Advanced Digital I/O, aDIO, a2DIO, Autonomous SmartCal, cpuModule, dspFramework, dspModule, IDAN, HiDAN,
HiDANplus, “MIL Value for COTS prices”, multiPort, and PC/104EZ are trademarks, and “Accessing the Analog World”,
dataModule, RTD, and the RTD logo are registered trademarks of RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. PS/2, PC/XT,
PC/AT, and IBM are trademarks of International Business Machines Inc. MS-DOS, Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98,
and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
ROM-DOS is a trademark of Datalight, Inc. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. PC/104 is a registered
trademark of PC/104 Consortium. All other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective
owners.
Contents and specifications within this manual are subject to change without notice.
Revision History
RevisionDateReason for Change
A12/13/06Initial release
B07/26/06Added section to Chapter 3 with instructions for installing an ATA/IDE Disk Chip
Removed the “Preliminary” tag on the cover sheet
Added section describing proper grounding techniques
C10/02/06Added block diagrams to Appendix C to show the dimensions and connectors of the IDAN
CMX158886 that includes a PCI to ISA bridge board
Added “Network Boot” bullet to list of board features
Removed references to 1.1 GHz Pentium M processor
D11/29/06Described +3.3 V source for FP_VCC, and added footnote for DDC signals (see Table 13 on page 33)
Added section to Chapter 4: DVMT Mode Select—page 79
Removed table describing solder jumpers (see footnote of Table 62 on page 87)
Added height of Mini Fan Heatsink (see Physical Dimensions on page 89)
Made correction to IDAN SVGA connector pinout table (see Table 71 on page 101)
Added dimension of heatsink fins on IDAN frames (see page 96 and page 104)
This manual provides comprehensive hardware and software information for users developing with the
CMX158886 PC/104-Plus cpuModule.
Note Read the specifications beginning on page 12 prior to designing with the cpuModule.
This manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1Introduction
introduces main features and specifications
Chapter 2Getting Started
provides abbreviated instructions to get started quickly
Chapter 3Connecting the cpuModule
provides information on connecting the cpuModule to peripherals
Chapter 4Using the cpuModule
provides information to develop applications for the cpuModule, including general
cpuModule information, detailed information on storing both applications and system
functions, and using utility programs
Appendix AHardware Reference
lists jumper locations and settings, physical dimensions, and processor thermal
management
Appendix BTroubleshooting
offers advice on debugging problems with your system
Appendix CIDAN™ Dimensions and Pinout
provides connector pinouts for the cpuModule installed in an RTD Intelligent Data
Acquisition Node (IDAN) frame
Appendix DAdditional Information
lists sources and websites to support the cpuModule installation and configuration
Appendix ELimited Warranty
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CMX158886 cpuModules
RTD's CMX158886 cpuModule represents the latest in high-performance embedded computing solutions. It
includes 400 MHz source-synchronous Front Side Bus (FSB), on-die 2 MB (PX) or 512kB (CX) L2 cache, and data
pre-fetch logic. It uses a 333MHz DDR-SDRAM controller that can support up to 2.7 G-Bytes per second of
memory bandwidth. All memory chips are soldered directly onto the board. The Pentium-M (PX) processor
features Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology, which enables real-time dynamic switching between multiple
voltage and frequency points. This results in optimal performance without compromising low power.
The video interface is provided by an Analog SVGA output and an LVDS flat panel output. The two outputs are
independent, and can display separate images and display timings. Maximum resolution is 2048 x 1536.
High-speed peripheral connections include USB 2.0, with up to 480 Mb/sec data throughput. An ATA-100/66/33
IDE controller provides a fast connection to the hard drive. Network connectivity is provided by an integrated
10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller. Other features include two RS-232/422/485 COM ports, Parallel Port, and
AC97 audio.
RTD has gone the extra mile to include additional advanced features for maximum flexibility. These include an
ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket that allows a true IDE drive to be attached to the board, either socketed or soldered.
A MultiPort can be configured as a standard EPP/ECP parallel port, a floppy drive port, or an Advanced Digital
I/O (aDIO) port. The DDR-SDRAM controller on selected models uses Error-Correcting-Codes (ECC) to correct
single bit memory errors, and detect two-bit memory errors, providing for a more robust memory system.
SDRAM is soldered directly to the board for high vibration resistance. The CMX158886 is also available in a
rugged, fanless IDAN enclosure.
SVGA
Video
(CN18)
LVDS Flat
Panel
(CN19)
COM2
(CN8)
USB 2.0
(CN17)
Ethernet
(CN20)
ATA /I D E
Disk Chip
(U16)
Cont. Fan
(CN14)
Power
Mngmt.
(CN12)
Auxiliary Power
(CN3)
PCI Bus (CN16)
Battery
(CN13)
EIDE (CN10)
Audio
(CN11)
COM1
(CN7)
Switched
Fan
(CN15)
multiPort
(CN6)
Multi-
Function
(CN5)
ISA Bridge Link
(CN4)
Figure 1CMX158886 cpuModule (top view)
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (PX only)
Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology has revolutionized thermal and power management by giving
application software greater control over the processor’s operating frequency and input voltage. Systems can
easily manage power consumption dynamically. Today’s embedded systems are demanding greater performance
at equivalent levels of power consumption. Legacy hardware support for backplanes, board sizes and thermal
solutions have forced design teams to place greater emphasis on power and thermal budgets. Intel has extended
architectural innovation for saving power by implementing new features such as Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology allows the processor performance and power consumption
levels to be modified while a system is functioning. This is accomplished via application software, which changes
the processor speed and the processor core voltage while the system is operating. A variety of inputs such as
system power source, processor thermal state, or operating system policy are used to determine the proper
operating state.
The software model behind Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology has ultimate control over the frequency and
voltage transitions. This software model is a major step forward over previous implementations of Intel
SpeedStep technology. Legacy versions of Intel SpeedStep technology required hardware support through the
chipset. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology has removed the chipset hardware requirement and only requires
the support of the voltage regulator, processor and operating system. Centralization of the control mechanism
and software interface to the processor, and reduced hardware overhead has reduced processor core
unavailability time to 10 μs from the previous generation unavailability of 250 μs.
Thermal Monitor
The Intel ® Thermal Monitor is a feature on the CMX158886 that automatically initiates a SpeedStep transition
or throttles the CPU when the CPU exceeds its thermal limit. The maximum temperature of the processor is
defined as the temperature that the Thermal Monitor is activated. The thermal limit and duty cycle of the
Thermal Monitor cannot be modified.
Error-Correction Codes (Selected Models Only)
The Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) may be configured in the BIOS setup to operate in an
Error-Correction-Code (ECC) data integrity mode. ECC mode allows multiple bit error detection and single bit
error correction. The GMCH generate an 8-bit code word for each 64-bit Qword of memory, and performs a full
Qword write at a time so that an 8-bit code is sent with each write. Since the code word covers a full Qword,
writes of less than a Qword require a read-merge-write operation. Consider a Dword write to memory. In this
case, when in ECC mode, GMCH will read the Qword where the addressed Dword will be written, merge in the
new Dword, generate a code covering the new Qword and finally write the entire Qword and code back to
memory. Any correctable (single-bit) errors detected during the initial Qword read are corrected before merging
the new Dword.
Memory with ECC enabled requires additional system memory resources. This will cause the integrated graphics
engine to have less memory bandwidth for access to the graphics frame buffer. Because of this, the display may
flicker at high resolutions when the graphics processor is fully utilized and ECC is enabled. ECC memory is
supported with internal graphics only.
aDIO with Wake-on-aDIO
RTD’s exclusive multiPort™ allows the parallel port to be configured as an Advanced Digital I/O (aDIO™), ECP/
EPP parallel port, or a floppy drive. aDIO™ is 16 digital bits configured as 8 bit-direction programmable and 8-bit
port-direction programmable I/O giving you any combination of inputs and outputs. Match, event, and strobe
interrupt modes mean no more wasting valuable processor time polling digital inputs. Interrupts are generated
when the 8 bit-direction programmable digital inputs match a pattern or on any value change event. Bit masking
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allows selecting any subgroup of eight bits. The strobe input latches data into the bit-programmable port and
generates an interrupt. Any of the interrupt modes can be used to generate a wake event from any
standby/powerdown mode.
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Ordering Information
The CMX158886 cpuModule is available with a 1.4 GHz Pentium-M processor, or a 1.0 GHz Celeron-M processor
and 512 or 1024 MB of DDR SDRAM. The cpuModule can also be purchased as part of an Intelligent Data
Acquisition Node (IDAN™) building block, which consists of the cpuModule and a milled aluminum IDAN frame.
The IDAN building block can be used in just about any combination with other IDAN building blocks to create
a simple but rugged PC/104 stack. Refer to Appendix C, IDAN™ Dimensions and Pinout, for more information. The
CMX158886 cpuModule can also be purchased as part of a custom-built RTD HiDAN™ or HiDANplus High
Reliability Intelligent Data Acquisition Node. Contact RTD for more information on its high reliability
PC/PCI-104 systems.
CMX158886 Model Options
The basic cpuModule model options are shown below. Refer to the RTD website (www.rtd.com) for more
detailed ordering information.
For maximum flexibility, RTD does not provide cables with the cpuModule. You may wish to purchase the
CMX158886 cpuModule cable kit (P/N XK-CM65), which contains:
You can easily customize the cpuModule by stacking PCI-104 modules such as video controllers, modems, LAN
controllers, or analog and digital data acquisition modules. Stacking modules onto the cpuModule avoids
expensive installations of backplanes and card cages, and preserves the module's compactness.
The cpuModule uses the RTD Enhanced AMI BIOS. Drivers in the BIOS allow booting from floppy disk, hard disk,
ATA/IDE Disk Chip, or boot block flash, thus enabling the system to be used with traditional disk drives or
nonmechanical drives. Boot from USB devices and network are also supported.
The cpuModule and BIOS are also compatible with most real-time operating systems for PC compatible
computers, although these may require creation of custom drivers to use the aDIO and watchdog timer.
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Specifications
Physical Characteristics
•Dimensions: 117mm L x 97mm W x 15mm H (4.6"L x 3.8"W x 0.6"H)
•Weight: Approximately 0.19 Kg (0.40 lbs.)
Power Consumption
Exact power consumption depends on the actual application. Table 2 lists power consumption for typical
configurations and clock speeds.
Operating Conditions
Tabl e 2cp u Mo d ule P o wer C o nsu m pt i on
ModuleSpeedRAMPower, typ.Power, Max.
CMX158886PX1.4 GHz512 MB12.7 W15.2 W
CMX158886CX1.0 GHz512 MB10.9 W12.2 W
Table 3Operating Conditions
SymbolParameterTes t C o nd i ti o nMin.Max.
V
CC5
V
CC3
V
CC12
V
CC-12
V
CCSTBY
I
CCSTBY
TaAmbient Operating
TsStorage Temperature-40C+85C
RhHumidityNon-Condensing090%
MTBFMean Time Before
1. The 12V, -12V, and external +3.3V rails are not used by the cpuModule. Any requirements on
2. 5V Standby is used to power the board when the main supply is turned off (power down modes
5V Supply Voltage4.75V5.25V
3.3V Supply Voltagen/a
12V Supply Voltagen/a
-12V Supply Voltagen/a
5V Standby Voltage
5V Standby Current
Tem p e ra tu re
Failure
these signals are driven by other components in the system, such as an LVDS Flat Panel or PCI
device.
S3-S5). It is not required for board operation.
2
2
Standard-40C+85C
23 C110,000
1
1
1
4.75V5.25V
-500mA
hours
n/a
n/a
n/a
Electrical Characteristics
The table below lists the Electrical Characteristics of the CMX158886. Operating outside of these parameters
may cause permanent damage to the cpuModule.
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Table 4Electrical Characteristics
SymbolParameterTes t C o nd i ti o nMin.Max.
PCI
V
OH
V
OL
V
IH
V
IL
I
3.3V
V
OH
V
OL
V
IH
V
IL
V
OH
V
OL
V
IH
V
IL
IocOvercurrent LimitTotal of both
V
OD
VosOffset Voltage1.125 V1.375 V
I
vcc
I
BKLT
V
OH
V
OL
V
IH
V
IL
Output Voltage HighIOH = –0.5 mA2.9 V3.3 V
Output Voltage LowIOL = 6.0 mA0.0 V0.55 V
Input Voltage High—1.8 V5.5 V
Input Voltage Low—-0.5 V0.9
3.3V supplied to PCI
——2 A
bus from power
connector (CN3)
Bridge Link (CN4)
Output Voltage HighIOH = –0.5 mA2.4 V3.3 V
Output Voltage LowIOL = 6.0 mA0.0 V0.55 V
Input Voltage High—2.0 V5.5 V
Input Voltage Low—-0.5 V0.8 V
IDE & ATA/IDE Disk Chip Socket
1
Output Voltage HighIOH = –6.0 mA2.8 V3.3 V
Output Voltage LowIOL = 6.0 mA0.0 V0.51 V
Input Voltage High—2.0 V5.5 V
Input Voltage Low—-0.5 V0.8 V
USB Ports
1.0A5.0A
ports on a
connector
LVD S Po r t
Differential Output
250 mV450 mV
Volt age
Supply Current for
——2 A
Panel Electronics
Supply Current for
——2 A
Backlight
Output Voltage High
IOH = –1.0 mA2.97 V3.3 V
DDC_*, FP_ENABLK
Output Voltage Low
IOL = 1.0 mA00.33 V
DDC_*, FP_ENABLK
Input Voltage High
—2.03.6 V
DDC_*
Input Voltage Low
—-0.30.8 V
DDC_*
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Table 4Electrical Characteristics
SymbolParameterTes t C o nd i ti o nMin.Max.
