MotorolaHardware Reference V7768/V7769* Intel® Core™ Duo Processor VME Single Board Computer

Overview

GE’s V7768/V7769* are single board computers (SBCs) in a dual-slot, passively 

cooled, VME Eurocard form factor. 

The V7768* is a full featured Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo or Celeron® M-based SBC, and 

the V7769* is a full featured Intel Core 2 Duo-based SBC. The V7768/V7769 utilize 

the advanced technology of Intel’s 945GM chipset and the ICH7-M I/O Controller 

Hub. The 945GM chipset runs on a 533 MHz front-side bus with the Celeron M 

processor and a 667 MHz front-side bus with the Core 2 Duo processor. 

The V7768/V7769 are compliant with the VMEbus Specification VITA 1-1994 and 

feature a transparent PCI-to-VME bridge, allowing your board to function as a 

system controller or peripheral CPU in multi-CPU systems.

The V7768 is a single-slot board, and the V7769 is a dual-slot board. The V7769 

has the same functionality as the V7768 and also connects to the ACC-0623* 

(which will be referred to as the mezzanine board throughout this manual), 

making it a dual-slot board. Because the functionality is so similar, this manual 

will refer to both boards (V7768/V7769) throughout unless the material is 

referring to the V7768 or V7769 only

Desktop Features of the V7768/V7769

• Up to 2.0 GByte DDR2 SDRAM (One SODIMM)

• SVGA port (front I/O)

• Dual Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) (front I/O)

• One RS232/422 COM port (front I/O)

• One RS232/422 COM support (rear I/O)

• Two USB 2.0 ports (front I/O)

• Four USB 2.0 support (rear I/O)

• Supports two SATA connections (rear I/O)

• One 2.5-in. SATA hard drive (optional for V7769 only)

• Dual SAS connector (front I/O on V7769 only)

• Real-Time clock/calendar

• Front panel reset switch

• PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse connection (front I/O)

• Onboard parallel connector

The 945GM chipset allows the V7768/V7769 to be capable of executing many of 

today’s desktop operating systems such as Microsoft®’s Windows® XP, Windows 

Vista®, Linux® 2.6.x, and VxWorks® 6.x. The standard desktop features of the 

V7768/V7769 are described in Chapter 2: Standard Features of this manual.

Embedded Features of the V7768/V7769

• Remote booting out the front panel only

• Up to 8 GByte of bootable CompactFlash (optional)

• PCI-X capable PMC site with VITA 35 P2 I/O (factory populated on V7768 

and main board of V7769)

• VITA 1-1994 with byte swap

• 32 KByte NVRAM

• Software-selectable Watchdog Timer with reset

• PMC expansion site Chapter 3: Embedded PC/RTOS Features

The embedded features of the V7768/V7769 are described in Chapter 3 of this 

manual.

The V7768/V7769 are suitable for use in a variety of applications, such as: 

telecommunications, simulation, instrumentation, industrial control, process 

control and monitoring, factory automation, automated test systems, data 

acquisition systems and anywhere that the highest performance processing 

power for VME in a single or dual slot is desired

Intel 945GM Chipset

The V7768/V7769 incorporate the latest Intel chipset technology, the 945GM. The 

Intel 945GM chipset is an optimized integrated graphics solution with up to a 

667 MHz system bus. The chipset has a low power design, advanced power 

management, supporting up to 2 GByte of DDR2 system memory. The 945GM is a 

Memory Controller Hub (MCH) component, providing the processor interface, 

system memory interface (DDR2 SDRAM) and SVGA port.

Key features for the 945GM:

• 533 MHz Processor system bus controller for the Celeron M

• 667 MHz Processor system bus controller for the Intel Core 2 Duo

• Up to 2 GByte DDR2 Memory via SODIMM

• High-speed DMI architecture interface for communication with the ICH7-M 

(I/O controller)

The 945GM supports the Intel ICH7-M I/O controller hub. The ICH7-M supports 

most of the high speed I/O interfaces of the V7768/V7769.

