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7 Appendices
A Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................51
B Maintenance..............................................................................................................................52
C Trademarks................................................................................................................................54
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1 Introduction
bdiGDB enhances the GNU debugger (GDB), with JTAG debugging for ARM11 and Cortex-A8 based
targets. With the builtin Ethernet interface you get a very fast download speed of up to 200 Kbytes/
sec. No target communication channel (e.g. serial line) is wasted for debugging purposes. Even bet-
ter, you can use fast Ethernet debugging with target systems without network capability. The host to
BDI communication uses the standard GDB remote protocol.
An additional Telnet interface is available for special debug tasks (e.g. force a hardware reset,
program flash memory).
The following figure shows how the BDI2000 interface is connected between the host and the target:
Target System
ARM
JTAG Interface
UNIX / PC Host
BDI2000
GNU Debugger
(GDB)
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Ethernet (10 BASE-T)
1.1 BDI2000
The BDI2000 is the main part of the bdiGDB system. This small box implements the interface be-
tween the JTAG pins of the target CPU and a 10Base-T ethernet connector. The firmware and the
programable logic of the BDI2000 can be updated by the user with a simple Windows / Linux config-
uration program.The BDI2000 supports 1.8 – 5.0 Volts target systems (3.0 – 5.0 Volts target systems
with Rev. A/B).
.
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1.2 BDI Configuration
As an initial setup, the IP address of the BDI2000, the IP address of the host with the configuration
file and the name of the configuration file is stored within the flash of the BDI2000.
Every time the BDI2000 is powered on, it reads the configuration file via TFTP.
Following an example of a typical configuration file:
; bdiGDB configuration for ARM Integrator CM1136JF-S
; --------------------------------------------------
;
[INIT]
WM32
;
0x1000000C 0x00000005 ;REMAP=1, MISC LED ON
[TARGET]
CPUTYPE
CLOCK
POWERUP
ENDIAN
VECTOR
ARM1136
1
3000
LITTLE
CATCH 0x1f
;JTAG clock (0=Adaptive,1=16MHz,2=8MHz,3=4MHz, ...)
;start delay after power-up detected in ms
;memory model (LITTLE | BIG)
;catch D_Abort, P_Abort, SWI, Undef and Reset
;SOFT or HARD
BREAKMODE HARD
;
SCANPRED
SCANSUCC
;
0 0
1 4
;no JTAG devices before the ARM1136
;the ETMBUF after the ARM1136 core
[HOST]
IP
FILE
FORMAT
LOAD
151.120.25.119
E:\cygwin\home\demo\pid7t\fibo.x
ELF
MANUAL
;load file MANUAL or AUTO after reset
[FLASH]
WORKSPACE 0x00001000 ;workspace in target RAM for fast programming algorithm
CHIPTYPE
CHIPSIZE
BUSWIDTH
FILE
AM29BX8
0x100000
32
$arm1136.cfg
BIN 0x00010000
;Flash type (AM29F | AM29BX8 | AM29BX16 | I28BX8 | I28BX16)
;The size of one flash chip in bytes
;The width of the flash memory bus in bits (8 | 16 | 32)
FORMAT
[REGS]
FILE $reg1136.def
Based on the information in the configuration file, the target is automatically initialized after every re-
set.
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2 Installation
2.1 Connecting the BDI2000 to Target
The enclosed cables to the target system are designed for the ARM Development Boards. In case
where the target system has the same connector layout, the cable (14 pin or 20 pin) can be directly
connected.
!
In order to ensure reliable operation of the BDI (EMC, runtimes, etc.) the target cable length must not
exceed 20 cm (8").
