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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
I/O Interface Board Connectors and Headers ............................................................................... 50
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 55
List of Figures
Figure 2-1.Stacking PC/104-Plus Modules with the CoreModule 740 ...................................... 4
This manual is for designers of systems based on the CoreModule™ 740 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
•Internal component operation
•Internal registers or signal operations
•Bus or signal timing for industry standard busses and signals
•Pinout definitions for industry standard interfaces
References
The following list of references may help you successfully complete your custom design.
•Integrated Technology Express, Inc. and the PCI-to-ISA bridge, IT8888G-L
Web site: http://www.iteusa.com
NOTEIf you are unable to locate the datasheets using the links provided, go to the
manufacturer’s web site where you can perform a search using the chip datasheet
number or name listed, including the extension (htm for web page, pdf for files name,
etc.)
or http://www.ite.com.tw
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Chapter 2Product Overview
This introduction presents general information about the PC/104 architecture and the CoreModule 740
single board computer (SBC). After reading this chapter you should understand:
•PC/104 architecture
•Product description
•CoreModule 740 features
•Major components (ICs)
•Headers and Connectors
•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 740, an input/output device connected to the serial or parallel ports, and an IDE
storage device connected to the IDE port. To expand a simple CoreModule system, simply add self-stacking
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 740 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 740. PC/104-compliant modules can be stacked
with an inter-board spacing of ~0.66 inches, so that a 3-module system fits in a 3.6" x 3.8" x 2.4" space. See
Figure 2-1.
One or more MiniModule products or other PC/104 modules can be installed on the CoreModule expansion
connectors, 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 (0.66"). See Figure 2-1.
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0.6 inch Spacers(4)
PCIStack
0.6 inch Spacers(4)
PCIStack
0.6 inch Spacers(4)
Nuts (4)
or Chassis Standoffs
Screws (4)
through
Connectors
through
Connectors
Figure 2-1. Stacking PC/104-Plus Modules with the CoreModule 740
PC/104 Module
PC/104-Plus Module
CoreModule 740
ISA Bus
Expansion
Stackthrough
Connectors
CM740stackthru
Product Description
The CoreModule 740 SBC is an exceptionally high integration, high performance, Intel® Atom™ N450
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 N400 series CPUs integrate processor cores with Graphics and Memory Hubs (GMHs),
providing low-power, high-performance processors, memory controllers for up to 512MB of onboard
SDRAM memory, and graphics controllers which provide LVDS and VGA signals for most LCD video
panels.
The ICH8-M chipset provides controllers for the I/O Hub (Southbridge) featuring two USB ports, one Ultra
DMA 33/66/100 IDE port supporting two IDE devices, and one PCI port. The CoreModule 740 provides
legacy interfaces through the SMSC SCH3112I-NU Super I/O featuring two serial ports, one parallel port,
PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, and one floppy port.
The CoreModule 740 can be expanded through the PCI expansion bus using the PC/104 and PC/104-Plus
connectors for additional system functions. This bus offers 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 120pin (4 rows of 30 pins) PCI expansion bus connector. This PCI bus operates at a clock speed of 33MHz.
The CoreModule 740 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 740 requires a single +5V AT
power source.
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Module Features
•CPU
♦
Provides 166MHz Intel Atom N450 processor core
♦
DMI (Direct Media Interface) with 1 GB/s of bandwidth in each direction
♦
Enhanced SpeedStep® technology
♦
On die 512-kB, 8-way L2 cache
•Memory
♦
512MB standard SDRAM soldered on the board
♦
667MHz Clock Speed
•Interface Buses
♦
PC/104 and PC/104-Plus Interfaces
♦
PC/104 bus speeds up to 8MHz (16-bit ISA Bus)
♦
PC/104-Plus bus speed at 33MHz (32-bit PCI Bus)
♦
PCI 2.2 compliant
•Utility Interfaces (2)
♦
Provide IDE port
•Supports two enhanced IDE devices
•Supports single master mode
•Supports Ultra DMA 100/66/33 in master mode
•Supports ATAPI and DVD peripherals
•Supports IDE native and ATA compatibility modes
♦
Provide floppy drive port
•Supports one floppy drive
•Supports all standard PC/AT formats: 360kB, 1.2MB, 720kB, 1.44MB, 2.88MB
♦
Provide PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse ports
♦
Provide parallel printer port with IEEE standard 1284 protocols, and EPP, ECP outputs
♦
Provide two RS-232 serial ports with full handshaking
♦
Provide two 2.0 USB ports
•Provides one root USB hub
•Provides two USB ports
•Supports USB V2.0
♦
Support external reset switch
♦
Support standard external 8Ω speaker interface
♦
Support HDD Activity LED
♦
Support external battery for Real Time Clock operation
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CM740BlkDiag_a
PC/104
PCI to ISA
Connector
Bridge
IT8888G-L
CPU
Intel Atom 1.6GHz
N450
(with integrated
Northbridge)
PC/104-Plus
Connector
I/O Hub
Intel
ICH8-M
(Southbridge)
80-pin Utility Connector 2
Floppy
IDE
Keyboard/
Mouse
80-pin Utility Connector 1
Super I/O
SCH3112I-NU
DDR2 SDRAM
Soldered (4)
Video Header
VGA
LVDS
Memory Bus
ISA Bus
LPC Bus
RS-232
Transceiver
(COM1)
RS-232
Transceiver
(COM2)
PCI Bus
DMI
USB (2)
IDE
Floppy
LPT
PS/2
2 USB
Ports
2 Serial
Ports
Parallel
Battery
HDD LED
Reset
Switch
Speaker
•Video Interface (VGA/LVDS)
♦
Supports VGA (1400 x 1050 bpp at 60Hz) with 32MB SMA (Shared Memory Area)
♦
18-bit flat panel outputs (LVDS)
♦
Supports LVDS (1280 X 800)
•Miscellaneous
♦
Battery-less boot
♦
Oops! Jumper support
♦
Serial Console support
♦
Watchdog Timer
♦
Logo Screen (Splash)
Block Diagram
Figure 2-2 shows the functional components of the module.
