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Packing list Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: • 1 PCM-4825/4825L All-in-One Single Board Computer • 1 utility disk with system BIOS, VGA BIOS utility programs • 3 SVGA driver disks •...
General Information This chapter gives background informa- tion on the PCM-4825/4825L. Sections include: • Card specifications • Card layout and dimensions...
It offers all the functions of an AT- compatible industrial computer on a single board and only occu- pies the space of a 3 1/2" hard drive. The PCM-4825/4825L comes with an embedded high-performance 5x86 processor and audio on-board.
• Infrared port: Shared with COM2. Transfer rate up to 115 kbps. • Keyboard/mouse connector: Mini-DIN connector supports standard PC/AT keyboard and a PS/2 mouse • Power management: Supports power saving modes including Normal/ Doze/Sleep modes. APM 1.1 compliant PCM-4825/4825L User's Manual...
Installation This chapter tells how to set up the PCM-4825/ 4825L hardware, including instructions on setting jumpers and connecting peripherals, switches and indicators. Be sure to read all the safety precautions before you begin the installa- tion procedure.
The table below lists the function of each of the board jumpers and connectors: Table 2-1: PCM-4825/4825L jumpers Label Function DOC 2000 address setting...
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Table 2-2: PCM-4825/4825L connectors Label Function Power connector (-5 V, -12 V) Floppy disk connector PC/104 connector Parallel port connector PC/104 connector Flat panel connector Hard disk connector IR connector (infrared) COM2 connector CN10 CD audio in connector CN11 Audio connector...
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your local distributor or sales representa- tive before you make any changes. Generally, you simply need a standard cable to make most connec- tions. PCM-4825/4825L User's Manual...
Use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components on a static-dissipative surface or in a static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis. PCM-4825/4825L User's Manual...
2.6 Installing DRAM (SIMMs) You can install anywhere from 1 MB to 32 MB of on-board DRAM memory using 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 MB 72-pin SIMMs (Single In-Line Memory Modules). DRAM access time ≤ 60 ns. 2.6.1 Installing SIMMs NOTE: The modules can only fit into a socket one way and their gold pins must point down into the...
If you install two drives, you will need to set one as the master and one as the slave by using jumpers on the drives. If you install just one drive, set it as the master. PCM-4825/4825L User's Manual...
POST (power-on-self-test). 2.9 Power connector (CN12) 2.9.1 Main power connector, +5V, +12V (CN12) Supplies main power to the PCM-4825/4825L (+5 V) and devices that require +12 V. 2.10 IR connector (CN8) This connector supports the optional wireless infrared transmitting and receiving module.
2.11.2 CD audio input connector (CN10) All CD-ROM drives can provide analog audio signal output when used as a music CD player. The CN10 on PCM-4825 is a connec- tor to input CD audio signal into the audio controller. The audio cable of your CD-ROM drive will be used to connect to CN10.
2.12 Serial ports (CN13, CN9) The PCM-4825/4825L offers two serial ports: one RS-232 and one RS-232/422/485. These ports let you connect to serial devices (a mouse, printers, etc.) or a communication network. 2.12.1 COM1 RS-232 port (CN13) The serial port connectors are mounted on the bottom edge of the card.
2.13.2 Flat panel display connector (CN6) CN6 consists of a 44-pin, dual-in-line header. The PCM-4825/4825L provides a bias control signal on CN6 which can be used to control the LCD bias voltage. It is recom- mended that the LCD bias voltage not be applied to the panel until the logic supply voltage (+5 V) and panel video signals are stable.
Software Configuration This chapter details the software configu- ration information. It shows you how to configure the card to match your applica- tion requirements. Award system BIOS is covered in Chapter 4. Sections include: • LCD display configuration • Connections for four standard LCDs...
BIOS simply by reprogramming the Flash chip. 3.2 Utility disk The PCM-4825/4825L is supplied with a software utility disk. This disk contains the necessary file for setting up the VGA display. Directories and files on the disk are as follows: README.DOC...
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4825_CRT.BIN Supports CRT only. 4825_TFT.BIN (default) Supports 640 x 480 color TFT (Toshiba LTM10C042). 4825_STN.BIN Supports 640 x 480 color STN DD 8/16-bit displays (Sharp LM64C142). 4825_MON.BIN Supports 640 x 480 dual scan monochrome displays (Sharp LM64P8X/837). 4825_EL.BIN Supports 640 x 480 EL displays (PLANAR EL640480 - A Series). CBROM.EXE This program allows you to combine your own VGA BIOS with system BIOS (4825_SYS.BIN).
Configure the LCD type as follows: 1. Apply power to the PCM-4825/4825L with a color TFT display attached. This is the default setting for the PCM-4825/4825L. Ensure that the AWDFLASH.EXE and *.BIN files are located in the working drive.
AWDFLASH.EXE program and change the settings. 3.4 Connections for four standard LCDs 3.4.1 Connections to Sharp LM64183P (640 x 480 DSTN MONO LCD) Table 3-1: Connections for Sharp LM64183P LCD LM64P83 PCM-4825/4825L CN6 Pin name Pin name CN1-1 CN1-2 CN1-3...
