Page 3 - User’s Manual; Disclaimer; OF Avalue Technology Inc.; A Message to the Customer; Avalue Customer Services; for which the name Avalue has come to be known.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3 Disclaimer Avalue Technology Inc. reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to any product, including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve design and/or performance. Avalue Technology assumes no respo...
Page 4 - Technical Support; Headquarters
ESM-2740/2743 4 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual Technical Support We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can easily find answers in your product documentation. These answe...
Page 5 - Product Warranty; messages you get when the problem occurs.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 5 Product Warranty Avalue warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired...
Page 6 - Contents
ESM-2740/2743 6 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual Contents 1. Getting started ............................................................................................................ 9 1.1 Safety Precautions .................................................................................................
Page 9 - Safety Precautions; Pentium
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 9 1. Getting started 1.1 Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden po...
Page 10 - Document Amendment History; Revision; Vicky Lin
ESM-2740/2743 10 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 1.3 Document Amendment History Revision Date By Comment 1 st May 2005 Vicky Lin Initial Release Feb. 2007 Lingo Tsai Logo Changed
Page 11 - Manual Objectives; be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 11 1.4 Manual Objectives This manual describes in detail the Avalue Technology ESM-2740/2743 SOM-ETX CPU Module. We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical Re...
Page 12 - System Specifications
ESM-2740/2743 12 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 1.5 System Specifications System CPU ESM-2740: Supports Intel® µFC-PGA 478 Pentium® M / Celeron® M CPU with 0.13µ and 90nm process technology ESM-2740-P11: Onboard Intel® µFC-BGA 479 Pentium® M 1.1 GHz (Onboard Mobile Intel® Celeron® 600 MHz with 0K L2 Ca...
Page 14 - Architecture Overview; Diagram
ESM-2740/2743 14 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 1.6 Architecture Overview 1.6.1 Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of ESM-2740/2743. The following sections provide detail information about the functions provided onboard.
Page 18 - Interface
ESM-2740/2743 18 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual • Three USB host controllers provide high performance peripherals with 480 Mbps of bandwidth, while enabling support for up to six USB 2.0 ports. This results in a significant increase over previous integrated 1-4 port hubs at 12 Mbps • The latest AC ’97 ...
Page 19 - data formats including RGB and YCrCb.; by one of the UHCI controllers or by the EHCI controller.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 19 1.6.6 Chrontel CH7011 TV Transmitter The CH7011 is a Display controller device which accepts a digital graphics input signal, and encodes and transmits data to a TV output (analog composite, s-video or RGB). The device accepts data over one 12-bit wide va...
Page 22 - Configuration
ESM-2740/2743 22 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2. Hardware Configuration
Page 23 - Product Overview
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 23 2.1 Product Overview
Page 24 - Installation Procedure; Connect power supply to the board via the ATXPWR.; Processor; Turn the screw to the lock position.
ESM-2740/2743 24 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.2 Installation Procedure This chapter explains you the instructions of how to setup your system. 1. Turn off the power supply. 2. Insert the DIMM module (be careful with the orientation). 3. Insert all external cables for hard disk, floppy, keyboard, mo...
Page 26 - Memory; maximum memory size is 1GB.; SODIMM
ESM-2740/2743 26 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.1.2 Main Memory ESM-2740/2743 provides one 200-pin SODIMM sockets to support DDR SDRAM. The total maximum memory size is 1GB. Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing SODIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause s...
Page 28 - Connectors
ESM-2740/2743 28 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.3 Jumper and Connector List You can configure your board 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 cove...
Page 29 - default setting otherwise it might damage the CPU.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 29 2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors 2.4.1 FSB Select (SW2) Currently, SW2 is set with the below default for FSB selection. Please do not change the default setting otherwise it might damage the CPU. (Rear side) * Default BIT1 BIT2 ON OFF DEFAULT
Page 32 - Signals
ESM-2740/2743 32 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.4.3.2 Audio Signals Signal Signal Description SNDL/ SNDR Line-level stereo output left/ right. These outputs have a nominal level of 1 volt RMS into a 10K impedance load. These outputs cannot drive low-impedance speakers directly. AUXAL/ AUXAR Auxiliary...
Page 38 - the desired physical interface such as RS232, RS422, or RS485.
ESM-2740/2743 38 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.4.7.4 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Signals Signal Signal Description KBDAT Bi-directional keyboard data signal. KBCLK Keyboard clock signal. MSDAT Bi-directional mouse data signal. MSCLK Mouse clock signal. 2.4.7.5 Serial Port Signals Note that all serial po...
Page 43 - : Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 43 3. BIOS Setup Note : Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen.
Page 44 - By pressing immediately after switching the system on, or; Press DEL to enter SETUP; message will be displayed and you will again be asked to.; Press F1 to Continue, DEL to enter SETUP
ESM-2740/2743 44 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.1 Starting Setup The AwardBIOS™ is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. The BIOS reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it. When it finishes, the BIOS w...
Page 45 - Use the left and right arrow keys to choose the menu you want to be in.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 45 3.2 Using Setup In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use the PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press <F1> for help and press <Esc> to quit. The following table provides more detail abo...
Page 46 - To Display a Sub Menu; ” pointer marks all sub menus.; In Case of Problems; resets your system to its defaults.
ESM-2740/2743 46 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual • To Display a Sub Menu Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press <Enter>. A “ ¾ ” pointer marks all sub menus. 3.3 Getting Help Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and t...
Page 47 - only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 47 3.5 Main Menu Once you enter the AwardBIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter...
Page 48 - Standard CMOS Features; This table shows the selections that you can make on the Main Menu.
