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CoreModule 800
PCI-104
Single Board Computer
QuickStart Guide
P/N 5001756A Revision A
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Contents Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 800.................................................................................... 1 Using this Guide................................................................................................................................. 1 Requirements................................................................................................................................. 1 What’s in the Box .......................................................
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Contents Table A-1. Technical Support Contact Information..........................................................................21 Table B-1. I/O Interface Board Jumper (JP1) Settings....................................................................23 Table B-2. Utility 1a Interface Pin/Signal Descriptions (J4).............................................................24 Table B-3. Utility 2a Interface Pin/Signal Descriptions (J5).......................................................
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 800 Using this Guide This guide provides the most efficient way to set up your CoreModule™ 800 SBC (single board computer). The instructions provided in this guide include: • Removing the CoreModule 800 from the shipping container and inventorying the accessories • Connecting cables to the CoreModule 800 SBC • Connecting the I/O Board, Cable Adapter Board, peripherals, boot devices, and power supply to the CoreModule • Powering up the CoreModule 800 SBC Infor
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 800 Setup Steps It is important to follow the setup steps in this section in the exact order listed here, but skip any steps that do not apply to your situation. References are provided to chapters within this guide or other Ampro guides, for more information about installation and use of this CoreModule 800. Preparation 1) Open shipping box • Locate the QuickStart Kit Contents Sheet • Unpack the contents of the shipping box 2) Verify Contents • Verify t
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 800 Connecting Cables to the CoreModule 800 Connect the cables provided with the CoreModule 800 QuickStart Kit to the respective connectors on the CoreModule 800 SBC. Skip any cable(s) that do not apply to your situation. CoreModule 800 Utility 2 (J5) Utility 1 (J4) Daughter Power Board Video (J1) IDE (J6) Ethernet (J3) Power In (J7) Figure 1-1. CoreModule 800 Connector Locations Utility 1 (J4) Utility 2 (J5) J4 J5 D9 D10 JP3 D17
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 800 Skip any steps that do not apply to your situation. 1) Connect Utility 1 & • Connect Utility 1 cable to J4 on the CoreModule 800 as shown in Figure 1-3. 2 Cables • Connect Utility 2 cable to J5 on the CoreModule 800 as shown in Figure 1-3. Utility 1 and 2 cables are identical and can be interchanged. 2) Connect IDE cable • Connect the IDE cable to J6 on the CoreModule 800 as shown in Figure 1-3. Connect to I/O Board (J5) Connect
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 800 3) Connect the Video Cable • Connect the Video cable to the Video connector (J1) on the CoreModule 800 as shown in Figure 1-4. Pin-1 4) Connect Power Adapter Cable • Connect the Power Adapter Cable to the Power In connector (J7) on the CoreModule 800 as shown in Figure 1-4. See Table 1-2 for Power Adapter Cable wiring and pin connections. 5) Connect the Ethernet • Connect the Ethernet adapter board provided in the QuickStart Kit
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 800 I/O Interface Board (I/O Board) Utility 1a Connector (J4) Utility 1 Cable Utility 2a connected between Connector (J5) Floppy Disk Drive J4 on I/O Board (FDD) Cable & Utility 2 Cable connected and J4 on Connectors (J11) between J5 on I/O Board CoreModule 800 and J5 on CoreModule 800 Utility 2 Connector (J5) Utility 1 Connector (J4) Video Cable & IDE Cable & Connectors (J1) Connectors (J6) (Second IDE connector not shown for simplicity.) CoreMo
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 800 Connecting Peripherals 8) Connect peripheral I/O This includes the keyboard, mouse, and CRT. devices to the I/O Board. Skip any devices that are not applicable to your situation. • Connect the keyboard to the keyboard connector (J9A) on the I/O Board (lower connection). Or, Connect a USB keyboard to one of the USB ports on the I/O Board. • Connect the mouse to the PS/2 connector (J9B) on the I/O Board. Or, Connect a USB mouse to one
