Advantech AIMB-766 User Manual

User Manual

AIMB-766

Socket LGA 775Core 2 Quad /
Intel Core 2 Duo processor / Intel
Pentium Dual Core / Celeron
1333 MHz FSB Industrial ATX
Motherboard with PCIe/DDR2/
Dual GbE

Copyright

The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2008
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted
in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co.,
Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How­ever, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringe­ments of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.

Acknowledgements

AWARD is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel® Core 2 Quad, Pentium Dual Core and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corpo-

ration.

WinBond is a trademark of Winbond Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

Part No. 2006076600 Edition 1

Printed in China August 2008

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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

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 A dig­ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro­vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera­tion of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. The
user is advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance would void the compliance to FCC regula­tions and therefore, the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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

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

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Memory Compatibility

Brand Size Speed Type ECC Vendor PN Advantech PN Memory

DDR2
533

DDR2
533

DDR2
800

DDR2
667

DDR2
533

DDR2
533

DDR2
533

DDR2
667

DDR2
667

DDR2
667

DDR2
667

DDR2
800

DDR2
667

DDR2
667

DDR2
667

DDR2
800

DDR2
800

DDR2
667

DDR2
800

DDR2 N 78.91G66.420

DDR2 N 78.01G66.420

DDR2 N 78.01G91.404 NA

DDR2 N 78.01G92.420 NA

DDR2 N TS32MLQ64V5M

DDR2 N TS64MLQ64V5J

DDR2 N TS128MLQ64V5J

DDR2 N TS64MLQ64V6J

DDR2 N TS64MLQ64V6J

DDR2 N TS2QNJ23450-6S

DDR2 N TS256MLQ64V6U NA

DDR2 N TS128MLQ64V8J NA

DDR2 N TS256MLQ64V6U NA

DDR2 N NA NA

DDR2 N NA NA

DDR2 N NA NA

DDR2 N NA NA

DDR2 N KVR667D2N5/2G NA

DDR2 N KVR800D2N5/1G NA

Apacer
(RoHS)

Transcend
(RoHS)

Transcend
(RoHS)

DSL

Kingston
(RoHS)

512 MB

1 GB

1 GB

1 GB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

512 MB

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

1 GB

2 GB

1 GB

2 GB

1 GB

2 GB

2 GB

1 GB

96D2­512M533NN­AP

96D2­1G533NN-AP

96D2­256M533NN­TR

96D2­512M533NN­TR1

96D2­1G533NN­TR1

96D2­512M667NN­TR

96D2­512M667NN­TR

96D2­1G667NN-TR

ELPIDA E5108AG­5C-E (64x8)

ELPIDA
E5108AGBG-6E-E
(64x8)

SEC 746 ZCE7
K4T51083QE

ELPIDA
E5108AGBG-6E-E
(64x8)

infineon
HYB18T512160AF3
.7 3VV21710
(32x16)

SEC K4T51083QC
ZCD5 (64X8)

SEC K4T51083QC
ZCD5 (64X8)

SEC K4T51083QC
ZCE6 (64x8)

Micron
5XB32D9DCL
(64x8)

SEC K4T51083QE
ZCE6 (64x8)

Micron 7HE12
D9HNL (128x8)

ProMOS
V59C1512804QBF2
5 (64x8)

SAMSUNG
K4T1G084QA­ZCE6 (128x8)

ELPIDA
E5108AGBG-6E-E
(64x8)

ELPIDA
E5108AGBG-6E-E
(128x8)

ELPIDA
E5108AHSE-8E-E
(64x8)

ELPIDA
E1108ACBG-8E-E
(128x8)

Micron 7KE12
D9HNL (128x8)

ELPIDA
E5108AHSE-8E-E
(64x8)

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Samsung 1 GB

DDR2
800

DDR2 N

AIMB-766 Feature Comparison

LAN/Model AIMB-766G2-00A1E AIMB-766VG-00A1E

Chipset Q35+ICH9DO Q35+ICH9

SATA 6 4

SW RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 None

LAN1 Intel 82556DM Intel 82556DM

LAN2 Intel 82573L None

AMT 3.0 Yes No

Product Warranty (2 years)

Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur­chase.

This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.

Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec­tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out­of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.

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

1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU

speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem
occurs.

2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,

and any helpful information readily available.

3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandize

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:

! AIMB-766 Intel Core 2 Quad/ Core 2 Duo/ Pentium Dual Core/ Celeron proces-

sor based industrial motherboard

! 1 AIMB-766 startup manual
! 1 Driver CD (user's manual is included)
! 1 FDD cable
! 1 Ultra ATA 66/100 HDD cable
! 2 Serial ATA HDD data cable
! 2 Serial ATA HDD power cable
! 2 COM port cable kit (2 to 2, 1 to 1)
! 1 I/O port bracket
! 1 jumper package
! 1 warranty card

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales repre­sentative immediately. We have carefully inspected the AIMB-766 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-766, check it for signs of ship­ping damage. (For example, damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.) If it is damaged or
it fails to meet the specifications, notify our service department or your local sales
representative immediately. Also notify the carrier. Retain the shipping carton and
packing material for inspection by the carrier. After inspection, we will make arrange­ments to repair or replace the unit.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration......................1

1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2

1.2 Features .................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................ 4

1.3.1 System .......................................................................................... 4

1.3.2 Memory ......................................................................................... 4

1.3.3 Input/Output .................................................................................. 5

1.3.4 Ethernet LAN ................................................................................ 5

1.3.5 Industrial Features ........................................................................ 5

1.3.6 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications.............................. 5

1.4 Jumpers and Connectors .......................................................................... 6

Table 1.1: Jumper list .................................................................. 6

Table 1.2: Connectors ................................................................. 6

1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector Locations...................................... 8

Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations............................... 8

Figure 1.2 I/O connectors ............................................................ 8

1.6 AIMB-766 Block Diagram.......................................................................... 9

Figure 1.3 AIMB-766 Block Diagram ........................................... 9

1.7 Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 10

1.8 Jumper Settings ...................................................................................... 11

1.8.1 How to set jumpers ..................................................................... 11

1.8.2 CMOS clear (CMOS1) ................................................................ 11

Table 1.3: CMOS1..................................................................... 11

1.8.3 Watchdog timer output (JWDT1) ................................................ 12

Table 1.4: Watchdog timer output (JWDT1) .............................. 12

Table 1.5: ATX/AT mode selector (PSON1).............................. 12

Table 1.6: COM2 RS-232/422/485 mode selector (JSETCOM2)..

