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AXIOMTEK EP850 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 EP850 Series ® Intel Merom Core 2 Duo/C-M Penryn All-In-One EPIC SBC User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 AXIOMTEK does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information in this document. AXIOMTEK does not make any commitment to update the information in this manual.

  • Page 3: Esd Precautions

    Wear a wrist-grounding strap, available from most electronic component stores, when handling boards and components. Trademarks Acknowledgments AXIOMTEK is a trademark of AXIOMTEK Co., Ltd. ® Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Disclaimers ......................ii ESD Precautions ....................iii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................1 Specifications ..................2 Utilities Supported ................... 4 CHAPTER 2 JUMPERS AND CONNECTORS............5 Board Dimensions and Fixing Holes ............5 Board Layouts ..................7 Jumper Settings ..................9 2.3.1 Audio Output Selection Jumper (JP1) ..........
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 4 AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY..............31 Starting ....................31 Navigation Keys ..................32 Main Menu..................... 32 Advanced Menu ..................33 PCI PnP Menu..................45 Boot Menu ..................... 46 Security Menu ..................50 Chipset Menu ..................52 Exit Menu ....................55 APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER ................
  • Page 6 MEMO...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ® The All-In-One EPIC board EP850 Series supports Intel Core Duo and C-M Penryn processors at FSB 667/800/1067 MHz with graphics, audio and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. It practically integrates chipsets Cantiga GM/GL45 and ICH9M to support excellent Multiple I/O, LVDS LCD, Gigabit Ethernet and HD digital Audio interface that make all in one single board as a computing engine.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Specifications ® Intel Core 2 Duo and C-M Penryn processors Chipset Cantiga GM/GL45 and ICH9M Bus Clock 677/800/1066 MHz FSB BIOS American Megatrends Inc. BIOS. 8Mbit SPI Flash, DMI, Plug and Play SmartView for multiple LCD type selection, display mode option and application extension features “Load Optimized Default”...
  • Page 9 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Graphics Integrated in the Cantiga GM/GL45 for LVDS, CRT, DisplayPort LVDS port from LFP support 24/48-bit as 1*40-pin connector VGA from DAC port as D-sub 15-pin connector External DisplayPort via JST 20-pin connector for cabling configuration Expansion Interface One PCI-104 for 32-bit/33 MHz PCI expansion with PCI v1.1...

  • Page 10: Utilities Supported

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Utilities Supported Chipset Driver VGA Driver Ethernet Driver Audio Driver Introduction...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Jumpers And Connectors

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual CHAPTER 2 JUMPERS AND CONNECTORS Board Dimensions and Fixing Holes Component Side Jumpers and Connectors...
  • Page 12 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Solder Side Jumpers and Connectors...

  • Page 13: Board Layouts

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Board Layouts Component Side Jumpers and Connectors...
  • Page 14 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Solder Side Jumpers and Connectors...

  • Page 15: Jumper Settings

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Jumper Settings Proper jumer settings configure the EP850 to meet your application purpose. We are herewith listing a summary table of all jumpers and default settings for onboard devices, respectively. Here is a list of jumper settings Jumper Default Setting Jumper Setting...

  • Page 16: Audio Output Selection Jumper (Jp1)

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual 2.3.1 Audio Output Selection Jumper (JP1) This jumper makes the selection of Audio output. Description Function Jumper Setting Audio Output Line Out Selection (Default) Speak Out 2.3.2 Auto-Power Button Selection Jumper (JP2) This jumper let you select either Auto or Manual power button. Description Function Jumper Setting...

  • Page 17: Compactflash Tm Voltage Selection Jumper (Jp3)

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual 2.3.3 CompactFlash Voltage Selection Jumper (JP3) This jumper is to select the voltage for CompactFlash interface. Description Function Jumper Setting CompactFlash 3.3V (Default) Voltage Selection 2.3.4 CMOS Clear Jumper (JP4) You may need to use this jumper is to clear the CMOS memory if incorrect settings in the Setup Utility.

  • Page 18: Com1~Com2 Mode Selection Jumpers (Jp11, Jp13)

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual 2.3.5 COM1~COM2 Mode Selection Jumpers (JP11, JP13) These jumpers select the COM1, COM2 ports’ DCD and RI mode. Description Function Jumper Setting COM1 (JP13) Pin 1=12V Pin 1=5V *Pin 1=DCD (Default) Pin 9=12V Pin 9=5V *Pin 9=RI (Default) Jumpers and Connectors...
  • Page 19 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Description Function Jumper Setting COM2 (JP11) Pin 1=12V Pin 1=5V *Pin 1=DCD (Default) Pin 8=12V Pin 8=5V *Pin 8=RI (Default) Jumpers and Connectors...

  • Page 20: Usb Voltage Selection Jumpers (Jp9, Jp10, Jp12)

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual 2.3.6 USB Voltage Selection Jumpers (JP9, JP10, JP12) This jumper is to select the voltage for USB interface. Description Function Jumper Setting USB Voltage 5V (Default) Selection 5V_SBY 2.3.7 LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper (JP14) This jumper is to select the voltage for LVDS interface.

