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TRADEMARKS
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REVISION HISTORY
RevisionReason for ChangeDate
00Initial ReleaseJuly/09
1.1Revised currents in Table 2-5; changed revision of this
manual from 00 to 1.1
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
BIOS Save & Exit Setup Screen .............................................................................................. 41
Appendix ATechnical Support .................................................................................................. 43
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 45
List of Figures
Figure 2-1.Stacking Modules with the CoreModule 730 ........................................................... 3
Table A-1.Technical Support Contact Information..................................................................43
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Chapter 1About This Manual
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is for designers of systems based on the CoreModule™ 730 stackable Single Board Computer
(SBC) module. This manual contains information that permits designers to create embedded systems based
on specific design requirements.
Information provided in this reference manual includes:
•CoreModule 730 SBC Specifications
•Environmental requirements
•Major chips and features implemented
•CoreModule 730 SBC connector/pin numbers and definitions
•BIOS Setup information
Information not provided in this reference manual includes:
•Detailed chip specifications
•Internal component operation
•Internal registers or signal operations
•Bus or signal timing for industry standard busses and signals
References
The following list of references may help you successfully complete your custom design.
Specifications
•SUMIT Specification Revision 1.0, April 4, 2008
Web site: http://www.sff-sig.org/sumit_spec_v10.pdf
•ISM Specification Revision 1.0, August, 2009
Web site: http://www.sff-sig.org/ism_spec_v10.pdf
•PCI Express Specification Revision 1.0a
Web site: http://www.pcisig.com
Major Integrated Circuit (IC) Specifications
The following ICs are used in the CoreModule 730 SBC:
•Intel® Corporation and the Atom™ Z510 and Z530 processors (with integrated Northbridges)
•Intel Corporation and the 82574IT Gigabit Ethernet controller
Web site: http://download.intel.com/design/network/datashts/82574.pdf
•Renesas and the R4F2117R H8S Controller
Web site: http://http://am.renesas.com/
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 2Product Overview
This introduction presents general information about the Stackable architecture and the CoreModule 730
Single Board Computer (SBC). After reading this chapter you should understand:
•Stackable architecture
•CoreModule 730 product description
•CoreModule 730 features
•Major components
•Header, Connector, Socket definitions
•Specifications
Stackable Architecture
Stackable architecture affords a great deal of flexibility in system design. You can build a simple system
using only a CoreModule SBC and a Compact Flash card in the Compact Flash socket. To expand a simple
CoreModule system, simply add self-stacking ADLINK MiniModule products or 3rd party stackable
expansion boards to provide additional capabilities, such as:
•Additional I/O ports
•Analog or digital I/O interfaces
Stackable expansion modules can be stacked with the CoreModule 730 avoiding the need for card cages and
backplanes. The stackable expansion modules can be mounted directly to the SUMIT connector of the
CoreModule 730. SUMIT-compliant modules can be stacked with an inter-board spacing of ~0.60" (15mm)
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 stackable modules can be installed on the CoreModule
expansion connectors. When installed on the SUMIT connectors, the expansion modules fit within the
CoreModule outline dimensions. Most MiniModule products have stack-through connectors compatible
with the SUMIT Version 1.0 specification. Several modules can be stacked on the CoreModule headers.
Each additional module increases the thickness of the package by 0.60" (15mm). See Figure 2-1.
4-40 nut (4)
Stack-Through
4-40 screw (4)
Stackable Expansion
Modules
SUMIT Connectors
CoreModule 730
0.6 inch spacer (8)
Figure 2-1. Stacking Modules with the CoreModule 730
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Product Description
The CoreModule 730 SBC is an exceptionally high integration, x86-based, PC compatible system in the
ISM (Industry Standard Module) 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.
The CoreModule 730 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 and a temperature monitor. This design meets the size, power
consumption, temperature range, quality, and reliability demands of embedded applications and requires
only a single +5V power source.
Embedded and portable applications benefit from the flexibility of the CoreModule 730, making system
design quick and easy. The CoreModule 730 stacks with ADLINK MiniModule products or other SUMITcompliant expansion boards or it can serve as the computing engine in a fully customized application.
