IEI Technology IOWA-MARK-533-128MB-R10, IOWA-MARK-800-128MB-R10, IOWA-MARK-800S-128MB-R10, IOWA-MARK-533S-128MB-R10 User Manual
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Revision
MODEL IOWA-MARK VIA MARK Motherboard
Revision Number Description Date of Issue
1.0 Initial release December 2006
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to
improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Copyright
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reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or
other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
TRADEMARKS
IBM PC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. VIA is
a registered trademark of VIA Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein are
used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered tra demarks
of their respective owners.
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Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or
vendor you purchased the IOWA-MARK from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please
send an email to
The items listed below should all be included in the IOWA-MARK package.
1 x IOWA-MARK single board computer
1 x Audio cable
1 x ATA 66/100 flat cable
1 x Keyboard/mouse PS/2 Y-cable
2 x SATA cables
1 x SATA power cable
1 x Single RS-232 cable
1 x Mini jumper pack
1 x Utility CD
1 x QIG (quick installation guide)
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.
sales@iei.com.tw.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 IOWA-MARK OVERVIEW......................................................................................... 2
1.1.1 IOWA-MARK Models......................................................................................... 2
1.1.2 IOWA-MARK Benefits........................................................................................ 2
1.1.3 IOWA-MARK Features....................................................................................... 3
1.2 IOWA-MARK OVERVIEW......................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 IOWA-MARK Connectors .................................................................................. 5
1.2.2 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 6
2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................. 9
2.1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 10
2.2 DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................ 10
2.2.1 Board Dimensions............................................................................................ 10
2.2.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions.............................................................. 10
2.3 DATA FLOW...............................................................................................................11
2.4 CPU SUPPORT.......................................................................................................... 12
2.4.1 VIA MARK Overview....................................................................................... 12
2.4.2 VIA MARK Memory Support............................................................................ 13
2.4.3 VIA MARK Integration..................................................................................... 13
2.4.4 VIA MARK S3 Graphics Unichrome Pro Graphics Core................................ 13
2.4.5 VIA MARK VIA PadLock Security Engine....................................................... 13
2.5 SYSTEM CHIPSET ..................................................................................................... 14
2.5.1 VIA VT82C686B A TA-6 Controller.................................................................. 14
2.5.2 VIA VT82C686B Flash Interface ..................................................................... 15
2.5.3 VIA VT82C686B Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) Controller.................................... 15
2.5.4 VIA VT82C686B USB Controller..................................................................... 16
2.5.5 VIA VT82C686B Serial Communications........................................................ 16
2.5.6 VIA VT82C686B Infrared Interface................................................................. 16
2.5.7 VIA VT82C686B Parallel Port Communications ............................................ 17
2.5.8 VIA VT82C686B Keyboard and Mouse ........................................................... 17
2.5.9 VIA VT82C686B Real Time Clock ................................................................... 17
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2.5.10 BIOS............................................................................................................... 17
2.6 PCI BUS................................................................................................................... 18
2.6.1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 18
2.6.2 10/100M Ethernet ............................................................................................ 18
2.6.3 SATA Drive Controller..................................................................................... 19
2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 19
2.7.1 System Monitoring........................................................................................... 19
2.7.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 19
2.7.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 20
3 UNPACKING .......................................................................................................... 21
3.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 22
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 22
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 22
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................... 23
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3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 23
4 CONNECTOR PINOUTS...................................................................................... 27
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................................... 28
4.1.1 IOWA-MARK Layout........................................................................................ 28
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 29
4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 30
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 31
4.2.1 AT Power Connector........................................................................................ 31
4.2.2 Audio Connector (10-pin)................................................................................ 32
4.2.3 Audio CD In Connector (4-pin)....................................................................... 33
4.2.4 Backlight Inverter Connector .......................................................................... 34
4.2.5 Backplane to Mainboard Connector................................................................ 35
4.2.6 Battery Connector............................................................................................ 36
4.2.7 Compact Flash Socket...................................................................................... 37
4.2.8 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector............................................................ 38
4.2.9 Fan Connector (+5V) ...................................................................................... 39
4.2.10 Floppy Disk Connector.................................................................................. 40
4.2.11 IDE Connector (40-pin) ................................................................................. 42
4.2.12 Infrared Interface Connector (5-pin)............................................................. 44
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4.2.13 Keyboard/Mouse Connector.......................................................................... 45
4.2.14 LVDS LCD Connector ................................................................................... 46
4.2.15 Parallel Port Connector ................................................................................ 47
4.2.16 Power Button Connector................................................................................ 48
4.2.17 Reset Button Connector ................................................................................. 49
4.2.18 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 51
4.2.19 Serial Port Connector (COM 2) .................................................................... 52
4.2.20 TFT LCD Connector ...................................................................................... 53
4.2.21 Internal USB Connectors (Internal) .............................................................. 54
4.2.22 -VCC Power Connectors................................................................................ 56
4.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................. 57
4.3.1 External Peripheral Interface Connector Overview........................................ 57
4.3.2 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector.................................................................... 57
4.3.3 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector ............................................................................... 58
4.3.4 Serial Port Connector (COM 1) ...................................................................... 59
4.3.5 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 60
5 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 63
5.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 64
5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................. 65
5.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 65
5.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 66
5.3 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 67
5.3.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 67
5.4 DIMM AND COMPACTFLASH CARD INSTALLATION ................................................. 67
5.4.1 DIMM Installation........................................................................................... 67
5.4.2 CF Card Installation........................................................................................ 69
5.5 JUMPER SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 71
5.5.1 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 71
5.5.2 TTL and LVDS Voltage Selection..................................................................... 73
5.6 CHASSIS INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 75
5.6.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 75
5.6.2 Backplane Installation..................................................................................... 75
5.6.3 CPU Card Installation..................................................................................... 76
5.7 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 76
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5.7.1 Peripheral Device Cables................................................................................ 76
5.7.2 ATA Flat Cable Connection ............................................................................. 76
5.7.3 Audio Kit Installation....................................................................................... 77
5.7.4 Single RS-232 Cable Connection..................................................................... 79
5.7.5 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 79
5.8 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION................................................... 81
5.8.1 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 82
5.8.2 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Y-Cable Connection........................................... 83
6 AWARD BIOS ......................................................................................................... 85
6.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 86
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 86
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 86
6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 87
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 87
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6.1.5 Main BIOS Menu ............................................................................................. 87
6.2 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES.................................................................................. 90
6.2.1 IDE Primary Master/Slave .............................................................................. 92
6.3 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES.................................................................................... 95
6.4 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES.............................................................................. 104
6.5 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS .....................................................................................112
6.6 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP................................................................................ 120
6.6.1 Power Management....................................................................................... 124
6.6.2 Wake Up Events.............................................................................................. 127
6.7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................... 131
6.8 PC HEALTH STATUS ............................................................................................... 137
6.9 FREQUENCY/VOLTAGE CONTROL........................................................................... 138
7 SOFTWARE DRIVERS....................................................................................... 141
7.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 142
7.2 VIA 4 IN 1 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION (VIA SERVICE PACK V4.3) ................ 142
7.3 REALTEK AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................... 149
7.3.1 LAN Driver Installation................................................................................. 155
A BIOS OPTIONS.................................................................................................... 159
B DIO CONNECTOR.............................................................................................. 165
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B.1 DIO INTERFACE INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 166
B.2 DIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS ................................................................................... 166
B.3 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLES........................................................................... 167
B.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function..................................................................... 167
B.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function.................................................................. 167
C WA TCHDOG TIMER .......................................................................................... 169
D ADDRESS MAPPING..........................................................................................173
D.1 ADDRESS MAP ...................................................................................................... 174
D.2 1ST MB MEMORY ADDRESS MAP ......................................................................... 174
D.3 IRQ MAPPING TABLE............................................................................................ 175
D.4 DMA CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS............................................................................. 175
E EXTERNAL AC’97 AUDIO CODEC ................................................................. 177
E.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 178
E.1.1 Accessing the AC’97 CODEC ....................................................................... 178
E.1.2 Driver Installation......................................................................................... 178
E.2 SOUND EFFECT CONFIGURATION ........................................................................... 178
E.2.1 Accessing the Sound Effects Manager........................................................... 178
E.2.2 Sound Effect Manager Configuration Options.............................................. 180
F RAID SETUP ........................................................................................................ 183
F.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 184
F.2 FEA TURES AND BENEFITS....................................................................................... 185
F .3 ACCESSING THE ALI RAID UTILITY...................................................................... 185
