Teledyne Lecroy Summit Z3-16 Instruction manual

Introduction
Use this document for quick installation and setup.
If you experience problems or need more information, see
the Summit Z3-16 User Manual on the Installation DVD or
at the Teledyne LeCroy web site.
Please see the Readme file on the installation DVD for the
latest software version and for host machine requirements.
Summit Z3-16
PCI Express Exerciser
Quick Start
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Components
The package includes the following components:
• Summit Z3-16™ exerciser card
• Power Adapter
• x16 to x1 Edge Adapter
• x16 to x4 Edge Adapter
• x16 to x8 Edge Adapter
• USB and Ethernet cables
• PCIe Protocol Suite Software program DVD-ROM
• Quick Start Guide (this document)
Depending on configuration, the package may also include:
• PCIe Gen1/2/3 Test Platform for Host Emulation
Please see the Summit Z3-16 User Manual on the
installation DVD for component specifications and further
details.
Summit Z3-16 Exerciser Card
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Unpacking the Exerciser
Inspect the received shipping container for any damage. Unpack the container and account for each of the system
components listed on the accompanying packing list. Visually inspect each component for absence of damage.
In the event of damage, notify the shipper and Teledyne LeCroy. Retain all shipping materials for shipper’s inspection.
Unpacking the Exerciser
Inspect the received shipping container for any damage. Unpack the container and account for each of the system
components listed on the accompanying packing list. Visually inspect each component for absence of damage.
In the event of damage, notify the shipper and Teledyne LeCroy. Retain all shipping materials for shipper’s inspection.
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Exerciser Card - Front
Power Socket: For the 12 V DC Power Adapter
USB Type B Host Machine Connector: Links an Exerciser to the
host machine for the purpose of downloading scripts and
controlling the behavior of the Exerciser. Note: Use either USB or
Ethernet, not both.
Ethernet Port: GIGE Connectivity allows connection to an
Ethernet network and sharing of Analyzer/Exerciser resources by
multiple engineers. Note: Use either USB or Ethernet, not both.
x16 PCIe Edge Connector: Use the Edge Adapters to connect to
x8, x4, or x1 slots.
Exerciser Card - Rear
Power LED: On/Off
Train LED: Indicates whether the link is TRAINED or not.
Transmitter and Receiver LEDs: 16 LEDs for Transmitting lanes
and 16 LEDs for Receiving lanes, with Green = no error and
Yellow = error.
Speed LEDs: 3 LEDs indicate operating speed: 8 GT/s for Gen3,
5 GT/s for Gen2, and 2.5 GT/s for Gen1.
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PCIe Gen1/2/3 Test Platform
AC Power Connector: Operates at 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 500 W.
Power Switch: On/Off switch.
DUT PCIe x16 Connector: Supplies 3.3 V up to 3 A and 12 V up
to 5.5 A.
Summit Z3-16 Exerciser Power Connector: 2-pin DC power
connector to provide power for Summit Z3
Reference Clock In Connector: Connects external reference
clock source, selectable by an external clock selection switch.
Clock is delivered to both PCIe slots.
Reference Clock Out Connector: Provides external reference
clock output.
Summit Z3-16 Slot Connector: Powered by PCIe Gen1/2/3 Test
Platform. Can be used with other equipment.
DUT Slot Connector: The DUT Power switch controls power to
this slot and to auxiliary power.
DUT Power Connector: 6-pin power connector supplies 12 V up
to 6.25 A for graphics cards (cable provided). 8-pin power
connector supplies 12 V up to 12.5 A for graphics cards (cable
provided).
Output Connectors: 2 output iPass connectors for use with
Protocol Analyzer
To Analyzer (15:8) Connector: Connects to Summit T3-16
Analyzer (lanes 15:8). This is an optional connection for users
adding a Summit T3-16 Analyzer to their setup.
To Analyzer (7:0) Connector: Connects to Summit T3-16
Analyzer (lanes 7:0). This is an optional connection for users
adding a Summit T3-16 Analyzer to their setup.
