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KPXI System Controller
User’s Manual
KPXI-CON-900-01 Rev. A / January 2007
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rechargeable batteries, diskettes, and documentation.
During the warranty period, we will, at our option, either repair or replace any product that proves to be defective.
To exercise this warranty, write or call your local Keithley Instruments representative, or contact
Keithley Instruments headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. You will be given prompt assistance and return instructions.
Send the product, transportation prepaid, to the indicated service facility. Repairs will be made and the product
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Safety Precautions
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The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any associated instrumentation. Although
some instruments and accessories would normally be used with non-hazardous voltages, there are situations where hazardous
conditions may be present.
This product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with the safety precautions
required to avoid possible injury. Read and follow all installation, operation, and maintenance information carefully before using
the product. Refer to the manual for complete product specifications.
If the product is used in a manner not specified, the protection provided by the product may be impaired.
The types of product users are:
Responsible body is the individual or group responsible for the use and maintenance of equipment, for ensuring that the
equipment is operated within its specifications and operating limits, and for ensuring that operators are adequately trained.
Operators use the product for its intended function. They must be trained in electrical safety procedures and proper use of the
instrument. They must be protected from electric shock and contact with hazardous live circuits.
Maintenance personnel perform routine procedures on the product to keep it operating properly, for example, setting the line
voltage or replacing consumable materials. Maintenance procedures are described in the manual. The procedures explicitly state
if the operator may perform them. Otherwise, they should be performed only by service personnel.
Service personnel are trained to work on live circuits, and perform safe installations and repairs of products. Only properly
trained service personnel may perform installation and service procedures.
Keithley Instruments products are designed for use with electrical signals that are rated Measurement Category I and
Measurement Category II, as described in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard IEC 60664. Most
measurement, control, and data I/O signals are Measurement Category I and must not be directly connected to mains voltage or
to voltage sources with high transient over-voltages. Measurement Category II connections require protection for high transient
over-voltages often associated with local AC mains connections. Assume all measurement, control, and data I/O connections are
for connection to Category I sources unless otherwise marked or described in the Manual.
Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present. Lethal voltage may be present on cable connector jacks or test
fixtures. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) states that a shock hazard exists when voltage levels greater than
30V RMS, 42.4V peak, or 60VDC are present. A good safety practice is to expect that hazardous voltage is present in any
unknown circuit before measuring.
Operators of this product must be protected from electric shock at all times. The responsible body must ensure that operators
are prevented access and/or insulated from every connection point. In some cases, connections must be exposed to potential
human contact. Product operators in these circumstances must be trained to protect themselves from the risk of electric shock.
If the circuit is capable of operating at or above 1000 volts, no conductive part of the circuit may be exposed.
Do not connect switching cards directly to unlimited power circuits. They are intended to be used with impedance limited sources.
NEVER connect switching cards directly to AC mains. When connecting sources to switching cards, install protective devices to
limit fault current and voltage to the card.
Before operating an instrument, make sure the line cord is connected to a properly grounded power receptacle. Inspect the
connecting cables, test leads, and jumpers for possible wear, cracks, or breaks before each use.

When installing equipment where access to the main power cord is restricted, such as rack mounting, a separate main input
power disconnect device must be provided, in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator.
For maximum safety, do not touch the product, test cables, or any other instruments while power is applied to the circuit under
test. ALWAYS remove power from the entire test system and discharge any capacitors before: connecting or disconnecting
cables or jumpers, installing or removing switching cards, or making internal changes, such as installing or removing jumpers.
Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the circuit under test or power line (earth) ground.
Always make measurements with dry hands while standing on a dry, insulated surface capable of withstanding the voltage being
measured.
The instrument and accessories must be used in accordance with its specifications and operating instructions or the safety of the
equipment may be impaired.
Do not exceed the maximum signal levels of the instruments and accessories, as defined in the specifications and operating
information, and as shown on the instrument or test fixture panels, or switching card.