F.4 RAID OPTIONS:..................................................................................................... 187
F.4.1 Create RAID 0 Striping for Performance ...................................................... 187
F.4.2 Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability ....................................................... 189
F.4.3 Create JBOD for Integrated Capacity........................................................... 191
F.4.4 Stripe Size....................................................................................................... 192
F.4.5 Delete RAID Setting & Partition ................................................................... 193
F.4.6 Delete All RAID Setting & Partition.............................................................. 193
F.4.7 Rebuild RAID Array....................................................................................... 194
F.4.8 Select Boot Drive ........................................................................................... 194
INDEX............................................................................................................................ 195
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: IOWA-MARK Overview..............................................................................4
Figure 1-2: IOWA-MARK Solder Side Overview.........................................................5
Figure 2-1: IOWA-MARK Dimensions (mm)..............................................................10
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)...........................................11
Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram........................................................................12
Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations .........................................................28
Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations (Solder Side)..................................29
Figure 4-3: AT Power Connector Location...............................................................31
Figure 4-4: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin) .........................................................32
Figure 4-5: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts (4-pin).................................................33
Figure 4-6: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations.......................................34
Figure 4-7: Backplane to Mainboard Connector Location......................................35
Figure 4-8: Battery Connector Location ...................................................................36
Figure 4-9: CF Card Socket Location........................................................................37
Figure 4-10: DIO Connector Locations .....................................................................39
Figure 4-11: +5V Fan Connector Location................................................................40
Figure 4-12: 34-pin FDD Connector Location...........................................................41
Figure 4-13: IDE Device Connector Locations.........................................................43
Figure 4-14: Infrared Connector Pinout Locations..................................................44
Figure 4-15: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location.................................................45
Figure 4-16: LVDS LCD Connector Pinout Locations .............................................46
Figure 4-17: Parallel Port Connector Location.........................................................48
Figure 4-18: Power Button Connector Location ......................................................49
Figure 4-19: Reset Button Connector Locations .....................................................50
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Figure 4-20: SATA Drive Connector Locations........................................................51
Figure 4-21: COM 2 Connector Pinout Locations....................................................52
Figure 4-22: TFT LCD Connector Pinout Locations ................................................53
Figure 4-23: USB Connector Pinout Locations........................................................55
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Figure 4-24: -VCC Power Connector Pinout Locations...........................................56
Figure 4-25: IOWA-MARK On-board External Interface Connectors.....................57
Figure 4-26: PS/2 Pinouts...........................................................................................58
Figure 4-27: J7 Connector..........................................................................................59
Figure 4-28: COM1 Pinout Locations........................................................................60
Figure 4-29: VGA Connector......................................................................................61
Figure 5-1: Installing a DIMM......................................................................................68
Figure 5-2: CF Card Installation.................................................................................70
Figure 5-3: Clear CMOS Jumper................................................................................73
Figure 5-4: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Pinout Locations..............................74
Figure 5-5: IDE Cable Connection .............................................................................77
Figure 5-6: IDE Cable Connection .............................................................................78
Figure 5-7: Single RS-232 Cable Installation............................................................79
Figure 5-8: SATA Drive Cable Connection ...............................................................80
Figure 5-9: SATA Power Drive Connection ..............................................................81
Figure 5-10: VGA Connector......................................................................................82
Figure 5-11: PS/2 Connector......................................................................................84
Figure 7-1: Access the 4in1_Extreme Folder ........................................................ 143
Figure 7-2: Setup Utility Icon................................................................................... 143
Figure 7-3: VIA Chipset Driver Installation Welcome Screen.............................. 144
Figure 7-4: Readme Information............................................................................. 144
Figure 7-5: VIA Chipset Driver Installation Type................................................... 145
Figure 7-6: Driver Selection..................................................................................... 146
Figure 7-7: VIA PCI IDE Bus Driver Selection........................................................ 147
Figure 7-8: AGP Driver Selection............................................................................ 148
Figure 7-9: Restart the Computer........................................................................... 149
Figure 7-10: Access the Audio Driver Folder........................................................ 149
Figure 7-11: Setup Utility Icon ................................................................................ 150
Figure 7-12: Audio Driver Install Shield Wizard Starting ..................................... 150
Figure 7-13: Audio Driver Setup Preparation........................................................ 151
Figure 7-14: Audio Driver Welcome Screen .......................................................... 152
Figure 7-15: Audio Driver Software Configuration ............................................... 152
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Figure 7-16: Audio Driver Digital Signal ................................................................ 153
Figure 7-17: Audio Driver Installation Begins....................................................... 154
Figure 7-18: Audio Driver Installation Complete................................................... 155
Figure 7-19: Access the LAN Driver Folder........................................................... 156
Figure 7-20: Setup Utility Icon ................................................................................ 156
Figure 7-21: LAN Driver Welcome Screen............................................................. 156
Figure 7-22: LAN Driver Installation Complete...................................................... 157
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Table 1-1: IOWA-MARK Model Specifications............................................................2
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications ............................................................................7
Table 2-1: Supported HDD Specifications................................................................14
Table 2-2: Power Consumption..................................................................................20
Table 3-1: Package List Contents..............................................................................25
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors..............................................................30
Table 4-2: Rear Panel Connectors.............................................................................31
Table 4-3: AT Power Connector Pinouts...................................................................32
Table 4-4: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin)...........................................................33
List of Tables
Table 4-5: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts...............................................................34
Table 4-6: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts ........................................................35
Table 4-7: Backplane to Mainboard Connector Pinouts .........................................36
Table 4-8: Battery Connector Pinouts.......................................................................37
Table 4-9: CF Card Socket Pinouts ...........................................................................38
Table 4-10: DIO Connector Pinouts...........................................................................39
Table 4-11: +5V Fan Connector Pinouts ...................................................................40
Table 4-12: 34-pin FDD Connector Pinouts..............................................................42
Table 4-13: IDE Connector Pinouts ...........................................................................44
Table 4-14: Infrared Connector Pinouts....................................................................45
Table 4-15: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts....................................................46
Table 4-16: LVDS LCD Port Connector Pinouts.......................................................47
Table 4-17: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts............................................................48
Table 4-18: Power Button Connector Pinouts..........................................................49
Table 4-19: Reset Button Connector Pinouts...........................................................51
Table 4-20: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts .............................................................52
Table 4-21: COM 2 Connector Pinouts......................................................................53
Table 4-22: TFT LCD Port Connector Pinouts..........................................................54
Table 4-23: USB Port Connector Pinouts .................................................................55
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Table 4-24: -VCC Power Connector Pinouts.............................................................56
Table 4-25: PS/2 Connector Pinouts .........................................................................58
Table 4-26: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Pinouts........................................................59
Table 4-27: J7 Connector LEDs .................................................................................59
Table 4-28: RS-232 Serial Port (COM 1) Pinouts......................................................60
Table 4-29: VGA Connector Pinouts .........................................................................61
Table 5-1: Jumpers......................................................................................................71
Table 5-2: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings ..................................................................72
Table 5-3: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings ..............................................74
Table 5-4: IEI Provided Cables...................................................................................76
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys...............................................................................87
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Menu 1: Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.................................................................88
BIOS Menu 2: Standard CMOS Features ..................................................................90
BIOS Menu 3: IDE Channel Master............................................................................93
BIOS Menu 4: Advanced BIOS Features...................................................................96
BIOS Menu 5: Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................... 104
BIOS Menu 6: Integrated Peripherals..................................................................... 113
BIOS Menu 7: Power Management Setup.............................................................. 121
BIOS Menu 8: Power Management......................................................................... 124
BIOS Menu 9: Wake Up Events............................................................................... 127
BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 10: IRQ Activity Monitoring................................................................. 131
BIOS Menu 11: PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................ 132
BIOS Menu 12: IRQ Resources............................................................................... 134
BIOS Menu 13: Memory Resources........................................................................ 135
BIOS Menu 14: PC Health Status............................................................................ 137
BIOS Menu 15: Frequency/Voltage Control........................................................... 138
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Glossary
AC ’97 Audio Codec 97
ACPI Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface
APM Advanced Power Management
ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device
ASKIR Shift Keyed Infrared
ATA Advanced Technology
Attachments
BIOS Basic Input/Output System
CFII Compact Flash Type 2
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductor
CPU Central Processing Unit
Codec Compressor/Decompressor
COM Serial Port
DAC Digital to Analog Converter
DDR Double Data Rate
I/O Input/Output
L1 Cache Level 1 Cache
L2 Cache Level 2 Cache
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LPT Parallel Port Connector
LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signaling
MAC Media Access Controller
OS Operating System
PCI Peripheral Connect Interface
PIO Programmed Input Output
PnP Plug and Play
POST Power On Self Test
RAM Random Access Memory
SATA Serial ATA
S.M.A.R.T Self Monitoring Analysis and
Reporting Technology
SPD Serial Presence Detect
DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module
DIO Digital Input/Output
DMA Direct Memory Access
EIDE Enhanced IDE
EIST Enhanced Int el SpeedStep
Technology
FDD Floppy Disk Drive
FDC Floppy Disk Connector
FFIO Flexible File Input/Output
FIFO First In/First Out
FSB Front Side Bus
IrDA Infrared Data Association
HDD Hard Disk Drive
IDE Integrated Data Electronics
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S/PDI Sony/Philips Digital Interface
SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random
Access Memory
SIR Serial Infrared
UART Universal Asynchronous
Receiver-transmitter
USB Universal Serial Bus
VGA Video Graphics Adapter
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1
1 Introduction
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1.1 IOWA-MARK Overview
The IOWA-MARK VIA MARK half-size ISA CPU card is fully equipped with advanced
multi-mode I/Os. The IOWA-MARK CPU cards all come with 128MB of onboard memory
and are equipped with onboard audio. Two IOWA-MARK models support two SATA drives
that can be configured in a RAID configuration to ensure data integrity. The IOWA-MARK
is designed for system manufacturers, integrators, and VARs that want performance,
reliability, and quality at a reasonable price.
