Advantech PCA-6008G2 User manual

User Manual
PCA-6008G2
Socket 479 Pentium© M/
Celeron© M Processor Card with
VGA/ Dual Gigabit LAN/ HISA/
DVI (533/400 MHz FSB)

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2008
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted
in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co.,
Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How-
ever, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringe-
ments of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
Intel®, Pentium® M and Celeron® are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft Windows® and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized 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’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced 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 onscreen 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.
Part No. 200K600800 Edition 1
Printed in Taiwan March 2008

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Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions
for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In
order to protect the product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)
and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclo-
sure products.
FCC Class A
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide 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 equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find
the latest information about the product.
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 software,
etc.)
–A complete description of the problem
–The exact wording of any error messages
Table 1.1: PCA-6008 Comparison Table
Model PCA-6008VG-06A1E PCA-6008G2-00A1E
VGA: Intel 915GME Integrated
VGA controller onboard
yes yes
LAN 1: Realtek 8111B
10/100/1000Base-T
yes yes
LAN 2: Realtek 8111B
10/100/1000Base-T
no yes
USB 2.0 port 4 8
COM port 2 6
LVDS function no yes
DVI function no yes

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Table 1.2: PCA-6008 DDR memory compatibility table
Brand Size Speed ECC Vendor PN Advan
tech
PN
Memory
Apacer 1GB DDR2
533
N 78.01066.400 NA SAMSUNG K4T51083QB-ZKD5
(128x4)
UG 512MB DDR2
400
N UG64T6400K8DU
-4AM
NA Micron 4WB42 D9CHL (64x8)
1GB DDR2
400
N UG12T6400L8DU-
4AM
NA ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E (64x8)
Tran-
scend
256MB DDR2
533
N TS32MLQ64V5F NA SAMSUNG 443 K4T56083QF-GCD5
(32x8)
512MB DDR2
533
N TS64MLQ64V5J NA ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E (64x8)
1GB DDR2
533
N TS128MLQ64V5J NA ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E (64x8)
DSL 512MB DDR2
533
NNA NA Infineon HYB18T512 800AF37
FSS43331 (64x8)
1GB DDR2
533
NNA NA ELPIDA E5108AE-5C-E (64x8)
Apacer
(RoHS)
512MB DDR2
533
N 78.91G66.420 NA ELPIDA E5108AG-5C-E (64x8)
1GB DDR2
533
N 78.01G66.420 NA ELPIDA E5108AG-5C-E (64x8)
512MB DDR2
667
N 78.91G92.420 NA ELPIDA E5108AG-6E-E (64x8)
1GB DDR2
667
N 78.01G92.420 NA ELPIDA E5108AG-6E-E (64x8)
Tran-
scend
(RoHS)
256MB DDR2
533
N TS32MLQ64V5M 96D2-
256M5
33NN-
TR
Infineon HYB18T512160AF3.7
3VV21710 (32x16)
512MB DDR2
533
N TS64MLQ64V5J 96D2-
512M5
33NN-
TR1
SEC K4T51083QC ZCD5 (64X8)
1GB DDR2
533
N TS128MLQ64V5J 96D2-
1G533
NN-
TR1
SEC K4T51083QC ZCD5 (64X8)
512MB DDR2
667
N TS64MLQ64V6J 96D2-
512M6
67NN-
TR
SEC K4T51083QC ZCE6 (64x8)
512MB DDR2
667
N TS64MLQ64V6J Micron 5XB32D9DCL (64x8)
1GB DDR2
667
N TS2QNJ23450-6S SEC K4T51083QE ZCE6 (64x8)
DSL 1GB DDR2
667
NNA NA ELPIDA E5108AGBG-6E-E (64x8)

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Packing List
Before setting up the system, check that the items listed below are included and in
good condition. If any item does not accord with the table, please contact your dealer
immediately.
1 PCA-6008 Pentium M/ Celeron processor-based single board computer
1 PCA-6008 Startup Manual
1 CD with driver utility and manual (in PDF format)
1 FDD cable P/N: 1700340640
1 Ultra ATA 66/100 HDD cables P/N: 1701400452
2 Serial ATA HDD data cables P/N: 1700003194
2 Serial ATA HDD power cables P/N: 1703150102
1 Printer (parallel) port & COM port cable kit P/N: 1700060305
1 Dual COM port cable kit G2 version only) P/N: 1701092300
1 Y cable for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse P/N: 1700060202
1 Four-USB port cables P/N:1700008461
Jumper pack P/N:9689000068
1 ATX 12V power converter cable P/N: 170304015K
1 USB wire P/N: 1700007371
Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip-
ment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.

