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Aualue EBM-LX800 Series User Manual

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EBM-LX800 Series
5.25" AMD Geode™ LX800 Mini Module with DDR DIMM,
VGA, LCD, SATA, USB, COM & DIO
User's Manual
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Ed – 07 December 2009
Part No. E2047551202R

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  • Page 1 EBM-LX800 Series 5.25" AMD Geode™ LX800 Mini Module with DDR DIMM, VGA, LCD, SATA, USB, COM & DIO User’s Manual Ed – 07 December 2009 Part No. E2047551202R...
  • Page 2 For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2007 Aualue Technology Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.

  • Page 3: Life Support Policy

    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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    EBM-LX800 Contents Getting Started......................10 Safety Precautions ....................10 Packing List......................10 Document Amendment History ................11 Manual Objectives....................12 System Specifications .....................13 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram ..............15 Hardware Configuration...................16 Product Overview....................17 Installation Procedure .....................18 2.2.1 Main Memory..........................19 Jumper and Connector List ..................21 Setting Jumpers & Connectors ................23 2.4.1 AT/ATX Power Select (JAT/ATX)....................
  • Page 7 User’s Manual 2.4.21 LCD Backlight Brightness Adjustment Connector (JVR) ............42 2.4.22 Parallel Port Connector (LPT)....................42 2.4.23 Power Input Connector (PWR1) ....................43 2.4.24 Power Input Connector (PWR3) ....................43 BIOS Setup........................44 Starting Setup ......................45 Using Setup ......................46 Getting Help ......................47 In Case of Problems....................47 Main Menu ......................48 3.5.1...
  • Page 8 EBM-LX800 Appendix C: AWARD BIOS POST Messages ..............91 Overview..........................92 Post Beep ..........................92 Error Messages .........................92 CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED ......................92 CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR ......................92 DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER ..........92 DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP..........92 DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY..................
  • Page 9 User’s Manual Manufacturing POST loop......................96 BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted................. 96 Memory test fail..........................96 POST Codes ..........................97 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 9...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    EBM-LX800 1. Getting Started 1.1 Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges.

  • Page 11: Document Amendment History

    User’s Manual 1.3 Document Amendment History Revision Date Comment Sep., 2007 Lingo Tsai Initial Release Oct. 2007 Lingo Tsai 1. Add power requirement on Page 14. 2. Add Appendix A: FAQs on Page 82. Dec. 2009 Hsin Chiang 1. Add PWR3 pin defination 2.

  • Page 12: Manual Objectives

    We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface with EBM-LX800 series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident, you contact your supplier for guidance.

  • Page 13: System Specifications

    User’s Manual 1.5 System Specifications System AMD Geode™ LX 800@0.9W Processor 500MHz Optional AMD Geode™ LX 900@ 1 W Processor 600MHz Award 512 KB Flash BIOS BIOS AMD Geode™ LX 800/CS5536 System Chipset Winbond W83627HG-AW I/O Chip One 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 1 GB DDR 333/400 SDRAM System Memory One CompactFlash Type I/II socket Reset: 1 sec.~255 min.
  • Page 14 EBM-LX800 Mechanical & Environmental +5 V @ 2.05 A, +12 V @ 0.07 A (with AMD LX800 0.9W 500GHz & 512 Power Requirement MB DDR 400 SDRAM) AT/ATX Power Type 0~60 C (32~140 Operation Temperature 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Operating Humidity 8"...

  • Page 15: Architecture Overview-Block Diagram

    User’s Manual 1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EBM-LX800. The following sections provide detail information about the functions provided onboard. EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 15...

  • Page 16: Hardware Configuration

    EBM-LX800 2. Hardware Configuration 16 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Product Overview

    User’s Manual 2.1 Product Overview EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 17...

  • Page 18: Installation Procedure

    EBM-LX800 2.2 Installation Procedure This chapter explains you the instructions of how to setup your system. 1. Turn off the power supply. 2. Insert the DIMM module (be careful with the orientation). 3. Insert all external cables for hard disk, floppy, keyboard, mouse, USB etc. except for flat panel.

  • Page 19: Main Memory

    User’s Manual 2.2.1 Main Memory EBM-LX800 provides one 184-pin DIMM sockets to support DDR SDRAM. The total maximum memory size is 1GB. (Rear side) Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the board and the components.
  • Page 20 EBM-LX800 • Locate the DIMM socket on the board. • Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully. Keep away of touching its connectors. • Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot. • Firmly press the modules into the socket automatically snaps into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fit in one direction.

