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VIM301
PC/104-Plus
Graphics Controller Module
User Manual
Rev. 002
December 2015

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  • Page 1 VIM301 PC/104-Plus Graphics Controller Module User Manual Rev. 002 December 2015...
  • Page 2 Document name: VIM301 User Manual Manual version: 002 Ref. doc. v.: 2.0 R (468459.003) 2.2 R (468459.003) 2.3 R (468459.003) Copyright © 2015 Fastwel Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Revision Record Rev. Index Brief Description of Changes Module Index Date of Issue...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Safety Precautions ............................. 4 Unpacking, Inspection and Handling ........................5 Three Year Warranty ............................... 6 Introduction ............................7 Module Introduction ............................7 VIM301 Versions ............................8 Delivery Checklist ............................9 Technical Specifications ........................10 General ............................... 10 Power Requirements ..........................11 Environmental .............................

  • Page 4: List Of Tables

    This document contains information, which is property of Fastwel Co. Ltd. It is not allowed to reproduce it or transmit by any means, to translate the document or to convert it to any electronic form in full or in parts without antecedent written approval of Fastwel Co. Ltd. or one of its officially authorized agents.

  • Page 5: Notation Conventions

    VIM301 Notation Conventions Warning, ESD Sensitive Device! This symbol draws your attention to the information related to electro static sensitivity of your product and its components. To keep product safety and operability it is necessary to handle it with care and follow the ESD safety directions.

  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions

    However, prolonged operation near the maximum temperature is not recommended by Fastwel or by electronic chip manufacturers due to thermal stress related failure mechanisms. These mechanisms are common to all silicon devices, they can reduce the MTBF of the product by increasing the failure probability.

  • Page 7: Unpacking, Inspection And Handling

    If damage is observed (usually in the form of bent component leads or loose socketed components), contact Fastwel's official distributor from which you have purchased the product for additional instructions. Depending on the severity of the damage, the product may even need to be returned to the factory for repair.

  • Page 8: Three Year Warranty

    In performing all necessary installation and application operations, please follow only the instructions supplied by the present manual. In order to keep Fastwel’s warranty, you must not change or modify this product in any way, other than specifically approved by Fastwel or described in this manual.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Module Introduction VIM301 is a PC/104-Plus graphics controller module based on the low power mobile display controller SM722G8 (Lynx3DM8+) from Silicon Motion with 8 MB of integrated video memory. The module has RGB, 24/18/12/9-bit Flat Panel, and LVDS interfaces. For communication with other modules in stack VIM301 uses PCI bus (PC/104-Plus connector).

  • Page 10: Vim301 Versions

    Introduction VIM301 Figure 1.1: VIM301 Module Appearance VIM301-05 version is shown. The appearance vary for different versions and generations of the module. VIM301 Versions The table below presents description of the module versions. Table 1.1: VIM301 Versions 4-bit SGD for...

  • Page 11: Delivery Checklist

    1-57051-9 connectors; 2 mm pitch, 500 mm Additional accessories for are not included in the supplied set, they are options purchased separately. Table 1.3: Additional Accessories for VIM301 Description Manufacturer Part Number Cable for connection of Sharp LQ150X1LW71 LVDS Quadrangle Products, Inc.

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications VIM301 Technical Specifications General  Video processor: Lynx3DM8+ (SM722G8):  32-bit VGA core;  128-bit Drawing Engine (100 MHz);  PCI 2.1 compatible controller, 33 MHz, Master/Slave modes;  200 MHz RAMDAC;  Simultaneous operation with three displays;...

  • Page 13: Power Requirements

    Technical Specifications VIM301 Power Requirements The power to the module is supplied via PCI/104 and PC/104 (if installed) connectors. Note... The auxiliary power connector (XP1) is optional. If the module is powered via the auxiliary power connector, +5V and +12V voltages are supplied to PC/104-Plus connectors as well.

  • Page 14: Mtbf

    VIM301-05: Overall and Mounting Dimensions MTBF  MTBF for VIM301 is 100000 hours. The value is calculated according to: Telcordia Issue 1 model, Method I Case 3, for continuous operation  at a surface location, at normal environmental conditions and at ambient temperature 30 ©...

