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Aualue has come to be known. Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Aualue’s customer services. To ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.
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Our dealers are well trained and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your Aualue’s products. In fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.
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If any of Aualue’s products is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time, and freight.
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IDE Connector (IDE) ........................32 2.4.16 VGA Connector (JVGA1) ......................34 BIOS Setup........................36 Starting Setup ......................37 Using Setup ......................38 Getting Help ......................39 In Case of Problems....................39 Main Menu ......................40 3.5.1 Standard CMOS Features......................41 3.5.2 Advanced BIOS Features ......................43 6 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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DISPLAY TYPE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT ..............81 EISA Configuration Checksum Error PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY....81 EISA Configuration Is Not Complete PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY ....81 ERROR ENCOUNTERED INITIALIZING HARD DRIVE..............81 ERROR INITIALIZING HARD DISK CONTROLLER ..............81 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 7...
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Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key..................84 Keyboard error or no keyboard present..................84 Manufacturing POST loop......................84 BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted................. 84 Memory test fail..........................84 POST Codes ..........................85 8 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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1.2 Packing List Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: 1 x ECM-LX800D AMD Geode LX800 Micro Module 1 x Quick Installation Guide for ECM-LX800D 1 x DVD-ROM contains the followings: —...
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ECM-LX800D 1.3 Document Amendment History Revision Date Comment Dec., 2008 Initial Release 10 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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User’s Manual 1.4 Manual Objectives This manual describes in detail the Aualue Technology ECM-LX800D Single Board. We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board.
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AMD Geode CS5536 Chipset Realtek ALC203 supports 2 CH Audio AC97 Codec Mic in, Line in, Line out, Audio in Audio Interface Ethernet Dual Realtek RTL8101L LAN 1 & 2 100Base-Tx Fast Ethernet compatible Ethernet Interface 12 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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+10V~+28V Power Requirement AT/ATX Power Type 0~60 C (32~140 Operation Temperature 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Operating Humidity 5.7" x 4" (146 mm x 101 mm) Size ( L x W ) 0.44 lbs (0.2 Kg) Weight ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 13...
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ECM-LX800D 1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of ECM-LX800D. The following sections provide detail information about the functions provided onboard. 14 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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(2) Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 17...
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3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm JAT/ATX Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm JBAT COM1-Ring, +5V, +12V power select 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm JRI1 JTOUCH_SEL Touch panel select 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 18 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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LCD brightness through the VR signal controlled by JVR. Please see the JVR section for detailed circuitry information. 2.4.5.1 Signal Description – LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) Signal Signal Description Vadj = 0.75V ~ 4.25V (Recommended: 4.7KΩ, >1/16W) ENBKL LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal 22 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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User’s Manual 2.4.6 Audio Connector (JAUDIO) Signal Signal MIC-REF MIC-IN LIN_L LIN_R LINEOUT _L LINEOUT _R 2.4.7 Serial Port 1 (COM1) Signal Signal ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 23...
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Serial port 2 COM2 in RS-232 Mode (JCOM2) Signal Signal 2.4.9 Serial port 2 in RS-422/485 Mode (JRS422/485) Signal Signal TxD+ RxD+ TxD- RxD- Note: JRS422/485 is available after modifying the mode of COM2 in BIOS setting. 24 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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RS-485 mode is typically used in multi drop applications, where more than 2 units are communicating. The data and control signal pairs should be terminated in each end of the communication line with a resistor matching the cable impedance (typical 100-120 Ω). Stubs to substations should be avoided. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 25...
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LCD Backlight Brightness Adjustment Connector (JVR) Signal 2.4.11 General purpose I/O connector (JDIO1) Signal Signal 2.4.10.1 Signal Description – General Purpose I/O Connector (JDIO1) Signal Signal Description GP [0:3] General purpose I/O port 1 bit 0~3. 26 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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NRZI encoding. The signalling bit rate is up to 12 Mbs. Differential bi-directional data signal for USB channel 1. Clock is transmitted along D1+/- with the data using NRZI encoding. The signalling bit rate is up to 12 Mbs. 28 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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SMB interface for panel parameter EEPROM. This EERPOM is mounted on the SMB_DAT, SMB_CLK LVDS receiver. The data in the EEPROM allows the EXT module to automatically set the proper timing parameters for a specific LCD panel. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 29...
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Multipurpose signal, function depends on panel type. May be used as AC drive control signal or as BLANK# or Display Enable signal ENBKL Enable backlight signal. This signal is controlled as a part of the panel power sequencing 30 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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DMA Acknowledge. The DACK# acknowledges the DREQ request to initiate DMA PDDACK# transfers. Signal from hard disk indicating hard disk activity. The signal level depends on the HD_LED1 hard disk type, normally active low. The signal is routed directly to the LED. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 33...
