PCA-6774
ISA Socket370 Slot PC,
VGA/LCD/LVDS/LAN/CFC
with optional second LAN and
Gigabit LAN
User Manual
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This manual is for the PCA-6774.
Part No. 200K677410
2nd Edition, Dec. 2005
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Packing List
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:
• 1 PCA-6774 all-in-one single board computer
• 1 startup manual
• CD-ROM or disks for utility, drivers, and manual (in PDF format)
• 1 Power cable p/n: 1703080101
• 1 PS/2 KB/M cable p/n: 1700060202
• 1 COM port cable p/n: 1700100250
• 1 Printer cable p/n: 1700260250
• 1 FDD cable p/n: 1703340400
• 1 EIDE cable p/n: 1701400452
• Mini Jumper p/n: 1653300100
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or
sales representative immediately.
Optional item:
1700100170 USB cable adapter (2.54 mm)
Model No. List Description
PCA-6774F-00A1 ISA Socket 370 half-sized CPU Card with
VGA/LCD/LVDS/LAN/CFC
PCA-6774FG-00A1 ISA Socket 370 half-sized CPU card with
VGA/LCD/LVDS/Giga LAN/CFC
PCA-6774F-02A1 ISA Eden 400 half-sized CPU card with
VGA/LCD/LVDS/2LAN/CFC
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Additional Information and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com where you can
find the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer
service center for technical support if you need additional assistance.
Please have the following information ready before you call:
• Product name and serial number
• Description of your peripheral attachments
• Description of your software (operating system, version, application
software, etc.)
• A complete description of the problem
• The exact wording of any error messages
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This device complies with the requirements in part
15 of the FCC rules: Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
2.This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of
this device in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his/her own
expense. The user is advised that any equipment
changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance would void
the compliance to FCC regulations and therefore,
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Caution!
Achtung!
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is
incorrectly installed. Do not attempt to recharge,
force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................2
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ............................................................................. 2
1.3 Specifications .................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Standard SBC Functions ................................................. 3
1.3.2 VGA/LCD Interface ....................................................... 3
1.3.3 Solid State disk ............................................................... 4
1.3.4 PCI bus Ethernet interface .............................................. 4
1.3.5 Mechanical and Environmental ...................................... 4
1.4 Board layout: dimensions.................................................. 5
Figure 1.1:Board layout: dimensions (component side)...5
Figure 1.2:Board layout: dimensions (solder side)......... 6
Chapter 2 Installation ........................................................8
2.1 Jumpers.............................................................................. 8
Table 2.1:Jumpers ........................................................... 8
2.2 Connectors......................................................................... 8
Table 2.2:Connectors...................................................... 8
2.3 Locating Connectors (component side)........................... 10
Figure 2.1:Jumper & Connector locations.................... 10
2.4 Locating Connectors (solder side)................................... 11
Figure 2.2:Connectors (solder side).............................. 11
2.5 Setting Jumpers ............................................................... 11
2.6 Clear CMOS (J1)............................................................. 13
Table 2.3:CMOS clear (J1) ........................................... 13
2.7 COM2 RS232-422-485 Select (J3) ................................. 14
Table 2.4:COM2 RS232-422-485 Select...................... 14
2.8 Watchdog timer configuration ........................................ 14
2.8.1 Watchdog timer output option (J2)............................... 14
Table 2.5:Watchdog timer output option (J2)............... 14
2.9 Installing DIMMs............................................................ 15
2.10 ATX power control connector (CN20,CN21)................. 16
2.10.1 ATX feature connector (CN20) and soft-on power button
connector (CN21).............................................................16
Figure 2.3:Wiring for ATX soft power switch function16
2.11 Printer port connector (CN4)........................................... 17
2.12 CompactFlash Socket...................................................... 17
2.12.1 CompactFlash (CN5) .................................................... 17
2.13 Floppy drive connector (CN3) ........................................ 17
2.13.1 Connecting the floppy drive ......................................... 17
2.14 IDE connector (CN1,CN2).............................................. 18
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2.14.1 Connecting the hard drive............................................. 18
2.15 VGA/LCD interface connections .................................... 19
2.15.1 CRT display connector (CN7) ...................................... 19
2.15.2 Flat panel display connector (CN22)............................ 19
2.15.3 Extension flat panel connector (CN23) ........................ 19
2.15.4 LVDS LCD panel connector (CN25) ........................... 19
2.15.5 Panel type selection (SW1)........................................... 20
Table 2.6:S1 Panel Type Select (SW1) ........................ 20
2.16 USB connectors (CN6).................................................... 20
2.17 Ethernet configuration..................................................... 21
2.17.1 100Base-T connector (CN8)......................................... 21
2.17.2 Network boot ................................................................ 21
2.18 Power connectors (CN14, CN15).................................... 21
2.18.1 Main power connector, +5 V, +12 V (CN15)............... 21
2.18.2 CPU Fan power supply connector (CN14)................... 21
2.19 ATX Power & HDD LED, speaker out Connector......... 22
2.19.1 HDD LED (CN19)........................................................ 22
2.19.2 ATX power LED & KB-LOCK (CN16) ...................... 22
2.19.3 Speaker out (CN17) ...................................................... 22
2.20 COM port connector (CN9,CN10,CN29) ....................... 22
2.21 Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector (CN11) ................ 22
2.22 External KB/mouse connector (CN12) ........................... 22
2.23 Watchdog output (CN18) ................................................ 23
2.24 Daughter card connector (CN27,CN28).......................... 23
Chapter 3 Software Configuration .................................26
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 26
3.2 VGA display firmware configuration ............................. 26
Figure 3.1:VGA setup screen........................................ 27
Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup.........................................30
4.1 System test and initialization........................................... 30
4.1.1 System configuration verification................................. 30
4.2 Award BIOS setup .......................................................... 31
4.2.1 Entering setup ............................................................... 31
Figure 4.1:BIOS setup program initial screen .............. 31