  • Page 21: Jumper And Connector List

    User’s Manual 2.3 Jumper and Connector List You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.
  • Page 22 EBM-LX800 Connectors Label Function Note Compact Flash card connector DDR DIMM 2.5V STD 184-pin DDR DIMM socket DIMM Floppy connector 17 x 2 box header, pitch 2.54 mm 20 x 2 box header, pitch 2.0 mm Primary IDE connector IDE1 20 x 2 box header, pitch 2.0 mm Secondary IDE connector IDE2...

  • Page 23: Setting Jumpers & Connectors

    User’s Manual 2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors 2.4.1 AT/ATX Power Select (JAT/ATX) * Default 2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT) Protect* Clear CMOS * Default EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 23...

  • Page 24: Jcom1-4 Pin 8 Signal Select (Jri1)

    EBM-LX800 2.4.2 JCOM1-4 Pin 8 Signal Select (JRI1) Ring* +12V * Default 2.4.3 Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-422/485 Mode (JRS422) Signal Signal 422/485TXC- 485RXC- 422/485TXC+ 485RXC+ 24 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Auxiliary Power Connector (Pwr2)

    User’s Manual 2.4.4 Auxiliary Power Connector (PWR2) Signal PSON 5VSB * Default EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 25...

  • Page 26: Primary Ide Connector (Ide1)

    EBM-LX800 2.4.2 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1) Signal PIN PIN Signal RESET# PDD7 PDD8 PDD6 PDD9 PDD5 PDD10 PDD4 PDD11 PDD3 PDD12 PDD2 PDD13 PDD1 PDD14 PDD0 PDD15 PDREQ PDIOW# PDIOR# PIORDY PDDACK# IRQ14 PDA1 CABLE-ID PDA0 PDA2 PDCS0# PDCS1# 5536HDLED# 26 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Secondary Ide Connector (Ide2)

    User’s Manual 2.4.3 Secondary IDE Connector (IDE2) Signal PIN PIN Signal RESET# PDD7 PDD8 PDD6 PDD9 PDD5 PDD10 PDD4 PDD11 PDD3 PDD12 PDD2 PDD13 PDD1 PDD14 PDD0 PDD15 PDMARQ PDIOW# PDIOR# PIORDY PDDACK# PINTR PDA1 PCBLID PDA0 PDA2 PDCS0# PDCS1# PHDLED# EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 27...

  • Page 28: Audio Input Connector (Jaudio)

    EBM-LX800 2.4.5 Audio Input Connector (JAUDIO) Signal Signal Mic-In Mic Bais Line-Out L Line-Out R Line-In L Line-In R 2.4.6 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) Signal +12V ENBKL 28 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Cd-Rom Audio Input Connector (Jcdin)

    User’s Manual Note: For inverters with adjustable Backlight function, it is possible to control the LCD brightness through the VR signal controlled by JVR. Please see the JVR section for detailed circuit information. 2.4.6.1 Signal Description – LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) Signal Signal Description Vadj = 0.75V ~ 4.25V (Recommended: 4.7KΩ, >1/16W)

  • Page 30: Cf Master/Slave Selecting Connector (Jcfset)

    EBM-LX800 2.4.8 CF Master/Slave Selecting Connector (JCFSET) Master* Slave Signal 3.3V Master * Default 30 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Serial Port 1, 2, 3, 4 Connector (Jcom1-4)

    User’s Manual 2.4.9 Serial Port 1, 2, 3, 4 Connector (JCOM1-4) Serial Port 1 (Pin 1-10) Signal Signal DCD1 DSR1 RxD1 RTS1 TxD1 CTS1 DTR1 RI1/+5V/+12V Serial Port 3 (Pin 21-30) Signal Signal DCD3 DSR3 SIN3 RTS3 SOUT3 CTS3 DTR3 RI3/+5V/+12V Serial Port 4 (Pin 31-40) Signal...

  • Page 32: Serial Port 2 Connector In Rs-232 Mode (Jcom1-4, Pin 11-20)

    EBM-LX800 the data carrier. Ring Indicator. This signal indicates that the modem has received a telephone ringing signal. 2.4.10 Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-232 Mode (JCOM1-4, 11-20) Signal Signal DCD2 DSR2 RxD2 RTS2 TxD2 CTS2 DTR2 RI2/+5V/+12V 32 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Serial Port 5, 6 Connector (Jcom5, Jcom6)

    User’s Manual 2.4.11 Serial Port 5, 6 Connector (JCOM5, JCOM6) Signal Signal DCD# SOUT DTR# DSR# RTS# CTS# RIC# JCOM6 JCOM5 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 33...

