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KSZ9031MNX
Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver
with GMII / MII Support
KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board User’s Guide
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Revision Date Summary of Changes
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................. 5
2.0 Board Features........................................................................ 5
3.0 Evaluation Kit Contents.......................................................... 5
4.0 Hardware Description............................................................. 6
4.1 Jumper Setting & Definition .................................................................................. 7
4.2 Test Point Definition............................................................................................. 10
4.3 RJ-45 Copper Interface ........................................................................................ 10
4.4 LED Indicators ...................................................................................................... 10
4.4.1 Single LED Mode ..................................................................................... 10
4.4.2 Tri-color Dual LED Mode......................................................................... 11
4.5 Gigabit Media Independent Interface (GMII) ...................................................... 12
4.6 Media Independent Interface (MII)....................................................................... 12
4.7 USB Port................................................................................................................ 13
5.0 Micrel MdioConfig Software – Installation..........................14
5.1 MicrelSwitchPhyQATools Installation................................................................ 14
5.2 USB Driver Installation......................................................................................... 16
6.0 MicrelMdioConfig Software – Application Programs.........20
6.1 Windows Command Prompt – Command Line program.................................. 20
6.1.1 Running the program.............................................................................. 20
6.1.2 Read/Write access to KSZ9031MNX PHY registers ............................. 21
6.1.3 Creating and running a script file .......................................................... 22
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List of Figures
Figure 1. KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board............................................................................................ 6
Figure 2. KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board – GMII Loop Back............................................................ 12
Figure 3. KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board – MII Interface Connection with Spirent SmartBits.......... 12
List of Tables
Table 1. KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board – Jumper Definition............................................................. 8
Table 2. Strapping Pin Definitions for KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board Jumpers................................. 9
Table 3. KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board – Test Point Definition....................................................... 10
Table 4: Single LED Mode – LED Definition ................................................................................ 11
Table 5: Tri-color Dual LED Mode – LED Definition..................................................................... 11
Table 6. MII Port (J1) – MII Pin Definition ....................................................................................13
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1.0 Introduction
The KSZ9031MNX is a completely integrated triple speed (10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T)
Ethernet Physical Layer Transceiver for transmission and reception of data on standard CAT-5
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.
The KSZ9031MNX reduces board cost and simplifies board layout by using on-chip termination
resistors for the four differential pairs and by integrating a LDO controller to drive a low cost
MOSFET to supply the 1.2V core.
On the copper media interface, the KSZ9031MNX can automatically detect and correct for
differential pair misplacements and polarity reversals, and correct propagation delays and re-sync
timing between the four differential pairs, as specified in the IEEE 802.3 standard for 1000Base-T
operation.
The KSZ9031MNX provides the industry standard GMII/MII (Gigabit Media Independent Interface
/ Media Independent Interface) for connection to GMII/MII MACs in Gigabit Ethernet Processors
and Switches for data transfer at 1000 Mbps or 10/100Mbps speed.
The KSZ9031MNX Evaluation Board (KSZ9031MNX-EVAL) provides a comprehensive platform
to evaluate the KSZ9031MNX features. All KSZ9031MNX configuration pins are accessible either
by jumpers, test points or interface connecto rs.
2.0 Board Features
• Micrel KSZ9031MNX 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Ba se-T Physi cal Layer Transceiver
• RJ-45 Jack for Ethernet cable interface
• Auto MDI/MDI-X for automatic detection and correction for straight-through and crossover
cables
• GMII Loopback for standalone 1000Mbps evaluation
• MII Connector to interface with 10/100Mbps MAC controller/switch
• LED Indicators for link status and activity
• Jumpers to configure strapping pins
• Manual Reset Button for quick reboot after re-configuration of strapping pins
• USB port for MDC/MDIO programmi ng access to KSZ9031MNX PHY registers
3.0 Evaluation Kit Contents
The KSZ9031MNX Evaluation Kit includes the following hardware:
• KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board (a.k.a. KSZ9031MNX Socket Board)
And a design package with the following collaterals:
• KSZ9031MNX Evaluation-Socket Board Schematic (PDF and OrCAD DSN file)
• KSZ9031MNX Evaluation-Socket Board Gerber & PADS PowerPCB Files
• KSZ9031MNX Evaluation-Socket Board BOM
• KSZ9031MNX Evaluation-Socket Board User’s Guide (this document)
• KSZ9031MNX IBIS Models (separate files for 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V VDD I/O voltages)
• Micrel MDIO Configuration Software
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4.0 Hardware Description
The KSZ9031MNX-EVAL board is the evaluation platform for the KSZ9031MNX Gigabit Ethernet
Transceiver. Configuration of the KSZ9031MNX is accomplished through on-board jumper
selections and/or by PHY register access via the KSZ9031MNX MDC/MDIO management pins
via the USB port (CN1).
