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States and other countries.
CAUTION:
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTER IES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
HDMISupports HDMI 1.4a, max resolution 1920x1200
DVINo
DisplayPort No
Multi Display Yes (Dual Display)
Ethernet10/100/1000 Mbps
ControllerGbE LAN Realtek
Connector1 x RJ-45
Max Data
Transfer
Rate
VGA1
DVI0
HDMI1
DisplayPort 0
Ethernet1
Dual Channel 24-bit, max resolution
1920x1200@60Hz
SATA2 (3.0Gb/s)
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Internal
Connector
Watchdog
Timer
Power
Requirements
Environment
USB4 (2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0)
Audio2 (Mic-in, Line-out)
Serial0
PS/20
USB6 (2 x USB 3.0, 4 x USB 2.0)
LVDS/
Inverter
VGA1 (shared with rear I/O VGA COM)
Serial 5 (1 x RS-232/422/485, 4 x RS-232)
SATA2 x SATA2 (3.0Gb/s)
mPCIe1
Parallel1
mSATA1 (shared)
IrDA0
GPIO 8-bit4 x GPI + 4 x GPO
SATA PWR
Output Con
Speaker
Header
OutputOutput from super I/O to drag RESETCON#
Interval256 Segments, 0,1,2…255 Sec/Min
Input PWR9-19V DC-In (4-pin ATX PWR Con)
Power On
Temperature 0ºC – 60ºC
1/1
1
1
AT/ATX Supported
-AT : Directly PWR on as power input ready
-ATX : Press button to PWR on after power
input ready
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1.3 Motherboard Layout
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1 : ATX Power Connector (Input 9V-19V)
2 : 2-pin UPS Module Power Input Connector
3 :
4-Pin CPU FAN Connector (+12V)
4 : PWR_COM6 Jumper
5 : PWR_COM4 Jumper
6 : PWR_COM3 Jumper
7 : Internal COM Port Headers
COM1 (RS232/422/485)
COM2, 3, 4, 6 (RS232)
8 : Printer Port Header
9 : PWR_COM1 Jumper
10 : JGPIO_SET1 Jumper
11 : Digital Input / Output Pin Header
12 : PWR_COM2 Jumper
13 : Digital Input / Output Power Select
14 : TPM Header
15 : Chassis Intrusion Headers (CI1, Cl2)
1
6 : SATA Power Output Connector
17 :
USB3.0 Connector
18 :
mSATA Selection Jumper
19 :
PS2_KB_MS1
20 :
System Panel Header
21 :
CIR Header
22 : Clear CMOS Header
23 : USB2.0 Connector (USB2_56)
24 : ATX/AT Mode Jumper
25 : SPDIF Header
26 : SATA2 Connectors (SATA2_1, SATA2_2)
27 :
3-Pin Chassis FAN Connector (+12V)
28 :
Backlight Power Connector
29 : USB2.0 Connector (USB2_34)
30 : 3W Audio AMP Output Wafer
31 : Backlight Power Selection (BKT_PWR1)
32 : Panel Power Selection (PNL_PWR1)
33 :
Backlight Control Level (
34 :
Front Panel Audio Header
35 : Backlight Volume Control (BLT_VOL1)
36 : LVDS Panel Connector
37 : VGA2
BLT_PWM1)
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1.4 I/O Panel
1
1 DC Jack
2 USB 2.0 Ports (USB2_12)
3 LAN RJ-45 Port*
4 VGA Port (VGA1)
** There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED
Status Description Status Description
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3
LAN Port LED Indications
5 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_12)
6 HDMI Port (HDMI1)
7 Line out (Green)
8 Microphone (Pink)
6
5
ACT/LINK
LED
7
SPEED
LED
8
O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity O 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection
LAN Port
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Chapter 2: Installation
This is a Mini-ITX form factor (6.7" x 6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before you
install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard ts into it.
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and
damages to motherboard components.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
2.1 Screw Holes
Place screws into the holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity,
NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also
remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object
before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or
in the bag that comes with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is
switched o or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (SO-DIMM)
IMB-151D-WF
DIMM slots, which support Dual Channel DDR3L (low voltage).
motherboard provides two 204-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) SO-
1. If you install one memory module only, please install it on DDR3_A1.
2. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a
DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and SO-DIMM may be
damaged.
3. Please make sure to disconnect the power supply before adding or
removing SO-DIMMs or the system components.
4. The SO-DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It will cause
permanent damage to the motherboard and the SO-DIMM if you force
the SO-DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
Installing a SO-DIMM
Step 1. Align a SO-DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the SO-DIMM
matches the break on the slot.
