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User Manual

AIMB-258

Intel® GM45 µFC-PGA 478

CoreTM2 Duo Mini ITX

Motherboard with VGA, DVI,

LVDS, 6 COM, Dual GbE, 8 USB,

2 SATA II, PCIe x 16

Ver.1.00

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Safety Information

Electrical safety

!To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electri-

cal outlet before relocating the system.

!When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power

cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If

possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a

device.

!Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that

all power cables are unplugged.

!Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These

devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

!Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If

you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact

your local power company.

!If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified

service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

!Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the

manuals that came with the package.

!Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the

power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer

immediately.

!To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connec-

tors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

!Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in

any area where it may become wet.

!Place the product on a stable surface.

!If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

Part No. 2006025801 Edition 2

Printed in Taiwan June 2009

Caution! The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product

(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal

waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

FCC

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Certifications

This device complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC rules: Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

!This device may not cause harmful interference,

!This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A dig-

ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-

vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-

tion of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which

case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. The

user is advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance would void the compliance to FCC regula-

tions and therefore, the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Caution! There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.

Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the

battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-

ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's

instructions.

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Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s

manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,

please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the Advantech web-

site for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information:

http://support.advantech.com.tw/Support/default.aspx

Packing List

Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following

materials have been shipped:

!1 x AIMB-258 Intel® µFC-PGA 478 Core 2 Duo Mini ITX Motherboard

!2 x SATA HDD cable

!2 x SATA Power cable

!1 x Serial port cable 1 to 4

!1 x I/O port bracket

!1 x Startup manual

!1 x Driver CD

!1 x Warranty card

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Product Introduction ...........................1

1.1 Before You Proceed.................................................................................. 2

1.2 Motherboard Overview.............................................................................. 2

1.2.1 Placement Direction...................................................................... 2

1.2.2 Screw Holes.................................................................................. 3

1.3 Motherboard Layout .................................................................................. 4

Figure 1.1 Motherboard Layout ................................................... 4

1.4 Specifications ............................................................................................ 5

1.5 Operating System support list ................................................................... 6

1.6 Board Diagram .......................................................................................... 7

1.7 Ordering Information ................................................................................. 8

1.8 Riser Card ................................................................................................. 8

1.9 Bracket View ............................................................................................. 8

1.10 Accessories............................................................................................... 8

1.11 Layout Content List ................................................................................... 9

Table 1.1: Jumper Setting List..................................................... 9

Table 1.2: JSETCOM1: COM1/+5 V/+12 V Selection ................. 9

Table 1.3: JSETCOM2: COM2 RS232/422/485 Mode Selection 9

Table 1.4: CMOS1: Clear CMOS .............................................. 10

Table 1.5: J1:LCD Power 3.3 V/5.5 V Selection........................ 10

Table 1.6: PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selection ............................ 10

Table 1.7: JWDT1: Watchdog Timer Output Option.................. 11

Table 1.8: JOBS: HW monitor ................................................... 11

1.12 Central Processing Unit (CPU) for AIMB-258 ......................................... 11

1.12.1 Installing the CPU ....................................................................... 12

1.12.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan .......................................... 14

1.12.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan...................................... 16

1.13 System Memory ...................................................................................... 17

1.13.1 DIMM Sockets Location.............................................................. 17

1.13.2 System Memory.......................................................................... 17

1.13.3 Memory Support List................................................................... 18

Table 1.9: SODIMM DDR3 ........................................................ 18

1.14 Connectors.............................................................................................. 19

1.14.1 Rear Panel Connectors............................................................... 19

Table 1.10:Rear Panel Connectors ............................................ 19

Table 1.11:LEDs......................................................................... 19

1.14.2 CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN1) ............................................... 20

1.14.3 System Fan Connector (SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2)......................... 21

1.14.4 Serial Port Connector 3456 (COM3456)..................................... 22

1.14.5 Front Headphone Connector (HD1)............................................ 22

1.14.6 Front Panel Connector (JFP1/JFP2/JFP3) ................................. 23

1.14.7 ATX soft power switch (JFP1 / PWR_SW) ................................. 23

1.14.8 Reset (JFP1 / RESET)................................................................ 23

1.14.9 HDD LED (JFP2 / HDDLED)....................................................... 23

1.14.10External speaker (JFP2 / SPEAKER) ......................................... 23

1.14.11Power LED and keyboard lock connector

(JFP3 / PWR_LED&KEY LOCK) ................................................ 24

Table 1.12:ATX power supply LED status

(No support for AT power)........................................ 24

1.14.12USB 2.0 Connector (USB56, USB78)......................................... 24

1.14.13ATX Power Connector (ATX1).................................................... 25

1.14.14LCD Inverter Connector (VP1).................................................... 26

1.14.15LVDS Connector (LVDS1) .......................................................... 26

1.14.16Digital I/O Connector (DIO_CN1)................................................ 27

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1.14.17Serial ATA Connector 1 & 2 (SATA1, SATA2) ........................... 27

1.14.18PCIe x 16 Slot (PCIE X 16)......................................................... 28

1.14.19SPI Flash Connector(SPI_CN1) ................................................. 28

1.14.20Memory Connector Channel A/B(DIMM1/2) ............................... 29

1.14.21SPDIF1 out connector(SPDIF1) ................................................. 29

1.14.22CF connector .............................................................................. 30

Chapter 2 BIOS Operation ................................. 31

2.1 BIOS Introduction.................................................................................... 32

2.2 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 32

2.2.1 Main Menu.................................................................................. 33

2.2.2 Standard CMOS Features .......................................................... 34

2.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features........................................................... 35

2.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features ....................................................... 36

2.2.5 Integrated Peripherals ................................................................ 37

2.2.6 USE Device Setting .................................................................... 39

2.2.7 Power Management Setup ......................................................... 40

2.2.8 PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................. 42

2.2.9 PC Health Status ........................................................................ 42

2.2.10 Load Setup Defaults ................................................................... 43

2.2.11 Set Password.............................................................................. 43

Chapter 3 Chipset Software Install Utility ........ 45

3.1 Before you Begin .................................................................................... 46

3.2 Introduction ............................................................................................. 46

3.3 Windows Vista/XP Driver Setup.............................................................. 47

Chapter 4 VGA Setup ......................................... 49

4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 50

4.2 Windows Vista/XP Driver Setup.............................................................. 50

Chapter 5 LAN Configuration ............................ 51

5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 52

5.2 Features.................................................................................................. 52

5.3 Installation............................................................................................... 52

5.4 Windows Vista/XP Driver Setup (Realtek RTL8111C)............................ 52

Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer .55

A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................................................... 56

A.1.1 Watchdog timer overview ........................................................... 56

A.1.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer............................................. 56

Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers....................................... 58

A.1.3 Example Program ....................................................................... 59

Appendix B Pin Assignments............................... 63

B.1 USB Connector (USB56,USB78)............................................................ 64

Table B.1: USB5/USB6 Connector (USB56) ............................. 64

B.2 VGA Connector (VGA1A) ....................................................................... 64

Table B.2: VGA Connector (VGA1A)......................................... 64

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B.3 DVI Connector (VGA1B) ......................................................................... 64

Table B.3: DVI Connector (VGA1B)........................................... 64

B.4 RS-232 Serial Port (COM1~COM2)........................................................ 65

Table B.4: RS-232 Serial Port (COM1~COM2) ......................... 65

B.5 RS-232 Serial Port (COM3 ~ COM6)...................................................... 66

Table B.5: RS-232 Serial Port (COM23).................................... 66

B.6 PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Connector (KBMS1) .......................................... 67

