Vox Technologies EM-350A, EM-350C, EM-350B, EM-350D, EM-350E User Manual

EM-350 Series

3.5” Embedded SBC

with NS GeodeTM CPU on board ,

and VGA/LCD, TV, Sound, LAN, SSD,

GPS, PCMCIA, Compact Flash

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manual at any time without notice. This manual may not, in whole or in part, be
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TRADEMARKS

GeodeTM is a registered trademark of NS Corporation.

The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies: IBM,
Intel, AMD, Cyrix,NS, Award, AMI, Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Novell, SCO, PC/104,
PICMG, ALI, UMC, SMC, Winbond. Products mentioned in this manual are mentioned for
identification purposes only. All names of products or services appearing in this manual
are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective organizations and
companies.

 Copyright 2000

Ver. No. V1.0
LEI-UM-EM350-000
Date : 2000/05/18

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 SPECIFICATION 2

1.2 PACKING CHECK LIST 3

CHAPTER 2 JUMPER SETTINGS AND CONNECTORS 4

2.1 BOARD OUTLINE OF EM-535 4

2.2 JUMPER SETTING OVERVIEW 6

2.3 INSTALLING THE DIMM MODULE 6

2.4 JUMPER LOCATION FOR EM-535 7

2.5 JUMPER SETTINGS SUMMARY FOR EM-535 8

2.6 JUMPER SETTINGS FOR EM-535 9

2.7 I/O CONNECTORS LOCATION FOR EM-535 12

2.8 I/O CONNECTORS SUMMARY FOR EM-535 14

2.9 I/O CONNECTORS DESCRIPTION 15

CHAPTER 3 AWARD BIOS SETUP 27

3.1 RUNNING AWARD BIOS 27

3.2 CMOS SETUP UTILITY 28

3.3 STANDARD CMOS SETUP 29

3.4 BIOS FEATURES SETUP 32

3.5 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP 35

3.6 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP 37

3.7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION 39

3.8 LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS 41

3.9 LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS 41

3.10 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS 43

3.11 SUPERVISOR / USER PASSWORD 43

3.12 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION 44

3.13 Save & Exit Setup 44

3.14 EXIT WITHOUT SAVING 44

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 4 BIOS UPDATED 45

4.1 BIOS UPDATED 45

4.2 AWARD BIOS FLASH INSTRUCTIONS 45

CHAPTER 5 DRIVERS SUPPORT 47

5.1 DRIVERS OF CD-ROM LIST 47

5.2 FILE DIRECTORY 47

APPENDIX A TECHNICAL REFERENCE 48

GLOSSARY 50
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
RMA SERVICE REQUEST FORM

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CHAPTER 1.

INTRODUCTION

The new EM-350 3.5” embedded SBC, is a multimedia capable and network ready
embedded PC. Its on-board low power version CPU from NS Geode™ provides support
at 200, 233 and 266 Mhz, respectively. The board can be shipped according to the
customers’ requirements for CPU speeds. Customers can select among 200, 233 and
266 Mhz without worrying about the CPU availability in the market.

EM-350 is the most cost effective choice for all multimedia applications. It features
VGA/LCD display functions that support resolution and color depth up to 1024x768 at
64K colors, TV output for NTSC and PAL modes, and Sound functions including
Speaker-out/Line-out/Mic-in/Line-in.

EM-350 also has excellent support for mobile applications. It reserves a standard
GPS socket, one CompactFlash socket, one PCMCIA socket and a socket for
DiskOnChip 2000. Other features include a built-in SODIMM socket, supporting
mobile type HDD and FDD with great vibration resistance.

Built-in 100 Base Ethernet for network connectivity. Other on board features include
one PCI Enchanced IDE port supporting up to two IDE and Ultra DMA-33 devices, four
16550 serial ports, one multi-mode parallel port, two USB ports, and one IrDA interface.

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1.1 S

PECIFICATION

o Processor : NS Geode 200/233/266 MHz ( on-board ) CPU
o Chipset : NS GX5530, Realtek RTL8139, Winbond 83977 I/O chipset,

RICOH R5C476II PCMCIA Bridge, CHRONTEL CH7003B TV
Encoder, AD1819A Audio CODEC

o System Memory / RAM : One SODIMM socket, support up to 128MB of SDRAM
o VGA/LCD Controller : NS GX5530, shared memory 2MB,

resolution up to 1024 x 768 @ 64K colors

o TV Output NTSC/PAL mode, support Composite/S-Video/R-G-B output
o Sound Output Built-in sound functions, include Mic-in/Line-in/Line-

out/Speaker-out

o Ethernet Controller : On board Realtek RTL8139, support 10/100 Base-T interface
o SSD interface : Reserved socket for DiskOnChip from M-System, support up to

