Advantech PCM-3110 User manual

CONTENTS
PCM-3110
PCM-3111
PCM-3115B
PC/104 PCMCIA Module
PCM-3110B
PCM-3113
PCM-3114

Copyright Notice
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Acknowledgments
Windows 3.1/95/NT, Flash File System (FFS) and MS-DOS are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
True Flash File System (TFFS) is a registered trademark of M-
Systems Flash Disk Pioneers
PC/AT is a registered trademark of IBM
CardWizard, CardSoft, CardWorks and SystemSoft are registered
trademarks of SystemSoft Corporation
PCMCIA is a registered trademark of Personal Computer Memory
Card Association
Pentium and Pentium Pro are registered trademarks of Intel Corpora-
tion
PC/104 and the PC/104 logo are trademarks of the PC/104 consortium
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective
owners.
Part No. 2007311000 Manual PC/104 PCMCIA Module 1st Edition
Printed in Taiwan July 1997

PC/104 PCMCIA Module User’s Manual
Packing list
Before you begin installing your module, make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:
•1 PC/104 PCMCIA module
•1 user’s manual (this document)
•1 driver disk for Windows 3.1
•PC/104 module mounting supports
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor
or sales representative immediately.

CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Preface
INTRODUCING PCMCIA CARDS
Introduction .............................................................................................i
What are PCMCIA Cards? ......................................................................i
Type I Cards......................................................................................ii
Type II Cards..................................................................................... ii
Type III Cards.................................................................................... ii
SRAM and Flash Memory Cards............................................................ ii
PCMCIA Memory Card Formatting Options ........................................... ii
Formatting SRAM Cards .................................................................. iii
Formatting Flash Cards ................................................................... iii
What is PC/104? ................................................................................... iv
Introduction ...................................................................................... iv
Advantages of PC/104 .....................................................................iv
Chapter 1.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction ........................................................................................ 1-1
Product Models .................................................................................. 1-1
Common Specifications...................................................................... 1-2
Power consumption (typical) ......................................................... 1-2
Environmental specifications ........................................................ 1-2
Dimensions ................................................................................... 1-2
System requirements .................................................................... 1-2
Addressing .................................................................................... 1-2
PCM-3110 .......................................................................................... 1-3
PCM-3110 Specifications .............................................................. 1-3
PCM-3111 (to be used with PCM-3110) ............................................. 1-4
PCM-3111 Specifications .............................................................. 1-4
PCM-3115B ........................................................................................ 1-5
PCM-3115B Specifications............................................................ 1-5
PCM-3110B ........................................................................................ 1-6
PCM-3110B Specifications............................................................ 1-6
PCM-3113 (to be used with PCM-3110B)........................................... 1-7
PCM-3113 Specifications .............................................................. 1-7
PCM-3114 (to be used with PCM-3110B)........................................... 1-7
PCM-3114 Specifications .............................................................. 1-7
PC/104 PCMCIA Module Software..................................................... 1-8

PC/104 PCMCIA Module User’s Manual
Chapter 2.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Introduction ........................................................................................ 2-1
System Requirements (All models) .................................................... 2-1
Setting jumpers .................................................................................. 2-2
PCM-3110 Hardware Installation ....................................................... 2-3
Package Contents Checklist ......................................................... 2-3
PCM-3110 Jumper Settings .......................................................... 2-4
Installation Procedure ................................................................... 2-5
PCM-3111 Hardware Installation........................................................ 2-7
Package Contents Checklist ......................................................... 2-7
Installation Procedure ................................................................... 2-8
PCM-3115B Hardware Installation ..................................................... 2-9
Package Contents Checklist ......................................................... 2-9
PCM-3115B Jumper Settings ...................................................... 2-10
Installation Procedure ..................................................................2-11
Socket Configuration on the PCM-3115B ....................................2-11
PCM-3110B Hardware Installation ................................................... 2-12
Package Contents Checklist ....................................................... 2-12
PCM-3110B Jumper Settings ...................................................... 2-13
Installation Procedure ................................................................. 2-14
PCM-3113 Hardware Installation ..................................................... 2-15
Package Contents Checklist ....................................................... 2-15
Installation Procedure ................................................................. 2-17
PCM-3114 Hardware Installation ..................................................... 2-19
Package Contents Checklist ....................................................... 2-19
Installation Procedure ................................................................. 2-20

