User Manual AIMB-212

User Manual

AIMB-212

Intel

®

Atom

TM

N450/D510 1.6 GHz

Mini-ITX with VGA/LVDS, 6 COM,

Dual GbE LAN, 8 USB, Mini PCIe

Copyright

The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2009 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

AWARD is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Intel

®

Atom™ N450/D510 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-212 User Manual

Part No. 2002021201

Printed in Taiwan ii

Edition 2

November 2010

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

Brand

Transcend

RoHS)

Apacer

(RoHS)

DSL

(RoHS)

Transcend

(RoHS)

Size

256MB

256MB

512MB

512MB

1GB

2GB

512MB

1GB

256MB

512MB

512MB

512MB

1GB

1GB

1GB

2GB

1GB

1GB

2GB

DDR2

667

DDR2

667

DDR2

667

DDR2

800

DDR2

800

DDR2

800

DDR2

667

DDR2

667

DDR2

667

DDR2

667

DDR2

667

DDR2

667

DDR2

667

Speed Vendor PN

DDR2

667

DDR2

667

DDR2

667

DDR2

667

TS32MSQ64V6

M

TS32MSQ64V5

M

Advantech PN

NA

NA

TS6QSJ23002-

6S/

TS64MSQ64V6

J

Hynix

HY5PS121621B

FP-Y5

96SD2-

512M667NN-TR

NA

TS128MSQ64V

6J

TS5QSU27300-

6M

NA

96SD2-

2G667NN-TR

Memory

Hynix HY5PS121621B

FP-Y5 (32x16)

HYNIX HY KOR

HY5PS121621C (32x16)

SAMSUNG K4T51083QC

ZCE6 (64x8)

Hynix HY5PS121621B

FP-Y5 (32x16)

SAMSUNG K4T51083QC

ZCE6 (64x8)

Micron D9HNL (128x8)

78.92G63.422

78.02G63.423

NA

NA

NA

NA

96SD2-

1G667NN-AP

NA

NA

NA

ELPIDA E5108AG-6E-E

(64x8)

ELPIDA E5108AGBG-6E-

E (64x8)

ELPIDA E5116AF-6E-E

(32x16)


E (64x8)

ELPIDA E1116AESE-6E-F

(64x16)

DDR2

667

DDR2

667

Samsung

M470T6464QZ3

-CE6

Samsung

M470T2864AZ3

-CE6

NA

NA

Samsung K4T1G164QQ-

HCE6 (64X16)

Samsung K4T1G164QQ-

HCE6 (64X16)

NA

NA

NA

TS128MSQ64V

8J

TS64MSQ64V6

M

TS256MSQ64V

8U

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

ELPIDA E1116AESE-6E-F

(64x16)


E (64x8)

ELPIDA E1108ACSE-6E-

E (128x8)

HYNIX HY5PS12821E-

FP-S5 (64x8)

Hynix HY5PS121621B

FP-Y5 (32x16)

Micron D9HNP (128x8) v AIMB-212 User Manual

DSL

(RoHS)

1GB

1GB

2GB

2GB

DDR2

800

NA

DDR2

800

NA

Samsung

M470T2864EH3

-CF7

NA

DDR2

800

DDR2

800

NA

NA

NA

NA

Ordering Information

ELPIDA TWN

E5108AHSE-8E-E (64x8)

Samsung K4T1G164QE-

HCF7 (64x16)

SEC 834 HCF7

K4T1G084QQ (128x8)

ELPIDA JPN

E1108ACSE-8E-E (128x8)

Part Number

AIMB-212N-S6A1E

AIMB-212D-S6A1E

CPU

Atom N450

Atom D510

SC/DC

Single core

Dual core

GbE

2

2

COM LVDS

6

6

1,18-bit

1,18-bit

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-212 Intel Atom N450/D510 Mini-ITX motherboard

!

2 x SATA HDD cable

!

2 x SATA Power cable

!

3 x Serial port cable

!

1 x I/O port bracket

!

1 x Startup manual

!

1 x Driver CD

!

1 x Warranty card

!

1 x CPU cooler (for Atom D510 only)

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. We have carefully inspected the AIMB-212 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-212, 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

1.9

1.10

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

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

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

1.3.1

System .......................................................................................... 3

1.3.2

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

1.3.3

Input/Output .................................................................................. 3

1.3.4

Graphics........................................................................................ 3

1.3.5

Ethernet LAN ................................................................................ 3

1.3.6

Industrial features ......................................................................... 3

1.3.7

Mechanical and environmental specifications............................... 4

Jumpers and Connectors .......................................................................... 4

Table 1.1: Jumpers...................................................................... 4

Table 1.2: Connectors ................................................................. 4

Board layout: Jumper and Connector Locations ....................................... 6

Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Location ................................ 6

Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors ........................................................... 6

AIMB-212 Board Diagram ......................................................................... 7

Figure 1.3 AIMB-212 Board Diagram .......................................... 7

Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 8

Jumper Settings ........................................................................................ 9

1.8.1

How to Set Jumpers...................................................................... 9

1.8.2

CMOS Clear (CMOS1) ................................................................. 9

Table 1.3: CMOS1....................................................................... 9

1.8.3

COM2 RS 232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM2)................ 10

Table 1.4: COM2 RS 232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM2) .

