VersaLogic VL-EBX-18 Quick user guide

Hardware
Reference
Manual
DOC. REV. 25 MAY 2016
Anaconda
(VL-EBX-18)
DMP Vortex86DX2 SoC-based
SBC with dual Ethernet, Video,
USB, SATA, Analog inputs,
Digital I/O, Counter/Timers,
Mini PCIe, microSD, SPX, and
PC/104-Plus Interface

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Product Release Notes
Release 1.0
16 September 2015
First production release
Release 1.1
18 September 2015
Minor formatting revisions
Release 1.2 13 May 2016
Added fan connector information. Refer to:
•Figure 5, page 12
•Table 2, page 13
•
Table 27 and Figure 18 on page 40
Release 1.3
25 May 2016
Updated board images to show fan connector
Support
The EBX-18 support page, at http://www.versalogic.com/private/anacondasupport.asp,
contains additional information and resources for this product including:
Reference Manuals (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
VersaAPI Version 1.2.x
This is a private page for EBX-18 users that can be accessed only be entering this address
directly. It cannot be reached from the VersaLogic homepage.
The VersaTech KnowledgeBase is an invaluable resource for resolving technical issues with
your VersaLogic product.
VersaTech KnowledgeBase

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Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................1
Description..........................................................................................................................1
Technical Specifications..................................................................................................... 2
EBX-18 Block Diagram...................................................................................................... 3
Related Documents.............................................................................................................3
RoHS-Compliance..............................................................................................................4
About RoHS...........................................................................................................4
Cautions..............................................................................................................................4
Electrostatic Discharge..........................................................................................4
Lithium Battery......................................................................................................4
Mounting Support..................................................................................................4
Earth Ground Requirement....................................................................................5
Technical Support...............................................................................................................6
Repair Service........................................................................................................6
Configuration and Setup...............................................................................................7
Initial Configuration ...........................................................................................................7
Basic Setup .........................................................................................................................7
BIOS Setup Program...........................................................................................................9
Operating System Installation.............................................................................................9
ACPI Version Setting............................................................................................9
Physical Details...........................................................................................................10
Dimensions and Mounting................................................................................................10
Hardware Assembly.............................................................................................11
External Connectors .........................................................................................................12
EBX-18 Connectors.............................................................................................12
EBX-18 Connector Functions and Interface Cables............................................13
Jumper Blocks ..................................................................................................................14
Jumpers As-Shipped Configuration.....................................................................14
Jumper Summary.................................................................................................15
System Features..........................................................................................................16
Power Delivery.................................................................................................................16
Power Connector .................................................................................................16
Expansion Current Limits....................................................................................17
Lithium Battery.................................................................................................................18
Battery Saver Jumper........................................................................................... 18
Operating The Board without a Battery ..............................................................19
CPU...................................................................................................................................20
System RAM.....................................................................................................................20
CMOS RAM.....................................................................................................................20
Clearing CMOS RAM.........................................................................................20
BIOS Setup Defaults.........................................................................................................21

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Real-time Clock................................................................................................................21
Setting the Clock..................................................................................................21
Interfaces and Connectors .........................................................................................22
Utility I/O Connectors ......................................................................................................22
J4 I/O Connector..................................................................................................23
J5 I/O Connector..................................................................................................24
J10 I/O Connector................................................................................................25
SATA................................................................................................................................25
PCIe Mini Card / mSATA................................................................................................26
mSATA Activity LED.........................................................................................27
Booting from a PCIe Minicard ............................................................................28
PCIe Mini Card LEDs .........................................................................................29
Serial Ports........................................................................................................................30
COM3/COM4 Hardware Configuration..............................................................30
COM3/COM4 Software Configuration...............................................................31
Serial Port Assignment........................................................................................32
Serial Port Connectors.........................................................................................32
USB...................................................................................................................................33
BIOS Configuration............................................................................................. 33
microSD Socket................................................................................................................33
Programmable LED..........................................................................................................34
External Speaker...............................................................................................................34
Push-Button Reset ............................................................................................................34
Video Interface .................................................................................................................34
Configuration.......................................................................................................34
SVGA Output Connector.....................................................................................35
LVDS Flat Panel Display Connector...................................................................35
Compatible LVDS Panel Displays ......................................................................36
Console Redirection ............................................................................................37
Ethernet Interface..............................................................................................................38
Controller Configuration .....................................................................................38
Ethernet Connectors ............................................................................................38
On-Board Ethernet Status LEDs..........................................................................38
Off-Board Ethernet Status LED Connector.........................................................39
Fan Connector...................................................................................................................40
DMA Controller................................................................................................................41
Vortex86DX2 SoC On-chip Temperature Sensor............................................................41
Watchdog Timers..............................................................................................................41
Industrial I/O Functions and SPI Interface .......................................................................41
Analog Input.....................................................................................................................42
External Connections...........................................................................................42
Initiating an Analog Conversion..........................................................................42
Digital I/O Interface..........................................................................................................43
External Connections...........................................................................................43
Digital I/O Port Configuration.............................................................................44
Interrupt Generation ............................................................................................44
SPX™ Expansion Bus......................................................................................................45
VersaLogic SPX Expansion Modules .................................................................45

