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CHAPTER 1: CHAPTER 2: CHAPTER 3: CHAPTER 4: CHAPTER 5: DEBUG KING3-IN-1DEBUG CARD 03 DEBUG KING5-IN-1DEBUG CARD 14 DEBUG KINGDEBUG CARD 19 3-IN-1 LED DEBUG CARD 24 PCI LED DEBUG CARD + LCD CONNECTOR 24
DEBUG KING SELF-DIAGNOSIS 25 MINI PCIE INTERFACE DEFINITION 25 DEBUG KING DEBUG CODE DESCRIPTION 26
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1 The Structure of DEBUG KING HOST 2 The USB Port of DEBUG KING HOST 3 The LED Indicators in DEBUG KING HOST 4 The Buttons in DEBUG KING HOST 5 The LCD Display in DEBUG KING HOST 6 How to upgrade the Debug Code English Description
PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING 7 The Structure of 3-IN-1 INTERPOSER 8 The Mini PCI-E Interface in 3-IN-1 INTERPOSER 9 The Mini PCI Interface in 3-IN-1 INTERPOSER 10The LPC Interface in 3-IN-1 INTERPOSER 11: DEBUG KING (3-IN-1) Offline Use Guide 12: DEBUG KING (3-IN-1) Online Use Guide
PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Debug King LCD Screen to show English and Photos Debug King Buttons to change the debug code or BIOS type Debug King LED Indicator to show the working mode Debug King USB Port to be used to provide power Debug King EEPROM chip to save English and Photos data Debug King ASIC to deal with the signals Debug King External Port to connect 3-IN-1 Interposer
2The USB Port of DEBUG KING HOST Debug King is powered by USB port. After connecting Debug King to computers USB port, Debug King enters offline working mode.
3 The LED Indicators in DEBUG KING HOST There are two LED indicators in the top-right corner of Debug King. When the left LED is on, it means Debug King is in offline mode, and 3-IN-1 Interposer isnt connected yet. When the right LED is on, it means Debug King is in online mode, and 3-IN-1 Interposer has been connected.
4The Buttons in DEBUG KING HOST Debug King Buttons are used to change the debug code. When in offline mode, one button is used to change the ten digits, another is used to change the 5 DEBUG CARD EXPERT
PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING lowest digit. With this, users can quickly find the English description of every debug code. When in online mode, these two buttons are used for page-up and page-down feature. The different motherboards may use different BIOS types. Currently, the main BIOS types include: AMI, AWARD, and Phoenix. Before using debug king, uses need to set the correct BIOS type first. When switching BIOS type, first, pushing the up-button, then pushing the down-button without releasing the up-bottom, the BIOS type switching information will show in the LCD screen. When pushing the down-button first, then pushing the up-button, Debug king will show the product SN number and register code.
5 The LCD Display in DEBUG KING HOST Debug King uses LCD screen to show English or Photos information. When Debug King is powered on, it will show the version information as below: DEBUG KING Version includes two parts: ) The left side of the dot is the firmware version ) The right side of the dot is the Debug Code English description message version In offline mode, when pushing any of the buttons, users can read the debug code description of every debug code. In the bottom-right corner, Debug King will show the debug code as XX, which is the same as the traditional LED debug 6 DEBUG CARD EXPERT
PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING code number. A letter is followed up after the number to show the BIOS type. Usually, m means AMI BIOS, w means AWARD BIOS, p means PHOENIX BIOS, and u means AUTO BIOS. AUTO BIOS is Debug Kings Smart BIOS Code. Debug King uses English description for AMI/AWARD/PHOENIX BIOS, and use Photos for Auto BIOS. Please refer the appendix part to get more information about AUTO BIOS.
