PXI ™ PXI-8170 Series User Manual PXI-8170 Series User Manual February 2000 Edition Part Number 322600A-01
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Important Information Warranty The PXI-8170 Series of embedded PXI computers are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period. This warranty includes parts and labor.
Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance* Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCC places digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industrialcommercial locations only) or Class B (for use in residential or commercial locations). Depending on where it is operated, this product could be subject to restrictions in the FCC rules.
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Contents About This Manual How to Use This Documentation Set ............................................................................xi Acrobat (Online) Documentation ....................................................................xi Conventions ...................................................................................................................xii Related Documentation..................................................................................................
Contents Chapter 4 BIOS Entering BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................... 4-1 Default BIOS Setup Settings ......................................................................................... 4-1 BIOS Setup for LCD Support........................................................................................ 4-1 Updating the BIOS ......................................................................................................
Contents Appendix F Common Questions Appendix G Technical Support Resources Glossary Index Figures Figure 1-1. PXI-8170 Embedded Computer ............................................................1-2 Figure 2-1. PXI-8170 Series Block Diagram ...........................................................2-2 Figure 3-1. Figure 3-2. Figure 3-3. PXI-8170 Series I/O Board Parts Locator Diagram..............................3-3 PXI-8170 Series CPU Board Parts Locator Diagram ...........................
Contents Tables Table 1-1. PXI-8170 Series Peripherals Overview ................................................ 1-5 Table 3-1. Table 3-2. Table 3-3. Jumpers on CPU Board......................................................................... 3-1 Switches on CPU Board........................................................................ 3-2 Jumpers on I/O Board ........................................................................... 3-3 Table C-1.
About This Manual This manual contains detailed instructions for installing and configuring your National Instruments PXI-8170 Series embedded computer kit. The PXI-8170 Series includes all models of the PXI-8170 embedded PXI computer. How to Use This Documentation Set Begin by reading Set Up Your PXI-8170 Series Controller, a brief quick-start guide that describes how to install and get started with your controller.
About This Manual Conventions The following conventions appear in this manual: This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information. This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash. This icon denotes a warning, which advises you of precautions to take to avoid being electrically shocked. bold Bold text denotes items that you must select or click on in the software, such as menu items and dialog box options.
About This Manual Related Documentation The following documents contain information you may find helpful as you read this manual: • PICMG 2.0 R2.1 CompactPCI Specification, PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group • IEEE Standard P1284.1-1997 (C/MM) Standard for Information Technology for Transport Independent Printer/System Interface • PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.1, PCI Special Interest Group • PXI Specification, Revision 1.
1 Introduction This chapter describes the PXI-8170 Series of embedded PXI computers, what you need to get started, optional equipment and software, and gives an overview of the directory structure on your hard drive. Overview The PXI-8170 Series controller is a 3U PXI/CompactPCI embedded computer based on the Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) bus and Industry Standard Architecture (ISA).
Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1-1. PXI-8170 Embedded Computer What You Need to Get Started ❑ PXI-8170 Series embedded controller ❑ PXI bus mainframe ❑ PS/2 keyboard or USB (Windows 98 only) keyboard ❑ Serial, PS/2, or USB (Windows 98 only) mouse ❑ Monitor with VGA or better resolution Note For PXI-8170 installation instructions, refer to the Installing the PXI-8170 Series section in Chapter 3, PXI-8170 Series Installation. PXI-8170 Series User Manual 1-2 www.ni.
Chapter 1 Introduction Hardware Description Benefits of PXI The PXI-8170 Series PXI/CompactPCI embedded computer is a high-performance CompactPCI-compatible system controller that is compatible with the PXI bus specification. PXI defines a compact modular PC platform for industrial instrumentation. PXI leverages the PCI bus, which is the de facto standard for today’s desktop computer software and hardware designs.
