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ReadyBoard™ 800 Single Board Computer Reference Manual P/N 5001738B Revision B
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Notice Page NOTICE No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Ampro Computers, Incorporated.
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Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual......................................................................................................... 1 Purpose of this Manual ...................................................................................................................... 1 Reference Material ............................................................................................................................. 1 Related Ampro Products ......................................................
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Contents Audio Interface (J4) ..........................................................................................................................45 Video Interfaces (J14, J21)...............................................................................................................46 CRT Interface (J21) ......................................................................................................................47 LVDS Interface (J14) .....................................................
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Contents Appendix C LAN Boot Feature ........................................................................................................ 87 Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 87 PXE Boot Agent BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................... 88 Accessing PXE Boot Agent BIOS Setup ..........................................
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Contents Table 3-10. Serial B Interface Pin/Signal Descriptions (J11A/B).....................................................38 Table 3-11. USB 1 & 2 Interface Pin/Signal Descriptions (J18A/B) ................................................40 Table 3-12. USB 2 & 3 Interface Pin/Signal Descriptions (J13A/B) ................................................41 Table 3-13. Ethernet Port 2 Pin/Signal Descriptions (J17)..............................................................43 Table 3-14.
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Chapter 1 About This Manual Purpose of this Manual This manual is for designers of systems based on the ReadyBoard™ 800 single board computer (SBC). This manual contains information that permits designers to create an embedded system based on specific design requirements.
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Chapter 1 About This Manual Chip specifications used on the ReadyBoard 800: • Intel Corporation and the Pentium® M 738, Celeron® M 373, or Celeron® M processors Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/mobile/datashts/302189.htm (30218908.pdf) Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/mobile/datashts/303110.htm (30311007.pdf) Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/intarch/datashts/30175301.
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Chapter 1 About This Manual • ReadyBox™ Family The ReadyBox family includes a series of enclosures with varying sizes that accept all of Ampro's ReadyBoard products. These ReadyBox enclosures allow you to install your ReadyBoard product with your preferred set of options for a rapidly deployable system for OEM production volumes.
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Chapter 1 About This Manual Other Ampro Products • CoreModule™ Family – These complete embedded-PC subsystems on single PC/104 or PC/104Plus form-factor (3.6"x3.8") modules feature 486, Celeron, and Celeron M CPUs. Each CoreModule includes a full complement of PC core logic functions, plus disk controllers, and serial and parallel ports. Most modules also include CRT and flat panel graphics controllers and/or an Ethernet interface.
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Chapter 2 Product Overview This introduction presents general information about the EPIC Architecture and the ReadyBoard 800 single board computer (SBC). After reading this chapter you should understand: • EPIC Architecture • ReadyBoard 800 architecture • ReadyBoard 800 features • Major components • Connectors • Specifications EPIC Architecture In 2004, five companies collaborated to fill the void between the EBX size and the PC/104 size with a new industry standard form factor (115 mm x 165 mm, or 4.
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Chapter 2 Product Overview Product Description The ReadyBoard 800 is a mid-sized, EPIC-compatible, affordable, high quality single-board system, which contains all the component subsystems of a PC/AT PCI motherboard plus the equivalent of up to 5 PCI expansion boards. The ReadyBoard 800 is based on one of the ultra high performance, highintegration Intel Pentium M or Celeron M processors.
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Chapter 2 Product Overview Board Features • CPU features ♦ Provides 1.4 GHz Low Voltage (LV) Intel Pentium M, 1.0 GHz Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Celeron M, or 600 MHz Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Celeron M processors ♦ All processors support a Front Side Bus (FSB) of 400 MHz • Memory ♦ Provides a single standard 200-pin DDR SODIMM socket ♦ Supports a single +2.5V DDR RAM SODIMM up to 1 GB ♦ Supports PC2700 DDR 333 (166 MHz) ♦ Provides 512 kB of flash memory • PCI-104 Bus Interface ♦ Supports PCI 2.
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Chapter 2 Product Overview ♦ Provides 16550-equivalent controllers, each with a built-in 16-byte FIFO buffer ♦ Supports full modem capability on three of the four ports ♦ Supports RS-232 operation on all four ports ♦ Supports RS-485 or RS-422 operation on two ports, Serial 3 & 4 (COM3 & COM4) ♦ Supports programmable word length, stop bits, and parity ♦ Supports 16-bit programmable baud-rate generator • USB Ports ♦ Provides two root USB hubs ♦ Provides four USB ports ♦ Provides two standard
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Chapter 2 Product Overview • Keyboard/Mouse Interface ♦ Provides PS/2 keyboard (shared with mouse) interface ♦ Provides PS/2 mouse (shared with keyboard) interface ♦ Provides shared over-current fuse • Miscellaneous ♦ Provides real-time clock (RTC) with replaceable battery ♦ Supports battery-free boot ♦ Supports external battery option ♦ Provides Thermal and Voltage monitoring ♦ Supports Serial Console ♦ Provides General Purpose I/O (GPIO) capability ♦ Supports USB Boot ♦ Supports LAN
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Chapter 2 Product Overview Block Diagram Figure 2-3 shows the functional components of the ReadyBoard 800. Intel Pentium M or Celeron M CPU Clock CRT VGA LVDS LCD Northbrige 82855GME Memory Bus DDR SODIMM Temp SMBus PCI-104 Bus Connector PCI Bus ATA AC’97 Link Ethernet Controller 82251ER Southbridge 82801DBM IDE Primary IDE Secondary CompactFlash Socket AC’97 CODEC USB Port 1 Ethernet Controller 82541GI USB 2.
