IEI Technology NANO-LX User manual

NANO-LX EPIC SBC
Page I
User Manual
NANO-LX EPIC SBC User Manual
MODEL:
NANO-LX
EPIC AMD® Geode LX 800 SBC with VGA/LVDS/TFT
Single GbE, SATA RAID, USB 2.0 and Audio
Rev. 1.23 – August 22, 2017

NANO-LX EPIC SBC
Page II
Revision
Date Version Changes
August 22, 2017 1.22 Updated the following sections:
Section 2.3: Data Flow
Section 4.2.23: Serial Communications Connector
Section 5.6.3: UART Port A RS-422/485 Select Jumper
August 17, 2017 1.22 Clarified Section 4.2.23: Serial Communications
Connector
July 6, 2010 1.21 Modified CN13 connector diagram
April 9, 2009 1.20 Changed SATA controller to VIA VT6421A
Added SATA power connector (CN38)
Updated BIOS section.
May 2007 1.10 - Added notice for LCD panel voltage select jumper (JP7).
- Added dimension drawings.
- Changed the document format.
April 2007 1.01 - Updated AMD VGA driver installation (Section 6.2)
August 2006 1.00 Initial release

NANO-LX EPIC SBC
Page III
Copyright
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to
improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or
other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
TRADEMARKS
All registered trademarks and product names mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.

NANO-LX EPIC SBC
Page IV
Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or
vendor you purchased the NANO-LX motherboard from or contact an
IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative,
please send an email to [email protected].
The items listed below should all be included in the NANO-LX motherboard package.
NANO-LX single board computer
IDE flat cable 44p/44p
RS-232 cables
Audio cable
Power cable
Keyboard/Mouse Y cable
SATA cables
SATA power cables
Mini jumper Pack
Quick Installation Guide
Utility CD
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.

NANO-LX EPIC SBC
Page V
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 NANO-LX CPU BOARD OVERVIEW.......................................................................... 2
1.1.1 NANO-LX CPU Board Applications.................................................................. 2
1.1.2 NANO-LX CPU Board Benefits......................................................................... 2
1.1.3 NANO-LX CPU Board Features........................................................................ 3
1.2 NANO-LX SBC OVERVIEW ...................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 NANO-LX CPU Board Connectors.................................................................... 5
1.2.2 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 6
1.3 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS AND MEMORY MODULES .................................... 7
1.3.1 Operating System............................................................................................... 8
1.3.2 Memory Module................................................................................................. 8
2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 9
2.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................................................ 10
2.2 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 10
2.2.1 Board Dimensions............................................................................................ 10
2.2.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions...............................................................11
2.3 DATA FLOW ...............................................................................................................11
2.4 CPU SUPPORT .......................................................................................................... 12
2.4.1 AMD®Geode™ LX800 500MHz Overview..................................................... 12
2.4.2 AMD®Geode™ LX800 Memory Support........................................................ 13
2.4.3 AMD®Geode™ LX800 500MHz Display Support.......................................... 13
2.4.4 AMD®Geode™ LX800 500MHz Graphics Processor.................................... 13
2.4.5 AMD®Geode™ LX800 500MHz Power Management.................................... 15
2.5 SYSTEM CHIPSET...................................................................................................... 15
2.5.1 GeodeLink™ Interface Unit............................................................................. 15
2.5.2 AMD®Geode™ CS5536 ATA-6 Controller..................................................... 16
2.5.3 AMD®Geode™ CS5536 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) Controller ....................... 16
2.5.4 AMD®Geode™ CS5536 Flash Interface ........................................................ 18
2.5.5 AMD®Geode™ CS5536 USB Controller........................................................ 18
2.5.6 AMD®Geode™ CS5536 Serial Communications........................................... 18
2.5.7 AMD®Geode™ CS5536 Real Time Clock....................................................... 19