Chapter 1 Introduction hard drive. The mechanical assembly of the PXI-8170 mounts these devices to the PXI-8170 main board so you can remove the entire unit intact. This eases integration issues and cabling. The PXI-8170 plugs directly into the system controller slot and expands to the left, thus preserving all usable PXI slots for user-defined peripheral devices. PXI-8170 Series Models Currently, the PXI-8170 Series consists of a 450 MHz Pentium III model and a 700 MHz Pentium III model.
Chapter 1 • Introduction Front-panel connectors: • – RS-232 Serial – Extended Capabilities Parallel (ECP) – VGA Controller – Universal Serial Bus (USB) – PS/2-style keyboard – PS/2-style mouse Two front-panel LEDs that show PC status – POWER OK LED indicates that the power is on and reset is no longer asserted. – DRIVE LED indicates when an access to the internal hard disk is occurring.
Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1-1.
Chapter 1 Introduction National Instruments Software National Instruments has developed several software kits that you can use with the PXI-8170 Series. The software is already installed on your hard drive. NI-DAQ has an extensive library of functions that you can call from your application programming environment.
Chapter 1 Introduction Files and Directories Installed on Your Hard Drive Your hard drive includes a directory called images in its root that contains software and soft copies of manuals for the operating system and peripherals. The directory structure under the images directory is logically organized into several levels. In the images directory itself, you will find a manuals directory, an os directory, and directories for each of the peripherals of your computer.
2 Functional Overview This chapter contains functional descriptions of each major logic block on the PXI-8170 Series embedded computers. PXI-8170 Functional Description The PXI-8170 is a modular PC in a PXI 3U-size form factor.
Chapter 2 Functional Overview Figure 2-1 is a functional block diagram of the PXI-8170 Series. Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown.
Chapter 2 Functional Overview The PXI-8170 consists of the following logic blocks on the CPU module and the I/O (daughter card) module. The CPU module has the following logic blocks: • Slot 1 CPU is the socket definition for the Intel Pentium II and III processor families. • The SO-DIMM block consists of two 64-bit SDRAM sockets that can hold up to 128 MB each. • The Chip Set North Bridge connects to the CPU, SDRAM, AGP port, and PCI bus.
3 PXI-8170 Series Installation This chapter contains basic instructions for setting up the PXI-8170 embedded computer. You can use this chapter as a guide to configure and operate your PXI system quickly using the PXI-8170 Series. This chapter assumes that you intend to perform a basic configuration as follows: • You have one PXI mainframe in which you will be using the PXI-8170. • You will use the default settings. The PXI-8170 Series default settings are listed below.
Chapter 3 PXI-8170 Series Installation Table 3-1.
Chapter 3 PXI-8170 Series Installation Table 3-3.
Chapter 3 PXI-8170 Series Installation Figure 3-2 shows the CPU board. 6 1 2 1 2 3 3 J4 S1 S2 4 5 4 5 6 SO-DIMM Sockets J7 S3 Figure 3-2. PXI-8170 Series CPU Board Parts Locator Diagram Installing the PXI-8170 Series This section contains general installation instructions for the PXI-8170. Consult your PXI mainframe user manual for specific instructions and warnings. 1. Plug in your mainframe before installing the PXI-8170.
Chapter 3 PXI-8170 Series Installation 3. Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body. 4. Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Align the PXI-8170 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot. Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the PXI-8170.
Chapter 3 PXI-8170 Series Installation Figure 3-3 shows a PXI-8170 installed in the system controller slot of a National Instruments PXI-1000 mainframe. You can place PXI devices in any other slot. 1 2 5 3 4 1 2 PXI-1000B Chassis PXI-8170 System Controller 3 4 PXI Board Injector/Ejector Handle 5 Injector/Ejector Rail Figure 3-3. PXI-8170 Installed in a PXI Mainframe PXI-8170 Series User Manual 3-6 www.ni.
