AOpen i45GMt Easy Install Guide

Cool Stuff is Hot Stuff, MoDT is the Right Stuff

mini ITX i45GMt series

Enable the Power of mini ITX Form Factor

Energy
Saving

AV

ThermalSilent

19V DC Adaptor

Connector

S-ATAII Connector x 2

4-pin DC Power output Connector

Front Audio Connector

Intel ICH9M

IEEE 1394 Connector

COM1

Mini Card Connector

SYSTEM Fan Connector

TV Out Connector (Option)

CPU Fan Connector

Front Panel Connector

JP14 CMOS clear jumper

Mini Card Connector

Battery

S-ATAII Connector

BIOS

USB2.0 Connector

MoDT is initiated by AOpen since 2004

RJ45

LAN Jack

DVI Port

NoteǺThe pictures above may look slightly different from the product
you purchased due to our constant product improvement effort.

HDMI Port E-SATA

Port

USB 2.0

Port x 4

Line In (S/PDIF In)
Rear SUR (S/PDIF Out)
Speaker Out
Center/Subwoofer
MIC-In
Side SUR

Stand_by LED

Socket P Support Intel Penryn
Qual Core/Dual Core/Celeron
CPU

200-pin SO-DIMM x 2,
Support DDRII 667/800MHz,
Maximum to 4GB

Intel GM45

24 bits LVDS Connector (Option)

LVDS_INV signal
Connector (Option)

Easy Installation Guide

AOpen reserves the right to revise all the specifications and information contained in this document, which are subject to change without notice.

Accessories List

DC Adaptor CPU Fansink IO Bracket

mini ITX i45GMt EIG S-ATA Cable x 2S-ATA power Cable

DVI to D-Sub

Converter

AOpen Bonus CD

Power Cord

Installing By Yourself

2. Installing CPU Fan
& System Fan

3. Installing Memory
Module

4. Installing HD,
CD-ROM and
SATA Disk, etc

5. Connecting Front
Panel Cable

1. Installing CPU

11. Installing Drivers & Utilities

10. Installing Operating System
(such as, Windows Vista)

9. Loading Default BIOS

8. Connecting Back Panel
Ports (USB)

Part No.: 49.8ET09.EE20 Doc. No.: I45GMT-EG-E0809B

6. Installing Other Devices
(USB, Front Audio, etc)

7. Connecting Power Adaptor

1. Installing CPU

2. Installing CPU Cooler

This socket supports uFCPGA package CPU, which is the latest CPU package developed by Intel.
Other forms of CPU package are impossible to be fitted in.

1. Unscrew socket screw counter- clockwise.

2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a golden arrow on the CPU upper interface.
Match Pin 1 and golden arrow. Then insert the CPU into the socket.

3. Lock the socket screw clockwise to fasten CPU.

Golden arrow

Socket Screw

Socket Pin 1

Unlock

Note:
If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU golden arrow well, you may damage the CPU.

Lock

CPU Frequency Table

Processor Number Architecture Clock Speed Front Side Bus L2 Cache

Intel Core 2 Duo (Penryn) CPU

Core 2 Duo T9600

Core 2 Duo T9400

Core 2 Duo P9500

Core 2 Duo P8600

* GM45 support front side BUS 667/800/1066MHz.

45nm

45nm

45nm

45nm

2.80 GHz

2.53 GHz

2.53 GHz

2.4 GHz

1066 MHz

1066 MHz

1066 MHz

1066 MHz

6MB

6MB

6MB

3MB

Support BIOS
Version

From R1.00

From R1.00

From R1.00

From R1.00

1. Remove the four screws of the CPU heatsink and take the bracket from heatsink.

2. Tear off the label from bracket for easily pasted on the bottom of main board.

3. Place bracket properly on the back side as picture.

4. Smear over the thermal compound under the center of heatsink smoothly and let it be well mixed.

5. Please follow concave of direction on bottom of heatsink, Put the CPU Fan & heatsink on the
processor and lock the four screws of the heatsink with bracket (on the MB back side).
Please make sure the screws are well tied between the motherboard and heatsink.

1

3

4

4

1

2

5

2

3. Installing Memory Module

The motherboard provide SODIMM type memory support. There’re two SODIMM memory slots
which motherboard provided. The installation of memory module as below.

1. Put the memory module with correct direction. Notice there’s one stick to make sure direction is
correct.

2. Plug in memory module into SODIMM slot with angle 20~30º. Make sure memory moule plug
into slot completely.

3. There’re tabs which located in the side of SODIMM holder. Use finger to push memory module
vertically until the tabs lock memory module tightly.

4. Now, the memory modules have been plugged properly with horizontal flat.

3

1234

Note:
With CPU speed changing rapidly, there might be faster CPU on the market by the time you
received this installation guide. This table is kindly for your references only.

4. Installing ODD Device

The mother board provides three SATA connectors.
Connect SATA cable to the on board SATA connector. You can find SATA cable in our package.
(this is SATA signal cable) And please also connect 5V power connector with SATA power cable.

