FabiaTech Fanless Series FX5403 User manual

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IPC Solution
Website: http://www.fabiatech.com
Email: [email protected]
Small Cube System
Fanless Series
FX5403 User’ Manual
JULY 2007
Version: 1.2
Part Number: FX5403

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Copyright
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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 [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
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Table of Contents
FX5403 User’ Manual .............................................................................................................i
Chapter 1 Introducing the FX5403 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 L-type universal fixers on FX5403 ...............................................9
Installing Mini PCI Card: Mini PCI Socket for WLAN Modules.....................10
Installing Memory: DIMM Socket for DDR Modules......................................10
LED Indicators (On the Front Panel)...............................................................11
Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse ................................................11
Connecting the COM ports............................................................................12
Connecting the LAN ports and USB Ports .....................................................12
LED Indicators (On the Front Panel)...............................................................13
Connecting the Audio Microphone In/ Line Out ........................................14
Connecting the DC Power and Power Switch ............................................14
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup............................................................................................................... 17
Overview................................................................................................................................17
BIOS Functions ...................................................................................................18
Keyboard Convention .....................................................................................19
Standard CMOS Setup........................................................................................................20
Date & Time Setup............................................................................................20
Hard Disk Setup .................................................................................................20
Video ..................................................................................................................21
Halt On................................................................................................................21
Memory ..............................................................................................................21
Base Memory.....................................................................................................21

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Extended Memory............................................................................................21
Other Memory...................................................................................................22
Total Memory.....................................................................................................22
BIOS Features Setup.............................................................................................................23
Virus Warning.....................................................................................................23
CPU Internal Cache .........................................................................................23
First /Second /Third/Boot Other Device/ Boot Device................................24
Boot Up Numlock status...................................................................................24
Gate A20 Option ..............................................................................................24
Typematic rate Setting.....................................................................................24
Security Option..................................................................................................25
Chipset Features Setup........................................................................................................26
CPU Frequency .................................................................................................26
CAS Latency......................................................................................................26
Video Memory Size...........................................................................................27
Onboard Audio.................................................................................................27
Peripheral Setup ...................................................................................................................28
OnChip Primary IDE Channel 1.......................................................................28
Master /Slave Drive PIO mode........................................................................28
IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA.....................................................................28
IDE HDD Block Mode........................................................................................29
OnBoard UART/IRQ Port 1/2/3/4,....................................................................29
Serial Port 2 Mode Select.................................................................................29
LAN1/2 Controller..............................................................................................29
Onboard LAN Boot ROM.................................................................................29
Power Management ...........................................................................................................30
Power Management........................................................................................30
PCI/Plug and Play ................................................................................................................31
PNP O/S Installed...............................................................................................31
Reset Configuration Data: Enable, Disable..................................................31
Resources Controlled By: Auto, Manual .......................................................31
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop...................................................................................32

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PC Health Status...................................................................................................................33
System Hardware Monitor...............................................................................33
Password Setup.....................................................................................................................34
Chapter 4 Software Installation ............................................................................................... 35
VGA Drivers ...........................................................................................................................35
WINDOWS XP Driver..........................................................................................35
LAN Utility & Driver................................................................................................................35
Audio Drivers .........................................................................................................................36
WINDOWS XP Driver..........................................................................................36
AES Drivers .............................................................................................................................36
WINDOWS XP Driver..........................................................................................36
BIOS Flash Utility.....................................................................................................................36
Watchdog Timer...................................................................................................................37
Watchdog Timer Setting..................................................................................38
Watchdog Timer Enabled ...............................................................................39
Watchdog Timer Trigger ..................................................................................39
Watchdog Timer Disabled...............................................................................40
Programming RS-485............................................................................................................41
Chapter 5 Technical Reference .............................................................................................. 45
Trouble Shooting for Post Beep and Error Messages.......................................................45
POST BEEP...........................................................................................................45
Error Message....................................................................................................45
Technical Reference............................................................................................................48
Physical and Environmental............................................................................48
Real-Time Clock and Non-Volatile RAM .......................................................48
CMOS RAM Map...............................................................................................50
I/O Port Address Map.......................................................................................51
Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)...........................................................................52
DMA Channel Map..........................................................................................53
DMA Controller 2........................................................................................................53
Serial Ports ..........................................................................................................54
RS485 and RS422 Hardware Setup.....................................................................................58
JP11 & JP4: RS485 Terminal Select and RS422 or RS485 Port Selected .....58

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Appendix................................................................................................................................... 59
Dimension..............................................................................................................................59

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Chapter1IntroducingtheFX5403System
Overview
The FX5403 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 FX5403.
Built to unleash the total potential of the AMD Geode™ Processor, Able to support
500 MHz CPU, this system supports dual 10/100/1000M interface network port,
audio, 1 DIMM socket with 256MB DDR RAM, mini PCI socket for wireless LAN, Four
USB2.0 ports, and a VGA controller.
Each FX5403 has four ports for I/O communications. Four RS-232C ports are
available.
The FX5403 is perfect for Internet Router, VPN Gateway, firewall, Mail Server, WBT,
and small Embedded Control. The unit is only 130.0mm(D) x 200.0mm(W) x
44.2mm(H), offering unparalleled performance in a very small footprint.