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PC/104 Expansion Bus.....................................................................................................45
PC/104-Plus PCI Expansion Interface.................................................................46
System Resources and Maps.....................................................................................47
CBR-5009B and CBR-4004B Paddleboards...............................................................48
CBR-5009B Paddleboard .................................................................................................48
Dimensions and Mounting Holes ........................................................................ 48
CBR-5009B Connectors......................................................................................49
Serial Port Connectors.........................................................................................50
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse ..................................................................................51
J4 I/O Connector..................................................................................................52
CBR-4004B Paddleboard .................................................................................................53
Using the CBR-4004B with the EBX-18 Board’s J5 Connector.........................53
Using the CBR-4004B with the EBX-18 Board’s J10 Connector.......................54
Dimensions and Mounting Holes ........................................................................ 55
Appendix A – References............................................................................................56
Figures
Figure 1. EBX-18 Block Diagram ..................................................................................... 3
Figure 2. Attaching the EBX-18 to Earth Ground ............................................................. 5
Figure 3. EBX-18 Dimensions and Mounting Holes....................................................... 10
Figure 4. Standoff Locations............................................................................................ 11
Figure 5. EBX-18 Connectors.......................................................................................... 12
Figure 6. Jumper Block Locations................................................................................... 14
Figure 7. Location of Jumper V10 and J3 Power Connector........................................... 16
Figure 8. Location of the V13 Battery Saver Jumper ...................................................... 18
Figure 9. Location of the V14 No Battery Mode Jumper ................................................ 19
Figure 10. Location of the V9 Clear CMOS Jumper....................................................... 21
Figure 11. Location of Utility I/O Connectors J4/J5/J10................................................. 22
Figure 12. Location of the mSATA Activity LED........................................................... 28
Figure 13. Location of PCIe Mini Card LEDs................................................................. 29
Figure 14. COM3/COM4 Control and Termination Jumpers.......................................... 30
Figure 15. J6 VGA Connector Pin Configuration............................................................ 35
Figure 16. Wiring for a DB9 to DB9 RS-232 Adapter for Console Redirection............. 37
Figure 17. Location of Ethernet Status LEDs D3 and D8 and J12 Connector................. 39
Figure 18. Location and Pin Orientation of the J23 Fan Connector ................................ 40
Figure 19. J17 SPX Connector Pin Configuration........................................................... 45
Figure 20. CBR-5009B Dimensions and Mounting Holes .............................................. 48
Figure 21. CBR-5009B Connectors................................................................................. 49
Figure 22. CBR-4004B Signals When Mated with the EBX-18’s J5 Connector ............ 53
Figure 23. CBR-4004B Signals When Mated with the EBX-18’s J10 Connector .......... 54
Figure 24. CBR-4004B Paddleboard Dimensions and Mounting Holes ......................... 55

