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ATX Industrial Motherboard
User’s Manual
Edition 1.4
2017/01/20
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Copyright
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The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice to make
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Packing List:
Please check the package content before you starting using the board.
Printed Matters:
Driver CD (Including User’s Manual) x 1
1 x AS-C7A ATX Industrial Motherboard
2 x SATA Cable
(OALSATA3-L) / (1040529)
1 x VGA Cable
(OALVGA-S-7) / (1040556)
1 x Dual COM PORT Cable
(OALES-BKU2) / (1040087)
1 x USB3.0 Cable
(OALUSB3) / (1040531)
OPTIONAL:
1 x PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse cable
(OALPS2/KMB) / (1040610)
1 x I/O Shield
(OPLATE-CDILAT) / (1270067)
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Index
Chapter 1 <Introduction>............................................................... 4
1.1 <Product Overview>............................................................ 4
1.2 <Product Specification> ...................................................... 5
1.3 <Block Diagram>.................................................................6
Chapter 2 <Hardware setup>......................................................... 7
2.1 <Connector Location and Reference> ................................ 7
2.1.1 <Internal connectors list> ..........................................8
2.1.2 <External connectors list>.........................................8
2.2 <CPU and Memory Setup> .................................................9
2.2.1 <CPU installation> ....................................................9
2.2.2 <Memory Setup> .................................................... 10
2.3 <Jumper Location and Reference> ................................... 11
2.3.1 <Jumper list> .......................................................... 11
2.3.2 <Clear CMOS and Power on type selection>..........12
2.4 <I/O interface> ..................................................................12
2.4.1 <Serial ATA interface>............................................. 12
2.4.2 <Ethernet interface>................................................ 13
2.4.3 <Display interface> .................................................13
2.4.4 <Serial Port interface> ............................................ 16
2.4.5 <USB interface>...................................................... 18
2.4.6 <Audio interface>.................................................... 19
2.4.7 <Expansion slot>..................................................... 20
2.4.8 <Front panel switch and indicator> ......................... 21
2.4.9 <GPIO and Other interface> ...................................22
2.5 <Power supply> ................................................................ 24
2.5.1 <Power input>......................................................... 24
Appendix A <Flash BIOS> ........................................................... 26
Appendix B <LCD Panel Type select> ........................................ 26
Appendix C <Programmable Watch Dog Timer>....................... 28
Appendix D <Hardware monitor > .............................................. 29
Appendix E <Programmable GPIO > .......................................... 30
Appendix F <RAID Setting>......................................................... 31
Appendix G <Setup 2nd VGA>.................................................... 32
Contact information .....................................................................32
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Chapter 1 <Introduction>
1.1 <Product Overview>
AS-C7A is ATX Industrial Motherboard which supports 6
th
Generation Intel® Core™ i7, i5,
i3, S-series and Xeon® Processor with Intel® C236 Chipset, integrated HD Graphics 530,
DDR4 memory, Realtek High Definition Audio, Intel Gigabit LAN, Serial ATA3
Intel Skylake-S Processor with Intel® C236 Chipset PCH-H
The 6th Generation Intel® Core™ S-series and Xeon® processor family is new generation
and multi-core processor built on 14 nanometer process.
Skylake provide new HD Graphics 530 support triple displays at the same time, maximum
supported is up to 64GB of DDR4, better performance, flexibility and more enhanced
security that is suitable for a variety of intelligent systems the ideal choice.
All in One multimedia solution
AS-C7A provides high performance onboard graphics, 18/24-bit single/dual channel LVDS
interface, DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-I, VGA and High Definition Audio, to meet the
requirement of the multimedia application.
Flexible Expansion Interface
It includes two minicard slot, PCIe x16 slot, PCIe x4 slot, PCIe x1 slot, 4 x PCI slot, 6 x COM
port, 6 x USB3.0, and 4 x USB2.0.
Skylake remove EHCI, all USB ports are xHCI
When you install Windows7 with USB device(CDROM, Keyboard, Mouse...), Windows7 can
not identify your usb device. You can use SATA CD-ROM and PS/2 to install Windows7.