12

1.9 System Memory ...................................................................................... 13

1.9.1 CPU FSB and memory speed..................................................... 13

1.10 Memory Installation Procedures.............................................................. 13

1.11 Cache Memory........................................................................................ 13

1.12 Processor Installation.............................................................................. 14

1.13 PCI Bus Routing Table............................................................................ 15

Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals ....................17

2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 18

2.2 Primary (IDE1) IDE Connector ................................................................ 18

2.3 Floppy Drive Connector (FDD1).............................................................. 19

2.4 Parallel Port (LPT1)................................................................................. 20

2.5 USB Ports (LAN1_USB12, LAN2_USB34, USB56, USB78, USB910 &

USB1112)................................................................................................ 21

2.6 VGA Connector (VGA1) .......................................................................... 22

2.7 Serial Ports (COM1, COM2, COM3 & COM4) ........................................ 23

2.8 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) .................................... 24

2.9 External Keyboard & Mouse (KBMS2).................................................... 25

2.10 CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN1)............................................................ 26

2.11 System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1 and SYSFAN2) .............................. 27

2.12 Front Panel Connectors (JFP1, JFP2 & JFP3) ....................................... 28

2.12.1 Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3) ...................................... 28

Table 2.1: PS/2 or ATX power supply LED status.................... 28

2.12.2 External Speaker (JFP2 pins 1, 3, 5 & 7).................................... 28

2.12.3 HDD LED Connector (JFP2 pins 2 & 4) ...................................... 29

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2.12.4 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1 pins 1 & 2) .................................. 29

2.12.5 Reset Connector (JFP1 pins 3 & 4) ............................................ 29

2.13 Line Out, Mic In Connector (AUDIO1) .................................................... 30

2.14 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1)................................................... 31

2.15 Case Open Connector (JCASE1) ........................................................... 32

2.16 Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector (LAN_LED1)................................ 33

Table 2.2: Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector ...................... 33

2.17 Serial ATA Interface (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5 & SATA6)

34

2.18 PCI Slots (PCI 1 ~ PCI 4)........................................................................ 35

2.19 PCIe x16 Expansion Slot (PCIEX16_1) .................................................. 36

2.20 PCIEX1_1 ............................................................................................... 37

2.21 PCIEX1_2 ............................................................................................... 38

2.22 Auxiliary 4-pin power connector (ATX1) ................................................. 39

2.23 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM_SLOT) ................................................... 39

2.24 SPI Flash connector(SPI_CN1) .............................................................. 39

Chapter 3 BIOS Operation ................................. 41

Figure 3.1 Setup program initial screen..................................... 42

3.1 Entering Setup ........................................................................................ 43

Figure 3.2 Press Del to run Setup ............................................. 43

3.2 Main Setup.............................................................................................. 44

Figure 3.3 Main setup screen .................................................... 44

3.2.1 System time / System date ......................................................... 44

3.3 Advanced BIOS Features Setup............................................................. 45

Figure 3.4 Advanced BIOS features setup screen .................... 45

3.3.1 CPU Configuration...................................................................... 46

Figure 3.5 CPU Configuration Setting ....................................... 46

3.3.2 IDE Configuration ....................................................................... 47

Figure 3.6 IDE Configuration ..................................................... 47

3.3.3 Super I/O Configuration .............................................................. 48

Figure 3.7 Super I/O Configuration............................................ 48

3.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration .................................................. 49

Figure 3.8 Hardware health configuration ................................. 49

3.4 ACPI Settings.......................................................................................... 50

Figure 3.9 ACPI Settings ........................................................... 50

Figure 3.10General ACPI Configuration ..................................... 50

3.4.1 General ACPI Configuration ....................................................... 51

Figure 3.11Advanced ACPI Configuration.................................. 51

3.4.2 Advanced ACPI Configuration .................................................... 51

Figure 3.12South Bridge ACPI Configuration ............................. 52

3.4.3 South Bridge ACPI Configuration ............................................... 52

3.5 APM Configuration.................................................................................. 53

Figure 3.13APM Configuration ................................................... 53

Figure 3.14Configure Remote Access type and parameters...... 54

3.6 Configure Remote Access Type and parameters .................................. 54

3.7 Trusted Computing ................................................................................. 55

Figure 3.15Trusted Computing ................................................... 55

3.8 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings ................................................................... 56

Figure 3.16PCI/PNP Setup (top) ................................................ 56

3.8.1 Clear NVRAM ............................................................................. 56

3.8.2 Plug and Play O/S ...................................................................... 56

3.8.3 PCI Latency Timer ...................................................................... 56

3.9 Boot Settings........................................................................................... 57

Figure 3.17Boot Setup Utility ...................................................... 57

Figure 3.18Boot Setting Configuration ....................................... 57

3.9.1 Boot settings Configuration......................................................... 58

3.10 Security Setup......................................................................................... 58

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Figure 3.19Password Configuration ........................................... 58

3.11 Advanced Chipset Settings ..................................................................... 59

Figure 3.20Advanced Chipset Settings ...................................... 59

Figure 3.21 North Bridge Configuration...................................... 59

3.11.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration ............................................ 60

Figure 3.22Video function configuration ..................................... 60

Figure 3.23South Bridge Configuration ...................................... 61

3.11.2 South Bridge Chipset Configuration............................................ 61

Figure 3.24South Bridge Chipset Configuration ......................... 62

3.11.3 ME Subsystem Configuration ..................................................... 62

3.12 Exit Option............................................................................................... 63

Figure 3.25Exit Option................................................................ 63

3.12.1 Save Changes and Exit .............................................................. 63

3.12.2 Discard Changes and Exit .......................................................... 63

3.12.3 Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................ 64

3.12.4 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .............................................................. 64

Chapter 4 Chipset Software Installation Utility 65

4.1 Before you begin ..................................................................................... 66

4.2 Introduction ............................................................................................. 66

4.3 Windows XP Driver Setup....................................................................... 67

Chapter 5 VGA Setup..........................................69

5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 70

5.2 Windows Vista/XP/2000 Driver Setup..................................................... 70

Chapter 6 LAN Configuration.............................71

6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 72

6.2 Features .................................................................................................. 72

6.3 Installation ............................................................................................... 72

6.4 Win XP Driver Setup (LAN)..................................................................... 73

Chapter 7 AMT Setup..........................................75

7.1 Intel AMT Overview................................................................................. 76

7.2 Windows XP Intel ME (Management Engine) Interface Setup................ 76

7.3 Windows XP AMT ME Driver Setup ........................................................ 79

Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer..83

A.1 Watchdog timer overview........................................................................ 84

A.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................................................... 84

Table A.1: Watchdog timer registers.......................................... 86

A.2.1 Example Programs ..................................................................... 86

Appendix B I/O Pin Assignments..........................91

B.1 IDE Hard Drive Connector (IDE1) ........................................................... 92

Table B.1: IDE hard drive connector (IDE1) .............................. 92

B.2 Floppy Drive Connector (FDD1).............................................................. 93

Table B.2: Floppy drive connector (FDD1) ................................ 93

B.3 Parallel Port (LPT1)................................................................................. 94

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Table B.3: Parallel Port (LPT1).................................................. 94

B.4 USB Header (USB56, USB78, USB910 & USB1112) ............................ 94

Table B.4: USB Header (USB56,USB78,USB910).................... 94

B.5 VGA Connector (VGA1).......................................................................... 95

Table B.5: VGA Connector (VGA1) ........................................... 95

B.6 RS-232 Interface (COM1, COM2, COM3 & COM4) ............................... 95

