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USER MANUAL
SPACEPC® 1232 SERIES
PC/104 SINGLE BOARD COMPUTER
(ALSO KNOWN AS THE CPU-1232)
5/18/2005
MNL-0501F-01

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL SPACEPC® 1232 SERIES PC/104 SINGLE BOARD COMPUTER (ALSO KNOWN AS THE CPU-1232) 5/18/2005 MNL-0501F-01...
  • Page 2 This manual is meant for engineers and programmers who wish to use the Parvus SpacePC® 1232. It contains technical specifications, and describes the connectors and how to properly use and configure the product. Although all the information contained herein has been carefully verified, Parvus Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors that might appear in this document, or for damage to property or persons resulting from an improper use of this manual and of the related software.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ... 3 Chapter 1 Product Overview ... 6 SpacePC 1232 Functional Block Diagram... 7 Product Definition... 8 SpacePC 1232 PC/104 CPU Module... 8 AMD / NS Geode GX1 MMX Enhanced microprocessor... 8 Memory Configurations ... 8 Solid State Disk ...
  • Page 4 J19 LCD-TFT Section ... 36 Chapter 4 The Setup Program... 39 How to use the Setup program ... 40 The Setup pages... 41 General Page ... 42 Devices Page ... 45 Communications Page ... 48 ATAPI Units Page ... 51 Error Handling Page...
  • Page 5 Safety Summary... 81 Ground the Instrument ... 81 Do Not Substitute Parts or Modify Equipment... 82 Flammability ... 82 EMI Caution... 82 CE Notice ... 82 Disclaimer of Warranty ... 82 Notice ... 82 Reliability ... 83 Life Support Policy ... 83 Acronyms and Abbreviations...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview The SpacePC 1232 is a highly integrated PC/104 CPU module, based on the AMD / National Semiconductor Geode GX1 MMX Enhanced microprocessor. It is also known as the CPU-1232. Related Products: Development kit for SpacePC 1232 / multifunction adapter Cable set for SpacePC 1232 AC97-CODEC and USB adapter Parallel to Floppy adapter...

  • Page 7: Spacepc 1232 Functional Block Diagram

    SpacePC 1232 Functional Block Diagram The figure below shows the functional blocks diagram of the module. Figure 1. Functional block diagram of the Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet Adapter 2 x USB Speakers Line-out USB + AC97 Codec Adapter CD-ROM Audio Microphone SpacePC 1232 Parallel / Floppy D D Adapter...

  • Page 8: Product Definition

    Product Definition SpacePC 1232 PC/104 CPU Module PC/AT compatible. PC/104 Form Factor: 3.550” x 3.775” (90 X 96 mm); height: 15 mm (0.6”) Low power consumption. High reliability. Operating systems supported: DOS (from 3.0 to 6.22), QNX, VxWorks, PSOS, Windows 3.11, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Linux.

  • Page 9: Peripherals

    Two cascaded 8259 interrupt controllers (15 interrupt channels) Three 8254 counter/timers (There are no extra timers) Three extra timers Peripherals Two serial ports UART 16550A-compatible: one selectable between RS232/422/485 and one RS232 only One bidirectional parallel port: selectable between EPP, ECP, SPP One USB port compliant with the Open Host Controller Interface (OHCI) One AC97 port (CODEC board needed) One floppy disk interface available on the parallel port (J5) through an external adapter, or...

  • Page 10: Lcd-Tft Interface

    Display resolutions up to 1280x1024 8-bit per pixel UMA (Unified Memory Architecture) LCD-TFT interface Also LCD-TFT flat panels can be connected to the SpacePC 1232 If LCD-TFT and CRT screens are used at the same time, the refresh frequency of the CRT video will be modified according to the LCD-TFT setting.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Jumper Description

