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- Page 1 EmbeddedDNA ® CPU-1461 PC/104-Plus CPU Module User’s Manual Rev. 1.0 Jul. 2005 COPYRIGHT 1994-2005 Eurotech S.p.A. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 2 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module This manual is intended for engineers and programmers. It contains technical specifications, as well as describes the connectors and how to properly use and configure the product. Via J. Linussio 1 33020 AMARO (UD) ITALY Phone: +39 0433 485 411 Fax: +39 0433 485 499 Web:...
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Page 3: Conventions
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Conventions The following table lists conventions that are used throughout this guide. Icon Notice Type Description Important features or Information note instructions Information to alert you to potential damage to a program, Warning system or device or potential personal injury Environmental safety When disposing the equipment, we suggest separating all of its components when possible, and... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Conventions ..............................3 Environmental safety............................3 Contents ................................5 Chapter 1 Product Overview ........................7 Product Definition............................8 Chapter 2 Jumper Description ........................9 Jumper Layout and Configuration........................ 10 Chapter 3 Connectors Description ......................11 Connectors Layout ............................12 How to connect the CPU-1461 to other PC/104 &... - Page 6 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Chapter 4 The Set-up Program......................... 27 The Set-up pages............................30 General Page ............................30 Devices Page ............................32 Communications Page .......................... 34 Primary and Secondary ATAPI Page ....................36 Advanced page............................38 PCI Advanced Page ..........................39 ISA Bus..............................
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Product Overview
Chapter 1 Product Overview a reliable Celeron PC/104-Plus embedded module with 6 fast USB 2.0 ports The CPU-1461 is For a complete list of related accessories, as well as latest BIOS and drivers, please go to our web site: www.eurotech.it In the following paragraphs you will find a description of the CPU-1461characteristics. -
Page 8: Product Definition
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Product Definition Architecture: PC/104-Plus 2.0 compliant Processor: PentiumIII® 800MHz, 256KB L2 cache, 133MHz PSB Chipset: Intel® 815E Memory: 256MB SDRAM soldered on board Operating Systems: WinCE®, VxWorks®, Linux®, QNX® BIOS Flash: 1MB Flash EPROM Interfaces: IDE Controller UltraDMA 2x Serial: 1 RS232, 1 RS232/422/485 2x USB 1.1 6x USB 2.0... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Jumper Description
Chapter 2 Jumper Description This chapter shows the layout of the jumpers and explains how to set them up. -
Page 10: Jumper Layout And Configuration
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Jumper Layout and Configuration Figure 1 shows the jumper layout of the CPU-1461. The jumpers are indicated as JP followed by the jumper's number. Figure 1. Jumpers on the CPU-1461 module Three 2-pin jumpers (JP1, JP2 & JP3) are located on the module. They can be set as follows: Pins connected together (which will be indicated as ‘Closed’... -
Page 11: Chapter 3 Connectors Description
Chapter 3 Connectors Description This chapter provides a brief description of the CPU-1461 module’s connectors, their positions and functions. -
Page 12: Connectors Layout
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Connectors Layout Figure 2 shows the connectors with their layout and function(s). J1 J2 Figure 2. Connector layout Note: in figure 2, a red square pad indicates pin 1 of each connector. -
Page 13: How To Connect The Cpu-1461 To Other Pc/104 & Pc/104-Plus Devices: The Stack Assembly
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Table 2 lists the name of the connectors with their function: Table 2. Connector Functions Connector Function Qty of pins Format Pitch (mm) J1-J2 ISA BUS (Bottom Side Only) PCI BUS (Bottom Side Only) 2.00 Multifunction, VGA 22x2 2.00 IDE/DOM... -
Page 14: J4 For Multifunction And Vga
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Figure 3 shows a module stack with the CPU-1461 on the top of two PC/104-Plus modules. If standard PC/104 modules are used in the stack, they must be the lowest modules because they will normally not include the PCI bus. An adapter module must be used. CPU-1461 Carrier Module Figure 3. -
Page 15: Multifunction Connector Section
