IEI Technology NANO-LX2 User manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
May, 2008 1.00 Initial release

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Manual Conventions
WARNING!
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result
in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize.
The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by
text. The text is the warning message. A warning message is shown below:
WARNING:
This is an example of a warning message. Failure to adhere to warning
messages may result in permanent damage to the NANO-LX2 or
personal injury to the user. Please take warning messages seriously.
CAUTION!
Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or
damaging the NANO-LX2. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word “caution” is written
as “CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is followed. The text is the cautionary
message. A caution message is shown below:
CAUTION:
This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions
messages may result in permanent damage to the NANO-LX2. Please
take caution messages seriously.

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NOTE:
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information. These
messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can
help avoid making mistakes. Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as
“NOTE,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text. The text is the cautionary
message. A note message is shown below:
NOTE:
This is an example of a note message. Notes should always be read.
Notes contain critical information about the NANO-LX2. Please take
note messages seriously.

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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-LX2 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-LX2 package.
 1 x NANO-LX2 single board computer
 1 x 44-pin IDE cable
 1 x Audio cable
 1 x Dual port USB cable
 1 x Mini jumper pack
 1 x Utility CD
 1 x QIG (quick installation guide)
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 NANO-LX2 CPU BOARD OVERVIEW ....................................................................... 2
1.1.1 Applications ....................................................................................................... 2
1.1.2 Benefits............................................................................................................... 2
1.1.3 Features ............................................................................................................. 3
1.2 NANO-LX2 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................ 4
1.2.1 NANO-LX2 CPU Board Connectors.................................................................. 5
1.2.2 Technical Specifications: ................................................................................... 6
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.............................................................. 10
2.3 DATA FLOW...............................................................................................................11
2.4 AMD GEODE™ LX 800 CPU SUPPORT .................................................................. 12
2.4.1 AMD Geode™ LX 800 500 MHz Overview..................................................... 12
2.4.2 AMD Geode™ LX 800 Memory Support......................................................... 13
2.4.3 AMD Geode™ LX 800 500 MHz Display Support.......................................... 13
2.4.4 AMD Geode™ LX 800 500 MHz Graphics processor..................................... 14
2.4.5 AMD Geode™ LX 800 500 MHz Power Management.................................... 15
2.5 AMD GEODE™ CS5536 SYSTEM CHIPSET ............................................................. 15
2.5.1 GeodeLink™ PCI Bridge Overview ................................................................ 16
2.5.2 10/100M Ethernet ............................................................................................ 16
2.5.3 AMD Geode™ CS5536 ATA-6 Controller....................................................... 18
2.5.4 AMD Geode™ CS5536 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) Controller ......................... 19
2.5.5 AMD Geode™ CS5536 Flash Interface .......................................................... 22
2.5.6 AMD Geode™ CS5536 USB Controller.......................................................... 22
2.5.7 AMD Geode™ CS5536 Real Time Clock......................................................... 23
2.6 LPC BUS COMPONENTS........................................................................................... 23
2.6.1 LPC Bus Overview........................................................................................... 23

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2.6.2 BIOS................................................................................................................. 24
2.6.3 Winbond W83627HG Super I/O chipset .......................................................... 24
2.6.3.1 Super I/O LPC Interface ........................................................................... 25
2.6.3.2 Super I/O UART Controller...................................................................... 26
2.6.3.3 Super I/O Hardware Monitor Functions ................................................... 26
2.6.3.4 Super I/O Keyboard and Mouse Controller .............................................. 26
2.6.3.5 Super I/O GPIO Ports ............................................................................... 27
2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 27
2.7.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 27
2.7.2 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 27
3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 29
3.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 30
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 30
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 30
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................... 31
3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 31
3.3.2 Optional Items.................................................................................................. 32
4 CONNECTOR PINOUTS........................................................................................... 33
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................................... 34
4.1.1 NANO-LX2 Layout........................................................................................... 34
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 35
4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 36
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 36
4.2.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 36
4.2.2 CD In Connector.............................................................................................. 37
4.2.3 CompactFlash® Socket.................................................................................... 38
4.2.4 Digital I/O Connector...................................................................................... 40
4.2.5 IDE Connector................................................................................................. 41
4.2.6 Mini PCI Slot ................................................................................................... 43
4.2.7 Power and HDD LED Connector.................................................................... 47
4.2.8 Power Button Connector.................................................................................. 48
4.2.9 Reset Button Connector ................................................................................... 49
4.2.10 USB Connectors............................................................................................. 49

