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P R E L I M I N A R Y
AM4100
Single Mid- and Full-Size AMC Module
based on the Freescale™ MPC8641D
Dual-Core PowerPC® Processor
Doc. ID: 36126, Rev. 2.0
May 11, 2011

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Revision History
Imprint
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Publication Title: AM4100: Single Mid- and Full-Size AMC Module based on the Fre-
escale™ MPC8641D Dual-Core PowerPC® Processor
Doc. ID: 36126
Rev. Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue
1.0 Initial issue 26-Oct-2007
2.0 General update 11-May-2011

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Table of Contents
Revision History .........................................................................................................ii
Imprint ........................................................................................................................ii
Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................iii
List of Tables .............................................................................................................ix
List of Figures ...........................................................................................................xi
Proprietary Note ......................................................................................................xiii
Trademarks .............................................................................................................xiii
Environmental Protection Statement .......................................................................xiii
Explanation of Symbols ..........................................................................................xiv
For Your Safety ........................................................................................................xv
High Voltage Safety Instructions ..........................................................................xv
Special Handling and Unpacking Instructions .....................................................xv
General Instructions on Usage ...........................................................................xvi
Two Year Warranty .................................................................................................xvii
1. Introduction ............................................................................. 1 - 3
1.1 Board Overview .......................................................................................1 - 3
1.2 Board-Specific Information ......................................................................1 - 4
1.3 System Relevant Information ..................................................................1 - 5
1.4 Board Diagrams ......................................................................................1 - 5
1.4.1 Functional Block Diagram ...............................................................1 - 5
1.4.2 Front Panel .....................................................................................1 - 7
1.4.3 Board Layouts .................................................................................1 - 8
1.5 Technical Specification ............................................................................1 - 9
1.6 Kontron Software Support ..................................................................... 1 - 11
1.7 Standards ..............................................................................................1 - 12
1.8 Related Publications .............................................................................1 - 13
2. Functional Description ........................................................... 2 - 3
2.1 Processor and Memory ...........................................................................2 - 3
2.1.1 Processor ........................................................................................2 - 3
2.1.2 Memory ...........................................................................................2 - 4

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2.2 Peripherals ...............................................................................................2 - 4
2.2.1 Timer ...............................................................................................2 - 4
2.2.2 Watchdog Timer ..............................................................................2 - 5
2.2.3 Power Monitor and Reset Generation .............................................2 - 5
2.2.4 Flash Memory .................................................................................2 - 5
2.2.4.1 NetBootLoader Firmware Flash (NOR Flash) .........................2 - 5
2.2.4.2 NAND Flash Disk Controller ...................................................2 - 5
2.3 Board Interfaces ......................................................................................2 - 6
2.3.1 Front Panel LEDs ............................................................................2 - 6
2.3.2 DIP Switches .................................................................................2 - 10
2.3.3 JTAG/Debug Interface ...................................................................2 - 10
2.3.4 Serial Ports ....................................................................................2 - 11
2.3.5 Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces ...........................................................2 - 11
2.3.5.1 Gigabit Ethernet Connectors ................................................2 - 12
2.4 AMC Interconnection .............................................................................2 - 13
2.4.1 Fabric Interface .............................................................................2 - 13
2.4.2 Synchronization Clock Interface ....................................................2 - 15
2.4.3 System Management Interface .....................................................2 - 15
2.4.4 JTAG Interface ..............................................................................2 - 15
2.4.5 Module Power Interface ................................................................2 - 15
2.4.6 Pinout of AMC Card-edge Connector J1 .......................................2 - 16
2.5 Module Management .............................................................................2 - 21
2.5.1 Module Management Controller ....................................................2 - 21
2.5.1.1 MMC Signals Implemented on the AM4100 .........................2 - 22
3. Installation ................................................................................3 - 3
3.1 Safety Requirements ...............................................................................3 - 3
3.2 AM4100 Initial Installation Procedures ....................................................3 - 4
3.3 Standard Removal Procedures ................................................................3 - 4
3.4 AM4100 Hot Swap Procedures ...............................................................3 - 5
3.4.1 Hot Swap Extraction Procedures ....................................................3 - 5
3.4.2 Hot Swap Insertion Procedures ......................................................3 - 6
3.5 Software Installation ................................................................................3 - 7

