FabiaTech Fanless FX5202 User manual

FabiaTech Corporation
IPC Solution
Website: http://www.fabiatech.com
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Small Cube System
Fanless Series
FX5202 User’ Manual
NOV 2008
Version: 1.2
Part Number: FX5202

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Technical Support
If you have problems or difficulties in using the system or setting up the relevant
devices, and software that are not explained in this manual, please contact our
service engineer for service, or send email to sup[email protected].
Returning Your Board for Service & Technical Support
If your board requires servicing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
product for service information. You can help assure efficient servicing of your
product by following these guidelines:
A list of your name, address, telephone, facsimile number, or email address
where you may be reached during the day
Description of you peripheral attachments
Description of your software (operating system, version, application
software, etc.) and BIOS configuration
Description of the symptoms (Extract wording any message)
For updated BIOS, drivers, manuals, or product information, please visit us at
www.fabiatech.com
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Table of Contents
FX5202 User’ Manual .............................................................................................................i
Chapter 1 Introducing the FX5202 System ............................................................................... 1
Overview..................................................................................................................................1
Series Comparison Table.......................................................................................................2
Layout.......................................................................................................................................3
Specifications..........................................................................................................................4
Packing List..............................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ............................................................................................... 7
Before Installation...................................................................................................................7
Removing Covers –Installing HDD or Compact Flash ...................................8
Installing the DIN Rail Adapter on FX5202.......................................................9
Installing Memory: SO-DIMM Socket for DDR Modules...............................10
Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse................................................10
Connecting the COM ports............................................................................11
Connecting the LAN ports and USB Ports .....................................................12
LED Indicators....................................................................................................13
Connecting the Audio Microphone In/ Line Out........................................13
Connecting the DC Power and Power Switch ............................................13
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup............................................................................................................... 15
Overview................................................................................................................................15
BIOS Functions ...................................................................................................16
Keyboard Convention.....................................................................................17
Standard CMOS Setup........................................................................................................18
Date & Time Setup............................................................................................18
Hard Disk Setup.................................................................................................18
Video ..................................................................................................................19
Halt On................................................................................................................19
Memory ..............................................................................................................19
Base Memory.....................................................................................................19
Extended Memory............................................................................................19
Other Memory...................................................................................................20
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Total Memory.....................................................................................................20
BIOS Features Setup.............................................................................................................21
Virus Warning.....................................................................................................21
CPU Internal Cache .........................................................................................21
First /Second /Third/Boot Other Device/ Boot Device................................22
Boot Up Numlock status...................................................................................22
Gate A20 Option ..............................................................................................22
Typematic rate Setting.....................................................................................22
Security Option..................................................................................................23
Chipset Features Setup........................................................................................................24
CPU Frequency.................................................................................................24
CAS Latency......................................................................................................24
Video Memory Size...........................................................................................25
Onboard Audio.................................................................................................25
Peripheral Setup...................................................................................................................26
OnChip Primary IDE Channel 1.......................................................................26
Master /Slave Drive PIO mode........................................................................26
IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA.....................................................................26
IDE HDD Block Mode........................................................................................27
OnBoard UART/IRQ Port 1/2............................................................................27
Serial Port 2 Mode Select.................................................................................27
LAN1 Controller .................................................................................................27
Onboard LAN Boot ROM.................................................................................27
Power Management ...........................................................................................................28
Power Management........................................................................................28
PCI/Plug and Play ................................................................................................................29
PNP O/S Installed...............................................................................................29
Reset Configuration Data: Enable, Disable..................................................29
Resources Controlled By: Auto, Manual .......................................................29
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop...................................................................................30
PC Health Status...................................................................................................................31
System Hardware Monitor...............................................................................31
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Password Setup.....................................................................................................................32
Chapter 4 Software Installation ............................................................................................... 33
VGA Drivers ...........................................................................................................................33
WINDOWS XP Driver..........................................................................................33
LAN Utility & Driver................................................................................................................33
Audio Drivers .........................................................................................................................34
WINDOWS XP Driver..........................................................................................34
AES Drivers .............................................................................................................................34
WINDOWS XP Driver..........................................................................................34
BIOS Flash Utility.....................................................................................................................34
Watchdog Timer...................................................................................................................35
Watchdog Timer Setting..................................................................................36
Watchdog Timer Enabled ...............................................................................37
Watchdog Timer Trigger ..................................................................................37
Watchdog Timer Disabled...............................................................................38
Programming RS-485............................................................................................................39
Chapter 5 Technical Reference .............................................................................................. 43
Trouble Shooting for Post Beep and Error Messages.......................................................43
POST BEEP...........................................................................................................43
Error Message....................................................................................................43
Technical Reference............................................................................................................46
Physical and Environmental............................................................................46
Real-Time Clock and Non-Volatile RAM .......................................................46
CMOS RAM Map...............................................................................................48
I/O Port Address Map.......................................................................................49
Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)...........................................................................50
DMA Channel Map..........................................................................................51
DMA Controller 2........................................................................................................51
Serial Ports..........................................................................................................52
RS485 and RS422 Hardware Setup.....................................................................................56
JP2: RS485 Terminal Select and RS422 or RS485 Port Selected..................56
Appendix................................................................................................................................... 57
Dimension A ..........................................................................................................................57
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Dimension B...........................................................................................................................58
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Chapter1IntroducingtheFX5202System
Overview
The FX5202 is a 1U embedded system with AMD Geode™ LX-800 processor board
inside. This user’s manual provides information on the physical features, installation,
and BIOS setup of the FX5202.