6 How to upgrade the Debug Code Description Because motherboard technology development is so quickly, the debug code description may also be changed with the time passing. Debug King allows users to upgrade the debug code description themselves. All debug code English and Photos description is saved into this EEPROM chip. Currently, over 1000 items are saved in this chip. When there is some version change in the description, user can be easy to upgrade the product themselves by replacing or re-writing this EEPROM chips. When upgrading this EEPROM chip, please turn off the power and use screwdriver to take off this chip, then use programmer to program this chip with new version data. Then re-install this chip to Debug King. When new version data is available, users can download new version data from website, or they can purchase it from the sellers directly 7 DEBUG CARD EXPERT
PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING 7 The Structure of 3-IN-1 INTERPOSER
Mini-PCI interface to support notebook Mini-PCIe interface to support notebook LPC interface to support notebook LED indicators to show CLK and RESET singals ASIC to deal with Mini-PCI/Mini-PCIe/LPC signals Connector to connect this interposer to main-board Reserved for manufacture test only
8 The Mini PCI-E Interface in 3-IN-1 INTERPOSER Mini-PCIe is used as a trend in the new notebooks. Comparing to Mini-PCI, Mini-PCIe occupies less space. The 3-IN-1 Interposer uses the below pins: PIN-8, PIN-10, PIN-12, PIN-14, PIN-16, PIN-17, and PIN-19. Those pins definitions are optional in Mini-PCIe spec, and not all notebook vendors use 8 DEBUG CARD EXPERT
PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING those pin definition, so that not all notebooks can work with this Mini PCIe interface. But Our test shows more and more notebook manufacturers are
beginning to use this, such as IBM, HP, Fujitsu, Toshiba, Hasee, TCL ,Acer and etc For the notebooks, which dont meet the above Mini-PCIe pin definition, this interface will not work and user needs to use the other interface in this 3-IN-1 Interposer.
Note: Please be aware that Mini-PCIe interface is supported with limitation, and some notebooks will not work with this interface.
As reference, below is part of the notebook type list, which can work with this mini-PCIe interface. HP: V6000 series, including CT6 ; V9000 series, including AT8, AT9 IBM/Lenovo: CW3, CW4, LE4, LE5 Hasee: 310, 320 Fujitsu: PROLAND 10 series Acer: most of the new type With more and more notebook manufacturers begin to support this Mini-PCIe debug card interface, just part of notebook part numbers are listed as above. And user can expand this list by their experience. 9 DEBUG CARD EXPERT
PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING 9 The Mini PCI Interface in 3-IN-1 INTERPOSER Mini PCI is a general interface, which is used in notebook. It includes 124 pins. This 3-IN-1 Interposer doesnt fully use those pins, and only 101 pins are used. This interface will work with all notebooks, which are with Mini PCI slot.
10The LPC Interface in 3-IN-1 INTERPOSER For the user, whose notebooks dont support the Mini-PCI interface and the Mini-PCIe interface, users can use the third port: LPC interface. LPC interface exists in all notebook main-boards. In this 3-IN-1 Interposer, from left to right, the LPC definition is: PIN1-LFRAME#, PIN2-LAD3, PIN3-LAD2, PIN4-LAD1, PIN9-3.3V Most of IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad series notebooks reserve the LPC interface in the motherboard. PIN5-LAD0, PIN6-GND, PIN7-LRESET#, PIN8-LCLK,
For IBM X 60 notebooks, the LPC interfaces are located in the U39 slot of the main-board. The Pin definitions are as below: A2->LRESET# A9->LAD3 A3->LFRAME# A10->LAD2 A5->LCLK A11->LAD1 A12->LAD0
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PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING For IBM T6 R6 notebooks, the LPC interfaces are located in the J26 slot of the main-board. The Pin definitions are as below: A1->LCLK, B7->LAD3 A3->LFRAME# A7->LAD2 B2->LRESET# B6->LAD1 A6->LAD0
But, usually, the notebook boards havent LPC connectors or slots. And the users will need to connect this LPC port to the notebook by using wires. This requires that users have very good soldering sku. Below are some LPC interface chips pins definitions and user can connect the 3-IN-1 Interposer to the corresponding chip pins. For more information, please refer those chips datasheets.
Note: This Debug-Card uses 3.3V as power supply, and you can use any 3V3 and GND signals in your notebook main-board. Please be aware that connecting the 3-IN-1 Interposer to a non-3.3V power may damage the Debug-Card.
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PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING If your notebooks use LPC VBIOS, you can also connect the 3-In-1 INTERPOSERs LPC interface to your notebooks BIOS pin as below. LPC BIOS Pin definition:
PIN31-CLK
11: DEBUG KING (3-IN-1) Offline Use Guide When no 3-IN-1 INTERPOSER is connected to DEBUG KING HOSTs External Port, DEBUG KING will enter offline mode when power is supplied by USB port. Then users can read debug code English description by pushing the buttons.
12: DEBUG KING (3-IN-1) Online Use Guide Step 1: Leaving Debug Kings USB port disconnected. And 3-IN-1 Interposer will provide power to DEBUG KING HOST. Connecting 3-IN-1 Interposer to the notebook motherboards MiniPCI, MiniPCIe or LPC port. 12 DEBUG CARD EXPERT
PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING Step 2: After turning on the power of tested notebook motherboard, DEBUG KING enters online working mode.
