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Advantech PCM-4824 User Manual

486-based single board computer with svga/lcd interface
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486-Based Single Board
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  • Page 1 PCM-4824 486-Based Single Board Computer with SVGA/LCD Interface...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 1996. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
  • Page 3 Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: • 1 PCM-4824 All-in-One Single Board Computer • 1 utility disk with system BIOS, VGA BIOS utility programs • 1 utility disk with SVGA utility programs and drivers for Windows 3.1...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 General Information ......... 1 Introduction ................2 Features ................... 3 Specifications ................4 Standard SBC functions ............4 Local-bus flat panel/VGA interface ........5 Mechanical and environmental ..........5 Board layout and dimensions ..........6 Chapter 2 Installation ..........7 Jumpers and connectors ............
  • Page 5 VGA interface connections ..........21 CRT display connector (CN8) ..........21 Flat panel display connector (CN1) ........22 Chapter 3 Software Configuration ......23 Introduction ................24 Utility disk ................24 VGA display software configuration ........25 Connections for four standard LCDs ......... 27 Connections to Sharp LM64183P (640 x 480 DSTN MONO LCD) ........
  • Page 6 Main power connector (J14) ..........63 IDE hard drive connector (CN2) ......... 63 COM1 RS-232 serial port (CN6) ........64 Appendix C Digital Input and Output Operation ... 65 Digital input and output operation ........66 PCM-4824 Digital I/O Interface Specifications ....67...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 General Information

    General Information This chapter gives background informa- tion on the PCM-4824. Sections include: • Card specifications • Card layout and dimensions...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    You can change the display BIOS simply by programming the Flash chip. If you need any additional functions, the PCM-4824 has an on- board expansion bus connector for future upgrades. PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 9: Features

    Features • Ultra-compact size single board computer as small as a 3 1/2" hard disk drive (145 mm x 102 mm) • Supports 486 CPUs up to DX4-120, and 5x86 CPUs • Up to 32 MB on-board EDO/Page-mode DRAM • Local-bus SVGA display controller (LCD, EL and CRT displays), flat panel type configured by programming the Flash chip •...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    • Serial ports: One serial RS-232 port, one serial RS-232/422/485 port. Two 16550 serial UARTs • Keyboard/mouse connector: Mini-DIN connector supports standard PC/AT keyboard and a PS/2 mouse • Power management: Supports power saving modes including Normal/Conserve/Doze/Standby/Suspend modes. APM 1.1 compliant PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 11: Local-Bus Flat Panel/Vga Interface

    Local-bus flat panel/VGA interface • Chipset: C&T 65545 • Display memory: 512 KB DRAM (standard) • Hardware Windows Acceleration: 32-bit graphics engine with hardware line drawing and 64 x 64 x 2 hardware cursor • Display type: Supports CRT and flat panel (EL, LCD and gas plasma flat panel) display.

  • Page 12: Board Layout And Dimensions

    Board layout and dimensions PCM-4824 dimensions PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation

    Installation This chapter tells how to set up the PCM-4824 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

    System clock setting System clock setting System clock setting CPU type select CPU power supply CPU type select CPU power supply CPU clock select (Cyrix only) DIO port select CMOS setup COM2 RS-232/422/485 select Reset switch Power connector 8 PCM-4824 User's Manual...
  • Page 15 Connectors Label Function Flat panel display connector IDE hard disk connector Serial port COM2 (RS-232/422/485) Digital I/O Port Expansion bus connector Serial port COM1 (RS-232) Keyboard and mouse connector CRT display connector LED1 Power LEO (yellow) Hard disk active LED (green) Chapter 2 Installation 9...

  • Page 16: Locating Jumpers

    Locating jumpers 10 PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 17: Locating Connectors

    Locating connectors Chapter 2 Installation 11...

  • Page 18: Setting Jumpers

    If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your local distributor or sales representa- tive before you make any changes. Generally, you simply need a standard cable to make most connec- tions. 12 PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 19: Safety Precautions

    Installing the CPU The PCM-4824 all-in-one SBC supports most 486 CPUs. The system's performance depends on the CPU you choose. You can install or upgrade the CPU in the board's PGA socket by follow- ing the procedures outlined below.