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SeriesComparisonTable
Model FX5403
Processor AMD Geode™ LX800 (500MHz)
Chipset AMD Geode™ CS5536
1 184 Pin-DIMM (Max.) 256MB/1GB
CRT VGA Yes
Watchdog Timer Yes
Multi I/O Four RS232C
Enhanced IDE One
CF (Compare Flash Socket) One
USB2.0 Four
Audio MIC-In/Line-Out
Mini-PCI Socket One
RJ45 Ethernet
(100/1000M Base-TX) Dual
Dimensions (Unit: mm) 130.0 (D) x 200.0 (W) x 44.2 (H)

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Layout
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Antenna
4 2
31
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+
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DC12~24V
ON
OFF

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Specifications
 Processor Board –
AMD Geode™ LX800 (500MHz) CPU with 256MB DDR RAM.
 I/O Outlets –
Dual 100 / 1000M Ethernet with RJ-45 ports.
Four RS-232 Serial ports and four USB ports (V2.0).
One CRT and one PS/2 compatible keyboard and mouse interfaces.
Audio function supports MIC-In, Line -Out connectors.
One Mini PCI Socket for Wireless LAN module.
One DC-In plug connector and terminal block with power switch.
One power LED and hard disk/ Compact Flash access LED, and two LAN
LEDs.
One push button reset switch.
 Storage Bay-
One Compact Flash slot for Compare Flash Module or Micro Drivers
One 2.5" hard disk space.
 Power requirement –
+12 ~ +24V DC with 15% tolerance, 16VA maximum with 2.5” HDD and 19V
input voltage.
 Dimensions (1U height)-
130.0mm(D) x 200.0mm(W) x 44.2mm(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 FX5403 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 FX5403 is not supplied from us, please
make sure the specification of the cable(s) is compatible with the FX5403
system.
Note: after you install the FX5403, 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 FX5403 package.
Some accessories are optional items that are only shipped upon order.
• One FX5403 embedded system.
• One AC to DC power adapter and one AC power code.
• 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.
• Two L-type universal fixers and 6 screws.
• One 2-pin apartable terminal block.
• 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 bottom cover.The
following figure will guide you how to install 2.5" HDD inside the FX5403 and how to
install the FX5403 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 or 44-pin DiskOnModule directly.

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 Installing Compact Flash
If you are installing Compact Flash modules you need to remove a bottom cover.
(Please see the spots circled.)
 Installing the L-type universal fixers on FX5403
Please refer to the left side figure for installing the FX5403 with L-type universal fixers.
Note: The Compact Flash socket supports 3.3V Compact Flash and Micro Drives.
The JP10 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 Mini PCI Card: Mini PCI Socket for WLAN Modules
You may extend additional mini PCI WLAN module to FX5403 by removing the
bottom cover. Connect the antenna cable from backside antenna hole to Mini
PCI WLAN (the auxiliary board). Release the screws on the bottom of the unit.
(Please see the spots circled.)
 Installing Memory: DIMM Socket for DDR Modules
You may extend additional memory to FX5403 by removing the bottom cover, See
as following figure and rear pictures. The DIMM socket supports 128MB to 1GB of
DDR RAM modules.

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 LED Indicators (On the Front Panel)
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 LAN1 and LAN2
LED’s (Green) indicate on-line/access status of LAN1 and LAN2 respectively.
 Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse
To connector the peripheral control devices and monitor to the FX5403, refer to the
following procedure.
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Antenna
4 2
31
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DC12~24V
ON
OFF
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

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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.
 Connecting the COM ports
The DB9 (COM1/2/3/4) is standard serials port connector. The following tables
show the signal connections of these connectors.
 Connecting the LAN ports and USB Ports
The RJ45 connector with 2 LED’s for LAN. The right side LED (orange) indicates data
is being accessed and the left side LED (green) indicates on-line status. (On
indicates on-line and off indicates off-line)
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
LAN1/LAN2 Signal LAN1/LAN2 Signal
1 TPTX+ 5 FBG1
2 TPTX - 6 TPRX -
3 TPRX+ 7 FBG2
4 FBG1 8 FBG2
RJ45 connector
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(Front View)
The following lists the pin assignment of RJ45
Pin Description
1 Mouse Data
2 Keyboard Data
3 Ground
4 VCC
5 Mouse Clock
6 Keyboard Clock

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The FX5403 supports a four port USB connector. Any USB device can be attached to
USB ports with plug-and-play supported. The left side port is USB # 1/2 and the right side
port is USB # 3/4
 System Reset button
The FX5403 has a push button switcher for system reset; Push and release the
button will cause hardware reset of FX5403 and restart system booting.
 LED Indicators (On the Front Panel)
The Power, LAN and HDD LED have two distinctive statuses: Off for inactive
operation and blinking light for activity.
USB#1~4 Signal
1 USBV
2 USBD-
3 USBD+
4 USBG
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LED1: Power LED (Green)
LED2: HDD LED (Red)
LED3: LAN1 Link/Access LED (Green)
LED4: LAN2 Link/Access LED (Green)
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2
3
4