Intel 440GX Debug Recommendations, Slot 1 Test Tools, Debug/Simulation Tools, In-Target Probe ITP

Debug Recommendations

Debug Recommendations 4

This chapter provides tool information, logic suggestions, technical support options and a summary of the problems which have been found to be associated with system debug. Although not comprehensive in scope, the recommendations are included to preclude unnecessary expenditures of time and effort during the early stages of debug. While the methodologies suggested are those which Intel believes are most likely to be successful, they are not a substitute for correct design practices nor are they a substitute for other Intel references.

4.1Slot 1 Test Tools

The Slot 1 Test Kit, consists of the following test tools:

•The Slot 1 Electrical/Mechanical/Thermal (EMT) Test Tool, which provides mechanical, thermal and voltage transient testing capabilities

•The Slot 1 Continuity Test Tool (CTT), which provides continuity testing capabilities for the Slot 1 connector.

See the Slot 1 Test Kit User’s Guide for more information on these tools.

4.2Debug/Simulation Tools

4.2.1Logic Analyzer Interface (LAI)

Logic analyzer interface modules provide a way to connect your logic analyzer to signals on the processor system bus. They are available from two logic analyzer vendors:

•Hewlett-Packard Co. for their HP-16500B* series logic analyzers. Contact your local Field Sales representative to set up a three way non-disclosure agreement to begin discussions with Hewlett-Packard on their product. This product is purchased directly from Hewlett-Packard.

•Tektronix for their DAS/NT*, DAS/XP*, and TDS 700 series logic analyzers. Contact your local Field Sales representative for availability of the LAI565T interface module for the Intel® Pentium® II processor from Intel. The LAI562T interface module is designed for the Intel® Pentium® II processor. The DAS* software is available directly from Tektronix.

Contact your local Intel Field Sales representative to complete the proper non-disclosure agreement required to receive the LAI.

4.2.2In-Target Probe (ITP)

The ITP565 provides a software debug capability allowing the setting/clearing of hardware/ software breakpoints, assembly/disassembly of code, display/modification of the processor register set, display/modification of system memory, display/modification of I/O space and includes a macro language for custom debug procedure creation, etc. Contact your local Field Sales representative for availability of this tool from Intel.

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