Advantech PCI 6872 User Manual

PCI-6872  
PCI Socket370 SlotPC, with  
VGA/LCD/LVDS/LAN/CFC  
and second LAN  
User’s Manual  
Packing List  
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following  
materials have been shipped:  
1 PCI-6872 all-in-one single board computer  
1 startup manual  
CD-ROM or disks for utility, drivers, and manual(in PDF format)  
1 power cable p/n: 1703080101  
1 PS/2 KB/M cable p/n: 1700060202  
1 COM port cable p/n:1700100250  
1 Printer cable p/n:1700260250  
1 FDD cable p/n:1701260125  
1 EIDE cable p/n:1701400452  
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or  
sales representative immediately.  
Optional item  
• 9681000044 PURCH 26-34 Pin FDD CABLE Converter(+5V)  
• 1703100260 USB cable adapter (2.00 mm)  
• 1703200100 ATX power cable  
• CF-HDD-ADP CompactFlash 50-pin to IDE 44-pinadapter  
• 1759209100 Fan/Heatsink modile  
• 1759209100 Fan/Heatsink module  
Model No. List  
Description  
PCI-6872F-00A1  
PCI Socket 370 half-sized CPU Card with  
VGA/LCD/LVD/LVDS/LAN/CFC  
PCI-6872F-02A1  
PCI Socket 370 half-sized CPU Card with  
VGA/LCD/LVD/LVDS/2LAN/CFC  
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Additional Information and Assistance  
1.Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com where you can find  
the latest information about the product  
2.contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech’s customer  
service center for technical support if you need additional assistance  
Please have the following information ready befor you call:  
• Product name and serial number  
• Description of your peripheral attachments  
• Description of your software (operating system, version, application  
software, etc.)  
• A complete description of the problem  
• The exact wording of any error messages  
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This device complies with the requirements in part 15 of the  
FCC rules: Operation is subject to the following two condi-  
tions:  
FCC  
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
2. This device must accept any interference received, inclid-  
ing interference that may cause undesired operation  
This equipment has been tested and found to aomply with the  
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection agaonst harmful interference when the equipment  
is operated in a commerical enviroment. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not insalled and used in accordance with the instruc-  
tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio commu-  
nications.Operation of this device in a residential area is  
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will  
be required to correct the interference at his/her own  
expense. The user is advised that any equipment changes or  
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-  
ble for compliance would void the compliance to FCC regula-  
tions and therefore, the user’s authority to operate the  
equipment.  
Caution!  
Achtung!  
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly  
installed. Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the  
battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent  
type recommended by the manufacture. Discard used batter-  
ies according to the manufacture’s instruction.  
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Contents  
Table 2.4: COM2 RS232-422-485 Select ....................14  
2.10.1 ATX feature connector (CN20) and soft power switch  
connector (CN21).............................................................15  
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2.19 ATX Power & HDD LED, speaker out Connector (CN16,  
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Table B.10:ATX Power LED and KB-Lock Connec-  
tor(CN16) ..........................................................99  
Table B.19:COM2 Extension Connector RS422-  
RS485(CN29) .................................................105  
Table B.20:LCD Inverter Backlight Connector(CN24)  
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General Information  
This chapter gives background  
information on the PCI-6872.  
Sections include:  
Introduction  
Features  
Specifications  
Board layout and dimensions  
 
Chapter 1 General Information  
1.1 Introduction  
Advantech's new PCI-6872 is a new Socket 370 half-sized CPU card  
that will support up to 1.26GHz Pentium III with 512KB using VIA  
VT8606"TwisterT" chipset. This SBC includes a 4X AGP controller, a  
PCI Ethernet interface, and 36-bit TTL interface. Its design is based on  
the half-sized CPU card and supports PCI bus expansion. Other on-board  
features include an FDD, LPT, 2 USBs (4 USBs optional), and 2 serial  
ports. The SSD solution supports CompactFlash cards . This product  
uses a VIA TwisterT chip with Integrated Savage4 2D/3D/Video  
Accelerator and supports 4X AGP VGA/LCD interface and up to  
8/16/32 MB frame buffer using system memory. With the selection of  
daughter boards, the PCI-6872 board can support a second LAN at  
10/100Mbps  
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1.2 Features  
• Supports Socket 370 for VIA C3 and Intel processors up to  
Pentium III 1.26GHz with 512K (Tualatin).  
• PCI bus half-sized CPU card  
• Supports selectable LAN(1 x 10/100BASE-T LAN or 2 x 10/  
100BASE-T LAN )  
• 4X AGP graphics for high performance applications  
• Supports boot from USB device.  
• Supports wake-on-LAN.  
• Supports Ring-up by Modem .  
• Supports LVDS interface.  
• Supports LCD backlight turn-off function.  
1.3 Specifications  
1.3.1 Standard SBC Functions  
CPU: Supports Socket 370 for VIA C3 and Intel processors up to Pen-  
tiumIII 1.26 GHz with 512K cache (Tualatin)  
• System chipsets: VIA VT8606"TwisterT"+VT82C686B  
BIOS: Award 2Mb Flash memory BIOS  
System memory: One DIMM socket accepts 64 MB up to 512 MB  
SDRAM  
2nd cache memory: 128/256/512KB on Celeron/PentiumIII processor,  
or 64 KB on the VIA C3 processor  
Enhanced IDE interface: One channel supports up to two EIDE  
devices. Supports ATA-100, ATA-33 and PIO modes.Compact Flash  
Card ocuppies secondary master.  
FDD interface: Supports one FDD.  
Serial ports: Two serial RS-232 ports:  
COM1:RS-232  
COM2:RS-232/422/485  
RS-485 supports AUTO-flow  
Parallel port: Parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode  
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Keyboard/mouse connector: Supports standard PC/AT keyboard and a  
PS/2 mouse  
Power management: Supports power saving modes including Normal/  
Standby/Suspend modes. APM 1.2 compliant  
Watchdog timer: 62 level timer intervals  
USB: Two universal serial bus ports, Optional 4 ports.  
1.3.2 VGA/LCD Interface  
Chipset: VIA VT8606"TwisterT" chip with integrated Savage4 2D/3D/  
Video Accelerator  
Frame buffer: Supports 8/16/32MB frame buffer with system memory  
Interface: 4X AGP VGA/LCD interface, Support for up to 36 bit TFT  
• Display modes:  
CRT Modes: 1280 x 1024@16bpp (60Hz),  
1024 x 768@16bpp (85Hz),  
LCD/Simultaneous Modes:  
1280 x 1024@16bpp (60Hz),  
1024 x 768@16bpp (60Hz);  
LVDS interface:  
Supports LVDS interface.  
1.3.3 Solid State disk  
• Supports One 50-pin socket for CFC Type I/II  
1.3.4 PCI bus Ethernet interface  
• Chipset: Intel 82551ER  
• Ethernet interface: IEEE 802.3u compatible10/100Base-T interface.  
Supports selectable LAN 1 x 10/100base-T LAN or 2 x 10/100base-  
T LAN(Optional )  
I/O address switchless setting  
1.3.5 Mechanical and Environmental  
Dimensions (L x W): 185 x 122 mm(7.28” x 4.80”)  
Power supply voltage: +5 V, +12V ±5%  
Power requirements:  
Max:  
5.68 A @ +5 V, 0.15 A @+12 V  
Typical:  
5.5 A @ +5 V, (with PC133 256MB SDRAM,1.26 GHz)  
0.11 A @ +12 V, (with PC133 256MB SDRAM,1.26 GHz)  
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F)  
Operating humidity: 0% ~ 90% Relative Humidity, Non condensing  
Weight: 0.27 kg (weight of total package)  
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1.4 Board layout: dimensions  
Figure 1.1: Board layout: dimension(component side)  
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Figure 1.2: Board layout: dimension (solder side)  
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Installation  
This chapter explains the setup procedures  
of PCI-6872 hardware, including instruc-  
tions on setting jumpers and connecting  
peripherals, switches and indicators. Be  
sure to read all safety precautions before  
you begin the installation procedure.  
 