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Chapter 2 Product Overview Major Integrated Circuits (ICs) Table 2-1 lists the major integrated circuits (ICs or chips) on the ReadyBoard 800, including a brief description of each, and Figure 2-4 shows the location of the major chips. Table 2-1. Major Integrated Circuit Description and Function Chip Type Mfg. Model Description Function CPUs (U5) Intel Pentium M Celeron M LV 1.4 GHz, ULV 1.
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Chapter 2 Product Overview Connector Definitions Table 2-2 describes the connectors shown in Figures 2-4 to 2-7. All I/O connectors use 0.1" pin spacing, where applicable, unless otherwise indicated. Table 2-2. Connector Descriptions Jack # Signal/Device Description BTI RTC battery (B1) 2-pin, 1.25 mm header for battery input J1 Power On 3-pin, 2 mm header for Power On and +5V standby voltages J2 Power In 4-pin, 5.
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Chapter 2 Product Overview Serial B (J11A/B, COM3 & 4) GPIO (J8) CPU Fan (J7) J7 J8 J11 Serial A (J15A/B) (COM3 & 4) J2 U1 JP5 Power In (J2) U14 J15 U5 Power-On (J1) X3 LVDS (J14) J14 J1 U15 L25 J21 JP1 U11 J3 Ethernet 1 (J16) U7 J16 Ethernet 2 (Gigabit) (J17) U12 J17 USB 0 & 1 (J18A/B) Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4 JP3 U13 J18 X2 F2 PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse (J19) PCI-104 (J3) Y2 U6 F3 J19 U2 J4 Y1 U10 Audio In/ Out (J4) SW1 J9 D2 J12 JP4 Utility (J12) JP2 BT1 J10 F1 J6 J13
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Chapter 2 Product Overview Jumper Definitions Table 2-3 describes the jumpers shown in Figure 2-7. Refer to the Oops! Jumper for BIOS recovery. Table 2-3. Jumper Settings Jumper # Installed/Enabled Removed/Enabled JP1 – ISA IRQ (SerialIRQ) Enabled (pins 1-2) See Note ⊗ Disabled (removed) Default JP2 – CMOS Normal/Clear Normal (pins 1-2) Default Clear (Resets CMOS, pins 2-3) JP3 – CF Master/Slave Master (pins 1-2) Slave (removed) Default JP4 – LCD Voltage Type Enable +3.
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Chapter 2 Product Overview Power/IDE LED Definitions Table 2-6.
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Chapter 2 Product Overview Q16 U25 Q20 D4 L12 Q17 U26 Q27 Q19 U28 Q28 Q29 U29 D6 U22 D16 D5 Q15 U19 D3 U32 Q12 Q14 U33 DDR SODIMM Socket (J22) D9 D10 U34 D11 D12 U18 D13 U31 D14 Compact Flash Socket (J23) Q26 J22 U24 Q35 D1 U4 AC’97 CODEC (U4) Q8 Q21 D7 U8 U9 D8 U23 Q31 Q25 Q11 U21 Q24 Q10 U16 Q33 Q34 RB800_02ab U20 J23 Figure 2-8. Connector and Component Locations (Bottom view) Switch Definition Table 2-7.
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Chapter 2 Product Overview Specifications Physical Specifications Table 2-9 lists the physical dimensions of the board. Figures 2-9 and 2-10 give the mounting dimensions, including side views, and Figure 2-9 shows the pin-1 connector locations. Table 2-9. Weight and Footprint Dimensions Parameter Dimensions Weight 0.117 kg. (0.26 lb.) Height (overall) 28.44 mm (1.12") Width 115 mm (4.5") Length 165 mm (6.5") PCB Thickness 1.574 mm (0.
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Chapter 2 Product Overview Mechanical Specifications 6.300 6.100 6.078 4.100 4.300 1.143 0.000 0.266 Figures 2-9 and 2-10 show the top view and side views of the ReadyBoard 800 with the mechanical mounting dimensions. 6.100 J7 J11 J8 JP5 3 J2 U1 4 5.770 10 1 6 5.572 2 J15 U14 18 9 5 14 U5 J15B J15A X3 4.825 4.626 J14 J1 U15 10 5 15 L25 11 3.649 J21 1 3.916 6 JP1 U11 3.500 9 J3 1 3.200 2 10 3.272 J16 U7 Y2 7 11 8 12 1 9 2 10 2.
