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A. I/O Port Address Map ................................................... 41
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) ...................................... 42
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration .................................... 45
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Product Description
The MI952 Mini ITX board incorporates the high performance AMD 780E
embedded PC chipset optimized for AMD Socket AM2 processors with speeds
up to 2.9GHz and with FSB up to 2000MHz. The board has two DDR II DIMM
sockets to support a maximum memory capacity of 4GB. Particular attention is
given to multiple high-resolution display interfaces including a DVI-I, DVI-D
and an HDMI connector at the edge of the board.
Your MI952 package should include the items listed below.
• The MI952 Mini-ITX motherboard
• This User’s Manual
• 1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
• Cable kit (USB, Serial port, Serial ATA)
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MI952 Specifications
Product Name MI952/MI952F (with sideport)
Form Factor
CPU Type
System Speed
CPU FSB
Cache
BIOS
Chipset
Memory
VGA AMD M780E built-in Radeon HD3200 IGP w/ 128 MB side port frame
Expansion Slots
LAN
USB
Audio
Serial ATA
IDE
LPC I/O
RTC/CMOS
Edge Connector
On Board
Headers
Watchdog Timer
Power Connector
RoHS
PCB Layer
Board Size
ITX motherboard
AMD Socket AM2 CPU
Single Core Sempron
Single Core Athlon 64
Athlon X2 (TDP under 65W)
1.0~2.9 GHz
800~2000MHz
256~4096 KB L2 cache
Award BIOS: supports ACPI Function
North Bridge:780E
South Bridge: SB710
2 x DDRII DIMM, Dual Channel, Max. capacity 4GB
buffer (DDR3-800; 32x16) [Optional for MI952F only]
Supports full DirectX10.0. Dual concurrent displays (max)
1 x DVI-I
1 x DVI-D
1 x HDMI
1x PCIe(x16) slot ( x8 actually)
Realtek RTL8111C PCI-e GbE LAN controller x2
AMD SB710 built-in USB 2.0 host controller, support 8 ports 6 x
external ports, 2 ports by pin headers
AMD SB710 built-in audio controller + HAD ALC888 w/ 7.1 channels
2 x SATA II connectors; SB710 built-in SATA II Controller
None
FINTEK F81865: 4 x COM , Hardware monitor , 2 x FAN connector
SB710 built-in with on board Lithium Battery
1 x DVI-D + DVI-I connectors (stack)
4 x USB connectors
2x RJ45 connectors
6 x HDA Micro jack Audio connectors (3x2 stack)
2 x USB+HDMI stack connector
1 x PS/2 Mini DIN connector for KB/MS
1 x pin headers for 2 x USB port
1 x header for front Audio outputs
1 x header for SPDIF in/out
4 x COM
1 x PWR/RST switch Power/HDD LED pin header
1 x System fan pin header (w/Smart fan control)
1 x CPU fan pin header (w/Smart fan control)
1 x GPIO header 4-in/4-out
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255. sec/min)
ATX Power connector
Yes
8 Layers
170mm x 170mm
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Board Dimensions
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INSTALLATIONS
Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the MI952 in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:
Installing the CPU ................................................................................. 6
Installing the Memory ........................................................................... 7
Setting the Jumpers ................................................................................ 8
Connectors on MI952 .......................................................................... 11
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Installing the CPU
The MI952 board supports a Socket AM2 (940-pin) processor socket for
AMD
To install the CPU, unlock first the socket by pressing the lever
sideways, then lift it up to a 90-degree angle as shown below. Then,
position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner aligns with
the gold triangle matching the socket corner with a small triangle.
Carefully insert the CPU into the socket and push down the lever to
secure the CPU. Then, install the heat sink and fan.
NOTE:
6
Ensure that the CPU heat sink and the CPU top surface are in
total contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would
cause your system to hang or be unstable.
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Installing the Memory
The MI952 board supports two DDR2 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 4GB in DDR2 memory type.
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR2 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and
perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DDR2 module so that the key of the DDR2 module aligned
with that on the memory slot.
2. Gently push the DDR2 m odule in an upright position until the clips of
the slot close to hold the DDR2 module in place when the DDR2
module touches the bottom of the slot.
3. To remove the DDR2 module, press the clips with both hands.
LockLock
DDR2 Module
LockLock
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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on MI952 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. The following
lists the connectors on MI952 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MI952 .................................................................. 9