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M-945

MicroATX Industrial Motherboard

User’s Manual

Manual Rev. 2.00

Revision Date: September 13, 2006

Part No: 50-13053-1000

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Getting service from ADLINK

Customer satisfaction is a top priority for ADLINK Technology Inc. Please contact us should you require any service or assistance.

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1: Block Diagram ............................................................ 2

Figure 1-2: Mechanical Drawing ................................................... 6

Figure 1-3: Layout......................................................................... 7

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1 Introduction

The ADLINK M-945 is a microATX industrial motherboard supporting the next-generation Intel

Pentium® D/Intel® Pentium® 4/Intel Celeron® D processor in the LGA775 package to deliver a highperformance and space-saving platform for a wide array of embedded computing applications. With an ergonomic footprint, the M-945 supports top processing speeds of up to 3.8 GHz and promotes high-bandwidth network connectivity and blazing data transfer rates with PCI Express

-based gigabit LAN interface.

These advanced features, coupled with a dual-channel DDR2 system memory architecture, diverse I/O, storage, and audio interfaces make the M-945 suitable for rigorous data computing for business, multimedia, automation control, and gaming applications requiring a compact, easy-to-deploy, and cost-effective mainboard.

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1.2 Features

Advanced Processor Support

The M-945 motherboard comes with a Socket T designed for the Intel processors in the LGA775 package. The motherboard features a powerful 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), supports the Intel compatible with Intel

Promoting high-performance computing and energy-efficiency, the M-945 supports the next-generation Intel

tium

4/Intel® Celeron® D CPU built in the 65 nm process technology. The M-945 backs dual-core processing when deployed with a CPU containing two physical cores and dedicated L2 caches to meet the ever-increasing demands of industrial computing.

Intel® 945G Express chipset

Hyper-Threading Technology, and is fully

05B/05A or 04B/04A processors.

Pentium® D/Intel® Pen-

The Intel® 945G Express chipset, featuring the Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the Intel

ICH7 I/O con-

troller hub, provides the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The

Intel

945G comes with the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950—an integrated graphics engine for enhanced 3D/2D graphics rendering and video capabilities. The GMCH also provides the interface for the processor and system memory.

The Intel controller hub that provides the essential interfaces for the PCI Express

ICH7 Southbridge is the seventh generation of Intel I/O

, USB 2.0, and SATA II.

Dual-channel DDR2 memory

To meet the requirements of memory-intensive applications, the M-945 has a dual-channel memory architecture supporting DDR2 667/533/400 MHz DIMMs. The high-bandwidth memory specification, peaking at bandwidths of up to 10.7 GB/s, meets the requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and network application, and boosts system performance by eliminating bottlenecks.

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Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

The Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 revolutionizes integrated graphics with new capabilities that provide significant increase in graphics performance. With support for DirectX

9 hardware acceleration, 400 MHz core clock, and up to 224 MB of video memory, the Intel GMA 950 provides a cost-effective and high-performance graphics solution. The Intel GMA comes with the dual-independent display technology, enabling different contents to be displayed on two separate display terminals or a single content stretched across two display devices for expanded workspace.

Gigabit Ethernet

The motherboard is equipped with the Intel® 82573E—a PCI Express plete network solution. Utilizing the wide PCI Express

-bus based gigabit Ethernet controller that offers a com-

bandwidth, the gigabit LAN controller allows up to 1 Gbps of data transfer rate for superior network communications.

PCI Express

The M-945 fully supports the PCI Express® technology with two PCI Express accelerates the PCI bus speed and features smaller connectors for additional board surface space. PCI Express

x1 slots. PCI Express® is latest I/O standard that

allows faster data transfers through point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and by carrying data in packets. This high-speed interface is software-compatible with existing PCI specifications.

Serial ATA II technology

Storage is efficient and secured with the Serial ATA II interface. Taking cue from the Intel Serial ATA II devices capable of reading/writing data at up to 3 Gbps. The SATA specification improves chassis airflow via thinner and more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduces voltage requirement, and delivers up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate.

ICH7, the M-945 supports up to four

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

The M-945 incorporates the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification that increases peripheral connection speed from 12 Mbps (USB 1.1) to a fast 480 Mbps. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.

Hardware monitoring

A built-in, proactive hardware monitoring system in the ASIC monitors the CPU temperature, system fan rotations, and voltage levels to prevent overheating and/or component damage, effect a timely failure detection, and ensure stable supply of current for critical motherboard components.

