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About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sicherheitshinweise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231.2 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241.3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251.4 Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251.5 Standard Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261.6 Ordering and Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2 Hardware Preparation and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292.2 Unpacking and Inspecting SharpStreamer Pro Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292.3 Environmental, Thermal, and Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.3.1 Environmental and Thermal Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302.3.2 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.4 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312.4.1 ESD Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.5 SharpStreamer Pro Card Installation and Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322.5.1 SharpStreamer Pro Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332.5.2 SharpStreamer Pro Card Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3 Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353.2 CPU Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.2.1 Intel Skylake-H Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363.2.2 Intel Skylake PCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.3 DDR4 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373.4 SSD Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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3.5 Ethernet Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373.5.1 Interprocessor Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373.5.2 Backplane Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.6 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383.7 Interface Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.7.1 High Speed I/O Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383.7.2 Low Speed Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.7.2.1 Two-Wire Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393.7.2.2 SVID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.7.3 Boot Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393.8 Micro SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.8.1 MicroSD as Firmware Recovery Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413.8.2 MicroSD as Non Volatile Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413.8.3 MicroSD as Boot Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.9 Temperature Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413.10 Clock Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423.11 Reset Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423.12 JTAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434.2 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.2.1 SharpStreamer Pro Faceplate View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434.2.2 PCI Express Edge Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444.2.3 MaxCore™ Expansion Edge Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474.2.4 Console Access Port (USB Slave) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514.2.5 USB host ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.3 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524.3.1 POST Code LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524.3.2 microSD Activity LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534.3.3 Faceplate LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544.3.4 Interprocessor Communication Status/Activity LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554.3.5 Backplane Ethernet Communication Status/Activity LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
4.4 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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5 BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595.2 Accessing the BIOS Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.2.1 Menu Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625.2.2 Legend Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625.2.3 Field Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 635.2.4 General Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.3 Configuring BIOS Setup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 645.3.1 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 645.3.2 Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5.3.2.1 Boot Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 675.3.2.2 Console Redirection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5.3.3 Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705.3.4 Power Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 725.3.5 Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 735.3.6 Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.4 BIOS Boot Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765.4.1 Information for Other Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
A Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
A.1 Artesyn Embedded Technologies Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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Figure 1-1. Mechanical Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Figure 3-1. SharpStreamer Pro Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Figure 3-2. microSD Card Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Figure 3-3. Location of Temperature Sensors - Secondary Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Figure 4-1. SharpStreamer Pro Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Figure 4-2. General Usage LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Figure 4-3. Location of microSD Activity LEDs (D3 and D18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Figure 4-4. Faceplate LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Figure 4-5. Location of Interprocessor Communications Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Figure 4-6. Location of Backplane Ethernet Communication Status LEDs (D30, D31, D33) . . 56Figure 4-7. Location of Backplane Ethernet Communication Status LED (D27) Top . . . . . . . . . 56Figure 4-8. Location of Backplane Ethernet Communication LEDs (D28/D29) Bottom . . . . . . 57Figure 4-9. Reset Button S2 and S3 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Figure 5-1. BIOS Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Figure 5-2. General Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Figure 5-3. Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Figure 5-4. Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Figure 5-5. Boot Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Figure 5-6. Console Redirection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Figure 5-7. Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Figure 5-8. Power Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Figure 5-9. Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Figure 5-10. Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Table 1-1. Standard Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Table 1-2. Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Table 2-1. Environmental and Thermal Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Table 2-2. Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Table 4-1. PCI Express Edge Connector 1 Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Table 4-2. MaxCore Expansion Edge Connector 2 Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Table 4-3. Console Access Port (USB Slave) Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Table 4-4. USB Host Ports Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Table 4-5. Sleep Signal Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Table 4-6. CPU1 and CPU2 microSD Activity LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Table 4-7. Faceplate LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Table 4-8. Interprocessor Communication Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Table 4-9. Backplane Ethernet Communication LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Table 4-10. Switch S6 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Table 5-1. BIOS Setup Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Table 5-2. Legend Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Table 5-3. Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Table 5-4. Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Table 5-5. Boot Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Table 5-6. Console Redirection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Table 5-7. Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Table 5-8. Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Table 5-9. Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Table A-1. Artesyn Embedded Technologies - Embedded Computing Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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About this Manual
Overview of Contents
This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices.
Safety Notes on page 15 provides information about the safety regulations that should be observed while operating the product.
Sicherheitshinweise on page 19 provides information about German translation of the chapter, Safety Notes.
Introduction on page 23 provides a brief overview of the product features, hardware and software overview, standard safety compliances, and ordering information.
Hardware Preparation and Installation on page 29 provides information about the procedure for unpacking the product, environmental and power requirements, and installation and removal instructions.
Functional Description on page 35 provides information about the functional blocks in the SharpStreamer™ Pro PCIE-7210/7211 card block diagram.
Controls, Indicators, and Connectors on page 43 provides information about the controls, indicators, connectors, and pin assignments associated with the SharpStreamer™ Pro PCIE-7210/7211 card.
BIOS on page 59 provides the BIOS setup configuration information.
Related Documentation on page 79 provides a listing of related product documentation, manufacturer’s documents, and industry standard specifications.
AbbreviationsThis document uses the following abbreviations:
Abbreviation Definition
aCPU Application CPU
CPLD Complex Programmable Logic Device
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DPC DIMM Per Channel
FRU Field Replaceable Unit
GPIO General Purpose Input Output
HEVC High Efficiency Video Coding
ISP Internet Service Provider
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ConventionsThe following table describes the conventions used throughout this manual.
JTAG Joint Test Action Group
LPC Low Pin Count
mCPU Management CPU
MAC Media Access Control
MSO Multiple System Operator
OTT Over-the-Top
PCH Peripheral Control Hub
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
POST Power-On Self Test
SMBus System Management Bus
SOL Serial Over LAN
SPD Serial Presence Detect
SVID Serial Voltage Identification
TCK Test Clock
TDI Test Data Input
TDO Test Data Output
TDP Thermal Design Power
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol
VNC Virtual Network Computing
Abbreviation Definition
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
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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
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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, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury
Indicates a property damage message
Provides supporting information for a concept, procedure, or process.
Notation Description
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Summary of ChangesThis manual has been revised and replaces all prior editions.
Helpful information and tips.
Notation Description
Part Number Publication Date Description
6806800V01B June 2018 Updated marketing numbers for the SharpStreamerTM Pro PCIE-7210/7211. Technical and editorial enhancements to content. Document title change to SharpStreamerTM Pro. Removed chapter MaxCore Firmware.
6806800V01A March 2018 Initial version. Document title changed to SharpStreamerTM Pro PCIE-7210/7211
6806800U29D September 2017 Updated copyrights information and section BIOS Boot Parameter on page 76
6806800U29C February 2017 Added a section BIOS Boot Parameter on page 76
6806800U29B January 2017 Updated Chapter 6, Software Information, on page 83. Added MaxCore™ Firmware Upgrade, on page 67
6806800U29A October 2016 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.
Artesyn 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 Artesyn representative.
The product has been designed to meet the standard industrial safety requirements. It must not be used except in its specific area of office telecommunication industry and industrial control.
Only personnel trained by Artesyn 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 Artesyn representative for service and repair to make sure that all safety features are maintained.
EMCThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or
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modifications not expressly approved by Artesyn Embedded Technologies could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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 the required performance. Use only shielded cables when connecting peripherals to assure that appropriate radio frequency emissions compliance is maintained.
OperationProduct Damage
Surface of the Product
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
Operating the product without forced air cooling may lead to overheating and thus damage of the product.
When operating the product, make sure that forced air cooling is available in the enclosure.
Data Corruption
If power to the unit is removed while a firmware update is in progress to the card flash memory, the changes will not be saved or the flash memory may be corrupted. In such case the card is likely to remain in non-operable state and will require reconditioning by qualified repair services.
InstallationDamage 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 your are working in an ESD-safe environment.
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Product Damage
Incorrect installation of the product can cause damage of the product.
Only use appropriate tools when installing/removing the product to avoid damage/deformation to the card and/or PCB.
EnvironmentAlways dispose equipment that is finally taken out of operation according to your country’s legislation and manufacturer’s instructions.
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Sicherheitshinweise
Dieses Kapitel enthält Hinweise, die potentiell gefährlichen Prozeduren innerhalb dieses Handbuchs vorrangestellt sind. Beachten Sie unbedingt in allen Phasen des Betriebs, der Wartung und der Reparatur des Systems die Anweisungen, die diesen Hinweisen enthalten sind. Sie sollten außerdem alle anderen Vorsichtsmaßnahmen treffen, die für den Betrieb des Produktes innerhalb Ihrer Betriebsumgebung notwendig sind. Wenn Sie diese Vorsichtsmaßnahmen oder Sicherheitshinweise, die an anderer Stelle diese Handbuchs enthalten sind, nicht beachten, kann das Verletzungen oder Schäden am Produkt zur Folge haben.
Artesyn Embedded Technologies ist darauf bedacht, alle notwendigen Informationen zum Einbau und zum Umgang mit dem Produkt in diesem Handbuch bereit zu stellen. Da es sich jedoch um ein komplexes Produkt mit vielfältigen Einsatzmöglichkeiten handelt, können wir die Vollständigkeit der im Handbuch enthaltenen Informationen nicht garantieren. Falls Sie weitere Informationen benötigen sollten, wenden Sie sich bitte an die für Sie zuständige Geschäftsstelle von Artesyn.
Das System erfüllt die für die Industrie geforderten Sicherheitsvorschriften und darf ausschließlich für Anwendungen in der Telekommunikationsindustrie und im Zusammenhang mit Industriesteuerungen verwendet werden.
