Ampro Corporation Littleboard 550 manual Appendix a Technical Support, Method Contact Information

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Appendix A Technical Support

Ampro Computers, Inc. provides a number of methods for contacting Technical Support listed in the Table A-1 below. Requests for support through the Virtual Technician are given the highest priority, and usually will be addressed within one working day.

Ampro Virtual Technician – This is a comprehensive support center designed to meet all your technical needs. This service is free and available 24 hours a day through the Ampro web site at http://ampro.custhelp.com. This includes a searchable database of Frequently Asked Questions, which will help you with the common information requested by most customers. This is a good source of information to look at first for your technical solutions. However, you must register online before you can log in to access this service.

Personal Assistance – You may also request personal assistance by going to the "Ask a Question" area in the Virtual Technician. Requests can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will receive immediate confirmation that your request has been entered. Once you have submitted your request you can go to the "My Stuff" area and log in to check status, update your request, and access other features.

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 be registered online before you can log 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.

Table A-1. USA Technical Support Contact Information

Method

Contact Information

Virtual Technician

http://ampro.custhelp.com

 

 

Web Site

http://www.ampro.com

Standard Mail

Ampro Computers, Incorporated

 

5215 Hellyer Avenue

 

San Jose, CA 95138-1007, USA

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Contents LittleBoard Single Board Computer Reference Manual Audience Assumptions Contents Appendix a List of Tables Table A-1 Specifications Purpose of this ManualReference Material Related Ampro Products LittleBoard 550 Support ProductsOther LittleBoard Products Other Ampro Products Chapter EBX Architecture Product OverviewStacking PC/104 Modules with the LittleBoard Product DescriptionBoard Features Chapter Chapter ATA Block DiagramCPU Major Integrated Circuits ICsChip Type Mfg Model Description Function VIADIMM1 Connector DefinitionsJack # Signal Description Additional ComponentsNorthb Jumper Definitions Jumper # Installed Removed/InstalledDefault Indicator DefinitionThb Specifications Physical SpecificationsDimension LittleBoard 550 Dimensions Top view, #1 Mechanical Specifications115 705 415 730 200 050 350 800 600 385 345 Power Specifications Environmental SpecificationsThermal/Cooling Requirements Reference Manual LittleBoard USB OverviewFlash Memory U17 CPU U1Memory Sdram Memory DIMM1Memory Map Interrupt Channel AssignmentsVGA Address MapBase Address Function Address hex SubsystemPC/104-Plus Interface J21 Pin # Signal Input Description OutputCLK2 IDSEL0REQ0 GNT1Inta REQ2CLK0 IntdCLK3 IDSEL1REQ1 GNT2CLK1 IDSEL2IDSEL3 GNT0PC/104 Interface J1A,B,C,D Pin # Signal Description J1 Row aPin # Signal Descriptions J1 Row B DRQ1 DACK3DRQ3 DACK1Pin # Signal Descriptions J1 Row D Pin # Signal Descriptions J1 Row CDRQ0 IRQ15IRQ14 DACK0IDE Interface J12, J17 Pin # Signal DescriptionPdiordy PdreqPdiow PdiorSDD5 SDD8SDD6 SDD9SDCS1# SDA1SDA0 SDA2CompactFlash Adapter J23 PDCE1VCC Pdrst PDCE2Floppy Drive Interface J14 Parallel Port Interface J15 Pin # Signal In/Out DescriptionRS485 Serial Port Implementation Serial Interfaces J11, J13RTS1 DCD1DSR1 RXD1DSR3 CTS2DTR2 DCD3RTS4 DCD4DSR4 RXD4Utility 1 Interface J16 Utility InterfacesUtility 2 Interface J24 Mouse InterfaceSystem Management Bus SMBus USB Signals USB0 and USB1 Component Address BinarySdram Eprom Mdata SuscPwrbt BatlowUtility 3 Interface J18 USB Signals USB2 and USB3TX+ Ethernet Interfaces J7, J32Audio Interface J28 CDL VideolVideognd VideorCRT Interface Video Interfaces J3, J4, J5, J31LCD Interface Enavdd Lvds Interface Pin # Signal Description Line ChannelReal Time Clock RTC Temperature MonitoringOops! Jumper Bios Recovery MiscellaneousHot Cable Jumper Watchdog TimerTAG Power Interface J10Power Monitor CPU FanReference Manual LittleBoard Introduction Accessing Bios Setup VGA DisplayBios Setup Menu Item/Topic Accessing Bios Setup Serial ConsoleBios Setup Opening Screen Bios MenusDrive Assignment Bios Configuration ScreenDrive Configurations and Boot Options Date & Time# of Floppy Drives Bios Settings Drive and Boot Options Boot OrderKeyboard and Mouse Configuration User Interface OptionsUser Interface Memory Memory Control OptionsPower Management and Advanced User Options Power ManagementAdvanced features On-Board Serial Ports On-Board LPT Port Video, Flat Panel, and Audio Options On-Board ControllersOn-Board Video PCI, Plug n Play, and Interrupt Assignments Chapter Bios Setup Chapter Bios Setup Chapter Bios Setup Splash Screen Customization Splash Screen Image RequirementsConverting the Splash Screen File \splashconvert convert.idf Method Contact Information Appendix a Technical SupportAppendix a Technical Support Connector Designation Pin # Mfg Part Number Appendix B Appendix C LAN Boot Option Accessing PXE Boot Agent Bios Setup PXE Boot Agent Bios SetupPXE Boot Agent Setup Screen PXE ConfigurationTCP/IP Configuration RPL Configuration NetWare ConfigurationCRT CD-ROMPost Documentation and Support Software Doc & SW CD-ROMWDT Supported featuresReference Manual LittleBoard