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TECHNICAL USER'S MANUAL FOR:
PC/104
MSM486V
R:\HANDBUCH\MSM\MSM486V.DOC
Nordstrasse 4F, CH-4542 Luterbach
Tel.: +41 (0)32 681 53 36 - Fax: +41 (0)32 681 53 31

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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL USER’S MANUAL FOR: PC/104 MSM486V R:\HANDBUCH\MSM\MSM486V.DOC Nordstrasse 4F, CH-4542 Luterbach Tel.: +41 (0)32 681 53 36 - Fax: +41 (0)32 681 53 31...
  • Page 2 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 COPYRIGHT © 1992-95 BY DIGITAL-LOGIC AG No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, optical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of DIGITAL-LOGIC AG.
  • Page 3 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Registration Form: Please complete and return this form within 30 days. After registration, you will receive software up- dates, errata information, customer information and news from DIGITAL-LOGIC AG products auto- matically. Product Information: Product: _ MSE...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Table of Contents PREFACE........................... 6 ...................... 6 OW TO USE THIS ANUAL ......................... 6 RADEMARKS ........................... 6 ISCLAIMER .................... 6 HO SHOULD USE THIS RODUCT ....................... 7 ECYCLING NFORMATION ......................7 ECHNICAL UPPORT ........................ 7...
  • Page 5 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 4.9.2 VGA CRT/LCD Display Driver ..................34 4.9.3 Driver Resolutions and File names ................35 4.9.3.1 Windows..........................35 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONNECTORS .................. 36 JUMPER LOCATIONS ON THE BOARD................... 41 MICROSPACE P ..............41 UMPERS ON THIS RODUCT ..............
  • Page 6: Preface

    The specifications given in this manual were correct at the time of printing; advances mean that some may have changed in the meantime. If errors are found, please notify DIGITAL-LOGIC AG at the address shown on the title page of this document, and we will correct them as soon as possible.
  • Page 7: Recycling Information

    AG or other contingencies beyond the control of DIGITAL-LOGIC AG), wrong connection, wrong in- formation or as a result of service or modification by anyone other than DIGITAL-LOGIC AG. Neither if the user has not enough knowledge of these technologies or has not consulted the product manual or the technical support of DIGITAL-LOGIC AG and therefore the product has been damaged.
  • Page 8: Overview

    PC/104 Embedded BUS PS/2 mouse Interface (optional) Unique Features The MICROSPACE MSM486V includes all standard PC/AT functions plus unique DIGITAL-LOGIC AG enhancements, such as: Solid State Disk (SSD) 0.5 or 1.0 MBytes flash LCD interface with power supply for LCD-BIAS (-30 Volt to -18 Volt adjustable)
  • Page 9: Block Diagram

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Block Diagram The real Singleboard Industrial PC: Chipset DRAM 80486 SLC SCATsx Benchmarq 80486 SLC2 1 - 8 MBytes 128 Bytes 80386 SXL VIDEO VGA / LCD Peripheral Mass Storage Solid State EEPROM Disk Parameters...
  • Page 10: Msm486V Specifications

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 MSM486V Specifications CPU: CPU 486: 80486SLC, 80486SLC2 from TI / CYRIX Cache: 1. Level = 8kByte Mode: Real / Protected Compatibility: 8086 - 80486 Word Size: 16 bits Physical Addressing: 16 lines Virtual Addressing: 16 GBytes...
  • Page 11 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Mass Storage: Floppy disk interface, for max. 2 floppies, 26 and 34 pins connector IDE interface, AT - type, for max. 2 harddisks, 44pin connector, for 1.3, 1.8 and 2.5" harddisk with 44pin IDE Sockets SSD:...
  • Page 12: Ordering Codes

    10 G Temperature: Operating: Standard version: -25°C to +70°C Extended version: contact DIGITAL-LOGIC AG -55°C to +85 °C Storage: EMI / EMC (IEC1131-2 refer MIL 461/462): ESD Electro Static Discharge: IEC 801-2, EN55101-2, VDE 0843/0847 Part 2 metallic protection needed...
  • Page 13: Mechanical Dimensions