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Chapter 2 Product Overview ReadyBoard 800 (Side view) USB 0 & 1 Keyboard/ Power/IDE Ethernet 1 (J18A/B) Mouse Activity Gigabit (J16) (USB 0 Lower) (J19A/B) LED (D2) Ethernet 2 Reset (J17) Switch CRT (J21) (SW1) RB800sideviewa Serial 1 & 2 (J15A/B) (Serial 1 Lower) Compact Flash Socket (J23) 6.500 0.051 0.100 0.624 0.068 0.602 0.055 0.072 0.696 0.275 0.510 0.640 0.120 1.113 0.497 0.361 0.650 0.547 0.370 0.390 0.345 0.624 1.214 0.067 0.080 1.213 0.180 0.554 0.275 0.500 0.
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Chapter 2 Product Overview Environmental Specifications Table 2-11 provides the most efficient operating and storage condition ranges required for this board. Humidity Temperature Table 2-11. Environmental Requirements Processor 600 MHz ULV 1.0 GHz ULV Celeron M Conditions Celeron M Conditions 1.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Overview This chapter discusses the chips and features of the connectors in the following order: • CPU (U5) • Memory (J22) • PCI-104 (J3A, B, C, D) • IDE Interfaces (J6) • Compact Flash Socket (J23) • Floppy/Parallel Interface (J10) • Serial Interfaces (J11A/B, J15A/B) • USB (J13A/B, J18A/B) • Ethernet Interfaces (J16, J17) • Audio Interface (J4) • Video Interfaces (J14, J21) • Miscellaneous ♦ Utility Interfaces (J12) ♦ Reset Switch (SW1) ♦ Keyboard/Mouse (J19) ♦ Infrared (IrDA)
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Chapter 3 Hardware CPU (U5) The ReadyBoard 800 supports three Intel processor choices; high performance Low Voltage (LV) 1.4 GHz Pentium® M 738, Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) 1.0 GHz Celeron M 373, or an Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) 600 MHz Celeron® M processor. Celeron M Processors The Celeron M Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) processor (Banias core) at 600 MHz has 512 kB L2 Cache on board, with a 400 MHz FSB (front side bus). The 600 MHz Celeron M processor uses 130 nm architecture and requires a heatsink, but no fan.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Interrupt Channel Assignments The channel interrupt assignments are listed in Table 3-1. Table 3-1. Interrupt Channel Assignments (Typical) Device vs IRQ No.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Table 3-2.
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Chapter 3 Hardware PCI-104 Interface (J3) The PCI-104 expansion interface uses a 120-pin (30x4) 2 mm connector. This connector carries all of the appropriate PCI signals operating at clock speeds up to 33 MHz. The I/O Hub (82801DBM), integrates a PCI arbiter that supports up to four devices with three external PCI masters. This interface header accepts stackable modules and is located on the top of the board.
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Chapter 3 26 Hardware Pin # Signal Input/ Output Description 21 (A21) AD29 T/S 22 (A22) +5V 23 (A23) REQ0* 24 (A24) GND 25 (A25) GNT1* 26 (A26) +5V 27 (A27) CLK2 28 (A28) GND Ground 29 (A29) +12V +12.0 volts ±5% 30 (A30) NC Not connected - Reserved 31 (B1) SERIRQ Serial IRQ – This signal line provides the serial IRQs for the MiniModule ISA expansion board if used. See Notes.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Pin # Signal Input/ Output Description 49 (B19) C/BE3* T/S PCI Bus Command/Byte Enable 3 – See Pin 4 for more information. 50 (B20) AD26 T/S PCI Address and Data Bus Line 26 – See Pin 3 for more information. 51 (B21) +5V 52 (B22) AD30 53 (B23) GND 54 (B24) REQ2* 55 (B25) VI/O 56 (B26) CLK0 57 (B27) +5V 58 (B28) INTD* O/D Interrupt D – This signal is used to request interrupts only for multi-function devices.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Pin # Signal Input/ Output 77 (C17) AD22 T/S 78 (C18) IDSEL1 Initialization Device Select 1 – See Pin 18 for more information 79 (C19) VI/O +5 volts – Reference voltage 80 (C20) AD25 T/S PCI Address and Data Bus Line 25 – See Pin 3 for more information. 81 (C21) AD28 T/S PCI Address and Data Bus Line 28 – See Pin 3 for more information.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Pin # Signal 106 (D16) AD19 Input/ Output T/S Description PCI Address and Data Bus Line 19 – See Pin 3 for more information. 107 (D17) +3.3V +3.3 volts ±5% 108 (D18) IDSEL2 Initialization Device Select 2 – See Pin 18 for more information. 109 (D19) IDSEL3 Initialization Device Select 3 – See Pin 18 for more information. 110 (D20) GND Ground 111 (D21) AD27 T/S PCI Address and Data Bus Line 27 – See Pin 3 for more information.