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Tables
Table 1: Technical Specifications for all EBX-18 Configurations..................................... 2
Table 2: Connector Functions and Interface Cables......................................................... 13
Table 3: Jumper Summary................................................................................................ 15
Table 4: J3 Power Connector............................................................................................ 16
Table 5: Expansion Current Limits................................................................................... 17
Table 6: Battery Saver Jumper Truth Table...................................................................... 18
Table 7: No Battery Mode Jumper Truth Table................................................................ 19
Table 8: Memory Configurations of EBX-18 Board Models ........................................... 20
Table 9: J4 I/O Connector Pinout and Pin Orientation..................................................... 23
Table 10: J5 I/O Connector Pinout and Pin Orientation................................................... 24
Table 11: J10 I/O Connector Pinout and Pin Orientation................................................. 25
Table 12: SATA Port Pinout............................................................................................. 26
Table 13: PCIe Mini Card / mSATA Pinout..................................................................... 26
Table 14: Primary Boot Device Truth Table..................................................................... 28
Table 15: PCIe Mini Card LED States.............................................................................. 29
Table 16: COM3/COM4 Control and Termination Jumpers............................................ 30
Table 17: GPIO Port 2 Direction Register – 0x9A........................................................... 31
Table 18: GPIO Port 2 Data Register – 0x7A................................................................... 31
Table 19: Recommended Serial Port Settings for Vortex86DX2 BIOS........................... 32
Table 20: COM1/COM2 Pinout – CBR-5009B Connector J3 ......................................... 32
Table 21: J6 Video Output Pinout .................................................................................... 35
Table 22: J9 LVDS Flat Panel Display Connector Pinout................................................ 36
Table 23: Compatible LVDS Interface TFT-Technology Flat Panel Displays................. 36
Table 24: BIOS Settings for Boot Display Devices and Corresponding Resolutions ...... 37
Table 25: On-board Ethernet Status LEDs (D3 and D8) ................................................. 38
Table 26: Off-board Ethernet Status LED Connector (J12).............................................. 39
Table 27: Fan Connector (J23) ......................................................................................... 40
Table 28: Analog Input Connector.................................................................................... 42
Table 29: Digital I/O Connections – Channels 1-16......................................................... 43
Table 30: Digital I/O Connections – Channels 17-32....................................................... 44
Table 31: SPI Expansion Bus Connections ...................................................................... 45
Table 32: PC/104 ISA I/O, IRQ, and Memory Resources................................................ 46
Table 33: CBR-5009B Connector Functions.................................................................... 49
Table 34: J3 COM1/COM2 Pinout................................................................................... 50
Table 35: J6 (COM3) Connector Pinout........................................................................... 50
Table 36: J5 (COM4) Connector Pinout........................................................................... 50
Table 37: PS/2 Mouse Connector..................................................................................... 51
Table 38: PS/2 Keyboard Connector ................................................................................ 51
Table 39: EBX-18 J4 I/O Connector Pinout..................................................................... 52

EBX-18 Hardware Reference Manual 1
Introduction
Description
The EBX-18 is a feature-packed single board computer designed for OEM control projects
requiring fast processing, industrial I/O, with three memory density options and designed-in
reliability and longevity (product lifespan). Its features include:

