ECM-A50M 3.5” AMD eOntario Module User’s Manual 2nd Ed – 23 February 2012 Part No.
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ECM-A50M User’s Manual Contents 1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 8 1.1 Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... 8 1.2 Packing List .................................................................................................... 8 1.3 Document Amendment History....................................................................... 9 1.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.4.22 LVDS connector (JLVDS)...................................................................... 36 2.4.23 USB connector 0 & 1/ 4 & 5/ 2 & 3 (JUSB1/2/3) .................................... 37 2.4.24 SATA1/2 Power connector (SATA1_PWR/ SATA2_PWR) ................... 37 3.BIOS Setup .................................................................................................................... 38 3.1 Introduction.................................................................
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.6 Save & Exit ............................................................................................ 65 3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Exit .......................................................... 65 3.6.6.2 3.6.6.3 3.6.6.4 3.6.6.5 3.6.6.6 3.6.6.7 3.6.6.8 3.6.6.9 3.6.6.10 Discard Changes and Exit ...................................................... 66 Save Changes and Reset ....................................................... 66 Discard Changes and Reset ..................
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 1. Getting Started 1.1 Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis. Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the CPU card.
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ECM-A50M User’s Manual 1.4 Manual Objectives This manual describes in details Avalue Technology ECM-A50M Single Board. We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board. We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to set up ECM-A50M series or change the standard configurations.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 1.5 System Specifications System CPU AMD G-series processor BIOS AMI 32M-bit SPI BIOS System Chipset AMD A50M I/O Chip Winbond W83627DHG-P System Memory One 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM socket, supports up to 4GB DDR3 1066/1333 SDRAM SSD 1 x CompactFlash Type I/II socket Watchdog Timer Reset: 1 sec.~65535 sec./min. and 1 sec. or 1 min./step H/W Status Monitor Expansion Monitoring system temperature, voltage.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual AC97 Codec Realtek ALC892 supports 7.1-CH Audio Audio Interface Min In, Line in, Line out Ethernet LAN Chip 2 x Realtek 8111E Ethernet Interface 10/100/1000 Base-Tx Gigabit Ethernet Compatible Mechanical Environmental & Power Requirement +12V ACPI Single power ATX Support S0, S3, S4, S5 ACPI 3.0 Compliant Power Type AT/ATX Operating Temp. 0 to 60C Storage Temp.
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ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.2 Installation Procedure This chapter explains you the instructions of how to setup your system. 1. Turn off the power supply. 2. Insert the DIMM module (be careful with the orientation). 3. Insert all external cables for hard disk, floppy, keyboard, mouse, USB etc. except for flat panel. A CRT monitor must be connected in order to change CMOS settings to support flat panel. 4. Connect power supply to the board via the ATXPWR. 5. Turn on the power. 6.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.2.1 Main Memory ECM-A50M provides one 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM socket, supports up to 4GB DDR3 1066/1333 SDRAM SODIMM (Rear side) Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to board and components.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual Locate the SODIMM socket on the board. Carefully hold two edges of the SODIMM module. avoid touching its connectors. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot. Firmly press the modules into the socket which automatically snaps into the mounting notch. Do not force the SODIMM module in with extra force as the SODIMM module only fits in one direction.