Unicorn Computer ENDAT-4601 User manual

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ENDAT-4601
User’s Manual
For ENDAT-4601 PCB ver. A3 or later
Jun.25.2014
Document version: Preliminary edition

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Installation Notice
The manufacturer recommends using a grounded plug to ensure proper
motherboard operation. Care should be used in proper conjunction with a
grounded power receptacle to avoid possible electrical shock. All integrated circuits
on this motherboard are sensitive to static electricity. To avoid damaging
components from electrostatic discharge, please do not remove the board from the
anti-static packing before discharging any static electricity to your body, by wearing
a wrist-grounding strap. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage to the
motherboard due to improper operation.

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Specification:
Model ENDAT-4601
System Chipset Intel® ICH8-M
CPU Supporting Intel ATOM™ N455(Single Core, 1.6GHz, 6.5Watt)
Intel ATOM™ D525(Dual Core, 1.8GHz, 13Watt)
Memory ATOM™ N455:
1 x 204-pin SO-DIMM up to 2GB DDR3-667
ATOM™ D525:
1 x 204-pin SO-DIMM up to 4GB DDR3-667/800
Ethernet GbE LAN: Intel® 82567V
VGA Intel® GMA3150 DX9 GFX core integrated in CPU,
DVMT4.0 share system memory
Serial/LPT 1 x LPT Port + 4 x Serial Ports with +5V & +12V Power Selector
RS 422 / 485 Optional feature (via COM1 & COM2)
SATA 3 x SATAII 300MB/s connectors with AHCI support
USB USB 2.0 x 8 (2 external + 6 internal)
Expansion 1 x PICMG 1.0 compliant PCI slot support up to 2 PCI expansions
Watch Dog Timer On-chip supports 1 to 255 seconds / minutes
2 x USB(2.0) Connector
1 x RJ-45 Connector
3 x D-sub Connector for COM1, COM2, COM3
Back Panel I/O
1 x VGA D-SUB Connector
VGA / COM4 Box Header
6 ports USB 2.0 Pin Header
I/O Onboard 1 Digital I/O Port Pin Header support 4 In and 4 Out I/O
Power Supply ATX Power Supply
Form Factor MINI-ITX (170mm x 170mm) with 6 Layers PCB

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................5
1-1. FEATURES..............................................................................................6
1-2. UNPACKING............................................................................................7
1-3. ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS ...................................7
1-4. MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT......................................................................8
CHAPTER 2. SETTING UP THE MOTHERBOARD.......................9
2-1. JUMPERS AND CONNECTORS..............................................................9
2-2. INSTALLING MEMORY..........................................................................13
2-3. SHARED VGA MEMORY.......................................................................13
2-4. WATCH DOG TIMER..............................................................................14
2-5 Digital I/O ………………………………………………………………………..16
CHAPTER 3. AWARD BIOS SETUP ............................................18
3-1. STANDARD COMS FEATURES.............................................................19
3-2. ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES...............................................................20
3-3. ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES........................................................21
3-4. INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS...............................................................21
3-5. POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP...........................................................23
3-6. PnP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS.................................................................24
3-7. PC HEALTH STATUS.............................................................................25
3-8. FREQUENCY/VOLTAGE CONTROL .....................................................25
CHAPTER 4. VGA, SDVO AND DRIVERS...................................26
4-1. VGA FEATURE.......................................................................................27
4-2. DRIVER UTILITY INSTALLATION GUIDE..............................................27
APPENDIX A: FLASH MEMORY UTILITY...................................28
APPENDIX B: LIMITED WARRANTY............................................... 29

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Chapter 1. Introduction
In order to cope with the challenges of the system performance issues and demand
of much more visually embedded system in diverse application, ENDAT-4601
system board provides the ultimate solution with Intel® ATOM N455 / D525
Processors (667/800 MHz FSB). This package offers a high performance Intel®
CPU with optimal power efficiency on the embedded market.
ENDAT-4601 supports single channel DDR3 667/800 MHz memory. The maximal
capacity is up to 2GB (N455) or 4GB (D525).
ENDAT-4601 integrated Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
(GMA3150) which supports Microsoft DirectX 9 and MPEG-2 decoder for higher
visual application.
ENDAT-4601 provides one PCI slot to support one standard PCI interface.
The ideal solutions of ENDAT-4601
-POS system
-KIOSK
-Vehicle system
-Interactive system
-Industrial controller
-Gaming system
-Medical system
-Embedded system equipment

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1-1. Features
Basic Feature:
Intel® Atom™ N455 / D525 processor.
Single channel DDR3 SO-DIMM socket supports 667/800 MHz up
to 4 GB.
One PCI Express interface Gigabit Ethernet chip on-board.
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 (GMA3150).
PCI slot support.
Four fully functional serial ports.
Support ATX power supply.
Software Support
Drivers for major embedded operating systems: Linux, Windows7,
Windows XP, Windows XP embedded.
Ordering information:
Standard edition:
ENDAT-4601-N4: Atom™ N455
ENDAT-4601-D5: Atom™ D525

