1.66/1.8 GHz Mini-ITX
with VGA/DVI/LVDS, 6 COMs,
Dual LANs, 8 USBs, Mini PCIe
Copyright
Part No. 2002021300Edition 1
Printed in TaiwanApril 2011
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2011
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
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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™ N455/D525 is trademark of Intel Corporation
WinBond is a trademark of Winbond Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
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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.
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-213 Intel® Atom™ N455/D525 Mini-ITX motherboard
3 x SATA HDD cable
3 x SATA Power cable
1 x Serial port cable(1 to 4)
1 x I/O port bracket
1 x Startup manual
1 x Driver CD
1 x Warranty card
1 x CPU cooler (for Atom D525 only)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. We have carefully inspected the AIMB-213 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-213, 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
Chapter1General Information ............................1
The AIMB-213 is designed with the Intel® Atom™ N455/D525 and the ICH8M for
industrial applications that require both performance computing and enhanced power
management capabilities. The motherboard has on board CPU Intel® Atom™ N455/
D525 1.66/1.8 GHz and DDR3 800 MHz up to 2/4 GB.
The AIMB-213 offers cost-saving integrated graphics, built on the Intel® N455/D525
chipset and features the unique Intel® Extreme Graphics architecture that maximizes
VGA performance and shares system memory up to 224 MB.
Advantech AIMB-213 is designed with an Intel® ICH8M and on board CPU Intel®
ATOM™ N455/D525 1.66/1.8 GHz processor. A rich I/O connectivity of 6 serial ports,
8 USB 2.0, Dual GbE LAN and 3 SATA ports.
1.2Features
Rich I/O connectivity: 6 serial ports, 8 USB 2.0, Dual GbE LAN
Standard Mini-ITX form factor with industrial feature: The AIMB-213 is a full-
featured 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 N455/D525
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1.3Specifications
1.3.1System
CPU: Intel® Atom™ N455/D525
BIOS: Award SPI 16 Mbit BIOS
System chipset: Intel® ICH8M
SATA hard disk drive interface: Three on-board SATA connectors with data
transmission rate up to 300 MB
CF interface: Supports compact flash Type II
1.3.2Memory
RAM: Up to 2 GB/ 4GB in 2 slots 204-pin SODIMM sockets. Supports single
channel DDR3 800 SDRAM
1.3.3Input/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 key-
board, 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
Watchdog timer: Can generate a system reset. The watchdog timer is pro-
grammable, with each unit equal to one second or one minute (255 levels)
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1.3.7Mechanical 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-213N sku +12 V @ 3.09 A
AIMB-213D sku +12 V @ 3.43 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
1.4Jumpers and Connectors
Connectors on the AIMB-213 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.
JLVDS1Voltage 3.3 V / 5 V selector for LVDS1 connector (Default 1-2, 3.3 V)
JLVDS2Voltage 12 V selector for LVDS1 connector
PSON1AT(1-2) / ATX(2-3), (Default 2-3)
JSETCOM2COM2 RS232/422/485 Jumper Setting
JWDT1Watchdog Reset
JOBS1H/W Monitor Alarm
Table 1.2: Connectors
LabelFunction
USB56USB port 5, 6 (on board)
USB78 USB port 7, 8 (on board)
VGA1+DVI1VGA/DVI connector
COM12
COM3456Serial port connector:(RS232)
KBMS1Internal PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse connector
CPUFAN1CPU FAN connector(3-pin)
SYSFAN1System FAN connector(3-pin)
LAN1_USB12LAN1 / USB port 1, 2
LAN2_USB34LAN2 / USB port 3, 4
CF1CF Socket
Serial port: COM1 (RS232) and COM2 (RS232, RS422 and
RS485)
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Table 1.2: Connectors
