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Small Cube System
Fanless Series
FX5201
User' Manual
MAY 2013
Version: 1.3
Part Number: FX5201

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  • Page 1 FabiaTech Corporation IPC Solution Website: http://www.fabiatech.com Email: support@fabiatech.com Small Cube System Fanless Series FX5201 User’ Manual MAY 2013 Version: 1.3 Part Number: FX5201...
  • Page 2 FabiaTech shall not be reliable for technical or editorial errors or omissions, which may occur in this document. FabiaTech shall not be reliable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents FX5201 User’ Manual ......................i   Chapter 1 Introducing the FX5201 System ................1   Overview ..........................1   Series Comparison Table ....................... 2   Layout............................3   Specifications .......................... 4   Packing List ..........................5  ...
  • Page 4 CPU Internal Cache ..................23     　 First /Second /Third/Boot Other Device/ Boot Device ........ 24     　 Boot Up Numlock status ................... 24     　 Gate A20 Option ....................24     　 Typematic rate Setting ..................24  ...
  • Page 5 WINDOWS XP Driver ..................35     　 LAN Utility & Driver ........................ 35   Audio Drivers ......................... 36   WINDOWS XP Driver ..................36     　 AES Drivers ..........................36   WINDOWS XP Driver ..................36     　...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introducing The Fx5201 System

    FabiaTech Corporation Chapter 1 Introducing the FX5201 System Overview The FX5201 is a 1U embedded system with AMD Geode™ LX-800 processor board inside. This user’s manual provides information on the physical features, installation, and BIOS setup of the FX5201. Built to unleash the total potential of the AMD Geode™ Processor, Able to support 500 MHz CPU, this system support 10/100M interface network port, audio, 1 So- DIMM socket with 256MB DDR RAM, Four USB2.0 ports, and a VGA controller.

  • Page 8: Series Comparison Table

    FabiaTech Corporation Series Comparison Table Model FX5201 Processor AMD Geode™ LX800 (500MHz) Chipset AMD Geode™ CS5536 1 200 Pin-DIMM (Max.) 256MB/1GB CRT VGA Watchdog Timer Multi I/O Two RS232C Enhanced IDE CF (Compare Flash Socket) USB2.0 Four Audio MIC-In/Out RJ45 Ethernet...

  • Page 9: Layout

    FabiaTech Corporation Layout LINK LINK ACTIVE POWER Comport Ear-phone RESET DC12~24V SWITCH DC IN KB/MOUSE...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    FabiaTech Corporation Specifications Processor Board – AMD Geode™ LX800 (500MHz) CPU with 256MB DDR RAM. I/O Outlets – One 10/ 100M Ethernet with RJ-45 ports. Two RS-232 serial ports and four USB ports (V2.0). One CRT and one PS/2 compatible keyboard and mouse interfaces.

  • Page 11: Packing List

    Verify the accessories in the package according to the packing list and see if there is anything missing or incorrect package is included. • If the cable(s) you use to install the FX5201 is not supplied from us, please make sure the specification of the cable(s) is compatible with the FX5201 system.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    FabiaTech Corporation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter introduces the system connectors & jumper settings, and guides you to apply them for field application. Before Installation Before you install the system, make sure you follow the following descriptions. 1. Before removing the cover, shut down the operation System and disconnect power switch to off and unplug AC-to DC Adapter cable.

  • Page 14: Removing Covers -Installing Hdd, Compact Flash Or Memory

    Removing Covers –Installing HDD, Compact Flash or Memory If you are installing hardware option, you can remove the rear panel and bottom cover. The following figure will guide you how to install 2.5" HDD inside the FX5201 and how to install the FX5201 fixers.
  • Page 15 IDE connector, if you use CF and IDE hard disk simultaneous. Installing Memory: SO-DIMM Socket for DDR Modules You may extend additional memory to FX5201 by removing the bottom cover, See as following figure and rear pictures. The SO-DIMM socket supports 128MB to 1GB of...

