Advantech PCM-9342 User manual

User Manual
PCM-9342

PCM-9342 User Manual ii
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Product Warranty (2 years)
Warranty Period
ADVANTECH aims to meet the customer’s expectations for post-sales service and
support; therefore, in addition to offering 2 years global warranty for ADVANTECH’s
standard products, a global extended warranty service is also provided for customers
upon request. ADVANTECH customers are entitled to a complete and prompt repair
service beyond the standard 2 years of warranty.
Standard products manufactured by ADVANTECH are covered by a 2 year global
warranty from the date of shipment. Products covered by extended warranty and
cross-region repair services against defects in design, materials, and workmanship,
are also covered from the date of shipment. All key parts assembled into ADVAN-
TECH system products such as LCD, Touch Screen, Power Supply, and peripherals
etc, will be also covered by the standard 2 year warranty.
Repairs under Warranty
It is possible to obtain a replacement (Cross-Shipment) during the first 30 days of
purchase (45 days for Channel Partners), if the products were purchased directly
from ADVANTECH and the product is DOA (Dead-on-Arrival).
DOA Cross-Shipment excludes any customized and/or build-to-order products. The
Cross-Shipment agreement signed by customers is required for initiating/releasing
cross shipment with ADVANTECH confirmation and verification. The only conditions
for Cross-Shipment are: a) the return must not be damaged, altered or marked, b) all
parts and accessories must be included as originally shipped; and c) proof of pur-
chase must be included. Any returns that do not meet mentioned requirements
above, or any wrong user settings/configurations will be denied, or subject to addi-
tional handling/service charges as determined by the ADVANTECH Repair Service
Department.
For those products which are not DOA, the return fee to an authorized ADVANTECH
repair facility will be at the customers’ expense. The shipping fee for reconstructive
products from ADVANTECH back to customers’ sites will be at ADVANTECH’s
expense.
Exclusions from Warranty
The product is excluded from warranty if:
The product has been found to be defective after expiry of the warranty period.
Warranty has been voided by removal or alternation of product or part identifica-
tion labels.
The product has been misused, abused, or subjected to unauthorized disas-
sembly/modification; placed in an unsuitable physical or operating environment;
improperly maintained by the customer; or failure caused which ADVANTECH is
not responsible whether by accident or other cause. Such conditions will be
determined by ADVANTECH at its sole unfettered discretion.
The product is damaged beyond repair due to a natural disaster such as a light-
ing strike, flood, earthquake, etc.
Product updates/upgrades and tests upon the request of customers who are
without warranty.

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Declaration of Conformity
FCC
This device complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC rules: Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A dig-
ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. The
user is advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance would void the compliance to FCC regula-
tions and therefore, the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Technical Support and Assistance
For more information about this and other Advantech products, please visit our web-
site at:
http://www.advantech.com/
http://www.advantech.com/ePlatform/
For technical support and service, please visit our support website at:
http://support.advantech.com.tw/support/
Additional Information and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at http://www.advantech.com/ where you can find
the latest product information.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech’s customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before you call:
 Product name and serial number
 Description of your peripheral attachments
 Description of your software (operating system, version, application soft-
ware, etc.)
 A complete description of the problem
 The exact wording of any error messages
Caution! There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

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Packing List
Before installation, please ensure the following items have been shipped:
Item Part Number
1 PCM-9342 SBC
1 Startup manual
1 Utility CD
1 mini jumper pack
Cables
Optional accessories
Model Number Description
1700001531 1 Floppy cable
Ordering information
Model Number Description
PCM-9342F-64A1E EVA-X4150 SBC, 64 MB, VGA, LCD, PC/104
PCM-9342L-64A1E EVA-X4150 SBC, 64 MB, w/o Graphic, PC/104
Part Number Description
1700008894 1 SATA cable
1700060202 1 PS/2 Y cable
1700100250 2 COM3/COM4 cable
1700260250 1 x LPT port cable
1701140201 1 COM2 cable
1703100121 1 USB 2 port cable

