PCA-6151 Half-size Pentium® CPU Card with VGA Controller
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Packing list Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: • 1 PCA-6151 CPU card • 1 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard & PS/2 mouse adapter • 2 Hard disk drive (IDE) interface cables (40-pin) • 1 Parallel / 1 Serial port cable adapter • 1 Floppy disk drive interface cable (34-pin) If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration ....................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................ 2 Specifications .......................................................................... 3 Board Layout .......................................................................... 4 Jumpers and Connectors ....................................................... 5 Jumper Settings ......................................................................
Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup .............................. 21 Entering setup ........................................................................ 22 Standard CMOS setup ........................................................... 23 BIOS features setup ............................................................... 24 CHIPSET features setup ........................................................ 28 Power management setup ...................................................... 29 Load BIOS defaults .....
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Configuration This chapter gives background information on the PCA-6151. It then shows you how to configure the card to match your application and prepare it for installation into your PC.
Introduction The PCA-6151 is a cost-effective, all-in-one single board Pentium CPU card which can release Pentium’s full potential and provide unprecedented performance compared to current 64-bit processor board. The PCA-6151 offers all the functions of an industrial computer on a single board, half-size CPU card. This card uses a Pentium, AMD K5 CPU or Cyrix M1 and can have up to 64 MB DRAM. It also supports PB-SRAM 2nd level cache size from 256KB to 512KB through an on board COAST module.
Specifications System • CPU: • • • • • • • • • • • • Intel Pentium 75/90/100/120/133/150/166/200 MHz AMD K5, Cyrix M1 BIOS: AWARD 128 KB memory; supports plug and play Chipset: SiS 5596/5513 L2 cache: Direct map write-back or write-through cache module - 256 KB/512 KB Synchronous (Pipeline Burst) SRAM Green function: Features power management option via BIOS, activated by keyboard or mouse activity. Supports doze, sleep and suspend modes. APM 1.1 compliant RAM: Two 72-pin SIMM sockets.
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Jumpers and Connectors Connectors on the board link it to external devices such as hard disk drives, a keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has jumpers which you use to configure it for your application. The table below lists the function of each of the board jumpers and connectors. Later sections in this chapter give instructions on setting jumpers and detailed information on each jumper setting. Chapter 2 gives instructions for connecting external devices to your card.
Safety Precautions Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and your PC from damage. 1. To avoid electric shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis before you work on it. Don’t touch any components on the CPU card or other cards while the PC is on. 2. Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive electronic components. 3.
Jumper Settings This section tells how to set the jumpers to configure your card. It gives the card default configuration and your options for each jumper. After you set the jumpers and install the card, you will also need to run the BIOS Setup program (discussed in Chapter 3) to configure the serial port addresses, floppy/hard disk drive types and system operating parameters. Connections, such as hard disk cables, appear in Chapter 2.
CPU type select (J3, J4, J6, J7, J8) In order for the system to function properly, the jumpers must be set to accommodate the CPU installed on the CPU card. CPU type select (J3, J4, J5) Pentium CPU AMD K5, Cyrix M1 75 MHz 1.5 x 50 90 MHz 1.5 x 60 100 MHz 2 x 50 120 MHz 2 x 60 133 MHz 2 x 66 150 MHz 2.5 x 60 166 MHz 2.
CPU voltage select (J1, J2) CPU voltage select (J2) Voltage J2 3.3 V 3.
COM2 settings for RS-232/422/485 (J8~12) COM2 settings for RS-232/422/485 (COM2) RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 J8 J9 J10 J11 J12 CMOS backup select (J13) Battery Backup (default) Clean CMOS J13 Buzzer enable/disable (J16) Enable J16 10 PCA-6151 User's Manual Disable
Installing DRAM (SIMMs) On the left end of the card (away from the mounting bracket) are the two SIMM(Single In-line Memory Module) sockets that hold the card’s DRAM memory. See the board layout diagram depicted earlier in this chapter. You can use anywhere from 1 MB to 64 MB of DRAM with your PCA-6151. The card provides two 72-pin SIMM sockets that accept from 1 to 32 MB each. The sockets (numbered from 1 to 2) are arranged into two banks.
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CHAPTER 2 Connecting Peripherals This chapter tells how to connect peripherals, switches and indicators to the PCA-6151 board. You can access most of the connectors from the top of the board while it is installed in the chassis. If you have a number of cards installed, or your chassis is very tight, you may need to partially remove the card to make all the connections.
The following table lists the connectors on the PCA-6151. Connectors Number Function CN1 KB Lock CN2 PC/104 Con. A CN3 PC/104 Con. B CN4 IDE Connector CN5 Printer Connector CN6 HD LED CN7 Peripheral Power Input CN8 FDD Connector CN9 COM2 Connector CN10 Aux. Keyboard Connector CN11 Main Power Input CN12 VGA Connector CN13 COM1 Connector CN14 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector The following sections tell how to make each connection.
Enhanced IDE connectors (CN4) You can attach two IDE (Integrated Device Electronics) drives to the PCA-6151’s internal controller. The PCA-6151 CPU card has an EIDE connector, CN4. Wire number 1 on the cable is red or blue, the other wires are gray. Connect one end to connector CN4 on the CPU card. Make sure that the red (or blue) wire corresponds to pin 1 on the connector (on the right side). See Chapter 1 for help finding the connector.