SVGA Port
V
OH
Output Voltage High
HSYNC, VSYNC
V
OL
Output Voltage Low
HSYNC, VSYNC
V
OH
Output Voltage High
DDC_*
V
OL
Output Voltage Low
DDC_*
V
IH
Input Voltage High
DDC_*
V
IL
Input Voltage Low
DDC_*
I
DDCvcc
Supply Current for
DDC Electronics
V
OH
V
OL
V
IH
V
IL
V
OD1
V
OD2
V
OC
Output Voltage HighRL = 3 k5.0 V10.0 V
Output Voltage LowRL = 3 k-10.0 V-5.0 V
Input Voltage High—2.4 V25 V
Input Voltage Low—-25 V0.8 V
Differential OutputRL = 50 Ohm2.0 V6.0 V
Differential OutputRL = 27 Ohm1.5 V6.0 V
Common Mode
Output
V
TH
Differential Input
Threshold
V
I
Absolute Max Input
Volt age
V
OH
V
OL
V
IH
V
IL
I
ADIOvcc
Output Voltage HighIOH = –4.0 mA2.4 V3.3 V
Output Voltage LowIOL = 8.0 mA0.0 V0.4 V
Input Voltage High
Input Voltage Low
Supply current—500 mA
Utility Port Connector (CN5)
V
RTC
I
UTILvcc
Input RTC Voltage
Utility Supply
Current
External Power Management (CN12) - PME#
V
IH
V
IL
1. Applies to modes up to UltraDMA Mode 4 (ATA/66)
Input Voltage High—2.0 V5.5 V
Input Voltage Low—-0.5 V0.8 V
IOH = –32.0 mA3.8 V5.0 V
IOL = 32.0 mA0.0 V0.55 V
IOH = –4.0 mA2.4 V3.3 V
IOL = 8.0 mA0.0 V0.4 V
—2.0 V5.5 V
—-0.3 V0.8 V
—100 mA
Serial Ports - RS-232
Serial Ports - RS-422/485
RL = 27 or 50
0.0 V3.0 V
Ohm
-7V < VCM < 7V-0.3 V0.3 V
—-25 V25 V
multiPort - all modes
2
2
3
—2.0 V5.5 V
—-0.5 V0.8 V
—2.0V3.6 V
—500 mA
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2. Maximum DC undershoot below ground must be limited to either 0.5V or 10mA. During
transitions, the device pins may undershoot to -2.0V or overshoot to 7.0V, provided it is less
than 10ns, with the forcing current limited to 200 mA.
3. Only required to maintain date and time when p ower is completely removed f rom the system.
Not required for board operation.
Contact Information
RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.
103 Innovation Blvd.
State College, PA 16803-0906
USA
Phone:+1-814-234-8087
Fax:+1-814-234-5218
E-mail:sales@rtd.com
techsupport@rtd.com
Internet:http://www.rtd.com
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Chapter 2Getting Started
For many users, the factory configuration of the CMX158886 cpuModule can be used to get a PC/104 system
operational. You can get your system up and running quickly by following the simple steps described in this
chapter, which are:
1.Before connecting the cpuModule, the user must be properly grounded to prevent electrostatic
discharge (ESD). For more information, refer to Proper Grounding Techniques on page 24.
2.Connect power.
3.Connect the utility harness.
4.Connect a keyboard.
5.Default BIOS configuration.
6.Fail Safe Boot ROM.
7.Connect a VGA monitor to the SVGA connector.
Refer to the remainder of this chapter for details on each of these steps.
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Connector Locations
Figure 3 shows the connectors and the ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket of the CMX158886 cpuModule.
SVGA
Video
(CN18)
LVDS Flat
Panel
(CN19)
COM2
(CN8)
USB 2.0
(CN17)
Ethernet
(CN20)
ATA /I D E
Disk Chip
(U16)
Cont. Fan
(CN14)
Power
Mngmt.
(CN12)
Auxiliary Power
(CN3)
PCI Bus (CN16)
Battery
(CN13)
EIDE (CN10)
Audio
(CN11)
COM1
(CN7)
Switched
Fan
(CN15)
multiPort
(CN6)
Multi-
Function
(CN5)
ISA Bridge Link
(CN4)
Figure 3CMX158886 Connector Locations
Note Pin 1 of each connector is indicated by a white silk-screened square on the top side of the board
and a square solder pad on the bottom side of the board. Pin 1 of the bus connectors match when
stacking PC104-Plus or PCI-104 modules.
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Table 5CMX158886 Basic Connectors
ConnectorFunctionSize
CN3Auxiliary Power12-pin
CN4Bridge Link4-pin
CN5Utility Port10-pin
CN6multiPort26-pin
CN7Serial Port 1 (COM1)10-pin
CN8Serial Port 2 (COM2)10-pin
CN10EIDE Connector44-pin
CN11Audio Connector10-pin
CN12External Power Management3-pin
CN13RTC Battery Input (optional)2-pin
CN14Fan Power (+5V)2-pin
CN15Fan Power (switched)2-pin
CN16PC/104-Plus (PCI) Bus120-pin
CN17USB 2.010-pin
CN18Video (SVGA)10-pin
CN19Flat Panel Video (LVDS)30-pin
CN20Ethernet10-pin
U16ATA/IDE Disk Chip Socket32-pin
WARNING If you connect power incorrectly, the module will almost certainly be damaged or destroyed.
Such damage is not covered by the RTD warranty! Please verify connections to the module before
applying power.
Power is normally supplied to the cpuModule through the PCI bus connectors (CN16). If you are placing the
cpuModule onto a PC/104-Plus or PCI-104 stack that has a power supply, you do not need to make additional
connections to supply power.
If you are using the cpuModule without a PCI-104 or PC/104-Plus stack or with a stack that does not include a
power supply, refer to Auxiliary Power (CN3) on page 26 for more details.
Some PCI-104 and PC/104-Plus expansion cards may require +3.3V supplied on the PC/104-Plus (PCI) connector
(CN16). To learn how to supply this voltage, refer to Auxiliary Power (CN3) on page 26 and Jumper Settings and Locations on page 86.
BDM-610000049 Rev GChapter 2: Getting Started 19
Connecting the Utility Cable
The multi-function connector (CN5) implements the following interfaces:
•PC/AT compatible keyboard
•PS/2 mouse port
•Speaker port (0.1W output)
•Hardware Reset input
•Battery input for Real Time Clock
•Soft Power Button input
To use these interfaces, you must connect to the utility port connector (CN5). The utility harness from the RTD
cable kit provides a small speaker, two connectors for the keyboard and mouse, a push-button for resetting the
PCI-104 system, a soft-power button, and a lithium battery to provide backup power for the real time clock.
Refer to Utility Port Connector (CN5) on page 28 to connect devices to the utility port connector.
Connecting a Keyboard
You may plug a PC/AT compatible keyboard directly into the PS/2 connector of the utility harness in the cable
kit.
Note Many keyboards are switchable between PC/XT and AT operating modes, with the mode usually
selected by a switch on the back or bottom of the keyboard. For correct operation with this cpuModule,
you must select AT mode.
Connecting to the PC/104-Plus (PCI) Bus
Other PC/104-Plus or PCI-104 expansion boards may be connected to the cpuModule’s PC/104-Plus (PCI) bus
connector. To connect expansion modules to the PC/104-Plus bus, follow the procedure below to ensure that
stacking of the modules does not damage connectors or electronics.
WARNING Do not force the module onto the stack! Wiggling the module or applying too much pressure
may damage it. If the module does not readily press into place, remove it, check for bent pins or
out-of-place keying pins, and try again.
1.Turn off power to the PC/104-Plus or PCI-104 system or stack.
2.Select and install stand-offs to properly position the cpuModule on the stack.
3.Touch a grounded metal part of the rack to discharge any buildup of static electricity.
4.Remove the cpuModule from its anti-static bag.
5.Check that keying pins in the bus connector are properly positioned.
6.Check the stacking order; if a PCI to ISA bridge card is used to connect any PC/104 modules, make sure
an XT bus card will not be placed between two AT bus cards or it will interrupt the AT bus signals.
7.Hold the cpuModule by its edges and orient it so the bus connector pins line up with the matching
connector on the stack.
8.Gently and evenly press the cpuModule onto the PC/104-Plus or PCI-104 stack.
There are three additional considerations to make when using the PCI bus:
•Slot selection switches on add-in boards
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•PCI bus expansion card power
•PCI bus signaling levels
Slot Selection Switches
Unlike PC/104 cards, PC/104-Plus and PCI-104 expansion cards have a “slot” selection switch or jumpers. In total,
there are 4 PCI cards that can be stacked onto the cpuModule with switch positions 0 through 3. The distance
from the CPU determines these switch settings. The card closest to the CPU is said to be in slot 0, the next closest
slot 1 and so on to the final card as slot 3.
Note This requirement means that all PC/104-Plus and PCI-104 cards must be stacked either on the top
or the bottom of the CPU, not on both sides.
The “slot” setting method may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but the concept is the same. The CPU
is designed to provide the correct delay to the clock signals to compensate for the bus length. The correct switch
setting ensures the proper clock delay setting, interrupt assignment, and bus grant/request channel assignment.
Refer to the expansion board’s manual for the proper settings. Each expansion card must be in a different slot.
PCI Bus Expansion Card Power
+5 Volt DC
The +5 V power pins on the PC/104-Plus (PCI) bus are connected directly to the +5 V pins on the auxiliary power
connector, CN3 (pins 2 and 8).
+3.3 Volt DC
Th e +3 .3V p ins on th e PCI bus c an be conf igur ed to be su ppl ied fr om t he po wer c onn ec tor (CN3) or the onboard
+3.3V power supply. The factory default configuration connects the +3.3 V pins on the PCI bus to the auxiliary
power connector (CN3). This is to ensure that the cpuModule’s onboard +3.3V supply will not supply power to
the PC/104-Plus connector while a PC/104-Plus or PCI-104 power supply is already powering the +3.3V pins.
For more information on configuring the +3.3V pins on the PCI bus, contact RTD Technical Support.
PCI Bus Signaling Levels
The PCI bus can operate at +3.3 V or +5 V signaling levels. The default PCI bus signaling level is +3.3 V. For more
information, contact RTD Technical Support.
WARNING You will have to ensure that all your expansion cards can operate together at a single
signaling level.
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Booting the CMX158886 cpuModule for the First Time
You can now apply power to the cpuModule. You will see:
•A greeting message from the VGA BIOS (if the VGA BIOS has a sign-on message)
•The cpuModule BIOS version information
•A message requesting you press Delete to enter the Setup program
If you don’t press Delete, the cpuModule will try to boot from the current settings. If you press Delete, the
cpuModule will enter Setup. Once you have configured the cpuModule using Setup, save your changes and
reboot.
Note You may miss the initial sign-on messages if your monitor takes a while to power on.
Note By default, cpuModules are shipped with Fail Safe Boot ROM enabled. When Fail Safe Boot ROM
is enabled, the system will boot to it exclusively.
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Chapter 3Connecting the cpuModule
This chapter provides information on all CMX158886 cpuModule connectors.
Proper Grounding Techniques—page 24
Connector Locations—page 24
Auxiliary Power (CN3)—page 26
Utility Port Connector (CN5)—page 28
SVGA Video Connector (CN18)—page 31
LVDS Flat Panel Video Connector (CN19)—page 33
EIDE Connector (CN10)—page 34
ATA/ID E D isk Chip Socket ( U 1 6 ) —page 35
Serial Port 1 (CN7) and Serial Port 2 (CN8) —page 37
multiPort™ (CN6) —page 42
USB 2.0 Connector (CN17)—page 45
Ethernet (10/100Base-T and -TX) Connector (CN20)—page 47
Audio (CN11)—page 48
PC/104-Plus PCI Bus (CN16)—page 49
Bridge Link (CN4) —page 52
External Power Management (CN12)—page 53
Optional RTC Battery Input (CN13) —page 53
Fan Power, +5 V (CN14)—page 53
Fan Power, Switched (CN15)—page 54
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Proper Grounding Techniques
Before removing the CMX158886 from its static bag, proper grounding techniques must be used to prevent
electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the cpuModule. Common grounding procedures include an anti-static
mat on a workbench, which may connect to an anti-static wrist strap (also known as an ESD wrist strap) on the
wrist of the technician or engineer.
Connector Locations
Figure 4 shows the connectors and the ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket of the CMX158886 cpuModule.
SVGA
Video
(CN18)
LVDS Flat
Panel
(CN19)
COM2
(CN8)
USB 2.0
(CN17)
Ethernet
(CN20)
ATA /I D E
Disk Chip
(U16)
Cont. Fan
(CN14)
Power
Mngmt.
(CN12)
Auxiliary Power
(CN3)
PCI Bus (CN16)
Battery
(CN13)
EIDE (CN10)
Audio
(CN11)
COM1
(CN7)
Switched
Fan
(CN15)
multiPort
(CN6)
Multi-
Function
(CN5)
ISA Bridge Link
(CN4)
Figure 4CMX158886 Connector Locations
Note Pin 1 of each connector is indicated by a white silk-screened square on the top side of the board
and a square solder pad on the bottom side of the board. Pin 1 of the bus connectors match when
stacking PC104-Plus or PCI-104 modules.
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Table 6CMX158886 Basic Connectors
ConnectorFunctionSize
CN3Auxiliary Power12-pin
CN4Bridge Link4-pin
CN5Utility Port10-pin
CN6multiPort26-pin
CN7Serial Port 1 (COM1)10-pin
CN8Serial Port 2 (COM2)10-pin
CN10EIDE Connector44-pin
CN11Audio Connector10-pin
CN12External Power Management3-pin
CN13RTC Battery Input (optional)2-pin
CN14Fan Power (+5V)2-pin
CN15Fan Power (switched)2-pin
CN16PC/104-Plus (PCI) Bus120-pin
CN17USB 2.010-pin
CN18Video (SVGA)10-pin
CN19Flat Panel Video (LVDS)30-pin
CN20Ethernet10-pin
U16ATA/IDE Disk Chip Socket32-pin
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Auxiliary Power (CN3)
The Auxiliary Power connector (CN3) can be used to supply power to devices that are attached to the
cpuModule. These devices include hard drive, front-end boards for data acquisition systems, and other devices.