Einbau, Wartung und Betrieb dürfen nur von durch Artesyn ausgebildetem oder im Bereich Elektronik oder Elektrotechnik qualifiziertem Personal durchgeführt werden. Die in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Informationen dienen ausschließlich dazu, das Wissen von Fachpersonal zu ergänzen, können dieses jedoch nicht ersetzen.
Halten Sie sich von stromführenden Leitungen innerhalb des Produktes fern. Entfernen Sie auf keinen Fall Abdeckungen am Produkt. Nur werksseitig zugelassenes Wartungspersonal oder anderweitig qualifiziertes Wartungspersonal darf Abdeckungen entfernen, um Komponenten zu ersetzen oder andere Anpassungen vorzunehmen.
Installieren Sie keine Ersatzteile oder führen Sie keine unerlaubten Veränderungen am Produkt durch, sonst verfällt die Garantie. Wenden Sie sich für Wartung oder Reparatur bitte an die für Sie zuständige Geschäftsstelle von Artesyn. So stellen Sie sicher, dass alle sicherheitsrelevanten Aspekte beachtet werden.
EMVDas Produkt wurde in einem Artesyn Standardsystem getestet. Es erfüllt die für digitale Geräte der Klasse A gültigen Grenzwerte in einem solchen System gemäß den FCC-Richtlinien Abschnitt 15 bzw. EN 55022 Klasse A. Diese Grenzwerte sollen einen angemessenen Schutz vor Störstrahlung beim Betrieb des Produktes in Gewerbe- sowie Industriegebieten gewährleisten.
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Sicherheitshinweise
Das Produkt arbeitet im Hochfrequenzbereich und erzeugt Störstrahlung. Bei unsachgemäßem Einbau und anderem als in diesem Handbuch beschriebenen Betrieb können Störungen im Hochfrequenzbereich auftreten.
Wird das Produkt in einem Wohngebiet betrieben, so kann dies mit grosser Wahrscheinlichkeit zu starken Störungen führen, welche dann auf Kosten des Produktanwenders beseitigt werden müssen. Änderungen oder Modifikationen am Produkt, welche ohne ausdrückliche Genehmigung von Artesyn durchgeführt werden, können dazu führen, dass der Anwender die Genehmigung zum Betrieb des Produktes verliert. Boardprodukte werden in einem repräsentativen System getestet, um zu zeigen, dass das Board den oben aufgeführten EMV-Richtlinien entspricht. Eine ordnungsgemässe Installation in einem System, welches die EMV-Richtlinien erfüllt, stellt sicher, dass das Produkt gemäss den EMV-Richtlinien betrieben wird. Verwenden Sie nur abgeschirmte Kabel zum Anschluss von Zusatzmodulen. So ist sichergestellt, dass sich die Aussendung von Hochfrequenzstrahlung im Rahmen der erlaubten Grenzwerte bewegt.
Warnung! Dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen verursachen. In diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen.
BetriebBeschädigung des Systems
Durch hohe Luftfeuchtigkeit und Kondensation können Kurzschlüsse entstehen.
Betreiben Sie das Board nicht außerhalb der angegebenen Umgebungsgrenzwerte. Stellen Sie sicher, dass das Board vollstaendig trocken ist und sich keine Feuchtigkeit auf der Oberfläche befindet, bevor Sie Strom anschliessen.
Überhitzung und Beschädigung des Produktes
Betreiben Sie das Produkt ohne Zwangsbelüftung, kann das Produkt überhitzt und schließlich beschädigt werden.
Bevor Sie das Produkt betreiben, müssen Sie sicher stellen, dass das Gerät über eine Zwangskühlung verfügt.
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Fehlerhafter Datenbestand
Wenn sie die Spannungsversorgung des Produkts abschalten, während Programmdaten im Flashspeicher aktualisiert, werden, können diese Daten nicht korrekt gespeichert werden. In diesem Fall ist das Produkt mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit nicht mehr betriebsbereit und die Funktionsfähigkeit muß durch einen qualifizierten Reparaturdienst wieder hergestellt werden.
InstallationBeschädigung von Schaltkreisen
Elektrostatische Entladung und unsachgemäßer Ein- und Ausbau des Produktes kannSchaltkreise beschädigen oder ihre Lebensdauer verkürzen.Bevor Sie das Produkt oder elektronische Komponenten berühren, vergewissern Sie sich, daßSie in einem ESD-geschützten Bereich arbeiten.
Beschädigung des Produktes
Fehlerhafte Installation des Produktes kann zu einer Beschädigung des Produktes führen. Verwenden Sie geeignetes Werkzeug, um das Produkt zu installieren/deinstallieren. Auf diese Weise vermeiden Sie, dass das card oder die Platine deformiert oder zerstört wird.
UmweltschutzEntsorgen Sie alte elektronische Baugruppen stets gemäß der in Ihrem Land gültigen Gesetzgebung und den Empfehlungen des Herstellers.
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Introduction
1.1 OverviewThis chapter provides a brief overview of the SharpStreamerTM Pro cards, their features and applications, hardware and software overviews, standard compliance, and ordering information.
The Artesyn SharpStreamer Pro high performance video accelerator card enables service provider networks to offer HEVC video transcoding services quickly and dynamically. As an add-on card, the SharpStreamer Pro offers quick and scalable integration with MaxCore™ server architecture to meet the demands of Internet Service Providers (ISPss) and Multiple System Operators (MSOs).
With a focus on the high density and low power demands of video streaming applications such as Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming servers, mobile network optimization, video conferencing and broadcast equipment, Artesyn employs Intel® Xeon® (codename Skylake-H) GPU accelerated devices in small, scalable PCI Express card footprints that are easily deployable in off-the-shelf platforms. Each SharpStreamer Pro CPU is capable of up to eight streams of 1080p30 H.265/High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) transcodes, or four streams of 1080p60 H.265/HEVC transcodes. Each CPU offers one 4KP60 HEVC, or up to two 4KP30 HECV transcodes.
The SharpStreamer Pro solution is easily deployable, portable, and does not constrain operators to a single type of equipment to monetize OTT streaming content. It also offers network scalability for increased subscribers to pay as you go, adding more cards and density from small to large servers as needed. Compared to software-only solutions, the SharpStreamer Pro requires far fewer servers and much less operational cost to power video transcoding services.
The SharpStreamer Pro is equipped with a Software Development Kit comprising the Intel® Media Server Studio Essentials runtime files with the Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics P580 fixed-function hardware acceleration, monitoring and processor subsystems, operating systems, and management tools for easy integration with server host processing environments.
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1.2 Hardware DescriptionThe SharpStreamer Pro card is designed for the Artesyn MaxCore platform. The MaxCore is a platform with PCIe card slots for designing a highly scalable rack-mount appliance. MaxCore has the ability to implement many network connected servers within the same enclosure. The card has been designed to integrate into today’s industry leading platforms.
The SharpStreamer Pro is an Intel Xeon (codename Skylake-H) based PCI Express card for MaxCore server-based installations in a video broadcasting and data server environment.
The card provides two independent Intel Xeon (codename Skylake-H) CPU complexes. Each CPU complex is connected to the MaxCore fabric using a 3rd Generation PCI Express x8 (64 Gbps) connection through the PCIe standard card edge. A second MaxCore-specific card edge is used to provide power and additional I/O connections.
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1.3 FeaturesThese boards are not compatible with standard PCIe-based systems but are designed specifically for use in the MaxCore™ platform.The following are the main features of the SharpStreamer Pro:
PCIe full length, full height card 12.3 in x 4.4 in (312mm x 111.15mm)
The PCIE-7210 uses the Intel® Xeon® 2 GHz processor as accelerators
The PCIE-7211 uses the Intel® Xeon® 3 GHz processors
Two 10 Gigabit Ethernet controllers for interprocessor communication (82599)
Two DDR4 SODIMM modules connect to each Intel® Xeon® processor with 8 GB memory
Each CPU Complex consists of:
One uSD card slot supporting up to 32 GB
One USB 2.0 port on faceplate
One common serial console interface on faceplate
One on-board SATA SSD supporting up to 128 GB
One 1 GbE interface connected to each PCH for MaxCore communication (I210)
1.4 Software OverviewThe software is delivered in the form of software components. These software components contain necessary binaries, utilities, and tools to enable the SharpStreamer Pro card function as a management CPU (mCPU) or an application CPU (aCPU) for upgrading firmware and for media transcoding. See Appendix A, Related Documentation, on page 79 for a list of related manuals.
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1.5 Standard CompliancesThe SharpStreamer Pro card meets the following standards.
The SharpStreamer Pro card is designed to comply only with MaxCore Server.
1.6 Ordering and Support InformationUse the part numbers in the next table when ordering a card, supported software packages, or requesting support information. Consult your local Artesyn sales representative for more information.
Table 1-1. Standard Compliances
Standard Description
47CFR15 (FCC) Class A ANSI C63.4
EN 55032,CISPR 32 Class A
ICES-003 Class A
Radiated emissions
47CFR15 (FCC) ANSI C63.4
EN 55032, CISPR 32 Class A
ICES-003 Class A
Conducted emissions
EN 300 386 v1.6.1: 2012 EN 61000-4-2: 2009 ESD
EN 300 386 v1.6.1: 2012 EN 61000-4-3: 2010 Radiated immunity
EN 300 386 v1.6.1: 2012 EN 61000-4-4: 2012 EFT
EN 300 386 v1.6.1: 2012 EN 61000-4-11:2004 Voltage dips and interrupts
Table 1-2. Ordering Information
Part Number Description
PCIE-7211-2-0GBSharpStreamer Pro full length PCIe card, 2X Intel Core E3-1585, I210, no on-board SSD
PCIE-7211-2-32GB SharpStreamer Pro full length PCIe card, 2X Intel Core 3GHz Xeon E3-1585 v5, I210, 32 GB SSD per CPU, 16 GB RAM per CPU
PCIE-7211-2-128GBSharpStreamer Pro full length PCIe card, 2X Intel Core 3GHz Xeon E3-1585 v5, I210, 128 GB SSD per CPU, 16 GB RAM per CPU
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PCIE-7210-2-32GBSharpStreamer Pro full length PCIe card, 2X Intel Core 2GHz Xeon E3-1585 v5 (E3-1578Lv5) I210, 32 GB SSD per CPU, 16 GB RAM per CPU
Table 1-2. Ordering Information
Part Number Description
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Hardware Preparation and Installation
2.1 OverviewThis chapter provides information on unpacking and inspecting the SharpStreamerTM Pro card along with procedures and safety precautions to follow while handling the card. The environmental, thermal, and power requirements, and the installation and removal procedures of the card are also explained in this chapter.