  • Page 34: Front Panel Connector (Jfp)

    EBM-LX800 2.4.12 Front Panel Connector (JFP) Signal Signal RESET 5VSB +5VSLED HD_LED PWR_BTN LAN_RX/TX 3.3V LAN_SPD 3.3V 34 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Digital Input/Output Connector (Jdio)

    User’s Manual 2.4.13 Digital Input/Output Connector (JDIO) Signal Signal DIO20 DIO10 DIO21 DIO11 DIO22 DIO12 DIO23 DIO13 DIO24 DIO14 DIO25 DIO15 DIO26 DIO16 DIO27 DIO17 SMB_CLK_S SMB_DATA_S EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 35...

  • Page 36: Irda Connector (Jir)

    EBM-LX800 2.4.14 IrDA Connector (JIR) Signal CIRRX IRRX IRTX 2.4.15 Keyboard & Mouse Connector (JKBMS) Signal Signal KDAT KCLK MDAT MCLK 36 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Lvds Connector (Jlvds)

    User’s Manual 2.4.16 LVDS Connector (JLVDS) Signal Signal +3.3V +3.3V C_DAT C_CLK Txout0 Txout1 Txout0# Txout1# Txout2 Txout3 Txout2# Txout3# Txclk Txclk# +12V +12V 2.4.16.1 Signal Description – LVDS Connecter (JLVDS) Signal Description C interface for panel parameter EEPROM. This EERPOM is mounted on the C_DAT, I C_CLK LVDS receiver.

  • Page 38: Serial Port 2 Connector In Rs-422/485 Mode (Jrs422)

    EBM-LX800 2.4.17 Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-422/485 Mode (JRS422) Signal Signal 422/485TXC- 485RXC- 422/485TXC+ 485RXC+ 2.4.17.1 Signal Description – Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-422/485 Mode (JRS422) Signal Signal Description Serial output. This differential signal pair sends serial data to the communication TxC+/- link.

  • Page 39: Tft Panel Connector (Jtft)

    User’s Manual 2.4.18 TFT Panel Connector (JTFT) Signal Signal +3.3V +3.3V SHFCLK ENBKL 2.4.18.1 Signal Description – TFT Panel Connector (JTFT) Signal Description P [0:23] Flat panel data output for 18/24 bit TFT flat panels. Refer to table below for configurations for various panel types.
  • Page 40 EBM-LX800 2.4.18.2 Signal Description – TFT Panel Display (JTFT) Signal 18-bit TFT 24-bit TFT Note: The principle of attachment of TFT panels is that the bits for red, green, and blue use the most significant bits and skip the least significant bits if the display interface width of the TFT panel is insufficient.

  • Page 41: Usb Connector 0 & 1, 2 & 3 (Jusb1, Jusb2)

    User’s Manual 2.4.19 USB Connector 0 & 1, 2 & 3 (JUSB1, JUSB2) Signal Signal JUSB1 D0-/D2- JUSB2 D0+/D2+ D1+/D3+ D1-/D3- 2.4.20 VGA Connector (JVGA) Signal Signal GREEN BLUE DDAT HSYNC VSYNC DCLK EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 41...

  • Page 42: Lcd Backlight Brightness Adjustment Connector (Jvr)

    EBM-LX800 2.4.21 LCD Backlight Brightness Adjustment Connector (JVR) Signal JBKL pin 4 Variation Resistor (Recommended: 4.7KΩ, >1/16W) 2.4.22 Parallel Port Connector (LPT) Signal Signal STB# AFD# ERR# INIT# SLIN# ACK# BUSY SLCT 42 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Power Input Connector (Pwr1)

    User’s Manual 2.4.23 Power Input Connector (PWR1) Signal +12V -12V 2.4.24 Power Input Connector (PWR3) Signal EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 43...

  • Page 44: Bios Setup

    EBM-LX800 3 BIOS Setup 44 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Starting Setup

    User’s Manual 3.1 Starting Setup The AwardBIOS™ is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. The BIOS reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it. When it finishes, the BIOS will seek an operating system on one of the disks and then launch and turn control over to the operating system.

  • Page 46: Using Setup

    EBM-LX800 3.2 Using Setup In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use the PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press <F1> for help and press <Esc> to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program using the keyboard.

