Contec SPC-8450-LVA User manual

SBC Series
Single Board Computer Middle Size PCI
with LAN, VGA, Audio
SPC-8450-LVA
User’s Manual
CONTEC CO.,LTD.

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Check Your Package
Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product.
The product consists of the items listed below.
Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing
items, contact your retailer.
Product Configuration List
- Industrial PCI CPU board (SPC-8450-LVA) …1
- Product Guide …1
- IPC Precaution List ...1
- Driver disk utility *1 (CD-ROM) ...1
- IDE 80Ribbon Cable...1
- FDD Ribbon Cable...1
- Serial port(9pin D-SUB male x 2) ribbon cable(with bracket) ...1
- Parallel port(25pin D-SUB female x 1) ribbon cable(with bracket) ...1
- Audio jack cable(with bracket)...1
- 6 pin mini-DIN cable (2 in 1 for PS2 Mouse & Keyboard functions)
- DVI-Analog RGB conversion adapter...1
- +12V power supply cable...1
- Jumper short pin...5
*1 The CD-ROM contains the driver software and User’s Manual (this Manual)
Serial cable
IDE 80 Ribbon Cable
Floppy Ribbon Cable
DVI-Analog RGB
Converter
Driver disk utility
[CD-ROM]
Product
Guide
Product Guide
IPC Precaution
List
IPC Precaution List
+12V power supply cable
Jumper Short Pin
(2.0mm)
x 5
6 pin mini-DIN cable
(2 in 1 for PS2 Mouse
& Keyboard functions)
CPU board
[SPC-8450-LVA] Parallel cable Audio jack cable

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Copyright
Copyright 2005 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written
consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.
CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this
document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an
omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear
in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
Intel, Celeron and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All Other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Caution about Battery
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the local ordinances or regulations.

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Table of Contents
Check Your Package ................................................................................................................................i
Copyright.................................................................................................................................................ii
Trademarks ..............................................................................................................................................ii
Caution about Battery..............................................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................iii
1. Introduction 1
About the SBC.........................................................................................................................................1
Features.............................................................................................................................................1
Option List........................................................................................................................................1
Customer Support....................................................................................................................................2
Web Site............................................................................................................................................2
Limited One Year Warranty....................................................................................................................2
How to Obtain Service ............................................................................................................................2
Liability....................................................................................................................................................2
Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................................3
Safety Information............................................................................................................................3
Handling Precautions .......................................................................................................................3
Environment .....................................................................................................................................4
Inspection..........................................................................................................................................4
Storage..............................................................................................................................................4
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................4
2. System Reference 5
Specifications...........................................................................................................................................5
Power Requirements................................................................................................................................6
Connector & Jumper Location ................................................................................................................7
Block Diagram.........................................................................................................................................8
3. Hardware Installations 9
Installation procedure ..............................................................................................................................9
CPU Installation: ...................................................................................................................................10
Main Memory Installation: CN21.........................................................................................................11
Serial Port Connector: CN1 , CN2........................................................................................................12
RS-422 / RS-485 specifications .....................................................................................................13
USB Connector: CN3, CN9 ..................................................................................................................14
DVI Connector: CN4.............................................................................................................................15
10/100BASE-TX LAN Connector: CN6 ..............................................................................................16
Keyboard / Mouse Connector: CN7......................................................................................................16

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External Keyboard Connector: CN8......................................................................................................17
Audio Connector: CN10 ........................................................................................................................17
CD-IN Connector: CN11 .......................................................................................................................17
External Battery Connector: CN12........................................................................................................17
Primary IDE Connector: CN13..............................................................................................................18
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: CN14....................................................................................................19
Parallel Port Connector: CN16 ..............................................................................................................20
Front Panel Connector: CN17................................................................................................................21
ATX power control Connector: CN18...................................................................................................22
DC Power supply connector: CN19.......................................................................................................23
+12V power supply Connector: PW1....................................................................................................23
FAN Connector: FAN1/FAN2...............................................................................................................23
4. Jumper Setting 25
RS-232C/422/485 Selector: JP1/JP8 .....................................................................................................25
RS-422 Setting................................................................................................................................26
RS-485 Setting................................................................................................................................26
RS-422/485 Terminator: JP7..........................................................................................................28
CF Master/Slave Selector: JP6...............................................................................................................29
ATX/AT Power supply select: JP9........................................................................................................29
Clear CMOS Content: JP10...................................................................................................................29
5. Board Resources 31
System Address Map .............................................................................................................................31
6. Watch-Dog-Timer (WDT) Setting 33
7. BIOS Setup 37
Introduction............................................................................................................................................37
Starting Setup..................................................................................................................................37
Using Setup.....................................................................................................................................37
Main Menu.............................................................................................................................................39
Standard CMOS Setup...........................................................................................................................40
Advanced BIOS Features Setup.............................................................................................................43
Advanced Chipset Features Setup .........................................................................................................47
Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................................................................51
Power Management Setup .....................................................................................................................57
PnP/PCI Configuration Setup................................................................................................................62
PC Health Status ....................................................................................................................................65

