Mini-ITX-Motherboard-
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User’s Manual
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January 2008
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USER’S NOTICE..................................................................................................................................
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MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION............................................................................................
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ITEM CHECKLIST..............................................................................................................................
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF MOTHERBOARD
1-1 FEATURE OF MOTHERBOARD...................................................................................... 1
1-2 SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................................. 2
1-3 LAYOUT DIAGRAM & JUMPER SETTING................................................................... 3
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2-1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS............................................................................. 6
2-2 CHECKING MOTHERBOARD'S JUMPER SETTING.................................................. 6
2-3 GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................... 7
2-3-1 SETTING CPU BUS CLOCK & MEMORY CLOCK JUMPER ...................... 8
2-4 INSTALL MEMORY............................................................................................................ 8
2-5 EXPANSION CARDS........................................................................................................... 9
2-5-1 PROCEDURE FOR EXPANSION CARD INSTALLATION............................ 9
2-6 CONNECTORS, HEADERS................................................................................................ 9
2-6-1 CONNECTORS....................................................................................................... 9
2-6-2 HEADERS ............................................................................................................... 12
2-7 STARTING UP YOUR COMPUTER................................................................................. 17
3-1 THE INSTALLATION OF CPU AND ACTIVE THERMAL KIT................................... 18
3-2 HOW TO SET UP HDMI AUDIO OUTPUT........................................................................ 20
3-3 THE INSTALLATION OF HDTV & HDMI SIGNAL OUTPUT...................................... 21
3-4 THE MOTHERBOARD INSTALLATION OF STANDARD CHASSIS............................. 22
3-5 PCI EXPRESS CARD INSTALLATION GUIDE(OPTION)........................................... 23
3-6 PCI EXPRESS CARD HOW TO TEST WITH HDTV AND HDMI COMPATIBLE
HIGH
DEFINITION MOVIES .................................................
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Manual Revision Information
Reversion Revision History Date
7.0 Seventh Edition Jan. 2008
Item Checklist
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Intel 945GM Express Chipset Based Motherboard
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Cable for IDE and Serial ATA2 IDE Port
5
Space-support holders and screws
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CD for motherboard utilities
□
Cable for IEEE1394 and USB2.0 (Option)
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Cable for HDTV-Out (Option)
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Cable for PS / 2 Keyboard & Mouse(Option)
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Active thermal kit (Option)
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Intel 945GM Express Chipset Based Motherboard User’s Manual
Intel Mobility Processor Family
Cooling Solutions
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management
becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems. Maintaining the proper thermal
environment is key to reliable, long-term system operation. The overall goal in providing the
proper thermal environment is keeping the processor below its specified maximum case
temperature. Heat sinks induce improved processor heat dissipation through increased surface
area and concentrated airflow from attached fans. In addition, interface materials allow effective
transfers of heat from the processor to the heatsink. For optimum heat transfer, Intel recommends
the use of thermal grease and mounting clips to attach the heatsink to the processor.
When selecting a thermal solution for your system, please refer to the website below for collection
of heat sinks evaluated and recommended by Intel for use with Intel processors. Note, those heat
sinks are recommended for maintaining the specified Maximum T case requirement. In addition,
this collection is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all heat sinks that support Intel
processors.
For vendor list of heatsink and fan, please visit:
http://developer.intel.com/products/processor/core2duo/index.htm
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Chapter 1
Introduction of Intel 945GM Express Chipset Motherboards
1-1 Feature of motherboard
The Intel 945GM chipset motherboard series are based on the latest Intel 945GM Express
Chipset and Intel FW82801GBM ICH Chipset technology which supports the socket 479m
compatible innovative 65nm Co re 2 Du o and Core Solo s eries , 90nm Dual-Core Intel® Core
Duo series and Intel® Celeron M Processor with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. The
motherboard is optimized to deliver innovative features and professional desktop platform
solution with the advantages of the new generation dual core processor for those who demand
the best experience of personal computing.
