Intel KEMX-2030 User Manual

KEMX-2030

Industrial Motherboard in Mini-ITX form factor with Intel® Atom N270

User’s Guide

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Contact Info:	Quanmax Inc.
	4F, No. 415, Ti-Ding Blvd. Sec. 2NeiHu District,
	Taipei 114Taiwan
	Tel: [phone]
	Fax: [phone]
Visit our site at:	www.quanmax.com

© 2008 Quanmax Inc. All rights reserved.

The information in this user’s guide is provided for reference only. Quanmax does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of the information or products described herein. This user’s guide may contain or reference information and products protected by copyrights or patents and does not convey any license under the patent rights of Quanmax, nor the rights of others.

Quanmax is a registered trademark of Quanmax. All trademarks, registered trademarks, and trade names used in this user’s guide are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. This user’s guide contains information proprietary to Quanmax. Customers may reprint and use this user’s guide in other publications. Customers may alter this user’s guide and publish it only after they remove the Quanmax name, cover, and logo.

Quanmax reserves the right to make changes without notice in product or component design as warranted by evolution in user needs or progress in engineering or manufacturing technology. Changes which affect the operation of the unit will be documented in the next revision of this user’s guide.

Revision	Date	Edited by	Changes
1.0	12/31/2008	SLee	Initial Release
1.01	2/16/2009	SLee	Add LPT
1.02	4/06/2009	SLee	Add I/O Shield in packing list
1.03	7/27/2009	SLee	Add COM1 RS422/485 pin out
1.04	12/16/2009	SLee	Correct RS232/422/485 pin
			assignment

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		Content
	Content
Content.......................................................................................................................		3
Figures .......................................................................................................................		5
Tables.........................................................................................................................		6
Safety Instructions......................................................................................................		8
	Before You Begin......................................................................................	8
	When Working Inside a Computer............................................................	8
	Preventing Electrostatic Discharge...........................................................	9
Preface.....................................................................................................................		11
	How to Use This Guide...........................................................................	11
	Unpacking ..............................................................................................	11
	Regulatory Compliance Statements .......................................................	11
	Warranty Policy ......................................................................................	12
	Maintaining Your Computer ....................................................................	13
Chapter 1	Introduction ...........................................................................................	16
	Overview ................................................................................................	16
	Product Specifications ............................................................................	17
	System Block Diagram ...........................................................................	18
	Mechanical Dimensions..........................................................................	19
Chapter 2	Hardware Settings ................................................................................	20
	Overview ................................................................................................	20
	Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions.......................................................	21
Jumper Settings .........................................................................................		22
Rear Panel Pin Assignments......................................................................		24
Main Board Pin Assignments .....................................................................		27
Chapter 3	System Installation................................................................................	37
	Expansive Interfaces ..............................................................................	37
	Memory Module Installation....................................................................	37
Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup....................................................................................		39
	Overview ................................................................................................	39
	Main Menu..............................................................................................	40
	Advanced Menu .....................................................................................	41
	Boot Menu ..............................................................................................	45
	Chipset Menu .........................................................................................	46
	Power Menu ...........................................................................................	48

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	Security Menu ........................................................................................	49
	Exit Menu ...............................................................................................	50
Chapter 5	Driver Installation ..................................................................................	52
Appendix A System Resources..............................................................................		53
Appendix B DIO (Digital I/O) KIT User Guide...........................................................		56

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Figures

	Figures
Figure 1 Block Diagram .............................................................................		18
Figure 2 Mechanical Dimensions ...............................................................		19
Figure 3 Jumper Connector .......................................................................		20
Figure 4 Jumper and Connector Locations ................................................		21
Figure 5	Rear Panel IO ..............................................................................	24
Figure 6	Expansive Interfaces....................................................................	37
Figure 7	Align the SO-DIMM Memory Module with the onboard socket.....	38
Figure 8	Press down on the SO-DIMM Memory Module to lock it in place 38