When fuses are used in a product, replace with same type and rating for continued protection against fire hazard.
Chassis connections must only be used as shield connections for measuring circuits, NOT as safety earth ground connections.
If you are using a test fixture, keep the lid closed while power is applied to the device under test. Safe operation requires the use
of a lid interlock.
If a screw is present, connect it to safety earth ground using the wire recommended in the user documentation.
The symbol on an instrument indicates that the user should refer to the operating instructions located in the manual.
The symbol on an instrument shows that it can source or measure 1000 volts or more, including the combined effect of
normal and common mode voltages. Use standard safety precautions to avoid personal contact with these voltages.
The symbol on an instrument shows that the surface may be hot. Avoid personal contact to prevent burns.
The symbol indicates a connection terminal to the equipment frame.
The WARNING heading in a manual explains dangers that might result in personal injury or death. Always read the associated
information very carefully before performing the indicated procedure.
The CAUTION heading in a manual explains hazards that could damage the instrument. Such damage may invalidate the
warranty.
Instrumentation and accessories shall not be connected to humans.
Before performing any maintenance, disconnect the line cord and all test cables.
To maintain protection from electric shock and fire, replacement components in mains circuits, including the power transformer,
test leads, and input jacks, must be purchased from Keithley Instruments. Standard fuses, with applicable national safety
approvals, may be used if the rating and type are the same. Other components that are not safety related may be purchased
from other suppliers as long as they are equivalent to the original component. (Note that selected parts should be purchased only
through Keithley Instruments to maintain accuracy and functionality of the product.) If you are unsure about the applicability of a
replacement component, call a Keithley Instruments office for information.
To clean an instrument, use a damp cloth or mild, water based cleaner. Clean the exterior of the instrument only. Do not apply
cleaner directly to the instrument or allow liquids to enter or spill on the instrument. Products that consist of a circuit board with
no case or chassis (e.g., data acquisition board for installation into a computer) should never require cleaning if handled
according to instructions. If the board becomes contaminated and operation is affected, the board should be returned to the
factory for proper cleaning/servicing.
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Section Topic Page
1 Introduction............................................................................................. 1-1
Introduction ................................................................................................. 1-2
Safety symbols and terms .......................................................................... 1-3
Features...................................................................................................... 1-3
Model KPXI-CON controller features ................................................... 1-3
Functional block diagram............................................................................ 1-4
PXI bus interface .................................................................................. 1-4
CPU support......................................................................................... 1-5
Memory support ................................................................................... 1-5
Ethernet interfaces ............................................................................... 1-6
Display interfaces................................................................................. 1-6
Universal Serial Bus (USB) .................................................................. 1-6
Hot-swappable CF interface................................................................. 1-6
Serial I/O .............................................................................................. 1-6
IEEE-1284 parallel port/printer interface .............................................. 1-6
PXI trigger I/O port ............................................................................... 1-6
AC ’97 multimedia audio output ........................................................... 1-7
Hardware monitor function ................................................................... 1-7
Watchdog Timer ................................................................................... 1-8
LED Setting .......................................................................................... 1-8
Specifications.............................................................................................. 1-8
PXI/CompactPCI compliancy ............................................................... 1-8
Form factor........................................................................................... 1-8
CPU/Cache .......................................................................................... 1-8
Chipset ................................................................................................. 1-9
Host memory........................................................................................ 1-9
BIOS..................................................................................................... 1-9
CompactPCI bus controller .................................................................. 1-9
Graphics............................................................................................... 1-9
Gigabit ethernet.................................................................................... 1-9
Onboard peripherals ............................................................................ 1-9
Front panel LED indicators and reset button...................................... 1-10
Real-time clock and nonvolatile memory ........................................... 1-10
Environment ....................................................................................... 1-10
Safety Certificate and Test ................................................................. 1-10
Unpacking and inspection......................................................................... 1-10
Shipment contents ............................................................................. 1-11
Inspection for damage........................................................................ 1-11
Instruction manual.............................................................................. 1-12
Repacking for shipment...................................................................... 1-12
Optional accessories ................................................................................ 1-12
2 I/O Connectors and Pin Assignment ................................................ 2-1
Introduction ................................................................................................. 2-2
Peripheral connectivity................................................................................ 2-2
Model KPXI-CON controller I/O connectors ............................................... 2-3
Model KPXI-CON controller front panel I/O connectors ....................... 2-3
Model KPXI-CON controller connector pin assignments ............................ 2-3
PXI trigger connector ........................................................................... 2-3
VGA connector..................................................................................... 2-4
USB port 1, 2 connector....................................................................... 2-4
Table of Contents
NOTE In this manual, Sections 1-5, Appendix A, and Appendix B apply to embedded controller
Models: KPXI-CON-CM-1.3G, KPXI-CON-PM-1.8G, KPXI-CON-PM-1.8G-PLUS. Appendix C
applies to the remote control extension Models KPXI-CON-PCIREM and
KPXI-CON-PXIREM.

