# cPCI-6841 Series

6U CompactPCI Pentium M

Single Board Computers

User's Manual

Manual Rev. 2.01

Revision Date: December 21, 2006

Part No: 50-15048-1000

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# Table of Contents

# List of Tables...... iii

# List of Figures ...... v

# 1 Introduction ...... 1

1.1 Main Functions 3

CPU Support 3

CompactPCI Bus Interface 3

PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) Interface 3

IDE and CompactFlash Interfaces .... 3

Gigabit Ethernet Ports 4

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 4

Serial I/O 4

Keyboard/Mouse Controller 4

FDD Interface 4

Watchdog Timer 5

Hardware Monitoring 5

Operating System Support 5

1.2 Features.... 6

1.3 Product List.... 7

1.4 Specifications.... 8

cPCI-6841 SBC Specifications 8

I/O Connectivity 11

1.5 Unpacking Checklist 12

# 2 Jumpers and Connectors.... 13

2.1 cPCI-6841 Series Mechanical Drawings 14

2.2 cPCI-6841 Series Pin Assignments.... 17

USB Connectors 17

VGA Connector 17

Ethernet (RJ-45) Connector 18

PS2 Connector 19

RS-232 Serial Port Connector 19

19

DVI Connector 20

CompactFlash Connector 21

Floppy Connector 22

IDE Connector 23

General Purpose LED definitions 24

PMC Connector Pin Assignments (JN1, JN2) 25

CompactPCI J1 Pin Assignment 27

CompactPCI J2 Pin Assignment 28

CompactPCI J3 Pin Assignment (optional) 29

2.3 cPCI-6841 Series Switch and Jumper Settings 30

SW1: Reset Button 30

JP1: CF Master or Slave Selection 30

JP3: PMC VIO Selection 31

# 3 Getting Started 33

3.1 CPU and Heatsink 33

CPU Installation 33

Heatsink Installation 35

3.2 Memory Module Installation 36

3.3 PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) Installation
(cPCI-6841 only).... 37

3.4 HDD Installation on Main Board.... 39

3.5 CF Installation (cPCI-6841 only) 40

3.6 Main Board Installation 41

# 4 Windows Driver Installation.... 43

4.1 Chipset Drivers Installation 44

4.2 VGA Driver Installation.... 44

4.3 LAN Driver Installation 45

# 5 Utilities 47

5.1 Watchdog Timer.... 47

5.2 Using the Watchdog in an Application 48

5.3 Intel Preboot Execution Environment (PXE).... 49

# Appendix 51

Serial Console User's Guide.... 51

1. Introduction ...... 51

2. Equipment Needed 51

3. Seting up the Server 52

4. How to Use the Serial Console 53

# Warranty Policy 65

# List of Tables

Table 1-1: Power Ratings ...... 10

Table 1-2: I/O Connectivity Table 11

Table 2-1: Ethernet LED Status 18

Table 2-2: Switch and Jumper Functions 30

Table 2-3: JP1 Settings 30

Table 2-4: JP2 Settings 31

Table 2-5: JP3 Settings 31

Table 3-1: DDR SDRAM Memory Capacity 36

Table 6-1: Key Translation Sequences 64

Table 6-2: Special Commands 64

# List of Figures

Figure 1-1: cPCI-6841 Block Diagram 2

Figure 2-1: cPCI-6841 Top View.... 14

Figure 2-2: cPCI-6841 and cPCI-6841-2 Front View 15

Figure 2-3: cPCI-6841-2 Top View 16

Figure 3-1: CPU Installation.... 34

Figure 3-2: Heatsink Installation 35

Figure 3-3: Memory Installation 37

Figure 3-4: PMC Installation 1 38

Figure 3-5: PMC Installation 2 39

Figure 3-6: cPCI-6841 2.5" Hard Disk Installation .... 40

Figure 3-7: CompactFLASH Card Installation.... 41

Figure 5-1: cPCI-6841 Watchdog Timer Architecture 47

Figure 6-1: Null Modem Connection 52

# 1 Introduction

The cPCI-6841 is a 6U CompactPCI single board computer based on the Intel® Pentium® M processor and 855GME/ICH4 chipset. The Pentium® M processor's operating frequency ranges from 1.3GHz up to 2.0GHz and it comes with 1MB/2MB L2 cache in an FC-mPGA package. The combination of the longevity of the Intel® 855GME/ICH4 chipset and low power consumption of the Pentium® M CPU make the cPCI-6841 the ideal solution for embedded applications.

The 855GME supports a 400MHz FSB and DDR333 memory up to 2GB via two SODIMM sockets. An integrated 32-bit 3D graphic controller provides analog VGA or DVI output.

The low power consumption ICH4 southbridge provides a 33MHz PCI bus with highly integrated I/O features, including one USB 2.0 port and two E-IDE channels. The ICH4's PCI bus is connected to one PMC site, two 82541GI Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) controllers, and a TI PCI-2050 PCI to PCI bridge. The 32-bit/33 MHz PMC site provides high expansion capability and flexibility for various applications.

The cPCI-6841 is equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports. Two GbE ports use the 82541GI GbE controllers on the 33MHz PCI bus to achieve the full communication bandwidth between the LAN and CPU. These two ports are connected to the front panel.

Please refer to the following block diagram for the cPCI-6841 architecture.

![Based on the provided diagram, here is the accurate description of the blocks and connections:\n\n**Top-Level Components:**\n*   **CPU PENTIUM M** connects to **NORTH BRIDGE 855GME** (Connection Label: PSB 100MHz 4x).\n*   **NORTH BRIDGE 855GME** connects to **DDR SODIMM x2 TOTAL MAX 2GB** (Connection Label: DDR).\n*   **NORTH BRIDGE 855GME** connects to **SOUTH BRIDGE ICH4** (Connection Label: HI1.5 66MHz 4x).\n*   **DB15** connects to **NORTH BRIDGE 855GME** (Connection Label: RGB).\n*   **Chrontel 7301** connects to **NORTH BRIDGE 855GME** (Connection Label: DVO).\n*   **Pin Header** connects to **Chrontel 7301**.\n\n**South Bridge Peripherals:**\n*   **SOUTH BRIDGE ICH4** connects to **USB2.0** (Connection Label: USB 2.0).\n*   **SOUTH BRIDGE ICH4** connects to **J3** (Connection Label: SIDE).\n*   **SOUTH BRIDGE ICH4** connects to **44pin and CF** (Connection Label: PIDE).\n\n**PCI Bus (Label: PCI 33MHz/32bits):**\nThe **SOUTH BRIDGE ICH4** connects to a PCI bus line that branches to the following components:\n*   **PMC**\n*   **GIGA LAN 82541GI** (connects to **RJ45**)\n*   **GIGA LAN 82541GI** (connects to **RJ45**)\n*   **TI2050 PCI-PCI Bridge** (connects to **J1/J2**)\n\n**LPC Bus (Label: LPC 33MHz/4bits):**\nThe **SOUTH BRIDGE ICH4** connects to an LPC bus line that branches to:\n*   **FWH** (connects to **Combo** via connection labeled **KBMS**)\n*   **Winbond W83627HF** (connects to **34pin** via connection labeled **FDD** and to **DB9** via connection labeled **COM1**)\n\n**Isolated Blocks:**\nThe blocks **CLOCK GEN ICS952623** and **IMVP IV LTC3735** are present in the top right corner but have no connecting lines.](.cpci-6841-manual-9/bd9b97f3ade77312fa6a38002cbc78aea4f4083c9944b0b16a494f040e82e6a1.jpg)

Figure 1-1: cPCI-6841 Block Diagram

# 1.1 Main Functions

The following sections explain the main functions of the cPCI-6841.

# CPU Support

The cPCI-6841 SBC is designed for the Intel® Pentium® M and Celeron® M Processors. The standard cPCI-6841 SBC comes with CPU socket which can be installed with μFC-PGA2 package CPU, with the following options:

▶ Pentium® M 1.4GHz, 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, and 2.0GHz
▶ Celeron® M 1.3GHz

The Low Voltage (LV) or Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) version of the Pentium® M or Celeron® M Processors, which are in μFCBGA2 packages, can also be mounted on the cPCI-6841 SBC. However, μFCBGA2 CPU support is reserved for OEM programs only. The possible CPU options include:

▶ LV Pentium® M 1.1GHz, 1.2GHz, 1.3GHz
▶ ULV Celeron® M 600MHz

# CompactPCI Bus Interface

The TI Technology PCI-2050 is a universal PCI to PCI bridge and is used to implement the system slot on the cPCI-6841. The cPCI-6841 CompactPCI bus supports 32-bit/33 MHz PCI.

# PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) Interface

The cPCI-6841 supports one PMC slot at 32-bit/33 MHz PCI, providing expansion capability and flexibility for varieties of applications.

# IDE and CompactFlash Interfaces

The cPCI-6841 supports dual Ultra ATA100 IDE channels. Primary IDE is implemented on the cPCI-6841 and Secondary IDE is routed to the backplane via the J3 connector. A 44-pin connector for 2.5 inch IDE drives is reserved on the Primary IDE interface.

