Installation
5 Installation
5.1 Hardware
Installation
•
To install the PCI express extender power off the host computer. The shipped package
includes two types of brackets: low and high profile. If you like to change the brackets, you
need to unscrew the installed bracket from the connector J3 and replace by another bracket.
•
The Extender is a universal solution for debugging different types of PCI express devices. In
order to properly configure the extender, please refer to
Table 4
.
•
The extender has integrated Universal ByteBlaster. If you are going to use ByteBlaster,
please refer to
Table 3
or
Appendix B
(switch SW2) to set the correct mode of operation.
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Select power source for UUT. The extender provides two options for selecting proper power
source: internal power from the primary PCI bus and external power supply. In order to
select the power source, refer to
Table 4
.
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Install the extender into a PCI express slot. Extender can be installed in any PCI express
connector (1x/4x/8x/16x links)
.
Important Note:
Secure the extender using a screw in the
metal bracket!
•
Install UUT board into extender.
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In case you are using external power supply you have to turn it on
first
(before powering up
the computer). Then, set switch SW1 to position ON (enable power) for secondary PCI bus
and UUT.
Now, you can power-up the host computer.
BE SURE THAT THREE GREEN LEDS (D2, D3 and D4) ARE ON!
In case led D1 is red, please turn off your computer and check the extender configuration jumpers
or UUT device for power shortage.
5.2 Software
Installation
For normal operation, you don’t need to install additional software. But if are going to use HOT-
SWAP functionality, you need to install eX10Suite Software Suite (refer to ex10Suite Software
Manual for more details).
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