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Advantech PCA-6153 Manual

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  • Page 1 PCA-6153 ® Half-size Pentium CPU Card with VGA Controller...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 1997, by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd., 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 Advantech Co., Ltd.
  • Page 3 Our dealers are trained and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your Advantech products. In fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.
  • Page 4 Product warranty Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been...
  • Page 5 Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: • 1 PCA-6153 CPU card • 1 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard & PS/2 mouse adapter • 1 Hard disk drive (IDE) interface cables (44 pin—40 pin—40 pin) •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Hardware Configuration ......1 Introduction ................2 Features .................. 3 Specifications ................. 4 Standard SBC functions ............4 PCI SVGA interface ............5 Mechanical and environmental ..........5 Board Layout: Dimensions ..........6 Board Layout: Jumper Locations ........7 Board Layout: Connector Locations .........
  • Page 7 Chapter 2: Connecting Peripherals ......15 Keyboard lock / Power LED (CN1) ......... 17 PC/104 connectors (CN2 and CN3) ......... 18 Enhanced IDE connectors (CN4) ........20 Flat panel display connector (CN5) ........21 Power connectors (CN6, CN8, CN15) ......22 Fan power supply connector (CN6) ........
  • Page 8 Chapter 4: Sotftware Configuration ......43 Introduction ................. 44 Utility disk ................44 VGA display software configuration ......... 45 Connections for four standard LCDs ....... 47 Connections to Sharp LM64183P, LM64P89 (640 x 480 DSTN MONO LCD) ........47 Connections to PLANAR EL (640 x 480 AD4 EL)............

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Hardware Configuration

    Hardware Configuration This chapter gives background informa- tion on the PCA-6153. It then shows you how to configure the card to match your application and prepare it for installation into your PC. Sections include: • Card specifications • Board layout •...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    The PCM-6153 offers all the functions of an industrial computer on a single board. For maximum performance, the PCA-6153 is also equipped with a 512 KB pipeline burst SRAM 2nd level cache memory. On-board features include one RS-232 port, one RS-232/422/485 port, one multimode parallel (SPP/EPP/ECP) port, a floppy drive controller and a keyboard and PS/2 mouse interface.

  • Page 11: Features

    Features ® • Accepts Intel Pentium 75 ~ 200 MHz, P55C, AMD K5, and Cyrix 6x86 processors. • On-board 512 KB pipeline burst SRAM cache memory • Bus-master PCI IDE controller supports two IDE devices (large hard disk, CD-ROM, tape backup, etc.) •...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    PS/2 mouse. An on-board keyboard pin header connector is also available. • PC/104 expansion: 104-pin, 16-bit PC/104 module connector • I/O bus expansion: ISA bus edge (golden finger) connector PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 13: Pci Svga Interface

    PCI SVGA interface • Controller: C&T 65545/48/50 VGA (default=65550) • Display memory: 1 MB on-board DRAM • Display resolution: - supports panel resolutions up to 1024 x 768 - supports non-interlaced CRT monitors, 1280 x 1024 with 16 colors Mechanical and environmental •...

  • Page 14: Board Layout: Dimensions

    100.91 ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ® ® ® ® ® 117.96 ® ® ® ® ® ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ 122.00 ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ® ® ® ® ® All dimensions in mm PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 15: Board Layout: Jumper Locations

    Board Layout: Jumper Locations Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration...

  • Page 16: Board Layout: Connector Locations

    Board Layout: Connector Locations CN12 CN8 CN14 CN16 CN17 CN10 CN18 CN15 CN13 CN11 SOCKET 1 SOCKET 2 PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 17: Jumpers And Connectors

    The table below lists the function of each of the board jumpers and connectors. Later sections in this chapter give instructions on setting jumpers and detailed information on each jumper setting. Chapter 2 gives instructions for connecting external devices to your card. PCA-6153 Jumpers Number Function Chipset optimal timing settings...

  • Page 18: Safety Precautions

    Keep the card in its antistatic packaging when it is not installed in the PC, and place it on a static dissipa- tive mat when you are working with it. Wear a grounding wrist strap for continuous protection. PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 19: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings This section tells how to set the jumpers to configure your card. It gives the card default configuration and your options for each jumper. After you set the jumpers and install the card, you will also need to run the BIOS Setup program (discussed in Chapter 3) to configure the serial port addresses, floppy/hard disk drive types and system operat- ing parameters.