# Gigabit Ethernet Ports

The cPCI-6841 has two 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet (GbE) ports. Every port is assigned a unique static MAC Address. Two onboard Intel® 82541GI Gigabit Ethernet controllers provide two Ethernet ports and are implemented on a 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus. The 82541GI supports IEEE 802.3x compliant flow control and IEEE 802.3ab compliant 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation. Two RJ-45 connectors for these two LAN ports are located on the front panel for system management or service requirements.

# Universal Serial Bus (USB)

The cPCI-6841 provides one USB 2.0 port on the front panel for use as an interface to versatile peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, printer, USB flash disk, etc.

# Serial I/O

One serial port is supported by the Winbond W83627HF Super I/O on the cPCI-6841 and is accessed via a DB-9 connector on the front panel. This port will be configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). BIOS will initialize the serial port as COM1 with ISA I/O base addresses of 3F8h and with a default setting of COM1 assigned to IRQ4.

# Keyboard/Mouse Controller

The cPCI-6841 uses the Winbond W83627HF Super I/O to implement the keyboard/mouse controller. The controller is fully 8042 compatible. The cPCI-6841 provides a proprietary combo PS2 connector on the front panel (a cable is included).

# FDD Interface

The cPCI-6841 uses the Winbond W83627HF Super I/O to implement the Floppy interface. Signals are available at the FDD connector.

# Watchdog Timer

The cPCI-6841 implements a watchdog timer (WDT) using the Winbond W83627HF Super I/O. The programmable I/O port is on address 2E, and the timer can be set for 1 to 255 seconds or 1 to 255 minutes. Easy-programming libraries for DOS and Windows 95/98/NT are included.

# Hardware Monitoring

The cPCI-6841 uses the Winbond W83627HF Super I/O to detect system voltages and temperatures. When it detects that the voltages or temperatures out of the safety range, it will instruct the southbridge ICH4 to send the signals out halting the system in order to protect the CPU board.

# Operating System Support

The cPCI-6841 is compatible with Microsoft® Windows 2000, Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP, Red Hat Linux 9 and VxWorks 5.5. The device drivers for Windows are included on the ADLINK CD. For Linux support and VxWork BSP, please contact ADLINK.

# 1.2 Features

▶ Low power consumption, supports Intel® Pentium® M and Celeron® M CPUs from 1.3GHz up to 2.0GHz
▶ Low power consumption Intel® 855GME and ICH4 embedded chipset, provides longevity for OEM
▶ Compliant with PICMG 2.0, R3.0
▶ 32-bit/33 MHz CompactPCI interface based on PCI specifications
▶ One 32-bit/33 MHz PMC site
▶ Two 200-Pin DDR SODIMM sockets support up to 2GB DDR333 SDRAM
▶ Provides both IDE and FDD interfaces for storage devices.
▶ Full feature I/O ports, including VGA, KB, MS, USB 2.0, COM port, two GbEs, and optional DVI or PMC

# 1.3 Product List

The cPCI-6841 series products include the following SBCs:

# SBC

▶ cPCI-6841: Pentium® M SBC with PMC slot
▶ cPCI-6841-2: Pentium® M SBC with DVI output

# 1.4 Specifications

# cPCI-6841 SBC Specifications

# CompactPCI Compliancy

▶ PICMG 2.0 CompactPCI Rev. 3.0

# Form Factor

▶ Standard 6U CompactPCI (board size: 233.35mm x 160mm)
▶ Single slot width (4TE or 4HP, 20.32mm)

# CPU/Cache

▶ Single Intel® Pentium® M 1.4GHz, 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, 2.0GHz or Celeron® M 1.3GHz Processors with μFC-PGA package
▶ 1MB or 2MB on die L2 cache, 400MHz FSB

# Chipset

Intel® 855GME Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
Intel® 82801DB I/O Hub (ICH4)

# Host Memory

▶ Two 200-pin DDR SODIMM sockets, 2GB maximum
▶ Supports DDR333 SDRAM

# BIOS

▶ Phoenix/Award Plug and Play BIOS with 4Mb Flash ROM
▶ BIOS write protection, provides anti-virus capability
▶ Bootable from USB storage devices including USB-Floppy, USB-ZIP, USB-CD-ROM, and USB-HDD.
▶ Onboard Ethernet ports can be disabled via BIOS setting
▶ Optional customized OEM splash image / power on screen

Note: Due to BIOS segment limitations, enabling the remote console function may occupy the same memory space as other ROM mapping add-on or boot-up devices such as Pre-boot Agent of Ethernet Boot ROM, SCSI Boot ROM, or add-on EIDE Boot ROM. It is recommended that only one ROM-mapping add-on or boot-up device be enabled when enabling the remote console function.

# CompactPCI Bus Controller

▶ TI PCI-2050 PCI-to-PCI bridge
▶ PCI Rev 2.2 compliant
▶ Supports 32-bit/33 MHz

# Graphics

▶ Integrated into 855GME Graphics Memory Controller Hub
▶ Shared memory, up to 32MB
▶ Dual channel display
▶ Front panel DVI connector is available on cPCI-6841-2 only

# Gigabit Ethernet

▶ Two 10/100/1000bps Gigabit Ethernet ports
▶ GbE ports are implemented through Intel® 82541GI Ethernet controllers, based on 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus, RJ-45 connectors on the front panel

# Onboard Peripherals

▶ Integrated into Intel® 82801DB (ICH4) southbridge
▶ Bus master IDE controller supports two ultra ATA-100 interfaces
Primary IDE is on SBC with 44-pin IDE connector and a CF slot. A 2.5 inch IDE HDD can be mounted.
▷ Secondary IDE port is routed to J3

▶ USB Rev. 2.0 compliant port
▶ USB connectors are on the front panel
▶ USB ports support 0.5A@5V for peripherals with individual over-current protection
RS-232 serial port. COM is on the front panel with DB-9 type connector
▶ PS2 keyboard / mouse connector on the front panel

# Front Panel LED Indicators and Reset Button

▶ Four LEDs on the front panel, including storage access LED (RED), Power LED (green), General Purpose LED (blue), and Watchdog Timer LED (yellow).
▶ Flush tact switch for system reset.

# Real -Time Clock and Nonvolatile Memory

▶ Built into Intel® 82801DB southbridge RTC
▶ Battery-backed memory is used for BIOS configuration
▶ Separate 3V coin cell CR2032 battery used for RTC and nonvolatile memory

# Environment

▶ Operating temperature: 0 to 45°C $^{(1)}$
▶ Storage temperature: -40 to 80°C
▶ Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensed
▶ Shock: 15G peak-to-peak, 11ms duration, non-operation
▶ Vibration: $^{(2)}$

▷ Non-operation: 1.88Grms, 5-500Hz, each axis
Operation: 0.5Grms, 5-500Hz, each axis, with 2.5" HDD

# Safety Certificates and Tests

▶ CE, FCC Class A
▶ All plastic material, PCB and Battery used are all UL-94V0 certified
▶ Designed for NEBS 3.0 requirements

Note 1: Certified with ADLINK thermal design. The thermal performance is dependent on the chassis cooling design. Forced air-cooling with 50 CFM is required. Temperature limit of optional mass storage devices can impact the thermal specification.

Note 2: Operational vibration is limited by the 2.5 inches HDD. When application requires higher definition for anti-vibration, we recommend using Flash disk or CompactFlash.

Power Requirements

<table><tr><td>Configuration</td><td>+5V</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>+12V</td><td>-12V</td><td>Total</td></tr><tr><td>Single Pentium® M 1.6GHz 512MB RAM, 40GB HDD</td><td>10.1A</td><td>2.28A</td><td>0.25A</td><td>20mA</td><td>61W</td></tr></table>

Table 1-1: Power Ratings

Note: Power consumption measured under Windows 2000 SP4, executing KPOWER and Burn-In-Test.

I/O Connectivity

<table><tr><td rowspan="2">Function</td><td colspan="2">cPCI-6841</td><td colspan="2">cPCI-6841-2</td></tr><tr><td>Face-plate</td><td>On Board</td><td>Face-plate</td><td>On Board</td></tr><tr><td>COM</td><td>Y (DB-9)</td><td>---</td><td>Y (DB-9)</td><td>---</td></tr><tr><td>VGA</td><td>Y (DB-15)</td><td>---</td><td>Y (DB-15)</td><td>---</td></tr><tr><td>PS2</td><td>Y (Combo)</td><td>---</td><td>Y (Combo)</td><td>---</td></tr><tr><td>USB2.0</td><td>Y</td><td>---</td><td>Y</td><td>---</td></tr><tr><td>LAN x 2</td><td>Y (RJ-45)</td><td></td><td>Y (RJ-45)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>CF</td><td>---</td><td>Y (IDE 1)</td><td>---</td><td>Y (IDE 1)</td></tr><tr><td>DVI</td><td>---</td><td>---</td><td>Y</td><td>---</td></tr><tr><td>PMC</td><td>Y</td><td>Y (32-bit/33 MHz)</td><td>---</td><td>---</td></tr><tr><td>IDE 1</td><td>---</td><td>Y (44-pin)</td><td>---</td><td>Y (44-pin)</td></tr><tr><td>FDD</td><td>---</td><td>Y (34-pin)</td><td>---</td><td>Y (34-pin)</td></tr><tr><td>LEDs</td><td>Y</td><td>---</td><td>Y</td><td>---</td></tr><tr><td>Reset Button</td><td>Y</td><td>---</td><td>Y</td><td>---</td></tr></table>

Table 1-2: I/O Connectivity Table

# 1.5 Unpacking Checklist

Check the shipping carton for any damage. If the shipping carton and contents are damaged, notify the dealer for a replacement. Retain the shipping carton and packing materials for inspection by the dealer. Obtain authorization before returning any product to ADLINK.

