Kontron AM4011 - Manual (Page 19)

AM4011 Introduction
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P R E L I M I N A R Y
1. Introduction
1.1 Board Overview
The AM4011 is a highly integrated CPU board implemented as a Single, Mid-size or Full-size
Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) Module. The design is based on the Intel® Core™2 Duo
processor combined with the Intel® 3100 server-class chipset.
The board supports the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, 1.5 GHz version built on 65-nm pro-
cess technology in a 479 µFCBGA package providing 64 kB L1 and 4 MB L2 cache as well as
667 MHz front side bus (FSB) speed. The processor and the memory are soldered on the
AM4011, which results in higher Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and a significant im-
provement in cooling.
The Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is a low-power, dual-core processor supporting Intel’s Vir-
tualization Technology (VT), Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel® EM64T), and en-
hanced address range for up to 64 GB memory. It delivers optimized power-efficient computing
and outstanding dual-core performance with low power consumption.
The board includes up to 4 GB registered Double Data Rate (DDR2) memory with Error
Checking and Correcting (ECC) running at 400 MHz. Two Dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers,
each utilizing a x4 lane PCI Express interconnection to the Intel® 3100 chipset, ensure maxi-
mum data throughput between processor and memory. The AM4011 further provides up to 8
GB Flash memory via an optional USB 2.0 NAND Flash module.
The AM4011 has full hot swap capability, which enables the board to be replaced, monitored
and controlled without having to shut down the ATCA carrier board or the MicroTCA system. A
dedicated Module Management Controller (MMC) is used to manage the board and support a
defined subset of Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) commands and PICMG
(ATCA/AMC) command extensions, which enables operators to detect and eliminate faults
faster at module level. This includes monitoring several onboard temperature conditions, board
voltages and the power supply status, managing hot swap operations, rebooting the board, etc.
All in all, IPMI enhances the board’s availability and reliability while reducing the operating
costs and the mean-time-to-repair.
As a “headless” AMC design (no onboard graphics controller), the AM4011 supports one USB
2.0 host interface,
one standard RS-232 COM port, and two Gigabit Ethernet ports to the front
as well as a variety of high-speed interconnect topologies to the system, such as Dual Gigabit
SerDes connection and Dual Serial ATA storage interface in the Common Options Region, x4
PCI Express, and a Debug port and a Serial port in the Extended Options Region.
Optimized for high-performance, packet-based telecom systems, the AM4011 is targeted to-
wards, but not limited to the telecom market application such as radio network controllers, me-
dia streaming, traffic processing, database management and routing. The AM4011 also fits into
applications situated in industrial environments, including I/O intensive applications. The care-
ful design and the selection of high temperature resistant components ensure a high product
availability. This, together with a high level of scalability, reliability, and stability, make this state-
of-the-art product a perfect core technology for long-life embedded applications.
The board is offered with the generic Linux Board Support Package which supports various Linux
distributions including the Carrier Grade Linux (CGL) operating system. Please contact Kontron
for further information concerning the operation of the AM4011 with other operating systems.