SBC 456manual

SBC-456/456E
Half-size 486 CPU Card with

Flat Panel/CRT SVGA Interface
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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
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Acknowledgements
ALI is a trademark of Acer Laboratories, Inc.
AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends, Inc.
AutoCAD and AutoShade are trademarks of Autodesk, Inc.
CHIPS Logotype is a registered trademark; Chips 65550 is a
trademark of Chip and Technologies, Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2 and VGA are trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
Lotus, 1-2-3, and Symphony are trademarks of Lotus Development
Corp.
Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS, are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corp.
SMC is a trademark of Standard Microsystems Corporation.
TurboDLD Classic is a trademark of Panacea Inc.
UMC is a trademark of United Microelectronics Corporation.
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All other product names or trademarks are properties of their
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Part No. 2007456002 SBC-456 A1.1 3rd Edition
Printed in Taiwan, July 1998
Packing list
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
1 SBC-456/456E CPU card
1 User Manual (this book)
1 Hard disk drive (IDE) interface cable (40 pin)
1 Floppy disk drive interface cable (34 pin)
1 6-pin mini-DIN dual outlet adapter for keyboard and PS/2
mouse
1 Parallel port adapter (26 pins) and COM 2 adapter (for RS-232/
422/485) kit
1 RJ-45 adapter for 10Base-T Ethernet (SBC-456E only)
1 Utility disk with Ethernet driver (SBC-456E only)
4 Utility disks with PCI SVGA utility programs and drivers for
DOS, Win 3.1, Win95, Win NT 3.51/4.0, and OS/2
PC/104 Module mounting supports
1 bag of screws and miscellaneous parts
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
Notice
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the SBC-456/456E board. The user
manual is designed to help you get the most out of the SBC-456/
456E, please read it thoroughly before you install and use the
board. The product that you have purchased comes with a oneyear warranty, but AAEON cannot be responsible for misuse of
the product. Therefore, we strongly urge that the first read the
manual before using the product.
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Contents
Chapter 1: General Information ................................... 1
Introduction ........................................................................... 2
Features .................................................................................. 3
Specifications ......................................................................... 4
Board layout ........................................................................... 6
Card dimensions .................................................................... 7
Chapter 2: Installation .................................................. 9
Jumpers and connectors .................................................... 10

Locating jumpers and connectors .................................... 11
Setting jumpers ................................................................... 12
Safety precautions ............................................................... 13
Installing DRAM (SIMMs) ............................................... 14
Installing SIMMs ..................................................................... 14
Removing SIMMs ................................................................... 14
IDE hard drive connections (CN1) .................................. 15
Connecting the hard drive ....................................................... 15
IDE LED ................................................................................. 16
Display connector (CN9, CN2) ......................................... 17
Floppy drive connector (CN3) .......................................... 19
Connecting the floppy drive .....................................................19
Parallel (printer) connector (CN4) ................................... 20
Installing the retaining bracket................................................. 20
Power connector (CN5) ...................................................... 21
Serial port connectors (CN8, CN6) .................................. 22
RS-232 connector .................................................................... 22
RS-232/422/485 connector (CN6) ........................................... 23
Ethernet connectors (CN7) ............................................... 24
Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors (CN10, CN11) .. 24
Ethernet link/active signal LED (J2)(J3) ........................ 25
Buzzer or external speaker (J4) ....................................... 26
Reserved IR connector (J5) ............................................. 26

Clear CMOS (J6) ................................................................ 27
Power LED and keylock (J7) ............................................ 27
Fan power connector (J8) .................................................. 28
LCD SHF/ASHF clock selections (JP1) ......................... 28
LCD panel's voltage setting (JP2) ................................... 29
DOC address setting (JP3) ............................................... 29
Hardware reset (JP4) ......................................................... 30
RS-232/422/485 select (JP5) ............................................. 30
DiskOnChip socket (U13) ................................................. 31
Chapter 3: AMIBIOS Setup ........................................... 33
General Information............................................................ 34
Starting AMIBIOS setup ........................................................ 34
AMIBIOS main menu ............................................................. 34
Using a mouse with AMIBIOS setup ..................................... 35
Using the keyboard with AMIBIOS setup .............................. 35
Setup ..................................................................................... 36
Standard setup ......................................................................... 36
Advanced setup ................................................................... 38
Chipset setup ....................................................................... 45
Power management setup .................................................. 47
PCI/PnP setup ..................................................................... 49
Peripheral setup .................................................................. 54
Security ................................................................................. 57
Utility ..................................................................................... 61
Default ................................................................................... 63
Original .................................................................................... 63
Optimal .................................................................................... 63
Fail-Safe .................................................................................. 63
Exiting AMIBIOS ............................................................... 63
Chpater 4: Flat Panel/CRT Controller Display Drivers

and Utilities .............................................. 65
Software drivers .................................................................. 66

Hardware configuration .......................................................... 66
Necessary prerequisites .......................................................... 67
Before you begin ..................................................................... 67
95 ...................................................................... 68
Windows
3.1 ..................................................................... 69
Windows
Changing color schemes.......................................................... 70
DOS ....................................................................................... 70
Driver installation - DOS Setup ............................................... 70
Changing display drivers from DOS ........................................71
OS/2 ....................................................................................... 71
Driver installation .................................................................... 71
WIN-OS/2 ............................................................................... 72
Driver diskette copy ................................................................73
Windows NT3.51 ............................................................. 74
Windows NT4.0 ............................................................... 75
Software utilities .................................................................. 76
The CHIPSDSP utility program .............................................. 76
The CHIPSCPL utility program .............................................. 77
Installing the utility ................................................................... 77
How to use the utility .............................................................. 77
Chapter 5: Ethernet Software Configuration ............ 81
Ethernet software configuration ....................................... 82
Appendix A: Watchdog Timer Demo Pro

gram .......................................83
Appendix B: Installing PC/104 Modules .....87
Installing PC/104 modules ................................................. 88
CHAPTER
General
Information
This chapter provides background

information for the SBC-456/456E.
Sections include:
Card specifications
Board layout
Chapter 1 General Information
Introduction
The SBC-456/456E is an all-in-one single board 486 computer with an
onboard flat panel/CRT SVGA controller and PCI Ethernet interface
(SBC-456E). It packs all the functions of an industrial computer and
its display capabilities onto a single, half-size card. This means the
SBC-456/456E is your absolute best solution for embedded applications.
The onboard PCI-bus, flat panel/CRT SVGA controller uses the CHIPS
65550 chipset with up to 2 MB of video memory (onboard 1MB). This
chipset, used with the local PCI-bus, enables 32-bit graphic throughput at up to 33 MHz. Excellent for display-intensive applications, it
supports various LCD types including TFT, STN, B/W, and EL.
The onboard Ethernet Realtek RTL 8029AS PCI bus Ethernet controller
supports remote boot ROM functions (SBC-456E only).
The SBC-456/456E supports the M-Systems DiskOnChip 2000 (optional) which is a new generation of high performance single-chip Flash
Disk. It provides a Flash Disk (as a BIOS expansion) which doesn't
require any bus, slots, or connectors. It is also the optimal solution for
Single Board Computers because of its small size, easy integration,
plug-and-play functionality, and its low power consumption. The
DiskOnChip is available in capacities from 2MB to 72MB and fits in a
standard 32-pin DIP socket.
Another feature of the SBC-456/456E is the inclusion of a high speed,
local bus IDE controller. This controller supports (through ATA PIO)
mode 3 and mode 4 hard disks, enabling data transfer rates in excess of
11 MB/second. Up to four IDE devices can be connected, including
large hard disks, CD-ROM drives, tape backup drives, or other IDE
devices. The built-in, enhanced IDE controller provides a 4-layer, 32bit, posted write buffer and a 4-layer, 32-bit read-prefetch buffer to
boost IDE performance.
SBC-456/456E User Manual
Onboard features include one high speed RS-232 serial port, and one
RS-232/422/485 serial port with 16C550 UARTs, one bidirectional SPP/
EPP/ECP parallel port and a floppy drive controller. In addition to the
486's 16 KB of onchip cache memory, the SBC-456/456E includes an
extra 128 KB of L2 onboard cache memory.
If program execution is halted by a program bug or EMI, the board's
watchdog timer can automatically reset the CPU or generate an
interrupt. This ensures reliability in unmanned or standalone systems.
All configuration display and Ethernet (SBC-456E) is done through
software. A single Flash chip holds the system BIOS, VGA BIOS, and
the network boot ROM image. This minimizes the number of chips and
eases configuration. You can change the display BIOS or install a
boot ROM simply by programming the Flash chip.
The SBC-456/456E supports 5 V EDO DRAM. It also provides two 72pin SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module) sockets for its onboard
system DRAM. These sockets give you the flexibility to configure
your system from 4 MB to 64 MB of DRAM using the most economical combination of SIMMs.
Features
CPU: AMD DX5-133 CPU (SQFP Type)
Level 2 cache: Onboard 128KB L2 cache
VGA controller: C&T 65550 with display memory 1MB onboard, 2MB
optional
DiskOnChip: One 32-pin DIP socket supports the M-Systems
DiskOnchip 2000 series, memory capacity from 2MB to 72MB
Ethernet interface (SBC-456E): Supports 10Base-T, remote boot ROM
function
Specifications
CPU: AMD DX5-133 (SQFP Type)
BIOS: AMI Flash BIOS
Chipset: ALi M 1487 / M1489
Level 2 cache: Onboard 128KB L2 cache
System memory: 4MB to 64MB. Two 72-pin SIMM sockets
DMA channel: 7
Interrupt levels: 15
Enhanced IDE: Supports up to two IDE drives, supports PIO mode 3/4
and Bus Master
FDD interface: Supports up to two floppy disk drives, 5.25" (360KB and
1.2MB) and/or 3.5" (720KB, 144MB, and 2.88MB)
Serial port: One RS-232 and one RS-232/422/485 serial port. Two 16C550
serial UARTs
IrDA interface: One IrDA connector reserved for future use
Keyboard connector: 6-pin mini-DIN connector supports standard PC/AT
keyboard and PS/2 mouse
Watchdog Timer: Can generate a system reset, IRQ15, or NMI.
Software selectable timeout interval (2sec ~ 128min, 1 sec/step)
VGA controller: C&T 65550
Display memory: 1MB onboard, 2MB optional
Display type: Supports CRT and LCD (TFT, STN, EL, and Mono) displays
simultaneously
Resolution: Supports up to 1024 x 768 @ 64K colors
Ethernet controller (for 456E): Realtek RTL8029AS 10-BaseT PCI-Bus
Ethernet controller
Ethernet interface (for 456E): Software drivers available. Supports
remote boot ROM function
SSD interface: One 32-pin DIP socket supports the M-Systems DiskOnChip 2000 series, memory capacity from 2MB to 72MB
Power supply voltage: +5V (4.75V to 5.25V)