AUDIO1Audio connector
HD1HD Audio Front Panel Pin Header
GPIO1GPIO Header
DC_JACK1DC 12 V connector
INV1LVDS1 Inverter Power
LVDS1LVDS1 connector (Internal)
PCI1PCI Slot
SATA1Serial ATA data connector 1
SATA2Serial ATA data connector 2
SATA3Serial ATA data connector 3
SATA_PWR_CN1Serial ATA power connector 1
SATA_PWR_CN2Serial ATA power connector 2
SATA_PWR_CN3Serial ATA power connector 3
DIMM1Memory connector channel
DIMM2Memory connector channel
SPI_CN1SPI flash update connector
MINIPCIE1Mini PCI express connector
ATX12V_1ATX 12 V connector
JSETCOM6COM6 support 5V/12V Jumper Setting
JVBR1
Brightness control selector for Analog or Digital (Default 1-2,
Analog)
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1.5Board layout: Jumper and Connector Locations
36 9 12
1 2 345
25 8 11
14 7 10
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Location
Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors
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1.6AIMB-213 Board Diagram
ICH8M
Fintek
F821216AD
4 RS-232
LPC
SPI
Super I/O Winbond
W83627DHG-P
Infineon TPM 1.2
(optional)
Intel N455/D525
DDR3 800
Channel A
Direct Media
Interface 20-Gbit/s
bandwidth
CRT
VGA
24-bit LVDS
Chrontel 7036
LVDS/DVI
1 ATA 100 Port or
CF Type II
3 SATA ports
8 USB Ports
Realtek Audio Codec
ALC892
300 MB/s
DMA 33/66/100
USB 2.0/1.1
HD Audio
8-bit GPIO
BIOS
GbE LAN1:
Intel 82567V
GbE LAN2:
Intel 82583V
PCI
PCIe x1
PCIe x1
32-bit/33MHz PCI Bus
PCIe x1
Mini-PCIe
1 RS-232, 1 RS-232/422/485
Chapter 1General Information
Figure 1.3 AIMB-213 Board Diagram
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1.7Safety 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.
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1.8Jumper Settings
1-2 closed
2-3 closed
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.
1.8.1How 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.
1.8.2CMOS Clear (CMOS1)
The AIMB-213 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.
Chapter 1General Information
Table 1.3: CMOS1
FunctionJumper Setting
*Keep CMOS data
Clear CMOS data
* Default
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1.8.3COM2 RS 232/422/485 Mode Selector (JSETCOM2)
RS232*RS422RS485
for 3.3V LVDS panel
JLVDS1
JLVDS1
for 5V LVDS panel
JLVDS2
JLVDS1
for 12V LVDS panel
Users can use JSETCOM2 to select among RS 232/422/485 modes for COM2. The
default setting is RS 232.
1.8.4JLVDS1 and JLVDS2: LCD Power 3.3 V/5 V/ 12 V Selector
Table 1.5: JLVDS1 and JLVDS2: LCD Power 3.3 V/5 V/ 12 V Selector
Closed Pins Result
JLVDS1
1-2*For 3.3 V LVDS Panel
2-3For 5 V LVDS Panel
JLVDS1 and JLVDS2
2-2For 12 V LVDS Panel
*Default
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1.8.5PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector
AT Mode
1-2 closed
ATX Mode
2-3 closed
NC
1-2 closed
System Reset
2-3 closed
Table 1.6: PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector
Closed Pins Result
1-2AT Mode
2-3*ATX Mode
*Default
1 1
1.8.6JWDT1: Watchdog Timer Output Option
Table 1.7: JWDT1: Watchdog Timer Output Option
Closed Pins Result
1-2NC
2-3*System Reset*
Chapter 1General Information
*Default
1 1
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1.9System Memory
The AIMB-213 has one socket for a 204-pin SODIMMx2.
This socket uses a 1.5 V unbuffered double-data-rate three synchronous DRAM
(DDR3 SDRAM). DRAM is available in capacities of 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB. The
socket can be filled in any combination with DIMMs of any size, giving a total memory
size between 512 MB and 4 GB. AIMB-213 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.
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Chapter2
2 Connecting
Peripherals
2.1Introduction
LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12
LAN1_USB12 LAN2_USB34
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.