Rev. A
20 pin Multi-ICE
Connector
1
2
19
20
1 - Vcc Target
2 - NC
Target System
3 - TRST
4 - NC
ARM
1
2
13
14
5 - TDI
14 pin Target
Connector
1 - Vcc Target
2 - GROUND
3 - TRST
4 - GROUND
5 - TDI
6 - NC
7 - TMS
8 - GROUND
9 - TCK
10 - GROUND
11 - NC
BDI2000
12 - NC
6 - NC
13 - TDO
14 - NC
7 - TMS
BDI
TRGT MODE
BDI MAIN
BDI OPTION
8 - NC
9
1
15 - RESET
16 - NC
9 - TCK
10 - NC
17 - NC
11 - TDO
12 - RESET
13 - NC
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18 - NC
2
10
19 - NC
20 - NC
14 - NC
The green LED «TRGT» marked light up when target is powered up
Rev. B/C
20 pin Multi-ICE
Connector
1 - Vcc Target
2 - NC
1
2
19
20
Target System
3 - TRST
4 - NC
ARM
1
2
13
14
14 pin Target
Connector
1 - Vcc Target
2 - GROUND
3 - TRST
4 - GROUND
5 - TDI
5 - TDI
6 - NC
7 - TMS
8 - GROUND
9 - TCK
BDI2000
10 - GROUND
11 - NC
6 - NC
12 - NC
7 - TMS
13 - TDO
14 - NC
BDI
TRGT MODE
TARGET A
TARGET B
8 - NC
9
1
9 - TCK
15 - RESET
16 - NC
10 - NC
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11 - TDO
12 - RESET
13 - NC
17 - NC
2
10
18 - NC
19 - NC
14 - NC
20 - NC
The green LED «TRGT» marked light up when target is powered up
For BDI MAIN / TARGET A connector signals see table on next page.
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BDI MAIN / TARGET A Connector Signals
Pin
Name
reserved
Describtion
1
2
This pin is currently not used.
TRST
JTAG Test Reset
This open-drain / push-pull output of the BDI2000 resets the JTAG TAP controller on the
target. Default driver type is open-drain.
3+5
4
GND
TCK
System Ground
JTAG Test Clock
This output of the BDI2000 connects to the target TCK line.
6
TMS
JTAG Test Mode Select
This output of the BDI2000 connects to the target TMS line.
7
8
RESET
TDI
This open collector output of the BDI2000 is used to reset the target system.
JTAG Test Data In
This output of the BDI2000 connects to the target TDI line.
9
Vcc Target
1.8 – 5.0V:
This is the target reference voltage. It indicates that the target has power and it is also used
to create the logic-level reference for the input comparators. It also controls the output logic
levels to the target. It is normally fed from Vdd I/O on the target board.
3.0 – 5.0V with Rev. A/B :
This input to the BDI2000 is used to detect if the target is powered up. If there is a current
limiting resistor between this pin and the target Vdd, it should be 100 Ohm or less.
10
TDO
JTAG Test Data Out
This input to the BDI2000 connects to the target TDO line.
The BDI2000 works also with targets which have no dedicated TRST pin. For this kind of targets, the
BDI cannot force the target to debug mode immediately after reset. The target always begins execu-
tion of application code until the BDI has finished programming the Debug Control Register.
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2.1.1 Changing Target Processor Type
Before you can use the BDI2000 with an other target processor type (e.g. ARM <--> PPC), a new
setup has to be done (see chapter 2.5). During this process the target cable must be disconnected
from the target system.The BDI2000 needs to be supplied with 5 Volts via the BDI OPTION connec-
tor (Rev. A) or via the POWER connector (Rev. B/C). For more information see chapter 2.2.1
«External Power Supply»).
!
To avoid data line conflicts, the BDI2000 must be disconnected from the target system while
programming the logic for an other target CPU.
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2.1.2 Adaptive Clocking
Adaptive clocking is a feature which ensures that the BDI2000 never loses synchronization with the
target device, whatever the target clock speed is.To achieve this, BDI2000 uses two signals TCK and
RTCK. When adaptive clocking is selected, BDI2000 issues a TCK signal and waits for the Returned
TCK (RTCK) to come back. BDI2000 does not progress to the next TCK until RTCK is received. For
more information about adaptive clocking see ARM documentation.
Note:
Adaptive clocking is only supported with BDI2000 Rev.B/C and a special target cable. This special
cable can be ordered separately from Abatron.
Rev. B/C
20 pin Multi-ICE
Connector
1
2
19
20
1 - Vcc Target
2 - NC
Target System
3 - TRST
4 - NC
ARM
5 - TDI
6 - NC
7 - TMS
8 - GROUND
9 - TCK
BDI2000
10 - GROUND
11 - RTCK
12 - NC
13 - TDO
14 - NC
BDI
TRGT MODE
TARGET A
TARGET B
15
1
2
15 - RESET
16 - NC
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17 - NC
16
18 - NC
19 - NC
20 - NC
The green LED «TRGT» marked light up when target is powered up
For TARGET B connector signals see table on next page.
