Avalue EMX-PNV User Manual

EMX-PNV

Intel® Atom™ PNV-D525 Mini ITX Motherboard with Intel®
ICH8-M Chipset

User’s Manual

1st Ed –04 August , 2011

Part No. E2047XPNV01R

EMX-PNV

FCC Statement

Notice

Copyright Notice

Trademark Acknowledgement

Disclaimer

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) 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 EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.

This guide is designed for experienced users to setup the system within the shortest time.
For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual.

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Life Support Policy

A Message to the Customer

otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration
purposes only. Avalue Technology Inc. makes no representation or warranty that such
application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.

Avalue Technology’s PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN
LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL
OF Avalue Technology Inc.

As used herein:

1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for

surgical implant into body, or (b) support or sustain life and whose failure to perform,
when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can
be reasonably expected to result in significant injury to the user.

2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose failure

to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or
system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.

Avalue Customer Services

Each and every Avalue’s 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 Avalue device 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 Avalue has come to be known.

Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Avalue’s customer services. To
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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 the user’s manual

first.

To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at:

http://www.avalue.com.tw/

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Headquarters and Branch

Avalue USA

Avalue Technology Inc.

7F, 228, Lian-cheng Road, Chung Ho City, Taipei,
Taiwan
Tel:[phone]
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Service: [e-mail]

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 Avalue’s 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 Avalue’s engineers every business day.
We are always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific information on
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Product Warranty

Avalue 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 Avalue, or which have been subject to
misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Avalue assumes no liability under the
terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events. Because of Avalue’s high
quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our
repair service. If any of Avalue’s products is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no
charge during the warranty period. For out-of-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 type and

speed, Avalue’s products model name, hardware & BIOS revision number, other
hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any on-screen
messages you get when the problem occurs.

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

helpful information available.

3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return material authorization)

number from your dealer. This allows us to process your good return more quickly.

4. Carefully pack the defective product, a complete 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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Contents

1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 8

1.1 Safety Precautions .................................................................................................... 8

1.2 Packing List ............................................................................................................... 8

1.3 Document Amendment History ................................................................................. 9

1.4 Manual Objectives ................................................................................................... 10

1.5 System Specifications ............................................................................................. 11

1.6 Architecture Overview – Block Diagram .................................................................. 13

2. Hardware Configuration ........................................................................................... 14

2.1 Product Overview .................................................................................................... 15

2.2 Installation Procedure ............................................................................................. 16

2.2.1 Main Memory .................................................................................................................................. 17

2.3 Jumper and Connector List ..................................................................................... 19

2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors ............................................................................... 21

2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT1) ..................................................................................................................... 21

2.4.2 Miscellaneous setting connector (JFTP1) ...................................................................................... 21

2.4.3 Serial port 3/ 4/ 2/ 1 pin 9 signal select (JP1/ JP2/ JP3/ JP4) ........................................................ 22

2.4.4 Serial Port 2 Connector in RS232/422/485 (JP5) .......................................................................... 22

2.4.5 Serial Port 2 Connector in RS232/422/485 (JP6) .......................................................................... 23

2.4.6 ATX power connector (PWR1) ....................................................................................................... 23

2.4.7 Speaker out connector (CN1) ........................................................................................................ 24

2.4.8 USB connector 4 & 5/ 6 & 7 (CN2/ CN3) ....................................................................................... 24

2.4.9 SPI connector (CN4) ...................................................................................................................... 25

2.4.10 Serial port 4/ 3 connector (CN5/ CN7) ....................................................................................... 25

2.4.11 LCD backlight brightness adjustment (VR1) .............................................................................. 26

2.4.12 LCD Inverter Connector (CN6) .................................................................................................. 26

2.4.13 CD-ROM Audio Connector (CN8) .............................................................................................. 27

2.4.14 Front audio connector (CN9) ..................................................................................................... 27

2.4.15 General purpose I/O connector (DIO1) ...................................................................................... 28

2.4.16 CPU/System fan connector (FAN1/FAN2) ................................................................................. 29

2.4.17 VGA power connector (JVGA1) ................................................................................................. 29

2.4.18 VGA connector (JVGA2) ............................................................................................................ 30

2.4.19 Print port connector (LPT1) ........................................................................................................ 30

2.4.20 LVDS connector (LVDS1) .......................................................................................................... 31

3. BIOS Setup ................................................................................................................... 32

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 33

3.2 Starting Setup ......................................................................................................... 33

3.3 Using Setup ............................................................................................................ 34

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3.4 Getting Help ............................................................................................................ 35