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Section Topic Page
2 I/O Connectors and Pin Assignment (continued)
Ethernet (RJ-45) connector .................................................................. 2-5
COM1, 2 serial port connector DB-9..................................................... 2-5
LPT printer port connector DB-25......................................................... 2-6
General purpose LED definitions.......................................................... 2-7
CompactFlash type I/II connector ......................................................... 2-7
PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo connector (mini DIN-6) ......................... 2-8
J1 connector pin assignment................................................................ 2-8
J2 connector pin assignment................................................................ 2-9
3 Getting Started........................................................................................ 3-1
Introduction ................................................................................................. 3-2
Installing the Model KPXI-CON controller ................................................... 3-2
How to remove the controller from the PXI chassis.............................. 3-2
CompactFlash card installation ................................................................... 3-2
BIOS configuration overview....................................................................... 3-2
Operating system installation ...................................................................... 3-3
4 Driver Installation................................................................................... 4-1
Introduction ................................................................................................. 4-2
Chipset driver installation ............................................................................ 4-2
Installing hardware configuration file .................................................... 4-3
VGA driver installation................................................................................. 4-3
Troubleshooting VGA driver installation ............................................... 4-3
LAN driver installation ................................................................................. 4-3
Audio codec driver installation .................................................................... 4-4
PXI trigger driver installation ....................................................................... 4-4
5 Utilities...................................................................................................... 5-1
Introduction ................................................................................................. 5-2
Watchdog timer overview............................................................................ 5-2
Intel® 6300ESB ICH watchdog timer .................................................... 5-2
Configuration registers ......................................................................... 5-3
GPIO control registers .......................................................................... 5-4
WDT programming procedure .............................................................. 5-4
W83627HF (Super IO) watchdog timer ................................................ 5-4
Appendix Topic Page
A KPXI Trigger Function Description................................................... A-1
Introduction ................................................................................................ A-2
Data Types ................................................................................................. A-2
Function Reference.................................................................................... A-2
KPXITRIG_Close................................................................................. A-2
KPXITRIG_GetGPIOBase................................................................... A-3
KPXITRIG_Init ..................................................................................... A-3
KPXITRIG_SetSoftTrg......................................................................... A-4
KPXITRIG_Trigger_Clear .................................................................... A-4
KPXITRIG_Trigger_Route ................................................................... A-4
B Award BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................... B-1
Introduction ................................................................................................ B-3
Standard CMOS feature............................................................................. B-4
Date ..................................................................................................... B-4
Time ..................................................................................................... B-4
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave ................ B-5
Device A / Device B ............................................................................. B-6
Video.................................................................................................... B-6
Halt on ................................................................................................. B-6

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Appendix Topic Page
B Award BIOS Setup Utility (continued)
Base memory....................................................................................... B-6
Extended memory................................................................................ B-6
Total Memory ....................................................................................... B-6
Advanced BIOS features ..................................................................... B-7
CPU Feature........................................................................................ B-7
Virus Warning ...................................................................................... B-7
CPU L1 & L2 Cache ............................................................................ B-8
CPU L3 Cache..................................................................................... B-8
Quick Power On Self Test.................................................................... B-8
