SMC Networks 1232 Series - Manual

8 Product Definition SpacePC 1232 PC/104 CPU Module ¾ PC/AT compatible. ¾ PC/104 Form Factor: 3.550” x 3.775” (90 X 96 mm); height: 15 mm (0.6”) ¾ Low power consumption. ¾ High reliability. ¾ Operating systems supported: DOS (from 3.0 to 6.22), QNX, VxWorks, PSOS, Windows 3.11, Windows 95, Windows 9...

10 ¾ Display resolutions up to 1280x1024 8-bit per pixel ¾ UMA (Unified Memory Architecture) LCD-TFT interface ¾ Also LCD-TFT flat panels can be connected to the SpacePC 1232 If LCD-TFT and CRT screens are used at the same time, the refresh frequency of the CRT video will be modified according to th...

11 Chapter 2 Jumper Description This chapter shows the jumpers layout and explains how to setup the jumpers. Jumper Layout and Configuration Figure below, shows the jumper layout of the SpacePC 1232 module. In the below figure, the jumpers are indicated as JP followed by the jumper's number, while p...

12 The following jumpers are located on the module: One 3-pin jumper (JP5) for which there are only two possibilities: ¾ Connecting pin 1 to pin 2 (which will be indicated as 1-2) ¾ Connecting pin 2 to pin 3 (which will be indicated as 2-3) Three 2-pin jumpers (JP1, JP7, JP8), which can be set as fo...

13 Chapter 3 Connectors Description This chapter provides a brief description of the SpacePC 1232 module’s connectors, with their positions and functions. Connectors Layout In the following figure are shown the connectors with their layout and function/s. J10 AC97 Audio Serial 2 Serial 1 Parallel Po...

15 15 J1 and J2 for the ISA Bus The ISA BUS Connectors J1 and J2 carry the signals for the ISA Bus. These signals match definitions of the IEEE P996 standard. Below is shown a picture of the ISA BUS Figure 4. ISA BUS layout According to PC/104 specifications, KEYs are filled holes in the upper side ...

16 8. Press evenly the module onto the PC/104 stack. The picture below shows a typical module stack with 2 PC/104 modules, 1 PC/104 16-BIT module, and 1 PC/104 8-BIT module. The maximum configuration for the PCI bus of PC/104 modules is 4 plus the Host Board. If standard PC/104 modules are used in t...

17 17 J3 for Multifunction & J14 for Mouse J3 is a double row 5 x 2 pin with 2.54-mm step connector and allows the connection of a speaker, a keyboard, and a battery to the SpacePC 1232 module. J14 is a 4 pin with 2-mm step connector and allows the connection of a PS/2 compatible mouse. Later on...

19 19 The audio output is based on two signals: one come from the output of Timer 2, and the other come from I/O port 61h compliant with the AT Standard. ƒ Power button If the soft power management is enabled, a low signal in the pin10 turns the system on or off. J14 Mouse Connector A PS/2 compatibl...

20 Parvus Multifunction Adapter Parvus Multifunction Adapter simplifies the connection of mouse and keyboard with two PS/2 connectors, providing also a speaker, a battery and a reset pushbutton. Mouse Keyboard Reset Pushbutton Power Led Spkr Led Speaker To J14 Conn. of CPU Board (Mouse sign.) Not us...

22 J4 for PARALLEL or FDD A parallel port is available on connector J4 of the SpacePC 1232 module. This connector is a 13x2 pin with 2.54-mm step. Connector J4 has two operating modes: ƒ Parallel port mode ƒ Floppy disk interface mode The selection between the two modes can be performed in the BIOS ...

23 23 14 GND Signal ground -- 20 GND Signal ground 14 15 PD6 Printer Data 6 out 8 MTR0# (*) Motor On 0 In/out 15 16 GND Signal ground -- 21 GND Signal ground -- 16 17 PD7 MSB Printer Data out 9 MEDIA-ID1# (*) In 17 18 GND Signal ground -- 22 GND Signal ground -- 18 19 ACK# (*) Character accepted in ...

24 To the Parallel Port To the FDD Cable/Connector Power Supply GND PIN1 +5V PIN2 Female Config. Male Config. Figure 10. Parvus Floppy Disk Drive Adapter WARNING! TO AVOID MALFUNCTIONS, BE CAREFUL TO CONNECT THE FLOPPY DRIVE CABLE IN THE FOLLOWING WAY: The most diffuse Floppy Drive flat cable that i...

26 - bit 0 of the MCR register = 0 means RS485 line receiving - bit 0 of the MCR register = 1 means RS485 line transmitting The I/O address of the MCR is "Serial port Base address"+4H. See Chapter 4 for info about the Serial ports configuration. J7 for 2 x USB, J8 for AUDIO-CODEC J7 for 2 x ...