*PS/2 cable is optioal.
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1.2 <Product Specification>
System
Processor
Intel® Skylake Core™ i7, i5, i3 S-series and Xeon® E3-1200 v5 Product
Family Processor, FCLGA1151 package
Chipset
Intel® C236 PCH-H
Memory
4 x DDR4 DIMM 1866/2133 MHz up to 64GB, Support Non-ECC,
unbuffered memory only
(Xeon® E3-1200 v5 Product support ECC memory)
Watchdog Timer
Generates a system reset with internal timer for 1min/s ~ 255min/s
Real Time Clock
Chipset integrated RTC with onboard lithium battery
Expansion
2 x MiniPCIe (support mSATA)
1 x PCIe X16 slot, 1 x PCIe X4 slot, 1 x PCIe X1 slot
4 x PCI slot
1 x Sim slot
Graphics
Chipset
Intel® 9th Gen integrated HD Graphics
(Some Xeon® E3-1200 v5 Product CPU not support)
Display Interface
1 x DVI-I, 1 x DisplayPort/2nd VGA (optional),
1 x LVDS, 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA
LAN
Chip
1 x Intel® I219-LM Gigabit PHY LAN (Support iAMT11.0)
1 x Intel® I210-AT Gigabit LAN
I/O
Serial ATA
4 x SATA3
Audio
Realtek ALC262 HD Audio
Internal I/O
4 x SATA3, 4 x RS232, 4 x USB2.0, 2 x USB3.0, 1 x LVDS, 1 x LPC
1 x LCD inverter, 1 x GPIO , 1 x Audio, 1 x PS/2, 1 x SMBUS, 1 x VGA
1 x 2nd VGA(optional)
Rear I/O
1 x DisplayPort(optional), 1 x DVI-I, 1 x HDMI, 4 x USB3.0,
2 x LAN, 1 x RS232/422/485, 1 x RS232, 1 x Audio.
Mechanical & Environmental
Power Requirement
Standard 24-pin ATX power supply and 4-pin 12V
Size & Thickness
307mm x 224mm (L x W)
Temperature
Operating within 0°C~60°C (32°F~140°F)
Storage within -20°C~80°C (-4°F~176°F)
Relative Humidity
10%~90%, non-condensing
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1.3 <Block Diagram>
CPU
6
th
Gen Processor
C236
PCH-H
1 x DisplayPort
1 x DVI-I
PTN3460
1 x LVDS
DDI
eDP
eDP
4 x SATA3
SATA3
6 x USB3.0
4 x USB2.0
USB3.0
USB2.0
SPI Flash
SPI
I219-LM
HDA
HD Audio
PCIe x1
SATA3
LPC
1 x LPC
ALC262
1 x SMBUS
MiniPCIe
/ mSATA
SMBus
1 x CRT
1 x HDMI
DDI
DDI
Channel A1
DDR4 DIMM 1.2V
Channel A2
MiniPCIe
/ mSATA
SIO
NCT6106D
5 x RS232
1 x RS232/RS422/RS485
1 x GPIO
1 x PS/2
SATA3
PCIe x1
PTN3355
DMI GEN3
DDR4 DIMM 1.2V
PCIe x1
PCIe x1
I210-AT
PCI Express X16
PEG
PCIe x1
TSI383
4 x PCI BUS
PCIe x4
PCIe x1
1 x PCIe X4
1 x PCIe X1
Channel B2
DDR4 DIMM 1.2V
Channel B1
DDR4 DIMM 1.2V
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Chapter 2 <Hardware setup>
2.1 <Connector Location and Reference>
CN_LVDS
CN_LPC
CN_AUDIO
SATA3-1
CN_PS2
JFRNT
I219-LM
COM2
CN_CRT
I210-AT
COM1
DVI-I
HDMI
Display Port
AUDIO
USB3.0
USB3.0
CN_USB2-2
CN_USB2-1
CN_COM3/4
CN_COM5/6
CN_DIO
SATA3-2
SATA3-3
SATA3-4
CN _INV
CPUFAN
CN_12V
ATX
CN_USB 3-1
DDR4_A1
DDR4_A2
DDR4_B1
DDR4_B2
PCI_E16X
PCIE_4X
PCIE_1X
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
MINI_CARD1
MINI_CARD2
AUXFAN
SYSFAN
SIMM
CN_SMBUS
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2.1.1 <Internal connectors list>
Connector