  • Page 47: Getting Help

    User’s Manual • To Display a Sub Menu Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press <Enter>. A “ ” pointer marks all sub menus. 3.3 Getting Help Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.

  • Page 48: Main Menu

    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. 48 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Standard Cmos Features

    User’s Manual 3.5.1 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into few categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item. 3.5.1.1 Main Menu Selection This reference table shows the selections that you may make on the Main Menu.
  • Page 50 EBM-LX800 3.5.1.2 IDE Adapter Setup The IDE adapters control the hard disk drive. Use a separate sub menu to configure each hard disk drive. The below Figure will shows the IDE primary master sub menu. Item Options Description Press Enter to auto-detect the HDD on this channel.

  • Page 51: Advanced Bios Features

    User’s Manual 3.5.2 Advanced BIOS Features This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have the opportunity to select the system’s default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation, shadowing and security. 3.5.2.1 Hard Disk Boot Priority This item allows you to set the boot priority of the hard drives installed in the system. Item Description Pri./Sec.
  • Page 52 EBM-LX800 Item Description Enabled Enable cache Disabled Disable cache 3.5.2.4 Quick Power On Self Test 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...
  • Page 53 User’s Manual 3.5.2.11 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Select “Enabled” of Typematic Rate then set the rate at which a character keeps repeating while holding down a key. The choices: 6,8,10,12,15,20,24,30 3.5.2.12 Typematic Delay (Msec) Select “Enabled” of Typematic Rate then set the length of delay before keying strokes to repeat.

  • Page 54: Advanced Chipset Features

    EBM-LX800 3.5.3 Advanced Chipset Features This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and the external cache. It also coordinates communications between the conventional ISA bus and the PCI bus.
  • Page 55 User’s Manual 3.5.3.3 CAS Latency It’s the time, in number of clock cycles, elapses after the memory controller sends a request to read a memory location and before the data is sent to the module’s output pins. The choices: Auto, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 3.5.3.4 Video Memory Size This item allows to select video memory size.

  • Page 56: Integrated Peripherals

    EBM-LX800 3.5.3.7 Onboard Audio This item allows you to enable the onboard audio function. The choices: Enabled, Disabled. 3.5.3.8 Onboard USB1.1 This item allows you to enable the onboard USB1.1 function. The choices: Enabled, Disabled. 3.5.3.9 Onboard USB2.0 This item allows you to enable the onboard USB2.0 function. The choices: Enabled, Disabled.

  • Page 57: It8888 Isa Decode Io

    User’s Manual Mode 3 successively increased performance. In Auto Mode 4 mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each device. Ultra DMA implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive supports it and the operating environment includes a DMA driver IDE Primary Master UDMA Auto (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus...
  • Page 58 EBM-LX800 58 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 User’s Manual Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Item Options Description Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, multiple section read/write. If the IDE hard drive supports block Enabled IDE HDD Block Mode mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for Disabled automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can...

  • Page 60: Power Management Setup

    EBM-LX800 Onboard Serial Port 5 Serial Port 3 Use IRQ IRQ5 Serial Port4 Use IRQ IRQ7 This determines the IRQ in which the third, Serial Port5 Use IRQ IRQ10 fourth, fifth and sixth serial ports can use. Serial Port6 Use IRQ IRQ11 Disabled Onboard Serial Port 6...
  • Page 61 User’s Manual The choices: Disabled, Enabled. 3.5.7.5 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN 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.

  • Page 62: Pnp / Pci Configuration

    EBM-LX800 3.5.8 PnP / PCI Configuration This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.

  • Page 63: Pc Health Status

    User’s Manual this field to “manual” choose specific resources by going into each of the sub menu that follows this field (a sub menu is preceded by a “ ”). The choices: Auto(ESCD), Manual. 3.5.8.5 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop This item allows you to decide if your graphics card should allow VGA palete snooping by a fixed function display card.

  • Page 64: Load Optimized Defaults

    EBM-LX800 3.5.11 Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations. 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>...

  • Page 65: Set Supervisor / User Password

    User’s Manual 3.5.12 Set Supervisor / User Password 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. EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 65...
  • Page 66 EBM-LX800 Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc>...

  • Page 67: Save & Exit Setup

    User’s Manual PASSWORD DISABLED. When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration. Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require the BIOS to request a password every time your system is rebooted.

  • Page 68: Exit Without Save

    EBM-LX800 3.5.14 Exit Without Save Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup, and the system is restarted after exiting. 68 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Drivers Installation

    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. EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 69...

