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AMD Geode LX 800 3.5” SBC, Ultra Low Power, Fanless Design with CPU, UXGA/LCD, 10/100 Ethernet and Mini-PCI Interface. USER MANUAL Version 1. 0...
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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 hi m own expense. A830 SBC User Manual...
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. 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.
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Packing List Before using A830 SBC, please make sure that all the items listed below are present in your package 1 x A830 Motherboard 1 x User Manual 1 x User’s Manual & Driver CD 1 x 44pin HDD IDE Cable...
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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. A830 SBC User Manual...
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Revision History Version Date Note Author 2006.07.25 First Version Tin Lai 2007.11.19 Revise 2.6.4 Aladin Huang A830 SBC User Manual...
ITHOUT AVING CHAPTER 4 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTA LLATION ..............41 CMOS F ....................41 TANDARD EATURES ....................... 43 URTHER NFORMATION CHAPTER 5 ETHERNET DRIVER INSTALLATION .............. 45 ........................45 NTRODUCTION ..................46 NSTALLATION OF THERNET RIVER A830 SBC User Manual...
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VGA DRIVER INSTALLAT ION ................49 ........................49 NTRODUCTION VGA D ....................49 NSTALLATION OF RIVER ......................51 URTHER INFORMATION CHAPTER 7 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALL ATION............... 53 ........................53 NTRODUCTION .................... 54 NSTALLATION OF UDIO RIVER ......................56 URTHER NFORMATION VIII A830 SBC User Manual...
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This chapter includes A830 Motherboard background information. Sections include: A830 SBC Introduction A830 SBC Feature A830 SBC Specifications A830 SBC Function Block A830 SBC Board Dimensions A830 SBC User Manual...
Integrated TFT LCD Interface/ VGA Function 1 x DDR SODIMM, max. 1 GB Integrated 10 / 100 Mbps Base T Ethernet 1 x Mini PCI, 1 x Type I/II CF socket, 4 x COM, 4 x USB2.0 A830 SBC User Manual...
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: Relative humidity, non-condensing A830 SBC User Manual...
1.5 A830 SBC Board dimensions A830 SBC User Manual...
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This chapter provides information on how to use the jumps and connectors on the A830 Motherboard. The Sections include: Memory Module Installation I / O Equipment Installation Setting the Jumpers Connectors on A830 Motherboard A830 SBC User Manual...
SODIMM is properly seated. Caution The SODIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the development board and the SODIMM if the SODIMM is forced into the slot at the incorrect orientation. A830 SBC User Manual...
The Motherboard has one VGA port that can be connected to an external CRT/ L CD monitor. Use VGA cable to connect to an external CRT / LCD monitor, and connect the power cable to the outlet. The VGA connector is a standard 15 -pin D-SUB connector. A830 SBC User Manual...
Clear CMOS 2 Short 3 2.4.2 JP10: LCD Panel Voltage Select 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 A830 SBC User Manual...
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JP15 can be configured to operate in 5Volts / 3.3Vol ts mode. Select 5V when connect to HDD device, and select 3.3V when connect to Compact Flash device. 5.0 Volts 3.3 Volts Pin# Functions 1 Short 2 5 Volts Selected 2 Short 3 3.3 Volts Selected A830 SBC User Manual...
Compact Flash Type II connector 5V/12V output connector DF11-8DP-2DSA 12V output connector JST-B2B-PH-KL 5V output connector JST-B2B-PH-KL J24* External DC input connector DF11-8DP-2DSA * Not Default Connector and J24 connector is used for Panel PC system. A830 SBC User Manual...
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Pin No. SYMBOL +12 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts Ground Brightness Control Ground On/Off 2.5.2 CN4: TFT LCD Output Connector Hirose_DF13-40DP-1.25V Pin No. SYMBOL Pin No SYMBOL Panel Power V-Sync Panel Power H-Sync Panel Power PCLK A830 SBC User Manual...
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2.5.3 JP9: External Brightness VR Hirose_JST-B3B-PH-KL Pin No. SYMBOL 5 Volts VR Out 2.5.4 J9: Serial Port 3 Connector 2x5 pin header, pitch 2.54 mm Pin No. SYMBOL GROUND N.C. A830 SBC User Manual...