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1-2. Unpacking
The motherboard comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. In
addition to the User's Manual, the motherboard package includes the following items:
 ENDAT-4601 System Board
 One SATA HDD Cable
 LCD cable (Optional)
 CD with Driver utilities for on-board chipsets, VGA and LAN adapter
If any of these items is missing or damage, please contact the dealer whom you purchase
the motherboard from. Save the shipping material and carton in the event that you want to
ship or store the board in the future.
Note: Leave the motherboard in its original package until you are ready to install it!
1-3. Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Make sure you properly ground yourself before handling the motherboard, or other system
components. Electrostatic discharge can easily damage the components. Note: You must
take special precaution when handling the motherboard in dry or air-conditioned
environments.

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1-4.MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT.

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Chapter 2. Setting up the Motherboard
2-1. Connectors / Headers and Jumpers
Connectors Overview:
Function Connectors
Cooling Fan Connector FAN1, FAN2
ATX Power Supply Connector ATXPWR
USB Port CN12
LAN Port CN12
SATA Connector SATA1, SATA2, SATA3
DDR3 RAM Socket DIMM2
CRT Output Connector CN6
COM1 Connector CN3
COM2 & COM3 Connector CN7
Printer Port Connector CN5
PCI Slot PCI1
Battery Socket BAT1
Box Headers, Pin Headers Overview:
Function Connectors
PS/2 Mouse/KB Pin Header J3
COM4 BOX Header CN10
External PS/2 Device Header JKBMS1
USB Port Header J6, J7, J10
VGA Box Header VGA1
SM BUS Pin Header SMB1
Digital I/O Pin Header J4

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Jumpers Overview:
Function Connectors
Clear CMOS JBAT1
PS2 Standby Power Selector (+5V or +5Vsb) JP1
COM1/2/3/4 Voltage Selector JP4, JP11
RS232 / 485 Selector for COM1 JP3, JP5
RS232 / 485 Selector for COM2 JP7, JP8
Header for Case Panel JP13
HDD LED JP13: Pin 1(-), Pin 2(+)
External Speaker JP13: Pin 3(-), Pin 6(+)
Buzzer On/Off JP13: Pin 4, Pin 5
Hardware Reset Switch JP13: Pin 7, Pin 8
ATX Power Supply On/Off Switch JP13: Pin 9, Pin 10
Power LED JP13: Pin 11(-), Pin 12(+)
WDT Function Enable/Disable JP13: Pin 13, Pin 14
Part 1: Onboard Jumpers
JBAT1: CMOS Data Clear (1x3 with 2.0mm)
Pin 2-3 * Normal
Pin 1-2 Close for clear CMOS
JP1: PS2 Standby Power Select (1x3 with 2.0mm)
Voltage +5V * +5VSUS
JP1 1-2 2-3
JP4, JP11: COM Port Voltage Selector (2x6 with 2.0mm)
Voltage +12V(DC) R.I. * +5V(DC)
JP4 (COM1) 1-2 3-4 5-6
JP4 (COM2) 7-8 9-10 11-12
JP11 (COM3) 1-2 3-4 5-6
JP11 (COM4) 7-8 9-10 11-12
JP3, JP5, JP7, JP8: RS232 / 422 / 485 Selectors for COM1 & COM2 (2.0mm)
TYPE JP3(COM1), JP7(COM2) JP5(COM1), JP8(COM2)
RS-232 * 1-2, 4-5, 7-8, 10-11 1-2
RS-422 2-3, 5-6, 8-9, 11-12 3-4
RS-485 2-3, 5-6, 8-9, 11-12 5-6

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SATA3P: SATA port3 pin7 Power/GND select (1x3 with 2.0mm)
GND* +5V
SATA1 1-2 2-3
Part 2: Onboard Connectors and Headers
J3: PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Header (2x5 with 2.54mm)
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 KB Data 2 MS Data
3 KEY 4 KEY
5 GND 6 GND
7 +5V(DC) 8 +5V(DC)
9 KB_CLK 10 MS_CLK
JKBMS1: External PS/2 Device Header (2x7 with 2.0mm)
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 MS Data Out 2 KB Data Out
3 MS Data In 4 KB Data In
5 MS CLK Out 6 KB CLK Out
7 MS CLK In 8 KB CLK In
9 KEY 10 KEY
11 +5V(DC) 12 +5V(DC)
13 GND 14 GND
J6 (2/3), J7 (4/5), J10 (6/7): Pin Header for USB ports (2x5 with 2.54mm)
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 USB_VCC 2 USB_VCC
3 USBD2/4/6- 4 USBD3/5/7-
5 USBD2/4/6+ 6 USBD3/5/7+
7 USB_GND 8 USB_GND
9 KEY 10 USB_GND

