Kontron ePCI-101 User manual

ePCI-101 User’s Guide
Half Size SHB Based on Pentium-M
Document Revision 1.2
Ref. : M8005_TECH_2/
J
uly 2005

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Contents
Customer Service
Contents
Safety Instructions
Before You Begin ..................................................................................................... vii
When Working Inside a Computer ............................................................................... viii
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge ............................................................................... ix
Working with Batteries................................................................................................ x
Preface
How to Use This Guide .............................................................................................. xiii
Customer Comments ................................................................................................ xiii
Advisory Conventions................................................................................................xiv
Unpacking ...............................................................................................................xv
Powering Up the System .............................................................................................xv
Adapter Cables ........................................................................................................xvi
Storing Boards ........................................................................................................xvi
Regulatory Compliance..............................................................................................xvi
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................xvi
1. Product Description
1.1 Product Overview..........................................................................................1-1
1.2 What’s Included ........................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Board Specifications ..................................................................................... 1-2
1.4 ePCI Compliance........................................................................................... 1-4
2. Onboard Features
2.1 Block Diagram.............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 System Core................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Processors ............................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Chipset Features .......................................................................................2-2
2.2.3 Memory Interface...................................................................................... 2-6
2.3 Intel ICH4 ...................................................................................................2-6
2.3.1 Enhanced IDE Interfaces (J4 and J9)............................................................. 2-6
2.3.2 CompactFlash Interface (J15)...................................................................... 2-7
2.3.3 USB Interfaces (J16 & J17) ......................................................................... 2-8
2.3.4 USB2-3 and USB4-5(J5 & J10) ....................................................................2-9
2.3.5 Audio Interface ...................................................................................... 2-10
2.4 Super I/O .................................................................................................. 2-11
2.4.1 Floppy Connector(J3) .............................................................................. 2-11
2.4.2 Multifunction Connector(J7)..................................................................... 2-12
2.4.3 Serial Ports ............................................................................................ 2-13
2.4.4 Parallel Port (J6) .................................................................................... 2-15
2.5 Ethernet Controllers (J12 and J14) ................................................................ 2-17

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2.6 Video Interface .......................................................................................... 2-19
2.6.1 Supported Resolutions............................................................................. 2-19
2.6.2 Major Features Description ....................................................................... 2-19
2.7 ATX Power Supply Control (J18)..................................................................... 2-20
2.8 Debugging Features .................................................................................... 2-21
2.8.1 Serial Post Codes .................................................................................... 2-21
2.9 System Management Features ....................................................................... 2-21
2.9.1 Thermal Management .............................................................................. 2-21
2.9.2 Power Supply Monitoring.......................................................................... 2-21
2.9.3 Programmable Watchdog.......................................................................... 2-22
2.10 Miscellaneous Features ................................................................................ 2-22
2.10.1 Simple SMBus Controller....................................................................... 2-22
2.10.2 Serial Number..................................................................................... 2-22
3. Installing the board
3.1 Setting Jumpers ...........................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 Jumper Description ...................................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Setting Jumper & Locations ........................................................................3-1
3.2 Processor .................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Memory ......................................................................................................3-2
3.3.1 Installing Memory ..................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Onboard Interconnectivity..............................................................................3-4
3.4.1 Onboard Connectors and Headers.................................................................3-4
3.4.2 Front Plate Connectors and Indicators...........................................................3-5
3.5 Backup Battery............................................................................................. 3-6
3.5.1 Operation and Preventative Maintenance.......................................................3-6
4. Software Setup
4.1 PHOENIX BIOS Setup Program .........................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................. 4-1
4.1.2 Menu Bar.................................................................................................4-3
4.2 Installing Drivers........................................................................................ 4-20
4.2.1 Video Drivers.......................................................................................... 4-20
4.2.2 Ethernet Drivers...................................................................................... 4-20
4.2.3 Other Drivers.......................................................................................... 4-20
4.3 Console Redirection (VT100 Mode) ................................................................. 4-21
4.3.1 Requirements......................................................................................... 4-21
4.3.2 Setting Up and Configuring....................................................................... 4-21
4.3.3 Running Without a Terminal ...................................................................... 4-22

