PCI-6872
PCI Socket370 SlotPC, with
VGA/LCD/LVDS/LAN/CFC
and second LAN
User’s Manual
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This manual is for the PCI-6872.
Part No. 2006687200
1st Edition, May, 2004
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Packing List
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:
• 1 PCI-6872 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:1701260125
• 1 EIDE cable p/n:1701400452
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or
sales representative immediately.
Optional item
• 9681000044 PURCH 26-34 Pin FDD CABLE Converter(+5V)
• 1703100260 USB cable adapter (2.00 mm)
• 1703200100 ATX power cable
• CF-HDD-ADP CompactFlash 50-pin to IDE 44-pinadapter
• 1759209100 Fan/Heatsink modile
• 1759209100 Fan/Heatsink module
Model No. List Description
PCI-6872F-00A1 PCI Socket 370 half-sized CPU Card with
VGA/LCD/LVD/LVDS/LAN/CFC
PCI-6872F-02A1 PCI Socket 370 half-sized CPU Card with
VGA/LCD/LVD/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 befor 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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FCC
Caution!
Achtung!
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, incliding interference that may cause undesired operation
This equipment has been tested and found to aomply 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 agaonst harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commerical enviroment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not insalled 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.
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 manufacture. Discard used batteries according to the manufacture’s instruction.
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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ........................................1
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ............................................................................. 3
1.3 Specifications .................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Standard SBC Functions ................................................. 3
1.3.2 VGA/LCD Interface ....................................................... 4
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: dimension(component side)....5
Figure 1.2:Board layout: dimension (solder side)...........6
Chapter 2 Installation .......................................................7
2.1 Jumpers.............................................................................. 8
Table 2.1:Jumpers ...........................................................8
2.2 Connectors......................................................................... 8
Table 2.2:Connectors ......................................................9
2.3 Locating Connectors&Jumpers(component side) ........... 10
Figure 2.1:Jumper & Connector location.....................10
2.4 Locating Connectors(solder side).................................... 11
Figure 2.2:Connectors (soldor side)..............................11
2.5 Setting Jumpers ............................................................... 12
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)................. 15
2.10.1 ATX feature connector (CN20) and soft power switch
connector (CN21).............................................................15
Figure 2.3:Wiring for ATX soft power switch function16
2.11 Printer port connector (CN4)........................................... 16
2.12 CompactFlash Card connector ....................................... 16
2.12.1 CompactFlash (CN5) .................................................... 16
2.13 Floppy drive connector (CN3) ........................................ 17
2.13.1 Connecting the floppy drive ......................................... 17
2.14 IDE connector(CN1,CN2).............................................. 17
2.14.1 Connecting the hard drive............................................. 17
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2.15 VGA/LCD interface connections ................................... 18
2.15.1 CRT display connector (CN7) ...................................... 18
2.15.2 Flat panel display connector (CN22)............................ 18
2.15.3 Extension flat panel connector(CN23) ........................ 18
2.15.4 LVDS LCD panel connector (CN25) .......................... 18
2.15.5 Panel type selection(SW1) ............................................ 19
Table 2.6: S1 Panel Type Select (SW1) .......................19
2.16 USB connectors (CN6).................................................... 19
2.17 Ethernet configuration..................................................... 20
2.17.1 100Base-T connector (CN8)......................................... 20
2.17.2 Network boot ................................................................ 20
2.18 Power connectors (CN14, CN15).................................... 20
2.18.1 Main power connector, +5 V, +12 V (CN15)............... 20
2.18.2 CPU Fan power supply connector (CN14)................... 20
2.19 ATX Power & HDD LED, speaker out Connector (CN16,