3.4.3 Connections to Toshiba LTM10C042 (640 x 480 TFT Color LCD) Table 3-3: Connections for Toshiba LTM10C042 LTM10C042 PCM-4825/4825L CN6 Pin name Pin name SHFCLK ENAB +5 V +5 V Chapter 3 Software Configuration...
3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration infor- mation has been erased. The PCM-4825/4825L board's CMOS memory has an integrated 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.
4.2 Award BIOS setup Figure 4-1: BIOS setup program initial screen 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.
Once a field is highlighted, on-line help information is displayed in the bottom left of the menu screen. Figure 4-2: CMOS setup screen PCM-4825/4825L 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-4825/4825L. 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- 4825/4825L. Figure 4-4: CHIPSET features setup PCM-4825/4825L 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- 4825/4825L. Figure 4-5: Power management setup Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup...
BIOS DEFAULTS contains the default system values, which are the appropriate system parameters for minimum performance. These default values are loaded automatically if the stored record created by the Setup program becomes corrupted (and, therefore, unusable). Figure 4-6: Load BIOS defaults screen PCM-4825/4825L User's Manual...
4.2.7 *Load setup defaults "LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS" loads the values required by the system for maximum performance. *: Default Figure 4-7: Load SETUP defaults screen Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup...
(user-defined), you can change the password stored in the CMOS. The password can be at most 8 characters long. Remember - to enable this feature, you must first select either Setup or System in the BIOS FEATURES SETUP. PCM-4825/4825L User's Manual...
4.2.9 Security option Access to the BIOS setup can be controlled using a password. A password will control access to the BIOS setup according to two differing options: System password: The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied unless the correct password is entered at the prompt. Setup password: The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied unless the correct password is entered at the prompt.
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-4825/4825L User's Manual...
SVGA Setup The PCM-4825/4825L features an on- board flat panel/VGA interface. This chapter provides instructions for installing and operating the software drivers on the included display driver diskette.
To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display device drivers and utility software, you should read the instructions in this chapter carefully. The enhanced display drivers for the PCM-4825/4825L board are located on the software installation diskette. You must install the drivers and utility software by using the supplied SETUP...
Both CRT and panel displays can be used simultaneously. The PCM-4825/4825L can be set in one of three configurations: on a CRT, on a flat panel display, or on both simultaneously. The system is initially set to simultaneous display mode.
At this point the setup program locates the directory where Windows is installed. For proper operation, the drivers must be installed in the Windows subdirectory. Press <ENTER> to complete the installation. Once completed, the PCM-4825/4845L User's Manual...
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Display Driver Control Panel appears on the screen. This Control Panel allows you to select and load the installed drivers. Another method of installing these drivers is through the File Manager. Click on Drive A:. Then double-click on SETUP.EXE to begin installation.
Setup, repeating steps 4 and 5 from the previous page. Besides the special display drivers marked by an asterisk (*), you should be able to use the following standard drivers: 640x480, 16 colors Super VGA 800x600, 16 colors PCM-4825/4845L User's Manual...
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5.5.8 Panning drivers Special panning drivers are provided to allow high-resolution modes to be displayed on a flat panel or CRT. These drivers will show a section of a larger screen and will automatically pan, or scroll, the screen horizontally and vertically when the mouse reaches the edge of the display.
Select a driver, then click OK or press enter. 3.A warning panel about Third Party drivers will appear. Click the Yes button to finish installation. 4.Once the installation is complete, the system must be shut down and restarted. PCM-4825/4845L User's Manual...
5.7.3 Step 3 1.Upon restarting your computer, select the desired display settings from the Display property dialog box. 2.Click on Test to test the newly selected graphics mode. A color test screen should appear, followed by the Testing Mode window. 3.Click on Yes to continue.
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When the system has restarted, the display driver will be initialized for 640x480x256 color, 60 Hz refresh. To switch to a different video resolution, color depth or refresh rate, follow the steps below. 5.8.3 Selecting monitor type PCM-4825/4845L User's Manual...
Monitor type is initially set to DEFAULT. This DEFAULT setting may not allow you to select all resolution/refresh combinations that are available for your monitor. The following steps can be per- formed to select monitor type. This section applies only after installation, or when a different monitor is used.
This is normal, as the configuration process is doing Video BIOS mode sets to determine which screen resolu- tions BIOS supports. This configuration information is then used to provide the System-Settings Resolution and Refresh selec- tions. PCM-4825/4845L User's Manual...
Audio Setup The PCM-4825 is equipped with an audio interface that records and playsback CD- quality audio. This chapter provides instructions for installing the software drivers on the included audio driver diskettes.
6.1 Introduction The PCM-4825/4825L on board audio interface provides high- quality stereo sound and FM music synthesis (ESFM) by using the ES1868 or ES1869 audio controller from ESS Technology, Inc. The audio interface can record, compress, and play back voice, sound, and music with built-in mixer controls.