Table B.6: RS-232 Interface (COM1) ........................................ 95

B.7 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1).................................... 96

Table B.7: Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) .............. 96

B.8 External Keyboard Connector (KBMS2) ................................................. 96

Table B.8: External Keyboard Connector (KBMS2)................... 96

B.9 Infrared (IR) connector (JIR1) ................................................................. 97

Table B.9: Infrared Connector (JIR1)......................................... 97

B.10 CPU/System Fan Power Connector (SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2) .................. 97

Table B.10:Fan Power Connector (SYSFAN1/CHAFAN1)......... 97

B.11 Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3) .................................................. 97

Table B.11:Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3) ................... 97

B.12 External Speaker Connector (JFP2) ....................................................... 98

Table B.12:External Speaker Connector (JFP2) ........................ 98

B.13 Reset Connector (JFP1) ......................................................................... 98

Table B.13:Reset Connector (JFP1)........................................... 98

B.14 HDD LED Connector (JFP2)................................................................... 98

Table B.14:HDD LED Connector (JFP2) .................................... 98

B.15 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1) ............................................................... 99

Table B.15:ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1) ................................ 99

B.16 H/W Monitor Alarm (JOBS1)................................................................... 99

Table B.16:H/W Monitor Alarm (JOBS1) .................................... 99

B.17 SM Bus Connector (JFP2) ...................................................................... 99

Table B.17:SM Bus Connector (JFP2) ....................................... 99

B.18 USB/LAN ports (LAN1_USB12 and LAN2_USB34) ............................. 100

Table B.18:USB Port ................................................................ 100

Table B.19:Giga LAN 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 port ............ 100

B.19 Line Out, Mic IN Connector (AUDIO1) .................................................. 100

B.20 Audio Input from CD-ROM (CDIN1)...................................................... 101

Table B.20:Audio Input from CD-ROM ..................................... 101

B.21 Front Panel Audio Connector (FP AUDIO; FAUDIO1).......................... 101

Table B.21:Audio Connector (FP AUDIO; FAUDIO1)............... 101

B.22 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1)................................................. 101

Table B.22:8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1) .................. 101

B.23 Case Open Connector (JCASE1) ......................................................... 102

Table B.23:Case Open Connector (JCASE1)........................... 102

B.24 Front Panel LAN LED Connector (LAN_LED1) .................................... 102

Table B.24:LAN LED Connector (LANLED1) ........................... 102

B.25 SPI_CN1: SPI fresh card pin connector................................................ 103

Table B.25:SPI_CN1:SPI fresh card pin connector .................. 103

B.26 TPM_SLOT1: TPM module connector .................................................. 103

Table B.26:TPM_SLOT1:TPM module connector .................... 103

B.27 System I/O Ports................................................................................... 104

Table B.27:System I/O ports..................................................... 104

B.28 DMA Channel Assignments .................................................................. 104

Table B.28:DMA channel assignments..................................... 104

B.29 Interrupt Assignments ........................................................................... 105

Table B.29:Interrupt assignments............................................. 105

B.30 1st MB Memory Map............................................................................. 105

Table B.30:1st MB memory map .............................................. 105

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Chapter 1

1 Hardware

Configuration

1.1 Introduction

The AIMB-766 is the most advanced Intel Q35 product for industrial applications that
require high-performance computing. The motherboard supports Intel Core 2 Duo /
Core 2 Quad / Pentium Dual Core / Celeron processors with 800/1066/1333 MHz
front side bus and DDR2 667/ 800 MHz memory up to 8 GB.

The AIMB-766 incorporates the Intel Q35 chipset to offer cost-effective integrated
graphics. The Q35 chipset uses the Intel Extreme Graphics architecture (GMA 3100)
to maximize VGA performance and share up to 256 MB of system memory. When
higher graphics performance is needed, the AIMB-766 provides a mainstream PCIe
x16 expansion slot for add-on graphic cards. In addition, the AIMB-766 has a single/
dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN via a dedicated PCIe x1 bus, which offers bandwidth of up
to 500 MB/s, eliminating network bottlenecks. High reliability and outstanding perfor­mance make the AIMB-766 the idea platform for industrial networking applications.

By using the Intel ICH9 DO chipset, the AIMB-766 offers four 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI
slots; two PCIe x1 slot, one PCIe x16 slot and a variety of features such as 6 on­board SATA II interfaces (bandwidth = 300 MB/s) with software for RAID 0, 1, 10 and
5; 12 USB 2.0 connections; 1 ATA 100/66/33 port; and HD Audio. These powerful I/O
capabilities ensure even more reliable data storage capabilities and high-speed I/O
peripheral connectivity.

The AIMB-766 also adopts Advantech’s unique patented “Sleep Mode Control Cir­cuit” for AT Power Mode.

With all the excellent features and outstanding performance, the AIMB-766 is defi­nitely the ideal platform for today’s industrial applications.

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1.2 Features

! PCIe architecture: The Intel Q35 and ICH9 DO (or ICH9) PCIe chipset sup-

ports 1 PCIe x16 slot, 2 PCIe x1 slot and a PCIe x1 link for the Gigabit LAN.

! High Performance I/O Capability: Dual/single Gigabit LAN via PCIe x1 bus, 4

PCI 32-bit/33MHz PCI slots, 6 SATA2 connectors and 12 USB 2.0 ports.

! Standard ATX form factor with industrial features: AIMB-766 provides indus-

trial features like long product life, reliable operation under wide temperature
range, watchdog timer, CMOS backup functions, etc.

! BIOS CMOS backup and restore: When BIOS CMOS setup has been com-

pleted, data in the CMOS RAM is automatically backed up to the Flash ROM.
This is particularly useful in harsh environments which may cause setup data
loss such as battery failure. Upon such an error occurring, the BIOS will check
the data, and automatically restore the original data for booting.

! Automatically power on after power failure: It is often required to have an

unattended system come back to operation when power resumes after a power
failure. Advantech’s industrial motherboard allows users to set the system to
power on automatically without pushing the power on button.

! Active Management Technology 3.0: The hardware and firmware base solu-

tion (ICH9 DO only, for AIMB-766G2-00A1E sku only) is powered by the system
auxiliary power plane to remotely monitor networked systems. Intel AMT stores
hardware and software information in non-volatile memory. Built-in management
provides out-of-band management capabilities, allowing remote discoverery
and repair of systems after OS failures or when a system is powered down.
Alert and event logging features detect problems and quickly reduce downtime,
pro-actively blocking incoming threats, containing infected clients before they
impact the network, and proactively notifying the user when critical software
agents are removed.

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1.3 Specifications

1.3.1 System

! CPU: Intel LGA 775 Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron up

to 2.83/3.16/2.2/2.0 GHz, FSB 800/1066/1333 MHz. Advantech also certifies
several optional high-performance CPU coolers for high-speed CPUs in 2U
chassis or in high-temperature environments

Note! Advantech certifies two LGA775 CPU cooler solutions. Both coolers are

capable of keeping the temperature of 95W-thermal-spec CPUs within
specification under environmental temperatures of 55
sis or 40

1750000334: LGA 775 CPU Cooler for 4U, 5U, and 7U chassis.