27 27 Note. USB devices shouldn’t be directly connected to the J4 connector. Parvus USB/Audio CODEC Adapter can be used. In fact it provides for two USB standard connectors (but only USB1 is useful for this CPU) and furthermore it provides for a better ESD (Electric Static Discharge) and Over Curren...

28 15 SDATA_IN Serial DATA In This input receives audio serial data from the codec 16 GND Ground Signal 17 GND Ground Signal 18 NC Reserved Note. Audio devices (i.e. Speaker, Microphone, MIDI device, …) cannot be directly connected to the J8 connector. The Parvus Audio CODEC Adapter board can be con...

29 29 J1 USB1 J2 USB2 J3 Microphone IN J4 Line IN J5 Speaker OUT J6 Line OUT J7 CD IN J8 Aux IN J9 Video IN J10 Speakerphone IN/OUT J11 To CPU Board Connector (J4) This adapter is composed of 2 functional sections: ¾ USB section, with 2 USB ports which are EMI protected and filtered, and can also su...

30 IDE Led JP10 Figure 16. J9 and JP10 Connectors layout To install the hard disk, perform the following operations: ¾ Hardware installation. Connect the hard disk to the module using a data cable, and then connect the hard disk to the power supply respecting the device’s specifications. Make sure t...

31 31 J10 VGA Connector The J10 is a 5x2 pin connector with step =2.54 mm. J10 VGA Figure 17. J10 Connector layout Refer to the following table for the VGA connector assignment. Table 15. J10 VGA Connector Pin Signal Function 1 VSYNC Vertical synchronization 2 HSYNC Horizontal synchronization 3 DDC0...

32 J11 Auxiliary Power Connector One auxiliary connector is available on the SpacePC 1232 module. J11 is a 6x2 pin connector with 2.54-mm step used to power the module in alternative to the PC/104 bus. Auxiliary Power J11 Figure 18. J11 Connector layout Check pinout and functions on the following ta...

33 33 ATX Power Supply ¾ Connect pin 1 and pin 7 to the ground signal of the ATX Power Supply Unit. ¾ Connect pin 2 and pin 8 to the +5VDC source on the ATX Power Supply Unit. ¾ Connect pin 4 to the +12VDC and pin 6 to the –12VDC sources on the ATX Power Supply Unit only if requested by other boards...

34 Table 18. J13 Pin out Connector PIN SIGNAL 1 +VDD 2 N.C. 3 GND J18 for Ethernet The SpacePC 1232 module features a single-chip Fast Ethernet controller that provides 32-bit performance, 10/100Mbps auto-sensing, and full compliance with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T specifications and IEEE 802.3x Full Dup...

35 35 It is shown below. RJ45 Connector To CPU Board Ethernet Connector Figure 21. Parvus Ethernet Adapter The green led is fixed, and signals the correct connection of the module. The yellow led blinks when there is activity (data IN/OUT) on the net connection. With RJ45 connectors, only twisted pa...

39 Chapter 4 The Setup Program This chapter explains how to use and modify the setup options. These options allow configuring properly the CPU board. Note. The Setup Program can be improved to match the technical requirements.

40 How to use the Setup program To enter in the Setup Program, reboot or switch-on your module and then press the “ F2 ” key. After waiting a few seconds the main menu will appear. The Main menu of the setup program shows a list of options that are available. A highlight shows which option is curren...

41 41 Press the “ ESC ” key to return to the items of the Main menu. Select “ Quit ” to exit from the Setup program. The follow screen will be displayed: Select with the “ ENTER ” key the first option Save data to EEPROM to store the parameters into the EEPROM. Select Discard changes to leave unalte...

42 General Page NOTE: The pictures below show the default configuration of the CPU Setup Program. In case of bad/wrong setup configurations, returning to this one assure the correct working. (*) An asterisk in the following tables indicates the default configuration. This page contain, as shown belo...

44 Option Description Note Disabled (*) No device selected (*) = Default setting Disk On Chip Solid-state memory device - size: 2 ... 144 MB PEROM 512 KB Programmable and Erasable ROM -size 512 KB SRAM 512 KB Static RAM - size 512 KB DiskOnChip Map This option allows to chose the starting address of...

45 45 ƒ RTC time test Option Description Note Disabled (*) Normal BIOS test are used (*) = Default setting Enabled Reduce set of BIOS test are used Boot Try Sequence The Boot Try Sequence allows exchanging the boot disk order among Floppy Disk 1 and Hard Disk 1. Option Description Note FD1 / HD1 (*)...

46 Floppy Controller This option enables or disables the on-board floppy disk controller . For example, if an external floppy disk controller needs to be used, the internal one must be disabled. Option Description Note Disabled (*) Disable the on-board floppy disk controller An external controller c...

