CoreModule (PC/104 Single Board Computer) Reference Manual P/N 50-1Z006-1010...
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CoreModule and the Ampro logo are registered trademarks, and ADLINK, Little Board, LittleBoard, MightyBoard, MightySystem, MilSystem, MiniModule, ReadyBoard, ReadyPanel, ReadySystem, and RuffSystem are trademarks of ADLINK Technology, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective companies. REVISION HISTORY...
For latest revision of the PC/104 specifications, contact the PC/104 Consortium, at: Web site: http://www.pc104.org Major Integrated Circuit (Chip) Specifications The following chip specifications are used in the CoreModule 430 processor module: • DMP Electronics Inc. and the Vortex 86SX/DX CPU Web site: http://www.vortex86sx.com/...
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Chapter 1 About This Manual Reference Manual CoreModule 430...
• Analog or digital I/O interfaces PC/104 expansion modules can be stacked with the CoreModule 430 avoiding the need for card cages and backplanes. The PC/104 expansion modules can be mounted directly to the PC/104 bus connector of the CoreModule 430. PC/104-compliant modules can be stacked with an inter-board spacing of ~0.66" (16.7 mm) so that a 3-module system fits in a 3.6"...
These enhancements ensure fail-safe embedded system operation, such as a watchdog timer. The CoreModule 430 is designed to meet the size, power consumption, temperature range, quality, and reliability demands of embedded applications. The CoreModule 430 requires a single +5V power source.
Chapter 2 Product Overview Major Components (ICs) Table 2-1 describes the major integrated circuits (ICs) on the CoreModule 430, and Figure 2-3 shows the locations of the major ICs on the board. Table 2-1. Major Components (Chips) Descriptions and Functions Chip Type Mfg.
U14 - DDR2 SDRAM - Video Memory Figure 2-3. Component Locations (Top Side) NOTE Pin 1 is shown as a black pin (square or round) on vertical headers or connectors in all illustrations. Black dots on right-angle headers or connectors indicate pin CoreModule 430 Reference Manual...
11 is directly across from pin 1, is noted in this way: 20-pin, 2 rows, consecutive (1, 11). The second number in the parenthesis is always directly across from pin 1. See Figure 2-4. 20-pin, two rows, 20-pin, two rows, Odd/Even, (1, 2) Consecutive, (1, 11) Figure 2-4. Connector Pin Identifications Reference Manual CoreModule 430...
10.99mm (0.43") (PC/104 connector) on the See Note on page upper board surface. This does not include the heatsink. Width 90.2mm (3.6") Length 95.9mm (3.8") Mechanical Specifications 3.775 3.575 0.200 Figure 2-6. Mechanical Dimensions (Top Side) Reference Manual CoreModule 430...
Thermal/Cooling Requirements The CPU is the primary source of heat on the board. The 800 MHz version of the CoreModule 430 CPU is designed to operate at its maximum speed and requires a heatsink (provided). The 300 MHz version of the CoreModule 430 CPU does not require a heatsink.
• SPI Flash System Memory The CoreModule 430 provides two 16-bit, DDR2 memory chips of up to 128MB each for a total of up to 256MB of system memory soldered to the module and operating at 166MHz. Video Memory The CoreModule 430 provides one 16-bit, DDR2 memory chip of 32MB of video memory soldered to the module and operating at 166MHz.
Reserved for Extended BIOS 000E0000h 000EFFFFh Extended System BIOS Area 000F0000h 000FFFFFh System BIOS Area (Storage and RAM Shadowing) 00100000h Top of Main DRAM Range DRAM FFFC0000h FFFFFFFFh System Flash [for SX processor] FFE00000h [for DX processor] CoreModule 430 Reference Manual...
BIOS Plug and Play logic. Local IRQs assigned during initialization can not be used by external devices. Table 3-3. DMA Map DMA # 0-1, 5, 6, 7 Direct Memory Access LPT 1, only in ECP mode (configurable) DMA 1 cascade Reference Manual CoreModule 430...
Serial Port 3 (COM3) (base configuration @ 3F8h/2F8h/3E8h/2E8h/10) 03F6 IDE 0 (see 1F0) 03F8-03FF Serial Port 1 (COM1) (base configuration @ 3F8h/2F8h/3E8h/2E8h/10) 0778-077A LPT 1 (only in EPP modes, with default base address) 0CF8 PCI Configuration Address 0CFC-0CFF PCI Configuration Data CoreModule 430 Reference Manual...