  • Page 21: Connectors

    Connectors connect the CPU card with other parts of the system. Loose or improper connection might cause problems. Make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected. Here is a summary table shows you all connectors on the EP850 Series. Connectors Label...

  • Page 22: Power Connector (Atx2)

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual 2.4.1 Power Connector (ATX2) Connect the power cable to ATX2 for +12V ATX power supply, which mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX2 power connector is not connected, the system will not start. Signal Signal 2 GND...

  • Page 23: Audio Connector (Cn2)

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Signal Signal Signal Signal A23 REQ0# B23 GND C23 REQ1# D23 N.C. A24 GND B24 REQ2# C24 +5V D24 GNT0# A25 GNT1# B25 N.C C25 GNT2# D25 GND A26 +5V B26 CLK0 C26 GND D26 CLK1 A27 CLK2 B27 +5V...

  • Page 24: Flat Panel Bezel Connector (Cn3)

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual 2.4.4 Flat Panel Bezel Connector (CN3) Power LED This 3-pin connector named as Pin 1 and Pin 5 connect the system power LED indicator to such a switch on the case. Pin 1 is assigned as +, and Pin 5 as -.

  • Page 25: Output Power Connector (Cn4)

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual 2.4.5 Output Power Connector (CN4) Signal +12V 2.4.6 SMBUS Connector (CN5) Connector CN5 is for SMBUS interface support. Signal CLOCK DATA 2.4.7 LVDS Backlight Connector (CN6) The 7-pin inverter connector on the board is with Hirose connector. The matching connector is strongly recommended to use Hirose DF13-7S- 1.25C.

  • Page 26: Jst Connector For Lvds Flat Panel (Cn9)

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual 2.4.8 JST Connector for LVDS Flat Panel (CN9) The board has a 40-pin connector CN9 for LVDS Interface LCD. It is strongly recommended to use the matching JST SHDR-40V-S-B 40-pin connector for LVDS on the board. Signal Signal VCCM...

  • Page 27: Serial Port Interface (Cn10, Cn12)

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual 2.4.9 Serial Port Interface (CN10, CN12) The board has two onboard serial ports, and +5V/12V power for Pin 1 , Pin 8, or Pin 9, which depends on jumper setting. CN12 is a standard DB9, and CN10 a combo connector.

  • Page 28: Digital I/O Port (Dio) Connector (Cn11)

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual 2.4.10 Digital I/O Port (DIO) Connector (CN11) The board is equipped an 8-channel digital I/O connector CN11 that meets requirements for a system customary automation control. The digital I/O can be configured to control cash drawers, sense warning signals from an Uninterrupted Power System (UPS), or perform store security control.

  • Page 29: Vga Connector (Cn14)

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual 2.4.12 VGA Connector (CN14) CN14 is a standard 15-pin pin DB15 connector commonly used for the CRT VGA display. Signal Signal Signal Green Blue AGND AGND AGND 10 GND 11 N/A 12 DDC DAT 13 Horizontal Sync 14 Vertical Sync 15 DDC CLK...

  • Page 30: Cpu & System Fan Connectors (Fan1, Fan2)

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual 2.4.14 CPU & System Fan Connectors (FAN1, FAN2) Fan1 is a fan connector for CPU, and FAN2 for system. Pentium microprocessors require a fan for heat dispensing. The CPU/System fan connectors respectively provide power to the CPU/System fans. FAN1 Siganl Ground...

  • Page 31: Usb Port Connector (Usb3)

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual 2.4.16 USB Port Connector (USB3) The EP850 Series features Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors, compliant with USB 2.0 (480Mbps) that can be adapted to any USB peripherals, such as monitor, keyboard and mouse. USB3 is a double-deck USB port connector that consists of two 4-pin standard USB ports.
  • Page 32 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Signal Signal CD1- Data 3 Data 11 Data 4 Data 12 Data 5 Data 13 Data 6 Data 14 Data 7 Data 15 CS0# CS1# Address 10 VS1# ATASEL IORD# Address 9 IOWR# Address 8 Address 7 INTR Address 6...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Hardware Description

    Make sure all correct settings are arranged for your installed microprocessor to prevent the CPU from damages. BIOS The EP850 Series uses American Megatrends BIOS with 8Mbit SPI Flash, DMI, Plug and Play. System Memory The EP850 Series industrial CPU card supports one 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM socket for a maximum memory of 4GB DDR3 SDRAMs.

  • Page 34: I/O Port Address Map

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual I/O Port Address Map ® The Intel Core 2 Duo and C-M Penryn CPUs can communicate via I/O ports. There are total 1KB port addresses available for assignment to other devices via I/O expansion cards. Address Devices 000-00F...

  • Page 35: Interrupt Controller

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Interrupt Controller The EP850 Series is a 100% PC compatible control board. The mapping list under XP OS is shown as the following screen. Parity check error IRQ0 System timer output IRQ1 Keyboard IRQ2...
  • Page 36 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual MEMO Hardware Description...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Ami Bios Setup Utility

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual CHAPTER 4 AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY This chapter provides users with detailed description how to set up basic system configuration through the AMIBIOS8 BIOS setup utility. Starting To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below: Turn on the computer and press the <Del>...