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Chapter 3 Hardware IDE Interface (J6) The ReadyBoard 800 provides one primary IDE connector (J6) for two IDE devices and one compact flash socket (J23) for the secondary IDE controller.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Pin # Signal 23 Description PDIOW* Primary Device I/O Read/Write Strobe – Strobe signal for write functions. Negative edge enables data from a register or data port of the drive onto the host data bus. Positive edge latches data at the host. 24 GND Ground 25 PDIOR* Primary I/O Read/Write Strobe – Strobe signal for read functions. Negative edge enables data from a register or data port of the drive onto the host data bus. Positive edge latches data at the host.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Compact Flash Socket (J23) The board contains a compact flash socket, which allows for the insertion of a compact flash card. The compact flash card acts as a standard IDE Drive and is connected to the Secondary IDE bus. If a compact flash card is installed, it is the only device using the secondary IDE bus. A Jumper is used to select the Master/Slave mode. Refer to Table 2-3, Jumper Settings for more information.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Pin # Signal Description 28 SDD12 Secondary Disk Data 12 – Refer to SDD3 on pin-2 for more information. 29 SDD13 Secondary Disk Data 13 – Refer to SDD3 on pin-2 for more information. 30 SDD14 Secondary Disk Data 14 – Refer to SDD3 on pin-2 for more information. 31 SDD15 Secondary Disk Data 15 – Refer to SDD3 on pin-2 for more information.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Floppy/Parallel Interface (J10) The Super I/O controller (W83627HF) provides the floppy controller and the parallel port controller. The floppy controller and the parallel port controller share the same output connector (J10) on the board and the device selection is made in the BIOS Setup Utility. • Floppy Port Controller only supports one floppy drive, in the standard formats, such as 360 kB, 720 kB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, or 2.88 MB drives.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Pin # Signal Description 13 PTSLCT Printer Select – This is a status output signal from the printer. A High State indicates it is selected and powered on. WGATE* Floppy Write Enable – Drive signal to enable current flow in the write head. 14 AUTOFDX* Parallel Auto Feed* – This is a request signal into the printer to automatically feed one line after each line is printed.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Serial Interfaces (J15A/B, J11A/B) The ReadyBoard supports 4 independent serial ports, using two separate chips. The Super I/O controller (W83627HF) provides Serial ports 1 and 2 through the Serial A DB9 connectors (J15A/B) and the Southbridge (82801DBM) provides serial ports 3 and 4 through Serial B connector (J11A/B).
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Chapter 3 Hardware Serial A Interface (J15A/B) Table 3-8. Serial A (Serial 1) Interface Pin/Signal Descriptions (J15A) Pin # Signal Description 1 DCD1* Data Carrier Detect 1 – Indicates external serial communications device is detecting a carrier signal (i.e., a communication channel is currently open). In direct connect environments, this input is driven by DTR1 as part of the DTR/DSR handshake.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Serial B Interface (J11A/B) Table 3-10. Serial B Interface Pin/Signal Descriptions (J11A/B) Pin # Pin # Signal DB9 A1 1 (COM3) DCD3* Data Carrier Detect 3 – Indicates external serial communications device is detecting a carrier signal (i.e., a communication channel is currently open). In direct connect environments, this input will be driven by DTR3 as part of the DTR/DSR handshake.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Pin # Pin # Signal DB9 B16 8 Description CTS4* Clear To Send 4 – Indicates external serial communications device is ready to receive data. Used as hardware handshake with RTS4 for low level flow control. RX4+ RX4+ – If in RS485 or RS422 mode, this pin is Receive Data 4 +. B17 4 DTR4* Data Terminal Ready 4 – Indicates Serial port 4 is powered, initialized, and ready. Used as hardware handshake with DSR4 for overall readiness to communicate.
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Chapter 3 Hardware USB Interfaces (J18A/B, J13A/B) The I/O Hub (82801DBM) provides the USB solution for both legacy UHCI controllers and EHCI controller (USB 2.0) support. The Southbridge contains port-routing logic that determines which controller (UHCI or EHCI) handles the USB data signals. The PC-style (or Standard) connector (J18A/B) provides two of the four USB ports (USB0 and USB1). The other two USB ports share a single 10-pin header (J13A/B) on the board. USB 2.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Secondary USB2 and USB3 (J13A/B) Table 3-12 describes USB 2 & 3, J13A/B at 10-pins, 2 rows, odd/even (1, 2) with 2 mm pin spacing. Table 3-12.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Ethernet Interfaces (J16, J17) The Ethernet solution is provided by two Intel Ethernet controllers, Gigabit 82541GI (in GI, PI, or EI versions) and 82551ER for Port 2 and Port 1 respectively. Both controllers consist of a Media Access Controller (MAC) and a physical layer (PHY) combined into a single component solution. Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Intel® 82541GI Gigabit Ethernet Controller is 32-bit wide, PCI 2.
