EPI-LX800 Series AMD Geode GX3 EPIC Module User’s Manual 2nd Ed – 15 October 2009 Part No.
EPI-LX800 Series FCC Statement THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE. (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
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EPI-LX800 Series Contents 1. Getting Started..........................................................................................................10 1.1 Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................10 1.2 Packing List.............................................................................................................10 1.3 Manual Objectives.....................................................................................
User’s Manual 2.4.18 Serial Port 2 Connector (COM2)................................................................................................ 42 2.4.19 System Fan Connector (FAN1) ................................................................................................. 43 2.4.20 CPU Fan Connector (FAN2) ...................................................................................................... 43 2.4.21 Primary IDE Connector (IDE)..............................................
EPI-LX800 Series 5 Measurement Drawing .............................................................................................89 Appendix A: BIOS Revisions ..........................................................................................91 Appendix B: AWARD BIOS POST Messages ................................................................92 Overview............................................................................................................................93 Post Beep ........
User’s Manual 35. Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key. ....................................................................................... 97 36. Keyboard error or no keyboard present. ........................................................................................ 97 37. Manufacturing POST loop.............................................................................................................. 97 38. BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted. ..................................
EPI-LX800 Series 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.
User’s Manual 1.3 Manual Objectives This manual describes in detail the Avalue Technology EPI-LX800 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 EPI-LX800 series or change the standard configurations.
EPI-LX800 Series 1.4 System Specifications System CPU Onboard AMD Geode LX800 @ 0.9 W with 128K L2 Cache BIOS Award 512 KB Flash BIOS System Chipset AMD Geode LX800/CS5536 I/O Chip Winbond W83627HG-AW One 200-pin SODIMM socket supports up to 1 GB DDR 266/333/400 System Memory SDRAM SSD One CompactFlash Type I/II socket Watchdog Timer Reset: 1 sec.~255 min. and 1 sec. or 1 min.
User’s Manual Ethernet Realtek RTL8100C LAN 1 LAN2 Optional Realtek RTL8110S Gigabit LAN Realtek RTL8100C 100Base-Tx Fast Ethernet compatible: Realtek RTL8100C Ethernet Interface 1000Base-T Fast Ethernet compatible: Realtek RTL8110S Mechanical & Environmental Power Requirement +12 V @ 0.91 A (with AMD LX700 433 MHz & 512 MB DDR SDRAM) Power Type ATX Operation Temperature 0~60oC (32~140o F) Operating Humidity 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Size ( L x W ) 4.5" x 6.
EPI-LX800 Series 1.5 Architecture Overview 1.5.1 Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EPI-LX800. The following sections provide detail information about the functions provided onboard.
User’s Manual 1.5.2 AMD Geode GX3 & CS5536 The AMD Geode™ GX3 processors are integrated x86 processors specifically designed to power embedded devices for entertainment, education, and business. Serving the needs of consumers and business professionals alike, it’s an excellent solution for embedded applications, such as thin clients, interactive set-top boxes, single board computers, and mobile computing devices. GX3 Processor General Features: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0.
EPI-LX800 Series GeodeLink™ Memory Controller • High bandwidth packetized uni-directional bus for internal peripherals • Standardized protocol to allow variants of products to be developed by adding or removing modules • GeodeLink Control Processor (GLCP) for diagnostics and scan control • Dual GeodeLink Interface Units (GLIUs) for device interconnect GeodeLink™ Memory Controller • Integrated memory controller for low latency to CPU and on-chip peripherals • 64-bit wide DDR SDRAM bus operating frequency:
User’s Manual Video Processor Supports video scaling, mixing and VOP • Hardware video up/down scalar • Graphics/video alpha blending and color key muxing • Digital VOP (SD and HD) or TFT outputs • Legacy RGB mode • VOP supports SD and HD 480p, 480i, 720p, and 1080i • VESA 1.1, 2.0 and BT.601 24-bit (out only), BT.656 compliant GeodeLink™ PCI Bridge • PCI 2.2 compliant • 3.3V signaling and 3.