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2.1 Jumpers  
The PCI-6872 has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your  
system to suit your application. The table below lisits the function of the  
various jumpers.  
Table 2.1: Jumpers  
Label  
Function  
J1  
J2  
J3  
CMOS clear  
Watchdog timer output selection  
COM2 RS232-422-485 select  
2.2 Connectors  
On-board connectors link the PCI-6872 to external devices such as hard  
disk drives, a keyboard, or floppy drives. The table below lists the func-  
tion of each of the board’s connectors  
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Table 2.2: Connectors  
Label  
Function  
CN1  
Primary IDE connector  
Secondary IDE connector  
FDD connector  
CN2  
CN3  
CN4  
Parallel port connector  
CompactFlash Card connector  
USB1, USB2 connector  
VGA connector  
CN5  
CN6  
CN7  
CN8  
10/100MHz LAN connector  
COM1 connector  
CN9  
CN10  
CN11  
CN12  
CN14  
CN15  
CN16  
CN17  
CN18  
CN19  
CN20  
CN21  
CN22  
CN23  
CN24  
CN25  
CN27  
CN28  
CN29  
COM2 connector  
PS/2 Keyboard&Mouse connector  
External Keyboard  
CPU FAN  
Main Power connector(EBX)  
Power LED&Keyboard Lock  
External speaker  
Reset connector  
HDD LED connector  
ATX Power feature connector  
ATX Soft-ON Power Button connector  
LCD 40 PIN connector  
LCD 20 PIN connector2  
LCD BackLight connector  
LVDS connector  
I/O Daughter Card connector1  
I/O Daughter Card connector2  
RS485/422 Connector  
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2.3 Locating Connectors&Jumpers(component side)  
Figure 2.1: Jumper & Connector location  
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2.4 Locating Connectors(solder side)  
Figure 2.2: Connectors (soldor side)  
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2.5 Setting Jumpers  
You may configure your card to match the needs of your application by  
setting jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electric cir-  
cuit. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected  
by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a  
jumper, you connect the pins with the clip. To “open” a jumper, you  
remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1, 2  
and 3. In this case you would connect either pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3.  
open  
closed  
closed 2-3  
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:.  
open  
closed  
closed 2-3  
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.  
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your  
application, contact your local distributor or sales representative before  
you make any changes.  
Generally, you simply need a standard cable to make most connections.  
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2.6 Clear CMOS (J1)  
Warning!  
To avoid damaging the computer, always turn  
off the power supply before setting “Clear  
CMOS.” Before turning on the power supply,  
set the jumper back to “3.0 V Battery On.”  
This jumper is used to erase CMOS data and reset system BIOS informa-  
tion.  
The procedure for clearing CMOS is:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Turn off the system.  
Short pin 2 and pin 3.  
Return jumper to pins 1 and 2.  
Turn on the system. The BIOS is now reset to its default setting  
Table 2.3: CMOS clear (J1)  
*3.0 V normal  
clear CMOS  
* default setting  
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2.7 COM2 RS232-422-485 Select (J3)  
Table 2.4: COM2 RS232-422-485 Select  
PIN  
1-2  
3-4  
5-6  
RS232*  
Closed  
Open  
RS422  
Open  
RS484  
Open  
Closed  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Closed  
2.8 Watchdog timer configuration  
An on-board watchdog timer reduces the chance of disruptions which  
EMP (electro-magnetic pulse) interference can cause. This is an invalu-  
able protective device for standalone or unmanned applications. Setup  
involves one jumper and running the control software (refer to Appendix  
A).  
2.8.1 Watchdog timer output option (J2)  
When the watchdog timer activates (CPU processing has come to a halt),  
it can reset the system or generate an interrupt on IRQ11. This can be set  
via setting J2 as shown below:  
Table 2.5: Watchdog timer output option (J2)  
*System reset  
IRQ 11  
* default setting  
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2.9 Installing DIMMs  
The procedure for installing DIMMs is described below. Please follow  
these steps carefully. The number of pins are different on either side of  
the breaks, so the module can only fit in one way. DIMM modules have  
different pin contacts on each side, and therefore have a higher pin den-  
sity.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Make sure that the two handles of the DIMM socket are in the  
“open” position. i.e. The handles remain leaning outward.  
Slowly slide the DIMM module along the plastic guides on both  
ends of the socket.  
Press the DIMM module right down into the socket, until you hear  
a click. This is when the two handles have automatically locked the  
memory module into the correct position of the socket.  
To remove the memory module, just push both handles outward, and the  
module will be ejected from the socket.  
2.10 ATX power control connector (CN20,CN21)  
2.10.1 ATX feature connector (CN20) and soft power  
switch connector (CN21)  
The PCI-6872 can support an advanced soft power switch function, if an  
ATX power supply is used. To enable the soft power switch function:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Get the specially designed ATX-to-EBX power cable  
(PCI-6872 optional item, part no. 1703200100)  
Connect the 3-pin plug of the cable to CN20 (ATX feature connec-  
tor).  
Connect the power on/off button to CN21. (A momentary type of  
button should be used.)  
Important  
Make sure that the ATX power supply can take  
at least a 10 mA load on the 5 V standby lead  
(5VSB). If not, you may have difficulty power-  
ing on your system.  
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to CN1 ATX  
features connector  
ATX  
power supply  
to main power  
connector CN8  
20-pin  
female connector  
Figure 2.3: Wiring for ATX soft power switch function  
2.11 Printer port connector (CN4)  
Normally, the parallel port is used to connect the card to a printer. The  
PCI-6872 includes a multi-mode (ECP/EPP/SPP) parallel port accessed  
via CN4 and a 26-pin flat-cable connector. You will need an adapter cable  
if you use a traditional DB-25 connector. The adapter cable has a 26-pin  
connector on one end, and a DB-25 connector on the other.  
The parallel port is designated as LPT1, and can be disabled or changed to  
LPT2 or LPT3 in the system BIOS setup.  
The parallel port interrupt channel is designated to be IRQ7.  
You can select ECP/EPP DMA channel via BIOS setup.  
2.12 CompactFlash Card connector  
The PCI-6872 provides a 50-pin socket for CompactFlash card type I/II.  
2.12.1 CompactFlash (CN5)  
The CompactFlash card shares a secondary IDE channel which can be  
enabled/disabled via the BIOS settings.  
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2.13 Floppy drive connector (CN3)  
You can attach one 3.5" floppy drive to the the PCI-6872's onboard con-  
troller. This is useful for notebooks, for example.  
A daisy-chain drive cable converter (part no. 9681000044) is required for  
a single floppy system. A 34-pin flat-cable connector is fitted on one end  
of the cable converter, while the other end has one floppy disk drive con-  
nector. It consists of a 34-pin flat-cable connector (for the 3.5" drives).  
2.13.1 Connecting the floppy drive  
1. Plug the 34-pin flat-cable connector into the cable converter. Make  
sure that the red wire corresponds to pin 1 on the connector.  
2. Attach the appropriate conector at the other end of the cable to the  
floppy drive(s). You can use only one connector in the set. The set at the  
other end (after the twist in the cable) connects to the A: drive.  
When connecting a 3.5" floppy drive, you may have some difficulties in  
determining which pin is number one. Look for a number on the circuit  
board indicating pin number one. In addition, you should check if the  
connector on the floppy drive has an extra slot. If the slot is up pin num-  
ber one should be on the right. Please refer to any documentation that  
came with the drive for more information.  
If your cable needs to be custom made, you can find the pin assignments  
for the board's connector in Appendix C.  
2.14 IDE connector(CN1,CN2)  
The PCI-6872 provides two IDE channel to which you can attach up to  
four Enhanced Integrated Device Electronics hard disk drives or  
CDROM to the PCI-6872’s internal controller. The PCI-6872's IDE con-  
troller uses a PCI interface. This advanced IDE controller supports faster  
data transfer, PIO Mode 3 or Mode 4, UDMA 33/66/100 mode.  
2.14.1 Connecting the hard drive  
Connecting drives is done in a daisy-chain fashion. The cable depending  
on the drive size. 1 x 40-pin flat cable(p/n: 1701400452) is packing in  
PCI-6872's package.  
Wire number 1 on the cable is red or blue, and the other wires are gray.  
1.  
Connect one end of the cable to CN1,CN2. Make sure that the red  
(or blue) wire corresponds to pin 1 on the connector, which is  
labeled on the board (on the right side).  
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Plug the other end of the cable into the Enhanced IDE hard drive,  
with pin 1 on the cable corresponding to pin 1 on the hard drive.  
(See your hard drive’s documentation for the location of the con-  
nector.)  
If desired, connect a second drive as described above.  
Unlike floppy drives, IDE hard drives can connect to either end of the  
cable. If you install two drives, you will need to set one as the master and  
one as the slave by using jumpers on the drives. If you install only one  
drive, set it as the master.  
2.15 VGA/LCD interface connections  
The PCI-6872’s display interface can drive conventional CRT displays  
and is capable of driving a wide range of flat panel displays as well,  
including passive LCD and active LCD displays. The board has two dis-  
play connectors: one for standard CRT VGA monitors, and one for flat  
panel displays.  
2.15.1 CRT display connector (CN7)  
CN7 is a standard 15-pin D-SUB connector commonly used for VGA.  
Pin assignments for CRT display connector CN7 are detailed in Appendix  
C
2.15.2 Flat panel display connector (CN22)  
CN22 consists of a 40-pin connector which can support an 18-bit LCD  
panel. It is Hirose’s product no. DF13A-40DP-1.25 V.  
The PCI-6872 provides a bias control signal on CN22 that can be used to  
control the LCD bias voltage. It is recommended that the LCD bias volt-  
age not be applied to the panel until the logic supply voltage (+5 V or  
+3.3 V) and panel video signals are stable. Under normal operation, the  
control signal (ENAVEE) is active high. When the PCI-6872’s power is  
applied, the control signal is low until just after the relevant flat panel sig-  
nals are present. CN22 can connect up to 18 bit TFT LCD.  
2.15.3 Extension flat panel connector(CN23)  
CN23 consists of a 20-pin connector which is Hirose's product no. DF13-  
20DP-1.25V. The PCI-6872 supports a 36-bit LCD panel which must be  
connected to both the CN22(40-pin) and CN23 (20-pin). The pin assign-  
ments for both CN22 and CN23 can be found in Appendix C.  
2.15.4 LVDS LCD panel connector (CN25)  
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The PCI-6872 uses the VIA "TwisterT" chip that supports 2 channel  
LVDS LCD panel displays. Users can connect to LVDS LCD with CN25.  
2.15.5 Panel type selection(SW1)  
SW1 is an 8 segment DIP switch for DSTN/TFT panel type and resolu-  
tion functions  
Table 2.6: S1 Panel Type Select (SW1)  
SW  
1-1  
SW SW SW  
1-2  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
1-3 1-4  
ON ON  
ON OFF  
OFF ON  
OFF OFF  
Panel Type & Resolution  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
TFT  
640x480**  
640x480  
18bit (H. V. Freq)  
18bit (Synthetic)  
N/A  
TFT  
TFT  
640x480**  
640x480**  
640x480**  
800x600**  
800x600  
TFT  
LVDS  
OFF ON ON  
OFF ON OFF  
OFF OFF ON  
OFF OFF OFF  
DSTN  
TFT  
18bit  
18bit (H. V. Freq)  
18bit (Synthetic)  
LVDS  
TFT  
TFT  
800x600**  
800x600**  
800x600**  
OFF ON  
OFF ON  
OFF ON  
OFF ON  
ON ON  
ON OFF  
OFF ON  
OFF OFF  
TFT  
N/A  
DSTN  
TFT  
18bit  
1024x768** 36bit (H. V. Freq)  
1024x768** 36bit (Synthetic)  
1024x768** LVDS  
TFT  
OFF OFF ON ON  
OFF OFF ON OFF  
OFF OFF OFF ON  
OFF OFF OFF OFF  
* Default setting  
TFT  
TFT  
1024x768** N/A  
DSTN  
DSTN  
1024x768** 18bit  
1024x768** 24bit  
** will support in the future  
2.16 USB connectors (CN6)  
The PCI-6872 board provides up to two USB (Universal Serial Bus)  
ports. This gives complete Plug and Play, and hot attach/detach for up to  
127 external devices. The USB interfaces comply with USB specification  
Rev. 1.1, and are fuse protected.  
The USB interface is accessed through the 5 x 2-pin flat-cable connector,  
CN6 (USB1, 2). You will need an adapter cable if you use a standard  
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USB connector. The adapter cable has a 5 x 2-pin connector on one end  
and a USB connector on the other.  
The USB interfaces can be disabled in the system BIOS setup.  
2.17 Ethernet configuration  
The PCI-6872 is equipped with a high performance 32-bit PCI-bus Ether-  
net interface which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3U 10/100Mbps  
CSMA/CD standards. It is supported by all major network operating sys-  
tems.  
The PCI-6872 supports 10/100Mbps Ethernet connections with onboard  
RJ-45 connectors(CN8)  
2.17.1 100Base-T connector (CN8)  
10/100Base-T connects to the PCI-6872 via an adapter cable to an 8-pin  
polarized header (CN8).  
2.17.2 Network boot  
The Network Boot feature can be utilized by incorporating the Boot  
ROM image files for the appropriate network operating system. The Boot  
ROM BIOS files are included in the system BIOS, which is on the utility  
CD disc.  
2.18 Power connectors (CN14, CN15)  
2.18.1 Main power connector, +5 V, +12 V (CN15)  
Supplies main power to the PCI-6872 (+5 V), and to devices that require  
+12 V.  
2.18.2 CPU Fan power supply connector (CN14)  
Provides power supply to CPU cooling fan. Only present when +12 V  
power is supplied to the board.  
2.19 ATX Power & HDD LED, speaker out Connector  
(CN16, CN17, CN19)  
Next, you may want to install external switches to monitor and control the  
PCI-6872. These features are optional: install them only if you need  
them. CN16, CN17, CN19 integrated in one connector, which is an 5x3  
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pin header, 180degree, male. It provides connections for a speaker, hard  
disk access indicator.  
2.19.1 HDD LED (CN19)  
The HDD LED indicator for hard disk access is an active low sig-  
nal(24mA sink rate).  
2.19.2 ATX power LED&KB-LOCK (CN16)  
Power supply activity LED indicator and KB_lock funcation.  
2.19.3 Speaker out(CN17)  
Support a buzzer function, pin assignment refer to Appendix C.  
2.20 COM port connector(CN9,CN10, CN29)  
The PCI-6872 provides two serial ports (COM1: RS-232 and COM2:  
RS422/485)) in one COM port connector. It provides connections for  
serial devices (a mouse, etc.) or a communication network. You can find  
the pin assignments for the COM port connector in Appendix C.  
2.21 Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector (CN11)  
The PCI-6872 board provides a keyboard connector that supports both a  
keyboard and a PS/2 style mouse. In most cases, especially in embedded  
applications, a keyboard is not used. If the keyboard is not present, the  
standard PC/AT BIOS will report an error or fail during power-on self-  
test (POST) after a reset. The PCI-6872's BIOS standard setup menu  
allows you to select “All, But Keyboard” under the “Halt On” selection.  
This allows no-keyboard operation in embedded system applications,  
without the system halting under POST.  
2.22 External KB/mouse connector (CN12)  
In addition to the PS/2 mouse/keyboard connector on the PCI-6872's rear  
plate, there is an additional onboard external keyboard  
connector, allowing for greater flexibility in system design.  
2.23 Watchdog output (CN18)  
It provides connection for watchdog output, detailed pin assignment refer  
to appendix.  
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2.24 Daughter card connector (CN27,CN28)  
CN27, CN28 are 20 pin 180degree female connectors.With daughter  
board, PCI-6872 can support 2 LAN and 4 USB ports. Detailed pin defi-  
nition you will find in appendixB.  
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3
Software Configuration  
This chapter details the software con-  
figuration information. It shows you  
how to configure the card to match  
your application requirements. Award  
System BIOS will be covered in  
Chapter 4.  
Sections include:  
• Introduction  
• VGA display software configuration  
 