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4.3 EXTERNAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS....................................................................... 50
4.3.1 Ethernet Connector.......................................................................................... 51
4.3.2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector ..................................................................... 52
4.3.3 Power Input Connector.................................................................................... 53
4.3.4 Serial Port Connector...................................................................................... 53
4.3.5 USB Ports......................................................................................................... 54
4.3.6 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 55
5 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 57
5.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 58
5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................. 59
5.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 59
5.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 60
5.2.3 SO-DIMM Installation..................................................................................... 61
5.2.4 CF Card Installation........................................................................................ 62
5.3 JUMPER SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 63
5.3.1 AT/ATX Power Mode ....................................................................................... 64
5.3.2 CompactFlash®Master/Slave.......................................................................... 65
5.4 CHASSIS INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 66
5.4.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 66
5.4.2 NANO-LX2 Installation ................................................................................... 66
5.5 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 66
5.5.1 ATA Flat Cable Connection ............................................................................. 66
5.5.2 USB Cable........................................................................................................ 68
5.5.3 Audio Kit Installation....................................................................................... 69
5.6 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 70
5.6.1 Keyboard and Mouse....................................................................................... 70
5.6.2 LAN.................................................................................................................. 71
5.6.3 Serial Device.................................................................................................... 72
5.6.4 USB.................................................................................................................. 73
5.6.5 VGA Monitor.................................................................................................... 74
6 BIOS SETUP................................................................................................................ 77
6.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 78
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 78

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6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 78
6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 79
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 79
6.1.5 Main BIOS Menu ............................................................................................. 79
6.2 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES.................................................................................. 82
6.2.1 IDE Primary Master/Slave .............................................................................. 84
6.3 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES.................................................................................... 87
6.4 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES................................................................................ 93
6.5 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ...................................................................................... 95
6.6 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP.................................................................................. 97
6.7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS ..................................................................................... 99
6.8 PC HEALTH STATUS ............................................................................................... 103
7 SOFTWARE DRIVERS............................................................................................ 105
7.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 106
7.2 OPEN THE DEVICE MANAGER IN WINDOWS ........................................................... 106
7.3 VGA DRIVER INSTALLATION ..................................................................................111
7.4 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ................................................................................118
7.5 LAN DRIVER ......................................................................................................... 125
A BIOS OPTIONS........................................................................................................ 129
B TERMINOLOGY...................................................................................................... 133
C DIGITAL I/O INTERFACE..................................................................................... 137
C.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 138
C.2 DIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS ................................................................................... 138
C.3 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLES........................................................................... 139
C.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function..................................................................... 139
C.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function.................................................................. 139
D WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 141
E ADDRESS MAPPING .............................................................................................. 145
E.1 IO ADDRESS MAP.................................................................................................. 146
E.2 1ST MB MEMORY ADDRESS MAP........................................................................... 147
E.3 IRQ MAPPING TABLE ............................................................................................ 147
E.4 DMA CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS ............................................................................. 148

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F COMPATIBILITY..................................................................................................... 149
F.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS ........................................................................ 150
F.2 COMPATIBLE MEMORY MODULES .......................................................................... 150
G HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE....................................................... 153
G.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY..................................... 154
H AC'97 AUDIO CODEC ............................................................................................ 157
H.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 158
H.1.1 Accessing the AC’97 CODEC....................................................................... 158
H.1.2 Driver Installation......................................................................................... 158
H.2 SOUND EFFECT CONFIGURATION........................................................................... 159
H.2.1 Accessing the Sound Effects Manager .......................................................... 159
H.2.2 Sound Effect Manager Configuration Options ............................................. 160