First, Second, Third, and Other Boot Devices ..................................... B-8
Swap Floppy Drive............................................................................... B-8
Boot Up Floppy Seek........................................................................... B-8
Boot Up NumLock Status..................................................................... B-8
Gate A20 Option .................................................................................. B-8
Typematic Rate Setting........................................................................ B-8
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)................................................................ B-9
Typematic Delay (Msec) ...................................................................... B-9
Security Option .................................................................................... B-9
MPS Version Control for OS ................................................................ B-9
OS Select for DRAM > 64MB .............................................................. B-9
Summer Screen Show......................................................................... B-9
Advanced Chipset Features....................................................................... B-9
DRAM Data Integrity Mode................................................................ B-10
MGM Core Frequency ....................................................................... B-10
System BIOS Cacheable ................................................................... B-10
Video BIOS Cacheable...................................................................... B-10
Init Display First .................................................................................. B-11
BIOS Write Protection......................................................................... B-11
ENUM# signal redirect to.................................................................... B-11
On-Chip VGA...................................................................................... B-11
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size ................................................................ B-11
Boot Display........................................................................................ B-11
Integrated Peripherals............................................................................... B-11
OnChip IDE Device............................................................................ B-12
Onboard device ................................................................................. B-13
SuperIO Device ................................................................................. B-14
Onboard LAN Boot ROM................................................................... B-15
Power Management Setup....................................................................... B-15
Power Management........................................................................... B-16
Video Off Method............................................................................... B-16
Video Off In Suspend......................................................................... B-16
Suspend Type.................................................................................... B-16
Suspend Mode................................................................................... B-16
HDD Power Down.............................................................................. B-16
Reload Global Timer Events .............................................................. B-16
PnP/PCI Configurations ........................................................................... B-17
Reset Configuration Data .................................................................. B-17
Resources Controlled By ................................................................... B-17
IRQ Resources .................................................................................. B-17
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop..................................................................... B-17
PC Health Status...................................................................................... B-18
Current CPU Temperature/Current System Temperature.................. B-18
CPU Vcore......................................................................................... B-18
+3.3V, +5V, +12V, VBAT(V), 5VSB(V) ............................................... B-18
Frequency/Voltage Control....................................................................... B-19
Spread Spectrum ............................................................................... B-19
Load Fail-Safe Defaults............................................................................ B-19
Load Optimized Defaults.......................................................................... B-20
Set Supervisor Password......................................................................... B-20

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Appendix Topic Page
B Award BIOS Setup Utility (continued)
Set User Password .................................................................................. B-21
Save & Exit Setup .................................................................................... B-22
Exit Without Saving .................................................................................. B-23
C PCI-to-PXI, PXI-to-PXI Extension User’s Guide ............................. C-1
Introduction ................................................................................................ C-2
Features ............................................................................................. C-2
Applications ......................................................................................... C-2
Specifications....................................................................................... C-3
Installation .................................................................................................. C-4
Contents of package............................................................................ C-4
Unpacking ........................................................................................... C-4
Getting started .................................................................................... C-4