DMP Vortex86DX2 32-bit Processor
with integrated video controller
Up to 2GB soldered-on RAM, 400
MHz DDR2-800
Dual Ethernet interfaces, auto-detect
10BaseT / 100BaseTX with network
boot capability
One microSD port
LVDS Flat Panel Display support
Standard VGA analog output
PC/104-Plus expansion site
SATA port, 1.5 Gbits/s
Five USB 2.0 ports
TVS devices on user I/O connections
Four COM ports (two full serial ports,
two 4-pin multiprotocol ports with
automatic handshake)
SoC temperature sensor
Mini PCIe / mSATA socket, supports Wi-Fi
modems, GPS receivers, flash storage, and other
modules
PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports
8-channel, 12-bit analog inputs
32-channel digital I/O
Eight timer/counter I/Os
SPI interface supports up to four (external) SPI
devices either of user design or any of the
SPX™ series of expansion boards, with clock
frequencies from 1-8 MHz
Two Watchdog timers
Vcc sensing reset circuit (all rails monitored)
EBX-compliant 5.75” x 8.00” footprint
Field upgradeable BIOS with OEM
enhancements
Latching I/O connectors
Customizing available
The EBX-18 is compatible with popular operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
A full complement of standard I/O ports are included on-board. Additional I/O expansion is
available through the high-speed PCI-based PC/104-Plus expansion site (which supports both
PC/104 and PC/104-Plus expansion modules), and through the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI).
The EBX-18 features high reliability design and construction, including latching I/O connectors.
It also features two watchdog timers, voltage sensing reset circuits and self-resetting fuse on the
+5 V supply to the keyboard, mouse, SPX, and 3.3 V supply to the external Ethernet LEDs, and
microSD port.
EBX-18 boards are subjected to 100% functional testing and are backed by a limited five-year
warranty. Careful parts sourcing and US-based technical support ensure the highest possible
quality, reliability, service and product longevity for this exceptional SBC.
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Technical Specifications
Specifications are typical at 25 °C with 5.0V supply, unless otherwise noted. Specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Table 1: Technical Specifications for all EBX-18 Configurations
Item EBX18-SAK EBX-18SBK EBX-18SCK EBX-18EAK EBX-18EBK EBX-18ECK
(Standard Temperature) (Extended Temperature)
Board size 5.75" x 8.00" x 1.75"; EBX compliant
Storage temperature -40 °C to 85 °C
Free air operating
temperature (Note)
0 °C to + 60 °C -40°C to +85 °C
CPU clock 933 MHz 800 MHz
Memory clock 366 MHz 300 MHz
Memory size 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB
Idle power 5.5 W 6.0 W 6.0 W 5.5 W 6.0 W 6.0 W
Typical power 5.8 W 6.5 W 6.8 W 5.8 W 6.5 W 6.3 W
Max power 6.0 W 7.0 W 7.5 W 6.0 W 7.0 W 6.5 W
Input Voltage +5 VDC ±5% or wide input: 9 to 15V (12V nominal). Jumper selectable.
Analog VGA output
•Video BIOS supports up to 1024x768 resolution with 32-bit color
•With VGA driver supports up to 1920x1440. Synchronous display use causes VGA to be
limited to 1024x768 (LVDS panel maximum supported resolution)
Digital Video output
•LVDS video output
•Support for 18-bit or 24-bit single channel LVDS flat panel displays
•
Video BIOS support for 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x600, and 1024x768
System Reset
V
cc
sensing; resets when the 5V, 3.3V, 1.8V, 1.5V, 1.2V, or 1.0V power rails vary by more than
± 10% of their optimal values.
Ethernet interface Two auto-detect 10BaseT/100BaseTX ports with RJ45 connectors
COM1-2 interface RS-232, 16C550 compatible, 115k baud max.
COM3-4 interface RS-232/422/485, 16C550 compatible, 460k baud max.
Analog input •8-channel, 12-bit, single-ended, 100 kilo-samples-per-second (ksps)
•
Channel independent input ranges: 0 to 5V, ±5V, 0 to +10V, and ±10V
Digital interface 32-channel, 3.3V, signaling, 8 mA/4 mA IOL/IOH
SPI interface
Supports SPI and SPX devices. Supports up to four SPX modules, including low cost analog
and digital modules.
Timers Three 8254-compatible timer/counters (FPGA functions, eight dedicated I/O lines)
BIOS AMI Vortex86DX2 BIOS
PC/104-
Plus
(PCI)
bus speed 33 MHz
PC/104 (ISA)
bus speed
8 MHz
Compatibility
•PC/104 – full compliance
•Embedded-PCI (PC/104-Plus) – full compliance, 3.3V signaling
•EBX – full compliance
•
SPX™ – full compliance
Weight 0.50 lb (0.22 kg)
Generated
frequencies
100 MHz, 50 MHz, 33 MHz, 29.49 MHz, 25 MHz, 14.318 MHz, 8 MHz, 4 MHz, 2 MHz, 1 MHz,
32.768 kHz
Notes: Derate -1.1°C per 305m (1,000 ft.) above 2,300m (7,500 ft.).

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EBX-18 Block Diagram
Figure 1. EBX-18 Block Diagram
Related Documents
The following documents available are on the EBX-18 Product Support Web Page:
EBX-18 Programmer’s Reference Manual – provides information on the board’s resources
(memory, I/O, and IRQs), a description of the FPGA’s registers, and programming
information for the board’s hardware interfaces.
EBX-18 BIOS Reference Manual – provides information on accessing and configuring
settings in the BIOS Setup program. All BIOS menus, submenus, and configuration options
are described.
VersaAPI Installation and Reference Guide – describes the shared library of API calls for
reading and controlling on-board devices on certain VersaLogic products.