Figure 1. KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board
Features include a RJ-45 Jack for 10/100/1000 Ethernet speed cable connection, programmable
LED indicators for reporting link status and activity, and a manual reset button for quick reboot
after re-configuration of strapping pins.
GMII receive output clock and signals can be looped back to GMII transmit input clock and
signals to provide a standalone platform to evaluate the KSZ9031MNX device in 1000Mbps
mode.
MII Port (J1) provides the 10/100 MAC interface connections to Micrel KSZ88xx 3-port Switch
evaluation boards with the mating MII MAC interfa ce connectors.
The KSZ9031MNX-EVAL board receives power from a DC power jack (J2). Any DC power
adapter in the range of 5V to 12V with a current rating of 2 Amp or better can also be used.
USB Port
(CN1)
Reset
(S1)
Power Jack
(J2)
KSZ9031MN
X
RJ-45 Jack
(RJ1)
Single LEDs
(D2, D3)
Tri-color Dual LED
(D4)
Jumpers to select
GMII Loop Back or
MII Port (J1)
MII Port
(J1)
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4.1 Jumper Setting & Definition
At power-up, the KSZ9031MNX device is configured via strapping pins that are set by external
pull-up and pull-down resistors. The KSZ9031MNX-EVAL board provides jumpers for the
KSZ9031MNX device strap-in settings and for selective board options.
Jumpers allow for quick configuration and re-configuration. To override the current KSZ9031MNX
device and board settings, simply select and close the desired jumper setting(s) and toggle the
on-board manual reset but ton (S1) for the new setting(s) to take effect.
The KSZ9031MNX-EVAL board jumper settings are defined in the table below.
Jumper KSZ9031MNX Pin Name Setting Function
KSZ9031MNX Device Strapping Pins
Close pins (1, 2) Set MODE3 = 1 JP1 MODE3
Close pins (2, 3) Set MODE3 = 0
Close pins (1, 2) Set MODE2 = 1 JP2 MODE2
Close pins (2, 3) Set MODE2 = 0
Close pins (1, 2) Set MODE1 = 1 JP3 MODE1
Close pins (2, 3) Set MODE1 = 0
Close pins (1, 2) Set MODE0 = 1 JP4 MODE0
Close pins (2, 3) Set MODE0 = 0
Close pins (1, 2) Set PHYAD2 = 1 JP11 PHYAD2
Close pins (2, 3) Set PHYAD2 = 0
Close pins (1, 2) Set PHYAD1 = 1 JP12 PHYAD1
Close pins (2, 3) Set PHYAD1 = 0
Close pins (1, 2) Set PHYAD0 = 1 JP13 PHYAD0
Close pins (2, 3) Set PHYAD0 = 0
Close pins (1, 2) Enable 125 MHz Clock Output JP10 CLK125_EN
Close pins (2, 3) Disable 125 MHz Clock Output
Close pins (1, 2) Select Single LED Mode JP9 LED_MODE
Close pins (2, 3) Select Tri-color Dual LED Mode
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Close pins (1, 2) Use for Single LED Mode JP7 LED2
Close pins (2, 3) Use for Tri-color Dual LED Mode
Close pins (1, 2) Use for Single LED Mode JP8 LED1
Close pins (2, 3) Use for Tri-color Dual LED Mode
Close pins (1, 2) Select MDC clock to MII Port (J1) JP6 MDC
Close pins (2, 3) Select MDC clock to USB Controller (U6)
Close pins (1, 2) Select MDIO signal to MII Port (J1) JP5 MDIO
Close pins (2, 3) Select MDIO signal to USB Controller (U6)
Close pins (1, 2) Select GMII GTX_CLK clock for GMII Loop Back JP14 RX_CLK
Close pins (2, 3) Select MII RX_CLK clock to MII Port (J1)
Close pins (1, 2) Select GMII RX_CLK clock for GMII Loop Back JP15 GTX_CLK
Close pins (2, 3) Select MII TX_CLK clock to MII Port (J1)
Close pins (1, 2) Select GMII TX_ER signal for GMII Loop Back JP16 RX_ER
Close pins (2, 3) Select MII RX_ER signal to MII Port (J1)
