AIMB-350
Socket 478 Embedded ATX/
Micro ATX for Multimedia Appli-
cations
User Manual
AIMB-350 User Manual ii
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This manual is for the AIMB-350.
Part No.2006035010 1st Edition
Dec. 2005
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Packing List
Before you begin installing your board, please make sure that the follow-
ing materials have been shipped:
• 1 AIMB-350 all-in one single board computer
• 1 startup manual
• 1 CD-ROM or disks for utility, drivers, and manual (in PDF format)
• 1 UDMA/66 IDE flat cable p/n:1701400452
• 1 COM2(W/485/422)cable p/n:1701140201
• 1 DMA/33 IDE 40 to 44pin IDE flat cable p/n:1701440350
• 1 I/O shield p/n:1960001955
• 4 COM port cable kit 18CM p/n:1701400181
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or
sales representative immediately.
Optional Items:
• 1 USB cable (2.54mm) p/n:1700000719
• 1 DVI cable p/n:1700000410
• 1 FDD cable p/n:1701340700
• 1 SATA cable p/n:1700001054
• 1 P4 CPU FAN p/n:1750000069
• 1 COM3.4 cable 20pin (22CM) cable p/n:1701200220
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Model No. List Description
AIMB-350F-00A1 SKT 478 Pentium M SBC w/8USB/2LAN/
4COM/2PCIX/1PCI
AIMB-350G-00A1 SKT 478 Pentium M SBC w/8USB/
2GigaLAN/4COM/1PCIX/1PCI
AIMB-350L-00A1 SKT 478 Pentium M SBC w/4USB/1LAN/
4COM/1PCIX
Additional Information and Assistance
Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com where you can find
the latest information about the product.
Step 1. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus-
tomer service center for technical support if you need additional
assistance. Please have the following information ready before
you call:
• Product name and serial number
• Description of your peripheral attachments
• Description of your software (operating system, version, application
software, etc.)
• A complete description of the problem
• The exact wording of any error messages
Part Number AIMB-350F-00A1 AIMB-350L-00A1 AIMB-350G-00A1
Form factor EmbATX EmbATX MicroATX
LAN 2x 10/100 1x 10/100 2x Giga
USB 8ports 4ports 8ports
Display support CRT/LVDS/TTL/DVI/TV out CRT/LVDS CRT/LVDS/TTL/DVI/
TV-out
SATA 2 2 2
COM 4 ports 4 ports 4 ports
Mini PCI V V V
CF V V V
Expansion slot 2 x PCI-X, 1x PCI 1x PCI-X, 1x PCI 1x PCI-X, 1x PCI
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FCC
This device complies with the requirements in
part 15 of the FCC rules: Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
2. 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 digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim-
its are designed to provide 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 commu-
nications. Operation 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 regulations and therefore,
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Caution!
Achtung!
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 equiv-
alent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufac-
turer’s instructions.
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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ........................................2
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ............................................................................. 2
1.3 Specifications .................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Standard SBC Functions................................................. 3
1.3.2 Display Interface............................................................. 4
1.3.3 DVI ................................................................................. 4
1.3.4 Solid State Disk .............................................................. 4
1.3.5 PCI bus Ethernet interface .............................................. 4
1.3.6 Mechanical and Environmental ...................................... 4
1.4 Board layout: dimensions.................................................. 5
Chapter 2 Installation ........................................................8
2.1 Jumpers.............................................................................. 8
2.2 Connectors......................................................................... 8
2.3 Locating Connectors (component side)........................... 10
2.4 Locating Connectors (solder side)................................... 11
2.5 Setting Jumpers ............................................................... 12
2.6 USB Controller Power Select (JP2) ................................ 13
2.7 USB Wake-up Function (JP3)......................................... 13
2.8 Front Panel Connector (JP4) ........................................... 13
2.9 COM Ports Ring and Voltage (JP5)................................ 14
2.10 COM Ports Ring and COM2 (RS232/422/485)(JP6)...... 14
2.11 SM BUS Power Select (JP7)........................................... 15
2.12 PCI-X Socket Clock Set (JP8 & JP11)............................ 15
2.13 PCI-X Slot Power Select (JP9)........................................ 15
2.14 DVO or AGP Alternative Setting (JP10) ........................ 16
2.15 Clear CMOS.................................................................... 16
2.16 Installing DIMMs............................................................ 16
2.17 ATX power control connector (ATX1)........................... 17
2.18 Printer port connector (CN3)........................................... 17
2.19 CompactFlash Card Socket ............................................. 17
2.19.1 CompactFlash(CN16) ................................................... 17
2.20 Floppy drive connector (CN20) ...................................... 17
2.20.1 Connecting the floppy drive ......................................... 18
2.21 IDE connector(CN17,CN18)........................................... 18
2.21.1 Connecting the hard drive............................................. 18
2.22 VGA/LVDS interface connections.................................. 19
2.22.1 CRT display connector (CN1) ..................................... 19
2.22.2 LVDS LCD panel connector(CN11,VCN1)................. 19
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2.22.3 LCD inverter connector(CN8) ...................................... 19
2.22.4 DVI connector (CN12) ................................................. 20
2.23 USB connectors (CN6,CN7,CN13,CN14)...................... 20
2.24 Ethernet configuration..................................................... 20
2.24.1 LAN connector (CN6,CN7).......................................... 20
2.24.2 Network boot ................................................................ 20
2.25 Front Panel Connector (JP4) ........................................... 21
2.25.1 Reset (Pin13&Pin14) ................................................... 21
2.25.2 HDD LED (Pin1&Pin2)................................................ 21
2.25.3 Power LED (Pin 3 & Pin 4) .......................................... 21
2.25.4 Suspend LED (Pin 5 & Pin 6)....................................... 21
2.25.5 Power Button (Pin 9 & Pin10)...................................... 21
2.26 COM port connector (CN2,CN21,CN22) ....................... 21
2.27 MINI PS/2, KB/Mouse connector (CN5)........................ 22
2.28 Audio Connector (CN4) .................................................. 22
2.29 DIO connector (CN23)................................................... 22
2.30 SATA Connector (SA1, SA2)........................................ 22
2.31 CD-In Connector (CN9).................................................. 22
2.32 Internal Speaker Connector (CN10)................................ 23
2.33 SIR Connector (CN15).................................................... 23
2.34 SM Bus Connector (CN19) ............................................. 23
2.35 System and CPU FAN Conn. (FAN1 and FAN2) .......... 23
2.36 AGP,PCI, PCI-X Conn(AGP1, PCI1, PCIX1, PCIX2) .. 23
Chapter 3 Software Configuration .................................26
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 26
3.2 VGA display firmware configuration ............................. 26
Figure 3.1:VGA setup screen........................................ 27
3.3 Connectors to Standard LCDs......................................... 27
3.3.1 AU M170EG01(1280 x1024 LVDS LCD)................... 28
Table 3.1:Connections to LCD/Flat Panel (CN15)....... 28
Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup.........................................30
4.1 System test and initialization........................................... 30
4.1.1 System configuration verification................................. 30
4.2 Award BIOS setup .......................................................... 31
4.2.1 Entering setup .............................................................. 31
Figure 4.1:BIOS setup program initial screen .............. 31
4.2.2 Standard CMOS Features setup.................................... 32
Figure 4.2:Standard CMOS Features setup .................. 32
4.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features setup .................................... 33
Figure 4.3:Advanced BIOS Features setup................... 33
4.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features setup ................................. 34
Figure 4.4:Advanced Chipset Features setup ............... 34
4.2.5 Integrated Peripherals ................................................... 35
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Figure 4.5:Integrated Peripherals.................................. 35
4.2.6 Power Management Setup ............................................ 36
Figure 4.6:Power Management Setup........................... 36
4.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................ 37
Figure 4.7:PnP/PCI Configurations .............................. 37
4.2.8 PC Health Status ........................................................... 38
Figure 4.8:PC Health Status.......................................... 38
4.2.9 Frequency/Voltage Control........................................... 39
Figure 4.9:Frequency/Voltage Control ......................... 39
4.2.10 Load Optimized Defaults.............................................. 40
Figure 4.10:Load BIOS defaults screen........................ 40
4.2.11 Set Password ................................................................. 40
Figure 4.11:Set password.............................................. 41
4.2.12 Save & Exit Setup......................................................... 42
Figure 4.12:Save to CMOS and EXIT.......................... 42
4.2.13 Exit Without Saving...................................................... 43
Figure 4.13:Quit without saving ................................... 43
Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup ............................................46
5.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 46
5.1.1 Chipset .......................................................................... 46
5.1.2 Display memory............................................................ 46
5.1.3 Display types................................................................. 46
5.2 Installation of the SVGA Driver ..................................... 47
5.2.1 Installation for Windows 2000/XP ............................... 47
5.3 Further Information......................................................... 50
Chapter 6 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface...........................52
6.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 52
6.2 Installation of Ethernet driver ......................................... 52
6.2.1 Installation Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbps Intel 82551) for
Windows XP ....................................................................53
6.2.2 Installation Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Mbps intel
82541) for Windows XP...................................................56
Chapter 7 Audio Setup.....................................................62
7.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 62
7.2 Driver installation............................................................ 62
7.2.1 Before you begin.......................................................... 62
7.2.2 Windows XP driver ..................................................... 62
Appendix A Programming GPIO & Watchdog Timer ....66
A.1 Supported GPIO Register................................................ 66
A.1.1 GPIO Registers ............................................................. 66
A.1.2 GPIO Example program-1 ............................................ 67
Appendix B Pin Assignments ............................................72
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B.1 CRT Connector (CN1) .................................................... 72
Table B.1:CRT Connector (CN1)................................. 72
B.2 COM1 Connector(CN2).................................................. 72
Table B.2:COM1 Connector (CN2).............................. 72
B.3 LPT1 Connector(CN3).................................................... 73
Table B.3:Primary IDE connector (CN3)..................... 73
B.4 Audio Connector (CN4) .................................................. 74
Table B.4:Audio Connector (CN4)............................... 74
B.5 Keyboard + PS/2 Mouse Connector (CN5) .................... 74
Table B.5:Keyboard + PS/2 Mouse Connector (CN5) . 74
B.6 LAN2 USB3/4 Connector (CN6).................................... 75
Table B.6:LAN2 USB3/4 Connector (CN6)................. 75
B.7 LAN1 USB1/2 Connector(CN7)..................................... 76
Table B.7:LAN1 USB1/ 2 Connector(CN7)................. 76
B.8 LCD/LVDS INVERTER Connector(CN8)..................... 76
Table B.8:LCD/LVDS INVERTER Connector(CN8) . 76
B.9 CD-IN Connector (CN9)................................................. 77
Table B.9:CD-IN Connector (CN9).............................. 77
B.10 Internal Speaker Connector (CN10)................................ 77
Table B.10:Internal Speaker Connector(CN10) ........... 77
B.11 LCD Connector(CN11)................................................... 78
Table B.11:LCD Connector (CN11)............................. 78
B.12 DVI Connector (CN12)................................................... 79
Table B.12:DVI Connector(CN12)............................... 79
B.13 USB5/6/USB7/8 Connector (CN13, CN14).................... 80
Table B.13:USN5/6/USB7/8 Connector(CN13,CN14) 80
B.14 SIR Connector (CN15).................................................... 80
Table B.14:SIR Connector(CN15) ............................... 80
B.15 Compact Flash Connector(CN16)................................... 81
Table B.15:Compact Flash Connector(CN16).............. 81
B.16 Primary IDE Connector(CN17) ...................................... 82
Table B.16:Primary IDE Connector(CN17) ................. 82
B.17 Secondary Slave IDE Connector(CN18)......................... 83
Table B.17:Secondary Slave IDE Connector(CN18) ... 83
B.18 SM BUS Connector(CN19) ............................................ 84
Table B.18:SM BUS Connector(CN19) ....................... 84
B.19 FDD Connector (CN20) .................................................. 84
Table B.19:FDD Connector (CN20)............................. 84
B.20 COM2 Connector (CN21)............................................... 85
Table B.20:COM2 Connector(CN21)........................... 85
B.21 COM3~4 Connector (CN22)........................................... 86
Table B.21:COM3~4 Connector (CN22) ..................... 86
B.22 Digital IO Connector (CN23).......................................... 87
Table B.22:Digital IO Connector (CN23) .................... 87
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B.23 TV OUT Connector(CN25) ............................................ 88
Table B.23:TV OUT Connector(CN25) ....................... 88
B.24 SATA Connector (SATA1/SATA2) ............................... 88
Table B.24:SATA Connector (SATA1/SATA2).......... 88
B.25 ATX Power Connector (ATX1)...................................... 89
Table B.25:ATX Power Connector (ATX1)................. 89
B.26 LVDS Connector (VCN1)............................................... 90
Table B.26:LVDS Connector (VCN1) ......................... 90
B.27 SYSTEM/CPU FAN Control Conn. (FAN1/FAN2)....... 91
Table B.27:SYSTEM/CPU FAN Control Connec-
tor(FAN1/FAN2)...............................................91
B.28 AGP SLOT (AGP1) ........................................................ 91
Table B.28:AGP SLOT (AGP1)................................... 91
B.29 PCI SLOT Connector (PCI1) .......................................... 94
Table B.29:PCI SLOT Connector (PCI1)..................... 94
B.30 PCIX SLOT Connector (PCIX1) .................................... 96
Table B.30:PCIX SLOT Connector (PCIX1) ............... 96
B.31 PCIX SLOT Connector (PCIX2) ................................... 99
Table B.31:PCIX SLOT Connector (PCIX2) ............... 99
Appendix C System Assignments ....................................104
C.1 System I/O Ports............................................................ 104
Table C.1:System I/O ports ........................................ 104
C.2 1st MB memory map..................................................... 105
Table C.2:1st MB memory map ................................. 105
C.3 DMA channel assignments............................................ 105
Table C.3:DMA channel assignments ........................ 105
C.4 Interrupt assignments .................................................... 106
Table C.4:Interrupt assignments ................................. 106
Appendix D Intel Speedstep Technology.........................108
D.1 Intel® Pentium® M SpeedStep instruction................... 108
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1 Chapter 1
1
General Information
This chapter gives background
information on the AIMB-350.