Key features for the ICH7-M:

• USB 2.0

• SATA

• IDE (Primary only)

• PCI

• PCI Express (PCIe)

This manual is composed of the following chapters and appendices:

Chapter 1 - Installation and Setup describes unpacking, inspection, hardware 

jumper settings, connector definitions, installation, system setup and operation of 

the V7768/V7769.

Chapter 2 - Standard Features describes the unit design in terms of the standard 

PC memory and I/O maps, along with the standard interrupt architecture.

Chapter 3 - Embedded PC/RTOS Features describes the unit features that are 

beyond standard functions.

Maintenance provides information relative to the care and maintenance of the 

unit.

Appendix A - Connector Pinouts illustrates and defines the connectors included 

in the unit’s I/O ports.

Appendix B - AMI BIOS Setup Utility describes the menus and options 

associated with the American Megatrends, Inc. (system) BIOS.

Appendix C - Remote Booting describes the menus and selections necessary to 

boot from the SBC remotely.

Intel Celeron M Processor on 65 nm Processor

January 2007, Order Number 312726-004

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor for Intel Centrino® Duo Processor Technology 

Process Datasheet

September 2007, Revision 004, Order Number 314078-004

Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset Family

November 2006, Order Number 309219-003

Intel I/O Controller Hub 7 (ICH 7) Family Datasheet

January 2006, Order Number 307013-002

Intel 82571EB/82572EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller Product Datasheet

December 2006, Revision 2.0

PCI Local Bus Specification, Rev. 2.2

PCI Special Interest Group

P.O. Box 14070

Portland, OR 97214

(800) 433-5177 (U.S.)

(503) 797-4207 (International)

(503) 234-6762 (FAX)

LPC47M107 100-Pin Enhanced Super I/O with LPC Interface for Consumer 

Applications

Standard Microsystems Corp.

80 Askay Dr.

Hauppauge, NY 11788-8847

www.smsc.com

CMC Specification, 1386 from:

IEEE Standards Department

Copyrights and Permissions

445 Hoes Lanes, P.O. Box 1331

Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331

PMC Specification, 1386.1 from:

IEEE Standards Department

Copyrights and Permissions

445 Hoes Lanes, P.O. Box 1331

Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331, USA

Safety Summary

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of 

the operation, service and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these 

precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety 

standards of design, manufacture and intended use of this product. 

GE assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these 

requirements.

Ground the 

System

To minimize shock hazard, the chassis and system cabinet must be connected to 

an electrical ground. A three-conductor AC power cable should be used. The 

power cable must either be plugged into an approved three-contact electrical 

outlet or used with a three-contact to two-contact adapter with the grounding 

wire (green) firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power 

outlet.

Do Not Operate in 

an Explosive 

Atmosphere

Do not operate the system in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation 

of any electrical system in such an environment constitutes a definite safety 

hazard.

Keep Away from 

Live Circuits

Operating personnel must not remove product covers. Component replacement 

and internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do 

not replace components with power cable connected. Under certain conditions, 

dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable removed. To avoid 

injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them.

Do Not Service or 

Adjust Alone

Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person capable of 

rendering first aid and resuscitation is present.

Do Not Substitute 

Parts or Modify 

System

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute 

parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product. Return the 

product to GE for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.

Dangerous 

Procedure 

Warnings

Warnings, such as the example below, precede only potentially dangerous 

procedures throughout this manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must 

be followed.

Warnings, 

Cautions 

and Notes

STOP

Informs the operator that a practice or procedure should not be performed. Actions could result in 

injury or death to personnel, or could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the 

system.

WARNING

WARNING denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or 

condition, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in 

injury or death to personnel.

CAUTION

CAUTION denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, 

practice, or condition, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could 

result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the system.

NOTE

NOTE denotes important information. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or condition which 

is essential to highlight.

TIP

Tip denotes a bit of expert information.

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1 • Installation and Setup

This chapter describes the hardware jumper settings, connector descriptions, 

installation, system setup and operation of the V7768/V7769.

1.1 Unpacking Procedures

Any precautions found in the shipping container should be observed. All items 

should be carefully unpacked and thoroughly inspected for damage that might 

have occurred during shipment. The board(s) should be checked for broken 

components, damaged printed circuit board(s), heat damage and other visible 

contamination. All claims arising from shipping damage should be filed with the 

carrier and a complete report sent to GE Customer Care along with a request for 

advice concerning the disposition of the damaged item(s).

