Chapter 1 About This Manual
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is for designers of systems based on the MightyBoard 821™ single board computer (SBC). The information in this manual helps designers create embedded systems based on specific design requirements.
Information provided in this reference manual includes:
•MightyBoard 821 Specifications
•Environmental requirements
•Major integrated circuits (chips) and features implemented
•MightyBoard 821 connector/pin numbers and definitions
•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
References
The following list of references may be helpful for you to complete your design successfully. Some of this material is also available on the Ampro web site in the InfoCenter. The InfoCenter was created for embedded system developers to share Ampro’s knowledge, insight, and expertise.
Specifications
•PCI Express Compliant Specifications
For the latest revision of the PCI Express specifications, contact the PCI Special Interest Group Office at:
Web site: http://www.pcisig.com
•Audio CODEC 1997 Standard, including all revisions
For latest version of the Audio (AC'97) standard developed by Intel Corporation, refer to:
Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/audio
Chip specifications used on the MightyBoard 821:
•Intel Corporation and the Pentium→ M or Celeron→ M CPUs, and the chips 915GM and 82801FB
Web site: http://www.intel.com
•Nuvoton Technology, Corp. and the W83627HF chip used for the Super I/O controller
Web site:
•FinTek and the F81216D chip used for the Secondary I/O (LPC UART) controller
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