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Chapter 3 Hardware • Supports a RJ-45 connector with magnetics integrated into connector • Supports four-pair, 100 ohm, Category 5 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) wiring Tables 3-13 describes the pin-outs and signals of Gigabit Ethernet port, Ethernet Port 2. Table 3-13.
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Chapter 3 Hardware 10/100BaseT Ethernet Controller Ethernet Port 1 uses an Intel 82551ER, 32-bit PCI controller that features enhanced scatter-gather bus mastering capabilities, which enables the 82551ER to perform high-speed data transfers over the PCI bus. The 82551ER bus master capabilities enable the component to process high-level commands and perform multiple operations, thereby off-loading communication tasks from the system CPU.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Audio Interface (J4) The audio solution on the ReadyBoard 800 is provided by the Southbridge (82801DBM) and the onboard Audio CODEC (ALC202A). These two chips use a digital interface to communicate between the two, which is defined by AC’97 and is revision 2.3 compliant. The input or output signals for the audio interface go through the 16-pin connector (J4) to an external cable and/or board, which has the respective audio connections.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Video Interfaces (J14, J21) The Northbridge (82855GME) chip provides the graphics control and video signals to the traditional glass CRT monitors and the LVDS flat panel displays.
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Chapter 3 Hardware CRT Interface (J21) Table 3-16. CRT Interface Pin/Signal Descriptions (J21) Pin # Signal Description 1 RED Red – This is the Red analog output signal to the CRT. 2 GREEN Green – This is the Green analog output signal to the CRT. 3 BLUE Blue – This is the Blue analog output signal to the CRT.
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Chapter 3 Hardware LVDS Interface (J14) Table 3-17. LVDS Interface Pin/Signal Descriptions (J14) Pin # Signal Description 1 +12V +12V source 2 VCC_LCD +3.3V or +5V Depends on JP4 setting (+3.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Miscellaneous Utility Interface (J12) • Power-On – This control signal is provided externally through a switch by connecting ground to pin-1 on the Utility connector (J12). • Reset Switch – This signal is provided externally through a switch by connecting ground to pin-3 on the Utility connector (J12). This signal line is shared with Reset Switch (SW1).
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Chapter 3 Hardware Infrared (IrDA) Port (J9) The Infrared Data Association (IrDA) signals pass through a two-way communications header for an external IrDA device using infrared as the transmission medium. There are two basic infrared implementations provided; the Hewlett-Packard Serial Infrared (HPSIR) and the Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared (ASKIR) methods. HPSIR is a serial implementation of infrared developed by HewlettPackard.
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Hardware 5 4 3 2 1 Serial 1 (J15A) Lower Port (COM1) Standard DB9 Serial Port Connector (Female) Rear View 9 8 7 6 RB800_Oops!jumpa Chapter 3 Figure 3-2. Oops! Jumper Connection User GPIO Signals (J8) The ReadyBoard 800 provides eight GPIO pins for custom use and the signals are routed to the J8 connector.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Serial Console Setup The serial console feature is implemented by connecting a standard null modem cable or a modified serial cable (or “Hot Cable”) between one of the serial ports, such as Serial 1 (J15A), and the serial terminal or a PC with communications software. The BIOS Setup Utility controls the serial console settings on the ReadyBoard 800. Refer to Chapter 4, BIOS Setup to set the serial console option, using a serial terminal, or PC with communications software.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Power Interfaces (J1, J2) The ReadyBoard 800 uses various voltages onboard, but only one voltage is required externally (+5 volts) through the external connector, which uses a 4-pin header with 0.200" (5.08 mm) spacing. The optional +12V volts is also provided on the input connector, but is not used on the board except for LCD panel power and for PCI or optional ISA bus power.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Optional CPU Fan (J7) Table 3-24 lists the pins and signals of the optional CPU Fan and it has 3 pins, single row, with 0.100" pin spacing. Table 3-24. Optional CPU Fan (J7) Pin # Signal Description 1 Fan_Tach Fan Tachometer – This signal indicates Fan speed. 2 +12V +12.0 volts DC +/- 5% 3 GND Ground Note: The shaded area denotes power or ground.
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Chapter 3 Hardware • 1st state is normal Power On (S0). ♦ To go to a fully powered on state, the ReadyBoard 800 must either be powered Off (S5), or in a sleep state (S1 or S4), and then the Power-On switch is pressed for less than 4 seconds (default). ♦ The ReadyBoard 800 can transition from this state (S0) to the various states described below, depending on the power management capability of the OS and how it is programmed. • 2nd state is a standby state (S1).
