Evalue Technology ECM-3610 - System Overview and Architecture; System Specifications and Architecture

ECM-3610/3610L
Evalue Technology Inc.
1. MANUAL OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................ 1
2. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 1
2.1 System Overview................................................................................................... 1
2.2 System Specifications .......................................................................................... 2
2.3 Architecture Overview .......................................................................................... 5
2.3.1 VIA Eden™ Processor ................................................................................................ 6
2.3.2 VIA VT8606 North Bridge............................................................................................ 6
2.3.3 VIA VT82C686B South Bridge.................................................................................. 11
2.3.4 Realtek RTL8139C Ethernet Controller..................................................................... 13
2.3.5 Intel 82559ER Ethernet Controller (Optional)............................................................ 13
2.3.6 Compact Flash Interface........................................................................................... 14
3. HARDWARE CONFIGURATION............................................................................. 15
3.1 Installation Procedure......................................................................................... 15
3.2 Safety Precautions.............................................................................................. 15
3.2.1 Warning! ................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.2 Caution!..................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Installing DRAM (SODIMMs)............................................................................... 16
3.3.1 System Memory ........................................................................................................ 16
3.3.2 Memory Installation Procedures................................................................................ 16
3.4 Jumper & Connector........................................................................................... 17
3.4.1 Jumper & Connector Layout ..................................................................................... 17
3.5 Jumper and Connector List................................................................................ 18
3.6 Setting Jumpers .................................................................................................. 20
3.6.1 Clear CMOS (J4)....................................................................................................... 20
3.6.2 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Select (J5, J6)..................................................................... 21
3.6.3 AT/ATX Power Select (ATATX1)............................................................................... 21
3.7 Connector Definitions......................................................................................... 22
3.7.1 Pin Header Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-232 Mode (CM1)..................................... 22
3.7.2 Serial Port 2 with External DB9 Connector (CM1)..................................................... 22
3.7.3 Signal Description – Serial Port 2 – COM2 in RS-232 Mode (CM1)......................... 22
3.7.4 Pin Header Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-422 Mode (CM1)..................................... 23
3.7.5 Signal Description – Serial Port 2 – COM2 in RS-422 Mode (CM1)......................... 23
3.7.6 Pin Header Serial Port 2 Connector in RS-485 Mode (CM1)..................................... 23
3.7.7 Signal Description – Serial Port 2 – COM2 in RS-485 Mode (CM1).......................... 24
3.7.8 Serial Port 1 with External DB9 Connector (CM2)..................................................... 24
3.7.9 Signal Description – Serial Port 1 – COM1 in RS-232 Mode (CM2).......................... 25
3.7.10 Secondary LCD Panel Connector (CN1)................................................................... 25
3.7.11 Primary LCD Panel Connector (CN2)........................................................................ 26
3.7.12 Signal Description – Primary & Secondary LCD Panel Connector (CN2, CN1) ........ 26