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USB # 3 Ground USB # 4 Ground 2.5.8 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. A830 SBC User Manual...
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Reset Button HD Led HD LED# PWR LED Ground Volume Control + Volume Control - Brightness Control + Brightness Control - *Not Default Setting 2.5.10 J16: RTC BAT. Connector DF-13-2P-1.25H Pin No. SYMBOL Ground Battery +3.0V A830 SBC User Manual...
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2.5.11 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. 2.5.12 J21: 5V/12V Output Connector DF11-8DP-2DSA Pin No. SYMBOL A830 SBC User Manual...
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2.5.13 J22: 12V Output Connector JST-B2B-PH-KL Pin No. SYMBOL 2.5.14 J23: 5V Output Connector JST-B2B-PH-KL Pin No. SYMBOL A830 SBC User Manual...
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This chapter describes how to set BIOS configuration A830 SBC User Manual...
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.
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. A830 SBC User Manual...
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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 i n the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. A830 SBC User Manual...
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 A830 SBC User Manual...
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Head 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. A830 SBC User Manual...
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Min = 0, Max = 65535 Sector Number of sector per-track. Min = 0, Max = 255 A830 SBC User Manual...
The choice: Enabled or Disa bled Default: Disabled CPU Internal Cache All processors that can be installed in this motherboard use internal level of L1 cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value for better performance. A830 SBC User Manual...
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If you have installed 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. The choice: Setup or System Default: Setup A830 SBC User Manual...
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 A830 SBC User Manual...
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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 A830 SBC User Manual...
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) A830 SBC User Manual...
If the item is set to Delay 4 seconds, then you have to hold the power button down for 4 seconds to cause a s oftware power down. The choice: Delay 4 Sec. or Instant -Off Default: Instant-Off A830 SBC User Manual...
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. A830 SBC User Manual...
CPU temperature has reach to the value you have set. Disabled 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 A830 SBC User Manual...
When you press <Enter> on this it em, 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. A830 SBC User Manual...
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. A830 SBC User Manual...
The next time you turn on your computer, the BIOS co nfigures your system according to the Setup selections recorded in he CMOS memory of the chipset. After saving the values the system is restarted again. A830 SBC User Manual...
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. A830 SBC User Manual...
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This chapter offers informatio n on the chipset software installation utility. Sections include: Installation of Chipset Utility Further Information A830 SBC User Manual...
Step.1. After finishing the O.S. installation, insert the driver C D. 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. A830 SBC User Manual...
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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. A830 SBC User Manual...
Step.5. Click Finish to finish the driver installation. 4.2 Further Information Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw A830 SBC User Manual...
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This chapter offers information on the Etherne t. Sections include: Introduction Installation of Ethernet Driver Further Information A830 SBC User Manual...
The Ethernet port provides a On -board standard RJ-45 connector. The device supports the PCI 10/100Mbps Ethernet interface supports for host communications with power management, and is compliant with the IEEE 802.3 specification for 10/100Mbps. A830 SBC User Manual...
Realtek RTL8100CL -LF LAN drivers. You will quickly complete the installation. Setp.1. Insert the CD that comes with the motherboard. Open the file document “ A830_LAN_649” and click on “Setup.exe” to exe cute the setup. Setp.2. Click on “Next“ to install driver. A830 SBC User Manual...
Setp.3. Click “Finish” and restart the computer for new settings to take effect. 5.3 Further Information The Realtek web site: http://www.realtek.com.tw Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw A830 SBC User Manual...
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This chapter offers information on the VGA. Sections include: Introduction Installation of VGA Further Information A830 SBC User Manual...
The Panel resolution supports up to 1280 x 1024 @18bpp or 24bpp. 6.2 Installation of VGA Driver To install the VGA drivers, follow the steps below to proceed with the installation. Step.1. Open the device manager, choose “VGA Controller” and click on “Properties”. A830 SBC User Manual...
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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”. A830 SBC User Manual...
Step.5. Click on “Continue Anyway” to go on. Step.6. Click “Finish” to finish the driver installation. 6.3 Further information Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw A830 SBC User Manual...
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This chapter offers information on the Audio. Sections include: Introduction Installation of AUDIO Further Information A830 SBC User Manual...
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. A830 SBC User Manual...
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”. A830 SBC User Manual...
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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. A830 SBC User Manual...
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