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PCM-9373 VIA Eden SBC with CPU, LCD, LVDS, Ethernet and Audio User’s Manual...
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Packing List Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: • 1 PCM-9373 all-in-one single board computer • 1 startup manual • CD-ROM or disks for utility, drivers, and manual (in PDF format) •...
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General Information This chapter gives background infor- mation on the PCM-9373. Sections include: • Introduction • Features • Specifications • Board layout and dimensions...
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction The PCM-9373 is a VIA low-power Eden processor single board com- puter (SBC) with audio controller, a 4X AGP SVGA controller, a PCI 10/ 100Base-T Ethernet interface, 2 Channel LVDS interface, and one PC/ 104 expansion connector. The PCM-9373’s design is based on the 3.5"...
1.2 Features • Embedded VIA low-power Eden or C3 EBGA processor • Supports one 36 bit TFT, 16-bit or 24-bit DSTN LCD panel, with up to 1024 x 768 resolution • Supports 2 channel LVDS interface • 100/10Base-T Ethernet interface, IEEE 802.3U compatible •...
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Installation This chapter explains the setup proce- dures of the PCM-9373 hardware, including instructions on setting jump- ers and connecting peripherals, switches and indicators. Be sure to read all safety precautions before you begin the installation procedure.
Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Jumpers The PCM-9373 has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below lists the functions of the various jumpers. Table 2.1: Jumpers Label Function Panel type select...
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Table 2.2: Connectors CN10 PC/104 expansion CN11 IDE hard drive connector (primary) CN12 COM2 port connector CN13 IR connector CN14 Audio connector CN15 Parallel port connector CN16 Power & HDD LED connector CN17 Ethernet connector CN18 Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector CN19 USB channel 1, 2 connector CN20...
2.5 Setting Jumpers You may configure your card to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electric cir- cuit. 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.
Short pin 2 and pin 3. Return jumper to pins 1 and 2. Turn on the system. The BIOS is now reset to its default setting Table 2.3: CMOS clear (S2) Condition Result Normal unpressed* pushed Clear CMOS * default setting PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
2.8 IDE, CDROM hard drive connector (CN11) The PCM-9373 provides 1 IDE channels which you can attach up to two Enhanced Integrated Device Electronics hard disk drives or CDROM to the PCM-9373’s internal controller. The PCM-9373's IDE controller uses a PCI interface.
BIOS settings. 2.10 Optional floppy drive connector (CN23) You can attach up to two floppy drives to the PCM-9373’s on-board con- troller. You can use 3.5” (720 KB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB) drives. A 26-pin FPC connector cable is required for a dual-drive system. On one end of the cable is a 26-pin FPC-cable connector.
You can select ECP/EPP DMA channel via BIOS setup. 2.12 Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector (CN18) The PCM-9373 board provides a keyboard connector that supports both a keyboard and a PS/2 style mouse. In most cases, especially in embedded applications, a keyboard is not used. If the keyboard is not present, the standard PC/AT BIOS will report an error or fail during power-on self- test (POST) after a reset.
Supplies secondary power to devices that require -5 V and -12 V. 2.14.2 Main power connector, +5 V, +12 V (CN7) Supplies main power to the PCM-9373 (+5 V), and to devices that require +12 V. 2.14.3 CPU Fan power supply connector (CN2) Provides +5V power supply to CPU cooling fan.
FM music. It is supported by all major operating systems. 2.16.1 Audio connector (CN14) The PCM-9373 provides all major audio signals on a 10-pin flat-cable connector, CN14. These audio signals include Microphone in (mono), Line in (stereo) and Line out (stereo). If you use traditional telephone jack connectors for these audio signals, you will need an adapter cable.
CN4 consists of a 40-pin connector which can support a 24-bit LCD panel. It is Hirose’s product no. DF13A-40DP-1.25 V The PCM-9373 provides a bias control signal on CN11 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.
CN4 and the CN3 can be found in Appendix C 2.18.4 LVDS LCD panel connector (CN6) The PCM-9373 uses the VIA Twister chip that supports 2 channel (2 x 18 bit) LVDS LCD panel displays. Users can connect to either an 18-bit or 36-bit LVDS LCD with CN6.
Run the appropriate installation program located on the utility disk. That’s all there is to it. 2.20 Ethernet configuration The PCM-9373 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.
* Default setting 2.22 USB connectors (CN19) The PCM-9373 board provides up to four USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports. This gives complete Plug and Play, and hot attach/detach for up to 127 external devices. The USB interfaces comply with USB specification Rev.
Software Configuration This chapter details the software con- figuration information. It shows you how to configure the card to match your application requirements. The AWARD System BIOS is covered in Chapter 4. Sections include: • Introduction • Connections for standard LCDs •...
