Manual

E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r A E C - 6 9 1 0

AEC-6910

Fanless Embedded Controller

Intel

®

Pentium

®

M /

Celeron

®

M Processor

With 1 / 2 PCI slots, PCMCI

4 COMs, Audio, CompactFlash

™

AEC-6910 Manual 2nd Ed.

June 2007


Copyright Notice

This document is copyrighted, 2007. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, the original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its use, or for any infringements upon the rights of third parties that may result from its use.

The material in this document is for product information only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.

AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design without notice to its users.

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Acknowledgments

All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

• Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.

• CompactFlash

™

is a trademark of the Compact Flash

Association.

• Intel

®

, Pentium

®

4, and Celeron

®

D are trademarks of Intel

®

Corporation.

• Microsoft Windows

®

is a registered trademark of Microsoft

Corp.

• PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International

Business Machines Corporation.

All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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Packing List

Before you begin operating your PC, please make sure that the following materials are enclosed:

1

AEC-6910 Embedded Controller

1

Phoenix Power Connector

2

Wallmount Brackets

1

Audio Cable

1 Screw Package

1

CD-ROM for manual (in PDF format) and drivers

If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.

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Safety & Warranty

1. Read these safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this user's manual for later reference.

3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth.

4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.

5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

6. Put this equipment on a firm surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall could cause damage.

7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the power outlet.

9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.

10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.

12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This could cause fire or electrical shock.

13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service personnel should open the equipment.

14. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel: a. The power cord or plug is damaged. b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

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d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the user’s manual. e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged. f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT

WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW -20°C

(-4°F) OR ABOVE 60°C (140°F). IT MAY DAMAGE THE

EQUIPMENT.

FCC Safety

This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution:

There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions and your local government’s recycling or disposal directives.

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部件名称

Below Table for China RoHS Requirements

产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量

AAEON Boxer/ Industrial System

有毒有害物质或元素

铅汞镉六价铬多溴联苯多溴二苯醚

(Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE)

印刷电路板

及其电子组件

外部信号

连接器及线材

外壳

中央处理器

与内存

硬盘

电源

×

×

×

×

×

×

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O：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在

SJ/T 11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。

X：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出

SJ/T 11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。

备注：

一、此产品所标示之环保使用期限，系指在一般正常使用状况下。

二、上述部件物质中央处理器、内存、硬盘、电源为选购品。

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Contents

Chapter 1 General Information

1.1 Introduction................................................................ 1-2

1.2 Features .................................................................... 1-4

1.3 Specifications ............................................................ 1-5

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2.1 Dimension ................................................................. 2-2

2.2 Hard Disk Drive Installation....................................... 2-4

2.3 PCI Card Installation ................................................. 2-8

2.4 Wallmount Kit Installation .......................................... 2-11

Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup

3.1 System Test and Initialization. .................................. 3-2

3.2 Award BIOS Setup .................................................... 3-3

Chapter 4 Driver Installation

4.1 Installation ................................................................. 4-3

Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer

A.1 Programming ........................................................A-2

A.2 IT8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program ..............A-6

Appendix B I/O Information

B.1 I/O Address Map ..................................................B-2

B.2 Memory Address Map ..........................................B-3

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B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart ..............................................B-4

B.4 DMA Channel Assignments .................................B-4

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Chapter

1

General

Information

Chapter 1 General Information

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E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r

1.1 Introduction

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The AEC-6910 BOXER S Advanced Embedded Control system continues the BOXER design concept but focuses on the fast expanding Machine Automation market. The AEC-6910 can provide 1~2 PCI slots for expansion. Therefore AEC-6910’s expandable function, compact size combined with fanless design and highly efficient heat conduction mechanism can fulfill any rugged technical application in industrial automation, factory control, test instrumentation and safety surveillance.