EPI-LX800 Series The Geode CS5536 companion device incorporates many I/O functions, including some found in typical superI/O chips, simplifying many system designs. Since the graphics subsystem is entirely contained in the Geode GX3 processor, system interconnect is simplified. The device contains state-of-the-art power management that enables systems, especially battery powered systems, to significantly reduce power consumption.
User’s Manual 1.5.3 Realtek ALC203 Audio Codec The ALC203 is a 20-bit DAC and 18-bit ADC full-duplex AC'97 2.3 compatible stereo audio CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems, including host/soft audio, and AMR/CNR based designs. The ALC203 incorporates proprietary converter technology to achieve a high SNR (greater than 100 dB), sensing logics for device reporting, and a Universal Audio Jack® for improved user convenience.
EPI-LX800 Series 1.5.4 Ethernet 1.5.4.1 Realtek RTL8100C Ethernet Controller The Realtek RTL8100(L) is a highly integrated and cost-effective single-chip Fast Ethernet controller that provides 32-bit performance, PCI bus master capability, and full compliance with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T specifications and IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Flow Control.
User’s Manual PCI Vital Product Data (VPD) is also supported to provide the information that uniquely identifies hardware (i.e., the OEM brand name of RTL8101L LAN card). The information may consist of part number, serial number, and other detailed information. To provide cost down support, the RTL8101L is capable of using a 25MHz crystal or OSC as its internal clock source. The RTL8101L keeps network maintenance costs low and eliminates usage barriers.
EPI-LX800 Series In addition to the ACPI feature, the RTL8110SC(L) support remote wake-up (including AMD Magic Packet, Re-LinkOk, and Microsoft® Wake-up frame) in both ACPI and APM (Advanced Power Management) environments. The LWAKE pin provides four different output signals including active high, active low, positive pulse, and negative pulse. The versatility of the LWAKE pin provides motherboards with Wake-On-LAN (WOL) functionality. To support WOL from a deep power down state (e.g. D3cold, i.e.
User’s Manual 1.5.6 Winbond W83627HG-AW The W83627HG is made to fully comply with Microsoft PC98 and PC99 Hardware Design Guide. Moreover W83627HG is made to meet the specification of PC98/PC99's requirement in the power management: ACPI and DPM (Device Power Management). The W83627HG contains a game port and a MIDI port. The game port is designed to support 2 joysticks and can be applied to all standard PC game control devices, They are very important for a entertainment or consumer computer.
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EPI-LX800 Series 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.
User’s Manual 2.2.1 Main Memory ECM-3525 provides one 200-pin SODIMM sockets to support DDR SDRAM. The total maximum memory size is 1 GB. SODIMM1 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 both the board and the components.
EPI-LX800 Series • • • • Locate the DIMM socket on the board. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully. Keep away of touching its connectors. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot. Firmly press the modules into the socket automatically snaps into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fit in one direction.
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.
EPI-LX800 Series Connectors Label Function CN1 ATX power connector CN2 Parallel port connector CN3 PCI-104 connector CN4 4/5/8-wire touch screen connector (Optional) CN5 RJ-45 Ethernet / USB 2 & 3 connector CN6 RJ-45 Ethernet / USB 0 & 1 connector CN7 Audio connector Phone jack x 3 CN8 VGA connector D-sub 15-pin, female COM1 Serial port 1 connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm COM2 Serial port 2 connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm FAN1 System fan connector 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.
User’s Manual 2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors 2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT) Protect* Clear CMOS * Default 2.4.2 PCI-104 Voltage Select (JP2) +5V* +3.
EPI-LX800 Series 2.4.3 COM1 Pin 9 Signal Select (JP3) +5V Ring* +12V * Default 2.4.
