Kontron SBC-815ET-VER User manual

SBC-815ET-VER
User’s Guide
PN: 931-0031-01
September 2006
Kontron America

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Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions........................................................................................................ 9
Before You Begin......................................................................................................................9
When Working Inside a Computer ..........................................................................................10
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge .........................................................................................11
Preface.........................................................................................................................13
How to Use This Guide ...........................................................................................................13
Customer Comments ..............................................................................................................14
Advisory Conventions..............................................................................................................15
Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................16
Regulatory Compliance Statements........................................................................................17
FCC Compliance Statement for Class A Devices..............................................................................17
CE Certification ..................................................................................................................................17
Guarantee and Warranty Policy..............................................................................................18
Guarantee ..........................................................................................................................................18
Limited Warranty................................................................................................................................18
Return Procedure...............................................................................................................................19
Limitation of Liability...........................................................................................................................19
Chapter 1: Introduction .............................................................................................. 21
Overview .................................................................................................................................21
What’s Included.......................................................................................................................22
Chapter 2: Specifications........................................................................................... 23
Functional Specifications.........................................................................................................23
Mechanical Specifications.......................................................................................................25
Environmental Specifications..................................................................................................25
System Architecture................................................................................................................26
Block Diagram.........................................................................................................................28
Chapter 3: Hardware Configuration .......................................................................... 29
Hardware Configuration ..........................................................................................................29
Jumper Settings ......................................................................................................................30
Safe Mode (JP1) ................................................................................................................................30
RTC CMOS Clear (JP2).....................................................................................................................30
AT/ATX Power Selection (JP3)..........................................................................................................30
Connectors..............................................................................................................................31
Connector Table.................................................................................................................................31
IDE1/IDE2 (J1/J3) ..............................................................................................................................31
Floppy Driver Interface (J2)................................................................................................................32
Parallel Port Connector (J4)...............................................................................................................32
ATX Power Control Connector (J5)....................................................................................................32
ATX Power Button Interface(J6) ........................................................................................................33

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Serial Port 1 and 2 (J7 and J8)...........................................................................................................33
IrDA Header (J9).................................................................................................................................33
Chassis/CPU Fan Power (J10, J19)...................................................................................................33
USB Connector (J11)..........................................................................................................................33
Reset Header (J12) ............................................................................................................................34
External Speaker Header (J13)..........................................................................................................34
Keyboard Lock Header (J14)..............................................................................................................34
IDE1/IDE2 Active LED Header (J15)..................................................................................................34
Ethernet RJ-45 (J16) ..........................................................................................................................34
USB Connector (J17)..........................................................................................................................35
PS/2 Keyboard-Mouse (J18)..............................................................................................................35
PCI (J20).............................................................................................................................................36
Standard 5-1/4 Disk Power (J21) .......................................................................................................36
External Keyboard (J22).....................................................................................................................37
VGA (J23)...........................................................................................................................................37
Chapter 4: System Installation...................................................................................39
Overview.............................................................................................................................................39
Installing the CPU...............................................................................................................................39
Removing the CPU.............................................................................................................................39
Configuring System Bus.....................................................................................................................39
Main Memory......................................................................................................................................39
M-Systems Flash Disk........................................................................................................................40
Installing the Flash Disk......................................................................................................................40
Installing the SBC...............................................................................................................................41
INF Chipset Component Driver ..........................................................................................................41
Graphics Controller.................................................................................................................42
Driver Support.....................................................................................................................................42
Fast Ethernet Controller..........................................................................................................43
Drivers ................................................................................................................................................43
LAN LED.............................................................................................................................................43
PCI Connector....................................................................................................................................44
Clearing the CMOS.............................................................................................................................44
Programming the Watchdog Timer.....................................................................................................44
Chapter 5: BIOS...........................................................................................................45
Overview.................................................................................................................................45
Entering Setup........................................................................................................................45
Main Menu..............................................................................................................................47
Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu..................................................................................48
Screen Shot........................................................................................................................................48
Menu Selections.................................................................................................................................49
IDE Adapters Setup Menu......................................................................................................50
Screen Shot........................................................................................................................................50
Menu Selections.................................................................................................................................51
Advanced BIOS Features.......................................................................................................52
Screen Shot........................................................................................................................................52
Virus Warning.....................................................................................................................................52
L1 Cache / L2 Cache..........................................................................................................................52
Quick Power on Self Test...................................................................................................................53

