Eurotech PROTEUS-1.6-M1G-F2G-GPS User manual

Issue D – January 2010 – ETH_PROTEUS_USM
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USER MANUAL
PROTEUS
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WARRANTY
For Warranty terms and conditions users should contact their local Eurotech Sales Office.
TRADEMARKS
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REVISION HISTORY
Issue no. Date Comments
A
PROTEUS V1I1 1
st
October 2008
B PROTEUS V1I1 18
th
December 2008
C PROTEUS V1I1 2
nd
April 2009
D PROTEUS XL V1I1 8
th
January 2010
© 2010 Eurotech Ltd. All rights reserved.
See Eurotech Worldwide Presence (on the back cover) for full contact details.

Table of Contents
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Table of contents
Important user information............................................................................................................................. 5
Safety notices and warnings .......................................................................................................................... 5
Life support policy .......................................................................................................................................... 6
CE notice........................................................................................................................................................ 6
WEEE............................................................................................................................................................. 6
RoHS.............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Technical assistance...................................................................................................................................... 7
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Features of standalone variants .................................................................................................................... 9
Features of COM Express variants .............................................................................................................. 11
Comparison of PROTEUS variants .............................................................................................................. 13
Power consumption ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Support products........................................................................................................................................... 16
Getting started with your PROTEUS............................................................................................................ 19
What do need?............................................................................................................................................. 19
Connecting your PROTEUS......................................................................................................................... 19
Identifying your PROTEUS .......................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting a SATA hard disk ...................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting a CD-ROM ................................................................................................................................ 20
Connecting a keyboard ................................................................................................................................ 20
Connecting a mouse .................................................................................................................................... 20
Turning on/off your PROTEUS .................................................................................................................... 21
Using the serial interface (RS232) ............................................................................................................... 21
Using the audio features .............................................................................................................................. 21
Using the on board FLASH .......................................................................................................................... 21
Using the USB ports..................................................................................................................................... 21
Using Ethernet interface............................................................................................................................... 22
Using the flat panel interface........................................................................................................................ 22
Using the backlight connector...................................................................................................................... 22
Using the touchscreen interface .................................................................................................................. 22
Using the PCIE minicard sockets................................................................................................................. 22
Using the micro SD ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Using the general purpose inputs/outputs (GPIO) ....................................................................................... 23
Using the GPS ............................................................................................................................................. 23
Using the ZigBee (optional).......................................................................................................................... 23
Using the Bluetooth (optional)...................................................................................................................... 23
Software specification................................................................................................................................... 24
Operating system support ............................................................................................................................ 24
Drivers .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
BIOS............................................................................................................................................................. 24

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Hardware implementation............................................................................................................................. 25
COM Express specification .......................................................................................................................... 25
Type 1 module pinout feature set ................................................................................................................ 25
Power ........................................................................................................................................................... 26
Block diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Layout and dimensions ................................................................................................................................ 28
COM Express Type 1 carrier board expansion............................................................................................ 30
Processor and chipset.................................................................................................................................. 30
US15W System Controller Hub ................................................................................................................... 30
Graphics support.......................................................................................................................................... 30
Bandwidth limitations ................................................................................................................................... 30
Main memory ............................................................................................................................................... 31
BIOS ROM memory ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Clock generation .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Trusted platform module (Build option)........................................................................................................ 31
Intel HD Audio .............................................................................................................................................. 31
USB .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
PCI Express interface .................................................................................................................................. 32
PCI Express Mini Card................................................................................................................................. 33
Ethernet........................................................................................................................................................ 33
Serial ATA .................................................................................................................................................... 33
Solid state hard disk..................................................................................................................................... 33
LPC .............................................................................................................................................................. 33
RTC .............................................................................................................................................................. 33
Serial ports ................................................................................................................................................... 33
GPS receiver (Build option).......................................................................................................................... 34
Bluetooth (Build option)................................................................................................................................ 34
ZigBee (Build option).................................................................................................................................... 34
GPIO ............................................................................................................................................................ 34
Touch screen ............................................................................................................................................... 34
SMBus.......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Micro SD socket ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Module power supply ................................................................................................................................... 35
Indicator LEDs.............................................................................................................................................. 35
Connectors and LEDs ................................................................................................................................... 36
Connectors ................................................................................................................................................... 39
LEDs............................................................................................................................................................. 62
GPIO mapping................................................................................................................................................ 65
Appendix A – Reference information .......................................................................................................... 69
Appendix B – RoHS Compliance ................................................................................................................. 70
Appendix C – PROTEUS V1I1 vs. PROTEUS XL V1I1 ................................................................................ 71
Compatibility................................................................................................................................................. 71
New features/changes in XL ........................................................................................................................ 71
Incompatibility .............................................................................................................................................. 72
Eurotech Worldwide Presence..................................................................................................................... 74