Module Features
•CPU
♦
Provides x86-based Intel Atom Z510 (1.10GHz) or Z530 (1.60GHz) processors
♦
Supports Front Side Buses (FSBs) of 100 MHz (for Z510) or 133 MHz (for Z530)
♦
Supports IA 32-bit architecture
♦
Provides 32kB Unified Instruction Cache and 24kB Write-Back Data Cache
♦
Provides Low Power and System Management Modes
•SCH (System Controller Hub)
♦
Provides integrated Northbridge and Southbridge
♦
Provides CMOS Front Side Bus signaling
♦
Integrates a DDR2 memory controller with a single 64-bit wide interface
♦
Provides three UHCI USB 1.1 controllers
♦
Provides one EHCI USB 2.0 controllers
•Memory
♦
Provides one standard DDR2 SODIMM socket
♦
Supports 533 MHz Clock Speed
♦
Supports non-ECC, unbuffered memory
♦
Supports +2.5V DDR2, 533MHz RAM up to 2GB DDR2 SODIMM
Front52-pin, 0.025" (0.635mm) connector for PCIe and Power
Out
Back50-pin, 0.050" (1.27mm) socket for Type I or II Compact Flash
cards
ports
ports
external battery
LED
NOTEThe pinout tables in Chapter 3 of this manual identify pin sequence using the
following methods: A 20-pin header with two rows of pins, using odd/even
numbering, where pin 2 is directly across from pin 1, is noted as 20-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 2-5.
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20-pin, two rows,
Odd/Even, (1, 2)
Key:
J2 - Memory
J3 - Gigabit Ethernet
J5 - SUMIT A
J6 - SUMIT B
J7 - VGA
J8 - LVDS
J9 - IDE
J12 - USB0 & USB1
J13 - USB2 & USB3
J17 - Battery
J20 - GPIO
J21 - Not Supported
J23 - Power In
J25 - Utility
J26 - Ethernet LED
J27 - SMBus
JP2 - See jumper table
JP3 - See jumper table
JP4 - See jumper table
JP8 - See jumper table
JP9 - See jumper table
JP10 - See jumper table
Table 2-4 shows the physical dimensions of the module, and Figure 2-7 shows the mounting dimensions.
Table 2-4. Weight and Footprint Dimensions
ItemDimension
Weight0.105 kg. (0.232 lbs.)
Height (upper surface) 10.16mm (0.40")
Width90.170mm (3.550")
Length95.885mm (3.775")
NOTEHeight is measured from the
upper board surface to the top
of the highest permanent
component (J25 Utility header)
on the upper board surface.
This does not include the
heatsink. The height of the
board with the heatsink
installed is 0.433" (11mm).
Component height should not
exceed 0.435" (11.05mm) from
the upper surface of the board
and 0.100" (2.54mm) from the
lower surface of the board.
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Mechanical Specifications
3.575
0.000
0.200
0.185
3.375
0.300
0.000
0.650
1.693
2.900
0.200
0.000
CM730_mech_dwg_top_c
3.150
3.350
Figure 2-7. Mechanical Dimensions (Top Side)
NOTEAll dimensions are given in inches. Pin 1 is shown as a black pin (square or
round) on vertical headers. Black dots on right-angle headers indicate pin 2 in
top-side views and pin 1 in bottom-side views.
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Power Specifications
Table 2-5 provides the power requirements for the CoreModule 730.
Table 2-5. Power Supply Requirements
Parameter1.1GHz Z510 CPU
Characteristics
(with only SUMIT A)
Input TypeRegulated DC voltagesRegulated DC voltagesRegulated DC voltages
In-rush Current
(Maximum)
Idle Power
(Typical)
BIT Current
(Typical)
Operating configurations:
1.88A (9.40W)1.68A (8.40W)1.81A (9.05W)
0.91A (4.57W)0.93A (4.66W)1.00A (4.98W)
1.41A (7.06W)1.55A (7.74W)1.99A (9.94W)
1.6GHz Z530 CPU
Characteristics
(without SUMIT)
1.6GHz Z530 CPU
Characteristics
(with SUMIT A and B)
•In-rush operating configuration includes CRT video, MMSIO (only on SUMIT boards) and 1GB DDR2
RAM.
•Idle operating configuration includes the In-rush configuration as well as on-board 128MB Compact
Flash, one IDE hard drive, one mouse (on MMSIO), and one keyboard (on MMSIO).