CN17, CN19)................................................................................20
2.19.1 HDD LED (CN19)........................................................ 21
2.19.2 ATX power LED&KB-LOCK (CN16) ........................ 21
2.19.3 Speaker out(CN17) ...................................................... 21
2.20 COM port connector(CN9,CN10, CN29) ....................... 21
2.21 Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector (CN11) ................ 21
2.22 External KB/mouse connector (CN12) .......................... 21
2.23 Watchdog output (CN18) ................................................ 21
2.24 Daughter card connector (CN27,CN28)......................... 22
Chapter 3 Software Configuration .................................23
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 24
3.2 VGA display firmware configuration ............................. 24
Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup.........................................27
4.1 System test and initialization........................................... 28
4.1.1 System configuration verification................................. 28
4.2 Award BIOS setup .......................................................... 29
4.2.1 Entering setup .............................................................. 29
4.2.2 Standard CMOS Features setup .................................... 30
4.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features setup .................................... 31
4.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features setup ................................. 32
4.2.5 Integrated Peripherals ................................................... 33
4.2.6 Power Management Setup ............................................ 33
4.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................ 34
4.2.8 PC Health Status ........................................................... 34
4.2.9 Frequency/Voltage Control........................................... 35
4.2.10 Load Optimized Defaults .............................................. 36
4.2.11 Set Password ................................................................. 36
Figure 4.11:Establish Password.....................................37
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4.2.12 Save & Exit Setup......................................................... 38
4.2.13 Exit Without Saving...................................................... 38
Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup ............................................39
5.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 40
5.1.1 Chipset .......................................................................... 40
5.1.2 Display memory............................................................ 40
5.1.3 Display types................................................................. 40
5.2 Installation of the SVGA Driver ..................................... 41
5.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 ......................................... 41
5.2.2 Installation for Windows 98/Me ................................... 45
5.2.3 Installation for Windows NT ........................................ 50
5.2.4 Installation for Windows 2000 ..................................... 56
5.2.5 Installation for Windows XP ........................................ 61
5.3 Further Information......................................................... 67
Chapter 6 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...........................69
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 .............87
A.1 Supported Input Timing Modes ...................................... 88
Appendix B Pin Assignments ............................................91
B.1 ATX power feature connector(CN20)............................. 92
Table B.1:ATX power feature connector (CN20)........ 92
B.2 Parallel Port Connector(CN4) ......................................... 93
B.3 Floppy Disk Drive Disk connector (CN3) ...................... 93
Table B.3:Floppy Disk Drive Connector (CN3) ...........93
B.4 IDE Hard Drive Connector (CN1,CN2).......................... 94
Table B.4:IDE HDD connector (CN1,CN2) .................94
B.5 ConpactFlash card connector (CN5)............................... 95
Table B.5:CompactFlash Card Connector(CN5) ..........95
B.6 CRT Display Connector (CN7)....................................... 96
Table B.6:CRT Display Connector (CN7) ...................96
B.7 USB Connector (CN6) .................................................... 97
Table B.7:USB Connector (CN6) .................................97
B.8 LAN, RJ45 Connector (CN8).......................................... 97
Table B.8:LAN, RJ45 Connector (CN8) ......................97
B.9 Main Power Connector (CN15) ...................................... 98
Table B.9:Main Power Connector(CN15) ....................98
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B.10 ATX power LED and KB-Lock connector (CN16) ........ 99
Table B.10:ATX Power LED and KB-Lock Connec-
tor(CN16) ..........................................................99