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13 HSYNC 14 VSYNC 2.4.17.1 Signal Description – VGA Connector (JVGA1) Signal Signal Description HSYNC CRT horizontal synchronisation output. VSYNC CRT vertical synchronisation output. Display Data Channel Clock. Used as clock signal to/from monitors with DDC interface. 34 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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Analog output carrying the red colour signal to the CRT. For 75 Ω cable impedance. Analog output carrying the green colour signal to the CRT. For 75 Ω cable GREEN impedance. Analog output carrying the blue colour signal to the CRT. For 75 Ω cable BLUE impedance. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 35...
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If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to. Press F1 to Continue, DEL to enter SETUP ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 37...
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Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu • Navigating Through The Menu Bar Use the left and right arrow keys to choose the menu you want to be in. Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 38 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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Award and your systems manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the chipset setup has the potential for causing you to use the override. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 39...
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Note: The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the Aualue website (www.avalue.com.tw) download the latest product and BIOS information. 40 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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CGA 40 Video Select the default video device CGA 80 MONO All Errors Select the situation in which you want the BIOS Halt On No Errors to stop the POST process and notify you All, but Keyboard ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 41...
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**** Warning: Setting a value of 65535 Precomp Max = 65535 means no hard disk Min = 0 Landing zone **** Max = 65535 Min = 0 Sector Number of sectors per track Max = 255 42 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power up the computer. If it is set to Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. Item Description Enabled Enable quick POST Disabled Normal POST ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 43...
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To allow selecting whether the password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter the Setup. Item Description Setup Require password when entering the main CMOS Setup Utility Screen only. System Require password every time the system boots 44 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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3.5.2.14 Onboard Lan Boot ROM This item allows to boot over the network when system POST and shorten the booting time by set disabled Item Description Enabled Enable Onboard LAN boot. Disabled Disabled Onboard LAN boot. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 45...
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3.5.3.1 CPU Frequency This item allows to select CPU frequency. The choices: Auto, 200, 333, 400, 433, 500,600 3.5.3.2 Memory Frequency This item allows to select Memory frequency. The choices: Auto, 100, 133, 166, 200 46 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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Free running Latch Pulse is the line pulse or latch LP Active Period Active running pulse for the flat panel data. 3.5.3.7 Onboard Audio This item allows you to enable the onboard audio function. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 47...
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Master Drive PIO Mode Mode 1 supports. Modes through provide Slave Drive PIO Mode Mode 2 successively increased performance. In Auto Mode 3 mode, the system automatically determines the Mode 4 best mode for each device. 48 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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Select EPP port type 1.7 or 1.9. EPP1.7 ECP Mode Use DMA 1, 3 Select a DMA channel for the port. Disabled, Watch Dog Timer Select 10, 20, 30, 40 Sec. This option will determine watch dog timer 1, 2, 4 Min. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 49...
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I/O Addr. 0 It allows you to allocate an address to the ISA bus. 1~4095 I/O Addr. 1 I/O Addr. 2 It allows you to specify the size of the ISA bus. I/O Size 1,2,4,8,16,32,64,128 bytes 50 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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It allows you to allocate a memory address to the ISA bus. Memory Addr. 0 0~4095 Memory Addr. 1 It allows you to specify the memory size of the ISA bus. Memory Size 0 16,32,64,128,256,512KB, Memory Size 1 1MB,2MB ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 51...
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This determines to use power saving mode or not. When set to Delay 4 Sec, this function allows the power button to put the system in suspend, a power saving mode; otherwise, the computer turns completely off when the power button is pressed by setting as Instant-Off. 52 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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When an I/O device wants to gain the attenetion of the operating system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur. When the operating system is ready to respond to the request, it interrupts itself and performs the service. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 53...
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The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows®95. If you set 54 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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3.5.8.2 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your system to operate. Press <Y> to load the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 55...
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While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their needs. Press <Y> to load the default values setting for optimal performance system operations. 56 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. Supervisor Password: able to enter/change the options of setup menus. User Password: able to enter but no right to change the options of setup menus. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 57...
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<Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password. To disable a password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password. A message will confirm the password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely. 58 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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Enter <Y> to store the selection made in the menus in CMOS, a special section in memory that stays on after turning the system off. The BIOS configures the system according to the Setup selection stored in CMOS when boot the computer next time. The system is restarted after saving the values. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 59...
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ECM-LX800D 3.5.12.2 Exit Without Save Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup, and the system is restarted after exiting. 60 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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User’s Manual 4 Drivers Installation Note: Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 61...
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Step1. Click Start of the task bar, then the Step 4. Select the Advanced item and System of Performance and click Next. Maintenance in Control Panel. Step 2. Click Device Manager of Step 5. Select the specific location to Hardware. Next. 62 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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User’s Manual Step6. Click Continue Anyway to run the installation. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 63...
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Step1. Click Start of the task bar, then the Step 4. Select the Advanced item and System of Performance and click Next. Maintenance in Control Panel. Step 2. Click Device Manager of Step 5. Select the specific location to Hardware. Next. 64 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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User’s Manual Step6. The setup will install automatically. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 65...
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Step1. Click Start of the task bar, then the Step 4. Select the Advanced item and System of Performance and click Next. Maintenance in Control Panel. Step 2. Click Device Manager of Step 5. Select the specific location to Hardware. Next. 66 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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User’s Manual Step6. The setup will install automatically. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 67...
