EKF C23-SATA Manual

Technical Information
C23-SATA
Mezzanine I/O Expansion Board
PCIe to SATA RAID Controller
Document No. 5208 • Ed. 2 • 2009-03

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Contents
AboutthisManual ........................................................... 4
EditionHistory......................................................... 4
RelatedDocuments ..................................................... 5
Nomenclature ......................................................... 5
TradeMarks .......................................................... 5
Legal Disclaimer - Liability Exclusion ......................................... 5
Standards ............................................................ 6
C23-SATAFeatures .......................................................... 7
FeatureSummary ...................................................... 7
ShortDescription....................................................... 9
FrontPanel .......................................................... 11
BlockDiagramC23-SATA ............................................... 12
TopViewComponentAssemblyC23-SATA .................................. 14
Front Panel Connectors ................................................. 16
On-Board Connectors .................................................. 16
Jumpers ............................................................ 17
Inter-Board Connectors ................................................. 17
InstallingandReplacingComponents............................................ 18
BeforeYouBegin...................................................... 18
Warnings ...................................................... 18
Caution ....................................................... 18
InstallingtheBoard .................................................... 19
RemovingtheBoard ................................................... 20
EMCRecommendations................................................. 21
Technical Reference - Connectors ............................................... 22
Caution............................................................. 22
PleaseNote .......................................................... 22
Front Panel Connectors ................................................. 23
COM-A (RS-232/RS-485) ........................................... 24
COM-B COM-C (RS-232) ........................................... 26
Audio Connector ................................................ 27
On-Board Connectors .................................................. 28
P-AUDIO....................................................... 29
P-IDE ......................................................... 30
P-KM ......................................................... 31
P-SATA0 P-SATA1 ............................................... 31
P-SP4 ......................................................... 32
P-UFD......................................................... 34
P-USB ......................................................... 35
On-BoardJumpers..................................................... 36
J-RES ......................................................... 36
J-FWH2 ....................................................... 36
J-SER ......................................................... 36
J-TRM1J-TRM2.................................................. 36
Inter-Board Connectors ................................................. 37
P-EXP ......................................................... 39
P-PCIE......................................................... 40

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Additional Functions ........................................................ 42
FirmwareHub2 ...................................................... 42
SMBusEEPROM ...................................................... 42
TrustedPlatformModule................................................ 43
Schematics................................................................ 44

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About this Manual
This manual is a short form description of the technical aspects of the C23-SATA, required for
installation and system integration. It is intended for the advanced user only.
Edition History
EKF
Document
Ed. Contents/Changes Author Date
Text # 5208
c23_tie.wpd
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English, Preliminary Edition
jj 21 July 2008
2 Audio Codec is either AC'97 or HD Audio
(stuffing option)
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Related Documents
For a description of the CCG-RUMBA CPU card, which acts as carrier board with respect to the
C23-SATA, please refer to the correspondent CPU user guide, available by download from
www.ekf.com/c/ccpu/ccg/ccg_e.html (change path accordingly for other possible CPU carrier boards).
Nomenclature
Signal names used herein with an attached '#' designate active low lines.
Trade Marks
Some terms used herein are property of their respective owners, e.g.
<Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Core 2 Duo, Merom, Penryn, iAMT: ® Intel
<Santa Rosa Platform, Crestline Chipset GM965: Intel
<Montevina Platform, Cantiga Chipset GS45: Intel
< CompactPCI
®
: ® PICMG
<Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista: ® Microsoft
<EKF, ekf system: ® EKF
EKF does not claim this list to be complete.
Legal Disclaimer - Liability Exclusion
This manual has been edited as carefully as possible. We apologize for any potential mistake.
Information provided herein is designated exclusively to the proficient user (system integrator,
engineer). EKF can accept no responsibility for any damage caused by the use of this manual.