The Intel 945GM Express chipset motherboard series for Intel® Core 2 Duo® Mobile
Processor are absolutely the cost-effective solution for industrial computing applications, and
it also meets the demanding usage of computing of multimedia entertainment and business
applications. Moreover, the Intel 945GM express chipset incorporates Intel Graphics Media
Accelerator 950 which supports the Microsoft* DirectX* 9.0c, Vertex Shader 3.0 and
Transform and Lighting provides incredible visual quality, faster graphics performance and
flexible display options without the need for a separate graphics card.
The motherboards implement Intel 945GM Express Chipset which supports Front Side Bus
667/533 MHz of data transferring and offers with 333 / 266 MHz memory clock frequency for
Dual channel DDR2 667 / 533 MHz memory DIMMs which are expandable to 2.0GB to
double the performance of memory access. The motherboard is embedded with ICH7M
chipset of providing one parallel Ultra ATA 100 interface for two IDE drives and two serial
ATA2 interface of 3.0Gb / s data transfer rate for two serial ATA devices.
The motherboards offer one 32-bit PCI and one Mini-PCI slots guarantee the rich connectivity
for the I/O of peripherals. One optional Mini-PCI Express x1 I/O slot offers 512Mbyte/sec
concurrently bandwidth which is over 3.5 times than 32-bit PCI at 133Mbye/sec; the
motherboards are designed of tackling the future requirements of industrial computing.
The motherboards provide dual 10 / 100 / 1000 Ethernet compatible LAN function by using
the Realtek RTL8111B Gigabit LAN NIC which supports 10M / 100M / 1000M data transfer
rate. The motherboard series also have an integrated 6-channel High Definition Audio Codec
on board which is fully compatible with Sound Blaster Pro® that gives you the best sound
quality and compatibility.
Embedded USB and optional VIA 6307 IEEE1394 controllers as well as capability of
expanding to 6 of USB 2.0 functional ports and 1 of IEEE1394 9-pin block delivering
480Mb/s and 400 Mb/s bandwidth of rich connectivity, these motherboards meet the future
USB demands which are also equipped with hardware monitor function on system to monitor
and protect your system and maintain your non-stop business computing.
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1-2 Specification
Spec Description
Design
∗ Mini ITX form factor 6 layers PCB size: 17.0x17.0cm
Chipset
∗ Intel 945GM Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Chipset
∗ Intel 82801GBM I/O Controller Hub (ICH7M) Chipset
CPU Socket
(Socket 479)
∗ Support Intel Core 2 Duo ,Core Duo , Core Solo, Celeron M Mobile Socket
479m Processors
∗ Support FSB Frequency 667 / 533MHz
Memory Socket
∗ 240-pin DDR2 RAM module socket x 2
∗ Support Dual channel DDR2 667 / 533 MHz RAM Module and which is
expandable to 2.0GB.
Integrated VGA
∗ Integrated Graphic Media Accelerator 950
∗ 256-bit graphics core running at 400MHz
∗ 1.6 GPixels/sec and 1.6 GTexels/sec fill rate
∗ Up to 224 MB maximum video memory
Expansion Slots
∗ 32-bit PCI slot x 1pcs
∗ 32-bit Mini PCI slot x 1pcs
∗ Optional Mini PCI-E x1 slot deliver up to 512MB/s concurrent bandwidth
Integrate IDE and
Serial ATA2
∗ One PCI IDE controller that supports PCI Bus Mastering, ATA PIO/DMA
and the ULTRA DMA 33/66/100 functions that deliver the data transfer
rate up to 100 MB/s; two Serial ATA2 ports provide 3.0 Gb /sec data
transfer rate.
LAN
∗ Integrated Dual Realtek RTL8111B PCI-E 10 / 100 / 1000 LAN.