Table B.6: PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Connector (KBMS1) ........... 67

B.7 CPU Fan Power Connector (CPUFAN1) ................................................ 67

Table B.7: CPU Fan Power Connector (CPUFAN1).................. 67

B.8 Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP3) .................................... 68

Table B.8: Power LED and Keylock Connector (JFP3) ............ 68

B.9 HDD LED and External Speaker Connector

(JFP2/HDD LED and SPEAKER)............................................................ 68

Table B.9: External Speaker Connector (JFP2/SPEAKER)....... 68

B.10 ATX Soft Power Switch and Reset Connector

(JFP1/ PWR-SW and RESET) ................................................................ 69

Table B.10:Audio Front Panel Connector (JFP1/ RESET) ......... 69

B.11 Audio Front Panel Connector (FPAUD1) ................................................ 69

Table B.11:Audio front panel connector (FPAUD1).................... 69

B.12 GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1)...................................................................... 70

Table B.12:GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1) ....................................... 70

B.13 LVDS Connector (LVDS1) ...................................................................... 71

Table B.13:LVDS Connector (LVDS1)........................................ 71

B.14 LVDS Power Jumper (J1) ....................................................................... 72

Table B.14:LVDS Power Jumper (J1)......................................... 72

B.15 LVDS Invert (VP1)................................................................................... 72

Table B.15:LVDS Invert (VP1) .................................................... 72

B.16 System I/O Ports ..................................................................................... 73

Table B.16:System I/O Ports ...................................................... 73

B.17 DMA Channel Assignments .................................................................... 73

Table B.17:DMA Channel Assignments...................................... 73

B.18 Interrupt Assignments ............................................................................. 74

Table B.18:Interrupt Assignments............................................... 74

B.19 1st MB Memory Map ............................................................................... 74

Table B.19:1st MB Memory Map ................................................ 74

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Chapter 1

1Product Introduction

This chapter describes the main

board features and the new tech-

nologies it supports.

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1.1 Before You Proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or

change any motherboard settings.

1.2 Motherboard Overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure

that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing

the motherboard.

1.2.1 Placement Direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the

correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.

Caution!

Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component.

Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a

metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling com-

ponents to avoid damaging them due to static electricity

Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded

antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX

power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the

power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the

motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Warning! Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the

motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and dam-

age motherboard components.

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1.2.2 Screw Holes

Place four (4) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to

the chassis.

Caution! Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards the rear

of the chassis.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

Figure 1.1 Motherboard Layout

PWR-SW RESET

SPEAKER

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1.4 Specifications

Processor Sys-

tem

CPU (45 nm

µFC-PGA 478)

Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel Celeron M

Max. Speed T9400 2.53 GHz 575 2.0 GHz

Front Side Bus 667/800/1066 MHz 667 MHz

L2 Cache 6 MB 1 MB

Chipset GM45 + ICH9M

BIOS Award 16 Mbit, SPI

Expansion Slot

PCI -

Mini-PCI -

PCIe x 16 4 GB/s per direction, 1 slot

Memory

Technology DDR3 800/1066 MHz SDRAM

Max. Capacity 4 GB

Socket 2 x 204-pin SODIMM

Graphics

Controller Intel GM45 GMCH integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X4500

VRAM Shared system memory up to 384 MB video memory

LVDS Single channel 18/24-bit/Dual channel 36/48-bit LVDS

DVI-D Yes (if DVI is used, PCIe x16 is automatically disable)

Dual Display VGA + DVI; VGA + LVDS; DVI + LVDS

*Dual Display

Mode

Extended Mode, Clone Mode, Twin Mode

Ethernet

Interface 10/100/1000Base-T

Controller GbE LAN1: Realtek RTL8111C; GbE LAN2: Realtek RTL8111C

Connector RJ-45 x 2

SATA

Max Data Trans-

fer Rate

300 MB/s

Channel 2

SSD Compact Flash Compact Flash Supports compact flash type I/II

Rear I/O

VGA 1

DVI 1

Ethernet 2

USB 4 (USB 2.0 compliant)

Serial 2 (1 of RS-232, 1 of RS-232/422/485)

PS/2 2 (1 x keyboard and 1 x mouse)

Internal

Connector

LVDS 1

USB 4 (USB 2.0 compliant)

Serial 4 (RS-232)

IDE -

SATA 2

Audio 3 (Mic-in, Line-in, Line-out)

Compact Flash 1

Parallel -

IrDA -

FDD -

DIO 16-bit General Purpose I/O for digital signal input/output

Watchdog

Timer

Output Interrupt, system reset

Interval Programmable 1 ~ 255 sec/ min

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*Dual Display Clone uses both display pipes to drive the same content at the same

resolution and color depth to two different displays. This configuration allows for dif-

ferent refresh rates on each display.

Dual Display Twin uses one of the display pipes to drive the same content, at the

same resolution, color depth, and refresh rates to two different displays.

Extended Desktop uses both display pipes to drive different content, at potentially

different resolutions, refresh rates, and color depths, to two different displays. This

configuration allows for a larger Windows desktop by using both displays as one

work surface.

1.5 Operating System support list

Power

Requirement

Power On 5 V 3.3 V 12 V 5 Vsb -12 V

0 . 9 9 A 2 . 6 7 A 2 . 0 7 A 0 . 1 7 A 0 . 0 8 A

Environment Operating Non-Operating

Temperature 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F) -20 ~ 70°C (-4 ~ 158°F)

Physical

Characteristics

Dimensions 170 mm x 170 mm (6.69’ x 6.69’)

Operation System AIMB-258

Windows Vista Ultimate edition

(32-bit/64-bit)

Support

Windows XP professional edition

(32-bit/64-bit)

Support

XP embedded Support

Linux (Fedora) Only OS installation and limited I/O functionality are

validated

QNX Only OS installation and limited I/O functionality are

validated

WinCE 6.0 Require OEM BIOS. Please contact with Advantech

FAE

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1.6 Board Diagram

Intel GM45n

GMCH

CRT

BIOS

NXP 9555

16-bit GPIO

Super IO

Winbond

W83627UHG

Direct Media Interface

2GB/s bandwidth

ICH9M

1066/800/667

MHzFSB

VGA

PCI3 x 16

DDR3 800/1066

Channel A

LVDS

Dual Channel

24-bit LVDS

GbE-LAN1: Realtek 8111C

SPI

DVI

PCI3 x 16 slot

LPC

SM Bus

JMB368

2SATAports

8USBPorts

Realtek ALC888

300MB/s

PCIe x 1

CF IDE

PCIe x 1

USB2.0/1.1

HD Audio

Intel Socket 478

Core 2 Duo Processor

DDR3 800/1066

Channel A

GbE-LAN2:Realtek 8111C

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1.7 Ordering Information

1.8 Riser Card

1.9 Bracket View

1.10 Accessories

Part Number Display GbE SATA Serial CF

AIMB-258G2-00A1E VGA/ DVI/ LVDS Dual 2 6 1

Part Number Description

AIMB-R430P-03A1E 2U riser card with 3 PCI slot expansion

Part Number Description

1700003195 USB cable with four ports, 17.5 cm

1700002204 USB cable with four ports, 27 cm

1700002314 USB cable with four ports, 30.5 cm

6005 4003 m 6005 2001 m 6 4003

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1.11 Layout Content List

Table 1.1: Jumper Setting List

Label Function

JSETCOM1 COM1/+5 V/+12 V Selection

JSETCOM2 COM2 RS232/422/485 Mode Selection

CMOS1 Clear CMOS

J1 LCD Power 3.3 V/5.5 V Selection

PSON1 ATX, AT Mode Selection

JWDT1 Watchdog Timer Output Option

JOBS1 Hardware Monitor

Table 1.2: JSETCOM1: COM1/+5 V/+12 V Selection

COM1 (Default)

+5 V

+12 V

Table 1.3: JSETCOM2: COM2 RS232/422/485 Mode Selection

Users can use JSETCOM2 to select among RS 232/422/485 modes for COM2. The default

setting is RS 232.

