protech ProX-1215 User manual

USER’S
MANUAL
ProX-1215
V
IA EDEN Half-size
Embedded Card
With VGA/LAN
Prox-1215 M3

Copyright Notice
Prox-1215
Half-size CPU Board
With VGA / LAN
OPERATION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This operation manual is meant to assist both Embedded Computer
manufacturers and end-users in installing and setting up the system. The
information contained in this document is subject to change without any
prior notice.
This manual is copyrighted January 2004. You may not reproduce or
transmit in any form or by any means, electronic, or mechanical, including
photocopying and recording.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property
of their respective owners.
CE NOTICE
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

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FCC NOTICE
This equipment 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 instruction manual, 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 his own
expense.
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not
expressly approve by the party responsible for compliance could void your
authority to operate such equipment.

Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1-1 About This Manual ....................................................... 1-2
1-2 System Specifications ................................................... 1-3
1-3 Safety Precautions ......................................................... 1-6
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
2-1 Jumper & Connector Quick Reference Table ............... 2-2
2-2 Component Locations ................................................... 2-3
2-3 How to Set the Jumpers ................................................ 2-4
2-4 COM Port Connector .................................................... 2-6
2-5 RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection ............................... 2-7
2-6 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ………………................. 2-7
2-7 Keyboard/Mouse Selection ..........................………… 2-8
2-8 External Speaker Connector .......................................... 2-8
2-9 Inverter Connector …………………………………… 2-9
2-10 Power LED Connector ..........................……………… 2-9
2-11 Reset Connector ............................................................ 2-9
2-12 Hard Disk Drive LED Connector .................................. 2-10
2-13 Power Button ……………………………………… 2-10
2-14 External Buzzer Connector ………………………… 2-10
2-15 Fan Connector ……………………………………… 2-11
2-16 IrDA Connector ……………………………………… 2-11
2-17 VGA Connector ………................................................ 2-12
2-18 LCD Connector ……………………………………. 2-13
2-19 Universal Serial Bus Connector …………………… 2-14
2-20 Clear CMOS Selection ………………………………. 2-14
2-21 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ....................................... 2-15
2-22 Hard Disk Drive Connector .......................................... 2-16
2-23 Printer Connector .......................................................... 2-17
2-24 Reset/NMI/Clear Watchdog Selection ……………….. 2-18
2-25 IRQ12 Release Selection …………………………….. 2-18
2-26 LAN Connector ........................................................…. 2-19
2-27 AT Power Connector ……………………..…………. 2-19
2-28 ATX Power Connector …………………………….… 2-20
2-29 AT/ATX Power Selection ............................................. 2-20

Contents
2-30 Solid-State Disk Socket …............................................ 2-21
2-31 SSD Memory Mapping Selection ……………………. 2-22
2-32 LVDS LCD Connector ………………………………. 2-23
2-33 LVDS Panel Power Selection ……………………… 2-24
CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE UTILITIES
3-1 Introduction …............................................................... 3-2
3-2 VIA 4 IN 1 Service Pack Driver ……………………. 3-2
3-2 VGA Driver Utility …................................................... 3-3
3-3 Flash BIOS Update …................................................... 3-4
3-4 LAN Driver Utility ……................................................ 3-7
3-5 Watchdog Timer Configuration …................................ 3-8
CHAPTER 4 AWARD BIOS SETUP
4-1 Introduction …............................................................... 4-2
4-2 Entering Setup …........................................................... 4-3
4-3 The Standard CMOS Features ……….......................... 4-4
4-4 The Advanced BIOS Features ……............................... 4-8
4-5 Advanced Chipset Features …....................................... 4-12
4-6 Integrated Peripherals ………....................................... 4-16
4-7 Power Management Setup …........................................ 4-19
4-8 PNP/PCI Configuration …………………………… 4-22
4-9 PC Health Status …………………………………… 4-24
4-10 Frequency/Voltage Control ………………………… 4-25
4-11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults …............................................ 4-26
4-12 Load Optimized Defaults ….......................................... 4-26
4-13 Password Setting …....................................................... 4-27
4-14 Save & Exit Setup …..................................................... 4-28
4-15 Exit Without Saving ….................................................. 4-29
APPENDIX A EXPANSION BUS
PC/104 Plus Bus Connector Pin Assignment …....................... A-2
PCI Bus Connector Pin Assignment …................……………. A-3

Contents
APPENDIX B TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Block Diagram ......................................................................... B-2
Interrupt Map ............................................................................ B-3
RTC & CMOS RAM Map ....................................................... B-4
Timer & DMA Channels Map .................................................. B-5
I/O & Memory Map ................................................................. B-6
APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting for Error Messages ...................................... C-2
Troubleshooting for POST Code ............................................ C-5

Contents

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INTRODUCTION
This chapter gives you the information for Prox-1215. It also
outlines the System specifications.
Section includes:
zAbout This Manual
zSystem Specifications
zSafety precautions
Experienced users can skip to chapter 2 on page 2-1
for a Quick Start.
CHAPTER
1

