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Advantech PCM-3864 Manual

386-based single board computer with svga / lcd interface
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  • Page 1 PCM-3864/PCM-3860 386-Based Single Board Computer with SVGA/LCD Interface...
  • Page 2 Acknowledgements VIA is a trademark of VIA Technology, Inc. AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc. Cyrix is a trademark of Cyrix Corporation. IBM, PC/AT, PS/2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
  • Page 3 Packing list Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: • 1 PCM-3864/3860 All-in-One Single Board Computer • 1 utility disk with system BIOS, VGA BIOS utility programs (PCM-3864 only) • 1 utility disk with SVGA utility programs and drivers for Windows 3.1, Windows 95 (PCM-3864 only)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ................2 Features ................... 3 Specifications ................4 Standard SBC functions ............4 SVGA/Flat panel interface (PCM-3864) ......5 Mechanical and environmental ..........5 Board layout and dimensions ..........6 Chapter 2 Installation ..........7 Jumpers and connectors ............8 Locating jumpers ..............
  • Page 5 VGA interface connections (PCM-3864 only) ....18 CRT display connector (CN7) ........... 18 Flat panel display connector (CN12) ......... 18 Watchdog timer configuration ........... 19 Watchdog timer enable/disable .......... 19 Watchdog timer action (J1,J3) ........... 19 Chapter 3 Software Configuration ......21 Introduction ................
  • Page 6 Chapter 5 SVGA Setup..........39 Simultaneous display mode ..........40 Sleep mode ................40 Software support ..............41 Driver installation ..............42 Windows setup ..............43 DOS setup ................44 AutoCAD R12 ..............46 Lotus 1-2-3 and Lotus Symphony ........48 VESA .................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 General Information

    General Information This chapter gives background informa- tion on the PCM-3864/3860. Sections include: • Card specifications • Card layout and dimensions...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    All the features required of a PC compatible embedded controller are included in the PCM-3864/3860. The PCM-3864 is equipped with a 32-bit SVGA/LCD interface, 72-pin DRAM SIMM socket, enhanced IDE, multi-mode parallel port, 4-bit digital I/O, FDD interface, keyboard connector and two standard serial ports.

  • Page 9: Features

    Features • Compact size (145 mm x 102 mm) fits in the space of a 3½" HDD • ISA-bus expansion with on-board PC/104 modules • Built-in 100% PC/AT compatible 80386SX CPU with core logic • ISA bus SVGA/LCD display controller (LCD, EL and CRT displays) plus on-board DB-15 connector (PCM3864 only) •...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    • Digital input x 4: TTL compatible input voltage. High at 2.0 V minimum. Low at 0.8 V maximum. • Digital output x 4: TTL compatible output V. High: Source 0.4 mA at 2.4 V min. Low: Sink 8 mA at 0.5 V max. PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 11: Svga/Flat Panel Interface (Pcm-3864)

    SVGA/Flat panel interface (PCM-3864) • Chipset: C&T 65545 • Display memory: 512 KB DRAM • Hardware Windows acceleration: 16-bit graphics engine. Hardware line drawing and 64 x 64 x 2 hardware cursor. • Resolution: Panel resolution up to 640 x 480 @ 256 colors. Non- interlaced CRT resolutions up to 1024 x 786 @ 16 colors.

  • Page 12: Board Layout And Dimensions

    Board layout and dimensions PCM-3864/3860 dimensions PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation

    Installation This chapter tells how to set up the PCM-3864/ 3860 hardware, including instructions on setting jumpers and connecting peripherals, switches and indicators. Be sure to read all the safety precautions before you begin the installation procedure.

  • Page 14: Jumpers And Connectors

    Connectors Label Function PC/104 connector PC/104 connector COM1 COM2 Digital I/O Port PS/2 keyboard connector CRT display connector (PCM-3864 only) Power connector (-5V, -12V) Hard disk connector CN10 Floppy disk connector CN11 Parallel port connector CN12 LCD connector (PCM-3864 only)

  • Page 15: Locating Jumpers

    Locating jumpers Chapter 2 Installation...