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module System reset External battery Speaker Power button VGA monitor (from pin 10 to pin 18) Table 3 shows the connector pin out. Table 3. J4 Multifunction/VGA connector SIGNAL SIGNAL PIN FUNCTION VDD_SRV GND_SRV (+5V) KBDAT KBCLK MULTIF. -
Page 16: The Eurotech Multifunction Adapter
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module System reset The connection of the multifunction connector pin 9 to ground performs a hardware reset of the module. It is possible to use an external push-button (normally open) to manually reset the system. The reset signal is “de-bounced” on the board. External Battery Pin 7 of the multifunction connector allows the connection of an external backup battery. -
Page 17: Vga Section
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module BATT_IN (to J4 PIN 7) Table 6. J4 To CPU J4 Connector PIN # SIGNAL SPKR (to J4 PIN 8) Table 7. J6 To CPU J4 Connector (Mouse +5V (to J4 PIN 2) signals) RES_PB_IN (to J4 PIN 9) PIN # SIGNAL 4-10... -
Page 18: J5 Ide Connector
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module J5 IDE Connector The CPU-1461 module provides an interface for up to two Integrated Device Electronics (IDE) hard disk drives on connector J5. IDE/DOM Figure 6. J5 Connector layout To install the hard disk, perform the following operations: Hardware installation. -
Page 19: J7 For Usb 2.0 (Ports 5 And 6)
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module J7 for USB 2.0 (Ports 5 and 6) J7 is used for USB 2.0, ports 5 & 6. Each port can supply up to 2A USB 5, 6 Figure 7. J7 Connector Layout Table 9. J7 Connector pin out PIN# SIGNAL FUNCTION... -
Page 20: J9 Auxiliary Power Connector
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module J9 Auxiliary Power Connector J9 is an auxiliary power connector and can be used to power the module as an alternative to the PC/104- Plus bus. Auxiliary Power Figure 8. J9 Connector layout Table 10 shows the pin out for J9. Table 10. -
Page 21: J14 For Usb 1.1 (Ports 7 And 8) And Audio-Codec
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module J14 for USB 1.1 (Ports 7 and 8) and Audio-CODEC J14 is used for USB 1.1, ports 7 & 8 and the Audio CODEC. Figure 9. J14 Connector Layout It implements the following functions: CODEC Audio port USB 1.1 port 7 USB 1.1 port 8 Table 11 shows the J14 connector pin out. - Page 22 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Aux IN SpkPhone IN/OUT To J14 Aux IN CPU Board Connector CD IN Figure 10. USB/AC97-AudioCODEC Adapter Table 12 shows the adapter connectors description. Table 12. USB/AC97-AudioCODEC Connectors Connector# Function USB0 USB1 Microphone IN Line IN Speaker OUT Line OUT CD IN...
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Page 23: J16 For Usb 2.0 (Ports 1To 4)
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module J16 for USB 2.0 (Ports 1to 4) J16 implements USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. Each port can supply current according to the following scheme: The total amount of power available for use is 2A distributed between the four ports WARNING: The total amount of power must not exceed 2 Amperes Figure 11. -
Page 24: J17 For Serial1 And Serial2
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module J17 for SERIAL1 and SERIAL2 J17 is used for Serial ports 1 and 2. Figure 12. J17 Connector Layout Table 14 shows the connector pin out. Table 14. J17 Connector pin out PIN # SIGNAL SIGNAL PIN # FUNCTION DCD1... -
Page 25: J20 For Ethernet
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module J20 for Ethernet J20 is used the Ethernet connection. Ethernet Figure 13. J20 Connector Layout Table 15 shows the J20 connector pin out. Table 15. J20 Connector pin out PIN # SIGNAL +3.3V ACTIVITY LED LINK LED... -
Page 26: The Eurotech Ethernet Transceiver
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module The Eurotech Ethernet Transceiver To establish an Ethernet connection an Ethernet Transceiver must be used. Eurotech supplies a Transceiver that can be placed between the J20 connector of the CPU board and the network cable. To CPU Board RJ45 Connector NetConnector Figure 14. -
Page 27: Chapter 4 The Set-Up Program
Chapter 4 The Set-up Program This chapter explains how to use and modify the setup options. These options allow configuring properly the CPU board. Note. The Setup Program can be improved to match the technical requirements. To enter in the Setup Program reboot or switch-on your module and then press the “ F2 ” key. After waiting a few seconds the main menu will appear. - Page 28 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option (i.e.: General ) is highlighted, it is possible to execute it by pressing the “ Enter ” key. A table of items will be displayed on the right side of the screen. Now it is possible to select among several items (i.e.: Time, Date, Floppy Disk 1 ,…...