Check that the following items are included in the package, if there are any items missing, please contact your dealer.

# SBC:

The cPCI-6841 or cPCI-6841-2 SBC (May be equipped with different specifications of CPU, RAM, and HDD)
▶ This User's Manual
▶ ADLINK All-in-One CD
▶ Y Cable for Keyboard and Mouse

# Note:

The packaging of OEM versions with non-standard configuration, functionality, or package may vary according to different configuration requests.

# CAUTION:

The boards must be protected from static discharge and physical shock. Never remove any of the socketed parts except at a static-free workstation. Use the anti-static bag shipped with the product to handle the board. Wear a grounded wrist strap when servicing

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# 2 Jumpers and Connectors

This chapter illustrates the board layout, connector pin assignments, and jumper settings. Users should be familiar with the products before use. The following sections are included:

▶ cPCI-6841 and cPCI-6841-2 board outline
▶ cPCI-6841 and cPCI-6841-2 connectors pin assignments
▶ cPCI-6841 and cPCI-6841-2 jumper settings

2.1 cPCI-6841 Series Mechanical Drawings
![DIMM1\nDIMM0\nJN1\nJN2\nJP3\nFloppy Connector\nBIOS\nJP2\nJP1\n44 Pin Prim.IDE Connector\nCPU\nBattery\nJ3\nJ2\nJ1\nCF Card Slot](.cpci-6841-manual-9/173f24fd6b4befea7dbdf9b7a22f387a8306f3cedd8131d8f01d5087d09680d6.jpg)

Figure 2-1: cPCI-6841 Top View

![DVI\nVideo\nVGA\nCOM1\nKB/MS\nUSB\nLAN1\nLAN2\ncPCI-6841-2](.cpci-6841-manual-9/6489556987822c6eb7d5daf298dca564d740c26500ff31b9ce5d929d7041117b.jpg)

![PMC\nBlanking\nPlate\nVGA\nCOM1\nKB/MS\nUSB\nLAN1\nLAN2\ncPCI-6841](.cpci-6841-manual-9/30404ea794c5d3f2cda2c0490d1f8b9f04675c3fbae2ac6c29cec7ae8f676e6c.jpg)

Figure 2-2: cPCI-6841 and cPCI-6841-2 Front View

![JP3\nDIMM1\nFloppy Connector\nDIMM0\nBIOS\nJP2\nJP1\n44 Pin Prim.IDE Connector\nCPU\nBattery\nJ3\nJ2\nJ1\nCF Card Slot](.cpci-6841-manual-9/b80f84af4350001fbf1df5e15fe2a5a281684894f46707aa5b093b8fffd7435a.jpg)

Figure 2-3: cPCI-6841-2 Top View

# 2.2 cPCI-6841 Series Pin Assignments

# USB Connectors

![4\n3\n2\n1](.cpci-6841-manual-9/9e34eb997aa476ab906a3befa8a340eccb59d1c42ad078bf9bf44a12c2cb894d.jpg)

<table><tr><td>PIN</td><td>SIGNAL</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>VCC</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>USB-</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>USB+</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Ground</td></tr></table>

# VGA Connector

![5\n10\n15\n11](.cpci-6841-manual-9/0f168691fb1d8eaf830b0cf91918731e80292bf14a3f9bdfa7f8a0e5742e0cf4.jpg)

<table><tr><td>Signal Name</td><td>Pin</td><td>Pin</td><td>Signal Name</td></tr><tr><td>Red</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>Green</td></tr><tr><td>Blue</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>N.C.</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>5</td><td>6</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>7</td><td>8</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>+5V</td><td>9</td><td>10</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>N.C.</td><td>11</td><td>12</td><td>DDCDAT</td></tr><tr><td>HSYNC</td><td>13</td><td>14</td><td>VSYNC</td></tr><tr><td>DDCCLK</td><td>15</td><td></td><td></td></tr></table>

# Ethernet (RJ-45) Connector

![Amber LED\nPin 1\nPin 2\nPin 3\nPin 8\nYellow / Amber LED](.cpci-6841-manual-9/b51b083ede36f089ddd3286241ed69756d3e0d36ffb20c9fbb0ef872c31f4057.jpg)

<table><tr><td>Pin #</td><td>Signal Name</td><td>Function</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>LAN_TDP1</td><td>Transmit Data1 +</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>LAN_TDN1</td><td>Transmit Data1 -</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>LAN_RDP2</td><td>Receive Data2 +</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>LAN_RDP3</td><td>Receive Data3 +</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>LAN_RDN3</td><td>Receive Data3 -</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>LAN_RDN2</td><td>Receive Data2 +</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>LAN_TDP4</td><td>Transmit Data4 +</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>LAN_TDN4</td><td>Transmit Data4 -</td></tr></table>

<table><tr><td colspan="2">Status</td><td>Left LED (Yellow or Amber)</td><td>Right LED (Amber)</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Network link is not established</td><td>OFF</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">10 Mbps (10 BaseT)</td><td>Link</td><td>OFF</td><td>Amber</td></tr><tr><td>Active</td><td>OFF</td><td>Blinking Amber</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">100 Mbps (100 BaseTX)</td><td>Link</td><td>Yellow</td><td>Amber</td></tr><tr><td>Active</td><td>Yellow</td><td>Blinking Amber</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">1000 Mbps (1000 BaseT)</td><td>Link</td><td>Amber</td><td>Amber</td></tr><tr><td>Active</td><td>Amber</td><td>Blinking Amber</td></tr></table>

Table 2-1: Ethernet LED Status

# PS2 Connector

![6\n5\n4\n3\n2 1](.cpci-6841-manual-9/973b48c3094142ef91df6de3d975a4cce4dd2de62d0f78839ae164a549248fee.jpg)

<table><tr><td>Pin</td><td>Signal</td><td>Function</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>KBDATA</td><td>Keyboard Data</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>MSDATA</td><td>Mouse Data</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>GND</td><td>Ground</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>+5V</td><td>Power</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>KBCLK</td><td>Keyboard Clock</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>MSCLK</td><td>Mouse Clock</td></tr></table>

# RS-232 Serial Port Connector

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<table><tr><td>Pin</td><td>Signal Name</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>DCD, Data carrier detect</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>RXD, Receive data</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>TXD, Transmit data</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>DTR, Data terminal ready</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>GND, Ground</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>DSR, Data set ready</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>RTS, Request to send</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>CTS, Clear to send</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>RI, Ring in</td></tr></table>

# DVI Connector

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<table><tr><td>Pin</td><td>Signal</td><td>Pin</td><td>Signal</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>TX2-</td><td>16</td><td>HTPLG</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>TX2+</td><td>17</td><td>TX0-</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>GND</td><td>18</td><td>TX0+</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>NC</td><td>19</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>NC</td><td>20</td><td>NC</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>I2CCLK</td><td>21</td><td>NC</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>I2CDAT A</td><td>22</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>VSYNC</td><td>23</td><td>TXC+</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>TX1-</td><td>24</td><td>TXC-</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>TX1+</td><td>25</td><td>RED</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>GND</td><td>26</td><td>GREEN</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>NC</td><td>27</td><td>BLUE</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>NC</td><td>28</td><td>HSYNC</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>+5V</td><td>29</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>GND</td><td>30</td><td>GND</td></tr></table>

# CompactFlash Connector

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<table><tr><td>Signal Name</td><td>Pin</td><td>Pin</td><td>Signal Name</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>1</td><td>26</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>SDD3</td><td>2</td><td>27</td><td>SDD11</td></tr><tr><td>SDD4</td><td>3</td><td>28</td><td>SDD12</td></tr><tr><td>SDD5</td><td>4</td><td>29</td><td>SDD13</td></tr><tr><td>SDD6</td><td>5</td><td>30</td><td>SDD14</td></tr><tr><td>SDD7</td><td>6</td><td>31</td><td>SDD15</td></tr><tr><td>SDCS#1</td><td>7</td><td>32</td><td>SDCS#3</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>8</td><td>33</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>9</td><td>34</td><td>SDIOR#</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>10</td><td>35</td><td>SDIOW#</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>11</td><td>36</td><td>+5V</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>12</td><td>37</td><td>IDEIRQ15</td></tr><tr><td>+5V</td><td>13</td><td>38</td><td>+5V</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>14</td><td>39</td><td>PCSEL</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>15</td><td>40</td><td>NC</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>16</td><td>41</td><td>SIDERST#</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>17</td><td>42</td><td>SIORDY</td></tr><tr><td>SDA2</td><td>18</td><td>43</td><td>NC</td></tr><tr><td>SDA1</td><td>19</td><td>44</td><td>SDDACK#</td></tr><tr><td>SDA0</td><td>20</td><td>45</td><td>IDEACT#</td></tr><tr><td>SDD0</td><td>21</td><td>46</td><td>S66DECT</td></tr><tr><td>SDD1</td><td>22</td><td>47</td><td>SDD8</td></tr><tr><td>SDD2</td><td>23</td><td>48</td><td>SDD9</td></tr><tr><td>IOIS16#</td><td>24</td><td>49</td><td>SDD10</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>25</td><td>50</td><td>GND</td></tr></table>