+12V (11.4V to 12.6V)
Max. power Requirement: +5V @ 3A
Operating temperature: 32 to 140F (0 to 60C)
Board size: 7.3" (L) x 4.8" (W) (185 mm x 122 mm)
Weight: 0.23 kg
Board layout
20F001N
R
9623GX
RTC
YCL
iTE
IT8661F
RTL8029AS
CHIPS
FS65550
M1487
ALi
M1489
ALi
Am486TMDX5-133V 168HC
P/N: 1907456001 SBC-456 Rev.A1.1
Card dimensions
4.1
17.8
178.00
185.00
76.2
4.1
21.5
80.65
98.5
19.5
P/N: 1907456001 SBC-456 Rev.A1.1
122.00
CHAPTER
Installation
This chapter explains set up procedures

for the SBC-456/456E hardware, including
instructions on setting jumpers and
connecting peripherals, switches and
indicators. Be sure to read all safety
precautions before you begin the installation procedure.
Chapter 2 Installation
Jumpers and connectors

Connectors on the board link it to external devices such as hard
disk drives, a keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has
a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your system to suit
your application.
The table below lists the function of each of the board jumpers and
connectors:
Jumpers and connectors
Label
CN1
CN2
CN3
CN4
CN5
CN6
CN7
CN8
CN9
CN10
CN11
J1
J2
J3
J4
J5
J6
J7
J8
JP1
JP2
JP3
JP4
JP5
10
Function
HDD connector
LCD connector
Floppy drive connector
Parallel (printer) connector
Power connector
RS232/422/485 connector
Ethernet connector
RS-232 connector
VGA connector
Internal keyboard connector
KB/PS2 mouse connector
HDD LED connector
Ethernet link signal LED
Ethernet active signal LED
Buzzer or external speaker
Reserved IR connector
Clear CMOS
Power LED & keylock
Fan power connector
LCD SHF/ASHF clock select
LCD panel voltage setting
DOC address setting
Hardware reset
RS232/422/485 select
Locating jumpers and connectors

J 5 JP 5 CN 8
CN 5
CN 9
CN 11
20F001N
J4
CN 10
RTC
9623GX
IT8661F
CN 7
iTE
J2
J3
CN 4
YCL
RTL8029AS
J6
JP 4
CN 6
CN 3
JP 2
JP 3
CHIPS
FS65550
J7
M1487
ALi
CN 2
JP 1
M1489
Am486TMDX5-133V 168HC
ALi
CN 1
J8
J1
P/N: 1907456001 SBC-456 Rev.A1.1
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Setting jumpers
You configure your card 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. In this case you would connect either pins
1 and 2 or 2 and 3.
1
Open
Closed
Closed 2-3
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as

follows:
1 2 3
Open
Closed
Closed 2-3
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with

jumpers.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for
your application, contact your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.
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Safety precautions
Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from
your chassis whenever you are working on it. Do
not make connections while the power is on
because sensitive electronic components can be
damaged by the sudden rush of power. Only
experienced electronics personnel should open
the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static

charge before touching the CPU card. Modern
electronic devices are very sensitive to static
electric charges. Use a grounding wrist strap at all
times. Place all electronic components on a
static-dissipative surface or in a static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.
13
Installing DRAM (SIMMs)

The SBC-456/456E CPU card provides two 72-pin SIMM (Single Inline Memory Module) sockets and supports between 4MB and
64MB.
When installing SIMMs, make sure that Bank 1 is filled first.
Installing SIMMs
Note: that the modules can only fit into a socket one way.
1. Insert the memory module into the socket at a moderate angle.
2. Push the module toward the vertical posts at both ends of the
socket until the module is upright and the retaining clips at both
ends of the module click into place. When positioned correctly,
the pins on top of the vertical posts should correspond to the
circular holes on the ends of the module.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each module you install.
Removing SIMMs
If you need to remove a SIMM, follow the procedures below:
1. Supporting the SIMM with a finger, use a pen or a similarly
shaped object and press one retaining clip straight down.
2. Repeat for the other side. When released, the retaining clips will
push the SIMM up and out of its upright position.
3. Carefully pull the SIMM out of the socket with your fingers.
4. Repeat the above steps for each module you remove.
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IDE hard drive connector (CN1)

You can attach two Enhanced Integrated Device Electronics hard
disk drives to the SBC-456/456E's internal controller. The card
comes with a 40-pin flat piggyback cable. This cable has three
identical 40-pin flat-cable connectors.
Connecting the hard drive

Wire number 1 on the cable is red or blue, and the other wires are
gray.
1. Connect one end of the cable to the IDE connector. Make sure
that the red (or blue) wire corresponds to pin 1 on the connector, which is labeled on the board (on the right side).
2. Plug the other end of the cable to the Enhanced IDE hard drive,
with pin 1 on the cable corresponding to pin 1 on the hard
drive. (See your hard drive's documentation for the location of
the connector.)
Unlike floppy drives, you can make the connections with any of the
connectors on the cable. If you install two drives, you will need to
set one as the master and one as the slave. You do this using
jumpers on the drives. If you install just one drive, set it as the
master.
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Pin assignments
The following table lists the pin numbers and their respective
signals:
IDE Connector (CN1)
Pin
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
Signal
Reset
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
GND
N.C.
IOW
IOR
IORDY
N.C.
IRQ 14
A1
A0
CS0
-ACT
Pin
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
Signal
GND
D8
D9
D10
D11
D12
D13
D14
D15
N.C.
GND
GND
GND
BALE
GND
-I/O CS16
N.C.
A2
CS1
GND
IDE LED (J1)

You can connect an LED to indicate that an IDE device is in use.
The pin assignments for this jumper are as follows:
IDE LED (J1)
Pin
1
2
16
Signal
-R/W IDE
Pull high
Display connectors (CN9, CN2)