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Standards
Specifications/Standards
PCI Express PCIe Base Spec. 1.1 and other (PCI SIG www.pcisig.com)
SATA Serial ATA 2.5/2.6 Specification (www.sata-io.org)
USB Universal Serial Bus Revision 2.0 specification (www.usb.org/developers)
TPM Trusted Platform Module 1.2
(https://www.trustedcomputinggroup.org)
AC'97 Audio Audio Codec '97 Revision 2.3 April 2002 (Intel®)
HD Audio High Definition Audio Specification Rev.1.0
http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/hdaudio.htm

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C23-SATA Features
Feature Summary
Feature Summary
Form Factor Single size cropped Eurocard (112x100mm2), needs 4HP (20.3mm) mounting space in
addition to CPU carrier board, typically delivered as a ready to use assembly unit (including
the CCG-RUMBA or successor CPU card), provided with a common 8HP front panel shared
with the CPU board, mounting position right (on top of CPU board)
SATA/PATA 3<JMB363 PCIe to 2 x SATA II / 1 x PATA controller
<RAID level 0/1 capable, drivers RAID or non-RAID
<SATA/PATA connectors for system internal usage
LPC Super-I/O 3
(SIO2)
<SCH3114, 4 serial ports, PS/2 keyboard & mouse port
<Up to three serial COM ports RS-232 available from the front panel (9-position
male D-Sub connectors)
<COM-A configurable as either RS-232 or RS-485 compliant
<COM-B & COM-C conform to RS-232
<COM-C may be replaced by Audio I/O female D-Sub connector (option)
<SP4 available for attachment of an EKF CU-Series PHY module (TTL-level COM-Port
on 10-position pin header)
Firmware Hub 3
(FWH2)
<82802 generic device, 8Mbit Flash, LPC interface
<Can be configured (jumper) as secondary or primary (boot code) FWH
TPM 3<Option Trusted Platform Module cryptographic chip according to TPM 1.2
<Infineon or Atmel brand (standard footprint)
Audio Codec 2, 3 <Option AC'97 audio codec ALC203
<Alternate Option HD Audio Codec ALC262
<Realtek driver available
<On-board 10-position pin header
<Option front panel audio connector (replaces COM-C)
Front Panel
Connectors 1
<3 x COM port connectors (9-position male D-Sub) COM-A COM-B COM-C
<Option Audio connector (9-position female D-Sub), replaces COM-C
Host I/F Connectors
(to CPU Carrier) 1
<PCI Express interface (PCIe x 1) high speed connector
<Multifunction expansion interface (LPC, USB, SMB)
On-Board I/O
Connectors 1
<Option PATA (IDE) 40-position pin header, horizontal oder vertical
<2 x Latched SATA headers 7-pos.
<Option PS/2 keyboard/mouse 10-position pin header
<USB receptacle for system internal usage
<Option pin header suitable for low profile USB Solid State Drive (SSD) module
<Option serial port header (TTL-level)
<Option Audio I/O 10-position pin header
<Reset
On-Board Jumpers 1<Reset
<Firmware Hub selection
<COM-A configuration RS-232 or RS-485
<RS-485 Termination resistors
On-Board Functions Speaker, LEDs, SMBus EEPROM, temperature sensors

