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- Page 1 Hardware Reference Manual REV. 7/13/2017 (VL-EPM-19) DMP Vortex86DX2 SoC-based SBC with dual Ethernet, Video, USB, SATA, Counter/Timers, Mini PCIe, microSD, GPIO, SPX, and PC/104-Plus Interface...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2015-2017 VersaLogic Corp. All rights reserved. Notice: Although every effort has been made to ensure this document is error-free, VersaLogic makes no representations or warranties with respect to this product and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
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Page 3: Technical Support
The VersaTech KnowledgeBase is an invaluable resource for resolving technical issues with your VersaLogic product. VersaTech KnowledgeBase If you have additional questions, contact VersaLogic Technical Support at (503) 747-2261. VersaLogic support engineers are also available via e-mail at Support@VersaLogic.com. EPAIR... -
Page 4: Rohs Compliance
(PBDE) flame retardants, in certain electrical and electronic products sold in the European Union (EU) beginning July 1, 2006. VersaLogic Corporation is committed to supporting customers with high-quality products and services meeting the European Union’s RoHS directive. - Page 5 OUNTING UPPORT The single board computer must be supported at all four mounting points to prevent excessive flexing when expansion modules are attached and removed. Flex damage caused by excessive force on an improperly mounted circuit board is not covered under the product warranty. See page 5 for more details.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ........................1 Description .......................... 1 Technical Specifications ..................... 3 EPM-19 Block Diagram ..................... 4 Dimensions and Mounting ....................5 Hardware Assembly ....................5 Related Documents ......................6 Configuration and Setup ....................7 Initial Configuration ......................7 Basic Setup ......................... 7 Jumper Blocks ........................ - Page 7 Off-Board Ethernet Status LEDs ................. 44 Expansion Interfaces ....................45 SPX™ Expansion Bus ...................... 45 Cabling ......................... 46 VersaLogic SPX Expansion Modules ..............46 PC/104 Expansion Bus ..................... 46 PC/104-Plus PCI Expansion Interface ..............47 System Resources and Maps ..................48 CBR-4005B Paddleboard ....................
- Page 8 Contents Appendix A – References..........Error! Bookmark not defined. Figures Figure 1. Attaching the EPM-19 to Earth Ground ............. v Figure 2. VL- EPM-19 Fox Single Board Computer (Top Side) ........1 Figure 3. VL- EPM-19 Fox Single Board Computer (Bottom Side) ......... 2 Figure 4.
- Page 9 Contents Table 5: Expansion Current Limits ................... 16 Table 6: Battery Saver Jumper Truth Table ..............18 Table 7: No Battery Mode Jumper Truth Table ..............19 Table 8: PCIe Mini Card / mSATA Pinout ............... 25 Table 9: Primary Boot Device Truth Table ............... 27 Table 10: PCIe Mini Card LED States ................
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Page 10: Introduction
Introduction Description The EPM-19 is a feature-packed single board computer designed for OEM control projects requiring fast processing, with two memory density options and designed-in reliability and longevity (product lifespan). Figure 2 shows the connectors and major components on the top side of the board. Figure 3 shows the connectors and major components on the bottom side of the board. -
Page 11: Figure 3. Vl- Epm-19 Fox Single Board Computer (Bottom Side)
Introduction Item Description microSD socket LVDS connector DRAM devices Figure 3. VL- EPM-19 Fox Single Board Computer (Bottom Side) EPM-19 boards are subjected to 100% functional testing and are backed by a limited five-year warranty. Careful parts sourcing and US-based technical support ensure the highest possible quality, reliability, service and product longevity for this exceptional SBC. -
Page 12: Technical Specifications
