EXM-HD. Expansion Module Hardware Reference. RadiSys Corporation S.W. Koll Parkway. Beaverton OR (503) FAX: (503)

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1 EXM-HD Expansion Module Hardware Reference RadiSys Corporation S.W. Koll Parkway Beaverton OR (503) FAX: (503) March 1994

2 EXM-HD Hardware Reference EPC and RadiSys are registered trademarks of RadiSys Corporation. MS-DOS, Windows, and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. August 1993 Copyright 1993, 1994 by RadiSys Corporation All rights reserved. Page ii

3 Hardware Warranty EXM-HD Hardware Reference RadiSys Corporation ("RadiSys") warrants the EPC system and component modules to the original purchaser for two years from the product's shipping date. If a RadiSys product fails to operate in compliance with its specification during this period, RadiSys will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge. The customer is, however, responsible for shipping the product; RadiSys assumes no responsibility for the product until it is received. This warranty does not cover repair of products that have been damaged by abuse, accident, disaster, misuse, or incorrect installation. RadiSys' limited warranty covers products only as delivered. User modification, such as the addition of memory arrays or other devices, may void the warranty, and if the product is damaged during installation of the modifications, this warranty does not cover repair or replacement. This warranty in no way warrants suitability of the product for any specific application. IN NO EVENT WILL RADISYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT EVEN IF RADISYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY PARTY OTHER THAN THE PURCHASER. THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WAR- RANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR- POSE OR USE, TITLE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. Repair or replacement as provided above shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy and RadiSys' exclusive liability for any breach of warranty. Page iii

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5 Table of Contents EXM-HD Hardware Reference 1. Product Description... 1 Specifications Installation... 3 Before Installation... 3 Insertion in an EXM Carrier... 3 Configuration... 4 The EPC BIOS... 4 Configuration using BIOS Setup Screen... 5 Connectors... 9 Troubleshooting Programming Interface Support and Service In North America Technical Support Bulletin Board Repair Services Warranty Repairs Non-Warranty Repairs Arranging Service In Other Countries Figures Figure 1. EXM Setup Screen... 5 Figure 2. EXM Slot Numbering... 6 Tables Table 1. EXM-HD Environmental and Electrical Specifications... 2 Table 2. OB1 Configuration Bit Definition... 6 Table 3. Troubleshooting Suggestions... 9 Page v

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7 1. Product Description 1 1 The EXM-HD is an EXM expansion module containing an IDE (integrated drive electronics) hard disk. It provides a fully functional hard disk in a single EXM slot form factor. The EXM-HD expansion module is compatible with all PC operating systems because the IDE hard disk is fully PC-compatible at the hardware level. The construction and definition of the EXM-HD prohibits its use in several logical and mechanical configurations. The contexts in which an EXM-HD may not be used are the following: In the same system with an EXM-9 disk controller unless the EXM-HD and EXM-9 are not enabled at the same time In the same system with another EXM-HD or EXM-MX, unless at most one hard disk is enabled at the same time In the same system with an EXP-MX mass storage module In any VXI system, or in an EPC-6 system. The EXM-HD200 cannot be used in an EPC-3 or in an EXP-MC module carrier. Page 1

8 1 1 Specifications EXM-HD Hardware Reference Environmental Temperature (Ambient) operating 5 C to 50 C 10 C per hour max excursion gradient storage -40 to 65 C 20 C per hour max excursion gradient Humidity operating 10% - 90% non condensing 26 C max wet bulb storage 10% - 90% non condensing 46 C max wet bulb Altitude operating -60 m to 3000 m storage -60 m to 12,000 m Vibration (measured on operating 1.0 g acceleration over Hz sine wave (peak to peak), 1 oct/min sine sweep the hard drive) storage 2.0 g acceleration over Hz sine wave (peak to peak), 1 oct/min sine sweep Shock operating 10 g, 10 ms duration, half-sine shock pulse (measured on the hard drive) storage 50 g, 11 ms duration, half-sine shock pulse Electrical Current maximum 1.2A typical 0.6A Other Weight 11 oz (310 g) EXM IDE address 3F6 & 3F7 interface Interrupt IRQ 14 Table 1. EXM-HD Environmental and Electrical Specifications. Page 2