Power can also be conveyed to the module through the Auxiliary Power connector (CN3). The cpuModule only
requires +5 V
–12 V
be used to supply these voltages.
If using the Auxiliary Power connector to power the system, care must be taken to ensure a good power
connections. The power and ground leads must be twisted together, or as close together as possible to reduce
lead inductance. A separate lead must be used for each of the power pins. Both 5V pins must be connected. The
gauge of wire must be selected taking into account the total power of the system. A good rule of thumb is to use
wire that can supply twice the power required by the system, and do not use less than 18 gauge wire. The length
of the wire must not exceed 3 ft. The power supply solution must be verified by measuring voltage at the
Auxiliary Power Connector and verifying that it does not drop below 4.75 V. The voltage at the connector should
be checked with an oscilloscope while the system is operational.
DC and ground for operation; however, other modules in the system may require +3.3V, +12 VDC,
DC, and –5 VDC. In these instances, the corresponding pins on the Auxiliary Power Connector (CN3) may
Note Although it is possible to power the cpuModule through the Auxiliary Power connector, the
preferred method is to power it through the bus connector from a power supply in the stack. The
cpuModule can have large current transients during operation, which make powering it through wires
difficult. Powering through the bus eliminates such problems as voltage drop and lead inductance.
WARNING If you connect power incorrectly, the module will almost certainly be destroyed. Please verify
power connections to the module before applying power.
Table 7Auxiliary Power Connector (CN3)
PinSignalFunction
1GNDGround
2+5 V+5 Volts DC
3+5V_STDBY+5V Standby (ATX)
4+12 V+12 Volts DC
5ReservedReserved
6–12 V–12 Volts DC
7GNDGround
8+5 V+5 Volts DC
9GNDGround
10+3.3 VSee note below
11PSON#Power Supply On (ATX)
12+3.3 VSee note below
1. For more information on the ATX style signals, +5V Standby and
PSON#, refer to the Power Management section in Chapter 4, Using the cpuModule.
1
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Note The +3.3 V pins (10 and 12) on the auxiliary power connector (CN3) are connected to the +3.3 V
pins on the PC/104-Plus bus by default. These pins are also configured to supply +3.3V to FP_VCC on the
LVDS Flat Panel Video connector (CN19).
Note For more information on configuring the +3.3V pins on the auxiliary power connector (CN3) the
PCI bus connector (CN16), or the LVDS FLat Panel Video connector (CN19), contact RTD Technical
Support.
Facing the connector pins, the pinout of the Auxiliary Power connector is:
1197531
PSON#GNDGNDReserved+5V_STDBYGND
+3.3 V+3.3 V+5 V–12 V+12 V+5 V
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Utility Port Connector (CN5)
The utility port connector implements the following functions:
•PC/AT compatible keyboard port
•PS/2 mouse port
•Speaker port (0.1W output)
•Hardware Reset input
•Battery input for Real Time Clock
•Soft Power Button input
Table 8 provides the pinout of the multi-function connector.
Table 8Utility Port Connector (CN5)
PinSignal FunctionIn/Out
1SPKR+Speaker Output (open collector)out
2PWR+5 Vout
3RESETManual Push-Button Resetin
4PWRSWSoft Power Buttonin
5KBDKeyboard Datain/out
6KBCKeyboard Clockout
7GNDGround—
8MSCMouse Clockout
9BATRTC Battery Inputin
10MSDMouse Datain/out
Facing the connector pins, the pinout is:
9 7 531
BATGNDKBDRESETSPKR+
MSDMSCKBCPWRSWPWR
10 8 642
Speaker
A speaker output is available on pins 1 and 2 of the multi-function connector. These outputs are controlled by a
transistor to supply 0.1 W of power to an external speaker. The external speaker should have 8 Ω impedance and
be connected between pins 1 and 2.
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Keyboard
A PS/2 compatible keyboard can be connected to the multi-function connector. Usually PC keyboards come
with a cable ending with a 5-pin male PS/2 connector. Table 9 lists the relationship between the multi-function
connector pins and a standard PS/2 keyboard connector.
Table 9Keyboard Connector Pins (CN5)
PinSignal FunctionPS/2
5KBDKeyboard Data1
6KBCKeyboard Clock5
7GNDGround3
2PWRKeyboard Power (+5 V)4
To ensure correct operation, check that the keyboard is either an AT compatible keyboard or a switchable XT/AT
keyboard set to AT mode. Switchable keyboards are usually set by a switch on the back or bottom of the
keyboard.
Mouse
A PS/2 compatible mouse can be connected to the multi-function connector. Table 10 lists the relationship
between the multi-function connector pins and a standard PS/2 mouse connector.
Table 10Mouse Connector Pins (CN5)
PinSignal FunctionPS/2
10MSDMouse Data1
8MSCMouse Clock5
7GNDGround3
2PWRKeyboard Power (+5 V)4
System Reset
Pin 3 of the multi-function connector allows connection of an external push-button to manually reset the
system. The push-button should be normally open, and connect to ground when pushed.
Soft Power Button
Pin 4 of the multi-function connector allows connection of an external push-button to send a soft power signal
to the system. The push-button should be normally open, and connect to ground when pushed. For more
information on the modes of the Soft Power Button, refer to the Power Management section in Chapter 4, Using the cpuModule.
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Battery
Pin 9 of the multi-function connector is the connection for an external backup battery. This battery is used by
the cpuModule when system power is removed in order to preserve the date and time in the real time clock.
Connecting a battery is only required to maintain time when power is completely removed from the cpuModule.
A battery is not required for board operation.
WARNING The optional RTC battery input connector (CN13) should be left unconnected if the
multi-function connector (CN5) has a battery connected to pin 9.
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SVGA Video Connector (CN18)
Table 11 provides the pinout of the video connector.
Table 11SVGA Video Connector (CN18)
PinSignal FunctionIn/Out
1VSYNCVertical Syncout
2HSYNCHorizontal Syncout
3DDCSCLMonitor Communications Clockout
4REDRed Analog Outputout
5DDCSDAMonitor Communications Databidirectional
6GREENGreen Analog Outputout
7PWR+5 Vout
8BLUEBlue Analog Outputout
9GNDGroundout
10GNDGroundout
Facing the connector pins of the SVGA Video connector (CN18), the pinout is:
97531
GNDPWRDDCSDADDCSCLVSYNC
GNDBLUEGREENREDHSYNC
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The following table lists the supported video resolutions.
Table 13 provides the pinout of the Flat Panel Video connector (CN19). FP_VCC is configured for +3.3V by
default. Contact RTD to have FP_VCC configured for +5 V. FP_VBKLT can be either +5 V or +12 V, and can be
selected with JP9. See Jumper Settings and Locations on page 86 for more details.
Table 13Flat Panel Video Connector (CN19)
PinSignal FunctionIn/Out
1Y0PLVDS Data 0+out
2Y0MLVDS Data 0-out
3DDC_CLK
4GNDGroundGND
5Y1PLVDS Data 1+out
6Y1MLVDS Data 1-out
7DDC_DATA
8GNDGroundGND
9Y2PLVDS Data 2+out
10Y2MLVDS Data 2-out
11GNDGroundGND
12GNDGroundGND
13YCPLVDS Clock+out
14YCMLVDS Clock-out
15Y3PLVDS Data 3+out
16Y3MLVDS Data 3-out
17GNDGroundGND
18FP_VCC
19FP_VBKLTPower for flat panel backlightout
20FP_ENABLKEnable for Backlight Powerout
1. The DDC signals use a +3.3 V signal level, and are not +5 V tolerant.
2. When configured for +3.3 V, FP_VCC is sourced from the auxiliary p ower connector (CN3)
or PC/104-Plus connector (CN16).
1
Panel Detection Clockout
1
Panel Detection Datain/out
2
Power for flat panel electronicsout
Tab le 14 l ist s sev eral LVDS pane ls t hat wer e te ste d wit h th is c puMo dule. Whe n eva luating a pan el t o be u sed wi th
this cpuModule, review the specifications of the tested panels to assure compatability.
Tab l e 1 4Test e d LVDS Pan e ls
ManufacturerModel NumberResolutionColor Depth
OptrexT-51756D121J-FW-A-AA1024 x 76818 bit
OptrexT-51639D084JU-FW-A-AB1024 x 76824 bit
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EIDE Connector (CN10)
The EIDE connector is a 44-pin, 2 mm connector that can connect to a variety of EIDE or IDE devices. The
connector provides all signals and power needed to use a 2.5-inch form factor (laptop) hard drive. Also, the first
40 pins of the connector provide all of the signals needed to interface to a 3.5-inch or 5-inch form factor hard
drive, CD-ROM drive, or other EIDE device. The larger form factors use a 40-pin, 0.1 inch spacing connector, so
an adapter cable or adapter board is needed to connect to CN10.
PinSignalPinSignal
1RESET#2GND
3DD74DD8
5DD66DD9
7DD58DD10
9DD410DD11
11DD312DD12
13DD214DD13
15DD116DD14
17DD018DD15
19GND20N/C
Table 15EIDE Connector (CN10)
1
21DMARQ22GND
23DIOW#:STOP24GND
25DIOR#:HDMARDY#:HSTROBE26GND
27IORDY:DDMARDY#:DSTROB28GND
29DMACK#30GND
31INTRQ32N/C
33DA134PDIAG
35DA036DA2
37CS0#38CS1#
39DASP#40GND
41+5 V (logic)42+5 V (motor)
43GND44N/C
1. Signals marked with (#) are active low.
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ATA/IDE Disk Chip Socket (U16)
The ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket is a 32-pin socket that supports +3.3V or +5V miniature ATA/IDE flash disk chips.
The socket allows a true IDE device to be attached to the board with either a socketed or soldered connection.
Such true IDE devices are supported by all major operating systems, and do not require special drivers.
WARNING The ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket does not support conventional SSD memory devices or
devices that install as a BIOS extension (such as the M-Systems DiskOnChip®). I f such a device is installed,
the cpuModule and device will almost certainly be destroyed.
Table 16ATA/IDE Disk Chip Socket (U16)
PinSignalPinSignal
1RESET#32VDD
2D731D8
3D630D9
4D529D10
5D428D11
6D327D12
7D226D13
8D125D14
9D024D15
10DMARQ/WP#23IOWR#
11IORD#22DMACK/CSEL
12INTRQ21IOCS16#
13A120PDIAG#
14A019A2
15CS1FX#18CS3FX#
2
1
16GND17DASP#
1. Signals marked with (#) are active low.
2. The hardware default configuration for VDD is +3.3 V, but this pin may also be configured as +5 V. For
more information, contact RTD Technical Support.
Installing and Configuring the ATA/IDE Disk Chip
To ensure proper installation and of the ATA/IDE Disk Chip, follow the following configuration steps. Note that
the first few steps must be performed before installing the Disk Chip.
1.Before installing the ATA/IDE Disk Chip in the Disk Chip Socket (U16), verify that cpuModule is
configured for the correct Disk Chip supply voltage. The hardware default configuration is +3.3V. To use
a +5 V Disk Chip with cpuModules, contact RTD Technical Support.
2.Next, apply power to the system, and press the delete key repeatedly to enter the BIOS setup screen.
Once in the BIOS, specify the following settings:
a.Enable the cpuModule’s secondary IDE channel.
b.Specify the IDE mode of the ATA/IDE Disk Chip. For more information on the supported IDE
modes, refer to Configuring the ATA/IDE Disk Chip Socket section of this manual on page 68.
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c.Save the settings in the BIOS setup
3.Remove power from the system.
WARNING The preceding steps should be performed before installing the Disk Chip in the ATA/IDE Disk
Chip Socket. These steps ensure that the system is properly configured for the correct device and supply
voltage, so neither the Disk Chip or cpuModule are damaged.
4.Insert the Disk Chip in the ATA/IDE Disk Chip Socket (U16) aligning pin 1 with the square solder pad
on the board.
5.Apply power to the system.
6.Re-enter the BIOS and set the boot order of the system accordingly.
ATA/IDE Disk Chip Socket (U16)
Pin 1 indicated by arrow
Figure 5CMX158886 before and after ATA/IDE Disk Chip Installation
ATA/ IDE Disk C hip
Pin 1 indicated by arrow
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Serial Port 1 (CN7) and Serial Port 2 (CN8)
Serial Port 1 (COM1) is implemented on connector CN7, and Serial Port 2 is implemented on connector CN8.
The serial ports are normally configured as PC compatible full-duplex RS-232 ports, but you may use the BIOS
Setup program to reconfigure these ports as half-duplex RS-422 or full-duplex RS-422 or RS-485. If you
reconfigure the ports, you must also select the I/O address and corresponding interrupt using Setup. Table 17
provides the available I/O addresses and corresponding interrupts.
Tabl e 17Seria l Por t Se tt i ng s
I/O Address (hex)IRQ
03F8IRQ4
02F8IRQ3
03E8IRQ4
02E8IRQ3
Serial Port UART
The serial ports are implemented with a 16550-compatible UART (Universal Asynchronous
Receiver/Transmitter). This UART is capable of baud rates up to 115.2 kbaud in 16450 and 16550A compatible
mode, and includes a 16-byte FIFO. Refer to any standard PC-AT hardware reference for the register map of the
UART. For more information about programming UARTs, refer to Appendix D.
RS-232 Serial Port (Default)
The default serial port mode is full-duplex RS-232. With this mode enabled, the serial port connectors must be
connected to RS-232 compatible devices. Table 18 provides the serial port connector pinout and shows how to
connect to an external DB-25 or DB-9 compatible serial connector.
