User Manual AIMB-223

User Manual

AIMB-223

AIMB-223 Mobile AMD G-series

Dual Core/Single Core Mini-ITX with VGA/LVDS/HDMI,6COM and

Dual LAN

Copyright

The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2012 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in 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 any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co.,

Ltd. Information 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

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IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Intel

®

Atom™ N455/D525 is trademark of Intel Corporation

WinBond is a trademark of Winbond Corporation.

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

AIMB-223 User Manual

Part No.

Printed in Taiwan ii

Edition 1

April 2012

A Message to the Customer

Advantech Customer Services

Each and every Advantech product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial environments. Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for the laboratory or the factory floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation for which the name Advantech has come to be known.

Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Advantech’s customer services. To ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.

Technical Support

We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot more detailed than the ones we can give over the phone.

So please consult this manual first. If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the information or questions that apply to your problem, and with the product close at hand, call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your Advantech products. In fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.

In addition, free technical support is available from Advantech engineers every business day. We are always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific information on 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 rules:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:



This device may not cause harmful interference



This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. Operation of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. The user is advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance would void the compliance to FCC regulations and therefore, the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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

Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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Memory Compatibility

Test Item

Brand

Apacer

Apacer

Apacer

DSL

DSL

Micron

Size Speed

Transcend 1GB DDR31066





1GB DDR31066

2GB DDR31066

4GB DDR31066

Kingston 2GB DDR31066

1GB DDR31066

4GB DDR31066

1GB DDR31066

Description

Type ECC

Vendor

PN

SODIMM

N

DDR3

SODIMM

N

DDR3

SODIMM

N

DDR3

SODIMM

N

DDR3

SODIMM

N

DDR3

SODIMM

N

DDR3

SODIMM

N

DDR3

SODIMM

N

DDR3

SODIMM

N

DDR3

SODIMM

N

DDR3

SODIMM

N

DDR3

SODIMM

N

DDR3

Memory

Advantech

Result Remark

PN

TS128MS

K64V1U/

TS2KSU2

8200-1S

TS128MS

K64V1U

TS256MS

K64V1U/

TS5KSU2

8400-1S

TS128MS

K64V1U

TS7KSN2

8420-1Y

78.02GC3

.420

HYNIX

H5TQ2G

83BFR

(256x8)

ELPIDA

J1108BD

BG-DJ-F

(128x8)

96SD3-

4G1066NN-

TR

96SD3-

1G1066NN-

AP

78.A2GC3

.421

ELPIDA

J1108BA

BG-AE-

E(128x8)

78.B2GC8

.AF1

HYNIX

H5TQ2G

83BFR

(256x8)

96SD3-

2G1066NN-

AP

96SD3-

4G1066NN-

AP

KVR1066

D3S7/2G

D3SH560

82XH18A

B

MT8JSF1

2864HZ-

1G1F1

KVR1066

D3S7/2G

(256x8)

ELPIDA

J1108BA

SE-DJ-E

(128x8)

HYNIX

H5TQ2G

83BFR

(256x8)

Micron

9FF27

D9KPT

(128x8)

SEC

K4B1G08

46D-

HCF8(12

8x8)

96SD3-

1G1066NN-

TR

SEC

HCH9

K4B1G08

46D(128x

8)

96SD3-

1G1066NN-

TR

SEC

K4B1G08

46D-

HCF8(12

8x8)

96SD3-

2G1066NN-

TR

SEC

HCH9

K4B1G08

46D

(128x8)

96SD3-

2G1066NN-

TR

PASS

PASS

PASS

PASS

PASS

Limitation

PASS

PASS

PASS

Limitation

PASS

PASS v AIMB-223 User Manual

Samsung 2GB DDR31066

SODIMM

N

DDR3

G.SKILL

4GB DDR31066

SODIMM

N

DDR3


SODIMM

N

DDR3


SODIMM

N

DDR3


SODIMM

N

DDR3

Apacer

Apacer

Apacer

DSL

DSL

DSL

ATP

1GB DDR31333

SODIMM

N

DDR3

2GB DDR31333

SODIMM

N

DDR3

4GB DDR31333

SODIMM

N

DDR3

1GB DDR31333

SODIMM

N

DDR3

2GB DDR31333

SODIMM

N

DDR3

4GB DDR31333

SODIMM

N

DDR3


SODIMM

N

DDR3


SODIMM

N

DDR3

4G B DDR31333

SODIMM

N

DDR3

M471B56

73DH1-

CF8

SEC 904

HCF8

K4B1G08

46D

(128x8)

F3-

8500CL7S

-4GBSQ

HYNIX

H5TQ2G

83AFR-

G7C(256

X8)

TS128MS

K64V3U

TS256MS

K64V3U

TS512MS

K64V3N

78.02GC6

.420

SEC 849

HCH9

K4B1G08

46D

(128x8)

SEC 904

HCF8

K4B1G08

46D

(128x8)

HYNIX

H5TQ2G

83BFR

(256x8)

ELPIDA

J1108BD

BG-DJ-F

(128x8)

96SD3-

1G1333NN-

AP

78.A2GC6

.421

ELPIDA

J1108BD

BG-DJ-F

(128x8)

78.B2GC9

.AF1

HYNIX

H5TQ2G

83BFR

(256x8)

D3SE280

81XH15A

A

D3SE280

82XH15A

A

D3SH560

82XH15A

A

KVR1333

D3S9/1G

ELPIDA

J1108BD

SE-DJ-F

(128x8)

ELPIDA

J1108BD

SE-DJ-F

(128x8)

HYNIX

H5TQ2G

83BFR

(256x8)

E LPIDA

J1108BD

BG-DJ-F

(128x8)

KVR1333

D3S9/2G

AW12M64

F8BKH9S

E LPIDA

J1108BD

BG-DJ-F

(128x8)

SEC 019

HCH9

K4B2G08

46C

(256x8)

96SD3-

2G1333NN-

AP

PASS

PASS

PASS

PASS

PASS

Limitation

PASS

PASS

Limitation

PASS

PASS

Limitation

PASS

PASS

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Ordering Information

Part Number CPU

AIMB-223G2-S0A1E T44R

AIMB-223G2-S1A1E T40E

AIMB-222G2-S2A1E T56N

SC/DC

Single core

Dual core

Dual core

GbE

2

2

2

COM LVDS

6

6

6

1, 24/48bit

1, 24/48bit

1, 24/48bit

Product Warranty (2 years)

Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of 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 which have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which 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 of our 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 outof-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.

If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:

1.

Collect all the 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 you get when the problem occurs.

2.

Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and any helpful information readily available.

3.

If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandise authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return more quickly.

4.

Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement

Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for warranty service.

5.

Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your dealer.

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Initial Inspection

Before you begin installing your motherboard, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped:



1 x AIMB-223 AMD G-series mini-ITX motherboard



2 x SATA HDD cable



2 x SATA Power cable



1 x Serial port cable(1 to 4)



1 x I/O port bracket



1 x Startup manual



1 x Driver CD



1 x Warranty card



1 x CPU cooler

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. We have carefully inspected the AIMB-223 mechanically and electrically before shipment. It should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect working order upon receipt. As you unpack the AIMB-223, check it for signs of shipping damage. (For example, damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.) If it is damaged or it fails to meet the specifications, notify our service department or your local sales representative immediately. Also notify the carrier. Retain the shipping carton and packing material for inspection by the carrier. After inspection, we will make arrangements to repair or replace the unit.

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Contents

Chapter 1

General Information

............................1

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.8

Introduction ............................................................................................... 2

Features .................................................................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................................................................ 3

1.3.1

Processor System......................................................................... 3

1.3.2

Expansion Slot .............................................................................. 3

1.3.3

Memory ......................................................................................... 3

1.3.4

Graphic Interface .......................................................................... 3

1.3.5

Ethernet Interface ......................................................................... 3

1.3.6

SATA Interface.............................................................................. 3

1.3.7

EIDE.............................................................................................. 3

1.3.8

SSD............................................................................................... 3

1.3.9

Rear I/O ........................................................................................ 4

1.3.10 Internal Connector ........................................................................ 4

1.3.11 Watchdog Timer............................................................................ 4

1.3.12 Power Requirement ...................................................................... 4

1.3.13 Environment.................................................................................. 4

1.3.14 Physical Characteristics................................................................ 4

Jumpers and Connectors .......................................................................... 5

Table 1.1: Jumpers and Connectors ........................................... 5

Table 1.2: LVDS1 ........................................................................ 6

Table 1.3: JBL3: Panel VDDSAFE PWR..................................... 7

Table 1.4: JBL1: LVDS Inverter PWR ......................................... 7

Table 1.5: JBL8: BL controller from SIO...................................... 7

Table 1.6: JBL6 ........................................................................... 7

Table 1.7: JBL6 ........................................................................... 7

Table 1.8: JWDT1+JOBS1 .......................................................... 8

Table 1.9: JFP1+JFP2................................................................. 8

Table 1.10: JFP3 ........................................................................... 8

Table 1.11: CN21 .......................................................................... 8

Table 1.12: GPIO1......................................................................... 8

Table 1.13: ATX/AT ....................................................................... 8

Table 1.14: AAFP .......................................................................... 9

Table 1.15: SPDIF ......................................................................... 9

Table 1.16: JSETCOM3 ................................................................ 9

Table 1.17: COM port 3~6 ............................................................. 9

Table 1.18: USB56 ...................................................................... 10

Table 1.19: USB78 ...................................................................... 11

Table 1.20: CMOS....................................................................... 11

Table 1.21: CN4 .......................................................................... 11

Table 1.22: JCASE1 .................................................................... 11

Table 1.23: CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN ............................................... 11

Board layout: Jumper and Connector Locations ..................................... 12

Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Location .............................. 12

Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors ......................................................... 13

AIMB-223 Board Diagram ....................................................................... 13

Figure 1.3 AIMB-223 Board Diagram ........................................ 13

Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 14

Jumper Settings ...................................................................................... 15

1.8.1

How to Set Jumpers.................................................................... 15

1.8.2

CMOS Clear (CMOS1) ............................................................... 15

Table 1.24: CMOS1..................................................................... 15

1.8.3

JBL3: LVDS power 3.3V/5V Selector.......................................... 16

Table 1.25: JBL3: LVDS power 3.3V/5V Selector ....................... 16

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1.9

1.10

1.8.4

PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector................................................ 16

Table 1.26: PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector ............................. 16

1.8.5

JWDT1: Watchdog Timer Output Option .................................... 16

Table 1.27: JWDT1: Watchdog Timer Output Option.................. 16

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

Memory Installation Procedures ............................................................. 17

Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals

.................... 19

2.1

2.2

2.8

2.9

2.10

2.11

2.12

2.13

2.14

2.15

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

Introduction ............................................................................................. 20

USB Ports (LAN1_USB01/LAN2_USB23/USB56/USB78) ..................... 20

Table 2.1: LAN LED Indicator.................................................... 20

VGA Connector (VGA1).......................................................................... 21

Serial Ports (COM3~6)............................................................................ 22

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) ......................................................... 23

System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1) ...................................................... 23

Front Panel Connectors (JFP1+JFP2+JFP3) ......................................... 24

2.7.1

ATX soft power switch ((JFP1+JFP2/ PWR_SW)) ..................... 24

2.7.2

Reset (JFP1+JFP2/ RESET) ...................................................... 24

2.7.3

HDD LED (JFP1+JFP2/ HDDLED) ............................................. 24

2.7.4

External speaker (JFP1+JFP2/ SPEAKER) ............................... 24

2.7.5

Power LED and keyboard lock connector (JFP1 / PWR_LED &

KEY LOCK)................................................................................. 25

Table 2.2: ATX power supply LED status (No support for AT power) ............................................................................. 25

Line In, Line Out, Mic In Connector (AUDIO1)........................................ 25

Serial ATA Interface (SATA1~4) ............................................................. 26

PCI & PCI Express x1............................................................................. 26

ATX 12V Power Connector (CN19) ........................................................ 27

SPI Flash connector(CN4) ...................................................................... 27

LCD Inverter Connector (JBL1) .............................................................. 28

LVDS Connector (LVDS1) ...................................................................... 29

General purpose I/O Connector (GPIO1) ............................................... 29

Chapter 3 BIOS Operation

................................. 31

3.1

3.2

Introduction ............................................................................................. 32

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

3.2.1

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

3.2.2

Advanced BIOS Features ........................................................... 34

3.2.3

Chipset........................................................................................ 40

3.2.4

Boot ............................................................................................ 44

3.2.5

Security....................................................................................... 45

3.2.6

Save & Exit ................................................................................. 46

Chapter 4 Software Introduction & Service

..... 47

4.1

4.2

Introduction ............................................................................................. 48

Value-Added Software Services ............................................................. 48

4.2.1

Software API............................................................................... 48

4.2.2

Software Utility............................................................................ 50

Chapter 5 Chipset Software Installation Utility

51

5.1

5.2

5.3

Before You Begin.................................................................................... 52

Introduction ............................................................................................. 52

Windows XP Driver Setup....................................................................... 53

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Chapter 6

VGA Setup

..........................................55

6.1

6.2

Introduction ............................................................................................. 56

Windows 7/XP......................................................................................... 56

Chapter 7

LAN Configuration

.............................57

7.1

7.2

7.3

7.4

Introduction ............................................................................................. 58

Features .................................................................................................. 58

Installation ............................................................................................... 58

Windows 7/XP Driver Setup .................................................................... 59

Appendix A

Programming the Watchdog Timer

..61

A.1

Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................................................... 62

A.1.1

Watchdog Timer Overview.......................................................... 62

A.1.2

Programming the Watchdog Timer ............................................. 62

Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers ....................................... 64

A.1.3

Example Program ....................................................................... 65

Appendix B

I/O Pin Assignments

..........................69

B.1

B.2

B.3

B.4

B.5

B.6

B.7

B.8

B.9

B.10

B.11

B.12

B.13

B.14

B.15

B.16

B.17

USB Header (USB56, USB78)................................................................ 70

Table B.1: USB Header (USB56)............................................... 70

VGA Connector (VGA1) .......................................................................... 70

Table B.2: VGA Connector (VGA1) ........................................... 70

RS-232 Interface (COM3/4/5/6) .............................................................. 71

Table B.3: RS-232 Interface (COM3~COM6) ............................ 71

CN4: SPI Fresh Card Pin Connector ...................................................... 72

Table B.4: CN4: SPI Fresh Card Pin Connector........................ 72

CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1) .............................................. 72

Table B.5: CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1)................ 72

System Fan Power Connector (SYS_FAN1) .......................................... 72

Table B.6: System Fan Power Connector (SYS_FAN1)............ 72

Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP3) .................................... 73

Table B.7: Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP3)...... 73

Power switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker (JFP1+JFP2) ......................... 73

Table B.8: Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker

(JFP1+JFP2) ............................................................ 73

USB/LAN ports (LAN1_USB12/LAN2_USB34)....................................... 74

Table B.9: USB Port................................................................... 74

Table B.10:Ethernet 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Port ............................ 74

Line In, Line Out, Mic In Connector (AUDIO1)........................................ 74

Serial ATA0/1 (SATA 1/2/3/4) ................................................................. 74

Table B.11:Serial ATA 0/1 (SATA 1/2/3/4).................................. 74

AT/ATX Mode (PSON1) .......................................................................... 75

Table B.12:AT/ATX Mode (PSON1) ........................................... 75

GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1)...................................................................... 75

Table B.13:GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1) ....................................... 75

LVDS Connector: LVDS1........................................................................ 75

Table B.14:LVDS1 Connector..................................................... 76

LVDS Power Jumper (JBL3) ................................................................... 76

Table B.15:LVDS Power Jumper ................................................ 76

LVDS Inverter (JBL1) .............................................................................. 77

Table B.16:LVDS Power Jumper ................................................ 77

ATX 12 V connector (ATX12V_1) ........................................................... 77

Table B.17:ATX 12 V connector (ATX12V_1)............................. 77

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Chapter

1

General Information

1

1.1

Introduction

The AIMB-223 board comes with high connectivity and a variety of expansion options including: a single PCIe x1 and PCI expansion slot, six serial ports, four SATA III 600

MB/s connectors, and eight USB 2.0 ports. Dual display output is supported with several output interface options: VGA, HDMI, and LVDS (LVDS supports 3.3V, 5V, and

12V for large sized panels). AIMB-223 also comes with software RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support, offering abundant data storage and reliable data protection, as well as dual

PCI Express based Gigabit (Realtek 8111DL) Ethernet ports delivering up to 1000

Mbps of bandwidth for network-intensive applications. AIMB-223 has designed in both ATX12V and DC IN power to provide a low total cost solution. All this connectivity is packed into a space-saving, power-efficient, and cost-effective Mini-ITX form factor.

With the graphics engine integrated onto the processor chip, these two-chip solutions provide enhanced graphics performance compared to previous AMD platforms. The integrated graphics controller includes AMD’s first Fusion architecture accelerated processing unit which can also support dual channel 24-bit LVDS for large sized panels.

1.2

Features



Rich I/O connectivity: 4 serial ports, 8 USB 2.0, Dual GbE LAN



Standard Mini-ITX form factor with industrial feature: The AIMB-223 is a fullfeatured Mini-ITX motherboard with balanced expandability and performance



Wide selection of storage devices: SATA HDD, CFast, customers benefit from the flexibility of using the most suitable storage device for larger capacity



Optimized integrated graphic solution: With AMD ATI Radeon HD6310, Support DirectX 11, UVD3.

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1.3

Specifications

1.3.1

Processor System



CPU: AMD Dual Core T56N / AMD Dual Core T40E / AMD Single Core T44R



Max. Speed: 1.65 GHz (dual core 18W TDP) / 1.0 GHz (dual core 6W TDP) /

1.2 GHz (Single core 9W TDP)



L2 Cache: 512 KB



Chipset: AMD G-series + A55E



BIOS: AMI 16 Mbit SPI

1.3.2

Expansion Slot



PCI: 1



Mini-PCIe: 1



PCIe: PCIe x1 (PCIe gen2)

1.3.3

Memory



Technology: One channels DDR3 1333/1066 MHz



Max. Capacity: 4 GB



Socket: 1 x 204 pin SODIMM

1.3.4

Graphic Interface



Controller: ATI Radeon HD 6310, support DirectX 11, UVD3



VRAM: TBD



VGA: Supports up to 2560 x 1536 @ 32bpp



LVDS: Supports 24-bit dual channel and up to 1920 x 1200



HDMI: 1920 x 1200 @ 60 MHz



Dual Display: Supports dual display of any two display device (CRT, LVDS,

HDMI)

1.3.5

Ethernet Interface



Interface: 10/100/1000 Mbps



Controller: GbE LAN1: RTL8111DL; GbE LAN2: RTL8111DL



Connector: RJ-45 x 2

1.3.6

SATA Interface



Max Data Transfer Rate: 600 MB/s



Channel: 4

1.3.7

EIDE



Mode: None



Channel: None

1.3.8

SSD



Cfast compactFlash: Cfast type I/II

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1.3.9

Rear I/O



VGA: 1



HDMI: 1



Ethernet: 2



USB: 4 (USB 2.0 compliant)



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



Serial: 2 (RS-232)



DC jack: 1 (2.5 mm)

1.3.10

Internal Connector



LVDS & Inverter: 1



USB: 4 (USB 2.0 compliant)



Serial: 4 (RS-232, COM3 support 5V/12V by jumper selection)



IDE: None



SATA: 4



Cfast compactFlash: 1



Parallel: None



GPIO: 8-bit

1.3.11

Watchdog Timer



Output: System reset



Interval: Programmable 1 ~ 255 sec/min

1.3.12

Power Requirement



Typical:

– Single Voltage 12V DC input by 1x External DC phone Jack or 1x Internal

2x2-pin Power Connector;

– AT/ATX Supported by Jumper

– Max power consumption:47.57W (T56N +4G DDR3 RAM)

1.3.13

Environment



Temperature:

– 0 ~ 60° C (32 ~ 140° F), Operating

– -40 ~ 85° C (-40 ~ 185° F), Non-operating

1.3.14

Physical Characteristics



Dimensions: 170 mm x 170 mm (6.69" x 6.69")


1.4

Jumpers and Connectors

Connectors on the AIMB-223 motherboard link it to external devices such as hard disk drives and a keyboard. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers used to configure your system for your application.

The tables below list the function of each of the board jumpers and connectors. Later sections in this chapter give instructions on setting jumpers. Chapter 2 gives instructions for connecting external devices to your motherboard.

Table 1.1: Jumpers and Connectors

Label Function

AAFP Front panel audio connector

CMOS1

CN1

COM3-6

CMOS clear ( Default 1-2 )

Memory connector channel

Serial port: COM RS232

CN19

CN21

JBL8

JBL3

JCASE1

JFP3

JBL6

JSETCOM3

PCIE1

CN20

LAN1_USB12

LAN2_USB34

LVDS1

MINIPCIE1

PSON1

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

ATX 12 V connector

PS_ON , 5VSB

Brightness control selector for analog or digital (Default 1-2, Analog)

LVDS1 voltage jumper (default 1-2, 3.3V)

CASE open setting

Power LED and keyboard lock

LVDS1 PIN40 . Default 2-3

COM3 5 V/12 V jumper setting

PCI express X1 connector

PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector

LAN1 / USB port 1, 2

LAN2 / USB port 3, 4

LVDS connector (Internal)

Mini PCI express connector

AT(1-2) / ATX(2-3) ( Default 2-3 )

Serial ATA data connector 1




CN4

SPDIF_OUT

USB56

SPI flash update connector.

Digital Audio connector

USB port 5, 6 (on board)


Table 1.1: Jumpers and Connectors

USB78 USB port 7, 8 (on board)

Table 1.2: LVDS1

Pin

28

29

30

31

24

25

26

27

32

33

34

35

36

20

21

22

23

16

17

18

19

12

13

14

15

8

9

10

11

6

7

4

5

1

2

3

Signal

VDDSAFE

VDDSAFE

GND

GND

VDDSAFE

VDDSAFE

LVDS_L0_N

LVDS_U0_N

LVDS_L0_P

LVDS_U0_P

GND

GND

LVDS_L1_N

LVDS_U1_N

LVDS_L1_P

LVDS_U1_P

GND

GND

LVDS_L2_N

LVDS_U2_N

LVDS_L2_P

LVDS_U2_P

GND

GND

LVDS_CLKL_N

LVDS_CLKU_N

LVDS_CLKL_P

LVDS_CLKU_P

GND

GND

LVDS_DDC_CLK

LVDS_DDC_DATA

GND

GND

LVDS_L3_N

LVDS_U3_N


Table 1.2: LVDS1

37

38

39

40

LVDS_L3_P

LVDS_U3_P

LVDS_BL_EN

VCON

Table 1.3: JBL3: Panel VDDSAFE PWR

Pin Signal

1-2

2-3

3V

5V

3

4

1

2

5

Table 1.4: JBL1: LVDS Inverter PWR

Pin Signal

+12V

GND

BL_EN

BL_PWM

+5V

Table 1.5: JBL8: BL controller from SIO

Pin

1

2

3

Signal

SIO_LVSO_VBR

GND

NC

1

2

3

Table 1.6: JBL6

Pin Signal

3.3V

VCON

GND

Table 1.7: JBL6

Pin

1

2

3

Signal

3.3V

VCON

GND


3

4

1

2

5

Table 1.8: JWDT1+JOBS1

Pin Signal

NC

SIO_WG

SYS_RST

ERR_BEEP

BEEP

Table 1.9: JFP1+JFP2

Pin

1

4

7

10

Signal

+5V

NC

SPK_P3

SPK_P4

Pin

2

5

8

11

7-10 EN_SPK1

1-10 EXT_SPK

Signal

HDLED+

HDLED-

I2C DATA

I2CCLK

3-6

9-12

1

2

3

Table 1.10: JFP3

Pin Signal

POWER LED

NC

GND

Pin

4

5

1

2

3

Table 1.11: CN21

Pin Signal

5VSB_IN

GND

PS_ON#

5

7

1

3

9

Table 1.12: GPIO1

Pin Signal

DIO0

DIO1

DIO2

DIO3

+5V

Table 1.13: ATX/AT

Pin

2-3

1-2

Signal

ATX mode

AT mode

Pin

6

8

2

4

10


Pin

3

6

9

12

Signal

PWRBT

PULL LOW

SYS_RST

GND

POWER BT

SYS_RESET

Signal

KEYLOCK

GND

Signal

DIO4

DIO5

DIO6

DIO7

GND

Table 1.14: AAFP

Pin

7

9

5

6

10

3

4

1

2

Signal

MIC2_L

GND

MIC2_R

PRESENSE

LIN2_R

SENSE1_RTN

SENSE_B

LIN2_L

SENSE2_RTN

Table 1.15: SPDIF

Pin

1

3

4

Signal

+5V

SPDIF_O

GND

Table 1.16: JSETCOM3

Pin

1

3

5

Signal

COM3P9SEL

COM3P9SEL

COM3P9SEL

Table 1.17: COM port 3~6

Pin

13

14

15

16

9

10

11

12

17

18

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

Signal

DDCD3_N

DDSR3_N

RRXD3

RRTS3

TTXD3

CCTS3_N

DDTR3_N

COM3P9SEL

GND

GND

DDCD4_N

DDSR4_N

RRXD4

RRTS4_N

TTXD4

CCTS4_N

DDTR4_N

RRI4

Pin

2

4

6

9

Signal

RRI3

5V

12V


Table 1.17: COM port 3~6

31

32

33

34

27

28

29

30

23

24

25

26

19

20

21

22

35

36

37

38

39

40

GND

GND

DDCD5_N

DDSR5_N

RRXD5

RRTS5_N

TTXD5

CCTS5_N

DDTR5_N

RRI5

GND

GND

DDCD6_N

DDSR6_N

RRXD6

RRTS6_N

TTXD6

CCTS6_N

DDTR6_N

RRI6

GND

GND

Table 1.18: USB56

Pin

7

8

5

6

10

3

4

1

2

Signal

+5VPWR

+5VPWR

USBD4-

USBD5-

USBD4+

USBD5+

GND

GND

GND


Table 1.19: USB78

Pin

6

7

4

5

1

2

3

8

10

Signal

+5VPWR

+5VPWR

USBD4-

USBD5-

USBD4+

USBD5+

GND

GND

GND

1

2

3

Table 1.20: CMOS

Pin Signal

VBAT

VBAT_IN

PULL LO

1-2

2-3

NORMAL

CMOS CLEAR

Table 1.21: CN4

Pin

8

6

4

2

Signal

NC

SPI_MOSI

SPI_CLK

GND

Pin

5

3

1

Table 1.22: JCASE1

Pin

1

2

Signal

CASEOP IN

GND

Table 1.23: CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN

Pin

1

2

3

Signal

GND

+12VPWM

Sensor

Signal

SPI_MISO

SPI_CS#

SPI_PWR


1.5

Board layout: Jumper and Connector Locations

CN19 LVDS1

CN21

USB78 USB56 JWDT1+JOBS1

DCIN phone jack

DIMM

COM2/HDMI/

KB&MS connector

PSON1

JFP3

JFP1+JFP2

COM1/VGA connector

JBL1

LAN1+USB01

LAN2+USB23

AUDIO1

AAFP1

JSETCOM3

GPIO1

Mini PCIE connector

PCI slot

CIR SPDIF_OUT1

SATA connector

SATA power connector

PCI Express X1 slot

COM3~6


Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Location

CFast socket

12

Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors

1.6

AIMB-223 Board Diagram

VGA

LVDS

HDMI

Chrontel CH7511 dual channel 24-bit LVDS

AMD G-series

Channel A

PCIe x1

PCIe x1

PCIe x1

DDR3 1333 MHz

GbE LAN1: RTL8111DL

GbE LAN2: RTL8111DL

Mini-PCIe

Cfast Type I/II

4 SATA ports

8 USB Ports

Realtek ALC892

SPI

BIOS

300MB/s

600MB/s

USB 2.0/1.1

HD Audio

A55E

PCIe x1 slot

PCI slot

LPC

Super IO Winbond

W83627DHG-P

PS/2, WDT, 8-bit GPIO, 2 RS-232

Figure 1.3 AIMB-223 Board Diagram

Fintek F81216D

4 RS-232


1.7

Safety Precautions

Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections 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 electrostatic 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 they are not in the chassis.

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

There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.

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

Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.


1.8

Jumper Settings

This section provides instructions on how to configure your motherboard by setting the jumpers. It also includes the motherboards's default settings and your options for each jumper.

1.8.1

How to Set Jumpers

You can configure your motherboard to match the needs of your application by setting the jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge that closes an electrical circuit. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” (or turn ON) a jumper, you connect the pins with the clip. To “open” (or turn OFF) a jumper, you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper consists of a set of three pins, labeled 1, 2, and 3. In this case you connect either pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3. A pair of needle-nose pliers may be useful when setting jumpers.

1.8.2

CMOS Clear (CMOS1)

The AIMB-223 motherboard contains a jumper that can erase CMOS data and reset the system BIOS information. Normally this jumper should be set with pins 1-2 closed. If you want to reset the CMOS data, set J1 to 2-3 closed for just a few seconds, and then move the jumper back to 1-2 closed. This procedure will reset the

CMOS to its default setting.

Table 1.24: CMOS1

Function Jumper Setting

*Keep CMOS data

1-2 closed

Clear CMOS data

* Default

2-3 closed


1.8.3

JBL3: LVDS power 3.3V/5V Selector

Table 1.25: JBL3: LVDS power 3.3V/5V Selector

Closed Pins

JBL3

1-2*

2-3

Result

For 3.3 V LVDS Panel

For 5 V LVDS Panel

*

Default

JBL3 for 3.3V LVDS panel

JBL3 for 5V LVDS panel

1.8.4

PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector

Table 1.26: PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector

Closed Pins

1-2

2-3*

Result

AT Mode

ATX Mode

*

Default

1 1

AT Mode

1-2 closed

ATX Mode

2-3 closed

1.8.5

JWDT1: Watchdog Timer Output Option

Table 1.27: JWDT1: Watchdog Timer Output Option

Closed Pins

1-2

2-3*

Result

NC

System Reset*

*

Default

1 1

NC

1-2 closed

System Reset

2-3 closed


1.9

System Memory

The AIMB-223 has one socket for a 204-pin SODIMM.

This socket uses a 1.5 V unbuffered double-data-rate three synchronous DRAM

(DDR3 SDRAM). DRAM is available in capacities of 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB. The socket can be filled in any combination with DIMMs of any size, giving a total memory size between 512 MB and 4 GB. AIMB-223 does NOT support ECC (error checking and correction).

1.10

Memory Installation Procedures

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

“open” position, i.e., the handles lean outward. Slowly slide the SODIMM module along the plastic guides on both ends of the socket. Then press the SODIMM module well down into the socket, until you hear a click when the two handles have automatically locked the memory module into the correct position of the SODIMM socket. To remove the memory module, just push both handles outward, and the memory module will be ejected by the mechanism.



Chapter

2

Connecting

Peripherals

2

2.1

Introduction

You can access most of the connectors from the top of the board as it is being installed in the chassis. If you have a number of cards installed or have a packed chassis, you may need to partially remove the card to make all the connections.

2.2

USB Ports (LAN1_USB01/LAN2_USB23/USB56/

USB78)

The AIMB-223 provides up to eight USB ports. The USB interface complies with USB

Specification Rev. 2.0 supporting transmission rate up to 480 Mbps and is fuse protected. The USB interface can be disabled in the system BIOS setup.

The AIMB-223 is equipped with one high-performance 1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN adapter, and one 100 Mbps LAN adapter, both of which are supported by all major network operating systems. The RJ-45 jacks on the rear panel provide for convenient

LAN connection.

Table 2.1: LAN LED Indicator

LAN Mode

1 Gbps Link on

100 Mbps Link on

Active

Lan Indicator

LED1 Green on

LED1 Orange on

LED2 Green flash

USB56

USB78


2.3

VGA Connector (VGA1)

5

10

15

6

11

1

The AIMB-223 includes VGA and HDMI interface that can drive conventional VGA and HDMI displays. VGA1 is a standard 15-pin D-SUB connector commonly used for

VGA. HDMI is HDMI connector for HDMI signals output. Pin assignments for VGA are detailed in Appendix B.


2.4

Serial Ports (COM3~6)

COM12

AIMB-223 supports six serial ports. 1 of RS-232 - COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4,

COM5 and COM6. These ports can connect to serial devices, such as a mouse or a printer, or to a communications network.

The IRQ and address ranges for both ports are fixed. However, if you want to disable the port or change these parameters later, you can do this in the system BIOS setup.


2.5

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

1

2

3

If a fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less.

2.6

System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1)

1

2

3

If a fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less.


2.7

Front Panel Connectors (JFP1+JFP2+JFP3)

There are several external switches to monitor and control the AIMB-223.

JFP1 & JFP2

JFP3

3 6 9 12

2 5 8 11

1 4 7 10

1 2 3 4 5

2.7.1

ATX soft power switch ((JFP1+JFP2/ PWR_SW))

If your computer case is equipped with an ATX power supply, you should connect the power on/off button on your computer case to ((JFP1+JFP2/ PWR_SW)), for convenient power on and off.

2.7.2

Reset (JFP1+JFP2/ RESET)

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

2.7.3

HDD LED (JFP1+JFP2/ HDDLED)

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

2.7.4

External speaker (JFP1+JFP2/ SPEAKER)

((JFP1+JFP2/ SPEAKER)) is a 4-pin connector for an external speaker. If there is no external speaker, the AIMB-223 provides an onboard buzzer as an alternative. To enable the buzzer, set pins 7-10 as closed.


2.7.5

Power LED and keyboard lock connector (JFP1 / PWR_LED &

KEY LOCK)

(JFP1 / PWR_LED & KEY LOCK) is a 5-pin connector for the power on LED and Key

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

The Power LED cable should be connected to pin 1-3. The key lock button cable should be connected to pin 4-5.

There are 3 modes for the power supply connection. The first is “ATX power mode”; the system turns on/off by a momentary power button. The second is “AT Power

Mode”; the system turns on/off via the power supply switch. The third is another “AT

Power Mode” which makes use of the front panel power switch. The power LED status is indicated in the following table:

Table 2.2: ATX power supply LED status (No support for AT power)

Power mode

LED

(ATX Power Mode)

(On/off by momentary button)

PSON1

(on back plane) jumper setting pins 2-3 closed

System On On

System Suspend Fast flashes

System Off Slow flashes

LED

(AT power Mode)

(On/off by switching power supply)

pins 1-2 closed

On

Fast flashes

Off

LED

(AT power Mode)

(On/off by front panel switch)

Connect pins 1 & 2 to panel switch via cable

On

Fast flashes

Off

2.8

Line In, Line Out, Mic In Connector (AUDIO1)

Line In

Line Out

Mic In


2.9

Serial ATA Interface (SATA1~4)

AIMB-223 features a high performance Serial ATA interface (up to 300 MB/s) which eases cabling to hard drives with long, thin cables.

2.10

PCI & PCI Express x1

AIMB-223 provides 1x PCI and 1x PCIe x1 slot.


2.11

ATX 12V Power Connector (CN19)

This connector is for an ATX Micro-Fit power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one direction. Determine the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors mate completely.

2.12

SPI Flash connector(CN4)

The SPI flash card pin header may be used to flash BIOS if the AIMB-223 cannot power on.


2.13

LCD Inverter Connector (JBL1)

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


2.14

LVDS Connector (LVDS1)

OD3-

OD3+

2.15

General purpose I/O Connector (GPIO1)

NC

NC

NC

NC

NC

NC

NC

NC



Chapter

3

BIOS Operation

3

3.1

Introduction

AMI BIOS has been integrated into many motherboards, and has been very popular for over a decade. People sometimes refer to the AMI BIOS setup menu as BIOS,

BIOS setup or CMOS setup.

With the AMI BIOS Setup program, you can modify BIOS settings and control the special features of your computer. The Setup program uses a number of menus for making changes and turning special features on or off. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AIMB-223 setup screens.

3.2

BIOS Setup

The AIMB-223 Series system has AMI BIOS built in, with a CMOS SETUP utility that allows users to configure required settings or to activate certain system features.

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

When the power is turned off, the battery on the board supplies the necessary power to preserve the CMOS RAM.

When the power is turned on, press the <Del> button during the BIOS POST (Power-

On Self Test) to access the CMOS SETUP screen.

Control Keys

< ↑ >< ↓ >< ← >< → >

Move to select item

<Enter>

<Esc>

Select Item

Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS

Sub Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu

<Page Up/+>

<Page Down/->

<F1>

<F2>

Increase the numeric value or make changes

Decrease the numeric value or make changes

General help, for Setup Sub Menu

Item Help

<F5>

<F7>

<F10>

Load Previous Values

Load Setup Defaults

Save all CMOS changes


3.2.1

Main Menu

Press <Del> to enter AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

The Main BIOS setup screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. Grayed-out options cannot be configured; options in blue can. The right frame displays the key legend.

Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.

3.2.1.1

System time / System date

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the

<Tab> key or the <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.


3.2.2

Advanced BIOS Features

Select the Advanced tab from the AIMB-223 setup screen to enter the Advanced

BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as CPU Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an

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

BIOS Setup options are described in this section. The Advanced BIOS Setup screen is shown below. The sub menus are described on the following pages.

You can also disable or enable the legacy OpROM for PXE / Storage.


3.2.2.1

PCI Subsystem settings

3.2.2.2

ACPI Setting



ACPI Sleep State

Select the ACPI state used for system suspend.



S3 Report Video

Enable or disable video repost.




Resume on LAN1

Enables or disables GbE LAN1 wake up from S5 function.



Resume on LAN2

Enables or disables GbE LAN2 wake up from S5 function.



Resume on RTC Alarm

Disable/Enable RTC wake event.

3.2.2.3

Trusted Computing



TPM SUPPORT

Disable/Enable TPM function.


3.2.2.4

CPU configuration



Limit CPUID Maximum

This item allows you to limit CPUID maximum value.



PSS Support

This item allows you to enable or disable the ACPI _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects.



PSTATE Adjustment

This item allows you to provide P-state level.



PPC Adjustment

This item allows you to provide _PPC object.



NX mode

This item allows you to enable or disable the No-execute page protection function.



SVM mode

This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU virtualization.



C6 mode

This item allows you to auto or disable C6 function.



Cpb mode

This item allows you to auto or disable CPB.


3.2.2.5

IDE configuration



IDE Configuration

Display SATA Port0 / SATA Port1 / SATA Port2 / SATA Port3 information.

3.2.2.6

USB configuration




Legacy USB support

Enables support for legacy USB. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.



EHCI Hand-off

This is a workaround for OS without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should claim by EHCI driver.



USB transfer time-out

Time-out value for control, bulk, and interrupt transfers.



Device reset time-out

USB mass storage device starts unit command time-out.



Device power-up delay

Maximum time the device will take before it properly report itself to the host controller.

3.2.2.7

Super configuration



Case Open Warning

This item will allow to enable/disable case open warning.



Resume on Ring

Disable/Enable RI wake event.



Watch Dog Timer

This item allows you to enable/disable the watchdog timer.


3.2.2.8

H/W monitor



Smart Fan Function

This item allows you to enable/disable CPU cooler smart function.

3.2.3

Chipset




North Bridge Configuration

Detail of North Bridge items.



Display Configuration Select

Details of display items.



South Bridge Configuration

Details of South bridge items.

3.2.3.1

North Bridge Configuration



Memory Configuration

Details of Bank Interleaving, IOMMU Mode, and Memory Clock items.



Node 0 Information

Details of memory information.


3.2.3.2

Display Configuration



LVDS

This item allows you to enable or disable LVDS function.



HDMI

This item allows you to enable or disable HDMI function.

* LVDS setting of customized define, please refer to the document on CD-ROM:

"Chrontel EEPROM Adjust SOP


3.2.3.3

SB Configuration



SB SATA Configuration

Options for SATA configuration.



SB USB Configuration

Options for USB configuration.



SB GPP port Configuration

Options for SB GPP port configuration.



SB HD Azalia Configuration

Options for SB azalia.


3.2.4

Boot



Setup Prompt Timeout

This item allows you to change number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.



Bootup NumLock State

Select the Power-on state for Numlock.



Quiet Boot

If this option is set to Disabled, the BIOS display normal POST messages. If

Enabled, an OEM Logo is shown instead of POST messages.



Fast Boot

This item allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.



GateA20 Active

This item allows you to select upon request or Always.



Option ROM Messages

Sets display mode for option ROM.



Interrupt 19 Capture

This item allows option ROMs to trap interrupt 19.



Boot Option Priorities

Set the system boot order.


3.2.5

Security

Select Security Setup from the AIMB-223 Setup main BIOS setup menu. All Security

Setup options, such as password protection and virus protection are described in this section. To access the sub menu for the following items, select the item and press<Enter>: Change Administrator / User Password.


3.2.6

Save & Exit



Save Changes and Exit

This item allows you to exit system setup after saving changes.



Discard Changes and Exit

This item allows you to exit system setup without saving any changes.



Save Changes and Reset

This item allows you to reset the system after saving the changes.



Discard Changes and Reset

This item allows you to rest system setup without saving any changes.



Save Changes

This item allows you to save changes done so far to any of the options.



Discard Changes

This item allows you to discard changes done so far to any of the options.



Restore Defaults

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



Save as User Defaults

This item allows you to save the changes done so far as user defaults.



Restore User Defaults

This item allows you to restore the user defaults to all the options.



Boot Override

Boot device select can override your boot priority.


Chapter

4

4

Software Introduction

& Service

4.1

Introduction

The mission of Advantech Embedded Software Services is to "Enhance quality of life with Advantech platforms and Microsoft® Windows® embedded technology." We enable Windows® Embedded software products on Advantech platforms to more effectively support the embedded computing community. Customers are freed from the hassle of dealing with multiple vendors (hardware suppliers, system integrators, embedded OS distributors) for projects. Our goal is to make Windows® Embedded

Software solutions easily and widely available to the embedded computing community.

4.2

Value-Added Software Services

Software API: An interface that defines the ways by which an application program may request services from libraries and/or operating systems. Provides not only the underlying drivers required but also a rich set of user-friendly, intelligent and integrated interfaces, which speeds development, enhances security and offers add-on value for Advantech platforms. It plays the role of catalyst between developer and solution, and makes Advantech embedded platforms easier and simpler to adopt and operate with customer applications.

4.2.1

Software API

4.2.1.1

Control

GPIO

General Purpose Input/Output is a flexible parallel interface that allows a variety of custom connections. Allows users to monitor the level of signal input or set the output status to switch on/off the device. Our API also provide Programmable

GPIO, which allows developers to dynamically set the GPIO input or output status.

SMBus

SMBus is the System Management Bus defined by Intel Corporation in 1995. It is used in personal computers and servers for low-speed system management communications. The

SMBus API allows a developer to interface a embedded system environment and transfer serial messages using the

SMBus protocols, allowing multiple simultaneous device control.


4.2.1.2

Display

Brightness Control

The Brightness Control API allows a developer to access embedded devices and easily control brightness.

Backlight

The Backlight API allows a developer to control the backlight

(screen) on/off in embedded devices.

4.2.1.3

Monitor

Watchdog

A watchdog timer (WDT) is a device that performs a specific operation after a certain period of time if something goes wrong and the system does not recover on its own. A watchdog timer can be programmed to perform a warm boot

(restarting the system) after a certain number of seconds.

Hardware Monitor

The Hardware Monitor (HWM) API is a system health supervision API that inspects certain condition indexes, such as fan speed, temperature and voltage.

4.2.1.4

Power Saving

CPU Speed

Makes use of Intel SpeedStep technology to save power consumption. The system will automatically adjust the CPU speed depending on the system loading.

System Throttling

Refers to a series of methods for reducing power consumption in computers by lowering the clock frequency. This API allows the user to adjust the clock from 87.5% to 12.5%.


4.2.2

Software Utility

BIOS Flash

Embedded Security ID

The embedded application is the most important property of a system integrator. It contains valuable intellectual property, design knowledge and innovation, but it is easy to be copied! Embedded Security ID utility which provides reliable security functions for customers to secure their application data within embedded BIOS.

Monitoring

The BIOS Flash utility allows customers to update the flash ROM BIOS version, or use it to back up current BIOS by copying it from the flash chip to a file on customers’ disk. The BIOS Flash utility also provides a command line version and an API for fast implementation into customized applications.

The Monitoring is a utility for customer to monitor the system health, like voltage, CPU and system temperature and fan speed. These items are important to a device, if the critical errors occur and are not solved immediately, permanent damage may be caused.

Flash Lock

Flash Lock is a mechanism to bind the Board and CF card

(SQFlash) together. User can “Lock” SQFlash via Flash

Lock function and “Unlock” by BIOS while booting. A locked

SQFlash cannot be read by any card reader or boot from other platforms without a BIOS with “Unlock” feature.

eSOS

The eSOS is a small OS stored in BIOS ROM. It will boot up in case of a main OS crash. It will diagnose the hardware status, and then send an e-mail to the designated administrator.

The eSOS also provide for remote connection via Telnet server and FTP server so the administrator can attempt to rescue the system. Note: This function requires BIOS customization.


Chapter

5

Chipset Software

Installation Utility

5

5.1

Before You Begin

To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display drivers and utility software, read the instructions in this chapter carefully. The drivers for the AIMB-223 are located on the software installation CD. The driver in the folder of the driver CD will guide and link you to the utilities and drivers under a Windows system. Updates are provided via Service Packs from Microsoft*.

Note!

The files on the software installation CD are compressed. Do not attempt to install the drivers by copying the files manually. You must use the supplied SETUP program to install the drivers.

Before you begin, it is important to note that most display drivers need to have the relevant software application already installed in the system prior to installing the enhanced display drivers. In addition, many of the installation procedures assume that you are familiar with both the relevant software applications and operating system commands. Review the relevant operating system commands and the pertinent sections of your application software’s user manual before performing the installation.

5.2

Introduction

The AMD Chipset Software Installation (CSI) utility installs the Windows INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. This is needed for the proper functioning of the following features:



Core PCI PnP services



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



USB 1.1/2.0 support (USB 2.0 driver needs to be installed separately for Win98)



Identification of AMD chipset components in the Device Manager



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

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

Note!

This utility is used for the following versions of Windows, and it has to be installed before installing all the other drivers:



Windows 7



Windows XP


5.3

Windows XP Driver Setup

1.

Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. You can see the driver folder items. Navigate to the "Chipset" folder and click "infinst_autol.exe" to complete the installation of the driver.



Chapter

6

VGA Setup

6

6.1

Introduction

To benefit from the AMD G-series T56N/T40E/T44R integrated graphics controller, you need to install the graphic driver.

6.2

Windows 7/XP

Note!

Before installing this driver, make sure the CSI utility has been installed in your system. See Chapter 5 for information on installing the CSI utility.

Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. You can see the driver folders items. Navigate to the "Graphic" folder and click "setup.exe" to complete the installation of the drivers for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.


Chapter

7

LAN Configuration

7

7.1

Introduction

The AIMB-223 has dual Gigabit Ethernet LANs via dedicated PCI Express x1 lanes

(Realtek RTL8111D for LAN1&2) that offer bandwidth of up to 500 MB/sec, eliminating the bottleneck of network data flow and 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

Note!

Before installing the LAN drivers, make sure the CSI utility has been installed on your system. See Chapter 5 for information on installing the

CSI utility.

The AIMB-223’s Realtek RTL8111D (LAN1&LAN2) Gigabit integrated controllers support all major network operating systems. However, the installation procedure varies from system to system. Please find and use the section that provides the driver setup procedure for the operating system you are using.


7.4

Windows 7/XP Driver Setup

Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. Select the LAN folder then navigate to the directory for your OS.



Appendix

A

A

Programming the

Watchdog Timer

A.1


The AIMB-223's watchdog timer can be used to monitor system software operation and take corrective action if the software fails to function within the programmed period. This section describes the operation of the watchdog timer and how to program it.

A.1.1

Watchdog Timer Overview

The watchdog timer is built into the super I/O controller W83627DHG-P. It provides the following user-programmable functions:



Can be enabled and disabled by user program



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



Generates an interrupt or resets signal if the software fails to reset the timer before time-out

A.1.2


The I/O port address of the watchdog timer is 2E (hex) and 2F (hex). 2E (hex) is the address port. 2F (hex) is the data port. You must first assign the address of register by writing an address value into address port 2E (hex), then write/read data to/from the assigned register through data port 2F (hex).


Unlock

W83627DHG-P

Select register of watchdog timer

Enable the function of the watchdog timer

Use the function of the watchdog timer

Lock W83627DHG-P


Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers

Address of Register (2E) Attribute

Read/Write

87 (hex)

Value (2F) & description

-----

07 (hex)

30 (hex)

F5 (hex)

F6 (hex)

F7 (hex)

AA (hex) write write write write read/write

-----

Write this address to I/O address port 2E (hex) twice to unlock the W83627DHG-P.

Write 08 (hex) to select register of watchdog timer.

Write 01 (hex) to enable the function of the watchdog timer. Disabled is set as default.

Set seconds or minutes as units for the timer.

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

[default]

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

0: stop timer [default]

01~FF (hex): The amount of the count, in seconds or minutes, depends on the value set in register F5

(hex). This number decides how long the watchdog timer waits for strobe before generating an interrupt or reset signal. Writing a new value to this register can reset the timer to count with the new value.

Bit 7:Write 1 to enable mouse to reset the timer, 0 to disable[default]. Bit 6: Write 1 to enable keyboard to reset the timer, 0 to disable.[default]

Bit 5: Write 1 to generate a timeout signal immediately and automatically return to 0. [default=0]

Bit 4: Read status of watchdog timer, 1 means timer is “timeout”.

Write this address to I/O port 2E (hex) to lock the watchdog timer 2.


A.1.3

Example Program

1.

Enable watchdog timer and set 10 sec. as timeout interval

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

Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock W83627DHG-P

Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

Out dx,al

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

Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer

Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx ; Set second as counting unit

Mov al,0f5h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

In al,dx

And al,not 08h

Out dx,al

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

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

Mov al,0f6h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,10

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx ; Lock W83627DHG-P

Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

2.

Enable watchdog timer and set 5 minutes as timeout interval

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


Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

Out dx,al


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


Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

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


Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx ; Set minute as counting unit

Mov al,0f5h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

In al,dx

Or al,08h

Out dx,al

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

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

Mov al,0f6h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,5

Out dx,al

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


Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

3.

Enable watchdog timer to be reset by mouse

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


Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

Out dx,al

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


Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

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



Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx ; Enable watchdog timer to be reset by mouse

Mov al,0f7h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

In al,dx

Or al,80h

Out dx,al

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


Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

4.

Enable watchdog timer to be reset by keyboard

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


Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

Out dx,al

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


Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

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


Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

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

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

Mov al,0f7h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

In al,dx

Or al,40h

Out dx,al


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


Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

5.

Generate a time-out signal without timer counting

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


Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

Out dx,al

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


Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al

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


Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

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

Dec dx ; Generate a time-out signal

Mov al,0f7h

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

Inc dx

In al,dx

Or al,20h

Out dx,al

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


Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al


Appendix

B

B

I/O Pin Assignments

B.1

USB Header (USB56, USB78)

5

7

1

3

9

Table B.1: USB Header (USB56)

Pin Signal

USB0_VCC5

USB0_D-

USB0_D+

GND

Key

B.2

VGA Connector (VGA1)

5

10

15

Pin

6

8

2

4

10

6

11

1

Table B.2: VGA Connector (VGA1)

Pin

6

7

4

5

1

2

3

Signal

RED

VGA_G

VGA_B

N/C

GND

GND

GND

Pin

12

13

14

15

9

10

11

Signal

USB1_VCC5

USB1_D-

USB1_D+

GND

GND

Signal

CRT_VCCIN

GND

N/C

V_SDAT

H-SYNC

V-SYNC

V_SCLK


B.3

RS-232 Interface (COM3/4/5/6)

Table B.3: RS-232 Interface (COM3~COM6)

Pin

23

25

27

29

15

17

19

21

31

33

35

37

39

7

9

11

13

1

3

5

Signal

DCD_3

RXD_3

TXD_3

DTR_3

GND_3

DCD_4

RXD_4

TXD_4

DTR_4

GND_4

DCD_5

RXD_5

TXD_5

DTR_5

GND_5

DCD_6

RXD_6

TXD_6

DTR_6

GND_6

Pin

24

26

28

30

16

18

20

22

32

34

36

38

40

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

Signal

DSR_3

RTS_3

CTS_3

RRI_3

GND_3

DSR_4

RTS_4

CTS_4

RRI_4

GND_4

DSR_5

RTS_5

CTS_5

RRI_5

GND_5

DSR_6

RTS_6

CTS_6

RRI_6

GND_6


B.4

CN4: SPI Fresh Card Pin Connector

1

2

7

8

Table B.4: CN4: SPI Fresh Card Pin Connector

Pin

1

3

5

7

Signal

+F1_3V

F1_SPI_CS#_Q

F1_SPI_MISO_Q

NC

Pin

2

4

6

8

Signal

GND

F1_SPI_CLK_Q

F1_SPI_MOSI_Q

NC

B.5

CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1)

1

2

3

Table B.5: CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1)

Pin

1

2

3

Signal

GND

+12 V

DETECT

B.6

System Fan Power Connector (SYS_FAN1)

1

2

3

1

2

3

Table B.6: System Fan Power Connector (SYS_FAN1)

Pin Signal

GND

+12VPWM

Sensor


B.7

Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP3)

You can use an LED to indicate when the single board computer is on. Pin 1 of JFP3 supplies the LED's power, and Pin 3 is the ground.

Table B.7: Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP3)

Pin Function

2 NC

3 GND

4 KEYLOCK#

5 GND

B.8

Power switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker

(JFP1+JFP2)

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

Table B.8: Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker (JFP1+JFP2)

Pin Signal

2 HDLED+

3 PWRBT

4 NC

5 HDLED-

7 SPK_P3

8 I2C DATA

9 SYS_RST

10 SPK_P4

11 I2CCLK

12 GND


B.9

USB/LAN ports (LAN1_USB12/LAN2_USB34)

1

2

Table B.9: USB Port

Pin Signal

VCC

Data0-

Pin

3

4

Signal

Data0+

GND

Table B.10: Ethernet 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Port

Pin

1

2

3

4

Signal

XMT+

XMT-

RCV+

N/C

Pin

5

6

7

8

Signal

N/C

RCV-

N/C

N/C

B.10

Line In, Line Out, Mic In Connector (AUDIO1)

Line In

Line Out

Mic In

B.11

Serial ATA0/1 (SATA 1/2/3/4)

Table B.11: Serial ATA 0/1 (SATA 1/2/3/4)

Pin

1

3

5

7

Signal

GND

SATA_0TX-

SATA_0RX-

GND

Pin

2

4

6

8

Signal

SATA_0TX+

GND

SATA_0RX+


B.12

AT/ATX Mode (PSON1)

Table B.12: AT/ATX Mode (PSON1)

Pin

1

3

Signal

VCCATX

GND

Pin

2

B.13

GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1)

Signal

VCCATX

Table B.13: GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1)

Pin

1

3

5

7

9

Signal

GPIO0

GPIO1

GPIO2

GPIO3

+5V

Pin

2

4

6

8

10

B.14

LVDS Connector: LVDS1

OD3-

OD3+

NC

NC

NC

NC

NC

NC

NC

NC

75

Signal

GPIO4

GPIO5

GPIO6

GPIO7

GND


Table B.14: LVDS1 Connector

Pin Signal

25

27

29

31

17

19

21

23

33

35

37

39

9

11

13

15

5

7

1

3

VDDSAFE_1

GND_1

VDDSAFE_3

OD0-

OD0+

GND_2

OD1-

OD1+

GND_3

OD2-

OD2+

GND_4

OCK-

OCK+

GND_3

DDC_CLK

GND_6

OD3-

OD3+

HPLG

Pin

26

28

30

32

18

20

22

24

34

36

38

40

10

12

14

16

6

8

2

4

B.15

LVDS Power Jumper (JBL3)

JBL3

JBL3 for 3.3V LVDS panel for 5V LVDS panel

* default setting

Table B.15: LVDS Power Jumper

Pin

1

2

3

Signal

VCC3

VCC_LCD

VCC

Signal

VDDSAFE_2

GND_7

VDDSAFE_4

NC

NC

GND_8

NC

NC

GND_9

NC

NC

GND_10

NC

NC

GND_11

DDC_DAT

GND_12

NC

NC

VCON


B.16

LVDS Inverter (JBL1)

Pin

1

2

3

4

5

Table B.16: LVDS Power Jumper

Signal

+12V

GND

BL_EN

BL_CLT

+5V

B.17

ATX 12 V connector (ATX12V_1)

1

3

Table B.17: ATX 12 V connector (ATX12V_1)

Pin Signal Pin

GND 2

+12V 4

Signal

GND

+12V


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