Eurotech CPU-1461 User manual

EmbeddedDNA
®
PC/104-Plus CPU Module
User’s Manual
Rev. 1.0 Jul. 2005
COPYRIGHT 1994-2005 Eurotech S.p.A. All Rights Reserved.
CP
U
-
146
1

2 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module
This manual is intended for engineers and programmers. It contains technical specifications, as well as describes
the connectors and how to properly use and configure the product.
Via J. Linussio 1
33020 AMARO (UD)
ITALY
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: http://www.eurotech.it
e-mail: [email protected]
NOTICE
Although all the information contained herein has been carefully verified, Eurotech S.p.A. assumes no
responsibility for errors that might appear in this document, or for damage to property or persons
resulting from an improper use of this manual and of the related software. Eurotech S.p.A. reserves the
right to change the contents and form of this document, as well as the features and specifications of its
products at any time, without notice.
Trademarks and registered trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective owners

PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module 3
Conventions
The following table lists conventions that are used throughout this guide.
Icon Notice Type Description
Information note Important features or
instructions
Warning
Information to alert you to
potential damage to a program,
system or device or potential
personal injury
Environmental safety
When disposing the equipment, we suggest separating all of its components when possible, and
disposing of them in accordance with local waste disposal legislations.
Be sure to dispose of used batteries as required by local waste disposal legislation. Never throw
batteries into a fire (risk of explosion) or household garbage can.

Contents
Conventions................................................................................................................................................... 3
Environmental safety...................................................................................................................................... 3
Contents ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1 Product Overview ...................................................................................................................... 7
Product Definition........................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Jumper Description................................................................................................................... 9
Jumper Layout and Configuration................................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 3 Connectors Description.......................................................................................................... 11
Connectors Layout....................................................................................................................................... 12
How to connect the CPU-1461 to other PC/104 & PC/104-Plus devices: the stack assembly................... 13
J4 for Multifunction and VGA....................................................................................................................... 14
Multifunction Connector Section............................................................................................................ 15
The Eurotech Multifunction Adapter...................................................................................................... 16
VGA Section.......................................................................................................................................... 17
J5 IDE Connector......................................................................................................................................... 18
J7 for USB 2.0 (Ports 5 and 6)..................................................................................................................... 19
J9 Auxiliary Power Connector...................................................................................................................... 20
J14 for USB 1.1 (Ports 7 and 8) and Audio-CODEC................................................................................... 21
The Eurotech USB & AC97-Audio Codec Adapter ............................................................................... 21
J16 for USB 2.0 (Ports 1to 4)....................................................................................................................... 23
J17 for SERIAL1 and SERIAL2 ................................................................................................................... 24
J20 for Ethernet............................................................................................................................................ 25
The Eurotech Ethernet Transceiver...................................................................................................... 26

6 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module
Chapter 4 The Set-up Program................................................................................................................. 27
The Set-up pages......................................................................................................................................... 30
General Page ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Devices Page ........................................................................................................................................ 32
Communications Page.......................................................................................................................... 34
Primary and Secondary ATAPI Page.................................................................................................... 36
Advanced page...................................................................................................................................... 38
PCI Advanced Page.............................................................................................................................. 39
ISA Bus.................................................................................................................................................. 40
Error Handling Page.............................................................................................................................. 40
Chapter 5 Watch Dog Timer ..................................................................................................................... 43
What is a Watch Dog?................................................................................................................................. 44
How to use the Watch Dog.......................................................................................................................... 44
Use the System BIOS INT 52h functions.............................................................................................. 44
Directly accessing Watch Dog I/O mapped registers............................................................................ 45
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 47
Common Problems and Solutions ............................................................................................................... 48
Troubleshooting a PC/104 System.............................................................................................................. 48
Technical/Sales Assistance......................................................................................................................... 48
Returning For Service.................................................................................................................................. 49
Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................ 53
A.1 Electrical and Environmental Specifications..................................................................................... 54
Operating Characteristics...................................................................................................................... 54
Absolute Maximum Ratings................................................................................................................... 55
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).................................................................................................. 55
A.2 Mechanical Dimensions.................................................................................................................... 56
USB Audio Codec Dimensions.............................................................................................................. 57
Ethernet Adapter Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 57
Multifunction Adapter Dimensions......................................................................................................... 58
A.3 Safety Summary................................................................................................................................58
Ground the Instrument .......................................................................................................................... 59
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere ....................................................................................... 59
Keep Away From Live Circuits.............................................................................................................. 59
Use Caution When Exposing or Handling the CRT .............................................................................. 59
Do Not Substitute Parts or Modify Equipment....................................................................................... 59
Observe Dangerous Procedure Warnings............................................................................................ 59
Flammability .......................................................................................................................................... 59
EMI Caution........................................................................................................................................... 59
CE Notice .............................................................................................................................................. 59
Disclaimer of Warranty.......................................................................................................................... 60
Notice .................................................................................................................................................... 60
Reliability............................................................................................................................................... 60
Life Support Policy ................................................................................................................................60
Glossary ......................................................................................................................................................... 61
Acronyms and Abbreviations....................................................................................................................... 67

Chapter 1 Product Overview
The CPU-1461 is a reliable Celeron PC/104-Plus embedded module with 6 fast USB 2.0 ports
For a complete list of related accessories, as well as latest BIOS and drivers, please go to our web site:
www.eurotech.it
In the following paragraphs you will find a description of the CPU-1461characteristics.

8 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module
Product Definition
Architecture: PC/104-Plus 2.0 compliant
Processor: PentiumIII® 800MHz, 256KB L2 cache, 133MHz PSB
Chipset: Intel® 815E
Memory: 256MB SDRAM soldered on board
Operating Systems: WinCE®, VxWorks®, Linux®, QNX®
BIOS Flash: 1MB Flash EPROM
Interfaces: IDE Controller UltraDMA
2x Serial: 1 RS232, 1 RS232/422/485
2x USB 1.1
6x USB 2.0
Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
VGA Video Controller
Auxiliary Power
AC97
Keyboard and Mouse
Bus: PC/104-Plus (PCI)
PC/104 (ISA)
Watchdog: 2-255 sec./min.
Power Supply: +5V DC

Chapter 2 Jumper Description
This chapter shows the layout of the jumpers and explains how to set them up.

10 PC/104-Plus – CPU-1461 Module
Jumper Layout and Configuration
Figure 1 shows the jumper layout of the CPU-1461.
The jumpers are indicated as JP followed by the jumper's number.
JP3
JP2
JP1
Figure 1. Jumpers on the CPU-1461 module
Three 2-pin jumpers (JP1, JP2 & JP3) are located on the module. They can be set as follows:
¾Pins connected together (which will be indicated as ‘Closed’)
¾Pins not connected (which will be indicated as ‘Open’)
Table 1 gives a quick cross-reference for them.
Table 1. Jumper Functions
Jumper # Type Function Default
JP1 2 pin
jumper
IDE LED
Pin 1 (-): cathode LED
Pin 2 (+): anode LED Open
JP2 2 pin
jumper Reserved Open
JP3 2 pin
jumper Reserved Open