Sections include:
• Introduction
• Features
• Specifications
• Board layout and dimensions
CHAPTER
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Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
The AIMB-350 series is an Embedded ATX/Micro ATX form factor
(Socket 478) design for Intel Pentium® M processors with 400MHz FSB
and Intel’s 855GME and 6300ESB chipsets that support enhanced Intel
"SpeedStep" technology and Dynamic Video Memory Technology. For
maximum performance, AIMB-350 also supports two 200 PIN SODIMM
sockets for ECC DDR memory up to 2GB. These chipsets are specifically
for embedded computing and provide an optimized onboard integrated
graphics solution. "SpeedStep" technology intelligently focuses system
power where the CPU needs it and automatically regulates power usage
to preserve battery life.
This product uses Intel 855GME chipset for dual independent display.
AIMB-350F and AIMB-350L allow CRT+LVDS, DVI+LVDS,
CRT+DVI combinations. The dual independent display is suitable for
POS, Kiosks and multiple display applications.
There are 2 Ethernet interfaces that can be used; one LAN for communi-
cation and the other one for backup purposes.
Other onboard comprehensive peripherals include 2 EIDEs, 2 SATAs, up
to 6 USB 2.0, 4 serial ports (3x RS-232 and 1x RS-232/422/485), 1 FDD,
1 LPT, PS/2 Keyboard/mouse, watchdog timer, and a DIO interface. The
SSD solution supports Type I/II CompactFlash cards, and the standard
expansion interface includes PCI, PCI-X and miniPCI for user expansion
purposes.
AIMB-350 series are the best all-in-one embedded motherboards spe-
cifically designed for the embedded market.
1.2 Features
• Intel Pentium M/Celeron M 400MHz FSB Socket 478 uFCPGA2
Processor
• 0~60°C operating temperature
• Intel 855GME dual independent display (CRT+LVDS,
DVI+LVDS,CRT+DVI)
• Up to 2 x Gigabit LAN on board (AIMB-350G)
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• Supports 2 SATA
• AGP, PCI, PCI-X multiple expansion
• Supports 8 x USB2.0 port
• Option up to 2 Channel 36bits LVDS for LCD
• Supports 400 MHz Front Side Bus
• Supports 200 MHz, 266 MHz and 333 MHz ECC DDR SDRAM
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Standard SBC Functions
• CPU: Intel Pentium M/Celeron M 400 MHz FSB Socket 478 uFCPGA2
Processor (Up to Pentium M 2 GHz)
• System chipsets: Intel 855GME + 6300ESB
• BIOS: Award 4 Mbit Flash memory
• System memory: 200 pin DIMM x 2, support ECC double data rate
(DDR) 128 MB to 2 GB, accepts 128/256/512/1000 MB DDR 200/
266/333 DRAM
• 2nd cache memory: 1 or 2 MB on Pentium M processor, 512 MB on
Celeron M
• PCI interface: Supports PCI Rev 2.2 Specification at 33 MHz
• PCI-X interface: Supports PCI-X Rev 2.2 Specification at 66 MHz
• AGP interface: Support AGP 2.0 slot (1x/2x/4x)
• Enhanced IDE Interface: Supports two enhanced IDE channels. Pri-
mary channel supports ATA-100 mode; Secondary channel only
supports ATA-33 and PIO mode. CFC card occupies secondary
master
• Serial Ports: Four serial ports: COM1, COM3, COM4: RS-232,
COM2: RS-232/422/485
• Parallel Ports: one parallel port, support SPP/EPP/ECP
• Keyboard/Mouse Connector: Supports standard PC/AT Keyboard and
a PS/2 Mouse
• Power Management: Supports Power Saving Mode including Normal/
Standard/Suspend modes. APM 1.2 compliant.
• FDD interface: Support up to two FDD devices
• DIO interface: Supports 8 general purpose input/output ports
• Watchdog Timer: 0~255 Sec., System reset
• Expansion Interface: 4 x AGP, 32-bit PCI Slot and 64-bit PCI-X Slot,
support PCI 2.2
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• Battery: Lithium 3V/195 mAH
• USB: Up to 8 USB Intel 6300ESB ports, USB 2.0 compliant
• SATA: Intel 6300ESB supports data transfer rates up to 150 Mbyte/s,
support RAID 0.1
1.3.2 Display Interface
• Chipset: Intel 855GME
• Memory size: Optimized Shared Memory Architecture, supports up to
64 MB frame buffer using system memory
• Display modes:
CRT Modes: up to 2048 x 1536 at 75Hz;
LCD Modes: up to 1280 x 1024 at 85Hz
• LCD Interface: 2 Channel LVDS (up to 36-bit)
• LVD S: Hirose connector support dual channel LVDS panel, up to
UXGA panel resolution with frequency range from 25 MHz to 112-
MHz
1.3.3 DVI
• Chipset: Chrontel CH7009
• Drives a DVI display at a pixel rate of up to 165MHz, supporting
UXGA resolution displays
• DVI hot plug detection
• Compliant with DVI Specification 1.0
1.3.4 Solid State Disk
• Supports CompactFlash Type I/II disks
1.3.5 PCI bus Ethernet interface
• Chipset: Intel 82541GI (Gigabit), Intel 82551ER/82551QM(optional)
• Connection: onboard 2XRJ-45
• Interface: IEEE 802.3 z/ab(1000BASE-T) or IEEE 802.3u(100BASE-
T) protocol compatible
•
Boot ROM:
build-in-system (Supported by 82541GI and 82551QM
(optional))
1.3.6 Mechanical and Environmental
• Dimensions (L x W): 185 x 122 mm (7.3” x 4.8”)
• Power supply voltage: +5 V, +5V STB, +12V
• Power requirements:
Typical: +5V@2.91A, +12V@0.09A(Pentium M 1.6G, 256 MB
DDR333 with MPEG1)
Max: +5V@4.54A, +12V@0.13A(Pentium M 1.6G, 256 MB
DDR333 with HCT9.5)
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• Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140°F),operation
• Operating humidity: 0% ~ 90% Relative Humidity, Non condensing
1.4 Board layout: dimensions
Figure 1.1: Board layout: dimensions (component side)
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Figure 1.2: Board layout: dimensions (solder side)
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2
Installation
This chapter explains the setup procedures
of AIMB-350 hardware, including instruc-
tions on setting jumpers and connecting
peripherals, switches and indicators. Be
sure to read all safety precautions before
you begin the installation procedure.
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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Jumpers
The AIMB-350 has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your
system to suit your application. The table below lists the functions of the
various jumpers.
2.2 Connectors
Onboard connectors link the AIMB-350 to external devices such as LCD
Panels, LEDs, hard disk drives, a keyboard, or floppy drives. The table
below lists the function of each of the board’s connectors.
Table 2.1: Jumpers
Label Function
JP2 VIA-VT6212 USB Controller Power Select
JP3 VIA-VT6212 USB Controller Wake-Up Function Select
JP4 Front Panel Connector
JP5 COM Port 1~6 Voltage Select Connector
JP6 COM Port 1~6 Ring/COM2 (RS-232/422/485)Select Connec-
tor
JP7 SM Bus Connector Power Select
JP8 PCI-X Clock Select Connector
JP9 PCI-X VIO Power Select Connector
JP10 AGP/DVO Mode Select
JP11 PCI-X Clock Select Connector
JP12 CMOS Clear Jumper
Table 2.2: Connectors
Label Function
CN1 CRT Connector
CN2 COM1 Connector
CN3 LPT Connector
CN4 Audio Connector
CN5 KB/MS Connector
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CN6 LAN2+USB 3/4 Connector
CN7 LAN1+USB 1/2 Connector
CN8 Panel Inverter Connector
CN9 CD-IN Connector
CN10 Internal Speaker Connector
CN11 LCD Connector
CN12 DVI Connector
CN13 Internal USB 7/8 Port Connector
CN14 Internal USB 5/6 Port Connector
CN15 SIR Connector
CN16 CompactFlash Connector
CN17 Primary IDE Connector
CN18 Secondary IDE Connector
CN19 SM Bus Connector
CN20 Floppy Connector
CN21 COM2 Connector
CN22 COM3~6 Connector
CN23 Digital IO Connector
CN24 Mini PCI Connector
CN25 TV OUT Connector
SA1 SATA1 Connector
SA2 SATA2 Connector
ATX1 ATX Power Connector
VCN1 LVDS Connector
FAN1 SYSTEM FAN
FAN2 CPU FAN
AGP1 AGP SLOT
PCI1 PCI SLOT
PCIX1 PCIX1 SLOT
PCIX2 PCIX2 SLOT
Table 2.2: Connectors
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2.3 Locating Connectors (component side)
Figure 2.1: Jumper & Connector Locations
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2.4 Locating Connectors (solder side)
Figure 2.2: Connectors (component side)
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2.5 Setting Jumpers
You may configure your card to match the needs of your application by
setting jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electric cir-
cuit. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected
by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a
jumper, you connect the pins with the clip. To “open” a jumper, you
remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1, 2
and 3. In this case you would connect either pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:.
