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ESD Precautions
Computer boards have integrated circuits sensitive to static electricity. To prevent chipsets
from electrostatic discharge damage, please take care of the following jobs with precautions:
Do not remove boards or integrated circuits from their anti-static packaging until you are
ready to install them.
Before holding the board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the system
unit chassis for a few seconds. It discharges static electricity from your body.
Wear a wrist-grounding strap, available from most electronic component stores, when
handling boards and components.
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Windows
AMI is trademark of American Megatrend Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are trademarks of Internation
Intel
Other brand names and trademarks are the propertie
respective owners.
The NANO830/831, a Nano-ITX board, sup
board integrates the Intel
through high-bandwidth interfaces, multiple I/O functions for interactive applications and
various embedded computing solutions.
There is one 204-pin unbuffered SO-DIMM socket
memory, maximum memory capacity up to 4GB (N2600 supports DDR3-800 up to 2GB only).
It also features two Gigabit/Fast Ethernet ports, one serial ATA channels for total one Serial
ATA hard drive at maximum transfer rate up to 300MB/sec, six USB 2.0 high speed compliant,
and built-in HD audio codec that can achieve the best stability and reliability for industrial
applications. Additionally, it provides you with unique embedded features, such as two serial
ports and Nano-ITX form factor that applies an extensive array of PC peripherals.
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NM10 chipset and delivers outstanding system performance
Use these jumpers to set COM1 port to operate as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485
communication mode. When these jumpers are set to operate as RS-422 or RS485,
please make sure COM1 is on data mode (see section 2.3.4)
Function Setting
RS-232 mode
(Default)
RS-422 mode
RS-485 mode
JP2 3-5, 4-6 close
JP3 3-5, 4-6 close
JP4 1-2 close
JP2 1-3, 2-4 close
JP3 1-3, 2-4 close
JP4 3-4 close
JP2 1-3, 2-4 close
JP3 1-3, 2-4 close
JP4 5-6 close
2.3.3 COM2 Data/Power Selection (JP5)
The COM2 port has +5V level power capability on DCD and +12V level on RI by setting
this jumper.
Function Setting
Power: Set CN2 pin 1/CN19 pin 1 to +5V level 1-3 close
Data: Set CN2 pin 1/CN19 pin 1 to DCD (Default)3-5 close
Power: Set CN2 pin 8/CN19 pin 9 to +12V level 2-4 close
Data: Set CN2 pin 8/ CN19 pin 9 to RI (Default) 4-6 close
Note: The CN2 is a connector on NANO830 while CN19 is a connector on NANO831.
2.3.4 COM1 Data/Power Selection (JP6)
The COM1 port has +5V level power capability on DCD and +12V level on RI by setting
this jumper. When this port is set to +5V or +12V level, please make sure its
communication mode is RS-232 (see section 2.3.2).
Function Setting
Power: Set CN3 pin 1 to +5V level 1-3 close
Data: Set CN3 pin 1 to DCD (Default) 3-5 close
Power: Set CN3 pin 8 to +12V level 2-4 close
Data: Set CN3 pin 8 to RI (Default) 4-6 close
The JP8 enables you to select PWM or voltage control mode for inverter connector
(CN5). These two control modes are for adjusting the brightness of LVDS panel.
Function Setting
PWM mode (Default) 1-2 close
Voltage mode 3-4 close
2.3.6 Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults (JP9)
Put jumper clip to pin 2-3 for a few seconds then move it back to pin 1-2. Doing this
procedure can restore BIOS optimal defaults.
Function Setting
Normal (Default) 1-2 close
Restore BIOS optimal defaults 2-3 close
2.3.7 Auto Pow er On (JP10)
If JP10 is enabled for AC power input, the system will be automatically power on without
pressing soft power button. If JP10 is disabled for AC power input, it is necessary to
manually press soft power button to power on the system.
Function Setting
Disable auto power on (Default) Close
Enable auto power on Open
Signals go to other parts of the system through co
might cause problems, please make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected.
Here is a summary table which shows all connectors on the hardware.