  • Page 20: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 21: Installing Dram (Simms)

    You can use anywhere from 2 MB to 64 MB of DRAM with your PCA-6153. The card provides two 72-pin SIMM sockets that accept from 1 to 32 MB each. The sockets (numbered 1 and 2) are arranged into two banks.
  • Page 22 PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Connecting Peripherals

    Connecting Peripherals This chapter tells how to connect periph- erals, switches and indicators to the PCA- 6153 board. You can access most of the connectors from the top of the board while it is installed in the chassis. If you have a number of cards installed, or if it is otherwise difficult to access the card, you may need to partially remove the card to...
  • Page 24 The following table lists the connectors on the PCA-6153. PCA-6153 Connectors Number Function Keyboard lock/ Power LED PC/104 connector PC/104 connector Enhanced IDE connector Flat panel connector Fan power Parallel port connector (Printer) Peripheral power input connector Floppy disk drive connector...

  • Page 25: Keyboard Lock / Power Led (Cn1)

    Keyboard lock / Power LED (CN1) You can use a LED to indicate when the CPU card is on. Pin 1 on CN1 supplies the LED's power, and pin 3 is the ground. You can use a switch (or a lock) to disable the keyboard so the PC will not respond to any input.

  • Page 26: Pc/104 Connectors (Cn2 And Cn3)

    PC/104 connectors (CN2 and CN3) The PCA-6153 card's PC/104 connector lets you attach PC/104 expansion modules. These modules perform the functions of traditional plug-in expansion cards, but save space and valuable slots. Advantech modules include: • PCM-3110 PCMCIA module • PCM-3520 Flat panel / CRT VGA module •...
  • Page 27 PCA-6153 PC/104 connectors (CN2, CN3) Signal (CN2) Signal (CN3) Number Row A Row B Row C Row D IOCHCHK* RESETDRV SBHE* MEMCS16* LA23 IOCS16* IRQ9 LA22 IRQ10 LA21 IRQ11 DRQ2 LA20 IRQ12 -12V LA19 IRQ15 ENDXFR* LA18 IRQ14 +12 V...

  • Page 28: Enhanced Ide Connectors (Cn4)

    Enhanced IDE connectors (CN4) You can attach two IDE (Integrated Device Electronics) drives to the PCA-6153’s internal controller. The PCA-6153 CPU card has an EIDE connector, CN4. Wire number 1 on the cable is red or blue, the other wires are gray.

  • Page 29: Flat Panel Display Connector (Cn5)

    CN5 consists of a 44-pin, dual in-line header. Power flow (+12 V) depends on the supply connected to the board. The PCA-6153 provides a bias control signal on CN5 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 30: Power Connectors (Cn6, Cn8, Cn15)

    Peripheral power connector (CN8) Signal -5 V -12 V Main power connector, +5 V, +12 V (CN15) Supplies main power to the PCA-6153 (+5 V) and devices that require +12 V Main power connector (CN15) Signal +12 V +5 V...

  • Page 31: Parallel Port Connector (Cn7)

    Parallel port connector (CN7) The parallel port is normally used to connect the CPU card to a printer. The PCA-6153 includes an on-board parallel port, accessed through a 26-pin flat-cable connector, CN7. The card comes with an adapter cable which lets you use a traditional DB- 25 connector.

  • Page 32: Floppy Disk Drive Connector (Cn9)

    Floppy disk drive connector (CN9) You can attach up to two floppy disk drives to the PCA-6153’s on- board controller. You can use any combination of 5.25" (360 KB/1.2 MB) and/or 3.5" (720 KB/1.44/2.88 MB) drives. The card comes with a 34-pin daisy-chain drive connector cable.

  • Page 33: Serial Ports (Cn10, Cn17)

    Serial ports (CN10, CN17) The PCA-6153 offers two serial ports: COM1 in RS-232, COM2 in RS-232/422/485. These ports let you connect to serial devices (a mouse, printers, etc.) or a communication network. You can select the address for each port ( For example, 3F8H [COM1], 2F8H [COM2]) or disable it, using the BIOS Advanced Setup program, covered in Chapter 3.

  • Page 34: Rs-232/422/485 Connection (Com2)

    Chapter 1. The following table shows the pin assignments for COM2. RS-232/422/485 connector pin assignments (CN10) RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 TX - or DATA - DATA- TX + or DATA + DATA+ RX + RX - PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 35: Keyboard & Ps/2 Mouse Connectors (Cn11, Cn18)

    Keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors (CN11, CN18) The PCA-6153 board provides a keyboard connector. A 6-pin mini-DIN connector (CN18) on the card mounting bracket supports single-board computer applications. The card comes with an adapter to convert from the 6-pin mini-DIN connector to a standard DIN connector and PS/2 mouse connector.

  • Page 36: Front Panel Connectors (Cn12, Cn13, Cn14)

    Pressing the button will reset the computer. The switch should be rated for 10 mA, 5 V. Speaker (CN14) The PCA-6153 can drive an 8 W speaker at 0.5 watts. CN14 pins 1, 4 ensure that alternatives to this specification do not overload the card.

  • Page 37: Vga Display Connector (Cn16)

    VGA display connector (CN16) The PCA-6153 provides a VGA controller for high resolution VGA interface. CN16 is a DB-15 connector for VGA monitor input. VGA display connector (CN16) Signal Signal Green Blue H-Sync V-Sync Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals...
  • Page 38 PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3: Award Bios Setup

    Award BIOS Setup This chapter describes how to set the card’s BIOS configuration data. Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup...

  • Page 40: Award Bios Setup

    This type of information is stored in battery-backed RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. Entering setup Turning on the computer and pressing <DEL> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 41: Standard Cmos Setup

    Standard CMOS setup Choose the “STANDARD CMOS SETUP” option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN Menu, and the screen below is displayed. This standard Setup Menu allows users to configure system components such as date, time, hard disk drive, floppy drive, display, and memory. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5IHAK9) STANDARD CMOS SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

  • Page 42: Bios Features Setup

    The “BIOS FEATURES SETUP” screen appears when this item is selected from the CMOS SETUP UTILITY Menu. It allows the user to configure the PCA-6153 according to their particular requirements. Below are some major items that are provided in the BIOS...
  • Page 43 Virus Warning During and after the system boots up, any attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive will halt the system. In this case, a warning message will be displayed. You can run an anti-virus program to locate the problem. If Virus Warning is Disabled, no warning message will appear if anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition.
  • Page 44 Typematic Rate: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30. Typematic Delay (msec) When holding down a key, the Typematic Delay is the time interval between the appearance of the first and second characters. The input values (msec) for this category are: 250, 500, 750, 1000. PCA-6153 User's Manual...
  • Page 45 Security Option This setting allows users to restrict access to BIOS Setup. A user- defined password limits access according to the options listed below. System The system will not boot, and access to Setup is denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

  • Page 46: Chipset Features Setup

    PU/PD/+/- : Modify CPU to PCI Post Write : 3T F5 : Old Values <Shift>F2 : Color CPU to PCI Burst Mem. WR: Disabled F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults CHIPSET features setup PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 47: Power Management Setup

    Note 1: The default values of DRAM timing will be changed under different CPU configurations. Power management setup The power management setup controls the CPU cards’ “green” features. The following screen shows the manufacturer’s default. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5IFAK9) POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

  • Page 48: Pci Configuration Setup

    These default values are loaded automatically if the stored record created by the Setup program becomes corrupted (and therefore unusable). Load setup defaults “LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS” loads the values required by the system for maximum performance. PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 49: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled Enable IDE HDD Block Mode. BIOS will detect the block size of the HDD and send a block command automatically. Disabled Disable IDE HDD Block Mode Note 1: If you enable the IDE HDD block mode, the enhanced IDE drive will be enabled Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup...

  • Page 50: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    This record is required for the system to operate. Exit without saving Selecting this option and pressing the [Enter] key lets you exit the Setup program without recording any new values or changing old ones. PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4: Sotftware 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 52: Introduction

    Introduction The PCA-6153 system BIOS and custom drivers are located in a 128 Kbyte, 32-pin Flash ROM device, designated U11. 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 53: Vga Display Software Configuration

    This program allows you to combine your own VGA BIOS with system BIOS (6153_SYS.BIN). VGA display software configuration The PCA-6153 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 1280 x 1024 in 16 colors.
  • Page 54 1. Apply power to the PCA-6153 with a color TFT display attached. This is the default setting for the PCA-6153. 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 55: Connections For Four Standard Lcds

    Connections for four standard LCDs Connections to Sharp LM64183P, LM64P89 (640 x 480 DSTN MONO LCD) LM64P83 PCA-6153 CN5 Pin name Pin name CN1-1 CN1-2 CN1-3 SHFCLK CN1-4 DISP +5 V CN1-5 +5 V CN1-6 CN1-7 -17 V (external power)*...

  • Page 56: Connections To Planar El (640 X 480 Ad4 El)

    Pin name — — — — — — — — VCLK ASHFCLK /BLANK — — — — — — SELFTST COLMAP ENABLE — — RESERVED — — /LOWPOW — — 31,32 — — RESERVED — — — — PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 57: Connections To Toshiba Ltm10C042 (640 X 480 Tft Color Lcd)

    Connections to Toshiba LTM10C042 (640 x 480 TFT Color LCD) Toshiba LTM10C042 PCA-6153 CN5 Pin name Pin name SHFCLK ENAB +5 V +5 V Chapter 4 Software Configuration...

  • Page 58: 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 PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 59: Chapter 5 : Pci Svga Setup

    PCI SVGA Setup The PCA-6153 features an on-board PCI flat panel/VGA interface. This chapter provides instructions for installing and operating the software included on the display driver diskette. Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup...

  • Page 60: Before You Begin

    To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display device drivers and utility software, you should read the instructions in this chapter carefully. The enhanced display drivers for the PCA-6153 board are located on the software installation diskette. You must install the drivers and utility software by using the supplied...

  • Page 61: Installation

    Both CRT and panel displays can be used simultaneously. The PCA-6153 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.

  • Page 62: Driver Installation

    At this point the setup program locates the directory where Windows is installed. For proper operation, the drivers must be installed in the Windows subdirectory. Press <ENTER> to complete the installation. Once completed, the PCA-6153 User's Manual...
  • Page 63 Display Driver Control Panel appears on the screen. This Control Panel allows you to select and load the installed drivers. Another method of installing these drivers is through the File Manager. Click on Drive A:. Then double-click on SETUP.EXE to begin installation. Changing Display Drivers in Windows To change display drivers in Windows, select the Windows Setup icon from the Main window.

  • Page 64: 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 PCA-6153 User's Manual...
  • Page 65 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 66: Windows 95 Drivers Setup Procedure

    Video Accelerator driver will appear at the end of Models list box. Scroll to the end of the list box and double click on the driver. 3.Once the installation is complete, the system must be shut down and restarted. PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 67: Os/2 Drivers Setup Procedure

    Step 3 1.Upon restarting your computer, select the desired display settings from the Display property dialog box. 2.Click on Test to test the newly selected graphics mode. A color test screen should appear, followed by the Testing Mode window. 3.Click on Yes to continue. The Display Settings Change window will appear.

  • Page 68: Selecting Monitor Type

    The following steps can be performed to select monitor type. This section applies only after installation, or when a different monitor is used. PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 69: Selecting Screen Resolution/Refresh Rate

    1. Open the OS/2 System folder. 2. Open the System Setup folder. 3. Open the System object. 4. When the System - Settings notebook appears, select the Screen tab. This will take you to page 2 of the settings. 5. On Screen page 2, select your monitor type from the Display Name list.

  • Page 70: Installation Notes

    “corrupted” display. This is normal, as the configuration process is doing Video BIOS mode sets to determine which screen resolutions BIOS supports. This configuration information is then used to provide the System-Settings Resolution and Refresh selections. PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 71: Appendix A: Programming Thewatchdog Timer

    Programming the Watchdog Timer The PCA-6153 is equipped with a watchdog timer that resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if processing comes to a standstill for whatever reason. This feature ensures system reliability in industrial standalone and unmanned environments.

  • Page 72: Programming The Watchdog Timer

    Step 3 Out 443h, data REM Reset the timer Step 4 Your application task #2 Step 5 Out 443h, data REM Reset the timer Step 6 in 043h, REM Disable the watchdog timer Data Values 1 sec. 2 sec. 3 sec. 4 sec. 63 sec. PCA-6153 User's Manual...

  • Page 73: Appendix B: System I/O Ports Addresses

    System I/O Ports Addresses...
  • Page 74 Prototype card 360-36F Reserved Secondary IDE controller 378-37F Parallel printer port (LPT2) 380-38F SDLC, bisynchronous 2 3A0-3AF Bisynchronous 1 3B0-3BB VGA 3BC-3BF Parallel printer port (LPT1) 3C0-3DF 3F0-3F7 Floppy disk controller Primary IDE controller 3F8-3FF Serial port 1 PCA-6153 User's Manual...

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