Software installation ............................................................................ C-5
Hardware installation .......................................................................... C-5
Hardware overview .................................................................................. C-11
Basic architecture of PCI extension module...................................... C-11
Bus architecture................................................................................. C-12
Service Form

Section Figure Title Page
1 Figure 1-1 Functional block diagram............................................................... 1-4
Figure 1-2 PXI Trigger I/O block diagram........................................................ 1-7
2 Figure 2-1 Model KPXI-CON controller front panel I/O connectors ................ 2-3
3 Figure 3-1 Model KPXI-CON System Controller installation in PXI Chassis... 3-3
5 Figure 5-1 Intel®6300ESB Watchdog Timer architecture............................... 5-2
Figure 5-2 W83267HF Watchdog Timer architecture...................................... 5-5
Appendix Figure Title Page
B Figure B-1 Main menu screen ......................................................................... B-3
Figure B-2 Standard CMOS features............................................................... B-4
Figure B-3 Master and slave channels ............................................................ B-5
Figure B-4 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................. B-7
Figure B-5 Advanced chipset features .......................................................... B-10
Figure B-6 Integrated peripherals.................................................................. B-11
Figure B-7 OnChip IDE device ...................................................................... B-12
Figure B-8 Onboard device ........................................................................... B-13
Figure B-9 SuperIO device ............................................................................ B-14
Figure B-10 Power Management Setup .......................................................... B-15
Figure B-11 PnP/PCI configurations................................................................ B-17
Figure B-12 PC health status .......................................................................... B-18
Figure B-13 Frequency/voltage control ........................................................... B-19
Figure B-14 Load fail-safe defaults.................................................................. B-20
Figure B-15 Load fail-safe defaults.................................................................. B-20
Figure B-16 Set supervisor password ............................................................. B-21
Figure B-17 Set user password ....................................................................... B-22
Figure B-18 Save & exit setup......................................................................... B-22
Figure B-19 Exit without saving ....................................................................... B-23
C Figure C-1 PCI/PXI control of PXI chassis .................................................... C-8
Figure C-2 Basic PCI extension configuration – extend two PCI segments .... C-9
Figure C-3 Star configuration......................................................................... C-10
Figure C-4 Daisy-Chain configuration............................................................ C-11
Figure C-5 Block diagram .............................................................................. C-12
Figure C-6 Bus architecture of the basic configuration.................................. C-13
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Section Table Title Page
1 Table 1-1 W83627HF hardware monitor inputs ............................................. 1-7
2 Table 2-1 Peripheral connectivity table.......................................................... 2-2
Table 2-2 PXI trigger connector pin assignment............................................ 2-3
Table 2-3 VGA connector pin assignment ..................................................... 2-4
Table 2-4 USB connector pin assignment ..................................................... 2-4
Table 2-5 Ethernet connector pin assignment ............................................... 2-5
Table 2-6 Ethernet LED status definitions ..................................................... 2-5
Table 2-7 COM connector pin assignment .................................................... 2-5
Table 2-8 LPT printer port connector DB-25.................................................. 2-6
Table 2-9 General purpose LED definitions................................................... 2-7
Table 2-10 CompactFlash connector pin assignment...................................... 2-7
Table 2-11 PS/2 connector pin assignment ..................................................... 2-8
Table 2-12 J1 connector pin assignment ......................................................... 2-8
Table 2-13 J2 connector pin assignment ......................................................... 2-9
4 Table 4-1 Windows drivers file locations........................................................ 4-2
Appendix Table Title Page
A Table A-1 Data Types..................................................................................... A-2
C Table C-1 Spread spectrum jumper settings .................................................. C-6
Table C-2 M66EN jumper settings ................................................................. C-6
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Section 1
Introduction
In this section:
Topic Page
Introduction......................................................................................... 1-2
Safety symbols and terms .............................................................. 1-3
Features ............................................................................................... 1-3
Model KPXI-CON controller features................................................ 1-3
Functional block diagram................................................................ 1-4
PXI bus interface .............................................................................. 1-4
CPU support ..................................................................................... 1-5