# Floppy Connector

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<table><tr><td>Signal Name</td><td>Pin</td><td>Pin</td><td>Signal Name</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>Extended Density</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>NC</td></tr><tr><td>NC</td><td>5</td><td>6</td><td>Data Rate</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>7</td><td>8</td><td>Index</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>9</td><td>10</td><td>Motor A Select</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>11</td><td>12</td><td>Drive B Select</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>13</td><td>14</td><td>Drive A Select</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>15</td><td>16</td><td>Motor B Select</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>17</td><td>18</td><td>Step Direction</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>19</td><td>20</td><td>Step Pulse</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>21</td><td>22</td><td>Write Data</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>23</td><td>24</td><td>Write Gate</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>25</td><td>26</td><td>Track 0</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>27</td><td>28</td><td>Write Protect</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>29</td><td>30</td><td>Read Data</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>31</td><td>32</td><td>Side 1</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>33</td><td>34</td><td>Disk Change</td></tr></table>

# IDE Connector

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<table><tr><td>Signal Name</td><td>Pin</td><td>Pin</td><td>Signal Name</td></tr><tr><td>BRSTDRVJ</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>DDP7</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>DDP8</td></tr><tr><td>DDP6</td><td>5</td><td>6</td><td>DDP9</td></tr><tr><td>DDP5</td><td>7</td><td>8</td><td>DDP10</td></tr><tr><td>DDP4</td><td>9</td><td>10</td><td>DDP11</td></tr><tr><td>DDP3</td><td>11</td><td>12</td><td>DDP12</td></tr><tr><td>DDP2</td><td>13</td><td>14</td><td>DDP13</td></tr><tr><td>DDP1</td><td>15</td><td>16</td><td>DDP14</td></tr><tr><td>DDP0</td><td>17</td><td>18</td><td>DDP15</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>19</td><td>20</td><td>NC</td></tr><tr><td>PDDREQ</td><td>21</td><td>22</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>PDIOWJ</td><td>23</td><td>24</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>PDIORJ</td><td>25</td><td>26</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>PIORDY</td><td>27</td><td>28</td><td>PCSEL</td></tr><tr><td>PDDACKJ</td><td>29</td><td>30</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>IRQ14</td><td>31</td><td>32</td><td>NC</td></tr><tr><td>DAP1</td><td>33</td><td>34</td><td>DIAG</td></tr><tr><td>DAP0</td><td>35</td><td>36</td><td>DAP2</td></tr><tr><td>CS1P</td><td>37</td><td>38</td><td>CS3PJ</td></tr><tr><td>IDEACTPJ</td><td>39</td><td>40</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>+5V</td><td>41</td><td>42</td><td>+5V</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>43</td><td>44</td><td>NC</td></tr></table>

# General Purpose LED definitions

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<table><tr><td>LED</td><td>Color</td><td>Status</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">IDE Media Access</td><td rowspan="2">Red</td><td>OFF</td><td>IDE idle</td></tr><tr><td>ON</td><td>IDE access</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">Power OK</td><td rowspan="2">Green</td><td>OFF</td><td>System is not power-on or power failed</td></tr><tr><td>ON</td><td>Power ON</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">General Purpose LED</td><td rowspan="2">Blue</td><td>OFF</td><td>User defined</td></tr><tr><td>ON</td><td>User defined</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">WDT LED</td><td rowspan="2">Yellow</td><td>OFF</td><td>WDT is not enabled</td></tr><tr><td>Blinking</td><td>WDT is enabled</td></tr></table>

PMC Connector Pin Assignments (JN1, JN2)

<table><tr><td>Signal Name</td><td colspan="2">JN1 Pin</td><td>Signal Name</td><td>Signal Name</td><td colspan="2">JN2 Pin</td><td>Signal Name</td></tr><tr><td>TCK(3)</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>-12V</td><td>+12V</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>TRST#(3)</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>INTA#</td><td>TMS(2)</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>TDO(1)</td></tr><tr><td>INTB#</td><td>5</td><td>6</td><td>INTC#</td><td>TDI(2)</td><td>5</td><td>6</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>BM1(1)</td><td>7</td><td>8</td><td>+5V</td><td>GND</td><td>7</td><td>8</td><td>N/C</td></tr><tr><td>INTD#</td><td>9</td><td>10</td><td>N/C</td><td>N/C</td><td>9</td><td>10</td><td>N/C</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>11</td><td>12</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>BM2(2)</td><td>11</td><td>12</td><td>+3.3V</td></tr><tr><td>CLKP1</td><td>13</td><td>14</td><td>GND</td><td>RST#</td><td>13</td><td>14</td><td>BM3(3)</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>15</td><td>16</td><td>GNT0#</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>15</td><td>16</td><td>BM4(3)</td></tr><tr><td>REQ0#</td><td>17</td><td>18</td><td>+5V</td><td>PME#</td><td>17</td><td>18</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>VIO(4)</td><td>19</td><td>20</td><td>AD31</td><td>AD30</td><td>19</td><td>20</td><td>AD29</td></tr><tr><td>AD28</td><td>21</td><td>22</td><td>AD27</td><td>GND</td><td>21</td><td>22</td><td>AD26</td></tr><tr><td>AD25</td><td>23</td><td>24</td><td>GND</td><td>AD24</td><td>23</td><td>24</td><td>+3.3V</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>25</td><td>26</td><td>CBE3#</td><td>IDSEL</td><td>25</td><td>26</td><td>AD23</td></tr><tr><td>AD22</td><td>27</td><td>28</td><td>AD21</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>27</td><td>28</td><td>AD20</td></tr><tr><td>AD19</td><td>29</td><td>30</td><td>+5V</td><td>AD18</td><td>29</td><td>30</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>VIO(4)</td><td>31</td><td>32</td><td>AD17</td><td>AD16</td><td>31</td><td>32</td><td>CBE2#</td></tr><tr><td>P1FRAME#</td><td>33</td><td>34</td><td>GND</td><td>GND</td><td>33</td><td>34</td><td>IDSL_B(1)</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>35</td><td>36</td><td>IRDY#</td><td>TRDY#</td><td>35</td><td>36</td><td>+3.3V</td></tr><tr><td>DEVSL</td><td>37</td><td>38</td><td>+5V</td><td>GND</td><td>37</td><td>38</td><td>STOP#</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>39</td><td>40</td><td>LOCK#</td><td>PERR#</td><td>39</td><td>40</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>N/C</td><td>41</td><td>42</td><td>N/C</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>41</td><td>42</td><td>SERR#</td></tr><tr><td>PAR</td><td>43</td><td>44</td><td>GND</td><td>CBE1#</td><td>43</td><td>44</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>VIO(4)</td><td>45</td><td>46</td><td>AD15</td><td>AD14</td><td>45</td><td>46</td><td>AD13</td></tr><tr><td>AD12</td><td>47</td><td>48</td><td>AD11</td><td>M66EN</td><td>47</td><td>48</td><td>AD10</td></tr><tr><td>AD9</td><td>49</td><td>50</td><td>+5V</td><td>AD8</td><td>49</td><td>50</td><td>+3.3V</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>51</td><td>52</td><td>CBE0#</td><td>AD7</td><td>51</td><td>52</td><td>REQ_B#(1)</td></tr><tr><td>AD6</td><td>53</td><td>54</td><td>AD5</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>53</td><td>54</td><td>GNT_B#(1)</td></tr><tr><td>AD4</td><td>55</td><td>56</td><td>GND</td><td>N/C</td><td>55</td><td>56</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>VIO(4)</td><td>57</td><td>58</td><td>AD3</td><td>N/C</td><td>57</td><td>58</td><td>EREDY(1)</td></tr><tr><td>AD2</td><td>59</td><td>60</td><td>AD1</td><td>GND</td><td>59</td><td>60</td><td>RSTOUT#(1)</td></tr><tr><td>AD0</td><td>61</td><td>62</td><td>+5V</td><td>ACK64#</td><td>61</td><td>62</td><td>+3.3V</td></tr><tr><td>GND</td><td>63</td><td>64</td><td>REQ64#</td><td>GND</td><td>63</td><td>64</td><td>Monarch#(1)</td></tr></table>

Note 1: These signals are not connected on the board.

Note 2: These signals are pulled high on the board.

Note 3: These signals are pulled low on the board.

Note 4: The VIO signals by default set to +5V via jumper JP3.