Step 3: DEBUG KING begins to detect the test motherboard CLK signals. If it cant find the valid CLK signal, it will show information in the LCD screen. When Debug King fails to detect the CLK signal, please check the CLK LCD indication in 3-IN-1 INTERPOSER. If the CLK LED indicator in 3-IN-1 INTERPOSER doesnt flicker, it means no CLK signal is outputted to 3-IN-1 INTERPOSER. Usually, when using Mini-PCIe port and motherboard doesnt support this Mini-PCIe port for debug, DEBUG KING will show this information. At this time, users need to try to use the other ports, such as MiniPCI or LPC.
Step 4: When DEBUG KING captures the debug code successfully, it will show the corresponding English description or Photos. User can use the buttons to look at the close debug code description to get more repair information.
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PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING CHAPTER 2: DEBUG KING5-IN-1Debug Card User Guide
DEBUG KING (5-IN-1) notebook debug card supports five Interfaces: MINI PCI, Mini PCI-E, LPC, ELPC and I2C (Notebook Battery Interface). This product includes two parts: DEBUG KING HOST and 5-IN-1 DEBUG CARD. 5-IN-1 DEBUG CARD uses LEDs to show debug code, and DEBUG KING HOST works in offline working mode. User can easily get the debug code English description based on the LED number in 5-IN-1 DEBUG CARD.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
5-IN-1 DEBUG CARD structure DEBUG KING HOST The Mini-PCIe interface in 5-IN-1 DEBUG CARD The Mini-PCI interface in 5-IN-1 DEBUG CARD The LPC interface in 5-IN-1 DEBUG CARD The ELPC interface (Dedicated for ASUS notebook) The I2C interface (Dedicated for IBM Battery Interface) The LED-Display and LED indicators in 5-IN-1 DEBUG CARD Debug Card error information
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PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING 1 5-IN-1 DEBUG CARD structure
Mini-PCIe interface: Mini-PCI interface: LPC interface: ELPC interface: (Dedicated for ASUS notebook) I2C interface (Dedicated for IBM notebook battery interface)
Two 7-segment LEDs and LED indicators ASIC: Test port: This port is reserved, and end-user should not use this port. 15 DEBUG CARD EXPERT
PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING 2DEBUG KING HOST 3The Mini-PCIe interface in 5-IN-1 DEBUG CARD 4The Mini-PCI interface in 5-IN-1 DEBUG CARD 5The LPC interface in 5-IN-1 DEBUG CARD Please refer to DEBUG KING (3-IN-1) for above 2-5 parts
6: The ELPC interface (Dedicated for ASUS notebook) 5-IN-1 debug cards ELPC is designed for ASUS notebook to use. This interface uses a cable to connect debug card to ASUS notebook motherboard directly without using fly wires. It is very easy to use, and most of ASUS notebook motherboard supports this, such as ASUS A8S, F8S, EPC and etc Usually, Asus has a connector, which is named as DEBUG_CON, in the motherboard. Users just need to use the cable to connect Five-In-One debug card to this port.
7 The I2C interface (Dedicated for IBM Battery Interface) 5-IN-1 debug cards I2C is designed for IBM/Lenovo notebook to use. And it uses 3 wires only: SDA, SCL and GND. Because notebook battery interface uses I2C interface, user just needs to connect this interface to notebooks battery connector to show debug code. 16 DEBUG CARD EXPERT
PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING Five-In-One debug card has an I2C connecter. When using this connector, user needs to plug-in this debug card to motherboards Mini-PCIe slot to provide power to the debug card. If user doesnt want to use motherboard Mini-PCIe slot to power up the debug card, LPC interfaces PIN9 (3V3) and PIN16 (GND) can also be used. Then user needs to use a 3-wire cable to connect debug card to notebooks battery connector. Different notebooks might use different battery connectors, when the default cable cant meet requirement, user can easy make this 3-wire cable himself. For the user, who makes the 3-wire cable himself, he needs to understand notebooks battery connector pin definition so that he can correctly connect the I2C signals (SDA/SCL/GND) to the corresponding pins in the debug card. Currently, the supported IBM notebooks include:
8The LED-Display and LED indicators in 5-IN-1 DEBUG CARD The Display includes Error-Code display and CLK,RST signal status display. 17 DEBUG CARD EXPERT
PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING 1) 2) Error-Code display: It is composed with two 7-segment LEDs. CLK,RST signal status display: When the notebook is in RESET status, the RST indicator will be lighted on, and the CLK indicator will be off. When the notebook is in running status, the RST indicator will be off, and the CLK indicator will be lighted on.
