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Packing list Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: • 1 PCM-9576F all-in-one single board computer • 1 CD disc with utility and drivers • 1 Startup Manual If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
General Information This chapter gives background information on the PCM-9576F. Sections include: • Introduction • Features • Specifications • Board layout and dimensions...
EMI. The PCM-9576F has been certified as complying with FCC Class A and CE Marking Class A. Triple Ethernet for Communication Appliances The PCM-9576F supports 3 Ethernet interfaces designed for the Communication Market.
1.2 Features • 2 or 3 Ethernet function on board • Wake on LAN, modem (Optional for RTL 8139 LAN chip) • Supports 3 GPIO for Ethernet communication status display • Optional: VGA/LCD function • Optional: Additional 3rd and 4th serial ports •...
Solid state disk • One 50-pin socket: For one CompactFlash card, shared with one IDE channel Mechanical and environmental • Dimensions (L x W): 203 x 146 mm (8" x 5.75") • Power supply voltage: +5 V ±5% • Power requirements: 5.2 A @ 5 V (4.75 to 5.25) (typical, 64 MB DRAM, ™...
Installation This chapter tells how to set up the PCM-9576F hardware, including instructions on setting jumpers and connecting peripherals, switches and indicators. Be sure to read all the safety precautions before you begin the installation procedure.
2.1 Jumpers The PCM-9576F has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below lists the function of each of the board’s jumpers: Table 2-1: Jumpers Label Function CMOS clear Watchdog timer action...
2.2 Connectors On-board connectors link the PCM-9576F to external devices such as hard disk drives, a keyboard, or floppy drives. The table below lists the function of each of the board’s connectors: T a b l e 2 - 2 : C o n n e c t o r s...
2.5 Setting jumpers You configure your card to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.
2.6.1 Installing a CPU in the ZIF socket The PCM-9576F provides a Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for easy CPU installation. 1. Make sure the ZIF socket lever is in the upright position. To raise the lever, pull it out to the side a little and raise it as far as it will 2.
When the CPU is installed, the lever should snap into place at the side of the socket. Note: To remove a CPU, pull the lever out to the side a little and raise it as far as it will go. Lift out the CPU chip. 2.6.2 CMOS clear (J1) Warning: To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the...
2.8 IDE Hard Drive Connector (CN13) You can attach one or two Enhanced Integrated Device Electronics hard disk drives to the PCM-9576F’s internal controller. The PCM-9576F’s IDE controller uses a PCI local-bus interface. This advanced IDE controller supports faster data transfer, PIO mode 3, mode 4.
2.9 Floppy drive connector (CN11) You can attach up to two floppy drives to the PCM-9576F’s on-board controller. You can use any combination of 5.25” (360 KB and 1.2 MB) and/or 3.5” (720 KB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB) drives.
2.10 Parallel port connector (CN14) Normally, the parallel port is used to connect the card to a printer. The PCM-9576F includes a multi-mode (ECP/EPP/SPP) parallel port, accessed through CN14, a 26-pin flat-cable connector. You will need an adapter cable if you use a traditional DB-25 connector. The adapter cable has a 26-pin connector on one end and a DB-25 connector on the other.
2.12.1 Speaker The PCM-9576F can drive an 8 Ω speaker at 0.5 watts. Make sure that alternatives to this specification do not overload the card. 2.12.2 LED interface The front panel LED indicator for hard disk access is an active low signal (24 mA sink rate).
Supplies secondary power to devices that require -5 V and -12 V. 2.13.2 Main power connector, +5 V, +12 V (CN9) Supplies main power to the PCM-9576F (+5 V) and devices that require +12 V. 2.13.3 Fan power supply connector (FAN1) Provides power supply to optional CPU cooling fan.
2.14 ATX power control connector (CN2, J3) 2.14.1 ATX feature connector (CN2) and power button (J3) The PCM-9576F can support an advanced power button if an ATX power supply is used. To enable the power button: 1. Take the specially designed ATX-to-PS/2 power cable PCM-9576F optional item, P/N 1703200201.
ATX power switch button J3. 2.16 IR connector (CN10) The PCM-9576F provides an IrDA port for transfer rates of 115 Kbps. This connector supports the optional wireless infrared transmitting and receiving module. This module mounts on the system case. You must configure the setting through BIOS setup.
The IRQ and the address range for COM1, 2, 3, 4 are fixed. However, if you wish to disable the port or change these parameters later you can do this in the system BIOS setup. The table below shows the settings for the PCM-9576F’s serial ports. Table 2-7: Serial port default settings Port...