∗ Support Fast Ethernet LAN function of providing 10Mb/100Mb/1000
Mb/s data transfer rate
Audio
∗ Realtek ALC888 High Definition Audio Codec integrated
∗ Audio driver and utility included
BIOS
∗ Award 4MB SPI Flash ROM
Multi I/O
∗ DVI port x1
∗ HDMI port x1
∗ Serial port x2
∗ D-Sub 15-pin VGA Conn.x1
∗ LVDS connector x1
∗ CIR(Consumer IR) header x1 (Option)(Need to purchase Optional IR
receiver and Remote control)
∗ HDTV-OUT header x1
∗ 6-Pin PS2 Keyboard/Mouse header
∗ USB 2.0 connector x 4, headers x1 (connecting cable option)
∗ 6-channel Audio connector (Line-in, Line-out, MIC-In/ 6CH Audio)
IEEE1394
∗ Integrated VIA VT6307S 1394 controller
∗ Compliant with IEEE 1394a-2000 standard, support 400Mbit/s data
transfer rate.
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1-3 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting
Intel 945GM
Express Chipset
Front Panel
Connector
Clear CMOS (JBAT)
ATX Power
Connector
CPU FAN
Socket 479
Intel 82801GBM
ICH Chipset
Speak Conn.
DDR2
DIMMx2
USB Port
(USB2)
32-bit PCI Slot
VGA/
DVI Conn.
USB Port
LAN Connector
COM Conn.
Audio Connecto
r
Mini PCI
SYSFAN
HDMI Port
ATA100
IDE Connector
Serial-ATAII
Connector
(SATA1, 2)
LVDS Inverter.
USB Power ON
Jumper (JP4)
HDMI
MIC-IN
Line-OUT
Line-IN
VGA
DVI
Gigabit LAN
USB USB
IEEE1394
CIR
SYSFAN
6-CH Audio
J12
COM
JP2
HDTV-OUT
PS/2 Mouse Keyboard
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Mini PCI-E x1
VIA VT6307S IEEE1394
Controller Chip
Realtek ALC888 Chip
Realtek RTL8111B Chip
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Jumper Name Description Page
JP4 USB Power On Function Setting 3-pin Block p.5
JBAT CMOS RAM Clear Function Setting 3-pin Block p.6
JP2/ J12 LVDS Function Setting 3-pin Block p.6
Connectors
Connector Name Description Page
ATXPWR ATX Power Connector 24-pin Block p.10
UL1/UL2 USB/ LAN Port Connector RJ45 + 2 USB p.10
COM1/COM2 Serial Port Connector 9-pin Female p.10
VGA VGA Port Connector 15-pin Female p.12
DVI Digital Video Interface Connector 24-pin Connector p.11
HDMI High Definition Media Interface Connector Connector p.12
Line-In/Out, MIC-In Line-Out/Line-In/MIC-In Audio Connector Phone Jack p.11
IDE1 Primary Connector 40-pin Block p.12
SATA1/2 Serial ATA IDE Connector 7-pin Connector p.12
Headers
Header Name Description Page
AUDIO Line-Out/MIC output Header 4-pin Block p.12
USB2 USB2.0 Port Headers 9-pin Block p.12
IEEE1394 1394 Port Headers 9-pin Block p.13
HD_LED Hard Disk LED connector 3-pin Block p.13
RESET Reset switch lead 2-pin Block p.13
SPEAK Speaker connector 4-pin Block p.13
PWR LED Power LED Headers 2-pin Block p.13
PWR BTN Power Button Headers 2-pin Block p.14
CPUFAN,
SYSFAN1/2
FAN Speed Headers 3-pin Block p.14
CIR（Option）
Consumer IR header 9-pin Block p.15
LVDS LVDS Connector 32-pin Block p.145
HDTV-OUT HDTV-OUT header 5-pin Block p.14
PS2KB/MS PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector 6-pin Block P.13
LVDS Inverter LVDS Inverter Connector 30-pin Block p.15
Expansion Sockets
Socket/Slot Name Description Page
DDR2
DDR2 SDRAM Module
Socket
240-pin DDR2 SDRAM Module
Expansion Socket
p.9
PCI1 PCI Slot 32-bit PCI Local Bus Expansion slots p.9
Mini PCI Mini PCI Slot 32-bit PCI Local Bus Expansion slots p.9
Mini PCI-E 1X Mini PCI-E x1 Slot PCI-E x1 Local Bus Expansion slots p.9
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Chapter 2
Hardware installation
2-1 Hardware installation Steps
Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps:
1. Check motherboard jumper setting
2. Install CPU and Fan
3. Install System Memory (DIMM)
4. Install Expansion cards
5. Connect IDE and Floppy cables, Front Panel /Back Panel cable
6. Connect ATX Power cable
7. Power-On and Load Standard Default
8. Reboot
9. Install Operating System
10. Install Driver and Utility
2-2 Checking Motherboard’s Jumper Setting
(1) USB Power On function Enabled/Disabled (3-pin): JP4
When setting Enabled you can using USB Device to power on system.