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First/Second/Third/Fourth Boot Device..............................................................................................53
Boot Up NumLock Status...................................................................................................................53
Security Option...................................................................................................................................53
PS/2 Mouse Function Control............................................................................................................53
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB ...........................................................................................................54
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability................................................................................................................54
Advanced Chipset Features....................................................................................................55
Screen Shot........................................................................................................................................55
SDRAM CAS Latency Time...............................................................................................................56
SDRAM Cycle Time Tras/Trc.............................................................................................................56
SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay...............................................................................................................56
SDRAM RAS Precharge Time...........................................................................................................56
System BIOS Cacheable ...................................................................................................................56
Video BIOS Cacheable......................................................................................................................57
Memory Hole At 15-16M....................................................................................................................57
Delayed Transaction ..........................................................................................................................57
Display Cache Frequency..................................................................................................................57
System Memory Frequency...............................................................................................................57
On-Chip Video Window Size..............................................................................................................57
CAS# Latency ....................................................................................................................................58
Paging Mode Control .........................................................................................................................58
RAS-to-CAS Override........................................................................................................................58
RAS# Timing......................................................................................................................................58
RAS# Precharge Timing ....................................................................................................................58
Integrated Peripherals.............................................................................................................59
Screen Shot........................................................................................................................................59
OnChip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE .................................................................................................60
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO ........................................................................................ 60
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA....................................................................................60
USB Controller ...................................................................................................................................60
USB Keyboard Support......................................................................................................................60
Init Display First..................................................................................................................................60
IDE HDD Block Mode.........................................................................................................................61
Power On Function ............................................................................................................................61
Keyboard Power On Password..........................................................................................................61
Hot Key Power On..............................................................................................................................61
Onboard FDC Controller....................................................................................................................61
Onboard Serial Port 1/Port 2..............................................................................................................62
UART Mode Select.............................................................................................................................62
RxD, TxD Active.................................................................................................................................62
Onboard Parallel Port.........................................................................................................................62
Parallel Port Mode..............................................................................................................................62
EPP Mode Select...............................................................................................................................63
ECP Mode Use DMA .........................................................................................................................63
PWRON After PWR-Fail ....................................................................................................................63
Watch Dog Timer Select....................................................................................................................63
DOC Memory Address Range ...........................................................................................................63
Power Management Setup......................................................................................................64
Screen Shot........................................................................................................................................64
ACPI Function....................................................................................................................................64
Power Management...........................................................................................................................65
Video Off Method ...............................................................................................................................65

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Video Off In Suspend..........................................................................................................................65
Suspend Type.....................................................................................................................................65
Suspend Mode....................................................................................................................................65
HDD Power Down...............................................................................................................................65
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN.......................................................................................................................66
Wake-Up On LAN...............................................................................................................................66
Resume On Ring................................................................................................................................66
Resume by Alarm...............................................................................................................................66
Date (of Month) Alarm ........................................................................................................................66
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm ......................................................................................................................66
Primary/Secondary IDE 0/1................................................................................................................67
FDD, COM, LPT Port..........................................................................................................................67
PnP/PCI Configuration Setup.................................................................................................68
Screen Shot........................................................................................................................................68
PNP OS Installed................................................................................................................................68
Reset Configuration Data ...................................................................................................................68
Resource Controlled By......................................................................................................................69
IRQ Resources...................................................................................................................................69
DMA Resources..................................................................................................................................69
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop .....................................................................................................................69
Assign IRQ For VGA/USB..................................................................................................................69
PCI Slot4/1/2/3 IRQ Assign................................................................................................................70
PC Health Status....................................................................................................................70
Screen Shot........................................................................................................................................70
Frequency/Voltage Control.....................................................................................................71
Screen Shot........................................................................................................................................71
Auto Detect DIMM CLK ......................................................................................................................71
Spread Spectrum................................................................................................................................71
CPU HOST/PCI Clock/PC133............................................................................................................71
CPU Clock Ratio.................................................................................................................................72
Default Menu ..........................................................................................................................73
Load Fail-Safe Defaults......................................................................................................................73
Load Optimized Defaults....................................................................................................................73
Supervisor/User Password Setting.........................................................................................74
Enter Password ..................................................................................................................................74
Password Disabled.............................................................................................................................74
Exiting Selection.....................................................................................................................75
Save & Exit Setup...............................................................................................................................75
Exit Without Saving.............................................................................................................................75
POST Messages.....................................................................................................................76
POST Beep.........................................................................................................................................76
Error Messages ..................................................................................................................................76
BIOS POST Check Point List .................................................................................................82
BIOS Flash Utility....................................................................................................................87
Appendix B: Troubleshooting....................................................................................89
Overview.................................................................................................................................89
Backplane Setup.....................................................................................................................89
Backplane...........................................................................................................................................89
ATX Power..........................................................................................................................................89