The board is equipped with an 8-channel (3 inputs and 5 outputs) digital I/O connector
that meets requirements for a system customary automation control. The digital I/O can
be configured to control cash drawers and sense warning signals from an Uninterrupted
Power System (UPS), or perform store security control. You may use software
programming to control these digital signals. The software application method is
provided in Appendix B.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 DI0 2 DO0
3 DI1 4 DO1
5 DI2 6 DO2
7 GND 8 DO3
9 GND 10 DO4
2.4.2 COM2 Connector (CN2 or CN19)
The CN2 is a 2x5-pin box header (NANO830 only). This COM2 port has +5V level power
capability on DCD and +12V level on RI by setting JP5 (see section 2.3.3). The pin
assignments of RS-232 are listed in table below.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 DCD 2 DSR
3 RXD 4 RTS
5 TXD 6 CTS
7 DTR 8 RI
9 GND 10 N.C.
The CN19 is a standard 9-pin D-Sub connector on the rear IO (NANO831 only). This
nector is equipped with +5V level power capability on DCD and +12V level on RI by
con
setting JP5 (see section 2.3.3). The pin assignments of RS-232 are listed in table below.
The CN3 is a 2x5-pin box header. This COM1 port has +5V level power capability on
DCD and +12V level on RI by setting JP6 (see section 2.3.4). The pin assignments of
RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 are listed in table below. If you need COM1 port to support
RS-422 or RS-485, please refer to section 2.3.2.
Pin RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 DCD TX- Data2 DSR No use No use
3 RXD TX+ Data+
4 RTS No use No use
5 TXD RX+ No use
6 CTS No use No use
7 DTR RX- No use
8 RI No use No use
9 GND No use No use
10 No use No use No use
2.4.4 LVDS Connector (CN4)
This board has a 40-pin connector for LVDS LCD interface. It is strongly recommended
to use the matching JST SHDR-40VS-B 40-pin connector for LVDS interface. Pin 1~6
VCCM can be set to +3.3V level or +5V level by setting JP1 (see section 2.3.1).
18-bit single channel
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 VCCM 2 VCCM
3 VCCM 4 VCCM
5 VCCM 6 VCCM
7 N.C. 8 N.C.
9 GND 10 GND
11 N.C. 12 N.C.
13 N.C. 14 N.C.
15 GND 16 GND
17 N.C. 18 N.C.
19 N.C. 20 N.C.
21 GND 22 GND
23 Channel A D0- 24 N.C.
25 Channel A D0+ 26 N.C.
27 GND 28 GND
29 Channel A D1- 30 N.C.
31 Channel A D1+ 32 N.C.
33 GND 34 GND
35 Channel A D2- 36 Channel A CLK37 Channel A D2+ 38 Channel A CLK+
The CN5 is an 8-pin connector for inverter. We strongly recommend you to use the
matching DF13-8S-1.25C connector to avoid malfunction. If the LVDS brightness control
is set to voltage control mode (see section 2.3.5), the valid voltage range on pin 8 is
0~5V.
switch that reboots your computer
without turning off the power switch. It is a better way to reboot your system for a longer
life of system power supply.
HDD Activity LED
This connection is linked to hard drive activity LED on the contro
l panel. LED flashes
when HDD is being accessed. Pin 13 and 14 connect the hard disk drive to the front
panel HDD LED, pin 13 is assigned as cathode(-) and pin 14 is assigned as anode(+).
2.4.7 PCI-Express Mini Card Connector (CN7)
This is a PCI-Express Mini Card connector that supports PCI-Express x1 link and USB
2.0 link. A PCI-Express Mini Card can be applied to either PCI-Express or USB 2.0. It
complies with PCI-Express Mini Card Spec. V1.2.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 WAKE# 2 +3.3VSB
3 No use 4 GND
5 No use 6 +1.5V
7 CLKREQ# 8 No use
9 GND 10 No use
11 REFCLK- 12 No use
13 REFCLK+ 14 No use
15 GND 16 No use
17 No use 18 GND
19 No use 20 W_DISABLE#
The CN8 is for interfacing to SATA 2.5" HDD power supply.
Pin Signal
1 +12V level
2 GND
3 GND
4 +5V level
2.4.9 CPU Fan Connector (CN9)
A CPU fan interface is available through this connector. You can find fan speed on BIOS
Setup Utility if CPU fan is installed. For further information, see BIOS Setup Utility:
Advanced\H/W Monitor\PC Health Status (see section 4.4).
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 +12V level
3 Fan speed feedback
2.4.10 SMBus Connector (CN10)
This connector is for SMBus interface. The SMBus (System Management Bus) is a
simple 2-wire bus for the purpose of lightweight communication.