Outstanding Over-spec Design

Intel’s

®

popular Pentium M processor with speeds of 1.6GHz up to 2.0GHz combined with fanless design and high performance is widely acceptable and dependable in this market. USB 2.0,

Ethernet and 4 Serial ports allow communication with diverse devices with a high transfer rate. Furthermore, the AEC-6910 can concurrently support three tiers of expansion interfaces - PCI,

PCMCIA and mini-PCI. These interfaces are fully integrated within the BOXER series and allow an upgrade to their usefulness. It is a leading-edge thermal and vibration design (up to 60 degree operation and 5G RMS vibration) and also an innovation for Machine Automation in the IPC industry. AEC-6910 plays a role in connecting all subsystems in common applications.


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AAEON not only enhances your competitive value but also gives you an excellent solution for the future.

Strict Quality Control Process

AAEON retains the perfect product design and management team. Our Quality Control through multiple level experience and test has earned a good reputation in IPC field. AAEON’s whole product series are subjected to high-level standards which make them our best guarantee and assurance to customers. Excellent product quality will always be AAEON’s best advertisement.

24-hour FAE System

AAEON’s e-RMA and e-FAE 24-hour a day systems for all customers’ prompt request was formally launched in 2005. No matter if it is a holiday or weekend; we can handle all kinds of requests and give you a satisfactory response in 10 days.

AAEON is proud of our quick service and professional teamwork to provide our customers with continual support.

Great design, great value and great service are hallmarks of the

AAEON BOXER embedded control PCs. There really is no other choice for your application than AAEON if you want the best performance and best value!


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1.2 Features

• Fanless Design with Intel

®

Pentium

®

M / Celeron

®

M

Processors

• Supports 1 or 2 PCI slots for expansion

• 2 PCMCIA

• 4 COM / USB 2.0 / Ethernet

• Operating Temperature: -15 o

C~50

o

C

• Anti-vibration up to 5grms / Anti-shock up to 50 g


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1.3 Specifications

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System

•

®

CPU:

®

M/

Celeron

®

M Processor

•

System Memory: DDR RAM DIMM x 1,

Max. 1GB

•

Expansion: PCI slot x 1 (Optional 2 nd

PCI); PCMCIA x 2

•

VGA:

•

Keyboard/Mouse: PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse

•

Ethernet: RJ-45

Connector x 1

•

SSD: CompactFlash

™

slot x 1

•

Device Bay:

•

Serial Port:

Internal 2.5”HDD Bay

4 x RS-232

•

Audio:

•

Parallel Port:

•

USB:

•

Watchdog Timer:

Line-in / Line-out / MIC-in

Parallel Port x 1

4 USB 2.0 ports

Generates a time-out system reset, setting via software

•

Power Supply: 1. DC Input -- Internal DC-

DC Converter (Default)


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•

System Control:

•

Indicators:

2. AC Input -- External

Power Adapter (Optional)

Input voltage: 100V AC ~

240V AC @ 50 ~ 60Hz

Power on / off switch x 1;

Reset button x 1

Power LED x 1; HDD active LED x 1

Mechanical and Environmental

•

Construction: Rugged Aluminum Alloy chassis

•

Color: mustard

•

Mounting: Wallmount,

•

2 PCI-

214mm (W) x

117.5mm (H) x 237.8mm (D)

•

Net Weight: 1 PCI-12.41lb (5.63kg);

2 PCI-13.69lb (6.21kg)

•

Gross Weight: 21.21lb (9.62kg)

•

Operating Temperature: 5°F~131°F (-15°C~55°C)

(P-M 1.6GHz,CFD);

5°F~122°F (-15°C~50°C)


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•

Operating Humidity:

•

Vibration:

•

•

Shock:

EMC:

(P-M 1.6GHz, Automotive

HDD); 5°F ~ 113°F

(-15°C~45°C) (P-M

1.6GHz, Normal HDD)

5~95%@40°C, non-condensing

5 g rms /

5~500Hz/random operation (CFD); 1 g /

5~500Hz / random operation (HDD)

50g peak acceleration (11 msec. duration) 20g peak acceleration (11 msec. duration) (HDD)