Chapter 3 Software Configuration 3.1 Introduction The PCM-9373 system BIOS and custom drivers are located in a 256 Kbyte, Flash ROM device, designated U5. A single Flash chip holds the system BIOS, VGA BIOS and network Boot ROM image. The display can be configured via CMOS settings.
Table 3.1: Connections to Toshiba LTM10C209A ENAB M/DE +5 V +5 V 3.2.2 Connections to Toshiba LTM15C151A (1024 x 768 TFT color LCD) Table 3.2: Connections to Toshiba LTM15C151A PCM-9373 CN2 Name Name CN1-1 CN 4-33 CN1-2 NCLK CN 4-35 LDSCLK1 CN1-3...
To configure the medium type, to view the current configuration, or to run diagnostics, do the following: Power the PCM-9373 on. Make sure that the RSET8139.EXE file is located in the working drive. At the prompt, type RSET8139.EXE and press <Enter>. The Ether- net configuration program will then be displayed.
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Run EEPROM Test. Run Diagnostics on Board. Run Diagnostics on Network. Each option has its own display screen that shows the format and result of any diagnostic tests undertaken. Note For Ethernet installation, please see Chapter 7 PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
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Award BIOS Setup This chapter describes how to set BIOS configuration data.
The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration informa- tion has been erased. The PCM-9373 Series' 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.
4.2 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. 4.2.1 Entering setup Power on the computer and press <Del>...
Setup Menu allows users to configure system components such as date, time, hard disk drive, floppy drive and display. Once a field is high- lighted, on-line help information is displayed in the left bottom of the Menu screen. Figure 4.2: CMOS Features setup PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
4.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features setup By choosing the Advanced 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-9373 Series. Figure 4.3: Advanced BIOS Features setup Chapter 4...
4.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features setup By choosing the Advanced Chipset Features option from the Initial Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-9373 Series. Figure 4.4: Advanced Chipset Features setup PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
4.2.6 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-9373 Series. Figure 4.6: Power Management Setup Chapter 4...
4.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations By choosing the PnP/PCI Configurations option from the Initial Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-9373 Series. Figure 4.7: PnP/PCI Configurations 4.2.8 PC Health Status The PC Health Status option displays information such as CPU and moth- erboard temperatures, fan speeds, and core voltage.
4.2.9 Frequency/Voltage Control By choosing the Frequency/Voltage Control option from the Initial Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCM-9373 Figure 4.9: Frequency/Voltage Control Caution Incorrect settings in Frequency/Voltage Control may damage the system CPU, video adapter, or other hardware.
ROM. If the stored record created by the Setup program should ever become corrupted (and therefore unusable), these defaults will load auto- matically when you turn the PCM-9373 Series system on. Figure 4.10: Load BIOS defaults screen 4.2.11 Set Password...
At the “Confirm Password” prompt, retype the desired password, then press <Enter>. Select Save to CMOS and EXIT, type <Y>, then <Enter>. To Change Password Choose the Set Password option from the CMOS Setup Utility main menu and press <Enter>. When you see “Enter Password,”...
4.2.13 Exit Without Saving Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the Setup pro- gram without recording any new values or changing old ones. PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup 5.1 Introduction The PCM-9373 has an onboard AGP flat panel/VGA interface. The spec- ifications and features are described as follows: 5.1.1 Chipset The PCM-9373 uses a VIA Twister 8606T chipset from VIA Technology Inc. for its AGP/SVGA controller. It supports many popular LCD, and LVDS LCD displays and conventional analog CRT monitors.
5.2 Installation of the SVGA Driver Complete the following steps to install the SVGA driver. Follow the pro- cedures in the flow chart that apply to the operating system that you are using within your PCM-9373. 1. The windows illustrations in this chapter are Notes: intended as examples only.
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Choose the "Adapter" tab, then press the "Change..." button. Press the "Have Disk" button. Chapter 5...
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Type in the path: D:\Biscuit\9373\VGA\Win9x_Me Select the highlighted item, and click the "OK" button. PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
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"S3 GraphicsTwister" appears under the adapter tab. Click the "Apply" button, then the "OK" button. Press “Yes” to reboot. Chapter 5...
5.2.2 Installation for Windows 98/Me Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "Display", and "Set- tings," then press the "Advanced..." button. PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
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Select “Adapter,” then “Change.” Chapter 5...
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Press “Next,” then “Display a list..” Press the “Have disk...” button. PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
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Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Type in the path D:\Biscuit\9373\VGA\Win9x_Me Then press “OK” Select the highlighted item, then click “OK.” Chapter 5...