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Mechanical Dimensions Top View MSM486V3.1 All Dimensions are in millimeters, +/-0.1 20.3 COM2 VGA/LCD FDC - MOLEX o3.0HOLE TYP. 2.0Typ. 2.5Typ.:VGA/LCD;COM1,2;LPT1;Key;Power 2.5Typ. 2.0Typ.:HD;FDC 95.8 68.5 CHIPSET 30.4 2.0Typ. Norm PC104 12.6 Power 21.6 90.2...
  • Page 14: Pc/104 Bus Signals

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 PC/104 B IGNALS AEN, output Address Enable is used to degate the microprocessor and other devices from the I/O channel to allow DMA transfers to take place. low = CPU Cycle , high = DMA Cycle...
  • Page 15 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 These signals are used to tell the microprocessor that an I/O device needs attention. An interrupt re- quest is generated when an IRQ line is raised from low to high. The line must be held high until the microprocessor acknowledges the interrupt request.
  • Page 16 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 /SBHE, input/output Bus High Enable (system) indicates a transfer of data on the upper byte of the data bus, XD8 through XD15. Sixteen-bit devices use /SBHE to condition data-bus buffers tied to XD8 through XD15.
  • Page 17: Expansion Bus

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Expansion Bus The Bus currents are: Output-Signals: IOH: IOL: D0 - D16 24mA 24mA A0 - A23: 24mA 24mA MR,MW,IOR,IOW, RES,ALE,AEN,C14 24mA 24mA DACKx, DRQx,INTx, PSx, OPW 24mA 24mA Input-Signals: Logic-Family: Voltage: ABT-Logic ABT-Logic Input Signals: ViH(min.) = 2.15V...
  • Page 18: Detailed System Description

    50MHz yes, + yes, D+ 17,6MHz 148,7 The special programs M5.EXE (from Cyrix) and TI486SXL.EXE (from TI), which are available on the tooldisk and on the DIGITAL-LOGIC’s BBS (++41 32 681 53 34), are needed to enable the clock dou-...
  • Page 19: Numeric Coprocessor

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 bler function and the internal cache memory on the TEXAS CPU: 486SLC2-50MHz. At power-on the default frequency of the processor is 25 MHz. If both programs are needed, for enabling double clock and cache, always load first the M5.EXE before the TI486SXL.EXE cache enabler from Cyrix.
  • Page 20: Ps/2 Mouse Interface (Optional)

    COM2; it is supported as the ’COM2’ device. However, it is possible to disable either one or both serial ports using the DIGITAL-LOGIC AG BMP utility. (Note: if you disable the primary port and enable the secondary port, then the secondary port is installed as COM1 by DOS.)
  • Page 21: Floppy Disk Interface

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 4.3.5 Floppy Disk Interface The onboard floppy disk controller and ROM-BIOS support one or two floppy disk drives in any of the standard PC-DOS and MS-DOS formats shown in the table . Supported floppy formats...
  • Page 22: Speaker Interface

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Floppy Disk Interface Connector FD34: FD26: Signal Name Function in/out -RPM/-RWC Speed/Precomp (option) (Not used) (Not used) -IDX Index Pulse -MO1 Motor On 1 -DS2 Drive Select 2 -DS1 Drive Select 1 -M02 Motor On 2...
  • Page 23: Controllers

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Controllers 4.4.1 Interrupt Controllers An 8259A compatible interrupt controller, within the CS4021 device, provides seven prioritized inter- rupt levels. Of these, several are normally associated with the board’s onboard device interfaces and controllers, and several are available on the AT expansion bus.
  • Page 24: Battery Backed Clock (Rtc)

    The battery is removable for easy exchange with a new type or replacement when the battery is exhausted. The battery is a DIGITAL-LOGIC AG replacement part: Li 3V-BAT. The battery-backed clock can be set using the DIGITAL-LOGIC AG SETUP at boot-time.
  • Page 25: Bios

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 BIOS 4.6.1 ROM-BIOS Sockets An EPROM socket with 8 Bit wide data access normally contains the board’s AT compatible ROM- BIOS. The socket takes any of a 27C010 to 27C040 EPROM (or equivalent) device. The board’s wait- state control logic automatically inserts four memory wait states in all CPU accesses to this socket.
  • Page 26: Cmos Setup Harddisk List