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Mass Storage
Options
<Up to 2 system internal PATA/IDE drives configured as master/slave attached by
flat cable harness
<Up to 2 system internal SATA drives optionally attached to SATA headers via cable
assembly
<USB Solid State Drive (SSD) module option
<USB drive attached to USB connector
Thermal
Conditions 4
Environmental
Conditions 4
<Operating temperature: 0°C ... +70°C
<Storage temperature: -40°C ... +85°C, max. gradient 5°C/min
<Humidity 5% ... 95% RH non condensing
<Altitude -300m ... +3000m
<Shock 15g 0.33ms, 6g 6ms
<Vibration 1g 5-2000Hz
EC Regulations <EN55022, EN55024, EN60950-1 (UL60950-1/IEC60950-1)
<2002/95/EC (RoHS)
MTBF tbd
1Not all of these connectors may be present or functional on your actual C23-SATA board.
Assembly of these connectors is highly custom specific. Discuss your needs with EKF before
ordering.
2Requires CPU carrier board with AC'97 audio support. Contact EKF for an Azalia HD Audio
compliant variant of the C23-SATA. The audio facility is provided in the ICH component (AKA
southbridge), located on the CPU carrier board. Latest ICH versions no longer support AC'97.
3Silicon/function may not be present on your actual C23-SATA board. Assembly of components
is highly custom specific. Discuss your needs with EKF before ordering.
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Short Description
Available as a mezzanine add-on expansion
board to the CCD-CALYPSO, CCG-RUMBA and
successor CPU cards, the C23-SATA provides a
number of additional I/O functions. First of all,
the C23-SATA comprises an SATA/PATA
controller, which is useful for system internal
attachment of mass-storage devices (e.g. hard
disks or SATA SSD, and optical drives).
Furthermore the C23-SATA is equipped with an
SIO, which provides legacy I/O ports, such as
serial COM ports, and PS/2 KB/MS. A secondary
Firmware Hub can be configured as alternate-
or backup-BIOS. Another option available is the
Trusted Platform Module according to TPM 1.2
for safety critical applications.
The C23-SATA will be attached on top of the
CPU carrier board, and typically shares its front
panel with the host carrier (usually 8HP front
panel width in total). Interconnection between
the C23-SATA I/O module and the CPU carrier
board is achieved by two expansion connectors,
which comprise the PCIe (PCI Express x 1) and
LPC (Low Pin Count) interfaces.
As an option, the C23-SATA can accommodate
a low profile industrial grade USB Flash disk
module (Silicon State Drive).
The on-board Audio Codec might be useful for
applications such as passenger information
systems.
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The C23-SATA communicates by means of two
bottom mount expansion connectors with the
host CPU: P-PCIE (PCI Express x 1), and P-EXP
(multi-function I/F such as LPC, USB, SMB,
AC'97).
The PCI Express interface (connector P-PCIE)
requires a single lane (one of up to 4 PCIe lanes
provided by the CPU carrier board), which is
derived from the ICH (southbridge chip) on the
CPU carrier board. The PCIe lane is dedicated to
the SATA controller, which is the main
component of the C23-SATA.
Connector P-EXP combines several other
southbridge data channels: The LPC (Low Pin
Count) is a multiplexed ISA bus, e.g. enabling
the super-I/O (SIO) controller chip to emulate
the legacy I/O interfaces; among these are the
classic serial (COM) ports, AKA RS-232 / RS-485.
In addition, two USB channels are provided on
the P-EXP connector, in use for the optional on-
board USB SSD mezzanine module, and a type
A USB receptacle.
If audio support is required on the C23-SATA,
either an AC'97 audio codec (CCD-CALYPSO),
or HD Audio codec (CCG-RUMBA,
CCM-BOOGIE) can be stuffed, dependent from
the particular CPU carrier board in use.
The Trusted Platform Module is an optionally
available cryptographic chip, which provides a
comprehensive hardware and software solution
for safer computing. Conforming to the TPM1.2
standard of the TCG, the TPM is comprised of a
16-bit security controller and additional
hardware e.g. to generate 2048 bit RSA keys
and true random numbers, thus meeting the
highest industry rating for digital security.
The C23-SATA fits on the top side of the CPU
board, which is on the right side when viewing
the common front panel. A suitable backplane
provides its CPCI slots beginning with the CPU
carrier board (CPCI system slot) from right to
left. The CPCI enclosure must provide sufficient
mounting space to the right side for the
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Front Panel
Typically the carrier board CPU and the C23-SATA share a common 3U/8HP front panel. There may be
reasons for further widening of the front panel (e.g. 12HP width); this would provide additional space
e.g. for another serial port connector (CU-series module). Please discuss your needs for an individual
solution with EKF.
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Block Diagram C23-SATA
SATA II
3Gbps
External
SATA Drive(s)
PCIe
JMicron
JMB363
Molex Latched Headers
R/A or Vertical
Option
RAID 0/1/0+1
x1
x4
PATA
Simplified Block Diagram
C23-SATA
Simple Side-Board
Sheet 1/2
SATA Storage
(PATA Option)
Controller
SATA
PATA
P-IDE
Option
External
IDE Device
CCG-
RUMBA
CCD-
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Speaker
EEPROM
J-FWH
J-SER
ADM
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SP
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TPM
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FWH2
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Trusted
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RS-232E
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Simplified Block Diagram
C23-SATA
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Top View Component Assembly C23-SATA
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SATA0
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C23-SATA
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Front Panel Connectors
COM-A 1Male D-Sub, RS-232 or RS-485
COM-B 1Male D-Sub, RS-232
COM-C 1Male D-Sub, RS-232
AUDIO Female D-Sub, replaces COM-C (option)
On-Board Connectors
P-AUDIO Pin header assigned to the AC'97 audio Codec
P-IDE PATA/IDE connector 2x20 2.54mm pitch horizontal or vertical orientation
P-KM Pin header with PS/2 keyboard and mouse I/O signals (derived from SIO)
P-SATA0
P-SATA1
Horizontal latched SATA headers, 7-position
P-SP4 1Pin header 10-lead 2.00mm, provides TTL level serial COM port signals (suitable for EKF
CU-series PHY module)
P-UFD pin header 10-lead 2.00mm pitch, for low profile USB SSD (Solid State Drive)
P-USB A-Type USB receptacle
1Due to a primary SIO which may be present on the CPU board itself, the BIOS may assign COM port numbers
different from COM1 to COM4 to these interface lines on the C23-SATA, e.g. COM2 to COM5
Please note:
Not all of the connectors or other elements listed above may be present or functional on your actual
C23-SATA board. Assembly of these connectors is highly custom specific. Discuss your needs (target
application) with EKF before ordering, for an optimum board configuration.