    Chapter 2 Jumper Description This chapter shows the jumpers layout and explains how to setup the jumpers. Jumper Layout and Configuration Figure below, shows the jumper layout of the SpacePC 1232 module. In the below figure, the jumpers are indicated as followed by the jumper's number, while pin 1 of every jumper is indicated by a red square pad.
  • Page 12 The following jumpers are located on the module: One 3-pin jumper (JP5) for which there are only two possibilities: Connecting pin 1 to pin 2 (which will be indicated as 1-2) Connecting pin 2 to pin 3 (which will be indicated as 2-3) Three 2-pin jumpers (JP1, JP7, JP8), which can be set as follows: Pin 1 connected to pin 2 (which will be indicated as ‘Closed’) Pin 1 and pin 2 not connected (which will be indicated as ‘Open’)

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Connectors Description

    Chapter 3 Connectors Description This chapter provides a brief description of the SpacePC 1232 module’s connectors, with their positions and functions. Connectors Layout In the following figure are shown the connectors with their layout and function/s. AC97 Audio Auxiliary Power PS/2 Mouse J1 J2 Multifunction...
  • Page 14 Table below lists the name of the connectors with their function and the reference page. Connector J1-J2 JP10 Table 2. Connector Functions Function ISA BUS (PC/XT) Multifunction Connector Parallel Port / Floppy Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 USB ports (A and B) AC97 Audio Interface Connector IDE/DOM Auxiliary Power Supply...

  • Page 15: J1 And J2 For The Isa Bus

    J1 and J2 for the ISA Bus The ISA BUS Connectors J1 and J2 carry the signals for the ISA Bus. These signals match definitions of the IEEE P996 standard. Below is shown a picture of the ISA BUS According to PC/104 specifications, KEYs are filled holes in the upper side and missing pins in the lower side of the bus connector.
  • Page 16 8. Press evenly the module onto the PC/104 stack. The picture below shows a typical module stack with 2 PC/104 modules, 1 PC/104 16-BIT module, and 1 PC/104 8-BIT module. The maximum configuration for the PCI bus of PC/104 modules is 4 plus the Host Board. If standard PC/104 modules are used in the stack, they must be the top module(s) because they will normally not include the PCI bus.

  • Page 17: J3 For Multifunction & J14 For Mouse

    J3 for Multifunction & J14 for Mouse J3 is a double row 5 x 2 pin with 2.54-mm step connector and allows the connection of a speaker, a keyboard, and a battery to the SpacePC 1232 module. J14 is a 4 pin with 2-mm step connector and allows the connection of a PS/2 compatible mouse. Later on there is a brief description about the Parvus Multifunction Adapter and the VGA and the Ethernet.
  • Page 18 Below is shown the connector pinout: Pin Signal This section of the connector implements the following functions: Keyboard An AT compatible keyboard can be connected to the module through connector J3. The following table lists the pin-out of connector J3. System reset Connecting the pin 3 of the multifunction connector to ground performs a hardware reset of the module.

  • Page 19: J14 Mouse Connector

    The audio output is based on two signals: one come from the output of Timer 2, and the other come from I/O port 61h compliant with the AT Standard. Power button If the soft power management is enabled, a low signal in the pin10 turns the system on or off.

  • Page 20: Parvus Multifunction Adapter

    Parvus Multifunction Adapter Parvus Multifunction Adapter simplifies the connection of mouse and keyboard with two PS/2 connectors, providing also a speaker, a battery and a reset pushbutton. Battery Speaker To J14 Conn. To Multif. Conn. of CPU Board of CPU Board used (Mouse sign.) Power Led...
  • Page 21 Table 6. J4 To CPU Multifunction Connector PIN # SIGNAL SPKR RES_PB_IN 4-10 N.C. KBDAT KBCLK BATT_IN Table 7. J6 To CPU J14 (Mouse signals) PIN # SIGNAL MSCLK MSDAT...

  • Page 22: J4 For Parallel Or Fdd

    J4 for PARALLEL or FDD A parallel port is available on connector J4 of the SpacePC 1232 module. This connector is a 13x2 pin with 2.54-mm step. Connector J4 has two operating modes: Parallel port mode Floppy disk interface mode The selection between the two modes can be performed in the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4).

  • Page 23: How To Use The Parvus Fdd Adapter

    Signal ground Printer Data 6 Signal ground Printer Data Signal ground ACK# (*) Character accepted Signal ground Busy Signal ground Paper End Signal ground SLCT Ready Receive Reserved (*) The “#” stands for: signal active low Note. FDD shouldn’t be directly connected to the J4 connector. Before using a Floppy Disk, an adapter must be inserted between the parallel port flat cable and the Floppy Disk Drive.