CONTENTS
Chapter 3.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Introduction ........................................................................................ 3-1
Installing CardSoft 3.1 for DOS.......................................................... 3-2
SystemSoft CardSoft 3.1 & FFS Installation Guide............................ 3-3
Installing CardWizard for Windows 3.1/3.11 ...................................... 3-5
System Requirements ................................................................... 3-5
CardWizard Installation ................................................................ 3-5
CONFIG.SYS Menu Partitions ...................................................... 3-6
Express Setup............................................................................... 3-6
Custom Installation ....................................................................... 3-6
Typical System File Modifications ...................................................... 3-7
CONFIG.SYS ................................................................................ 3-7
SYSTEM.INI.................................................................................. 3-7
EMM386 Exclusions...................................................................... 3-8
Notes About Your CardWizard Software....................................... 3-8
Installing CardWorks for Windows 95................................................ 3-9
CardWorks Installation.................................................................. 3-9
Installing CardWizard-NT for Windows NT...................................... 3-10
How to Use CardWizard NT........................................................ 3-10
Introduction ..................................................................................3-11
Chapter 4.
USING MEMORY CARDS
Introduction ........................................................................................ 4-1
Memory Card Drive Letter Assignments ............................................ 4-1
Using SRAM Memory Cards .............................................................. 4-2
SRAM Card Beep Codes .............................................................. 4-3
Formatting SRAM Cards ............................................................... 4-3
Making SRAM Cards Bootable ..................................................... 4-3
Deleting Data on an SRAM Card .................................................. 4-4
Using Flash Memory Cards................................................................ 4-4
Flash Memory Card Beep Codes.................................................. 4-5
Formatting Flash Memory Cards................................................... 4-5
Erasing Flash Memory Cards........................................................ 4-6
Booting from Linear Flash Cards ....................................................... 4-7
Using M-Systems PCMCIA Flash Disk - TrueFFS ............................. 4-7
Installing M-Systems TrueFFS software ....................................... 4-8
Formatting your Flash Card as a Bootable Flash Card................. 4-8

PC/104 PCMCIA Module User’s Manual
Chapter 5.
USING I/O CARDS
Introduction ........................................................................................ 5-1
I/O Card Beep Codes......................................................................... 5-2
PCMCIA I/O Card Types .................................................................... 5-2
Modem and Fax/Modem Cards ..................................................... 5-2
PCMCIA Network Cards................................................................ 5-3
PCMCIA LAN Card Software in General....................................... 5-5
Chapter 6.
USING ATA DISK DRIVE CARDS
Introduction ........................................................................................ 6-1
ATA Hard Disk Drive Beep Codes...................................................... 6-1
ATA HDD Drive Letter Assignments (Non bootable) .......................... 6-2
Making ATA HDD/Flash Cards Bootable............................................ 6-4
Bootable ATA Flash Card Letter Assignments .............................. 6-6
Appendix A
CardMaster-104 Pin Assignments
PC/104 Bus Connectors (PCM-3110, 3110B, 3111, 3115B)............... A-1
80-Pin Flat Cable (PCM-3110 and 3111)............................................ A-3
2 x 50-Pin Connectors (PCM-3110B, 3113 and PCM-3114)............... A-5
FDD Cable and FDD Power connector (PCM-3114) .......................... A-8
Floppy drive connector....................................................................... A-9
Power Connector ............................................................................... A-9

