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REVISION HISTORY
RevisionReason for ChangeDate
A, AInitial ReleaseOct/08
1.0Added U9 chip to table 2-1; revised description of U7 chip in table 2-1;
revised JP7 default to pins 2-3 in table 2-3; changed document p/n from
5001840 to 50-1Z006-1000; changed rev to 1.0
1010
Changed pitch of J4 header in Tables 2-2 and 3-5 to 0.079
rev of this document from 1.0 to 1010; changed pin 9 in Tabl e 3 -10
from 3.6/4.0V to 3.0V max; added BIOS Setup Screens section to ch 4;
replaced EOL, U14 video memory in Tab le 2- 1 with new component;
changed definition of SPI Flash device
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Contents
Chapter 1About This Manual ....................................................................................................1
Purpose of this Manual ....................................................................................................................1
Appendix ATechnical Support .................................................................................................. 47
Index ................................................................................................................................................. 49
List of Figures
Figure 2-1.Stacking PC/104 Modules with the CoreModule 430 .............................................. 3
Table A-1.Technical Support Contact Information..................................................................47
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Chapter 1About This Manual
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is for designers of systems based on the CoreModule™ 430 PC/104 single board computer
(SBC) module. This manual contains information that permits designers to create an embedded system
based on specific design requirements.
Information provided in this reference manual includes:
•CoreModule 430 SBC Specifications
•Environmental requirements
•Major chips and features implemented
•CoreModule 430 SBC connector/pin numbers and definitions
•BIOS Setup information
Information not provided in this reference manual includes:
•Detailed chip specifications
•Internal component operation
•Standard interface pin-out tables
•Internal registers or signal operations
•Bus or signal timing for industry standard busses and signals
References
The following list of references may be helpful for you to complete your custom design successfully. Some
of these references are also available on the Ampro By ADLINK web page. The web page was created for
embedded system developers to share ADLINK’s knowledge, insight, and expertise.
Specifications
•PC/104 Specifications Revision 2.5, November 2003
For latest revision of the PC/104 specifications, contact the PC/104 Consortium, at:
Web site: http://www.pc104.org
Major Integrated Circuit (Chip) Specifications
The following chip specifications are used in the CoreModule 430 processor module:
•DMP Electronics Inc. and the Vortex 86SX/DX CPU
Web site: http://www.vortex86sx.com/
•Winbond Electronics and the W25Q16BV SPI Flash memory
Web site: http://www.winbond.com/hq/enu/ProductAndSales/ProductSearch/?partno=w25q16bv
•Samsung Electronics and DDR2 on-board System Memory
Web site: http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/
•Hynix Semiconductor, Inc. and DDR2 on-board Video Memory
Web site: http://www.hynix.com/gl/products/consumer/consumer_info.jsp
NOTEIf you are unable to locate the datasheets using the links provided, search the
internet to find the manufacturer’s web site and locate the documents you need.
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Chapter 1About This Manual
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Chapter 2 Product Overview
PC/104 Module
CoreModule 430
PC/104 Module
Stackthrough
Expansion
Bus Headers
4-40 nut (4)
0.6 inch spacer (4)
0.6 inch spacer (4)
4-40 screw (4)
PC/104 Module
CM430stack
This introduction presents general information about the PC/104 architecture and the CoreModule 430
Single Board Computer (SBC). After reading this chapter you should understand:
•PC/104 architecture
•CoreModule 430 product description
•CoreModule 430 features
•Major components
•Header definitions
•Specifications
PC/104 Architecture
The PC/104 architecture affords a great deal of flexibility in system design. You can build a simple system
using only a CoreModule Single Board Computer (SBC), with input/output devices connected to its serial or
parallel ports and a Compact Flash card in the Compact Flash socket. To expand a simple CoreModule
system, simply add self-stacking ADLINK MiniModules or 3rd party PC/104 expansion boards to provide
additional capabilities, such as:
•Additional I/O ports
•Analog or digital I/O interfaces
PC/104 expansion modules can be stacked with the CoreModule 430 avoiding the need for card cages and
backplanes. The PC/104 expansion modules can be mounted directly to the PC/104 bus connector of the
CoreModule 430. PC/104-compliant modules can be stacked with an inter-board spacing of ~0.66" (16.7
mm) so that a 3-module system fits in a 3.6" x 3.8" x 2.4" space. See Figure 2-1.
One or more MiniModule products or other PC/104 modules can be installed on the CoreModule expansion
connectors. When installed on the PC/104 headers, the expansion modules fit within the CoreModule outline
dimensions. Most MiniModule products have stack through connectors compatible with the PC/104 Version
2.5 specification. Several modules can be stacked on the CoreModule headers. Each additional module
increases the thickness of the package by 0.60" (15 mm). See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1. Stacking PC/104 Modules with the CoreModule 430
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Chapter 2Product Overview
Product Description
The CoreModule 430 SBC is an exceptionally high integration, x86-based PC compatible system in the
PC/104 form factor. This rugged and high quality single board system contains all the component
subsystems of a PC/AT motherboard plus the equivalent of several PC/AT expansion boards.