Introduction Technical Specifications Specifications are typical at 25 °C with 5.0V supply, unless otherwise noted. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 1: Technical Specifications for all EPM-19 Configurations Item VL-EPM-19SAK VL-EPM-19SBK VL-EPM-19EAK VL-EPM-19EBK (Standard Temperature) (Extended Temperature) Board size 4.250 inches x 3.775 inches Storage temperature -40 °C to 85 °C... -
Page 13: Epm-19 Block Diagram
Introduction EPM-19 Block Diagram Figure 4. EPM-19 Block Diagram EPM-19 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 14: Dimensions And Mounting
Introduction Dimensions and Mounting The EPM-19 complies with the PC/104 standard which provides for specific mounting hole and PC/104-Plus stack locations as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5. EPM-19 Dimensions and Mounting Holes (Not to scale. All dimensions in inches.) CAUTION: The EPM-19 must be supported at all four mounting points to prevent excessive flexing when expansion modules are attached and removed. -
Page 15: Related Documents
BIOS Setup utility. All BIOS menus, submenus, and configuration options are described. VersaAPI Installation and Reference Guide – describes the shared library of API calls for reading and controlling on-board devices on certain VersaLogic products. Additional documents: http://www.vortex86.com/?p=16 Overview of Vortex86DX2 USB 2.0 Hub and 10/100... -
Page 16: Configuration And Setup
VGA video monitor USB Keyboard USB Mouse SATA hard drive The following VersaLogic cables and accessories are recommended. VGA Video adapter cable (CBR-1204) User I/O cable (CBR-4005) and accompanying paddleboard (CBR-4005B) Power adapter cable (CBR-1008) ... - Page 17 Configuration and Setup 2. Attach Cables and Peripherals Plug the video adapter cable CBR-1204 into connector J8. Attach the video monitor (VGA DB15) interface cable to the video adapter. Connect the CBR-4005B paddleboard to the EPM-19 using a CBR-4005 cable ...
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Page 18: Jumper Blocks
Configuration and Setup Jumper Blocks UMPERS LOCKS IN THE HIPPED ONFIGURATION Figure 6. Jumper Block Locations EPM-19 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 19: Jumper Summary
Configuration and Setup UMPER UMMARY Table 2: Jumper Summary Jumper Description Reference Block COM3 Rx End-point termination • V1 [1-2] Table 15, page 34 In – COM3 End-point termination enabled • Out – COM3 End-point termination disabled (default) COM4 Rx End-point termination •... -
Page 20: Clearing Cmos Ram
Configuration and Setup CMOS RAM LEARING To clear the contents of CMOS RAM and the Real-Time Clock: 1. Power off the EPM-19. 2. Remove the V3 jumper from its default position (connecting pins 1-2) and install it on pins 2-3. Figure 7 shows the location of the V3 jumper block. 3. -
Page 21: Operating System Installation
The operating systems listed on the VersaLogic OS Compatibility Chart use the standard installation procedures provided by the maker of the OS. Special optimized hardware drivers for a particular operating system, or a... -
Page 22: Board Features
The Vortex86DX2 provides the timing control and data size translation for the DMA transfer between memory (ISA or DRAM) and the ISA bus I/O. Also, the DX2 is ISA-compatible with 24-bit addressing. For information on programming the DMA controller, contact Support@VersaLogic.com. ATCHDOG IMERS The watchdog timers use the RTC frequency (32.768 kHz) for a 24-bit counter, providing a time... -
Page 23: Vortex86Dx2 Soc On-Chip Temperature Sensor
Board Features 86DX2 S ORTEX CHIP EMPERATURE ENSOR Contact the factory for information on reading and writing to the thermometer circuits. System RAM The EPM-19 is equipped with 512 MB or 1 GB of 1.8 V DDR2 memory soldered to the board. Table 3: Memory Configurations of EPM-19 Board Models Board Model Installed Memory Size... -
Page 24: Power Delivery
Board Features Power Delivery OWER ONNECTOR Figure 8 shows the location and pin orientation of the main power connector. Figure 8. Location and Pin Orientation of the Main Power Connector CAUTION: To prevent severe and possibly irreparable damage to the system, it is critical that the power connector is wired correctly. -