  • Page 16: Locating Connectors

    Floppy disk drive (CN10) Parallel port (CN11) Flat panel* display (CN12) Hard disk drive(CN9) Power (+5V,+12V) (CN13) COM2 Reset switch COM1 PS/2 CRT* (CN4) (SW1) (CN3) (CN5) Keyboard Display (CN6) (CN7) PC/104 bus (CN1,CN2) * PCM-3864 only 10 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 17: Setting Jumpers

    Setting jumpers You may configure your card to match the needs of your applica- tion by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electri- cal 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 18: Safety Precautions

    CMOS setup (J4) CMOS setup *3.6V Battery On Clear CMOS DIO port select (J5) DIO port select *340 H 240 H * default setting 12 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 19: Installing Dram (Simms)

    Installing DRAM (SIMMs) You can install from 1 MB up to 16 MB of on-board DRAM memory using 1, 4, or 16 MB 72-pin SIMMs (Single In-Line Memory Modules). Installing SIMMs NOTE: The modules can only fit into a socket one way and their gold pins must point down into the SIMM socket.

  • Page 20: Ide Hard Drive Connector (Cn9)

    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 just one drive, set it as the master. 14 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 21: Floppy Drive Connector (Cn10)

    Floppy drive connector (CN10) You can attach up to two floppy disks to the PCM-3864/3860's on-board controller. You can use any combination of 5¼" (360 KB and 1.2 MB) and/or 3½" (720 KB and 1.44 MB) drives. A 34-pin daisy-chain drive connector cable is required for a dual- drive system.

  • Page 22: Parallel Port Connector (Cn11)

    Parallel port connector (CN11) Normally, the parallel port is used to connect the card to a printer. The PCM-3864/3860 includes an on-board parallel port, accessed through CN16, a 26-pin flat-cable connector. You will need an adapter cable if you use a traditional DB-25 connector. The cable has a 26-pin connector on one end and a DB-25 connector on the other.

  • Page 23: Power Connectors (Cn13)

    Power connector (CN13) Main power connector, +5V, +12V (CN13) Supplies main power to the PCM-3864/3860 (+5 V) and devices that require +12 V. Serial ports (CN3, CN4) The PCM-3864/3860 offers two serial ports: one RS-232 and one RS-232/422/485. These ports let you connect to serial devices (a mouse, printers, etc.) or a communication network.

  • Page 24: Peripheral Power Connector (Cn8)

    (+12 V) present on CN12 depend on the supply connected to the board. The PCM-3864 provides a bias control signal on CN12 which can be used to control the LCD bias voltage. It is recommended that the LCD bias voltage not be applied to the panel until the logic supply voltage (+5 V) and panel video signals are stable.

  • Page 25: Watchdog Timer Configuration

    Configuration of the LCD type is done completely via the software utility. You don't have to set any jumpers. Refer to Chapter 3 for software setup details. Refer to Chapter 3 for details on connecting the four standard LCD's: Sharp LM64183P, Toshiba LTM09C016, Sharp 64C142, and Planar EL Display.
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  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Software Configuration

    Software Configuration This chapter details the software configu- ration information (for PCM-3864 only). It shows you how to configure the card to match your application requirements. AMI System BIOS is covered in Chapter 4. Sections include: • LCD display configuration...

  • Page 28: Introduction

    Introduction The PCM-3864 system BIOS and custom drivers are located in a 128 Kbyte, 32-pin Flash ROM device, designated U2. A single Flash chip holds the system BIOS, and VGA BIOS. The display type can be configured via software. This method minimizes the number of chips and eases configuration.

  • Page 29: Vga Display Software Configuration

    Configure the LCD type as follows: 1. Apply power to the PCM-3864 with a color TFT display attached. This is the default setting for the PCM-3864. Ensure that the AMIFLASH.EXE and *.ROM files are located in the working drive.

  • Page 30: Preparing Your Own Vga/Lcd Bios

    <ENTER> <ENTER> 0000 <ENTER> <ENTER> NEWBIOS.ROM <ENTER> 4000:0 <ENTER> C:>AMIFLASH NEWBIOS.ROM <ENTER> The above files refer to: DEBUG.EXE DOS utility program 3864_CRT.ROM BIOS file on PCM-3864 uitlity disk (could be variant depending on the display type) 24 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 31: Connections For Four Standard Lcds

    TFTCLR.ROM, BOOTROM.ROM and AMIFLASH.EXE files are located in the same directory. Connections for four standard LCDs Connections to Sharp LM64183P (640 x 480 DSTN MONO LCD) LM64P83 PCM-3864 CN1 Pin name Pin name CN1-1 CN1-2 CN1-3 SHFCLK CN1-4...

