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TRADEMARKS
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REVISION HISTORY
RevisionReason for ChangeDate
1000Initial ReleaseJan/12
1010Added Appendix B to describe video adapter board; added
temperature monitor description to Chapter 3; updated
manufacturers and models of components in Table 2-1.; added
manufacturers and models of headers in Table 2-2.
1020Revised COM interrupt channel assignments in Ta bl e 3 -1; removed
COM addresses from Tab le 3- 3; updated contact addresses in
This manual provides reference only for computer design engineers, including but not limited to hardware
and software designers and applications engineers. ADLINK Technology, Inc. assumes you are qualified to
design and implement prototype computer equipment.
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Contents
Chapter 1About This Manual ....................................................................................................1
Purpose of this Manual ....................................................................................................................1
Video Adapter Board Header Signals .......................................................................................... 54
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 55
List of Figures
Figure 2-1.Stacking PC/104-Plus Modules with the CoreModule 720 ...................................... 4
This manual is for designers of systems based on the CoreModule® 720 Single Board Computer (SBC). This
manual contains information that permits designers to create an embedded system based on specific design
requirements.
Information provided in this reference manual includes:
•Product Overview
•Hardware Specifications
•BIOS Setup information
•Technical Support Contact Information
Information not provided in this reference manual includes:
•Detailed chip specifications (refer to the References section of this chapter)
•Internal component operation
•Internal registers or signal operations
•Bus or signal timing for industry-standard busses and signals
•Pin-signal definitions for industry-standard interfaces
References
The following list of references may help you successfully complete your custom design.
•Atmel Corporation and the AT25640B-SSHL SPI EEPROM
Data sheet: http://www.atmel.com/dyn/resources/prod_documents/doc8535.pdf
•Maxim Integrated Products and the MAX3245EEUI+ RS-232 Serial Port Transceiver
Web site: http://www.maxim-ic.com/datasheet/index.mvp/id/1847
•ON Semiconductor and the ADM1032ARMZ Temperature Monitor
Data sheet: http://www.onsemi.com/pub_link/Collateral/ADM1032-D.PDF
•Greenliant and the GLS85LS1008P Solid State NANdrive
Data sheet: http://www.greenliant.com/dotAsset/46411.pdf
NOTEIf you are unable to locate the datasheets using the links provided, search the internet
using the name of the manufacturer or component model and locate the documents
you need.
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This overview presents information about the PC/104 architecture and the CoreModule 720 Single Board
Computer (SBC). After reading this chapter you should understand:
•PC/104 architecture
•Product description
•Major components (ICs)
•Headers, Connectors, and Sockets
•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 720 SBC, input/output devices connected to the serial, USB, or SATA ports, and
the on-board Solid State Disk storage device. To expand a simple CoreModule system, simply add selfstacking PC/104 and PC/104-Plus expansion boards to provide additional capabilities, such as:
•Additional serial and parallel ports
•Analog or high-speed digital I/O
Data Acquisition (Analog In/Out)
USB 2.0 expansion modules
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion modules
Standard VGA video output
PC/104 or PC/104-Plus expansion modules can be stacked with the CoreModule 720 avoiding the need for
large, expensive card cages and backplanes. The PC/104-Plus expansion modules can be mounted directly to
the PC/104 and PC/104-Plus connectors of the CoreModule 720. PC/104-compliant modules can be stacked
with an inter-board spacing of ~0.6 inches, so that a 3-module system fits in a 4.6" x 3.8" x 2.0" space. See
Figure 2-1.
One or more MiniModule products or other PC/104 modules can be installed on the CoreModule expansion
connectors, so that the expansion modules fit within the CoreModule outline dimensions. Most MiniModule
products have stackthrough connectors compatible with the PC/104-Plus Version 2.0 specification. Several
modules can be stacked on the CoreModule headers. Each additional module increases the thickness of the
package by ~17mm (0.6"). See Figure 2-1.
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CM720stackthru_a
Nuts (4)
or Chassis Standoffs
ISA Bus
Stackthrough
Connectors
Expansion
0.6 inch Spacers (4)
PCI Stack
Connectors
through
Screws (4)
0.6 inch Spacers (4)
PC/104 Module
0.6 inch Spacers (4)
PCI Stack
Connectors
through
PC/104-Plus Module
CoreModule 720
Figure 2-1. Stacking PC/104-Plus Modules with the CoreModule 720
Product Description
The CoreModule 720 SBC is a highly integrated, high performance, Intel Atom™ E6XXT processor
based system, compatible with the PC/104 standard. This rugged and high quality single-board system
contains all the component subsystems of an ATX motherboard, plus the equivalent of several PCI
expansion boards.
The Intel Atom E6XXT series CPUs integrate processor cores with Graphics and Memory Controller Hubs
(GMCHs), providing low-power, high-performance processors, memory controllers for up to 2GB of DDR2
on-board memory, and graphics controllers which provide LVDS and SDVO signals for most LCD video
panels and CRT monitors.
The EG20T PCH (Platform Controller Hub) provides the I/O hub for a range of common interfaces
including six USB ports, four serial ports, and two SATA ports, as well as embedded interfaces for CAN,
GPIO, I2C, and SDIO. The CoreModule 720 provides a Solid State Drive through the SATA1 port and an
SD memory card socket through the SDIO port. The PCH connects to the CPU through the PCIe Port0, and
a Gigabit Ethernet controller connects to the CPU through PCIe Port2.
The CoreModule 720 can be expanded through the LPC and PCIe expansion buses using the PC/104 and
PC/104-Plus connectors for additional system functions. These buses offer compact, self-stacking, modular
expandability. The PC/104 bus is an embedded system version of the signal set provided on a desktop PC’s
ISA bus. The PC/104-Plus bus includes this signal set plus additional signals implementing a PCI bus,
available on a 120-pin (4 rows of 30 pins) PCI expansion bus connector. This PCI bus operates at a clock
speed of up to 66MHz, and the ISA bus operates at 8MHz.
The CoreModule 720 is particularly well suited to either embedded or portable applications and meets the
size, power consumption, temperature range, quality, and reliability demands of embedded system
applications. It can be stacked with ADLINK MiniModules™ or other PC/104-compliant expansion
modules, or it can be used as a powerful computing engine. The CoreModule 720 requires a single +5V AT
power source.
