IBM PCM-6890B User Manual
PCM-6890B
All-in-One FC/Socket 370 Celeron
Single Board Computer with
LCD, Ethernet, Audio, & 4 COMs
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Part No. 2047689010 Manual PCM-6890B 1st Edition
Prepared in T aiwan Aug 2000
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Contents
Chapter 1: General Information.......................1
Introduction ... ................................................................. 2
Features .................................................................................. 3
Specifications ......................................................................... 4
Board layout........................................................................... 7
Board dimensions ................................................................. 8
Chapter 2: Installaion ......................................... 9
Jumpers and connectors .................................................... 1 0
Locating jumpers & connectors ....................................... 12
Setting jumpers ................................................................... 13
CPU installing and upgrading............................................ 1 4
Installing DRAM (DIMMs) .............................................. 15
Cache Memory .................................................................... 1 6
Clear CMOS (J1) ................................................................ 1 7
System temperature thermal sensor (J2) ........................ 1 7
Mic_Amp (JP1) ................................................................... 1 7
COM3/COM4 RI pin voltage select (J3, J4) ................ 1 8
Audio output select (J5) .................................................... 19
ATX Soft-Power Switch connector (J6) ........................... 1 9
COM2 RS-232/422/485 select (J10, J7) ......................... 2 0
LCD clock signal select (J8) ............................................. 2 1
LCD driving voltage select (J9) ....................................... 2 1
Power connectors (CN9, CN1) ......................................... 2 2
USB connector (CN3) ......................................................... 2 3
CD Audio connector (CN4) ............................................... 2 3
IDE hard drive connector (CN6) ...................................... 2 4
Front panel connector (CN7) ............................................ 2 6
IrDA connector (CN8) ....................................................... 27
Display connectors (CN10, CN12) ................................... 2 8
Keyboard and mouse connector (CN11) ......................... 3 0
Audio connector (CN13) .................................................... 3 1
Parallel port connector (CN14) ......................................... 3 2
100Base-T Ethernet connector (CN15) .......................... 3 3
Serial ports (CN16) ............................................................. 3 4
Floppy drive connector (CN17) ........................................ 35
SW1 (2~3) DOC address select ........................................ 3 7
Ethernet LED signal connectors (LED2) ........................ 3 8
DiskOnChip socket (U18) ................................................. 3 9
DiskOnChip (DOC) 2000 Installation ............................. 4 1
Chapter 3: Award BIOS Setup .......................... 41
Starting setup ....................................................................... 4 2
Setup keys ............................................................................ 4 3
Getting help ......................................................................... 44
In case of problem...................................................................44
Main setup menu ................................................................ 4 5
Standard CMOS setup ....................................................... 4 7
BIOS features setup ........................................................... 5 3
CHIPSET features setup ................................................... 6 7
Powr management setup .................................................... 6 1
PNP/PCI configuration setup ............................................ 6 6
Load BIOS defaults/Load setup defaults ........................ 6 9
Integrated peripherals setup ............................................. 7 0
Supervisor/User password setting ................................... 7 3
IDE HDD auto detection ................................................... 7 5
Save & exit setup ................................................................ 7 6
Chapter 4: C&T 69000 Flat Panel/CRT controller
Display Drivers and Utilities ......... 77
Software drives .................................................................... 7 8
Hardware configuration ..........................................................78
Necessary prerequisites .......................................................... 79
Before you begin .....................................................................79
Windows 98 .......................................................................... 8 0
Driver installation ....................................................................80
Windows 3.1 ......................................................................... 8 8
Driver installation ....................................................................88
OS/2....................................................................................... 89
Windows NT 3.51 ................................................................ 9 1
Driver installation ....................................................................91
Windows NT 4.0 .................................................................. 9 2
Driver installation ....................................................................92
Chapter 5: Ethernet Software Configuration ...
......................................................... 93
Ethernet software configuration ....................................... 9 4
Chapter 6: Audio Setup .................................... 95
Introduction ......................................................................... 9 6
Setting Up in Windows 95 .................................................. 9 6
Installing the Drivers and the Application ...............................97
Setting Up in NT 4.0 ........................................................... 9 9
Installing the Audio Drivers.....................................................99
Driver installation ....................................................................99
Appendix A: Programming the Watchdog
Timer........................................... 1 01
Programming the watchdog timer ..................................1 02
W atchdog timer .....................................................................102
Configuration register ............................................................102
Appendix B: Installing PC/104 Modules ........ 109
Installing PC/104 modules ............................................... 110
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CHAPTER
General
Information
This chapter gives background information on the mainboard.
