RadiSys ENDURA TP945GM User manual

PROCELERANT™
MINI-ITX MOTHERBOARD
QUICK START GUIDE
This document helps you to know:
TP945GM motherboard layout and key components
Installation, configuration, and operation procedures
ENDURA TP945GM
Product overview
The Procelerant™ Endura TP945GM mini-ITX motherboard
is a standard compact mini-ITX form factor based on the
Intel®Core™ Duo, Core 2 Duo and Celeron®M processors
and mobile Intel 945GM Express chipset. It supports
Microsoft® Windows®XP, Windows XP Embedded, Windows
Media®Center, Windows Vista®, Red Hat®Enterprise
Linux®, Novell®SUSE®Linux Professional and Knoppix®
Linux.
This guide provides information to quickly install, configure
and operate the TP945GM motherboard. Refer to the
Procelerant Endura TP945GM Mini-ITX Motherboard
Product Manual for detailed features, functionality and
specifications.
For further information, visit the motherboard product pages
on the RadiSys Web site, www.radisys.com, for access to
datasheets, product documentation, BIOS releases and
drivers.
Handling precautions
WARNING
This motherboard contains static-sensitive components and should
be handled with care. Failure to employ adequate anti-static
measures can cause partial or complete device failure, performance
degradation, or reduced operating life.
The battery must be replaced with the correct type of lithium cell
battery (type CR2032), otherwise there is a risk of damage to the
motherboard.
To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage upon handling this
product, it is strongly recommended that you wear a grounded
wrist strap or other static dissipating device. For further precautions
and ESD information, visit www.radisys.com/esd and
www.esda.org.
007-02156-0000 • December 2006
Copyright © 2006 by RadiSys Technology (Ireland) Ltd.. All rights reserved.
RadiSys is a registered trademark and Procelerant is a trademark of RadiSys Corporation. All other trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the
property of their respective owners.

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Important procedures to note
When installing this motherboard into a chassis or performing upgrades:
Always disconnect the power cord and plug before assembling or upgrading. Parts
on the motherboard can remain powered even when the power supply is switched
off unless the power cord is disconnected.
Route wiring away from sharp edges, heat sources and cooling fans.
Pay attention to the thermal requirements as stated in the sections that follow. This
motherboard requires suitable airflow to maintain an ambient temperature within
the operating range.
When installing expansion cards, pay attention to the maximum loads as stated.
Use UL-approved peripheral cards only.
Align the fansink fins for proper airflow
When installing the fansink onto the TP945GM motherboard, the fansink fins should
point to the rear I/O panel on the opposite side of the board, as shown in Figure 1. If
the fins are turned sideways, as shown in Figure 2, airflow will be restricted and the
system may not be adequately cooled.
Figure 1. Correct fansink installation
Fins are facing the right direction

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Product overview
Figure 2. Incorrect fansink installation
Fins are facing the wrong direction

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Choosing the chassis
When choosing a suitable chassis to accommodate the TP945GM motherboard, the
assembly height of the onboard components must be taken into account (Figure 3).
Figure 3. Key assembly component heights
The height of the fansink should also be considered (Figure 4). Be sure to allow a
10mm clearance above the fansink for adequate airflow.
Figure 4. Overall assembly height with fansink installed
Memory module
PCB PCMCIA socket
(build option)
33.50 35.52
10.40
1.59
Audio jack
CompactFlash socket
(build option)
RadiSys TP945GM fansink for PGA processor
Low profile fansink for BGA processor (example only)
31.75
49.05

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Identifying the components
Identifying the components
Figure 5. Motherboard layout: top view
1
4
5
6
29
24
27
26
25
7
8
9
10
11
16 17 18 19
20
21
22
2
3
23
12 13 14 15
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Item Description Item Description Item Description
1 IDE/CompactFlash
master/slave selection header
11 4-pin ATX 12V connector 21 BIOS operation mode header
2 Remote thermal sensor header 12 USB port 4 header (lower row pins) 22 GPIO header
3 LVDS backlight header 13 USB port 5 header (top row pins) 23 SATA headers
4 BIOS ROM 14 USB port 6 header (lower row pins) 24 Front panel I/O header
5 Mini PCI type IIIA socket 15 USB port 7 header (top row pins) 25 TPM 1.2 header
6 Slim 44-pin IDE connector 16 TV-Out header 26 IrDA header
7 LVDS data connector 17 RS-232 serial headers (COM3 and
COM4)
27 SMBus header
8 PCI Express x16 connector 18 24-pin ATX power connector 28 System fan 1 header
9 CPU fan header 19 Battery socket 29 System fan 2 header
10 PGA processor socket/BGA
processor
20 DDR2 DIMM slots

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Figure 6. Motherboard layout: bottom view
PCMCIA type II socket
(build option)
CPU heatsink
backer plate
CompactFlash Type I socket (build option)
National Semiconductor
LM96000 chipset
Note
The CompactFlash and PCMCIA sockets are optional, and may not be present on the
motherboard you ordered.