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Module Features
•CPU
Provides a 600MHz, 1.3GHz, or 1.6GHz Intel Atom E620T, E660T, or E680T Processor Core and
Graphics Memory Controller Hub
Provides Enhanced SpeedStep® technology
Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
Provides on-die 512-kB, 8-way L2 cache
Provides L2 Dynamic Cache Sizing
Supports 32-bit physical addresses and 48-bit linear addresses
Provides 3D graphics engine
Provides single-channel DDR2 memory controller
•Memory
Provides up to 2 GB of +1.8V DDR2 soldered, on-board memory
Provides double data rate interface
Supports 32-bit data bus
Supports DDR2 800MHz memory
Provides non-ECC, unbuffered memory
•Expansion Buses
PC/104 (16-bit ISA Bus)
PC/104-Plus bus speed at up to 66MHz (32-bit PCI Bus)
PCI 3.0 bus
I2C 2.1 bus
Bosch CAN protocol version 2.0B Active
•SATA Interface
Supports two SATA ports from the EG20T PCH (one used for SSD)
Provides one standard SATA connector
Supports on-board Solid State Drive (SSD) with default 8GB capacity
•Serial Interface
Provides four buffered serial ports (COM0-3), with full handshaking on the COM0 port
Provides 16550-equivalent controllers with 256-byte FIFO mode on the COM0 port
and 64-byte FIFO mode on the COM1-3 ports
Supports full-duplex buffering and full status reporting
Supports full modem capability on COM0 port
Supports programmable baud-rate generator
•COM0: 300bps to 4Mbps
•COM1, 2, and 3: 300bps to 1Mbps
•CAN Interface
Supports bit rate up to 1 Mbps
Supports 32 message objects
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•USB Interface
Provides three root USB hubs
Provides up to six USB ports
Supports USB boot devices
Supports USB Keyboard and Mouse
Supports USB v2.0 EHCI and v1.1 UHCI
Supports over-current detection status
•Ethernet Interface
Provides one fully independent Ethernet port
Provides integrated LEDs on each port (Link/Activity and Speed)
Provides one Intel 82574IT controller chip
Provides header for LAN LED signals (Gigabit only)
Supports IEEE 802.3 10/100BaseT and 10/100/1000BaseT compatible physical layers
Supports Auto-negotiation for speed, duplex mode, and flow control
Supports full duplex or half-duplex mode
•Full-duplex mode supports transmit and receive frames simultaneously
•Supports IEEE 802.3x Flow control in full duplex mode
J17 – PC/104-PlusTop/Bottom120-pin, 0.079" (2mm) standard connector for PC/104-Plus
J18 – PC/104Top/Bottom104-pin, 0.100" (2.54mm) standard connector for PC/104 signals
J19 – PowerTop10-pin, 0.100" (2.54mm) right-angle, shrouded header for external
J20 – BatteryTop2-pin, 0.049" (1.25mm) shrouded header for power from external
J21 – FanTop3-pin, 0.079" (2mm) shrouded header for System Fan signals
Top
Top4-pin, 0.049" (1.25mm) shrouded header for Ethernet LED signals
Description
as Port 80 POST errors (NELTRON, 2200SB-10G-SM-23-CR)
(TEKA, HM205CB1N-191-00)
Controller Area Network signals
(JIH VEI, 21N12050-04S10B-01G-4/2.8-G)
9-pin standard socket for Security Digital Memory cards
(TYCO, 1939115-1)
5-pin, 0.079" (2mm) header for I2C bus (SAMTEC, TMM-10503-LM-S)
(WIN WIN, WATM-07DBN4B3B8UW)
(HIROSE, DF11-10DP-2DSA)
(SMP, W125-0410-310-Z)
(HIROSE, DF11-10DP-2DSA)
signals (HIROSE, DF11-10DP-2DSA)
signals (HIROSE, DF11-10DP-2DSA)
signals (HIROSE, DF11-10DP-2DSA)
signals (HIROSE, DF11-10DP-2DSA)
for single-channel SDVO interface (HIROSE, FH12-30S-0.5SH)
signals (EPT, 264-60303-12)
(COMM CON, 51923G)
power connection (FCI, 78207-210HLF)
battery (SMP, W125-0210-310-Z)
(NELTRON, 2417SJ-03)
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1
234
5
678910
10-pin, two rows,
Odd/Even, (1, 2)
CM720_ConNum_a
Table 2-2. Module Header and Connector Descriptions (Continued)
J22 – UtilityTop5-pin, 0.100" (2.54mm) single-row header for Power Button,
Reset Switch, and Speaker signals
(SAMTEC, HMTSW-105-08-LM-S-300)
J23 – LVDSTop20-pin, 0.079" (2mm) shrouded header for LVDS video signals
(HIROSE, DF11-20DP-2DSA)
J24 – SMBusTop5-pin, 0.079" (2mm) single-row header for SMBus signals
(SMP, W125-0510-310-Z)
NOTEThe pinout tables in Chapter 3 of this manual identify pin sequence using the
following method: 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). See Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5. Connector Pin Sequences
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CM720_Top_Conn_a
Key:
J1 - LPC
J3 - GPIO
J4 - CAN
J5 - SD Memory Socket - Bottom
J6 - I2C
J7 - SATA0
J8 - Ethernet - Gigabit
J9 - Ethernet LED - Gigabit
J10 - Serial 1 - COM 0
J11 - Serial 2 - COM 1, 2, 3
J12 - USB 0, 1
J13 - USB 4, 5
J14 - USB 2, 3
J15 - SDVO
J17 - PC/104-Plus
J18 - PC/104
J19 - Power
J20 - Battery
J21 - Fan
J22 - Utility
J23 - LVDS
J24 - SMBus
JP1 - RTC Reset
(See jumper table)
JP3 - LVDS Voltage Select
(See jumper table)
J21
J13J20J12J10J14J11
J7
DC
AB
ABCD
JP3
JP1
J23
J6
J22
J24
J3
J19
J9
J1
J8
J15
J4
J17
J18
Jumper Header Definitions
Table 2 -3 describes the jumper headers shown in Figure 2-7. Both jumper headers provide 0.079" (2mm)
pitch.
Table 2-3. Jumper Settings
Figure 2-6. Header, Connector, and Socket Locations (Top Side)
NOTEBlack square pins on headers and connectors represent pin 1. Black square pins on
right-angle headers represent pin 2 in top-side views and pin 1 in bottom-side views.
Jumper HeaderInstalledRemoved
JP1 – Clear CMOS Enable Disable (Default)
JP3 – LVDS Voltage SelectionEnable +3.3V (1-2) (Default)Enable +5V (2-3)
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CM720_Top_Jmpr_a
Key:
JP1 - Clear CMOS
JP3 - LVDS Voltage Select
JP3
JP1
Figure 2-7. Jumper Header Locations (Top Side)
Specifications
Physical Specifications
Table 2 -4 provides the physical dimensions of the CoreModule 720.
Table 2-4. Weight and Footprint Dimensions
ItemDimension
Weight0.12 kg (0.25 lbs)
Height (overall)11.05 mm (0.435 inches)
Board thickness2.362 mm (0.093 inches)
Width96.01 mm (3.78 inches)
Length 115.57 mm (4.55 inches)
NOTEHeight is measured from the upper
board surface to the highest permanent
component (PC/104 connector) on the
upper board surface. This does not
include the cooling solution, which is
required on all versions of the board and
may increase the height of the board.
On-board component height should not
exceed 0.345" (8.763mm) from the
upper surface of the board and 0.190"
(4.826mm) from the lower surface of the
board. See Figure 2-10 on page 18 for
the stack heights of the cooling solutions
on the board.