CompactPCI J1 Pin Assignment

<table><tr><td>Pin</td><td>Z</td><td>A</td><td>B</td><td>C</td><td>D</td><td>E</td><td>F</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>GND</td><td>+5V</td><td>REQ64#</td><td>ENUM#(4)</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>+5V</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [1]</td><td>+5V</td><td>V (I/O)</td><td>AD [0]</td><td>ACK64#</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>GND</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>AD [4]</td><td>AD [3]</td><td>+5V</td><td>AD [2]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [7]</td><td>GND</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>AD [6]</td><td>AD [5]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>GND</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>AD [9]</td><td>AD [8]</td><td>M66EN</td><td>C/BE [0]#</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [12]</td><td>GND</td><td>V (I/O)</td><td>AD [11]</td><td>AD [10]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>GND</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>AD [15]</td><td>AD [14]</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [13]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>GND</td><td>SERR#</td><td>GND</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>PAR</td><td>C/BE [1]#</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>GND</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>IPMB_SCL</td><td>IPMB_SDA</td><td>GND</td><td>PERR#</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>GND</td><td>DEVSEL#</td><td>GND</td><td>V (I/O)</td><td>STOP#</td><td>LOCK#</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>GND</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>FRAME#</td><td>IRDY#</td><td>BDSEL</td><td>TRDY#</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>12-14</td><td colspan="7">Key</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [18]</td><td>AD [17]</td><td>AD [16]</td><td>GND</td><td>C/BE [2]#</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [21]</td><td>GND</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>AD [20]</td><td>AD [19]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>GND</td><td>C/BE[3]#</td><td>IDSE</td><td>AD [23]</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [22]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [26]</td><td>GND</td><td>V (I/O)</td><td>AD[25]</td><td>AD [24]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [30]</td><td>AD [29]</td><td>AD [28]</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [27]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>GND</td><td>REQ#</td><td>GND</td><td>+3.3V</td><td>CLK</td><td>AD [31]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>GND</td><td>Reserved(1)</td><td>Reserved(1)</td><td>PCIRST#</td><td>GND</td><td>GNT#</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>GND</td><td>IPMB_PWR</td><td>HEALTHY#</td><td>V (I/O)</td><td>INTP(1)</td><td>INTS</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>GND</td><td>INTA#</td><td>INTB#</td><td>INTC#</td><td>+5V</td><td>INTD#</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>GND</td><td>TCK(3)</td><td>+5V</td><td>TMS(2)</td><td>TDO(1)</td><td>TDI(2)</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>GND</td><td>+5V</td><td>-12V</td><td>TRST#(3)</td><td>+12V</td><td>+5V</td><td>GND</td></tr></table>

Note 1: These signals are not connected.
Note 2: These signals are pulled high on the board.
Note 3: These signals are pulled low on the board.
Note 4: To support PICMG 2.1 hotswap for peripheral boards, the backplane should bus the ENUM# signal of all peripheral slots to the system board. The ENUM# signal is continuously polled by the system board's hotswap firmware and will gen-

erate an interrupt when an ENUM# signal is detected.

CompactPCI J2 Pin Assignment

<table><tr><td>Pin</td><td>Z</td><td>A</td><td>B</td><td>C</td><td>D</td><td>E</td><td>F</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>GND</td><td>GA4(2)</td><td>GA3(2)</td><td>GA2(2)</td><td>GA1(2)</td><td>GA0(2)</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>GND</td><td>CLK6</td><td>GND</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>GND</td><td>CLK5</td><td>GND</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>GND</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>GND</td><td>GND</td><td>GND</td><td>ICMBSDA(1)</td><td>ICMBSCL(1)</td><td>ICMBALR(1)</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>GND</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>GND</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>GND</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>GND</td><td>PRST#</td><td>REQ6#</td><td>GNT6#</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>GND</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>DEG#</td><td>GND</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>GND</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>GND</td><td>FAL#</td><td>REQ5#</td><td>GNT5#</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [35]</td><td>AD [34]</td><td>AD [33]</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [32]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [38]</td><td>GND</td><td>V (I/O)</td><td>AD [37]</td><td>AD [36]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [42]</td><td>AD [41]</td><td>AD [40]</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [39]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [45]</td><td>GND</td><td>V (I/O)</td><td>AD [44]</td><td>AD [43]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [49]</td><td>AD [48]</td><td>AD [47]</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [46]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [52]</td><td>GND</td><td>V (I/O)</td><td>AD [51]</td><td>AD [50]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [56]</td><td>AD [55]</td><td>AD [54]</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [53]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [59]</td><td>GND</td><td>V (I/O)</td><td>AD [58]</td><td>AD [57]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [63]</td><td>AD [62]</td><td>AD [61]</td><td>GND</td><td>AD [60]</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>GND</td><td>C/BE [5]\#</td><td>GND</td><td>V (I/O)</td><td>C/BE [4]\#</td><td>PAR 64</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>GND</td><td>V (I/O)</td><td>BRSV(1)</td><td>C/BE [7]\#</td><td>GND</td><td>C/BE [6]\#</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>GND</td><td>CLK4</td><td>GND</td><td>GNT3#</td><td>REQ#4</td><td>GNT4#</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>GND</td><td>CLK2</td><td>CLK3</td><td>SYSEN#</td><td>GNT2#</td><td>REQ3#</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>GND</td><td>CLK1</td><td>GND</td><td>REQ1#</td><td>GNT1#</td><td>REQ2#</td><td>GND</td></tr></table>

Note 1: These signals are not connected.
Note 2: These signals are pulled high on the board.
Note 3: These signals are pulled low on the board.

CompactPCI J3 Pin Assignment (optional)

<table><tr><td>Pin</td><td>Z</td><td>A</td><td>B</td><td>C</td><td>D</td><td>E</td><td>F</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>GND</td><td>PCIRST-L</td><td>NC</td><td>SIDE_IORDY</td><td>NC</td><td>IDEIRQ15</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>GND</td><td>SIDE_DACT-L</td><td>NC</td><td>SIDE_CS-L3</td><td>SIDE_CS-L1</td><td>SIDE_66DECT</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>GND</td><td>SIDE_D15</td><td>SIDE_D14</td><td>SIDE_D13</td><td>SIDE_D12</td><td>NC</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>GND</td><td>SIDE_D11</td><td>SIDE_D10</td><td>SIDE_D9</td><td>SIDE_D8</td><td>SIDE_DACK-L</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>GND</td><td>SIDE_A0</td><td>SIDE_A1</td><td>NC</td><td>SIDE_A2</td><td>SIDE_DREQ</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>GND</td><td>SIDE_D7</td><td>SIDE_D6</td><td>SIDE_D5</td><td>SIDE_D4</td><td>SIDE_IOWL</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>GND</td><td>SIDE_D3</td><td>SIDE_D2</td><td>SIDE_D1</td><td>SIDE_D0</td><td>SIDE_IOR-L</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>GND</td><td>FDD_DS0-L</td><td>FDD_DRATE0</td><td>FDD_MTR0-L</td><td>FDD_INDEX-L</td><td>FDD_DATA-L</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>GND</td><td>FDD_DS1-L</td><td>FDD_DSKCHG-L</td><td>FDD_MTR-L</td><td>FDD_DENSEL-L</td><td>FDD_RDATE-L</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>GND</td><td>FDD_WP-L</td><td>FDD_HDSEL-L</td><td>FDD_DIR-L</td><td>FDD_TRKO-L</td><td>FDD_STEP-L</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>GND</td><td>FDD_GATE-L</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>GND</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>GND</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>GND</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>GND</td><td>NC</td><td>MSDATA</td><td>NC</td><td>KBDATA</td><td>NC</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>GND</td><td>NC</td><td>MSCLK</td><td>NC</td><td>KBCLK</td><td>NC</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>GND</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>GND</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>GND</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>GND</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>NC</td><td>GND</td></tr></table>

Note: J3 is reserved for OEM versions. With ADLINK's customized backplanes, the secondary IDE and FDD ports can be connected to devices in the chassis.

# 2.3 cPCI-6841 Series Switch and Jumper Settings

The following table lists the switch and jumpers on the cPCI-6841 and cPCI-6841V.

<table><tr><td>Switch</td><td>Function</td></tr><tr><td>SW1</td><td>Reset</td></tr><tr><td>JP1</td><td>Select CF as Master or Slave</td></tr><tr><td>JP2</td><td>Clear CMOS Content</td></tr><tr><td>JP3</td><td>PMC VIO</td></tr></table>

Table 2-2: Switch and Jumper Functions

# SW1: Reset Button

SW1 is a push-button on the front panel. Pressing SW1 generates a hard reset.

