SMART Embedded Computing PCIE-7217 Quick start guide

PCIE-7217
Installation and Use
P/N: 6806873A01B
October 2019

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About this Manual ...............................................................11
Safety Notes....................................................................17
Notice de Sécurité...............................................................25
Sicherheitshinweise .............................................................33
1 Introduction.................................................................41
1.1 Overview ...............................................................41
1.2 Hardware Description .....................................................42
1.3 Features ...............................................................42
1.4 Software Overview .......................................................43
1.5 Certified Compliances .....................................................43
1.6 Standard Compliances ....................................................44
1.7 Ordering and Support Information ...........................................44
2 Hardware Preparation and Installation ...........................................45
2.1 Overview ...............................................................45
2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the PCIE-7217 Card .................................45
2.3 Environmental, Thermal, and Power .........................................46
2.3.1 Environmental and Thermal Requirements ...............................46
2.3.2 Power Requirements ................................................47
2.4 Precautions ............................................................47
2.4.1 ESD Prevention ....................................................48
2.5 PCIE-7217 Card Installation and Removal .....................................49
2.5.1 PCIE-7217 Card Installation ..........................................49
2.5.2 PCIE-7217 Card Removal ............................................51
3 Functional Description........................................................53
3.1 Overview ...............................................................53
3.2 CPU Complex ...........................................................53
3.2.1 Processor.........................................................54
3.2.2 Platform Controller Hub ..............................................54

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3.3 DDR4 Memory ..........................................................54
3.4 Storage ................................................................55
3.4.1 On-board SSD .....................................................55
3.4.2 Socketed (M.2) SSD ................................................55
3.5 Ethernet Controller .......................................................55
3.6 USB ..................................................................55
3.7 UART (COM port) ........................................................55
3.8 Real Time Clock .........................................................56
3.9 Trusted Platform Module ..................................................57
3.10 Power .................................................................57
3.11 Temperature Sensors .....................................................57
3.12 Clock Distribution ........................................................58
3.13 Reset Management ......................................................58
4 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ...........................................59
4.1 Overview ...............................................................59
4.2 Connectors .............................................................59
4.2.1 PCIE-7217 Face Plate View...........................................59
4.2.2 PCI Express Edge Connector .........................................60
4.2.3 MaxCore™ Expansion Edge Connector .................................64
4.2.4 Console Access Port (USB Slave)......................................69
4.2.5 USB Host Ports ....................................................69
4.3 LEDs ..................................................................70
4.3.1 POST Code LEDs ..................................................70
4.3.2 On-board SSD Activity LEDs ..........................................70
4.3.3 M.2 SSD Activity LEDs...............................................72
4.3.4 Face Plate LEDs ...................................................73
4.3.5 Backplane Ethernet Communication Status/Activity LEDs ...................74
4.4 Controls ...............................................................75
5 BIOS .......................................................................77
5.1 Overview ...............................................................77
5.2 Accessing the BIOS Setup Screen ...........................................77
5.2.1 Menu Bar .........................................................79
5.2.2 Legend Bar........................................................79
5.2.3 Field Help.........................................................80
5.2.4 General Help ......................................................81

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5.3 Configuring BIOS Setup Settings ............................................81
5.3.1 Main Menu ........................................................81
5.3.2 Advanced Menu ....................................................83
5.3.2.1 Boot Configuration ..........................................84
5.3.2.2 Console Redirection Setup ...................................85
5.3.3 Security Menu .....................................................87
5.3.4 Power Menu.......................................................88
5.3.5 Boot Menu ........................................................89
5.3.6 Exit Menu .........................................................91
5.4 BIOS Boot Parameter .....................................................92
5.4.1 Information for Other Software.........................................93
6 Software....................................................................95
6.1 Overview ...............................................................95
6.2 Management CPU Software ................................................95
6.2.1 Installing Linux .....................................................95
6.2.1.1 Disk Installation ............................................96
6.2.1.2 Login ....................................................97
6.2.2 Firmware Upgrade ..................................................97
6.2.2.1 Query Command ...........................................98
6.2.2.2 Show Command ............................................98
6.2.2.3 Upgrade Command .........................................99
6.2.2.4 Upgrading the BIOS .........................................99
6.2.2.5 Upgrading the CPLD .......................................100
6.3 Other Operating Systems .................................................100
6.3.1 Microsoft Windows.................................................101
6.3.1.1 Drivers ..................................................101
6.3.1.2 Installation Procedures ......................................102
A Related Documentation ......................................................105
A.1 SMART Embedded Computing Documentation ................................105

