Intel AIMB-253 User Manual

Mini-ITX AIMB-253 Series

Intel® Core 2 Duo/Core Duo/ Core Solo Mini ITX Main Board

User Manual

The material in this document is the intellectual property of Advantech Co., Ltd.. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no

guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we re- serve the right to make changes without notice.

Trademarks

All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP , Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are regis-

tered trademarks of AMD Corporation. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trade-

marks or trade- marks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.

PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Windows® 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.

Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.

Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release June, 2007

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.

AIMB-253 User Manual ii

Safety Instructions

1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects

the equip- ment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE

OPENINGS.

6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/ 220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.

7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.

8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.

11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:

– The power cord or plug is damaged. – Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. – The equipment has been exposed to moisture. – The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work

according to User’s Manual. – The equipment has dropped and damaged. – The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60°C (140°F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

Caution! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrextly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

iii

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment had been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre- quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn- ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed below.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limit.

AIMB-253 User Manual iv

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

1.THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.

2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

ENGLISH

To protect the global env ronment and as an env ronmental st, Advansus must remind you that...Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of “electri cal and electronic equiment” cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. Advansus will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of Advansus-branded products that are sold into the EU. You can return these products to local collect on points.

AIMB-253 User Manual vi

Chapter 1 Getting Started .................................................2

1.1 Mainboard Specifications.................................................. 2

1.2 Mainboard Layout............................................................. 4

Figure 1.1 AIMB-250 Series Mini ITX Mainboard... 4

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ...............................................6

2.1 Quick Components Guide.................................................6

Figure 2.1 Quick Components Guide ........................ 6

2.2 CPU (Central Processing Unit).........................................7

2.2.1 CPU & Cooler Set Installation... ............................. ........ 7

2.3 Memory........................................................................... 10

2.3.1 Installing DDRII Modules ............................................10

2.4 Power Supply ..................................... .............................11

2.4.1 ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1............. 11

Figure 2.2 ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector:

ATX1 ................................................... 11

Table 2.1 ATX1 Pin Definition .............................. 11

2.5 Back Panel....................................................................... 12

Figure 2.3 Back Panel .............................................. 12

Table 2.2 LAN (RJ-45) Jack................................... 13

2.6 Connectors.......................................................................14

2.6.1 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 ................... 14

Figure 2.4 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1

................................................................ 14

2.6.2 44-Pin EIDE Connector: IDE1.....................................14

Figure 2.5 44-Pin EIDE Connector: IDE1............... 14

2.6.3 Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2....................15

Figure 2.6 Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2

................................................................ 15

2.6.4 Audio Amplifier Connector: JAMP1............................ 15

Figure 2.7 Audio Amplifier Connector: JAMP1 ..... 15

Table 2.3 JAMP1Pin Definition ............................. 15

2.6.5 Front Audio Connector: JAUD1................................... 16

Figure 2.8 Front Audio Connector: JAUD1............. 16

Table 2.4 JAUD1 Pin Definition ............................ 16

2.6.6 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1........... 17

Figure 2.9 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1,

SYSFAN1 ............................................ 17

2.6.7 Front Panel Connector: JFP1........................................18

Figure 2.10 Front Panel Connector: JFP1..................18

Table 2.5 JFP1 Pin Definition ................................ 18

2.6.8 Serial Port Connector: J2..............................................19

vii

Figure 2.11 Serial Port Connector: J2........................ 19

Table 2.6 J2 Pin Definition..................................... 20

2.6.9 Front USB Connector: F_USB2 ................................... 21

Figure 2.12 Front USB Connector: F_USB...............21

Table 2.7 F_USB2 Pin Definition .......................... 21

2.6.10 Digital IO Connector: J3............................................... 22

Figure 2.13 Digital IO Connector: J3.........................22

Table 2.8 J3 Pin Definition..................................... 22

2.6.11 Parallel Port Header: JLPT1 ......................................... 23

Figure 2.14 Parallel Port Header: JLPT1 ................... 23

Table 2.9 J3 Pin Definition..................................... 23

2.6.12 LVDS Flat Panel Connector: JLVDS1......................... 24

Figure 2.15 LVDS Flat Panel Connector: JLVDS1.. 24

Table 2.10 LVDS Connector (JLVDS1)..................24

2.7 Jumpers............................................................................26

2.7.1 LVDS Power Selection Jumper: J1 .............................. 26

Figure 2.16 LVDS Power Selection Jumper: J1 ........ 26

Table 2.11 LVDS Power Selection Jumper: J1........26

2.7.2 COM Port Power Jumpers: JCOMP4, JCOMP5 .......... 26

Figure 2.17 COM Port Power Jumpers: JCOMP4,

JCOMP5............................................... 26

2.7.3 Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 ........................... 27

2.8 Slots.................................................................................28

2.8.1 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot

...................................................................................... 28

2.8.2 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot............ 28

2.8.3 PCI Interrupt Request Routing ..................................... 28

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .....................................................30

