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MODEL:
IMBA-9454B
ATX Motherboard, Dual VGA, Eight RS-232 Serial Ports
Supports Intel® Core2 Duo, 4.0 GB DDR2, GbE, PCIe x1
PCIe Mini, 3x PCI and RoHS Compliant
User Manual
Rev. 1.00 – 4 February, 2009
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
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Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or
vendor you purchased the IMBA-9454B from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please
send an email to
The items listed below should all be included in the IMBA-9454B package.
1 x IMBA-9454B
2 x 4 port RS-232 cable
4 x SATA cable
1 x IDE cable
1 x I/O shielding
1 x Mini jumper pack
1 x Utility CD
1 x QIG (quick installation guide)
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.
sales@iei.com.tw.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 2
1.2 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.4 PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS AND JUMPERS .................................................................. 3
1.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 4
2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 7
2.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 8
2.3 DATA FLOW................................................................................................................ 9
2.4 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS ....................................................................................... 10
2.5 INTEL® 945G NORTHBRIDGE CHIPSET..................................................................... 10
2.5.1 Memory............................................................................................................ 10
2.5.2 VGA.................................................................................................................. 10
2.6 INTEL® ICH7 SOUTHBRIDGE CHIPSET......................................................................11
2.6.1 Audio.................................................................................................................11
2.6.2 IDE Interface ....................................................................................................11
2.6.3 PCI Interface.....................................................................................................11
2.6.4 Real Time Clock ................................................................................................11
2.6.5 SATA Controller............................................................................................... 12
2.6.6 USB Controller ................................................................................................ 12
2.7 PCIE BUS COMPONENTS .......................................................................................... 12
2.7.1 PCIe Mini Card Slot ........................................................................................ 12
2.7.2 PCIe x1 Expansion Slot ................................................................................... 12
2.7.3 Realtek PCIe 8111CP GbE Controller............................................................. 12
2.8 PCI BUS COMPONENTS ............................................................................................ 13
2.8.1 PCI Expansion Card Slot................................................................................. 13
2.9 LPC BUS COMPONENTS ........................................................................................... 13
2.9.1 BIOS Chipset.................................................................................................... 13
2.9.2 Serial Port Chips.............................................................................................. 13
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2.9.3 Super I/O.......................................................................................................... 14
2.9.3.1 Enhanced Hardware Monitor.................................................................... 14
2.9.3.2 Fan Speed Controller ................................................................................ 14
2.9.3.3 Parallel Port............................................................................................... 14
2.9.3.4 Keyboard and Mouse Controller............................................................... 14
2.10 ENVIRONMENTAL AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 14
2.10.1 System Monitoring......................................................................................... 14
2.10.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control......................................... 15
2.10.3 Power Consumption....................................................................................... 15
3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 17
3.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 18
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 18
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 18
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................... 19
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3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 19
3.3.2 Optional Components ...................................................................................... 20
4 CONNECTOR PINOUTS........................................................................................... 22
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 23
4.1.1 Layout .............................................................................................................. 23
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 23
4.1.3 External Peripheral Interface Panel Connectors............................................ 24
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 25
4.2.1 ATX Power Supply Connector (4-pins)............................................................ 25
4.2.2 ATX Power Supply Connector (24-pins).......................................................... 26
4.2.3 Fan Connectors................................................................................................ 27
4.2.4 Floppy Disk Connector.................................................................................... 28
4.2.5 Front Panel Connectors................................................................................... 28
4.2.6 IDE Connector................................................................................................. 29
4.2.7 Line Out Connector.......................................................................................... 30
4.2.8 PCIe Mini Card Slot ........................................................................................ 31
4.2.9 PCIe x1 Slot ..................................................................................................... 31
4.2.10 PCI Slot.......................................................................................................... 32
4.2.11 SATA Drive Connectors.................................................................................. 33
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4.2.12 Serial Port Connector 1................................................................................. 34
4.2.13 Serial Port Connector 2................................................................................. 35
4.2.14 SPI Flash Connector...................................................................................... 36
4.2.15 USB Connectors (Internal)............................................................................ 37
4.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................... 38
4.3.1 Keyboard/Mouse Connector............................................................................ 39
4.3.2 Parallel Port Connector .................................................................................. 40
4.3.3 Ethernet Connector.......................................................................................... 41
4.3.4 Audio Connectors............................................................................................. 42
4.3.5 USB Connectors............................................................................................... 43
4.3.6 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 44
5 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 45
5.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 46
5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 46
5.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 47
5.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 47
5.3 CPU INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 49
5.3.1 LGA775 CPU Installation................................................................................ 49
5.3.2 LGA775 Cooling Kit Installation..................................................................... 52
5.4 DIMM INSTALLATION.............................................................................................. 54
5.5 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 56
5.5.1 AT/ATX Power Selection.................................................................................. 57
5.5.2 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 58
5.5.3 COM1 Pin-9 Setup........................................................................................... 59
5.5.4 COM2 Pin-9 Setup........................................................................................... 59
5.5.5 COM3 Pin-9 Setup........................................................................................... 60
5.5.6 COM4 Pin-9 Setup........................................................................................... 60
5.6 CHASSIS INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 61
5.7 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 62
5.7.1 ATA Flat Cable Connection ............................................................................. 62
5.7.2 Dual RS-232 Cable Connection....................................................................... 63
5.7.3 FDD Cable Connection ................................................................................... 64
5.7.4 Four Serial Port Connector............................................................................. 65
5.7.5 PCIe Mini Card Installation............................................................................ 66
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5.7.6 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 67
5.8 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 69
5.8.1 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connection.................................................................. 69
5.8.2 Parallel Device Connection............................................................................. 70
5.8.3 RJ-45 Ethernet Connection.............................................................................. 71
5.8.4 USB Connection............................................................................................... 71
5.8.5 Audio Connection............................................................................................. 72
5.8.6 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 73
6 BIOS SETUP................................................................................................................ 75
6.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 76
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 76
6.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 76
6.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 77
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 77
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6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 77
6.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 78
6.3 ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 79
6.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 81
6.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 82
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave............................................................................. 84
6.3.3 Floppy Configuration....................................................................................... 89
6.3.4 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 90
6.3.5 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 95
6.3.6 Power Configuration........................................................................................ 98
6.3.6.1 General ACPI Configuration.....................................................................99
6.3.6.2 APM Configuration................................................................................. 100
6.3.7 Remote Access Configuration........................................................................ 102
6.3.8 USB Configuration......................................................................................... 105
6.3.8.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration............................................... 107
6.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................. 108
6.5 BOOT.......................................................................................................................110
6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................111
6.5.2 Boot Device Priority.......................................................................................113
6.5.3 Hard Disk Drives............................................................................................114
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6.5.4 Removable Drives...........................................................................................115
6.5.5 CD/DVD Drives..............................................................................................116
6.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................116
6.7 CHIPSET ..................................................................................................................118
6.7.1 Northbridge Configuration............................................................................ 120
6.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 122
7 DRIVER INSTALLATION....................................................................................... 124
7.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 125
7.2 DRIVER CD AUTO-RUN.......................................................................................... 125
7.3 CHIPSET DRIVER .................................................................................................... 127
7.4 VGA DRIVER ......................................................................................................... 130
7.5 LAN DRIVER ......................................................................................................... 135
7.6 AUDIO DRIVER....................................................................................................... 137
7.6.1 BIOS Setup..................................................................................................... 137
7.6.2 Driver Installation ......................................................................................... 137
A BIOS OPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 141
B TERMINOLOGY...................................................................................................... 145
C DIGITAL I/O INTERFACE..................................................................................... 149
C.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 150
C.2 DIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS.................................................................................... 150
C.3 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLES........................................................................... 151
C.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function..................................................................... 151
C.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function.................................................................. 151
D WA TCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 152
E ADDRESS MAPPING .............................................................................................. 155
E.1 DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS (DMA)......................................................................... 156
E.2 INPUT/OUTPUT (IO)............................................................................................... 156
E.3 INTERRUPT REQUEST (IRQ)................................................................................... 158
E.4 MEMORY................................................................................................................ 159
F COMPATIBILITY..................................................................................................... 160
F.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS ........................................................................ 161
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F.2 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS...................................................................................... 161
F.3 COMPATIBLE MEMORY MODULES .......................................................................... 162
G HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE....................................................... 163
G.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY..................................... 164
H AC'97 AUDIO CODEC ............................................................................................ 167
H.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 168
H.1.1 Accessing the AC'97 CODEC ....................................................................... 168