(2) CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin): JBAT
A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 1-2
pins of JPAT to store the CMOS data.
To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below:
1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power
2. Remove ATX power cable from ATX power connector
3. Locate JBAT and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds
4. Return JBAT to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2
5. Connect ATX power cable back to ATX power connector
Note: When should clear CMOS
1. Troubleshooting
2. Forget password
3. After over clocking system boot fail
1-2 closed USB Power On Disabled (Default)
2-3 closed USB Power On Enabled
JP4
JP4
1
3
1
3
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(3) LVDS Function setting (3-pin): JP2
LVDS Function Se tting
2-3 closed Panel Power: 3.3V light
JP2
1
3
JP2
1
3
1-2 closed Panel Powe r: 5V
(4) PSII Keyboard/Mouse function Enabled/Disabled: J12
2-3 Glossary
Chipset (core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces between
the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards.
Processor socket - the socket used to mount the system processor on the motherboard.
Slot (AGP, PCI, ISA, RAM) - the slots used to mount adapter cards and system RAM.
PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect - a high speed interface for video cards, sound
cards, network interface cards, and modems; runs at 33MHz.
Serial Port - a low speed interface typically used for mouse and external modems.
Parallel Port - a low speed interface typically used for printers.
PS/2 - a low speed interface used for mouse and keyboards.
USB - Universal Serial Bus - a medium speed interface typically used for mouse, keyboards,
scanners, and some digital cameras.
Sound (interface) - the interface between the sound card or integrated sound connectors and
speakers, MIC, game controllers, and MIDI sound devices.
CMOS RAM Clear Setting
2-3 closed Clear CMOS
JBAT
JBAT
1-2 closed Normal (Default)
1
3
1
3
Keyboard&Mouse Power On Setting
2-3 Closed KB/MS Power ON Enabled
J12
J12
1-2 Closed KB/MS Power ON Disable (Default)
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BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) - the program logic used to boot up a computer and
establish the relationship between the various components.
Driver - software, which defines the characteristics of a device for use by another device or
other software.
Processor - the "Central Processing Unit" (CPU); the principal integrated circuit used for
doing the "computing" in "personal computer"
Front Side Bus Frequency -
The working frequency of the motherboard, which is generated
by the clock generator for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS.
CPU L2 Cache -
The flash memory inside the CPU, normally Pentium III CPU has 256K or
above, while Celeron CPU will have 128K.
2-3-1 Setting CPU Bus Clock & Memory Clock Jumper
Setting the front side bus frequency and SDRAM frequency
The motherboard uses jumper less function for the front side bus frequency and SDRAM
frequency users don’t need setting any jumper when plug the CPU in motherboard
For experience user looking for over clocking possibility, please refer to sec 2-3-2.
2-4 Install Memory
This motherboard provides two 240-pin DDR DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES
(DIMM) sides for DDR memory expansion available from minimum memory size of 64MB
to maximum memory size of 2.0GB DDR SDRAM.