Watchdog Timer

The watchdog timer (WDT) monitors system operations based on user-defined configurations. The WDT can be programmed for different time-out periods, such as from 1 to 255 seconds or from 1 to 255 minutes. The WDT generates a reset signal, then a reset request, after failure to strobe it within the programmed time period. A register bit may be enabled to indicate if the watchdog timer caused the reset event.

The WDT register is cleared during the power-on sequence to enable the operating system to take appropriate action when the watchdog generates a reboot.

Software

The M-945 is compatible with all major operating systems. ADLINK provides additional drivers for ADLINK peripherals. Hardware and software drivers may be found in the ADLINK All-in-One CD.

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1.3 Mechanical Drawing

Figure 1-2: Mechanical Drawing

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1.4 Components and Connectors

Figure 1-3: Layout

NOTE Refer to the table on the next page for a description of the

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connectors and jumper.

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Item Connector Description

1 FN1 4-pin CPU fan connector 2 FN2 3-pin System fan connector 3 FN3 3-pin System fan connector 4 J1 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 1 5 J2 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 2 6 J3 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 3 7 J4 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot 4 8 Slot1 PCI slot 1

9 Slot2 PCI slot 2 10 Slot3 PCI Express x1 slot 1 11 Slot4 PCI Express x1 slot 2 12 CN1 Audio port 13 CN2 PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 14 CN3 VGA port 15 CN4 Serial port (COM 1) 16 CN5 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 17 CN6 Parallel port (LPT) 18 CN7 LAN port (RJ-45) + USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 19 CN8 CD-ROM Audio-in connector 20 CN11 Front panel audio connector 21 CN12 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 22 CN18 USB port connector (for USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6) 23 CN19 USB port connector (for USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8) 24 CN21 Serial ATA connector (SATA 1) 25 CN22 Serial ATA connector (SATA 3) 26 CN23 Serial port connector (COM 2) 27 CN24 24-pin ATX power connector 28 CN25 Serial ATA connector (SATA 2) 29 CN26 Serial ATA connector (SATA 4) 30 CN27 40-pin IDE connector 31 CN28 34-pin floppy disk drive connector 32 CN29 20-pin system panel connector 33 JP1 Chassis intrusion connector 34 JP2 CMOS clear jumper 35 JP4 Temperature sensor connector

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1.5 Specifications

Form Factor MicroATX form factor: 244 mm x 244 mm (9.6" x 9.6")

CPU • LGA775 socket supports Intel

Pentium® 4/Intel® Celeron® D processor

Intel

• Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

• Front side bus: 1066/800/533 MHz

Host Memory • Dual-channel memory architecture

• Four 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB of system memory using unbufferred non-ECC 667/533/400 MHz DDR2 DIMMs

Chipset

Northbridge: Intel

Southbridge: Intel

945G

ICH7

Gigabit Ethernet • Integrated Intel® 82573E network controller supports 10/

100/1000Base-T gigabit Ethernet on PCI Express® x1 bus

• Speed and link LEDs on the RJ-45 port

Graphics Display

•Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 with enhanced 2D/3D graphics acceleration

• Up to 224 MB shared video memory

• Resolution up to 2048 x 1536 @ 85 Hz refresh

Expansion slots

2 x PCI Express

2 x PCI

Storage 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s connectors

1 x UltraATA 100/66/33 connector

BIOS • Phoenix Award system BIOS supporting PnP, APM, DMI,

ACPI, and multi-device booting

• Write-protection and field upgradeable

USB Interface • Four USB 2.0 ports at the rear I/O panel

• Two USB 2.0 connectors at midboard support up to four additional USB 2.0 ports

• Up to 480 Mbps data transfer rate

• Backward-compatible with USB 1.1 specification

Rear panel I/O ports

1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x Parallel port (LPT) 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out /MIC In)

Pentium® D/

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Internal connectors

Environment • Operating temperature: 0°C – 60°C (with proper airflow

Safety Certificates and Tests

1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors 1 x COM connector 3 x fan connectors (CPU, chassis, and system) Front panel system connector Front panel audio connector Chassis intrusion connector Audio-in connector for optical drive 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector

and active heatsink)

• Storage temperature: -40°C – 85°C

• Humidity: 5% – 95% non-condensed

• Shock: 30G peak-to-peak, 10 ms, non-operation

•Vibration: Non-operation: 6G, 10 Hz –1000 Hz, random Operation: 0.5 G, 510 Hz –1000 Hz, random

CE certified FCC Part 15 class UL-1950, CSA-950, and VDE EN 60 950/IE950

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1.6 Package contents

Before unpacking, check the shipping carton for any damage. If the shipping carton and/or contents are damaged, inform your dealer immediately. Retain the shipping carton and packing materials for inspection. Obtain authorization from the dealer before returning any product to ADLINK.