    On the next Set-up pages (switched with PgDn and PgUp) the values for special parameters are modifiable. Normally the parameters are set correctly by DIGITAL-LOGIC AG. Be very careful in modifying any parameter since the system could crash. Some parameters are dependent on the CPU type.
  • Page 27: Setup For The Texas Slc/2 Cpu With 50Mhz

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 4.6.6 Setup for the TEXAS SLC/2 CPU with 50MHz Introduction: The TI486 Microprocessor Setup Program provides the enable/disable function for the clock doubler and the internal cache. Enabling the clock doubler and internal cache: Enter the BIOS-Setup.
  • Page 28: Information About Advanced Setup

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Information about Advanced Setup 4.7.1 Standard Setup Options Description Diskette A: not installed Diskette B: 3.5 inch, 1.44 MB Size Fixed Disk C: type 49 Fixed Disk D: not installed BIOS found: Base Memory: 640 KB...
  • Page 29: 486Slc Cpu Cache Control

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 4.7.4 486SLC CPU CACHE Control First 64k: Non-Cacheable A000-F000: Non-Cacheable A20M input: Disabled 486SLC Cache (KEN): Disabled This Bit switches on the Cache. FLUSH input: Enabled Flush Cache on Hold: Disabled This Bit switches on the clock doubler on the...
  • Page 30: Memory

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Memory 4.8.1 System Memory Map The 386/486SX CPU, used as central processing unit on the MICROSPACE PC, has a memory ad- dress space which is defined by 24 address bits. Therefore, it can address 16 MByte of memory. The...
  • Page 31: System I/O Map

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 4.8.2 System I/O Map The following table shows the detailed listing of the I/O port assignments used in the MICROSPACE MSM486V board: I/O Address: MSM486V: 0000 - 001Fh DMA controller 1 0020 - 003Fh Interrupt controller 1...
  • Page 32: Vga, Lcd

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 VGA, LCD 4.9.1 VGA / LCD Controller 65535A / 65540 / 65545 The 65535A High Performance VGA Flatpanel / CRT controller provides a powerful, yet versatile, feature set optimized for portable PC requirements. The 65535, which integrates the VGA controller, industry standard RAMDAC, and monitor sense circuitry, enable a complete VGA sub-system to be implemented with just two chips: CHIPS’...
  • Page 33 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Mode: Type: Colors: CRT: Text: Graphic: DRAM: Monitor: Refresh/HR: Text 40 x 25 320 x 200 256k 70 Hz Text 80 x 25 640 x 200 256k 70 Hz Graphic 40 x 25 320 x 200 256k...
  • Page 34: Vga Crt/Lcd Display Driver

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Mono Single Drive STN LCD none Mono Dual Drive STN LCD none Mono Single Drive TFT LCD none Color Single Drive STN LCD none Color Single Drive TFT LCD none 4.9.2 VGA CRT/LCD Display Driver The purpose of the enclosed software drivers is to take advantage of the extended features of the 655XX VGA controller.
  • Page 35: Driver Resolutions And File Names

    16, 256 VESA.COM 1024x768 16, 256 VESA.COM On the DIGITAL-LOGIC AG BBS ++41 32 681 53 34 you will find the latest VGA drivers: - 655XXDRI.ZIP - 54X_NT35.ZIP - and others 4.9.3.1 Windows Install Windows as you normally would for a VGA display.
  • Page 36: Description Of The Connectors

