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Chapter 1
About This Guide
Overview
This manual describes the operation and use of the AMC123 Intel
®
EP80579 Integrated
Processor AdvancedMC
™
(AMC) module (referred to as the AMC123 in this manual).
In these chapters you will find installation and configuration information, plus a functional block
description intended for the application developer of this board. Here is a brief description of
what you will find in this manual:
Chapter 1, “About This Guide” this chapter, provides links to all other chapters in this manual,
customer support and services, and product warranty information for the AMC123.
Chapter 2, “Introduction,” on page 19 , provides an overview of the AMC123 and includes
information such as module features, functional block diagram, and a brief description of each
block.
Chapter 3, “Getting Started,” on page 35 , provides setup information such as unpacking the
module, system requirements, and installation procedures.
Chapter 4, “System Monitoring and Alarms,” on page 55 , describes the functionality and
commands supported by the on-board Module Management Controller (MMC), sensors
monitored by the MMC, the Serial Interface Subsystem (SIPL), and the firmware upgrade
process.
Chapter 5, “Connectors,” on page 79, provides connector location, description, and pinout
information for the AMC123’s AdvancedMC card edge connector, front panel and internal
connectors, and the serial console cable.
Chapter 6, “Reset,” on page 89, describes the AMC123 reset types with their respective
sources.
Chapter 7, “Specifications,” on page 93 , contains mechanical, electrical, and environmental
specifications as well as product reliability specifications.
Chapter 8, “Thermal Considerations,” on page 97 , describes the thermal requirements to
reliably operate an AMC123 processor module.
Chapter 9, “Agency Approvals,” on page 99 , presents agency approval and certification
information.
Chapter 10, “Data Sheet Reference,” on page 103 , provides information on data sheets,
standards, and specifications for the technology designed into the AMC123.
The AMC123 assembly should be used in conjunction with the PT software package that you
have chosen, for example, Windows
®
XP
®
Embedded or NexusWare
®
Core
.
The most current documentation to support any additional components that you purchased
from PT is available at
www.pt.com under the product you are inquiring about.