Advantech SOM-4450 ETX User manual

SOM-4450 ETX
Module
NSGeode586-LevelSOM-ETX
CPUModulewithSVGA/LCD/
LVDS/LAN/SSDInterface
User's Manual

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This manual is for the SOM-4450
PartNo.2006445001
2ND Edition Printed in Taiwan June 2002

Packing list
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
• 1 SOM-4450SystemOn ModuleCPU module
• CD-ROMorDisks forutility, drivers, andmanual (in PDF format)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor
or sales representative immediately.
Version History
June,2002: SOM-4450User'sManual2ndedition (Partno. 2006445001)
Corrected error on page 10: Sec. 2.1 Connector Location X3 and X4
reversed.
September 2001, SOM-4450 User's Manual 1st edition (Part no.
2006445000)

Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ..................................... 1
1.1 Introduction....................................................................... 2
1.2 Specifications .................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Standard System On Module SBC functions ..............3
1.2.2 Local-bus VGA interface............................................3
1.2.3 Ethernet function ........................................................4
1.2.4 LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) interface....4
1.2.5 Audio function ............................................................4
1.2.6 TV-out function ..........................................................4
1.2.7 SSD Support ...............................................................5
1.2.8 Mechanical and environmental ....................................5
1.3 Board dimensions ............................................................ 6
Chapter 2 Connector Assignments and Descriptions 9
2.1 Connector Locations ..................................................... 10
2.2 Pin Assignments for X1, X2, X3, X4 connectors ... 11
2.3 Safety precautions .......................................................... 11
CHAPTER 3 Software Configuration (optional) ........ 13
3.1 Introduction..................................................................... 14
3.2 Utility CD disk ................................................................ 14
3.3 VGA display software configuration ............................ 14
3.4 Connections for two standard LCDs........................... 16
3.4.1 Connections for 640 x 480 TFT color LCD .............16
3.4.2 Connections for 800 x 600 TFT color LCD ..............17

AppendixA Programming the Watchdog Timer ........ 19
A.1 Programming the watchdog timer ............................... 20
Appendix B System Assignments.............................. 23
B.1 System I/O ports ............................................................ 24
B.2 DMA channel assignments........................................... 25
B.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 26
B.4 1st MB memory map ..................................................... 27
Appendix C LVDS Connection ................................... 29
C.1 LVDS Introduction ......................................................... 30
C.2 LVDS Pin assingments .................................................. 31

Figures
Figure 1-1: SOM-4450 dimensions ...............................................................6
Figure 1-2: SOM-4450 Top view .....................................................................7
Figure 3-1: Contents of the SOM-4450 Series utility disk.............................14
Figure 3-2: BIOS VGA setup screen..............................................................15
Tables
Table B-1: System I/O ports ...........................................................................................24
Table B-2: DMA channel assignments ...........................................................................25
Table B-3: Interrupt assignments ...................................................................................26
Table B-4: 1st MB memory map......................................................................................27

CHAPTER
1
General Information
This chapter gives background informa-
tion on the SOM-4450 CPU System On
Module.
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Specifications
• Board Dimensions

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1.1 Introduction
Advantech's SOM-ETX form factor System On Module provides a
scalable solution that meets customers' advanced CPU and application
development needs. The SOM-4450 incorporates a low power, fanless
GX1-300 MHz processor that has become the embedded integrators'
processor of choice. It uses a NS CS5530A chipset as its VGA/LCD
controller, with single 18 bit LVDS interface and 64-bit graphics engine.
The CS5530Adisplay controller (LCD and CRT display support) allows
sharp and clear LCD screen resolutions up to 1024 x 768 and CRT
resolutionsupto 1280x1024 @16 colors. Combinedwith the CS5530A
system chipset is a RealTek RTL 8139 ethernet chipset. It supports all
functions of an AT-compatible industrial computer. There is one
SODIMM socket that supports 16 MB to 128 MB synchronous
DRAM.Thesmall size(95 mm x114 mm)anduse offour high capacity
connectors based on the proven ETX form factor, allow the SOM-ETX
modules to be easily and securely mounted onto a customized solution
board or our standard SOM-DB4400 development board.
Many gains were made by using the Geode™ GX1 processor. The GX1
processor provides the lowest power consumption combined with
high speed 586 processing power. This GX1 processor also supports
most popular web plug-ins and leverages existing software and
hardware investments. Onboard features include an ethernet interface,
socket for CompactFlash™ card , Enhanced IDE interface capable of
Ultra DMA transfer protocol, one parallel port, two serial ports and a
PS/2 keyboard/mouse interface.

Chapter 1 General Information 3
1.2 Specifications
1.2.1 Standard System On Module SBC functions
•CPU:Onboard NSGeodeGX1-300MHz2.0 Vprocessor
•BIOS:Award256KB Flashmemory
•Systemmemory:One144-pinSO-DIMM socketaccepts 64~256MB
SDRAM.
•EnhancedIDEinterface:2EIDEchannelssupportup to4 IDE
devices. BIOS auto-detect, PIO Mode3 or Mode4, UDMA/33
transfer
•FDDinterface: Support one FDD share with Parallel Port
•Serialports:2 serialport interfacesCOM1: RS-232;COM2: RS-232
(TTL Output)
•Parallelport:One parallelport interface, supportsSPP/EPP/ECP
parallelmode
•Infraredport:One 115Kbps infraredport, IrDA1.0 compliant
•Keyboard/mouseconnector: Supports standard PC/ATkeyboard
and PS/2 mouse interface
•USBinterface:Two USBports compliantwith USB Spec.Rev.1.1
•Powermanagement: APM 1.2compliant
•Watchdog timer: 62 levels timer interval, reset to system. Jumperless
selection and software enable/disable
1.2.2 Local-bus VGA interface
•Chipset:NSCS5530A
•Displaymemory:1 ~4 MBshare memory,set inBIOS
•Displaytype:Supports CRT andTTL LCDs.Able to display both
CRT and flat panel simultaneously