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BDI TARGET B Connector Signals:
Pin
1
Name
TDO
Describtion
JTAG Test Data Out
This input to the BDI2000 connects to the target TDO line.
2
3
reserved
TDI
JTAG Test Data In
This output of the BDI2000 connects to the target TDI line.
4
5
reserved
RTCK
Returned JTAG Test Clock
This input to the BDI2000 connects to the target RTCK line.
6
Vcc Target
1.8 – 5.0V:
This is the target reference voltage. It indicates that the target has power and it is also used
to create the logic-level reference for the input comparators. It also controls the output logic
levels to the target. It is normally fed from Vdd I/O on the target board.
3.0 – 5.0V with Rev. A/B :
This input to the BDI2000 is used to detect if the target is powered up. If there is a current
limiting resistor between this pin and the target Vdd, it should be 100 Ohm or less.
7
8
TCK
JTAG Test Clock
This output of the BDI2000 connects to the target TCK line.
TRST
JTAG Test Reset
This open-drain / push-pull output of the BDI2000 resets the JTAG TAP controller on the
target. Default driver type is open-drain.
9
TMS
JTAG Test Mode Select
This output of the BDI2000 connects to the target TMS line.
10
11
12
13
reserved
reserved
GROUND
RESET
System Ground
System Reset
This open-drain output of the BDI2000 is used to reset the target system.
14
15
16
reseved
reseved
GROUND
System Ground
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2.2 Connecting the BDI2000 to Power Supply
2.2.1 External Power Supply
The BDI2000 needs to be supplied with 5 Volts (max. 1A) via the BDI OPTION connector (Rev. A)
or via POWER connector (Rev. B/C). The available power supply from Abatron (option) or the en-
closed power cable can be directly connected. In order to ensure reliable operation of the BDI2000,
keep the power supply cable as short as possible.
!
For error-free operation, the power supply to the BDI2000 must be between 4.75V and 5.25V DC.
The maximal tolerable supply voltage is 5.25 VDC. Any higher voltage or a wrong polarity
might destroy the electronics.
Rev. A
BDI OPTION
Connector
1 - NOT USED
2 - GROUND
BDI
TRGT MODE
BDI MAIN
BDI OPTION
3 - NOT USED
4 - GROUND
13
14
1
2
5 - NOT USED
6 - GROUND
7 - NOT USED
8 - GROUND
Vcc
GND
9 - NOT USED
10 - GROUND
11 - NOT USED
12 - Vcc (+5V)
13 - Vcc Target (+5V)
14 - Vcc (+5V)
The green LED «BDI» marked light up when 5V power is connected to the BDI2000
Rev. B/Con
POWER
Connector
GND 3
4
1 Vcc
2
1 - Vcc (+5V)
2 - VccTGT
3 - GROUND
4 - NOT USED
RS232
POWER
LI TX RX 10 BASE-T
BDI
TRGT MODE
TARGET A
TARGET B
The green LED «BDI» marked light up when 5V power is connected to the BDI2000
Please switch on the system in the following sequence:
• 1 --> external power supply
• 2 --> target system
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2.2.2 Power Supply from Target System
The BDI2000 needs to be supplied with 5 Volts (max. 1A) via BDI MAIN target connector (Rev. A) or
via TARGET A connector (Rev. B/C). This mode can only be used when the target system runs with
5V and the pin «Vcc Target» is able to deliver a current up to 1A@5V. For pin description and layout
see chapter 2.1 «Connecting the BDI2000 to Target». Insert the enclosed Jumper as shown in figure
below. Please ensure that the jumper is inserted correctly.
!
For error-free operation, the power supply to the BDI2000 must be between 4.75V and 5.25V DC.
The maximal tolerable supply voltage is 5.25 VDC. Any higher voltage or a wrong polarity
might destroy the electronics.