Floppy drive connector (CN8) You can attach up to two floppy disk drives to the PCA-6151’s on-board controller. You can use any combination of 5.25" (360 KB/1.2 MB) and/or 3.5" (720 KB/1.44/2.88 MB) drives. The card comes with a 34-pin daisy-chain drive connector cable. On one end of the cable is a 34-pin flat-cable connector. On the other end are two sets of floppy disk drive connectors. Each set consists of a 34-pin flat-cable connector (usually used for 3.
Keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors (CN14) The PCA-6151 board provides a keyboard connector. A 6-pin mini-DIN connector (CN14) on the card mounting bracket supports single-board computer applications. The card comes with an adapter to convert from the 6-pin mini-DIN connector to a standard DIN connector and to a PS/2 mouse connector. Reset switch (J14) You can connect an external switch to easily reset your computer.
Serial port connections (COM1, COM2) Connector Function COM1 RS-232 COM2 RS-232/422/485 RS-232 connection (COM1) Different devices implement the RS-232 standard in different ways. If you are having problems with a serial device, be sure to check the pin assignments for the connector.
RS-232/422/485 connection (COM2) COM2 is an RS-232/422/485 serial port. The specific port type is determined by jumper settings, as detailed in Chapter 1. The following table shows the pin assignments for COM2.
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CHAPTER 3 Award BIOS Setup This chapter describes how to set the card’s BIOS configuration data.
AWARD BIOS Setup ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5IFAK9) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION HDD LOW LEVEL FORMAT LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING ESC: Quit F10: Save & Exit Setup ↑↓→←: Select Item F2: Change Color Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Standard CMOS setup Choose the “STANDARD CMOS SETUP” option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN Menu, and the screen below is displayed. This standard Setup Menu allows users to configure system components such as date, time, hard disk drive, floppy drive, display, and memory. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5IFAK9) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Date Time HARD DISKS Primary Master Primary Slave : Mon. Oct 7 1996 : 16 : 52 : 38 TYPE SIZE CYLS :Auto 0 0 :None 0 0 Drive A: 1.44M. 3.5 in.
BIOS features setup The “BIOS FEATURES SETUP” screen appears when choosing the BIOS FEATURES SETUP item from the CMOS SETUP UTILITY Menu It allows the user to configure the PCA-6151 according to his particular requirements. Below are some major items that are provided in the BIOS FEATURES SETUP screen: ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5IFAK9) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Virus Warning During and after the system boots up, any attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive will halt the system. In this case, a warning message will be displayed. You can run the anti-virus program to locate the problem. If Virus Warning is Disabled, no warning message will appear if anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition.
Boot Up NumLock Status The default is “On”. On Keypad boots up to number keys. Off Keypad boots up to arrow keys. Boot Up System Speed High Sets the speed to high Low Sets the speed to low IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled Enable IDE HDD Block Mode. BIOS will detect the block size of the HDD and send a block command automatically. Disabled Disable IDE HDD Block Mode Gate A20 option Normal The A20 signal is controlled by the keyboard controller or chipset hardware Fast Default: Fast.
Security Option This setting determines whether the system will boot if the password is denied, while limiting access to Setup. System The system will not boot, and access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Note: To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING in the main menu. At this point, you will be asked to enter a password.
CHIPSET features setup By choosing the “CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP” option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN Menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCA-6151. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5IFAK9) CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Power management setup The power management setup controls the CPU cards’ “green” features. The following screen shows the manufacturer’s default. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5IFAK9) POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
PCI configuration setup ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5IFAK9) PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Resources Controlled By : Manual Reset Config.
Integrated Peripherals ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5IFAK9) INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Password setting To change, confirm, or disable the password, choose the “PASSWORD SETTING” option form the Setup main menu and press [Enter]. The password can be at most 8 characters long. Remember, to enable this feature. You must first select the Security Option in the BIOS FEATURES SETUP to be either “Setup” or “System.” IDE HDD auto detection “IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION” automatically self-detect for the correct hard disk type.
APPENDIX A Programming the Watchdog Timer The PCA-6151 is equipped with a watchdog timer that resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if processing comes to a standstill for whatever reason. This feature ensures system reliability in industrial standalone and unmanned environments.
Programming the Watchdog Timer If you decide to program the watchdog timer, you must write a program which reads I/O port address 443 (hex). The output data is a value timer. You can write from 01 (hex) to 3E (hex), and the related timer is 1 sec. to 63 sec. After data entry, your program must refresh the watchdog timer by rewriting the I/O port 443 (hex) while simultaneously setting it. When you want to disable the watchdog timer, your program should read I/O port 043 (hex).
APPENDIX Upgrading B This appendix gives instructions for increasing the capabilities of your CPU card.
Installing PC/104 modules (CN2,CN3) The PCA-6151 card’s PC/104 connector lets you attach PC/104 modules. These modules perform the functions of traditional plug-in expansion cards, but save space and valuable slots.
Installing DRAM (SIMMs) You can use anywhere from 1 MB to 32 MB of DRAM with your PCA-6151. The card provides one 72-pin SIMM (single in-line memory module) socket that accepts from 1 to 32 MB DRAM. The following table shows the bank assignment for the SIMM socket: Bank SIMM socket(s) Size 1 2 SIMM1 SIMM2 72-pin 72-pin You can use 256 KBx36, 256 KBx72, 1 MBx36, 1 MBx72, 4 MBx36 or 4 MBx72 DRAM SIMMs. Memory sizes The board accepts 1 MB, 2 MB, 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB and 32 MB 72-pin SIMMs.
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