ESM-2740/2743 48 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.1 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into few categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to...
Page 50 - Use the following table to configure the hard disk.
ESM-2740/2743 50 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.1.2 IDE Adapter Setup The IDE adapters control the hard disk drive. Use a separate sub menu to configure each hard disk drive. The below Figure will shows the IDE primary master sub menu. Use the following table to configure the hard disk. Item Option...
Page 51 - shadowing and security.; Warning; a warning message on screen and alarm beep.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 51 3.5.2 Advanced BIOS Features This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have the opportunity to select the system’s default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation, shadowing and security. 3.5.2.1 Virus Warning Allows yo...
Page 53 - Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 53 3.5.2.9 Gate A20 Option Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20. Item Description Normal A pin in the keyboard controller controls GateA20 Fast Lets chipset control GateA20 3.5.2.10 Typematic Rate Setting Key strokes repeat at a r...
Page 54 - systems as Win98 etc this field is without relevance.
ESM-2740/2743 54 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.2.16 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB Select the operating system that is running with greater than 64MB of RAM on the system. The choice: Non-OS2, OS2. 3.5.2.17 Report No FDD For WIN 95 The original Windows95 requires the presence of a floppy. Unless the...
Page 55 - held in the slower memory chips.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 55 3.5.3 Advanced Chipset Features This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and the external cache. It also co...
Page 60 - Device
ESM-2740/2743 60 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.4.1.3 Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performa...
Page 61 - select Disabled in this field.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 61 3.5.4.2.2 USB Keyboard / Mouse Support This item allows you to set the system’s USB keyboard/mouse to Enabled/Disabled. The choice: Enabled, Disabled 3.5.4.2.3 AC97 Audio This item allows you to decide to enable/disable the 815 chipset family to support A...
Page 63 - This item allows you to enable/disable the ACPI function.; This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 63 3.5.5 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. 3.5.5.1 ACPI Function This item allows you to enable/dis...
Page 64 - Type; MODEM Use IRQ; This determines the IRQ in which the MODEM can use.; Mode; Select the suspend type.; HDD Power Down; Reload Global Timer Events; Enabled ,even when the system is in a power down mode.
ESM-2740/2743 64 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.5.6 Suspend Type Select the suspend type. The choice: Stop Grant, PwrOn Suspend. 3.5.5.7 MODEM Use IRQ This determines the IRQ in which the MODEM can use. The choice: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, or NA. 3.5.5.8 Suspend Mode Select the suspend type. The choi...
Page 66 - PCI / VGA Palette Snoop; Leave this field at Disabled.
ESM-2740/2743 66 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.6.3.1 IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 Assigned to This item allows you to determine the IRQ assigned to the ISA bus and is not available to any PCI slot. Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification requiring a specific DMA ...
Page 67 - This menu specifies your setting for frequency/voltage control.; Auto Detect PCI Clk; This item allows you to enable/disable auto detect PCI Clock.; Spectrum; various types of frequencies.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 67 3.5.7 PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, Fan & System. 3.5.8 Frequency / Voltage Control This menu specifies your setting for frequency/voltage control. 3.5.8.1 Auto Detect PCI Clk This item allows you to enable/disable auto d...
Page 68 - Load Fail-Safe Defaults
ESM-2740/2743 68 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your system to operate. Press <Y> to load the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 3.5.10 L...
Page 69 - You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 69 3.5.11 Set Supervisor / User Password You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. Supervisor Password: able to enter/change the options of setup menus. User Password: able to enter but no right to change the options of setup menus. Ty...
Page 72 - Drivers Installation; Note
ESM-2740/2743 72 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 4. Drivers Installation Note : Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen.
Page 73 - Next
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 73 4.1 Install Chipset Driver (For Intel RG82855GME) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Ch...
Page 74 - Install Chipset Driver
ESM-2740/2743 74 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 4.2 Install Chipset Driver (For Intel RG82852GM) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Chi...
Page 77 - Install driver
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 77 4.5 Install Audio Driver (For Intel 82801DB) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to \Driver_Audio\I...
Page 78 - Yes
ESM-2740/2743 78 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 4.6 Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek RTL810x, RTL813x Family) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or li...
Page 79 - Drawing
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 79 5. Measurement Drawing
Page 81 - BIOS Revisions; New Features
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 81 Appendix A: BIOS Revisions BIOS Rev. New Features Bugs/Problems Solved Known Problems
Page 83 - Overview; If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by:; Post Beep; a single long beep repeatedly.; Error Messages; CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED; CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.; CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR; is formatted as a boot device. Then reboot the system.; DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP; Setup to reconfigure the drive type correctly.
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 83 Overview During the Power On Self-Test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error requiring you to do something to fix, it will either sound a beep code or display a message. If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by: PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-E...
Page 85 - which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.; KEYBOARD ERROR OR NO KEYBOARD PRESENT; are being pressed during the boot.; MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT; memory size in the memory fields.; OFFENDING ADDRESS NOT FOUND
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 85 12. Invalid EISA Configuration PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY The non-volatile memory containing EISA configuration information was programmed incorrectly or has become corrupt. Re-run EISA configuration utility to correctly program the memory. Not...
Page 88 - Description
ESM-2740/2743 88 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 40. POST Codes POST (hex) Description CFh Test CMOS R/W functionality. C0h Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers C1h Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and EC...
Page 93 - FFh
User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 93 POST (hex) Description 94h 1. Enable L2 cache 1. Program boot up speed 2. Chipset final initialization. 3. Power management final initialization 4. Clear screen & display summary table 5. Program K6 write allocation 6. Program P6 class write combining...