Figure 2-2. Functional Block Diagram
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Major Components (ICs)
Table 2-1 lists the major ICs, including a brief description of each, on the CoreModule 740. Figures 2-3 and
2-4 show the locations of the major ICs.
Table 2-1. Major Component Descriptions and Functions
Table 2-2 describes the headers and connectors of the CoreModule 740 shown in Figures 2-6 and 2-7.
Table 2-2. Module Header and Connector Descriptions
Header #Board
Description
Access
J1 A, B, C, D –
Top/Bottom120-pin, 0.079" (2mm) connector used for PC/104-Plus signals
PC/104-Plus
J2 A, B, C, D –
Top/Bottom104-pin, connector used for PC/104 signals
PC/104
J4 – Utility 2Top80-pin, 0.025" (0.635mm) High-Density connector used for
Floppy and IDE signals
J5 – Utility 1Top80-pin, 0.025" (0.635mm) High-Density connector used for Serial,
Parallel, USB 1 & 2, Keyboard and Mouse, Speaker, Reset Switch,
HDD Activity LED, and Battery
J6 – FanTop2-pin, 0.079" (2mm) header used for System Fan signals
J7 – PowerTop10-pin, 0.100" (2.54mm), right-angle, shrouded header used for
external power connection
J8 – N/PBottomNot Populated
J9 – N/P BottomNot Populated
J10 – VideoBottom; see
Figure 2-7
30-pin, 0.079" (2mm) header used for LVDS and VGA video
signals
J11 – N/P BottomNot Populated
J12 – N/SBottom; see
Not Supported
Figure 2-7
NOTEThe pinout tables in Chapter 3 of this manual identify pin sequence using the
following methods: A 30-pin header with two rows of pins, using odd/even
numbering, where pin 2 is directly across from pin 1, is noted as 30-pin, 2 rows, odd/
even (1, 2). Alternately, a 30-pin connector using consecutive numbering, where pin
11 is directly across from pin 1, is noted in this way: 30-pin, 2 rows, consecutive (1,
11). The second number in the parenthesis is always directly across from pin 1. See
Figure 2-5.
29
30
30-pin, two rows,
Odd/Even, (1, 2)
5
1929
2030
Figure 2-5. Connector Pin Identifications
1
30-pin, two rows,
Or
Consecutive, (1, 11)
678910
234
10
53
151120
124
CM740_ConNum_a
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J6JP2
Key:
J1 - PC/104 Plus
J2 - PC/104
J4 - Utility 2
J5 - Utility 1
J6 - Fan
J7 - Power
JP2 - See jumper table
J5
DCBA
J1
J4
Figure 2-6. Header and Connector Locations (Top Side)
BA
CD
J2
CM740_Top_Conn_b
J7
Key:
J8 - Not Populated
J9 - Not Populated
J10 - Video
J11 - Not Populated
J12 - Not Supported
J11
J10
J8
J9
J12
CM740_Bottom_Conn_b
Figure 2-7. Header and Connector Locations (Bottom Side)
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Jumper Header Definition
Table 2-3 describes the jumper header shown in Figure 2-8. All jumper headers provide 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 2-3. Jumper Settings
Jumper HeaderInstalledRemoved/Enabled
JP2 – LVDS Voltage SelectionEnable +3.3V (1-2) (Default)Enable +5V (2-3)
Key:
JP2 - LVDS Voltage Selection
JP2
Figure 2-8. Jumper Header Locations (Top Side)
Specifications
Physical Specifications
Table 2-4 gives the physical dimensions of the module.
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)
Width90.169 mm (3.55 inches)
Length95.884 mm (3.775 inches)
CM740_Top_Jmpr_b
NOTEOverall height is measured from the
upper board surface to the highest
permanent component (PC/104 bus
connector) on the upper board surface.
This measurement does not include the
heatsink, which can vary. The heatsink
could increase this dimension.
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Mechanical Specifications
3.550
3.350
3.250
CM740_Dmn_b
0.350
0.200
0.000
0.000
0.200
Figure 2-9. Mechanical Overview (Top Side)
NOTEAll dimensions are given in inches. Pin 1 is shown as a black square on headers and
connectors. Black squares on right-angle headers indicate pin 2 in top-side views and
pin 1 in bottom-side views.
3.575
0.000
3.775
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Power Specifications
Table 2-5 provides the power requirements for the CoreModule 740.
Table 2-5. Power Supply Requirements
Parameter1.6GHz Characteristics
Input TypeRegulated DC voltage
In-rush Voltage & Current
(Max)
Typical Idle Voltage &
Current
BIT Voltage & Current 1.78A (8.92W)
Operating configurations:
7.16A (35.80W)
1.28A (6.42W)
•In-rush operating configuration includes Intel Atom N450 CPU, video, 512MB built-in SDRAM, and
power.
•Idle operating configuration includes In-rush configuration as well as connected I/O board, one external
PATA HDD (primary master), one external IDE CD-ROM (Primary Slave), one external floppy drive,
one PS/2 keyboard, and one PS/2 mouse.
•BIT (Burn-In-Test) operating configuration includes Idle configuration as well as one USB Compact
Flash reader with 64MB Compact Flash, one USB flash thumb drive, one LPT loop back, and two serial
loop backs.
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
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 740 is designed to operate at the
maximum speed of the CPU and requires a heatsink (provided).
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Chapter 3Hardware
Overview
This chapter discusses the chips and connectors of the module features in the following order:
•Memory Map
•Interrupt Channel Assignments
•I/O Address Map
•Utility 1 Interface
♦
Serial 1 & 2 Interfaces
♦
Parallel Interface
♦
USB 1 & 2 Interfaces
♦
Mouse
♦
Keyboard
♦
Speaker
♦
Reset Switch
♦
HDD Activity LED
♦
Battery
•Utility 2 Interface
♦
Floppy Interface
♦
IDE Signals
•Video Interface
♦
VGA
♦
LV DS
•System Fan
•Power Interface
•Miscellaneous
♦
Time of Day/RTC
♦
Oops! Jumper
♦
Serial Console
♦
Watchdog Timer
NOTEADLINK Technology, Inc. supports only the features/options tested and listed in
this manual. The main chips used in the CoreModule 740 may provide more
features or options than are listed for the CoreModule 740, but 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 PC/104 and PC/104-Plus.