- Page 29 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module The follow screen will be displayed: Select with the “ ENTER ” key the first option “ Save data to Flash” to store the parameters into the EEPROM. Select Discard changes to leave unaltered the previous stored parameters.
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Page 30: The Set-Up Pages
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module The Set-up pages The Set-up Program is composed of several pages. They are listed below: General Devices Communications Primary ATAPI Secondary ATAPI Advanced PCI Advanced ISA Bus Error Handling General Page This page contain settings for the following devices: Time Date (for the Real Time Clock) Floppy Disk 1(*) - Page 31 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Time The time is displayed in standard format: hh mm ss (hours - minutes - seconds). Date The date is display in standard format: MMM DD YYYY (month - day - year). Floppy disks The floppy disks are numbered starting from one and the BIOS maps these drivers starting form the letter “A” . Note: when the boot sequence starts from floppy disk number one (DOS letter “A”), any device selected as floppy disk 1 can be a bootable disk.
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Page 32: Devices Page
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Boot Try Sequence The Boot Try Sequence allows exchanging the boot disk order among Floppy Disk 1, Hard Disk 1, CD-ROM and NET. Option Description Note FD1 / HD1 / NET Bootstrap order: FD1, HD1, NET NET / FD1 / HD1 Bootstrap order: NET, FD1, HD1 HD1 / FD1 / NET... - Page 33 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Primary and secondary EIDE This option enables or disables the on-board EIDE hard disk controllers . For example, if an external hard disk controller needs to be used, the internal one must be disabled. Option Description Note Disabled Disable the on-board hard disk controller...
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Page 34: Communications Page
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Communications Page This page concerns all the on-board communication interfaces: Serial Port1 • Mode • VP2000 and VT100 Serial Port2 • Mode • VP2000 and VT100 Parallel Port • Mode • VP2000 and VT100 Serial Ports 1 and 2 Serial Port 1 is RS232 only. - Page 35 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module • Note: not all consecutive IRQ numbers from 3 to 15 can be used; to help the selection, the Setup program displays legal IRQ numbers only. • Note: the IRQ is shared : the ports can use the same IRQ number . VP2000 and VT100 With this option the user can enable or disable the VP2000 and VT100 functionality serial ports.
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Page 36: Primary And Secondary Atapi Page
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Primary and Secondary ATAPI Page This option concerns mass storage devices using a standard EIDE interface. The CPU board has two EIDE controllers, so the ATAPI Units can be separated in two parts: ATAPI Primary and ATAPI Secondary . In any case the options are the same. •... - Page 37 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module PIO Mode PIO is a special data-transfer system between two or more EIDE devices, where all the data pass through the processor. There are five transfer rates, called PIO mode n (with n=0..4). If the Auto (autodetect) option is disabled, the PIO mode must be specified.
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Page 38: Advanced Page
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Detect Now Using the Detect Now option, the user can start manually the hard-disk autodetect procedure and see immediately the result, as well as the size (in Mbytes), in terms of cylinders, heads and sectors numbers. Advanced page This page allow the configuration of: •... -
Page 39: Pci Advanced Page
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module PCI Advanced Page This page can be used to specify some advanced PCI options like: ISA IRQ Latency Time (both for CPU and devices) ISA IRQ This option makes possible any assignment between an ISA IRQ (for the Interrupt Controller) and the four PCI IRQ lines A, B, C and D. -
Page 40: Isa Bus
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module ISA Bus This page allows configuring for the I/O spaces and the memory address windows: Error Handling Page Generally, in a normal desktop BIOS, when an error is encountered by the POST sequence, the bootstrap stops and waits for a reboot. For example, a simple keyboard absence represents an irrecoverable error. This can be a serious problem in embedded systems. - Page 41 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Error on Keyboard The user can decide for himself if a keyboard error must stop the boot process or not. Option Description Note The keyboard error is ignored Ignore Prompt User When a keyboard error occurs, the system stops and waits for the user Error on Video The user can decide for himself if a video error must stop the boot process or not.
