AIMB-215U-S6B1E - Advantech Corp

User Manual

AIMB-215 B1

Intel® Celeron J1900/N2930/

N2807 Mini-ITX with VGA/LVDS/

DP++ (eDP), 6 COM, Dual LAN, 8

USB, 2 Mini-PCIe, and PCIe x1

AIMB-215 B1 User Manual ii

The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2015

by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right

to improve the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part

of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by

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provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Advantech

Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements of the rights

of third parties, which may result from its use.

Acknowledgements

IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Intel® Celeron™ J1900/N2930/N2807 is trademark of Intel Corporation

WinBond is a trademark of Winbond Corporation.

All other product names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Part No. 2006021541 Edition 1

Printed in China May 2015

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Message to the Customer

Advantech Customer Services

Every Advantech product is built with the most exact specifications to ensure reliable

performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial environ-

ments. Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for a laboratory or fac-

tory floor, be assured that your product can provide the reliability and ease of

operation for which the name Advantech is renowned.

Your satisfaction is our primary concern. A guide to Advantech’s customer services is

provided below. To ensure that you receive the full benefit of our services, please fol-

low the instructions below.

Technical Support

We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. Should you

encounter any technical difficulties, we are available to provide assistance. Answers

to the most frequently asked questions are provided in the product documentation.

These answers are typically a lot more detailed than the ones provided over the

phone.

So please consult this manual first. If you still cannot find the answer, gather all rele-

vant information or questions that apply to your problem, and with the product close

to hand, call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained and ready to provide the sup-

port required for you to experience the most from your Advantech products. Most of

the problems reported are minor and can be easily solved over the phone.

In addition, free technical support from Advantech engineers is available every busi-

ness day. We are always willing to give advice on application requirements or specific

information regarding the installation and operation of any of our products.

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Declaration of Conformity

FCC Class B

This device complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC regulations:

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 B dig-

ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Regulations. These limits 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 communications. Opera-

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

case users are required to correct the interference at their own expense. The user is

advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance would void compliance with the FCC regulations

and, therefore, the user’s authorization to operate the equipment.

Caution! There is a risk of a new battery exploding if 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 manufac-

turer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instruc-

tions.

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Memory Compatibility

AIMB-215 B1 Memory Compatibility List

Ordering Information

Brand Size Speed Type ECC Vendor PN Memory Advantech PN Result

Tran-

scend 2GB DDR3

1333

SODIMM

DDR3 N TS256MSK64W3N SEC 234 HYK0

K4B2G0846D PASS

Apacer 4GB DDR3

1333

SODIMM

DDR3 N 78.B2GCY.AT00C MICRON 2XE22 D9QBJ

MICRON 4JE77 D9QBJ

96SD3L-

4G1333NN-AP PASS

Apacer 2GB DDR3

1600

SODIMM

DDR3 N 78.A2GCR.AT00C MICRON IYM22 D9PFJ

(256x8) PASS

Apacer 4GB DDR3

1600

SODIMM

DDR3 N 78.B2GCR.AF10C HYNIX H5TC2G83EFR PASS

Apacer 4GB DDR3

1600

SODIMM

DDR3 N78.B2GCZ.AT00C

MICRON 2QE22

D9QBJ PASS

Tran-

scend 4GB DDR3

1600

SODIMM

DDR3 N TS512MSK64W6H SEC 231 HYK0

K4B4G0846B

96SD3L-

4G1600NN-TR PASS

AQD 4GB DDR3

1600

SODIMM

DDR3 N 653555-0007 SEC 316 XYK0

K4B4G0846B

AQD-

SD3L4GN16-SG PASS

AQD 2GB DDR3

1600

SODIMM

DDR3 N 665205-0397 SEC 310 XYKO

K4B2G084GD

AQD-

SD3L2GN16-SQ PASS

AQD 2GB DDR3

1600

SODIMM

DDR3 N 201403504691 HYNIX H5TC2G83EFR

AQD-

SD3L2GN16-

PASS

P/N CPU Memory DP++/

eDP CRT LVDS GbE

LAN COM SATA

USB3.0/

2.0 MiniPCIe TPM AMP PCIex1 Thermal

solution

AIMB-215D-

S6B1E J19002 1 /(1)112621/7

2 (1 x F/S; 1

x H/S); H/S

miniPCIe

colay

PCIex1

(1) (2 x

6W)

1; PCIex1

colay H/S

miniPCIe

Passive

AIMB-215N-

S6B1E N29302 1 /(1)112621/7

2 (1 x F/S; 1

x H/S); H/S

miniPCIe

colay

PCIex1

(1) (2 x

6W)

1; PCIex1

colay H/S

miniPCIe

Passive

AIMB-215U-

S6B1E (w/o

SUSI-

Access)

N28071 1 /(1)101211/31 x F/S (1)

(2 x

6W) 1 Passive

AIMB-215L-

S6B1E (w/o

SUSI-

Access)

J19002 1 /(1)101211/31 x F/S (1)

(2 x

6W) 1 Passive

* ( ) is not populated when MP

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Product Warranty (2 years)

Advantech warrants the original purchaser that its products will be free from defects

in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered by

persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or products that have

been subject to misuse, abuse, accident, or improper installation. Advantech

assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such

events.

Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most

customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defective,

it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-of-war-

ranty repairs, users will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, ser-

vice time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.

If you believe your product is defective, please follow the steps listed below.

1. Collect all information about the problem encountered (for example, CPU

speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.). Note

anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages encountered when the

problem occurs.

2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,

and any relevant information readily available.

3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain a return merchandise authori-

zation (RMA) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return

more quickly.

4. Carefully pack the defective product, a completed Repair and Replacement

Order Card, and proof of the purchase date (such as a photocopy of your sales

receipt) in a shippable container. Products returned without a proof of purchase

date are not eligible for our warranty service.

5. Write the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package and ship the prod-

uct prepaid to your dealer.

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Initial Inspection

Before installing the motherboard, please ensure that the following items are

included in your shipment:

1x AIMB-215 B1 Intel® Celeron™ J1900/N2930/N2807 Mini-ITX motherboard

1 x SATA HDD cable

1 x SATA power cable

1 x Serial port cable (1 to 4), for AIMB-215 B1 D/N SKU only

2 x Serial port cable (1 to 1)

1 x I/O port bracket

1 x startup manual

1 x driver CD

1 x warranty card

1 x on-board CPU heat sink

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales repre-

sentative immediately. All AIMB-215 B1 devices are mechanically and electrically

inspected before shipment. Thus, your product should be free of marks and

scratches and in perfect working order upon receipt. While unpacking AIMB-215 B1,

check the product for signs of shipping damage (for example, a damaged box,

scratches, dents, etc.). If the device is damaged or fails to meet the specifications,

notify our service department or your local sales representative immediately. Please

also notify the carrier. Retain the shipping carton and packing material for inspection

by the carrier. After this inspection, we will make arrangements to repair or replace

the unit.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 OS and BIOS Compatibility....................................................................... 2
1.4 Specifications ............................................................................................ 3
1.4.1 System .......................................................................................... 3
1.4.2 Memory ......................................................................................... 3
1.4.3 Input/Output .................................................................................. 3
1.4.4 Graphics........................................................................................ 3
1.4.5 Ethernet LAN ................................................................................ 3
1.4.6 Industrial Features ........................................................................ 4
1.4.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications.............................. 4
1.5 Jumpers and Connectors .......................................................................... 4
Table 1.1: Connector/Header List................................................ 4
1.6 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector Locations...................................... 6
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations............................... 6
Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors ........................................................... 6
1.7 AIMB-215 B1 Board Diagram.................................................................... 7
Figure 1.3 AIMB-215 B1 Board Diagram ..................................... 7
1.8 Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 8
1.9 Jumper Options......................................................................................... 9
1.9.1 Setting Jumpers ............................................................................ 9
1.9.2 CMOS Mode Selection (JRTCTEST1).......................................... 9
Table 1.2: CMOS Mode Selection (JRTCTEST1) ....................... 9
1.9.3 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM3)................ 10
Table 1.3: COM2 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM3) .
10
Table 1.4: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM3) .
10
1.9.4 LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1 + JLVDS2) ................. 11
Table 1.5: LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1 + JLVDS2)11
1.9.5 PSON1: ATX and AT Mode Selector .......................................... 11
Table 1.6: PSON1: ATX and AT Mode Selector........................ 11
1.9.6 JOBS1 + JWDT1: OBS Beep and Watchdog Timer Output ....... 12
Table 1.7: JOBS1 + JWDT1: OBS Beep and Watchdog Timer 
Output....................................................................... 12
1.9.7 Case Open Pin Header Selection (JCASEOP_SW1) ................. 12
Table 1.8: Case Open Pin Header Selection (JCASEOP_SW1)...
12
1.9.8 Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker Pin Header (JFP1 + 
JFP2) .......................................................................................... 12
Table 1.9: Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker Pin Header 
(JFP1 + JFP2) .......................................................... 12
1.9.9 EDP Panel Voltage Selection (JEDP1 + JEDP2) (BOM Optional) .
13
Table 1.10:EDP Panel Voltage Selection (JEDP1 + JEDP2) (op-
tional)........................................................................ 13
1.9.10 JEIDA/VESA Selection (JLVDS_VCON1) .................................. 13
Table 1.11:JEIDA/VESA Selection (JLVDS_VCON1) ................ 13
1.9.11 RS-485/422 Terminal Resistor Jumper (SW_422_1) ................. 14
Table 1.12:RS-485/422 Terminal Resistor Jumper (SW_422_1)14
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals ....................15