Important user information
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Important user information
In order to lower the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire or equipment damage, users must
observe the following precautions as well as good technical judgment, whenever this product is
installed or used.
All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this document; however, Eurotech
assumes no liability resulting from any error/omission in this document, or from the use of the
information contained herein.
Eurotech reserves the right to revise this document and to change its contents at any time without
obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Safety notices and warnings
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and
repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere
in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the equipment.
Eurotech assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
The safety precautions listed below represent warnings of certain dangers of which Eurotech is aware
of. You, as the user of the product, should follow these warnings and all other safety precautions
necessary for the safe operation of the equipment in your operating environment.
Installation in cupboards and safes
In the event that the product is placed within a cupboard or safe, together with other heat generating
equipment, ensure proper ventilation.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any
electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Alerts that can be found throughout this manual
The following alerts are used within this manual and indicate potentially dangerous situations:
Danger, electrical shock hazard:
Information regarding potential electrical shock hazards:
•Personal injury or death could occur. Also damage to the system, connected peripheral devices, or
software could occur if the warnings are not carefully followed.
•Appropriate safety precautions should always be used, these should meet the requirements set out
for the environment that the equipment will be deployed in.
Warning:
Information regarding potential hazards:
•Personal injury or death could occur. Also damage to the system, connected peripheral devices, or
software could occur if the warnings are not carefully followed.
•Appropriate safety precautions should always be used, these should meet the requirements set out
for the environment that the equipment will be deployed in.
Information and/or Notes:
These will highlight important features or instructions that should be observed.

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Use an appropriate power supply
Only start the product with a power supply that conforms to the voltage requirements as displayed on
the voltage label attached to the system. In case of uncertainty about the required power supply,
please contact your local Eurotech Technical Support Team (see page 7) or the electricity authority.
Use power supplies that are compliant with SELV regulation.
Use certified power cables. The power cable must fit the product, the voltage and the required current.
Position cable with care, Avoid positioning cables in places where they may be trampled on or
compressed by objects placed on it. Take particular care of the plug, power-point and outlet of power
cable.
Avoid overcharging power-points.
Antistatic precautions
To avoid damage caused by ESD (Electro Static Discharge), always use appropriate antistatic
precautions when handing any electronic equipment.
Life support policy
Eurotech products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems
without the express written approval of Eurotech.
CE notice (Wrong template? From System manual?)
The product described in this manual is marked with the label in accordance with the 1999/5/EC
regulation.
Eurotech shall not be liable for use of its products with equipment (i.e. power supplies, personal
computers, etc.) that are not CE marked.
WEEE
The information below is issued in compliance with the regulations as set out in the 2002/96/EC
directive, subsequently superseded by 2003/108/EC. It refers electrical and electronic equipment and
the waste management of such products.
When disposing of a device, including all of its components, subassemblies and materials that are an
integral part of the product, you should consider the WEEE directive.
The symbol to the right has been attached to the equipment or, if this has not been
possible, on the packaging, instruction literature and/or the guarantee sheet. By using this
symbol, it states that the device has been marketed after August 13th 2005, and implies
that you must separate all of its components when possible, and dispose of them in
accordance with local waste disposal legislations.
Because of the substances present in the equipment, improper use or disposal of the refuse can cause
damage to human health and to the environment.
With reference to WEEE, it is compulsory not dispose of the equipment with normal urban refuse,
arrangements should be instigated for separate collection and disposal.
Contact your local waste collection body for more detailed recycling information.
In case of illicit disposal, sanctions will be levied on transgressors.