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Jumpers
J-FWH 1Jumper 2.54mm, determines if the optional on-board firmware hub is acting as
boot BIOS (jumper set) or as secondary BIOS (jumper removed = default).
J-RES 1Jumper 2.54mm, allows to force a CPU debug reset on the CCG-RUMBA CPU carrier
board
J-SER Jumper array, determines behaviour of COM-A (RS-232 or RS-485)
1Not all of these jumpers may be present or functional on your actual C23-SATA board. Assembly of these jumpers
is highly custom specific. Discuss your needs with EKF before ordering.
Inter-Board Connectors
P-EXP Dual row socket, available from bottom of the C23-SATA PCB, matching with the
corresponding socket on the CPU carrier board, connected through a board stacker,
comprising of:
• LPC Low Pin Count interface
• AC'97 Audio or HD Audio
•2xUSB
• SMB, Speaker, Reset
P-PCIE High speed socket edge card connector, available from bottom of the C23-SATA PCB,
matching with the corresponding socket on the CPU carrier board, connected through a
high speed strip line PCB (EKF C21 or C26, depends on CPU carrier board), comprising of:
• Host CPU (ICH southbridge) PCI Express (PCIe) x 1 interface
Please note:
Not all of the connectors or other elements listed above may be present or functional on your actual
C23-SATA board. Assembly of these connectors is highly custom specific. Discuss your needs (target
application) with EKF before ordering, for an optimum board configuration.

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Installing and Replacing Components
Before You Begin
Warnings
The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with
industrial electronics and with safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and
modifying electronic equipment. Disconnect the system from its power source and from
any telecommunication links, networks or modems before performing any of the
procedures described in this chapter. Failure to disconnect power, or telecommunication
links before you open the system or perform any procedures can result in personal injury
or equipment damage. Some parts of the system can continue to operate even though
the power switch is in its off state.
Caution
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the procedures described in this
chapter only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not available, you can provide
some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a
metal part of the system chassis or board front panel. Store the board only in its
original ESD protected packaging. Retain the original packaging (antistatic bag and
antistatic box) in case of returning the board to EKF for repair.

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Installing the Board
Warning
This procedure should be done only by qualified technical personnel. Disconnect the system from its
power source before doing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect power, or
telecommunication links before you open the system or perform any procedures can result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
Typically you will perform the following steps:
CSwitch off the system, remove the AC power cord
CAttach your antistatic wrist strap to a metallic part of the system
CRemove the board assembly packaging, be sure to touch the board only at the front panel
CIdentify the related CompactPCI slot (peripheral slot for I/O boards, system slot for CPU boards,
with the system slot typically most right or most left to the backplane)
CInsert card carefully (be sure not to damage components mounted on the bottom side of the
board by scratching neighboured front panels)
CA card with onboard connectors requires attachment of associated cabling now
CLock the ejector lever, fix screws at the front panel (top/bottom)
CRetain original packaging in case of return

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Removing the Board
Warning
This procedure should be done only by qualified technical personnel. Disconnect the system from its
power source before doing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect power, or
telecommunication links before you open the system or perform any procedures can result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
Typically you will perform the following steps:
CSwitch off the system, remove the AC power cord
CAttach your antistatic wrist strap to a metallic part of the system
CIdentify the board, be sure to touch the board only at the front panel
Cunfasten both front panel screws (top/bottom), unlock the ejector lever
CCarefully remove any board to system cabling assembly
CActivate the ejector lever
CRemove the card assembly carefully (be sure not to damage components mounted on the
bottom side of the board by scratching neighboured front panels)
CStore board assembly in the original packaging, do not touch any components, hold the board
at the front panel only
Warning
Do not expose the card to fire. Battery cells and other components could explode
and cause personal injury.