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DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 2 For internal use only: File: MSB900_Detailed_V1.0 Path: R:\HANDBUCH\MSB\MSB900\MSB900_Detailed_V1.0.doc COPYRIGHT 2008 BY DIGITAL-LOGIC AG This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of this docume...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 3 Table of Contents 1. Preface .......................................................................................................................5 1.1. Trademarks ..............................................................................
Page 7 - CE Conformity; This symbol indicates a heat sensitive component.; Safety Instructions; This symbol shows safety instructions for the operator to follow.
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 7 1.8. Explanation of Symbols CE Conformity This symbol indicates that the product described in this manual is in compliance with all ap-plied CE standards. Caution, Electric Shock! This symbol and title warn of hazards due to electrical shock...
Page 8 - Applicable Documents and Standards; 005 PCI Special Interest Group. All rights reserved.
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 8 1.9. Applicable Documents and Standards The following publications are used in conjunction with this manual. When any of the referenced specifica-tions are superseded by an approved revision, that revision shall apply. All documents may be o...
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DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 11 1.12. Swiss Quality 100% Made in Switzerland DIGITAL-LOGIC is a member of "Swiss-Label" This product was not manufactured by employees earning piecework wages This product was manufactured in humane work conditions All employees who...
Page 12 - VERVIEW
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 12 2. O VERVIEW 2.1. Standard Features of the MSB900/L The MICROSPACE 3.5”-SBC is a miniaturized modular device incorporating the major elements of a PC/AT compatible computer. It includes standard PC/AT compatible elements, such as: Powerful ...
Page 16 - All information is subject to change without notice.
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 16 Operating Environment Specification Relative humidity 5-90%, non-condensing Vibration 5-2000Hz, 0.1G Shock 1G Temperature MSB900*: Operating: Standard version: -25°C to +70°C Extended version: -40°C to +85°C Storage: -55°C to +85°C * = with...
Page 24 - ISTORY; This BIOS history is not for the following products:; Initial Release; Note...
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 24 4. BIOS H ISTORY This BIOS history is for the MSB900/L. This BIOS history is not for the following products: MSEP900, MSM900, SM900 Version: Date: Status: Modifications: 1.23 02.2007 Initial Release - - - - - - - Note… This product has a un...
Page 25 - Tolerance of supply; Monitor Eizo Flexscan F340I-W; Mode; Boot from hard disk to XP desktop
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 25 5. D ETAILED S YSTEM D ESCRIPTION This system configuration is based on the ISA architecture. Check the I/O and memory map in this chapter. 5.1. Power Requirements The power is connected through the wide-range power connector. The supply us...
Page 26 - CPUs of this MICROSPACE Product; National; Numeric Coprocessor; It is integrated in the LX900 CPU.; DDRAM Memory
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 26 5.3. CPU, Boards and RAMs 5.3.1. CPUs of this MICROSPACE Product Processor: Type: Clock: GEODE LX900 National 600 MHz 5.3.2. Numeric Coprocessor It is integrated in the LX900 CPU. 5.3.3. DDRAM Memory Speed: 333 Size: DDR-SODIMM DDRDIMM 200p...
Page 27 - Serial Ports COM1-COM2; Serial Port Connectors COM1, COM2; Pin; Floppy Disk Interface
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 27 5.4.3. Serial Ports COM1-COM2 The serial channels are fully compatible with 16C550 UARTS. COM1 is the primary serial port, and is sup-ported by the board's ROM-BIOS as the PC-DOS 'COM1' device. The secondary serial port is COM2; it is suppo...
Page 28 - Programmable Timers; Timer Assignment; Timer; Speaker tone generation time base; Watchdog
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 28 5.6. Timers and Counters 5.6.1. Programmable Timers An 8253 compatible timer/counter device is also included in the board's ASIC device. This device is utilized in precisely the same manner as in a standard AT implementation. Each channel o...
Page 29 - BIOS CMOS Setup; Locations 10h - 2Fh contain system configuration data
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 29 5.6.4.1. Standard BIOS ROM Device: FWH Map: E0000 - FFFFFh Core BIOS 128k C0000 - C7FFFh VGA BIOS 32k CC000 - CFFFFh FREE 5.6.5. BIOS CMOS Setup If wrong setups are memorized in the CMOS-RAM, the default values will be loaded after resettin...
Page 30 - CMOS Map
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 30 CMOS Map Location Description 00h Time of day (seconds) specified in BCD 01h Alarm (seconds) specified in BCD 02h Time of day (minutes) specified in BCD 03h Alarm (minutes) specified in BCD 04h Time of day (hours) specified in BCD 05h Alarm...