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0.00
0.00
0.20 (5.08mm)
0.50 (12.70mm)
1.38 (35.05mm)
3.35 (85.09mm)
3.55 (90.17mm)
4.05 (102.87mm)
3.55 (90.17mm)
3.20 (81.28mm)
0.30 (7.62mm)
0.50 (12.70mm)
0.20 (5.08mm)
0.33 (8.38mm)
1.95 (49.53mm)
3.45 (87.63mm)
3.58 (90.93mm)
3.78 (96.01mm)
0.00
Mechanical Specifications
Figure 2-8. Mechanical Overview (Top Side)
NOTEAll dimensions are given in inches. Black square pins on headers and connectors
represent pin 1. Black square pins on right-angle headers represent pin 2 in top-side
views and pin 1 in bottom-side views.
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Power Specifications
Table 2 -5 provides the current measurements for the CoreModule 720.
Table 2-5. Power Supply Requirements
Parameter600MHz E620T
Characteristics
Input TypeRegulated DC voltages Regulated DC voltages Regulated DC voltages
BIT Current 2.72A (13.61W)2.85A (14.25W)2.97A (14.85W)
Operating configurations:
See Figure 2-9See Figure 2-9See Figure 2-9
1.3GHz E660T
Characteristics
1.6GHz E680T
Characteristics
•In-rush operating configuration includes CRT monitor, 2GB memory, 8GB SSD, and power.
•Idle operating configuration includes In-rush configuration as well as one SATA hard drive, USB mouse
and keyboard.
•BIT (Burn-In-Test) operating configuration includes Idle configuration as well as four USB loop backs,
four serial ports with loop backs, and one Ethernet connection.
Figure 2-9. E6XXT Peak In-Rush Current and Duration
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Environmental Specifications
Table 2 -6 provides the most efficient operating and storage condition ranges required for this module.
Table 2-6. Environmental Requirements
ParameterConditions
Temperature
Standard–20° to +70° C (–4° to +158° F)
Extended (Optional)–40° to +85° C (–40° to +185° F)
Storage –55° to +85° C (–67° to +185° F)
Humidity
Operating5% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Non-operating5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
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0.39
0.44
0.20
0.09
CM720_Cooling_Assy_hts_b
0.09
1.18
2.66
0.98
0.32
2.46
Active Heatsink
CoreModule 720
Fan
1.48
0.39
0.44
Passive Heatsink
CoreModule 720
Thermal/Cooling Requirements
The CPU is the primary source of heat on the board. The CoreModule 720 is designed to operate at the
maximum speed of the CPU and requires a cooling solution (available option). See Tab le 2-7 for optional
cooling solution temperature qualifications. Figure 2-10 depicts height measurements of the optional
cooling assemblies.
Table 2-7. ADLINK Optional Cooling Solutions
Cooling SolutionDescription
Passive Heatsink - Copper
(without fan)
Passive Heatsink - Aluminum
(without fan)
Active Heatsink
(with fan)
Qualified to maintain optimal performance between -40°C and +85°C.
(Note: The E680T CPU is qualified only for -20°C to +70°C with a
copper heatsink.)
Qualified to maintain optimal performance between -20°C and +70°C.
(Note: The E680T CPU is not qualified to use an aluminum heatsink.)
Qualified to maintain optimal performance between -40°C and +85°C.
(Note: The E680T CPU requires an active heatsink for temperatures
between +70°C and +85°C.)
Figure 2-10. Stack Heights of Cooling Assemblies
NOTEAll heights are given in inches. Copper and aluminum passive cooling
assemblies share the same height measurements.
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Overview
This chapter discusses the chips and connectors of the module features in the following order:
•CPU
•Graphics
•Memory
•Interrupt Channel Assignments
•Memory Map
•I/O Address Map
•Serial Port Interfaces
•USB Interfaces
•Ethernet Interface
•Video Interfaces
LV DS
SDVO (Supports VGA as described in Appendix B, “Video Adapter Board ” )
•Power Interface
•GPIO Interface
•Utility Interface
Power Button
Reset Switch
Speaker
•SMBus Interface
•CAN (Controller Area Network) Interface
2
•I
C Interface
•System Fan Interface
•Battery Interface
•Ethernet LED Interface
•Miscellaneous
SSD (SATA Solid State Drive)
Time of Day/RTC
Oops! Jumper (BIOS Recovery)
Serial Console
Hot Cable
Watchdog Timer
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NOTEADLINK Technology, Inc. only supports the features and options listed in this
manual. The main components used on the CoreModule 720 may provide more
features or options than are listed in this manual. Some of these features and
options are not supported on the module and will not function as specified in the
chip documentation.
The pin-out tables only of non-standard headers and connectors are included in
this chapter. This chapter does not include pin-out tables for standard headers,
connectors, and sockets such as SATA, SD memory, PC/104, and PC/104-Plus.
Refer to references in Chapter 1 for PC/104 and PC/104 Plus pin outs.
CPU
The CoreModule 720 offers three versions of the Intel Atom E6XXT CPU—the E620T, E660T, and
E680T—operating at 600MHz, 1.3GHz, and 1.6GHz, respectively. The E6XXT integrates a highperformance x86 Processor Core with Memory Controller and 3D Graphics Engine. This single chip is
based on 45-nm process technology and provides an open-standard PCI Express v1.0 interface, supporting
user-defined PCH, ASIC, FPGA, and off-the-shelf discrete components, ideal for deeply embedded
applications.
Graphics
The E6XXT CPU provides a 2D/3D graphics engine that performs pixel shading and vertex shading within
a single hardware accelerator, which minimizes access to memory and improves render performance.
Memory
The CoreModule 720 employs two ranks of four system DRAM memory chips, which provide up to 2GB of
extended memory, supporting aggressive power management to reduce power consumption, shallow selfrefresh and a new deep self-refresh, proactive page closing policies to close unused pages, and partial writes
through data mask pins.
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Interrupt Channel Assignments
The interrupt channel assignments are shown in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1. Interrupt Channel Assignments
Device vs IRQ No.012345678910 1112131415
Timer X
Secondary CascadeX
COM0Automatically Assigned
COM1Automatically Assigned
COM2Automatically Assigned
COM3Automatically Assigned
RTCX
Math CoprocessorX
PCI INTAAutomatically Assigned
PCI INTBAutomatically Assigned
PCI INTCAutomatically Assigned
PCI INTDAutomatically Assigned
USBAutomatically Assigned
VideoAutomatically Assigned
Legend: D = Default, O = Optional, X = Fixed
NOTEThe IRQs for USB and Video are automatically assigned by the BIOS Plug and
Play logic. Local IRQs assigned during initialization can not be used by external
devices.
Memory Map
The following table provides the common PC/AT memory allocations. These are DOS-level addresses. The
OS typically hides these physical addresses by way of memory management.