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14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
15. The power cord or plug is damaged.
16. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
17. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
18. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the
user's manual.
19. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
20. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
21. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C
(140° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
22. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
23. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982
is no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

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Wichtige Sicherheishinweise
1. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie
Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch
zur Reinigung.
4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht
zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen
oder Fallen könnte Verletzungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen zur Luftzirkulation die das Gerät vor überhit-
zung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daB diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim. AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand darüber fallen kann. Es
sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu beachten.
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom
Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung
vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in
das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag aus-
lösen.
13. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen
Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen
und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
15. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
16. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
17. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
18. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder
Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
19. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
20. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
21. VOSICHT: Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgemaben Austausch der Batterie.Ersatz
nur durch densellben order einem vom Hersteller empfohlene-mahnlichen Typ.
Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien navh Angaben des Herstellers.
22. ACHTUNG: Es besteht die Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie auf nicht fach-
männische Weise gewechselt wird. Verfangen Sie die Batterie nur gleicher oder
entsprechender Type, wie vom Hersteller empfohlen. Entsorgen Sie Batterien
nach Anweisung des Herstellers.
23. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt
70dB(A) oder weiger.
Haftungsausschluss: Die Bedienungsanleitungen wurden entsprechend der IEC-
704-1 erstellt. Advantech lehnt jegliche Verantwortung für die Richtigkeit der in
diesem Zusammenhang getätigten Aussagen ab.

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Safety Precaution - Static Electricity
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from
damage.
To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis
before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other
cards while the PC is on.
Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush
of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive elec-
tronic components.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration......................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................ 3
1.3.1 System .......................................................................................... 3
1.3.2 Memory ......................................................................................... 3
1.3.3 Input/Output .................................................................................. 3
1.3.4 VGA Interface ............................................................................... 3
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN ................................................................................ 4
1.3.6 Industrial Features ........................................................................ 4
1.3.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications.............................. 4
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors .......................................................................... 4
Table 1.1: Jumpers...................................................................... 5
Table 1.2: Connectors ................................................................. 5
1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector Locations...................................... 6
Figure 1.1: Jumper and Connector locations................................ 6
1.6 PCA-6008 Block Diagram ........................................................................ 7
Figure 1.2: .................................................................................... 7
1.7 Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 7
1.8 Jumper Settings ........................................................................................ 8
1.8.1 How to Set Jumpers...................................................................... 8
1.8.2 CMOS Clear (CMOS1) ................................................................. 8
Table 1.3: JLVDS1 ...................................................................... 8
1.8.3 Watchdog Timer Output (JWDT1) ................................................ 8
Table 1.4: Watchdog timer output (JWDT1) ................................ 9
1.8.4 JSETCOM2 (RS232/422/485 Jumper Setting (JSETCOM2))....... 9
1.9 System Memory ........................................................................................ 9
1.9.1 CPU FSB and Memory Speed .................................................... 10
1.9.2 Dual Channel Configuration........................................................ 10
1.10 Memory Installation Procedures.............................................................. 10
1.11 Processor Installation.............................................................................. 10
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals ....................11
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 12
2.2 1st (IDE1) IDE Connector ....................................................................... 12
2.3 Floppy Drive Connector (FDD1).............................................................. 12
2.4 Parallel Port (LPT1)................................................................................. 13
2.5 USB Ports (USB12, USB34, USB56, USB78) ........................................ 14
2.6 VGA Connector (VGA1) .......................................................................... 14
2.7 DVI Connector (DVI1) ............................................................................. 15
2.8 Ethernet Connector (LAN1, LAN2).......................................................... 15
2.9 Serial Ports (COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6 )................. 16
2.10 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector (KBMS1) ........................................... 16
2.11 External Keyboard Connector (KBMS2) ................................................. 17
2.12 CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN1)............................................................ 17
2.13 Front Panel Connectors (JFP1, JFP2, JFP3).......................................... 17
2.13.1 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1 / PWR_SW)................................ 18
2.13.2 Reset (JFP1 / RESET)................................................................ 18
2.13.3 HDD LED (JFP2 / HDDLED)....................................................... 18
2.13.4 SM Bus Connector (JFP2 / SNMP)............................................. 18
2.13.5 External Speaker (JFP2 / SPEAKER)......................................... 18
2.13.6 Power LED and Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP3 /
PWR_LED&KEY LOCK) ............................................................. 18