  • Page 20: Installing A Cpu

    When you install a new CPU, you may have to adjust other settings on the board, such as CPU type and CPU clock to accom- modate it. Make sure that the settings are correct for your CPU. Improper settings may damage the CPU. 14 PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 21: Cpu Type Select (J1-J9)

    CPU type select (J1-J9) The following chart shows the proper jumper settings for their respec- tive CPUs. CPU type select Intel 486DX-25 (5V) Intel 486DX-33 (5V) Intel 486DX2-50 Intel 486DX2-66 (5V) J1 J5 J7 J1 J5 J7 J2 J3 J4 J8 J2 J3 J4 J8 Intel 486DX4-100 Cyrix 486DX2-V80GP (4.0V)
  • Page 22 J2 J3 J4 J8 J9 J2 J3 J4 J8 J9 Cyrix 5x86-120 AMD 5x86-P75 J1 J5 J7 J1 J5 J7 J2 J3 J4 J8 J9 J2 J3 J4 J8 J9 TI 486DX-66 J1 J5 J7 J2 J3 J4 J8 J9 16 PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 23: Cpu Power Supply Select (J6, J8)

    CPU power supply select (J6, J8) J6 and J8 must be set to match the CPU type. The chart below shows the proper jumper settings for their respective V CPU power supply select *3.3 V 3.45 V — CPU clock select (J2, J3, J4) J2, J3 and J4 are used to synchronize the CPU clock with the CPU type.

  • Page 24: Installing Dram (Simms)

    4. Gently push the SIMM into a perpendicular position until the clips on the ends of the SIMM sockets snap into place. 5. Check to ensure that the SIMM is correctly seated and all connector contacts touch. The SIMM should not move around in its socket. 18 PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 25: Ide Hard Drive Connector (Cn2)

    IDE hard drive connector (CN2) The built-in Enhanced IDE (Integrated Device Electronics) controller supports up to two IDE devices, including CD-ROM drives, tape backup drives, a large hard disk drive and other IDE devices. It also supports faster data transfer rates and allows the IDE hard disk drive to exceed 528 MB.

  • Page 26: Keyboard And Ps/2 Connector (Cn7)

    POST (power-on-self- test). Power connector (J14) Main power connector, +5V, +12V (J14) Supplies main power to the PCM-4824 (+5 V) and devices that require +12 V. Serial ports (CN6, CN3) The PCM-4824 offers two serial ports: one RS-232 and one RS- 232/422/485.

  • Page 27: Vga Interface Connections

    2E8~3F8 IRQ3 VGA interface connections The PCM-4824 board's SVGA interface can drive conventional CRT isplays and is capable of driving a wide range of flat panel displays, including electroluminescent (EL), gas plasma, passive LCD and active LCD displays. The card has two connectors to support these displays, one for standard CRT VGA monitors and one for flat panel displays.

  • Page 28: Flat Panel Display Connector (Cn1)

    (+12 V) present on CN2 depend on the supply connected to the board. The PCM-4824 provides a bias control signal on CN1 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 29: Chapter 3 Software Configuration

    Software Configuration This chapter details the software configu- ration information. It shows you how to configure the card to match your applica- tion requirements. AWARD System BIOS is covered in Chapter 4. Sections include: • LCD display configuration • Connections for four standard LCDs...

  • Page 30: Introduction

    Introduction The PCM-4824 system BIOS and custom drivers are located in a 128 Kbyte, 32-pin Flash ROM device, designated U13. 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 31: Vga Display Software Configuration

    This program allows you to combine your own VGA BIOS with system BIOS (4824_SYS.BIN). VGA display software configuration The PCM-4824 on-board VGA/LCD interface supports a wide range of popular LCD, EL, gas plasma flat panel displays and traditional analog CRT monitors. The interface can drive CRT displays with resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 16 colors.
  • Page 32 1. Apply power to the PCM-4824 with a color TFT display attached. This is the default setting for the PCM-4824. Ensure that the AWDFLASH.EXE and *.BIN files are located in the working drive. NOTE: Ensure that you do not run AWDFLASH.EXE while your system is operating in EMM386 mode.

  • Page 33: Connections For Four Standard Lcds

    This configuration will remain the same until you run the AWDFLASH.EXE program and change the settings. Connections for four standard LCDs Connections to Sharp LM64183P (640 x 480 DSTN MONO LCD) LM64P83 PCM-4824 CN1 Pin name Pin name CN1-1 CN1-2 CN1-3...

  • Page 34: Connections To Planar El (640 X 480 Ad4 El)

    Pin name — — — — — — — — VCLK ASHFCLK /BLANK — — — — — — SELFTST COLMAP ENABLE — — RESERVED — — /LOWPOW — — 31,32 — — RESERVED — — — — PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 35: Connections To Toshiba Ltm09C016 (640 X 480 Tft Color Lcd)

    Connections to Toshiba LTM09C016 (640 x 480 TFT Color LCD) LTM09C016 PCM-4824 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 36: Connections To Sharp Lm64C142 (640 X 480 Dstn Color Lcd)

    Pin name 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 PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Award Bios Setup

    Award BIOS Setup This chapter describes how to set BIOS configuration data.

