PCA-6180- B
Full-size socket 370 Intel
Tualatin / Pentium
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processor based PCI/ISA-bus
CPU card
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III / Celeron
™
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products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been
repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized
by Advantech, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident
or improper installation. Advantech assumes no liability under the
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you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For
example, type of PC, CPU speed, Advantech products used, other
hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list
any on-screen messages you get when the problem occurs.
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material authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us
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and Replacement Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase
date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A
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for warranty service.
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ship it prepaid to your dealer.
Initial Inspection
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
• 1 PCA-6180-B socket 370 Tualatin / Pentium® III / Celeron™ processor-based single board computer
• 1 PCA-6180B Startup Manual
• 1 CD with driver utility and manual (in PDF format)
• 2 SCSI driver disks (optional)
• 1 FDD cable
• 2 Ultra A T A 100 HDD cables, P/N: 1701400452
• 1 printer (parallel port) cable & COM port cable kit, P/N: 1700060305
• 1 A TX-to-PS/2 power cable, P/N: 1700000450
• 1 ivory cable for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse, P/N: 1700060202
• 1 single-slot bracket, P/N: 1962159010
• 1 USB cable adapter (optional), P/N: 1700100170
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor
or sales representative immediately.
W e have carefully inspected the PCA-6180-B mechanically and
electrically before shipment. It should be free of marks and scratches
and in perfect working order upon receipt.
As you unpack the PCA-6180-B, check it for signs of shipping
damage. (For example, damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.) If it is
damaged or it fails to meet the specifications, notify our service
department or your local sales representative immediately . Also notify
the carrier. Retain the shipping carton and packing material for inspection by the carrier. After inspection, we will make arrangements to
repair or replace the unit.
Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration.............................. 1
1.1 Introduction....................................................................... 2
1.2 Features............................................................................. 3
1.3 Specifications .................................................................... 5
1.3.1 System .........................................................................5
1.3.2 Memory .......................................................................5
1.3.3 Input/Output ................................................................5
1.3.4 VGA interface.............................................................6
1.3.5 SCSI interface .............................................................6
1.3.6 Ethernet LAN .............................................................6
1.3.7 Industrial features........................................................6
1.3.8 Mechanical and environmental specifications .............6
1. 4 Board Layout: Main Features ........................................ 8
1. 5 Jumpers and Connectors ................................................ 9
1. 6 Location of Jumpers and Connectors ......................... 1 2
1. 7 Safety Precautions .......................................................... 1 3
1. 8 Jumper Settings ............................................................. 14
1.8.1 How to set the jumpers .............................................14
1.8.2 CMOS clear (J1)....................................................... 14
1.8.3 Watchdog timer output (J2) .......................................15
1.9 System Memory ............................................................. 16
1.9.1 Sample calculation: DIMM memory capacity ...........16
1.9.2 Supplementary information about DIMMs................17
1. 10 Memory Installation Procedures ................................. 1 8
1. 11 Cache Memory ............................................................... 1 8
1. 12 CPU Installation ............................................................. 1 9
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals............................. 21
2.1 Introduction..................................................................... 22
2. 2 Primary (CN1) and Secondary (CN2) IDE Connectors
22
2. 3 Floppy Drive Connector (CN3) .................................... 2 3
2. 4 Parallel Port (CN4) ......................................................... 2 3
2. 5 SCSI Connector (CN5) .................................................. 2 4
2. 6 USB Ports (CN31 and CN32) ....................................... 2 5
2. 7 VGA Connector (CN7) .................................................. 2 5
2. 8 10/100Base-T Ethernet Connectors (CN8 and CN34)
26
2. 9 Serial Ports (CN9: COM1; CN10: COM2) ............... 2 6
2. 10 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors (CN11 and
CN33).................................................................................28
2.11 External Keyboard Connector (CN12) ...........................28
2.12 Infrared (IR) Connector (CN13) .....................................29
2.13 CPU Fan Connector (CN14)............................................29
2.14 Front Panel Connectors (CN16, CN17, CN18, CN19,
CN21 and CN22)...............................................................30
2.14.1 Keyboard lock and power LED (CN16) ..................30
2.14.2 External speaker (CN17) .........................................30
2.14.3 Reset (CN18)...........................................................30
2.14.4 HDD LED (CN19) ..................................................31
2.14.5 ATX soft power switch (CN21)...............................31
2.15 A TX Power Contr ol Connectors (CN20 and CN21) ......31
2.15.1 ATX feature connector (CN20) and soft power
switch connector (CN21) ....................................................31
2.15.2 Controlling the soft power switch ............................32
2.16 SM Bus Connector (CN23) ..............................................32
Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup ..................................... 33
3.1 Introduction ......................................................................34
3.2 Entering Setup...................................................................34
3.3 Standard CMOS Setup.....................................................35
3.3.1 CMOS RAM backup .................................................35
3.4 Advanced BIOS Features .................................................36
3.4.1 V irus W arning ............................................................36
3.4.2 CPU Internal Cache / External Cache........................36
3.4.3 CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking..................................37
3.4.4 Quick Power On Self Test ........................................ 37
3.4.5 First/Second/Third/Other Boot Device......................37
3.4.6 Swap Floppy Drive....................................................37
3.4.7 Boot UP Floppy Seek................................................ 3 7
3.4.8 Boot Up NumLock....................................................37
3.4.9 Gate A20 Option ....................................................... 38
3.4.10 T ypematic Rate Setting ...........................................38
3.4.11 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) ................................... 38
3.4.12 Typematic Delay (msec) .........................................38
3.4.13 Security Option ........................................................38
3.4.14 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB ............................... 39
3.4.15 Report No FDD For Win 95....................................39
3. 5 Advanced Chipset Features ......................................... 39
3.5.1 SDRAM CAS Latency Time ....................................40
3.5.2 SDRAM Cycle Time Tras/Trc ..................................40
3.5.3 SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay ...................................40
3.5.4 SDRAM RAS Precharge Time ................................40
3.5.5 System BIOS Cacheable ........................................... 41
3.5.6 V ideo Bios Cacheable ...............................................41
3.5.7 Memory Hole At 15M-16M ......................................41
3.5.8 CPU Latency Timer.................................................. 41
3.5.9 Delayed Transaction..................................................41
3.5.10 AGP Graphics Aperture Size (MB) ........................41
3.5.11 On-Chip V ideo W indow Size ...................................42
3. 6 Integrated Peripherals .................................................. 42
3.6.1 On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE......................42
3.6.2 IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO/UDMA Mode,
IDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO/UDMA Mode (Auto)....42
3.6.3 USB Controller ..........................................................43
3.6.4 USB Keyboard Support.............................................43
3.6.5 Init Display First ........................................................43
3.6.6 IDE HDD Block Mode..............................................43
3.6.7 Onboard FDC Controller ...........................................43
3.6.8 Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8H/IRQ4)..........................43
3.6.9 Onboard Serial Port 2 (2F8H/IRQ3)..........................43
3.6.10 UART Mode Select................................................. 44
3.6.11 RxD, TxD Active ....................................................44
3.6.12 IR Transmission Delay ............................................4 4
3.6.13 UR2 Duplex Mode ..................................................44
3.6.14 Use IR Pins ............................................................. 45
3.6.15 Onboard Parallel Port (378H/IRQ7) .......................45
3.6.16 Parallel Port Mode (ECP + EPP) ...........................45
3.6.17 EPP Mode Select .................................................... 45
3.6.18 ECP Mode Use DMA ............................................45
3. 7 Power Management Setup ............................................ 4 6
3.7.1 Power Management ..................................................46
3.7.2 HDD Power Down ...................................................46
3.7.3 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN ..........................................46
3.7.4 PowerOn By LAN.................................................... 47
3.7.5 PowerOn By Modem ................................................47
3.7.6 PowerOn By Alarm ..................................................47
3.7.8 CPU Thermal-Throttling ........................................... 47
3. 8 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................ 4 7