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Table 2.1: ATX power supply LED status (No support for AT pow-
er .............................................................................. 19
2.14 ATX Feature Connector (JATXF1).......................................................... 19
2.15 AC-97 Audio Interface (AC-97) ............................................................... 19
2.16 Serial ATA Interface (SATA1, SATA2).................................................... 20
2.17 Auxiliary 4-pin Power Connector (ATX12V1).......................................... 20
2.18 Hardware Monitor Alarm (JWDT1+JOBS1+JIR1)................................... 20
Table 2.2: Hardware Monitor Alarm (JOBS1) setting ................ 21
2.19 Case Open Connector (JCASE1) ........................................................... 21
2.20 LAN1 and LAN2 LED (LANLED1)........................................................... 22
2.21 GPIO Pin Header (GPI01) ...................................................................... 22
2.22 LVDS Connector (LVDS1) ...................................................................... 22
2.23 LVDS Jumper (JLVDS1) ......................................................................... 23
2.24 LVDS Invert (VP1) .................................................................................. 23
Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup ............................ 25
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 26
3.1.1 CMOS RAM Auto-backup and Restore ...................................... 26
3.2 Entering Setup ....................................................................................... 26
Figure 3.1 Award BIOS Setup initial screen .............................. 26
3.3 Standard CMOS Setup ........................................................................... 27
Figure 3.2 Standard CMOS Features Screen ........................... 27
3.3.1 Date ............................................................................................ 27
3.3.2 The Date Format is <Week>, <Month>, <Day>, <Year>. ........... 27
3.3.3 Time............................................................................................ 27
3.3.4 IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave ................................................... 27
3.3.5 Drive A / Drive B ......................................................................... 27
3.3.6 Halt On........................................................................................ 28
3.3.7 Memory....................................................................................... 28
3.4 Advanced BIOS Features ....................................................................... 28
Figure 3.3 Advanced BIOS features screen .............................. 28
3.4.1 CPU Features ............................................................................. 28
3.4.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority ............................................................... 29
3.4.3 Virus Warning ............................................................................. 29
3.4.4 CPU L1 & L2 Cache ................................................................... 29
3.4.5 Quick Power On Self Test .......................................................... 29
3.4.6 First/Second/Third Boot Device .................................................. 29
3.4.7 Boot Other Device ...................................................................... 29
3.4.8 Swap Floppy Drive...................................................................... 29
3.4.9 Boot Up Floppy Seek.................................................................. 29
3.4.10 Boot Up NumLock Status ........................................................... 29
3.4.11 Gate A20 Option......................................................................... 29
3.4.12 Typematic Rate Setting .............................................................. 29
3.4.13 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) ...................................................... 29
3.4.14 Typematic Delay (msec) ............................................................. 30
3.4.15 Security Option ........................................................................... 30
3.4.16 APIC Mode ................................................................................. 30
3.4.17 MPS Version Control For OS...................................................... 30
3.5 Advanced Chipset Features.................................................................... 31
Figure 3.4 Advanced chipset features screen ........................... 31
3.5.1 DRAM Timing Selectable............................................................ 31
3.5.2 CAS Latency Time...................................................................... 31
3.5.3 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay ...................................................... 31
3.5.4 DRAM RAS# Precharge ............................................................. 31
3.5.5 Precharge Delay (t RAS) ............................................................ 32
3.5.6 System Memory Frequency........................................................ 32
3.5.7 System BIOS Cacheable ............................................................ 32
3.5.8 Video BIOS Cacheable............................................................... 32