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Frequency/Voltage Control ...................................................................................................................66
Defaults Menu ................................................................................................................................67
Supervisor/User Password Setting ........................................................................................................68
Exit Selecting.........................................................................................................................................69
POST Messages.....................................................................................................................................69
POST Beep ............................................................................................................................................69
Error Messages ......................................................................................................................................70
POST Codes...........................................................................................................................................74

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1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
About the SBC
This product, which is equipped with an 845GV chip set, is a PCI bus compliant middle-sized single
board computer that supports Pentium(R) 4, Celeron(R) and Celeron(R) D. It features all-in-one-design
with a variety of interfaces including LAN, DVI-I, EIDE, USB2.0, serial, parallel and PS/2. This product
is also equipped with a CF card slot (Type I/II), enabling boot-up from a CF card.
When connecting external devices or building the system, please read this manual carefully.
Features
- Compact PCI bus middle-sized board
- The corresponding CPU is as follows :
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Processor 1.7G - 2.8GHz(FSB400/533MHz)
Intel(R) Celeron(R) Processor 1.7G - 2.6GHz(FSB400MHz)
Intel(R) Celeron(R) D Processor 2.26G - 2.8GHz(FSB533MHz)
- DDR SDRAM of up to 1GB can be mounted.
- Equipped with a CF card slot (Type I/II), enabling boot-up from a CF card.
- Equipped with DVI-I I/F, enabling connection with the CONTEC PanelLink type LCD display.
- Provides the AC97 compliant sound function.
Option List
CPU
- PCP4-28S Pentium 4 2.8GHz CPU with HeatSink-FAN *1
- PCP4C-20S Celeron 2.0GHz CPU with HeatSink-FAN *1
- PCP4-24 Pentium 4 2.4GHz CPU with HeatSink-FAN *2
- PCP4C-20 Celeron 2.0GHz CPU with HeatSink-FAN *2
*1 Since a heatsink-fan interferes to board, the next 4 slots can use only a PCI half size board(length of 120mm).
*2 Since a heatsink-fan interferes to board, the next 3 slots can not use for board.
Memory
- PC-MDD256-200 200-Pin SO-DIMM DDR-Memory(PC2100, 256MB)
- PC-MDD512-200 200-Pin SO-DIMM DDR-Memory(PC2100, 512MB)
- PC-MDD1G-200 200-Pin SO-DIMM DDR-Memory(PC2100, 1GB)
CABLE
- USB Connector Cable USB connector shielded cable

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Customer Support
CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently and
comfortably.
Web Site
Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/
English http://www.contec.com/
Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/
Latest product information
CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.
CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.
Free download
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in
several languages.
Note! For product information
Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,
delivery time, or estimate information.
Limited One Year Warranty
CONTEC Industrial CPU board is warranted by CONTEC CO., Ltd. to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for up to one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the original
invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office from
which it was purchased.
This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and
original boards. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged through
abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in which case
repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.
How to Obtain Service
For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please
obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA) from our Sales Administration Department
before returning any product.
* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without an RMA number.
Liability
The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the warrantor be
liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise from
inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.

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Safety Precautions
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.
Safety Information
This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting in
injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these labels
to operate the equipment safely.
DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.
Handling Precautions
CAUTION
- Do not modify the product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting
from modifying this product.
- Do not strike or bend the board.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or breakage.
- Do not touch the board's metal plated terminals (edge connector) with your hands.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure. If the terminals are touched by
someone's hands, clean the terminals with industrial alcohol.
- There are switches and jumpers on the board that need to be set in advance. Be sure to check these
before installing to the expansion slot.
- Only set the switches and jumpers on the board to the specified settings.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
DANGER
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.