DUT PRSN LEDs: 4 LEDs indicate whether x1, x4, x8, or x16
signals are present.
Power Monitor LEDs: 2 LEDs monitor power to lower PCIe slot:
3.3 V or 12 V.
Auxiliary DUT Power LEDs: 2 LEDs monitor power to the DUT:
3.3 V or 12 V.
System Power On/Off Switch: Powers the PCIe Gen1/2/3 Test
Platform on or off.
SSC Switch: When using the internal reference clock, turns
Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) on or off. If using external
reference clock, switch has no effect.
Reference Clock Switch: Selects the internal or external clock.
Clock is delivered to both PCIe slots.
DUT Power Switch: Switches both auxiliary and slot DUT power
on or off.
Reset Bus Button: Emulates PE reset.
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Installing the Software
In general, the higher the performance of the host machine, the better user experience you get. Please refer to the Readme notes and Summit
Z3-16 User Manual for recommended configurations and additional information. User manuals for your Teledyne LeCroy PCI Express products
can be found in:
Start > All Programs > LeCroy > PCIe Protocol Suite Documents.
To install the software, follow the steps below:
Note: You must install the software before connecting the Analyzer to the host machine for the first time.
Refer to the System Requirements in the readme file for information about the exact Windows operating systems supported.
1. Insert the installation disc into the host machine's DVD drive.
2. Typically, the installation process will automatically start. If it doesn't, browse to the 'Autorun' folder on the installation disc, then double-click
the 'autorun.exe' file.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Note: If you get an error message during installation of the drivers, consult your system administrator.
Start > All Programs > LeCroy > PCIe Protocol Suite
Software installation can also be downloaded from the Teledyne LeCroy website.
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7Setting Up and Connecting the Summit Z3-16 Exerciser
You can connect the Exerciser to the host machine using USB or Ethernet.
Using an Ethernet Connection
To set up the Exerciser using an Ethernet connection:
1. Install PCIe Protocol Analysis on the host machine.
2. Connect the Exerciser to a 100-volt to 240-volt, 50 Hz to
60 Hz, 120 W power outlet using the provided power cord.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable between the Ethernet port on the
Exerciser and a Ethernet port in the local network.
4. Power on the Exerciser by plugging the 12-V DC power cable
into the Exerciser Card and then into the PCIe Gen1/2/3 Test
Platform.
Note 1: No driver installation is needed for Summit Z3-16 to
operate over a network.
Note 2: At power-on, the Exerciser initializes and performs a
self-diagnostic.
Note 3: Summit Z3 is configured at the factory to use dynamic IP
setting and will get all required network parameters from the
DHCP server on your network. If the DHCP server is not
available, or to connect Summit Z3 directly to the host
machine, you can reconfigure the network settings through
the PCIe Protocol Analysis (see Summit Z3-16 User Manual).
Connecting to Summit Z3-16 in the software
Start the PCIe Protocol Analysis and perform the following
procedure to connect to a Summit Z3-16 analyzer over the
network.
1. Select the Setup > All connected devices… menu in the
PCIe Protocol Analysis application to display the Analyzer
Devices dialog.
The Summit devices in the list are marked:
•Locked: Some other client on the network is already
connected to that device
•Ready to connect: Available for connection
2. Select your Summit Z3 device in the list and press the
Connect button to execute the connection procedure. After
the connection is established, the application displays the
Connection Properties dialog.
3. Select an option:
•Automatically connect to the device: When the
application is started or when the named device appears
on the network while the PCIe Protocol Analysis
application is running on this computer, the PCIe
Protocol Analysis application will try to connect to the
named device.
•Ask if I want to connect to the device: When the
application is started or when the named device appears
on the network while the PCIe Protocol Analysis
application is running on this computer, the PCIe
Protocol Analysis application will display a message box
allowing you to connect to the named device.
•Take no action: When you start the application or when
the named device appears on the network while the
PCIe Protocol Analysis application is running on this
computer, you must connect manually to use the named
device.