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RoHS
This device, including all it components, subassemblies and the consumable materials that are an
integral part of the product, has been manufactured in compliance with the European directive
2002/95/EC known as the RoHS directive (Restrictions on the use of certain Hazardous Substances).
This directive targets the reduction of certain hazardous substances previously used in electrical and
electronic equipment (EEE).
Technical assistance
For any technical questions, or if you cannot isolate a problem with your device, or for any enquiry
about repair and returns policies, feel free to contact your local Eurotech Technical Support Team.
See Eurotech Worldwide Presence (the back cover) for full contact details.
Transportation
When transporting any module or system, for any reason, it should be packed using anti-static material
and placed in a sturdy box with enough packing material to adequately cushion it.
Any product returned to Eurotech that is damaged due to inappropriate packaging will not be covered by the
warranty!
Device labelling
The PROTEUS serial label is affixed to the end panel of the enclosure this contains the Eurotech part
number which in turn contains information on the version and issue of this product the label also
contains a serial number which is unique to each individual PROTEUS.
The labels will also display product conformity marking.

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Introduction
The PROTEUS is a single board computer primarily based on the Type-1 COM Express extended
format CPU module. It also has a secondary build option which allows it to operate in a standalone
(base-board free) operating mode.
The module provides the capability to support a combination of wireless standards including:
•802.11a/b/g/n.
•Bluetooth.
•ZigBee.
•WiMAX.
•Cellular options including (EV-DO, HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM).
•Support for a SiRFStar III based GPS module.
It also provides limited IO functionality including USB, LVDS, SATA and a resistive touch screen
interface.
For applications requiring functionality beyond that provided by the standalone module a COM Express
connector supporting PCI Express, LPC, USB, HD Audio, Gigabit Ethernet and SMBus interfaces is
provided to allow expansion onto a carrier board.
The board is able to run all x86 operating systems including Windows XP/ XP Embedded, Vista,
and Linux.
The PROTEUS board can currently be purchased in the following variants:
•PROTEUS-1.6-M1G-F2G-GPS fitted with 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530P Processor, US15WPT
SCH, 1GB DDRII, 2GB FLASH, GPS and standalone configuration.
•PROTEUS-XL-COM-1.6-M1G-F2G-GPS fitted with 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530P Processor,
US15WPT SCH, 1GB DDRII, 2GB FLASH, GPS and COM Express connector.
•PROTEUS-1.33-M1G-F2G-GPS-I and PROTEUS-1.6-M1G-F2G-GPS
•PROTEUS-COM-1.33-M1G-F2G-GPS-I and PROTEUS-COM-1.6-M1G-F2G-GPS

Features of standalone variants
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Features of standalone variants
Processor
•Intel
®
Atom™ processor options:
- Z530P Processor 1.6GHz TDP: 2.2W, or
- Z510PT Processor 1.1GHz TDP: 2.2W.
Chipset
•Intel US15WPT chipset TDP: 2.3W.
System memory
•DDR2 SDRAM (up to 1GB 400/533MHz).
Supported OS
•Windows XP, XP Embedded, CE.
•Embedded Linux.
BIOS
•Insyde H20 BIOS - EFI and legacy support.
•SPI Flash (proprietary interface).
On board flash
•Up to 4GB parallel ATA Flash on board (2GB default).
Graphics
•Ultra low power integrated 3D Graphics.
•Two single-channel LVDS 24-bit interfaced to two connectors.
•One backlight connector.
Audio
•HD Audio CODEC and 2W audio amplifier supporting stereo speakers, line in, microphone
and headphone.
Touch screen
•4, 5 and 8 wire resistive touch screen support.
USB support
•USB 2.0 supporting low/full/high speed modes.
•Two ports connected to PCI Express MiniCard sockets.
•Two user accessible ports (Pin header, one client configurable).
•One port to board edge Type A connector.
•One port to ZIF connector.
Ethernet
•Gigabit Ethernet port supporting 10/100/1000 BaseT.
•Output to board edge RJ-45 connector.