3.1 Entering Setup..................................................... ............ 30

3.1.1 Control Keys................................................................. 31

Table 3.1 Control Keys........................................... 31

3.1.2 Getting Help....................................................... ........... 31

3.2 The Menu Bar..................................................................32

Figure 3.1 The Menu Bar......................................... 32

3.3 Main ................................................................................33

Figure 3.2 The Main Menu ...................................... 33

3.4 Advanced.........................................................................35

Figure 3.3 Advanced BIOS Features ................. ...... 36

Figure 3.4 Advanced Chipset Features .................... 37

Figure 3.5 Integrated Peripherals............................. 39

Figure 3.6 Onboard Device...................................... 41

Figure 3.7 Super IO Device .................. ................... 42

Figure 3.8 Serial Port Setting....... ............................ 43

Figure 3.9 Power Management Setup...................... 44

AIMB-253 User Manual viii

3.5 PC Health ...................................... ..................................46

Figure 3.10 PC Health.... ............................. ............... 46

Figure 3.11 Smart Fan Setting ................................... 47

3.6 Security............................................................................49

Figure 3.12 Security................................................... 49

Table 3.2 Security Option.......................... ............. 49

3.7 System............................................................................. 50

Figure 3.13 System .................................................... 50

3.8 Boot.................................................................................51

Figure 3.14 Boot ........................................................ 51

3.9 Exit.................................................................................. 52

Figure 3.15 Exit.......................................................... 52

AIMB-253 User Manual x

Getting Started

CHAPTER

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the AIMB-253 Series Mini ITX main- board. Based on the innovative Intel® 945GM & ICH7 M controllers for

optimal system efficiency , the AIMB-253 Series accommoda tes the latest Intel® Core 2 Duo/Core Duo/Core Solo processors and supports one 240-pin 533/667MHz DDRII DIMM to provide the maximum of 2GB memory capacity.

In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, the i945GM-LINI can provide a high-performance solution for today’s front-end and general purpose workstation, as well as in the future.

1.1 Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support

• Intel® Core 2 Duo/Core Duo/Core Solo CPU

• Supports 3 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control

• Supports Intel Dual Core Technology to 533/667MHz and up

Supported FSB

• 533/667MHz

Chipset

• North Bridge: Intel® 945GM chipset

• South Bridge: Intel® ICH7M chipset

Memory Support

• DDRII 533/667 SDRAM (2GB Max)

• 1 DDRII DIMM slot (240pin / 1.8V)

LAN

• Supports 2 PCI Express Gb Ethernet by Intel 82573L

Audio

• HDA Codec by Realtek® ALC888 7.1 channel

• Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec.

AIMB-253 User Manual 2

EIDE

• 1 EIDE port by ICH7M

• Supports Ultra DMA 100 mode

• Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode

SATA

• SATA ports by ICH7M

• Supports two SATA devices

• Supports storage and data transfers at up to 150MB/s

Connectors

• Back Panel – 2 RJ-45 LAN jacks – 2 USB 2.0 ports – 1 D-Sub VGA connector – 1 serial port – 1 PS2 keyboard/mouse port – Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In stacked audio jack

• Onboard Pinheaders – 1 USB 2.0 pinheader (2 ports) – 1 parallel port pinheader – 1 front audio pinheader – 1 LVDS connector – 1 Digital I/O pinheader (16GPIO) – 1 RS232/422/485 COM port header for COM2~COM5

(optional)

– 1 front panel pinheader

Slots

• 1 PCI Express x16 slot (supports MS-V004 ADD2 DVI Card)

• 1 PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot

Form Factor

•Mini ITX

3 Chapter 1 Getting Started

Mounting

• 4 mounting holes

Environmental

• Storage Temperature – Temperature: -10°C ~ 70°C – Humidity: 10% RH ~ 80% RH

• Operation Temperature – Temperature: 0°C ~ 60°C – Humidity: 80% RH

1.2 Mainboard Layout

Figure 1.1: AIMB-250 Series Mini ITX Mainboard

AIMB-253 User Manual 4

Hardware Setup

CHAPTER

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.

Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components.

2.1 Quick Components Guide

Figure 2.1: Quick Components Guide

AIMB-253 User Manual 6

2.2 CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The mainboard supports Intel® Core 2 Duo/Core Duo/Core Solo pro- cessors. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.

Note (1) Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system.

Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.

(2) Make sure that you apply an even layer of heat sink paste

(or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

(3) While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power

supply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.

2.2.1 CPU & Cooler Set Installation

1. Place the CPU on top of the socket. Make sure to align the gold arrow on the CPU with the arrow key on the socket.

2. Push the CPU down until its pins securely fit into the socket.

7 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

3. On the front end of the CPU socket is a locking mechanism designed into the form of a screw. Make sure that you actuate or deactuate this mechanism with a screwdriver before and after installing the CPU.

4. Release the metal clips on the retention mechanism.

Note Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration

only and may differ from the actual look of your mainboard.

AIMB-253 User Manual 8

5. Mount the cooler set (fan & heat sink bundled) on top of the CPU and fit it into the retention mechanism.

6. Secure the metal clips back to the retention mechanism.

7. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the mainboard.

9 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

+ 43 hidden pages