Chapter 3 PXI-8170 Series Installation How to Remove the Unit from the PXI Mainframe The PXI-8170 Series is designed for easy handling. If you later decide to change any of the jumper settings or the amount of DRAM installed on the module, remove the unit from the PXI mainframe as follows: 1. Turn off power. 2. Remove the bracket-retaining screws in the front panel. 3. Press the injector/ejector handle down. 4. Slide the unit out of the mainframe.
4 BIOS This chapter contains information on Basic Input Output System (BIOS), the low-level interface between the hardware and PC software that configures and tests your hardware when you start up the system. This BIOS is an easy-to-use graphical user interface so you can configure system aspects according to your needs. Entering BIOS Setup To enter the BIOS setup program, perform the following steps. 1. Turn on or reboot the system. A screen appears with a series of diagnostic checks. 2.
Chapter 4 BIOS • Both—Both the CRT and LCD Displays are always enabled. • Auto—If a CRT is connected to the controller at boot, only the CRT is enabled. If a CRT is not connected at boot, only the LCD is enabled. Note During the initial boot process, both the LCD and CRT displays are enabled. You must set the correct resolution for the LCD Display. See Appendix A, Configuring the PXI-8170 Series, for LCD resolution settings.
Configuring the PXI-8170 Series A This appendix describes how to configure the following options: • System RAM • System CMOS • LCD output • LCD resolution • Keyboard and mouse ports • Serial IRQ, INTP, and INTS connection • Onboard video Installed System RAM You can change the amount of installed RAM on the PXI-8170 Series by installing DRAM SO-DIMMs. Refer to Appendix B, Specifications, for more information on SO-DIMMs.
Appendix A Configuring the PXI-8170 Series W1 W1 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 5 6 a. Normal Operation (default) b. Clear CMOS Contents Figure A-1. System CMOS LCD Resolution and Enable The LCD output resolution can be switched between 640 × 480 and 800 × 600 or no LCD. Figure 3-6 shows the LCD resolution options. See Chapter 4, BIOS, for information about updating the BIOS to enable LCD support.
Appendix A Configuring the PXI-8170 Series Figures A-3 and A-4 show the keyboard and mouse options, respectively. a. PXI-8170 Front Panel (Default) b. Chassis Figure A-3. Active Keyboard Port a. PXI-8170 Front Panel (Default) b. Chassis Figure A-4. Active Mouse Port Serial IRQ, INTP, and INTS You can use jumper settings on the PXI-8170 Series to connect INTP on the PXI backplane to IRQ14 or NMI, as well as INTS to either IRQ15 or to serial IRQ.
Appendix A Configuring the PXI-8170 Series Figure A-5 shows the INTP configuration options and Figure A-6 shows the INTS configuration options. J7 J7 J7 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 3 4 5 6 5 6 5 6 b. IRQ14 Short Pins 1,3 a. No Connection (Default) c. NMI Short Pins 3,5 Figure A-5. INTP Configuration J7 J7 J7 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 3 4 5 6 5 6 5 6 a. Serial IRQ (Default) Short Pins 4,6 c. IRQ15 Short Pins 4,2 b. No Connection Figure A-6.
B Specifications This appendix lists the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications of the PXI-8170 Series embedded computer, and describes how to add RAM. Electrical PXI-8170 450 MHz PIII Processor Current (A) Voltage (V) Typical Maximum +3.3 3A 10 A +5 3.5 A 7A +12 0.05 A 1.0 A –12 0.01 A 0.1 A PXI-8170 700 MHz PIII Processor Current (A) Voltage (V) Typical Maximum +3.3 2.5 A 10 A +5 3A 6A +12 0.05 A 1.0 A –12 0.01 A 0.1 A Physical Board dimensions...........
Appendix B Specifications Compatibility ..........................................Fully compatible with PXI specification MTBF .....................................................Contact National Instruments Weight ....................................................1.1 Kg (2.4 lb) typical Environmental Temperature............................................0° to 50° C operating –20° to 70° C storage Relative humidity ...................................