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1-1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing our Prox-1215, Half Size CPU Board enhanced
with VGA/LAN, is fully PC / AT/ATX compatible. The Prox-1215
provides faster processing speed, greater expandability and can handle
more tasks than before. This manual is designed to assist you how to install
and set up the system. It contains four chapters. The user can apply this
manual for configuration according to the following chapters :
Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter introduces you to the background of this manual, and the
specifications for this system. The final page of this chapter will indicate
how to avoid damaging this Embedded Board.
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration
This chapter outlines the component locations and their functions. In the
end of this chapter, you will learn how to set jumper and how to configure
this card to meet your own needs.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities
This chapter contains helpful information for proper installations of the
VGA Utility, LAN Utility, and Flash BIOS Update. It also describes the
Watchdog-timer configuration.
Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup
This chapter indicates you how to set up the BIOS configurations.
Appendix A Expansion Bus
This Appendix introduces you the expansion bus for PC/104.
Appendix B Technical Summary
This section gives you the information about the Technical maps.
Appendix C Trouble Shooting
This section outlines the error messages and offers you the methods to
solve the problems.

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1-2. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
zCPU :
VIA Eden 400/733 MHz processors or up to 1.x GHz.
Auto detect voltage regulator.
zSYSTEM CHIPSET :
VIA VT8606, VT82C686B
zMEMORY :
Up to 512MB SO-DIMM
One 144-pin SO-DIMM socket on board.
zCACHE :
Built-in CPU.
zREAL-TIME CLOCK / CALENDAR :
CMOS data back up from BIOS set or BIOS default.
Built-in VIA VT82C686B.
External Real Time Clock (Optional).
zBIOS :
PhoenixAward PnP BIOS Memory size 2 Mbytes, with VGA BIOS.
Easy update 256KB flash EEPROM.
Supports Green Function.
Supports S/IO Setup.
zKEYBOARD CONNECTOR :
PS/2 keyboard with mini DIN connector or one external 5-pin boxheader
connector with mini DIN cable
Supports Y-Cable.
zMOUSE CONNECTOR :
PS/2 mouse connector with mini DIN connector when keyboard use
external 5-pin connector.
zBUS SUPPORT :
PC/104 Bus
External PCI Bus

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zDISPLAY :
Built-in VIA VT8606, supports CRT, TTL & LVDS.
Integrated S3®’s Savage4™ 2D/3D/Video Accelerator.
Optimized Shared Memory Architecture (SMA).
2~32 MB Frame Buffer using system memory.
Supports simultaneous display of CRT & LCD.
Interface:
One 15-pin connector supports for CRT Monitor.
One 41-pin connector support 18 bit or 24 bit panel for TTL.
One 30-pin connector support 2x18 bit LVDS panel.
zWATCHDOG :
I / O port 0443H to Enable watchdog.
I / O port 0441H to Disable watchdog.
Selectable for Reset / NMI Watchdog function.
Time-out timing select 0 / 8 / 16 / 24 / 32 / 40 / 48 / 56 / 64 / 72 / 80 / 88 /
96 / 104 / 112 / 120 sec +/- 25%.
zIDE INTERFACE :
One EIDE port supports Ultra DMA-100/66/33.
One channel supports up to two devices.
zFLOPPY DISK DRIVER INTERFACE :
Supports up to two Floppy Disk Drives, 3.5" and 5.25" (1.44M / 2.88M).
zUSB CONNECTOR :
Universal Serial Bus Connector, supports up to two USB1.1 ports.
zLAN ADAPTER :
Realtek 8100BL PCI Fast Ethernet
10/100 Base-TX PCI-BUS
RJ-45 Jack on board.
zSERIAL PORT :
Two high speed 16550 Compatible UARTs with Send / Receive 16 Byte
FIFOs; COM1 for RS-232; COM2 for RS-232/422/485
COM1 with 9-pin D-SUB connector on board
COM2 with one 2x5-pin boxheader connector on board
Infrared Communications port option on the COM2.

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zPARALLEL PORT :
Supports SPP, ECP, EPP Function mode.
Bi-directional parallel port.
zGREEN FUNCTION :
Software supported by BIOS setup.
Hardware supported by switch control.
zSolid-State Disk Socket :
Memory System DiskOnChip SSD Module support up to 384MB.
zHARDWARE MONITORING FUNCTION :
Monitor CPU Voltage, CPU temperature, and Cooling Fan.
zLED INDICATOR :
HDD LED: one 2-pin headpin on board
power LED: one 2-pin headpin on board
zDMA CONTROLLER :
82C37 x 2
zDMA CHANNELS :
7
zINTERRUPT CONTROLLERS :
82C59 x 2
zINTERRUPT LEVELS :
15
zOPERATING TEMPERATURE :
0 to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
zINPUT POWER REQUIREMENT :
AT power: +5V ±5%.
+12V±5%.
ATX power: +5VSB ±5%.
+5V±5%.
+12V±5%.

