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00:00:00 – 00:27:20
The video discusses the importance of ordering rules in PC controllers, detailing various types of packets and the specific order they are sent in, focusing on posted and non-posted packets. It emphasizes the significance of flow control for efficient data transfer and update flow control mechanisms. The concept of headers and divs for data transmission is also explored, along with the impact of ordering rules on performance and packet transmission scenarios between EP and RC sides. Additionally, the video highlights the importance of setting ordering rules in networking scenarios to prevent deadlock situations and improve communication efficiency. Overall, adhering to these rules and mechanisms can greatly enhance performance in packet communication.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator discusses the different types of ordering rules that need to be followed in the PC controller. The video explains why ordering rules are important, the types of packets generated, and the specific order they are sent in. The narrator also touches on blocking conditions and the scenarios that involve them. Additionally, the video delves into the types of packets generated at the transaction layer (TL) like IO, config, memory, and message tlps. It distinguishes between posted and non-posted packets, with posted packets not expecting a response for performance reasons.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the concept of posted and non-posted packets in data transmission. Posted packets are used for small amounts of data where completion is not expected, such as in IO and config packets. This method helps maintain performance efficiency. Message TLPs are also kept as posted requests to avoid expecting completion. The video further explains the importance of flow control in ensuring data transfer feasibility based on available storage space, using the example of transferring a movie from a laptop to a hard disk.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the concept of update flow control in devices. They explain that knowing the available space is crucial for updating the device. The update flow control mechanism involves understanding the space availability and header count in packets. The video also touches on the significance of headers and packets in data transmission. The speaker emphasizes the importance of update flow control for efficient data transfer between devices.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses using headers and divs for data transmission. They explain that the maximum amount of data that can be written is four divs. The speaker mentions the flow control mechanism used to determine available space in the EP side and how packets are sent continuously without blocking. The concept of sending packets based on available space is elaborated, illustrating how packets may be temporarily blocked if there is not enough space. The video highlights the importance of space availability for sending packets from RC to EP side, with different scenarios demonstrating the process of packet transmission based on available space.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the concept of ordering rules in packet transmission. They explain the scenario where certain packets are blocked, impacting performance and increasing time for data transfer. They introduce the idea of strong ordering where packets are sent sequentially and suggest an alternative approach called relaxed ordering to avoid blocking packets and improve performance. By following these ordering rules, the speaker believes performance can be enhanced in packet transmission scenarios between a transmitter and a receiver.
00:15:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various scenarios related to data packets moving from EP to RC side. They explain the concept of posted and non-posted packets with or without data. The speaker also covers the ordering rules that dictate how packets can be sent, emphasizing the importance of setting the R bit for relaxation to enable sending the next packet smoothly. These rules help improve performance and prevent back-to-back posting of packets.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the concept of sending mem packets with different IDs in a networking scenario. They highlight the importance of using ordering to avoid deadlock situations when multiple packets are sent over a single track with the same traffic class. The speaker emphasizes the need for giving proper ordering for effective utilization of the path and explains how introducing relaxed ordering can enable sending packets back to back with the same traffic class.
00:21:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses scenarios where the poster request is permitted to pass completion but not required unless A to B applies. They mention situations involving RC, EP, and packet sending, highlighting the conditions where the completion can or cannot be sent. The concept of A2B applies, where specific bits need to be enabled for bypassing packets. The video emphasizes that sending completion packets may require certain conditions to be met, such as setting the R bit.
00:24:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker explains the importance of following certain rules and enabling specific settings when sending packets. They discuss scenarios involving sending memory packets and I/O packets, as well as generating completion packets. The order in which these packets are sent is crucial for efficient communication. Additionally, the speaker emphasizes the significance of flow control in managing packet transmission, highlighting the need for proper credits to avoid packet blocking. Adhering to these ordering rules and flow control mechanisms can greatly enhance performance in packet communication.
00:27:00
In this part of the video, the content creator discusses ordering rules using a table and different types of packets. They cover an overview of ordering rules and invite viewers to ask questions for clarification.