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Introductin .............................1
1.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................2
1.2 Product Feature ........................................................................................2
1.2.1 General.........................................................................................2
1.2.2 I/O.................................................................................................2
1.2.3 Ethernet ........................................................................................2
1.2.4 Display..........................................................................................2
1.3 Chipset......................................................................................................3
1.3.1 Functional Specification................................................................3
1.3.2 Mechanical Specification ..............................................................4
1.3.3 Electrical Specification..................................................................4
1.3.4 Environmental Specification..........................................................5
Chapter 2 H/W Installation....................................7
2.1 Jumpers ....................................................................................................8
2.1.1 Jumper list.....................................................................................8
2.1.2 Jumper Settings............................................................................8
2.1.3 Jumper description......................................................................10
2.2 Connectors..............................................................................................11
2.2.1 Connector list..............................................................................11
2.2.2 Connector Settings .....................................................................11
2.3 Mechanical..............................................................................................14
2.3.1 Jumper and Connector Location.................................................14
Figure 2.1 Jumper and Connector Layout (Component Side)...14
Figure 2.2 Jumper and Connector Layout (Solder Side)...........14
2.3.2 Board Dimension ........................................................................15
Figure 2.3 Board Dimension Layout (Component Side)............15
Figure 2.4 Board Dimension Layout (Solder Side)....................15
Figure 2.5 Board Dimension Layout (Side)................................16
Chapter 3 BIOS Operation..................................17
3.1 BIOS Introduction....................................................................................18
3.2 BIOS Setup .............................................................................................18
3.2.1 Main Menu..................................................................................19
3.2.2 Standard CMOS Features ..........................................................20
3.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features...........................................................21
3.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features........................................................22
3.2.5 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................23
3.2.6 PC Health Status ........................................................................24
3.2.7 Load Optimized Defaults.............................................................25
3.2.8 Set Password..............................................................................25
3.2.9 Save & Exit Setup.......................................................................27
3.2.10 Quit Without Saving....................................................................27
Chapter 4 PC/104.................................................29
4.1 PC/104....................................................................................................30
Appendix A Pin Assignments ...............................31

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A.1 VGA (CN5).............................................................................................. 32
Table A.1: CN5.......................................................................... 32
A.2 SATA (CN6)............................................................................................ 33
Table A.2: CN6.......................................................................... 33
A.3 SATA (CN7)............................................................................................ 34
Table A.3: CN7.......................................................................... 34
A.4 Internal USB (CN9)................................................................................. 35
Table A.4: CN9.......................................................................... 35
A.5 COM2 (CN11)......................................................................................... 36
Table A.5: CN11........................................................................ 36
A.6 LPT (CN12)............................................................................................. 37
Table A.6: CN12........................................................................ 37
A.7 COM3 (CN14)......................................................................................... 38
Table A.7: CN14........................................................................ 38
A.8 COM4 (CN15)......................................................................................... 39
Table A.8: CN15........................................................................ 39
A.9 24 bits TTL Panel (CN16)....................................................................... 40
Table A.9: CN16........................................................................ 40
A.10 24 bits TTL Panel (CN16)....................................................................... 41
Table A.10:CN16........................................................................ 41
A.11 Inverter Power Output (CN17)................................................................ 42
Table A.11:CN17........................................................................ 42
A.12 18 bits LVDS Panel (CN18).................................................................... 43
Table A.12:CN18........................................................................ 43
A.13 LAN (CN19) ............................................................................................ 44
Table A.13:CN19........................................................................ 44
A.14 ISA -5 V & -12 V Input (CN20)................................................................ 45
Table A.14:CN20........................................................................ 45
A.15 PC104 (CN21) ........................................................................................ 46
Table A.15:CN21........................................................................ 46
Table A.16:CN21........................................................................ 47
Table A.17:CN21........................................................................ 48
Table A.18:CN21........................................................................ 49
A.16 AT Power Input (CN25)........................................................................... 50
Table A.19:CN25........................................................................ 50
A.17 GPIO (CN32) .......................................................................................... 51
Table A.20:CN32........................................................................ 51
A.18 Battery (CN33)........................................................................................ 52
Table A.21:CN33........................................................................ 52
A.19 PS2 (CN34)............................................................................................. 53
Table A.22:CN34........................................................................ 53
A.20 CF (CN35)............................................................................................... 54
Table A.23:CN35........................................................................ 55
A.21 COM1 (CN36)......................................................................................... 56
Table A.24:CN36........................................................................ 56
Appendix B Watchdog Timer................................57
B.1 Watchdog Timer Sample Code............................................................... 58

Chapter 1
1General Introductin
This chapter gives background
information on the PCM-9342.
Sections include:
Introduction
Specifications

