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The AMD Embedded G-Series Processors with AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 Series
Graphics combine the central processing unit (CPU) with the graphics
processing unit (GPU) in a single-chip Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)
package. The APU connects to the AMD A55E Fusion Controller Hub through
the Unified Media Interface (UMI) to provide connections to the different
system devices. Dimensions of the board are 170mm x 170mm.
AMD Embedded G-Series processor-based systems include the DDR3 memory
interface, PCIe, UMI, DDI (Digital Display Interface), power delivery and
miscellaneous test signals that connect to the processor.
The AMD A55E Fusion Controller Hub is designed to deliver the quality and
performance needed for everyday computing, ultitasking, and multimedia
functionality. It also provides expanded I/O connectivity for advanced usage
models to take advantage of modern peripheral devices.
The main features of the board are:
Supports Dual Core AMD Embedded G-Series Processors
Supports up to DDR3-1066 MT/s
Two DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs, Max.8GB memory
Onboard Realtek Gigabit LAN
4x SATA-III, 8x USB 2.0, 4x COM, Watchdog timer,
1x PCI,1x PCI-E(x1) slots
1x VGA,1x DVI,1x LVDS
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Checklist
Your AMD MI958 Development Board package should include the
items listed below.
• The MI958 Mini-ITX motherboard
• This User’s Manual
• 1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
• 1 Serial ATA cable
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MI958 Specifications
Product Name
Form Factor
CPU Type
CPU
Operating Frequency
Cache
BIOS
Chipset
Memory
Display
Expansion Slots
LAN Realtek 8111E PCI-Express GbE x 2 [From APU]
USB
Audio
Serial ATA A55E FCH built-in SATA III Controller for 4
LPC I/O
Clock Generator
Digital IO
Edge Connector
On Board Headers
Watchdog Timer
Power Connector
RoHS
Others
Board Size
MI958F-10 (G-T40N APU onboard)
MI958F-14 (G-T48N APU onboard)
MI958F-16 (G-T56N APU onboard)
MI958F-165 (G-T56N C0 version APU onboard)
Mini ITX
AMD G-series APU Processor, 40 nm
FT1 413-BGA package (19mm x 19mm)
G-T56N C0 version DC @1.65GHz (TDP=18W)
G-T56N DC @1.6GHz (TDP=18W)
G-T48N DC @1.4GHz (TDP=18W)
G-T40N DC @1.0GHz (TDP=9W)
1MB L2 cache
AMI BIOS, supports ACPI Function
AMD A55E FCH (TDP=4.7W)
BGA package 605balls (23 mm x 23 mm)
2 x DDR3 UDIMM, Single Channel, Max. 8GB
Up toDDR3-1333(G-T56N C0 version only) / DDR3-1066
AMD G-series APU built-in GPU
(G-T56N/G-T48N w/RadeonTM HD6310; G-T40N w/RadeonTM HD6250)
Supports DirectX®11, UVD3. Supports two simultaneous displays
1 x CRT [From APU DAC]
1 x DVI-D [From APU DP #1)
PCI slot x 1
PCIe(1x) slot x1
MiniPCIe(1x) x 1
**Only LAN #1 will support EuP**
A55E FCH built-in USB 2.0 host controller, support 8 ports
(4 x rear I/O ports + 4 x internal pin headers)
A55E FCH built-in HD interface + Realtek ALC269QHD Codec
w/class-D speaker amplifier(2.3W per channel @ 5V power supply)
support 2-channel audio out + amp
Fintek F81865-I
COM1 (RS232/422/485), COM2/COM3/COM4 (RS232 only),
Hardware Monitor (2 thermal inputs,4 voltage monitor inputs & 2 Fan
headers) [CPU FAN controllable only; SYS FAN cannot]
COM1/2 with pin-9 with power for 2 ports (500 mA for each port)
Leverage A55E FCH internal Clock generator
4 in & 4 out
Dual DB9 stack connector for COM #1 , #2
DVI-D+ DB15 stack connector x 1 for DVI & CRT
RJ-45 GbE LAN + dual USB stack connector x2
RCA Jack 3 x 1 for HD Audio
DF13 LVDS x 1 for 18-bit single channel
2 x 5 pins header x 2 for 4 ports USB
2 x 5 pins header x 2 for COM3/COM4
2 x 5 pins pin-header x1 for Digital IO
1 x 4 pins box header x 1 for speaker
1 x 4 pins box-header x 1 for LCD backlight control
SATA connector x 4 (blue color)
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255. sec/min)
ATX Power connector
Yes
CPU cooler onboard for T56N/T48N APU ; Heatsink for T40N APU
EuP feature onboard (Fintek F75160)
170mm x 170mm
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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the motherboard in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:
Installing the Memory .................................................................. 6
Setting the Jumpers ...................................................................... 7
The motherboard supports two DDR3 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 8GB 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 align
with those on the memory slot.
2. Gently push the DDR3 m odule 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 the motherboard 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 and their respective fun ctions.
COM1 is selectable for RS232, RS-422 and RS-485.
The following table describes the jumper settings for COM1
selection.
COM1
Function
Jumper
Setting
(pin closed)
RS-232RS-422RS-485
JP3:
3-5 & 4-6
JP2:
3-5 & 4-6
JP1:
1-2
JP3:
1-3 & 2-4
JP2:
1-3 & 2-4
JP1:
3-4
JP3:
1-3 & 2-4
JP2:
1-3 & 2-4
JP1:
5-6
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JP4: COM1 RS232 +5V/+12V Power Setting
JP4 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
Pin 3-4
Short/Closed
Pin 5-6
Short/Closed
JP5: COM2 RS232 +5V/+12V Power Setting
JP5 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
Pin 3-4
Short/Closed
Pin 5-6
Short/Closed
JP7: USB1, USB2 (CN6) Power Setting
JP7 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
+12V
Normal
+5V
+12V
Normal
+5V
+5VSB
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed
JP11: USB3, USB4 (CN9) Power Setting
JP11 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed
JP8: USB5, USB6 (CN13) Power Setting
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+5V
+5VSB
+5V
JP8 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed
JP9: USB7, USB8 (CN14) Power Setting
JP9 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed
J11: PCI/PCIE Riser Card Selection
J11 Riser Card
IP390 Riser Card
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+5VSB
+5V
+5VSB
+5V
IP151, IP240 Riser Card
Install
Motherboard Connectors
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The motherboard connectors allow you to connect external devices such
as keyboard, floppy disk drives, hard disk drives, printers, etc. The
following table lists the connectors and their respective functions.
CN1A, CN1B: COM1(UP) and COM2(DOWN) Connector ....... 14
CN2A, CN2B: VGA(UP) and DVI(DOWN) Connector.............. 14
CN6: GbE_1 RJ-45 and USB1/2 Ports ........................................ 14
CN9: GbE_2 RJ-45 and USB3/4 Ports ........................................ 14