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			Tables
		Tables
Table 1 KEMX-2030 Specification ..............................................................			17
Table 2 Jumper List....................................................................................			22
Table 3 JP1	Backlight Enable Selection ..................................................		22
Table 4 JP2	Backlight & Panel Power Selection......................................		22
Table 5 JP3	Clear CMOS Selection.........................................................		22
Table 6 JP4	COM1 Signal / Power Selection ..........................................		23
Table 7 JP5/ 6/ 7 COM2/ 3/ 4 Signal / Power Selection ..........................			23
Table 8 JP8	For Quanmax internal test only............................................		23
Table 9 JP9	Power Mode Selection.........................................................		23
Table 10 Rear Panel Connector List ..........................................................			24
Table 11 AUDIO1, 3-Port Audio phone jack................................................			24
Table 12 USB2, USB2.0 Port 2 , 3 Type A Connector ................................			24
Table 13 CN9, USB2.0 Port 0, 1 Connector & Ethernet RJ-45 Connector . 25
Table 14 CN1		VGA Connector & RS-232 Port A DB-9 Connector ...........	25
Table 15 CN 10, PS/2 KB/MS Connector...................................................			26
Table 16 J1, +12V Power Input Connector.................................................			26
Table 17 Internal Connector List ................................................................			27
Table 18 CN2, Panel Backlight Wafer ........................................................			27
Table 19 CN3, Digital Input / Output Pin Header........................................			28
Table 20 CN4, Front Panel Audio Pin Header............................................			28
Table 21 CN5, CD-In Connector ................................................................			28
Table 22 CN6, S/PDIF Pin Header.............................................................			28
Table 23 CN7, Audio AMP Right Output Wafer ..........................................			29
Table 24 CN8, Audio AMP Left Output Wafer.............................................			29
Table 25 CN11, AT Power Output Wafer ....................................................			29
Table 26 FP1, Front Panel 1 Pin Header ...................................................			29
Table 27 FP2, Front Panel 2 Pin Header ...................................................			30
Table 28 LVDS1, LVDS Panel Connector...................................................			30
Table 29 IDE1, Primary 44-pin IDE Box Header ........................................			31
Table 30 SATA1,2, SATA Connector ..........................................................			31
Table 31 USB3, USB2.0 Port 4, 5 Pin Header ...........................................			32
Table 32 USB4, USB2.0 Port 6, 7 Pin Header ...........................................			32
Table 33 COMx		RS-232 Port-x Box Header x = 2, 3, 4 .....................	32
Table 34 PCIE1		PCIE slots......................................................................	33

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Table 35 MPCI1, Mini-PCI Socket..............................................................		33
Table 36 PCI1, PCI slots ............................................................................		35
Table 37 ATX1, +12V Power Input Connector............................................		36
Table 38 Parallel Port Wafer ......................................................................		36
Table 39 BIOS Main Menu .........................................................................		40
Table 40 IDE Device Setting Menu ............................................................		40
Table 41 System Information......................................................................		41
Table 42 Advanced Menu...........................................................................		41
Table 43 Onboard I/O Configuration ..........................................................		42
Table 44 OnBoard Peripherals Configuration Settings ..............................		43
Table 45 Trusted Computing ......................................................................		44
Table 46 Hardware Health Configuration ...................................................		44
Table 47 Boot Menu ...................................................................................		45
Table 48 Chipset Menu ..............................................................................		46
Table 49	Video Function Configuration ......................................................	47
Table 50	Power Menu ................................................................................	48
Table 51	Security Menu .............................................................................	49
Table 52	Exit Menu ....................................................................................	50

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Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions

Before You Begin

Before handling the product, read the instructions and safety guidelines on the following pages to prevent damage to the product and to ensure your own personal safety. Refer to the “Advisories” section in the Preface for advisory conventions used in this user’s guide, including the distinction between Warnings, Cautions, Important Notes, and Notes.

Always use caution when handling/operating a computer. Only qualified, experienced, authorized electronics service personnel should access the interior of a computer. The power supplies produce high voltages and energy hazards, which can cause bodily harm.

Use extreme caution when installing or removing components. Refer to the installation instructions in this user’s guide for precautions and procedures. If you have any questions, please contact Quanmax Post-Sales Technical Support.

WARNING

High voltages are present inside the chassis when the unit’s power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off system power, turn off the power supply, and then disconnect the power cord from its source before removing the chassis cover. Turning off the system power switch does not remove power to components.

When Working Inside a Computer

Before taking covers off a computer, perform the following steps:

1.Turn off the computer and any peripherals.

2.Disconnect the computer and peripherals from their power sources or subsystems to prevent electric shock or system board damage. This does not apply when hot swapping parts.

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3.Follow the guidelines provided in “Preventing Electrostatic Discharge” on the following page.

4.Disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer.

In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:

To help avoid possible damage to system boards, wait five seconds after turning off the computer before removing a component, removing a system board, or disconnecting a peripheral device from the computer.

When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs. If you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before disconnecting the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before connecting a cable, make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained in this user’s guide. Follow installation and troubleshooting instructions closely.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm system boards. Perform service at an ESD workstation and follow proper ESD procedure to reduce the risk of damage to components. Quanmax strongly encourages you to follow proper ESD procedure, which can include wrist straps and smocks, when servicing equipment.

You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):

When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component’s antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component in a computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure you are at an ESD workstation or grounded. This will discharge any static electricity that may have built up in your body.

When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container

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or packaging.

Handle all sensitive components at an ESD workstation. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.

Handle components and boards with care. Don’t touch the components or contacts on a board. Hold a board by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.

Do not handle or store system boards near strong electrostatic, electromagnetic, magnetic, or radioactive fields.

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Preface

Preface

How to Use This Guide

This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation, and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and upgrades.

NOTE

Driver downloads and additional information are available under Downloads on our web site: www.quanmax.com.

Unpacking

When unpacking, follow these steps:

1.After opening the box, save it and the packing material for possible future shipment.

2.Remove all items from the box. If any items listed on the purchase order are missing, notify Quanmax customer service immediately.

3.Inspect the product for damage. If there is damage, notify Quanmax customer service immediately. Refer to “Warranty Policy” for the return procedure.

