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Etx form factor cpu module with amd lx 800 cpu usb 2.0, lan&audio supported
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  • Page 1 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module IEM-LX-800 CPU Module Page 1...
  • Page 2 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Revision MODEL IEM-LX-800 AMD Geode LX 800 CPU module Revision Number Description Date of Issue 1.00 Initial release May 2007 Page 2...
  • Page 3 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 4: Packing List

    IEM-LX-800 from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw. The items listed below should all be included in the IEM-LX-800 package. 1 x IEM-LX-800 CPU module 1 x Mini jumper pack...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.1.2 IEM-LX Benefits....................16 1.1.3 IEM-LX Features ..................... 16 1.2 IEM-LX O ....................17 VERVIEW 1.2.1 IEM-LX Connectors ..................18 1.2.2 IEM-LX IO Interface Support ................18 1.2.3 Technical Specifications................... 18 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ................21 2.1 O ....................... 22 VERVIEW 2.2 D...
  • Page 6 5.1.1 Installation Notices ..................50 5.2 U ......................51 NPACKING 5.2.1 Unpacking Precautions..................51 5.2.2 Checklist......................51 5.3 IEM-LX E ............52 MBEDDED ODULE NSTALLATION 5.3.1 SO-DIMM Installation ..................53 5.3.2 Mounting the IEM-LX Embedded Module............54 AWARD BIOS SETUP ................... 55 Page 6...
  • Page 7 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 6.1 I ......................56 NTRODUCTION 6.1.1 Starting Setup....................56 6.1.2 Using Setup ...................... 56 6.1.3 Getting Help..................... 57 6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes..........57 6.1.5 Main BIOS Menu ..................... 57 6.2 S CMOS F ..................
  • Page 8 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module D.2 S ................131 OUND FFECT ONFIGURATION D.2.1 Accessing the Sound Effects Manager ............131 D.2.2 Sound Effect Manager Configuration Options ..........133 INDEX..........................137 Page 8...
  • Page 9 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module List of Figures Figure 1-1: IEM-LX Overview (Front Side) ..............17 Figure 1-2: IEM-LX Overview (Reverse Side) ............17 Figure 2-1: IEM-LX Dimensions (millimeters)............22 Figure 2-2: Data Flow Block Diagram................23 Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations (Front Side) ........40 Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations ............41...
  • Page 10 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 7-18: Search for Suitable Driver..............112 Figure 7-19: Locate Driver Files................113 Figure 7-20: Location Browsing Window............... 113 Figure D-1: Sound Effect Manager con..............131 Figure D-2: Sound Effect Manager Icon [Task Bar] ........... 131 Figure D-3: Sound Effect Manager Icon [Control Panel]........
  • Page 11 Table 2-1: Geode LX Graphics Features ..............26 Table 2-2: Supported HDD Specifications ..............28 Table 2-3: Power Consumption .................34 Table 3-1: Package List Contents................37 Table 4-1: IEM-LX Interface Connectors ..............41 Table 4-2: ETX-X1 Connector Pinouts...............43 Table 4-3: ETX-X2 Connector Pinouts...............45 Table 4-4: ETX-X3 Connector Pinouts...............46 Table 4-5: ETX-X4 Connector Pinouts...............48...
  • Page 12 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module List of BIOS Menus Menu 1: Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility ..............58 Menu 2: Standard CMOS Features ................60 Menu 3: IDE Channel Master..................62 Menu 4: Advanced BIOS Features................65 Menu 5: Advanced Chipset Features ................73 Menu 6: PCI Express Port Functions ................75 Menu 7: Integrated Peripherals..................79...
  • Page 13 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Glossary Integrated Data Electronics AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 Input/Output ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power ICH4 I/O Controller Hub 4 Interface L1 Cache Level 1 Cache Advanced Power Management L2 Cache Level 2 Cache ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device...
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  • Page 15: Introduction

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Chapter Introduction Page 15...

  • Page 16: Iem-Lx-800-R10 Overview

    The ETX (Embedded Technology eXtended) form factor IEM-LX-800-R10 (IEM-LX) embedded module is fully equipped with an AMD Geode LX 800 CPU and with advanced multi-mode I/Os. The IEM-LX embedded module is designed for flexible integration by system developers into customized platform devices.

  • Page 17: Iem-Lx Overview

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 1.2 IEM-LX Overview An overview of the IEM-LX embedded module can be seen in Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2. Figure 1-1: IEM-LX Overview (Front Side) Figure 1-2: IEM-LX Overview (Reverse Side) Page 17...

