Microspace MSMVGA User Manual

PC/104 Peripheral boards

MSMVGA

65545 based VGA/LCD controller

#260399-1

Nordstrasse 11/F, CH-4542 Luterbach

Tel.: ++41 (0)32 681 53 33 - Fax: ++41 (0)32 681 53 31

TECHNICAL USER'S MANUAL FOR:

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COPYRIGHT  1998-1999 BY DIGITAL-LOGIC AG

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The software described herein, together with this document, are furnished under a license agreement
and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of that agreement.

REVISION HISTORY:

Prod.-Serialnumber:
From: To:

Product
Version

Document
Version

Date/Vis: Modification:

Remarks, News, Attention:

V1.0 V0.1b 01.99 JM Initial Version

V0.2 02.99 JM Jumper Location

V1.0 V1.0 03.99 JM Released Version

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Table of Contents

1PREFACE...............................................................................................................4

1.1 How to use this Manual........................................................................................... 4

1.2 Trademarks............................................................................................................. 4

1.3 Disclaimer............................................................................................................... 4

1.4 Who should use this product...................................................................................4

1.5 Recycling Information.............................................................................................. 5

1.6 Technical Support ................................................................................................... 5

1.7 Limited Warranty..................................................................................................... 5

2 MSMVGA SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................6

3 VGA, LCD............................................................................................................7

3.1 VGA / LCD Controller 65540/45 .............................................................................. 7

3.2 VGA/LCD BIOS Support ....................................................................................... 10

4SOFTWARE ..........................................................................................................10

4.1 Available Drivers ................................................................................................... 10

5 Description of the Connectors .......................................................................11

5.1 VGA-Connector Analog Interface for Monitors ...................................................... 11

5.2 VGA Connector for Flatpanel Display.................................................................... 12

6JUMPER LOCATIONONTHEBOARD........................................................................ 13

6.1 The Jumpers on this MICROSPACE product ........................................................ 13

6.1.1 Flatpanel Interf ace.......................................................................................... 13

6.1.2 Standby the VGA Controller:........................................................................... 13

6.1.3 Selection of the BIOS Address........................................................................ 13

6.1.4 16-Bit CPU Interface:...................................................................................... 13

6.1.5 Selection of the Flash Sector..........................................................................14

6.1.6 VEE Generator supply.................................................................................... 14

6.1.7 Enable VEE Output at the J4.......................................................................... 14

6.2 Jumper Locations.................................................................................................. 15

7SPECIAL PERIPHERALS,CONFIGURATION,FUNCTIONS............................................16

7.1 Onboard BIAS Power generation (only on the MSMV104L) ................................. 16

7.1.1 VEE Generation..............................................................................................16

7.1.2 Selection of the polarity VEE........................................................................... 16

7.1.3 Adjustment of the voltage............................................................................... 16

7.1.3.1 Positive voltage with 5V input...................................................................... 16

7.1.3.2 Negative voltage with 5V input..................................................................... 17

8POSSIBLE FAILURES.............................................................................................18

8.1 General LCD Failures............................................................................................ 18

8.2 The LCD is not stable............................................................................................ 18

9INDEX..................................................................................................................19

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1PREFACE

This manual is for integrators and programmers of systems based on the MICROSPACE card family.
It contains information on hardware requirements, interconnections, and details of how to program the
system. The specifications given in this manual were correct at the time of printing; advances mean
that some may have changed in the meantime. If errors are found, please notify DIGITAL-LOGIC AG
at the address shown on the title page of this document, and we will correct them as soon as
possible.

1.1 How to use this Manual

This manual is written for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) who plans to build computer
systems based on the single board MICROSPACE-PC. It provides instructions for installing and
configuring the MSMVGA board, and describes the system and setup requirements.

1.2 Trademarks

Chips & Technologies SuperState R
MICROSPACE, MicroModule DIGITAL-LOGIC AG
DOS Vx.y, Windows Microsoft Inc.
PC-AT, PC-XT IBM
NetWare Novell Corporation
Ethernet Xerox Corporation
DR-DOS, PALMDOS Digital Research Inc. / Novell Inc.
ROM-DOS Datalight Inc.

1.3 Disclaimer

DIGITAL-LOGIC AG makes no representations or warranties with respect to the content of this
manual and specifically disclaims any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. DIGITAL-LOGIC AG shall under no circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential
damages or related expenses resulting from the use of this product, even if it has been notified of the
possibility of such damage. DIGITAL-LOGIC AG reserves the right to revise this publication from time
to time without obligation to notify any person of such revisions. If errors are found, please contact
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG at the address listed on the title page of this document.

1.4 Who should use this product

- Electronic engineers with know-how in PC-technology.

- Without electronic know-how we expect you to have questions. This manual assumes, that you
have a general knowledge of PC-electronics.

- Because of the complexity and the variability of PC-technology, we can’t give any warranty that the
product will work in any particular situation or combination. Our technical support wil help you.

- Pay attention to the electrostatic discharges. Use a CMOS protected workplace.