User’s Manual 2.4.5 Speaker/Headphone Audio Output Select (JP6) Speaker* Headphone * Default 2.4.
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User’s Manual 2.4.8 AT/ATX Power Select (SW2) (Bit 6) ATX AT* * Default 2.4.
EPI-LX800 Series 2.4.10 Parallel Port Connector (CN2) Signal PIN PIN Signal STB# 1 2 AFD# PD0 3 4 ERR# PD1 5 6 INIT PD2 7 8 SLIN# PD3 9 10 GND PD4 11 12 GND PD5 13 14 GND PD6 15 16 GND PD7 17 18 GND ACK# 19 20 GND BUSY 21 22 GND PE 23 24 GND SLCT 25 26 GND 2.4.10.1 Signal Description – Parallel Port Connector (CN2) Signal PD [7:0] Signal Description Parallel data bus from PC board to printer.
User’s Manual 2.4.11 4/5/8-Wire Touch Screen Connector (CN4) (Optional) 2.4.12 PIN 4-Wire 5-Wire 8-Wire 1 NA NA Right Sense 2 NA NA Left Sense 3 NA NA Bottom Sense 4 NA 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 RJ-45 Ethernet / USB 2 & 3, 0 & 1 Connectors (CN5, CN6) Port CN6 Description Allows connection to a Local RJ-45 Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. CN5 2.4.13 USB 2.
EPI-LX800 Series 2.4.14 VGA Connector (CN8) Signal RED PIN Signal 6 GND 1 11 7 GREEN 2 GND 12 8 BLUE 3 13 4 5 HSYNC VCC 14 10 GND DAT GND 9 NC NC VSYNC GND 15 DCK 2.4.14.1 Signal Description – VGA Connector (CN8) Signal Signal Description HSYNC CRT horizontal synchronisation output. VSYNC CRT vertical synchronisation output. DCK DAT RED GREEN BLUE 38 Display Data Channel Clock. Used as clock signal to/from monitors with DDC interface. Display Data Channel Data.
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User’s Manual 2.4.17.1 Signal Description – Serial Port 1 Connector (COM1) Signal Signal Description TxD Serial output. This signal sends serial data to the communication link. The signal is set to a marking state on hardware reset when the transmitter is empty or when loop mode operation is initiated. RxD Serial input. This signal receives serial data from the communication link. DTR Data Terminal Ready.
EPI-LX800 Series 2.4.18 Serial Port 2 Connector (COM2) Signal PIN PIN Signal DCD 1 2 RxD TxD 3 4 DTR GND 5 6 DSR RTS 7 8 CTS RI 9 10 NC 2.4.18.1 Signal Description – Serial Port 2 Connector (COM2) Signal Signal Description Serial output. This signal sends serial data to the communication link. The signal is TxD set to a marking state on hardware reset when the transmitter is empty or when loop mode operation is initiated. RxD DTR DSR RTS CTS DCD RI 42 Serial input.
User’s Manual 2.4.19 System Fan Connector (FAN1) Signal PIN TAC 3 +12V 2 GND 1 2.4.19.1 Signal Description – System Fan Connector (FAN1) Signal TAC 2.4.20 Signal Description Fan speed monitor CPU Fan Connector (FAN2) Signal PIN TAC 3 +12V 2 GND 1 2.4.20.
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User’s Manual 2.4.21.1 Signal Description – Primary IDE Connector (IDE) The IDE interface supports PIO modes 0 to 4 and Bus Master IDE. Data transfer rates up to 100 MB/Sec is possible. Signal DA [2:0] DCS1#, DCS3# D [15:0] IOR# IOW# IORDY Signal Description IDE Address Bits. These address bits are used to access a register or data port in a device on the IDE bus. IDE Chip Selects. The chip select signals are used to select the command block registers in an IDE device.
EPI-LX800 Series 2.4.22 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) Signal PIN +12V 1 GND 2 ENBKL 3 VR 4 +5V 5 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. 2.4.22.1 Signal Description – LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) Signal Signal Description VR Vadj = 0.75V ~ 4.25V (Recommended: 4.
