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USER MANUAL
COMe-8X90
Computer-On-Module Express
1.02-01252013-110400

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL COMe-8X90 Computer-On-Module Express 1.02-01252013-110400...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Compliance

    The information and product specifications within this document are subject to change at any time, without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such change. VIA Technologies, Inc. reserves the right the make changes to the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Battery Recycling and Disposal Only use the appropriate battery specified for this product. Do not re-use, recharge, or reheat an old battery. Do not attempt to force open the battery. Do not discard used batteries with regular trash. Discard used batteries according to local regulations. Safety Precautions Always read the safety instructions carefully.

  • Page 4: Box Contents

    8X90 Starter Kit 8X90 Starter Kit Starter Kit Starter Kit 1 x COMe-8X90 COM Express Module Board with Heatsink 1 x COMEDB2 COM Express Carrier Board 1 x SATA Cable 1 x Dual-Port USB 2.0 Cable 1 x COM Cable...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.2.2. Installing the Memory ................10 2.2.3. Removing a Memory Module ............. 12 2.3. Installing Heatsink with fan/Heatspreader on COMe-8X90 ..... 13 2.4. Mounting COMe-8X90 COM Express to Reference Carrier Board (COMEDB2) ......................... 15 3. 3. 3. 3. BIOS Setup Utility ........
  • Page 6 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.6.1. CPU Configuration ................27 3.6.2. IDE Configuration .................. 28 3.6.3. Super IO Configuration................ 29 3.6.4. Hardware Health Configuration ............31 3.6.5.
  • Page 7 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.11.2. Discard Changes and Exit..............62 3.11.3. Discard Changes..................62 3.11.4. Load Optimal Defaults ................ 62 4. 4. 4. 4. Driver Installation........ Driver Installation ..............
  • Page 8 User Manual User Manual Lists of Figures Figure 1: Layout diagram of the COMe-8X90 mainboard (top view) ....6 Figure 2: Layout diagram of the COMe-8X90 mainboard (bottom view).... 6 Figure 3: CPU with heatsink and fan................7 Figure 4: CPU with heatspreader ................... 7 Figure 5: CPUFAN......................
  • Page 9 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual Figure 32: Illustration of CRB Configuration screen..........40 Figure 33: Illustration of PCI/PnP Settings screen ............ 41 Figure 34: Illustration of Boot Settings screen............45 Figure 35: Illustration of Boot Settings Configuration screen........
  • Page 10 Lists of Tables Table 1: CPU FAN connector pinout................8 Table 2: Serial port addresses and IRQs ..............29 Table 3: Layout diagram description table of the COMe-8X90 mainboard..71 Table 4: Layout diagram description table of the COMEDB2 jumpers ....76...

  • Page 11: Product Overview Product Overview

    Overview oduct Overview The VIA COMe-8X90 is a compact and highly integrated Type 6 COM Express Module. It comes with an integrated VIA Nano X2 1.2+ GHz NanoBGA2 (or VIA Nano 1.3+ GHz NanoBGA2) processor, boasting of ultra-low power consumption, cool and quiet operation.

  • Page 12: Via Vx900 System Chipset

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 1.1.2. VIA VX900 System Chipset The VIA VX900 Unified Digital Media Chipset is designed to enable high quality digital video streaming and DVD playback in a new generation of fanless, small form factor PCs and IA devices.

  • Page 13: Product Specifications

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 1.2. Product Specifications Core Core Core Core Processor Processor Processor Processor VIA Nano X2 1.2+GHz NanoBGA2 processor  VIA Nano 1.3+ GHz NanoBGA2 processor ...
  • Page 14 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual ® HDMI HDMI Interface Interface HDMI HDMI Interface Interface ® 1 x HDMI port  DisplayPort Interface DisplayPort Interface DisplayPort Interface DisplayPort Interface 1 x DisplayPort ...
  • Page 15 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual Mechanical and Mechanical and COM Express Compliance COM Express Compliance Mechanical and Mechanical and COM Express Compliance COM Express Compliance Environment Environment Environment Environment...

  • Page 16: Layout Diagram

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 1.3. Layout Diagram Figure Figure Figure Figure 1 1 1 1 : Layout diagra : Layout diagra : Layout diagra : Layout diagram of the m of the m of the m of the COM...

