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Packing list Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: • 1 PCM-9570/S all-in-one single board computer • 1 CD disc with utility and drivers • 1 Startup Manual If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
General Information This chapter gives background information on the PCM-9570/S. Sections include: • Introduction • Features • Specifications • Board layout and dimensions...
5.25" floppy drive. Major on-board devices adopt PCI technology to achieve outstanding computing performance when used ® ® with Intel Celeron /Pentium III processors, making the PCM-9570/S the world's smallest and most powerful all-in-one Socket 370 board. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
1.2 Features • Ultra2 SCSI interface: Supports up to 80 MB/sec transfer rates (PCM-9570S only) • 3D VGA/LCD interface: Supports a 2x AGP interface, 3D 64-bit engine, as well as a 2.5 MB embedded Trident 9525 DVD chip • Display resolution: Up to 1024 x 768 @ 64 K colors, for both LCD and CRT displays •...
Installation This chapter tells how to set up the PCM-9570/S hardware, including instructions on setting jumpers and connecting peripherals, switches and indicators. Be sure to read all the safety precautions before you begin the installation procedure.
CMOS clear Watchdog timer action SCSI terminator power enable/disable ATX power switch button COM port RI pin setting PanelLink control Buzzer enable/disable COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting ATX power on function select LAN controller power select Panel type select PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
2.2 Connectors On-board connectors link the PCM-9570/S to external devices such as hard disk drives, a keyboard, or floppy drives. The table below lists the function of each of the board’s connectors: Table 2-2: Connectors Label Function Ethernet 100/10Base-T connector ATX feature connector SCSI connector Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector...
2.5 Setting jumpers You configure your card 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.
3. Press the lever down. The plate will slide forward. You will feel some resistance as the pressure starts to secure the CPU in the socket. This is normal and will not damage the CPU. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
When the CPU is installed, the lever should snap into place at the side of the socket. Note: To remove a CPU, pull the lever out to the side a little and raise it as far as it will go. Lift out the CPU chip. 2.6.2 CMOS clear (J1) Warning: To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the...
You can attach one or two Enhanced Integrated Device Electronics hard disk drives to the PCM-9570/S’s internal controller. The PCM-9570/S’s IDE controller uses a PCI local-bus interface. This advanced IDE controller supports faster data transfer, PIO mode 3, mode 4. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
2.8.1 Connecting the hard drive Connecting drives is done in a daisy-chain fashion and requires one of two cables (not included in this packing), depending on the drive size. 1.8" and 2.5" drives need a 1 x 44-pin to 2 x 44-pin flat-cable connector. 3.5"...
The parallel port is designated as LPT1 and can be disabled or changed to LPT2 or LPT3 in the system BIOS setup. The parallel port interrupt channel is designated to be IRQ7. You can select ECP/EPP DMA channel via BIOS setup. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
2.11 Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector (CN5) The PCM-9570/S board provides a keyboard connector that supports both a keyboard and a PS/2 style mouse. In most cases, especially in embedded applications, a keyboard is not used. The standard PC/AT BIOS will report an error or fail during power-on self-test (POST) after a reset if the keyboard is not present.
Supplies main power to the PCM-9570/S (+5 V) and devices that require +12 V. 2.13.3 Fan power supply connector (FAN1) Provides power supply to optional CPU cooling fan. Only present when +5 V and +12 V power is supplied to the board. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
2.14 ATX power control connector (CN2, J4) 2.14.1 ATX feature connector (CN2) and power button (J4) The PCM-9570/S can support an advanced power button if an ATX power supply is used. To enable the power button: 1. Take the specially designed optional ATX-to-PS/2 power cable (part no.
You can find the pin assignments for the COM port connector in Appendix C. 2.17.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (J10) COM2 can be configured to operate in RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 mode. This is done via J10. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
Table 2-6: COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (J10) * RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 * default setting The IRQ and the address range for COM1, 2, 3, 4 are fixed. However, if you wish to disable the port or change these parameters later you can do this in the system BIOS setup.
Table 2-8: COM1 RI pin setting (J6) +5 V +12 V * RI (default setting) Table 2-9: COM2 RI pin setting (J6) +5 V +12 V * RI (default setting) PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
Table 2-10: COM3 RI pin setting (J6) +5 V +12 V * RI (default setting) Table 2-11: COM4 RI pin setting (J6) +5 V +12 V * RI (default setting) Chapter 2 Installation...
2.18.3 Ext. flat panel display connector (CN17) CN17 consists of a 20-pin header, which is Hirose’s product no. DF13A-20DP-1.25V. The PCM-9570/S supports a 36-bit LCD panel with connections to both CN16 and CN17. For details of pin assignments, refer to Appendix C. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
2.18.4 Panel type select (SW1) SW1 is a 6-pin dip switch for selecting the type of panel and display mode. Table 2-12: Panel type select (SW1) Panel type Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 TFT 640 x 480 18-bit TFT 800 x 600 18-bit TFT 1024 x 768 24-bit...