  • Page 18: Iem-Lx Connectors

    1 x ETX-X4 connector (reverse side) 1 x SO-DIMM socket (front side) 1.2.2 IEM-LX IO Interface Support The IEM-LX embedded module supports the following IO interfaces on the baseboard: 4 x USB 2.0 1 x LPT 1 x CF Type II...

  • Page 19: Table 1-1: Technical Specifications

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Super IO W83627EHG Display CRT integrated in AMD® Geode LX 800 TTL/ LVDS 24 bit TTL integrated in AMD Geode LX 800 18 bit LVDS HDD Interface Two IDE channels supports four Ultra ATA 100/66/33 devices...
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  • Page 21: Detailed Specifications

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Chapter Detailed Specifications Page 21...

  • Page 22: Overview

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 2.1 Overview This chapter describes the specifications and on-board features of the IEM-LX-800 in detail. 2.2 Dimensions 2.2.1 Board Dimensions The dimensions of the board are listed below: Length: 114mm Width: 95mm Figure 2-1: IEM-LX Dimensions (millimeters)

  • Page 23: Data Flow

    2.3 Data Flow ® ® The IEM-LX-800 CPU module comes with an AMD Geode™ LX 800 CPU and an AMD Geode™ CS5536 linked together by the GeodeLink™ Interface Unit. Figure 2-2 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other components installed on the CPU module.

  • Page 24: Cpu Support

    The AMD Geode™ LX 800 supports 64-bit DDR memory modules with frequencies up to 400MHz. The IEM-LX-800 has one 200-pin DDR SO-DIMM SDRAM socket that supports one 64-bit 333 MHz or 400MHz DDR SO-DIMM memory module with a maximum capacity of 1GB.

  • Page 25: Amd Geode™ Lx 800 500Mhz Graphics Processor

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 1600x1200 in TFT mode VESA 1.1 and 2.0 VIP/VDA support ® 2.4.4 AMD Geode™ LX 800 500MHz Graphics processor ® The AMD Geode™ LX 800 BitBLT/vector engine graphics processor supports pattern generation, source expansion, pattern/source transparency, 256 ternary raster operations, alpha blenders to support alpha- BLTs, incorporated BLT FIFOs, a GeodeLink interface and the ability to throttle BLTs according to video timing.

  • Page 26: Amd Geode™ Lx 800 500Mhz Power Management

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Pattern Size (Mono) 8x8 pixels Pattern Size (Color) 8x8 pixels Monochrome Pattern Yes (with inversion) Dithered Pattern (4 color) Color Pattern 8, 16, 32 bpp Transparent Pattern Monochrome Solid Fill Pattern Fill Transparent Source Monochrome Color Key Source Transparency...

  • Page 27: System Chipset

    (Synchronous System Management Interrupt) ® 2.5.2 AMD Geode™ CS5536 ATA-6 Controller The single IEM-LX-800 IDE connector supports two ATA-6 HDDs. An ATA-6 (Ultra ® ATA/100) compliant IDE controller on the AMD Geode™ CS5536 has a maximum transfer rate of 100MB/s. ATA-6 includes advancements in error checking and ATA-6 drives are compatible with future interface additions.

  • Page 28: Amd

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Specification Ultra ATA/100 Ultra ATA/66 Ultra ATA/33 IDE devices PIO Mode 0 – 4 0 – 4 0 – 4 PIO Max Transfer Rate 16.6 MB/s 16.6 MB/s 16.6 MB/s DMA/UDMA designation UDMA 3 - 4 UDMA 3 –...

  • Page 29: Amd Geode™ Cs5536 Flash Interface

    2.5.4 AMD Geode™ CS5536 Flash Interface The IEM-LX-800 supports standard CF Type II card socket on the baseboard. The chipset flash interface is multiplexed with an IDE interface and can be connected to an array of industry standard NAND Flash or NOR Flash devices.

  • Page 30: Amd Geode™ Cs5536 Usb Controller

    RAM. 2.5.8 BIOS The BIOS flash memory chip on the IEM-LX-800 has a licensed copy of AWARD BIOS loaded onto it. The BIOS flash memory chip is connected to the chipset via the LPC bus. The flash BIOS features are listed below:...

  • Page 31: Geodelink™ Pci Bridge

    Ethernet controller is interfaced through first the PCI bus and then through the GeodeLink™ PCI Bridge to the CPU and system chipset. The RealTek RTL8100C controller provides 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet connectivity to the IEM-LX-800. Some of the features of the RealTek RTL8100C are listed below.