1.1.1 IOWA-MARK Models
The IOWA-MARK series has four models:
IOWA-MARK-533-128MB-R10
IOWA-MARK-533S-128MB-R10
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IOWA-MARK-800-128MB-R10
IOWA-MARK-800S-128MB-R10
The specifications for the four models are show in
IOWA-MARK -533-128MB-R10 -533S-128MB-R10 -800-128MB-R10 -800S-128MB-R10
CPU Speed 533MHz 533MHz 800MHz 800MHz
CRT/LCD Yes Yes Yes Yes
Onboard
Memory
SATA No Yes No Yes
Audio Yes Yes Yes Yes
128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB
Table 1-1.
Table 1-1: IOWA-MARK Model Specifications
1.1.2 IOWA-MARK Benefits
Some of the IOWA-MARK benefits include:
Power efficient, fanless CPU lowers hardware and operational overhead cost s
Powerful ISA expansion options available with compatible IEI backplanes
Enhanced system performance with complete support for both legacy ISA and
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DMA (dire ct memory access) mode
Multiple display output devices including VGA, TTL and LVDS are supported
and dual-display configuration also supported
Supported RAID function provides increased data safety
Onboard CPU has long-term support until December 2010
1.1.3 IOWA-MARK Features
Some of the IOWA-MARK features are listed below:
Half-size form factor
RoHS compliant
VIA MARK proces sor installed
Dual-independent display functionality
Low power consumption (6 Watts)
One high performance 10/100 megabit Ethernet controller on-board
Two SATA channels with transfer rates up to 150Mb/s on-board (only for
IOWA-MARK-533S and IOWA-MARK-800S)
Four USB 1.1 devices supported
Integrated audio
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1.2 IOWA-MARK Overview
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Figure 1-1: IOWA-MARK Overview
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Figure 1-2: IOWA-MARK Solder Side Overview
1.2.1 IOWA-MARK Connectors
The IOWA-MARK has the following connectors on-board:
1 x AT power connector
1 x Audio connector
1 x Backlight inverter connector
1 x Backplane to mainboarrd connector
1 x Battery connector
1 x CompactFlash socket
1 x Digital input/output (DIO) connector
1 x Fan connector
1 x Floppy disk connector
1 x IDE disk drive connector
1 x Infrared interface connector
1 x Keyboard/mouse connector
1 x LED connector
1 x LVDS LCD connector
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1 x Parallel port connector
1 x Power button connector
1 x Reset button connector
2 x Serial ATA (SATA) drive connectors (only for IOWA-MARK-533S and
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IOWA-MARK-800S)
1 x Serial port connector (internal COM 2)
1 x DIMM slot
1 x TFT LCD connector
2 x USB connectors
The IOWA-MARK has the following external peripheral interface connectors on the board
rear panel
1 x Ethernet connector
1 x PS/2 keyboard connector
1 x Serial port connector
1 x VGA connector
The IOWA-MARK has the following on-board jumpers:
Clear CMOS
LCD Vcc select
1.2.2 Technical Specifications
IOWA-MARK technical specifications are listed in Tabl e 1-2. Detailed de scriptions of each
specification can be found in Chapter 2.
Specification IOWA-MARK
Form Factor
System CPU
Half-size form factor
VIA® MARK™ 533MHz or 800MHz
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System Chipset
Display
VIA® VT82C686B
CRT integrated into the VIA® MARK™
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TTL/LVDS
Memory
BIOS
SSD
Audio
LAN
COM
USB2.0
IDE
Watchdog Timer
24-bits TTL or dual channel 36-bits LVDS
Supports one 512MB PC100MHz or PC133MHz SDRAM
DIMM module
Award BIOS
CompactFlash (CF) Type II
AC'97 Codec Realtek ALC6 55
10/100 Base-T RTL8100C
Two RS-232 serial ports (one internal, one external)
Four USB 1.1 devices supported
One 40-pin IDE connects to two Ultra ATA33/66/100 devices
Software programmable 1-255 sec. by supper I/O
Digital I/O
Power Supply
Temperature
Humidity (operating)
Dimensions
Weight (GW)
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications
One digital input/output connector
+5V, +12V, ATX power support
0ºC - 60ºC (32ºF - 140ºF)
5%~95% non-condensing
185mm x 122mm
1.0kg
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Chapter
2
2 Detailed Specifications
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2.1 Overview
This chapter describes the specifications and on-board features of the IOWA-MARK in
detail.
2.2 Dimensions
2.2.1 Board Dimensions
The dimensions of the board are listed below:
Length: 185mm
Width: 122mm
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Figure 2-1: IOWA-MARK Dimensions (mm)
2.2.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions
External peripheral interface connector panel dimensions are shown in Figure 2-2.
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Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)
2.3 Data Flow
The IOWA-MARK motherboard comes with a VIA MARK CPU and a VIA VT82C686B
system chipset.
other components installed on the motherboard.
Figure 2-3 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and
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Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram
2.4 CPU Support
The IOWA-MARK series motherboards all come with a preinstalled 500MHz or 800MHz
VIA MARK CPU.
2.4.1 VIA MARK Overview
The specifications for the VIA MARK are listed below
533MHz or 800MHz CPU frequency
133MHz processor front side frequency
6W or 8W maximum thermal design power
0.13u process technology
HSBGA desig n package
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MMX, SSE and 3DNow 3D instruction sets
RNG and AES built in security feature s
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133MHz SDR memory support
S3 Graphics ProSavage4 integrated graphics
Integrated L V DS transmitter
Dual independent display supported
ISA support
2.4.2 VIA MARK Memory Support
The VIA Mark CoreFusion processor supports a single PC100MHz or PC13 3MHz SDRAM
DIMM module with a maximum memory of 512MB. All the models are shipped with a
128MB DIMM module.
2.4.3 VIA MARK Integration
The VIA Mark CoreFusion processor comes with rich x86 integration and combines the
VIA 'Nehemiah' processor core architecture with a feature rich Northbridge in a single
package. The VIA Mark CoreFusion processor offers full legacy support, advanced
integrated graphics, a military-grade hardware security engine and unparalleled
connectivity.
2.4.4 VIA MARK S3 Graphics Unichrome Pro Graphics Core
The VIA Mark CoreFusion has the following graphics and display support.
Integrated S3 Graphics Unichrome Pro Graphics Core
Dual independent display support
An integrated LVDS/DVI transmitter
A video capture port
Display resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 pixels.
2.4.5 VIA MARK VIA PadLock Security Engine
The VIA PadLock Security Engine embedded on the VIA Mark CoreFusion processor
platform integrates an AES cipher engine and a quantum based random number
generator to help protect stored and exchanged data. Please visit the VIA website for
more information (
http://www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives/padlock/index.jsp).
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2.5 System Chipset
The IOWA-MARK series motherboards all have a preinstalled VIA VT82C686B chipset.
The system chipset features are listed below.
Integrated AC'97 audio
Integrated MC'97 modem
Integrated Super I/O
Hardware monitoring capabilities
USB 1.1 controller
2.5.1 VIA VT82C686B ATA-6 Controller
The single IOWA-MARK IDE connector supports two ATA-6 HDDs. An ATA-6 (Ultra
ATA/100) compliant IDE controller on the VIA
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VT82C686B has a maximum transfer rate
of 100MB/s. ATA-6 includes advancements in error checking and ATA-6 drives are
compatible with future interface additions.