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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
KeyboardX
Secondary CascadeX
COM1OD
COM2DO
FloppyD
ParallelOD
RTCX
IDED
Math CoprocessorX
PS/2 MouseX
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.
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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)
00100000h
FFF80000h -FFFFFFFFhSystem Flash
-04000000hExtended Memory (If onboard VGA is enabled, then the amount of
memory assigned is subtracted from extended memory.)
I/O Address Map
Table 3-3 shows the I/O address map. These are DOS-level addresses. The OS typically hides these physical
0778-077FParallel Port (ECP Extensions) (Port 378+400)
0A79hMapped to ISA
0CF8-0CFFPCI Configuration Registers
0CF9Reset Control Register
NOTE0279h and 0A79h are the ISA PnP ports used by the BIOS and an OS that supports
this feature to recognize ISA PnP (Plug and Play) cards.
The Intel I/O hub ICH-8 (ICH-6 or later) does not support ISA DMA.
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Utility 1 Interface
The CoreModule 740 provides two utility interface connectors. Both interfaces, Utility 1 (J5) and Utility 2
(J4), use identical 80-pin connectors. This section describes the Utility 1, J5 interface, which supports the
features listed in the following bullets. Tab le 3-8 provides a complete list of the Utility 1 connector interface
signals. Tables 3-4 through 3-7 provide simplified pin signal descriptions of each specific interface on the
Utility 1 connector.
•Serial interface
•Parallel interface
•USB interface
•Mouse and Keyboard interfaces
•Speaker interface
•Reset Switch interface
•HDD Activity LED interface
•Battery interface
Serial Interface
The two serial port signals are provided through the 80-pin Utility 1 connector (J5) and support the
following features:
•Both ports are 16550 compatible
•Programmable word length, stop bits and parity
•16-bit programmable baud rate and Interrupt generator
•Loop-back mode
•Two 16-bit FIFOs and two DMA handshake lines
•Serial 1 and 2 (COM 1 and COM 2) support RS-232
Table 3-4. Simplified Serial Interface (Ports 1 & 2) Pin Signal Descriptions (J5)
J5
Pin #
1DCD1*81Data Carrier Detect 1 – Indicates external modem is detecting a
3DSR1*66Data Set Ready 1 – Indicates external serial communications
5RXD132Serial Port Receive Data 1 Input – This line is typically held at a
7RTS1*47Request To Send 1 – Indicates serial port is ready to transmit
SignalDB25
Pin #
DB9
Pin #
Description
carrier signal (i.e., a communication channel is currently open).
In direct connect environments, this input will be driven by
DTR1 as part of the DTR1/DSR1 handshake.
device is powered, initialized, and ready. Used as hardware
handshake with DTR1 for overall readiness to communicate.
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
RTS1 line to allow the transmission to complete.
data. Used as hardware handshake with CTS1 for low level flow
control.
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Table 3-4. Simplified Serial Interface (Ports 1 & 2) Pin Signal Descriptions (J5) (Continued)
J5
Pin #
SignalDB25
Pin #
DB9
Pin #
Description
9TXD123Serial Port Transmit Data 1 Output – This line is typically held to
a logic 1 when no data is being sent. Typically, a logic 0 (On)
must be present on RTS1, CTS1, DSR1, and DTR1 before data
can be transmitted on this line.
11CTS1*58Clear To Send 1 – Indicates external serial communication
device is ready to receive data. Used as hardware handshake with
RTS1 for low level flow control.
13DTR1*204Data Terminal Ready 1 – Indicates port is powered, initialized,
and ready. Used as hardware handshake with DSR1 for overall
readiness to communicate.
15RI1*229Ring Indicator 1 – Indicates external modem is detecting a ring
condition. Used by software to initiate operations to answer and
open the communications channel.
17
GND75Digital Ground
19NCNCNCNot Connected
21DCD2*81Data Carrier Detect 2 – Indicates external modem is detecting a
carrier signal (i.e., a communication channel is currently open).
In direct connect environments, this input will be driven by
DTR2 as part of the DTR2/DSR2 handshake.
23DSR2*66Data Set Ready 2 – Indicates external serial communications
device is powered, initialized, and ready. Used as hardware
handshake with DTR2 for overall readiness to communicate.
25RXD232Serial Port Receive Data 2 Input – This line is typically held at a
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
RTS2 line to allow the transmission to complete.
27RTS2*47Request To Send 2 – Indicates serial port is ready to transmit
data. Used as hardware handshake with CTS2 for low level flow
control.
29TXD223Serial Port Transmit Data 2 Output – This line is typically held to
a logic 1 when no data is being sent. Typically, a logic 0 (On)
must be present on RTS2, CTS2, DSR2, and DTR2 before
transmitting data on this line.
31CTS2*58Clear To Send 2 – Indicates external serial communication
device is ready to receive data. Used as hardware handshake with
RTS2 for low level flow control.
33DTR2*204Data Terminal Ready 2 – Indicates port is powered, initialized,
and ready. Used as hardware handshake with DSR2 for overall
readiness to communicate.
35RI2*229Ring Indicator 2 – Indicates external modem is detecting a ring
condition. Used by software to initiate operations to answer and
open the communications channel.
37
39TXD2_
GND75Digital Ground
NCNCSerial Transmit Data 2 – Serial port 2 TTL transmit data output
TTL
signal (jumpered to pin 3 DB9 connector on I/O Board).
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground. The * symbol indicates the signal is Active Low.
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Parallel Interface
The parallel port interface supports standard parallel, Bi-directional, ECP and EPP protocols. The Super I/O
chip (SCH3112I-NU) provides the parallel port interface signals to support Standard Printer Port (SPP),
Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP), and Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) protocols.
Table 3-5. Simplified Parallel Interface (SPP) Pin Signal Descriptions (J5)
J5
Pin #
SignalDB25
Pin #
Description
2Strobe*1Strobe* – This output signal is used to strobe data into the printer. I/
O pin in ECP/EPP mode.
