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MVME5100 VPD Reference Information
B❏Press the abort switch during startup (double-button reset -
reset/abort) to enter the safe mode (at this poi n t, the firmware will
ignore all SROM contents and reset)
❏Use the srom, ibm, or update command to change the VPD to the
correct parameters
The data listed in the following tables are fo r general reference
information. It is divided into two major sections: VPD Data Definitions,
which define VPD packet formats, and VPD Content Information, which
includes information on what is actually contained in the VPD.
VPD Definitions - Packet TypesThe following table describes and lists the currently assigned packet
identifiers. Note: Additional packet identifier s may be added to this li st
as future versions of the VPD are released.
Table B-1. VPD Packet Types
ID# Size Description Data
Type Notes
00 N/A Guaranteed Illegal N/A
01 Variable Product Identifier (e.g., “PrPMC800”, “MCP750”,
“MVME5100”, “PPMC750-2xx”, “PRPMCCR,” etc.) ASCII 1
02 Variable Factory Assembly Number (e.g., “01-W3403F01x”,
etc.) ASCII 1
03 Variable Serial Number (e.g., “3383185”, etc.) ASCII 1
04 10 Product Configuration Options Data
The data in this packet further describes the board
configuration (e.g., header population , I/O routing,
etc.). Its exact contents is dependent upon the product
configuration/type.
A following table describes this packet.
Binary
05 04 MPU Internal Clock Frequency in Hertz (e.g.,
350,000,000 decimal, etc.) Integer (4-
byte) 2