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ECM-LX800 Series
3.5" AMD LX800 @0.9W Micro Module
User's Manual
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Ed – 30 March 2007
Part No. E2047351501R

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  • Page 1 ECM-LX800 Series 3.5” AMD LX800 @0.9W Micro Module User’s Manual Ed – 30 March 2007 Part No. E2047351501R...
  • Page 2 For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2007 Aualue Technology Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
  • Page 3 Aualue has come to be known. Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Aualue’s customer services. To ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.
  • Page 4 Our dealers are well trained and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your Aualue’s products. In fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.
  • Page 5 If any of Aualue’s products is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time, and freight.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ECM-LX800 Contents Getting Started......................10 Safety Precautions ....................10 Packing List......................10 Document Amendment History ................11 Manual Objectives....................12 System Specifications .....................13 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram ..............15 Hardware Configuration...................16 Product Overview....................17 Installation Procedure .....................18 2.2.1 Main Memory..........................19 Jumper and Connector List ..................21 Setting Jumpers & Connectors ................23 2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT)........................
  • Page 7 User’s Manual 2.4.24 Auxiliary Power Connector (PWRAUX) ..................39 2.4.25 VGA Connector (VGA)....................... 40 2.4.1 Jumper and Connector Layout....................... 41 2.4.2 Jumper and Connector List ......................41 2.4.3 Setting Jumper and Connector ...................... 42 BIOS Setup........................43 Starting Setup ......................44 Using Setup ......................45 Getting Help ......................46 In Case of Problems....................46 Main Menu ......................47...
  • Page 8 ECM-LX800 Appendix B: AWARD BIOS POST Messages ..............86 Overview..........................87 Post Beep ..........................87 Error Messages .........................87 CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED ......................87 CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR ......................87 DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER ..........87 DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP..........87 DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY..................

  • Page 9: Ecm-Lx800 User's Manual

    User’s Manual Manufacturing POST loop......................91 BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted................. 91 Memory test fail..........................91 POST Codes ..........................92 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 9...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    ECM-LX800 1. Getting Started 1.1 Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges.

  • Page 11: Document Amendment History

    User’s Manual 1.3 Document Amendment History Revision Date Comment Jan., 2007 Lingo Tsai Initial Release Mar., 2007 Lingo Tsai -Update cable kits and add AUX-001 -Add JVR connector -Add Hard Disk Boot Priority table ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 11...

  • Page 12: Manual Objectives

    We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface with ECM-LX800 series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident, you contact your supplier for guidance.

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    User’s Manual 1.5 System Specifications System Onboard AMD Geode LX800 @ 0.9 W 500 MHz Note: Available in different CPU speeds by request Award 512 KB Flash BIOS BIOS AMD Geode LX 800/CS5536 System Chipset Winbond W83627HG-AW I/O Chip One 200-pin SODIMM socket supports up to 1GB DDR 333/400 SDRAM System Memory One CompactFlash Type I/II socket Reset: 1 sec.~255 min.
  • Page 14 ECM-LX800 Mechanical & Environmental +5 V @ 1.97 A, +12 V @ 0.10 A (with AMD Geode LX800 0.9W 500 GHz Power Requirement & 1 GB DDR333 SDRAM) AT/ATX Power Type 0~60 C (32~140 Operation Temperature 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Operating Humidity 5.7"...

  • Page 15: Architecture Overview-Block Diagram

    User’s Manual 1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of ECM-LX800. The following sections provide detail information about the functions provided onboard. ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 15...

  • Page 16: Hardware Configuration

    ECM-LX800 2. Hardware Configuration 16 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Product Overview

    User’s Manual 2.1 Product Overview ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 17...

  • Page 18: Installation Procedure

    ECM-LX800 2.2 Installation Procedure This chapter explains you the instructions of how to setup your system. 1. Turn off the power supply. 2. Insert the DIMM module (be careful with the orientation). 3. Insert all external cables for hard disk, floppy, keyboard, mouse, USB etc. except for flat panel.

  • Page 19: Main Memory

    User’s Manual 2.2.1 Main Memory ECM-LX800 provides one 200-pin SODIMM sockets to support DDR SDRAM. The total maximum memory size is 1GB. SODIM1 (Rear side) Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the board and the components.
  • Page 20 ECM-LX800 • Locate the DIMM socket on the board. • Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully. Keep away of touching its connectors. • Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot. • Firmly press the modules into the socket automatically snaps into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fit in one direction.