The onboard ATA-6 controller is able to support the following IDE HDDs:
Ultra A T A/10 0, with data transfer rates up to 100MB/s
Ultra A T A/66, with data transfer rates up to 66MB/s
Ultra A T A/33, with data transfer rates up to 33MB/s
Specification Ultra ATA/100 Ultra A TA/66 Ultra A T A/33
IDE devices
PIO Mode
PIO Max Transfer Rate
DMA/UDMA designation
DMA/UDMA Max Transfer
2 2 2
0 – 4 0 – 4 0 – 4
16.6 MB/s 16.6 MB/s 16.6 MB/s
UDMA 3 - 4 UDMA 3 – 4 UDMA 2
100MB/s 66MB/s 33MB/s
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Controller Interface
5V 5V 5V
Table 2-1: Supported HDD Specifications
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2.5.2 VIA VT82C686B Flash Interface
The IOWA-MARK CompactFlash socket supports standard CF Type I and CF Type II
cards. The chipset flash interface is multiplexed with an IDE interface and can be
connected to an array of industry standard NAND Flash or NOR Flash devices.
2.5.3 VIA VT82C686B Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) Controller
The AC’97 specification v2.3 compliant controller on the chipset is interfaced to a 16-bit
full-duplex AC'97 2.3 RealTek ALC655 codec. The ALC655 is then connected to a 10-pin
audio connector to which an audio kit can easily be connected. The codec meets
performance requirements for audio on PC99/2001 systems. Some of the codec features
are listed below.
Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.0 audio requirements
16-bit Stereo full-duplex CODEC with 48KHz sampling rate
Complies with AC'97 2.3 specifications
o Front-Out, Surround-Out, MIC-In and LINE-In Jack Sensing
o 14.318MHz -> 24.576MHz PLL to eliminate crystal
o 12.288MHz BITCLK input
o Integrated PCBEEP generator to save buzzer
o Interrupt capability
Three analog line-level stereo inputs with 5-bit volume control, LINE_IN, CD,
AUX
High-quality differential CD input
Two analog line-level mono inputs: PCBEEP , PHONE-IN
Two software selectable MIC inputs
Dedicated Front-MIC input for front panel applications (software selectable)
Boost preamplifier for MIC input
LINE input shared with surround output; MIC input shared with Center and
LFE output
Built-in 50mW/20ohm amplifier for both Front-out and Surround-Out
External Amplifier Power Down (EAPD) capability
Power management and enhanced power saving features
Supports Power-Off CD function
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Adjustable VREFOUT control
Supports 48KHz S/PDIF output, complying with AC'97 Rev 2.3 specifications
Supports 32K/44.1K/48KHz S/PDIF input
Power support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 3.3V/5V
Standard 48-pin LQFP package
EAX™ 1.0 & 2.0 compatible
Direct Sound 3D™ compatible
A3D™ compatible
I3DL2 compatible
HRTF 3D positional audio
Sensaura™ 3DPA enhancement (optional)
10-band software equalizer
Voice cancellation and key shifting in Karaoke mode
AVRack® Media Player
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Configuration Panel for improved user convenience
2.5.4 VIA VT82C686B USB Controller
Four internal USB ports on the IOWA-MARK board are interfaced via the PCI bus to the
VIA VT82C686B chipset USB 1.1 controller. Four USB 1.1 devices can be connected
simultaneously to the IOWA-MARK.
2.5.5 VIA VT82C686B Serial Communications
Two high-speed UART RS-232 serial port connectors, one internal and one external, are
connected to the system chipset integrated Super I/O on the chipset. The specifications
for the serial ports are listed below.
16C550 UART with 16-byte FIFO buffer
115.2Kbps transmission rate
2.5.6 VIA VT82C686B Infrared Interface
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A single TX/RX infrared (IrDA) interface connector is connected to the system chipset
integrated Super I/O on the chipset. The following the IrDA interfaces are supported.
Serial Infrared (SIR)
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Shift Keyed Infrared (ASKIR)
2.5.7 VIA VT82C686B Parallel Port Communications
One internal parallel port connector on the IOWA-MARK board is connected to the VIA
VT82C686B through the integrated Super I/O. The parallel port is bi-directional and
supports the following parallel port modes:
SPP
EPP
ECP
2.5.8 VIA VT82C686B Keyboard and Mouse
An internal keyboard/mouse connector and an external PS/2 keyboard connector are both
connected to the VIA VT82C686B chipset through the integrated Super I/O. A PS/2
kyboard/mouse Y-cable is shipped with the IOWA-MARK and is connected to the internal
keyboard/mouse connector. For more details refer to Chapter 3 and Chapter 5.
2.5.9 VIA VT82C686B Real Time Clock
The system chipset has a battery backed up 256-byte real-time clock (RTC) with CMOS
RAM.
2.5.10 BIOS
The BIOS flash memory chip on the IOWA-MARK has a licensed copy of AWARD BIOS
loaded onto it. The BIOS flash memory chip is connected to the VIA VT82C686B system
chipset. The flash BIOS features are listed below:
SMIBIOS (DMI) compliant
Console redirection function support
PXE (Pre-Boot Execution Environment) support
USB booting support
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2.6 PCI Bus
2.6.1 Overview
The PCI bus provides a PCI interface between the VIA MARK and the VIA VT82C686B.
The PCI bus provides also provides a communication interface between the USB
connectors and the USB 1.1 controller on the VIA VT82C686B. The SATA drives and the
single RJ-45 Ethernet connector are also interfaced to the VIA MARK and VIA
VT82C686B through the PCI bus. Some of the features of the PCI bus are listed below:
33MHz Revision 2.3 is implemented
Up to six external bus masters are supported
Maximum throughput: 133MB/sec
Master devices: Maximum of six with three implemented
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One PCI REQ/GNT pair can be given higher arbitration priority
44-bit addressing using the DAC protocol supported
2.6.2 10/100M Ethernet
A highly integrated and cost-effective single-chip, fast RealTek RTL8100C 10/100M
Ethernet controller is interfaced through first the PCI bus a to the CPU and system chipset.
The RealTek RTL8100C controller provides 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet connectivity to
the IOWA-MARK. Some of the features of the RealTek RTL8100C are listed below.
10Mbps and 100Mbps operation
Supports 10Mbps and 100Mbps N-way auto-negotiation
Supports 25MHz Crystal or 25MHz OSC as the internal clock source
Complies with PC99/PC2001 standards
Supports ACPI power management
Provides PCI bus master data transfer
Provides PCI memory space or I/O space mapped data transfer
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Supports PCI clock speed of 16.75MHz-40MHz
Advanced power saving mode
Supports Wa ke-on-LAN and remote wake-up (AMD Magic Packet™, Link
Change, and Microsoft® Wake -up frame)
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Half/Full duplex capability
Supports Full Duplex Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x)
Provides interface to 93C46 EEPROM to store resource configuration and ID
parameters
Provides PCI clock run pin
Provides LED pins for network operation status indication
2.5/3.3V power supply with 5V tolerant I/Os
2.6.3 SATA Drive Controller
An ALi M5283 SATA drive controller is connected to two SATA drive connectors and
interfaced to the system through the PCI bus. The ALi M5283 SATA drive controller has
the following features:
SATA specification revision 1.0 compliant
PCI specification revision 2.2 compliant
PCI Bus Power Management Specification revision 1.1 compliant
Two indepen dent channels to connect up to two SATA hard drive
Up to 1.5Gb/s SATA data transfer rate
Built-in 256 byte FIFO for each SATA port ensures fast read/write operations
32bit wide, 66MHz PCI bus supported
2.7 Environmental and Power Specifications
2.7.1 System Monitoring
The IOWA-MARK is capable of self-monitoring various aspects of its operating status
including:
Different component voltages including the CPU, chipset, and battery
RPM of cooling fans
CPU and system temperatures (by the corresponding embedded sensors)
2.7.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control
The maximum and minimum operating temperatures for the IOWA-MARK are listed
below.
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Minimum Operating Temperature: 0ºC (32°F)
Maximum Operating Temperature: 60°C (140°F)
The system is shipped with a preinstalled heat sink. When running the system do not
remove the heat sink. If the heat sink is changed, make sure thermal paste is placed on
the bottom of the heat sink to facilitate improved heat convection from the CPU surface to
the heat sink.
