Award ECX800 User manual

ECX800
Intel ®CoreTM Duo LV 945GM
ECX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................1
Product Description.............................................................1
Checklist..............................................................................2
ECX800 Specifications.......................................................3
Board Dimensions...............................................................4
Installations.......................................................5
Installing the Memory.........................................................6
Setting the Jumpers .............................................................7
Connectors on ECX800.....................................................10
BIOS Setup.......................................................21
Drivers Installation......................................45
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility.........................46
VGA Drivers Installation ..................................................48
AC97 Codec Audio Driver Installation.............................50
LAN Drivers Installation...................................................51
Appendix...........................................................53
A. I/O Port Address Map...................................................53
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)......................................54
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration....................................55

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Introduction
Product Description
The ECX800 ECX (Embedded Compact Extended) board incorporates
the Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset for Embedded Computing,
consisting of the Intel® 945GM Graphic Memory Controller Hub
(GMCH) and Intel® I/O Controller Hub 7-M (ICH7-M), an optimized
integrated graphics solution with a 533MHz and 667MHz front-side bus.
Dimensions of the board are 105mm x 146mm.
The integrated powerful 3D graphics engine, based on Intel® Graphics
Media Accelerator 950 (Intel® GMA 950) architecture, operates at core
speeds of up to 400 MHz. It features a low-power design, is validated
with the Intel® Core Duo LV on 65nm process. With DDR2 667MHz
SO-DIMM socket on board, the board supports up to 2GB of DDR2
system memory.
Intel® Graphics supports a unique intelligent memory management
scheme called Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). DVMT
handles diverse applications by providing the maximum (224MB)
availability of system memory for general computer usage, while
supplying additional graphics memory when a 3D-intensive application
requests it. The Intel GMA 950 graphics architecture also takes
advantage of the high-performance Intel processor. Intel GMA 950
graphics supports Dual Independent Display technology.
The main features of the board are:
Supports Intel® CoreTM Duo LV processors
Supports up to 1.66GHz, 533MHz/667MHz FSB
One DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM, Max. 2GB memory
Onboard Marvell PCI-Express Gigabit LAN
Intel® 945GM Express VGA for CRT / LVDS
1x SATA, 4x USB 2.0, 2x COM, Watchdog timer,
Region C Type III (LPC, PCI, 1xPCI-E(x1) and SDVO-C)
expansion slot.

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Checklist
Your ECX800 package should include the items listed below.
•The ECX800 ECX motherboard
•This User’s Manual
•1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
•Cable kit (IDE, Serial port, Serial ATA)
THE ECX800 ECX SINGLE BOARD COMPUTER

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ECX800 Specifications
Form Factor ECX
CPU Type Intel Core Duo LV Mobile Processors
CPU Voltage 0.700V ~ 1.5V
System Speed Up to LV 1.66GHz or above
CPU Operate Frequency 533MHz/667MHz FSB
Cache 2MB
Green /APM APM1.2
CPU Socket BGA CPU on board / mPGA 478MT Socket
Chipset INTEL 945GM Chipset
GMCH: 82945GM 1466-pin FCBGA
ICH7M: 82801GBM 652-pin mBGA FWH
BIOS Award BIOS, support ACPI Function
Memory DDR2 667/533 SO-DIMM x1 (w/o ECC function), Max. 2GB
VGA/TV 945GM built-in, supports CRT/ S-VIDEO
LVDS LCD PANEL 945GM built-in, supports 18+18 bits, single or dual channel
LVDS
LAN Marvell 88E8053 PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller x1
USB (Universal Serial
Bus) ICH7M built-in USB 2.0 host controller, support 4 ports
Serial ATA Ports ICH7M built-in SATA controller, supports 1 ports
Parallel IDE ICH7M built-in one channel Ultra DMA 33/66/100,CF
Audio ICH7M Built-in Audio controller + AC97 Codec ALC655 w/ 6
channels (Line-out, Line-in, Mic.), SPDIF-OUT
LPC I/O W83627EHF: COM1, COM2 (RS232), LPT1, Slim FDC
1.44MB, IrDA x1 & Hardware monitor (3 thermal inputs, 4
voltage monitor inputs, 1 fan Header)
Digital IO 4 in & 4 out
Keyboard/Mouse
Connector Supports PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
Expansion Region Region C Type III also provides one x 1PCI Express, LPC, PCI,
SDVO
Edge Connector PS/2 Connector x1 for keyboard/mouse
Gigabit LAN RJ-45
Dual USB stack connector
DB9 x1 for COM 1
DB15 x1 for VGA
S-Video for TV-Out
On Board
Header/Connector 44 pins box-header x1 for IDE1
26 pins box-header x1 for LPT1
10 pins box-header x1 for COM2
26 pins film header x1 for Slim Floppy
CF Connector x1 @ solder side
10 pins pin-headerx1 for Digital I/O
8 pins pin-header x 1 for USB 3,4
5 pins pin-header x 1 for IrDA
DF13-40 Connector x1 for LVDS
3 pins pin-header x1 for SPDIF-OUT
11 pins pin-header x1 for audio Line-Out & Line-In &
Microphone
4 pins pin-header x1 for CD-IN
SATA connector x1 for SATA ports
Watchdog Timer Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
System Voltage +5V, +3.3V, +12V, 5VSB
Other Modem Wakeup, LAN Wakeup
Board Size 105mm x 146mm