Function
DDR4_A1/A2/B1/B2
288-pin DDR4 DIMM slot
SATA3-1/2/3/4
7-pin Serial ATA3 connector
CN_AUDIO
5 x 2-pin audio pin header
CN_LPC
6 x 2-pin LPC pin header
CN_LVDS
20 x 2-pin LVDS connector
CN_INV
5-pin LCD inverter connector
CN_SMBUS
5-pin SMBus connector
CN_COM 3/4/5/6
20-pin RS232 connector
CN_USB 2-1/2-2
5 x 2-pin USB2.0 pin header
CN_USB 3-1
10 x 2-pin USB3.0 pin header
CN_PS2
5 x 2-pin PS/2 pin header
CN_DIO
6 x 2-pin digital I/O connector
CN_CRT
16-pin VGA connector
CPUFAN
4-pin CPU fan connector
SYSFAN
4-pin system fan connector
AUXFAN
4-pin system fan connector
JFRNT
14-pin front panel switch/indicator connector
PCI_E16X
164-pin x16 PCIE slot
PCIE_4X
64-pin x4 PCIE slot
PCIE_1X
36-pin x1 PCIE slot
PCI1/2/3/4
120-pin PCI slot
MINI_CARD1/2
52-pin MiniPCIe card slot
ATX
24-pin power supply connector
CN_12V
4-pin power input Terminal Block
SIMM
6-pin socket
2.1.2 <External connectors list>
Connector
Function
DisplayPort
DisplayPort connector
DVI-I
DVI connector
HDMI
HDMI connector
USB3.0
USB3.0 connector
LAN
RJ45 connector
AUDIO
Audio connector
COM1/2
DB9 Serial port connector
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2.2 <CPU and Memory Setup>
2.2.1 <CPU installation>
AS-C7A has a LGA1151 CPU socket onboard; please check following steps to install the
processor properly.
Attention If AS-C7A need RMA please Keep CPU socket cover on the CPU Socket.
Warning If CPU Socket internal Pin damage We could not provide warranty.
1. Lift this bar
2. Uncover this plate
Intel® Skylake Core™ i7, i5, i3 S-series and Xeon®
E3-1200 v5 Processor, FCLGA1151 package
Checked point
3. Place the CPU on the top of the pins
4. Cover this plate
5. Lock this bar
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2.2.2 <Memory Setup>
AS-C7A has four 288-pin DDR4 DIMM support up to 64GB of memory capacity and 1.2
Voltage. The memory frequency supports 1866/2133 MHz. Only Non-ECC memory is
supported.
Please check the pin number to match the socket side well
before installing memory module.
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2.3 <Jumper Location and Reference>
2.3.1 <Jumper list>
Jumper
Function
JAT
Power mode select
JRTC
CMOS Normal/Clear Setting
JVLCD
Panel Voltage Setting
JMSATA1
MiniCard 1 MSATA Setting
JMSATA2
MiniCard 2 MSATA Setting
JP1
COM1 Voltage Setting (For Pin 9)
JP2
COM2 Voltage Setting (For Pin 9)
JCSEL1
COM2 RS-232 RS422 RS485 Setting
JCSEL2
COM2 RS-232 RS422 RS485 Setting
JVSATA3-2
Set 5V to SATA3-2 pin 7 (For SATADOM)
JVUSB
USB Voltage Setting
JMSATA1
JMSATA2
JVUSB
JVSATA3-2
JRTC
JAT
JCSEL1
JCSEL2
JP1
JP2
JVLCD
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2.3.2 <Clear CMOS and Power on type selection>
The board’s data of CMOS can be setting in BIOS. If the board refuses to boot due to
inappropriate CMOS settings, here is how to proceed to clear (reset) the CMOS to its
default values.