3.8.1 Resources controlled by: ........................................... 47
3.8.2 PnP OS Installed ....................................................... 47
3.8.3 Reset Configuration Data.......................................... 48
3.8.4 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop ........................................... 48
3. 9 PC Health Status ............................................................ 4 8
3.9.1 CPU Warning Temperature ......................................48
3.9.2 Current System Temp. .............................................. 48
3.9.3 Current CPU Temperature ........................................ 49
3.9.4 Current CPUFAN Speed ..........................................49
3.9.5 +5V/+12V/-12V/-5V.................................................49
3.9.6 Shutdown Temperature ............................................. 49
3. 10 Load Setup Defaults ....................................................... 5 0
3. 11 Password Setting ............................................................ 5 0
3. 12 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................... 5 1
3. 1 3 Exit Without Saving ....................................................... 5 1
Chapter 4 Chipset Software Installation (CSI) Utility 53
4. 1 Before You Begin ........................................................... 54
4.2 Introduction..................................................................... 54
4. 3 Installing the CSI Utility ............................................... 5 6
Chapter 5 AGP SVGA Setup ....................................... 59
5.1 Introduction..................................................................... 60
5.2 Installation....................................................................... 60
Chapter 6 LAN Configuration ..................................... 65
6.1 Introduction..................................................................... 66
6.2 Features........................................................................... 66
6.3 Installation....................................................................... 67
6. 4 Windows 95/98/2000 Drivers Setup Procedure ........ 68
6. 5 Windows NT Drivers Setup Procedure ...................... 7 5
6. 6 Windows 98SE/ME Drivers Setup Procedure ........... 7 8
6. 7 Windows NT Wake-on-LAN Setup Procedure .......... 8 5
Chapter 7 Ultra A TA 100 Storage Driver Setup.......... 87
7.1 Introduction..................................................................... 88
7.2 Features........................................................................... 88
7.3 Installation....................................................................... 89
7. 4 Displaying Driver Information ..................................... 9 3
Chapter 8 Onboard Security Setup............................ 95
8.1 Introduction..................................................................... 96
8.2 Installation....................................................................... 96
8. 3 Windows 9X Drivers Setup Procedure ....................... 9 7
8. 4 Windows NT Drivers Setup Procedure .................... 1 00
8. 5 Using the OBS Hardware Doctor Utility .................. 1 04
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer ..... 107
A. 1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ........................... 1 08
A.1.1 Watchdog timer overview ..................................... 108
A.1.2 Reset/ Interrupt selection ...................................... 108
A1.3 Programming the Watchdog Timer ........................ 10 8
A.1.4 Example Program.................................................. 111
Appendix B Pin Assignments................................... 117
B .1 IDE Hard Drive Connector (CN1, CN2) .................. 118
B .2 Floppy Drive Connector (CN3) .................................. 11 9
B .3 Parallel Port Connector (CN4) ................................... 1 20
B .4 SCSI Connector (CN5) ................................................ 1 21
B.5 USB Connector (CN6) .................................................122
B .6 VGA Connector (CN7) ................................................ 122
B. 7 Ethernet 10/100Base-T RJ-45 Connector
(CN8, CN34)....................................................................123
B.8 COM1/COM2 RS-232 Serial Port (CN9, CN10)..........123
B.9 Keyboard and Mouse Connnector (CN11)...................124
B.10 External Keyboard Connector (CN12) .........................124
B.11 IR Connector (CN13) .....................................................125
B.12 CPU Fan Power Connector (CN14) ..............................125
B.13 Power LED and Keylock Connector (CN16) ...............126
B.14 External Speaker Connector (CN17).............................126
B.15 Reset Connector (CN18) ................................................127
B.16 HDD LED Connector (CN19)........................................127
B.17 A TX Feature Connector (CN20)....................................127
B.18 A TX Soft Power Switch (CN21).....................................128
B.19 H/W Monitor Alarm (CN22) .........................................128
B.20 SM Bus Connector (CN23) ............................................128
B.21 Extension I/O Board Connector (CN27) ......................129
B.22 Extension I/O Board Connector (CN28) ......................129
B.23 PS/2 Mouse Connector (CN33) .....................................130
B.24 System I/O Ports.............................................................131
B.25 DMA Channel Assignments...........................................132
B.26 Interrupt Assignments....................................................132
B.27 1st MB Memory Map .....................................................133
B.28 PCI Bus Map...................................................................133
Figures
Figure 1-1: Board layout: main features ........................................................................8
Figure 1-2: Rear plate ....................................................................................................9
Figure 1-3: Location of jumpers and connecters.......................................................... 12
Figure 3-1: Awards BIOS setup initial screen .............................................................34
Figure 3-2: Standard CMOS features screen ...............................................................35
Figure 3-3: Awards BIOS features screen (1) ..............................................................36
Figure 3-4: Awards BIOS features screen (2) ..............................................................39
Figure 3-5: Advanced chipset features screen .............................................................40
Figure 3-6: Integrated peripherals (1) ..........................................................................42
Figure 3-7: Integrated peripherals (2) ..........................................................................44
Figure 3-8: Power management setup screen...............................................................46
Figure 3-9: PnP/PCI configurations screen ..................................................................48
Figure 3-10: PC health status screen ...........................................................................49
Tables
Table 1-1: Jumpers ...........................................................................................................9
Table 1-2: Connectors .................................................................................................... 10
Table 1-3: CMOS clear (J1) ............................................................................................14
Table 1-4: Watchdog timer output (J2) ........................................................................... 15
T able 1-5: DIMM module allocation table.........................................................................16
Table 1-6: DIMM memory capacity sample calculation ..................................................16
Table 2-1: Serial port connections (COM1, COM2) ........................................................ 27
Table 2-2: PS/2 or ATX power supply LED status.........................................................30
Table A-1: Watchdog timer registers ........................................................................... 110
Table B-1: IDE hard drive connector (CN1, CN2) ......................................................... 118
Table B-2: Floppy drive connector (CN3) .................................................................... 119
Table B-3: Parallel port connector (CN4) ..................................................................... 1 20
Table B-4: SCSI connector (CN5) ................................................................................. 121
Table B-5: USB1/USB2 connector (CN6) ..................................................................... 122
Table B-6: VGA connector (CN7) ................................................................................122
Table B-7: Ethernet 10/100Base-T RJ-45 connector (CN8, CN34) ............................. 123
T able B-8: COM1/COM2 RS-232 serial port (CN9, CN10)............................................123
Table B-9: Keyboard and mouse connector (CN11)....................................................124
Table B-10: External keyboard connector (CN12) ....................................................... 124
Table B-11: IR connector (CN13)..................................................................................125
Table B-12: CPU fan power connector (CN14) ...........................................................125
Table B-13: Power LED and keylock connector (CN16) .............................................126
Table B-14: External speaker (CN17) ..........................................................................126
Table B-15: Reset connector (CN18) ...........................................................................127
T able B-16: HDD LED connector (CN19)...................................................................... 127
Table B-17: ATX feature connector (CN20) ................................................................ 12 7
Table B-18: ATX soft power switch (CN21) ............................................................... 1 28
T able B-19: H/W monitor alarm (CN22) ........................................................................128
Table B-20: ATX soft power switch (CN21) ............................................................... 1 28
Table B-21: Extension I/O board connector (CN27) .................................................... 129
Table B-22: Extension I/O board connector (CN28) .................................................... 129
Table B-23: PS/2 mouse connector (CN33) .................................................................130
Table B-24: System I/O ports .......................................................................................131
Table B-25: DMA channel assignments ....................................................................... 1 32
Table B-26: Interrupt assignments ...............................................................................132
Table B-27: 1st MB memory map .................................................................................. 133
CHAPTER
1
Hardware Configuration
This chapter gives background information on the PCA-6180. It then shows you
how to configure the card to match your
application and prepare it for installation
into your PC.