  • Page 70: Install Audio Driver (For Amd Gx3)

    EBM-LX800 4.1 Install Audio Driver (For AMD GX3) Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Audio\AMD\GX3. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operation...
  • Page 71 User’s Manual Step6. Click Continue Anyway to run the installation. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 71...

  • Page 72: Install Chipset Driver (For Amd Gx3)

    EBM-LX800 4.2 Install Chipset Driver (For AMD GX3) Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Chipset\AMD\GX3. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operation...
  • Page 73 User’s Manual Step6. The setup will install automatically. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 73...

  • Page 74: Install Pci To Isa Bridge Driver (For Ite It8888)

    EBM-LX800 4.3 Install PCI to ISA Bridge Driver (For ITE IT8888) Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Chipset\AMD\GX3\PCI to ISA Bridge.
  • Page 75 User’s Manual Step6. The setup will install automatically. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 75...

  • Page 76: Install Display Driver (For Amd Gx3)

    EBM-LX800 4.4 Install Display Driver (For AMD GX3) Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Video\AMD\GX3. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operation...
  • Page 77 User’s Manual Step6. Click Continue Anyway to run the installation. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 77...

  • Page 78: Install Display Driver (For Via Vt6421)

    EBM-LX800 4.5 Install Display Driver (For VIA VT6421) In order to enable the function while connecting related storage device via SATA1/SATA2 or IDE2, you need to insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically.
  • Page 79 User’s Manual Step6. Click Finish to complete the setup. EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 79...

  • Page 80: Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek Rtl810X, Rtl813X Family)

    4.6 Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek RTL810x, RTL813x Family) Insert the Supporting DVD-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.

  • Page 81: Mechanical Drawing

    User’s Manual 5 Mechanical Drawing EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 81...
  • Page 82 EBM-LX800 (unit: mm) 82 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Appendix A: Faqs

    User’s Manual Appendix A: FAQs EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 83...
  • Page 84 EBM-LX800 Q1. Why does the message “you need to install driver..” pop-on while I install O.S. via IDE2? A: This situation occurs when your primary storage device connects to SATA or IDE2. This is because that IDE2 & SATA interface are supported by VIA VT6421A controller. Therefore you have to install the related drivers.

  • Page 85: Appendix B: Chipset Introduction

    User’s Manual Appendix B: Chipset Introduction AMD LX800 & CS5536 Realtek ALC203 Audio Codec Realtek RTL8101L Ethernet Controller ITE IT8888 PCI to ISA Bridge Compact Flash Interface EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 85...

  • Page 86: Amd Lx800 & Cs5536

    EBM-LX800 — AMD LX800 & CS5536 The AMD Geode™ LX 800@0.9W processor brings x86 power and versatility to applications for entertainment, business, education, and embedded markets. The AMD Geode LX processors’ integrated, innovative architecture delivers the most performance per watt available in the industry today, and can lead to longer battery life and enable small form-factor designs.
  • Page 87 User’s Manual GeodeLink Memory Controller • Graphics Processor • Display Controller • Video Processor • Video Input Port • GeodeLink PCI Bridge • Security Block • The AMD Geode™ CS5536 companion device works with both AMD Geode™ LX and AMD Geode™ GX processor families to create today's leading high-performance, low-power x86 solution for embedded applications, ranging from thin clients and digital set-top boxes to single-board computers and Personal Access Devices (PADs).

  • Page 88: Realtek Alc203 Audio Codec

    EBM-LX800 — Realtek ALC203 Audio Codec The ALC203 is a 20-bit DAC and 18-bit ADC full-duplex AC'97 2.3 compatible stereo audio CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems, including host/soft audio, and AMR/CNR based designs. The ALC203 incorporates proprietary converter technology to achieve a high SNR (greater than 100 dB), sensing logics for device reporting, and a Universal Audio Jack®...