Table 18Serial Port in RS-232 Mode
PinSignal FunctionIn/OutDB-25DB-9
1DCDData Carrier Detectin81
2DSRData Set Readyin66
3RXDReceive Datain32
4RTSRequest To Send out47
5TXDTransmit Dataout23
6CTSClear To Sendin58
7DTRData Terminal Readyout204
8RIRing Indicatein229
9,10GNDSignal Ground—75
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Facing the serial port’s connector pins, the pinout is:
9 7531
GNDDTRTXDRXDDCD
GNDRICTSRTSDSR
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RS-422 or RS-485 Serial Port
You may use Setup to configure the serial ports as RS-422 or RS-485. In this case, you must connect the serial
port to an RS-422 or RS-485 compatible device.
When using RS-422 or RS-485 mode, you can use the serial ports in either half-duplex (two-wire) or full-duplex
(four-wire) configurations. For half-duplex (2-wire) operation, you must connect RXD+ to TXD+, and connect
RXD– to TXD–.
Note The cpuModule has a 120 Ω termination resistor. Termination is usually necessary on all RS-422
receivers and at the ends of the RS-485 bus.
Note If required, the termination resistor can be enabled by closing jumper JP1 for Serial Port 1
(COM1),JP2 for Serial Port 2 (COM2), JP11 for Serial Port 3 (COM3), and JP13 for Serial Port 4 (COM4).
When using full-duplex (typically in RS-422 mode), connect the ports as shown in Table 19.
Table 19Full-Duplex Connections
Port 1Port 2
RXD+TXD+
TXD+RXD+
RXD–TXD–
TXD–RXD–
When using half-duplex in RS-485 mode, connect the ports as shown in Table 20.
Table 20Half-Duplex RS-485 Mode
FromTo
Port 1 TXD+Port 1 RXD+
Port 1 TXD–Port 1 RXD–
Port 1 TXD+Port 2 RXD+
Port 1 RXD–Port 2 TXD–
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RS-422 and RS-485 Mode Pinout
Table 21 provides the serial port connector pinoutwhen RS-422 or RS-485 modes are enabled.
Table 21Serial Port in RS-422/485 Mode
PinSignal FunctionIn/OutDB-9
1—Reserved—1
2—Reserved—6
3RXD–Receive Data (–)in2
4TXD+Transmit Data (+)out7
5TXD–Transmit Data (–)out3
6RXD+Receive Data (+) in8
7—Reseved—4
8—Reseved—9
9,10GNDSignal Groundout5
Facing the serial port connector, the pinout is:
97531
GNDRsvdTXD-RXD-Rsvd
GNDRsvdRXD+TXD+Rsvd
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Note When using the serial port in RS-485 mode, the serial transmitters are enabled and disabled under
software control. The transmitters are enabled by manipulating the Request To Send (RTS*) signal of the
serial port controller. This signal is controlled by writing bit 1 of the Modem Control Register (MCR) as
follows:
•
If MCR bit 1 = 1, then RTS* = 0, and serial transmitters are disabled
• If MCR bit 1 = 0, then RTS* = 1, and serial transmitters are enabled
Note For more information on the serial port registers, including the MCR, refer to the Serial Port
Programming reference in Appendix D.
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Dual Serial Port Modes
The serial port connectors can be configured as dual serial ports in the BIOS. The mapping between the
connectors and COM port numbers is shown in Table 22. The supported combinations of serial port modes are
listed in Table 23, which also includes a reference to the corresponding connector pinout. For the configurations
that have RS-422 or RS-485 on COM B, a jumper must be installed.
Table 22Dual Serial Port Connections
ConnectorCOM ACOM B
CN7COM 1COM 3
CN8COM 2COM 4
Table 23Dual Serial Port Modes
COM ACOM BPinout
Reference
RS-232RS-232Table 24Not Installed
RS-422RS-232Table 25Not Installed
RS-422RS-422Table 26CN7: JP12
RS-485RS-232Table 25Not Installed
RS-485RS-485Table 26CN7: JP12
JP12/JP14
CN8: JP14
CN8: JP14
Table 24COM A (RS-232) and COM B(RS-232)
PinSignal FunctionIn/OutDB-9
1DCD1COM A- Data Carrier Detectin1
2RXD2COM B- Receive Datain6
3RXD1COM A - Receive Datain2
4RTS1COM A - Request To Sendout7
5TXD1COM A - Transmit Dataout3
6CTS1COM A - Clear To Sendin8
7TXD2COM B - Transmit Dataout4
8RI1COM A - Ring Indicatein9
9,10GNDSignal Ground—5
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Table 25COM A (RS-422/485) and COM B (RS-232)
PinSignal FunctionIn/OutDB-9
1DCD1COM A - Data Carrier Detectin1
2RXD2COM B - Receive Datain6
3RXD1-COM A - Receive Data (–)in2
4TXD1+COM A - Transmit Data (+)out7
5TXD1-COM A - Transmit Data (–)out3
6RXD1+COM A - Receive Data (+) in8
7TXD2COM B - Transmit Dataout4
8RI1COM A - Ring Indicatein9
9,10GNDSignal Ground—5
Table 26COM A (RS-422/485) and COM B (RS-422/485)
PinSignal FunctionIn/OutDB-9
1RXD2+COM B - Receive Data (+)in1
2RXD2-COM B - Receive Data (–)in6
3RXD1-COM A - Receive Data (–)in2
4TXD1+COM A - Transmit Data (+)out7
5TXD1-COM A - Transmit Data (–)out3
6RXD1+COM A - Receive Data (+) in8
7TXD2-COM B - Transmit Data (–)out4
8TXD2+COM B - Transmit Data (+)out9
9,10GNDSignal Ground—5
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multiPort™ (CN6)
RTD’s exclusive multiPort can be configured as an Advanced Digital I/O (aDIO™), a parallel port, or a floppy drive.
Refer to Chapter 4, Using the cpuModule, to configure the multiPort.
multiPort Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Undershoot Protection
The multiPort interface provides electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection allowing the aDIO port, parallel port,
and floppy port circuits to be protected from electrically charged external objects that may come in contact with
the cpuModule.
The ESD protection minimizes susceptibility of the circuitry to ESD from human contact, and is rated to
withstand up to 2000V with the Human Body Model (HBM) standardized ESD test. The protected circuitry is
also rated to protect against up to 1000V with the Charged Device Model (CDM) standardized ESD test.
In addition to the ESD protection, the circuitry also provides -2V undershoot protection by ensuring that the
pins remain in the off state when such voltage levels are connected as inputs to the cpuModule.
For specific electrical characteristics, refer to Table 4 on page 13.
multiPort Configured as an Advanced Digital I/O (aDIO™) Port
The mulitPort connector (CN6) can be configured as an aDIO port. aDIO is 16 digital bits configured as 8-bit
programmable and 8-bit port programmable I/O, providing any combination of inputs and outputs. Match,
event, and strobe interrupt modes mean no more wasting valuable processor time polling digital inputs.
Interrupts are generated when the 8-bit programmable digital inputs match a pattern, or on any value change
event. Bit masking allows selecting any subgroup of 8 bits. The strobe input latches data into the bit
programmable port and generates an interrupt. Refer to multiPort: Advanced Digital I/O Ports (aDIO™) on page
62 for information on programming the multiPort.
Tab l e 2 7mul tiPo rt aD I O Pi nou t
CN6 PinFunctionCN6 PinFunction
1strobe 02 P0-4
3P1-04P0-5
5P1-16P0-6
7P1-28P0-7
9P1-310strobe 1
11P1-412GND
13P1-514GND
15P1-616GND
17P1-718GND
19P0-020GND
21P0-122GND
23P0-224GND
25P0-326+5 V
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multiPort Configured as a Parallel Port
The parallel port is available on connector CN6. Make sure the multiPort in the BIOS Setup is configured to
parallel port. You can use the BIOS Setup to select the parallel port’s address and associated interrupt, and
choose between its operational modes (SPP, ECP, EPP 1.7, and EPP 1.9).
The pinout of the connector enables a ribbon cable to be connected directly to a DB-25 connector, thus
providing a standard PC compatible port.
Note For correct operation, keep the length of the cable connecting the cpuModule and parallel device
less than 3 meters (10 feet).
Table 28 lists the parallel port signals and explains how to connect it to a DB-25 connector to obtain a PC
compatible port.
Table 28multiPort Connector (CN6) as a Parallel Port
CN6 PinSignalFunctionIn/OutDB-25
1STBStrobe Dataout1
2AFDAutofeedout14
3PD0Printer Data 0 (LSB)out2
4ERRPrinter Errorin15
5PD1Parallel Data 1out3
6INITInitialize Printerout16
7PD2Printer Data 2out4
8SLINSelect Printerout17
9PD3Printer Data 3out5
10GNDSignal Ground—18
11PD4Printer Data 4out 6
12GNDSignal Ground—19
13 PD5Printer Data 5out 7
14GNDSignal Ground—20
15PD6Printer Data 6out8
16GNDSignal Ground—21
17PD7Printer Data 7 (MSB)out9
18GNDSignal Ground—22
19ACKAcknowledgein10
20GNDSignal Ground—23
21BSYBusyin11
22GNDSignal Ground—24
23PEPaper Endin12
24GNDSignal Ground—25
25SLCTReady To Receivein13
26—+5 V——
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multiPort Configured as a Floppy Drive Controller
The multiPort (CN6) can be configured to be a floppy drive controller. This can be configured in the BIOS Setup
under Integrated Peripherals. For more information on configuring the multiPort in the BIOS Setup, refer to
page 66
Table 29 shows the pin assignments to connect a floppy drive to the multiPort.
Table 29multiPort Connector Floppy Pinout (CN6)
CN6 PinFunctionDB-25 Floppy Drive Pin
1DS0#1 14
2DR014 2
3INDEX#2 8
4HDSEL#15 32
5TRK0#3 26
6DIR#16 18
7WRTPRT#4 28
8STEP#17 20
9RDATA#5 30
10GND18 —
11DSKCHG634
12GND19 odd pins
13—7—
14GND20 odd pins
15MTR0#8 10
16GND21 odd pins
17—9 —
18GND22 odd pins
19DS1#10 12
20GND23 odd pins
21MTR1#11 16
22GND24 odd pins
23WDATA#12 22
24GND25 odd pins
25WGATE#13 24
26+5 V——
1. Signals marked with (#) are active low.
2. These signals must be pulled to 5V with separate 470 Ohm resistors.
2
2
2
2
2
1
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USB 2.0 Connector (CN17)
Two USB 2.0 compliant connectors are available on connector CN17. Table 30 provides the pinout of the USB
connector.
Note For proper operation at USB 2.0 speeds, be sure to use a cable that is rated for USB 2.0, such as the
cable kit supplied by RTD.
PinSignal FunctionIn/Out
1VCC1Supply +5 V to USB1out
2VCC2Supply +5 V to USB2out
3DATA1–Bidirectional data line for USB1in/out
4DATA2–Bidirectional data line for USB2in/out
5DATA1+Bidirectional data line for USB1in/out
6DATA2+Bidirectional data line for USB2in/out
7GNDGroundout
8GNDGroundout
9GNDGroundout
10GNDGroundout
Table 30USB Connector (CN17)
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Facing the connector pins, the pinout of CN17 is:
97 5 3 1
G NDG NDDATA 1 +D ATA1 –V CC 1
G NDG NDDATA 2 +D ATA2 –V CC 2
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Ethernet (10/100Base-T and -TX) Connector (CN20)
The functionality of the Ethernet port is based on the Intel 82562 Fast Ethernet PCI controller. Table 31 provides
the pinout of the Ethernet connector.
Table 31Ethernet Connector (CN20)
RJ-45 Pin10-Pin DIL PinSignal FunctionIn/Out
31RX+Receive+in
62RX–Receive–in
15TX+Transmit+out
26TX–Transmit–out
43CTTermination connected to pin 4—
54CTTermination connected to pin 3—
77CTTermination connected to pin 8—
88CTTermination connected to pin 7—
—9AGNDGround—
—10AGNDGround—
97 5 3 1
AGNDCTTX+CTRX+
AGNDCTTX–CTRX–
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Audio (CN11)
A full featured AC97 compliant audio port is available on CN11. It provides a mono microphone input, stereo
line level input, and a stereo output that can be configured as line level or headphone level. The output is
configured in the BIOS setup utility. When used as a headphone output, it will drive 32 Ohm speaker at 50mW.
Connector CN16 carries the signals of the PC/104-Plus PCI bus. These signals match definitions of the PCI Local
Bus specification Revision 2.1. Table 33 list the pinouts of the PC/104-Plus bus connector.
Table 33PC/104-Plus Bus Signal Assignments
1
PinABCD
1GNDReserved/+5V_STDBY
2
+5 VAD00
2VIOAD02AD01+5 V
3AD05GNDAD04AD03
4C/BE0#AD07GNDAD06
5GNDAD09AD08GND
6AD11VIOAD10M66EN
7AD14AD13GNDAD12
8+3.3 VC/BE1#AD15+3.3 V
9SERR#GND Reserved / PSON#
2
10GNDPERR#+3.3 VReserved / PME#
PAR
2
11STOP#+3.3 VLOCK#GND
12+3.3 VTRDY#GNDDEVSEL#
13FRAME#GNDIRDY#+3.3 V
14GNDAD16+3.3 VC/BE2#
15AD18+3.3 VAD17GND
16AD21AD20GNDAD19
17+3.3 VAD23AD22+3.3 V
18IDSEL0GNDIDSEL1IDSEL2
19AD24C/BE3#VIOIDSEL3
20GNDAD26AD25GND
21AD29+5 VAD28AD27
22+5 VAD30GNDAD31
23REQ0#GNDREQ1#VIO
24GNDREQ2#+5 VGNT0#
25GNT1#VIOGNT2#GND
26+5VCLK0GNDCLK1
27CLK2+5 VCLK3GND
28GNDINTD#+5 VRST#
29+12 VINTA#INTB#INTC#
30–12VREQ3#GNT3#GND
1. Signals marked with (#) are active low.
2. Optional signals for ATX power management
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PC/104-Plus PCI Bus Signals
The following are brief descriptions of the PC/104-Plus PCI bus signals.