  • Page 32: Pci To Isa Bridge

    An ITE IT8888G PCI to ISA bridge single function device connects the on-board IEM-LX-800 ISA bus ETX-X2 connector to the GeodeLink™ PCI bridge. The IT8888G has a PCI specification v2.1 compliant 32-bit PCI bus interface and supports both PCI Bus master and slave.

  • Page 33: Environmental And Power Specifications

    Northbridge and Southbridge chipsets to ensure the operating temperature of these chips remain low. 2.8 Power Consumption Table 2-3 shows the power consumption parameters for the IEM-LX when an AMD Geode LX 800 CPU is running with a 333MHz, 256MB DDR RAM module. Page 33...

  • Page 34: Table 2-3: Power Consumption

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Voltage Current 0.92A Table 2-3: Power Consumption Page 34...

  • Page 35: Unpacking

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Chapter Unpacking Page 35...

  • Page 36: Anti-Static Precautions

    When the IEM-LX-800 is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 3.1. Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the IEM-LX-800 does not fall out of the box. Make sure all the components shown in Section 3.3 are present.

  • Page 37: Unpacking Checklist

    If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the IEM-LX-800 from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw.
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  • Page 39: Interface Connectors

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Chapter Interface Connectors Page 39...

  • Page 40: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 4.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors Section 4.1.1 shows interface connector locations. Section 4.1.2 lists all the interface connectors seen in Section 4.1.1. 4.1.1 IEM-LX Layout Figure 4-1 shows the on-board peripheral connectors, backplane peripheral connectors and on-board jumpers.

  • Page 41: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations 4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors Table 4-1 shows a list of the interface connectors on the IEM-LX Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found in Section 4.2. Connector Type Label...

  • Page 42: Etx Interface Connectors

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 4.2 ETX Interface Connectors The IEM-LX embedded module has standard four standard ETX interface connectors on the reverse side of the board. The location of the pins and the pinout descriptions are given below. 4.2.1 ETX-X1 Connector...

  • Page 43: Etx-X2 Connector

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module REQ3# GNT3# LOCK# DEVSEL# GNT2# VCC3 TRDY# USB3# REQ2# GNT1# IRDY# STOP# REQ1# VCC3 FRAME# USB2 GNT0# RESERVED VCC5 VCC5 AD16 CBE2# SERIRQ REQ0# AD17 USB3 VCC3 AD19 AD18 AD20 USB0# AD22 AD21 AD23 USB1# CBE0#...

  • Page 44: Figure 4-4: Cf Flash Pinout Locations

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 4-4: CF Flash Pinout Locations Description Description Description Description VCC5 VCC5 SD14 SD15 IRQ5 SD13 MASTER# IRQ6 SD12 DREQ7 IRQ7 SD11 DACK7# SYSCLK SD10 DREQ6 SA10 REFRESH# DACK6# SA11 DREQ1 DREQ5 SA12 DACK1# MEMW# DACK5#...

  • Page 45: Etx-X3 Connector

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module SBHE# MEMCS16# 0WS# ALE# DREQ2 IRQ9 DACK2# IRQ3 IOCHK# RSTDRV IRQ4 Table 4-3: ETX-X2 Connector Pinouts 4.2.3 ETX-X3 Connector CN Label: CN Type: 100-pin ETX connector CN Location: See Figure 4-5 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-4 The standard ETX-X3 connector locations and pinouts are shown below.

  • Page 46: Table 4-4: Etx-X3 Connector Pinouts

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Description Description Description Description LPT(High) VGA_R VGA_B VCC5 HSYNC VGA_G PRN_STB# PRN_AFD# VSYNC DDCK PRN_D7 DDDA IR_RXD PRN_ERR# TTL_B6 DOTCLK IR_TXD PRN_D6 TTL_B7 LCD_EN RXD2 PRN_INIT# TTL_B3 TTL_B5 RTS2# PRN_D5 TTL_B2 TTL_B4 DTR2# PRN_SLIN# DCD2# PRN_D4...

  • Page 47: Etx-X4 Connector

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 4.2.4 ETX-X4 Connector CN Label: CN Type: 100-pin ETX connector CN Location: See Figure 4-6 CN Pinouts: See Table 4-5 The standard ETX-X4 connector locations and pinouts are shown below. Figure 4-6: ETX-X4 Connector Pinout Locations...

