This document is the hardware installation manual for the BS-EC3-1516 3.5-inch LX industrial computer motherboard, which describes the features and characteristics of the product.
The EC3-1516 is a compact 3.5‑inch industrial PC/104 motherboard featuring an AMD Geode LX CPU, multiple I/O interfaces, and optional LVDS display support. It is designed for embedded applications such as monitoring, networking terminals, and media playback.
This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the board, connecting peripherals, configuring BIOS settings, installing drivers for Windows 9x, and diagnosing common issues. Appendices include wiring diagrams, GPIO examples, and a parts checklist. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Processor | AMD Geode LX CPU, 433/500/600 MHz (default 500 MHz) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | GX533 + CS5536 |
| System Memory | 128 MBytes DDR SDRAM (option up to 256 MBytes) |
| BIOS Size | 4 Mbit BIOS |
| Display Interface | CRT, 18‑bit LCD (TFT) and LVDS |
| Maximum CRT Resolution | 1920 × 1440 @ 85 Hz, 32‑bit color |
| LAN Controller | RealTek RTL8139DL 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
| Audio | AC'97 2.3 sound card |
| IDE Interface | Ultra DMA/33 IDE, ATAPI CD‑ROM support |
| USB Ports | 4 standard USB 2.0 ports |
| Super I/O Chip | Lianyang 8712F |
| Serial Ports | 5 RS‑232/RS‑485 serial ports |
| Digital I/O | 16‑channel digital I/O (8‑bit input, 8‑bit output) |
| Watchdog Timer | 65536‑level programmable, 1 s/min interval selectable 0‑65535 |
| PC/104 Bus | PC/104 expansion interface |
| Power Supply | +5 V @ 1.58 A (500 MHz CPU, 128 M memory) |
| Dimensions | 3.5‑inch standard, 146 mm × 102 mm |
| PCB Layers | 8‑layer board with strong EMI resistance |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C – 60 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 5 % – 95 % non‑condensing |
| EMI Design | EMI shielding for ports and connectors |
The board provides four standard USB 2.0 ports.
It uses an AMD Geode LX CPU running at 433, 500 or 600 MHz (default 500 MHz).
The watchdog is a 65536‑level programmable timer with a 1 second/minute interval selectable up to 65535 seconds or minutes.
It follows the 3.5‑inch standard size, measuring 146 mm × 102 mm.