Address and Data
AD[31:00] — Address and Data are multiplexed. A bus transaction consists of an address cycle followed by
one or more data cycles.
C/BE[3:0]# — Bus Command/Byte Enables are multiplexed. During the address cycle, the command is
defined. During the Data cycle, they define the byte enables.
PAR — Parity is even on AD[31:00] and C/BE[3:0]# and is required.
Interface Control Pins
FRAME# — Frame is driven by the current master to indicate the start of a transaction and will remain
active until the final data cycle.
TRDY# — Target Ready indicates the selected devices ability to complete the current data cycle of the
transaction. Both IRDY# and TRDY# must be asserted to terminate a data cycle.
IRDY# — Initiator Ready indicates the master's ability to complete the current data cycle of the transaction.
STOP# — Stop indicates the current selected device is requesting the master to stop the current
transaction.
DEVSEL# — Device Select is driven by the target device when its address is decoded.
IDSEL[3:0] — Initialization Device Select is used as a chip-select during configuration.
LOCK# — Lock indicates an operation that may require multiple transactions to complete.
Error Reporting
PERR# — Parity Error is for reporting data parity errors.
SERR# — System Error is for reporting address parity errors.
Arbitration (Bus Masters Only)
REQ[3:0]# — Request indicates to the arbitrator that this device desires use of the bus.
GNT[3:0]# — Grant indicates to the requesting device that access has been granted.
System
CLK — Clock provides timing for all transactions on the PCI bus.
RST# — Reset is used to bring PCI-specific registers to a known state.
Interrupts
INTA# — Interrupt A is used to request Interrupts.
INTB# — Interrupt B is used to request Interrupts only for multi-function devices.
INTC# — Interrupt C is used to request Interrupts only for multi-function devices.
INTD# — Interrupt D is used to request Interrupts only for multi-function devices.
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Power Supplies and VIO
+5 V — +5 V supply connected to the PC/104 bus and Auxiliary Power Connector (CN3) +5 V supplies. This
is the only power supply that is required for board operation.
+12 V — +12 V supply connected to the PC/104 bus and Auxiliary Power Connector (CN3) +12 V supplies.
–12 V — –12 V supply connected to the PC/104 bus and Auxiliary Power Connector (CN3) –12 V supplies.
+3.3 V — The +3.3 V pins on the PC/104-Plus (PCI) connector are connected to the Auxiliary Power
Connector (CN3) by default. To supply +3.3V via the onboard +3.3V power supply, contact RTD Technical
Support.
VIO — This signal is typically the I/O power to the bus drivers on a PCI bus card, or used by the clamp diodes
on a PCI bus card. This is always driven by the cpuModule. By default, the signaling level is set to +3.3 V. For
information on configuring VIO for +5 V, contact RTD Technical Support.
ATX Power Management Signals (optional)
If an ATX power supply is connected to the system, the following signals listed below may be used to wake the
system from low power modes. For more information on these signals, refer to the Power Management section
on page 73.
+5V_STDBY — Some low power modes require that +5 V standby power is applied to the cpuModule
during the wake event. This signal is an input to the CPU.
PME# — Power Management Event input
PSON# — This is an active low open-drain output used to turn the power supply on when the system is
exiting a low power state.
Note Use of these signals will require board customization. For more information, contact the RTD.
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Bridge Link (CN4)
The Bridge Link connector allows devices that requires Legacy/ISA interrupts to interface with the cpuModule.
When ISA devices are installed in the system (via a PCI to ISA bridge card), the Bridge Link connector provides
Legacy/ISA DMA request signals, as well as a serial interrupt signal which permits access to all available system
interrupts.
Multiple devices may utilize the serial interrupt signal, SERIRQ, which is decoded on the cpuModule. Only one
device may use the DMA request and grant signal pair.
Facing the connector pins, the pinout is:
Table 34Bridge Link (CN4)
PinSignalFunction
1GNDGround
2DMAREQLegacy/ISA DMA Request
3SERIRQSerial Interrupt Request
4DMAGNTLegacy/ISA DMA Grant
31
SERIRQGND
DMAGNTDMAREQ
42
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External Power Management (CN12)
An external power management connector (CN12) is available for external devices to wake the system from low
power states. Some low power modes require that +5 V standby power is applied to the cpuModule during the
wake event.
For more information on power management, including a description of the board’s supported wake options,
refer to the Power Management section on page 73.
Table 35External Power Management (CN12)
PinSignalFunction
1+5V_STDBY+5 V standby Power
2GNDGround
2PME#Power Management Event input
Optional RTC Battery Input (CN13)
The optional RTC battery input is the connection for an external backup battery. This battery is used by the
cpuModule when system power is removed in order to preserve the date and time in the real time clock.
Connecting a battery is only required to maintain time when power is completely removed from the cpuModule.
A battery is not required for board operation.
Table 36Optional RTC Battery Input (CN13)
WARNING This optional RTC battery connector (CN13) should be left unconnected if the utility port
connector (CN5) has a battery connected.
Fan Power, +5 V (CN14)
If a fan is required to cool the cpuModule, it can be wired to CN14, which provides a continuous connection to
+5 V and ground.
PinSignalFunction
1BATRTC Battery Input
2GNDGround
Tabl e 37Fa n Power, +5 V ( CN14 )
PinSignalFunction
1+5V+5 Volts DC
2GNDGround
Note To utilize the thermal fan mode feature in the BIOS, the fan must be connected to CN15
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Fan Power, Switched (CN15)
The switched fan power connector (CN15) is an optional fan connector which allows the system to power the
fan only when the processor temperature reaches high temperatures.
To utilize this connector, refer to the Thermal Management section on page 72.
Table 38Fan Power, Switched (CN15)
PinSignalFunction
1CPU_FAN_PWM+5 Volts DC, switched
2GNDGround
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Chapter 4Using the cpuModule
This chapter provides information for users who wish to develop their own applications programs for the
CMX158886 cpuModule.
This chapter includes information on the following topics:
The RTD Enhanced AMI BIOS —page 56
Memory Map—page 59
I/O Address Map—page 60
Hardware Interrupts—page 61
multiPort: Advanced Digital I/O Ports (aDIO™)—page 62
multiPort: Parallel Port Control—page 66
multiPort: Floppy Drive —page 66
AC’97 Audio —page 66
Ethernet (10/100Base-T and -TX)—page 66
IDE Controller Configuration —page 67
Real Time Clock Control—page 69
Watchdog Timer Control —page 71
Thermal Management—page 72
Power Management—page 73
Multi-Color LED —page 76
Reset Status Register—page 77
DVMT Mode Select—page 79
User EEPROM—page 80
Features and Settings That Can Affect Boot Time—page 81
System Recovery—page 82
Basic Interrupt Information for Programmers —page 83
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The RTD Enhanced AMI BIOS
The RTD Enhanced AMI BIOS is software that interfaces hardware-specific features of the cpuModule to an
operating system (OS). Physically, the BIOS software is stored in a Flash EPROM on the cpuModule. Functions of
the BIOS are divided into two parts.
The first part of the BIOS is known as POST (power-on self-test) software, and it is active from the time power is
applied until an OS boots (begins execution). POST software performs a series of hardware tests, sets up the
machine as defined in Setup, and begins the boot of the OS.
The second part of the BIOS is known as the CORE BIOS. It is the normal interface between cpuModule hardware
and the OS which is in control. It is active from the time the OS boots until the cpuModule is turned off. The
CORE BIOS provides the system with a series of software interrupts to control various hardware devices.
Configuring the RTD Enhanced AMI BIOS
The cpuModule Setup program allows you to customize the cpuModule's configuration. Selections made in
Setup are stored on the board and are read by the BIOS at power-on.
Entering the BIOS Setup
You can run Setup by rebooting the cpuModule and repeatedly pressing the Delete key. When you are finished
with Setup, save your changes and exit. The system will automatically reboot
Field Selection
To move between fields in Setup, use the keys listed below.
Tabl e 39Setup K e ys
KeyFunction
Æ, Å, È, ÇMove between fields
+, –, PgUp, PgDn
EnterGo to the submenu for the field
EscTo previous menu then to exit menu
Selects next/previous values in fields
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Main Menu Setup Fields
The following is a list of Main Menu Setup fields.
Table 40Main Menu Setup Fields
FieldActive KeysSelections
MainPress Enter to selectAccess system information such as BIOS version, EPLD
version, and CMOS time and date settings
AdvancedPress Enter to selectSetup advanced cpuModule features
PCIPnPPress Enter to selectSet PnP and PCI options and control system resources
BootPress Enter to selectSet the system boot sequence
SecurityPress Enter to selectSetup the supervisor and user access passwords or
enable boot sector virus protection
PowerPress Enter to selectControl power management settings, including power
supply type, and system wake functions
ThermalPress Enter to selectMonitor the cpuModule temperature, or activate
thermal or fan modes.
ExitPress Enter to selectSave or discard changes and exit the BIOS, or load the
default BIOS settings
Note Future BIOS versions may have slightly different setup menus and options.
Power On Self Test (POST) Codes
Each POST Code represents a series of events that take place in a system during the POST. If the POST fails during
a particular POST Code, the system will not boot as expected.
The BIOS uses I/O port 80h to store the active POST Code. A POST Code board is a tool that is used to display
the POST Codes on I/O port 80h. This is usually accomplished with two 7-segment LEDs. Such a board is useful
for debugging a system that is unable to boot.
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Booting to Boot Block Flash with Fail Safe Boot ROM
Note Boards are shipped with Fail Safe Boot ROM enabled. When Fail Safe Boot ROM is enabled, the
system will boot to it exclusively.
The Fail Safe Boot ROM is a minimal build of ROM-DOS™ located inside a surface-mounted Boot Block Flash
chip. Boot Block Flash is a write-protected flash device that contains the BIOS and extra room where the Fail Safe
Boot ROM is stored. Additionally, Fail Safe Boot ROM is an emergency interface accessible by an external
computer. The ROM DISK contains utilities for remote access to the system’s disk drives. Due to the size of the
flash chip, Fail Safe Boot ROM contains an abbreviated selection of the ROM-DOS™ utilities; however, the
complete ROM-DOS™ is contained on a CD shipped with the cpuModule.
The purpose of the Fail Safe Boot ROM is to make the cpuModule bootable upon receipt. The Fail Safe Boot
ROM can be used as an indicator of the module’s functionality when booting problems arise with another
operating system. This test can be accomplished by enabling the Fail Safe Boot ROM in the Boot section of the
BIOS Setup Utility. Enabling this option forces the cpuModule to boot to Fail Safe Boot ROM.
To boot to the Fail Safe Boot ROM, install jumper JP5, and apply power to the system.
Note If power is applied to the system while JP5 is installed, the multi-color LED will turn red.
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Memory Map
Table 41 shows how memory in the first megabyte is allocated in the system.
Address (hex)Description
C0000–FFFFFh ROM256 KB BIOS in Flash EPROM, shadowed into DRAM during runtime.
C0000–EFFFFhRun time user memory space. Usually, memory between C0000h and CFFFFh
A0000–BFFFFhNormally used for video RAM as follows:
Table 41First Megabyte Memory Map
is used for the BIOS of add-on VGA video cards.
EGA/VGA
Monochrome
CGA
00502–9FFFFhDOS reserved memory area
00400–00501hBIOS data area
00000–003FFhInterrupt vector area
0A0000–0AFFFFh
0B0000–0B7FFFh
0B8000–0BFFFFh
Memory beyond the first megabyte can be accessed in real mode by using EMS or a similar memory manager.
See your OS or programming language references for information on memory managers.
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I/O Address Map
As with all standard PC/104 boards, the I/O total I/O space is 64k in size. However, because early processors only
addressed 0 address lines (SA0–SA9), the first 1k is used for legacy I/O devices. Any ISA add-on modules you
install must therefore use I/O addresses in the range of 0–1023 (decimal) or 000–3FF (hex). The upper I/O
addresses are used for PCI I/O devices, and are automatically assigned by the BIOS or operating system at boot
time.
Note If you add any PC/104 modules or other peripherals to the system you must ensure they do not use
re ser ved a ddr ess es l isted belo w, or mal fun cti ons wil l occ ur. Th e ex cep tio n to thi s is if t he res our ce h as b een
released by the user.
Table 42 lists I/O addresses reserved for the CMX158886 cpuModule.
Table 42I/O Addresses Reserved for the CMX158886 cpuModule
Address Range (hex)BytesDevice
1. If a floppy or IDE controller is not connected to the system, the I/O addresses listed will not be occupied.
2. If a PS/2 mouse is not connected to the system, the I/O addresses listed will not be occupied.
3. The I/O addresses for the serial port are selected in the BIOS Setup utility.
4. If aDIO is disabled, the I/O addresses listed will not be occupied.
5. If watchdog timer is disabled, the I/O addresses listed will not be occupied.
000–00Fh16DMA Controller
010–01Fh16Reserved for CPU
020–021h2Interrupt Controller 1
022–02Fh13Reserved
040–043h4Timer
060–064h5Keyboard Interface
070–071h2Real Time Clock Port
080–08Fh16DMA Page Register
0A0–0A1h2Interrupt Controller 2
0C0–0DFh32DMA Controller 2
0F0–0FFh16Math Coprocessor
100–101h2Video Initialization
1F0–1FFh16Hard Disk
1
200–201h2Reserved
238–23Bh4Bus Mouse
2E8–2EFh8Serial Port
2F8–2FFh8Serial Port
3E8–3EFh8Serial Port
3F0–3F7h8Floppy Disk
3F8–3FFh8Serial Port
450-454h4aDIO
455h1Watchdog Timer
2
3
3
3
1
3
4
5
456-45F9EPLD
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Hardware Interrupts
Note If you add any expansion modules or other peripherals to the system, you must ensure they do not
use interrupts needed by the cpuModule, or malfunctions will occur.
The CMX158886 cpuModule supports the standard PC interrupts listed in Table 43. Interrupts not in use by
hardware on the cpuModule itself are listed as available. Similarly, if the operating system is using APIC, more
IRQs will be available.