  • Page 48: Table 4-5: Etx-X4 Connector Pinouts

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module USB_OC# IDE_D2 I2DAT IDE_D12 SMBCLK SMBDATA IDE_D3 IDE_D11 IDE_D4 IDE_CS1# IDE_D10 IDE_CS0# VCC5 VCC5 IDE_D5 IDE_A2 IDE_D9 IDE_A0 IDE_D6 IDE_A1 RING# CBLID BATLOW# LAN_RX- IDE_D8 IDE_IRQ LAN_RX+ IDE_ACK LAN_TX- IDE_D7 IDE_RDY LAN_TX+ HDRST# VCC5 VCC5 Table 4-5: ETX-X4 Connector Pinouts...

  • Page 49: Installation

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Chapter Installation Page 49...

  • Page 50: Installation Considerations

    CPU module and injury to the person installing the CPU module. 5.1.1 Installation Notices Before and during the installation of the IEM-LX, please do the following: Read the user manual The user manual provides a complete description of the IEM-LX, installation instructions and configuration options.

  • Page 51: Unpacking

    IEM-LX. To do so wear a grounded wrist strap at all times or frequently touch any conducting materials that is connected to the ground. Handle the IEM-LX by its edges. Do not touch the IC chips, leads or circuitry if not necessary.

  • Page 52: Iem-Lx Embedded Module Installation

    1 x Utility CD 1 x QIG If one or more of these items are missing, please contact the reseller or vendor the IEM-LX was purchased from and do not proceed any further with the installation. 5.3 IEM-LX Embedded Module Installation WARNING! Never run the embedded module without an appropriate heat sink.

  • Page 53: So-Dimm Installation

    Figure 5-1. Figure 5-1: SO-DIMM Installation Step 1: Locate the SO-DIMM socket. Place the IEM-LX-800 on an anti-static pad. Step 2: Align the SO-DIMM with the socket. The SO-DIMM must be oriented in such a way that the notch in the middle of the SO-DIMM must be aligned with the plastic bridge in the socket.

  • Page 54: Mounting The Iem-Lx Embedded Module

    0: 5.3.2 Mounting the IEM-LX Embedded Module The IEM-LX embedded module has four standard ETX connectors on the reverse side. Align these ETX connectors (ETX-X1, ETX-X2, ETX-X3 and ETX-X4) with the corresponding connectors on a compatible baseboard. Gently push the embedded module down to ensure the connectors are properly connected.

  • Page 55: Award Bios Setup

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Chapter Award BIOS Setup Page 55...

  • Page 56: Introduction

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 6.1 Introduction A licensed copy of Phoenix Award BIOS is preprogrammed into the ROM BIOS. The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This chapter describes how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be changed.

  • Page 57: Getting Help

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item help Previous values for the page menu items Fail-safe defaults for the current page menu items Optimized defaults for the current page menu items...

  • Page 58: Menu 1: Award Bios Cmos Setup Utility

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module BIOS Menu 1: Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility NOTE: The following sections will completely describe the menus listed below and the configuration options available to users. The following menu options are seen in BIOS Menu 1.
  • Page 59 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Load Fail-Safe Defaults Select this option to load failsafe default values for each BIOS parameter in the setup menus. F6 key can be used for this operation on any page. Load Optimized Defaults Select this option to load optimal default values for each BIOS parameter in the setup menus.

  • Page 60: Standard Cmos Features

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 6.2 Standard CMOS Features Use the Standard CMOS Features BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 2) to set basic BIOS configuration options. BIOS Menu 2: Standard CMOS Features The system date and system time is set in the Standard CMOS Features menu.
  • Page 61 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module IDE device configurations are changed or set in the IDE Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3). If an IDE device is detected, and one of the above listed two BIOS configuration options are selected, the IDE configuration options shown in Section 6.2.1 appear.

  • Page 62: Ide Primary Master/Slave

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed. Extended Memory The Extended Memory is NOT user configurable. The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory above 1MB located in the memory address map of the CPU.
  • Page 63 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] Use the IDE HDD Auto-Detection option to enable BIOS to automatically detect the IDE settings. Select IDE HDD Auto-Detection and press “E .” BIOS automatically detects NTER the HDD type. Do not set this option manually.
  • Page 64 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Large This mode is an extended ECHS mode and while it supports HDDs larger than 504MB, recommended. Auto (Default) If you are unsure of what access mode to set, select this option Capacity The Capacity specification tells the user the storage capacity of the HDD installed in the system.