  • Page 32: Connections To Planar El (640 X 480 Ad4 El)

    — — — — — — — — VCLK ASHFCLK /BLANK — — — — — — SELFTST COLMAP ENABLE — — RESERVED — — /LOWPOW — — 31,32 — — RESERVED — — — — 26 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 33: Connections To Toshiba Ltm09C016 (640 X 480 Tft Color Lcd)

    Connections to Toshiba LTM09C016 (640 x 480 TFT Color LCD) LTM09C016 PCM-3864 CN1 Pin name Pin name CN1-1 NCLK SHFCLK CN1-2 CN1-3 CN1-4 CN1-5 CN1-6 CN1-7 CN1-8 CN1-9 CN1-10 CN1-11 CN1-12 CN1-13 CN1-14 CN1-15 — — CN2-1 CN2-2 CN2-3 CN2-4...

  • Page 34: Connections To Sharp Lm64C142 (640 X 480 Dstn Color Lcd)

    Pin name CN1-1 CN1-2 CN1-3 SHFCLK CN1-4 DISP +5 V CN1-5 +5 V CN1-6 CN1-7 +27 V(external power) CN1-8 CN1-9 CN1-10 CN1-11 CN1-12 CN1-13 CN1-14 CN1-15 CN2-1 CN2-2 CN2-3 CN2-4 CN2-5 CN2-6 CN2-7 CN2-8 CN2-9 CN2-10 28 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Ami Flash Bios Setup

    AMI Flash BIOS Setup This chapter describes how to set BIOS configuration data.

  • Page 36: System Test And Initialization

    3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased. The PCM-3864/3860 board's CMOS memory has an integrated lithium battery backup. The battery backup should last ten years in normal service, but when it finally runs down, you will need to replace the complete unit.

  • Page 37: Ami Bios Setup

    AMI BIOS setup Setup program initial screen AMI's Flash BIOS has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of informa- tion is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

  • Page 38: Standard Cmos Setup

    This standard Setup Menu allows users to configure system components such as date, time, hard disk drive, floppy drive, display, and memory. Once a field is highlighted, on-line help information is displayed in the left bottom of the Menu screen. CMOS setup screen 32 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 39: Advanced Cmos Setup

    Advanced CMOS setup By choosing the ADVANCED CMOS SETUP option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the PCM-3864/3860. BIOS features setup Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup...

  • Page 40: Advanced Chipset Setup

    Advanced Chipset setup By choosing the ADVANCED CHIPSET SETUP option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-3864/3860. Advanced Chipset setup 34 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 41: Power Management Setup

    Power management setup By choosing the POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is dis- played. This sample screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the PCM-3864/3860. Power management setup Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup...

  • Page 42: Change Supervisor Password

    The screen will display the following message for you to enter your password. After you type the password, the screen will ask you to verify your password by displaying "Retype new supervisor pass- word:" If you do not want to change the password, simply press <Enter>. 36 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 43: Auto Configuration With Optimal Settings/Auto Configuration With Fail Safe Settings

    Auto Configuration with Optimal settings Auto Configuration with Fail Safe settings Each of these items allows the user to load optimal settings or fail safe settings respectively. Both these items load the default system values directly from ROM. If the stored record created by the Setup program becomes corrupted (and therefore unusable), these defaults will load automatically when you turn the PCM- 3864/3860 on.

  • Page 44: Save & Exit Setup

    This record is required for the system to operate. Exit without saving Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the Setup program without recording any new values or changing old ones. 38 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5 Svga Setup

    SVGA Setup The PCM-3864 features an on-board flat panel/VGA interface. This chapter provides instructions for installing and operating the software drivers on the included display driver diskette.

  • Page 46: Simultaneous Display Mode

    Both CRT and panel displays can be used simultaneously. The PCM-3864 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. In the utility diskette, there are three COM files which can be used to select the display.

  • Page 47: Software Support

    Software support The drivers support the following applications using the filenames and resolutions listed: Application Filename Resolution Colors Windows 3.1 LINEAR4.DRV 640x480 800x600 1024x768 LINEAR8.DRV 640x480 800x600 1024x768 LINEAR16.DRV 640x480 LINEAR24.DRV 640x480 AutoCAD R12 RCTURBOC.EXP 640x480 800x600 1024x768 640x480 800x600 1024x768 640x480 640x480...

