ADVANTECH PCI-6871F-S0A1
Specifications
Form Factor
EBX
Audio
N/A
Battery
Lithium 3 V/196 mAH
BIOS
AWARD 256 kbit Flash BIOS
Cache Memory
64KB on the CPU
Chipset
VIA VT8606 "TwisterT" + VT82C686B
VIA VT8606 "TwisterT" integrated Savage4 2D/3D/Video Accelerator
Controller
RTL 8139C
CPU
Embedded VIA low power processor on die 128 KB L1, Eden 400 (PCI-6871F-J0A1, PCI-6871F-J1A1)
Dimensions
185 x 122 mm (7.3" x 4.8") 0.27 kg (weight of total package)
Display Interface
N/A
Expansion Interface
32-bit PCI slot
Gross Weight
N/A
I/O Chipset
2 x EIDE (1 x Ultra DMA100,1 x Ultra DMA33), 1 x RS-232, 1 x LPT
IDE Interface
PC104, PCI
Input
RJ-45
IR Interface
115 Kbps, IrDA 1.1 compliant
LCD Controller
2-Channel (2 x 18-bit) LVDS interface
LCD Interface
36-bit TTL
Memory
8/16/32 MB frame buffer using system memory
Operating Humidity
0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Operating Temperature
0 ~ 60° C (32 ~ 140° F), operation
Power Consumption
Max: 2.481 A @ +5 V, 47.5 mA @ +12 V (with 256 MB SDRAM, VIA C3-400 MHz CPU)
Power Management
ACPI
Power Supply
+5 V, +12 V ± 5%
Processor
VIA Eden
Resolutions
CRT Mode: 1280 x 1024 @ 16 bpp (60 Hz), 1280 x 1024 @ 32 bpp
Speed
10/100Base-T
SSD
Support CompactFlash Card Type I/II
System Memory
SDRAM SODIMM x 2 Max. 512 MB
System Monitor
IEEE 802.3u 10/100Base-T Fast Ethernet compatible
TV-out
N/A
USB
4 USB ports, USB 1.1 compliant
Wake On LAN
Optional
Watchdog Timer
1 ~ 62 sec, System reset or IRQ11
Features
- 32-bit PCI Slot
- AGP 4 x VGA
- Low power VIA Eden CPU on board
- Supports TFT and DSTN LCD, LVDS
- Supports wake-up on LAN, modem
Datasheet
Extracted Text
PCI-6871
PCI Via Eden Half-sized SBC
with SODIMM/VGA
LCD/LVDS/LAN and CFC2
Users Manual
Copyright
This document is copyrighted, © 2002. All rights are reserved. The orig-
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ucts described in this manual at any time without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmit-
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rights of third parties that may result from such use.
Acknowledgements
Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.
VIA is a trademark of VIA Technologies, Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
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For more information on this and other Advantech products, please visit
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This manual is for the PCI-6871.
Part No. 2006687111
2nd Edition, March 2004
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Packing List
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:
1 ea. PCI-6871 all-in-one single board computer
1 ea. startup manual
CD-ROM or disks for utility, drivers, and manual (in PDF format)
1 ea. power cable p/n: 1703080101
1 ea. PS/2 KB/M cable p/n: 1700060202
1 ea. Printer cable p/n:1700260250
1 ea. FDD cable p/n:1701340603
1 ea. EIDE cable p/n:1701400452
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or
sales representative immediately.
Model No. List Description
PCI-6871F-J0A1 PCI Via Eden Half-sized SBC with SODIMM/VGA
LCD/LVDS/LAN and CFC2
Additional Information and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com where you can
find the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer
service center for technical support if you need additional assistance.
Please have the following information ready before you call:
Product name and serial number
Description of your peripheral attachments
Description of your software (operating system, version, application
software, etc.)