  • Page 15: Functional Description

    Functional Description VIM301 Functional Description Structure and Layout Functional diagram of VIM301 is presented below: Figure 3.1: VIM301 Block Diagram PC/104-Plus Connector (PCI Bus) DC/DC (+3.3V) AI11 AI12 Video Mode Selector DC/DC +3.3V PCI AI21 (+2.5V) (CRT, LVDS1, FP1) AI22 DC/DC (+1.8V)
  • Page 16 Functional Description VIM301 Main functional units of VIM301:  SM722G8 (Lynx3DM8+) graphics processor;  Video BIOS;  Video mode selector;  PCI configuration switch;  RGB connector;  LVDS1 and LVDS2 connectors;  Flat Panel1and Flat Panel2 connectors;  SGD 4-bit connector for EL Planar panel;...

  • Page 17: Figure 3.2: Top Side: Connectors And Main Components Layout

    Functional Description VIM301 Figure 3.2: Top Side: Connectors and Main Components Layout The layout differ for various versions of the module. The figure above presents VIM301-05. © 2 0 1 5 V I M 3 0 1 U s e r...

  • Page 18: Functional Description

    Functional Description VIM301 Functional Description 3.2.1 SM722G8 Display Controller The Lynx3DM+ (SM722G8) is a low power display controller from Silicon Motion incorporating 8 MB of video memory. It communicates with other modules in stack via PCI bus (PC/104-Plus connector). The display controller features the 32-bit VGA core, 200 MHz RAMDAC, and ability to work with three displays (RGB, FP, and LVDS interfaces) simultaneously.

  • Page 19: Video Mode Selector

    Functional Description VIM301 3.2.3 Video Mode Selector Video mode selector (SA1) is a 8-position DIP switch (Tyco Electronics GDH08STR). Video modes switching is allowed only when the power is off. The SA1 settings and corresponding video modes are described in the table below.

  • Page 20: Pci Configuration And Video Mode Selector

    Functional Description VIM301 3.2.4 PCI Configuration and Video Mode Selector PCI configuration and video mode selector (SA2) is a 8-position DIP switch (Tyco Electronics GDH08STR). Switching is allowed only when the power is off. The SA2 settings are described in the table below.

  • Page 21: Rgb Connector

    3.2.5 RGB Connector CRT display with analog RGB interface can be connected to VIM301 (except VIM301-02) via the XP2 header (Leotronics 4447-3100 plug, counterpart – Leotronics 2040-3102 socket for ribbon cable). It is recommended to provide additional fastening of the connector’s counterpart when using VIM301 in high-level vibration environment.

  • Page 22: Table 3.5: Xp12 Jumper Contacts Designation

    Functional Description VIM301 Figure 3.6: LVDS1 (XP9) Connector VCC_LVDS1 panel power voltage is set with the help of XP12 jumper switch. +5 V voltage is supplied from PC/104 and PCI/104 connectors; +3.3 V voltage – from PCI/104 connector. To power a panel requiring +3.3 V, a PC/104-Plus power supply unit is needed providing this voltage to the PCI/104 connector.

  • Page 23: Lvds2 Connector

    LVDS2 interface is a result of Flat Panel 1 or Flat Panel 2 interface signals processing by the National Semiconductor DS90C385A chip. A display with single channel LVDS interface can be connected to the module versions VIM301-02 and VIM301-05 via XP10 header (Hirose DF13- 20DP-1.25V, mating connector – Hirose DF13-20DS-1.25C socket with Hirose DF13-2630SCF contacts for crimping).

  • Page 24: Table 3.8: Xp13 Jumper Contacts Designation

    Functional Description VIM301 Table 3.8: XP13 Jumper Contacts Designation Pin# Function VCC_LVDS2 +3.3V Figure 3.9: XP13 Jumper Switch Table 3.9: LVDS2 Power Voltage Selection XP13 Jumper Position VCC_LVDS2 Voltage at XP10 Connector +3.3V Jumper removed No voltage supplied to LVDS2 ©...

  • Page 25: Flat Panel 1 Connector

    Functional Description VIM301 3.2.8 Flat Panel 1 Connector A display with parallel discrete Flat Panel interface can be connected to the module using XP5 header (AMP 104069-6, mating connector AMP 111196-9). 9 / 12 / 18 / 24-bit panels are supported.