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.3 Jumper and Connector List You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a jumper you connect the pins with the clip. To “open” a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1, 2, and 3.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual Connectors Label Function Note BAT-WB Battery connector 2 x 1 wafer, pitch 1.25 mm COM1 Serial port 1 connector D-sub 9-pin, male CFCARD CF card connector CPU_FAN1 CPU fan connector 4 x 1 wafer DCIN Power connector 2 x 2 wafer, pitch 4.2 mm FLED1 LED connector HDMI HDMI connector 19 pin J422/485 Serial port 1 in RS-422/485 mode 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm JAUDIO Audio connector 6 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm JBKL LCD inverter connector 5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors 2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT1) Protect* Clear CMOS * Default 2.4.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.4.3 Serial port 2 (COM2) signal selector (JRI2) +5V Ring* +12V * Default 2.4.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.4.5 AT/ ATX power Input selector (JAT/ATX) AT* ATX * Default 2.4.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.4.6.1 Signal Description –AT/ATX mode & Input power type Input power type Power-ON Mode Description AT Mode (JAT/ATX) Use AT type power input, and set the board in AT mode. AT Type (DCIN) ATX Mode (JAT/ATX) Use AT type power input, and set the board in ATX mode. AT Mode (JAT/ATX) Use ATX type power input, and set the board in AT mode. ATX Type (PWR_SB) ATX Mode (JAT/ATX) Use ATX type power input, and set the board in ATX mode.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.4.7 ErP Power saving mode selector (JDEEPS5) DEEPS5=0* DEEPS5=1 Signal PIN DEEPS5_SEL 1 GND 2 * Default 2.4.7.1 ErP Power saving mode selector setting details Settings Description DEEPS5=0 System will not enter deep S5 state after AC power on, it remains in normal ACPI S5 state. DEEPS5=1 System will enter deep S5 state 6 sec after AC power on.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.4.8 Touch selector (JTSEL) 4/8W* 5W JTOUCH * Default 4-WIRE 5-WIRE Signal PIN CSENSE 2 CY- 1 8-WIRE (5~8) (4~8) (1~8) 1 N/A N/A Right Sense 2 N/A N/A Left Sense 3 N/A N/A Bottom Sense 4 N/A Sense Top Sense 5 Right LR Right Excite 6 Left LL Left Excite 7 Bottom UR Bottom Excite 8 Top UL Top Excite 9 GND GND GND 2.4.
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ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.4.11 Serial port 1 in RS-422/485 mode (J422/485) Signal 2.4.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.4.13 LCD backlight brightness adjustment (JVR) Signal PIN GND 3 LVDS_BLKT_CTRL 2 +5V 1 Variation Resistor (Recommended: 4.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.4.14 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) Signal PIN +5V 5 BRIADJ 4 BKLEN 3 GND 2 +12V 1 Note: For inverters with adjustable Backlight function, it is possible to control the LCD brightness through the VR signal controlled by JVR. Please see the JVR section for detailed circuitry information. 2.4.14.1 Signal Description – LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) Signal Signal Description BRIADJ Vadj = 0.75V ~ 4.25V (Recommended: 4.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.4.15 Serial port 2 connector (JCOM2) Signal PIN PIN Signal DCD 1 2 RXD TXD 3 4 DTR 6 DSR GND 2.4.
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ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.4.18 2.4.19 Miscellaneous setting connector (JFP) Signal PIN PIN Signal GND 10 9 CASEOPEN# +3.3V 8 7 HD_LED# PWR_LED# 6 5 3.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.4.20 Low pin count interface connector (JLPC) Signal 2.4.21 PIN PIN Signal LPC_LDRQ# 14 13 +5V GND 12 11 +5V GND 10 9 LPC_SERIRQ CLK_JLPC 8 7 LPC_AD3 LPC_FRAME# 6 5 LPC_AD2 A_RST# 4 3 LPC_AD1 +3.3V 2 1 LPC_AD0 SPI connector (JSPI) Signal PIN PIN Signal +3.
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ECM-A50M User’s Manual 2.4.23 USB connector 0 & 1/ 4 & 5/ 2 & 3 (JUSB1/2/3) JUSB1 JUSB2 JUSB3 Signal PIN PIN Signal +5V 1 2 GND N1/ N3/ N5 3 4 GND P1/ P3/ P5 5 6 P0/ P2/P4 GND 7 8 N0/ N2/N4 GND 9 10 +5V 2.4.