Check if the following items are included in the package.

X M-945 industrial motherboard

X COM (Serial) port module

X Floppy disk drive cable

X UltraATA 100 IDE cable

X 2 x SATA cables

X Dual-plug Serial ATA power cable

X ADLINK All-in-One driver CD

X User’s manual

NOTE The M-945 OEM version package may contain a non-

standard configuration, unique functionality, or different packaging according to configuration requests.

CAUTION The M-945 single board computer must be protected

from static discharge and physical shock. Never remove any of the socketed parts except at a static-free workstation. Use the anti-static bag shipped with the product to handle the board. Wear a grounded wrist strap when installing and/or servicing.

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2 Connectors and Jumpers

2.1 Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port (green). Connects a PS/2 mouse.

2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Connects a PS/2 key-

3. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel

4. Serial port. The 9-pin COM1 port connects serial

5. VGA port. This 15-pin port connects to a CRT or LCD

6. Audio I/O port. The three-jack audio I/O supports Line-

7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These high-speed USB ports

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board.

printer, scanner, or other parallel devices.

devices.

monitor.

In, Line-Out, and Mic-In functions. The Line-In jack (blue) connects to an audio source such as tape recorders, etc. The green Line-Out port connects a speaker or headphone, while the pink Mic-In jack connects a microphone.

are available for connecting USB devices.

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8. LAN port (RJ-45). This port allows gigabit connection to

a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network hub. The LAN port comes with an activity/link and speed LED. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

ACD/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No Link OFF 10 Mb connection

GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mb connection

BLINKING Data Activity GREEN 1 Gb connection

9. USB2.0 ports 1 and 2. These high-speed USB ports are

available for connecting USB devices.

ACT/LI NK

LED

RJ45

SPEED

LED

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2.2 Connector Pin Assignments

CPU Fan Connector (FN1)

Pin # Signal

GND

2 Fan power (+12V)

3 Fan Tachometer

4 Fan Control (optional)

System Fan Connector (FN2, FN3)

Pin # Signal

CD-ROM Audio-In Connector (CN8)

GND

2 Fan power (+12V)

Pin # Signal

1 Left channel

2 GND

3 GND

4 Right channel

Front Panel Audio Connector (CN11)

Pin # Signal Pin # Signal

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1 MIC-In left channel 2 Analog GND

3 MIC-In right channel 4 RSV

5 Line-In left channel 6 Analog GND

7 RSV 8 Analog GND

9 Line-In right channel 10 Analog GND

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ATX 12V Power Connector (CN12)

Pin # Signal

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V DC

4 +12V DC

USB 2.0 Connectors (CN18, CN19)

Pin # Signal Pin # Signal

1 +5V 2 +5V

3 Data 1 - 4 Data 2 -

5 Data 1 + 6 Data 2 +

7 GND 8 GND

9 Key 10 NC

Serial ATA Connectors (CN21, CN22, CN25, CN26)

Pin # Signal

1 GND

2 TXP (A +)

3 TXN (A -)

4 GND

5 RXN (B -)

6 RXP (B +)

7 GND

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COM2 connector (CN23))

Pin # Signal Functions

1 DCD Data Carrier Detect

2 RXD Receive Data

610

3 TXD Transmit Data

4 DTR Data Terminal Ready

5 GND Ground

6 DSR Data Set Ready

7 RTS Request to Send

8 CTS Clear to Send

9 RI Ring Indicate

10 NC No Connect

ATX power connector (CN24)

Pin # Signal Pin # Signal

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 - 12V

3 GND 15 GND

4 5V 16 PS On

5 GND 17 GND

6 5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 - 5V

9 5VSB 21 5V

10 12V 22 5V

11 12V 23 5V

12 3.3V 24 GND

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IDE connector (CN27)

