MikroTik RouterBOARD 532 User Manual

RouterBOARD 500 Series
User's Manual
Rev. L (31-Jan-2006)
Copyright
Copyright © 2003-2006 MikroTikls SIA. This manual contains information protected by copyright law. No
part of it may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from the copyright
holder.
Trademarks
RouterBOARD, RouterOS, RouterBOOT and MikroTik are trademarks of MikroTikls SIA. All trademarks and
registered trademarks appearing in this manual are the property of their respective holders.
Limited Warranty
Hardware. MikroTikls SIA warrants all RouterBOARD 500 series equipment for the term of one year from
the shipping date to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. All parts
will be repaired or replaced with similar or functionally equivalent parts by MikroTikls SIA during the
warranty term, except in case the returned parts have mechanical, electrical or other accidental or intended
damages caused by improper use or due to wind, rain, fire or other acts of nature.
Parts (or systems) must be shipped pre-paid to our facility in Riga, Latvia. All items must have a Return
Material Authorization (RMA) which you can get by contacting us via email, telephone or fax. RMA must be
printed, signed, and enclosed with the shipment, also the RMA number must be written on the package
itself. Parts sent without following the proper procedure will be treated as those not to be repaired or
replaced due to the above mentioned conditions. Items proved to be free of defects in our lab will be
returned to the customer at the customer's expense. Those that do meet the warranty repair requirements
will be repaired or replaced, and returned to the customer's location at our expense, extending the warranty
term for the time the items are being shipped to and from our facility and replaced or repaired.
Manual. This manual is provided “as is” without a warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including, but
not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The manufacturer
has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual, however, it is possible that it
may contain technical inaccuracies, typographical or other errors. No liability is assumed for any inaccuracy
found in this publication, nor for direct or indirect, incidental, consequential or other damages that may
result from such an inaccuracy, including, but not limited to, loss of data or profits. Please report any
inaccuracies found to docs@mikrotik.com.
Caution
To avoid damage of the system, use the correct DC input voltage range.

MikroTik RouterBOARD 532 Specifications

General

RAM	64 MB
Storage	64MB NAND
Power Supply/Input	8-30V DC
MiniPCI slots	1
Operating System	RouterOS
USB Ports	1
Serial port	1x DB9 serial port

Summary

Copyright and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Details

Details MikroTikls SIA's hardware warranty for defects in materials and workmanship.

Safety and Cautionary Notes

Information on trademarks and essential voltage input cautions for system safety.

System Board Overview

Hardware Layout and Diagrams

System Board Layout Diagram

Diagram showing placement of components and connectors on the RouterBOARD 500 series.

Block Diagram

Overview of the internal architecture and data flow of the RouterBOARD 500 series.

Product Specifications and Versions

General Specifications

Details CPU, memory, storage, ports, power, dimensions, and environmental limits.

Daughterboard Options

Options for Ethernet and MiniPCI slots available with different daughterboards.

Board Build Versions

Descriptions of different RouterBOARD 500 series build versions like RB532c, RB532p1, etc.

Hardware Guide: Components and Ports

Memory and Storage Devices

Information on onboard memory, NAND storage, and CompactFlash interface.

Extension Slots

Details on the MiniPCI slot, including power and card compatibility.

Input/Output Ports

Description of LAN1 (with PoE), LAN2, and LAN3 ports, including PoE and Auto MDI/X.

LED Indicators and User Guide

LED Descriptions

Explanation of Power LED, User LED, and MiniPCI LEDs status indicators.

Hardware Assembly and Powering

Steps for initial board use, jumper configuration, card installation, and powering options.

Booting Options and Operating System Support

Booting Options Overview

Describes booting from NAND, CompactFlash, or network.

Operating System Support

Information on supported OSs like MikroTik RouterOS and Linux.

System Architecture and CPU

Details MIPS32 architecture, MIPS 4Kc CPU core, and instruction set.

RouterBOOT Firmware and Configuration

RouterBOOT Overview and Supported OSs

Functionality and supported OSs for the RouterBOOT boot loader.

Boot Loader Configuration

How to access and configure boot loader settings via serial console.

Boot Loader Configuration Details

Configurable Options

Explanation of boot delay, boot key, serial console, boot device, and other settings.

Changing CPU Frequency

Instructions for overclocking the CPU and its default settings.

Boot Loader Upgrading

Procedures for updating the RouterBOOT firmware via serial or network.

Appendix: Connectors, Jumpers, and Cables

Connector Index

Detailed pinout and function for all onboard connectors (J1-J16).

Jumper Index

Explanation of the function and settings for all onboard jumpers (JP1-JP7).

Button and Cable Information

Index for buttons (S1, S2) and pinouts for Ethernet and serial cables.