CE/FCC class B


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Front Side

HDD LED

Power LED

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USB 2.0 Port x 4

Reset

Rear Side

Compact Flash card slot

PCMCIA x 2

Power Switch

Audio

Ethernet

4 Serial ports VGA

Power Inlet

1 KB and 1 Mouse

Print port

PCI slot (2 PCI slots Available)


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A E C - 6 9 1 0 E m b e d d e d C o n t r o l l e r

Chapter

2

Hardware

Installation

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2-1


2.1 Dimension

A) 1 PCI slot version

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B) 2 PCI slots version

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2.2 Hard Disk Drive Installation

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2.2.1 Disassemble the AEC-6910

For Hard Disk Drive (HDD) installation, you have to disassemble the bottom lid of AEC-6910 and some components and covers in the AEC-6910.

Step 1: Unfasten the two screws on the rear panel.

Step 2: Unfasten the screws in blue circle on the front panel.


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Step 3: Unfasten the six screws on the bottom lid.

Step 4: Take off the bottom lid and loosen the two screws on the riser card and remove the riser card.

Step 5: Unfasten the five screws and open the HDD cover.

Riser card

HDD Cover


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Step 6: Loosen the four screws on the HDD bracket.

HDD Bracket

2.2.2 Assemble the HDD Module

After disassembling the AEC-6910, you have to get the HDD module ready for the proceeding installation.

Step 1: Get four pink rubber bumpers from the accessory kit and wrap them around the four screws on the HDD Module.

Step 2: Place the bumpers at the four indentations of the two sides of the

HDD bracket


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HDD

Cover


Step 3: Connect the power cable to the HDD module.

Step 4: Get the HDD cover ready and combine the HDD Bracket with the

HDD cover; fasten the four screws in the blue circles shown below.

Step 5: Close the HDD cover and fasten the five screws on the HDD cover. Close the bottom lid of the AEC-6910 and fasten six screws on the bottom lid; the HDD installation is now finished.


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2.3 PCI Card Installation

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Step 1: Unfasten the two screws on the rear panel.

Step 2: Unfasten three screws on the front panel.

Step 3: Unfasten the six screws on the bottom lid.


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Step 4: Remove the screw with your finger (figure 1) and get the PCI card ready to install. You should keep the shield and screw for use later.

(Figure 1)

Step 5: Insert the PCI card into the PCI slot and reattach the screw.

Screw

PCI Slot shield


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Step 6: Unfasten the screws (Figure 1) and push the tenon to lock the

PCI card in position (Figure 2).

(Figure 1) (Figure 2)

Step 7: Close the bottom lid of the AEC-6910 and fasten six screws on bottom lid.

Step 8: Fasten the three screws on the front panel and the two screws on the rear panel.


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2.4 Wallmount kit Installation

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Step 1: Get the brackets ready and fasten appropriate four screws on each bracket.

Step 2: After fastening the two brackets on the bottom lid of AEC-6910, the wallmount kit installation is finished.


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Chapter

3

Award

BIOS Setup

Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup 3-1


3.1 System Test and Initialization

These routines test and initialize board hardware. If the routines encounter an error during the tests, you will either hear a few short beeps or see an error message on the screen. There are two kinds of errors: fatal and non-fatal. The system can usually continue the boot up sequence with non-fatal errors. Non-fatal error messages usually appear on the screen along with the following instructions:

Press <F1> to RESUME

Write down the message and press the F1 key to continue the boot up sequence.

System configuration verification

These routines check the current system configuration against the values stored in the CMOS memory. If they do not match, the program outputs an error message. You will then need to run the BIOS setup program to set the configuration information in memory.

There are three situations in which you will need to change the

CMOS settings:

1. You are starting your system for the first time

2. You have changed the hardware attached to your system

3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased.

The AEC-6910 CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery backup for data retention. However, you will need to replace the complete unit when it finally runs down.



3.2 Award BIOS Setup

Awards BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

Entering Setup

Power on the computer and press <Del> immediately. This will allow you to enter Setup.

Standard CMOS Features

Use this menu for basic system configuration. (Date, time, IDE, etc.)

Advanced BIOS Features

Use this menu to set the advanced features available on your system.