2.2USB Ports (LAN1_USB12/LAN2_USB34/USB56/
USB78)
The AIMB-213 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-213 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 ModeLan Indicator
1 Gbps Link onLED1 Green on
100 Mbps Link onLED1 Orange on
ActiveLED2 Green flash
USB56
USB78
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2.3VGA Connector (VGA1)
5
15
1
11
106
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The AIMB-213 includes VGA and DVI interface that can drive conventional VGA and
DVI displays. VGA1 is a standard 15-pin D-SUB connector commonly used for VGA.
DVI1 is DVI-I connector but only for DVI-D single link signals output. Pin assignments
for VGA and DVI connector are detailed in Appendix B.
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2.4Serial Ports (COM1~COM6)
COM12
AIMB-213 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.
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2.5PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1)
542316
1
2
3
Chapter 2Connecting Peripherals
On board 6-pin wafer box connector, supports one standard PS/2 keyboard, one
standard PS/2 mouse.
2.6CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
If a fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less.
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2.7System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1)
1
2
3
If a fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less.
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2.8Front Panel Connectors (JFP1/JFP1+JFP2)
36912
25811
14710
12345
JFP1 & JFP2
JFP1
There are several external switches to monitor and control the AIMB-213.
Chapter 2Connecting Peripherals
2.8.1ATX 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 conve-
nient power on and off.
2.8.2Reset (JFP1+JFP2/ RESET)
Many computer cases offer the convenience of a reset button. Connect the wire for
the reset button.
2.8.3HDD LED (JFP1+JFP2/ HDDLED)
You can connect an LED to connector (JFP2/HDDLED) to indicate when the HDD is
active.
2.8.4External speaker (JFP1+JFP2/ SPEAKER)
((JFP1+JFP2/ SPEAKER)) is a 4-pin connector for an external speaker. If there is no
external speaker, the AIMB-213 provides an onboard buzzer as an alternative. To
enable the buzzer, set pins 7-10 as closed.
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2.8.5Power LED and keyboard lock connector (JFP1 / PWR_LED &
Line Out
Mic In
Line In
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)
LED
Power mode
PSON1
(on back plane)
jumper setting
System OnOnOnOn
System SuspendFast flashesFast flashesFast flashes
System OffSlow flashesOffOff
(ATX Power Mode)
(On/off by
momentary button)
pins 2-3 closedpins 1-2 closed
LED
(AT power Mode)
(On/off by switching
power supply)
LED
(AT power Mode)
(On/off by front
panel switch)
Connect pins 1 & 2 to
panel switch via cable
2.9Line In, Line Out, Mic In Connector (AUDIO1)
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2.10 Serial ATA Interface (SATA1/2/3)
Chapter 2Connecting Peripherals
AIMB-213 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-213 provides 1 x PCI slot.
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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 connector
with 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.
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2.13 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V_1)
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.
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2.14 SPI Flash connector(SPI_CN1)
The SPI flash card pin header may be used to flash BIOS if the AIMB-213 cannot
power on.
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2.15 LCD Inverter Connector (INV1)
Note!Signal Description
Signal Signal Description
VR Vadj=0.75 V
(Recommended: 4.7 KΩ, >1/16 W)
ENBKL LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal
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2.16 LVDS Connector (LVDS1)
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
OD3OD3+
Chapter 2Connecting Peripherals
2.17 General purpose I/O Connector (GPIO1)
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Chapter3
3 BIOS Operation
3.1Introduction
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-213 setup screens.
3.2BIOS Setup
The AIMB-213 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 (PowerOn Self Test) to access the CMOS SETUP screen.
Control Keys
< ↑ >< ↓ >< ← >< → >
<Enter>Select Item
<Esc>
<Page Up/+>Increase the numeric value or make changes
<Page Down/->Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1>General help, for Setup Sub Menu
<F2>Item Help
<F5>Load Previous Values
<F7>Load Setup Defaults
<F10>Save all CMOS changes
Move to select item
Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Sub Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
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3.2.1Main 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.
Chapter 3BIOS Operation
The Main BIOS setup screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the
options that can be configured. Grayed-out options cannot be configured; options in
blue can. The right frame displays the key legend.
Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is
selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it.
3.2.1.1 System time / System date
Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the
<Tab> key or the <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in
MM/DD/YY format. The time must be entered in HH:MM:SS format.