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•TTLLCD paneldisplaymode: Panelresolution supportsup to1024 x
768@18 bpp.Supports 18-bit TTLLCD panel
•CRTdisplaymode:Non-interlacedCRT monitorresolutions upto
1280x 1024@256colorsor 1024x 768@16 bpp
1.2.3 Ethernet function
•Chipset:REALTEKRTL8139Ethernetcontroller
•Ethernetinterface: IEEE802.3Ucompatible100/10Base-Tinterface.
Includes software drivers and boot ROM
1.2.4 LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) interface
(SOM-4450FL only)
•Chipset:TISN75LVDS84
•Performance: 18 low-voltage TTL data channels plus clock-in and 3
low-voltage differential data channels plus clock-out. 3.3 V and 250
mW(typical).Meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-644
Note:LVDSonly onSOM-4450FL
1.2.5 Audio function
•Chipset:NSCS5530A
•Audiocontroller:AC97 version2.0 compliantinterface
•Audiointerface: Microphone in, Line in, CD audio in, Line out,
SpeakerL, SpeakerR
1.2.6 TV-out function
•Chipset:CHRONTELCH7003C
•Supports: NTSC,NTSC-EIA(Japan)andPALTVformats, provides
composite, S-video and SCART (optional) outputs via RCA(com-
posite) connector and S-video connector.

Chapter 1 General Information 5
• Supports 640 x 480 and 800 x 600 input resolutions
• Over-scan, under-scan and postion adjustable (Windows 95/98 only)
• Auto detection of TV presence
1.2.7 SSD Support
• 1 CompactFlash socket on board expandable by chipDisk and
externalHDD (BootableCFCHDD)
• 16MBDOC2000 onboard (optional)
1.2.8 Mechanical and environmental
•Dimensions:(LxW):95mmx114mm (3xx"xxxx")
•Weight: 74g
•Operatingtemperature: 0°~ 60°C(32 ~140°F)*
•Storagetemperature: -40°~85°C(-40 ~185°F)
•Operatinghumidity:0% to95% relative humidity, noncondensing
•Powersupplyvoltage:+5 V±5%
•Powerrequirements: Max: 4.0A@5V,
Typical: 1.5A@5V,(with64MBDRAM,
GX1-300 MHz CPU)
* applied conditions

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1.3 Board dimensions
Figure 1-1: SOM-4450 dimensions

Chapter 1 General Information 7
Figure 1-2: SOM-4450 Top view

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CHAPTER
2
Connector Assignments
and Descriptions
This chapter tells how to set up the SOM-
4450 hardware. It includes instructions on
connecting peripherals, switches and
indicators. Make sure you read all the
safety precautions before you begin the
installation procedure.

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2.1 Connector Locations
The board has a number of connectors that allow you to configure
your system to suit your application.
The tables below shows the function of each of the board's connec-
tors:
SOM-4450 Locating Connectors

Chapter 2 Connectors and Pin Assignments 11
2.2 Pin Assignments for X1, X2, X3, X4
connectors
Pleaserefer toSOM-ETXDesignandSpecificationGuide,Chapter2
2.3 Safety precautions
Warning! Alwayscompletely disconnect thepower cord from
yourboard whenever youareworking onit.Do not
make connections while the power is on, because
sensitive electronic components can be damaged by
asudden rush ofpower.
Caution! Alwaysground yourself toremove any staticcharge
beforetouching the board. Modern electronicdevices
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.

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Software Configuration
(optional for SOM-4450)
This chapter details the software configu-
ration information. It shows you how to
configure the SOM-4450 card to match
your application requirements.Award
system BIOS is covered in Chapter 4.
Sections include:
• LCD display configuration
• Connections for two standard LCDs
CHAPTER
3

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3.1 Introduction
The SOM-4450 system BIOS and custom drivers are located in a 256
KB, 32-pin Flash ROM device, designated U17. A single Flash chip
holds the system BIOS and VGA BIOS. The display type can be
configured via software. This method minimizes the number of chips
and eases configuration. You can change the display BIOS simply by
reprogramming the Flash chip.
3.2 Utility CD disk
The SOM-4450 is supplied with a software utility on CD-ROM. This
disk contains the necessary file for setting up the VGAdisplay.
Directories and files on the disk are as follows:
AWDFLASH.EXE
This program allows you to update the BIOS Flash ROM.
4450110.BIN
This binary file contains the system BIOS.
3.3 VGA display software configuration
The SOM-4450 on-board VGA/LCD interface supports an 18-bit TFT
LCD, flat panel displays and traditional analog CRT monitors.The
interface can drive CRT displays with resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 24
bpp. It is also capable of driving color panel displays with resolutions
of 1024 x 768 in 18 bpp. The LCD type is configured completely via the
software utility, so you do not have to set any jumpers. Configure the
LCD type as follows:
AWDFLASH.EXE
4450Vxxx.BIN
Figure 3-1: Contents of the SOM-4450 Series utility disk