C PXI-8170 Series System Resources This appendix describes the system resources available on the PXI-8170 Series embedded computer and where they are allocated. Because PCI is a relatively new addition to PCs, this appendix describes how PCI interrupts fit into a PC architecture before listing the devices that use them. PCI Interrupts PCI interrupts are more flexible than ISA interrupts because multiple devices can share these interrupts.
Appendix C PXI-8170 Series System Resources Table C-1. PXI-8170 Series ISA Interrupt Resource Allocations (Continued) ISA Interrupt PXI-8170 Series User Manual PCI Interrupt Device 5 PCI/None Plug and Play PXI Modules/Watchdog timer if enabled 6 None Floppy Drive 7 None LPT1 8 None RTC 9 PCI Plug and Play PXI Modules 10 PCI Plug and Play PXI Modules 11 PCI Plug and Play PXI Modules 12 None Mouse 13 None FPERR 14 None IDE 15 PCI Plug and Play PXI Modules C-2 www.ni.
D LED Indicators This appendix describes how to interpret the status of the PXI-8170 Series computer by reading the LEDs on the front panel. Interface Status and Access LEDs POWER OK When lit, the POWER OK LED indicates that the power is on and the PXI-8170 is out of reset. DRIVE LED The DRIVE LED indicates when an access to the internal hard disk drive is occurring.
E Front Panel and Connectors This appendix describes the front panel and connectors on the PXI-8170 Series embedded computer. The PXI-8170 Series has the following front panel connectors: • VGA Controller • Extended Capabilities Parallel (ECP) • PS/2-Style Keyboard • PS/2-Style Mouse • Universal Serial Bus (USB) • RS-232 Serial Note The illustrations in this appendix show the mating face of the connectors. An asterisk suffix (*) on a signal name indicates that the signal is active low.
2.508 [63.70] Front Panel and Connectors .031 [.079] Appendix E 3.753 [95.33] 2.965 [75.3] 2.504 [63.59] 2.004 [50.90] 1.856 [47.13] 1.448 [36.78] .980 [24.88] 2.550 [64.77] 2.517 [63.93] .961 [24.40] 0 0 Figure E-1. PXI-8170 Front Panel Layout and Dimensions PXI-8170 Series User Manual E-2 www.ni.
Appendix E Front Panel and Connectors Keyboard and Mouse Figure E-2 shows the location and pinouts for the keyboard and mouse connectors on the PXI-8170 Series. Table E-1 lists and describes the keyboard and mouse connector signals. AMP manufactures a mating connector with part numbers 212437-4 (housing), 212435-7 (ferrule), and 66735-4 (pin contact). 4 6 2 Keyboard 1 3 5 4 6 2 Mouse 1 3 5 Figure E-2. Keyboard and Mouse Connectors Location and Pinout Table E-1.
Appendix E Front Panel and Connectors VGA Figure E-3 shows the location and pinouts for the VGA connector on the PXI-8170 Series. Table E-2 lists and describes the VGA connector signals. AMP manufactures a mating connector with part numbers 748364-1 (housing) and 748333-2 (pin contact). 5 10 15 VGA 1 6 11 Figure E-3. VGA Connector Location and Pinout Table E-2.
Appendix E Front Panel and Connectors Table E-2. VGA Connector Signals (Continued) Pin Signal Name Signal Description 11 NC Not Connected 12 SD Serial Data 13 HSync Horizontal Sync 14 VSync Vertical Sync 15 SC Serial Clock COM1 Figure E-4 shows the location and pinouts for the COM1 connector on all models in the PXI-8170 Series. Table E-3 lists and describes the COM1 connector signal.
Appendix E Front Panel and Connectors Table E-3. COM1 Connector Signals Pin Signal Name Signal Description 1 DCD* Data Carrier Detect 2 RXD* Receive Data 3 TXD* Transmit Data 4 DTR* Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Ground 6 DSR* Data Set Ready 7 RTS* Ready to Send 8 CTS* Clear to Send 9 RI* Ring Indicator Parallel Port Figure E-5 shows the location and pinouts for the IEEE-1284 connector on the PXI-8170. Table E-4 lists and describes the IEEE-1284 connector signals.