The SBC-456/456E CPU card's SVGA connector (CN9) with PCI bus
supports monochrome display as well as high resolution color
displays. The card also features an LCD connector (CN2), which
allows you to connect various flat panel displays. The following
table lists their pin assignments:
SVGA connector (CN9)
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Signal
Red video
Green video
Blue video
Not used
GND
Red return (GND)
Green return (GND)
Blue return (GND)
Key (no pin)
Sync return (GND)
Monitor ID (not used)
Monitor ID
Horizontal sync
Vertical sync
Not used
17
LCD connector (CN2)
Pin
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
18
Signal
+12 VDC
GND
+5 VDC
EN VEE
P0
P2
P4
P6
P8
P10
P12
P14
P16
P18
P20
P22
GND
SHFCLK
M
GND
NC
NC
Pin
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
Signal
+12 VDC
GND
+5 VDC
GND
P1
P3
P5
P7
P9
P11
P13
P15
P17
P19
P21
P23
GND
FLM (V SYS)
LP (H SYS)
ENABKL
NC
NC
Floppy drive connector (CN3)

You can attach up to two floppy disks to the SBC-456/456E's onboard controller. You can use any combination of 5 1/4" (360 KB
and 1.2 MB) and/or 3 1/2" (720 KB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB) drives.
The SBC-456/456E CPU card comes with a 34-pin daisy-chain drive
connector cable. On one end of the cable is a 34-pin flat-cable
connector. There are two sets of floppy disk drive connectors, one
in the middle, and one on the other end. Each set consists of a 34pin flat-cable connector (usually used for 3.5" drives) and a
printed-circuit board connector (usually used for 5.25" drives).
Connecting the floppy drive

1. Plug the 34-pin flat-cable connector into the CN3 connector.
2. Attach the appropriate connector on the other end of the cable
to the floppy drive(s). You can use only one connector in the
set. The set on the end (after the twist in the cable) connects to
the A: floppy. The set in the middle connects to the B: floppy.
Pin assignments
The following table lists the pin assignments for the CN3 connector:
FLOPPY drive connector (CN3)
Pin
Signal
Pin
2
Unused
8
Motor enable A 12
Driver select A 16
Direction
20
Write data
24
Track 0
28
Read data
32
Disk change
1~33 (odd) GND
4, 6
10
14
18
22
26
30
34
Signal
High density
Index
Driver select B
Motor enable B
Step pulse
Write enable
Write protect
Select head
19
Parallel (printer) connector (CN4)

Normally, the parallel port is used to connect the card to a printer.
The SBC-456/456E includes an onboard parallel port, accessed
through the CN4 connector, a 26-pin flat-cable connector. The CPU
card comes with an adapter cable, which lets you use a traditional
DB-25 connector. The cable has a 26-pin connector on one end
and a DB-25 connector on the other, mounted on a retaining
bracket.
Installing the retaining bracket

The retaining bracket installs at an empty slot in your system's
chassis. It provides an external port that gives your parallel
peripheral access to the card's parallel port connector.
1. Find an empty slot in your chassis.
2. Unscrew the plate that covers the end of the slot.
3. Screw in the bracket in place of the plate.
4. Next, attach the flat-cable connector to the CN4 connector.
Wire 1 of the cable is red or blue, and the other wires are gray.
Make sure that Wire 1 connects to Pin 1 of the CN4 connector.
Pin 1 is on the right side of the CN4 connector.
Pin assignments
Parallel (printer) Connector (CN4)
Pin
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
20
Signal
Strobe
Data 1
Data 3
Data 5
Data 7
Busy
+Select
-Error
-Select input
Pin
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18~25
Signal
Data 0
Data 2
Data 4
Data 6
-Acknowledge
Paper empty
-Auto feed
-Init printer
GND
Power connector (CN5)

In single board computer (non-passive backplane) applications,
you will need to connect the power directly to the SBC-456/456E
board using CN5. This connector is fully compatible with the
standard PC PS/2 power supply connector, P8. See the following
table for its pin assignments:
Power connector (CN5)
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
Signal
N.C.
+5 VDC
+12 VDC
-12 VDC
GND
GND
21
Serial port connectors (CN8, CN6)

The SBC-456/456E offers one RS-232, and one RS-232/422/485 serial
port. You can select or disable the address for each port with the
BIOS Peripheral Setup program.
The card mounting bracket holds COM 1, the DB-9 serial port
connector for the first port. The connector on the SBC-456/456E
board (CN6) is COM 1 and COM 2 for RS-232/422/485. The
following sections tell how to make connections.
RS-232 connector (CN8)

The following table shows the pin assignments for the card's RS232 port:
RS-232 connector (CN8)
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
22
Signal
DCD
RX
TX
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
NC
RS-232/422/485 connector (CN6)

RS-232/422/485 connector (CN6)
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Signal
DCD
RX
TX
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
NC
B485TXD+
B485TXDB422RXD+
B422RXD-
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Ethernet connector (CN7)

The Ethernet connects to the SBC-456E via an adapter cable to a
10-pin polarized header (CN7). For 10Base-T RJ-45 operation, an
adapter cable converting CN7 into a standard RJ-45 jack is
required.
Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors (CN10, CN11)

The SBC-456/456E board provides two keyboard and PS/2 mouse
connectors. A 5-pin connector (CN10) supports passive backplane
applications. A second 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and PS/2 mouse
connector (CN11) on the card mounting bracket supports single
board computer applications.
KB/PS2 MOUSE
Keyboard connector (CN10)
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
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Function
K.B. clock
K.B. data
N.C.
GND
+5 VDC
Keyboard & PS/2 mouse connector (CN11)
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
Function
K.B. data
PS/2 mouse data
GND
+5 VDC
K.B. clock
PS/2 mouse clock
Ethernet link/active signal LED

(J2)(J3)
The SBC-456E supports two sets of LED connectors for external
LEDs.
Ethernet link signal LED (J2)

A continuously lit LED indicates good linkage between the SBC456E and its supporting hub.
Ethernet active signal LED (J3)

A flashing LED indicates that the SBC-456E is transmitting or
receiving data.
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Buzzer or external speaker (J4)

The CPU card has its own buzzer. You can disable the internal
buzzer and connect an external speaker to EXT SPK. Enabling the
external speaker automatically disables the internal buzzer.
Buzzer or External Speaker
Buzzer
External Speaker
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Buzzer or External speaker (J4)
Pin
1
2
3
4
Function
Vcc
Speaker output
Buzzer in
Speaker output
Reserved IR connector (J5)

IR connector (J5)
Pin
5
4
3
2
1
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Function
IR_TX
GND
IR_RX
FIR_RX
VCC
OR
1 2 3 4
Clear CMOS (J6)

You can connect an external switch to clear the CMOS. This switch
closes J6 and turns on the power, at which time the CMOS setup
will be cleaned.
Clear CMOS (JP12)
Protect (default)
Clear CMOS
Power LED and keylock (J7)

You can connect an LED to indicate when the CPU card is on. Pin 1
of J7 supplies power to the LED; Pin 3 is the ground.
You can use a switch (or a lock) to disable the keyboard. In this
state, the PC will not respond to any input. This is useful if you
don't want anyone to change or stop a running program. Simply
connect the switch between Pins 4 and 5. The pin assignments
appear in the following table:
Power LED and keylock (J7)
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
Function
LED Power (+5 V)
No Connector
Ground
Keyboard lock
Ground
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Fan power connector (J8)

You can connect a fan to the CPU. SBC456/456E offer +5V to drive
a fan for CPU.
LCD SHF/ASHF clock select (JP1)

You can select the LCD control signals by setting JP1. The
following charts show the available options.
LCD SHF/ASHF Clock select
SHF CLK from C&T65550*

1
2
3
* default
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ASHF CLK from SHF CLK

1
2
3
LCD panel's voltage setting (JP2)

You can select the LCD connector (CN2) driving voltage by setting
JP2. The configuration is as follows:
LCD panel's voltage setting(JP2)
3.3 V
5 V(default)
2 4 6
2 4
1 3 5
1 3 5
DOC address setting (JP3)

The DiskOnChip 2000 occupies a 8 KB window in the upper
memory address range of C800 to E000. You should ensure this
does not conflict with any other device's memory address. JP3
controls the memory address of the Flash disk.
DOC address setting (JP3)
Address
CC00
D000
2 4 6
2 4 6
1 3 5
1 3 5
D400
D800
DC00
2 4 6
2 4 6
2 4 6
1 3 5
1 3 5
1 3 5
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Hardware Reset (JP4)

You can connect an external switch to easily reset your computer.
This switch restarts your computer as if you turned off the power
then turned it back on. The following table shows the pin assignments for JP4.
Reset switch (JP4)
Pin
1
2
Function
Ground
Reset
RS-232/422/485 select (JP5)