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A. Memory & I/O Maps ..............................................................................................A-1
A.1 Memory Mapping ..........................................................................................A-1
A.2 I/O Mapping ................................................................................................A-2
B. Interrupt Lines ....................................................................................................B-1
B.1 IRQ Lines ....................................................................................................B-1
C. Kontron Extension Registers .................................................................................. C-1
C.1 FPGA/CPLD Registers Definition....................................................................... C-1
C.2 Registers Summary ....................................................................................... C-1
C.3 LANS and Serial Buffers Control ....................................................................... C-2
C.4 Reset history and CpuFault ............................................................................. C-2
C.5 History Clear................................................................................................ C-2
C.6 Hardware Monitor......................................................................................... C-3
C.7 CPLD Version................................................................................................ C-3
C.8 Interupt Enables and request .......................................................................... C-3
D. Board Diagrams ...................................................................................................D-1
D.1 Top Devices Surface Mount .............................................................................D-1
D.2 Bottom Devices Surface Mount ........................................................................D-2
D.3 Mounting Holes............................................................................................D-3
D.4 Top Mounting Components .............................................................................D-4
E. Connector Pinouts................................................................................................ E-1
E.1 Connectors and Headers Summary ................................................................... E-1
E.2 Serial Port 2 & 1 - (J1 & J2) RS-232 .................................................................. E-2
E.3 Serial Port 2 - (J1) RS-232/RS-422/RS-845 ....................................................... E-2
E.4 Floppy Drive (J3) .......................................................................................... E-2
E.5 Primary & Secondary EIDE Connector (J4 & J9) ................................................... E-3
E.6 USB 2 & 3 and USB 4 & 5 (J5 & J10) ................................................................. E-3
E.7 Parallel Port (J6) .......................................................................................... E-4
E.8 Multi-Function (J7)....................................................................................... E-5
E.9 Hardware Monitor (J8) .................................................................................. E-5
E.10 BIOS Mezzanine (J11) ................................................................................... E-6
E.11 Lan 0 & Lan 1 (J12 & J14) .............................................................................. E-6
E.12 Post Code (J13)............................................................................................ E-6
E.13 CompactFlash™ (J15) .................................................................................... E-7
E.14 USB0 and USB1 (located on faceplate) (J16 & J17) ............................................. E-7
E.15 ATX Power Connector (J18)............................................................................. E-8
E.16 CPU Fan (J19) .............................................................................................. E-8
E.17 VGA Interface (J20)....................................................................................... E-8
E.18 Audio Connector (J21)................................................................................... E-8
E.19 Jumptec Intelligent LVDS Interface (on bottom)(J23) ......................................... E-9

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F. BIOS Setup Error Codes ......................................................................................... F-1
F.1 POST Beep ................................................................................................... F-1
F.1.1 Recoverable POST Errors ............................................................................. F-1
F.1.2 Terminal POST Errors.................................................................................. F-1
F.1.3 Test Points and Beep Codes ......................................................................... F-1
F.2 POST Messages ............................................................................................. F-7
F.3 Error Messages ............................................................................................. F-7
G. BIOS Update & Emergency Procedure .......................................................................G-1
G.1 BIOS Update Procedure..................................................................................G-1
G.2 Emergency Procedure ....................................................................................G-1
G.3 Serial Dongle ...............................................................................................G-1
H. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................H-1
H.1 Power and Boot Problems ...............................................................................H-1
H.1.1 Power Supply Doesn’t Start .....................................................................H-1
H.2 SHB Used in Stand-Alone With ATX Control ........................................................H-1
H.3 SHB Used in a Backplane Without ATX Control ....................................................H-1
H.4 SHB Used in a Backplane With ATX Control .........................................................H-2
H.4.1 Power Supply Does Not Stop (Softoff Does Not Work)....................................H-2
H.4.2 Bad Behavior Following an AC loss ............................................................H-2
H.4.3 SHB Stuck in Reset ................................................................................H-2
H.4.4 SHB Hang During Boot ...........................................................................H-3
H.5 Off-board PCI Problems ..................................................................................H-3
H.5.1 Bus A Problems .....................................................................................H-3
A.1.1 IDE Problems............................................................................................H-3
I. Getting Help ....................................................................................................... I-1