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RoHS-Compliance
The EBX-18 is RoHS-compliant.
ABOUT ROHS
In 2003, the European Union issued Directive 2002/95/EC regarding the Restriction of the use of
certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment.
The RoHS directive requires producers of electrical and electronic equipment to reduce to
acceptable levels the presence of six environmentally sensitive substances: lead, mercury,
cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and the presence of poly-brominated biphenyls (PBB) and poly-
brominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) flame retardants, in certain electrical and electronic products
sold in the European Union (EU) beginning July 1, 2006.
VersaLogic Corporation is committed to supporting customers with high-quality products and
services meeting the European Union’s RoHS directive.
Cautions
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage boards, disk drives and other components. The circuit
board must only be handled at an ESD workstation. If an approved station is not available, some
measure of protection can be provided by wearing a grounded antistatic wrist strap. Keep all
plastic away from the board, and do not slide the board over any surface.
After removing the board from its protective wrapper, place the board on a grounded, static-free
surface, component side up. Use an antistatic foam pad if available.
The board should also be protected inside a closed metallic anti-static envelope during shipment
or storage.
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Note:
The exterior coating on some metallic antistatic bags is sufficiently conductive to cause
excessive battery drain if the bag comes in contact with the bottom-side of the EBX-18.
LITHIUM BATTERY
To prevent shorting, premature failure or damage to the lithium battery, do not place the board on
a conductive surface such as metal, black conductive foam or the outside surface of a metalized
ESD protective pouch. The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble, or dispose of in fire. Dispose of used batteries promptly.
MOUNTING SUPPORT
The single board computer must be supported at all eight mounting points to prevent excessive
flexing when expansion modules are attached and removed. Flex damage caused by excessive
force on an improperly mounted circuit board is not covered under the product warranty. See
page 10 for more details.

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EARTH GROUND REQUIREMENT
All mounting standoffs should be connected to earth ground (chassis ground). This provides
proper grounding for EMI purposes. Figure 2 shows the locations of the board’s mounting holes.
All eight mounting holes identified in Figure 2 must be connected to earth ground.
Figure 2. Attaching the EBX-18 to Earth Ground

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Technical Support
If you are unable to solve a problem after reading this manual, visit the EBX-18 product support
web page below. The support page provides links to component datasheets, device drivers, and
BIOS and PLD code updates.
The VersaTech KnowledgeBase contains a wealth of technical information about VersaLogic
products, along with product advisories.
If you have further questions, contact VersaLogic Technical Support at [phone].
VersaLogic support engineers are also available via e-mail at Sup[email protected].
REPAIR SERVICE
If your product requires service, you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA)
number by calling [phone].
Provide the following information:
Your name, the name of your company, your phone number, and e-mail address
The name of a technician or engineer that can be contacted if any questions arise
Quantity of items being returned
The model and serial number (barcode) of each item
A detailed description of the problem
Steps you have taken to resolve or recreate the problem
The return shipping address
Warranty Repair All parts and labor charges are covered, including return shipping
charges for UPS Ground delivery to United States addresses.
Non-warranty Repair All non-warranty repairs are subject to diagnosis and labor charges,
parts charges and return shipping fees. Specify the shipping method
you prefer and provide a purchase order number for invoicing the
repair.
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Note:
Mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of the box before returning. Failure to do
so can delay the processing of your return.
EBX-18 Support Page
VersaTech KnowledgeBase

