protech Prox-1510 M1 User manual

USER’S
MANUAL
ProX-1510
NS-Geode Half-size
Embedded Card
With VGA/LAN
Prox-1510 M1

Copyright Notice
ProX-1510 NS-Geode Half-size
EMBEDDED CARD
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
notice.
This manual is copyrighted April 2002 (Revised Edition: October 24, 2002).
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.

Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1-1 About This Manual .................…................................... 1-2
1-2 System Specification ......................……........................... 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 or PS/2 Mouse Connector ................................. 2-8
2-7 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse Selection ........................…...... 2-8
2-8 External Keyboard Connector ........................................... 2-9
2-9 Reset Connector ................................................................ 2-9
2-10 Hard Disk Drive Led Connector ………………………… 2-9
2-11 Floppy Disk Drive Connector …………………………… 2-10
2-12 Hard Disk Drive Connector ……………………………... 2-11
2-13 LAN Connector ………………………………………….. 2-12
2-14 LAN Enable/Disable Selection ………………………….. 2-12
2-15 VGA CRT Connector ……………………………………. 2-13
2-16 LCD Connector ………………………………………….. 2-14
2-17 Panel Power Connector …………………………………. 2-15
2-18 Panel VCC Selection ……………………………………. 2-15
2-19 Universal Serial Bus Connector …………………………. 2-16
2-20 IrDA Connector …………………………………………. 2-16
2-21 Fan Connector …………….……………………………... 2-17
2-22 Power Led & KeyLock Connector ………………………. 2-17
2-23 RTC Function Selection …………………………………. 2-18
2-24 External Speaker Connector ……………………………... 2-18
2-25 Watchdog Selection – Reset …………………………….. 2-19
2-26 Power Connector ………………………………………… 2-19
2-27 ATX Power Button ……………………………………… 2-20
2-28 ATX Signal Connector ………………………………….. 2-20
2-29 Printer Connector ………………………………………... 2-21
2-30 Solid State Disk Socket ………………………………….. 2-22

Contents
2-31 SSD Memory Mapping Selection ……………………….. 2-23
2-32 Memory Installation .......................................................... 2-24
CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE UTILITIES
3-1 Introduction …………....................................................... 3-2
3-2 VGA Driver Utility …....…............................................... 3-2
3-3 Flash BIOS Update ......…................................................. 3-4
3-4 LAN Driver Utility …........................................................ 3-6
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 Setup ……....................................... 4-4
4-4 The BIOS Features Setup ………...................................... 4-9
4-5 Chipset Features Setup ...................................................... 4-13
4-6 Power Management Setup ................................................. 4-15
4-7 PNP/PCI Configuration ..................................................... 4-16
4-8 Load BIOS Defaults .......................................................... 4-18
4-9 Load Setup Defaults .......................................................... 4-18
4-10 Integrated Peripherals ....................................................... 4-19
4-11 Password Settings .............................................................. 4-21
4-12 IDE HDD Auto Detection ................................................. 4-23
4-13 Save & Exit Setup ……..................................................... 4-24
4-14 Exit Without Saving .......................................................... 4-25
APPENDIX A EXPANSION BUS
PC-104 Connector Pin Assignment .............................................. A-2
ISA Bus Pin Assignment .............................................................. A-3
APPENDIX B TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Block Diagram ............................................................................. B-2
Interrupt Map ................................................................................ B-3
RTC & CMOS RAM Map ............................................................ B-4
Timer & DMA Channels Map ...................................................... B-5

Contents
I/O & Memory Map ...................................................................... B-6
APPENDIX C TROUBLE SHOOTING
Trouble Shooting for Error Messages .......................................... C-2
Trouble Shooting for POST Code ................................................ C-5

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INTRODUCTION
This chapter gives you the information for Prox-1510. 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
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1-1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing our Prox-1510 NS-Geode Half-size Card with
VGA/LAN, which is fully PC/AT compatible. The Prox-1510 provides faster
processing speed, greater expandability and can handle more tasks than before.
This manual is designed to assist you how to install and setup 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 speci-
fication of the system. Final page in this chapter will give you some ideas on
how to avoid damaging your Embedded Card.
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration
This chapter outlines the component locations and their functions. In the end
of this chapter, you will know 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
driver utility, LAN driver utility and how to update BIOS. It also describes
the Watchdog timer configuration.
Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup
This chapter shows you how to set up the BIOS configurations.
Appendix A Expansion Bus
This Appendix introduces you the ISA BUS.
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 some solutions.

