Motorola MVME2400 Series User manual

MVME2400-Series
Single Board Computer
Installation and Use
V2400A/IH2
April2000

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Preface
The MVME2400-Series VME Processor Module Installation and Usemanual provides the
information you will need to install and use your MVME2400-series VME processor
module (hereafter refered to as “MVME2400x” or “module”). The module is based on an
MPC750 PowerPC microprocessor, and features dual PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) slots
with front panel and/or P2 I/O. The module is currently available in the configurations
listed in Chapter 1.
The MVME2400 is compatible with the optional double-width or single-width PCI
Mezzanine Cards (PMCs and with the PMCspan PCI expansion mezzanine module. By
utilizing the two onboard PMC slots and stacking the PMCspan(s), the MVME2400x
provides support for up to six PMCs.
This manual includes hardware preparation and installation instructions, along with
information on: using the front panel, programming the board, using the PPCBug
debugging firmware, and other advanced debugger topics. Appendices provide the
module’s specifications and connector pin assignments. Additional manuals you may wish
to obtain are listed in Appendix A.
The information in this manual applies principally to the MVME240x. The PMCspan and
PMCs are described briefly; however, they are documented in separate publications,
furnished with those products. Refer to the individual product documentation for complete
preparation and installation instructions. These manuals are listed in Appendix A.
This manual is intended for anyone who wants to design OEM systems, supply additional
capability to an existing compatible system, or work in a lab environment for experimental
purposes. A basic knowledge of computers and digital logic is assumed.

Conventions Used in This Manual
The following typographical conventions are used in this document:
bold
Is used for user input that you type just as it appears; it is also used for commands,
options and arguments to commands, and names of programs, directories and files.
italic
Is used for names of variables to which you assign values. Italic is also used for
comments in screen displays and examples, and to introduce new terms.
courier
Is usedfor system output (for example, screen displays, reports), examples, and system
prompts.
<Enter>, <Return> or <CR>
Represents the carriage return or Enter key.
CTRL
Represents the Control key. Execute control characters by pressing the Ctrl key and the
letter simultaneously, for example, Ctrl-d.
|
Separates two or more items that you can select from (one only).
[ ]
Encloses an optional item that may occur zero or one time.
{ }
Encloses an optional item that may occur zero or more times.

Terminology
A character precedes a data or address parameter to specify the numeric format, as follows
(if not specified, the format is hexadecimal):
An asterisk (*) following a signal name for signals that are level significant denotes that the
signal is true or valid when the signal is low.
An asterisk (*) following a signal name for signals that are edge significant denotes that the
actions initiated by that signal occur on high to low transition.
In this manual, assertion and negation are used to specify forcing a signal to a particular
state. In particular, assertion and assert refer to a signal that is active or true; negation and
negate indicate a signal that is inactive or false. These terms are used independently of the
voltage level (high or low) that they represent.
Data and address sizes are defined as follows:
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Recent Updates
This edition of the MVME2400-Series Installation and Use manual incorporates the
following changes:
$ Specifies a hexadecimal character
0x Specifies a hexadecimal number
% Specifies a binary number
& Specifies a decimal number
Byte 8 bits, numbered 0 through 7, with bit 0 being the least significant.
Half word 16 bits, numbered 0 through 15, with bit 0 being the least significant.
Word 32 bits, numbered 0 through 31, with bit 0 being the least significant.
Double word 64 bits, numbered 0 through 63, with bit 0 being the least significant.
Date Description of Change
March 2000 Addition of the 450 MHz product configurations and a general review
of the manual’s accuracy and content.

Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this
equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety
standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the equipment. Motorola, Inc. assumes no liability for the
customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
The safety precautions listed below represent warnings of certain dangers of which Motorola is aware. You, as the
user of the product, should follow these warnings and all other safety precautions necessary for the safe operation of
the equipment in your operating environment.
Ground the Instrument.
To minimize shock hazard, the equipment chassis and enclosure must be connected to an electrical ground. If the
equipment is supplied with a three-conductor AC power cable, the power cable must be plugged into an approved
three-contact electrical outlet, with the grounding wire (green/yellow) reliably connected to an electrical ground
(safety ground) at the power outlet. The power jack and mating plug of the power cable meet International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standards and local electrical regulatory codes.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical equipment in
such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Keep Away From Live Circuits.
Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Only Factory Authorized Service Personnel or other
qualified maintenance personnel may remove equipment covers for internal subassembly or component replacement
or any internal adjustment. 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.
Use Caution When Exposing or Handling a CRT.
Breakage of a Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT) causes a high-velocity scattering of glass fragments (implosion). To prevent
CRT implosion, avoid rough handling or jarring of the equipment. Handling of a CRT should be done only by
qualified maintenance personnel using approved safety mask and gloves.
Do Not Substitute Parts or Modify Equipment.
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized
modification of the equipment. Contact your local Motorola representative for service and repair to ensure that safety
features are maintained.
Observe Dangerous Procedure Warnings.
Warnings, such as the example below, precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this manual. Instructions
contained in the warnings must be followed. You should also employ all other safety precautions which you deem
necessary for the operation of the equipment in your operating environment.
!
WARNING
Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death, are present in
this equipment. Use extreme caution when handling, testing,
and adjusting.