•BIT (Burn-In-Test) operating configuration includes Idle configuration as well as one USB Compact
Flash reader with 64MB Compact Flash, one Ethernet connection, and one USB CD-ROM drive.
Environmental Specifications
Table 2-6 provides the operating and storage condition ranges required for this module.
Table 2-6. Environmental Requirements
ParameterConditions
Temperature
Operating–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
Thermal/Cooling Requirements
The CPU is the primary source of heat on the board. The CoreModule 730 CPU is designed to operate at
maximum speed and requires a heatsink (provided). The height of the heatsink is 0.433" (11mm).
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Overview
This chapter discusses the ICs and headers of the module features in the following order:
•CPU
•Graphics
•Memory
•Interrupt Channel Assignments
•Memory Map
•I/O Address Map
•USB
•Ethernet
•Vid eo
♦
VGA
♦
LV DS
•Utility
♦
Power Button
♦
Reset Switch
•BIOS Recovery (Using Reset Switch)
♦
Speaker
•Miscellaneous
♦
Battery
♦
Time of Day/RTC
♦
User GPIO
♦
SMBus
♦
Ethernet LED
♦
Oops! Jumper (BIOS Recovery)
♦
Serial Console (Console Redirection)
♦
Hot Cable
♦
Watchdog Timer
•Power Interface
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NOTEADLINK Technology, Inc. only supports the features and options listed in this
manual. The main components used on the CoreModule 730 may provide more
features or options than are listed in this manual. Some of these features/options
are not supported on the module and will not function as specified in the chip
documentation.
The pinout tables only of non-standard headers and connectors are included in
this chapter. This chapter does not include pinout tables for standard headers and
connectors such as SUMIT, 44-pin IDE, and Compact Flash.
CPU
The CoreModule 730 offers an embedded microprocessor—the Intel Atom Z510 and Z530—operating at
1.1 GHz and 1.6 GHz, respectively. This CPU provides a powerful x86 core and support for the SCH
(System Controller Hub) US15W which integrates Northbridge and Southbridge functions.
Graphics
The US15W SCH integrates a graphics controller which provides LVDS and SDVO ports that terminate to
LVDS and VGA headers, respectively. The graphics controller achieves high 2D and 3D performance with a
DDR2 memory interface (shared with the system controller) supporting a bandwith of up to 2 GB (DDR2 @
up to 533 MHz.)
Memory
The CoreModule 730 provides one 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM of up to 2GB of memory, which is shared
between the system memory controller and the graphics memory controller in the SCH.
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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.0123456789101112131415
Timer X
Keyboard*X
Secondary CascadeX
COM1*ODOO
COM2*DOOO
COM3*OOOD
COM4*OODO
Parallel*ODOO
RTCX
IDED
Math CoprocessorX
PS/2 Mouse*X
PCI INTA* Automatically Assigned
PCI INTB* Automatically Assigned
PCI INTC* Automatically Assigned
PCI INTD* Automatically Assigned
PCI INTE Automatically Assigned
PCI INTF Automatically Assigned
PCI INTG Automatically Assigned
PCI INTH Automatically Assigned
Legend: D = Default, O = Optional, X = Fixed, * = Located on the optional expansion module.
NOTEThe PCI IRQs for the Ethernet, Video, and Internal Local Bus are automatically
assigned by the BIOS Plug and Play logic. Local ISA IRQs assigned during
initialization can not be used by external devices.
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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. Memory below 000500h is
used by the BIOS.
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 -000DFFFFhReserved for Extended BIOS
000E0000h -000EFFFFhExtended System BIOS Area
000F0000h -000FFFFFhSystem BIOS Area (Storage and RAM Shadowing)
Top 0, 1, 4, or 8MB of DRAMIntegrated Graphics Memory
FFE00000h -FFFFFFFFhSystem Flash
I/O Address Map
Table 3-3 provides the I/O address map. These are DOS-level addresses. The OS typically hides these
0778-077F*Parallel Port (ECP Extensions) (Port 378+400)
0CF8-0CFFPC I Configuration Registers
0CF9Reset Control Register
* Located on the optional expansion module.
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USB Interfaces
The CoreModule 730 contains three root USB (Universal Serial Bus) hubs and seven functional USB ports.
The SCH terminates four USB ports to two headers and routes three USB ports to the SUMIT Connector A.
Each of these ports include the following features:
•USB EHCI v.2.0 and USB UHCI v.1.1
•Over-current detection
•Over-current protection
•High-speed data transfers up to 480 MB/sec on USB 2.0
Table 3-4 describes the pin signals of the USB0 and USB1 header which consists of 10 right-angle pins, in
two rows, with odd/even (1, 2) pin sequence, and 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 3-4. 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
9
10
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
USB_GND0USB0 Ground
USB_GND1USB1 Ground
Note: The shaded areas denote power or ground.
Table 3-5 describes the pin signals of the USB2 and USB3 header which consists of 10 right-angle pins in
two rows, with odd/even (1, 2) pin sequence, and 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 3-5. USB2 and USB3 Interface Pin Signals (J13)
Pin #SignalDescription
1
2
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
8USB_GND3USB3 Ground
9
10
Note: The shaded areas denote power or ground.
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.
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.
USB_GND2USB2 Ground
USB_GND2USB2 Ground
USB_GND3USB3 Ground
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Ethernet Interface
The Ethernet solution originates from the 82574IT Gigabit Ethernet controller and consists of both the
Media Access Controller (MAC) and the Physical Layer (PHY) combined into a single component solution.
The Gigabit Ethernet Control Unit is a 64-bit PCIe controller that features enhanced scatter-gather bus
mastering capabilities, which enables the processor to perform high-speed data transfers over the internal
PCIe bus. The bus master capabilities enable the component to process high-level commands and perform
multiple operations, thereby off-loading communication tasks from the CPU. 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
•3 kB transmit and 3 kB receive FIFOs (helps prevent data underflow and overflow)
NOTEThe magnetics (isolation transformer, T1) for the Ethernet connector is included
on the CoreModule 730.
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Video Interfaces
The SCH chip provides the graphics control and video signals to traditional glass CRT (VGA) monitors and
LVDS flat panel displays, supporting full hardware acceleration of H.264 video decode. Other chip features
are listed below:
VGA features:
•Support for an integrated 400-MHz, 24-bit RAMDAC to drive a progressive scan analog monitor and
outputs to three, 8-bit DACs that provide the R, G, and B signals to the monitor
•Support for resolutions up to QXGA (2048x1536)
•Support for a maximum allowable video frame buffer size of 224MB UMA (Unified Memory
Architecture)
LVDS features:
•Support for a single channel LFP Transmitter interface
•Support for LVDS LCD panel resolutions up to UXGA (1600X1200)
•Support for a maximum pixel format of 24 bpp with SSC supported frequency range from 25 MHz to
112 MHz (single channel)
VGA Interface
Table 3-7 describes the pin signals of the VGA interface, which uses 12 right-angle pins, 2 rows, odd/even
sequence (1, 2) with 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 3-7. VGA Interface Pin Signals (J7)
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
8
9VSYNCVertical Sync – This signal is used for the digital vertical sync output to
10
11DDC_DATADisplay Data Channel - Data
12DDC_CLKDisplay Data Channel - Clock
GND1Ground 1 (Red Return)
GND2Ground 2 (Green Return)
GND3Ground 3 (Blue Return)
output to the CRT.
GND4Ground 4 (VGA)
the CRT.
PWRPower – Provided through fuse (F1) to +5 volts +/- 5%. F1 is next to J7
header on board.
Note: The shaded areas denote power or ground.
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LVDS I nte rface
Table 3-8 describes the pin signals of the LVDS interface, which uses a 20-pin, right-angle header with 2
rows, odd/even sequence (1, 2), and 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
The Utility interface provides three utility and I/O signals on the module and consists of a 5-pin, 0.100"
(2.54mm), single row header. The US15W SCH drives the signals on the Utility interface. Table 3-9
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 turn Off the system.
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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.
BIOS Recovery (Using Reset Switch)
In the event you have selected BIOS settings that prevent you from booting the system, you can stop the
current BIOS settings in the CMOS from being loaded by pressing and holding the Reset button for five
seconds and then releasing the button. The system re-boots, and the BIOS loads the default settings.
Speaker
The speaker signal provides sufficient signal strength to drive a 1W 8 Ω “Beep” speaker through the Utility
interface at an audible level. The speaker signal is driven from an on-board amplifier and the SCH.
Table 3-9. Utility Interface Pin Signals (J25)
Pin #SignalDescription
1/PWR_BTNExternal Power Button (Pins 1-2)
2
3/RESET SW*External Reset Switch signal (Pins 2-3)
4
5SPKR_CONNSpeaker Output (Pins 4-5)
GNDGround
5V+5 Volts Power
Note: The shaded area denotes power or ground. The signals marked with * indicate active low.
Miscellaneous
Battery
An external battery connection is provided through the J17 header to support a backup battery for the CMOS
RAM and the RTC (Real Time Clock).
Real Time Clock (RTC)
The CoreModule 730 contains a Real Time Clock (RTC). The CMOS RAM can be backed up with a lithium
battery. If the battery is not present, a battery-free boot option 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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User GPIO Interface
The CoreModule 730 provides GPIO pins for customer use, and the signals are routed to header J20 which
uses 10 pins with odd/even (1,2) pin sequence and 0.049" (2mm) pitch. An example of how to use the GPIO
pins resides in the Miscellaneous Source Code Examples on the CoreModule 730 Support QuickDrive
Table 3-10. User GPIO Interface Pin/Signal Descriptions (J20)
Pin #SignalDescription
1H8S_GPI0User defined
2H8S_GPO0User defined
3H8S_GPI1User defined
4H8S_GPO1User defined
5H8S_GPI2User defined
6H8S_GPO2User defined
7H8S_GPI3User defined
8H8S_GPO3User defined
9
10
GNDGround
GNDGround
TM
.
Note: The shaded areas denote ground.
Oops! Jumper (BIOS Recovery)
The Oops! jumper is provided in the event you have selected BIOS settings that prevent you from booting
the system. By using the Oops! jumper you can stop the current BIOS settings in the CMOS from being
loaded, allowing you to proceed, using the default settings. Connect the DTR pin to the RI pin on Serial port
1 (COM 1 on the MiniModule board) 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 go into the BIOS Setup Utility.
Change the desired BIOS settings, or select the default settings, and save 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
rear of the female connector or the front of the male connector as shown in Figure 3-1 on the Serial Port 1
DB9 connector.
To restore your BIOS setting changes without the errors, you must first select Load Factory Default Settings,
which will automatically load and save the defaults and reboot the system. Then you can modify the default
settings to your desired values. Ensure you save the changes before rebooting the system.
NOTESerial Port 1 (on the MiniModule) is a 10-pin header and uses pin 7 = DTR and
pin 8 = RI for the Oops! Jumper. At Serial Port 1, short pin 7 to 8, as shown in
Figure 3-1. Alternatively, you may short the equivalent pins (4 to 9) on the DB9
connector attached to Serial Port 1 as shown in Figure 3-1.
35
9
Serial Port Header
(COM1 on MiniModule)
1
7
6810
24
Standard DB9 Serial
Port 1 Connector
Or
on MiniModule (Male)
Front View
(or Rear View
of Female Connector)
32
5
1
4
6
9
87
CM730_Oopsjump_b
Figure 3-1. Oops! Jumper
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Serial Console
The CoreModule 730 BIOS supports the serial console (or console redirection) feature. These I/O functions
are provided by an ANSI-compatible serial terminal, or the 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 keyboards and displays.
Serial Console BIOS Setup
The serial console (console redirection) feature is implemented by connecting a standard null-modem cable
or a modified serial cable (or “Hot Cable”) between one of the serial ports, such as Serial 1 or 2 (from
SUMIT connector A), and the serial terminal or a PC with communications software. The BIOS Setup
Utility controls the serial console settings on the CoreModule 730. Refer to the BIOS Setup for the serial
console option settings using a serial terminal or PC with communications software.
Hot (Serial) Cable
To convert a standard serial cable to a Hot Cable, certain pins must be shorted together at the Serial port
header or at the DB9 connector. Short together the RTS (4) and RI (8) pins on either serial port header (J3 or
J9). As an alternate, you can short the equivalent pins 7 and 9 on the rear of the respective DB9 female
connector or the front of the male connector as shown in Figure 3-2.
35
Serial Port Header
9
(COM1 or COM2
on MiniModule)
1
7
Standard DB9 Serial
Or
Port Connector (Female)
6810
24
Rear View
(or Front View of
Male Connector)
1
6
5
32
4
9
7
8
CM730_HotCable_b
Figure 3-2. Hot Cable Jumper
System Management Bus (SMBus)
The SCH chip contains a host SMBus port. The host port allows the CPU access to the SMBus slaves
through header J27. The SMBus slaves include the SODIMM EPROM, CPU Temperature Sensor, Clock
Buffer, and the Clock Generator. Tab le 3-11 lists the device names and corresponding reserved binary
addresses on the SMBus. Table 3-12 lists the SMBus pin signals on 5 pins, 1 row, 0.049" (2 mm) pitch on
the external SMBus header (J27).
Table 3-11. SMBus Reserved Addresses
Component Address Binary
SODIMM EPROM1010,000x
Clock Generator 1101,001x
Clock Buffer1101,110x
CPU Temperature Sensor1001,100xb
Table 3-12. SMBus Pin Signals (J27)
Pin #SignalDescription
1SMB_CLKSMBus Clock
2
GNDGround
3SMB_DATASMBus Data
4
VSM+3.3V standby voltage
5/SMB_ALERT*SMBus Alert
b
b
b
Note: The shaded areas denote power or ground. The signals marked with * indicate Active Low.
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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 3-13. Ethernet External LED Pin Signals (J26)
Pin #SignalDescription
1
2ETH_ACT_LEDEthernet Activity
3ETH_LINK100_LEDFast Ethernet Link with +3 volts power (Pins 3-4 for Bi-Color
4ETH_LINK1000_LEDGigabit Ethernet Link
Note: The shaded area denotes power or ground.
V3.3_CONN+3 volts – Provides +3 volts to external LED (Pins 1-2 for Green
LED)
LED)
Watchdog Timer
The Watchdog Timer (WDT) restarts the system if an error or mishap occurs, allowing the system to recover
from the mishap, even though the error condition may still exist. Possible problems include failure to boot
properly, loss of control by the application software, 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 OS fails to boot in the time interval set in the BIOS, the system will
reset.
Enable the Watchdog Timer (sec) field in the BIOS and Hardware Settings
the WDT for a time-out interval in seconds, between 1 and 255, in one second increments. Ensure you
allow enough time for the operating system (OS) to boot. The OS or application must tickle (reset) the
WDT before the timer expires. This can be done by accessing the hardware directly or through a BIOS
call.
screen of BIOS Setup. Set
•During System Operation – An application can set up the WDT hardware through a BIOS call, or by
accessing the hardware directly. ADLINK Board Support Packages provide APIs to the WDT. The
application must tickle (reset) the WDT before the timer expires or the system will be reset.
•Watchdog Code examples – ADLINK has provided source code examples on the CoreModule 730
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 in the Sample Code directory on the
CoreModule 730 Support Software QuickDrive.
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Power Interface
The CoreModule 730 requires one +5 volt DC power source and uses a 10-pin header with odd/even (1, 2)
pin sequence and 0.10" (2.54mm) pitch. If the +5VDC power drops below ~4.65V, a low voltage reset is
triggered, resetting the system.
The power input header (J23) supplies the following voltages and ground directly to the module:
•5.0VDC +/- 5%
Table 3-14. Power Interface Pin/Signals (J23)
PinSignalDescriptions
1
2
3
4
5
6NCNot connected
7
8
9
10
GND Ground
+5V+5 Volts
Key/GNDKey Pin on connector/Grounded on board
+12V +12 volts routed to SUMIT A
GNDGround
GNDGround
+5V+5 Volts
GNDGround
+5V+5 Volts
Note: The shaded areas denote power or ground.
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Chapter 4BIOS Setup
Introduction
This section assumes the user is familiar with general BIOS Setup. Refer to the appropriate PC reference
manuals for information about the on-board ROM-BIOS software interface.
Entering BIOS Setup (VGA Display)
To access BIOS Setup using a VGA display for the CoreModule 730:
1.Turn on the VGA monitor and the power supply to the CoreModule 730.
2.Start Setup by pressing the [Del] key when the following message appears on the boot screen.
Press DEL to run Setup
NOTEIf the setting for Quick Boot is [Enabled], you may not see this prompt appear on
screen. If this happens, press the <Del> key earlier in the boot sequence to enter
BIOS Setup.
3.Follow the instructions on the right side of the screen to navigate through the selections and modify any
settings.
Entering BIOS Setup (Remote Access)
This section describes how to enable the Remote Access in VGA mode and enter the BIOS setup through a
serial terminal or PC.