B.11 Speaker Out (CN17)........................................................ 99
Table B.11:Speaker Out(CN17) ...................................99
B.12 Watchdog output connector (CN18) ............................ 100
Table B.12:Watchdog Output Connector(CN18) .......100
B.13 HDD LED (CN19) ........................................................ 100
Table B.13:HDD LED(CN19) ....................................100
B.14 PowerButton (CN21).................................................... 101
Table B.14:Power Button(CN21) ...............................101
B.15 Flat Panel Connector (CN22)........................................ 102
Table B.15:Flat Panel Connector(CN22) ...................102
B.16 Extension flat panel connector (CN23)......................... 103
Table B.16:Extension Flat Panel Connector(CN23) ..103
B.17 LVDS LCD connector (CN25) ..................................... 104
Table B.17:LVDS LCD Connector(CN25) ................104
B.18 COM Connector (CN9, CN10, CN29) ............ 104
Table B.18:COM connector (CN9, CN10, CN29) .....104
B.19 COM2 Extension connector RS422-RS485(CN29)...... 105
Table B.19:COM2 Extension Connector RS422-
RS485(CN29) .................................................105
B.20 LCD Inverter Backlight Connector (CN24).................. 105
Table B.20:LCD Inverter Backlight Connector(CN24)
.........................................................................105
B.21 Keyboard and PS/2Mouse Connector (CN11) ...... 106
Table B.21:Keyboard and mouse connector (CN11) .106
B.22 CPU Fan Power connector(CN14)................................ 106
Table B.22:FAN connector (CN14) ...........................106
B.23 External KB/Mouse connector (CN12)......................... 107
Table B.23:External KB/Mouse Connector(CN12) ...107
B.24 I/O daughter board connector1(CN27) ......................... 107
Table B.24:I/O Daughter Board Connector1(CN27) .107
B.25 I/O daughter board connector1 (CN28) ........................ 108
Table B.25:I/O Daughter Board Connector1(CN28) .108
Appendix D System Assignments.....................................109
D.1 System I/O Ports............................................................ 110
Table D.1:System I/O ports ........................................110
D.2 1st MB memory map..................................................... 111
Table D.2:1st MB memory map .................................111
D.3 DMA channel assignments............................................ 111
Table D.3:DMA channel assignments ........................111
D.4 Interrupt assignments .................................................... 112
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Table D.4:Interrupt assignments .................................112
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1
CHAPTER
General Information
This chapter gives background
information on the PCI-6872.
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Features
• Specifications
• Board layout and dimensions
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Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
Advantech's new PCI-6872 is a new Socket 370 half-sized CPU card
that will support up to 1.26GHz Pentium III with 512KB using VIA
VT8606"TwisterT" 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 PCI 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 TwisterT chip with Integrated Savage4 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 PCI-6872 board can support a second LAN at
10/100Mbps
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1.2 Features
• Supports Socket 370 for VIA C3 and Intel processors up to
Pentium III 1.26GHz with 512K (Tualatin).
• PCI bus half-sized CPU card
• Supports selectable LAN(1 x 10/100BASE-T LAN or 2 x 10/
100BASE-T 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.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Standard SBC Functions
• CPU: Supports Socket 370 for VIA C3 and Intel processors up to PentiumIII 1.26 GHz with 512K cache (Tualatin)
• System chipsets: VIA VT8606"TwisterT"+VT82C686B
• BIOS: Award 2Mb Flash memory BIOS
• System memory: One DIMM socket accepts 64 MB up to 512 MB
SDRAM
• 2nd cache memory: 128/256/512KB on Celeron/PentiumIII processor,
or 64 KB on the VIA C3 processor
• Enhanced IDE interface: One channel supports up to two EIDE
devices. Supports ATA-100, ATA-33 and PIO modes.Compact Flash
Card ocuppies secondary master.
• FDD interface: Supports one FDD.
• 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 mode
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• Keyboard/mouse connector: Supports standard PC/AT keyboard and a
PS/2 mouse
• Power management: Supports power saving modes 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"TwisterT" chip with integrated Savage4 2D/3D/
Video Accelerator
• Frame buffer: Supports 8/16/32MB frame buffer with system memory
• Interface: 4X AGP VGA/LCD interface, Support for up to 36 bit TFT
• Display modes:
CRT Modes: 1280 x 1024@16bpp (60Hz),
1024 x 768@16bpp (85Hz),
LCD/Simultaneous Modes:
1280 x 1024@16bpp (60Hz),
1024 x 768@16bpp (60Hz);
LVDS interface:
Supports LVDS interface.
