RadiSys PROCELERANT CE915GMA User manual

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PROCELERANT®
CE915GM COM EXPRESS MODULE
PRODUCT MANUAL
007-02532-0004 • August 2010
CE915GMA
CE915GME
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Revision History
Release Date Description
-0000 April 2007 First edition. New CE915GM COM Express modules and thermal solutions.
-0001 July 2007 Second edition. PCI resource allocation information added.
-0002 August 2007 Third edition. Thermal validation procedures added.
-0003 November 2007 Fourth edition. Thermal design power requirements of Intel processors updated.
-0004 August 2010 Fifth edition. See What’s new in this manual on page 8 for a list of changes in this
edition.
© 2007—2010 by RadiSys Corporation. All rights reserved.
Portions of this manual are copyrighted by the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group, and are reprinted with
permission.
RadiSys and Procelerant are registered trademarks of RadiSys Corporation. PICMG is a registered trademark and COM
Express is a trademark of the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered
trademarks. Micron is a registered trademark of Micron Technology, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows XP are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Red Hat and Red Hat Linux are registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc.
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Preface.................................................................................................................................................7
About this manual........................................................................................................................................7
What’s new in this manual...........................................................................................................................8
Safety notices..............................................................................................................................................8
Electrostatic discharge.........................................................................................................................................8
Where to get more product information.......................................................................................................8
Chapter 1: Product Overview ............................................................................................................9
Product codes............................................................................................................................................10
COM Express modules......................................................................................................................................10
System memory.................................................................................................................................................10
Thermal options.................................................................................................................................................10
Module layout............................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2: Product Specifications..................................................................................................13
Mechanical ................................................................................................................................................13
Component height between module and carrier board......................................................................................16
Physical interfaces.............................................................................................................................................16
Electrical....................................................................................................................................................17
Module power consumption...............................................................................................................................17
General Purpose I/O (GPIO) power consumption .............................................................................................20
Thermal design power...............................................................................................................................21
Regulatory compliance..............................................................................................................................21
Environmental compliance.................................................................................................................................21
EMC compliance................................................................................................................................................22
Safety compliance .............................................................................................................................................22
Industry compliance...........................................................................................................................................22
MTBF reliability prediction.........................................................................................................................22
Chapter 3: Hardware Reference......................................................................................................23
General specifications...............................................................................................................................23
Block diagram............................................................................................................................................24
Power supply.............................................................................................................................................25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Voltage requirements.........................................................................................................................................25
Inrush current.....................................................................................................................................................25
CPU...........................................................................................................................................................27
Voltage requirements.........................................................................................................................................27
Thermal requirements........................................................................................................................................27
Clock generator .................................................................................................................................................28
System memory.........................................................................................................................................28
Chipset......................................................................................................................................................28
Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)........................................................................................................28
I/O Controller Hub (ICH)....................................................................................................................................29
Video.........................................................................................................................................................29
PCI Express graphics........................................................................................................................................29
VGA...................................................................................................................................................................30
LVDS interface...................................................................................................................................................30
TV-Out (product option).....................................................................................................................................30
SDVO ports........................................................................................................................................................30
Audio.........................................................................................................................................................31
I/O..............................................................................................................................................................31
PCI Express interface........................................................................................................................................31
SATA controller..................................................................................................................................................31
PCI interface......................................................................................................................................................31
IDE.....................................................................................................................................................................32
USB controller....................................................................................................................................................32
Real-time clock (RTC)...............................................................................................................................32
Firmware hub.............................................................................................................................................32
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet controller ...................................................................................................33
Thermal sensor..........................................................................................................................................33
Power management...................................................................................................................................33
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)........................................................................................33
ACPI wake up....................................................................................................................................................34
BIOS operation mode configuration...........................................................................................................34
Miscellaneous indicators............................................................................................................................35
Reset LED.........................................................................................................................................................35
POST LED.........................................................................................................................................................35
Chapter 4: Thermal Solutions..........................................................................................................37
Active heatsinks.........................................................................................................................................37
Product package components...........................................................................................................................37
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Passive heatsinks......................................................................................................................................39
Product package components...........................................................................................................................39
Mechanical specification....................................................................................................................................40
Heat spreader............................................................................................................................................42
Thermal interface materials.......................................................................................................................42
Chapter 5: BIOS Configuration........................................................................................................43
POST and boot process............................................................................................................................43
BIOS setup................................................................................................................................................43
Update and recovery.................................................................................................................................44
BIOS customization...................................................................................................................................44
Appendix A: COM Express Module Pinout Definitions.................................................................45
Type 2 pinout definitions............................................................................................................................45
Appendix B: System Resources .....................................................................................................49
PCI resource allocation .............................................................................................................................49
Interrupts and GPIOs to CR100 carrier board...........................................................................................49
BIOS organization and system memory map............................................................................................50
POST checkpoint codes............................................................................................................................50
POST 80 codes .................................................................................................................................................50
Error message codes.........................................................................................................................................56
Appendix C: Industry Standard References...................................................................................59
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PREFACE
About this manual
This manual is written primarily for system engineers who will integrate the Procelerant®
CE915GM COM Express™ embedded computing module into their own products.
See the following resources for information on the CE915GM modules not described in
this manual:
•Installation and initial setup instructions. the Procelerant CE915GM COM Express
Module Quick Start Guide provides the steps for assembling a COM Express system.