  • Page 38: Navigation Keys

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Navigation Keys The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and so on.

  • Page 39: Advanced Menu

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Advanced Menu The Advanced menu allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: CPU Configuration IDE Configuration SuperIO Configuration...
  • Page 40 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual CPU Configuration This screen shows the CPU Configuration, and you can change the value of the selected option. Max CPUID Value Limit You can enable this item to let legacy operating systems boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPU ID functions.
  • Page 41 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual IDE Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the IDE Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. For items marked with “...
  • Page 42 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual SuperIO Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the SuperIO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 43 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Hardware Health Configuration This screen shows the Hardware Health Configuration, and a description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. H/W Health Function You can select this item Enabled for the Hardware Health Monitoring Device.
  • Page 44 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual ACPI Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the ACPI Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 45 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual APM Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the APM Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 46 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Power Button Mode This option specifies how the externally mounted power button on the front of the computer chassis is used. The default setting is On/Off. Pushing the power button turns the computer on or On/Off off.
  • Page 47 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Hard Disk Drive Power Down Mode This option specifies the power conserving state that the hard disk drive enters after the specified period of hard drive inactivity has expired. The default setting is Suspend. This setting prevents hard disk drive power down Disabled mode.
  • Page 48 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Resume On LAN This item enables or disables the function of Resume On LAN that resume the system through the network. Resume On PME# This item enables or disables the function of Resume On PME# (Power Management Event).
  • Page 49 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual PCI Express Configuration This screen shows the PCI Express Configuration, and you can change its value. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. Active State Power-Management Use this item to enable or disable the function of Active State Power-Management to provide you with lower power consumption.
  • Page 50 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual USB Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the USB Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.

  • Page 51: Pci Pnp Menu

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual PCI PnP Menu The PCI PnP menu allows users to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug & Play O/S When the setting is No, Use this item to configure all the devices in the system. When the setting is Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.

  • Page 52: Boot Menu

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Boot Menu The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: Boot Settings Configuration Lan Boot Settings Configuration Boot Device Priority...
  • Page 53 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Enabling this item lets the BIOS skip some power on self tests (POST). The default setting is Enabled. AddOn ROM Display Mode This item selects the display mode for option ROM. The default setting is Force BIOS.
  • Page 54 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Lan Boot Settings Configuration The Lan Boot Settings Configuration can enable or disable Lan Boot ROM [1] or ROM [2] to allow the system boot on LAN. Boot Device Priority The Boot Device Priority screen specifies the order in which the system checks for the device to boot from the available devices.
  • Page 55 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Hard Disk Drives Use this screen to view the hard disk drives in the system. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 56: Security Menu

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Security Menu The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the system. Supervisor Password This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays.
  • Page 57 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Clear User Password Select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to clear the user password. Boot Sector Virus Protection This option is near the bottom of the Security Setup screen. The default setting is Disabled Set this value to prevent the Boot Sector Virus Protection.

  • Page 58: Chipset Menu

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Chipset Menu The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration For items marked with “...
  • Page 59 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual North Bridge Configuration Boot Graphic Adapter Priority This item allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Internal Graphics Mode Select This item allows you to select the amout of system memory used by the internal graphics device.
  • Page 60 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual South Bridge Configuration USB Function/USB 2.0 Controller/HAD Controller These items, respectively, allow you to enable or disable USB/USB 2.0/HAD function/controller. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 61: Exit Menu

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Exit Menu The Exit menu allows users to load your system configuration with optimal or failsafe default values. Exit Saving Changes When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and reboot the computer so the new system configuration parameters can take effect.
  • Page 62 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. Load Fail-Safe Defaults It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you Select this option. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not maximum performance.

  • Page 63: Appendix A Watchdog Timer

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER Watchdog Timer Setting After the system stops working for a while, it can be auto-reset by the Watchdog Timer. The integrated Watchdog Timer can be set up in the system reset mode by program. Timeout Value Range 1 to 255 Minute / Second...

  • Page 64: Using The Watchdog Function

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual Using the Watchdog Function Start ↓ Un-Lock WDT: O 2E 87 ; Un-lock super I/O O 2E 87 ; Un-lock super I/O ↓ Select Logic device: O 2E 07 O 2F 00 Set WDT Funtion : O 2E 2B O 2F C0 Select Logic device:...
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  • Page 66 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual MEMO Watchdog Timer...

  • Page 67: Appendix Bdigital I/O

    EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual APPENDIX B DIGITAL I/O Using the Digital I/O Function Start ↓ Un-Lock SuperI /O: O 2E 87 ; Un-lock super I/O O 2E 87 ; Un-lock super I/O ↓ Select Enable Digital I/O Function: O 2E 07 O 2F 00 ↓...
  • Page 68 EP850 All-In-One EPIC Board User’s Manual MEMO Digital I/O...

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