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4. Configuration ........................................................................... 4 - 3
4.1 Configuration of DIP Switches ................................................................4 - 3
4.1.1 SW2 DIP Switch Configuration .......................................................4 - 3
4.1.1.1 POST Code or User-Specific LED Configuration ...................4 - 4
4.1.1.2 NetBootLoader Firmware Flash Configuration .......................4 - 4
4.1.1.3 Core 1 LM Address Offset Mode Configuration .....................4 - 4
4.1.2 SW3 DIP Switch Configuration .......................................................4 - 5
4.2 JTAG Chain Configuration .......................................................................4 - 6
4.3 Interrupts .................................................................................................4 - 6
4.4 Local Chip Select Line Usage .................................................................4 - 6
4.5 Memory Map ...........................................................................................4 - 7
4.5.1 Host CPU Register Map .................................................................4 - 8
4.6 Host CPU Registers ................................................................................4 - 9
4.6.1 Memory Configuration Register ......................................................4 - 9
4.6.2 Interface Configuration Register ...................................................4 - 10
4.6.3 POST Code Register .................................................................... 4 - 11
4.6.4 Firmware Configuration Register .................................................. 4 - 11
4.6.5 MMC I/O Status Register ..............................................................4 - 12
4.6.6 Watchdog Timer Control Register ................................................4 - 13
4.6.7 AMC Geographic Addressing Register .........................................4 - 15
4.6.8 Board and Logic Revision Register ..............................................4 - 15
4.6.9 Host Reset Status/Command Register ........................................4 - 16
4.6.10 Host I/O Status Register ..............................................................4 - 17
4.6.11 Host I/O Configuration Register ....................................................4 - 17
4.6.12 Board ID Register .........................................................................4 - 17
4.6.13 Hot Swap Status Register .............................................................4 - 18
4.6.14 User-Specific LED Configuration Register ....................................4 - 18
4.6.15 User-Specific LED Control Register .............................................4 - 20
4.6.16 Serial-over-LAN Configuration Register .......................................4 - 21
4.6.17 Delay Timer Control and Status Register .....................................4 - 22
4.6.18 MMC Configuration Register ........................................................4 - 23
4.6.19 IPMI Keyboard Controller Style Interface .....................................4 - 23

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5. NetBootLoader .........................................................................5 - 3
5.1 General Operation ...................................................................................5 - 3
5.2 NetBootLoader Interfaces ........................................................................5 - 3
5.2.1 SER0 Serial Interface ......................................................................5 - 4
5.2.2 SER1 Serial Interface ......................................................................5 - 4
5.2.3 Ethernet Port Interfaces ..................................................................5 - 4
5.3 NetBootLoader Functions ........................................................................5 - 4
5.3.1 NetBootLoader Control ...................................................................5 - 5
5.3.2 System Status Monitoring ...............................................................5 - 6
5.3.3 Network Accessing ..........................................................................5 - 6
5.3.3.1 DHCP/BOOTP Server Access ...............................................5 - 6
5.3.3.2 TFTP/FTP Server Access .......................................................5 - 7
5.3.4 NBL Flash Operation .......................................................................5 - 7
5.3.5 Motorola S-Records ........................................................................5 - 8
5.4 Operating the NetBootLoader ..................................................................5 - 8
5.4.1 Initial Setup .....................................................................................5 - 8
5.4.2 Accessing the NetBootLoader .........................................................5 - 8
5.4.3 NetBootLoader Configuration ..........................................................5 - 9
5.4.3.1 BW ..........................................................................................5 - 9
5.4.3.2 CBL .......................................................................................5 - 10
5.4.3.3 DHCP ....................................................................................5 - 10
5.4.3.4 FDT .......................................................................................5 - 10
5.4.3.5 NET .......................................................................................5 - 10
5.4.3.6 PASSWD ..............................................................................5 - 10
5.4.3.7 PF .........................................................................................5 - 10
5.4.3.8 SCRIPT .................................................................................5 - 10
5.4.3.9 SQ .........................................................................................5 - 11
5.4.4 telnet Login ....................................................................................5 - 11
5.4.5 NBL Flash Operations ...................................................................5 - 11
5.4.5.1 NBL Flash Offsets .................................................................5 - 11
5.4.5.2 Programming an Image ........................................................5 - 12
5.4.5.3 Accessing TFTP and FTP Servers .......................................5 - 12
5.4.5.4 Motorola S-Records ..............................................................5 - 13
5.4.6 Updating the NetBootLoader .........................................................5 - 14