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction This chapter describes the BIOS Setup Utility menus and the various screens used for configuring the ReadyBoard 800. Some features in the Operating System or application software may require configuration in the BIOS Setup screens. This section assumes the user is familiar with general BIOS Setup and does not attempt to describe the BIOS functions. Refer to the appropriate PC reference manuals for information about the onboard ROM-BIOS software interface.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Accessing BIOS Setup (Serial Console) Entering the BIOS Setup, in serial console mode, is very similar to the steps you use to enter BIOS Setup with a VGA display, except the actual keys you use. 1. Set the serial terminal, or the PC with communications software to the following settings: ♦ 115k baud ♦ 8 bits ♦ One stop bit ♦ No parity ♦ No hardware handshake 2.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup BIOS Menus BIOS Setup Opening Screen Ampro Setup Utility for ReadyBoard 800, SWxxxxxx Help for BIOS and Hardware Settings > BIOS and Hardware Settings < Reload Initial Settings Load Factory Default Settings Exit, Saving Changes Exit, Discarding Changes Use Arrow keys to change menu item, use Enter to select menu item (C) Copyright 2004, Ampro Computers, Inc. - http://www.ampro.com Figure 4-1.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup BIOS Configuration Screen Ampro Setup Utility for ReadyBoard 800, SWxxxxxx [Date & Time] > Date Time [Drive Assignment] Drive A Drive B Drive C Drive D Drive E Drive F Drive G [Boot Order] Boot 1st Boot 2nd Boot 3rd Boot 4th Boot 5th 14 Feb 2006< 10:24:34 1.44 MB, 3.5” (none) HDD on Pri Master (none) (none) (none) (none) Help for Date The Date & Time fields are updated in real-time. When you make a change, the CMOS is updated immediately.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup ♦ Drive D – [none], [HDD on Pri Master], [CDROM on Pri Master], [HDD on Pri Slave], [CDROM on Pri Slave], [HDD/CF on Sec Master], [CDROM on Sec Master], [HDD/CF on Sec Slave], [CDROM on Sec Slave], [USB HDD], or [USB CDROM] Table 4-2. Floppy Drive BIOS Settings # of Floppy Drive(s) BIOS Settings None • Set Drives A and B to [None] (1) Non-USB Floppy* • Configure Drive A to floppy drive type (For example, [1.44 MB, 3.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup ♦ Boot 3rd – [none], [Drive A], [Drive B], [Drive C], [Drive D], [CDROM], [Alarm], or [Reboot] ♦ Boot 4th – [none], [Drive A], [Drive B], [Drive C], [Drive D], [CDROM], [Alarm], or [Reboot] ♦ Boot 5th – [none], [Drive A], [Drive B], [Drive C], [Drive D], [CDROM], [Alarm], or [Reboot] ♦ Boot 6th – [none], [Drive A], [Drive B], [Drive C], [Drive D], [CDROM], [Alarm], or [Reboot] NOTE The default Boot order is, A, C, CD-ROM, and the BIOS will start its search for a bootable devic
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup User Interface Options • Keyboard and Mouse (Configuration) ♦ Numlock – [Disabled] or [Enabled] ♦ Typematic – [Disabled] or [Enabled] These fields are used to set parameters for the keyboard. • Delay – [250 ms], [500 ms], [750 ms], or [1000 ms] This field determines how many milliseconds the keyboard controller waits before stating to repeat a key, if the key is held down on the keyboard.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Memory Control Options • Memory ♦ Memory Test – [Fast], [Standard], or [Exhaustive] * If this field is set to [Fast], only basic memory tests are performed during POST to shorten POST time. * If this field is set to [Standard], more than basic tests are performed, but POST time is increased. * If this field is set to [Exhaustive], more rigorous tests are performed on memory, but this takes a significant amount of time for POST to complete.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Serial Console – [Hot Cable] or [Enabled] ♦ * If the [Hot Cable] option is selected, it only allows serial console (console redirection) operation when a Hot Cable is actually connected to Serial 1 or Serial 2 (COM 1 or 2). Use the modified serial cable described in Chapter 3, under Hot (Serial) Cable.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup USB Boot Support – [Disabled] or [Enabled] ♦ This field allows you to select a USB device as a boot device. Refer also to Drive Assignment settings, Boot Order settings, and USB (device enable) under On-Board Controllers for the USB Drive settings and the number of USB ports enabled, respectively. * If this field is set to [Disabled], none of the USB devices connected to the ReadyBoard 800 can be used as a boot device.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup ♦ Serial 4 – [Disabled], [3F8h], [2F8h], [3E8h], [2E8h], [260h], [3E0h], [2E0h], [220h], [228h], [238h], or [338h] This field specifies the base address used for Serial Port 4. If this field is set to [Disabled], then the port is not used, then no IRQ is assigned, making it available for other devices. • IRQ – [3], [4], [5], [9], [10], or [11] This field specifies the IRQ used for Serial Port 4.