Table 43Hardware Interrupts Used on the CMX158886 cpuModule
InterruptNormal Use
0Timer 0
1Keyboard
2Cascade of IRQ 8–15
3COM2
4COM1
5Available
6Floppy
7Printer
8Real Time Clock
9Available, routed to IRQ 2
10Available
11Available
12Bus Mouse
1
14
1
15
1. IRQs 14 and 15 may be available if the IDE controller is
configured in Native Mode (refer to IDE Controller Configuration—page 67)
Primary IDE hard disk
ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket
Note The cpuModule has onboard PCI devices that will claim IRQ lines. In some instances, a PCI device
will claim an IRQ line that is required by a legacy device. To reserve an IRQ for a legacy device, refer to the
PnP/PCI Configuration Setup fields in the BIOS.
Note A device’s hardware interrupt will be available for use if the given device is not present in the system
and the device is disabled in Setup.
For external devices that require Legacy/ISA interrupts, a serial interrupt signal is available which permits access
to the CPU’s hardware interrupts. One pair of Legacy/ISA DMA request/grant signals are also available. For more
information on the serial interrupt signal, and the DMA request/grand pair, refer to Bridge Link (CN4) in
Chapter 3, Connecting the cpuModule
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multiPort: Advanced Digital I/O Ports (aDIO™)
Ensure that the BIOS setup has the multiPort set to aDIO mode. This board supports 16 bits of TTL/CMOS
compatible digital I/O (TTL signaling). These I/O lines are grouped into two ports, Port 0 and Port 1. Port 0 is bit
programmable; Port 1 is byte programmable. Port 0 supports RTD’s Advanced Digital Interrupt modes. The
three modes are strobe, match and event. Strobe mode generates an interrupt and latches Port 0 when the strobe
input transitions from low to high. Match mode generates an interrupt when an 8-bit pattern is received in
parallel that matches the match mask register. Event mode generates an interrupt when a change occurs on any
bit. In any mode, masking can be used to monitor selected lines.
When the CPU boots, all digital I/O lines are programmed as inputs, meaning that the digital I/O line’s initial
state is undetermined. If the digital I/O lines must power up to a known state, an external 10 kΩ resistor must
be added to pull the line high or low.
The 8-bit control read/write registers for the digital I/O lines are located from I/O address 450h to 454h. These
registers are written to zero upon power up. From 450h to 454h, the name of these registers are Port 0 data,
Port 1 data, Multi-Function, DIO-Control, and Wake Control register.
Note RTD provides drivers that support the aDIO interface on popular operating systems. RTD
recommends using these drivers instead of accessing the registers directly.
Digital I/O Register Set
Table 44Port 0 Data I/O Address 450h
D7D6D5D4D3D2D1D0
P0.7P0.6P0.5P0.4P0.3P0.2P0.1P0.0
Port 0 Data register is a read/write bit direction programmable register. A particular bit can be set to input or
output. A read of an input bit returns the value of port 0. A read of an output bit returns the last value written
to Port 0. A write to an output bit sends that value to port 0.
Table 45Port 1 Data I/O Address 451h
D7D6D5D4D3D2D1D0
P1.7P1.6P1.5P1.4P1.3P1.2P1.1P1.0
Port 1 Data register is a read/write byte direction programmable register. A read on this register when it is
programmed to input will read the value at the aDIO connector. A write on this register when it is programmed
as output will write the value to the aDIO connector. A read on this register when it is set to output will read the
last value sent to the aDIO connector.
Table 46Multi-Function I/O Address 452h
D7D6D5D4D3D2D1D0
The multi-function register is a read/write register whose contents are set by the DIO-Control register. See the
DIO-Control register description for a description of this register.
00 = clear mode
01 = port 0 direction
10 = mask register
11 = compare register
Table 49Multi-Function at Address 452h
1
read/write00 clear
0 in, 1 out01 Port 0 direction
0 no mask, 1 mask10 DIO mask
read/write11 compare
XXXXXXXX
I/OI/OI/OI/OI/OI/OI/OI/O
M7M6M5M4M3M2M1M0
C7C6C5C4C3C2C1C0
1. Contents based on bits D0 and D1 of DIO-Control.
Clear Register:
A read to this register Clears the IRQs and a write to this register sets the DIO-Compare, DIO- Mask,
DIO-Control, Port 1, and Port 0 to zeros. A write to this register is used to clear the board.
Port 0 Direction Register:
Writing a zero to a bit in this register makes the corresponding pin of the aDIO connector an input. Writing
a one to a bit in this register makes the corresponding pin of the aDIO connector an output.
Mask Register:
Writing a zero to a bit in this register will not mask off the corresponding bit in the DIO-Compare register.
Writing a one to a bit in this register masks off the corresponding bit in the DIO-Compare register. When all
bits are masked off the aDIOs comparator is disabled. This condition means Event and Match mode will not
generate an interrupt. This register is used by Event and Match modes.
Compare Register:
A Read/Write register used for Match Mode. Bit values in this register that are not masked off are compared
against the value on Port 0. A Match or Event causes bit 6 of DIO-Control to be set and if the aDIO is in
Advanced interrupt mode, the Match or Event causes an interrupt.
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Table 50Wake Control I/O Address 451h
D7D6D5D4D3D2D1D0
ReservedInt Mask
1 = Interrupt is masked
0=Interrupt is enabled
Port 1 Data register is a read/write byte direction
1=Interrupt triggers a Wake Event
0=Interrupt does not trigger a wake event.
Wake Enable
Interrupts
In order to use an interrupt with aDIO, the interrupt must first be selected in the BIOS setup utility under
Advanced, I/O Devices, aDIO Configuration, aDIO Interrupt. The Digital I/O can use interrupts 3, 5, 6, 7, 10,
11, and 12. The interrupt must also be reserved so that is it not assigned to PCI devices. To reserve the interrupt,
enter the BIOS under PCIPnP and change the interrupt you wish to use to “Reserved.” Then, select the
appropriate interrupt mode in the DIO Control register. Also, verify that the Int Mask bit is cleared in the Wake
Control register
Advanced Digital Interrupts
There are three Advanced Digital Interrupt modes available. These three modes are Event, Match, and Strobe.
The use of these three modes is to monitor state changes at the aDIO connector. Interrupts are enabled by
writing to the Digital IRQ Mode field in the DIO-Control register.
Event Mode
When this mode is enabled, Port 0 is latched into the DIO-Compare register at 8.33 MHz. The aDIO circuitry
includes deglitching logic. The deglitching requires pulses on Port 0 to be at least 120 ns in width. As long as
changes are present longer than that, the event is guaranteed to register. Pulses as small as 60 ns can register as
an event, but they must occur between the rising and falling edge of the 8.33 MHz clock. To enter Event mode,
set bits [4:3] of the DIO-Control register to “10”.
Match Mode
When this mode is enabled, Port 0 is latched into the DIO-Compare register at 8.33 MHz. The aDIO circuitry
includes deglitching logic. The deglitching requires pulses on Port 0 to be at least 120 ns in width. As long as
changes are present longer than that, the match is guaranteed to register. Pulses as small as 60 ns can register as
a match, but they must occur between the rising and falling edge of the 8.33 MHz clock. To enter Match mode,
set bits [4:3] of the DIO-Control register to “11”.
Note Make sure bits [4:3] are set BEFORE writing the DIO-Compare register. If you do not set them first,
the contents of the DIO-Compare register could be lost because the Event mode latches in Port 0 into the
DIO-Compare register.
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Figure 6aDIO Match Mode
Strobe Mode
Another interrupt mode supported by aDIO is Strobe mode. This allows the strobe pin of the DIO connector to
trigger an interrupt. A low to high transition on the strobe pin will cause an interrupt request. The request will
remain high until the Clear Register is read from. Additionally, the Compare Register latched in the value at Port
0 when the Strobe pin made a low to high transition. No further strobes will be available until a read of the
Compare Register is made. You must read the Compare Register, and then clear interrupts so that the latched
value in the compare register is not lost. To enter Strobe mode, set bits [4:3] of the DIO-Control register to “01”.
Wake-on-aDIO
The aDIO Strobe, Match and Event interrupt can be used to generate a wake event. This event can wake the CPU
from any power-down mode, including Soft-Off (S5). Wake from aDIO will work as long at +5V Standby power
is applied to the board. To use the aDIO to wake the system, Wake from aDIO must first be enabled in the BIOS
setup utility. Then the aDIO is configured in the appropriate interrupt mode. The “Wake Enable” bit is then set
in the Wake Control Register at 0x454. The CPU can then be placed in a standby mode, and the aDIO interrupt
will wake the system.
During system standby, a 32kHz clock is used for the aDIO instead of an 8.33 MHz clock. Therefore, transitions
must be at least 30 us in order to trigger a wake event.
If the aDIO is to be used for a wake event only, and not an interrupt, the “Int Mask” bit can be set in the Wake
Control Register. This will block the interrupt, but still allow a wake event to occur. The various settings for “Wake
Enable” and “Int Mask” are shown in Table 51 below.
Table 51Interrupt and Wake Event Generation
Wake EnableInt MaskFunction
00Interrupt Only
01No Interrupt or Wake event is generated
10Interrupt and Wake Event
11Wake Event Only
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multiPort: Parallel Port Control
The parallel port may be operated in SPP (output-only), EPP (bidirectional), and ECP (extended capabilities)
modes. The mode may be selected in the BIOS, or by application software.
To configure the parallel port in the BIOS, enter the BIOS, and follow the steps below:
1.Under the “Advanced” menu in the BIOS, select the “I/O Device Configuration” submenu
2.Set the multiPort mode to “Parallel Port”
3.When a new “Parallel Port Configuration” appears, select it and configure the parallel port base address,
parallel port mode, and IRQ
multiPort: Floppy Drive
The multiPort connector can be configured as a floppy drive. To utilize the floppy controller, the multiPort mode
must be first be set to Floppy Drive in the BIOS. The complete process for setting up the multiPort as a floppy
drive is described below.
1.With the system powered off, attach a floppy drive with an adapter board to CN6.
2.Power on the system and enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing the delete key as the system boots.
3.Set Drive A to 1.44 MB in the Standard CMOS Settings section of BIOS Setup.
4.Set the multiPort to Floppy in the BIOS Setup.
5.If booting to the floppy drive is required, set the first boot device in the boot sequence to floppy drive
When the floppy drive is enabled, a special cable and adapter board is required. For more information about this
cable kit, refer to the Cable Kits and Accessories section in page 6.
AC’97 Audio
To use the CPU’s onboard audio, it must first be enabled in the BIOS. Two signaling levels are supported, so a line
out connection can be used for powered speakers, as well as a headphone connection for non-powered speakers.
Once enabled, two audio output modes can be selected:
•Line Out: This signaling level should be used for powered speakers.
•Headphone: This signaling level should be used for non-powered speakers.
Ethernet (10/100Base-T and -TX)
To use the onboard 10/100 Ethernet controller, Ethernet must first be enabled in the BIOS.
When enabled, the multi-color LED will blink to indicate an Ethernet connection. For more information, refer to
the Multi-Color LED section on page 76.
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IDE Controller Configuration
The CPU’s onboard EIDE connector (CN10) supports several different drive speed modes, which are BIOS
configurable. Supported drive modes will depend on whether a 40-conductor or 80-conductor cable is
connecting the EIDE device. The modes and cable detection schemes described below may be set in the BIOS
Setup. Similarly, the ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket (U16) is BIOS configurable.
Cable Modes
There are two types of cables that may be used for connecting drives to the EIDE connector: 40 conductor cables
or 80 conductor cables. Depending on the cable used, different drive speeds are supported. A 40 conductor cable
can be used for speeds up to UDMA Mode 2 (Ultra ATA/33).
In order to use drive speeds faster than UDMA Mode 2 (Ultra ATA/33), an 80 conductor cable is required. The
BIOS can be configured to detect the presence of an 80 conductor cable. The 80 conductor cable adds a ground
wire between each signal, and uses standard 40 pin connectors.
Cable Detection
Every time the cpuModule is powered on or a hardware reset is issued, the BIOS will automatically detect the
presence of a 80 conductor cable connecting a device to CN10. The user selectable cable detection modes are
described below.
Device and Host Mode
For this method, there is a capacitor on the CBLID pin at the CPU, and a pull-up at the hard drive. The CPU sends
a command to the hard drive to drive the CBLID pin low, and then release it. The CPU then waits a certain
amount of time, and instructs the hard drive to read the status of the CBLID pin. If an 80 conductor cable is
attached, the CBLID signal is not connected between the CPU and the hard drive, and the hard drive will read
the signal as a logic high. If a 40 conductor cable is attached, the CBLID pin is connected between the CPU and
the hard drive, the capacitor delays the signal from going high, and the hard drive reads it as a logic low.
Host Determination of Cable Type
For this method of detection, the CPU reads the CPBLID pin, which determines if a 40-conductor or 80conductor cable is connected between the CPU and device. An 80-conductor cable has this signal grounded at
the CPU end, and not connected to the hard drive. A 40-conductor cable connects the CBLID signal to the hard
drive, where it is pulled to a logic high.
Device Detect
For device detect mode, the CPU issues a command to the device, which tells the CPU the fastest drive speed
mode it can use. The CPU then sets the transfer mode to the fastest speed supported by the device.
WARNING When this cable detection method is enabled, the highest transfer speed supported by the
device will be us ed rega rdless of whe ther a 40-cond uctor or 80-conductor cable is used. If the device speed
does not match the cable, data corruption and unexpected behaviors may occur. This mode should not
be selected unless the user knows the cable type and the modes supported by the connected EIDE device.
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Legacy Mode and Native Mode IDE
The onboard EIDE controller may be configured as a either a Legacy or Native Mode IDE controller in the BIOS
Setup. However, the operating system must support the selected mode for the device to operate correctly. The
default configuration for the controller is Legacy Mode, as this is supported by most operating systems.
