Nexcom EBC 580 User manual

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Single Board Computer
EBC 580 Series
User’s Manual
April-12-2006 Build
Nov-15-2006 Update
Prepared by Zack

EBC 580 User’s Manual 1 Preface
Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international
copyright laws, with all rights reserved. No part of this manual maybe reproduced, copied, translated or
transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent from NEXCOM International
Co., Ltd.
Version 1.0/1.1
Copyright 2006
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent
commitment from NEXCOM International Co., LTD. However, users may update their knowledge of any
product in use by constantly checking its manual posted on our website: http://www.nexcom.com.
NEXCOM shall not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out
of the use of any product, nor for any infringements upon the rights of third parties, which may result from
such use. Any implied warranties of merchantability of fitness for any particular purpose is also
disclaimed.
Acknowledgements
The EBC 580 series is a trademark of NEXCOM international CO., LTD. All other product names
mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
This section provides the FCC compliance statement for Class A devices and describes how to keep the
system CE compliant.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) For ClassADevice
This equipment has been tested and verified to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of 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 instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
(domestic environment) is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to

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correct the interference (take adequate measures) at their own expense.
CE Certification
The product(s) described in this manual complies with all applicable European Union (CE) directives if it
has a CE marking. For computer systems to remain CE compliant, only CE-compliant parts may be used.
Maintaining CE compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques.
WARNINGS
Read and adhere to all warnings, cautions, and notices in this guide and
the documentation supplied with the chassis, power supply, and accessory
modules. If the instructions for the chassis and power supply are inconsistent
with these instructions or the instructions for accessory modules, contact
the supplier to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets
safety and regulatory requirements.
CAUTION
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage NSA components. Do the
described procedures only at an ESD workstation. If no such station is
available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic
wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.
Safety Information
Before installing and using the EBC 580, note the following precautions:
Read all instructions carefully.
Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.
Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual.
When replacing parts, ensure that your service technician uses parts specified by the manufacturer.
Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a hearing device.

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Table of Content
Preface……………...……………..……………………………………….………….……..……………..1
Copyright………………..……………………………………….…………………………………….... 1
Disclaimer………………………..………………………………..…………………………………….. 1
Acknowledgements……………………………………………..……………………………..…..…… 1
Regulatory Compliance Statements……………………..…………………………………….……………1
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) For Class A Device……………..……….…………..…..…1
CE Certification………………………………………………………………………….……….………...2
Safety Information……………………………………………………………………….………..………..2
Table of Content………………………………………………………………………………….……. 3
Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Main Feature…………………………………………………….…………………………………….. 6
1.2 Specifications……………………………………………………..…………………………………….6
1.3 Power Consumption Measurement……………………………………………………………………..9
1.4 Board Layout…………………………………………………………………….…………………….10
1.5 Board Dimensions……………………………………………………….……………….……………12
Chapter 2Jumper Setting
2.1 Before You Begin……………………………………………..….……………………………………13
2.2 Precautions………………………………………………………………………………………...…..13
2.3 Setting Jumpers………………………………………………………………………………………..13
2.4 Location of Jumpers……………………………………………………………………………….…..15
2.5 Function of Jumper………………………….……………………………………………………........15
Chapter 3 Expansion
3.1 System Memory………………………………………………………………………………….…….26
3.2 Installing DIMM………………………………………………………………………………….. ….. 26
3.3 Installing Compact Flash………………………..…………………………………………………….. 29

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Chapter 1
General Information

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1.1 Main Feature
Support VIA®EDEN/C7 processors from 400MHz up to 1.5GHz
•VIA® CN700 and VIA® 8237R+ chipsets
•184-pin DIMM x 1, support up to 1GB un-buffered non-ECC DDR 333/400 SDRAM
•Realtek® RTL8110SB Gigabit Ethernet Controller x 2 supporting two GbE LAN ports
•Support LVDS, CCFL, and DB-15 VGA Connector
•Support IDE and SATA HDD
•Compact Flash socket
•USB 2.0 Port x 4, COM x 4
1.2 Specifications
Figure 1.1: Block Diagram of EBC 580
System Architecture -5.25” Embedded SBC
CPU Support - Eden V4 400MHZ or 1GHZ (5W)ÎFANless Possibility

