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Intel
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440GX AGPset Design Guide 4-1
Debug Recommendations
Debug Recommendations
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This chapter provides tool information, logic suggestions, technical support options and a summary
of the problems which have been found to be associated with system debug. Although not
comprehensive in scope, the recommendations are included to preclude unnecessary expenditures
of time and effort during the early stages of debug. While the methodologies suggested are those
which Intel believes are most likely to be successful, they are not a substitute for correct design
practices nor are they a substitute for other Intel references.
4.1 Slot 1 Test Tools
The Slot 1 Test Kit, consists of the following test tools:
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The Slot 1 Electrical/Mechanical/Thermal (EMT) Test Tool, which provides mechanical,
thermal and voltage transient testing capabilities
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The Slot 1 Continuity Test Tool (CTT), which provides continuity testing capabilities for the
Slot 1 connector.
See the Slot 1 Test Kit User’s Guide for more information on these tools.
4.2 Debug/Simulation Tools
4.2.1 Logic Analyzer Interface (LAI)
Logic analyzer interface modules provide a way to connect your logic analyzer to signals on the
processor system bus. They are available from two logic analyzer vendors:
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Hewlett-Packard Co. for their HP-16500B* series logic analyzers. Contact your local Field
Sales representative to set up a three way non-disclosure agreement to begin discussions with
Hewlett-Packard on their product. This product is purchased directly from Hewlett-Packard.
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Tektronix for their DAS/NT*, DAS/XP*, and TDS 700 series logic analyzers. Contact your
local Field Sales representative for availability of the LAI565T interface module for the Intel
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Pentium
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II processor from Intel. The LAI562T interface module is designed for the Intel
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Pentium
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II processor. The DAS* software is available directly from Tektronix.
Contact your local Intel Field Sales representative to complete the proper non-disclosure agreement
required to receive the LAI.
4.2.2 In-Target Probe (ITP)
The ITP565 provides a software debug capability allowing the setting/clearing of hardware/
software breakpoints, assembly/disassembly of code, display/modification of the processor register
set, display/modification of system memory, display/modification of I/O space and includes a
macro language for custom debug procedure creation, etc. Contact your local Field Sales
representative for availability of this tool from Intel.