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ATX FAQs...............................................................................................................................92
Hardware Installation...............................................................................................................93
BIOS Settings..........................................................................................................................94
Loading Default Optimal Setting ........................................................................................................94
Auto Detect Hard Disks......................................................................................................................94
Improper Disabling.............................................................................................................................94
OS Diagnostics........................................................................................................................96
Booting...............................................................................................................................................96
Display Setup.....................................................................................................................................96
Network Setup....................................................................................................................................96
Windows NT 4.0.................................................................................................................................97
List of Figures
Figure 1: Jumper/Connector Locations .......................................................................................29

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Safety Instructions
Before You Begin
Before handling your SBC-815ET-VER card, 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 or operating a computer. Only qualified,
experienced, authorized electronics service personnel should access the interior
of a computer. The power supplies produce high voltages and energy hazards,
which can cause bodily harm.
If you have any problems or questions about the unit, please contact Kontron
Post-Sales Technical Support.
WARNING
High voltages are present inside a computer 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:
1) Turn off the computer and any peripherals.
2) Disconnect the computer and peripherals from their power sources or
subsystems to prevent electric shock or system board damage. This does not
apply when hot swapping parts.
3) Follow the guidelines provided in “Preventing Electrostatic Discharge” on the
following page.
4) Disconnect any 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. 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 procedure, which can include wrist straps
and smocks, when servicing equipment.
You can also 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 will discharge 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. Don’t 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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Preface
How to Use This Guide
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation, and as a
reference for operation, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
Note: Additional technical information, BIOS updates, and drivers are
available on our web site, www.kontron.com, under Technical Support.
The following is a summary of the chapter contents:
Chapter 1, Introduction, Presents contents of package and a detailed overview
of the product specifications.
Chapter 2, Specifications, Provides functional, mechanical, electrical, and
environmental specifications.
Chapter 3, Hardware Configuration, Shows the definitions and locations of
jumpers and connectors for various system environments.
Chapter 4, System Installation, Explains how to install processors, main
memory, the SBC, Compact Flash Cards, as well as how to clear the CMOS and
how to set the Watch Dog Timer.
Chapter 5, BIOS, Explains the various available system configuration choices.
Appendix A, Troubleshooting, Provides you a few useful tips to quickly start
the SBC-815ET-VER operation. The chapter mainly focuses on system
integration matters, such as backplane setup, BIOS setting, and OS diagnostics.

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Customer Comments
If you have any difficulties using this user’s guide, discover an error, or just want to
provide some feedback, please send us a message using the online form under
“Contact Us” on our web site (www.kontron.com) under “Technical Support.” Detail any
errors you find. We will correct the errors or problems as soon as possible and post the
revised user’s guide in our online Support Library. Thank you.
Note: You may also use the online form on our web site to submit comments or
concerns about our products, or request technical support.

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Advisory Conventions
Four types of advisories are used throughout this user’s guide to provide helpful
information or to alert you to the potential for hardware damage or personal injury. They
are Notes, Cautions, and Warnings. The following is an example of each type of
advisory. Use caution when servicing any electrical component
Note: A note is used to make helpful information stand out.
Important: An important note indicates information that is important for you to
know.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates the 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 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 Warning.

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Unpacking
When unpacking, follow these steps:
1) After opening the box, save it and the packing material for possible future
shipment.
2) Remove all items from the box. If any items listed on the purchase order are
missing, notify Kontron customer service immediately.
3) Inspect the product for damage. If there is damage, notify Kontron customer
service immediately. Refer to “Guarantee and Warranty Policy” for the return
procedure.