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Chapter 1.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction
Until recently, the use of PCMCIA cards has been restricted to portable
computers. Desktop systems rarely included a PCMCIA interface.
If you use a portable computer with a PCMCIA slot, any programs or
data you have on PCMCIA memory cards have to be copied to diskette
before being transferred to your desktop PC, which can be both time
consuming and inconvenient. You may also be using a PCMCIA
modem card, network card and/or ATA hard disk drive with your
portable computer, none of which can be used on a standard desktop
system, resulting in wasted resources and additional inconvenience.
The PC/104 PCMCIA Module series of products is designed to provide
a PCMCIA card interface for desktop PCs in order to facilitate the
transfer of data and sharing of devices between portable computers and
desktop PCs. PC/104 PCMCIA Module complies fully with PCMCIA
v.2.10 and JEIDA v.4.1. specifications, which define the industry
standard for PCMCIA cards. By installing a PC/104 PCMCIA Module
on your desktop system, you will be able to make full use of all data
stored on PCMCIA memory cards and PCMCIA devices on both your
portable and desktop systems.
Product Models
There are six models in the PC/104 PCMCIA Module series and this
manual refers to all models. The hardware configuration of the models
is different and separate instructions for hardware installation are given
for each model. Note that the instructions on software installation and
usage refer to all models. The key features of each model in the PC/104
PCMCIA Module series are described below.

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Common Specifications
Power consumption (typical)
•Voltage: 5 V
•Operating voltage: 350 mA
•Flash voltage: 450 mA
Environmental specifications
•Operating temperature: 0° C to 70° C
•Storage temperature: -20° C to 85° C
•Relative humidity: £90%
Dimensions
•PC-104 controller card: 96 (L) x 90 (W) x 15 (H) mm
•Internal drive: standard 3.5” FDD form factor
System requirements
•PC/AT compatible computer with minimum 640 KB RAM
•MS-DOS 5.0 or newer
•Microsoft Windows 3.0 or newer
Addressing
I/O address: 3E0 - 3E1H
ROM address: C8000 - CFFFF (32 KB)
D8000 - DFFFF (32 KB)
E0000 - E7FFF (32 KB)
E8000 - EFFFF (32 KB)
Memory address: software adjustable, 16 KB mapping for each
socket from D0000 - DFFFF

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PCM-3110
The PCM-3110 model consists of a PC/104 (16-bit) interface module
with one built-in PCMCIA card slot. The PC/104 interface module can
be stacked with other PC/104 modules, mounted on a custom carrier
board or stacked directly on a CPU card. The PCMCIA slot is built into
the interface board. The PCM-3110 model is ideal for users who
require a PCMCIA interface where easy accessibility to the PCMCIA
drive is not required. The PCMCIA slot on the PCM-3110 provides full
support for all Type I, Type II and Type III PCMCIA memory, I/O and
ATA hard disk cards.
PCM-3110 Specifications
•Complies with PCMCIA v. 2.10 and JEIDA v.4.1
•Accepts Type I/II/III PCMCIA cards
•16-bit data bus
•Supports secondary PCMCIA drive PCM-3111 (optional, see
below)
•Programmable 8 KB SMD-type boot Flash BIOS
•Busy and battery status LED
•Single +5 V (@ 70 mA) power supply
•Supports reading/writing Flash cards using FTL and TFFS
•Supports bootable function from linear Flash, ATA hard disk and
ATA Flash cards and SRAM cards

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PCM-3111 (to be used with PCM-3110)
The PCM-3111 model consists of a PC/104 (16-bit) interface module
with one built-in PCMCIA card slot. It can be stacked with the PCM-
3110, with connections being maintained with the 104-pin bus connec-
tor. It can also be mounted on a custom carrier board to form a sepa-
rate stand-alone unit. The PCMCIA slot is built into the interface card.
The PCMCIA slot on the PCM-3111 provides full support for all Type
I, Type II and Type III PCMCIA memory, I/O and ATA hard disk cards.
PCM-3111 Specifications
•Complies with PCMCIA v. 2.10 and JEIDA v.4.1
•Accepts Type I/II/III PCMCIA cards
•16-bit data bus
•80-pin mini connector connects to PCM-3110
•Single +5 V (@ 70 mA) power supply
•Supports all the functions of the PCM-3110