Table 1 ETCOMZ: COMZ R5232 171513119 O O RS-232 Conﬁguration (default) 0 O 18 16 14 12 10 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 O O O RS—422 Conﬁguration 0 O O 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 O O O RS—485 Conﬁguration 0 O 0 18161412108 6 Table 1.4: CMOS1: Clear CMOS Pins Result 1—2‘ Keep CMOS data‘ 2—3 Clear CMOS data 'Default 1 1 no Table 1.5: J1 :LCD Power 3.3 V/5.5 V Selection Closed Pins Result 1—2‘ 3.3 V“ 2—3 5 V 'Default 1 1 -m Table 1.6: PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selection Closed Pins Result 1—2 AT Mode 2—3‘ ATX Mode‘ 'Default 1 DZ AIME-258 User Manual 10

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Table 1.4: CMOS1: Clear CMOS

Pins Result

1-2* Keep CMOS data*

2-3 Clear CMOS data

*Default

Table 1.5: J1:LCD Power 3.3 V/5.5 V Selection

Closed Pins Result

1-2* 3.3 V*

2-3 5 V

*Default

Table 1.6: PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selection

Closed Pins Result

1-2 AT Mode

2-3* ATX Mode*

*Default

Table 1.3: JSETCOM2: COM2 RS232/422/485 Mode Selection

RS-232 Configuration

(default)

RS-422 Configuration

RS-485 Configuration

Keep CMOS data Clear CMOS

3.3 V, 1-2 closed 5 V, 2-3 closed

AT Mode, 1-2 closed ATX Mode, 2-3 closed

Table 1.8: JOBS: HW monitor Closed Pins Result 1-2' Close: Enable OBS Alarm [Default] 1-2 Open: Disable OBS Alarm 'Default M Close Open 1.12 Central Processing Unit (CPU) for AlMB-2 The motherboard AIME-258 comes with a surface mount 478-pin Ze Force (ZIF) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® M / Celeron® M (Supports mPGA478M, Micro-FCPGA). 11 AIME-258

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1.12 Central Processing Unit (CPU) for AIMB-258

The motherboard AIMB-258 comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion

Force (ZIF) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® M / Celeron® M processor

(Supports mPGA478M, Micro-FCPGA).

Table 1.7: JWDT1: Watchdog Timer Output Option

Closed Pins Result

1-2 NC

2-3* System Reset*

*Default

Table 1.8: JOBS: HW monitor

Closed Pins Result

1-2* Close: Enable OBS Alarm [Default]

1-2 Open: Disable OBS Alarm

*Default

NC, 1-2 closed System Reset, 2-3 closed

Close Open

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Take one of the marked corner (with gold

triangle) on the CPU. This mark should

match a specific corner on the socket to

ensure correct installation.

Note!

Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU.

If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the CPU fan cable to the

CPUFAN1 connector to ensure system stability.

Gold Mark

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1.12.1 Installing the CPU

Caution!

Intel® socket 478 Pentium M/ Celeron M CPU with 90nm process

package should come with installation instructions for the CPU,

heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this

section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is

on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your

retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any

damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.

Your place of purchase or local distributor will shoulder the cost of

repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Your place of pur-

chase or local distributor will process Return Merchandise Authori-

zation (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap

on the socket.

The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket con-

tacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplace-

ment/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

1. Locate the CPU socket on

the motherboard.

Note! Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you.

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2. The processor socket comes with

a screw to secure the processor,

please unlock the screw first.

3. Position the CPU above the

socket and the gold triangular

mark on the CPU must align with

pin 1 of the CPU socket.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the

socket until it fits in place ‘Gold

mark’.

5. Turn the screw to the lock

position.

Warning! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into

the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damag-

ing the CPU.

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1.12.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan

The Intel® Pentium® M / Celeron® M processor (supports mPGA478M, Micro-

FCPGA) requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum

thermal condition and performance.

Warning! After installation, make sure to plug-in the ATX power cable to the moth-

erboard.

Caution! If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make

sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the

CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

1. Place the heatsink on top of the

installed CPU, making sure that

the four screws match the holes

on the motherboard.

Motherboard Hole

Note! Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is

closest to the CPU fan connector.

2. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labelled

CPUFAN1.

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Caution!

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insuf-

ficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard

components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail

to plug this connector.

These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan con-

nectors.

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1.12.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable

from the connector on the

motherboard.

2. Rotate each screw counter- clock-

wise.

3. Carefully remove the heatsink and

fan assembly from the mother-

board.

Note! Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan pack-

age for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

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1.13 System Memory

1.13.1 DIMM Sockets Location

The motherboard comes with two 204-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline

Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the

sockets:

1.13.2 System Memory

The AIMB-258 has two sockets for 204-pin SODIMMx2.

All these sockets use 1.5 V unbuffered double data rate synchronous DRAMs (DDR

SDRAM). They are available in capacities of 256, 512, and 1024 MB. The sockets

can be filled in any combination with SODIMMs of any size, giving a total memory

size between 256 MB and 2 GB. AIMB-258 does NOT support ECC (error checking

and correction).

1.13.2.1 Memory Installation Procedures

To install SODIMMs, first make sure the two handles of the SODIMM socket are in

the.open. position. i.e., the handles lean outward. Slowly slide the SODIMM module

along the plastic guides on both ends of the socket. Then press the SODIMM module

right down into the socket, until you hear a click. This is when the two handles have

automatically locked the memory module into the correct position of the SODIMM

socket. To remove the memory module, just push both handles outward, and the

memory module will be ejected by the mechanism.

1.13.2.2 Cache Memory

The AIMB-258 supports a CPU with one of the following built-in full speed L2 caches:

2048 MB for Intel Core 2 Duo CPU

The built-in second-level cache in the processor yields much higher performance

than conventional external cache memories.

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1.13.3 Memory Support List

Table 1.9: SODIMM DDR3

SODIMM DDR3

Brand Size Speed Type ECC Vendor PN Advantech

Memory

Transcend 1GB DDR3

1066

SODIMM

DDR3

NTS128MSK

64V1U

96SD3-

1G1066NN-

SEC K4B1G0846D-

HCF8(128x8)

2GB DDR3

1066

SODIMM

DDR3

NTS256MSK

64V1U

96SD3-

2G1066NN-

SEC K4B1G0846D-

HCF8(128x8)

Apacer RAM

Apacer 1GB DDR3

1066

SODIMM

DDR3

N NA NA ELPIDA J1108BABG-

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1066

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DDR3

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1.14 Connectors

1.14.1 Rear Panel Connectors

Table 1.10: Rear Panel Connectors

No. Label Function Description

1 KBMS1 PS/2 mouse connector The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connec-

tor is for a PS/2 mouse.

2 COM1(Top) Serial port connector x 1 D-sub 9-pin, male

3 COM2(Bottom) Serial port connector x 1 D-sub 9-pin, male

4,5 LAN1_USB12/

LAN2_USB34

LAN (RJ-45) connector This port allows Gigabit connection to a

Local Area Network (LAN) through a

network hub. Refer to the table 1.11 for

the LAN port LED indications. The

optional 10/100 Mbps LAN controller

allows 10/100 Mbps connection to a

Local Area Network (LAN) through a

network hub.