1750001661: LGA 775 CPU Cooler for 2U chassis and wall-mount
chassis.

! L2 Cache: CPU has one of the following built-in full-speed L2 caches

! BIOS: AMI 32 Mbit SPI
! System Chipset: Intel Q35 with ICH9DO
! SATA hard disk drive interface: Six on-board SATA2 connectors support

Advanced Host controller interface (AHCI) technology and have data transmis­sion rates up to 300 MB/s

! One on-board IDE connector: Supports PIO mode 4 (16.67 MB/s) and ATA

33/66/100 (33/66/100 MB/s) BIOS enabled/disabled.

! Floppy disk drive interface: Supports one floppy disk drive, 5 1/4" (360 KB

and 1.2 MB) or 3 1/2" (720 KB, 1.44 MB). BIOS enable/disable

°C with a chassis.

12/6 MB for Core 2 Quad
4/2 MB for Core 2 Duo

1 MB for Pentium® Dual Core

512 KB for Celeron®

°C without a chas-

1.3.2 Memory

! RAM: Up to 8 GB in four 240-pin DIMM sockets. Supports dual-channel DDR2

667/800 SDRAM

Note! 1. A 64-bit OS may not fully detect 8 GB of RAM when 8 GB is

installed.

2. A 32-bit OS may not fully detect 4 GB of RAM when 4 GB is

installed.

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1.3.3 Input/Output

! PCIe slots: 1 PCIe x16 expansion slot and 2 PCIe x1 expansion slot
! PCI Bus: 4 PCI slots, 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI 2.2 compliant
! Enhanced parallel port: Configured to LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, or disabled. Stan-

dard DB-25 female connector provided. Supports EPP/SPP/ECP

! Serial ports: Four serial ports, one of RS-232/422/485 and three of RS-232.

DB-9 connector located in rear panel is RS-232

! Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector: Two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors are

located on the mounting bracket for easy connection to a PS/2 keyboard and
mouse

! USB port: Supports up to 12 USB 2.0 ports with transmission rates up to 480

Mbps

1.3.4 Ethernet LAN

! Supports single/dual 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port(s) via PCIe x1 bus

which provides a 500 MB/s data transmission rate.

! Interface: 10/100/1000Base-T
! Controller: LAN1: Intel 82766DM, LAN2: Intel 82573L

1.3.5 Industrial Features

Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration

! Watchdog timer: Can generate a system reset or NC. The watchdog timer is

programmable, with each unit equal to one second or one minute (255 levels)

1.3.6 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications

! Operating temperature: 0 ~ 55°C (32 ~ 131° F, Depending on CPU)
! Storage temperature: -20 ~ 70° C (-4 ~ 158° F)
! Humidity: 5 ~ 95% non-condensing
! Power supply voltage: +3 . 3 V, + 5 V, ± 1 2 V, 5 V

! Power consumption:

Maximum: +5 V at 3.58 A, +3.3 V at 2.86 A, +12 V at 3.52 A, +5 Vsb at 0.74 A,

-12 V at 0.02 A (Intel Core 2 Quad9300 2.5 GHz (1333 MHz FSB), 4 x 1 GB
DDR2 800 SDRAM)

! Board size: 304.8 x 228.6 mm (12" x 9.6")
! Board weight: 0.5 kg (1.68 lb)

sb

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1.4 Jumpers and Connectors

Connectors on the AIMB-766 motherboard link it to external devices such as hard
disk drives and a keyboard. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that are
used to configure your system for your application.

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

Table 1.1: Jumper list

Label Function

CMOS1 CMOS

JWDT1 Watchdog reset

PSON1 AT(1-2) / ATX(2-3)

JSETCOM2 COM2 RS-232/422/485 jumper setting

Table 1.2: Connectors

Label Function

IDE1 Primary IDE connector (one channel)

FDD1 FDD connector

LPT1 Parallel port, parallel port x 1, supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode

LAN1_USB12 LAN1 / USB port 1, 2

LAN2_USB34 LAN2 / USB port 3, 4

VGA1 VGA connector

COM1 Serial port: COM1; RS-232 (DB-9 connector)

COM2~4 COM2;RS-232/422/485, COM3~COM4;RS-232

KBMS1 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector

KBMS2 External keyboard connector (6-pin)

JIR1 Infrared connector

Keyboard lock and power LED

Suspend: fast flash (ATX/AT)

JFP3

JFP2 External speaker / SATA HDD LED connector / SM Bus connector

JFP1 Power switch / reset connector

JCASE1 Case open

VOLT1 Voltage display

JOBS1

CPUFAN1 CPU fan connector (4-pin)

SYSFAN1 System fan connector (4-pin)

SYSFAN2 System fan connector (4-pin)

LANLED1 LAN1/2 LED extension connector

AUDIO1 Audio connector

FPAUO1 HD audio front panel pin header

USB56 USB port 5, 6

System On: on (ATX/AT)

System Off: off (AT)

System Off: slow flash (ATX)

HW monitor

Close: enable OBS alarm

Open: disable OBS alarm

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Table 1.2: Connectors

Label Function

USB78 USB port 7, 8

USB910 USB port 9, 10

USB1112 USB port 11,12

SATA1 Serial ATA1

SATA2 Serial ATA2

SATA3 Serial ATA3

SATA4 Serial ATA4

SATA5 Serial ATA5

SATA6 Serial ATA6

ATX1 ATX 12 V auxiliary power connector (for CPU)

ATX2 ATX 24-pin main power connector (for system)

PCIEX16_1 PCIe x16 slot 1

PCIEx1_1/PCIEx1_2 PCIe x 1 slot1, PCIe x 1 slot2

PCI1 PCI slot 1

PCI2 PCI slot 2

PCI3 PCI slot 3

PCI4 PCI slot 4

DIMMA1 Channel A DIMM1

DIMMA2 Channel A DIMM2

DIMMB1 Channel B DIMM1

DIMMB2 Channel B DIMM2

SPI_CN1 Update BIOS pin header

TPM_SLOT1 TPM2.0 Module connector

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1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector

Locations

Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations

Figure 1.2 I/O connectors

JFP3

JFP2

JFP1

JWDT1

JOBS1

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1.6 AIMB-766 Block Diagram

Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration

Figure 1.3 AIMB-766 Block Diagram

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1.7 Safety Precautions

Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis when-

ever 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 static
electric charges. 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 cir-

cuit. 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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1.8 Jumper Settings

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

1.8.1 How to set jumpers

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

1.8.2 CMOS clear (CMOS1)

The AIMB-766 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 1 Hardware Configuration

Table 1.3: CMOS1

Function Jumper Setting

* Keep CMOS data

Clear CMOS data

* default setting

1-2 closed

2-3 closed

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1.8.3 Watchdog timer output (JWDT1)

The AIMB-766 contains a watchdog timer that will reset the CPU. This feature means
the AIMB-766 will recover from a software failure or an EMI problem. The
JSETCOM2 jumper settings control the outcome of what the computer will do in the
event the watchdog timer is tripped.

