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Manual Organization
This manual describes the operation and use of the Intel® NetStructure™ ZT 5504 System
Master Processor Board with a Mobile Intel® Pentium® III Processor - M. The following topics
are covered in this manual.
Chapter 1, "
Introduction
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introduces the key features of the ZT 5504. This chapter includes a
product definition, a list of product features, and a functional block diagram with a brief
description of each block. This chapter can be used to compare the features of the ZT 5504
against the needs of a specific application.
Chapter 2, "
Getting Started
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provides unpacking instructions and initial setup information for
the ZT 5504. This chapter summarizes configuration information and should be read before
using the board.
Chapter 3, "
Configuration
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describes the switches and cuttable traces on the ZT 5504. This
chapter details factory default settings and provides information about tailoring the board to the
needs of specific applications.
Chapter 4, "
Reset
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discusses the reset types and reset sources available on the ZT 5504.
Chapter 5, "
System Monitoring and Control
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lists various system monitoring and control
features available on the ZT 5504.
Chapter 6, "
IDE Controller
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provides an introduction to the ZT 5504's IDE Controller. This
chapter covers drive configuration, IDE I/O mapping, device drivers, and the ZT 5504's support
for internal and external disk drives.
Chapter 7, "
Watchdog Timer
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explains the operation of the ZT 5504's watchdog timer.
Sample code is provided to illustrate how the watchdog's functions are used in an application.
Chapter 8, "
BIOS Recovery
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discusses recovery from and correction of a corrupted BIOS.
Appendix A, "
Specifications
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contains the electrical, environmental, and mechanical
specifications for the ZT 5504. This chapter also provides a connector location illustration and
connector pinout tables.
Appendix B, "
Thermal Considerations
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describes the thermal requirements for reliable
operation of the ZT 5504.
Appendix C, "
System Registers
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provides a detailed description of the system registers
available for monitoring and controlling various board operations.
Appendix D, "
Datasheet Reference
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provides links to Websites with information about many
of the devices and technologies used in the ZT 5504.
Appendix E, "
Agency Approvals
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presents UL, CE, and FCC agency approval and
certification information for the ZT 5504.
Appendix F, "
Customer Support
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provides technical and sales assistance information.
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