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- C7 1.5GHZ (12W) ÎWith CPU Cooler
Memory
- 1 x 184-pin DIMM
-Up to 1GB un-buffered non-ECC DDR 333/400 SDRAM
BIOS
- Plug & Play support
- Award System BIOS
- Advanced Power Management and Advanced Configuration &
Power Interface support
Chipset
- VIA® CN700
- VIA® 8237R+
LAN - Realtek® RTL8110SB Gigabit Ethernet Controller x 2 supporting
two GbE LAN ports
Display
- LVDS1：VIA VT1636 transmitter, DF13-20DP, 20-pin connector x
2 for LVDS1 panel output
- LVDS2：VIA VT1636 transmitter, DF13-20DP, 20-pin connector x
2 for LVDS2 panel output
- CCFL：CCFL x 2 for LCD Panel Backlight Inverter Power
VGA：DB15 VGA Connector x 1
IDE - HDD: Support IDE with 44 pin connector ×1 (Secondary)
- Compact Flash Socket x 1 (Primary)
SATA - SATA x 2ports, support Raid 0,1
Audio - VIA VT1616 CODEC for AC97 v2.1 CODEC
- CD audio in, Line in
- Microphone in and Speaker out Interface
I/O Interface
- SIO×4, with 4x16C550 UARTs, COM 2 for RS 232/422/485 (40
pin 2.0 header with housing ×1)
- USB 2.0 x 4
- Parallel port: Box header 2x13 2.0mm 180-degree connector
- PS/2 connectors for Keyboard and Mouse
- Digital I/O: Pin header 2x4 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
- IrDA：On board pin header for IrDA Tx Rx
- SMBus 2.0 controller: Pin header 1x3 2.0mm Male 180-degree
connector (One pin for GND)
- On board header for reset SW and HD active LED
- I2C: On board 3 pin header for I2C, one pin for GND
Expansion Slot
- One 32 bit/33MHZ PCI Slot support PCI Expansion.
- PCI Expansion Slot position is compatible with EBC 569. And
support NEXCOM PCI Riser Card:

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EBK PCI1
EBK PCIR2
EBK PCIR3
I/O on Bracket
- Mic-in
- Speaker Out
- VGA DB-15 connector x 1
- RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port x 2
- USB x 2
- Mini-DIN for Keyboard/mouse x 1
System Management
- Derived from Super IO to support system monitor.
- Monitoring of 5voltages, 3temperature and 2fans Speed.
5 voltage (For +3.3V, +5V, +12V, Vcore and +2.5V)
3 Temperatures (CPU, two external Temperature Sensor)
2 FANs speed (CPU and System FANs).
- Watchdog timeout can be programmable by Software from 1
second to 64 Sec.
Real Time Clock - On-chip RTC with battery back up
- External Lithium battery x 1
Watchdog Timer - 1-minute increments from 1 to 255 minutes
- 1-second increments from 1 to 255 seconds
Dimensions - 203mm(L) x 143mm(W)
Power Supply
- Three Pin Headers for AT/ATX mode switch
- +3.3V is converted from +5V
- 6 PIN Power Input Connector
- 3 PIN Jst connector to receive the 5Vsb input from Power Source
- Factory Default Setting is AT Mode
- ATX Mode
Power Required: +12V/+5V/+5Vsb
Support Power On push Button, Software Shutdown
function and LAN1 remote wake up only.
Two Pin Header for Power On Push Button
BIOS default setting is as shown below:
¾POWER -SUPPLY TYPE Î[ATX]
¾AUTO PWR-FAILURE RESUME Î[ON]
- AT mode
Power Required: +5V/+12V
No Power On push Button, No Software Shutdown function and No
LAN1 remote wake up

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Environments
- Board-level operating temperatures: -20°C to 60°C
- Storage temperatures: -20°C to 80°C
- Relative humidity: 10% to 90% (Non-condensing)
Certification
- CE
- FCC Class A
Ordering Information
EBC 580-715
RoHS Compliant. 5.25” Low Power Embedded Board with VIA C7 CPU 1.5G
w/VGA/ Dual LVDS/Audio/4 COMs/8 USB2.0 /Dual Gigabit LAN
EBC 580-E10
RoHS Compliant. 5.25” Low Power Embedded Board with VIA Eden V4 Bus CPU
1GHZ w/VGA/ Dual LVDS/Audio/4 COMs/8 USB2.0 /Dual Gigabit LAN
1.3 Power Consumption Measurement
EBC-580-715 Power Consumption
PowerType +12V +5V +5VSB Mode
Power-On 0.81A 2.70A x AT Mode
HCT 1.30A 2.80A 0.28A ATX Mode
EBC-580-E10 Power Consumption
PowerType +12V +5V +5VSB Mode
Power-On 0.46A 2.71A x AT Mode
HCT 0.39A 2.59A 0.04A ATX Mode