2.7.3 Power Consumption
Table 2-2 shows the power consumption parameters for an IOWA-MARK with a 533MHz
CPU onboard and 800MHz CPU onboard.
CPU Speed Onboard Memory Voltage Current
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+5V 2.99A
VIA MARK 800MHz
VIA MARK 533MHz
Table 2-2: Power Consumption
128MB PC133
+12V 0.09A
+5V 2.81A
128MB PC133
+12V 0.04A
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Chapter
3
3 Unpacking
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3.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the
IOWA-MARK may result in permanent damage to the IOWA-MARK
and severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the IOWA-MARK. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore
critical that whenever the IOWA-MARK, or any other electrical component is handled, the
following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
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Wear an anti-static wristband: - Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can
help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding:- Before handling the board touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the IOW A -MARK, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
IOWA-MARK.
Only handle the edges of the PCB:-: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
3.2 Unpacking
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions
When the IOWA-MARK is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 3.1.
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Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the IOWA-MARK does not
fall out of the box.
Make sure all the components shown in Section 3.3 are present.
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3.3 Unpacking Checklist
NOTE:
If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or
vendor you purchased the IOWA-MARK from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please
send an email to
sales@iei.com.tw.
3.3.1 Package Contents
The IOWA-MARK is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 IOWA-MARK
1 Audio Cable
(P/N: 32000-072101-RS)
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1 ATA 66/100 flat cable
(P/N: 32200-000052-RS)
1 KB/MS PS/2 Y-cable
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(P/N: 32000-072101-RS)
1 Single RS-232 cable
(P/N: 19800-000047-RS)
2 SATA cables
(P/N: 32000-062800-RS)
1 SATA power cable
(P/N: 32100-088600-RS)
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1 Mini jumper Pack
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1 Quick Installation Guide
1 Utility CD
Table 3-1: Package List Contents
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Chapter
4
4 Connector Pinouts
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4.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
Section 4.1.2 shows peripheral interface connector locations. Section 4.1.2 lists all the
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peripheral interface connectors seen in Section
4.1.2.
4.1.1 IOWA-MARK Layout
Figure 4-1 shows the on-board peripheral connectors, rear panel peripheral connectors
and on-board jumpers.
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Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations
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Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations (Solder Side)
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
Table 4-1 shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the IOWA-MARK.
Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found below.
Connector Type Label
AT power connector 4-pin header CN2
Audio CD In connector 4-pin header CN9
Audio connector 10-pin header CN6
Battery connector 2-pin header CN15
Backplane to mainboard connector 3-pin wafer CN29
Compact Flash (CF) connector 50-pin header CN30
Digital I/O connector 10-pin header CN18
Fan connector 3-pin wafer CN28
Floppy disk connector 34-pin header CN4
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IDE Interface connector 40-pin header CN5
Infrared interface connector 5-pin header CN19
Inverter power connector 5-pin wafer CN21
Keyboard/mouse connector 6-pin wafer CN22
LED connector 6-pin wafer CN25
LVDS LCD connector 30-pin crimp CN16
Parallel port connector 26-pin header CN3
Power button connector 2-pin wafer CN27
Reset button connector 2-pin wafer CN26
Serial port connector (COM 2) 10-pin header CN17
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SATA drive connector 7-pin SATA CN13
SATA drive connector 7-pin SATA CN14
TFTLCD connector 40-pin crimp CN20
USB 1.1 connector 8-pin header CN23
USB 1.1 connector 8-pin header CN24
Vcc ISA power connector 3-pin header CN1
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors
4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors
Table 4-2 lists the rear panel connectors on the IOWA-MARK. Detailed descriptions of
these connectors can be found in Section
Connector Type Label
0 on page 54.
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Ethernet connector RJ-45 CN10
RS-232 serial port connector 9-pin male CN11
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Keyboard/mouse port PS/2 CN12
VGA port connector 15-pin female CN8
Table 4-2: Rear Panel Connectors
4.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors
Internal peripheral connectors are found on the motherboard and are only accessible
when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. T his se ction h as complet e d esc ription s of
all the internal, peripheral connectors on the IOWA-MARK.
4.2.1 AT Power Connector
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
CN2
4-pin AT power connector (1x4)
Figure 4-3
See
Table 4-3
See
The 4-pin AT power connector is connected to an AT power supply.
Figure 4-3: AT Power Connector Location
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 +5V
2 GND
3 GND
4 +12V
Table 4-3: AT Power Connector Pinouts
4.2.2 Audio Connector (10-pin)
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CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
CN6
10-pin header
Figure 4-4
See
Table 4-4
See
The 10-pin audio connector is connected to external audio devices including speakers a nd
microphones for the input and output of audio signals to and from the system.
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Figure 4-4: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin)
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Line out R 2 Line in R
3 GND 4 GND
5 Line out L 6 Line in L
7 GND 8 GND
9 MIC in 10 NC
Table 4-4: Audio Connector Pinouts (10-pin)
4.2.3 Audio CD In Connector (4-pin)
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
CN9
4-pin header
Figure 4-5
See
Table 4-5
See
The 4-pin audio CD in connector is connected to an external audio CD device for the input
and output of audio signals from a CD player to the system.
Figure 4-5: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts (4-pin)
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 CD Signal (Left)
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 CD Signal (Right)
Table 4-5: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts
4.2.4 Backlight Inverter Connector
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CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
CN21
5-pin wafer (1x5)
Figure 4-6
See
Table 4-6
See
The backlight inverter connector provides the backlight on the LCD display connected to
the IOWA-MARK with +12V of power.
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Figure 4-6: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 +12V
4 Ground
5 LCD Enable
Table 4-6: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts
4.2.5 Backplane to Mainboard Connector
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
CN29
3-pin wafer (1x3)
Figure 4-7
See
Table 4-7
See
The backplane to mainboard connector closes the circuit between the mainboard and the
backplane in which it is installed. The backplane should have an ATX connector and be
powered by an ATX power supply.
Figure 4-7: Backplane to Mainboard Connector Location
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 PS_ON#
3 5VSB
Table 4-7: Backplane to Mainboard Connector Pinouts
4.2.6 Battery Connector
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CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
CN15
2-pin wafer (1x2)
Figure 4-8
See
Table 4-8
See
The battery connector is connected to a backup battery. The battery connector is also
used to reset the CMOS memory if the incorrect BIOS settings have been made and the
system cannot boot up.
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Figure 4-8: Battery Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Battery+
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2 Ground
Table 4-8: Battery Connector Pinouts
4.2.7 Compact Flash Socket
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
A CF Type I or Type II memory card is inserted to the CF socket on the solder side of the
IOWA-MARK.
CN30 (solder side)
50-pin header (2x25)
Figure 4-9
See
Table 4-9
See
Figure 4-9: CF Card Socket Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GROUND 26 VCC-IN CHECK1
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2 DATA 3 27 DATA 11
3 DATA 4 28 DATA 12
4 DATA 5 29 DATA 13
5 DATA 6 30 DATA 14
6 DATA 7 31 DATA 15
7 HDC_CS0# 32 HDC_CS1
8 N/C 33 N/C
9 GROUND 34 IOR#
10 N/C 35 IOW#
11 N/C 36 VCC_COM
12 N/C 37 IRQ15
13 VCC_COM 38 VCC_COM
14 N/C 39 CSEL
15 N/C 40 N/C
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16 N/C 41 HDD_RESET
17 N/C 42 IORDY
18 SA2 43 SDREQ
19 SA1 44 SDACK#
20 SA0 45 HDD_ACTIVE#
21 DATA 0 46 66DET
22 DATA 1 47 DATA 8
23 DATA 2 48 DATA 9
24 N/C 49 DATA 10
25 VCC-IN CHECK2 50 GROUND
Table 4-9: CF Card Socket Pinouts
4.2.8 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN18
10-pin box header (2x5)
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CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
Figure 4-10
See
Table 4-10
See
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The digital input/output connector is managed through a Super I/O chip. The DIO
connector pins are user programmable.
Figure 4-10: DIO Connector Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Ground 2 VCC
3 Output 0 4 Output 1
5 Output 2 6 Output 3
7 Input 0 8 Input 1
9 Input 2 10 Input 3
Table 4-10: DIO Connector Pinouts
4.2.9 Fan Connector (+5V)
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN28
3-pin header
Figure 4-11
See
Table 4-11
CN Pinouts:
See
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The cooling fan connector provides a 5V, 500mA current to a system cooling fan. The
connector has a "rotation" pin to get rotation signals from fans and notify the system so the
system BIOS can recognize the fan speed. Please note that only specified fans can issue
the rotation signals.