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Page 43: Chapter 5 Watch Dog Timer
Chapter 5 Watch Dog Timer This chapter explains how to use the Watch Dog timer. You can also find information about how to use it through the System BIOS or directly by I/O mapped registers. -
Page 44: What Is A Watch Dog
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module What is a Watch Dog? 2-255 sec./min.) The Watch Dog is a hardware countdown timer ( that can be used to automatically restart the system in case of system or program execution failure. Once enabled the Watch Dog must be refreshed (reloaded with the starting timeout value) by the application software before the timeout expires. -
Page 45: Directly Accessing Watch Dog I/O Mapped Registers
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module How to turn the Watch Dog OFF Make a call to INT52h with AH=00Dh. The Watch Dog will be disabled. Then the Watch Dog doesn’t need to be periodically refreshed anymore. Assembler code example: AH,00Dh 052h Directly accessing Watch Dog I/O mapped registers This method must be used when the operating system you are using doesn’t allow you to use the System BIOS calls, or when you need a different timeout than 2 seconds. - Page 46 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module DX,IO_SPIO_WDT_BASE ; Timeout Period Register AL,DesideredTimeout ; 2..255 seconds/minutes DX,AL Use following code to refresh the Watch Dog : ; Reload original Timeout... DX,IO_SPIO_WDT_BASE AL,DesideredTimeout ; 2..255 seconds/minutes DX,AL Use the following code to disable the Watch Dog (no additional refresh required): ;...
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Page 47: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Many problems that you may encounter with your CPU are due to common errors like bad (cable) connections or misaligned pins. Warning! Inserting the connectors backwards or misaligning pins may be result in serious damage for the (CPU) modules connected in the Development Kit! This chapter will help you get your system operating properly. -
Page 48: Common Problems And Solutions
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Common Problems and Solutions The following table lists some of the common problems that you may encounter using your CPU module, and suggests possible solutions. If you have problems with your CPU module, please review this table before contacting technical support. -
Page 49: Returning For Service
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module http://www.eurotech.it Manuals, application notes, patches, drivers and BIOS can be found at: ftp://ftp.eurotech.it/ Returning For Service Before returning any of Eurotech's products, you must call Eurotech Technical Support at +39.0433.485.411 or fill in and send (by Fax: +39.0433.485.499 or e-mail: techsupp@eurotech.it) the “... -
Page 51: Problem Description
Repair Order Module For order repair or replacement of a defective Eurotech product. Please fill in this document. Don’t write anything into the space to the left. Your Return Material Authorization RMA: number will be assigned by Eurotech Technical Support Company Name: Division: Contact Name:... -
Page 53: Appendix
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Page 54: A.1 Electrical And Environmental Specifications
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module A.1 Electrical and Environmental Specifications The following section provides tables and illustrations showing the electrical, mechanical and environmental specifications. You will find: Operating Characteristics Electrical operating characteristics Backup Battery characteristics Operating temperature Range Absolute maximum ratings MTBF Operating Characteristics Electrical Operating Characteristics... -
Page 55: Absolute Maximum Ratings
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Absolute Maximum Ratings Table 17. Absolute Maximum Ratings Supply Voltage: Vcc: 0.00 to 7.00V Storage Temperature Range: -50°C to +85°C (-58°F to +185°F) Non-Condensing Relative Humidity: <95% at 40°C (+104°F) This module is available also in Extended Temperature Ranges. Warning! Stressing the device beyond the “Absolute Maximum Ratings”... -
Page 56: A.2 Mechanical Dimensions
A.2 Mechanical Dimensions The CPU-1461 mechanical dimensions are shown in the following picture: Dimensions: 90 X 96 mm (3.6”X3.8”); Height 18.6 mm (0.7”), pins and components on the bottom side not included 42.0 16.0 13.6 HEAT S INK ? 6.4 P AD 11.0 18.6 ? 3.2 HOLE... -
Page 57: Usb Audio Codec Dimensions
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module USB Audio Codec Dimensions In the following picture are shown the USB Audio Codec mechanical dimensions: 95.3 91.3 22.0 10.9 14.9 13.1 13.1 13.1 75.6 82.6 91.2 Dimensions are in millimeters Figure 16. USB Audio Codec Dimensions Ethernet Adapter Dimensions In the following picture are shown the Ethernet Adapter mechanical dimensions: 49.0... -