User’s Manual 2.4.23 CD-ROM Audio Input Connector (JCD) Signal PIN NC 1 CD_L 2 GND 3 CD_R 4 2.4.23.
EPI-LX800 Series 2.4.24 General Purpose Input/Output Connector (JDIO) Signal PIN PIN Signal GPO20 1 2 GPI10 GPO21 3 4 GPI11 GPO22 5 6 GPI12 GPO23 7 8 GPI13 GPO30 9 10 GPI14 GPO31 11 12 GPI15 GPO32 13 14 GPI16 GPO33 15 16 GPI17 SMB_CLK 17 18 SMB_DATA GND 19 20 +5V 2.4.24.1 Signal Description – General Purpose Input/Output Connector (JDIO) Signal GPO[20:23], GPO[30:33] GPI[10:17] Signal Description General Purpose Output Data port 2 & 3 for bit 0 to Bit 3.
User’s Manual 2.4.25 IrDA Connector (JIR) Signal PIN +5V 1 NC 2 IRRX 3 GND 4 IRTX 5 2.4.25.
EPI-LX800 Series 2.4.26 18-bit LVDS Connector (JLVDS) Signal PIN PIN Signal +5V 2 1 +3.3V +5V 4 3 2 +3.3V 2 I C_DAT 6 5 I C_CLK GND 8 7 GND Txout0 10 9 Txout1 Txout0# 12 11 Txout1# GND 14 13 GND Txout2 16 15 Txout3 Txout2# 18 17 Txout3# GND 20 19 GND NC 22 21 NC NC 24 23 NC GND 26 25 GND NC 28 27 NC NC 30 29 NC GND 32 31 GND Txclk 34 33 NC Txclk# 36 35 NC GND 38 37 GND +12V 40 39 +12V 2.4.26.
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EPI-LX800 Series 2.4.29 TFT Panel Connector (JTFT) Signal PIN PIN Signal +5V 2 1 +5V GND 4 3 GND +3.3V 6 5 +3.3V GND 8 7 NC P1 10 9 P0 P3 12 11 P2 P5 14 13 P4 P7 16 15 P6 P9 18 17 P8 P11 20 19 P10 P13 22 21 P12 P15 24 23 P14 P17 26 25 P16 P19 28 27 P18 P21 30 29 P20 P23 32 31 P22 GND 34 33 GND FLM 36 35 SHFCLK LP 38 37 M NC 40 39 ENBKL 2.4.29.
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EPI-LX800 Series 2.4.30 LCD Backlight Brightness Adjustment Connector (JVR) Signal PIN +5V 1 VR 2 GND 3 VCC JVR 1 JBKL pin 4 2 3 Variation Resistor (Recommended: 4.7KΩ, >1/16W) 2.4.31 PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Connector (KB/MS) Signal PIN PIN Signal KCLK 6 5 +5V GND 4 3 GND MDAT 2 1 KDAT 2.4.20.
User’s Manual 3 BIOS Setup EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 55
EPI-LX800 Series 3.1 Starting Setup The AwardBIOS™ 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. When it finishes, the BIOS will seek an operating system on one of the disks and then launch and turn control over to the operating system.
User’s Manual 3.2 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.
EPI-LX800 Series • To Display a Sub Menu Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press . A “¾” pointer marks all sub menus. 3.3 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.
User’s Manual 3.5 Main Menu Once you enter the AwardBIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept and enter the sub-menu. Note that a brief description of each highlighted selection appears at the bottom of the screen.
EPI-LX800 Series 3.5.1 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into few categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in each item. 3.5.1.1 Main Menu Selection This reference table shows the selections that you may make on the Main Menu.