  • Page 89: Ite It8888 Pci To Isa Bridge

    User’s Manual PCI Vital Product Data (VPD) is also supported to provide the information that uniquely identifies hardware (i.e., the OEM brand name of RTL8101L LAN card). The information may consist of part number, serial number, and other detailed information. To provide cost down support, the RTL8101L is capable of using a 25MHz crystal or OSC as its internal clock source.
  • Page 90 EBM-LX800 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. 90 EBM-LX800 User’s Manual...
  • Page 91 User’s Manual Appendix C: AWARD BIOS POST Messages EBM-LX800 User’s Manual 91...
  • Page 92 EBM-LX800 Overview During the Power On Self-Test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error requiring you to do something to fix, it will either sound a beep code or display a message. If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by: PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE OR PRESS DEL TO ENTER SETUP Post Beep Currently there are two kinds of beep codes in BIOS.
  • Page 93 User’s Manual DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY Display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, and then either turn off the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection.
  • Page 94 EBM-LX800 12. Invalid EISA Configuration PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY The non-volatile memory containing EISA configuration information was programmed incorrectly or has become corrupt. Re-run EISA configuration utility to correctly program the memory. Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.
  • Page 95 User’s Manual 20. PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT This will be displayed at the bottom screen when an error occurs that requires you to reboot. Press any key and the system will reboot. 21. PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI, F2 TO REBOOT When BIOS detects a Non-maskable Interrupt condition during boot, this will allow you to disable the NMI and continue to boot, or you can reboot the system with the NMI enabled.
  • Page 96 EBM-LX800 27. Wrong Board In Slot PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY The board ID does not match the ID stored in the EISA non-volatile memory. Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility. 28.
  • Page 97 User’s Manual 40. POST Codes Please take reference to Phoenix-Award website for the latest post codes. http://www.phoenix.com/NR/rdonlyres/0835996A-6694-4F6D-8243-1030EE040D92/0/post code.pdf 40.1 Normal POST Code EISA POST codes are typically output to port address 300h. ISA POST codes are output to Note: port address 80h. Code (hex) Name Description...
  • Page 98 EBM-LX800 Code (hex) Name Description Early Superio Init Early Initialized the super IO Reserved Blank video Reset Video controller Reserved Init KBC Keyboard controller init KB test Test the Keyboard Reserved Mouse Init Initialized the mouse Onboard Audio init Onboard audio controller initialize if exist Reserved Reserved CheckSum Check...
  • Page 99 User’s Manual Code (hex) Name Description Reserved Reserved KBC final Init Final Initial KBC and setup BIOS data area Reserved Initialize Video Interface Read CMOS location 14h to find out type of video in use. Detect and Initialize Video Adapter. Reserved Reserved Reserved...
  • Page 100 EBM-LX800 Code (hex) Name Description Test Stuck 8259's Turn off interrupts then verify no interrupt mask register is on. Interrupt Bits Test 8259 Interrupt Force an interrupt and verify the interrupt occurred. Functionality Reserved Reserved Reserved Set EISA Mode If EISA non-volatile memory checksum is good, execute EISA initialization.
  • Page 101 User’s Manual Code (hex) Name Description Reserved Reserved Setup enable Display setup message and enable setup functions Reserved Reserved Initialize & Install Detect if mouse is present, initialize mouse, install interrupt Mouse vectors. Reserved PS2 Mouse special Special treatment to PS2 Mouse port Reserved ACPI init ACPI sub-system initializing...
  • Page 102 EBM-LX800 Code (hex) Name Description Reserved Reserved POST error check Check POST error and display them and ask for user intervention Reserved Reserved Security Check Ask password security (optional). Write CMOS Write all CMOS values back to RAM and clear screen. Pre-boot Enable Enable parity checker.
  • Page 103 User’s Manual 40.2 Quick POST Codes Code (hex) Name Description Init onboard device Early Initialized the super IO. Reset Video controller. Keyboard controller init Test the Keyboard Initialized the mouse Onboard audio controller initialize if exist. Check the intergraty of the ROM, BIOS and message Check Flash type and copy flash write/erase routines to 0F000h segments Check Cmos Circuitry and reset CMOS Program the chipset registers with CMOS values Init onboard...
  • Page 104 EBM-LX800 Code (hex) Name Description Install FDD Enter setup check and auto11 configuration check up Initialize floppy disk drive controller and any drives. Install FDD and setup BIOS data area parameters Install FDD Initialize hard drive controller and any drives. IDE device detection and install Initialize any serial and parallel ports (also game port).
  • Page 105 User’s Manual 40.3 S4 POST Codes Code (hex) Name Description Early Chipset Init Early Initialized the super IO. Reset Video controller. Keyboard controller init. Test the Keyboard Initilized the mouse Cmos Check Check Cmos Circuitry and reset CMOS Chipset default Prog Program the chipset registers with CMOS values.
  • Page 106 EBM-LX800 40.4 BootBlock POST Codes Code (hex) Name Description Base memory test Clear base memory area (0000:0000--9000:ffffh) 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...

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