6PD02Parallel Port Data 0 – This pin (0 to 7) provides a parallel port data
signal and is the LSB of printer data.
10PD13Parallel Port Data 1 – Refer to pin 6 (J5) for more information.
14PD24Parallel Port Data 2 – Refer to pin 6 (J5) for more information.
18PD35Parallel Port Data 3 – Refer to pin 6 (J5) for more information.
22PD46Parallel Port Data 4 – Refer to pin 6 (J5) for more information.
26PD57Parallel Port Data 5 – Refer to pin 6 (J5) for more information.
30PD68Parallel Port Data 6 – Refer to pin 6 (J5) for more information.
34PD79Parallel Port Data 7 – This pin (0 to 7) provides a parallel port data
signal and is the MSB of printer data.
38ACK*10Acknowledge * – This is a status input signal from the printer. A
Low State indicates it has received the data and is ready to accept
new data.
42BUSY11Busy – This is a status input signal from the printer. A high state
indicates the printer is not ready to accept data.
46PE12Paper End – This is a status input signal from the printer. A high
state indicates it is out of paper.
50SLCT13Select – This is a status output signal from the printer. A high state
indicates it is selected and powered on.
4AFD*14Auto Feed * – This is a output signal from the printer to
automatically feed one line after each line is printed.
8ERR*15Error – This is a status output signal from the printer. A low state
indicates an error condition on the printer.
12INIT*16Initialize * – This signal initializes the printer. Output in standard
mode, I/O in ECP/EPP mode.
16SLCTIN17Select In – This output signal is used to select the printer. I/O pin in
ECP/EPP mode.
20, 24,
GND18-25Digital Ground
28, 32,
36, 40,
44, 48
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground. The * symbol indicates the signal is Active Low.
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USB Interface
The CoreModule 740 supports one root USB (Universal Serial Bus) hub and two functional USB ports
(USB1 and USB2 on J5).
Features implemented in the USB port include the following:
•USB v2.0 and legacy v1.1 compatible
•Integrated physical layer transceivers
•Over current detection status on both USB ports (I/O Hub function)
•No over current fuses located on the CoreModule 740
Table 3-6. Simplified USB Interface Pin Signal Descriptions (J5)
J5 Pin #SignalDescription
41USBOC0USB Port 0 Over Current Protection – Port is disabled if this input is low.
Direct inputs are provided for over current protection.
43
45USBPNUniversal Serial Bus Port 0 Data Negative Polarity
47USBPPUniversal Serial Bus Port 0 Data Positive Polarity
49
51USBOC1USB Port 1 Over Current Protection – Port is disabled if this input is low.
53
55USBPNUniversal Serial Bus Port 1 Data Negative Polarity
57USBPPUniversal Serial Bus Port 1 Data Positive Polarity
59
USBPWR0USB Port 0 power
GNDUSB Port ground
Direct inputs are provided for over current protection.
USBPWR1USB Port 0 power
GNDUSB Port ground
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground.
Keyboard and Mouse Interfaces
The signal lines for a PS/2 keyboard and mouse are provided through the Utility 1 interface (J5).
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 ICH8-M.
Reset Switch
The Utility 1 header provides the signal for an external reset button, which allows the user to re-boot the
system.
HDD Activity LED
This indicator signal is fed to pin 69 of the Utility 1 connector to allow for an external LED to indicate IDE
activity.
Battery Interface
An external battery input connection is provided through the Utility 1 interface to provide an external battery
for the CMOS RAM and the RTC (Real Time Clock).
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Table 3-7. Simplified Keyboard, Mouse, and Miscellaneous Interface Pin Signal Descriptions (J5)
J5
SignalDescription
Pin #
61MOU DataMouse Data
63MOU ClkMouse Clock
65
67
GNDGround
MOU PwrMouse Power (+5V)
62SPKR+Speaker + Output
64
GNDGround
66RESET SWReset Switch
68KBD SWKeyboard switch – Not used
70KBD DataKeyboard Data
72KBD ClkKeyboard Clock
74
76
78
80
GNDDigital Ground
KBD PWRKeyboard power (+5V)
BATV+External Backup Battery +
BATV-External Backup Battery Return -
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground.
Utility 1 Pin Signals
Table 3-8 lists the signals and their descriptions for the Utility 1 interface which provides a right-angle,
1DCD1*Serial Data Carrier Detect 1 – Indicates external serial device is detecting a
carrier signal (i.e., a communication channel is currently open). In direct connect
environments, this is driven by DTR1 as part of the DTR/DSR handshake.
2PP_ STRB*Parallel Port Strobe – This is an output signal used to strobe data into the printer.
I/O pin in ECP/EPP mode.
3DSR1*Serial Data Set Ready 1 – Indicates external serial device is powered, initialized,
and ready. Used as hardware handshake with DTR1 for overall readiness.
4PP_AFD*Parallel Auto Feed – This is a request signal into the printer to automatically
feed one line after each line is printed.
5RXD1Serial Receive Data 1– Serial port 1 receive data in.
6PD0Parallel Data 0 – This signal provides parallel data to the printer.
7RTS1*Serial Request To Send 1 – Indicates port is ready to transmit data. Used as
hardware handshake with CTS1 for low level flow control.
8PP_ERR*Parallel Error – This is a status output signal from the printer. A Low State
indicates an error condition on the printer.
9TXD1Serial Transmit Data 1 – Serial port 1 transmit data out.
10PD1Parallel Data 1 – This signal provides parallel data to the printer.
11CTS1*Serial Clear To Send 1 – Indicates external serial device is ready to receive data.
Used as hardware handshake with RTS1 for low level flow control.
12PP_INIT*Parallel Initialize – This signal is used to initialize printer. Output in standard
mode, I/O in ECP/EPP mode.
13DTR1*Serial Data Terminal Ready 1 – Indicates port is powered, initialized, and ready.
Used as hardware handshake with DSR1 for overall readiness to communicate.
14PD2Parallel Port Data 2 – This signal provides parallel data to the printer.
15RI1*Serial Ring Indicator 1 – Indicates external modem is detecting a ring condition.
Software initiates operation to answer and open communication channel.
