Technical Note

Aristocrat Gaming Technical Note

Logic board reference guide for Gen8 EGMs

Overview A logic board assembly is used to load game software, deliver video to the EGM
monitors, and manage data transactions to the various peripheral devices.

It is located in a locking enclosure inside an EGM.

Gen8 Adlink logic board assembly Gen8 MSC logic board assembly
with silver heat sink with black heat sink

You can use this document to familiarize yourself with various aspects of an
assembly and to identify the logic boards and their compatible hardware and
firmware that are available for use in all Gen8 EGMs.

Logic boards are continuously updated with the introduction of new EGMs. If an
inconsistency is found between the description of a board in this document and
what is known to be required for field support, please alert the Technical Support
team at [email protected] or (800) 482-3723.

Applicable Gen8 EGMs

EGMs Arc Single Helix Bartop Helix Plus upright

Arc Double Helix slant Helix XT
Behemoth Helix Plus slant Relm
Edge X Helix upright Relm XL
Flame 55

Parts The Parts Support team is available to identify and order parts and can be
support contacted at [email protected] or (800) 482-3723 option 5.

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Logic board The following table shows logic boards with a selection of compatible hardware,
matrix minimum firmware, and other characteristics and is sorted by the Logic board
column in ascending order.

COM board Configuration VBD BIOS BIOS FPGA UBC UBC BMM/
Logic board Video card
vendor stick support (U6) signature (U7) (U5) signature GLI
170345 Adlink 494387_01 GT 630 (439103) No 6.04 C9C4F20H 1.2 n/a n/a GLI

Update (Dec 2018) The configuration for logic board assembly 170345 is no longer supported because it exhibits the performance issues identified in document 23-00945 How to
upgrade the configuration stick in a Gen8 Helix™.

170345_1 Adlink 494362_02 GT 630 (439103) No 6.11 P12F30AH 1.2 n/a n/a GLI
GT 630 (439103) No
170345-3 Adlink 494362-04 6.11 P12F30AH 1.2 P 6.1 AFP7UF63 GLI
K 1200 (434949) Yes
GT 630 (439103) No
170345-4 Adlink 494362-05 GT 630 Plus (439103-2) No 6.11 P12F30AH 1.2 P 6.2 02H47CF0 GLI
K 1200 (434949) Yes
170615_1 MSC 494387_02 GT 630 (439103) No 7.08 63962P1U 2.2 n/a n/a GLI
170615_2 MSC 494387_03 GT 630 (439103) No 7.09 67P30F1H 2.2 n/a n/a GLI
GT 630 (439103) No
170615-4 MSC 494387-05 GT 630 Plus (439103-2) No 7.09 67P30F1H 2.2 P 7.2 A90CF4UI GLI
K 1200 (434949) Yes
170615-5 MSC 494387-06 P 1000 (439107) Yes 7.09 67P30F1H 2.2 P 7.3 n/a GLI
P 1000 (439107) Yes
170615-5-1 MSC 494387-06-1 7.09 67P30F1H 2.2 P 7.4 66P6 GLI
P 1000 Plus (439107-1) Yes
P 1000 (439107) Yes
170615-7-1 MSC 494387-08-1 7.09 67P30F1H 2.2 P 7.4 66P6 GLI
P 1000 Plus (439107-1) Yes

The following table shows logic board assemblies along with a selection of compatible sub-component
hardware, minimum firmware, and other characteristics and is sorted by the Logic board assembly
column in ascending order.

Logic board COM board Configuration VBD BIOS BIOS FPGA UBC UBC BMM/
Logic board Video card
assembly vendor stick support (U6) signature (U7) (U5) signature GLI
591353-3 170345-3 Adlink 494362-04 K 1200 (434949) Yes 6.11 P12F30AH 1.2 P 6.1 AFP7UF63 GLI
591353-4 170345-4 Adlink 494362-05 GT 630 Plus (439103-2) No 6.11 P12F30AH 1.2 P 6.2 02H47CF0 GLI
591353-5 170615-4 MSC 494387-05 K 1200 (434949) Yes 7.09 67P30F1H 2.2 P 7.2 A90CF4UI GLI
591353-6 170615-5-1 MSC 494387-06-1 P 1000 Plus (439107-1) Yes 7.09 67P30F1H 2.2 P 7.4 66P6 GLI
591353-7 170615-7-1 MSC 494387-08-1 P 1000 Plus (439107-1) Yes 7.09 67P30F1H 2.2 P 7.4 66P6 GLI

