Portwell ROBO-679 User manual

ROBO-679
Single Board Computer
User′s Manual
P/N : 861106790047 Version 1.0
Copyright © Portwell, Inc., 1999. All rights reserved.
All other brand names are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC). The equipment was
evaluated and passed the test, the following standards were applied :
EMC : EN 55022 (1994/A1:1995 Class A)
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Table of Contents
How to Use This Manual
Chapter 1. Introduction
1-1 Check List .............................................................................................. 1-2
1-2 Product Specifications.......................................................................... 1-3
1-3 System Architecture ............................................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2. Hardware Configuration Setting
2-1 Jumpers.................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 Connectors............................................................................................. 2-3
Chapter 3. System Installation
3-1 Socket 370 Celeron /Pentium-III Processor ...................................... 3-1
3-2 Main Memory ....................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 M-systems Flash Disk .......................................................................... 3-3
3-4 Installing the Single Board Computer ............................................... 3-4
3-4-1 INF Chipset Component Driver............................................... 3-4
3-4-2 Intel 82815 GMCH Graphics Controller.................................. 3-5
3-4-3 Intel 82559 / 82801BA MAC Fast Ethernet Controller .......... 3-6
3-4-4 On-board 68-pin PCI connector............................................... 3-6
3-5 Clear CMOS Operation........................................................................ 3-7
3-6 Watch Dog Timer Programming........................................................ 3-7
Chapter 4. BIOS Setup Information
4-1 Entering Setup...................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Main Menu ........................................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Standard CMOS Setup Menu............................................................. 4-3
4-4 IDE Adaptors Setup Menu................................................................. 4-4
4-5 Advanced BIOS Features.................................................................... 4-6
4-6 Advanced Chipset Features ............................................................... 4-9
4-7 Integrated Peripherals......................................................................... 4-13
4-8 Power Management Setup ................................................................. 4-18
4-9 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup........................................................... 4-22
4-10 PC Health Status.................................................................................. 4-25
4-11 Frequency/Voltage Control............................................................... 4-26
4-12 Default Menu ....................................................................................... 4-28
4-13 Supervisor/User Password Setting................................................... 4-28
4-14 Existing Selection................................................................................. 4-29
4-15 POST Messages.................................................................................... 4-30
4-16 BIOS POST Check Point List.............................................................. 4-35
4-17 BIOS Flash Utility ................................................................................ 4-40
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Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
5-1 Backplane Setup................................................................................... 5 – 1
5-2 Onboard Hardware Installation .................................................... 5 – 5
5-3 BIOS Setting .................................................................................... 5 – 6
5-4 OS Diagnostics..................................................................................... 5 – 7
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How to Use This Manual
The manual describes how to configure your ROBO-679 system to meet
various operating requirements. It is divided into five chapters, with each
chapter addressing a basic concept and operation of Single Board Computer.
Chapter 1 : Introduction. presents what you have in the inside of box and
give you an overview of the product specifications and basic system
architecture for this model of single board computer.
Chapter 2 : Hardware Configuration Setting. shows the definitions and
locations of Jumpers and Connectors that you can easily configure your
system.
Chapter 3 : System Installation. describes how to properly mount the CPU,
main memory and M-systems flash disk to get a safe installation and give you
a programming guide of Watch Dog Timer function.
Chapter 4 : BIOS Setup Information. specifies the meaning of each setup
parameters and how to get advanced BIOS performance and update new
BIOS. In addition, POST checkpoint list will give you a guide of
trouble-shooting.
Chapter 5 : Troubleshooting. gives you a few reminding hints in building up
a valid and working system with ROBO-679, in terms of hardware and
software perspective. Issues addressed are based on the customer application
history collected throughout the years, and are presented as the most
frequently encountered problems.
The content of this manual and EC declaration document is subject to change
without prior notice. These changes will be incorporated in new editions of
the document. Portwell may make supplement or change in the products
described in this document at any time.
Updates to this manual, technical clarification, and answers to frequently
asked questions will be shown on the following web site :
http://isc.portwell.com.tw
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Introduction
The ROBO-679 all-in-one single board computer is designed to fit a high
performance Celeron/Pentium-III based CPU and compatible for high-end
computer system with PCI Local Bus architecture. It is made to meet
today’s demanding pace, and keep complete compatibility with hardware
and software designed for the IBM PC/AT. It is beneficial to build up a
high performance system for VARs, or system integrators. The on-board 3D
Graphics display, and fast Ethernet interface will bring full functionality and
high performance to all segments of the industrial PC market.