1.3.3 Solid State disk
• Supports One 50-pin socket for CFC Type I/II
1.3.4 PCI bus Ethernet interface
• Chipset: Intel 82551ER
• Ethernet interface: IEEE 802.3u compatible10/100Base-T interface.
Supports selectable LAN 1 x 10/100base-T LAN or 2 x 10/100baseT LAN(Optional )
•
I/O address switchless setting
1.3.5 Mechanical and Environmental
• Dimensions (L x W): 185 x 122 mm(7.28” x 4.80”)
• Power supply voltage: +5 V, +12V ±5%
• Power requirements:
• Max:
5.68 A @ +5 V, 0.15 A @+12 V
Typical:
5.5 A @ +5 V, (with PC133 256MB SDRAM,1.26 GHz)
0.11 A @ +12 V, (with PC133 256MB SDRAM,1.26 GHz)
• Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F)
• Operating humidity: 0% ~ 90% Relative Humidity, Non condensing
• Weigh t: 0.27 kg (weight of total package)
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1.4 Board layout: dimensions
Figure 1.1: Board layout: dimension(component side)
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Figure 1.2: Board layout: dimension (solder side)
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CHAPTER
Installation
This chapter explains the setup procedures
of PCI-6872 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 PCI-6872 has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your
system to suit your application. The table below lisits the function 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
On-board connectors link the PCI-6872 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
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Table 2.2: Connectors
Label Function
CN1 Primary IDE connector
CN2 Secondary IDE connector
CN3 FDD connector
CN4 Parallel port connector
CN5 CompactFlash Card connector
CN6 USB1, USB2 connector
CN7 VGA connector
CN8 10/100MHz LAN connector
CN9 COM1 connector
CN10 COM2 connector
CN11 PS/2 Keyboard&Mouse connector
CN12 External Keyboard
CN14 CPU FAN
CN15 Main Power connector(EBX)
CN16 Power LED&Keyboard Lock
CN17 External speaker
CN18 Reset connector
CN19 HDD LED connector
CN20 ATX Power feature connector
CN21 ATX Soft-ON Power Button connector
CN22 LCD 40 PIN connector
CN23 LCD 20 PIN connector2
CN24 LCD BackLight connector
CN25 LVDS connector
CN27 I/O Daughter Card connector1
CN28 I/O Daughter Card connector2
CN29 RS485/422 Connector
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2.3 Locating Connectors&Jumpers(component side)
Figure 2.1: Jumper & Connector location
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2.4 Locating Connectors(solder side)
Figure 2.2: Connectors (soldor side)
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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.
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:
PIN RS232* RS422 RS484
1-2 Closed Open Open
3-4 Open Closed Open
5-6 Open Open Closed
COM2 RS232-422-485 Select
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.
2.10 ATX power control connector (CN20,CN21)
2.10.1 ATX feature connector (CN20) and soft power
switch connector (CN21)
The PCI-6872 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
(PCI-6872 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.
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to CN1 ATX
features connector
ATX
power supply
to main power
connector CN8
20-pin
female connector
Figure 2.3: Wiring for ATX soft power switch function
2.11 Printer port connector (CN4)
Normally, the parallel port is used to connect the card to a printer. The
PCI-6872 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 Card connector
The PCI-6872 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.
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2.13 Floppy drive connector (CN3)
You can attach one 3.5" floppy drive to the the PCI-6872's onboard controller. This is useful for notebooks, for example.
A daisy-chain drive cable converter (part no. 9681000044) is required for
a single floppy system. A 34-pin flat-cable connector is fitted on one end
of the cable converter, while the other end has one floppy disk drive connector. It consists of a 34-pin flat-cable connector (for the 3.5" drives).
2.13.1 Connecting the floppy drive
1. Plug the 34-pin flat-cable connector into the cable converter. Make
sure that the red wire corresponds to pin 1 on the connector.