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation 2.1. CPU The VIA COMe-8X90 board is designed with the VIA Nano X2 1.2+ GHz processor. Other processor options (e.g., VIA Nano 1.3+ GHz processor) are also available as manufacturing options. The VIA Nano X2 1.2+ GHz processor requires a heatsink with fan/ heatspreader (plus user’s own thermal solution)

  • Page 18: Cpu Fan Connector: Cpufan

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 2.1.1. CPU Fan Connector: CPUFAN CPUFAN run on +12V and maintains system cooling. Figure Figure Figure Figure 5 5 5 5 : : : : CPU CPUFAN Signal Signal...

  • Page 19: Memory Module Installation

    2.2.1. Memory Socket: SODIMM The VIA COMe-8X90 has two DDR3 memory sockets. Each socket can accommodate a maximum of 4 GB memory size. Both slots of COMe-8X90 can therefore support up to 8 GB of 1066 MHz memory. The memory sockets are labeled as “SODIMM1”...

  • Page 20: Installing The Memory

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 2.2.2. Installing the Memory Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Align the notch on the SODIMM memory module with the protruding wedge on the SODIMM memory socket.
  • Page 21 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual Step Step Step Step 2 2 2 2 Insert the SODIMM memory module between the two rows of pins. Then push down until the locking clips lock the SODIMM memory module into place.

  • Page 22: Removing A Memory Module

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 2.2.3. Removing a Memory Module Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 To disengage the locking clips, push the locking clips horizontally outward away from the SODIMM memory module.

  • Page 23: Installing Heatsink With Fan/Heatspreader On Come-8X90

    COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 2.3. Installing Heatsink with fan/Heatspreader on COMe-8X90 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Locate the heatsink/heatspreader mounting holes. Figure Figure Figure Figure 11 11 11...
  • Page 24 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual Step Step 2 2 2 2 Step Step Align the heatsink/heatspreader over the mounting hole on COMe-8X90. Figure Figure Figure Figure 13 13 13 13: Align heatsink on module : Align heatsink on module...

  • Page 25: Mounting Come-8X90 Com Express To Reference Carrier Board (Comedb2)

    User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 2.4. Mounting COMe-8X90 COM Express to Reference Carrier Board (COMEDB2) Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 First, identify the carrier board mount points (x5) and the connector slots (x2).
  • Page 26 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual Step Step 2 2 2 2 Step Step Install the hex spacer onto the carrier board. The hex spacer will be placed on top of the board.
  • Page 27 Step 3 3 3 3 Step Step Align the connectors of the COMe-8X90 into the connector slots on the carrier board. Also, align mount points of COMe-8X90 into the hex spacers on the carrier board. Figure Figure 17 17: : : : Align...
  • Page 28 Step Step Step 5 5 5 5 Install the heatsink with fan/heatspreader. Align the heatsink/ heatspreader on the top of COMe-8X90 mount points. Insert the spring screw to secure the heatsink (for heatsink model only). Figure Figure 18 18: : : : Installing...
  • Page 29 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual Figure Figure 19 19: : : : Installing Installing h h h h eat eatspreader spreader Figure Figure 19 19 Installing Installing spreader spreader...
  • Page 30 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual Step Step 6 6 6 6 Step Step Securing the COMe-8X90 module by screwing and tightening the screws (10mm and 4mm screws). Figure Figure Figure Figure 20 20 20 20: Securing COM Express Module...
  • Page 31 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual Figure Figure Figure Figure 21 21 21 21: Securing COM Express Module ( : Securing COM Express Module ( : Securing COM Express Module ( : Securing COM Express Module (with with with...

  • Page 33: Bios Setup Utility

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3. 3. 3. 3. BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Utility 3.1. Entering the BIOS Setup Utility Power on the computer and press Delete Delete Delete during the beginning of the boot...

  • Page 34: Navigating The Bios Menus

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.3. Navigating the BIOS Menus The main menu displays all the BIOS setup categories. Use the <Left Left>/<Right Right> Left Left Right Right and <Up...

  • Page 35: Amibios

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.5.1. AMIBIOS The content in this section of the screen shows the current BIOS version, build date, and ID number. 3.5.2. Processor This content in this section shows the CPU information that has been detected.

  • Page 36: Advanced Settings

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.6. Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings screen shows a list of categories that can provide access to a sub-screen. Sub-screen links can be identified by the preceding right-facing arrowhead.

  • Page 37: Cpu Configuration

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.6.1. CPU Configuration The CPU Configuration screen shows detailed information about the built-in processor. In addition to the processor information, the thermal controls can be set.

  • Page 38: Ide Configuration

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.6.2. IDE Configuration The IDE Configuration screen shows links to the primary IDE Master and primary IDE Slave hard drive information screens. Figure Figure 25 25: Illustration of...

