rtd VID31460ER User manual

RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.
AS9100 and ISO 9001 Certified
VID31460ER/VID31760ER
VID34460ER/VID34760ER
PCI Express Video Controller
User’s Manual
BDM-610020109 Rev. C

RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc.
103 Innovation Boulevard
State College, PA 16803 USA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.rtd.com
[email protected]
[email protected]

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Revision History
Rev A Initial Release
Rev B Added thermal management section.
Added information about DP++
Added VID31760ER
Rev C Added VID34460ER and VID34760ER
Added IDAN Picture and connector dimension
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Failure to follow the instructions found in this manual may result in damage to the product described in this manual, or other components of the system. The procedure set forth in this manual shall only be performed
by persons qualified to service electronic equipment. Contents and specifications within this manual are given without warranty, and are subject to change without notice. RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. shall not
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Table of Contents
1Introduction 6
Product Overview........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Board Features ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Ordering Information................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Contact Information .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4.1 Sales Support 7
1.4.2 Technical Support 7
2Specifications 8
Operating Conditions .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
3Board Connection 9
Board Handling Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Physical Characteristics.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2.1 Thermal Management 10
Connectors and Jumpers.......................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.3.1 External I/O Connectors 11
CN3: VGA Connector 11
CN4: Fan Header 11
CN5, CN6, CN7 & CN8: DisplayPort Connector 12
3.3.2 Bus Connectors 12
CN1 (Top) & CN2 (Bottom): PCIe Connector 12
3.3.3 Jumpers 12
Steps for Installing .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4IDAN Connections 14
Module Handling Precautions................................................................................................................................................... 14
Physical Characteristics............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Connectors................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.3.1 External I/O Connectors 15
VGA Connector 15
DisplayPort Connector 15
4.3.2 Bus Connectors 15
CN1 (Top) & CN2 (Bottom): PCIe Connector 15
Steps for Installing .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5Functional Description 17
Block Diagram........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
AMD GPU Controller ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
5.2.1 Multiple Displays 17
6Software 18
Drivers....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
BIOS Settings for RTD’s CMA22/CMX32................................................................................................................................. 18
7Troubleshooting 19
8Additional Information 20
PC/104 Specifications............................................................................................................................................................... 20
PCI and PCI Express Specification .......................................................................................................................................... 20
9Limited Warranty 21

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Board Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2: Board with Heatsink................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Figure 3: Board Connections .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 4: Example 104™Stack............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 5: IDAN Dimensions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 6: Example IDAN System ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 7: VID31x60 Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Table of Tables
Table 1: Ordering Options ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Table 2: Operating Conditions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Table 3: Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Table 4: CN3 VGA Connector ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Table 5: CN4 Fan Header...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Table 6: IDAN-VID31x60 15-Pin High Density "D" Connector ............................................................................................................................... 15

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1Introduction
Product Overview
The VID31460 is a PCIe/104 video controller that uses the AMD E6460 GPU. The VID31760 is a PCIe/104 video controller that uses the AMD
E6760 GPU. This powerful video controller offers 5 video outputs. By supporting DisplayPort++, the video outputs can interface with almost any
standard monitor (analog or digital). The VID31x60 provides an excellent power to performance ratio with the use of the AMD PowerPlay
technology. By utilizing the PCIe x16 link the VID31x60 ensures maximum performance with the CPU.
The VID34460 and VID34760 utilizing the PCIe x4 to provide external GPU support to CPUs that only support PCIe x4.
Board Features
PC/104 form factor
PCIe/104 stackable bus structure
AMD E6460 GPU
oEntry-level desktop graphics, multimedia and computing capabilities
o160 shader processors
o64-bit memory interface with 512MB GDDR5
oUp to 4 simultaneous displays with AMD Eyefinity technology
AMD E6760 GPU
o460 shader processors
o128-bit memory interface with 1GB GDDR5
oUp to 5 simultaneous displays with AMD Eyefinity technology
Both processors feature
oMicrosoft® DirectX® 11 support
oThird generation unified video decoder
oSupport for H.264 VC-1, MPEG-2/4 decode
oDual HD decode, Blu-ray & stereo 3D
oAMD Accelerated Parallel Processing (APP) technology
Versatile Video Output
oAnalog and Digital
oDisplayPort++ enables support for any common video outputs standards
Analog VGA
DisplayPort
DVI
HDMI
Utilizes the PCIe X16 Link below the CPU(VID31460/VID31760)
Utilizes the PCIe X4 Link(VID34460/VID34760)
Ordering Information
The VID31x60 is available with the following options:
Table 1: Ordering Options
Part Number
Description
VID31460ER
PCIe/104 x16 Video Controller with AMD E6460
VID34460ER
PCIe/104 x4 Video Controller with AMD E6460
VID31760ER
PCIe/104 x16 Video Controller with AMD E6760
VID34760ER
PCIe/104 x4 Video Controller with AMD E6760
IDAN-VID31460ER
PCIe/104 x16 Video Controller with AMD E6460 in IDAN enclosure
IDAN-VID34460ER
PCIe/104 x4 Video Controller with AMD E6460 in IDAN enclosure
IDAN-VID31760ER
PCIe/104 x16 Video Controller with AMD E6760 in IDAN enclosure
IDAN-VID34760ER
PCIe/104 x4 Video Controller with AMD E6760 in IDAN enclosure