47 47 1 MB 1 Megabyte reserved for Video Memory 2 MB 2 Megabyte reserved for Video Memory 4 MB (*) 4 Megabyte reserved for Video Memory (*) = Default setting Network Adapter The user can manually enables or disables the on-board network adapter . Option Description Note Disabled Disable the on-board...

48 0280h Audio emulator address selected at 280h Audio IRQ number Option Description Note None (*) No IRQ selected (*) = Default setting 5 IRQ 5 selected 7 IRQ 7 selected 10 IRQ 10 selected 8 bit DMA channel Option Description Note None (*) No DMA channel selected (*) = Default setting 0 DMA 0 selec...

49 49 Serial Ports 1 and 2 The number of serial ports is two. The Serial Port Mode is selectable (RS232, RS 422 and RS 485), like the IRQ number. Serial Port1 (J5) The user according the device connected to the interface can choose The Serial Port1 Mode . The default mode is RS232. Serial Port1 Mode...

50 • Note(!): IRQ 11 can’t be used by peripherals connected to the ISA BUS if the printed circuit board code ends with the letter “S” (PC100112S). If the printed circuit board code ends with the letter “A” (PC100112S), there aren’t any problems. • Note: not all consecutive IRQ numbers from 3 to 15 c...

51 51 None No IRQ selected 3 IRQ 3 selected 4 IRQ 4 selected 5 IRQ 5 selected 7 (*) IRQ 7 selected (*) = Default setting • Note: not all consecutive IRQ numbers from 3 to 15 can be used; to help the selection, the Setup program displays legal IRQ numbers only. Parallel DMA Channel Option Description...

53 53 Translation Mode Modern hard-disks have more cylinders than maximum number of cylinders permitted by DOS, so, theoretically, a DOS machine couldn’t use a modern big-sized hard disk. This problem is solved using a special addressing mechanism. This “mechanism” is called translation . The most c...

54 Detect Now Using the Detect Now option, the user can start manually the hard-disk autodetect procedure and see immediately the result, as well as the size (in Mbytes), in terms of cylinders, heads and sectors numbers. Error Handling Page Generally, in a normal desktop BIOS, when an error is encou...

55 55 Option Description Note Ignore The floppy disks error is ignored Prompt User (*) When a floppy disks error occurs, the system stops and waits for the user (*) = Default setting Error on Fixed Disks The user can decide for himself if a floppy disks error must stop the boot process or not. Optio...

57 Chapter 5 How to update the BIOS. The SSD This chapter explains how to use the BTOOL Program and gives information about the Integrated Solid State Disk. Warning: The BTOOL Program can be different for each CPU and each BIOS version. For the last versions visit the site: www.parvus.com .

58 How to update the BIOS: the BTOOL Program The BTOOL program is a utility used to program the BIOS (that is stored in the Flash EPROM) in the following cases: ¾ BIOS upgrade; ¾ Installation of a MiniDOS compatible program into the Flash (Integrated SSD); ¾ Installation of a BIOS Extension into the...

59 59 OPTIONS EXPLANATION BTOOL /S This option runs the Setup program without the necessity of rebooting the system and then pressing “F2” BTOO L/L This option locks the setup. In this way the access to the Setup Program is denied. BTOOL /U This option unlocks the setup. In this way the access to th...

60 ¾ The program will store the new BIOS version. ¾ Follow all the instructions the BTOOL gives you ¾ BTOOL will inform you about the results of the operation, ¾ Power off and then power on the CPU module. The Integrated Solid State Disk A portion of the Flash EPROM can be used as an Integrated SSD....

61 Chapter 6 Virtual Peripherals This chapter describes how to control the SpacePC 1232 module directly from a Laptop or a standard PC compatible computer: Use this mode when the PC/104 system doesn’t have I/O devices connected to it. The “Virtual Peripherals” mode The SpacePC 1232 module is designe...

62 Local and redirected peripherals In “Virtual Peripherals” mode, two types of peripherals are used: ¾ The peripheral directly connected to the module (keyboard, video interface, SSD and floppy) named “local peripherals” ¾ The Host computer’s peripherals used for the remote control of the module (k...

63 63 CPU HOST COMPUTER VP adjustment (this end only) or RTSCTS DTR RI = short circuit Short ( ) for using VP mode with SERIAL1 Short ( ) for using VP mode with SERIAL2 RTS1 CTS1 RTS2 CTS2 with or with with or with DTR1 RI1 DTR2 RI2 SERIAL PORT 1 PARALLEL PORT SERIAL PORT 2 VP mode with Parallel DOE...

64 10,12,14,16, 18,20,22,24 18..25 GND GND 18..25 (*) The “#” stands for: signal active low Pins not included in the table above are not connected IMPORTANT NOTE: The VP2000 functionality performed via the parallel cable may not work with some host computers. It is important to set the host computer...