A complete description of the problem
The exact wording of any error messages
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Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ........................................1
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ............................................................................. 3
1.3 Specifications .................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Standard SBC Functions................................................. 3
1.3.2 VGA/LCD/LVDS Interface............................................ 4
1.3.3 LVDS: Supports 2 Channel (2 x 18 bit) LVDS interface4
1.3.4 PCI bus Ethernet interface .............................................. 4
1.3.5 Mechanical and Environmental ...................................... 4
1.4 Board layout: dimensions.................................................. 5
Chapter 2 Installation ........................................................7
2.1 Jumpers.............................................................................. 8
2.2 Connectors......................................................................... 8
2.3 Locating jumpers............................................................. 10
2.4 Locating Connectors ....................................................... 11
2.5 Setting Jumpers ............................................................... 12
2.6 Clear CMOS (JP1) .......................................................... 13
2.7 Installing system memory (SODIMM) ........................... 14
2.7.1 Installing SODIMM...................................................... 14
2.8 IDE, CDROM hard drive connector (CN1, CN7)........... 15
2.8.1 Connecting the hard drive............................................. 16
2.9 Solid State Disk............................................................... 16
2.9.1 CompactFlash (CN28) .................................................. 16
2.10 Floppy drive connector (CN6) ........................................ 16
2.10.1 Connecting the floppy drive ......................................... 17
2.11 Parallel port connector (CN2) ......................................... 17
2.12 Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector (CN25) ................ 17
2.13 Power & HDD LED, Reset Button Connector (CN13, CN8)
18
2.13.1 Power & HDD LED (CN13) ........................................ 18
2.13.2 Reset switch (CN8)....................................................... 18
2.14 Power connectors (CN11, FAN1) ................................... 18
2.14.1 Main power connector, +5 V, +12 V (CN11).............. 18
2.14.2 CPU Fan power supply connector (FAN1)................... 18
2.15 ATX power control connector (CN3, CN5).................... 19
2.15.1 ATX feature connector (CN3) and soft power switch con-
nector (CN5)19
2.16 IR connector (CN9)......................................................... 20
2.17 Audio interfaces (CN10) ................................................. 20
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2.18 COM port connector (CN19, CN20)............................... 20
2.18.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3)........................... 20
2.19 VGA/LCD/LVDS interface connections ........................ 20
2.19.1 CRT display connector (CN12) .................................... 21
2.19.2 Flat panel display connector (CN18)............................ 21
2.19.3 Extension flat panel connector (CN17) ........................ 21
2.19.4 LVDS LCD panel connector (CN21) ........................... 21
2.19.5 Panel type selection (S1)............................................... 22
2.20 Ethernet configuration..................................................... 22
2.20.1 100Base-T connector (CN15)....................................... 23
2.20.2 Network boot ................................................................ 23
2.20.3 LAN controller power select (JP2) ............................... 23
2.21 Watchdog timer configuration ........................................ 23
2.21.1 Watchdog timer action (JP4) ........................................ 23
2.22 USB connectors (CN4, CN23)........................................ 24
Chapter 3 Software Configuration .................................25
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 26
3.2 Connections to Three Standard LCDs............................. 27
3.2.1 Connections to Toshiba LTM10C209A (640 x 480 TFT
color LCD)27
3.2.2 Connections to Toshiba LTM15C151A (1024 x 768 TFT
color LCD)28
3.2.3 Connections to Toshiba LTM12C275A (800 x 600 TFT
color LCD)29
3.3 Ethernet software configuration...................................... 30
Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup.........................................33
4.1 System test and initialization........................................... 34
4.1.1 System configuration verification................................. 34
4.2 Award BIOS setup .......................................................... 35
4.2.1 Entering setup .............................................................. 35
4.2.2 Standard CMOS Features setup.................................... 36
4.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features setup .................................... 37
4.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features setup................................. 38
4.2.5 Integrated Peripherals ................................................... 39
4.2.6 Power Management Setup ............................................ 39
4.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................ 40
4.2.8 PC Health Status ........................................................... 40
4.2.9 Frequency/Voltage Control........................................... 41
4.2.10 Load Optimized Defaults.............................................. 42
4.2.11 Set Password................................................................. 42
4.2.12 Save & Exit Setup......................................................... 43
4.2.13 Exit Without Saving...................................................... 44
Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup ............................................45
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5.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 46
5.1.1 Chipset .......................................................................... 46
5.1.2 Display memory............................................................ 46
5.1.3 Display types................................................................. 46
5.1.4 Dual/Simultaneous Display .......................................... 47
5.2 Installation of the SVGA Driver ..................................... 48
5.2.1 Installation for Windows 95 ......................................... 48
5.2.2 Installation for Windows 98/Me................................... 52
5.2.3 Installation for Windows NT ........................................ 57
5.2.4 Installation for Windows 2000 ..................................... 62
5.2.5 Installation for Windows XP ........................................ 67
5.3 Further Information......................................................... 73
Chapter 6 Audio Setup.....................................................75
6.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 76