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Safety Instructions
Contents
Before You Begin ......................................................... vii
When Working Inside a Computer ................................... viii
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge ................................... ix
Working with Batteries....................................................x

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Before You Begin
Before handling the board, read the instructions and safety guidelines on the following pages to
prevent damage to the product and to ensure your own personal safety. Refer to the “Advisories”
section in the Preface for advisory conventions used in this user’s guide, including the distinction
between Warnings, Cautions, Important Notes, and Notes.
♦Always use caution when handling/operating the computer. Only qualified,
experienced, and authorized electronics service personnel should access the interior
of the computer. The power supplies produce high voltages and energy hazards, which
can cause bodily harm.
♦Use extreme caution when installing or removing components. Refer to the
installation instructions in this user’s guide for precautions and procedures. If you
have any questions, please contact Kontron Technical Support.
WARNING
High voltages are present inside the chassis when the unit’s power cord is plugged
into an electrical outlet. Turn off system power, turn off the power supply, and
then disconnect the power cord from its source before removing the chassis cover.
Turning off the system power switch does not remove power to components.

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When Working Inside a Computer
Before taking covers off a computer, perform the following steps:
Turn off the computer and any peripherals.
Disconnect the computer and peripherals from power sources or subsystems to prevent
electric shock or system board damage. This does not apply to when hot-swapping parts.
Follow the guidelines provided in “Preventing Electrostatic Discharge“ on the following
page.
Disconnect telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer.
In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:
♦To help avoid possible damage to system boards, wait five seconds after turning off
the computer before removing a component, removing a system board, or
disconnecting a peripheral device from the computer.
♦When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on
the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs. If you are
disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before disconnecting the
cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any
connector pins. Also, before connecting a cable, make sure both connectors are
correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to service the system yourself, except as explained in this user’s
guide. Follow installation and troubleshooting instructions closely.

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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can harm system boards. Perform service at an ESD workstation and follow proper
ESD procedure to reduce the risk of damage to components. Kontron strongly encourages you to
follow proper ESD procedures, which means using wrist straps and smocks, when servicing
equipment.
Take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):
♦When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove
the component’s antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the
component in a computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure
you are at an ESD workstation or grounded. This discharges any static electricity that
may have built up in your body.
♦When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or
packaging.
♦Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation. If possible, use antistatic
floor pads and workbench pads.
♦Handle components and boards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts
on a board. Hold a board by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.
♦Do not handle or store system boards near strong electrostatic, electromagnetic,
magnetic, or radioactive fields.

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Working with Batteries
Care and Handling Precautions for Lithium Batteries
Your computer board has a standard, nonrechargeable lithium battery. To preserve the
battery’s lifetime, the battery enable jumper has been removed for shipping.
♦Do not short-circuit
♦Do not heat or incinerate
♦Do not charge
♦Do not deform or disassemble
♦Do not apply solder directly
♦Do not mix different types or partially used batteries together
♦Always observe proper polarities

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Replacing Lithium Batteries
Exercise caution while replacing lithium batteries!
WARNING
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries,
following manufacturer’s instructions.
ATTENTION
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer
uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé
par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux
instructions du fabriquant.
ACHTUNG
Explosionsgefahr bei falschem Batteriewechsel. Verwenden Sie nur die
empfohlenen Batterietypen des Herstellers. Entsorgen Sie die verbrauchten
Batterien laut Gebrauchsanweisung des Herstellers.
ATENCION
Puede explotar si la pila no este bien reemplazada. Solo reemplazca la pila con
tipas equivalentes segun las instrucciones del manifacturo. Vote las pilas usads
segun las instrucciones del manifacturo.