Rev. A
BDI OPTION
Connector
1 - NOT USED
BDI
TRGT MODE
BDI MAIN
BDI OPTION
2 - GROUND
3 - NOT USED
4 - GROUND
1
13
14
5 - NOT USED
6 - GROUND
7 - NOT USED
8 - GROUND
2
Jumper
9 - NOT USED
10 - GROUND
11 - NOT USED
12 - Vcc (+5V)
13 - Vcc Target (+5V)
14 - Vcc BDI2000 (+5V)
The green LEDs «BDI» and «TRGT» marked light up when target is powered up
and the jumper is inserted correctly
Rev. B/C
POWER
Connector
3
1
2
1 - Vcc BDI2000 (+5V)
2 - Vcc Target (+5V)
3 - GROUND
4
Jumper
4 - NOT USED
RS232
POWER
LI TX RX 10 BASE-T
BDI
TRGT MODE
TARGET A
TARGET B
The green LEDs «BDI» and «TRGT» marked light up when target is powered up
and the jumper is inserted correctly
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2.3 Status LED «MODE»
The built in LED indicates the following BDI states:
Rev. A
BDI
TRGT MODE
BDI MAIN
BDI OPTION
Rev. B/C
BDI
TRGT MODE
TARGET A
TARGET B
MODE LED
OFF
BDI STATES
The BDI is ready for use, the firmware is already loaded.
The power supply for the BDI2000 is < 4.75VDC.
ON
BLINK
The BDI «loader mode» is active (an invalid firmware is loaded or loading firmware is active).
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2.4 Connecting the BDI2000 to Host
2.4.1 Serial line communication
Serial line communication is only used for the initial configuration of the bdiGDB system.
The host is connected to the BDI through the serial interface (COM1...COM4). The communication
cable (included) between BDI and Host is a serial cable. There is the same connector pinout for the
BDI and for the Host side (Refer to Figure below).
Rev. A
Target System
RS232 Connector
1 2 3 4 5
(for PC host)
ARM
GND
GND
6 7 8 9
RS232
RD
TD
RD
TD
LI
TX RX
10 BASE-T
RTS
CTS
RTS
CTS
BDI2000
DSR
DCD
DSR
DCD
PC Host
DTR
DTR
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RS232
Rev. B/C
Target System
1 2 3 4 5
RS232 Connector
ARM
(for PC host)
GND
GND
6 7 8 9
RS232
POWER
LI TX RX 10 BASE-T
RD
TD
RD
TD
BDI2000
RTS
CTS
RTS
CTS
DSR
DCD
DSR
DCD
PC Host
DTR
DTR
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RS232
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2.4.2 Ethernet communication
The BDI2000 has a built-in 10 BASE-T Ethernet interface (see figure below). Connect an UTP (Un-
shilded Twisted Pair) cable to the BD2000. For thin Ethernet coaxial networks you can connect a
commercially available media converter (BNC-->10 BASE-T) between your network and the
BDI2000. Contact your network administrator if you have questions about the network.
Rev. A
1
8
10 BASE-T
Connector
1 - TD+
2 - TD-
3 - RD+
4 - NC
5 - NC
6 - RD-
7 - NC
8 - NC
RS232
LI
TX RX
10 BASE-T
Target System
Rev. B/C
ARM
1
8
RS232
POWER
LI TX RX 10 BASE-T
BDI2000
PC Host
Abatron AG
Swiss Made
Ethernet (10 BASE-T)
The following explains the meanings of the built-in LED lights:
LED
Name
Description
LI
Link
When this LED light is ON, data link is successful between the UTP
port of the BDI2000 and the hub to which it is connected.
TX
RX
Transmit
Receive
When this LED light BLINKS, data is being transmitted through the UTP
port of the BDI2000
When this LED light BLINKS, data is being received through the UTP
port of the BDI2000
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2.5 Installation of the Configuration Software
On the enclosed diskette you will find the BDI configuration software and the firmware required for
the BDI2000. For Windows NT users there is also a TFTP server included.