H.1.2 Driver Installation......................................................................................... 168
H.2 SOUND EFFECT CONFIGURATION........................................................................... 169
H.2.1 Accessing the Sound Effects Manager.......................................................... 169
H.2.2 Sound Effect Manager Configuration Options ............................................. 170
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: Overview ......................................................................................................................3
Figure 2-1: IMBA-9454B Dimensions (mm)..................................................................................8
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)..............................................................8
Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram...........................................................................................9
Figure 2-4: CPU & Northbridge ...................................................................................................10
Figure 2–5: Southbridge ..............................................................................................................11
Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations...........................................................................23
Figure 4-2: ATX Power Supply Connector (4-pins) Location...................................................25
Figure 4-3: ATX Power Connector Location..............................................................................26
Figure 4-4: Fan Connectors Locations.......................................................................................27
Figure 4-5: FDC Connector Location..........................................................................................28
Figure 4-6: Multi-panel Connector Location..............................................................................29
Figure 4-7: IDE Device Connector Locations ............................................................................30
Figure 4-8: Line Out Connector Location...................................................................................30
Figure 4-9: PCIe Mini Card Slot Location...................................................................................31
Figure 4-10: PCIe x1 Expansion Card Slot.................................................................................32
Figure 4-11: PCI Slot Location ....................................................................................................32
Figure 4-12: SATA Drive Connector Locations.........................................................................33
Figure 4-13: Serial Port Connector 1 Location..........................................................................34
Figure 4-14: Serial Port Connector 2 Location..........................................................................35
Figure 4-15: SPI Flash Connector...............................................................................................37
Figure 4-16: USB Connector Pinout Locations.........................................................................38
Figure 4-17: IMBA-9454B External Interface Connectors.........................................................39
Figure 4-18: PS/2 Pinouts............................................................................................................39
Figure 4-19: Parallel Port Connector Pinout Locations............................................................40
Figure 4-20: Ethernet Connector Pinout Locations..................................................................41
Figure 4-21: Ethernet Connector.................................................................................................42
Figure 4-22: Audio Connector.....................................................................................................43
Figure 4-23: USB Connector Pinout Locations.........................................................................43
Figure 4-24: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................44
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Figure 5-1: Intel LGA775 ..............................................................................................................50
Figure 5-2: Remove the CPU Socket Protective Shield............................................................50
Figure 5-3: Open the CPU Socket Load Plate............................................................................51
Figure 5-4: Insert the LGA775 CPU.............................................................................................52
Figure 5-5: IEI Cooling Kit............................................................................................................53
Figure 5-6: Securing the Heat sink to the PCB Board ..............................................................54
Figure 5-7: Installing a DIMM.......................................................................................................55
Figure 5-8: Jumper Locations.....................................................................................................57
Figure 5-9: IDE Cable Connection...............................................................................................63
Figure 5-10: Dual RS-232 Cable Installation..............................................................................64
Figure 5-11: FDD Cable Connection...........................................................................................65
Figure 5-12: Four Serial Port Connector....................................................................................66
Figure 5-13: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................66
Figure 5-14: PCIe Mini Card Installation.....................................................................................67
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Figure 5-15: SATA Drive Cable Connection...............................................................................68
Figure 5-16: SATA Power Drive Connection..............................................................................68
Figure 5–17: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ........................................................................70
Figure 5–18: Parallel Port ............................................................................................................70
Figure 5-19: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector......................................................................................71
Figure 5-20: USB Connector........................................................................................................72
Figure 5–21: Audio Connectors..................................................................................................73
Figure 5-22: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................73
Figure 7-1: Introduction Screen............................................................................................... 126
Figure 7-2: Available Drivers.................................................................................................... 126
Figure 7-3: Chipset Driver Installation Program..................................................................... 127
Figure 7-4: Chipset Driver Installation Welcome Screen....................................................... 128
Figure 7-5: Chipset Driver License Agreement...................................................................... 128
Figure 7-6: Chipset Driver Installation..................................................................................... 129
Figure 7-7: Chipset Driver Installation Complete................................................................... 130
Figure 7-8: Select the Operating System ................................................................................ 131
Figure 7-9: VGA Driver Version Information........................................................................... 131
Figure 7-10: VGA Driver File Extraction.................................................................................. 132
Figure 7-11: VGA Driver Welcome Screen.............................................................................. 132
Figure 7-12: VGA Driver License Agreement.......................................................................... 133
Figure 7-13: VGA Driver Readme File...................................................................................... 133
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Figure 7-14: VGA Driver Installing........................................................................................... 134
Figure 7-15: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Installation Complete............................... 134
Figure 7-16: LAN Driver Directory............................................................................................ 135
Figure 7-17: LAN Driver Welcome............................................................................................ 136
Figure 7-18: LAN Driver Installation Ready ............................................................................ 136
Figure 7-19: Device Manager List ............................................................................................ 137
Figure 7-20: Audio Driver Directory......................................................................................... 138
Figure 7-21: Audio Driver Welcome Screen............................................................................ 138
Figure 7-22: Audio Driver Software Configuration................................................................. 139
Figure 7-23: Audio Driver Digital Signature............................................................................ 139
Figure 7-24: Restart the Computer .......................................................................................... 140
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................6
Table 2-1: Power Consumption...................................................................................................16
Table 3-1: Package List Contents...............................................................................................20
Table 3-2: Optional Components................................................................................................21
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................24
Table 4-2: External Peripheral Interface Panel Connectors.....................................................25
Table 4-3: ATX Power Supply Connector (4-pins) Pinouts ......................................................26
Table 4-4: ATX Power Connector Pinouts .................................................................................27
Table 4-5: Fan Connectors Pinouts............................................................................................28
Table 4-6: Multi-panel Connector Pinouts .................................................................................29
Table 4-7: Line Out Connector Pinouts......................................................................................31
Table 4-8: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts.................................................................................33
Table 4-9: Serial Port Connector 1 Pinouts ...............................................................................35
Table 4-10: Serial Port Connector 2 Pinouts .............................................................................36
Table 4-11: SPI Flash Connector.................................................................................................37
Table 4-12: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................................38
Table 4-13: PS/2 Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................40
Table 4-14: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts .............................................................................41
Table 4-15: Ethernet Connector Pinouts....................................................................................42
Table 4-16: Ethernet Connector LEDs........................................................................................42
Table 4-17: USB Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................43
Table 4-18: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................44
Table 5-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................57
Table 5-2: CF Master/Slave Selection Settings..........................................................................58
Table 5-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................58
Table 5-4: COM1 RI/Voltage Selection........................................................................................59
Table 5-5: COM1 Voltage Setting................................................................................................59
Table 5-6: COM2 RI/Voltage Selection........................................................................................59
Table 5-7: COM2 Voltage Setting................................................................................................60
Table 5-8: COM3 RI/Voltage Selection........................................................................................60
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Table 5-9: COM3 Voltage Setting................................................................................................60
Table 5-10: COM4 RI/Voltage Selection......................................................................................61
Table 5-11: COM4 Voltage Setting..............................................................................................61
Table 5-12: IEI Provided Cables..................................................................................................62
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................77
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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................78
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................80
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................81
BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration.................................................................................................82
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...........................................................84
BIOS Menu 6: Floppy Configuration...........................................................................................89
BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration........................................................................................90
BIOS Menu 8: Hardware Health Configuration..........................................................................95
BIOS Menu 9: ACPI Configuration..............................................................................................98
BIOS Menu 10: General ACPI Configuration .............................................................................99
BIOS Menu 11: Advanced Power Management Configuration ............................................. 100
BIOS Menu 12: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced].................................................. 102
BIOS Menu 13: USB Configuration.......................................................................................... 105
BIOS Menu 14: USB Mass Storage Device Configuration..................................................... 107
BIOS Menu 15: PCI/PnP Configuration.................................................................................... 108
BIOS Menu 16: Boot.................................................................................................................. 110
BIOS Menu 17: Boot Settings Configuration.......................................................................... 111
BIOS Menu 18: Boot Device Priority Settings ........................................................................ 113
BIOS Menu 19: Hard Disk Drives ............................................................................................. 114
BIOS Menu 20: Removable Drives........................................................................................... 115
BIOS Menu 21: CD/DVD Drives ................................................................................................ 116
BIOS Menu 22: Security............................................................................................................ 117
BIOS Menu 23: Chipset............................................................................................................. 118
BIOS Menu 24: Northbridge Chipset Configuration............................................................... 120
BIOS Menu 25:Exit..................................................................................................................... 122
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1
1 Introduction
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1.1 Introduction
The IMBA-9454B motherboard has an LGA775 socket for Intel® processors. The
IMBA-9454B offers eight RS-232 serial ports and two VGA outputs. Four of the RS-232
ports support power through pin-9 supporting either the standard RI signal, 5 V or 12 V
power. The VGA ports support three display modes. The first mode support display of the
same output on both monitors. The second supports display of two different pictures on
both. Finally, extended view spreads a single output image over two monitors installed
next to each other, or above each other.