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Configuration and Setup
Initial Configuration
The following components are recommended for a typical development system.
EBX-18 single board computer
ATX power supply with motherboard and disk drive connectors
SVGA video monitor
Keyboard with PS/2 or USB connector
Mouse with PS/2 or USB connector
SATA hard drive
The following VersaLogic cables and accessories are recommended.
Video adapter cable (CBR-1201)
Utility I/O cable (CBR-5009A) and accompanying paddleboard (CBR-5009B)
Power adapter cable (CBR-2022)
VL-CBR-0702 or VL-CBR-0701 – SATA data cable
VL-CBR-0401 – ATX to SATA power adapter
You will also need a Windows (or other OS) installation CD/DVD and corresponding drive.
Basic Setup
The following steps outline the procedure for setting up a typical development system. The
EBX-18 should be handled at an ESD workstation or while wearing a grounded antistatic wrist
strap.
Before you begin, unpack the EBX-18 and accessories. Verify that you received all the items
you ordered. Inspect the system visually for any damage that may have occurred in shipping.
Contact [email protected] immediately if any items are damaged or missing.
Gather all the peripheral devices you plan to attach to the EBX-18 and their interface and power
cables.
It is recommended that you attach standoffs to the board now to stabilize the board and make it
easier to work with. (Refer to the section titled “Hardware Assembly” on page 11.)
1. Attach Power
Plug the power adapter cable CBR-2022 into connector J3. Attach the motherboard
connector of the ATX power supply to the adapter.
Verify that the V10 jumper is selecting 5V (installed on pins 1 and 2). Refer to Table 3 on
page 15 and Figure 7 on page 16 for more information.
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To use the RTC Battery with the EBX-18, move the jumper on V13 from being stored on pin
1 to connecting pin 1 and pin 2. Refer to the section titled “Battery Saver Jumper” on page
18 for more information.
2. Attach Cables and Peripherals
Plug the video adapter cable CBR-1201 into socket J6. Attach the video monitor (VGA
DB15) interface cable to the video adapter.
If you are using a PS/2 keyboard or mouse, plug the CBR-5009A cable into socket J4. If
necessary, attach the CBR-5009B paddleboard to the cable. (The cable and board are shipped
attached.) Plug the keyboard and/or mouse into connector J4 of the paddleboard.
If you are using a USB keyboard or mouse, plug them into any of the available USB ports
(J20, J21, or J22) of the EBX-18.
Plug a USB CD/DVD-ROM drive into any of the available USB ports (J20, J21, or J22) of
the EBX-18. To avoid potential device delays and excessive power consumption through the
USB ports, use an external power supply for the USB CD-ROM drive.
Plug the SATA data cable VL-CBR-0702 into the SATA connector (J16). Attach a SATA
hard drive to the other end of the cable.
Attach the SATA power adapter cable VL-CBR-0401 to the ATX power supply and SATA
drive.
3. Review Configuration
Before you power up the system, double check all the connections. Make sure all cables are
oriented correctly and that adequate power will be supplied to the EBX-18 and peripheral
devices.
4. Power On
Turn on the ATX power supply and the video monitor. If the system is correctly configured,
a video signal should soon be present.
5. Change BIOS Setup program Settings
Enter the BIOS Setup program by pressing <Delete> during the early boot cycle.
Verify that the desired primary boot device is listed as such. Refer to Table 14 on page 28
for more information.
Before saving the BIOS Setup program settings, insert the Windows (or other OS)
installation disk in the CD/DVD-ROM drive so it will be accessed when the system reboots.
Press <F10> and write the new parameters to CMOS RAM. The system will reboot.
6. Install an Operating System
Install the operating system according to the instructions provided by the operating system
manufacturer. (See Operating System Installation.)
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Note:
If you intend to operate the EBX-18 under Windows XP or Windows XP Embedded, be sure to
use Service Pack 3 (SP3).

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BIOS Setup Program
Refer to the BIOS Reference Manual (available on the EBX-18 Product Support Web Page) for
information on accessing and configuring settings in the BIOS Setup program. All BIOS menus,
submenus, and configuration options are described in the BIOS Reference Manual.
Operating System Installation
The standard PC architecture used on the EBX-18 makes the installation and use of most of the
standard x86 processor-based operating systems relatively simple. The operating systems listed
on the VersaLogic OS Compatibility Chart use the standard installation procedures provided by
the maker of the OS. Special optimized hardware drivers for a particular operating system, or a
link to the drivers, are available at the EBX-18 Product Support Web Page.
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Note:
An operating system installed on a different type of computer is not guaranteed to work on the
EBX-18. This is referred to as a “foreign” installation. A hard disk that was used to boot a
different computer cannot necessarily be moved to the EBX-18 and expected to boot. Even
when porting an OS image from one revision of the EBX-18 to another, performance might fail
or be impaired. For the best results, perform a fresh installation of the operating system on
each system. This restriction does not apply if you are producing multiple identical systems.
ACPI VERSION SETTING
The ACPI version will need to be configured in the BIOS Setup program as follows:
For Windows 7, set the ACPI version to V3.0. (Windows 7 requires version 2.0 or later.)
For Windows XP, set the ACPI version to V1.0 (Windows XP may function with version 2.0
but has not been fully tested.)
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Integrator’s Note:
The Anaconda board has been tested extensively with Windows 7 and seems to operate reliably
with the ACPI version set to V3.0. Other operating systems may have unique requirements for
setting the supported ACPI version. ACPI can be disabled in the BIOS Setup program if it is not
required by the OS.

