Firmware hub (82802ab) – HP XU700 User Manual

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FirmWare Hub (82802AB)

FirmWare Hub (82802AB)

The FWH (also known as flash memory) is connected to the LPC bus. It
contains 4 Mbit (512 kB) of flash memory.

The hardware features of the FWH include: a Random Number Generator
(RNG), five General Purpose Inputs (GPI), register-based block locking and
hardware-based locking. An integrated combination of logic features and
non-volatile memory enables better protection for the storage and update of
system code and data, adds flexibility through additional GPIs, and allows
for quicker introduction of security/manageability features.

The following table shows the available FWH features

.

Feature

Feature

• Platform Compatibility:

❒ Enables security-enhanced platform infrastructure.
❒ Part of the Intel I840 chipset.

• Two Configurable Interfaces:

❒ FirmWare Hub interface for system operation.
❒ Address/Address Multiplexed (A/A Mux) interface.

• FirmWare Hub Interface Mode:

❒ Five signal communication interface supporting x8 reads and

writes.

❒ Register-based read and write protection for each code/data

storage blocks.

❒ Five additional GPIs for system design and flexibility.
❒ A hardware RNG (Random Number Generator).
❒ Integrated CUI (Command User Interface) for requesting

access to locking, programming and erasing options. It also
handles requests for data residing in status, ID and block lock
registers.

❒ Operates with 33 MHz PCI clock and 3.3 V input/output.

• 4 Mbits of Flash Memory for system code/data non-volatile

storage:

❒ Symmetrically blocked, 64 Kbyte memory sections.
❒ Automated byte program and block erase through an

integrated WSM (Write State Machine).

• A/A Mux Interface/Mode, supporting:

❒ 11-pin multiplexed address and 8-pin data I/O interface.
❒ Fast on-board or out-of-system programming.

• Power Supply Specifications:

❒ Vcc: 3.3 V +/- 0.3 V.
❒ Vpp: 3.3 V and 12 V for fast programming, 80 ns.

• Industry Standard Packages:

❒ 40L TSOP or 32L PLCC.

• Case Temperature Operating Range.

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