  • Page 26: Flat Panel 2 Connector

    Flat Panel 2 interface is a result of the RGB interface signals processing by the Analog Devices AD9985 chip for versions VIM301-02 and VIM301-05. A display with parallel discrete Flat Panel interface can be connected to the module using XP6 header (AMP 104069-6, recommended mating connector is AMP 111196-9).

  • Page 27: Sgd 4-Bit Connector For Planar El Panel

    Flat Panel 1 or 2 depending on what interface is selected (SA2, switch 5) as a source for conversion. For VIM301 generations 2.0 and higher it is possible to set the SGD interface operation mode to “Monochrome” and “Shades of Gray” using switch #6 of SA2 DIP switch. The latter mode allows to show color image on a monochrome display by setting the luminance to 0%, 50%, or 100%.

  • Page 28: Video Input: Four Channels

    Video frame can also be saved to disk or processed (e.g. compressed), however, video capture frame rate is limited by the performance rate of VIM301 operating in Slave mode via PCI bus and CPU processing power: at maximum resolution of 720×576 video capture frame rate is not more than 4 fps.

  • Page 29: Рсi/104 Connector (Pci Bus)

    PCI/104 connector (XS1) allows installation of VIM301 into a PC/104-Plus stack and connection of PCI buses of graphics controller and a processor module. The PCI bus controller of VIM301 conforms to PCI 2.1 specification. The connector mounted on VIM301 is AMP 1375799-1.

  • Page 30: Figure 3.14: Xs1 Connector

    Functional Description VIM301 Contact Signal In/Out Contact Signal In/Out Power In/Out In/Out Power AD10 In/Out M66EN (GND) Power AD12 In/Out – – AD15 In/Out – – In/Out – – – – – LOCK# Power Power DEVSEL# In/Out – – IRDY# In/Out –...

  • Page 31: Рс/104 Connector (Isa Bus)

    3.2.13 PC/104 Connector (ISA Bus) XS2 connector is used for building a PC/104 stack. ISA bus is not used by VIM301 module, contacts of this header are connected to +5 V, +12 V, and GND signals. The connector installed on the module is AMP 1375795-2.

  • Page 32: Figure 3.15: Xs2 Connector

    Functional Description VIM301 Contact Signal In/Out Contact Signal In/Out – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...

  • Page 33: Auxiliary Power Connector

    PC/104-Plus connectors’ contacts. The auxiliary power connector (XP1) is optional, it is not installed on basic versions of VIM301. XP1 connector type is AMP 4-171826-4. Recommended mating connector is AMP 171822-4, with AMP 170262-1 contacts set or other contacts appropriate to 171822-4 (AMP) connector type.

  • Page 34: External Connections

    Safety Regulations The following safety regulations must be observed when installing or operating the module. Fastwel assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from infringement of these rules. ESD Sensitive Equipment! This product comprises electrostatically sensitive components.

  • Page 35: Connection Of Peripheral Devices

    External Connections VIM301 Connection of Peripheral Devices The following diagram illustrates external connections: Figure 4.1: External Devices Connection © 2 0 1 5 V I M 3 0 1 U s e r M a n u a l F a s t w e l...
  • Page 36 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1280×1024) connected to XP9 header;  LCD panel with FP interface (24-bit color, resolutions 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1280×1024) connected to XP6 header (for VIM301-02, -05);  LCD panel with LVDS interface (1 channel; 24-bit color, resolutions 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1280×1024) connected to XP10 header...