2. Attach the appropriate conector at the other end of the cable to the
floppy drive(s). You can use only one connector in the set. The set at the
other end (after the twist in the cable) connects to the A: drive.
When connecting a 3.5" floppy drive, you may have some difficulties in
determining which pin is number one. Look for a number on the circuit
board indicating pin number one. In addition, you should check if the
connector on the floppy drive has an extra slot. If the slot is up pin number one should be on the right. Please refer to any documentation that
came with the drive for more information.
If your cable needs to be custom made, you can find the pin assignments
for the board's connector in Appendix C.
2.14 IDE connector(CN1,CN2)
The PCI-6872 provides two IDE channel to which you can attach up to
four Enhanced Integrated Device Electronics hard disk drives or
CDROM to the PCI-6872’s internal controller. The PCI-6872'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. The cable depending
on the drive size. 1 x 40-pin flat cable(p/n: 1701400452) is packing in
PCI-6872's package.
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).
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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 connector.)
If desired, connect a second drive as described above.
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 PCI-6872’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
C
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 PCI-6872 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 PCI-6872’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 PCI-6872 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 C.
2.15.4 LVDS LCD panel connector (CN25)
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The PCI-6872 uses the VIA "TwisterT" chip that supports 2 channel
LVDS LCD panel displays. Users can connect to LVDS LCD with CN25.
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
1-1SW1-2SW1-3SW1-4 Panel Type & Resolution
ON ON ON ON TFT 640x480** 18bit (H. V. Freq)
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. Freq)
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. Freq)
OFF ON OFF OFF TFT 1024x768** 36bit (Synthetic)
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 PCI-6872 board provides up to two USB (Universal Serial Bus)
ports. This gives complete Plug and Play, and hot attach/detach for up to
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
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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 PCI-6872 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 PCI-6872 supports 10/100Mbps Ethernet connections with onboard
RJ-45 connectors(CN8)
2.17.1 100Base-T connector (CN8)
10/100Base-T connects to the PCI-6872 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 PCI-6872 (+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.
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
PCI-6872. These features are optional: install them only if you need
them. CN16, CN17, CN19 integrated in one connector, which is an 5x3
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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 funcation.
2.19.3 Speaker out(CN17)
Support a buzzer function, pin assignment refer to Appendix C.
2.20 COM port connector(CN9,CN10, CN29)
The PCI-6872 provides two serial ports (COM1: RS-232 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 C.
2.21 Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector (CN11)
The PCI-6872 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 PCI-6872'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 PCI-6872's rear
plate, there is an additional onboard external keyboard
connector, allowing for greater flexibility in system design.
2.23 Watchdog output (CN18)
It provides connection for watchdog output, detailed pin assignment refer
to appendix.
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2.24 Daughter card connector (CN27,CN28)
CN27, CN28 are 20 pin 180degree female connectors.With daughter
board, PCI-6872 can support 2 LAN and 4 USB ports. Detailed pin definition you will find in appendixB.
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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 AWDFLASH.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 ìDo you want to save BIOS?î. 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 ìAre you sure to program?î. 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 bootup
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 PCI-6872 Series' CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery
backup. The battery backup should last at least three 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 PCI-6872 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 PCI-6872 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 PCI-6872 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 PCI-6872 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 PCI-6872 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 PCI-6872
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 PCI-6872 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>.
Figure 4.11: Establish Password
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>.
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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.
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
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CHAPTER
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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 Twister 8606T 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 VIA8606T
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 as if they were analog monitors.
5.1.2 Display memory
The Twister 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 PCI-6872.
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 "E" throughout this chapter.
5.2.1 Installation for Windows 95
Step 1. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "Display", "Settings”,
and "Advanced Properties".
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Step 2. Choose the "Adapter" tab, then press the "Change..." button.
Step 3. Press the "Have Disk" button.