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Board Dimensions

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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the ECX800 in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:
Installing the Memory.................................................................. 6
Setting the Jumpers...................................................................... 7
Connectors on ECX800 ............................................................. 10

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Installing the Memory
The ECX800 board supports one DDR2 SO-DIMM memory socket for a
maximum total memory of 2GB, DDR2 667/533 (w/o ECC function).
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install DDR2 modules, locate the memory socket on the board and
perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DDR2 module so that the key of the DDR2 module align
with those on the memory slot.
2. Gently push the DDR2 module in an angle as shown in the picture
below until the clips of the sockets lock to hold the DDR2 module in
place when the DDR2 module touches the bottom of the socket.
3. To remove the DDR2 module, press the clips with both hands.

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on ECX800 to select various settings and features
according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you
have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following
lists the connectors on ECX800 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on ECX800........................................................ 8
JP5: CPU FSB Selection(reserved)................................................ 9
JP8: LCD Panel Power Selection................................................... 9
JP4: Clear CMOS Setting............................................................... 9
JP6: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection ................................... 9
IMPORTANT NOTE: When the system boots without the CRT being
connected, there will be no image on screen when you insert the
CRT/VGA cable. To show the image on screen, the hotkey must be
pressed.

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Jumper Locations on ECX800
Jumpers on ECX800........................................................................ Page
JP5: CPU FSB Selection.................................................................9
JP8: LCD Panel Power Selection....................................................9
JP4: Clear CMOS Setting...............................................................9
JP6: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection....................................9

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JP5: CPU FSB Selection (reserved)
JP5 CPU FSB
533MHz
667MHz
JP8: LCD Panel Power Selection
JP8 LCD Panel Power
3.3V
5V
JP4: Clear CMOS Setting
JP4 Setting
Normal
Clear CMOS
JP6: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection
JP6 CF Setting
Master
Slave
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Connectors on ECX800
The connectors on ECX800 allows you to connect external devices such
as keyboard, floppy disk drives, hard disk drives, printers, etc. The
following table lists the connectors on ECX800 and their respective
functions.
Connector Locations on ECX800.................................................11
CN1: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors......................12
CN1: Serial ATA Connectors.......................................................12
CN2: TV-OUT (S-VIDEO) Connector ........................................12
CN5: 1394 Connector...................................................................12
J18, CN4: COM1 and VGA Connector........................................12
FAN1: System Fan Power Connector...........................................13
FDD1: Floppy Drive Connector...................................................13
J1: System Function Connector....................................................13
J2: IrDA Connector ......................................................................15
J3: Region C Type III Connector..................................................15
J4: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel)........................16
J5: IDE Connector ........................................................................17
J6: LCD Backlight Connector ......................................................17
J8: Digital I/O...............................................................................17
J9: ATX Power Supply Connector...............................................18
J10: Front Audio Connector ......................................................... 18
J11: USB3/4 Port Pin Header.......................................................18
J12: COM2 Serial Port..................................................................19
J13: Gigabit LAN RJ-45...............................................................19
J14, J15: USB1/2 Ports.................................................................19
J16: CD-In Pin Header .................................................................19
J17: SPDIF Out Connector (optional) ..........................................19
J19: Compact Flash Connector.....................................................19