  • Page 16: Installing The Universal Fixers On Fx5201

    FabiaTech Corporation Installing the universal fixers on FX5201 Please refer to the down side figure for installing the FX5201 with universal fixers. a. FX5201 L-type universal fixers. b. FX5201k1 universal fixers-Wall Mounting Kit with VESA 75/100 mm Standards. LED Indicators (On the Front Panel) The Power and HDD LED’s has two distinctive statuses: Off for inactive operation...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse

    FabiaTech Corporation Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse To connector the peripheral control devices and monitor to the FX5201, refer to the following procedure. Ear-phone Comport RESET DC12~24V SWITCH DC IN KB/MOUSE 1. A VGA connector is provided for CRT display...
  • Page 18 FBG2 (Front View) The FX5201 supports a four port USB connector. Any USB device can be attached to USB ports with plug-and-play supported. The left side port is USB # 1/2 and the right side port is USB # 3/4...
  • Page 19 FabiaTech Corporation 5. System Reset button The FX5201 has a push button switcher for system reset; Push and release the button will cause hardware reset of FX5201 and restart system booting. 6. LED Indicators (On the Front Panel) The Power, LAN and HDD LED have two distinctive statuses: Off for inactive operation and blinking light for activity.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Dc Power And Power Switch

    FabiaTech Corporation Connecting the DC Power and Power Switch Power is supplied through an external AC/DC power adapter or power DC In. Check the technical specification section for information about AC/DC power input voltage. See following figure and a side pictures.

  • Page 21: Jumper Setting

    FabiaTech Corporation Jumper setting The serial port 2 is designed for multiple proposes. Use BIOS setting or JP1 selects the RS-232, RS422 or RS-485, JP3 provides terminator select of RS-485 mode,and JP2 is select master/slave device of CF socket a. JP3 & JP1: RS485 Terminal Select and RS422 or RS485 Port Selected...
  • Page 22 FabiaTech Corporation a1. JP3: RS485 Terminator Setting RS-485 RS-485 Terminator Disabled Terminator Enabled Factory Preset b. JP2: CF device master/slave Selection CF Master CF Selve Factory Preset...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    FabiaTech Corporation Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter describes the BIOS setup. This chapter describes the BIOS setup. Overview Overview BIOS are a program located on a Flash memory chip on a circuit board. It is used BIOS are a program located on a Flash memory chip on a circuit board. It is used...

  • Page 24: Bios Functions

    FabiaTech Corporation BIOS Functions On the menu, you can perform the following functions 1. Standard CMOS Features 2. Advanced BIOS Features 3. Advanced Chipset Features 4. Integrated Peripherals 5. Power Management Setup 6. PNP/PCI Configuration 7. PC Health States 8. Frequency/Voltage Control 9.

  • Page 25: Keyboard Convention

    FabiaTech Corporation Keyboard Convention On the BIOS, the following keys can be used to operate and manage the menu: Item Function To exit the current menu or message Page Up/Page Down To select a parameter Save and exit General Help...

  • Page 26: Standard Cmos Setup

    FabiaTech Corporation Standard CMOS Setup This section describes basic system hardware configuration, system clock setup and error handling. If the CPU board is already installed in a working system, you will not need to select this option anymore. Date & Time Setup Highlight the <Date>...

  • Page 27: Video

    FabiaTech Corporation Video This option selects the type of adapter used for the primary system monitor that must match your video display card and monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select the type in Setup.

  • Page 28: Other Memory

    FabiaTech Corporation Other Memory This refers to the memory located in the 640K to 1024K-address space. This is memory that can be used for different applications. DOS uses this area to load device drivers to keep as much base memory free for application programs. Most use for this area is Shadow RAM.

  • Page 29: Bios Features Setup

    FabiaTech Corporation BIOS Features Setup This section describes the configuration entries that allow you to improve your system performance, or let you set up some system features according to your preference. Some entries here are required by the CPU board’s design to remain in their default settings.

  • Page 30: First /Second /Third/Boot Other Device/ Boot Device

    FabiaTech Corporation Default setting: Enable First /Second /Third/Boot Other Device/ Boot Device This field specifies which device the system looks first upon power on. Available options: LS120, Hard Disk, ZIP100, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN and Disable Default setting: Hard Disk, CDROM, LAN Boot Up Numlock status This field is used to activate the Num Lock function upon system boot.

  • Page 31: Security Option

    FabiaTech Corporation Typematic Delay (Msec) The number selected indicates the time period between two identical characters appearing on screen. Available options: 250,500 750 and 1000 Default setting: 250 Security Option This field enables password checking every time the computer is powered on or every time the BIOS Setup is executed.

  • Page 32: Chipset Features Setup

    FabiaTech Corporation Chipset Features Setup This section describes the configuration of the board’s chipset features. CPU Frequency This display sent by the CPU host clock and DDR-RAM memory clock Available Options: Auto, 200 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz, and 500 MHz...

  • Page 33: Video Memory Size

    FabiaTech Corporation Video Memory Size This field specifies which VGA display memory. You can select either Video memory on the VGA. There are setting share onboard memory. Available Options: None M, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB,128MB and 254MB Default setting: 8MB Onboard Audio This field specifies the internal Audio Control.