  • Page 48: Driver Installation

    The display driver diskette contains drivers for several versions of certain applications. You must install the correct version in order for the driver to work properly so make sure you know which version of the application you have. 42 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 49: Windows Setup

    Windows setup These drivers are designed to work with Microsoft Windows 3.1. You may install these drivers through Windows or in DOS. Step 1: Install Windows as you normally would for a VGA display. Run Windows to make sure that it is working correctly. Step 2: Place the display driver diskette in drive A.

  • Page 50: Dos Setup

    Setup, repeating steps 4 and 5 from the previous page. Besides the special display drivers marked by an asterisk (*), you should be able to use the following standard drivers: 640x480, 16 colors Super VGA 800x600, 16 colors 44 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...
  • Page 51 Panning Drivers Special panning drivers are provided to allow high-resolution modes to be displayed on a flat panel or CRT. These drivers will show a section of a larger screen and will automatically pan, or scroll, the screen horizontally and vertically when the mouse reaches the edge of the display.

  • Page 52: Autocad R12

    Select Configure Video Display. In Display Device Configuration choose Select Graphics Board/Resolution. Then choose Select Display Graphics Board. After choosing a graphics board, go to Select Display Resolution. After selecting the display resolution, save the new configuration, and return to the main menu. 46 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...
  • Page 53 Basic Configuration Menu This menu allows you to modify: Number of AutoCAD Command Lines Font Size 6x8/8x8/8x14/8x16/12x20/12x24 Dual Screen Enable/Disable User Interface Configuration Double Click Interval Time BP Button BP Highlight Patt Line/Xor Rect/Both BP Refresh Enable/Disable BP Cache Enable/Disable Expert Configuration Menu This menu allows you to modify: Display List...

  • Page 54: Lotus 1-2-3 And Lotus Symphony

    Text Display menu, select one of drivers. Step 4: After the selection of the appropriate VGA display driver, you will need to exit this menu and return to the Main Lotus Installation Menu. Do this by selecting Return To Menu. 48 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...
  • Page 55 Step 5: At the Main Lotus Installation Menu, select Save Chang- Step 6: At this point the Installation Menu will prompt you for the name of your new Lotus configuration file. The Lotus system will prompt you with the default value — 123.SET, but you may want to use a filename that indicates the resolution of its driver.

  • Page 56: Vesa

    NOTE: If the video BIOS already supports VBE extended video modes, DO NOT use this driver. Run the VTEST.EXE program to see if the video BIOS supports the VBE modes. 50 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 57: Word

    Word These drivers are designed to work with Microsoft Word 5.0 and 5.5. Driver installation If you have already installed Word on your computer, go to Step 2 to install the new video driver. Step 1: Install Word as normal. Step 2: After you complete the Word installation, place the display driver diskette into drive A.

  • Page 58: Wordperfect

    Press <ESC> followed by Y to exit to DOS. Step 2: Start WordPerfect, and press <SHIFT>+<F1> to enter the setup menu. Select D for Display and G for Graphics Screen Type, and then choose the desired Chips VGA resolution. 52 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...
  • Page 59 Configuring WordPerfect 5.0 for 132 columns Follow these instructions to configure WordPerfect 5.0 for 132 column text mode: Step 1: To use the SETCOL program to set 132 columns and 25 rows, type the following command: SETCOL 132, 25 <ENTER> Step 2: Start WordPerfect.
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  • Page 61: Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer

    Programming the Watchdog Timer The PCM-3864/3860 is equipped with a watchdog timer that resets the CPU if processing comes to a standstill for whatever reason. This feature ensures system reliability in industrial stand- alone, or unmanned environments.
  • Page 62 GOSUB 2000 REM Task #2, takes 1 second to complete X=INP (&H043) REM Disable the watchdog 1000 Subroutine #1, takes 1 second to complete 1070 RETURN 2000 Subroutine #2, takes 1 second to complete 2090 RETURN 56 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 63: Appendix B Installing The Pc/104 Modules

    Installing PC/104 Modules This appendix gives instructions for installing PC/104 modules.
  • Page 64 4-Port RS-232 Module • PCM-3680 Dual Port CAN Module Installing these modules on the PCM-3864/3860 is quick and simple. The following steps show how to mount the PC/104 modules: 1. Remove the PCM-3864/3860 from your system paying particular attention to the safety instructions already men- tioned above.
  • Page 65 PC/104 Module Mounting Diagram 3.500 3.250 3.775 3.575 3.575 0.200 0.200 0.200 3.350 3.550 PC/104 module dimensions (inches ±5 %) Appendix B Installing PC/104 Modules...
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  • Page 67: Appendix C Pin Assignments

    Pin Assignments This appendix contains information of a detailed or specialized nature. It includes: • CRT display connector • Flat panel display connector • DIO connector • Main power connector • RS-232/422/485 serial port connector • Keyboard and mouse connector •...