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5.4.7 Uploading an NBL Flash Memory Area ........................................5 - 14
5.5 Plug and Play ........................................................................................5 - 14
5.6 Porting an Operating System to the CPU Board ...................................5 - 14
5.7 Commands ............................................................................................5 - 15
6. Power Considerations ............................................................ 6 - 3
6.1 AM4100 Voltage Ranges ........................................................................6 - 3
6.2 Carrier Power Requirements ...................................................................6 - 3
6.2.1 Payload Power ................................................................................6 - 3
6.2.2 Payload and MMC Voltage Ramp ...................................................6 - 4
6.2.3 Module Management Power Consumption .....................................6 - 4
6.3 Payload Power Consumption of the AM4100 .........................................6 - 4
6.4 IPMI FRU Payload Power Consumption .................................................6 - 5
6.5 Payload Start-Up Current of the AM4100 ................................................6 - 5
7. Thermal Considerations ......................................................... 7 - 3
7.1 Thermal Monitoring .................................................................................7 - 3
7.1.1 Placement of the Temperature Sensors .........................................7 - 3
7.1.2 Board Thermal Monitoring ..............................................................7 - 4
7.1.3 Processor Thermal Monitoring ........................................................7 - 4
7.2 CPU Internal Thermal Regulation ...........................................................7 - 4
7.3 External Thermal Regulation ...................................................................7 - 4
7.3.1 Forced Airflow .................................................................................7 - 5
7.3.2 Thermal Characteristic Graphs .......................................................7 - 5
7.3.3 Airflow Impedance ..........................................................................7 - 8
7.3.4 Airflow Paths ...................................................................................7 - 9

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List of Tables
1-1 System Relevant Information ................................................................... 1 - 5
1-2 AM4100 Main Specifications .................................................................... 1 - 9
1-3 Standards ............................................................................................... 1 - 12
1-4 Related Publications .............................................................................. 1 - 13
2-1 Module Management LED Function ........................................................ 2 - 7
2-2 User-Specific LED Function ..................................................................... 2 - 8
2-3 POST Code Example ............................................................................... 2 - 9
2-4 Debug Connector J5 Pinout ................................................................... 2 - 10
2-5 Serial Con. J4 (SER0) Pinout ................................................................ 2 - 11
2-6 Gigabit Ethernet Con. J2/J3 Pinout Based on the Implementation ....... 2 - 12
2-7 Pinout of AMC Edge Connector J1 ........................................................ 2 - 16
2-8 Reserved Pins Description ..................................................................... 2 - 20
2-9 Extended Options Region Pins Description ........................................... 2 - 20
2-10 JTAG Pins Description ........................................................................... 2 - 20
2-11 Processor Supervision ........................................................................... 2 - 22
2-12 AMC-Specific Signals ............................................................................ 2 - 22
2-13 Onboard Power Supply Supervision ...................................................... 2 - 22
2-14 Temperature Signals .............................................................................. 2 - 23
4-1 SW2 DIP Switch Functions ...................................................................... 4 - 3
4-2 POST Code or User-Specific LED Configuration ..................................... 4 - 4
4-3 NetBootLoader Firmware Flash Configuration ......................................... 4 - 4
4-4 Core 1 Low Memory Address Offset Mode .............................................. 4 - 4
4-5 SW3 DIP Switch Functions ...................................................................... 4 - 5
4-6 Interrupt Setting ....................................................................................... 4 - 6
4-7 Chip Select Line Usage ........................................................................... 4 - 6
4-8 I/O Address Map ...................................................................................... 4 - 7
4-9 Host CPU Register Map ........................................................................... 4 - 8
4-10 Memory Configuration Register ............................................................... 4 - 9
4-11 Interface Configuration Register ............................................................ 4 - 10
4-12 POST Code Register ............................................................................. 4 - 11
4-13 Firmware Configuration Register ........................................................... 4 - 11
4-14 MMC I/O Status Register ....................................................................... 4 - 12