9Debug Card error information When power-up the debug card, it will have self-diagnoses. If it cant pass the self-diagnoses test, it will show the corresponding error information as below: E.0. Fail in self-test E.1. product series number is incorrect E.7. product isnt authorized. Please return the card to sellers.
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CHAPTER 3:
This Debug King uses LCD display technologyand can show the error information in the LCD screen with English or Photos directly. This Debug King supports desktop PCs PCI bus. By combining with 3-IN-1 interposer, it can also support notebooks Mini-PCI / Mini-PCIe / LPC buses. With this debug King, User can be very easy to identify the motherboard problems.
1: Debug King (PCI) Structure 2: Debug King (PCI) PCI Interface 3: Debug King (PCI) Notebook Interposer Connector 4: Debug King (PCI) LCD Display 5: Debug King (PCI)LCD extended connector 6: Debug King (PCI) button 7: Debug King (PCI) LED indicators 8: Debug King (PCI) BIOS Type LED indicators 9: How to upgrade the Debug Code Description
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PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING 1 Debug King (PCI) Structure
PCI interface to support desktop motherboard Extended interface to support notebook EEPROM chip to save the debug information LCD screen to show English information LCD extended connector to support dual LCD screens BIOS type selection Buttons 12 LED indicators to show PCI bus status LED indicators to show BIOS type
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PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING 2 Debug King (PCI) PCI Interface PCI is a general interface, which is used in desktop. Debug King supports all motherboards, which have PCI buses.
3 Debug King (PCI) Notebook Interposer Connector After connecting the notebook interposer to debug king main-board, the debug king can be used for notebook test. Please be aware that: 1 When using for desktop, please dont connect the notebook interposer 2 When using Notebook interposer, please dont connect debug king main-boards PCI interface. About 3-IN-1 INTERPOSER, please refer to DEBUG KING 3-IN-1
4 Debug King (PCI) LCD Display Debug King includes the English description of the debug code. When PC is booting, it will output the number to show the boot status, and Debug king will translate those numbers into English
description, so user can be easy to understand the meaning. In the bottom-right corner, Debug King will show the debug code as XX , which is the 21 DEBUG CARD EXPERT
PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING same as the traditional LED debug code number. A letter is followed up after the number to show the BIOS type. Usually, m means AMI BIOS, w means AWARD BIOS, p means PHOENIX BIOS, and u means AUTO BIOS. AUTO BIOS is Debug Kings smart BIOS Code. Debug King uses English description for AMI/AWARD/PHOENIX BIOS, and use Photos for Auto BIOS. Please refer the appendix part to get more information about AUTO BIOS
5 Debug King (PCI)LCD extended connector DEBUG KING (PCI) reserves an external LCD connector. User can install an external LCD screen in this connector so that they can observe the LCD screen from different angle.
6The Buttons in DEBUG KING HOST DEBUG KING (PCI) has two buttons, which are used to change BIOS type and look for close debug code information The different motherboards may use different BIOS types. Currently, the main BIOS types include: AMI, AWARD, and Phoenix. Before using debug king, uses need to set the correct BIOS type first. When switching BIOS type, first, pushing the left-button, then pushing the right-button without releasing the left-bottom, the BIOS type switching information will show in the LCD screen.
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PC DEBUG CARD SERIES USER GUIDEDEBUG KING 7 Debug King (PCI) LED indicators Debug king (PCI) has 12 LED indicators, and almost all critical PCI bus signals have been included, such as 3.3V, 3VSB, +5V, +12V, -12V, RSTJ FRAMEJIRDYJ TRDYJ,CLK, DATA and etc
8 Debug King (PCI) BIOS Type LED indicators Different motherboard may use different BIOS type. Currently, main BIOS types include AMI, AWARD, and Phoenix. AUTO BIOS is DEBUG KINGs smart BIOS type. Users can set different BIOS type by pushing the buttons, and these LEDs will show the corresponding BIOS type.
9 How to upgrade the Debug Code Description Please refer to DEBUG KING HOST for this
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CHAPTER 4:
Please see 3-IN-1 INTERPOSER about MiniPCIe, MiniPCI, and LPC interfaces and LED indicators description. LED is for show debug code number.
CHAPTER 5:
Please see DEBUG KING (PCI) about PCI interfaces. LED is used to show debug code number. LCD connector is used to connect DEBUG KING HOST. 24 DEBUG CARD EXPERT