Page 25: Cabling
Board Features Table 4 lists the pinout for power connector. Table 4: J13 Power Connector Pinout Signal Signal Ground +5 VDC Ground +12 VDC Ground -12 VDC +3.3 VDC +5 VDC Ground +5 VDC Table 5 lists the maximum current available for expansion for the power supply voltages. Table 5: Expansion Current Limits Voltage Maximum Expansion Current... -
Page 26: Vl-Cbr-0203 External Battery Module
Figure 9. Location and Pin Orientation of the External Battery Connector VL-CBR-0203 E XTERNAL ATTERY ODULE The VL-CBR-0203 external battery module is compatible with the EPM-19. For more information, contact Sales@VersaLogic.com Figure 10. VL-CBR-0203 Latching Battery Module EPM-19 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 27: Cabling
Board Features ABLING If your application requires a custom cable, the following information will be useful: 19 Board Connector Mating Connector Molex 501331-0207 Molex 501330-0200 Battery Saver Jumper The EPM-19 includes a “Battery Saver” jumper at location V4. This jumper keeps the Lithium battery from discharging (keeping it disconnected) before the EPM-19 board is in the customer’s hands and ready to be used. -
Page 28: Operating The Board Without A Battery
Board Features PERATING THE OARD WITHOUT A ATTERY The EPM-19 enables you to operate the board without a battery for applications when no battery is required. Using this setting will delay the board’s booting process after power on for approximately 5 seconds. This is an application requirement to give the RTC crystal time to start Table 7: No Battery Mode Jumper Truth Table V2 Jumper Position Condition... -
Page 29: Switches
Board Features Switches UTTON ESET User I/O connector J9 includes an input for a push-button reset switch. Shorting J9, pin 18 to ground causes the EPM-19 to reboot. A reset button is provided on the CBR-4005B paddleboard. See Figure 27 on page 49 for the location of the reset button on the CBR-4005B paddleboard. -
Page 30: Programmable Led
Board Features ROGRAMMABLE User I/O connector J9 includes an output signal for attaching a software controlled LED. Connect the cathode of the LED to J9, pin 16; connect the anode to +5V. An on-board resistor limits the current to 15 mA when the circuit is turned on. A programmable LED is provided on the CBR-4005B paddleboard. -
Page 31: Mass Storage Interfaces
Mass Storage Interfaces SATA The EPM-19 provides a 1.5 Gbit/s SATA port. Power to the SATA drive is usually provided by the ATX power supply. Note that the standard SATA drive power connector is different from the typical 4-pin Molex connector used on IDE drives. Most current ATX power supplies provide SATA connectors, and many SATA drives provide both types of power connectors. -
Page 32: Microsd Socket
Mass Storage Interfaces microSD Socket The EPM 19 includes a microSD socket on the underside of the board. The VL-F41 series of microSD cards provide solid-state storage of 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8 GB. The microSD socket accommodates cards with up to 32 GB of storage capacity. No drivers are needed, as the device interface is abstracted as a standard parallel IDE drive on the master IDE channel. - Page 33 Mass Storage Interfaces If you remove the microSD card at any time and allow the board to boot without the card installed, the boot order setting will be cleared and you will have to set it up again the next time you use a microSD card.
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Page 34: Multi-Purpose I/O
SMBus interface. The socket is compatible with plug-in Wi-Fi modems, GPS receivers, Flash data storage, and other cards for added flexibility. For more information on PCIe Mini Cards offered by VersaLogic, contact Sales@VersaLogic.com To secure a Mini Card or mSATA module to the on-board standoffs, use two M2.5 x 6mm pan head Philips nylon screws. - Page 35 Multi-purpose I/O PCIe Mini Card PCIe Mini Card mSATA mSATA Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Not connected Reserved Not connected REFCLK- Reference clock input – Reserved Not connected Not connected Reserved Not connected REFCLK+ Reference clock input + Reserved Not connected Not connected Reserved...
