ECM-KA AMD G-Series SoC Platform 3.5” Micro Module User’s manual 2nd Ed – 29 October 2013 Part No.
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ECM-KA User’s Manual Content 1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 8 1.1 Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... 8 1.2 Packing List .................................................................................................... 8 1.3 Document Amendment History....................................................................... 9 1.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 2.4.22 LVDS connector (JLVDS1).................................................................... 33 2.4.23 On-board box header for USB2.0 (JUSB1) ........................................... 34 2.4.24 2.4.25 2.4.26 On-board box header for USB2.0 (JUSB2) ........................................... 34 On-board box header for USB2.0 (JUSB3) ........................................... 35 PS/2 keyboard & mouse connector (JKBMS) ........................................ 35 3. BIOS Setup ...
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.3.3.2 Socket 0 Information ............................................................... 60 3.6.4 Boot ..................................................................................................... 61 3.6.4.1 CSM16 Parameters ................................................................ 62 3.6.4.2 CSM Parameters .................................................................... 63 3.6.5 Security ..........................................................................
ECM-KA 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-KA User’s Manual 1.4 Manual Objectives This manual describes in detail the Avalue Technology ECM-KA 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 interface with ECM-KA series or change the standard configurations.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 1.5 System Specifications System CPU On board AMD Embedded G-Series BGA SoC BIOS AMI uEFI BIOS, 32Mbit SPI Flash ROM System Chipset I/O Chip AMD SoC APU integrated chips ITE8518VG System Memory 1 x 204-pin s DDR3 SODIMM up to 8GB DDR3 1600 SDRAM SSD 1 x CompactFlash Type I/II socket (support InnoDisk CF-SATA) Watchdog Timer H/W Status Monitor Expansion H/W Reset, 1sec. – 65535sec.
ECM-KA User’s Manual Mechanical & Environmental Power Requirement +12V~+26V Power Type ACPI Operating Temp. Storage Temp. AT/ATX Single power ATX Support S0,S3,S5 ACPI 3.0 Compliant 0°C ~ 60°C -40°C ~ 75°C Operating Humidity 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Size (L x W) Weight 5.7" x 4" (146mm x 101mm) 0.44lbs (0.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 1.6 Architecture Overview – Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of ECM-KA.
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ECM-KA 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 SODIMM 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-KA User’s Manual 2.2.1 Main Memory ECM-KA provides one 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM socket, supports up to 8GB DDR3L 1600 SDRAM. SODIMM (Rear side) Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing SODIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the board and the components. Locate the SODIMM socket on the board. Hold two edges of the SODIMM module carefully. Keep away of touching its connectors.
ECM-KA User’s Manual in one direction. To remove the SODIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the SODIMM module. Note: (1) Please do not change any DDR3 SDRAM parameter in BIOS setup to increase your system’s performance without acquiring technical information in advance. (2) Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional boards.