  • Page 65: Advanced Bios Features

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 6.3 Advanced BIOS Features CPU and peripheral device configuration options are accessed in the Advanced BIOS Features menu (BIOS Menu 4). BIOS Menu 4: Advanced BIOS Features Page 65...
  • Page 66 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Virus Warning [Disabled] NOTE: Many disk diagnostic programs can cause the above warning message to appear when the program attempts to access the boot sector table. If you are running such a program, it is recommended that the virus protection function is disabled before hand.
  • Page 67 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Disabled Normal POST occurs after the computer is turned on Enabled (Default) Quick POST occurs after the computer is turned on Boot From LAN Control [Disabled] Use the BOOT From LAN Control option to enable the system to be booted from a remote system.
  • Page 68 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module ZIP100 USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD Disabled Boot Other Device [Enabled] Use the Boot Other Device option to determine whether the system uses a second or third boot device if the first boot device is not found.
  • Page 69 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Boot Up Numlock Status [On] Use the Boot Up Numlock Status option to specify the default state of the numeric keypad. The keys on the keypad are not arrow keys (Default) The keys on the keypad are number keys...
  • Page 70 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 8 characters per second 10 characters per second 12 characters per second 15 characters per second 20 characters per second 24 characters per second 30 characters per second x Typematic Delay (Msec) [250] Use the Typematic Delay to specify the delay time between when the key was first depressed and when the acceleration begins.
  • Page 71 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module NOTE: To disable security, select the password setting in the Main Menu. When asked to enter a password, don’t type anything, press “E ” and the NTER security is disabled entered. Once the security is disabled, the system boots and Setup can be freely.

  • Page 72: Advanced Chipset Features

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module RAM. Delay for HDD (secs) [3] Use the Delay for HDD option to specify the period of time the system should wait before the HDD is identified. If selected, the user is asked to enter a number between 0 and 15.

  • Page 73: Menu 5: Advanced Chipset Features

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module BIOS Menu 5: Advanced Chipset Features CPU Frequency [500MHz] Use the CPU Frequency option to set the CPU frequency. Configuration options are listed below. Auto 200MHz 333MHz 400MHz 433MHz 500MHz (Default) Memory Frequency [333MHz] Use the Memory Frequency option to set the frequency of the installed DRAM modules.
  • Page 74 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module CAS Latency [Auto] Use the CAS Latency Time option to set the Column Address Strobe (CAS) delay time. The following configuration options are available Auto (Default) 1.5 nanoseconds 2.0 nanoseconds 2.5 nanoseconds 3.0 nanoseconds 3.5 nanoseconds Interleave Select [LOI] Use the Interleave Select option to specify how the cache memory is interleaved.

  • Page 75: Flat Panel Configuration

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Flat Panel Panel & CRT (Default) Flat Panel Configuration [Press Enter] Use the Flat Panel Configuration to open the Flat Panel Configuration menu. These options are shown in Section 6.4.1. OnBoard Audio [Enabled] Use the OnBoard Audio option to enable or disable the on-board codec.
  • Page 76 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Flat Panel Type [Auto] Use the Flat Panel Type option to specify the type of flat panel screen is connected to the system. The system is connected to a TFT display The system detects the display type and the display...
  • Page 77 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Refresh Rate [60Hz] Use the Refresh Rate option to set the screen refresh rate required by the panel connected to the system. Check the documentation that came with the panel before setting this option. Configuration options are listed below.

  • Page 78: Integrated Peripherals

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module LP Active Period [Free Running] Use the LP Active Period option to set the LDE/MOD signal to the panel. Configuration options are listed below. Active Only Free running (Default) 6.5 Integrated Peripherals Use the Integrated Peripherals menu (BIOS Menu 7) to change the attached peripheral devices configuration options.

  • Page 79: Menu 7: Integrated Peripherals

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module BIOS Menu 7: Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel 1 [Enabled] The On-Chip IDE Channel 1 determines if the IEM-LX-800 uses the integrated primary IDE channel or not. The primary IDE channel is not used Disabled Enabled...
  • Page 80 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 3.3MBps Mode 1 PIO mode 1 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 5.2MBps Mode 2 PIO mode 2 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 8.3MBps Mode 3 PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1MBps...
  • Page 81 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled] If the drive connected to the system supports block mode, use the IDE HDD Block Mode option to enable the system to detect the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the system IDE drive can support.
  • Page 82 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 3F8/IRQ4 (Default) 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Auto Onboard Serial Port 2 [3F8/IRQ4] Use the Onboard Serial Port 2 option to select the I/O address and IRQ for the on-board serial port 1. The serial port can be disabled or the I/O address and the IRQ can be automatically selected by the BIOS.
  • Page 83 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Hi, Hi Hi, Lo (Default) Lo, Hi Lo, Lo IR Transmission Delay [Enabled] Use the IR Transmission Delay option to enable or disable IR transmission delays. Disabled IR transmission are not delayed (Default) IR transmission are delayed...
  • Page 84 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 3BC/IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode [SPP] Use the Parallel Port Mode option to select parallel port operation mode. (Default) The parallel port operates in the standard parallel port (SPP) mode. This parallel port mode works with most parallel port devices but is slow.

