Intel Motherboard Raptor AT User manual

Raptor A
T
Motherboard
Installation Guide

Introduction
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Table of Contents
Notice...................................................... IV
Introduction .......................................... V
Chapter 1 Pre-Configuration......1
Step 1 Setting the Jumpers 3
Jumper Locations ............................................................. 4
CMOS Reset....................................................................... 5
Disk-on-Chip Selection..................................................... 5
Flash BIOS Write Protect ................................................. 5
Clock Speed Selection ..................................................... 6
Watchdog Timer Selection............................................... 6
On-board Ethernet ............................................................ 7
ATX Power Supply Enhancements ................................. 7
Step 2 DRAM, CPU, Disk-on-Chip and
Cables Installation 8
Raptor AT Memory Configuration ................................... 8
CPU Installation ................................................................ 8
Disk-on-Chip installation................................................ 10
Installing Cables ............................................................. 10
Power and Control Panel Cables................................... 10
Installing Peripheral Cables........................................... 10
Index of Connectors ....................................................... 13
Chapter 2 HIFLEX BIOS
Setup............................15
Standard Setup ............................................................... 16
Advanced CMOS Setup .................................................. 17
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................ 21
Power Management Setup ............................................. 25
PCI/Plug and Play Setup ................................................ 28
Peripheral Setup ............................................................. 31
Auto Detect Hard Disk .................................................... 34

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Change User Password.................................................. 34
Change Supervisor Password....................................... 35
Change Language Settings............................................ 35
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings ................... 35
Auto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings.................. 36
Save Settings and Exit ................................................... 36
Exit without Saving......................................................... 36
Chapter 3 Upgrading....................37
Upgrading the System Memory..................................... 37
Upgrading the Microprocessor...................................... 37
Appendix A Technical
Specifications..........39
Chipsets ........................................................................... 39
System Memory .............................................................. 39
Bios .................................................................................. 39
Embedded I/O .................................................................. 40
Industrial Devices ........................................................... 41
Miscellaneous ................................................................. 41
Memory Map .................................................................... 43
DMA Channels................................................................. 43
I/O Map ............................................................................. 44
On-board Devices ........................................................... 45
PCI Configuration Space Map........................................ 45
Interrupts ......................................................................... 46
PCI Interrupt Routing Map ............................................. 46
SMBUS ............................................................................. 47
Connectors Pin-out......................................................... 47
Appendix B Flash BIOS
programming ...........51
Appendix C Disk-On-Chip .........53

Introduction
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Appendix D On-Board Industrial
Devices .......................55
Watchdog Timer.............................................................. 55
Post Code Display .......................................................... 56
Appendix E On-Board
Ethernet .................67

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Notice
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its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for
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Third Edition.
August, 2001

Introduction
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Raptor AT industrial embedded
motherboard. The Raptor AT design was based on the Intel 440BX
chipset providing the ideal platform to industrial applications. The
Raptor AT design is based on the Intel Celeron and PIII processor.
With proper installation and maintenance, your Raptor AT will provide
years of high performance and trouble free operation.
This manual provides a detailed explanation into the installation and
use of the Raptor AT industrial embedded motherboard. This manual
is written for the novice PC user/installer. However, as with any major
computer component installation, previous experience is helpful and
should you not have prior experience, it would be prudent to have
someone assist you in the installation. This manual is broken down into
3 chapters and 5 appendixes.
Chapter 1 - System Board Pre-Configuration
This chapter provides all the necessary information for
installing the Raptor AT. Topics discussed include: installing
the CPU (if necessary), DRAM installation, jumper settings
for CPU and standard I/O. Connecting all the cables from the
system board to the chassis and peripherals.
Chapter 2 - BIOS Configuration
This chapter shows the final step in getting your system
firmware setup.
Chapter 3 - Upgrading
The Raptor AT provides a number of expansion options
including memory. All aspects of the upgrade possibilities are
covered.