ECM-KA 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-KA User’s Manual HDMI1 HDMI connector J422/1 COM 1 RS-422-485 mode 2 x 3 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm JAUDIO1 Audio connector 2 x 6 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm JBKL1 LCD inverter connector 5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm COM1 Serial port 1 connector D-sub 9-pin, male JCOM2 Serial port 2 connector 2 x 5 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm DIO1 General purpose I/O connector 2 x 6 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm JFP1 Miscellaneous setting connector 2 x 5 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm JLPC1 Low pin count connector 7 x 2 header, pitch 2.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors 2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JPCMOS1) Normal* CMOS Clear * Default 2.4.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 2.4.3 LCD backlight brightness adjustment (JVR1) PWM mode* DC mode * Default 2.4.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 2.4.5 COM 1 pin 9 signal select (JRI1) +5V Ring* +12V * Default 2.4.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 2.4.7 Battery connector (BAT1) Signal PIN GND 2 +3.3V 1 2.4.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 2.4.9 System fan connector (SYS_FAN1) Signal PIN GND 1 +12V 2 EC_TACH1 3 FAN_PWM1 4 2.4.10 COM 1 RS-422-485 mode (J422/1) Signal PIN PIN Signal 485TX.RX-/422TX- 2 1 422RX+ 485TX.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 2.4.11 LCD inverter connector (JBKL1) Signal PIN +12V 1 GND 2 BKLEN 3 BRIADJ 4 +5V 5 2.4.12 Low pin count connector (JLPC1) Signal PIN PIN Signal LPC_AD0 1 2 +3.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 2.4.13 Audio connector (JAUDIO1) Signal PIN PIN FRONT-L-OUT 1 2 FRONT-R-OUT GND 3 4 GND LINE1-L-IN 5 6 LINE1-R-IN MIC1-L-IN 7 8 MIC1-R-IN LINE1-JD 9 10 FRONT-JD GND 11 12 MIC1-JD 2.4.13.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 2.4.14 Serial port 2 connector (JCOM2) Signal 2.4.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 2.4.16 Miscellaneous setting connector (JFP1) Signal PIN 1 PWBT 2 3 RST# 4 PWR-LED- 5 PWR-LED+ 6 HDD-LED+ 7 HDD-LED- 8 9 COPEN# 10 2.4.17 SPI connector (JSPI1) 30 ECM-KA User’s Manual Signal PIN PIN Signal +3.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 2.4.18 EC_Program (EC_SPI1) Signal PIN PIN Signal +VSPI_EC 1 2 GND EC_FSCE# 3 4 EC_FSCK EC_FMISO 5 6 EC_FMOSI EC_HOLD# 7 2.4.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 2.4.20 HDD power connector (HD_PWR1) Signal PIN +5V 4 +5V 3 GND 2 GND 1 2.4.
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ECM-KA User’s Manual 2.4.23 On-board box header for USB2.0 (JUSB1) Signal PIN PIN Signal +5V 1 2 +5V USB_PN_Z_1 3 4 USB_PN_Z_0 USB_PP_Z_1 5 6 USB_PP_Z_0 GND 7 8 GND GND 9 10 GND 2.4.24 On-board box header for USB2.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 2.4.25 On-board box header for USB2.0 (JUSB3) Signal PIN PIN Signal +5V 1 2 +5V USB_PN_Z_4 3 4 USB_PN_Z_5 USB_PP_Z_4 5 6 USB_PP_Z_5 GND 7 8 GND GND 9 10 GND 2.4.
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ECM-KA 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 NVRAM and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it.
ECM-KA 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-KA 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 NVRAM settings which resets your system to its defaults.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6 BIOS setup Once you enter the Aptio 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 This option allows choosing the system default language. 3.6.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.2 Advanced Menu This section allows you to configure your CPU and other system devices for basic operation through the following sub-menus. 3.6.2.1 PCI Subsystem Settings Item PCI Latency Timer Options 32 PCI Bus Clocks[Default], 64 PCI Bus Clocks Description Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 96 PCI Bus Clocks 128 PCI Bus Clocks 160 PCI Bus Clocks 192 PCI Bus Clocks 224 PCI Bus Clocks 248 PCI Bus Clocks VGA Palette Snoop Disabled[Default], Enabled Enables or Disables VGA Registers Snooping. PERR# Generation Disabled[Default], Enabled Enable or Disable PCI Device to Generate PERR#. SERR# Generation Disabled[Default], Enabled Enable or Disable PCI Device to Generate SERR#. PCI Express Settings Change PCI Express Devices Settings. 3.6.2.1.
ECM-KA User’s Manual Maximum Payload Maximum Read Request ASPM Support Auto[Default] 128 Bytes 256 Bytes 512 Bytes 1024 Bytes 2048 Bytes 4096 Bytes Auto[Default] 128 Bytes 256 Bytes 512 Bytes 1024 Bytes 2048 Bytes 4096 Bytes Disabled[Default] Auto Force L0s Set Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to select the value. Set Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allow System BIOS to select the value.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.2.2 S5 RTC Wake Settings Item Options Wake system with Fixed Time Disabled[Default], Enabled 3.6.2.3 APCI Settings 44 ECM-KA User’s Manual Description Enable or disable System wake on alarm event. When enabled, System will wake on the hr::min::sec specified.