2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting SharpStreamer Pro Card
Shipment Inspection
To inspect the shipment, perform the following steps:
1. Verify that you have received all items of your shipment:
One SharpStreamer Pro card
One printed copy of Quick Start Guide
One printed copy of Safety Notes Summary
Any optional items ordered
2. Check your shipment and report any damage or differences to the Contact Center at [email protected].
3. Remove the desiccant bag shipped with the card and dispose it according to your country’s legislation.
Use ESD
Wrist Strap
Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect installation and removal of the card can damage circuits or shorten their life. Make sure that you are working in an ESD-safe environment, before touching the card or electronic components.
Make sure the card is thoroughly inspected before installation. If any damage has occurred during transportation please contact our Contact Center immediately.
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2.3 Environmental, Thermal, and PowerThis section contains the environmental, thermal, and power requirements of the SharpStreamer Procard.
2.3.1 Environmental and Thermal Requirements
The following table provides the environmental and thermal requirements for the SharpStreamer Pro card.
Operating temperatures refer to the temperature of the incoming air passing across the card and out of the faceplate, not the temperature of the components.
Table 2-1. Environmental and Thermal Requirements
Requirement Operating Non Operating
Temperature 32°F to 95°F / (0°C to 35°C) -40°F to 158°F / (-40°C to 70°C)
Minimum Airflow
(Reference to sea level)400 LFM -
Temperature Change 86°F -hr /(30°C -hr) 30°C - hr (86°F - hr)
Relative Humidity 5% to 85% noncondensing5% to 90% noncondensing but not to exceed 0.024 kg (0.053 lb) of water per kg of dry air
Shock and Vibration 0.1Gs 5 to 200Hz EN 300 019-2-2 Class 2.3
Altitude Up to 1.12 mi / (1800m) Up to 7.46 mi / (12000m)
Card Damage
High humidity and condensation on the card surface causes short circuits.
Do not operate the card outside the specified environmental limits. Make sure that the card is completely dry and there is no moisture on its surface before applying power.
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2.3.2 Power RequirementsThe next table provides the typical power consumed by the SharpStreamer Pro card.
2.4 Precautions
Table 2-2. Power Requirements
Mode PCIe slot power with expansion connector
Idle 63.6 W (+/- 10%)
Active 82.2 W (+/- 10%)
Peak 138W (+/- 10%)
Idle: All two CPUs at Linux login prompt.
Active: When the CPUs are in transcoding state at room temperature.
Peak: When both CPUs are at 95°F / 35°C ambient temperature.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not overload the AC supply circuit that provides power to the chassis.
The card must be powered and connected only to a controlled voltage source.
To avoid shock, make sure that the power cables are connected to a properly wired and grounded receptacles.
Use ESD
Wrist Strap
Electrostatic Discharge
Do not touch the circuit with bare hands.
The static electricity of the human body may damage the ElectroStatic Sensitive Devices (ESSDs) on the circuit.
Make sure that you wear an ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) preventive wrist strap or anti static glove to prevent the static electricity from hurting you or damaging the device.
Keep your personal objects such as clothes and accessories away from the system. To prevent the static electricity from damaging the device, it is recommended to wear anti static clothes.
Pin Damage
If the card is not fully aligned with the interface in the backplane, too much force may twist the pins on the card or backplane. Do not exert heavy force when inserting the card.
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2.4.1 ESD PreventionStatic electricity may cause injury or damage the device. To minimize the damage, pay attention to the following points:
Before touching the card or electronic components, make sure that you are working in an ESD safe environment.
Before you operate the device, wear the ESD-preventive wrist strap. Both terminals of the ESD preventive wrist strap must contact well. One terminal touches your bare skin, and the other is inserted in the jack at the front or back side of the shelf.
Avoid moving as much as possible. Movement gathers static electricity around you.
Do not touch the solder point, pin, or bare circuit.
Do not leave the device in the place where others can operate it.
Install the device at once after you take it out of the anti static package. If you need to lay down the device, place it back in the anti static package. Do not lay the device on the shelf or cabinet.
Monitor the temperature and humidity of the equipment room. Warm air decreases the humidity but increases the static electricity in the room.
2.5 SharpStreamer Pro Card Installation and RemovalThis section contains the SharpStreamer Pro card installation and removal procedures.
Use ESD
Wrist Strap
Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect module installation and removal can damage circuits or shorten their life. Before touching the module or electronic components, make sure that you are working in an ESD safe environment.
Shipping the card along with a server is not recommended.
If you need to ship the card with the server, make sure the card is properly secured in the server. Necessary precautions must be followed to keep the card stable to avoid damage to the card.
For more information about securing the PCIe card in a server, refer to MaxCore product documentation.
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2.5.1 SharpStreamer Pro Card Installation To install the SharpStreamer Pro card, perform the following steps:
1. Use anti static pads and attach an ESD strap to your wrist. Attach the other end of the ESD strap to an electrical ground (For more details, refer to the section Precautionson page31).
2. Identify the system in which the SharpStreamer Pro card is to be installed.
3. Remove the system cover.
4. Insert the SharpStreamer Pro card into the PCIe slot, secure it, and ensure the card is properly fitted in the PCIe slot.
5. Lock the slot ejectors, close the system cover, and power on the system.
2.5.2 SharpStreamer Pro Card Removal
To remove the SharpStreamer Pro card, perform the following steps:
1. Make sure you are in an ESD-safe environment.
2. Power off the system, disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals and remove any cables connected to the card.
For detailed information about the PCIe card installation, refer to the MaxCore product documentation.
Make sure that the card has enough air flow after closing the system cover. Refer to the MaxCore MC3000 Platform Installation and Use manual for setting the fan speed accordingly.
The CPU transcoding performance is directly related to the airflow and cooling ability of the server in which the card is installed.
The heat sink can be extremely hot. Wait at least 30 minutes for the card to cool down.
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3. Remove the system cover.
4. Remove the screw holding the front panel bracket and gently pull the SharpStreamer Pro card from the slot.
5. Close the cover of the system.
6. Place the SharpStreamer Pro card in an ESD-protective bag and seal it securely.
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Functional Description
3.1 OverviewThis chapter describes the functional blocks of the SharpStreamer™ Pro card. The SharpStreamer Pro server accelerator card provides the processor subsystem for the Artesyn MaxCore system. TheSharpStreamer Pro comes in a PCI Express-like form factor with MaxCore-specific modifications and extensions.
The card has two Intel® Xeon® Processors with built-in graphics to transcode the video more efficiently and allow the host to handle other network functions.
This figure depicts the functional block diagram of the SharpStreamer Pro card.
Figure 3-1. SharpStreamer Pro Block Diagram
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3.2 CPU ComplexThe CPU complex of SharpStreamer Pro card is comprised of an Intel E3-1578Lv5 or E3-1585Lv5.
3.2.1 Intel Skylake-H ProcessorSkylake is the 6th generation of Intel's Processor Family. Built on a 14 nm process, each processor is 64-bit and multicore. Part of the H-processor line, both the Xeon E3-1578Lv5 and E3-1585Lv5 use the BGA1440 package and are connected to a discrete PCH. These processors also include an upgraded GT4/e graphics interface in the form of the Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics P580.
3.2.2 Intel Skylake PCHThe H-Processor line of the Skylake is offered in a two chip platform. Platform Controlled Hub (PCH) is a separate IC along with the E3-1578L v5 / E3-1585L v5 processor. PCH controls certain data paths and support functions used in conjunction with Intel E3-1578L v5 / E3-1585L v5 processor. The PCH provides extensive I/O support.
The following are some of its key features:
ACPI Power Management Support
Direct Media Interface (DMI)
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
PCI Express, Generation 3
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 and 3.0
Serial ATA revision 3.0 (SATA III)
Low Pin Count (LPC) interface
Interrupt controller
Timer functions
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3.3 DDR4 MemoryThe SharpStreamer Pro card comes with four DDR4 SODIMM channels, two on each E3-1578L v5 / E3-1585L v5 processor. Each DIMM is populated with 8 GB of memory. That means, each processor has an 16 GB DDR4 memory (8 GB on each channel) running at DDR4-2133 speed, resulting a total 32 GB of memory on each SharpStreamer Pro card.
3.4 SSD MemoryThe PCIE-7211-2 card comes with two on-board SSD memory interfaces, one for each processor. Each SSD memory supports up to 128 GB.
3.5 Ethernet Controllers
3.5.1 Interprocessor Interface
Both CPUs are connected using Intel 82599 dual port Ethernet controllers. These PCIe Gen2 x8 devices provide two 10 GB/s Ethernet channels to allow for interprocessor communication.
3.5.2 Backplane InterfaceThe gigabit Ethernet Interface (PCIE port2) of each PCH is connected to the second edge connector through an I210 interface.