  • Page 21: Jumper And Connector List

    User’s Manual 2.3 Jumper and Connector List You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. 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.
  • Page 22 ECM-LX800 Connectors Label Function Note Serial port 1 connector D-sub 9-pin, male COM1 CompactFlash card connector Type I/II x 1 CF Card Primary IDE connector 22 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm Audio connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm JAUDIO LCD inverter connector 5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.0mm JBKL...

  • Page 23: Setting Jumpers & Connectors

    User’s Manual 2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors 2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT) Protect* Clear CMOS * Default 2.4.2 COM1－Ring, +5V, +12V power select(JRI1) Ring* +12V * Default ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 23...

  • Page 24: Com2－Ring, +5V, +12V Power Select(Jri2)

    ECM-LX800 2.4.3 COM2－Ring, +5V, +12V power select(JRI2) ECM-LX800A ECM-LX800B Ring, +5V, +12V RS232,422,485 power select select Ring* RS232* * Default * Default RS422 RS485 +12V 2.4.4 CPU frequency & Memory frequency & AT/ATX select (SW1) LX800@0.9W CPU 500/ Memory 400 CPU 500/ Memory 333 * * Default 24 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 User’s Manual CPU 433/ Memory 333 +ATX +AT* CPU 433/ Memory 266 Note: Please see the PWR2 section for further setting if AT power is selected. Unit: MHz ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 25...

  • Page 26: Serial Port 1 Connecotr (Com1)

    ECM-LX800 2.4.5 Serial Port 1 Connecotr (COM1) Signal PIN PIN Signal 26 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Primary Ide Connector (Ide)

    User’s Manual 2.4.6 Primary IDE Connector (IDE) Signal Signal RESET# PDD7 PDD8 PDD6 PDD9 PDD5 PDD10 PDD4 PDD11 PDD3 PDD12 PDD2 PDD13 PDD1 PDD14 PDD0 PDD15 PDREQ PDIOW# PDIOR# PIORDY PDDACK# IRQ14 PDA1 PDA0 PDA2 PDCS1# PDCS3# IDEACTP# ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 27...

  • Page 28: Audio Connector (Jaudio)

    ECM-LX800 2.4.7 Audio Connector (JAUDIO) Signal Signal MIC-REF MIC-IN LIN_L LIN_R LINEOUT _L LINEOUT _R 2.4.8 LCD inverter connector (JBKL) Signal +12V ENBKL 28 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Cd-Rom Audio Input Connector (Jcdin)

    User’s Manual Note: For inverters with adjustable Backlight function, it is possible to control the LCD brightness through the VR signal controlled by JVR. Please see the JVR section for detailed circuitry information. 2.4.8.1 Signal Description – LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) Signal Signal Description Vadj = 0.75V ~ 4.25V (Recommended: 4.7KΩ, >1/16W)

  • Page 30: Serial Port 2 Connector In Rs-232 Mode (Jcom2)

    ECM-LX800 2.4.10 Serial port 2 connector in RS-232 Mode (JCOM2) Signal Signal 2.4.11 Serial port 2 connector in RS-422 Mode (JCOM2) Signal Signal TxD- RxD+ TxD+ RxD- 30 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Serial Port 2 Connector In Rs-485 Mode (Jcom2)

    User’s Manual 2.4.12 Serial port 2 connector in RS-485 Mode (JCOM2) Signal Signal DATA- DATA+ 2.4.13 Serial port 3, 4 connector (JCOM3, JCOM4) Signal Signal ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 31...

  • Page 32: General Purpose I/O Connector (Jdio)

    ECM-LX800 2.4.14 General purpose I/O connector (JDIO) Signal Signal GPO20 GPI10 GPO21 GPI11 GPO22 GPI12 GPO23 GPI13 GPO24 GPI14 GPO25 GPI15 GPO26 GPI16 GPO27 GPI17 SMB_CLK SMB_DATA 2.4.15 IrDA Connector (JIR) Signal IRRX IRTX 32 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Lvds Connector (Jlvds)

    User’s Manual 2.4.16 LVDS Connector (JLVDS) Signal Signal +3.3V +3.3V C_DAT C_CLK Txout0 Txout1 Txout0# Txout1# Txout2 Txout3 Txout2# Txout3# Txclk Txclk# +12V +12V 2.4.16.1 Signal Description – LVDS Connector (JLVDS) Signal Description C interface for panel parameter EEPROM. This EERPOM is mounted on the C_DAT, I C_CLK LVDS receiver.