6.2 DOS utilities.................................................................... 76
6.2.1 VIA Sound Blaster Pro compatible set up program ..... 76
6.2.2 VIA Sound Blaster Installation..................................... 76
6.3 Driver installation............................................................ 77
6.3.1 Before you begin........................................................... 77
6.3.2 Windows 95/98 drivers................................................. 77
6.3.3 Windows NT drivers..................................................... 85
6.3.4 Windows 2000 Drivers ................................................. 88
Chapter 7 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...........................93
7.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 94
7.2 Installation of Ethernet driver ......................................... 94
7.2.1 Installation for MS-DOS and Windows 3.1.................. 94
7.2.2 Installation for Windows 98 ......................................... 95
7.2.3 Installation for Windows 2000 ..................................... 98
7.2.4 Installation for Windows NT ...................................... 103
7.3 Further information ....................................................... 109
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer ...........111
A.1 Supported Input Timing Modes .................................... 112
Appendix B Installing PC/104 Modules ..........................115
B.1 Installing PC/104 Modules............................................ 116
Appendix C Pin Assignments ...........................................121
C.1 CPU Fan Power Connector (FAN 1)............................. 122
C.2 Ethernet 10/100Base-T Connector (CN15)................... 122
C.3 Audio Connector (CN10).............................................. 123
C.4 Main Power Connector (CN11) .................................... 124
C.5 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector (CN25)............. 125
C.6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (CN6)............................ 126
C.7 IDE Hard Drive Connector (CN1, CN7) ...................... 127
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C.8 Parallel Port Connector (CN2) ................................... 128
C.9 HDD, PWR LED CON & WDT output (CN13) ..... 129
C.10 Reset Button Connector (CN8) .............................. 129
C.11 USB Connector (CN4, CN23) ............................... 130
C.12 LCD Inverter Backlight Connector (CN27) ........ 130
C.13 IR Connector (CN9) ............................................ 131
C.14 CRT Display Connector (CN12)................................... 131
C.15 Flat Panel Connector (CN18) ................................. 132
C.16 Extended Flat Panel Display Connector (CN17) ....... 133
C.17 LCD Signal Mapping .................................................. 134
C.18 LVDS Connector (CN21) .......................................... 135
C.19 COM Port Connector (CN19) ................................ 136
C.20 COM Port Connector (CN20) ................................ 136
C.21 CompactFlash Card Connector (CN28) ...................... 137
C.22 ATX Power Feature Connector (CN3).......................... 138
C.23 LCD Backlight Connector (CN24) ............................... 138
C.24 External Keyboard Connector (CN26).......................... 139
Appendix D System Assignments .....................................141
D.1 System I/O Ports............................................................ 142
D.2 1st MB memory map..................................................... 143
D.3 DMA channel assignments............................................ 143
D.4 Interrupt assignments .................................................... 144
Appendix E Optional Extras for the PCI-6871...............145
E.1 Optional USB cable (CN23) ......................................... 146
E.2 ATX Power Control Cable............................................ 146
E.3 Audio module................................................................ 146
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General Information
This chapter gives background
information on the PCI-6871.
Sections include:
Introduction
Features
Specifications
Board layout and dimensions
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Advantech's new PCI-6871 is a half-sized CPU card with onboard VIA
Via Eden C3 EBGA fanless CPU. The VIA Eden processor uses
advanced 0.13µ CMOS technology with 128KB L1 cache memory and
64KB L2 cache memory on die. This board with Via Eden CPU can oper-
ate without a fan at temperatures up to 60° C (140° F) and typically con-
sumes under 14 Watts while supporting numerous peripherals. This SBC
includes a 4X AGP controller, a PCI Ethernet interface, and 36-bit TTL
interface. Its design is based on the half-sized CPU card and supports PCI
bus expansion. Other on-board features include an FDD, LPT, 4 USBs,
and 2 serial ports. PCI-6871 supports AC97 audio with the addition of the
optional PCM-231A-00A1 audio module. This product uses a VIA
VT8606 "TwisterT" chip with Integrated Savage4 2D/3D/Video Acceler-
ator and supports 4X AGP VGA/LCD interface and up to 32 MB frame
buffer using system memory. The PCI-6871 supports one 10/100Mbps
Ethernet connection with an onboard RJ-45 connector, and is effective for
use as a firewall, VPN, or other communication device.
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1.2 Features
Embedded low power VIA Eden C3 EBGA processor
Half-sized CPU card with PCI golden finger
Fanless operation at 60° C.
1 onboard RJ-45 connector supports 10/100Base-T Ethernet
4X AGP graphics for high performance applications
Supports PC/104
Supports wake on LAN
Supports wake on Modem
Supports LCD backlight turn-off function
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Standard SBC Functions
CPU: VIA C3 fanless EBGA MHz processor
System chipset: VIA VT8606 "TwisterT" +VT82C686B
BIOS: Award 256 KB Flash memory
System memory: Two 144-pin SODIMM sockets (on the backside)
accept 32 MB up to 512MBx2 (total 1024MB) SDRAM
2nd cache memory: 64KB on the C3 fanless EBGA processor
FDD interface: Supports up to two FDDs
Serial ports: Two serial ports:
COM1: RS-232
COM2: RS-232/422/485
Parallel port: Parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
Keyboard/mouse connector: Supports standard PC/AT keyboard
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and a PS/2 mouse
Power management: Supports power saving modes including Nor-
mal/Standby/Suspend modes. APM 1.2 compliant
Watchdog timer: 62 level timer intervals
USB: Four universal serial bus ports
PC/104 expansion: PC/104 connector for ISA control board
Solid State Disk: Supports one 50-pin socket for CFC type I/II
1.3.2 VGA/LCD/LVDS Interface
Chipset: VIA TwisterT chip with integrated Savage4 2D/3D/Video Accelerator
Frame buffer: Supports 8/16/32 MB frame buffer with system memory
Interface: 4X AGP VGA/LCD interface, Support for 9, 12, 15, 18, 24,
36 bit TFT and optional 16- or 24-bit DSTN panel
Display mode: CRT Modes: 1280 x 1024@32bpp (60Hz), 1024 x 768
@ 32bpp (85 Hz); LCD/Simultaneous Modes: 1280 x 1024 @16bpp
(60 Hz), 1024 x 768 @16bpp (60Hz)
1.3.3 LVDS: Supports 2 Channel (2 x 18 bit) LVDS interface
Chipset: VIA VT8606T (TwisterT)
1.3.4 PCI bus Ethernet interface
Chipset: REALTEK RTL8139 Ethernet controller
Ethernet interface: IEEE 802.3U compatible 100/10Base-T interface.