10

1.8.4

J1: LCD Power 3.3 V/5 V Selector.............................................. 10

Table 1.5: J1: LCD Power 3.3 V/5 V Selector ........................... 10

1.8.5

PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector ................................................ 11

Table 1.6: PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector.............................. 11

1.8.6

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

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

System Memory ...................................................................................... 12

Memory Installation Procedures.............................................................. 12

Chapter 2

Connecting Peripherals

....................13

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

Introduction ............................................................................................. 14

USB Ports (LAN1_USB12/LAN2_USB34/USB56/USB78) ..................... 14

Table 2.1: LAN LED Indicator.................................................... 14

VGA Connector (VGA1) .......................................................................... 15

Serial Ports (COM1~COM6) ................................................................... 16

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) .................................... 17

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1).......................................................... 18

System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1)....................................................... 19

Front Panel Connectors (JFP1/JFP1+JFP2)........................................... 20

2.8.1

ATX soft power switch ((JFP1+JFP2/ PWR_SW)) .................... 20

2.8.2

Reset (JFP1+JFP2/ RESET) ...................................................... 20

2.8.3

HDD LED (JFP1+JFP2/ HDDLED) ............................................. 20

2.8.4

External speaker (JFP1+JFP2/ SPEAKER)................................ 20

2.8.5

Power LED and keyboard lock connector (JFP1 / PWR_LED &

KEY LOCK)................................................................................. 21

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

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2.9

2.10

2.11

2.12

2.13

2.14

2.15

2.16

2.17

er) ............................................................................. 21

Line In, Line Out, Mic In Connector (AUDIO1)........................................ 22

Serial ATA Interface (SATA1, SATA2).................................................... 23

PCI .......................................................................................................... 24

Front Headphone Connector (HD1)........................................................ 25

ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V) .................................................... 26

SPI Flash connector(SPI_CN1) .............................................................. 27

LCD Inverter Connector (VP1)................................................................ 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

CPU Configuration...................................................................... 35

3.2.4

IDE Configuration ....................................................................... 36

3.2.5

Hardware Health Configuration .................................................. 38

3.2.6

ACPI Setting ............................................................................... 39

3.2.7

General ACPI Configuration ....................................................... 39

3.2.8

Advanced ACPI Configuration .................................................... 40

3.2.9

Chipset ACPI Configuration........................................................ 41

3.2.10 APM Configuration...................................................................... 42

3.2.11 USB Configuration ...................................................................... 43

3.2.12 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration................................... 44

3.2.13 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings ....................................................... 44

3.2.14 Boot Settings .............................................................................. 45

3.2.15 Boot settings Configuration......................................................... 46

3.2.16 Security Setup ............................................................................ 47

3.2.17 Advanced Chipset Settings......................................................... 47

3.2.18 North Bridge Chipset Configuration ............................................ 48

3.2.19 Video Function Configuration ..................................................... 49

3.2.20 South Bridge Chipset Configuration ........................................... 50

3.2.21 Exit Option .................................................................................. 51

Chapter 4 Software Introduction & Service

..... 53

4.1

4.2

Introduction ............................................................................................. 54

Value-Added Software Services ............................................................. 54

4.2.1

Software API............................................................................... 54

4.2.2

Software Utility............................................................................ 56

Chapter 5 Chipset Software Installation Utility

57

5.1

5.2

5.3

Before You Begin.................................................................................... 58

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

Windows XP Driver Setup....................................................................... 59

Chapter 6 VGA Setup

......................................... 61

6.1

6.2

Introduction ............................................................................................. 62

Windows 7/Vista/XP................................................................................ 62

Chapter 7 LAN Configuration

............................ 63

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7.1

7.2

7.3

7.4

Introduction ............................................................................................. 64

Features .................................................................................................. 64

Installation ............................................................................................... 64

Windows 7/Vista/XP Driver Setup (Intel 82567v/82583v) ....................... 65

Appendix A

Programming the Watchdog Timer

..67

A.1

Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................................................... 68

A.1.1 Watchdog Timer Overview.......................................................... 68

A.1.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer ............................................. 68

Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers ....................................... 70

A.1.3 Example Program ....................................................................... 71

Appendix B

I/O Pin Assignments

..........................75

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

B.18

B.19

B.20

B.21

USB Header (USB56, USB78)................................................................ 76

Table B.1: USB Header (USB56)............................................... 76

VGA Connector (VGA1) .......................................................................... 76

Table B.2: VGA Connector (VGA1) ........................................... 76

RS-232 Interface ..................................................................................... 77

Table B.3: RS-232 Interface (COM4~COM6) ............................ 77

RS-232/422/485 Setting Interface (JETCOM2)....................................... 77

Table B.4: RS-232/422/485 Setting Interface (JETCOM2) ........ 77

SPI_CN1: SPI Fresh Card Pin Connector............................................... 78