Figure 4-11: +5V Fan Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 +5V
3 Fan Speed Detect
Table 4-11: +5V Fan Connector Pinouts
4.2.10 Floppy Disk Connector
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN4
34-pin header (2x17)
Figure 4-12
See
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CN Pinouts:
Table 4-12
See
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The floppy disk connector is connected to a floppy disk drive.
Figure 4-12: 34-pin FDD Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND 2 REDUCE WRITE
3 GND 4 N/C
5 N/C 6 N/C
7 GND 8 INDEX#
9 GND 10 MOTOR ENABLE A#
11 GND 12 DRIVE SELECT B#
13 GND 14 DRIVE SELECT A#
15 GND 16 MOTOR ENABLE B#
17 GND 18 DIRECTION#
19 GND 20 STEP#
21 GND 22 WRITE DATA#
23 GND 24 WRITE GATE#
25 GND 26 TRACK 0#
27 GND 28 WRITE PROTECT#
29 GND 30 READ DATA#
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31 GND 32 SIDE 1 SELECT#
33 GND 34 DISK CHANGE#
Table 4-12: 34-pin FDD Connector Pinouts
4.2.11 IDE Connector (40-pin)
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CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
One 40-pin IDE device connector on the IOWA-MARK supports connectivity to two hard
disk drives.
CN5
40-pin header (2x20)
Figure 4-13
See
Table 4-13
See
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Figure 4-13: IDE Device Connector Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 RESET# 2 GROUND
3 DATA 7 4 DATA 8
5 DATA 6 6 DATA 9
7 DATA 5 8 DATA 10
9 DATA 4 10 DATA 11
11 DATA 3 12 DATA 12
13 DATA 2 14 DATA 13
15 DATA 1 16 DATA 14
17 DATA 0 18 DATA 15
19 GROUND 20 N/C
21 IDE DRQ 22 GROUND
23 IOW# 24 GROUND
25 IOR# 26 GROUND
27 IDE CHRDY 28 GROUND
29 IDE DACK 30 GROUND–DEFAULT
31 INTERRUPT 32 N/C
33 SA1 34 N/C
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35 SA0 36 SA2
37 HDC CS0# 38 HDC CS1#
39 HDD ACTIVE# 40 GROUND
Table 4-13: IDE Connector Pinouts
4.2.12 Infrared Interface Connector (5-pin)
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CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
CN19
5-pin header (1x5)
Figure 4-14
See
Table 4-14
See
The infrared interface connector supports both Serial Infrared (SIR) and Amplitude Shift
Key Infrared (ASKIR) interfaces.
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Figure 4-14: Infrared Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 VCC
2 NC
3 IR-RX
4 GND
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5 IR-TX
Table 4-14: Infrared Connector Pinouts
4.2.13 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
CN22
6-pin header (1x6)
Figure 4-15
See
Table 4-15
See
The keyboard and mouse connector can be connected to a standard PS/2 cable or PS/2
Y-cable to add keyboard and mouse functionality to the system.
Figure 4-15: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 +5V KB DATA
2 MS DATA
3 MS CLK
4 KB DATA
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5 KB CLK
6 GROUND
Table 4-15: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts
4.2.14 LVDS LCD Connector
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CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
CN16
30-pin crimp (2x15)
Figure 4-16
See
Table 4-16
See
The 30-pin LVDS LCD connector can be connected to single channel or dual channel,
18-bit or 36-bit LVDS panel.
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Figure 4-16: LVDS LCD Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GROUND 2 GROUND
3 LVDSA_Y0+ 4 LVDSA_Y05 LVDSA_Y1+ 6 LVDSA_Y1-
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7 LVDSA_Y2+ 8 LVDSA_Y29 LVDSA_CLK+ 10 LVDSA_CLK11 N/C 12 N/C
13 GROUND 14 GROUND
15 LVDSB_Y0+ 16 LVDSB_Y017 LVDSB_Y1+ 18 LVDSB_Y119 LVDSB_Y2+ 20 LVDSB_Y221 LVDSB_CLK+ 22 LVDSB_CLK23 N/C 24 N/C
25 GROUND 26 GROUND
27 VCC_LVDS 28 VCC_LVDS
29 VCC_LVDS 30 VCC_LVDS
Table 4-16: LVDS LCD Port Connector Pinouts
4.2.15 Parallel Port Connector
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 26-pin parallel port connector connects to a parallel port connector interface or some
other parallel port device such as a printer.
CN3
26-pin box header
Figure 4-17
See
Table 4-17
See
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Figure 4-17: Parallel Port Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 STROBE# 2 AUTO FORM FEED #
3 DATA 0 4 ERROR#
5 DATA 1 6 INITIALIZE
7 DATA 2 8 PRINTER SELECT LN#
9 DATA 3 10 GROUND
11 DATA 4 12 GROUND
13 DATA 5 14 GROUND
15 DATA 6 16 GROUND
17 DATA 7 18 GROUND
19 ACKNOWLEDGE 20 GROUND
21 BUSY 22 GROUND
23 PAPER EMPTY 24 GROUND
25 PRINTER SELECT 26 N/C
Table 4-17: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts
4.2.16 Power Button Connector
CN27
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CN Label:
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The power button connector is connected to a power switch on the system chassis to
enable users to turn the system on and off.
2-pin wafer (1x2)
Figure 4-18
See
Table 4-18
See
Figure 4-18: Power Button Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Power Switch
2 GND
Table 4-18: Power Button Connector Pinouts
4.2.17 Reset Button Connector
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN26
2-pin wafer (1x2)
Figure 4-19
See
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See
CN Pinouts:
The reset button connector is connected to a reset switch o n the syst em chassi s to enabl e
users to reboot the system when the system is turned on.
Table 4-19
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Figure 4-19: Reset Button Connector Locations
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Reset Switch
2 GND
Table 4-19: Reset Button Connector Pinouts
4.2.18 SATA Drive Connectors
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The two SATA drive connectors are each connected to a first generation SATA drive. First
generation SATA drives transfer data at speeds as high as 150Mb/s. The SATA drives can
be configured in a RAID configuration.
CN13 and CN14
7-pin SATA drive connectors
Figure 4-20
See
Table 4-20
See
Figure 4-20: SATA Drive Connector Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 TX+
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3 TX4 GND
5 RX6 RX+
7 GND
Table 4-20: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts
4.2.19 Serial Port Connector (COM 2)
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CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
CN17
10-pin header (2x5)
Figure 4-21
See
Table 4-21
See
The 10-pin serial port connector provides a second RS-232 serial communications
channel. The COM 2 serial port connector can be connected to external RS-232 serial port
devices.
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Figure 4-21: COM 2 Connector Pinout Locations
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Data Carrier Direct (DCD) 2 Data Set Ready (DSR)
3 Receive Data (RXD) 4 Request To Send (RTS)
5 Transmit Data (TXD) 6 Clear To Send (CTS)
7 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) 8 Ring Indicator (RI)
9 Ground (GND) 10 Ground (GND)
Table 4-21: COM 2 Connector Pinouts
4.2.20 TFT LCD Connector
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
CN20
40-pin crimp (2x20)
Figure 4-22
See
Table 4-22
See
The 40-pin TFT LCD connector can be connected to an LCD panel directly.
Figure 4-22: TFT LCD Connector Pinout Locations
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 VCC_FP 2 VCC_FP
3 GROUND 4 GROUND
5 VCC_FP 6 VCC_FP
7 N/C 8 GROUND
9 B0 10 B1
11 B2 12 B3
13 B4 14 B5
15 B6 16 B7
17 G0 18 G1
19 G2 20 G3
21 G4 22 G5
23 G6 24 G7
25 R0 26 R1
27 R2 28 R3
29 R4 30 R5
31 R6 32 R7
33 GROUND 34 GROUND
35 FPCLK 36 FPVS
37 FPDEN 38 FPHS
39 N/C 40 ENVEE
Table 4-22: TFT LCD Port Connector Pinouts
NOTE:
For 18-bits RGB mapping: (R2 ~ R7 , G2 ~ G7 , B2 ~ B7). For 24-bits
RGB mapping: (R0 ~ R7 , G0 ~ G7 , B0 ~ B7)
4.2.21 Internal USB Connectors (Internal)
CN23 and CN24
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CN Label:
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
8-pin header (2x4)
Figure 4-23
See
Table 4-23
See
The 2x4 USB pin connectors each provide connectivity to two USB 1.1 ports. Each USB
connector can support two USB devices. Additional external USB ports are found on the
rear panel. The USB ports are used for I/O bus expansion.