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: NANO-LX2....................................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Overview (Front Side).................................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: Overview (Solder Side)...............................................................................................5
Figure 2-1: NANO-LX2 Dimensions (mm) ..................................................................................10
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)............................................................11
Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram.........................................................................................12
Figure 2-4: Memory Modules.......................................................................................................13
Figure 2-5: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Controllers ..................................................................17
Figure 2-6: IDE Connector ...........................................................................................................18
Figure 2-7: AC’97 Codec and Audio Connector ........................................................................20
Figure 2-8: CompactFlash Connector ........................................................................................22
Figure 2-9: USB Connectors........................................................................................................23
Figure 2-10: BIOS Chipset ...........................................................................................................24
Figure 2-11: Super I/O Chipset....................................................................................................25
Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations...........................................................................34
Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations (Solder Side) ...................................................35
Figure 4-3: Audio Connector Location.......................................................................................37
Figure 4-4: Audio CD In Connector Location ............................................................................38
Figure 4-5: CF Card Socket Location .........................................................................................39
Figure 4-6: Digital I/O Connector Locations ..............................................................................41
Figure 4-7: IDE Connector Location...........................................................................................42
Figure 4-8: Mini PCI Slot Location..............................................................................................44
Figure 4-9: Power and HDD LED Connector Location..............................................................47
Figure 4-10: Power Button Connector Location........................................................................48
Figure 4-11: Reset Button Connector Locations.......................................................................49
Figure 4-12: USB Connector Pinout Locations.........................................................................50
Figure 4-13: NANO-LX2 On-board External Interface Connectors..........................................51
Figure 4-14: Ethernet Connector.................................................................................................51
Figure 4-15: PS/2 Connector .......................................................................................................52
Figure 4-16: Serial Port Pinout Locations..................................................................................54

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Figure 4-17: VGA1 Connector .....................................................................................................55
Figure 5-1: SO-DIMM Installation................................................................................................61
Figure 5-2: CF Card Installation..................................................................................................63
Figure 5-3: Power Mode Jumper Pinout Location.....................................................................64
Figure 5-4: CompactFlash® Master/Slave Jumper Pinout Location.......................................65
Figure 5-5: IDE Cable Connection...............................................................................................67
Figure 5-6: Dual USB Cable Connection....................................................................................68
Figure 5-7: Audio Kit Connection ...............................................................................................69
Figure 5-8: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ...........................................................................71
Figure 5-9: LAN Connection........................................................................................................72
Figure 5-10: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................73
Figure 5-11: USB Connector........................................................................................................74
Figure 5-12: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................75
Figure 7-1: Access Windows Control Panel........................................................................... 107
Figure 7-2: Performance and Maintenance............................................................................. 108
Figure 7-3: Access the System ................................................................................................ 108
Figure 7-4: System Properties.................................................................................................. 109
Figure 7-5: Open Device Manager............................................................................................ 110
Figure 7-6: Device Manager......................................................................................................111
Figure 7-7: Video Controller (Device Manager) ...................................................................... 112
Figure 7-8: Update Driver Selection......................................................................................... 112
Figure 7-9: Hardware Update Wizard....................................................................................... 113
Figure 7-10: VGA Driver Installation Start............................................................................... 114
Figure 7-11: Wizard Search ......................................................................................................115
Figure 7-12: Wizard Warning Screen....................................................................................... 115
Figure 7-13: VGA Driver Installation........................................................................................ 116
Figure 7-14: VGA Driver Installation Complete ...................................................................... 117
Figure 7-15: Device Manager Update....................................................................................... 118
Figure 7-16: Audio Controller (Device Manager).................................................................... 119
Figure 7-17: Update Audio Driver Selection ........................................................................... 119
Figure 7-18: Hardware Update Wizard..................................................................................... 120
Figure 7-19: Audio Driver Installation Start ............................................................................ 121
Figure 7-20: Wizard Search ......................................................................................................122
Figure 7-21: Wizard Warning Screen....................................................................................... 122
Figure 7-22: Audio Driver Installation...................................................................................... 123

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Figure 7-23: Audio Driver Installation Complete.................................................................... 124
Figure 7-24: Device Manager Update....................................................................................... 125
Figure 7-25: Locate the Setup Program Icon.......................................................................... 125
Figure 7-26: Preparing Setup Screen ...................................................................................... 126
Figure 7-27: Install Wizard Welcome Screen.......................................................................... 126
Figure 7-28: Installing Screen ..................................................................................................127