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Identifying the components
Figure 7. Motherboard layout: Rear I/O panel
Note
The secondary Ethernet port is optional, and may not be present on the motherboard
you ordered.
S/PDIF out port, RCA
RS-232 COM port 1, DE9M
USB port 1
PS/2
keyboard port
PS/2
mouse port
Audio jacks
Primary Gigabit
Ethernet port, RJ45
VGA port, DA15F
RS-232 COM port 2, DE9M
Secondary Gigabit
Ethernet port, RJ45 (build option)
USB port 2
USB port 3
USB port 4

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Installing the TP945GM motherboard
This guide explains how to install the components that are essential to making the
system operational, such as the processor, memory module, fansink and video devices.
For information about attaching additional peripheral devices, refer to the Procelerant
Endura TP945GM Mini-ITX Motherboard Product Manual.
Installing the processor
The TP945GM motherboard supports the following embedded Intel processors. Note
that the Core Duo LV L2400 and Celeron M ULV 423 processors are only available as
BGA processors.
Intel Core Duo T2500 2.0GHz
Intel Core Duo LV L2400 1.66GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 2.16GHz
Intel Celeron M 440 1.86GHz
Intel Celeron M ULV 423 1.06GHz
If a processor you are interested in is not mentioned in this list, refer to the Procelerant
Endura TP945GM Mini-ITX Motherboard Tested Processors List on the RadiSys Web
site for the latest information.
If you have ordered the TP945GM motherboard with a PGA processor socket, insert
the CPU onto the PGA processor socket. The location of this socket is in Figure 5,
“Motherboard layout: top view” on page 5.
Installing the memory
The TP945GM motherboard provides two DIMM memory sockets. It supports 240-pin
dual channel DDR2 667/533/400 MHz memory modules in 256MB, 512MB, 1GB
and 2GB sizes. At least one memory module must be installed to operate the system.
1. Check the way in which the memory module is keyed to the memory socket. Refer
to Figure 5, “Motherboard layout: top view” on page 5 for the location of the
memory module sockets.
2. Firmly press each memory module into the socket. The ejector tabs will snap into
place when it they are fully seated.
Tips
If you plan to install only one memory module, either socket can be used.
For dual channel memory support, install two memory modules of the same size and
frequency.
If a total of 4GB memory is installed, only 2.8 - 3.2GB will be available to software applications;
the remainder will be used by system resources.
To remove a memory module, open the ejector tabs on both sides of the memory socket and
remove the memory from the socket.

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Installing the TP945G M mo therboard
Installing the fansink
A fansink is required to prevent overheating and subsequent damage to the CPU.
1. Apply the appropriate thermal interface material onto the CPU.
2. Install the fansink as shown in Figure 8 — Figure 10.
Figure 8. FNSNK-TPSTD assembly option

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Figure 9. FNSNK-TPXT assembly option

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Figure 10. HTSNK-TP assembly option
3. If you are using an active fansink, attach the 4-pin fan connector on the fansink to
the motherboard’s CPU fan header (Figure 5, “Motherboard layout: top view” on
page 5, item 10).
Note
If you are using a fan with a 3-pin connector, refer to the Procelerant Endura TP945GM Mini-
ITX Motherboard Product Manual for pinouts.