This single board computer runs with Intel Celeron/Pentium-III (FC-PGA &
FC-PGA2) processor, and supports DIMM up to 512 MB SDRAM. The
enhanced on-board PCI IDE interface can support 4 drives up to PIO mode 4
timing and Ultra DMA/33/66/100 synchronous mode feature. The on-
board Super I/O Chipset integrates one floppy controller, two serial ports,
one keyboard controller, one hardware monitor, one IrDA port and one
parallel port. Two high performance 16C550-compatible UARTs provide
16-byte transmit/receive FIFOs, and the multi-mode parallel port supports
SPP/EPP/ECP function. Besides, three USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports
provide high-speed data communication between peripherals and PC. PCI
type daughter board can also be compatible to ROBO-679.
The PICMG standard makes the ROBO-679 work with the legacy ISA,
ISA/PCI or multi-slots PCI-bus backplane. The on-board 32-pin DIP socket
supports M-systems DiskOnChip 2000 product up to 288MB. The Watch-
Dog Timer function can be used to monitor your system status. One 6-pin
Mini-DIN connector (with Y-Cable) is provided to connect PS/2 Mouse and
Keyboard. The on-board Flash ROM is used to make the BIOS update
easier. A standard 5-1/4” drive power connector is reserved to directly get
more power energy for big power applications, and the additional 5-pin
shrouded connector is reserved for connecting Keyboard interface on the
backplane. One 4-pin header is designed to support ATX power function.
All of these features make ROBO-679 excellent in stand-alone applications.
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1-1 Check List
The ROBO-679 package should cover the following basic items accompany with this
manual.
•One ROBO-679 single board computer
•One Parallel Port cable kit
•One Serial Port cable to support two interfaces
•One FDC cable
•One IDE cable
•One Y-Cable cable for PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
•One 5-pin to 5-pin keyboard cable for backplane connection
•One 4-pin ATX power control cable for backplane connection
•One CD-Title ROBO-679 to supply Intel 82815 GMCH VGA display driver, Intel
82801BA ICH2 integrated LAN controller driver.
If any of these items is damaged or missing, please contact your vendor and keep all
packing materials for future replacement and maintenance.
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1-2 Product Specifications
•Main processor
Intel Celeron and Pentium-III processors
CPU bus frequency : 66/100/133 MHz
CPU core/bus clock ratio : x2 to x8
Standard socket 370 for FC-PGA/FC-PGA2 CPU (No support for PPGA370
Celeron)
•BIOS
Award system BIOS with 4Mb Firmware Hub to support DMI, PnP, APM, and
ACPI
•Main Memory
Two 168-pin DIMM sockets, supporting PC133/PC100 SDRAM up to 512MB (No
ECC and Registered DIMM Support)
•L2 Cache Memory
128KB/256KB L2 Cache built in Celeron and 256KB/512KB built in Pentium-III/
Pentium-III-S processor
•Chipset
Intel 815E B-step Chipset
•Bus Interface
Follow PICMG 1.0 Revision 2.0 standard (32-bit PCI and 16-bit ISA)
Fully complies with PCI Local Bus specification V2.1 (support 4 master PCI slots)
•PCI IDE Interface
Support two enhanced IDE ports up to four HDD devices with PIO mode 4 and
Ultra DMA/33/66/100 mode transfer and Bus Master feature
•Floppy Drive Interface
Support one FDD port up to two floppy drives and 5-1/4"(360K, 1.2MB), 3-1/2"
(720K, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, 2.88MB) diskette format and 3-mode FDD
!!!
•Serial Ports
Support two high-speed 16C550 compatible UARTs with 16-byte T/R FIFOs
!!!
•IR Interface
Support one 6-pin header for serial Standard Infrared wireless communication
!!!