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Jumper KSZ9031MNX Pin Name Setting Function
Close pins (1, 2) Select GMII TX_EN signal for GMII Loop Back JP17 RX_DV
Close pins (2, 3) Select MII RX_DV signal to MII Port (J1)
Close pins (1, 2) Select GMII TXD3 signal for GMII Loop Back JP18 RXD3
Close pins (2, 3) Select MII RXD3 signal to MII Port (J1)
Close pins (1, 2) Select GMII TXD2 signal for GMII Loop Back JP19 RXD2
Close pins (2, 3) Select MII RXD2 signal to MII Port (J1)
Close pins (1, 2) Select GMII TXD1 signal for GMII Loop Back JP20 RXD1
Close pins (2, 3) Select MII RXD1 signal to MII Port (J1)
Close pins (1, 2) Select GMII TXD0 signal for GMII Loop Back JP21 RXD0
Close pins (2, 3) Select MII RXD0 signal to MII Port (J1)
Close pins (1, 2) Select GMII RX_ER signal for GMII Loop Back JP22 TX_ER
Close pins (2, 3) Select MII TX_ER signal to MII Port (J1)
Close pins (1, 2) Select GMII RX_DV signal for GMII Loop Back JP23 TX_EN
Close pins (2, 3) Select MII TX_EN signal to MII Port (J1)
Close pins (1, 2) Select GMII RXD3 signal for GMII Loop Back JP24 TXD3
Close pins (2, 3) Select MII TXD3 signal to MII Port (J1)
Close pins (1, 2) Select GMII RXD2 signal for GMII Loop Back JP25 TXD2
Close pins (2, 3) Select MII TXD2 signal to MII Port (J1)
Close pins (1, 2) Select GMII RXD1 signal for GMII Loop Back JP26 TXD1
Close pins (2, 3) Select MII TXD1 signal to MII Port (J1)
Close pins (1, 2) Select GMII RXD0 signal for GMII Loop Back JP27 TXD0
Close pins (2, 3) Select MII TXD0 signal to MII Port (J1)
JP28 Close Jumper Select 2.5V for KSZ9031MNX digital I/Os
(Set in conjunction with JP29 and JP30)
JP29
DVDDH
Close Jumper Select 1.8V for KSZ9031MNX digital I/Os
(Set in conjunction with JP28 and JP30)
Close pins (1, 2) Select 1.8V or 2.5V for KSZ9031MNX digital I/Os
(Set in conjunction with JP28 and JP29)
JP30 DVDDH
Close pins (2, 3) Select 3.3V for KSZ9031MNX digital I/Os
Close Jumper Close MDC clock to USB Controller (U6)
JP31 1 MDC
Open Jumper Open MDC clock to USB Controller (U6)
Close Jumpe r Close MDIO signal to USB Controller ( U6)
JP32 1 MDIO
Open Jumper Open MDIO signal to USB Controller (U6)
Note:
1 JP31 and JP32 connect the MDC/MDIO signals to U6 when U7 is not populated.
Table 1. KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board – Jumper Definition
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The following table lists the strapping pin definitions for the KSZ9031MNX-EVAL board jumpers.
Jumper Pin Pin Name Pin Function
JP1
JP2
JP3
JP4
39
41
43
44
MODE3
MODE2
MODE1
MODE0
The MODE[3:0] strap-in pins are latched at power-up /
reset and are defined as follo ws:
MODE[3:0] Mode
0001 GMII / MII
0100 NAND Tree
0111 Chip Power Down
All other MODE[3:0] settings not listed are reserved and
are not used by the KSZ9031MNX-EVAL.
MODE[3:0] = 0001 is set as the default for the board.
JP11
JP12
JP13
48
17
19
PHYAD2
PHYAD1
PHYAD0
The PHY Address is latched at power-up / reset and is
configurable to any value from 0 to 7.
PHY Address bits [4:3] are always set to ‘00’.
PHYAD[2:0] = 001 is set as th e d efau lt for the board.
JP10 45 CLK125_EN
CLK125_EN is latched at power-up / reset and is defined
as follows:
Pull-up (1) = Enable 125MHz Clock Output
Pull-down (0) = Disable 125MHz Clock Outp ut
Pin 56 (CLK125_NDO) provides the 125MHz reference
clock output option for use by the MAC.