  • Page 37: Installation Of Drivers For Windows Xp / Xp Embedded

    Lynx3dm+ Graphics Controller Driver Installation Graphics controller drivers for different operating systems, as well as the driver for Windows XP can be found at: ftp://ftp.prosoft.ru/pub/Hardware/Fastwel/CPx/VIM301/Software/Drivers/. To install the driver in Windows XP/XPe select Start => Settings => Control Panel: In Control Panel window type “Desktop” in the address string and press “Enter”: ©...
  • Page 38 Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 In the “Desktop” window select “My Computer”: In “File” menu select “Manage”: © 2 0 1 5 V I M 3 0 1 U s e r M a n u a l F a s t w e l v .
  • Page 39 Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 In the “Computer Management” window select “Device Manager”: In the right pane open the “Display adapters” item, select “Video Controller (VGA Compatible)” and click the right mouse button. In the contextual menu select “Update Driver…”.
  • Page 40 Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 The window “Hardware Update Wizard” opens. In this window check the option “No, not this time” and press the “Next” button: In the next “Hardware Update Wizard” window check the option “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”...
  • Page 41 Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 In the next “Hardware Update Wizard” window check the option “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install” and press “Next” to proceed: In the “Install from disk” window press “Browse” button: The window “Locate File”...
  • Page 42 Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 In “Install from disk” window press “ОК”: In “Hardware Update Wizard” window select “Silicon Motion Lynx3DM” from the “Model” list and press “Next”: In the next “Hardware Update Wizard” window press “Finish”: Restart Windows.

  • Page 43: Lynx3Dm+ Controller Control Panel Installation

    Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 Lynx3DM+ Controller Control Panel Installation Setup.exe is the Control Panel installation utility for Silicon Motion Lynx3DM/Lynx3DM+ controllers. It is located at: ftp://ftp.prosoft.ru/pub/Hardware/Fastwel/CPx/VIM301/Software/Utils/ . Run setup.exe and press “Next” in “Welcome” window shown below: Press “Next”...

  • Page 44: Lynx3Dm+ Controller Video Input Driver Installation

    Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 Press “Finish” in the “Setup Complete” window: The Control Panel is now installed. Lynx3DM+ Controller Video Input Driver Installation The video capture driver is located at: ftp://ftp.prosoft.ru/pub/Hardware/Fastwel/CPx/VIM301/Software/Drivers/. In Windows XP/XPe select Start > Settings > Control Panel: ©...
  • Page 45 Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 In the Control Panel window select “Add Hardware” item: “Add Hardware Wizard” window appears. Click on “Next” button: © 2 0 1 5 V I M 3 0 1 U s e r...
  • Page 46 Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 If you see “Hardware Update Wizard” windows appear, click “Cancel” to close these windows: In “Add Hardware Wizard” window select “Yes, I have already connected the hardware” option and click “Next”: ©...
  • Page 47 Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 In the next “Add Hardware Wizard” window select “Add a new hardware device” item from the “Installed hardware:” list and click “Next”: In the next “Add Hardware Wizard” window select “Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced)”...
  • Page 48 Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 In the opened “Add Hardware Wizard” window select “Show All Devices” item from the “Common hardware types:” list and click “Next”: In the next “Add Hardware Wizard” window click “Have Disk…” button: In “Install from disk”...
  • Page 49 Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 In “Locate File” window find a folder where the target file is stored and click “Open” (in the sample below the file smivcap.inf is located in C:\Utils\sm7xx\VidCap\WDMnew\ folder): Click “OK” in “Install from disk” window: In “Add Hardware Wizard”...
  • Page 50 Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 In the next “Add Hardware Wizard” window confirm your selection by clicking on “Next” button: In “Hardware Installation” window click “Continue Anyway”: In the process of installation the operating system may require to locate some missing system files.

  • Page 51: Lynx3Dm+ Controller Video Input Functional Test

    Lynx3DM+ Controller Video Input Functional Test To check the video input subsystem functionality, it is necessary to have a video signal source (PAL, NTSC or SECAM) connected to VIM301-03 or VIM301-05 video input. The sample below describes manupulations with a PAL video signal source.
  • Page 52 Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 Using the “File” menu open the file “vcap722.GRF” located in DXUtils folder: After loading the file vcap722.GRF, the graph representing a video capture channel using SmiVCap driver is displayed in the GraphEdit program main window. By default, the input is performed from channel “0”.
  • Page 53 Installation of Drivers for Windows XP / XPe VIM301 © 2 0 1 5 V I M 3 0 1 U s e r M a n u a l F a s t w e l v . 0 0 2...

  • Page 54: Annex A Disclaimer

    1.2 Use of the Fastwel products as well as the objects of intellectual property containing in them, in the ways and for the purposes, not provided by the present user manual and datasheet isn't allowed without preliminary written approval of Fastwel.

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