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Acknowledgments
All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
l Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.
l CompactFlash™ is a trademark of the Compact Flash
Association.
l Intel®, Core™ 2 Duo are trademarks of Intel® Corporation.
l Microsoft Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
l ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express, Inc.
l IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
lSoundBlaster is a trademark of Creative Labs, Inc.
Please be notified that all other product s’ name or trademarks
not be mentioned above are properties of their respective
owners.
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Packing List
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
l 1709070800 SATA Cable
l 1701340704 Flat Cable
l 1701400453 ATA-100 Cable
l 1700060192 Keyboard and Mouse Cable
l 1701260307 Flat Cable
l 1701100305 Flat Cable with bracket
l 1709100201 USB Cable w/ Bracket
l Quick Inst allation Guide
l CD-ROM for manual (in PDF format) and drivers
l FSB-945G CPU Card
If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please
contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
C1 List of Mating Connectors and Cables ................. C-2
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1
Chapter
General
Information
Chapter 1 General Information 1-1
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1.1 Introduction
AAEON announces a new full-size form factor Single Board
Computer (SBC) with PICMG 1.0 - FSB-945G, which is based on
the use of Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo / P4 /Celeron D processors.
FSB-945G utilizes Intel® LGA 775 CoreTM 2 Duo/ Pentium® 4 CPU
with high CPU core frequencieswith the Front Side Bus (FSB)
running at 533 to 800MHz.
FSB-945G supports DDRII 400/533/667 system memory up to 4GB.
The VGA Controller of FSB-945G integrates Intel 945GC chipset
with core frequency up to 400MHz and integrates GMA950 2D/3D
graphics Accelerator to provide higher performance of graphic
processing. AAEON’s got Intel’s long-term supply commitment
and will guarantee product’s long-life cycle to our precious
customers.
In addition to the powerful computing engine, FSB-945G equips
with seven USB2.0 ports, one standard Mini-DIN PS/2 keyboard &
mouse connector,one floppy device. Moreover, it also supports
four SATA II and one IDE. These versatile expansion interfaces
bring FSB-945G a great flexibility to serve different application
demands. Furthermore, its huge capacity and excellent
compatibility are also ideal for system integrators for system
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planning and devices combination.
.
1.2 Features
l Compliance with PICMG 1.0
l Supports Intel® Core
l Supports DDR2 400/533 Memory up to 4GB
l Integrated Intel Enhance Graphics Core, VGA Support
l Supports two 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet
l Supports 4*SATA -300 ports
l 7 USB 2.0 / 1 RS232/422/485 /1 RS232 / 1 Parallel / 1
IrDA Port
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1.3 Specification
System
lCPU: Supports Intel® Core
Duo / P4 /Celeron D LGA775
CPUs with 115W, FSB
533/800 MHz
(E4000,E2000, 600, 500,
300 series)
l Chipset: Intel 945GC + Intel ICH7
l System Memory : 2 x DDR2 DIMM Socket,
total up to 4GB
Support Dual Channel
DDR2 with 400/533/667
MHz)
TM
2
l VGA Controller: Intel® 945GC with GMA950
l Ethernet: PCI Express x1 10/100Mb &
10/100/1000Mb LAN
optional, RJ -45 X2
LAN1: Intel 82562GZ /
82573L
LAN2: Intel 82574L
lBIOS: Award Plug & Play SPI
Flash – 8Mb ROM
lAudio (Daughter board): Audio Codec, MIC-in/
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Audio pin header for audio
board option
l IDE Interface: IDE connector x 1
l Universal Serial Bus: USB 2.0 Port on CPU card x
7/ 5x2 pin header for
internal x 3/ TYPE-A
Connector onboard x 1
lWatchdog Timer: 1~255 Step, can be set with
software on Super I/O
l RTC: Internal RTC
l Power Supply Voltage: ATX12V connector for CPU,
Other from Backplane
lBoard Size: 13.3” (L) x 4.98 ” (W)
(338.58x126.39 mm)
lOperation Temp.: 32°F~140°F (0°C ~60 °C)
Display
l VGA Controller: Intel 945GC
l Memory: Shared memory up to 256M
l Resolutions: Up to 2048 x 1536
I/O
lFDD Interface: Standard FDD port x 1
(supports up to 1 floppy
device)
lSerial Port: Two COM ports: (Internal
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pin header x 2)
COM 1: RS-232
COM 2: RS-232/422/485
lParallel Port: Supports SPP/EPP/ECP
mode
lKeyboard & Mouse connector:
Mini-DIN for PS/2 Keyboard
and mouse connector x 1;
Internal keyboard pi n
header x 1
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Chapter
2
Quick
Installation
Guide
Part No. 2007945G10 Printed in Taiwan April 2009
The Quick Installation Guide is derive
rom Chapter 2 of user manual. For othe
chapters andfurther installation
instructions, please refer to the use
manual CD-ROM that came with th
roduct.
Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2 - 1
Notice:
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2.1 Safety Precautions
Always completely disconnect the power cord
from your board whenever you are working on
it. Do not make connections while the power is
on, because a sudden rush of power can
damage sensitive electronic components.
Always ground yourself to remove any static
charge before touching the board. Modern
electronic devices are very sensitive to static
electric charges. 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
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2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers
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2.3 Mechanical Drawing 2.3 Mechanical Drawing
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2.4 List of Jumpers
The board has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your
system to suit your application.
The table below shows the function of each of the board's jumpers:
Jumpers
Label Function
CMOS1 Clear CMOS
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2.5 List of Connectors
The table below shows the function of each board's connectors:
LabelFunction
FP1 Front Panel Connector 1
FP2 Front Panel Connector 2
ATX1 4-pin ATX Power +12V Connector
VGA1 VGA Display Connector
FDD1 Floppy Connector
IDE1 EIDE Connector
SATA1~4 Serial ATA Connector
COM1 RS-232 Serial Port Connector
COM2 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector
IR1 IrDA Connector
LPT1 LPT Port Connector
USB2~4 USB x 2 PIN HEADER
USB1 USB Connector
LAN1
LAN2 1000 Base-TX Ethernet Connector
DIMM1、2
10/100 or 100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet
Connector
DDRII Memory Slot
FAN1 4 pin Fan Connector
CN2 AC97 Connector
CN1 ATX Power Control Connector
CN5 Internal Keyboard Connector
CN4 PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
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2.6 Setting Jumpers
You configure your card to match the needs of your application by
setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It
consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (oft en protected by
a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To “close”
a jumper you connect the pins with the clip.
To “open” a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will
have three pins, labeled 1, 2 and 3. In this case you would connect
either pins 1 and 2 or 2 and 3.
3
2
1
Open Closed Closed 2-3
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with
jumpers.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for
your application, contact your local distributor or sales
representative before you make any change.
Generally, you simply need a standard cable to make most
connections.
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2.7 Clear CMOS (CMOS1)
CMOS1 Function
1-2 Clear
2-3 Normal (default)
2.8 Front Panel Connector (FP1)
Pin Signal PinSignal
1 Power On Button (+) 2 Reset Switch (+)
3 Power On Button (-) 4 Reset Switch (-)
5 IDE LED (+) 6 Power LED (+)
7 IDE LED (-) 8 Power LED (-)
2.9 Front Panel Connector (FP2)
Pin Signal PinSignal
1 External Speaker (+) 2 Keyboard Lock (+)
3 N.C. 4 GND
5 Internal Buzzer (-) 6 I2C Bus SMB Clock
7 External Speaker (-) 8 I2C Bus SMB Data
These routines test and initialize board hardware. If the
routines encounter an error during the tests, you will either
hear a few short beeps or see an error message on the
screen. There are two kinds of errors: fatal and non-fatal. The
system can usually continue the boot up sequence with
non-fatal errors. Non -fatal error messages usually appear on
the screen along with the following instructions:
Press <F1> to RESUME
Write down the message and press the F1 key to continue
the boot up sequence.
System configuration verification
These routines check the current system configuration
against the values stored in the CMOS memory. If they do
not match, the program outputs an error messag e. You will
then need to run the BIOS setup program to set the
configuration information in memory.
There are three situations in which you will need to change
the CMOS settings:
1. You are starting your system for the first time
2. You have changed the hardware attached to your system
3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration
information has been erased.
The FSB-945G CMOS memory has an integral lithium
battery backup for data retention. However, you will need to
replace the complete unit when it finally runs down.
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3.2 Award BIOS Setup
Awards BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows
users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of
information is stored in battery -backed CMOS RAM so that it
retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
Entering Setup
Power on the computer and press <Del> immediately. This
will allow you to enter Setup.