The IMBA-9454B also features six USB ports, four SATA II ports, an IDE port, a FDD port,
a parallel port, three PCI slots, a PCIe x1 slot and a PCIe Mini card slot.
1.2 Features
Some of the IMBA-9454B features are listed below.
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RoHS compliant
Supports Intel® Core™2 Duo, Pentium® 4, Pentium® D and Celeron® D
Integrated Intel® GMA950 graphics engine
Maximum FSB of 1066 MHz
Two DDR2 DIMMs up to 2.0 GB each
High performance PCIe Gigabit Ethernet chipset
Four SATA 3.0 Gb/s drives supported
Two Ultra ATA 100 IDE devices supported
Six USB 2.0 devices supported
Expansion:
1.3 Overview
The diagram below shows the connectors on the IMBA-9454B.
o 1 x PCIe x1 expansion slot
o 1 x PCIe Mini card slot
o 3 x PCI slots
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Figure 1-1: Overview
1.4 Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers
The IMBA-9454B has the following on-board connectors:
1 x 12 V power connector
1 x ATX power connector
1 x Audio connector
1 x Audio line out connector
2 x DDR2 DIMM slots
2 x Fan connectors
1 x Floppy disk connector
1 x Front panel connector
1 x IDE disk drive connector
1 x PCIe mini card slot
1 x PCIe slot
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3 x PCI slots
4 x SATA drive con nectors
2 x Serial port connectors (4 ports per connector)
1 x SPI flash connector
2 x USB connectors
The IMBA-9454B has the following external peripheral interface connectors on the board
rear panel:
1 x PS/2 dual keyboard/mouse connector
1 x Parallel port connector
2 x VGA connector
1 x Gigabit Ethernet connector
4 x USB connectors
3 x Audio jacks
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The IMBA-9454B has the following on-board jumpers:
AT/ATX power selection
Clear CMOS
COM1 Pin-9 setup
COM2 Pin-9 setup
COM3 Pin-9 setup
COM4 Pin-9 setup
1.5 Technical Specifications
IMBA-9454B technical specifications are listed in Table 1-1. Detailed descriptions of each
specification can be found in Chapter 2.
Specification IMBA-9454B
Form Factor
ATX motherboard
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Specification IMBA-9454B
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo (up to 2.66 GHz)
Intel® Pentium® 4 (up to 3.8 GHz)
System CPU
Front Side Bus
System Chipset
Memory
Display
BIOS
Audio
LAN
COM
Intel® Pentium® D (up to 3.6 GHz)
Intel® Celeron® D (up to 3.6 GHz)
(Hyperthreading Technology supported)
533 MHz, 800 MHz or 1066 MHz
Northbridge: Intel® 945G Express
Southbridge: Intel® ICH7
Two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot s support two 2.0 GB
400 MHz, 533 MHz or 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs each
Two VGA connectors
AMI BIOS
Audio out, line-in and mic-in on rear I/O panel
Realtek PCIe 8111CP GbE Controller
Eight on-board serial ports
Jumpers select RI/5 V/12 V for pin-9 on COM1 – COM4
USB 2.0
IDE
Floppy Disk
SATA
Keyboard/mouse
Watchdog Timer
Power Consumption
Temperature
Humidity
(operating)
Six USB 2.0 devices supported
One 40-pin IDE supporting ATA100
One FDD connector
Four SATA 3.0 Gb/s drives supported
Two PS/2 connectors for keyboard or mouse
Software programmable 1-255 sec. by super I/O
+12 V @ 10.44 A
+5 V @ 2.11 A
3.3 V @ 6.07 A
0ºC ~ 60ºC (32ºF ~140ºF)
5%~95% non-condensing
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Specification IMBA-9454B
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Dimensions
Weight (GW/NW)
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications
304 mm x 190 mm
1200 g / 650 g
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Chapter
2
2 Detailed Specifications
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2.1 Overview
This chapter describes the specifications and on-board features of the IMBA-9454B in
detail.
2.2 Dimensions
The dimensions of the board are listed below and shown in Figure 2-1.
Length: 304 mm
Width: 190 mm
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Figure 2-1: IMBA-9454B Dimensions (mm)
External peripheral interface connector panel dimensions are shown in
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)
Figure 2-2.
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2.3 Data Flow
Figure 2-3 shows the data flow between the two on-board chipsets and other components
installed on the motherboard and described in the following sections of this chapter.
Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram
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2.4 Compatible Processors
The IMBA-9454B support LGA775 Intel® processors. Processors supported by the
IMBA-9454B include the Core™2 Duo, Pentium® 4, Pentium® D and Celeron® D.
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Figure 2-4: CPU & Northbridge
2.5 Intel® 945G Northbridge Chipset
The CPU connects to the Intel® 945G Northbridge chip. The Northbridge is connected to
main memory and to the graphics interfaces. The Northbridge also connects to the
Southbridge through the DMI interface.
2.5.1 Memory
The IMBA-9454B supports two DDR2 modules up to 2.0 GB each.
2.5.2 VGA
One VGA port is connected directly to the Northbridge. The second VGA port is connected
to the SDVO interface through an SDVO-to-VGA chip.
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2.6 Intel® ICH7 Southbridge Chipset
The Southbridge chipset is connected to the interfaces listed in the subsections below.
Figure 2–5: Southbridge
2.6.1 Audio
The audio controller supports line output, line input and microphone input through audio
jacks on the rear I/O panel.
2.6.2 IDE Interface
The IDE interface supports up to two IDE devices and transfer rates of up to 100 MB/s.
2.6.3 PCI Interface
The PCI interface connects to three PCI slots.
2.6.4 Real Time Clock
256 bytes of battery backed RAM is provided by the Motorola MC146818 A real time clock
(RTC) integrated into the ICH7. The RTC operates on a 3 V battery and 32.768 KHz
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crystal. The RTC keeps track of the time and stores system data even when the system is
turned off.
2.6.5 SATA Controller
The SATA II ports support 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rates.
The integrated SATA controller on the ICH7 Southbridge supports four SATA drives with
independent DMA operations. SATA controller specifications are listed below.
Supports four SATA drives
Supports 3.0 Gb/s data transfer speeds
2.6.6 USB Controller
Six USB ports are supported on the IMBA-9454B. Two USB ports are located on the rear
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I/O panel, four more are accessible through two pin-headers on the board.
2.7 PCIe Bus Components
The PCIe bus is connected to the following components:
PCIe Mini card slot
PCIe x1 expansion slot
Realtek PCIe 8111CP GbE controller
2.7.1 PCIe Mini Card Slot
PCIe Mini cards offer system expansion on cards much smaller than standard PCIe
expansion cards and with smaller size and faster speed than Mini PCI expansi on cards.
2.7.2 PCIe x1 Expansion Slot
The PCIe x1 expansion slot allows a PCIe x1 expansion card to be added to the system.
PCIe expansion cards includes Ethernet cards, wireless cards and other add-ons.
2.7.3 Realtek PCIe 8111CP GbE Controller
The Realtek PCIe 8111CP GbE controller provides 1.0 Gb/s network access. The gigabit
Ethernet port is also backward compatible with Fast Ethernet and standard Ethernet.
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2.8 PCI Bus Components
The PCI bus is connected to the following components:
Three PCI expansion card slots
2.8.1 PCI Expansion Card Slot
PCI expansion card slots provide an expansion card interface for a number of legacy
cards. Newer card typically use PCIe x1, but many older cards utilize the PCI standard.
2.9 LPC Bus Components
The LPC bus is connected to components listed below:
BIOS chipset
Super I/O chipset
Two serial port chips
2.9.1 BIOS Chipset
The BIOS chipset has a licensed copy of AMI BIOS installed on the chipset. The BIOS
features:
AMI Flash BIOS
SMIBIOS (DMI) compliant
Console redirection function support
PXE (Pre-boot Execution Environment) support
USB booting support
2.9.2 Serial Port Chips
The two serial port chips support a total of eight serial ports, four serial po rts per chip. The
first four serial ports support the following setups for pin-9:
RI
5 V power
12 V power
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All serial ports support the RS-232 communication protocol only.
2.9.3 Super I/O
The iTE IT8718F Super I/O chipset is connected to the Intel® ICH7 Southbridge through
the LPC bus. The iTE IT8718F is connected to the interfaces listed in the subsections
below.
2.9.3.1 Enhanced Hardware Monitor
The Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor monitors all the thermal and voltage inputs.