Figure 4-23: USB Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 VCC 2 GND
3 DATAN- 4 DATA1M5 DATAN+ 6 DATAM+
7 GND 8 VCC
Table 4-23: USB Port Connector Pinouts
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4.2.22 -VCC Power Connectors
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CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The –VCC power connector provides –5V and –12V power to legacy expansion ISA
devices installed on the backplane. The power supply is connected to the –VCC power
connecter and transmitted to the ISA devices through the backplane.
CN23 and CN1
3-pin header (1 x 3)
Figure 4-23
See
Table 4-23
See
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Figure 4-24: -VCC Power Connector Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 -5V
2 GND
3 -12V
Table 4-24: -VCC Power Connector Pinouts
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4.3 External Peripheral Interface Connectors
4.3.1 External Peripheral Interface Connector Overview
The IOWA-MARK external peripheral interface connectors are listed below and shown in
Figure 4-25:
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/,ouse connector
1 x RJ-45 Ethernet connector
1 x Serial communications port
1 x VGA port
Figure 4-25: IOWA-MARK On-board External Interface Connectors
4.3.2 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
CN Label:
CN T ype:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The PS/2 connector can be connected to a keyboard or mouse.
CN12
PS/2
Figure 4-25
See
See
Figure 4-26 and Table 4-25
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Figure 4-26: PS/2 Pinouts
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 KB_DATA 7 MS_DATA
2 NC 8 NC
3 GND 9 GND
4 +5V 10 +5V
5 KB_CLOCK 11 MS_CLOCK
6 NC 12 NC
Table 4-25: PS/2 Connector Pinouts
4.3.3 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The RJ-45 Ethernet connector on the IOWA-MARK provides connectivity to a 10/100
CN10
RJ-45
Figure 4-25
See
Table 4-26
See
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megabit Ethernet connection between the IOWA-MARK and a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 TX+
2 N/C
3 TX4 RX+
5 N/C
6 RX-
7 N/C
8 N/C
Table 4-26: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Pinouts
Figure 4-27: J7 Connector
The RJ-45 Ethernet connector has two status LEDs, one green and one yellow. The green
LED indicates activity on the port and the yellow LED indicates the port is linked.
SPEED LED LINK LED
Status Description Status Description
GREEN
ON: 100MB
OFF: 10MB
YELLOW
ON: Linked
Flashing: Activity
Table 4-27: J7 Connector LEDs
4.3.4 Serial Port Connector (COM 1)
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN11
DB-9 connector
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See
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 9-pin DB-9 COM 1 serial port connector is connected to RS-232 serial
communications devices.
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 DCD1 2 RXD1
3 TXD1 4 DTR1
5 GND 6 DSR1
7 RTS1 8 CTS1
9 COM_RI1
Table 4-28: RS-232 Serial Port (COM 1) Pinouts
Figure 4-25
Table 4-28 and Figure 4-28
See
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Figure 4-28: COM1 Pinout Locations
4.3.5 VGA Connector
CN Label:
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN8
DB15
Figure 4-25
See
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CN Pinouts:
Figure 4-29 and Table 4-29
See
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The standard 15-pin female DB15 VGA connector connects to a CRT or LCD monitor
directly.
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 RED 6 GROUND 11 NC
2 GREEN 7 GROUND 12 DDCDAT
3 BLUE 8 GROUND 13 HSYNC
4 NC 9 NC 14 VSYNC
5 GROUND 10 GROUND 15 DDCCLK
Table 4-29: VGA Connector Pinouts
Figure 4-29: VGA Connector
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Chapter
5
5 Installation
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5.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the
IOWA-MARK may result in permanent damage to the IOWA-MARK
and severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the IOWA-MARK. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore
critical that whenever the IOWA-MARK, or any other electrical component is handled, the
following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
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Wear an anti-static wristband: - Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can
help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding:- Before handling the board touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the IOW A -MARK, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
IOWA-MARK.
Only handle the edges of the PCB:-: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
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5.2 Installation Considerations
NOTE:
The following installation notices and installation considerations should
be read and understood before the IOWA-MARK is installed. All
installation notices pertaining to the installation of the IOWA-MARK
should be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions
may lead to severe damage of the IOWA-MARK and injury to the
person installing the motherboard.
5.2.1 Installation Notices
WARNING:
The installation instructions described in this manual should be
carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the IOWA-MARK,
IOWA-MARK components and injury to the user.
Before and during the installation please DO the following:
Read the user manual:
o The user manual provides a complete description of the IOWA-MARK
installation instructions and configuration options.
Wear an electrostatic discharge cuff (ESD):
o Electronic components are easily damaged by ESD. Wearing an ESD cuff
removes ESD from the body and helps prevent ESD damage.
Place the IOWA-MARK on an antistatic pad:
o When installing or configuring the motherboard, place it on an antistatic
pad. This helps to prevent potential ESD damage.
Turn all power to the IOWA-MARK off:
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o When working with the IOWA-MARK, make sure that it is disconnected
from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.
Before and during the installation of the IOWA-MARK DO NOT:
Remove any of the stickers on the PCB board. These stickers are required for
warranty validation.
Use the product before verifying all the cables and power connectors are
properly connected.
Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins, or its
components.
5.2.2 Installation Checklist
The following checklist is provided to ensure the IOWA-MARK is properly installed.
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All the items in the packing list are present
The CPU is installed
The CPU cooling kit is properly installed
A compatible memory module is properly inserted into the slot
The CF Type I or CF Type II card is properly installed into the CF socket
The jumpers have been properly configured
The IOWA-MARK is inserted into a chassis with adequate ventilation
The correct power supply is being used
The following devices are properly connected
o Primary and secondary IDE device
o SATA drives
o Keyboard and mouse cable
o Audio kit
o Power supply
o USB cable
o Serial port cable
o Parallel port cable
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The following external peripheral devices are properly connected to the
chassis:
o VGA screen
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o Keyboard
o Mouse
o RS-232 serial communications device
o Parallel port
5.3 Unpacking
5.3.1 Unpacking Precautions
When the IOWA-MARK is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 5.1.
Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the IOWA-MARK does not
fall out of the box.
Make sure all the components in the checklist shown in Section 3.3 are
present.
5.4 DIMM and CompactFlash Card Installation
5.4.1 DIMM Installation
WARNING:
Using incorrectly specified DIMM may cause permanently damage the
IOWA-MARK. Please make sure the purchased DIMM complies with
the memory specifications of the IOWA-MARK. DIMM specifications
compliant with the IOWA-MARK are listed in Chapter 2.
To install a DIMM into a DIMM socket, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure
5-1.
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Figure 5-1: Installing a DIMM
Step 1: Open the DIMM socket handles. The DIMM socket has two handles that
secure the DIMM into the socket. Before the DIMM can be inserted into the
socket, the handles must be opened. See
Step 2: Align the DIMM with the socket. The DIMM must be oriented in such a way
that the notch in the middle of the DIMM must be aligned with the plastic bridge
in the socket. See
Step 3: Insert the DIMM. Once properly aligned, the DIMM can be inserted into the
socket. As the DIMM is inserted, the white handles on the side of the socket will
close automatically and secure the DIMM to the socket. See
Step 4: Removing a DIMM. To remove a DIMM, push both handles outward. The
memory module is ejected by a mechanism in the socket.Step 0:
Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1.
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5.4.2 CF Card Installation
NOTE:
The IOWA-MARK can support both CF Type I cards and CF Type II
cards. For the complete specifications of the supported CF cards
please refer to Chapter 2.
To install the a CF card (Type 1 or Type 2) onto the IOWA-MARK, please follow the steps
below:
Step 1: Locate the CF card socket. Place the IOWA-MARK on an anti-static pad with
the solder side facing up. Locate the CF card.
Step 2: Align the CF card. Make sure the CF card is properly aligned with the CF
socket.
Step 3: Insert the CF card. Gently insert the CF card into the socket making sure the
socket pins are properly inserted into the socket. See
Figure 5-2. Step 0:
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Figure 5-2: CF Card Installation
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5.5 Jumper Settings
NOTE:
A jumper is a met al bridge t hat is used to
close an electrical circuit. It consists of
two metal pins and a small metal clip
(often protected by a plastic cover) that
slides over the pins to connect them.
To CLOSE/SHORT a jumper means
connecting the pins of the jumper with
the plastic clip and to OPEN a jumper
means removing the plastic clip from a
jumper.
Before the IOWA-MARK is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in accordance
with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the IOWA-MARK are listed in
Description Label Type
Clear CMOS JP2 3-pin header
LVDS voltage selection JP3 3-pin header
Table 5-1: Jumpers
Jumper
Table 5-1.