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1.4 Board Layout
Figure 1.2: Overview of EBC 580

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1.5 Board Dimensions
Figure 1.3: Mechanical Drawing of the EBC 580

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Chapter 2
Jumper Setting

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This chapter of the User’s Manual describes how to set jumpers.
Note: The procedures that follow are generic for all EBC 580 series.
2.1 Before You Begin
Ensure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get into components and cause a
malfunction. Use containers to keep small components separated.
Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally damaging the internal components.
Most of the procedures that follow require only a few simple tools, including the following:
♦A Philips screwdriver
♦A flat-tipped screwdriver
♦A set of jewelers Screwdrivers
♦A grounding strap
♦An anti-static pad
Using your fingers can disconnect most of the connections. It is recommended that you do not use
needle-nosed pliers to disconnect connections as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the
connectors.
Before working on internal components, make sure that the power is off. Ground yourself before touching
any internal components, by touching a metal object. Static electricity can damage many of the electronic
components. Humid environment tend to have less static electricity than dry environments. A grounding
strap is warranted whenever danger of static electricity exists.
2.2 Precautions
Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by discharges of static electricity.
Working on the computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow
the guidelines below to avoid damage to your computer or yourself:
♦Always disconnect the unit from the power outlet whenever you are working inside the case.
♦If possible, wear a grounded wrist strap when you are working inside the computer case. Alternatively,
discharge any static electricity by touching the bare metal chassis of the unit case, or the bare metal
body of any other grounded appliance.
♦Hold electronic circuit boards (such as the EBC 580 board) by the edges only. Do not touch the
components on the board unless it is necessary to do so. Don’t flex or stress the circuit board.
♦Leave all components inside the static-proof packaging that they shipped with until they are ready for
installation.
♦Use correct screws and do not over tighten screws.

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2.3 Setting Jumpers
A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a cap. When setting the
jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. When the jumper cap is placed on
both pins, the jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
the jumper is OPEN. Please see the following illustrations
The illustrations on the right show
a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper
cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove
the jumper cap, or place the
jumper cap on just one pin, the
jumper is OPEN.
Open (Off) Short (On)
These illustrations show a 3-pin
jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.
Table 2-1: Setting Jumpers

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2.4 Location of Jumpers
PCI Slot
CON1
CPU
FAN1
JP18
JP2
NB
D
I
M
M
*
1
JP16
JP15
JP14
JP13
JP12 1
JP9
JP17
1
7
J7 J8
JP10
JP11
CN9
SATA2SATA1
SB
J4
J2 J3
JP3
JP8
JP4
JP1
JP7
JP6
1
JP5
J1
K/M
USB*2
1
1
LAN2
LAN1
1
1
1
1
1
FAN2 JP20
1
Compact Flash Socket
1
1 2
1
111
11
111
VGA
Line
out
Mic
Input
1
1
1
2
CN4
1
2
CN5
1
2
CN2
1
2
CN3
1
2
1
1
1
CN1
1
1
1 2
=PIN 1
IDE 1
2
JP191
SW1
0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ON
Figure 2-1: Jumper Location
2.5 Functions of Jumpers and Connectors
◎J7(CD Input)：JST 1x4 2.0mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 Left sound channel 3 GND
2 GND 4 Right sound channel
◎J8 (Line Input)：JST 1x4 2.0mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 Left sound channel 3 GND
2 GND 4 Right sound channel
◎J1 (USB)：：JST 1x6 2.0mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description
1 VCC5 4 USBP3N
2 USBP2N 5 USBP3P
3 USBP2P 6 GND
◎J3 (CCFL)：：JST 1x7 2.0mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 VDD5SAFE 5 GND
2 +12V 6 GND
3 +12V 7 Back light Enable
4 Back light control