The SBC-456/456E offers two serial ports. One RS-232 (CN8) and
one RS-232/422/485 (CN6).
The follwing charts show the available options:
RS-232/422/485 select (JP5)
*RS-232
1
3
5
2
4
6
* default
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RS-422
1
3
5
2
4
6
RS-485
1
3
5
2
4
6
DiskOnChip socket (U13)

The DiskOnChip 2000 family of products provides a single chip
solid-state flash disk in a standard 32-pin DIP package. The
DiskOnChip 2000 is a solid-state disk with no moving parts,
resulting in a significant reduction in power consumption and an
increase in reliability. The DiskOnChip is a small, plug and play
Flash disk. It is easy to use and saves integration overhead.
The DiskOnChip 2000 family of products is available in capacities
ranging from 2MB up to 72 MB, unformatted. In order to manage
the disk, the DiskOnChip 2000 includes the TrueFFS, M-Systems'
Flash File System proprietary software. The DiskOnChip 2000
package is pin-to-pin compatible with standard 32-pin EPROM
devices.
OE /
Figure1-MD2200 Pin-out
pin
Name
Descr iption
Pin N umber
Dir ection
A0-A12
Addr ess bus
4- 12,23,25-27
Inputs
A13-A16
Addr ess bus
2,3,28,29
Inputs
D0- D7
Data bus
13- 15,17-21
I/O
CE/
C hip Enable
22
Input
OE/
Output Enable
24
Input
WE/
Wr ite Enable
31
Input
NC
Not connected
1.30
VCC
Pow er
32
GND
Ground
16
Note
Note 1: Pins A13 through A16 are not used

by the MD2200. They are kept for socket
backward compatibility with ED 1100
(DiskOnChip 1000)
Note 2: Pins 1 and 30 are not used by
MD2200
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CHAPTER
AMIBIOS Setup
This chapter describes the cards diagnostic tests and how to set BIOS configuration data in a Windows environment.
Chapter 3 AMIBIOS setup
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General Information
AMIBIOS Setup configures system information that is stored in
CMOS RAM. Unlike conventional BIOS setup programs, AMIBIOS
features a graphical user interface that is easy to use.
Starting AMIBIOS setup

As POST executes, the following appears;
Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP
Press <DEL> to run AMIBIOS setup.
AMIBIOS main menu

The AMIBIOS setup screen appears as follows:
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Using a mouse with AMIBIOS setup

AMIBIOS Setup can be accessed via keyboard, mouse, or pen. The
mouse click functions are:
single click to change or select both global and current fields
double click to perform an operation in the selected field
Using the keyboard with AMIBIOS setup

AMIBIOS Setup has a built-in keyboard driver that uses simple
keystroke combinations:
Keystroke
<tab>
, , ,
Function
Move to the next window or field.
Move to the next field to the right,
left, above, or below.
<ENTER>
Select in the current field.
+
Increments a value.
Decrements a value.
<ESC>
Close the current operation and return to
previous level.
<PgUp>
Return to the previous page.
<PgDn>
Advance to the next page.
<Home>
Return to the beginning of the text.
<End>
Advance to the end of the text.
<ALT>+H
Access a help window.
<ALT>+<Spacebar> Exit AMIBIOS Setup.
Alphabetic keys A to Z are used in the Virtual keyboard and
are not case sensitive.
Numeric keys
0 to 9 are in the Virtual keyboard and
Numeric keypad.
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Setup
Standard Setup
The AMIBIOS Setup options described in this section are selected
by choosing the Standard icon from the AMIBIOS Setup main
menu selection screen, as shown below.
The Standard Setup screen appears:
Pri Master, Pri Slave, Sec Master, and Sec Slave
Choose these icons to configure the hard disk drive named in the
option. When you click on an icon, the following parameters are
listed: Type, LBA/Large Mode, Block Mode, 32Bit Mode, and PIO
Mode. All parameters relate to IDE drives except Type.
Date, Day and Time Configuration
Select the Date and Time icon in the Standard setup. The current
values for each category are displayed. Enter new values through
the keyboard.
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Floppy A, Floppy B
Select these icons to configure the type of floppy drive that is

attached to the system: 360 KB 5 1/4", 1.2 MB 5 1/4", 720 KB 3 1/2",
1.44 MB 3 1/2", and/or 2.88 MB 3 1/2". The settings have not been
pre-installed.
User-Defined Drive
If you are configuring a SCSI drive or an MFM, RLL, ARLL, or

ESDI drive with drive parameters that do not match drive types 146, you can select the User in the Type field. You must then enter
the drive parameters on the screen that appears. The drive
parameters include:
Cylinder (number of cylinders),
Hd (number of headers),
WP (starting write precompensation cylinder),
Sec (number of sectors),
Size (drive capacity).
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Advanced setup
Select the Advanced icon from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu to
enter Advanced setup.
The "Advanced Setup" options described in this section are the
standard options as shown on the following screen.
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Quick Boot:
Set this option to Enabled to instruct AMIBIOS to boot quickly

when the computer is powered on. This option replaces the old
Above 4 MB Memory Test Advanced Setup option.
Setting
Disabled
Description
Enabled
AMIBIOS does not test system memory above 4 MB.
AMIBIOS test all system memory. AMIBIOS waits up

to 40 seconds for a READY signal from the IDE hard
disk drive. AMIBIOS waits for .5 seconds after
sending a RESET signal to the IDE drive to allow the
IDE drive time to get ready again. AMIBIOS checks
for a <Del> key press and runs AMIBIOS Setup if
the key has been pressed.
AMIBIOS does not wait up to 40 seconds for a

READY signal from the IDE hard disk drive. If a
READY signal is not received immediately from the
IDE drive, AMIBIOS does not configure that drive.
AMIBIOS does not wait for .5 seconds after sending
a RESET signal to the IDE drive to allow the IDE drive
time to get ready again.
You cannot run AMIBIOS Setup at system boot,
because there is no delay for the Hit <Del> to run
Setup message.
Boot Up Sequence:
This option sets the sequence of boot drives (floppy drive A:, hard
disk drive C:, or CD-ROM drive) that the AMIBIOS attempts to
boot from after AMIBIOS POST completes. The settings are
C:,A:,CDROM, CDROM,A:,C:, or A:,C:,CDROM. The default
settings are A:,C:,CDROM.
Boot Up Num Lock:
Set this option to Off to turn the Num Lock key off when the
computer is booted so you can use the arrow keys on both the
numeric keypad and the keyboard. The settings are On or Off. The
default setting is On.
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Floppy Drive Swap:
Set this option to Enabled to permit drives A: or B: to be swapped.

The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is
Disabled.
Floppy Drive Seek:
Set this option to Enabled to specify that floppy drive A: will

perform a seek operation at system boot. The settings are Enabled
or Disabled. The default setting is Disabled.
PS/2 Mouse Support:
When this option is set to Enabled, AMIBIOS supports a PS/2type mouse. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The default
setting is Enabled.
System Keyboard:
This option specifies that a keyboard is attached to the computer.

The settings are Present or Absent. The default setting is Present.
Primary Display:
This option specifies the type of display monitor and adapter

in the computer. The settings are Mono, CGA40, CGA80,
EGA/VGA, or Absent. The default setting is EGA/VGA.
Display Device:
This option allows user to select display device. The settings are
CRT, LCD, and Both. The default setting is Both.
LCD type
This option allows user to select the LCD type.
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The SBC456/456E supports the following LCD types:
Brand
name
Model name
Format
SBC-456
SBC-456E
Sharp
LX 15X 80
1024 x 768 DSTN
Yes
Yes
Sharp
LM 64183P
640 x 480 MONO
Yes
Yes
Sharp
LM 64C 35P
640 x 480 DSTN
Yes
Yes
Sharp
LM 12S 40
800 x 600 DSTN
Yes
Yes
NEC
NL 6448AC33-10
640 x 480 TFT
Yes
Yes
LTM 10C209A
640 x 480
(18 bits)TFT
Yes
Yes
NL 8060AC26-04
800 x 600 TFT
Yes
Yes
Toshiba
NEC
Password Check:
This option enables password checking every time the computer is

powered on or every time AMIBIOS Setup is executed. If Always is
chosen, a user password prompt appears every time the computer
is turned on. If Setup is chosen, the password prompt appears if
AMIBIOS is executed. The Power-On default is Setup.
Parity Check:
Set this option to Enabled to check the parity of all system

memory. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The default setting
is Disabled.
OS/2 Compatible Mode:
Set this option to Enabled to permit AMIBIOS to run with IBM OS/
2. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is
Disabled.
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Wait for F1 if Error:
AMIBIOS POST error messages are followed by:

Press <F1> to continue
If this option is set to Disabled, AMIBIOS does not wait for you to
press the <F1> key after an error message. The settings are
Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Enabled.
Hit Del Message Display:
Set this option to Disabled to prevent the message:

Hit <DEL> if you want to run Setup
from appearing on the first AMIBIOS screen when the computer
boots. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The Optimal and
Fail-Safe default settings are Enabled.
Internal Cache:
This option specifies the caching algorithm used for the L1 internal
cache memory. The settings are:
Setting
Shadow
WriteBack
Description
The contents of C0000h - C3FFFh are
written to the same address in system
Use the write-back caching algorithm.
External Cache
This option specifies the caching algorithm used for L2 secondary

(external) cache memory. The settings are:
Setting
Disabled
WriteThru
WriteBack
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Description
The contents of C0000h - C3FFFh are
written to the same Neither L1 internal
cache memory on the nor L2 secondary
cache memory is enabled.
Use the write-through caching algorithm.
Use the write-back caching algorithm.
System BIOS Cacheable
When this option is set to Enabled, the contents of the F0000h

system memory segment can be read from or written to L2 cache
memory. The contents of the F0000h memory segment are always
copied from the BIOS ROM to system RAM for faster execution.
The settings are Enabled or Disabled.
Numeric Processor Test
Set this option to Enbable to permit numeric processor to be

tested.
Hard Disk Delay
This option allows you to select hard disk delay time from 5 Sec to
15 Secs.
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C000,16 KB Shadow
C400,16 KB Shadow
C800,16 KB Shadow
CC00,16 KB Shadow
D000,16KB Shadow
D400,16KB Shadow
D800,16KB Shadow
DC00,16KB Shadow
E000, 64KB Shadow
These options control the location of the contents of the 16KB of

ROM beginning at the specified memory location. If no adapter
ROM is using the named ROM area, this area is made available to
the local bus. The settings are:
Setting
Shadow
Enabled
Disabled
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Description
The contents of C0000h - C3FFFh are written to the
same address in system memory (RAM) for faster
execution.
The contents of the named ROM area are written to
the same address in system memory (RAM) for
faster execution, if an adapter ROM will be using
the named ROM area. Also, the contents of the
RAM area can be read from and written to cache
memory.
The video ROM is not copied to RAM. The contents
of the video ROM cannot be read from or written to
cache memory.
Chipset setup
The AMIBIOS Setup options deccribed in this section are selected
by choosing the Chipset icon from the AMIBIOS setup main menu,
shown below.
The following is an option list offered by Chipset Setup

Chipset setup options
Function
Auto Configuration Function
AT Bus Clock
DRAM Read Timing
Options
Disabled/Enabled
7.16
CPU Bus Speed/3
CPU Bus Speed/4
CPU Bus Speed/5
CPU Bus Speed/6
CPU Bus Speed/8
Slow
Normal
Faster
Fastest
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Function
DRAM Write Timing
SRAM Type
SRAM Read Timing

SRAM Write Timing
Memory Parity Check
DRAM Hidden Refresh
DRAM Refresh Period Setting
Memory Hole at 15-16 MB

ISA I/O Recovery
ISA I/O Recovery Time
System Hidden Refresh
Cx586 Linear Wrapped Mode
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Options
Slow
Normal
Faster
Fastest
2-1-1-1
3-1-1-1
3-2-2-2
4-2-2-2
Fast
Normal
Fast
Normal
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
15 ms
30 ms
60 ms
120 ms
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
0.5 ms
1.0 ms
1.5 ms
2.0 ms
2.5 ms
3.0 ms
3.5 ms
15 ms
30 ms
60 ms
120 ms
Disabled
Enabled
Power management Setup

The Power Management Setup offers options to help reduce power
consumption. To see the options in this group, choose the Power
Management Setup icon from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu.
Power Management Mode/APM Funtion (Advanced Power
Management)
Set this option to Enabled to enable the power management and

APM (Advanced Power Management) features.
The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is
Disabled.
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If your change the setting "Power Management mode" from

Disabled to Enabled, the picture bellow is shown:
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PCI/PnP Setup
PCI/PnP Setup options are displayed by choosing the PCI/PnP
Setup icon from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All PCI/PnP
Setup options are described in this section.
Onboard VGA Enabled
AMIBIOS supports this function.

If users put another VGA card in one of the PCI slots. Then the
VGA Card has a higher priority than onboard VGA.
Plug and Play Aware OS
Set this option to Yes if the operating system installed in the

computer is Plug and Play aware. AMIBIOS only detects and
enables PnP ISA adapter cards that are required for system boot.
The Windows 95 operating system detects and enables all other
PnP-aware adapter cards. Set this option to No if the operating
system (such as DOS, OS/2, Windows 3.x) does not use PnP.
You must set this option correctly or PnP-aware adapter cards
installed in your computer will not be configured properly.
The settings are Yes or No. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default
settings are Yes.
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PCI Latency Timer (in PCI Clocks)
This option sets the latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. The
settings are in units equal to PCI clocks. The settings are 32, 64,
96, 128, 160, 192, 224, or 248. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default
settings are 64.
VGA Locate Bus
This option allows you to select which bus VGA will use. The
settings are PCI and ISA (Default).
CPU to PCI Write Buffer
This option sets the write buffer between the CPU and PCI bus.
The default setting is Enabled.
PCI IDE BusMaster
Set this option to Enabled to specify that the IDE controller on the
PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. The settings are
Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.
Offboard PCI IDE Card
This option specifies if an offboard PCI IDE controller adapter card

is used in the computer. You must also specify the PCI expansion
slot on the motherboard where the offboard PCI IDE controller card
is installed. If an offboard PCI IDE controller is used, the onboard
IDE controller on the motherboard is automatically disabled. The
settings are Disabled, Auto, Slot1, Slot2, Slot3, or Slot4.
If Auto is selected, AMIBIOS automatically determines the correct
setting for this option. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings
are Auto.
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PCI Slot1 IRQ Priority

This option sets PCI slot IRQ priority.

The settings are Auto, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11. The default setting is Auto.
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IRQ3
IRQ4
IRQ5
IRQ7
IRQ9
IRQ10
IRQ11
IRQ14
IRQ15
These options specify the bus that the named interrupt request
lines (IRQs) are used on. These options allow you to specify IRQs
for use by legacy ISA adapter cards.
These options determine if AMIBIOS should remove an IRQ from
the pool of available IRQs passed to BIOS configurable devices.
The available IRQ pool is determined by reading the ESCD
NVRAM. If more IRQs must be removed from the pool, the end
user can use these PCI/PnP Setup options to remove the IRQ by
assigning the option to the ISA/EISA setting. Onboard I/O is
configurable by AMIBIOS. The IRQs used by onboard I/O are
configured as PCI/PnP.
The settings are PCI/PnP or ISA/EISA. The default settings are
PCI/PnP.
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Reserved Memory Size
This option specifies the size of the memory area reserved for
legacy ISA adapter cards.
The settings are Disabled, 16K, 32K, and 64K. The default
settings are Disabled.
Reserved Memory Address
This option specifies the beginning address (in hex) of the reserved
memory area. The specified ROM memory area is reserved for use
by legacy ISA adapter cards.
The settings are C0000, C4000, C8000, CC000, D0000, D4000,
D8000, or DC000.
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Peripheral Setup
Peripheral Setup options are displayed by choosing the Peripheral
Setup icon from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Peripheral
Setup options are described in this section:
Onboard FDC
This option enables the floppy drive controller on the motherboard.