These are reported to the BIOS and can be seen in the BIOS hardware health
configuration menu.
2.9.3.2 Fan Speed Controller
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The fan speed controller allows the fan speeds to be controlled. One of the pin s connected
to the fan sends the fan speed information that is then relayed to the BIOS.
2.9.3.3 Parallel Port
The Super I/O parallel port (LPT) supports standard mode, enhanced mode and
high-speed mode parallel port devices. The LPT is compliant with the following LPT
modes.
2.9.3.4 Keyboard and Mouse Controller
The Super I/O keyboard controller can execute the 8042 instruction set.
2.10 Environmental and Power Specifications
This section outlines the system environmental and power specifications.
2.10.1 System Monitoring
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The IMBA-9454B monitors the following thermal inputs:
System temperature
Power temperature
CPU temperature
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The IMBA-9454B monitors the following voltages:
CPU core
1.80 V
3.30 V
5.00 V
1.05 V
1.50 V
VBAT
The IMBA-9454B monitors the following fan speeds:
CPU fan speed
System fan speed
2.10.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control
The maximum and minimum operating temperatures for the IMBA-9454B are listed below.
Minimum Operating Temperature: 0ºC (32°F)
Maximum Operating Temperature: 60°C (140°F)
A cooling fan and heat sink must be installed on the CPU. Thermal paste must be
smeared on the lower side of the heat sink before it is mounted on the CPU. Heat sinks
are also mounted on the Northbridge and Southbridge chipsets to ensure the operating
temperature of these chips remain low.
2.10.3 Power Consumption
Table 2-1 shows the power consumption with a 3.0 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 and 1.0 GB
DDR2.
Voltage Current
+3.3 V 6.07 A
+5 V 2.1 1 A
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Voltage Current
+12 V 10.44 A
Table 2-1: Power Consumption
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3 Unpacking
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3.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the
IMBA-9454B may result in permanent damage to the IMBA-9454B and
severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the IMBA-9454B. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is critical that
the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to whenever handling the
IMBA-9454B or any other electrical component.
Wear an anti-static wristband - Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can
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help to prevent ESD from damaging the IMBA-9454B.
Self-grounding - Touch a grounded conducting material before handling and
periodically while handling the IMBA-9454B.
Use an anti-static pad - When configuring the IMBA-9454B, place it on an
antic-static pad to reduce the possibility of ESD damage.
Only handle the edges of the IMBA-9454B - When handling the
IMBA-9454B, hold it by its edges.
3.2 Unpacking
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions
When the IMBA-9454B is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section
Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the IMBA-9454B does not fall
out of the box.
Make sure all the components shown in Section
3.1.
3.3 are present.
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3.3 Unpacking Checklist
NOTE:
If any components listed in the checklist below are missing, do not
proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the
IMBA-9454B was purchased from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly by sending an email to
3.3.1 Package Contents
The IMBA-9454B is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 IMBA-9454B
2 4 COM (wo bracket)
(P/N: 32200-025401-RS)
1 ATA 66/100 flat cable
(P/N: 32200-000052-RS)
sales@iei.com.tw.
4 SATA cables
(P/N: 32000-062800-RS)
1 I/O Shielding
(P/N: 45014-0016C0-00-RS)
1 Mini jumper Pack
(P/N: 33100-000079-RS)
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Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 Quick Installation Guide
1 Utility CD
Table 3-1: Package List Contents
3.3.2 Optional Components
The following optional components are available from IEI.
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Item and Part Number Image
CPU cooling kit (P/N: CF-775A-RS)
CPU cooler
(P/N: CF-520-RS)
FDD cable (P/N: 32200-000017-RS)
SATA power cable
(P/N: 32100-088600-RS)
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Item and Part Number Image
Wireless LAN card 802.11b/g
(P/N: WMPCIE-V01-RS)
Wireless LAN card 802.11b/g
(P/N: WMUSB-V01-RS)
Dual USB cable (P/N: CB-USB02-RS)
Table 3-2: Optional Components
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4 Connector Pinouts
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4.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
Section 4.1.1 shows peripheral interface connector locations. Section 4.1.2 lists all the
peripheral interface connectors seen in Section 4.1.1.
4.1.1 Layout
Figure 4-1 shows the on-board peripheral connectors, rear panel peripheral connectors
and on-board jumpers.
Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
Table 4-1 shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the IMBA-9454B. Detailed
descriptions of these connectors can be found below.
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Connector Type Label
+12 V ATX power connector 4-pin header CPU12 V1
ATX power connector 24-pin header PWR1
Fan connectors 4-pin wafer CPU_FAN1
Floppy disk drive connector 34-pin box header FDC1
Front panel connectors 14-pin header CN2
IDE Interface connector 40-pin box header IDE
Line out connector 4-pin header LINE_OUT1
PCIe Mini card slot PCIe Mini MINI_PCIE1
PCIe x1 slot PCIe x1 expansion slot PCIE1
PCI slot PCI expansion slot PCI1
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SYS_FAN1
PCI2
PCI3
SATA drive connector 7-pin SATA SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
Serial port connector 1 40-pin box header COM1-4
Serial port connector 2 40-pin box header COM5-8
SPI flash connector 8-pin header JSPI1
USB connector 8-pin header USB2
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors
4.1.3 External Peripheral Interface Panel Connectors
Table 4-2 lists the external peripheral interface panel connectors on the IMBA-9454B.
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Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found in.
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Connector Type Label
Audio connector 3 x Audio jacks CN1
Ethernet/USB connector RJ-45/USB port combo connector LAN/USB1
Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 KBMS1
Parallel port connector DB-25 (female) LPT1
USB connectors USB connectors LAN/USB1
VGA connector DB-15 (female) VGA1, VGA2
Table 4-2: External Peripheral Interface Panel Connectors
4.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors
Internal peripheral connectors are found on the motherboard and are only accessible
USB1
when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. T his se ction h as complet e d esc ription s of
all the internal, peripheral connectors on the IMBA-9454B.
4.2.1 ATX Power Supply Connector (4-pins)
CN Label: CPU12 V1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The 4-pin ATX power supply connector is connected to a +12 V ATX power supply.
4-pin ATX power connector (1x4)
Figure 4-2
See
Table 4-3
See
Figure 4-2: ATX Power Supply Connector (4-pins) Location
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PIN DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12 V
4 +12 V
Table 4-3: ATX Power Supply Connector (4-pins) Pinouts
4.2.2 ATX Power Supply Connector (24-pins)
CN Label: PWR1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
24-pin ATX power connector (2x12)
Figure 4-3
See
Table 4-4
See
The 24-pin ATX power supply connector is connected to a ATX power supply.
Figure 4-3: ATX Power Connector Location
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PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 +3.3 V 13 +3.3 V
2 +3.3 V 14 -12 V
3 Ground 15 COM
4 +5.0 V 16 PS-ON
5 Ground 17 Ground
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PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
6 +5.0 V 18 Ground
7 Ground 19 Ground
8 PWR-OK 20 -5.0 V
9 5 VSB 21 +5.0 V
10 +12.0 V 22 +5.0 V
11 +12.0 V 23 +5.0 V
12 +3.3 V 24 Ground
Table 4-4: ATX Power Connector Pinouts
4.2.3 Fan Connectors
CN Label: CPU_FAN1 & SYS_FAN1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
4-pin wafer connector & 3-pin wafer connector
Figure 4-4
See
Table 4-5
See
The fan connectors are connected to cooling fans. The speed of the cooling fans is
sensed and controlled through the BIOS settings.
Figure 4-4: Fan Connectors Locations
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PIN CPU_FAN1 SYS_FAN1
1 GND GND
2 +12 V +12 V
3 Rotation Signal Rotation Signal
4 Control
Table 4-5: Fan Connectors Pinouts
4.2.4 Floppy Disk Connector
CN Label: FDC1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
The floppy disk connector is connected to a floppy disk drive.
Figure 4-5: FDC Connector Location
34-pin header (2x17)
Figure 4-5
See
4.2.5 Front Panel Connectors
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CN Label: CN2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
14-pin header (2x7)
See
See
Figure 4-6
Table 4-6
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The multi-panel connector connects to external switches and indicators to monitor and
controls the motherboard.
Figure 4-6: Multi-panel Connector Location
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 Power LED+ 2 Speaker+
3 N/C 4 N/C
5 Power LED- 6 N/C
7 Power button- 8 Speaker9 Power button+ 10 N/C
11 IDE LED+ 12 Reset button+
13 IDE LED- 14 Reset button-
Table 4-6: Multi-panel Connector Pinouts
4.2.6 IDE Connector
CN Label: IDE
CN Type:
CN Location:
40-pin box header (2x20)
Figure 4-7
See
One 40-pin IDE device connector on the IMBA-9454B supports connectivity to two hard
disk drives.