CLK125_EN = 0 is set as the d efau lt for the board.
JP9 56 LED_MODE
LED_MODE is latched at power-up / reset and is defined
as follows:
Pull-up (1) = Single LED Mode
Pull-down (0) = Tri-color Dual LED Mode
LED_MODE = 1 is set as the default for the board.
Table 2. Strapping Pin Definitions for KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board Jumpers
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4.2 Test Point Definition
The KSZ9031MNX-EVAL board has 12 usable test points, as defined in the following table.
Test Point Definition
TP1 XI Clock Input (KSZ9031MNX pin 61)
TP2 CLK125_NDO Clock Output (KSZ9031MNX pin 56)
TP3 Interrupt Signal (KSZ9031MNX pin 53) with 4.7K external pull-up
TP4 AVDDL voltage – KSZ9031MNX power pins
TP5 AVDDL_PLL voltage – KSZ9031MNX power pin
TP6 DVDDL voltage – KSZ9031MNX power pins
TP7 DVDDH voltage – KSZ9031MNX power pins
TP8 AVDDH voltage – KSZ9031MNX power pins
TP9 Signal Ground
TP10 Signal Ground
TP11 Signal Ground
TP12 Signal Ground
Table 3. KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board – Test Point Definition
4.3 RJ-45 Copper Interface
The RJ-45 copper interface (RJ1) connects to standard unshielded twisted pair (UTP) CAT-5
Ethernet cable to interface with 10Base-T/100Base-T X /1000Base-T network devices.
The KSZ9031MNX copper media interface can automatically detect and correct for differential
pair misplacements and polarity reversals, and correct propagation delays and re-sync timing
between the four differential pairs, as specified in the IEEE 802.3 standard for 1000Base-T
operation.
Auto MDI/MDI-X is supported for automatic detection and correction for straight and crossover
cables when interfaci ng to link partners with fixed MDI or MDI-X setting.
4.4 LED Indicators
The KSZ9031MNX device provides two programmable LED output pins, LED2 (pin 17) and LED1
(pin 19). On the KSZ9031MNX-EVAL board, these two LED pins are connected to two sets of
LEDs to support two LED configurations: Single LED mode a nd Tri-color Dual LED mode.
4.4.1 Single LED Mode
To enable Single LED mode,
• Close pins (1, 2) of jumpers JP7 and JP8 to select D2 and D3, respectively for the single
LEDs.
• Close pins (1, 2) of jumper JP9 to set the LED_MODE strap-in for Single LED mode.
• Power-up the board.
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After board power-up, the on-board D2 and D3 LEDs are defined as follows:
LED LED Definition Link / Activity
OFF Link off
D2 Green – ON Link on (any speed)
OFF No Activity
D3 Green – Blinking Activity (RX, TX)
Table 4: Single LED Mode – LED Definition
4.4.2 Tri-color Dual LED Mode
To enable Tri-color Dual LED mode,
• Close pins (2, 3) of jumpers JP7 and JP8 to select D4 for the tri-color dual LED.
• Close pins (2, 3) of jumper JP9 to set the LED_MODE strap-in for Tri-color Dual LED
mode.
• Power-up the board.
After board power-up, the on-board D4 LED is defined as follows:
LED: D4 Link / Activity
OFF Link off
Green – ON 1000Mbps Link / No Activity
Green – Blinking 1000Mbps Link / Activity (RX, TX)
Red – ON 100Mbps Link / No Activity
Red – Blinking 100Mbps Link / Activity (RX, TX)
Orange – ON 10Mbps Link / No Activity
Orange – Blinking 10Mbps Link / Activity (RX, TX)
Table 5: Tri-color Dual LED Mode – LED Definition
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4.5 Gigabit Media Independent Interface (GMII)
The KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board is shipped with the GMII signals configured for GMII Loopback.
Pins 1 and 2 of jumpers [JP14—JP27] are closed to connect the GMII output clock and signals to
their respective GMII input clock and signals. Refer to KSZ9031MNX Evaluation-Socket Board
Schematic for details.
GMII Loopback enables the KSZ9031MNX device to operate on a standalone evaluation platform
without the need of an external GMAC for 1000Mbps mode operation. Gigabit (1000Base-T)
Ethernet traffic from the link partner (Spirent SmartBits 6000B in the following figure) is received
by the KSZ9031MNX device, looped back externally via GMII pins and jumpers [JP14—JP27],
and transmitted back to th e link partner.