Chapter 3 Software Configuration  
3.1 Introduction  
The system BIOS and custom drivers are located in a  
256 KB, 32-pin (JEDEC spec.) Flash ROM device, designated U10. A  
single Flash chip holds the system BIOS, VGA BIOS, and network Boot  
ROM image. The display can be configured via software. This method  
minimizes the number of chips and eases configuration. You can change  
the display BIOS simply by reprogramming the Flash chip.  
3.2 VGA display firmware configuration  
The board’s on-board VGA interface supports a wide range of popular  
LCD, EL, gas plasma flat panel displays and traditional analog CRT mon-  
itors. The optimized shared memory architecture supports an 8/16/32 MB  
frame buffer using system memory to provide resolutions of 1280 x 1024  
@ 16 bpp, the interface can drive CRT displays with resolutions up to  
1024 x 768 @ 16 bpp and 800 x 600 @ 16 bpp.  
The VGA interface is configured completely via the software utility, so  
you do not have to set any jumpers. Configure the VGA display as fol-  
lows:  
1.  
Apply power to the board with a color TFT display attached. This  
is the default setting for this board. Ensure that the AWD-  
FLASH.EXE and *.BIN files are located in the working drive.  
NOTE:  
Ensure that you do not run AWDFLASH.EXE  
while your system is operating in EMM386  
mode.  
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2.  
At the prompt, type AWDFLASH.EXE and press <Enter>. The  
VGA configuration program will then display the following:  
Figure 3.1: VGA setup screen  
3.  
4.  
At the prompt, enter the new BIN file which supports your display.  
When you are sure that you have entered the file name correctly  
press <Enter>.  
The screen will ask ìDo you want to save BIOS?î. If you change  
your mind or have made a mistake, press N to abort and end the  
setup procedure. Press Y if you wish to save the existing configura-  
tion before changing it. Then type the name under which you want  
to save the current configuration.  
5.  
The prompt will then ask ìAre you sure to program?î. Press Y if  
you want the new file to be written into the BIOS. Press N to exit  
the program.  
The new VGA configuration will then write to the ROM BIOS chip. This  
configuration will remain the same until you run the AWDFLASH.EXE  
program and change the settings.  
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Award BIOS Setup  
This chapter describes how to set BIOS  
configuration data.  
 
Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup  
4.1 System test and initialization  
These routines test and initialize board hardware. If the routines encoun-  
ter an error during the tests, you will either hear a few short beeps or see  
an error message on the screen. There are two kinds of errors: fatal and  
non-fatal. The system can usually continue the boot up sequence with  
non-fatal errors. Non-fatal error messages usually appear on the screen  
along with the following instructions:  
press <F1> to RESUME  
Write down the message and press the F1 key to continue the bootup  
sequence.  
4.1.1 System configuration verification  
These routines check the current system configuration against the values  
stored in the board’s CMOS memory. If they do not match, the program  
outputs an error message. You will then need to run the BIOS setup pro-  
gram to set the configuration information in memory.  
There are three situations in which you will need to change the CMOS  
settings:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
You are starting your system for the first time  
You have changed the hardware attached to your system  
The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration informa-  
tion has been erased.  
The PCI-6872 Series' CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery  
backup. The battery backup should last at least three years in normal ser-  
vice, but when it finally runs down, you will need to replace the complete  
unit.  
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4.2 Award BIOS setup  
Award’s BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to  
modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored  
in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information  
when the power is turned off.  
4.2.1 Entering setup  
Power on the computer and press <Del> immediately. This will allow you  
to enter Setup.  
Figure 4.1: BIOS setup program initial screen  
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4.2.2 Standard CMOS Features setup  
When you choose the Standard CMOS Features option from the Initial  
Setup Screen menu, the screen shown below is displayed. This standard  
Setup Menu allows users to configure system components such as date,  
time, hard disk drive, floppy drive and display. Once a field is high-  
lighted, on-line help information is displayed in the left bottom of the  
Menu screen.  
Figure 4.2: CMOS Features setup  
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4.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features setup  
By choosing the Advanced BIOS Features Setup option from the Initial  
Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen  
contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCI-6872 Series.  
Figure 4.3: Advanced BIOS Features setup  
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4.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features setup  
By choosing the Advanced Chipset Features option from the Initial Setup  
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains  
the manufacturer’s default values for the PCI-6872 Series.  
Figure 4.4: Advanced Chipset Features setup  
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4.2.5 Integrated Peripherals  
Choosing the Integrated Peripherals option from the Initial Setup Screen  
menu should produce the screen below. Here we see the manufacturer’s  
default values for the PCI-6872 Series.  
Figure 4.5: Integrated Peripherals  
4.2.6 Power Management Setup  
By choosing the Power Management Setup option from the Initial Setup  
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains  
the manufacturer’s default values for the PCI-6872 Series.  
Figure 4.6: Power Management Setup  
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4.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations  
By choosing the PnP/PCI Configurations option from the Initial Setup  
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains  
the manufacturer’s default values for the PCI-6872 Series.  
Figure 4.7: PnP/PCI Configurations  
4.2.8 PC Health Status  
The PC Health Status option displays information such as CPU and moth-  
erboard temperatures, fan speeds, and core voltage.  
Figure 4.8: PC Health Status  
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4.2.9 Frequency/Voltage Control  
By choosing the Frequency/Voltage Control option from the Initial Setup  
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains  
the manufacturer’s default values for the PCI-6872  
Figure 4.9: Frequency/Voltage Control  
Caution  
Incorrect settings in Frequency/Voltage Control  
may damage the system CPU, video adapter,  
or other hardware.  
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4.2.10 Load Optimized Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults loads the default system values directly from  
ROM. If the stored record created by the Setup program should ever  
become corrupted (and therefore unusable), these defaults will load auto-  
matically when you turn the PCI-6872 Series system on.  
Figure 4.10: Load BIOS defaults screen  
4.2.11 Set Password  
Note  
To enable this feature, you should first go to the  
Advanced BIOS Features menu, choose the  
Security Option, and select either Setup or  
System, depending on which aspect you want  
password protected. Setup requires a pass-  
word only to enter Setup. System requires the  
password either to enter Setup or to boot the  
system.  
A password may be at most 8 characters long.  
To Establish Password  
1.  
Choose the Set Password option from the CMOS Setup Utility  
main menu and press <Enter>.  
2.  
When you see “Enter Password,” enter the desired password and  
press <Enter>.  
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3.  
4.  
At the “Confirm Password” prompt, retype the desired password,  
then press <Enter>.  
Select Save to CMOS and EXIT, type <Y>, then <Enter>.  
Figure 4.11: Establish Password  
To Change Password  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Choose the Set Password option from the CMOS Setup Utility  
main menu and press <Enter>.  
When you see “Enter Password,” enter the existing password and  
press <Enter>.  
You will see “Confirm Password.” Type it again, and press  
<Enter>.  
Select Set Password again, and at the “Enter Password” prompt,  
enter the new password and press <Enter>.  
At the “Confirm Password” prompt, retype the new password, and  
press <Enter>.  
Select Save to CMOS and EXIT, type <Y>, then <Enter>.  
To Disable Password  
1. Choose the Set Password option from the CMOS Setup Utility  
main menu and press <Enter>.  
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2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
When you see “Enter Password,” enter the existing password and  
press <Enter>.  
You will see “Confirm Password.” Type it again, and press  
<Enter>.  
Select Set Password again, and at the “Enter Password” prompt,  
don’t enter anything; just press <Enter>.  
At the “Confirm Password” prompt, again don’t type in anything;  
just press <Enter>.  
Select Save to CMOS and EXIT, type <Y>, then <Enter>.  
4.2.12 Save & Exit Setup  
If you select this option and press <Y> then <Enter>, the values entered  
in the setup utilities will be recorded in the chipset’s CMOS memory. The  
microprocessor will check this every time you turn your system on and  
use the settings to configure the system. This record is required for the  
system to operate.  
4.2.13 Exit Without Saving  
Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the Setup pro-  
gram without recording any new values or changing old ones.  
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5
PCI SVGA Setup  
Introduction  
Installation of SVGA drivers  
-for Windows 95/98/Me  
-for Windows NT/2000/XP  
Further information  
 
Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup  
5.1 Introduction  
The board has an onboard AGP flat panel/VGA interface. The specifica-  
tions and features are described as follows:  
5.1.1 Chipset  
The board uses a VIA Twister 8606T chipset from VIA Technology Inc.  
for its AGP/SVGA controller. It supports many popular LCD, and LVDS  
LCD displays and conventional analog CRT monitors. The VIA8606T  
VGA BIOS supports color TFT and DSTN LCD flat panel displays. In  
addition, it also supports interlaced and non-interlaced analog monitors  
(color and monochrome VGA) in high-resolution modes while  
maintaining complete IBM VGA compatibility. Digital monitors  
(i.e. MDA, CGA, and EGA) are NOT supported. Multiple frequency  
(multisync) monitors are handled as if they were analog monitors.  
5.1.2 Display memory  
The Twister chip can support 8/16/32MB frame buffer shared with sys-  
tem memory; the VGA controller can drive CRT displays or color panel  
displays with resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 16 M colors.  
5.1.3 Display types  
CRT and panel displays can be used simultaneously. The board can be set  
in one of three configurations: on a CRT, on a flat panel display, or on  
both simultaneously. The system is initially set to simultaneous display  
mode. If you want to enable the CRT display only or the flat panel display  
only, please contact VIA Technology Inc., or our sales representative for  
detailed information.  
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5.2 Installation of the SVGA Driver  
Complete the following steps to install the SVGA driver. Follow the pro-  
cedures in the flow chart that apply to the operating system that you are  
using within your PCI-6872.  
Notes:  
1. The windows illustrations in this chapter are  
intended as examples only. Please follow the  
listed steps, and pay attention to the instruc-  
tions which appear on your screen.  
2. For convenience, the CD-ROM drive is des-  
ignated as "E" throughout this chapter.  
5.2.1 Installation for Windows 95  
Step 1. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "Display", "Settings”,  
and "Advanced Properties".  
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Step 2. Choose the "Adapter" tab, then press the "Change..." button.  
Step 3. Press the "Have Disk" button.  
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Step 4. Type in the path:  
D:\Biscuit\9577\VGA\Win9x_Me  
Step 5. Select the highlighted item, and click the "OK" button.  
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Step 6. "S3 GraphicsTwister" appears under the adapter tab. Click the  
"Apply" button, then the "OK" button  
Step 7. Press “Yes” to reboot.  
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5.2.2 Installation for Windows 98/Me  
Step 1. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "Display", and "Set-  
tings," then press the "Advanced..." button.  
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Step 2. Select “Adapter,” then “Change.”  
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Step 3. Press “Next,” then “Display a list....”  
Step 4. Press the “Have disk...” button.  
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Step 5. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Type in the path  
D:\Biscuit\9577\VGA\Win9x_Me  
Then press “OK”  
Step 6. Select the highlighted item, then click “OK.”  
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Step 7. "S3 Graphics Twister"appears under the adapter tab. Click the  
"Apply" button.  
Step 8. Press “Yes” to reboot.  
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5.2.3 Installation for Windows NT  
Note:  
Service Pack X (X = 3, 4, 5, 6,...) must be  
installed first, before you install the Windows  
NT VGA driver.  
Step 1. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and double click the  
"Display" icon.  
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Step 2. Choose the "Settings" tab, and press the "Display Type" button.  
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Step 3. Press the "Change..." button.  
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Step 4. Click the "Have Disk..." button.  
Step 5. Type the path:  
D:\Biscuit\VGA\WinNT  
Press the "OK" button.  
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Step 6. Select the highlighted item, and click the "OK" button.  
Step 7. Press "Yes" to proceed.  
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Step 8. Press "OK" to reboot.  
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5.2.4 Installation for Windows 2000  
Step 1. Select "System", "Settings", "Control Panel" and double click the  
"system" icon.  
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Step 2. Choose the "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)” button.  
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Step 3. Choose the "Drive" button, press “Update Driver...” button.  
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Step 4. Choose "Display a list of..." , then press “Next” button.  
Step 5. Choose “Display adapters”, press “Next” button.  
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Step 6. Click the “Have Disk” button.  
Step 7. Type the path D:\Biscuit\9577\VGA\Win2000 press the “OK”  
button.  
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Step 8. Press “Finish" to reboot.  
5.2.5 Installation for Windows XP  
Step 1. Select “Start,” “Settings,””System,” “Control Panel” and double  
click the “system” icon.  
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Step 2. Choose “Hardware” and “Device Manager”, press “OK” button”  
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Step 3. Choose “Video Controller (VGA Compatible), press “OK” but-  
ton  
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Step 4. Choose "Driver”, “Update Driver”, press “OK” button.  
Step 5. Choose “Install from a list.....” , press “Next”  
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Step 6. Choose “Don’t search. I will....”, press “Next” button.  
Step 7. Choose “Display adapters”, press “Next” button.  
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Step 8. Type the path D:\Biscuit\9577\VGA\WinXP then press “OK”  
button.  
Step 9. Choose “S3 Graphics Twister + S3 Hotkey” then press “Next”  
button.  
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Step 10. Press “Finish" to reboot.  
5.3 Further Information  
For further information about the AGP/VGA installation in your PCI-  
6872, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists,  
visit the following web resources:  
VIA website:  
www.via.com.tw  
Advantech websites: www.advantech.com  
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6
PCI Bus Ethernet Inter-  
face  
This chapter provides information on  
Ethernet configuration.  
• Introduction  
• Installation of Ethernet drivers for  
Windows 98/2000/NT  
• Further information  
 