6 Audio1 3 ports audio connector Mic-in, Line-in, Line-out

7 VGA VGA port Analog graphical output

8 DVI-D DVI port Digital graphical output

Table 1.11: LEDs

ACT / LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

Green Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

Blinking Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

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1.14.2 CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN1)

Caution!

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insuf-

ficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard

components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail

to plug this connector.

These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan

connectors.

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1.14.3 System Fan Connector (SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2)

Caution!

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insuf-

ficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard

components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail

to plug this connector.

These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan con-

nectors.

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1.14.4 Serial Port Connector 3456 (COM3456)

1.14.5 Front Headphone Connector (HD1)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports

either HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this

connector.

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1.14.6 Front Panel Connector (JFP1/JFP2/JFP3)

There are several external switches to monitor and control the AIMB-258.

1.14.7 ATX soft power switch (JFP1 / PWR_SW)

If your computer case is equipped with an ATX power supply, you should connect the

power on/off button on your computer case to (JFP1/PWR_SW). This connection

enables you to turn your computer on and off.

1.14.8 Reset (JFP1 / RESET)

Many computer cases offer the convenience of a reset button. Connect the wire for

the reset button.

1.14.9 HDD LED (JFP2 / HDDLED)

You can connect an LED to connector (JFP2/HDDLED) to indicate when the HDD is

active.

1.14.10 External speaker (JFP2 / SPEAKER)

(JFP2 / SPEAKER) is a 4-pin connector for an external speaker. If there is no exter-

nal speaker, the AIMB-258 provides an onboard buzzer as an alternative. To enable

the buzzer, set pins 3-4 as closed.

Note! For motherboards with the optional HD Audio feature, we recommend

that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this con-

nector to avail of the motherboard’s high definition audio capability.

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1.14.11 Power LED and keyboard lock connector (JFP3 /

PWR_LED&KEY LOCK)

(JFP3 / PWR_LED&KEY LOCK) is a 5-pin connector for the power on LED and Key

Lock function. Refer to Appendix B for detailed information on the pin assignments.

The Power LED cable should be connected to pin 1-3. The key lock button cable

should be connected to pin 4-5.

There are 3 modes for the power supply connection. The first is “ATX power mode”,

system is on/off by a tentative power button. The second is “AT Power Mode”, system

is on/off by the switch of the Power supply. The third is another “AT Power Mode”

which is using the front panel power switch. The power LED status is indicated as fol-

lowing table:

1.14.12 USB 2.0 Connector (USB56, USB78)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of

these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up

to 480 Mbps connection speed.

Table 1.12: ATX power supply LED status (No support for AT power)

Power Mode LED (ATX Power Mode)

(On/Off by tentative

button)

LED (AT Power Mode)

(On/Off by switching

power supply)

LED (AT Power Mode)

(On/Off by front panel

switch)

PSON1

(On Back plane)

Jumper Setting

2-3 pin closed 1-2 pin closed Connect 1-2 pin cable

with switch

System On On On On

System Status Fast flashes Fast flashes Fast flashes

System Off Slow flashes Off Off

USB56

USB78

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1.14.13 ATX Power Connector (ATX1)

This connector is for an ATX Micro-Fit power supply. The plugs from the power sup-

ply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orien-

tation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

Important notes on the Motherboard Power Requirements

Caution! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will dam-

age the motherboard!

Note! The USB module is purchased separately.

Note!

Make sure that your ATX 12 V power supply can provide 6 A on the

+12 V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5 VSB).

The minimum recommended wattage is 180 W for a fully config-

ured system. The system can become unstable and might experi-

ence difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate.

You must install a Power Supply with a higher power rating if you

intend to install additional devices.

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1.14.14 LCD Inverter Connector (VP1)

1.14.15 LVDS Connector (LVDS1)

VDDSAFE_1 VDDSAFE_2

GND_1 GND_7

VDDSAFE_3 VDDSAFE_4

OD0- ED0-

OD0+ ED0+

GND_2 GND_8

OD1-

OD1+

ED1-

ED1+

GND_3 GND_9

OD2-

OD2+

ED2-

ED2+

GND_4 GND_10

OCK-

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ECK+

GND_5 GND_11

DDC_CLK DDC_DAT

GND_6 GND_12

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1.14.16 Digital I/O Connector (DIO_CN1)

1.14.17 Serial ATA Connector 1 & 2 (SATA1, SATA2)

SATA1

SATA2

Note! AIMB-258 features a high performance serial ATA interface (up to 300

MB/s) which eases cabling to hard drives with thin and long cables.

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1.14.18 PCIe x 16 Slot (PCIE X 16)

1.14.19 SPI Flash Connector(SPI_CN1)

Note! This connector is for factory use only.

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1.14.20 Memory Connector Channel A/B(DIMM1/2)

1.14.21 SPDIF1 out connector(SPDIF1)

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1.14.22 CF connector

Chapter 2

2BIOS Operation

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2.1 BIOS Introduction

Advantech provides full-featured AwardBIOSes, which deliver the superior perfor-

mance, compatibility, and functionality that today’s manufacturers of industrial PCs

and embedded boards demand. The many options and extensions let you customize

your products to a wide range of designs and target markets.

The modular, adaptable AwardBIOS 6.0 supports the broadest range of third-party

peripherals and all popular chipsets, plus Intel®, AMD, nVidia, VIA, and compatible

CPUs from 386 through Pentium and AMD Geode, K7 and K8 (including multiple pro-

cessor platforms), and VIA Eden C3 and C7 CPU.

You can use Advantech’s utilities to select and install features to suit your exclusive

designs.

2.2 BIOS Setup

The AIMB-258 Series system has built-in AwardBIOS with a CMOS SETUP utility

which allows user to configure required settings or to activate certain system fea-

tures.

The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS RAM of the motherboard.

When the power is turned off, the battery on the board supplies the necessary power

to the CMOS RAM.

When the power is turned on, pressing the <Del> button during the BIOS POST

(Power-On Self Test) will take you to the CMOS SETUP screen.

CONTROL KEYS

<↑>< ↓>< ←>< →>Move to select item

<Enter> Select Item

<Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS

Sub Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu

<Page Up/+> Increase the numeric value or make changes

<Page Down/-> Decrease the numeric value or make changes

<F1> General help, for Setup Sub Menu

<F2> Item Help

<F5> Load Previous Values

<F7> Load Optimized Default

<F10> Save all CMOS changes

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2.2.1 Main Menu

Press <Del> to enter AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on

the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or

enter the sub-menu.

!Standard CMOS Features

This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.

!Advanced BIOS Features

This setup page includes all the items of Award BIOS enhanced features.

!Advanced Chipset Features

This setup page includes all the items of Chipset configuration features.

!Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripheral devices.

!Power Management Setup

This setup page includes all the items of Power Management features.

!PnP/PCI Configurations

This setup page includes PnP OS and PCI device configuration.

!PC Health Status

This setup page includes the system auto detect CPU, and reports system tem-

perature, CPU temperature, fan speeds, and system voltages.

!Load Setup Defaults

This setup page includes Load system optimized value, and the system would

be in best performance configuration.

!Set Password

Establish, change or disable password.

!Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit BIOS setup.

!Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit BIOS setup.

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2.2.2 Standard CMOS Features

!Date

The date format is <weekday>, <month>, <day>, <year>.