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Features
• Specifications
• Board Layout
• Jumpers and Connectors
• Location of Jumpers and Connectors
• Safety Precautions
• Jumper Settings
• System Memory
• Memory Installation Procedures
• Cache Memory
• CPU Installation
1.1 Introduction
The PCA-6180 Rev. B Series all-in-one industrial grade CPU card uses
Intel®'s highly acclaimed Tualatin/Pentium® III / Celeron™ processor,
together with the Intel® 815E (B)chipset. The card works with standard ISA- or PCI/ISA-bus passive backplanes.
The CPU provides 512/256/128 KB on-CPU L2 cache, eliminating the
need for external SRAM chips. It has two PCI EIDE interfaces (for up
to four devices) and a floppy disk drive interface (for up to two
devices). Other features include two RS-232 serial ports (16C550
UARTs with 16-byte FIFO or compatible), one enhanced parallel port
(supports SPP/EPP but PCA-6180 Rev. B does not support ECP) and
four USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports. The PCI enhanced IDE controller supports Ultra ATA/100/66/33 and PIO Mode 4 operation. This
provides data transfer rates of 100/66/33 MB/sec. System BIOS
supports boot-up from an IDE HDD/CD-ROM, SCSI HDD/CD-ROM,
LS-120, ZIP-100, FDD, and LAN.
A backup of CMOS data is stored in the Flash memory, which protects
data even after a battery failure. Also included is a 255-level watchdog
timer, which resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if a program
cannot be executed normally. This enables reliable operation in
unattended environments.
The PCA-6180 Series offers several impressive industrial features such
as a chipset integrated VGA (AGP) controller, a PCI Ultra 160 SCSI
controller, dual 10/100Base-T networking controllers, three DIMM
slots for a total of 512 MB SDRAM memory, and an ISA High Drive.
All these make it an ideal choice for applications that require both high
performance and full functionality.
Note: Some of the features mentioned above are not
available with all models. For more information about
the specifications of a particular model, see Section
1.3: Specifications.
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1.2 Features
1. Fan status monitoring and alarm: To prevent system overheating
and damage, the CPU fan can be monitored for speed and failure.
The fan is set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds.
2. Temperature monitoring and alert: To prevent system overheating
and damage, the CPU card supports processor thermal sensing and
auto-protection.
3. Voltage monitoring and alert: System voltage levels are monitored
to ensure stable current flows to critical components. Voltage
specifications will become even more critical for processors of the
future. Thus monitoring will become ever more necessary to ensure
proper system configuration and management.
4. ATX soft power switch: Through the BIOS, the power button can
be defined as the "Standby" (aka "Suspend" or "Sleep") button or
as the "Soft-Off" button (see Section 3.6.6 Soft-off by PWR-BTN).
Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for more than
4 seconds will enter the Soft-Off mode.
5. Power-on by modem (requires modem): This allows a computer to
be turned on remotely through an internal or external modem. Users
can thus access information on their computers from anywhere in
the world.
6. Remote wake-up: This feature (aka "Wake-on-LAN") allows you to
remotely power up your system through your network by sending
a wake-up frame or signal. With this feature, you can remotely
upload/download data to/from systems during off-peak hours.
7. Message LED: Chassis LEDs now act as information providers.
The way a particular LED illuminates indicates the stage the
computer is in. A single glimpse provides useful information to the
user.
8. Jumperless mode: When enabled, this allows changes of proces-
sor settings and Vcore voltages all through the BIOS setup.
Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration 3
9. CMOS RAM backup: When BIOS CMOS setup has been complet-
ed, data in the CMOS RAM is automatically backed up to the Flash
ROM. This is particularly useful in industrial environments which
may cause soft errors. Upon such an error, BIOS will check the data
and automatically restore the original data for rebooting.
10. More:
• Additional metal bracket for CPU stabilization
• Power on by alarm: Powers up your computer at a certain
time
• Virus warning: During and after system boot-up, any attempt
to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk
drive will halt the system. In this case, a warning message will
be displayed. You can then run your anti-virus program to
locate the problem.
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1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 System
• CPU: PCA-6180 Rev B: Intel Tualatin processor up to 1.26 GHz, Intel
Pentium III processor up to 1 GHz, and Celeron up to 800 MHz
• Firmware hub: Provides security enhancements on computer
platforms by supporting Random Number Generator (RNG).
• BIOS: Award Flash BIOS.
• System Chipset: Intel® 815E (B) (PCA-6180 Rev. B)
• PCI enhanced IDE hard disk drive interface: Supports up to four
IDE (AT-bus) large hard disk drives or other enhanced IDE devices.
Supports PIO mode 4 (16.67 MB/s data transfer rate) and Ultra ATA
100/66/33 (100/66/33 MB/s data transfer rate). BIOS enabled/
disabled.
• Floppy disk drive interface: Supports up to two floppy disk drives,
5¼" (360 KB and 1.2 MB) and/or 3½" (720 KB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88
MB). BIOS enabled/disabled.
1.3.2 Memory
• RAM: Up to 512 MB in three available 168-pin DIMM sockets.
Supports PC100/ PC133-compliant SDRAMs.
• ECC (parity DRAM): not supported.
1.3.3 Input/Output
• Bus interface: PCI/ISA bus, PICMG compliant.
• Enhanced parallel port: Configurable to LPT1 or disabled. Standard
DB-25 female connector provided. Supports EPP/SPP.
• Serial ports: Two RS-232 ports with 16C550 UARTs (or
compatible) with 16-byte FIFO buffer. Supports speeds up to 115.2
Kbps. Ports can be individually configured to COM1, COM2, or
disabled.
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• Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector: Two 6-pin mini-DIN
connector is located on the mounting bracket for easy connection to
a keyboard or a PS/2 mouse. An onboard keyboard pin header
connector is also available.
• HISA®: ISA bus high-driving capability up to 64 mA.
1.3.4 VGA interface
• Supports AGP 2X, 133 MHz.
• Controller: Chipset integrated.
1.3.5 SCSI interface
• PCI SCSI: Supports 32-bit PCI interface and Ultra 160 SCSI or legacy
single-ended devices; data transfer up to 160 MB/sec.
• Chipset: Adaptec AIC-7892.
1.3.6 Ethernet LAN
• Supports dual 10/100Base-T Ethernet networking.
• Chipset: One onboard Intel
LAN controller (82562)
®
GD82559 and one chipset integrated
1.3.7 Industrial features
• Watchdog timer: Can generate a system reset or IRQ11. The watchdog timer is programmable, from one second to 255 minutes (255
levels). See Appendix A for the programming details.
1.3.8 Mechanical and environmental specifications
• Operating temperature: 0°~60° C (32° ~ 140° F).
Note: The temperature depends on which CPU is used. The
range is 0°~50° (32°~122°F) for a Pentium© III 933
MHz.
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• Storage temperature: 0°~ 60° C (32° ~ 140° F).
• Humidity: 20 ~ 95% non-condensing.
• Power supply voltage: +5 V, ±12 V.