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3.2.2Advanced BIOS Features
Select the Advanced tab from the AIMB-213 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.
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3.2.2.1 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.
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3.2.2.2 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.
Primary, Secondary, and Third Master/Slave
While entering setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA/CF
devices. This displays the status of SATA 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.
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3.2.2.3 Super I/O Configuration
This item enables users to set the Super IO device status, including enabling of
COMs.
Chapter 3BIOS Operation
Onboard Serial port 1 [3F8 / IRQ4]
This item allows user to adjust serial port 1 address and IRQ.
Onboard Serial port 2 [2F8/ IRQ3]
This item allows user to adjust serial port 2 address and IRQ.
Onboard Serial port 3 [C80/IRQ10]
This item allows user to adjust serial port 3 address and IRQ.
Onboard Serial port 4 [C88/IRQ5]
This item allows user to adjust serial port 4 address and IRQ.
Onboard Serial port 5 [C90/IRQ10]
This item allows user to adjust serial port 5 address and IRQ.
Onboard Serial port 6 [C98/IRQ11]
This item allows user to adjust serial port 6 address and IRQ.
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3.2.2.4 Hardware Health Configuration
System Temperature
This shows you the current temperature of system.
CPU Temperature
This shows the current CPU temperature.
VCORE and Other Voltages
This shows the voltage of VCORE, +3.3V, +3.3V, +12V, +5V, 5VSB(V),
3.3VSB(V), VBAT(V)
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3.2.2.5 ACPI Setting
General ACPI Configuration
Chapter 3BIOS Operation
– 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.
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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.
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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
Enable/Disable USB Device Wakeup from S3/S4.
– High Performance Event Timer
Enable/Disable High performance Event timer.
– HPET Memory Address
It will provide you with the means to get to it via the various ACPI methods
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3.2.2.6 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.
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3.2.2.7 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 Mbps).
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.
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3.2.3Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
Select the PCI/PnP tab from the AIMB-213 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.
3.2.3.1 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.
3.2.3.2 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.
3.2.3.3 PCI Latency Timer
Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register.
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3.2.3.4 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.
3.2.3.5 Palette Snooping
This item is designed to solve problems caused by some non-standard VGA card.
3.2.3.6 PCI IDE BusMaster
When set to enabled, BIOS uses PCI busmastering for reading/writing to IDE drives.
3.2.3.7 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.
3.2.3.8 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.
3.2.3.9 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.
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3.2.3.10 Reserved Memory Size
This item allows you to reserve a set amount of memory for legacy ISA devices.
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3.2.4Boot Settings
3.2.4.1 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.
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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.
3.2.5Security Setup
Chapter 3BIOS Operation
Select Security Setup from the AIMB-213 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>:
3.2.5.1 Change Supervisor / User Password
Provides for either installing or changing the password.
3.2.5.2 Boot Sector Virus Protection
The boot sector virus protection will warn if any program tries to write to the boot sector.
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3.2.6Advanced Chipset Settings
3.2.6.1 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 disable detect 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.
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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 panel resolution.
– DVI Panel Type
This item allows you to select DVI panel resolution.
– Spread Spectrum Clock
This item allows you to enable or disable spread spectrum clock.
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3.2.6.2 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 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 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.
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3.2.7Exit Option
Chapter 3BIOS Operation
3.2.7.1 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 fol-
lowing message appears:
Save Configuration Changes and Exit Now?
[Ok] [Cancel]
2.Select Ok or Cancel.
3.2.7.2 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.
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3.2.7.3 Discard Changes
1.Select Discard Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
3.2.7.4 Load Optimal Defaults
The AIMB-213 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>.
3.2.7.5 Load Failsafe Defaults
The AIMB-213 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 fol-
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.
4.2Value-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.
4.2.1Software API
4.2.1.1 Control
GPIO
SMBus
General Purpose Input/Output is a flexible parallel interface
that allows a variety of custom connections. It allows users to
monitor the signal input level or set the output status to
switch on/off the device. Our API also provides Programmable GPIO, which allows developers to dynamically set the
GPIO input or output status.