The following files are on the diskette.
b20a11gd.exe
b20a11gd.hlp
b20a11gd.xxx
armjed20.xxx
armjed21.xxx
tftpsrv.exe
*.cfg
Windows configuration program
Windows help file for the configuration program
Firmware for the BDI2000
JEDEC file for the BDI2000 (Rev. A/B) logic device
JEDEC file for the BDI2000 (Rev. C) logic device
TFTP server for WindowsNT/ Windows95 (WIN32 console application)
Configuration files
*.def
Register definition files
bdisetup.zip
ZIP Archive with the Setup Tool sources for Linux / UNIX hosts.
Overview of an installation / configuration process:
• Create a new directory on your hard disk
• Copy the entire contents of the enclosed diskette into this directory
• Linux only: extract the setup tool sources and build the setup tool
• Use the setup tool to load/update the BDI firmware/logic
Note: A new BDI has no firmware/logic loaded.
• Use the setup tool to transmit the initial configuration parameters
- IP address of the BDI.
- IP address of the host with the configuration file.
- Name of the configuration file. This file is accessed via TFTP.
- Optional network parameters (subnet mask, default gateway).
Activating BOOTP:
The BDI can get the network configuration and the name of the configuration file also via BOOTP.
For this simple enter 0.0.0.0 as the BDI’s IP address (see following chapters). If present, the subnet
mask and the default gateway (router) is taken from the BOOTP vendor-specific field as defined in
RFC 1533.
With the Linux setup tool, simply use the default parameters for the -c option:
[root@LINUX_1 bdisetup]# ./bdisetup -c -p/dev/ttyS0 -b57
The MAC address is derived from the serial number as follows:
MAC: 00-0C-01-xx-xx-xx , repace the xx-xx-xx with the 6 left digits of the serial number
Example: SN# 93123457 ==>> 00-0C-01-93-12-34
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2.5.1 Configuration with a Linux / Unix host
The firmware / logic update and the initial configuration of the BDI2000 is done with a command line
utility. In the ZIP Archive bdisetup.zip are all sources to build this utility. More information about this
utility can be found at the top in the bdisetup.c source file. There is also a make file included.
Starting the tool without any parameter displays information about the syntax and parameters.
!
To avoid data line conflicts, the BDI2000 must be disconnected from the target system while
programming the logic for an other target CPU (see Chapter 2.1.1).
Following the steps to bring-up a new BDI2000:
1. Build the setup tool:
The setup tool is delivered only as source files. This allows to build the tool on any Linux / Unix host.
To build the tool, simply start the make utility.
[root@LINUX_1 bdisetup]# make
cc -O2 -c -o bdisetup.o bdisetup.c
cc -O2 -c -o bdicnf.o bdicnf.c
cc -O2 -c -o bdidll.o bdidll.c
cc -s bdisetup.o bdicnf.o bdidll.o -o bdisetup
2. Check the serial connection to the BDI:
With "bdisetup -v" you may check the serial connection to the BDI. The BDI will respond with infor-
mation about the current loaded firmware and network configuration.
Note: Login as root, otherwise you probably have no access to the serial port.
[root@LINUX_1 bdisetup]# ./bdisetup -v -p/dev/ttyS0 -b57
BDI Type : BDI2000 Rev.C (SN: 92152150)
Loader : V1.05
Firmware : unknown
Logic
MAC
: unknown
: 00-0c-01-92-15-21
IP Addr : 255.255.255.255
Subnet : 255.255.255.255
Gateway : 255.255.255.255
Host IP : 255.255.255.255
Config : ??????????????????
3. Load/Update the BDI firmware/logic:
With "bdisetup -u" the firmware is loaded and the CPLD within the BDI2000 is programmed.This con-
figures the BDI for the target you are using. Based on the parameters -a and -t, the tool selects the
correct firmware / logic files. If the firmware / logic files are in the same directory as the setup tool,
there is no need to enter a -d parameter.
[root@LINUX_1 bdisetup]# ./bdisetup -u -p/dev/ttyS0 -b57 -aGDB -tARM11
Connecting to BDI loader
Erasing CPLD
Programming firmware with ./b20armgd.103
Programming CPLD with ./armjed21.102
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4.Transmit the initial configuration parameters:
With "bdisetup -c" the configuration parameters are written to the flash memory within the BDI.
The following parameters are used to configure the BDI:
BDI IP Address
Subnet Mask
The IP address for the BDI2000. Ask your network administrator for as-
signing an IP address to this BDI2000. Every BDI2000 in your network
needs a different IP address.