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•Parallel Port
Support one parallel port with SPP, EPP and ECP modes
•USB Interface
Support three USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports for high speed I/O peripheral
devices
•PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Interface
Support one 6-pin Mini-DIN connector and one 5-pin shrouded connector for
PS/2 mouse/keyboard connection through Y-Cable and backplane connection
•ATX Power Control Interface
One 4-pin header to support ATX power control with Modem Ring-On and Wake-
On-LAN function
•Auxiliary I/O Interfaces
System reset switch, external speaker, Keyboard lock and HDD active LED
•Real Time Clock/Calendar (RTC)
Support Y2K Real Time Clock/calendar with battery backup for 7-year data
retention
•Watchdog Timer
Support 255 intervals from 0.5 sec./min. to 254.5 sec./min. by software
programming
•Disk-On-Chip (DOC) Feature
Reserved one 32-pin socket for M-systems Flash Disk up to 288MB
DOS, Windows, Win95, NT (bootable) drivers and Utility supported
•On-board VGA
Intel 82815 GMCH integrated graphics controller with 4MB memory
•On-board Ethernet LAN
Intel 82801BA ICH2 integrated LAN controller to support RJ-45 interface at
10/100 Base-T speed
•On-board 68-pin PCI device connector
Support one additional PCI device daughter board
•High Driving Capability
Support 64mA high driving capability for multi-slots ISA-bus
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•External Power Connector
Support one standard 5-1/4” disk drive power connectors to enhance power
driving
•Power Good
On-board power good generator with reset time, 300ms 500ms
•CPU Cooling Fan
Support two 3-pin headers with wafer
•System Monitoring Feature
Monitor CPU and system temperature, operating voltage, and fan status
•Bracket
Support one Mini-DIN, one-port USB, one Ethernet port and one VGA port
•Physical and Environmental Requirements
Outline Dimension (L X W) : 338.5mm (13.33”) X 122mm (4.8”)
PCB layout : 6 layer
Power Requirements : +5V @10A , +12V @200mA, -12V @30mA
TestConfiguration:
CPU: Intel PIII 1GHz/ 133MHz FSB, 256KB L2 Cache
Memory : PC133 SDRAM 256MBx2
Primary Master IDE HDD : Seagate ST33232A
O.S. : Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
TestProgram:IntelHIPWR30.exe
Operating Temperature : 0°C ~ 55°C ( 32°F ~ 131°F )
Storage Temperature : -20°C ~ 75°C
Relative Humidity : 5% 95%, non-condensing
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1-3 System Architecture
The following illustration of block diagram will show you how ROBO-679
gives you a highly integrated system solution. The most up-to-date system
architecture of ROBO-679 includes two main VLSI chips, 82815 GMCH
(Graphics and Memory Controller Hub) and 82801BA ICH2 (I/O Controller
Hub), to support Celeron/Pentium-III (FC-PGA/FC-PGA2) processor,
SDRAM, 3D graphic display, PCI bus interface, APM, ACPI compliant
power management, USB port, SMBus communication, and Ultra
DMA/33/66/100 IDE Master. The on-board super I/O chip, W83627HF,
will support PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse, two UARTs, FDC, Hardware Monitor,
Parallel, Watch Dog Timer and Infrared interface. Besides, Intel 82801BA
ICH2 integrated LAN controller provides a competitive fast Ethernet
function.
The CPU socket adopts the Socket-370 type to support high availability,
reliability, and easy operation in general industry application.
The 82815 Hub provides an integration of memory controller and graphics
capability (AGP). This delivers AGP class graphics performance to PCs at
reduced cost. It dynamically allocates and de-allocates system memory for
complex 3D textures, preserving the benefits of standard AGP add-in
solutions. Its 64-bit AGTL+ based host bus interface, optimized 64-bit
DRAM interface supports two 3.3V DIMMs at the maximum bus frequency
of 100/133 MHz. The 32-bit PCI bus interface supports 4 PCI masters for
external backplane support.
The 82801BA Hub employs the Accelerated Controller Hub architecture,
which makes a direct connection from the graphics and memory to IDE
controllers. It supports 2-channel dedicated Ultra DMA-33/66/100 IDE
master interfaces, full Plug-and-Play compatibility, APIC (Advanced
Programmable Interrupt Controller) interface, and internal real-time clock
(RTC) to maintain time and date of a system. It also supports 3-port USB
(Universal Serial Bus feature) and PCI 2.1 Compliance operation. It fully
supports Operating System Directed Power Management via the Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. In addition, it is
also linked via Firmware Hub Link bus to 82802AB Firmware Hub to
support BIOS read/write access. Through the PCI bus, PC87200 PCI-to-ISA
bridge is built in as a highly integrated PCI-to-ISA bridge solution for the
best industry application.
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The Super I/O chip W83627HF integrates two high-speed serial ports, one
parallel port, SIR interface, Watch Dog Timer (WDT) which is enabled by
BIOS setting and triggered by software, H/W monitoring, FDD interface
and 8042 keyboard controller with PS/2 mouse ports. This parallel port
supports one PC-compatible printer port (SPP, bi-direction), Enhanced
Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Port (ECP).
The PCI-to-ISA bridge supports a standard 16-bit ISA bus interface which is
applied for all slower I/O operations. In ROBO-679, it supports DiskOnChip
(DOC) for M-systems Flash disk, and ISA buffer driving for special I/O
applications and multi-ISA slots.