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The Intelligent Data Acquisition Node (IDAN™) building block can be used in just about any combination with other IDAN building blocks to
create a simple but rugged 104™ stack. This module can also be incorporated in a custom-built RTD HiDAN™ or HiDANplus High Reliability
Intelligent Data Acquisition Node. Contact RTD sales for more information on our high reliability systems.
Contact Information
1.4.1 SALES SUPPORT
For sales inquiries, you can contact RTD Embedded Technologies sales via the following methods:
Phone: [phone] Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (EST).
E-Mail: [email protected]
1.4.2 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you are having problems with you system, please try the steps in the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
For help with this product, or any other product made by RTD, you can contact RTD Embedded Technologies technical support via the
following methods:
Phone: [phone] Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (EST).
E-Mail: [email protected]

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2Specifications
Operating Conditions
Table 2: Operating Conditions
Symbol
Parameter
Test Condition
Min
Max
Unit
Vcc5
5V Supply Voltage
4.75
5.25
V
Vcc3
3.3V Supply Voltage
n/a
n/a
V
Vcc12
12V Supply Voltage
10.8
13.2
V
Ta
Operating Temperature
-40
+70
C
Ts
Storage Temperature
-55
+125
C
RH
Relative Humidity
Non-Condensing
0
90%
%
MTBF
Mean Time Before Failure
Telcordia Issue 2
30°C, Ground benign, controlled
894,286
Hours
Electrical Characteristics
Table 3: Electrical Characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
Test Condition
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
P
5V Power Consumption
VID31460
Vcc5 = 5.0V, Vcc12 = 12.0V
1 Display with 3D screen saver
3
W
12V Power Consumption
5
W
Total Power Consumption
8
W
Icc5
5V Input Supply Current
VID31460, Active
0.6
A
Icc12
12V Input Supply Current
VID31460, Active
0.416
A
P
5V Power Consumption
VID31760
Vcc5 = 5.0V, Vcc12 = 12.0V
1 Display with 3D screen saver
3
W
12V Power Consumption
9.5
W
Total Power Consumption
12.4
W
Icc5
5V Input Supply Current
VID31760, Active
0.6
A
Icc12
12V Input Supply Current
VID31760, Active
0.79
A
PCIe Bus
Differential Output Voltage
0.8
1.2
V
DC Differential TX Impedance
80
120
Ω
Differential Input Voltage
0.175
1.2
V
DC Differential RX Impedance
80
120
Ω
Electrical Idle Detect Threshold
65
175
mV
VGA Port
Output Voltage High
HSYNC,VSYNC
IOH= -8.0mA
3.8
5.0
V
Output Voltage Low
HSYNC,VSYNC
IOL= 8.0mA
0.0
0.44
V
Output Voltage High
DDCCLK,DDCDATA
IOH= -4.0mA
4.75
5.0
V
Output Voltage Low
DDCCLK,DDCDATA
IOL= 8.0mA
0.0
0.3
V
5V Overcurrent Limit
690
mA
DisplayPort
Differential Output Voltage
0.34
0.92
V
AUX Differential Output Voltage
525
621
mV
AUX Common-Mode Voltage
550
620
mV
3.3V Overcurrent Limit
690
mA
Supports DisplayPort V1.2
CN5,CN6,CN8
Supports DisplayPort V1.1
CN7

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3Board Connection
Board Handling Precautions
To prevent damage due to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), keep your board in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install it into your system.
When removing it from the bag, hold the board at the edges, and do not touch the components or connectors. Handle the board in an antistatic
environment, and use a grounded workbench for testing and handling of your hardware.
Physical Characteristics
Weight: Approximately 0.14 Kg (0.30 lbs.) with heat sink
Dimensions: 90.17 mm L x 95.89 mm W (3.550 in L x 3.775 in W)
22mm PCIe Bus connector
Figure 1: Board Dimensions