Memory support................................................................................ 1-5
Ethernet interfaces ........................................................................... 1-6
Display interfaces ............................................................................. 1-6
Universal Serial Bus (USB) .............................................................. 1-6
Hot-swappable CF interface ............................................................. 1-6
Serial I/O........................................................................................... 1-6
IEEE-1284 parallel port/printer interface........................................... 1-6
PXI trigger I/O port............................................................................ 1-6
AC ’97 multimedia audio output........................................................ 1-7
Hardware monitor function ............................................................... 1-7
Watchdog Timer................................................................................ 1-8
LED Setting ...................................................................................... 1-8
Specifications ..................................................................................... 1-8
PXI/CompactPCI compliancy............................................................ 1-8
Form factor ....................................................................................... 1-8
CPU/Cache....................................................................................... 1-8
Chipset.............................................................................................. 1-9
Host memory .................................................................................... 1-9
BIOS ................................................................................................. 1-9
CompactPCI bus controller............................................................... 1-9
Graphics ........................................................................................... 1-9
Gigabit ethernet ................................................................................ 1-9
Onboard peripherals......................................................................... 1-9
Front panel LED indicators and reset button .................................. 1-10
Real-time clock and nonvolatile memory........................................ 1-10
Environment ................................................................................... 1-10
Safety Certificate and Test.............................................................. 1-10
Unpacking and inspection ............................................................ 1-10
Shipment contents ...........................................................................1-11
Inspection for damage .....................................................................1-11
Instruction manual .......................................................................... 1-12
Repacking for shipment.................................................................. 1-12
Optional accessories...................................................................... 1-12

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Section 1: Introduction KPXI System Controller User’s Manual
Introduction
The Keithley Instruments KPXI-CON controller is an advanced test system controller based on
32-bit PCI architecture. High performance designs and the state-of-the-art technology make this
product an ideal solution as the controller in a complex, hybrid production test system.
This manual is designed to help you use/understand the Model KPXI-CON controller and
describes the versatile functions and the operation of the Model KPXI-CON controller.
The Model KPXI-CON System Controller is Keithley Instruments’ first PXI form factor Intel®
Pentium®M compatible solution. Three configurations are available:
• 3U PXI system controller with Pentium M 1.8GHz CPU, 512MB RAM, 40GB HDD
• 3U Pentium M CPU module with Pentium M 1.8GHz CPU, 2GB memory, 80G HDD
• 3U PXI system controller with Celeron M 1.3GHz CPU, 512MB RAM, 40GB HDD
NOTE In this manual, Sections 1-5, Appendix A, and Appendix B apply to embedded controller
Models: KPXI-CON-CM-1.3G, KPXI-CON-PM-1.8G, KPXI-CON-PM-1.8G-PLUS.
Appendix C applies to the remote control extension Models KPXI-CON-PCIREM and
KPXI-CON-PXIREM.
This product is designed to meet the highest performance requirements for embedded computing.
It is based on the Intel® Pentium® M processor, 855GME and 6300ESB chipset that provides both
long life and excellent driver support to meet the majority of industrial applications. The Model
KPXI-CON System Controller complies with PXI specification Rev. 2.2 and features many practical
interfaces, such as hot swappable CompactFlash card, USB 2.0 ports, and Gigabit Ethernet. The
Model KPXI-CON controller can support a CPU frequency of up to 1.8GHz and a memory size up
to 2GB RAM via two 200-pin DDR SO-DIMM sockets. With an embedded PXI trigger pin, the
Model KPXI-CON controller provides synchronous trigger ability to meet the high-performance
requirements of instrumentation. In addition, the Model KPXI-CON controller’s compact and
rugged mechanism makes it ideal for test and measurement applications in harsh environments.
This section gives an overview of the Model KPXI-CON System Controller, and covers the
following topics:
•Features
• Functional block diagram and overview
• Specifications
• Unpacking checklist

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KPXI System Controller User’s Manual Section 1: Introduction
Safety symbols and terms
The following symbols and terms may be found on the Model KPXI-CON System Controller or
used in this manual.
The symbol indicates that the user should refer to the operating instructions located in the
manual.
The symbol shows that high voltage may be present on the terminal(s). Use standard safety
precautions to avoid personal contact with these voltages.
The symbol on an instrument shows that the surface may be hot. Avoid personal contact to
prevent burns.
The WARNING heading used in this manual explains dangers that might result in personal injury
or death. Always read the associated information very carefully before performing the indicated
procedure.