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Table of contents
Overview of the Gen8 logic board assembly ............................................................................ 4
How to remove a Gen8 logic board assembly from a logic cage ............................................................. 4
Non-volatile data storage with battery backup ....................................................................................... 4
Gen8 logic board assembly ports ............................................................................................................ 5
With a GT 630 or GT 630 Plus video card ........................................................................................................... 5
With a K 1200, P 1000, or P 1000 Plus video card .............................................................................................. 6
CFast card support ................................................................................................................................... 6
Video card support .................................................................................................................................. 7
Configuration stick support ..................................................................................................................... 9

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Overview of the Gen8 logic board assembly

How to remove a Gen8 logic board assembly from a logic cage
Step Description
Note An electrostatic sensitive device (ESD) is any electronic device that can
be damaged by common static electric charges which can build up on people,
clothing, and tools.

Caution Because ESDs (such as circuit boards) can be damaged by static

electric charges, FSTs must be grounded by touching a section of bare, unpainted
metal on an EGM before handling a logic board assembly, an assembly must be
held by the edges to avoid contact with the electronic components, and an
assembly must not be bent, flexed, or placed on metal surfaces. Following these
precautions will lower the risks of having to replace an assembly and creating
unnecessary downtime.

1. Ground yourself.

2. Disconnect any video and network cables from the front of the logic cage
assembly.

3. Open the logic cage door, turn the yellow butterfly knob on the outside of the logic
cage counter clockwise to release the logic board assembly from the backplane,
and then slide it out of the cage.

Non-volatile data storage with battery backup

Note A Gen8 logic board assembly is equipped with non-volatile data storage with
a battery backup. These batteries are high capacity and non-rechargeable. No
charging is required, and battery drain is prevented while the EGM is turned ON.
An EGM can be turned OFF for several years and still provide sufficient battery
power to preserve any data stored in the non-volatile memory.

At a new installation, ensure to remove the anti-discharge tabs on the batteries

before putting the logic board assembly back into the logic cage.

Remove the
battery anti-
discharge tabs.

For guidance on recommended batteries and their replacement, see document 23-
01320 Extended power down advisory.

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Gen8 logic board assembly ports

With a GT 630 or GT 630 Plus video card

2 3

1
6
4

5
7
11 10 9 8

No. Port name Description

1 Main LCD One DVI port for a primary LCD monitor
2 LCD 2 One full DisplayPort port for an LCD topper
3 GAT Serial GAT harness installation port
For guidance on harness installation, see document 23-
00914 How to install a GAT harness in a Gen8 EGM
4 USB Ø USB-A port for an LCD touchscreen
5 Smart card Smart media card slot
6 CFast 2 Setchip CFast card slot
Note The versions of the Linux OS and Boot Loader
firmawre on the Setchip CFast card should be equal to
or greater than the versions of the Linux OS and Boot
Loader firmware on the Game CFast card.
7 CFast 1 CFast card slot for the game or scratch partition card
8 LCD 4 Spare LCD port
9 LCD 3 Spare LCD port
10 LAN 2 Spare LAN port
11 LAN 1 For ATLS server-based configurations, Class 2, Class 3
(progressive linked) or VLT supporting games or
Ethernet for linking cabinets to a central host.

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With a K 1200, P 1000, or P 1000 Plus video card

2
1

5
3

4
6
10 9 8 7

No. Port name Description

1 Main, Top, Button deck, LCD 4 Four mini DisplayPort ports (on board 178010) for an
primary LCD monitor, secondary LCD monitor, LCD
virtual button panel, and LCD topper
2 GAT Serial GAT harness installation port
For guidance on harness installation, see document 23-
00914 How to install a GAT harness in a Gen8 EGM
3 USB Ø USB-A port for an LCD touchscreen
4 Smart card Smart media card slot
5 CFast 2 Setchip CFast card slot
Note The versions of the Linux OS and Boot Loader
firmawre on the Setchip CFast card should be equal to
or greater than the versions of the Linux OS and Boot
Loader firmware on the Game CFast card.
6 CFast 1 CFast card slot for the game or scratch partition card
7 LCD 4 Spare LCD port
8 LCD 3 Spare LCD port
9 LAN 2 Spare LAN port
10 LAN 1 For ATLS server-based configurations, Class 2, Class 3
(progressive linked) or VLT supporting games or
Ethernet for linking cabinets to a central host.