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"S3 Graphics Twister"appears under the adapter tab. Click the "Apply" button. Press “Yes” to reboot. PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
5.2.3 Installation for Windows NT Note: Service Pack X (X = 3, 4, 5, 6,...) must be installed first, before you install the Windows NT VGA driver. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and double click the "Display" icon. Chapter 5...
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Choose the "Settings" tab, and press the "Display Type" button. PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
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Press the "Change..." button. Chapter 5...
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Click the "Have Disk..." button. Type the path: D:\Biscuit\VGA\WinNT Press the "OK" button. PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
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Select the highlighted item, and click the "OK" button. Press "Yes" to proceed. Press "OK" to reboot. Chapter 5...
Press “Finish" to reboot. 5.2.5 Installation for Windows XP Select "System", "Settings", "Control Panel" and double click the "system" icon. Chapter 5...
Press “Finish" to reboot. 5.3 Further Information For further information about the AGP/VGA installation in your PCM- 9373, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists, visit the following web resources: VIA website: www.via.com.tw Chapter 5...
Audio Setup The PCM-9373 is equipped with an audio interface that records and plays back CD-quality audio. This chapter provides instructions for installing the software drivers included on the audio driver diskettes.
VIA. The audio interface can record, compress, and play back voice, sound, and music with built-in mixer control. The PCM-9373 on board audio interface also supports the Plug and Play (PnP) standard and provides PnP configuration for the audio, FM, and MPU-104 logical devices.
6.3.1 Before you begin Please read the instructions in this chapter carefully before you attempt installation. The audio drivers for the PCM-9373 board are located on the audio driver CD. Run the supplied SETUP program to install the drivers; don’t copy the files manually.
6.3.2 Windows 95/98 drivers Click "Start" and select "Settings". Click "Control Panel" and dou- ble-click "Add New Hardware". In the Add New Hardware Wizard window, click "Next". PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
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In the following Add New Hardware Wizard window, click "Next" for Windows to search for Plug and Play devices. In the following Add New Hardware Wizard window, select "No, the device isn't in the list."and click "Next". Chapter 6...
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In the following Add New Hardware Wizard window, select "No, I want to select..." and click "Next". In the following Add New Hardware Wizard window, select "Sound, video and game controllers" and click "Next". PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
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In the following Add New Hardware Wizard window, click "Have Disk...". In the Install From Disk window, click "Browse". Chapter 6...
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In the Open window, select "D:\Biscuit\9373\Audio\98se_Me_2k_xp\WIN95_98. In the Install From Disk window, click" OK". PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
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In the Select Device window, select "VIA PCI Audio Controller (WDM)" and click "OK". In the Add New Hardware Wizard window, click "Next". Chapter 6...
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The Copying Files... window will appear. In the Add New Hardware Wizard window, click "Finish". Then reboot the system. PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
6.3.3 Windows NT drivers Click "Start" and select "Settings". Click "Control Panel" and dou- ble-click "Multimedia". In the Multimedia Properties window, select the "Devices" tab. Then select the "Audio Devices" item, and click "Add...". Chapter 6...
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In the Add window, select the "Unlisted..." item and click "OK". When the Install Driver window appears, insert the utility disc into the CD-ROM drive. Type: D:\Biscuit\9373\Audio\WinNT\ Then click "OK". PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
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In the Add Unlisted or Updated Driver window, select the "VIA PCI Audio controller" item. Then click "OK". In the System Setting Change window, click "Restart Now". Chapter 6...
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PCI Bus Ethernet Interface This chapter provides information on Ethernet configuration. Sections include: • Introduction • Installation of Ethernet drivers for Windows 98/2000/NT • Further information...
7.2 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-9373 Series, 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.
7.2.2 Installation for Windows 98 a. Select "Start", "Settings". "Control Panel". b. Double click "Network". a. Click "Add" and prepare to install network functions. Chapter 7...
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Select the "Adapter" item to add the Ethernet card. a. Click "Have Disk" to install the driver. a. Insert the CD into the D: drive b. Fill in "D:\Biscuit\9373\LAN\” c. Click "OK" 9373 PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
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a. Choose the "Realtek RTL8139(A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet" item. b. Click "OK". a. Make sure the configurations of relative items are set correctly. b. Click "OK" to reboot. Chapter 7...
Click “Next” to start the network. 7.3 Further information Realtek website: www.realtek.com.tw Intel website: www.intel.com EMAC, Inc. websites:www.emacinc.com Chapter 7...
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Programming the Watchdog Timer The PCM-9373 is equipped with a watchdog timer that resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if processing comes to a standstill for any reason. This feature ensures system reliability in industrial standalone or unmanned environments.
