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GENE-6310
VIA Eden/ Ezra EBGA
SubCompact Board
With LCD, LVDS, Ethernet,
TV-out & Audio
GENE-6310 Rev. A Manual
July. 2003

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  • Page 1 GENE-6310 VIA Eden/ Ezra EBGA SubCompact Board With LCD, LVDS, Ethernet, TV-out & Audio GENE-6310 Rev. A Manual July. 2003...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 3 SubCompact Boa r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 Acknowledgments All other product s’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc. CompactFlash™ is a trademark of the Compact Flash Association. VIA Eden™...

  • Page 4: Packing List

    Packing List Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: • 1 GENE-6310 All-In-One Single Board Computer • 1 Hard disk drive (IDE) interface cable • 1 Floppy disk drive interface cable •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SubCompact Boa r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 Contents Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction ..................1-2 1.2 Features ..................1-3 1.3 Specifications ................1-4 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2.1 Safety Precautions ................2-2 2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers ........2-3 2.3 Mechanical Drawing..............2-5 2.4 List of Jumpers ................2-7 2.5 List of Connectors ................2-8...
  • Page 6 SubCompact Boa r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 2.18 LVDS Channel 1 Connector (CN11)........2-16 2.19 LVDS Channel 2 Connector (CN8).........2-16 2.20 Serial Port/ COM 2 (CN9) ............2-17 2.21 Parallel Port Connector (CN10) ..........2-17 2.22 Audio Connector (CN13)............2-18 2.23 100 Base-T Ethernet Connector (CN14).........2-18 2.24 Power Connector (CN15) ............2-19 2.25 USB Connector (CN16, CN17)..........2-19...
  • Page 7 SubCompact Boa r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 3.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .............3-14 3.12 Load Optimized Defaults............3-14 3.13 Set Supervisor/ User Password ..........3-14 3.14 Save & Exit Setup...............3-15 3.15 Exit without saving ..............3-15 Chapter 4 Driver Installation 4.1 Installation 1..................4-3 4.2 Installation 2..................4-4 4.3 Installation 3..................4-5...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 General Information

    S u b C o m p a c t B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 Chapter General Information 1- 1 Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    G E N E - 6 3 1 0 1.1 Introduction The GENE-6310 is an all-in-one VIA Eden™ Series processor based single board computer (SBC) with an Integrated AGP 4X 2D/3D Graphics Accelerator, an audio controller, a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Controller, Dual channel LVDS interface, and PC/104 plus expansion capability.

  • Page 10: Features

    S u b C o m p a c t B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 1.2 Features • 3.5” FDD SubCompact Form Factor • Supports VIA Eden™ CPU (400/667MHz) and VIA Ezra CPU (800MHz) •...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    S u b C o m p a c t B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 1.3 Specifications System CPU: Eden™ EBGA mobile processor Memory: Onboard one 144-pin SODIMM socket supports up to 512MB SDRAM Chipset: VT8606...
  • Page 12 S u b C o m p a c t B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 (146 mm x 101.6 mm) 0.88 lb (0.4 kg) Display Chipset VT8606 Memory Size: Shared memory up to 32MB Display Type: Supports CRT, LVDS (36/18-bit only), and up to 36/18-bit TTL...
  • Page 13 S u b C o m p a c t B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 USB: Two 5x2 pin headers support 4 USB 1.1 ports 1 - 6 Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 Chapter Quick Installation Guide Notice: The Quick Installation Guide is derived from Chapter 2 of user manual. For other chapters and further installation instruction s, please refer to the user manual CD-ROM coming with the product.

  • Page 15: Safety Precautions

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 2.1 Safety Precautions Always completely disconnect the power cord from your board whenever you are working on it. Do not make connections while the power is on, because a sudden rush of power can damage sensitive electronic components.

  • Page 16: Location Of Connectors And Jumpers

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers Locating connectors and jumpers (component side) 2 - 3 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 17 SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 Locating connectors (solder side) 2 - 4 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 18: Mechanical Drawing

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 2.3 Mechanical Drawing Mechanical drawing (component side) 2 - 5 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 Mechanical Drawing (solder side) 2 - 6 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 20: List Of Jumpers

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 2.4 List of Jumpers The board has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of each of the board's jumpers: Jumpers Label Function...

  • Page 21: List Of Connectors

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 2.5 List of Connectors The board has a number of connectors that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of each of the board's connectors: Connectors Label...