In addition, the CoreModule 430 SBC includes a comprehensive set of system extensions and enhancements
that are specifically designed for embedded systems. These enhancements ensure fail-safe embedded system
operation, such as a watchdog timer. The CoreModule 430 is designed to meet the size, power consumption,
temperature range, quality, and reliability demands of embedded applications. The CoreModule 430 requires
a single +5V power source.
The CoreModule 430 SBC is particularly well suited to either embedded or portable applications. Its
flexibility makes system design quick and easy. It can be stacked with ADLINK MiniModules or other
PC/104-compliant expansion boards, or it can be used as the computing engine in a fully customized
application.
Module Features
•CPU
Provides x86 based DMP Vortex SX (300 MHz) or DX (800 MHz) microprocessor
Provides integrated Northbridge and Southbridge
Fully supports PC compatible architecture
Provides 8 kB Unified Instruction and Data Cache
Provides Parallel Processing Integrated Floating Point Unit (only in DX version)
Provides Low Power and System Management Modes
•Memory
Provides up to 256 MB standard DDR2 system RAM (soldered on the board)
Provides up to 32 MB standard DDR2 video RAM (soldered on the board)
Supports Memory Bus Speeds of 166 MHz on the SX CPU and 333 MHz on the DX CPU
•PC/104 Bus Interface
Provides standard PC/104 connector
Supports clock speeds up to 8 MHz ISA
•IDE Interface
Provides one IDE channel
Supports two enhanced IDE devices
Provides Fast ATA-capable interface for high-speed PIO modes
(PIO modes 0 to 4)
Supports ATAPI and DVD peripherals
Supports IDE native and ATA compatibility modes
•Compact Flash Socket
Provides Compact Flash socket (Type I or II)
Supports IDE Compact Flash cards
Attached to Primary IDE bus
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•Serial Ports
Provides two 10-pin headers and four buffered RS-232 serial ports with full handshaking and
modem capability
Provides 16C550 or 16C552 UARTs, each with a built-in 16-byte FIFO buffer
Supports RS-232 or RS-485 operation on ports 1 and 2
Supports programmable word length, stop bits, and parity
Supports 16-bit programmable baud-rate generator and an interrupt generator
•Parallel Port (LPT)
Provides parallel port header
Supports standard printer port
Supports IEEE standard 1284 protocols, including SPP, EPP, and ECP modes
J5 – UtilityTop10-pin, 0.100" (2.54mm), right-angle header for Utility interface
J6 – IDE Top44-pin, 0.079" (2mm) header for IDE interface
J7 – PowerTop10-pin, 0.100" (2.54mm), right-angle header for Power
J8 – GPIO (User)Top10-pin, 0.079" (2mm) header for User defined GPIO signals
J9 – Serial 2 (COM2)Top10-pin, 0.100" (2.54mm), right-angle header for Serial 2 interface
J10 – USB0Top5-pin, 0.100" (2.54mm), right-angle header for USB0 interface
J11 – VideoTop44-pin, 0.079" (2mm), right-angle header for LCD/CRT interface
J12 – Compact FlashBottom50-pin, 0.050" (1.27mm) socket for Type I or II Compact Flash
J13 – Serial 4 (COM4)Top10-pin, 0.100" (2.54mm) header for Serial 4 interface
J14 – Serial 3 (COM3)Top10-pin, 0.100" (2.54mm) header for Serial 3 interface
J15 – DNPTopDo not populate
J17 – USB1 Top5-pin, 0.079" (2mm) header for USB1 interface
J19 – SPITop6-pin, 0.100" (2.54mm) header used for SPI Flash programming
J20 – LPCTop10-pin, 0.079" (2mm) header for LPC signals
Top/
Bottom
104-pin, 0.100" (2.54mm) connectors for PC/104 (ISA) bus
connection
cards
NOTEThe pinout tables in Chapter 3 of this manual identify pin sequence using the
following methods: A 10-pin header with two rows of pins, using odd/even
numbering, where pin 2 is directly across from pin 1, is noted as 10-pin, 2 rows, odd/
even (1, 2). Alternately, a 20-pin connector using consecutive numbering, where pin
11 is directly across from pin 1, is noted in this way: 20-pin, 2 rows, consecutive (1,
11). The second number in the parenthesis is always directly across from pin 1. See
Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4. Connector Pin Identifications
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J6
J17
J13
J14
J9
J11
J10
P1
J7
J2
J4
J8
J19
J20
J3
J5
JP2
AB
DC
JP1
JP8
JP5
JP6
JP7
Key:
J2 - Fast Ethernet
J3 - COM1
J4 - Parallel
J5 - Utility
J6 - IDE
J7 - Power
J8 - GPIO
J9 - COM2
J10 - USB0
J11 - TTL and VGA Video
J13 - COM4
J14 - COM3
J17 - USB1
J19 - SPI 16 Mbit Data Storage
JP1 - See jumper table
JP2 - See jumper table
JP5 - See jumper table
JP6 - See jumper table
JP7 - See jumper table
JP8 - See jumper table
P1 - PC/104
Jumper Header Definitions
Table 2-3. Jumper Settings
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Figure 2-5. Header Locations (Top Side)
Table 2-3 describes the jumper headers shown in Figure 2-5.