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3.5.9 Memory Hole At 15M-16M .......................................................... 32
3.5.10 PCI-Express Root Port Func....................................................... 32
3.5.11 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size......................................................... 32
3.5.12 DVMT Mode................................................................................ 32
3.5.13 DVMT/ FIXED Memory Size ....................................................... 32
3.5.14 Boot Display................................................................................ 33
3.5.15 LVDS Panel Type ....................................................................... 33
3.5.16 Init Display First .......................................................................... 33
3.6 Integrated Peripherals............................................................................. 33
Figure 3.5 Integrated peripherals............................................... 33
Figure 3.6 On-Chip IDE Device ................................................. 34
3.6.1 IDE HDD Block Mode ................................................................. 34
3.6.2 IDE DMA Transfer Access .......................................................... 34
3.6.3 On-Chip IDE Device.................................................................... 34
3.6.4 On-Chip Serial ATA .................................................................... 34
Figure 3.7 Onboard Device........................................................ 35
3.6.5 USB Controller ............................................................................ 35
3.6.6 USB 2.0 Controller ...................................................................... 35
3.6.7 USB Keyboard/Mouse Support................................................... 35
3.6.8 AC-97 Audio................................................................................ 35
3.6.9 Onboard LAN1 Control ............................................................... 35
Figure 3.8 Super I/O Device ...................................................... 36
3.6.10 Onboard FDC Controller ............................................................. 36
3.6.11 Onboard Serial Port 1 ................................................................. 36
3.6.12 Onboard Serial Port 2 ................................................................. 36
3.6.13 UART Mode Select ..................................................................... 36
3.6.14 RxD, TxD Active.......................................................................... 36
3.6.15 IR Transmission Delay................................................................ 36
3.6.16 UR2 Duplex Mode....................................................................... 36
3.6.17 Use IR Pins ................................................................................. 36
3.6.18 Onboard Parallel Port ................................................................. 37
3.6.19 Parallel Port Mode ...................................................................... 37
3.6.20 EPP Mode Select........................................................................ 37
3.6.21 ECP Mode Use DMA .................................................................. 37
3.7 Power Management Setup...................................................................... 38
Figure 3.9 Power management setup screen (1) ...................... 38
3.7.1 PCI Express PM Function........................................................... 38
3.7.2 Power Supply Type..................................................................... 38
3.7.3 ACPI Function............................................................................. 38
3.7.4 Power Management.................................................................... 38
Table 3.1: d HDD Power Down = 15 min................................... 38
Table 3.2: ,Power Saving .......................................................... 38
3.7.5 Video Off Method ........................................................................ 39
3.7.6 Video Off In Suspend.................................................................. 39
3.7.7 Suspend Type............................................................................. 39
3.7.8 Modem Use IRQ ......................................................................... 39
3.7.9 Suspend Mode............................................................................ 39
3.7.10 HDD Power Down....................................................................... 39
3.7.11 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN............................................................... 39
3.7.12 PowerOn by Modem ................................................................... 39
3.7.13 PowerOn by LAN ........................................................................ 39
3.7.14 PowerOn by Alarm...................................................................... 39
3.7.15 Primary IDE 0.............................................................................. 39
3.8 PnP/PCI Configurations .......................................................................... 40
Figure 3.10PnP/PCI configurations screen................................. 40
3.8.1 PNP OS Installed ........................................................................ 40
3.8.2 Reset Configuration Data............................................................ 40
3.8.3 Resources Controlled By ............................................................ 40
3.8.4 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop.............................................................. 40
3.8.5 Maximum Payload Size .............................................................. 40

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3.9 PC Health Status .................................................................................... 41
Figure 3.11PC Health Status Screen ......................................... 41
3.9.1 Case Open Warning ................................................................... 41
3.9.2 CPU Warning Temperature ........................................................ 41
3.9.3 Current CPU Temperature.......................................................... 41
3.9.4 CPU FAN Speed......................................................................... 41
3.9.5 VCORE and Other Voltages ....................................................... 41
3.9.6 Shutdown Temperature .............................................................. 41
3.10 Frequency / Voltage Control ................................................................... 42
Figure 3.12Spread Spectrum Control screen ............................. 42
3.10.1 Spread Spectrum........................................................................ 42
3.11 Password Setting .................................................................................... 42
3.12 Save & Exit Setup ................................................................................... 43
3.13 Exit Without Saving................................................................................. 43
Chapter 4 Chipset Software Install Utility ........ 45
4.1 Before you Begin .................................................................................... 46
4.2 Introduction ............................................................................................. 46
4.3 Windows XP Driver Setup....................................................................... 46
Chapter 5 VGA Setup ......................................... 51
5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 52
5.2 Windows XP Driver Setup....................................................................... 52
Chapter 6 LAN Configuration ............................ 55
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 56
6.2 Features.................................................................................................. 56
6.3 Installation............................................................................................... 56
6.4 Win XP Driver Setup (Realtek RTL8111B) ............................................. 57
Chapter 7 USB 2.0 Configuration...................... 59
7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 60
7.2 Features.................................................................................................. 60
7.3 Installation............................................................................................... 60
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog............ 61
A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................................................... 62
Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers....................................... 64
Appendix B Programming the GPIO .................... 69
B.1 Sample Code .......................................................................................... 70
Appendix C Pin Assignments............................... 73
C.1 IDE Hard Drive Connector (IDE1)........................................................... 74
Table C.1: IDE hard drive connector (IDE1) .............................. 74
C.2 Floppy Drive Connector (FDD1) ............................................................. 75
Table C.2: Floppy drive connector (FDD1) ................................ 75