  • Page 34: Peripheral Setup

    FabiaTech Corporation Peripheral Setup This section describes the function of peripheral features. OnChip Primary IDE Channel 1 This field specifies the IDE channel that can be applied when using IDE hard disk connector. Available Options: Disabled, Enable Default setting: Enable Master /Slave Drive PIO mode IDE hard drive controllers can support up to two separate hard drives.

  • Page 35: Ide Hdd Block Mode

    FabiaTech Corporation IDE HDD Block Mode This option allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer data to and from your hard disk drive (HDD). OnBoard UART/IRQ Port 1/2 These fields select the I/O port address for each Serial port.

  • Page 36: Power Management

    FabiaTech Corporation Power Management Power Management The field determines how much power consumption is needed for the system after selecting the below items. Standby Mode This field defines the continuous idle time before the system enters Standby Mode. If any item defined is enabled & active Standby timer will be reloaded.

  • Page 37: Pci/Plug And Play

    FabiaTech Corporation PCI/Plug and Play PNP O/S Installed Set to Yes to inform BIOS that the operating system can handle Plug and Play (PnP) devices. Available Options: Yes, No Default setting: No Reset Configuration Data: Enable, Disable If you select Enable to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit setup is you have installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operation operating system cannot boot.

  • Page 38: Pci/Vga Palette Snoop

    FabiaTech Corporation IRQ-n/DMA-n Assigned: PCI/Reserved PnP The resources are controlled manually. 1. Reserved Devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification, requiring a specific interrupt/DMA (such as IRQ4, IRQ3 for serial port 1 and 2). 2. PCI/Reserved PnP Devices compliant with Plug and play standard, whether designed for PCI or Reserved.

  • Page 39: Pc Health Status

    FabiaTech Corporation PC Health Status On the Hardware Monitor Setup screen, you can monitor the system temperature, CPU voltage, and battery Voltage.. System Hardware Monitor In this field, you can monitor or detect the followings items. These items are view- only and cannot be changed.

  • Page 40: Password Setup

    FabiaTech Corporation Password Setup There are two security passwords: Supervisor and User. Supervisor is a privileged person that can change the User password from the BIOS. According to the default setting, both access passwords are not set up and are only valid after you set the password from the BIOS.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4 Software Installation

    Chapter 4 Software Installation Chapter 4 Software Installation The enclosed diskette includes FX5201 VGA, AUDIO driver and LAN driver. To install The enclosed diskette includes FX5201 VGA, AUDIO driver and LAN driver. To install and configure you FX5201 system, you need to perform the following steps.

  • Page 42: Audio Drivers

    FabiaTech Corporation Audio Drivers WINDOWS XP Driver To install the Audio driver, insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM device, and enter DRIVER>AUDIO>CS5536>WINXP. If your system is not equipped with a CD ROM device, copy the Audio driver from the CD ROM to a CF.

  • Page 43: Watchdog Timer

    This section describes how to use the Watchdog Timer, including disabled, enabled, and trigger functions. The FX5201 is equipped with a programmable time-out period watchdog timer. You can use your own program to enable the watchdog timer. Once you have enabled the watchdog timer, the program should trigger the I/O every time before the timer times out.

  • Page 44: Watchdog Timer Setting

    FabiaTech Corporation Watchdog Timer Setting The watchdog timer is a circuit that may be used from your program software to detect system crashes or hang-ups. LED on the Front side is the watchdog timer indicator. Whenever the watchdog timer is enabled, the LED will blink to indicate that the timer is counting.

  • Page 45: Watchdog Timer Enabled

    FabiaTech Corporation Watchdog Timer Enabled To enable the watchdog timer, you have to output a byte of timer factor to the watchdog. The following is a Turbo C program, which demonstrates how to enable the watchdog timer and set the time-out period at 6 seconds.

  • Page 46: Watchdog Timer Disabled

    FabiaTech Corporation Watchdog Timer Disabled To disable the watchdog timer, simply write a 00H to the watchdog register. #include “stdio.H” #include “WDLIB.H” main( ) InitWD(equWdUnitS); printf (“Disable Watch Dog”); //Disable watch dog DisWD(WD_TIME);...