9 2. Installation Before installing your EXM-HD, you should unpack and inspect it for shipping damage. 2 2 DO NOT REMOVE THE MODULE FROM ITS ANTI-STATIC BAG UNLESS YOU ARE IN A STATIC-FREE ENVIRONMENT. THE EXM-HD, LIKE MOST OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES, IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO ESD DAMAGE. ESD DAMAGE IS NOT ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY OBVIOUS, IN THAT IT CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL BREAKDOWN IN SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES THAT MIGHT NOT IMMEDIATELY RESULT IN A FAILURE. ENSURE THAT THE INSTALLATION PROCESS AS DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALSO PERFORMED IN A STATIC-FREE ENVIRONMENT. Before Installation Before inserting the EXM-HD into the system, check the drive type label on the side of the unit. Write down the appropriate drive type to use for this module. You will need this information later. Insertion in an EXM Carrier Insertion of the EXM-HD into an EXM carrier is straightforward. Remove any blank EXM panel from the carrier (by unscrewing the thumbscrews) and insert the EXM- HD into the cardguides. Firmly press the EXM-HD front panel to ensure that it has mated with the rear connector, and secure it with the thumbscrews. Page 3

10 EXM-HD Hardware Reference MAKE SURE THAT POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IS OFF. THE EXM IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE INSERTED OR REMOVED FROM A LIVE SYS- TEM. 2 2 WHEN INSERTING THE EXM, AVOID TOUCHING THE CIRCUIT BOARD, AND MAKE SURE THE ENVIRONMENT IS STATIC-FREE. Note the following restriction before you install the EXM-HD: The EXM-HD cannot be installed in any VXI system, nor can it be installed in an EPC-6 system. The EXM-HD200 cannot be installed in an EPC-3 or an EXP-MC module carrier. Configuration To use the EXM-HD, you will need to perform several steps to configure it logically into your system and prepare the hard disk for use: Enable it as an EXM module Specify the hard disk type in the CMOS setup Partition and format the hard disk for your operating system The EPC BIOS The BIOS in the EPC to which the EXM-HD is connected needs to be configured to enable the hard disk and specify the hard disk type. For the hard disk, the type identifies the basic hard disk parameters: the number of cylinders, heads, and sectors in the hard disk assembly. Follow the instructions in the EPC reference manual for your specific EPC model to invoke the BIOS setup function. This is typically done by pressing the CTRL-ALT-ESC keys simultaneously. EPC system configuration procedures differ slightly depending on BIOS versions. Page 4

11 Installation Configuration Using BIOS Setup Screen Establish the EXM-HD's configuration using the BIOS setup screen. To invoke the setup program, press CTRL+ALT+ESC at the operating-system prompt, or reboot your EPC, wait for the self-tests to complete, and press CTRL+ALT+ESC. Once in the setup program, a menu displays specifying which function keys are available for further configuration. Press the F2 function key to invoke the EXM menu. The screen display resembles Figure 1 below. 2 2 ID OB1 OB2 Slot 0 FF DB C D DE ED DC F5 91 Figure 1. EXM Setup Screen. The setup screen displays the EXM configuration data (in hexadecimal) stored in nonvolatile memory which the EPC uses at power-up to recognize and configure each installed EXM. The displayed data shows SLOT, ID, OB1 and OB2 for each installed EXM. Note that all slots are listed on the screen even if the actual system configuration does not have all the possible EXM slots. All slots not occupied by an EXM module should show an ID of FF and OB1/OB2 of indicating that no EXM is present. A typical value for the EXM-HD is shown in bold letters in slot 2. Slot, OB1 and OB2 are defined as follows: SLOT indicates the slot in which the EXM is installed. See the diagram below to determine which EXM slot the EXM-HD occupies. Note that dashed lines indicate EXM slots that may not be available on all systems. Page 5

12 EXM-HD Hardware Reference EXM Slots FDM Figure 2. EXM Slot Numbering. ID OB1/OB2 is a hard-wired ID value. Each EXM has a unique ID value. are two bytes of option information. To add or change an EXM configuration, use the cursor keys (arrows) to move between the fields on the screen. Move the cursor to the appropriate slot entry and type in the correct value. The ID for the EXM-HD is 7Dh. OB1 and OB2 are two bytes of option information. OB1 is a hexadecimal value derived by combining the following: Value Configuration 00 EXM-HD disabled 05 EXM-HD IDE interface enabled Table 2. OB1 Configuration Bit Definition. For example, a typical setting for OB1 would be 05h, indicating that the IDE interface is enabled. OB2 is not used and should be set to 00. Page 6