Table 3-2. Memory Map
Base AddressFunction
00000000h -0009FFFFhConventional Memory
000A0000h -000AFFFFhGraphics Memory
000B0000h -000B7FFFhMono Text Memory
000B8000h -000BFFFFhColor Text Memory
000C0000h -000CFFFFhStandard Video BIOS
000D0000h -000DFFFFhDVMT Memory
000E0000h -000EFFFFhPCI Express Base Memory
000F0000h -000FFFFFhSystem Flash and PCI Resources
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I/O Address Map
Table 3 -3 shows the I/O address map. These are DOS-level addresses. The OS typically hides these physical
NOTE0A79h is the ISA PnP port used by the BIOS and an OS that supports this feature to
recognize ISA PnP (Plug and Play) cards.
The Intel I/O hub PCH EG20T does not support ISA DMA.
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Serial Interfaces
The CoreModule 720 provides four RS-232 serial ports. The PCH EG20T contains the circuitry for all four
serial ports and delivers the signals through two RS-232 transceivers: one transceiver for port COM0 and the
second transceiver for ports COM1, COM2, and COM3. The serial ports support the following features:
•16-bit programmable baud rate generator and Interrupt generator
•Loop-back mode
•Four individual 16-bit FIFOs
•Serial Port Headers
J10 - Serial 1 (COM0) supports RS-232 and full modem
J11 - Serial 2 (COM1, COM2, and COM3) supports RS-232
Table 3 -4 defines the pins and corresponding signals for serial 1 header (J10), which each consist of 10 pins,
2 rows, odd/even sequence (1, 2), and 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 3-4. Serial 1 (COM0) Interface Pin Signal Descriptions (J10)
Pin # SignalDB9
Pin #
1S0_DCD*1COM0 Data Carrier Detect – Indicates external serial device is detecting
2S0_DSR*6COM0 Data Set Ready – Indicates external serial device is powered,
3S0_RXD2COM0 Receive Data – Serial port receive data input is typically held at a
4S0_RTS*7COM0 Request To Send – Indicates serial port is ready to transmit data.
5S0_TXD3COM0 Transmit Data – Serial port transmit data output is typically held
6S0_CTS*8COM0 Clear To Send – Indicates external serial device is ready to
7S0_DTR*4COM0 Data Terminal Ready – Indicates serial port is powered,
8S0_RI*9COM0 Ring Indicator – Indicates external serial device is detecting a
9
10Key/NCNCKey Pin/Not connected
GND5Ground
Description
a carrier signal (i.e., a communication channel is currently open). In
direct connect environments, this input is driven by DTR as part of the
DTR/DSR handshake.
initialized, and ready. Used as hardware handshake with DTR for overall
readiness.
logic 1 (mark) when no data is being transmitted, and is held “Off” for a
brief interval after an “On” to “Off” transition on the RTS line to allow
the transmission to complete.
Used as hardware handshake with CTS for low level flow control.
to a logic 1 when no data is being sent. Typically, a logic 0 (On) must be
present on RTS, CTS, DSR, and DTR before data can be transmitted on
this line.
receive data. Used as hardware handshake with RTS for low level flow
control.
initialized, and ready. Used as hardware handshake with DSR for overall
readiness.
ring condition. Used by software to initiate operations to answer and
open the communications channel.
Note: The shaded table cell denotes ground.
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Table 3 -5 describes the pin signals of the serial 2 header (J11), which consists of 10 pins, two rows, odd/even
(1, 2) pin sequence, and 0.079" (2mm) pitch
Table 3-5. Serial 2 (COM1, 2, and 3) Interface Pin Signal Descriptions (J11)
Pin # SignalDB9
Pin #
1S1_TXD3COM1 Transmit Data – Serial port transmit data output is typically held
2S1_RXD2COM1 Receive Data – Serial port receive data input is typically held at a
3
4S2_TXD3COM2 Transmit Data – Serial port transmit data output is typically held
5S2_RXD2COM2 Receive Data – Serial port receive data input is typically held at a
6
7S3_TXD3COM3 Transmit Data – Serial port transmit data output is typically held
8S3_RXD2COM3 Receive Data – Serial port receive data input is typically held at a
9
10
Note: The shaded table cells denote ground.
GND5 Ground
GND5Ground
GND5Ground
GNDN/AGround
Description
to a logic 1 when no data is being sent.
logic 1 (mark) when no data is being transmitted.
to a logic 1 when no data is being sent.
logic 1 (mark) when no data is being transmitted.
to a logic 1 when no data is being sent.
logic 1 (mark) when no data is being transmitted.
USB Interfaces
The CoreModule 720 contains three root USB hubs and six functional USB ports. The PCH provides the
USB function including the following features:
•Supports USB v.2.0 EHCI and USB v.1.1 UHCI
•Provides over-current detection status
•Provides a fuse on board for over-current protection
Table 3 -6 describes the pin signals of the USB0 and USB1 header which consists of 10 pins, in two rows,
with odd/even (1, 2) pin sequence, and 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 3-6. USB0 and USB1 Interface Pin Signals (J12)
Pin #SignalDescription
1
2
3CONN_USB0_NUSB0 Port Data Negative
4CONN_USB1_NUSB1 Port Data Negative
5CONN_USB0_PUSB0 Port Data Positive
6CONN_USB1_PUSB1 Port Data Positive
7
8
USB-PWR_0USB0 Power – VCC (+5V +/-5%) power goes to the port through an on
board fuse. Port is disabled if this input is low.
USB-PWR_1USB1 Power – VCC (+5V +/-5%) power goes to the port through an on
board fuse. Port is disabled if this input is low.
USB_GND0USB0 Ground
USB_GND1USB1 Ground
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Table 3-6. USB0 and USB1 Interface Pin Signals (J12) (Continued)
9
10
USB_GND0USB0 Ground
USB_GND1USB1 Ground
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground.
Table 3 -7 describes the pin signals of the USB2 and USB3 header, which consists of 10 pins in two rows,
with odd/even (1, 2) pin sequence, and 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 3-7. USB2 and USB3 Interface Pin Signals (J14)
Pin #SignalDescription
1
USB-PWR_2USB2 Power – VCC (+5V +/-5%) power goes to the port through an on
board fuse. Port is disabled if this input is low.
2
USB-PWR_3USB3 Power – VCC (+5V +/-5%) power goes to the port through an on
board fuse. Port is disabled if this input is low.
3CONN_USB2_NUSB2 Port Data Negative
4CONN_USB3_NUSB3 Port Data Negative
5CONN_USB2_PUSB2 Port Data Positive
6CONN_USB3_PUSB3 Port Data Positive
7
8
9
10
USB_GND2USB2 Ground
USB_GND3USB3 Ground
USB_GND2USB2 Ground
USB_GND3USB3 Ground
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground.
Table 3 -8 describes the pin signals of the USB4 and USB5 header, which consists of 10 pins in two rows,
with odd/even (1, 2) pin sequence, and 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 3-8. USB4 and USB5 Interface Pin Signals (J13)
Pin #SignalDescription
1
USB-PWR_4USB4 Power – VCC (+5V +/-5%) power goes to the port through an on
board fuse. Port is disabled if this input is low.