The subnet mask of the network where the BDI is connected to. A subnet
mask of 255.255.255.255 disables the gateway feature. Ask your network
administrator for the correct subnet mask. If the BDI and the host are in
the same subnet, it is not necessary to enter a subnet mask.
Default Gateway
Enter the IP address of the default gateway. Ask your network administra-
tor for the correct gateway IP address. If the gateway feature is disabled,
you may enter 255.255.255.255 or any other value.
Config - Host IP Address Enter the IP address of the host with the configuration file. The configura-
tion file is automatically read by the BDI2000 after every start-up.
Configuration file
Enter the full path and name of the configuration file. This file is read via
TFTP. Keep in mind that TFTP has it’s own root directory (usual /tftpboot).
You can simply copy the configuration file to this directory and the use the
file name without any path.
For more information about TFTP use "man tftpd".
[root@LINUX_1 bdisetup]# ./bdisetup -c -p/dev/ttyS0 -b57 \
> -i151.120.25.101 \
> -h151.120.25.118 \
> -feval7t.cnf
Connecting to BDI loader
Writing network configuration
Writing init list and mode
Configuration passed
5. Check configuration and exit loader mode:
The BDI is in loader mode when there is no valid firmware loaded or you connect to it with the setup
tool. While in loader mode, the Mode LED is flashing. The BDI will not respond to network requests
while in loader mode. To exit loader mode, the "bdisetup -v -s" can be used.You may also power-off
the BDI, wait some time (1min.) and power-on it again to exit loader mode.
[root@LINUX_1 bdisetup]# ./bdisetup -v -p/dev/ttyS0 -b57 -s
BDI Type : BDI2000 Rev.C (SN: 92152150)
Loader : V1.05
Firmware : V1.03 bdiGDB for ARM11
Logic
MAC
: V1.02 ARM
: 00-0c-01-92-15-21
IP Addr : 151.120.25.101
Subnet : 255.255.255.255
Gateway : 255.255.255.255
Host IP : 151.120.25.118
Config : eval7t.cnf
The Mode LED should go off, and you can try to connect to the BDI via Telnet.
[root@LINUX_1 bdisetup]# telnet 151.120.25.101
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2.5.2 Configuration with a Windows host
First make sure that the BDI is properly connected (see Chapter 2.1 to 2.4).
!
To avoid data line conflicts, the BDI2000 must be disconnected from the target system while
programming the logic for an other target CPU (see Chapter 2.1.1).
dialog box «BDI2000 Update/Setup»
Before you can use the BDI2000 together with the GNU debugger, you must store the initial config-
uration parameters in the BDI2000 flash memory. The following options allow you to do this:
Channel
Baudrate
Connect
Select the communication port where the BDI2000 is connected during
this setup session.
Select the baudrate used to communicate with the BDI2000 loader during
this setup session.
Click on this button to establish a connection with the BDI2000 loader.
Once connected, the BDI2000 remains in loader mode until it is restarted
or this dialog box is closed.
Current
Update
Press this button to read back the current loaded BDI2000 software and
logic versions. The current loader, firmware and logic version will be
displayed.
This button is only active if there is a newer firmware or logic version
present in the execution directory of the bdiGDB setup software. Press this
button to write the new firmware and/or logic into the BDI2000 flash mem-
ory / programmable logic.
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BDI IP Address
Enter the IP address for the BDI2000. Use the following format:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx e.g.151.120.25.101
Ask your network administrator for assigning an IP address to this
BDI2000. Every BDI2000 in your network needs a different IP address.
Subnet Mask
Enter the subnet mask of the network where the BDI is connected to.
Use the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxe.g.255.255.255.0
A subnet mask of 255.255.255.255 disables the gateway feature.
Ask your network administrator for the correct subnet mask.
Default Gateway
Enter the IP address of the default gateway. Ask your network administra-
tor for the correct gateway IP address. If the gateway feature is disabled,
you may enter 255.255.255.255 or any other value..
Config - Host IP Address Enter the IP address of the host with the configuration file. The configura-
tion file is automatically read by the BDI2000 after every start-up.