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Figure 4-7: IDE Device Connector Locations
4.2.7 Line Out Connector
CN Label: LINE_OUT1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The line out connector provides audio output that can be connected to the front panel.
4-pin header (1x4)
Figure 4-8
See
Table 4-7
See
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Figure 4-8: Line Out Connector Location
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PIN DESCRIPTION
1 Line out left
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Line out right
Table 4-7: Line Out Connector Pinouts
4.2.8 PCIe Mini Card Slot
CN Label: MINI_PCIE1
CN Type:
CN Location:
A PCIe Mini expansion card can be installed in the PCIe Mini card slot.
Figure 4-9: PCIe Mini Card Slot Location
PCIe Mini card slot
Figure 4-9
See
4.2.9 PCIe x1 Slot
CN Label: PCIE1
CN Type:
CN Location:
The PCIe x1 slot if for installing PCIe x1 expansion cards.
PCIe x1 expansion slot
Figure 4-10
See
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Figure 4-10: PCIe x1 Expansion Card Slot
4.2.10 PCI Slot
CN Label: PCI1 to PCI3
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CN Type:
CN Location:
The PCI slot enables a PCI expansion module to be connected to the board.
PCI Slot
Figure 4-11
See
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Figure 4-11: PCI Slot Location
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4.2.11 SATA Drive Connectors
CN Label: SATA1, SATA2, SATA3 and SATA4
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
7-pin SATA drive connectors
Figure 4-12
See
Table 4-8
See
The SATA drive connectors are connected to SATA 3 Gb/s disk drives that transfer data at
speeds as high as 3.0 Gb/s.
Figure 4-12: SATA Drive Connector Locations
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 TX+
3 TX4 GND
5 RX6 RX+
7 GND
Table 4-8: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts
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4.2.12 Serial Port Connector 1
CN Label: COM1-4
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
40-pin box header (2x20)
Figure 4-13
See
Table 4-9
See
The serial port connector provides a connection for four serial ports. These serial ports
also support a selectable pin-9. Use the jumpers to adjust the pin-9 settings.
Figure 4-13: Serial Port Connector 1 Location
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 DCD1 2 DSR1
3 RXD1 4 RTS1
5 TXD1 6 CTS1
7 DTR1 8 RI1
9 GND 10 NC
11 DCD2 12 DSR2
13 RXD2 14 RTS2
15 TXD2 16 CTS2
17 DTR2 18 RI2
19 GND 20 NC
21 DCD3 22 DSR3
23 RXD3 24 RTS3
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PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
25 TXD3 26 CTS3
27 DTR3 28 RI3
29 GND 30 NC
31 DCD4 32 DSR4
33 RXD4 34 RTS4
35 TXD4 36 CTS4
37 DTR4 38 RI4
39 GND 40 NC
Table 4-9: Serial Port Connector 1 Pinouts
4.2.13 Serial Port Connector 2
CN Label: COM5-8
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
40-pin header (2x20)
Figure 4-14
See
Table 4-10
See
The serial port connector if for serial ports COM5 to COM8.
Figure 4-14: Serial Port Connector 2 Location
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 DCD5 2 DSR5
3 RXD5 4 RTS5
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PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
5 TXD5 6 CTS5
7 DTR5 8 RI5
9 GND 10 NC
11 DCD6 12 DSR6
13 RXD6 14 RTS6
15 TXD6 16 CTS6
17 DTR6 18 RI6
19 GND 20 NC
21 DCD7 22 DSR7
23 RXD7 24 RTS7
25 TXD7 26 CTS7
27 DTR7 28 RI7
29 GND 30 NC
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31 DCD8 32 DSR8
33 RXD8 34 RTS8
35 TXD8 36 CTS8
37 DTR8 38 RI8
39 GND 40 NC
Table 4-10: Serial Port Connector 2 Pinouts
4.2.14 SPI Flash Connector
CN Label: JSPI1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The SPI flash connector is for flashing a new BIOS onto the SPI BIOS chip.
8-pin header (2x4)
Figure 4-15
See
Table 4-11
See
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Figure 4-15: SPI Flash Connector
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 SPI_VCC
2 Ground
3 SPI_CS4 SPICLK
5 SPIMISO
6 SPIMOSI
7 NC
8 NC
Table 4-11: SPI Flash Connector
4.2.15 USB Connectors (Internal)
CN Label: USB2
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The USB header connects to two USB ports. The USB ports support low, fast and
8-pin header (2x4)
Figure 4-16
See
Table 4-12
See
hi-speed USB.
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Figure 4-16: USB Connector Pinout Locations
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PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 Power 2 Ground
3 Data- 4 Data+
5 Data+ 6 Data7 Ground 8 Power
Table 4-12: USB Port Connector Pinouts
4.3 External Peripheral Interface Connectors
The external peripheral interface connectors on the back panel are connected to devices
externally when the IMBA-9454B is installed in a chassis. The peripheral connectors on
the rear panel are:
1 x Keyboard/mouse connector
1 x Parallel port connector
1 x RJ-45 Ethernet connector
3 x Audio jacks
4 x USB 2.0 connectors
2 x VGA connector
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Figure 4-17: IMBA-9454B External Interface Connectors
4.3.1 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
CN Label: KBMS1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
The IMBA-9454B keyboard and mouse connectors are standard PS/2 connectors.
Figure 4-18: PS/2 Pinouts
PS/2 connector
Figure 4-17 (labeled number 1)
See
Figure 4-18 and Table 4-13
See
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 L_KDAT 7 L_MDAT
2 NC 8 NC
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PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
3 GND 9 GND
4 5 V 10 5 V
5 L_KCLK 11 L_MCLK
6 NC 12 NC
Table 4-13: PS/2 Connector Pinouts
4.3.2 Parallel Port Connector
CN Label: LPT1
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
DB-25
Figure 4-17 (labeled number 2)
See
Figure 4-19 and Table 4-14
See
These ports are usually connected to a printer. IMBA-9454B includes one on-board
parallel ports accessed through one 25-pin D-type female connector.
Figure 4-19: Parallel Port Connector Pinout Locations
PIN Description PIN Description
1 STROBE# 2 DATA 0
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3 DATA 1 4 DATA 2
5 DATA 3 6 DATA 4
7 DATA 5 8 DATA 6
9 DATA 7 10 ACKNOWLEDGE
11 BUSY 12 PAPER EMPTY
13 PRINTER SELECT 14 AUTO FORM FEED #
15 ERROR# 16 INITIALIZE
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PIN Description PIN Description
17 PRINTER SELECT LN# 18 GND
19 GND 20 GND
21 GND 22 GND
23 GND 24 GND
25 GND
Table 4-14: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts
4.3.3 Ethernet Connector
CN Label: LAN/USB1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
RJ-45 ports
Figure 4-17 (labeled 3)
See
Figure 4-20, Table 4-15 and Table 4-16
See
A 1 Gb connection can be made between the Ethernet connectors and a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Figure 4-20: Ethernet Connector Pinout Locations
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 TX+ (or MDX0+) 5 N/C (or MDX2-)
2 TX- (or MDX0-) 6 RX- (or MDX1-)
3 RX+ (or MDX1+) 7 N/C (or MDX3+)
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PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
4 N/C (or MDX2+) 8 N/C (or MDX3-)
Table 4-15: Ethernet Connector Pinouts
Figure 4-21: Ethernet Connector
The RJ-45 Ethernet connector has two status LEDs, one green and one yello w. The green
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LED indicates activity on the port and the yellow LED indicates the port is linked
(
Table 4-16).
SPEED LED LINK LED
Status Description Status Description
GREEN ON: 100 MB
OFF: 10 MB
Table 4-16: Ethernet Connector LEDs
YELLOW ON: Linked
Flashing: Activity
4.3.4 Audio Connectors
CN Label: CN1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
Audio jack
Figure 4-17 (labeled number 4)
See
Figure 4-22
See
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Line In port (Light Blue): Connects a CD-ROM, DVD player, or other audio
devices.
Speaker Out port (Lime): Connects to a hea dphone or a speaker. With
multi-channel configurations, this port can also connect to front speakers.
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Microphone (Pink): Connects a microphone.
Figure 4-22: Audio Connector
4.3.5 USB Connectors
CN Label: LAN/USB1, USB1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
USB devices connect directly to the USB connectors on the external peripheral connector
panel.