  • Page 34: Power Button Connector (Jpwrbtn)

    ECM-LX800 2.4.17 Power Button Connector (JPWRBTN) Signal GND PWR_BTN 34 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Tft Panel Connector (Jtft)

    User’s Manual 2.4.18 TFT Panel Connector (JTFT) Signal Signal +3.3V +3.3V SHFCLK ENBKL ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 35...
  • Page 36 ECM-LX800 2.4.18.1 Signal Description – TFT Panel Connector (JTFT) Signal Description P [0:23] Flat panel data output for 18/24 bit TFT flat panels. Refer to table below for configurations for various panel types. The flat panel data and control outputs are all on-board controlled for secure power-on/off sequencing SHFCLK Shift Clock.

  • Page 37: Usb Connector 0 & 1 (Jusb1)

    User’s Manual 2.4.19 USB Connector 0 & 1 (JUSB1) Signal Signal 2.4.20 USB Connector 2 & 3 (JUSB2) Signal Signal ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 37...

  • Page 38: Lcd Backlight Brightness Adjustment Connector (Jvr)

    ECM-LX800 2.4.21 LCD Backlight Brightness Adjustment Connector (JVR) Signal ENBKL 2.4.22 Power Connector (PWR1) Signal +12V 38 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Atx Power Connector (Pwr2)

    User’s Manual 2.4.23 ATX Power Connector (PWR2) Signal PSON +5VSB Note: Please use 2-3 pin for AT power. 2.4.24 Auxiliary Power Connector (PWRAUX) Signal Signal -12V ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 39...

  • Page 40: Vga Connector (Vga)

    ECM-LX800 2.4.25 VGA Connector (VGA) Signal Signal GREEN BLUE HSYNC VSYNC 40 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Jumper And Connector Layout

    User’s Manual 2.4.1 Jumper and Connector Layout 2.4.2 Jumper and Connector List Jumpers Label Function Note Line out / Speaker out select (The speaker 1-3, 2-4 Speaker out out function is only available in combine 3-5, 4-6 Line out (Default) used of main board) Connectors Label...

  • Page 42: Setting Jumper And Connector

    ECM-LX800 2.4.3 Setting Jumper and Connector Line out / Speaker out Select (JP6) 2.54mm USB 1.1/2.0 Connector 1 (JP1) Line Out* Signal PIN PIN Signal Speaker Out Wrong USB cable Note: configuration with your USB devices might cause your USB devices damaged.

  • Page 43: Bios Setup

    User’s Manual 3. BIOS Setup ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 43...

  • Page 44: Starting Setup

    ECM-LX800 3.1 Starting Setup The AwardBIOS™ is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. The BIOS reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it. When it finishes, the BIOS will seek an operating system on one of the disks and then launch and turn control over to the operating system.

  • Page 45: Using Setup

    User’s Manual 3.2 Using Setup In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use the PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press <F1> for help and press <Esc> to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program using the keyboard.

  • Page 46: Getting Help

    ECM-LX800 • To Display a Sub Menu Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press <Enter>. A “ ” pointer marks all sub menus. 3.3 Getting Help Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.

  • Page 47: Main Menu

    Note: The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the Aualue website (www.avalue.com.tw) download the latest product and BIOS information. ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 47...

  • Page 48: Standard Cmos Features

    ECM-LX800 3.5.1 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into few categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item. 3.5.1.1 Main Menu Selection This reference table shows the selections that you may make on the Main Menu.
  • Page 49 User’s Manual 3.5.1.2 IDE Adapter Setup The IDE adapters control the hard disk drive. Use a separate sub menu to configure each hard disk drive. The below Figure will shows the IDE primary master sub menu. Item Options Description Press Enter to auto-detect the HDD on this channel.