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C.3 Parallel Port Connector (LPT1) ............................................................... 76
Table C.3: Parallel port connector (CN4) ................................... 76
C.4 USB Connector (USB12, USB34, USB56, USB78) ................................ 76
Table C.4: USB1/USB2 connector (USB12) .............................. 76
C.5 VGA Connector (VGA1) .......................................................................... 77
Table C.5: VGA connector (CN7)............................................... 77
C.6 DVI connector(DVI1) .............................................................................. 78
Table C.6: DVI connector(DVI1) ............................................... 78
C.7 RS-232 Serial Port (COM1, COM2) ........................................................ 78
Table C.7: RS-232 Serial Port (COM1, COM2) ......................... 78
C.8 PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Connnector (KBMS1) ........................................ 79
Table C.8: PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse connector (KBMS1) ............ 79
C.9 External Keyboard Connector (KBMS2) ................................................. 79
Table C.9: External keyboard connector (KBMS2) .................... 79
C.10 CPU Fan Power Connector (CPUFAN1) ................................................ 80
Table C.10:CPU Fan Power Connector (CPUFAN1).................. 80
C.11 Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP2) .................................... 80
Table C.11: Power LED and keylock conn (JFP2)...................... 80
C.12 External Speaker Connector (JFP2/ SPEAKER) .................................... 80
Table C.12:External Speaker Connector (JFP2/SPEAKER) ...... 80
C.13 Reset Connector (JFP1/ RESET) ........................................................... 81
Table C.13:Reset connector (JFP1/ RESET) ............................. 81
C.14 HDD LED Connector (JFP2/ HDDLED) .................................................. 81
Table C.14:HDD LED connector (JFP2/ HDDLED) .................... 81
C.15 ATX Feature Connector (JATXF1).......................................................... 81
Table C.15:ATX feature connector (JATXF1)............................. 81
C.16 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1/ PWR_SW))............................................ 82
Table C.16:ATX soft power switch (JFP1/ PWR_SW)................ 82
C.17 H/W Monitor Alarm (JOBS1) ................................................................... 82
Table C.17:H/W monitor alarm (JOBS1)..................................... 82
C.18 AC-97 Audio Interface (AC-97) .............................................................. 82
Table C.18:AC-97 Audio Interface (AC-97) ................................ 82
C.19 SM Bus Connector (JFP2/ SNMP).......................................................... 83
Table C.19:SM Bus Connector (JFP2/ SNMP) ........................... 83
C.20 Case Open Connector (JCASE) ............................................................. 83
Table C.20:Case Open ConnectorJ (CASE)............................... 83
C.21 LAN1 and LAN2 connector (LANLED1) .................................................. 83
Table C.21:LAN1 and LAN2 connector (LANLED1) ................... 83
C.22 GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1)..................................................................... 84
Table C.22:GPIO pin header (GPIO1)........................................ 84
C.23 LVDS Connector (LVDS1) ...................................................................... 84
Table C.23:LVDS Connector (LVDS1)........................................ 84
C.24 LVDS Power Jumper (JLVDS1) .............................................................. 85
Table C.24:LVDS Power Jumper (JLVDS1) ............................... 85
C.25 LVDS Invert (VP1)................................................................................... 86
Table C.25:LVDS Invert (VP1).................................................... 86
C.26 System I/O Ports ..................................................................................... 87
Table C.26:System I/O ports....................................................... 87
C.27 DMA Channel Assignments .................................................................... 87
Table C.27:DMA channel assignments....................................... 87
C.28 Interrupt Assignments ............................................................................. 88
Table C.28:Interrupt assignments............................................... 88
C.29 1st MB Memory Map ............................................................................... 88
Table C.29:1st MB memory map ................................................ 88
C.30 PCI Bus Map ........................................................................................... 88
Table C.30:PCI bus map............................................................. 88