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◎J4(5VSB connector)：JST 1x3 2.5mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 PSON# 3 5VSB
2 GND
◎JP9(LAN2 Active LED)：Pin header 1x2 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 Pull up to 3.3V 2 Active signal
◎JP12(LAN2 100 Speed LED)：Pin header 1x2 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 Pull up to 3.3V 2 100 Speed signal
◎JP13(LAN2 1000 Speed LED)：Pin header 1x2 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 Pull up to 3.3V 2 1000 Speed signal
◎JP14(LAN1 Active LED)：Pin header 1x2 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 Pull up to 3Vdual 2 Active signal
◎JP15(LAN2 100 Speed LED)：Pin header 1x2 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 Pull up to 3Vdual 2 100 Speed signal
◎JP16(LAN1 1000 Speed LED)：Pin header 1x2 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 Pull up to 3Vdual 2 1000 Speed signal
◎JP11(IrDA) ：Pin header 1x5 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 +5V 4 GND
2 NC 5 IRTX
3 IRRX
◎JP17(Digital I/O)：Pin header 2x4 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 Digital Input 1 2 Digital Output 1
3 Digital Input 2 4 Digital Output 2

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5 Digital Input 3 6 Digital Output 3
7 Digital Input 4 8 Digital Output 4
◎JP4(CF mode select)：Pin header 1x3 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1-2 Master 2-3 Slave
◎JP8(CMOS Clear)
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1-2 Normal 2-3 Clear
◎JP7(Power Button)
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 Power ON 2 GND
◎JP5(HD active LED)：Pin header 1x2 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 Pull up to +5V 2 HD avtive signal
◎JP3(Panel power select)：Pin header 1x3 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1-2 +5V Input 2-3 +3V Input
◎JP1(RESET Button) ：Pin header 1x2 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 RESET 2 GND
◎JP2(SMBus) ：Pin header 1x3 2.0mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 SMBus Data 3 GND
2 SMBus Clock
◎JP18(I2CBus) ：Pin header 1x3 2.0mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 SMBus Data 3 GND
2 SMBus Clock
◎JP20 (Power Select)
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1-2 AT power supply 2-3 ATX power supply

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◎JP6(Thermister)：Pin header 1x2 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
◎JP10(Second COM port RI# function select)：Pin header 1x3 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1-2 +12V 4-5 RI#
2-3 +5V
◎CON1(Power connector)：1x6 3.96mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 +12V 4 GND
2 GND 5 +5V
3 GND 6 +5V
◎FAN1(FAN)：Pin header 1x3 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 GND 3 FAN speed sense
2 +12V
◎FAN2(FAN)：Pin header 1x3 2.54mm Male 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 GND 3 FAN speed sense
2 +12V
◎CN1 (Parallel port)：Box header 2x13 2.0mm 180-degree connector
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 Strobe# 14 Auto form feed#
2 DATA0 15 Error#
3 DATA1 16 Initialize
4 DATA2 17 Printer select IN#
5 DATA3 18 Chassis GND
6 DATA4 19 Chassis GND
7 DATA5 20 Chassis GND
8 DATA6 21 Chassis GND
9 DATA7 22 Chassis GND
10 Acknowledge# 23 Chassis GND
11 Busy 24 Chassis GND
12 Paper empty 25 Chassis GND
13 Printer select 26 NA

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◎CN5 (LVDS1) (Slave)
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 NA 2 NA
3 Panel Power 4 B0P
5 B3P 6 BOM
7 B3M 8 Panel Power
9 GND 10 B1P
11 CLK2P 12 B1M
13 CLK2M 14 GND
15 GND 16 +12V
17 B2P 18 +12V
19 B2M 20 GND
◎CN4 (LVDS1) (Master)
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 NA 2 NA
3 Panel Power 4 A0P
5 A3P 6 AOM
7 A3M 8 Panel Power
9 GND 10 A1P
11 CLK1P 12 A1M
13 CLK1M 14 GND
15 GND 16 +12V
17 A2P 18 +12V
19 A2M 20 GND
◎CN2 (LVDS2) (Slave)
Pin NO. Description Pin NO. Description
1 NA 2 NA
3 Panel Power 4 DOB0P
5 DOB3P 6 DOBOM
7 DOB3M 8 Panel Power
9 GND 10 DOB1P
11 DOCLK2P 12 DOB1M
13 DOCLK2M 14 GND
15 GND 16 +12V
17 DOB2P 18 +12V
19 DOB2M 20 GND