Microprocessor and Memory Technologies Group Errata Number: E2 Device Errata MPC860ADS Application Development System Board Versions ENG, PILOT, REV A February 5, 1997 1. Failures bursting to EDO DRAM. [Applies to: Any ENG, PILOT, or REV A board populated with EDO DRAM.] Some Revision A MPC860 Application Development System (ADS) boards are shipped with a 4 Mbyte Extended Data Out (EDO) DRAM SIMM. The memory controller initailization for bursts to EDO DRAM has been found to be unreliable, resulting in occasional failure and lockup when the caches of the MPC860 perform bursts. Normal startup configuration when operating with MPC8Bug does not enable the caches, and therefore failures are not encountered in this default configuration. Note: This problem will also occur on ENG and PILOT boards if the fast page-mode DRAM is replaced with EDO DRAM. Workarounds: 1) Do not enable MPC860 caches when an EDO DRAM SIMM is installed in the ADS board, OR 2) Use a standard (i.e. non-EDO) DRAM SIMM in the ADS memory socket. Fixed in Revision B. 2. Spikes on RAS and CAS signals. [Applies to: All ENG and PILOT boards, and REV A boards shipped before June 25, 1996.] Impedance mismatch problems with some SIMMs causes spikes on the RAS and CAS lines which can cause problems with interfacing to DRAM. Workarounds: Insert the following series damping resistors: This document contains information on a product under development. Motorola reserves the right to change or discontinue this product without notice. O 1996 Motorola, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Thi d d ihF M k 404 (1) 51ohm series resistors from the output of RAS2, RAS1DD, and RAS2DD of the Mach220 at U10 [U9 of ENG board revision] (2) 470ohm pull-down resistor on RAS1 output of the Mach220 at U10 [U9 of ENG board revision] (3) 51ohm series resistor from the output of BDRM_W of the 74ACT541 at U35 [U33 of ENG board revision] (4) 51ohm series resistors from the outputs of BBS0A, BBS1A, BBS2A, and BBS3A of the 74ACT541 at U37 [U35 of ENG board revision] Updates for REV A schematic sheets effected by this are included with this errata list. Note: This workaround has already been implemented in REV A MPC860ADS boards shipped after June 25, 1996. Important: This change is unrelated to the MPC860ADS device erratum concerning failures when bursting to EDO DRAM. Fixed in Revision B. Motorola reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products herein. Motorola makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does Motorola assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit, and specifically disclaims any and all liability, including without limitation consequential or incidental damages. "Typical" parameters can and do vary in different applications. All operating parameters, including "Typicals" must be validated for each customer application by customer's technical experts. Motorola does not convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others. Motorola products are not designed, intended, or authorized for use as components in systems intended for surgical implant into the body, or other applications intended to support or sustain life, or for any other application in which the failure of the Motorola product could create a situation where personal injury or death may occur. Should Buyer purchase or use Motorola products for any such unintended or unauthorized application, Buyer shall indemnify and hold Motorola and its officers, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, and distributors harmless against all claims, costs, damages, and expenses, and reasonable attorney fees arising out of, directly or indirectly, any claim of personal injury or death associated with such unintended or unauthorized use, even if such claim alleges that Motorola was negligent regarding the design or manufacture of the part. Motorola and are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. Motorola, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.