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VGA1: CRT Box Header Connector (2x8 with 2.0mm)
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 RED 9 N.C.
2 GREEN 10 GND
3 BLUE 11 N.C.
4 N.C. 12 DDC DAT
5 GND 13 H-Sync
6 GND 14 V-Sync
7 GND 15 DDC CLK
8 GND
CN3, CN7: D-SUB Type Connector for COM1~COM3 port (RS-232)
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RXD 7 RTS
3 TXD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 GND
D-SUB Type Connector for COM1 & COM2 port (RS-4224 Wire)
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 –TXD 6 NA
2 +RXD 7 NA
3 +TXD 8 NA
4 NA 9 –RXD
5 NA
D-SUB Type Connector for COM1 & COM2 port (RS-4852 Wire)
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 Data – 6 NA
2 NA 7 NA
3 Data + 8 NA
4 NA 9 NA
5 NA

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CN10: COM 4 Box Headers (2x5 with 2.54mm)
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RXD 7 RTS
3 TXD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 GND 10 N.C.
SMB1: SM BUS Header (1 x 5 with 2.54mm)
Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal
1 SMB_CLK 4 SMB_DATA
2 +3.3V 5 GND
3 IR_RX
FAN1, FAN2: Cooling Fan Connector
Pin No. Signal
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sensor Pin
ATXPWR: ATX Power connector
2-2. Installing Memory
The DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets of ENDAT-4601 support up to 2GB (N455) or 4GB (D525)
memory. The speed of DDR3 memory can be DDR3-667 or DDR3-800.
2-3. Shared VGA Memory
The ENDAT-4601 built-in Intel® GMA3150 graphic engine with DVMT 4.0 up to 384MB of
system memory. The amount of video memory on motherboard determines the number of
colors and the video graphic resolution.

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2-4. Watch Dog Timer
Watch dog Timer (WDT) is designed to monitor and secure the system work
normally. WDT has an independent clock from the oscillator that can set time and
clear/refresh WDT counter function. When time is up, WDT send hardware RESET
signal to reset system.
Timeout Value Range
-1 to 255
-Second or Minute

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Sample code (using TurboC/C++ 3.0):
#include <stdio.h>
#include <dos.h>
#include <dir.h>
void show_ver();
void main()
{
unsigned int tt;
clrscr();
show_ver();
tt=0;
while((tt==0)||(tt>255))
{
printf("\n\nPlease key in how many seconds you want to reset system (1~255):");
scanf("%d",&tt);
}
outportb(0x2e,0x87); //Unlock register
outportb(0x2e,0x87); //Unlock register
outportb(0x2e,0x07); //set Logic Device number pointer
outportb(0x2f,0x08); //set Logic Device number
outportb(0x2e,0x30); //set WDTO active
outportb(0x2f,0x01); //set reg value active (bit0 =1 active,0 inactive )
outportb(0x2e,0xf5); //set WDTO Control Mode
outportb(0x2f,0x04); //set register value (bit3=1: minute. =0: second)
outportb(0x2e,0xf6); //set WDT Counter
outportb(0x2f,tt); //set time out value of WDT
}
void show_ver()
{
unsigned char tmp0;
printf("Designed by attila of UNICORN computer corp. \n2011/08/12 release
version:1.0a\n");
printf("This program is design for test Watch Dog Timer for ENADT-4601
(W83627UHG).\n");
}

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2-5. Digital I/O
J4 Pin define:
J4: DIGITAL I/O Pin Header (2 x 7 with 2.0mm)
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 +5V 2 +5V
3 DIO-O0 4 DIO-I0
5 DIO-O1 6 DIO-I1
7 GND 8 GND
9 DIO-O2 10 DIO-I2
11 DIO-O3 12 DIO-I3
13 +3.3V 14 +3.3V
Digital I/O port address:
This function is support by onboard super I/O chip; it can be control easily by
change the register of super I/O chip via I/O port “2Eh” and “2Fh”. Please see
the sample code of below for implement. Voltage tolerance: +/- 5% with 0V to
+5V.
Bit map for input:
bit No 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Map DIO-I3 DIO-I2 DIO-I1 DIO-I0 NA NA NA NA
Sample code for input (using Turbo C/C++ 3.0)
#define input_port 0x2f // Digital input data port
Unsigned char read_data;
outportb(0x2e,0x87); //Unlock register
outportb(0x2e,0x87); //Unlock register
outportb(0x2e,0x07); //set Logic Device number pointer
outportb(0x2f,0x08); //set Logic Device number
outportb(0x2e,0x30); //set Device Active
outportb(0x2f,0x03); // set Bit 1 =GPIO5 ; 0=Inactive / 1= Active Default: 01h
outportb(0x2e,0xE0); // set GPIO Output / Input Port
outportb(0x2f,0xF0); // 0=Output/ 1=Input
// Bit 0~3 DIO-O0~ DIO3 / Bit4~7 DIO-I0~DIO-I3.
outportb(0x2e,0xE1); //Read DIO-Input register.
// n=DIO-O0~DIOO3 / m=DIO-I0~DIO-I3.
//Bit7~Bit3 = DIO-O3~DIO-O0.
read_data=inportb(input_port); // Read digital input data
printf("DIO-Input=%02X\n",read_data); //Show digital input data on screen