Valid Memory Configurations
Bank 240-pin DDR DIMM PCS Total Memory
Bank 0, 1 (DDR1) DDRII667/DDRII 533 DDR DRAM Module X1 64MB∼1.0GB
Bank 2, 3 (DDR2) DDRII667/DDRII553 DDR DRAM Module X1 64MB∼1.0GB
Total System Memory (Max. 2.0GB) X2 64MB∼2.0GB
Generally, installing DDR SDRAM modules to your motherboard is very easy, you can refer
to figure 2-4 to see what a 240-pin DDR SDRAM module looks like.
**If only one memory MODULE is used, you should install it in the DIMM2 .
DIMM2 (BANK2+BANK3)
DIMM1 (BANK0+BANK1)
Figure 2-4
DIMM2
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NOTE!
When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject tab should
be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its indention on both
sides.
WARNING!
Due to
the DDR SDRAM CLOCK is set at 266 / 333MHz that uses only DDR2
667/533- compliant DDR Modules. Whe n this motherbo ard o pera te at 166Mhz, most
system will not even boot if non-compliant modules are used because of the strict
timing issues, if your DDR Modules are not DDR2 667 / 533-compliant, set the
SDRAM clock to 333MHz to ensure system stability.
2-5 Expansion Cards
WARNING! Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or other system
components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your
motherboard and expansion cards.
2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or
software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers.
2. Remove your computer’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use.
3. Align the card’s connectors and press firmly.
4. Secure the card on the slot with the screen you remove above.
5. Replace the computer system’s cover.
6. Set up the BIOS if necessary.
7. Install the necessary software driver for your expansion card.
2-6 Connectors, Headers
2-6-1 Connectors
(1) Power Connector (24-pin block) : ATXPWR
ATX Power Supply connector: This is a new defined 24-pins connector that usually comes with
ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows using soft power on momentary switch that connect from
the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the motherboard. When the power
switch on the back of the ATX power supply turned on, the full power will not come into the system
board until the front panel switch is momentarily pressed. Press this switch again will turn off the
power to the system board.
** We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU).
This type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
** If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug
can provide at least 6.6A on +12V.
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(2) USB Port connector: UL1/UL2
The connectors are 4-pins connector that connect USB devices to the system board,
and standard RJ45 connector for Network supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T transfer rate.
(3) Serial Port Connector (9-pin female): COM1/COM2
Serial Port connector is a 9-pin D-Subminiature connector. The On-board Serial Port
can be disabled through the BIOS SETUP. Please refer to Chapter 3 “INTEGRATED
PERIPHERALS SETUP” section for more detail information.
(5) VGA Connector (15-pin female): VGA
VGA Connector is a 15-pin D-Subminiature Receptacle connector.
This connector is for connection Monitor and System to display.
(6) Audio Connector: (Line-Out/ Line-IN/ MIC-In)
This Connector are 3 phone Jack for LINE-OUT/ LINE-IN/ MIC.
Pin 1
ROW1 ROW2
24-Pin
ROW1 ROW2
Pin 1
20-Pin
PIN ROW1 ROW2
1 3.3V 3.3V
2 3.3V -12V
3 GND GND
4 5V Soft Power On
5 GND GND
6 5V GND
7 GND GND
8 Power OK -5V
9 +5V (for Soft Logic) +5V
10 +12V +5V
11 +12V +5V
12 +3V GND
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Line-out :
Audio output to speaker
Line-In :
Audio input to Audio controller
MIC-In :
Microphone Connector
(7) Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1
This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the
single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to your hard disk(s).
If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by
setting its jumpers accordingly. Please refer to the documentation of your hard disk for
the jumper settings.
Pin 1
IDE 1
• Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the
“Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”.
• For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on this
channel maybe low.
(8) Serial-ATA Port connector: SATA1 / SATA2
This connector supports the provided Serial ATA IDE hard disk cable to connecting the
motherboard and serial ATA hard disk.