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 ESCRIPTION OF THE ONNECTORS Serial ports COM1 Channel: Header onboard: D-SUB connector:: Signal COM1: Pin 1 Pin 1 = DCD Pin 2 Pin 6 = DSR Pin 3 Pin 2 = RxD Pin 4 Pin 7...
  • Page 37 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 IDE interface - 44pin 2mm connector Signal Signal Pin 1 = Reset (acitve low) Pin 2 = N.C. Pin 3 = D7 Pin 4 = D8 Pin 5 = D6 Pin 6 = D9 Pin 7...
  • Page 38 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Power Supply Connector Signal Signal Pin 1 = Ground Pin 2 = VCC Pin 3 = TTL Digital Input 3 Pin 4 = +12 Volt (for PC/104) Pin 5 = TTL Digital Input 2 Pin 6...
  • Page 39 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 VGA Monitor (CRT-Signals) 10 pins Header 15 pins HiDensity DSUB Pin V2.0 Signal Signal Pin 2 VGA red Pin 1 Pin 4 VGA green Pin 2 Green Pin 6 VGA blue Pin 3 Blue Pin 8...
  • Page 40 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 PC/104 BUS Interface Ground Ground IOCHCK Ground SBHE MEMCS16 RESET LA23 IOCS16 LA22 IRQ10 IRQ9 LA21 IRQ11 LA20 IRQ12 DRQ2 LA19 IRQ15 (-12V) LA18 IRQ14 LA17 DACK0 +12V MEMR DRQ0 IOCHRDY Ground MEMW DACK5 SMEMW...
  • Page 41: Jumper Locations On The Board

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 UMPER OCATIONS ON THE OARD The figure shows the location of all jumper blocks on the MSM486V board. The numbers shown in this figure are silk screened on the board so that the pins can easily be located. This chapter refers to the individual pins for these jumpers.
  • Page 42: Jumper Locations And Connector Locations

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Jumper Locations and Connector Locations 6.2.1 Front view...
  • Page 43: Rear View

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 6.2.2 Rear view...
  • Page 44: Module Dimensions

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Module Dimensions...
  • Page 45: Cable Interface

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 ABLE NTERFACE The Harddisk cable 44 pins IDT Terminal for Dual Row (2.00 mm grid) and 1.00 mm flat cable. 44 pins = 40 pins signal and 4 pins power. The max. length for the IDE cable is 30 cm.
  • Page 46: The Com 1/2 Serial Interface Cable

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 The COM 1/2 serial interface cable DT terminal for dual row 0.1" (2.54 mm grid) and 1.27 mm flat cable Line o f p in 1 COM1 9p in D-Sub m a le COM1/ 2 ATTENTION: Do not short-circuit these signal lines.
  • Page 47: Micro Floppy Cable

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Micro Floppy cable...
  • Page 48: Software

    V1.x and V2.x IBM: OS/2 V2.0 Application Programs: All software DIGITAL-LOGIC AG has tested so far are compatible and run without problems. Software Tools and Drivers for the MICROSPACE PC The tooldisk is divided into the following subdirectories: MSM486V TOOLS HD.COM...
  • Page 49: Hd Harddisk Driver

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 HD Harddisk driver This driver is installed as TSR and controls the power saving features of the harddisk. After a specified time, the driver sends an E0h command to the harddisk to stop the spindle motor and the control electronics.
  • Page 50: Special Peripherals, Configuration

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 PECIAL ERIPHERALS ONFIGURATION Special Peripherals 9.1.1 Multifunction Latch The multifunction latch allows control over several functions such as powerdown, contrast and watch- dog. This latch can be controlled by the application program. Latch 1: Programming address is:...
  • Page 51: Theory Of Adjusting Contrast And Backlight

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 9.1.2.1 Theory of adjusting contrast and backlight This feature is available on the following MICROSPACE® products: MSM486V, MSE486V, MSE486DX, MSWS1, MSWS2, MSMV104. There are up to three software adjustable potentiometers on these products. Contrast, and backlight can be adjusted in this way by using the keyboard.
  • Page 52: Special Function Interface For Microspace Computers Sfi

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Special Function Interface for MICROSPACE Computers SFI All functions are performed by starting the SW - INTERRUPT 60H with the following arguments: 9.2.1 EEPROM Functions Function: WRITE TO EEPROM Number: EPP-Version: included since version V3.0.
  • Page 53 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Function: ERASE one DATABYTE OF THE EEPROM Number: EPP-Version: included since version V3.0. Description: Erases the selected memory cell of the serial EEPROM. Input Values: AH = E3h Function Request BX = Address of the EEPROM Output Values: none;...
  • Page 54: Adjusting Contrast, Backlight And Speaker Volume

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 9.2.2 Adjusting Contrast, Backlight and Speaker volume Function: INCREMENT POTI Number: EPP-Version: included since version V3.01. Description: Increments the selected potentiometer by 1 step. The new value is stored into the EEPROM of the poti. After power-up the new value is always available.
  • Page 55: Hardware Type