Table 2-8: COM1 RI pin setting (J6) +5 V +12 V * RI (default setting) Table 2-9: COM2 RI pin setting (J7) +5 V +12 V * RI (default setting) PCM-9576F User's Manual...
Table 2-10: COM3 RI pin setting (J7) (optional) +5 V +12 V * RI (default setting) Table 2-11: COM4 RI pin setting (J7) (optional) +5 V +12 V * RI (default setting) Chapter 2 Installation...
CN18 is a 40-pin connector which can support a 24-bit TFT LCD. It is Hirose’s product no. DF13A-40DP-1.25V. The PCM-9576F provides a bias control signal on CN18 that can be used to control the LCD bias voltage. It is recommended that the LCD bias voltage not be applied to the panel until the logic supply voltage (+5 V or +3.3 V) and panel video signals are stable.
2.18.4 LCD Panel type select (SW2) SW2 is a 7-pin dip switch for LCD Panel type select SW2: Panel type select (optional) t l u *default setting Chapter 2 Installation...
1. Run the appropriate installation software program, located in the utility disk. 2.20 Ethernet configuration The PCM-9576F is equipped with a high performance 32-bit PCI-bus Ethernet interface which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3U 10/100Mbps CSMA/CD standards. It is supported by all major network operating systems.
CN4 (2nd lan) and CN5 (3rd lan). When users only use one ethernet interface, they have to use the 1st lan interface (CN1). 100Base-T connects to the PCM-9576F via an adapter cable to a 10-pin polarized header (CN1, CN4, CN5). For 10/100Base-T RJ-45 operation, an adapter cable converting CN1, CN4, CN5 into a standard RJ-45 jack is required.
+5 V* standby 5 V * default setting Note: PCM-9576F supports wake-on on LAN. For wake- on LAN,J12 has to select standby 5 V (2-3 position) 2.21 Watchdog timer configuration An on-board watchdog timer reduces the chance of disruptions which EMP (electro-magnetic pulse) interference can cause.
USB connector on the other. The USB interfaces can be disabled in the system BIOS setup. 2.23 GPIO (CN6) The PCM-9576F supports general purpose out; CN6. The 3 digital outputs can control output devices by programming. Chapter 2 Installation...
3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased. The PCM-9576F’s CMOS memory has an integral 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.
3.2 Award BIOS setup 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. 3.2.1 Entering setup Power on the computer and press <Del>...
This standard Setup Menu allows users to configure system components such as date, time, hard disk drive, floppy drive and display. Once a field is highlighted, on-line help information is displayed in the left bottom of the Menu screen. Figure 3-2: CMOS setup screen PCM-9576F User's Manual...
3.2.3 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-9576F. Figure 3-3: BIOS features setup Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup...
3.2.4 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-9576F. Figure 3-4: Chipset features setup PCM-9576F User's Manual...
3.2.5 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-9576F. Figure 3-5: Power management setup Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup...
3.2.6 PnP/PCI configuration By choosing the PnP/PCI CONFIGURATION option from the Initial Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-9576F. Figure 3-6: PnP/PCI configuration PCM-9576F User's Manual...
By choosing the INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-9576F. The PANEL TYPE by default supports an 18-bit 640 x 480 TFT LCD panel display. Figure 3-7: Integrated peripherals...
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS loads the default system values directly from ROM. If the stored record created by the Setup program becomes corrupted (and therefore unusable), these defaults will load automatically when you turn the PCM-9576F on. Figure 3-8: Load BIOS defaults PCM-9576F User's Manual...
3.2.9 Change password To change the password, choose the PASSWORD SETTING option form the Setup main menu and press <Enter>. 1. If the CMOS is bad or this option has never been used, a default password is stored in the ROM. The screen will display the following messages: Enter Password: Press <Enter>.
This record is required for the system to operate. 3.2.12 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-9576F User's Manual...
PCI SVGA Setup (Optional) • Introduction • Installation of SVGA Driver - for Windows 95/98/ME - for Windows NT/2000 • Further Information Chapter 4 PCI SVGA Setup...
4.1 Introduction The PCM-9576F has an onboard AGP flat panel/VGA interface. The specifications and features are described as follows: 4.1.1 Chipset The PCM-9576F uses a LynxEM SMI 710/721 chipset from Silicon Motion Inc. for its AGP/SVGA controller. It supports many popular LCD, EL, and gas plasma flat panel displays and conventional analog CRT monitors.
