VersaLogic EPM-14 Cougar User manual

Reference
Manual
DOC. REV. 8/23/2010
EPM-14
(Cougar)
AMD LX 800 Based SBC with
Ethernet, Video, and
PC/104-Plus Interface

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Product Release Notes
Rev 3 Release
Charlie release.
Implemented several manufacturability improvements.
See the EPM-14 support page for a list of BIOS and PLD changes.
Rev 2 Release
Beta release.
Rev 1 Release
Pre-production only. No customer shipments.
Support Page
The EPM-14 support page, at http://www.versalogic.com/private/cougarsupport.asp, contains additional
information and resources for this product including:
Reference Manual (PDF format)
Operating system information and software drivers
Data sheets and manufacturers’ links for chips used in this product
BIOS information and upgrades
Utility routines and benchmark software
This is a private page for EPM-14 users that can be accessed only be entering this address directly. It
cannot be reached from the VersaLogic homepage.

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Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................................1
Description.......................................................................................................................... 1
Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................... 2
EPM-14 Block Diagram ..................................................................................................... 3
RoHS-Compliance .............................................................................................................. 4
About RoHS........................................................................................................... 4
Warnings............................................................................................................................. 4
Electrostatic Discharge .......................................................................................... 4
Lithium Battery...................................................................................................... 4
Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Devices ..................................................... 5
Technical Support ............................................................................................................... 6
Repair Service........................................................................................................ 6
Configuration and Setup ................................................................................................7
Initial Configuration ........................................................................................................... 7
Basic Setup ......................................................................................................................... 7
CMOS Setup ..................................................................................................................... 10
Operating System Installation........................................................................................... 11
Physical Details.............................................................................................................12
Dimensions and Mounting................................................................................................ 12
Hardware Assembly............................................................................................. 14
Stack Arrangement Example ............................................................................... 14
External Connectors.......................................................................................................... 15
EPM-14 Connectors............................................................................................. 15
EPM-14 Connector Functions and Interface Cables............................................ 17
CBR-5011 Connectors......................................................................................... 18
CBR-5011 Connector Functions.......................................................................... 18
Jumper Blocks...................................................................................................................19
Jumpers As-Shipped Configuration..................................................................... 19
Jumper Summary ................................................................................................. 20
System Features ...........................................................................................................21
Power Supply....................................................................................................................21
Power Connectors................................................................................................ 21
Power Requirements ............................................................................................ 22
Lithium Battery.................................................................................................... 22
CPU................................................................................................................................... 22
System RAM..................................................................................................................... 22
CMOS RAM ..................................................................................................................... 23
Clearing CMOS RAM ......................................................................................... 23
CMOS Setup Defaults ...................................................................................................... 23
Default CMOS RAM Setup Values..................................................................... 23
Saving CMOS Setup Parameters as Custom Defaults ......................................... 23

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Real Time Clock ............................................................................................................... 24
Setting the Clock.................................................................................................. 24
Interfaces and Connectors...........................................................................................25
Utility I/O Connector J7 ................................................................................................... 25
IDE.................................................................................................................................... 26
Serial Ports........................................................................................................................ 27
COM Port Configuration ..................................................................................... 27
Serial Port Connectors ......................................................................................... 27
COM3 RS-422/485 Line Driver Control ............................................................. 28
USB................................................................................................................................... 29
CompactFlash ................................................................................................................... 30
Programmable LED .......................................................................................................... 31
External Speaker ............................................................................................................... 31
Push-Button Reset............................................................................................................. 31
Video Interface .................................................................................................................32
Configuration....................................................................................................... 32
Video BIOS Selection.......................................................................................... 32
SVGA Output Connector..................................................................................... 32
LVDS Flat Panel Display Connector................................................................... 33
Compatible LVDS Panel Displays....................................................................... 34
Console Redirection............................................................................................. 34
Ethernet Interface..............................................................................................................35
BIOS Configuration............................................................................................. 35
Status LED........................................................................................................... 35
Ethernet Connector .............................................................................................. 35
CPU Temperature Monitor ............................................................................................... 36
PC/104 Expansion Bus ..................................................................................................... 36
PC/104 I/O Support ............................................................................................. 36
PC/104 Memory Support..................................................................................... 36
IRQ Support......................................................................................................... 36
DMA Support ...................................................................................................... 36
System Resources and Maps.......................................................................................37
Memory Map .................................................................................................................... 37
I/O Map............................................................................................................................. 37
Interrupt Configuration ..................................................................................................... 38
Special Registers ..........................................................................................................39
Special Control Register ................................................................................................... 39
PLD Revision and Type Register ..................................................................................... 39
Jumper and Status Register............................................................................................... 40
Appendix A – References.............................................................................................41