Note: When you close the application on this computer (or
you perform manual disconnect), the application
disconnects from the device.
4. Press OK in the Connection Properties dialog. After you
finish the connect procedure, the Summit Z3-16 to which you
have connected is marked as Ready and you can use it for
recording.
Note: To disconnect from a device, display this dialog,
select the device, and click the Disconnect button.
Note 2: Summit Z3 will not appear in the Analyzer Device dialog
if it is connected on a different Subnet on your local
network. You can connect to it on the Subnet by
specifying its IP address in the Add Device dialog.

Trademarks and Servicemarks
Teledyne LeCroy, PCIe Protocol Suite, PCIe Protocol Analysis and
Summit T3-16 and Z3-16 are trademarks of Teledyne LeCroy.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc.
All other trademarks are property of their respective companies.
Changes
Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Teledyne LeCroy reserves the right to revise the information in this
document without notice or penalty.
Teledyne LeCroy Customer Support
Online Download
Periodically check the Teledyne LeCroy Protocol Solutions Group
web site for software updates and other support related to this
product. Software updates are available to users with a current
Maintenance Agreement.
Web: teledynelecroy.com/tm/software/PCIe
E-mail: [email protected]
Support: teledynelecroy.com/support/contact
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Connecting to the DUT and Generating Traffic
The Summit Z3-16 Exerciser Card can test both the host and device sides of a PCI Express link using the card alone or with the
Test Platform.
For Motherboards and Host Controllers
1. If not already powered off, power off the Summit Z3-16 Exerciser Card and the DUT.
2. Insert the edge connector into a PCI Express slot in the DUT. To connect to a x1, x4, or x8 slot, use an Edge Adapter.
For PCI Express Add-on Cards
1. If not already powered off, power off the Summit Z3-16 Exerciser Card, PCIe Gen1/2/3 Test Platform, and the DUT.
2. Insert the Exerciser Card into the PCIe Gen1/2/3 Test Platform.
3. Insert the male edge connector of the DUT into the PCI Express slot.
Power on the Exerciser and then DUT
Important: Power on the Exerciser Card before you power on the DUT.
1. Power on the Exerciser Card.
2. If testing a motherboard, power on the motherboard.
3. Open the PCIe Protocol Analysis application on the host machine. The Exerciser is now ready for traffic generation.
Generating Traffic
1. Use the default settings or set options in the Generation Options dialog box (see Summit Z3-16 User Manual).
2. Start the PCIe Protocol Analysis™ software, if necessary, and open an existing script file or create a new script.
3. Start generation by clicking the Start Traffic Generation button on the Status bar. This action causes the software to download the
script to the device. After download completes, the device starts executing the script. As the script executes, the Status bar displays
script progress. Note: Script execution can be terminated at any time by clicking the Stop Generation button on the toolbar.
Using a USB Connection
To set up the Exerciser using a USB connection:
1. Install PCIe Protocol Analysis on the host machine.
2. Connect the Exerciser to a 100-volt to 240-volt, 50 Hz to
60 Hz, 120 W power outlet using the provided power cord.
3. Connect the USB port to a USB port on the host machine
using a USB cable.
4. Power on the Exerciser by plugging the 12-V DC power cable
into the Exerciser Card and then into the PCIe Gen1/2/3 Test
Platform.
Note: At power-on, the Exerciser initializes and performs a
self-diagnostic.
5. Summit Z3 will be recognized by the host machine as a USB
device.
Follow the Microsoft® Windows® on-screen Plug-and-Play
instructions for the automatic installation of the Exerciser as a
USB device on your analyzing host machine. (The required
USB drivers are included on the Installation DVD and were
installed on your system when you installed the software.)
Click Finish when you see the message that says “Windows
has finished installing the software that your new hardware
requires” and the file has been installed in your host machine.
6. Start the PCIe Protocol Analysis, so you can start working
with Summit Z3.
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Environmental Conditions
• Temperature: Operating 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)
• Temperature: Non-Operating 14° F to 176° F (-10° C to 80° C)
• Humidity: Operating 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
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