  • Page 24: J5 And J6 Serial Port Interfaces

    Power Supply GND PIN1 +5V PIN2 Figure 10. WARNING! TO AVOID MALFUNCTIONS, BE CAREFUL TO CONNECT THE FLOPPY DRIVE CABLE IN THE FOLLOWING WAY: The most diffuse Floppy Drive flat cable that is possible to find on the market is structured as shown in the following schematic picture.
  • Page 25 Serial 1 Figure 12. Both can be set as RS232 but only one (J5) can be set as RS422-485. Refer to the following tables for the serial ports pinout assignment in RS232/422/485 modes. Table 9. Signal 9,10 Table 10. J5 Serial Port Connector in RS422-RS485 modes RS422 Signal Function...

  • Page 26: J7 For 2 X Usb, J8 For Audio-Codec

    - bit 0 of the MCR register = 0 means RS485 line receiving - bit 0 of the MCR register = 1 means RS485 line transmitting The I/O address of the MCR is "Serial port Base address"+4H. See Chapter 4 for info about the Serial ports configuration. J7 for 2 x USB, J8 for AUDIO-CODEC J7 for 2 x USB J7 is a double row 4 x 2 pin with 2.00-mm step connector.

  • Page 27: J8 For Ac97 Audio Port Section

    Note. USB devices shouldn’t be directly connected to the J4 connector. Parvus USB/Audio CODEC Adapter can be used. In fact it provides for two USB standard connectors (but only USB1 is useful for this CPU) and furthermore it provides for a better ESD (Electric Static Discharge) and Over Current protection.

  • Page 28: Parvus Usb/Ac97-Audiocodec Adapter

    SDATA_IN Note. Audio devices (i.e. Speaker, Microphone, MIDI device, …) cannot be directly connected to the J8 connector. The Parvus Audio CODEC Adapter board can be connected between them. Parvus USB/AC97-AudioCODEC Adapter Before using a USB and/or an Audio Device, the Parvus USB/AC97-AudioCODEC Adapter can be connected to the CPU board.

  • Page 29: J9 Ide Connector, Jp10 Ide Led Connector

    This adapter is composed of 2 functional sections: USB section, with 2 USB ports which are EMI protected and filtered, and can also supply power to the peripheral device connected (5V, 500mA); Audio section, which is equipped with the LM4549 National, an AC97 compliant I.C. The AC97 architecture separates the analog and digital functions of the PC audio system allowing both for system design flexibility and increased performance.

  • Page 30: Jp10 Ide Led Connector

    Figure 16. J9 and JP10 Connectors layout To install the hard disk, perform the following operations: Hardware installation. Connect the hard disk to the module using a data cable, and then connect the hard disk to the power supply respecting the device’s specifications. Make sure that pin 1 of connector J9 and pin 1 of the drive or drives are correctly connected.

  • Page 31: J10 Vga Connector

    J10 VGA Connector The J10 is a 5x2 pin connector with step =2.54 mm. Refer to the following table for the VGA connector assignment. VSYNC HSYNC DDC0 DDC1 GREEN Analog GREEN BLUE The following table shows the supported CRT-VGA Display Modes Table 16.

  • Page 32: J11 Auxiliary Power Connector

    J11 Auxiliary Power Connector One auxiliary connector is available on the SpacePC 1232 module. J11 is a 6x2 pin connector with 2.54-mm step used to power the module in alternative to the PC/104 bus. Auxiliary Power Check pinout and functions on the following table. Table 17.

  • Page 33: J13 Fan Power Supply Connector

    ATX Power Supply Connect pin 1 and pin 7 to the ground signal of the ATX Power Supply Unit. Connect pin 2 and pin 8 to the +5VDC source on the ATX Power Supply Unit. Connect pin 4 to the +12VDC and pin 6 to the –12VDC sources on the ATX Power Supply Unit only if requested by other boards connected to the PC/104 ISA bus (see the following note).