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PCM-3115B
The PCM-3115B model consists of a PC/104 (16-bit) interface module
with two built-in PCMCIA card slots. The PC/104 interface module
can be stacked with other PC/104 modules, mounted on a custom
carrier board or stacked directly on a CPU card. Two PCMCIA slots
are built into the interface board. The PCM-3115B is ideal for users
who require two PCMCIA interface slots where easy accessibility to the
PCMCIA slots is not required. The PCMCIA slots on the PCM-3115B
provides full support for all Type I, Type II and Type III PCMCIA
memory, I/O and ATA hard disk cards.
PCM-3115B Specifications
•Complies with PCMCIA v. 2.10 and JEIDA v.4.1
•Accepts Type I/II/III PCMCIA cards
•16-bit data bus
•Features two PCMCIA drives
•Programmable 32 KB SMD-type boot EEPROM BIOS
•Bootable from linear Flash card or ATA Flash, ATA HDD and
SRAM cards
•Busy status LED
•Single +5 V (@ 70 mA) power supply

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PCM-3110B
The PCM-3110B model consists of a PC/104 (16-bit) interface module
with one built-in PCMCIA card slot. The PC/104 interface module can
be stacked with other PC/104 modules, mounted on a custom carrier
board or stacked directly on a CPU card. The PCMCIA slot is built into
the interface board. The PCM-3110B also features two 50-pin connec-
tors to interface with optional PCMCIA drives that fit in a 3.5” FDD
bay (see PCM-3113 and PCM-3114 below). The PCM-3110B model is
ideal for users who require both an inaccessible PCMCIA drive and an
interface with a second PCMCIA drive that is mounted in a computer’s
FDD bay. The PCMCIA slot on the PCM-3110B provides full support
for all Type I, Type II and Type III PCMCIA memory, I/O and ATA
hard disk cards.
PCM-3110B Specifications
•Complies with PCMCIA v. 2.10 and JEIDA v.4.1
•Accepts Type I/II/III PCMCIA cards
•16-bit data bus
•Supports secondary PCMCIA drives PCM-3113 and PCM-3114
through two 50-pin connectors (optional, see below)
•Programmable 32 KB SMD-type boot Flash BIOS
•Busy status LED
•Single +5 V (@ 70 mA) power supply
•Supports reading/writing Flash cards using FTL and TFFS
•Supports bootable function from linear Flash, ATA hard disk
drive, ATA Flash cards and SRAM cards

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PCM-3113 (to be used with PCM-3110B)
The PCM-3113 is a PCMCIA reader/writer that fits in a 3.5” FDD bay
and can be connected to the PCM-3110B with a 2 x 50-pin flat cable. It
gives you a second PCMCIA slot with the convenience of mounting it
on the front of your case for easy accessibility. All Type I SRAM and
Flash memory cards, Type II I/O device cards and Type III ATA hard
disk drive cards can be used in both slots.
PCM-3113 Specifications
•Same functions as PCM-3110B
•Fits in a 3.5” FDD bay in your computer case
PCM-3114 (to be used with PCM-3110B)
The PCM-3114 is a combination PCMCIA reader/writer and a 1.44
MB floppy disk drive that fits in your computer’s 3.5” FDD bay. It
connects with the PCM-3110B with a 2 x 50-pin flat cable. The PCM-
3114 is ideal for users that require both a PCMCIA and 3.5” FDD
interface to be mounted within their computer’s 3.5” FDD bay.
PCM-3114 Specifications
•Complies with PCMCIA v. 2.10 and JEIDA v.4.1
•Accepts Type I/II/III PCMCIA cards
•Provides one 1.44 FDD drive and one PCMCIA slot within a
housing that mounts in your computer’s 3.5” FDD bay
•Supports SRAM, Flash, ATA Flash, ATA HDD and I/O cards
•Supports reading/writing Flash cards using FTL and TFFS

