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Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7”x 6.7” (17.0cm x 17.0cm)
Chapter 1: General information
1-3
Chapter 2
Motherboard information
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
CAUTION!
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely
grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid
damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, always remove the AC power
by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet. Failure to do so may
cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
Chapter 2: Motherboard information
2-1
2.2 Motherboard layout
NOTE: Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the
motherboard.
4 5 63217
17.0cm(6.7in)
Place this side
towards the rear
of the chassis
ASM
1042A
ASM
1442K
BUZZER
COM2
CHA_FANCPU_FAN
RTL
8111H
BATTERY
128Mb
BIOS
Intel
J3455
U32G1_12
USBE12
RTD
2166
TPM
Super
I/O
PANEL_SW
PCIEX4
2230
LPT
CHASSIS
CLRTC
USB56
LVDS
ATX12V
®
17.0cm(6.7in)
DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
M.2_(WIFI)
LCD_BLKT_PANEL
DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
EATXPWR
SATA6G_1SATA6G_2
VCC_PWR_SEL
F_PANEL
BLKT_PWR_SEL
5
8
KBMS
LAN_U32G1_34
U32G1_E12
21
HDMI
20
19
VGA
COM1
AUDIO
AAFP
ALC
887
18
14101113129161517
2-2
J3455I-CM-A
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots
1.CPU and chassis fan headers (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)2-12
12. SATA connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1, SATA6G_2)2-16
13. LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS)2-17
14. Chassis Intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS)2-8
15. Panel switch (2-pin PANEL_SW)2-17
16. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)2-18
17. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 2-7
18. Front panel audio header (10-1 pin AAFP)2-18
19. Serial port header (10-1 pin COM2) 2-19
20. TPM header (14-1 pin TPM)2-19
Page
Chapter 2: Motherboard information
2-3
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with an onboard Intel
®
Celeron® Quad-core processor J3455.
®
Intel
J3455
2.4 System memory
This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Module
(DIMM) sockets. The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
2-4
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B1
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
• Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,
we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code
(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory
modules.
• According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is recommended to protect
the CPU.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
ChannelSockets
Channel ADIMM_A1
Channel BDIMM_B1
J3455I-CM-A
Recommended memory configuration
Installing a DIMM
1
2
3
Chapter 2: Motherboard information
2-5
To remove a DIMM
2-6
J3455I-CM-A
2.5 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system
setup information such as date, time, and system passwords.
CLRTC
Connector type
HEADER 1x2p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
to re-enter data.
NOTE: If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move
the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS,
reinstall the battery.
Chapter 2: Motherboard information
2-7
2. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin_CHASSIS)
PIN 1
+5VSB_MB
Chassis Signal
GND
CHASSIS
1 2
2 3
+3V LCD_VCC
(Default)
LCD_VCC +5V
VCC_PWR_SEL
This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect
one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The
chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a low-level signal to this connector
when a chassis component is installed. The signal is then generated as a chassis
intrusion event.
Connector type
HEADER 4p, K2, 2.54mm pitch
3. Display panel VCC power selection (3-pin VCC_PWR_SEL)
SettingPins
3.3V (Default)1-2
5V3-4
Connector type
HEADER 1 x 3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T
2-8
J3455I-CM-A
4. Display panel backlight power selection (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL)
1 2
2 3
12V
(Default)
5V
BLKT_PWR_SEL
Pins
12V (Default)1-2
5V2-3
Connector type
HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T
Chapter 2: Motherboard information
2-9
2.6 Connectors
2.6.1 Rear panel connectors
2
67
3 1
8
910
5
4
1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub.
LAN port LED indications
LAN port
Speed
LED
Activity/Link LEDSpeed LED
StatusDescriptionStatusDescription