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1Hardware
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1.1 Introduction
The PCA-6008 is designed with the Intel 915GME chipset and ICH6M (I/O controller)
to support the 533/400 MHz Front Side Bus, Intel Pentium M/Celeron M processor,
with high speed/high capacity, dual channel DDRII 400/533 memory, and high perfor-
mance I/O functions such as dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, Serial/Parallel ATA ports,
and a PCI-Express host interface for LAN. In compliance with PICMG 1.0 specifica-
tion, the PCA-6008 can be used with a wide choice of existing PCI/ISA backplanes to
meet the versatile requirements of industrial applications.
The PCA-6008 is designed to deliver high performance for industrial applications. It
uses Intel’s long-life 915GME and ICH6M chipsets, and with the Socket 479 its sup-
port varies between the Pentium M and Celeron processor based on different appli-
cations. It has 2 DIMM sockets in two separated memory channels. It accepts up to
2GB DDRII 400/533 SDRAM memory, enough for most applications. The PCA-6008
features single/dual Gigabit Ethernet network interface(s). With the Realtek 8111B
GbE controller designed-in, the PCA-6008 implements the PCI Express host inter-
face (PCI-E X1) in LAN connections with a maximum throughput of 2Gbps for heavy-
duty industrial network applications. The Intel 915GME integrated VGA controller
provides superior 3D performance with the unique Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
900. Two Serial ATA ports (up to 150MB/s) allow the use of thin and long SATA
cables for storage devices, eliminating cabling issues inside the industrial-grade
chassis. In addition, the PCA-6008 also provides most of the popular I/O interfaces
such as eight USB 2.0 ports, AC-97 audio interface, 6 RS-232 ports, one enhanced
parallel port and a floppy disk interface.
The PCA-6008 is designed with reliability considerations to suit industrial environ-
ments. To prevent CPU damage caused from overheating, the PCA-6008 features a
thermal protection circuit that enables the processor to automatically shut down when
the cooling system fails. A remote management port allows users to monitor the sys-
tem health status and control the system remotely through standard SNMP/HTTP
protocols when used with Advantech's SNMP-1000 Intelligent System Manager.
1.2 Features
1. Supports 2 Serial-ATA devices
2. Supports Dual Channel DDRII 400/533 SDRAM up to 2GB
3. Features a thermal protection circuit which will enable the processor to automat-
ically shut down when the cooling system fails.
4. Onboard integrated VGA controller supports LVDS and DVI interface (G2 ver-
sion only)
5. Supports 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet
6. 8 USB 2.0 ports (G2 version only)
7. CMOS automatic backup and restore to prevent accidental data loss of BIOS
setup data
8. Remote management with SNMP-1000-B1