  • Page 50: Advanced Bios Features

    ECM-LX800 3.5.2 Advanced BIOS Features This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have the opportunity to select the system’s default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation, shadowing and security. 3.5.2.1 Hard Disk Boot Priority This item allows you to set the boot priority of the hard drives installed in the system. Item Description Pri./Sec.
  • Page 51 User’s Manual Item Description Enabled Enable cache Disabled Disable cache 3.5.2.4 Quick Power On Self Test This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power up the computer. If it is set to Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. Item Description Enabled...
  • Page 52 ECM-LX800 Disabled Disable typematic rate/delay setting 3.5.2.11 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Select “Enabled” of Typematic Rate then set the rate at which a character keeps repeating while holding down a key. The choices: 6,8,10,12,15,20,24,30 3.5.2.12 Typematic Delay (Msec) Select “Enabled” of Typematic Rate then set the length of delay before keying strokes to repeat.

  • Page 53: Advanced Chipset Features

    User’s Manual 3.5.3 Advanced Chipset Features This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and the external cache. It also coordinates communications between the conventional ISA bus and the PCI bus.
  • Page 54 ECM-LX800 3.5.3.3 CAS Latency It’s the time, in number of clock cycles, elapses after the memory controller sends a request to read a memory location and before the data is sent to the module’s output pins. The choices: Auto, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 3.5.3.4 Video Memory Size This item allows to select video memory size.

  • Page 55: Integrated Peripherals

    User’s Manual Free running panel data. Free running Latch Pulse is the line pulse or latch LP Active Period Active only pulse for the flat panel data. This item allow to select the LVDS LVDS Format 18 Bits, 24 Bits format.

  • Page 56: It8888 Isa Decode Io

    ECM-LX800 Mode 4 mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each device. Ultra DMA implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive supports it and the operating environment includes a DMA driver IDE Primary Master UDMA Auto (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus IDE Primary Slave UDMA Disabled...
  • Page 57 User’s Manual Fast/Medium/Slow/Subtractive DEVSEL# (Device Select) timing speed. ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 57...
  • Page 58 ECM-LX800 Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Item Options Description Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, multiple section read/write. If the IDE hard drive supports block Enabled IDE HDD Block Mode mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for Disabled automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can...

  • Page 59: Power Management Setup

    User’s Manual IRQ5 Serial Port 3 Use IRQ IRQ7 This determines the IRQ in which the third and Serial Port4 Use IRQ IRQ10 fourth serial ports can use. IRQ11 3.5.7 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.
  • Page 60 ECM-LX800 3.5.7.5 Power On By Alarm This determines whether to set the time the system boot up. When this function is enabled, you need to set the time (hh:mm:ss) to wake up your system. The choices: Disabled, Enabled. 3.5.7.6 IRQ Wakeup Events The VGA, LPT &...

  • Page 61: Pnp / Pci Configuration

    User’s Manual 3.5.8 PnP / PCI Configuration This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.

  • Page 62: Pc Health Status

    ECM-LX800 this field to “manual” choose specific resources by going into each of the sub menu that follows this field (a sub menu is preceded by a “ ”). The choices: Auto(ESCD), Manual. 3.5.8.5 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop This item allows you to decide if your graphics card should allow VGA palete snooping by a fixed function display card.

  • Page 63: Load Optimized Defaults

    User’s Manual 3.5.11 Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their needs. Press <Y>...

  • Page 64: Set Supervisor / User Password

    ECM-LX800 3.5.12 Set Supervisor / User Password You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. Supervisor Password: able to enter/change the options of setup menus. User Password: able to enter but no right to change the options of setup menus. 64 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...
  • Page 65 User’s Manual Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc>...

  • Page 66: Save & Exit Setup

    ECM-LX800 PASSWORD DISABLED. When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration. Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require the BIOS to request a password every time your system is rebooted.

  • Page 67: Exit Without Save

    User’s Manual 3.5.14 Exit Without Save Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup, and the system is restarted after exiting. ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 67...