GMII
Loop Back
Figure 2. KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board – GMII Loop Back
4.6 Media Independent Interface (MII)
The KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board provides access to the MII clocks and signals at the MII Port
(J1). Pins 2 and 3 of jumpers [JP14—JP27] are closed to connect the MII clocks and signals from
the KSZ9031MNX device to the MII Port (J1). Similarly, pins 1 and 2 of jumpers [JP6, JP5] are
closed to connect the MII Management pins (MDC, MDIO) from the KSZ9031MNX device to the
MII Port (J1). Refer to KSZ9031MNX Evaluation-Socket Board Schematic for details.
The following figure shows the KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board attached to Spirent SmartBits
(Ethernet traffic generator/analyzer) for testing. MII Port (J1) provides the 10/100 MAC interface
and plugs directly into the connector of the SX-7210 Module, while the RJ-45 connector (RJ1)
provides the 10/100 copper interface and is connected via CAT-5 Ethernet cable to the SX-7410
Module.
SmartBits
SX-7210
Module
SmartBits
SX-7410
Module
Spirent
SmartBits
2000
Chassis
KSZ9031MNX-EVAL
Board
RJ-45
MII
10Base-T /
100Base-TX
Figure 3. KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board – MII Interface Connection with Spirent SmartBits
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The Micrel KSZ88xx 3-port Switch evaluation boards have the corresponding 10/100 MII MAC
interface connectors that plug directly into the MII Port (J1) of the KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board to
provide an end-to-end 10/100 co pper to 10/100 copper evaluation platform.
The MII Port (J1) is a 40-pin male edge connector that interfaces with and plugs directly into the
mating AMP 787170-4 (40-pin, right angle, female) co nnector
The following table lists the pin outs for t he MII Port (J1).
Pin # Signal Pin # Signal
1 VCC (NC) 21 VCC (NC)
2 MDIO 22 Ground
3 MDC 23 Ground
4 RXD3 24 Ground
5 RXD2 25 Ground
6 RXD1 26 Ground
7 RXD0 27 Ground
8 RX_DV 28 Ground
9 RX_CLK 29 Ground
10 RX_ER 30 Ground
11 TX_ER 31 Ground
12 TX_CLK 32 Ground
13 TX_EN 33 Ground
14 TXD0 34 Ground
15 TXD1 35 Ground
16 TXD2 36 Ground
17 TXD3 37 Ground
18 COL 38 Ground
19 CRS 39 Ground
20 VCC (NC) 40 VCC (NC)
Table 6. MII Port (J1) – MII Pin Definition
4.7 USB Port
The USB port (CN1) provides programming access to the KSZ9031MNX device’s PHY registers
through its MDC/MDIO management pins.
See following software section for PHY register access.
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5.0 Micrel MdioConfig Software – Installation
The Micrel MDIO Configuration Software (MdioConfig.exe program) runs on a PC/NOTEBOOK
with the Window XP or 7 Operating System. It communicates with the KSZ9031MNX-EVAL board
via USB to provide programming access to the KSZ9031MNX device’ s PHY registers.
The Micrel software is provided in a Microsoft Windows Installer installation package file (*.msi
file) with the following file name.
MicrelSwitchPhyQATools_x.xx.msi // where x.xx is the release version number
5.1 MicrelSwitchPhyQATools Installation
Before running the MicrelSwitchPhyQATools installation, make sure previously installed version
of the MicrelSwitchPhyQATools software has been removed and the USB cable to the
KSZ9031MNX-EVAL board is unplugged.
To unpack the MicrelSwitchPhyQATools_x.xx.msi file and start the installation, double click on
the file name from Windows Explorer, and proceed with the following steps:
1. At the “Welcome” screen, press the Next> button.
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2. At the “Select Installation Folder” screen,
a. Select the folder for the software installation (c:\Micrel\QATools\ is the default
installation folder).
b. Press the Next> button.
3. At the “Confirm Installation” screen,
a. Press the Next> button for the installation to proceed.
b. Wait a few seconds for the installation to finish.
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4. When the installation is finished, the “Installation Complete” screen is returned. Press
the Close> button to exit.
After the MicrelSwitchPhyQATools installation, an installation folder (c:\Micrel\QATools\ is the
default installation folder) is created containing the mdioConfig application program and software
drivers for the KSZ9031MNX-EVAL board’s USB port.