Select – This is a status output signal from the printer. A High State indicates it is selected and powered on. Key/NC Key Pin/Not Connected Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground. The * symbol indicates the signal is Active Low. Reference Manual CoreModule 430...
Hardware Serial Interface The Vortex CPU contains the circuitry for all four serial ports. The CoreModule 430 provides serial ports 1 and 2 through transceivers U7 and U9 (headers J3 and J9), serial port 3 through transceiver U4 (header J14) and serial port 4 through transceiver U5 (header J13).
Receive Data – Serial port receive data input is typically held at a logic 1 (mark) when no data is being transmitted, and is held “Off” for a brief interval after an “On” to “Off” transition on the RTS line to allow the transmission to complete. Reference Manual CoreModule 430...
Note: The shaded table cell denotes ground. The * symbol indicates the signal is Active Low. USB Interface The CoreModule 430 contains one root USB (Universal Serial Bus) hub and two functional USB ports. The Vortex CPU provides the USB function including the following features: •...
Center Tap – Connected through two 75 ohm resistors in series to center tap of isolation transformer and then to ground through common 1k PF capacitor. NOTE The magnetics (isolation transformer, U12) for the Ethernet connector is included on the CoreModule 430. CoreModule 430 Reference Manual...
Panel Data 2 – These pins (0 to 23) provides digital pixel data output signals. Panel Data 3 – Refer to pin 9, FP2, for more information. Panel Data 4 – Refer to pin 9, FP2, for more information. Reference Manual CoreModule 430...
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AGNDB Analog Ground for Blue BLUE Blue – This pin provides the Blue analog output to the CRT. Note: The shaded table cells denote power or ground. The * symbol indicates the signal is Active Low. CoreModule 430 Reference Manual...
Miscellaneous Real Time Clock (RTC) The CoreModule 430 contains a Real Time (time of day) Clock (RTC), which can be backed up with an external cell battery. The CoreModule 430 will function without a battery in those environments which prohibit batteries. The CoreModule 430 will also continue to operate after the battery life has been exceeded.
Hardware User GPIO Interface The CoreModule 430 provides GPIO pins for customer use, and the signals are routed to header J8. An example of how to use the GPIO pins resides in the Miscellaneous Source Code Examples on the CoreModule 430 Support Software QuickDrive.
PC with communications software. The BIOS Setup Utility controls the remote access settings on the CoreModule 430. Refer to Chapter 4, BIOS Setup for the settings of the remote access option, the serial terminal, or PC with communications software and the connection procedure.
Hardware Power Interface The CoreModule 430 requires one +5 volt DC power source. If the +5VDC power drops below ~4.65V, a low voltage reset is triggered, resetting the system. The power input header (J7) supplies the following voltages and ground directly to the module: •...
This section describes how to enable the Remote Access in VGA mode and enter the BIOS setup through a serial terminal or PC. Turn on the power supply to the CoreModule 430 and enter the BIOS Setup Utility in VGA mode. Set the BIOS feature Remote Access Configuration to [Enable] under the Advanced menu.
OEM Logo Utility The CoreModule 430 BIOS supports a graphical logo utility, which can be customized by the user and displayed when enabled through the BIOS Setup Utility. The graphical image can be a company logo or any custom image the user wants to display during the boot process. The custom image can be displayed as the first image displayed on screen during the boot process and remain there, depending on the options selected in BIOS Setup, while the OS boots.
BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Screens This section provides illustrations of the seven main setup screens in the CoreModule 430 BIOS Setup Utility. Below each illustration is a bullet list of the screen’s submenus and setting selections. The setting selections are presented in brackets after each submenu or menu item and the optimal default settings are presented in bold.
If the password is not confirmed when you re-type it, an error message will appear. The password is stored in NVRAM if you have successfully entered the password. • Boot Sector Virus Protection – [Disabled; Enabled] CoreModule 430 Reference Manual...
Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit x02.xx (C) Copyright 1985-20xx, American Megatrends, Inc. Figure 4-7. BIOS Exit Setup Screen CoreModule 430 Reference Manual...
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The < F7 > key can be used for this operation. Load Optimal Defaults The < F9 > key can be used for this operation. Load Failsafe Defaults The < F8 > key can be used for this operation. Reference Manual CoreModule 430...
Appendix A Technical Support ADLINK Technology, Inc. provides a number of methods for contacting Technical Support listed in the Table A-1 below. Requests for support through the Ask an Expert are given the highest priority, and usually will be addressed within one working day.
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