Includes software drivers and boot ROM
Wake-on-LAN: Supports wake-on-LAN function with ATX power control
1.3.5 Mechanical and Environmental
Dimensions (L x W): 185 x 122 mm (7.28 x 4.80)
Power supply voltage: +5 V ±5%, +12V ±5%
Power requirements:
Max: 10.33A @ +5V,205mA@+12V
(with 128 MB SDRAM,VIA C3 CPU)
Typical: 2.37A @ +5V,34.02mA@+12V
(with 256 MB SDRAM,VIA C3 CPU)
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F)
Weight: 0.27 kg (weight of total package)
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1.4 Board layout: dimensions
Figure 1.1: Board layout: dimensions (component side)
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Figure 1.2: Board layout: dimensions (solder side)
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Installation
This chapter explains the setup procedures
of PCI-6871 hardware, including instruc-
tions on setting jumpers and connecting
peripherals, switches and indicators. Be
sure to read all safety precautions before
you begin the installation procedure.
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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Jumpers
The PCI-6871 has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your
system to suit your application. The table below lists the functions of the
various jumpers.
Table 2.1: Jumpers
Label Function
JP1 CMOS clear
JP2 LAN power select
JP3 RS-232/422/485 select
JP4 Watch-Dog output selct
S1 Panel type select
2.2 Connectors
On-board connectors link the PCI-6871 to external devices such as hard
disk drives, a keyboard, or floppy drives. The table below lists the func-
tion of each of the boards connectors.
Table 2.2: Connectors
Label Function
CN1 Primary IDE
CN2 LPT
CN3 ATX Power feature connector
CN4 USB1,2
CN5 PWR_SW
CN6 Floppy
CN7 Secondary IDE
CN8 Reset
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Table 2.2: Connectors
CN9 IR CON
CN10 Audio I/F
CN11 MAIN PWR CON
CN12 D-SUB VGA
CN13 HDD, PWR LED CON & WDT Output
CN14 DIO CON
CN15 LAN RJ45 CON
CN16 PC104
CN17 LCD CON2 (10*2)
CN18 LCD CON1 (20*2)
CN19 COM1
CN20 COM2
CN21 LVDS CON
CN23 USB3,4
CN24 LCD backlight
CN25 PS/2 KB/MS
CN26 EXT_KB
CN27 LCD INV PWR
CN28 CF CON
FAN1 CPU fan power
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2.3 Locating jumpers
Figure 2.1: Jumper locations
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2.4 Locating Connectors
Figure 2.2: Connectors (component side)
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2.5 Setting Jumpers
You may configure your card to match the needs of your application by
setting jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electric cir-
cuit. 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.
open closed closed 2-3
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:.
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.
Generally, you simply need a standard cable to make most connections.
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2.6 Clear CMOS (JP1)
Warning! To avoid damaging the computer, always turn
off the power supply before setting Clear
CMOS. Before turning on the power supply,
set the jumper back to 3.0 V Battery On.
This jumper is used to erase CMOS data and reset system BIOS informa-
tion.
The procedure for clearing CMOS is:
1. Turn off the system.
2. Short pin 2 and pin 3.
3. Return jumper to pins 1 and 2.
4. Turn on the system. The BIOS is now reset to its default setting
Table 2.3: CMOS clear (JP1)
*3.0 V Battery on Clear CMOS
* default setting
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2.7 Installing system memory (SODIMM)
You can install anywhere from 32 to 512 MB of SDRAM into your PCI-6871 Se-
ries card. The card provides two 144-pin SODIMM sockets. Each socket ac-
cepts 32/64/128/256/512 MB 3.3 V power level SODIMMs. If only one SODIMM
module is installed, it may be installed in either SODIMM socket on the solder
side of the PCI-6871 Series card.
Note: PCI-6871 Series cards only support SDRAM SODIMM
modules. EDO SODIMM is not supported.
2.7.1 Installing SODIMM
Note: The modules can only fit into a socket one way. The gold
pins must point down into the SODIMM socket.
The procedure for installing SODIMMs appears below. Please follow these
steps carefully.
1. Make sure that all power supplies to the system are switched off.
2. Install the SODIMM card. Install the SODIMM so that its gold pins
point down into the SODIMM socket.
3. Slip the SODIMM into the socket at a 45 degree angle and care-
fully fit the bottom of the card against the connectors.
4. Gently push the SODIMM into a perpendicular position until the
clips on the ends of the SODIMM sockets snap into place.
5. Check to ensure that the SODIMM is correctly seated and all con-
nector contacts touch. The SODIMM should not move around in its
socket.
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Important: Only use standard form SODIMM memory modules (as
shown in the diagram below). Standardized dimensions
ensure a proper fit. Check with your memory supplier
about the SODIMM modules you will use.