The settings are Auto, Enabled, or Disabled.
Onboard Serial Port 1
This option enables serial port 1 on the motherboard and

specifies the base I/O port address for serial port 1.
The settings are Auto, Disabled, 3F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h, and 2F8h.
The Fail-Safe default setting is Auto.
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Onboard Serial Port2
This option enables serial port 2 on the motherboard and specifies

the base I/O port address for serial port 2. The settings are Auto.
Disabled, 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h, and 2E8h. The default setting is
Auto.
Onboard Parallel Port
This option enables the parallel port on the motherboard and

specifies the parallel port base I/O port address. The settings are
Auto, Disabled, 378, 378, and 3BC. The default setting is Auto.
Parallel Port Mode
This option specifies the parallel port mode. ECP and EPP are both
bidirectional data transfer sechemes that adhere to the IEEE P1284
specification. The settings are:
Setting
Normal
EPP
ECP
Description
The normal parallel port mode is used. This is the
default setting.
The parallel port can be used with devices that
adhere to the Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) specification. EPP uses the existing parallel port signals to
provide asymmetric bidirectional data transfer
driven by the host device.
The parallel port can be used with devices that
adhere to the Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)
specification. ECP uses the DMA protocol to
achieve transfer rates of approximately 2.5 Mbs.
ECP provides symmetric bidirectional communications.
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Parallel Port DMA Channel
This option is only available if the setting for the Parallel Port
Mode option is ECP.
The settings are Disabled, DMA, CH (channel) 0, DMA CH 1, or
DMA CH3.
Parallel Port IRQ
IRQ7 is used for the Parallel Port (LPT 1). The IRQ can be changed
to IRQ5.
Onboard IDE
This option specifies the onboard IDE controller channels that will
be used. The settings are Primary, Both, or Disabled.
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Security
The following icons appear in this section:
Two Levels of Passwords
Both the Supervisor and the User icons configure password

support. If you use both, the Supervisor password must be set. If
this feature is enabled, you can select AMIBIOS. The setup
messages are in different languages. The default setting is English.
The system can be configured so that all users must enter a
password every time the system boots or when AMIBIOS Setup is
executed, using either or both the Supervisor or User password.
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The following screen appears when you select the password icon
You can enter a password by:

typing the password on the keyboard
selecting each letter via the mouse
selecting each letter via the pen stylus (pen access must be
customized for each specific hardware platform).
If you do not want to use a password, simply press <ENTER>
when the password prompt appears.
Setting a Password
The password check option is enabled in Advanced Setup by

choosing either Always or Setup. Here, you determine the password to be used. The password is stored in CMOS RAM.
To assign a password,
1. Enter a 1-6 character password. The password does not appear
on the screen when typed.
2. Retype the password when prompted by AMIBIOS.
A message box will appear when the password is confirmed.
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Keep a record of the password. If you forget the password, you

must reset CMOS RAM and reconfigure the system.
Changing a password
1. Select the Supervisor or User icon from the Security section of

the AMIBIOS Setup main menu.
2. Enter the password and press <ENTER>. The screen does not
display the characters entered.
3. After the new password is entered, retype the new password as
prompted and press <ENTER>.
If the password confirmation is incorrect, an error message appears.
If the new password is entered without error, press <ESC> to return
to the AMIBIOS Setup Main Menu. The password is stored in
CMOS RAM after AMIBIOS Setup completes. The next time the
system boots, you are prompted for the password if the password
function is present and is enabled.
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Anti-virus
Select the Anti-virus icon from the Security section of the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. AMIBIOS issues a warning when any
program (or virus) issues a Disk format command or attempts to
write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. The settings are
Enabled or Disabled.
If enabled, the following appears when a write is attempted to the
boot sector.
Boot Sector Write !!!
Possible VIRUS: Conti nue (Y/N)?
You may have to type "N" several times to prevent the boot sector
write.
The following is displayed after any attempt to format any cylinder,
head, or sector of any hard disk drive via the BIOS INT 13 Hard
Disk Drive Service:
Format !!!
Possible VIRUS: Conti nue
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(Y/N)? _
Utility
The following icons appear in this section:
Detect IDE:
If drive C is an IDE drive, the hard disk drive parameters for drive C:
are automatically detected and reported to the Hard Disk Drive C
screen in Standard Setup, so that you can easily configure drive C.
Drive D and the CD-ROM could also be automatically detected and
reported to screen if drive D and CD-ROM are IDE drives.
Language:
If this feature is enabled, you can select AMIBIOS. The setup

messages are in different languages. The default setting is
English.
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Default
The icons in this section permit you to select a group of settings
for all AMIBIOS Setup options. Not only can you use these icons
to quickly set system configuration parameters, you can also
choose a group of settings that have a better chance of working
when the system is having configuration-related problems.
Original
Choose the Original icon to return to the system configuration

values present in AMIBIOS Setup when you first begin this
AMIBIOS Setup session.
Optimal
You can load the optimal default settings for the AMIBIOS Setup
options by selecting the Optimal icon. The Optimal default settings
are the values that optimize system performance. If CMOS RAM is
corrupted, the Optimal settings are loaded automatically.
Fail-Safe
You can load the Fail-Safe AMIBIOS Setup options settings by

selecting the Fail-Safe icon.
The Fail-Safe settings provide the most stable settings, though
they do not provide optimal performance. Use this option as a
diagnostic aid if the system is behaving erratically.
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Exiting AMIBIOS
You can exit AMIBIOS by pressing the <ESC> key while in the
AMIBIOS main menu screen.
The following screen appears:
Select the option you desire, and the system will continue its boot
up sequence.
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64
CHAPTER
Flat Panel/CRT
Controller Display
Drivers and Utilities
This chapter provides information about:

Driver types and installation
Software utility installation and use
Chapter 4 Flat Panel/CRT Controller
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Software drivers
This chapter describes the operation and installation of the software
drivers supplied on the Display Driver Diskettes that are shipped with
your VGA adapter.
Your VGA adapter is based on the CHIPS VGA Flat Panel/CRT
controller and is fully IBM VGA compatible. This controller offers a
large set of extended functions and higher resolutions. If you intend
to use your VGA adapter in standard VGA modes only, you do not
need to install any of these drivers. Since your VGA adapter is fully
compatible, it does not require any special drivers to operate in
standard modes.
The purpose of the enclosed software drivers is to take advantage of
the extended features of the CHIPS VGA Flat Panel/CRT controller.
Hardware configuration
Some of the high-resolution drivers provided in this package will work
only in certain system configurations. If a driver does not display
correctly, try the following:
1. Change the display controller to CRT-only mode, rather than flat
panel or simultaneous display mode. Some high-resolution drivers
will display correctly only in CRT mode.
2. If a high-resolution mode is not supported on your system, try
using a lower-resolution mode. For example, 1024 x 768 mode will
not work on some systems, but 800 x 600 mode is supported on
most.
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Necessary prerequisites
The instructions in this manual assume that you understand elementary concepts of MS-DOS and the IBM Personal Computer. Before you
attempt to install any driver or utility, you should:
Know how to copy files from a floppy disk to a directory on the hard
disk
Understand the MS-DOS directory structure
Know how to format a floppy disk
If you are uncertain about any of these concepts, please refer to the
DOS or OS/2 user reference guides for more information, before you
proceed with the installation.
Before you begin

Before you begin the driver software installation, you should make
backup copies of the Display Driver Diskettes. Store the original
disks in a safe place.
Make sure you know the version of the application for which you are
installing drivers. Your Display Driver Diskettes contain drivers for
several versions of certain applications. For your driver to operate
properly, you must install the driver for your version of the application
program.
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Windows 95
These drivers are designed to work with Microsoft Windows. You
just install these drivers through the Windows operating system.
Driver
installation
1. Install Windows 95 as you normally would for a VGA display.

Click the Start button, go to Settings and click on Control Panel.
Choose the Display icon and double click on the icon. In the
Display Properties window, click on the Settings tab. Then click
on Change Display Type. In the Change Display Type window,
click on the Change button under Adapter Type. This will bring up
the Select Device window.
2. Place the Windows 95 Display Driver Diskette in drive A. In the
Select Device window, click on Have Disk, Press <ENTER> and
the name of the Chips and Technologies, Inc. Video Controller
driver will appear highlighted in the Models list box. Select Chips
and Tech. 65550 PCI (new) and Click OK to install the selected
driver. Click OK to install the selected driver.
3. Once the installation is complete, the Change Display Type
window will reappear. Click on Close to close the window. Then
the Display Properties window will reappear. Click on Apply.
Restart the system for the new settings to take effect.
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Windows 3.1
These drivers are designed to work with Microsoft Windows Version
3.1. You may install these drivers either through Windows or in
DOS.
Driver installation - Windows Setup

1. Install Windows as you normally would for a VGA display. Run
Windows to make sure that it is working correctly.
2. Place the Display Driver Diskette #1 in drive A. In the Windows
Program Manager, choose File from the Options Menu. Then from
the pull-down menu, choose Run. At the Command Line prompt,
type A:\WINSETUP. Press the <ENTER> key or click OK to begin
the installation.
At this point the setup program locates the directory where Windows
is installed. For proper operation, the drivers must be installed in the
Windows subdirectory.
3. Press <ENTER> to complete the installation. Once completed, the
Display Driver Control Panel appears on the screen. This Control
Panel allows you to select and load the installed drivers.
Another method of installing these drivers is through the File Manager. Click on Drive A:, and then double-click on WINSETUP.EXE to
begin installation.
Changing Display Drivers from Windows