Each DDR4 SODIMM channel is expandable up to 16 GB.
PCIE-7210-2(EOL) and PCIE-7210-2-3GHz(EOL) variants do not have SSD memory.
PCIE-7210-2(EOL) and PCIE-7210-2-3GHz(EOL) variants do not have this interface.
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3.6 PowerA 12 V power supply is provided to the card through two PCIe gold finger edge connectors (edge connector 1 and edge connector 2). There is a voltage and current monitor circuit on the 12 V bus to PCH1. This is used to measure the power consumed by card.
The edge connector 1 provides 3.3 V supply to the CPLD and the edge connector 2 provides 3.0 V RTC power to the PCH1 and PCH2.
3.7 Interface Mechanism
3.7.1 High Speed I/O SubsystemThe following are the list of high speed I/O peripherals on the card:
PCIe
– x8 PCIe lanes are connected between standard PCIe card edge connector and each E3-1578L v5 / E3-1585L v5 processor. Each lane operates at Gen 3 (8 GT/s).
– x8 PCIe lanes are connected between each E3-1578L v5 / E3-1585L v5 processor and 82599 Ethernet controller. Each lane operates at Gen 2 (5 GT/s).
– x1 PCIe lane between the each PCH and the Edge connector 2. Each lane operates at Gen 2 (5GT/s).
DDR4 Memory (SO-DIMMs)
– Each processor has two DDR4 memory channels in a 1 DIMM per Channel (1DPC) configuration.
– Memory bus operates at 2133 MT/s.
SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s)
– Two SATA ports are connected between each PCH and the edge connector 2.
– One SATA port is connected between each Skylake PCH and the on board SSD module.
USB 2.0
– Two USB 2.0 ports are connected between each PCH and the edge connector 2.
– One USB 2.0 port is connected between each PCH and the front panel USB connector.
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– One USB 3.0 port is connected between each PCH and the top card edge (internal) USB connector,
LPC (Low Pin Count) Bus
– This interface is used between edge connector 2, PCH, and CPLD.
– This interface is connected to the MaxCore server through the edge connector 2.
– Speed of LPC interface is 24MHz.
Ethernet Communication
– One GbE port is connected between each Skylake PCH and the second card edge connector through I210 device.
3.7.2 Low Speed Serial Interface
3.7.2.1 Two-Wire Interface
System Management Logic
The System management Logic (SML) is a low speed connection for low power state mode for manageability communication.
System Management Bus
The System Management Bus (SMBus) is used as interface between devices.
Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus
The I2C interface is connected to the inlet and outlet on-board temperature sensors.
3.7.2.2 SVID
The Serial VID or Serial Voltage Identification (SVID) is a 3-wire digital interface used to transfer power management information between the Master and Slave. In SharpStreamer Pro, the processor acts as a Master and the voltage regulators act as Slaves for this SVID interface.
3.7.3 Boot ControllerThe boot controller is responsible for managing the boot process. The boot process loads a boot image that is stored in 128 Mbit on-board SPI FLASH connected to each PCH device.
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3.8 Micro SD CardThere are two microSD slots available on each SharpStreamer Pro card. Each microSD card goes to one of the respective PCH (J2 for PCH1 and J8 for PCH2). The microSD card slot is designed for a nonvolatile storage space, and/or as a firmware recovery option.
This figure shows the location of the microSD card slots on the SharpStreamer Pro card.
The microSD cards must be inserted into their slots before power is applied to the card. The microSD slots are not hot swappable.
First insert the microSD card into the slot on the SharpStreamer Pro card and then install the SharpStreamer Pro card into the server.
Figure 3-2. microSD Card Location
CPU1- Micro SD card slot CPU2- Micro SD card slot
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3.8.1 MicroSD as Firmware Recovery OptionThe microSD can be used as a BIOS recovery option. For this you need to perform the following steps:
1. Format the microSD card as FAT32, then copy the recovery firmware onto the card.
2. Insert the microSD card into the socket, and install the SharpStreamer Pro card into the server.
3. Boot the server to a Linux CentOS.4. Run the PCIE-7210/7211 command to recover the firmware.
3.8.2 MicroSD as Non Volatile StorageThe microSD slots can accommodate up to 32 GB of flash storage, similar to a flash thumb drive.
3.8.3 MicroSD as Boot DeviceBy default, during the card boot operation, the BIOS first looks for a boot record on the microSD storage device. If no boot record is found, then the card tries to PXE boot from the server. If this is not successful, the processor reboots and tries the boot sequence again. The boot sequence can be modified in the BIOS.
3.9 Temperature SensorsThere are several temperature sensors on the SharpStreamer Pro card. Two SPD memory temperature sensor devices are each located in different areas, refer to Figure 3-3 on page 42. In addition, each SPD device has a temperature sensor.The SPD temperature sensor can be used to measure the surrounding air temperature to the card corners. There are also temperature sensors built into each SO-DIMM modules.
The following figure shows the location of the temperature sensors on the card.
The process to write the recovery BIOS into the firmware over the microSD bus can take about 10 minutes.
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3.10 Clock DistributionClocking for each CPU complex consists of two input crystals. One 24 MHz crystal to drive all the main buses and a 32.768 kHz crystal to drive the real time clock. Processor clocks are driven from the PCH device. Each CPU has a dual channel memory, each memory channel provides an 1066.67 MHz clock to their respective memory channel.
3.11 Reset ManagementEach PCH reset is controlled by the CPLD. CPU and peripheral reset are controlled by the PCH. During power up the CPLD state machine drives the reset control to each CPU during an induced reset from the front panel reset switch.
For more information about Reset button, refer the section Controls on page58.
3.12 JTAGThe PCIe slot JTAG pins are mapped to the CPLD JTAG programming pins.
CPLD programming port at connector P2 (Independent connector for CPLD)
Processor and PCH JTAG pins are connected to XDP connector
Figure 3-3. Location of Temperature Sensors - Secondary Side
U68 Temperature SensorU91 Temperature Sensor
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Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
4.1 OverviewThis chapter contains information about the controls, indicators, and connectors associated with the SharpStreamerTM Pro card.
4.2 Connectors
4.2.1 SharpStreamer Pro Faceplate ViewThe following figure shows the faceplate view of the SharpStreamer Pro card.
The SharpStreamer Pro card comes with two gold finger edge connectors referred as edge Connector 1 and edge Connector 2.
Figure 4-1. SharpStreamer Pro Faceplate
Push Button Reset CPU1
Push Button Reset CPU2
USB2.0 CPU1
USB2.0 CPU2
Console via USB 2.0CPU1 & CPU2
User LED CPU1
User LED CPU2
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4.2.2 PCI Express Edge ConnectorThe first set of goldfingers follow the standard x16 PCI Express Connector Pinout as defined by the PCI Express Card Electromechanical Specification Revision 3.0, The following table provides further detail.
Table 4-1. PCI Express Edge Connector 1 Pinout
Pin # Side B Side A
Name Description Name Description
1 +12V +12 Volt power PRSNT#1 PCIe edge present input
2 +12V +12 Volt power +12V +12 Volt power
3 +12V +12 Volt power +12V +12 Volt power
4 GND Ground GND Ground
5 SMCLK PCIE EDGE SMBCLK SMBus (System Management Bus) Clock
JTAG2 PCIe Edge Test Clock (TCK)
6 SMDAT PCIE EDGE SMBDAT SMBus (System Management Bus) Data
JTAG3 PCIe Edge Test Data Input (TDI)
7 GND Ground JTAG4 PCIe Edge Test Data Output (TDO)
8 +3.3V 3.3 Volt power JTAG5 PCIe Edge Test Mode Select (TMS)
9 JTAG1 PCIE EDGE TRST L TRST# (Test Reset) resets the JTAG interface
+3.3V 3.3 Volt power
10 3.3V AUX 3.3 Volt auxiliary power +3.3V 3.3 Volt power
11 WAKE# Signal for Link reactivation PRST# Reset
Mechanical Key
12 RSVD Reserved GND Ground
13 GND Ground REFCLK+ Reference clock
14 Tx_P(0) Transmitter Lane 0 REFCLK- Differential pair
15 Tx_N(0) Differential pair GND Ground
16 GND Ground Rx_P(0) Receiver Lane 0
17 PRSNT2# Hot-Plug presence detect Rx_N(0) Differential pair
18 GND Ground GND Ground
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19 Tx_P(1) Transmitter Lane 1 RSVD Reserved
20 Tx_N(1) Differential pair GND Ground
21 GND Ground Rx_P(1) Receiver Lane 1
22 GND Ground Rx_N(1) Differential pair
23 Tx_P(2) Transmitter Lane 2 GND Ground
24 Tx_N(2) Differential pair GND Ground
25 GND Ground Rx_P(2) Receiver Lane 2
26 GND Ground Rx_N(2) Differential pair
27 Tx_P(3) Transmitter Lane 3 GND Ground
28 Tx_N(3) Differential pair GND Ground
29 GND Ground Rx_P(3) Receiver Lane 3
30 RSVD Reserved Rx_N(3) Differential pair
31 PRSNT2# Hot-Plug presence detect GND Ground
32 GND Ground RSVD Reserved
33 Tx_P(4) Transmitter Lane 4 RSVD Reserved
34 Tx_N(4) Differential pair GND Ground
35 GND Ground Rx_P(4) Receiver Lane 4
36 GND Ground Rx_N(4) Differential pair
37 Tx_P(5) Transmitter Lane 5 GND Ground
38 Tx_N(5) Differential pair GND Ground
39 GND Ground Rx_P(5) Receiver Lane 5
40 GND Ground Rx_N(5) Differential pair
41 Tx_P(6) Transmitter Lane 6 GND Ground
42 Tx_N(6) Differential pair GND Ground
43 GND Ground Rx_P(6) Receiver Lane 6
44 GND Ground Rx_N(6) Differential pair
45 Tx_P(7) Transmitter Lane 7 GND Ground
46 Tx_N(7) Differential pair GND Ground
47 GND Ground Rx_P(7) Receiver Lane7
48 PRSNT2# Hot-Plug presence detect Rx_N(7) Differential pair
Table 4-1. PCI Express Edge Connector 1 Pinout (continued)
Pin # Side B Side A
Name Description Name Description
Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
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49 GND Ground GND Ground
50 Tx_P(8) Transmitter Lane 8 RSVD Reserved
51 Tx_N(8) Differential pair GND Ground
52 GND Ground Rx_P(8) Receiver Lane 8
53 GND Ground Rx_N(8) Differential pair
54 Tx_P(9) Transmitter Lane 9 GND Ground
55 Tx_N(9) Differential pair GND Ground
56 GND Ground Rx_P(9) Receiver Lane 9
57 GND Ground Rx_N(9) Differential pair
58 Tx_P(10) Transmitter Lane 10 GND Ground
59 Tx_N(10) Differential pair GND Ground
60 GND Ground Rx_P(10) Receiver Lane 10
61 GND Ground Rx_N(10) Differential pair
62 Tx_P(11) Transmitter Lane 11 GND Ground
63 Tx_N(11) Differential pair GND Ground
64 GND Ground Rx_P(11) Receiver Lane 11
65 GND Ground Rx_N(11) Differential pair
66 Tx_P(12) Transmitter Lane 12 GND Ground
67 Tx_N(12) Differential pair GND Ground
68 GND Ground Rx_P(12) Receiver Lane 12
69 GND Ground Rx_N(12) Differential pair
70 Tx_P(13) Transmitter Lane 13 GND Ground
71 Tx_N(13) Differential pair GND Ground
72 GND Ground Rx_P(13) Receiver Lane 13
73 GND Ground Rx_N(13) Differential pair
74 Tx_P(14) Transmitter Lane 14 GND Ground
75 Tx_N(14) Differential pair GND Ground
76 GND Ground Rx_P(14) Receiver Lane 14
77 GND Ground Rx_N(14) Differential pair
78 Tx_P(15) Transmitter Lane 15 GND Ground
Table 4-1. PCI Express Edge Connector 1 Pinout (continued)
Pin # Side B Side A
Name Description Name Description
Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
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4.2.3 MaxCore™ Expansion Edge ConnectorThis section provides information about the MaxCore expansion edge connector 2 pinout.