Figure 4-23: USB Connector Pinout Locations
Dual USB port
Figure 4-17 (labeled 5)
See
Figure 4-23 and Table 4-17
See
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 VCC 5 VCC
2 USBD0- 6 USBD03 USBD0+ 7 USBD0+
4 GND 8 GND
Table 4-17: USB Connector Pinouts
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4.3.6 VGA Connector
CN Label: VGA1, VGA2
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CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
HD-D-sub 15 Female connector
Figure 4-17 (labeled 6)
See
Figure 4-24 and Table 4-18
See
The standard HD-D-sub 15 female connector connects to a CRT or LCD monitor.
Figure 4-24: VGA Connector
PIN Description PIN Description
1 RED 2 GREEN
3 BLUE 4 N/C
5 GND 6 GND
7 GND 8 GND
9 VCC 10 GND
11 N/C 12 DDC DAT
13 HSYNC 14 VSYNC
15 DDC CLK
Table 4-18: VGA Connector Pinouts
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5 Installation
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5.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the
IMBA-9454B may result in permanent damage to the IMBA-9454B and
severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the IMBA-9454B. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore
critical that whenever the IMBA-9454B, or any other electrical component is handled, the
following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple an ti-static wristband can
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help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding: Before handling the board, touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the IMBA-9454B, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damage.
Only handle the edges of the PCB: When handling the PCB, hold it by its
edges.
5.2 Installation Considerations
NOTE:
The following installation notices and installation considerations should
be read and understood before the IMBA-9454B is installed. All
installation notices pertaining to the installation of the IMBA-9454B
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should be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions
may lead to severe damage of the IMBA-9454B and injury to the
person installing the motherboard.
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5.2.1 Installation Notices
WARNING:
The installation instructions described in this manual should be
carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the IMBA-9454B and
injury to the user.
Before and during the installation please DO the following:
Read the user manual:
o The user manual provides a complete description of the IMBA-9454B
installation instructions and configuration options.
Wear an electrostatic discharge cuff (ESD):
o Electronic components are easily damaged by ESD. Wearing an ESD cuff
removes ESD from the body and helps prevent ESD damage.
Place the IMBA-9454B on an antistatic pad:
o When installing or configuring the motherboard, place it on an antistatic
pad. This helps to prevent potential ESD damage.
Turn off all power to the IMBA-9454B:
o When working with the IMBA-9454B, make sure that it is disconnected
from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.
Before and during the installation of the IMBA-9454B DO NOT:
Remove any of the stickers on the PCB board. These stickers are required for
warranty validation.
Use the product before verifying all the cables and power connectors are
properly connected.
Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins, or its
components.
5.2.2 Installation Checklist
The following checklist is provided to ensure the IMBA-9454B is properly installed.
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All the items in the packing list are present (see Chapter 3)
A CPU is installed
A CPU cooling kit is properly installed
Compatible memory modules are properly inserted into the memo ry slots
The IMBA-9454B is installed into a chassis with adequate ventilation
The correct power supply is being used
The following devices (if applicable) are properly connected
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o IDE devices
o SATA drives
o Floppy disk drive
o System front panel connector
o Power supply
o USB cable
o Serial port cable
o Parallel port cable
o Keyboard/mouse cable
The following external peripheral devices (if applicable) are properly
connected to the chassis:
o VGA screen
o Keyboard
o Mouse
o USB devices
o LAN
o Audio jacks
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5.3 CPU Installation
WARNING:
A CPU should never be turned on without the specified cooling kit
being installed. If the cooling kit (heat sink and fan) is not properly
installed and the system turned on, permanent damage to the CPU and
other electronic components attached to the system may be incurred.
Running a CPU without a cooling kit may also result in injury to the
user.
The CPU, CPU cooling kit and DIMM are the most critical components of the
IMBA-9454B. If any of these components is not installed, the IMBA-9454B cannot operate.
5.3.1 LGA775 CPU Installation
NOTE:
To enable Hyper-threading, both the CPU, chipset and operating
system must support hyper-threading.
WARNING:
CPUs are expensive and sensitive components. When installing the
CPU please be careful not to damage it in anyway. Make sure the CPU
is installed properly and ensure the correct cooling kit is properly
installed.
The LGA775 is shown in Figure 5-1.
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Figure 5-1: Intel LGA775
To install a LGA775 CPU onto the IMBA-9454B, follow the steps below:
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WARNING:
When handling the CPU, only hold it on the sides. DO NOT touch the
pins at the bottom of the CPU.
Step 1: Remove the protective cover. Remove the black protective cover by prying it
off the load plate. To remove the protective cover, loca te the “REMOVE” sign
and use your fingernail to pry the protective cover off. See
Figure 5-2.
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Figure 5-2: Remove the CPU Socket Protective Shield
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Step 2: Open the socket. Disengage the load lever by pressing the lever down and
slightly outward to clear the retention tab. Rotate the load lever to a fully open
position. Then rotate the load plate towards the opposite direction. See
Figure 5-3.
Figure 5-3: Open the CPU Socket Load Plate
Step 3: Inspect the CPU socket Make sure there are no bent pins an d make sure the
socket contacts are free of foreign material. If any debris is found, remove it with
compressed air.
Step 4: Orientate the CPU properly. Make sure the IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) side is
facing upward.
Step 5: Correctly position the CPU. Match the Pin 1 mark with the cut edge on the
CPU socket.
Step 6: Align the CPU pins. Locate pin 1 and the two orientation notches on the CPU.
Carefully match the two orientation notches on the CPU with the socket
alignment keys.
Step 7: Insert the CPU. Gently insert the CPU into the socket. If the CPU pins are
properly aligned, the CPU should slide into the CPU socket smoothly. See
Figure 5-4.
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Figure 5-4: Insert the LGA775 CPU
Step 8: Close the CPU socket. Close the load plate and engage the load lever by
pushing it back to its original position. Secure the load lever under the retention
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tab on the side of CPU socket.
Step 9: Connect the CPU 12 V cable to the 12After the c ooling kit is installed
connect the CPU cable to the CPU 12 V power connectorStep 0:
5.3.2 LGA775 Cooling Kit Installation
WARNING:
It is strongly recommended that the original heat sink and cooler
provided by Intel not be used on the IMBA-9454B.
IEI’s cooling kits include a support bracket that is combined with the
heat sink mounted on the CPU to counterweigh and balance the load
on both sides of the PCB.
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Figure 5-5: IEI Cooling Kit
The cooling kit can be purchased separately. The cooling kits compri se of a CPU heat sink
and a cooling fan.
WARNING:
Do not wipe off (accidentally or otherwise) the pre-sprayed layer of
thermal paste on the bottom of the heat sink. The thermal paste
between the CPU and the heat sink is important for optimum heat
dissipation.
Follow the instructions below to install a cooling kit.
Step 1: Place the cooling kit onto the LGA775 CPU. Make sure the CPU cable can
be properly routed when the cooling kit is installed.
Step 2: Properly align the cooling kit. Make sure the four spring screw fasteners can
pass through the pre-drilled holes on the PCB.
Step 3: Mount the cooling kit. Gently place the cooling kit on top of the CPU. Make
sure the four threaded screws on the corners of the cooling kit properly pass
through the predrilled holes on the bottom of the PCB.
Step 4: Secure the cooling kit. From the solder side of the PCB, align the support
bracket to the screw threads on heat sink that were inserted through the PCB
holes. (See
Figure 5-6)
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Figure 5-6: Securing the Heat sink to the PCB Board
Step 5: Tighten the screws. Use a screwdriver to tighten the four screws. Tighten each
nut a few turns at a time and do not over-tighten the screws.
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Step 6: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the fan connector
on the IMBA-9454B. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips
and fan blades.Step 0:
5.4 DIMM Installation
WARNING:
Using incorrectly specified DIMM may cause permanently damage the
IMBA-9454B. Please make sure the purchased DIMM complies with
the memory specifications of the IMBA-9454B. DIMM specifications
compliant with the IMBA-9454B are listed in Chapter 2.
To install a DIMM into a DIMM socket, please follow the steps below and refer to
Figure 5-7.
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Figure 5-7: Installing a DIMM
Step 1: Open the DIMM socket handles. The DIMM socket has two hand les that
secure the DIMM into the socket. Before the DIMM can be inserted into the
socket, the handles must be opened. See
Step 2: Align the DIMM with the socket. The DIMM must be oriented in such a way
that the notch in the middle of the DIMM must be aligned with the plastic bridge
in the socket. See
Step 3: Insert the DIMM. Once properly aligned, the DIMM can be inserted into the
socket. As the DIMM is inserted, the white handles on the side of the socket will
close automatically and secure the DIMM to the socket. See
Step 4: Removing a DIMM. To remove a DIMM, push both handles outward. The
memory module is ejected by a mechanism in the socket.Step 0:
Figure 5-7.