Pin Signal
1 CLK
2 DATA
3 GND
2.4.11 USB Connector (CN11)
This 2x5-pin wafer is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector which carries USB port 4
and USB port 5. It is for installing versatile USB interface peripherals. The CN11 is
designed with +5V level standby power which can provide power when system is in
suspend mode.
Pin Signal PinSignal
USB VCC (+5V level
1
standb
y power)
3 USB #4_D- 4 USB #5_D5 USB #4_D+ 6 USB #5_D+
2.4.12 Ethernet and USB Port Stacks (CN12 and CN13)
The board has two RJ-45 connectors. Ethernet connection can be established by
plugging one end of the ethernet cable into this RJ-45 connector and the other end
(phone jack) to a 1000/100/10-Base-T hub.
The lower Universal Serial Bus (compliant with USB 2.0 (480Mbps)) connector on the
r I/O are for installing USB peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc.
rea
Note that the CN12 carries ethernet port
carries ethernet port 2, USB port 2 and USB port 3.
Pin LAN Signal PinLAN Signal
L1 MDI0+ L5 MDI2L2 MDI0- L6 MDI1-
L3 MDI1+ L7 MDI3+
L4 MDI2+ L8 MDI3A 100 LAN LED (Green) / 1000 LAN LED (Orange)
B Active LED (Yellow)
1, USB port 0 and USB port 1, while the CN13
LAN
USB
Pin USB Port 0 PinUSB Port 1
1 USB VCC (+5V level) 5 USB VCC (+5V level)
2 USB #0_D- 6 USB #1_D3 USB #0_D+ 7 USB #1_D+
4 GND 8 GND
Pin USB Port 2 PinUSB Port 3
1 USB VCC (+5V level) 5 USB VCC (+5V level)
2 USB #2_D- 6 USB #3_D-
3 USB #2_D+ 7 USB #3_D+
4 GND 8 GND
2.4.13 VGA Connector (CN14)
The CN14 is a high rise 15-pin D-Sub connector which is commonly used for CRT VGA
monitor. This VGA interface configuration can be configured via software utility.
Install onboard audio driver, then connect speaker to line-out jack and microphone to
MIC-in jack.
Pin Color Signal
Green Line_OUT
Pink Mic_IN
2.4.15 DC Jack Power Connector (CN17)
The CN17 is a DC power jack with lock. Firmly
insert at least 60W adapter into this connector.
Loose connection may cause system instability
and make sure all components/devices are
properly installed before connecting this power
jack.
2.4.16 DisplayPort Connector (CN18)
The DisplayPort interface is available through connector CN18 (NANO830 only) which is
also co-layout with a standard 9-pin D-Sub connector (CN19).
This Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA or SATA) connector is for
high-speed SATA interface port. It is a computer bus interface for connecting to device
such as hard disk drive.
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 SATA_TX+
3 SATA_TX4 GND
5 SATA_RX-
6 SATA_RX+
7 GND
2.4.18 CFast™ Socket (SSCFAST1)
The board is equipped with a CFastTM socket on the bottom side to support a CFastTM
card which is based on the Serial ATA bus. The socket is specially designed to avoid
incorrect installation of the CFast
please make sure the system power is off. The CFast
C: or D: drive in your PC system.
The NANO830/831 supports Intel
system to operate under Windows
microprocessor. Make sure all correct settings are arranged for your installed microprocessor
to prevent the CPU from damages.
3.2 BIOS
The NANO830/831 u
ses AMI Plug and Play BIOS with a single 16Mbit SPI Flash.
3.3 System Memory
The NANO830/831 supports one 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM socket for a maximum memory of
4GB DDR3 S
DRAMs. The memory module comes in sizes of 1GB, 2GB and 4GB.
®
AtomTM D2550/N2600 processors, which enable your
®
7 environments. The system performance depends on the
The AMI UEFI BIOS provides users with a built-in setup prog
configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a flash chip to save the setup information
whenever the power is turned off. This chapter provides users with detailed description about
how to set up basic system configuration through the AMI BIOS setup utility.
4.1 Starting
To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below:
1. Turn on the computer and press the <Del> key immediately.
2. After you press the <Del> key, the main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access the
other setu
menus.
p screens from the main BIOS setup menu, such as the Advanced and Chipset
ram to modify basic system
Note: If your computer can not boot after making and saving system changes with Setup,
you can restore BIOS optimal defaults by setting JP9 (see section 2.3.6).