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Appendix A - Technical Specifications
A complete listing of all the major technical specifications of
the Raptor AT is provided.
Appendix B - Flash BIOS Programming (optional)
Provides all the information necessary to program your
optional AMIBIOS Flash BIOS.
Appendix C - Disk-on-Chip
Two on-board sockets for a solid state flash disk device.
Appendix D - Industrial Devices
Watchdog Timer and On-Board POST (Power On Self
Testing) code display.
Appendix E - Ethernet
On-board 10/100 Ethernet.
Static Electricity Warning!
The Raptor AT has been designed as rugged as possible but can still be
damaged if jarred sharply or struck. Handle the motherboard with care.
The Raptor AT also contains delicate electronic circuits that can be
damaged or weakened by static electricity. Before removing the Raptor
AT from its protective packaging, it is strongly recommended that you
use a grounding wrist strap. The grounding strap will safely discharge
any static electricity build up in your body and will avoid damaging the
motherboard. Do not walk across a carpet or linoleum floor with the
bare board in hand.

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Warranty
This product is warranted against material and manufacturing defects
for two years from the date of delivery. Buyer agrees that if this
product proves defective the manufacturer is only obligated to repair,
replace or refund the purchase price of this product at manufacturer's
discretion. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to
alteration, misuse or abuse; if any repairs have been attempted by
anyone other than the manufacturer; or if failure is caused by accident,
acts of God, or other causes beyond the manufacturer's control.
Raptor AT - An Overview
The Raptor AT represents the ultimate in industrial embedded
motherboard technology. No other system board available today
provides such impressive list of features:
CPU Support
• Supports full series of Intel Celeron and PIII PGA370
processors (up to 100MHz FSB).
Supported Bus Clocks
• 66 and 100MHz.
Memory
• Three DIMM sockets up to 384MB or 768MB(registered)
SDRAM, PC100 recommended (required for PIII or 100MHz).
On-Board I/O
• 2 Floppies up to 2.88 MB.
• Dual channel PCI 32-bit EIDE controller.
• Two high speed RS-232 serial ports 16 Bytes FIFO (16550).
• One Centronics™ compatible bidirectional parallel port.
EPP/ECP mode compatible.

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• One PS/2 mouse header and one AT keyboard connector.
• Two Universal Serial Bus headers.
• Two Disk-on-Chip on-board sockets up to 288MB each with
FFS for diskless applications.
• Software and hardware programmable Watchdog Timer & on-
board POST Display Diagnostics.
• Four 16-bit ISA slots and four 32-bit PCI slots.
• Ethernet header.
• Power Button – advanced management support.
• Automatic CPU voltage & temperature monitoring device
(optional).
ROM BIOS
• AMI BIOS™ BIOS HIFLEX with optional FLASH ROM
On-Board Ethernet
• On-board 10/100 Ethernet.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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Special Warranty Note:
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handling costs.
Chapter 1 Pre-Configuration
This chapter provides all the necessary information for installing the
Raptor AT into a standard PC chassis. Topics discussed include:
installing the CPU (if necessary), DRAM installation, jumper settings
for CPU and standard I/O.
Handling Precautions
The Raptor AT has been designed to be as rugged as possible but it can
be damaged if dropped, jarred sharply or struck. Damage may also
occur by using excessive force in performing certain installation
procedures such as forcing the system board into the chassis or placing
too much torque on a mounting screw.
Take special care when installing or removing the system memory
DIMMs. Never force a DIMM into a socket. Screwdrivers slipping off
a screw and scraping the board can break a trace or component leads,
rendering the board unusable. Always handle the Raptor AT with care.
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Static Warning
The Raptor AT contains delicate electronic semiconductors that are
highly sensitive to static electricity. These components, if subjected to a
static electricity discharge, can be weakened thereby reducing the
serviceable life of the system board. BEFORE THE BOARD IS
REMOVED FROM ITS PROTECTIVE ANTISTATIC PACKAGING,

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TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS! Work on a conductive surface that
is connected to the ground. Before touching any electronic device,
ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal object or, and highly
recommended, use a grounding strap.