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List of Figures
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Figure 1-1 PCIE-7217 Card .................................................. 41
Figure 1-2 Mechanical Layout .................................................42
Figure 3-1 PCIE-7217 Block Diagram ...........................................53
Figure 3-2 Location of Temperature Sensors ..................................... 57
Figure 4-1 PCIE-7217 Face Plate ..............................................59
Figure 4-2 POST LEDs ...................................................... 70
Figure 4-3 Location of On-board SSD Activity LED for CPU1 (D13) .................... 70
Figure 4-4 Location of On-board SSD Activity LED for CPU2 (D6) ..................... 71
Figure 4-5 Location of M.2 SSD Activity LEDs (D7 and D8) .......................... 72
Figure 4-6 Face Plate LEDs ..................................................73
Figure 4-7 Location of Backplane Ethernet Communication Status LEDs ............... 74
Figure 4-8 Reset Buttons S3 and S4, and Switch S1 Location ........................ 75
Figure 5-1 BIOS Setup Screen ................................................ 78
Figure 5-2 General Help Menu ................................................ 81
Figure 5-3 Main Menu ....................................................... 82
Figure 5-4 Advanced Menu ...................................................83
Figure 5-5 Boot Configuration ................................................. 84
Figure 5-6 Console Redirection Setup .......................................... 85
Figure 5-7 Security Menu .................................................... 87
Figure 5-8 Power Menu ......................................................88
Figure 5-9 Boot Menu ....................................................... 89
Figure 5-10 Exit Menu ........................................................ 91

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List of Tables
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Table 1-1 Certified Compliances .................................................43
Table 1-2 Standard Compliances ................................................44
Table 2-1 Environmental and Thermal Requirements .................................46
Table 2-2 Power Requirements ..................................................47
Table 4-1 PCI Express Edge Connector 1 Pinout ....................................60
Table 4-2 MaxCore Expansion Edge Connector 2 Pinout .............................64
Table 4-3 Console Access Port (USB Slave) Pinout ..................................69
Table 4-4 USB Host Ports Pinout ................................................69
Table 4-5 On-board SSD Activity LEDs ...........................................71
Table 4-6 M.2 SSD Activity LEDs ................................................72
Table 4-7 Face Plate LEDs .....................................................73
Table 4-8 Backplane Ethernet Communication LEDs .................................74
Table 4-9 Switch S1 Settings ...................................................75
Table 5-1 BIOS Setup Menu Bar ................................................79
Table 5-2 Legend Keys ........................................................80
Table5-3 MainMenu .........................................................82
Table 5-4 Advanced Menu .....................................................83
Table 5-5 Console Redirection Setup .............................................86
Table 5-6 Security Menu .......................................................88
Table 5-7 Boot Menu ..........................................................89
Table 5-8 Exit Menu ..........................................................91
Table 6-1 List of Files in Delivery Package .........................................95
Table 6-2 Login Credentials ....................................................97
Table 6-3 Available Drivers ....................................................101
Table A-1 SMART EC Documentation ...........................................105

List of Tables
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About this Manual
Overview of Contents
This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices.
Safety Notes on page 17 provides information about the safety regulations that
should be observed while operating the product.
Notice de Sécurité on page 25 provides the French translation of the Safety Notes.
Sicherheitshinweise on page 33 provides the German translation of the Safety
Notes.
Introduction on page 41 provides a brief overview, product features, hardware and
software overview, standard safety compliances, and ordering and support
information.
Hardware Preparation and Installation on page 45 provides information about the
procedure for unpacking the product, environmental and power requirements,
precautions to take, and installation and removal instructions.
Functional Description on page 53 provides information about the functional blocks
in the PCIE-7217 card block diagram.
Controls, Indicators, and Connectors on page 59 provides information about the
controls, indicators, connectors, and pin assignments associated with the
PCIE-7217 card.
BIOS on page 77 provides the BIOS setup configuration information.
Software on page 95 provides the mCPU software information.
Appendix A, Related Documentation on page 105 provides a listing of related
product documentation.

