FabiaTech FX5401 User manual

FabIATech Corporation
IPC Solution
Website: http://www.fabiatech.com
Email: [email protected]
FX5401EmbeddedComputers
SmallSystemUser’sManual
FEB 2005
Version: 1.1
Part Number: FX5401

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Copyright
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Disclaimer
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FabIATech reserves the right to revise the publication or change specifications
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FabIATech shall not be reliable for technical or editorial errors or omissions, which
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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
www.fabiatech.com

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Table of Contents
FX5401 Embedded Computers....................................................................................................i
Small System User’s Manual.........................................................................................................i
Chapter 1 Introducing the FX5401 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
Connecting the Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse...................................................9
Connecting the COM ports and Parallel Port ..............................................10
Connecting the LAN ports and USB Ports......................................................11
Connecting the DC Power Jack and Power Switch ...................................13
Connecting the Audio Microphone In/ Speak Out.....................................13
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup............................................................................................................... 15
Overview................................................................................................................................15
BIOS Functions ............................................................................................................16
Keyboard Convention ..............................................................................................17
Standard CMOS Setup........................................................................................................18
BIOS Features Setup.............................................................................................................21
Chipset Features Setup........................................................................................................25
Power Management ...........................................................................................................28
PCI/Plug and Play ................................................................................................................30
Peripheral Setup ...................................................................................................................32
Password Setup.....................................................................................................................35
Chapter 4 Software Installation ............................................................................................... 37
Installation WIN 95/98...........................................................................................................37
VGA Drivers ...........................................................................................................................37
WIN98/WIN95 Driver...................................................................................................37
LAN Utility & Driver...............................................................................................................38

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Audio Drivers .........................................................................................................................38
WIN 95/98 Driver.........................................................................................................38
Watchdog Timer...................................................................................................................39
Watchdog Timer Setting...........................................................................................40
Watchdog Timer Enabled ........................................................................................41
Watchdog Timer Trigger ...........................................................................................41
Watchdog Timer Disabled........................................................................................42
Chapter5 Error Coding ............................................................................................................. 43
Trouble Shooting for Post Beep and Error Messages.......................................................43
Appendix................................................................................................................................... 47
Dimension..............................................................................................................................47
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
Parallel Ports................................................................................................................58

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Chapter1IntroducingtheFX5401System
Overview
The FX5401 is a 1U embedded system with 3.5" low-power Pentium CPU module
inside. This user’s manual provides information on the physical features, installation,
and BIOS setup of the FX5401.
Built to unleash the total potential of the Pentium Processor, Able to support 300
MHz CPUs, this system supports dual 10/100M interface network port, audio, 1 So-
DIMM socket for up to 256MB PC-100 SDRAM, and a 4MB PCI-VGA controller.
Each FX5401 has two ports for I/O communications. Two RS-232C ports are
available.
The Fx5401 is perfect for POS and POI applications, Internet Router, VPN Gateway,
fire wall, Mail Server, WBT, Thin Client and small Embedded Control. The unit is only
200mm(L) X 130mm(W) X 44mm (H), offering unparalleled performance in a very
small footprint.

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SeriesComparisonTable
Model FX5401
Processor GX1-300Mhz
Chipset CS5530A
1So-DIMM(Max. SDRAM) 128MB Standard
256MB/512MB (Option)
CRT VGA Yes
Watchdog Timer Yes
Multi I/O Two RS232
Enhanced IDE or CF One
USB Two
Audio Line-In/Out
RJ45 Ethernet (10/100Mbps) Dual
Dimensions (Unit: mm) 200(L) x 130(W) X 44(H)

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Layout
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Specifications
! Processor Board –
FB2530 inside, 300 MHz low-power Pentium CPU with 128MB SDRAM.
! I/O Outlets –
Dual 100M / 10M Ethernet with RJ-45 ports.
One parallel port with DB25 port.
Two Serials RS-232 with DB9 ports.
PS/2 compatible keyboard and mouse interface.
Audio function supports Line-In, Line -Out and MIC-In connector.
Two USB ports.
One Line-In and One Line-Out ear-jet connectors.
One DC-In plug connector
One Push bottom reset switch.
One power LED and hard disk/ Compact n Flash access LED.
! Storage Bay-
One Compact Flash slot with plug-in aperture and cover, one 44-pin
DiskOnModule space. One 2.5" hard disk space with HDD clamp holder.
! Power requirement –
+24V with 25% tolerance, 0.8A minimum.
! 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 FX5401 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 FX5401 is not supplied from us, please
make sure the specification of the cable(s) is compatible with the FX5401
system.
Note: after you install the FX5401, 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 FX5401 package.
Some accessories are optional items that are only shipped upon order.
• One FX5401 embedded system.
• One AC to DC24V power adapter and 1 AC power code.
• One 2.5" HDD clamp holder accessory pack.
• One Y-type (3-terminal) PS/2 keyboard plus mouse port adapter cable.
(Optional)
• L-type universal fixers and 6 screws.
• 6 stamp pads for this enclosure.
• One compact disc includes software utility.