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(9) DVI:
Digital Visual Interface
This interface standard designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display
devices such as flat panel LCD computer displays and digital projectors.
(10) HDMI:
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
This point-to-point interface is for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable
solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment.
2-6-2 Headers
(1) Line-Out, MIC-In Header (9-pin): AUDIO
This header connects to Front Panel Line-out, MIC-In connector with cable.
Line-Out, MIC Headers
AUDIO
Pin 1
AUD
_
FPOUT
_
L
AUD
_
MIC
_
BIAS
AUD
_
FPOUT
_
R
HP
_
ON
AUD
_
GND
AUD
_
RET
_
L
AUD
_
VCC
2
9
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(2) USB Port Headers (9-pin) : USB2
These headers are used for connecting the additional USB port plug. By attaching an
option USB cable, your can be provided with two additional USB plugs affixed to the
back panel.
USB Port Headers
Pin 1
USB2
VCC
-DATA
GND
+DATA
VCC
NC
-DATA
GND
+DATA
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(3) 1394 Port 2 Headers (9-pin) : 1394B1
1394 Port 2 Headers
Pin 1
1394B1
TPA+
TPB-
VCC
TPB+
GND
TPA-
GND
VCC
GND
(4) IDE Activity LED: HD_LED
This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case.
(5) Reset switch lead: RESET
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your
computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method of
rebooting in order to prolong the lift of the system’s power supply. See the figure
below.
(6) Speaker connector: SPEAK
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. See the figure below.
(7) Power LED: PWR LED
The Power LED is light on while the system power is on. Connect the Power LED
from the system case to this pin.
(8) Power switch: PWR BTN
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted power switch to power ON/OFF the
system.
System Case Connections
HDLED
RESET
HLED+
GND
PWRLE
PWR LED
PWRBTN
GND
PWRLED
HLED-
RST
NC
PWRBT
JW FP
Pin 1
SPEAK
SPKR
GND
NC
VCC5
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(9) PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector: PS2KBMS
The connectors are for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Mouse input devices.
PS/2 Keyboard Mousse Headers
MSCLK
KBCLK
MSDATAA-
GND
KBDA
Pin 1
VCC
(10) FAN Speed Headers (3-pin) : CPUFAN, SFAN1/SFAN2
These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the
fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive,
while the black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into
consideration the polarity of connector.
CPUFAN
1
4
SFAN1
1
3
SFAN2
13
GND
VCC
DET
PWM
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(11) HDTV-OUT Header
HDTV-OUT is the 5-pin block pin-header. HDTV-out is commonly used to label the
connector of equipment offering an analog video signal that is acceptable for a HD
television AV input.
(12) LVDS Pin-Headers: LVDS
These Headers can connect with the
LVDS devices.
PIN No. Symbol PIN NO. Symbol
1 NC 2 NC
3 CK2IN- 4 CK2IN+
5 R2IN2- 6 R2IN2+
7 R2IN1- 8 R2IN1+
9 R2IN0- 10 R2IN0+
11 LVDS_DDC_DATA 12 LVDS_DDC-CLK
13 GND 14 GND
15 GND 16 GND
17 NC 18 NC
19 CK1IN- 20 CK1IN+
21 R1IN2+ 22 R1IN2-
23 R1IN1+ 24 R1IN1-
25 R1IN0+ 26 R1IN0-
27 VDD 28 VDD
29 VDD 30 VDD
31 GND 32 GND
HDTV-OUT Conn. 5-pin Block
Pin1
TVDAC_A
GND
TVDAC_B
TVDAC_C
GND
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(13) Pin-headers of LVDS Inverter: LVDS
(14)Optional CIR Headers (9-pin) : Consumer IR-compliance pin-headers
CIR Headers
Pin 1
CIR
VCC
Reserve
d
RXNR#
LED Indicate
GND
Reserve
Reserve
Reserve
Reserv
e
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2-7 Starting Up Your Computer
1. After all connections are made, close your computer case cover.
2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to
proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your
country’s voltage used.