4.1.4 Dual/simultaneous display The PCM-9576F uses a SMI Lynx 710/721 LCD controller that is capable of providing multiple views and simultaneous display with mixed video and graphics on a flat panel and CRT. To set up dual display under Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, follow these steps: 1.
Complete the following steps to install the SVGA driver. Follow the procedures in the flow chart that apply to the operating system that you you are using within your PCM-9576F. Important: The following windows illustrations are examples only. You must follow the flow chart instructions and pay attention to the instructions which then appear on your screen.
4.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "Display", "Settings". b. Press the "Advanced Properties". a. Choose the "Adapter" label. Press the "Change..." button. Press the "Have Disk" button. Chapter 4 PCI SVGA Setup...
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Type the path: D:\ Biscuit\9572\VGA\ SM721\Win98&Me a. Select the highlighted item. Click the "OK" button. "Silicon Motion LynxEM" appears in the adapter label. Click the "Apply" button. Click the "OK" button. Press "Yes" to reboot. PCM-9576F User's Manual...
4.2.2 Installation for Windows 98/ME a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "Display", "Settings". b. Press the "Advanced..." button. a. Choose the "Adapter" label. Press the "Change..." button. Choose the second option: "Display...". Press the "Have Disk..." button. Chapter 4 PCI SVGA Setup...
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Insert the disc into the CD-ROM drive. Type the path "D:\ Biscuit\9572\VGA\ SM721\Win98&Me" Press "OK". a. Select the highlighted item. Click the "OK" button. "Silicon Motion LynxEM" appears in the adapter label. Click the "Apply" button. Press "Yes" to reboot. PCM-9576F User's Manual...
4.2.3 Installation for Windows NT/2000 Note: Service Pack X (X = 3, 4, 5, 6, ...) must be installed first before you install the Windows NT VGA driver. a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". b. Double click the "Display" icon. a.
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Type the path "D:\ Biscuit\9576\VGA\ SMI721\WinNT40" Press the "OK" button. a. Select the highlighted item. Click the "OK" button. Press the "Yes" to proceed. Press "OK" to reboot. PCM-9576F User's Manual...
4.3 Further Information For further information about the AGP/SVGA installation in your PCM-9576F, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists, visit the following web resources: Silicon Motion Website: www.siliconmotion.com Advantech websites: www.advantech.com www. advantech.com.tw Chapter 4 PCI SVGA Setup...
PCI Bus Ethernet Interface This chapter provides information on Ethernet configuration. • Introduction • Installation of Ethernet driver - Installation for Windows 95/98 - Installation for Windows NT • Further information...
5.2 Installation of Ethernet driver Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. You must know which operating system you are using in your PCM-9576F, and then refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Then just follow the steps described in the flow chart. You will quickly and successfully complete the installation, even if you are not familiar with instructions for MS-DOS or WINDOWS.
5.2.2 Installation for Windows 95/98 & Windows 2000 a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". b. Double click "Network". a. Click "Add" and prepare to install network functions. a. Select the "Adapter" item to add the Ethernet card. a. Click "Have Disk" to install the driver.
CD-ROM drive. b. Type: D:\BISCUIT\ 9576\Lan\82559 D:\BISCUIT\9576\Lan\82559ER c. Click "OK". a. Choose the "82559ER" item. b. Click "OK". a. Make sure the configurations of relevant items are set correctly. b. Click "OK" to reboot. E N D PCM-9576F User's Manual...
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a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". b. Double click "Network". a. Choose the "Adapters" label. b. Click the "Add" button. a. Press "Have Disk". a. Type "D:". b. Press "OK". D: OK Chapter 5 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...
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CD-ROM drive. Type: D:\BISCUIT\ 9576\Lan\82559ER D:\BISCUIT\9576\Lan\82559ER c. Click "OK". a. Choose the "82559ER" item. b. Click "OK". a. Make sure the configurations of relevant items are set correctly. b. Click "OK" to reboot. E N D PCM-9576F User's Manual...
Programming the Watchdog Timer The PCM-9576F is equipped with a watchdog timer that resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if processing comes to a standstill for whatever reason. This feature ensures system reliability in industrial standalone, or unmanned, environments.
After data entry, your program must refresh the watchdog timer by rewriting the I/O port 443 (hex) while simultaneously setting it. When you want to disable the watchdog timer, your program should read I/O port 443 (hex). PCM-9576F User's Manual...