2
USB-PWR_5USB5 Power – VCC (+5V +/-5%) power goes to the port through an on
board fuse. Port is disabled if this input is low.
3CONN_USB4_NUSB4 Port Data Negative
4CONN_USB5_NUSB5 Port Data Negative
5CONN_USB4_PUSB4 Port Data Positive
6CONN_USB5_PUSB5 Port Data Positive
7
8
9
10
USB_GND4USB4 Ground
USB_GND5USB5 Ground
USB_GND4USB4 Ground
USB_GND5USB5 Ground
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground.
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Ethernet Interface
The CoreModule 720 supports one Gigabit Ethernet interface. The Ethernet interface is implemented from
the 82574IT Ethernet controller and provides one GLAN interface, which occupies PCI Express port 2. The
Ethernet function supports multi-speed operation at 10/100/1000 Mbps and operates in full-duplex at all
supported speeds or half duplex at 10/100 Mbps while adhering to the IEEE 802.3x flow control
specification. The Ethernet interface offers the following features:
•Full duplex or half duplex support at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps
•In full duplex mode, the Ethernet controller adheres to the IEEE 802.3x Flow Control specification
•In half duplex mode, performance is enhanced by a proprietary collision reduction mechanism
•IEEE 802.3 compatible physical layer to wire transformer
•IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation support
•Fast back-to-back transmission support with minimum interframe spacing (IFS)
•IEEE 802.3x auto-negotiation support for speed and duplex operation
Table 3 -9 describes the pin signals of the Ethernet interface, which consists of a two-row, 10-pin shrouded
header in two rows of odd/even (1,2) pin sequence, and 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 3-9. Ethernet Interface Pin Signal Descriptions (J8)
Pin # SignalDescription
1
2
3MDI0+ Media Dependent Interface 0 +/-
4MDI0-
5MDI1+ Media Dependent Interface 1 +/-
6MDI1-
7MDI2+ Media Dependent Interface 2 +/-
8MDI2-
9MDI3+ Media Dependent Interface 3 +/-
10MDI3-
Note: The shaded table cells denote ground.
GNDGround
GND
NOTEThe magnetics (isolation transformer, T1) for the Ethernet connector is included
on the CoreModule 720.
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Video (SDVO/LVDS) Interfaces
The Atom™ E6XXT CPU provides an integrated 2D/3D graphics engine, which supports video decode such
as MPEG2, MPEG4, VC1, WMV9, H.264 (main, baseline at L3 and High-profile level 4.0/4.1), and DivX*
as well as video encode such as MPEG4, H.264 (baseline at L3), and VGA. The CPU supports LVDS and
SDVO display ports, permitting simultaneous, independent operation of two displays. The video interface
features are listed in the following bullets. Refer to Table 3-10 for definitions of the SDVO pin signals and
Table 3-11 for the LVDS pin signal definitions.
SDVO:
•Supports a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 at 85Hz (pixel clock rate up to 160MHz)
•Supports a single channel interface through a 30-pin FPC connector
•Supports 100MHz to 160MHz derivative clock frequency
•Supports third-party output formats such as DVI, LVDS, HDMI, TV-Out, and VGA
•Provides a control bus able to operate at up to 1 MHz
LVDS:
•Supports a maximum resolution of 1280 x 768 at 60Hz (pixel clock rate up to 80MHz)
•Supports minimum pixel clock rate of 19.75MHz
•Supports a single channel interface through a 20-pin header
•Supports pixel color depths of 18 and 24 bits
•Supports 20MHz to 80MHz derivative clock frequency
Table 3-10 lists the pin signals of the SDVO FPC connector, which provides 30 pins in a single row with
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground.
Table 3-11 lists the pin signals of the LVDS video header, which provides 20 pins, 2 rows, odd/even pin
sequence (1, 2) with 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 3-11. LVDS Video Interface Pin Signals (J23)
Pin #SignalDescription
1
2
3
4
+12V+12 volts for flat panel and backlight
VCC_LVDS_CONNJP3 determines LVDS voltage (+3.3V or +5V)
GNDGround
GNDGround
5LVDSA_CLK_PLVDS A Clock Positive
6LVDSA_CLK_NLVDS A Clock Negative
7LVDSA_DAT3_PLVDS A DATA Positive Line 3
8LVDSA_DAT3_NLVDS A DATA Negative Line 3
9LVDSA_DAT2_PLVDS A DATA Positive Line 2
10LVDSA_DAT2_NLVDS A DATA Negative Line 2
11LVDSA_DAT1_PLVDS A DATA Positive Line 1
12LVDSA_DAT1_NLVDS A DATA Negative Line 1
13LVDSA_DAT0_PLVDS A DATA Positive Line 0
14LVDSA_DAT0_NLVDS A DATA Negative Line 0
15LBKLT_CTLPanel Backlight Control
16LVDD_ENEnable Panel Power
17LDDC_CLKDisplay Data Channel Clock
18LDDC_DATADisplay Data Channel Data
19LBKLT_ENEnable Backlight Inverter
20NCNot Connected
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground.
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Power Interface
The CoreModule 720 requires one +5 volt DC power source and provides a shrouded 10-pin, right-angle
header with 2 rows, odd/even pin sequence (1, 2), and 0.100" (2.54mm) pitch. If the +5VDC power drops
below ~4.65V, a low voltage reset is triggered, resetting the system.
The power input header (J19) supplies the following voltage and ground directly to the module:
•5.0VDC +/- 5%
Table 3-12. Power Interface Pin Signals (J19)
PinSignalDescriptions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
GND Ground
+5V+5 Volts
GNDGround
+12V +12 Volts routed to PC/104, PC/104-Plus, and LVDS interfaces
GNDGround
+3.3V_PCI+3.3 Volts routed to PCI
GNDGround
+5V+5 Volts
GNDGround
+5V+5 Volts
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground.
User GPIO Interface
The CoreModule 720 provides GPIO pins for customer use, routing the signals from the PCH EG20T
chipset to the J3 header. An example test application and source code reside in each BSP directory of the
CoreModule 720 Support Software QuickDrive.
For instructions on using the example applications, refer to the GPIO Readme in each BSP directory of the
QuickDrive. For more information about the GPIO pin operation, refer to the PCH EG20T datasheet at:
Table 3-13 describes the pin signals of the GPIO interface, which consists of a 10-pin header with 2 rows,
odd/even pin sequence (1, 2), and 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 3-13. User GPIO Interface Pin Signals (J3)
Pin #Signal from PCHDescription
1GPIO0User defined
2GPIO4User defined
3GPIO1User defined
4GPIO5User defined
5GPIO2User defined
6GPIO6User defined
7GPIO3User defined
8GPIO7User defined
9
10
GNDGround
GNDGround
Note: The shaded table cells denote ground.
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Utility Interface
The Utility interface provides three I/O signals on the module and consists of a 5-pin, 0.100" (2.54mm),
single-row header (J22). The E6XXT CPU drives the Power Button and Speaker signals on the Utility
interface. A separate Power Management microprocessor drives the Reset Switch signal. Table 3-14
provides the signal definitions.