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your
application, contact your local distributor or sales representative before
you make any changes. Generally, you simply need a standard cable to
make most connections.
open closed closed 2-3
open closed closed 2-3
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2.6 USB Controller Power Select (JP2)
This jumper sets ALL USB ports to use 3.3V at anytime or 3.3V standby
power (3.3VSB) when the system is in sleep mode.
2.7 USB Wake-up Function (JP3)
Sets all the USB ports to wake-up or NOT wake-up during sleep mode.
2.8 Front Panel Connector (JP4)
*: LOW ACTIVE
Table 2.3: VIA-VT6212 USB Controller Power Select
Close pins Result
1-2 3.3v
2-3 3.3VSB
*: Default value 3.3VSB
Table 2.4: VIA-VT6212 USB Controller Wake-Up Function Select
Close pins Result
1-2 Enable
2-3 Disable
*: Default value Enable
Table 2.5: Front Panel Connector Type: Pin-Header 14-Pin 2.54mm
Pin Function Pin Function
7 3VSB(LAN_ACKLED) 8 LAN_ACKLED#
11 GND 12 PWRBTN#
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2.9 COM Ports Ring and Voltage (JP5)
*: LOW ACTIVE
2.10 COM Ports Ring and COM2 (RS232/422/485)(JP6)
Table 2.6: COM Ports Ring & Voltage Select Jumper
Pin Function Pin Function
1 VCC 2 VCC
3RI#1 4RI#2
5 +12V 6 +12V
7NC 8NC
9VCC 10VCC
11 RI#3 12 RI#4
13 +12V 14 +12V
15 NC 16 NC
17 VCC 18 VCC
19 RI#5 20 RI#6
21 +12V 22 +12V
Table 2.7: COM Ports Ring & COM2 (RS232/422/485)Select Jumper
Close Pins COM2
1-2 RXD485
3-4 RXD422
5-6 RXD232 (Default: Close)
7-8 RI#1(Default: Close)
9-10 RI#2(Default: Close)
11-12 RI#3(Default: Close)
13-14 RI#4(Default: Close)
15-16 RI#5(Default: Close)
17-18 RI#6(Default: Close)
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2.11 SM BUS Power Select (JP7)
This board can support client SMBUS 3.3V or 5V power when SM
BUS.had been connected.
2.12 PCI-X Socket Clock Set (JP8 & JP11)
This board can support PCI 33 MHz/66 MHz or PCI-X 66 MHz
2.13 PCI-X Slot Power Select (JP9)
With the jumper set can provide 3.3V or 5V to PCI-X add-on card.
Table 2.8: SM BUS Power Select
Close pins Result
1-2 3.3V (Default: CLOSE)
2-3 5V
*: Default value 3.3V
Table 2.9: PCI-X Clock Select Connector
JP8 Close pin JP11 Close pin Result
1-2 SHORT 1-2 SHORT(DEFAULT) PCI 33
1-2 OPEN (DEFAULT) 1-2 SHORT(DEFAULT) PCI 66
1-2 SHORT 1-2 OPEN PCI-X 66
*: Default value (OPEN)
Table 2.10: PCI-X VIO Select Connector
Close pins Result
1-2 3.3V
2-3 5V
*: Default value (5V)
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2.14 DVO or AGP Alternative Setting (JP10)
This board cannot support DVO and AGP at the same time. User can set
the DVO or AGP using this jumper setting.
2.15 Clear CMOS
Action to erase CMOS data.
This jumper is used to erase CMOS data (including the setting of date,
time and password) and reset system BIOS information.
The procedure for clearing CMOS is:
1. Turn off the system.
2. Short pin 1 and pin 2.
3. Turn on the system. The BIOS is now reset to its default setting.
2.16 Installing DIMMs
The procedure for installing DIMMs appears below. Please follow these
steps carefully.
1. Make sure that all power supplies to the system are switched off
2. Install the DIMM card. Install the DIMM so that its gold pins
Table 2.11: DVO /AGP
Close pins Result
1-2 OPEN (DVO) CLOSE (AGP)
*: Default value DVO (OPEN)
Warning! To avoid damaging the computer, always turn
off the power supply before setting “Clear
CMOS” Before turning on the power supply, set
the jumper back to “3.0V Battery On”.
Notes The modules can only fit into a socket one way.
The gold pins must point down into the DIMM
socket.
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point down into the DIMM socket.
3. Slip the DIMM module perpendicular into the socket, apply more pres-
sure until the clips fix the DIMM and socket securely.
4. Check to ensure that the DIMM is correctly seated and all con-
nector contacts touch. The DIMM should not move around in its
socket.
2.17 ATX power control connector (ATX1)
The AIMB-350 supports ATX power. ATX1 supplies main power (+5V,
+12V, 5VSB), and it is a 20-Pin power connector, w/Fixed Lock.
2.18 Printer port connector (CN3)
Normally, the parallel port is used to connect the card to a printer. The
AIMB-350 includes a multi-mode (ECP/EPP/SPP) parallel port accessed
via CN3 and a D-SUB 25-pin connector.
The parallel port interrupt channel is designated to be IRQ7.
You can select ECP/EPP DMA channel via BIOS setup.
2.19 CompactFlash Card Socket
The AIMB-350 provides a 50-pin socket for CompactFlash card type I/II.
2.19.1 CompactFlash(CN16)
The CompactFlash card occupies a secondary IDE channel which can be
enabled/disabled via the BIOS settings.
2.20 Floppy drive connector (CN20)
You can attach up to two floppy drives to the AIMB-350’s onboard con-
troller. You can use any combination of 5.25” (360 KB and 1.2 MB) and/
or 3.5” (720 KB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB) drives.
Important Make sure that the ATX power supply can take
at least a 10 mA load on the 5 V standby lead
(5VSB). If not, you may have difficulty power-
ing on your system.
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A 34-pin daisy-chain drive connector cable is required for a dual-drive
system. On one end of the cable is a 34-pin flat-cable connector. On the
other end are two sets of floppy disk drive connectors. Each set consists
of a 34-pin flat-cable connector (usually used for 3.5” drives) and a
printed-circuit board connector (usually used for 5.25” drives).
2.20.1 Connecting the floppy drive
1. Plug the 34-pin flat-cable connector into CN20. Make sure that the
red wire corresponds to pin one on the connector.
2. Attach the appropriate connector on the other end of the cable to
the floppy drive(s). You can use only one connector in the set. The
set on the end (after the twist in the cable) connects to the A: drive.
The set in the middle connects to the B: drive.
3. If you are connecting a 5.25” floppy drive, line up the slot in the
printed circuit board with the blocked-off part of the cable connec-
tor.
If you are connecting a 3.5” floppy drive, you may have trouble determin-
ing which pin is number one. Look for a number printed on the circuit
board indicating pin number one. In addition, the connector on the floppy
drive may have a slot. When the slot is up, pin number one should be on
the right. Check the documentation that came with the drive for more
information.
If you desire, connect the B: drive to the connectors in the middle of the
cable as described above.
In case you need to make your own cable, you can find the pin assign-
ments for the board’s connector in Appendix B.
2.21 IDE connector(CN17,CN18)
The AIMB-350 provides two IDE channels to which you can attach up to
four Enhanced Integrated Device Electronics hard disk drives or
CDROM to the AIMB-350’s internal controller. The AIMB-350's IDE
controller uses a PCI interface. This advanced IDE controller supports
faster data transfer, PIO Mode 3 or Mode 4, UDMA 33/66/100 mode.
2.21.1 Connecting the hard drive
Connecting drives is done in a daisy-chain fashion. It requires one of two
cables (not included in this package), depending on the drive size. 1.8"
and 2.5" drives need a 1 x 44-pin to 2 x 44-pin flat-cable connector. 3.5"
drives use a 1 x 44-pin to 2 x 40-pin connector.
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Wire number 1 on the cable is red or blue, and the other wires are gray.
1. Connect one end of the cable to CN17,CN18. Make sure that the
red (or blue) wire corresponds to pin 1 on the connector, which is
labeled on the board (on the right side).
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the Enhanced IDE hard drive,
with pin 1 on the cable corresponding to pin 1 on the hard drive.
(See your hard drive’s documentation for the location of the con-
nector.)
If desired, connect a second drive as described above.
Unlike floppy drives, IDE hard drives can connect to either end of the
cable. If you install two drives, you will need to set one as the master and
one as the slave by using jumpers on the drives. If you install only one
drive, set it as the master.
2.22 VGA/LVDS interface connections
The AIMB-350’s display interface can drive conventional CRT displays
and is capable of driving a wide range of LVDS flat panel displays as
well. The board has two display connectors: one for standard CRT VGA
monitors, and one for LVDS/DVI flat panel displays. AIMB-350 with
852GME can support dual independent displays like CRT+LVDS or
CRT+DVI.
2.22.1 CRT display connector (CN1)
CN1 is a standard 15-pin connector used for conventional CRT displays.
Users can drive a standard progressive scan analog monitor with pixel
resolution up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz. Pin assignments for CRT display
connector CN1 are detailed in Appendix B.
2.22.2 LVDS LCD panel connector(CN11,VCN1)
AIMB-350 uses the Intel 855GME to supports single or dual-channel
LVDS panels up to UXGA panel resolution with frequency range from 25
MHz to 112 MHz.
The display mode can be 2 channels (2 x 24bit) LVDS LCD panel dis-
plays Users can connector to either an 18, 24, 36 LVDS with VCN1 and
LCD with CN11.
2.22.3 LCD inverter connector(CN8)
The LCD inverter is connected to CN8 via a 5-pin connector to provide
+5V/+12V power.
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2.22.4 DVI connector (CN12)
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is the standard interface for high-perfor-
mance connection between PCs and Flat Panel Displays, Digital CRT dis-
plays, Projectors, and HDTV. AIMB-350 is able to drive a DVI connector
display at a pixel rate of up to 165MHz, supporting UXGA resolution dis-
plays and hot plug detection. DVI can connect with PCM-258 to have
standard DVI connector.
2.23 USB connectors (CN6,CN7,CN13,CN14)
The AIMB-350 board provides up to eight USB (Universal Serial Bus)
ports. This gives complete Plug and Play, and hot attach/detach for up to
127 external devices. The USB interfaces comply with USB specification
Rev. 2.0, and are fuse protected.
There are 4 USB connectors for external and 4 USB for internal use. The
4 external USBs are combine with LAN+2 USB in CN6 and CN7. The
internal USB interfaces are accessed through the 5 x 2-pin flat-cable con-
nectors, CN13 (USB7, 8) and CN14 (USB5, 6). You will need an adapter
cable if you use a standard USB connector. The adapter cable has a 5 x 2-
pin connector on one end and a USB connector on the other. The USB
interfaces can be disabled in the system BIOS setup.
2.24 Ethernet configuration
The AIMB-350 is equipped with two high performance 32-bit PCI-bus
Ethernet interfaces which are fully compliant with IEEE 802.3U 10/
100Mbps CSMA/CD standards. These are supported by all major net-
work operating systems.
The AIMB-640 supports 2 x 10/100Base-T or 2 x 1000Base-T Ethernet
connections with onboard RJ-45 connectors (CN6, CN7). AIMB-350M/
AIMB-350L series supports 10/100Base-T LAN, AIMB-350F series sup-
ports 1000Base-T LAN.
2.24.1 LAN connector (CN6,CN7)
10/100 or 1000 Base-T connects are standard RJ45 connectors on AIMB-
350.