Table 1.4: Watchdog timer output (JWDT1)

Function Jumper Setting

NC

* Reset

* default setting

1-2 closed

2-3 closed

Note! The interrupt output of the watchdog timer is a low level signal. It will be

held low until the watchdog timer is reset.

Table 1.5: ATX/AT mode selector (PSON1)

Function Jumper Setting

AT Mode

1-2 closed

* ATX Mode

* default setting

2-3 closed

Table 1.6: COM2 RS-232/422/485 mode selector (JSETCOM2)

Use JSETCOM2 to select the RS-232/422/485 mode for COM2. The default setting is RS-

232.

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1.9 System Memory

The AIMB-766 has four sockets for 240-pin dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) in
two memory channels.

All these sockets use 1.8 V unbuffered double data rate synchronous DRAMs (DDR
SDRAM). They are available in capacities of 256, 512 1024 and 2048 MB. The sock­ets can be filled in any combination with DIMMs of any size, giving a total memory
size between 256 MB and 8 GB.

1.9.1 CPU FSB and memory speed

The AIMB-766 can accept DDR2 SDRAM memory chips without parity. Also note that
the AIMB-766 accepts DDR2 667/800 MHz SDRAM, and DDR2 SDRAM. The AIMB­766 does not support ECC (error checking and correction).

1.10 Memory Installation Procedures

To install DIMMs, first make sure the two handles of the DIMM socket are in the
“open” position. i.e. The handles lean outward. Slowly slide the DIMM module along
the plastic guides on both ends of the socket, and then press the DIMM module right
down into the socket, until you hear a click. This is when the two handles have auto­matically locked the memory module into the correct position of the DIMM socket. To
remove the memory module, just push both handles outward, and the memory mod­ule will be ejected by the mechanism in the socket.

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1.11 Cache Memory

The AIMB-766 supports a CPU with one of the following built-in full speed L2 caches:

6 MB for Core 2 Quad

4 MB for Core 2 Duo
1 MB for Pentium® Dual Core

512 KB for Celeron® D

The built-in second-level cache in the processor yields much higher performance
than conventional external cache memories.

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1.12 Processor Installation

The AIMB-766 is designed for Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium dual-core,
Celeron D processors.

1. Pull the bar besides the CPU socket outward and lift it.

2. Align the triangular marking on the processor with the cut edge of the socket.

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3. Put back the socket cap and press down the bar to fix it.

1.13 PCI Bus Routing Table

Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration

AD
PCI slot INT

ABD DA

BCA AB

CDB BC

D ACCD

PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4

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Chapter 2

2 Connecting

Peripherals

2.1 Introduction

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

2.2 Primary (IDE1) IDE Connector

You can attach up to one IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive to the AIMB-766’s
built-in controller.

Wire number 1 on the cable is red or blue and the other wires are gray. Connect one
end to connector IDE1 on the motherboard. Make sure that the red/blue wire corre­sponds to pin 1 on the connector (in the upper right hand corner).

Connect the hard drive to the other end of the cable. Wire 1 on the cable should also
connect to pin 1 on the hard drive connector, which is labeled on the drive circuit
board. Check the documentation that came with the drive for more information.

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2.3 Floppy Drive Connector (FDD1)

Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals

You can attach up to two floppy disk drives to the AIMB-766’s onboard controller. You
can use 3.5" (720 KB, 1.44 MB) drives.

The motherboard comes with a 34-pin daisy-chain drive connector cable. On one end
of the cable is a 34-pin flat-cable connector. On the other end are two 34-pin flat­cable connectors (usually used for 3.5" drives). The connector on the end (after the
twist in the cable) connects to the A: floppy drive. The connector in the middle con­nects to the B: floppy drive.

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2.4 Parallel Port (LPT1)

The parallel port is normally used to connect the motherboard to a printer.

The AIMB-766 includes an onboard parallel port, accessed through a 26-pin flat­cable connector, LPT1.

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2.5 USB Ports (LAN1_USB12, LAN2_USB34, USB56,

USB78, USB910 & USB1112)

These ports support Plug & Play and hot swapping for up to 127 external devices.
The USB ports comply with USB Specification Rev. 2.0. Transmission rates of up to
480 Mbps and fuse protection are supported. The USB interface can be disabled in
the system BIOS setup.

The AIMB-766 is equipped with one or two high-performance 1000 Mbps Ethernet
LANs. They are supported by all major network operating systems. The RJ-45 jacks
on the rear plate provide convenient or 1000Base-T operation.

Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals

LAN1_USB12 LAN2_USB34

USB56 USB78

USB910 USB1112

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2.6 VGA Connector (VGA1)

5

10 6

15

1

11

The AIMB-766 includes a VGA interface that can drive conventional CRT displays.
VGA1 is a standard 15-pin D-SUB connector commonly used for VGA. Pin assign­ments for CRT connector VGA1 are detailed in Appendix B.

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2.7 Serial Ports (COM1, COM2, COM3 & COM4)

COM1

Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals

COM2

COM3 COM4

The AIMB-766 offers two serial ports (one on the rear panel and one onboard). JP1 is
used to select the RS 232/422/485 mode for COM2. These ports can connect to a
serial mouse, printer or 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
are having problems with a serial device, be sure to check the pin assignments for
the connector.

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2.8 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1)

Two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors (KBMS1) on the rear panel of the motherboard pro­vide PS/2 keyboard and mouse connections.

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2.9 External Keyboard & Mouse (KBMS2)

Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals

There is also an extra onboard external keyboard and mouse connector on the moth­erboard. This gives system integrators greater flexibility in designing their systems.

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2.10 CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN1)

If a fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans that draw up to 500 mA (6 W).

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2.11 System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1 and

SYSFAN2)

SYSFAN1

Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals

SYSFAN2

If a fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans that draw up to 500 mA (6 W).

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2.12 Front Panel Connectors (JFP1, JFP2 & JFP3)

There are several external switches and LEDs to monitor and control the AIMB-766.

JFP3

JFP2

JFP1

2.12.1 Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3)

JFP3 is a 5-pin connector for the power LED. Refer to Appendix B for detailed infor­mation on the pin assignments. If a PS/2 or ATX power supply is used, the system’s
power LED status will be as indicated as follows.

Table 2.1: PS/2 or ATX power supply LED status

Power mode LED (PS/2 power) LED (ATX power)

System On On On

System Suspend Fast flashes Fast flashes

System Off Off Slow flashes

2.12.2 External Speaker (JFP2 pins 1, 3, 5 & 7)

JFP2 is a 8-pin connector for an external speaker. The AIMB-766 provides an
onboard buzzer as an alternative. To enable the buzzer, set pins 5-7 as closed.

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2.12.3 HDD LED Connector (JFP2 pins 2 & 4)

You can connect an LED to connector JFP2 to indicate when the HDD is active.

