Advantech CPC-2520 User manual

CPC-2520
VGA/LCD module for Mini Biscuit PC
User’s Manual

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Business Machines Corporation.
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Part No. 2006252000
1st Edition Printed in Taiwan October 1999

Product warranty
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its
products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for one year from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products that have been
repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel autho-
rized by Advantech, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse,
accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no liability
under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech high quality-control standards and rigorous
testing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service.
If an Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or re-
placed at no charge during the warranty period. For out-of-
warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of
replacement materials, service time and freight. Please consult
your dealer for more details. If you think you have a defective
product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered.
(For example, CPU speed, Advantech products used, other
hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and
list any on- screen messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your
manual, product, and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA
(return merchandize authorization) number from your dealer.
This allows us to process your return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair
and Replacement Order Card and a photocopy proof of
purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable
container. A product returned without proof of the purchase
date is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package
and ship it prepaid to your dealer.

Packing list
Before installing your board, make sure that the following materi-
als have been received:
• 1 CPC-2520 VGA/LCD module for mini biscuit PC
• 2 floppy disks (or one CD-ROM) including SVGA utility
programs and drivers for Windows 95/98/NT
• 1 warranty certificate
• This user's manual
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your
distributor or sales representative immediately.
Technical support and sales assistance
If you have any technical questions about the CPC-2520 or any
other Advantech products, please visit our support website at:
http://support.advantech.com.tw
For more information about Advantech's products and sales
information, please visit:
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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information.................................1
1.1 Introduction.................................................................. 2
1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 3
General ........................................................................... 3
Mechanical and environmental ...................................... 3
1.3 Board layout: dimensions............................................ 4
Chapter 2 Installation................................................5
2.1 Jumpers and connectors.............................................. 6
2.2 Board layout: jumper/connector locations ................ 7
2.3 Safety precautions ........................................................ 8
2.4 Jumper settings ............................................................ 9
2.5 LCD Panel select (SW1) ............................................ 10
2.6 Display connectors (CN2, CN3) ................................ 10
2.7 LCD display connector (CN2)................................... 11
2.8 VGA display connector (CN3) .................................. 12
2.9 FPC cable installation................................................ 14
Chapter 3 Software Configuration .........................15
3.1 Introduction................................................................ 16
3.2 Connections for five standard LCDs........................ 16
Connections to Sharp LM64183P, LM64P89
(640 x 480 DSTN MONO LCD) ............................... 16
Connections to Toshiba LTM10C042
(640 x 480 TFT color LCD)....................................... 18
Connections to Sharp LM64C142
(640 x 480 DSTN color LCD) ................................... 19
Connections to Toshiba LTM12C275A
(800 x 600 TFT color LCD)....................................... 20

Chapter 4 PCI SVGA Setup.....................................21
4.1 Introduction................................................................ 22
4.1.1 Chipset ................................................................ 22
4.1.2 Display memory.................................................. 22
4.1.3 Display types....................................................... 22
4.2 Installation of SVGA driver...................................... 23
4.2.1 Installation for Windows 3.1 .............................. 24
4.2.2 Installation for Windows 95 ............................... 26
4.2.3 Installation for Windows NT .............................. 29
4.3 Further information................................................... 32
Chapter 5 Board Diagrams .....................................33
5.1 PCB layout: SODIMM/screw hole locations ........... 34
5.2 Board layout: connectors (top view) ........................ 35
5.3 FPC/FFC layout: CN2: 50-pin FPC connector ....... 36
5.4 FPC/FFC cable layout:
CN3: 12-pin FPC connector ...................................... 36
5.5 Height limitations: side view..................................... 37
5.6 Component suppliers ................................................. 37