5.2 USB Driver Installation
Before installing the USB driver, complete the MicrelSwitchPhyQATools software installation in
the previous section to extract the USB driver from the MicrelSwitchPhyQATools_x.xx.msi
installation file and have it copied to the created instal lation folder.
Power-up the KSZ9031MNX-EVAL Board and connect USB cable from board to PC/NOTEBOOK
with the Windows XP or 7 Operating System to initiate the USB driver installation, and proceed
with the following steps:
1. Windows XP detects the KSZ9031MNX-EVAL board’s USB device. At the “Welcome to
the Found New Hardware Wiza rd” sc ree n,
a. Select “No, not this time”.
b. Press the Next> button.
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2. At the “… install software for:” screen,
a. Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”.
b. Press the Next> button.
3. At the “Please choose your search and installatio n options” screen,
a. Select “Include this location in the search:”
b. Press the Browse button and navigate to and select the USB driver directory
(C:\Micrel\QATools\D2XXDriver\CDM 2.02.04 WHQL Certified is the USB
driver directory for the default installation folder).
c. Press the Next> button for the USB driver installation to proceed.
d. Wait for the USB driver installation to finish.
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4. At the “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” screen, press the Finish button
to close the wizard and exit.
5. After the USB driver installation, verify the USB driver is installed.
a. Go to the Windows XP System Properties box (select the System icon under
Windows Start Menu -> Settings -> Control Panel).
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b. Press the Device Manager button
c. Scroll down to the end of Universal Serial Bus controllers to verify “USB Serial
Converter A” and “USB Serial Converter B” are installed.
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6.0 MicrelMdioConfig Software – Application Programs
The Micrel MdioConfig application program resides in the software installation folder created in
the previous section (c:\Micrel\QATools\ is the default installation folder). The following
application program in the folder will be used to provide read/write access to the KSZ9031MNX
PHY registers.
• mdioConfig.exe // Windows Command Prompt program
6.1 Windows Command Prompt – Command Line program
The mdioConfig.exe program is a com m and line interface program.
6.1.1 Running the program
The mdioConfig.exe program is executed from a Windows Command Prompt. Open a Windows
Command Prompt (select the Command Prompt under Windows Start Menu -> Programs ->
Accessories) and go to the mdioConfig.exe program directory (c:\Micrel\QATools\ is the program
directory for the default installation folder), as shown in the following figure.
mdioConfig.exe Program – Windows Command Prompt
The mdioConfig.exe program is started by typing the mdioConfig.exe program name at the
Windows Command Prompt and pres sing the <ENTER> key.
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After pressing the <ENTER> key at the previous screen, the program will automatically detect
and set the KSZ9031MNX PHY address for the programming session, and then display the
command line prompt, “->”, as shown in the following figure.
mdioConfig.exe Program – Command Line Prompt
6.1.2 Read/Write access to KSZ9031MNX PHY registers
Direct register read and direct register write can be used to check and/or update individual PHY
register setting, as needed. The following are the command s and parameters:
Direct Register Read
r [register address (hex)]
r 0 // Read PHY register 0h
r 1 // Read PHY register 1h
r 2 // Read PHY register 2h
r 3 // Read PHY register 3h
Direct Register W rite
w [register address (hex)] [written value (hex)]
w 0 8000 // Write PHY register 0h with value 0x8000h
w 0 2500 // Write PHY register 0h with value 0x2500h
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The following screen shows the execution of the direct register read/write commands.
mdioConfig.exe Program – Direct Register Read / Write Examples
6.1.3 Creating and running a script file
A group of single command lines can b e put in a text file (*.txt) to produce a PHY configuration
script file. The script file can then be run to program a set of PHY registers.
The script file format is as follow:
• Lines starting with the ”#” symbol are ig nored and can be used to provide comments
• Empty lines with just the <ENTER> key are ignored
• Each command line for register read or register write is entered on a sep arate line and
followed by the <ENTER> key
For example, the following is the content of a script file called “sample.txt”.
# Sample script file to read PHY registers 0-3 and write to PHY registers 0 twice
#
r 0
r 1
r 2
r 3
w 0 8000
w 0 2500
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Copy the script file into the software installation folder created earlier in section 5.0
(c:\Micrel\QATools\ is the default installation folder).
Type the following script file command line and p re ss the ENTER key to execute the script file.
run sample.txt