CAUTION

Some of the components assembled on GE products may be 

sensitive to electrostatic discharge and damage may occur on 

boards that are subjected to a high energy electrostatic field. When 

the board is placed on a bench for configuring, etc., it is suggested 

that conductive material be inserted under the board to provide a 

conductive shunt. Unused boards should be stored in the same 

protective boxes in which they were shipped.

1.2 Hardware Setup

The V7768/V7769 are factory populated with user-specified options as part of the 

V7768/V7769 ordering information. Contact Sales for ordering information at 

1-800-322-3616. For option upgrades or for any type of repairs, contact customer 

care to receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA).

GE Customer Care is available at:

 (1-800-433-2682), 1-780-401-7700.

Or, visit our website www.ge-ip.com.

The V7768/V7769 are tested for system operation and shipped with factoryinstalled header jumpers. The physical locations of the headers and connectors for 

the SBC with the PMC option are illustrated in Figure 1-1 on page 21 and 

Figure 1-1 on page 21. The definitions of the connectors, headers and switches are 

included in Table 1-1 on page 22

1.3 Installation

The V7768/V7769 conform to the VME physical specification for a 6U board. The 

V7768/V7769 can be used for the system controller or as a peripheral board. It can 

be plugged directly into any standard chassis accepting either type of board. 

The following steps describe the GE-recommended method for installation and 

powerup of the V7768/V7769:

1. If a PMC module is to be used, connect it to the V7768/V7769 prior to board 

installation (as shown in Figure 1-4 on page 28). Refer to the Product Manual for the PMC module for configuration and setup.

NOTE

Air flow as measured at the output side of the heatsink is to be 

greater than 450 LFM.

2. Insert the V7768/V7769 into a VME chassis system controller or peripheral 

slot. While ensuring that the board is properly aligned and oriented in the 

supporting board guides, slide the board smoothly forward against the mating connector. Use the ejector handles to firmly seat the board.

3. All needed peripherals can be accessed from the front panel or the rear I/O. 

Each connector is clearly labeled, and detailed pinouts are in Appendix A: 

Connector Pinouts.

4. Connect a keyboard and mouse if the system has not been previously configured.

5. The V7768 features an optional CompactFlash Disk resident on the board. 

Refer to Chapter 3: Embedded PC/RTOS Features for setup details.

6. If an external drive module is installed, the BIOS Setup program must be 

used to configure the drive types. See Appendix B: AMI BIOS Setup Utility

to properly configure the system.

7. If a drive module is present, install the operating system according to the 

manufacturer’s instructions. 

1.3.1 BIOS Setup

The V7768/V7769 has an onboard BIOS Setup program that controls many 

configuration options. These options are saved in a special non-volatile, batterybacked memory chip and are collectively referred to as the board’s CMOS 

Configuration. The CMOS configuration controls many details concerning the 

behavior of the hardware from the moment power is applied.

Details of the V7768/V7769 BIOS setup program are included in

Appendix B: AMI BIOS Setup Utility

1.4 Front/Rear Panel Connectors

The V7768/V7769 provide front panel access for the PMC expansion site, an 

optional Gigabit Ethernet port, one 10/100 RJ45 connector, one serial port, SVGA, 

keyboard/mouse, the manual reset switch and the status LEDs. A drawing of the 

V7768/V7769 front panels are shown in Figure 1-7 and Figure 1-8. The front panel 

connectors and indicators are labeled as follows:

V7768 • USB Dual USB 2.0 Ports

• LAN1 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet connector for port 1

• LAN2 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet connector for port 2

• M/K Mouse/keyboard connector

• COM1 Serial Port

• RST Manual reset switch

• BPHT Status LEDs

• VGA Analog Video connector

• A L Activity and Link Status LEDs for rear GbE 

V7769 • SATA Serial ATA Activity LED

• SAS1 SAS Lane 1

• SAS2 SAS Lane 2

• HB Heartbeat LED for SAS/SATA controller

The V7768/V7769 provide rear I/O support for the following: digital video, two 

SATA ports, one Serial and four USB ports. The V7768/V7769 are compatible with 

GE’s Rear Transition Modules ACC-0602RC and

ACC-0603RC.

