Table Of Contents - Avalue Technology EMX-A55E User Manual

Contents
1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Safety Precautions .................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Packing List ............................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Document Amendment History ................................................................................. 8
1.4 Manual Objectives ..................................................................................................... 9
1.5 System Specifications ............................................................................................. 10
Architecture Overview - Block Diagram .................................................................. 15
1.6
2. Hardware Configuration ........................................................................................... 16
2.1 Product Overview .................................................................................................... 17
2.1.1 Placement Direction ....................................................................................................................... 17
2.1.2 Screw Holes ................................................................................................................................... 17
2.2 Product Layout ........................................................................................................ 18
2.2.1 Layout Content List ........................................................................................................................ 19
2.3 Installation Procedure ............................................................................................. 20
2.3.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................................................................... 21
2.3.2 System Memory ............................................................................................................................. 22
2.3.2.1 Memory Configurations ....................................................................................................................... 22
2.3.2.2 Installing a DDR3 DIMM .................................................................................................................... 23
2.3.2.3 Removing a DDR3 DIMM ................................................................................................................... 24
2.3.3 Expansion Slots .............................................................................................................................. 25
2.3.3.1 Installing an Expansion Card ............................................................................................................... 25
2.3.3.2 Configuring an Expansion Card ........................................................................................................... 25
2.3.3.3 Standard Interrupt Assignments ........................................................................................................... 26
2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors ............................................................................... 27
2.4.1 Clear CMOS (CMOS1) ................................................................................................................... 28
2.4.2 COM3 RI/+5V/+12V Selection (JSETCOM3) ................................................................................. 29
2.4.3 COM4 RI/+5V/+12V Selection (JSETCOM4) ................................................................................. 29
2.4.4 Rear Panel Connectors .................................................................................................................. 30
2.4.5 Front Panel Audio Connector (AAFP) ............................................................................................ 32
2.4.6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR) ................................................................................................. 33
2.4.7 AT/ATX Mode Select (PSON1) ...................................................................................................... 34
2.4.8 LCD POWER (VDDSAFE) (JBL3) ................................................................................................. 34
2.4.9 Serial Port Connector (COM3, COM4) ........................................................................................... 35
2.4.10 System Panel & Speaker (JFP1 + JFP2)................................................................................... 35
2.4.11 Power LED & Keylock (JFP3) .................................................................................................... 36
2.4.12 Inverter PWR (JBL1) .................................................................................................................. 36
2.4.13 SPI connector (CN4) .................................................................................................................. 37
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