Chapter 6 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface  
6.1 Introduction  
The board is equipped with a high performance 32-bit Ethernet chipset  
which is fully compliant with 802.3u 100BASE-T \Fast Ethernet CSMA/  
CD standards (F version) and compliant IEEE 802.3z/ab 1000BAS-T  
Gigabit Ethernet(FG version). It is supported by major network operating  
systems. It is also both 100Base-T and 10Base-T compatible.  
The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ-45 jack. The network boot fea-  
ture can be utilized by incorporating the boot ROM image files for the  
appropriate network operating system. The boot ROM BIOS files are  
combined with system BIOS, which can be enabled/disabled in the BIOS  
setup.  
6.2 Installation of Ethernet driver  
Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. You  
must know which operating system you are using in your board Series,  
and then refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Then just fol-  
low the steps described in the flow chart. You will quickly and success-  
fully complete the installation, even if you are not familiar with  
instructions for MS-DOS or Windows.  
Note:  
The windows illustrations in this chapter are  
examples only. Follow the steps and pay atten-  
tion to the instructions which appear on your  
screen.  
6.2.1 Installation for MS-DOS and Windows 3.1  
If you want to set up your Ethernet connection under the MS-DOS or  
Windows 3.1 environment, you should first check your server system  
model. For example, MS-NT, IBM-LAN server, and so on.  
Then choose the correct driver to install in your biscuit PC.  
The installation procedures for various servers can be found on the sup-  
plied CD-ROM, the correct path being:  
D:\Biscuit\9577\LAN\82559er\wfw311  
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6.2.2 Installation for Windows 98  
1.  
a. Select "Start", "Settings". "Control Panel".  
b. Double click "Network".  
2.  
a. Click "Add" and prepare to install network functions.  
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3.  
a. Select the "Adapter" item to add the Ethernet card.  
4.  
a. Click "Have Disk" to install the driver.  
5.  
a. Insert the CD into the D: drive  
b. Fill in "D:\Biscuit\9577\LAN\”  
c. Click "OK"  
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6.  
a. Choose the " Intel 8255x based PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100)"  
b. Click "OK".  
7.  
a. Make sure the configurations of relative items are set correctly.  
b. Click "OK" to reboot.  
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6.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000  
1.  
Open Device Manager, right click “Ethernet Controller” and  
choose “properties.”  
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2.  
Choose the “Driver” tab ; press “Update Driver...”button  
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3.  
Choose “Display a list of......,” then press “Next” button  
4.  
Choose “Network adapters;” press “Next” button  
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5.  
Click the “Have Disk” button  
6.  
Type the path to the Windows 2000 LAN drivers on your driver  
CD, and press the “OK” button.  
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7.  
Select “Realtek RTL8139/810X Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC,”  
and click “Next.”  
8.  
Press “Finish” to reboot.  
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9.  
In the System Setting Change window, click “Yes” to restart your  
computer.  
6.2.4 Installation for Windows NT  
1.  
a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel"  
b. Double click "Network"  
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2.  
a. Choose type of network.  
b. Click "Next"  
3.  
a. Click "Select from list..."  
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4.  
Click “Have Disk.”  
5.  
a. Insert the Utility CD ROM  
b. Fill in the correct path: D:\Biscuit\9577\LAN\82559er\winnt4  
c. Click "OK".  
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6.  
Check the highlighted item, and click “OK.”  
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7.  
Click “Next” to continue setup.  
8.  
Choose the networking protocols, then click "Next"  
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9.  
Select the correct Network Services then click "Next"  
10. Click “Next” to continue setup.  
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11. Click “Next” to start the network.  
6.3 Further information  
Realtek website:  
Intel website:  
www.realtek.com.tw  
www.intel.com  
Advantech websites:  
www.advantech.com  
www.advantech.com.tw  
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A
Programming the  
Watchdog Timer  
The board is equipped with a watchdog  
timer that resets the CPU or generates  
an interrupt if processing comes to a  
standstill for any reason. This feature  
ensures system reliability in industrial  
standalone or unmanned environments.  
 
