EVB-EMC1002/EMC1033 User Manual

2 Getting Started

2.1System Requirements

To use the EVB you will need:

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A PC running Windows 2000 or XP

Display resolution 800x600 (or larger to view several windows simultaneously) An available USB port

2.1.1Feature Summary

nWindows Register Manager application allows viewing and changing register values as well as graphing temperature history

nUSB communication to evaluation board

nResistive Error Correction can be demonstrated

n LEDs for Alert/Therm2 and Addr/Therm indication as well as USB bridge activity n Low cost fan control driven by Alert/Therm2 and Addr/Therm outputs

n An external SMBus master may also be used (circuit modifications required)

2.1.2Board Layout

P2

EMC 1002

USB

EMC1002

 

P6

 

Figure 2.1 EMC1002 Board Outline and Silkscreen

2.1.3Installing the EVB

1.Install the RegMan application and device driver on a PC by running Setup.exe from the RegMan distribution CD. A revision history and install/uninstall notes may be found in the readme.txt file on the disk.

2.Connect the supplied USB cable to an available USB port on the PC. Plug the “mini-B” end of the USB cable into EVB connector P6. The +3.3V, Bridge ACT, Alert/Therm2 and Addr/Therm LEDs should illuminate. After the EVB is connected to the PC the “Find New Hardware” wizard will pop up for USB driver installation. Follow the instructions in the readme.txt file to complete the installation process.

3.Start the EVB Software by selecting the Register Manager application from the SMSC folder from the Programs Windows Start menu. The EVB will initialize and the Register Manager Help screen will appear as in Figure 2.2. The USBAct LED should be blinking when the Register Manager is running.

SMSC EMC1002/EMC1033

Revision 1.1 (12-14-06)

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