• Power consumption (depends on CPU and memory):
+5V @ 6.5A, -5V @30mA, +12V @225mA, -12V @50mA ( Tualatin
1.2 GHz, 128 MB SDRAM)
• Board size: 338 x 122 mm (13.3" x 4.8").
• Board weight: 0.5 kg (1.2 lb).
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Figure 1-2: Board layout: main features (PCA-6180 Rev. B)
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(B)
Socket 370 Tualatin
CPU up to 1.26 GHz
Figure 1-3: PCA-6180-B
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1.5 Jumpers and Connectors
Connectors on the PCA-6180 board link it to external devices such as
hard disk drives and a keyboard. In addition, the board has a number
of jumpers used to configure your system for your application.
The tables below list the function of each of the board jumpers and
connectors. Later sections in this chapter give instructions on setting
the jumpers. Chapter 2 gives instructions for connecting external
devices to your card.
Table 1-1: Jumpers
Label Function
J1 CMOS clear
J2 Watchdog timer output selection
J4 4 pin power connector
Table 1-2: Connectors
Label Function
CN1 Primary IDE connector
CN2 Secondary IDE connector
CN3 Floppy drive connector
CN4 Parallel port
CN5 SCSI connector
CN6 USB port
CN7 VGA connector
CN8 10/100Base-T Ethernet connector 1
CN9 Serial port: COM1
CN10 Serial port: COM2
CN11 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector
CN12 External keyboard connector
CN13 Infrared (IR) connector
CN14 CPU fan connector
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CN16 Keyboard lock and power LED
CN17 External speaker
CN18 Reset connector
CN19 HDD LED connector
CN20 ATX feature connector
CN21 ATX soft power switch
CN22 H/W monitor alarm: close - enable OBS alarm
open - disable OBS alarm
CN23 SM bus connector
CN27 Connector to extension I/O board
CN28 Connector to extension I/O board
Extension I/O board
CN31 USB port 0,1
CN32 USB port 2,3
CN33 PS/2 mouse connector
CN34 10/100Base-T Ethernet connector 2
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CHAPTER
2
Connecting Peripherals
This chapter tells how to connect
peripherals, switches, and indicators to
the PCA-6180 board.
2.1 Introduction
You can access most of the connectors from the top of the board
while it is installed in the chassis. If you have a number of cards
installed or have a packed chasis, you may need to partially remove
the card to make all the connections.
Note: If your chassis has only one empty expansion slot
to accommodate the CPU card, you can replace the
standard dual-slot bracket with the single-slot
bracket included in your PCA-6180 package, in
which case you will have to access the connectors
(CN31~34) on the extension I/O board from inside
the chassis.
2.2 Primary (CN1) and Secondary (CN2) IDE
Connectors
You can attach up to four IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drives to
the PCA-6180’s built-in controller. The primary (CN1) and secondary (CN2) connectors can each accommodate two drives.
Wire number 1 on the cable is red or blue and the other wires are
gray. Connect one end to connector CN1 or CN2 on the CPU card.
Make sure that the red/blue wire corresponds to pin 1 on the connector (in the upper right hand corner). See Chapter 1 for help finding
the connector.
Unlike floppy drives, IDE hard drives can connect in either position
on the cable. If you install two drives to a single connector, you will
need to set one as the master and the other as the slave. You do this
by setting the jumpers on the drives. If you use just one drive per
connector, you should set each drive as the master. See the documentation that came with your drive for more information.
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Connect the first hard drive to the other end of the cable. Wire 1 on
the cable should also connect to pin 1 on the hard drive connector,
which is labeled on the drive circuit board. Check the documentation
that came with the drive for more information.
Connect the second hard drive to the remaining connector (CN2 or
CN1), in the same way as described above.
Note: The PCA-6180 supports the Ultra ATA/100 interface
and requires special IDE cables as well as a
software driver to enable this function. See Chapter
7 for more information.
2.3 Floppy Drive Connector (CN3)
You can attach up to two floppy disk drives to the PCA-6180's
onboard controller. You can use 3.5" (720 KB, 1.44/2.88 MB) drives.
The card comes with a 34-pin daisy-chain drive connector cable. On
one end of the cable is a 34-pin flat-cable connector. On the other end
are two sets of 34-pin flat-cable connector (usually used for 3.5"
drives). The set on the end (after the twist in the cable) connects to the
A: floppy drive. The set in the middle connects to the B: floppy drive.
2.4 Parallel Port (CN4)
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The parallel port is normally used to connect the CPU card to a
printer. The PCA-6180 includes an onboard parallel port, accessed
through a 26-pin flat-cable connector, CN4. The card comes with an
adapter cable which lets you use a traditional DB-25 connector. The
cable has a 26-pin connector on one end and a DB-25 connector on
the other, mounted on a retaining bracket. The bracket installs at the
end of an empty slot in your chassis, giving you access to the
connector.
To install the bracket, find an empty slot in your chassis. Unscrew the
plate that covers the end of the slot. Screw in the bracket in place of
the plate. Next, attach the flat-cable connector to CN4 on the CPU
card. Wire 1 of the cable is red or blue, and the other wires are gray.
Make sure that wire 1 corresponds to pin 1 of CN4. Pin 1 is on the
upper right side of CN4.
2.5 SCSI Connector (CN5)
The PCA-6180 has a 68-pin, dual in-line connector for Ultra 160 SCSI
devices. Connection of SCSI devices requires special attention,
especially when determining the last drive on the SCSI chain. Refer to
Chapter 9 and your device's operating manual for detailed installation
advice.
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2.6 USB Ports (CN31 and CN32)
The PCA-6180 provides four ports of USB (Universal Serial Bus)
interface, which gives complete Plug & Play and hot swapping for up
to 127 external devices.The USB interface complies with USB
Specification Rev. 1.0 and is fuse-protected.
The USB interface can be disabled in the system BIOS setup.
2.7 VGA Connector (CN7)
The PCA-6180 includes an AGP SVGA interface that can drive
conventional CRT displays. CN7 is a standard 15-pin D-SUB connector commonly used for VGA. Pin assignments for CRT connector
CN7 are detailed in Appendix B.
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2.8 10/100Base-T Ethernet Connectors (CN8
and CN34)
The PCA-6180 is equipped with one or two high-performance 32-bit
PCI-bus Ethernet interfaces, which are fully compliant with IEEE
802.3/u 10/100 Mbps CSMA/CD standards. They are supported by all
major network operating systems and are 100% Novell NE-2000
compatible. The RJ-45 jacks on the rear plate provide convenient
10/100Base-T RJ-45 operation.
2.9 Serial Ports (CN9: COM1; CN10: COM2)
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The PCA-6180 offers two serial ports, CN9 as COM1 and CN10 as
COM2. These ports can connect to serial devices, such as a mouse or
a printer, or to a communications network.
Table 2-1: Serial port connections (COM1, COM2)
Connector Ports Address Interrupt
CN9 COM1 3F8*, 3E8 IRQ4
CN10 COM2 2F8*, 2E8 IRQ3
* default settings
The IRQ and address ranges for both ports are fixed. However, if you
want to disable the port or change these parameters later, you can do
this in the system BIOS setup.
Different devices implement the RS-232 standard in different ways. If
you are having problems with a serial device, be sure to check the pin
assignments for the connector.
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2.10 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
(CN11 and CN33)
Two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors (CN11 and CN33) on the card mounting bracket provide connection to a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse,
respectively. CN11 can also be connected to an adapter cable (P/N:
1700060202, available from Advantech) for connecting to both a PS/
2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse.
2.11 External Keyboard Connector (CN12)
In addition to the PS/2 mouse/keyboard connector on the
PCA-6180's rear plate, there is also an extra onboard external
keyboard connector. This gives system integrators greater flexibility
in designing their systems.