The CAUTION heading used in this manual explains hazards that could damage the unit. Such
damage may invalidate the warranty.
Features
Model KPXI-CON controller features
• Standard 3U PXI form factor
• PICMG 2.0 CompactPCI Specification R3.0 compliant
• PICMG 2.8 PXI Specification Rev. 2.2 compliant
• Designed for Pentium® M processor, FSB 400MHz, CPU frequency up to 1.8GHz
• Two 200-pin DDR SO-DIMM sockets supporting up to 2GB RAM
• One 44-pin EIDE (primary IDE) with built-in 2.5” low profile HDD (40 GB, standard)
• Two CompactFlash interfaces for HDD and FDD replacement; CF Type II supports hot-
swappable CF card functionality
• Two USB 2.0 ports, two serial ports (RS-232) and one parallel port provided on the front
panel
• One AC ‘97 stereo audio output
• One TRIG I/O on the front panel for advanced PXI trigger function
• VGA output on the front panel supporting up to 2048 x 1536 resolution at 75Hz
• Intel®82545EM controller providing one 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet port
• Supports 7 bus-master PCI devices on PXI/CompactPCI bus
• Programmable watchdog timer
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Section 1: Introduction KPXI System Controller User’s Manual
Functional block diagram
The following sections give an overview the Model KPXI-CON controller’s main features as
outlined in the functional block diagram Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
Functional block diagram
PXI bus interface
The Model KPXI-CON controller is built on the PICMG 2.8 Instrumentation Extensions to
CompactPCI Specification. PXI specifications dedicate the slot furthest to the left of the PXI
chassis to the System Controller. PXI is electrically compatible with the PCI local bus standard,
and provides enhanced instrumentation signals for synchronization or communication between
peripherals. Based on the mechanical design of CompactPCI systems, PXI systems provide the
Pentium M
or
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Intel 855GME
GMCH
Intel 6300ESB
ICH
Winbond
W83627HF
USB 2 0
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COM1
VGA
PXI TRIG
CF
socket
Reset/
LEDs
Front Panel (3 Slot)
82545EM
400MHz
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GigaLAN
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Clock
Generator
PWM
HW
monitor
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Audio
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PRN
ASIC
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USB2 0 x2
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CRT
Hub I/F
1 5
LPT Floppy
(optional)
USB -to-CF
controller
USB2 0

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high levels of environmental performance required by the vibration, shock, temperature, and
humidity extremes of industrial environments.
The Model KPXI-CON controller utilizes a 32-bit/33MHz PCI bus and can be used in the
Keithley Instruments PXI chassis listed below:
• KPXI-SYS-6-250, 6-slot 3U PXI Instrument chassis
• KPXI-SYS-8-400, 8-slot 3U PXI Instrument chassis
• KPXI-SYS-14-500, 14-slot 3U PXI instrument chassis
• KPXI-SYS-18-460X2, 18-slot 3U PXI Instrument chassis
As PXI compliant controllers they can be used with any PXI compliant chassis from any
manufacturer.
CPU support
The KPXI-CON controller supports a single Intel®Pentium®M Processor with 1MB L2 cache in
478-pin Micro-FCPGA or 479-ball Micro-FCBGA package. The standard Model KPXI-CON
controller comes with a CPU socket which can be installed with a Micro-FC-PGA package CPU,
including Pentium M 1.1GHz, 1.6GHz and 1.8GHz. The Pentium M processor runs at a core speed
up to 1.8GHz, with a Front Side Bus (FSB) speed of 400MHz.
The Intel Pentium M processor is a high performance, low power mobile processor with several
micro-architectural enhancements over existing Intel mobile processors. The key features of the
processor are listed as follows:
• Support Intel Architecture with Dynamic Execution
• On-die, primary 32-KB instruction cache and 32-KB write-back data cache
• On-die, 1-MB second level cache with Advanced Transfer Cache Architecture
• Advanced Branch Prediction and Data Prefetch Logic
• Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2)
• 400-MHz, Source-Synchronous processor system bus
• Advanced Power Management features including Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
The Pentium M processor runs at a core speed up to 1.8GHz, with a Front Side Bus (FSB) speed
of 400MHz.
