APOLLO Technical Manual
Getting started with your APOLLO
Connections to COM1 and COM2 are via standard DB9 connectors. COM3 and COM4
are interfaced via a 10-way boxed header. The pin assignment of these headers is
arranged to enable a 9-way IDC D-Type plug to be connected directly to pins 1-9 on the
cable. The D-type connector is compatible with the standard 9-way connector on a
desktop machine. A suitable cable is provided in the development kit.
Connecting a printer
An enhanced printer port is incorporated into the APOLLO. This port can be used to
support a Centronics-compatible printer or ECP/EPP bi-directional device. The port
signals are routed to directly to a female DB25 connector. This socket is compatible with
a standard printer port connector on a desktop machine. See page
for pin details.
Using the audio features
The APOLLO provides an AC97 audio codec that supports standard line in, line out, mic
in functionality, or alternatively can be configured in software to support the 5.1 speaker
output format. The audio outputs are made available through board-mounted 3.5mm
stereo jacks. Interfaces are also available to support an optical S/PDIF (Sony Philips
Digital Interface) connector and CD audio input.
See pages
for further details.
Using the flat panel interface
The APOLLO provides a dual channel LVDS display header that can be used to directly
interface to LVDS LCD displays up to a maximum resolution of 1600x1200. The display
type is selected from the PhoenixBIOS Intel IGD video setup menu.
Using the USB ports
The standard USB connector is a 4-way socket, which provides power and data signals
to the USB peripheral. It is a USB Type A connector.
USB ports 1 and 2 are standard USB Type A connectors (J4B and J4C). USB Ports 3
and 4 are provided on a 10-way header (J18) designed to be compatible with PC
expansion brackets that support two USB sockets. USB ports 5 and 6 are supported via
a board interfaced through the video option connector (J16). The 10-way header
provided on the video option board has a pinout corresponding to J18.
See pages
for further details.
Using the Ethernet interface
The APOLLO is supplied with two 10/100 Ethernet ports as standard. A factory build
option is also available which provides one 10/100 Ethernet port and one 10/100/1000
Ethernet port, thus providing Gigabit Ethernet capability.
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