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 9.2.3 Hardware type Function: HARDWARE TYPE Number: EPP-Version: included since version V3.0. Description: Returns to the MICROSPACE Product code. Input Values: AH = EAh Function Request Output Values: AH = Board Size: M = PC/104 (MSM)
  • Page 56: Harddisk Function

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 9.2.5 Harddisk function Function: TURN HARDDISK OFF Number: EPP-Version: included since version V3.10. Description: Turns off the harddisk. The next access to the harddisk will turn on the harddisk automatically. Input Values: AH = ECh Function Request Output Values: none;...
  • Page 57 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Function: READ FROM FLASH Number: EPP-Version: included since version V3.17. Description: Reads the addessed byte from the flash. Input Values: AH = EFh Function Request DX = Address high word SI = Address low word...
  • Page 58: Int 15H Sfr Functions

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 9.2.7 INT 15h SFR Functions Use this routines for new applications, instead of the older INT60h functions ! To test the INT15h routines, try the INT15.EXE programm, available on the tooldisk. Function: WATCHDOG Number: Description: Enables, strobes and disables the WATCHDOG.
  • Page 59 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Function: INFORMATION ABOUT INT15-SUPPORT ON THE BOARD Number: Description: Gives informations about the supported interrupt 15 functions. Input Values: AH = EFh Function Request Number of Interrupt, where you need information Password, if you want information about a password...
  • Page 60: The Flashdisk

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 The Flashdisk 9.3.1 What does a Flash-File-System The Flash-File-System allows you to READ and WRITE information to and from the flashdisk, without limitation. 9.3.2 Usable DOS size of a Flash-File-System Depending on the MICROSPACE product, different sizes and types are supported: On the Flashdisk, the real usable capacity must be smaller than the installed devices, due to the spare sector of 64kByte and the memory area used by the FFS.
  • Page 61 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 How to access the onboard Solid State Disk (SSD) ? programming sample: ;pay attention to the write cycle time delays ;Set Page dx,0201h al,02h ; = 3th page (see 9.1.1 Latch1) al,01 al,80h ; EEPROM inactiv dx,al ;...
  • Page 62: Building A System

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 UILDING A SYSTEM To build a system based on the MSM486V board you must obtain the following equipment: A chassis to hold all the system components. The board size is designed for EURO RACKS 19"...
  • Page 63: Diagnostics

    Does the harddisk spindle motor start? Reset the CMOS-RAM: see A.3. If the error appears again Contact your nearest DIGITAL-LOGIC dealer for Technical Support. Or contact our Technical Support by Fax ++41 65 41 53 31 (CH) DIGITAL-LOGIC AG, Switzerland.
  • Page 64: Pod-Error

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 11.2 POD-Error The following numeric codes appear on the System Board LEDs (in hex) to report the progress of the Power-On Diagnostics, or on the LEDs and on the screen (in decimal) to report errors found by the Diagnostics.
  • Page 65 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Power-on Diagnostics Test Codes LEDs (hex) Meaning Initialize hardware. Initialize timer. DMA init. 8259 init. Initialize Chipset. Set up BMS configuration. Entering Protected Mode for first time. Size memory chips. Configure memory chip interleave. Exiting Protected Mode for first time.
  • Page 66 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 Power-on Diagnostics Exception Codes LEDs (hex) Screen (dec) Meaning Exception 0 during POD. Exception 1 during POD. Exception 2 during POD. Exception 3 during POD. Exception 4 during POD. Exception 5 during POD. Exception 6 during POD.
  • Page 67: Index

    DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 NDEX HD.COM backlight Backlight I/O map Battery IDE interface 11, 37 battery current Input-Signals BIOS CMOS Setup interfaces BIOS ROM INTERRUPT 60H Block Diagram Interrupt Controllers building a system Bus currents Jumper Locations connectors contras...
  • Page 68 DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSM486V Manual V3.22 speaker port VGA driver speaker volume VGA Flat Panel Speaker volume VGA Modes Specifications VGA Monitor Support VGA software drivers VGA Tool VGA-LCD Interface tool disk watchdog Watchdog 11, 24...

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