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Reference

 

Manual

 

REV. 

April 2021

 

 

VL-EPM-V7 

 

PC/104-Plus Video Expansion 

Module 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VL-EPM-V7

Page 1: ...Reference Manual REV April 2021 VL EPM V7 PC 104 Plus Video Expansion Module ...

Page 2: ... every effort has been made to ensure this document is error free VersaLogic makes no representations or warranties with respect to this product and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose VersaLogic reserves the right to revise this product and associated documentation at any time without obligation to notify anyone of such changes ...

Page 3: ...47 2261 VersaLogic support engineers are also available via e mail at Support VersaLogic com Repair Service If your product requires service you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number by calling 503 747 2261 Provide the following information Your name the name of your company your phone number and e mail address The name of a technician or engineer that can be contacted if any qu...

Page 4: ...nting 5 Hardware Assembly 6 Stack Arrangement Example 7 External Connectors 8 Connectors 8 Connector Functions and Interface Cables 10 Jumper Summary 11 Interfaces and Connectors 12 Video 12 VGA Interface 12 LVDS Flat Panel Display Connector 13 LVDS to VGA Adapter 14 PCI Express Mini Card Socket 16 LED_WWAN LED_WLAN and LED_WPAN Signals 17 Appendix A References 18 Appendix B Technical Notes 19 Dri...

Page 5: ...2 Jumper Block 11 Figure 9 VL CBR 2014 LVDS to VGA Adapter Card 14 Figure 10 LVDS Resolution Switch Positions 15 Figure 11 Location of D3 and D4 LEDs 17 Tables Table 1 Baseboard Connector Functions and Interface Cables 10 Table 2 Video Mini Card Connector Functions and Interface Cables 10 Table 3 V2 Jumper Block Configuration Summary 11 Table 4 Maximum Display Resolutions 12 Table 5 J1 VGA Connect...

Page 6: ...ing Compatible with Wi Fi MIL STD 1553 bus cell modem Flash memory and other PCIe Mini Card devices Pass through ISA interface Rugged latching connectors Industrial temperature operation RoHS compliant Customization available This I O board is compatible with a variety of popular x86 operating systems including Windows Windows Embedded and Linux The module features high reliability design and cons...

Page 7: ...roduction VL EPM V7 Reference Manual 2 Block Diagrams Figure 1 shows a block diagram of the VL EPM V7 expansion module Figure 2 shows a block diagram of the video module Figure 1 PCIe Module Block Diagram ...

Page 8: ...Introduction VL EPM V7 Reference Manual 3 Figure 2 Video Module Block Diagram ...

Page 9: ...e component side up Use an antistatic foam pad if available The board should also be protected inside a closed metallic anti static envelope during shipment or storage Note The exterior coating on some metallic antistatic bags is sufficiently conductive to cause excessive battery drain if the bag comes in contact with the bottom side of the product HANDLING CARE CAUTION Care must be taken when han...

Page 10: ...imensions and Mounting The VL EPM V7 complies with PC 104 dimensional standards Figure 3 provides dimensions to help with pre production planning and layout Figure 3 PCIe Module Dimensions and Mounting Holes Not to scale All dimensions in inches 2 ...

Page 11: ...e that jumper V2 matches the chosen stack position see Jumper Summary page 11 PC 104 ISA modules must not be positioned between the VL EPM V7 and any PC 104 Plus PCI ISA modules on the stack The entire assembly can sit on a table top or be secured to a base plate When bolting the unit down make sure to secure all four standoffs to the mounting surface to prevent circuit board flexing Standoffs are...

Page 12: ...e VL EPM V7 installed above the CPU board in the PC 104 Plus stack The module can be installed in slots 0 3 Jumper block V2 must be configured to match the module s stack position Refer to the section titled Jumper Summary on page 11 for more information Figure 5 Stack Arrangement Example ...

Page 13: ...Physical Layout VL EPM V7 Reference Manual 8 External Connectors CONNECTORS Figure 6 VL EPM V7 Connectors Top Side ...

Page 14: ...Physical Layout VL EPM V7 Reference Manual 9 Figure 7 VL EPM V7 Connectors Bottom Side ...