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Physical Details
Dimensions and Mounting
The EBX-18 complies with all EBX standards which provide for specific mounting hole and
PC/104-Plus stack locations as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. EBX-18 Dimensions and Mounting Holes
(Not to scale. All dimensions in inches.)
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CAUTION:
The EBX-18 must be supported at all eight mounting points to prevent
excessive flexing when expansion modules are attached and removed. Flex
damage caused by excessive force on an improperly mounted circuit board is
not covered under the product warranty.
HARDWARE ASSEMBLY
The EBX-18 mounts on four hardware standoffs using the corner mounting holes (A). These
standoffs are secured to the underside of the circuit board using pan head screws.
Four additional standoffs (B) must be used under the circuit board to prevent excessive flexing
when expansion modules are mated and separated. These are secured with four male-female
standoffs (C), threaded from the top side, which also serve as mounting struts for the PC/104
stack.
The entire assembly can sit on a table top or be secured to a base plate. When bolting the unit
down, make sure to secure all eight standoffs (A and B) to the mounting surface to prevent
circuit board flexing.
An extractor tool is available (part number VL-HDW-201) to separate the PC/104 modules from
the stack.

Note: Standoffs and screws are available as part number VL-HDW-101.
Figure 4. Standoff Locations
C
B
A
Connect the eight mounting holes to earth ground.
Refer to the section titled “
Earth Ground Requirement
”
on page
5 for more information.

Physical Details
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External Connectors
EBX-18 CONNECTORS
Item
Ref.
Des.
Description Item
Ref.
Des.
Description
A J12 External Ethernet LED
connector K J10
•Digital I/O
•USB3 and USB4 (Hubbed)
•8254 Timer/Counter I/O)
[CBR-4004 mating connector]
B J19 PCIe Minicard/mSATA L J17
SPX [CBR-1402 or CBR-1401
mating connector]
C J23 Fan connector M J15 PC/104 (ISA)
D J16 SATA N J14 PC/104 (ISA)
E J1 Ethernet 0 O J22 USB2
F J7 PC/104-Plus (PCI) P J21 USB1
G J2 Ethernet 1 Q J20 USB0
H J3 Power R J9 LVDS
I J4
User I/O
[CBR-5009B mating connector]
S J6
VGA
[CBR-1201 mating connector]
J J5
Analog inputs and Digital I/O
[CBR-4004 mating connector]
T J26 microSD
Figure 5. EBX-18 Connectors

Physical Details
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EBX-18 CONNECTOR FUNCTIONS AND INTERFACE CABLES
The following table notes the function of each connector, as well as mating connectors and
cables, and the page where a detailed pinout or further information is available.
Table 2: Connector Functions and Interface Cables
Connector Function Mating Connector Transition
Cable
Cable Description Page
J1 Ethernet 0 RJ45 Crimp-on Plug — — 38
J2 Ethernet 1 RJ45 Crimp-on Plug — — 38
J3 Main power input
(EBX compliant)
Molex 39-01-2100
Molex 39-00-0059 (10 ea.)
CBR-2022 6” ATX to EPIC power
cable
16
J4
COM 1-4, PLED,
PS/2 keyboard and
mouse, reset
button, speaker
FCI 89361-350LF CBR-5009A 18” 2mm 50-pin to 50-pin IDC to CBR-5009B
paddleboard 51
J5 Analog I/O,
Digital I/O FCI 89361-340LF CBR-4004A
12” 2mm 40-pin to 40-pin
IDC to screw terminal on
CBR-4004B paddleboard 24
J6 VGA Video Output FCI 89361-712LF or
FCI 89947-712LF
CBR-1201 1’ 12-pin 2mm IDC to
15-pin HD D-Sub VGA
35
J7 PC-104-Plus AMP 1375799-1 — — —
J9 LVDS Hirose DF19G-20P-1H(54) CBR-2015 or
CBR-2016
20” 24-bit LVDS 1mm
Hirose Cable
or
20” 18-bit LVDS FPD
Cable with JAE
Connector
35
J10 Digital I/O, USB 3,
USB4 FCI 89361-340LF CBR-4004A
12” 2mm 40-pin to 40-pin
IDC to screw terminal on
CBR-4004B paddleboard
24
J14, J15 PC/104 AMP 1375795-2 — — —
J16 SATA Standard SATA VL-CBR-0702;
VL-CBR-0401
20-inch SATA data,
latching; ATX to SATA
power adapter
—
J17 SPX I/O FCI 89361714LF
CBR-1401 or
CBR-1402
2mm 14-pin IDC, 2 or 4
SPX device cable
45
J20 USB0 Standard USB Series A — — 33
J21 USB1 Standard USB Series A — — 33
J22 USB2 Standard USB Series A — — 33
J23 Fan connector Molex 22-01-3037 — — 40
J26 microSD — — — —