2.24.2 Network boot
The Network Boot feature can be utilized by incorporating the Boot
ROM image files for the appropriate network operating system. The Boot
ROM BIOS files are included in the system BIOS, which is on the utility
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CD disc. Boot ROM function is supported by 82541GI and
82551QM(optional), 82551ER can not support this function.
2.25 Front Panel Connector (JP4)
Next is to install external switches to monitor and control AIMB-350.
These features are optional: install them only if necessary. JP4 is an 2 x 7
pin header, 180 degree, male. It provides connections for reset, power,
and hard disk indicator.
2.25.1 Reset (Pin13&Pin14)
If a reset switch is installed, it should be an open single pole switch.
Momentarily pressing the switch will activate a reset. The switch should
be rated for 10 mA, 5V.
2.25.2 HDD LED (Pin1&Pin2)
The HDD LED indicator for hard disk access is an active low signal (24
mA sink rate). The HDD LED indicator lights up when the HDD is read-
ing or writing.
2.25.3 Power LED (Pin 3 & Pin 4)
The Power LED indicator lights up when the power is on.
2.25.4 Suspend LED (Pin 5 & Pin 6)
The Suspend LED indicator lights up when the computer is in suspend.
2.25.5 Power Button (Pin 9 & Pin10)
AIMB-350 provides an ATX power input connector. When connected
with PIN 9 & PIN 10, it enables power On/Off from the chassis.
2.26 COM port connector (CN2,CN21,CN22)
The AIMB-350 provides six serial ports (COM1,COM3~COM6: RS-232
and COM2: RS-232/RS-422/RS-485). CN2 supports COM1 with D-SUB
9-Pin standard connector, CN21 supports COM2, CN22 supports
COM3~6,. and JP6 is for COM2 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 selection. It
provides connections for serial devices (a mouse, etc.) or a communica-
tion network. You can find the pin assignments for the COM port connec-
tor in Appendix B.
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2.27 MINI PS/2, KB/Mouse connector (CN5)
The AIMB-350 board provides a keyboard connector that supports both a
keyboard and a PS/2 style mouse. In most cases, especially in embedded
applications, a keyboard is not used. If the keyboard is not present, the
standard PC/AT BIOS will report an error or fail during power-on self-
test (POST) after a reset. The AIMB-350’s BIOS standard setup menu
allows you to select "All, but Keyboard" under the "Halt On"selection.
This allows no-keyboard operation in embedded system applications,
without the system halting under POST.
2.28 Audio Connector (CN4)
AIMB-350 can support AC97 2.2 compliant Audio line_in, line_out and
mic_in with on board standard connector.
2.29 DI/O connector (CN23)
The AIMB-350 supports DIO interface with CN23, which is a 2 x 8 dual
line pin header, supplying 8 general purpose input or output ports.
One characteristic of digital circuit are their fast response to high or low
signals, the kind of responses that are needed for harsh and critical indus-
trial operating environments.
Generally, Digital Input and Output are signals to control external devices
that needs On/Off circuits or TTL devices. For detailed signal assign-
ments refer to Appendix A.
2.30 SATA Connector (SA1, SA2)
AIMB-350 can support Serial ATA by two COMAX C504C connectors
(SA1, SA2), data transfer rates up to 150 Mbyte/s, enabling very fast data
and file transfer, and independent DMA operation on two ports. It also
supports alternate Device ID and RAID Class Code options for support of
Soft RAID.
2.31 CD-In Connector (CN9)
AIMB-350 has a CD-In connector for the CD-ROM driver audio signal
interface. CD-In connector is a 2.54mm pitch 4 pin connector.
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2.32 Internal Speaker Connector (CN10)
There is a Wafer-Box 4-Pin 2.54 mm connector for the internal speaker
purpose.
2.33 SIR Connector (CN15)
This connector support wireless 115.2 Kbps infrared transmission and
receive mode.The IR module should mount on system case. It is a 5 pin
connector.
2.34 SM Bus Connector (CN19)
The System Management Bus (SM Bus) which uses 12C bus to make a
communication between the South Bridge and the rest of the system. In
AIMB-350 the South Bridge is dedicated to one PCI slot. The other will
handle the remaining I2C buses to other on-board devices such as the
PCI, PCI-X1, PCI-X2, LAN1 and LAN2.
2.35 System and CPU FAN Conn. (FAN1 and FAN2)
These 2 FAN connectors both have +12V FAN power and FAN speed
detection. AIMB-350 recommends FAN1 for system FAN and FAN2 for
CPU.
2.36 AGP,PCI, PCI-X Conn(AGP1, PCI1, PCIX1, PCIX2)
These 4 connectors all follow standards. AIMB-350M has 4 x AGP slots,
1 x PCI, and 1 PCI-X. AIMB-350F-00A1 has PCI-X and AIMB-350L
also has PCI-X.
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CHAPTER
3
Software Configuration
This chapter details the software con-
figuration information. It shows you
how to configure the card to match
your application requirements. Award
System BIOS will be covered in
Chapter 4.
Sections include:
• Introduction
• VGA display software configuration
• Connectors to Standard LCDs
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Chapter 3 Software Configuration
3.1 Introduction
The system BIOS and custom drivers are located on a 512 KB, 32-pin
(JEDEC spec.) Flash ROM device, designated U10. A single Flash chip
holds the system BIOS, VGA BIOS, and network Boot ROM image. The
display can be configured via software. This method minimizes the num-
ber of chips and eases configuration. You can change the display BIOS
simply by reprogramming the Flash chip.
3.2 VGA display firmware configuration
The board’s onboard VGA interface supports a wide range of popular
LCDs, flat panel displays and traditional analog CRT monitors. The
855GME chip with optimized Shared Memory Architecture, supports up
to 64 MB frame buffer using system memory to provide LVDS mode up
to 1280 x 1024 @ 48bpp, the interface can drive CRT displays with reso-
lutions up to 2048 x 1536 @ 24bpp (75Hz).
The VGA interface is configured completely via the software utility, so
you do not have to set any jumpers. Configure the VGA display as fol-
lows:
1. Apply power to the board with a color TFT display attached. This
is the default setting for this board. Ensure that the AWD-
FLASH.EXE and *.BIN files are located in the working drive.
NOTE: Due to Intel not supporting Win98, and Win-
dows ME drivers, AIMB-350 does not recom-
mended installing Win98, Windows ME.
NOTE: Ensure that you do not run AWDFLASH.EXE
while your system is operating in EMM386
mode.
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2. At the prompt, type AWDFLASH.EXE and press <Enter>. The
VGA configuration program will then display the following:
3. At the prompt, enter the new BIN file which supports your display.
When you are sure that you have entered the file name correctly
press <Enter>.
4. The screen will ask “Do you want to save BIOS?”. If you change
your mind or have made a mistake, press N to abort and end the
setup procedure. Press Y if you wish to save the existing configura-
tion before changing it. Then type the name under which you want
to save the current configuration.
5. The prompt will then ask “Are you sure?”. Press Y if you want the
new file to be written into the BIOS. Press N to exit the program.
The new VGA configuration will then write to the ROM BIOS chip. This
configuration will remain the same until you run the AWDFLASH.EXE
program and change the settings.
3.3 Connectors to Standard LCDs
The following table illustrates typical LCD connection pinouts for the
AIMB-350.
Figure 3.1: VGA setup screen
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3.3.1 AU M170EG01(1280 x1024 LVDS LCD)
Table 3.1: Connections to LCD/Flat Panel (CN15)
LCD Connector Flat Panel Connector
JAE FI-X30C2L DF13-40P
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 RxOIN0- 7 OD0-
2 RxOIN0+ 9 OD0+
3 RxOIN1- 13 OD1-
4 RxOIN1+ 15 OD1+
5 RxOIN2- 19 OD2-
6 RxOIN2+ 21 OD2+
7VSS 23GND
8 RxOCLKIN- 25 OCK-
9 RxOCLKIN+ 27 OCK+
10 RxOIN3- 35 OD3-
11 RxOIN3+ 37 OD3+
12 RxEIN0- 8 ED0-
13 RxEIN0+ 10 ED0+
14 VSS 4 WP#
15 RxEIN1- 14 ED1-
16 RxEIN1+ 16 ED1+
17 VSS 12 GND
18 RxEIN2- 20 ED2-
19 RxEIN2+ 22 ED2+
20 RxECLKIN- 26 ECK-
21 RxECLKIN+ 28 ECK+
22 RxEIN3- 36 ED3-
23 RxEIN3+ 38 ED3+
24 VSS 34 GND
25 VSS 30 GND
26 NC X
27 VSS 34 GND
28 VCC 1 VDDSAFE
29 VCC 2 VDDSAFE
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Chapter 4 Ducks that Need Love!
4
Award BIOS Setup
This chapter describes how to set BIOS
configuration data.
CHAPTER
AIMB-350 User Manual 30
Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup
4.1 System test and initialization
These routines test and initialize board hardware. If the routines encoun-
ter an error during the tests, you will either hear a few short beeps or see
an error message on the screen. There are two kinds of errors: fatal and
non-fatal. The system can usually continue the boot up sequence with
non-fatal errors. Non-fatal error messages usually appear on the screen
along with the following instructions:
press <F1> to CONTINUE
Write down the message and press the F1 key to continue the bootup
sequence.
4.1.1 System configuration verification
These routines check the current system configuration against the values
stored in the board’s CMOS memory. If they do not match, the program
outputs an error message. You will then need to run the BIOS setup pro-
gram to set the configuration information in memory.
There are three situations in which you will need to change the CMOS
settings:
1. You are starting your system for the first time
2. You have changed the hardware attached to your system
3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration informa-
tion has been erased.
The AIMB-350 Series' CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery
backup. The battery backup should at least three years in normal service,
but when it finally runs down, you will need to replace the complete unit.
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4.2 Award BIOS setup
Award’s BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to
modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored
in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information
when the power is turned off.
4.2.1 Entering setup
Power on the computer and press <Del> immediately. This will allow you
to enter Setup.
Figure 4.1: BIOS setup program initial screen
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4.2.2 Standard CMOS Features setup
When you choose the Standard CMOS Features option from the Initial
Setup Screen menu, the screen shown below is displayed. This standard
Setup Menu allows users to configure system components such as date,
time, hard disk drive, floppy drive and display. Once a field is high-
lighted, online help information is displayed in the right top of the Menu
screen.
Figure 4.2: Standard CMOS Features setup
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4.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features setup
By choosing the Advanced BIOS Features Setup option from the Initial
Setup Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen
contains the manufacturer’s default values for the AIMB-350 Series.
Figure 4.3: Advanced BIOS Features setup
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4.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features setup
By choosing the Advanced Chipset Features option from the Initial Setup
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains
the manufacturer’s default values for the AIMB-350 Series.
Figure 4.4: Advanced Chipset Features setup
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4.2.5 Integrated Peripherals
Choosing the Integrated Peripherals option from the Initial Setup Screen
menu should produce the screen below. Here we see the manufacturer’s
default values for the AIMB-350 Series.
Figure 4.5: Integrated Peripherals
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4.2.6 Power Management Setup
By choosing the Power Management Setup option from the Initial Setup
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains
the manufacturer’s default values for the AIMB-350 Series.
Figure 4.6: Power Management Setup
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4.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations
By choosing the PnP/PCI Configurations option from the Initial Setup
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains
the manufacturer’s default values for the AIMB-350 Series.
Figure 4.7: PnP/PCI Configurations
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4.2.8 PC Health Status
The PC Health Status option displays information such as CPU and moth-
erboard temperatures, fan speeds, and core voltage.