65 65 If you select the [/V] [/K] [/D] [/C] parameters, the VP connection will be performed according to the following rules: ¾ Only the selected remote peripherals are redirected in VP connection. ¾ The local peripherals connected are used according to the setup. ¾ If the floppy disks are redirecte...

66 Chapter 7 Watchdog Timer This chapter describes the configuration of the Watchdog Timer with some examples. The watch dog is a part of the on–board SUPER I/O device SMSC FDC 37B782 The Super I/0 watchdog allows managing time-outs in order to seconds or minutes (depending on the Super I/O programm...

67 67 Watchdog modalities The watchdog function resets the board at the end of the countdown. There are two ways to program the watchdog: • Using BIOS INT 52h • Using direct Super I/O registers programming BIOS INT 52h - functions 0Ch, 0Dh, 0Eh This method can be used under DOS or under Operating Sy...

69 69 Watchdog time-out pin For external control purposes, the status of the watchdog time-out event is provided to connector J11 pin 9. This signal goes high when the watchdog resets the system. The software can reset this signal by setting and resetting bit 2 of the I/O port 110h. This signal is a...

70 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Many problems that you may encounter with operation of your SpacePC 1232 module are due to common errors like bad connections or wrong settings in the Setup Program. This chapter will help you for getting your system operating properly. It contains: ¾ • Common problems a...

71 71 Common Problems and Solutions The following table lists some of the common problems that you may encounter while using your SpacePC 1232 module, and suggests possible solutions. If you are having problems with your SpacePC 1232 module, please review this table before contacting technical suppo...

72 below 4.75V when hard drive or floppy drive starts, add bypass caps Temperature too high Add fan, processor heat sink, or other cooling device(s) Memory address conflict Check for two hardware devices (e.g. Ethernet, SSD, PCMCIA) trying to use the same memory address Check for two software device...

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74 Appendix A.1 Electrical and Environmental Specifications The following section provides tables and illustrations showing the electrical, mechanical and environmental specifications for the SpacePC 1232 module. In the following tables you will find: ¾ Operating Characteristics ƒ Electrical operati...

75 75 Note. In order to ensure proper operation and good reliability up to +60°C of ambient air temperature, the Geode GX1 chip and the Geode CS5530 I/O Companion are supplied with an attached passive heat sink. Battery Backup Characteristics There is no configuration data saved by the BIOS into the...

76 A.2 Mechanical Dimensions CPU Dimensions The SpacePC 1232 module’s mechanical dimensions are shown in the following picture: ¾ Dimensions: 90 X 96 mm (3.6”X3.8”), height:15 mm (0.6”) Dimensions are in millimeters Figure 24. SpacePC 1232 Board dimensions

77 77 Note: For further information about the mechanical dimensions of ISA and PCI buses please refer to the pc104 consortium site (www.pc104.org) FDD Adapter Dimensions In the following picture are shown the FDD Adapter mechanical dimensions: Dimensions are in inches 1,5 43,6 1.4 4 .7 1 3 .0 2 .4 6...

78 Dimensions are in millimeters Figure 25. FDD Adapter Dimensions USB Audio CODEC Dimensions In the following picture are shown the USB Audio CODEC mechanical dimensions: Dimensions are in inches 95.3 10.9 22.0 91.3 4.0 4 .0 1 5 .3 2 6 .7 3 2 .1 3 7 .1 3 .8 3.1 14.9 13.1 75.6 82.6 91.2 1.5 13.1 13....

79 79 USB Audio CODEC Dimensions Figure 26. USB Audio CODEC Dimensions Ethernet Adapter Dimensions In the following picture are shown the Ethernet Adapter mechanical dimensions: Dimensions are in inches 49.0 3 1 .0 43.4 1 0 .5 3.0 3 .0 1 1 .9 Dimensions are in millimeters

80 Figure 27. Ethernet Adapter Dimensions Figure 28. Figure 29. Recommended Mounting Hole Locations for Ethernet Adapter Module Multifunction Adapter Dimensions In the following picture are shown the Multifunction Adapter mechanical dimensions: Dimensions are in inches

81 81 Figure 30. Multifunction Adapter Dimensions A.3 Safety Summary The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates s...

82 Do Not Substitute Parts or Modify Equipment Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification of the equipment. Contact Parvus technical staff or your local representative for service and repair to ensure that safety ...

85 Acronyms and Abbreviations ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface AGP Accelerated Graphic Port APM Advanced Power Management ATA AT Attachment ATAPI ATA Packet Interface BIOS Basic I/O System CRT Cathode Ray Tube DDC Display Data Channel DDC2B DDC Standard, Version 2.0, Level B DMA Direc...

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