Besides, an advanced feature is used on ROBO-679 to support detecting and
monitoring of system temperature, operating voltage and fan status.
The 82802 Firmware Hub stores system BIOS and video BIOS, eliminating a
redundant, nonvolatile memory component.
There is one on-board PCI Fast Ethernet via RJ-45 Ports to support full
functionality of ROBO-679 AIO SBC (All-In-One Single Board Computer).
The on-board 68-pin PCI connector supports additional daughter board for
further support.
The graphic device is the 815E built-in Graphics Controller to support high
end of graphics accelerator. It is implemented by high performance SDRAM
4MB to support up to 1600 x 1200 with 256 colors.
All of details of operating relations are shown in Figure 1-1 ROBO-679
System Block Diagram.
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Celeron / PENTIUM-III
PROCESSOR
(Socket-370)
CLOCK GENERATOR
100/133 MEMORY x 2
SDRAM DIMM
82815
GMCH
(544BGA)
HOST BUS (66/100/133 MHz)
Display
Cache
Memory
82801BA
ICH2
(360 EBGA)
Hub Link
PCI BUS
PC87200
PCI-to-ISA
Bridge
DiskOnChip BUFFER
ISA BUS
Golden Finger
SUPER I/O
W83627HF
MAC
WDT Hardware
Monitor
Figure 1-1 ROBO-679 System Block Diagram
IDE 2IDE 1
IDE Bus Master
ULTRA 100 Dual Channel
3 x USB PORTS
82802AB
FWH LPC
2UART/LPT/FDD/IR
Mouse
Keyboard
2
1
Phy
˟˔ˡ
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Hardware Configuration Setting
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Hardware Configuration Setting
This chapter gives the definitions and shows the positions of jumpers, headers and
connectors. All of the configuration jumpers on ROBO-679 are in the proper
position. The default settings shipped from factory are marked with a star ( ).
2-1 Jumpers
In general, jumpers on the single board computer are used to select options for
certain features. Some of the jumpers are designed to be user-configurable, allowing
for system enhancement. The others are for testing purpose only and should not be
altered. To select any option, cover the jumper cap over (Short) or remove (NC) it
from the jumper pins according to the following instructions. Here NC stands for
“Not Connected”. (Figure 2-1)
Figure 2-1 ROBO-679 Jumper Locations
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Safe Mode Jumper (JP1)
JP1 Function
Short Enabled
NC Disabled 
Note: Enable JP1 will force system to run with X2 core/bus ratio.
RTC CMOS Clear Jumper Setting (JP2)
JP2 Function
1-2 Normal Operation 
2-3 Clear CMOS Contents
AT/ATX Power Selection (JP3)
JP3 Function
3-5, 4-6 Select ATX Power Supply 
1-3, 2-4 Select AT Power Supply
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2-2 Connectors
I/O peripheral devices and Flash disk are connected to the interface connectors and
DOC socket located on this single board computer (Figure 2-2).
Figure 2-2 ROBO-679 Connector Locations
CONNECTOR FUNCTION REMARK
J1 IDE1 (Primary) interface
J2 Floppy connector
J3 IDE2 (Secondary) interface
J4 Parallel port connector
J5 ATX power control interface Connect to Backplane
J6 ATX power button interface Connect to Chassis
J7 COM1 serial port 2 x 5 shrouded header
J8 COM2 serial port 2 x 5 shrouded header
J9 IrDA (infrared) port Reserve 6-pin for SIR
J10 Reserved for system FAN power connector
J11 Two-port USB interface 2 x 5 pin header
J12 Systemreset
J13 External speaker interface
J14 Keyboard lock and power indicator
J15 IDE1/IDE2 active status report LED indicator
J16 On-board Ethernet ( Intel 82801BA )
interface connector
RJ-45
J17 One-port USB interface
J18 One PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector 6-pin Mini-DIN
J19 CPU FAN power connector
J20 68 pin PCI Connector
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CONNECTOR FUNCTION REMARK
J21 Standard 5-1/4” disk drive power
connector