JAT: AT/ATX mode select jumper
JRTC: Clear CMOS data jumper
Jumper settings
Function
1-2
Clear CMOS
2-3
Normal (Default)
2.4 <I/O interface>
2.4.1 <Serial ATA interface>
SATA 1/2/3/4: SATA3 7-pin connector
JVSATA3-2: SATA3/SATADOM mode select jumper (change pin7 to 5V)
Jumper settings
Function
1-2
SATA3-2 SATADOM
2-3
SATA3-2 SATA3 (Default)
Jumper settings
Function
1-2
AT mode
2-3
ATX mode (Default)
Pin
Signal
1
GND
2
TX+
3
TX-
4
GND
5
RX-
6
RX+
7
GND
7
1
SATA3-1
SATA3-3
SATA3-2
SATA3-4
JRTC
3
1
JAT
3
1
1
3
JVSATA3-2
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2.4.2 <Ethernet interface>
The board provide I219-LM PHY Gigabit Ethernet and I210-AT Gigabit Ethernet on
rear I/O.Intel I219-LM and I210 supports operation at 10/100/1000 Mb/s data rates,
with IEEE802.3 compliance and Wake-On-LAN supported.
2.4.3 <Display interface>
Based on the 6th Gen CPU with built-in HD Graphics 530, VGA and DVI up to
1920x1080@60Hz, DisplayPort up to 4096x2304@60Hz , HDMI up to
4096x2304@24Hz on rear IO. About the internal Display, LVDS (PTN3460) up to
1920x1200@60Hz support 18/24-bit color depth and single/dual channel. About
select LCD Panel Type in BIOS, please refer Appendix B.
The built-in HD Graphics support triple display function with clone mode and
extended mode.
I219-LM
I210-AT
DISPLAY PORT
HDMI
DVI-I
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CN_CRT: VGA 16-pin connector (Pitch 2.00 mm)
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1BR2
BG
3BB4
NC
5
IOGND1
6
IOGND1
7
IOGND1
8
IOGND1
9NC10
IOGND1
11NC12
5VCDA
13
5HSYNC
14
5VSYNC
15
5VCLK
16
NC
CN_LVDS: LVDS 40-pin connector (Model: HIROSE DF13-40DP-1.25V compatible)
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
2
Set by JVLCD
1
Set by JVLCD
4
Detect (Active low)
3
GND
6
A_LVDS_0-
5
B_LVDS_0-
8
A_LVDS_0+
7
B_LVDS_0+
10
GND9GND
12
A_LVDS_1-
11
B_LVDS_1-
CN_LVDS
40
2
39
1
JVLCD
5
1
6
2
1
5
CN_INV
CN_CRT
2116
15
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14
A_LVDS_1+
13
B_LVDS_1+
16
GND15GND
18
A_LVDS_2-
17
B_LVDS_2-
20
A_LVDS_2+
19
B_LVDS_2+
22
GND21GND
24
A_LVDS_CLK-
23
B_LVDS_3-
26
A_LVDS_CLK+
25
B_LVDS_3+
28
GND27GND
30
A_LVDS_3-
29
B_LVDS_CLK-
32
A_LVDS_3+
31
B_LVDS_CLK+
34
GND33GND
36
LVDS_DDCSCL
35
NC
38
LVDS_DDCSDA
37
NC
40NC39
NC
Pin4 only need to be connected to GND
CN_INV: LVDS 5-pin Backlight power connector
Pin
Signal
1
12V
2
Backlight Control
3
GND
4
GND
5
Enable Backlight
JVLCD: LVDS panel power select jumper
Jumper settings
Function
1-2
3.3V (Default)
2-3
5V
5-6
12V
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2.4.4 <Serial Port interface>
COM1: RS232 DB9 connector
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
DCD
2
RXD
3
TXD
4
DTR
5
GND
6
DSR
7
RTS
8
CTS
9
Set by JP1
COM2
COM1
1
2
19
20
CN_COM3/4
CN_COM5/6
1
2