To change display drivers from Windows, select the Windows Setup
icon from the Main window. You will be shown the current setup
configuration. Select Change System Settings from the Option menu.
Click on the arrow at the end of the Display line. You will be shown a
list of display drivers. Click on the driver you want to select it. Then
click on the OK button. Follow the directions to complete the setup.
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Changing color schemes

After you change display drivers, you may notice that the color
scheme used by Windows looks strange. This is because different
drivers have different default colors. You can correct this by choosing
the same color scheme or a new color scheme. First select the Control
Panel from the Main window. Select the Color icon. You will be
shown the current color scheme. Choose a new color scheme and click
the OK button.
DOS
Driver installation - DOS setup
1. Install Windows as you normally would for a VGA display. Run
Windows to make sure that it is working correctly. Then exit from
Windows.
2. Place the Display Driver Diskette #1 in drive A. Type A: <ENTER>
to make this the default drive.
3. Type SETUP <ENTER> to run the driver SETUP program. Press
any key to get to the applications list.
4. Using the arrow keys, select Windows Version 3.1 and press the
<ENTER> key. Press the <ENTER> key to select All Resolutions,
then press <END> to begin the installation.
5. At this point you will be asked for the path to your Windows
System directory (default C:\WINDOWS). When the installation is
complete, press any key to continue. Press <ESC> followed by Y
to exit to DOS.
6. Change to the directory where you installed Windows (usually
C:\WINDOWS).
7. Type SETUP <ENTER> to run the Windows Setup program. It will
show the current Windows configuration. Use the Up arrow key to
move to the Display line and press <ENTER>.
8. A list of display drivers will be shown. Use the arrow keys to
select one of the drivers starting with an asterisk (*) and press
<ENTER>.
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9. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the setup. In most

cases, you may press <ENTER> to accept the suggested option.
When Setup is done, it will return to DOS. Type WIN <ENTER> to
start Windows with the new display driver.
Changing display drivers from DOS

To change display drivers from DOS, change to the Windows directory
and run Setup, repeating steps 4 and 5 from the previous page.
Besides the special display drivers marked by an asterisk (*), you
should be able to use the following standard drivers:
VGA
Super VGA
640 x 480, 16 colors

800 x 600, 16 colors
Panning Drivers
Special panning drivers are provided to allow high-resolution modes to

be displayed on a flat panel or CRT. These drivers will show a section
of a larger screen, and will automatically pan or scroll the screen
horizontally and vertically when the mouse reaches the edge of the
display.
OS/2
These drivers are designed to function with the OS/2 Version 3 and 2.1
operating systems.
Driver installation
NOTE:
Always use the INSTxx.CMD for the FIRST

installation of the video device drivers. To change
video resolutions, follow Step 3 below.
To install the drivers, follow these instructions:

1. The system display must be set to VGA mode before installing the
OS/2 SVGA drivers. Open an OS/2 full screen or windowed
session.
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2. Place the OS/2 Display Driver Diskette in drive A. Type

A:<ENTER> to make this the default drive. Then type INST2X
A: C: <ENTER> (for OS/2 2.1x systems) or INST30 A: C:
<ENTER> (for OS/2 Version 3 systems). Once the Install Program is
completed, do a system shutdown and reboot.
3. After the system has rebooted, follow these instructions:
A) OS/2 2.1x
Open an OS/2 full-screen or windowed session. At the OS/2
prompt, type DSPINSTL <ENTER> to install the new device
driver and configure the video system.
B) OS/2 Version 3
Go to the System Setup folder and run Selective Install to install the
new device driver and configure the video system.
Follow the instructions of the program to set up the OS/2 drivers in
your system. First, select Primary Display. From the list of Primary
Display Adapter Types, select Chips and Technologies 655XX.
From the list of available Display Resolutions, select a display
resolution. The correct source directory must be specified. Once
the installation is complete, the system must be shut down and
restarted for changes to take effect.
WIN-OS/2
Please note the following limitations regarding WIN-OS/2.
1. The WIN-OS/2 full screen session should be set to Enhanced
Capability. The default setting is Standard Mode. If this setting is
not changed, Windows will not run.
2. WIN-OS/2 should be started by selecting the WIN-OS/2 Full
Screen Icon in the Command Prompts folder, or with the WIN
command in a DOS Full Screen or OS/2 Full Screen session.
3. Do not start WIN-OS/2 in a DOS or OS/2 Window. The system
does not support the enhanced video mode being used in a
window, and therefore will not run.
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4. When running WIN-OS/2, DO NOT use <ALT>+<HOME> to

switch a DOS or OS/2 Full Screen session to Windows. If this
happens, do a system shutdown and reboot.
Driver diskette copy

NOTE:
Diskette copies of the OS/2 drivers must have a

VOLUME LABEL that reads DISP 1 in order to be
an installable diskette.
To copy the OS/2 Display Driver Diskette, follow these instructions:

1. Copy all files on the OS/2 Display Driver Diskette as you normally
would onto another diskette.
2. Place the diskette copy in drive A. At the C prompt, type LABEL
A: DISP 1 to properly label your diskette. Then store your
diskette copy in a safe place.
For proper installation of OS/2 drivers, all diskette copies must be
properly labeled DISP 1.
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Windows NT 3.51
These drivers are designed to work with Microsoft Windows.
Driver installation
1. Install Windows NT 3.51 as you normally would for a VGA
display. Run Windows NT Control Panel from the Main Group.
Choose the Display option. In the Display Settings dialog box,
click on Change Display Type. Click on Change from the Adapter
Type in the Display Type dialog box. Click on Other in the Select
Device dialog box.
2. Place the Windows NT Display Driver Diskette in drive A. Press
<ENTER> and the following driver names will appear highlighted in
the Models list box:
CHIPS Video Accelerator (64310,65545,65548,65550)
CHIPS Video Accelerator (65510,65530,65535,65540)
Click on Install to Install the selected driver. Once the installation
is complete, shutdown and restart the system.
3. Upon restart, at the Invalid Display Selection message, click on
OK and select the desired display settings from the Display
Settings dialog box. Click on Test to test the newly selected
graphic mode. A color test screen should appear, followed by the
Testing Mode window. Click on Yes to contiune. The Display
Settings Change window will appear. Click on Restart Now for the
new settings to take effect.
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Windows NT 4.0
Driver Installation
1. Install Windows NT4.0 as you normally would for a VGA display.
First click the Start button, go to Settings and click on Control
Panel. Choose the Display icon and click on the icon. In the
Display Properties window, click on the Settings tab. Then click
on Change Display Type. In the Change Display Type window,
click on the Change button under Adapter Type. This will bring up
the Select Device window.
2. Place the Windows NT Display Driver Diskette in drive A. In
the Select Device window, click on Have Disk. Press <ENTER>
and the name of the Chips and Technologies, Inc. Video Controller driver will appear highlighted in the Models list box. Select
Chips and Tech. 65550 PCI (new) and Click OK to install the
selected driver. Click OK to install the selected driver.
3. Once the installation is complete, the Change Display Type
window will reappear. Click on Close to close the window. Then
the Display Properties window will reappear. Click on Apply.
Restart the system for new settings to take effect.
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SOFTWARE UTILITIES
This chapter describes the operation and installation of the following
software utilities supplied on the Display Driver Diskettes:
CHIPSDSP
CHIPSCPL
The CHIPSDSP utility program

This utility program is designed to work with Microsoft Windows
95.
Installing the utility

CHIPSDSP.DLL is located on the CHIPS Windows 95 driver disk. This
file is a Winsows 95 based utility for selecting display type and refresh
rate. It is a Display Properties Refresh window that is automatically
installed when installing CHIPS Windows 95 display drivers. The
Display icon is in the Control Panel group. To invoke the Display icon,
simply click on the Start button, go to Settings, click on Control Panel,
and then double click on the Display icon. Click on the property sheet
with the heading Refresh.
How to use the utility

DISPLAY DEVICE allows you to select the display type from the
following:
CRT Only
<ALT C>
LCD (Flat Panel) only
<ALT I >
Both CRT and LCD (Flat Panel) <ALT B>
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REFRESH RATE allows you to select the refresh rate from the
following:
Interlaced
56 Hz
60 Hz
70 Hz
72 Hz
75 Hz
85 Hz
The refresh rate is available in CRT Mode only.
Note: 1. The refresh rates that are supported by the selected monitor are the only refresh rates that will show and be selectable.
2. The above refresh rates may not be supported by all
Chips products.
WINDOWS DEFAULT allows you to return to the default refresh
rate setting for the selected monitor in Windows 95.
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The CHIPSCPL utility program

This utility program is designed to work with Microsoft Windows
Version 3.1.
Installing the utility

CHIPSCPL.CPL is a Windows based utility to select resolutions and
color depth. It is a Control Panel Applet with its own icon that is automatically installed when installing CHIPS Windows 3.1 linear drivers.
The Control Panel icon is in the Main Windows group. To invoke the
control panel applet, simply click on the icon. The driver resolution and
color depth take effect only after Windows is rebooted with the new
driver.
How to use the utility

SCREEN SIZE <ALT S> allows you to select from the following
resolutions:
640 x 480
800 x 600
1024 x 786
1280 x 1024
By selecting the resoution first, it will determine the allowable selections for color depth.
COLOR <ALT O> allows you to select the number of colors from the
following:
16 (4bits per pixel)

256 (8 bpp)
32K (15 bpp)
64K (16 bpp)
16M (24 bpp)
By selecting the color depth first, will be displayed the allowable
resolutions.
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DPI<ALT P> allows you to select a large or small font.