REM Your application task #1 OUT &H443, data REM Reset the timer GOSUB 2000 REM Your application task #2 OUT &H443, data REM Reset the timer X=INP (&H443) REM Disable the watchdog timer 1000 Subroutine #1, your application task PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
The PCM-9373's PC/104 connectors give you the flexibility to attach PC/ 104 modules. Installing these modules on the PCM-9373 is quick and simple. The fol- lowing steps show how to mount the PC/104 modules: Remove the PCM-9373 from your system, paying particular atten- tion to the safety instructions already mentioned above.
Row A Row B Row C Row D ó ó IOCHCHK* SBHE* MEMCS16* RESETDRV LA23 IOCS16* +5 V LA22 IRQ10 IRQ9 LA21 IRQ11 -5 V LA20 IRQ12 DRQ2 LA19 IRQ15 -12 V LA18 IRQ14 ENDXFR* LA17 DACK0* PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
Pin Assignments This appendix contains information of a detailed or specialized nature. It includes: • CPU Fan Power Connector • Ethernet 10/100Base-T Connector • Audio Connectot • Main Power Connector • Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector • Floppy Drive Connector •...
Appendix C Pin Assignments C.1 CPU Fan Power Connector (CN2) Table C.1: IR connector (FAN 1) Signal Fan speed signal input C.2 Ethernet 10/100Base-T Connector (CN17) Table C.2: Ethernet 10/100Base-T connector (CN17) Signal XMT+ XMT- RCV+ RCV- PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
C.3 Audio Connector (CN14) Table C.3: Audio connector (CN14) Signal Signal LINE OUT R LINE IN R LINE OUT L LINE IN L MIC IN Reserved for MIC2 C.4 Main Power Connector (CN7) Table C.4: Main Power Connector (CN7) Signal +12 V +5 V Appendix C...
C.6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (CN23) Table C.6: Floppy Disk Drive Connector (CN23) Signal Signal INDEX* Disk Select A* Disk Change* Motor 0* Direction* STEP* Write Data* Write Enable* TRACK 0* Write Protect* Read Data* Head Select* *low active PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
C.7 IDE Hard Drive Connector (CN11) Table C.7: IDE HDD connector (CN11) Signal Signal IDE RESET* DATA 7 DATA 8 DATA 6 DATA 9 DATA 5 DATA 10 DATA 4 DATA 11 DATA 3 DATA 12 DATA 2 DATA 13 DATA 1 DATA 14 DATA 0...
C.9 Power & HDD LED Connector (CN16) 6 5 4 3 2 1 Table C.9: Power & HDD LED Connector (CN16) Signal power LED+ (+5V) power LED- (GND) HDD LED + HDD LED - C.10 USB Connector (CN19) Table C.10: USB Connector (CN19) Signal Signal +5 V...
C.13 Flat Panel Connector (CN4) Table C.13: Flat Panel Connector (CN4) Signal Signal VDDSAFE5 (+5v output) VDDSAFE5 (+5v output) VDDSAFE3 (+3.3 v output) VDDSAFE3 (+3.3 v output) SHFCLK M/DE ENAVEE The model number of the CN4 socket is Note: DF13A-40DP-1.25V (Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.) Appendix C...
C.14 Extended Flat Panel Display Connector (CN3) Table C.14: Extended Flat Panel Display Connector (CN3) Signal Signal Note: The model number of the CN3 socket is DF13A-20DP-1.25V (Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.) PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
C.18 COM1 RS-232 serial port (CN20) Table C.18: COM1 RS-232 serial port (CN20) Signal C.19 COM2 RS232/422/485 series port (CN12) Table C.19: COM2 RS-232/422/485 series port RS-232 port RS-422 port RS-485 port N/CN/C TxD-+ DATA+ TxD- DATA- RxD+ RxD- PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
C.21 ATX Power Feature Connector (CN1) Table C.21: ATX Power Feature Connector (CN1) Signal 5VSB (Stand by voltage) PS. ON# C.22 IR connetor (CN13) Table C.22: IR Connector (CN26) Signal VCC (5 V) N.C. IR receive IR transmit PCM-9373 User’s Manual...
System Assignments This appendix contains information of a detailed nature. It includes: • System I/O ports • 1st MB memory map • DMA channel assignments • Interrupt assignments...
It supports 3.3 V or 5 V via pins 5 and 6. part no: 9681000041 (for 5 V LCD panel) part no: 9681000040 (for 3.3 V LCD panel) E.5 +5V Fan for PCM-9373 heat sink part no: 1759200850 PCM-9373 User’s Manual...