CoreModule 420 Reference Manual 1
Chapter 1 About This Manual

Purpose of this Manual

This manual is for designers of systems based on the CoreModule™ 420 PC/104 single board computer
(SBC) module. This manual contains information that permits designers to create an embedded system
based on specific design requirements.
Information provided in this reference manual includes:
•CoreModule 420 SBC Specifications
•Environmental requirements
•Major chips and features implemented
•CoreModule 420 SBC connector/pin numbers and definition
•BIOS Setup information
Information not provided in this reference manual includes:
•Detailed chip specifications
•Internal component operation
•Internal registers or signal operations
•Bus or signal timing for industry standard busses and signals

Reference Material

The following list of reference materials may be helpful for you to complete your custom design
successfully. Most of this reference material is also available on the Ampro web site in the Embedded
Design Resource Center. The Embedded Design Resource Center was created for embedded system
developers to share Ampro’s knowledge, insight, and expertise gained from years of experience.
Specifications
•PC/104 Specifications Revision 2.5, November 2003.
For latest revision of the PC/104 specifications, contact the PC/104 Consortium, at:
Web site: http://www.pc104.org
Chip Specifications
The following chip specifications are used in the CoreModule 420 processor module:
•STMicroelectronics and the chip, STPC® Atlas, used for the embedded CPU
Web site: http://us.st.com/stonline/books/pdf/docs/7341.pdf
•Standard Microsystems Corp and the chip, FDC37B782, used for the Super I/O controller
Web site: http://www.smsc.com/main/catalog/fdc37b78x.html
•Intel Corporation and the chip, 82551ER, used for the Ethernet controller
Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/network/products/lan/controllers/82551er.html