Figure 2.3: SODIMM module
2.8 IDE, CDROM hard drive connector (CN1, CN7)
The PCI-6871 provides 2 IDE channels which you can attach up to four
Enhanced Integrated Device Electronics hard disk drives or CDROM to
the PCI-6871s internal controller. The PCI-6871's IDE controller uses a
PCI interface. This advanced IDE controller supports faster data transfer,
PID mode 3, mode 4 and UDMA/100. The secondary channel supports
UDMA/33 only.
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2.8.1 Connecting the hard drive
Connecting drives is done in a daisy-chain fashion. It requires one of two
cables (not included in this package), depending on the drive size. 1.8"
and 2.5" drives need a 1 x 44-pin to 2 x 44-pin flat-cable connector. 3.5"
drives use a 1 x 44-pin to 2 x 40-pin connector.
Wire number 1 on the cable is red or blue, and the other wires are gray.
1. Connect one end of the cable to CN1 or CN7. 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 into the Enhanced IDE hard drive,
with pin 1 on the cable corresponding to pin 1 on the hard drive.
(See your hard drives documentation for the location of the con-
nector.)
If desired, connect a second drive as described above.
Unlike floppy drives, IDE hard drives can connect to either end of the
cable. If you install two drives, you will need to set one as the master and
one as the slave by using jumpers on the drives. If you install only one
drive, set it as the master.
2.9 Solid State Disk
The PCI-6871 provides a 50-pin socket for CompactFlash card type I/II.
2.9.1 CompactFlash (CN28)
The CompactFlash card shares a secondary IDE channel which can be
enabled/disabled via the BIOS settings.
2.10 Floppy drive connector (CN6)
You can attach up to two floppy drives to the PCI-6871s on-board con-
troller. You can use any combination of 5.25 (360 KB and 1.2 MB) and/
or 3.5 (720 KB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB) drives.
A 34-pin daisy-chain drive connector cable is required for a dual-drive
system. On one end of the cable is a 34-pin flat-cable connector. On the
other end are two sets of floppy disk drive connectors. Each set consists
of a 34-pin flat-cable connector (usually used for 3.5 drives) and a
printed-circuit board connector (usually used for 5.25 drives).
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2.10.1 Connecting the floppy drive
1. Plug the 34-pin flat-cable connector into CN6. Make sure that the
red wire corresponds to pin one on the 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: drive.
The set in the middle connects to the B: drive.
3. If you are connecting a 5.25 floppy drive, line up the slot in the
printed circuit board with the blocked-off part of the cable connec-
tor.
If you are connecting a 3.5 floppy drive, you may have trouble determin-
ing which pin is number one. Look for a number printed on the circuit
board indicating pin number one. In addition, the connector on the floppy
drive may have a slot. When the slot is up, pin number one should be on
the right. Check the documentation that came with the drive for more
information.
If you desire, connect the B: drive to the connectors in the middle of the
cable as described above.
In case you need to make your own cable, you can find the pin assign-
ments for the boards connector in Appendix C.
2.11 Parallel port connector (CN2)
Normally, the parallel port is used to connect the card to a printer. The
PCI-6871 includes a multi-mode (ECP/EPP/SPP) parallel port accessed
via CN2 and a 26-pin flat-cable connector. You will need an adapter cable
if you use a traditional DB-25 connector. The adapter cable has a 26-pin
connector on one end, and a DB-25 connector on the other.
The parallel port is designated as LPT1, and can be disabled or changed to
LPT2 or LPT3 in the system BIOS setup.
The parallel port interrupt channel is designated to be IRQ7.
You can select ECP/EPP DMA channel via BIOS setup.
2.12 Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector (CN25)
The PCI-6871 board provides a keyboard connector that supports both a
keyboard and a PS/2 style mouse. In most cases, especially in embedded
applications, a keyboard is not used. If the keyboard is not present, the
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standard PC/AT BIOS will report an error or fail during power-on self-
test (POST) after a reset. The PCI-6871s BIOS standard setup menu
allows you to select All, But Keyboard under the Halt On selection.
This allows no-keyboard operation in embedded system applications,
without the system halting under POST.
2.13 Power & HDD LED, Reset Button Connector
(CN13, CN8)
Next, you may want to install external switches to monitor and control the
PCI-6871. These features are optional: install them only if you need
them. The front panel connector (CN13) is an 8-pin male, dual in-line
header. It provides connections for a speaker, hard disk access indicator,
watchdog output, and an input switch for resetting the card.
2.13.1 Power & HDD LED (CN13)
The HDD LED indicator for hard disk access is an active low signal (24
mA sink rate). Power supply activity LED indicator.
2.13.2 Reset switch (CN8)
If you install a reset switch, it should be an open single pole switch.
Momentarily pressing the switch will activate a reset. The switch should
be rated for 10 mA, 5 V.
2.14 Power connectors (CN11, FAN1)
2.14.1 Main power connector, +5 V, +12 V (CN11)
Supplies main power to the PCI-6871 (+5 V), and to devices that require
+12 V.
2.14.2 CPU Fan power supply connector (FAN1)
Provides power supply to CPU cooling fan. Only present when +5 V and
+12 V power is supplied to the board.
