About this manual, Overview of contents – Artesyn MVME4100 Single Board Computer Installation and Use (June 2014) User Manual
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MVME4100 Single Board Computer Installation and Use (6806800H18G)
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About this Manual
Overview of Contents
This manual provides the information required to install and configure an MVME4100 Single
Board Computer. Additionally, this manual provides specific preparation and installation
information and data applicable to the board.
The MVME4100 single-board computer, with the Freescale MPC8548E system-on-chip (SoC)
processor, provides a high-performance, cost-effective continuation for currently deployed
VME infrastructure.
This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices:
, lists the features of the MVME4100 base board, standard compliances,
and model numbers for boards and accessories.
Chapter 2, Hardware Preparation and Installation
, includes a description of the MVME4100,
unpacking instructions, environmental, thermal, and power requirements, and how to prepare
and install the base board, transition module, and PMC module.
Chapter 3, Controls, LEDs, and Connectors
, provides an illustration of the board components and
front panel details. This chapter also gives descriptions for the onboard and front panel LEDs
and connectors.
Chapter 4, Functional Description
, describes the major features of the MVME4100 base board.
These descriptions include both programming and hardware characteristics of major
components.
, describes the MVME7216E transition module used with the
MVME4100.
, describes the role, process and commands employed by the
MVME4100 diagnostic and initialization firmware MOTLoad. This chapter also briefly describes
how to use the debugger commands.
, describes the procedure for replacing a battery.
Appendix B, sRelated Documentation
, provides listings for publications, manufacturer’s
documents and related industry specification for this product.
, contains the cautions and warnings applicable to the use of this product.
, is a German translation of the Safety Notes chapter.