  • Page 39: Super Io Configuration

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.6.3. Super IO Configuration The SuperIO Configuration screen shows the specific addresses, IRQs and types of the onboard serial ports. Figure Figure Figure Figure 26...
  • Page 40 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.6.3.3. 3.6.3.3. 3.6.3.3. 3.6.3.3. Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode This specifies the parallel port mode. The parallel port mode has five options: Normal, Bi-Directional, ECP, EPP, EPP+ECP.

  • Page 41: Hardware Health Configuration

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.6.4. Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration screen displays the monitored aspects of the mainboard such as CPU temperature, system temperature, fan speeds, and voltages of the power planes.

  • Page 42: Acpi Configuration

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.6.5. ACPI Configuration ACPI grants the operating system direct control over system power management. The ACPI Configuration screen can be used to set a number of power management related functions.
  • Page 43 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual Auto Auto Auto Auto When the Suspend Mode is set to Auto, the operating system will control the power state. 3.6.5.2. 3.6.5.2.

  • Page 44: Apm Configuration

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.6.6. APM Configuration APM enables the operating system to co-work with the BIOS to control the system power management. The APM Configuration screen can be used to set a number of power management functions.
  • Page 45 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.6.6.2. 3.6.6.2. 3.6.6.2. 3.6.6.2. Restore on AC/Power Loss Restore on AC/Power Loss Restore on AC/Power Loss Restore on AC/Power Loss Restore on AC/Power Loss defines how the system will respond after AC power has been interrupted while the system is on.

  • Page 46: Resume On Rtc Alarm

    Resume on RTC Alarm Resume on RTC Alarm Note: Note: Note: Note: 1. FliteDeck is a system management suite developed by VIA Technologies, Incorporated. 3.6.6.6. 3.6.6.6. 3.6.6.6. 3.6.6.6. Resume on RTC Alarm Resume on RTC Alarm Resume on RTC Alarm...

  • Page 47: Spread Spectrum Configuration

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.6.7. Spread Spectrum Configuration The Spread Spectrum Configuration screen enables access to the CPU Spread Spectrum Setting feature. Figure Figure 30 30: Illustration of Spread Spectrum Configuration screen : Illustration of Spread Spectrum Configuration screen Figure...

  • Page 48: Usb Configuration

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.6.8. USB Configuration The USB Configuration screen shows the number of connected USB devices. Additionally, support for various USB features can be enabled or disabled. Figure Figure 31 31: Illustration of USB Configuration screen...
  • Page 49 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.6.8.4. 3.6.8.4. 3.6.8.4. 3.6.8.4. USB 2.0 Controller Mode USB 2.0 Controller Mode USB 2.0 Controller Mode USB 2.0 Controller Mode Configures the USB 2.0 controller in FullSpeed or HiSpeed. The FullSpeed limit the USB 2.0 controller to transfer data at 12 Mbps.

  • Page 50: Crb Configuration

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.6.9. CRB Configuration The CRB Configuration screen includes several chipset settings. Figure Figure Figure Figure 32 32 32 32: Illus : Illus : Illus : Illustration of CRB Configuration screen tration of CRB Configuration screen...

  • Page 51: Pci/Pnp Settings

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.7. PCI/PnP Settings The PCI/PnP Settings screen shows the features that relate to PCI bus and Plug and Play devices. Only change these settings if a PCI or Plug and Play device requires it.

  • Page 52: Pci Latency Timer

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual The No option gives the BIOS control over handling resource conflicts caused by Plug and Play devices. 3.7.3. PCI Latency Timer The PCI Latency Timer feature enables the user to specify the number of PCI bus cycles a connected PCI device can control before handing control of the PCI bus to the next PCI device waiting to use it.

  • Page 53: Offboard Pci/Isa Ide Card

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.7.7. OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card Some PCI IDE cards may require this to be set to the PCI slot number (PCI Slot 1~6) that is holding the card.

  • Page 54: Hotplug Reserve Memory Size

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.7.12. HotPlug Reserve Memory Size The HotPlug Reserve Memory Size feature enables the user to set aside a specified portion of the memory block for hot-swappable or CardBus devices. The available options range from 8MB to 512MB.

  • Page 55: Boot Settings

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.8. Boot Settings The Boot Settings screen has one link that goes to the Boot Settings Boot Settings Boot Settings Boot Settings Configuration Configuration Configuration...