19
20
JP2
6
1
5
2
12111
2
JCSEL2
JCSEL1
615
2
JP1
615
2
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COM2: RS232/422/485 DB9 connector
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
DCD/ 422TX-/ 485-
2
RXD/ 422TX+/ 485+
3
TXD/ 422RX+
4
DTR/ 422RX-
5
GND
6
DSR
7
RTS
8
CTS
9
Set by JP2
Use JCSEL1 and JCSEL2 to select communication mode
COM3/4: COM 20-pin header (Pitch 2.54 x 1.27mm)
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
DCD1
2
RXD1
3
TXD1
4
DTR1
5
GND
6
DSR1
7
RTS1
8
CTS1
9
RI110NC
11
DCD2
12
RXD2
13
TXD2
14
DTR2
15
GND
16
DSR2
17
RTS2
18
CTS2
19
RI220Key
COM5/6: COM 20-pin header (Pitch 2.54 x 1.27mm)
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
DCD1
2
RXD1
3
TXD1
4
DTR1
5
GND
6
DSR1
7
RTS1
8
CTS1
9
RI110NC
11
DCD2
12
RXD2
13
TXD2
14
DTR2
15
GND
16
DSR2
17
RTS2
18
CTS2
19
RI220Key
JP1, JP2: COM1, COM2 pin-9 setting
Jumper settings
Function
1-2
5V
3-4
12V
5-6
RI (Default)
Effective patterns of connection:
1-2 / 3-4 / 5-6
Other may cause damage
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JCSEL1, JCSEL2: For configure COM2 communication mode
Function
JCSEL1
JCSEL2
RS232
(Default)
RS485
RS422
2.4.5 <USB interface>
2
9
10
1
USB3.0
(LEFT)
12111
2
5
1
6
2
5
1
6
2
12111
2
USB3.0
(RIGHT)
CN_USB3-1
1
10
11
20
CN_USB2-1
1
5
2
6
JVUSB
12111
2
5
6
2
1
2
9101
CN_USB2-2
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CN_USB 2-1/2-2: USB2.0 10-pin header (Pitch 2.54 mm)
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
5VSB
2
5VSB
3
DATA0-
4
DATA1-
5
DATA0+
6
DATA1+
7
GND
8
GND
9
GND
10
Key
Install USB3.0 Driver If you want to use CN_USB 2-1/2-2 in Windows7.
CN_USB3-1: USB3.0 20-pin header (Pitch 2.00 mm)
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
VCC (5V_SB/ 5V)
20
NC
2
USB3.0_RX0-
19
VCC (5V_SB/ 5V)
3
USB3.0_RX0+
18
USB3.0_RX1-
4
Ground
17
USB3.0_RX1+
5
USB3.0_TX0-
16
Ground
6
USB3.0_TX0+
15
USB3.0_TX1-
7
Ground
14
USB3.0_TX1+
8
Data0-
13
Ground
9
Data0+
12
Data1-
10NC11
Data1+
JVUSB: 6-pin Power select jumper
Pin
Description
1-3 & 2-4
5V_SB(Default)
3-5 & 4-6
5V
Effective patterns of connection: 1-3 & 2-4 or 3-5 & 4-6
JVUSB can control CN_USB3-1 and USB3.0(LEFT) power
USB3.0(RIGHT) have 5V_SB
2.4.6 <Audio interface>
CN_AUDIO
10
1
9
2
Line in
Line out
Mic in
Rear Audio Jack
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CN_AUDIO: Front panel audio 10-pin header (Pitch 2.54mm)
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
MIC_L
2
GND
3
MIC_R
4
NC
5
FP_OUT_R
6
MIC_DETECT
7
SENSE
8
Key
9
FP_OUT_L
10
FP_OUT_DETECT
2.4.7 <Expansion slot>
MINI_CARD1 and MINI_CARD2 have some special design to compatible our
mini-PCIe card. (ex: MPX-574D2, MPX-210D2 etc)
MINI_CARD1 support mSATA by JMSATA1
MINI_CARD2 support mSATA by JMSATA2, and connect SIM card with
3G module.