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1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 16
2 LAN and USB Ports (LAN1/2, USB0102/USB0304/USB0506/USB0708) ..
16
Table 2.1: LAN LED Indicators.................................................. 16
3 VGA Connector (VGA1).......................................................................... 17
4 Serial Ports (COM1 ~ COM6) ................................................................. 18
5 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1).................................... 19
6 Display Port Connector (DP1)................................................................. 19
7 System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1/2) ................................................... 20
8 Front Panel Connectors (JFP3/JFP1 + JFP2) ........................................ 20
8.1 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1 + JFP2/PWR_SW) ..................... 21
8.2 Reset (JFP1 + JFP2/RESET) ..................................................... 21
8.3 HDD LED (JFP1 + JFP2/HDDLED)............................................ 21
8.4 External Speaker (JFP1 + JFP2/SPEAKER) .............................. 21
8.5 Power LED and Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP3/PWR_LED and 
KEY LOCK)................................................................................. 21
Table 2.2: ATX Power Supply LED Status (AT power not support-
ed) ............................................................................ 21
9 Line-Out Connector (AUDIO1)................................................................ 22
10 Serial ATA Interface (SATA1/2) & SATADOM Power Pin Header 
(JSATAPWR1) ........................................................................................ 22
Table 2.3: SATADOM Power Pin Header (JSATAPWR1) ........ 23
11 PCI-Express x1 Slot (PCIEX1_1)............................................................ 23
12 Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUDIO1) ............................................ 24
13 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) .................................................. 24
14 SPI Flash Connector(SPI_CN1) ............................................................. 25
15 LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV1).................................. 25
16 LVDS Connector (LVDS1) ...................................................................... 26
17 General Purpose I/O Connector (GPIO1) ............................................... 27
18 CMOS Battery Wafer Box (BAT1)........................................................... 27
19 SPI BIOS Socket (SPI1) ......................................................................... 28
20 SPDIF Interface Pin Header (SPDIF_OUT1).......................................... 28
21 Audio Amplifier Output Pin Header (JAMP1) (BOM Optional) ................ 29
22 ATX Power Supply (5VSB) Connector (ATX_5VSB1) ............................ 29
23 SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR1/2).............................................. 30
24 Case Open Pin Header (JCASE1).......................................................... 30
25 DDR3L SODIMM Socket (DIMMA1/B1).................................................. 31
26 Mini-PCIe and mSATA Connector (MINIPCIE1)..................................... 32
27 Mini-PCIe Connector (MINIPCIE2) ......................................................... 32
28 Low Pin Count Interface Header (LPC1) ................................................ 33
29 RTC Reset Pin Header (JRTCTEST1) ................................................... 33
30 eDP Connector (eDP1) (BOM Optional) ................................................. 34
31 eDP Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV-EDP1) (BOM Optional) . 34
32 SIM Card Holder (SIM2) ......................................................................... 35
Chapter 3 BIOS Operation ................................. 37
1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 38
2 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 38
2.1 Main Menu .................................................................................. 39
2.2 Advanced BIOS Features ........................................................... 40
2.3 Chipset........................................................................................ 63
2.4 Security....................................................................................... 71
2.5 Boot ............................................................................................ 72
2.6 Save and Exit.............................................................................. 73
Chapter 4 Software and Service Introduction.. 75
1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 76

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4.2 Value-Added Software Services ............................................................. 76
4.2.1 Software API ............................................................................... 76
4.2.2 Software Utility ............................................................................ 78
Chapter 5 Chipset Software Install Utility.........79
5.1 Before Installation ................................................................................... 80
5.2 Introduction ............................................................................................. 80
Chapter 6 VGA Setup..........................................81
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 82
6.2 Windows 7/8.1......................................................................................... 82
Chapter 7 LAN Configuration.............................83
7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 84
7.2 Features .................................................................................................. 84
7.3 Installation ............................................................................................... 84
7.4 Windows 7/8.1 Driver Setup (Realtek 8111E)......................................... 84
Chapter 8 XHCI Driver Installation.....................85
8.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 86
8.2 Installation ............................................................................................... 87
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer..89
A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................................................... 90
A.1.1 Watchdog Timer Overview.......................................................... 90
A.1.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer ............................................. 90
Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers ....................................... 92
A.1.3 Example Program ....................................................................... 93
Appendix B I/O Pin Assignments..........................97
B.1 DC-IN Adaptor Connector (DCIN1)......................................................... 98
B.2 Display Port Connector (DP1)................................................................. 98
B.3 eDP Panel Voltage Selection (JEDP-1 + JEDP-2) (BOM Optional)........ 99
B.4 VGA Connector (VGA1) .......................................................................... 99
B.5 Serial ATA Interface Connector (SATA2).............................................. 100
B.6 SATADOM Power Pin Header (JSATAPWR1) ..................................... 100
B.7 Serial ATA Interface Connector (SATA1).............................................. 100
B.8 CMOS Battery Wafer Box (BAT1)......................................................... 101
B.9 System Fan Connector (SYSFAN2)...................................................... 101
B.10 USB3.0 + USB2.0 Stack Connector (USB0102) ................................... 101
B.11 SPI BIOS Socket (SPI1)........................................................................ 102
B.12 USB2.0 * 2 Stack Connector (USB0304) .............................................. 102
B.13 COM1 Box Header (COM1) .................................................................. 103
B.14 Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Beep (JOBS1 + JWDT1) ................ 103
B.15 RJ45 (LAN1 + LAN2) Connector (LAN12) ............................................ 104
B.16 SPDIF Interface Pin Header (SPDIF_OUT1) ........................................ 104
B.17 HD Analog Audio Interface (AUDIO1)................................................... 105
B.18 Front Panel Audio Pin Header (FPAUD1)............................................. 105
B.19 Audio Amplifier Output Pin Header (JAMP1) (BOM Optional) .............. 105

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B.20 LVDS VESA and JEIDA Format Pin Header ........................................ 106
B.21 LVDS Panel Connector (LVDS1) .......................................................... 106
B.22 Dual-Port USB2.0 Box Header (USB0506)........................................... 107
B.23 LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1 + JLVDS2)............................ 107
B.24 COM6 RI# Selection Pin Header (JSETCOM6_V1) ............................. 108
B.25 LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV1)................................ 108
B.26 8-bit General Purpose I/O Pin Header (GPIO1).................................... 108
B.27 COM3 ~ COM6 Box Header (COM3456) ............................................. 109
B.28 AT/ATX Mode Selection (PSON1) ........................................................ 110
B.29 ATX Power Supply(5VSB) Connector (ATX_5VSB1) ........................... 110
B.30 COM3 RS232, RS422, and RS485 Selection Pin Header (JSETCOM3) ...
111
B.31 SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR1)............................................... 111
B.32 COM2 Pin Header (COM2)................................................................... 112
B.33 System Fan Connector (SYSFAN1) ..................................................... 112
B.34 Case Open Selection Pin Header (JCASEOP_SW1) ........................... 112
B.35 Case Open Pin Header (JCASE1)........................................................ 113
B.36 PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector (KBMS1) ......................... 113
B.37 Mini-PCIe Connector (MINIPCIE2) ....................................................... 114
B.38 Mini-PCIe and mSATA Connector (MINIPCIE1)................................... 115
B.39 Low Pin Count Interface Header (LPC1) .............................................. 116
B.40 BIOS Flash Pin Header (SPI_CN1) ...................................................... 117
B.41 RTC Reset Pin Header (JRTCTEST1) ................................................. 117
B.42 SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR2)............................................... 117
B.43 Dual-Port USB2.0 Pin Header (USB0708)............................................ 118
B.44 eDP Connector (eDP1) (BOM Optional) ............................................... 118
B.45 Power LED and Keyboard Lock Pin Header (JFP3) ............................. 119
B.46 Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker Pin Header (JFP1 + JFP2) . 119
B.47 LVDS2 Control Signal Pin Header (LVDS2) (BOM Optional) ............... 119
B.48 eDP Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV-EDP1) (BOM Optional) 120
B.49 ATX 12 V Power Supply Connector (ATX12V1) ................................... 120
B.50 SIM Card Holder (SIM2) ....................................................................... 120
B.51 RS-485/422 Terminal Resistor Jumper (SW_422_1) ........................... 121

Chapter 1

1General Information

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1.1 Introduction

The AIMB-215 B1 with Intel® Celeron™ J1900/N2930/N2807 processor is designed

for industrial applications that require enhanced computing performance and power

management capabilities. The motherboard features an onboard Intel® Celeron™

J1900/N2930/N2807 quad-core 2.0/1.83 and dual-core 1.58 GHz CPU with DDR3L

1333MHz of up to 8 GB.

The AIMB-215 B1 offers rich I/O connectivity with one USB 3.0 and nine USB 2.0

ports, as well as six COM ports integrated in a standard 170 x 170 mm form factor.

The system also supports dual display for LVDS, DP++ and VGA. AIMB-215 B1 also

features numerous connectivity and expansion options, including PCIe x1, 8-bit

GPIO, two SATA II 3GB/s connectors, an optional TPM security feature, and two

Mini-PCIe expansion slots for easy integration. A dual Intel® chipset and 10/100/

1000 Mbps Ethernet port are also provided to deliver high-speed networking.

AIMB-215 B1 is powered by the newest Intel® Celeron™ processor, which is built on

22nm process technology. The thermal design power rating for the Intel N2807 dual-

core architecture is only 4.3 W, and that for the quad-core N2930/J1900 design is

only 7.5 W/10 W, allowing additional power reductions, system compressions, and

performance improvements to be implemented in the future. All the features

described above are incorporated into a space-saving, power-efficient, and cost-

effective Mini-ITX form factor.

1.2 Features

Supports Intel® Celeron™ J1900, N2930, and N2807 processors

Two 204-pin SODIMM, up to 8 GB DDR3L, and 1333 MHz SDRAM

Supports 1 PCIe x1 and two Mini-PCIe expansion ports, six serial ports, 8 USB

ports, and two SATA II ports

Lower total ownership costs with DC12-V functionality; supports 24-bit dual-

channel LVDS

Onboard TPM 1.2 support (optional)

Supports a dual-channel 6 W amplifier (optional)

Supports embedded software APIs and utilities

1.3 OS and BIOS Compatibility

The AIMB-215 B1 BIOS supports OS in legacy mode for 32 and 64 bit, and supports

OS in UEFI mode for 64-bit.

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Chapter 1 General Information

1.4 Specifications

1.4.1 System

CPU: Intel® Celeron™ J1900/N2930/N2807

BIOS: SPI 16-Mbit BIOS

SATA hard disk drive interface: Two onboard SATA connectors with a data

transmission rate of up to 300 MB

1.4.2 Memory

RAM: Up to 8 GB in two-slot 204-pin SODIMM sockets. Supports dual-channel

DDR3L (low voltage) SODIMM 1.35 V modules of up to 1333 MHz

1.4.3 Input/Output

PCI bus: One PCIe x1 slot, one full size MiniPCIe and one half size MiniPCIe

socket

Serial ports: Six serial ports; COM3 comprises RS-232/422/485 and five RS-

232 serial ports

Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector: Supports one standard PS/2 keyboard

and one standard PS/2 mouse (onboard six-pin wafer box)

USB port: Supports one USB 3.0 port with a transmission rate of up to 5Gbps

and seven USB 2.0 ports with transmission rates of up to 480 Mbps

GPIO connector: One 8-bit general purpose input/output

1.4.4 Graphics

Controller: Embedded Gen7, Gfx frequency 688/313/313 MHz for J1900 /

N2930/N2807

Display memory: Dynamically shared system memory of up to 224 MB

VGA: Supports a display resolution of up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz

LVDS: Supports a display resolution of up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz

DisplayPort 1.2: Supports up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz

1.4.5 Ethernet LAN

Supports dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port (s) via PCI Express x1 bus,

which provides a data transmission rate of 500 MB/s

Controller: LAN1: Realtek 8111E; LAN2: Realtek 8111E

Note! mSATA support is only available when SATA 2 is not in use; mSATA

and SATA2 cannot be used concurrently.