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ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.1 Introduction The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. In this following chapter will describe how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be changed. 3.2 Starting Setup The AMI BIOS™ is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. The BIOS reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.3 Using Setup In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press to select, use the PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press for help and press to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program using the keyboard.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.4 Getting Help Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press or the F1 key again. 3.5 In Case of Problems If, after making and saving system changes with Setup, you discover that your computer no longer is able to boot, the AMI BIOS supports an override to the CMOS settings which resets your system to its defaults.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6 BIOS setup Once you enter the AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept and enter the sub-menu. 3.6.1 Main Menu This section allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer and set the system clock. 3.6.1.1 System Language Use this option to select system language 3.6.1.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.2 Advanced BIOS settings This section allows you to configure your CPU and other system devices for basic operation through the following sub-menus. Item Launch PXE OpROM Launch Storage OpROM Options Disabled, Enabled Disabled, Enabled Description Enable or disable Boot Option for Legacy Network Devices Enable or disable Boot Option for Legacy Mass storage devices With Option ROM.
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ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.2.1.1 PCI Express Settings Item Relaxed Ordering Extended Tag No Snoop Maximum Payload Maximum Read Request Options Description Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto 128 bytes 256 bytes 512 bytes 1024 bytes 2048 bytes 4096 bytes Auto 128 bytes 256 bytes 512 bytes 1024 bytes 2048 bytes 4096 bytes Enables or Disables PCI Express Device Relaxed ordering. If Enabled, allows Device to use 8-bit Tag field as a requester.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual Link Training Retry Disabled 2 3 5 Link Training Timeout (uS) 1~100 Unpopulated Links Keep Link ON Disable Link 46 ECM-A50M User’s Manual Defines number of Retry Attempts software will take to retrain the link if previous training attempt was unsuccessful. Defines number of Microseconds software will wait before polling “Link Training” bit in Link Status register. Value ranges from 1 to 100 uS.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.2.2 ACPI Settings You can use this item to set up ACPI Configuration. Item Options Description Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Disabled, Enabled Enable Hibernation Disabled, Enabled ACPI Sleep State Suspend Disabled, S3 (Suspend to RAM) Lock Legacy Resources Disabled, Enabled Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may be not effective with some OS.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.2.3 CPU Configuration Use the CPU configuration menu to view detailed CPU specification and configure the CPU.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.2.3.1 Node 0 Information 3.6.2.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.2.5 USB Configuration The USB configuration menu is used to read USB configuration information and configure USB. Item Options Legacy USB support Enabled Disabled Auto ECHI hand-off Enabled Disabled USB transfer time-out Device reset time-out Device power-up delay Device power-up delay in seconds JetFlashTranscend 4GB 1100 50 ECM-A50M User’s Manual 1sec / 5sec 10sec / 20sec 10sec / 20sec 30sec / 40sec Auto Manual Description Enables Legacy USB support.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.2.6 H/W Monitor The H/W Monitor shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.2.7 Super IO Configuration You can use this item to set up or change the Super IO configuration for FDD controllers, parallel ports and serial ports. Please refer to 3.6.2.7.1 and 3.6.2.7.2 for more information.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.2.7.1 Serial Port 0 Configuration Item Serial Port Change Settings Option Enabled, Disabled Auto IO=3F8h; IRQ=4, IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 Description Use the Serial port option to enable or disable the serial port. Use the change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.2.7.2 Serial Port 1 Configuration Item Serial Port Change Settings Serial Port2 232/422/485 54 ECM-A50M User’s Manual Option Enabled, Disabled Auto IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 RS232, RS422, RS485 Description Use the Serial port option to enable or disable the serial port.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.3 Advanced Chipset Features 3.6.3.
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ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.3.1.2 Memory configuration Item Integrated graphics Bank Interleaving IOMMU Mode Memory Clock Memory Clear Option Auto Disabled Forced Enabled Disabled Disabled 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Auto 400MHz 533MHz 667MHz Cleared Not cleared Description Enables Integrated Graphics controller Enables or disables Bank interleaving IOMMU is supported on LINUX based systems to convert 32bit I/O to 64bit MMIO. This option allows User to select different Memory Clock.