Appendix E Front Panel and Connectors Table E-4.
Appendix E Front Panel and Connectors Universal Serial Bus Figure E-6 shows the location and pinouts for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector. Table E-5 lists and describes the USB connector signals. AMP manufactures a USB mating connector, part number 787633. USB 1 4 Figure E-6. USB Connector Location and Pinout Table E-5.
Appendix E Front Panel and Connectors PXI Connectors Figure E-7 shows the location and pinouts for the PXI connector on the PXI-8170 Series. Table E-6 shows the P2 connector pinouts for the PXI connector as it applies to the system controller slot (Slot 1). Table E-7 shows the P1 connector pinouts. A E A E 22 P2 Connector 1 25 P1 Connector 1 Figure E-7.
Appendix E Front Panel and Connectors Table E-6.
Appendix E Front Panel and Connectors Table E-7. P1 Connector Pinouts for the System Controller Slot Pin Z 25 GND 24 A B C 5V REQ64# ENUM# 3.3V 5V GND GND AD[1] 5V V(I/O) AD[0] ACK64# GND 23 GND 3.3V AD[4] AD[3] 5V AD[2] GND 22 GND AD[7] GND 3.3V AD[6] AD[5] GND 21 GND 3.3V AD[9] AD[8] M66EN C/BE[0]# GND 20 GND AD[12] GND V(I/O) AD[11] AD[10] GND 19 GND 3.3V AD[15] AD[14] GND AD[13] GND 18 GND SERR# GND 3.3V PAR C/BE[1]# GND 17 GND 3.
F Common Questions This appendix answers common questions you may have when using the PXI-8170 Series embedded computer. What do the LEDs on the front of the PXI-8170 mean? Refer to Appendix C, PXI-8170 Series System Resources, for a description of the front panel LEDs. What kind of monitor can I use with the PXI-8170? PXI-8170 computers that use Super VGA video output work only with monitors having a horizontal scan rate of at least 50 kHz and a vertical scan rate of 60 Hz.
Appendix F Common Questions How do I check the configuration of the memory, floppy drive, hard drive, time/date, and so on? You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup. To enter the BIOS setup, reboot the PXI-8170 and press during the memory tests. Refer to Chapter 4, BIOS, for more information. How can I boot from an external SCSI hard drive? 1. Enter the BIOS setup program as described in Chapter 4, BIOS. 2. Select BIOS Features. 3.
Technical Support Resources G This appendix describes the comprehensive resources available to you in the Technical Support section of the National Instruments Web site and provides technical support telephone numbers for you to use if you have trouble connecting to our Web site or if you do not have internet access. NI Web Support To provide you with immediate answers and solutions 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, National Instruments maintains extensive online technical support resources.
Appendix G Technical Support Resources Software-Related Resources • Instrument Driver Network—A library with hundreds of instrument drivers for control of standalone instruments via GPIB, VXI, or serial interfaces. You also can submit a request for a particular instrument driver if it does not already appear in the library. • Example Programs Database—A database with numerous, non-shipping example programs for National Instruments programming environments.
Glossary Prefix Meaning Value n- nano- 10 –9 µ- micro- 10 – 6 m- milli- 10 –3 k- kilo- 10 3 M- mega- 10 6 G- giga- 10 9 t- tera- 10 12 Symbols ° degrees Ω ohms % percent A A amperes AC Alternating Current ASIC application-specific integrated circuit B B bytes backplane An assembly, typically a printed circuit board, with connectors and signal paths that bus the connector pins.
Glossary BIOS Basic Input/Output System. BIOS functions are the fundamental level of any PC or compatible computer. BIOS functions embody the basic operations needed for successful use of the computer’s hardware resources.