  • Page 85: Power Management Setup

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module EPP1.9 EPP 1.9 is selected as the EPP standard EPP1.7 (Default) EPP 1.7 is selected as the EPP standard ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Use the ECP Mode Use DMA option to specify the DMA channel the parallel port must use in the ECP mode.

  • Page 86: Menu 8: Power Management Setup

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module BIOS Menu 8: Power Management Setup ACPI Function [Enabled] The ACPI Function has been enabled and cannot be changed. ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] The ACPI Suspend Type has already been set as [S1(POS)]. When the system is in the [S1(POS)] suspend state, the system appears off.
  • Page 87 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Advanced power management (APM) is activated ACPI (Default) Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is activated Standby Mode [Disabled] Use the Standby Mode option to set the time it takes without activity on the system for the system to enter standby mode.
  • Page 88 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 5 Sec 10 Sec 15 Sec 30 Sec 45 Sec 1 Min 5 Min 10 Min 15 Min 30 Min 45 Min 60 Min 90 Min 120 Min Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off] Use the Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN option to enabled the system to enter a very low-power-usage state when the power button is pressed.

  • Page 89: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Enabled If selected, the tune (hh:mm:ss) options can be set to specify the exact time the system must be roused. 6.7 PnP/PCI Configurations Use the PnP/PCI Configurations menu (BIOS Menu 7) to set the plug and play, and PCI options.
  • Page 90 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Reset Configuration Data [Disabled] Use the Reset Configuration Data option to reset the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when exiting setup if booting problems occur after a new add-on is installed. Disabled (Default) ESCD will not be reconfigured...

  • Page 91: Menu 10: Irq Resources

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module BIOS Menu 10: IRQ Resources The menu will has the following 10 BIOS configuration options: IRQ-3 assigned to IRQ-4 assigned to IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-6 assigned to IRQ-7 assigned to IRQ-8 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to...

  • Page 92: Menu 11: Memory Resources

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard whether designed for PCI or ISA bus architecture. Reserved The IRQ is reserved by BIOS x IRQ Resources [Press Enter] If Manual is selected in the Resources Controlled By option then a user can configure the Memory Resources.
  • Page 93 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module N/A (Default) C800 CC00 D000 D400 D800 DC00 Reserved Memory Length Use the Reserved Memory Length to specify the amount of memory reserved for the peripheral device. The following configuration options are available. 8K (Default) PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]...

  • Page 94: Pc Health Status

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 6.8 PC Health Status The PC Health Status menu (BIOS Menu 12) is a passive menu where you cannot alter any BIOS configurations. This menu shows system operating parameters that are essential to the stable operation of your system.
  • Page 95 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Temperature The following temperatures are monitored: Current CPU Temperature Fan Speeds The following fan speeds are monitored: Current Fan Speed Voltages The following voltages are monitored Vcore VccMem +3.3V VBAT (V) 5VSB (V) Shutdown Temperature Use the Shutdown Temperature to specify a CPU operating temperature threshold that, when reached, would shutdown the system.
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  • Page 97: Software Drivers

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Chapter Software Drivers Page 97...

  • Page 98: Available Software Drivers

    7.2 LAN Driver To install the LAN driver, please follow the steps below: Step 1: Insert the CD into the system that contains the IEM-LX. Step 2: Open the LAN folder. Step 3: Open the Realtek folder.

  • Page 99: Figure 7-1: Locate The Setup Program Icon

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 7-1: Locate the Setup Program Icon Step 6: Double click the Setup program icon in Figure 7-1. Step 7: The Install Shield Wizard is prepared to guide the user through the rest of the process (See Figure 7-2)

  • Page 100: Figure 7-3: Install Wizard Welcome Screen

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 7-3: Install Wizard Welcome Screen Step 9: Click N to continue the installation or C to stop the installation. ANCEL Step 10: The Install Wizard starts to install the LAN driver. Step 11: Once the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen appears.

  • Page 101: Figure 7-4: Installing Screen

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 7-4: Installing Screen Step 12: Click F to complete the installation and exit the Install Shield Wizard. INISH Step 13: Once the installation process is complete, the computer may be restarted now or in the future. (See Figure 7-5). Select the preferred option and click “F ”...

