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Operation
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Initialization Process
The MPU, hardware, and firmware initialization process is performed by
the PPCBug firmware upon system powerup or system reset. The firmware
initializes the devices on the MVME5100 in preparation for booting an
operating system.
The firmware is shipped from the factory with an appropriate set of
defaults. Depending on your system and specific application, there may or
may not be a need to modify the firmware configuration before you boot
the operating system. If it is necessary, refer to Chapter 3, PPCBug
Firmware for additional information on modifying firmware default
parameters.
The following flowchart in Figure 2-1 shows the basic initialization
process that takes place during MVME5100 system start-ups.
For further information on PPCBug, refer to the following:
❏ Chapter 3, PPCBug Firmware
❏ Appendix B, Troubleshooting
❏ Appendix C, Related Documentation