AAEON AEC-6831 User Manual

Embedded Controller AEC-6831
Fanless Embedded Controller
®
Atom N270 1.6GHz CPU
With Dual GbE Ethernet, 2 COMs,
Audio, CompactFlash
AEC-6831
AEC-6831 Manual 1st Ed.
May 2009
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Copyright Notice

This document is copyrighted, 2009. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, the original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its use, or for any infringements upon the rights of third parties that may result from its use.
The material in this document is for product information only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.
AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design without notice to its users.
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Acknowledgments
Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.
CompactFlash™ is a trademark of the Compact Flash
Association.
Intel
Microsoft Windows
ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express, Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International
SoundBlaster is a trademark of Creative Labs, Inc.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
®
, Atom™ are trademarks of Intel® Corporation.
®
is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corp.
Business Machines Corporation.
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Packing List
Before you begin operating your PC, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped:
1 AEC-6831 Embedded Controller 1 Phoenix Power Connector 2 Wallmount Brackets 1 Screw Package 1 Heat Spreading 1 CD-ROM for manual (in PDF format) and
drivers
If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
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Safety & Warranty

1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this user's manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cl oth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a firm surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall could cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This could cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service personnel should open the equipment.
14. If any of the following situa t ions arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged. b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
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d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it
to work according to the user’s manual. e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged. f. The equipment has obvious signs of breaka ge.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW -20°C (-4°F) OR ABOVE 60°C (140°F). IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
FCC
This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Caution:
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of use d batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions and your local government’s recycling or disposal directives.
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Below Table for China RoHS Requirements
产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量
AAEON Boxer/ Industrial System
有毒有害物质或元素
部件名称
(Pb)汞 (Hg)镉 (Cd)
六价铬
(Cr(VI))
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯
(PBDE)
印刷电路板
×
及其电子组件
外部信号
×
连接器及线材
外壳 ×
中央处理器
×
与内存
硬盘 × ○ 电源 ×
O:表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在
SJ/T 11363-2006标准规定的限量要求以下。
X:表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出
SJ/T 11363-2006标准规定的限量要求。
备注: 一、此产品所标示之环保使用期限,系指在一般正常使用状况下。 二、上述部件物质中央处理器、内存、硬盘、电源为选购品。
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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction................................................................ 1-2
1.2 Features....................................................................1-3
1.3 Specifications............................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Dimension ................................................................. 2-2
2.2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Installation............................ 2-3
2.3 SDRAM Installation...................................................2-7
2.4 Wallmount Installation...............................................2-10
2.5 DIN Rail Installation................................................... 2-11
2.6 COM Port 1 Connector.............................................. 2-12
2.7 COM Port 2 Connector.............................................. 2-12
Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup
3.1 System Test and Initialization. .................................. 3-2
3.2 Award BIOS Setup....................................................3-3
Chapter 4 Driver Installation
4.1 Installation.................................................................4-3
Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer
A.1 Programming .........................................................A-2
A.2 ITE8781 Watchdog Timer Initial Program..............A-6
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Appendix B I/O Information
B.1 I/O Address Map....................................................B-2
st
B.2 1
MB Memory Address Map ................................B-3
B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart................................................B-4
B.4 DMA Channel Assignments...................................B-4
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Information
Chapter
1

General

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1.1 Introduction
The AEC-6831 is an Embedded Control PC with Intel Atom Processor. The Anti-vibration and high temperature tolerances are the main design features of the AEC-6831. This allows the AEC-6831 to be installed in a rugged transportation environment despite high ambient vibration and temperature.
In addition to the Atom CPU, the AEC-6831 have DVI + VGA output for video output and DC power supply is commonly used in most vehicles and factory equipments, the AEC-6831 can powered by a DC 9~30V input with low power consumption and high performance. You can also choose an additional external AC power adapter for power redundancy purposes.
Transportation has become part of most people’s life and forms a necessary part of their lifestyle. From cars to trains to ships, we rely on those tools a lot. The AEC-6831 is designed to improve transportation control and enhance the quality of our lives.
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1.2 Features
Fanless Design with Intel® Atom (N270) 1.6 GHz processor
Mini PCI slots inside for expansion
DC 9~30V input with Phoenix connector and optional
external AC power adapter
Front accessible USB port.
CFD / Optional 2.5” HDD kit
Dual GbE LAN/ 2 COM/ Audio
Operating Temperature: -15°C ~55°C (-5°F~131°F)
Anti-vibration up to 5 g rms / Anti-shock up to 100g (CFD)
CE / FCC class A certificated
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1.3 Specifications