Flammability
All Motorola PWBs (printed wiring boards) are manufactured with a flammability rating
of 94V-0 by UL-recognized manufacturers.
EMI Caution
!
CAUTION
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
electromagnetic energy. It may cause or be susceptible to
electromagnetic interference (EMI) if not installed and used
with adequate EMI protection.
Lithium Battery Caution
This product contains a lithium battery to power the clock and calendar circuitry.
!
CAUTION
Danger ofexplosion ifbattery is replaced incorrectly. Replace
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the equipment manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
!
CAUTION
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la
batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même
type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par leconstructeur.
Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux
instructions du fabricant.
!
CAUTION
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der
Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom
Hersteller empfohlenen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter
Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

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This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Motorola Computer Group products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC). Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following
European Norms:
EN55022 “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics
of Information Technology Equipment”; this product tested to Equipment Class B
EN50082-1:1997 “Electromagnetic Compatibility—Generic Immunity Standard,
Part 1. Residential, Commercial and Light Industry”
System products also fulfill EN60950 (product safety) which is essentially the requirement
for the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
Board products are tested in a representative system to show compliance with the above
mentioned requirements. A proper installation in a CE-marked system will maintain the
required EMC/safety performance.
In accordance with European Community directives, a “Declaration of Conformity” has
been made and is on file within the European Union. The “Declaration of Conformity” is
available on request. Please contact your sales representative.
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documentation are provided on an “as is” basis and without warranty. This disclaimer of
warranty is in lieu of all warranties whether express, implied, or statutory, including
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
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All Rights Reserved
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March 2000

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Contents
CHAPTER 1 Preparation and Installation
Introduction................................................................................................................1-1
Description.................................................................................................................1-1
MVME2400x Module.........................................................................................1-2
PMCspan Expansion Mezzanine........................................................................1-3
PCI Mezzanine Cards (PMCs)............................................................................1-4
VMEsystem Enclosure .......................................................................................1-4
System Console Terminal...................................................................................1-4
Overview of Start-Up Procedures..............................................................................1-5
Unpacking the MVME2400x Hardware....................................................................1-7
Preparing the MVME2400x Hardware......................................................................1-7
MVME2400x......................................................................................................1-7
Setting the Flash Memory Bank A/Bank B Reset Vector Header (J8)..............1-9
Setting the VMEbus System Controller Selection Header (J9).........................1-9
Setting the General-Purpose Software-Readable Header (SRH) Switch(S3)
.1-10
PMCs ................................................................................................................1-11
PMCspan...........................................................................................................1-11
System Console Terminal.................................................................................1-11
Installing the MVME2400x Hardware ....................................................................1-12
ESD Precautions...............................................................................................1-12
PMCs ................................................................................................................1-12
Primary PMCspan.............................................................................................1-14
Secondary PMCspan.........................................................................................1-16
MVME2400x....................................................................................................1-19
Installation Considerations ...............................................................................1-21