16PP_SLIN*Parallel Select In – This output signal is used to select the printer. I/O pin in
ECP/EPP mode.
17
GND1Ground 1 (Serial)
18PD3Parallel Data 3 – This signal provides parallel data to the printer.
19NCNot Connected
20
GND2Ground 2 (Parallel)
21DCD2*Serial Data Carrier Detect 2 – Indicates external serial device is detecting a
carrier signal (i.e., a communication channel is currently open). In direct connect
environments, this is driven by DTR2 as part of the DTR2/DSR2 handshake.
22PD4Parallel Data 4 – This signal provides parallel data to the printer.
23DSR2*Serial Data Set Ready 2 – Indicates external serial device is powered, initialized,
and ready. Used as hardware handshake with DTR2 for overall readiness.
24
GND3Ground 3 (Parallel)
25RXD2Serial Receive Data 2 – Serial port 2 receive data in.
26PD5Parallel Data 5 – This signal provides parallel data to the printer.
27RTS2*Serial Request To Send 2 – Indicates port is ready to transmit data. Used as
hardware handshake with CTS2 for low level flow control.
28
GND4Ground 4 (Parallel)
29TXD2Serial Transmit Data 2 – Serial port 2 transmit data out.
30PD6Parallel Port Data 6 – This signal provides parallel data to the printer.
31CTS2*Serial Clear To Send 2 – Indicates external serial device is ready to receive data.
Used as hardware handshake with RTS2 for low level flow control.
32
GND5Ground 5 (Parallel)
33DTR2*Serial Data Terminal Ready 2 – Indicates port is powered, initialized, and ready.
Used as hardware handshake with DSR2 for overall readiness to communicate.
34PD7Parallel Port Data 7 – This signal provides parallel data to the printer.
35RI2*Serial Ring Indicator 2 – Indicates external serial device is detecting a ring
condition. Software initiates operation to answer and open communication
channel.
36
37
GND6Ground 6 (Parallel)
GND7Ground 7 (Serial)
38PP_ACK*Parallel Acknowledge – This is a status output signal from the printer. A low
state indicates it has received the data and is ready to accept new data.
39TXD2_TTLSerial Transmit Data 2 – Serial port 2 TTL transmit data output signal, jumpered
15FDD_INDX*Floppy Index – Detects the drive head is positioned over the track 0
16IDE_PDD10Primary Disk Data 10
17
GND12Floppy Ground
18IDE_PDD4Primary Disk Data 4
19FDD_MTR0Floppy Motor Control 0 – Selects drive motor 0
20IDE_PDD11Primary Disk Data 11
21
GND13Floppy Ground
22IDE_PDD3Primary Disk Data 3
23NCNot Connected
24IDE_PDD12Primary Disk Data 12
25
GND14Floppy Ground
26IDE_PDD2Primary Disk Data 2
27FDD_DS0Floppy Drive Select 0 – Selects drive 0
28IDE_PDD13Primary Disk Data 13
29
GND15Floppy Ground
30IDE_PDD1Primary Disk Data 1
31NCNot Connected
32IDE_PDD14Primary Disk Data 14
33
GND16Floppy Ground
34IDE_PDD0Primary Disk Data 0
35FDD_DIR*Floppy Direction – Direction of head movement (0 = inward motion, 1 =
outward motion)
36IDE_PDD15Primary Disk Data 15
37
38
GND17Floppy Ground
GND1IDE Ground
39FDD_STEP*Floppy Step – Low pulse for each track-to-track movement of the head
40HD_KEYNot Connected
41
GND18Floppy Ground
42IDE_PDDREQPrimary DMA Channel Request – Used for DMA transfers between host
and drive (direction of transfer controlled by PIOR* and PIOW*). Used in
asynchronous mode with PDACK*. Drive asserts PDREQ when ready to
transfer or receive data.
43FDD_WDATAFloppy Write Data – Encoded data to the drive for write operations
46IDE_PDIOW*Primary I/O Write Strobe – Strobe signal for write functions. Negative
edge enables data from a register or data port of the drive onto the host
data bus. Positive edge latches data at the host.
47FDD_WGATE*Floppy Write Gate – Signal to the drive to enable current flow in the write
head
48
49
GND7IDE Ground
GND20Floppy Ground
50IDE_PDIOR*Primary I/O Read Strobe – Strobe signal for read functions. Negative edge
enables data from a register or data port of the drive onto the host data bus.
Positive edge latches data at the host.
51FDD_TRK0*Floppy Track 0 – Senses the head is positioned over track 0
52
53
GND6IDE Ground
GND21Floppy Ground
54IDE_PDIORDYPrimary I/O DMA Channel Ready – When negated extends the host
transfer cycle of any host register access when the drive is not ready to
respond to a data transfer request. High impedance if asserted.
55FDD_WPRT*Floppy Write Protect – Senses the diskette is write protected
56ALEAddress Latch Enable – This signal is used to latch the LA23 to LA17
signals or decodes of these signals. Addresses are latched on the falling
edge of BALE. It is forced high during DMA cycles. When used with
AENx, it indicates a valid processor or DMA address.
57
GND22Floppy Ground
58IDE_PDDACK*Primary DMA Channel Acknowledge – Used by the host to acknowledge
data has been accepted or data is available. Used in response to PDREQ
asserted.
59FDD_DATA*Floppy Read Data – Raw serial bit stream from the drive for read
operations
60
61
GND4IDE Ground
GND23Floppy Ground
62IDE_IRQ14Primary Interrupt Request 14 – Asserted by drive when it has a pending
interrupt (PIO transfer of data to or from the drive to host.)
63FDD_HDSEL*Floppy Head Select – Selects the side for Read/Write operations (0 = side
1, 1 = side 0)
64IOCS16*I/O Chip Select 16 – This signal is driven low by an I/O slave device to
indicate it is capable of performing a 16-bit I/O data transfer. This signal is
driven from a decode of the SA15 to SA0 address lines.