# JP1: CF Master or Slave Selection

<table><tr><td>Status</td><td>JP1</td></tr><tr><td>CF Slave (Default)</td><td>1 2 3&lt;img src="images/ff012d7590b2cd830ab16dd8a570d78ad06dc3210c375de78a71a9af34a9a24f.jpg"/&gt;</td></tr><tr><td>CF Master</td><td>&lt;img src="images/a209f27fea66de50b1222f10a1d74137d5537d2910c925d6cc0a472c54ba06b6.jpg"/&gt;</td></tr></table>

Table 2-3: JP1 Settings

# JP2: Clear CMOS

<table><tr><td>Status</td><td>JP3</td></tr><tr><td>Normal operation (Default)</td><td>1 2 3&lt;img src="images/e38f1fff5362ff03de3390884052761fe721a596995a2c56bd120fed2318bf95.jpg"/&gt;</td></tr><tr><td>Clear CMOS</td><td>1 2 3&lt;img src="images/e4f29e630f29af804fe51f043cc1044233341dfdd45ec3ac385dfbfcdadfa5da.jpg"/&gt;</td></tr></table>

# Table 2-4: JP2 Settings

The CMOS RAM stores the real time clock (RTC) information, BIOS configuration, and default BIOS setting. The CMOS is powered by a button cell battery when the system is powered off.

Please use the following procedure to erase the CMOS RAM data:

1. Remove the SBC from the system
2. Short pins 2 and 3 of JP2, then reinstall the jumper to its normal default location
3. Insert the SBC back into the chassis.

# JP3: PMC VIO Selection

<table><tr><td>Status</td><td>JP1</td></tr><tr><td>PMC VIO is set to 5V (Default)</td><td>&lt;img src="images/a6dc0940ddf68408855df76ebe83bde868a1cd1ac69c94bd0e6207ff24bb92cc.jpg"/&gt;</td></tr><tr><td>PMC VIO is set to 3.3V</td><td>&lt;img src="images/6beeea034dace0413631f48385c1d37edcecfc14963ac83a6a6a73098781cf5f.jpg"/&gt;</td></tr></table>

Table 2-5: JP3 Settings

# 3 Getting Started

This chapter explains how to install necessary components on the cPCI-6841 and cPCI-6841-2 including:

▶ CPU and heat sink
▶ Memory module installation
▶ HDD installation
▶ PMC installation (cPCI-6841 only)
▶ CF card installation
▶ Main board installation

# 3.1 CPU and Heatsink

The cPCI-6841 and cPCI-6841-2 support the Intel® Pentium® M processor. The heat sink is necessary to help with CPU heat dissipation. Please follow the procedures below to install the CPU and heat sink. (If the CPU and heat sink are already installed, you may skip this section.)

# CPU Installation

Fully turn the CPU locking screw counter-clockwise as far as it will go as shown in Figure 3-1: CPU Installation below. Carefully place the CPU into the CPU socket. Be sure to align the gold triangle on the corner of the chip with the triangular marking in the corner of the socket. Press down gently on the chip to ensure that it is securely in place, and then fully turn the CPU locking screw clockwise as far as it will go to lock the CPU into position. Peel the mylar film from the white side of the thermal pad included with the heatsink kit and place it on the CPU as shown (pink side up). Then remove the film protecting the top side of the thermal pad.

![CPU locking\nscrew\nGold Triangle](.cpci-6841-manual-9/b96bd46a7aef4c305349df503d6d777d528ecb148f2828989acbbd18a824b8ef.jpg)

![Thermal pad\nRotate counter-clockwise to lock CPU\nTriangular marking](.cpci-6841-manual-9/63861aaeed4b300361e951eefdd19d726abef67e2c2d45ecb2ddbbc60319ffe2.jpg)

Figure 3-1: CPU Installation

# Heatsink Installation

Remove the film protecting the thermal pads on the heatsink as shown in Figure 3-2: Heatsink Installation below. Place the heatsink on the CPU and northbride, ensuring that the thermal pads make proper contact with the board components. Secure using the 6 spring-loaded screws provided

![Remove film\nfrom thermal\npads](.cpci-6841-manual-9/0b93c769874216019e329c44c5159ed0f8cb616c34a6ba0c96648eb8f021fad4.jpg)

![Interior view of a computer motherboard with visible CPU socket, heatsink, and drive bays (no text or symbols)](.cpci-6841-manual-9/971243796b55fa1a31a02a7d49eda61a6ef3baabfdee59c57525086f57f6477b.jpg)

Figure 3-2: Heatsink Installation

# 3.2 Memory Module Installation

The cPCI-6841 Series SBC provides two 200-pin SODIMM sockets for DDR-SDRAM with a maximum memory capacity of 2GB. If memory modules are pre-installed when the package is received, this section may be skipped.

The GMCH system memory controller directly supports the following:

▶ One channel of DDR SDRAM memory
▶ DDR SDRAM devices with densities of 128-Mb, 256-Mb, and 512-Mb technology
▶ Up to 2GB (512-Mb technology) using high density devices with two DIMMs

<table><tr><td>Technology</td><td>Width</td><td>System Memory Capacity</td><td>System Memory Capacity with Stacked Memory</td></tr><tr><td>128Mb</td><td>16</td><td>256MB</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>256Mb</td><td>16</td><td>512MB</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>512Mb</td><td>16</td><td>1GB</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>128Mb</td><td>8</td><td>256MB</td><td>512MB</td></tr><tr><td>256Mb</td><td>8</td><td>512MB</td><td>1GB</td></tr><tr><td>512Mb</td><td>8</td><td>1GB</td><td>2GB</td></tr></table>

Table 3-1: DDR SDRAM Memory Capacity

To install the memory modules, align the notch in the memory module with the key on the DIMM slot and follow the procedure shown in Figure 3-3 below. When installing memory, ensure that each DIMM module is firmly seated in its socket and does not interfere with any components.

![Insert module\nEarly Available](.cpci-6841-manual-9/57fd91cd9daa9d3787f755d05f0971d9f7f14d41690943d476bb60231b6133b9.jpg)

![Press down to lock\nEarly Available\n5207/EB3000\n409-041\n6841\n100](.cpci-6841-manual-9/45731a9adc52df1ff6ca216a835d0ba3f80e9c789db4e98a6d6c711bf13a3cf8.jpg)

Figure 3-3: Memory Installation

# 3.3 PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) Installation (cPCI-6841 only)

The PMC slot is designed for 5V and/or universal PCI interfaces. The PMC site is keyed to prevent users from installing a 3.3V only PMC module.

To install the PMC modules:

1. Prepare an ESD protected area including an anti-ESD table and ESD strap. Attach the ESD strap to your wrist and connect the end of the ESD strap to ground of the anti-ESD table.
2. Remove the PMC blanking plate from the front panel.
3. Install the PMC module onto the board by aligning the PMC sockets and voltage selection keys and then pushing down firmly on the module.

4. Screw the four PMC mounting bolts to the main board from the bottom side of the SBC to secure the PMC module in place.

![SAMPLE\nPK 8611 000\n51#\n3801200 B00031\nD2\nPMC Module\nPMC Connectors](.cpci-6841-manual-9/9ccf0b5f06c3231e699b19dc1755d00b3029bdc80a517915a3780a08d1883931.jpg)

![Green printed circuit board with copper cooling element and multiple connectors (no visible text or symbols)](.cpci-6841-manual-9/d5f60959c1fa63f0d3d3690908eacd7183e19a2a3d184f4e723701b38a7f22c3.jpg)

Figure 3-4: PMC Installation 1

![Secure screw from\nback side of board](.cpci-6841-manual-9/c0867d270fa18fe7eedcea555129670d442985579ea210c15397d4b68ed5a270.jpg)

Figure 3-5: PMC Installation 2

# 3.4 HDD Installation on Main Board

A slim-type 2.5-inch HDD can be mounted on the cPCI-6841 or cPCI-6841-2. If a HDD is pre-installed, this section may be skipped.

1. Screw the provided standoffs onto the HDD and attach the included 44-pin IDE cable.
2. Place the HDD onto the board as shown and connect the IDE cable to the socket. Tighten the four screws from the bottom side of the main board to secure the HDD in to place.
3. Press the IDE cable into the shape shown to avoid interference when inserting and removing the board.

Please refer to the illustrations shown below to install your 2.5" hard disk.

![IDE cable Pin 1](.cpci-6841-manual-9/ec8ed0eef7a77ad22c4a6f7d030cc9fb34d7c8ac75f33325051748e4023d03b8.jpg)

![Press down on\nIDE cable](.cpci-6841-manual-9/6dc496971511908b943fd2f6a0e8d0f495912d86dc90d54734b929c9873a6337.jpg)

Figure 3-6: cPCI-6841 2.5" Hard Disk Installation

# 3.5 CF Installation (cPCI-6841 only)

The CompactFlash card is widely applied in digital consumer devices such as PDAs, digital cameras and MP3 players. Due to its anti-shock/anti-vibration properties, better environmental tolerance, low power consumption, small form factor, and high reliability characteristics, it has been widely accepted in mission critical embedded applications.

To install the CF card, insert it into the socket located under the HDD as shown.

![Insert into CF card slot\nSanDisk®](.cpci-6841-manual-9/977f6ef38dcbb9abf977639016cd975d0d112e75f5d8957be1e846ec0904b2d6.jpg)

Figure 3-7: CompactFLASH Card Installation

# 3.6 Main Board Installation

Use the following procedure to install the cPCI-6841/cPCI-6841-2 main board into a CompactPCI chassis.

1. Refer to the relevant chassis user manual for pre-preparation of the chassis before installing the main board. Users need to assign a slot to the board. Be sure to select the correct slot (system or peripheral) depending on the operational purpose of the board. The chassis power may now be turned on.