Page 34 - The EEPROM has different functions, as listed below:; until the system starts up.
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 34 CMOS Map continued... Location Description 33h Base Memory Installed Bit 7 = Flag for Memory Size 0 = 640kB 1 = 512kB Bits 6-0 = Reserved 34h Minor CPU Revision Differentiates CPUs within a CPU type (i.e., 486SX vs 486 DX, vs 486 DX/2). Thi...
Page 35 - EEPROM Memory for Setup; Reserved; System Memory Map; CPU GEODE
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 35 5.8.1. EEPROM Memory for Setup The EEPROM is used for setup and configuration data, stored as an alternative to the CMOS-RTC. Option-ally, the EEPROM setup driver may update the CMOS RTC, if the battery is running down and the checksum erro...
Page 36 - Note the following abbreviations:
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 36 5.9.2. System I/O map The following table details the legacy I/O range for 000h through 4FFh. Each I/O location has a read/write (R/W) capability. Note the following abbreviations: --- Unknown or can not be determined. Yes Read and write th...
Page 40 - Resolution
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 40 6. VGA 6.1. VGA/LCD Controller of the Geode LX900 • Highly integrated flat panel and CRT GUI Accelerator & Multimedia Engine, Palette/DAC, Clock Synthe- sizer, and integrated frame buffer • HiQColor TM Technology implemented with TMED (...
Page 42 - Top view of the MSB900/L
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 42 Top view of the MSB900/L
Page 43 - Bottom view of the MSB900/L
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 43 Bottom view of the MSB900/L
Page 46 - Reverse Pin Configuration; Ignoring this warning may result in the destruction; Pin Signal; GND
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 46 X15 Reverse Pin Configuration MSB900 LVDS X15 (on component side) Attention! When X15 is soldered on the component side, a different pin numbering schema must be applied. Odd and even pin numbers are swapped. Ignoring this warning may resul...
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DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 55 10. C ABLE I NTERFACES 10.1. The Hard Disk Cable 44pin IDT Terminal for Dual Row (2.00mm grid) and 1.00mm flat cable; 44pins = 40pins signal and 4pins power. 1 1 2 43 43 44 44 39 39 40 40 2 Max. length for the IDE cable is 30cm. Attention! ...
Page 56 - Terminal for dual row 2mm grid and 1mm flat cable.; Connector X61; Do not short circuit these signal lines.
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 56 10.2. The COM1/LPT Serial Interface Cable Terminal for dual row 2mm grid and 1mm flat cable. Connector X61 Pin Signal COM1 9pin D-Sub male Pin 1 = DCD 1 Pin 2 = DSR 6 Pin 3 = RXD 2 Pin 4 = RTS 7 Pin 5 = TXD 3 Pin 6 = CTS 8 Pin 7 = DTR 4 Pin...
Page 57 - Connector X39
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 57 10.3. The COM2 Serial Interface Cable DT terminal for dual row 0.1" (2.54mm grid) and 1.27mm flat cable. Connector X39 Pin Signal COM2 9pin D-Sub male Pin 1 = DCD 1 Pin 2 = DSR 6 Pin 3 = RXD 2 Pin 4 = RTS 7 Pin 5 = TXD 3 Pin 6 = CTS 8 P...
Page 58 - If the case has a fan:
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 58 11. T HERMAL S PECIFICATIONS 11.1. Thermal Analysis for Case Integration The MSB900/L has a unique thermal design. Heat sources are located on the bottom side of the PCB. Usually this means the board will be mounted upside down with the CPU...
Page 62 - BIOS; form; Combined standard DHCP and redirection services.
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 62 13. PXE-B OOT AND PXE-S ETUP IN THE BIOS PXE Protocol PXE is defined on a foundation of industry-standard Internet protocols and services that are widely deployed in the industry, namely TCP/IP, DHCP, and TFTP. These standardize the form of...
Page 64 - must be; One license per form; Each; Product
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 64 14. PXE-L ICENSE O RDER The PXE-Function must be licensed before it can be enabled. To order, fill out and sign this form; return to the fax number below. This form may be printed out separately from the digital copy of this manual on the P...
Page 65 - NDEX
DIGITAL-LOGIC AG MSB900/L Detailed Technical Manual V1.0 65 15. I NDEX 1 10/100 BASE-T Interface 47 A Addressing PCI Devices 23 Application Notes 16, 22 B Battery-Lifetime 23 BIOS CMOS 29 BIOS History 24 BIOS, Reload Default Settings 53 Block Diagram 13 Boot Time 25 Bus Signals 23 C CMOS 29 CMOS Set...