  • Page 34: J18 For Ethernet

    J18 for Ethernet The SpacePC 1232 module features a single-chip Fast Ethernet controller that provides 32-bit performance, 10/100Mbps auto-sensing, and full compliance with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T specifications and IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Flow Control. Ethernet connector J18 is a 5x2 pin with 2.54-mm step. Refer to the following table for the Ethernet connector assignment.
  • Page 35 It is shown below. To CPU Board Ethernet Connector Figure 21. The green led is fixed, and signals the correct connection of the module. The yellow led blinks when there is activity (data IN/OUT) on the net connection. With RJ45 connectors, only twisted pair cables can be used. Important Note.

  • Page 36: J19 Lcd-Tft Section

    J19 LCD-TFT Section LCD-TFT flat panels can be connected to connector. Table 20. Pin Number GREEN5 (MSB) GREEN0 (LSB) BLUE5 (MSB) BLUE0 (LSB) The following table shows the supported LCD-TFT video resolutions Table 21. Resolution 640x480 J19 that is a double row 20 x 2 pin with 1.25-mm step Figure 22.
  • Page 37 640x480 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 (*)- This list is not meant to be a complete list of all the possible supported TFT video Refer to Chapter 4 to get info about how to set the flat panels. For further information about other/new LCD-TFT flat panels supported or how to connect a flat panel to the CPU module, please refer to Application Note An-0031 available on the Parvus Web site contact...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4 The Setup Program

    Chapter 4 The Setup Program This chapter explains how to use and modify the setup options. These options allow configuring properly the CPU board. Note. The Setup Program can be improved to match the technical requirements.

  • Page 40: How To Use The Setup Program

    How to use the Setup program To enter in the Setup Program, reboot or switch-on your module and then press the “ F2 ” key. After waiting a few seconds the main menu will appear. The Main menu of the setup program shows a list of options that are available. A highlight shows which option is currently selected.

  • Page 41: The Setup Pages

    Press the “ ESC ” key to return to the items of the Main menu. Select “ Quit ” to exit from the Setup program. The follow screen will be displayed: Select with the “ ENTER ” key the first option Save data to EEPROM to store the parameters into the EEPROM.

  • Page 42: General Page

    General Page NOTE: The pictures below show the default configuration of the CPU Setup Program. In case of bad/wrong setup configurations, returning to this one assure the correct working. (*) An asterisk in the following tables indicates the default configuration. This page contain, as shown below, the setting for the following devices: Time Date (for the Real Time Clock)
  • Page 43 Date The date is displayed in standard format: MMM DD YYYY (month - day - year); all the three fields contain numerical values only. Floppy disks 1..4 Each system incorporates a controller capable of driving up to four floppy disks, according to the hardware mounted on-board.
  • Page 44 Option No device selected Disabled (*) Solid-state memory device - size: 2 ... 144 MB Disk On Chip PEROM 512 KB Programmable and Erasable ROM -size 512 KB SRAM 512 KB Static RAM - size 512 KB DiskOnChip Map This option allows to chose the starting address of Disk On Chip (DOC) memory window Option The starting address is 0CC000h 0CC000h...

  • Page 45: Devices Page

    RTC time test Option Normal BIOS test are used Disabled (*) Enabled Reduce set of BIOS test are used Boot Try Sequence The Boot Try Sequence allows exchanging the boot disk order among Floppy Disk 1 and Hard Disk 1. Option FD1 / HD1 (*) Bootstrap starts from the FD1 then try with HD1...
  • Page 46 Floppy Controller This option enables or disables the on-board floppy disk controller . For example, if an external floppy disk controller needs to be used, the internal one must be disabled. Option Disabled (*) Disable the on-board floppy disk controller Enabled Enable the on-board floppy disk controller •...
  • Page 47 1 MB 2 MB 4 MB (*) Network Adapter The user can manually enables or disables the on-board network adapter . Option Disabled Enabled (*) • Note: if an external network controller is connected on the ISA bus, be sure don’t use the same address space or IRQ, to avoid possible conflicts.

