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VIA VX900 VGA Driver Installation ............................... 46
Realtek LAN Driver Installation ....................................... 49
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Model
VIA Nano
TM
X2
Dual Core CPU
LAN Bypass
Watchdog Timer
IB831
1.2 GHz
Yes
Yes
IB831-NB
1.2 GHz
No
Yes
Introduction
Product Description
The IB831 5.25-inch SBC incorporates the VIA VX900 chipset.
Currently, the board is available in three models, namely:
IB831 Features
Supports four Realtek 10/100/1000 LAN ports
Supports 1.2GHz VIA Nano
DDR3 SO-DIMM x 1, up to 2GB
Mini PCI-e (USB Signal) slot, Compact Flash socket
Optional Hardware LAN Bypass function on Eth1 & 2
TM
X2 U4300 processor
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Checklist
Your IB831 package should include the items listed below.
The IB831 VIA NanoTM X2 motherboard
1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
Optional cables for VGA, KB/MS, Serial port, Serial ATA
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Form Factor
Desktop / Table Top Networking Product
CPU
VIA NanoTM X2 U4300 Dual Core @ 1.2 GHz, 13W
x86 and x64 (64-bit) capability
Bus speeds up to 1066 MHz
Hardware Virtualization (VMX)
VIA Virtualization (VIA-VT)
Enhanced PowerSaver provides fastest performance state
switching
Multi-processor support: Dual processing (SMP)
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSSE3 and SSE4.1 compatible instructions
Two large (64-KB each, 16-way) Level 1 caches per core
1 MB Level 2 victim cache (32-way) with ECC per core (2 MB
Total)
Two Large TLBs (196 entries each, 12-way)
Chipset
VIA VX900 FSB 400~800 MHz, 4.5W
1.2V Core Voltage
800 / 533 / 400 MHz FSB support
PCI-e Gen2
128 bit 2D Graphic Engine
Ethernet
controller
Onboard 4X Realtek RT8111E PCIe GbE with RJ45
Memory
Single channel DDR3 up to 1066MHz
SO-DIMM Socket x1
Network
4x Realtek RT8111E Gigabit LAN, optional Bypass
Network
Bypass
Up to One segments hardware Bypass (ETH 1 & 2)
Control by GPIO / Watchdog / Electrical Disconnect (Power Off)
Watchdog
Timer
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
Expansion Slot
Mini PCI-e Slot (USB Signal only)
Storage
Onboard CF Socket x1, SATA Connector x1
LED Indicators
Power (Green) / Status (Green) / Alarm (Red)
LAN: Speed 10Mbps: LED off
100Mbps: Green
1000Mbps: Amber
Link / ACT: Green / Green Blinking
Edge
Connectors
DC +12V inlet
RJ45 x4
DB-9 Console Port
USB 2.0 x2
USB 2.0
2 ports
VGA
Pin header on board
Power
DC-In +12V
Dimensions
203 (W) x 146 (D) mm
Specifications
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Board Dimensions
203 (W) x 146 (D) mm
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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the IB831 in order to set up a workable system. The topics
covered are:
Installing the Memory ................................................................. 6
Setting the Jumpers .................................................................... 7
Connectors on IB831 .................................................................. 9
Bypass and WDT ...................................................................... 15
GPIO Function Definition ......................................................... 19
Digital I/O Sample Configuration .............................................. 20
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Installing the Memory
The IB831 board supports one DDR3 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 2GB in DDR3 memory type.
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR3 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and
perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DDR3 module so that the key of the DDR3 module aligns
with those on the memory slot.
2. Gently push the DDR3 module in an upright position until the clips of
the slot close to hold the DDR3 module in place when the DDR3
module touches the bottom of the slot.
3. To remove the DDR3 module, press the clips with both hands.
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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on IB831 to select various settings and features
according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you
have doubts about the best configuration for your needs.
Jumper Locations on IB831
Jumpers on IB831 ............................................................................ …7
The connectors on IB831 allow you to connect external devices such as
keyboard, floppy disk drives, hard disk drives, printers, etc. The following
table lists the connectors on IB831 and their respective functions.
FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector .................. 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
FAN2: System Fan Power Connector ............... 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。