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1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 System
CPU: Intel Socket 479 Celeron M up to 1.7GHz, Pentium M up to 2.26 GHz,
FSB 400/533 MHz. Advantech also certifies several high-performance CPU
coolers as optional parts for customers who use high-speed CPUs in 2U chassis
or high temperature environments.
L2 Cache: CPU built-in 256KB, 512KB and 1 MB full-speed L2 cache
BIOS: Award Flash BIOS (4Mb Flash Memory)
System Chipset: Intel 915GME with ICH6M
SATA/EIDE hard disk drive interface: Two on-board serial ATA connectors
with a data transmission rate of up to 150 MB/Sec and supporting Advanced
Host controller interface (AHCI) technology. One IDE hard disk drive or two
enhanced IDE devices. Supports PIO mode 4 (16.67MB/s data transfer rate)
and ATA 33/66/100 (33/66/100MB/s data transfer rate). BIOS enabled/dis-
abled.
Floppy disk drive interface: Supports one floppy disk drive, 5¼" (360 KB and
1.2 MB) or 3½" (720 KB, 1.44 MB). BIOS enabled/disabled
1.3.2 Memory
RAM: Up to 2GB in four 240-pin DIMM sockets. Supports dual channel DDRII
400/533 SDRAM.
1.3.3 Input/Output
Bus interface: PICMG 1.0 compliant PCI/ISA bus interface
Enhanced parallel port: Configurable to LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, or disabled. Stan-
dard DB-25 female connector provided. Supports EPP/SPP/ECP
Serial ports: Two RS-232 ports with 16C550 UARTs (or compatible) with 16-
byte FIFO buffer. Supports speeds up to 115.2 Kbps. Ports can be individually
configured to COM1, COM2 or disabled
Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector: One 6-pin mini-DIN connector is
located on the mounting bracket for easy connection to a keyboard or PS/2
mouse. An onboard keyboard pin header connector is available.
ISA bus: Supports ISA without DMA. PCI-to-ISA bridge: ITE IT8888
AC-97 Audio: PCA-6008 can provide audio function with the optional audio
extension module PCA-AUDIO-00A1E
USB port: Supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports with the two USB 2.0 cable kits
included, and supports transmission rates up to 480 Mbps; available through
one 4-USB port cable kit, P/N:1700008461
1.3.4 VGA Interface
Controller: Chipset integrated VGA controller
Display memory: Dynamically shared system memory up to 128 MB.
Resolution: Up to 2048x1536@ 85 Hz refresh
Note! Due to the physical limitation of PC architecture, the system can NOT
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1.3.5 Ethernet LAN
Supports single/dual 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port(s) via PCI Express x1
bus which provides 500 MB/s data transmission rate.
Controller:
Dual 10/100/1000Base-T: Realtek 8111B X2
1.3.6 Industrial Features
Watchdog timer: Can generate a system reset or IRQ11. The watchdog timer
is programmable, with each unit equal to one second or one minute (255 levels).
You can find programming details in Appendix A
1.3.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: 0°~60° C (32° ~ 140° F, Depending on CPU)
Storage temperature: -20°~ 70° C (-4° ~ 158° F)
Humidity: 20 ~ 95% non-condensing
Power supply voltage: +5 V, ±12 V
Power consumption: Maximum: +5V:4.26A, +12V:3.09A (Intel Pentium M
2.26GHz with 533MHz FSB, 2x1G DDRII 533 SDRAM)
Board size: 338 x 122 mm (13.3" x 4.8")
Board weight: 0.5 kg (1.2 lb)
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors
Connectors on the PCA-6008 single board computer link it to external devices such
as hard disk drives and a keyboard. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers
used to configure the system for your application.
The tables below list the function of each of the board jumpers and connectors. Later
sections in this chapter give instructions on setting jumpers. Chapter 2 gives instruc-
tions for connecting external devices to your single board computer.
Note! The Speed & Duplex mode default setting is full duplex mode and can NOT be
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Table 1.1: Jumpers
CMOS1 CMOS Clear
JWDT1 Watchdog timer output selection
JSETCOM2 COM2 RS-232/422/485 mode selector
Table 1.2: Connectors
Label Function
IDE1 Primary IDE connector
FDD1 Floppy Drive connector
LPT1 Parallel port
VGA1 VGA1 VGA connector
DVI1 DVI connector
COM1~6 Serial port: COM1~6 (9-pin connector)
KBMS1 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector
KBMS2 External keyboard/mouse connector
ATX1 ATX 12V Auxiliary power connector (for CPU)
CPUFAN1 CPU1 fan connector
ATXF1 ATX feature connector
JFP1 Power and Reset Button connector
JFP2 HDD LED/SNMP SMbus/Speaker connector
JFP3 Power LED and keyboad lock connector
JIR Infrared connector
JOBS1 HW Monitor Alarm
Close: Enable OBS Alarm
Open: Disable OBS Alarm
LAN1~2 Giga LAN RJ45 connectors
SATA1~2 Serial ATA1~2
LANLED1 LAN1 and LAN2 LED connector
USB1~8 USB port pin headers
GPIO1 GPIO pin header (SMD pitch-2.0 mm)
JCASE1 Case open
VP1 LCD inverter power connector
LVDS1 LVDS connector
JLVDS1 LVDS power jumper
Note! The 4-pin ATX 12V power connector "ATX1" must be connected to the
power supply to provide adequate power to the CPU card. Otherwise,
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1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector
Locations
Figure 1.1: Jumper and Connector locations