  • Page 48: Communications Page

    0280h Audio IRQ number Option None (*) 8 bit DMA channel Option None (*) 16 bit DMA channel Option None (*) MPU-401 This option allows enabling and disabling the MIDI emulator. Option Disabled (*) 0300h 0330h Communications Page This page concerns all the on-board communication interfaces: Serial Port1 Serial Port2 Parallel Port...
  • Page 49 Serial Ports 1 and 2 The number of serial ports is two. The Serial Port Mode is selectable (RS232, RS 422 and RS 485), like the IRQ number. Serial Port1 (J5) The user according the device connected to the interface can choose The Serial Port1 Mode . The default mode is RS232.
  • Page 50 • Note(!): IRQ 11 can’t be used by peripherals connected to the ISA BUS if the printed circuit board code ends with the letter “S” (PC100112S). If the printed circuit board code ends with the letter “A” (PC100112S), there aren’t any problems. •...

  • Page 51: Atapi Units Page

    None 7 (*) • Note: not all consecutive IRQ numbers from 3 to 15 can be used; to help the selection, the Setup program displays legal IRQ numbers only. Parallel DMA Channel Option None (*) Parallel Port Mode The user according the parallel device connected to the interface can choose The Parallel Port Mode .
  • Page 52 ATAPI unit type Option None (*) Auto CD-ROM Other • Note: when the Auto feature is selected, the BIOS ignores any other data (like Mode, Cyls, Head, etc.). Use this option for the most of hard disks or other ATAPI devices. •...
  • Page 53 Translation Mode Modern hard-disks have more cylinders than maximum number of cylinders permitted by DOS, so, theoretically, a DOS machine couldn’t use a modern big-sized hard disk. This problem is solved using a special addressing mechanism. This “mechanism” is called translation . The most common translation methods are LBA (Logical Block Addressing) and ECHS (Enhanced Cylinders - Heads - Sectors).

  • Page 54: Error Handling Page

    Detect Now Using the Detect Now option, the user can start manually the hard-disk autodetect procedure and see immediately the result, as well as the size (in Mbytes), in terms of cylinders, heads and sectors numbers. Error Handling Page Generally, in a normal desktop BIOS, when an error is encountered by the POST sequence, the bootstrap stops and waits for a reboot.

  • Page 55: Power Management

    Option Ignore The floppy disks error is ignored When a floppy disks error occurs, the system stops and waits for Prompt User (*) the user Error on Fixed Disks The user can decide for himself if a floppy disks error must stop the boot process or not. Option Ignore The fixed disks error is ignored...

  • Page 57: Chapter 5 How To Update The Bios. The Ssd

    Chapter 5 How to update the BIOS. The SSD This chapter explains how to use the BTOOL Program and gives information about the Integrated Solid State Disk. Warning: The BTOOL Program can be different for each CPU and each BIOS version. last versions visit...

  • Page 58: How To Update The Bios: The Btool Program

    How to update the BIOS: the BTOOL Program The BTOOL program is a utility used to program the BIOS (that is stored in the Flash EPROM) in the following cases: BIOS upgrade; Installation of a MiniDOS compatible program into the Flash (Integrated SSD); Installation of a BIOS Extension into the Flash.

  • Page 59: Options Explanation

    OPTIONS EXPLANATION BTOOL /S This option runs the Setup program without the necessity of rebooting the system and then pressing “F2” This option locks the setup. In this way the access to the Setup BTOO L/L Program is denied. BTOOL /U This option unlocks the setup.

  • Page 60: The Integrated Solid State Disk

    The program will store the new BIOS version. Follow all the instructions the BTOOL gives you BTOOL will inform you about the results of the operation, Power off and then power on the CPU module. The Integrated Solid State Disk A portion of the Flash EPROM can be used as an Integrated SSD.

  • Page 61: Chapter 6 Virtual Peripherals

    Chapter 6 Virtual Peripherals This chapter describes how to control the SpacePC 1232 module directly from a Laptop or a standard PC compatible computer: Use this mode when the PC/104 system doesn’t have I/O devices connected to it. The “Virtual Peripherals” mode The SpacePC 1232 module is designed to be used in industrial environments as a stand-alone module, independent from specific peripherals.