79 Tx_N(15) Differential pair GND Ground
80 GND Ground Rx_P(15) Receiver Lane 15
81 PRSNT#2 Hot plug present detect Rx_N(14) Differential pair
82 RSVD#2 Reserved GND Ground
Table 4-1. PCI Express Edge Connector 1 Pinout (continued)
Pin # Side B Side A
Name Description Name Description
Table 4-2. MaxCore Expansion Edge Connector 2 Pinout
Pin # Side B Side A
Name Description Name Description
1 +12V +12 Volt power +12V +12 Volt power
2 +12V +12 Volt power +12V +12 Volt power
3 +12V +12 Volt power +12V +12 Volt power
4 +12V +12 Volt power +12V +12 Volt power
5 +12V +12 Volt power +12V +12 Volt power
6 +12V +12 Volt power +12V +12 Volt power
7 GND Ground GND Ground
8 CON_VBAT Battery supply voltage
CON SLOT ID0 Board identification address bits
9 CON_SMB_ALERT_N SM Bus alert signal
CON SLOT ID1
10 GND Ground CON SLOT ID2
11 PCH2_UART1_EXT_TXD UART1 transmitter of PCH2
CON SLOT ID3
Mechanical Key
12 PCH2_UART1_EXT_RXD UART1 receiver of PCH2
GND Ground
13 GND Ground PCH1_UART1_EXT_TXD
UART1 transmitter of PCH1
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14 GND Ground PCH1_UART1_EXT_RXD
UART1 receiver of PCH1
15 PCH2_USB2_BMC_DP USB port of PCH2 GND Ground
16 PCH2_USB2_BMC_DM Differential pair GND Ground
17 GND Ground PCH1_USB2_BMC_DP
USB port of PCH1
18 GND Ground PCH1_USB2_BMC_DM
Differential pair
19 PCH2_GE0_EXT_RX_D_P Gigabit Ethernet port receiver of PCH2 (Diff pair)
GND Ground
20 PCH2_GE0_EXT_RX_D_M GND Ground
21 GND Ground PCH2_GE0_EXT_TX_D_P
Gigabit Ethernet port transmitter of PCH2 (Diff pair)22 GND Ground PCH2_GE0_EXT_TX_
D_M
23 PCH1_GE0_EXT_RX_D_P Gigabit Ethernet port receiver of PCH1 (Diff pair)
GND Ground
24 PCH1_GE0_EXT_RX_D_M GND Ground
25 GND Ground PCH1_GE0_EXT_TX_D_P
Gigabit Ethernet port transmitter of PCH1 (Diff pair)26 GND Ground PCH1_GE0_EXT_TX_
D_M
27 PCH2_CLK_100M_REFCLK_DP
Reference Clock of PCH2
GND Ground
28 PCH2_CLK_100M_REFCLK_DN
Differential pair GND Ground
29 GND Ground PCH1_100M_REFCLK_DP
Reference Clock of PCH1
30 GND Ground PCH1_100M_REFCLK_DN
Differential pair
31 CON_EXT_PRSNT_N PCIe edge present input
GND Ground
Mechanical Key
33 NC Not connected NC Not connected
Table 4-2. MaxCore Expansion Edge Connector 2 Pinout (continued)
Pin # Side B Side A
Name Description Name Description
Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
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34 NC Not connected NC Not connected
35 NC Not connected NC Not connected
36 NC Not connected NC Not connected
37 NC Not connected NC Not connected
38 NC Not connected NC Not connected
39 GND Ground GND Ground
40 PCH2_LPC_LAD0 LPC Port of PCH2 bus
PCH2_LPC_LFRAME_N
LPC Frame of PCH2
41 PCH2_LPC_LAD1 PCH2_SERIRQ LPC Interrupt signal
42 PCH2_LPC_LAD2 PCH_SKL2_PLTRST_N LPC reset signal
43 PCH2_LPC_LAD3 GND Ground
44 GND Ground PCH2_CLKOUT_LPC0 LPC clock of PCH2
45 PCH1_LPC_LAD0 LPC Port of PCH1 bus
GND Ground
46 PCH1_LPC_LAD1 PCH1_LPC_LFRAME_N
LPC Frame of PCH1
47 PCH1_LPC_LAD2 PCH1_SERIRQ LPC Interrupt signal
48 PCH1_LPC_LAD3 PCH_SKL1_PLTRST_N LPC reset signal
49 GND Ground GND Ground
50 PCH2_USB2_IOMOD_DP USB2 port of PCH2
PCH1_CLKOUT_LPC0 LPC clock of PCH1
51 PCH2_USB2_IOMOD_DM Differential pair GND Ground
52 GND Ground PCH1_USB2_IOMOD_DP
USB2 port of PCH1
53 GND Ground PCH1_USB2_IOMOD_DM
Differential pair
54 PCH2_P2E_EXT_RX_D_P PCIe receiver of PCH2 (Diff pair)
GND Ground
55 PCH2_P2E_EXT_RX_D_M GND Ground
56 GND Ground PCH2_P2E_EXT_TX_D_P
PCIe transmitter of PCH2 (Diff pair)
57 GND Ground PCH2_P2E_EXT_TX_D_M
Table 4-2. MaxCore Expansion Edge Connector 2 Pinout (continued)
Pin # Side B Side A
Name Description Name Description
Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
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58 PCH2_SATA1_RX_D_P SATA1receiver Port of PCH2
(Diff pair)
GND Ground
59 PCH2_SATA1_RX_D_M GND Ground
60 GND Ground PCH2_SATA1_TX_D_P
SATA1 transmitter port of PCH2 (Diff pair)61 GND Ground PCH2_SATA1_TX_D_
M
62 PCH2_SATA0_RX_D_P SATA0receiver port of PCH2 (Diff pair)
GND Ground
63 PCH2_SATA0_RX_D_M GND Ground
64 GND Ground PCH2_SATA0_TX_D_P
SATA0 transmitter port of PCH2 (Diff pair)65 GND Ground PCH2_SATA0_TX_D_
M
66 PCH1_P2E_EXT_RX_D_P PCIe receiver of PCH1 (Diff pair)
GND Ground
67 PCH1_P2E_EXT_RX_D_M GND Ground
68 GND Ground PCH1_P2E_EXT_TX_D_P
PCIe transmitter of PCH1
(Diff pair)69 GND Ground PCH1_P2E_EXT_TX_D_M
70 PCH1_SATA1_RX_D_P SATA1 receiver port of PCH1 (Diff pair)
GND Ground
71 PCH1_SATA1_RX_D_M GND Ground
72 GND Ground PCH1_SATA1_TX_D_P
SATA1 transmitter port of PCH1 (Diff pair)73 GND Ground PCH1_SATA1_TX_D_
M
74 PCH1_SATA0_RX_D_P SATA0 receiver port of PCH1 (Diff pair)
GND Ground
75 PCH1_SATA0_RX_D_M GND Ground
76 GND Ground PCH1_SATA0_TX_D_P
SATA0 transmitter port of PCH1 (Diff pair)77 GND Ground PCH1_SATA0_TX_D_
M
78 NC Not connected GND Ground
Table 4-2. MaxCore Expansion Edge Connector 2 Pinout (continued)
Pin # Side B Side A
Name Description Name Description
Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
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4.2.4 Console Access Port (USB Slave)The micro USB-UART port is the UART0 port of the PCH through CP2105-F01-GMR silabs device.