Table B.5: SPI_CN1:SPI Fresh Card Pin Connector ................. 78

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) .................................... 78

Table B.6: PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) ..... 78

CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1) .............................................. 78

Table B.7: CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1)................ 78

System Fan Power Connector (CHA_FAN1) .......................................... 79

Table B.8: System Fan Power Connector (SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2)

79

Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP1) .................................... 79

Table B.9: Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP1)...... 79

Power switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker (JFP1+JFP2) ......................... 80

Table B.10:Power switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker (JFP1+JFP2)

80

USB/LAN ports (LAN1_USB12/LAN2_USB34)....................................... 80

Table B.11:USB Port................................................................... 80

Table B.12:Ethernet 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Port ............................ 80

Line In, Line Out, Mic In Connector (AUDIO1)........................................ 81

Serial ATA0/1 (SATA1/SATA2)............................................................... 81

Table B.13:Serial ATA 0/1 (SATA1/SATA2) ............................... 81

AT/ATX Mode (PSON1) .......................................................................... 81

Table B.14:AT/ATX Mode (PSON1) ........................................... 81

HD Audio Interface (HD1) ....................................................................... 81

Table B.15:AC-97 Audio Interface (HD1).................................... 81

GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1)...................................................................... 82

Table B.16:GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1) ....................................... 82

LVDS Connector: LVDS1........................................................................ 82

Table B.17:LVDS1 Connector..................................................... 82

LVDS Power Jumper (J1) ....................................................................... 83

Table B.18:LVDS Power Jumper ................................................ 83

LVDS Inverter (VP1) ............................................................................... 83

Table B.19:LVDS Power Jumper ................................................ 83

ATX 12 V connector (ATX12V_1) ........................................................... 84

Table B.20:ATX 12 V connector (ATX12V_1)............................. 84

DMA Channel Assignments .................................................................... 84

Table B.21:DMA Channel Assignments...................................... 84

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B.22

B.23

Interrupt Assignments ............................................................................. 85

Table B.22:Interrupt Assignments .............................................. 85

1st MB Memory Map............................................................................... 85

Table B.23:1st MB Memory Map ................................................ 85

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Chapter

1

General Information

1

1.1

Introduction

The AIMB-212 is designed with the Intel® Atom N450/D510 and the ICH8M for industrial applications that require both performance computing and enhanced power management capabilities. The motherboard has on board CPU Intel® Atom™ N450/

D510 1.66 GHz and DDR2 667 MHz up to 2 GB.

The AIMB-212 offers cost-saving integrated graphics, built on the Intel® N450/D510 chipset and features the unique Intel® Extreme Graphics architecture that maximizes

VGA performance and shares system memory up to 224 MB.

Advantech AIMB-212 is designed with an Intel® ICH8M and on board CPU Intel®

ATOM™ N450/D510 1.66GHz processor. A rich I/O connectivity of 6 serial ports, 8

USB 2.0, Dual GbE LAN and 2 SATA ports.

1.2

Features

!

Rich I/O connectivity: 6 serial ports, 8 USB 2.0, Dual GbE LAN

!

Standard Mini-ITX form factor with industrial feature: The AIMB-212 is a fullfeatured Mini-ITX motherboard with balanced expandability and performance

!

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

!

Optimized integrated graphic solution: With Intel® Embedded Gen3.5+ GFX

Core, 200/400-MHz render clock frequency for N450/D510

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1.3

Specifications

1.3.1

System

!

CPU: Intel® Atom

™

N450/D510

!

BIOS: Award SPI 16 Mbit BIOS

!

System chipset: Intel® ICH8M

!

SATA hard disk drive interface: Two on-board SATA connectors with data transmission rate up to 300 MB

!

CF interface: Supports compact flash Type II

1.3.2

Memory

!

RAM: Up to 2 GB in 1 slots 200-pin SODIMM sockets. Supports single channel

DDRII 667 SDRAM

1.3.3

Input/Output

!

PCI bus: 1 PCI slot

!

Serial ports: Six serial ports, COM2 is RS-232/422/485 and five of RS-232 serial ports

!

Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector: Supports one standard PS/2 keyboard, one standard PS/2 mouse (On board 6pin wafer box)

!

USB port: Supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports with transmission rate up to 480

Mbps, 4 on board pin header and 4 external ports)

!

GPIO connector: 8-bit general purpose Input/Output

1.3.4

Graphics

!

Controller: Embedded Gen3.5+ GFX Core, 200/400-MHz render clock frequency for N450/D510

!

Display memory: Dynamically shared system memory up to 224 MB

!

VGA: Support resolution up to SXGA 1400 x 1050 pixels, 32bits, 60Hz refresh rate for Atom N450, supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 @ 60 Hz for Atom

D510

!

LVDS: Supports 18-bit single channel and up to WXGA 1366 x 768

1.3.5

Ethernet LAN

!

Supports dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port (s) via PCI Express x1 bus which provides 500 MB/s data transmission rate

!