  • Page 38: System Test And Initialization

    3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased. The PCM-4824 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 39: Award Bios Setup

    AWARD BIOS setup ROM ISA BIOS (2C4L6AKH) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. STANDARD CMOS SETUP PASSWORD SETTING BIOS FEATURES SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SAVE & EXIT SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP EXIT WITHOUT SAVING LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS ESC: QUIT : SELECT ITEM F10: Save &...

  • Page 40: Standard Cmos Setup

    Other Memory : 384K Halt On : All Errors Total Memory : 4096K ESC : Quit : Select Item PU / PD / + / - : Modify : Help (Shift)F2 : Change Color CMOS setup screen PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 41: Bios Features Setup

    BIOS features setup By choosing the BIOS FEATURES 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-4824. ROM ISA BIOS (2C4L6AKH) BIOS FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

  • Page 42: Chipset Features Setup

    Burst Write : Disabled CPU Write Back Cache : Disabled Esc : Quit : Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults CHIPSET features setup PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    Power management setup By choosing the POWER MANAGEMENT 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-4824. ROM ISA BIOS (2C4L6AKH) CMOS SETUP UTILITY POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP...

  • Page 44: Load Bios Defaults

    LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS loads 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-4824 on. ROM ISA BIOS (2C4L6AKH) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

  • Page 45: Change Password

    Change password To change the password, choose the PASSWORD SETTING option form the Setup main menu and press <Enter>. 1. If the CMOS is bad or this option has never been used, there is default password which is stored in the ROM. The screen will display the following messages: Enter Password: Press <Enter>.

  • Page 46: Auto Detect Hard Disk

    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. PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 47: Chapter 5 Svga Setup

    SVGA Setup The PCM-4824 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 48: Simultaneous Display Mode

    Both CRT and panel displays can be used simultaneously. The PCM-4824 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 49: 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 50: 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. PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 51: 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 52 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 PCM-4824 User's Manual...
  • Page 53 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 54: 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. PCM-4824 User's Manual...
  • Page 55 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 56: 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. PCM-4824 User's Manual...
  • Page 57 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 58: 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. PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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. PCM-4824 User's Manual...
  • Page 61 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 63: Appendix A The Expansion Bus

    The Expansion Bus This appendix provides the basic informa- tion on the PCM-4824 expansion bus.

  • Page 64: Pcm-4824 Expansion Bus

    PCM-4824 Expansion Bus The PCM-4824 board's expansion bus interface gives you the flexibility to attach other customized hardware or industry- standard PC/104 carrier modules. These modules perform the functions of traditional plug-in expansion cards, but save space and valuable slots. Several modules are available for expansion purposes.

  • Page 65: Appendix B Pin Assignments

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

  • Page 66: Crt Display Connector (Cn8)

    CRT display connector (CN8) PCM-4824 CRT display connector Signal Signal GREEN BLUE H-SYNC V-SYNC Flat panel display connector (CN1) PCM-4824 Flat panel display connector Function Function +12 V +12 V ENAVEE SHFCLK ENABKL ASHFCLK 60 PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 67: Expansion Bus Connector (Cn5)

    IRQ6 LA17 SA16 SA15 SA14 SA13 SA12 SA11 SA10 SD10 SD11 SD12 SD13 SD14 SD15 SYSCLK RESET Keyboard and mouse connector (CN7) PCM-4824 Keyboard and mouse connector Signal KB DATA MS DATA KB CLOCK MS CLOCK Appendix B Pin Assignments...

  • Page 68: Com2 Rs-232/422/485 Serial Port (Cn3)

    COM2 RS-232/422/485 serial port (CN3) PCM-4824 COM2 RS-232/422/485 serial port Signal 485 TxD+ 485 TxD- 485 RxD+ 485 RxD- DIO connnector (CN5) PCM-4824 DIO connector Signal 62 PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 69: Main Power Connector (J14)

    Main power connector (J14) PCM-4824 Main power connector Signal +12 V +5 V IDE hard drive connector (CN2) PCM-4824 IDE hard drive connector Signal Signal IDE RESET DATA 7 DATA 8 DATA 6 DATA 9 DATA 5 DATA 10 DATA 4...

  • Page 70: Com1 Rs-232 Serial Port (Cn6)

    COM1 RS-232 serial port (CN6) PCM-4824 COM1 RS-232 serial port Signal 64 PCM-4824 User's Manual...

  • Page 71: Appendix C 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-4824 board. • Digital input and output operation • Digital I/O Interface Specification...

  • Page 72: 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-4824 supports 4-channel digital input and 4-channel digital output feature. These digital input and output levels are TTL compatible.

  • Page 73: Pcm-4824 Digital I/O Interface Specifications

    PCM-4824 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)
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