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CHAPTER 2 Operating Instructions
Introduction ...............................................................................................................2-1
Applying Power.........................................................................................................2-1
MVME2400x.............................................................................................................2-3
Switches..............................................................................................................2-3
ABT (S1).....................................................................................................2-3
RST (S2)......................................................................................................2-3
Status Indicators .................................................................................................2-4
BFL (DS1)...................................................................................................2-4
CPU (DS2) ..................................................................................................2-4
PMC2 (DS3)................................................................................................2-4
PMC1 (DS4)................................................................................................2-4
10/100 BASET Port............................................................................................2-4
DEBUG Port.......................................................................................................2-5
PMC Slots...........................................................................................................2-7
PCI MEZZANINE CARD (PMC Slot 1)....................................................2-7
PCI MEZZANINE CARD (PMC Slot 2)....................................................2-7
PMCspan ...................................................................................................................2-8
CHAPTER 3 Functional Description
Introduction ...............................................................................................................3-1
Features......................................................................................................................3-1
General Description...................................................................................................3-3
Block Diagram...........................................................................................................3-3
MPC750 Processor.............................................................................................3-3
L2 Cache .....................................................................................................3-5
Hawk System Memory Controller (SMC)/PCI Host Bridge (PHB) ASIC........3-6
PCI Bus Latency .........................................................................................3-7
PPC Bus Latency.........................................................................................3-9
Assumptions..............................................................................................3-11
Clock Ratios and Operating Frequencies..................................................3-12
PPC60x Originated....................................................................................3-12
PCI Originated ..........................................................................................3-13
SDRAM Memory.............................................................................................3-13
SDRAM Latency.......................................................................................3-14
Flash Memory...................................................................................................3-18
ROM/Flash Performance ..........................................................................3-18
Ethernet Interface .............................................................................................3-21
PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) Interface.............................................................3-22
PMC Slot 1 (Single-Width PMC).............................................................3-22
PMC Slot 2 (Single-Width PMC).............................................................3-23
PMC Slots 1 and 2 (Double-Width PMC) ................................................3-23
PCI Expansion...........................................................................................3-23

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VMEbus Interface.............................................................................................3-24
Asynchronous Debug Port................................................................................3-24
PCI-ISA Bridge (PIB) Controller.....................................................................3-25
Real-Time Clock/NVRAM/Timer Function.....................................................3-26
PCI Host Bridge (PHB) ....................................................................................3-26
Interrupt Controller (MPIC)..............................................................................3-27
Programmable Timers.......................................................................................3-27
Interval Timers ..........................................................................................3-27
16/32-Bit Timers........................................................................................3-28
CHAPTER 4 Programming
Introduction................................................................................................................4-1
Memory Maps............................................................................................................4-1
Processor Bus Memory Map...............................................................................4-2
Default Processor Memory Map..................................................................4-2
PCI Local Bus Memory Map..............................................................................4-3
VMEbus Memory Map.......................................................................................4-3
Programming Considerations.....................................................................................4-4
PCI Arbitration ...................................................................................................4-4
Interrupt Handling...............................................................................................4-6
DMA Channels...................................................................................................4-8
Sources of Reset..................................................................................................4-8
Endian Issues ....................................................................................................4-10
Processor/Memory Domain.......................................................................4-10
Role of the Hawk ASIC ............................................................................4-10
PCI Domain...............................................................................................4-10
PCI and Ethernet .......................................................................................4-10
Role of the Universe ASIC .......................................................................4-11
VMEbus Domain.......................................................................................4-11
CHAPTER 5 PPCBug
PPCBug Overview.....................................................................................................5-1
PPCBug Basics ..........................................................................................................5-1
Memory Requirements .......................................................................................5-3
PPCBug Implementation ....................................................................................5-3
MPU, Hardware, and Firmware Initialization ...........................................................5-3
Using PPCBug ...........................................................................................................5-5
Debugger Commands .........................................................................................5-6
Diagnostic Tests................................................................................................5-10

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CHAPTER 6 Environment Modification
Overview ...................................................................................................................6-1
CNFG - Configure Board Information Block............................................................6-2
ENV - Set Environment.............................................................................................6-3
Configuring the PPCBug Parameters.................................................................6-3
Configuring the VMEbus Interface..................................................................6-12
APPENDIX A Related Documentation
Motorola Computer Group Documents....................................................................A-1
Manufacturers’ Documents ......................................................................................A-2
Related Specifications ..............................................................................................A-6
MCG Customer Services..........................................................................................A-9
APPENDIX B Product Specifications
Specifications............................................................................................................ B-1
Cooling Requirements.............................................................................................. B-3
EMC Regulatory Compliance .................................................................................. B-4
APPENDIX C Connector Pin Assignments
Introduction .............................................................................................................. C-1
Pin Assignments ....................................................................................................... C-1
VMEbus Connector - P1 ................................................................................... C-2
VMEbus Connector - P2 ................................................................................... C-4
Serial Port Connector - DEBUG (J2)................................................................ C-6
Ethernet Connector - 10BASET (J3)................................................................. C-6
CPU Debug Connector - J1............................................................................... C-7
PCI Expansion Connector - J6 ........................................................................ C-12
PCI Mezzanine Card Connectors - J11 through J14 ....................................... C-15
PCI Mezzanine Card Connectors - J21 through J24 ....................................... C-18
APPENDIX D Troubleshooting
Solving Startup Problems.........................................................................................D-1
GLOSSARY
Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Terms to Know.....................................................GL-1