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1.1 Introduction
The PCM-9342 is an 3.5” SBC (Single Board Computer) with low power based on
Advantech EVA-X4150 SoC (System on Chip). The PCM-9342, in conjunction with
EVA-X4150 SoC and onboard 64MB SDRAM, supports two USB 2.0 compatible
ports, one 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface, LVDS and TTL interface, and one PC/
104 expansion connector. The PCM-9342 also supports two SATA (transfer from
IDE) and four COM ports.
1.2 Product Feature
1.2.1 General
CPU: Advantech EVA-X4150 SoC
System Chipset: Advantech EVA-X4150 SoC
BIOS: AWARD® 4 Mbit Flash BIOS
System Memory: 64MB onboard SDRAM
SSD: Supports CompactFlash® Card TYPE I/II (shared 1st IDE Channel)
Watchdog Timer: Single chip Watchdog 255-level interval timer, setup by soft-
ware
Expansion Interface: Supports 8/16 bit ISA bus for standard PC/104 device
Battery: 2-pin wafer box for external Battery on board I/O
1.2.2 I/O
I/O Interface: 2 x SATA (100MB/S Transfer from IDE), 1 x KB/mouse, 3 x
RS232, 1 x RS232/422/485, 1 x LPT, 1 x FDD(share with LPT)
USB: 2 x USB 2.0 compliant Ports
IrDA: N/A
GPIO: 8-bit general purpose input/output
1.2.3 Ethernet
Chipset: Realtek RTL 8100CL
Speed: 10/100 Mbps
Interface: 1 x RJ45
Standard: IEEE 802.3/802.3u compliant
1.2.4 Display
Chipset: SMI SM712 2D graphic Chip (built-in 4MB display memory)
Memory Size: Built-in 4MB display memory on SMI SM712
Resolution: CRT Display mode: pixel resolution up to 1024 x 768 at 85-Hz and
1024 x 768 at 75-Hz LCD Display mode
LCD Interface: 1 x 24-bit TTL (Alternative with LVDS)
LVDS: 1x18-bit LVDS (Alternative with TTL)
Dual Simultaneous Display: CRT+TTL or CRT + LVDS

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1.3 Chipset
1.3.1 Functional Specification
1.3.1.1 Processor Chipset
1.3.1.2 Other Chipsets
Processor
Advantech Em’Core EVA-X4150 SoC
Embedded 32-bit X86-based SoC
Build-in PCI, ISA, IDE, Ethernet Mac,USB on Chip
Operating frequency 133 MHz
Core Voltage: 1.8 V ± 5%
Power consumption approximates 0.8 Watt
27 mm * 27 mm * 2.23 mm PBGA 456balls
Graphic and
Video Controllers
SMI SM712 2D graphic Chip
CRT:SMI 2D graphic chip supports 1024 x 768 @ 24 bit true
color
TTL: SMI 2D graphic chip supports 1024 x 768 @ 18 bit TFT
LCD Panel
LVDS:TTL to 18 bit LVDS
LVDS connector: Hirose DF13 type 20 pin
TTL connector: Hirose DF13 type 40 pin
CRT connector: D-SUB15 at coastline
LAN
Realtek RTL 8100CL
Integrated IEEE 802.3/802.3u compliant
Support 10 Mbps/100 Mbps
Connectors:
Phone Jack RJ45 8P 90D(F)
Serial Ports
Advantech EV-X4150 SoC and SMSC SCH 3114 supports (LPC
Super I/O).
2 full function serial ports by EVA-X4150 SoC
2 full function serial ports by SMSC SCH 3114
High Speed NS16C550A Compatible UARTs with Data rates
to 1.5 Mbps
Support IRQ Sharing among serial ports
Connectors:
COM1: (RS-232) 1x DB9 at coastline
COM2: (RS-232/422/485) 1 x 2.0 mm box header
COM3~4: (RS-232) 2 x 2.0 mm box header
Parallel Port
SMSC SCH 3114 supports (LPC Super I/O)
One Parallel Port.
SPP/EPP (1.7,1.9) / ECP (IEEE 1284 Compliant) mode.
Connector:
Box header 13 * 2P (M) 2.0 mm