User’s Manual 3.5.1.2 IDE Adapter Setup The IDE adapters control the hard disk drive. Use a separate sub menu to configure each hard disk drive. The below Figure will shows the IDE primary master sub menu. Item Options IDE HDD Auto-detection Press Enter IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave None Auto Manual Description Press Enter to auto-detect the HDD on this channel. If detection is successful, it fills the remaining fields on this menu.
EPI-LX800 Series 3.5.2 Advanced BIOS Features This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have the opportunity to select the system’s default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation, shadowing and security. 3.5.2.1 Virus Warning Allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and alarm beep.
User’s Manual SCSI CDROM ZIP100 USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN Disabled SCSI Device CDROM Device ZIP-100 Device USB Floppy Device USB ZIP Device USB CDROM Device USB HDD Device Network Device Disabled any boot device 3.5.2.4 Swap Floppy Drive While system has two floppy drivers installed, this item will be affected. This function is to assign physical drive B to logical drive A. Item Enabled Disabled Description Assign physical drive B to logical drive A No change 3.5.2.
EPI-LX800 Series 3.5.2.9 Security Option Select whether the password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter setup. Item System Setup Description The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. 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 at Main Menu and then you will be asked to enter password.
User’s Manual 3.5.3 Advanced Chipset Features This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and the external cache. It also coordinates communications between the conventional ISA bus and the PCI bus. It must be stated that these items should never need to be altered.
EPI-LX800 Series 3.5.3.3 Refresh Rate This item allows to select refresh rate. The choice: Auto, 15us, 3us, 7us, 31us, 62us, 123us 3.5.3.4 Memory Latencies This item allows to select memory latencies. The choice: Auto, Manual 3.5.3.5 Video Memory Size This item allows to select video memory size. The choices: None M, 8 M, 16 M, 32 M, 64 M, 128 M, 254 M. 3.5.3.6 Output display This item allows to select output display. The choices: Flat Panel, CRT, Panel & CRT 3.5.3.
User’s Manual LP Active Period Active running Free running Latch Pulse is the line pulse or latch pulse for the flat panel data. 3.5.3.8 Onboard Audio This item allows to select onboard audio. The Choices: Enabled, Disabled 3.5.3.9 Onboard USB1.1 This item allows to select onboard USB1.1. The Choices: Enabled, Disabled 3.5.4 Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
EPI-LX800 Series IDE HDD Block Mode 68 Enabled Disabled you disable this BIOS feature, the BIOS will disable DMA transfers for all IDE drives. They will revert to PIO mode transfers. If you enable this BIOS feature, the BIOS will enable DMA transfers for all IDE drives. The proper DMA mode will be detected at boot-up. If the drive does not support DMA transfers, then it will use PIO mode instead. Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write.
User’s Manual 3.5.5 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. 3.5.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type The item allows you to select the suspend type under the ACPI operating system. The choices: S1, S3, S1&S3. 3.5.5.2 Power Management This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving. The choices: Disabled, Legacy, APM, ACPI. 3.5.5.
EPI-LX800 Series The choices: Enable, Disabled. 3.5.5.7 IRQ Wakeup Events The VGA, LPT & COM, HDD & FDD, and PCI master are I/O events which can prevent the system from entering a power saving mode or can awaken the system from such a mode. When an I/O device wants to gain the attention of the operating system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur. When the operating system is ready to respond to the request, it interrupts itself and performs the service.
User’s Manual 3.5.6 PnP / PCI Configuration This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings. 3.5.6.
EPI-LX800 Series enable this when you use a VGA/TV converter. Datatrak, a scuba diving computer interface program for an uwatec dive computer, will refuse to run if pci/vga palette snoop is not enabled. The choices: Enabled, Disabled. 3.5.7 PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, Fan & System.
User’s Manual 3.5.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your system to operate. Press to load the BIOS default values for the most stable, m inimal-performance system operations.
EPI-LX800 Series 3.5.9 Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their needs. Press to load the default values setting for optimal performance system operations.