SMBus is the System Management Bus as 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 an embedded system environment and transfer serial messages using
the SMBus protocols, allowing multiple simultaneous device
control.
®
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4.2.1.2 Display
Brightness Control
Backlight
4.2.1.3 Monitor
Watchdog
Chapter 4Software Introduction & Service
The Brightness Control API allows a developer to access
embedded devices and easily control brightness.
The Backlight API gives the developer on/off control of the
backlight (screen) in embedded devices.
A watchdog timer (WDT) is a device that performs a specific
operation after a set 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
4.2.1.4 Power Saving
CPU Speed
System Throttling
The Hardware Monitor (HWM) API is a system health supervision API that inspects condition indexes such as fan speed,
temperature, and voltage.
®
Makes use of Intel
consumption. The system can automatically adjust the CPU
speed depending on loading.
Refers to a series of methods for reducing power consumption in computers by lowering the clock frequency. This API
allows the user to change clock frequency setting from
87.5% to 12.5%.
SpeedStep technology to save power
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4.2.2Software Utility
BIOS Flash
Embedded Security ID
Monitoring
The BIOS Flash utility allows the customer to update the
flash ROM BIOS version, or to back up current BIOS by
copying it from the flash chip to a file on the customer’s
disk. The BIOS Flash utility also provides a command line
version and an API for fast implementation into customized applications.
Embedded applications represent valuable intellectual
property, design knowledge, and innovation that belong to
the System Integrator. But they are easily copied! Embedded Security ID utility provides reliable functions that allow
customers to secure their application data within embedded BIOS.
Monitoring is a utility that allows the customer to monitor
system health parameters like voltage, CPU, system temperature and fan speed. These items are important to a
device; if critical errors occur and are not solved immediately, permanent damage may occur.
Flash Lock
eSOS
Flash Lock is a mechanism for binding the Board and CF
card (SQFlash) together. The user can “Lock” SQFlash via
Flash Lock function and “Unlock” in BIOS while booting. A
locked SQFlash cannot be read by any card reader or boot
from other platforms without a BIOS with “Unlock” feature.
The eSOS is a small OS stored in BIOS ROM. It boots up in
the event of a main OS crash. It diagnoses hardware status,
and sends an e-mail to the designated administrator. The
eSOS also provides for remote connection via Telnet server
and FTP server so the administrator can attempt to rescue
the system. Note: This function requires BIOS customization.
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Chapter5
5 Chipset Software
Installation Utility
5.1Before 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-213 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.
5.2Introduction
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
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
chipset components in the Device Manager
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5.3Windows 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.
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Chapter6
6 VGA Setup
6.1Introduction
To benefit from the Intel® Atom N455/D525 integrated graphics controller, you need
to install the graphic driver.
6.2Windows 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 "Graphic" folder and click "setup.exe" to complete the installation of the drivers for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
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Chapter7
7 LAN Configuration
7.1Introduction
The AIMB-213 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.
7.2Features
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
7.3Installation
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-213’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.
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7.4Windows 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.
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AppendixA
A Programming the
Watchdog Timer
A.1Programming the Watchdog Timer
The AIMB-213'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 Programming the Watchdog Timer
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).
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Appendix AProgramming the Watchdog Timer
Unlock
Select register of
watchdog timer
Enable the function of
the watchdog timer
Use the function of
Lock
W83627DHG-P
the watchdog timer
W83627DHG-P
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Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers
Address of Register (2E) Attribute
Read/WriteValue (2F) &
description
87 (hex)-----Write this address to I/O address port 2E (hex)
twice to unlock the W83627DHG-P.
07 (hex)writeWrite 08 (hex) to select register of watchdog timer.
30 (hex)writeWrite 01 (hex) to enable the function of the watch-
dog timer. Disabled is set as default.
F5 (hex)writeSet 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.
F6 (hex)write0: 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.
F7 (hex)read/writeBit 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”.
AA (hex)-----Write this address to I/O port 2E (hex) to lock the
watchdog timer 2.
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A.1.3 Example Program
1.Enable watchdog timer and set 10 sec. as timeout interval