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2.12 Infrared (IR) Connector (CN13)
This connector supports the optional wireless infrared transmitting
and receiving module. This module mounts on the system case. You
must configure the setting through the BIOS setup (see Chapter 3).
2.13 CPU Fan Connector (CN14)
This connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less.
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2.14 Front Panel Connectors (CN16, CN17,
CN18, CN19, CN21 and CN22)
There are several external switches to monitor and control the
PCA-6180.
2.14.1 Keyboard lock and power LED (CN16)
CN16 is a 5-pin connector for the keyboard lock and power on LED.
Refer to Appendix B for detailed information on the pin assignments.
If a PS/2 or ATX power supply is used, the system's power LED
status will be as indicated below:
Table 2-2: PS/2 or ATX power supply LED status
Power mode LED (PS/2 power) LED (ATX power)
System On On On
System Suspend Fast flashes Fast flashes
System Off Off Slow flashes
2.14.2 External speaker (CN17)
CN17 is a 4-pin connector for an extenal speaker. If there is no
external speaker, the PCA-6180 provides an onboard buzzer as an
alternative. To enable the buzzer, set pins 3-4 as closed.
2.14.3 Reset (CN18)
Many computer cases offer the convenience of a reset button.
Connect the wire from the reset button to CN18.
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2.14.4 HDD LED (CN19)
You can connect an LED to connector CN19 to indicate when the
HDD is active.
2.14.5 ATX soft power switch (CN21)
If your computer case is equipped with an ATX power supply, you
should connect the power on/off button on your computer case to
CN21. This connection enables you to turn your computer on and off.
2.15 ATX Power Control Connectors (CN20
and CN21)
Note: Refer to the diagram on the previous page for the
location of CN21.
2.15.1 ATX feature connector (CN20) and soft power
switch connector (CN21)
The PCA-6180 can support an advanced soft power switch function if
an ATX power supply is used. To enable the soft power switch
function:
1. Take the specially designed ATX-to-PS/2 power cable out of the
PCA-6180's accessory bag.
2. Connect the 3-pin plug of the cable to CN20 (ATX feature connector).
3. Connect the power on/off button to CN21. (A momentary type of
button should be used.)
Note: If you will not be using an A TX po wer connector,
make sure that pins 2-3 of CN20 are closed.
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Warnings: 1. Make sure that you unplug your power supply
when adding or removing expansion cards or other
system components. F ailure to do so ma y cause
sev ere damage to both your CPU card and expansion
cards.
2. ATX power supplies may power on if certain
motherboard components or connections are touched
by metallic objects.
Important: Make sure that the ATX power supply can take at
least a 720 mA load on the 5 V standb y lead (5VSB).
If not, you may ha ve difficulty powering on your
system and/or supporting the "Wake-on-LAN"
function.
2.15.2 Controlling the soft power switch
Users can also identify the current power mode through the system's
power LED (see Section 2.13.1).
2.16 SM Bus Connector (CN23)
This connector can be used for external devices which need to be
connected to the SM bus (system management bus).
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CHAPTER
3
Award BIOS Setup
This chapter describes how to set the
card’s BIOS configuration data.
3.1 Introduction
Award’s BIOS ROM has a built-in setup program that allows users to
modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is
stored in battery-backed memory (CMOS RAM) so that it retains the
setup information when the power is turned off.
3.2 Entering Setup
Turn on the computer and check for the “patch code”. If there is a
number assigned to the patch code, it means that the BIOS supports
your CPU.
If there is no number assigned to the patch code, please contact
Advantech’s applications engineer to obtain an up-to-date patch code
file. This will ensure that your CPU’s system status is valid.
After ensuring that you have a number assigned to the patch code,
press <Del> to allow you to enter the setup.
Figure 3-1: Award BIOS Setup initial screen
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3.3 Standard CMOS Setup
Choose the “Standard CMOS Features” option from the “Initial Setup
Screen” menu, and the screen below will be displayed. This menu
allows users to configure system components such as date, time, hard
disk drive, floppy drive, display, and memory.
Figure 3-2: Standard CMOS features screen
3.3.1 CMOS RAM backup
The CMOS RAM is powered by an onboard button cell battery.
When BIOS CMOS Setup has been completed, CMOS RAM data is
automatically backed up to Flash ROM. If conditions in a harsh
industrial enviroment cause a soft error, BIOS will recheck the data and
automatically restore the original data for booting.
Note: If you intend to update CMOS RAM data, you have
to click on “DEL” within two seconds of the “CMOS
checksum error .... ” display screen message appear-
ing. Then enter the “Setup” screen to modify the data.
If the “CMOS checksum error.... ” message appears
again and again, please check to see if you need to
replace the battery in your system.
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3.4 Advanced BIOS Features
The “Advanced BIOS Features” screen appears when choosing the
“Advanced BIOS Features” item from the “Initial Setup Screen”
menu. It allows the user to configure the PCA-6180 according to his
particular requirements.
Below are some major items that are provided in the Advanced BIOS
Features screen.
A quick booting function is provided for your convenience. Simply
enable the Quick Booting item to save yourself valuable time.
Figure 3-3: Advanced BIOS features screen (1)
3.4.1 Virus Warning
If enabled, a warning message and alarm beep activates if someone
attempts to write here. The commands are “Enabled” or “Disabled.”
3.4.2 CPU Internal Cache / External Cache
Enabling this feature speeds up memory access. The commands are
“Enabled” or “Disabled.”
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3.4.3 CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Enabling allows CPU L2 cache checking. The commands are “Enabled” or “Disabled.”
3.4.4 Quick Power On Self Test
This option speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) conducted as
soon as the computer is turned on. When enabled, BIOS shortens or
skips some of the items during the test. When disabled, the computer
conducts normal POST procedures. The commands are “Enabled” or
“Disabled.”
3.4.5 First/Second/Third/Other Boot Device
The BIOS tries to load the OS with the devices in the sequence
selected.
Choices are: Floppy, LS/ZIP, HDD, SCSI, CDROM, LAN, Disabled.
3.4.6 Swap Floppy Drive
Logical name assignments of floppy drives can be swapped if there is
more than one floppy drive. The commands are “Enabled” or “Disabled.”
3.4.7 Boot UP Floppy Seek
Selection of the command “Disabled” will speed the boot up.
Selection of “Enabled” searches disk drives during boot up.
3.4.8 Boot Up NumLock
This feature selects the “power on” state for NumLock. The commands are “Enabled” or “Disabled.”
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3.4.9 Gate A20 Option
Normal The A20 signal is controlled by the keyboard
controller.
Fast (Default) The A20 signal is controlled by the chipset.
3.4.10 Typematic Rate Setting
The typematic rate is the rate key strokes repeat as determined by the
keyboard controller. The commands are “Enabled” or “Disabled.”
Enabling allows the typematic rate and delay to be selected.
3.4.11 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
BIOS accepts the following input values (characters/second) for
typematic rate: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.
3.4.12 T ypematic Delay (msec)
T ypematic delay is the time interval between the appearance of two
consecutive characters, when holding down a key. The input values
for this category are: 250, 500, 750, 1000 (msec).
3.4.13 Security Option
This setting determines whether the system will boot up if the
password is denied. Access to Setup is, however, always limited.
System The system will not boot, and access to Setup will be
denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if
the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Note: To disable security , select “PASSWORD SETTING”
in the main menu. At this point, you will be asked to
enter a password. Simply press <Enter> to disable
security. When security is disabled, the system will
boot, and you can enter Setup freely.