Sections include:
• Board specifications
• Layout and dimensions
Chapter 1 General Information 1
Introduction
The PCM-6890B is an all-in-one multi-media Celeron Pentium III
processor based single board computer (SBC) with a 32-bit PCI
audio controller, a PCI Flat Panel controller , a PCI 100Base-Tx
Ethernet interface, and one PCI expansion slot. When using an
Intel Pentium II/III processor, the PCM-6890B achieves outstanding
performance that surpasses any other SBC in its class. In addition,
the onboard SSD interface supports M-systems DiskOnChip 2000
series, memory capacity from 2 MB to 288 MB. This compact (only
5.75"“ x 8") unit offers all the functions of a single board industrial
computer, but still fits in the space of a CD-ROM drive.
Onboard features include four serial ports (three RS-232, one RS-
232/422/485), one multi-mode parallel (ECP/EPP/SPP) port, connector for two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports, a floppy drive
controller, and a keyboard/PS/2 mouse interface. The built-in high
speed PCI IDE controller supports Ultra DMA/33 mode. Up to two
IDE devices can be connected, including large hard disks, CDROM drives, and tape backup drives, etc.
The PCM-6890B also features power management to minimize
power consumption. It complies with the ACPI standard and
supports three types of power saving features: Doze mode,
Standby mode, and Suspend mode. In addition, the board's
watchdog timer can automatically reset the system or generate an
interrupt in case the system stops due to a program bug or EMI.
Highly integrated multi-media SBC
The PCM-6890B is a highly integrated multi-media SBC that
combines audio, video, and network functions on a CD-ROM drive
size single computer board. It provides 32-bit half-duplex, 16-bit
full-duplex, integrated 3D audio and up to 1024 x 768 resolution @
64K colors with on-chip 2MB SDRAM display memory . Major
onboard devices adopt PCI technology to achieve outstanding
computing performance when used with Intel Celeron level
processors, making the PCM-6890B one of the world's smallest and
most powerful all-in-one multimedia boards.
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Features
• Supports Intel Pentium III, Celeron CPUs, and compatible CPUs
• C&T69000 LCD controller supports 36-bit TFT Panels
• 10/100Base-T Fast Ethernet
• Integrated AC-97 2.0 (meets PC98™ Basic Audio spec.)
• SoundBlaster compatible PCI 3D Audio
• Supports DiskOnChip (SSD) up to 288MB
• PC/104 expansion connector
Chapter 1 General Information 3
Specifications
Standard SBC Functions
• CPU: Pentium III / Celeron supported (With system bus frequencies of
66/100MHz)
• CPU socket: Intel 370-pin socket
• BIOS: A ward 256KB Flash BIOS
• Chipset: Intel 440BX
• I/O Chipset: ITE IT8661F/Winbond W83977EF . Full 16-bit I/O `
decoded
• Memory: Onboard one 168-pin DIMM socket supports up to
256Mbytes SDRAM
• Enhanced IDE: Support up to two IDE devices. Supports Ultra DMA/
33 mode with data transfer rate up to 33MB/sec.
• FDD interface: Supports up to two floppy disk drives, 5.25" (360KB
and 1.2MB) and /or 3.5" (720KB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB)
• Parallel port: One bi-directional parallel port. Supports SPP , ECP and
EPP modes
• Serial ports: Three RS-232 and one RS-232/422/485 serial ports.
Ports can be configured as COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, or disabled
individually. (16C550 equivalent)
• IR interface: Supports one IrDA Tx/Rx header
• Keyboard/mouse connector: 8 pin connector supports PC/AT
keyboard and PS/2 mouse
• USB connectors: 4 x 2 header onboard supports dual USB ports
• Battery: Lithium battery for data retention
• Watchdog T imer: Can generate a system reset, IRQ15, or NMI.