4.2.5 USB host portsThe micro USB port is the USB 1 port of the PCH.
79 NC Not connected GND Ground
80 GND Ground NC Not connected
81 GND Ground NC Not connected
82 CON_MNGR_PRSNT_N Management signal
GND Ground
Table 4-2. MaxCore Expansion Edge Connector 2 Pinout (continued)
Pin # Side B Side A
Name Description Name Description
Table 4-3. Console Access Port (USB Slave) Pinout
Pin Name
1 VBUS
2 Data-
3 Data+
4 Identification
5 GND
Table 4-4. USB Host Ports Pinout
Pin Name
1 VCC 5V
2 Data-
3 Data+
4 Identification
5 GND
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4.3 LEDs
4.3.1 POST Code LEDs
The following figure shows the general usage LEDs D17, D15, D13, D14, D16, D14, D12, and D10.
Figure 4-2. General Usage LEDs
C166
0
C1647
C1635
661
6
C142
0
8C1
406
38C1
435
2C1
450C1
547
C151
5
C150
8
C166
4
C1579
C164
5C1652
C1654
C158
7
C156
4C163
3
C1639
C1641
C160
3
C161
6
C162
9 C1636
4251C7151C
9351C2351CC1
546
C155
4 0151C3051C
C1567
C1582
C152
2
C160
8
C161
4C1
594
C160
1
C165
9
C157
2
C157
3
C1580
C164
6
C165
3
C158
8
C1565
C163
4
C1640
C153
0
C1642
C1648
C1540
C1525
C1518
C1498
C1490
C1470
C1504
8 5 3
C159
0
651C1
451
C1555
C1556
C156
9
C136
0 C1365
C1373
C138
0
C143
7
C144
4 C145
2C1457
C161
0C1
622
C163
8
C164
3C1
649
C154
8
C1386
C139
3
C139
9
C1407C1414
C1574
C156
2
C1577
C156
3
C1576 C1586
C159
2
C1598
C160
5
C1669
C1491
C1505
C142
1
C1429
C143
6
C144
3C1476
C1468
C1511
C1368
C1533
94 16 23 31
C1445
C1473
C1481 C1
591
C160
4
C161
7
C163
1
R124
4
C1387
C1394
C140
0
C1408
C1415
C1422 C1
430
C1463
C1477
C149
2
C150
0
C165
6
C1662C166
8
TP67
TP68
C135
9
C1364
C1372
C1423
C158
5
C1597
C1611
C162
4
C146
9
C148
4
C151
3C1520
C152
7
C153
4
C154
2
C1549
C1557
C157
0
C1612
C1663
C1512
C179
5C1796
C154
1
C1462
C1456
C1448
C1433
C1376
R857
R1266
R1259
R1260
R126
2
1931
C1438
C145
3
C145
8
C146
5C1
495
R1247
R125
5
R126
7R1243
R124
6
R1455
R126
5
R1250
R125
7
R125
8
R734
TP70
TP82
C1379
R1248
R1249
R816
C150
6C161
8
C165
7
C1499
C1519
C1526
TP61
C180
0
C179
9
C179
8
C179
4
C1797
C1440
C1426
C1358
C473
R856
R246
C203
TP63
C187
C180
R125
3R7
56
R125
2
R233
R241
R227
R224
R222
R218
R124
0
C188
C201C202
R125
4
R125
6
R229
C487
TP62
TP69
TP83
R676
C474
Q18
C475
R254R253
R243R671
R670R657
R251
R668
R663
R653
C480 C189
C192
C191
R221R660C484
R225
R658
C176
R659R661
R654
R672
C481
C491
C488
C486 C485
Q9
C181
C171
75
C179
R680
C489
C310
C483
C477
R677
BF2
R139
6
20C1
741
C1751
1755
C175
3
TP78
R1421
R1346 R1369
R1364R768
C1748
C1757
C1813
TP79
L40
R1124
C1812
L47 C1
750
R1322
R1359R1343
R1356
R1355
R819
R769
R989
4
R1312
R1314 R1316
R990 R1403
R1406
C1740
C1742
TP19TP20
R1377
R1378
R1310
R1318 R1
320
C1752
L39
S4 S5
C1756
C1754
R1453
R972
C647
C1767
R600
R583
R601
R587 R770
R589
R580
R592 R597
R910
R986
R991
R1405
C435
C302
C440
TP112
R849
R909
R578
Q15
R472
C427
Q14
D18
473
R469
R588
R594
C433
C439
C432
376
R591
C438
C452C454
C453
C444
R610
R607
R613
R612
R602
C423
C450C445
R584
R581
C431
R577R582 C430
C1357
63 R639 C377
R599R617
R618
R585R586
R609R608
R605
C448
C441
C442
C1331C1332
C1736
U91
C1374
C1410
0
C316
C1623
R1268
R1241
C160
6
C1575
C1583
C1535
L46
R123
4
R1235
C1528
C159
9
C1801
C1381C138
8C1459
C1454
C1496
C1375 C1417
C1424
C160
9
C160
2
C162
1
1C1
378
5C1
392
6C1
363
C163
7
C161
3
C161
5
C159
3C1
600
C1607
C1439
C155
8
C1626
C1628
C161
9
C156
6
C1403
C1395
7641C0641C
3841C5741C
7941C9841C C1
630
C143
2
C142
5
C165
8
C144
7
C1455
C1581
C1589
C155
1
C1559
C162
7
C153
7
C154
4 C1620
C141
8
C141
1
C1446 C1488
C1482
C1474
C1466
C1355
C624
C623
R902
R898
R899 R448
R456
C612
61D51D 31D 11D
R915 R891
C631
635
1
C633
C629TP9
R884
R916R883
R888
C637
C1809
TP6TP10
TP3
L37 C640
R842C618
C628
C1808C1815
R841
C613
D17
R940
R791R878
R980R981
C638
C621
R508
R509
R765
R829
R865
R922
C622
TP17
R1123
R835
R839
C632
L42
C634
C630
L48
R862
R864R875
R923
R831
R815
R979R925
R924
C366 C620
TP18
U31
R833
R837
R896
R897
C679C680
C526
L36
L50
J5
U34
L49
C636
R1048
R1077
C381
C350
0 4 2
D36
R709
R445
R708R711
R720
R721
R722
C532
S1
C529
C535
C527
C538
C539
C540
C537
C681
C682
L53
U92
R1353
1408 R1409 R7
50R752
R454
R818
C378
79
R1354R1419
R751
R707
R480
R486
C1759
C380
C1761
R1385
R487
C1746
C541
L38
C1732
J6U39
L52
R1372
R1411
R1341
R1397
R1363
R753
C1749
R1324
R1328 R1326
R1325
R1365
R976
C1747
C1745TP72
TP75C1760
R1323
R725
C1738
TP71
C1816
C1744
C1743
R1379
R1383
R1380R726
C1733
C945
C1275
C1278
C1297
C944
R1218R1219
R1221
C1272
C1294
C1295
C1293
C1303
C1291
C1269
C1290
C1268
C4
R430
R744
R424
C1300
U29
C332
R1220
R742 R745
D50
D52
U55
D51
R428
C665D47
D49
R1228R1229
Y13U43
R422
C674
C656
R569
R571
C673
C649
C648
C586
D48
R562
C659 C657
T1
R792
C652
C653
C650
C651
C582
R349
R342
C288
C293
R377
R491
R341
R340
R347R348
C265
C263
C261
C289
C294
TP98
TP99 TP100TP101
U69
R492 R504
R494
R503
R505
C401
C392
R797R798C400
C398
C594
C389 C390
C403
R785R788R443
R447
R344
R738R737
555
551
C264
D3
R506
R350
R339
R346
R345
R343
C262C268
C270 C266
C167
TP110
R216
R217
R834
R476 R213
R894
C395C404
C162
R452C402
41D 21D 01D
R790
R739
R930
R860R872
R927
R895
R843
R847
R938
R844
R845
R873R973
R352
R906
R975
C267
C625
C627
C639
C298
C641
C269
C626
TP2
L35
C160
R414R413
C340
C331
C240
R418
R420
C342
R772
R421
R774
C575
D20
R1223R1222
R1232
C346
L22
R1224
D19
U83
BF1
C1301
C1298
C1306C1312
C1308
R431
R432
C1302
R1225
C1273
C1310
C1292 C1305
C1314
C1282
C1285
C1287
C946C1311
C1276
C1279
R1180
C1280
C1288
C1304
C1307C1309
C1270
R1214
C1277
C1296
C1313
C1784
C1281
C1289
R1497R1500
C1274
C6
R1499 C1271C1286
R1213
C1267
R1496
R1217
R1215
C5
R1216
R1226
R1230
R1231R1498
C1283
R1227C1284
C1299
SI
K
K KKK K
K
KKK
K
6
K
K
K
13
25
KK
37
24
61D51D 31D 11DD17 41D 21D 01D
K KKK K KKK
Table 4-5. Sleep Signal Status
LED Representation Value Status
D17 CPU 2 - In sleep state 1 LED will not glow
CPU 2 - Out of sleep state 0 LED will be glowing
D15 CPU 1 - In sleep state 1 LED will not glow
CPU 1 - Out of sleep state 0 LED will be glowing
By default, the LEDs D17 and D15 will be glowing
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4.3.2 microSD Activity LEDs
The following figure shows the CPU1 USB2240 LED D3 and the CPU2 USB2240 LED D18.
