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A. I/O Port Address Map .................................................. 48
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) ...................................... 49
C. Digital I/O Sample Code .............................................. 50
D. Watchdog Timer Configuration ................................... 55
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Product Description
IB897 is a 3.5-inch single board computer based on the Intel
E3800 series processors. It supports two DDR3L SODIMM sockets for
a maximum memory capacity of 8GB.
IB897 features the Intel® Gen7 w/4EUs graphics engines and has both
CRT and DisplayPort video display interface, and 24-bit LVDS dual
channel interface with the use of the NXP PTN3460 device.
Onboard connections are available for two SATAII ports, two COM
ports, one USB 3.0 ports, four USB2.0 ports, audio, two Mini PCI-e(x1)
slots, and Micro SD. Power input is made with a +9V~+30V DC in
interface.
IB897 Features:
Supports Atom
Two DDR3L SO-DIMM, 1066/1333 MHz, Max. 8GB memory
Integrated graphics for VGA, DP displays
2x SATA II connectors
2x COM port connectors
2x Mini-PCIe(x1) slot (w/ USB/mSATA support)
2x GbE (RJ-45) connectors
24-bit dual channel LVDS
Micro SD
9V to 30V DC-in power connector
TM
E3800 series SoC processors
®
AtomTM
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Product Name
IB897 [default silk screen model # on PCB is IB897]
Intel® Gen7 w/4EUs graphics engines (@ 542MHz/792MHz [Turbo])
Supports DX 11, OGL 3.0, OCL 1.1, OGLES 2.0,
DP x 1; CRT x 1 via pin header
LVDS
24-bit dual channel via NXP PTN3460 thru eDP
LAN
Intel I210IT PCIe Gigabit LAN x 2
[9mm x 9mm @ 64-QFN, -40゚C to +85゚C]
USB
Intel® AtomTM SoC built-in USB host controller
Support USB 2.0 x 4 ports; USB 3.0 x 1 port,
USB 2.0 x4 ports (Thru SMSC HUB USB2514)
Serial ATA
Intel® AtomTM SoC built-in SATA II controller, supports 2 ports
Audio
Intel® AtomTM SoC built-in HD Audio controller + Realtek ALC269QHD
Codec w/class-D speaker amplifier (2.3W per channel @ 5V power
supply) [7mm x 7mm @ 48-QFN]; support 2-channel audio out + amp
LPC I/O
Nuvoton NCT5523D [64-pin LQFP, 7x7x1.4mm]
- COM #1 (RS232/422/485) [EXAR SP339EER1 x 1 for jumper-less]
- COM #2 (RS-232 only)
[Hardware Monitor]: 2x thermal inputs; 2x voltage monitoring
Digital IO
4 in & 4 out
Expansion Slots
Mini PCI-e socket x2 (1xFull-size + 1xHalf-size)
**Full-sized MiniPCIe (1x) support mSATA**
Edge Connector
DB9 for COM1, DisplayPort, RJ45 x 2 for LAN 1 & 2
USB 2.0 vertical connector x 1 (from SoC)
USB 3.0 vertical connector x 1 (from SoC)
LED indicators (red + green) x1 for power and HDD status
Power button x 1
Onboard
Header/
Connector
2x8 pin header for CRT
2x4 pin header for 2x USB 2.0 (from SMSC HUB USB2514)
DF20 socket connector x2 for 24-bit dual channel LVDS
4-pin box header for backlight/brightness control (PWM)
2x6 pin box header for audio, 4-pin header for speaker
2x5 pin box header for COM2
2x5 pin headers for LPC (80-port card debugging purpose)
Mini PCI-e(1x) connector x2, 5 pins box header for smart battery
SATA connector x2 for SATA device
4-pin power connector (JST type, for SATA device)
2-pin connector for power input, Micro SD slot (type 3.3V)
Watchdog
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
Power
Connector
9V ~ 30V DC-in thru onboard 2-pin connector
Others
iSMART 2.0 [Auto-scheduler / Power resume]
OS Support
Windows 8 / Embedded; Windows 7 / Embedded, Linux
RoHS / REACH/
CE /FCC
Yes / Yes / Yes / Class B
Operating
Temperature
-40゚C to +85゚C
Board Size
102mm x 147mm
Specifications
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Checklist
Your IB897 package should include the items listed below.
The IB897 SBC
This User’s Manual
1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
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Board Dimensions
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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the IB897 in order to set up a workable system. The topics
covered are:
Installing the Memory .......................................................................... 6
Setting the Jumpers .............................................................................. 7
Connectors on IB897 ................................................................ ......... 11
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Installing the Memory
The IB897 board supports TWO DDR3L memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 8GB DDR3L memory type.
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR3L modules, locate the memory slot on the board and
perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DDR3L module so that the key of the DDR3L module
aligned with that on the memory slot.
2. Gently push the DDR3L module in an upright position until the clips
of the slot close to hold the DDR3L module in place when the
DDR3L module touches the bottom of the slot.
3. To remove the DDR3L module, press the clips with both hands.
** Channel-A slot must be installed with
memory module for booting up**
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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on IB897 to select various settings and features
according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you
have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following
lists the connectors on IB897 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on IB897 ................................................................. 8
JP2: LVDS Panel Brightness Control Selection .................................... 9
J5: LVDS Panel Power Selection ......................................................... 9
JP5: Clear ME Contents ..................................................................... 10