User’s Manual 3.5.10 Set Supervisor / User Password You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. Supervisor Password: able to enter/change the options of setup menus. User Password: able to enter but no right to change the options of setup menus. Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press . The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory.
EPI-LX800 Series asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password. To disable a password, just press when you are prompted to enter the password. A message will confirm the password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
User’s Manual PASSWORD DISABLED. When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration. Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require the BIOS to request a password every time your system is rebooted. This would prevent unauthorized use of your computer.
EPI-LX800 Series 3.5.12 Exit Without Save Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup, and the system is restarted after exiting.
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.
EPI-LX800 Series 4.1 Install Chipset Driver (For AMD GX3) 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_Chipset\AMD\GX3. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operation system. Step 3. Select Entertainment… to Reinstall Driver. Step1.
User’s Manual Step6. The setup will install automatically. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup.
EPI-LX800 Series 4.2 Install Audio Driver (For AMD GX3) 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\AMD\GX3. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operation system. Step 3. Select Multimedia Audio Controller to Reinstall Driver. Step1.
User’s Manual Step6. Click Continue Anyway to run the installation. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup.
EPI-LX800 Series 4.3 Install Display Driver (For AMD GX3) 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_Video\AMD\GX3. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operation system. Step 3. Select Video Controller (VGA Compatible to Reinstall Driver. Step1.
User’s Manual Step6. Click Continue Anyway to run the installation. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup.
EPI-LX800 Series 4.4 Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek RTL810x, RTL813x Family) 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_Network\Realtek\ RTL810x_813X Family. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operation system. Step 1. Locate 「\Driver_Network\Realtek\ RTL810x_813X Family\Setup.exe」.
User’s Manual 4.5 Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek RTL8110S) 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 D:\Driver_Gigabit\Realtek\ RTL8110S. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operation system. Step 1. Locate 「\Driver_Gigabit\Realtek\ RTL8110S\Setup.exe」. Step 3.
EPI-LX800 Series 4.6 Install Touch Screen Driver (For PenMount DMC9000) 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_ TouchPanel \PenMount\DMC9000. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operation system. Step 1. Locate 「\Driver_TouchPanel \PenMount\DMC9000\WIN2K_XP\ Setup.exe」. Step 2.
User’s Manual 5 Measurement Drawing EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 89
EPI-LX800 Series (Unit: mm) 90 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual
User’s Manual Appendix A: BIOS Revisions BIOS Rev.
EPI-LX800 Series Appendix B: AWARD BIOS POST Messages 92 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual
User’s Manual Overview During the Power On Self-Test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error requiring you to do something to fix, it will either sound a beep code or display a message. If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by: PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE OR PRESS DEL TO ENTER SETUP Post Beep Currently there are two kinds of beep codes in BIOS. This code indicates that a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional information.
EPI-LX800 Series 5. DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY Display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, and then either turn off the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection. 6. DISPLAY TYPE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT Since last powering off the system, the display adapter has been changed.
User’s Manual 12. Invalid EISA Configuration PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY The non-volatile memory containing EISA configuration information was programmed incorrectly or has become corrupt. Re-run EISA configuration utility to correctly program the memory. Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility. 13. KEYBOARD ERROR OR NO KEYBOARD PRESENT Cannot initialize the keyboard.
EPI-LX800 Series 20. PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT This will be displayed at the bottom screen when an error occurs that requires you to reboot. Press any key and the system will reboot. 21. PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI, F2 TO REBOOT When BIOS detects a Non-maskable Interrupt condition during boot, this will allow you to disable the NMI and continue to boot, or you can reboot the system with the NMI enabled. 22. RAM PARITY ERROR - CHECKING FOR SEGMENT ... Indicates a parity error in Random Access Memory. 23.
User’s Manual 27. Wrong Board In Slot PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY The board ID does not match the ID stored in the EISA non-volatile memory. Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility. 28. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) → Unable to reset floppy subsystem. 29. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) → Floppy Type dismatch. 30. Hard Disk(s) fail (80) → HDD reset failed. 31.
