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- Page 1 A831 SBC 3.5” Fanless SBC w/AMD Geode LX 800, VGA, LCD, Ethernet and CF Socket and Mini-PCI Interface. USER MANUAL Version 1.3...
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Page 2: Fcc Statement
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at him own expense. A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 3: Copyright Notice
If the customer discovers a defect, Winmate will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge to the customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period of one year, with transportation charges prepaid. -
Page 4: Packing List
Customer Service We provide service guide for any problem as follow steps：First, visit the website at http://www.winmate.com to find the update information about the product. Second, contact with your distributor, sales representative, or our customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. You may have the following information ready before you call：... -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis. A831 SBC User Manual... - Page 6 F. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage. 15. Do not leave this equipment in an uncontrolled environment where the storage temperature is below -20° C (-4°F) or above 60° C (140° F). It may damage the equipment. A831 SBC User Manual...
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Page 7: Revision History
2007.06.08 Warren Li Modify Pin Assignment 2007.09.13 Aladin Huang CF Card Setting 2007.09.27 Aladin Huang Double Check Pls note that our A831 the COM4: RS232 to 2007.11.07 Aladin Huang RS422/RS485 are using different socket and different cable 2007.11.14 Aladin Huang... - Page 8 VI II A831 SBC User Manual...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
......................40 ETUP 3.14 ......................41 ITHOUT AVING CHAPTER 4 SATA DRIVER INSTALLATION ................43 ......................43 ET THE RIGHT RIVERS SATA D ....................43 NSTALLING RIVERS CHAPTER 5 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION ..............45 CMOS F ....................45 TANDARD EATURES .......................47 URTHER NFORMATION A831 SBC User Manual... - Page 10 ..........................53 NTRODUCTION 7.2 I VGA D ....................53 NSTALLATION OF RIVER 7.3 F ........................55 URTHER INFORMATION CHAPTER 8 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION...............57 8.1 I ..........................57 NTRODUCTION 8.2 I ....................58 NSTALLATION OF UDIO RIVER 8.3 F ........................60 URTHER NFORMATION A831 SBC User Manual...
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Page 11: Chapter 1 General Information
General Information This chapter includes the A831 Motherboard background information. Sections include: Introduction Feature Motherboard Specification Function Block Board Dimensions A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 12: Introduction
AMD CS 5536 chipset combine with a TFT LCD interface. The AMD LX 800 fanless, high performance CPU delivers the most performance per watt available in the market. A831 is designed to satisfy most of the applications in the industrial market, such as POS, KIOSK, Industrial Automation, Programmable Control System, and HMI. -
Page 13: Motherboard Specifications
Dimensions (L x W) : 145 mm x 102 mm(5.9” x 4.2”) Power supply voltage: +8 ~ +19Volts DC-input Power consumption (typical): +19V/5A@7Watts Operating temperature: 0 deg. C to 55 deg. C Operating Humidity: 30% ~ 90% Relative humidity, non-condensing A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 14: Function Block
1.4 Function Block A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 15: Board Dimensions
1.5 Board dimensions A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 16: Chapter 2 Installations
Installations This chapter provides information on how to use the jumps and connectors on the A831 Motherboard. The Sections include: Memory Module Installation I / O Equipment Installation Setting the Jumpers Connectors on A831 Motherboard A831 SBC User Manual... - Page 17 Chapter 2 Installations 2.1 Memory Module（SODIMM）Installation The A831 SBC provides one 200-pin SODIMM slot. The socket supports up to 1GB DDR 400 SDRAM. When installing the Memory device, please follow the steps below： Step.1. Firmly insert the SODIMM at an angle into its slot. Align the SODIMM on the slot such that the notch on the SODIMM matches the break on the slot.
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Page 18: I/O Equipment Installation
2.2 I/O Equipment Installation 2.2.1 PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse The A831 SBC provides a Mini-DIN connector supports PS/2 interface. Mini-DIN connector supports Keyboard and Mouse through Y cable. Please plug keyboard or mouse directly with Y cable. In other cases, especially in embedded applications, a mouse is not used. -
Page 19: Jumpers And Connectors
2.3 Jumpers and Connectors Locating Jumpers and Connectors (front side) A831 SBC User Manual... - Page 20 Bottom Locating Jumpers and Connectors (rear side) A831 SBC User Manual...