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 800 Connecting the Power Supply 12) Connect the Power Supply • Connect the AT power supply to the power adapter cable connected to J7 on the CoreModule 800. The available connector mates with the standard power connectors used for hard disk drives on AT or ATX power supplies. 13) Connect all support devices • Ensure all of the support devices you have plugged into the to the power supply connectors (except the CRT (VGA) from the CoreModule 800 have
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 800 18) Enter BIOS Setup • Press the key early in the boot process to enter BIOS Setup. • Use BIOS Setup during the initial boot to set the desired options (time and date, alter the boot order for the floppy drive, CD-ROM, hard disk drive, or select Network: (LAN Boot), etc.). • Refer to Step 19 to alter the boot sequence, while in BIOS Setup. • If you need to alter the boot sequence to select a bootable device, use 19) Alter Boot Order, only if th
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 800 f) For LAN Boot, go to PXE Boot • Enter PXE BIOS by pressing Ctrl + S, when you see the Agent BIOS Setup after rebooting following prompt appear on screen: Initializing Intel (R) Boot Agent FE v4.x.xx PXE v2.0 Build 084 (WfM 2.0) Press Ctrl + S to enter the setup Menu.. • Make the necessary changes in the PXE BIOS Setup before saving changes. Refer to Appendix C of the CoreModule 800 Reference Manual for more information. 20) Install the desired • Us
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 800 Serial 1 J4 J5 D9 D10 RS-485 Flat Panel JP3 Termination Voltage D17 JP4 (JP3) Select (JP4) U1 U2 J1 J9 U26 J3 U9 U11 Q1 J8 Q6 U5 U13 U12 Q2 Q3 Q4 J6 J7 JP1 JP2 CMOS Normal/ Serial 2 RS-485 Clear (JP1) Termination (JP2) Figure 1-8. CoreModule 800 Jumper Locations The power adapter cable is connected between the Power In connector (J7) and the power supply connector. See Steps 5 and 12. Table 1-2. Power Adapter Cable Wiring Wire Color Four Pin # To T
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 800 12 QuickStart Guide CoreModule 800
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Chapter 2 Installing CoreModule 800 Options The procedures in the first part of this chapter describe how to install or remove the CoreModule 800 SBC (Single Board Computer) options onto or from the board, including the SODIMM card. Brief instructions for loading supported Operating Systems and accessing the CoreModule 800 Doc & SW (Documentation and Software) CD-ROM are also provided at the end of this chapter. Memory Installation The CoreModule 800 uses a single SODIMM socket available on the
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Chapter 2 Installing CoreModule 800 Options CAUTION To prevent damage to the CoreModule 800 or the SODIMM, do not touch the either one until you have discharged yourself and have followed good Electrostatic Discharge principals. The CoreModule 800 and the SODIMM are sensitive to static electricity and can be easily damaged by improper handling. Do the following when handling either one: Use an anti-static wrist/ankle strap and a grounding mat connected to ground. Before you touch the CoreModul
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Chapter 2 Installing CoreModule 800 Options DDR SODIMM 45° Angle DDR SODIMM Socket (J13) Figure 2-2. Removing SODIMM from Socket Installing the SODIMM If you want to install a different size SODIMM or replace the existing SODIMM, refer to the following procedure. 1. Prepare the CoreModule 800 for SODIMM installation: ♦ If the CoreModule 800 is already prepared for SODIMM installation, with the power turned off, the power cord disconnected, and an empty SODIMM socket, skip to Step
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Chapter 2 Installing CoreModule 800 Options 4. Turn the CoreModule 800 over to access the bottom of the board and lay it on a flat anti-static surface. See Figures 2-1 and 2-3. 5. Remove the existing SODIMM from the SODIMM socket before continuing. Refer to the Step 4 in the proceeding procedure, Removing the SODIMM, and follow the remaining steps in that procedure before continuing with the next step in this procedure. 6. Remove the SODIMM from the anti-static surface or the protective bag, ha