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3.4.14 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB
This setting allows selecting an OS with greater than 64MB of RAM.
Commands are “Non-OS2” or “OS2.”
3.4.15 Report No FDD For Win 95
This reports if an FDD is available for Windows 95. The commands
are “Y es” or “No.”
Figure 3-4: Advanced BIOS features screen (2)
3.5 Advanced Chipset Features
By choosing the “Advanced Cipset Features” option from the “Initial
Setup Screen” menu, the screen below will be displayed. This sample
screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCA-6180,
as shown in Figure 3-5:
Note: DRAM default timings have been carefully chosen
and should ONLY be changed if data is being lost.
Please first contact technical support.
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Figure 3-5: Advanced chipset features screen
3.5.1 SDRAM CAS Latency Time
This controls the latency between SDRAM read command and the
time that the data actually becomes available. Leave this on the
default setting.
3.5.2 SDRAM Cycle Time T ras/Trc
This selects the number of SCLKs for an access cycle.
3.5.3 SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay
This controls the latency between SDRAM active command and the
read/write command. Leave this on the default setting.
3.5.4 SDRAM RAS Precharge Time
This controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to
SDRAM. Leave this on the default setting.
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3.5.5 System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at
F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if
any program writes to this memory area, a system error may occur.
The Choices: Enabled, Disabled.
3.5.6 Video Bios Cacheable
Selecting Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS, resulting in
better system performance. However, if any program writes to this
memory area, a system error may occur. The Choices: Enabled,
Disabled.
3.5.7 Memory Hole At 15M-16M
Enabling this feature reserves 15 MB to 16 MB memory address
space for ISA expansion cards that specifically require this setting.
This makes memory from 15 MB and up unavailable to the system.
Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16 MB. The default
setting is “Disabled.”
3.5.8 CPU Latency Timer
When enabled, the CPU cycle will only be deferred after it has been
held in a “Snoop Stall” for 31 clocks and another ADS# has arrived.
When disabled, the CPU cycle will be deferred immediately after the
GMCH receives another ADS#. The Choices: Enabled, Disabled.
3.5.9 Delayed Transaction
The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support
delay transactions cycles. Select Enabled to support compliance with
PCI specification version 2.1. The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.
3.5.10 AGP Graphics Aperture Size (MB)
Memory-mapped, graphics data structures can reside in a graphics
aperture. Choices are: 4M, 8M, 16M, 32M, 65M, 128M, 256M.
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3.5.11 On-Chip Video Window Size
This selects the on-chip video window size for VGA drives use. The
Choices: 32MB, 64MB, Disabled.
3.6 Integrated Peripherals
3.6.1 On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE
If you enable IDE HDD Block Mode, the enhanced IDE driver will be
enabled. Leave IDE HDD Block Mode on the default setting.
3.6.2 IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO/UDMA Mode,
IDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO/UDMA Mode (Auto)
Each channel (Primary and Secondary) has both a master and a slave,
making four IDE devices possible. Because each IDE device may have
a different Mode timing (0, 1, 2, 3, 4), it is necessary for these to be
independent. The default setting “Auto” will allow autodetection to
ensure optimal performance.
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Figure 3-6: Integrated peripherals (1)
3.6.3 USB Controller
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB)
controller and you have USB peripherals. The choices: Enabled,
Disabled.
3.6.4 USB Keyboard Support
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB)
controller and you have a USB keyboard. The choices: Enabled,
Disabled.
3.6.5 Init Display First
This item allows you to choose which one to activate first, PCI Slot
or on-chip VGA. The choices: PCI Slot, Onboard.
3.6.6 IDE HDD Block Mode
You can enable the Primary IDE channel and/or the Secondary IDE
channel. Any channel not enabled is disabled. This field is for
systems with only SCSI drives.
3.6.7 Onboard FDC Controller
When enabled, this field allows you to connect your floppy disk
drives to the onboard floppy disk drive connector instead of a
separate controller card. If you want to use a different controller card
to connect the floppy disk drives, set this field to Disabled.
3.6.8 Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8H/IRQ4)
The settings are 3F8H/IRQ4, 2F8H/IRQ3, 3E8H/IRQ4, 2E8H/
IRQ10, and Disabled for the on-board serial connector.
3.6.9 Onboard Serial Port 2 (2F8H/IRQ3)
The settings are 3F8H/IRQ4, 2F8H/IRQ3, 3E8H/IRQ4, 2E8H/
IRQ10, and Disabled for the on-board serial connector.
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3.6.10 UART Mode Select
This item allows you to select UART mode. The choices: IrDA,
ASKIR, Normal.
Figure 3-7: Integrated peripherals (2)
3.6.11 RxD, TxD Active
This item allows you to determine the active of RxD, TxD. The Choices:
“Hi, Hi,” “Lo, Lo,” “Lo, Hi,” “Hi, Lo.”
3.6.12 IR Transmission Delay
This item allows you to enable/disable IR transmission delay. The
choices: Enabled, Disabled.
3.6.13 UR2 Duplex Mode
This item allows you to select the IR half/full duplex funcion. The
choices: Half, Full.
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3.6.14 Use IR Pins
This item allows you to select IR transmission routes, one is RxD2,
TxD2 (COM Port) and the other is IR-Rx2Tx2. The choices: IRRx2Tx2, RxD2,TxD2.
3.6.15 Onboard Parallel Port (378H/IRQ7)
This field sets the address of the on-board parallel port connector.
You can select either 3BCH/IRQ7, 378H/IRQ7, 278H/IRQ5 or
Disabled. If you install an I/O card with a parallel port, make sure
there is no conflict in the address assignments. The CPU card can
support up to three parallel ports, as long as there are no conflicts for
each port.
3.6.16 Parallel Port Mode (ECP + EPP)
This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.
The setting “Normal” allows normal speed operation, but in one
direction only. “EPP” allows bidirectional parallel port operation at
maximum speed. “ECP” allows the parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the maximum data transfer rate.
“ECP + EPP” allows normal speed operation in a two-way mode.
3.6.17 EPP Mode Select
This field allows you to select EPP port type 1.7 or 1.9. The choices:
EPP1.7, 1.9.
3.6.18 ECP Mode Use DMA
This selection is available only if you select “ECP” or “ECP + EPP”
in the Parallel Port Mode field. In ECP Mode Use DMA, you can
select DMA channel 1, DMA channel 3, or Disable. Leave this field
on the default setting.
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3.7 Power Management Setup
The power management setup controls the CPU card’s “green”
features to save power. The following screen shows the manufacturer’s defaults:
Figure 3-8: Power management setup screen (1)
3.7.1 Power Management
This option allows you to determine if the values in power
management are disabled, user-defined, or predefined.
3.7.2 HDD Power Down
You can choose to turn the HDD off after one of the time intervals
listed, or when the system is in “suspend” mode. If the HDD is in a
power saving mode, any access to it will wake it up.
Note: The HDD will not power down if the Power
Management option is disabled.
3.7.3 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
If you choose “Instant-Off”, then pushing the ATX soft power switch
button once will switch the system to “system off” power mode.
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You can choose “Delay 4 sec.” If you do, then pushing the button for
more than 4 seconds will turn off the system, whereas pushing the
button momentarily (for less than 4 seconds) will switch the system
to “suspend” mode.
3.7.4 PowerOn By LAN
This item allows you to wake up the system via LAN from the remote
host. The choices: Enabled, Disabled.
3.7.5 PowerOn By Modem
When Enabled, an input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line
(in other words, an incoming call on the modem) awakens the system
from a soft off state. The choices: Enabled, Disabled.