4-pin connector
(pitch : 0.2 inch)
J22 External keyboard interface Connect to backplane
J23 On-board VGA connector 2 x 5 shrouded header
U13 Socket 370 Celeron/PIII CPU
U27 M-systems Flash Disk DIP 32-pin socket
DIMM1 – 2 DIMM socket 3.3V SDRAM
P
Pin Assignments of Connectors
J1 /J3: IDE1/IDE2 Interface Connector
PIN No. Signal Description PIN No. Signal Description
1 RESET# 2 Ground
3 Data 7 4 Data 8
5 Data 6 6 Data 9
7 Data 5 8 Data 10
9 Data 4 10 Data 11
11 Data 3 12 Data 12
13 Data 2 14 Data 13
15 Data 1 16 Data 14
17 Data 0 18 Data 15
19 Ground 20 N/C
21 DMA REQ 22 Ground
23 IOW# 24 Ground
25 IOR# 26 Ground
27 IOCHRDY 28 Pull-down
29 DMA ACK# 30 Ground
31 INT REQ 32 N/C
33 SA1 34 CBLID#
35 SA0 36 SA2
37 HDC CS0# 38 HDC CS1#
39 HDD Active# 40 Ground
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J2 : FDC Interface Connector
PIN No. Signal Description PIN No. Signal Description
1 Ground 2 Density Select 0
3 Ground 4 N/C
5 Ground 6 Density Select 1
7 Ground 8 Index#
9 Ground 10 Motor ENA#
11 Ground 12 Drive Select B#
13 Ground 14 Drive Select A#
15 Ground 16 Motor ENB#
17 Ground 18 Direction#
19 Ground 20 Step#
21 Ground 22 Write Data#
23 Ground 24 Write Gate#
25 Ground 26 Track 0#
27 Ground 28 Write Protect#
29 Ground 30 Read Data#
31 Ground 32 Head Select#
33 Ground 34 Disk Change#
J4 : Parallel Port Connector
PIN No. Signal Description PIN No. Signal Description
1 Strobe# 14 Auto Form Feed#
2 Data 0 15 Error#
3 Data 1 16 Initialization#
4 Data 2 17 Printer Select IN#
5 Data 3 18 Ground
6 Data 4 19 Ground
7 Data 5 20 Ground
8 Data 6 21 Ground
9 Data 7 22 Ground
10 Acknowledge# 23 Ground
11 Busy 24 Ground
12 Paper Empty 25 Ground
13 Printer Select 26 N/C
J5 : ATX Power Control Connector
PIN No. Signal Description
1 ATX Power Good Signal
2 ATX 5V Stand-by
3 ATX Power On Control
4 Ground
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J6 : ATX Power Button Interface
PIN No. Signal Description
1 Pull-high 100 ohm to +5V
2 Power Button Control Signal
J7/J8 : Serial Port-1/Port-2 Connector (2 x 5 shrouded header)
PIN No. Signal Description
1 Data Carrier Detect (DCD)
2 Receive Data (RXD)
3 Transmit Data (TXD)
4 Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
5 Ground(GND)
6 Data Set Ready (DSR)
7 Request to Send (RTS)
8 Clear to Send (CTS)
9 Ring Indicator (RI)
10 N/C
J9 : Standard IrDA Header
PIN No. Signal Description
1 VCC(+5V)
2 IOVSB
3 IRRX
4 Ground
5 IRTX
6 OVCROFF (Over Current Off)
J10/J19 : Chassis/CPU Fan Power Connector
PIN No. Signal Description
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Pull-up 5V (For tachometer sense
signal)
J11 : USB Interface Connector [2x5 Pin Header]
PIN No. Signal Description PIN No. Signal Description
1 +5V 2 N/C
3 SBD2- (USBP2-) 4 Ground
5 SBD2+ (USBP2+) 6 SBD3+ (USBP3+)
7 Ground 8 SBD3- (USBP3-)
9 N/C 10 +5V
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J12: Reset Header
PIN No Signal Description
1 Reset
2 Ground
J13 : External Speaker Header
PIN No. Signal Description
1 Speaker signal
2 N/C
3 Ground
4 +5V
J14 : Keyboard Lock Header
PIN No. Signal Description
1 +5V (220 ohm pull-up for power LED)
2 N/C
3 Ground
4 Keyboard inhibit
5 Ground
J15: IDE1/IDE2 Active LED Header
PIN No. Signal Description
1 +5V (470 ohm pull-up for HDD LED)
2 HDD Active # (LED cathode terminal)
J16 : Ethernet RJ-45 Interface Connector
PIN No. Signal Description
1 TX+
2 TX-
3 RX+
4 Termination to Ground
5 Termination to Ground
6 RX-
7 Termination to Ground
8 Termination to Ground
J17 : USB Interface Connector
PIN No. Signal Description PIN No. Signal Description
1 +5V 2 USBD0-
3 USBD0+ 4 USBGND0
5 +5V 6 USBD1-
7 USBD1+ 8 USBGND1
* Only one USB port (pin 5,6,7 and 8) is available on the bracket by default.
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