Ampro Corporation 5001451A manual Watchdog Timer, Ethernet Setup, Ethernet Indicator LEDs

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Ethernet Setup

This section describes how to configure and connect the Ethernet LAN interface.

There are no jumpers to set on the Ethernet interface, and no hardware configuration, other than connecting the network cable to an appropriate connector.

Software configuration of the Ethernet interface includes the following steps:

1.In Setup, enable the Ethernet interface.

2.Install the proper driver for the network operating system you will be running. Follow Intel’s instructions for installing your driver.

Ethernet Indicator LEDs

Two LED indicator lamps are provided on the board to indicate the status of the Ethernet interface. You can use these LEDs as simple trouble-shooting aids when connecting to an Ethernet segment. Table 2-37shows the meaning of each LED.

Table 2-37. Ethernet Diagnostic LEDs

Color

Designation

Function

 

 

 

Green

D3

Link Status

 

 

 

Red

D4

TX or RX Activity

 

 

 

Watchdog Timer

The watchdog timer function restarts the system if a mishap occurs. Possible problems include: failure to boot properly; application software losing control; temporary power supply problems; failure of an interface device; unexpected conditions on the bus; or other hardware or software malfunctions. The watchdog timer helps assure proper start-up after an interruption. The Little Board P6d ROM-BIOS supports the board’s watchdog timer function in two ways:

There is an initial watchdog timer setting, specified using SETUP, which determines whether the watchdog timer monitors the system boot, and if so, how long the time-out is (30, 60, or 90 seconds). Set the initial time-out (using SETUP) long enough to guarantee that the system can boot and pass control to the application. Then, the application must periodically retrigger the timer by reading I/O Port 201h so the time-out does not occur. If the time-out does occur, the system will respond as determined by how the watchdog timer jumper, W8, is set (see Chapter 2).

There is a standard ROM-BIOS function which may be used by application software to start and stop the watchdog timer function. Ampro provides the WATCHDOG program that you can use from the command line or in a batch program to manage the watchdog timer. It is described in the

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Contents Little Board P6d Reference Manual Copyright 2000, 2002, Ampro Computers, Incorporated Revision Reason for Change DateTable of Contents Preface ROM Bios Standards Contact Information Cables Index Page Technical Support IntroductionWebsite Surface MailViii Product Feature Summary General DescriptionCPU/Motherboard Enhanced Embedded-PC Bios Modular PC/104-Plus Expansion BusCompactFlash Disk Parallel Port Serial PortsFloppy Interface PCI-Bus Eide InterfacesMBps Ethernet LAN Interface Flat Panel/CRT Display ControllerDesigning Little Board Systems SoftwareEnhanced Reliability On-board MiniModule ExpansionI/O Development Board Little Board Development Platform And QuickStart KitJ2 Power Connector DescriptionsConnector Name Description Pin # SignalJ3 Misc Switch Descriptions S1 S5J4 Keyboard J5 MouseSystem Block Diagram Page Overview Mounting DimensionsLittle Board P6d Module with Mounting Dimensions Connector Function Size Key Pin Connector SummaryPage Little Board P6d Connector and Jumper Locations Jumper Summary Jumper Group Function DefaultPower Requirements DC PowerPin # Signal Name Function Connector Type Mating ConnectorPowerfail NMI Switching Power SuppliesBackup Battery Cooling RequirementsFan Connector System MemoryPin # Function Bios Recovery Interrupt and DMA Channel UsageShadowing Interrupt Function Battery-Backed Clock Serial PortsChannel Function Serial Port Connectors J8, J11 ROM-BIOS Installation of the Serial PortsAddresses and Interrupt Assignments Port Address InterruptPorts Pin # Signal Name Function In/Out DB25 Pin DB9 Pin Signal DB25Ports Pin # Name Function Serial Console Features Ampro Custom Serial FeaturesSerial TTL Option Jumper ResultUsing a Standard PC Keyboard Universal Serial Bus USB Ports Using Arrow Keys During SetupCOM Port Table Function Substitute KeysJ4 Pin # Signal Name Function IrDA Connector Part of Utility J19J5 Pin # Signal Name Function Infrared IrDA InterfaceJ19 Pin # Signal Name Function ROM-BIOS Installation of Parallel PortsMulti-Mode Parallel Port Addresses and InterruptsDMA Channels Parallel Port Connector J9IEEE-1284-compliant Cables Pin # Signal Name Function In/Out DB25 PinLatch-Up Protection Using the Parallel Port in Bidirectional ModeParallel Port Registers Standard and Bidirectional OperationEnabling the Parallel Port Interrupt Using the Control Lines for Additional I/O22. Parallel Port Register Bits Floppy Disk Interface Floppy Interface ConfigurationFloppy Drive Considerations Capacity Drive Size Tracks Data RateFloppy Interface Connector J14 Pin # Signal Name Function In/OutEide Hard Disk Interface Pin # Signal Function Name Master/Slave Setting IDE Interface ConfigurationCompactFlash Solid-State Disk Enabling the DriveAudio Interface Connector Audio InterfaceAudio Amplifier Connector Function Type Signals Audio Interface Adapter Schematic Flat Panel/CRT Video Controller Pin # Signal FunctionName Connector Pins/Type Description Connecting a Flat Panel J15Advanced Power Management Power SequencingConnecting a CRT J17 Bios Support of Standard Flat PanelsPin # Signal Name DB-15 ZV Port Interface J16J6 Pin # Name Function Ethernet Network Interface Ethernet RJ45 Interface Connector J13Disabling the Video Controller Hardware DescriptionManufacturers Ethernet ID Ethernet Interface SoftwareNetwork Operating Systems Network OS DriversEthernet Setup Watchdog TimerEthernet Indicator LEDs Color Designation FunctionUtility Connectors J19 38. Utility Connector J19 LED Connection Push-button Reset ConnectionSpeaker Connections Keyboard ConnectionPC/104-Plus Expansion Bus Miscellaneous Power Management SignalsIrDA Interface TTL Serial PortsExpansion Bus Connector Pinouts Using Standard PC and AT Bus CardsPin # Signal Name Function Pin # Signal Function Name 12V PinSetup Help SetupMenu Name Functions ↑ ↓ → ← Setup 1 Main MenuEide Hard Disk Drives Setup 2 Standard Cmos SetupDrive Selection Video Setup 3 Bios Features SetupSerial Console Operation during Setup 10. Setup 4 Chipset Features Setup Setup 4 Chipset Features Setup11. Setup 5 Power Management Setup Setup 5 Power Management SetupPage 12. Setup 6 PCI Configuration Setup Setup 6 PCI Configuration SetupIntegrated Peripherals Setup Setup 7 Integrated Peripherals SetupPanel # Panel Class Other Setup Screens Load Setup Defaults ScreenIDE HDD Auto Detection Screen Exit Without Saving Screen Save & Exit Setup ScreenEmbedded-PC System Enhancements Little Board P6d Technical SpecificationsOn-board Peripherals Support Software Mechanical and Environmental SpecificationsFlat Panel Displays Bios ModesSupported CRT Video Modes-Standard VGA Supported CRT Video Modes-Low Resolution Supported CRT Video Modes-Extended Modes 46h Generic 32K 8x16 IRQ # Hardware IRQ MapPage EPP and ECP Operation Appendix a Standards Contact InformationPage Appendix B Cables Page Cable Setup Index Setup summary Shadowing Index Index-4

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