  • Page 56: Boot Settings Configuration

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.8.1. Boot Settings Configuration The Boot Settings Configuration screen has several features that can be run during the system boot sequence. Figure Figure 35 35: Illustration of Boot Settings Configuration screen...
  • Page 57 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.8.1.4. 3.8.1.4. 3.8.1.4. 3.8.1.4. Bootup Num Bootup Num Bootup Num Bootup Num- - - - Lock Lock Lock Lock The Bootup Num-Lock feature determines how the 10-key pad will behave. When the feature is enabled, the 10-key pad will behave as a number pad.

  • Page 58: Security Settings

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.9. Security Settings The Security Settings screen provides a way to restrict access to the BIOS or even the entire system. Figure Figure 36 36: Illustration of Security Settings screen...

  • Page 59: Change Supervisor Password

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.9.1. Change Supervisor Password This option is for setting a password for accessing the BIOS setup utility. When a password has been set, a password prompt will be displayed whenever the BIOS setup utility is launched.

  • Page 60: Chipset Settings

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.10. Chipset Settings The Chipset Settings screen has two links for accessing North and South bridge functions. Though the VX900 is a single chip solution, the North and South bridge categories are still for grouping features.

  • Page 61: North Bridge Via Vx900 Configuration

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.10.1. North Bridge VIA VX900 Configuration The North Bridge VIA VX900 Configuration screen contains four links to sub- screens and two features. Figure Figure Figure...
  • Page 62 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.10.1.2. 3.10.1.2. DRAM Clock/Timing Configuration DRAM Clock/Timing Configuration 3.10.1.2. 3.10.1.2. DRAM Clock/Timing Configuration DRAM Clock/Timing Configuration The DRAM Clock/Timing Configuration screen has one feature for controlling the system DRAM.
  • Page 63 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.10.1.2.2. 3.10.1.2.2. 3.10.1.2.2. 3.10.1.2.2. Bank Interleave Bank Interleave Bank Interleave Bank Interleave This item is for setting the interleave mode of the SDRAM interface. Interleaving allows banks of SDRAM to alternate their refresh and access cycles.
  • Page 64 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.10.1.2.13. 3.10.1.2.13. 3.10.1.2.13. 3.10.1.2.13. RDRDY RDRDY RDRDY RDRDY This feature has 2 options: “Slowest” and “Default”. 3.10.1.2.14. 3.10.1.2.14. 3.10.1.2.14. 3.10.1.2.14. Conversion Circuit Conversion Circuit Conversion Circuit Conversion Circuit...

  • Page 65: Onchip Vga Configuration

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.10.1.3. 3.10.1.3. 3.10.1.3. 3.10.1.3. OnChip VGA Configuration OnChip VGA Configuration OnChip VGA Configuration OnChip VGA Configuration The OnChip VGA Configuration screen has features for controlling the integrated graphics controller in the VX900 chipset.
  • Page 66 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.10.1.3.5. 3.10.1.3.5. 3.10.1.3.5. 3.10.1.3.5. Select Display Device 1 and 2 Select Display Device 1 and 2 Select Display Device 1 and 2 Select Display Device 1 and 2 The Select Display Device feature enables the user to choose a specific display interface.
  • Page 68 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.10.1.4. 3.10.1.4. PCIE PCIE- - - - NB Configuration NB Configuration 3.10.1.4. 3.10.1.4. PCIE PCIE NB Configuration NB Configuration The PCIE-NB Configuration screen has features for controlling the PCIE Express interface in the VX900 chipset.
  • Page 69 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.10.1.4.7. 3.10.1.4.7. 3.10.1.4.7. 3.10.1.4.7. PCIE Root Port PCIE Root Port PCIE Root Port PCIE Root Port This feature has 2 options: “Enabled” and “Disabled”. 3.10.1.4.8.

  • Page 70: South Bridge Via Vx900 Configuration

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.10.2. South Bridge VIA VX900 Configuration The South Bridge VIA VX900 Configuration screen has the following features. Figure ure 42 42: Illustration of South Bridge VIA VX900 Configuration screen : Illustration of South Bridge VIA VX900 Configuration screen 42 42 : Illustration of South Bridge VIA VX900 Configuration screen...
  • Page 71 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.10.2.4. 3.10.2.4. 3.10.2.4. 3.10.2.4. OnChip UART Mode OnChip UART Mode OnChip UART Mode OnChip UART Mode This feature has two options: “Enabled” or “Disabled”. 3.10.2.5.