Note! AIMB-215 B1 supports 1.35 V memory only. Users must install the

memory modules on the DIMMA 1 socket first.

Note! Half size MiniPCIe support is only available when PCIe x1 is not in use;

Half size MiniPCIe and PCIe x1 cannot be used concurrently.

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1.4.6 Industrial Features

Watchdog timer: Can generate a system reset. The watchdog timer is pro-

grammable, with each unit equal to one second or one minute (255 levels)

1.4.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications

Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F, depending on the CPU)

Storage temperature: -40 ~ 85 °C (-40 ~ 185 °F)

Humidity: 5 ~ 95% non-condensing

Power supply voltage: +12 V

Power consumption:+12 V @ 2.03 A (Intel J1900 2.0 GHz processor/DDR3L

1333 MHz 4 GB x 2)

Board size: 170 x 170 mm (6.69 x 6.69")

Board weight: 0.365 kg

1.5 Jumpers and Connectors

The AIMB-215 B1 motherboard is equipped with connectors for linking the board to

external devices such as hard disk drives and a keyboard. The board also features

several jumpers for configuring the system according to specific applications.

The function of each board jumper and connector is listed in the table below. The pro-

cedure for setting jumpers is explained in subsequent sections of this chapter.

Instructions for connecting external devices to the motherboard are provided in

Chapter 2.

Table 1.1: Connector/Header List

Description Part Reference

1 DC-IN adaptor connector DCIN1

2 Display Port connector DP1

3 eDP panel voltage selection JEDP-1+JEDP-2

4 VGA connector VGA1

5 Serial ATA interface connector SATA2

6 SATADOM power pin header JSATAPWR1

7 Serial ATA interface connector SATA1

8 CMOS battery wafer box BAT1

9 System fan connector SYSFAN2

10 USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 stack connector USB0102

11 SPI BIOS socket SPI1

12 USB 2.0 * 2 stack connector USB0304

13 COM1 box header COM1

14 Watchdog timer output and OBS beep JOBS1+JWDT1

15 RJ45(LAN 1+ LAN 2) connector LAN12

16 SPDIF interface pin header SPDIF_OUT1

17 HD analog audio interface AUDIO1

18 Front-panel audio pin header FPAUD1

19 Audio amplifier output pin header JAMP1

20 PCI-Express x1 slot PCIEX1_1

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21 LVDS VESA, JEIDA format selection pin

header JLVDS_VCON1

22 LVDS panel connector LVDS1

23 Dual-port USB2.0 pin header USB0506

24 DDR3L SODIMM socket DIMMB1

25 LVDS panel voltage selection JLVDS1+JLVDS2

26 COM6 RI# selection pin header JSETCOM6_V1

27 LVDS backlight inverter power connector INV1

28 8-bit general purpose I/O pin header GPIO1

29 COM 3 ~ COM 6 box header COM3456

30 AT/ATX mode selection PSON1

31 ATX power supply (5VSB) connector ATX_5VSB1

32 COM3 RS232,RS422,RS485 selection pin

header JSETCOM3

33 SATA power connector SATA_PWR1

34 COM2 box header COM2

35 System fan connector SYSFAN1

36 Case open selection pin header JCASEOP_SW1

37 Case open pin header JCASE1

38 PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector KBMS1

39 Mini-PCIe connector MINIPCIE2

40 Mini-PCIe, mSATA connector MINIPCIE1

41 DDR3L SODIMM socket DIMMA1

42 Low pin count interface header LPC1

43 BIOS flash pin header SPI_CN1

44 RTC reset pin header JRTCTEST1

45 SATA power connector SATA_PWR2

46 Dual-port USB2.0 pin header USB0708

47 eDP connector eDP1

48 Power LED and keyboard lock pin header JFP3

49 Power switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker pin

header JFP1+JFP2

50 LVDS2 control signal pin header LVDS2

51 eDP backlight inverter power connector INV-EDP1

52 ATX 12-V power supply connector ATX12V1

53 SIM card holder SIM2

54 RS-485/422 terminal resistor jumper SW_422_1

Table 1.1: Connector/Header List

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1.6 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector

Locations

Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations

Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors

LAN1/2

DCIN1

DP1

JEDP1-1+JEDP-2

VGA1

SATA2

SATA1

BAT1

SYS

FAN2

USB0102

USB0304

COM1

JOBS1+JWDT1

SPDIF_

OUT1

AUDIO1

FPAUD1

JAMP1

PCIEX1_1

JLVDS_VCON1

LVDS1

USB0506 DIMMB1

JLVDS1+JLVDS2

JSETCOM6_V1

INV1

GPIO1

COM3/4/5/6

PSON1

ATX_5VSB1

JSETCOM3 SATAPWR1

COM2

SYSFAN1

JCASEOP_SW1

JCASE1

KBMS1

MiniPCIE1

MiniPCIE2

DIMMA1

LPC1

JRTCTEST1

SATA_PWR2

USB0708

JFP3 JFP1+JFP2

LVDS2

INV-EDP1

ATX12V1

SPI1 eDP1

SATA1

SATA2

SPI_CN1

COM1

SPDIF_OUT1

LPC1

JSATAPWR1

USB2 USB4

USB1 USB3

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1.7 AIMB-215 B1 Board Diagram

Figure 1.3 AIMB-215 B1 Board Diagram

Intel Celeron

J1900/N2930

processor

LPC

SPI

Super I/O Winbond

NCT6106D

Infineon TPM 1.2

(optional)

DDR3L 1066/1333 MHz SO-DIMM

Channel A

DDR3L 1066/1333 MHz SO-DIMM

Channel B

CRT CRT

DP1.2 port

(colay eDP by optional)

Chrontel 7511

48bit LVDS

LVDS

2 SATA ports 300 MB/s

7 USB 2.0 ports

USB 2.0

1 USB 3.0 port

USB 3.0

Realtek Audio Codec

ALC892 HD Audio

8-bit GPIO

BIOS

GbE LAN2:

Realtek RTL8111E

PCIe x1

(PCIex1/USB/SATA signal)

(PCIex1/USB signal)

PCIe x1

GbE LAN1:

Realtek RTL8111E

PCIe x1

mSATA

(colay SATA2)

Full-size Mini-PCIe

Half-size Mini-PCIe

with SIM Card holder (colay PCIex1)

PCIe x 1 slot

(colay Half-size Mini-PCIe)

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1.8 Safety Precautions

Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from the chassis when

working with the hardware. Do not connect devices while the power is

on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power

surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC

chassis.

Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the

motherboard. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to electro-

static discharges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at

all times. Place all electronic components on a static-dissipative surface

or in a static-shielded bag when not in the chassis.

Caution! The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock circuit.

There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's

instructions.

Caution! There is a danger of a new battery exploding if 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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1.9 Jumper Options

This section provides instructions on how to configure the motherboard by setting

jumpers, and also outlines the default motherboard settings and options for each

jumper.

1.9.1 Setting Jumpers

The motherboard can be configured according to the application requirements with

the setting of jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit.

Jumpers typically consist 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” (or turn ON) a

jumper, connect the pins with the clip. To “open” (or turn OFF) a jumper, simply

remove the clip. Some jumpers comprise a set of three pins, labeled 1, 2, and 3. With

these jumpers, simply connect either Pins 1 and 2, or Pins 2 and 3. A pair of needle-

nose pliers may be necessary for setting jumpers.

1.9.2 CMOS Mode Selection (JRTCTEST1)

The AIMB-215 B1 motherboard contains a jumper that can erase CMOS data and

reset the system BIOS information. This jumper is typically set with Pins 1 and 2

being closed. To reset the CMOS data, set J1 to Pins 2 and 3 as closed for a few sec-

onds before moving the jumper back to Pins 1 and 2 as closed. This procedure

resets the CMOS to its default settings.

Table 1.2: CMOS Mode Selection (JRTCTEST1)

Function Setting

Normal (Default)

Clear CMOS

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1.9.3 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM3)

Users can select between the RS-232/422/485 modes for COM3 using JSETCOM3.

The default setting is “RS-232”.

Table 1.3: COM2 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM3)

Function Setting

Set COM3 as RS-232 (default)

Set COM3 as RS-422

Set COM3 as RS-485

Table 1.4: COM3 RS-232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM3)

Function Jumper Settings

RS-232* (5-6) + (7-9) + (8-10) + (13-15) + (14-16) closed

RS-422 (3-4) + (9-11) + (10-12) + (15-17) + (16-18) closed

RS-485 (1-2) + (9-11) + (10-12) + (15-17) + (16-18) closed

*default

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1.9.4 LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1 + JLVDS2)

1.9.5 PSON1: ATX and AT Mode Selector

*Default

Table 1.5: LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1 + JLVDS2)

Function Settings

Set the LVDS panel as +5 V

Set LVDS panel as +3.3 V (default)

Set the LVDS panel as +12 V

Table 1.6: PSON1: ATX and AT Mode Selector

Closed Pins Result

1-2 AT Mode

2-3* ATX Mode

AT Mode

1-2 closed

ATX Mode

2-3 closed

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1.9.6 JOBS1 + JWDT1: OBS Beep and Watchdog Timer Output

*default

1.9.7 Case Open Pin Header Selection (JCASEOP_SW1)

1.9.8 Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker Pin Header (JFP1 +

JFP2)

Table 1.7: JOBS1 + JWDT1: OBS Beep and Watchdog Timer Output

Closed Pins Result

2-3* Watchdog reset

4-5* OBS alarm

Function Settings

Watchdog Timer Output (2-3) (default)

OBS BEEP (4-5) (default)

1 2 3 4 5

Watchdog Timer disabled (1-2)

OBS BEEP (4-5) (default)

1 2 3 4 5

Table 1.8: Case Open Pin Header Selection (JCASEOP_SW1)

Function Settings

Normal Close (default)

1 2 3

Normal Open

1 2 3

Table 1.9: Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker Pin Header (JFP1 +

JFP2)

Function Settings

JFP1 (7-10) (default)

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1.9.9 EDP Panel Voltage Selection (JEDP1 + JEDP2) (BOM Optional)

1.9.10 JEIDA/VESA Selection (JLVDS_VCON1)

Table 1.10: EDP Panel Voltage Selection (JEDP1 + JEDP2) (optional)

Function SettingS

Set the EDP Panel as

+5 V

Set the EDP panel as

+3.3 V (default)

Set the EDP panel as

+12 V

Table 1.11: JEIDA/VESA Selection (JLVDS_VCON1)

Function Settings

Pull high to +V5.