Controller: LAN1: Intel 82567v; LAN2: Intel 82583v

1.3.6

Industrial features

!

Watchdog timer: Can generate a system reset. The watchdog timer is programmable, with each unit equal to one second or one minute (255 levels)

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1.3.7

Mechanical and environmental specifications

!

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

!

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

!

Humidity: 5 ~ 95% non-condensing

!

Power supply voltage: +12 V

!

Power consumption:

AIMB-212N SKU +12 V @ 1.78 A

AIMB-212D SKU +12 V @ 1.99 A

Measure of the maximum current values with system under maximum load

!

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

!

Board weight: 0.365 kg

1.4

Jumpers and Connectors

Connectors on the AIMB-212 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

Label

JFP1

JFP1+JFP2

CMOS1

J1

PSON1

JSETCOM2

JWDT1

JOBS1

Function

Power LED and Keyboard lock

Power switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker

CMOS clear (Default 1-2)

LVDS1 LCD power 3.3V/5V selection, Default (1-2 , 3.3 V)

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

COM2 RS232/422/485 Jumper Setting

Watchdog Reset

OBS Alarm

Table 1.2: Connectors

Label

USB56

USB78

VGA1

COM12

COM3

COM4

COM5

COM6

KBMS1

CPUFAN1

SYSFAN1

LAN1_USB12

Function

USB port 5, 6 (on board)

USB port 7, 8 (on board)

VGA connector

Serial port: COM1 (RS232) and COM2 (RS232, RS422 and

RS485)

Serial port: COM3 (RS232)

Serial port connector(RS232)



Internal PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse connector

CPU FAN connector(3-pin)

System FAN connector(3-pin)

LAN1 / USB port 1, 2


Table 1.2: Connectors

LAN2_USB34

CF1

AUDIO1

HD1

GPIO1

DC_JACK1

VP1

LVDS1

PCI1

SATA1

SATA2

SATA_PWR_CN1

SATA_PWR_CN2

DIMMA1

SPI_CN1

MINIPCIE2

ATX12V

LAN2 / USB port 3, 4

CF Socket

Audio connector

HD Audio Front Panel Pin Header

GPIO Header

DC 12 V connector

LVDS1 Inverter Power

LVDS1 connector (Internal)

PCI Slot

Serial ATA data connector 1

Serial ATA data connector 2

Serial ATA power connector 1

Serial ATA power connector 2

Memory connector channel.

SPI flash update connector.

Mini PCI express connector

ATX 12 V connector


1.5

Board layout: Jumper and Connector Locations

AUDIO1 LAN2

USB34

LAN1

USB12

VGA1_COM3

J1 COM12 DC_JACK1

LVDS1

HD1

JOBS1

PSON1

JWDT1

PCI1

CPUFAN1

SYSFAN1

COM4

COM5

COM6

USB56

MINIPCIE2

CF1

ATX 12V

JSETCOM2

VP1

+

JFP1

JFP2

JFP1

3 6 9 12

2 5 8 11

1 4 7 10

1 2 3 4 5

PWRSW RESET

HDDLED SM_BUS

SPEAKER

PWRLED & KEYLOCK

DIMM1

SATA1 SATA2

SPI

CN1

KBMS1 USB78 SATA_PWR_CN1

Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Location

SATA_PWR_CN2

GPIO1

CMOS1

Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors


1.6

AIMB-212 Board Diagram

CRT

LVDS

VGA

18-bit LVDS

Intel N450/D510

Channel A

DDR2 667/800

1 ATA 100 Port or

CF Type II

2 SATA ports

8 USB Ports

Realtek ALC888

DMA 33/66/100

300 MB/s

USB 2.0/1.1

HD Audio

ICH8M

LCI & GLCI

PCIe x1

32-bit/33MHz PCI Bus

PCIe x1

GbE LAN1:

Intel 82567V

GbE LAN2:

Intel 82583V

PCI

Mini-PCIe

8-bit GPIO

LPC

Super IO Winbond

W83627DHG

Fintek

F81216D

4 RS-232

Figure 1.3 AIMB-212 Board Diagram


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-212 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 1.3: CMOS1

Function Jumper Setting

*Keep CMOS data

1-2 closed

Clear CMOS data

* Default

2-3 closed


1.8.3

COM2 RS 232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM2)

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

RS232* RS422 RS485

Table 1.4: COM2 RS 232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM2)

Function

*RS232

RS422

RS-485

*: Default

Jumper Setting

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

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

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

1.8.4

J1: LCD Power 3.3 V/5 V Selector

Table 1.5: J1: LCD Power 3.3 V/5 V Selector

Closed Pins

1-2*

2-3

Result

3.3 V*

5 V

*

Default

1 1

3.3 V

1-2 closed

5 V

2-3 closed


1.8.5

PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector

Table 1.6: 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

1.8.6

JWDT1: Watchdog Timer Output Option

Table 1.7: 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-212 has one socket for a 200-pin SODIMMx1.

This socket uses a 1.8 V unbuffered double data rate synchronous DRAM (DDR

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 2 GB. AIMB-212 does NOT support ECC (error checking and correction).