Support software selectable timeout interval. (32sec. ~ 254.5 min., 1 sec./
step)
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• DMA: 7 DMA channels (8237 equivalent)
• Interrupt: 15 interrupt levels (8259 equivalent)
• Power management: Supports A TX power supply . Supports PC97,
LAN wake up, and modem ring-in functions. I/O peripheral devices
support power saving and doze/standby/suspend modes. APM 1.2
compliant
• H/W status monitoring: Winbond W83781D H/W status monitoring
IC supports power supply voltage and temperatures monitoring
Flat Panel/CRT Interface
• Chipset: C&T 69000 / C&T 69030
• Display memory: Built-in 2MB/4MB SDRAM
• Display type: Supports non-interlaced CRT and LCD (TFT , DSTN, and
Mono) displays. Can display both CRT and Flat Panel simultaneously
• Resolution: Up to 1024x768@64K colors
PCI Sound Interface
• Chipset : ESS Solo-1
• Wave-Table synthesis: 32-Voice Polyphony and multi-timbral capability
• 3D audio: Supports for Microsoft DirectSound and DirectSound 3D
audio technology in two-speaker mode (requires Microsoft Direct
Sound 3D supported software titles)
• 16-bit stereo digital audio : Full-duplex support enables simultaneous
record and playback for Internet communications software
• Game port: IBM-compatible 15-pin game port with analog supported
Ethernet interface
• Chipset: Intel 82559GD 100Base-T Fast Ethernet controller
• Ethernet interface: 100Base-T RJ-45 connector. Optional Remote
Boot ROM function
Chapter 1 General Information 5
SSD Interface
One 32-pin DIP socket supports M-systems DiskOnChip 2000 Series
up to 288MB
Expansion Slots
• PC/104 connector: One 16-bit 104-pin connector onboard
• PCI slot: One 32-bit PCI slot onboard
Mechanical and environmental
• Power supply voltage: +5V (4.75V to 5.25V),
+12V (11.4V to 12.6V)
• Typical power r equirement: +5V@4A
• Operating temperature: 32 to 140o F (0 to 60o C)
• Board size: 8"(L) x 5.75"(W) (203mm x 146mm)
• Weight: 1.2 lb. (0.5 Kg)
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Board layout
Chapter 1 General Information 7
Board dimensions
AAEON
PCM-6890B Rev B1.0 Mechanical Drawing
UNIT: mm
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2
CHAPTER
Installation
This chapter describes how to set up the
main board hardware, including instructions on setting jumpers and connecting
peripherals, switches, and indicators. Be
sure to read all the safety precautions
before you begin the installation procedure.
Chapter 2 Installation 9
Jumpers and connectors
Connectors on the board link it to external devices such as hard
disk drives, a keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board
has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your system
to suit your application.
The following tables list the function of each of the board's
jumpers and connectors.
Jumpers
Label Function
J1 Clear CMOS
J2 System temperature thermal sensor
J3 COM4 RI pin voltage select
J4 COM3 RI pin voltage select
J5 Audio output select
J6 ATX soft-power switch connector
J7 COM2 RS-232/422/485 select
J8 LCD clock select
J9 LCD driving voltage select
J1 0 COM2 RS-232/422/485 select
SW1 (2~3) DOC address select
JP1 Mic_Amp
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Connectors
Label Function
CN 1 CPU fan power connector
CN 2 PC/104 connector
CN 3 USB ports connector
CN 4 CD-ROM signal input connector
CN 6 IDE drive connector
CN 7 Front panel connector
CN8 IrDA connector
CN9 ATX power connector
CN10 LCD display connector
CN11 Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector
CN12 VGA display connector
CN13 Audio connector
CN14 Printer port connector
CN15 100Base-T Ethernet connector
CN16 Serial ports connector
CN17 Floppy dirve connector
U18 DiskOnChip socket
LED2 Ethernet Tx/Rx/Link LED connector
Chapter 2 Installation 11
Locating jumpers & connectors
PCI1
DIM1
CN4
CN11
J5
CN9
CN10
J8
LED2
CN15
CN16
CN12
CN13
CN17
CN14
J7
J10
J6
CN8
CN6
CN7
CN3
J3
J4
CPU1
CN1
CN2
CN5
JP11
J12
J13
J1
J9
SW1
JP1
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Setting jumpers
You can configure your card to match the needs of your application
by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch.
It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected
by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To
“close” a jumper you connect the pins with the clip. T o “open” a
jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three
pins, labeled 1, 2, and 3. In this case you would connect either pins
1 and 2 or 2 and 3.
1
Open Closed Closed 2-3
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as
follows:
1 2 3
Open Closed Closed 2-3
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with
jumpers.
3
2
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for
your application, contact your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.