65
GND24Floppy Ground
66IDE_PDA1Primary Disk Address 1 – Used to indicate which byte in the ATA
command block or control block is being accessed
67FDD_DSKCHG*Floppy Disk Change – Senses the drive door is open or the diskette has
been changed since the last drive selection
68IDE_CABLIDCable ID – Used for slave and master negotiation and for 40 and 80 pin
IDE cable selection
69NCNot Connected
70IDE_PDA0Primary Disk Address 0 – Used to indicate which byte in the ATA
72IDE_PDA2Primary Disk Address 2 – Used to indicate which byte in the ATA
command block or control block is being accessed
73NCNot Connected
74IDE_PDCS0*Primary Chip Select Drive 0 – Used to select the host-accessible
Command Block Register for Drive 0
75NCNot Connected
76IDE_PDCS1*Primary Chip Select Drive 1 – Used to select the host-accessible
Command Block Register for Drive 1
77NCNot Connected
78HDACTPrimary IDE Drive Activity LED – Used to drive an external IDE activity
LED, indicating drive activity
79NCNot Connected
80
GND5IDE Ground
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground. The * symbol indicates the signal is Active Low.
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Video (VGA/LVDS) Interface
The CPU provides the graphics control and video signals to the traditional glass CRT monitors and LCD flat
panel displays. The chip features are listed below:
VGA features:
•Supports a maximum resolution of 1400 x 1050 at 60Hz
•Provides 2D registers for added color, depth, resolution, and hardware acceleration
•Provides integrated 3 x 8-bit DAC with R, G, and B signals to the monitor
LVDS features:
•Integrated single LVDS channel supporting resolution up to 1280 x 800 or 1366 x 768
•Supports 1 x 18 data format
•Supports transmit clock frequency ranges from 25 MHz to 112 MHz
Table 3-12 lists the pin signals of the video (LVDS/VGA) header, which provides 30 pins, 2 rows, odd/even
pin sequence (1, 2) with 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Table 3-12. Video Interface Pin Signals (J10)
Pin #SignalDescription
1GPI1GPIO 1
2GPI2GPIO 2
3
4
5LA_CLK_PLVDS Clock Positive
6LA_CLK_NLVDS Clock Negative
7LA_DAT2_PLVDS DATA Positive Line 2
8LA_DAT2_NLVDS DATA Negative Line 2
9LA_DAT1_PLVDS DATA Positive Line 1
10LA_DAT1_NLVDS DATA Negative Line 1
11LA_DAT0_PLVDS DATA Positive Line 0
12LA_DAT0_NLVDS DATA Negative Line 0
13LBKLT_CTLPanel Backlight Control
14LVDD_ENEnable Panel Power
15LDDC_CLKDisplay Data Channel Clock
16LDDC_DATADisplay Data Channel Data
17LBKLT_ENEnable Backlight Inverter
18NCNot Connected
19CON_DAC_SDADigital to Analog Converter DDC (Display Data Channel) - Data
20CON_DAC_SCLDigital to Analog Converter DDC (Display Data Channel) - Clock
21CON_DAC_REDDigital to Analog Converter – Red Output to the CRT
22
23CON_DAC_GREENDigital to Analog Converter – Green Output to the CRT
24
25CON_DAC_BLUEDigital to Analog Converter – Blue Output to the CRT
26
27CRT_HSYNCHorizontal Sync – Digital Horizontal Sync Output to the CRT
GNDGround
VCC_LVDS_CONNJP2 determines LVDS voltage on pin (+3.3V or +5V)
RED_RETURNVGA Ground for Red Output
GREEN_RETURNVGA Ground for Green Output
BLUE_RETURNVGA Ground for Blue Output
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Table 3-12. Video Interface Pin Signals (J10) (Continued)
Pin #SignalDescription
28
29CRT_VSYNCVertical Sync – Digital Vertical Sync Output to the CRT
30
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground. The * symbol indicates the signal is Active Low.
GND VGAVGA Ground
VCC_CON_DAC+5V Power and Ground for Digital to Analog Converter
System Fan
Table 3-13 lists the pin signals of the optional System Fan header, which provides 2 pins with 0.079" (2mm)
pitch.
Table 3-13. Optional System Fan Pin Signals (J6)
Pin #SignalDescription
1
2
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground.
VCC+5.0 volts DC +/- 5%
GND Ground
Power Interface
The CoreModule 740 requires one +5 volt DC power source and provides a 10-pin, shrouded 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 (J7) supplies the following voltage and ground directly to the module:
•5.0VDC +/- 5%
Table 3-14. Power Interface Pin Signals (J7)
PinSignalDescriptions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground.
GND Ground
+5V+5 Volts
GNDGround
+12V +12 Volts routed to PC/104 and PC/104-Plus connectors
GNDGround
+3.3V_PCI+3.3 Volts routed to PCI
GNDGround
+5V+5 Volts
GNDGround
+5V+5 Volts
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Miscellaneous
Real Time Clock (RTC)
The CoreModule 740 contains a Real Time Clock (RTC). The RTC can be backed up with a battery. If the
battery is not present, the board BIOS has a battery-less boot option to complete the boot process.
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 re-load default settings.
Use a jumper to connect the DTR pin (4) to the RI pin (9) on Serial Port 1 (COM 1) 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 Load Optimal Defaults from the 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.
32
5
Standard DB9 Serial
Port Connector (Male)
Front View
1
6
4
9
87
CM740_Oopsjump
Figure 3-1. Oops! Jumper Serial Port (DB9)
Serial Console
The CoreModule 740 BIOS supports the serial console (or console redirection) feature. This I/O function is
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 a keyboard and display.
Serial Console Setup
The serial console feature is implemented by entering the serial console settings in BIOS Setup Utility and
connecting the appropriate serial cable (a standard null modem serial cable or “Hot Cable”) between one of
the serial ports (serial 1 or 2), and the serial terminal or a 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
connector or on the DB9 connector. Short together the RTS (7) and RI (9) pins on either serial port DB9
connector as shown in Figure 3-2.
5
32
1
Standard DB9 Serial
Port Connector (Female)
Rear View
6
Figure 3-2. Serial Console Jumper
4
9
7
8
CM740_HotCable
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Watchdog Timer
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 Boot Settings Configuration of the Boot menu in BIOS Setup. Set the WDT for
a time-out interval in seconds, between 1 and 255, in one-second increments in the Boot Setting
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.
The BIOS implements interrupt 15 function 0C3h to manipulate the WDT.
•Watchdog Code examples – ADLINK has provided source code examples on the CoreModule 740
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 740 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 (VGA Display)
To access BIOS Setup using a VGA display for the CoreModule 740:
1.Turn on the VGA monitor and the power supply to the CoreModule 740.
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 early 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 740 and enter the BIOS Setup Utility in VGA mode.
2.Set the BIOS feature Remote Access Configuration to [Enable] 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 740.
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 740 are:
♦
COM1
♦
115200
♦
8 bits
♦
1 stop bit
♦
no parity
♦
no flow control
♦
[Always] for Redirection After BIOS POST
8.Restore power to the CoreModule 740 and look for the screen prompt shown below.
Press <space bar> to update BIOS
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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.
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.
PCI-ISA Bridge Mapping
The CoreModule 740 supports ISA bus based modules with an on-board PCI-ISA bridge. The PCI-ISA
bridge optionally maps the IRQs to ISA based modules.
The CoreModule 740 system BIOS, maps the above resources based on information provided in the BIOS
Setup screens. By default, IRQs to be mapped to ISA modules must be explicitly specified by the user in the
BIOS Setup screens.
The IRQs are mapped with the “PCIPnP/IRQx” fields in BIOS setup (where x specifies the IRQ number.)
The IRQs 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, and 15 can be mapped to ISA based modules by changing the default
setting for these IRQs from “Available” to “Reserved”.
OEM Logo Utility
The CoreModule 740 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 on screen and remain there while the OS boots, depending on the options selected in BIOS Setup.
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 740 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 64kB
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BIOS Setup Menus
This section provides illustrations of the six main setup screens in the CoreModule 740 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 optimal default settings are
presented in bold. For more detailed definitions of the BIOS settings, refer to the AMIBIOS8 manual:
http://www.ami.com/support/doc/MAN-EZP-80.pdf
Table 4-1. BIOS Setup Menus
BIOS Setup Utility MenuItem/Topic
Main Date and Time
Advanced CPU, IDE, USB, Chipset, Video Function, Super IO, PCI PnP,
Remote Access, Watchdog Timer
Power Power Management (APM) and Resume Power conditions
BootBoot up Settings, Boot Order, Removable Drives
Security Setting or changing Passwords, Boot Sector Virus Protection
ExitExiting with or without changing settings, Loading Optimal or Failsafe
conditions
BIOS Main Setup Screen
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit
System Overview
AMIBIOS
Version : XX.XX.XX
Build Date: XX/XX/XX
BIOS Rev : XXXXXXX
Processor
Type : Intel(R) CPU XXXX @ X.XXGHz
Speed: XXXXMHz
Count: 1
System Memory
Size: XXXXMB
System Time [XX:XX:XX]
System Date [Fri XX/XX/20XX]
VXX.XX (C) Copyright 1985-20XX, American Megatrends, Inc.
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use[ + ] or [ - ] to
configure system time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+ - Change field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
CM740_BIOS_Main_a
Figure 4-1. BIOS Main Setup Screen
•Date & Time
♦
System Time (hh:mm:ss) – This is a 24-hour clock setting in hours, minutes, and seconds.
♦
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).
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BIOS Advanced Setup Screen
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit
Advanced Settings
CPU Configuration
Chipset Configuration
Video Function Configuration
IDE Configuration
Super IO Configuration
USB Configuration
PCI PnP Configuration
Remote Access Configuration
Watchdog Timer Configuration
VXX.XX (C) Copyright 1985-20XX, American Megatrends, Inc.
•CPU Configuration
Configure CPU
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
CM740_BIOS_Advanced_a
Figure 4-2. BIOS Advanced Setup Screen
♦
Manufacture: Intel
♦
Brand String: Intel® Atom processor X.XXGHz
♦
Frequency: X.XXGHz
♦
FSB Speed: XXXMHz
♦
Cache L1: XXkB
♦
Cache L2: XXXXkB
♦
Ratio Actual Value: XX
♦
Max CPUID Limit [Disabled; Enabled]
♦
Execute - Disable Bit Capability [Disabled; Enabled]
♦
Hyper Threading Technology [Disabled; Enabled]
♦
Intel (R) Speed Step (TM) Technology [Disabled; Enabled] - (Available only on the N450 model)
♦
Intel (R) C-State Technology [Disabled; Enabled]
♦
Enhanced C-States [Disabled; Enabled]
•Chipset Configuration
♦
North Bridge Chipset Configuration
•PCIMMIO Allocation: XGB to XXXXMB
•DRAM Frequency [Auto; Max MHz]
•Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled; Disabled]
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♦
South Bridge Chipset Configuration
•SMBUS Controller [Enabled; Disabled]
•Video Function Configuration
♦
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCI/IGD; IGD]
♦
Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]
♦
DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode; Fixed Mode]
•DVMT/Fixed Memory [128MB; 256MB; Maximum DVMT]
♦
Boot Display Device [CRT; LVDS; CRT + LVDS]
♦
Flat Panel Type [640x480; 800x600; 1024x768; 1280x800; 1366x768]
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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Appendix ATechnical Support
Table A-1. Technical Support Contact Information (Continued)
ADLINK Technology Beijing
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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
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
Address: No. 1357, "Anupama", Sri Aurobindo Marg, 9th Cross,
JP Nagar Phase I, Bangalore - 560078, India
Tel: +91-80-65605817
Fax: +91-80-22443548
Email: india@adlinktech.com
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Appendix BI/O Interface Board Description
Overview
The I/O Interface Board provides the connections for the keyboard, mouse, two USB ports, and all the
standard input/output connections for the floppy/parallel port and serial ports. The I/O Interface Board also
provides an auxiliary battery connection, PC speaker, and a reset switch.