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog  
Timer  
A.1 Supported Input Timing Modes  
In order to program the watchdog timer, you must write a program which  
writes I/O port address 443 (hex). The output data is a value of time inter-  
val. The value range is from 01 (hex) to 3E (hex), and the related time  
interval is 1 sec. to 62 sec.  
Data  
01  
Time Interval  
1 sec.  
02  
2 sec.  
03  
3 sec.  
04  
4 sec.  
.
.
.
3E  
62 sec.  
After data entry, your program must refresh the watchdog timer by  
rewriting the I/O port 443 (hex) while simultaneously setting it.  
When you want to disable the watchdog timer, your program  
should read I/O port 443 (hex).  
The following example shows how you might program the watchdog  
timer in BASIC:  
10  
20  
REM Watchdog timer example program  
OUT &H443, data REM Start and restart the  
watchdog  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
GOSUB 1000 REM Your application task #1  
OUT &H443, data REM Reset the timer  
GOSUB 2000 REM Your application task #2  
OUT &H443, data REM Reset the timer  
X=INP (&H443) REM Disable the watchdog timer  
END  
1000  
REM Subroutine #1, your application task  
.
.
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1070  
2000  
RETURN  
REM Subroutine #2, your application task  
.
.
.
2090  
RETURN  
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Pin Assignments  
This appendix contains information of a  
detailed or specialized nature. It includes  
Suspend 5V and ATX PS_ON  
Parallel Port Connector  
Floppy Drive Connector  
Primary IDE Connector  
CRT Display Connector  
USB Connector  
LAN RJ45 Connector  
Main Power Connector  
Power & HDD LED  
Flat Panel Connector  
Extensin Flat Panel Connector  
LVDS LCD Connector  
LCD Inverter Backlight Connector  
Panel back-light VR connector  
External KB/mouse connector  
Reset Button Connector  
Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector  
CPU Fan Power Connector  
COM Port Connector  
ATX soft power switch Connector  
Daughter card Connector  
Compact Flash card Connector  
 
Appendix B Pin Assignments  
B.1 ATX power feature connector(CN20)  
Table B.1: ATX power feature connector (CN20)  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
3
ATX PS_ON signal output  
GND  
Suspend 5V input  
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B.2 Parallel Port Connector(CN4)  
Table B.2: Parallel Port connector (CN4)  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
signal  
1
STB  
D0  
2
AFD*  
ERR  
INIT*  
SLIN*  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
3
4
5
D1  
6
7
D2  
8
9
D3  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
21  
23  
25  
D4  
D5  
D6  
D7  
ACK*  
BUSY  
PE  
SLCT  
*low active  
B.3 Floppy Disk Drive Disk connector (CN3)  
Table B.3: Floppy Disk Drive Connector (CN3)  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
1
VCC  
VCC  
VCC  
VCC  
NC  
2
INDEX  
3
4
DRIVE SELECTA  
DISKE IE CHANGE  
NC  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
MOTOR A ON  
DIRECTION SELECT  
STEP  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
21  
23  
25  
NC  
NC  
NC  
WRITE DATA  
WRITE GATE  
TRACK 00  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
WRITE PROTECT  
READ DATA  
HEAD SELECT  
93  
Appx.B  
     
B.4 IDE Hard Drive Connector (CN1,CN2)  
Table B.4: IDE HDD connector (CN1,CN2)  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
1
IDE RESET  
D7  
2
GND  
D8  
3
4
5
D6  
6
D9  
7
D5  
8
D10  
9
D4  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
32  
34  
36  
38  
40  
D11  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
21  
23  
25  
27  
29  
31  
33  
35  
37  
39  
D3  
D12  
D2  
D13  
D1  
D14  
D0  
D15  
GND  
REQ  
IOW  
IOR  
NC  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
IOCS16#  
Cable check  
A2  
READY  
DACK  
IRQ14  
A1  
A0  
CS0  
Active LED  
CS1  
GND  
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B.5 ConpactFlash card connector (CN5)  
Table B.5: CompactFlash Card Connector(CN5)  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
GND  
D3  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
#CD1  
D11  
D4  
D12  
D5  
D23  
D6  
D14  
D7  
D15  
#CE  
A10  
#CE2  
#VS14  
8
#OE  
A9  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
#IORD  
#IOWR  
#WE  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
A8  
A7  
#IRQ  
Vcc  
A6  
Vcc  
#CSEL  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
A5  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
#VS2  
RESET  
#WAIT  
#INPACK  
#REG  
BVD2  
BVD1  
D8  
A4  
A3  
A2  
A1  
A0  
D0  
D1  
D2  
D9  
IOCS16  
#CD2  
D10  
GND  
95  
Appx.B  
   
B.6 CRT Display Connector (CN7)  
Table B.6: CRT Display Connector (CN7)  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
1
RED  
CRT Vcc  
GND  
9
2
3
4
5
6
GREEN  
BLUE  
NC  
10  
11  
12  
13  
NC  
DDCDATA  
HSYNC  
VSYNC  
DDCCLOCK  
GND  
GND  
14  
15  
7
8
GND  
GND  
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B.7 USB Connector (CN6)  
Table B.7: USB Connector (CN6)  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
1
+5V  
+5V  
6
2
3
4
5
DATA0-  
DATA1-  
DATA1+  
USB GND  
N/C  
7
DATA0+  
8
USB GND  
Chassis GND  
9
10  
B.8 LAN, RJ45 Connector (CN8)  
Table B.8: LAN, RJ45 Connector (CN8)  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
TX+  
TX-  
RX+  
GND  
GND  
RX-  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
97  
Appx.B  
       
B.9 Main Power Connector (CN15)  
Table B.9: Main Power Connector(CN15)  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
+5V input  
GND  
GND  
+12V input  
NC  
GND  
+5V input  
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B.10 ATX power LED and KB-Lock connector (CN16)  
Table B.10: ATX Power LED and KB-Lock Connector(CN16)  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
Power LED+  
NC  
Power LED-  
KB_LOCK+  
KB_LOCK-(GND)  
B.11 Speaker Out (CN17)  
Table B.11: Speaker Out(CN17)  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
3
4
Vcc  
NC  
Internal Buzzer  
Speaker Signal  
99  
Appx.B  
       
B.12 Watchdog output connector (CN18)  
Table B.12: Watchdog Output Connector(CN18)  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
WDT_OUT  
GND  
B.13 HDD LED (CN19)  
Table B.13: HDD LED(CN19)  
Pi  
Signal  
1
2
HDD LED+  
HDD LED-  
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B.14 PowerButton (CN21)  
Table B.14: Power Button(CN21)  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
POWER ON  
GND  
101  
Appx.B  
   
B.15 Flat Panel Connector (CN22)  
Table B.15: Flat Panel Connector(CN22)  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
1
+5V output  
+5V output  
2
3
GND  
4
GND  
5
+3.3V output  
6
+3.3V output  
7
NC  
8
GND  
9
PD0 signal output  
PD2 signal output  
PD4 signal output  
PD6 signal output  
PD8 signal output  
PD10 signal output  
PD12 signal output  
PD14 signal output  
PD16 signal output  
PD18 signal output  
PD20 signal output  
PD22 signal output  
GND  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
32  
34  
36  
38  
40  
PD1signal output  
PD3 signal output  
PD5 signal output  
PD7 signal output  
PD9 signal output  
PD11 signal output  
PD13 signal output  
PD15 signal output  
PD17 signal output  
PD19 signal output  
PD21 signal output  
PD23signal output  
GND  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
21  
23  
25  
27  
29  
31  
33  
35  
37  
39  
FPCLK signal output  
M
FLM  
LP  
ENABKL  
ENVEE signal  
Note:  
The model number of the CN22 socket is  
DF13A-40DP-1.25V(Hirose Electric Co., Ltd)  
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B.16 Extension flat panel connector (CN23)  
Table B.16: Extension Flat Panel Connector(CN23)  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
1
GND  
GND  
2
3
PD24  
PD26  
PD28  
PD30  
PD32  
PD34  
GND  
NC  
4
PD25  
PD27  
PD29  
PD31  
PD33  
PD35  
GND  
NC  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
NC  
NC  
103  
Appx.B  
   