1-8 PC/104 PCMCIA MODULE
PC/104 PCMCIA Module Software
All of the above models are bundled with your choice of one of the
following PCMCIA software packages from SystemSoft Corporation:
•Cardsoft 3.1 for DOS 5.0 or higher
•CardWizard for Windows 3.1 or higher (default)
•CardWorks for Windows 95
•CardWizard-NT for Windows NT
Additional software is available for purchase separately.
SystemSoft Cardsoft/CardWizard/CardWorks software includes all
the necessary drivers and utilities to enable you to take full advantage
of the capabilities offered by all types of PCMCIA cards. The software
comes with its own install program which automatically configures
your computer to support all functions.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Chapter 2.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Introduction
As we have mentioned, there are six models in the PC/104 PCMCIA
Module series: PCM-3110, PCM-3111, PCM-3115B, PCM-3110B,
PCM-3113 and PCM-3114. The components and hardware installation
procedures are different for all the models, and separate instructions are
provided in this chapter.
Please check to see which model you have purchased before reading
these instructions. Read only the instructions referring to the model you
have purchased and ignore the other instructions.
System Requirements (All models)
Please note that all models in the PC/104 PCMCIA Module series
require a system conforming to the following specifications:
• IBM PC/AT, including all 80286, 80386, 80486, Pentium and
Pentium Pro processor-based computers
• Hard disk drive
• MS-DOS 5.0 or above, Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows
NT
• One PC/104 connector
• One empty 3.5" floppy disk drive bay (PCM-3113 and PCM-3114
only)

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11
11
133
33
3
22
22
2
1 2 3
Setting jumpers
The PCM-3110, PCM-3115B and PCM-3110B requires you to set
jumpers in order to configure the module for your specific application.
A jumper consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often
protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them,
thus completing an electric circuit. Closing a jumper means connecting
the pins with the metal pin, while opening the jumper requires you to
remove the pin.
The jumper settings are represented in this manual with the following
diagrams:
A pair of nonmagnetic, needle-nosed pliers may be helpful when
working with jumpers. In order to prevent an unused jumper from
getting lost, you may leave it inserted on a single jumper pin.
Open Closed Closed 2-3
Open Closed Closed 2-3

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Package Contents Checklist
When you open your PCM-3110 for the first time, first check that all
the following items are present:
•One PCM-3110 PCMCIA module
• Your choice of one of the following PCMCIA software packages
from SystemSoft Corporation: Cardsoft 3.1 for DOS 5.0 or
higher, CardWizard for Windows 3.1 or higher, CardWorks for
Windows 95, Cardwizard-NT for Windows NT. Additional
software is available for purchase separately.
• Spacer and screw
•This user’s manual.
If any of the above items is missing or appears to be damaged in any
way, please consult with the dealer from whom you purchased your unit
immediately.
JP1
J2
J1
PCM-3110
PC/104 PCMCIA module
D1 D2
U6
B1 A1
C0 D0
J3
1 2
JP2
80-pin flat cable connector
D1 LED: Battery LED (Yellow)
D2 LED: Busy LED (Red)
I/O Address: 3E0h/3E1h
IRQ: Interrupt steering for the card status change interrupt
JP2: External power connector
PCM-3110 Hardware Installation

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PCM-3110 Jumper Settings
The PCM-3110 includes one jumper JP1 that must be set before
installation. These jumpers control the BIOS address:
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
JP1
The settings for JP1 are as follows:
Close pins 1-2: Write data to Flash ROM (28C64)
Close pins 3-4: Set BIOS address CA000 - CB000 (8KB)
*Close pins 5-6: Set BIOS address CC000 - CD000 (8KB)
Close pins 7-8: Set BIOS address CE000 - CF000 (8KB)
Close pins 5-6/7-8: Disable Boot ROM function
Note: * denotes default setting (shown above, at left)
Read from
Boot ROM* Write to Boot ROM
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
JP1