1.Turn on the power supply to the CoreModule 730 and enter the BIOS Setup Utility in VGA mode.
2.Set the BIOS feature Serial Console Redirection to [Enabled] under the Advanced menu.
3.Accept the default options or make your own selections for the balance of the Remote Access 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 730.
6.Connect the remote serial terminal (or the PC with communications software) to the COM port you
selected and recorded earlier in the BIOS Setup Utility.
7.Turn on the remote serial terminal or PC and set it to the settings you selected in the BIOS Setup Utility.
The default settings for the CoreModule 730 are:
♦
COM1
♦
8 bits
♦
1 stop bit
♦
no parity
8.Restore power to the CoreModule 730 and look for the screen prompt shown below.
Press <space bar> to update BIOS
9.Press the F4 key to enter Setup (early in the boot sequence if Quick Boot is set to [Enabled].)
If Quick Boot is set to [Enabled], you may never see the screen prompt.
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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 (Splash Screen)
The CoreModule 730 BIOS supports a graphical logo utility, which can be customized by the user and
displayed when enabled through the BIOS Setup Utility. 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 displayed on screen during the boot process and remain there, depending on the options selected
in BIOS Setup, while the OS boots.
Logo Image Requirements
The user’s image may be customized with any image editing tool, and the system will automatically convert
the image into an acceptable format to the tools (files and utilities) provided by ADLINK. The
CoreModule 730 OEM Logo utility supports the following image formats:
•Bitmap image
♦
16-Color, 640x480 pixels
♦
256-Color, 640x480 pixels
•JPG image
♦
16-Color, 640x480 pixels
•PCX image
♦
256-Color, 640x480 pixels
•A file size no larger than sample image
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Chapter 4BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup Menus
This section provides illustrations of the six main setup screens in the CoreModule 730 BIOS Setup Utility.
Below each illustration is a bulleted list of the screen’s submenus and setting selections. The setting
selections are presented in brackets after each submenu or menu item and the default settings are presented
in bold. Refer to right hand columns of your actual BIOS screens for descriptions of the selected settings.
Table 4-1. BIOS Setup Menus
BIOS Setup Utility MenuItem/Topic
Main BIOS and Memory Information, System Date and Time
Settings, CPU, IDE, Thermal, USB, Super IO, Serial Port Console
Redirection
ChipsetNorth Bridge and South Bridge Configurations
BootBoot up Settings, Boot Order, Removable Drives
Security Setting or changing Passwords
Save & ExitExiting with or without changing settings, Loading Optimal or Failsafe
conditions
BIOS Main Setup Screen
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
BIOS Information
[Setting Description]
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends
Core Version X.X.X.X
Project Version CM730 BIOS Rev: B1.1
Build Date XX/XX/20XX XX:XX:XX
Memory Information
Total Memory XXXX MB (DDR2)
: Select Screen
Platform Information
System Date
[Fri XX/XX/20XX]
System Time [XX:XX:XX]
: Select Item
Enter : Select
+ - : Change field
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
Access Level Administrator
F4 : Save
Version X.XX.XXXX Copyright (C) 20XX, American Megatrends, Inc.
ESC: Exit
CM730_BIOS_Main_a
Figure 4-1. BIOS Main Setup Screen
•Platform Information
♦
SCH Stepping D1
♦
CMC Hi-Module 0D2.017X
♦
CMC Lo-Module 0D2.025X
♦
IGD VBIOS Version 0016
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♦
PSlewRate LUT Rev XX/XX/XX
♦
NSlewRate LUT Rev XX/XX/XX
•Date & Time
♦
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 (hh:mm:ss) – This is a 24-hour clock setting in hours, minutes, and seconds.
BIOS Advanced Setup Screen
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
Legacy OpROM Support
Launch PXE OpROM [Enabled]
PCI Subsystem Settings
CPU Configuration
IDE Configuration
Thermal Configuration
USB Configuration
Super IO Configuration
Serial Port Console Redirection
Version X.XX.XXXX Copyright (C) 20XX, American Megatrends, Inc.