13 Specify the Hard Disk Type Installation A separate screen exists for specifying the fixed (hard) disk type. Check the function key menu to determine the appropriate function key to bring up the Fixed disk menu. The screen is similar to the one below. Fixed Disk Menu Fixed Disk Drive C: None 2 2 Fixed Disk Drive D: None First toggle to the AT option for drive C. Selection of this option causes a type line to appear. The type line allows you to select among a large variety of predefined drive types, or to specify the detailed parameters of a drive not defined by a predefined type. Toggle to the type number that matches the type number on the sticker on the side of your drive. Fixed disk Drive D: typically should be set to NONE After selecting the appropriate values, press F10 to save this data and return to the main Setup screen. When you are sure that the CMOS Setup data is correct, press F10 to save this data. Then press F5 to confirm the data and reboot. Low-level Formatting Caution! If you are using a drive type that is larger than the actual drive capacity, do not attempt to low-level format the drive. You may permanently damage the drive. No function is provided for low-level formatting IDE drives. All disk drives used by RadiSys are pre-formatted by the manufacturer. Modern disks, with automatic bad-block mapping, don't need low-level formatting. Page 7

14 EXM-HD Hardware Reference 2 2 Previous generations of hard disks sometimes needed to be formatted at a low level to set the interleave, map out bad sectors, or to clear the disk of all data. Disks were typically delivered by the manufacturer in an unformatted state, so several commercial programs are available that perform a low-level format. RadiSys does not supply nor recommend any particular program for this purpose. Disk Partitioning and Formatting The EXM-HD is shipped from the factory with no partition or high-level formatting. The hard disk must be partitioned and formatted for your operating system before you can load any software. Partitioning is the process of building the primary data structures on the hard disk that define the physical characteristics of the drive and divide the disk into one or more sections. Formatting (also called high-level formatting) is the process of actually building a file system on a disk drive partition - basically setting up each partition so that it "looks like" a file system. Partitioning and Formatting for DOS The following procedure requires a floppy drive be installed. The process for MS-DOS 5.0 is described here. Other operating systems have similar procedures, with different details. Refer to your operating system manual for more information. 1) Boot the system using the operating system SETUP diskette. 2) You are asked several questions. Follow the instructions on the screen until you see the following prompt: Allocate all free hard disk space for MS-DOS Allocate some free hard disk space for MS-DOS Do not allocate free hard disk space for MS-DOS The first option will be highlighted. You can allocate ALL the hard disk space by pressing ENTER. The SETUP program will partition the disk and reboot the system. The SETUP program will be re-invoked and automatically start formatting the disk. Note that you may choose to "Allocate some free hard disk space for MS-DOS" to allow multiple partitions on the disk. If you do, the process is slightly different. Page 8

15 Installation 3) The remainder of the installation process is automatic. Follow the instructions on the screen. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Solution Cannot access hard drive BIOS has not enabled the EXM-HD Check the entry in the BIOS setup screen EXM menu. 2 2 Cannot boot from hard disk. The fixed-disk type assumed by the BIOS is incorrect. There is another disk controller in the system interfering with the EXM- HD. The hard disk may not have been formatted as a system disk. Wrong drive type in the BIOS Setup. The partition may not be set Active. Check the drive type in the BIOS setup Fixed disk menu. Reread the configuration rules in Chapter 1. See your operating system manual for details on making a system disk. Check the BIOS setup screen against the drive type sticker to verify the correct drive type entry. Use the partitioning function for your operating system to activate the partition. Table 3. Troubleshooting Suggestions. NOTES Page 9

16 3. Programming Interface This chapter contains information needed to write custom software drivers for the EXM-HD. Anyone using the EXM-HD as a standard PC/AT compatible hard disk and floppy disk controller can ignore this chapter. The EXM-HD defines the following registers in the I/O space. 3 3 Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 I/O port Device ID Register Config Option Byte 1 Reg IDEN 0 CDEN 102 Data Register 1F0 Error / Write Precomp Reg 1F1 Sector Count Register 1F2 Sector Number Register 1F3 Cylinder Low Register 1F4 Cylinder High Register 1F5 SDH Register 1F6 Status / Command Register 1F7 Alt Status / Digital Out Reg 3F6 IDE interface Z IDE 3F7 Page 11

17 EXM-HD Hardware Reference Z = not driven onto EXM expansion interface on a read. The first two are standard EXM registers for device identification and configuration. The EXM-HD responds to accesses to these ports only if EXM interface line -EXMID is asserted. An 8-bit read from I/O address 100h returns the value 7D, the device ID of the EXM-HD. A read/write configuration register appears at I/O address 102h. The defined bits are 3 3 IDEN specifies whether the IDE interface and hard drive is enabled (1) or disabled (0). If IDEN and CDEN are set, the I/O addresses 1F0-1F7 and 3F6-3F7 are active. CDEN specifies whether the EXM-HD is enabled (1) or disabled (0). If disabled, the EXM-HD will not respond to the 1F0-1F7 and 3F2-3F7 I/O addresses; it will only respond to reads from I/O port 100h and reads and writes from I/O port 102h, and then only if EXM interface line -EXMID is asserted. The IDE interface defines bits 0-6 of address 3F7. Bit 7 is reserved and is not driven. For an explanation of the IDE registers, refer to documentation on any standard PC/AT fixed-disk and floppy drive interface. Page 12