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1.3.2 Mechanical Specification
1.3.2.1 Dimension(mm)
L146.12 mm * W101.57 mm
1.3.2.2 Height on Top(mm)
13 mm (PS/2 Connector)
1.3.2.3 Height on Bottom(mm)
8.1 mm (CF Socket)
1.3.2.4 Weight
Net weight: 137 g
Gross weight: 453 g
1.3.3 Electrical Specification
1.3.3.1 Power Supply Voltage
Voltage requirement with AT Power:
+12 V DC +/-5%
+5 V DC +/-5%
1.3.3.2 Power Supply Current
Supply Current (Typical)
CPU: Advantech Em’Core EVA-X4150 RAM:133 MHz 64 MB SDRAM
1.3.3.3 RTC Battery
Typical Voltage: 3.0 V
Nomal discharge capacity: 210 mAh
Keyboard/Mouse
Connectors
SMSC SCH 3114 supports (LPC Super I/O)
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse interface
Connector: Mini-Din 6P at coastline
GPIO
SMSC SCH 3114 supports (LPC Super I/O)
8 I/O Pins
5 V tolerance I/Os
Connectors:
10 pins 2.0 mm pin header
Battery Backup 2 pin wafer box for external Battery on board
AT
5 V 12 V 3.3 V
DOS 1.18 A 0 A 0 A

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1.3.4 Environmental Specification
1.3.4.1 Operating Humidity
0% ~ 90% Relative Humidity, non-condensing
1.3.4.2 Operating temperature
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60° C (32 ~ 140° F)
1.3.4.3 Storage Humidity
Standard products (0~60° C)
Relative Humidity: 95% @ 60° C
1.3.4.4 Storage temperature
Standard products (0~60° C)
Storage temperature: -20 ~ 70° C

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Chapter 2
2H/W Installation
This chapter explains the setup
procedures of the PCM-9342 hard-
ware, including instructions on
setting jumpers and connecting
peripherals, switches, indicators
and mechanical drawings. Be sure
to read all safety precautions
before you begin the installation
procedure.

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2.1 Jumpers
2.1.1 Jumper list
2.1.2 Jumper Settings
J1 LCD Power
J2 COM2 Setting
J3 HDD & PWR LED Setting
J4 CPU CLK Setting
J5 CPU CLK Setting
J6 CPU CLK Setting
J1 LCD Power
Part Number 1653003101
Footprint JH3X1V-2M
Description PIN HEADER 3*1P 180D(M) 2.0mm DIP SQUARE W/O Pb
Setting Function
(1-2) +5 V
(2-3)* +3.3 V
*: Default
J2 COM2 Setting
Part Number 1653003260
Footprint JH3X2S-2M
Description PIN HEADER 3*2P 180D(M) 2.0mm SMD SOUARE PIN
Setting Function
(1-2)* RS232
(3-4) RS485
(5-6) RS422
*: Default

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J3 HDD & PWR LED Setting
Part Number 1653000014
Footprint JH2X2S-2M
Description PIN HEADER 2*2P 180D SMD MALE SQUARE 2.00mm
Setting Function
(1-2) (3-4)* IDE (Yellow) Power (Green)
(1-3) (2-4) IDE(Green) Power (Yellow)
*: Default
J4-J6 CPU CLK Setting
Part Number 1653003101
Footprint JH3X1V-2M
Description PIN HEADER 3*1P 180D(M) 2.0mm DIP SQUARE W/O Pb
Setting Function
(2-3)(2-3)(2-3) 66MHz CPU/SDRAM Frequency
(2-3)(2-3)(1-2) 100 MHz
(2-3)(1-2)(2-3)* 133 MHz
(2-3)(1-2)(1-2) 150 MHz w 37.5 MHz PCI
(1-2)(2-3)(2-3) 150 MHz w 30 MHz PCI
(1-2)(2-3)(1-2) 166 MHz
*: Default