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Connecting font panel devices
The following table gives the pinouts for the front panel I/O header. See Figure 5,
“Motherboard layout: top view” on page 5 for the location of this header.
Connecting video devices
The integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 video controller on the
TP945GM motherboard supports LVDS output at up to 1600 x 1200 32-bit color @
75Hz and RGB analog output at up to 2048 x 1536 32-bit color @ 75Hz. The
motherboard also supports:
PCI Express x16 graphics cards, or Endura Media Expansion Cards
Dual independent displays using any of VGA, LVDS, TV output and Media
Expansion Card interfaces
Composite, S-Video, and Component (YPbPr) TV output
HDTV with 1024 x 768 resolution for NTSL/PAL
Table 1. Front Panel I/O Header
Configuration PIN# Pin Name & Description
Hard disk LED 1 & 3 Pin 1: HDD_LED_Power, 5V power for hard disk LED
Pin 3: HDD_LED#, hard disk read/write activity LED
Front panel reset switch 5 & 7 Pin 5: Ground, ground for FP_RESET# pin
Pin 7: FP_RESET#, reset system input
Front panel power
button switch
6 & 8 Pin 6: FP_PWRBTN#, power button input
Pin 8: Ground, ground for FP_PWRBTN# pin
Front panel yellow LED 4 & 2 Pin 2: FP_YELLOW#, yellow LED lights when the system is at S3
(standby) or S4 (hibernate) status
Front panel yellow LED
(ALT)
19 & 15 Pin 15: FP_YELLOW#, yellow LED lights when the system is at S3 or
S4 status
Front panel green LED 2 & 4 Pin 4: FP_GREEN#, green LED lights when the system is at S0
(running) status
Front panel green LED
(ALT)
15 & 19 Pin 19: FP_GREEN#, green LED lights when the system is at S0
status
Front panel speaker 10 & 12/16 Pin 10: 5V, 5V power for speaker
Pin 12: FP_SPKR, speaker
Pin 16: FP_SPKR, speaker
Front panel intruder 18 & 20 Pin 18: FP_INTRUDER#, intruder input (case open)
Pin 20: Ground, ground for FP_INTRUDER# pin
1920
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Configuring BIOS settings
Connecting the power supply
The TP945GM motherboard requires either a soft-switched or hard-switched ATX
power supply to support high-performance PCI Express graphics cards, which can draw
up to 75W. Use a 24-pin connector for the power supply and an additional 4-pin ATX
12V connector for CPU power.
Refer to Figure 5, “Motherboard layout: top view” on page 5 for connector locations on
the motherboard.
1. Ensure that the AC power cord is disconnected.
2. Attach the 24-pin power supply connector to the 24-pin ATX power connector on
the motherboard.
3. Insert the 4-pin power supply into the 4-pin ATX 12V connector.
4. Connect the AC power cord.
Configuring BIOS settings
Most of BIOS configurations are handled by the BIOS setup utility, which stores
configuration settings in non-volatile flash memory.
It is a good idea to check the BIOS settings before installing the operating system to
make sure the default settings are appropriate for devices you have installed. To enter
the BIOS setup utility, press F2 during system boot. After installing the operating
system, you may also want to change the boot order in the BIOS, so that the hard disk
is checked first.
If problems are encountered during boot up, error messages may be displayed on the
monitor. You may also want to use a POST card to determine where the system
encountered problems.
For further information, refer to the Procelerant Endura TP945GM Mini-ITX
Motherboard Product Manual and BIOS setup utility screen help.
Note
Note
If your system does not need to support high-performance PCI-Express cards, a 20-pin power
supply can also be used. Insert the 20-pin power connector to the pin #1 end of the 24-pin ATX
power connector, which is marked with an asterisk (*) on the PCB board.

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Installing the operating system and drivers
The TP945GM has been tested with the following operating systems. Note that some
devices drivers may not yet be available.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, SP2
Windows XP Embedded, SP2
Windows Media Center 2005
Windows Vista
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 AS
Novell SUSE Linux Professional 10.0
Knoppix Linux 5.0.1
1. Install the operating system using a bootable CD-ROM. Follow the installation
instructions provided with the operating system.
2. Download the drivers for the required operating system from the RadiSys Web site.
These are available on the downloads page for the TP945GM motherboard. For
detailed instructions on installing each driver, refer to the Procelerant Endura
TP945GM Mini-ITX Motherboard Driver Installation Guide.
Connecting to your network
The TP945GM motherboard is available with single or dual Gigabit Ethernet ports
based on a Broadcom BCM5789 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller. Connect to
the network using the RJ45 connectors located on the rear I/O panel. Each RJ45
connector has integrated LEDs to indicate link status and link activity.
PXE Boot and Wake-On-LAN are also supported.
For further information
Be sure to check the RadiSys web site (www.radisys.com) for additional user
documentation, drivers, and other information related to this product.