Legacy Mode
Legacy mode is the default configuration of the onboard EIDE controller. When in this mode, the controller will
be fixed to use two interrupts: IRQs 14 and 15. Similarly, the I/O address of the controller will be fixed in the
system. When in Legacy Mode, only a primary and secondary channel may be used in the system.
Native Mode
Native Mode allows more flexibility, as the system resources used by the IDE controller may be modified. When
in Native Mode, the IDE controller only requires a single IRQ. Unlike Legacy Mode, this IRQ may be changed by
the user or the operating system for better distribution of the system IRQs. When IRQs in the system are more
evenly distributed, interrupt latency is minimized. The base address of the controller may also be modified.
Configuring the ATA/IDE Disk Chip Socket
The cpuModule was designed to be used in embedded computing applications. In such environments, rotating
media like hard disks and floppy disks are not very desirable. It is possible to eliminate rotating storage devices
by placing your operating system and application software into the cpuModule's ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket.
WARNING Before installing a device in the ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket, the system must be configured in
the correct mode. For details on configuring the socket, refer to Chapter 4, Using the cpuModule
Before installing a device in the ATA/IDE Disk Chip socket, it is highly recommend to first configure the secondary
IDE controller and device mode in the BIOS setup.
The secondary IDE controller must be enabled in the BIOS to allow read and write access to the device. When a
device is installed in the socket, it will always appear as a master on the cpuModule’s secondary IDE controller.
From the BIOS setup screen, the user can also configure whether the socket contains a DMA mode or PIO mode
device.
•DMA Mode: DMA mode will reduce CPU overhead.
•PIO Mode: When the socket is in PIO mode, PIO transfers are supported. PIO mode supports write
protection.
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Real Time Clock Control
Overview
The cpuModule is equipped with a Real Time Clock (RTC) which provides system date and time functions.
When the cpuModule is turned off, a battery must be attached to the utility connector to provide power to the
RTC. Without power, the RTC will lose the date/time information when the system is turned off.
The RTC also provides an “alarm” function. This may be used to generate an interrupt at a particular time and
day. This feature is commonly used to wake up the system from Sleep/Standby to run a scheduled task
(defragment the hard drive, back up files, etc.).
In addition to the date/time/alarm functions, the RTC contains several bytes of battery-backed RAM, commonly
called CMOS memory. In a typical desktop PC, the CMOS memory is used by the BIOS to store user settings.
This RTD cpuModule uses onboard flash to store user BIOS settings. To preserve compatibility with traditional
PCs, the RTD Enhanced BIOS also mirrors the user settings from flash in CMOS. Therefore, the contents of
CMOS may be overwritten at boot time, and should be treated as “read only”.
Accessing the RTC Registers
You may access the RTC date/time and CMOS memory using the Index and Data Registers located at I/O
addresses 70h and 71h.
•Address 70h is the Index register. It must be written with the number of the register to read or write.
Valid values are 00h to 7Fh.
•Address 71h is the Data register. It contains the contents of the register pointed to by the Index.
To read/write an RTC register, you must first set the Index register with the register number, and then read/write
the Data register.
A list of key RTC registers is shown in Table 52 below:
•Bits 6-4: Divider for 32.768 KHz input (should always be 010)
•Bits 3-0: Rate select for periodic interrupt.
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Table 52Real Time Clock Registers
Registers
(hex)
0Bh11RTC Status Register B
Registers
(decimal)
Function
•Bit 7: Inhibit Update - When high, the RTC is prevented from
updating.
•Bit 6: Periodic Interrupt Enable - When high, the RTC IRQ will
be asserted by the periodic interrupt.
•Bit 5: Alarm Interrupt Enable - When high, the RTC IRQ will be
asserted when the current time matches the alarm time.
•Bit 4: Update Ended Interrupt Enable - When high, the RTC IRQ
will be asserted every time the RTC updates (once per second).
•Bit 3: Square Wave Enable - Not used.
•Bit 2: Data Mode - Sets the data format of the RTC
clock/calendar registers (0=BCD, 1=binary). This is typically set
to BCD mode.
•Bit 1: Hours Byte Format - Sets the hour byte to 12 or 24 hour
time (0=12 hour, 1=24 hour). This is typically set to 24 hour
mode.
•Bit 0: Daylight Savings Enable - When high, the RTC will
automatically update itself for Daylight Savings Time. It is
recommended to leave this bit low and let the operating system
manage time zones and DST.
0Ch12RTC Status Register C (Read Only)
•Bit 7: IRQ Flag - Indicates that the Real Time Clock IRQ is
asserted. Goes high whenever one of the enabled interrupt
conditions in Register B occurs.
•Bit 6: Periodic Flag
•Bit 5: Alarm Flag
•Bit 4: Update Ended Flag
•Bit 3-0: Reserved
Reading this register will also clear any of set flag (IRQ, Periodic, Alarm, Update
Ended). Note that even if the interrupt source is not enabled in Register B, the
flags in Register C bits 4, 5, and 6 may still be set.
0Dh13RTC Status Register D
•Bit 7: Valid Time/Date (always reads 1)
•Bit 6: Reserved
•Bits 5-0: RTC Alarm Day of the Month
Note RTC registers that are not listed above are used by the BIOS and should be considered “Reserved”.
Altering the contents of any unlisted RTC register may interfere with the operation of your cpuModule.
The specific uses of the unlisted RTC registers will depend on the BIOS version loaded on the cpuModule.
Contact RTD's technical support for more information.
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Watchdog Timer Control
The cpuModule includes a watchdog timer, which provides protection against programs “hanging”, or getting
stuck in an execution loop where they cannot respond correctly. When enabled, the watchdog timer must be
periodically reset by your application program. If it is not refreshed before the time-out period expires, it will
cause a hardware reset of the cpuModule.
The watchdog time-out period is typically 1.1 seconds, but can vary between 550 ms and 1.65 seconds. Because
of operating system latency, it is recommended that the watchdog be refreshed at half of the period, or every
275 ms.
Before using the Watchdog timer, it must be enabled in the BIOS setup utility. When it is disabled in the BIOS,
the watchdog register does not appear in I/O space and it will not generate an a reset.
Note Enabling the watchdog timer in the BIOS does not actually arm it. The watchdog timer can be
armed by accessing I/O address 455h, as explained below.
Three functions have been implemented on the cpuModule for controlling watchdog timer control. These are:
•Arm: The watchdog timer can be enabled by writing a 1 to bit 7 of I/O port 0x455. To ensure
compatability with future designs, you should read the register and only change the bit you need to
change.
•Disarm: The watchdog timer is disabled by writing a 0 to bit 7 of I/O port 0x455. To ensure
compatability with future designs, you should read the register and only change the bit you need to
change.
•Refresh: The watchdog timer is refreshed by reading from I/O port 0x455. After you enable the
watchdog timer, you must refresh it at least once every 550 ms.
Table 53Watchdog Timer Control I/O Address 455h
D7D6D5D4D3D2D1D0
Watchdog Enable
0=Watchdog timer is disabled and will not
generate an interrupt
1=Watchdog Timer is enabled and needs
to be refreshed
Reserved
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Thermal Management
The cpuModule has several thermal features which can be used to monitor and control the board’s temperature
when extreme operating conditions are prevalent.
Thermal Monitor
The Intel ® Thermal Monitor is a feature on the CMX158886 that automatically initiates a SpeedStep transition
or throttles the CPU when the CPU exceeds its thermal limit. The maximum temperature of the processor is
defined as the temperature that the Thermal Monitor is activated. The thermal limit and duty cycle of the
Thermal Monitor cannot be modified.
Note The CPU and PCB temperatures displayed in the BIOS are approximate and should not be used to
validate a cooling solution.
Fan Mode
The CPU fan can be controlled by the CPU when connected to the switched fan power connector (CN15). Three
fan modes are supported, which can be toggled in the BIOS setup. When the fan is not always on, the CPU’s
power consumption is reduced, and the life of the fan is increased.
•Always On: When in this mode, the fan is always powered by the CPU.
•On At 70C: This mode allows the system to keep the fan turned off until the CPU reaches 70C. In this
mode, the fan will slowly transition between on and off to prevent oscillations. This is the best mode
for applications that will spend most of the time below 0C.
•Varia ble: The fan will spin slowly until the CPU reaches 60C, and then will increase speed. Maximum
speed is reached when the CPU reaches 75C.
Note If the CPU fan is connected to the continuous +5 V fan connector (CN14), changing the fan mode
options in the BIOS will not affect the fan, as it will always be turned on.
Further Temperature Reduction
The cpuModule’s temperature is directly related to power consumption. Reducing the power consumption of
the CPU will have an effect on the CPU’s temperature. Suggested methods for reducing the CPU’s power
consumption can be found in the Power Management section on page 73.
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Power Management
The CMX158886 cpuModule supports various powering mechanisms which allow the cpuModule to monitor
power consumption and temperature, and achieve minimal power consumption states. These unique features
include Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (PX only), thermal monitoring and thermal throttling, as well as
low power modes including ACPI configurations. Various wake options are also available to resume normal
system power.
When enabled, Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology can give application software greater control over the
processor’s operating frequency and input voltage. This allows the system to easily manage power consumption
dynamically. This feature can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS. When enabled, the feature can be set to several
different modes, which are described below.
•Maximum Speed: The processor speed is set to its maximum operating frequency.
•Minimum Speed: The processor speed is set to its minimum operating frequency.
•Automatic: When set to automatic mode, the processor speed is controlled by the operating system.
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
The cpuModule supports several different ACPI low power modes, including the S1, S3, S4, and S5 sleeping states.
The BIOS setup utility provides an option to select between S1 and S3 as the Standby state. Sleep modes S4 and
S5 are setup by the operating system.
The cpuModule’s ACPI suspend modes are described below
•S1 (Power on Suspend): The S1 low power state consumes the most power of all supported ACPI sleep
modes. In this mode, the CPU stops executing instructions, but power to the CPU and RAM is
maintained.
•S3 (Suspend to RAM): Everything in the system is powered off except for the system memory. When
the system wakes from this mode, operating systems allow applications to resume where they left off,
as the state of the application is preserved in memory.
•S4 (Hibernate): When the system enters this state, the operating system will save the current state of
applications and relevant data to disk, thus allowing the system RAM to be powered down.
•S5 (Soft-Off): The system is in a soft off state, and must be rebooted when it wakes.
Power Button Modes
The soft power button input of the utility port connector (CN5) can be configured by the operating system as
a suspend button (transition to S1 or S3) or as soft power button (transition to S5). Consult your operating
system documentation for information on how to configure it. The power button will always cause a transition
to S5 if pressed for 4 seconds or longer, without interaction from the operating system.
Low-Power Wake Options
The cpuModule supports several methods of waking from a low power state. Several of these wake options are
BIOS configurable, and can be accessed directly from the “Power” menu in the BIOS setup:
•Resume on Ring: While in a low power mode, the ring indicator input of either COM port may be used
to wake the system.
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•Resume on aDIO: This option allows the system to use an aDIO Strobe, Match, or Event interrupt to
generate a wake event. This event can wake the CPU from any power-down mode, including Soft-Off
(S5). For more information, refer to the section titled Wake-on-aDIO on page 65.
•Resume on PME#: When enabled, the system can wake when a signal is applied to the External Power
Management connector (CN12). This includes wake-up on onboard LAN controller. The PME# signal
is also available on the PC/104-Plus (PCI) bus connector.
•Resume on RTC Alarm: The RTC Alarm allows the system to turn on at a certain time every day.
AT vs . AT X Pow er S uppli es
Both AT and ATX power supplies may be used with the CMX158886 cpuModule, however AT power supplies do
not provide any standby power to the cpuModule. When an AT power supply is used to power the system, low
power modes that require a standby power to wake the system will not be fully supported.
ATX power supplies do provide a standby power, thus allowing the system to utilize all low power modes
supported by the hardware. When an ATX supply is used to power the cpuModule, lower power modes can be
achieved. During these low power modes, the standby power from the ATX power supply provides power to a
small circuit on the CPU, which is used to watch for a system wake event.
ATX Power Supply Signals
The auxiliary power connector (CN3) provides two ATX style signals., +5V Standby and PSON#. The +5V
Standby rail is used to power certain parts of the cpuModule when the main power supply is turned off, i.e.
during Suspend-to-RAM (S3), Hibernate (S4), or Soft-Off (S5) power modes. The PSON# signal is an active low
open-drain output that signals the power supply to turn on. Use of these signals allows the power consumption
to drop to below 1W during standby modes, and still enable any of the wake events.
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Reducing Power Consumption
In addition to the CPU’s low power modes, power consumption can further be reduced by making some
modifications to the BIOS setup. When the following features are modified, the CPU’s power consumption will
decreases:
•CPU Speed: Setting the processor to its minimum speed in the BIOS will reduce power consumption
•Memory Speed: Changing the DDR DRAM clock frequency will reduce power consumption, however
memory performance will also be reduced.
•Ethernet: Can be disabled in the BIOS
•Serial Ports: Can be disabled in the BIOS
•LVDS Flat Panel: If an LVDS panel is not connected to the cpuModule while using a VGA monitor,
setting the BIOS to use only a CRT (VGA) monitor will reduce power consumption.
•Fan Mode: Set the fan to auto mode so it is used only when the processor reaches high temperatures.
This option will only effect the fan if it is connected to the switched fan power connector (CN15).
•Multi-Color LED: Can be disabled in the BIOS
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Multi-Color LED
The CMX158886 has a Multi-Color LED located beside the EIDE connector (CN10) which can be enabled or
disabled in the BIOS setup screen. The color of the LED indicates the status of the board, as shown in Table 54.
GreenNormal Operation
BlueOn Board IDE Activity
RedcpuModule is in reset
Yellow (Red + Green)cpuModule is in Standby
White (R+G+B)cpuModule is approaching thermal limit
Cyan (Blue + Green)Ethernet Link at 10 Mbps
Magenta (Blue + Red)Ethernet Link at 100 Mbps
BlinkEthernet Activity
1. If power is applied to the cpuModule while jumper JP5 is installed, the LED will be red. This do es not
2. The LED will remain White until the system is shut down.
The LED can also be controlled manually by writing to I/O Port 456h, as shown in Table 55 and Table 56.