4.2.2 Standard CMOS Features setup .................................... 32
Figure 4.2:CMOS Features setup.................................. 32
4.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features setup .................................... 33
Figure 4.3:Advanced BIOS Features setup................... 33
4.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features setup ................................. 34
Figure 4.4:Advanced Chipset Features setup ............... 34
4.2.5 Integrated Peripherals ................................................... 35
Figure 4.5:Integrated Peripherals.................................. 35
4.2.6 Power Management Setup ............................................ 35
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Figure 4.6:Power Management Setup........................... 35
4.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................ 36
Figure 4.7:PnP/PCI Configurations .............................. 36
4.2.8 PC Health Status ........................................................... 36
Figure 4.8:PC Health Status.......................................... 36
4.2.9 Frequency/Voltage Control........................................... 37
Figure 4.9:Frequency/Voltage Control ......................... 37
4.2.10 Load Optimized Defaults .............................................. 38
Figure 4.10:Load BIOS defaults screen........................ 38
4.2.11 Set Password ................................................................. 38
4.2.12 Save & Exit Setup......................................................... 39
4.2.13 Exit Without Saving...................................................... 40
Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup ............................................42
5.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 42
5.1.1 Chipset .......................................................................... 42
5.1.2 Display memory............................................................ 42
5.1.3 Display types................................................................. 42
5.2 Installation of the SVGA Driver ..................................... 43
5.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 ......................................... 43
5.2.2 Installation for Windows 98/Me ................................... 47
5.2.3 Installation for Windows NT ........................................ 52
5.2.4 Installation for Windows 2000 ..................................... 57
5.2.5 Installation for Windows XP ........................................ 62
5.3 Further Information......................................................... 68
Chapter 6 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...........................70
6.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 70
6.2 Installation of Ethernet driver ......................................... 70
6.2.1 Installation for MS-DOS and Windows 3.1.................. 70
6.2.2 Installation for Windows 98 ......................................... 71
6.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000 ..................................... 74
6.2.4 Installation for Windows NT ........................................ 79
6.3 Further information ......................................................... 85
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer .............88
A.1 Supported Input Timing Modes ...................................... 88
Appendix B Pin Assignments .............................................92
B.1 Primary IDE Connector (CN1) ....................................... 92
Table B.1:Primary IDE Connector (CN1) .................... 92
B.2 Secondary IDE Connector (CN2) ................................... 93
Table B.2:Secondary IDE Connector(CN2) ................. 93
B.3 Floppy Connector (CN3)................................................. 94
Table B.3:Floppy Connector (CN3) ............................. 94
B.4 Printer Port Connector (CN4) ......................................... 95
Table B.4:Printer Port Connector (CN4) ...................... 95
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B.5 CompactFlash Socket (CN5)........................................... 96
Table B.5:CompactFlash Socket (CN5) ....................... 96
B.6 USB Connector (CN6) .................................................... 97
Table B.6:USB Connector (CN6)................................. 97
B.7 D-SUB VGA Connector (CN7) ...................................... 98
Table B.7:D-SUB VGA Connector (CN7)................... 98
B.8 LAN RJ45 Connector (CN8)........................................... 98
Table B.8:LAN RJ45 Connector (CN8) ....................... 98
B.9 COM Port 1, 2 Connector (CN9, CN10)......................... 99
Table B.9:COM Port 1 Connector (CN9, CN10) ......... 99
B.10 PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Connector (CN11).................. 99
Table B.10:PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Connector.......... 99
B.11 External Keyboard Connector (CN12).......................... 100
Table B.11:External Keyboard Connector (CN12) .... 100
B.12 CPU Fan Connector (CN14) ......................................... 100
Table B.12:CPU FAN Connector (CN14).................. 100
B.13 EBX Power Connector (CN15)..................................... 101
Table B.13:EBX Power Connector (CN15) ............... 101
B.14 Power LED & Keyboard Lock (CN16)......................... 102
Table B.14:Power LED & Keyboard Lock (CN16) ... 102
B.15 External Speaker (CN17) .............................................. 102
Table B.15:External Speaker (CN17) ......................... 102
B.16 Reset Connector (CN18) ............................................... 103
Table B.16:Reset Connector (CN18).......................... 103
B.17 HDD LED Connector (CN19)....................................... 103
Table B.17:HDD LED Connector (CN19) ................. 103
B.18 ATX Feature Connector (CN20)................................... 104
Table B.18:ATX Feature Connector (CN20) ............. 104
B.19 ATX Soft-on Power Button Connector (CN21)............ 104
Table B.19:ATX Soft-on Power Button Connector.... 104
B.20 LCD 40-Pin Connector (CN22) .................................... 105
Table B.20:LCD 40-Pin Connector (CN22)............... 105
B.21 LCD 20-Pin Connector (CN23) .................................... 106
Table B.21:LCD 20-Pin Connector (CN23)............... 106
B.22 LCD Backlight Connector (CN24) ............................... 106
Table B.22:LCD Backlight Connector (CN24) .......... 106
B.23 LVDS Connector (CN25).............................................. 107
Table B.23:LVDS Connector (CN25) ........................ 107
B.24 I/O Daughter Board Connector 1 (CN27)..................... 108
Table B.24:I/O Daughter Board Connector 1 (CN27) 108
B.25 I/O Daughter Board Connector 2 (CN28)..................... 109
Table B.25:I/O Daughter Board Connector 2 (CN28) 109
B.26 RS485/422 Connector (CN29) ..................................... 109
Table B.26:RS485/422 Connector (CN29)................. 109
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Appendix C System Assignments.....................................112
C.1 System I/O Ports............................................................ 112
Table C.1:System I/O ports ........................................ 112
C.2 1st MB memory map..................................................... 113
Table C.2:1st MB memory map ................................. 113
C.3 DMA channel assignments............................................ 114
Table C.3:DMA channel assignments ........................ 114
C.4 Interrupt assignments .................................................... 115
Table C.4:Interrupt assignments ................................. 115
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1
CHAPTER
General Information
This chapter gives background
information on the PCA-6774.