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Page 21: Jumper Setting
JP10 can be configured to operate in 3.3Volts / 5Volts mode. JP10 can be configured to operate in 3.3Volts / 5Volts mode. 3.3Volts 5Volts Pin# Functions 1 Short 2 3.3Volts Selected 2 Short 3 5Volts Selected 11 11 A831 SBC User Manual... - Page 22 JP16 can be configured to operate in Master / Slave mode. JP16 can be configured to operate in Master / Slave mode. Master Selector Pin# Functions 1 Short 2 Master Selected 2 Short 3 Slave Selected 12 12 A831 SBC User Manual...
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Page 23: Connectors And Pin Assignment
Audio output connector DF11-10DP-2DSA System Function Connector 1 JST-B10B-PH-KL RTC BAT. connector DF-13-2P-1.25H Primary IDE connector 22x2 header ,pitch 2.0mm 5V/12V output connector DF11-8DP-2DSA 12V output connector JST-B2B-PH-KL 5V output connector JST-B2B-PH-KL * Not Default Connector A831 SBC User Manual... - Page 24 +12 Volts +12 Volts Ground Brightness Control Ground On/Off 2.5.2 CN3: K/B Mouse Connector 6-pin Mini Din Signal Name Keyboard Mouse Signal Name Keyboard data Mouse data N.C. N.C. Keyboard clock Mouse clock N.C. N.C. 14 14 A831 SBC User Manual...
- Page 25 Hirose_DF13-40DP-1.25V Pin No. SYMBOL Pin No SYMBOL Panel Power V-Sync Panel Power H-Sync Panel Power PCLK 2.5.4 CN5: VGA Connector D-sub 15-pin, female Pin No. SYMBOL Pin No. SYMBOL LVGA5V GREEN BLUE DAC_SDAT HSYNC# VSYNC# DAC_SCL A831 SBC User Manual...
- Page 26 Pin No. SYMBOL FK NRI2 FK NDTR2 FK NCTS2 FK NSOUT2 FK NRTS2 FK NSIN2 FK NDSR2 FK NDCD2 FK NRI1 FK NDTR1 FK NCTS1 FK NSOUT1 FK NRTS1 FK NSIN1 FK NDSR1 FK NDCD1 16 16 A831 SBC User Manual...
- Page 27 RSS422/485 Header RSS422/485 Header JP14 JP14 Pls note that our A831 the COM4: RS232 to RS422/RS485 are using different socket and Pls note that our A831 the COM4: RS232 to RS422/RS485 are using different socket and different cable different cable 2.5.8 J11: Extend USB Port Connector...
- Page 28 2.5.9 J14: Audio Connector DF11-10DP-2DSA Pin No. SYMBOL Line Out R Line Out L Ground Ground Line_in R input Line_in L input Mic. Input Mic. Vref N.C. N.C. A831 SBC User Manual...
- Page 29 Reset Button HD Led HD LED# PWR LED Ground Volume Control + Volume Control - Brightness Control + Brightness Control - *Not Default Setting 2.5.11 J16: RTC BAT. Connector DF-13-2P-1.25H Pin No. SYMBOL Ground Battery +3.0V A831 SBC User Manual...
- Page 30 2.5.12 J17: IDE Connector Pin No. SYMBOL Pin No SYMBOL N.C. DREQ IOW# IOR# IORDY# CSEL# DACK# IRO14 N.C. D66DET# CS#1 CS#3 ASP# N.C. A831 SBC User Manual...
- Page 31 2.5.13 J21: 5V/12V Output Connector 2.5.13 J21: 5V/12V Output Connector DF11-8DP-2DSA DF11-8DP-2DSA Pin No. SYMBOL 2.5.14 J22: 12V Output Connector JST-B2B-PH-KL Pin No. SYMBOL 2.5.15 J23: 5V Output Connector JST-B2B-PH-KL Pin No. SYMBOL 21 21 A831 SBC User Manual...
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Page 32: Chapter 3 Award Bios Setup
Award BIOS Setup Award BIOS Setup This chapter describes how to set This chapter describes how to set BIOS configuration BIOS configuration 22 22 A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 33: Starting Setup
This is because the BIOS is revised and updated from time to time. If in doubt, check Winmate website for the latest BIOS versions and related information. - Page 34 Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your setting for integrated peripherals. Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your setting for power management. A831 SBC User Manual...
- Page 35 Save & Exit Setup Save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. A831 SBC User Manual...