1.10

Memory Installation Procedures

To install SODIMMs, first make sure the two handles of the SODIMM socket are in the “open” position, i.e., the handles lean outward. Slowly slide the SODIMM module along the plastic guides on both ends of the socket. Then press the SODIMM module 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_USB12/LAN2_USB34/USB56/

USB78)

The AIMB-212 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-212 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-212 includes a VGA interface that can drive conventional CRT displays.

VGA1 is a standard 15-pin D-SUB connector commonly used for VGA. Pin assignments for CRT connector VGA1 are detailed in Appendix B.


2.4

Serial Ports (COM1~COM6)

+

COM1/COM2/COM3

AIMB-212 supports six serial ports. 1 of RS-232/422/485 - COM1, COM2, COM3,

COM4, COM5 and COM6. The user can use JSETCOM2 to select among RS 232/

422/485 modes for COM2. 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.

Different devices implement the RS-232/422/485 standards in different ways. If you should happen to have problems with a serial device, be sure to check the pin assignments for the connector.


2.5

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1)

+

6 5 4 3 2 1

On board 6-pin wafer box connector, supports one standard PS/2 keyboard, one standard PS/2 mouse.


2.6

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.


2.7

System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1)

+

1

2

3

COM4/COM5/COM6

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


2.8

Front Panel Connectors (JFP1/JFP1+JFP2)

There are several external switches to monitor and control the AIMB-212.

+

JFP1 & JFP2

JFP1

3 6 9 12

2 5 8 11

1 4 7 10

1 2 3 4 5

2.8.1

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.

2.8.2

Reset (JFP1+JFP2/ RESET)

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

2.8.3

HDD LED (JFP1+JFP2/ HDDLED)

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

2.8.4

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-212 provides an onboard buzzer as an alternative. To enable the buzzer, set pins 3-4 as closed.


2.8.5

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

System On pins 2-3 closed

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


2.9

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

+

Line In

Line Out

Mic In


2.10

Serial ATA Interface (SATA1, SATA2)

+

AIMB-212 features a high performance Serial ATA interface (up to 300 MB/s) which eases cabling to hard drives with long, thin cables.


2.11

PCI

The AIMB-212 provides 1 x PCI slot.

+


2.12

Front Headphone Connector (HD1)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 (optional) audio standard. Connect this connectorwith the front panel audio I/O module cable.

+

Note!

For motherboards with the optional HD Audio feature, we recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to take advantage of the motherboard’s high definition audio capability.


2.13

ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V)

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.

+


2.14

SPI Flash connector(SPI_CN1)

The SPI flash card pin header may be used to flash BIOS if the AIMB-212 cannot power on.

+

1


2.15

LCD Inverter Connector (VP1)

+

Note!

!

Signal Description

Signal Signal Description

VR Vadj=0.75 V

(Recommended: 4.7 K

Ω, >1/16 W)

ENBKL LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal


2.16

LVDS Connector (LVDS1)

+

2.17

General purpose I/O Connector (GPIO1)

+



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-212 setup screens.

3.2

BIOS Setup

The AIMB-212 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> Select Item

<Esc>

Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS

Sub Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu

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

<Page Down/->

<F1>

<F2>

<F5>

<F7>

<F10>

Decrease the numeric value or make changes

General help, for Setup Sub Menu

Item Help

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.

!

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-212 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.


3.2.3

CPU Configuration

!

Max CPUID Value Limit

This item allows you to limit CPUID maximum value.

!

Execute-Disable Bit Capability

This item allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution page protection technology.

!

Hyper Threading Technology

This item allows you to enable or disable Intel Hyper Threading technology.

!

Intel® SpeedStep

TM

tech

When set to disabled, the CPU runs at its default speed, when set to enabled, the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system.

!

Intel® C-STATE tech

This item allows the CPU to save more power under idle mode.

!

Enhanced C-States

CPU idle set to enhanced C-States, disabled by Intel®. C-STATE tech item.


3.2.4

IDE Configuration

!

ATA/IDE Configuration

This can be configured as Disabled, Compatible or Enhanced.

!

Configure SATA as

This can be configured as IDE or AHCI.

!

SATA1/SATA2

While entering setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. This displays the status of SATA device auto-detection.

!

CF1

While entering setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of CF devices. This displays the status of CF device auto-detection.

!

Hard Disk Write Protect

Disable/Enable device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS.

!

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)

This item allows you to select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI device(s).

!

AHCI Configuration

AHCI is a new interface specification that allows the SATA controller driver to support advanced features. While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of AHCI devices. This displays the status of auto detection of AHCI devices.

!

Super I/O Configuration

This item enables users to set the Super IO device status, including enabling of

COMs.


!

Onboard Serial port 1 [3F8 / IRQ4]

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

!

Onboard Serial port 2 [2F8/ IRQ3]


!

Onboard Serial port 3 [C80/IRQ11]


!



!



!




3.2.5

Hardware Health Configuration

!

CPU warning temperature

Use this to set the CPU warning temperature threshold. When the system CPU reaches the warning temperature, the buzzer will beep.