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4-15 Watchdog Timer Control Register .......................................................... 4 - 14
4-16 AMC Geographic Addressing Register .................................................. 4 - 15
4-17 Board and Logic Revision Register ........................................................ 4 - 15
4-18 Host Reset Status/Command Register .................................................. 4 - 16
4-19 Host I/O Status Register ......................................................................... 4 - 17
4-20 Host I/O Configuration Register ............................................................. 4 - 17
4-21 Board ID Register ................................................................................... 4 - 17
4-22 Hot Swap Status Register ...................................................................... 4 - 18
4-23 User-Specific LED Configuration Register ............................................. 4 - 18
4-24 User-Specific LED Control Register ....................................................... 4 - 20
4-25 Serial-over-LAN Configuration Register ................................................. 4 - 21
4-26 Delay Timer Control and Status Register .............................................. 4 - 22
4-27 MMC Configuration Register .................................................................. 4 - 23
5-1 NetBootLoader Control Commands ......................................................... 5 - 5
5-2 System Status Monitoring Commands ..................................................... 5 - 6
5-3 TFTP/FTP Server Commands .................................................................. 5 - 7
5-4 NBL Flash Operation Commands ............................................................ 5 - 7
5-5 Motorola S-Records Commands .............................................................. 5 - 8
6-1 DC Operational Input Voltage Ranges ..................................................... 6 - 3
6-2 Power Cons.: AM4100 MPC8641D, 1.0 GHz, 400 MHz Platform Freq..... 6 - 5
6-3 Power Cons.: AM4100 MPC8641D, 1.32 GHz, 528 MHz Platform Freq... 6 - 5
6-4 Power Cons.: AM4100 MPC8641D, 1.5 GHz, 600 MHz Platform Freq..... 6 - 5
6-5 IPMI FRU Payload Power Consumption of the AM4100 .......................... 6 - 5
6-6 Payload Start-Up Current of the AM4100 ................................................. 6 - 5
7-1 Pressure Drop vs. Airflow Data ................................................................ 7 - 8
7-2 Deviation of the Airflow Rate on a Mid-Size AM4100 ............................... 7 - 9
7-3 Deviation of the Airflow Rate on a Full-Size AM4100 ............................. 7 - 10