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configuration. (Date, time,
IDE, etc.)
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set the advanced features available on your
system.
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Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers
and optimize your system performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated
peripherals. (Primary slave, secondary slave, keyboard,
mouse etc.)
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your settings for power
management. (HDD power down, power on by ring, KB wake
up, etc.)
PnP/PCI Configurations
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
PC Health Status
This menu allows you to set the shutdown temperature for
your system.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for auto detect
DIMM/PCI clock and spread spectrum.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the
minimal/stable performance for your system to operate.
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Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are
factory settings for optimal performance system operations.
While AWARD has designated the custom BIOS to maximize
performance, the factory has the right to change these
defaults to meet their needs.
Set Supervisor/User Password
Use this menu to set Supervisor/User Passwords.
Save and Exit Setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
You can refer to the “ AAEON BIOS Item
Description.pdf” file in the CD for the meaning of each
setting in this chapter.
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4
Chapter
Driver
Installation
Chapter 4 Driver Installation 4-1
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The FSB-945G comes with a CD -ROM that contains all
drivers your need.
In addition, you can activate the installation items through
Autorun program which will install each driver directly. If your
system do not support Autorun program or you cannot install
drivers successfully, please read instructions below for
further detailed installations.
Please read following instructions for detailed installations.
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4.1 Installation:
Insert the FSB-945G CD -ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. And
install the drivers from Step 1 to Step 4 in order.
Step 1 – Install Intel®INF Driver
1. Click on the Step 1 –Intel® INF folder
2. Double click on the Setup file
3. Follow the instructions that the window shows
4. The system will help you install the driver automatically
Step 2 – Install VGA Driver
1. Click on the Step 2 –VGA folder
2. Choose the OS your system is
3. Double click on the Setup file located in each OS folder
4. Follow the instructions that the window shows
5. The system will help you install the driver automatically
Step 3 – Install LAN Driver
1. Click on the Step 3 – LAN folder
2. Choose the OS your system is
3. Double click on the .exe file located in each OS folder
4. Follow the instructions that the window shows
5. The system will help you install the driver automatically
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Step 4 – Install Audio Driver
1. Click on the Step 4 –Audio folder
2. Choose the OS your system is
3. Double click on the Setup file located in each OS folder
4. Follow the instructions that the window shows
5. The system will help you install the driver automatically
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A
Appendix
Programming the
Watchdog Timer
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A-1
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A.1 Programming
FSB-945G utilizes W83627EHG chipset as its watchdog timer
controller.
Below are the procedures to complete its configuration and the
AAEON intial watchdog timer program is also attached based on
which you can develop customized program to fit your application.
Configuring Sequence Description
Unlock W83627EHG
Select register of
watchdog timer
Enable the function of
the watchdog timer
Use the function of the
watchdog timer
Lock W83627EHG
There are three steps to complete the configuration setup:
(1) Enter the W83627EHG config Mode
(2) Modify the data of configuration registers
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(3) Exit the W83627EHG config Mode. Undesired result may
occur if the config Mode is not exited normally.
(1) Enter the W83627EHG config Mode
To enter the W83627EHG config Mode, two special I/O write
operations are to be performed during Wait for Key state. To
ensure the initial state of the key-check logic, it is necessary to
perform two write operations to the Special Address port (2EH).
The different enter keys are provided to select configuration ports
(2Eh/2Fh) of the next step.
Address Port Data Port
87h,87h: 2Eh 2Fh
(2) Modify the Data of the Registers
All configuration registers can be accessed after entering the config
Mode. Before accessing a selected register, the content of Index
07h must be changed to the LDN to which the register belongs,
except some Global registers.
(3) Exit the W83627EHG config Mode
The exit key is provided to select configuration ports (2Eh/2Fh) of
the next step.
Address Port Data Port
0aah: 2Eh 2Fh
WatchDog Timer Register I (Index=F5h, Default=00h)
CRF5 (PLED mode register. Default 0 x 00)
Bit 7-6 : select PLED mode
= 00 Power LED pin is tri-stated.
= 01 Power LED pin is drived low.
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= 10 Power LED pin is a 1Hz toggle pulse
with 50 duty cycle.
= 11 Power LED pin is a 1/4Hz toggle pulse
with 50 duty cycle.