!Time

The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>, based on the 24-hour time

!IDE Channel 0/1/2, Master

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" for automatic device detection.

!Video

Select EGA or VGA display.

!Halt on

The item determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected dur-

ing power up.

!Base Memory

The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional)

memory installed in the system.

!Extended Memory

The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of extended memory (above

1MB in CPU’s memory address map) installed in the system.

!Total Memory

This item displays the total system memory size.

Weekday From Sun to Sat, determined and display by BIOS only

Month From Jan. to Dec.

Day From 1 to 31

Year From 1999 through 2098

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error

All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be

stopped.

All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for

all other errors. (Default value)

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all

other errors.

All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will

stop for al other errors.

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2.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features

!CPU Feature

This item allows user to adjust CPU features, CPU ratio, VID and thermal and

special feature like XD flag.

!Hard Disk Boot Priority

This item allows user to select boot sequence for system device HDD, SCSI,

RAID.

!Virus Warning [Disabled]

Enables or disables the virus warning.

!CPU L3 Cache

This item allows users to enable CPU L3 cache.

!Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]

This field speeds up the Power-On Self Test (POST) routine by skipping retest-

ing a second, third and forth time. Setup setting default is enabled.

!First / Second / Third / Other Boot Drive

BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the boot devices in the order

assigned.

!Boot Other Device

Use this to boot another device. The options are "Enabled" and "Disabled".

!Boot Up NumLock Status [Enabled]

This item enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot

!Gate A20 Option [Fast]

This item enables users to switch A20 control by port 92 or not.

!Typematic Rate Setting

This item enables users to set the two typematic controls items.

Hard Disk Assign this boot device priority to Hard Disk.

CDROM Assign this boot device priority to CDROM.

USB-FDD Assign this boot device priority to USB-FDD.

USB-ZIP Assign this boot device priority to USB-ZIP.

USB-CDROM Assign this boot device priority to USB-CDROM.

LAN Assign this boot device priority to LAN.

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–Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

This item controls the speed at which the system registers repeated key-

strokes. The eight settings are 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24 and 30.

–Typematic Delay (Msec)

This item sets the keypress delay before typematic repetition kicks in. The

four delay options are 250, 500, 750 and 1000.

!Security Option [Setup]

!APIC Mode [Enabled]

This item allows user to enabled of disabled “Advanced Programmable Interrupt

Controller”. APIC is implemented in the motherboard and must be supported by

the operating system, and it extends the number of IRQ's available.

!Show summary screen

This item is allowed you to decide if to show the system configuration table.

2.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features

!PCI Express Root port Func [Press Enter]

This item allows the user to adjust PCIE port on, off or auto.

!VT-d (Intel(R) Virtualization Tech)

Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform

to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions.

With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple “virtual” sys-

tems.

!PEG / Onchip VGA Control

Use this field to select PEG or Onchip VGA. The default is AUTO.

System System requires password both for bootup and for access to the

Setup page.

Setup Setup requires password only for access to the Setup page, not for

bootup. (Default value)

Note! This “Advanced Chipset Features” screen controls the configuration of

the board’s chipset for fine-tuning system performance. Screen options

depend on the specific chipset. It is strongly recommended that only

technical users make changes to the default settings.

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!PEG Force x1

Enabled or Disabled.

!On-Chip Frame Buffer Size

The On-Chip Frame Buffer Size can be set to 1 MB or 8 MB. This memory

is shared with the system memory.

!DVMT Mode

Intel's Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) allows the system to dynam-

ically allocate memory resources according to the demands of the system at any

point in time. The key idea in DVMT is to improve the efficiency of the memory

allocated to either system or graphics processor.

!Total GFX Memory

When "Enable" DVMT Mode, the graphics driver will allocate a fixed amount of

memory as dedicated graphics memory, as well as allow more system memory

to be dynamically allocated between the graphics processor

and the operating system.

!PAVP Mode

This setting enables/disables the Protected Audio/Video Path (PAVP) mode.

!Boot Display

Use the field to select the type of device you want to use as the display(s) of

the system.

!Panel type

Select panel resolution.

2.2.5 Integrated Peripherals

!OnChip IDE Device

This item enables users to set the OnChip IDE device status, includes enable

IDE devices and setting PIO and DMA access mode, and some of new chipset

also support for SATA device (Serial-ATA)

Note! This “Integrated Peripherals” option controls the configuration of the

board’s chipset, includes IDE, ATA, SATA, USB, AC97, MC97 and

Super IO and Sensor devices; this page this page depends on the par-

ticular chipset installed.

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!Onboard Device

This item enables users to set the Onboard device status; it includes enable

LAN1 and LAN2 devices.

!Super IO Device

This item enables users to set the Super IO device status; it includes enabling

COM1~COM6.

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!Onboard Serial port 1 [3F8 / IRQ4]

This item allows user to adjust serial port 1 address and IRQ.

!Onboard Serial port 2 [2F8 / IRQ3]

This item allows user to adjust serial port 2 address and IRQ.

!Onboard Serial port 3 [3E8 / IRQ4]

This item allows user to adjust serial port 3 address and IRQ.

!Onboard Serial port 4 [2E8 / IRQ3]

This item allows user to adjust serial port 4 address and IRQ.

!Onboard Serial port 5 [4F8 / IRQ5]

This item allows user to adjust serial port 5 address and IRQ.

!Onboard Serial port 6 [4E8 / IRQ7]

This item allows user to adjust serial port 6 address and IRQ.

2.2.6 USE Device Setting

!USB 1.0 Controller

Select “Enabled” if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller

and you have USB peripherals. The choices are "Enabled" and "Disabled".

!USB 2.0 Controller

This entry is used to disable/enable the USB 2.0 controller only. The BIOS itself

may or may not have high-speed USB support. If the BIOS has high speed USB

support built in, the support will automatically turn on when a high speed device

is attached. The choices are "Enabled" or "Disabled".

!USB Operation Mode

Set the USB 2.0 controller to Hi Speed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps).

!USB Keyboard / Mouse Function

Select Enabled. if you plan to use a USB keyboard/Mouse. The choices are

"Enabled" and "Disabled".

!USB Storage Function

Select "Enabled" if you plan to use an external USB storage device to boot the

system under DOS mode. The choices are "Enabled" and "Disabled".

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2.2.7 Power Management Setup

!PCI Express PM Function

This allows you to enable or disable system wake up via PCI Express PME

(Power Management Event).

!Power-Supply Type [ATX]

This item allows user to set power-supply type, ATX or AT mode.

!ACPI Function [Enabled]

This item defines the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management)

feature that makes hardware status information available to the operating sys-

tem, and communicate PC and system devices for improving the power man-

agement.

!ACPI Suspend Type [S3 (STR)]

This item allows user to select sleep state when suspend.

!Run VGA BIOS if S3 Resume [Auto]

This item allows system to reinitialize VGA BIOS after system resume from

ACPI S3 mode.

Note! Use this "Power Management Setup" screen to configure the system for

most effective power management while still operating in a manner con-

sistent with intended computer use.

S1(POS) The suspend mode is equivalent to a software power down;

S3(STR) The system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to

the system memory.

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!Power Management [User Defined]

This item allows user to select system power saving mode.

!Video Off Method [DPMS]

This item allows user to determine the manner is which the monitor is blanked.

!Video Off In Suspend [Yes]

This item allows user to turn off Video when the system enters suspend mode.

!Suspend Type [Stop Grant]

This item allows user to determine the suspend type.

!Modem use IRQ [3]

This item allows user to determine the IRQ which the MODEM can use.