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List of Figures
1-1 AM4100 Functional Block Diagram .......................................................... 1 - 6
1-2 AM4100 Front Panel Versions ................................................................. 1 - 7
1-3 AM4100 Board Layout (Top View) ........................................................... 1 - 8
1-4 AM4100 Board Layout (Bottom View) ...................................................... 1 - 8
2-1 Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................... 2 - 6
2-2 Serial Connector J4 (SER0) ................................................................... 2 - 11
2-3 Gigabit Ethernet Connectors J2/J3 ....................................................... 2 - 12
2-4 AM4100 Port Mapping ........................................................................... 2 - 14
4-1 SW2 DIP Switch ....................................................................................... 4 - 3
4-2 SW3 DIP Switch ....................................................................................... 4 - 5
7-1 Processor Temperature Sensor Placement (AM4100 Top View) ............ 7 - 3
7-2 Board Temperature Sensor Placement (AM4100 Bottom View) .............. 7 - 3
7-3 Operational Limits for the Mid-Size AM4100 with 1.0 GHz ...................... 7 - 6
7-4 Operational Limits for the Mid-Size AM4100 with 1.32 GHz .................... 7 - 7
7-5 Operational Limits for the Full-Size AM4100 with 1.5 GHz ...................... 7 - 7
7-6 Mid-Size and Full-Size AM4100 Impedance Curves ............................... 7 - 8
7-7 Thermal Zones of the Mid-Size AM4100 Module ..................................... 7 - 9
7-8 Thermal Zones of the Full-Size AM4100 Module ................................... 7 - 10

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Proprietary Note
This document contains information proprietary to Kontron. It may not be copied or transmit-
ted by any means, disclosed to others, or stored in any retrieval system or media without the
prior written consent of Kontron or one of its authorized agents.
The information contained in this document is, to the best of our knowledge, entirely correct.
However, Kontron cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or the consequences thereof, or
for any liability arising from the use or application of any circuit, product, or example shown in
this document.
Kontron reserves the right to change, modify, or improve this document or the product
described herein, as seen fit by Kontron without further notice.
Trademarks
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trademarks and, therefore, proprietary to their respective owners.
Environmental Protection Statement
This product has been manufactured to satisfy environmental protection requirements where
possible. Many of the components used (structural parts, printed circuit boards, connectors,
batteries, etc.) are capable of being recycled.
Final disposition of this product after its service life must be accomplished in accordance with
applicable country, state, or local laws or regulations.

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Explanation of Symbols
Caution, Electric Shock!
This symbol and title warn of hazards due to electrical shocks (> 60V)
when touching products or parts of them. Failure to observe the pre-
cautions indicated and/or prescribed by the law may endanger your
life/health and/or result in damage to your material.
Please refer also to the section “High Voltage Safety Instructions” on
the following page.
Warning, ESD Sensitive Device!
This symbol and title inform that electronic boards and their compo-
nents are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, care must be taken
during all handling operations and inspections of this product, in
order to ensure product integrity at all times.
Please read also the section “Special Handling and Unpacking
Instructions” on the following page.
Warning!
This symbol and title emphasize points which, if not fully understood
and taken into consideration by the reader, may endanger your health
and/or result in damage to your material.
Note ...
This symbol and title emphasize aspects the reader should read
through carefully for his or her own advantage.

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For Your Safety
Your new Kontron product was developed and tested carefully to provide all features neces-
sary to ensure its compliance with electrical safety requirements. It was also designed for a
long fault-free life. However, the life expectancy of your product can be drastically reduced by
improper treatment during unpacking and installation. Therefore, in the interest of your own
safety and of the correct operation of your new Kontron product, you are requested to conform
with the following guidelines.
High Voltage Safety Instructions
Special Handling and Unpacking Instructions
Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational pur-
poses unless it is otherwise protected.
Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations. Where
a safe work station is not guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically discharged
before touching the product with his/her hands or tools. This is most easily done by touching a
metal part of your system housing.
Warning!
All operations on this device must be carried out by sufficiently skilled
personnel only.
Caution, Electric Shock!
Before installing your new Kontron product into a system always
ensure that your mains power is switched off. This applies also to the
installation of piggybacks.
Serious electrical shock hazards can exist during all installation,
repair and maintenance operations with this product. Therefore,
always unplug the power cable and any other cables which provide
external voltages before performing work.
ESD Sensitive Device!
Electronic boards and their components are sensitive to static elec-
tricity. Therefore, care must be taken during all handling operations
and inspections of this product, in order to ensure product integrity at
all times.
Warning!
This product has gold conductive fingers which are susceptible to con-
tamination. Take care not to touch the gold conductive fingers of the
AMC Card-edge connector when handling the board.
Failure to comply with the instruction above may cause damage to the
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It is particularly important to observe standard anti-static precautions when changing piggy-
backs, ROM devices, jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC or memory
backup, ensure that the board is not placed on conductive surfaces, including anti-static plas-
tics or sponges. They can cause short circuits and damage the batteries or conductive circuits
on the board.
General Instructions on Usage
In order to maintain Kontron’s product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in
any way. Changes or modifications to the device, which are not explicitly approved by Kontron
and described in this manual or received from Kontron’s Technical Support as a special han-
dling instruction, will void your warranty.
This device should only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary techni-
cal and specific environmental requirements. This applies also to the operational temperature
range of the specific board version, which must not be exceeded. If batteries are present, their
temperature restrictions must be taken into account.
In performing all necessary installation and application operations, please follow only the in-
structions supplied by the present manual.
Keep all the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments. If it is neces-
sary to store or ship the board, please re-pack it as nearly as possible in the manner in which
it was delivered.
Special care is necessary when handling or unpacking the product. Please consult the special
handling and unpacking instruction on the previous page of this manual.

