AXIOMTEK SBC8168 User manual

SBC8168
Socket 370 Full-size
All-in-One
CPU Card Series
User’s Manual

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ESD Precautions
Integrated circuits on computer boards are sensitive to static
electricity. To avoid damaging chips from electrostatic
discharge, observe the following precautions:
Do not remove boards or integrated circuits from their
anti-static packaging until you are ready to install them.
Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an
unpainted portion of the system unit chassis for a few
seconds. This helps to discharge any static electricity on
your body.
Wear a wrist-grounding strap, available from most
electronic component stores, when handling boards and
components.
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Business Machines Corporation.
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T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 General Description .............................................1
1.2 Specifications ......................................................2
1.3 Utilities Supported................................................3
1.4 Board Dimensions................................................5
Chapter 2 Jumpers and Connectors
2.1 Board Layout .......................................................6
2.2 Jumper Settings...................................................7
2.2.1 COM2 RS232/422/485 Settings: JP1,JP2,JP4.................. 7
2.2.2 DiskOnChip Memory Segment: JP5............................... 8
2.2.3 CMOS Clear Jumper: JP6 .............................................. 8
2.2.4 Keyboard Wakeup Function Setting: JP9...................... 8
2.2.5 Watchdog Trigger Mode Setting: JP10 ......................... 8
2.3 Connectors ..........................................................9
Chapter 3 Installation
3.1 System Memory ...................................................9
3.2 CPU Installation...................................................9
3.3 Ultra DMA 66/100 Drive Installation.................... 10
3.4 Completing Installation....................................... 11
Chapter 4 Hardware Description
4.1 Microprocessors................................................. 13
4.2 BIOS.................................................................. 13
4.3 I/O Port Address Map......................................... 14
4.4 Interrupt Controller............................................. 15
4.5 Flat Panel Bezel Connector................................ 16
4.6 Enhanced IDE Interface Connector ....................17
4.7 VGA Interface .................................................... 18
4.7.1 CRT Interface Controller.............................................. 18
4.7.2 Features ....................................................................... 18
4.7.3 VGA Connector: CN16................................................ 18
4.8 Ethernet Connector............................................19
4.9 Floppy Disk Controller........................................ 19
4.10 Parallel Port Interface ........................................ 19
4.11 Serial Port Interface........................................... 20
4.11.1 Serial Ports IRQ Selection............................................. 20
4.12 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors ..............20
4.13 USB Connector .................................................. 21

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4.14 IrDA Connector .................................................. 21
4.15 ACPI Connector................................................. 22

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Chapter 5 Display Drivers
5.1 Introduction........................................................ 23
5.2 Features ............................................................ 23
5.3 Drivers Supported..............................................24
Chapter 6 Ethernet
6.1 Introduction........................................................ 25
6.2 Features (Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2)................. 25
6.3 Drivers Supported (Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2)...25
Chapter 7 Award BIOS Utility
7.1 BIOS Introduction............................................... 27
7.2 BIOS Setup........................................................ 27
7.3 Standard CMOS Features .................................. 29
7.4 Advanced BIOS Features...................................33
7.5 Advanced Chipset Features ...............................36
7.6 Integrated Peripherals........................................39
7.7 Power Management Setup ................................. 42
7.7.1 Reload Global Timer Events ........................................ 45
7.8 PnP/PCI Configurations ..................................... 45
7.9 PC Health Status ............................................... 48
7.10 Frequency/Voltage Control.................................49
7.11 Load Fail Safe Defaults...................................... 50
7.12 Load Optimized Defaults.................................... 51
7.13 Set Supervisor / User Password.........................52
7.14 Save & Exit Setup.............................................. 53
7.15 Exit Without Saving............................................ 54
Appendix A Watchdog Timer
Using the Watchdog Function...................................... 55
Appendix B Connector Pin
Assignments
40-pin IDE Interface Connector: CN1, CN4 ......................................57
Floppy Disk Connector: CN2 ...........................................................57
Parallel Port Connector: CN3 ..........................................................58
Serial Ports Pin Assignment............................................................58

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Introduction
1.1 General Description
The SBC8168 CPU card is an industrial grade CPU card
incorporating the Intel 815E chipset and the Intel 815GMCH
with built-in AGP2x VGA controller, both ensuring its
compatibility with PCI bus passive backplanes. Its 6-layer
structure reduces signal noise and built-in power management
feature. These advanced concepts along with the PCI Local
Bus architecture bring outstanding performance to Windows-
based applications.
Designed for the professional embedded developers, the
Socket 370 all-in-one SBC8168 CPU card is virtually your
ultimate one-step solution to various applications.

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1.2 Specifications
zChipset: Intel 815E chipset
zCPU Socket: Socket 370
zBus Clock: 66/100/133 MHz
zCPU: Intel Socket 370 Celeron/Pentium III up to 933MHz
zL2 Cache: Integrated in CPU
zBIOS: Award 4Mbit PnP Flash BIOS
zSystem Memory:
2 x 168-pin DIMM sockets
Maximum of 256MB unbuffered SDRAM or 512MB (using 2 x
256MB)
Supports unbuffered, Non-ECC SDRAM only
Supports PC133 SDRAM module
zIDE Interface: 2 bus mastering EIDE up to four
devices, Ultra DMA33/66/100
supported
zFDD Interface: Supports up to 2 drives
zSerial Ports: Two 16550 UARTs ports with 16 byte as
one RS-232 and one RS-232/422/485
zParallel Ports: One parallel port with ECP/EPP/SPP
supported
zVGA Controller:
AGP interface controller integrated in Intel 815 GMCH
Onboard 4MB SDRAM display cache (optional)
Supports CRT displays
Supports up to 1600x1200 8-bit color resolution on non-
interlaced CRT monitors
zEthernet 1:
LAN controller integrated with Intel ICH2
Intel 82562EM 10/100M Base-T PHY
Onboard Wake On LAN (via ATX power supply)
Onboard RJ-45 connector