144 MB flash memory disk

o GPS connector : Reserved Header for GPS Kit
o CompactFlash Socket : One CompactFlash socket, support Hot-plug I/O mode, Type-I/II
o PCMCIA Socket One PCMCIA socket, support Hot-plug I/O mode, Type-I/II
o IDE Interface : One PCI IDE port, support up to two IDE devices. Supports PIO

mode 4 and Bus Master. Also supports Multi-word DMA and
Ultra DMA/33

o Floppy Drive Interface : One FDD port , support one floppy device
o Serial Port : Two COM ports , one RS-232 and one RS-232 / 422 / 485
o Parallel Port : One Multi-mode parallel port ( SPP/EPP/ECP )
o Keyboard/Mouse

connector

: One 6-pin mini-DIM PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector on-board.

o Universal Serial Bus : Support 2 USB ports
o IR Interface : Supports one IrDA header
o RTC : Internal RTC with Li battery
o BIOS : 256KB Award license BIOS
o Power management : I/O peripheral devices support power saving and

doze/standby/suspend modes. APM 1.2 compliant.

o Power Connector : On-board 4-pin power connector (+12, GND, GND, +5)
o Operating Temperature :

0°C ~ 60°C

o Storage Temperature :

-20°C ~ 70°C

o Humidity : 5% ~ 95% RH, non-condensing
o Dimensions : 145 x 102 mm ( 5 3/4” x 4” inches )
o Net weight : 250 g ( 0.55 pounds )
o EMI/EMS : EN 50081-1/1994>EN 55022/1997>EN 61000-3-2/1995

>EN 61000-3-3/1995, EN 50082-1/1994>IEC 1000-4-2/1995,
IEC 1000-4-3/1995, IEC 1000-4-4/1995

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u Ordering Information

Function

Model

VGA/LCD

SSD GPS Sound LAN TV

Compact

Flash

PCMCIA

EM-350A

n n n n n n n n

EM-350B

n n n n n n n

EM-350C

n n n n n n

EM-350D

n n n n n

EM-350E

n n n n

EM-350F

n n n

Note:
EM-350B/D/E/F are not standard products , if you need these products, please
contact your supplier.

1.2 PACKING CHECK LIST

Before you begin to install your card, please make sure that you received the following
materials as listed below:

Item Qty Remark

EM-350 1 pc. Embedded Single Board Computer

Keyboard/ Mouse “Y” shape adapter cable 1 pc.

6-pin Min-Din to one 5-pin keyboard connector &

one PS/2 mouse connector
IDE Cable 1 pc. 44p to 40p standard header flat ribbon cable
Flexible flat Cable 1 pc 26-pin floppy cable

TV adapter cable 1 pc

6-pin Min-Din to one 4-pin Min-Din female

connector & one RCA female connector, 20cm
COM Cable 1 pc 10-pin ribbon connector to 9-pin D-Sub connector
CD-ROM 1 pc. Drivers
User‘ s manual 1 pc. EM-350

Note: COM & IDE cables are different of version 0.1
COM Cable 0 pc

IDE/COM port cable 1 pc.

50-pin to one 40-pin standard header flat ribbon

connector and one 9-pin D-Sub connector

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CHAPTER 2.

JUMPER SETTINGS AND CONNECTORS

The figure below shows the jumpers and connectors location on the EM-350:

Note: Some parts are different of version 0.1

2.1BOARD OUTLINE OF EM-350

SGP1

IR1

VGA1

USB LAN

PT1

Cyrix

chipset

LPT1

Sc2t1

GPS1

FDC1

4PS3

IDE1

U16

LPR1

FAN1

St2c2

Sdoc1

JP3

CMOS1

Vlcd1

JP1

JP2

COM2

KMLANLPT1COM1

USBLINE_I LINE_O MIC SPEAK TV RESETVGA1

SGP1

IR1

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REAR SIDE

LCD1

PMA1CF1

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2.2JUMPER SETTING OVERVIEW

In order to select the operation modes of your system, configure and set the jumpers on
the your SBC to match the need of your application. To set a jumper, a black plastic
cap containing metal contacts is placed over the jumper pins as designated by the
required configuration as listed in this section. A jumper is said to be “ on ” or “ 1-2 ”
when the black cap has been placed on two of its pins, as show in the figure below:

A pair of needle-nose pliers is recommended when working with jumpers. If you have
any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your
local sales representative before you make any changes. In general, you simply
need a standard cable to make most connections.

2.3 INSTALLING THE SODIMM MODULE:

A SODIMM module simply snaps into a socket on the system board. Pin1 of the
SODIMM module must correspond with Pin1 of the socket.

1.Position the SODIMM above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with

the “key” on the socket.