Tables
Table 2-1: Jumpers and connectors .......................................................... 6
Table 2-2: LCD display connector (CN2)................................................. 11
Table 2-3: VGA display connector (CN3) ................................................ 12
Table 2-4: VGA display connector (CN3) ................................................ 13
Table 3-1: Connections to Sharp LM64183P, LM64P89 ......................... 16
Table 3-2: Connections to PLANAR EL................................................... 17
Table 3-3: Connections to Toshiba LTM10C042..................................... 18
Table 3-4: Connections to Sharp LM64C142 .......................................... 19
Table 3-5: Connections to Toshiba LTM12C275A .................................. 20
Table 5-1: Component suppliers.............................................................. 37

CHAPTER
1
General Information
This chapter provides background
information for the CPC-2520. Sections
include:
•Card specifications
•Board layout

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1.1 Introduction
The CPC-2520 is an extension VGA/LCD module for the
CPC-2245 mini biscuit PC. The CPC-2520 uses a C&T 69000
chipset for its PCI/SVGA controller. It supports many popular
LCD, EL, and gas plasma flat panel displays and conventional
analog CRT monitors. The 69000 VGA BIOS supports mono-
chrome LCD, EL, color TFT and STN LCD flat panel displays. In
addition, it also supports interlaced and non-interlaced analog
monitors (color and mono-chrome VGA) in high-resolution modes
while maintaining complete IBM VGA compatibility. Digital
monitors (i.e. MDA, CGA, and EGA) are NOT supported.
Multiple frequency (multi-sync) monitors are handled as if they
were analog monitors.
With on-board 2 MB display memory, the VGA controller can
drive CRT displays or color panel displays with resolutions up to
1024 x 768 at 64 K colors.
CRT and panel displays can be used simultaneously. The
CPC-2520 can be set in one of three configurations: on a CRT, on
a flat panel display, or on both simultaneously. The system is
initially set to simultaneous display mode.

Chapter 1 General Information 3
1.2 Specifications
General
•Flat panel VGA interface
•Chipset: C&T 69000 VGA controller with Windows accelerator
•Display memory: 2 MB SDRAM in built-in chip
•Display output:
50-pin FPC connector for flat panel interface
12-pin FPC connector for VGA interface
•Display type: Supports CRT and flat panel (TFT, DSTN, and
mono) displays. Can display both CRT and flat panel simulta-
neously
•Resolution: 640 x 480 @ 16 M colors
800 x 600 @ 16 M colors
1024 x 768 @ 64 K colors
Mechanical and environmental
•Power supply voltage: +5 V (4.75 V ~ 5.25 V)
•Max. power requirements: +5 V @ 0.8 A
•Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F)
•Board size: 68 x 100 mm (2.7" x 3.9")
•Weight: 0.05 kg (0.11 lb)

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1.3 Board layout: dimensions

CHAPTER
2
Installation
This chapter explains the setup proce-
dures of CPC-2520 hardware, including
instructions on setting jumpers andcon-
necting peripherals, switches andindica-
tors. Be sure to read all safety precautions
before you begin the installation proce-
dure.

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2.1 Jumpers and connectors
On-board connectors link to external devices such as hard disk
drives, keyboards, or floppy drives, etc. In addition, the board has
jumpers for configuring your board for specific applications.
The table below lists the function of each of the board's jumpers
and connectors. Later sections in this chapter give detailed
information on each jumper setting, and gives instructions for
connecting external devices to your card.
Table 2-1: Jumpers and connectors
Number Function
SW1 LCD panel type setting
CN1 Reserved for VGA testing
CN2 LCD display connector
CN3 VGA display connector
CN4 PCI bus

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2.2 Board layout: jumper/connector
locations

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2.3 Safety precautions
Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord
from your chassis whenever you are working on
it. Do not make connections while the power is on
because sensitive electronic components can be
damaged by the sudden rush of power. Only
experienced electronics personnel should open
the PC chassis.
Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static
charge before touching the CPU card. Modern
electronic devices are very sensitive to static
electric charges. Use a grounding wrist strap at
all times. Place all electronic components on a
static-dissipative surface or in a static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.