Configuration file
Enter the full path and name of the configuration file.
e.g. D:\ada\target\config\bdi\evs332.cnf
For information about the syntax of the configuration file see the bdiGDB
User manual. This name is transmitted to the TFTP server when reading
the configuration file.
Transmit
Click on this button to store the configuration in the BDI2000 flash
memory.
2.5.3 Recover procedure
In rare instances you may not be able to load the firmware in spite of a correctly connected BDI (error
of the previous firmware in the flash memory). Before carrying out the following procedure, check
the possibilities in Appendix «Troubleshooting». In case you do not have any success with the
tips there, do the following:
• Switch OFF the power supply for the BDI and open the unit as
described in Appendix «Maintenance»
• Place the jumper in the «INIT MODE» position
• Connect the power cable or target cable if the BDI is powered
from target system
INIT MODE
• Switch ON the power supply for the BDI again and wait until the
LED «MODE» blinks fast
DEFAULT
• Turn the power supply OFF again
• Return the jumper to the «DEFAULT» position
• Reassemble the unit as described in Appendix «Maintenance»
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2.6 Testing the BDI2000 to host connection
After the initial setup is done, you can test the communication between the host and the BDI2000.
There is no need for a target configuration file and no TFTP server is needed on the host.
• If not already done, connect the bdiGDB system to the network.
• Power-up the BDI2000.
• Start a Telnet client on the host and connect to the BDI2000 (the IP address you entered dur-
ing initial configuration).
• If everything is okay, a sign on message like «BDI Debugger for ARM» should be displayed
in the Telnet window.
2.7 TFTP server for Windows NT
The bdiGDB system uses TFTP to access the configuration file and to load the application program.
Because there is no TFTP server bundled with Windows NT, Abatron provides a TFTP server appli-
cation tftpsrv.exe. This WIN32 console application runs as normal user application (not as a system
service).
Command line syntax:
tftpsrv [p] [w] [dRootDirectory]
Without any parameter, the server starts in read-only mode. This means, only read access request
from the client are granted. This is the normal working mode. The bdiGDB system needs only read
access to the configuration and program files.
The parameter [p] enables protocol output to the console window. Try it.
The parameter [w] enables write accesses to the host file system.
The parameter [d] allows to define a root directory.
tftpsrv p
Starts the TFTP server and enables protocol output
tftpsrv p w
Starts the TFTP server, enables protocol output and write accesses are
allowed.
tftpsrv dC:\tftp\ Starts the TFTP server and allows only access to files in C:\tftp and its
subdirectories. As file name, use relative names.
For example "bdi\mpc750.cfg" accesses "C:\tftp\bdi\mpc750.cfg"
You may enter the TFTP server into the Startup group so the server is started every time you logon.
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3 Using bdiGDB
3.1 Principle of operation
The firmware within the BDI handles the GDB request and accesses the target memory or registers
via the JTAG interface. There is no need for any debug software on the target system. After loading
the code via TFTP debugging can begin at the very first assembler statement.
Whenever the BDI system is powered-up the following sequence starts:
Power On
initial
no
configuration
valid?
yes
activate BDI2000 loader
Get configuration file
via TFTP
Power OFF
Process target init list
Load program code
via TFTP and set the PC
RUN selected?
Start loaded program code
Process GDB request
Power OFF
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3.2 Configuration File
The configuration file is automatically read by the BDI2000 after every power on.
The syntax of this file is as follows:
; comment
[part name]
core# identifier parameter1 parameter2 ..... parameterN ; comment
core# identifier parameter1 parameter2 ..... parameterN
.....
[part name]
core# identifier parameter1 parameter2 ..... parameterN
core# identifier parameter1 parameter2 ..... parameterN
.....
etc.
Numeric parameters can be entered as decimal (e.g. 700) or as hexadecimal (0x80000).
The core# is optional. If not present the BDI assume core #0. See also chapter "Multi-Core Support".
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3.2.1 Part [INIT]
The part [INIT] defines a list of commands which are be executed every time the target comes out of
reset (except in STARTUP RUN mode). The commands are used to get the target ready for loading
the program file.