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Features
• Specifications
• Board layout and dimensions
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Advantech's new PCA-6774 is a Socket 370 half-sized CPU card that will
support up to 1.26GHz Pentium III with 512KB 2nd cache using VIA
VT8606 "Twister T" chipset. This SBC includes a 4X AGP controller, a
PCI Ethernet interface, and 36-bit TTL interface. Its design is based on
the half-sized CPU card and supports ISA bus expansion. Other on-board
features include an FDD, LPT, 2 USBs (4 USBs optional), and 2 serial
ports. The SSD solution supports CompactFlash cards. This product uses
a VIA Twister T chip with Integrated ProSavage4 2D/3D/Video Accelerator and supports 4X AGP VGA/LCD interface and up to 8/16/32 MB
frame buffer using system memory. With the selection of daughter
boards, the PCA-6774 board can support a second LAN at 10/100Mbps,
also this CPU card can support Gigabit LAN with Intel 82540.
1.2 Features
• Supports Socket 370 for Intel processors up to Pentium III 1.26GHz
with 512KB (Tualatin)
• ISA bus half-sized CPU card
• Supports selectable LAN (1 x 10/100BASE-T LAN or 2 x 10/
100BASE-T LAN or 1 x Gigabit LAN)
• 4X AGP graphics for high performance applications
• Supports boot from USB device
• Supports wake-on-LAN
• Supports Ring-up by Modem
• Supports LVDS interface
• Supports LCD backlight turn-off function
• RS-485 Auto-flow
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1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Standard SBC Functions
• CPU: Supports Socket 370 for Intel processors up to Pentium III 1.26
GHz with 512KB cache (Tualatin)
• System chipsets: VIA VT8606 "Twister T" + VT82C686B
• BIOS: Award 256 KB Flash memory
• System memory: One DIMM socket accepts 64 MB up to 512 MB
SDRAM
• 2nd cache memory: 128/256/512KB on Celeron/PentiumIII processor
• Enhanced IDE interface: One channel supports up to two EIDE
devices. Supports ATA-100, ATA-33 and PIO modes.
• FDD interface: Supports up to tw o FDDs
• Serial ports: Two serial RS-232 ports:
COM1: RS-232
COM2: RS-232/422/485
RS-485 supports AUTO-flow
• Parallel port: Parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP modes
• Keyboard/mouse connector: Supports standard PC/AT keyboard and a
PS/2 mouse
• Power management: Supports power saving mode including Normal/
Standby/Suspend modes. APM 1.2 compliant
• Watchdog timer: 62 level timer intervals
• USB: Two universal serial bus ports, Optional 4 ports.
1.3.2 VGA/LCD Interface
• Chipset: VIA VT8606 "Twister T" chip with integrated ProSavage4
2D/3D/Video Accelerator
• Frame buffer: Supports 8/16/32MB frame buffer with system memory
• Interface: 4X AGP VGA/LCD interface, Supports for up to 36 bit TFT
• Display modes:
CRT Mode: 1280 x 1024@16bpp (60Hz),
1024 x 768@16bpp (85Hz),
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LCD/Simultaneous Mode:
1280 x 1024@16bpp (60Hz),
1024 x 768@16bpp (60Hz),
1280 x 1024@32bpp
LVDS interface:
Supports 2-Channel (2 x 18-bit) LVDS interface
1.3.3 Solid State disk
• Supports CompactFlash Type I/II disks
1.3.4 PCI bus Ethernet interface
• Chipset: Intel 82551/82559/82540
• Ethernet interface: IEEE 802.3u compatible 10/100Base-T interface.
Supports selectable LAN (1 x 10/100base-T LAN or 2 x 10/100base-T
LAN or 1x Gigabit LAN)
• I/O address switchless setting
1.3.5 Mechanical and Environmental
• Dimensions (L x W): 185 x 122 mm(7.3” x 4.8”)
• Power supply voltage: +5 V, +12V ±5%
• Power requirements:
Max:
6.18 A @ +5 V, 0.22 A @+12 V
Typical:
5.5 A @ +5 V, (with PC133 128MB SDRAM, Pentium III 1.0 GHz)
0.17 A @ +12 V, (with PC133 128MB SDRAM, Pentium III 1.0 GHz)
• Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F)
• Operating humidity: 0% ~ 90% Relative Humidity, Non condensing
• Weight: 0.27 kg (weight of total package)
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1.4 Board layout: dimensions
Figure 1.1: Board layout: dimensions (component side)
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Figure 1.2: Board layout: dimensions (solder side)
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CHAPTER
Installation
This chapter explains the setup procedures
of PCA-6774 hardware, including instructions on setting jumpers and connecting
peripherals, switches and indicators. Be
sure to read all safety precautions before
you begin the installation procedure.
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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Jumpers
The PCA-6774 has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your
system to suit your application. The table below lists the functions of the
various jumpers.
Table 2.1: Jumpers
Label Function
J1 CMOS clear
J2 Watchdog timer output selection
J3 COM2 RS232-422-485 Select
2.2 Connectors
Onboard connectors link the PCA-6774 to external devices such as hard
disk drives, a keyboard, or floppy drives. The table below lists the function of each of the board’s connectors
.
Table 2.2: Connectors
Label Function
CN1 Primary IDE Connector
CN2 Secondary IDE Connector
CN3 Floppy Connector
CN4 Printer Port Connector
CN5 CompactFlash Socket
CN6 USB Port 1, 2
CN7 D-SUB VGA Connector
CN8 LAN RJ45 Connector
CN9 COM Port 1
CN10 COM Port 2
CN11 PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Connector
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Table 2.2: Connectors
CN12 External Keyboard Connector
CN14 CPU FAN Connector
CN15 EBX Power Connector
CN16 Power LED & Keyboard Lock
CN17 External Speaker
CN18 Reset Connector
CN19 HDD LED Connector
CN20 ATX Feature Connector
CN21 ATX Soft-on Power Button Connector
CN22 LCD 40-Pin Connector
CN23 LCD 20-Pin Connector
CN24 LCD Backlight Connector
CN25 LVDS Connector
CN27 I/O Daughter Board Connector 1
CN28 I/O Daughter Board Connector 2
CN29 RS485/422 Connector
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2.3 Locating Connectors (component side)
Figure 2.1: Jumper & Connector locations
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2.4 Locating Connectors (solder side)
Figure 2.2: Connectors (solder side)
2.5 Setting Jumpers
You may configure your card to match the needs of your application by
setting jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electric circuit. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected
by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a
jumper, you connect the pins with the clip. To “open” a jumper, you
remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1, 2
and 3. In this case you would connect either pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3.
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open closed closed 2-3
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:
open closed closed 2-3
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your
application, contact your local distributor or sales representative before
you make any changes.
Generally, you simply need a standard cable to make most connections.
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2.6 Clear CMOS (J1)
Warning! To avoid damaging the computer, always turn
off the power supply before setting “Clear
CMOS.” Before turning on the power supply,
set the jumper back to “3.0 V Battery On.”
This jumper is used to erase CMOS data and reset system BIOS information.
The procedure for clearing CMOS is:
1. Turn off the system.
2. Short pin 2 and pin 3.
3. Return jumper to pins 1 and 2.
4. Turn on the system. The BIOS is now reset to its default setting.
Table 2.3: CMOS clear (J1)
*3.0 V normal clear CMOS
* default setting
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2.7 COM2 RS232-422-485 Select (J3)
Table 2.4: COM2 RS232-422-485 Select
PIN RS232* RS422 RS484
1-2 Closed Open Open
3-4 Open Closed Open
5-6 Open Open Closed
2.8 Watchdog timer configuration
An on-board watchdog timer reduces the chance of disruptions which
EMP (electro-magnetic pulse) interference can cause. This is an invaluable protective device for standalone or unmanned applications. Setup
involves one jumper and running the control software (refer to Appendix
A).
2.8.1 Watchdog timer output option (J2)
When the watchdog timer activates (CPU processing has come to a halt),
it can reset the system or generate an interrupt on IRQ11. This can be set
via setting J2 as shown below:
Table 2.5: Watchdog timer output option (J2)
*System reset IRQ 11
* default setting
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2.9 Installing DIMMs
The procedure for installing DIMMs is described below. Please follow
these steps carefully. The number of pins are different on either side of
the breaks, so the module can only fit in one way. DIMM modules have
different pin contacts on each side, and therefore have a higher pin density.
1. Make sure that the two handles of the DIMM socket are in the
“open” position. i.e. The handles remain leaning outward.
2. Slowly slide the DIMM module along the plastic guides on both
ends of the socket.
3. Press the DIMM module right down into the socket, until you hear
a click. This is when the two handles have automatically locked the
memory module into the correct position of the socket.
To remove the memory module, just push both handles outward, and the
module will be ejected from the socket.
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2.10 ATX power control connector (CN20,CN21)
2.10.1 ATX feature connector (CN20) and soft-on power
button connector (CN21)
The PCA-6774 can support an advanced soft power switch function, if an
ATX power supply is used. To enable the soft power switch function:
1. Get the specially designed ATX-to-EBX power cable
(PCA-6774 optional item, Part No. 1703200100)
2. Connect the 3-pin plug of the cable to CN20 (ATX feature connec-
tor).
3. Connect the power on/off button to CN21. (A momentary type of
button should be used.)
Important Make sure that the ATX power supply can take
at least a 10 mA load on the 5 V standby lead
(5VSB). If not, you may have difficulty powering on your system.
to CN1 ATX
features connector
to main power
connector CN8
20-pin
female connector
Figure 2.3: Wiring for ATX soft power switch function
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ATX
power supply
2.11 Printer port connector (CN4)
Normally, the parallel port is used to connect the card to a printer. The
PCA-6774 includes a multi-mode (ECP/EPP/SPP) parallel port accessed
via CN4 and a 26-pin flat-cable connector. You will need an adapter cable
if you use a traditional DB-25 connector. The adapter cable has a 26-pin
connector on one end, and a DB-25 connector on the other.
The parallel port is designated as LPT1, and can be disabled or changed to
LPT2 or LPT3 in the system BIOS setup.
The parallel port interrupt channel is designated to be IRQ7.
You can select ECP/EPP DMA channel via BIOS setup.
2.12 CompactFlash Socket
The PCA-6774 provides a 50-pin socket for CompactFlash card type I/II.
2.12.1 CompactFlash (CN5)
The CompactFlash card shares a secondary IDE channel which can be
enabled/disabled via the BIOS settings.
2.13 Floppy drive connector (CN3)
You can attach up to two floppy drives to the PCA-6774’s on-board controller. You can use any combination of 5.25” (360 KB and 1.2 MB) and/
or 3.5” (720 KB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB) drives.
A 20-pin daisy-chain drive connector cable is required for a dual-drive
system. On one end of the cable is a 20-pin flat-cable connector. On the
other end are two sets of floppy disk drive connectors. Each set consists
of a 34-pin flat-cable connector (usually used for 3.5” drives) and a
printed-circuit board connector (usually used for 5.25” drives).
2.13.1 Connecting the floppy drive
1. Plug the 20-pin flat-cable connector into CN3. Make sure that the
red wire corresponds to pin one on the connector.
2. Attach the appropriate connector on the other end of the cable to
the floppy drive(s). You can use only one connector in the set. The
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set on the end (after the twist in the cable) connects to the A: drive.
The set in the middle connects to the B: drive.
3. If you are connecting a 5.25” floppy drive, line up the slot in the
printed circuit board with the blocked-off part of the cable connec-
tor.
If you are connecting a 3.5” floppy drive, you may have trouble determining which pin is number one. Look for a number printed on the circuit
board indicating pin number one. In addition, the connector on the floppy
drive may have a slot. When the slot is up, pin number one should be on
the right. Check the documentation that came with the drive for more
information.
If you desire, connect the B: drive to the connectors in the middle of the
cable as described above.
In case you need to make your own cable, you can find the pin assignments for the board’s connector in Appendix B.
2.14 IDE connector (CN1,CN2)
The PCA-6774 provides an IDE channel to which you can attach up to
two Enhanced Integrated Device Electronics hard disk drives or CDROM
to the PCA-6774’s internal controller. The PCA-6774's IDE controller
uses a PCI interface. This advanced IDE controller supports faster data
transfer, PIO Mode 3 or Mode 4, UDMA 33/66/100 mode.