When referenced in this manual, the simplified name of Quick Start Guide will be
used.
•BIOS configuration information. The Procelerant CE915GMA BIOS Setup Utility
Specification describes the BIOS setup utility interfaces and configuration options.
When referenced in this manual, the simplified name of BIOS Setup Utility
Specification will be used.
•Carrier design guidelines and thermal validation procedures. The Procelerant
CE915GM COM Express Carrier Board Design Guidelines describes specific
considerations and guidelines for designing a carrier board to use with the COM
Express module.
When referenced in this manual, the simplified name of Carrier Board Design
Guidelines will be used.
•Qualified memory list. The CE915GMA Qualified Memory List provides the memory
modules RadiSys®has validated for use with COM Express modules.
When referenced in this manual, the simplified name of Qualified Memory List will be
used.
•Firmware and software update information. BIOS and driver updates may be
available for the COM Express module from time to time. Detailed procedures on
updating the firmware and software are included in the corresponding release
packages.
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Preface
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What’s new in this manual
This manual has been updated with the following changes.
• New modules based on the Intel®915GME chipset have been added. See CE915GM
product codes on page 10 for details.
• A new section in this preface has been added to describe the resources available for
further information about the CE915GM modules.
For additional information about new features, resolved issues, and known limitations,
refer to the CE915GM COM Express Module Product Notes.
Safety notices
Electrostatic discharge
WARNING! This product contains static-sensitive components and should be handled with
care. Failure to employ adequate anti-static measures can cause irreparable damage to
components.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can result in partial or complete device failure,
performance degradation, or reduced operating life. To avoid ESD damage, the following
precautions are strongly recommended.
• Keep each module/PCB in its ESD shielding bag until you are ready to install it.
• Before touching a module, attach an ESD wrist strap to your wrist and connect its
other end to a known ground.
• Handle the module only in an area that has its working surfaces, floor coverings, and
chairs connected to a known ground.
• Hold modules only by their edges and mounting hardware. Avoid touching PCB
components and connector pins.
For further information on ESD, visit www.esda.org.
Where to get more product information
Visit the RadiSys web site at www.radisys.com for product information and other
resources. Downloads (manuals, release notes, software, etc.) are available at
www.radisys.com/downloads.
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1PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Procelerant CE915GM COM Express embedded computing module is a standard form
factor (“basic module” with type 2 pinouts) Computer on Module (COM) mezzanine
board, compliant with PICMG®COM Express Module Base Specification Version 1.0.
COM Express modules enable high reuse and interchangeability of COM Express modules
and carrier boards, and hence reduce time-to-market by removing the embedded
computing module from the list of major components to design, which in turn lowers
costs. The modularity also lets you react to feature changes in the market, demand
fluctuations, and performance upgrades in addition to streamlining service and repair
inventories.
The CE915GMA series modules are designed around the Intel®Celeron®M and Pentium®
M processors, mobile 915GM/915GME Express chipset, and ICH6-M chipset, and supports
Microsoft®Windows®XP, Windows XP Embedded, and Red Hat®Desktop Linux®
operating systems.
Note: The CE915GME module uses the Intel 915GME chipset, which does not support TV-
Out or Microvision® Analog Copy Protection.
Figure 1. COM Express module and carrier board
COM Express Module CR100 Carrier Board
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Product Overview
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Unless otherwise noted in this manual:
• CE915GM represents both CE915GMA and CE915GME modules.
• GMCH chipset represents both Intel 915GM and 915GME chipsets.
• ICH chipset represents the Intel ICH6-M chipset.
Product codes
Check the CE915GM product page on the RadiSys Web site or contact your sales
representative for the latest information about product offerings.
COM Express modules
All CE915GM modules are RoHS compliant. Each module contains one SO-DIMM memory
module socket.
System memory
CE915GM modules require one memory module to operate. For a list of system memory
options that have been validated for use with CE915GM modules, refer to the Procelerant
CE915GM Qualified Memory List.
See System memory on page 28 for general specifications.
Thermal options
The CE-AHSA active heatsink, CE-PHSA, and CE-PHS17A passive heatsinks, and CE-HSPA
heat speader are specifically designed for CE915GM modules.
SeeChapter 4, Thermal Solutions, on page 37 for detailed information.
Table 1. CE915GM product codes
Product series Product code Intel platform SDRAM Operating temperature
CE915GMA CE760A-0 • Intel 2.2GHz Pentium
M 760 processor
• Mobile Intel 915GM chipset None 0° C to 60° C
CE738A-0 •Intel
1.4GHz LV Pentium M 738 processor
• Mobile Intel 915GM chipset None 0° C to 60° C
CE738A-E-512 •Intel
1.4GHz LV Pentium M 738 processor
• Mobile Intel 915GM chipset 512MB -25°C to 70°C
CE370A-0 •Intel
1.5GHz Celeron M 370 processor
• Mobile Intel 915GM chipset None 0° C to 60° C
CE373A-0 •Intel
1.0GHzULVCeleronM373processor
• Mobile Intel 915GM chipset None 0° C to 60° C
CE915GME CE738B-0 •Intel
1.4GHz LV Pentium M 738 processor
• Mobile Intel 915GME chipset None 0° C to 60° C
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