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................7
Table 2-1: Geode LX Graphics Features ....................................................................................15
Table 2-2: Supported HDD Specifications..................................................................................19
Table 2-3: Power Consumption...................................................................................................27
Table 3-1: Package List Contents...............................................................................................32
Table 3-2: Package List Contents...............................................................................................32
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................36
Table 4-2: Rear Panel Connectors..............................................................................................36
Table 4-3: Audio Connector Pinouts ..........................................................................................37
Table 4-4: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts................................................................................38
Table 4-5: CF Card Socket Pinouts.............................................................................................40
Table 4-6: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts....................................................................................41
Table 4-7: IDE Connector Pinouts...............................................................................................43
Table 4-8: Mini PCI Slot Pinouts..................................................................................................47
Table 4-9: Power and HDD LED Connector Pinouts.................................................................48
Table 4-10: Power Button Connector Pinouts...........................................................................48
Table 4-11: Reset Button Connector Pinouts............................................................................49
Table 4-12: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................................50
Table 4-13: Ethernet Connector Pinouts....................................................................................51
Table 4-14: Connector LEDs........................................................................................................52
Table 4-15: PS/2 Connectors.......................................................................................................53
Table 4-16: Power Input Connector Pinouts..............................................................................53
Table 4-17: Serial Port Pinouts....................................................................................................54
Table 4-18: USB Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................55
Table 4-19: VGA1 Connector Pinouts.........................................................................................55
Table 5-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................64
Table 5-2: Power Mode Jumper Settings ...................................................................................64
Table 5-3: CompactFlash® Master/Slave Jumper Settings......................................................65
Table 5-4: IEI Provided Cables....................................................................................................66
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................79

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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility ........................................................................80
BIOS Menu 2: Standard CMOS Features....................................................................................82
BIOS Menu 3: IDE Channel Master .............................................................................................84
BIOS Menu 4: Advanced BIOS Features....................................................................................87
BIOS Menu 5: Advanced Chipset Features................................................................................93
BIOS Menu 6: Integrated Peripherals.........................................................................................95
BIOS Menu 7: Power Management Setup ..................................................................................98
BIOS Menu 8: PnP/PCI Configurations.......................................................................................99
BIOS Menu 9: IRQ Resources .................................................................................................. 101
BIOS Menu 10: DMA Resources............................................................................................... 102
BIOS Menu 11: PC Health Status............................................................................................. 104

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1 Introduction
Chapter
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1.1 NANO-LX2 CPU Board Overview
Figure 1-1: NANO-LX2
The EPIC form factor NANO-LX2 is a highly integrated AMD Geode™ LX 800
motherboard platform. The NANO-LX2 is specifically optimized for multi-media
applications requiring minimum installation space. The NANO-LX2 is particularly suitable
for low power and fan-less applications. The NANO-LX2 supports a full range of
functionality for an AT/ATX-compatible industrial computer in a space-saving form factor.
The NANO-LX2 is equipped with an on board low-power consumption and high
performance AMD Geode™ LX 800 processor. The NANO-LX2 also supports a 1.0 GB
SDRAM SO-DIMM.
1.1.1 Applications
The NANO-LX2 motherboard has been designed for use in industrial applications where
board expansion is critical and operational reliability is essential.
1.1.2 Benefits
Some of the NANO-LX2 motherboard benefits include,

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 Operating reliably in harsh industrial environments with ambient temperatures
as high as 60°C
 Rebooting automatically if the BIOS watchdog timer detects that the system is
no longer operating
 Small form factor is ideally suited for thin client applications
1.1.3 Features
Some of the NANO-LX2 motherboard features are listed below:
 EPIC form factor
 Complies with RoHS
 Embedded AMD Geode™ LX 800 CPU
 Mini PCI expansion slot
 Supports one 1.0 GB 128 MB DDR SO-DIMM
 One high performance Ethernet (10/100M) controller
 Supports four USB 2.0 devices
 Integrated audio

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1.2 NANO-LX2 Overview
Figure 1-2: Overview (Front Side)