SmartVID Debug Checklist and Voltage Regulator Guidelines

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1. SmartVID Debug Checklist and Voltage Regulator Guidelines
1. SmartVID Debug Checklist and Voltage Regulator Guidelines x
1.1. SmartVID-related Subcode Error Messages for Agilex™ Devices Only 1.2. Description of Subcode Error Messages for Agilex™ Devices Only 1.3. PMBus Master and Slave Modes Checklist 1.4. Guidelines: Selecting the Right Voltage Regulator 1.5. Steps to Obtain the Voltage Output Information from the Voltage Regulator Data Sheet 1.6. Steps to Decode the PMBus Transaction Log 1.7. Document Revision History for the SmartVID Debug Checklist and Voltage Regulator Guidelines
1.3. PMBus Master and Slave Modes Checklist x
1.3.1. PMBus Master Mode Checklist 1.3.2. PMBus Slave Mode Checklist
1.4. Guidelines: Selecting the Right Voltage Regulator x
1.4.1. Schematic Design Example
1. SmartVID Debug Checklist and Voltage Regulator Guidelines

1.2. Description of Subcode Error Messages for Agilex™ Devices Only

The subcode is used to indicate the second-level error details encountered caused by the configuration issue-related to the SmartVID. The following table lists the description of the subcode error messages observed.

Table 1.  Description of Subcode Error Messages
Error Message Description
PMF_TARGET_VOLTAGE_ERROR (0xC802) Shows the target and read voltage values.
PMF_CLEAR_FAULTS_ERROR (0xC808) Shows the returned error message info based on the power table information. Contact Intel Premier Support and share the "info" value for further analysis.
PMF_VOUT_MODE_ERROR (0xC809) Shows the expected value from the power table and the value returned from the voltage regulator.
PMF_PAGE_COMMAND_ERROR (0xC80A) Shows the returned error message info based on the power table information. Contact Intel Premier Support and share the "info" value for further analysis.
PMF_VOUT_COMMAND_ERROR (0xC80B) Shows the returned error message info based on the power table information. Contact Intel Premier Support and share the "info" value for further analysis.
PMF_READ_VOUT_ERROR (0xC80C) Shows the returned error message info based on the power table information. Contact Intel Premier Support and share the "info" value for further analysis.
PMF_LTM4677_DEFAULT_ADC_CTRL_ERROR (0xC80D) Shows the returned error message info based on the power table information. Contact Intel Premier Support and share the "info" value for further analysis.
PMF_FIRST_I2C_CMD_FAILED_ERROR (0xC80E) Shows the address that was used for the voltage regulator.

For more details on errors observed other than stated in the Description of Subcode Error Messages table, contact Intel Premier Support and quote ID #15012461435.

When you submit a service request, provide the following information:

  • Issue description
  • The Quartus® Prime software version and patch (if any)
  • Number of tested unit and the failure rate
  • The Power Management BUS (PMBus*) transaction log using protocol or logic analyzer or oscilloscope
  • Trace log information
  • Error Message Information
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