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1. MVME2400 Functional Layout..............................................................1-8
Figure 1-2. General-Purpose Software-Readable Header........................................1-10
Figure 1-3. Typical Single-width PMC Module Placement on MVME2400x........1-13
Figure 1-4. PMCspan-002 Installation on an MVME2400x ...................................1-15
Figure 1-5. PMCspan-010 Installation on a PMCspan-002/MVME2400x .............1-17
Figure 2-1. SYSTEM BOOT-UP SEQUENCE.........................................................2-2
Figure 2-2. MVME2400x DEBUG Port Configuration ............................................2-6
Figure 3-1. MVME2400x Block Diagram.................................................................3-4
Figure 3-2. Timing Definitions for PPC Bus to SDRAM Access............................3-16
Figure 4-1. VMEbus Master Mapping.......................................................................4-5
Figure 4-2. MVME2400x Interrupt Architecture ......................................................4-7

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List of Tables
Table 1-1. MVME2400x Models...........................................................................1-2
Table 1-2. PMCspan Models..................................................................................1-3
Table 1-3. Start-Up Overview................................................................................1-5
Table 3-1. MVME2400x Features .........................................................................3-1
Table 3-2. Power Requirements.............................................................................3-5
Table 3-3. PCI Originated Latency Matrix ............................................................3-7
Table 3-4. PCI Originated Bandwidth Matrix........................................................3-8
Table 3-5. PPC60x Originated Latency Matrix .....................................................3-9
Table 3-6. PPC60x Originated Bandwidth Matrix...............................................3-10
Table 3-7. PCI Originated Bandwidth Matrix......................................................3-11
Table 3-8. Clock Ratios and Operating Frequencies............................................3-12
Table 3-9. 60x Bus to SDRAM Access Timing (100MHz/PC100 SDRAMs) ....3-14
Table 3-10. PPC Bus to ROM/Flash Access Timing (120ns @ 100MHz)............3-19
Table 3-11. PPC Bus to ROM/Flash Access Timing (80ns @ 100MHz)..............3-19
Table 3-12. PPC Bus to ROM/Flash Access Timing (50ns @ 100MHz)..............3-20
Table 3-13. PPC Bus to ROM/Flash Access Timing (30ns @ 100MHz)..............3-20
Table 4-1. Processor Default View of the Memory Map.......................................4-2
Table 4-2. PCI Arbitration Assignments................................................................4-6
Table 4-3. Classes of Reset and Effectiveness.......................................................4-9
Table 5-1. Debugger Commands ...........................................................................5-6
Table 5-2. Diagnostic Test Groups.......................................................................5-11
Table A-1. Motorola Computer Group Documents .............................................A-1
Table A-2. Manufacturers’ Documents ...............................................................A-2
Table A-3. Related Specifications .......................................................................A-6
Table B-1. Specifications .....................................................................................B-1
Table C-1. P1 VMEbus Connector Pin Assignments ..........................................C-2
Table C-2. P2 Connector Pin Assignment ...........................................................C-4
Table C-3. DEBUG (J2)Connector Pin Assignments ..........................................C-6
Table C-4. 10/100 BASET (J3) Connector Pin Assignments ..............................C-6
Table C-5. Debug Connector Pin Assignments ...................................................C-7
Table C-6. J6 - PCI Expansion Connector Pin Assignments .............................C-12
Table C-7. J11 - J12 PMC1 Connector Pin Assignments ...................................C-15
Table C-8. J13 - J14 PMC1 Connector Pin Assignments...................................C-16
Table C-9. J21 and J22 PMC2 Connector Pin Assignments...............................C-18
Table C-10. J23 and J24 PMC2 Connector Pin Assignments...............................C-19
Table D-1. Troubleshooting MVME2400x Modules ..........................................D-1

