Diamond Systems HELIX SINGLE BOARD COMPUTER Manual 

PC/104 SBC with Vortex Processor and Dual 10/100 Ethernet Switch Rev A: December 2011 Revision Date Comment A 12/15/2011 Released version Copyright 2011 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT Diamond Systems Corporation PLEASE CONTACT: 555 Ellis Street Mountain View, CA 94043 USA [email protected] Tel 1-650-810-2500 Fax 1-650-810-2525 ww ...

www.diamondsystems.com Page 2 CONTENTS 1. Important Safe Handling Information .............................................................................................................4 2. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... ...

www.diamondsystems.com Page 3 16.2 IDE Flashdisk Models and Capacities ........................................................................................................ 38 16.3 Configuration and Installation ..................................................................................................................... 38 ...

www.diamondsystems.com Page 4 1. IMPORTANT SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION WARNING! ESD-Sensitive Electronic Equipment Observe ESD-safe handling procedures when working with this product. Always use this product in a properly grounded work area and wear appropriate ESD-preventive clothing and/or accessories. Always store this product in ESD ...

www.diamondsystems.com Page 5 Overvoltage on analog input – If a voltage applied to an analog input exceeds the design specification of the board, the input multiplexor and/or parts behind it can be damaged. Most of our boards will withstand an erroneous connection of up to 35V on the analog inputs, even when the board is powered of ...

www.diamondsystems.com Page 6 2. INTRODUCTION Helix is an embedded single board computer in the PC/104 small form factor based on the DMP Vortex86DX family of all-in-one 486 processors. Helix integrates a complete embedded PC plus an additional dual 10/100Bast-T Ethernet switch, and DC/DC power supply, into a single board. The board i ...

www.diamondsystems.com Page 7 Battery Backup Helix contains a backup battery for the real-time clock and BIOS settings. The battery is directly soldered to the board and provides a minimum 7 year backup lifetime at 25°C. For longer lifetime an external battery of 3.3V +/- 10% may be attached to the board. Watchdog Timer Helix contain ...

www.diamondsystems.com Page 8 3. FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM Functional Block Diagram ...

www.diamondsystems.com Page 9 4. BOARD DIAGRAM The diagram below shows the board layout, including connectors, jumper blocks and mounting holes. Board Layout ...

www.diamondsystems.com Page 10 5. CONNECTOR AND JUMPER LISTS 5.1 I/O Connectors Connector Function J1 PC/104, ISA bus 8-bit connector (rows A, B) J2 PC/104, ISA bus 16-bit connector (rows C, D) J3 PS/2 keyboard/mouse J4 Auxiliary power input J5 I/O power J6 External battery J7 Digital I/O J8 Serial ports COM1-4 J9 LCD backlight J10 VG ...