  • Page 102: Realtek Audio Driver Installation

    Figure 7-5: Restart the Computer 7.3 RealTek Audio Driver Installation To install the RealTek AC’97 Audio driver, please follow the steps below: Step 1: Insert the CD into the system that contains the IEM-LX. Step 2: Open the AUDIO folder. Step 3: Open the Realtek folder.

  • Page 103: Figure 7-6: Audio Driver Setup Icon

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 7-6: Audio Driver Setup Icon Step 6: Installation files are extracted. (See Figure 7-7) Figure 7-7: Audio Driver Installation File Extraction Step 7: The InstallShield is activated. (See Figure 7-8.) Page 103...

  • Page 104: Figure 7-8: Audio Driver Install Shield Wizard Starting

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 7-8: Audio Driver Install Shield Wizard Starting Step 8: The RealTek Audio Setup welcome screen appears. (See Figure 7-9) To continue the installation, click N Figure 7-9: Audio Driver Setup Preparation Step 9: The InstallShield configures the new software installation. (See Figure 7-10)

  • Page 105: Figure 7-10: Audio Driver Software Configuration

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 7-10: Audio Driver Software Configuration Step 10: A “Digital Signal Not Found” screen appears. (See Figure 7-11) Click Y continue the installation process. Page 105...

  • Page 106: Figure 7-11: Audio Driver Digital Signal

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 7-11: Audio Driver Digital Signal Step 11: Driver installation begins. (See Figure 7-12) Figure 7-12: Audio Driver Installation Begins Step 12: When the installation is complete, choose when to restart the computer, now or later. (See Figure 7-13)

  • Page 107: Amd Vga Driver

    Step 0: INISH 7.4 AMD VGA Driver To install the AMD VGA driver please follow the steps below: Step 1: Insert the CD into the system that contains the IEM-LX. Step 2: Open Windows Control Panel. (See Figure 7-14) Page 107...

  • Page 108: Figure 7-14: Access Windows Control Panel

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 7-14: Access Windows Control Panel Step 3: Double click the System icon. (See Figure 7-15) Page 108...

  • Page 109: Figure 7-15: Double Click The System Icon

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 7-15: Double Click the System Icon Step 4: Double click the Device Manager tab. (See Figure 7-16) Page 109...

  • Page 110: Figure 7-16: Double Click The Device Manager Tab

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 7-16: Double Click the Device Manager Tab Step 5: A list of system hardware devices appears. (See Figure 7-17) Page 110...

  • Page 111: Figure 7-17: Device Manager List

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 7-17: Device Manager List Step 6: Double click the listed device that has question marks next to it. (This means Windows does not recognize the device). Step 7: The Device Driver Wizard appears. (See Figure 7-18) Click N to continue.

  • Page 112: Figure 7-18: Search For Suitable Driver

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 7-18: Search for Suitable Driver Step 8: Select “Specify a Location” in the Locate Driver Files window. Click N continue. Page 112...

  • Page 113: Figure 7-19: Locate Driver Files

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure 7-19: Locate Driver Files Step 9: Select “E\VGA” directory in the location browsing window. Figure 7-20: Location Browsing Window Step 10: Click OK to continue. A driver files location menu window appears. Click ”N ”...
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  • Page 115: Abios Configuration Options

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Appendix BIOS Configuration Options Page 115...

  • Page 116: A.1 Bios C Onfiguration O Ptions

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module A.1 BIOS Configuration Options Below is a list of BIOS configuration options described in Chapter 6. 　 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ..................59 　 Load Optimized Defaults..................59 　 Set Supervisor Password ..................59 　 Set User Password ....................59 　 Save & Exit Setup ....................59 　...
  • Page 117 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 　 Boot Up Numlock Status [On] ................69 　 Gate A20 Option ....................69 　 Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]...............69 　 x Typematic Rate (Chars/sec) [6] .................69 　 x Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]................70 　 Security Option [Setup]..................70 　 OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2].............71 　...
  • Page 118 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 　 IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]..............80 　 IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled] ................81 　 ATA 66/100 Support [Enabled] ................81 　 Onboard FDC Controller [Disabled]..............81 　 Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4].................81 　 Onboard Serial Port 2 [3F8/IRQ4].................82 　...
  • Page 119 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module 　 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]...............93 　 CPU Warning Temperature ...................94 　 Temperature ....................95 　 Fan Speeds ....................95 　 Voltages ....................95 　 Shutdown Temperature..................95 Page 119...
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  • Page 121: Bwatchdog Timer

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 121...
  • Page 122 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the IEI website visited for specific drivers for more sophisticated operating systems, e.g., Windows and Linux. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash.