2.19.3 LAN controller power select (J12) Table 2-13: LAN controller power select (J12) +5 V* Standby 5 V *default setting Note: PCM-9570/S supports wake-on LAN. For wake-on LAN, J12 has to select standby 5 V (2-3) position. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
2.20 Watchdog timer configuration An on-board watchdog timer reduces the chance of disruptions which EMP (electro-magnetic pulse) interference can cause. This is an invaluable protective device for standalone or unmanned applications. Setup involves one jumper and running the control software (refer to Appendix A).
The PCM-9570/S optional PanelLink function uses Silicon Image Inc.’s Universal Transmitter SiI150 chip. It can support 25 ~ 112 MHz clock speeds, for VGA through to SXGA LCD panels. The 20-pin PanelLink transmitter connector is Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.’s product no. DF13A-20DP-1.25V. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
Software Configuration This chapter details the software configuration information. It shows you how to configure the card to match your application requirements. AWARD System BIOS is covered in Chapter 4. Sections include: • Introduction • Ethernet interface configuration...
Boot ROM image. The display can be configured via CMOS settings. This method minimizes the number of chips and difficultly of configuration. To set different types of LCD panels please choose “panel type” from the “Intergrated Peripherals” menu in CMOS setup. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
3.2 Ethernet software configuration The PCM-9570/S’s on-board Ethernet interface supports all major network operating systems. To configure the medium type, to view the current configuration, or to run diagnostics, do the following: 1. Power the PCM-9570/S on. Make sure that the RSET8139.EXE file is located in the working drive.
The PCM-9570/S’s CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery backup. The battery backup should last ten years in normal service, but when it finally runs down, you will need to replace the complete unit. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
4.2 Award BIOS setup Award’s BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. 4.2.1 Entering setup Power on the computer and press <Del>...
This standard Setup Menu allows users to configure system components such as date, time, hard disk drive, floppy drive and display. Once a field is highlighted, on-line help information is displayed in the left bottom of the Menu screen. Figure 4-2: CMOS setup screen PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
4.2.3 BIOS features setup By choosing the BIOS FEATURES SETUP option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-9570/S. Figure 4-3: BIOS features setup Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup...
4.2.4 Chipset features setup By choosing the CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-9570/S. Figure 4-4: Chipset features setup PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
4.2.5 Power management setup By choosing the POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-9570/S. Figure 4-5: Power management setup Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup...
4.2.6 PnP/PCI configuration By choosing the PnP/PCI CONFIGURATION option from the Initial Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-9570/S. Figure 4-6: PnP/PCI configuration PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
4.2.7 Integrated peripherals By choosing the INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-9570/S. The PANEL TYPE by default supports an 18-bit 640 x 480 TFT LCD panel display.
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS loads the default system values directly from ROM. If the stored record created by the Setup program becomes corrupted (and therefore unusable), these defaults will load automatically when you turn the PCM-9570/S on. Figure 4-8: Load BIOS defaults PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
4.2.9 Change password To change the password, choose the PASSWORD SETTING option form the Setup main menu and press <Enter>. 1. If the CMOS is bad or this option has never been used, a default password is stored in the ROM. The screen will display the following messages: Enter Password: Press <Enter>.
This record is required for the system to operate. 4.2.12 Exit without saving Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the Setup program without recording any new values or changing old ones. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
The BIOS setup can be used to configure the display. In BIOS, select “Integrated Peripherals”, then “Boot-up display type.” You can then choose one of the following modes: “CRT only”, “Panel only”, or “Simultaneous.” PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
5.1.4 Dual/simultaneous display The PCM-9570/S uses a Trident Cyber 9525DVD LCD controller that is capable of providing multiple views and simultaneous display with mixed video and graphics on a flat panel and CRT. To set up dual display under Windows 98, follow these steps: 1.
Important: The following windows illustrations are examples only. You must follow the flow chart instructions and pay attention to the instructions which then appear on your screen. Note: <Enter> means pressing the “Enter” key on the keyboard. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
5.2.1 Installation for Windows 95/98 a. Select "Start" , "Settings" , "Control Panel" , "Display" , "Settings". b. Press "Advanced Properties". a. Choose the "Adapter" label. b. Press the "Change..." button. a. Select the second item. a. Press the "Have Disk"...
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For Windows 98, select "Trident Cyber 9525DVD PCI/AGP (W98.23)". For Windows 95, select "Trident Cyber 9525 DVD PCI/AGP(95mV)". Click the "OK" button. a. Click the "Next" button. "Trident Cyber9525DVD PCI/AGP" appears in the Adapter. Click the "Apply" button. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
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P re s s "Ye s " to re b o o t. a . R e p e a t S te p 1 o n th e p re v io u s p a g e o f th is m a n u a l. The "Trident"...