Pin # Signal Pin # Signal

1 Reset IDE 2 Ground

3 Host data 7 4 Host data 8

5 Host data 6 6 Host data 9

7 Host data 5 8 Host data 10

9 Host data 4 10 Host data 11

11 Host data 3 12 Host data 12

13 Host data 2 14 Host data 13

15 Host data 1 16 Host data 14

17 Host data 0 18 Host data 15

19 Ground 20 NC

21 DRQ0 / DRQ1 22 Ground

23 Host IOW 24 Ground

25 Host IOR 26 Ground

27 IOCHRDY 28 Host ALE

29 DACK0 / DACK1 30 Ground

31 IRQ14 / IRQ 15 32 No connect

33 Address 1 34 No connect

35 Address 0 36 Address 2

37 Chip select 0 38 Chip select 1

39 Activity 40 Ground

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Floppy disk drive connector (CN28)

Pin # Signal Pin # Signal

1 GND 2 Extended Density

3 GND 4 No Connect

5 NC 6 Data Rate

7 GND 8 Index

9 GND 10 Motor A Select

11 GND 12 Drive B Select

13 GND 14 Drive A Select

15 GND 16 Motor B Select

17 GND 18 Step Direction

19 GND 20 Step Pulse

21 GND 22 Write Data

23 GND 24 Write Gate

25 GND 26 Track 0

27 GND 28 Write Protect

29 GND 30 Read Data

31 GND 32 Side 1

33 GND 34 Disk Change

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System panel connector (CN29))

Pin # Signal Function Pin Group

1 WDSPK Speaker signal

2 NC

3 NC

4 +5V Power

5 NC

6 GND Ground

10 20

7 KEYLOCK Keyboard lock

8 PLED Power LED signal

10 +5V Power LED pull-up

11 GND Ground

12 RESETBT RESET signal

13 NC

14 GND Ground

15 POWERBT Power-on signal

16 NC

17 NC

18 HDDLED Hard Disk LED signal

19 +5V Hard Disk LED pull-up

20 NC

Chassis Speaker

Key Lock

Power LED9 NC

RESET button

Power on button

Hard Disk LED

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Chassis intrusion connector (JP1)

Signal is connected to a limit switch sensor of the chassis to detect if the case is opened or closed.

1 CASEOPEN# Case Open Signal

2 GND 2

Pin # Signal Functions

Temperature sensor connector (JP4)

Pin # Signal Functions

1 TGND Thermal ground

2 VTIN Thermal voltage input

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2.3 Jumper

Clear RTC RAM (JP2)

The JP2 jumper enables you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM stored in the CMOS chip. You may clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system passwords by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The button cell battery on the motherboard powers the RAM data in CMOS, including system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM using the JP2 jumper:

1. Turn the system off, then unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard cell battery.

3. Remove the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default), then short pins 2-3 for about 10 seconds.

4. Replace the jumper cap on pins 1-2.

5. Re-install the cell battery, plug the power cord then turn the computer on.

6. Enter the BIOS Setup during the boot sequence to reenter RTC data such as time, date, etc.

RTC status Connection JP2

Normal 1 – 2

Clear CMOS 2 – 3

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3 Getting Started

This chapter provides information on how to install components to the M-945 motherboard. Sections discussing the BIOS setup and operating system installation are also found in this chapter.

3.1 Installing the CPU

The M-945 supports the Intel® Pentium® D/Intel® Pentium® 4/

Intel

Celeron® D processor via the surface mount LGA775

socket (Socket T).

WARNING Do not touch socket contacts. Dam-

To install the CPU:

1. Press the load lever (A), then disengage it from the

retention tab (B).

aging the contacts voids the product warranty. Follow the installation instructions carefully to avoid damaging to motherboard components.

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2. Lift and rotate the load lever to a 135° angle.

3. Lift the load plate to a 100° angle using your thumb and forefinger.

4. Use your thumb to push and remove the protective socket cover (plastic) from the load plate.

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5. Position the CPU over the socket, then match the

notches on the CPU side with the alignment keys on the socket. The golden triangle on the CPU must be positioned on the bottom-left corner of the socket.

Notch

Golden triangle

Alignment

key

WARNING The CPU fits the socket in only one orientation. DO NOT

force the CPU into the socket to avoid damaging them.

6. Carefully place the CPU on the socket in a vertical

motion. The socket has tabs that accommodate your fingers during installation.