Figure 4-2. BIOS Advanced Setup Screen
•Legacy OpROM Support
[Setting Description]
: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter : Select
+ - : Change field
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save
ESC: Exit
CM730_BIOS_Advanced_a
♦
Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled; Enabled]
•PCI Subsystem Settings
♦
PCI 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]
Quiet Boot [Disabled]
Setup Prompt Timeout 1
Bootup NumLock State [Off]
Option ROM Message [Force BIOS]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
Watchdog Timeout [0]
GPIO Configuration [0]
Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option #1 [IBA GE Slot 0700 vXXXX]
Network Device BBS Priorities
Version X.XX.XXXX Copyright (C) 20XX, American Megatrends, Inc.
Figure 4-4. BIOS Boot Setup Screen
•Boot Configuration
♦
Quiet Boot [Disabled; Enabled]
[Setting Description]
: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter : Select
+ - : Change field
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save
ESC: Exit
CM730_BIOS_Boot_a
♦
Setup Prompt Timeout 1
♦
Bootup Num-Lock [On; Off]
♦
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS; Keep Current]
♦
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled; Enabled]
♦
Watchdog Timeout 0
♦
GPIO Configuration
•GPIO Configuration [Disabled; Enabled]
•GPIO 1 Direction [Input; Output]
•GPIO 2 Direction [Input; Output]
•GPIO 3 Direction [Input; Output]
•GPIO 4 Direction [Input; Output]
•GPIO 5 Direction [Input; Output]
•GPIO 6 Direction [Input; Output]
•GPIO 7 Direction [Input; Output]
•GPIO 8 Direction [Input; Output]
•GPIO 1 Output Level [0; 1]
•GPIO 2 Output Level [0; 1]
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•GPIO 3 Output Level [0; 1]
•GPIO 4 Output Level [0; 1]
•Boot Option Priorities
♦
Boot Option #1 [IBA GE Slot 0700 vXXXX; Disabled]
♦
Network Device BBS Priorities
•Boot Option #1 [IBA GE Slot 0700 vXXXX]
BIOS Security Setup Screen
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
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.
Administrator Password
User Password
Version X.XX.XXXX Copyright (C) 20XX, American Megatrends, Inc.
Figure 4-5. BIOS Security Setup Screen
•Administrator Password [Create New Password]
•User Password [Create New Password]
[Setting Description]
: Select Screen
: Select Item
Enter : Select
+ - : Change field
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save
ESC: Exit
CM730_BIOS_Security_a
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BIOS Save & Exit Setup Screen
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Reset
Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults
Boot Override
IBA GE Slot 0700 vXXXX
Version X.XX.XXXX Copyright (C) 20XX, American Megatrends, Inc.
♦
Save Changes and Exit
•Save Configuration and Exit? [Ye s ; No]
♦
Discard Changes and Exit
Enter : Select
+ - : Change field
F1 : General Help
F2 : Previous Values
F3 : Optimized Defaults
F4 : Save
Figure 4-6. BIOS Save & Exit Setup Screen
[Setting Description]
: Select Screen
: Select Item
ESC: Exit
CM730_BIOS_Save&Exit_a
•Quit without Saving? [Ye s ; No]
♦
Save Changes and Reset
•Save Configuration and Reset? [Ye s ; No]
♦
Discard Changes and Reset
•Reset without Saving? [Ye s ; No]
•Save Options
♦
Save Changes
•Save Configuration [Ye s ; No]
♦
Discard Changes
•Load Previous Values [Ye s ; No]
♦
Restore Defaults
•Load Optimized Defaults [Ye s ; No]
•Restore Defaults
♦
Save as User Defaults
•Save Configuration [Ye s ; No]
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♦
Restore User Defaults
•Restore User Defaults? [Ye s ; No]
•Boot Override
♦
IBA GE Slot 0700 vXXXX
•Save Configuration and Reset? [Ye s ; No]
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Appendix ATechnical Support
Contact us should you require any service or assistance.
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 in the
Table A-1 below. 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
http://www.adlinktech.com/AAE/.
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.
This includes a searchable database of Frequently Asked Questions,
. 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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Table A-1. Technical Support Contact Information
ADLINK Technology Beijing
Address: ࣫ҀᏖ⍋⎔Ϟഄϰ䏃 1 োⲜ߯ࡼ E ᑻ 801 ᅸ(100085)
Rm. 801, Power Creative E, No. 1, B/D
Shang Di East Rd., Beijing, 100085 China
Tel: +86-10-5885-8666
Fax: +86-10-5885-8625
Email: market@adlinktech.com
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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