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CPC-2520 VGA/LCD module for Mini Biscuit PC User’s Manual[...]
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Copyright notice This document is copyrighted, October 1999. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written[...]
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Product warranty Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel autho- rized by Advantech, or which have b[...]
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Packing list Before installing your board, make sure that the following materi- als have been received: • 1 CPC-2520 VGA/LCD module for mini biscuit PC • 2 floppy disks (or one CD-ROM) including SVGA utility programs and drivers for Windows 95/98/NT • 1 warranty certificate • This user's manual If any of these items are missing or dama[...]
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Contents Chapter 1 General Information ................................. 1 1.1 Introduction .................................................................. 2 1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 3 General ........................................................................... 3 Mechanical and en[...]
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Chapter 4 PCI SVGA Setup ..................................... 21 4.1 Introduction ................................................................ 22 4.1.1 Chipset ................................................................ 22 4.1.2 Display memory .................................................. 22 4.1.3 Display types ......................[...]
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Tables Table 2-1: Jumpers and connectors .......................................................... 6 Table 2-2: LCD display connector (CN2) ................................................. 11 Table 2-3: VGA display connector (CN3) ................................................ 1 2 Table 2-4: VGA display connector (CN3) .........................[...]
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CHAPTER 1 General Information This chapter provides background information for the CPC-2520. Sections include: • Card specifications • Board layout[...]
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2 CPC-2520 User's Manual 1.1 Introduction The CPC-2520 is an extension VGA/LCD module for the CPC-2245 mini biscuit PC. The CPC-2520 uses a C&T 69000 chipset for its PCI/SVGA controller. It supports many popular LCD, EL, and gas plasma flat panel displays and conventional analog CRT monitors. The 69000 VGA BIOS supports mono- chrome LCD, E[...]
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Chapter 1 General Information 3 1.2 Specifications General • Flat panel VGA interface • Chipset: C&T 69000 VGA controller with Windows accelerator • Display memory: 2 MB SDRAM in built-in chip • Display output: 50-pin FPC connector for flat panel interface 12-pin FPC connector for VGA interface • Display type: Supports CRT and flat pa[...]
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4 CPC-2520 User's Manual 1.3 Board layout: dimensions[...]
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CHAPTER 2 Installation This chapter explains the setup proce- dures of CPC-2520 hardware, including instructions on setting jumpers andcon- necting peripherals, switches andindica- tors. Be sure to read all safety precautions before you begin the installation proce- dure.[...]
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6 CPC-2520 User's Manual 2.1 Jumpers and connectors On-board connectors link to external devices such as hard disk drives, keyboards, or floppy drives, etc. In addition, the board has jumpers for configuring your board for specific applications. The table below lists the function of each of the board's jumpers and connectors. Later sectio[...]
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Chapter 2 Installation 7 2. 2 Board layout: jumper/connector locations[...]
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8 CPC-2520 User's Manual 2.3 Safety precautions Warni ng! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you are working on it. Do not make connections while the power is on because sensitive electronic components can be damaged by the sudden rush of power. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chass[...]
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Chapter 2 Installation 9 2.4 Jumper settings Y ou configure your card to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To close a jumper you connect the pins[...]
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10 CPC-2520 User's Manual 2. 5 LCD p anel select (SW1) 2.6 Display connectors (CN2, CN3) The CPC-2520 PCI SVGA interface can drive conventional CRT display and is capable of driving a wide range of flat display, including electroluminescent (EL), gas plasma, passive LCD, and active LCD displays. The card has two connectors to support these dis[...]
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Chapter 2 Installation 11 2.7 LCD display connector (CN2) LCD display connector on CPC-2520 is a 50-pin FPC connector . The CPC-2520 supports up to 36 bits LCD panel. T able 2-2: LCD display connector (CN2) Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 ENA V EE 2 6 P 1 5 2 L P 27 P16 3 ENA VDD 28 P 1 7 4 FLM 2 9 P 1 8 5 SHIFT CLK 3 0 P1 9 6 SHIFT CLK- 31 GN D 7 M 32 P20[...]