EPI-LX800 Series 40. POST Codes Please take reference to Phoenix-Award website for the latest post codes. http://www.phoenix.com/en/Customer+Services/BIOS/AwardBIOS/Award+Error+Codes.ht m 40.1 Normal POST Code Note: EISA POST codes are typically output to port address 300h. ISA POST codes are output to port address 80h. Code (hex) Name Description C0 Turn Off Chipset and OEM Specific-Cache control cache CPU test Processor Status (1FLAGS) Verification.
User’s Manual Code (hex) Name Description 3 Early Superio Init Early Initialized the super IO 4 Reserved 5 Blank video 6 Reserved 7 Init KBC Keyboard controller init 8 KB test Test the Keyboard 9 Reserved A Mouse Init Initialized the mouse B Onboard Audio init Onboard audio controller initialize if exist C Reserved D Reserved E CheckSum Check F Reserved 10 Auto detec EEPROM Reset Video controller Check the intergraty of the ROM, BIOS and message Check Flash type and cop
EPI-LX800 Series Code (hex) Name 25 Reserved 26 Reserved 27 KBC final Init 28 Reserved 29 Initialize Video Interface Description Final Initial KBC and setup BIOS data area Read CMOS location 14h to find out type of video in use. Detect and Initialize Video Adapter. 2A Reserved 2B Reserved 2C Reserved 2D Video memory test Test video memory, write sign-on message to screen. Setup shadow RAM - Enable shadow according to Setup.
User’s Manual Code (hex) Name Description 43 Test Stuck 8259's Turn off interrupts then verify no interrupt mask register is on. Interrupt Bits Test 8259 Interrupt Force an interrupt and verify the interrupt occurred. Functionality 44 Reserved 45 Reserved 46 Reserved 47 Set EISA Mode If EISA non-volatile memory checksum is good, execute EISA initialization. If not, execute ISA tests an clear EISA mode flag.
EPI-LX800 Series Code (hex) Name 5E Reserved 5F Reserved 60 Setup enable 61 Reserved 62 Reserved 63 Initialize & Install Detect if mouse is present, initialize mouse, install interrupt Mouse vectors.
User’s Manual Code (hex) Name Description 7D Reserved 7E Reserved 7F POST error check 80 Reserved 81 Reserved 82 Security Check Ask password security (optional). 83 Write CMOS Write all CMOS values back to RAM and clear screen. 84 Pre-boot Enable Enable parity checker. Enable NMI, Enable cache before boot. 85 Initialize Option ROMs Initialize any option ROMs present from C8000h to EFFFFh.
EPI-LX800 Series 40.2 Quick POST Codes Code (hex) Name Description 65 Init onboard device Early Initialized the super IO. Reset Video controller. Keyboard controller init Test the Keyboard Initialized the mouse Onboard audio controller initialize if exist.
User’s Manual Code (hex) Name Description 72 Install FDD Enter setup check and auto11 configuration check up Initialize floppy disk drive controller and any drives. Install FDD and setup BIOS data area parameters 73 Install FDD Initialize hard drive controller and any drives. IDE device detection and install Initialize any serial and parallel ports (also game port). 74 Detect & Initialize Math Initialize math coprocessor.
EPI-LX800 Series 40.3 S4 POST Codes Code (hex) Name Description 5A Early Chipset Init Early Initialized the super IO. Reset Video controller. Keyboard controller init. Test the Keyboard Initilized the mouse 5B Cmos Check Check Cmos Circuitry and reset CMOS 5C Chipset default Prog Program the chipset registers with CMOS values.
User’s Manual 40.4 BootBlock POST Codes Code (hex) Name Description 1 Base memory test Clear base memory area (0000:0000--9000:ffffh) 5 KB init Initialized KBC 12 Install interrupt vectors Install int.