Advanced Chipset Features

Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system performance.



Integrated Peripherals

Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. (Primary slave, secondary slave, keyboard, mouse etc.)

Power Management Setup

Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

(HDD power down, power on by ring, KB wake up, etc.)

PnP/PCI Configurations

This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.

PC Health Status

This menu allows you to set the shutdown temperature for your system.

Frequency/Voltage Control

Use this menu to specify your settings for auto detect

DIMM/PCI clock and spread spectrum.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your system to operate.

Load Optimized Defaults

Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations. While

AWARD has designated the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their needs.

Set Supervisor/User Password

Use this menu to set Supervisor/User Passwords.



Save and Exit Setup

Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

You can refer to the "AAEON BIOS Item Description.pdf" file in the CD for the meaning of each setting in this

chapter.



Chapter

4

Driv er

Installation

Chapter 4 Driver Installation

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The AEC-6910 comes with a CD-ROM that contains all drivers and utilities that meet your needs.

Follow the sequence below to install the drivers:

Step 1 – Install INF Driver

Step 2 – Install VGA Driver

Step 3 – Install LAN Driver

Step 4 – Install Audio Driver

USB 2.0 Drivers are available for download using Windows

Update for both Windows XP and Windows 2000. For additional information regarding USB 2.0 support in Windows

XP and Windows 2000, please visit www.microsoft.com/hwdev/usb/ .

Please read instructions below for further detailed installations.


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4.1 Installation

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Insert the AEC-6910 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. The

Autorun program will run automatically. You also can choose the drivers to install from step 1 to step 4 in order as following instructions.

Step 1 – Install INF Driver

1. Click on the INF Driver folder and then double click on the setup.exe

2. Follow the instructions that the window will show you.

3. The system will help you install the driver automatically.

Step 2 – Install VGA Driver

1. Click on the VGA Driver folder and then double click on the setup.exe.



Step 3 – Install LAN Driver

1.

Click on Start button → Settings → Control Panel →

System

3. Double click on the Ethernet controller and select

reinstall Driver button under the General category. folders on before you click on Open.

Chapter 4 Drivers Installation

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you how to finish the installation process.

Step 4 – Install Audio Driver

1. Click on the Audio Driver folder and then double click on the setup.exe



Note:

Under the Window OS environment, if the CRT connector is connected to display monitor by the data switch device, the user need to set the color and resolution from Intel Graphic utility (VGA driver) instead of setting from the control panel in case of the wrong display appearance.


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Appendix

A

Programming the

Watchdog Timer

Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer

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A.1 Programming

AEC-6910 utilizes the ITE 8712 chipset as its watchdog timer controller. Below are the procedures to complete its configuration and the AAEON initial watchdog timer program is also attached with which you can develop a customized program to fit your application.

Configuring Sequence Description

After the hardware reset or power-on reset, the ITE 8712 enters the normal mode with all logical devices disabled except KBC. The initial state (enable bit) of this logical device (KBC) is determined by the state of pin 121 (DTR1#) at the falling edge of the system reset during power-on reset.


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There are three steps to complete the configuration setup:

(1) Enter the MB PnP Mode; (2) Modify the data of configuration registers; (3) Exit the MB PnP Mode. Undesired result may occur if the MB PnP Mode is not exited normally.

(1) Enter the MB PnP Mode

To enter the MB PnP Mode, four special I/O write operations are to be performed during Wait for Key state. To ensure the initial state of the key-check logic, it is necessary to perform four write opera-tions to the Special Address port (2EH). Two different enter keys are provided to select configuration ports (2Eh/2Fh) of the next step.

(2) Modify the Data of the Registers

All configuration registers can be accessed after entering the MB

PnP Mode. Before accessing a selected register, the content of

Index 07h must be changed to the LDN to which the register belongs, except some Global registers.

(3) Exit the MB PnP Mode

Set bit 1 of the configure control register (Index=02h) to 1 to exit the

MB PnP Mode.