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2.1.3 Jumper description
You may configure your card to match the needs of your application by setting jump-
ers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electric circuit. 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.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows.
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have
any doubts about the best hardware configuration for yourm application, contact your
local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes. Generally,
you simply need a standard cable to make most connections.
Setting Function
1-2 +5 V
2-3 +3.3 V
Warning! To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the power supply
before setting .Clear CMOS. Before turning on the power supply, set the
jumper back to .3.0 V Battery On.
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2.2 Connectors
2.2.1 Connector list
2.2.2 Connector Settings
2.2.2.1 VGA/LCD/LVDS interface connections
The board’s PCI VGA interface can drive conventional CRT displays and is capable
of driving a wide range of flat panel displays, including passive LCD and active LCD
displays. The board has connectors to support these displays: one for standard CRT
VGA monitors, one for flat panel displays, and one for LVDS type LCD panels.
2.2.2.2 CRT display connector (CN5)
The CRT display connector is a 15-pin D-SUB connector used for conventional CRT
displays.
2.2.2.3 SATA Connector (CN6, CN7)
PCM-9342 supports Serial ATA via two connectors (CN6, CN7). Data transfer rates
up to 100 MB/s are possible, enabling very fast data and file transfer, and indepen-
dent DMA operation on two ports.
2.2.2.4 USB connectors (CN9)
The board provides up to two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports. This gives complete
plug and play capability. The USB interfaces comply with USB specification Rev.
2.0which supports 480 Mbps transfer rate, and are fuse protected 5 x 2 pin 180D (M)
connectors for internal 2 x USB connectors at CN9.You will need an adapter cable if
you use a standard USB connector. The adapter cable has a 5 x2-pin connector with
foolproof protection for incorrect plug-in on one end and a USB connector on the
other.
CN5 VGA
CN6 SATA
CN7 SATA
CN9 Internal USB
CN11 COM2
CN12 LPT
CN14 COM3
CN15 COM4
CN16 24 bits TTL Panel
CN17 Inverter Power Output
CN18 18 bits LVDS Panel
CN19 LAN
CN20 ISA -5V & -12V Input
CN21 PC104
CN25 AT Power Input
CN32 GPIO
CN33 Battery
CN34 PS2
CN35 CF
CN36 COM1

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2.2.2.5 Parallel port connector (CN12)
Normally, the parallel port is used to connect the card to a printer. The board includes
a multi-mode (ECP/EPP/SPP) parallel port accessed via CN12 and a 26-pin flat-
cable connector. You will need an adapter cable if you use a traditional DB-25 con-
nector. The adapter cable has a 26-pin connector on one end, and a DB-25 connec-
tor on the other.
The parallel port is designated as LPT1, and can be disabled in the system BIOS
setup.
The parallel port interrupt channel is designated to be IRQ7.
You can select ECP/EPP DMA channel via BIOS setup.
2.2.2.6 TTL LCD panel connector (CN16)
The board supports 24bit TTL LCD panel displays.
Users can connect to an 24bit TTL LCD on it.
2.2.2.7 LVDS LCD panel connector (CN18)
The board supports 18bit LVDS LCD panel displays.
Users can connect to an 18bit LVDS LCD on it.
2.2.2.8 COM port connector (CN11, CN14, CN15, CN36)
The PCM-9342 provides 4 serial ports (COM1, COM3 & COM4: RS-232; COM2: RS-
232/422/485) in one DB-9 connector (CN36) for COM1 and one 7*2P pin header
(CN11) for COM2 and two 5*2P pin header(CN14, CN15) for COM3 & COM4. It pro-
vides connections for serial devices (a mouse, etc.) or a communication network.
You can find the pin assignments for the COM port connector in Appendix A.
2.2.2.9 COM RS-232/422/485 setting (J2)
COM2 can be configured to operate in RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 mode.
This is done via J2.
2.2.2.10 Ethernet configuration
The board is equipped with 1 high performance 32-bit PCI-bus Ethernet interface
which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 10/100Mbps. It is supported by all major net-
work operating systems.
2.2.2.11 100Base-T connector (CN19)
100Base-T connections are made via the on-board RJ-45 connector.
2.2.2.12 PC/104 Connector (CN21)
PCM-9342 supports full ISA compatible functions via PC/104 connector (CN21).
Socket2: 20 x 2 (F) 2.54 mm 51.86 mm x 5.01 mm x 11.45 mm p = 3.40 mm
Socket3: 32 x 2 (F) 2.54 mm 82.34 mm x 5.01 mm x 11.45 mm p = 3.40 mm
PC/104 negative voltage: One 3 x 1-pin wafer box (CN20) supports -5 V/-12 V power
input for ISA devices.
2.2.2.13 Power connectors
Main power connector, +5 V, +12 V (CN25).
J2 COM2 Setting
Setting Function
(1-2) RS232
(3-4) RS485
(5-6) RS422