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Connector Locations on ECX800

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CN1: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors
CN1 uses a Y-cable with dual D-connectors for a PS/2 keyboard and a
PS/2 mouse.
Pin # Signal Name
1 Mouse data
2 Keyboard data
3 Ground
4 Vcc
5 Mouse Clock
6 Keyboard Clock
CN1: Serial ATA Connectors
CN2: TV-Out (S-VIDEO) Connector
CN5: 1394 Connector
J18, CN4: COM1 and VGA Connector
[ Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
DCD 1 6 DSR
RXD 2 7 RTS
TXD 3 8 CTS
DTR 4 9 RI
GND 5 10 Not Used
[[[[ Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
Red 1 2 Green
Blue 3 4 N.C.
GND 5 6 GND
GND 7 8 GND
N.C. 9 10 GND
N.C. 11 12 N.C.
HSYNC 13 14 VSYNC
NC 15

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FAN1: System Fan Power Connector
FAN1 is a 3-pin header for system fans. The fan must be a 12V
(500mA).
Pin # Signal Name
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Rotation detection
FDD1: Floppy Drive Connector
FDD1is a slim 26-pin connector and will support up to 2.88MB FDD.
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
VCC 1 2 INDEX
VCC 3 4 DRV_SEL
VCC 5 6 DSK_CH
NC 7 8 NC
NC 9 10 MOTOR
DINST 11 12 DIR
NC 13 14 STEP
GND 15 16 WDATA
GND 17 18 WGATE
GND 19 20 TRACK
NC 21 22 WPROT
GND 23 24 RDATA
GND 25 26 SIDE
J1: System Function Connector
J1 provides connectors for systemindicators that provide light indication
of the computer activities and switches to change the computer status. J3
is a 20-pin header that provides interfaces for the following functions.
Hard Disk Drive LED
Reset Switch
Not Defined
ATX Power On Switch
Not Defined
Power LED
Speaker

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Speaker: Pins 1 - 4
This connector provides an interface to a speaker for audio
tone generation. An 8-ohm speaker is recommended.
Pin # Signal Name
1 Speaker out
2 No connect
3 Ground
4 +5V
Power LED: Pins 11 - 15
Pin # Signal Name
11 Power LED
12 No connect
13 Ground
14 No connect
15 Ground
ATX Power ON Switch: Pins 7 and 17
This 2-pin connector is an “ATX Power Supply On/Off
Switch” on the system that connects to the power switch on
the case. When pressed, the power switch will force the
system to power on. When pressed again, it will force the
system to power off.
Reset Switch: Pins 9 and 19
The reset switch allows the user to reset the system without
turning the main power switch off and then on again.
Orientation is not required when making a connection to
this header.

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Hard Disk Drive LED Connector: Pins 10 and 20
This connector connects to the hard drive activity LED on
control panel. This LED will flash when the HDD is being
accessed.
Pin # Signal Name
10 HDD Active
20 5V
J2: IrDA Connector Pin # Signal Name
1 +5V
2 No connect
3 Ir RX
4 Ground
5 Ir TX
J3: Region C Type III Connector
While the baseboard meets the minimal embedded application needs, the rich
I/O interconnects available through the Region C expansion area facilitate
extending the SBC’s functionality to meet the demands of a variety of market
segments.

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J4: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel)
The LVDS connectors on board consist of the first channel and second
channel and supports 18-bit or 36-bit.
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
1TX0- 2 1 1TX0+
1TX1- 4 3 1TX1+
Ground 6 5 Ground
1TX2- 8 7 1TX2+
NA 10 9 NA
Ground 12 11 Ground
1TXC- 14 13 1TXC+
Ground 16 15 Ground
2TX0- 18 17 2TX0+
2TX1- 20 19 2TX1+
Ground 22 21 Ground
2TX2- 24 23 2TX2+
NA 26 25 NA
Ground 28 27 Ground
2TXC- 30 29 2TXC+
Ground 32 31 Ground
+V(LCD 34 33 +V(LCD)
+V(LCD 36 35 +V(LCD
Ground 38 37 ENABKL
Ground 40 39 Ground