Bit 5-4 : Reserved
Bit 3 : select WDTO count mode. = 0 second
= 1 minute
Bit 2 : Enable the rising edge of keyboard Reset
(P20) to force Time-out event.
= 0 Disable
= 1 Enable
Bit 1-0 : Reserved
WatchDog Timer Register II (Index=F6h, Default=00h)
Bit 7-0 = 0 x 00 Time-out Disable
= 0 x 01 Time-out occurs after 1
second/minute
= 0 x 02 Time-out occurs after 2
second/minutes
= 0 x 03 Time-out occurs after 3
second/minutes
………………………………..
= 0 x FF Time-out occurs after 255
second/minutes
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WatchDog Timer Register III (Index=F7h, Default=00h)
Bit 7 : Mouse interrupt reset Enable or Disable
= 1 Watchdog Timer is reset upon a
Mouse interrupt
= 0 Watchdog Timer is not affected by
Mouse interrupt
Bit 6 : Keyboard interrupt reset Enable or
Disable
= 1 Watchdog Timer is reset upon a
Keyboard interrupt
= 0 Watchdog Timer is not affected by
Keyboard interrupt
Bit 5 : Force Watchdog Timer Time-out. Write
Only
= 1 Force Watchdog Timer time-out
event: this bit is self-clearing
Bit 4 : Watchdog Timer Status. R/W
= 1 Watchdog Timer time-out occurred
= 0 Watchdog Timer counting
Bit 3-0 : These bits select IRQ resource for
Watchdog. Setting of 2 selects SMI.
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A-5
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A.2 W83627EHG Watchdog Timer Initial Program
Example: Setting 10 sec. as Watchdog timeout interval
;///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Mov dx,2eh ;Enter W83627EHG config mode
Mov al,87h (out 87h to 2eh twice)
Out dx,al
Out dx,al
;///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Mov al,07h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,08h ;Select Logical Device 8 (GPIO Port
2)
Out dx,al
;///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Dec dx
Mov al,30h ;CR30 (GP20~GP27)
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,01h ;Activate GPIO2
Out dx,al
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;///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Dec dx
Mov al,0f5h ;CRF5 (PLED mode register)
Out dx,al
Inc dx
In al,dx
And al,not 08h ;Set second as counting unit
Out dx,al
;///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Dec dx
Mov al,0f6h ; CRF6
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,10 ;Set timeout interval as 10 sec.
Out dx,al
;///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Dec dx ;Exit W83627EHG config mode
Mov al,0aah (out 0aah to 2eh once)
Out dx,al
;///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
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Appendix
B
I/O Information
Appendix B I/O Information B-1
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B.1 I/O Address Map
Appendix B I/O Information B-2
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B.2 1st MB Memory Address Map
Appendix B I/O Information B-3
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B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart
B.4 DMA Channel Assignments
Appendix B I/O Information B-4
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Appendix
C
Mating Connector
Appendix C Mating Connector C - 1
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C.1 List of Mating Connectors and Cables
The table notes mating connectors and available cables.
Connector
Label
Function
Mating Connector
Vendor Model no
Available
Cable
Cable P/N
IDE1 IDE
Connector
SATA1 SATA
Connector
SATA2 SATA
Connector
SATA3 SATA
Connector
SATA4 SATA
Connector
FDD1 Floppy
Connector
LPT1 Parallel
Port
Connector
FP1 Front
Panel
Connector
FP2 Front
Panel
Connector
USB2 USB Pin
Header
USB3 USB Pin
Header
USB4 USB Pin
Header
CN2 Audio Pin
Header
Catch
Electronics
TECHBEST 161S01-025A SATA
TECHBEST 161S01-025A SATA
TECHBEST 161S01-025A SATA
TECHBEST 161S01-025A SATA
Catch
Electronics
Catch
Electronics
JIH VEI
Electronics
JIH VEI
Electronics
JIH VEI
Electronics
JIH VEI
Electronics
JIH VEI
Electronics
JIH VEI
Electronics
1137-020-40SA IDE Cable 1701400453
1709070800
Cable
1709070800
Cable
1709070800
Cable
1709070800
Cable
1137-000-34SA Floppy
Disk Drive
Cable
1147-000-26S LPT Cable 1701260307
21B22564-XXS
10B-01G-6/3-V
XX
21B22564-XXS
10B-01G-6/3-V
XX
21B22050-XXS
10B-01G-4/2.8