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The following example shows how you might program the watchdog timer in BASIC: REM Watchdog timer example program OUT &H443, data REM Start and restart the watchdog GOSUB 1000 REM Your application task #1 OUT &H443, data REM Reset the timer GOSUB 2000 REM Your application task #2 OUT &H443, data...
(Refer to the diagram on the following page.) 4. Mount the PC/104 module onto the CPU card by pressing the module firmly but carefully onto the mounting connectors. 5. Secure the PC/104 module onto the CPU card using the four mounting spacers and screws. PCM-9576F User's Manual...
Pin Assignments This appendix contains information of a detailed or specialized nature. It includes: • Ethernet 10/100Base-T connector (CN 1,4,5) • ATX power feature connector (CN 2) • Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector (CN 7) • Main power connector (CN 9) •...
C.3 Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector (CN7) Table C-3: Keyboard and mouse connector (CN7) Signal MS VCC MS DATA MS CLOCK KB VCC KB DATA KB CLOCK Appendix C Pin Assignments...
C.4 Main power connector (CN9) Table C-4: Main power connector (CN9) Signal +12 V +5 V C.5 IR connector (CN10) Table C-5: IR connector (CN10) Signal IR IN IR OUT PCM-9576F User's Manual...
DATA 14 DATA 0 DATA 15 SIGNAL GND HDD 0 IO WRITE IO READ HD READY HDACK 0* IRQ14 ADDR 1 ADDR 0 ADDR 2 HARD DISK SELECT 0* HARD DISK SELECT 1* IDE ACTIVE* * low active PCM-9576F User's Manual...
C.8 Parallel port connector (CN14) Table C-8: Parallel port connector (CN14) Signal Signal STROBE* AUTOFD* INIT* SLCTINI* ACK* BUSY SLCT * low active Appendix C Pin Assignments...
C.9 Backlight connector (CN25) optional Table C-9: Backlight connector (CN25) Signal +12 V Enable Reserved N.C. C.10 Peripheral power connector (CN16) Table C-10: Peripheral power connector (CN16) Function -5 V -12 V PCM-9576F User's Manual...
C.11 CRT display connector (CN17) Table C-11: CRT display connector (CN17) Signal Signal SIGNAL GND DDC power H-SYNC GREEN Signal GND SIGNAL GND V-SYNC BLUE Signal GND Signal GND DDC_DAT Chassis GND Appendix C Pin Assignments...
PD1 (R6) PD0 (R7) SHIFT CLOCK DCLK (reserved) ENAVEE Note 1: The model number of the CN16 connector is DF13A-40DP-1.25V (Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.) Note 2: The signals shown in parentheses are for 24-bit TFT color bits. PCM-9576F User's Manual...
C.13 Ext. LCD display connector (CN19) optional Table C-13: Ext. LCD display connector (CN19) Signal Signal PD24 PD25 PD26 PD27 PD28 PD29 PD30 PD31 PD32 PD33 PD34 PD35 Note 1: The model number of the CN17 connector is DF13A-20DP-1.25V (Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.). The model number of the CN16 connector is DF13A-40DP-1.25V (Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.).
C.15 Front panel connector (CN20) Table C-15: Front panel connector (CN20) Signal HDD LED- (HARD DISK ACTIVE) HDD LED+ (V SPEAKER+ SPEAKER- (GND) WATCHDOG OUTPUT* RESET SWITCH- (GND) RESET SWITCH+ * low active C.16 USB connectors (CN21) Table C-16: USB connectors (CN21) Signal Signal +5 V...
Note1 : The cable of serial port (CN22) comes with four DSUB-9 male connectors. The pin assignments of each DSUB-9 connector are listed below for your reference: Note2 : PCM-9576 standard configuration is 2 RS-232 ports (CN22 is pin1-p20). 1 additional RS/232/422/485 and 1 RS-232 port, CN22 is pin1-pin40 (optional).
E.1 PCM-10586- 4E cable kit for PCM-9576 The PCM-9576F requires several cables for normal operation. You can make them yourself or purchase an optional cable kit assembly, which includes the following: " 5 " 8 , n i o l f "...
E.2 4COM Cable and VGA Cable The 4COM cable part no. is 1700400000. VGA Cable part no. is 1700160150 E.3 USB cable Optional USB cable, part no: 1703100260 E.4 24-bit LCD cable adapter This converts from the Hirose “DF20A” type connector transfer to a 20 x 2-pin header.
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