!Suspend Mode [Disabled]

Shows the time of system inactivity before all devices except the CPU will be

shut off.

!HDD Power Down Mode [Disabled]

This item allows user to determine the time of system inactivity, the hard disk

drive will be powered down.

!Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off]

This item allows user to define function of power button.

!PWRON After PWR-Fail [ON/Off/Former-Sts]

Use this to set up the system after power failure. The “Off” setting keeps the sys-

tem powered off after power failure, the “On” setting boots up the system after

failure, and the “Former-Sts” returns the system to the status before power fail-

ure.

!PowerOn by LAN [Enabled]

This item allows users to power on the system via LAN. The choices are

“Enabled” and “Disabled”.

!PowerOn by Modem [Enabled]

This item allows users to power on the system by Modem. The choices are

“Enabled” and “Disabled”.

!USB KB Wake_Up From S3 [Disabled]

This item allows user to set USB keyboard wake up system from S3 Enable or

Disable.

!PowerOn by Alarm [Disabled]

The choices are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. If enabled, the fields that follow indi-

cate dates and times of alarm settings.

Min Saving Minimum power management. Suspend Mode=1 hr.

Max Saving Maximum power management. Suspend Mode=1 min.

User Define Allows user to set each mode individually. Suspend Mode= Dis-

abled or 1 min ~1 hr.

V/H SYNC+Blank This option will cause system to turn off vertical and horizontal syn-

chronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.

Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.

DPMS Initial display power management signaling.

Instant-Off Press power button then Power off instantly.

Delay 4 Sec Press power button 4 sec. to Power off.

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2.2.8 PnP/PCI Configurations

!Reset Configuration Data [Disabled]

The default is Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration

Data (ESCD) if you have installed a new add-on card, and system configuration

is in such a state that the OS cannot boot, enable this.

!Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)]

The commands here are “Auto(ESCD)” or “Manual”. Choosing “Manual”

requires you to choose resources from the following sub-menu. ”Auto(ESCD)”

automatically configures all of the boot and Plug and Play devices, but you must

be using Windows 95 or above.

!Maximum Payload Size [128]

This allows you to set the maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices.

2.2.9 PC Health Status

!ACPI Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]

The system will shut down automatically if the CPU temperature goes over the

selected setting.

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Chapter 2 BIOS Operation

!CPU Warning Temperature

The system will give an automatic warning if the CPU temperature goes over the

selected setting.

!Current System Temperature

This shows you the current temperature of system.

!Current CPU Temperature

This shows the current CPU temperature.

!VCORE and Other Voltages

This shows the voltage of VCORE, +12 V, +3 V, +5 V, VBAT (V), and 5 VSB (V).

2.2.10 Load Setup Defaults

2.2.11 Set Password

Note! Load Setup Defaults loads the default system values directly from ROM.

If the stored record created by the Setup program should ever become

corrupted (and therefore unusable), these defaults will load automati-

cally when you turn the AIMB-258 Series system on.

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To Establish Password

1. Choose the Set Password option from the CMOS Setup Utility main menu and

press <Enter>.

2. When you see “Enter Password”, enter the desired password and press

<Enter>.

3. At the “Confirm Password” prompt, retype the desired password, then press

<Enter>.

4. Select Save to CMOS and EXIT, type <Y>, then <Enter>.

To Change Password

1. Choose the Set Password option from the CMOS Setup Utility main menu and

press <Enter>.

2. When you see “Enter Password”, enter the existing password and press

<Enter>.

3. You will see “Confirm Password”. Type it again, and press <Enter>.

4. Select Set Password again, and at the “Enter Password” prompt, enter the new

password and press <Enter>.

5. At the “Confirm Password” prompt, retype the new password, and press

<Enter>.

6. Select Save to CMOS and EXIT, type <Y>, then <Enter>.

To Disable Password

1. Choose the Set Password option from the CMOS Setup Utility main menu and

press <Enter>.

2. When you see “Enter Password”, enter the existing password and press

<Enter>.

3. You will see “Confirm Password”. Type it again, and press <Enter>.

4. Select Set Password again, and at the “Enter Password” prompt, please don’t

enter anything; just press <Enter>.

5. At the “Confirm Password” prompt, again, don’t type in anything; just press

<Enter>.

6. Select Save to CMOS and EXIT, type <Y>, then <Enter>.

Note! To enable this feature, you should first go to the Advanced BIOS Fea-

tures menu, choose the Security Option, and select either Setup or Sys-

tem, depending on which aspect you want password protected. Setup

requires a password only to enter Setup. System requires the password

either to enter Setup or to boot the system. A password may be at most

8 characters long.

Chapter 3

3Chipset Software

Install Utility

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3.1 Before you Begin

To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display device drivers and utility soft-

ware, you should read the instructions in this chapter carefully before you begin. The

device drivers for the AIMB-258 board are located on the software installation CD.

The auto-run function of the driver CD will guide you to the utilities and device drivers

required for a Windows system. The Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility is not

required on any systems running Windows NT 4.0. Updates are provided via Service

Packs from Microsoft®.

Before you begin, it is important to note that most display drivers need to have the

relevant software application already installed in the system prior to installing the

enhanced display drivers. In addition, many of the installation procedures assume

that you are familiar with both the relevant software applications and operating sys-

tem commands. Review the relevant operating system commands and the pertinent

sections of your application software's user's manual before performing the installa-

tion.

3.2 Introduction

The Intel® Chipset Software Installation utility installs to the target system the Win-

dows INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will

be configured. This is needed for the proper functioning of the following features:

!Core PCI and ISA PnP services

!IDE Ultra ATA 100/66/33 and Serial ATA interface support

!USB 1.1/2.0 support

!Identification of Intel® chipset components in the Device Manager

!Integrates superior video features. These include filtered sealing of 720 pixel

DVD content, and MPEG-2 motion compensation for software DVD

Note! The files on the software installation CD are compressed. Do not

attempt to install the drivers by copying the files manually. You must use

the supplied SETUP program to install the drivers

Note! This utility is used for the following versions of Windows system, and it

has to be installed before installing all the other drivers:

Windows XP

Windows Vista

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Chapter 3 Chipset Software Install Utility

3.3 Windows Vista/XP Driver Setup

Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. You can see the driver folders

items. Move the mouse cursor over the folder "Drv_INF". In Drv_INF folder, you can

click "infinst_autol.exe" to complete the implement of the driver.

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Chapter 4

4VGA Setup

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4.1 Introduction

The Intel GM45 integrated graphics controller provides an analog display port. You

need to install the VGA driver to enable the function.

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD: Incorporating the latest Microsoft*

DirectX*10 support capabilities and Shader Model 4.0 features., it allows software

developers to create lifelike environments and characters. Dual independent display,

enhanced display modes for widescreen flat panels, and optimized 3D support

deliver an intense and realistic visual experience without requiring a separate graph-

ics card. @ 75 Hz refresh rate) and Intel GMA 4500MHD provides Intel® Clear Video

Technology, and graphics core speeds up to 533 MHz improve graphics and 3D ren-

dering performance, and enable high-definition video playback.

4.2 Windows Vista/XP Driver Setup

Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. In a few seconds, the software

installation main menu appears, as shown in the following figure.

The following installation procedure is for Windows XP. For other operating systems,

please do a manual installation.

Move the mouse cursor over the folder "Drv_VGA". In Drv_VGA folder, you can click

Installshield Wizard under folders named Vista, Vista64, XP64, or XP to automatically

complete driver installation.

Note! Before installing this driver, make sure the CSI utility has been installed

in your system. See Chapter 3 for information on installing the CSI util-

ity.

Chapter 5

5LAN Configuration

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5.1 Introduction

The AIMB-258 features single/dual Gigabit Ethernet network interface. With the

Realtek RTL8111C GbE controller designed-in, AIMB-258 implements the PCI

Express host interface (PCI-E X1) in LAN connection with the maximum throughput

of 2Gbps for heavy-duty industrial network application.

5.2 Features

Integrated 10/100/100 BASE-T transceiver

1. 10/100/1000 BASE-T triple-speed MAC

2. High-speed RISC core with 24-KB cache

3. On-chip voltage regulation

4. Supporting Wake-on-LAN (WOL) function

5. PCI Express X1 host interface

5.3 Installation

The AIMB-258's Realtek RTL8111C Gigabit integrated controller supports all major

network operating systems. However, the installation procedure varies with different

operating systems. In the following sections, refer to the one that provides driver

setup procedure for the operating system you are using.

5.4 Windows Vista/XP Driver Setup (Realtek

RTL8111C)

Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. Select the Drv_LAN folder.

Note! Before installing the LAN drivers, make sure the CSI utility has been

installed on your system. See Chapter 3 for information on installing the

CSI utility.

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Chapter 5 LAN Configuration

Select the subdirectory based OS version; install the appropriate LAN driver.

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Appendix A

AProgramming the

Watchdog Timer

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A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer

The AIMB-258's watchdog timer can be used to monitor system software operation

and take corrective action if the software fails to function after the programmed

period. This section describes the operation of the watchdog timer and how to pro-

gram it.

A.1.1 Watchdog timer overview

The watchdog timer is built into the super I/O controller W83627UHG. It provides the

following functions for user programming:

!Can be enabled and disabled by user's program.

!Timer can be set from 1 to 255 seconds or 1 to 255 minutes.

!Generates an interrupt or resets signal if the software fails to reset the timer

after time-out.

A.1.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer

The I/O port address of the watchdog timer is 2E(hex) and 2F(hex).

2E (hex) is the address port. 2F(hex) is the data port.

You must first assign the address of register by writing address value into address

port 2E(hex), then write/read data to/from the assigned register through data port 2F

(hex).

Unlock W83627UHG Select register of watchdog timer Enable the function 0 the watchdog timer Use the function of the watchdog timer LJ. Lock W83627U HG

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Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers

Address of register (2E) Attribute

Read/Write Value (2F) and description

87 (hex) - Write this address to I/O address port 2E

(hex) twice to unlock the W83627UHG

07 (hex) write Write 08 (hex) to select register of

watchdog timer.

30 (hex) write Write 01 (hex) to enable the function of

the watchdog timer. Disabled is set as

default.

F5 (hex) write Set seconds or minutes as units for the

timer.

Write 0 to bit 3: set second as counting unit. [default]

Write 1 to bit 3: set minute as counting unit.

F6 (hex) write 0: stop timer [default]

01~FF (hex): The amount of the count,

in seconds or minutes, depends on the

value set in register F5 (hex). This num-

ber decides how long the watchdog

timer waits for strobe before generating

an interrupt or reset signal. Writing a

new value to this register can reset the

timer to count with the new value.

F7 (hex) read/write Bit 6: Write 1 to enable keyboard to reset

the timer, 0 to disable.[default]

Bit 5: Write 1 to generate a timeout sig-

nal immediately and automatically

return to 0. [default=0]

Bit 4: Read status of watchdog timer, 1

means timer is ""time out""."

AA (hex) - Write this address to I/O port 2E (hex)

to lock the watchdog timer.2.

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A.1.3 Example Program

1. Enable watchdog timer and set 10 sec. as timeout interval

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock W83627UHG

Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer

Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; Set second as counting unit

Mov al,0f5h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

In al,dx

And al,not 08h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; Set timeout interval as 10 seconds and start counting

Mov al,0f6h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,10

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; lock W83627UHG

Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

2. Enable watchdog timer and set 5 minutes as timeout interval

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Mov dx,2eh ; unlock W83627UHG

Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

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;-----------------------------------------------------------

Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer

Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; Set minute as counting unit

Mov al,0f5h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

In al,dx

Or al,08h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; Set timeout interval as 5 minutes and start counting

Mov al,0f6h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,5

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; lock W83627UHG

Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

3. Enable watchdog timer to be reset by mouse

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Mov dx,2eh ; unlock W83627UHG

Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

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Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer

Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; Enable watchdog timer to be reset by mouse

Mov al,0f7h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

In al,dx

Or al,80h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; lock W83627UHG

Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

4. Enable watchdog timer to be reset by keyboard

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Mov dx,2eh ; unlock W83627UHG

Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer

Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; Enable watchdog timer to be strobed reset by keyboard

Mov al,0f7h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

In al,dx

Or al,40h

Out dx,al

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;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; lock W83627UHG

Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

5. Generate a time-out signal without timer counting

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Mov dx,2eh ; unlock W83627UHG

Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer

Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; Generate a time-out signal

Mov al,0f7h

Out dx,al ;Write 1 to bit 5 of F7 register

Inc dx

In al,dx

Or al,20h

Out dx,al

;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; lock W83627UHG

Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

Appendix B

BPin Assignments

00 CO on Table B.2: VGA Connector (VGA1A) Pln Slgnal Pln 1 RED 9 2 GREEN 1O 3 BLUE 11 4 N10 12 5 GND 13 6 GND 14 7 GND 15 8 GND B.3 DVI Connector (VGA1 B) AIME-258 User Manual 64

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B.1 USB Connector (USB56,USB78)

B.2 VGA Connector (VGA1A)

B.3 DVI Connector (VGA1B)

Table B.1: USB5/USB6 Connector (USB56)

Pin USB1 Signal Pin USB2 Signal

1+5 V 2+5 V

3 LP5- 4 LP5+

5 LP5+ 6 LP5-

7 GND 8 GND

9NC 10GND

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Table B.2: VGA Connector (VGA1A)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1RED 9VCC

2 GREEN 10 GND

3BLUE 11N/C

4N/C 12SDAT

5 GND 13 H-SYNC

6 GND 14 V-SYNC

7GND 15SCLK

8GND

10 6

Table B.3: DVI Connector (VGA1B)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1RED 11NC

2 GREEN 12 VGADATA

3 BLUE 13 VHSYNC

4 N/C 14 VVSYNC

5 GND 15 VGACLK

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B.4 RS-232 Serial Port (COM1~COM2)

6GND 16GND

7GND 17GND

8GND

9+5V_VGA

10 GND

Table B.3: DVI Connector (VGA1B)

Table B.4: RS-232 Serial Port (COM1~COM2)

Pin Signal

1 DCD/TX_422N/TX_485N

2 RXD/TX_422P/TX_485P

3 TXD/RX_422P

4 DTR/RX_422N

5GND

6DSR

7RTS

8CTS

9 RRI

COMLMDCD D O COM3J¢DSR COM3_SI'N 00 COM3 #RTS COM3_SOUT O O COM3JC1'S COMSJfDTR O O COMSJCRI GND 0 0 GND COM4_#DCD O O COM4_#DSR COM4_S O O COM4J¢RTS COM4_SOUT O O COMAJCF S COM4JDTR O O COMAJCRI GND 0 0 GND COMSJIDCD O O OM5_#DSR COM5_STN 0 O COMSJCRTS COM5_SOUT O O COM5JC1'S COMSJDTR 0 O COMSJRI GND 0 0 GND COM6_#DCD 0 O COMéthSR COM6_SIN O O COMGJCRTS COMELSCIUT O O COMGJCI‘ S COMG #DTR OO COMG #RI GND 0 0 GND