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Preface
Contents
How to Use This Guide.................................................. xiii
Customer Comments .................................................... xiii
Advisory Conventions................................................... xiv
Unpacking .................................................................. xv
Powering Up the System ................................................ xv
Adapter Cables ........................................................... xvi
Storing Boards ........................................................... xvi
Regulatory Compliance................................................. xvi
Limited Warranty ........................................................ xvi

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How to Use This Guide
This user’s guide contains step-by-step instructions for installation and serves as a reference for
operating, troubleshooting, and upgrading.
You can find the latest release of this User’s Guide at:
http://www.kontron.com or at: ftp://ftp.kontron.ca/support/
For the circuits, descriptions and tables indicated, Kontron assumes no responsibility as far as
patents or other rights of third parties are concerned.
The following summarizes chapter contents:
♦Chapter 1, Product Description
♦Chapter 2, Onboard Features
♦Chapter 3, Installing the board
♦Chapter 4, Software Setup
♦Appendix A, Memory & I/O Maps
♦Appendix B, Interrupt Lines
♦Appendix C, Board Diagrams
♦Appendix D, Connector Pinout
♦Appendix E, Bios Setup Error Codes
♦Appendix F, BIOS Update & Emergency Procedure
♦Appendix G, Trouble Shooting
♦Appendix H, Getting Help
Customer Comments
If you have difficulties using this user’s guide, discover an error, or just want to provide some
feedback, please send us a message at [email protected].com. Detail any errors you find. We
will correct the errors or problems as soon as possible and post the revised user’s guide on our Web
site. Thank you.

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Advisory Conventions
Seven advisories are used throughout the user guides to provide helpful information or to alert you
to the potential for hardware damage or personal injury. They are: Note, Signal Paths, Related
Jumpers, BIOS Settings, Software Usage, Cautions, and Warnings. The following is an example of
each type of advisory. Use caution when servicing electrical components.
Note :
Indicates information that is important for you to know.
Signal Paths:
Indicate the places where you can find the signal on the board.
Related Jumpers:
Indicate the jumpers that are related to this section.
BIOS Settings :
Indicate where you can set this option in the BIOS.
Software Usage :
Indicates how you can access this feature through software.
CAUTION
Indicates potential damage to hardware and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING
Indicates potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem.
Disclaimer: We have tried to identify all situations that may pose a warning or a caution condition
in this user’s guide. However, Kontron does not claim to have covered all situations that might
require the use of a Caution or a Warning.

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Unpacking
Follow these recommendations while unpacking:
♦Remove all items from the box. If any items on the purchase order are missing, notify
Kontron customer service immediately.
♦Inspect the product for damage. If there is damage, notify Kontron customer service
immediately.
♦Save the box and packing material for possible return shipment.
Powering Up the System
Before any installation or setup, ensure that the board is unplugged from power sources or
subsystems.
If you encounter a problem, verify the following items:
♦Make sure that all connectors are properly connected.
♦Verify your boot devices.
♦If the system does not start properly, try booting with only the video monitor
connected to the board and without any other I/O peripherals attached, including
Compact PCI or PMC adapters.
If you still cannot start your system, please refer to the Emergency Procedure in the Appendix
Section of this User’s Guide.
Make sure your system provides the minimum DC voltages required at the board’s slot, especially if
cables carry the DC power.
If you are still not able to get your board running, contact our Technical Support for assistance.

