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RadiSys Procelerant CE370 Quick Start Manual

Embedded computing modules. cr100 flex atx carrier board

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007-01546-0001 • December 2005
COM Express Quick Start Guide
Embedded Computing Modules:
CE370, CE373, CE738, and CE760
CR100 Flex ATX Carrier Board
Operating System and Driver Setup
Pre-installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
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  • Page 1 COM Express Quick Start Guide Embedded Computing Modules: ™ R O C E L E R A N T CE370, CE373, CE738, and CE760 CR100 Flex ATX Carrier Board Pre-installation Instructions Installation Instructions Operating System and Driver Setup w w w. r a d i s y s . c o m 007-01546-0001 •...
  • Page 2 © 2005 by RadiSys Corporation. All rights reserved. RadiSys is a registered trademark and Procelerant is a trademark of RadiSys Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Red Hat and Red Hat Linux are registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface About this guide ....................................Safety Notices...................................... Where to get more information..............................Chapter 1: Pre-installation Instructions Handling precautions ..................................Step 1: Verify product model................................Step 2: Prepare accessory components ............................Additional information ..................................Chapter 2: Installation Instructions Step 1: Prepare the parts.................................. 13 Step 2: Check the CR100 carrier board jumpers.........................
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    This guide is for the technician or engineer who will physically install the COM Express embedded computing module onto the CR100 carrier board. For additional information about the RadiSys COM Express embedded computing modules and the CR100 carrier boards, refer to the Procelerant COM Express Reference Manual available in the COM Express pages of the RadiSys Web site.
  • Page 6: Where To Get More Information

    • RadiSys sales representative: If you purchased your product from RadiSys, contact your sales representative via email or phone. Other: If you purchased your RadiSys product from a third-party vendor, you can • contact that vendor for service and support.
  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Pre-Installation Instructions

    ESD information are provided at www.radisys.com/esd. Step 1: Verify product model Check the RadiSys product codes on the Procelerant COM Express module, CR100 carrier board, and accessories to make sure you received the correct products for your application.
  • Page 8: Step 2: Prepare Accessory Components

    Step 2: Prepare accessory components ATX power supply Use only an ATX12V-compliant power supply with the CR100 Flex ATX carrier board. An ATX P4 power supply with a 24-pin cable is recommended. A 20-pin cable can also be used. Power supplies with 24-pin cables are labeled “BTX.” The power supply should be rated above 200 Watts with at least 12A output on the +12V rail.
  • Page 9: Additional Information

    COM Express Pre-installation Instructions U I C K T A R T U I D E Network interface The CR100 carrier board includes a 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet interface. Alternatively, a PCI Network Interface Card (NIC) can be installed in the PCI slot or a PCI Express NIC in the PCI Express x1 slot.
  • Page 10 Figure 1. COM Express module attached by screws from top of heatsink...
  • Page 11 COM Express Pre-installation Instructions U I C K T A R T U I D E Figure 2. COM Express module attached by long screws from underneath CR100 carrier board...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Installation Instructions

    Handle this product only when wearing a grounded wrist strap at a grounded work area. Additional precautions and ESD information are provided at www.radisys.com/esd. Figure 3. COM Express and CR100 parts...
  • Page 14 Table 2. List of COM Express and CR100 parts Item Component Procelerant COM Express embedded computing module SO DIMM memory module CR100 FlexATX carrier board CR100 carrier board standoffs (use with item 5 or 11) Long screws: 2.5mm x 0.45mm x 25mm Phase change thermal interface material (TIM) applicator bar Hex nuts (use with item 5): 2.5mm x 0.45mm COM Express—heatsink screws: 2.5mm x 0.45mm x 15mm...
  • Page 15: Step 2: Check The Cr100 Carrier Board Jumpers

    COM Express Installation Instructions U I C K T A R T U I D E Step 2: Check the CR100 carrier board jumpers WARNING To avoid damage or injury, always exercise the following precautions when handling this product: • Use a grounding wrist strap or other static dissipating device. •...
  • Page 16 BIOS boot selection Booting from the CR100 BIOS or COM Express module BIOS is determined by the presence or absence of a jumper in the boot device selection header. Table 3. Boot device selection header Setting Description Pins 1 and 2 jumpered (default setting) Boot from the CR100 Carrier Board BIOS Pins 1 and 2 open Boot from the COM Express Module BIOS...
  • Page 17: Step 3: Attach Standoffs To The Cr100 Carrier Board

    COM Express Installation Instructions U I C K T A R T U I D E Step 3: Attach standoffs to the CR100 carrier board Assembly method 1 (see Thermal solution assembly options on page 9) is described in this section. Use the five 4mm CR100 standoff screws (item 11 on page 13) to secure the CR100 standoffs (item 4).
  • Page 18: Step 4: Attach The Memory Module To The Com Express Module

    When seated correctly, the latches click into place. Figure 7. COM Express embedded computing module with memory module attached To download a list of validated memory modules, visit the Support & Service page of the RadiSys web site (www.radisys.com), and search for Proclerant CE.
  • Page 19: Step 5: Attach The Heatsink To The Com Express Module (Optional)

    U I D E Step 5: Attach the heatsink to the COM Express module (optional) The procedure in this section apply to all RadiSys active and passive heatsinks designed specifically for the COM Express module. Apply thermal interface material (TIM) to the heatsink...
  • Page 20 and edge screw holes, and place the COM Express module on top of the heatsink, as shown in Figure 10. The screws should go through the two spacers you placed on top of the heatsink. Tighten the screws to 3 inch/lbs of torque. Figure 10.
  • Page 21 COM Express Installation Instructions U I C K T A R T U I D E Figure 11. COM Express interconnectors Figure 12. Heatsink and fan (CE-AHS) assembly on COM Express module...
  • Page 22 Use the five heatsink screws (item 12 in Table 2) to secure the assembly to the COM Express module, as shown below. As in the previous step, be careful not to over-tighten the screws. The screws may be too long for some heatsinks (or other thermal solutions). If that is the case, you can use the hex nuts (item 7) on the top-side of the thermal solution to ensure the assembly is firmly attached to the CR100 carrier board.
  • Page 23: Step 7: Install The Cr100 Carrier Board Into The Chassis

    COM Express Installation Instructions U I C K T A R T U I D E Step 7: Install the CR100 carrier board into the chassis The CR100 carrier board will fit into a standard chassis designed to accept a Flex-ATX sized motherboard.
  • Page 24: Front Panel Header

    Front panel header Use the front panel header to attach the cables for the hard disk LED, reset switch, power-on switch, and speaker, as described in the table below. Pin 1 is marked by an asterisk (*) on the CR100 board. Table 5.
  • Page 25: Step 9: Connect External Devices

    COM Express Installation Instructions U I C K T A R T U I D E Step 9: Connect external devices Figure 15 shows the location of connectors and other components on the CR100 Flex ATX carrier board. Refer to this figure when installing your accessory components. Figure 15.
  • Page 26: Step 10: Power On The System

    If you have a CR100-PCIE16 carrier board If you are using a PCI Express graphics card in the PCI Express x16 slot, attach the monitor(s) to the card according to the instructions provided with the graphics card. Alternatively, you can connect a VGA monitor to one of the DVI-I ports as described in VGA output selection on page 16.
  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Operating System And Driver Setup

    Embedded, and Red Hat Desktop (version 4.0 or later). Other operating systems may be supported in future; refer to the Procelerant COM Express data sheet on the RadiSys Web site for currently supported operating systems. Install the operating system using a bootable CD-ROM. Follow the installation instructions provided with the operating system for details.

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