Socket tab

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7. Close the load plate (A), then fasten the load lever on the retention tab (B).

NOTE In order to boot up the system with a newly-installed

CPU, standby power must not be applied to the board before installation.

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3.2 Installing the CPU Fan

When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, a certified CPU fan and heatsink assembly with installation instruction comes standard with the package. If the CPU fan installation procedures presented here are inconsistent with the installation procedures you obtained from the Intel CPU package, follow the latter.

If you intend to purchase a separate CPU fan and heatsink assembly, make sure that the selected model is recommended by Intel. For more information, go to tap://www.intel.com.

CAUTION The CPU requires a chassis with an airflow inlet and max-

imum internal ambient temperature of 38°C. A especiallydesigned CPU fan and heatsink must be installed before using the motherboard. Failure to install a CPU fan and heatsink may damage the motherboard and/or the CPU.

To install the CPU fan:

1. Apply thermal grease evenly on top of the installed CPU.

2. Lower the CPU fan to the CPU, then secure it using the

provided attachments or screws.

3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on

the motherboard labeled FN1.

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3.3 Installing the Memory Module

The M-945 supports up to 8 GB of DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules via four DDR2 DIMM sockets. A DDR2 module has a 240-pin footprint compared to the legacy 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 modules are notched to facilitate correct installation on the DIMM sockets.

Memory Configuration Options

The M-945 allows you to install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets following these configuration options:

X Channel A: DIMM1 (J1) and DIMM2 (J2)

Channel B: DIMM3 (J3) and DIMM4 (J4)

X For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory

module(s) installed per channel must be the same (J1 + J2 = J3 + J4).

X It is recommended that you install DIMMs with the same

CAS latency. For maximum compatibility, install memory modules with the same brand, model, and/or rating.

To install a memory module:

1. Locate the DIMM slots on the motherboard (J1, J2, J3, J4).

2. Press the socket’s retaining clips outward to unlock.

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3. Align the memory module on the socket making sure

that the notch matches the break on the socket.

Notch

Break

4. Insert the module firmly into the slot until the retaining

clips snap back inwards and the module is securely seated.

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3.4 BIOS Configuration Overview

The M-945 BIOS Setup features several, separately configurable parameters. These parameters are selected and configured via the built-in setup utility. System configuration settings are saved in a portion of the battery-powered RAM in the real-time clock device. The BIOS uses these settings to initialize the system during startup or reset. The configuration settings are protected by a checksum word for system integrity.

To access the BIOS Setup, press Del during the system boot sequence. The BIOS Setup configuration screen appears.

Setup parameters are divided into categories. The available categories are listed in the main menu. The parameters within the highlighted (current) category are listed in the bottom portion of the BIOS Setup screen. Context sensitive help is displayed in the right portion of the screen for each parameter.

Use the keyboard arrow keys to navigate through the items and/or select a category from the menu. To display a submenu, highlight the category, then press Enter.

For detailed information on the BIOS Setup and other utilities, refer to the BIOS Setup manual.

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3.5 Installing the Operating System

The M-945 supports most mainstream operating systems including Windows

XP/2000/Server 2003 and Linux. For more information, refer to the documentation provided by the operating system vendor.

Most operating systems requires installation from a floppy or optical disk drive. These devices must be configured, installed, and tested with the supplied drivers before attempting to install a new operating system.

Consult the release notes and installation documentation provided by the operating system vendor for documentation discrepancies and/or compatibility issues, problems, and solutions.

When you are ready to install the operating system, use the BIOS Setup to assign the first boot device depending on the media used by the OS installer. For example, if the OS installation came on a bootable floppy disk, set the floppy drive as the first boot device, save the configuration setting, then reboot the system. Make sure you insert the installation floppy disk in the floppy drive. When the OS installer is in a non-bootable optical disk, you may have to boot the system using a bootable floppy disk with the proper CD/DVDROM drivers to access the optical drive.

Follow the installation screen instructions to proceed. Make sure you select the correct device types and settings, when prompted. Refer to the appropriate hardware manuals for specific device types and compatibility.

After OS installation is completed, reboot the system, then set the boot device sequence from the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup.

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3.6 Installing Peripheral Devices

Installed peripheral devices are automatically configured by the BIOS during the boot sequence. Plug and play expansion cards that conform with the M-945 specifications are supported.