5.5.1 Clear CMOS Jumper
Jumper Label:
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
JP2
3-pin header
Table 5-2
See
Figure 5-3
See
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If the IOWA-MARK fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper
clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper
cap to close pins 2 and 3 for a few seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins 1
and 2.
If the “CMOS Settings Wrong” message is displayed during the boot up process, the fault
may be corrected by pressing the F1 to enter the CMOS Setup menu. Do one of the
following:
Enter the correct CMOS setting
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults.
After having done one of the above, save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup menu.
The clear CMOS jumper settings are shown in
AT Power Select Description
Short 1 - 2 Keep CMOS Setup Default
Short 2 - 3 Clear CMOS Setup
Table 5-2.
Table 5-2: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings
The location of the clear CMOS jumper is shown in Figure 5-3 below.
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Figure 5-3: Clear CMOS Jumper
5.5.2 TTL and LVDS Voltage Selection
WARNING:
Permanent damage to the screen and IOWA-MARK may occur if the
wrong voltage is selected with this jumper. Please refer to the user
guide that cam with the monitor to select the correct voltage.
Jumper Label:
Jumper Type:
JP3
3-pin header
Table 5-3
Jumper Settings:
See
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See
Jumper Location:
The LVDS Voltage Selection jumper allows the LVDS screen voltage to be set. The
Figure 5-4
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LVDS Voltage Selection jumper settings are shown in
AT Power Select Description
Short 1-2 +3.3V LVDS Default
Short 2-3 +5V LVDS
Table 5-3: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings
The TTL and LVDS Voltage Selection jumper location is shown in Figure 5-4.
Table 5-3.
Figure 5-4: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Pinout Locations
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5.6 Chassis Installation
5.6.1 Airflow
WARNING:
Airflow is critical to the cooling of the CPU and other onboard
components. The chassis in which the IOWA-MARK must have air
vents to allow cool air to move into the system and hot air to move out.
The IOWA-MARK must be installed in a chassis with ventilation holes on the sides
allowing airflow to travel through the heat sink surface. In a system with an individual
power supply unit, the cooling fan of a power supply can also help generate airflow
through the board surface.
NOTE:
IEI has a wide range of backplanes available. Please contact your
IOWA-MARK vendor, reseller or an IEI sales representative at
sales@iei.com.tw or visit the IEI website (http://www.ieiworld.com.tw)
to find out more about the available chassis.
5.6.2 Backplane Installation
Before the IOWA-MARK can be installed into the chassis, a backplane must first be
installed. Please refer to the installation instructions that came with the backplane and the
chassis to see how to install the backplane into the chassis.
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NOTE:
IEI has a wide range of backplanes available. Please contact your
IOWA-MARK vendor, reseller or an IEI sales representative at
sales@iei.com.tw or visit the IEI website (http://www.ieiworld.com.tw)
to find out more about the available chassis.
5.6.3 CPU Card Installation
To install the IOWA-MARK CPU card onto the backplane, carefully align the CPU card
interface connectors with the corresponding socket on the backplane. To do this, please
refer to the reference material that came with the backplane. Next, secure the CPU card to
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the chassis. To do this, please refer to the reference material that came with the chassis.
5.7 Internal Peripheral Device Connections
5.7.1 Peripheral Device Cables
The cables listed in Table 5-4 are shipped with the IOWA-MARK.
Quantity Type
1 Audio cable
1 ATA 66/100 flat cable
1 Single RS-232 cable
1 KB/MS Y cable
2 SATA drive cable
1 SATA drive power cable
Table 5-4: IEI Provided Cables
5.7.2 ATA Flat Cable Connection
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The ATA 66/100 flat cable connects to the IOWA-MARK to one or two IDE devices. To
connect an IDE HDD to the IOWA-MARK please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the IDE connector. The location/s of the IDE device connector/s is/are
shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the connector. Connect the IDE cable connector to the onboard
connector. See
can only be inserted in one direction.
Figure 5-5. A key on the front of the cable connector ensures it
Figure 5-5: IDE Cable Connection
Step 3: Connect the cable to an IDE device. Connect the two connectors on the other
side of the cable to one or two IDE devices. Make sure that pin 1 on the cable
corresponds to pin 1 on the connectorStep 0:
5.7.3 Audio Kit Installation
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The Audio Kit that came with the IOWA-MARK connects to the 10-pin audio connector on
the IOWA-MARK. The audio kit consists of three audio jacks. One audio jack, Mic In,
connects to a microphone. The remaining two audio jacks, Line-In and Line-Out, connect
to two speakers. To install the audio kit, please refer to the steps below:
Step 1: Locate the audio connector. The location of the 10-pin audio connector is
shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align pin 1. Align pin 1 on the onboard connector with pin 1 on the audio kit
connector. Pin 1 on the audio kit connector is indicated with a white dot. See
Figure 5-6.
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Figure 5-6: IDE Cable Connection
Step 3: Connect the audio devices. Connect one speaker to the line-in audio jack, one
speaker to the line-out audio jack and a microphone to the mic-in audio jack.
Step 0:
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5.7.4 Single RS-232 Cable Connection
The single RS-232 cable consists of one serial port connectors attached to a serial
communications cable that is then attached to a D-sub 9 male connector that is mounted
onto a bracket. To install the single RS-232 cable, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connector. The location of the RS-232 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the cable connector. Insert the connector into the serial port box header.
Figure 5-7. A key on the front of the cable connectors ensures the
See
connector can only be installed in one direction.
Figure 5-7: Single RS-232 Cable Installation
Step 3: Secure the bracket. The single RS-232 connector has one D-sub 9 male
connector secured to a bracket. To secure the bracket to the chassis please
refer to the reference material that came with the chassisStep 0:
5.7.5 SATA Drive Connection
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The IOWA-MARK is shipped with two SATA drive cables and one SATA drive power
cable. To connect the SATA drives to the connectors, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the SATA drive connectors are shown
in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the cable connector. Press the clip on the connector at the end of the
SATA cable and insert the cable connector into the onboard SATA drive
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connector. See
Figure 5-8.
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Figure 5-8: SATA Drive Cable Connection
Step 3: Connect the cable to the SATA disk. Connect the connector on the other end
of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See
Step 4: Connect the SATA power cable. Connect the SATA power connector to the
back of the SATA drive. See
Figure 5-9. Step 0:
Figure 5-9.
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Figure 5-9: SATA Power Drive Connection
5.8 External Peripheral Interface Connection
The following external peripheral devices can be connected to the external peripheral
interface connectors.
Serial port devices
VGA monitors
Parallel port devices
RJ-45 Ethernet cable connectors
Mouse and keyboard
To install these devices, connect the corresponding cable connector from the actual
device to the corresponding IOWA-MARK external peripheral interface connector making
sure the pins are properly aligned.
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5.8.1 VGA Monitor Connection
The IOWA-MARK has a single female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral
interface panel. The DB-15 connector is connected to a CRT or VGA monitor. To connect
a monitor to the IOWA-MARK, please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the female DB-15 connector. The location of the female DB-15
connector is shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align the VGA connector. Align the male DB-15 connector on the VGA screen
cable with the female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface.
Step 3: Insert the VGA connector. Once the connectors are properly aligned with the
insert the male connector from the VGA screen into the female connector on the
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IOWA-MARK. See
Figure 5-10.
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Figure 5-10: VGA Connector
Step 4: Secure the connector. Secure the DB-15 VGA connector from the VGA
monitor to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either
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side of the connector. Step 0:
5.8.2 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Y-Cable Connection
The IOWA-MARK is shipped with a PS/2 keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector. The
keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector connects to a PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector on the
IOWA-MARK and branches into two cables that are each connected to a PS/2 connector,
one for a mouse and one for a keyboard. To connect the keyboard/mouse Y-cable
connector please follow the steps below
Step 1: Locate the PS/2 connector. The location of the PS/2 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align the PS/2 connector. Align the PS/2 connector on the Y-cable with the
PS/2 connector on the external peripheral interface.
Step 3: Insert the PS/2 connector. Once the connectors are properly, insert thePS/2
connector from the keyboard into the PS/2 connector on the IOWA-MARK. See
Figure 5-11.
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Figure 5-11: PS/2 Connector
Step 4: Connect the keyboard and mouse. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the
respective PS/2 connector on the Y-cable. Each PS/2 has an embossed image
showing the device the connector must be connected to. If the mouse is
connected to the keyboard connector and vice/versa, both the keyboard and
mouse do not work. Step 0:
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