Figure 5-7.
Figure 5-7.
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5.5 Jumper Settings
NOTE:
A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit. It consists
of two or three metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a
plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To
CLOSE/SHORT a jumper means connecting the pins of the jumper
with the plastic clip and to OPEN a jumper means removing the plastic
clip from a jumper.
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Before the IMBA-9454B is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in accordance
with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the IMBA-9454B are listed in
Description Label Type
AT/ATX power selection JP2 2-pin header
Clear CMOS jumper CLR_CMOS1 3-pin header
COM1 pin-9 setup J_COM_F1
J_COM_V1
COM2 pin-9 setup J_COM_F2
J_COM_V2
COM3 pin-9 setup J_COM_F3
J_COM_V3
6-pin header
6-pin header
6-pin header
Table 5-1.
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Description Label Type
COM4 pin-9 setup J_COM_F4
J_COM_V4
Table 5-1: Jumpers
6-pin header
Figure 5-8: Jumper Locations
5.5.1 AT/ATX Power Selection
Jumper Label: JP2
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
This jumper sets the motherboard to use AT or ATX power. AT power turns the computer
off directly by turning power supply on and off. ATX provides more advanced power
settings and allows the system to be turned on and off remotely and to enter different
sleep states.
2-pin header
Table 5-2
See
Figure 5-8
See
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Pins Description
Open AT
Short ATX Default
Table 5-2: CF Master/Slave Selection Settings
5.5.2 Clear CMOS Jumper
Jumper Label: JP1
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Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
3-pin header
Table 5-3
See
Figure 5-8
See
If the IMBA-9454B fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper
clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper
cap to close pins 2 and 3 for a few seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins 1
and 2.
If the “CMOS Settings Wrong” message is displayed during the boot up process, the fault
may be corrected by pressing the F1 to enter the CMOS Setup menu. Do one of the
following:
Enter the correct CMOS setting
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults.
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After having done one of the above, save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup menu.
The clear CMOS jumper settings are shown in
Pins Description
1-2 Keep CMOS Setup Default
2-3 Clear CMOS Setup
Table 5-3.
Table 5-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings
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5.5.3 COM1 Pin-9 Setup
Jumper Label: J_COM_F1 & J_COM_V1
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
6-pin header (both settings on the same physical pin header set)
Table 5-4 and Table 5-5
See
Figure 5-8
See
This jumper sets the function of pin-9 as either RI, 5 V or 12 V.
Pins Description
1-2 Voltage
2-3 RI Default
Table 5-4: COM1 RI/Voltage Selection
Pins Description
1-2 5 V
2-3 12 V Default
Table 5-5: COM1 Voltage Setting
5.5.4 COM2 Pin-9 Setup
Jumper Label: J_COM_F2 & J_COM_V2
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
This jumper sets the function of pin-9 as either RI, 5 V or 12 V.
Pins Description
1-2 Voltage
2-3 RI Default
Table 5-6: COM2 RI/Voltage Selection
6-pin header (both settings on the same physical pin header set)
Table 5-6 and Table 5-7
See
Figure 5-8
See
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Pins Description
1-2 5 V
2-3 12 V Default
Table 5-7: COM2 Voltage Setting
5.5.5 COM3 Pin-9 Setup
Jumper Label: J_COM_F3 & J_COM_V3
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Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
6-pin header (both settings on the same physical pin header set)
Table 5-8 and Table 5-9
See
Figure 5-8
See
This jumper sets the function of pin-9 as either RI, 5 V or 12 V.
Pins Description
1-2 Voltage
2-3 RI Default
Table 5-8: COM3 RI/Voltage Selection
Pins Description
1-2 5 V
2-3 12 V Default
Table 5-9: COM3 Voltage Setting
5.5.6 COM4 Pin-9 Setup
Jumper Label: J_COM_F4 & J_COM_V4
Jumper Type:
Jumper Settings:
Jumper Location:
This jumper sets the function of pin-9 as either RI, 5 V or 12 V.
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6-pin header (both settings on the same physical pin header set)
Table 5-10 and Table 5-11
See
Figure 5-8
See
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Pins Description
1-2 Voltage
2-3 RI Default
Table 5-10: COM4 RI/Voltage Selection
Pins Description
1-2 5 V
2-3 12 V Default
Table 5-11: COM4 Voltage Setting
5.6 Chassis Installation
WARNING
Airflow is critical to the cooling of the CPU and other onboard
components. The chassis into which the IMBA-9454B is placed must
have air vents to allow proper airflow to cool the system components.
The IMBA-9454B must be installed in a chassis with ventilation holes on the sides allowing
airflow to travel over the heat sink surface. In a system with an individual power supply
unit, the cooling fan of a power supply can also help generate airflow over the board
surface.
NOTE
IEI has a wide range of chassis available. Please contact your
IMBA-9454B vendor, reseller or an IEI sales representative at
sales@iei.com.tw or visit the IEI website (http://www.ieiworld.com.tw)
to find out more about available chassis.
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5.7 Internal Peripheral Device Connections
The cables listed in Table 5-12 are shipped with the IMBA-9454B.
Quantity Type
1 ATA 66/100 flat cable
2 Dual RS-232 cables
2 SATA drive cables
1 SATA drive power cable
Table 5-12: IEI Provided
Cables
5.7.1 ATA Flat Cable Connection
The ATA 66/100 flat cable connects to an IDE device. Follow the instructions below to
connect an IDE HDD to the IMBA-9454B.
Step 1: Locate the IDE connector. The locations of the IDE device connectors are
shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the connector. Connect the IDE cable connector to the onboard
connector. See
can only be inserted in one direction.
Figure 5-9. A key on the front of the cable connector ensures it
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Figure 5-9: IDE Cable Connection
Step 3: Connect the cable to an IDE device. Connect the two connectors on the other
side of the cable to one or two IDE devices. Make sure that pin 1 on the cable
corresponds to pin 1 on the connectorStep 0:
5.7.2 Dual RS-232 Cable Connection
The dual RS-232 cable consists of two serial port connectors attached to a serial
communications cable that is then attached to two bracket mounted D-sub 9 male
connectors. To install the dual RS-232 cable, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connector. The location of the RS-232 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the cable connector. Insert the connectors into the serial port box
headers. See
the connectors can only be installed in one direction.
Figure 5-10. A key on the front of the cable connectors ensures
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Figure 5-10: Dual RS-232 Cable Installation
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Step 3: Secure the bracket. The dual RS-232 connector has two D-sub 9 male
connectors secured to a bracket. To secure the bracket to a chassis please refer
to the reference material that came with the chassisStep 0:
5.7.3 FDD Cable Connection
The FDD flat cable connects to the IMBA-9454B to one FDD device. To connect an FDD
to the IMBA-9454B please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the FDD connector. The location of the FDD device connector i s shown
in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the connector. Connect the FDD cable connector to the on-board
connector. See
can only be inserted in one direction.
Figure 5-11. A key on the front of the cabl e conne ctor en sures it
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Figure 5-11: FDD Cable Connection
Step 3: Connect the cable to an FDD device. Connect the connector at the other end
of the cable to an FDD device. Make sure that pin 1 on the cable corresponds to
pin 1 on the connector.Step 0:
5.7.4 Four Serial Port Connector
The 40-pin serial port connector connects the board connector to four DB-9 connectors.
To install, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the COM connector. The locations of the COM port connectors are
shown in Chapter 4.
Step 2: Insert the cable connector . Align the cable connector with the onboard
connector. M ake sure pin 1 on the board and connector line up. Error!
Reference source not found..
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Figure 5-12: Four Serial Port Connector
Step 3: Secure the serial ports to the chassis. Tighten the screws on the DB-9
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connectors to secure them to the chassis.Step 0:
Figure 5-13: Serial Device Connector
5.7.5 PCIe Mini Card Installation
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Figure 5-14: PCIe Mini Card Installation
Step 1: Insert into the socket at and angle. Line up the notch on the card with the
notch on the connector. Slide the PCIe Mini card into the socket at an angle of
about 20º.
Step 2: Push down until the card clips into place. Push the other end of the card
down until it clips into place on the plastic connector.Step 0:
5.7.6 SATA Drive Connection
The IMBA-9454B is shipped with SATA drive cables and SATA drive power cable. Follow
the steps below to connect the SATA drives to the motherboard.
Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the SATA drive connectors are shown
in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the cable connector. Press the clip on the connector at the end of the
SATA cable and insert the cable connector into the onboard SATA drive
connector. See
Figure 5-15.