3.7.6 PowerOn By Alarm
When Enabled, your can set the date and time at which the RTC (realtime clock) alarm awakens the system from Suspend mode. The
choices: Enabled, Disabled.
3.7.8 CPU Thermal-Throttling
This field allows you to select the CPU THRM-Throttling rate. The
choices: 12.5%, 25.0%, 37.5%, 50.0%, 62.5%, 75.0%, 87.5%.
3.7.9 PWRON AfterPWR-FAIL
This field lets you to determine the state that your computer returns
after a power failure. If sets to Off, the PC will not boot after a power
failure. If sets to On, the PC will restart after a power failure. If sets to
Auto, the PC will go back to the previous state before a power failure
occurred. For instance, if the PC is power-on when power system fails,
the PC will restart when power system is working again. If the PC is
power-ff when power system fails, the PC will not boot when power
system is working again. The Choice: Off, On, Auto.
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Figure 3-9 Power Management (2)
3.8 PnP/PCI Configurations
3.8.1 Resources controlled by:
The commands here are “Auto” or “Manual.” Choosing “manual”
requires you to choose resources from each following sub-menu.
“Auto” automatically configures all of the boot and Plug and Play
devices but you must be using Windows 95 or above.
3.8.2 PnP OS Installed
This feature allows you to install the PnP OS. The commands are “Y es”
or “No.”
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Figure 3-10: PnP/PCI configurations screen
3.8.3 Reset Configuration Data
Note: This is left “Disabled.” Select “Enabled” to reset
Extended System Configuration Data (ECSD) if you
have installed a new add-on and your OS won’t
boot and you need to reconfigure.
3.8.4 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
This is left at “Disabled.”
3.9 PC Health Status
3.9.1 CPU Warning Temperature
This item will prevent the CPU from overheating. The choices:
30~120.
3.9.2 Current System Temp.
This shows you the current system temperature.
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Figure 3-11: PC health status screen
3.9.3 Current CPU Temperature
This shows you the current CPU1 temperature.
3.9.4 Current CPUFAN Speed
This shows you the current CPUFAN operating speed.
3.9.5 +5V/+12V/-12V/-5V
This shows you the voltage of +5V/+12V/-12V/-5V .
3.9.6 Shutdown Temperature
This item allows you to set up the CPU shutdown T emperature. This
item is effective only under Windows 98 ACPI mode. The Choices:
Disabled, 60°C/140°F, 65 °C/149°F, 7 0°C/159°F, 7 5 °C/167°F.
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3.10 Load Setup Defaults
“LOAD SETUP DEF AUL TS” loads the values required by the system
for maximum performance.
3.11 Password Setting
To change the password:
1. Choose the “Set Password” option from the “Initial Setup
Screen” menu and press <Enter>.
The screen will display the following message:
Enter Password:
Press <Enter>.
2. If the CMOS is good or if this option has been used to change the
default password, the user is asked for the password stored in the
CMOS. The screen will display the following message:
Confirm Password:
Enter the current password and press <Enter>.
3. After pressing <Enter> (ROM password) or the current password
(user-defined), you can change the password stored in the CMOS.
The password must be no longer than eight (8) characters.
Remember, to enable the password setting feature, you must first
select either “Setup” or “System” from the “Advanced BIOS Features” menu.
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3.12 Save & Exit Setup
If you select this and press <Enter>, the values entered in the setup
utilities will be recorded in the CMOS memory of the chipset. The
microprocessor will check this every time you turn your system on
and compare this to what it finds as it checks the system. This record
is required for the system to operate.
3.13 Exit Without Saving
Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the setup
program without recording any new values or changing old ones.
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Chipset Software Installation (CSI) Utility
This utility software installs to the
Windows INF files that outline to the
operating system how the components
will be configured. This utility has to be
installed before other drivers.
4.1 Before You Begin
To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display device drivers
and utility software, you should read the instructions in this chapter
carefully before you attempt installation. The device drivers for the
PCA-6180 board are located on the software installation CD. The autorun function of the driver CD will guide and link you to the utilities and
device drivers under a Windows system.
Note: The files on the software installation CD are com-
pressed. Do not attempt to install the drivers by
copying the files manually. You must use the supplied SETUP program to install the drivers.
Before you begin, it is important to note that many of the installation
procedures assume that you are familiar with the operating system
commands. Review the relevant operating system commands and the
pertinent sections of your application software's user's manual before
performing the installation.
4.2 Introduction
The Intel® Chipset Software Installation (CSI) utility installs to the
target system the Windows INF files that outline to the operating
system how the chipset components will be configured. This is
needed for the proper functioning of the following features:
• Core PCI and ISA PnP services.
• AGP support.
• IDE Ultra ATA 100/66/33 interface support.
• USB support.
• Identification of Intel® chipset components in the Device Manager.
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Note: This utility is used for the following versions of
Windows system, and it has to be installed before
installing all the other drivers:
Windows 95 4.00.950 (Original release)
Windows 95 4.00.950a (OSR1)
Windows 95 4.00.950b (OSR2 without USB Supplement)
Windows 95 4.00.950b (OSR2.1 with USB Supplement)
Windows 95 4.00.950c (OSR2.5 with or without USB
Supplement)
Windows 98 4.10.1998 (Original release)
Windows 98 Second Edition 4.10.2222 (Original release)
Windows 2000 5.00.2195 (Original release)
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4.3 Installing the CSI Utility
1. Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. In a few
seconds, the software installation main menu appears. Move the
mouse cursor over the "Auto" button under the "CSI UTILITY"
heading, a message pops up telling you to install the CSI utility
before other device drivers, as shown in the following figure.
Click on this button.
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2. Click "Next" when you see the following message.
3. Click "Yes" when you see the following message.
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4. Click "Next" when you see the following message.
5. When the following message appears, click "Finish" to complete
the installation and restart Windows.
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AGP SVGA Setup
The PCA-6180 features an integrated
AGP SVGA interface. This chapter
provides instructions for installing the
AGP SVGA drivers from the driver CD
included in your package.
5.1 Introduction
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) is a graphics interface that provides faster connection between the display card and memory than a
PCI slot. Your PCA-6180 CPU card uses the Intel® 815 chipset that
supports AGP SVGA. The features include:
• Built-in 2D/3D AGP VGA controller.
• Integrated 24-bit 230MHz RAMDAC.
• Up to 1600 x 1200 resolution in 8-bit color at 85 Hz refresh.
• H/W motion compensation assistance for s/w MPEG 2 decoding.
• Software DVD at 30 fps.
5.2 Installation
Note: Before installing this driver, make sure the CSI
utility has been installed in your system. See
Chapter 4 for information on installing the CSI utility.
1. Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. In a few
seconds, the software installation main menu appears, as shown in
the following figure. Under the "VGA DRIVERS" heading, click
on one of the buttons (labeled "WIN9X," "WIN2000," and
"WINNT40" respectively) according to the operating system you
are using.
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2. Click "Next" when you see the following message.
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3. Click "Next" when you see the following message.
4. Click "Finish" when you see the following message.
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5. Click "Yes" to accept the License Agreement.
6. When the following message appears, click "Finish" to complete
the installation and restart Windows.
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6
CHAPTER
LAN Configuration
The PCA-6180 supports dual 10/
100Base-T Ethernet networking with one
chipset integrated LAN controller (Intel
82562ET) and one Intel
(optional). This chapter gives detailed
information on Ethernet configuration. It
shows you how to configure the card to
match your application requirements.