2.14.1 Connecting the hard drive
Connecting drives is done in a daisy-chain fashion. It requires one of two
cables (not included in this package), depending on the drive size. 1.8"
and 2.5" drives need a 1 x 44-pin to 2 x 44-pin flat-cable connector. 3.5"
drives use a 1 x 44-pin to 2 x 40-pin connector.
Wire number 1 on the cable is red or blue, and the other wires are gray.
1. Connect one end of the cable to CN1, CN2. Make sure that the red
(or blue) wire corresponds to pin 1 on the connector, which is
labeled on the board (on the right side).
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the Enhanced IDE hard drive,
with pin 1 on the cable corresponding to pin 1 on the hard drive.
(See your hard drive’s documentation for the location of the con-
nector.)
If desired, connect a second drive as described above.
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Unlike floppy drives, IDE hard drives can connect to either end of the
cable. If you install two drives, you will need to set one as the master and
one as the slave by using jumpers on the drives. If you install only one
drive, set it as the master.
2.15 VGA/LCD interface connections
The PCA-6774’s display interface can drive conventional CRT displays
and is capable of driving a wide range of flat panel displays as well,
including passive LCD and active LCD displays. The board has two display connectors: one for standard CRT VGA monitors, and one for flat
panel displays.
2.15.1 CRT display connector (CN7)
CN7 is a standard 15-pin D-SUB connector commonly used for VGA.
Pin assignments for CRT display connector CN7 are detailed in Appendix
B.
2.15.2 Flat panel display connector (CN22)
CN22 consists of a 40-pin connector which can support an 18-bit LCD
panel. It is Hirose’s product no. DF13A-40DP-1.25 V.
The PCA-6774 provides a bias control signal on CN22 that can be used to
control the LCD bias voltage. It is recommended that the LCD bias voltage not be applied to the panel until the logic supply voltage (+5 V or
+3.3 V) and panel video signals are stable. Under normal operation, the
control signal (ENAVEE) is active high. When the PCA-6774’s power is
applied, the control signal is low until just after the relevant flat panel signals are present. CN22 can connect up to 18-bit TFT LCD
.
2.15.3 Extension flat panel connector (CN23)
CN23 consists of a 20-pin connector which is Hirose's product no. DF1320DP-1.25V. The PCA-6774 supports a 36-bit LCD panel which must be
connected to both the CN22 (40-pin) and CN23 (20-pin). The pin assignments for both CN22 and CN23 can be found in Appendix B.
2.15.4 LVDS LCD panel connector (CN25)
The PCA-6774 uses the VIA "Twister T" chip that supports 2 channel
LVDS LCD panel displays. Users can connect to LVDS LCD with CN25.
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2.15.5 Panel type selection (SW1)
SW1 is an 8 segment DIP switch for DSTN/TFT panel type and resolution functions
Table 2.6: S1 Panel Type Select (SW1)
SW
1-1SW1-2
ON ON ON ON TFT 640x480** 18bit (H. V.
ON ON ON OFF TFT 640x480 18bit (Synthetic)
ON ON OFF ON TFT 640x480** N/A
ON ON OFF OFF TFT 640x480** LVDS
ON OFF ON ON DSTN 640x480** 18bit
ON OFF ON OFF TFT 800x600** 18bit (H. V.
ON OFF OFF ON TFT 800x600 18bit (Synthetic)
ON OFF OFF OFF TFT 800x600** LVDS
OFF ON ON ON TFT 800x600** N/A
OFF ON ON OFF DSTN 800x600** 18bit
OFF ON OFF ON TFT 1024x768**36bit (H. V.
OFF ON OFF OFF TFT 1024x768**36bit (Synthetic)
SW
1-3SW1-4 Panel Type & Resolution
Freq)
Freq)
Freq)
OFF OFF ON ON TFT 1024x768**LVDS
OFF OFF ON OFF TFT 1024x768**N/A
OFF OFF OFF ON DSTN 1024x768**18bit
OFF OFF OFF OFF DSTN 1024x768**24bit
* Default setting
** will support in the future
2.16 USB connectors (CN6)
The PCA-6774 board provides up to two USB (Universal Serial Bus)
ports. This gives complete Plug and Play, and hot attach/detach for up to
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127 external devices. The USB interfaces comply with USB specification
Rev. 1.1, and are fuse protected.
The USB interface is accessed through the 5 x 2-pin flat-cable connector,
CN6 (USB1, 2). You will need an adapter cable if you use a standard
USB connector. The adapter cable has a 5 x 2-pin connector on one end
and a USB connector on the other.
The USB interfaces can be disabled in the system BIOS setup.
2.17 Ethernet configuration
The PCA-6774 is equipped with a high performance 32-bit PCI-bus
Ethernet interface which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3u 10/
100Mbps CSMA/CD standards. It is supported by all major network
operating systems.
The PCA-6774 supports 10/100Mbps Ethernet connections with onboard
RJ-45 connectors (CN8).
2.17.1 100Base-T connector (CN8)
10/100Base-T connects to the PCA-6774 via an adapter cable to an 8-pin
polarized header (CN8).
2.17.2 Network boot
The Network Boot feature can be utilized by incorporating the Boot
ROM image files for the appropriate network operating system. The Boot
ROM BIOS files are included in the system BIOS, which is on the utility
CD disc.
2.18 Power connectors (CN14, CN15)
2.18.1 Main power connector, +5 V, +12 V (CN15)
Supplies main power to the PCA-6774 (+5 V), and to devices that require
+12 V.
2.18.2 CPU Fan power supply connector (CN14)
Provides power supply to CPU cooling fan. Only present when +12 V
power is supplied to the board.
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2.19 ATX Power & HDD LED, speaker out Connector (CN16, CN17, CN19)
Next, you may want to install external switches to monitor and control the
PCA-6774. These features are optional: install them only if you need
them. CN16, CN17, CN19 integrated in one connector, which is an 5 x 3
pin header, 180degree, male. It provides connections for a speaker, hard
disk access indicator.
2.19.1 HDD LED (CN19)
The HDD LED indicator for hard disk access is an active low signal
(24mA sink rate).