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Serial ATA
•One SATA connector.
•One power connector for SATA drive.
Serial ports
•One port used to connect to on-board GPS receiver OR ZIF connector (build option).
•One port used to connect to on-board Bluetooth module OR nanoZigBee OR ZIF connector
(build option).
•One port used to connect touch screen controller.
•One port used for general purpose RS232 TX/RX port.
PCI Express
•One PCIe MiniCard socket with SIM card slot.
•One PCIe MiniCard socket with SIM card interface on header.
SDIO/MMC
•One MicroSD socket.
•One 8 bit SD on ZIF connector.
GPIO
•Eight GPIO on header.
TPM (build option)
•Atmel Trusted Platform Module Device, TCG v1.2 compatible.
•LPC interface.
GPS receiver (build option)
•20-channel GPS receiver SirFStar III chipset module.
Bluetooth OR ZigBee (build option)
•Bluetooth wireless communication provided by on-board Bluetooth module.
•ZigBee interface provided by an on-board NanoZigBee module.
Test support
•JTAG Interface (Intel XDP).
Power requirements
•On-board voltage regulators and power management.
•Power / Sleep / HD Activity LED.
•+12V (optional: +5V standby, +3.3V battery).
•+8.5V DC to +24V DC (+12V nominal).
Physical/other
•155mm x 110mm x 17.8mm.
•Commercial temperature range: 0°C to +70°C.
•RoHS Directive: Lead-free.

Features of COM Express variants
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Features of COM Express variants
Processor
•Intel
®
Atom™ processor options:
- Z530P Processor 1.6GHz TDP: 2.2W, or
- Z510PT Processor 1.1GHz TDP: 2.2W.
Chipset
•Intel US15WPT chipset TDP: 2.3W.
System memory
•DDR2 SDRAM (up to 1GB 400/533MHz).
Supported OS
•Windows XP, XP Embedded, CE.
•Embedded Linux.
BIOS
•Insyde H20 BIOS - EFI and legacy support.
•SPI Flash (proprietary interface).
On board flash
•Up to 4GB parallel ATA Flash on board (2GB default).
Graphics
•Ultra low power integrated 3D Graphics.
•One single-channel LVDS 24-bit interface to COM Express.
•One single-channel LVDS 24-bit interface to connector.
Audio
•HD Audio interface on board-to-board connector.
Touch screen
•4, 5 and 8 wire resistive touch screen support.
USB support
•USB 2.0 supporting low/full/high speed modes.
•Two ports connected to PCI Express MiniCard socket.
•Two user accessible ports (Pin header, one client configurable).
•Four ports on board-to-board connector.
Ethernet
•Gigabit Ethernet port supporting 10/100/1000 BaseT.
•Output to board-to-board connector.
Serial ATA
•Two SATA outputs to board-to-board connector.

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Serial ports
•One port used to connect to on-board GPS receiver (build option).
•One port used to connect to on-board Bluetooth module OR nanoZigBee (build option).
•One port used to connect touch screen controller.
•One port used for general purpose RS232 TX/RX port.
PCI Express
•One PCIe MiniCard socket with SIM card slot.
•One PCIe MiniCard socket with SIM card interface on header.
•Four PCIe to COM Express board-to-board connectors (One from chipset, three from PCIE
switch).
SDIO/MMC
•One MicroSD socket.
GPIO
•Eight GPIO on COM express connector.
•Eight GPIO on header
TPM (build option)
•Atmel Trusted Platform Module Device, TCG v1.2 compatible.
•LPC interface.
COM Express board-to-board connector
•Four PCI Express, LPC, four USB host, SMBus/I2C, HD Audio, one LVDS video output,
Gigabit Ethernet, two SATA, system and control, Power.
GPS receiver (build option)
•20-channel GPS receiver SirFStar III chipset module.
Bluetooth OR ZigBee (build option)
•Bluetooth wireless communication provided by on-board Bluetooth module.
•ZigBee interface provided by an on-board NanoZigBee module.
Test support
•JTAG Interface (Intel XDP).
Power requirements
•On-board voltage regulators and power management.
•Power / Sleep / HD Activity LED.
•+12V (optional: +5V standby, +3.3V battery).
Physical/other
•155mm x 110mm x 16.8mm.
•Commercial temperature range: 0°C to +70°C.
•RoHS Directive: Lead-free.
•COM Express connector Type 1, extended module mechanical footprint.

Comparison of PROTEUS variants
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Comparison of PROTEUS variants
Features COM Express Standalone
Processor
Intel
®
Atom™ processor options:
• Z530P processor 1.6GHz TDP: 2.2W.
• Z510PT processor 1.1GHz TDP: 2.2W.

Chipset Intel US15WPT chipset: US15W TDP: 2.3W.
 
Supported OS Windows XP, XP Embedded,CE, Embedded Linux.
 