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Abbreviations
This document uses the following abbreviations:
Abbreviation Definition
aCPU Application CPU
ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
AMQP Advanced Message Queue Protocol
BBS Basic Blade Services
BIOS Basic Input Output System
BMC Baseboard Management Controller
CPLD Complex Programmable Logic Device
CPU Central Processing Unit
DDR Double Data Rate
DIMM Dual In-Line Memory Module
DMI Direct Media Interface
DPC DIMM Per Channel
EFI Extensible Firmware Interface
ESD ElectroStatic Discharge
ESSD ElectroStatic Sensitive Device
FCU FUF Command-line Utility
FUF Firmware Upgrade Facility
GaaS Gaming-as-a-Service
GPU Graphics Processing Unit
JTAG Joint Test Action Group
HD High Definition
LED Light Emitting Diode
LPC Low Pin Count
LSB Least Significant Byte
mCPU Management CPU

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NVMe Non-volatile Memory Express
MAC Media Access Control
MCCS MaxCore Configuration Service
ME Management Engine
MSB Most Significant Byte
OS Operating System
PCH Platform Controller Hub
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
PCIe/PCIE PCI Express
PEX PCI Express Switch
PF Physical Functions
POST Power-On Self Test
PXE Preboot Execution Environment
SATA Serial ATA
SMBus System Management Bus
SO-DIMM Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module
SPD Serial Presence Detect
SPI Serial Peripheral Interface
SSD Solid State Device
SVID Serial Voltage Identification
TCK Test Clock
TDO Test Data Output
UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
USB Universal Serial Bus
VF Virtual Function
VM Virtual Machine
Abbreviation Definition

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Conventions
The following table describes the conventions used throughout this manual.
Notation Description
0x00000000 Typical notation for hexadecimal numbers (digits are 0 through F), for example
used for addresses and offsets
0b0000 Same for binary numbers (digits are 0 and 1)
bold Used to emphasize a word
Screen Used for on-screen output and code related elements or commands in body
text
Courier + Bold Used to characterize user input and to separate it from system output
Reference Used for references and for table and figure descriptions
File > Exit Notation for selecting a submenu
<text> Notation for variables and keys
[text] Notation for software buttons to click on the screen and parameter description
... Repeated item for example node 1, node 2, ... node 12
.
.
.
Omission of information from example/command that is not necessary at the
time being
.. Ranges, for example: 0..4 means one of the integers 0,1,2,3, and 4 (used in
registers)
| Logical OR
Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation which may result in minor or moderate injury

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Indicates a property or equipment damage message
Indicates a hot surface that could result in moderate or serious injury
Indicates an electrical situation that could result in moderate injury or death
Indicates that when working in an ESD environment care should be taken to
use proper ESD practices
No danger encountered, pay attention to important information
Notation Description

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Summary of Changes
This manual has been revised and replaces all prior editions.
Part Number Publication Date Description
6806873A01B October 2019
Re-brand to SMART Embedded Computing. Updated
English and German safety notes; added French safety
notes section. Updated operating temperature and power
requirements in Section 2.3. Added Section 6.3 for
Windows information. Updated the following areas:
Introduction Overview, Features, Compliance tables,
Ordering Information, Contact Center & CRC urls, PCIE-
7217 Card Installation and Removal, Functional
Description Overview, Storage, Ethernet Controller, USB,
BIOS Boot Parameter. Removed PCIe Connectivity and
MaxCore PCIE Management.
6806873A01A May 2019 Initial version

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Safety Notes
This section provides warnings that precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout
this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this equipment. You should also employ all other safety
precautions necessary for the operation of the equipment in your operating environment.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual
could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
SMART Embedded Computing intends to provide all necessary information to install and
handle the product in this manual. Because of the complexity of this product and its various
uses, we do not guarantee that the given information is complete. If you need additional
information, ask your SMART EC representative.
The product has been designed to meet the standard industrial safety requirements. It must
not be used in safety critical components, life supporting devices, or on aircraft.
Only personnel trained by SMART EC or persons qualified in electronics or electrical
engineering are authorized to install, remove or maintain the product.
The information given in this manual is meant to complete the knowledge of a specialist and
must not be used as replacement for qualified personnel.
Keep away from live circuits inside the equipment. Operating personnel must not remove
equipment covers. Only factory authorized service personnel or other qualified service
personnel may remove equipment covers for internal subassembly or component
replacement or any internal adjustment.
Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification of the equipment or
the warranty may be voided. Contact your local SMART EC representative for service and
repair to make sure that all safety features are maintained.
EMC
The product has been tested in a standard SMART EC system and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device in this system, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules,
EN 55032 Class A respectively. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the product is operated in a commercial, business or
industrial environment. The product conducts, radiates and uses radio frequency energy
and, if not installed properly and used in accordance with this user documentation, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operating the product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. If this
occurs, the user will be required to correct the interference at the user's expense. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by SMART EC could void the user's regulatory
compliance. Board products are tested in a representative system to show compliance with
the above mentioned requirements. A proper installation in a compliant system will maintain