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Page 36: Msata Activity Led
Multi-purpose I/O SATA A CTIVITY Figure 16 shows the location of the mSATA activity LED. This LED indicates activity on the mSATA interface. Not all mSATA drives provide this disk activity signal. Note that the FPGA register bit for the DEBUG_LED needs to be cleared (set to 0) in order for this signal to reflect the MSATA_DAS signal from the mSATA interface. -
Page 37: Pcie Mini Card Leds
Multi-purpose I/O Two dual-colored PCIe Mini Card LEDs are provided on the EPM-19 at locations D6 and D5. Table 10 lists the states of the LEDs. Figure 17 shows the location of the PCIe Mini Card LEDs. Table 10: PCIe Mini Card LED States Color Status (when lit) Green... -
Page 38: User I/O Connector
Multi-purpose I/O User I/O Connector The 40-pin J9 I/O connector incorporates the signals for the following: Four USB ports Eight GPIO lines (these are functionally muxed with six timer I/O signals per FPGA registers) Three LEDs (two Ethernet link status LEDs and a programmable LED) ... -
Page 39: Cabling
Multi-purpose I/O Table 11 provides the pinout of the user I/O connector. Table 11: J9 I/O Connector Pinout and Pin Orientation Signal Signal +5 V (V5_USB01) USB0_P USB1_P USB0_N USB1_N +5V (V5_USB23) USB2_P USB3_P USB2_N USB3_N +3.3 V SPKR# PLED# No connect RST_BTN# Reserved... -
Page 40: Serial Ports
Serial Ports The EPM-19 includes four on-board 16550-based serial channels located at standard PC I/O addresses. Each COM port can be independently enabled or disabled in BIOS Setup. All four COM ports by default are set to RS-232 mode ... -
Page 41: Serial Port Connector Pinouts
Serial Ports ERIAL ONNECTOR INOUTS Table 12: J7 COM1/COM2 Connector Pinout RS-232 Signal Port RTS1 TXD1# COM1 Vortex86DX2 UART1 CTS1 RXD1# — RTS2 TXD2# COM2 Vortex86DX2 UART9 CTS2 RXD2# — Table 13: J6 COM3/COM4 Connector Pinout RS-232 Signal RS-422/RS-485 Signal Port RTS3 TXD3_P... -
Page 42: Serial Port Assignment
Serial Ports Serial Port Assignment The EPM 19 only supports the use of the Vortex86DX2 Serial Ports 1, 2, 4, and 9, so all other serial ports are disabled and not available in the BIOS Setup Utility. Table 14 lists the recommended settings for the Vortex86DX2 serial ports. -
Page 43: Com3/Com4 Hardware Configuration
Serial Ports COM3/COM4 Hardware Configuration Jumper block V1[1-2] enables the RS-422/485 termination resistor for COM3. Jumper V1[3-4] enables the RS-422/485 termination resistor for COM4. The termination resistor should be enabled for an RS-422 or RS-485 endpoint station; it should be disabled for RS-232 and RS-485 non-endpoint receivers. -
Page 44: Video Interfaces
Video Interfaces An on-board video controller integrated into the Vortex86DX2 SoC provides high performance video output for the EPM-19. ONFIGURATION The EPM-19 uses shared memory architecture. This allows the video controller to use variable amounts of system DRAM — 8 MB, 16 MB (default), 32 MB, or 64 MB — for video RAM. The amount of RAM used for video is set with a BIOS Setup utility option. -
Page 45: Vga Interface
Video Interfaces VGA Interface Figure 21 shows the location and pin orientation of the J8 VGA video output connector. This connector uses IEC 61000-4-2-rated TVS components to help protect against ESD damage Figure 21. VGA Connector Location and Pin Configuration EPM-19 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 46: Cabling
Video Interfaces Table 16 lists the signals of the VGA video output connector. Table 16: J8 VGA Video Output Pinout Signal (Function) DB-15 Pin Ground RED (Red video) Ground GREEN (Green video) Ground BLUE (Blue video) Ground HSYNC (Horizontal sync) Ground VSYNC (Vertical sync) CRT_SCL (DDC data clock line) -
Page 47: Lvds Flat Panel Display Connector
LVDS Flat Panel types. If these options do not match the requirements of the panel you are attempting to use, contact for a custom video BIOS. Support@VersaLogic.com Figure 22 shows the location of the LVDS connector. The 3.3 V power provided to pins 19 and 20 is protected by a 1 A power switch. -
Page 48: Cabling
Ground +3.3V Protected power supply +3.3V Protected power supply ABLING Several LVDS cables are available from VersaLogic: VL-CBR-2015 — 20-inch LVDS/Flat Panel cable, 24-bit (Hirose) VL-CBR-2016— 20-inch LVDS/Flat Panel cable, 18-bit (JAE) VL-CBR-2017 — 20-inch LVDS cable, 24-bit (Hirose) -