Built to unleash the total potential of the AMD Geode™ Processor, Able to support
500 MHz CPU, this system support 10/100M interface network port, audio, 1 So-
DIMM socket with 256MB DDR RAM, Two USB2.0 ports, and a VGA controller.
Each FX5202 has two ports for I/O communications. Two RS-232C ports are
available.
The FX5202 is perfect for Internet Router, VPN Gateway, firewall, Mail Server, WBT,
and small Embedded Control. The unit is only 120.0mm(D) x 44.2mm(W) x
123.0mm(H), offering unparalleled performance in a very small footprint.
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SeriesComparisonTable
Model FX5202
Processor AMD Geode™ LX800 (500MHz)
Chipset AMD Geode™ CS5536
1 200 Pin-DIMM (Max.) 256MB/1GB
CRT VGA Yes
Watchdog Timer Yes
Multi I/O Two RS232C
Enhanced IDE One
CF (Compare Flash Socket) One
USB2.0 Two
Audio MIC-In/Out
RJ45 Ethernet
(10/100M Base-TX) One
Dimensions (Unit: mm) 120.0 (D) x 44.2 (W) x123.0 (H)
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Layout
DC12~24V
-
+
1
OFF
2
ON
LINK ACT MIC
Ear-phone
SWITCH
COM2
KB/MOUSE
USB
LAN
RESET
VGA
COM1
POWER
HDD
LINK ACTIVE
DC IN
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Specifications
Processor Board –
AMD Geode™ LX800 (500MHz) CPU with 256MB DDR RAM.
I/O Outlets –
One 10/ 100M Ethernet with RJ-45 ports.
Two RS-232 serial ports and two USB ports (V2.0).
One CRT and one PS/2 compatible keyboard and mouse interfaces.
Audio function supports MIC-In, Line -Out connector.
One Terminal block for DC power Input with power switch.
One power LED and hard disk/ Compact Flash access LED, and two LED’s
with access and link for LAN.
One push button reset switch
Storage Bay-
One Compact Flash slot for Compare Flash Module or Micro Drivers
One 2.5" hard disk space with HDD clamp holder.
Power requirement –
+12 ~ +24V DC with 15% tolerance, 11VA maximum with 2.5”HDD and 24V
input voltage.
Dimensions (1U height)-
120.0mm(D) x 44.2mm(W) x 123.0mm(H)
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PackingList
Upon receiving the package, verify the following things. Should any of the
mentioned happens, contact us for immediate service.
•Unpack and inspect the FX5202 package for possible damage that may
occur during the delivery process.
•Verify the accessories in the package according to the packing list and see
if there is anything missing or incorrect package is included.
•If the cable(s) you use to install the FX5202 is not supplied from us, please
make sure the specification of the cable(s) is compatible with the FX5202
system.
Note: after you install the FX5202, it is recommended that you keep the diskette or
CD that contains drivers and document files, and keep the document
copies, or unused cables in the carton for future use.
The following lists the accessories that may be included in your FX5202 package.
Some accessories are optional items that are only shipped upon order.
•One FX5202 embedded system.
•One 44-pin flat cable and 4 screws for fixing and connecting a 2.5" HDD
driver.
•One Y-type (3-terminal) PS/2 keyboard plus mouse port adapter cable.
•One 2-pin apartable terminal block.
•One DIN Rail mounting kit with 3 screws.
•One compact disc includes software utility.
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Chapter2HardwareInstallation
This chapter introduces the system connectors & jumper settings, and guides you to
apply them for field application.
BeforeInstallation
Before you install the system, make sure you follow the following descriptions.
1. Before removing the cover, shut down the operation System and disconnect
power switch to off and unplug AC-to DC Adapter cable.