  • Page 72: Exit Options

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 3.11. Exit Options Figure Figure 43 43: Illustration of Exit Options screen : Illustration of Exit Options screen Figure Figure 43 43 : Illustration of Exit Options screen : Illustration of Exit Options screen 3.11.1.

  • Page 73: Driver Installation

    For embedded operating systems, the related drivers can be found in the VIA Embedded website at www.viaembedded.com. 4.2. Linux Driver Support The VIA COMe-8X90 mainboard is highly compatible with many Linux distributions. Support and drivers are provided through various methods including:...

  • Page 75: Appendix A. Comedb2 Carrier Board Reference Appendix A. Comedb2 Carrier Board Reference

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual Appendix A. Appendix A. Appendix A. Appendix A. COMEDB2 Carrier Board COMEDB2 Carrier Board COMEDB2 Carrier Board COMEDB2 Carrier Board Reference Reference Reference Reference...
  • Page 76 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual Onboard Pin Header Onboard Pin Header Onboard Pin Header Onboard Pin Header 1 x COM2 pin header, add +5V/+12V power select option on RI pin ...
  • Page 77 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual Storage Temperature Storage Temperature Storage Temperature Storage Temperature -40°C up to 70°C  Operating and Storage Humidity Operating and Storage Humidity Operating and Storage Humidity Operating and Storage Humidity -95% relative humidity...

  • Page 78: External I/O Connectors

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual A.2. External I/O Connectors The COMEDB2 has a wide selection of interfaces. It includes a selection of frequently used ports as part of the external I/O coastline. A.2.1.

  • Page 79: Comedb2 Layout Diagram

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual A.3. COMEDB2 Layout Diagram A.3.1. Onboard Slots and Connectors Figure Figure 46 46: COMEDB2 slots and connectors layout : COMEDB2 slots and connectors layout Figure Figure 46 46...

  • Page 80: Onboard Pin Headers And Connectors

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual A.3.2. Onboard Pin headers and Connectors Figure Figure Figure Figure 47 47 47 47: COMEDB2 pin headers and connectors : COMEDB2 pin headers and connectors : COMEDB2 pin headers and connectors : COMEDB2 pin headers and connectors Item...
  • Page 81 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual SER_PORT: Serial Port pin header USB2_2/3: USB2.0 pin header for port 2 and 3 INVERTER: Inverter connector LVDS: LVDS connector SYSFAN: System fan connector DIO1: DIO1 connector I2C_BUS: I C pin header...
  • Page 82 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual SYS_SEN SYS_SEN SYS_SEN SYS_SEN 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 8 CPUFAN CPUFAN CPUFAN CPUFAN DTDP FANIO DTDP FANPWM 6 6 6 6 9 9 9 9 USB2_0/1 USB2_0/1...
  • Page 83 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual SER_PORT SER_PORT SER_PORT SER_PORT 11 11 14 14 LVDS LVDS LVDS LVDS SER0_TX_CON SER0_RX_CON PVDD PVDD SER1_TX_CON SER1_RX_CON -A0_L A0_L -A1_L A1_L 12 12 USB2_2/3...
  • Page 84 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual I2C BUS I2C BUS I2C BUS I2C BUS 21 21 17 17 FLAN_LED FLAN_LED FLAN_LED FLAN_LED 3VSUS -LAN_ACT I2C_CLK 3VSUS I2C_DATA W_LAN_LED 3VSUS S S S S MBUS...

  • Page 85: Onboard Jumpers

    COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual A.3.3. Onboard Jumpers Figure Figure 48 48: COMEDB2 jumpers : COMEDB2 jumpers Figure Figure 48 48 : COMEDB2 jumpers : COMEDB2 jumpers...
  • Page 86 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual Item Item Item Item Description Description Description Description BIOS_SEL0: Module and carrier board BIOS select jumper BIOS_SEL1: Module and carrier board BIOS select jumper JP_COM2_VSEL: COM2 voltage select jumper JP_COM1_VSEL: COM1 voltage select jumper CLEAR_CMOS: Clear CMOS jumper...
  • Page 87 COMe- - - - 8X90 COMe 8X90 User Manual User Manual COMe COMe 8X90 8X90 User Manual User Manual 26 26 CLEAR_CMOS CLEAR_CMOS CLEAR_CMOS CLEAR_CMOS Pins Pins Description Description Pins Pins Description Description Keep CMOS setting (default) Clear CMOS setting 27 27 JP_USB3_SEL JP_USB3_SEL...
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