  • Page 22: Setting Jumpers

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 2.6 Setting Jumpers You configure your card to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.

  • Page 23: Lcd Voltage (Jp1)

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 2.7 LCD Voltage (JP1) J P 1 Function 3.3V (Default) 2.8 RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 Select (JP2 & JP3) J P 2 Function 1-2, 4-5, 7-8, 10-11 RS-232 (Default) 2-3, 5-6, 8-9, 11-12 RS-422...

  • Page 24: Lcd Shift Clock Select (Jp6)

    Shift Clock (Default) 2.12 Hard Drive Connector (CN1) You can attach one or two Enhanced Integrated Device Electronics hard disk drives to the GENE-6310 internal controller. The GENE-6310 IDE controller uses a PCI local-bus interface. This advanced interface supports faster data transfer.
  • Page 25 SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 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...

  • Page 26: Tv-Out Connector (Cn2)

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 2.13 TV-out Connector (CN2) The GENE-6310 has an 8-pin connector for supporting TV output function. The pin definition is listed below. Signal Signal LUMF Composite CHROMF 2.14 Fan Connector (CN3)
  • Page 27 SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 GREEN2 GREEN3 GREEN4 GREEN5 RED0 RED1 RED2 RED3 RED4 RED5 SHIFT CLK ENVEE TTL LCD Connector (CN5) Signal Signal BLUE10 BLUE11 BLUE12 BLUE13 BLUE14 BLUE15 GREEN10 GREEN11 GREEN12...

  • Page 28: Floppy Drive Connector (Cn6)

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 2.16 Floppy Drive Connector (CN6) Signal Signal DENSITY SELECT0 N.C. DENSITY SELECT1 INDEX MOTOR A DRIVE SELECT B DRIVE SELELCT A MOTOR B DIRECTION STEP WRITE DATA WRITE GATE TRACK 0...

  • Page 29: Lvds Channel 1 Connector (Cn11)

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 2.18 LVDS Channel 1 Connector (CN11) Signal Signal +TXOUT1 -TXOTU1 +TXCLK +TXCLK PPVCC PPVCC PPVCC +TXOUT2 -TXOUT2 +TXOUT0 -TXOUT0 ENVDD 2.19 LVDS Channel 2 Connector (CN8) Signal Signal +TXOUT1...

  • Page 30: Serial Port/ Com 2 (Cn9)

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 2.20 Serial Port/ COM 2 (CN9) The GENE-6310 offers two serial ports, one RS-232 and one RS-232/422/485. These ports allow you to connect them to serial devices (mouse, printers, etc.)

  • Page 31: Audio Connector (Cn13)

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 2.22 Audio Connector (CN13) The GENE-6310 provides all major audio signals on a 14-pin flat-cable connector, CN13. It offers the Mic-in, Line-in, and Audio-out signal pins as shown in the following table.

  • Page 32: Power Connector (Cn15)

    2.24 Power Connector (CN15) In single board computer (non-passive backplane) applications, you will need to connect the power to the GENE-6310 board using CN15. This connector is fully compatible with the standard PC power supply co nnector. Please check the following table for its pin assignment.

  • Page 33: Serial Port/ Com 1 (Cn18)

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 2.26 Serial Port/ COM 1 (CN18) The GENE-6310 offers two serial ports, one RS-232 and one RS-232/422/485. These ports allow you to connect them to serial devices (mouse, printers, etc.).

  • Page 34: Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Connector (Cn20)

    KB CLOCK MS CLOCK 2.29 VGA Connector (CN21) The GENE-6310 can drive conventional CRT displays and is capable of driving a wide range of flat panel displays, including electroluminescent (EL), gas plasma, passive LCD, and active LCD displays. In other words, the board has two connectors to support these displays, one for standard CRT VGA monitor and the other for any one of the flat panel displays.

  • Page 35: Compactflash Connector (Cn22)

    SubCompact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 Signal VGAVCC Green Blue N.C. N.C. HSYNC VSYC 2.30 CompactFlash Connector (CN22) Signal Signal DATA3 DATA11 DATA4 DATA12 DATA5 DATA13 DATA6 DATA14 DATA7 DATA15 CS#1 CS#3 IO READ IO WRITE...