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Adapter Cables
Because adapter cables come from various manufacturers, pinouts can differ. The direct crimp
design offered by Kontron allows the simplest cable assembly. All cables are available from Kontron
Sales Department.
Storing Boards
Electronic boards are sensitive devices. Do not handle or store device near strong electrostatic,
electromagnetic, magnetic or radioactive fields.
Regulatory Compliance
This product has been designed to meet FCC regulations for Class B devices.
WARNING
This product is designed to meet Class B regulations. If not installed in a properly
shielded enclosure and used in accordance with this User’s Guide, this product
may cause radio interference in which case users may need to take additional
measures at their own expense.
UL Certification
This product bears the combined UL Recognized Component Mark for Canada
and U.S. It indicates investigations to the UL Standard for Safety of
Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business
Equipment. It is destinated to be used in end-product equipment where the acceptability of the
combination is determined by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Limited Warranty
Kontron Canada, Inc, (“The seller”) warrants its boards to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of shipment. The liability of the
seller shall be limited to replacing or repairing, at the seller’s option, any defective units.
Equipment or parts, which have been subject to abuse, misuse, accident, alteration, neglect, or
unauthorized repair are not covered by this warranty. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties
expressed or implied.

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1. Product Description
Contents
1.1 Product Overview..............................................1-1
1.2 What’s Included ...............................................1-1
1.3 Board Specifications .........................................1-2
1.4 ePCI Compliance...............................................1-4

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1.1 Product Overview
The ePCI-101 integrates all high-performance PC components in a half-size board on the Pentium-M
processor platform. This makes it easy to build up high-performance PC systems, which will be
optimized in terms of heat generation and power consumption. The ePCI-101 is a highly integrated
half-size PCI-board that provides the full functionality of a Pentium-M system.
The ePCI-101 is the first half-size board to use the Pentium-M processor. This product is based on
the ePCI-101 Pentium-M-Core from Kontron Embedded Computers Eching. The Pentium-M processor
is a good solution for customers building test equipment, control room monitors, kiosks and other
embedded applications that will use this board.
This generic processing engine board is targeted at a broad range of applications requiring no ISA bus
support with low-power, high-performance processing, and with a good graphic solutions in a half-size
environment.
The ePCI-101 requires a backplane with the ePCI interface and an ATX-based 50W Power Supply for
supplying the I/O components such as flat panels, hard disks and other external interfaces.
1.2 What’s Included
This board is shipped with the following items:
1. One Quick Reference Sheet
2. One CD-ROM containing drivers
3. One ePCI 101 board
4. Cables listed on the order
If any item is missing or damaged, contact the supplier.

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1.3 Board Specifications
FEATURES DESCRIPTION
Supported
Microprocessors •Pentium-M processor with a Front Side Bus (FSB) at 400MHz
Cache Memory •1M L2 on-die cache
•12KB/8KB Instruction/Data Level 1
Chipset •Intel 855GME
Bus Interface
•Front side bus at 400MHz, 64-bit data, 36-bit address
•Memory bus at 200/266/333 MHz, 144-bit data (2 channel)
•PCI Bus 32-bit / 33 MHz
System Memory
•Up to 1GB on 1 x 184-pin latching DIMM socket
•One DDR channel 72-bit/133MHz for Interleave operation
•DDR200, DDR266 or DDR333 DRAM
Flash Memory •1MB, upgrade on LPC
•64 bits Silicon Serial Number
Description Faceplate Onboard Total
Video 1 1 2
USB 2 4 6
Serial - 2 2
PS/2 Mouse - 1 1
PS/2 Keyboard - 1 1
Ethernet 2 - 2
Hard Disk - 4 4
Compact Flash - 1 1
Floppy - 2 2
Parallel - 1 1
F / O Faceplate or Onboard
Video Video controller integrated in the chipset with up to 64 MB of shared memory. It supports
CRT with resolution up to 1920 x 1440, 32-bit colors On faceplate, female D-sub 15-pin.
USB Six USB 2.0 ports
Serial COM1 as RS-232, COM2 configurable as RS-232/RS-422/485
Ethernet Two 10Base-T/100Base-Tx (Intel 82551ER)
Hard Disk Ultra DMA/100, support for four IDE drives (in master / slave configuration)
Floppy Disk Support for one drive
I/O
Compact Flash Supports CompactFlash disk module (on primary channel)