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Step1. Click Start of the task bar, then the Step 4. Select the Advanced item and System of Performance and click Next. Maintenance in Control Panel. Step 2. Click Device Manager of Step 5. Select the specific location to Hardware. Next. 68 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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User’s Manual Step6. Click Continue Anyway to run the installation. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 69...
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4.5 Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek RTL810x, RTL813x Family) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Aualue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Network\Realtek\ RTL810x_813X Family.
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It is the latest example of AMD’s commitment to make x86-based technology available for a variety of applications –from high-end servers to low-power embedded applications. Processor functional blocks CPU Core • GeodeLink™ Control Processor • GeodeLink Interface Units • 74 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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Designed for use with the AMD Geode LX and GX processor families • 208-Terminal PBGA (Plastic Ball Grid Array) package with internal heatspreader • 1.2V or 1.25V (nominal) core operation • Working and Standby power domains • IEEE 1149.1-compliant TAP and boundary scan • ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 75...
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RTL8101L will be negligible. The RTL8101L also supports an auxiliary power auto-detect function, and will auto-configure related bits of their own PCI power management registers in PCI configuration space. 76 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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It is fully compatible with all consumer applications designed for data storage PC card, PDA, and Smart Cellular Phones, allowing simple use for the end user. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 77...
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ECM-LX800D The Compact Flash storage card is O/S independent, thus offering an optimal solution for embedded systems operating in non-standard computing environments. The Compact Flash storage card is IDE compatible and offers various capacities. 78 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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User’s Manual Appendix B: AWARD BIOS POST Messages ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 79...
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Then reboot the system. DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP Type of diskette drive installed in the system is different from the CMOS definition. Run Setup to reconfigure the drive type correctly. 80 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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Cannot find or initialize the floppy drive controller. Make sure the controller is installed correctly and firmly. If there are no floppy drives installed, be sure the Diskette Drive selection in Setup is set to NONE. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 81...
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ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem cannot be isolated. 19. OFFENDING SEGMENT: This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and RAM PARITY ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem has been isolated. 82 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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EISA Configuration Utility. 26. SYSTEM HALTED, (CTRL-ALT-DEL) TO REBOOT ... Indicates the present boot attempt has been aborted and the system must be rebooted. Press and hold down the CTRL and ALT keys and press DEL. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 83...
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This is also used for M/B burn in test. 38. BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted. The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad. 39. Memory test fail. BIOS reports the memory test fail if the onboard memory is tested error. 84 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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If unmasked NMI occurs, display Press F1 to disable NMI, F2 reboot. Program Chip Set To program chipset from defaults values E1-EF Setup Pages E1- Page 1, E2 - Page 2, etc. Force load Default to Chipset defaults program chipset Reserved ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 85...
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Re-init KB Reserved HPM init If support HPM, HPM get initialized here Reserved Test CMOS Interface Verifies CMOS is working correctly, detects bad battery. If failed, and battery Status load CMOS defaults and load into chipset Reserved 86 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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Verify 8259 Channel 1 masked interrupts by alternately turning off and on the interrupt lines. Reserved Test 8259-2 Mask Bits Verify 8259 Channel 2 masked interrupts by alternately turning off and on the interrupt lines. Reserved Reserved ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 87...
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PnP Init Display PnP logo and PnP early init Reserved Setup Virus Protect Setup virus protect according to Setup Reserved Awdflash Load If required, will auto load Awdflash.exe in POST Reserved Onboard I/O Init Initializing onboard superIO 88 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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IDE device detection and install Reserved Detect & Initialize Initialize any serial and parallel ports (also game port). Serial/Parallel Port Reserved Reserved Detect & Initialize Math Initialize math coprocessor. Coprocessor Reserved HDD Check for Write HDD check out protection ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 89...
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Read and store boot partition head and cylinders values in RAM Final Init Final init for last micro details before boot Special KBC patch Set system speed for boot. Setup NumLock status according to Setup Boot Attempt Set low stack Boot via INT 19h. Boot 90 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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Reserved Reserved Setup Init Display setup message and enable setup functions Detect if mouse is present, initialize mouse, install interrupt vectors. Special treatment to PS2 Mouse port ACPI sub-system initializing Setup Cache Controller Initialize cache controller. ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 91...
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Read and store boot partition head and cylinders values in RAM Final Init Final init for last micro details before boot Special KBC patch Set system speed for boot. Setup NumLock status according to Setup. Boot Attempt Set low stack Boot via INT 19h. Boot 92 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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BIOS data area Parameters Initialize hard drive controller and any drives. IDE device detection and install Cache Init Cache init and USB init PM init PM initialization PM final Init and issue Final init Before resume Full on ECM-LX800D User’s Manual 93...
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KB init Initialized KBC Install interrupt vectors Install int. vector (0-77), and initialized 00-1fh to their proper place Init Video Video initializing Init FDD Scan floppy and media capacity for onboard superIO Boot Load boot sector 94 ECM-LX800D User’s Manual...
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