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Aualue ECM-LX800 Series User Manual

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Part No. E2047351501R
ECM-LX800 Series
3.5” AMD LX800 @0.9W Micro Module
User’s Manual
2
nd
Ed – 30 March 2007

Table of Contents

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Aualue ECM-LX800 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAualue
ModelECM-LX800 Series
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Technical Support

Contact Information

Provides contact details for Avalue's global support offices, including addresses, phone numbers, and emails.

Product Warranty

Warranty Terms and Procedures

Details the two-year product warranty, exclusions, and step-by-step procedure for handling defective products.

1. Getting Started

Safety Precautions

Essential warnings and cautions for handling hardware and preventing static discharge during installation.

Packing List

Lists all items included in the ECM-LX800 package for installation.

Document Amendment History

Records revisions and changes made to the user manual over time.

Manual Objectives

Outlines the purpose and scope of the user manual for the ECM-LX800.

System Specifications

Details the hardware and performance characteristics of the ECM-LX800 module.

Architecture Overview—Block Diagram

Illustrates the main components and connections of the ECM-LX800 architecture.

2. Hardware Configuration

Product Overview

Provides a visual layout and identification of key components and connectors on the ECM-LX800 board.

Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the ECM-LX800 module and its components.

Jumper and Connector List

Lists and describes all jumpers and connectors on the ECM-LX800 board.

Setting Jumpers & Connectors

Explains how to configure the system by setting jumpers and connecting various components.

3. BIOS Setup

Starting Setup

Instructions on how to enter the BIOS setup utility during system startup.

Using Setup

Explains navigation and key functions within the BIOS setup interface.

Getting Help

Describes how to access context-sensitive help within the BIOS setup.

In Case of Problems

Offers advice on troubleshooting and recovering from configuration issues in BIOS.

Main Menu

Introduces the primary BIOS setup menu options for system configuration.

Standard CMOS Features

Covers basic system settings like date, time, and floppy/IDE drive configurations.

Advanced BIOS Features

Details advanced settings for boot order, security, and system performance.

Advanced Chipset Features

Explains configuration options related to the chipset, memory, and display.

Integrated Peripherals

Manages settings for onboard devices like IDE, Serial, Parallel, and USB ports.

IT8888 ISA Decode IO

Configures PCI I/O cycle timing for the IT8888 ISA bridge.

IT8888 ISA Decode Memory

Configures PCI memory cycle timing for the IT8888 ISA bridge.

Power Management Setup

Allows configuration of system power saving features and wake-up events.

PnP / PCI Configuration

Manages Plug and Play and PCI bus configurations for hardware resource allocation.

PC Health Status

Displays system monitoring information such as CPU temperature and fan status.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Restores BIOS settings to stable, default values for reliable operation.

Load Optimized Defaults

Loads factory-set BIOS defaults for optimal system performance.

Set Supervisor / User Password

Configures system passwords to restrict access to BIOS setup or the entire system.

Save & Exit Setup

Saves current BIOS settings and exits the setup utility, restarting the system.

Exit Without Save

Exits the BIOS setup without saving any changes, discarding modifications.

4. Drivers Installation

Install Audio Driver (For AMD GX3)

Guides the user through installing the audio drivers for the AMD GX3 platform.

Install Chipset Driver (For AMD GX3)

Provides instructions for installing the chipset drivers for the AMD GX3 processor.

Install PCI to ISA Bridge Driver (For ITE IT8888)

Details the process of installing the PCI to ISA bridge driver for the ITE IT8888.

Install Display Driver (For AMD GX3)

Explains how to install the display drivers for systems using the AMD GX3 graphics.

Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek RTL810x, RTL813x Family)

Guides the installation of Ethernet drivers for Realtek RTL810x/RTL813x network controllers.

5. Mechanical Drawing

Appendix A: Chipset Introduction

AMD LX800 & CS5536 Overview

Introduces the AMD Geode LX800 processor and CS5536 companion device.

Realtek ALC203 Audio Codec

Describes the features and functionality of the Realtek ALC203 audio codec.

Realtek RTL8101L Ethernet Controller

Details the Realtek RTL8101L Ethernet controller's specifications and capabilities.

ITE IT8888 PCI to ISA Bridge

Explains the role and features of the ITE IT8888 PCI to ISA bridge.

Compact Flash Interface

Describes the Compact Flash interface and its compatibility with IDE standards.

Appendix B: AWARD BIOS POST Messages

Overview of POST and Beep Codes

Explains Power-On Self-Test (POST) process, beep codes, and general error message display.

Common POST Error Messages

Lists and explains common BIOS POST error messages and their potential causes and solutions.

POST Codes Reference

Provides a detailed list and explanation of normal POST codes used for system diagnostics.