PCI_E16X
PCIE_4X
PCIE_1X
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
JMSATA1
1
3
JMSATA2
1
3
MINI_CARD1
MINI_CARD2
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JMSATA1/2: Setting MINI_CARD to support PCIe/mSATA
Jumper settings
Function
1-2
Support mSATA
2-3
Normal operation (Default)
2.4.8 <Front panel switch and indicator>
JFRNT: Front panel switch and indicator 14-pin header (Pitch 2.54mm)
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
HDD_LED+
2
Power_LED+
3
HDD_LED-
4
NC
5
Reset+
6
Power_LED-
7
Reset-
8
Speaker+
9
Key10NC
11
Power_ON+
12
NC
13
Power_ON-
14
Speaker-
JFRNT
14113
2
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2.4.9 <GPIO and Other interface>
When using GPIO function, please note:
As Output: Open-drain, most applications need use an external pull up
resistor. (If not may cause damage)
As Input: TTL-level.
GPIO DC characteristics
Parameter
SYM
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
Conditions
Input Low Voltage
VIL0.8
V
Input High Voltage
VIH2.0
V
Output Low Voltage
VOL0.4
V
IOL =12mA
Input High Leakage
I
LIH
+10
μA
VIN =3.3V
Input Low Leakage
I
LIL
-10
μA
VIN =0V
CPUFAN
1
4
5
1
CN_DIO
12
1
11
2
CN_SMBUS
AUXFAN
1
4
SYSFAN
1
4
CN_LPC
12
1
11
2
CN_PS2
1
2
9
10
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CN_DIO: GPIO 12-pin header (Pitch 2.00mm)
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
GND
2
GND
3
GPIO0
4
GPIO4
5
GPIO1
6
GPIO5
7
GPIO2
8
GPIO6
9
GPIO3
10
GPIO7
115V12
12V
CN_LPC: LPC 12-pin header (Pitch 2.00mm)
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
CLK
2
RST
3
-LFRAME
4
LAD3
5
LAD2
6
LAD1
7
LAD0
8
3.3V
9
SERIRQ
10
GND
11
3.3VSB
12
NC
CN_PS/2: PS/2 10-pin header (Pitch 2.54mm)
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
KB_DATA
2
M_DATA
3NC4
NC
5
GND
6
GND
7
VCC
8
VCC
9
KB_CLK
10
M_CLK
CN_SMBUS: SMBus 5-pin connector (Pitch 2.54mm)
Pin
Signal
1
5V
2
NC
3
SMBDAT
4
SMBCLK
5
GND
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CPUFAN: CPU cooler fan 4-pin connector
Pin1234
Signal
GND
12V
Sensor
Control
SYSFAN: System cooler fan 4-pin connector
Pin1234
Signal
GND
12V
Sensor
Control
AUXFAN: AUX cooler fan 4-pin connector
Pin1234
Signal
GND
12V
Sensor
Control
2.5 <Power supply>
2.5.1 <Power input>
CN_12V: ATX12V 4-pin connector
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
GND
2
GND
3
12V
4
12V
1
314
2
1
12
13
24
ATX
CN_12V
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ATX: main power 24-pin connector (As input)
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
3.3V
13
3.3V
2
3.3V14NC
3
GND
15
GND
45V16
-PSON
5
GND
17
GND
65V18
GND
7
GND
19
GND
8
Power_OK
20
NC
9
5VSB
21
5V
10
12V225V
11
12V235V
12
3.3V
24
GND
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Appendix A <Flash BIOS>
A.1 <Flash tool>
The board is based on Phoenix BIOS and can be updated easily by the BIOS
auto flash tool. You can download the tool online at the address below:
FPT TOOL
The tool’s file name is “fpt.exe”, it’s the utility that can write the data into the
BIOS flash chip and update the BIOS.