2.12.4 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1 pins 1 & 2)

If your computer case is equipped with an ATX power supply, you should connect the
power on/off button on your computer case to pins 1 and 2 of JFP1. This connection
enables you to turn your computer on and off.

2.12.5 Reset Connector (JFP1 pins 3 & 4)

Many computer cases offer the convenience of a reset button.

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2.13 Line Out, Mic In Connector (AUDIO1)

Line Out

MIC In

Line Out can be connected to external audio devices like speakers or headphones.
Mic In can be connected to a microphone.

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2.14 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1)

Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals

VOLT1 connects to the alarm board of Advantech chassis. These alarm boards give
warnings if a power supply or fan fails; if the chassis overheats; or if the backplane
malfunctions.

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2.15 Case Open Connector (JCASE1)

JCASE1 is for chassis with a case open sensor. The buzzer on the motherboard
sounds if the case is opened.

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2.16 Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector

(LAN_LED1)

Table 2.2: Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector

LAN Mode Indicator

G-LAN Link ON Green ON

G-LAN Active Green Flash

G-LAN Link Off Green OFF

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2.17 Serial ATA Interface (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3,

SATA4, SATA5 & SATA6)

In addition to the IDE interface, the AIMB-766 features a high performance serial ATA
interface (up to 300 MB/s) which eases cabling to hard drives with thin and long
cables. AIMB-766VG-00A1E sku only support 4 SATA connectors.

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2.18 PCI Slots (PCI 1 ~ PCI 4)

Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals

The AIMB-766 provides four 32-bit / 33 MHz PCI slots.

Note! 64-bit PCI or PCI-X expansion cards installed in the PCI 2 slots will not

fit because of the south bridge heat sink. If you want to use 64-bit PCI or
PCI-X expansion cards, please install them in the PCI 1, PCI 3 or PCI 4 .

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2.19 PCIe x16 Expansion Slot (PCIEX16_1)

The AIMB-766 provides a PCIe x16 slot for users to install add-on VGA cards when
their applications require higher graphics performance than the onboard graphics
controller can provide.

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2.20 PCIEX1_1

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2.21 PCIEX1_2

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2.22 Auxiliary 4-pin power connector (ATX1)

To ensure the enough power is supplied to the motherboard, one auxiliary 4-pin
power connector is available on the AIMB-766. ATX1 must be used to provide suffi­cient 12 V power to ensure the stable operation of the system.

Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals

2.23 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM_SLOT)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. TPM system also helps
enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
The order part number of TPM module is 9680004525.

2.24 SPI Flash connector(SPI_CN1)

SPI flash card pin header which can flash BIOS while AIMB-766 can not be power on
and ensures platform integrity.

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Chapter 3

3 BIOS Operation

AMIBIOS has been integrated into many motherboards for over a decade. In the
past, people often referred to the AMIBIOS setup menu as BIOS, BIOS setup or
CMOS setup.

With the AMIBIOS 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 the special features on or off. This chapter describes the
basic navigation of the AIMB-766 setup screens.

Figure 3.1 Setup program initial screen

AMI’s 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 up CMOS
so it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

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3.1 Entering Setup

Turn on the computer and check for the “patch” code. If there is a number assigned to
the patch code, it means that the BIOS supports your CPU. If there is no number
assigned to the patch code, please contact an Advantech application engineer to
obtain an up-to-date patch code file. This will ensure that your CPU’s system status is
valid. After ensuring that you have a number assigned to the patch code, press
<DEL> and you will immediately be allowed to enter Setup.

Chapter 3 BIOS Operation

Figure 3.2 Press Del to run Setup

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3.2 Main Setup

When you first enter the BIOS Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You
can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. There are two
Main Setup options. They are described in this section. The Main BIOS Setup screen
is shown below.

Figure 3.3 Main setup screen

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 be. 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 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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3.3 Advanced BIOS Features Setup

Select the Advanced tab from the AIMB-766 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
screens are shown below. The sub menus are described on the following pages.

Chapter 3 BIOS Operation

Figure 3.4 Advanced BIOS features setup screen

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3.3.1 CPU Configuration

Figure 3.5 CPU Configuration Setting

Ration CMOS Setting

Sets the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB Frequency.

Hardware Prefetcher

Hardware Prefetcher is a technique that fetches instructions and/or data from mem­ory into the CPU cache memory well before the CPU needs it, so that it can improve
the load-to-use latency. You may choose to enable or disable it.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

The Adjacent Cache-Line Prefetch mechanism, like automatic hardware prefetch,
operates without programmer intervention. When enabled through the BIOS, two 64­byte cache lines are fetched into a 128-byte sector, regardless of whether the addi­tional cache line has been requested or not. You may choose to enable or disable it.

Max CPUID Value Limit

This is disabled for Windows XP.

Execute Disable Bit

This item specifies the Execute Disable Bit Feature. The settings are Enabled and
Disabled. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is Enabled. If Disabled is
selected, the BIOS forces the XD feature flag to always return to 0.

PECI

You may choose to disable or enable the Platform Environment Control Interface
function.

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3.3.2 IDE Configuration

Chapter 3 BIOS Operation

Figure 3.6 IDE Configuration

SATA Configuration

This can be configured as Disabled or Enhanced.

Configure SATA as

This can be configured as IDE, RAID or AHCI. RAID will be activated by the ICH9DO
only.

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3.3.3 Super I/O Configuration

Figure 3.7 Super I/O Configuration

Parallel Port Address

This configures parallel port base addresses. The following options are also avail­able:

! Parallel Port Mode
! Parallel Port IRQ

Serial Port1 Address

This option configures serial port 1 base addresses.

Serial Port2 Address

This option configures serial port 2 base addresses.

Serial port2 Mode

This option configures serial port 2 mode.

Serial Port 3/4 Address

This option configures serial port 3/4 base addresses.

Serial Port 3/4 IRQ

This option configures serial port 3/4 base IRQ.

OnBoard Floppy Controller

This option allows the BIOS to Enable or Disable the floppy controller.

Floppy A

Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system. We suggest you

disable the floppy while installing Windows Vista without a floppy drive.

Floppy B

Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system.

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3.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration

Chapter 3 BIOS Operation

Figure 3.8 Hardware health configuration

Chassis Intrusion

Enable/Disable the Chassis Intrusion monitoring function. When the case is opened,
the buzzer beeps.

CPU Warning Temperature

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

ACPI Shutdown Temperature

The system will shut down automatically under OS with ACPI mode, when the CPU
temperature is over the selected setting.

Hardware health event monitoring

When the Hardware Health Function is enabled, the BIOS will display hardware
health information.

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3.4 ACPI Settings

Figure 3.9 ACPI Settings

Figure 3.10 General ACPI Configuration

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3.4.1 General ACPI Configuration

Suspend mode

Select the ACPI state used for system suspend.

Chapter 3 BIOS Operation

Figure 3.11 Advanced ACPI Configuration

3.4.2 Advanced ACPI Configuration

ACPI APIC support

Include APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list.

