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Issued June 20, 2007
M5000 Series: User Guide
Preface
Introduction
The VMETRO MIDAS M5000 series is a single-board computer (SBC) built in a 6U VMEbus
form factor based on the AMCC PPC440GX PowerPC processor. This document describes the
M5000 hardware.
The chapters are summarized below:
• Product Overview: provides a brief description of the M5000.
• Installation and Hardware description: Installation procedures.
• Processor Subsystem: Describes the system surrounding Processor.
• PMC Subsystem
• Extension Subsystem
• Miscellaneous Functions: information on JTAG Chain, Reset Network, Interrupt Routing,
Power Supplies.
• Mezzanine PMC Carrier: Explains how to install and use the optional PMC extension carrier
board.
• Appendixes cover reference material for:
• PLD Registers
• Universe IID Configuration Examples
• VME64 Configuration ROM
• VME Connector Pinout
• PMC Connector Pinout
• MTBF Values
• Ordering Information, Technical Support, References
Style Conventions Used
Warning! Indicates important information that can affect the operation of your
M5000
Note – This is information that will help you get the best performance.