  • Page 47: Rogramming Rs-485

    (All of the communication protocol buses of the RS-485 are in the same.) Step 2: Disable TXC (transmitter control), the bit 0 of the address of offset+4 just sets “0”. NOTE: Control the FX5201 system “DTR” signal to the RS-485 TXC communication.
  • Page 48 FabiaTech Corporation Send out one character (Transmit) Step 1: Enable TXC signal, and the bit 0 of the address of offset+4 just sets “1”. Step 2: Send out the data. (Write this character to the offset+0 of the current COM port address) Step 3: Wait for the buffer’s data empty.
  • Page 49 NOTE: The example of the above program is based on COM1 (I/O Address 3F8h). The RS-485 of the FX5201 uses COM2. If you want to program it and hardware setup, please refer to the BIOS Setup for COM2 address setup...
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  • Page 51: Chapter 5 Technical Reference

    FabiaTech Corporation Chapter 5 Technical Reference This section outlines the errors that may occur when you operate the system, and also gives you the suggestions on solving the problems. Topic include: Trouble Shooting for Post Beep & Error Messages Technical Reference...
  • Page 52 FabiaTech Corporation CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR This error informs that the CMOS has corrupted. When the battery runs weak, this situation might happen. Please check the battery and change a new one when necessary. DISK BOOT FAILURE When you can‘t find the boot device, insert a system disk into Drive A and press <...
  • Page 53 FabiaTech Corporation MEMORY ADDRESS ERROR When the memory address indicates error, you can use this location along with the memory map for your system to find and replace the bad memory chips. MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED Memory has been added or removed since last boot. In EISA mode, use Configuration Utility to re-configure the memory configuration.

  • Page 54: Technical Reference

    5°C to 45°C (W/HDD)/0°C to 50°C (W/CF card only) Real-Time Clock and Non-Volatile RAM The FX5201 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 55 FabiaTech Corporation Address Description Status register C Status register D Diagnostic status byte Shutdown status byte Diskette drive type byte, drive A and B Fixed disk type byte, drive C Fixed disk type byte, drive D Reserved Equipment byte Low base memory byte...

  • Page 56: Cmos Ram Map

    FabiaTech Corporation CMOS RAM Map Register Description 00h -10h Standard AT-compatible RTC and Status and Status Register data definitions 11h – 13h Varies Equipment Bits Number of Floppy Drives 1 Drive 2 Drives Bits Monitor Type Not CGA or MDA 01 40x25 CGA...

  • Page 57: I/O Port Address Map

    FabiaTech Corporation I/O Port Address Map Each peripheral device in the system is assigned a set of I/O port addresses, which also becomes the identity of the device. There is a total of 1K-port address space available. The following table lists the I/O port addresses used on the Industrial CPU Card.

  • Page 58: Interrupt Request Lines (Irq)

    FabiaTech Corporation Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) There are a total of 15 IRQ lines available on the Industrial CPU Card. Peripheral devices use interrupt request lines to notify CPU for the service required. The following table shows the IRQ used by the devices on the Industrial CPU Card.

  • Page 59: Dma Channel Map

    FabiaTech Corporation DMA Channel Map The equivalent of two 8237A DMA controllers is implemented in the FX5201 board. Each controller is a four-channel DMA device that will generate the memory addresses and control signals necessary to transfer information directly between a peripheral device and memory.

  • Page 60: Serial Ports

    FabiaTech Corporation Serial Ports The ACEs (Asynchronous Communication Elements ACE1 to ACE2) are used to convert parallel data to a serial format on the transmit side and 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, one and half (five-bit format only) or two stop bits.
  • Page 61 FabiaTech Corporation Bit 1: Enable Transmitter Holding Empty Interrupt (ETBEI) Bit 2: Enable Receiver Line Status Interrupt (ELSI) Bit 3: Enable MODEM Status Interrupt (EDSSI) Bit 4: Must be 0 Bit 5: Must be 0 Bit 6: Must be 0...
  • Page 62 FabiaTech Corporation Bit 5: Stick Parity Bit 6: Set Break Bit 7: Divisor Latch Access Bit (DLAB) MODEM Control Register (MCR) Bit 0: Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Bit 1: Request to Send (RTS) Bit 2: Out 1 (OUT 1) Bit 3: Out 2 (OUT 2)
  • Page 63 FabiaTech Corporation Bit 4: Clear to Send (CTS) Bit 5: Data Set Ready (DSR) Bit 6: Ring Indicator (RI) Bit 7: Received Line Signal Detect (RSLD) Divisor Latch (LS, MS) Bit 0: Bit 0 Bit 8 Bit 1: Bit 1...

  • Page 64: Appendix

    FabiaTech Corporation Appendix Dimension a. FX5201 LINK...
  • Page 65 FabiaTech Corporation b. FX5201K1...

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