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CoreModule 420
PC/104 Single Board Computer
QuickStart Guide
P/N 5001693A Revision A
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Contents Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 420....................................................................................1 Using this Guide .................................................................................................................................1 Requirements .................................................................................................................................1 What’s in the Box ........................................................
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Contents iv QuickStart Guide CoreModule 420
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 420 Using this Guide This guide provides the most efficient way to set up your CoreModule 420 single board computer (SBC). The instructions provided in this guide include: • Removing the CoreModule 420 from the shipping container and inventorying the accessories • Connecting cables to the CoreModule 420 • Connecting the peripherals, boot devices, and power supply to the CoreModule 420 • Powering up the CoreModule 420 Information not provided in this QuickSta
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 420 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 documents for more information about installation and use of the CoreModule 420 SBC. Preparations 1) Open shipping box • Locate the QuickStart Kit Contents Sheet • Unpack the contents of the shipping box 2) Verify Contents • Ve
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the EnCore 420 Connecting Cables to the CoreModule 420 Connect the cables provided with the CoreModule 420 QuickStart Kit to the respective connectors on the CoreModule 420. Skip any cable(s) that do not apply to your situation. IDE (J6) Serial 2 (J9) Serial 4 (J14) (COM 2) (COM 4) Video (J11) Serial 3 (J13) (COM 3) Utility (J5) (Keyboard, USB (J10) Mouse, Reset Switch, etc.) GPIO (J8) Power (J7) Serial 1 (J3) (COM 1) Floppy/ Parallel Port (J4) Ethernet Port (J2) PC/104
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 420 Skip any steps that do not apply to your situation. 1) Connect IDE cable The IDE cable and its adapter are connected to the IDE connector (J6). See Figures 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3. 2) Connect Floppy/Parallel The floppy/parallel cable is connected to the Floppy/Parallel port (J4). cable See Figures 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3. 3) Connect Floppy-to-Parallel The Floppy-to-Parallel adapter cable is connected to the cable adapter cable connected to the Floppy/Paralle
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the EnCore 420 Floppy B Utility (J5) Serial 1 (J3) Floppy A (Typical) Floppy/Parallel (J4) Floppy/Parallel Cable to (J4) Floppy-to-Parallel Adapter Cable Figure 1-4. Connecting Floppy-to-Parallel Adapter Cable 5) Connect Utility cable The Utility cable is connected to the Utility connector (J5). See Figures 1-1, 1-2, and 1-5. 6) Connect Serial cables The serial cables are connected to the respective Serial ports (J3, J9, J13, and J14). See Figures 1-1, 1-2, and 1-5. All
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 420 10) Connect Power cable The Power cable is connected to the power connector (J7). See Figures 1-1, 1-2, and 1-5. NOTE The connector on the free end of the cable is the same type connector provided on AT or ATX power supplies used to connect to hard disk drives. Mouse Keyboard Connector Connector (Full cables for Serial Ports Speaker Reset 3 & 4 are not shown Switch for simplicity) Power LED Serial 2 (COM 2) Cable USB RTC Cable Battery Connector Utility
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the EnCore 420 Connecting Boot Devices and Peripherals 11) Connect the OS boot devices • There are four options for connecting an (OS) boot device to the CoreModule 420: Skip the devices that are not applicable to your situation. a) Connect a floppy disk drive to the floppy/parallel cable connected to J4 on the CoreModule 420. b) Connect an IDE hard disk drive to one of the free connectors on the IDE cable. Use one of the free IDE pin adapter PCBs to connect the I
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 420 • Connect the AT power supply (or +5 voltage power supply) to the power connector on J7 of the CoreModule. • Ensure all of the support devices you have plugged into the 13) Connect all support devices connectors from the CoreModule have good power connections to the power supply to the AT power supply. Applying Power to the CoreModule 420 14) Check/Set the Power Supply • If the power supply module uses auto-ranging operation at Input Voltage 50/60H
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the EnCore 420 18) Enter BIOS Setup Utility • Press the key during POST, or S to enter BIOS Setup. • Use BIOS Setup during the initial boot to set the desired options (time and date, alter the boot drive for the floppy drive, CD- ROM, or hard disk drive, etc.). • Refer to the next step to alter the boot sequence, while in Setup. 19) Alter Boot Order, only if • If you need to alter the boot sequence to select a bootable device, needed. perform the items li
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the CoreModule 420 • Refer to Installing Software, Drivers, and Utilities in Chapter 2 and the CoreModule 420 Doc & SW CD-ROM for more information. 21) Install the desired • Locate the desired Operating System (OS) diskette(s), or CD- Operating System (OS) ROM and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing on the hard disk drive. the OS and the necessary drivers onto the hard disk drive. • Refer to Note on Hard Drive installation from 11b, page
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Chapter 2 Installing CoreModule 420 Options The procedures in this chapter describe how to install or remove the supported options onto the CoreModule 420 single board computer (SBC). Some of the CoreModule 420 options described in this chapter may require turning the CoreModule 420 over to install or remove the option from the CoreModule 420. DiskOnChip (DOC) Installation The CoreModule 420 SBC supports the DiskOnChip by M-Systems in the bytewide socket (U5). NOTE The DiskOnChip is not listed
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Chapter 2 Installing CoreModule 420 Options DiskOnChip Module Utility Connector (J5) Bytewide Socket (U5) Serial Port (J3) (COM 1) Pin 1 Floppy/Parallel Port (J4) Figure 2-1. Installing DiskOnChip 3. Remove the DiskOnChip from the anti-static package and check it for bent pins, before attempting to insert it into the bytewide socket (U5). 4. Align pin one of the bytewide socket (U5) with pin 1 of the DiskOnChip. See Figure 2-1. 5. Gently insert the DiskOnChip into the bytewide socket (U5) as s
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Chapter 2 Installing CoreModule 420 Options Removing the DiskOnChip (DOC) CAUTION To prevent damage to the CoreModule 420 or the DiskOnChip, ensure the power supply to the CoreModule 420 is turned off and the power cord has been removed from the power source. Most AT power supplies will continue to provide standby current to the CoreModule 420 until the power cord is disconnected. 1. Ensure the CoreModule 420 power supply is turned off and the power cord is removed from the power supply. CAUTIO
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Chapter 2 Installing CoreModule 420 Options CompactFlash Card Installation The CompactFlash interface allows you to substitute a solid-state flash memory card for a conventional hard disk drive. The socket (J12) accepts standard CompactFlash media (card), similar to a PCMCIA memory card, but smaller. The CompactFlash card is used in much the same way as a removable-media hard drive. Any DOS or Windows based application, including the operating system, utilities, drivers, and application progr
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Chapter 2 Installing CoreModule 420 Options CAUTION To prevent damage to the CoreModule 420 or the CompactFlash card, do not touch the either one without first discharging yourself and following good Electro Static Prevention principals. The CoreModule 420 and the CompactFlash card are sensitive to static electricity and can be easily damaged by improper handling. Do the following when handling either one: Leave the CompactFlash in the anti-static bag until you are ready to install it. Always
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Chapter 2 Installing CoreModule 420 Options 12. Plug the power supply’s power cord into the AC power source and restore power. CompactFlash Socket (J12) CompactFlash Card Protective Cover (Do not remove) CoreModue 420 (Bottom View) Figure 2-4. CompactFlash Card Installed Removing the CompactFlash Card This procedure describes discounting enough cables to turn the CoreModule 420 over, exposing the bottom of the board to install or remove the CompactFlash card. 1. If the CoreModule 420 SBC is alr