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Figure 5-15: SATA Drive Cable Connection
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Step 3: Connect the cable to the SATA disk. Connect the connector on the other end
of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See
Step 4: Connect the SATA power cable. Connect the SATA power connector to the
back of the SATA drive. See
Figure 5-16. Step 4:
Figure 5-16.
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Figure 5-16: SATA Power Drive Connection
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5.8 External Peripheral Interface Connection
The following external peripheral devices can be connected to the external peripheral
interface connectors.
Mouse and keyboard
Parallel devices
RJ-45 Ethernet cable connectors
USB devices
Audio devices
VGA monitor
To install these devices, connect the corresponding cable connector from the actual
device to the corresponding IMBA-9454B external peripheral interface connector making
sure the pins are properly aligned.
5.8.1 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connection
The IMBA-9454B has a dual PS/2 connector on the external peripheral interface panel.
The dual PS/2 connector is used to connect to a keyboard and mouse to the system.
Follow the steps below to connect a keyboard and mouse to the IMBA-9454B.
Step 5: Locate the dual PS/2 connector. The location of the dual PS/2 connector is
shown in Chapter 3.
Step 6: Insert the keyboard/mouse connector. Insert a PS/2 keyboard or mouse
connector into the appropriate PS/2 connector on the external peripheral
interface connector . See
Figure 5–17. Step 6:
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Figure 5–17: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
5.8.2 Parallel Device Connection
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The IMBA-9454B has a single female DB-25 connector on the external peripheral
interface panel for parallel devices. Follow the steps below to connect a parallel device to
the IMBA-9454B.
Step 7: Locate the DB-25 connector. The location of the DB-25 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 8: Insert the DB-25 connector. Insert the DB-25 connector of a parallel device
into the DB-25 connector on the external peripheral interface. See
Figure 5–18.
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Figure 5–18: Parallel Port
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Step 9: Secure the connector. Secure the DB-25 connector to the external interface by
tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector. Step 0:
5.8.3 RJ-45 Ethernet Connection
The IMBA-9454B has two RJ-45 Ethernet connectors on the external peripheral interface
panel for LAN communications. Follow the steps below to connect an RJ-45 Ethernet
connector to the IMBA-9454B.
Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connector. The location of the RJ-45 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert an RJ-45 plug. Insert the RJ-45 plug of a LAN into the RJ-45 recepta cle
on the external peripheral interface. See
Figure 5-19: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
Figure 5-19. Step 2:
5.8.4 USB Connection
The external USB Series "A" receptacle connectors provide easier and quicker access to
external USB devices. Follow the steps below to connect USB devices to the
IMBA-9454B.
Step 3: Locate the USB Series "A" receptacle connectors. The location of the USB
Series "A" receptacle connectors are shown in Chapter 3.
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Step 4: Insert a USB Series "A" plug. Insert the USB Series "A" plug of a device into
the USB Series "A" receptacle on the external peripheral interface.
Figure 5-20. Step 4:
See
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Figure 5-20: USB Connector
5.8.5 Audio Connection
Audio signals are interfaced through three phone jack connections. The red phone jack is
for Mic In, blue is for Line In and green is for Speaker Out. Follow the steps below to
connect audio devices to the IMBA-9454B.
Step 5: Locate the audio phone jacks. The location of the audio phone jacks are
shown in Chapter 3.
Step 6: Insert audio phone jack plugs. Insert audio phone jack plugs into the audio
phone jacks on the external peripheral interface. See
Figure 5–21. Step 6:
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Figure 5–21: Audio Connectors
5.8.6 VGA Monitor Connection
The IMBA-9454B has a single female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral
interface panel for a VGA monitor. Follow the steps below to connect a VGA monitor to the
IMBA-9454B.
Step 7: Locate the DB-15 connector. The location of the DB-15 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 8: Insert the VGA connector. Insert the DB-15 connector of a VGA monitor into
the DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface. See
Figure 5-22.
Figure 5-22: VGA Connector
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Step 9: Secure the connector. Secure the VGA connector to the external interface by
tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector. Step 0:
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6
6 BIOS Setup
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6.1 Introduction
A licensed copy of AMI BIOS is preprogrammed into the ROM BIOS. The BIOS setup
program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This chapter describes
how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be
changed.
6.1.1 Starting Setup
The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be
activated in one of two ways.
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1. Press the D
2. Press the D
message appears on the screen. 0.
If the message disappears before the D
again.
ELETE key as soon as the system is turned on or
ELETE key when the “Press Del to enter SETUP”
ELETE key is pressed, restart the computer and try
6.1.2 Using Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight items, press ENTER to select, use the PageUp and
PageDown keys to change entries, press F1 for help and press E
keys are shown in.
Key Function
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item on the left hand side
SC to quit. Navigation
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Right arrow Move to the item on the right hand side
Esc key Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu --
Exit current page and return to Main Menu
Page Up key Increase the numeric value or make changes
Page Dn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
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Key Function
F1 key General help, only for S t atus Page Setup Menu and Option
Page Setup Menu
F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors.
F2 to select color forward.
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys
6.1.3 Getting Help
When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press E
the F1 key again.
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes
If the computer cannot boot after changes to the system configuration is made, CMOS
defaults. Use the jumper described in Section 5.4.
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar
The menu bar on top of the BIOS screen has the following main items:
Main Changes the basic system configuration.
Advanced Changes the advanced system settings.
Boot Changes the system boot configuration.
Security Sets User and Supervisor Passwords.
Chipset Changes the chipset settings.
Exit Selects exit options and loads default settings
SC or
The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu
items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above.
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6.2 Main
The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered.
The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information.
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BIOS Menu 1: Main
System Overvie w
The System Overview lists a brief summary of different system components. The fields in
System Overview cannot be changed. The items shown in the system overview include:
AMI BIOS: Displays auto-detected BIOS information
Processor: Displays auto-detected CPU specifications
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o Version: Current BIOS version
o Build Date: Date the current BIOS version was made
o ID: Installed BIOS ID
o Type: Names the currently installed processor
o Speed: Lists the processor speed
o Count: The number of CPUs on the motherboard
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System Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory.
o Size: Lists memory size
The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields:
System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes
and seconds.
System Date [xx/xx/xx]
Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and
year.
6.3 Advanced
Use the Advanced menu (BIOS Menu 2) to configure the CPU and peripheral devices
through the following sub-menus:
WARNING:
Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system
to malfunction. Make sure that the settings made are compatible with
the hardware.
CPU configuration
IDE configuration
Floppy configuration
Super I/O configuration
Hardware health configuration
Power configuration
Remote access configuration
USB configuration
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6.3.1 CPU Configuration
Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications and
configure the CPU.
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration
The CPU Configuration menu (
Module Version: xx.xx
Manufacturer: Lists the name of the CPU manufacturer
Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed
FSB Speed: Lists the FSB speed
Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size
Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size
Ratio Actual Value: Displays the ratio at which the CPU is actually operating
BIOS Menu 3) lists the following CPU details:
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6.3.2 IDE Configuration
Use the IDE Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) to change and/or set the configuration of
the IDE devices installed in the system.
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BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration
ATA/IDE Configurations [Compatible]
Use the ATA/IDE Configurations option to configure the ATA/IDE controller.
Î
Disabled
Î
Compatible
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Disables the on-board ATA/IDE controller.
Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in
compatible mode. In this mode, a SATA channel will
replace one of the IDE channels. This mode supports
up to 4 storage devices.
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Î
Enhanced DEFAULT
Legacy IDE Channels [PATA Pri, SATA Sec]
Î
SA TA Only
Î
PATA Pri, SATA Sec DEFAULT
Î
PATA Pri., PATA Sec
Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave
Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in
Enhanced mode. In this mode, IDE channels and SATA
channels are separated. This mode supports up to 6
storage devices. Some legacy OS do not support this
mode.
Only the SATA drives are enabled.
The IDE drives are enabled on the Primary
IDE channel. The SA TA drives are enabled on
the Secondary IDE channel.
The IDE drives are enabled on the primary
and secondary IDE channels. SATA drives
are disabled.
When entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. BIOS displays the
status of the auto detected IDE devices. The following IDE devices are detected and are
shown in the IDE Configuration menu:
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
These settings are adjusted according to the instructions in the subsection belo w.
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6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave
Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and
secondary IDE device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system.
IMBA-9454B A TX Motherboard
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration
Auto-Detected Drive Parameters
The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically
detected from the firmware of the selected IDE disk drive. The drive parameters are listed
as follows:
Device: Lists the device type (e.g. hard disk, CD-ROM etc.)
Type: Indicates the type of devices a user can manually select
LBA Mode: Indicates whether the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a
method of addressing data on a disk drive is supported or not.
Block Mode: Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the
amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per
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