•Power Button
•Reset Switch
•Speaker
Power Button
The Utility header provides a signal for an external Power Button through pins 1 and 2. The Power Button
allows the user to shut down and power on the system. To shut down the system, press and hold the Power
Button for four seconds. Press the Power Button for one second to power on the system.
Reset Switch
Pins 2 and 3 on the Utility header provide the signal for an external reset button, which allows the user to reboot the system.
Speaker
The speaker signal provides sufficient signal strength to drive an external 1W 8 “Beep” speaker at an
audible level through pins 4 and 5 on the Utility header. The speaker signal is driven from an on-board
amplifier and the CPU.
Table 3-14 describes the pin signals of the Utility interface, which provides a 5-pin, single-row header with
0.100" (2.54mm) pitch.
Table 3-14. Utility Interface Pin Signals (J22)
Pin #SignalDescription
1PWR_BTN*External Power Button (Pins 1-2)
2
3RESET SW*External Reset Switch signal (Pins 2-3)
4
5SPKR_CONNSpeaker Output (Pins 4-5)
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground. The * symbol indicates the signal is Active Low.
GNDGround
5V+5 Volts Power
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System Management Bus (SMBus)
The E6XXT chip contains a host SMBus port. The host port allows the CPU access to the SMBus slave
through header, J24. The SMBus slave includes the CPU Temperature Monitor. Table 3 -15 lists the device
name and corresponding reserved binary address on the SMBus. Table 3-16 lists the SMBus pin signals on 5
pins, 1 row, 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 3-15. SMBus Reserved Addresses
Component Address (Hex)
CPU Temperature Monitor4C
Table 3-16. SMBus Pin Signals (J24)
Pin #SignalDescription
1SMB_CLKSMBus Clock
2
3SMB_DATASMBus Data
4
5SMB_ALERT*SMBus Alert
GNDGround
VSM+3.3V standby voltage
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground. The * symbol indicates the signal is Active Low.
CAN Bus Interface
The CAN controller resides in the PCH and performs communication in accordance with the Bosch CAN
Protocol version 2.0B Active (standard and extended formats.) The CAN transceiver connects the CAN
controller to the CAN bus, and transmits and receives CAN signals to and from the CAN header (J4). The
CAN interface delivers CAN signals used for automotive, industrial automation, and medical scanning and
imaging applications. The following list describes some of the features of the CAN Bus Interface.
+/- 12 kV ESD protection
Low-current Standby mode with bus wake up: 5 A typical
Bus-fault protection of -27V to 40V
Over-temperature shutdown
Table 3-17 defines the pin signals of the CAN bus interface, which provides a 4-pin, single-row header with
0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 3-17. CAN Interface Pin Signals (J4)
Pin #SignalDescription
1CAN_LDominant Low
2CAN_HDominant High
3
4
+5V+5 volts power
GNDGround
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground.
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I2C Interface
The CoreModule 720 provides a single-channel I2C interface, which conforms to version 2.1 of the I2C bus
specification. The I2C controller resides on the EG20T PCH and operates as a master or slave device,
supporting a multi-master bus. The following list highlights the features of the I2C bus interface.
Supports delay processing of data read/write operation
Supports master and slave devices
Supports SCL generation when acting as a clock master
Supports multiple masters
Supports Low-Speed BusClock as its clock source and generates an SCL clock based on the set
value of the I2CBC register
Supports 32-byte buffering
Provides a function that generates time out in buffer mode
Table 3-18 defines the pin signals of the I
0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 3-18. I2C Interface Pin Signals (J6)
Pin #SignalDescription
1I2C_CLKI2C Clock
2
GNDGround
3I2C_DATAI2C Data
4
+3.3V+3.3 volts power
5NCNot Connected
2
C bus interface, which provides a 5-pin, single-row header with
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground.
System Fan
Table 3-19 lists the pin signals of the System Fan header, which provides a single row of 3 pins with 0.079"
(2mm) pitch.
Table 3-19. System Fan Pin Signals (J21)
Pin #SignalDescription
1
2NCNot Connected
3
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground.
+V_FAN+5.0 volts DC +/- 5%
GND Ground
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Battery
Table 3-20 lists the pin signals of the External Battery Input header for backup RTC (Real Time Clock),
which uses 2 pins with 0.049" (1.25mm) pitch.
Table 3-20. External Battery Input Header (J20)
Pin #SignalDescription
1
2
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground. The RTC pin has an expected current draw of
~36A at room temperature. The battery is used only when power is not applied to the board.
VBAT_EXT+3.0 volts DC
GND Ground
Ethernet External LED
This header provides signals for an external LED that indicates Ethernet links and activity using a single row
of 4 pins with 0.049" (1.25mm) pitch.
Table 3-21. Ethernet External LED Pin Signals (J9)
Pin #SignalDescription
1
2ETH_ACT_LEDEthernet Activity
3ETH_LINK100_LEDFast Ethernet Link with +3 volts power (Pins 3-4 for Bi-Color
4ETH_LINK1000_LED Gigabit Ethernet Link
V3.3_CONN+3 volts – Provides +3 volts to external LED (Pins 1-2 for Green
LED)
LED)
Note: The shaded table cell denotes power.
Miscellaneous
SSD (Solid State Drive)
The CoreModule 720 provides an 8GB SATA SSD, which is soldered directly onto the board. For more
information refer to the SSD data sheet: http://www.greenliant.com/dotAsset/45628.pdf
Real Time Clock (RTC)
The CoreModule 720 contains a Real Time Clock (RTC). The RTC can be backed up with a battery. If the
battery is not present, a battery-free boot function in the BIOS completes the boot process and resets the
clock to the default date and time.
NOTESome operating systems require a valid default date and time to function.
.
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CM720_Oopsjump
Standard DB9 Serial
Port Connector (Male)
Front View
5
4
32
1
9
87
6
CM720_HotCable
Standard DB9 Serial
Port Connector (Female)
Rear View
5
4
32
1
9
8
7
6
Oops! Jumper (BIOS Recovery)
The Oops! jumper function is provided in the event the BIOS settings you have selected prevent you from
booting the system. By using the Oops! jumper you can prevent the current BIOS settings in flash from
being loaded, allowing you to boot using default settings.
Use a jumper to connect the DTR pin (4) to the RI pin (9) on Serial Port 1 (COM0) prior to boot up to
prevent the present BIOS settings from loading. After booting with the Oops! jumper in place, remove the
Oops! jumper and return to BIOS Setup. You must now load factory defaults by selecting Restore Defaults
from the Save & Exit menu. Then select Save Changes and Exit to reboot the system. Now you can modify
the default settings to your desired values. Ensure you save the changes before rebooting the system.
To convert a standard DB9 connector to an Oops! jumper, short together the DTR (4) and RI (9) pins on the
front of the connector as shown in Figure 3-1 on the Serial Port 1 DB9 connector.