6.2.2 Controlling volume in DOS The ES1868/1869 audio controller provides software control for the setting of audio volumes. The VOLUME CONTROL utility located in the UTILITY subdirectory of the audio driver diskette is used to control the volume setting in DOS. To control the volume setting, simply type ESSVOL at the DOS prompt with appropriate parameters.
To facilitate the installation of the audio drivers, you should read the instructions in this chapter carefully before you attempt installation. The audio drivers for the PCM-4825/4825L board are located on the audio driver diskettes. You must install the drivers by using the supplied SETUP program.
6.3.3 Windows 95 drivers 1. Boot your system and place the audio driver diskette in drive A. 2. Select Add New Hardware from the Windows Control Panel. 3. Click Next to bring up the Windows search for new hardware setup screen. 4.
Pin Assignments This appendix contains information of a detailed or specialized nature. It includes: • CRT display connector • Flat panel display connector • Main power connector • RS-232/422/485 serial port connector • Keyboard and mouse connector • Peripheral power connector •...
A.1 CRT display connector (CN15) Tabler A-1: PCM-4825/4825L CRT display connector Signal Signal GREEN BLUE H-SYNC V-SYNC A.2 Flat panel display connector (CN6) Table A-2: PCM-4825/4825L flat panel display connector Function Function +12 V +12 V ENAVEE SHFCLK ENABKL ASHFCLK...
A.3 COM2 RS-232/422/485 serial port (CN9) Table A-3: PCM-4825/4825L COM2 RS-232/422/485 series port RS-232 port RS-422 port RS-485 port TxD+ DATA+ TxD- DATA- RxD+ RxD- A.4 Keyboard and mouse connnector (CN14) Table A-4: PCM-4825/4825L keyboard and mouse connector Signal KB DATA...
A. 5 Main power connector (CN12) Table A-5: PCM-4825/4825L main power connector Signal +12 V +5 V A.6 IDE hard drive connector (CN7) Table A-6: PCM-4825/4825L IDE hard drive connector Signal Signal IDE RESET DATA 7 DATA 8 DATA 6...
A.7 COM1 RS-232 serial port (CN13) Table A-7: PCM-4825/4825L COM1 RS-232 serial port Signal A.8 Audio connector (CN10) Table A-8: PCM-4825/4825L audio connector Signal AUX_L AUX_R Appendix A Pin Assignments...
A.9 Peripheral power connector (CN1) Table A-9: PCM-4825/4825L peripheral power connector Signal -5 V -12 V A.10 Floppy drive connector (CN2) Table A-10: PCM-4825/4825L floppy drive connector Signal Signal DENSITY SELECT INDEX MOTOR 0 DRIVE SELECT 1 DRIVE SELECT 0...
A.12 Audio connector (CN11) Table A-12: PCM-4825/4825L Sound connector Signal SPEAKER_R- SPEAKER_R+ SPEAKER_L- SPEAKER_R+ LINE OUT_L LINE OUT_R LINE IN_L LINE IN_R MIC IN A.13 IR connector (CN8) Table A-13: PCM-4825/4825L IR connector Signal +5 V IR_RX IR_TX PCM-4825/4825L User's Manual...
Serial communication port 2 IRQ 4 Serial communication port 1 IRQ 5 Parallel port 2 IRQ 6 Diskette controller (FDC) IRQ 7 Parallel port 1 (print port) * PNP audio IRQ select: 5, 7,9, 10, 11 or 12 PCM-4825/4825L User's Manual...
The PCM-4825/4825L's PC/104 connectors give you the flexibility to attach PC/104 modules. Installing these modules on the PCM-4825/4825L is quick and simple. The following steps show how to mount the PC/104 modules: 1. Remove the PCM-4825/4825L from your system paying particu- lar attention to the safety instructions already mentioned above.
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P C / 1 0 4 M o u n t i n g S u p p o r t F e m a l e M a l e P C / 1 0 4 m o d u l e P C M - 4 8 2 5 / 4 8 2 5 L Figure B-1: PC/104 module mounting diagram 3.500...
DOC 2000 Installation Guide This appendix contains information on the DiskOnChip 2000 quick installation guide. It includes: • DiskOnChip 2000 installation instruc- tions • Additional information and assistance Appendix C DOC 2000 Installation Guide...
- The DiskOnChip should be the only disk in the systems or would be configured as the first disk in the system (c:) using the DUPDATE utility. (set as c:) DUPDATE D /S DOC104.EXB /FIRST (set as d:) DUPDATE C /S DOC104.EXB PCM-4825/4825L User's Manual...
C.1.2 Additional information and assistance 1. Visit M-Systems Web site at www.m-sys.com where you can find Utilities Manual, Data Sheet and Application Notes. In addition, you can find the latest DiskOnChip 2000 S/W Utilities. 2. Contact your dealer for technical support if you need additional assistance, and have the following information ready: •...
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