The front panel connectors, including connector pinouts and orientation, for the 

V7768/V7769 are defined in Appendix A: Connector Pinouts

1.5 Front Panel Layouts

Figure 1-7 V7768 Front Panel Layout

Status LEDs (from left to right)

Boot Done (B) Booting - Indicates BIOS 

Boot is in progress. When 

LED is Off, CPU has 

finished POST and is ready 

(Red LED).

PWR (P) Power - Indicates when 

power is applied to the 

board, (Green LED).

IDE (H) Activity Indicator - Flashes 

when IDE activity is 

occurring, (Yellow LED).

Sysfail (T) VME failure - Lights during 

VME SYSFAIL condition, 

(Red LED).

RST Switch

Reset Allows the system to be 

reset from the front panel.

LAN1 and LAN2 LEDs

Activity Indicates the Ethernet is 

active, (Yellow LED).

Link 10Base-T (LED Off) 

100Base-TX (Yellow LED) or 

1000Base-T (Green LED) 

GP LED (User Configurable, general 

purpose LEDs)

Controlled by accessing I/O port 0xA4B bits 7-4. 

The LEDs are turned off by 

setting the associated bit and 

turned on by clearing the 

associated bit.

Upper/Right LED - Bit 7

Upper/Left LED - Bit 6

Lower/Right LED - Bit 5

Lower/Left LED - Bit 4

Status LEDs (from top to bottom)

SATA SerialATA Activity - LED will 

flash to indicate activity on 

the SATA drive, 

(Green LED).

SAS1 SCSI Activity - LED will 

flash to indicate activity on 

the first SAS Lane, 

(Green LED).

SAS2 SCSI Activity - LED will 

flash to indicate activity on 

the second SAS Lane, 

(Green LED).

HB Heartbeat Activity - LED will 

flash to indicate activity on 

the secondary SCSI drive, 

(Green LED).

A fault is being indicated when any of the 

LEDs on the mezzanine board for the 

V7769 are red.

2 • Standard Features

The V7768/V7769 are single board computers loaded with either an Intel Core 2 

Duo or Celeron M processor and compatible with modern industry standard 

desktop systems. The V7768/V7769 therefore retain industry standard memory 

and I/O maps along with a standard interrupt architecture. The integrated 

peripherals described in this section (such as serial ports, USB ports, 

CompactFlash drive, video controller and Ethernet controller) are all memory 

mapped the same as similarly equipped desktop systems, ensuring compatibility 

with modern operating systems.

The following sections describe the standard features of the V7768/V7769.

2.1 BGA CPU

The V7768 is factory populated with either an Intel Core 2 Duo or Celeron M 

processor. The V7769 is factory populated with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.

To change the memory size or CompactFlash size contact Customer Care to 

receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA).

GE Customer Care is available at:

(1-800-433-2682), 1-780-401-7700.

Or, visit our website www.ge-ip.com.

2.2 Physical Memory

The V7768/V7769 provide DDR2 Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) as system 

memory. Memory can be accessed as bytes, words or longwords. 

The SDRAM is accessible to the VME bus through the PCI-to-VME bridge and is 

addressable by the local processor.

The V7768/V7769 have a maximum memory configuration of 2 GByte of DDR2 

SDRAM memory. This configuration calls for a single 2 GByte SODIMM (one 

200-pin SODIMM DDR2 module). The SDRAM is dual-ported to the VME 

through the PCI-to-VME bridge and is addressable by the local processor, as well 

as the VME slave interface by another VME master. Caution must be used when 

sharing memory between the local processor and the VME to prevent a VME 

deadlock and to prevent a VME master from overwriting the local processor’s 

operating system.

NOTE

When using the Configure utility of GE’s IOWorks Access to configure RAM, do not request more 

than 25 percent of the physical RAM. Exceeding the 25 percent limit may result in known bugs that 

causes unpredictable behavior during the boot sequence, and requires the use of an emergency 

repair disk to restore the computer. It is recommended that an emergency repair disk be kept upto-date and easily accessible.