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1Preparation and Installation
Introduction
This chapter provides a brief description of the MVME2400-Series VME
ProcessorModule.It alsoprovidesinstructionsforpreparingand installing
the hardware.
Note Unless otherwise specified, the designation “MVME2400x”
refers to all models of the MVME2400-series modules.
Description
The MVME2400x is a PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) carrier board. It is
based on the PowerPC™ 750 microprocessor, MPC750.
Two front panel cutouts provide access to PMC I/O. One double-width or
two single-width PMCs can be installed directly on the MVME2400x.
Optionally, one or two PMCspan PCI expansion mezzanine modules can
be added to provide the capability of up to four additional PMC modules.
Two RJ45 connectors on the front panel provide the interface to
10/100Base-T Ethernet, and to a debug serial port.
The following list is of equipment that is appropriate for use in an
MVME2400x system:
❏PMCspan PCI expansion mezzanine module
❏Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Mezzanine Cards
(PMC)s
❏VMEsystem enclosure
❏System console terminal
❏Disk drives (and/or other I/O) and controllers
❏Operating system (and/or application software)

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MVME2400x Module
The MVME2400x is a powerful, low-cost embedded VME controller and
intelligent PMC carrier board. It includes support circuitry such as ECC
SDRAM, PROM/Flash memory, and bridges to the Industry Standard
Architecture (ISA) bus and the VMEbus. The unit’s PMC carrier
architecture allows flexible configuration options and easy upgrades. It is
also designed to support one or two PMCs, plus one or two optional PCI
expansion mezzanine modules that each support up to two PMCs.
The unit occupies a single VMEmodule slot (except when optional PCI
expansion mezzanine modules are also used); and as of the printing date of
this manual, is currently available in the configurations shown below.
Table 1-1. MVME2400x Models
Model MPC Memory Handles
MVME2401-1 MPC750
@ 233 MHz
32MB ECC SDRAM SCANBE
MVME2401-3 32MB ECC SDRAM 1101
MVME2402-1 64MB ECC SDRAM SCANBE
MVME2402-3 64MB ECC SDRAM 1101
MVME2400B-0123 32MB ECC SDRAM IEEE
MVME2400B-0133 64MB ECC SDRAM IEEE
MVME2431-1 MPC750
@ 350 MHz
32MB ECC SDRAM SCANBE
MVME2431-3 32MB ECC SDRAM 1101
MVME2432-1 64MB ECC SDRAM SCANBE
MVME2432-3 64MB ECC SDRAM 1101-1
MVME2433-1 128MB ECC SDRAM SCANBE
MVME2433-3 128MB ECC SDRAM 1101-1
MVME2400-0321 MPC750
@ 450 MHz
32MB ECC SDRAM SCANBE
MVME2400-0323 32MB ECC SDRAM IEEE
MVME2400-0331 64MB ECC SDRAM SCANBE
MVME2400-0333 64MB ECC SDRAM IEEE
MVME2400-0341 128MB ECC SDRAM SCANBE
MVME2400-0343 128MB ECC SDRAM IEEE
MVME2400-0351 256MB ECC SDRAM SCANBE
MVME2400-0353 256MB ECC SDRAM IEEE
MVME2400-0361 512MB ECC SDRAM SCANBE
MVME2400-0363 512MB ECC SDRAM IEEE
MVME2400B-0333 64MB ECC SDRAM IEEE
MVME2400B-0343 128MB ECC SDRAM IEEE

Description
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The MVME2400x interfaces to the VMEbus via theP1 and P2 connectors,
which use the new 5-row 160-pin connectors as specified in the proposed
VME64 Extension Standard. It also draws +5V, +12V, and -12V power
fromtheVMEbusbackplanethroughthesetwo connectors.The+3.3Vand
2.5V power, used for the PCI bridge chip and possibly for the PMC
mezzanine, is derived onboard from the +5V power.
Support for two IEEE P1386.1 PCI mezzanine cards is provided via eight
64-pin SMT connectors. Front panel openings are provided on the board
for the two PMC slots.
In addition, there are 64 pins of I/O from PMC slot 1 and 46 pins of I/O
from PMC slot2 that are routed to P2. The two PMC slots may contain two
single-wide PMCs or one double-wide PMC. There are also two RJ45
connectors on the front panel: one for the Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX
interface, and one for the async serial debug port. The front panel also
includes reset and abort switches and status LEDs.
PMCspan Expansion Mezzanine
An optional PCI expansion mezzanine module or PMC carrier board,
PMCspan, provides the capability of adding two additional PMCs. Two
PMCspans can be stacked on an MVME2400x, providing four additional
PMC slots, for a total of six slots including the two onboard the
MVME2400x. The following table lists the PMCspan models that are
available for use with the MVME2400x.
Table 1-2. PMCspan Models
Expansion Module Description
PMCSPAN-002 Primary PCI expansion mezzanine module. Allows two PMC
modules for the MVME2400x. Includes 32-bit PCI bridge.
PMCSPAN-010 Secondary PCI expansion mezzanine module. Allows two
additional PMC modules for the MVME2400x. Does not include
32-bit PCI bridge; requires a PMCSPAN-002.