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zEthernet 2: (optional)
Intel 82559 PCI Bus 10/100M Base-T
Onboard Wake On LAN (via ATX power supply)
Onboard RJ-45 connector
zUSB Interface: 4 USB ports; USB Spec. Rev. 1.1
compliant
zIrDA: 1 IrDA pin-header for wireless communication
zPower Management: ACPI
zHardware Monitoring: ITE 8712F controller,
monitoring for CPU temperature,
system voltage, and fan speed
zWatchdog Timer:
Generates System Reset or Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) via
jumper selection
64 programmable time interval levels of 0.5~8/5~80/50~800/
100~1600 seconds
zSSD: Supports M-Systems DiskOnChip 2000 series
zPower Consumption:
+5V @10A, +12V @200mA)
(PentiumIII 850MHz, 256MB SDRAM)
zOther Features:
Keyboard/Mouse Wakeup (via ATX power supply)
Modem Ring-on (via ATX power supply)
STR (Suspend-to-RAM) via ATX power supply
zOperating Temperature: 0
oC~60oC (32oF~140oF)
zStorage Temperature: 20oC~85oC (-4oF~185oF)
zOperating Humidity: 5%~95%; non-condensing
zStorage Humidity: 5%~75%
zDimensions: 122(W) x 335(L) mm
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without
notice.
1.3 Utilities Supported
zIntel Chipset Driver
zEthernet Utility and Drivers

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zCRT Drivers

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1.4 Board Dimensions
338.24
121.92
48.01 81.02
18.65
4.00
5.46
11.85
24.46
25.02
8.26
4.70 9.50
98.50
19.50
4.00
62.77
1.85
47.00
14.67
3.00
4.92
19.40
32.84

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C h a p t e r 2
Jumpers and Connectors

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2.1 Board Layout

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2.2 Jumper Settings
Making the proper jumper settings configures the SBC8168 to
match the needs of your application. The following summary
table lists all onboard jumpers and their corresponding
functions and/or default settings.
Jumper Default Setting
Jumper Setting
JP1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Setting: RS232 Short 3-5, 4-6
JP2 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Setting: RS232 Short 3-5, 4-6
JP3 Reserved Short 1-2
JP4 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Setting: RS232 Short 1-2
JP5 DiskOnChip Memory Segment: Disabled Open
JP6 CMOS Clear Setting: Normal Short 1-2
JP7 Reserved Short 2-3
JP9 Keyboard/Mouse Wakeup Function Setting: Disabled
Short 1-2
JP10 Watchdog Timer Mode Setting: Disabled Open
JP12 Reserved Open
JP13 Reserved Open
2.2.1 COM2 RS232/422/485 Settings: JP1,JP2,JP4
COM2 JP1 JP2 JP4
RS-232 (default)
Short 3-5, 4-6
Short 3-5, 4-6
Short 1-2
RS-422 Short 1-3, 2-4
Short 1-3, 2-4
Short 3-4
RS-485 Short 1-3, 2-4
Short 1-3, 2-4
Short 5-6, 7-8
JP4 JP1 and JP2
246
135
7
8
2
4
6
1
3
5

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2.2.2 DiskOnChip Memory Segment: JP5
Options Settings
D0000 –D1FFF Short 1-2
D2000 –D3FFF Short 3-4
D4000 –D5FFF Short 5-6
D6000 –D7FFF Short 7-8
246
135
7
8
Disabled Open (default)
2.2.3 CMOS Clear Jumper: JP6
Options Settings
Normal Short 1-2 (default)
Clear CMOS Short 2-3
1
2
3
JP6
2.2.4 Keyboard/Mouse Wakeup Function Setting:
JP9
Options Settings
Disabled Short 1-2 (default)
Enabled Short 2-3
JP9
1
2
3
2.2.5 Watchdog Trigger Mode Setting: JP10
The watchdog timer is an indispensable feature of the
SBC8168. It has a sensitive error detection function and a
report function. When the CPU processing comes to a halt, the
watchdog either generates a NMI or resets the CPU.
Options Setting
NMI Short 1-2
RESET Short 2-3
123
Disabled (default)
Open

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2.3 Connectors
The connectors allow the CPU card to connect with other parts
of the system. Some problems encountered by your system
may be a result from loose or improper connections. Ensure
that all connectors are in place and firmly attached. The
following table lists the function of each connector on the
SBC8168. Their corresponding pin assignments are described
in Chapter 4 and Appendix B.
Connectors Label
Connectors Label
Secondary IDE Connector
CN1 ACPI Connector CN15
FDD Connector CN2 VGA Connector CN16
Printer Port Connector CN3 PS/2 Mouse Connector CN17
Primary IDE Connector CN4 PS/2 Keyboard Connector
CN18
USB 1 Connector CN5 Keyboard/Mouse
Connector CN19
USB 2 Connector CN6 Fan Power Connector 1 CN20
IrDA Connector CN7 Fan Power Connector 3 CN21
COM1 Connector CN8 Fan Power Connector 2 CN22
COM2 Connector CN9 Ethernet 2 RJ-45
Connector CN23
Flat Panel Connector CN11
DiskOnChipSocket U31
Ethernet 1 RJ-45
Connector CN12