A.2 <Flash BIOS process>
1. Please make a bootable UFD which can boot into DOS enviroment.
2. Unzip the flash tool and copy it into bootable UFD.
3. Add a bin file to the same folder..
4. Power on the system and flash the BIOS under the DOS environment.
(Command: fpt –savemac –f xxx.bin)
5. Power off the system and then power on.
Appendix B <LCD Panel Type select>
According your panel, it need to select the correct resolution in the BIOS. If there is
no fit your panel type, please feedback for us to make OEM modol.
You can find the setting from
[Advanced] [Intel Advanced Menu]
[SA configuration] [Graphics confuguration] [LCD control]
[LCD Panel Type]
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BIOS panel type selection form (BIOS Version:1.0)
Single / Dual channel
Single / Dual channel
NO.
Type
NO.
Type
1
VBIOS DEFAULT
9
1366 x 768
2
640 x 480
10
1680 x 1050
3
800 x 600
11
1920 x 1200
4
1024 x 768
12
1400 x 900
5
1280 x 1024
13
1600 x 900
6
1400 x 1050 Reduced Blanking
14
1024 x 768
7
1400 x 1050 non-Reduced Blanking
15
1280 x 800
8
1600 x 1200
16
1920 x 1080
17
OEM
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Appendix C <Programmable Watch Dog Timer>
The watchdog timer makes the system auto-reset while it stops to work for a
period.The integrated watchdog timer can be setup as system reset mode by
program.You can select Timer setting in the BIOS, after setting the time options,
the system will reset according to the period of your selection.
Find the setting from
[Advanced] [Intel Advanced Menu] [Super IO Chip]
Timeout value range
1 to 255 Minute and Second
Program sample
Watchdog timer setup as system reset with 5 second of timeout
-o 4E 87 ;enter configuration
-o 4E 87
-o 4E 07
-o 4F 08 ;select Logical Device
-o 4E 30
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-o 4F 01 ; activate WDTO# function
-o 4E F5
-o 4F 00 ;set “00” is second mode, set “04” is minute mode
-o 4E F6
-o 4F 05 ;00h: Timeout Disable
;01h: Timeout occurs after 1 minute only
;02h: Timeout occurs after 2 second/minute
;03h: Timeout occurs after 3 second/minute
;FFh: Timeout occurs after 255 second/minute
(The deviation is approx 1 second.)
For further information, please refer to Nuvoton NCT6106D datasheet
Appendix D <Hardware monitor >
Find the setting from [Misc] [SIO NCT6106D Hardware Monitor]
…
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Appendix E <Programmable GPIO >
The GPIO’ can be programmed with the MS-DOS debug program using simple
IN/OUT commands.
The DC characteristics please refer to GPIO paragraph (Page20).
GPIO
0123456
7
bit01234567
-o 4E 87 ;enter configuration
-o 4E 87
-o 4E 07
-o 4F 07 ;select Logical Device
-o 4E 30
-o 4F 10 ;activate GPIO function (The board use GPIO3)
-o 4E F0
-o 4F XX ;set “01” GPIO as input, set “00” GPIO as output
-o 4E F1
-o 4F XX ;if set GPIO as output, this register’s value can be set “00~ FF”
Optional
-o 4E F2
-o 4F XX ;set “01”, the respective bit are inverted (Both input and output)
;set “00”, the respective bit are normal
For further information, please refer to Nuvoton NCT6106D datasheet
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Appendix F <RAID Setting>
When use RAID function, it need to enter the BIOS set RAID mode first.
[Advanced] [Intel Advanced Menu] [PCH-IO Configuration]
[SATA Configuration] [SATA Mode Selection]
If this screen stop time is too short, it can be set in the BIOS.
[Advanced] [Intel Advanced Menu] [PCH-IO Configuration]
[SATA Configuration] [Software Feature Mask Configuration]
[OROM UI Normal Delay] [ 8 sec] (Need to set RAID mode first)
At boot time, press <CTRL + I> to enter the RAID configuration menu.
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Appendix G <Setup 2nd VGA>
AS-C7AT series has a 2nd VGA, it’s no need install extra driver.
Here is ADP-3355 Setup manual Link
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