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4 Installing Device Drivers

This chapter provides information on basic driver installation for systems running on Windows for non-Windows

operating systems, refer to the instructions

2000/XP. When installing drivers

inside the ADLINK All-in-One CD. The drivers are located in the following directories of the ADLINK All-in-One CD:

Chipset driver \Industrial Motherboard\M-945_946\Chipset\

Display driver \Industrial Motherboard\M-945_946\VGA\

LAN driver \Industrial Motherboard\M-945_946\Ethernet\

Audio driver \Industrial Motherboard\M-945_946\Audio

4.1 Intel® 945G Chipset Drivers

This section describes the installation of the Intel® 945G chipset driver on systems operating on Windows

NOTE Take note of the location of the Windows® 2000/XP direc-

tory before installing the driver.

1. Check if your system meets the minimum requirements. Windows

2000/XP OS must be fully installed and running normally on the system before installing the chipset drivers.

2. Close all applications.

3. Check that the files are stored in an integrated application setup program. This program is designed for a Windows 2000/XP program that allows the INF files to be installed.

4. Locate the directory X:\Industrial Motherboard\M- 945_946\Chipset\ from the ADLINK All-in-One CD, select the operating system, then start the installation by clicking on the Setup.exe file.

2000/XP.

5. When the initial installation window appears, click Next to display the license agreement. When prompted, click Yes to continue.

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NOTE Clicking No on the license agreement terminates the in-

stallation.

6. Click Next on the Readme Information screen to begin

installing the INF files.

7. When installation is done, click Finish. Restart the sys-

tem when prompted.

8. After restart, follow screen instructions to complete installation. Windows displays a found new hardware window and automatically installs the required drivers. If the New Hardware Found dialog box appears and prompts you to locate the location of the drivers, point it to the relevant Windows directory.

9. Restart the system when prompted.

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4.2 Display Drivers

This section tells you how to install the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 drivers on Windows

2000/XP systems.

To install the display drivers:

1. Place the ADLINK All-in-One CD to the optical drive.

2. Locate the display drivers from the directory X:\Indus-

trial Motherboard\M-945_946\VGA\, then double-click on the win2k_xp141950.exe file to start installation.

3. Follow screen instructions to complete installation, then

restart the system, when prompted.

4. After installation, you may change the display properties

from the Windows

Control Panel.

4.3 LAN Drivers

Follow these instructions to install the LAN driver on Windows 2000/XP systems.

1. Place the ADLINK All-in-One CD to the optical drive.

2. Locate the LAN drivers from the directory X:\Industrial

Motherboard\M-945_946\Ethernet\, then double-click on the PRO2KXP.exe file to start installation.

3. Follow screen instructions to complete installation, then

restart the system, when prompted.

4. After installation, you may change the network proper-

ties from the Windows

Control Panel.

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4.4 Audio Drivers

Follow these instructions to install the audio driver on Windows 2000/XP systems.

1. Place the ADLINK All-in-One CD to the optical drive.

2. Locate the audio drivers from the directory X:\Industrial Motherboard\M-945_946\Audio\, then double-click on the SETUP.exe file to start installation.

3. Follow screen instructions to complete installation, then restart the system, when prompted.

After installation, you may change the audio properties from the Windows

Control Panel.

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Important Safety Instructions

Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before operating the system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use.

X Read these safety instructions carefully.

X Keep this user’s manual for future reference.

X The equipment should be operated in an ambient tempera-

ture between 0

X The equipment should be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the rating label. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct when connecting the equipment to the power outlet.

X If the user’s equipment has a voltage selector switch, make

sure that the switch is set to the proper position for the area. The voltage selector switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage.

X For pluggable equipment, ensure they are installed near a

socket-outlet that is easily accessible.

X Secure the power cord to prevent unnecessary accidents.

Do not place anything over the power cord.

X If the equipment will not be in use for long periods of time,

disconnect the equipment from the power outlet to avoid being damaged by transient overvoltage.

X All cautions and warnings on the equipment must be noted.

X Keep this equipment away from humidity.

X Do not use this equipment near water or a heat source.

X Place this equipment on a stable surface when installingto

prevent injury.

X Never pour any liquid into the product to prevent fire or elec-

trical shock.

°C to 50°C.

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X Openings in the chassis are provided for ventilation. Do not

block or cover these openings. Make sure there is adequate space around the system for ventilation when setting up the work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation holes.