  • Page 68: Drivers Installation

    ECM-LX800 4 Drivers Installation Note: Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen. 68 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Install Audio Driver (For Amd Gx3)

    User’s Manual 4.1 Install Audio Driver (For AMD GX3) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Evalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Audio\AMD\GX3.
  • Page 70 ECM-LX800 Step6. Click Continue Anyway to run the installation. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. 70 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Install Chipset Driver (For Amd Gx3)

    User’s Manual 4.2 Install Chipset Driver (For AMD GX3) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Evalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Chipset\AMD\GX3.
  • Page 72 ECM-LX800 Step6. The setup will install automatically. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. 72 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Install Pci To Isa Bridge Driver (For Ite It8888)

    User’s Manual 4.3 Install PCI to ISA Bridge Driver (For ITE IT8888) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Evalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Chipset\AMD\GX3\PCI to ISA Bridge.
  • Page 74 ECM-LX800 Step6. The setup will install automatically. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. 74 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Install Display Driver (For Amd Gx3)

    User’s Manual 4.4 Install Display Driver (For AMD GX3) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Evalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Video\AMD\GX3.
  • Page 76 ECM-LX800 Step6. Click Continue Anyway to run the installation. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. 76 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek Rtl810X, Rtl813X Family)

    4.5 Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek RTL810x, RTL813x Family) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Aualue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Network\Realtek\ RTL810x_813X Family.

  • Page 78: Mechanical Drawing

    ECM-LX800 5 Mechanical Drawing 78 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...
  • Page 79 User’s Manual ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 79...

  • Page 80: Appendix A: Chipset Introduction

    ECM-LX800 Appendix A: Chipset Introduction AMD LX800 & CS5536 Realtek ALC203 Audio Codec Realtek RTL8101L Ethernet Controller ITE IT8888 PCI to ISA Bridge Compact Flash Interface 80 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Amd Lx800 & Cs5536

    User’s Manual — AMD LX800 & CS5536 The AMD Geode™ LX 800@0.9W processor brings x86 power and versatility to applications for entertainment, business, education, and embedded markets. The AMD Geode LX processors’ integrated, innovative architecture delivers the most performance per watt available in the industry today, and can lead to longer battery life and enable small form-factor designs.
  • Page 82 ECM-LX800 GeodeLink Memory Controller • Graphics Processor • Display Controller • Video Processor • Video Input Port • GeodeLink PCI Bridge • Security Block • The AMD Geode™ CS5536 companion device works with both AMD Geode™ LX and AMD Geode™ GX processor families to create today's leading high-performance, low-power x86 solution for embedded applications, ranging from thin clients and digital set-top boxes to single-board computers and Personal Access Devices (PADs).

  • Page 83: Realtek Alc203 Audio Codec

    User’s Manual — Realtek ALC203 Audio Codec The ALC203 is a 20-bit DAC and 18-bit ADC full-duplex AC'97 2.3 compatible stereo audio CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems, including host/soft audio, and AMR/CNR based designs. The ALC203 incorporates proprietary converter technology to achieve a high SNR (greater than 100 dB), sensing logics for device reporting, and a Universal Audio Jack®...

  • Page 84: Ite It8888 Pci To Isa Bridge

    ECM-LX800 PCI Vital Product Data (VPD) is also supported to provide the information that uniquely identifies hardware (i.e., the OEM brand name of RTL8101L LAN card). The information may consist of part number, serial number, and other detailed information. To provide cost down support, the RTL8101L is capable of using a 25MHz crystal or OSC as its internal clock source.
  • Page 85 User’s Manual The Compact Flash storage card is O/S independent, thus offering an optimal solution for embedded systems operating in non-standard computing environments. The Compact Flash storage card is IDE compatible and offers various capacities. ECM-LX800 User’s Manual 85...

  • Page 86: Appendix B: Award Bios Post Messages

    ECM-LX800 Appendix B: AWARD BIOS POST Messages 86 ECM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Overview

    User’s Manual Overview During the Power On Self-Test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error requiring you to do something to fix, it will either sound a beep code or display a message. If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by: PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE OR PRESS DEL TO ENTER SETUP Post Beep Currently there are two kinds of beep codes in BIOS.

  • Page 88: Display Switch Is Set Incorrectly

    ECM-LX800 DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY Display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, and then either turn off the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection.

  • Page 89: Invalid Eisa Configuration Please Run Eisa Configuration Utility

    User’s Manual 12. Invalid EISA Configuration PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY The non-volatile memory containing EISA configuration information was programmed incorrectly or has become corrupt. Re-run EISA configuration utility to correctly program the memory. Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.