Figure 3-1. Oops! Jumper Serial Port (DB9)
Serial Console
The CoreModule 720 BIOS supports the serial console (or console redirection) feature. This I/O function is
ANSI-compatible with a serial terminal or with equivalent terminal emulation software running on another
system. This can be very useful when setting up the BIOS on a production line for systems that are not
connected to a keyboard and display.
Serial Console Setup
The serial console feature is implemented by entering the serial console settings in the BIOS Setup Utility
and connecting the appropriate serial cable (a standard null modem serial cable or “Hot Cable”) between one
of the serial ports (COM0) and the serial terminal or a PC with communications software.
Hot (Serial) Cable
To convert a standard serial cable to a “Hot Cable”, short together the RTS (7) and RI (9) pins on the serial
port DB9 connector as shown in Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2. Serial Console Jumper
Temperature Monitoring
The temperature monitoring function is performed by the ON Semiconductor, ADM1032 temperature
monitor, which takes inputs from the thermal diodes in the CPU. The ADM1032 chip uses the two-wire
SMBus interface to communicate with the other devices, taking temperature readings and issuing alerts to
the PCH when a reading surpasses over or under temperature limits. Refer to the ADM1032 data sheet for
more information at:
The Watchdog Timer (WDT) restarts the system if a mishap occurs, ensuring proper start up after the
interruption. Possible problems include failure to boot properly, the application software’s loss of control,
failure of an interface device, unexpected conditions on the bus, or other hardware or software malfunctions.
The WDT (Watchdog Timer) can be used both during the boot process and during normal system operation.
•During the Boot process – If the operating system fails to boot in the time interval set in the BIOS, the
system will reset.
Enable the WDT using Watchdog Timer of the Boot menu in BIOS Setup. Set the WDT for a time-out
interval in seconds, between 0 and 600, in one-second increments in the Boot Configuration screen.
Ensure you allow enough time for the boot process to complete and for the OS to boot. The OS or
application must tickle the WDT as soon as it comes up. This can be done by accessing the hardware
directly or through a BIOS call.
•During System Operation – An application can set up the WDT hardware through a BIOS call, or by
accessing the hardware directly. Some ADLINK Board Support Packages provide an API interface to
the WDT. The application must tickle the WDT in the time set when the WDT is initialized or the
system will be reset. You can use a BIOS call to tickle the WDT or access the hardware directly.
•Watchdog Code examples – ADLINK has provided source code examples on the CoreModule 720
Support Software QuickDrive illustrating how to control the WDT. The code examples can be easily
copied to your development environment to compile and test the examples, or make any desired
changes before compiling. Refer to the WDT Readme file on the CoreModule 720 Support Software
QuickDrive.
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Chapter 4BIOS Setup
Introduction
This section assumes the user is familiar with general BIOS Setup and does not attempt to describe the BIOS
functions. Refer to “BIOS Setup Menus ” on page 39 in this chapter for a map of the BIOS Setup settings. If
ADLINK has added to or modified any of the standard BIOS functions, these functions will be described.
Entering BIOS Setup (Local Video Display)
To enter BIOS Setup using a local video display for the CoreModule 720:
1. Turn on the display and the power supply to the CoreModule 720.
2. Start Setup by pressing the [Del] or [F2] keys (F2 allows you to load previous settings) when the
following message appears on the boot screen.
Please wait. This will take a few seconds.
NOTEIf the setting for Fast Boot is [Enabled], the system may not enter the BIOS set
up if you do not press the <Del> or <F2> keys early in the boot sequence.
3. Follow the instructions on the right side of the screen to navigate through the selections and modify any
settings.
Entering BIOS Setup (Serial Port Console)
This section describes how to enter the BIOS setup through a remote serial terminal or PC.
1. Turn on the power supply to the CoreModule 720 and enter the BIOS Setup Utility using a local video
display.
2. Ensure the BIOS feature Serial Port Console Redirection is set to [Enabled] under the Advanced menu.
3. Accept the default options or make your own selections for the balance of the Console Redirection
fields and record your settings.
4. Ensure you select the type of remote serial terminal you will be using and record your selection.
5. Select Save Changes and Exit and then shut down the CoreModule 720.
6. Connect the remote serial terminal (or the PC with communications software) to the COM0 serial port
on the CoreModule 720.
7. Turn on the remote serial terminal or PC and set it to the settings you selected in the earlier in the
procedure.
The default settings for the CoreModule 720 are:
ANSI
115200
8 bits
no parity
1 stop bit
no flow control (None)
Disabled Recorder Mode
Disabled Resolution 100x31
[80x24] for Legacy OS Redirection
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8. Restore power to the CoreModule 720.
9. Press the F2 key to enter Setup (early in the boot sequence if Fast Boot is set to [Enabled].)
If Fast Boot is set to [Enabled], you may never see the screen prompt.
10. Use the <Enter> key to select the screen menus listed in the Opening BIOS screen.
NOTEThe serial console port is not hardware protected. Diagnostic software that
probes hardware addresses may cause a loss or failure of the serial console
functions.
OEM Logo Utility
The CoreModule 720 BIOS supports a graphical logo utility, which allows the user to customize the boot
screen image. The graphical image can be a company logo or any custom image the user wants to display
during the boot process. The custom image can be displayed as the first image on screen during the boot
process and remain there while the OS boots, depending on the options selected in BIOS Setup.
NOTEThe Quiet Boot feature must be set to Enabled in the Boot screen of BIOS Setup
for the system to recognize the OEM Logo feature.
Logo Image Requirements
Please contact your ADLINK Sales Representative for more information on OEM Logo Utility
requirements.
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Chapter 4BIOS Setup
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 20XX Amreican Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends
Core Version X.X.X.X
Project Version CM720 X.XX
Build Date XX/XX/XXXX XX:XX:XX
Access Level Administrator
Memory Information
MRC Version XX.XX
Total Memory XXXX MB (DDR2)
Version X.XX.XXXX. Copyright (C) 20XX American Megatrends, Inc.
System Date [Xxx XX/XX/20XX]
System Time [XX:XX:XX]
System Language [English]
Platform Information
BIOS Setup Menus
This section provides illustrations of the six main setup screens in the CoreModule 720 BIOS Setup Utility.
Below each illustration is a bullet list of the screen’s submenus and setting selections. The setting selections
are presented in brackets after each submenu or menu item, and the optimal default settings are presented in
bold. For more detailed definitions of the BIOS settings, refer to the AMI Aptio TSE User Manual:
http://www.ami.com/support/doc/AMI_TSE_User_Manual_PUB.pdf
System Date (day of week, mm:dd:yyyy) – This field requires the alpha-numeric entry of the day of
week, day of the month, calendar month, and all 4 digits of the year, indicating the century plus year
(Fri XX/XX/20XX).
•System Time
System Time (hh:mm:ss) – This is a 24-hour clock setting in hours, minutes, and seconds.