2.19.2 ATX power LED & KB-LOCK (CN16)
Power supply activity LED indicator and KB_lock function.
2.19.3 Speaker out (CN17)
Support a buzzer function, pin assignment refer to Appendix B.
2.20 COM port connector (CN9,CN10,CN29)
The PCA-6774 provides two serial ports (COM1: RS232 and COM2:
RS422/485) in one COM port connector. It provides connections for
serial devices (a mouse, etc.) or a communication network. You can find
the pin assignments for the COM port connector in Appendix B.
2.21 Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector (CN11)
The PCA-6774 board provides a keyboard connector that supports both a
keyboard and a PS/2 style mouse. In most cases, especially in embedded
applications, a keyboard is not used. If the keyboard is not present, the
standard PC/AT BIOS will report an error or fail during power-on selftest (POST) after a reset. The PCA-6774's BIOS standard setup menu
allows you to select “All, But Keyboard” under the “Halt On” selection.
This allows no-keyboard operation in embedded system applications,
without the system halting under POST.
2.22 External KB/mouse connector (CN12)
In addition to the PS/2 mouse/keyboard connector on the PCA-6774's
rear plate, there is an additional onboard external keyboard connector,
allowing for greater flexibility in system design.
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2.23 Watchdog output (CN18)
It provides connection for watchdog output, detailed pin assignment refer
to Appendix B.
2.24 Daughter card connector (CN27,CN28)
CN27, CN28 are 20-pin 180degree female connectors.With daughter
board, PCA-6774 can support 2 LAN and 4 USB ports. Detailed pin definition you will find in Appendix B.
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3
CHAPTER
Software Configuration
This chapter details the software configuration information. It shows you
how to configure the card to match
your application requirements. Award
System BIOS will be covered in
Chapter 4.
Sections include:
• Introduction
• VGA display software configuration
Chapter 3 Software Configuration
3.1 Introduction
The system BIOS and custom drivers are located in a 256 KB, 32-pin
(JEDEC spec.) Flash ROM device, designated U10. A single Flash chip
holds the system BIOS, VGA BIOS, and network Boot ROM image. The
display can be configured via software. This method minimizes the number of chips and eases configuration. You can change the display BIOS
simply by reprogramming the Flash chip.
3.2 VGA display firmware configuration
The board’s on-board VGA interface supports a wide range of popular
LCD, EL, gas plasma flat panel displays and traditional analog CRT monitors. The optimized shared memory architecture supports an 8/16/32 MB
frame buffer using system memory to provide resolutions of 1280 x 1024
@ 16 bpp, the interface can drive CRT displays with resolutions up to
1024 x 768 @ 16 bpp and 800 x 600 @ 16 bpp.
The VGA interface is configured completely via the software utility, so
you do not have to set any jumpers. Configure the VGA display as follows:
1. Apply power to the board with a color TFT display attached. This
is the default setting for this board. Ensure that the AWD-
FLASH.EXE and *.BIN files are located in the working drive.
NOTE: Ensure that you do not run AWDFLASH.EXE
while your system is operating in EMM386
mode.
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2. At the prompt, type AWDFLASH.EXE and press <Enter>. The
VGA configuration program will then display the following:
Figure 3.1: VGA setup screen
3. At the prompt, enter the new BIN file which supports your display.
When you are sure that you have entered the file name correctly
press <Enter>.
4. The screen will ask if you want to save BIOS? If you change your
mind or have made a mistake, press N to abort and end the setup
procedure. Press Y if you wish to save the existing configuration
before changing it. Then type the name under which you want to
save the current configuration.
5. The prompt will then ask “Are you sure”, Press Y if you want the
new file to be written into the BIOS. Press N to exit the program.
The new VGA configuration will then write to the ROM BIOS chip. This
configuration will remain the same until you run the AWDFLASH.EXE
program and change the settings.
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Chapter 4 Ducks that Need Love!
4
CHAPTER
Award BIOS Setup
This chapter describes how to set BIOS
configuration data.
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Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup
4.1 System test and initialization
These routines test and initialize board hardware. If the routines encounter an error during the tests, you will either hear a few short beeps or see
an error message on the screen. There are two kinds of errors: fatal and
non-fatal. The system can usually continue the boot up sequence with
non-fatal errors. Non-fatal error messages usually appear on the screen
along with the following instructions:
press <F1> to RESUME
Write down the message and press the F1 key to continue the boot up
sequence.
4.1.1 System configuration verification
These routines check the current system configuration against the values
stored in the board’s CMOS memory. If they do not match, the program
outputs an error message. You will then need to run the BIOS setup program to set the configuration information in memory.
There are three situations in which you will need to change the CMOS
settings:
1. You are starting your system for the first time
2. You have changed the hardware attached to your system
3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration informa-
tion has been erased.
The PCA-6774 Series' CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery
backup. The battery backup should last ten years in normal service, but
when it finally runs down, you will need to replace the complete unit.
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4.2 Award BIOS setup
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 CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information
when the power is turned off.
4.2.1 Entering setup
Power on the computer and press <Del> immediately. This will allow you
to enter Setup.
Figure 4.1: BIOS setup program initial screen
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4.2.2 Standard CMOS Features setup
When you choose the Standard CMOS Features option from the Initial
Setup Screen menu, the screen shown below is displayed. This standard
Setup Menu allows users to configure system components such as date,
time, hard disk drive, floppy drive and display. Once a field is highlighted, on-line help information is displayed in the left bottom of the
Menu screen.
Figure 4.2: CMOS Features setup
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4.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features setup
By choosing the Advanced BIOS Features Setup option from the Initial
Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen
contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCA-6774 Series.
Figure 4.3: Advanced BIOS Features setup
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4.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features setup
By choosing the Advanced Chipset Features option from the Initial Setup
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains
the manufacturer’s default values for the PCA-6774 Series.
Figure 4.4: Advanced Chipset Features setup
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4.2.5 Integrated Peripherals
Choosing the Integrated Peripherals option from the Initial Setup Screen
menu should produce the screen below. Here we see the manufacturer’s
default values for the PCA-6774 Series.