I/O Interface Board Layout
Aux Battery
Power (J10)
PS/2
Mouse/
Keyboard
(JX1)
Utility (J2)
PC
Speaker
Infrared
Header (J12)
Parallel Port (J5)
+
-
12
34
Reset
Switch
(S1)
Utility (J1)
12
TX/TTL Jumper (W1)
(Default = Pins 1-2, TX)
[Do not change
this jumper setting TTL not a function on
the CoreModule 740]
NOTEIf you need more information concerning the I/O Interface Board than is
provided in this Appendix, refer to the CoreModule 740 QuickDrive for a
schematic, BOM, and AVL.
USB
Port 2 (J9)
CM_IO_Board_b
USB
Port 1 (J8)
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Appendix BI/O Interface Board Description
I/O Interface Board Connectors and Headers
The following tables define the pin signals of all the non-standard connectors and headers on the I/O
Interface Board. This appendix does not define industry-standard connectors on the board such as parallel,
DB9 serial, PS2 mouse and keyboard, and USB.
NOTEThe CoreModule 740 does not support the Infrared header (J12) shown in
Figure B-1.
Table B-1 lists the signals and their descriptions for the J1 Utility interface, which provides a shrouded 40-
pin header with odd/even (1, 2) pin sequence. The third column in this table denotes the corresponding pins
from the J5 header on the CoreModule 740.
Table B-1. Utility Interface Pin Signals (J1)
Pin #SignalFrom
J5
Pin #
1DCD1*J5-1Serial Data Carrier Detect 1 – Indicates external modem is
2DSR1*J5-3Serial Data Set Ready 1 – Indicates external serial communications
3RXD1J5-5Serial Receive Data 1 Input – This line is typically held at a logic 1
4RTS1*J5-7Serial Request To Send 1 – Indicates serial port is ready to transmit
5TXD1J5-9Serial Transmit Data 1 Output – This line is typically held to a logic
6CTS1*J5-11Serial Clear To Send 1 – Indicates external serial communication
7DTR1*J5-13Serial Data Terminal Ready 1 – Indicates port is powered,
8RI1*J5-15Serial Ring Indicator 1 – Indicates external modem is detecting a
9
10NCJ5-19Not Connected
11DCD2*J5-21Serial Data Carrier Detect 2 – Indicates external modem is
GNDJ5-17Digital Ground
Description
detecting a carrier signal (i.e., a communication channel is currently
open). In direct connect environments, this input will be driven by
DTR1 as part of the DTR1/DSR1 handshake.
device is powered, initialized, and ready. Used as hardware
handshake with DTR1 for overall readiness to communicate.
(mark) when no data is being transmitted, and is held “Off” for a
brief interval after an “On” to “Off” transition on the RTS1 line to
allow the transmission to complete.
data. Used as hardware handshake with CTS1 for low level flow
control.
1 when no data is being sent. Typically, a logic 0 (On) must be
present on RTS1, CTS1, DSR1, and DTR1 before data can be
transmitted on this line.
device is ready to receive data. Used as hardware handshake with
RTS1 for low level flow control.
initialized, and ready. Used as hardware handshake with DSR1 for
overall readiness to communicate.
ring condition. Used by software to initiate operations to answer
and open the communications channel.
detecting a carrier signal (i.e., a communication channel is currently
open). In direct connect environments, this input will be driven by
DTR2 as part of the DTR2/DSR2 handshake.
12DSR2*J5-23Serial Data Set Ready 2 – Indicates external serial communications
device is powered, initialized, and ready. Used as hardware
handshake with DTR2 for overall readiness to communicate.
13RXD2J5-25Serial Receive Data 2 Input – This line is typically held at a 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 RTS2 line to
allow the transmission to complete.
14RTS2*J5-27Serial Request To Send 2 – Indicates serial port is ready to transmit
data. Used as hardware handshake with CTS2 for low level flow
control.
15TXD2J5-29Serial Transmit Data 2 Output – This line is typically held to a logic
1 when no data is being sent. Typically, a logic 0 (On) must be
present on RTS1, CTS1, DSR1, and DTR1 before transmitting data
on this line.
16CTS2*J5-31Serial Clear To Send 2 – Indicates external serial communication
device is ready to receive data. Used as hardware handshake with
RTS2 for low level flow control.
17DTR2*J5-33Serial Data Terminal Ready 2 – Indicates port is powered,
initialized, and ready. Used as hardware handshake with DSR2 for
overall readiness to communicate.
18RI2*J5-35Serial Ring Indicator 2 – Indicates external modem is detecting a
ring condition. Used by software to initiate operations to answer
and open the communications channel.
19
20TXD2_
GNDJ5-37Digital Ground
J5-39Serial Port 2 Transmit TTL – Places TTL TX signals on pin 3 of the
TTL (NF)
Serial Port 2 (J4) when jumper (W1) on I/O Interface Board is set to
pins 2-3. (NF = No function at the CoreModule 740.)
21USB_ OC0*J5-41USB0 Over Current Protection – The voltage network monitors
power and disables port if this input is low. Direct power input
through fuse on I/O Interface Board provides over current
protection.
22
USB PWR0J5-43USB Port 0 power (+5V +/-5%)
23USB P0-J5-45Universal Serial Bus Port 0 Data –
24USB P0+J5-47Universal Serial Bus Port 0 Data +
25
GNDJ5-49USB Ground
26USB_OC1*J5-51USB1 Over Current Protection – The voltage network monitors
power and disables port if this input is low. Direct power input
through fuse on I/O Interface Board provides over current
protection.
Atom N450 CPU
block diagram
board thickness
current capability
dimensions
features
headers and connectors
I/O address map
low voltage limit
major integrated circuits
memory map
Oops! jumper
PC/104 & PC/104-Plus compatibility
PC/104 Architecture
product description
see also supported features
serial console
serial port connections
splash screen (OEM Logo) customization
USB boot
USB ports
Utility 1 interface
voltage requirements
Watchdog Timer (WDT)
weight
console redirection
CPU optional fan connector
floppy disk drive
I/O address map
IDE devices
IRQ assignments
jumpers on-board
memory map
Oops! jumper (BIOS recovery)
parallel port interface
PC/104 bus
PC/104-Plus bus
PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports
Real Time Clock
serial console
serial interface
serial ports
soldered SDRAM
splash screen
USB interface
Utility 1 interface
Watchdog Timer