System memory DDR2 SDRAM: up to 1GB (400/533MHz).
 
BIOS Insyde H20 BIOS - EFI and legacy support.
SPI Flash (proprietary interface).
 
Flash Up to 4GB parallel ATA Flash on board. 2GB 2GB
Ultra low power integrated 3D graphics.
 
One single-channel LVDS 24-bit interface to COM
Express. One single-channel LVDS 24-bit interface to
connector.
 
Two single-channel LVDS 24-bit interface to two
connectors.
 
Graphics
One backlight connector.

HD Audio interface on board-to-board connector.
 
Audio HD Audio CODEC and 2W audio amplifier supporting
two speakers, line in, mic in and headphone.
 
Touch Screen 4, 5 and 8 wire resistive touch screen support.
 
USB 2.0 supporting low/full/high speed modes.
Two ports connected to PCI Express MiniCard socket.
Two user accessible ports (Pin header, one client
configurable).
 
Four ports on board-to-board connector.
 
USB Support
One port to board edge Type A connector.
One port to ZIF connector.
 
Gigabit Ethernet port supporting 10/100/1000 BaseT.
 
Output to board-to-board connector.
 
Ethernet
Output to board edge RJ-45 connector.
 
Supports two SATA output to board-to-board connector.
 
Serial ATA Output to one SATA connector.
One power connector for SATA drive.
 

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Features COM Express Standalone
COM4 used to connect to on-board GPS receiver or ZIF
connector Optional
Optional
COM3 used to connect to on-board Bluetooth module
OR nanoZigBee OR ZIF connector (build options). Optional
ZIF
COM2 used to connect touch screen controller.
 
Serial ports
COM1 used for general purpose RS232 TX/RX port.

Two x1 PCIe MiniCard sockets (from PCIE switch).
Four x1 PCIe to COM Express board-to-board
connector.(One from chipset, three from PCIE switch)
 
PCI Express
x1 PCIe MiniCard socket (from PCIE switch).
x1 PCIe MiniCard socket (from Poulsbo).
 
SIM
One SIM card slot connected to PCIE MiniCard socket
One SIM card interface on header connected to PCIE
MiniCard socket

One MicroSD socket.
 
SDIO/MMC
One 8 bit SD on ZIF connector.
 
Eight GPIO on COM express connector.
 
GPIO
Eight GPIO on header.
 
TPM
Atmel Trusted Platform Module Device, TCG v1.2
compatible
LPC interface.
Optional Optional
COM Express
board-to-board
connector
Four PCI Express, LPC, four USB host, SMBus/I2C, HD
Audio, one LVDS video outputs, Gigabit Ethernet, two
SATA, system and control, Power.
 
GPS Receiver 20-channel GPS receiver SirFStar III chipset module. Optional Optional
Bluetooth wireless communication provided by on-board
WT11 Bluetooth module. Optional
Optional
Bluetooth OR
ZigBee (build
option) ZigBee interface provided by an on-board NanoZigBee
module. Optional
Optional
JTAG Interface (Intel XDP).
 
On-board voltage regulators and power management.
Power / Sleep / HD Activity LED.
 
+12V (optional: +5V standby, +3.3V Battery).
 
Test Support
+8.5V DC to +24V DC (+12V nominal).
 
Physical/other
155mm x 110mm.
Commercial: 0°C to +70°C
RoHS Directive: Lead-free
COM Express Extended module mechanical footprint.
 

Power consumption
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Power consumption
HW / SW
oard power – VIN rail
input voltage [V]
oard power – VIN
rail current [mA] Total board
power [W] Note
Board only / XPe, idle 20 400 8
Board only / XPe, BurnIn test
(CPU, Memory, 2D and 3D
test)
20 520 10.4 Board only
Board, 8.4" display with
backlight, keyboard, mouse,
USB hub, Ethernet / XPe, Burn
In test (CPU, MEM, 2D, 3D)
20 980 19.6 Standard,
no HDD
Board, 8.4" display with
backlight, keyboard, mouse,
USB hub, Ethernet, active hard
disk drive / XPe, BurnIn +
video
20 1110 22.20 Standard,
with HDD
Board, 8.4" display with
backlight, Ethernet, active hard
disk drive, 3x full loaded USB
(3x500mA), Wifi card, GSM
card / XPe, BurnIn + video
20 1520 30.4 Heavy loaded
S3 – sleep, board only / sleep
mode (suspend mode) 20 40 0.80 Board in sleep
Power button configuration:
S5 – power off, board only 20 23 0.46 S5 power off
Power button configuration:
Low power off mode (build
option)
20 1.5 0.03 Low power off
mode