NANO-LX EPIC SBC
Page VI
2.5.8 BIOS................................................................................................................. 19
2.6 GEODELINK™PCI BRIDGE ..................................................................................... 19
2.6.1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 19
2.6.2 10/100M Ethernet ............................................................................................ 20
2.6.3 PCI to ISA Bridge ............................................................................................ 21
2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 21
2.7.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 21
2.7.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 22
2.7.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 22
3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 23
3.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................... 24
3.2 UNPACKING .............................................................................................................. 24
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 24
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................... 25
3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 25
3.4 OPTIONAL ITEMS ...................................................................................................... 27
4 CONNECTORS AND JUMPERS.............................................................................. 28
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 29
4.1.1 NANO-LX SBC Layout..................................................................................... 29
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 30
4.1.3 Rear Panel Connectors.................................................................................... 32
4.1.4 Onboard Jumpers............................................................................................. 32
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS ...................................................................... 33
4.2.1 ATX Connector................................................................................................. 33
4.2.2 ATX Power Button............................................................................................ 34
4.2.3 Audio CD-In Connector................................................................................... 34
4.2.4 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 35
4.2.5 Battery Connector............................................................................................ 36
4.2.6 CompactFlash® Connector............................................................................. 37
4.2.7 Digital Input Output Connector....................................................................... 40
4.2.8 Fan Connector................................................................................................. 40
4.2.9 FDD Connector ............................................................................................... 41
4.2.10 IDE Interface Connector................................................................................ 43
4.2.11 Inverter Connector......................................................................................... 44

NANO-LX EPIC SBC
Page VII
4.2.12 Infrared Connector ........................................................................................ 45
4.2.13 Keyboard/Mouse Connector.......................................................................... 46
4.2.14 LED Power Connector................................................................................... 47
4.2.15 LVDS LCD Panel Connector......................................................................... 48
4.2.16 Parallel Port Connector ................................................................................ 49
4.2.17 PC/104-Plus Connector................................................................................. 50
4.2.18 Power Connector........................................................................................... 53
4.2.19 Power Input Connector.................................................................................. 54
4.2.20 Reset Button Connector ................................................................................. 55
4.2.21 SATA Drive Ports........................................................................................... 56
4.2.22 SATA Power Connector.................................................................................. 57
4.2.23 Serial Communications Connector................................................................ 58
4.2.24 TFT TTL LCD Connector............................................................................... 59
4.3 EXTERNAL (REAR PANEL)CONNECTORS.................................................................. 61
4.3.1 RS-232 Serial Connector (COM1)................................................................... 62
4.3.2 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 63
4.3.3 Ethernet Connector.......................................................................................... 63
4.3.4 USB Combo Connectors.................................................................................. 64
4.3.5 Keyboard/Mouse Connector............................................................................ 65
5 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ............................................................ 66
5.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................... 67
5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 68
5.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 68
5.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 69
5.3 UNPACKING .............................................................................................................. 70
5.3.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 70
5.3.2 Unpacking Checklist........................................................................................ 70
5.4 SO-DIMM INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 71
5.5 CF CARD INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 72
5.6 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 73
5.6.1 LCD Panel Shift Clock Jumper........................................................................ 74
5.6.2 COM1/2 Port RI and Voltage Selection Jumper (Optional)............................ 75
5.6.3 UART Port A RS-422/485 Select Jumper......................................................... 75
5.6.4 AT/ATX Power Mode Select Jumper................................................................ 76
5.6.5 PC/104-Plus VIO Voltage Select Jumper......................................................... 77