  • Page 62: Local And Redirected Peripherals

    Local and redirected peripherals In “Virtual Peripherals” mode, two types of peripherals are used: The peripheral directly connected to the module (keyboard, video interface, SSD and floppy) named “local peripherals” The Host computer’s peripherals used for the remote control of the module (keyboard, video interface and Floppy) named “remote or redirected peripheral”.
  • Page 63 Short RTS1 with CTS1 DTR1 with ) for using VP mode with SERIAL1 Short RTS2 with CTS2 DTR2 with ) for using VP mode with SERIAL2 VP mode with Parallel DOESN’T NEED ANY SHORTs Table 22. PC/104 serial interface J5 SERIAL1 DB25 PIN Nr.
  • Page 64 10,12,14,16, 18,20,22,24 (*) The “#” stands for: signal active low Pins not included in the table above are not connected IMPORTANT NOTE: The VP2000 functionality performed via the parallel cable may not work with some host computers. It is important to set the host computer parallel port to "bi-directional". Start the VP2000.EXE program (you will find it in the CPU utility CD-ROM or in www.parvus.com tech support area) on the Host computer .

  • Page 65: Important Note

    If you select the [/V] [/K] [/D] [/C] parameters, the VP connection will be performed according to the following rules: Only the selected remote peripherals are redirected in VP connection. The local peripherals connected are used according to the setup. If the floppy disks are redirected, it is not possible to use the local Host computer floppy for PC operations.

  • Page 66: Chapter 7 Watchdog Timer

    Chapter 7 Watchdog Timer This chapter describes the configuration of the Watchdog Timer with some examples. The watch dog is a part of the on–board SUPER I/O device SMSC FDC 37B782 The Super I/0 watchdog allows managing time-outs in order to seconds or minutes (depending on the Super I/O programming).

  • Page 67: Watchdog Modalities

    Watchdog modalities The watchdog function resets the board at the end of the countdown. There are two ways to program the watchdog: • Using BIOS INT 52h • Using direct Super I/O registers programming BIOS INT 52h - functions 0Ch, 0Dh, 0Eh This method can be used under DOS or under Operating Systems using the board BIOS (i.e.
  • Page 68 AL, 55h DX, AL ; Select Logical Device 8 (watch dog) ... DX, 3F0h AL, 07h DX, AL AL, 08h DX, AL ; Select the time base (seconds or minutes) ... DX, 3F0h AL, F1h DX, AL AL, DX AL, 01h AL, FEh BL, AL DX, 3F0h...

  • Page 69: Watchdog Time-Out Pin

    Watchdog time-out pin For external control purposes, the status of the watchdog time-out event is provided to connector J11 pin 9. This signal goes high when the watchdog resets the system. The software can reset this signal by setting and resetting bit 2 of the I/O port 110h. This signal is also initialized by hardware at power-on.

  • Page 70: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Many problems that you may encounter with operation of your SpacePC 1232 module are due to common errors like bad connections or wrong settings in the Setup Program. This chapter will help you for getting your system operating properly. It contains: •...

  • Page 71: Common Problems And Solutions

    Common Problems and Solutions The following table lists some of the common problems that you may encounter while using your SpacePC 1232 module, and suggests possible solutions. If you are having problems with your SpacePC 1232 module, please review this table before contacting technical support. Table 24.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting A Pc/104 System

    Temperature too high Memory address conflict I/O address conflict Keyboard interface damaged by misconnection Wrong keyboard type Two hard drives will not work, but one does Both drives configured as master Date and time not saved when power is off No backup battery Troubleshooting a PC/104 System If you have reviewed the preceding table and still cannot isolate the problem with your SpacePC...

  • Page 73: Returning For Service

    Phone: 801-483-1533 Fax: 801-483-1523 If you have a sales question, please contact your local Parvus Sales Representative or the Regional Sales Office for your area. Additional and latest information is available at Parvus website: http://www.parvus.com Returning For Service Before returning any of Parvus' products, you must contact Parvus and obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number.