Page 49: Bios Settings For Boot Display Devices
Video Interfaces BIOS Settings for Boot Display Devices Table 19: BIOS Settings for Boot Display Devices and Corresponding Resolutions BIOS Setting for Resolution Boot Display Device Determined by VGA display device (when VBIOS VGA connected) or set to 800 x 600 Determined by VGA display device Panel0 640 x 480... -
Page 50: Enabling Synchronous Display Output
Video Interfaces Enabling Synchronous Display Output The BIOS allows for enabling synchronous display outputs. When Synchronous Display is set to Enabled (disabled by default), the same video signal is present on both the J8 VGA (“CRT” per the Graphic Utility) connector as well as the J15 LVDS (“LCD” per the Graphic Utility) connector. -
Page 51: Network Interfaces
Network Interfaces The EPM-19 features two auto-detect 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet ports. ONTROLLER ONFIGURATION The Ethernet controller resident to the Vortex86DX2 SoC can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS Setup utility. The second Ethernet port is implemented through the LAN9512 (USB- based) device. -
Page 52: Cabling
Network Interfaces Table 22 lists the pinout of the Ethernet connector. Table 20: Ethernet Connector Pinout Signal Function Signal Function ETHA_GNDA Ground A ETHA_GNDA Ground A RD0_N –Auto Switch RD0_P +Auto Switch Port 0 Port 0 ETHA_GNDB Ground B ETHA_GNDB Ground B TD0_N –Auto Switch... -
Page 53: On-Board Ethernet Status Leds
Network Interfaces OARD THERNET TATUS Each Ethernet controller has a two-colored (green and orange) LED to provide an indication of the Ethernet status, as follows: LED D3 provides status for Ethernet Port 0 LED D8 provides status for Ethernet Port 1 Figure 25 shows the location of the D3 and D8 LEDs. -
Page 54: Expansion Interfaces
Expansion Interfaces SPX™ Expansion Bus Up to two serial peripheral expansion (SPX) devices can be attached to the EPM-19 at connector J5 using a CBR-1401 or CBR-1402 cable. Figure 26 shows the location and pin orientation of the SPX connector. Figure 26. -
Page 55: Cabling
XPANSION ODULES VersaLogic offers several SPX modules that provide a variety of standard functions, such as analog input, digital I/O, CANbus controller, and others. These are small boards (1.2” x 3.775”) that can mount on the PC/104 and PC/104-Plus stack, using standard PC/104 stand-offs, or up to two feet away from the base board. -
Page 56: Pc/104-Plus Pci Expansion Interface
Expansion Interfaces Table 23: PC/104 ISA I/O, IRQ, and Memory Resources Available ISA I/O Addresses Available ISA IRQs Available ISA Memory Addresses (Note 1) (Note 2) 10 – 1F E0 – FF 24 – 3F 106 – 16F 44 – 47 178 –... -
Page 57: System Resources And Maps
System Resources and Maps Refer to the EPM-19 Programmer’s Reference Manual for the following information: Memory map IRQ map I/O map FPGA register map FPGA register descriptions Programming information for the board’s hardware interfaces. EPM-19 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 58: Cbr-4005B Paddleboard
CBR-4005B Paddleboard CBR-4005B Paddleboard CBR-4005B C ONNECTORS AND NDICATORS Figure 27 shows the locations of the connectors and indicators on the CBR-4005B paddleboard. Figure 27. CBR-4005B Connectors EPM-19 Hardware Reference Manual... -
Page 59: User I/O Connector
CBR-4005B Paddleboard I/O C ONNECTOR Figure 27 shows the location and pin orientation of the user I/O connector. Figure 28. Location and Pin Orientation of the User I/O Connector Table 24: User I/O Connector Pinout Signal Signal +5 V USB1_P USB2_P USB1_N USB2_N... -
Page 60: Cabling
CBR-4005B Paddleboard ABLING An adapter cable, part number CBR-4005A, is available for connecting the CBR-4005B paddleboard to the EPM-19. This is a 12-inch, Pico-Clasp 40-pin to 40-pin cable If your application requires a custom cable, the following information will be useful: CBR-4005B Board Connector Mating Connector Molex 501571-4007... -
Page 61: Dimensions And Mounting Holes
CBR-4005B Paddleboard IMENSIONS AND OUNTING OLES Figure 30. CBR-4005B Dimensions and Mounting Holes *** End of document *** EPM-19 Hardware Reference Manual...
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