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Step 1 Setting the Jumpers
Your Raptor AT is equipped with a large number of peripherals and has
the ability to run at a variety of speeds without the need to change any
crystals or oscillators. As such, there are a large number of
configuration jumpers on the board. Taken step by step, setting these
jumpers is easy. We suggest you review each section and follow the
instructions.
Jumper Types
Jumpers are small copper pins attached to the system board. Covering
two pins with a shunt closes the connection between them. The Raptor
AT examines these jumpers to determine specific configuration
information. There are three different categories of jumpers on the
Raptor AT.
A. Two pin jumpers are used for binary selections such as enable,
disable. Instructions for this type of jumper are open, for no shunt over
the pins or closed, when the shunt covers the pins.
B. Three or four pin jumpers are used for multiple selections.
Instructions for these jumpers will indicate which two pins to cover.
For example: for JPx2-3 the shunt will be covering pins 2 and 3
leaving pins 1 and 4 exposed.
C. Grouped jumpers are used when a certain function has multiple
selections. There are two grouped jumpers on the board and careful
attention should be given when setting these jumpers. Instructions for
grouped jumpers are similar to those above.
How to identify pin number 1 on Figure 1-1: Looking to the solder side
(The board side without components) of the PCB (Printed Circuit
Board), pin number 1 will have a squared pad J. Other pins will have
a circular pad Q. They are numbered sequentially.

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Jumper Locations
Use the diagram below and the tables on the following pages to locate
and set the on-board configuration jumpers.
Figure 1-1 Jumper Locations

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CMOS Reset
This option is provided as a convenience for those who need to reset
the CMOS registers. It should always be set to "Normal" for standard
operation. If the CMOS needs to be reset, turn off the system, move
JP5 to 2-3, turn the system on, move jumper to 1-2 and press reset.
Table 1-1 CMOS Reset
Reset CMOS Normal Clear CMOS
JP5 1-2* 2-3
* Manufacturer's Settings.
Disk-on-Chip Selection
The jumper JP7 allows selection for the addresses on Disk-on-Chip
devices.
Table 1-2 Disk-on-Chip Selection
Addresses JP7
1-2
JP7
3-4
JP7
5-6
JP7
7-8
D000h/D400h* Closed Open Open Open
D400h/D800h Open Closed Open Open
D800h/DC00h Open Open Closed Open
DC00h/D000h Open Open Open Closed
* Manufacturer's Settings.
Flash BIOS Write Protect
To program the optional flash BIOS (Location U9 – Figure 1-2) use
JP2 to disable write protection. For regular standard BIOS use default
settings.
Table 1-3 Flash BIOS Programming Selection
Flash
Write-protect Enabled Disabled
JP2 1-2* 2-3
*Manufacturer's Settings.

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Clock Speed Selection
The Raptor AT has a CPU automatic speed selector device. The jumper
JP11 allows selection for this option.
Table 1-4 Clock Frequency Selection
Clock
Frequency
JP11
1-2
JP11
2-3
JP11
3-4
AUTODETECT* Closed Open Open
66MHz Open Closed Open
100MHz Open Open Closed
* Manufacturer's Settings.
Watchdog Timer Selection
The watchdog timer can be set as hardware, software or disabled
through JP10. JP8 sets the time-out and JP6 sets the addresses. Please
refer to appendix D for more details.
Table 1-5 Watchdog Timer Selection
Watchdog
Type
JP10
1-2
JP10
3-4
JP10
5-6
Hardware Closed Open Open
Disabled* Open Closed Open
Software Open Open Closed
* Manufacturer's Settings.
Table 1-6 Watchdog Time-out Selection
Watchdog
Timeout
JP8
1-2
JP8
2-3
JP8
3-4
1200 ms* Closed Open Open
600 ms Open Closed Open
150 ms Open Open Closed
* Manufacturer's Settings.

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Table 1-7 Watchdog Address Selection
Watchdog
Address
JP6
1-2
JP6
2-3
110h* Closed Open
310h Open Closed
* Manufacturer's Settings.
On-board Ethernet
The Raptor AT has a built-in 10/100 Ethernet. The jumper JP12 either
disables (2-3) or enables (1-2) this feature. For more information please
refer to Appendix E.
Table 1-8 Ethernet Selection
Ethernet
Selection Enabled Disabled
JP12 1-2* 2-3
* Manufacturer's Settings.
ATX Power Supply Enhancements
The Raptor AT has a Power on mode selection. The jumper JP4 selects
the power on mode.
Table 1-9 POWER ON Mode Select
Power on
mode
Power on
immediately
Power on upon
PWR_SW signal
(Button press)
JP4 1-2* 2-3
* Manufacturer's Settings.