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Figure 3.12 South Bridge ACPI Configuration

3.4.3 South Bridge ACPI Configuration

Energy Lake Feature

Allows you to configure Intel's Energy lake power management technology.

APIC ACPI SCI IRQ

Enable/Disable APIC ACPI SCI IRQ.

USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4

Enable/Disable USB Device Wakeup from S3/S4.

High Performance Event Timer

Enable/Disable High performance Event timer.

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3.5 APM Configuration

Chapter 3 BIOS Operation

Figure 3.13 APM Configuration

Power Management/APM

Enable or disable APM.

Power Button Mode

Power on, off or enter suspend mode when the power button is pressed. The follow­ing options are also available.

Power type

Under ACPI mode, select AT or ATX power type.

Restore on AC power Loss

Use this to set up the system after power failure. The "off" setting keeps the system
powered off after power failure, the "On" setting boots up the system after failure, and
the "former-STs" returns the system to the status before power failure.

Throttle Slow Clock Ratio

Select the Duty Cycle in Throttle mode.

! Resume On Ring: Disable/Enable RI wake event.
! Resume On LAN: Disable/Enable LAN PME wake event.
! Resume On RTC Alarm: Disable/Enable RTC wake event.

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Figure 3.14 Configure Remote Access type and parameters

3.6 Configure Remote Access Type and parameters

Remote Access

You can disable or enable the BIOS remote access feature here. This function is
used to redirect the console from the serial port. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default
setting is Disabled.

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3.7 Trusted Computing

This item allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) features
Select Enable/Disable (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS

Chapter 3 BIOS Operation

Figure 3.15 Trusted Computing

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3.8 Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

Select the PCI/PnP tab from the AIMB-766 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.

3.8.1 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.

3.8.2 Plug and Play O/S

Set this value to allow the system to modify the settings for Plug and Play operating
system support. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is No.

3.8.3 PCI Latency Timer

Use this to adjust the PCI Latency Timer. This option sets the latency of all PCI
devices on the PCI bus. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is 64.

Figure 3.16 PCI/PNP Setup (top)

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3.9 Boot Settings

Chapter 3 BIOS Operation

Figure 3.17 Boot Setup Utility

Figure 3.18 Boot Setting Configuration

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3.9.1 Boot settings Configuration

The following options are available:

! Quick Boot: Allows the 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.

! Add On ROM Display Mode: Set display mode for option ROM.
! Bootup Num-Lock: Select the Power-on state for Numlock.
! PS/2 Mouse Support: Selects 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

3.10 Security Setup

Figure 3.19 Password Configuration

Select Security Setup from the AIMB-766 Setup main BIOS setup menu. All Security
Setup options, such as password protection and virus protection are described in this
section. To access the sub menu for the following items, select the item and press
<Enter>:

! Change Supervisor Password
! 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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3.11 Advanced Chipset Settings

Chapter 3 BIOS Operation

Figure 3.20 Advanced Chipset Settings

Figure 3.21 North Bridge Configuration

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3.11.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration

The following options are available:

! Boots Graphic Adapter Priority: 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.

Figure 3.22 Video function configuration

DVMT model select

Displays the active system memory mode.

DVMT / FIXED Memory

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

Boot display device

Select boot display device at post stage.

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Chapter 3 BIOS Operation

Figure 3.23 South Bridge Configuration

3.11.2 South Bridge Chipset Configuration

The following options are available:

! USB Functions: Disabled, 2 USB Ports, 4 USB Ports, 6 USB Ports or 8 USB

Ports.

! USB Port Configure
! 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.
! LAN2 Controller: Enables or disables the LAN2 controller.
! LAN2 option ROM:
! HDA Controller: Enables or disables the HDA controller.
! SMBUS Controller: Enables or disables the SMBUS controller.
! ME subsystem configuration.

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Figure 3.24 South Bridge Chipset Configuration

3.11.3 ME Subsystem Configuration

ME-HECI:Enable/disable ME-H

ME-IDER:Enable/disable ME-IDER

ME-KT: Enable/Disable ME-KT

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3.12 Exit Option

Chapter 3 BIOS Operation

Figure 3.25 Exit Option

3.12.1 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 Exit Saving Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

The following message appears:
Save Configuration Changes and Exit Now?
[Ok] [Cancel]

2. Select Ok or cancel.

3.12.2 Discard Changes and Exit

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

1. Select Exit Discarding Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The fol-

lowing message appears:
Discard Changes and Exit Setup Now?
[Ok] [Cancel]

2. Select Ok to discard changes and exit.

Discard Changes

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

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3.12.3 Load Optimal Defaults

The AIMB-766 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>.

3.12.4 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

The AIMB-766 automatically configures all setup options to fail-safe settings when
you select this option. Fail-Safe Defaults are designed for maximum system stability,
but not maximum performance. Select Fail-Safe Defaults if your computer is experi­encing system configuration problems.

1. Select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The fol-

lowing message appears:
Load Fail-Safe Defaults?
[OK] [Cancel]

2. Select OK to load Fail-Safe defaults.

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Chapter 4

4 Chipset Software

Installation Utility

4.1 Before you begin

To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display drivers and utility software, read
the instructions in this chapter carefully. The drivers for the AIMB-766 are located on
the software installation CD.

Note! Fiel 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.

4.2 Introduction

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

! Core PCI PnP services
! IDE Ultra ATA 100/66/33 and Serial ATA interface support
! USB 1.1/2.0 support (USB 2.0 driver needs to be installed separately for Win-

dows 98)

! Identification of Intel chipset components in the Device Manager

Note! This utility is used for the following versions of Windows, and it has to be

installed before installing all the other drivers:

!

Windows 2000

!

Windows XP

!

Windows Vista

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4.3 Windows XP Driver Setup

1. Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. You can see the driver

folders items. Move the mouse cursor over the folder "INF". In INF folder, you
can click "setup.exe" to complete the implement of the driver

Chapter 4 Chipset Software Installation Utility

2. Click setup to execute program.

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Chapter 5

5 VGA Setup

5.1 Introduction

The AIMB-766 delivers cost competitive 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The GMCH
uses a UMA configuration with DVMT for graphic memory. The analog display sup­ports up to 2048 x 1536 @ 75 MHz refresh, 350 MHz integrated 24-bit RAMDAC.
AIMB-766 supports dual channels SDVO interface. It supports flat panels up to 1920
x 1200 @ 60 MHz or digital CRT/ HDTV at 1400 x 1050 @ 85 MHz.

! Intel GMA X3100 GPU Integrated: Intel GMA X3100 controller deliver 3-D

enhancements that enable greater flexibility and scalability. Improved realism
with support for Microsoft DirectX* 9.0c Shader Model 2.0, OpenGL* 1.4.

! Intel Serial Digital Video Output (SDVO): The AIMB-766 supports dual chan-

nel SDVO interface, providing a cost-effective solution with a 2nd display via
SDVO channel. Advantech provides full range of ADD2 PCI Express based
graphic expansion card with options for DVI, VGA/CRT, LVDS, and HDMI. The
default BIOS supports ADD2 DVI and ADD2 HDMI cards. It will require custom
BIOS if ADD2 LVDS and ADD2 VGA cards are used.