Figure 4.8: PC Health Status
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4.2.9 Frequency/Voltage Control
By choosing the Frequency/Voltage Control option from the Initial Setup
Screen menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains
the manufacturer’s default values for the AIMB-350
Figure 4.9: Frequency/Voltage Control
Caution Incorrect settings in Frequency/Voltage Control
may damage the system CPU, video adapter,
or other hardware.
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4.2.10 Load Optimized Defaults
Load Optimized 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 auto-
matically when you turn the AIMB-350 Series system on.
4.2.11 Set Password
Figure 4.10: Load BIOS defaults screen
Note To enable this feature, you should first go to the
Advanced BIOS Features menu, choose the
Security Option, and select either Setup or
System, depending on which aspect you want
password protected. Setup requires a pass-
word only to enter Setup. System requires the
password either to enter Setup or to boot the
system. A password may be at most 8 charac-
ters long.
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To Establish a 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 a 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>.
Figure 4.11: Set password
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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,
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>.
4.2.12 Save & Exit Setup
Figure 4.12: Save to CMOS and EXIT
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If you select this option and press <Y> then <Enter>, the values entered
in the setup utilities will be recorded in the chipset’s CMOS memory. The
microprocessor will check this every time you turn your system on and
use the settings to configure the system. This record is required for the
system to operate.
4.2.13 Exit Without Saving
Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the Setup pro-
gram without recording any new values or changing old ones.
Figure 4.13: Quit without saving
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CHAPTER
5
PCI SVGA Setup
Introduction
Installation of SVGA drivers
-for Windows 2000/XP
Further information
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Chapter 5 PCI SVGA Setup
5.1 Introduction
The board has an onboard interface. The specifications and features are
described as follows:
5.1.1 Chipset
The AIMB-350 uses an Intel 855GME + 6300ESB chipset for its graphic
controller. It supports LVDS LCD displays, conventional CRT monitors.
5.1.2 Display memory
The 855GME chip with optimized Shared Memory Architecture, sup-
ports up to 64 MB frame buffer using system memory to provide LVDS
mode up to 1280 x 1024 @ 48bpp with frequency range from 25 MHz to
112 MHz. the interface can drive CRT displays with resolutions up to
2048 x 1536 @ 24 bpp 75 Hz.
5.1.3 Display types
CRT and panel displays can be used simultaneously. The board can be set
in one of three configurations: on a CRT, on a flat panel display, or on
both simultaneously. The system is initially set to simultaneous display
mode. If you want to enable the CRT display only or the flat panel display
only, please contact Intel Corporation LTD., or our sales representative
for detailed information.
Notes: Due to Intel not supporting Win98, and Win-
dows ME drivers, AIMB-350 does not recom-
mended installing Win98 or Windows ME.
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5.2 Installation of the SVGA Driver
Complete the following steps to install the SVGA driver. Follow the pro-
cedures in the flowchart that apply to the operating system that you are
using within your board.
5.2.1 Installation for Windows 2000/XP
To install SVGA driver for Window 2000/XP, please run the setup wizard
"Intel Extreme Graphic 2" in CD-ROM. Example of installation is shown
as bellow:
1. Select the path: D:\2_VGA, then double click "win2k_xp141" to
run "Install Shield Wizard"
Notes: 1. The windows illustrations in this chapter are
intended as examples only. Please follow the
listed steps, and pay attention to the instruc-
tions which appear on your screen.
2. For convenience, the CD-ROM drive is des-
ignated as "D" throughout this chapter.
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2. Press the "Next" button.
3. Press the "Next" button.
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4. In order to continue setup, you must accept the agreement, press
the "Yes" button and wait a minute.
5. Choose the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now." and
press the "Finish" button.
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5.3 Further Information
For further information about the AGP/VGA installation in your AIMB-
350, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides and FAQ lists, visit
the following web resources:
Intel website: www.intel.com.
Advantech websites: www.advantech.com
www.advantech.com.tw
CHAPTER
6
PCI Bus Ethernet Inter-
face
This chapter provides information on
Ethernet configuration.
• Introduction
• Installation of Ethernet drivers for
Windows XP
• Further information
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Chapter 6 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface
6.1 Introduction
The board is equipped with two high performance 32-bit Ethernet
chipsets which are fully compliant with 802.3u 100BASE-T or 802.3z/ab
1000BASE-T.
The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ-45 jack. The network boot fea-
ture can be utilized by incorporating the boot ROM image files for the
appropriate network operating system. The boot ROM BIOS files are
combined with system BIOS, which can be enabled/disabled in the BIOS
setup.
6.2 Installation of Ethernet driver
Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. You
must know which operating system you are using in your board series,
and then refer to the corresponding installation flowchart. Then just fol-
low the steps described in following procedure.
Note: The windows illustrations in this chapter are
examples only. Follow the steps and pay atten-
tion to the instructions which appear on your
screen.
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6.2.1 Installation Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbps Intel 82551)
for Windows XP
1. Select “Ethernet Controller” from Device Manager.
2. Select “Update Driver”.
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3. Click the “Next” button.
4. Click the “Next” button.
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5. Please choose “Continue Anyway”.
6. Click the “Finish” button
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6.2.2 Installation Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Mbps
intel 82541) for Windows XP
1. Select Driver from Driver CD, and click from 82541 directory
"PRO2KXPM" intel driver installer program. (Ex: E:\AIMB-
350\LAN\82541GI\PRO2KXPM).
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2. Read the "License Agreement" carefully, select "I accept the items
in the license agreement." then click "Next>" go to next step.
3. Select the location to save Driver Installer file, default is: C:\Intel-
PRO.
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4. Click the “Install Base Driver” to install 82541 Gigabit LAN driver.
5. Intel Driver Installer will install driver automatically.
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6. The "Found New Hardware" box will pop on the screen, then the
driver install has completed.
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CHAPTER
7
Audio Setup
• Introduction
• Installation of audio driver for Win-
dows XP
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Chapter 7 Audio Setup
7.1 Introduction
The AIMB-350 supports AC97 audio.
7.2 Driver installation
7.2.1 Before you begin
Please read the instructions in this chapter carefully before you attempt
installation. The audio drivers for the AIMB-350 board are located on the
audio driver CD. Run the supplied SETUP program to install the drivers;
don't copy the files manually.
Note: The files on the software installation diskette 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.
7.2.2 Windows XP driver
To install audio drivers for Window XP, please run the setup wizard on
the CD-ROM. An example installation is shown below:
1. Select the path: D:\wdm_a357, then double click to run "Install Shield
Wizard".
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2. Press the "Next" button and wait for a moment.
3. Choose the option "Continue Anyway”.
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4. Choose the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now", then click
"Finish" button to reboot your computer.
Appendix
A
Programming GPIO &
Watchdog Timer
The board is equipped with a watchdog
timer that resets the CPU if processing
comes to a standstill for any reason.
This feature ensures system reliability
in industrial standalone or unmanned
environments.
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Appendix A Programming GPIO &
Watchdog Timer
A.1 Supported GPIO Register
Bellow are detailed description of the GPIO addresses and programming
sample.
A.1.1 GPIO Registers
CRF0 (GP10-GP17 I/O selection register. Default 0xFF)
When set to a '1', respective GPIO port is programmed as an input port.
When set to a '0', respective GPIO port is programmed as an output port.
CRF1 (GP10-GP17 data register. Default 0x00)
If a port is programmed to be an output port, then its respective bit can be
read/written.
If a port is programmed to be an input port, then its respective bit can
only be read.
CRF2 (GP10-GP17 inversion register. Default 0x00)
When set to a '1', the incoming/outgoing port value is inverted.
When set to a '0', the incoming/outgoing port value is the same as in data
register.
Extended Function Index Registers (EFIRs)
The EFIRs are write-only registers with port address 2Eh or 4Eh on PC/
AT systems.
Extended Function Data Registers (EFDRs)
the EFDRs are read/write registers with port address 2Fh or 4Fh on PC/
AT systems.
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A.1.2 GPIO Example program-1
------------------------------------------------
/* Winbond 83627*/
#include <dos.h>
#include <conio.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#define SuperIO_A0 0x2E
#define SuperIO_A1 0x2F
#define DIO_A0 0x300
void main()
{
unsigned Temp;
unsigned ErrFlag;
ErrFlag=0;
clrscr();
/*---Winbond W83627--*/
outportb(SuperIO_A0, 0x87); /* External Function (Two Successive
writes of 0x87)*/
outportb(SuperIO_A0, 0x87); /* External Function (Two Successive
writes of 0x87)*/
/*--Global CR20--*/
outportb(SuperIO_A0, 0x20);
Temp-inportb(SuperIO_a1); /*Temp must be 0x52*/
/*--Global CR2A--*/
outportb(SuperIO_A0,0x2A);
Temp=inportb(SuperIO_A1);
Temp=Temp | 0xFC; /*set pin 121-128*/
outportb(SuperIO_A1, Temp);
/*--Configure Logical Device 7 GPIO Port1--*/
outportb(SuperIO_A0, 0x07);
outportb(SuperIO_A1,0x07);/*GP15 GP16 gp17*/
/*--CR30--*/
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outportb(SuperIO_A0,0x30);
outportb(SuperIO_A1,0x01); /*Enable GPIO Port*/
/*--CR60--*/ /*Select FDC I/O Base*/
Temp=DIO_A0;
Temp>>=8; /* right shift 8 bit*/
outportb(SuperIO_A0,0x60);
outportb(SuperIO_A1,Temp);/*0x03*/
/*--CR61--*/ /*Select FDC I/O Base*/
Temp=DIO_A0;
Temp&=0x0FF;
outportb(SuperIO_A0, 0x61);
outportb(SuperIO_A1, Temp);/*0x00*/
/*--CRF0--*/ /*Configure logical device 1, configuration register CRF0*/
outportb(SuperIO_A0, 0xF0);
outportb(SuperIO_A1, 0xFF);
gotoxy(6,6);
printf(“!!aimb-350 DIO Testing!!);
gotoxy(6,7);
printf(“-->Set jumpers on CN23(1-2)and CN23(13-14)”);
gotoxy(6,8);
printf(“-->Press any key to start.”);
while(!bioskey(1));
/*--CRF0--*/
outportb(SuperIO_A0,0xF0);
outportb(SuperIO_A1,0x0F);/*set GP10-GP17 I/O=>”1” is input, “0”is
output=>(10101010)*/
/*--CRF1--*/
outportb(SuperIO_A0,0XF1);
outportb(SuperIO_A1,0x00);
/*--CRF1--*/
outportb(SuperIO_A0,0xF1);
Temp=inportb(SuperIO_A1);
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Temp=Temp | 0x00;
/*printf (“Temp=”%s,Temp);*/
if(Temp!=0x0B)
ErrFlag=1;
/*-------------------------------------------------------*/
/*--Exit extended function mode--*/
outportb(SuperIO_A0,0xAA);
if(ErrFlag==0)
{ gotoxy(10,13);
printf (“Testing is successful!”);
}
else
{ gotoxy(10,13);
printf(“Testing is Failed!”); } }
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71 Appx. B
B
Pin Assignments
This appendix contains information of a
detailed or specialized nature. It includes:
• CRT Connector
• COM1 connector
• LPT Connector
• Audio Connector
• KB/MS Connector
• LAN2+USB1/2 Connector
• LAN1+USB3/4 Connector
• LCD/LVDS Inverter Connector
• CD-IN Connector
• Internal Speaker Connector
• LCD Connector
• DVI Connector
• Internal USB 5,6/7,8Port Connector
• SIR Connector
• Compact Flash Connector
• Primary IDE Connector
• Secondary IDE Connector
• SM Bus Connector
• Floppy Connector
• COM Connector
• Digital IO Connector
• Mini PCI Connector
• TV-Out Connector
• SATA Connector
• ATX Power Connector
• LVDS Connector
• SYSTEM/CPU FAN Connector
•AGP SLOT
•PCI SLOT
•PCIX SLOT
Appendix
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Appendix B Pin Assignments
B.1 CRT Connector (CN1)
B.2 COM1 Connector(CN2)
Table B.1: CRT Connector (CN1)
Description D-SUB HD CONN.15P 90D(Blue)
Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 RED 6 GND 11 NC
2 GREEN 7 GND 12 DDC DATA
3 BLUE 8 GND 13 H-SYNC
4 NC 9 NC 14 V-SYNC
5 GND 10 GND 15 DDC CLOCK
Table B.2: COM1 Connector (CN2)
Description D-SUB CONN.9P 90D(M) (Green)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 DCD* 6 DSR*
2RX 7RTS*
3TX 8CTS*
4DTR* 9RI
5GND
*: LOW ACTIVE
15 11
51
15
9
6
324
78
73 Appx. B
B.3 LPT1 Connector(CN3)
Table B.3: Primary IDE connector (CN3)
Description D-SUB CONN.25P 90D(M)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 STROBE* 14 ATUO FEED*
2 PD0 15 ERROR*
3PD1 16INT*
4 PD2 17 SELECT IN*
5PD3 18GND
6PD4 19GND
7PD5 20GND
8PD6 21GND
9PD7 22GND
10 ACK* 23 GND
11 BUSY 24 GND
12 PE 25 GND
13 SELECT
*: LOW ACTIVE
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B.4 Audio Connector (CN4)
B.5 Keyboard + PS/2 Mouse Connector (CN5)
Table B.4: Audio Connector (CN4)
Description Phone Jack 13P 90D(F)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
A1 GND A2 LINE IN (R)
A3 NC A4 NC
A5 LINE IN (L)
B1 GND B2 LINE OUT (R)
B3 NC B4 NC
B5 LINE OUT (L) 12 GND
C1 GND C2 MIN_IN2
C3 NC C4 NC
C5 MIC_IN1
Table B.5: Keyboard + PS/2 Mouse Connector (CN5)
Description MINI DIN 6P 90D(F)
Pin Signal
1 KB DATA
2MS DATA
3GND
4+5V
5 KB CLOCK
6MS CLOCK
5
3
12
4
6
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B.6 LAN2 USB3/4 Connector (CN6)
Table B.6: LAN2 USB3/4 Connector (CN6)
Description Phone Jack RJ45 + USB*2 90D(F)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1LAN_V25 2LAN_MDI0+
3 LAN_MDI0- 4 LAN_MDI1+
5 LAN_MDI1- 6 LAN_MDI2+
7 LAN_MDI2- 8 LAN_MDI3+
9 LAN_MDI3- 10 GND
11 LINK_LED# 12 ACT_LED#
13 LINK1000_LED# 14 LINK100_LED#
15 USB1_5V 16 USBD1-
17 USBD1+ 18 GND
19 USB2_5V 20 USBD2-
21 USBD2+ 22 GND
23 GND 24 GND
25 GND 26 GND
27 GND 28 GND
29 GND 30 GND
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B.7 LAN1 USB1/2 Connector(CN7)
B.8 LCD/LVDS INVERTER Connector(CN8)
Table B.7: LAN1 USB1/ 2 Connector(CN7)
Description Phone Jack RJ45 + USB*2 90D(F)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1LAN_V25 2LAN_MDI0+
3 LAN_MDI0- 4 LAN_MDI1+
5 LAN_MDI1- 6 LAN_MDI2+
7 LAN_MDI2- 8 LAN_MDI3+
9 LAN_MDI3- 10 GND
11 LINK_LED# 12 ACT_LED#
13 LINK1000_LED# 14 LINK100_LED#
15 USB1_5V 16 USBD1-
17 USBD1+ 18 GND
19 USB2_5V 20 USBD2-
21 USBD2+ 22 GND
23 GND 24 GND
25 GND 26 GND
27 GND 28 GND
29 GND 30 GND
Table B.8: LCD/LVDS INVERTER Connector(CN8)
Description WAFER BOX 2.0mm 5P 180D
Pin Signal
1 +12V
2GND
3 BKLTEN
4 VBR
5+5V
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B.9 CD-IN Connector (CN9)
B.10 Internal Speaker Connector (CN10)
Table B.9: CD-IN Connector (CN9)
Description WAFER BOX 2.54mm 4P 180DMALE
Pin Signal
1 CDIN-R
2GND
3GND
4 CDIN-L
Table B.10: Internal Speaker Connector(CN10)
Description WAFER BOX 2.0mm 4P 180D
Pin Signal
1OUTA-
2OUTA+
3OUTB+
4OUTB-
1
2
4
3
1
2
4
3
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B.11 LCD Connector(CN11)
Table B.11: LCD Connector (CN11)
Description DF13-40DP-1.25V
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 VDDSAFE_
5V
2 VDDSAFE_5V
3GND 4GND
5 VDDSAFE_
3V
6 VDDSAFE_3V
7VCON 8GND
9 PD0-B0 10 PD1-B1
11 PD2-B2 12 PD3_B3
13 PD4-B4 14 PD5_B5
15 PD6-B6 16 PD7_B7
17 PD8_G0 18 PD9_G1
19 PD10_G2 20 PD11_G3
21 PD12_G4 22 PD13_G5
23 PD14_G6 24 PD15_G7
25 PD16_R0 26 PD17_R1
27 PD18_R2 28 PD19_R3
29 PD20_R4 30 PD21_R5
31 PD22_R6 32 PD23_R7
33 GND 34 GND
35 SHFCLK 36 FLM
37 M 38 LP
39 EN_BKL 40 ENVEE
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B.12 DVI Connector (CN12)
Table B.12: DVI Connector(CN12)
Description DF13-20DP 1.25mm
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 TMDS_C0# 2 VCC_DVI
3TMDS_C0 4TMDS_CK#
5GND 6TMDS_CK
7TMDS_C1# 8GND
9 TMDS_C1 10 MDVI_CLK
11 GND 12 MDVI_DATA
13 TMDS_C2# 14 HP_DET
15 TMDS_C2 16 MI2C_DATA
17 PD8 18 MI2C_CLK
19 NC 20 NC
20
12
19
1817
34
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B.13 USB5/6/USB7/8 Connector (CN13, CN14)
B.14 SIR Connector (CN15)
Table B.13: USN5/6/USB7/8 Connector(CN13,CN14)
Description Pin HEADER 5*2 180D 2.54mm
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 USB VCC 2 USB VCC
3DATA1- 4DATA2-
5DATA1+ 6DATA2+
7 USB GND 8 USB GND
9 USB GND 10 USB GND
Table B.14: SIR Connector(CN15)
Description Wafer-Box 5-pin 2.54mm
Pin Signal
1+5V
2 CIR RX
3 IR RX
4GND
5IR TX
8
57
6
93
2
4
1
10
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B.15 Compact Flash Connector(CN16)
*: LOW ACTIVE
Table B.15: Compact Flash Connector(CN16)
Description HEADER FOR CF Type II 50-pin 90D(M)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 GND 2 IDE_SDD3
3 IDE_SDD4 4 IDE_SDD5
5 IDE_SDD6 6 IDE_SDD7
7 IDE_SDCS1* 8 GND
9GND 10GND
11 GND 12 GND
13 VCC 14 GND
15 GND 16 GND
17 GND 18 IDE_SDA2
19 IDE_SDA1 20 IDE_SDA0
21 IDE_SDD0 22 IDE_SDD1
23 IDE_SDD2 24 NC
25 GND 26 NC
27 IDE_SDD11 28 IDE_SDD12
29 IDE_SDD13 30 IDE_SDD14
31 IDE_SDD15 32 IDE_SDCS3*
33 NC 34 IDE_SDIOR*
35 IDE_SDIOW* 36 WE*
37 IDE_IRQ15 38 VCC
39 CSEL* 40 NC
41 IDE_RST* 42 IDE_SLORDY
43 NC 44 REG
45 IDE_SDACTIVE* 46 IDE_SATASET
47 IDE_SDD8 48 IDE_SDD9
49 IDE_SDD10 50 GND
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B.16 Primary IDE Connector(CN17)
*: LOW ACTIVE
Table B.16: Primary IDE Connector(CN17)
Description Box-Header 40-Pin 2.54mm (Blue)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1IDE-RST* 2GND
3 IDE_PDD7 4 IDE_PDD8
5 IDE_PDD6 6 IDE_PDD9
7 IDE_PDD5 8 IDE_PDD10
9 IDE_PDD4 10 IDE_PDD11
11 IDE_PDD3 12 IDE_PDD12
13 IDE_PDD2 14 IDE_PDD13
15 IDE_PDD1 16 IDE_PDD14
17 IDE_PDD0 18 IDE_PDD15
19 GND 20 NC
21 IDE_PDDREQ 22 GND
23 IDE_PDIOW* 24 GND
25 IDE_PDIOR* 26 GND
27 IDE_PIORDY 28 IDE_PCSEL
29 IDE_PDDACK* 30 GND
31 IDE_IRQ14 32 NC
33 IDE_PAD1 34 IDE_PATADET
35 IDE_PAD0 36 IDE_PAD2
37 IDE_PDCS1* 38 IDE_PDCS3*
39 IDE_PDACTIVE* 40 GND
440
39 3
38
37 1
2
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B.17 Secondary Slave IDE Connector(CN18)
*: LOW ACTIVE
Table B.17: Secondary Slave IDE Connector(CN18)
Description Box-Header 40-Pin 2.54mm (Black)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1IDE-RST* 2GND
3D7 4D8
5D6 6D9
7D5 8D10
9D4 10D11
11 D3 12 D12
13 D2 14 D13
15 D1 16 D14
17 D0 18 D15
19 GND 20 NC
21 IDE_DREQ 22 GND
23 IOW* 24 GND
25 IOR* 26 GND
27 CHRDY 28 NC
29 IDE DACK* 30 GND
31 IDE_IRQ 32 NC
33 A1 34 DMA33/66
35 A0 36 A2
37 CS0* 38 CS1*
39 ACTIVE* 40 GND
440
39 3
38
37 1
2
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B.18 SM BUS Connector(CN19)
B.19 FDD Connector (CN20)
Table B.18: SM BUS Connector(CN19)
Description Wafer-Box 4-Pin 2.0mm
Pin Signal
1GND
2SMB DAT
3SMB CLK
45V/+3.3V
Table B.19: FDD Connector (CN20)
Description Box-Header 34-Pin 2.54mm
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 GND 2 DRVDENA
3GND 4NC
5GND 6NC
7 GND 8 INDEX
9 GND 10 MTR A*
11 GND 12 DS B*
13 GND 14 DS A*
15 GND 16 MTR B*
17 GND 18 DIR
19 GND 20 STEP*
21 GND 22 WDATA*
23 GND 24 WGATE*
25 GND 26 TRAK0*
1
2
4
3
434
33 3
32
31 1
2
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*: LOW ACTIVE
B.20 COM2 Connector (CN21)
*: LOW ACTIVE
27 GND 28 WR*
29 GND 30 RDATA*
31 GND 32 HDSEL*
33 GND 34 DSKCHG*
Table B.20: COM2 Connector(CN21)
Description Box-Header 14-Pin 2.0mm
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 NDCD* 2 DSR*
3RX 4RTS*
5TX 6CTS*
7DTR* 8RI
9GND 10GND
11 TXD485P 12 TXD485N
13 RXD485P 14 RXD485N
Table B.19: FDD Connector (CN20)
Description Box-Header 34-Pin 2.54mm
Pin Signal Pin Signal
3
1
14
10
8
6
4
2
12
5
7
9
11
13
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B.21 COM3~4 Connector (CN22)
*: LOW ACTIVE
Table B.21: COM3~4 Connector (CN22)
Description Box-Header 20-Pin 2.0mm
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 DCD3* 2 DSR3*
3RX3 4 RTS3*
5TX3 6 CTS3*
7DTR3* 8 RI_3
9GND 10GND
11 DCD4* 12 DSR4*
13 RX4 14 RTS4
15 TX4 16 CTS4*
17 DTR4* 18 RI_4
19 GND 20 GND
1
20 19
2
3
4
18 17
87 Appx. B
B.22 Digital IO Connector (CN23)
*: LOW ACTIVE
Table B.22: Digital IO Connector (CN23)
Description Pin-Header 16-Pin 2.54mm
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1DIO-IN0 25V
3 DIO_IN1 4 DIOOUT0
5 DIO_IN2 6 GND
7 DIO_IN3 8 DIOOUT1
9 GND 10 12V
11 NC 12 NC
13 DIO_OUT3 14 GND
15 DIO_OUT4 16 12V
2
15 16
1
4
3
13 14
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B.23 TV OUT Connector(CN25)
B.24 SATA Connector (SATA1/SATA2)
Table B.23: TV OUT Connector(CN25)
Description Wafer-Box 5-Pin 2.54mm
Pin Signal
1Y-OUT
2C-OUT
3GND
4GND
5 CVBS_OUT
Table B.24: SATA Connector (SATA1/SATA2)
Description DIP 7P 180D(M) 1.27mm
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 GND 5 SATA_RXN
2 SATA_TXP 6 SATA_RXP
3SATA_TXN 7GND
4GND 8NC
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B.25 ATX Power Connector (ATX1)
*: LOW ACTIVE
Table B.25: ATX Power Connector (ATX1)
Description Wafer ATX PWR 20-Pin
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 3.3V 11 3.3V
23.3V 12-12V
3GND 13GND
4 +5V 14 PSON*
5GND 15GND
6+5V 16GND
7GND 17GND
8PWROK 18-5V
95VSB 19+5V
10 +12V 20 +5V
9
1
2
10
11
19
12
20
3
4
5
6
7
8
13
14
15
16
17
18
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B.26 LVDS Connector (VCN1)
Table B.26: LVDS Connector (VCN1)
Description DF 13-40P
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 VDDSAFE 2 VDDSAFE
3 GND 4 GND
5 VDDSAFE 6 VDDSAFE
7 LVDS0_N0 8 LVDS1_N0
9 LVDS0-P0 10 LVDS1_P0
11 GND 12 GND
13 LVDS0_N1 14 LVDS1_N1
15 LVDS0_P1 16 LVDS_P1
17 GND 18 GND
19 LVDS0_N2 20 LVDS1_N2
21 LVDS0_P2 22 LVDS_P2
23 GND 24 GND
25 LVDS0_CLKN 26 LVDS1_CLKN
27 LVDS0_CLKP 28 LVDS1_CLKP
29 GND 30 GND
31 LVDS_DDCPCLK 32 LVDS_DDCPDATA
33 GND 34 GND
35 LVDS0_N3 36 LVDS1_N3
37 LVDS0_P3 38 LVDS1_P3
39 NC 40 LVDS_VCON
402
139
4
337
38
91 Appx. B
B.27 SYSTEM/CPU FAN Control Conn. (FAN1/FAN2)
B.28 AGP SLOT (AGP1)
Table B.27: SYSTEM/CPU FAN Control Connector(FAN1/FAN2)
Pin Signal
1 FAN_PWM CONTROL
2 +12V
3 FAN DETECT
Table B.28: AGP SLOT (AGP1)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
A1 +12V B1 OVRCNT#
A2 TYPEDET# B2 +5V
A3 NC B3 +5V
A4 USB- B4 USB+
A5 GND B5 GND
A6 AGP_INTA# B6 AGP_INTB#
A7 AGP_RST# B7 AGP_CLK66M
A8 AGP_GNT# B8 AGP_REQ#
A9 3.3V B9 3.3V
A10 AGP_ST1 B10 AGP_ST0
A11 RESERVE B11 AGP_ST2
A12 AGP_PIPE# B12 AGP_RBF#
A13 GND B13 GND
A14 AGP_WBF# B14 RESERVE
A15 AGP_SBA1 B15 AGP_SBA0
A16 3.3V B16 3.3V
A17 AGP_SBA3 B17 AGP_SBA2
A18 AGP_SB_STB# B18 AGP_SB_STB
A19 GND B19 GND
A20 AGP_SBA5 B20 AGP_SBA4
A21 AGP_SBA7 B21 AGP_SBA6
3
2
1
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A22 RESERVE B22 RESERVE
A23 GND B23 GND
A24 RESERVE B24 3.3VSB
A25 3.3V B25 3.3V
A26 AGP_AD30 B26 AGP_AD31
A27 AGP_AD28 B27 AGP_AD29
A28 3.3V B28 3.3V
A29 AGP_AD26 B29 AGP_AD27
A30 AGP_AD24 B30 AGP_AD25
A31 GND B31 GND
A32 AGP_ADSTB1# B32 AGP_ADSTB1
A33 AGP_C/BE3# B33 AGP_AD23
A34 VDDQ B34 VDDQ
A35 AGP_AD22 B35 AGP_AD21
A36 AGP_AD20 B36 AGP_AD19
A37 GND B37 GND
A38 AGP_AD18 B38 AGP_AD17
A39 AGP_AD16 B39 AGP_C/BE2#
A40 VDDQ B40 VDDQ
A41 AGP_FRAME# B41 AGP_IRDY#
A42 RESERVE B42 3.3V_AUX
A43 GND B43 GND
A44 RESERVE B44 RESERVE
A45 3.3V B45 3.3V
A46 AGP_TRDY# B46 AGP_DEVSEL#
A47 AGP_STOP# B47 1.8V
A48 AGP_PME# B48 AGP_PERR#
A49 GND B49 GND
A50 AGP_PAR# B50 AGP_SERR#
A51 AGP_AD15 B51 AGP_C/BE1#
A52 VDDQ B52 VDDQ
A53 AGP_AD13 B53 AGP_AD14
A54 AGP_AD11 B54 AGP_AD12
A55 GND B55 GND
A56 AGP_AD9 B56 AGP_AD10
A57 AGP_C/BE0# B57 AGP_AD8
Table B.28: AGP SLOT (AGP1)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
93 Appx. B
*: LOW ACTIVE
A58 VDDQ B58 VDDQ
A59 AGP_ADSTB0# B59 AGP_ADSTB0
A60 AGP_AD6 B60 AGP_AD7
A61 GND B61 GND
A62 AGP_AD4 B62 AGP_AD5
A63 AGP_AD2 B63 AGP_AD3
A64 VDDQ B64 VDDQ
A65 AGP_AD0 B65 AGP_AD1
A66 AGP_VREFCG B66 AGP_VREFCG
Table B.28: AGP SLOT (AGP1)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
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B.29 PCI SLOT Connector (PCI1)
Table B.29: PCI SLOT Connector (PCI1)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
A1 GND (TRST#) B1 -12V
A2 +12V B2 GND (TCK)
A3 VCC5V (TMS) B3 GND
A4 VCC5V (TDI) B4 NC (TDO)
A5 VCC5V B5 VCC5V
A6 INTF# B6 VCC5V
A7 INTH# B7 INTG#
A8 VCC5V B8 INTE#
A9 GNT#1 (REV) B9 PCICLK1 (PRSNT#1)
A10 VCC5V B10 PREQ#1 (REV)
A11 GNT#2 (REV) B11 PCICLK2 (PRSNT#2)
A12 GND B12 GND
A13 GND B13 GND
A14 3VSB B14 PREQ#2 (REV)
A15 RST# B15 GND
A16 VCC5V B16 PCICLK
A17 GNT#0 B17 GND
A18 GND B18 REQ#0
A19 PCI_PME# B19 VCC5V
A20 AD30 B20 AD31
A21 VCC3 B21 AD29
A22 AD28 B22 GND
A23 AD26 B23 AD27
A24 GND B24 AD25
A25 AD28 B25 VCC3V
A26 IDSEL B26 C/BE#3
A27 VCC3V B27 AD23
A28 AD22 B28 GND
A29 AD20 B29 AD21
A30 GND B30 AD19
A31 AD18 B31 VCC3V
A32 AD16 B32 AD17
A33 VCC3V B33 C/BE#2
A34 FRAME# B34 GND
95 Appx. B
*: LOW ACTIVE
A35 GND B35 IRDY#
A36 TRDY# B36 VCC3V
A37 GND B37 DEVSEL#
A38 STOP# B38 GND
A39 VCC3V B39 LOCK#
A40 SMBCLK B40 PERR#
A41 SMBDAT B41 VCC3V
A42 GND B42 SERR#
A43 PAR B43 VCC3V
A44 AD15 B44 C/BE#1
A45 VCC3V B45 AD14
A46 AD13 B46 GND
A47 AD11 B47 AD12
A48 GND B48 AD10
A49 AD9 B49 GND
A50 NC B50 NC
A51 NC B51 NC
A52 C/BE#0 B52 AD8
A53 VCC3V B53 AD7
A54 AD6 B54 VCC3V
A55 AD4 B55 AD5
A56 GND B56 AD3
A57 AD2 B57 GND
A58 AD0 B58 AD1
A59 VCC5V B59 VCC5V
A60 REQ64# B60 ACK64#
A61 VCC5V B61 VCC5V
A62 VCC5V B62 VCC5V
Table B.29: PCI SLOT Connector (PCI1)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
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B.30 PCIX SLOT Connector (PCIX1)
Table B.30: PCIX SLOT Connector (PCIX1)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
A1 PX_TRST# B1 -12V
A2 +12V B2 PX_TCK
A3 PX_TMS B3 GND
A4 PX_TDI B4 NC (TDO)
A5 VCC5V B5 VCC5V
A6 PX_INTB# B6 VCC5V
A7 PX_INTD# B7 PX_INTC#
A8 VCC5V B8 PX_INTA#
A9 NC B9 NC
A10 PX_VIO B10 NC
A11 NC B11 NC
A12 GND B12 GND
A13 NC B13 NC
A14 3VSB B14 NC
A15 PX_RST# B15 GND
A16 PX_VIO B16 PX_CLK0
A17 PX_GNTD# B17 GND
A18 GND B18 PX_REQD#
A19 PCI_PME# B19 PX_VIO
A20 PX_AD30 B20 PX_AD31
A21 VCC3V B21 PX_AD29
A22 PX_AD28 B22 GND
A23 PX_AD26 B23 PX_AD27
A24 GND B24 PX_AD25
A25 PX_AD24 B25 VCC3V
A26 PX1_IDSEL B26 PX_CBE#3
A27 VCC3V B27 PX_AD23
A28 PX_AD22 B28 GND
A29 PX_AD20 B29 PX_AD21
A30 GND B30 PX_AD19
A31 PX_AD18 B31 VCC3V
A32 PX_AD16 B32 PX_AD17
A33 VCC3V B33 PX_CBE#2
A34 PX_FRAME# B34 GND
97 Appx. B
A35 GND B35 PX_IRDY#
A36 PX_TRDY# B36 VCC3V
A37 GND B37 PX_DEVSEL#
A38 PX_STOP# B38 PX_PCIXCAP (REV)
A39 VCC3V B39 PX_PLOCK#
A40 SMBCLK (SDONE) B40 PX_PERR#
A41 SMBDAT (SB0#) B41 VCC3V
A42 SMBCLK (SDONE) B42 PX_SERR#
A43 PX_PAR B43 VCC3V
A44 PX_AD15 B44 PX_CBE#1
A45 VCC3V B45 PX_AD14
A46 PX_AD13 B46 GND
A47 PX_AD11 B47 PX_AD12
A48 GND B48 PX_AD10
A49 PX_AD9 B49 PX_M66EN
A50 NC B50 NC
A51 NC B51 NC
A52 PX_CBE#0 B52 PX_AD8
A53 VCC3V B53 PX_AD7
A54 PX_AD6 B54 VCC3V
A55 PX_AD4 B55 PX_AD5
A56 GND B56 PX_AD3
A57 PX_AD2 B57 GND
A58 PX_AD0 B58 PX_AD1
A59 PX_VIO B59 PX_VIO
A60 PX_REQ64# B60 PX_ACK64#
A61 VCC5V B61 VCC5V
A62 VCC5V B62 VCC5V
A63 GND B63 NC
A64 PX_CBE#7 B64 GND
A65 PX_CBE#5 B65 PX_CBE#6
A66 PX_VIO B66 PX_CBE#4
A67 PX_PAR64 B67 GND
A68 PX_VIO B68 PX_AD63
A69 GND B69 PX_AD61
A70 PX_AD60 B70 PX_VIO
Table B.30: PCIX SLOT Connector (PCIX1)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
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A71 PX_AD58 B71 PX_AD59
A72 GND B72 PX_AD57
A73 PX_AD56 B73 GND
A74 PX_AD54 B74 PX_AD55
A75 PX_VIO B75 PX_AD53
A76 PX_AD52 B76 GND
A77 PX_AD50 B77 PX_AD51
A78 GND B78 PX_AD49
A79 PX_AD48 B79 PX_VIO
A80 PX_AD46 B80 PX_AD47
A81 GND B81 PX_AD45
A82 PX_AD44 B82 GND
A83 PX_AD42 B83 PX_AD43
A84 PX_VIO B84 PX_AD41
A85 PX_AD40 B85 GND
A86 PX_AD38 B86 PX_AD39
A87 GND B87 PX_AD37
A88 PX_AD36 B88 PX_VIO
A89 PX_AD34 B89 PX_AD35
A90 GND B90 PX_AD33
A91 PX_AD32 B91 GND
A92 NC B92 NC
A93 GND B93 NC
A94 NC B94 GND
Table B.30: PCIX SLOT Connector (PCIX1)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
99 Appx. B
B.31 PCIX SLOT Connector (PCIX2)
Table B.31: PCIX SLOT Connector (PCIX2)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
A1 PX_TRST# B1 -12V
A2 +12V B2 PX_TCK
A3 PX_TMS B3 GND
A4 PX_TDI B4 NC (TDO)
A5 VCC5V B5 VCC5V
A6 PX_INTB# B6 VCC5V
A7 PX_INTD# B7 PX_INTC#
A8 VCC5V B8 PX_INTA#
A9 NC B9 NC
A10 PX_VIO B10 NC
A11 NC B11 NC
A12 GND B12 GND
A13 NC B13 NC
A14 3VSB B14 NC
A15 PX_RST# B15 GND
A16 PX_VIO B16 PX_CLK0
A17 PX_GNTA# B17 GND
A18 GND B18 PX_REQA#
A19 PCI_PME# B19 PX_VIO
A20 PX_AD30 B20 PX_AD31
A21 VCC3V B21 PX_AD29
A22 PX_AD28 B22 GND
A23 PX_AD26 B23 PX_AD27
A24 GND B24 PX_AD25
A25 PX_AD24 B25 VCC3V
A26 PX1_IDSEL B26 PX_CBE#3
A27 VCC3V B27 PX_AD23
A28 PX_AD22 B28 GND
A29 PX_AD20 B29 PX_AD21
A30 GND B30 PX_AD19
A31 PX_AD18 B31 VCC3V
A32 PX_AD16 B32 PX_AD17
A33 VCC3V B33 PX_CBE#2
A34 PX_FRAME# B34 GND
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A35 GND B35 PX_IRDY#
A36 PX_TRDY# B36 VCC3V
A37 GND B37 PX_DEVSEL#
A38 PX_STOP# B38 PX_PCIXCAP (REV)
A39 VCC3V B39 PX_PLOCK#
A40 SMBCLK (SDONE) B40 PX_PERR#
A41 SMBDAT (SB0#) B41 VCC3V
A42 SMBCLK (SDONE) B42 PX_SERR#
A43 PX_PAR B43 VCC3V
A44 PX_AD15 B44 PX_CBE#1
A45 VCC3V B45 PX_AD14
A46 PX_AD13 B46 GND
A47 PX_AD11 B47 PX_AD12
A48 GND B48 PX_AD10
A49 PX_AD9 B49 PX_M66EN
A50 NC B50 NC
A51 NC B51 NC
A52 PX_CBE#0 B52 PX_AD8
A53 VCC3V B53 PX_AD7
A54 PX_AD6 B54 VCC3V
A55 PX_AD4 B55 PX_AD5
A56 GND B56 PX_AD3
A57 PX_AD2 B57 GND
A58 PX_AD0 B58 PX_AD1
A59 PX_VIO B59 PX_VIO
A60 PX_REQ64# B60 PX_ACK64#
A61 VCC5V B61 VCC5V
A62 VCC5V B62 VCC5V
A63 GND B63 NC
A64 PX_CBE#7 B64 GND
A65 PX_CBE#5 B65 PX_CBE#6
A66 PX_VIO B66 PX_CBE#4
A67 PX_PAR64 B67 GND
A68 PX_VIO B68 PX_AD63
A69 GND B69 PX_AD61
A70 PX_AD60 B70 PX_VIO
Table B.31: PCIX SLOT Connector (PCIX2)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
101 Appx. B
*: LOW ACTIVE
A71 PX_AD58 B71 PX_AD59
A72 GND B72 PX_AD57
A73 PX_AD56 B73 GND
A74 PX_AD54 B74 PX_AD55
A75 PX_VIO B75 PX_AD53
A76 PX_AD52 B76 GND
A77 PX_AD50 B77 PX_AD51
A78 GND B78 PX_AD49
A79 PX_AD48 B79 PX_VIO
A80 PX_AD46 B80 PX_AD47
A81 GND B81 PX_AD45
A82 PX_AD44 B82 GND
A83 PX_AD42 B83 PX_AD43
A84 PX_VIO B84 PX_AD41
A85 PX_AD40 B85 GND
A86 PX_AD38 B86 PX_AD39
A87 GND B87 PX_AD37
A88 PX_AD36 B88 PX_VIO
A89 PX_AD34 B89 PX_AD35
A90 GND B90 PX_AD33
A91 PX_AD32 B91 GND
A92 NC B92 NC
A93 GND B93 NC
A94 NC B94 GND
Table B.31: PCIX SLOT Connector (PCIX2)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
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103 Appx. C
C
System Assignments
This appendix contains information of a
detailed nature. It includes:
• System I/O ports
• 1st MB memory map
• DMA channel assignments
• Interrupt assignments
Appendix
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Appendix C System Assignments
C.1 System I/O Ports
Table C.1: System I/O ports
Addr. range (Hex) Device
00-0F Master DMA controller
20-21F Master Interrupt controller
40-5F Timer/Counter
60-6F Keyboard controller
(60h) KBC Data
(61h) Misc Functions & Spkr Ctrl
(64h) KBC Command/Status
70-77 RTC/COMS/NMI-Disable
78-7F -available for system use-
80 -reserved-(debug port)
81-8F DMA Page Registers
90-91 -available for system use-
92 System Control
93-9F -available for system use-
A0-A1H Slave Interrupt Controller
C0-DF Slave DMA Controller
E0-FF -available for system use-
100-1EF -available for system use-
170-178 Secondary IDE Control
1F0-1F8 Primary IDE Control
200-20F Game Port
295-296 Hardware Monitor
2E8-2EF COM4
2F8-2FF COM2
378-37F Parallel Port (Standard & AFF)
3C0-3CF EGA
3D0-3DF VGA
3E8-3EF COM3
3F0-3F1 Configuration Index/Data
3F0-3F7 Floppy Controller
3F8-3FF COM1
778-77A Parallel Port (ECP Extensions) (Port 378+400)
105 Appx. C
C.2 1st MB memory map
C.3 DMA channel assignments
CF8-CFB PCI Configuration Address
CFC-CFF PCI Configuration Data
D00-FFFF -available for system use-
Table C.2: 1st MB memory map
Addr. range (Hex) Device
F0000h - FFFFFh System ROM
*D0000h - EFFFFh Unused (reserved for Ethernet ROM)
C0000h - CFFFFh Expansion ROM (for VGA BIOS)
B8000h - BFFFFh CGA/EGA/VGA text
B0000h - B7FFFh Unused
A0000h - AFFFFh EGA/VGA graphics
00000h - 9FFFFh Base memory
*
If Ethernet boot ROM is disabled (Ethernet ROM occupies about 16 KB)
* E0000 - EFFFF is reserved for BIOS POST
Table C.3: DMA channel assignments
Channel Function
0 Available
1 Available (audio)
2 Floppy disk (8-bit transfer)
3 Available (parallel port)
4 Cascade for DMA controller 1
5 Available
6 Available
7 Available
* Parallel port ECP mode DMA select 1 or 3
Table C.1: System I/O ports
Addr. range (Hex) Device
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C.4 Interrupt assignments
Table C.4: Interrupt assignments
Interrupt# Interrupt source
IRQ 0 Interval timer
IRQ 1 Keyboard
IRQ 2 Interrupt from controller 2 (cascade)
IRQ 3 COM2
IRQ 4 COM1
IRQ 5 COM4
IRQ 6 FDD
IRQ 7 LPT1
IRQ 8 RTC
IRQ 9 Reserved (audio)
IRQ 10 COM3
IRQ 11 Reserved for watchdog timer
IRQ 12 PS/2 mouse
IRQ 13 INT from co-processor
IRQ 14 Primary IDE
IRQ 15 Secondary IDE for CFC
Appendix
D
Intel Speedstep Tech-
nology
• Introduction and Installation
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Appendix D Intel Speedstep Technology
D.1 Intel® Pentium® M SpeedStep instruction
Mobile Intel® Pentium® M processors with Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®
technology lets users customize the performance of their PC. Enhanced
Intel SpeedStep technology provides the Pentium M processor with a
flexible, multi-point operating mode, completely self managed, and with
a very low CPU and memory overhead, which optimizes its power and
performance according to demand.
Advantech products with Intel® Pentium® M processors support speed
stepping features in Windows XP, To implement the speed stepping fea-
ture under Windows XP, please follow the following steps:
Step 1. Update “Processor" driver by using "cpu_driver_winxp.zip”
Step 2. Change “Power schemes" to "Portable/Laptop”
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Step 3. Discover the different CPU freq. by using the Frequency Display
utility
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The Result of Pentium M speed stepping:
1.1 G---600 MHz / 800 MHz / 1.1 GHz (Intel® Pentium® M)
1.6 G---600 MHz / 800 MHz / 1.0 GHz /1.2 GHz / 1.4 GHz / 1.6
GHz(Intel® Pentium® M)
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