  • Page 74: Appendix

    Appendix A.1 Electrical and Environmental Specifications The following section provides tables and illustrations showing the electrical, mechanical and environmental specifications for the SpacePC 1232 module. In the following tables you will find: Operating Characteristics Electrical operating characteristics Operating temperature Range Battery backup characteristics Absolute maximum ratings MTBF...

  • Page 75: Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Note. In order to ensure proper operation and good reliability up to +60°C of ambient air temperature, the Geode GX1 chip and the Geode CS5530 I/O Companion are supplied with an attached passive heat sink. Battery Backup Characteristics There is no configuration data saved by the BIOS into the CMOS Real Time Clock. Therefore, the module does not need a battery except in the case of applications that need to hold the date and time at power-off.

  • Page 76: A.2 Mechanical Dimensions

    A.2 Mechanical Dimensions CPU Dimensions The SpacePC 1232 module’s mechanical dimensions are shown in the following picture: Dimensions: 90 X 96 mm (3.6”X3.8”), height:15 mm (0.6”) Dimensions are in millimeters Figure 24. SpacePC 1232 Board dimensions...

  • Page 77: Fdd Adapter Dimensions

    Note: For further information about the mechanical dimensions of ISA and PCI buses please refer to the pc104 consortium site (www.pc104.org) FDD Adapter Dimensions In the following picture are shown the FDD Adapter mechanical dimensions: 12.7 Dimensions are in inches 43,6 41.5...

  • Page 78: Usb Audio Codec Dimensions

    USB Audio CODEC Dimensions In the following picture are shown the USB Audio CODEC mechanical dimensions: Dimensions are in millimeters Figure 25. FDD Adapter Dimensions Dimensions are in inches 95.3 91.3 22.0 10.9 13.1 13.1 13.1 14.9 75.6 82.6 91.2 Dimensions are in millimeters...

  • Page 79: Ethernet Adapter Dimensions

    Figure 26. USB Audio CODEC Dimensions Ethernet Adapter Dimensions In the following picture are shown the Ethernet Adapter mechanical dimensions: Dimensions are in inches USB Audio CODEC Dimensions 49.0 43.4 Dimensions are in millimeters...

  • Page 80: Multifunction Adapter Dimensions

    Figure 27. Ethernet Adapter Dimensions Figure 28. Figure 29. Recommended Mounting Hole Locations for Ethernet Adapter Module Multifunction Adapter Dimensions In the following picture are shown the Multifunction Adapter mechanical dimensions: Dimensions are in inches...

  • Page 81: A.3 Safety Summary

    Figure 30. Multifunction Adapter Dimensions A.3 Safety Summary The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the equipment.

  • Page 82: Do Not Substitute Parts Or Modify Equipment

    Do Not Substitute Parts or Modify Equipment Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification of the equipment. Contact Parvus technical staff or your local representative for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained. Flammability All Parvus PWBs (printed wiring boards) are manufactured by UL-recognized manufacturers, with a flammability rating of UL-V0.

  • Page 83: Reliability

    Any reference to a licensed program in this publication is not intended to state or imply that you can use only that licensed program. You can use any functionally equivalent program instead. No part of this material may be reproduced or copied in any tangible medium, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, radio, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or facsimile, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Parvus.

  • Page 85: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Acronyms and Abbreviations ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface Accelerated Graphic Port Advanced Power Management AT Attachment ATAPI ATA Packet Interface BIOS Basic I/O System Cathode Ray Tube Display Data Channel DDC2B DDC Standard, Version 2.0, Level Direct Memory Access DSTN Double Supertwisted Nematic Error Correction Code Enhanced Capabilities Port...

  • Page 86: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    For more information about this or other products in the Parvus line of embedded development tools and control systems call (801) 483-1533 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM Mountain Time, E-mail us at parvus@parvus.com or visit our web-site at: http://www.parvus.com LIMITED WARRANTY Parvus Corporation warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, and that the product meets or exceeds the current specifications published by Parvus.
  • Page 87 For further information contact: Parvus® Corporation 3222 S. Washington St. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 84115 (801) 483-1533, FAX (801) 483-1523 Web-site: Email: parvus@parvus.com http://www.parvus.com...

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