18 4. Support and Service In North America Technical Support RadiSys maintains a technical support phone line at (503) that is staffed weekdays (except holidays) between 8 AM and 5 PM Pacific time. If you have a problem outside these hours, you can leave a message on voic using the same phone number. You can also request help via electronic mail or by FAX addressed to RadiSys Technical Support. The RadiSys FAX number is (503) The RadiSys address on the Internet is support@radisys.com. If you are sending or a FAX, please include information on both the hardware and software being used and a detailed description of the problem, specifically how the problem can be reproduced. We will respond by , phone or FAX by the next business day. Technical Support Services are designed for customers who have purchased their products from RadiSys or a sales representative. If your RadiSys product is part of a piece of OEM equipment, or was integrated by someone else as part of a system, support will be better provided by the OEM or system vendor that did the integration and understands the final product and environment. Bulletin Board RadiSys operates an electronic bulletin board (BBS) 24 hours per day to provide access to the latest drivers, software updates and other information. The bulletin board is not monitored regularly, so if you need a fast response please use the telephone or FAX numbers listed above. The BBS operates at up to baud. Connect using standard settings of eight data bits, no parity, and one stop bit (8, N, 1). The telephone number is (503) Page 13

19 EXM-HD Reference Repair Services Factory Repair Service is provided for all RadiSys products. Standard service for all RadiSys products covers factory repair with customers paying shipping to the factory and RadiSys paying for return shipment. Overnight return shipment is available at customer expense. Normal turn-around time for repair and re-certification is five working days. Quick Exchange services (immediate shipment of a loaner unit while the failed product is being repaired) or other extra-cost services can be arranged, but need to be negotiated in advance to allow RadiSys to pool the correct product configurations. RadiSys does not maintain a general "loaner" pool: units are available only for customers that have negotiated this service in advance. RadiSys does not provide a fixed-price "swap-out" repair service, as customers have indicated that issues of serial number tracking and version control make it more convenient to receive their original products back after repair. Warranty Repairs Products under warranty (see warranty information in the front of this manual) will have manufacturing defects repaired at no charge. Products sent in for warranty repair that have no faults will be subject to a recertification charge. Extended Warranties are available and can be purchased at a standard price for any product still under warranty. RadiSys will gladly quote prices for Extended Warranties on products whose warranties have lapsed; contact the factory if this applies. Customer induced damage (resulting from misuse, abuse, or exceeding the product specifications) is not covered by the standard product warranty. Non-Warranty Services There are several classes of non-warranty service. These include repair of customer induced problems, repairs of failures for products outside the warranty period, recertification (functional testing) of a product either in or out of warranty, and procurement of spare parts. Page 14

20 Support and Service All non-warranty repairs are subject to service charges. RadiSys has determined that pricing repairs based on time and materials is more cost-effective for the customer than a flat-rate repair charge. When product is received, it will be analyzed and, if appropriate, a cost estimate will be communicated to the customer for authorization. After the customer authorizes the repair and billing arrangements have been made, the product will be repaired and returned to the customer. A recertification service is provided for products either in or out of warranty. This service will verify correct operation of a product by inspection and testing of the product with standard manufacturing tests. There is a product-dependent charge for recertification. There are only a few components that are generally considered field-repairable, but, because RadiSys understands that some customers want or need the option of repairing their own equipment, all components are available in a spares program. There is a minimum billing charge associated with this program. Arranging Service To schedule service for a product, please call RadiSys Technical Support directly at (503) Have the product model and serial numbers available, along with a description of the problem. A Technical Support representative will issue a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number, a code number by which we track the product while it is being processed. Once you have received the RMA number, follow the instructions of the Technical Support representative and return the product to us, freight prepaid, with the RMA number clearly marked on the exterior of the package. If possible re-use the original shipping containers and packaging. In any case, be sure you follow good ESD-control practices when handling the product, and ensure that anti-static bags and packing materials with adequate padding and shockabsorbing properties are used. Ship the product, freight prepaid, to Product Service Center RadiSys Corporation SW Koll Parkway Beaverton, Oregon Page 15

21 EXM-HD Reference When shipping the product, include the following information: return address, contact names and phone numbers in purchasing and engineering, and a description of the suspected problem. Any ancillary information that might be helpful with the debugging process will be appreciated. Other Countries Contact the sales organization from which you purchased your RadiSys product for service and support. Page 16