  • Page 68: Crt Display Connector (Cn7)

    --For PCM-3864 only PCM-3864 CRT display connector Signal Signal GREEN BLUE H-SYNC V-SYNC Flat panel display connector (CN12) --For PCM-3864 only PCM-3864 Flat panel display connector Function Function +12 V +12 V ENAVEE* SHFCLK ENABKL* ASHFCLK * Active low 62 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 69: Dio Connector (Cn5)

    DIO Connector (CN5) PCM-3864/3860 DIO connector Signal COM2 RS-232/422/485 serial port (CN4) PCM-3864/3860 COM2 RS-232/422/485 serial port Signal 485 TxD+ 485 TxD- 485 RxD+ 485 RxD- Appendix C Pin Assignments...

  • Page 70: Ps/2 Keyboard Connector (Cn6)

    PS/2 Keyboard connector (CN6) PCM-3864/3860 PS/2 Keyboard connector Signal KBDATA KB CLOCK Main power connector (CN13) PCM-3864/3860 Main power connector Signal +12 V +5 V Peripheral power connector (CN8) PCM-3864/3860 peripheral power connector Signal -12 V 64 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 71: Ide Hard Drive Connector (Cn9)

    IDE hard drive connector (CN9) PCM-3864/3860 IDE hard drive connector Signal Signal IDE RESET* DATA 7 DATA 8 DATA 6 DATA 9 DATA 5 DATA 10 DATA 4 DATA 11 DATA 3 DATA 12 DATA 2 DATA 13 DATA 1...

  • Page 72: Com1 Rs-232 Serial Port (Cn3)

    COM1 RS-232 serial port (CN3) PCM-3864/3860 COM1 RS-232 serial port Signal 66 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 73: Pc/104 Connectors (Cn1, Cn2)

    PC/104 connectors (CN1, CN2) PCM-3864/3860 PC/104 connectors Signal (CN2) Signal (CN1) Number RowA RowB RowA RowB — — IOCHCHK SBHE MEMCS16 RESETDRV LA23 IOCS16 LA22 IRQ10 IRQ9 LA21 IRQ11 LA20 IRQ12 DRQ2 LA19 IRQ15 -12V LA18 IRQ14 ENDXFR LA17 DACK0...

  • Page 74: Floppy Drive Connector (Cn10)

    Floppy drive connector (CN10) PCM-3864/3860 Floppy drive connector Signal Signal DENSITY SELECT INDEX MOTOR 0 DRIVE SELECT 1 DRIVE SELECT 0 MOTOR 1 DIRECTION STEP WRITE DATA WRITE GATE TRACK 0 WRITE PROTECT READ DATA HEAD SELECT DISK CHANGE 68 PCM-3864/3860 User's Manual...

  • Page 75: Parallel Port Connector (Cn11)

    Parallel port connector (CN11) PCM-3864/3860 Parallel port connector Signal \STROBE \AUTOFD \INIT \SLCTINI \ACK BUSY SLCT Appendix C Pin Assignments...
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  • Page 77: Appendix D Digital Input And Output Operation

    Digital Input and Output Operations This appendix contains some basic information on the Digital Input and Output operation of the PCM-3864/3860 board. • Digital input and output operation • Digital I/O Interface Specification...

  • Page 78: Digital Input And Output Operation

    Digital Input and Output are a group of control signals that are utilized to control external devices requiring ON/OFF circuitry. The PCM-3864/3860 supports 4-channel digital input and 4- channel digital output feature. These digital input and output levels are TTL compatible.

  • Page 79: Digital I/O Interface Specifications

    Digital I/O Interface Specifications Digital Input Input channels: 4 bits Level: TTL compatible Input Voltage: High: 2.0V min Low: 0.8V max Input Load: High: 0.05mA max. at 2.7V Low: 0.4mA max at 0.5V Register Address: 340H (or 240H) (Read) Register Format: Value Digital Output Output channels: 4 bits...
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