ECM-KA User’s Manual Item Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Options Disabled[Default], Enabled Enable Hibernation Disabled, Enabled[Default] APCI Sleep State Suspend Disabled S3 only(Suspend to RAM)[Default] Lock Legacy Resources DeepS5 Disabled[Default], Enabled Disabled[Default] Enabled Description 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-KA User’s Manual PPC Adjustment PState 0[Default] PState 1 PState 2 PState 3 PState 4 PState 5 PState 6 PState 7 Provide to adjust _PPC object. NX Mode Disabled, Enabled[Default] Enable/disable No-execute page protection Function. SVM Mode Disabled, Enabled[Default] Enable/disable CPU Virtualization. C6 Mode Disabled, Enabled[Default] Enable/disable C6. CPB Mode Auto Disabled[Default] Enable/disable CPB.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.2.5 IDE Configuration 3.6.2.6 USB Configuration The USB Configuration menu helps read USB information and configures USB settings. Item Options Legacy USB Support Enabled[Default] Disabled Auto USB3.0 Support Enabled[Default] Disabled Description Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. Enable/Disable USB3.0 (XHCI) Controller support.
ECM-KA User’s Manual XHCI Hand-off Enabled[Default] Disabled EHCI Hand-off Enabled Disabled[Default] USB Mass Storage Driver Support USB transfer time-out Device reset time-out Enabled[Default] Disabled 1 sec 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec[Default] 10 sec 20 sec[Default] 30 sec 40 sec Device power-up delay Auto[Default] Manual JetFlashTranscend 4GB 1100 Auto[Default] Floppy Forced FDD Hard Disk CD-ROM 3.6.2.
ECM-KA User’s Manual Item SMART Self Test Options Disabled, Enabled[Default] Description Run SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. 3.6.2.8 Super IO Configuration You can use this item to set up or change the Super IO configuration for serial ports. Please refer to 3.6.2.9.1 and 3.6.2.9.2 for more information. Item Option Description Serial Port 0 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA). Serial Port 1 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMB).
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.2.8.1 Serial Port 0 Configuration Item Serial Port Change Settings Serial Port 232/422/485 50 ECM-KA User’s Manual Option Enabled[Default] Disabled Auto[Default] IO=3F8h; IRQ=4, IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 RS232[Default], RS422, RS485 Description Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Select an optimal setting for Super IO device. Change the Serial Port mode.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.2.8.2 Serial Port 1 Configuration Item Serial Port Change Settings Option Enabled[Default] Disabled Description Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM). Auto[Default] IO=2F8h; IRQ=3 IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.2.9 H/W Monitor Item Smart Fan Function Description Enable or Disable Smart Fan. 3.6.2.10 UEFI PXE Item UEFI PXE Driver 52 ECM-KA User’s Manual Options Enabled Disabled[Default] Description Enable/Disable UEFI PXE Driver.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.2.11 Network Stack Item Network Stack Options Enabled Disabled[Default] Description Enable/Disable UEFI network stack.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.3 Chipset 3.6.3.1 GFX Configuration Item Primary Video Device 54 ECM-KA User’s Manual Option IGD Video[Default] NB PCIe Slot Video Description Select Primary Video Device That BIOS Will Use To For Output.
ECM-KA User’s Manual Integrated Graphics PSPP Policy CH7511 EDID Panel Option Backlight brightness LVDS Back Light PWM Frequency DP0 Output Mode DP1 Output Mode Auto[Default] Disabled Force Disabled Performance Balanced-High Balanced-Low[Default] Power Saving 1024x768 24/1 800x600 18/1 1024x768 18/1 [Default] 1366x768 18/1 1024x600 18/1 1280x800 18/1 1920x1200 24/2 640x480 18/1 800x480 18/1 1920x1080 18/2 1280x1024 24/2 1440x900 18/2 1600x1200 24/2 1366x768 24/1 1920x1080 24/2 1680x1050 24/2 0% 25% 50
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.3.2 South Bridge 3.6.3.2.1 SB SATA Configuration Item OnChip SATA Channel1 Option Enabled[Default] Disabled OnChip SATA Type Native IDE[Default] AHCI Legacy IDE OnChip IDE Mode Legacy Mode 56 ECM-KA User’s Manual Description OnChip SATA Channel1. Native IDE /n RAID /n Legacy IDE -> AHCI /n HyperFlash. OnChip IDE Mode.