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3.2.1 THERMAL MANAGEMENT
The VID31x60ER/ VID34x60ER are provided with an active heat sink solution to provide thermal cooling for the GPU. It uses auto
fan control to the heat sink fan, allowing the fan to only run when needed. The GPU uses internal thermal monitoring to throttle the
processor and memory when it exceeds its thermal limit. This thermal limit cannot be modified.
In order to maintain maximum performance over the full temperature range, it is recommended that a PCIe spacer be used between
the VID31x60ER/VID34x60ER and any board immediately above it.
Figure 2: Board with Heatsink

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Connectors and Jumpers
Figure 3: Board Connections
3.3.1 EXTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS
CN3: VGA Connector
The VGA Connector is a 2 x 4, 0.1” spacing right-angle connector. The pin assignments are shown in Table 4 below.
Table 4: CN3 VGA Connector
HSYNC
2
1
VSYNC
RED
4
3
DDCCLK
GREEN
6
5
DDCDATA
BLUE
8
7
+5V
GND
10
9
GND
CN4: Fan Header
The Fan header is a 1 x 3, 2mm spacing vertical connector. The pin assignments are shown in Table 5 below.
Table 5: CN4 Fan Header
1
+5V_ PWM
2
GND
3
N/C
CN1 & CN2: PCIe Connector
CN6: Display Port
CN5: Display Port
CN3: VGA
CN4: Fan Header
CN7: Display Port
CN8: Display Port

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CN5, CN6, CN7 & CN8: DisplayPort Connector
The DisplayPort connector uses a standard DisplayPort Male Receptacle, P/N: Molex 47272-0001.
Using off the shelve adaptors these connectors can support Analog VGA, DVI, and HDMI.
3.3.2 BUS CONNECTORS
CN1 (Top) & CN2 (Bottom): PCIe Connector
The PCIe connector is the connection to the system CPU. The position and pin assignments are compliant with the PCI/104-Express
Specification. (See PC/104 Specifications on page 20)
The VID31x60 has Type 1 PCIe/104 connector. The VID31x60 use the x16 link and must be located below the CPU.
3.3.3 JUMPERS
JP2 is for Factory Use only

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Steps for Installing
1. Always work at an ESD protected workstation, and wear a grounded wrist-strap.
2. Turn off power to the PC/104 system or stack.
3. Select and install stand-offs to properly position the module on the stack.
4. Remove the module from its anti-static bag.
5. Check that pins of the bus connector are properly positioned.
6. Check the stacking order; make sure all of the busses used by the peripheral cards are connected to the cpuModule.
7. Hold the module by its edges and orient it so the bus connector pins line up with the matching connector on the stack.
8. Gently and evenly press the module onto the PC/104 stack.
9. If any boards are to be stacked above this module, install them.
10. Attach any necessary cables to the PC/104 stack.
11. Re-connect the power cord and apply power to the stack.
12. Boot the system and verify that all of the hardware is working properly.
NOTE: In Order to maintain maximum performance over the full temperature
range, it is recommended that a PCIe spacer be used between the
VID31x60 and any board immediately above it.
Figure 4: Example 104™Stack

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4IDAN Connections
Module Handling Precautions
To prevent damage due to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), keep your module in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install it into your system.
When removing it from the bag, hold the module by the aluminum enclosure, and do not touch the components or connectors. Handle the
module in an antistatic environment, and use a grounded workbench for testing and handling of your hardware.
Physical Characteristics
Weight: Approximately 0.21 Kg (0.46 lbs.)
Dimensions: 152 mm L x 130 mm W x 24 mm H (5.98 in L x 5.12 in W x 0.93 in H)
Figure 5: IDAN Dimensions

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Connectors
4.3.1 EXTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS
VGA Connector
Connector Part #: AMP 5747229-8
Sample Mating Connector: AMP 747531-8
Table 6: IDAN-VID31x60 15-Pin High Density "D" Connector
IDAN Pin#
Signal
VID31x60 CN3 Pin #
1
Red
4
2
Green
6
3
Blue
8
4
Reserved
-
5
GND
9
6
GND
9
7
GND
9
8
GND
10
9
+5V
7
10
GND
10
11
Reserved
-
12
DDCDATA
5
13
HSYNC
2
14
VSYNC
1
15
DDCCLK
3
DisplayPort Connector
The DisplayPort connector uses a standard DisplayPort Male Receptacle, P/N: Molex 47272-0001.
4.3.2 BUS CONNECTORS
CN1 (Top) & CN2 (Bottom): PCIe Connector
The PCIe connector is the connection to the system CPU. The position and pin assignments are compliant with the PCI/104-Express
Specification. (See PC/104 Specifications on page 20)
The VID31x60 has Type 1 PCIe/104 connector. The VID31x60 use the x16 link and must be located below the CPU.