!

ACPI Shut Down Temperature

This potion allows user to set the CPU temperature at which the system will automatically shut down to prevent CPU overheat damage.


3.2.6

ACPI Setting

3.2.7

General ACPI Configuration

!

Suspend mode

Select the ACPI state used for system suspend.

!

Report Video on S3 Resume

This item allows you to invoke VA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.


3.2.8

Advanced ACPI Configuration

!

ACPI Version Features

This item allows you to enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit fixed system description tables.

!

ACPI APIC support

Include APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list.

!

AMI OEMB table

Include OEMB table pointer to R(x)SDT pointer lists.

!

Headless mode

Enable / Disable Headless operation mode through ACPI.


3.2.9

Chipset ACPI Configuration

!

Energy Lake Feature

Allows you to configure Intel’s Energy Lake power management technology.

!

APIC ACPI SCI IRQ

Enable/Disable APIC ACPI SCI IRQ.

!

USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4

Enable/Disable USB Device Wakeup from S3/S4.

!

High Performance Event Timer

Enable/Disable High performance Event timer.


3.2.10

APM Configuration

!

Power Management/APM

Enable or disable APM power management function.

!

Restore on AC Power Loss

This option allows user to set system action when AC power restores after AC power loss. Available options include Power Off, Power On, Last Status.

!

Resume On Ring

Disable/Enable RI wake event.

!

Resume On RTC Alarm

Disable/Enable RTC wake event.


3.2.11

USB Configuration

!

Legacy USB Support

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

!

USB 2.0 Controller Mode

This item allows you to select HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mpbs).

!

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

This is a workaround for OSs without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver.

!

Hotplug USB FDD Support

A dummy FDD device is created that will be associated with the hotplugged

FDD later. Auto option creates this dummy device only if there is no USB FDD present.


3.2.12

USB Mass Storage Device Configuration

!

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay

Number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after start unit command.

!

Emulation Type

If Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be emulated as floppy drives, and remaining as hard drives. Force FDD option can be used to force a FDD formatted drive to boot as FDD (e.g., a ZIP drive).

3.2.13

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

Select the PCI/PnP tab from the AIMB-212 setup screen to enter the Plug and Play

BIOS Setup screen. You can display a Plug and Play BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Plug and Play BIOS Setup options are described in this section. The Plug and Play BIOS Setup screen is shown below.


!

Clear NVRAM

Set this value to force the BIOS to clear the Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM).The Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is No.

!

Plug & Play O/S

When set to No, BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for bootup.

!

PCI Latency Timer

Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register.

!

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

When set to Yes, will assign IRQ to PCI VGA card if card requests IRQ. When set to No will not assign IRQ to PCI VGA card even if card requests an IRQ.

!

Palette Snooping

This item is designed to solve problems caused by some non-standard VGA card.

!

PCI IDE BusMaster

When set to enabled, BIOS uses PCI busmastering for reading/writing to IDE drives.

!

OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card

Some PCI IDE cards may require this to be set to the PCI slot number that is holding the card. Set to Auto works for most PCI IDE cards.

!

IRQ3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 9 / 10 /11

This item allows you respectively assign an interrupt types for IRQ-3, 4, 5, 7, 9,

10, 11.

!

DMA Channel0 / 1 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 7

When set to Available, will specify DMA is available to be used by PCI/PnP devices. When set to Reserved, will specified DMA is Reserved for use by legacy ISA devices.

!

Reserved Memory Size

This item allows you to reserve a set amount of memory for legacy ISA devices.

3.2.14

Boot Settings


3.2.15

Boot settings Configuration

!

Quick Boot

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

!

Quiet Boot

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

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

!

AddOn ROM Display Mode

Set display mode for option ROM.

!

Bootup Num-Lock

Select the Power-on state for Numlock.

!

PS/2 Mouse Support

Select support for PS/2 Mouse.

!

Wait For .F1. If Error

Wait for the F1 key to be pressed if an error occurs.

!

Hit .DEL. Message Display

Displays .Press DEL to run Setup. in POST.

!

Interrupt 19 Capture

This item allows option ROMs to trap interrupt 19.

!

Bootsafe Function

This item allows you to enable or disable bootsafe function.


3.2.16

Security Setup

Select Security Setup from the PCM-9562 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 Supervisor / User Password

Provides for either installing or changing the password.

!

Boot sector Virus protection

The boot sector virus protection will warn if any program tries to write to the boot sector.

3.2.17

Advanced Chipset Settings


3.2.18

North Bridge Chipset Configuration

!

DRAM Frequency

This item allows you to manually change DRAM frequency.

!

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD

This item allows you to enable or disabledetect by DRAM SPD.

!

Initiate Graphic Adapter

This item allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

!

Internal Graphics Mode Select

Select the amount of system memory used by the Internal graphics device.


3.2.19

Video Function Configuration

!

DVMT Mode Select

Displays the active system memory mode.

!

DVMT/FIXED Memory

Specifies the amount of DVMT / FIXED system memory to allocate for video memory.

!

Boot Display Device

Select boot display device at post stage.

!

Flat Panel Type

This item allows you to select which panel resolution you want.

!

Spread Spectrum Clock

This item allows you to enable or disable spread spectrum clock.


3.2.20

South Bridge Chipset Configuration

!

USB Functions

Select: Disabled, 2 USB Ports, 4 USB Ports, 6 USB Ports or 8 USB Ports.

!

USB 2.0 Controller

Enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller.

!

LAN1 GbE controller

Enables or disables the GbE controller.

!

LAN1 Option-ROM

Enables or disables GbE LAN boot.

!

Resume on LAN1

Enables or disables GbE LAN wake up from S5 function.

!

LAN2 GbE controller

Enables or disables the GbE controller.

!

LAN2 Option-ROM

Enables or disables GbE LAN boot.

!

Resume on LAN2

Enables or disables GbE LAN wake up from S5 function.

!

HDA Controller

Enables or disables the HDA controller.

!

SMBUS Controller

Enables or disables the SMBUS controller.

!

SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width

This item allows you to set a delay of a set number of seconds.


3.2.21

Exit Option

!

Save Changes and Exit

When you have completed system configuration, select this option to save your changes, exit BIOS setup and reboot the computer so the new system configuration parameters can take effect.

1.

Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The following message appears:

Save Configuration Changes and Exit Now?

[Ok] [Cancel]

2.

Select Ok or Cancel.

!

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration.

1.

Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The following message appears:

Discard Changes and Exit Setup Now?

[Ok] [Cancel]

2.

Select Ok to discard changes and exit.


!

Discard Changes

1.

Select Discard Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

!

Load Optimal Defaults

The AIMB-212 automatically configures all setup items to optimal settings when you select this option. Optimal Defaults are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications. In particular, do not use the Optimal.

Defaults if your computer is experiencing system configuration problems. Select

Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

!

Load Failsafe Defaults

The AIMB-212 automatically configures all setup options to failsafe settings when you select this option. Failsafe Defaults are designed for maximum system stability, but not maximum performance. Select Failsafe Defaults if your computer is experiencing system configuration problems.

1.

Select Load Failsafe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The following message appears:

Load Failsafe Defaults?

[OK] [Cancel]

2.

Select OK to load Failsafe defaults.


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

SMBus

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 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-212 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 Intel

®

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 Intel

®

chipset components in the Device Manager

!

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

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

Note!

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 Vista

!

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 Intel® Atom D510/N450 integrated graphics controller, you need to install the graphic driver.

6.2

Windows 7/Vista/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 "VGA" 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-212 has dual Gigabit Ethernet LANs via dedicated PCI Express x1 lanes

(Intel 82567V (LAN1) and 82583V (LAN2)) 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-212’s Intel 82567V (LAN1) and 82583V (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/Vista/XP Driver Setup (Intel 82567v/

82583v)

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

Programming the

Watchdog Timer

A

A.1


The AIMB-212'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

Value (2F) & description

87 (hex)

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)

Table B.1: USB Header (USB56)

Pin

5

7

9

1

3

Signal

USB0_VCC5

USB0_D-

USB0_D+

GND

Key

B.2

VGA Connector (VGA1)

Pin

2

4

6

8

10

5

10

15

Table B.2: VGA Connector (VGA1)

Pin

5

6

7

3

4

1

2

Signal

RED

VGA_G

VGA_B

N/C

GND

GND

GND

Pin

13

14

15

9

10

11

12

6

11

1

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

Table B.3: RS-232 Interface (COM4~COM6)

Pin

5

7

1

3

9

Signal

DCD

RXD

TXD

DTR

GND

Pin

6

8

2

4

10

Signal

-

DSR

RTS

CTS

RRI

B.4

RS-232/422/485 Setting Interface (JETCOM2)

Table B.4: RS-232/422/485 Setting Interface (JETCOM2)

Pin

7

9

11

13

1

3

5

15

17

Signal

R_SINA

R_SINA

R_SINA

DCDA

COM1_DCD#

COM1_TXD485N

SINA

COM1_SIN

COM1_TXD485P

Pin

8

10

12

14

2

4

6

16

18

Signal

RXD485_1

RXD422_1

RXD232_1

SOUTA

COM1_SOUT

COM1_RXD485P

DTRA

COM1_DTR#

COM1_RXD485N


B.5

SPI_CN1: SPI Fresh Card Pin Connector

1

7

2

8

Table B.5: SPI_CN1: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.6

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1)

6 5 4 3 2 1

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

Pin

3

4

1

2

5

6

Signal

KCLK_B

KDAT_B

MDAT_B

GND

KBMS1_VCC

MCLK_B

B.7

CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1)

1

2

3

Table B.7: CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1)

Pin

1

2

3

Signal

GND

+12 V

DETECT


B.8

System Fan Power Connector (CHA_FAN1)

1

2

3

Table B.8: System Fan Power Connector (SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2)

Pin

1

2

3

Signal

GND

+12 V

DETECT

B.9

Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP1)

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.9: Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP1)

Pin Function

2 NC

3 GND

4 KEYLOCK#

5 GND


B.10

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.10: Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker (JFP1+JFP2)

1 SPK_P1

3 PWR

5 HDDLED-

7 SPK_P3

9 SYS_RST

11 SMB_CLK

2 HDDLED+

4 NC

6 GND

8 SMB_DAT

10 SPK_P4

12 GND

B.11

USB/LAN ports (LAN1_USB12/LAN2_USB34)

Table B.11: USB Port

Pin

1

2

Signal

VCC

Data0-

Pin

3

4

Table B.12: Ethernet 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Port

Pin

1

2

3

4

Signal

XMT+

XMT-

RCV+

N/C

Pin

5

6

7

8


Signal

Data0+

GND

Signal

N/C

RCV-

N/C

N/C

B.12

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

Line In

Line Out

Mic In

B.13

Serial ATA0/1 (SATA1/SATA2)

Table B.13: Serial ATA 0/1 (SATA1/SATA2)

Pin

1

3

5

7

Signal

GND

SATA_0TX-

SATA_0RX-

GND

Pin

2

4

6

8

B.14

AT/ATX Mode (PSON1)

Table B.14: AT/ATX Mode (PSON1)

Pin

1

3

Signal

#PSON_SIO

(to super IO)

GND

Pin

2

B.15

HD Audio Interface (HD1)

Signal

SATA_0TX+

GND

SATA_0RX+

Signal

#PSON

(to power supply)

Table B.15: AC-97 Audio Interface (HD1)

Pin

1

3

5

7

9

Signal

MIC2_L

MIC2_R

LOUT2_R

LOUT2_DET

LOUT2_L

Pin

2

4

6

8

10

81

Signal

GND

FP_AUD_DET

SRTN1

KEY

SRTN2

AIMB-212 User Manual

B.16

GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1)

Table B.16: GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1)

Pin

1

3

5

7

9

Signal

GPIO0

GPIO1

GPIO2

GPIO3

+5V

Pin

2

4

6

8

10

B.17

LVDS Connector: LVDS1

Signal

GPIO4

GPIO5

GPIO6

GPIO7

GND

Table B.17: LVDS1 Connector

Pin

7

9

11

13

15

1

3

5

Signal

VDDSAFE_1

GND_1

VDDSAFE_3

OD0-

OD0+

GND_2

OD1-

OD1+


Pin

8

10

12

14

16

2

4

6

Signal

VDDSAFE_2

GND_7

VDDSAFE_4

ED0-

ED0+

GND_8

ED1-

ED1+

Table B.17: LVDS1 Connector

23

25

27

29

17

19

21

31

33

35

37

39

GND_3

OD2-

OD2+

GND_4

OCK-

OCK+

GND_3

DDC_CLK

GND_6

NC

NC

HPLG

B.18

LVDS Power Jumper (J1)

24

26

28

30

18

20

22

32

34

36

38

40

GND_9

ED2-

ED2+

GND_10

ECK-

ECK+

GND_11

DDC_DAT

GND_12

NC

NC

VCON

* default setting

Table B.18: LVDS Power Jumper

Pin

1

2

3

Signal

VCC3

VCC_LCD

VCC

B.19

LVDS Inverter (VP1)

Pin

3

4

1

2

5

Table B.19: LVDS Power Jumper

Signal

+12V

GND

BL_EN

BL_CLT

+5V


B.20

ATX 12 V connector (ATX12V_1)

Table B.20: ATX 12 V connector (ATX12V_1)

Pin

1

3

Signal Pin

GND 2

+12V 4

B.21

DMA Channel Assignments

Table B.21: DMA Channel Assignments

Channel

5

6

3

4

7

0

1

2

Function

Available

Available

Floppy disk (8-bit transfer)

Available

Cascade for DMA controller 1

Available

Available

Available

Signal

GND

+12V


B.22

Interrupt Assignments

Table B.22: Interrupt Assignments

Priority

12

13

14

15

16

8

9

10

11

6

7

4

5

-

3

1

2

Interrupt#

IRQ12

IRQ13

IRQ14

IRQ15

IRQ3

IRQ4

IRQ5

IRQ6

IRQ7

NMI

IRQ0

IRQ1

IRQ2

IRQ8

IRQ9

IRQ10

IRQ11

Interrupt source

Parity error detected

Interval timer

Keyboard

Interrupt from controller 2 (cascade)

Real-time clock

Cascaded to INT 0A (IRQ 2)

Serial communication port 4/6

Serial communication port 3/5

PS/2 mouse

INT from co-processor

Primary IDE Channel

Secondary IDE Channel

Serial communication port 2

Serial communication port 1

Available

Available

Parallel port 1 (print port)

B.23

1st MB Memory Map

Table B.23: 1st MB Memory Map

Addr. range (Hex)

E0000h - FFFFFh

CC000h - DFFFFh

C0000h - CBFFFh

A0000h - BFFFFh

00000h - 9FFFFh

Device

BIOS

Unused

VGA BIOS

Video Memory

Base memory


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