Page 15: ...5 2 Table 2 Video Mini Card Connector Functions and Interface Cables Connector Function Mating Connector Transition Cable Cable Description Reference J1 VGA Molex 501330 0500 pin crimp VL CBR 1204 VL CBR 1206 12 inch VGA interface cable 12 pin PicoClasp cable to 15 pin VGA 18 inch VGA interface cable 12 pin PicoClasp cable to 15 pin VGA Page 12 J2 LVDS Hirose DF19G 20S 1C housing Hirose DF19 2830S...

Page 16: ...sulting from the configuration of the V2 jumper block Figure 8 shows the location of the V2 jumper block Table 3 V2 Jumper Block Configuration Summary To configure the EPM V7 for Set the jumpers this way PCI Slot 0 2 1 4 3 PCI Slot 1 2 1 4 3 PCI Slot 2 2 1 4 3 PCI Slot 3 2 1 4 3 Figure 8 Location of V2 Jumper Block ...

Page 17: ...24 Dual 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 32 bpp Single 1440 x 960 1280 x 1024 Cloned 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 Dual 1280 x 720 800 x 600 VGA INTERFACE The VGA interface is a standard analog output with a 12 pin PicoClasp connector An optional cable part number VL CBR 1204 is available to translate VGA connector J1 on the video mini card into a standard 15 pin D Sub SVGA connector Table 5 lists the function o...

Page 18: ...ction 1 GND Ground 2 NC Not Connected 3 LVDSA3 Differential Data 3 4 LVDSA3 Differential Data 3 5 GND Ground 6 LVDSCLK0 Differential Clock 7 LVDSCLK0 Differential Clock 8 GND Ground 9 LVDSA2 Differential Data 2 10 LVDSA2 Differential Data 2 11 GND Ground 12 LVDSA1 Differential Data 1 13 LVDSA1 Differential Data 1 14 GND Ground 15 LVDSA0 Differential Data 0 16 LVDSA0 Differential Data 0 17 GND Grou...

Page 19: ...adapter card Use the following procedure to do this 1 Plug the Host End of the LVDS cable VL CBR 2015 into connector J2 of the video mini card on the VL EPM V7 2 Plug the LVDS cable into connector J1 of the VL CBR 2014 adapter card as shown in Figure 9 3 Attach the VGA monitor data cable to connector CN1 of the VL CBR 2014 adapter cable Figure 9 VL CBR 2014 LVDS to VGA Adapter Card ...

Page 20: ...uirements of the panel you are using contact Support VersaLogic com for a custom video BIOS Table 7 lists the available startup resolutions Table 7 LVDS Startup Resolution Switch Settings Switch 1 Switch 2 Resolution Off Off 640 x 480 On Off 800 x 600 Off On 1024 x 768 default On On 1280 x 1024 Figure 10 shows the location of the switches as well as their Off On positions Figure 10 LVDS Resolution...

Page 21: ... 15 GND Ground 16 NC Not connected 17 NC Not connected 18 GND Ground 19 NC Not connected 20 W_DISABLE Wireless disable 21 GND Ground 22 PERST Card reset 23 PERn0 Lane 0 receive 24 3 3VAUX 3 3V auxiliary source 25 PERp0 Lane 0 receive 26 GND Ground 27 GND Ground 28 1 5V 1 5V power 29 GND Ground 30 NC Not connected 31 PETn0 PCIe lane 0 transmit 32 NC Not connected 33 PETp0 PCIe lane 0 transmit 34 GN...

Page 22: ... add in card manufacturer Table 9 shows the routing of the D3 and D4 LEDs to the Mini Card LED status signals Figure 11 shows the location of the D3 and D4 LEDs Table 9 Wi Fi Mini Card LED Functions LED Color J2 Pin Function D3 Green Power status indicator D3 Yellow 42 Defined by Mini Card device LED_WWAN implementation D4 Green 44 Defined by Mini Card device LED_WLAN implementation D4 Yellow 46 D...

Page 23: ...VL EPM V7 Reference Manual 18 Appendix A References PC 104 Interface PC 104 Specification PC 104 Plus Interface PC 104 Plus Specification A ...

Page 24: ...n board graphics controller is to be used at the same time as the VL EPM V7 it is typically necessary to configure the BIOS of the CPU board so that it recognizes the on board controller as the primary graphics device This is because when the CPU board detects the presence of an add on graphics controller the on board controller is usually not fully initialized Identifying the on board device as t...

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