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zBOARD DIMENSION :
185mm x 122mm (7.28” x 4.8”)
zBOARD NET WEIGHT :
250g (0.556 lb)
1-3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Follow the messages below to avoid your systems from damage:
1. Keep your system away from static electricity on all occasions.
2. Prevent electric shock. Don‘t touch any components of this card when
the card is power-on. Always disconnect power when the system is not
in use.
3. Disconnect power when you change any hardware devices. For instance,
when you connect a jumper or install any cards, a surge of power may
damage the electronic components or the whole system.

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HARDWARE
CONFIGURATION
** QUICK START **
Helpful information describes the jumper & connector settings, and
component locations.
This section includes:
zJumper & Connector Quick Reference Table
zComponent Locations
zConfiguration and Jumper settings
zConnector‘s Pin Assignments
CHAPTER
2

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2-1. JUMPER & CONNECTOR QUICK REFERENCE TABLE
COM Connector .................................................…… COM1, COM2
RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection ......................…….. JP1
Keyboard/Mouse Connector ………..……....…............ KB1
Keyboard/Mouse Selection ……………………………. JP2
External Speaker Connector ................................…… EXKB1
Inverter Connector …………………………………….. INV1
Power LED Connector ………………………………… J1 (1-3)
Reset Connector ...................................................…… J1 (9-10)
Hard Disk Drive LED Connector ........................…… J1 (2-4)
Power Button ………………………………………….. J1 (5-6)
External Buzzer Connector ……………………………. J1 (7-8)
Fan Connector ………………………………………… FAN1
IrDA Connector ……………………………………….. IR1
VGA Connector ……….......................................……. VGA1
LCD Connector ………………………………………. LCD1
Universal Serial Bus Connector ...........................…….. CN2
Clear CMOS Selection ………………………….……... JP8
Floppy Disk Drive Connector ..............................……. FDD1
Hard Disk Drive Connector .................................…….. IDE1
Printer Connector .................................................…… LPT1
NMI/Reset/Clear Watchdog …………………..……….. JP3
IRQ12 Release Selection ………………………………. JP5
LAN Connector ...................................................…… UTP1
AT Power Connector ..……………...………………… PW1
ATX Power Connector ………………………………... J2
AT/ATX Power Selection ..…………………………. JP7
Solid-State Disk Socket ……………………………….. SSD
SSD Memory Mapping Selection ……………………… JP4
LVDS LCD Connector ……………………………… LVDS1
LVDS Panel Power Selection …………………………. JP10

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2-2. COMPONENT LOCATIONS
Prox-1215 Connector, Jumper and Component locations

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2-3. HOW TO SET THE JUMPERS
You can configure your board by setting the jumpers. Jumper is consists of
two or three metal pins with a plastic base mounted on the card, and by using
a small plastic "cap", Also known as the jumper cap (with a metal contact
inside), you are able to connect the pins. So you can set-up your hardware
configuration by "opening"or "closing"pins.
The jumper can be combined into sets that called jumper blocks. When the
jumpers are all in the block, you have to put them together to set up the
hardware configuration. The figure below shows how this looks like.
JUMPERS AND CAPS
If a jumper has three pins (for example, labelled PIN1, PIN2, and PIN3), You
can connect PIN1 & PIN2 to create one setting and shorting. You can either
connect PIN2 & PIN3 to create another setting. The same jumper diagrams are
applied all through this manual. The figure below shows what the manual
diagram looks like and what they represent.

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JUMPER DIAGRAMS
JUMPER SETTINGS

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2-4. COM PORT CONNECTOR
There are two COM ports enhanced in this board namely: COM1 and
COM2. COM1 is fixed for RS-232, while COM2 is selectable for RS-
232/422/485.
COM1 : COM1 Connector
The COM1 Connector assignments are as follows :
PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 DCD
2 RX
3 TX
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI / +5V / +12V selectable
10 NC
COM2 : COM2 Connector
The COM2 Connector assignments are as follows :
ASSIGNMENT
PIN RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 DCD TX- TX-
2 RX TX+ TX+
3 TX RX+ RX+
4 DTR RX- RX-
5 GND GND GND
6 DSR RTS- NC
7 RTS RTS+ NC
8 CTS CTS+ NC
9 RI/+5V/+12 CTS- NC
10 NC NC NC
COM1
9
6
1
5
COM 2
1
6
5
10

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2-5. RS232/422/485 (COM2) SELECTION
JP1 : RS-232/422/485 Selection
COM2 is selectable for RS-232, 422, 485 function.
The jumper settings are as follows :
COM 2
FUNCTION
JUMPER SETTING
(pin closed)
JUMPER
ILLUSTRATION
RS-232 Open
RS-422
1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10
11-12, 13-14, 15-16
17-18, 19-20
RS-485
1-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10
11-12, 13-14, 15-16
17-18, 19-20
*** Manufactory default --- RS-232.
2-6. KEYBOARD/MOUSE CONNECTOR
KB1 : Keyboard/Mouse Connector
The jumper settings are as follows:
PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 KBDATA
2 MSDATA
3 GND
4 KBVCC
5 KBCLK
6 MSCLK
1
2
34
5
6
KB1