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1-2. SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
zCPU :
Built-in NS-Geode™ GX1-300 MHz
(Low-Power Processor)
2.0V CPU Voltage.
zMEMORY :
32MB SDRAM on board (optional), plus
One 168-pin DIMM socket.
zCHIPSET :
NS Geode™ 5530A
zCACHE :
Built-in CPU.
zSUPER I/O :
Winbond 83977F.
zREAL-TIME CLOCK / CALENDAR :
256-byte battery backed CMOS RAM.
Hardware implementation to indicate century rollover.
zBIOS :
Phoenix-Award Flash BIOS for plug & play function.
Easy update 256KB flash EEPROM.
Support Green Function.
Support S/IO Setup.
zKEYBOARD/MOUSE CONNECTOR :
One mini DIN connector, selectable for Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, or Y-cable.
One additional 5-pin external keyboard connector.
zBUS SUPPORT :
Internal PCI Bus for LAN
External ISA Bus and PC104 Bus.

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zLAN INTERFACE :
Realtek RTL8139 PCI Fast Ethernet.
10/100 Base-T PCI Bus.
RJ-45 jack on board
zVGA DISPLAY :
Built-in NS Geode CS5530, up to 4MB system shared memory.
Support 18-bit TFT LCD panel with resolution up to 1024 x 768 x 16bpp.
Support CRT Monitor with resolution up to 1280 x 1024 x 8bpp.
Support simultaneous display of CRT & LCD flat panel.
Interface: 15-pin CRT Connector and
41-pin LCD connector.
zWATCHDOG :
I / O port 0443H to Enable watchdog.
I / O port 0441H to Disable watchdog.
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 IDE port, support Ultra DMA-33.
Support up to two Enhanced IDE devices.
zFLOPPY DISK DRIVE INTERFACE :
Supports up to two Floppy Disk Drives, 3.5" and 5.25" (360K / 720K / 1.2M /
1.44M / 2.88M).
zSSD SOCKET :
A 32-pin SSD socket on-board.
Supports up to 144MB Disk-on-chip.
zUSB CONNECTOR :
Universal Serial Bus Connector on-board.
Supports up to two USB ports.
zIRDA :
5-pin IrDA connector.
Support IrDA v1.0 SIR protocol.

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zSERIAL PORT :
Two high speed 16550 Compatible UARTs with Send / Receive 16 Byte
FIFOs. COM1: RS-232; COM2: RS-232/422/485
Programmable Baud Rate Generator.
zPARALLEL PORT :
SPP, ECP, EPP Function.
Bi-directional parallel port.
zPC-104 BUS EXPANSION & SPEED :
ISA 8MHz
PC-104 8MHz
PCI 33MHz
USB 12Mbit/sec
zGREEN FUNCTION :
Software supported by BIOS setup.
Hardware supported by switch control.
zLED INDICATOR :
System power.
Hard Disk access.
LAN Led indicator.
zDMA CONTROLLER :
82C37 x 2
zDMA CHANNELS :
7
zINTERRUPT CONTROLLERS :
82C59 x 2
zINTERRUPT LEVELS :
15
zOPERATING TEMPERATURE :
0 to 60°C.

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zSYSTEM POWER REQUIREMENT :
DC Voltage: +5V, minimum +4.75V, maximum +5.25V.
DC Ampere: 3A.
zBOARD DIMENSION :
185mm x 122mm
zBOARD NET WEIGHT :
205 grams
1-3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Follow the messages below to protect your systems and yourself from
damages:
1. Avoid your system from any static electricity on all occasions.
2. Prevent electric shock. Don‘t touch any components of this card when the
card is on. Always disconnect power when the system is not in use.
3. Disconnect power when you change any hardware devices. For instance, if
you connect a jumper or install any cards with computer on, a surge of
power may damage the electronic components or the whole system.