5.2.2 Installation for Windows NT a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". b. Double click the "Display" icon. a. Choose the "Settings" label. b. Press the "Display Type" button. a. Press the "Change..." button. a. Click the "Have Disk..." button. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
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a . In s e rt th e d is c into th e C D -R O M d riv e . Type "D:\Biscuit\9570\ VGA.100\Winnt" in the blank. c . P re s s th e "O K " b u tto n . D:\Biscuit\9570\VGA.100\Winnt a .
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Repeat Step 1 in this manual, to select the "Settings" label. b. Adjust resolution and color. c. Click "Test" to see the result. d. Click "OK" to save the setting. E N D PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
5.3 Further information For further information about the PCI/SVGA installation in your PCM-9570/S, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists, visit the following web resources: Trident website: www.trid.com Advantech websites: www.advantech.com www.advantech.com.tw Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup...
SCSI Setup and Configurations The PCM-9570/S features an on-board SCSI interface. This chapter provides basic SCSI concepts and instructions for installing the software drivers with the SCSI driver disks/CD included in your package.
SE mode, one or more Ultra/Ultra Wide peripherals will be attached to the Ultra2 SCSI segment and will cause the Ultra2 SCSI segment to run at speeds up to 40 MBytes/sec instead of 80 MBytes/sec. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
6.2 Before you begin SDMS software requires an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer with an 80486 or higher microprocessor. An understanding of basic operating system commands is assumed. In addition, users should have a general knowledge of the SCSI standard. Before using the SDMS software, you should configure the Symbios SCSI controller into your system, taking into account the configuration of other host adapters and system resources (see Section...
The SCSI Select screen will come up. Instructions on how to move the cursor and select options are listed on the bottom of the program windows. You can select either Configure/View Host Adapter Settings or SCSI CD Utilities. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
6.5 SCSI terminators To ensure reliable communication, the SCSI bus must be properly terminated. Termination is controlled by a set of electrical resistors, called terminators. Terminators must be placed (or enabled) at the two extreme ends of the SCSI bus. All devices that lie between the ends must have their terminators removed (or disabled).
F6 key. Windows NT setup will allow a SCSI driver to be added before the second disk is requested. Add the appropriate driver from a prepared floppy disk. Follow the rest of the instructions to finish the installation. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
6.7 Utility user's guide and installation instructions The utility user's guide and installation instructions are provided in HTM format in the driver CD-ROM. Users can browse the instructions by using a java-aware browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer v3.0 or later, or Netscape 2.0 or later. To utilize the full functionality of the CD, Microsoft Internet Explorer is recommended.
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• NETWDMI.HTM: NetWare DMI 1.0 SDMS component instrumentation • NWPA.HTM: Installation guide for the Symbios NetWare NWPA drivers SYM8XXNW.HAM and SYMHINW.HAM For OS/2: • OS2.HTM: Driver installation for OS/2 For Solaris: • SOLARIS.HTM: Installation guide for the Solaris device driver PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
Other tools and utilities: • BIOS.HTM: User's guide for SCSI BIOS configuration utility • FLASH.HTM: SDMS host adapter Flash utility • FORMAT.HTM: SDMS SCSI low-level format utility • RAWRITE.HTM: Description of RaWrite 1.3 • UTILMAIN.HTM: SDMS utilities user's guides 6.8 Driver and utility installation The device drivers and utilities of the SCSI interface are provided in the \Biscuit\9570\SCSI.100\ directories of the driver CD-ROM.
PCI Bus Ethernet Interface This chapter provides information on Ethernet configuration. • Introduction • Installation of Ethernet driver for Windows 95/98/NT • Further information...
Windows 3.1 environment, you should first check your server system model. For example, MS-NT, IBM-LAN server, and so on. Then choose the correct driver to install in your panel PC. The installation procedures for various servers can be found on CD-ROM, the correct path being: D:\Biscuit\9570\Lan.100\8139B\wfw311 PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
7.2.2 Installation for Windows 95/98 a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". b. Double click "Network". a. Click "Add" and prepare to install network functions. a. Select the "Adapter" item to add the Ethernet card. a. Click "Have Disk" to install the driver. Chapter 7 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...
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Click "OK" to reboot. E N D Note 1: The correct file path for Windows 98 is: Biscuit\9570\Lan.100\8139b\Win98 Note 2: In the file path, choose "8139a" or "8139b" according to the type of Ethernet chip used. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
7.2.3 Installation for Windows NT a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". b. Double click "Network". a. Choose the "Adapters" label. b. Click the "Add" button. a. Press "Have Disk". a. Type "D:". b. Press "OK". Chapter 7 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...