B.17 LVDS LCD connector (CN25)  
Table B.17: LVDS LCD Connector(CN25)  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
1
GND  
GND  
2
3
YP0  
4
ZP0  
5
YM0  
6
ZM0  
7
YP1  
8
ZP1  
9
ZM1  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
ZM1  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
YP2  
ZP2  
ZM2  
ZM2  
YCP  
ZCP  
YCM  
3V_SAFE  
ZCM  
3V_SAFE  
B.18 COM Connector (CN9, CN10, CN29)  
Table B.18: COM connector (CN9, CN10, CN29)  
COM1 connector (CN9)  
COM2connector (CN10)  
RS232 Only  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
DCD  
RX  
6
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
1
DCD  
RX  
2
4
6
8
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
7
8
9
3
5
7
9
TX  
TX  
DTR  
GND  
DTR  
GND  
10 NC  
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B.19 COM2 Extension connector RS422-RS485(CN29)  
Table B.19: COM2 Extension Connector RS422-RS485(CN29)  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
1
TXD-  
TXD+  
2
3
RXD-  
RXD+  
4
B.20 LCD Inverter Backlight Connector (CN24)  
Table B.20: LCD Inverter Backlight Connector(CN24)  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
3
4
+12V output  
GND  
Back-light enable signal output  
NC  
105  
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B.21 Keyboard and PS/2Mouse Connector (CN11)  
Table B.21: Keyboard and mouse connector (CN11)  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
KB data  
Mouse DATA  
Ground  
+5V  
KB CLOCK  
MS CLOCK  
NC  
NC  
B.22 CPU Fan Power connector(CN14)  
Table B.22: FAN connector (CN14)  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
3
GND  
+12V  
Fan speed detect signal input  
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B.23 External KB/Mouse connector (CN12)  
Table B.23: External KB/Mouse Connector(CN12)  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
Keyboard Clock  
keyboard Data  
NC  
GND  
+5V  
B.24 I/O daughter board connector1(CN27)  
Table B.24: I/O Daughter Board Connector1(CN27)  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
1
USBD3+  
USBD2+  
2
3
USBD3-  
USBV2  
GND  
4
USBD32  
USBV2  
5
6
7
8
GND  
9
USBD1+  
USB1-  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
USB0+  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
USB0-  
USBV0  
GND  
USBV0  
GND  
3V3B  
LAN2 ACTLED+  
LAN SPLED  
LAN2 ACTLED-  
107  
Appx.B  
       
B.25 I/O daughter board connector1 (CN28)  
Table B.25: I/O Daughter Board Connector1(CN28)  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
1
NC  
NC  
2
3
NC  
4
NC  
5
NC  
6
NC  
7
NC  
8
NC  
9
NC  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
NC  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
NC  
NC  
LAN2 TD+  
LAN2 RD+  
3V3B  
MSCLK  
GND  
LAN2 TD-  
LAN2 RD-  
Vcc  
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D
System Assignments  
This appendix contains information of a  
detailed nature. It includes:  
System I/O ports  
1st MB memory map  
DMA channel assignments  
Interrupt assignments  
 
Appendix D System Assignments  
D.1 System I/O Ports  
Table D.1: System I/O ports  
Addr. range (Hex)  
Device  
00-1F  
Master DMA controller  
Master Interrupt controller  
Timer/Counter  
20-3F  
40-5F  
60-6F  
Keyboard controller  
(60h)  
KBC Data  
(61h)  
Misc Functions & Spkr Ctrl  
KBC Command/Status  
RTC/CMOS/NMI-Disable  
-available for system use-  
-reserved-(debug port)  
DMA Page Registers  
-available for system use-  
System Control  
(64h)  
70-77  
78-7F  
80  
81-8F  
90-91  
92  
93-9F  
-available for system use-  
Slave Interrupt Controller  
Slave DMA Controller  
-available for system use-  
-available for system use*  
PCI Configuration Address  
PCI Configuration Data  
-available for system use-  
Game Port  
A0-BF  
C0-DF  
E0-FF  
100-CF7  
CF8-CFB  
CFC-CFF  
D00-FFFF  
200-20F  
2F8-2FF  
378-37F  
3F0-3F1  
3F0-3F7  
3F8-3FF  
778-77A  
COM2  
Parallel Port(Standard & AFF)  
Configuration Index/Data  
Floppy Controller  
COM1  
Parallel Port(ECP Extensions)(Port 378+400)  
MPU-401 select from 300 ~ 330H (2 bytes)  
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D.2 1st MB memory map  
Table D.2: 1st MB memory map  
Addr. range (Hex)  
Device  
F0000h - FFFFFh  
*CC000h - EFFFFh  
C0000h - CBFFFh  
B8000h - BFFFFh  
B0000h - B7FFFh  
A0000h - AFFFFh  
00000h - 9FFFFh  
System ROM  
Unused (reserved for Ethernet ROM)  
Expansion ROM (for VGA BIOS)  
CGA/EGA/VGA text  
Unused  
EGA/VGA graphics  
Base memory  
*
If Ethernet boot ROM is disabled (Ethernet ROM occupies about 16 KB)  
* E0000 - EFFFF is reserved for BIOS POST  
D.3 DMA channel assignments  
Table D.3: DMA channel assignments  
Channel  
Function  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Available  
Available (audio)  
Floppy disk (8-bit transfer)  
Available (parallel port)  
Cascade for DMA controller 1  
Available  
Available  
Available  
* Audio DMA select 1, 3, or 5  
** Parallel port DMA select 1 (LPT2) or 3 (LPT1)  
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D.4 Interrupt assignments  
Table D.4: Interrupt assignments  
Interrupt#  
Interrupt source  
IRQ 0  
IRQ 1  
IRQ 2  
IRQ 3  
IRQ 4  
IRQ 5  
IRQ 6  
IRQ 7  
IRQ 8  
IRQ 9  
IRQ 10  
IRQ 11  
IRQ 12  
IRQ 13  
IRQ 14  
IRQ 15  
Interval timer  
Keyboard  
Interrupt from controller 2 (cascade)  
COM2  
COM1  
Unused  
FDD  
LPT1  
RTC  
Reserved (audio)  
Unused  
Reserved for watchdog timer  
PS/2 mouse  
INT from co-processor  
Primary IDE  
Secondary IDE for CFC  
* Ethernet interface IRQ select: 9, 11, 15  
* PNP audio IRQ select: 9, 11, 15  
* PNP USB IRQ select: 9, 11, 15  
* PNP ACPI IRQ select: 9, 11, 15  
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