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Step 4. Type in the path:
D:\Biscuit\9577\VGA\Win9x_Me
Step 5. Select the highlighted item, and click the "OK" button.
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Step 6. "S3 GraphicsTwister" appears under the adapter tab. Click the
"Apply" button, then the "OK" button
Step 7. Press “Yes” to reboot.
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5.2.2 Installation for Windows 98/Me
Step 1. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "Display", and "Set-
tings," then press the "Advanced..." button.
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Step 2. Select “Adapter,” then “Change.”
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Step 3. Press “Next,” then “Display a list....”
Step 4. Press the “Have disk...” button.
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Step 5. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Type in the path
D:\Biscuit\9577\VGA\Win9x_Me
Then press “OK”
Step 6. Select the highlighted item, then click “OK.”
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Step 7. "S3 Graphics Twister"appears under the adapter tab. Click the
"Apply" button.
Step 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.
Step 1. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and double click the
"Display" icon.
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Step 2. Choose the "Settings" tab, and press the "Display Type" button.
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Step 3. Press the "Change..." button.
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Step 4. Click the "Have Disk..." button.
Step 5. Type the path:
D:\Biscuit\VGA\WinNT
Press the "OK" button.
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Step 6. Select the highlighted item, and click the "OK" button.
Step 7. Press "Yes" to proceed.
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Step 8. Press "OK" to reboot.
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5.2.4 Installation for Windows 2000
Step 1. Select "System", "Settings", "Control Panel" and double click the
"system" icon.
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Step 2. Choose the "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)” button.
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Step 3. Choose the "Drive" button, press “Update Driver...” button.
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Step 4. Choose "Display a list of..." , then press “Next” button.
Step 5. Choose “Display adapters”, press “Next” button.
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Step 6. Click the “Have Disk” button.
Step 7. Type the path D:\Biscuit\9577\VGA\Win2000 press the “OK”
button.
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Step 8. Press “Finish" to reboot.
5.2.5 Installation for Windows XP
Step 1. Select “Start,” “Settings,””System,” “Control Panel” and double
click the “system” icon.
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Step 2. Choose “Hardware” and “Device Manager”, press “OK” button”
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Step 3. Choose “Video Controller (VGA Compatible), press “OK” but-
ton
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Step 4. Choose "Driver”, “Update Driver”, press “OK” button.
Step 5. Choose “Install from a list.....” , press “Next”
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Step 6. Choose “Don’t search. I will....”, press “Next” button.
Step 7. Choose “Display adapters”, press “Next” button.
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Step 8. Type the path D:\Biscuit\9577\VGA\WinXP then press “OK”
button.
Step 9. Choose “S3 Graphics Twister + S3 Hotkey” then press “Next”
button.
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Step 10. Press “Finish" to reboot.
5.3 Further Information
For further information about the AGP/VGA installation in your PCI6872, 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, right click “Ethernet Controller” and
choose “properties.”
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2. Choose the “Driver” tab ; press “Update Driver...”button
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3. Choose “Display a list of......,” then press “Next” button
4. Choose “Network adapters;” press “Next” button
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5. Click the “Have Disk” button
6. Type the path to the Windows 2000 LAN drivers on your driver
CD, and press the “OK” button.
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7. Select “Realtek RTL8139/810X Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC,”
and click “Next.”
8. Press “Finish” to reboot.
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9. In the System Setting Change window, click “Yes” to restart your
computer.
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).
The following example shows how you might program the watchdog
timer in BASIC:
10 REM Watchdog timer example program
20 OUT &H443, data REM Start and restart the
watchdog
30 GOSUB 1000 REM Your application task #1
40 OUT &H443, data REM Reset the timer
50 GOSUB 2000 REM Your application task #2
60 OUT &H443, data REM Reset the timer
70 X=INP (&H443) REM Disable the watchdog timer
80 END
1000 REM Subroutine #1, your application task
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