CFast card support

Note A Gen8 logic board assembly supports both RED and GREEN label 3ME4
and 3SE CFast cards for game content and G2S scratch partition support.
Aristocrat will maintain support for both RED and GREEN label CFast cards until
the inventory of RED label cards is exhausted; then, only GREEN label cards will
be supported.

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3ME4 green label card (front) 3ME4 green label card (back)

3SE red label card (front) 3SE red label card (back)

Note A Gen9 logic board assembly supports only 3ME4 GREEN label CFast
cards for game content and G2S scratch partitions for optimal support.

There have been no changes to the firmware on the 3SE G2S scratch partition
cards, only the label has been changed to make the game and scratch partition
cards consistent for long term support.

Video card support

Note A Gen8 logic board assembly supports the following video cards. These
cards include an integrated cooling fan.
GEN8 compatible video cards
Card name Part no. Ports BIOS firmware
GT 630 439103 1 DVI and 1 DP video port 80.07.B1.00.01
GT 630 Plus 439103-2 1 DVI and 1 DP video port 80.07.FC.00.03
K 1200 434949 4 mini DP video ports 82.07.AD.00.02
P 1000 439108 4 mini DP video ports 86.07.6D.00.01
P 1000 Plus 439107-1 4 mini DP video ports 86.07.6D.00.01

GT 630 video card (angle) (439103) GT 630 video card (side) (439103)

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GT 630 Plus video card (angle) (439103-2) GT 630 Plus video card (side) (439103-2)

K 1200 video card (angle) (434949) K 1200 video card (side) (434949)

P 1000 video card (angle) (439107) P 1000 video card (side) (439107)

P 1000 Plus video card (angle) (439107-1) P 1000 Plus video card (side) (439107-1)

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Caution Changing a video card from a GT 630 or a GT 630 Plus to a K 1200, P

1000, or a P 1000 Plus requires a compatible configuration stick for the logic
board assembly and the following cables…

• Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort (Gray) (434960-1) for the virtual button panel

• Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort (White) (434961) for the main monitor
• Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort (Black) (434959) for the top monitor

Note The procedure to convert the components is the same for logic board
assemblies that include an Adlink Technology COM board with a silver heat sink or
an MSC Technologies COM board with a black heat sink.

Configuration stick support

Caution The BIOS, FPGA, and UBC chips must be oriented in the chip sockets
on the configuration stick in a specific direction. Orientation circles are printed on
the stick next to each chip socket and on each chip label to visually identify how to
orient each chip. A misoriented chip will cause the logic board to malfunction.

Note If a gaming authority in your jurisdiction has verified the applicable BIOS,
FPGA, or UBC signatures through the GLI Verify application, please confirm the
chips have been re-installed properly on the configuration stick.

Orientation circle locations on the configuration stick

Matching orientation circle locations on the chip labels

Caution Because a logic board assembly must be properly identified, the part
number label on the assembly must be changed after any conversion. Not
changing the label will introduce confusion in ongoing support.

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The BIOS chip is installed in chip socket U6 with the orientation-dot on the label in
the bottom right corner. There is a matching orientation-dot next to the U6 on the
printed circuit board to assist with proper chip orientation.

The FPGA chip is installed in chip socket U7 with the orientation-dot on the label in
the upper left corner. There is a matching orientation-dot next to the U7 on the
printed circuit board to assist with proper chip orientation.

The UBC chip is installed in the chip socket U5 with the orientation dot on the label
in the upper left corner. There is a matching orientation dot next to the U5 on the
printed circuit board to assist with proper chip orientation.

Special Caution The configuration stick must be FULLY SEATED before

snapping it into place.

A configuration stick that is not properly seated in the Gen8 logic board card slot
can result in performance issues (such as freezing, re-booting, or failure to boot).
It is important to verify that the BIOS and FPGA chips are properly installed in the
chip sockets and that the configuration stick is fully seated in the card slot.

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