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Features
• Installation
• Windows 95/98/2000 Drivers Setup
Procedure
• Windows NT Drivers Setup Procedure
• Windows 98SE/ME Drivers Setup
Procedure
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GD82559
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• Windows NT Wake-on-LAN Setup
Procedure
6.1 Introduction
The PCA-6180 features the 32-bit 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network
interface. This interface supports bus mastering architecture and
auto-negotiation features. Therefore standard twisted-pair cabling
with RJ-45 connectors for both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections
can be used. Extensive driver support for commonly-used network
systems is also provided.
6.2 Features
• Intel® 82562ET integrated LAN controller.
• Optional Intel® 82559 Ethernet LAN controller (fully integrated
10Base-T/100Base-TX).
• Supports Wake-on-LAN remote control function.
• PCI Bus Master complies with PCI Rev. 2.1.
• MAC & PHY (10/100 Mbps) interfaces.
• Complies to IEEE 802.3 10Base-T and IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T
interfaces.
• Fully supports 10Base-T and 100Base-TX operation.
• Single RJ-45 connector gives auto-detection of 10 Mbps or 100
Mbps network data transfer rates and connected cable types.
• 32-bit Bus Master technology complies with PCI Rev. 2.1.
• Plug and Play.
• Enhancements on ACPI & APM.
• Complies with PCI Bus Power Management Interface Rev. 1.0,
ACPI Rev. 1.0, and Device Class Power Management Rev. 1.0.
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6.3 Installation
Note: Before installing the LAN drivers, make sure the
CSI utility has been installed in your system. See
Chapter 4 for information on installing the CSI utility.
The PCA-6180's onboard Ethernet interface supports all major
network operating systems. However, the installation procedure
varies with different operating systems. In the following sections,
refer to the one that provides driver setup procedure for the operating
system you are using.
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6.4 Windows 95/98/2000 Drivers Setup
Procedure
Note: The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout
this section.
1. From the desktop of Windows 95/98/2000, click on "Start" and
select "Settings." Then click on the "Control Panel" icon to select
"System."
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2. In the "System Properties" window, select the "Device Manager"
tab. Select "View devices by type," and navigate to:
Computer\Other devices. Highlight "PCI Ethernet Controller" and
click on "Properties."
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3. In the "PCI Ethernet Controller Properties" window, select the
"Driver" tab. Then click on "Update Driver..."
4. In the "Update Device Driver Wizard" window, click on "Next."
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5. In the "Update Device Driver Wizard" window, select "Search for
a better driver than the one your device is using now. (Recommended)." Then click on "Next."
6. In the following "Update Device Driver Wizard" window, click on
"Browse."
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7. In the "Browse for Folder" window, navigate to the CD-ROM
drive and click on the "82562" folder. Then click on "OK."
8. In the following "Update Device Driver Wizard" window, click on
"Next."
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9. In the following "Update Device Driver Wizard" window, click on
"Next."
10. In the following "Update Device Driver Wizard" window, click on
"Finish."
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11. In the "System Settings Change" window, click on "Yes" to
complete the installation and restart Windows.
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6.5 Windows NT Drivers Setup Procedure
Note: The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout
this section.
1. From the desktop of Windows NT, click on "Start" and select
"Settings." Then click on the "Control Panel" icon to select
"System."
2. In the "Network" window, select the "Adapters" tab. Then click on
"Add..."
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3. In the "Select Network Adapter" window, click on "Have Disk..."
4. When the "Insert Disk" window appears, insert the driver CD into
the CD-ROM drive and type in "d:\drv_lan\82562." When you
have the correct file path, click on "OK."
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5. In the "Select OEM Option" window, click on "OK."
6. In the "Network" window, select the "Adapters" tab. Under
"Network Adapters," highlight "[2] Intel(R) PRO/100+ Management Adapter" and "[3] Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection." Then click on "Close."
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6.6 Windows 98SE/ME Drivers Setup
Procedure
Note: The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout
this section.
For computers using Windows 98SE or Windows ME, the operating
system will automatically install the "Intel(R) Pro/100+ Management
Adapter" driver the first time it detects the LAN device. If your CPU
card has two Ethernet ports and you are experiencing problems with
LAN connections (one of the ports does not work) after you have
installed drivers for both LANs, perform the following steps to
correct the problem.
1. From the desktop of Windows 98SE/ME, click on "Start" and
select "Settings." Then click on the "Control Panel" icon to select
"System."
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2. In the "System Properties" window, select the "Device Manager"
tab. Select "View devices by type," and navigate to:
Computer\Network adapters. Highlight "Intel(R) PRO/100+
Management Adapter" and click on "Properties."
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3. In the "Intel(R) PRO/100+ Management Adapter Properties"
window, select the "Driver" tab. Then click on "Update Driver..."
4. In the "Update Device Driver Wizard" window, click on "Specify
the location of the driver (Advanced)" and then click on "Next."
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5. In the following "Update Device Driver Wizard" window, select
"Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now.
(Recommended)." Select "Specify a location:" and then click on
"Browse."
6. In the "Browse for Folder" window, navigate to the CD-ROM
drive and click on the "82562" folder. Then click on "OK."
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7. In the following "Update Device Driver Wizard" window, click on
"Next."
8. In the following "Update Device Driver Wizard" window, select
"The updated driver (Recommended)/Intel(R) PRO/100+
Management Adapter." Then click on "Next."
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9. In the following "Update Device Driver Wizard" window, click on
"Next."
10. In the following "Update Device Driver Wizard" window, click on
"Next."
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11. In the "System Settings Change" window, click on "Yes" to
complete the installation and restart Windows.
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6.7 Windows NT Wake-on-LAN Setup
Procedure
1. From the desktop of Windows NT, click on "Start" and select
"Settings." Then click on the "Control Panel" icon to select
"System."
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2. In the "Intel(R) PROSet" window, under "Select a Network
Adapter," choose "[2] Intel(R) PRO100+ Management Adapter."
Then select the "Advanced" tab. Under "Setting," highlight the
"Enable PME" item. Under "Value," select "Enabled." Then click
on "OK."
3. In the "Reboot Required" window, click on "Yes."
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CHAPTER
Ultra ATA 100 Storage
Driver Setup
This driver must be installed to use the
Intel® Ultra ATA controller to improve
storage subsystem performance and
overall system performance.
7.1 Introduction
This driver takes advantage of the latest Intel® Ultra ATA controller
features to improve both storage subsystem performance and overall
system performance. A useful diagnostic tool, Intel Ultra ATA
Companion®, shows technical information of the ATA subsystem.
7.2 Features
• The driver enables fast Ultra ATA transfers by default.
• Users no longer have to manually enable DMA transfers for each
ATA and/or ATAPI peripheral devices.
• Each ATA channel has independent device timings/transfers which
allows PIO-only and DMA-capable devices to share the same
ATA controller cable, where one is the master and the other the
slave, without restricting transfer mode to PIO-only for both
devices.
• Technical details of the ATA subsystem can be viewed via use of the
application.
• Drivers are optimized.
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7.3 Installation
Note: Before installing this driver, make sure the CSI
utility has been installed in your system. See
Chapter 4 for information on installing the CSI
utility.
1. Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. In a few
seconds, the software installation main menu appears, as shown in
the following figure. Under the "IDE DRIVERS" heading, click on
the "Auto" button.
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2. Click on "Next" when you see the following message.
3. When you see the following message, click on "Yes" to accept the
License Agreement.
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4. Click on "Next" when you see the following message.
5. Click on "Next" when you see the following message.
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6. When the following message appears, click "Finish" to complete
the installation and restart Windows.
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7.4 Displaying Driver Information
1. From the desktop of Windows, click on "Start" and select "Programs." Then select "Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver" and then
"Companion."
2. Click on the "Device Parameters" or the "Storage Report" tab to
view related information.
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