SATA Signal Cable
To Connect SATA Device

SATA Power Cord
To Connect SATA Device

30º

Stick

Ta b

6. Mini Card Installation

The motherboard provides two Mini Card slot for users to upgrade his PC functions.
Now, the Mini Card can have digital TV tuner and Video MPEG4 decoder card ...etc.
for expansion. The PCI cards have SATA II and Firewire and USB cards … etc. for expansion.

EX.
MPEG4 encoder
Mini Card + Tuner Card

5. Installing HDD Device

The mother board provides three SATA connectors.
Connect SATA cable to the on board SATA connector. You can find SATA cable in our package.
(this is SATA signal cable) And please also connect 5V power connector with SATA power cable.

SATA Signal Cable
To Connect SATA Device

SATA Power Cord
To Connect SATA Device

7. JP14 Clear CMOS

You can clear CMOS to restore system default settings.
To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below.

1. Turn off the system and unplug the DC Adaptor from Connector.

2. Locate JP14 and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds.

3. Return JP14 to its normal setting by connecting it to Pin 1-2 again.

4. Connect DC Adaptorn back to connector.

JP14 Clear CMOS Jumper

1

Clear CMOS

Normal (Default)

Tip: When should I clear CMOS?

1. Boot fail .....

2. Forget password .....

3. Trouble shooting .....

1

Connectors & PINs Definitions

DCD#

SOUT

GND

RTS#

R1

NC

NC

+5V

HDD LED

HDD LED

+5V

+5V

GND

NC

SPEAKER

Pin 1

SIN

DTR#

DSR

CTS#

KEY

COM1 connector

POWER SWITCH

GND

POWER LED -

GND

POWER LED+

NC

GND

GND

RESET

GND

Pin 1

AUD_MIC_L

AUD_MIC_R

AUD_FPOUT_L

FRONT_IO_SENSE

AUD_FPOUT_R

Front Audio Connector

AUD_GND

Front_IO_Plug

AUD_RET_R

KEY

AUD_RET_L

TVDAC_B_L(Y)

TVDAC_A_L(Pb)

TVDAC_C_L(Pr)

TV Out Connector (Option)

SYSFAN2 Connector

CPUFAN Connector

CPUFAN / SYSFAN Connector

GND

GND

GND

Pin 1

GND
+12V
Sensor

GND
+12V
Sensor

+5V
SBD7 ­SBD7+
GND
NC

1

KEY
GND
SBD6+
SBD6 ­+5V

USB 2.0 Connector

Back Panel Connections

24 bits LVDS

Connector

LVDS_DATA6

LVDS_DATA6-

GND

LVDS_DATA5

LVDS_DATA5-

GND

LVDS_DATA4

LVDS_DATA4-

GND

VCC_LVDS

Pin 1

VCC_LVDS

GND
LVDS_DATA0 ­LVDS_DATA0 +

GND
LVDS_DATA1 ­LVDS_DATA1 +

GND
LVDS_DATA2 ­LVDS_DATA2 +

Internet

GND
LVDS_DATA7­LVDS_DATA7
GND
LVDSC2_CLK­LVDSC2_CLK
GND
NA
NA
NA

NA
SD_DDC
SC_DDC
GND
LVDS_DATA3
LVDS_DATA3­GND
LVDSC1_CLK
LVDSC1_CLK­GND

VCC_LVDS_BKLT

GND

LVDS_INV Connector

BKLT_EN
BKLT_CTRL
LVDS_VDD

Pin 1

DC Adapter

USB Keyboard and Mouse

D-SUB Connector

LAN which can link to internet

PC 5+1 Speakers

PC Earphone

HDMI port

E-SATA port

or

PC Microphone

USB Devices Like Card reader

PC Monitor Support DVIPC Monitor Support D-SUB

HDTV or TV

Power - on and Loading BIOS Setup

BIOS Version

After finish the setting of jumpers and connect correct cables. Power on and enter the
BIOS Setup, then press <Del> during POST (Power On Self Test). Choose "Load
Optimized Defaults" for recommended optimal performance.

Warning:
Please avoid of using “Load Optimized Defaults”, unless you are certain your system
components (CPU, SDRAM, HDD, etc.) have been proven acceptable for use.

Aopen EzInstall and Bonus Pack CD

You can use the autorun menu of Bonus CD disc. Choose the utility and driver from the icons at
left side, and then click on the “GO” button to complete installation automatically.

BIOS version can be found when you enter BIOS setting pattern.
For example, 003 is BIOS version.

Register Your Motherboard

You can find this bar code label on the outside packing or on component side of PCB.
For example:

Part No. Serial No.

P/N: 918ET10I500 is part number.
S/N: 91949378KN73 is serial number.

Install Driver

Install Utility

Browse CD
Contents

Readme

Exit CD

Trouble Shooting

If you encounter any trouble to boot you system, follow the procedures accordingly to resolve the
problem.