Tab l e 5 4LED C ol o rs
ColorDescription
1
2
indicate that the board is in reset
Table 55Multi-Color LED I/O Address 456h
D7D6D5D4D3D2D1D0
Reserved
(User
EEPROM)
Reserved
(User
EEPROM)
Reserved
(User
EEPROM)
ReservedReservedMulti-Color LED
Note When writing to I/O Port 456h, only the lower three bits of the register should be modified.
Modifying the upper bits will effect the User EEPROM
The following table lists the color displayed and the value written.
Tabl e 56Manu a l LED C olo r s
I/O Port 456h ValueColor
0x00Automatic (see Table 54)
0x08Off (will reduce system power consumption.)
0x09Blue
0x0AGreen
0x0BCyan (Green + Blue)
0x0CRed
0x0DMagenta (Red + Blue)
0x0EYellow (Red + Green)
0x0FWhite (Red + Green + Blue)
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Reset Status Register
The cpuModule has several different signals on board which can cause a system reset. If a reset occurs, the reset
status register can be used to see which reset or resets have been asserted on the cpuModule.
The user has the ability to see which resets have been asserted. Resets can also be cleared.
•Examine Resets: Reading from I/O port 0x457 will indicate if a reset has been asserted. If a 1 is read, the
corresponding reset has been asserted. If a 0 is read from the bit, the reset has not been asserted
•Clear Reset: Each reset can be cleared by writing a 1 to the selected bit of I/O port 0x457.
Table 57Reset Status I/O Address 457h - Read Access
D7D6D5D4D3D2D1D0
Main Power (+5V)
1 = reset asserted
0 = no reset
CPU Core Power
1 = reset asserted
0 = no reset
Non-Standby Power
1 = reset asserted
0 = no reset
Memory Power
1 = reset asserted
0 = no reset
Standby Power
1 = reset asserted
0 = no reset
Reserved
PCI Reset
1 = reset asserted
0 = no reset
Table 58Reset Status I/O Address 457h - Write Access
D7D6D5D4D3D2D1D0
Main Power (+5V)
1 = clear reset
CPU Core Power
1 = clear reset
Non-Standby Power
1 = clear reset
Memory Power
1 = clear reset
Standby Power
1 = clear reset
Reserved
PCI Reset
1 = clear reset
Utility Reset
1 = reset asserted
0 = no reset
Utility Reset
1 = clear reset
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Table 59Reset Status Description and Priorities
I/O Address
457h
Reset
Signal
Reset
Priority
1
Description
D7Main Power (+5V)2Main input power to cpuModule (+5V)
D6CPU Core Power3CPU core powers supply
D5Non-Standby Power3Power supplies that are not for standby
1. When a reset is asserted, all resets with a higher reset priority will also be asserted. For example, if the standby
power reset is asserted, all other resets will also be asserted.
2. The BI OS allows the user to change the f unction of the uti lity connector’s push button res et. Even if the push
button is not configured as a reset, this bit will always read a 1(asserted) when the reset button has been
pushed.
2
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DVMT Mode Select
The CMX158886 supports Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). DVMT allows the CPU to allocate
memory to system processing or graphics processing on the fly based on changing processing requirements.
For example, a graphics intensive program will require the operating system to request a larger amount of video
memory than one that does not require large amounts of graphics processing. For the graphics intensive process,
DVMT will allocate a larger portion of system memory. When the process is complete, DVMT will allocate the
memory back to the system.
The CMX158886 supports three user-selectable modes, including Fixed Mode, DVMT Mode, and Combo Mode.
•Fixed Mode: A fixed amount of system memory is reserved for video.
•DVMT Mode: Video memory is dynamically allocated as needed.
•Combo Mode: A fixed amount of memory is allocated, but more can be claimed as needed.
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User EEPROM
A 512kB serial EEPROM (Atmel AT93C66) is available on the cpuModule for the user to save nonvolatile
parameters on the cpuModule. The EEPROM can be accessed by reading and writting to I/O address 456h, as
shown in the following table.
D7D6D5D4D3D2D1D0
CSSKDIDOReserved(Multi-Color LED)
Table 60User EEPROM I/O Address 456h
Tab l e 6 1EEP R OM R e gi ste r De sc r ip tio n
BitSignalFunctionRead / Write
D7CSChip SelectRead / Write
D6SKSerial Data ClockRead / Write
D5DISerial Data InputRead / Write
D4DOSerial Data OutputRead Only
D3Reserved
D2(Multi-Color LED)
D1(Multi-Color LED)
D0(Multi-Color LED)
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Features and Settings That Can Affect Boot Time
The boot time of a system is dependent upon numerous system settings as well as devices attached to a system.
This section addresses some devices and settings that can increase or decrease a system’s boot time.
Quick Boot
The BIOS contains a Quick Boot option that minimizes the boot time of the system. Quick Boot eliminates the
exhaustive tests that are performed during Power On Self Test (POST) while maintaining the functionality of the
board. By enabling the Quick Boot feature, your system can achieve 5-second boot times.
Add-On Cards With BIOS Extensions
Some add-on cards have an integrated BIOS extension. The most common examples are SCSI controllers and
network cards with boot ROMs. During POST, the BIOS executes the card's extension code. This extension code
is third-party code, which is beyond RTD's control. The BIOS extension will most likely increase the boot time.
Exactly how much it increases boot time will depend on the particular card and firmware version.
VGA Controller
VGA controllers have a VGA BIOS that must be initialized during POST. It can take some time to initialize the
VGA BIOS. Exactly how long will depend on the particular VGA controller and BIOS version.
Hard Drive Type
During IDE initialization, each IDE device must be probed. Some devices take longer to probe. 2.5-inch hard
drives tend to take longer than 3.5-inch ones, because they spin at a lower RPM.
Monitor Type
Some monitors take a while to power on. Desktop flat panels are especially slow. This does not affect the actual
boot time of the CPU. However, the CPU may boot before the monitor powers on.
NVRAM Updates
System configuration data is stored in the onboard NVRAM. When the system configuration changes, this
information must be updated. If an update is necessary, it will happen at the end of POST (the BIOS will display
an “Updating NVRAM…” message). The NVRAM update takes a few seconds and increases the boot time. Once
the NVRAM is updated, boot times will return to normal.
NVRAM updates only happen when the system configuration changes. They do not happen spuriously. They are
usually triggered by adding or removing a PCI device from a stack. Updates can also be triggered by altering the
Plug-n-Play configuration of the BIOS.
Boot Device Order
The BIOS contains a list of devices to try booting from. If you wish to boot to a particular device (for example, a
hard drive), make sure that it is first in the boot order. This will speed up boot times.
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System Recovery
Loading Default BIOS Settings
The default BIOS can be restored either by using the “Load Defaults” option in the BIOS, or by installing jumper
JP5 (s ee Fi gure 7 on pag e 87) . In most ca ses, the e asie st wa y to load defau lt s etti ngs i s by s etti ng t hem in th e BIO S.
For other unique cases, jumper JP5 provides an alternative method of restoring the BIOS settings.
To restore the default BIOS settings with jumper JP5, follow the procedure below.
1.Remove power from the system.
2.Install JP5.
3.Apply power to the system. The cpuModule will then load its default settings. Note that the
multi-color LED will be red if power is applied while JP5 is installed.
4.Reboot and press Delete to enter BIOS Setup.
5.Save the BIOS settings and exit, allowing the system to boot to the FSBR.
6.The next time the system is powered, the BIOS Setup will be configured to use the default settings.
Booting to the Fail Safe Boot ROM (FSBR)
If your system is in configuration that will not allow it to boot, the Fail Safe Boot ROM is a minimal build of
ROM-DOS which can be booted to for system debugging. To boot to the FSBR, follow the instructions below.
1.Reboot the system and press Delete to enter BIOS Setup.
2.In the Boot menu, select Bootup Options, and change RTD Fail Safe Boot ROM to Enabled.
3.Save the BIOS settings and exit.
If you are unable to enter the BIOS Setup, an alternate method is to use JP5 as described below:
1.Remove power from the system.
2.Install JP5. This will force the cpuModule to boot using the default BIOS configuration.
3.Apply power to the system. The cpuModule will then boot to the Fail Safe Boot ROM image. Note that
the multi-color LED will be red if power is applied while JP5 is installed.
4.Press the Delete key to enter Setup, or allow the cpuModule to boot to Failsafe
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Basic Interrupt Information for Programmers
An interrupt is a subroutine called asynchronously by external hardware (usually an I/O device) during the
execution of another application. The CPU halts execution of its current process by saving the system state and
next instruction, and then jumps to the interrupt service routine, executes it, loads the saved system state and
saved next instruction, and continues execution. Interrupts are good for handling infrequent events such as
keyboard activity. Interrupts on this cpuModule are controlled by two Intel 8259-equivalent interrupt
controllers containing 13 available interrupt request lines.
What happens when an interrupt occurs?
An IRQx pin on the PC/104 bus makes a low to high transition while the corresponding interrupt mask bit is
unmasked and the PIC determines that the IRQ has priority, that is, the PIC interrupts the processor. The current
code segment (CS), instruction pointer (IP), and flags are pushed onto the stack. The CPU then reads the 8-bit
vector number from the PIC, and a new CS and IP are loaded from a vector—indicated by the vector number—
from the interrupt vector table that exists in the lowest 1024 bytes of memory. The processor then begins
executing instructions located at CS:IP. When the interrupt service routine is completed the CS, IP, and flags that
were pushed onto the stack are popped from the stack into their appropriate registers and execution resumes
from the point where it was interrupted.
How long does it take to respond to an interrupt?
A DOS system can respond to an interrupt between 6 and 15 μs. A Windows system can take a much longer time
when a service routine has been installed by a device driver implemented as a DLL—from 250 to 1500 μs or
longer. The time the CPU spends in the interrupt depends on the efficiency of the code in the ISR. These
numbers are general guidelines and will fluctuate depending on operating system and version. Minimum time
between two IRQ requests is 125 ns per ISA specification.
Interrupt Request Lines
To allow different peripheral devices to generate interrupts on the same computer, the ISA bus has eight different
interrupt request (IRQ) lines. On the ISA bus, a transition from low to high on one of these lines generates an
interrupt request, which is handled by the PC’s interrupt controller. On the PCI bus, an interrupt request is
level-triggered.
The interrupt controller checks to see if interrupts are to be acknowledged from that IRQ and, if another
interrupt is already in progress, it decides if the new request should supersede the one in progress or if it has to
wait until the one in progress is done. This prioritizing allows an interrupt to be interrupted if the second request
has a higher priority. The priority level is based on the number of the IRQ; IRQ0 has the highest priority, IRQ1 is
second-highest, and so on through IRQ7, which has the lowest. Many of the IRQs are used by the standard system
resources. IRQ0 is used by the system timer, IRQ1 is used by the keyboard, IRQ3 by COM2, IRQ4 by COM1, and
IRQ6 by the disk drives. Therefore, it is important to know which IRQ lines are available in your system for use by
the cpuModule.
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Intel 8259 Programmable Interrupt Controller
The chip responsible for handling interrupt requests in the PC is the Intel 8259 Programmable Interrupt
Controller. To use interrupts, you need to know how to read and set the Intel 8259’s interrupt mask register (IMR)
and how to send the end-of-interrupt (EOI) command to the Intel 8259.
Each bit in the IMR contains the mask status of an IRQ line; bit 0 is for IRQ0, bit 1 is for IRQ1, and so on. If a bit is
set (1), then the corresponding IRQ is masked and will not generate an interrupt. If a bit is clear (0), then the
corresponding IRQ is unmasked and can generate interrupts. The IMR is programmed through port 21h.
Note When in APIC mode, the PIC is programmed differently, and IRQ routing behaves differently. For
more information, refer to the APIC datasheets and specifications provided by Intel.
PCI Interrupts
PCI devices can share interrupts. The BIOS or operating system may assign multiple PCI devices to the same IRQ
line. Any interrupt service routine (ISR) written for PCI devices must be able to handle shared interrupts. Refer
to Interrupt-Driven PC System Design (ISBN: 0-929392-50-7) for more information on PCI interrupts.
Writing an Interrupt Service Routine (ISR)
The first step in adding interrupts to your software is to write the ISR. This is the routine that will automatically
be executed each time an interrupt request occurs on the specified IRQ. An ISR is different than standard
routines that you write. First, on entrance, the processor registers should be pushed onto the stack BEFORE you
do anything else. Second, just before exiting your ISR, you must clear the interrupt status flag and write an
end-of-interrupt command to the Intel 8259 controller. Finally, when exiting the ISR, in addition to popping all
the registers you pushed on entrance, you must use the IRET instruction and not a plain RET. The IRET
automatically pops the flags, CS, and IP that were pushed when the interrupt was called.
Most C compilers allow you to identify a procedure (function) as an interrupt type and will automatically add
these instructions to your ISR, with one important exception: most compilers do not automatically add the
end-of-interrupt command to the procedure; you must do this yourself. Other than this and the few exceptions
discussed below, you can write your ISR just like any other routine. It can call other functions and procedures in
your program and it can access global data. If you are writing your first ISR, RTD recommends focusing on the
basics, such as incrementing a global variable.
Most operating systems have restrictions on what instructions can be called in your ISR. Consult your OS
documentation for details on writing your ISR.
Note A complete explanation of interrupt programming is beyond the scope of this manual. For more
information on interrupts, refer to the Appendix.
Sample Code
RTD’s drivers provide examples of ISR’s and interrupt handling. Refer to them as working examples. These drivers
were shipped with your cpuModule, but they can also be downloaded from RTD’s website (www.rtd.com).
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Appendix AHardware Reference
This appendix provides information on CMX158886 cpuModule hardware, including: