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- Page 1 AR-B1551 INDUSTRIAL GRADE CPU BOARD User’ s Guide Edition: 1.33 Book Number: AR-B1551-05.0923...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
AR-B1551 User’s Guide Table of Contents 0. PREFACE ............................3 0.1 COPYRIGHT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER............................3 0.2 WELCOME TO THE AR-B1551 CPU BOARD..........................3 0.3 BEFORE YOU USE THIS GUIDE ..............................3 0.4 RETURNING YOUR BOARD FOR SERVICE..........................3 0.5 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND USER COMMENTS .........................3 0.6 ORGANIZATION ....................................4... - Page 4 AR-B1551 User’s Guide 5.7 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ..............................35 5.8 PASSWORD SETTING ..................................36 5.8.1 Setting Password..................................36 5.8.2 Password Checking.................................36 5.9 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION ................................36 5.10 BIOS EXIT ....................................36 5.10.1 Save & Exit Setup..................................36 5.10.2 Exit Without Saving ................................36...
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Page 5: Preface
0.3 BEFORE YOU USE THIS GUIDE Please refer to the Chapter 3, “Setting Up The System” in this guide, if you have not already installed AR-B1551. Check the packing list before you install and make sure the accessories are completely included. -
Page 6: Organization
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 0.6 ORGANIZATION This manual covers the following topics (see the Table of Contents for a detailed listing): Chapter 1, “Overview”, provides an overview of the system features and packing list. Chapter 2, “System Controller” describes the major structure. -
Page 7: Overview
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 1. OVERVIEW This is a AR-B1551 Pentium Grade CPU Board with VGA, Ethernet, SSD, LCD, Audio. This chapter provides an overview of your system features and capabilities. The following topics are covered: Specification Packing List Features 1.1 SPECIFICATION CPU: Cyrix GX1 BGA 300MHz. -
Page 8: Packing List
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 1.2 PACKING LIST Some accessories are included with the system. Before you begin installing your AR-B1551 board, take a moment to make sure that the following items have been included inside the AR-B1551 package. The quick setup manual... -
Page 9: System Controller
Parallel Port 2.1 MICROPROCESSOR The AR-B1551 uses the NS GEODE GX1 CPU, it is an advanced 32-bit x86 compatible processor offering high performance, fully accelerated 2D graphics, a 64-synchronous DRAM controller and a PCI bus controller, all on a single chip. This latest generation of the MediaGX processor enables a new class of premium performance notebook/desktop, and IPC computer designs. -
Page 10: Keyboard Controller
2.4 INTERRUPT CONTROLLER The equivalent of two 8259 Programmable Interrupt Controllers (PIC) are included on the AR-B1551 board. They accept requests from peripherals, resolve priorities on pending interrupts in service, issue interrupt requests to the CPU, and provide vectors which are used as acceptance indices by the CPU to determine which interrupt service routine to execute. -
Page 11: I/O Port Address Map
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 2.4.1 I/O Port Address Map Hex Range Device 000-01F DMA controller 1 020-021 Interrupt controller 1 022-023 Cyrix CS5530 040-04F Timer 1 050-05F Timer 2 060-06F 8042 keyboard/controller 070-071 Real-time clock (RTC), non-maskable interrupt (NMI) 080-09F DMA page registers... -
Page 12: Real-Time Clock And Non-Volatile Ram
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 2.4.2 Real-Time Clock and Non-Volatile RAM The AR-B1551 contains a real-time clock compartment that maintains the date and time in addition to storing configuration information about the computer system. It contains 14 bytes of clock and control registers and 114 bytes of general purpose RAM. -
Page 13: Serial Port
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 2.5 SERIAL PORT The ACEs (Asynchronous Communication Elements ACE1 to ACE4) are not only used to convert parallel data to a serial format on the transmit side but also used to convert serial data to parallel on the receiver side. The serial format, in order of transmission and reception, is a start bit, followed by five to eight data bits, a parity bit (if programmed) and one, 1.5 (in a five-bit format only) or two stop bits (in a 6,7, or 8-bit format). - Page 14 AR-B1551 User’s Guide (5) Line Control Register (LCR) Bit 0: Word Length Select Bit 0 (WLS0) Bit 1: Word Length Select Bit 1 (WLS1) WLS1 WLS0 Word Length 5 Bits 6 Bits 7 Bits 8 Bits Bit 2: Number of Stop Bit (STB)
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Page 15: Parallel Port
AR-B1551 User’s Guide Desired Baud Rate Divisor Used to Generate 16x Clock 1200 1800 2400 3600 4800 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 115200 Serial Port Divisor Latch 2.6 PARALLEL PORT (1) Register Address Port Address Read/Write Register base + 0... - Page 16 AR-B1551 User’s Guide Bit 7: This signal may become active during data entry, when the printer is off-line during printing, or when the print head is changing position or in an error state. When Bit 7 is active, the printer is busy and cannot accept data.
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Page 17: Setting Up The System
System Setting 3.1 OVERVIEW AR-B1551 is a Pentium Grade CPU Board with Ethernet, DOC, SSD, and Compact Flash (optional) functions. This section provides the hardware’s jumper settings, the connectors’ locations, and the pin assignments. The #1 pin assignments have all been designed on the right side of the board with a “block” indication on the diagram. -
Page 18: Hard Disk (Ide) Connector
Hard Disk (IDE1) Connector 3.2.2 FDD Port Connector (FDD) The AR-B1551 provides a 34-pin header type connector for supporting up to two floppy disk drives. To enable or disable the floppy disk controller, please use the BIOS Setup program. Figure 0-1 CN3: FDD Port connector... -
Page 19: Network Setting (Lan1)
To use the PS/2 interface, the connector for the PS/2 KB/mouse is a Mini-DIN 6-pin connector. This adapter cable is mounted on a bracket and is included in your AR-B1551 package. Pin assignments for the PS/2 port connector are as follows:... -
Page 20: Reset Header (Rst)
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 3.2.6 Reset Header (RST) The RST is a reset switch. Shorting these two pins will reset the system. SW PUSHBUTTON 3.2.7 Power Connector (PWR4, PWR8) (1) 8-Pin Power Connector (PWR8) PWR8 is an 8-pin power connector. You can directly connect the power supply to the onboard power connector for stand-alone applications. -
Page 21: Lcd Supported Voltage Select (Jp2)
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 3.2.9 LCD Supported Voltage Select (JP2) 3.3V Factory Preset Figure 0-4 JP2: LCD Supported Voltage Select 3.2.10 LCD Panel Display Connector (LCD1) Attach a display panel connector to this 44-pin connector with pin assignments as shown below:... -
Page 22: Usb Connector(Usb1)
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 3.2.12 USB Connector(USB1) 2 4 6 8 10 USB1 1 3 5 7 9 Description Description USB1V USB2V USBD1F- USBD2F- USBD1F+ USBD2F+ CASE CASE 3.2.13 PC104 Connector (1) 64-Pin PC/104 Connector Bus A & B (PC1A) 64-Pin PC/104 Connector... -
Page 23: Parallel Port Connector (Lpt)
AR-B1551 User’s Guide (2) 40-Pin PC/104 Connector Bus C & D (PC1B) 40 Pin PC/104 Connector PC1B --- GND SBHE --- -MEMCS16 LA23 --- -IOCS16 LA22 --- IRQ10 LA21 --- IRQ11 LA20 --- IRQ12 LA19 --- IRQ15 LA18 --- IRQ14... -
Page 24: Ir. Header (Ir)
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 3.2.15 IR. Header (IR) The Infra-red Header pins assignments are as follow: 1 VCC 2 NOT USED 3 IRRX 4 GND 5 IRTX 3.2.16 Ext. Battery (JP5) 1 EXBAT (3.6V) 2 GND 3.2.17 Battery Jumper (JP1) 1 EXBAT... -
Page 25: Touch Screen Connector (T.s.1 & T.s.2)
Step 1: Use JP4 to select the correct D.O.C. memory address. Step 2: Insert programmed DiskOnChip into sockets U22 setting as DOC. Step 3: Line up and insert the AR-B1551 card into slot of your computer. Factory Preset Figure 0-9 JP4: D.O.C. Memory Address Select... -
Page 26: 26-Pin Audio Connector (Audio1)
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 3.2.21 26-Pin Audio Connector (AUDIO1) Audio Connector Signal Signal CDINL LININL CDINR LININR LINOUTL MICIN LINOUTR PCBEEP GNDAUD GNDAUD GNDAUD Table 0-5 Audio Connector Pin Assignment 3.2.22 LVDS Connector (LVDS1) LVDS1 Signal LVDS1 Signal TXOUT0- TXOUT0+ TXOUT1-... -
Page 27: Watchdog Timer
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 3.3 WATCHDOG TIMER This section describes how to use the Watchdog Timer disabled, enabled, and trigger. The AR-B1570 is equipped with a programmable time-out period watchdog timer that occupies I/O post 214H. User can use the program to enable the watchdog timer. -
Page 28: Watchdog Timer Trigger
AR-B1551 User’s Guide Users could test watchdog function under ‘Debug’ program as follow: C:>debug O 214 C8H Generally, watchdog function would reset system after 8 seconds O 214 0H Disable watchdog function C:>debug O 214 88H Generally, watchdog function would... -
Page 29: Installation
Utility Diskettes 4.1 OVERVIEW This chapter provides information for you to set up a working system based on the AR-B1551 CPU board. Please carefully read the details of the CPU board’s hardware descriptions before installation. Pay special attention to the jumper settings, switch settings and cable connections. - Page 30 AR-B1551 User’s Guide The files list and descriptions are as follow: Disk 1 README.TXT 391 09-22-00 11:17 README.TXT Files GEODEW~1 <DIR> 09-22-00 10:53 Geode win9x WINCED~1 <DIR> 09-22-00 10:53 WinCE driver 1. GEODE win9x Includes auto-execution program that will setup/install Geode Media drivers in Windows 9X Descriptions environment.
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Page 31: Bios Console
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 5. BIOS CONSOLE This chapter describes the AR-B1551 BIOS menu displays and explains how to perform common tasks needed to get up and running, and presents detailed explanations of the elements found in each of the BIOS menus. The... -
Page 32: Standard Cmos Setup
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 5.2 STANDARD CMOS SETUP The <Standard CMOS Setup> option allows you to record some basic system hardware configuration and set the system clock and error handling. If the CPU board is already installed in a working system, you will not need to select this option anymore. -
Page 33: Bios Features Setup
The two functions speed up memory access. However, it depends on CPU/chipset design. If your CPU is without Internal cache then this item <CPU Internal Cache> will not be show. The AR-B1551’s GX1 Cyrix CPU has an internal cache and will automatically be set to <enabled>. - Page 34 AR-B1551 User’s Guide Quick Power On Self Test This option speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer. If it is set to Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some items’ checks during POST. Boot Sequence The option determines which drive computer searches first for the disk operating system.
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Page 35: Chipset Features Setup
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 5.4 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP This option controls the configuration of the board’s chipset. Control keys for this screen are the same as for the previous screen. This selection is automatic. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A434AVF) CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. -
Page 36: Pnp/Pci Configuration
AR-B1551 User’s Guide 5.5 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A434AVF) PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. PNP OS Installed : NO PCI IRQ Actived By : Level Resources Controlled By : Auto Reset Configuration Rate : Disabled Esc: Quit ↑↓→←: Select Item... - Page 37 AR-B1551 User’s Guide 5.7 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS This section is designed to configure the peripheral features. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A434AVF) INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. IDE HDD Block Mode : Enabled Primary IDE Channel : Enabled Master Drive PIO Mode : Auto...
- Page 38 AR-B1551 User’s Guide Multiple Monitor Support This is to determine the highest priority that the monitor supports. <PCI First> is the default setting. The other two choices are <No Onboard> and <M/B First>. 5.8 PASSWORD SETTING This BIOS Setup has an optional password feature. The system can be configured so that all users must enter a password every time the system boots or when BIOS Setup is executed.