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HARDWARE
CONFIGURATION
** QUICK START **
Helpful information details you the jumper & connector settings, and
component’s location.
Sections include:
zJumper & Connector Quick Reference Table
zComponent’s Location
zConfiguration and Jumper settings
zConnector Pin Assignments
CHAPTER
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2-1 JUMPER & CONNECTOR QUICK REFERENCE TABLE
COM Port Connector ............................................. COM1, COM2
RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection ........................ JP2
Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse Connector ..……..…… DIN
Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse Selection ……............... JP11
External Keyboard Connector ............................... EXKB
Reset Connector ..................................................... RST1
Hard Disk Drive LED Connector .......................... HDL1
Floppy Disk Drive Connector ................................ FDD
Hard Disk Drive Connector ................................... IDE1
LAN Connector ………………………………….. LAN
LAN enable/disable Selection …………………… JP4
VGA CRT Connector ............................................ VGA
LCD Connector ………………………………….. LCD1
Panel Power Connector .…………………..……... J5
Panel VCC Selection ……………..……………… JP5
Universal Serial Bus Connector …………………. USB
IrDA Connector …………………………………. IR1
Fan Connector …………………………………… J6
Power LED & KeyLock Connector ....................... KBL1
RTC Function Selection …………………………. JP1
External Speaker Connector .................................. J9
Watchdog Selection – Reset …..……………….... JP10
Power Connector ................................................... J4
ATX Power
Button ……………………………….
J3
ATX Signal Connector ………………………….. J2
Printer Connector .................................................. PRT
Solid-State Disk Socket ......................................... SSD
SSD Memory Mapping Selection .......................... JP8
Memory Installation ............................................... DIMM1

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2-2 COMPONENT LOCATIONS
LAN
V
GA
DIN
COM 1
FDD PRT
JP2
SSD
DIMM 1
EXKB
1
6
5
10
11
9
1 5
6
10
11
3
6
15
2
4
5
1
1
COM2
JP4
16
7
2
IDE1
9
5
32
1
B1
RST1
Geode GX1
8
1
12 10
PC104
1
8139
SIO
RTL
JP11
C20
D20
A1
C1
D1
J4
6
JP8
JP10
Battery
KBL1
J9
JP1
J6
J5
HDL1
IR1
J3J2
JP5
LCD1
1
2
41
40
USB
BUZ1
Prox-1510 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. A jumper is consists
of two or three metal pins with a plastic base mounted on the card. By
using a small plastic “cap” (with a metal contact inside), you may connect
the pins. So you can set up your hardware configuration by “opening” or
“closing” the pins.
The jumper can be combined into sets, which called the 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.
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. Or you
may also 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
COM1 : COM1 Connector, DB9 male connector
The pin assignment are as follows :
PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 DCD
2 RX
3 TX
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI
COM2 : COM2 Connector
The pin assignments are as follows :
PIN ASSIGNMENT
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 CTS- NC
10 NC NC NC
COM 1
1
9
5
6
COM 2
10
1
5
6

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2-5. RS232/422/485 (COM2) SELECTION
JP2 : RS-232/422/485 Selection
COM1 is fixed for RS-232 function only.
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
JP2
20
19
2
1
RS-422
1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10
11-12, 13-14, 15-16
17-18, 19-20
JP2
20
19
2
1
RS-485
1-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10
11-12, 13-14, 15-16
17-18, 19-20
JP2
20
19
2
1
*** Manufactory default --- RS-232.

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2-6. KEYBOARD OR PS/2 MOUSE CONNECTOR
DIN : Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse Connector
DIN connector can support Keyboard, Y-cable, or PS/2 Mouse by jumper
selection, user may select the right device to used on “Keyboard or PS/2
Mouse Selection”. The pin assignments are as follows :
PIN ASSIGNMENT
Keyboard PS/2 Mouse
1 KBDATA MSDATA
2 MSDATA MSDATA
3 GND GND
4 VCC VCC
5 KBCLK MSCLK
6 MSCLK MSCLK
2-7. KEYBOARD OR PS/2 MOUSE SELECTION
JP11 : Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse Selection.
If User select to use Y-Cable, please set the jumper same as AT Keyboard.
The jumper settings are as follows:
DEVICE
TYPE
JUMPER SETTING
(pin closed)
JUMPER
ILLUSTRATION
AT KEYBOARD
3-5
4-6
JP11
1
2
5
6
PS/2 MOUSE
1-3
2-4
JP11
1
2
5
6
*** Manufactory default -- AT Keyboard
1
2
3
4
5
6
DIN

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2-8. EXTERNAL KEYBOARD CONNECTOR
EXKB : External Keyboard Connector
The pin assignment is as follows:
PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 KBCLK
2 KBDATA
3
N
C
4 GND
5 VCC
2-9. RESET CONNECTOR
RST : Reset Connector
The pin assignment is as follows:
PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 RESET
2 GND
2-10. HARD DISK DRIVE LED CONNECTOR
HDL1 : Hard Disk Driver LED Connector
The pin assignments is as follows:
PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 VCC
2 HDD Active Signal
3 HDD Active Signal
4 HDD Active Signal
1
EXKB
HDL1
1
RST1
1