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2.15 ATX power control connector (CN3, CN5)
2.15.1 ATX feature connector (CN3) and soft power
switch connector (CN5)
The PCI-6871 can support an advanced soft power switch function, if an
ATX power supply is used. To enable the soft power switch function:
1. Get the specially designed ATX-to-EBX power cable
(PCI-6871 optional item, part no. 1703200100)
2. Connect the 3-pin plug of the cable to CN3 (ATX feature connec-
tor).
3. Connect the power on/off button to CN5. (A momentary type of
button should be used.)
Important Make sure that the ATX power supply can take
at least a 10 mA load on the 5 V standby lead
(5VSB). If not, you may have difficulty power-
ing on your system.
to CN3 ATX
features connector
ATX
power supply
to main power
connector CN11
20-pin
female connector
Figure 2.4: Wiring for ATX soft power switch function
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2.16 IR connector (CN9)
This connector supports the optional wireless infrared transmitting and
receiving module. This module mounts on the system case. You must
configure the setting through BIOS setup.
2.17 Audio interfaces (CN10)
The Audio link is a 10 pin connector; the PCI-6871 can support AC97
Audio with the addition of optional PCM-231A-00A1.
2.18 COM port connector (CN19, CN20)
The PCI-6871 provides two serial ports (COM1:RS-232; COM2: RS-
232/422/485) in one COM port connector. The COM port connector is a
14-pin, dual-inline, male header. It provides connections for serial
devices (a mouse, etc.) or a communication network. You can find the pin
assignments for the COM port connector in Appendix C.
2.18.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 setting (JP3)
COM2 can be configured to operate in RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 mode.
This is done via JP3
JP3: COM2 RS-232/422/485 select
PINS RS-232* RS-422 RS-485
1-2 Closed Open Open
3-4 Open Closed Open
5-6 Open Open Closed
2.19 VGA/LCD/LVDS interface connections
The PCI-6871s PCI SVGA interface can drive conventional CRT dis-
plays and is capable of driving a wide range of flat panel displays, includ-
ing passive LCD and active LCD displays. The board has three
connectors to support these displays: one for standard CRT VGA moni-
tors, one for flat panel displays, and one for LVDS type LCD panels.
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2.19.1 CRT display connector (CN12)
CN12 is a standard 15-pin D-SUB connector commonly used for VGA.
The pin assignments for CRT display connector CN12 are detailed in
Appendix C.
2.19.2 Flat panel display connector (CN18)
CN18 consists of a 40-pin connector which can support a 24-bit LCD
panel. It is Hiroses product no. DF13A-40DP-1.25 V
The PCI-6871 provides a bias control signal on CN18 that can be used to
control the LCD bias voltage. It is recommended that the LCD bias volt-
age not be applied to the panel until the logic supply voltage (+5 V or
+3.3 V) and panel video signals are stable. Under normal operation, the
control signal (ENAVEE) is active high. When the PCI-6871s power is
applied, the control signal is low until just after the relevant flat panel sig-
nals are present. CN18 can connect up to 24 bit TFT LCD.
2.19.3 Extension flat panel connector (CN17)
CN17 consists of a 20-pin connector which is Hiroses product no.
DF13A-20DP-1.25V. The PCI-6871 supports a 36-bit LCD panel which
must be connected to both the CN18 (40-pin) and the CN17 (20-pin). The
pin assignments for both CN18and the CN17 can be found in Appendix C
2.19.4 LVDS LCD panel connector (CN21)
The PCI-6871 uses the VIA TwisterT chip that supports 2 channel (2 x
18 bit) LVDS LCD panel displays. Users can connect to either an 18-bit
or 36-bit LVDS LCD with CN21.
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2.19.5 Panel type selection (S1)
S1 is an 8 segment DIP switch for DSTN/TFT panel type and resolution
functions.
Table 2.4: S1 Panel Type select
SW SW SW SW
1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 Panel Type & Resolution
ON ON ON ON TFT 640x480** 18bit (H. V. Freq)
ON ON ON OFF TFT 640x480 18bit (Synthetic)
ON ON OFF ON TFT 640x480** N/A
ON ON OFF OFF TFT 640x480** LVDS
ON OFF ON ON DSTN 640x480** 18bit
ON OFF ON OFF TFT 800x600** 18bit (H. V. Freq)
ON OFF OFF ON TFT 800x600* 18bit (Synthetic)
ON OFF OFF OFF TFT 800x600 LVDS
OFF ON ON ON TFT 800x600** N/A
OFF ON ON OFF DSTN 800x600** 18bit
OFF ON OFF ON TFT 1024x768** 36bit (H. V. Freq)
OFF ON OFF OFF TFT 1024x768 36bit (Synthetic)
OFF OFF ON ON TFT 1024x768** LVDS
OFF OFF ON OFF TFT 1024x768** N/A
OFF OFF OFF ON DSTN 1024x768** 18bit
OFF OFF OFF OFF DSTN 1024x768** 24bit
* Default setting
** will support in the future
2.20 Ethernet configuration
The PCI-6871 is equipped with a high performance 32-bit PCI-bus Ether-
net interface which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3U 10/100Mbps
CSMA/CD standards. It is supported by all major network operating sys-
tems.