WGPR register value
WREG name value
WCPn register value
Write value to the selected general purpose register.
register
value
Example:
the register number 0 .. 15
the value to write into the register
WGPR 0 5
Write value to the selected CPU register by name
name
the register name (CPSR)
the value to write into the register
WREG CPSR 0x600000D3
value
Example:
Write value to the selected Coprocessor register.
n
the CP number (0 .. 15)
register
value
Example:
the register number (see chapter CPx registers)
the value to write into the register
WCP15 2 0x00004000 ; set Translation Base 0
WM8 address value
WM16 address value
WM32 address value
WAPB address value
Write a byte (8bit) to the selected memory place.
address
value
Example:
the memory address
the value to write to the target memory
WM8 0xFFFFFA21 0x04 ; SYPCR: watchdog disable ...
Write a half word (16bit) to the selected memory place.
address
value
Example:
the memory address
the value to write to the target memory
WM16 0x02200200 0x0002 ; TBSCR
Write a word (32bit) to the selected memory place.
address
value
Example:
the memory address
the value to write to the target memory
WM32 0x02200000 0x01632440 ; SIUMCR
Cortex-A8: Write a word (32bit) to the Debug APB memory.
address
value
Example:
the APB memory address
the value to write to the APB memory
WAPB 0xd4012014 0x08000014 ; RCSR
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WBIN address filename Write a binary image to the selected memory place. The binary image is
read via TFTP from the host. Up to 4 such entries are supported.
address
filename
Example:
the memory address
the filename including the full path
WBIN 0x4000 pagetable.bin
RM8 address value
RM16 address value
RM32 address value
MMAP start end
Read a byte (8bit) from the selected memory place.
address
the memory address
RM8 0x00000000
Example:
Read a half word (16bit) from the selected memory place.
address
Example:
the memory address
RM16 0x00000000
Read a word (32bit) from the selected memory place.
address
Example:
the memory address
RM32 0x00000000
Because a memory access to an invalid memory space via JTAG leads to
a deadlock, this entry can be used to define up to 32 valid memory ranges.
If at least one memory range is defined, the BDI checks against this
range(s) and avoids accessing of not mapped memory ranges.
start
the start address of a valid memory range
the end address of this memory range
MMAP 0xFFE00000 0xFFFFFFFF ;Boot ROM
end
Example:
DELAY value
CLOCK value
Delay for the selected time.
value
the delay time in milliseconds (1...30000)
DELAY 500 ; delay for 0.5 seconds
Example:
This entry allows to change the JTAG clock frequency during processing
of the init list. But the final JTAG clock after processing the init list is taken
from the CLOCK entry in the [TARGET] section.This entry maybe of inter-
est to speed-up JTAG clock as soon as possible (after PLL setup).
value
Example:
see CLOCK parameter in [TARGET] section
CLOCK 2 ; switch to 8 MHz JTAG clock
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Using a startup program to initialize the target system:
For targets where initialization can not be done with a simple initialization list, there is the possibility
to download and execute a special startup code. The startup code must be present in a file on the
host. The last instruction in this startup code should be a BKPT. After processing the initlist, the BDI
downloads this startup code to RAM, starts it and waits until it completes. If there is no BKPT instruc-
tion in the startup code, the BDI terminates it after a timeout of 5 seconds.
FILE filename
The name of the file with the startup code. This name is used to access
the startup code via TFTP.
filename
the filename including the full path
Example:
FILE F:\gdb\target\config\pid7t\startup.hex
FORMAT format
The format of the startup file. Currently COFF, S-Record, a.out, Binary and
ELF file formats are supported. If the startup code is already stored in
ROM on the target, select ROM as the format.
format
COFF, SREC, AOUT, BIN, ELF or ROM
FORMAT COFF
Example:
START address
The address where to start the startup code. If this value is not defined and
the core is not in ROM, the address is taken from the code file. If this value
is not defined and the core is already in ROM, the PC will not be set before
starting the code.
address
the address where to start the startup code
START 0x10000
Example:
Note:
If an init list and a startup code file are present, the init list is processed first and then the startup code
is loaded and executed. Therefore it is possible first to enable some RAM with the init list before the
startup code is loaded and executed.
[INIT]
WM32
0x0B000020 0x00000000 ;Clear Reset Map
FILE
FORMAT
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