It is strongly recommended that you should avoid changing the chipset’s defaults. Both AMI
your system manufacturer have carefully set up these defaults that provide the best
and
performance and reliability.
4.2 Navigation Keys
The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation sy
setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process. These keys
include <F1>, <F2>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and so on.
Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
The Left and Right <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen.
The Up and Down <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen or
sub-screen.
The Plus and Minus <Arrow> keys allow you to change the field value of a
particular setup item.
The <Tab> key allows you to select setup fields.
The <F1> key allows you to display
The <F2> key allows you to Load Previous Values.
The <F3> key allows you to Load Optimized Defaults.
The <F4> key allows you to save any changes you have made and exit
Setup. Press the <F4> key to save your changes.
The <Esc> key allows you to discard any changes you have made and exit
the Setup. Pr
changes.
The <Enter> key allows you to display or ch
particular setup item. The <Enter> key can also allow you to display the
setup sub- screens.
ess the <Esc> key to exit the setup without saving your
the General Help screen.
ange the setup option listed for a
4.3 Main Menu
When you first enter the setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. Y
return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. System Time/Date can be set up as
described below. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below.
Use this
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 is entered in HH:MM:SS format.
uto-detected BIOS information.
option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date
4.4 Advanced Menu
Launch PXE OpROM
Use this item
system boots up.
Launch Storage OpROM
Enable o
The Advanced menu also allows users to set conf
devices. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus:
► ACPI Settings
► Trusted Computing
► CPU Configuration
► IDE Configuration
► NCT6627UD Super IO Configuration
► NCT6627UD HW Monitor
For items marked with “”,
to enable or disable the boot ROM function of the onboard LAN chip when the
r disable boot option for legacy mass storage devices with option ROM.
In the IDE Configuration menu, you can see the currently installed hardware in the SATA
ports. During system boot up, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA
devices.
Configure SATA as
Determine how SATA controller(s) operate. Operation mode options are IDE Mode and
AHCI (Advan
You can use this screen to select options for the Super IO Configuration, and change the
value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of
the screen. For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.
The Save & Exit menu allows users to load your sy
default values.
stem configuration with optimal or fail-safe
Save Changes and Exit
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave
Setup and return to Main Menu. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Save & Exit menu
and press <Enter>. Select Yes to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes and Exit
Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system
configuration and return to Main Menu. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Save &
Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes and exit.
Save Changes and Reset
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave
Setup and reboot the computer so the new system configuration parameters can take
effect. Select Save Changes and Reset from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Select Yes to save changes and reset.
Discard Changes and Reset
Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system
configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Reset from the Save
& Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes and reset.
Save Changes
When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save
changes. Select Save Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes
to save changes.
Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system
configuration. Select Discard Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Select Yes to discard changes.
Restore Defaults
It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you select
this option. Select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Save as User Defaults
Select this option to save system configuration changes done so far as User Defaults.
Select Save as User Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Restore User Defaults
It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of User Defaults when you select
this option. Select Restore User Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.
Boot Override
Select a drive to immediately boot that device regardless of the current boot order.
The device drivers are located on the product informatio
NANO830/831 Series package. The auto-run function of drivers will guide you to install the
utilities and device drivers under Windows system. You can follow the onscreen instructions to
install these devices:
Chipset
Graphics
Ethernet
Audio
5.1 Installing Chipset Driver
1. Run the infinst_autol.exe program from the driver directory in product information CD.
Software stability is major issue in most ap
watched by human for 24 hours. It is usually too slow to wait for someone to reboot when
computer hangs. The systems need to be able to reset automatically when things go wrong.
The watchdog timer gives us solution.
The watchdog timer is a counter that tri
a preset value. The software starts counter with an initial value and must reset it periodically. If
the counter ever reaches zero which means the software has crashed, the system will reboot.
ggers a system reset when it counts down to zero from
How to Use Watchdog Timer
The I/O port base addresses of watchdog timer are
2F (hex) are address and data port respectively.
Assume that program A is put in a loop that must execute at least once every 10ms. Initialize
watchdo
timer will never expire because software will always restart the counter before it reaches zero.
g timer with a value bigger than 10ms. If the software has no problems; watchdog
The X has 8 bits. Only bits 0,1,2,3,4 are programmable.
" 1" means that the bit is programmed to input.
" 0" means that the bit is programmed to output.