Figure 4.5: Integrated Peripherals
4.2.6 Power Management Setup
By choosing the Power Management Setup option from the Initial Setup
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains
the manufacturer’s default values for the PCA-6774 Series.
Figure 4.6: Power Management Setup
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4.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations
By choosing the PnP/PCI Configurations option from the Initial Setup
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains
the manufacturer’s default values for the PCA-6774 Series.
Figure 4.7: PnP/PCI Configurations
4.2.8 PC Health Status
The PC Health Status option displays information such as CPU and motherboard temperatures, fan speeds, and core voltage.
Figure 4.8: PC Health Status
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4.2.9 Frequency/Voltage Control
By choosing the Frequency/Voltage Control option from the Initial Setup
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains
the manufacturer’s default values for the PCA-6774
Figure 4.9: Frequency/Voltage Control
Caution Incorrect settings in Frequency/Voltage Control
may damage the system CPU, video adapter,
or other hardware.
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4.2.10 Load Optimized Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults loads the default system values directly from
ROM. If the stored record created by the Setup program should ever
become corrupted (and therefore unusable), these defaults will load automatically when you turn the PCA-6774 Series system on.
Figure 4.10: Load BIOS defaults screen
4.2.11 Set Password
Note To enable this feature, you should first go to the
Advanced BIOS Features menu, choose the
Security Option, and select either Setup or
System, depending on which aspect you want
password protected. Setup requires a password only to enter Setup. System requires the
password either to enter Setup or to boot the
system.
A password may be at most 8 characters long.
To Establish Password
1. Choose the Set Password option from the CMOS Setup Utility
main menu and press <Enter>.
2. When you see “Enter Password”, enter the desired password and
press <Enter>.
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3. At the “Confirm Password” prompt, retype the desired password,
then press <Enter>.
4. Select Save to CMOS and EXIT, type <Y>, then <Enter>.
To Change Password
1. Choose the Set Password option from the CMOS Setup Utility
main menu and press <Enter>.
2. When you see “Enter Password” enter the existing password and
press <Enter>.
3. You will see “Confirm Password” Type it again, and press <Enter>.
4. Select Set Password again, and at the “Enter Password” prompt,
enter the new password and press <Enter>.
5. At the “Confirm Password” prompt, retype the new password, and
press <Enter>.
6. Select Save to CMOS and EXIT, type <Y>, then <Enter>.
To Disable Password
1. Choose the Set Password option from the CMOS Setup Utility
main menu and press <Enter>.
2. When you see “Enter Password” enter the existing password and
press <Enter>.
3. You will see “Confirm Password” Type it again, and press <Enter>.
4. Select Set Password again, and at the “Enter Password” prompt,
don’t enter anything; just press <Enter>.
5. At the “Confirm Password” prompt, again don’t type in anything;
just press <Enter>.
6. Select Save to CMOS and EXIT, type <Y>, then <Enter>.
4.2.12 Save & Exit Setup
If you select this option and press <Y> then <Enter>, the values entered
in the setup utilities will be recorded in the chipset’s CMOS memory. The
microprocessor will check this every time you turn your system on and
use the settings to configure the system. This record is required for the
system to operate.
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4.2.13 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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PCI SVGA Setup
Introduction
Installation of SVGA drivers
-for Windows 95/98/Me
-for Windows NT/2000/XP
Further information
CHAPTER
5
Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup
5.1 Introduction
The board has an onboard AGP flat panel/VGA interface. The specifications and features are described as follows:
5.1.1 Chipset
The board uses a VIA VT8606 chipset from VIA Technology Inc. for its
AGP/SVGA controller. It supports many popular LCD, and LVDS LCD
displays and conventional analog CRT monitors. The VIA VT8606 VGA
BIOS supports color TFT and DSTN LCD flat panel displays. In addition, it also supports interlaced and non-interlaced analog monitors (color
and monochrome VGA) in high-resolution modes while maintaining
complete IBM VGA compatibility. Digital monitors (i.e. MDA, CGA,
and EGA) are NOT supported. Multiple frequency (multisync) monitors
are handled if they were analog monitors.
5.1.2 Display memory
The TwisterT chip can support 8/16/32MB frame buffer shared with system memory; the VGA controller can drive CRT displays or color panel
displays with resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 16 M colors.
5.1.3 Display types
CRT and panel displays can be used simultaneously. The board can be set
in one of three configurations: on a CRT, on a flat panel display, or on
both simultaneously. The system is initially set to simultaneous display
mode. If you want to enable the CRT display only or the flat panel display
only, please contact VIA Technology Inc., or our sales representative for
detailed information.
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5.2 Installation of the SVGA Driver
Complete the following steps to install the SVGA driver. Follow the procedures in the flow chart that apply to the operating system that you are
using within your board.
Notes: 1. The windows illustrations in this chapter are
intended as examples only. Please follow the
listed steps, and pay attention to the instructions which appear on your screen.
2. For convenience, the CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout this chapter.
5.2.1 Installation for Windows 95
1
1. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "Display", "Settings”,
and "Advanced Properties".
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2. Choose the "Adapter" tab, then press the "Change..." button.
3. Press the "Have Disk" button.
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4. Type in the path:
D:\Biscuit\9577\VGA\Win9x_Me
9577
5. Select the highlighted item, and click the "OK" button.
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6. "S3 GraphicsTwister" appears under the adapter tab. Click the
"Apply" button, then the "OK" button.
7. Press “Yes” to reboot.
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5.2.2 Installation for Windows 98/Me
1. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "Display", and "Set-
tings," then press the "Advanced..." button.
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2. Select “Adapter,” then “Change.”
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3. Press “Next,” then “Display a list....”
4. Press the “Have disk...” button.
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5. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Type in the path
D:\Biscuit\9577\VGA\Win9x_Me
Then press “OK”
9577
6. Select the highlighted item, then click “OK.”
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7. "S3 Graphics Twister" appears under the adapter tab. Click the
"Apply" button.
8. Press “Yes” to reboot.
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5.2.3 Installation for Windows NT
Note: Service Pack X (X = 3, 4, 5, 6,...) must be
installed first, before you install the Windows
NT VGA driver.
1. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and double click the
"Display" icon.
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2. Choose the "Settings" tab, and press the "Display Type" button.
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3. Press the "Change..." button.
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4. Click the "Have Disk..." button.
5. Type the path:
D:\Biscuit\VGA\WinNT
Press the "OK" button.
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6. Select the highlighted item, and click the "OK" button.
7. Press "Yes" to proceed.
8. Press "OK" to reboot.
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5.2.4 Installation for Windows 2000
1. Select "System", "Settings", "Control Panel" and double click the
"system" icon.
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2. Choose the "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)” button.
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3. Choose the "Drive" button, press “Update Driver...” button.
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4. Choose "Display a list of...", then press “Next” button.
5. Choose “Display adapters”, press “Next” button.
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6. Click the “Have Disk” button.
7. Type the path D:\Biscuit\9577\VGA\Win2000 press the “OK” but-
ton.
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8. Press “Finish" to reboot.
5.2.5 Installation for Windows XP
1. Select "System", "Settings", "Control Panel" and double click the
"system" icon.
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2. Choose “Hardware” and “Device Manager”, press “OK” button.
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3. Choose “Video Controller (VGA Compatible), press “OK” button.
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4. Choose "Driver”, “Update Driver”, press “OK” button.
5. Choose “Install from a list.....”, press “Next”.
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6. Choose “Don’t search. I will....”, press “Next” button.
7. Choose “Display adapters”, press “Next” button.
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8. Type the path D:\Biscuit\9577\VGA\WinXP then press “OK” but-
ton.
9577
9. Choose “S3 Graphics Twister + S3 Hotkey” then press “Next” but-
ton.
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10. Press “Finish" to reboot.
5.3 Further Information
For further information about the AGP/VGA installation in your PCA6774, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists,
visit the following web resources:
VIA website: www.via.com.tw
Advantech websites: www.advantech.com
www.advantech.com.tw
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6
CHAPTER
PCI Bus Ethernet Interface
This chapter provides information on
Ethernet configuration.
• Introduction
• Installation of Ethernet drivers for
Windows 98/2000/NT
• Further information
Chapter 6 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface
6.1 Introduction
The board is equipped with a high performance 32-bit Ethernet chipset
which is fully compliant with 802.3u 100BASE-T \Fast Ethernet CSMA/
CD standards (F version) and compliant IEEE 802.3z/ab 1000BAS-T
Gigabit Ethernet (FG version). It is supported by major network operating
systems. It is also both 100Base-T and 10Base-T compatible.
The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ-45 jack. The network boot feature can be utilized by incorporating the boot ROM image files for the
appropriate network operating system. The boot ROM BIOS files are
combined with system BIOS, which can be enabled/disabled in the BIOS
setup.
6.2 Installation of Ethernet driver
Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. You
must know which operating system you are using in your board Series,
and then refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Then just follow the steps described in the flow chart. You will quickly and successfully complete the installation, even if you are not familiar with
instructions for MS-DOS or Windows.
Note: The windows illustrations in this chapter are
examples only. Follow the steps and pay attention to the instructions which appear on your
screen.
6.2.1 Installation for MS-DOS and Windows 3.1
If you want to set up your Ethernet connection under the MS-DOS or
Windows 3.1 environment, you should first check your server system
model. For example, MS-NT, IBM-LAN server, and so on.
Then choose the correct driver to install in your biscuit PC.
The installation procedures for various servers can be found on the supplied CD-ROM, the correct path being:
D:\Biscuit\9577\LAN\82559er\wfw311
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6.2.2 Installation for Windows 98
1. a. Select "Start", "Settings". "Control Panel".
b. Double click "Network".
2. a. Click "Add" and prepare to install network functions.
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3. a. Select the "Adapter" item to add the Ethernet card.
4. a. Click "Have Disk" to install the driver.
5. a. Insert the CD into the D: drive
b. Fill in "D:\Biscuit\9577\LAN\”
c. Click "OK"
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6. a. Choose the "Intel 8255x based PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100)"
b. Click "OK".
7. a. Make sure the configurations of relative items are set correctly.
b. Click "OK" to reboot.
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6.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000
1. Open Device Manager,
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2. Click “Update Driver...”
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3. Click “Next”
4. Select “Network Adapter”, and click “Next”
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5. Select the driver, and click “Next”
6. Click “OK”
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7. Click “Next”
8. Click “Finish”
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9. Click “Yes” to reboot
6.2.4 Installation for Windows NT
1. a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel"
b. Double click "Network"
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2. a. Choose type of network.
b. Click "Next"
3. a. Click "Select from list..."
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4. Click “Have Disk.”
5. a. Insert the Utility CD ROM
b. Fill in the correct path: D:\Biscuit\9577\LAN\82559er\winnt4
c. Click "OK".
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6. Check the highlighted item, and click “OK.”
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7. Click “Next” to continue setup.
8. Choose the networking protocols, then click "Next"
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9. Select the correct Network Services then click "Next"
10. Click “Next” to continue setup.
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11. Click “Next” to start the network.
6.3 Further information
Realtek website: www.realtek.com.tw
Intel website: www.intel.com
Advantech websites: www.advantech.com
www.advantech.com.tw
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Appendix
Programming the
Watchdog Timer
The board is equipped with a watchdog
timer that resets the CPU or generates
an interrupt if processing comes to a
standstill for any reason. This feature
ensures system reliability in industrial
standalone or unmanned environments.
A
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog
Timer
A.1 Supported Input Timing Modes
In order to program the watchdog timer, you must write a program which
writes I/O port address 443 (hex). The output data is a value of time interval. The value range is from 01 (hex) to 3E (hex), and the related time
interval is 1 sec. to 62 sec.
Data Time Interval
01 1 sec.
02 2 sec.
03 3 sec.
04 4 sec.
.
.
.
3E 62 sec.
After data entry, your program must refresh the watchdog timer by
rewriting the I/O port 443 (hex) while simultaneously setting it.
When you want to disable the watchdog timer, your program
should read I/O port 443 (hex).
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