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12 CPC-2520 User's Manual 2 . 8 VGA display connector (CN3) VGA display connector on CPC-2520 is a 12-pin FPC connector , these VGA signals can be connected to client's system board through a FPC cable. Client can design this cable by referring to Cable layout diagram in chapter of design guide. Table 2-3: VGA display connector (CN3) Pin [...]
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Chapter 2 Installation 13 The VGA connector is a 15-pin D-SUB connector . User can follow a transfer table to layout these VGA signals to a standard 15-pin D-SUB connector . T able 2-4: VGA display connector (CN3) VGA C N 3 VGA C N3 Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 RED 10 RED 9 Vcc 2, 3 +V 2 GREEN 11 GREEN 10 GND 4 GND 3 BLUE 9 BLUE 11[...]
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14 CPC-2520 User's Manual 2.9 FPC cable installation[...]
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Software Configuration This chapter details the software configu- ration information. It shows you how to configure the card to match your applica- tion requirements. Sections include: • Introduction • Connections for five standard LCDs CHAPTER 3[...]
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16 CPC-2520 User's Manual 3. 1 Introduction The CPC-2520 VGA BIOS are located in a 128 Kbyte, 32-pin (JEDEC spec.) Flash ROM device, designated U1. T o set different types of LCD panels please choose Panel type from the DIP Switch. 3 . 2 Connections for five standard LCDs Connections to Sharp LM64183P , LM64P89 (640 x 480 DSTN MONO LCD) T able[...]
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Chapter 3 Software Configuration 17 Connections to PLANAR EL (640 x 480 AD4 EL) T able 3-2: Connections to PLANAR EL PLANAR 640 x 480 AD4 CPC-2520 CN2 Pi n Name Pi n Name 1 GND 9 GND 2 D O 23 P12 3 GND 9 GND 4 D1 24 P13 5 GND 18 GND 6 D2 25 P14 7N C - - 8 D3 26 P15 9N C - - 10 D4 19 P8 11 N C - - 12 D5 20 P9 13 NC - - 14 D6 21 P 10 15 GND 18 GND 16[...]
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18 CPC-2520 User's Manual Connections to T oshiba L TM10C042 (640 x 480 TFT color LCD) T able 3-3: Connections to T oshiba L TM10C042 L TM10C042 CPC-2520 CN2 Pi n Name P in Name 1 GND 9 GND 2 C L K 5 SHIFT CLK 3 GND 9 GND 4 R0 29 P18 5 R1 30 P19 6 R2 32 P20 7 GND 18 GND 8 R3 33 P21 9 R4 34 P22 10 R5 35 P2 3 1 1 GND 18 GND 12 G 0 21 P1 0 13 G 1[...]
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Chapter 3 Software Configuration 19 Connections to Sharp LM64C142 (640 x 480 DSTN color LCD) T able 3-4: Connections to Sharp LM64C142 LM64C142 CPC-2520 CN2 Pi n Name P in Name CN1-1 Y D 4 F LM CN1-2 LP 2 LP CN 1 -3 X C X 5 SHIFT CLK CN 1 -4 DISP - External power (+5 V) CN 1 -5 VDD - External power (+5 V) CN1-6 V S S 9 GND CN 1- 7 VE E - External p[...]
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20 CPC-2520 User's Manual Connections to Toshiba LTM12C275A (800 x 600 TFT color LCD) T able 3-5: Connections to T oshiba L TM12C275A L TM12C275A CPC-2520 CN2 Pi n Name P in Name 1 GND 9 GND 2 NCLK 5 SHIFT CLK 3N C - N C 4N C - N C 5 GND 9 GND 6 R0 29 P18 7 R1 30 P19 8 R2 32 P20 9 R3 33 P21 10 R4 34 P2 2 1 1 R5 35 P23 12 GND 18 GND 13 G 0 21 P[...]
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PCI SVGA Setup • Introduction • Installation of SVGA driver for - Windows 3.1 - Windows 95 - Windows NT • Further information CHAPTER 4[...]