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WatchDog Timer Configuration Registers

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Configure Control (Index=02h)

This register is write only. Its values are not sticky; that is to say, a hardware reset will automatically clear the bits, and does not require the software to clear them.


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WatchDog Timer Control Register (Index=71h, Default=00h)

WatchDog Timer Configuration Register (Index=72h, Default=00h)

WatchDog Timer Time-out Value Register (Index=73h, Default=00h)


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A.2 IT8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program

.MODEL SMALL

.CODE

Main:

CALL Enter_Configuration_mode

CALL Check_Chip mov cl, 7 call Set_Logic_Device

;time setting mov cl, 10 ; 10 Sec dec al

Watch_Dog_Setting:

;Timer setting mov al, cl mov cl, 73h call Superio_Set_Reg

;Clear by keyboard or mouse interrupt mov al, 0f0h mov cl, 71h call Superio_Set_Reg

;unit is second. mov al, 0C0H mov cl, 72h call Superio_Set_Reg


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; game port enable mov cl, 9 call Set_Logic_Device

Initial_OK:

CALL Exit_Configuration_mode

MOV AH,4Ch

INT 21h

Enter_Configuration_Mode PROC NEAR

MOV SI,WORD PTR CS:[Offset Cfg_Port]

MOV DX,02Eh

MOV CX,04h

Init_1:

MOV AL,BYTE PTR CS:[SI]

OUT DX,AL

INC SI

LOOP Init_1

RET

Enter_Configuration_Mode ENDP

Exit_Configuration_Mode PROC NEAR

MOV AX,0202h

CALL Write_Configuration_Data


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RET

Exit_Configuration_Mode ENDP

Check_Chip PROC NEAR

MOV AL,20h

CALL Read_Configuration_Data

CMP AL,87h

JNE Not_Initial

MOV AL,21h

CALL Read_Configuration_Data

CMP AL,12h

JNE Not_Initial

Need_Initial:

STC

RET

Not_Initial:

CLC

RET

Check_Chip ENDP

Read_Configuration_Data PROC NEAR

MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+04h]

OUT DX,AL


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IN AL,DX

RET

Read_Configuration_Data ENDP

Write_Configuration_Data PROC NEAR


OUT DX,AL

XCHG AL,AH


OUT DX,AL

RET

Write_Configuration_Data ENDP

Superio_Set_Reg proc near push ax

MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+04h] mov al,cl out dx,al pop ax inc dx out dx,al ret

Superio_Set_Reg endp.Set_Logic_Device proc near

Set_Logic_Device proc near


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push ax push cx xchg al,cl mov cl,07h call Superio_Set_Reg pop cx pop ax ret

Set_Logic_Device endp

;Select 02Eh->Index Port, 02Fh->Data Port

Cfg_Port DB 087h,001h,055h,055h

DW 02Eh,02Fh

END Main

Note: Interrupt level mapping

0Fh-Dh: not valid

0Ch: IRQ12

.

.

03h: IRQ3

02h: not valid

01h: IRQ1

00h: no interrupt selected


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Appendix

B

I/O Information

Appendix B I/O Information

B-1


B.1 I/O Address Map

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B-2


B.2 Memory Address Map

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B-3


B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart

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B.4 DMA Channel Assignments


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Manual

Fanless Embedded Controller

Intel

Pentium

M /

Celeron

M Processor

With 1 / 2 PCI slots, PCMCI

4 COMs, Audio, CompactFlash

Copyright Notice

Acknowledgments

Packing List

Safety & Warranty

FCC Safety

Contents

Chapter 1 General Information

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup

Chapter 4 Driver Installation

Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer

Appendix B I/O Information

Chapter

General

Information

System

Mechanical and Environmental

Front Side

Rear Side

Chapter

Hardware

Installation

Chapter

Award

BIOS Setup

System configuration verification

Entering Setup

Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced Chipset Features

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PnP/PCI Configurations

PC Health Status

Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor/User Password

Save and Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Chapter

Driv er

Installation

Follow the sequence below to install the drivers:

Appendix

Programming the

Watchdog Timer

Appendix

I/O Information

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