2. Install or unplug any connector, Compact Flash, and hard disk be sure that the
power is disconnected or power switch to off from the system. If not, this may
damage the system.
3. The ESD (Electricity Static Discharge) may be created from human body that
touches the board. It may do damage to the board circuit.
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Removing Covers –Installing HDD or Compact Flash
If you are installing hardware option, you can remove the rear panel and bottom
cover. The following figure will guide you how to install 2.5" HDD inside the FX5202
and how to install the FX5202 fixers.
Note: Use caution when handling the hard disk to prevent damage to IDE
connector as you insert hard disk.
Be careful with the pin orientation when installing connectors and the cables. A
wrong connection can easily destroy your hard disk. CN3 is used to connect a
2.5" HDD with included 44-pin flat-cable.
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Installing Compact Flash
If you are installing Compact Flash modules you need to remove a front side
cover. (Please see the spots circled.)
Installing the DIN Rail Adapter on FX5202
Please refer to the left side figure for installing the FX5202 with DIN Rail adapter.
Note: The Compact Flash socket supports 3.3V Compact Flash and Micro Drives.
The JP1 is used to select master/slave device of this socket and default is slave
(close). Be sure to avoid the same master/slave setting with which connects to
IDE connector, if you use CF and IDE hard disk simultaneous.
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Installing Memory: SO-DIMM Socket for DDR Modules
You may extend additional memory to FX5202 by removing the bottom cover, See
as following figure and rear pictures.The SO-DIMM socket supports 128MB to 1GB of
DDR RAM modules.
Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse
To connector the peripheral control devices and monitor to the FX5202, refer to the
following procedure.
1
OFF
2
ON
LINK ACT MIC
Ear-phone
SWITCH
COM2
KB/MOUSE
USB
LAN
RESET
VGA
COM1
POWER
HDD
LINK ACTIVE
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1. A VGA connector is provided for CRT display
DB15 Signal
1 Red
2 Green
3 Blue
13 Hsync
14 Vsync
12 DDC Data
15 DDC Clock
5 & 10 Digital Ground
6,7,8 Analog Ground
Others Not Used
2. The connector uses the included adapter cable you can attach standard PS/2
type keyboard and mouse. Standard PS/2 keyboard can be plugged into this
connector without any adapter cable. If PS/2 keyboard and mouse will be used
simultaneously, a Y-type (3-terminal) adapter cable is needed.
Pin Description
1 Mouse Data
2 Keyboard Data
3 Ground
4 VCC
5 Mouse Clock
6 Keyboard Clock
Connecting the COM ports
The DB9 (COM1/2) is standard serials port connector. The following tables show
the signal connections of these connectors.
DB-9 RS-232 Signal
1 -DCD2
6 -DSR2
2 RXD2
7 -RTS2
3 -TXD2
8 -CTS2
4 -DTR2
9 -RI2
5 Ground
Case Case Ground
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Connecting the LAN ports and USB Ports
The RJ45 connector with 2 LED’s for LAN. The down side LED (orange) indicates
data is being accessed and the up side LED (green) indicates on-line status. (On
indicates on-line and off indicates off-line)
RJ45 connector The following lists the pin assignment of RJ45
The FX5202 supports a two port USB connector. Any USB device can be attached to
USB ports with plug-and-play supported.
System Reset button
The FX5202 has a push button switcher for system reset; Push and release the
button will cause hardware reset of FX5202 and restart system booting.
LAN Signal LAN Signal
1
8
1 TPTX+ 5 FBG1
2 TPTX - 6 TPRX -
3 TPRX+ 7 FBG2
4 FBG1 8 FBG2
(Front View)
The following lists the pin assignment of USB port
USB#1/2 Signal
1 USBV
2 USBD-
3 USBD+
4 USBG
4 1
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LED Indicators
The Power and HDD LED’s has two distinctive statuses: Off for inactive operation
and blinking light for activity. And the 2 LED’s for LAN ports. The up side LED’s
(Green) indicate on-line, and down side LED (Orange) access status of LAN.
LED1: POWER LED (Green)
2
4
1
3
LED2: HDD LED (Red)
LED3: LAN Access LED (Orange)
ACT
LINK LED4: LAN LINK LED (Green)
Connecting the Audio Microphone In/ Line Out
MIC - In (Left Side) Line – Out (Right Side)
Connecting the DC Power and Power Switch
Power is supplied through an external power DC In. See following figure and a side
pictures.
DC Power Connector: Use external 2-pin apartable terminal block.
DC +12~+24V, 15% tolerance
20VA minimum
DC12~24V
-+
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