2. Seat the module 15 degree into the bank. Make sure it is completely seated. Push

down it to lock the two sides.

Pin1

Notch

Key

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2.4 JUMPER LOCATION FOR EM-350

VGA1

USB LAN

PT1

Cyrix

chipset

LPT1

Sc2t1

IR1

GPS1

FDC1

4PS3

IDE1

U16

LPR1

FAN1

SGP1

St2c2

Sdoc1

JP3

CMOS1

Vlcd1

JP1

JP2

3
2
1

3
2
1

9
5
1

12
8
4

1
3
5

2
4
6

1 2

9
5
1

12
8
4

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2.5 JUMPER SETTINGS SUMMARY FOR EM-350

LOCATION FUNCTION

Sc2t1/Sc2t2 Select COM2 Type
Vlcd1 Select Panel Voltage
JP1 Default Setting
JP2 Default Setting
JP3 Default Setting
CMOS1 Clear CMOS Data
SGP1 Select GPS or COM2
Sdoc1 Select DiskOnChip(Flash Disk) Address

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2.6 JUMPER SETTINGS OF EM-350

l Sc2t1/Sc2t2 : Select COM2 Type

COM2 Type Sc2t1 Sc2t2

RS-232 (Default) 1-2 1-5,2-6,3-7,4-8

RS-422 3-4 5-9,6-10,7-11,8-12
RS-485 5-6 5-9,6-10,7-11,8-12

l Vlcd1 : Select Panel Voltage

Panel Voltage Vlcd1

3.3V ( Default ) 2-3
5V 1-2

Default :

Sc2t1

12
11
10

9

4
3
2

1

Sc2t2

RS-422

RS-485

RS-232

Sc2t1

12
11
10

9

6
4
2

5
3
1

Sc2t2

4
3
2
1

Vlcd1

5V

3.3V (Default)

3
2
1

Vlcd1

3
2
1

Default :

Vlcd1

3
2
1

6
4
2

5
3
1

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l JP1 : Default Setting¡]1-2

¡^

l JP2 : Default Setting¡]1-2

¡^

l JP3¡GDefault Setting¡]2-3

¡^

Note: Do not attempt to change the default setting of JP1¡BJP2 and JP3

unless the manufacturer would like to change the specification.

Default :

JP1

1

3

Default :

JP3

1

3

Default :

JP2

1

3

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l CMOS1 : Clear CMOS Data

Description

CMOS1

Normal (Default) 1-2

Clear CMOS 2-3

l SGP1¡GSelect GPS or COM2

Description SGP1

COM2

¡]Default¡^

5-9,6-10,7-11,8-12

GPS 1-5,2-6,3-7,4-8

l Sdoc1 : Select DiskOnChip ( Flash Disk ) Address

Flash Disk Address SDOC1

D0000~D7FFFH 1-2

D8000~DFFFFH 3-4

Clear CMOS

Normal (Default)

CMOS1

1

2

3

CMOS1

3
2
1

Default :

Sdoc1

1
3

2
4

D0000~D7FFFH

D8000~DFFFFH

1
2
3
4

SGP1

GPS

2
4

1
3

9
10
11
12

COM2

(Default)

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2.7I/O CONNECTOR LOCATION FOR EM-350

VGA1

USB LAN

PT1

Cyrix

chipset

KM1LANLPT1

VGA1

USBLINE_I LINE_O MIC SPEAK

LPT1

IR1

GPS1

FDC1

4PS3

IDE1

U16

LPR1

FAN1

1

6

2

1

44

43

4 1

5

9

1

11

5

15

1

1

3

1

2

20

5 1

10

2

9

1

1

14

13

25

12

2

11

1

COM2

COM1

TV RESET

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REAR SIDE

LCD1

PMA1CF1

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2.8 I/O CONNECTOR SUMMARY OF EM-350

LOCATION FUNCTION

VGA1 VGA / COM1
4PS3 Power Connector
GPS1 GPS Connector
IDE1 IDE Interface Connector
FAN1 FAN Connector
IR1 Alternate IrDa Connector
Sound

3.5£X Phone jack connector

PT1 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse/ TV Connector (Dual Mini Din)
LPT1 Parallel Port Connector(D-Sub)
USB_LAN USB /100 Base-Tx LAN Connector
LPR1 System Status Indicate and Control Connectors
LCD1 LCD Interface Connector
FDC1 Floppy Interface Connector
U16 DiskOnChip socket
CF1 Compact Flash socket
PMA1 PCMCIA socket
COM2 Serial Port #2

Note: The following I/O connectors just for version 0.1

IDE1 IDE Interface Connector / RS-232 Serial Port #2
4PS2 Power Connector
CF1 No function