3.5 In Case of Problems ................................................................................................ 35

3.6 BIOS setup ................................................................ ................................ .............. 36

3.6.1 Main Menu and System information ............................................................................................... 36

3.6.2 Advanced Settings ......................................................................................................................... 37

3.6.3 PCIPnp ........................................................................................................................................... 54

3.6.4 Boot settings ................................................................................................................................ 55

3.6.5 Security settings .......................................................................................................................... 58

3.6.6 Advanced Chipset Settings ......................................................................................................... 59

3.6.7 Exit Options .................................................................................................................................. 64

4. Drivers Installation....................................................................................................... 65

4.1 Install Ethernet Driver (For Intel 82583V) ................................................................ 66

5. Mechanical Drawing .................................................................................................... 68

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1. Getting Started

1.1 Safety Precautions

Warning!

Always completely disconnect the power cord from your
chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not
make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by sudden power
surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should
open the PC chassis.

Caution!

Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. 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 in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.

1.2 Packing List

Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:

 1 x EMX-PNV Mini ITX Main Board
 1 x DVD-ROM contains the followings:

- User’s manual in PDF file

- Driver

 2 x SATA & power cable

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Revision

Date

Comment

1st

August 2011

Initial Release

1.3 Document Amendment History

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1.4 Manual Objectives

This manual describes in detail the Avalue Technology EMX-PNV Motherboard.

We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated
information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to
be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board.

We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface
with EMX-PNV series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary
information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident,
you contact your supplier for guidance.

Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that
make booting impossible. If this should happen, clear the CMOS settings, (see the
description of the Jumper Settings for details).

If you have any suggestions or find any errors concerning this manual and want to inform
us of these, please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details.

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System

CPU

Onboard Intel PNV-D DC D525 (EMX-PNV-D525)

BIOS

AMI EFI BIOS (8Mbit SPI)

System Chipset

ICH8M

I/O Chip

Winbond 83627DHG

System Memory

1 x 204-pin SODIMM 4GB DDR3 800MHz SDRAM(EMX-PNV-D525)

SSD

One CompactFlash Type I/II Socket

Watchdog Timer

Reset: 1 sec.~255 min. and 1 sec. or 1 min./step

H/W Status Monitor

Monitoring CPU temperature and cooling fan status. Auto throttling
control when CPU overheats

S3/ S4

Yes (S1/S3/S4/S5)

SmartFan Control

Yes

Expansion

1x PCI
1x Mini PCI-E x1

I/O

MIO

2 x SATA/ SATA II, 4 x COM (5V/ 12V), 1 x PS/2 KB/MS,
1 x LPT

USB

8 x USB 2.0

DI/O

16-bit General Purpose I/O for DI and DO

Display

Chipset

Integrated Intel® Gen3.5+GFX Render Core
200MHz (Pineview-M)/400MHz (Pineview-D)

Display Memory

Shared Memory

Resolution

VGA mode : up to 2048 x 1536 @ 60 Hz (PNV-D)

VGA mode : up to 1400 x 1050 @ 60 Hz (PNV-M)

Dual Display

VGA + LVDS

VGA

One D-sub & one Buffered Pin-head Shared The Same Signals

LVDS

Single channel 18 bit

Audio

AC97 Codec

Realtek ALC888 Supports 5.1+2-CH Audio

Audio Interface

Mic-in, Line-out, Line-in

Audio Amplifier

PA3005D2 Stereo 6 Watt Per Channel

1.5 System Specifications

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Ethernet

LAN1

Intel® 82583V PCI-E Gigabit LAN

LAN2

Intel® 82583V PCI-E Gigabit LAN

Mechanical & Environmental

Power Requirement

ATX/ AT

Operation Temperature

0~60°C (32~140°F)

Operating Humidity

0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing

Size ( L x W )

6.69" x 6.69" (170 mm x 170 mm)

Weight

0.88lbs (0.4Kg)

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1.6 Architecture Overview – Block Diagram

The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EMX-PNV.

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2. Hardware
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2.1 Product Overview

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2.2 Installation Procedure

This chapter explains you the instructions of how to setup your system.

1. Turn off the power supply.

2. Insert the SODIMM module (be careful with the orientation).

3. Insert all external cables for hard disk, floppy, keyboard, mouse, USB etc. except for flat
panel. A CRT monitor must be connected in order to change CMOS settings to support
flat panel.

4. Connect power supply to the board via the ATXPWR.

5. Turn on the power.

6. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing the delete key during boot up. Use the “LOAD BIOS
DEFAULTS” feature. The Integrated Peripheral Setup and the Standard CMOS Setup
Window must be entered and configured correctly to match the particular system
configuration.