3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system
case according to your system user’s manual.
4. Turn on your peripheral as following order:
a. Your monitor.
b. Other external peripheral (Printer, Scanner, External Modem etc…)
c. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you need to turn on the power supply
and press the ATX power switch on the front side of the case.
5. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. The LED on the
monitor may light up or switch between orange and green after the system is on. If it
complies with green standards or if it is has a power standby feature. The system will
then run power-on test. While the test is running, the BIOS will alarm beeps or
additional message will appear on the screen.
If you do not see any thing within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power. The
system may have failed on power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and connections
or call your retailer for assistance.
Beep Meaning
One short beep when displaying logo No error during POST
Long beeps in an endless loop No DRAM install or detected
One long beep followed by three short
beeps
Video card not found or video card memory
bad
High frequency beeps when system is
working
CPU overheated
System running at a lower frequency
6. During power-on, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in
BIOS SETUP.
7.
Power off your computer:
You must first exit or shut down your operating system
before switch off the power switch. For ATX power supply, you can press ATX power
switching after exiting or shutting down your operating system. If you use Windows 9X,
click
“Start”
button, click
“Shut down”
and then click
“Shut down the computer?”
The power supply should turn off after windows shut down.
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3-1 The Installation of CPU and Active Thermal Kit
This board provides Socket 479m for Intel mobility processor and offer optional active
thermal kit of copper made to prevent CPU overheating problems. According to the following
guide will ensure your installation correctly.
1. Remove the socket protection shield and prepare
for the CPU installation.
2.Install the Socket 479m compatible
processor gentlely and carefully.
3. Revolve the screw with the screwdriver. 4.Make sure the installation right on position
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5. Install the back-plant of the thermal kit. 6. Put the thermo kit direct to the back-plant
7. Make sure the double-side of thermal kit is tight on
the point.
8. Make sure four screws are fastened with
sound of click. Then it’s done.
**Make sure that the side of copper-fin towards to the Memory DIMMs to avoid the
interference between the active thermo kit and components of motherboards.
***The Intel mobility processor will be embedded with boxed thermal kit in some retail
packages. This motherboard may not be compatible with all kinds of active thermo kit.
Please contact with your dealer for advanced information.
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3-2 How to set up HDMI audio output
1. Press ‘Start”, then get into “Control Panel” and
choose the selection, “Sounds, Speech, and Audio
Devices”
2.
Press “Sounds and Audio Devices”
3. Select “Voice” and choose “HDMI Device” as
your “Default devices”.
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3-3 The Installation of HDTV & HDMI Signal Outputs
Choose the appropriate Screen Resolution for the high definition films. Follow the
instructions to play.
1. Click the “Graphics Properties” on the icon in the
taskbar.
2. Select “Display Devices”
3. Choose appropriate resolution of the “Display
Devices” you just selected.
4. Select “Video Standard” for the high
definition films you want to play.
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3-4 The motherboard Installation of Standard Chassis
Before you install the motherboard into the chassis, you should install the CPU and its active
thermo kit and Mini-PCI Express Card first if it’s necessary. And prepare with the screws and
space-support holders.
1. Choose the adequate chassis. 2. Set the I/O shield to the side of
the chassis.
3. Put the space-support holders on the four pillars. 4.Make sure to fasten the screws through the
motherboard to the pillars.
**The space-support holder is only for standard chassis; please do not use it to
double-side components mounted compatible chassis. Or it may cause interference of
some components of this motherboard.
***The board ( 17 cm x 17 cm) is designed to be compatible with genetic micro-ATX
chassis or a SFF chassis. This motherboard will ship with optional active thermo kit
and IGP chipset thermal solutions assembled.
The minimum thermal requirement for genetic Micro-ATX chassis is to ensure
adequate motherboard/component-level cooling by equipping the chassis with at least
a real fan exhausting airflow out of chassis.