Advanced BIOS Setup Screen
Figure 4-2. Advanced BIOS Setup Screen
•Legacy OpROM Support
•PCI Subsystem Settings
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Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled; Enabled]
Launch Storage OpROM [Disabled; Enabled]
PCI Bus Driver Version V X.XX.XX
•PCI ROM Priority [64 PCI Bus Clock; EFI Compatible ROM]
PCI Common Settings
•PCI Latency Timer [32 PCI Bus Clocks; 64 PCI Bus Clocks; 96 PCI Bus Clocks; 128 PCI Bus
Clocks; 160 PCI Bus Clocks; 192 PCI Bus Clocks; 224 PCI Bus Clocks; 248 PCI Bus Clocks]
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 20XX American Megatrends, Inc.
Password Description
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is
only asked for when entering Setup.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will
have Administrator rights.
Version X.XX.XXXX. Copyright (C) 20XX American Megatrends, Inc.
•Quit without saving? [Ye s ; No] (ESC key can be used for this operation.)
Save Changes and Reset
•Save configuration and reset? [Ye s ; No]
Discard Changes and Reset
•Reset without saving? [Ye s ; No]
Save Changes
•Save configuration? [Ye s ; No]
Discard Changes
•Load Previous Values? [Ye s ; No]
Restore Defaults
•Load Optimized Defaults? [Ye s ; No]
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Save as User Defaults
•Save configuration? [Ye s ; No]
Restore User Defaults
•Restore User Defaults? [Ye s ; No]
•Boot Override
P1-GLS85LS1032A CS 32GBN A101C0
•Save configuration and reset? [Ye s ; No]
Built-in EFI Shell
NOTESelecting this setting enters the system into the EFI Shell mode screen.
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Appendix ATechnical Support
Contact us should you require any service or assistance.
ADLINK Technology, Inc.
Address: 9F, No.166 Jian Yi Road, Zhonghe District
New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
ᄅקؑխࡉ৬ԫሁ 166 ᇆ 9 ᑔ
Tel: +886-2-8226-5877
Fax: +886-2-8226-5717
Email: service@adlinktech.com
Ampro ADLINK Technology, Inc.
Address: 5215 Hellyer Avenue, #110, San Jose, CA 95138, USA
Tel: +1-408-360-0200
Toll Free: +1-800-966-5200 (USA only)
Fax: +1-408-360-0222
Email: info@adlinktech.com
ADLINK Technology (China) Co., Ltd.
Address: Ϟ⍋Ꮦ⌺ϰᮄᓴ∳催⾥ᡔು㢇䏃 300 ো(201203)
300 Fang Chun Rd., Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park,
Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201203 China
Tel: +86-21-5132-8988
Fax: +86-21-5132-3588
Email: market@adlinktech.com
ADLINK Technology, Inc. provides a number of methods for contacting Technical Support listed below in
Table A -1. Requests for support through the Ask an Expert are given the highest priority, and usually will be
addressed within one working day.
•ADLINK’s Ask an Expert – This is a comprehensive support center designed to meet all your technical
needs. This service is free and available 24 hours a day through the Ampro By ADLINK web page at
ttp://www.adlinktech.com/AAE/. This includes a searchable database of Frequently Asked Questions,
h
which will help you with the common information requested by most customers. This is a good source
of information to look at first for your technical solutions. However, you must register online if you
wish to use the Ask a Question feature.
ADLINK strongly suggests that you register with the web site. By creating a profile on the ADLINK
web site, you will have a portal page called “My ADLINK” unique to you with access to exclusive
services and account information.
•Personal Assistance – You may also request personal assistance by creating an Ask an Expert account
and then going to the Ask a Question feature. Requests can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You will receive immediate confirmation that your request has been entered. Once you have submitted
your request, you must log in to go to My Stuff area where you can check status, update your request,
and access other features.
•Download Service – This service is also free and available 24 hours a day at
http://www.adlinktech.com
register online before you can log in to this service.
. For certain downloads such as technical documents and software, you must
Table A-1. Technical Support Contact Information
MethodContact Information
Ask an Experthttp://www.adlinktech.com/AAE/
Web Sitehttp://www.adlinktech.com
Standard Mail
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ADLINK Technology Beijing
Address: ࣫ҀᏖ⍋⎔Ϟഄϰ䏃 1 োⲜ߯ࡼ E ᑻ 801 ᅸ(100085)
Rm. 801, Power Creative E, No. 1,
Shang Di East Rd., Beijing, 100085 China
Tel: +86-10-5885-8666
Fax: +86-10-5885-8626
Email: market@adlinktech.com
ADLINK Technology Shenzhen
Address: ⏅ഇᏖቅ⾥ᡔು催ᮄϗ䘧᭄ᄫᡔᴃು
A1 2 ὐ C (518057)
2F, C Block, Bldg. A1, Cyber-Tech Zone, Gao Xin Ave. Sec. 7,
High-Tech Industrial Park S., Shenzhen, 518054 China
Tel: +86-755-2643-4858
Fax: +86-755-2664-6353
Email: market@adlinktech.com
This appendix describes the functionality and features of the CoreModule 720 video adapter board and
presents an illustration of the connector locations and the board dimensions as well as the pin-out table for
the non-standard VGA interface on the adapter.
Product Description
The video adapter board enables VGA functionality on the CoreModule 720, converting digital RGB input
from the module’s SDVO port to analog RGB output through an on-board display controller. The display
controller accepts and decodes digital graphics, high-speed AC-coupled serial differential input from the
SDVO port on the module and encodes and transmits analog RGB output to a non-standard VGA interface
header on the adapter board. Simply connect an SDVO cable from the CoreModule 720 to the SDVO
connector on the adapter board and a VGA cable from the adapter board to a VGA display.
CAUTIONMake sure the JP1 jumper is installed on pins 2-3. Black squares on the
Figure B-1. Adapter Board Headers and Dimensions (Top Side)
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Appendix BVideo Adapter Board
Video Adapter Board Header Signals
The following table defines the pin signals of the non-standard VGA header on the video adapter board. This
appendix does not define the industry-standard SDVO connector on the board. See Table 2-2 on page 11 for
more SDVO connector information.
Table B -1 lists the signals and their descriptions for the J2 VGA interface, which provides a shrouded,
12-pin right-angle header with odd/even (1, 2) pin sequence, and 0.079" (2mm) pitch (Adam Tech 2BRH).
Table B-1. VGA Interface Pin Signals (J2)
Pin #SignalDescription
1REDRed – This is the Red analog output signal to the CRT.
2
3GREENGreen – This is the Green analog output signal to the CRT.
4
5BLUEBlue – This is the Blue analog output signal to the CRT.
6
7HSYNCHorizontal Sync – This signal is used for the digital horizontal sync output
8
9VSYNCVertical Sync – This signal is used for the digital vertical sync output to
10
11SDADDC (Display Data Channel) Data
12SCLDDC (Display Data Channel) Clock
GNDGround (Red Return)
GNDGround (Green Return)
GNDGround (Blue Return)
to the CRT.
GNDGround
the CRT.
PWRPower – Provided through fuse (F1) to +5 volts +/- 5%. F1 is next to J3
connector on board.
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground.