Reference
Manual
DOC. REV. 7/18/2014
Falcon
(VL-EPU-2610)
Intel
@
Atom E6x0T-based
Embedded Processing Unit with
SATA, Ethernet, USB, Serial,
Video, HD Audio, Mini PCIe
Socket, and microSD
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of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
VersaLogic reserves the right to revise this product and associated documentation at any time without
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Product Revision Notes
Revision 1.00
– Commercial release.
Technical Support
The Falcon support page, at
http://www.versalogic.com/private/falconsupport.asp,
contains additional
information and resources for this product including:
Reference Manual (PDF format)
Datasheets and manufacturers’ links for chips used in this product
Photograph of the circuit board
BIOS information and upgrades
The VersaTech KnowledgeBase is an invaluable resource for resolving technical issues with your
VersaLogic product.
VersaTech KnowledgeBase
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
Description.......................................................................................................................... 1
Features and Construction ..................................................................................... 1
Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................... 2
Block Diagram .................................................................................................................... 3
Warnings ............................................................................................................................. 5
Electrostatic Discharge .......................................................................................... 5
Handling Care ........................................................................................................ 5
Thermal Considerations ...................................................................................................... 6
CPU Die Temperature ........................................................................................... 6
Technical Support ............................................................................................................... 6
Repair Service........................................................................................................ 7
Configuration and Setup ............................................................................................... 8
Initial Configuration ........................................................................................................... 8
Basic Setup ......................................................................................................................... 8
Operating System Installation........................................................................................... 10
BIOS Setup ....................................................................................................................... 10
Physical Details ........................................................................................................... 11
Dimensions and Mounting ................................................................................................ 11
Falcon Dimensions .............................................................................................. 11
VL-CBR-5013/5014 Paddleboard Dimensions ................................................... 12
VL-HDW-405 Mounting Plate Dimensions ........................................................ 13
Hardware Assembly............................................................................................. 14
External Connectors ......................................................................................................... 16
Falcon Connector Locations – CPU Module ....................................................... 16
Falcon Connector Locations – Baseboard ........................................................... 17
Falcon Connector Functions and Interface Cables .............................................. 18
VL-CBR-5013/5014 Connector Locations .......................................................... 19
VL-CBR-5013/5014 Connector Functions .......................................................... 19
Jumper Blocks .................................................................................................................. 20
Jumpers As-Shipped Configuration ..................................................................... 20
Jumper Summary ................................................................................................. 21
System Features .......................................................................................................... 22
Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 22
Power Requirements ............................................................................................ 22
Power Delivery Considerations ........................................................................... 22
CPU................................................................................................................................... 23
System RAM..................................................................................................................... 23
Clearing Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) .......................................................................... 23
Default BIOS Settings ...................................................................................................... 23
Default BIOS Setup Values ................................................................................. 24
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Real-Time Clock (RTC) ................................................................................................... 24
Watchdog Timer ............................................................................................................... 24
Console Redirection ......................................................................................................... 24
Interfaces and Connectors ......................................................................................... 25
User I/O Connector ........................................................................................................... 25
Ethernet Interface.............................................................................................................. 26
Ethernet Connector .............................................................................................. 26
Ethernet Status LEDs........................................................................................... 26
SATA Interface ................................................................................................................. 27
Mini PCIe / mSATA Socket ............................................................................................. 27
W_Disable# Signal .............................................................................................. 29
Mini PCIe Card Wireless Status LEDs................................................................ 29
microSD Sockets............................................................................................................... 30
USB Interface ................................................................................................................... 30
Serial Ports ........................................................................................................................ 30
COM Port Configuration ..................................................................................... 30
Serial Port Connectors ......................................................................................... 31
Video................................................................................................................................. 32
LVDS Flat Panel Display Connector................................................................... 32
VGA Output......................................................................................................... 33
Audio ................................................................................................................................ 35
Push-button Reset ............................................................................................................. 35
Power Button .................................................................................................................... 36
Supported Power States ....................................................................................... 36
External Speaker ............................................................................................................... 36
LEDs ................................................................................................................................. 37
mSATA Activity LED ......................................................................................... 37
Power LED .......................................................................................................... 37
Other LEDs .......................................................................................................... 37
General Purpose I/O (GPIO)............................................................................................. 37
Appendix A – Mounting Options ................................................................................ 38
Falcon Mounting Configurations ...................................................................................... 38
Mounting Plate Configurations ........................................................................................ 40
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