Ampro Corporation 5001451A manual Introduction, Technical Support, Website, Surface Mail

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Preface

Introduction

This manual is for integrators and programmers of systems based on the Ampro Little BoardP6d, a full-featured CPU module conforming to the EBX 1.1 technical specification. It contains technical information about hardware requirements, interconnection, and software configuration.

Technical Support

Ampro Computers, Inc. provides a number of methods for contacting Technical Support listed in the following Table i. Ampro provides a comprehensive listing of Frequently Asked Questions on our web site at the Virtual Technician. If you can not find the answers to your questions, please continue in the Virtual Technician and ask for Personal Assistance. Requests for support through the web site are given the highest priority, and usually will be addressed within one working day.

!Internet – Provides the most information concerning Ampro products, including reference material and white papers.

Ampro Virtual Technician – This service is free and available 24 hours a day through the Ampro Computers World Wide Web site at http://www.ampro.com. However, you must sign in to access this service.

The Ampro Virtual Technician is a searchable database of Frequently Asked Questions, which will help you with the common questions asked by most customers. This is good source of information to look at first for your technical solutions. .

Embedded Design Resource Center – This service is also free and available 24 hours-a-day at the Ampro web site at http://www.ampro.com. However, you must sign in to access this service .

The Embedded Design Resource Center was created as a resource for embedded system developers to share Ampro's knowledge, insight, and expertise gained from years of experience. This page contains links to White Papers, Specifications, and additional technical information.

!Personal Assistance – This is the quickest way to obtain a response to your support questions. Please go to the following location on Ampro’s web site to submit your request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

http://www.ampro.com/scripts/virtual_technician.exe/people

Table i. USA Technical Support Contact Information

Email

techsupport@ampro.com

 

 

Website

http://www.ampro.com

 

 

FTP

ftp://ftp.ampro.com

 

 

Surface Mail

Ampro Computers, Incorporated

 

5215 Hellyer Avenue

 

San Jose, CA

 

95138-1007, USA

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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 Surface Mail IntroductionTechnical Support WebsiteViii General Description Product Feature SummaryCPU/Motherboard Modular PC/104-Plus Expansion Bus Enhanced Embedded-PC BiosCompactFlash Disk PCI-Bus Eide Interfaces Serial PortsParallel Port Floppy InterfaceMBps Ethernet LAN Interface Flat Panel/CRT Display ControllerOn-board MiniModule Expansion SoftwareDesigning Little Board Systems Enhanced ReliabilityI/O Development Board Little Board Development Platform And QuickStart KitPin # Signal Connector DescriptionsJ2 Power Connector Name DescriptionJ5 Mouse Switch Descriptions S1 S5J3 Misc J4 KeyboardSystem 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 DefaultConnector Type Mating Connector DC PowerPower Requirements Pin # Signal Name FunctionCooling Requirements Switching Power SuppliesPowerfail NMI Backup BatterySystem Memory Fan ConnectorPin # Function Interrupt and DMA Channel Usage Bios RecoveryShadowing Interrupt Function Serial Ports Battery-Backed ClockChannel Function Port Address Interrupt ROM-BIOS Installation of the Serial PortsSerial Port Connectors J8, J11 Addresses and Interrupt AssignmentsSignal DB25 Ports Pin # Signal Name Function In/Out DB25 Pin DB9 PinPorts Pin # Name Function Jumper Result Ampro Custom Serial FeaturesSerial Console Features Serial TTL OptionUsing a Standard PC Keyboard Function Substitute Keys Using Arrow Keys During SetupUniversal Serial Bus USB Ports COM Port TableInfrared IrDA Interface IrDA Connector Part of Utility J19J4 Pin # Signal Name Function J5 Pin # Signal Name FunctionAddresses and Interrupts ROM-BIOS Installation of Parallel PortsJ19 Pin # Signal Name Function Multi-Mode Parallel PortDMA Channels Parallel Port Connector J9IEEE-1284-compliant Cables Pin # Signal Name Function In/Out DB25 PinStandard and Bidirectional Operation Using the Parallel Port in Bidirectional ModeLatch-Up Protection Parallel Port RegistersEnabling the Parallel Port Interrupt Using the Control Lines for Additional I/O22. Parallel Port Register Bits Capacity Drive Size Tracks Data Rate Floppy Interface ConfigurationFloppy Disk Interface Floppy Drive ConsiderationsPin # Signal Name Function In/Out Floppy Interface Connector J14Eide Hard Disk Interface Pin # Signal Function Name Enabling the Drive IDE Interface ConfigurationMaster/Slave Setting CompactFlash Solid-State DiskAudio Interface Audio Interface ConnectorAudio 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 PanelsZV Port Interface J16 Pin # Signal Name DB-15J6 Pin # Name Function Hardware Description Ethernet RJ45 Interface Connector J13Ethernet Network Interface Disabling the Video ControllerNetwork OS Drivers Ethernet Interface SoftwareManufacturers Ethernet ID Network Operating SystemsColor Designation Function Watchdog TimerEthernet Setup Ethernet Indicator LEDsUtility Connectors J19 38. Utility Connector J19 Keyboard Connection Push-button Reset ConnectionLED Connection Speaker ConnectionsTTL Serial Ports Miscellaneous Power Management SignalsPC/104-Plus Expansion Bus IrDA InterfaceExpansion 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 Load Setup Defaults Screen Other Setup ScreensIDE 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