Chapter 2 Installation 13
CPU installing and upgrading
Y ou can upgrade to a more powerful Pentium II/III CPU at any time.
Simply remove the old CPU, install the new one, and set the
jumpers for the new CPU speed.
Warning! Always disconnect the power cord from your
chassis when you are working on it. Do not
make connections while the power is on as
sensitive electronic components can be damaged by the sudden rush of power. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC
chassis.
Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static
charge before touching the PC board. Modern
electronic devices are very sensitive to static
electric charges. Use a grounding wrist strap at
all times. Place all electronic components on a
static-dissipative surface or in a static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.
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Installing DRAM (DIMMs)
System Memory
The left edge of the PCM-6890B contains a socket for 168-pin dual
inline memory module (DIMM). The socket uses 3.3 V unbuffered
synchronous DRAM (SDRAM). DIMM is available in capacities of
16, 32, 64, 128, or 256 MB. The socket can be filled in the DIMM of
any size, giving your PCM-6890B single board computer between
16 and 258 MB of memory.
Supplementary information about DIMM
Y our PCM-6890B can accept both regular and PC-100 SDRAM
DIMM Module(with or without parity). However. The PCM-6890B
can only accept PC-100 SDRAM Module.
Single-sided modules are typically 16 or 128MB; double-sided
modules are usually 32 or 256 MB.
Memory Installation Procedures
T o install SDRAM, first make sure the two handles of the SDRAM
socket are in the "open" position. i.e. The handles remain outward.
Slowly slide the SDRAM module along the plastic guides on both
ends of the socket. Then press the SDRAM module right down
into the socket, until you hear a click. This is when the two handles
have automatically locked the memory module into the correct
position of the SDRAM socket. (See Figure below) To take away
the memory module, just push both handles outward, and the
memory module will be ejected by the mechanism in the socket.
Chapter 2 Installation 15
Cache memory
Since the second level cache has been embedded into the Celeron /
Pentium III CPUs, you do not have to take care of either SRAM
chips or SRAM modules. The built-in second level cache in the
Celeron yields much higher performance than the external cache
memories. The cache size in the Celeron CPUs is 128 KB, but 256KB
for Pentium III CPUs.
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Clear CMOS (J1)
You can use J1 to clear the CMOS data if necessary . To reset the
CMOS data, set J1 to 2-3 closed for just a few seconds, and then
move the jumper back to 1-2 closed.
Clear CMOS (J1)
Protect* Clear CMOS
J1
1
2
3
1
2
3
*default
System temperature thermal sensor
(J2)
J2 is a thermal sensor component. This temperature detector works
primarily with the BIOS to offer clients the ability to monitor the
temperature.
BIOS offers an ICON on screen for customers to select followed by
the temperature information.
Mic_Amp (JP1)
Mic Amp (JP1)
On Off
JP1
1 2
3 4
5 6
1 2
3 4
5 6
Chapter 2 Installation 17
COM3/COM4 RI pin voltage select
(J3, J4)
The 9th pin of COM3 and COM4 (9-pin D-sub connector) can be
selected as RI, +5V , or +12V by setting J3 & J4.
COM3 RI pin setting (J4)
RI * +5V +12V
J4
1 3 5
1 3 5
1 3 5
2 4 6
COM4 RI pin setting (J3)
RI * +5V +12V
1 3 5
J3
2 4 6
*default
2 4 6
1 3 5
2 4 6
2 4 6
1 3 5
2 4 6
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Audio output select (J5)
You can select the output mode of onboard audio connector
(CN14) by setting J5.
"Speaker out" is the output signal amplified by onboard amplifier
Audio output select (J5)
Line out Speaker out *
2 1
4 3
6 5
J5
2 1
4 3
6 5
*default
ATX Soft-Power Switch connector
(J6)
The ATX Soft-Power switch connector is a 2-pin header . Locate
the power switch cable from your system. Plug this connector to
the Soft-Power switch connector marked J6.
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COM2 RS-232/422/485 select (J10, J7)
The PCM-6890B COM2 serial port can be selected as RS-232, RS422, or RS-485 by setting J10 & J7.
COM2 Select (J10, J7)
RS-232* RS-422 RS-485
J10
1 4 7 10
1 4 7 10
1 4 7 10
J7
*default
3 6 9 12
1 3 5
2 4 6
3 6 9 12
1 3 5
2 4 6
3 6 9 12
1 3 5
2 4 6
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