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B.5 RS-232 Serial Port (COM3 ~ COM6)

Table B.5: RS-232 Serial Port (COM23)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 COM3_#DCD 2 COM3_#DSR

3 COM3_SIN 4 COM3_#RTS

5 COM3_SOUT 6 COM3_#CTS

7 COM3_#DTR 8 COM3_#RI

9GND 10GND

11 COM4_#DCD 12 COM4_#DSR

13 COM4_SIN 14 COM4_#RTS

15 COM4_SOUT 16 COM4_#CTS

17 COM4_#DTR 18 COM4_#RI

19 GND 20 GND

21 COM5_#DCD 22 COM5_#DSR

23 COM5_SIN 24 COM5_#RTS

25 COM5_SOUT 26 COM5_#CTS

27 COM5_#DTR 28 COM5_#RI

29 GND 30 GND

31 COM6_#DCD 32 COM6_#DSR

33 COM6_SIN 34 COM6_#RTS

35 COM6_SOUT 36 COM6_#CTS

37 COM6_#DTR 38 COM6_#RI

39 GND 40 GND

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Appendix B Pin Assignments

B.6 PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Connector (KBMS1)

B.7 CPU Fan Power Connector (CPUFAN1)

Table B.6: PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Connector (KBMS1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 KB DATA 2 NC

7MS DATA 6NC

3GND 8NC

4VCC 9GND

5 KB CLOCK 10 VCC

11 MS CLOCK 12 NC

12 11

10 9

Table B.7: CPU Fan Power Connector (CPUFAN1)

Pin Signal

1GND

2+12 V

3DEC

#01034 DO 00 OO 00 WGAN

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B.8 Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP3)

You can use an LED to indicate when the single board computer is on. Pin 1 of JFP3

supplies the LED's power, and Pin 3 is the ground.

B.9 HDD LED and External Speaker

Connector(JFP2/HDD LED and SPEAKER)

The single board computer has its own buzzer. You can also connect it to the external

speaker on your computer chassis.

Table B.8: Power LED and Keylock Connector (JFP3)

Pin Function

1 LED power (+5 V)

2NC

3GND

4 KEYLOCK#

5GND

Table B.9: External Speaker Connector (JFP2/SPEAKER)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 SPK+ 2 HDDLED+

3 NC 4 HDDLED-

5 SPK_IN 6 SMB_DAATA

7 SPK- 8 SMB_CLK

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Appendix B Pin Assignments

B.10 ATX Soft Power Switch and Reset Connector

(JFP1/ PWR-SW and RESET)

B.11 Audio Front Panel Connector (FPAUD1)

Table B.10: Audio Front Panel Connector (JFP1/ RESET)

Pin Signal

1PWR_BTN#

2GND

3 RESET

4GND

Table B.11: Audio front panel connector (FPAUD1)

1 MIC-IN 2 GND

3 MIC_VCC 4 VCC

5 LRR 6 LOUT_R

7 JDO 8 NC

9 LRL 10 LOUT_L

DO 00 OO 00 00 OO 00 00 OO 00

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B.12 GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1)

Table B.12: GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 DIO_GP20 2 DIO_GP10

3 DIO_GP21 4 DIO_GP11

5 DIO_GP22 6 DIO_GP12

7 DIO_GP23 8 DIO_GP13

9DIO_GP24 10DIO_GP14

11 DIO_GP25 12 DIO_GP15

13 DIO_GP26 14 DIO_GP16

15 DIO_GP27 16 DIO_GP17

17 SMBCLK_PCI 18 SMBDATA_PCI

19 GND 20 VCC5_DIO

17 18

19 20

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Appendix B Pin Assignments

B.13 LVDS Connector (LVDS1)

Table B.13: LVDS Connector (LVDS1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 VDDSAFE_1 2 VDDSAFE_2

3 GND_1 4 GND_7

5 VDDSAFE_3 6 VDDSAFE_4

7OD0- 8 ED0-

9OD0+ 10ED0+

11 GND_2 12 GND_8

13 OD1- 14 ED1-

15 OD1+ 16 ED1+

17 GND_3 18 GND_9

19 OD2- 20 ED2-

21 OD2+ 22 ED2+

23 GND_4 24 GND_10

25 OCK- 26 ECK-

27 OCK+ 28 ECK+

29 GND_5 30 GND_11

31 DDC_CLK 32 DDC_DAT

33 GND_6 34 GND_12

35 OD3- 36 ED3-

37 OD3+ 38 ED3+

39 HPLG 40 VCON

2438

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B.14 LVDS Power Jumper (J1)

*default setting

B.15 LVDS Invert (VP1)

Table B.14: LVDS Power Jumper (J1)

Pin Signal

1 VCC3

2 VDD_LCD

3VCC

*3.3V

Voltage Jumper Setting

Table B.15: LVDS Invert (VP1)

Pin Signal

1 VCC12

2GND

3 BKLTEN

4 VBR

5VCC

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Appendix B Pin Assignments

B.16 System I/O Ports

B.17 DMA Channel Assignments

Table B.16: System I/O Ports

Addr. range (Hex) Device

000-01F DMA controller

020-021 Interrupt controller 1, master

022-023 Chipset address

040-05F 8254 timer

060-06F 8042 (keyboard controller)

070-07F Real-time clock, non-maskable interrupt (NMI)

mask

080-09F DMA page register

0A0-0BF Interrupt controller 2

0C0-0DF DMA controller

0F0 Clear math co-processor

0F1 Reset math co-processor

0F8-0FF Math co-processor

1F0-1F8 Fixed disk

200-207 Game I/O

290-29F On-board hardware monitor

2F8-2FF Serial port 2

300-31F Prototype card

360-36F Reserved

380-38F SDLCm bisynchronous 2

3A0-3AF Bisynchronous 1

3C0-3CF Reserved

3D0-3DF Color/graphics monitor adapter

3F0-3F7 Diskette controller

3F8-3FF Serial port 1

3E8-3EF Serial port3

2E8-2EF Serial port4

4F8-4FF Serial port5

4E8-4EF Serial port6

Table B.17: DMA Channel Assignments

Channel Function

0 Available

1 Available

2 Floppy disk (8-bit transfer)

3 Available

4 Cascade for DMA controller 1

5 Available

6 Available

7 Available

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B.18 Interrupt Assignments

B.19 1st MB Memory Map

Table B.18: Interrupt Assignments

Priority Interrupt# Interrupt Source

1 NMI Parity error detected

2 IRQ0 Interval timer

3 IRQ1 Keyboard

- IRQ2 Interrupt from controller 2 (cascade)

4 IRQ8 Real-time clock

5 IRQ9 Cascaded to INT 0A (IRQ 2)

6 IRQ10 Available

7 IRQ11 Available

8 IRQ12 PS/2 mouse

9 IRQ13 INT from co-processor

10 IRQ14 Primary IDE Channel

12 IRQ3 Serial communication port 2/4

13 IRQ4 Serial communication port 1/3

14 IRQ5 Serial communication port 5

15 IRQ6 Diskette controller (FDC)

16 IRQ7 Serial communication port 6

Table B.19: 1st MB Memory Map

Addr. range (Hex) Device

E0000h - FFFFFh BIOS

CC000h - DFFFFh Unused

C0000h - CBFFFh VGA BIOS

A0000h - BFFFFh Video Memory

00000h - 9FFFFh Base memory

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Appendix B Pin Assignments

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