- Power supply OFF when you are working on the board or connecting any cables or devices.

This is a high-technology product.

You need know-how in electronics and PC-technology

to install the system !

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1.5 Recycling Information

Hardware: - Print: epoxy with glass fiber

wires are of tin-plated copper

- Components: ceramics and alloys of gold, silver
check your local electronic recycling

Software: - no problems: re-use the diskette after formatting

1.6 Technical Support

1. Contact your local Digital-Logic Technical Support in your country.

2. Use Internet Support Request form on http://www.digitallogic.ch -> support

3. Send a FAX or an E-mail to DIGITAL-LOGIC AG with a description of your problem.
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG

Technical Support Dept. Fax: ++41-32 681 53 31
Nordstrasse 11/F E-Mail: [e-mail]
CH-4542 Luterbach (SWITZERLAND)

 Support requests will only be accepted with detailed informations about the product (BIOS, Board

Version) !

1.7 Limited Warranty

DIGITAL-LOGIC AG warrants the hardware and software products it manufactures and produces to
be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year following the date of shipment from
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG, Switzerland. This warranty is limited to the original product purchaser and is not
trans-ferable.

During the one year warranty period, DIGITAL-LOGIC AG will repair or replace, at its discretion, any
defective product or part at no additional charge, provided that the product is returned, shipping
prepaid, to DIGITAL-LOGIC AG. All replaced parts and products become property of DIGITAL-LOGIC
AG.

Before returning any product for repair, customers are required to contact the company.

This limited warranty does not extend to any product which has been damaged as a result of
accident, misuse, abuse (such as use of incorrect input voltages, wrong cabling, wrong polarity,
improper or insufficient ventilation, failure to follow the operating instructions that are provided by
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG or other contingencies beyond the control of DIGITAL-LOGIC AG), wrong
connection, wrong information or as a result of service or modification by anyone other than DIGITAL­LOGIC AG. Neither, if the user has not enough knowledge of these technologies or has not consulted
the product manual or the technical support of DIGITAL-LOGIC AG and therefore the product has
been damaged.

Except, as expressly set forth above, no other warranties are expressed or implied, including, but not
limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and DIGITAL­LOGIC AG expressly disclaims all warranties not stated herein. Under no circumstances will
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG be liable to the purchaser or any user for any damage, including any incidental or
consequential damage, expenses, lost profits, lost savings, or other damages arising out of the use or
inability to use the product.

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2 MSMVGA SPECIFICATIONS

Controller:

65545 from C&T

Enhanced BIOS:

VGA / LCD BIOS
MultiBios Feature

Default Panels:

1. CRT and MONO-LCD Type Sharp Mono LM64P8XX

2. CRT and TFT LCD Type Sharp TFT LQD011 and
Toshiba TFT LTM9C015

3. CRT and STN-Color LCD Type Torisan STN Color LMCA53/22NAZ

4. CRT and EL-Plasma Type Sharp TFT LQ10DH11

Memory:

DRAM onboard: 1 MB

y

te

CRT-Monitor:

VGA / SVGA

Resolution:

up to 768 x 1024 Pixel 64k Colors

Flatpanel-Display:

TFT: 640 x 480 , 800 x 600, 1024 x 768 with 8,9,12,15,16,18 Bits
STN: 640 x 480 , 800 x 600, 1024 x 768 Monochrome
STN: 640 x 480 with 64 colors 2-2/3 and 5-1/3 bit DD and SS
Plasma:640 x 480 to 1280 x 1024
EL: 640 x 350 , 640 x 480, 768 x 1024 Pixels

Connectivity:

CRT onl

y

Flatpanel only
CRT and Flatpanel (Default) simultaneous

Contrast Control:

10kOhm software controlled resistor with 100 steps

Backlight Control:

10kOhm software controlled resistor with 100 steps

Frame Buffer:

64k advanced frame buffer architecture

Supported Standard Panels

CRT simultaneous with:

with MultiBIOS:

1. MONO STN

2. TFT - FP

3. STN-Color FP

4. EL Panel

see also Flatpanel Support Manual by DIGITAL-LOGIC AG; list with
already adapted flatpanels

Bus:

Standard: PC/104
Size: 16 Bit onl

y

Power Supply:

Power Normal: 5V/260mA
Power Suspend: 5V/200mA
Power Sequencing: control by 65545 for VCC, Bias, Backlight
Bias Voltage: -30 to +30 Volt, 40mA

Physical Characteristics:

Dimension: Length: 96 mm

Width: 90 mm
Height: 20 mm

OperatingEnvironment:

Relative humidit

y

: 5 - 90 % non condensin

g

Vibration: 5 to 2000 Hz
Shock: 10 g
Temperature: Operating: -25°C to +70°C

Extended: -25°C to +85°C

OrderingInformation:
MSMVGAL

PC/104 VGA Board with VEE Voltage generation

MSMVGA

PC/104 VGA Board without VEE-Voltage generation (CRT and TFTs)

Any information is subject to change without notice.