Figure 4-3. Location of microSD Activity LEDs (D3 and D18)
Table 4-6. CPU1 and CPU2 microSD Activity LEDs
Label Color Status Description
D3 Green CPU1 microSD activity
D18 Green CPU2 microSD activity
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4.3.3 Faceplate LEDs
The following figure shows the faceplate LEDs D22 and D21.
Figure 4-4. Faceplate LEDsD2
2D2
1
Table 4-7. Faceplate LEDs
LED Processor Value Status
D21 CPU1 Blinking Red On-board power failure /CPU shutdown by OS
Green CPU power UP
None CPU power OFF
D22 CPU2 Blinking Red On-board power failure /CPU shutdown by OS
Green CPU power UP
None CPU power OFF
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4.3.4 Interprocessor Communication Status/Activity LEDs
The following figure shows the interprocessor communication status LEDs D40, D44, D36, and D32.
Figure 4-5. Location of Interprocessor Communications Status LEDs
D40
D44
D32
D36
K K KKTable 4-8. Interprocessor Communication Status LEDs
Label Color Status Description
Debug LEDs
D32 Green Port 0 CPU1 - LINK/ACTIVITY (Asserted steady when link is established and there is no transmit or receive activity.
Blinking when there is link and receive or transmit activity.
D36 Green Port 1 CPU1 - LINK/ACTIVITY (Asserted steady when link is established and there is no transmit or receive activity.
Blinking when there is link and receive or transmit activity.
D40 Green Port 0 CPU2 - LINK/ACTIVITY (Asserted steady when link is established and there is no transmit or receive activity.
Blinking when there is link and receive or transmit activity.
D44 Green Port 1 CPU2 - LINK/ACTIVITY (Asserted steady when link is established and there is no transmit or receive activity.
Blinking when there is link and receive or transmit activity.
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4.3.5 Backplane Ethernet Communication Status/Activity LEDs
The following figures show the locations of the backplane Ethernet communication status/activity LEDs.
Figure 4-6. Location of Backplane Ethernet Communication Status LEDs (D30, D31, D33)
Figure 4-7. Location of Backplane Ethernet Communication Status LED (D27) Top
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Figure 4-8. Location of Backplane Ethernet Communication LEDs (D28/D29) Bottom
Table 4-9. Backplane Ethernet Communication LEDs
CPU Label Color Status Description
1 D30 Green I210 Default - Link Up/Activity (200 ms on/200 ms off)
1 D31 Green I210 Default - Link 1000
1 D33 Green I210 Default - Link 100
2 D27 Green I210 Default - Link Up/Activity (200 ms on/200 ms off)
2 D28 Green I210 Default - Link 1000
2 D29 Green I210 Default - Link 100
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4.4 ControlsThere are two reset buttons available on the faceplate of the SharpStreamer Pro card used to reset PCH1 and PCH2.
Button S3 resets PCH1
Button S2 resets PCH2
The following figure shows the reset button locations on the card.
Figure 4-9. Reset Button S2 and S3 Location
CPU1 Reset button S3
CPU2 Reset button S2
Switch S6
Table 4-10. Switch S6 Settings
Switch Description Default
S6.1 OFF: CPU power control from MaxCore
ON: CPU power control from on-board CPLD
OFF CPU Power control from MaxCore
S6.2 OFF: 3.0V (RTC power) from MaxCore
ON: 3.0V (RTC power) from on board
OFF 3.0V (RTC power) from MaxCore
S6.3 Reserved OFF Reserved
S6.4 Reserved OFF Reserved
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BIOS
5.1 OverviewThis chapter describes the BIOS setup, serial port configuration parameters, steps to access the BIOS setup screen, and configuring the BIOS settings.
The Basic Input Output System (BIOS) acts as an interface between the operating system and the hardware of the card. Before loading the operating system, BIOS performs basic hardware tests and prepares the card for the initial boot-up procedure.
Using BIOS Setup, you can perform the following tasks:
Obtain system information
Hardware set-up utility for setting configuration data
Boot configuration for a flexible boot order
The BIOS setup program is required to configure the hardware of the card. This configuration is necessary for operating the card and the peripherals connected to it. The configuration data is stored as part of a boot flash, since the configuration data storage needs to be nonvolatile.
5.2 Accessing the BIOS Setup ScreenWhen the system is turned on or rebooted, the presence and functionality of the system components is tested by POST (Power-On Self Test).
Do not enable Core C-States and Intel Turbo Mode. They are disabled intentionally.
The menus shown in the figures in this chapter are from a typical system. The actual menus displayed on the screen may be different and depend on the hardware and features installed on the system.
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To access the BIOS Setup screen, press <F2> when the message to set up the BIOS appears on the screen. The following figure shows a sample BIOS Setup screen.
Select Save and Exit after making a selection in the setup menus. This procedure stores the selections displayed in the menus in CMOS. At the time of next boot up, BIOS configures the system according to the setup selection stored in CMOS. CMOS is a generic term, which is used to refer to the storage device that stores BIOS configuration data.
For more details, refer to the section Exit Menu on page 75.
Figure 5-1. BIOS Setup Screen
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To navigate setup, use the arrow keys on the keyboard to highlight items on the menu. All other navigation possibilities are shown at the bottom of the menu. Additionally, item-specific help is displayed on the right hand side of the menu window. It displays the help text for the currently selected field.
If you have performed any unwanted changes or not sure about configuration settings, restore the default values.
To restore default values:
1. Press <F2> on the key to return to setup.
2. Press <F9> to restore the system defaults.
Or
1. Press <F2> to return to the BIOS setup.
2. Go to the Exit menu and select Load setup Defaults.The default BIOS values are loaded and the values affect all setup items and also the previously altered reset options.
Make sure that BIOS is properly configured prior to installing the operating system and its drivers.
If any changes are saved in the setup, the next time when the card boots, BIOS configures the system according to the setup selections stored. If those values cause the system boot to fail, reboot and enter setup to get the default values or to change the selections that caused the failure.
The default values set become effective only after saving and exiting the BIOS setup. Until then, they are loaded only for display purposes.
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5.2.1 Menu BarThe next table provides information about the BIOS Setup screen menu bar options.
5.2.2 Legend BarThe keys listed in the legend bar, shown in the Figure 5-1 screen are used to make selections on-screen or to leave the current menu. The legend keys and their alternate options are explained in Table 5-2. All submenus are indicated by the right-bracket symbol, >.
To select an item, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired field and then use the plus (+) and minus (-) value keys to select a value for that field. Use the Save Change Without Exit command in the Exit menu to save the values currently displayed in all the menus.
Table 5-1. BIOS Setup Menu Bar
Menu Description
Main Configuring the basic system
Advanced Setting the advanced features available on the system chip set
Security Setting the security password
Power Setting advanced power features available on the system chips-et
Boot Changing the boot device order
Exit Moving out of the current menu
Caution
Incorrect settings can cause the system to malfunction. To correct mistakes, use the <F2> key to return to setup and restore the system defaults by pressing <F9>. Alternatively you can press <F2> to return to the BIOS setup and go to the Exit menu and select Load Setup Defaults.
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To display a submenu, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired submenu and then press <Enter>.
5.2.3 Field HelpThe help text of the selected field is displayed on the right side of the screen. By scrolling through each field, the related help text of the active selection is displayed.
5.2.4 General HelpYou can press <F1> on the key in any menu context to invoke the general help window. The general help window describes the legend keys and their alternates as shown in the following figure. The scroll bar on the right side of any window indicates that there is more than one page of information in the window.
Table 5-2. Legend Keys
Key Function
F1 Displays general help window
Esc Exits the menu or the BIOS Setup program without saving any changes
Left and Right Arrow Keys Selects a different menu (moves the cursor left or right)
Up and Down Arrow Keys Select an item (moves cursor up and down)
F5 or F6 Change values
Enter Executes command or selects a submenu
F9 Loads the defaults configuration values for this menu
F10 Saves the changes and exits
PgUp or PgDn Moves cursor to next or previous page
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5.3 Configuring BIOS Setup SettingsThis section provides BIOS configuration in each of the menu options.
5.3.1 Main MenuSelect the Main tab from the menu bar.
Figure 5-2. General Help Menu
By default, the Main tab is selected on the BIOS Setup screen.
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To modify menu screen items, scroll down the Main screen. The following screen appears.
The next table provides the list of features that can be configured in Main menu.
Figure 5-3. Main Menu
Table 5-3. Main Menu
Selection Options/Format Description
Language English/French/Chinese/Japanese Set the setup language
System Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time
System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the system date
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5.3.2 Advanced MenuSelect Advanced tab from the menu bar.
Use the legend keys to make a selection or exit in/from the Advanced menu.
The following table provides the frequently configurable settings in the Advanced menu. The other configurations shown in the Advanced menu are default values and do not need configuring.
Figure 5-4. Advanced Menu
Table 5-4. Advanced Menu
Feature Description
Boot Configuration To select the boot configuration
Console Redirection To change console redirection parameter
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5.3.2.1 Boot Configuration
This figure shows the Boot Configuration submenu.
The following table provides information about options in the Boot Configuration submenu and their default values.
Figure 5-5. Boot Configuration
The values shown in the tables enclosed within brackets [...] indicate the default settings.
Table 5-5. Boot Configuration
Feature Options Description
Numlock [On]
Off
Enables or disables Numlock
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5.3.2.2 Console Redirection Setup
This figure shows the Console Redirection Setup submenu screen. If selected, the settings are applied to all ports. Individual submenus are available if there is a need for separate port configuration.
This table provides information about the feature options in the Console Redirection Setup submenu and their defaults values.