Memory support
The Model KPXI-CON controller is based on Intel 855GME chipset, which consists of 855GME
Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) and the 6300ESB I/O Controller Hub (ICH). The GMCH
system memory interface supports the following features:
• Single channel of x72, unbuffered, ECC DDR SDRAM (SO-DIMM)
• 200, 266MHz and 333MHz DDR device
• 64-bit data interface(72-bit with ECC)
• Up to two double-sided SO-DIMMs (four rows populated) with unbuffered PC2100/PC2700
DDR-SDRAM (with or without ECC)
• Up to 16 simultaneous open pages
• 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, and 512MB technologies for x8 and x16 width devices
• System memory supports up to 2GB
• SDRAM speed, type and size can be determined by the BIOS reading the SO-DIMM
presence detect bits on the System Management Bus (SMBus)
• SDRAM timing register, which provides the DRAM speed control for the entire array, is
programmed to use the timings of the slowest DRAMs installed.

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Ethernet interfaces
The Model KPXI-CON controller supports an Intel 82545EM Gigabit Ethernet controller. It
integrates MAC and PHY functions into a single chip to provide a standard IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
interface for 10/100/1000BASE-T applications. The controller provides a 64-bit wide interface
compliant with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0a specifications. The Ethernet interface is routed to an RJ45
port with activity/speed LEDs.
Display interfaces
The Intel®855GME GMCH chip has dual independent display pipes which can support concurrent
or simultaneous display on each display device. The 350MHz integrated 24bit RAMDAC supports
analog display pixel resolution up to 1600x1200 at 85Hz and 2048x1536 at 75Hz.
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
The Model KPXI-CON controller supports three USB 2.0 serial ports. Ports 1 and 2 are on the front
panel, port 3 is used as a USB-to-CF or USB-to-IDE adaptor to support a Compact Flash Type II
socket on the front panel or a 2.5” IDE HDD. Additional ports can be added through the use of an
external USB hub. USB allows for the easy addition of peripherals such as mouse, keyboard,
speakers, etc. Transfer rates of up to 480Mb/s are supported. High-speed connections require
shielded cables. The Model KPXI-CON controller provides each USB port 0.5A at 5V to power
peripherals and each USB port is protected by a power distribution switch (0.5A rating allows for
inrush currents).
Hot-swappable CF interface
An external CompactFlash socket is available on the Model KPXI-CON controller front panel. The
external CompactFlash interface provides Plug and Play features and is also hot swappable.
Therefore, a CompactFlash card can be used as a replacement for floppy disks and can also
provide very large storage capability (up to 1GB). It is also possible to set this CF interface as a
boot device by selecting boot from USB in the BIOS menu. For information on changing BIOS
settings see Appendix B. Note that drivers are needed for the external CompactFlash interface.
Serial I/O
The Model KPXI-CON controller provides support for two 16C550 UART compatible COM ports.
COM1 and COM2 are accessible from the front faceplate through DB-9 connectors.
IEEE-1284 parallel port/printer interface
The parallel I/O interface signals are routed to the DB-25 connector on the front faceplate. This
port supports the full IEEE-1284 specification and provides a basic printer interface. The BIOS will
initialize the parallel port as LPT1 with an ISA I/O base address of 378h. This default configuration
also assigns the parallel port to IRQ7. The printer interface mode (Normal, Extended, EPP, or
ECP) is selectable through the BIOS menu. For information on changing BIOS settings see
Appendix B.
PXI trigger I/O port
The Model KPXI-CON System Controller provides one PXI trigger I/O port on the front panel for
advanced PXI trigger functionality. The TRIG I/O is the software-controlled trigger connection for
routing PXI triggers to or from the backplane trigger bus. All trigger lines are compatibility with TTL