J12 USB port
J10 DVI Video
E10, E18, E19 Factory Reserved Do Not Use
E3 CMOS Clear Jumper
E11 Boot Continuation Jumper
E12 I
2
C Header
S6, S7 VME Switches
J1, J2, J3 PMC Site Connectors
P6 CompactFlash Connector
S8 Factory Configured (Default is ON)
J17 COM 1, COM 2
P1, P2 VME Backplane Connectors
Table 1-2 Clear CMOS (User Configurable) - Jumper (E3)
Select Jumper Position
Normal Open
Clear CMOS/Password Momentarily Short
Table 1-3 Boot Continuation - Jumper (E11)
Select Jumper Position
Load Default settings and
continue booting on CMOS
error
In
Stop booting on CMOS error Out

Handling and Installation 17
1.3.2 Power Requirements
The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC require +5 V from the VME backplane. Below
are the voltage and current requirements.
The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC provide power to the PMC site in accordance
with the PMC specification. The maximum current provided on the +5 V supply is
1.5 A per PMC site. The maximum current provided on the +3.3 V supply is 1.5 A
per PMC site.
Table 1-4 VME SYSRESET Enable/Disable (User Configurable) - Switch (S6)
Select Switch Position Switch No.
Disable VME SYSRST Driver Open 1 - 4
Enable VME SYSRST Driver Closed 1 - 4
Disable VME SYSRST Receiver Open 2 - 3
Enable SYSRST Receiver Closed 2 - 3
Table 1-5 Universe II Mapping/SYSFAIL Generation (User Configurable) - Switch (S7)
Select Switch Position Switch No.
Map UNIV2 to Memory Space Open 1-4
Map UNIV2 to I/O Space Closed 1-4
Disable SYSFAIL Generation Open 2-3
Enable SYSFAIL Generation Closed 2-3
Supply Current (Typical) Current (Maximum)
+5V 6.08A 8.2A

18 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC Hardware Reference Manual
1.4 Installation
The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC conform to the VME physical specification for a
single slot 6U Eurocard (dual height). It can be plugged directly into any standard
chassis accepting this type of board.
CAUTION
Do not install or remove the board while power is applied.
The following steps describe the GE recommended method for VMIVME-7805/
VME-7805RC installation and power-up:
1. Make sure power to the equipment is off.
2. Choose chassis slot. The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC must be attached to a
P1/P2 VME backplane.
If the VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC are to be the VME system controller,
choose the first VME slot. If a different board is the VME system controller,
choose any slot except slot one. The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC do not
require jumpers for enabling/disabling the system controller function.
NOTE
Air flow requirements as measured at output side of heatsink is to be greater than 350LFM.
3. Connect all needed peripherals to the front panel. Each connector is clearly
labeled on the front panel, and detailed pinouts are in Appendix A: Connec-
tors and Pinouts, page 52. Minimally, a keyboard and a monitor are required
if the user has not previously configured the system.
4. Apply power to the system. Several messages are displayed on the screen,
including names, versions and copyright dates for the various BIOS modules
on the VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC.
5. The VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC feature an optional CompactFlash resident
on the board. Refer to Chapter 3 Embedded PC/RTOS Features, page 39 for
set up details.
6. If an external drive module is installed, the BIOS Setup program must be run
to configure the drive types. See Appendix B: AMI BIOS Setup Utility,
page 62 to properly configure the system.
7. If a drive module is present, install the operating system according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
See Appendix C: OS and System Driver Software, page 70 for instructions on
installing VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC peripheral driver software during
operating system installation.

Handling and Installation 19
Figure 1-2 Installing a PMC Card on the VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC
Third Party
PMC Expansion Board

20 VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC Hardware Reference Manual
Figure 1-3 Backside Mounting for the VMIVME-7805/VME-7805RC PMC Site
Back of VMIVME-7805 SBC
(Solder Side)
BackofVMIVME-7805/VME-7805RCSBC
(SolderSide)