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup PS/2 Mouse – [Disabled] or [Enabled] ♦ * If this field is set to [Enabled], then the on-board PS/2 Mouse controller is used and assigned an IRQ by the BIOS, typically IRQ 12. * If this field is set to [Disabled], then the on-board PS/2 Mouse controller is not used and IRQ 12 is available for other devices. USB – [Disabled], [2 Ports] or [4 Ports] ♦ * If this field is set to [4 Ports], both on-board USB controllers are used, each one supporting two USB ports.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup ♦ Panel Type – [None] Refer to Table 4-3 for the list of supported resolutions and flat panel types. Some LCD panels may require video BIOS modifications. It you think this is the case, or would like help in setting up your LCD panel, contact Ampro for assistance with the LCD panel adaptation. Table 4-3.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup ♦ Assign IRQ 4 – [Disabled] or [Enabled] (Typically COM1) * If this field is set to [Enabled], then the BIOS can assign this IRQ to a Plug and Play adapter. * If another device in the system is using this IRQ, then this field should be set to [Disabled]. ♦ Assign IRQ 5 – [Disabled] or [Enabled] * If this field is set to [Enabled], then the BIOS can assign this IRQ to a Plug and Play adapter.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup ♦ Assign DMA 2 – [Disabled] or [Enabled] * If this field is set to [Enabled], then the BIOS can assign this DMA channel to a Plug and Play adapter. * If another device in the system is using this DMA channel, then this field should be set to [Disabled]. ♦ Assign DMA 3 – [Disabled] or [Enabled] * If this field is set to [Enabled], then the BIOS can assign this DMA channel to a Plug and Play adapter.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Splash Screen Customization The ReadyBoard 800 BIOS supports a graphical splash screen, which can be customized by the user and displayed on screen when enabled through the BIOS Setup Utility. The graphical image can be a company logo or any custom image the user wants to display during the boot process. The custom image can be displayed as the first image displayed on screen during the boot process and remain there, depending on the options selected in BIOS Setup, while the OS boots.
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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Use the following steps to convert and load your custom image onto the ReadyBoard 800. 1. Copy the files from the CD-ROM\Software\Misc\Splash directory on the CD-ROM to a new directory (conversion directory) on your PC. This new conversion directory is where you intend to do the conversion and save the file. 2. Ensure you remove the read-only attributes from all the files as part of the file copying process. 3. Copy the ReadyBoard 800 BIOS binary file (rb800.
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Appendix A Technical Support Ampro Computers, Inc. provides a number of methods for contacting Technical Support listed in the Table A-1 below. Requests for support through the Virtual Technician are given the highest priority, and usually will be addressed within one working day. • Ampro Virtual Technician – This is a comprehensive support center designed to meet all your technical needs. This service is free and available 24 hours a day through the Ampro web site at http://ampro.custhelp.com.
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Appendix B MiniModule ISA Board Introduction This Appendix describes the MiniModule ISA expansion board and how it is used with the ReadyBoard 800 to provide ISA bus signals to any PC/104 compatible expansion boards stacked onto the ReadyBoard 800. The MiniModule ISA expansion board mates to the ReadyBoard 800’s PCI-104 connector (32-bit PCI bus) where it provides the necessary signals through a PCI-to-ISA bridge conversion for the PC/104 compatible expansion boards.
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Appendix B MiniModule ISA Board MiniModule ISA Expansion Board Features • Supports PC/104 Bus and PC/104-Plus Bus expansion interfaces • Supports ISA bus signals through PCI-104 connector • Transparent to the Operating System • Supports PC/104-Plus form factor 90 mm x 96 mm (3.6" x 3.8") PCI-to-ISA Bridge Controller: • PCI 2.
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MiniModule ISA Board MMISAstackthru02 Appendix B Two Card Stack (MiniModule ISA and PC/104) M3P0.5 Screws (4) (Round Head, Washers) PC/104 Module ISA Bus Expansion Stackthrough Connectors 0.6”/15mm Spacers (4) Ampro MiniModule ISA I/O Connectors PCI Stackthrough Connectors 0.8”/20mm Spacers (4) ReadyBoard 800 (EPIC-Compatible) Figure B-2. MiniModule ISA Two Card Stack Order M3P0.5 Screws (4) MMISAstackthru01 Three Card Stack (PC/104-Plus and PC/104) PC/104 Module 0.
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Appendix B MiniModule ISA Board PCI-104 Interface (P1) The PCI-104 uses a 120-pin (30x4) 2 mm connector. This connector carries all of the appropriate PCI and ISA bus signals operating at clock speeds up to 33 MHz. This interface header accepts stackable modules and is located on both the top and bottom of the MiniModule ISA expansion board. Table B-3 provides the signals and descriptions for the three dedicated signal lines reserved for the MiniModule ISA expansion board on the PCI-104 connector.