The medium type can be configured via the RSET8139.EXE program
included on the utility disk. (See Chapter 3 for detailed information.)
PCI-6871 Users Manual 22
2.20.1 100Base-T connector (CN15)
CN15 is an RJ-45 connector with LED..
2.20.2 Network boot
The Network Boot feature can be utilized by incorporating the Boot
ROM image files for the appropriate network operating system. The Boot
ROM BIOS files are included in the system BIOS, which is on the utility
CD disc.
2.20.3 LAN controller power select (JP2)
Table 2.5: LAN controller power select (JP2)
3.3 V* Standby 3.3V
* default setting
Note: PCI-6871 supports Wake-on-LAN. For Wake-on LAN, J6 has to be
set to the Standby 3.3 V position
2.21 Watchdog timer configuration
An on-board watchdog timer reduces the chance of disruptions which
EMP (electro-magnetic pulse) interference can cause. This is an invalu-
able protective device for standalone or unmanned applications. Setup
involves one jumper and running the control software (refer to Appendix
A).
2.21.1 Watchdog timer action (JP4)
When the watchdog timer activates (CPU processing has come to a halt),
it can reset the system or generate an interrupt on IRQ11. This can be set
via setting JP4 as shown below:
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Table 2.6: Watchdog timer action (JP4)
*System reset IRQ 11
* default setting
2.22 USB connectors (CN4, CN23)
The PCI-6871 board provides up to four USB (Universal Serial Bus)
ports, with USB3 and USB4 optional. This gives complete Plug and Play,
and hot attach/detach for up to 127 external devices. The USB interfaces
comply with USB specification Rev. 1.1, and are fuse protected.
The USB interface is accessed through two 5 x 2-pin flat-cable connec-
tors, CN4 (USB1, 2); and CN23 (USB3, 4). You will need an adapter
cable if you use a standard USB connector. The adapter cable has a 5 x 2-
pin connector on one end and a USB connector on the other.
The USB interfaces can be disabled in the system BIOS setup.
PCI-6871 Users Manual 24
3
Software Configuration
This chapter details the software configura-
tion information. It shows you how to config-
ure the card to match your application
requirements. The AWARD System BIOS is
covered in Chapter 4.
Sections include:
Introduction
Connections for standard LCDs
Ethernet interface configuration.
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CHAPTER
Chapter 3 Software Configuration
3.1 Introduction
The PCI-6871 system BIOS and custom drivers are located
in a 256 Kbyte, Flash ROM device, designated U18. A single
Flash chip holds the system BIOS, VGA BIOS and network
Boot ROM image. The display can be configured via CMOS
settings. This method minimizes the number of chips and dif-
ficulty of configuration. To set different types of LCD pan-
els, please choose panel type from the integrated
peripherals menu in CMOS setup.
PCI-6871 Users Manual 26
3.2 Connections to Three Standard LCDs
The following tables illustrate typical LCD connection pinouts for the
PCI-6871.
3.2.1 Connections to Toshiba LTM10C209A (640 x 480 TFT color LCD)
Table 3.1: Connections to Toshiba LTM10C209A
LTM10C209A PCI-6871 CN18
Pin Name Pin Name
1 GND 3 GND
2 CLK 35 SHFCLK
3GND 34 GND
4R0 27 P18
5R1 28 P19
6R2 29 P20
7GND 33 GND
8R3 30 P21
9R4 31 P22
10 R5 32 P23
11 GND 34 GND
12 G0 19 P10
13 G1 20 P11
14 G2 21 P12
15 GND 8 GND
16 G3 22 P13
17 G4 23 P14
18 G5 24 P15
19 GND 8 GND
20 ENAB 37 M/DE
21 GND 4 GND
22 B0 11 P2
23 B1 12 P3
24 B2 13 P4
25 GND 4 GND
26 B3 14 P5
27 B4 15 P6
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Table 3.1: Connections to Toshiba LTM10C209A
28 B5 16 P7
29 GND 3 GND
30 VDD 1 +5 V
31 VDD 2 +5 V
3.2.2 Connections to Toshiba LTM15C151A (1024 x 768 TFT color LCD)
Table 3.2: Connections to Toshiba LTM15C151A
PCI-6871 CN18
LTM15C151A
Pin Name Pin Name
CN1-1 GND CN 11-33 GND
CN1-2 NCLK CN 11-35 LDSCLK1
CN1-3 NC
CN1-4 NC
CN1-5 GND CN 11-3 GND
CN1-6 OR0 CN 11-9 PD0
CN1-7 OR1 CN 11-11 PD2
CN1-8 OR2 CN 11-13 PD4
CN1-9 OR3 CN 11-15 PD6
CN1-10 OR4 CN 11-17 PD8
CN1-11 OR5 CN 11-19 PD10
CN1-12 GND CN 11-3 GND
CN1-13 OG0 CN 11-21 PD12
CN1-14 OG1 CN 11-23 PD14
CN1-15 OG2 CN 11-25 PD16
CN1-16 OG3 CN 11-27 PD18
CN1-17 OG4 CN 11-29 PD20
CN1-18 OG5 CN 11-31 PD22
CN1-19 GND CN 10-1 GND
CN1-20 OB0 CN 10-3 PD24
CN1-21 OB1 CN 10-5 PD26
CN1-22 OB2 CN 10-7 PD28
CN1-23 OB3 CN 10-9 PD30
CN1-24 OB4 CN 10-11 PD32
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Table 3.2: Connections to Toshiba LTM15C151A
CN1-25 OB5 CN 10-13 PD34
CN1-26 ENAB CN 11-37 M/DE
CN1-27 GND CN 11-34 GND
CN1-28 VDD CN 11-1 +5V
CN1-29 VDD CN 11-2 +5V
CN1-30 GND CN 11-8 GND