System

®
CPU: Intel
Chipset Intel
Atom (N270) 1.6 GHz
®
945GSE + ICH7M
Memory: 200-pin DDRII SODIMM x 1, Max. 2GB (DDRII 400/533)
Expansion: Mini PCI x 1
VGA: VGA (DB-15) x 1
Display Interface: DVI-D x 1
Ethernet: Intel
®
82574L,
10/100/1000Base-TX, RJ-45 x 2
SSD: Type II CompactFlash
Hard Disk Storage: Optional 2.5” Slim HDD kit
Serial Port: RS-232 x 1, RS-232/422/485 x 1
slot x 1
Audio: Mic-in / Line-in / Line-out
USB: USB2.0 x 4
Watchdog Timer: Generate s a time-out system
reset
Power Supply: DC Input: 9V~30V
System Control: Power on / off switch x 1; Reset
Indicator: Power LED x 1
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AC Input: External Power Adapter (Optional)
button x 1
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HDD active LED x 1

Mechanical and Environmental

Construction: Aluminum Alloy chassis
Color: Dark Blue
Mounting: Wallmount (Default), DIN-Rail
Dimension: 8.35” (W) x 2.53” (H) x 4.21” (D)
212.15mm x 64.2mm x 107mm
Net Weight: 4.75lb (2.16kg)
Gross Weight: 8.36lb (3.8kg)
Operation Te mperature:
5°F ~ 131°F (-15°C~55°C)(CFD)
Operation Humidity:5~95%@40°C, non-condensing
Vibration: 5 G rms / 5~500Hz / random
operation (CFD); 1 G rms/
5~500Hz / random operation
(W/ HDD )
Shock: 100 G peak acceleration (11msec. duration)--CFD; 20 G peak acceleration
(11msec. duration)--w/ HDD
EMC: CE/FCC class A
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Front Side
Rear Side
Power
CFD
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Hardware
Installation
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2.1 Dimension
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Power
CFD
Units: mm
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2.2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Installation Step 1: Open the bottom case of AEC-6831 by loosening the
screws
Step 2: Get the Hard Disk Drive ready.
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Step 3: Stack the HDD and bracket. Fasten HDD and bracket
with the screws.
Step 4: Insert the IDE or SATA and Power cables to the HDD
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IDE Cable
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SATA
Power
Step 5: Fasten the bracket of HDD
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Step 6: Fasten the bottom case of ACE-6831
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2.3 SDRAM Installation Step 1: Loose the screw on the front panel of AEC-6831
Step 2: Loose the screw on the rear panel of AEC-6831
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Step 3: Unfasten the four screws on the bottom case of
AEC-6831
Step 4: Insert the SDRAM to the memory slot
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Step 5: Press the SDRAM and make sure that it has been
inserted properly
Step 6: Adhere the heat-spreading sheet to the SDRAM
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Step 7: Close the bottom case of AEC-6831 and fasten the four
screws on the bottom case
2.4 Wallmount Installation
Fasten the brackets by screws.
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2.5 DIN Rail Installation Step 1: Fix the DIN Rail kit with the screws on the chassis as the
illustration shown.
Step 2: Press the DIN Rail on the DIN Rail kit to fix it.
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2.6 COM Port 1 Connector
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 DCDA 2 RXA 3 TXA 4 DTRA 5 Ground 6 DSRA 7 RTSA 8 CTSA 9 RIA 10 N/C
2.7 COM Port 2 Connector
RS-232 Mode
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 DCDB 2 RXB 3 TXB 4 DTRB 5 Ground 6 DSRB 7 RTSB 8 CTSB 9 RIB / +5 Volt. / +12 Volt. 10 N/C
RS-422 Mode
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 TXD- 2 RXD+ 3 TXD+ 4 RXD­5 Ground 6 N/C 7 N/C 8 N/C 9 N/C / +5 Volt. / +12 Volt. 10 N/C
RS-485 Mode
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 TXD- 2 N/C 3 TXD+ 4 N/C 5 Ground 6 N/C
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7 N/C 8 N/C 9 N/C / +5 Volt. / +12 Volt. 10 N/C
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Chapter
3
Award
BIOS Setup
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3.1 System Test and Initialization
These routines test and initialize board hardware. If the routines encounter an error during the tests, you will either hear a few short beeps or see an error message on the screen. There are two kinds of errors: fatal and non-fatal. The system can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors. Non-fatal error messages usually appear on the screen along with the following instructions:
Press <F1> to RESUME
Write down the message and press the F1 key to continue the boot up sequence.
System configuration verification
These routines check the current system configuration against the values stored in the CMOS memory. If they do not match, the program outputs an error message. You will then need to run the BIOS setup program to set the configuration information in memory.
There are three situations in which you will need to change the CMOS settings:
1. You are starting your system for the first time
2. You have changed the hardware attached to your system
3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased.
The AEC-6831 CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery backup for data retention. However, you will need to replace the complete unit when it finally runs down.
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3.2 Award BIOS Setup
Awards BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
Entering Setup
Power on the computer and press <Del> immediately. This will allow you to enter Setup.
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configuration. (Date, t ime, IDE, etc.)
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set the advanced features available on your system.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. (Primary slave, secondary slave, keyboard, mouse etc.)
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. (HDD power down, power on by ring, KB wake up, etc.)
PnP/PCI Configurations
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
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PC Health Status
This menu allows you to set the shutdown temperature for your system.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for auto detect DIMM/PCI clock and spread spectrum.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your system to operate.
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations. While AWARD has designated the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their needs.
Set Supervisor/User Password
Use this menu to set Supervisor/User Passwords.
Save and Exit Setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
You can refer to the "AAEON BIOS Item Description.pdf" file in the CD for the meaning of each setting in this chapter.
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Chapter
4

