Reference
Manual
DOC. REV. 4/9/2013
VL-EPMs-M1
SUMIT-104 USB and SATA
Module with Optional PCIe Mini
Card or mSATA Socket
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Product Release Notes
Rev 1.00 –
Commercial Release.
Support Page
The VL-EPMs-M1 support page, at
http://www.versalogic.com/private/epmsm1support.asp,
contains
additional information and resources for this product including:
Reference Manual (PDF format)
Device drivers
Datasheets and manufacturers’ links for chips used in this product
Photograph of the circuit board
This is a private page for VL-EPMs-M1 users that can be accessed only by entering this URL address
directly. It cannot be reached from the VersaLogic public website.
The VersaTech KnowledgeBase is an invaluable resource for resolving technical issues with your
VersaLogic product.
VersaTech KnowledgeBase
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
Features ............................................................................................................................... 1
Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................... 2
RoHS-Compliance .............................................................................................................. 3
About RoHS........................................................................................................... 3
Warnings ............................................................................................................................. 3
Electrostatic Discharge .......................................................................................... 3
Technical Support ............................................................................................................... 4
Repair Service ........................................................................................................ 4
Physical Description ..................................................................................................... 5
Dimensions and Mounting .................................................................................................. 5
Hardware Assembly............................................................................................... 7
External Connectors ........................................................................................................... 8
VL-EPMs-M1 Connectors ..................................................................................... 8
VL-EPMs-M1 Connector Functions and Interface Cables .................................... 9
Operation ..................................................................................................................... 10
USB Ports ......................................................................................................................... 10
SATA Ports ....................................................................................................................... 10
Configuring a SATA RAID Set ........................................................................... 11
PC/104 (ISA) Connector ................................................................................................... 11
PCIe Mini Card / mSATA Socket .................................................................................... 12
SUMIT-A Bottom Connector ........................................................................................... 14
SUMIT-A Top Connector ................................................................................................. 15
SUMIT-B Top Connector ................................................................................................. 16
SUMIT-B Bottom Connector ........................................................................................... 17
Appendix A – References............................................................................................ 18
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Introduction
Features
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The VL-EPMs-M1 is an embedded SATA and USB interface module with an optional Mini PCIe
or mSATA socket. Based on the SUMIT-ISM form factor, the VL-EPMs-M1 supports SUMIT
and PC/104 (ISA) stackable expansion buses on a 90 mm x 96 mm (3.55” x 3.78”) footprint.
Configurations and feature sets include:
SATA
Mini PCIe /
Ports mSATA Socket Stackable Bus
2
No
—
Model
VL-EPMs-M1A
USB Ports
2 Type A
2 Pin-header
1 Type A
2 Pin-header
2 Type A
2 Pin-header
VL-EPMs-M1B
2
PCIe Mini Card
SUMIT-AB (Top and
Bottom), ISA (Pass-through)
—
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1
mSATA
All boards include the following features:
Transient Voltage Suppression
(TVS) devices on I/O interfaces
for protection against power
spikes and surges
Designed to provide -40° to
+85°C operation for reliable use
in harsh environments
Full compliance with EU Directive
2002/95/EC (RoHS) for devices used in
Europe
SUMIT-ISM (Legacy Type 1) form factor
The VL-EPMs-M1 features high-reliability design and construction. All VL-EPMs-M1 boards
are subjected to functional testing and are backed by a limited two-year warranty. Careful parts
sourcing and US-based technical support ensure the highest possible quality, reliability, service,
and product longevity for this exceptional board.
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