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22 CPC-2520 User's Manual 4.1 Introduction The CPC-2520 has an on-board PCI flat panel/VGA interface. The specifications and features are described as follows: 4.1.1 Chipset The CPC-2520 uses a C&T 69000/69030 chipset for its PCI/SVGA controller. It supports many popular LCD, EL, and gas plasma flat panel displays and conventional analog C[...]
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Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup 23 4.2 Installation of SVGA driver Complete the following steps to install the SVGA driver. Follow the procedures in the flow chart that apply to the operating system that you are using within your CPC-2520. Important: The following windows illustrations are examples only. You must follow the flow chart instructions and p[...]
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24 CPC-2520 User's Manual 4.2.1 Installation for Windows 3.1 a. Insert the utility disk into the floppy disk drive. b. Select "File" in Program Manager. c. Click "Run" and type: "A:VGA Win31Setup.exe". a. Choose the language you want to use during installation. a. Select the highlighted item. b. Press "ENT[...]
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Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup 25 5. 6. 7. a. Type the path of the operating system. a. When installation is completed, reboot the system. b. You will see the "ChipsCPL" icon in the control panel. END a. Double click "ChipsCPL". b. Adjust screen size, color and refresh rate to your preferences. ChipsCPL[...]
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26 CPC-2520 User's Manual 4.2.2 Installation for Windows 95 a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", "Display", "Settings". b. Press "Advanced Properties". a. Choose the "Adapter" label. b. Press the "Change..." button. a. Press the "Have Disk" but[...]
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Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup 27 a. Select the highlighted item. b. Click the "OK" button. a. C&T69000/69030 appears in the adapter label. b. Click the "Apply" button. a. Press "Yes" to reboot. 5. a. Repeat Step 1 on the previous page of this manual. The "CHIPS" label appears in "Display". b. Adjus[...]
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28 CPC-2520 User's Manual [7] a. Click the "CHIPS" label. b. Adjust the refresh rate and display type. c. Press "OK" to exit. a. Press "Yes" to set the monitor type. a. Select "Standard", "Super VGA 800 x 600", or "XGA". b. Press the "OK" button. a. Choose "Restart"[...]
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Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup 29 4.2.3 Installation for Windows NT a. Select "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel". b. Double click the "Display" icon. a. Choose the "Settings" label. b. Press the "Display Type" button. a. Press the "Change..." button. 1. 2. 3. 4. a. Click the "[...]
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30 CPC-2520 User's Manual a. Insert the utility disc into the floppy disk drive. b. Type "A:VGANT40" in the blank. c. Press the "OK" button. a. Select the highlighted item. b. Press the "OK" button. a. Press "Yes" to proceed. a. Press "OK" to reboot. 5. 6. 7. 8. D:VGANT40[...]
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Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup 31 9. a. Repeat Step 1 in this manual, to select the "Settings" label. b. Adjust resolution and color. c. Click "Test" to see the result. END d. Click "OK" to save the settings.[...]
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32 CPC-2520 User's Manual Confirm Password: 4.3 Further information For further information about PCI/SVGA installation in your CPC-2520, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists, visit the following web resources: C&T website: www.chips.com Advantech websites: www.advantech.com support.advantech.com.tw[...]
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Board Diagrams This chapter contains diagrams of the CPC-2245/CPC-2520 carrier boards It includes the FPC cable, SODIMM socket, and mechanical diagrams. CHAPTER 5[...]
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34 CPC-2520 User's Manual 5.1 PCB layout: SODIMM/screw hole locations[...]
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Chapter 5 Board Diagrams 35 5.2 Board layout: connectors (top view) To p v i e w[...]
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36 CPC-2520 User's Manual 5.3 FPC/FFC layout: CN2: 50-pin FPC connector 5.4 FPC/FFC cable layout: CN3: 12-pin FPC connector[...]
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Chapter 5 Board Diagrams 37 5.5 Height limitations: side view At least 3 mm clearance is needed between the carrier board's surface and the bottom of the CPC-2245. Some suggested suppli- ers are listed below. 5.6 Component suppliers Table 5-1: Component suppliers Location Model number Supplier CN2 50-pin FPC connector IL-FPR-50S-HF JAE CN3 12-[...]
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