Step 2. Firmly insert the SO-DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both
ends fully snap back in place and the SO-DIMM is properly seated.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (mini-PCIe, mini-PCIe/mini-SATA and PCI
Express Slots)
There is 1 mini-PCIe slot, 1 mini-PCIe/mini-SATA slot and 1 PCI Express slot on this
motherboard.
mini-PCIe slot:
MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot; half size) is used for PCI Express mini
cards.
mini-PCIe/mini-SATA slot:
MINI_SATA1 (mini-PCIe slot/mini-SATA slot; full size) is used for PCI
Express mini cards or mSATA cards. This SATA signal is shared with
SATA2_2 connector.
PCIE slot:
PCIE1 (PCIE x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched o or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
The i llust rat io n shows h ow jum pers a re
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration show s a 3-pin jum pe r w hose
pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap
is placed on these 2 pins.
Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.8, No. 22)
Clear CMOSDefault
Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the
system parameters to default setup, please turn o the computer and unplug
the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a
jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However,
please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need
to clear the CMOS when you just nish updating the BIOS, you must boot up
the system rst, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.
Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default prole and MAC
address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.
Digital Input / Output Power Select
(3-pin JGPIO_PWR1)
(see p.8 No. 13)
ATX/AT Mode Selection
(3-pin PWR_JP1)
(see p.8 No. 24)
2-3: +5V
1-2: AT Mode
1-2: +12V
2-3: ATX Mode
Panel Power Selection (LCD_VCC) Use this to set up the VDD
(5-pin PNL_PWR1)
(see p.8 No. 32)
power of the LVDS connector.
1-2: LVDD: +3V
2-3: LVDD: +5V
4-5: LVDD: +12V
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Backlight Power Selection Use this to set up the backlight
(LCD_BLT_VCC) power of the LVDS connector
(5-pin BKT_PWR1)
(see p.8 No. 31)
and the panel backlight power
of BLT_PWM1.
1-2: LCD_BLT_VCC: +5V
2-3: LCD_BLT_VCC: +12V
4-5: LCD_BLT_VCC: DC_IN
Backlight Control Level
(3-pin BLT_PWM1)
(see p.8, No. 33)
COM Port PWR Setting Jumpers
(3-pin PWR_COM1, for COM Port1)
(see p.8, No. 9)
(3-pin PWR_COM3, for COM Port3)
(see p.8, No. 6)
(3-pin PWR_COM4, for COM Port4)
(see p.8, No. 5)
(3-pin PWR_COM6, for COM Port6)
(see p.8, No. 4)
(5-pin PWR_COM2, for COM Port2)
(see p.8, No. 12)
(CON_LBKLT_CTL)
1-2: +3V
2-3: +5V
1-2: +5V
2-3: +12V
1-2: +5V
2-3: +12V
1-2: +5V
2-3: +12V
1-2: +5V
2-3: +12V
1-2: +5V
2-3: +12V
3-4: +12V
4-5: +5VSB
mSATA Select 1-2: SATA2_2 + mini-PCIe
(3-pin MSATA_SEL1)
(see p.8 No. 18)
SATA2_2 no function
JGPIO_SET Jumper
(3-pin JGPIO_SET1)
(see p.8 No. 10)
2-3: Low
1-2: High
2-3: mSATA,
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place
jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps
over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the
motherboard!
SATA2 Connectors These two Serial ATA2
(SATA2_1, SATA2_2: see p.8, No. 26)
SATA data cables for internal
storage devices. The current
SATA2 interface allows up to
3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.
USB 2.0 Connectors Besides two default USB 2.0
(9-pin USB2_34)
(see p.8 No. 29)
ports on the I/O panel, there
are two USB 2.0 connectors on
this motherboard. Each USB 2.0
(9-pin USB2_56)
(see p.8 No. 23)
connector can support two USB
ports.
(SATA2) connectors support
SATA2_1 SATA2_2
System Panel Header This header accommodates
(9-pin PANEL1)
(see p.8 No. 20)
several system front panel
functions.
GNDRES ET #
PWR BT N#
PLE D-
PLE D+
GND
GND
HDL ED -
HDL ED +
1
Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the
chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the
positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
PWRBTN (Power Switch):
Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure
the way to turn o your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset
switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a
normal restart.
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PLED (System Power LED):
Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-
tem is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep
state or powered o (S5).
HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.
The front panel design may dier by chassis. A front panel module mainly
consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED,
speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this
header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are
matched correctly.
3W Audio AMP Output Wafer
(4-pin SPEAKER1)
(see p.8 No. 30)
1
PINSignal Name
1SPK R-
2SPK R+
3SPK L+
4SPK L-
Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)
(see p.8 No. 34)
panel audio cable that allows
convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
1. High Denition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on
the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t
need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic.