3.2.3 Connections to Toshiba LTM12C275A (800 x 600 TFT color LCD)
Table 3.3: Connections to Toshiba LTM12C275A
LTM12C275A PCI-6871 CN18
Pin Name Pin Name
1 GND 3 GND
2 NCLK 35 SHFCLK
3NC - NC
4NC - NC
5 GND 4 GND
6R0 27 P18
7R1 28 P19
8R2 29 P20
9R3 30 P21
10 R4 31 P22
11 R5 32 P23
12 GND 8 GND
13 G0 19 P10
14 G1 20 P11
15 G2 21 P12
16 G3 22 P13
17 G4 23 P14
18 G5 24 P15
19 GND 33 GND
20 B0 11 P2
21 B1 12 P3
22 B2 13 P4
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Table 3.3: Connections to Toshiba LTM12C275A
23 B3 14 P5
24 B4 15 P6
25 B5 16 P7
26 ENAB 37 M/DE
27 GND 34 GND
28 VCC 5 +5 V
29 VCC 6 +5 V
30 GND 39 GND
3.3 Ethernet software configuration
The PCI-6871s on-board Ethernet interface supports all major network
operating systems. To configure the medium type, to view the current
configuration, or to run diagnostics, do the following:
1. Power the PCI-6871 on. Make sure that the RSET8139.EXE file is
located in the working drive.
2. At the prompt, type RSET8139.EXE and press immediately. This will allow you
to enter Setup.
Figure 4.1: BIOS setup program initial screen
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4.2.2 Standard CMOS Features setup
When you choose the Standard CMOS Features option from the Initial
Setup Screen menu, the screen shown below is displayed. This standard
Setup Menu allows users to configure system components such as date,
time, hard disk drive, floppy drive and display. Once a field is high-
lighted, on-line help information is displayed in the left bottom of the
Menu screen.
Figure 4.2: CMOS Features setup
PCI-6871 Users Manual 36
4.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features setup
By choosing the Advanced BIOS Features Setup option from the Initial
Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen
contains the manufacturers default values for the PCI-6871 Series.
Figure 4.3: Advanced BIOS Features setup
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4.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features setup
By choosing the Advanced Chipset Features option from the Initial Setup
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains
the manufacturers default values for the PCI-6871 Series.
Figure 4.4: Advanced Chipset Features setup
PCI-6871 Users Manual 38
4.2.5 Integrated Peripherals
Choosing the Integrated Peripherals option from the Initial Setup Screen
menu should produce the screen below. Here we see the manufacturers
default values for the PCI-6871 Series.
Figure 4.5: Integrated Peripherals
4.2.6 Power Management Setup
By choosing the Power Management Setup option from the Initial Setup
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains
the manufacturers default values for the PCI-6871 Series.
Figure 4.6: Power Management Setup
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4.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations
By choosing the PnP/PCI Configurations option from the Initial Setup
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains
the manufacturers default values for the PCI-6871 Series.
Figure 4.7: PnP/PCI Configurations
4.2.8 PC Health Status
The PC Health Status option displays information such as CPU and moth-
erboard temperatures, fan speeds, and core voltage.
Figure 4.8: PC Health Status
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4.2.9 Frequency/Voltage Control
By choosing the Frequency/Voltage Control option from the Initial Setup
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains
the manufacturers default values for the PCI-6871
Figure 4.9: Frequency/Voltage Control
Caution Incorrect settings in Frequency/Voltage Control
may damage the system CPU, video adapter,
or other hardware.
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4.2.10 Load Optimized Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults loads the default system values directly from
ROM. If the stored record created by the Setup program should ever
become corrupted (and therefore unusable), these defaults will load auto-
matically when you turn the PCI-6871 Series system on.
Figure 4.10: Load BIOS defaults screen
4.2.11 Set Password
Note To enable this feature, you should first go to the
Advanced BIOS Features menu, choose the
Security Option, and select either Setup or
System, depending on which aspect you want
password protected. Setup requires a pass-
word only to enter Setup. System requires the
password either to enter Setup or to boot the
system.
A password may be at most 8 characters long.
To Establish Password
1. Choose the Set Password option from the CMOS Setup Utility
main menu and press
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