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Two Year Warranty
Kontron grants the original purchaser of Kontron’s products a TWO YEAR LIMITED HARDWARE
WARRANTY as described in the following. However, no other warranties that may be granted or
implied by anyone on behalf of Kontron are valid unless the consumer has the express written
consent of Kontron.
Kontron warrants their own products, excluding software, to be free from manufacturing and
material defects for a period of 24 consecutive months from the date of purchase. This war-
ranty is not transferable nor extendible to cover any other users or long-term storage of the
product. It does not cover products which have been modified, altered or repaired by any
other party than Kontron or their authorized agents. Furthermore, any product which has
been, or is suspected of being damaged as a result of negligence, improper use, incorrect
handling, servicing or maintenance, or which has been damaged as a result of excessive cur-
rent/voltage or temperature, or which has had its serial number(s), any other markings or parts
thereof altered, defaced or removed will also be excluded from this warranty.
If the customer’s eligibility for warranty has not been voided, in the event of any claim, he may
return the product at the earliest possible convenience to the original place of purchase,
together with a copy of the original document of purchase, a full description of the application
the product is used on and a description of the defect. Pack the product in such a way as to
ensure safe transportation (see our safety instructions).
Kontron provides for repair or replacement of any part, assembly or sub-assembly at their own
discretion, or to refund the original cost of purchase, if appropriate. In the event of repair,
refunding or replacement of any part, the ownership of the removed or replaced parts reverts
to Kontron, and the remaining part of the original guarantee, or any new guarantee to cover
the repaired or replaced items, will be transferred to cover the new or repaired items. Any
extensions to the original guarantee are considered gestures of goodwill, and will be defined
in the “Repair Report” issued by Kontron with the repaired or replaced item.
Kontron will not accept liability for any further claims resulting directly or indirectly from any
warranty claim, other than the above specified repair, replacement or refunding. In particular,
all claims for damage to any system or process in which the product was employed, or any
loss incurred as a result of the product not functioning at any given time, are excluded. The
extent of Kontron liability to the customer shall not exceed the original purchase price of the
item for which the claim exists.
Kontron issues no warranty or representation, either explicit or implicit, with respect to its
products’ reliability, fitness, quality, marketability or ability to fulfil any particular application or
purpose. As a result, the products are sold “as is,” and the responsibility to ensure their suit-
ability for any given task remains that of the purchaser. In no event will Kontron be liable for
direct, indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use of our hardware or software
products, or documentation, even if Kontron were advised of the possibility of such claims
prior to the purchase of the product or during any period since the date of its purchase.
Please remember that no Kontron employee, dealer or agent is authorized to make any modi-
fication or addition to the above specified terms, either verbally or in any other form, written or
electronically transmitted, without the company’s consent.

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