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Appendix B MiniModule ISA Board PC/104 Interface (J1A, B, J1C, D) The PC/104 Bus uses a 104-pin 0.10” header interface. This interface header will carry all of the appropriate PC/104 signals operating at clock speeds up to 8 MHz. This interface header accepts stackable modules and is located on the top of the MiniModule ISA expansion board. Tables B-4 to B-7 describe the PC/104 pins/signals with 104-pins, 4 rows, consecutive numbering, (B1, A1, C0, D0), and 0.100" pin spacing. Table B-4.
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Appendix B MiniModule ISA Board Pin # Signal Description (J1 Row A) 24 (A24) SA7 System Address 7 – Refer to SA19, pin A12, for more information. 25 (A25) SA6 System Address 6 – Refer to SA19, pin A12, for more information. 26 (A26) SA5 System Address 5 – Refer to SA19, pin A12, for more information. 27 (A27) SA4 System Address 4 – Refer to SA19, pin A12, for more information. 28 (A28) SA3 System Address 3 – Refer to SA19, pin A12, for more information.
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Appendix B MiniModule ISA Board Pin # Signal Descriptions (J1 Row B) 49 (B17) DACK1* DMA Acknowledge 1 – Used by DMA controller to select the I/O resource requesting the bus, or to request ownership of the bus as a bus master device. Can also be used by the ISA bus master to gain control of the bus from the DMA controller. 50 (B18) DRQ1 DMA Request 1 – Used by I/O resources to request DMA service. Must be held high until associated DACK1 line is active.
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Appendix B MiniModule ISA Board Pin # Signal Descriptions (J1 Row C) 6 (C5) LA20 Lactchable Address 20 – Refer to LA23, pin C2, for more information. 7 (C6) LA19 Lactchable Address 19 – Refer to LA23, pin C2, for more information. 8 (C7) LA18 Lactchable Address 18 – Refer to LA23, pin C2, for more information. 9 (C8) LA17 Lactchable Address 17 – Refer to LA23, pin C2, for more information.
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Appendix B MiniModule ISA Board Pin # Signal Descriptions (J1 Row D) 31 (D10) DACK5* DMA Acknowledge 5 – Used by DMA controller to select the I/O resource requesting the bus, or to request ownership of the bus as a bus master device. Can also be used by the ISA bus master to gain control of the bus from the DMA controller.
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Appendix C LAN Boot Feature This Appendix describes the LAN Boot feature provided by the ReadyBoard 800, which can be enabled or disabled in the ReadyBoard 800 BIOS Setup Utility. The balance of this appendix briefly describes how to set up LAN Boot using the PXE boot agent BIOS settings. Introduction LAN Boot is supported by a single Ethernet port on the ReadyBoard 800, and is based on the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE), an open industry standard.
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Index PXE Boot Agent BIOS Setup This section describes the BIOS settings of the third party PXE Boot agent provided by Ampro and integrated into the ReadyBoard 800 firmware. The PXE Boot Agent’s BIOS setup menu and screens are used when configuring the LAN boot feature in the ReadyBoard 800 BIOS. The third party PXE Boot agent provided by Ampro supports multiple boot protocols and network environments such as traditional TCP/IP, NetWare, and RPL.
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Index PXE Boot Agent Setup Screen Argon Managed PC Boot Agent (MBA) v4.
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Index • NetWare Configuration ♦ Boot Method: – [PXE], [TCP/IP], [NetWare], or [RPL] ♦ Protocol: – [802.2], [802.
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Index ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface............................................ 54 allows reduced power consumption ................ 54 Ampro Products CoreModule™ Family ....................................... 4 ETX Family....................................................... 4 LittleBoard™ Family......................................... 4 MightyBoard™ Family...................................... 4 MiniModule™ Family ....................................... 4 ReadyBoard™ 700 ..............
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Index LAN Boot default setting [Disabled]................................. 66 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server............................................ 87 OS dependent................................................... 87 TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server... 87 supported features...................................... 87, 88 LEDs Ethernet ports................................................... 14 IDE activity ..................................................... 15 Power On .
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Index PC/104-Plus specifications ................................ 1 PCI specifications.............................................. 1 PCI-104 specifications....................................... 1 web sites ............................................................ 1 serial communications software serial console ................................................... 51 serial console accessing BIOS Setup...................................... 58 BIOS settings................................................
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Index functions .......................................................... 52 ReadyBoard 800 Doc & SW CD-ROM........... 52 source code examples ...................................... 52 web sites Compact Flash specifications ............................ 1 infrared (IrDA) specifications.......................... 50 LAN Boot information .................................... 87 major chip specifications ................................... 2 94 PC/104 specifications.........................................
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