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Bit map for output:
bit No 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Map NA NA NA NA DIO-O3 DIO-O2 DIO-O1 DIO-O0
Sample code for input (using Turbo C/C++ 3.0)
outportb(0x2e,0x87); //Unlock register
outportb(0x2e,0x87); //Unlock register
outportb(0x2e,0x07); //set Logic Device number pointer
outportb(0x2f,0x08); //set Logic Device number
outportb(0x2e,0x30); //set Device Active
outportb(0x2f,0x03); // set Bit 1 =GPIO5 ; 0=Inactive / 1= Active Default: 01h
outportb(0x2e,0xE0); // set GPIO Output / Input Port
outportb(0x2f,0xF0); // 0=Output/ 1=Input
// Bit 0~3 DIO-O0~ DIO3 / Bit4~7 DIO-I0~DIO-I3.
outportb(0x2e,0xE1); //Read DIO-Input register.
outportb(0x2f,0xnm); // n=DIO-O0~DIOO3 / m=DIO-I0~DIO-I3.
Bit7~Bit3 = DIO-O3~DIO-O0.

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Chapter 3. AWARD BIOS SETUP
Phoenix – Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
> Standard CMOS Features
> Advanced BIOS Features
> Advanced Chipset Features
> Integrated Peripherals
> Power Management Setup
> PnP/PCI Configurations
> PC Health Status
> Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Use the BIOS CMOS setup program to modify the system parameters to reflect the
environment installed in your system and to customize the system as desired.
Press the <DEL> key to enter into the BIOS CMOS setup program when you turn
on the power. Settings can be accessed via arrow keys. Press <Enter> to choose
an option to configure the system properly.
In the main menu, press F10 or “SAVE & EXIT SETUP” to save your changes and
reboot the system. Choose “EXIT WITHOUT SAVING” to ignore the changes and
exit the setup procedure. Pressing <ESC> at anywhere during the setup will return
to the main menu.
All of the above CMOS BIOS items require board knowledge on PC/AT system
architecture. Incorrect setup could cause system malfunctions.

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3-1. Standard CMOS Features
The Standard Setup is used for the basic hardware system configuration. The main
function is for Data/Time and Hard Disk Drive settings.
Video
Select the type of primary video subsystem.
<Choice: EGA / VGA, CGA40, CGA 80, MONO>
Halt On
Set the system’s response to specific boot errors.
<Choice: All Errors; No Errors; All, But Keyboard.>
IDE Channel 0~1 Primary Master/Slaver
Item Optimized defaults
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter
IDE Channel 0 (1) Master (Slave) Auto
Access Mode Auto
IDE HDD Auto-Detection
Press <Enter> to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this
channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by
using one of the three methods below:
IDE Channel Master/Slave
Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below:
Auto: Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST.
(Default)
None: If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to “None” so the system
will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system
startup.
Manual: Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when
the hard drive access mode is set to CHS.
Access Mode
Set the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA,
and Large.
Item Optimized defaults
Date (mm:dd:yy)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
> IDE Channel 0 Master Press Enter
> IDE Channel 0 Slave Press Enter
> IDE Channel 1 Master Press Enter
Video EGA/VGA
Halt On All , But Keyboard

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3-2. Advanced BIOS Features
This section allows you configuring your system for basic operation. You have the
opportunity to select the system’s default speed, boot-up priority, keyboard
operation and security.
APIC Mode
This item can enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system is able to
run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQs resources
for the system. Leave this field in its default setting.
MPS Version Control For OS
This item allows you selecting which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification)
version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version
that is supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use,
consult the vendor of your operating system.
Item Optimized defaults
> Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter
Virus Warning Disabled
Quick Power On Self Test Enabled
First Boot Device USB Device
Second Boot Device CDROM
Third Boot Device Hard Disk
Boot Other Device Enabled
Boot Up NumLock Status On
Typematic Rate Setting Disabled
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
Security Option Setup
APIC Mode Enabled
MPS Version Control For OS 1.4
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB Non-OS2