XVME-6300
6U VME Intel i7 Core Processor Board
Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0310
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www.acromag.com
Architecture
CPU Chip
The Intel® i7 processors have a new micro-architecture, but remain software compatible with previous members
of the Intel® microprocessor family. The Intel® Core™ i7-610E, 620LE and 620UE all contain two cores that can
run independent processes, potentially doubling performance. With a maximum junction temperature of 105°C,
the Intel® Core™ i7 processors are capable of withstanding a great deal of thermal stress. The 18 watt Intel®
Core™ i7-620UE 1.06 GHz dual-core processors provide low power options and the 35W Intel® Core™ i7-610E
2.53GHz dual-core processors provide higher performance options.
PCI –X Bus Interface
The PLX8114 PCI Express x4 to PCI-X bridge provides a PCI-X bus for the TSI-148 and PMC interfaces capable of
32-bit/33MHz up to 64-bit/133MHz bus speeds.
PCI-X, or PCI extended, is an enhanced version of PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) computer bus.
Although PCI-X is backward-compatible with traditional 3.3V PCI 2.0 devices and systems, this specification
implements additional features and performance improvements include 3.3V signaling, increased speed grades
and adaptation to other form factors. PCI-X effectively doubles the speed and amount of data exchanged
between the computer processor and peripherals. PCI-X bus was designed for, and is ideally suited for, server
cards such as Fibre Channel, RAID, high-speed networking and other demanding devices.
Note that since the PMC connections share the PCI-X bus with the TSI-148 that the VME throughput may
suffer when PMC cards are plugged into the XVME-6300, especially if using a slower 33/66MHz PMC card. The
PCI-X bus can run up to 133MHz, but will slow down to the speed of the slowest PMC card installed.
Onboard Memory
SDRAM Memory
The XVME-6300 is configured with either 4GB or 8GB of dual channel DDR3 memory, soldered down.
Flash BIOS
The XVME-6300 system BIOS is contained in an 8MB flash device to facilitate system BIOS updates. Contact Acromag
support for available updates at
if needed. Be sure to record your current version number and
the reason for the request.
Ethernet Controller
The 82580EB Quad Gigabit Ethernet controller provides up to four 10/100/1000baseT Ethernet interfaces. The
82580EB contains both the MAC and the physical layer. The RJ-45 connectors on the module's front panel
provide auto-sensing for 10Base-T, 100Base and 1000Base-TX connections. Each RJ-45 connector has two
indicator lights. When mounted vertically, the bottom LED is the link indicator and the top LED is the activity
indicator. The optional XBRD-9050 module is needed in order to access the second front panel port. The use of
the XVME-9630 is required to connect RJ-45 cables to the rear of the XVME-6300 processor boards. Note that
both boards must also have the P0 connector installed.