Page 58: Multifunction Adapter Dimensions
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Multifunction Adapter Dimensions In the following picture are shown the Multifunction Adapter mechanical dimensions: 62.0 12.0 Battery 14.0 12.0 14.0 33.5 12.0 15.0 20.0 20.0 70.0 Dimensions are in millimeters Figure 18. Multifunction Adapter Dimensions A.3 Safety Summary The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this equipment. -
Page 59: Ground The Instrument
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Ground the Instrument To minimize shock hazard, the equipment chassis and enclosure must be connected to an electrical ground. The equipment is supplied with a three-conductor ac power cable; the power cable must be plugged into an approved three-contact electrical outlet, with the grounding wire (green) firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet. -
Page 60: Disclaimer Of Warranty
PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module The product also fulfills EN60950 (product safety), which is essentially the requirement for the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). This product was tested in a representative system to show compliance with the above-mentioned requirements. A proper installation in a CE-marked system will maintain the required EMC/safety performance. -
Page 61: Glossary
Glossary A dvanced T echnology A ttachment, is a disk drive implementation integrating the controller on the disk drive. There are several versions of ATA: ATA: Known also as IDE, supports one or two hard drives, a 16-bit interface and PIO modes 0, 1 and 2. - Page 62 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module CELLULAR Refers to communications systems where a geographic region is divided into sectors, called cells. CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the heart (computational and control unit) of a computer. This device interprets and executes instructions. The Direct Memory Access is a technique for transferring data from the memory to a device. Data doesn’t pass through the CPU.
- Page 63 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module Global Positioning System is a worldwide satellite navigational system formed by satellites orbiting the earth and their corresponding receivers on the earth. Global System for Mobile communications , is one of the leading digital cellular systems, and uses narrowband Time Division Multiple Access that allows eight simultaneous calls on the same radio frequency.
- Page 64 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). An industry-standard connection for computer control of musical instruments and devices. A hardware and data standard for communicating between hardware. Most references involve only the data standard, which is a byte stream used for controlling musical instruments and storing the output of such instruments.
- Page 65 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module RAM (Random Access Memory). Semiconductor-based memory that can be read-from and written-to by the microprocessor or other hardware devices. ROM stands for Read Only Memory. This memory can only be read-from but not written-to. SCSI SCSI stands for Small Computer System Interface. It is an I/O bus designed as a method for connecting several classes of peripherals to a host system without requiring modifications to generic hardware and software.
- Page 66 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module VGA Video graphics array. A video adapter that supports 640 × 480-pixel colour resolution. A video display standard for boot devices under Windows operating systems. WAN stands for a wide-area network and it is a system of LANs (in geographically separated areas) connected together via telephone lines and/or radio waves.
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Page 67: Acronyms And Abbreviations
Acronyms and Abbreviations Ampere Liquid Crystal Display Advanced Power Management Line Printer AT Attachment Low Voltage Differential ATAPI ATA Packet Interface Megabyte BIOS Basic I/O System Mbps Megabits per second Direct Memory Access Megahertz Disk On Chip NIDS Network Driver Interface Specification Disk On Module NTSC National Television System Committee... - Page 69 Technical & Sales Assistance If you have a technical question, please contact the Eurotech Customer Support Service techsupp@eurotech.it Old and new versions of manuals, application notes, patches, drivers and BIOS can be found at: ftp://ftp.eurotech.it/ If you have a sales question, please contact your local Eurotech Sales Representative or the Regional Sales Office for your area.
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