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Steps for Installing
1. Always work at an ESD protected workstation, and wear a grounded wrist-strap.
2. Turn off power to the IDAN system.
3. Remove the module from its anti-static bag.
4. Check that pins of the bus connector are properly positioned.
5. Check the stacking order; make sure all of the busses used by the peripheral cards are connected to the cpuModule.
6. Hold the module by its edges and orient it so the bus connector pins line up with the matching connector on the stack.
7. Gently and evenly press the module onto the IDAN system.
8. If any boards are to be stacked above this module, install them.
9. Finish assembling the IDAN stack by installing screws of an appropriate length.
10. Attach any necessary cables to the IDAN system.
11. Re-connect the power cord and apply power to the stack.
12. Boot the system and verify that all of the hardware is working properly.
Figure 6: Example IDAN System

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5Functional Description
Block Diagram
The Figure below shows the functional block diagram of the VID31x60/VID34x60. The various parts of the block diagram are discussed in the
following sections.
Figure 7: VID31x60 Block Diagram
AMD GPU Controller
The VID31460/VID34460 features the AMD E6460 GPU controller. This controller features up to 4 displays, 160 shader processors and 512MB
GDDR5 memory. It’s unified video decoder and integrated HD-Audio codec allows for superior multimedia experience. The AMD E6460 also
features a PCIe x16 link that utilizes the Type 1 PCIe connector to maximum its performance with the CPU. The VID34460 use the Type 2
PCIe connector to allow commutation with CPUs with only PCIe x4 link.
The VID31760 features the AMD E6760 GPU controller. This controller features up to 5 displays, 460 shader processors and 1GB GDDR5
memory. It’s unified video decoder and integrated HD-Audio codec allows for superior multimedia experience. The AMD E6760 also features a
PCIe x16 link that utilizes the Type 1 PCIe connector to maximum its performance with the CPU. The VID34760 use the Type 2 PCIe
connector to allow commutation with CPUs with only PCIe x4 link
5.2.1 MULTIPLE DISPLAYS
The AMD E6460 supports up to 4 displays. The VID31460/VID34460 provides 4 DisplayPorts and one VGA connector to utilize this capability
of the E6460. When connecting to these connectors the 4 DisplayPorts will take priority over the VGA connector.
NOTE: When 4 DisplayPorts are connected no video will be displayed on the
VGA connector
The AMD E6760 supports up to 5 displays. The VID31760/VID34760 provides 4 DisplayPorts and one VGA connector to utilize this capability
of the E6460. All displays may be used simultaneously.
PCIe x16
or
PCIe x4
PCIe Bus
AMD
E6x60
Controller
DisplayPort
DisplayPort
DisplayPort
DisplayPort
VGA Connector

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6Software
Drivers
VID31x60//VID34x60 uses the standard AMD Embedded Radeon E6460/E6760 drivers. Drivers can be found on the RTD companion CD or at
RTD’s website, http://www.rtd.com. For the latest AMD drivers, refer to AMD’s website, http://www.amd.com.
BIOS Settings for RTD’s CMA22/CMX32
When using the VID31x60 with RTD’s CMA22/CMX32, the follow BIOS settings need changed for the module to function properly.
1. Advanced/Video Configuration/Graphic Adapter Priority should be set to either ‘PEG/IGD’ or ‘PEG/PCI’.
2. Under Advanced/Video Configuration/Internal Graphics Mode Select needs set to ‘Disabled’.
3. Under Advanced/PCI Express Configuration/x16 Links Operational Mode needs set to ‘Enable x16 Always’.
NOTE: When using the VID31x60, the CPU internal graphics control may
have to be disabled for the VID31x60 to work properly.

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7Troubleshooting
If you are having problems with your system, please try the following initial steps:
Simplify the System –Remove modules one at a time from your system to see if there is a specific module that is causing a
problem. Perform you troubleshooting with the least number of modules in the system possible.
Swap Components –Try replacing parts in the system one at a time with similar parts to determine if a part is faulty or if a type of
part is configured incorrectly.
If problems persist, or you have questions about configuring this product, contact RTD Embedded Technologies via the following methods:
Phone: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Be sure to check the RTD web site (http://www.rtd.com) frequently for product updates, including newer versions of the board manual and
application software.

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8Additional Information
PC/104 Specifications
A copy of the latest PC/104 specifications can be found on the webpage for the PC/104 Embedded Consortium:
www.pc104.org
PCI and PCI Express Specification
A copy of the latest PCI and PCI Express specifications can be found on the webpage for the PCI Special Interest Group:
www.pcisig.com