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- Page 1 CoreModule PC/104 Single Board Computer QuickStart Guide P/N 5001693A Revision A...
- Page 2 © Copyright 2004, Ampro Computers, Incorporated Audience Assumptions This users guide is for the person who is setting up the CoreModule 420 to implement your design of computer related equipment, including but not limited to hardware and software design and implementation of the same.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Requirements ..........................1 What’s in the Box ...........................1 Setup Steps ............................2 Preparations ...........................2 Setting Up the Workspace......................2 Connecting Cables to the CoreModule 420 ...................3 Connecting Boot Devices and Peripherals..................7 Applying Power to the CoreModule 420..................8 Chapter 2 Installing CoreModule 420 Options................11 DiskOnChip (DOC) Installation......................11... - Page 4 Contents QuickStart Guide CoreModule 420...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Setting Up The Coremodule 420
Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 420 Using this Guide This guide provides the most efficient way to set up your CoreModule 420 single board computer (SBC). The instructions provided in this guide include: • Removing the CoreModule 420 from the shipping container and inventorying the accessories •... -
Page 6: Setup Steps
It is important to follow the setup steps in this section in the exact order listed here, but skip any steps that do not apply to your situation. References are provided to chapters within this guide or other Ampro documents for more information about installation and use of the CoreModule 420 SBC. Preparations •... -
Page 7: Connecting Cables To The Coremodule 420
Setting Up the EnCore 420 Connecting Cables to the CoreModule 420 Connect the cables provided with the CoreModule 420 QuickStart Kit to the respective connectors on the CoreModule 420. Skip any cable(s) that do not apply to your situation. IDE (J6) -
Page 8: Figure 1-3. Connecting Ide, Video, And Floppy/Parallel Cables
Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 420 Skip any steps that do not apply to your situation. 1) Connect IDE cable The IDE cable and its adapter are connected to the IDE connector (J6). See Figures 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3. -
Page 9: Figure 1-4. Connecting Floppy-To-Parallel Adapter Cable
Chapter 1 Setting Up the EnCore 420 Floppy B Utility (J5) Serial 1 (J3) Floppy A (Typical) Floppy/Parallel (J4) Floppy/Parallel Cable to (J4) Floppy-to-Parallel Adapter Cable Figure 1-4. Connecting Floppy-to-Parallel Adapter Cable 5) Connect Utility cable The Utility cable is connected to the Utility connector (J5). -
Page 10: Figure 1-5. Connecting Utility, Serial(S), Ethernet, Usb, And Power Cables
Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 420 10) Connect Power cable The Power cable is connected to the power connector (J7). See Figures 1-1, 1-2, and 1-5. NOTE The connector on the free end of the cable is the same type connector provided on AT or ATX power supplies used to connect to hard disk drives. -
Page 11: Connecting Boot Devices And Peripherals
Install a CompactFlash card with a bootable OS into the CompactFlash socket (J12). Instructions and limitations for installing the CompactFlash card into the socket (J12) on the CoreModue 420 are provided in Chapter 2, Installing CoreModule 420 Options later in this manual. CompactFlash Card... -
Page 12: Applying Power To The Coremodule 420
The input voltage switch typically has two positions: 115 or 230 volts – 115 volts is default position. • Check the jumpers on the CoreModule 420 before applying 15) Check jumpers on the board power to the board. Refer to Figure 1-2 and the Table 1-1 at the end of this chapter. - Page 13 Chapter 1 Setting Up the EnCore 420 • Press the <Del> key during POST, or S to enter BIOS Setup. 18) Enter BIOS Setup Utility • Use BIOS Setup during the initial boot to set the desired options (time and date, alter the boot drive for the floppy drive, CD- ROM, or hard disk drive, etc.).
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Page 14: Table 1-1. Jumper Settings
CoreModule 420 Doc & SW CD-ROM for instructions. NOTE The CoreModule 420 SBC ships from the factory configured only for CRT support. Ampro provides LCD/TFT support for flat panels with specific resolutions. Refer to the CoreModule 420 Reference Manual, the Release Notes, and Virtual Technician on the web site for instructions and additional information when customizing the BIOS to a particular flat panel. -
Page 15: Chapter 2 Installing Coremodule 420 Options
Most AT power supplies will continue to provide standby current to the CoreModule 420 until the power cord is disconnected. 1. If the CoreModule 420 SBC is already powered up, power down the system and remove the power cord from the power supply. -
Page 16: Figure 2-1. Installing Diskonchip
Boot Address (Pins 1-2) (No jumper) NOTE Refer to the CoreModule 420 Reference Manual for more information on the location of the jumpers, as well as, other jumper settings. Refer also to Table 1-1 in this manual. QuickStart Guide CoreModule 420... -
Page 17: Removing The Diskonchip (Doc)
Most AT power supplies will continue to provide standby current to the CoreModule 420 until the power cord is disconnected. 1. Ensure the CoreModule 420 power supply is turned off and the power cord is removed from the power supply. -
Page 18: Compactflash Card Installation
If the CoreModule 420 is already prepared for CompactFlash installation, with power disconnected, skip to Step 3. ♦ If the CoreModule 420 is connected and working, power down the system and continue with next step. CAUTION To prevent damage to the CoreModule 420 or the CompactFlash card, ensure the power supply to the CoreModule 420 is turned off and the power cord has been removed from the power source. -
Page 19: Figure 2-3. Installing The Compactflash Card
3. Disconnect any cables that would prevent you from turning the CoreModule 420 over exposing the bottom of the board. 4. Turn the CoreModule 420 over to access the bottom of the board and lay it on a flat anti-static surface. See Figure 2-4. -
Page 20: Removing The Compactflash Card
3. Disconnect any cables that would prevent you from turning the CoreModule 420 over exposing the bottom of the board. 4. Turn the CoreModule 420 over to access the bottom of the board and lay it on a flat anti-static surface. See Figure 2-4. -
Page 21: Figure 2-5. Removing The Compactflash Card
10. If your are not re-installing a new or the same CompactFlash card continue with this procedure. 11. Turn the CoreModule 420 back over onto the bottom of the board, placing it on the work surface. 12. Reconnect any cables you disconnected earlier to turn the board over. -
Page 22: Installing Software, Drivers, And Utilities
An Internet connection is required for the Adobe Acrobat link or access to the Ampro web site. The CoreModule 420 Doc & SW CD-ROM should auto-start, but if it does not, go to the root level of the CD-ROM and locate the index.htm by: a. - Page 23 If the desired drivers can not be found, contact Ampro through the Virtual Technician on the web site with a request for the driver(s), or use the Link to Ampro’s web site on the CoreModule 420 Doc & SW CD-ROM to get the latest updates. Refer also to the Appendix A, Technical Support for more information.
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Page 25: Appendix A Technical Support
Getting Updates This feature is provided for you on the CoreModule 420 Doc & SW (Documentation & Software) CD- ROM and is a hot link to Ampro’s Web site. You can access the latest updates by clicking on Check for Latest Updates in your CD-ROM’s main menu. - Page 26 Appendix A Technical Support QuickStart Guide CoreModule 420...
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Page 27: Appendix B Connector Part Numbers
Appendix B Connector Part Numbers These connectors are used on the CoreModule 420 and can be used to determine the mating connectors, if you want to make your own cables. Table B-1. Connector and Manufacturer’s Part Numbers Connector Pin Number/Pin Spacing/ Manufacturer Manufacturer’s PN... - Page 28 Appendix B Connector Part Numbers QuickStart Guide CoreModule 420...