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The Raptor AT uses standard DIMMs. To determine the
actual capacity of a 1 by 64 DIMM, simply multiply the
1MB by 8.
Step 2 DRAM, CPU, Disk-on-Chip and
Cables Installation
Depending upon how your Raptor AT is configured you may need to
install the following:
• DRAM (DIMMs)
• CPU
• Disk-on-chip
Raptor AT Memory Configuration
The Raptor AT offers 3 DIMM memory sockets (Locations J28,
J27 and J26 – Figure 1-2). They can be configured with 3.3V
unbuffered SDRAM modules. It is very important that the quality
of the DIMMs is good. Unreliable operation of the system may
result if poor quality DIMMs are used. Always purchase your
memory from a reliable source. We strongly recommend using
PC100 memory module (REQUIRED when using PIII or 100MHz
operation). The Raptor AT also supports ECC memories.
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CPU Installation
The Raptor AT currently supports the following CPUs:
• Full series of Intel Celeron and PIII processors (PGA 370).
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1. Improper installation of the CPU may cause
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ermanent damage to both the system board and the
CPU. -- Void of warranty
2. Always handle the CPU by the edges, never touch the
pins.
3. Always use a heatsink and a CPU fan.

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Locate the CPU socket on your Raptor AT system board (PGA Socket
– Location U21 – Figure 1-2). To install the processor, lift the lever of
the ZIF socket and gently insert the CPU. The CPU will fit only in the
right alignment. Make sure the CPU is inserted all the way. Lower the
lever. Install the CPU fan. Make sure it is locked and connected to J3
(see pin-out in Appendix A).
The continued push of technology to increase performance levels
(higher operating speeds) and packaging density (more transistors) is
aggravating the thermal management of the CPU. As operating
frequencies increase and packaging sizes decreases, the power density
increases and the thermal cooling solution space and airflow become
more constrained. The result is an increased importance on system
design to ensure that thermal design requirements are met for the CPU.
The objective of thermal management is to ensure that the temperature
of the processor is maintained within functional limits. The functional
temperature limit is the range within which the electrical circuits can be
expected to meet their specified performance requirements. Operation
outside the functional limit can degrade system performance, cause
logic errors or cause component and/or system damage. Temperatures
exceeding the maximum operating limits may result in irreversible
changes in the operating characteristics of the component.
If the Raptor AT industrial embedded motherboard is acquired without
the CPU and the thermal solution, extremely care must be taken to
avoid improper thermal management. All Intel thermal solution
specifications, design guidelines and suggestions to the CPU being
used must be followed. The Raptor AT warranty is void if the thermal
management does not comply with Intel requirements.
Designing for thermal performance
In designing for thermal performance, the goal is to keep the processor
within the operational thermal specifications. The inability to do so will
shorten the life of the processor.
Fan Heatsink
An active fan heatsink can be employed as a mechanism for cooling the
Intel processors. This is the acceptable solution for most chassis.
Adequate clearance must be provided around the fan heatsink to ensure
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Airflow management
It is important to manage the velocity, quantity and direction of air that
flows within the system (and how it flows) to maximize the volume of
air that flows over the processor.
Thermal interface management
To optimize the heatsink design for the Celeron/Pentium III processor,
it is important to understand the impact of factors related to the
interface between the processor and the heatsink base. Specifically, the
bond line thickness, interface material area, and interface material
thermal conductivity should be managed to realize the most effective
thermal solution.
This completes the installation of the CPU. Now is it a good time to
double check both the CPU and DIMM installation to make sure that
these devices have been properly installed.
Disk-on-Chip installation
The Raptor AT supports Two Disk-on-Chip on-board up to 288 MB
each with FFS for diskless applications.
Locate the Disk-on-Chip socket on your Raptor AT system board
(Locations U12 and U13 - Figure 1-2). Locate pin 1 (Figure 1-2). To
install the Disk-on-Chip gently insert the chip. Make sure the Disk-on-
Chip is inserted all the way.
Installing Cables
Power and Control Panel Cables
The Raptor AT gets power either from the power ATX connector J7 or
the power AT connector J41.
Installing Peripheral Cables
Now it is a good time to install the internal peripherals such as floppy
and hard disk drives. Do not connect the power cable to these
peripherals, as it is easier to attach the bulky ribbon cables before the
smaller power connectors. If you are installing more than one IDE
drive double check your master/slave jumpers on the drives. Review