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Fill in "D:\Biscuit\ 9570\Lan.100\ 8139b\Winnt\". c. Click "OK". D:\Biscuit\9570\Lan.100\8139b\Winnt\ a. Choose the "Realtek" item. b. Click "OK". a. Make sure the configurations of relevant items are set correctly. b. Click "OK" to reboot. E N D PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
Programming the Watchdog Timer The PCM-9570/S is equipped with a watchdog timer that resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if processing comes to a standstill for whatever reason. This feature ensures system reliability in industrial standalone, or unmanned, environments.
After data entry, your program must refresh the watchdog timer by rewriting the I/O port 443 (hex) while simultaneously setting it. When you want to disable the watchdog timer, your program should read I/O port 443 (hex). PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
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The following example shows how you might program the watchdog timer in BASIC: REM Watchdog timer example program OUT &H443, data REM Start and restart the watchdog GOSUB 1000 REM Your application task #1 OUT &H443, data REM Reset the timer GOSUB 2000 REM Your application task #2 OUT &H443, data...
(Refer to the diagram on the following page.) 4. Mount the PC/104 module onto the CPU card by pressing the module firmly but carefully onto the mounting connectors. 5. Secure the PC/104 module onto the CPU card using the four mounting spacers and screws. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
P C /1 0 4 M o u n tin g S u p p o rt M a le F e m a le P C /1 0 4 m o d u le P C M -9 5 70 /S Figure B-1: PC/104 module mounting diagram 8 .9 8 2 .5...
Pin Assignments This appendix contains information of a detailed or specialized nature. It includes: • Ethernet 10/100Base-T connector • ATX power feature connector • SCSI connector • Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector • Main power connector • IR connector • Floppy drive connector •...
C.4 Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector (CN5) Table C-4: Keyboard and mouse connector (CN5) Signal MS VCC MS DATA MS CLOCK KB VCC KB DATA KB CLOCK Appendix C Pin Assignments...
C.5 Main power connector (CN6) Table C-5: Main power connector (CN6) Signal +12 V +5 V C.6 IR connector (CN8) Table C-6: IR connector (CN8) Signal IR IN IR OUT PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
DATA 14 DATA 0 DATA 15 SIGNAL GND HDD 0 IO WRITE IO READ HD READY HDACK 0* IRQ14 ADDR 1 ADDR 0 ADDR 2 HARD DISK SELECT 0* HARD DISK SELECT 1* IDE ACTIVE* * low active PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
C.9 Parallel port connector (CN12) Table C-9: Parallel port connector (CN12) Signal Signal STROBE* AUTOFD* INIT* SLCTINI* ACK* BUSY SLCT * low active Appendix C Pin Assignments...
C.10 Backlight connector (CN13) Table C-10: Backlight connector (CN13) Signal +12 V Enable Reserved N.C. C.11 Peripheral power connector (CN14) Table C-11: Peripheral power connector (CN14) Function -5 V -12 V PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
C.12 CRT display connector (CN15) Table C-12: displ ay c onnector (CN15) Signal Signal SIGNAL GND DDC POWER H-SYNC GREEN SIGNAL GND SIGNAL GND V-SYNC BLUE SIGNAL GND SIGNAL GND DDT_DAT CHASSIS GND Appendix C Pin Assignments...
PD1 (R6) PD0 (R7) SHIFT CLOCK DCLK (reserved) ENAVEE Note 1: The model number of the CN16 connector is DF13A-40DP-1.25V (Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.) Note 2: The signals shown in parentheses are for 24-bit TFT color bits. PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
C.16 Front panel connector (CN18) Table C-16: Front panel connector (CN18) Signal HDD LED- (HARD DISK ACTIVE) HDD LED+ (V SPEAKER+ SPEAKER- (GND) WATCHDOG OUTPUT* RESET SWITCH- (GND) RESET SWITCH+ * low active C.17 USB connectors (CN19) Table C-17: USB connectors (CN19) Signal Signal +5 V...
DTR2 DCD3 DSR3 RTS3 CTS3 DTR3 DCD4 DSR4 RTS4 CTS4 DTR4 Note: The cable of serial port (CN20) comes with four DSUB-9 male connectors. The pin assignments of each DSUB-9 connector are listed below for your reference: PCM-9570/S User's Manual...
E.2 USB cable Optional USB cable, part no: 1703100260 E.3 SCSI cables Optional Ultra Wide SCSI cable, 60 cm, part no: 1701680600 (HPP68M/HPP68M/HPP68M) Optional Ultra2 Wide SCSI cable, 120 cm, part no. 1701060000 E.4 24-bit LCD cable adapter This converts from the Hirose “DF20A” type connector transfer to a 20 x 2-pin header.
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