  • Page 123: Example Program

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets. Example program: ; INITIAL TIMER PERIOD COUNTER W_LOOP: AX, 6F02H ;setting the time-out value BL, 30 ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...
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  • Page 125: Caddress Mapping

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Appendix Address Mapping Page 125...

  • Page 126: Io Address Map

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module C.1 IO Address Map I/O address Description Range 000-01F DMA Controller 020-021 Interrupt Controller 040-043 System time 060-06F Keyboard Controller 070-07F System CMOS/Real time Clock 080-09F DMA Controller 0A0-0A1 Interrupt Controller 0C0-0DF DMA Controller 0F0-0FF Numeric data processor...

  • Page 127: Irq Mapping Table

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module C.3 IRQ Mapping Table IRQ0 System Timer IRQ8 RTC clock IRQ1 Keyboard IRQ9 ACPI IRQ2 Available IRQ10 IRQ3 COM2 IRQ11 LAN/USB2.0/SATA IRQ4 COM1 IRQ12 PS/2 mouse IRQ5 SMBus Controller IRQ13 IRQ6 IRQ14 Primary IDE IRQ7 Available...
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  • Page 129: Dexternal Ac'97 Audio Codec

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Appendix External AC’97 Audio CODEC Page 129...

  • Page 130: Introduction

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module D.1 Introduction The CPU module comes with an on-board Realtek ALC203 CODEC. Realtek ALC203 is a 16-bit, full duplex AC’97 Rev. 2.3 compatible audio CODEC with a sampling rate of 48KHz. D.1.1 Accessing the AC’97 CODEC The CODEC is accessed through three phone jacks on the rear panel of the CPU module.

  • Page 131: Figure D-1: Sound Effect Manager Con

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure D-1: Sound Effect Manager con D.2 Sound Effect Configuration D.2.1 Accessing the Sound Effects Manager To access the Sound Effects Manager, please do the following: Step 11: Install the audio CODEC driver. Step 12: Click either:...

  • Page 132: Figure D-3: Sound Effect Manager Icon [Control Panel]

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Figure D-3: Sound Effect Manager Icon [Control Panel] Step 13: The sound effect manager appears. (See Figure D-4) Figure D-4: Sound Effects Manager (ALC655) Page 132...

  • Page 133: D.2.2 Sound Effect Manager Configuration Options

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module NOTE: The Sound Effect Manager shown in Figure D-4 is for the RealTek ALC655 audio CODEC. Different CODECs may have different sound manager appearances. The following section describes the different configuration options in the Sound Effect Manager.
  • Page 134 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module NOTE: Not all RealTek Sound Effect Managers have all the above listed options. The Sound Effect Manager loaded onto the system may only have some of the options listed above. Below is a brief description of the available configuration options in the Sound Effects Manager.
  • Page 135 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Connector Sensing:- Realtek ALC655 detects if an audio device is plugged into the wrong connector. If an incorrect device is plugged in a warning message appears. HRTF Demo:- Adjust HRTF (Head Related Transfer Functions) 3D positional audio here before running 3D applications.
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  • Page 137: Index

    IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module Index Page 137...
  • Page 138 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module chipset............27 Ａ Chipsets .............18 CODEC ........... 129 AC’97 controller COM ports..........18 specification v2.3........28 Compact Flash...........13 ACPI ........13, 26, 27, 127 compact flash module ........16 ACPI v2.0 ..........27 CPU module..........98 Address Mapping........125 CRT..........19, 74, 75 Advanced BIOS Features....58, 65 customized platform devices .....16...
  • Page 139 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module form factor..........16 Ｍ FSB ............13 Media Access Controller ......13 Ｇ memory module .........24 memory module installation .......53 Geode™ LX 800 ........24 Microphone Effect ........135 Gigabit Ethernet.........16 mini jumper ..........51 Graphics Processor ........25 Multi COM ports .........18 multi-mode I/Os..........16...
  • Page 140 IEM-LX-800 ETX CPU Module SIR .............13 Ｕ SO-DIMM...........53 UART ............13 installation..........53 unpacking...........36 specifcations..........53 unpacking checklist .......37 SO-DIMM connector ........41 unpacking precautions......36 SO-DIMM module ........53 Unpacking ..........51 SO-DIMM socket ........18 USB......... 13, 16, 30, 68 software drivers .........98 port............30 SpeedStep ..........13 USB 1.1 ..........30...

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