System Powerup; Initialization Process; Chapter 3 Ppcbug Firmware - Motorola AltiVec MVME5100 Series Installation & Use Manual

The
DEBUG
to serve as the firmware console for the factory installed debugger, PPCBug.
The port is configured as follows:
After power-up, the baud rate of the
using the debugger's Port Format (

System Powerup

After you have verified that all necessary hardware preparation has been
done, that all connections have been made correctly, and that the
installation is complete, you can power up the system.

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
Firmware
parameters.
The following flowchart in
process that takes place during MVME5100 system start-ups.
For further information on PPCBug, refer to the following:
http://www.motorola.com/computer/literature
port may be used for connecting a terminal to the MVME5100
8 bits per character
1 stop bit per character
Parity disabled (no parity)
Baud rate = 9600 baud (default baud rate at power-up)
for additional information on modifying firmware default
Figure 2-1
Chapter 3, PPCBug Firmware
Appendix B, Troubleshooting
Appendix C, Related Documentation
port can be reconfigured by
DEBUG
) command.
PF
Chapter 3, PPCBug
shows the basic initialization
System Powerup
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