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Page 36: Standard Cmos Features
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu to detailed options. Video This item defines the video mode of the system. Leave this item at the default value. The choice: ”EGA/VGA*”, ”CGA 40”, ”CGA 80”, or ”MONO”. * default value Halt On A831 SBC User Manual... - Page 37 Set the number of read/write heads Min = 0, Max = 255 Precomp Warning: Setting a value of 65535 means no hard disk. Min = 0, Max =65535 Landing Zone Set the Landing Zone size. Min = 0, Max = 65535 A831 SBC User Manual...
- Page 38 Sector Number of sector per-track. Min = 0, Max = 255 A831 SBC User Manual...
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Page 39: Advanced Bios Features
The choice: Pri.Master, Sec.Slave, USB-CDROM1,USB-CDROM0, Sec.Master, Pri.Slave Default: Pri.Master Virus Warning Allow you to choose the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. Enable this item to prevent someone from writing data into this area. A831 SBC User Manual... - Page 40 Security Option If you have install ed password protection, this item defines if the password is required at system start up, or if it is only required with a user tries to enter the Setup Utility. A831 SBC User Manual...
- Page 41 The choice: Setup or System Default: Setup A831 SBC User Manual...
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Page 42: Advanced Chipset Features
This item allows you select Video Memory Size The choice: 32M, 64M, 128M, or 254M Default: 32M Output Display This item allows you select Output Display The choice: Flat Panel, CRT, or Panel & CRT Default: Panel & CRT A831 SBC User Manual... - Page 43 Onboard Audio This item allows you to control the Onboard Audio The choice: Enabled or Disabled Default: Enabled Onboard USB2.0 This item allows you to control the Onboard USB The choice: Enabled or Disabled Default: Enabled A831 SBC User Manual...
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Page 44: Integrated Peripherals
Onboard Serial Port 1/2/3/4 This option is used to assign the I/O address and Interrupt Request (IRQ) for the onboard Serial Port. The choice: Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ7, 2E8/IRQ5 Default: 3F8/IRQ4 (Port1), 2F8/IRQ3 (Port2), 3E8/IRQ7 (Port3), 2E8/IRQ5 (Port4) A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 45: Power Management Setup
If the item is set to Delay 4 seconds, then you have to hold the power button down for 4 seconds to cause a software power down. The choice: Delay 4 Sec. or Instant-Off Default: Instant-Off A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 46: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup
The choice: Off, On, Former-Sts Default: Off PnP/PCI Configuration Setup PNP OS Installed Select ‘Yes’ if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. Select ‘No’ if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices. A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 47: Pc Health Status
Disabled ∘ ∘ Default: 60 C/140 F The following items provide you with information about the system’s current operating status. You can not make changes to one of them. System Temperature CPU temperature VCCP Vmem +12V A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 48: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N Pressing ‘Y’ loads the default values that are factory-set for optimal performance system operation. A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 49: Supervisor / User Password Setting
If you forget password: If you forget the password, the only way to access the system is to clear the CMOS memory. You may remove the battery from motherboard and put it back to clear the setting. 39 39 A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 50: Save & Exit Setup
The next time you turn on your computer, the BIOS configures your system according to the Setup selections recorded in he CMOS memory of the chipset. After saving the values the system is restarted again. A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 51: Exit Without Saving
Press <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation: Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? Y This allows you to exit from Setup without storing in CMOS any change. The previous selections remain in effect. This exits from Setup utility and restarts your computer. A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 52: Chapter 4 Sata Driver Installation
SATA Driver Installation SATA Driver Installation This chapter gives the information about how to install This chapter gives the information about how to install SATA drivers. SATA drivers. 42 42 A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 53: Get The Right Drivers
The first step is to get the right drivers. SATA drivers generally place on your driver CD that comes with your A831 board. However you also can check the manufacturer’s web site and download the latest versions of the drivers. -
Page 54: Chapter 5 Chipset Driver Installation
This chapter offers information on the chipset software This chapter offers information on the chipset software installation utility. installation utility. Sections include: Sections include: Installation of Chipset Utility Installation of Chipset Utility Further Information Further Information 44 44 A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 55: Standard Cmos Features
Step.1. After finishing the O.S. installation, insert the driver CD. Open the Device Manager, and select Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller. Click on right button and select properties. Setp.2. Go to Driver page and choose Update Driver. A831 SBC User Manual... - Page 56 Setp.3. Click Install from a list or specific location, and click on next. Step.4. Click on browse and select target folder, and click to next. A831 SBC User Manual...