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PCI Mezzanine Cards (PMCs)
The PMC slots on the MVME2400x board are IEEE P1386.1 compliant.
P2 I/O-based PMCs that follow the PMC committee recommendation for
PCI I/O when using the 5-row VME64 extension connector will be pin-out
compatible with the MVME2400x.
The MVME2400x board supports both front panel I/O and rear panel P2
I/O through either PMC slot1 or PMC slot 2. 64 pins of I/O from slot 1 and
46 pins of I/O from slot 2 are routed directly to P2.
VMEsystem Enclosure
Your MVME2400x board must be installed in a VMEsystem chassis with
both P1 and P2 backplane connections. It requires a single slot, except
when PMCspan carrier boards are used. Allow one extra slot for each
PMCspan.
System Console Terminal
In normal operation, connection of a debug console terminal is required
only if you intend to use the MVME2400x’s debug firmware, PPCBug,
interactively. An RJ45 connector is provided on the front panel of the
MVME2400x for this purpose.

Overview of Start-Up Procedures
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Overview of Start-Up Procedures
The following table lists the things you will need to do before you can use
this board, and tells where to find the information you need to perform each
step. Read this chapter in its entirety along with all Caution and Warning
notes before beginning.
Table 1-3. Start-Up Overview
Requirement Applicable Reference Page No.
Unpack the hardware. Unpacking the MVME2400x2400x
Hardware 1-7
Set jumpers on the MVME2400x
module. Preparing the MVME2400x Hardware 1-7
MVME2400x 1-7
Prepare the PMCs. PMCs 1-12
For additional information on PMCs, refer to the PMC
manuals provided with these cards.
Prepare the PMCspan module(s). PMCspan 1-12
For additional information on PMCspan,
refer to the PMCspan PMC Adapter Carrier
Module Installation and Use manual, listed
in Appendix A.
A-1
Prepare any other optional devices
or equipment you’ll be using.
For more information on optional devices and equipment,
refer to the documentation provided with that equipment.
Install the PMCs on the
MVME2400x module. PMCs 1-12
PMC Slots 2-7
For additional information on PMCs, refer to the PMC
manuals provided with these cards.
Install the primary PMCspan
module (if used). Primary PMCspan 1-14
For additional information on PMCspan,
refer to the PMCspan PMC Adapter Carrier
Module Installation and Use manual, listed
in Appendix A.
A-1
Install the secondary PMCspan
module (if used) (Cont’d). Secondary PMCspan 1-17
For additional information on PMCspan,
refer to the PMCspan PMC Adapter Carrier
Module Installation and Use manual, listed
in Appendix A.
A-1

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Preparation and Installation
1
Install and connect the
MVME2400x module. Installing the MVME2400x Hardware 1-12
MVME2400x 1-20
Installation Considerations 1-22
Connect a console terminal. MVME2400x 1-20
Debug Port 2-5
Connect any other optional
devices or equipment you will be
using.
Connector Pin Assignments C-1
For more information on optional devices and equipment,
refer to the documentation provided with that equipment.
Power up the system. Installing the MVME2400x Hardware 1-12
Status Indicators 2-4
If any problems occur, refer to the section
Diagnostic Tests in Chapter 5, PPCBug. 5-10
You may also wish to obtain the PPCBug
Diagnostics Manual, listed in Appendix A. A-1
Examine the environmental
parameters and make any
changes needed.
ENV - Set Environment 6-3
You may also wish to obtain the PPCBug
Firmware Package User’s Manual, listed in
Appendix A.
A-1
Program the MVME2400x
module and PMCs as needed for
your applications.
Preparing the MVME2400x Hardware 1-7
Programming 4-1
For additional information on PMCs, refer to thePMC
manuals provided with these cards.
You may also wish to obtain the
MVME2400-Series VME Processor Module
Programmer’s Reference Guide, listed in
Appendix A.
A-1
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