Driver

.
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The AEC-6831 comes with an AutoRun CD-ROM that contains all drivers and utilities that can help you to install the driver automatically.
Insert the driver CD, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please follow the sequence below to install the drivers.
Follow the sequence below to install the drivers:
Step 1 – Install INF Driver Step 2 – Inst all VGA Driver Step 3 – Install LAN Driver Step 4 – Install Audio Driver
USB 2.0 Drivers are available for download using Windows® Update for both Windows information regarding USB 2.0 support in Windows
Windows
®
2000, please visit www.microsoft.com/hwdev/usb/.
®
XP and Windows® 2000. For additional
®
XP and
Please read instructions below for further detailed installations.
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4.1 Installation:
Insert the AEC-6831 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. And install the drivers from Step 1 to Step 4 in order.
Step 1 – Install INF Driver
1. Click on the Step 1 - INF Update Utility v8.2.0.1014 folder and double click on the Setup.exe
2. Follow the instructions that the window shows
3. The system will help you install the driver automatically
Step 2 – Inst all VGA Driver
1. Click on the Step 2 - Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver folder and select the OS folder your system is
2. Double click on the Setup.exe file located in each OS folder
3. Follow the instructions that the window shows
4. The system will help you install the driver automatically
Step 3 –Install LAN Driver
1. Click on the Step 3 - Intel Ethernet Driver folder an d
select the OS folder your system is
2. Double click on the .exe file located in each OS folder
3. Follow the instructions that the window shows
4. The system will help you install the driver automatically
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Step 4 –Install Audio Driver
1. Click on the Step 4 - Realtek ALC655 Audio Driver v3.71
folder and select the OS folder your system is
2. Double click on setup.exe file located in each OS folder
3. Follow the instructions that the window shows
4. The system will help you install the driver automatically
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A
Appendix