Chapter 2 Installation 9
2.4 Jumper settings
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. To
close a jumper you connect the pins with the clip. To open a
jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three
pins, labeled 1, 2 and 3. In this case you would connect either pins
1 and 2 or 2 and 3.
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with
jumpers. If you have any doubts about the best hardware configu-
ration for your application, contact your local distributor or sales
representatives before you make any changes.
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2.5LCD panel select (SW1)
2.6 Display connectors (CN2, CN3)
The CPC-2520 PCI SVGA interface can drive conventional CRT
display and is capable of driving a wide range of flat display,
including electroluminescent (EL), gas plasma, passive LCD, and
active LCD displays. The card has two connectors to support these
display, one for CRT VGA monitor and one for flat panel displays.
Panel # SW1 Panel Type
A B C D
1ON ON ON ON 1024 x 768 DSTN
2OFF ON ON ON 1280 x 1024 TFT
3ON OFF ON ON 640 x 480 DSTN
4OFF OFF ON ON 800 x 600 DST
5ON ON OFF ON 640 x 480 Sharp TFT
6OFF ON OFF ON 640 x 480 18-bit TFT
7ON OFF OFF ON 1024 x 768 36-bit TFT
8OFF OFF OFF ON 800 x 600 TFT
9ON ON ON OFF 800 x 600 TFT (large BIOS only)
10 OFF ON ON OFF 800 x 600 TFT (large BIOS only)
11 ON OFF ON OFF 800 x 600 DSTN (large BIOS only)
12 OFF OFF ON OFF 800 x 600 DSTN (large BIOS only)
13 ON ON OFF OFF 1024 x 768 TFT (large BIOS only)
14 OFF ON OFF OFF 1280 x 1024 DSTN (large BIOS only)
15 ON OFF OFF OFF 1024 x 600 DSTN (large BIOS only)
16 OFF OFF OFF OFF 1024 x 600 TFT (large BIOS only)

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2.7 LCD display connector (CN2)
LCD display connector on CPC-2520 is a 50-pin FPC connector. The
CPC-2520 supports up to 36 bits LCD panel.
Table 2-2: LCD display connector (CN2)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 ENAVEE 26 P15
2 LP 27 P16
3 ENAVDD 28 P17
4 FLM 29 P18
5 SHIFT CLK 30 P19
6 SHIFT CLK- 31 GND
7 M 32 P20
8 ENABKL 33 P21
9 GND 34 P22
10 P0 35 P23
11 P1 36 P24
12 P2 37 P25
13 P3 38 P26
14 P4 39 P27
15 P5 40 GND
16 P6 41 P28
17 P7 42 P29
18 GND 43 P30
19 P8 44 P31
20 P9 45 P32
21 P10 46 P33
22 P11 47 P34
23 P12 48 P35
24 P13 49 GND
25 P14 50 GND
Note: The model number of the CN2 socket is
IL-FPR-50S-HF(JAE Co.,Ltd.)

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2.8 VGA display connector (CN3)
VGA display connector on CPC-2520 is a 12-pin FPC connector,
these VGA signals can be connected to client's system board
through a FPC cable. Client can design this cable by referring to
Cable layout diagram in chapter of design guide.
Table 2-3: VGA display connector (CN3)
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 +5V
3 +5V
4 GND
5 H SYNC
6DDC1
7 V SYNC
8DDC0
9 BLUE
10 RED
11 GREEN
12 GND
Note: The model number of the CN3 socket is
IL-FPR-12S-HFC(JAE Co.,Ltd.)

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The VGA connector is a 15-pin D-SUB connector. User can follow a
transfer table to layout these VGA signals to a standard 15-pin
D-SUBconnector.
Table 2-4: VGA display connector (CN3)
VGA CN3 VGA CN3
Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 RED 10 RED 9 Vcc 2, 3 +V
2 GREEN 11 GREEN 10 GND 4 GND
3 BLUE 9 BLUE 11 N/C - -
4 N/C - - 12 SDT 8 DDC0
5 GND 1 GND 13 H-SYNC 5 H SYNC
6 GND 1 GND 14 V-SYNC 7 V SYNC
7 GND 12 GND 15 SCK 6 DDC1
8 GND 12 GND
15 11
10
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