IBM PPC750FX User Manual - About This Book
Evaluation Board Manual
Preliminary
PPC750FX Evaluation Board
750FXebm_preface.fm
June 10, 2003
About This Book
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About This Book
This manual describes an evaluation platform for the PPC750FX chip.
Who Should Use This Book
This book is written to aid programmers and other technical personnel in the use of the PPC750FX
Evaluation Board. In order to use the board and this document, the reader shouldbe familiar with the
following:
• PowerPC Architecture™
• PCI bus
• Embedded microprocessor hardware
• IBM RISCWatch™ debugger
How to Use This Book
This book describes the features and interfaces of the IBM PPC750FX Evaluation Board. This book contains
the following sections:
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provides a brief overview of the processor chip. Some chip aspects important to understanding
the board design are discussed in greater detail.
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describes the architecture of the evaluation board.
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describes the address space usage of the board. Tables are provided which define the
access methods for all memory-mapped registers on the board.
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Programming the System Controller
outlines the required programming to configure the MV64360
system controller for the board memory and peripherals.
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lists the sources of resets and interrupts on the board, and provides information
required to program the PPC750FX amd MV64360 interrupt controllers.
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locates and describes the function of all switches on the board, and indicates their default
settings.
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Fuses, Batteries, Regulators, and Fans
locates and describes the function of fuses, batteries, and
voltage regulator adjustments on the board.
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locates and describes all displays on the board.
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locates and describes all jumpers on the board, and indicates their default settings.
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locates and describes all connectors on the board, and identifies the pin usage.
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provides the source code and timing information for the CPLDs on the board.
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provides lists of materials and parts that are assembled on the board, parts shipped with
the board but not assembled on the board, and other tools that are useful while using the board.