Glossary embedded controller An intelligent CPU (controller) interface plugged directly into the PXI backplane, giving it direct access to the PXI bus. It must have all of its required PXI interface capabilities built in. EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMI electromagnetic interference EPP Enhanced Parallel Port expansion ROM An onboard EEPROM that may contain device-specific initialization and system boot functionality F FCC Federal Communications Commission G g 1. grams 2.
Glossary instrument driver A set of routines designed to control a specific instrument or family of instruments, and any necessary related files for LabWindows/CVI or LabVIEW interrupt A means for a device to request service from another device interrupt level The relative priority at which a device can interrupt I/O input/output; the techniques, media, and devices used to achieve communication between machines and users IRQ* Interrupt signal ISA Industry Standard Architecture; the original PC b
Glossary N NI-488 or NI-488.2 The National Instruments software for GPIB systems NI-DAQ The National Instruments software for data acquisition instruments NI-VISA The National Instruments implementation of the VISA standard; an interface-independent software that provides a unified programming interface for VXI, GPIB, and serial instruments NMI Non-maskable interrupt; high-priority interrupt that cannot be disabled by another interrupt.
Glossary RMS Root mean squared. See gRMS.
Index A Acrobat (online) documentation, xi active keyboard port (figure), A-3 active mouse port (figure), A-3 adding RAM, B-2 Adobe Acrobat, xi B BIOS, 4-1 See also CMOS checking settings, F-2 default settings, 4-1 entering setup, 4-1 logic block, 2-3 updating, 4-2 C chassis support, 1-6 chip set north bridge, 2-3 chip set south bridge, 2-3 CMOS, F-2 See also BIOS configuration, A-1 setting back to default, F-2 switch settings (figure), A-2 COM1, E-5 connector signals (table), E-6 connectors location and
Index I documentation Adobe Acrobat, xi how to use this documentation set, xi DRIVE LED, 1-5, D-1 IDE controller overview (table), 1-5 using SCSI hard drive in addition, F-2 IDE logic block, 2-3 images directory, 1-8 installation, 3-4 See also configuration electrostatic discharge damage (caution), 3-1 injector/ejector handle position (caution), 3-5 procedure, 3-4 PXI-8170 installed in a PXI mainframe (figure), 3-6 removing unit from PXI mainframe, 3-7 installed system RAM, A-1 interface status and acces
Index O keyboard and mouse, E-3 configuring, A-2 connector location and pinout (figure), E-3 connector signals (table), E-3 logic block, 2-3 overview (table), 1-6 keyboard port (figure), A-3 onboard video, A-4 online problem-solving and diagnostic resources, F-1 os directory, 1-8 overview of PXI-8170 Series, 1-1 P P1 connector pinouts (table), E-11 P2 connector pinouts (table), E-10 parallel port, 1-6, E-6 connector location and pinout (figure), E-6 connector signals (table), E-7 overview (table), 1-6 P
Index models, 1-4 monitor, F-1 National Instruments software, 1-7 overview, 1-1 peripheral expansion overview (table), 1-5 RAM, recommendations for adding, B-2 removing from the PXI mainframe, 3-7 serial IRQ, INTP, and INTS, A-3 setting up, 3-7 software, 1-7 specifications, B-1 electrical, B-1 environmental, B-2 physical, B-1 system resources, C-1 system slot functionality, 1-4 PXI-8170 Series benefits of PXI, 1-3 block diagram, 2-2 common questions and answers, F-1 configuring, A-1 connecting on the PXI
Index V serial ports, 1-6 See also COM1 connector serial RS-232, E-1 setting up the PXI-8170 Series, 3-7 socket 7 CPU, 2-3 SO-DIMM logic block, 2-3 SO-DIMMs from National Instruments (note), B-2 software, 1-7 National Instruments software, 1-7 NI-DAQ, 1-7 NI-VISA, 1-7 software-related resources, F-2 specifications, B-1 adding RAM, B-2 electrical, B-1 environmental, B-2 physical, B-1 switches. See jumpers and switches. system CMOS. See CMOS.
