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R O B O - 3 6 0 0 V L A VIA Eden/C3 VIA Apollo PN133T 5.25-inch SBC U S E R’S M A N U A L Version 1.2P...
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INTRODUCTION Introduction Product Description ROBO-3600VLA is a high-performance flexible embedded board based on the VIA ProSavage TwisterT (PN133T) chipset. The chipset is on an innovative and scaleable architecture with proven reliability. It is a two-chip set consisting of the VT8606 North Bridge Controller and VT82C686B South Bridge Controller.
INTRODUCTION Checklist Your ROBO-3600VLA package should include the items listed below. • The ROBO-3600VLA Embedded Board • This User’s Manual • 1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility • Optional cables such as: • 1 FDD Ribbon Cable •...
Support M-Systems 2MB~288MB DiskOnChip flash disk Digital I/O 4 in, 4 out Expansion Slot One 32-bit PCI slot One PC/104 expansion slot Power +5V: 8A max. +12V: 750mA max. Consumption Form Factor 5.25-inch SBC Dimensions 203mm x 146mm (7.99” x 5.75”) ROBO-3600VLA User’s Manual...
INSTALLATIONS Installations This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and connectors on the ROBO-3600VLA in order to set up a workable system. The topics covered are: Installing the Memory (DIMM)........6 Setting the Jumpers............7 Connectors on ROBO-3600VLA ........12...
INSTALLATIONS Installing the Memory (DIMM) The ROBO-3600VLA Embedded Board supports one 168-pin DIMM socket for a maximum total memory of 512MB in SDRAM type. The memory module capacities supported are 64MB to 512MB. Installing and Removing DIMMs To install the DIMM, locate the memory slot on the Embedded Board and perform the following steps: 1.
INSTALLATIONS Setting the Jumpers Jumpers are used on ROBO-3600VLA to select various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. Following lists the connectors on ROBO-3600VLA and their respective functions.
Short/Closed JP10: AT/ATX Power Selection JP10 Setting AT / ATX Power Short/Closed Select ATX Power Open Select AT Power JP11: Clear CMOS Content JP11 Setting Function Pin 1-2 Normal Operation Short/Closed Pin 2-3 Clear CMOS Content Short/Closed ROBO-3600VLA User’s Manual...
INSTALLATIONS Connectors on ROBO-3600VLA The connectors on ROBO-3600VLA allows you to connect external devices such as keyboard, floppy disk drives, hard disk drives, printers, etc. The following table lists the connectors on ROBO-3600VLA and their respective functions. Connector Locations on ROBO-3600VLA......... 13 J1: LCD Panel Connector..............
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Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name +12V +12V Ground Ground 5V/3.3V 5V/3.3V ENAVEE Ground Ground Ground ShfClk(DCLK) V. Sync (FLM) MDE(DE) H. Sync (LP) Ground ENABKL Ground DNAVDD 5V/3.3V ROBO-3600VLA User’s Manual...
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RTS, Request to send CTS, Clear to send RI, Ring indicator No Connect. JB2 (COM2) is jumper selectable for RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485. Pin # Signal Name RS-232 R2-422 RS-485 DATA- DATA+ Ground Ground Ground RTS- RTS+ CTS+ CTS- ROBO-3600VLA User’s Manual...
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PD2, parallel data 2 Select PD3, parallel data 3 Ground PD4, parallel data 4 Ground PD5, parallel data 5 Ground PD6, parallel data 6 Ground PD7, parallel data 7 Ground ACK, acknowledge Ground Busy Ground Paper empty Ground Select ROBO-3600VLA User’s Manual...
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Drive select 1 Ground Drive select 0 Ground Motor enable 1 Ground Direction Ground Step Ground Write data Ground Write gate Ground Track 00 Ground Write protect Ground Read data Ground Side 1 select Ground Diskette change ROBO-3600VLA User’s Manual...
J15, J16: LAN1, LAN2 Connector J15 and J16 are the first and second LAN connectors for RJ45 cables. Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name LED1+ LED1- LED2- Ground LED2+ Ground Note: LED 1: Active LED; LED2: Link LED ROBO-3600VLA User’s Manual...
An 8-ohm speaker is recommended. Pin # Signal Name Speaker out No connect Ground Power LED: Pins 11 - 13 The power LED indicates the status of the main power switch. Pin # Signal Name Power LED No connect Ground ROBO-3600VLA User’s Manual...
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Hard Disk Drive LED Connector: Pins 10 and 20 This connector connects to the hard drive activity LED on control panel. This LED will flash when the HDD is being accessed. Pin # Signal Name Ground ROBO-3600VLA User’s Manual...
3 sockets for Line Out, Line In and Mic functions. The following table shows the pin assignments of this connector. Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name Line Out R Line Out L Ground Ground Line In R Line In L Ground Ground BIAS Ground ROBO-3600VLA User’s Manual...
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name N.C. N.C. KB clock Mouse clock KB data Mouse data Ground Ground J28: CD-in Connector J28 is the 4-pin CD-in connector. Pin # Signal Name Right Ground Ground Left ROBO-3600VLA User’s Manual...
Enabling Watchdog: MOVAX, 000FH (Choose the values from 0) MOVDX, 0443H OUT DX, AX Disabling Watchdog MOVAX, 00FH (Any value is fine.) DX, 0441H OUT DX, AX WATCHDOG TIMER CONTROL TABLE Level Value Time/sec Level Value Time/sec ROBO-3600VLA User’s Manual...
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