2. Remove the blank face panel from the slot.

3. Align the top and bottom edges of the board with the card guides on the chassis then slide the board into the chassis until resistance is felt. If the system power is on, the green LED (power status) will light up.

4. Move the upper and lower ejectors in an inward direction simultaneously. Note that a slight resistance will be felt while inserting the board. If this resistance is more than normal, check to ensure that there are no pins bent on the backplane and that the board's connector pins are aligned properly with the connectors on the backplane.

5. Secure the two screws hidden behind the upper and lower ejector; connect the necessary cables to the board.

# 4 Windows Driver Installation

The following sections show the driver installation procedures for Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Server 2003. When installing the Windows drivers, we recommend the following steps:

1. Fully install the Windows properly before installing any driver. Most of the standard I/O devices' driver will be installed during the standard Windows installation.
2. Install the chipset driver.
3. Install the graphic driver and utilities.
4. Install the LAN drivers.

It is recommended that the chipset, graphic, and LAN drivers provided on the ADLINK All-in-One CD be used to ensure compatibility. Please contact ADLINK for support for Linux drivers and VxWorks BSP.

# 4.1 Chipset Drivers Installation

1. Ensure your Windows operating system is fully installed and running prior to executing the "Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility".
2. Close any running applications.
3. The files are stored in an integrated application setup program. This program is designed for Windows 2000, XP and Windows Server 2003.
4. Locate the directory X:\cPCI\cPCI-6841\Chipset on the ADLINK All-in-One CD, and then run "infinst\_enu.exe".
5. Click 'Next' on the Welcome screen to read and agree to the license agreement. Click Yes if you agree to continue. NOTE: If you click No, the program will terminate.
6. Click 'Next' on the Readme Information screen to install INF files.
7. Click "Finish" to restart the system when prompted to do so.
8. Follow the screen instructions and use the default settings to complete the setup when Windows 2000/XP/Windows Server 2003 re-starts.

# 4.2 VGA Driver Installation

1. Boot Windows 2000/XP/Windows Server 2003.
2. The driver is included on the ADLINK All-in-One CD. Run the file win2k\_xp142.exe under the following directory: X:\cPCI\cPCI-6841\VGA.
3. Click 'Next' on the Welcome screen. Select 'Typical' on the setup type screen and click Next'.
4. Use the default program folders on the Select Program Folder screen. Click 'Next' to install driver.
5. Finally, click 'Finish' to restart.

# 4.3 LAN Driver Installation

1. Boot Windows 2000/XP/Windows Server 2003.
2. Run the pro2kxp.exe under the following directory: X:\cPCI\cPCI-6841\LAN.
3. Read the license agreement. Click 'I accept the terms in the license agreement' if you agree to continue.
4. At the Location to Save Files prompt, click Next to save the files in the specified folder.
5. To install Intel® PRO Network Connections, click Install Software to install drivers and Intel PROSet.

# 5 Utilities

# 5.1 Watchdog Timer

This section explains the operation of the cPCI-6841's watchdog timer. The primary function of the watchdog timer is to monitor the cPCI-6841 Series SBC's operation and to reset the system if the software fails to function as programmed. The watchdog timer can be software controlled in the following ways:

▶ enabled and disabled
▶ reloading timeout value

![The diagram depicts a central block labeled **Watchdog Circuit**. Inside this main block are three smaller sub-blocks:\n*   **Port 2E Control and Status Register** (located in the upper left)\n*   **Slow Clock** (located in the lower left)\n*   **Counter** (located in the lower right)\n\nExternal connections include:\n*   A bidirectional arrow (double-headed) connects the left side of the **Watchdog Circuit** block to a label reading **Address/Data**.\n*   A unidirectional arrow points from the right side of the **Watchdog Circuit** block to a label reading **Reset**.](.cpci-6841-manual-9/ff57062c57c88d49fde9bed55f714f78af7adc6cdc9c56cad90ff815f8cfc003.jpg)

Figure 5-1: cPCI-6841 Watchdog Timer Architecture

The CPCI-6841 Series custom watchdog timer circuit is implemented using the Winbond W83627HF. It contains three Registers (CRF5, CRF6 and CRF7 of logical device 8) for controlling the watchdog timer and retrieving its status. The basic functions of the watchdog timer are:

▶ Set the timeout interval of the watchdog
▶ Start timer count down
▶ Enable/disable watchdog
▶ Reload the timeout value to keep watchdog from timing out
▶ Set the range of the timeout period from 1 to 255 seconds, or 1 to 255 minutes. It is set by control register.

Once the watchdog has timed out, it will cause a RESET signal to be sent to the system.

# 5.2 Using the Watchdog in an Application

The following section is provided to assist you in learning how to use the watchdog in an application. The watchdog's Reset function is as explained above. It can be controlled through the registers of the Super I/O on the cPCI-6841.

An application using the Reset feature enables the watchdog function, sets the count-down period of the timer, and reloads the time-out value periodically to keep it from resetting the system. If the count-down value of the timer is not reloaded, the watchdog will reset the system hardware after the counter reaches to zero.

For a detailed programming sample, please refer to the sample code provide with the CD-ROM located at

X:\cPCI\cPCI-6841\WDT\WDT.CPP

# 5.3 Intel Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)

The cPCI-6841 series supports Intel® Preboot Execution Environment (PXE), which provides the capability to boot up or execute an OS installation through an Ethernet connection. There should be a DHCP server in the network with one or more servers running PXE and MTFTP services. It could be a Windows NT or Windows 2000 server running DHCP, PXE and MTFTP service or a dedicated DHCP server with one or more additional servers running PXE and MTFTP service. This section describes the major items required for building a network environment with PXE support.

1. Setup a DHCP server with PXE tag configuration
2. Install the PXE and MTFTP services
3. Make boot image file on PXE server (that is the boot server)
4. Enable the PXE boot function on the client

For further details, please refer to pdkrel30.pdf under the directory X:\Utility\PXE\_PDK.

# Appendix

# Serial Console User's Guide

# 1. Introduction

Most industrial implementations do not use a monitor or a keyboard to interface between the user and the computer, instead connecting through a network or direct cable. ADLINK provides a function for users to obtain Power-On Self Test (POST) messages and execute commands using serial-port access. This function is provided by Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (a.k.a. Award BIOS) and is integrated into the BIOS of ADLINK's CPU boards.OS) and integrated into the BIOS of ADLINK's CPU boards.

Note: Serial Console is a character-based terminal application. It supports either VT100 or ANSI terminals. It does not support graphics or graphical user interfaces. Serial Console is referred to as Award Preboot Agent by Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

# 2. Equipment Needed

To use Serial Console, the following items are required:.

▶ A server with the Award Preboot Agent BIOS
▶ A client with a VT100 or ANSI terminal utility or application
▶ A direct connection cable

The client obtains POST information from the server through a direct connection cable. The server must have Award Preboot Agent BIOS to support Serial Console. The required setup is explained below.

To support Serial Console, a VT100 or ANSI compatibility terminal utility or application is required. It needs to be executed on the client to receive data from the server. In this guide, Microsoft's HyperTerminal application, which is included with Windows, will be used as the terminal console. Detailed settings are described below in Section 5.4.

A null-modem cable is used as to connect the server and client serial ports. Pin routing of a null-modem connection is as shown:

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Figure 6-1: Null Modem Connection

# 3. Seting up the Server

The server used in this guide is a CPU board where the Award Preboot Agent is integrated into the BIOS. Use the BIOS setup utility to setup the Serial Console. When you turn on the computer, the Award BIOS is immediately activated. Pressing the &lt;Del&gt; key allows you to enter the BIOS setup utility. Serial Console setup items are found in the “Advanced BIOS Features” (Award Modular 6.0) or “BIOS FEATURES SETUP” (Award Modular 4.51) page. They are listed as follows:

# Console Redirection

This field allows you to enable or disable the Serial Console function. If Enabled is selected, you must make sure that the null modem cable connecting the two computers and the character-based terminal application are prepared.

# Baud Rate

This is an important field that determines the communication rate between the client and server. Baud rate selections are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200.

Note: Baud rate settings between client and server must be the same. If they are different, the error message “Award Pre-boot Agent Installation Failed” will be displayed when the BIOS attempts to make a connection between server and client.

# Agent Connect Via

This field is un-selectable. Only one connection mode is supported: NULL. NULL means the connection cable is of null modem type.

# Agent wait time (min)

This option selects the amount of time (in minutes) to wait for a successful connection. If the selected time elapses, the Serial console times out and will not be supported by the server.

# Agent after boot

This field enables or disables accepting text-based applications (such as DOS) after the POST. If disabled, it will not send any messages to client computers after booting to the OS. If enabled, the user may execute commands from the client.

A boot message will be displayed after the BIOS attempts to establish a connection between server and client:

▶ “Award Preboot Agent Installation Successful”

When this message is displayed, POST messages are sent to the client and indicates that Serial Console mode has been successfully initiated.