ECM-KA User’s Manual SATA IDE Combined Mode Native Mode Enabled[Default] Disabled SATA IDE Combined Mode. 3.6.3.2.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.3.2.3 SB HD Azalia Configuration Item HD Audio Azalia Device HDMI codec Azalia Snoop Audio verb-table 58 ECM-KA User’s Manual Option Auto Enabled[Default] Disabled Enabled[Default] Disabled Enabled Disabled[Default] Sense[Default] Non-Sense Description HD Audio Azalia Device. HDMI codec. Azalia Snoop. Audio verb-table option.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.3.3 North Bridge Item Option Auto[Default] 800Mhz 1066Mhz 1333Mhz 1600Mhz 1866Mhz Memory Clock Memory Clear Not Cleared Cleared[Default] Description This Option Allows User to select different Memory Clock. Default value is 800Mhz. Memory Clear functionality control. 3.6.3.3.
ECM-KA User’s Manual Item Memory Hole Remapping Option Enabled[Default] Disabled Bank Interleaving Enabled Disabled[Default] Memory Hole 15MB-16MB Enabled Disabled[Default] 3.6.3.3.2 Socket 0 Information 60 ECM-KA User’s Manual Description Memory Hole Remapping. Bank Interleaving. Memory Hole 15MB-16MB for some ISA expansion cards.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.4 Boot Item Option Setup Prompt Timeout 1~ 65535 Bootup NumLock State Quiet Boot Fast Boot Boot Option #1/2 CSM16 Parameters CSM parameters On[Default] Off Disabled[Default] Enabled Disabled[Default] Enabled Description Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.4.1 CSM16 Parameters Item Option GateA20 Active Upon Request[Default] Always Option ROM Messages Force BIOS[Default] Keep Current Set display mode for Option ROM. INT19 Trap Response Immediate[Default] Postponed BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM: IMMEDIATE – execute the trap right away; POSTPONED – execute the trap during legacy boot. 62 ECM-KA User’s Manual Description UPON REQUEST – GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.4.2 CSM Parameters Item Launch CSM Boot option filter Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch Storage OpROM policy Launch Video OpROM policy Other PCI device ROM priority Option Disabled Enabled[Default] UEFI and Legacy[Default] Legacy only UEFI only Do not launch[Default] UEFI only Legacy only Do not launch UEFI only Legacy only[Default] Do not launch UEFI only Legacy only[Default] UEFI OpROM[Default] Legacy OpROM Description This option controls if CSM will be alaunched.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.5 Security Administrator Password Set setup Administrator Password User Password Set User Password 3.6.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after saving the changes. 3.6.6.2 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. 3.6.6.3 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. 3.6.6.
ECM-KA 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. USB 3.0 ports would not be activated unless USB 3.0 driver is loaded in Windows. In order to facilitate USB 3.0 ports, no matter in a system or single board, please attach either PS2 keyboard/mouse or USB 2.0 keyboard/mouse to on-board USB 2.0 pin header in advance in order to install chip driver (USB 3.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 4.1 Install VGA/Chipset Driver 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, or link to \VGA\ECM-KA_VGA. Step 3. Click Yes to complete setup. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows Windows 7 operation system. Step 1. Click Next to continue installation. Step 2.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 4.2 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, or link to \Driver_Audio\Realtek\ALC892\ECM-KA_Audio. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 7 operation system. Step 1. Click Yes to continue setup. Step 2. Click Install to complete the setup.
ECM-KA User’s Manual 4.3 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, or link to \Driver_Gigabit\Realtek 8111E\ECM-KA_LAN. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 7 operation system. Step 3. Click Finish to complete the setup. Step 1. Click Next. Step 2.
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