  • Page 36: Pme# Connector For Pcm-3794(Cn23)

    DATA10 2.31 PME# Connector for PCM -3794 (CN23) This connector can show the power management events of PCM-3794 (PC/104 + expansion interface, made by AAEON) which is connected to GENE-6310 to provide the function of “Hot Swap.” Signal N.C. PME#...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Award Bios Setup

    S u b Compact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 Chapter Award BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup...
  • Page 38 The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased. The GENE-6310 CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery backup for data retention. However, you will need to replace the complete unit when it finally runs down.
  • Page 39 S u b Compact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 3.2 Award BIOS setup Awards 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.

  • Page 40: Integrated Peripherals

    S u b Compact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. (Primary slave, secondary slave, keyboard, mouse etc.) Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

  • Page 41: Save And Exit Setup

    S u b Compact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 Save and Exit Setup Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. 3 - 5 Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup...

  • Page 42: Standard Cmos Features

    S u b Compact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 3.3 Standard CMOS Features When you choose the S tandard CMOS Features option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen shown below is displayed.

  • Page 43: Advanced Bios Features

    3.4 Advanced BIOS Features By choosing the Advanced BIOS Features option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the GENE-6310. 3 - 7 Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup...

  • Page 44: Advanced Chipset Features

    3.5 Advanced Chipset Features 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 GENE-6310. 3 - 8 Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup...

  • Page 45: Integrated Peripherals

    G E N E - 6 3 1 0 3.6 Integrated Peripherals By choosing the Integrated Peripherals from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the GENE-6310. 3 - 9 Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup...

  • Page 46: Power Management Setup

    3.7 Power management se tup By choosing the Power Management Setup from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the GENE-6310. 3 - 10 Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup...

  • Page 47: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    G E N E - 6 3 1 0 3.8 PnP/PCI Configuration By choosing the PnP/PCI configurations from the Initial Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the GENE-6310. 3 - 11 Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup...

  • Page 48: Pc Health Status

    G E N E - 6 3 1 0 3.9 PC Health Status By choosing the PC Health Status from the Initial Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the GENE-6310. 3 - 12 Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup...

  • Page 49: Frequency/Voltage Control

    G E N E - 6 3 1 0 3.10 Frequency/Voltage control By choosing the Frequency/Voltage Control from the Initial Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the GENE-6310. 3 - 13 Chapter3 Award BIOS Setup...

  • Page 50: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    S u b Compact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 3.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Fail-Safe Default (Y/N)? Pressing "Y"...

  • Page 51: Save & Exit Setup

    S u b Compact B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 3.14 Save & Exit setup If you select this option and press <Enter>, the values entered in the setup utilities will be recorded in the chipset’s CMOS memory. The microprocessor will check this every time you turn on your system and compare this to what it finds as it checks the system.

  • Page 52: Chapter 4 Driver Installation

    S u b C o m p a c t B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 Chapter Driver Installation Chapter 4 Driver Installation...
  • Page 53 S u b C o m p a c t B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 The GENE-6310 comes with a CD-ROM which contains most of drivers and utilities of your needs.

  • Page 54: Installation 2

    G E N E - 6 3 1 0 4.1 Installation 1: Applicable for Windows 2000/98/ME/NT 4.0 Insert the GENE-6310 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. From the CD-ROM, select the desired component Driver folder, and then select the desired Operation System folder to double click on the Setup.exe icon.

  • Page 55: Installation 3

    G E N E - 6 3 1 0 4.2 Installation 2: Applicable for Windows 2000/ 98/ME Insert the GENE-6310 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. Click on Start button, select the Settings, and then click on the Control Panel icon.
  • Page 56 G E N E - 6 3 1 0 4.3 Installation 3: Applicable for Windows NT 4.0 Insert the GENE-6310 CD ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. Start system with Windows NT 4.0 installed. IMPORTANT: When the "Please select the operating system to start..."...

  • Page 57: Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer

    S u b C o m p a c t B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 Appendix Programming the Watchdog Timer Appendix A Programmi ng the Watchdog Timer...

  • Page 58: Programming The Watchdog Timer

    S u b C o m p a c t B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 Programming the Watchdog timer An on-board watchdog timer reduces the chance of disruptions which CPLD (compact programmable logical device) interference can cause.
  • Page 59 S u b C o m p a c t B o a r d G E N E - 6 3 1 0 • To input watchdog timers timer-out interval of 5 seconds type: o o 443 05<Enter>; out 443h data 05. •...

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