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Support products
The PROTEUS is supported by the following optional products:
•PROTEUS development kit. See below.
•PROTEUS ICE (Industrial Compact Enclosure). See below.
•Breakout boards. See the next page.
•LVDS to VGA adapter.
PROTEUS development kit:
PROTEUS ICE (Industrial Compact Enclosure):

Support products
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Breakout boards
Four breakout boards are available:
•System
Buttons (on/off, Reset, user button) and LEDs (power, HDD activity, PCIE minicards activity,
two user LEDs).
•USB and serial:
One DB9M RS232, one double USB A type connector
•Audio:
Mic input, line input, headphone, speaker jacks
•GPIO:
Eight general purpose input/output on screw terminal, eight line status LED

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LVDS to VGA adapter

Getting started with your PROTEUS
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Getting started with your PROTEUS
What do need?
There are three basic configurations that can be used to access to your PROTEUS board:
•PROTEUS board, TFT LCD display kit, keyboard/mouse, USB hub, and power.
•PROTEUS board, LVDS to VGA adapter, monitor, keyboard/mouse, USB hub, and power.
•PROTEUS board with preinstalled remote access, Ethernet connection, network with DHCP
server, and power.
Connecting your PROTEUS
PROTEUS stand alone configuration
1. Connect display/adapter cable to LVDS A connector (J4).
2. Connect USB hub to USB connector.
3. Connect keyboard and mouse to the USB hub.
4. Connect green power connector plug to a cable coming from a DC power supply. The power
supply output voltage should be between +8.5 to +24V (+12V nominal). Check polarity.
5. Switch on display/monitor power.
6. Connect power cable to the PROTEUS board.
7. Switch on power supply.
The board starts with the Eurotech logo splash screen. If a device with booting capability is
connected (or on board FLASH is preloaded with OS) then the board boots from this, if not the
BIOS screen is shown.

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Identifying your PROTEUS
You can identify the version of your PROTEUS board in two ways:
•Visually. All PROTEUS PCBs are marked on the top side with the PROTEUS name, board
version with issue number and MODBOX letters.
•Using the BIOS (see below).
To identify your PROTEUS from the BIOS follow the instructions below:
1. Boot the PROTEUS board.
2. Press F2 as the Eurotech splash screen appears until the BIOS main screen is shown with the
following details:.
BIOS version
BIOS version xx.xx.xx.xx
CPLD version
CPLD version x.xx
Embedded controller firmware version
uCtrl version x.xx
Unique silicon ID number
System serial number xxxx-xxxx-xxxx
If you want to restore the default BIOS settings, press the F3 key at keyboard initialization to OS load.
This causes the BIOS to rewrite all stored settings and reboot which is useful in cases when display
settings were set incorrectly.
Connecting a SATA hard disk
PROTEUS stand alone
PROTEUS (stand alone) supports one SATA drive via a SATA cable. A 7-wire SATA cable is used to
provide a direct connection between the PROTEUS board connector (J3) and the hard disk connector.
Power for the hard drive is provided through J23 and a 4-wire cable with a 4 pin Molex PicoBlade plug
on one side and a standard SATA power connector on the other. This power cable carries 5V only and
can be used with 2.5” HDD. Alternatively if the PROTEUS is powered from an ATX power supply then
the standard SATA power cable can be used.
The BIOS automatically detects the hard disk drive and configures the hardware correctly.
PROTEUS COM Express
PROTEUS (COM Express) supports two SATA drives. For information on connecting a SATA hard
drive see the COM Express base board manual.
Connecting a CD-ROM
If a CD-ROM drive is required in the system, it may be connected directly via the SATA interface or
through a USB to IDE adapter. It is recommended to use the same power source (for example one
ATX power supply) for the PROTEUS board and CD-ROM hard drive (especially when a USB to IDE
adaptor is used).
Connecting a keyboard
A USB keyboard can be connected straight to the USB connector or via a USB hub.
Connecting a mouse
A USB mouse can be connected straight to the USB connector or via a USB hub.