(JEIDA or VESA base

on panel definition)

Pull down to GND

(default)

(JEIDA or VESA base

on panel definition)

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1.9.11 RS-485/422 Terminal Resistor Jumper (SW_422_1)

Table 1.12: RS-485/422 Terminal Resistor Jumper (SW_422_1)

Function Settings

Default

Add RS-485 terminator

Add RS-422 terminator

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2Connecting

Peripherals

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2.1 Introduction

Most of the device connectors can be accessed from the top of the board during

installation in the chassis. If the system is installed with several cards or the chassis

is packed, partial removal of the card may be necessary to make all connections.

2.2 LAN and USB Ports (LAN1/2, USB0102/

USB0304/USB0506/USB0708)

AIMB-215 B1 provides up to seven USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 ports. One USB 3.0

and three USB 2.0 are located on the rear side. The USB interface complies with the

USB specification revision 2.0 that supports transmission rates of up to 480 Mbps,

and revision 3.0 that supports transmission rates of up to 5 Gbps, and is also fuse

protected. Furthermore, the USB interface can be disabled in the system BIOS setup

menu.

The AIMB-215 B1 system is equipped with two high-performance 1000 Mbps Ether-

net LAN adapters, both of which are supported by all major network operating sys-

tems. The RJ-45 jacks on the rear panel facilitate convenient LAN connection.

Table 2.1: LAN LED Indicators

LAN Mode LAN Indicator

1 Gbps link on LED1 Green on

100 Mbps link on LED1 Orange on

Active LED2 Green flashing

Note! If Windows 7 is selected as the OS, users must install a USB 3.0 XHCI

driver.

Please refer to Chapter 8 for information on XHCI driver installation.

USB0102 USB0304

USB0506

USB0708

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2.3 VGA Connector (VGA1)

VGA1 is a standard 15-pin D-SUB connector commonly used for VGA. The pin

assignments for VGA are detailed in Appendix B.

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2.4 Serial Ports (COM1 ~ COM6)

AIMB-215 B1 supports six serial ports. COM3 is RS-232/422/485 and COM1/2/4/5/6

are RS-232. COM6 also supports 5 V/12 V according to jumper selection. Users can

employ JSETCOM3 to select between the RS-232/422/485 modes for COM3. Such

ports can be connected to serial devices, such as a mouse or printer, or to a commu-

nications network.

The IRQ and address ranges for both ports are fixed. However, users can disable the

port or change the parameters via the system BIOS setup.

Various devices implement the RS-232/422/485 standards in different manners.

Users who experience problems with a serial device are advised check the connector

pin assignments.

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2.5 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1)

Onboard six-pin wafer box connector, which supports one standard PS/2 keyboard

and one standard PS/2 mouse.

2.6 Display Port Connector (DP1)

DP1

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2.7 System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1/2)

For devices with a fan installed, this connector supports cooling fans of up to 500 mA

(6 W).

2.8 Front Panel Connectors (JFP3/JFP1 + JFP2)

Several external switches are provided for monitoring and controlling the AIMB-215

B1.

SYSFAN1

SYSFAN2

JFP3

JFP1+JFP2

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2.8.1 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1 + JFP2/PWR_SW)

For computer cases equipped with ATX power supply, users should connect the

Power On/Off button on the computer case to (JFP1 + JFP2/PWR_SW) for conve-

nient Power On/Off functionality.

2.8.2 Reset (JFP1 + JFP2/RESET)

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

wire for the reset button.

2.8.3 HDD LED (JFP1 + JFP2/HDDLED)

An LED can be linked to the connector (JFP2/HDDLED) to indicate when the HDD is

active.

2.8.4 External Speaker (JFP1 + JFP2/SPEAKER)

(JFP1 + JFP2/SPEAKER) is a four-pin connector for an external speaker. If no exter-

nal speaker is available, the AIMB-215 B1 provides an onboard buzzer as an alterna-

tive. To enable the buzzer, set Pins 7-10 as closed.

2.8.5 Power LED and Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP3/PWR_LED

and KEY LOCK)

(JFP3/PWR_LED and KEY LOCK) is a five-pin connector for the Power-On LED and

Key Lock function. Refer to Appendix B for detailed information regarding the pin

assignments. The Power LED cable should be connected to Pins 1-3. The key lock

button cable should be connected to Pins 4 and 5.

Three power supply connection modes exist. The first is the ATX power mode, where

the system is powered on/off by momentarily pressing the power button. The second

is the AT power mode, where the system is powered on/off using the power supply

switch. The third is another AT power mode that involves the front panel power

switch. The status differences indicated by the power LED are listed in the following

table:

Table 2.2: ATX Power Supply LED Status (AT power not supported)

Power mode

LED

(ATX power mode)

(On/off by

momentarily

pressing the power

button)

LED

(AT power mode)

(Powered on/off using

the power supply

switch)

LED

(AT power mode)

(Powered on/off

using the front panel

switch)

PSON1

(on the back plane)

jumper setting

Pins 2-3 closed Pins 1-2 closed

Connect Pins 1 and 2

to the panel switch via

cable

System On On On On

S3 Fast flashing N/A N/A

S4 Slow flashing N/A N/A

System Off Off Off Off

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2.9 Line-Out Connector (AUDIO1)

This connector supports line-out, mic-in, and line-in functions.

2.10 Serial ATA Interface (SATA1/2) & SATADOM

Power Pin Header (JSATAPWR1)

AUDIO1

SATA1

SATA2

JSATAPWR1

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AIMB-215 B1 features a high-performance Serial ATA interface (up to 300 MB/s) that

allows cabling to hard drives using long, thin cables.

2.11 PCI-Express x1 Slot (PCIEX1_1)

The AIMB-215 B1 features one PCIe x1 slot.

Note! SATA2 is only supported when mSATA is not in use. SATA2 and

mSATA cannot be used concurrently.

Table 2.3: SATADOM Power Pin Header (JSATAPWR1)

Pin Signal

1GND

2SATA_DOM

3+V5

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2.12 Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUDIO1)

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

either HD audio or a legacy AC’97 (optional) standard. This connector is attached

using the front panel audio I/O module cable.

2.13 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

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 direction. Determine the correct

orientation and press firmly until the connectors mate completely.

FPAUDIO1

ATX12V1

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2.14 SPI Flash Connector(SPI_CN1)

The SPI flash card pin header may be used to flash the BIOS if the AIMB-215 B1

cannot be powered on.

2.15 LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector

(INV1)

SPI_CN1

INV1

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2.16 LVDS Connector (LVDS1)

Note! Signal Description

Signal Signal Description

VR Vadj=0.75 V

(Recommended: 4.7 K, 1/16 W)

ENBKL LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal

LVDS1

Pin 3: GND → Panel connected

NC/3.3 V →No panel

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2.17 General Purpose I/O Connector (GPIO1)

2.18 CMOS Battery Wafer Box (BAT1)

GPIO1

BAT1

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2.19 SPI BIOS Socket (SPI1)

2.20 SPDIF Interface Pin Header (SPDIF_OUT1)

SPI1

SPDIF_OUT1

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2.21 Audio Amplifier Output Pin Header (JAMP1)

(BOM Optional)

2.22 ATX Power Supply (5VSB) Connector

(ATX_5VSB1)

JAMP1

ATX_5VSB1

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2.23 SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR1/2)

2.24 Case Open Pin Header (JCASE1)

SATA_PWR1

SATA_PWR2

JCASE1

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2.25 DDR3L SODIMM Socket (DIMMA1/B1)

Note! AIMB-215 B1 supports 1.35 V memory only. Users must populate the

memory on socket DIMMA1 first.

Users are advised to use memory modules of the same type, speed,

and frequency for each motherboard. Memory modules of different

types and speeds should not be used.

DIMMB1

DIMMA1

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2.26 Mini-PCIe and mSATA Connector (MINIPCIE1)

2.27 Mini-PCIe Connector (MINIPCIE2)

MINIPCIE1

MINIPCIE2

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2.28 Low Pin Count Interface Header (LPC1)

2.29 RTC Reset Pin Header (JRTCTEST1)

JRTCTEST1

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2.30 eDP Connector (eDP1) (BOM Optional)

2.31 eDP Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV-

EDP1) (BOM Optional)

eDP1

INV-EDP1

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2.32 SIM Card Holder (SIM2)

SIM2

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Chapter 3

3BIOS Operation

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3.1 Introduction

With the AMI BIOS Setup program, users can modify the BIOS settings and control

the special system features. The Setup program comprises several menus with

options for adjusting or turning special features on or off. This chapter describes the

basic navigation of the AIMB-215 B1 BIOS setup menu pages.

3.2 BIOS Setup

The AIMB-215 B1 Series is equipped with built-in AMI BIOS and a CMOS Setup Util-

ity that allows users to configure specific settings or activate certain system features.

The CMOS Setup Utility saves the configuration in the CMOS RAM of the mother-

board. When the system power is turned off, the battery on the board supplies the

necessary power to preserve the CMOS RAM.

When the power is turned on, press the <Del> button during the BIOS power-on self-

test (POST) to access the CMOS Setup Utility screen.

Control Keys

<↑>< ↓>< ←>< →>Move select item

<Enter> Select item

<Esc> Main Menu - Quit without saving changes to the CMOS

Sub Menu - Exit current page and return to the 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 setup defaults

<F10> Save all CMOS changes

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3.2.1 Main Menu

Press <Del> to enter the AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear

on the screen. Use the arrow keys to select items and press <Enter> to access the

submenu.

The Main BIOS Setup page comprises two main frames. The left frame displays all

configurable options. Grayed-out options cannot be configured, whereas the options

displayed in blue can be. The right frame also displays the key legend.

The area above the key legend is reserved for text messages. When an option is

selected in the left frame, the display text changes to white and is often accompanied

by a text message.

System Time/System Date

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight the System Time

or System Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values via the keyboard.

Press the <Tab> or <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must be

entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time must be entered in HH:MM:SS format.

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3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features

Select the Advanced tab from the AIMB-215 B1 Setup menu to enter the Advanced

BIOS Setup page. Users can select any item in the left frame of the screen, such as

CPU Configuration, to access the submenu for that item. Select an Advanced BIOS

Setup option by highlighting the text using the <Arrow> keys. All Advanced BIOS

Setup options are described in this section. The Advanced BIOS Setup menu screen

is shown below. The submenus are described in the following pages.

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3.2.2.1 Trusted Computing (BOM Optional)

Security Device Support

To enable or disable BIOS support for security device

TPM State

To enable or disable security device.

Pending operation

Schedule an Operation for the Security Device.

TPM Enabled Status

Provides the current capability state of the security device.

TPM Active Status

Provides the current capability state of the security device.

TPM Owner Status

Provides current Ownership state. ie: Owned or Unowned.

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3.2.2.2 ACPI Settings

Enable ACPI Auto Configuration

This item allows users to enable or disable ACPI auto configuration.

Enable Hibernation

This item allows users to enable or disable hibernation.

ACPI Sleep State

This item allows users to set the ACPI sleep state.

Lock Legacy Resources

This item allows users to lock legacy device resources.

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3.2.2.3 Super IO Configuration

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Serial Ports 1/2/3/4/5/6

This item allows users to enable or disable serial Ports 1/2/3/4/5/6.

Change Settings

This item allows users to change the settings for serial Ports 1/2/3/4/5/6.

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3.2.2.4 PC Health Status

This page shows the AIMB-215 B1 PC health status.

Smart Fan Function

This item allows users to enable or disable the System Smart Fan function.

CPU Warning Temperature

This item allows users to set the CPU temperature threshold. When the system

CPU reaches the threshold temperature, a buzzer will emit a warning alert.

ACPI Shutdown Temperature

This item allows users to set the CPU temperature threshold at which the sys-

tem automatically shuts down to prevent the CPU from overheating.

Case Open Warning

This item allows users to enable or disable the Case Open Warning function.

Wake On Ring

This item allows users to enable or disable Wake On Ring functionality.

RS-485 AUTO FLOW

This item allows users to enable or disable the RS-485 AUTO FLOW function.

Watchdog Timer

This item allows users to enable or disable the Watchdog timer.

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3.2.2.5 Smart Fan Mode Configuration

This page shows the Smart Fan Mode items.

Smart Fan Mode

This item allows users to enable or disable Smart Fan mode.

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3.2.2.6 Digital I/O Configuration

Digital I/O Configuration

This item allows users to set digital I/O 1 to 8 as inputs or outputs.

3.2.2.7 ISCT Support

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ISCT Support

This item allows users to enable or disable ISCT support.

3.2.2.8 S5 RTC Wake Settings

Wake System From S5

This item allows users to enable or disable system wake on alarm event.

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3.2.2.9 Serial Port Console Redirection

Console Redirection

This item allows users to enable or disable console redirection.

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3.2.2.10 CPU Configuration

Limit CPUID Maximum

This item allows users to enable or disable the ability to limit the CPUID maxi-

mum.

Execute Disable Bit

This item allows users to enable or disable the Execute Disable Bit function.

Intel Virtualization Technology

This item allows users to enable or disable Intel® Virtualization Technology.

Power Technology

Enable the power management features.

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This page shows the CPU information.

3.2.2.11 PPM Configuration

EIST

To enable or disable Intel SpeedStep.

CPU C state Report

To enable or disable CPU C state report to OS.

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Max CPU C-state

This option controls Max C state that the processor will support.

S0ix

This item allows users to enable or disable the CPU S0ix state.

3.2.2.12 IDE Configuration

Serial-ATA (SATA)

This item allows users to enable or disable the SATA device.

SATA Speed Support

This item allows users to select the SATA speed (Gen1 or Gen2).

SATA ODD Port

This item allows users to set Port 1 or 2 to have ODD functionality.

SATA Mode

This item allows users to select the mode for SATA controller(s).

Serial-ATA Port 1

This item allows users to enable or disable the Serial-ATA Port 1 device.

SATA Port 1 Hot Plug

This item allows users to enable or disable the SATA Port 1 hot plug.

Serial-ATA Port 2

This item allows users to enable or disable the Serial-ATA Port 2 / mSATA

device.

SATA Port 2 Hot Plug

This item allows users to enable or disable the SATA Port 2 hot plug.

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3.2.2.13 Miscellaneous Configuration

High Precision Timer

This item allows users to enable or disable the high-precision timer.

PCI Express Dynamic Clock Gating

This item allows users to enable or disable the PCI Express Dynamic Clock Gat-

ing function.

OS Selection

This item allows users to set the OS as Windows 7 or Windows 8.x.

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3.2.2.14 PCI Subsystem Settings

General PCI Device Settings

PCI Latency Timer

This item allows users to program the timer value into the PCI Latency Timer

PCI-X Latency Timer

Value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register.

VGA Palette Snooping

This item allows users to enable or disable VGA palette register snooping.

PERR# Generation

This item allows users to enable or disable PERR# Generation.

SERR# Generation

This item allows users to enable or disable SERR# Generation.

Above 4G Decoding

This item allows users to enable or disable 64-bit-capable device decoding in

above 4G address spaces (if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding).

SR-I0V Support

If the system has SR-IOV-capable PCIe devices, this item allows users to

enable or disable single root IO virtualization support.

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PCI Express Device Register Settings

Relaxed Ordering

This item allows users to enable or disable relaxed ordering.

Extended Tag

This item allows users to enable or disable extended tags.

No Snoop

This item allows users to enable or disable the No Snooping function.

Maximum Payload

This item allows users to set the maximum payload for PCI Express devices or

authorize the system BIOS to select the value.

Maximum Read Request

This item allows users to set the maximum read request size for PCI Express

devices or authorize the system BIOS to select the value.

PCI Express Link Register Settings

ASPM Support

This item allows users to enable or disable ASPM support.

Extended Synch

This item allows users to enable or disable the Extended Synch function.

Link Training Retry

This item allows users to define the number of retry attempts for software link

training.

Link Training Timeout

This item allows users to define the number of microseconds the software will

wait before polling the “Link Training” bit in the link status register. Values range

from 10 to 10000 uS.

Unpopulated Links

To save power, the software will disable unpopulated PCI Express links if this

option set as “Disable Link”.

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Restore PCIE Registers

On non-PCI Express aware OS (pre-Windows Vista), some devices may not be

correctly re initialized after S3. Enabling this item restores PCI Express device

configurations upon S3 resume.

PCI Express GEN2 Device Register Settings

Completion Timeout

This item is an in-device function that supports Completion Timeout program-

mability by allowing the system software to modify the Completion Timeout

value. The default value is 50us to 50ms. If the “Shorter” option is selected, the

software will use the shorter timeout ranges supported by the hardware. If the

“Longer” option is selected, the software will use longer timeout ranges.

ARI Forwarding

If supported by the hardware and set to “Enabled”, the downstream port pre-

vents the traditional device number field from being 0 enforcement when turning

a Type 1 Configuration Request into a Type 0 Configuration Request, thereby

permitting access to the extended functions of the ARI device located below the

port. The default value is “Disabled”.

AtomicOp Requester Enable

If supported by the hardware and set to “Enabled”, this function initiates Atomi-

cOp requests only if the Bus Master Enable bit is in the Command Register Set.

AtomicOp Egress Blocking

If supported by the hardware and set to “Enabled”, outbound AtomicOp

requests transmitted via egress ports will be blocked.

Warning! Enabling this item can cause issues with other hardware after S3

resume.

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IDO Request Enable

If supported by the hardware and set to “Enabled”, this item allows users to set

the number of ID-based ordering (IDO) bit (Attribute[2]) requests to be initiated.

IDO Completion Enable

If supported by the hardware and set to “Enabled”, this item allows users to set

the number of IDO bit (Attribute[2]) requests to be initiated.

LTR Mechanism Enable

If supported by the hardware and set to “Enabled”, the Latency Tolerance

Reporting (LTR) mechanism will be activated.

End-End TLP Prefix Blocking

If supported by the hardware and set to “Enabled”, this function blocks the for-

warding of TLPs that contain End-End TLP Prefixes.

PCI Express Gen2 Link Register Settings

Target Link Speed

If supported by the hardware and set to “Force to 2.5 GT/s” to downstream

ports, users can determine the upper limit link operation speed by restricting the

values specified by the upstream component in its training sequences. When

the “Auto” option is selected, HW-initialized data will be used.

Clock Power Management

If supported by the hardware and set to “Enabled”, the device is permitted to

use CLKREQ# signals to manage the link clock power according to the protocol

defined in an appropriate form factor specification.

Compliance SOS

If supported by the hardware and set to “Enabled”, this option forces the LTSSM

to send SKP-ordered sets between sequences when sending compliance pat-

terns or modified compliance patterns.

Hardware Autonomous Width

If supported by the hardware and set to “Disabled”, the ability to alter the link

width using the hardware is disabled, except by reducing the size to correct

unstable link operation.

Hardware Autonomous Speed

If supported by the hardware and set to “Disabled”, the ability to alter link speed

using the hardware is disabled, except by reducing the speed to correct unsta-

ble link operation.

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3.2.2.15 Compatibility Support Module Configuration

CSM Support

This item allows users to enable or disable CSM support.

GateA20 Active

Upon request - GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. Never allow dis-

abling of GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB.

Option ROM Messages

This item allows users to set the display mode for Option ROM.

INT19 Trap Response

This item allows users to set the BIOS reaction to INT19 trapping by Option

ROM: “Immediate” - execute the trap right away; “postponed” - execute the trap

during legacy boot.

Boot Options Filter

This item allows users to control the Legacy/UEFI ROM priority.

Option ROM Execution

–Network

Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.

–Storage

Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.

–Video

Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM.

–Other PCI devices

Determines the OpROM execution policy for devices other than network,

storage, and/or video devices.

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3.2.2.16 USB Configuration

Legacy USB support

This item allows users to enable or disable support for legacy USB. The “Auto”

option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.

XHCI Hands Off

This is a workaround for OS without XHCI hands-off support. The change in

XHCI ownership should be claimed by the XHCI driver.

EHCI Hands Off

This is a workaround for OS without EHCI hands-off support. The change in

EHCI ownership should be claimed by the EHCI driver.

USB Mass Storage Driver Support

This item allows users to enable or disable the USB mass storage driver.

USB Transfer Timeouts

This item allows users to determine the timeout values for control, bulk, and

interrupt transfers.

Device Reset Timeout

This item allows users to set the USB mass storage device unit command time-

out value.

Device Power-up Delay

Maximum time before the device issues a self-report to the host controller.

Mass Storage Device

This item allows users to determine the mass storage device emulation type.

The “Auto” option enumerates devices according to their media format. Optical

drives are emulated as CDROMs, and drives with no media are emulated

according to the drive type.

Note! When the selected OS is Windows 7, users must install a USB 3.0 XHCI

driver.

Please refer to Chapter 8 for information on XHCI driver installation.

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3.2.2.17 Intel® TXE and Anti-Theft Technology Configuration

TXE

This item allows users to enable or disable TXE.

TXE HMRFPO

This item allows users to enable or disable TXE HMRFPO.

TXE Firmware Update

This item allows users to enable or disable TXE firmware updates.

TXE EOP Message

This item allows users to send EOP messages before entering the OS.

Intel® AT

This item allows users to enable or disable the BIOS AT code from running.

Intel® AT Platform PBA

This item allows users to enable or disable the BIOS AT code from running.

Enter Intel® AT Suspend Mode

This item allows users to request that a platform enter AT Suspend mode (this

option is only available when AT enrolled).

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3.2.3 Chipset

This page provides information of the chipset on AIMB-215 B1.

North Bridge

This item provides details of the North Bridge parameters.

South Bridge

This item provides details of the South Bridge parameters.

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Max TOLUD

This item allows users to select the maximum TOLUD.

GOP and Intel IGD Configuration

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GOP Driver

This item allows users to enable or disable the GOP driver.

Integrated Graphics Device

This item allows users to enable or disable an integrated graphics device.

IGD Turbo Enable

This item allows users to enable or disable the IGD Turbo Enable function.

Primary Display

This item allows users to select which IGD/PCI graphics device should be used

as the primary display.

GFX Boost

This item allows users to enable or disable GFX Boost.

PAVC

This item allows users to enable or disable Protected Audio Video Control.

DVMT Pre-Allocated

This item allows users to specify the DVMT 5.0 pre-allocated (fixed) graphics

memory size to be used by the internal graphics device.

DVMT Total Gfx Mem

This item allows users to specify the DVMT 5.0 total graphics memory size to be

used by the internal graphics device.

Aperture Size

This item allows users to select the aperture size.

DOP CG

This item allows users to enable or disable DOP CG.

GTT Size

This item allows users to select the GTT size.

IGD Thermal

This item allows users to enable or disable IGD thermal control.

Spread Spectrum clock

This item allows users to enable or disable the spread spectrum clock.

ISP Enable/Disable

This item allows users to enable or disable ISP function.

ISP PCI Device Selection

This item allows users to enable or disable ISP PCI device selection.

VCC and VNN Configuration for Power State 2:

Vcc_Vnn Config for Power State 2

This item allows users to enable or disable VCC and VNN Configuration for

Power State 2.

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Graphics Power Management Control

RC6 (Render Standby)

This item allows users to enable render standby support.

LCD Control

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Primary IGFX Boot Display (VBIOS Default)

This item allows users to select the video device activated during POST. Sec-

ondary boot display options are presented according to users’ selection.

LVDS Panel Type

This item allows users to specify the LVDS panel type.

Backlight Signal Control

This item allows users to set the backlight signal control as PWM or LINEAR.

Two display combinations tables are presented below. All combinations listed in

these tables have been tested and verified.

Azalia HD Audio

This item allows users to adjust the Azalia HD audio options.

Single Display BIOS Setup

Menu DOS Win8

CRT PASS PASS PASS

DP PASS PASS PASS

LVDS PASS PASS PASS

Dual Display

BIOS Setup

Menu DOS Mode

Win8.1

(Extended and

Clone modes)

Primary IGFX

Boot Display

Secondary

IGFX

Boot Display

CRT DP PASS Only Primary. PASS

CRT LVDS PASS Only Primary. PASS

DP LVDS PASS Only Primary. PASS

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USB Configuration

This item allows users to adjust the USB configuration.

PCI Express Configuration

This item allows users to adjust the PCI Express configuration.

High Precision Timer

This item allows users to enable or disable the high-precision timer.

LAN 1controller

This item allows users to enable or disable the LAN 1 controller.

LAN 1 PXE OpROM

This item allows users to enable or disable the LAN 1 option-ROM.

LAN 2 controller

This item allows users to enable or disable the LAN 2 controller.

LAN 2 PXE OpROM

This item allows users to enable or disable the LAN 2 option-ROM.

PCIe Wake

This item allows users to enable or disable the PCIe System Wakeup from S5

function.

Restore AC Power Loss

The configuration options for this item are “Off”, “On”, and “Last State”.

Global SMI Lock

This item allows users to enable or disable the Global SMI Lock function.

BIOS Read/Write Protection

This item allows users to enable or disable BIOS Read/Write Protection.

SATA Port 2/mSATA

This item allows users to specify SATA Port 2 or mSATA for use.

PCIE Slot/mPCIE

This item allows users to specify PCIEx1 Port or miniPCIe2 for use.

Audio Configuration

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Audio Controller

This item allows users to enable or disable the audio controller.

USB Configuration

XHCI Mode

This item allows users to enable or disable XHCI mode.

USB2 Link Power Management|

This item allows users to enable or disable USB2 link power management.

USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support

This item allows users to enable or disable USB 2.0 (EHCI) support.

Note! When the selected OS is Windows 7, users must install a USB 3.0 XHCI

driver.

Please refer to Chapter 8 for information on XHCI driver installation.

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PCI Express Configuration

PCI Express Port Slot

This item allows users to enable or disable the PCI Express port slot.

Hot Plug

This item allows users to enable or disable the PCI Express hot plug.

Speed

This item allows users to configure the PCIe port speed.

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3.2.4 Security

Select the Security tab from the AIMB-215 B1 BIOS Setup Utility main setup menu.

All Security options, such as password protection and virus protection, are described

in this section. To access the submenus for the “Change Administrator” and “User

Password” items, select the item and press <Enter>.

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3.2.5 Boot

Setup Prompt Timeout

This item allows users to specify the number of seconds the system should wait

for a setup activation key.

Bootup NumLock State

This item allows users to select the power-on state for Numlock.

Quiet Boot

If this item is set to “Disabled”, the BIOS displays standard POST messages. If

set to “Enabled”, an OEM logo is shown instead of POST messages.

Fast Boot

This item allows users to enable or disable boot initialization with the minimum

number of devices necessary to launch the active boot option. These settings

have no effects for BBS boot options.

Boot Option Priorities

This item allows users to set the system boot order.

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3.2.6 Save and Exit

Save Changes and Exit

This item allows users to save changes and exit the system setup page.

Discard Changes and Exit

This item allows users to exit the system setup without saving changes.

Save Changes and Reset

This item allows users to reset the system setup after saving changes.

Discard Changes and Reset

This item allows users to reset the system setup without saving changes.

Save Changes

This item allows users to save changes to all options.

Discard Changes

This item allows users to discard changes to all options.

Restore Defaults

This item allows users to restore/load the default values for all options.

Save as User Defaults

This item allows users to save changes as user defaults.

Restore User Defaults

This item allows users to restore the user defaults for all options.

Boot Override

This item allows users to override boot priority with a selected boot device.

Launch EFI Shell From a File system Device

This item allows users to launch an EFI Shell application (Shellx64.efi) from an

available file system device.

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Chapter 4

4Software and Service

Introduction

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4.1 Introduction

The mission of Advantech Embedded Software Services is to “enhance users’ quality

of life with Advantech platforms and Microsoft® Windows® embedded technology”.

We equip Advantech platforms with Windows® embedded software products to more

effectively support the embedded computing community. This eliminates the hassle

of dealing with multiple vendors (hardware suppliers, system integrators, and embed-

ded OS distributors) for specific projects. Our aim is to make Windows® embedded

software solutions widely available to the embedded computing community.

4.2 Value-Added Software Services

Software API: An interface that defines the ways in which an application program

may request services from libraries and/or operating systems. This software provides

not only the underlying drivers required, but also a rich set of user-friendly, intelligent,

and integrated interfaces that speed development, enhance security, and offer add-

on value for Advantech platforms. Furthermore, this software serves as a catalyst

between developers and solutions, making Advantech embedded platforms easier

and simpler to adopt and operate with customer applications.

4.2.1 Software API

4.2.1.1 Control

4.2.1.2 Display

GPIO

General purpose input/output is a flexible parallel interface

that allows various custom connections. This interface also

enables users to monitor the level of signal input or set the

output status to switch the device on or off. Our API also pro-

vides programmable GPIO, enabling developers to dynami-

cally set the GPIO input or output status.

SMBus

SMBus is a system management bus defined by Intel Corpo-

ration in 1995. This interface is used in personal computers

and servers for low-speed system management communica-

tions. The SMBus API allows developers to interface with an

embedded system environment and transfer serial mes-

sages using SMBus protocols, facilitating multiple simultane-

ous device control.

Brightness Control

The Brightness Control API allows developers to access

embedded devices and easily control brightness.

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4.2.1.3 Monitor

4.2.1.4 Power Saving

Backlight

The Backlight API allows developers to control the backlight

(screen) in embedded devices.

Watchdog

A watchdog timer is a device that performs a specific opera-

tion after a specified period of time when a malfunction

occurs and the system cannot recover on its own. A watch-

dog timer can be programmed to perform a warm booting

(system restart) after a certain number of seconds.

Hardware Monitor

The Hardware Monitor API is a system health supervision

API that inspects certain condition indices, such as fan

speed, temperature, and voltage.

CPU Speed

This feature uses Intel SpeedStep® Technology to reduce

the system power consumption. The system automatically

adjusts the CPU speed according to the system load.

System Throttling

This refers to a series of methods for reducing system power

consumption by lowering the clock frequency. This API

allows users to adjust the clock frequency from 87.5% to

12.5%.

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4.2.2 Software Utility

BIOS Flash

The BIOS Flash utility allows customers to update the

flash ROM BIOS version, or backup the current BIOS by

copying the configuration from the flash chip to a file on

the users’ disk. The BIOS Flash utility also features a com-

mand line version and API for rapid implementation in cus-

tomized applications.

Embedded Security ID

Embedded applications are the most important responsibil-

ities for system integrators because they contain valuable

intellectual property, design knowledge, and innovations,

and are easily copied. This Embedded Security ID utility

offers reliable security functions that allow users to secure

application data within embedded BIOS.

Monitoring

The Monitoring API is a utility that allows users to monitor

the system health indicators, such as voltage, CPU and

system temperature, and fan speed. These system values

are crucial. If critical errors occur and are not solved imme-

diately, permanent damage to the device may result.

Chapter 5

5Chipset Software

Install Utility

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5.1 Before Installation

Before installing the enhanced display drivers and utility software, please read the

instructions provided in this chapter carefully. The drivers for AIMB-215 B1 are pro-

vided on the software installation CD. This driver will guide and link users to the utili-

ties and drivers required for Microsoft Windows-based systems. Software updates

can be accessed from Microsoft* software service packs.

Please note, for most display drivers, the relevant software application must be

installed on the system before enhanced display drivers can be installed. In addition,

for many of the installation procedures, user familiarity with both the relevant soft-

ware applications and operating system commands is assumed. Thus, users are

advised to review relevant operating system commands and pertinent sections of the

application software user manual before attempting installation.

5.2 Introduction

The Intel® Chipset Software Installation (CSI) utility installs the Microsoft Windows

INF files that specify the chipset component configuration on the OS. This is essen-

tial to enable the following features and functionality:

Core PCI PnP services

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

USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 support (a USB 3.0 XHCI driver must be installed for Windows

Identification of Intel® chipset components in the device manager

Integration of superior video features, including 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. The Setup

program provided must be used to install the drivers.

Chapter 6

6VGA Setup

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6.1 Introduction

To benefit from the Intel® Celeron™ J1900/N2930/N2807 integrated graphics con-

troller, users must install the graphics driver.

6.2 Windows 7/8.1

Insert the driver CD into the system CD-ROM drive to access the driver folder items.

Navigate to the “VGA” folder and click “setup.exe” to initiate the installation of drivers

for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.

Note! Before installing this driver, ensure the CSI utility is installed on the sys-

tem. See Chapter 5 for information regarding installing the CSI utility.

Chapter 7

7LAN Configuration

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7.1 Introduction

The AIMB-215 B1 system features dual Gigabit Ethernet LANs via dedicated PCI

Express x1 lanes (Realtek RTL8111E (LAN1) and Realtek RTL8111E (LAN2)) that

offer a bandwidth of up to 500 MB/sec, eliminating bottlenecks in the flow of network

data by incorporating Gigabit Ethernet at 1000 Mbps.

7.2 Features

Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps transceiver

10/100/1000 Mbps triple-speed MAC

High-speed RISC core with 24-KB cache

On-chip voltage regulation

Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support

PCI Express X1 host interface

7.3 Installation

The Realtek 8111E (LAN1) and Realtek 8111E (LAN2) Gigabit integrated controllers

support all major network operating systems. However, the installation procedure

varies between systems. Please follow the driver setup procedure instructions spe-

cific to the operating system installed.

7.4 Windows 7/8.1 Driver Setup (Realtek 8111E)

Insert the driver CD into the system CD-ROM drive, open the LAN folder, and then

navigate to the directory for the correct OS.

Note! Before installing LAN drivers, ensure the CSI utility is installed on the

system. See Chapter 5 for information regarding installing the CSI utility.

Chapter 8

8XHCI Driver

Installation

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8.1 Introduction

The XHCI driver is only built into the Window 8.x OS, not Windows 7.

If the selected OS is Windows 7, users must install the USB 3.0 XHCI driver.

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8.2 Installation

Insert the driver CD into the system CD-ROM drive, open the USB3 folder, and then

navigate to the directory for the correct OS.

Note! For systems with Windows 7 as the OS, only USB 1/2/5/6 are opera-

tional prior to the USB 3.0 XHCI driver installation.

Users must install the USB 3.0 XHCI driver to ensure all USB ports are

operational.

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Appendix A

AProgramming the

Watchdog Timer

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A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer

The AIMB-215 B1 watchdog timer can be used to monitor system software opera-

tions and execute corrective actions if the software fails to function within the pro-

grammed period. The operations and procedures for programming the watchdog

timer are described in this section.

A.1.1 Watchdog Timer Overview

The watchdog timer is built into the NCT6106D super I/O controller, and facilitates

the following user-programmable functions:

Can be enabled and disabled via a user program

The timer interval can be set as 1 to 255 seconds or 1 to 255 minutes

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

before timeout

A.1.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer

The I/O port base addresses for the watchdog timer are 2E (hex) and 2F (hex),

where 2E (hex) is the address port, and 2F (hex) is the data port. Users must first

assign register addresses by inputting an address value into address port 2E (hex)

before writing/reading data to/from the assigned register through data port 2F (hex).

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Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer

Select a register for

the watchdog timer

Enable the function of

the watchdog timer

Use the function of

the watchdog timer

Unlock NCT6106D

Lock NCT6106D

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Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers

Read/Write Value (2F)

and

description

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

twice to unlock NCT6106D.

07 (hex) write Write 08 (hex) to the selected watchdog timer reg-

ister.

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

dog timer. The default setting is “Disabled”.

F0 (hex) write Set the timer unit as seconds or minutes.

Write 0 to bit 3: set the unit of measurement as

seconds (default).

Write 1 to bit 3: set the unit of measurement as

minutes.

F1 (hex) write 0: stop timer (default)

01~FF (hex): The timer value, in seconds or min-

utes, depends on the value set in Register F5

(hex). This value determines how long the watch-

dog timer waits for the strobe before generating an

interrupt or reset signal. Writing a new value to this

value.

F2 (hex) read/write Bit 7: Write 1 to enable the mouse to reset the

timer, or 0 to disable this function (default).

Bit 6: Write 1 to enable the keyboard to reset the

timer, or 0 to disable this function (default).

Bit 5: Write 1 to immediately generate a timeout

signal before automatically returning to 0 (default =

0).

Bit 4: Read the watchdog timer status, 1 means

the timer has reach timeout.

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

watchdog timer.

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Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer

A.1.3 Example Program

1. Enable the watchdog timer and set the timeout interval as 10 seconds

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

Mov dx,2eh; unlock NCT6106D

Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

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

Mov al,07h; select the watchdog timer registers

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; enable the watchdog timer function

Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; set the unit of measurement as seconds

Mov al,0f0h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

In al,dx

And al,not 08h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; set the timeout interval as 10 seconds and start counting

Mov al,0f1h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,10

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; lock NCT6106D

Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

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

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

Mov dx,2eh; unlock NCT6106D

Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

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

Mov al,07h; select the watchdog timer registers

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; enable the watchdog timer function

Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; set the unit of measurement as minutes

Mov al,0f0h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

In al,dx

Or al,08h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; set the timeout interval as 5 minutes and start counting

Mov al,0f1h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,5

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; lock NCT6106D

Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

3. Enable the watchdog timer to be reset using a mouse

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

Mov dx,2eh; unlock NCT6106D

Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

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

Mov al,07h; select the watchdog timer registers

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

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

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Dec dx; enable the watchdog timer function

Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; enable the watchdog timer to be reset using a mouse

Mov al,0f2h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

In al,dx

Or al,80h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; lock NCT6106D

Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

4. Enable the watchdog timer to be reset using a keyboard

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

Mov dx,2eh; unlock NCT6106D

Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

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

Mov al,07h; select the watchdog timer registers

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; enable the watchdog timer function

Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; enable the watchdog timer to be strobed reset using a keyboard

Mov al,0f2h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

In al,dx

Or al,40h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; lock NCT6106D

Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

5. Generate a timeout signal without the timer counting

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

Mov dx,2eh; unlock NCT6106D

Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

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

Mov al,07h; select the watchdog timer registers

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; enable the watchdog timer function

Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; generate a timeout signal

Mov al,0f2h

Out dx,al; write 1 to Bit 5 of Register F7

Inc dx

In al,dx

Or al,20h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx; lock NCT6106D

Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

Appendix B

BI/O Pin Assignments

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B.1 DC-IN Adaptor Connector (DCIN1)

B.2 Display Port Connector (DP1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 VCC 2 VCC

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 ML_LANE0+ 2 GND

3 ML_LANE0- 4 ML_LANE1+

5 GND 6 ML_LANE1-

7 ML_LANE2+ 8 GND

9 ML_LANE2- 10 ML_LANE3+

11 GND 12 ML_LANE3-

13 Config 1 14 GND

15 AUX_CH+ 16 GND

17 AUX_CH- 18 Hot Plug Detect

19 GND 20 +3.3V

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B.3 eDP Panel Voltage Selection (JEDP-1 + JEDP-2)

(BOM Optional)

JEDP-1

JEDP-2

B.4 VGA Connector (VGA1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1N.C 2+V12

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 +V3.3 3 +V5

2 VCC_eDP

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1RED 9VCC

2 GREEN 10 SGND

3BLUE 11N.C.

4GND 12SDA

5 VCC 13 HSYNC

6RED GND 14VSYNC

7 GREEN GND 15 SCL

8BLUE GND

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B.5 Serial ATA Interface Connector (SATA2)

B.6 SATADOM Power Pin Header (JSATAPWR1)

B.7 Serial ATA Interface Connector (SATA1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1GND 5 RX-

2 TX+ 6 RX+

3TX- 7 GND

4GND

Pin Signal

1GND

2SATA_DOM

3+V5

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1GND 5RX-

2 TX+ 6 RX+

3TX- 7GND

4GND

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B.8 CMOS Battery Wafer Box (BAT1)

B.9 System Fan Connector (SYSFAN2)

B.10 USB3.0 + USB2.0 Stack Connector (USB0102)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1VBAT 5GND

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 GND 3 FAN SPEED

2VCC_FAN4PWM

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 VBUS_2 8 StdA_SSTX-

2 D-_2 9 StdA_SSTX+

3 D+_2 10 VBUS_1

4 GND_2 11 D-_1

5 StdA_SSRX- 12 D+_1

6 StdA_SSRX+ 13 GND_1

7 GND_DRAIN 14

USB02

USB01

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B.11 SPI BIOS Socket (SPI1)

B.12 USB2.0 * 2 Stack Connector (USB0304)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1CE# 5 SI

2SO 6 SCK

3WP# 7 HOLD#

4 GND 8 VCC_SPI

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 VCC_USB0 5 VCC_USB1

2 USB-0_B 6 USB-1_B

3 USB+0_B 7 USB+1_B

4 GND_1 8 GND_2

USB04

USB03

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B.13 COM1 Box Header (COM1)

B.14 Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Beep (JOBS1

+ JWDT1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 DCD# 2 DSR#

3SIN 4 RTS#

5SOUT 6 CTS#

7DTR# 8 RI#

9GND

Pin Signal

1NC

2WDT

3 RESET#

4 SIO BEEP

5 FRP BEEP

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B.15 RJ45 (LAN1 + LAN2) Connector (LAN12)

B.16 SPDIF Interface Pin Header (SPDIF_OUT1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

B1 LAN1_MID0+ C1 LAN2_MID0+

B2 LAN1_MID0- C2 LAN2_MID0-

B3 LAN1_MID1+ C3 LAN2_MID1+

B4 LAN1_MID1- C4 LAN2_MID1-

B5 LAN1_MID2+ C5 LAN2_MID2+

B6 LAN1_MID2- C6 LAN2_MID2-

B7 LAN1_MID3+ C7 LAN2_MID3+

B8 LAN1_MID3- C8 LAN2_MID3-

Pin Signal

1+5V

2 KEY

3 SPDIF OUT

4GND

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Appendix B I/O Pin Assignments

B.17 HD Analog Audio Interface (AUDIO1)

B.18 Front Panel Audio Pin Header (FPAUD1)

B.19 Audio Amplifier Output Pin Header (JAMP1)

(BOM Optional)

Pin Signal

1 LINE OUT

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 MIC IN-L 2 GND

3 MIC IN-R 4 FPAUD_DETECT#

5 LINE OUT-R 6 SENSE R1

7 SENSE 8 KEY

9 LINE OUT-L 10 SENSE R2

Pin Signal

1AMP_OUT-L

2AMP_OUT+L

3AMP_OUT-R

4AMP_OUT+R

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B.20 LVDS VESA and JEIDA Format Pin Header

B.21 LVDS Panel Connector (LVDS1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1+V3.3 3 GND

2LVDS1_VCON

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 VDD 2 VDD

3 LVDS DETECT# 4 GND

5 VDD 6 VDD

7OD0- 8 ED0-

9OD0+ 10ED0+

11 GND 12 GND

13 OD1- 14 ED1-

15 OD1+ 16 ED1+

17 GND 18 GND

19 OD2- 20 ED2-

21 OD2+ 22 ED2+

23 GND 24 GND

25 OCK- 26 ECK-

27 OCK+ 28 ECK+

29 GND 30 GND

31 DDC CLK 32 DDC DAT

33 GND 34 GND

35 OD3- 36 ED3-

37 OD3+ 38 ED3+

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Pin 3: GND → Panel connected

NC/3.3 V → No panel

B.22 Dual-Port USB2.0 Box Header (USB0506)

B.23 LVDS Panel Voltage Selection (JLVDS1 +

JLVDS2)

JLVDS1

JLVDS2

39 LVDS ENBKL 40 LVDS VCON

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 VCC_USB1 2 VCC_USB2

3 USB1- 4 USB2-

5 USB1+ 6 USB2+

7 GND 8 GND

9X 10N.C

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1N.C 2+V12

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 +V3.3 3 +V5

2VCC_LVDS

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B.24 COM6 RI# Selection Pin Header

(JSETCOM6_V1)

B.25 LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector

(INV1)

B.26 8-bit General Purpose I/O Pin Header (GPIO1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 RI# 2 RI#_VCON

3 RI#_VCON 4 +5V

5 +12V 6 RI#_VCON

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 +V12 4 Backlight CTRL

2GND 5+V5

3 Backlight EN

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 SIO_GPIO0 2 SIO_GPIO4

3 SIO_GPIO1 4 SIO_GPIO5

5 SIO_GPIO2 6 SIO_GPIO6

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Appendix B I/O Pin Assignments

B.27 COM3 ~ COM6 Box Header (COM3456)

7 SIO_GPIO3 8 SIO_GPIO7

9VCC 10GND

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 DCD# [3] 2 DSR# [3]

3 RXD [3] 4 RST# [3]

5 TXD [3] 6 CTS# [3]

7 DTR# [3] 8 RI [3]

9GND 10GND

11 DCD# [4] 12 DSR# [4]

13 RXD [4] 14 RST# [4]

15 TXD [4] 16 CTS# [4]

17 DTR# [4] 18 RI [4]

19 GND 20 GND

21 DCD# [5] 22 DSR# [5]

23 RXD [5] 24 RST# [5]

25 TXD [5] 26 CTS# [5]

27 DTR# [5] 28 RI [5]

29 GND 30 GND

31 DCD# [6] 32 DSR# [6]

33 RXD [6] 34 RST# [6]

35 TXD [6] 36 CTS# [6]

37 DTR# [6] 38 RI [6]

39 GND 40 GND

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B.28 AT/ATX Mode Selection (PSON1)

B.29 ATX Power Supply(5VSB) Connector

(ATX_5VSB1)

Pin Signal

1VCCAT

2 +3.3V

3VCCATX

Pin Signal

1+V5SB

2GND

3 PS_ON#

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B.30 COM3 RS232, RS422, and RS485 Selection Pin

Header (JSETCOM3)

B.31 SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 RX 2 RX_485

3 RX 4 RX_422

5 RX 6 RX_232

7 DCD [3] 8 SOUT [3]

9 DCD# [3] 10 COM_SOUT [3]

11 TX_485- 12 RX_485+

13 SIN [3] 14 DTR [3]

15 COM_SIN [3] 16 DTR# [3]

17 TX_485+ 18 RX_485-

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1+V5 3GND

2GND 4+V12

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B.32 COM2 Pin Header (COM2)

B.33 System Fan Connector (SYSFAN1)

B.34 Case Open Selection Pin Header

(JCASEOP_SW1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 DCD# 2 DSR#

3SIN 4RTS#

5SOUT 6CTS#

7DTR# 8RI#

9GND

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 GND 3 FAN SPEED

2VCC_FAN 4 PWM

Pin Signal

1 CASEOP#

2 HWM_CASEOP#

3 CASEOP

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B.35 Case Open Pin Header (JCASE1)

B.36 PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

(KBMS1)

Pin Signal

1 CASEOP

2GND

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 KB_CLK# 4 GND

2 KB_DAT# 5 VCC_KBMS

3 MS_CLK# 6 MS_DAT#

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B.37 Mini-PCIe Connector (MINIPCIE2)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 WAKE# 2 +3.3V

3 Reserved 4 GND

5 Reserved 6 +1.5V

7 CLKREQ# 8 SIM_PWR

9GND 10SIM_DATA

11 REFCLK- 12 SIM_CLK

13 REFCLK+ 14 SIM_RESET

15 GND 16 SIM_VPP

17 Reserved 18 GND

19 Reserved 20 DISABLE#

21 DETECT# 22 RESET#

23 PCIE_RX+ 24 +3.3Vaux

25 PCIE_RX- 26 GND

27 GND 28 +1.5V

29 GND 30 SMB_CLK

31 PCIE_TX- 32 SMB_DATA

33 PCIE_TX+ 34 GND

35 Reserved 36 USB_D-

37 Reserved 38 USB_D+

39 Reserved 40 GND

41 Reserved 42 Reserved

43 Reserved 44 LED_WLAN#

45 Reserved 46 Reserved

47 Reserved 48 +1.5V

49 Reserved 50 GND

51 Reserved 52 +3.3V

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B.38 Mini-PCIe and mSATA Connector (MINIPCIE1)

Mini-PCIe

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 WAKE# 2 +3.3Vaux

3 Reserved 4 GND

5 Reserved 6 +1.5 V

7 CLKREQ# 8 Reserved

9 GND 10 Reserved

11 REFCLK- 12 Reserved

13 REFCLK+ 14 Reserved

15 GND 16 Reserved

17 Reserved 18 GND

19 Reserved 20 DISABLE#

21 DETECT# 22 RESET#

23 PCIE_RX+ 24 +3.3Vaux

25 PCIE_RX- 26 GND

27 GND 28 +1.5V

29 GND 30 SMB_CLK

31 PCIE_TX- 32 SMB_DATA

33 PCIE_TX+ 34 GND

35 GND 36 USB_D-

37 GND 38 USB_D+

39 +3.3Vaux 40 GND

41 +3.3Vaux 42 Reserved

43 V1.2_DETECT# 44 LED_WLAN#

45 Reserved 46 Reserved

47 Reserved 48 +1.5 V

49 Reserved 50 GND

51 MSATA_DETECT# 52 +3.3Vaux

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mSATA

B.39 Low Pin Count Interface Header (LPC1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Reserved 2 +3.3V

3 Reserved 4 GND

5 Reserved 6 +1.5V

7 Reserved 8 Reserved

9 GND 10 Reserved

11 Reserved 12 Reserved

13 Reserved 14 Reserved

15 GND 16 Reserved

17 Reserved 18 GND

19 Reserved 20 Reserved

21 DETECT# 22 Reserved

23 RX+ 24 +3.3V

25 RX- 26 GND

27 GND 28 +1.5V

29 GND 30 SMB_CLK

31 TX- 32 SMB_DATA

33 TX+ 34 GND

35 GND 36 Reserved

37 GND 38 Reserved

39 +3.3V 40 GND

41 +3.3V 42 Reserved

43 Reserved 44 Reserved

45 Reserved 46 Reserved

47 Reserved 48 +1.5V

49 Reserved 50 GND

51 MSATA_DETECT# 52 +3.3V

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1LPC CLK 2AD1

3 RESET# 4 AD0

5FRAME# 6+V3.3

7 AD3 8 GND

9 AD2 10 SMBus CLK

11 SERIRQ 12 SMBus DAT

13 +V5SB 14 +V5

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Appendix B I/O Pin Assignments

B.40 BIOS Flash Pin Header (SPI_CN1)

B.41 RTC Reset Pin Header (JRTCTEST1)

B.42 SATA Power Connector (SATA_PWR2)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1VCC 2GND

3 SPI_CS# 4 SPI_CLK

5 SPI_MISO 6 SPI_MOSI

8N.C

Pin Signal

1NC

2 RTC RESET#

3GND

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1+V5 3GND

2GND 4+V12

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B.43 Dual-Port USB2.0 Pin Header (USB0708)

B.44 eDP Connector (eDP1) (BOM Optional)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 VCC_USB1 2 VCC_USB2

3 USB1- 4 USB2-

5 USB1+ 6 USB2+

7GND 8 GND

9X 10N.C

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1GND 2GND

3EDP0- 4EDP3-

5EDP0+ 6EDP3+

7GND 8N.C

9EDP1- 10GND

11 EDP1+ 12 EAUX-

13 GND 14 EAUX+

15 EDP2- 16 GND

17 EDP2+ 18 DP_HPD

19 VDD_EDP 20 VDD_EDP

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Appendix B I/O Pin Assignments

B.45 Power LED and Keyboard Lock Pin Header

(JFP3)

B.46 Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker Pin

Header (JFP1 + JFP2)

B.47 LVDS2 Control Signal Pin Header (LVDS2) (BOM

Optional)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 VCC_LED 4 Keyboard LOCK#

2N.C. 5GND

3GNC

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 +5V 7 SPK_P3

2 HDD LED+ 8 SMB_DATA

3 Power Button+ 9 System Reset+

4 SPK_P2 10 SPK_P4

5 HDD LED- 11 SMB_CLK

6 Power Button- 12 System Reset-

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1GND 2+V5

3 LVDS2_BKLTEN 4 LVDS2_GPIO3

5 LVDS2_VDD_EN 6 LVDS2_GPIO2

7 LVDS2_RST# 8 LVDS2_GPIO1

9 X 10 LVDS2_GPIO0

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B.48 eDP Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV-

EDP1) (BOM Optional)

B.49 ATX 12 V Power Supply Connector (ATX12V1)

B.50 SIM Card Holder (SIM2)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 +V12 4 Backlight CTRL

2GND 5+V5

3 Backlight EN

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1GND 3VCC

2GND 4VCC

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1UIM_PWR5GND

2 UIM_RESET 6 UIM_VPP

3 UIM_CLK 7 UIM_DATA

4 Reserved 8 Reserved

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Appendix B I/O Pin Assignments

B.51 RS-485/422 Terminal Resistor Jumper

(SW_422_1)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 COM3_TXD485P 8 Pull-up terminator (+V5)

2 COM3_TXD485N 7 Pull-down terminator

(GND)

3COM3_RXD422N6 Pull-down terminator

(GND)

4 COM3_RXD422P 5 Pull-up terminator (+V5)

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