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ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.3.3.1 SB SATA Configuration Item OnChip SATA Type SATA Force Raid OnChip IDE mode SATA IDE Combined Mode Combined Mode Option SATA ESP on PORT0/1/2/3/4/5 SATA Power on PORT0/1/2/3/4/5 Option Native IDE AHCI Legacy IDE No Function Force Raid Legacy Mode Native Mode Enabled Disabled SATA as primary SATA as secondary Enabled Disabled Enabled Power down Description Native IDE /n RAID /n AHCI /n AHCI / n Legacy IDE /n IDEAHCI /n HyperFlash.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.3.3.2 SB USB Configuration Item USB PORT 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 USB Device Wakeup From S3 or S4 3.6.3.3.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual Item HD Audio Azalia Device HD Onboard PIN Config Azalia Front Panel SDIN0/1/2/3 Pin Config Azalia Snoop 3.6.4 Option Auto Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto Disabled GPIO Azalia Enabled Disabled Description HD Audio Azalia Device Configuration HD Onboard PIN Configuration Azalia Front Panel Configuration SDIN0/1/2/3 Pin Configuration Azalia Snoop Configuration Boot Use Boot menu to set system boot options.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual Upon request Always GateA20 Active Option ROM Messages Interrupt 19 Capture Boot Option #1/2 3.6.5 UPON REQUEST –GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. ALWAYS- do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB Force BIOS Set display mode for Option ROM Keep current Enabled Enabled: allows Option ROMs to Disabled trap Int 19 Sets the system boot order Security Use the Security menu to set system and user password. 3.6.5.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.6 Save & Exit 3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Exit Use the save changes and reset option to save the changes made to the BIOS options and to exit the BIOS configuration setup program.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Exit Use the Discard changes and Exit option to exit the system without saving the changes made to the BIOS configuration setup program. 3.6.6.3 Save Changes and Reset Any changes made to BIOS settings are stored in NVRAM. The setup program then exits and reboots the controller.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.6.4 Discard Changes and Reset Any changes made to BIOS settings during this session of the BIOS setup program are discarded. The setup program then exits and reboots the controller. 3.6.6.5 Save Changes Changes made to BIOS settings during this session are committed to NVRAM. The setup program remains active, allowing further changes.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.6.6 Discard Changes Any changes made to BIOS settings during this session of the BIOS setup program are discarded. The BIOS setup continues to be active. 3.6.6.7 Restore Defaults This option restores all BIOS settings to the factory default. This option is useful if the controller exhibits unpredictable behavior due to an incorrect or inappropriate BIOS setting.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.6.8 Save as user defaults This option saves a copy of the current BIOS settings as the User Defaults. This option is useful for preserving custom BIOS setup configurations. 3.6.6.9 Restore as user defaults This option restores all BIOS settings to the user defaults. This option is useful for restoring previously preserved custom BIOS setup configurations.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 3.6.6.10 Boot override This option lists all possible bootable devices and allows the user to override the Boot Option Priorities list for the current boot. If no changes have been made to the BIOS setup options, the system will continue booting to the selected device without first rebooting. If BIOS setup options have been changed and saved, a reboot will be required and the boot override selection will not be valid.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 4. Drivers Installation Note: Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 4.1 Install Audio Driver (For Realtek ALC892) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left,. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 2000 operation system. Step 2. Select Next to the next step. Step 1. Locate 「\Audio\Realtek \ALC892\setup.exe」. Step 3. Select Next to the next step.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 4.2 Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek 8111E) Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to DVD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operation system. Step 3. Click Install to run the installation. Step 1. Locate 「Realtek\8111E」and choose your system OS. Step 4.
ECM-A50M User’s Manual 4.3 Install Display Driver (For AMD Fusion Accelerated Processors) Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to DVD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operation system. Step 4. Click Next. Step 2. Choose language, Click Next. Step 3. Click Install to begin installation.
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