7. If TFT panel display is to be utilized, make sure the panel voltage is correctly set before
connecting the display cable and turning on the power.

Note: Make sure the heat sink and the CPU top surface are in total contact to

avoid CPU overheating problem that would cause the system to hang or
unstable

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SODIMM

2.2.1 Main Memory

EMX-PNV provides 1x 204 SODIMM and supports up to DDR3 800MHz SDRAM. The total
maximum memory size is 4GB.

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing SODIMMs
or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
both the board and the components.

 Locate the SODIMM socket on the board.
 Hold two edges of the SODIMM module carefully. Keep away of touching its

connectors.

 Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.

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Mounting Notch

Notch Key

Ejector

204-pin DDR3 SODIMM

 Firmly press the modules into the socket automatically snaps into the mounting notch.

Do not force the SODIMM module in with extra force as the SODIMM module only fit
in one direction.

 To remove the SODIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward

simultaneously, and then pull out the SODIMM module.

Note:

(1) Please do not change any SDRAM parameter in BIOS setup to increase your

system’s performance without acquiring technical information in advance.

(2) Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or

optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are
discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly.

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Jumpers

Label

Function

Note

JBAT1

Clear CMOS

3 x 1 header

JFTP1

Miscellaneous setting connector

8 x 2 header, pitch 2.54 mm

JP1

Serial port 3 pin 9 signal select – Ring,
+5V, +12V power select

3 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm

JP2

Serial port 4 pin 9 signal select – Ring,
+5V, +12V power select

3 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm

JP3

Serial port 2 pin 9 signal select – Ring,
+5V, +12V power select

3 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm

JP4

Serial port 1 pin 9 signal select – Ring,
+5V, +12V power select

3 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm

JP5

Serial port 2 in RS232/422/485

3 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm

JP6

Serial port 2 in RS232/422/485

6 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm

2.3 Jumper and Connector List

You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A
jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch.
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” a jumper you connect the pins with the clip.

To “open” a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1,

2, and 3. In this case, you would connect either two pins.

The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:

A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
Connectors on the board are linked to external devices such as hard disk drives, a
keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that allow you to
configure your system to suit your application.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact
your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.

The following tables list the function of each of the board’s jumpers and connectors.

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Connectors

Label

Function

Note

BT1

Battery slot connector

CF1

CF card slot connector

CN1

Speaker out connector

4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.0mm

CN2

USB connector 4 & 5

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54 mm

CN3

USB connector 6 & 7

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54 mm

CN4

SPI connector

3 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm

CN5

Serial port 4 connector

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54 mm

CN6

LCD inverter connector

5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.0mm

CN7

Serial port 3 connector

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54 mm

CN8

CD-ROM Audio connector

4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.0mm

CN9

Front audio connector

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54 mm

CN10

USB connector 0 & 1 (Co-lay with LAN1)

CN11

USB connector 2 & 3 (Co-lay with LAN2)

CN12

PS/2 keyboard & mouse connector

CN13

Audio connector

COM1

Serial port 1/ 2 connector

D-sub 9-pin, male

DIMM1

DIMM slot

DIO1

General purpose I/O connector

10 x 2 header, pitch 2.54 mm

FAN1

CPU fan connector

3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm

FAN2

System fan connector

3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm

JVGA1

VGA power connector

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm

JVGA2

VGA connector

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm

LPT1

Print port connector

13 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm

LVDS1

LVDS connector

20 x 2 header, pitch 1.25mm

PCI1

PCI slot

PCIE1

PCIE slot

PWR1

ATX power connector

10 x 2 wafer, pitch 2.54mm

SATA1

Serial ATA connector 1

SATA2

Serial ATA connector 2

TOUCH1

Touch panel connector

5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54 mm

TSW1

4W/ 5W/ 8W power mode select

DIP-SW, 6P

VGA1

VGA connector

D-sub 15-pin, female

VR1

LCD backlight brightness adjustment

3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm

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* Default

Protect*

Clear CMOS

* Default
Note: AUXTIN is usually a port you can add an

auxiliary sensor to, to monitor HDD or Chipset
temperatures.

Signal

PIN

PIN

Signal

AUX TIN

1 2 SB_LED+

3 4 GND

+3.3V

5

6

BUZZER

HDD_LED

7

8

RESET

9

10

PWR_LED+

11

12

GND

PWRBTN

13

14

Open: AT

Short: ATX

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2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors

2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT1)

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2.4.2 Miscellaneous setting connector (JFTP1)

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