X To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power and

modem cables from wall outlets before removing the system covers.

X A Lithium-type battery is provided for the real time clock.

“CAUTION - Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose used batteries as instructed.”

X The equipment must be serviced by authorized technicians

when:

Z The power cord or plug is damaged.

Z Liquid has penetrated the equipment.

Z It has been exposed to moisture.

Z It is not functioning or does not function according to the

user’s manual.

Z It has been dropped and damaged.

Z It has an obvious sign of breakage.

X Never attempt to fix the equipment. For safety reasons, the

equipment should only be serviced by qualified personnel.

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Warranty Policy

Thank you for choosing ADLINK. To understand your rights and enjoy all the after-sales services we offer, please read the following carefully.

1. Before using ADLINK’s products please read the user

manual and follow the instructions exactly. When sending in damaged products for repair, please attach an RMA application form which can be downloaded from: http://rma.adlinktech.com/policy/.

2. All ADLINK products come with a limited two-year guar-

antee, one year for products bought in China:

X The warranty period starts on the day the product is

shipped from ADLINK’s factory.

X Peripherals and third-party products not manufactured

by ADLINK will be covered by the original manufacturers' warranty.

X For products containing storage devices (hard drives,

flash cards, etc.), please back up your data before sending them for repair. ADLINK is not responsible for loss of data.

X Please ensure the use of properly licensed software with

our systems. ADLINK does not condone the use of pirated software and will not service systems using such software. ADLINK will not be held legally responsible for products shipped with unlicensed software installed by the user.

X For general repairs, please do not include peripheral

accessories. If peripherals need to be included, be certain to specify which items you sent on the RMA Request & Confirmation Form. ADLINK is not responsible for

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items not listed on the RMA Request & Confirmation Form.

3. Our repair service is not covered by ADLINK's guarantee in the following situations:

X Damage caused by not following instructions in the

User's Manual.

X Damage caused by carelessness on the user's part dur-

ing product transportation.

X Damage caused by fire, earthquakes, floods, lightening,

pollution, other acts of God, and/or incorrect usage of voltage transformers.

X Damage caused by unsuitable storage environments

(i.e. high temperatures, high humidity, or volatile chemicals).

X Damage caused by leakage of battery fluid during or

after change of batteries by customer/user.

X Damage from improper repair by unauthorized ADLINK

technicians.

X Products with altered and/or damaged serial numbers

are not entitled to our service.

X This warranty is not transferable or extendible.

X Other categories not protected under our warranty.

4. Customers are responsible for shipping costs to transport damaged products to ADLINK.

If you have any further questions, please email our FAE staff: [email protected].

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ADLink M-945 Manual

Table of Contents

List of Figures

1 Introduction

1.1 Block Diagram

1.2 Features

Advanced Processor Support

Intel® 945G Express chipset

Dual-channel DDR2 memory

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

Gigabit Ethernet

Serial ATA II technology

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

Hardware monitoring

Watchdog Timer

Software

1.3 Mechanical Drawing

1.4 Components and Connectors

1.5 Specifications

1.6 Package contents

2 Connectors and Jumpers

2.1 Rear panel connectors

2.2 Connector Pin Assignments

CPU Fan Connector (FN1)

System Fan Connector (FN2, FN3)

CD-ROM Audio-In Connector (CN8)

Front Panel Audio Connector (CN11)

ATX 12V Power Connector (CN12)

USB 2.0 Connectors (CN18, CN19)

Serial ATA Connectors (CN21, CN22, CN25, CN26)

COM2 connector (CN23))

ATX power connector (CN24)

IDE connector (CN27)

Floppy disk drive connector (CN28)

System panel connector (CN29))

Chassis intrusion connector (JP1)

Temperature sensor connector (JP4)

2.3 Jumper

Clear RTC RAM (JP2)

3 Getting Started

3.1 Installing the CPU

3.2 Installing the CPU Fan

3.3 Installing the Memory Module

Memory Configuration Options

3.4 BIOS Configuration Overview

3.5 Installing the Operating System

3.6 Installing Peripheral Devices

4 Installing Device Drivers

4.1 Intel® 945G Chipset Drivers

4.2 Display Drivers

4.3 LAN Drivers

4.4 Audio Drivers

Important Safety Instructions

Warranty Policy