Start

Power Consumption

The power consumption — 135W provides basic system configuration as below.

- i45GMt mini iTX Motherboard

- Intel® Core 2 Duo T9600 x 1

- 1GB SODIMM memory module x 1

- SATA 3.5” hard disk x 1

- USB keyboard x 1

- USB Mouse x 1

- CPU Cooler x 1

The motherboard had bundle one 135W AC to
DC power adaptor, it’s specification as

Note:
Please notice on the power, AOpen mother
board provided, 135W AC-DC adaptor.
And the board can offer 145W to connect
different peripherals. But it needs to be careful
while connecting many peripherals and cause
power over 135W. It will causes the system
cannot boot-up or cannot work smoothly base
on the loading your system has. If your system
over 90W please change it to larger power
supply: 19V AC-DC adaptor.

- INPUT AC100-240V ~ 1.5A

- OUTPUT DC 19V ~ 7.1A

Technical Support

Dear Customer,

Thanks for choosing AOpen products. In order to maintain the best service to every customer of us,
we recommend you to follow the procedures below and seek help from our branches according to
the region you buy the product. With your help, we can then continue to provide efficient and the
best quality service to every customer. Thanks very much for your understanding!

Turn off the power and unplug the DC power adapter,

then remove all of the add-on cards cables, printer

and other external devices,

Clear CMOS and then plug the DC power adapter.

Yes No

Turn on the power button.

Yes No

Check if there is display

Press Del to enter BIOS setup, and choose "Load

Setup Default". Save the changes you make in BIOS

and reboot the system.

Perhaps your memory is not compatible

with the system.

The problem maybe caused by power

supply / motherboard failure. Please

contact your reseller or your distributor

for repairing.

AOpen Technical Supporting Team

Europe
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Email: [e-mail]

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AOpen Computer GmbH.
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Yes No

Turn on the system again and re-connect the
HDD cable. Check if the system can reboot
successfully.

Reinstall operating system such as Windows Vista.

End

The problem maybe caused by the

HDD itself.

RCL: We recommend you to choose board/card/device from the compatibility recommand component
list for assembling your PC. It may prevent incompatibility problems.
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may select your preferred language after log on, and may be able to find a solution to your problem.
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BIOS have solved earlier bugs or compatibility problems.
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Connectors & PINs Definitions

SHIED GND

+12V

TPB -

GND

TPA -

DCD#

SOUT

GND

RTS#

R1

HDD LED

HDD LED

GND

SPEAKER

NC

NC

+5V

+5V

+5V

NC

Pin 1

KEY

+12V(Fused)

TPB+

GND

TPA+

Pin 1

1394 Connector

SIN

DTR#

DSR

CTS#

KEY

COM1 connector

POWER SWITCH

GND

POWER LED -

GND

POWER LED+

NC

GND

GND

RESET

GND

Pin 1

AUD_MIC_L

AUD_MIC_R

AUD_FPOUT_L

FRONT_IO_SENSE

AUD_FPOUT_R

Front Audio Connector

AUD_GND

Front_IO_Plug

AUD_RET_R

KEY

AUD_RET_L

Pin 1

GND

GND

GND

TV Out Connector (Option)

SYSFAN2 Connector

CPUFAN Connector

CPUFAN / SYSFAN Connector

TVDAC_C_L(Pr)

TVDAC_A_L(Pb)

TVDAC_B_L(Y)

GND
+12V
Sensor

GND
+12V
Sensor

+5V
SBD7 ­SBD7+
GND
NC

1

KEY
GND
SBD6+
SBD6 ­+5V

USB 2.0 Connector

Back Panel Connections

24 bits LVDS

Connector

LVDS_DATA6

LVDS_DATA6-

GND

LVDS_DATA5

LVDS_DATA5-

GND

LVDS_DATA4

LVDS_DATA4-

GND

VCC_LVDS

Pin 1

VCC_LVDS

GND
LVDS_DATA0 ­LVDS_DATA0 +

GND
LVDS_DATA1 ­LVDS_DATA1 +

GND
LVDS_DATA2 ­LVDS_DATA2 +

Internet

GND
LVDS_DATA7­LVDS _D ATA7
GND
LVDSC2_CLK­LVDSC2_CLK
GND
NA
NA
NA

NA
SD_DDC
SC_DDC
GND
LVDS _D ATA3
LVDS_DATA3­GND
LVDSC1_CLK
LVDSC1_CLK­GND

VCC_LVDS_BKLT

GND

LVDS_INV Connector

BKLT_EN
BKLT_CTRL
LVDS_VDD

Pin 1

DC Adapter

USB Keyboard and Mouse

D-SUB Connector

PC Monitor Support D-SUB

LAN which can link to internet

PC 5+1 Speakers

Line In (S/PDIF In)

HDMI port

PC Earphone

E-SATA port

or

PC Microphone

HDTV or TV

PC Monitor Support DVI

USB Devices Like Card reader