Programming the

Watchdog Timer
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A-1
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A.1 Programming
AEC-6831 utilizes ITE 8781 chipset as its watchdog timer controller. Below are the procedures to complete its configuration and the AAEON initial watchdog timer program is also attached based on which you can develop customized program to fit your application.
Configuring Sequence Description
After the hardware reset or power-on reset, the ITE 8781 enters the normal mode with all logical devices disabled except
KBC. The initial state (enable bit ) of this logical device (KBC) is determined by the state of pin 121 (DTR1#) at the falling edge of the system reset during power-on reset.
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There are three steps to complete the configuration setup: (1) Enter the MB PnP Mode; (2) Modify the data of configuration re gisters; (3) Exit the MB PnP Mode. Undesired result may occur if the MB PnP Mode is not exited normally.
(1) Enter the MB PnP Mode
To enter the MB PnP Mode, four special I/O write operations are to be performed during Wait for Key st ate. To ensure the initial st ate of the key-check logic, it is necessary to p erform four write opera-tio ns to the Special Address port (2EH). Two different enter keys are provided to select configuration ports (2Eh/2Fh) of the next step.
(2) Modify the Data of the Regist ers
All configuration registers can be accessed after entering the MB PnP Mode. Before accessing a selected register, the content of Index 07h must be changed to the LDN to which the register belongs, except some Global registers.
(3) Exit the MB PnP Mode
Set bit 1 of the configure control register (Index=02h) to 1 to exit the MB PnP Mode.
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WatchDog Ti mer Configuration Registers
Configure Control (Index=02h)
This register is write only. Its values are not sticky; that is to say, a hardware reset will automatically clear the bits, and does not require the software to clear them.
Watch Dog Timer 1, 2, 3 Control Register (Index=71h,81h,91h Default=00h)
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Watch Dog Timer 1, 2, 3 Configuration Register (Index=72h, 82h, 92h Default=001s0000b)
Watch Dog Timer 1,2,3 Time-Out Value (LSB) Register (Index=73h,83h,93h, Default=38h)
Watch Dog Timer 1,2,3 Time-Out Value (MSB) Register (Index=74h,84h,94h Default=00h)
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A.2 ITE8781 Watchdog Timer Initial Program
.MODEL SMALL .CODE Main: CALL Enter_Configuration_mode CALL Check_Chip mov cl, 7 call Set_Logic_Device ;time setting mov cl, 10 ; 10 Sec dec al Watch_Dog_Setting: ;Timer setting mov al, cl mov cl, 73h call Superio_Set_Reg ;Clear by keyboard or mouse interrupt mov al, 0f0h mov cl, 71h call Superio_Set_Reg ;unit is second. mov al, 0C0H mov cl, 72h
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call Superio_Set_Reg ; game port enable mov cl, 9 call Set_Logic_Device
Initial_OK: CALL Exit_Configuration_mode MOV AH,4Ch INT 21h
Enter_Configuration_Mode PROC NEAR MOV SI,WORD PTR CS:[Offset Cfg_Port]
MOV DX,02Eh MOV CX,04h Init_1: MOV AL,BYTE PTR CS:[SI] OUT DX,AL INC SI LOOP Init_1 RET Enter_Configuration_Mode ENDP
Exit_Configuration_Mode PROC NEAR MOV AX,0202h
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CALL Write_Configuratio n_Data RET Exit_Configuration_Mode ENDP
Check_Chip PROC NEAR
MOV AL,20h CALL Read_Configuration_Data CMP AL,87h JNE Not_Initial
MOV AL,21h CALL Read_Configuration_Data CMP AL,81h JNE Not_Initial
Need_Initial: STC RET Not_Initial: CLC RET Check_Chip ENDP Read_Configuration_Data PROC NEAR MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+04h]
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OUT DX,AL MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+06h] IN AL,DX RET Read_Configuration_Data ENDP
Write_Configuration_Data PROC NEAR MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+04h] OUT DX,AL XCHG AL,AH MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+06h] OUT DX,AL RET Write_Configuration_Data ENDP
Superio_Set_Reg proc near push ax MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+04h] mov al,cl out dx,al pop ax inc dx out dx,al ret Superio_Set_Reg endp.Set_Logic_Device proc near
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Set_Logic_Device proc near push ax push cx xchg al,cl mov cl,07h call Superio_Set_Reg pop cx pop ax ret Set_Logic_Device endp
;Select 02Eh->Index Port, 02Fh->Data Port Cfg_Port DB 087h,001h,055h,055h DW 02Eh,02Fh
END Main
Note: Interrupt level mapping 0Fh-Dh: not valid 0Ch: IRQ12 . . 03h: IRQ3 02h: not valid 01h: IRQ1 00h: no interrupt selected
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Appendix
I/O Information
B
Appendix B I/O Information B - 1
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B.1 I/O Address Map
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B.2 1st MB Memory Address Map
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B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart
B.4 DMA Channel Assignments
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