  • Page 90: Press A Key To Reboot

    ECM-LX800 20. PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT This will be displayed at the bottom screen when an error occurs that requires you to reboot. Press any key and the system will reboot. 21. PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI, F2 TO REBOOT When BIOS detects a Non-maskable Interrupt condition during boot, this will allow you to disable the NMI and continue to boot, or you can reboot the system with the NMI enabled.

  • Page 91: Wrong Board In Slot Please Run Eisa Configuration Utility

    User’s Manual 27. Wrong Board In Slot PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY The board ID does not match the ID stored in the EISA non-volatile memory. Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.

  • Page 92: Post Codes

    ECM-LX800 40. POST Codes Please take reference to Phoenix-Award website for the latest post codes. http://www.phoenix.com/NR/rdonlyres/0835996A-6694-4F6D-8243-1030EE040D92/0/post code.pdf 40.1 Normal POST Code EISA POST codes are typically output to port address 300h. ISA POST codes are output to Note: port address 80h. Code (hex) Name Description...
  • Page 93 User’s Manual Code (hex) Name Description Early Superio Init Early Initialized the super IO Reserved Blank video Reset Video controller Reserved Init KBC Keyboard controller init KB test Test the Keyboard Reserved Mouse Init Initialized the mouse Onboard Audio init Onboard audio controller initialize if exist Reserved Reserved...
  • Page 94 ECM-LX800 Code (hex) Name Description Reserved Reserved KBC final Init Final Initial KBC and setup BIOS data area Reserved Initialize Video Interface Read CMOS location 14h to find out type of video in use. Detect and Initialize Video Adapter. Reserved Reserved Reserved Video memory test...
  • Page 95 User’s Manual Code (hex) Name Description Test Stuck 8259's Turn off interrupts then verify no interrupt mask register is on. Interrupt Bits Test 8259 Interrupt Force an interrupt and verify the interrupt occurred. Functionality Reserved Reserved Reserved Set EISA Mode If EISA non-volatile memory checksum is good, execute EISA initialization.
  • Page 96 ECM-LX800 Code (hex) Name Description Reserved Reserved Setup enable Display setup message and enable setup functions Reserved Reserved Initialize & Install Detect if mouse is present, initialize mouse, install interrupt Mouse vectors. Reserved PS2 Mouse special Special treatment to PS2 Mouse port Reserved ACPI init ACPI sub-system initializing...
  • Page 97 User’s Manual Code (hex) Name Description Reserved Reserved POST error check Check POST error and display them and ask for user intervention Reserved Reserved Security Check Ask password security (optional). Write CMOS Write all CMOS values back to RAM and clear screen. Pre-boot Enable Enable parity checker.
  • Page 98 ECM-LX800 40.2 Quick POST Codes Code (hex) Name Description Init onboard device Early Initialized the super IO. Reset Video controller. Keyboard controller init Test the Keyboard Initialized the mouse Onboard audio controller initialize if exist. Check the intergraty of the ROM, BIOS and message Check Flash type and copy flash write/erase routines to 0F000h segments Check Cmos Circuitry and reset CMOS Program the chipset registers with CMOS values Init onboard...
  • Page 99 User’s Manual Code (hex) Name Description Install FDD Enter setup check and auto11 configuration check up Initialize floppy disk drive controller and any drives. Install FDD and setup BIOS data area parameters Install FDD Initialize hard drive controller and any drives. IDE device detection and install Initialize any serial and parallel ports (also game port).
  • Page 100 ECM-LX800 40.3 S4 POST Codes Code (hex) Name Description Early Chipset Init Early Initialized the super IO. Reset Video controller. Keyboard controller init. Test the Keyboard Initilized the mouse Cmos Check Check Cmos Circuitry and reset CMOS Chipset default Prog Program the chipset registers with CMOS values.
  • Page 101 User’s Manual 40.4 BootBlock POST Codes Code (hex) Name Description Base memory test Clear base memory area (0000:0000--9000:ffffh) KB init Initialized KBC Install interrupt vectors Install int. vector (0-77), and initialized 00-1fh to their proper place Init Video Video initializing Init FDD Scan floppy and media capacity for onboard superIO Boot...

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