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Page 57: Further Information
Step.5. Click Finish to finish the driver installation. 5.2 Further Information Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 58: Chapter 6 Ethernet Driver Installation
Ethernet Driver Installation This chapter offers information on the Ethernet. This chapter offers information on the Ethernet. Sections include: Sections include: Introduction Introduction Installation of Ethernet Driver Installation of Ethernet Driver Further Information Further Information 48 48 A831 SBC User Manual... - Page 59 Chapter 6 Ethernet Driver Installation 6.1 Introduction The A831 Motherboard is equipped with the Realtek RTL8100CL-LF LOM Ethernet controller combines a triple-speed IEEE 802.3 compliant Media Access Controller (MAC) with a triple-speed Ethernet transceiver, 32-bit PCI bus controller, and embedded memory. With state-of-the-art DSP technology and mixed-mode signal technology, it offers high-speed transmission over CAT 5 UTP or CAT 3 UTP (10Mbps only) cable.
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Page 60: Installation Of Ethernet Driver
6.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver The Users must make sure which operating system you are using in the A831 Motherboard before installing the Ethernet drivers. Follow the steps below to complete the installation of the Realtek RTL8100CL-LF LAN drivers. You will quickly complete the installation. -
Page 61: Further Information
Setp.3. Click “Finish” and restart the computer for new settings to take effect. 6.3 Further Information 6.3 Further Information The Realtek web site: http://www.realtek.com.tw The Realtek web site: http://www.realtek.com.tw Winmate web site: Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw http://www.winmate.com.tw 51 51 A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 62: Chapter 7 Vga Driver Installation
VGA Driver Installation VGA Driver Installation This chapter offers information on the VGA. This chapter offers information on the VGA. Sections include: Sections include: Introduction Introduction Installation of VGA Installation of VGA Further Information Further Information 52 52 A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 63: Installation Of Vga Driver
Chapter 7 VGA Driver Installation 7.1 Introduction The A831 Motherboard offers an on-board PCI flat panel/VGA interface. The specifications and features are described as follows: The PPC supports CRT and TFT LCD displays. In addition, it also supports CRT and flat panel display mode simultaneously. - Page 64 Step.2. Go to Driver page and choose “Update Driver”. Step.3. Click Install from a list or specific location, and click on “Next”. Step.4. Click on browse and select target folder, and click to ”Next”. A831 SBC User Manual...
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Page 65: Further Information
Step.5. Click on “Continue Anyway” to go on. Step.6. Click “Finish” to finish the driver installation. Step.6. Click “Finish” to finish the driver installation. 7.3 Further information 7.3 Further information Winmate web site: Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw http://www.winmate.com.tw 55 55 A831 SBC User Manual... -
Page 66: Chapter 8 Audio Driver Installation
AUDIO Driver Installation AUDIO Driver Installation This chapter offers information on the Audio. This chapter offers information on the Audio. Sections include: Sections include: Introduction Introduction Installation of AUDIO Installation of AUDIO Further Information Further Information 56 56 A831 SBC User Manual... - Page 67 CODEC, saving BOM costs. The ALC203 also supports the S/PDIF out function (complies with AC'97 2.3) that offers easy connection of PCs to consumer electronic products, such as AC3 decoders/speakers and mini disk devices. A831 SBC User Manual...
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Page 68: Installation Of Audio Driver
Realtek ALC203 AC97 Audio drivers. You will quickly complete the installation. Follow the steps below to install the Realtek AC97 Codec Audio Drivers. Step.1 Open the device manager, choose “Audio Controller” and click on “Properties”. Step.2 Go to Driver page and choose “Update Driver”. A831 SBC User Manual... - Page 69 Step.3 Click Install from a list or specific location, and click on “Next”. Step.4 Click on browse and select target folder, and click to “Next”. Step.5 Click on “Continue Anyway” to go on. A831 SBC User Manual...
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Page 70: Further Information
Step.6 Click “Finish” to finish the driver installation. 8.3 Further Information Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw A831 SBC User Manual... - Page 71 “F6” button when install Windows system in SA TA-HDD. 2. You have to copy all file from SATA Driver folder from SATA Driver first, and put floppy into 3.5-inch disk driver then press “s” bottom. A831 SBC User Manual...
- Page 72 3. Finally, se lect the OS you need and press “Enter”. A831 SBC User Manual...