Figure 5-6. Console Redirection Setup
The values shown in the tables enclosed within brackets [...] indicate the default settings.
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Table 5-6. Console Redirection Setup
Feature Option Description
Console Serial Redirection [Enabled]
Disabled
Enables or disables the console redirection
Terminal Type [VT_100]
VT_100+
VT_UTF8
PC_ANSI
Selects the terminal type
Baud Rate [115200]
57600
38400
19200
9600
4800
2400
1200
Selects the baud rate
Data Bits 7 Bits
[8 Bits]
Selects the data bits
Parity [none]
Even
Odd
Selects the parity
Stop Bits [1 Bit]
2 Bits
Selects the stop bits
Flow Control [None]
RTS/CTS
XON/XOFF
Selects the flow control
Information Wait Time 0 Second
2 Second
[5 Second]
10 Second
30 Second
Selects the information screen display time
C.R. After Post [Yes]
No
Selects if the console redirections is enabled after Post
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5.3.3 Security MenuTo view the Security menu, select the Security tab from the menu bar. Use the legend keys to make a selection and exit from the Security menu. The Security menu appears as shown in the following figure.
Text Mode Resolution AUTO
[Force 80x25]
Force 80x24 (DEL FIRST ROW)
Force 80x24 (DEL LAST ROW)
Selects the text mode resolution
AutoRefresh Disabled
[Enabled]
Selects if the terminal will be refreshed after a console is detected
FailSafeBaudRate [Disabled]
Enabled
Selects if the baud rate automatically changes to one of the terminals it can be detected
ACPI SPCR Table [Disabled]
Enabled
Selects if the SPCR ACPI table will be included (for Windows EMS)
Table 5-6. Console Redirection Setup (continued)
Feature Option Description
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The following table provides other options in the Security menu and their defaults.
Figure 5-7. Security Menu
Table 5-7. Security Menu
Feature Option Description
Set Supervisor Password - Sets the password
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5.3.4 Power MenuTo view the Power menu, select the Power tab from the menu bar. The Power menu is displayed and looks similar to the following figure.
Figure 5-8. Power Menu
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5.3.5 Boot MenuTo view the Boot menu, select the Boot tab on the menu bar. The Boot menu screen is displayed as shown below.
The next table provides options in the Boot menu and their default settings.
Figure 5-9. Boot Menu
The values shown in the tables enclosed within brackets [...] indicate the default settings.
Table 5-8. Boot Menu
Feature Option Description
Boot Type Dual Boot Type
Legacy Boot Type
[UEFI Boot Type]
Selects the boot type
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Quick Boot [Enabled]
Disabled
Enables or disables the quick boot feature which skip certain tests to decrease the boot time
Quiet Boot [Enabled]
Disabled
Enables or disables the booting in text mode
Network Stack [Disabled]
Enabled
Enables or disables UEFI and Legacy network support
PXE Boot capability [Disabled]
UEFI:IPv4
UEFI:IPv6
UEFI:IPv4/IPv6
Legacy
Enables or disables the alternate PXE boot modes
Power Up In Standby Support
[Disabled] -
Add Boot Options First
Last
[Auto]
Selects the position of an added boot device
ACPI Selection Acpi1.0B
Acpi3.0
Acpi4.0
[Acpi5.0]
Selects the supported ACPI version
USB Boot [Enabled]
Disabled
Enables or disables USB boot support
EFI Device First [Disabled]
Enabled
Selects if UEFI (if enabled) or Legacy (if disabled) is the first boot device
Timeout [2] Selects the timeout in seconds before the first boot attempt
Automatic Fail over Disabled
[Enabled]
Selects if another boot devices is used after the first one failed
EFI - Change EFI boot order settings
Legacy - Change Legacy boot order settings
Table 5-8. Boot Menu (continued)
Feature Option Description
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5.3.6 Exit MenuTo view the Exit menu, select the Exit tab from the menu bar. Use the legend keys to make a selection or exit to the main menu. The Exit menu screen looks similar to the figure below.
This table provides Exit menu features and their description.
Figure 5-10. Exit Menu
Table 5-9. Exit Menu
Feature Description
Exit Saving Changes Exits the setup and saves the changes
Save Changes Without Exit Saves the changes without exiting
Exit Discarding Changes Exits the setup and discards the changes
Load Setup Defaults Loads the default setup parameter
Discard Changes Discards all changes performed
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5.4 BIOS Boot ParameterThe BIOS reads the boot parameters from the CPLD shared memory and interprets the parameters for various purposes. The BIOS Boot Parameters are supported from BIOS version 2.1.5. The following is the supported BIOS Boot parameter list:
fw_con_br=9600/19200/38400/57600/115200 # BIOS Setup > Advanced > Console Redirection-Baud Ratefw_sata=off/on # BIOS Setup > Advanced >|PCH-IO Configuration > SATA Configuration > SATA Controller(s)fw_sata_mode=ahci/raid # BIOS Setup > Advanced >|PCH-IO Configuration > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selectionfw_sata_alpm=on/off # BIOS Setup > Advanced >|PCH-IO Configuration > SATA Configuration > Aggressive LPM Supportfw_usb=off/on # BIOS Setup > Advanced > USB Configuration > USB BIOS Supportfw_usb0=off/on # BIOS Setup > Advanced > PCH-IO Configuration > USB Configuration > USB HS Physical Connector #0 /*-- MicroSD */fw_usb1=off/on # BIOS Setup > Advanced > PCH-IO Configuration > USB Configuration > USB HS Physical Connector #1 /* Front Panel USB */fw_usb2=off/on # BIOS Setup > Advanced > PCH-IO Configuration > USB Configuration > USB HS Physical Connector #2 /* backplane USB */fw_usb3=off/on # BIOS Setup > Advanced > PCH-IO Configuration > USB Configuration > USB HS Physical Connector #3 /* backplane USB */
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fw_pci_spread=off/on # BIOS Setup > Advanced > System Agent (SA) Configuration > PEG Port Configuration > PCIe Spread Spectrum Clockingfw_primary_display=auto/igfx/peg/pchpci/sg # BIOS Setup > Advanced > System Agent (SA) Configuration > Graphics Configuration -> Primary Displayfw_internal_graphics=off/on # BIOS Setup > Advanced > System Agent SA) Configuration > Graphics Configuration -> Internal Graphicsfw_uefi_dual_vga=off/on # BIOS Setup > Advanced > System Agent (SA) Configuration > Graphics Configuration > Dual Vga controllers Supportfw_cpu_x2apic=off/on # BIOS Setup > Advanced > System Agent (SA) Configuration > X2APIC Opt Outfw_cpu_hp=off/on # BIOS Setup > power > CPU Configuration > Hardware Prefetcherfw_cpu_acp=off/on # BIOS Setup > power > CPU Configuration > Adjacent Cache Line Prefetchfw_cpu_vt=off/on # BIOS Setup > power > CPU Configuration > Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technologyfw_cpu_ht=off/on # BIOS Setup > power > CPU Configuration > Hyper-Threadingfw_cpu_tm=off/on # BIOS Setup > power > Power & Performance > CPU - Power Management Control > Turbo Modefw_cpu_cstates=off/on # BIOS Setup > power > Power & Performance > CPU - Power Management Control > CPU C State Control > CPU C Statefw_skip_shell=off/on # BIOS Setup->Advanced->Boot Configuration->Skip Internal EFI Shell
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fw_cpu_cslimit=c0c1/c2/c3/c6/Auto # BIOS Setup > power > Power & Performance > CPU - Power \Management Control > Package C State Limitfw_boot_type=dual /uefi # BIOS Setup > Boot > Boot Typefw_PxeBoot=off/on # BIOS Setup > Boot > NetworkStackfw_boot_netprot=ipv4/ipv6/ipv4v6 # BIOS Setup > Boot > PXE Boot capabilityfw_boot_usb=off/On # BIOS Setup > Boot > USB Bootfw_boot_order=[<bootdev>{[,<bootdev>]}] bootdev: full name of a boot option, as it is shown by the BIOS, or one of the following predefined selfspeaking names efisdcard # EFI on board microSD sdcard # legacy option - on board SD card efiobsata # EFI On board SATA efiiomsata0 efiiomsata1 obsata # legacy option - on board SATA efishell efinet4 (MAC) # MAC - MAC address in the form XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX efinet6 (MAC) # MAC - MAC address in the form XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
5.4.1 Information for Other Software
References to software installation and use manuals related to the operating system (OS), Basic Blade Services (BBS) software installation, and firmware upgrades for the SharpStreamerTM Pro cards are found in Related Documentation on page 79.
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Related Documentation
A.1 Artesyn Embedded Technologies DocumentationVisit our web site for the latest copies of Artesyn product manuals. You can also obtain electronic copies of Artesyn Embedded Technologies - Embedded Computing publications by contacting your local Artesyn sales office.
1. Go to www.artesyn.com/computing/search/documents/.
2. Under FILTER OPTIONS, click the Document types drop-down list box to select the type of document you are looking for.
3. In the Search text box, type the product name and click Filter, to display the list of desired product manuals.
NOTE: You can use the Archived drop-down list box to show or hide the previous versions of product manuals.
This table lists the publications referred in this manual.
Table A-1. Artesyn Embedded Technologies - Embedded Computing Publications
Document Title Publication Number
SharpStreamer Pro PCIE-7210/7211 Quick Start Guide 6806800V06
SharpStreamer Pro PCIE-7210/7211 Safety Notes Summary 6806800V07
MaxCore™ MC3000 Platform Installation and Use 6806800T88
MaxCore™ MC3000 Platform Software Installation and Use 6806800U97
System Services Framework for MaxCore™ Platform XML Interface Guide
6806800T71