5.2 Windows Vista/XP/2000 Driver Setup

Note! Before installing this driver, make sure the INF driver has been installed

in your system. See Chapter 4 for information on installing the INF
driver.

Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. You can see the driver folders
items. Move the mouse cursor over the folder "VGA". In VGA folder, you can click
"setup.exe" to complete the implement of the driver based on Vista,Windows XP and
Windows 2000.

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Chapter 6

6 LAN Configuration

6.1 Introduction

The AIMB-766 is designed with dual gigabit Ethernet controller- Intel 82556DM and
Intel 82573L. The Intel® 82566DM Gigabit Ethernet Controller is a compact, single­port integrated physical layer device that connect to appropriate Intel® chipsets with
an integrated Media Access Controller (MAC). The 82566DM supports Intel® Active
Management Technology. The Intel 82573L Gigabit controller is single, compact
component with integrated Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control (MAC) and Physi­cal Layer (PHY) functions. These devices use PCIe architecture (Rev.1.0a).

6.2 Features

! 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet controller
! 10/100/1000Base-T triple-speed MAC
! Full duplex at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps and half duplex at 10 or 100 Mbps
! Power consumption less than 1.16 Watt
! Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support
! PCIe x1 host interface

6.3 Installation

Note! Before installing the LAN drivers, make sure the INF Drivers have been

installed on your system. See Chapter 4 for information on installing the
INF Drivers.

The integrated Intel gigabit Ethernet controller supports all major network operating
systems. However, the installation procedure varies with different operating systems.
In the following sections, refer to the one that provides the driver setup procedure for
the operating system you are using.

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6.4 Win XP Driver Setup (LAN)

Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. Select the LAN folder then
click the proper Lan driver for the OS.

Chapter 6 LAN Configuration

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Chapter 7

7 AMT Setup

7.1 Intel AMT Overview

AIMB-766 supports Intel Active Management Technology 3.0. The hardware and
firmware based solution (ICH9 DO only, for AIMB-766G2-00A1E sku only) is pow­ered by the system auxiliary power plane to remotely monitor networked systems.
Intel AMT stores hardware and software information in non-volatile memory. Built-in
management provides out-of-band management capabilities, allowing remote dis­covery and repair of systems after OS failures or when a system is powered down.
Alert and event logging features detect problems to quickly reduce downtime, pro­actively blocking incoming threats, containing infected clients before they impact the
network, and proactively notifying the user when critical software agents are
removed.

Features:

! Out-of-Band system access
! Remote trouble-shooting and recovery
! Proactive alerting
! Remote HW and SW asset tracking
! Third-party nonvolatile storage

Intel AMT is a comprehensive solution that includes software support from top-tier
security and management software vendors.

7.2 Windows XP Intel ME (Management Engine)

Interface Setup

Note! Before installing this driver, make sure the INF Drivers have been

installed in your system. See Chapter 4 for information on installing the
INF Drivers.

Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. Select the AMT folder then
click setup in HECI folder to install ME interface

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The following installation procedure is for Windows XP. Currently, Vista drivers are
not available.

1. You will see a welcome window. Click “Next” to continue the installation.

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2. Please click “Yes” to continue the installation.

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3. Please click “Next” to continue the installation.

4. Please click “Next” to continue the installation.

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5. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

Chapter 7 AMT Setup

7.3 Windows XP AMT ME Driver Setup

Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. Select the AMT folder then
click setup in LMS_SOL folder to install AMT ME driver.

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6. Please click “Yes” to continue the installation.

7. Please click “Next” to continue the installation.

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8. Please click “Next” to continue the installation.

Chapter 7 AMT Setup

9. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

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Appendix A

A Programming the

Watchdog Timer

The AIMB-766’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 Watchdog timer overview

The watchdog timer is built in to the super I/O controller W83627DHG. It provides the
following functions for user programming:

! Can be enabled and disabled by user’s 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.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 write an address value into
address port 2E (hex), and then write/read data to/from the assigned register through
data port 2F (hex).

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Unlock W83627DHG

Select register of

watchdog timer

Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer

Enable the function of

the watchdog timer

Use the function of
the watchdog timer

Lock W83627DHG

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Table A.1: Watchdog timer registers

Address of
register (2E)

87 (hex) -

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

30 (hex) write

F5 (hex) write

F6 (hex) write

F7 (hex)

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

Read/
Write

read/
write

Value (2F) & description

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

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

Set seconds or minutes as units for the timer. Write 0 to bit 3: set
seconds as counting unit. [default]. Write 1 to bit 3: set minutes as
counting unit.

0: stop timer [default]
01 ~ FF (hex): The amount of the count, in seconds or minutes,
depends on the value set in register F5 (hex). This number decides
how long the watchdog timer waits for strobe before generating an
interrupt or reset signal. Writing a new value to this register can
reset the timer to count with the new value.

Bit 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”.

A.2.1 Example Programs

Enable watchdog timer and set 10 seconds as the timeout interval

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

Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock W83627DHG
Mov al,87h

Out dx,al

Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------

Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer

Out dx,al
Inc dx

Mov al,08h

Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer

Mov al,30h
Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h
Out dx,al

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

Dec dx ; Set second as counting unit
Mov al,0f5h

Out dx,al

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Inc dx
In al,dx

And al,not 08h

Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------

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

Mov al,0f6h
Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,10
Out dx,al

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

Dec dx ; lock W83627DHG
Mov al,0aah

Out dx,al

Enable watchdog timer and set 5 minutes as the timeout interval

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

Mov dx,2eh ; unlock W83627DHG

Mov al,87h
Out dx,al

Out dx,al

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

Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer
Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h
Out dx,al

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

Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer
Mov al,30h

Out dx,al

Inc dx
Mov al,01h

Out dx,al

;----------------------------------------------------------­Dec dx ; Set minute as counting unit

Mov al,0f5h

Out dx, al
Inc dx

In al,dx

Or al, 08h
Out dx,al

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

Dec dx ; Set timeout interval as 5 minutes and start counting
Mov al,0f6h

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Out dx,al
Inc dx

Mov al,5

Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; lock W83627DHG

Mov al,0aah
Out dx,al

Enable watchdog timer to be reset by mouse

;----------------------------------------------------------­Mov dx,2eh ; unlock W83627DHG

Mov al,87h

Out dx,al
Out dx,al

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

Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer
Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,08h
Out dx,al

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

Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer

Mov al,30h
Out dx,al

Inc dx

Mov al,01h
Out dx,al

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

Dec dx ; Enable watchdog timer to be reset by mouse
Mov al,0f7h

Out dx,al

Inc dx
In al,dx

Or al,80h

Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------

Dec dx ; lock W8362DHG

Mov al,0aah
Out dx,al

Enable watchdog timer to be reset by keyboard

;----------------------------------------------------------­Mov dx,2eh ; unlock W83627DHG

Mov al,87h

Out dx,al
Out dx,al

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