Go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust
“Recording Volume”.
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Chassis Fan Connector Please connect the fan cable
(3-pin CHA_FAN1)
(see p.8 No. 27)
ground pin.
to the fan connector and
match the black wire to the
GND
+ 12V
CHA _ FAN _SP EE D
CPU Fan Connector Please connect the CPU fan
1
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.8 No. 3)
cable to the connector and
match the black wire to the
ground pin.
2
3
4
GND
+12 V
CPU _FA N_ SPE ED
FAN_ SP EE D_C ON TRO L
Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
ATX Power Connector Please connect a DC
(Input 9V-19V) 9V-19V power supply to this
(4-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.8 No. 1)
connector.
1-2: GND
1
3
2
4
Pin 1-3 Connected
3-Pin Fan Installation
3-4: DC Input
Printer Port Header
(25-pin LPT1)
(see p.8 No. 8)
1
AFD #
STB #
ERRO R#
PINI T#
SPD 1
SPD 0
SLIN #
SPD 2
SPD 3
SPD 4
SPD 5
SPD 6
GND
SPD 7
ACK#
BUS Y
PE
SLCT
USB 3.0 Connector Besides two default USB 3.0
(19-pin USB3_34)
(see p.8 No. 17)
this motherboard. This USB 3.0
connector can support two USB
ports.
ports on the I/O panel, there
is one USB 3.0 connector on
Vbus
IntA _PA_ SSRX -
IntA _PA_ SSRX +
IntA _PA_ SSTX -
IntA _PA_ SSTX +
IntA _PA_ D-
IntA _PA_ D+
GND
GND
VbusVbus
IntA _PB _SS RX-
IntA _PB _SS RX+
GND
IntA _PB _SS TX-
IntA _PB _SS TX+
GND
IntA _PB _D-
IntA _PB _D+
Dumm y
1
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LVDS Connector
(40-pin LVDS1)
(see p.8 No. 36)
PINSignal NamePINSignal Name
1LVDD2LVDD
3+3V4N/A
5N/A6 LVDS_A_DATA0#
7LVDS_A_DATA08GND1
9 LVDS_A_DATA1# 10 LVDS_A_DATA1
11GND612 LVDS_A_DATA2#
13 LVDS_A_DATA2 14GND2
15 LVDS_A_DATA3# 16LVDS_A_DATA3
17GND718LVDS_A_CLK#
19LVDS_A_CLK20GND3
21 LVDS_B_DATA0# 22LVDS_B_DATA0
23GND824 LVDS_B_DATA1#
25 LVDS_B_DATA1 26GND4
27 LVDS_B_DATA2# 28LVDS_B_DATA2
29DPLVDD_EN30 LVDS_B_DATA3#
31 LVDS_B_DATA3 32GND5
33LVDS_B_CLK#34LVDS_B_CLK
35GND936
37
39LCD_BLT_VCC40LCD_BLT_VCC
CON_LBKLT_CTR_R
CON_LBKLT_EN_R
38LCD_BLT_VCC
Digital Input / Output Pin Header
(10-pin JGPIO1)
(see p.8 No. 11)
Backlight Volume Control
(7-pin BLT_VOL1)
(see p.8 No. 35)
Backlight Power Connector
(6-pin BLT_PWR1)
(see p.8 No. 28)
PIN Signal Name PIN Signal Name
1SIO_GP242SIO_GP20
3SIO_GP254SIO_GP21
5SIO_GP266SIO_GP22
7SIO_GP278SIO_GP23
9 JGPIO_PWR 10GND
1
1
PINSignal Name
1GPIO_VOL_UP
2GPIO_VOL_DW
3PWRDN
4LVDS1 BLUP
5LVDS1 BLDW
6GND
7GND
PINSignal Name
1GND
2GND
3BL CTL
4BL EN
5LCD_BLT_VCC
6LCD_BLT_VCC
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SATA Power Output Connector
GND
+12 V
(4-pin SATA_PWR1)
(see p.8 No. 16)
1
+5V
GND
Chassis Intrusion Headers This motherboard supports
(2-pin CI1, CI2: see p.8, No. 15)
that detects if the chassis cover
has been removed. This feature
CASE OPEN detection feature
GND
Sig na l
1
requires a chassis with chassis
intrusion detection design.
Internal COM Port Headers
COM1 (RS232/422/485)*
COM2, 3, 4, 6 (RS232)
(9-pin COM1~6: see p.8, No. 7)
* This motherboard supports RS232/422/485 on COM1 port. Please refer to below table for the pin denition. In
addition, COM1 port (RS232/422/485) can be adjusted in BIOS setup utility > Advanced Screen > Super IO
Conguration. You may refer to page 30 for details.