▶ “Award Preboot Agent Installation Failed”

If this message is shown, there is an issue with the connection. To resolve this issue check the Serial Console configuration of the server as described above, and ensure that the settings of the terminal application of the client are configured accordingly.

# 4. How to Use the Serial Console

HyperTerminal is a console utility included with Microsoft Windows operating systems, such as Windows 98, NT, 2000. Other console utilities can also be used to achieve remote control functionality.

Note: The HyperTerminal version used to illustrate these instructions is that of Windows 98 SE.

![Add/Remove Programs Properties\nInstall/Uninstall	Windows Setup Startup Disk\nTo add or remove a component, select or clear the check box. If\nthe check box is shaded, only part of the component will be\ninstalled. To see what's included in a component, click Details.\nComponents:\nAccessories 11.7 MB\nAddress Book 1.5 MB\nCommunications 5.8 MB\nDesktop Themes 0.0 MB\nInternet Tools 0.2 MB\nSpace used by installed components: 30.2 MB\nSpace required: 0.0 MB\nSpace available on disk: 695.4 MB\nDescription\nIncludes accessories to help you connect to other computers\nand online services.\n3 of 9 components selected	Details...\nHave Disk...\nOK	Cancel	Apply](.cpci-6841-manual-9/3621cdb6599714923046eb899e994f9747cae2ade6d6712e64b39f867529242b.jpg)

If your system does not have HyperTerminal installed, please use [Add/Remove Program Properties] in Control Panel to add it.

![Communications\nTo add a component, select the check box, or click to clear it if you\ndon't want the component. A shaded box means that only part of\nthe component will be installed. To see what's included in a\ncomponent, click Details.\nComponents:\nDial-Up ATM Support 0.0 MB\nDial-Up Networking 1.2 MB\nDial-Up Server 0.0 MB\nDirect Cable Connection 0.0 MB\nHyperTerminal 0.8 MB\nSpace used by installed components: 30.2 MB\nSpace required: 0.7 MB\nSpace available on disk: 686.5 MB\nDescription\nProvides a connection to other computers and online services\nvia a modem.\nDetails...\nOK Cancel](.cpci-6841-manual-9/1a95e4df4eaf65b48500d0837dd1612c450a7b1a88581130a02546439ee3eaaa.jpg)

Make sure that HyperTerminal is checked.

![My Computer\nOutlook Express\nWindows Update\nPrograms\nFavorites\nDocuments\nSettings\nFind\nHelp\nRun...\nLog Off Guest...\nShut Down...\nAccessories\nOnline Services\nStartUp\nInternet Explorer\nMS-DOS Prompt\nOutlook Express\nWindows Explorer\nCommunications\nEntertainment\nInternet Tools\nSystem Tools\nAddress Book\nCalculator\nImaging\nNotepad\nPaint\nWordPad\nDial-Up Networking\nHyperTerminal\nPhone Dialer\nStart\n11:12 AM](.cpci-6841-manual-9/82a97e0659ad156c051839b8bbb83a210295cd325fc1c9c1794cea9f5b43d472.jpg)

Select HyperTerminal.

![HyperTerminal\nFile Edit View Go Favorites Help\nBack Forward Up Cut Copy Paste\nAddress C:\Program Files\Accessories\HyperTerminal\nHyperTer\nHyperterm.exe\nApplication MCI Mail\nModified:\n4/23/99\n10:22 PM\nSize: 24KB\nAT&T Mail CompuServe Hypertrm\nMCT](.cpci-6841-manual-9/146554e79e36e5861dbfdff8ef68ad2cafe85a5eb16595b31f166bc4360d6db6.jpg)

Run Hypertrm by double-clicking on the icon.

![HyperTerminal\nYou need to install a modem before you can make a connection.\nWould you like to do this now?\nYes	No](.cpci-6841-manual-9/44bfaba6b4ae828b6b9602b17232d5f793acd62cce7fc57f986778e4fd65d35b.jpg)

When executing HyperTerminal for the first time, you will be asked to install a modem before running HyperTerminal. Select "No". Then, you will be asked to enter some configuration settings for your local area.

![Connection Description\nNew Connection\nEnter a name and choose an icon for the connection:\nName:\nIcon:\nOK	Cancel](.cpci-6841-manual-9/34b3884d4abce8eef9bedb8185c828db51acdddf552d9d48ac2a8941be7fd0e4.jpg)

After configuring the basic settings, HyperTerminal will need to build a connection node. Enter a name you want to use and choose an icon.

![Connect To\ntest\nEnter details for the phone number that you want to dial:\nCountry code: United States of America (1)\nArea code: 235\nPhone number:\nConnect using: Direct to Com1\nOK Cancel](.cpci-6841-manual-9/37c9d85b7fe3327b01c34ec81a220a27ede83c8f482cc8816f185d3963c6905d.jpg)

Once you build a connection node, select the serial port that will be used to connect to the server.

![COM1 Properties\nPort Settings\nBits per second: 57600\nData bits: 8\nParity: None\nStop bits: 1\nFlow control: Hardware\nAdvanced...\nRestore Defaults\nOK    Cancel    Apply](.cpci-6841-manual-9/fece7dbf63d0a85293230649ab39ee43cfba60101ba607647bdfd1fdf621a62f.jpg)

On the properties page of the chosen serial port, the Bits per second setting must be the same as the baud rate setting of the server.

Before using HyperTerminal to connect to the server, some properties of the console must first be set. Select File --> Properties.

![test Properties\nConnect To Settings\nFunction, arrow, and ctrl keys act as\nTerminal keys Windows keys\nBackspace key sends\nCtrl+H Del Ctrl+H, Space, Ctrl+H\nEmulation:\nAuto detect Terminal Setup...\nTelnet terminal ANSI\nBackscroll buffer lines: 500\nBeep three times when connecting or disconnecting\nASCII Setup...\nOK Cancel](.cpci-6841-manual-9/66e97585ec94e229d921a9d4e444c2bd6018123264635b9ec3df455064b29b6c.jpg)

Check that the Telnet terminal mode is set to ANSI and select ASCII Setup.

![Test Properties\nConnect To Settings\nASCII Setup\nASCII Sending\n✓ Send line ends with line feeds\n✓ Echo typed characters locally\nLine delay: 0 milliseconds.\nCharacter delay: 0 milliseconds.\nASCII Receiving\n✓ Append line feeds to incoming line ends\n✓ Force incoming data to 7-bit ASCII\n✓ Wrap lines that exceed terminal width\nOK Cancel\nOK Cancel](.cpci-6841-manual-9/86690c6e001abe2a649dbb58aa6ce8864a471e5a59c3e846786522d458144a51.jpg)

To echo the data that the client sends, select all items on the ASCII Setup page.

After HyperTerminal is setup and the connection cable is ready, power on the server. POST messages from server will be sent to the HyperTerminal Console as follows.

![Award Modular BIOS v4.51PG, An Energy Star Ally\nCopyright (C) 1984-2000, Award Software, Inc.\n(test) EVALUATION ROM - NOT FOR SALE\nAward Plug and Play BIOS Extension v1.00\nCopyright (C) 1984-2000, Award Software, Inc.\nSuggested SDRAM CAS Latency Time is '2'\nDetecting IDE Primary Master ... None\nDetecting IDE Primary Slave ... (Press F4 to skip) _\nPress TAB to enter SETUP-2A69KXADC-00\nConnected 0:08:31 Auto detect 57600 8-N-1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo](.cpci-6841-manual-9/b9bfe9bd8c021e4ed19df6540d9a4f5f7e549b6c64b8e32cee7cdfe70a72ca31.jpg)

![Volume in drive A has no label\nVolume Serial Number is 1D4D-14EB\nDirectory of A:\](.cpci-6841-manual-9/b4c6c9a906f7e268a9e320c4a6a7ac348da26d66af2037067b2324e8b4844186.jpg)

After the server computer boots into the OS, execute commands through the HyperTerminal console as shown.

Note: Some keys, (i.e. DEL, ESC, Page Up, Page Down, Up Arrow, Down Arrow, Left Arrow, Right Arrow) may not be recognized by the server BIOS through the HyperTerminal

console. Use the following sequences to perform such actions:

<table><tr><td>Function Key</td><td>Key Sequence</td><td>Function Key</td><td>Key Sequence</td></tr><tr><td>HOME</td><td>ESC [ 1 ~</td><td>PG UP</td><td>ESC [ 5 ~</td></tr><tr><td>INS</td><td>ESC [ 2 ~</td><td>PG DOWN</td><td>ESC [ 6 ~</td></tr><tr><td>DEL</td><td>ESC [ 3 ~</td><td>UP ARROW</td><td>ESC [ A</td></tr><tr><td>END</td><td>ESC [ 4 ~</td><td>DOWN ARROW</td><td>ESC [ B</td></tr><tr><td>ESC</td><td>ESC ESC</td><td>RIGHT ARROW</td><td>ESC [ C</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>LEFT ARROW</td><td>ESC [ D</td></tr></table>

Table 6-1: Key Translation Sequences

<table><tr><td>Function</td><td>Key Sequence</td></tr><tr><td>Reboot system</td><td>ESC C</td></tr></table>

Table 6-2: Special Commands

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