The optional active thermo kit and IGP chipset thermal solutions were designed and
validated based on a worse-case (cheapest with minimum feature) micro-ATX chassis
(thus we need not specify minimum airflow requirement for system fan). Additional
inputs on chassis requirements are in next section. The thermal analysis is based on
a worse-case configuration chassis with no side /front venting and one rear fan. This
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configuration should be sufficient to cover the envelope of available micro-ATX
chassis in the market.
Additional chassis features, such as ACG1.1 (or side-venting), front-fan and front
-venting, can be included for better system thermal. These are recommended but not
mandatory.
3-5 Optional PCI Express Card Installation Guide
1. Loose two screws in the two rivets. 2.Ready to fasten the screws after installed
Mini-PCI Express x1 compatible card.
3. Plug in the Mini-PCI Express Interface Card at the
angle of 45-degree.
4.Press down the Card and make sure fasten
the screw well.
How to test with the HDTV and HDMI compatible
high definition movies?
I. HDTV
A. Choose 720p / 1080i / 1080p displaying compatible LCD TV.
B. Prepare with 720p / 1080i /1080p demo films to play
C. Press “Ctrl” + “Alt” + “F4” to activate the Intel Graphics Program.
D. To select the adequate resolution for playing the films of 720p / 1080i /1080p
E. Then play films in full screen mode. The film will play smoothly.
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II. HDMI
A. Choose 720p / 1080i / 1080p displaying compatible LCD TV with HDCP Certificate Key and HDMI
connector.
B. Prepare with 720p / 1080i /1080p demo films to play.
C. Press “Ctrl” + “Alt” + “F4” to activate the Intel Graphics Program. And Set up the HDMI
Audio as your Default Sound devices.
D. To select the adequate resolution for playing the films of 720p / 1080i /1080p.
E. Then play films in fu screen mode. The film will play smoothly.
Hot Keys for switching D-sub or DVI embedded display to HDMI compatible display is
“Ctrl”+”Alt”+”F4” while your HDMI compatible display shows no video signals input. Some
other display switching Hot Keys are as below:
VGA
Enable Monitor Ctrl+Alt+F1
Enable Notebook Ctrl+Alt+F3
Enable/Disable Panel Fitting Ctrl+Alt+F11
Open Graphic Property Application Ctrl+Alt+F12
Rotate to Normal Ctrl+Alt+UP
Static Device Defecting Ctrl+Alt+F8
DVI
Enable Notebook Ctrl+Alt+F3
Enable Digital TV Ctrl+Alt+F4
Enable/Disable Panel Fitting Ctrl+Alt+F11
Open Graphic Property Application Ctrl+Alt+F12
Rotate to Normal Ctrl+Alt+UP
Rotate 90 degrees Ctrl+Alt+LEFT
Rotate 180 degrees Ctrl+Alt+DOWN
Rotate 270 degrees Ctrl+Alt+RIGHT
HDMI
Enable Digital TV Ctrl+Alt+F4
Enable/Disable Panel Application Ctrl+Alt+F11
Rotate to Normal Ctrl+Alt+UP
Rotate 90 degrees Ctrl+Alt+LEFT
Rotate 180 degrees Ctrl+Alt+DOWN
Rotate 270 degrees Ctrl+Alt+RIGHT
HDTV
Enable Monitor Ctrl+Alt+F1
Enable TV Ctrl+Alt+F2
Enable Notebook Ctrl+Alt+F3
Enable/Disable Panel Application Ctrl+Alt+F11
Open Graphic Property Application Ctrl+Alt+F12
Rotate to Normal Ctrl+Alt+UP
Rotate 90 degrees Ctrl+Alt+LEFT
Rotate 180 degrees Ctrl+Alt+DOWN
Rotate 270 degrees Ctrl+Alt+RIGHT
Static Device Defecting Ctrl+Alt+F8
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with please don’t hesitate to contact with us. We will do our best to support
projects and business.
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