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Safety Notes
the required performance. Use only shielded cables when connecting peripherals to help
assure that appropriate radio frequency emissions compliance is maintained. For proper
EMC shielding, only operate the system with faceplates installed and all vacant slots
covered or populated with filler cards.
The USB1, USB2 and CONSOLE interfaces are considered debug/maintenance ports.
During normal operation, no cables should be connected to these ports. Cables attached
to these ports during maintenance must not exceed a length of 10 feet (3 meters).
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference (VCCI) by Information Technology Interference. If this equipment is used in a
domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user
may be required to take corrective actions.
Grounding
If the product is not properly grounded, it may be damaged by electrostatic discharge.
The shelf is also fitted with an ESD jack/snap for use with conductive wrist straps. Make
sure the operator uses proper ESD protection.
Operation
Product Damage
High humidity and condensation on the product surface causes short circuits.
Do not operate the product outside the specified environmental limits.
Make sure the product is completely dry and there is no moisture on any surface before
applying power.
Overheating and Product Damage
When operating the product, make sure that forced air cooling is available in the shelf or
enclosure.
Operating the product without forced air cooling may lead to overheating and product
damage.
When operating the product in areas of electromagnetic radiation, secure the product in the
system using the front panel screws. Make sure the product is fully shielded by the
enclosure.

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Data Corruption
If power to the unit is removed while a firmware update is in progress to the product's flash
memory, the changes will not be saved or the flash memory may be corrupted. In such
case, the product is likely to remain in a non-operable state and will require reconditioning
by qualified repair services.
System Operation
System Overheating - Cooling Vents
Improper cooling can lead to card and system damage and may void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
Injuries or Short Circuits
To avoid damage or personal injury, always check that no hazardous voltage is present
before servicing equipment.
Installation
Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect installation and removal of the product can damage
circuits or shorten their life.
Before touching the product or electronic components, make sure that you are working in
an ESD-safe environment. Hold the product by its edges and do not touch any components
or circuits.
Restricted Access Area
This product is only to be installed in a restricted access area.
Product Damage
Before installing or removing an additional device or module, read the respective
documentation.
Incorrect installation of the product can cause damage to the product.
Use appropriate tools when installing or removing the card to avoid damaging the card.

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System Installation
System Damage
To avoid system damage, verify that the system environment meets the environmental and
power requirements given in this manual before installing the system. Before you begin to
set up and cable your new system, consider these guidelines:
Install the system safely. Make sure that cables and cords are out of the way.
Make sure that the set-up is comfortable for users.
Environmental contamination can impair system operation.
Locate the system in a stable area free of excess movement and jarring, and free of dust,
smoke, and electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Make sure that the temperature does not exceed the operating temperature given in the
environmental requirements in this manual and allow room for proper air flow for cooling.
Personal Injury or System Damage
A top-heavy rack can tip, causing damage to equipment and injury to personnel.
Use caution when pulling the system out of the rack, as it could fall and cause personal
injury.
If your system is the only one in the rack, make sure to mount the system in the lowest part
of the rack. If several systems are installed in one rack, start with the heaviest component
at the bottom. If the rack is equipped with stabilizing devices, make sure that they are
installed and extended so that the rack is secure. Then proceed to mount or service the
system.
Personal Injury
The system is heavy and improper handling may lead to muscle strain or back injury. Use
two people to lift the system, or use lifting aids and proper lifting techniques when handling
the system. Do not use the handles on the fans or PSUs to lift the system.
System Damage
During handling, shipping, and assembly, it is possible that pins, mounting screws, fans,
and other items became loose or damaged.
Do not operate a damaged system, as it may damage the devices that interface with the
system.