NANO-LX EPIC SBC
Page VIII
5.6.6 PC/104-Plus SERIRQ Select Jumper............................................................... 77
5.6.7 LCD Panel (LVDS/TTL) Voltage select Jumper............................................... 78
5.7 CHASSIS INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 78
5.7.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 78
5.7.2 Motherboard Installation................................................................................. 79
5.8 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 79
5.8.1 Peripheral Device Cables................................................................................ 79
5.8.2 ATA Flat Cable Connection ............................................................................. 80
5.8.3 AT Power Connection...................................................................................... 81
5.8.4 Audio Kit Installation....................................................................................... 82
5.8.5 Parallel Port Cable.......................................................................................... 83
5.8.6 Single RS-232 Cable........................................................................................ 84
5.8.7 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 85
5.9 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 87
5.9.1 LAN Connection (Single Connector)............................................................... 88
5.9.2 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connection.................................................................. 88
5.9.3 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 90
5.9.4 USB Connection (Dual Connector)................................................................. 90
5.9.5 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 91
6 AWARD BIOS SETUP................................................................................................. 93
6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 94
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 94
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 94
6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 95
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 95
6.1.5 Main BIOS Menu ............................................................................................. 95
6.2 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES .................................................................................. 98
6.2.1 IDE Primary Master/Slave ............................................................................ 100
6.3 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES .................................................................................. 103
6.4 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES .............................................................................. 109
6.4.1 Flat Panel Configuration................................................................................112
6.5 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS......................................................................................114
6.6 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ................................................................................ 120
6.7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS .................................................................................... 121
6.8 PC HEALTH STATUS ............................................................................................... 126

NANO-LX EPIC SBC
Page IX
7 SOFTWARE DRIVERS............................................................................................ 128
7.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 129
7.2 AMD®VGA INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 131
7.3 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 140
7.4 LAN DRIVER ......................................................................................................... 147
7.5 SATA/RAID DRIVER ............................................................................................. 151
7.6 ISA DRIVER ........................................................................................................... 155
A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE............................................................................ 161
B PRODUCT DISPOSAL............................................................................................ 163
C BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS..................................................................... 165
C.1 BIOS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ........................................................................... 166
D WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 169
E ADDRESS MAPPING .............................................................................................. 172
E.1 I/O ADDRESS MAP ................................................................................................. 173
E.2 IRQ ADDRESS MAP ............................................................................................... 175
E.3 MEMORY ADDRESS MAP........................................................................................ 175
F CONNECTINGAN ATX POWER SUPPLY.......................................................... 176
F.1.1 Using ATX Power Switch............................................................................... 177
F.1.2 Using AT Power Supply ................................................................................. 179
G HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE....................................................... 180

NANO-LX EPIC SBC
Page X
List of Figures
Figure 1-1: NANO-LX EPIC SBC....................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: NANO-LX CPU Board Overview (Front Side) ...........................................................4
Figure 1-3: NANO-LX CPU Board Overview (Solder Side) .........................................................4
Figure 2-1: NANO-LX Dimensions (mm) ....................................................................................10
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)............................................................11
Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram.........................................................................................12
Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations (Front Side) .....................................................29
Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations (Solder Side) ...................................................30
Figure 4-3: CN3 Connector Location..........................................................................................33
Figure 4-4: CN5 Connector Location..........................................................................................34
Figure 4-5: CN8 Connector Location..........................................................................................35
Figure 4-6: CN9 Connector Location..........................................................................................36
Figure 4-7: BT1 Connector Location ..........................................................................................37
Figure 4-8: CN35 Connector Location........................................................................................39
Figure 4-9: CN18 Connector Location........................................................................................40
Figure 4-10 CN4 Connector Location.........................................................................................41
Figure 4-11: CN34 Connector Location......................................................................................42
Figure 4-12: CN13 Connector Location......................................................................................44
Figure 4-13: CN26 Connector Location......................................................................................45
Figure 4-14: CN32 Connector Location......................................................................................46
Figure 4-15: CN30 Connector Location......................................................................................47
Figure 4-16: CN12 Connector Location......................................................................................48
Figure 4-17: CN23 Connector Location......................................................................................49
Figure 4-18: CN20 Connector Location......................................................................................50
Figure 4-19: CN7 Connector Location........................................................................................53
Figure 4-20: CN2 Connector Location........................................................................................54
Figure 4-21: CN25 Connector Location......................................................................................55
Figure 4-22: CN6 Connector Location........................................................................................56
Figure 4-23: CN10, CN11 Connector Locations.........................................................................57
Figure 4-24: CN38 Connector Location......................................................................................58
Figure 4-25 CN14, CN15, CN16, CN17, CN19 Connector Locations........................................59