DISPLAY<ALT D> allows you to select the display type from the
following:
CRT only
LCD (Flat Panel) only
Both CRT and LCD (Flat Panel)
MONITOR SELECTION <ALT M> allows you to select from the list
of monitors.
REFRESH<ALT R> allows you to select the refresh rate from the
following:
Interlaced
56 Hz
60 Hz
70 Hz
72 Hz
75 Hz
The refresh rate is available on CTR Mode only. The refresh rates
supported by the selected monitor are the only available refresh rates
that can be selected.
CURSOR-ANIMATION <ALT A> allows you to select an animated
cursor instead of the hour glass wait cursor.
BIG CURSOR <ALT G> allows you to select a big cursor for better
visibility on the Flat Panel.
Version <ALT V> displays version information about the current
driver.
HELP <ALT H> displays help information on how to use the Display
Driver Control Panel.
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C H A P T E R
Ethernet Software
Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure

the Etherent Card to match your application requirements (SBC-456E only).
Chapter 5 Software Configuration
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Ethernet software configuration

The onboard Ethernet interface supports all major network
operating systems. I/O addresses and interrupts are easily
configured via the AMIBIOS Setup. To configure the medium
type, to view the current configuration, or to run diagnostics,
please refer to the following istructions:
1. Power the mainboard on. Ensure that the RSET8029.EXE file
is located in the working drive.
2. At the prompt, type RSET8029.EXE and press <ENTER>.
The Ethernet configuration program will then be displayed.
3. This simple screen shows all the available options for the
Ethernet interface. Just highlight the option you wish to
change by using the Up and DOWN keys. To change a
selected item, press <ENTER>, and a screen will appear with
the available options. Highlight your option and press
<ENTER>. Each highlighted option has a helpful message
guide displayed at the bottom of the screen for additional
information.
4. After you have made your selections and the configuration
is what you want, press <ESC>. A prompt will appear
asking if you want to save the configuration. Press "Y" if
you want to save.
The Ethernet Setup Menu also offers three very useful diagnostic functions. These are:
1. Run EEPROM test
2. Run Diagnostics on Board
3. Run Diagnostics on Network
Each option has its own display screen which shows the format
and result of any diagnostic tests undertaken.
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APPENDIX
Watchdog Timer
Demo Program
The following demo program illustrates

the programming steps required to enable,
set, and disable the watchdog timer.
Programming the watchdog timer

How to program the WATCHDOG TIMER
1. To set the time-out interval of watchdog timer:
-- output the desired value to port 0x443. Since the data is of 1
byte, the maximum value will be 255. In our design 1 ~ 127 will
denote 1sec ~ 127sec, though 129 ~ 255 will denote lmin ~
127min. e.g.
outportb(0x443, 30); // set interval to 30 seconds
outportb(0x443, 0x85); // set interval to 5 minutes
2. To set the time-out event:
-- output data to prot 0x444,
0: reset system
1, 2, 3: IRQ 10, 15, 11 respectively
4: NMI
e.g.
outportb(0x444, 0); // set time-out event to reset-system
3. To disable watchdog timer:
-- output any value to port 0x80, e.g.
outportb(0x80, data); // disable watchdog timer
4. To ebable or refresh watchdog timer(the watchdog timer will
return to its initial value, then count down):
-- access the I/O port 0x443, e.g.
outportb(0x80, 0); // disable watchdog timer
inportb(0x443); // refresh watchdog timer
* note: if you want to refresh the watchdog timer, you have to
disable it first.
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Demo program
outportb(0x444, 0):
// set time-out event to reset-system
outportb(0x443x 10);
// set time-out interval to 10 seconds
iutportb(0x443);
// enable watchdog timer
customer_job();
// execute your job here, be sure your

job will finished within 10 seconds
outportb(0x80, 0);
// refresh watchdog timer, otherwise

the system will reset after time-out
outputb(0x443, 20);
// set time-out interval to 20 seconds
inportb(0x443);
// enable watchdog timer
another_job();
// another job finished in 20 seconds
outportb(0x80, 0)
// disable watchdog timer
...
...
Appendix A Watchdog Timer Demo Program
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APPENDIX
Installing PC/104
Modules
This appendix gives instructions for

installing PC/104 modules.
Appendix B Installing PC/104 Modules
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Installing PC/104 modules

The SBC-456/456E's PC/104 connectors give you the flexibility to
attach PC/104 expansion modules. These modules perform the
functions of traditional plug-in expansion cards, but save space
and valuable slots. Modules include:
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PCM-3110B
PCM-3115B
PCM-3200
PCM-3420
PCM-3521
PCM-3522
PCM-3600
PCM-3610
PCM-3640
PCM-P50
PCM-3660
PCM-3718
PCM-3724
PCM-3910
PCM-3810
PCM-3820
PCMCIA Module (one-slot)

PCMCIA Module (two-slot)
PC/104 Sound Module
PC/104 Fast SCSI Module
Advanced Flat-Panel/CRT VGA Module
LCD Panel Adapter
PC/104 Fax/Modem Module
Isolated RS-232 and RS-422/485 Module
PC/104 4-port RS-232 Module
PC/104 Vehicle Power Supply
Ethernet Module
30 KHz A/D Module
48-channel DIO Module
Breadboard Module
Solid State Disk Module
High Density Flash Solid State Disk Module
Installing these modules on the SBC-456/456E is a quick and simple

operation. The following steps show how to mount the PC/104
modules:
Step1
Remove the SBC-456/456E from your system, paying

particular attention to the safety instructions already
mentioned above.
Step2
Make any jumper or link changes required to the CPU

card now. Once the PC/104 module is mounted, you
may have difficulty in accessing these.
Step3
Mount the PC/104 module onto the CPU card. Do this

by pressing the module firmly but carefully onto the
mounting connectors.
Step4
Secure the PC/104 module onto the CPU card using

the four mounting spacers and srews.
PC/104
Mounting Support
Female
Main board
Male
PC/104 Module
PC/104 Module Mounting Diagram
Appendix B Installing PC/104 Modules
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0.300
3.775
3.575
3.250
3.575
0.200
0.200
0
0
0.200
3.350
3.550
PC/104 module dimenstions (inches 5%)
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Jumpers and connectors .................................................... 10

Reserved IR connector (J5) ............................................. 26

Chpater 4: Flat Panel/CRT Controller Display Drivers

Software drivers .................................................................. 66

Ethernet software configuration ....................................... 82

Appendix A: Watchdog Timer Demo Pro

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IDE hard drive connector (CN1)

Connecting the hard drive

IDE LED (J1)

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Display connectors (CN9, CN2)

LCD connector (CN2)

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Floppy drive connector (CN3)

Connecting the floppy drive

1~33 (odd) GND

Parallel (printer) connector (CN4)

Installing the retaining bracket

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Power connector (CN5)

Serial port connectors (CN8, CN6)

RS-232 connector (CN8)

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RS-232/422/485 connector (CN6)

Ethernet connector (CN7)

Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors (CN10, CN11)

Keyboard connector (CN10)

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Keyboard & PS/2 mouse connector (CN11)

Ethernet link/active signal LED

Ethernet link signal LED (J2)

Ethernet active signal LED (J3)

Buzzer or external speaker (J4)

Buzzer or External speaker (J4)

Reserved IR connector (J5)