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Regulatory Compliance Statements
This section provides the FCC compliance statement for Class A devices and Safety
Standards.
FCC Compliance Statement for Class A Devices
The product(s) described in this user’s guide has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference,
in which case, the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Kontron
could void your authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation
Note: The assembler of a personal computer system may be required to test
the system and/or make necessary modifications if a system is found to cause
harmful interference or to be noncompliant with the appropriate standards for its
intended use.
CE Certification
The product(s) described in this user’s guide complies with all applicable
European Union (CE) directives if it has a CE marking. The CE declaration of
conformity is provided on the last page of this user’s guide. For computer systems to
remain CE compliant, only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining CE
compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques. Although Kontron offers
accessories, the customer must ensure that these products are installed with proper
shielding to maintain CE compliance. Kontron does not offer engineering services for
designing cabling systems. In addition, Kontron will not retest or recertify systems or
components that have been reconfigured by customers.

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Guarantee and Warranty Policy
Guarantee
A thirty day money-back guarantee is provided on all standard products sold. Special
order products are covered by our Limited Warranty, however they may not be returned
for refund or credit. EPROMs, RAM, Flash EPROMs or other forms of solid electronic
media are not returnable for credit - but for replacement only. An extended warranty is
available. Consult the factory.
Refunds
In order to receive a refund on a product for the purchase price, the product must not
have been damaged by the customer or by the common carrier chosen by the customer
to return the goods and the product must be returned complete (meaning all user’s
guides, software, cables, etc.) within 30 days of receipt and in an as-new and resalable
condition. The “Return Procedure” must be followed to assure a prompt refund.
Restocking Charges
Product returned after 30 days, and before 60 days, of the purchase will be subject to a
minimum 20% restocking charge and charges for any damaged or missing parts.
Products not returned within 60 days of purchase, or products which are not in an as-
new and resalable condition, are not eligible for a credit return and will be returned to
the customer.
Limited Warranty
Effective April 1, 1998, all products carry a 2-year limited warranty. Within 2 years of
purchase, Kontron will repair or replace, at our option, any defective product. Kontron
will service the warranty for all standard catalog products for the first two years from the
date of shipment. Please note: The 2-year warranty may not apply to special promotion
items. Please consult the factory for warranty verification.
The limited warranty is void if the product has been subjected to alteration, neglect,
misuse, or abuse; if any repairs have been attempted by anyone other than Kontron or
its authorized agent; or if the failure is caused by accident, acts of God, or other causes
beyond the control of Kontron or the manufacturer. Neglect, misuse, and abuse shall
include any installation, operation, or maintenance of the product other than in
accordance with the user’s guide.
No agent, dealer, distributor, service company, or other party is authorized to change,
modify, or extend the terms of this Limited Warranty in any manner whatsoever. Kontron
reserves the right to make changes or improvements in any product without incurring
any obligation to similarly alter products previously purchased.

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Return Procedure
For any Guarantee or Limited Warranty return, please contact Kontron Customer
Service at 800-480-0044 or 858-677-0877 and obtain a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) Number. All product(s) returned to Kontron for service or credit must be
accompanied by a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number. Freight on all returned
items must be prepaid by the customer who is responsible for any loss or damage
caused by common carrier in transit. Returns for Warranty must include a Failure
Report for each unit, by serial number(s), as well as a copy of the original invoice
showing the date of purchase.
To reduce risk of damage, returns of product must be in a Kontron shipping container. If
the original container has been lost or damaged, new shipping containers may be
obtained from Kontron Customer Service at a nominal cost.
Kontron owns all parts removed from repaired products. Kontron uses new and
reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and
building replacement products. If Kontron repairs or replaces a product, its warranty
term is not extended.
Kontron will normally return your replacement or repaired items via ground. Overnight
delivery or delivery via other carriers is available at an additional charge.
Shipments not in compliance with this Guarantee and Limited Warranty Return Policy
will not be accepted by Kontron.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Kontron be liable for any defect in hardware, software, loss, or
inadequacy of data of any kind, or for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential
damages in connection with or arising out of the performance or use of any product
furnished hereunder. Kontron’s liability shall in no event exceed the purchase price of
the product purchased hereunder. The foregoing limitation of liability shall be equally
applicable to any service provided by Kontron or its authorized agent.
Some sales items and customized systems are not subject to the guarantee and limited
warranty. However in these instances, any deviations will be disclosed prior to sales
and noted in the original invoice. Kontron reserves the right to refuse returns or
credits on software or special order items.

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