Regulatory Compliance Statements

This section provides the FCC compliance statement for Class A devices.

FCC Compliance Statement for Class A Devices

The product(s) described in this user’s guide has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential

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area (domestic environment) is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference (take adequate measures) at their own expense.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Quanmax could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE

The assembler of a personal computer system may be required to test the system and/or make necessary modifications if a system is found to cause harmful interference or to be noncompliant with the appropriate standards for its intended use.

Warranty Policy

Limited Warranty

Quanmax Inc.’s detailed Limited Warranty policy can be found under Support at www.quanmax.com. Please consult your distributor for warranty verification.

The limited warranty is void if the product has been subjected to alteration, neglect, misuse, or abuse; if any repairs have been attempted by anyone other than Quanmax or its authorized agent; or if the failure is caused by accident, acts of God, or other causes beyond the control of Quanmax or the manufacturer. Neglect, misuse, and abuse shall include any installation, operation, or maintenance of the product other than in accordance with the user’s guide.

No agent, dealer, distributor, service company, or other party is authorized to change, modify, or extend the terms of this Limited Warranty in any manner whatsoever. Quanmax reserves the right to make changes or improvements in any product without incurring any obligation to similarly alter products previously purchased.

Return Procedure

For any Limited Warranty return, please contact Support at www.quanmax.com and login to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number. If you do not have an account, send an email to [e-mail] to apply for one.

All product(s) returned to Quanmax for service or credit must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number. Freight on all returned items must be prepaid by the customer who is responsible for any loss or damage caused by common carrier in transit. Returns for Warranty must include a Failure Report for each unit, by serial number(s), as well as a copy of the original invoice showing the

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date of purchase.

To reduce risk of damage, returns of product must be in a Quanmax shipping container. If the original container has been lost or damaged, new shipping containers may be obtained from Quanmax Customer Service at a nominal cost. Quanmax owns all parts removed from repaired products. Quanmax uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. If Quanmax repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is not extended.

Shipments not in compliance with this Limited Warranty Return Policy will not be accepted by Quanmax.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Quanmax be liable for any defect in hardware, software, loss, or inadequacy of data of any kind, or for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the performance or use of any product furnished hereunder. Quanmax’s liability shall in no event exceed the purchase price of the product purchased hereunder. The foregoing limitation of liability shall be equally applicable to any service provided by Quanmax or its authorized agent.

Maintaining Your Computer

Environmental Factors

Temperature

The ambient temperature within an enclosure may be greater than room ambient temperature. Installation in an enclosure should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation is not compromised.

Consideration should be given to the maximum rated ambient temperature.

Overheating can cause a variety of problems, including premature aging and failure of chips or mechanical failure of devices.

If the system has been exposed to abnormally cold temperatures, allow a two-hour warm-up period to bring it up to normal operating temperature before turning it on. Failure to do so may cause damage to internal components, particularly the hard disk drive.

Humidity

High-humidity can cause moisture to enter and accumulate in the system. This moisture can cause corrosion of internal components and degrade such

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properties as electrical resistance and thermal conductivity. Extreme moisture buildup inside the system can result in electrical shorts, which can cause serious damage to the system.

Buildings in which climate is controlled usually maintain an acceptable level of humidity for system equipment. However, if a system is located in an unusually humid location, a dehumidifier can be used to maintain the humidity within an acceptable range. Refer to the “Specifications” section of this user’s guide for the operating and storage humidity specifications.

Altitude

Operating a system at a high altitude (low pressure) reduces the efficiency of the cooling fans to cool the system. This can cause electrical problems related to arcing and corona effects. This condition can also cause sealed components with internal pressure, such as electrolytic capacitors, to fail or perform at reduced efficiency.

Power Protection

The greatest threats to a system’s supply of power are power loss, power spikes, and power surges caused by electrical storms, which interrupt system operation and/or damage system components. To protect your system, always properly ground power cables and one of the following devices.

Surge Protector

Surge protectors are available in a variety of types and usually provide a level of protection proportional with the cost of the device. Surge protectors prevent voltage spikes from entering a system through the AC power cord. Surge protectors, however, do not offer protection against brownouts, which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal AC line voltage level.

Line Conditioner

Line conditioners go beyond the over voltage protection of surge protectors. Line conditioners keep a system’s AC power source voltage at a fairly constant level and, therefore, can handle brownouts. Because of this added protection, line conditioners cost more than surge protectors. However, line conditioners cannot protect against a complete loss of power.

Uninterruptible Power Supply

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Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems offer the most complete protection against variations on power because they use battery power to keep the server running when AC power is lost. The battery is charged by the AC power while it is available, so when AC power is lost, the battery can provide power to the system for a limited amount of time, depending on the UPS system.

UPS systems range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, with the more expensive unit s allowing you to run larger systems for a longer period of time when AC power is lost. UPS systems that provide only 5 minutes of battery power let you conduct an orderly shutdown of the system, but are not intended to provide continued operation. Surge protectors should be used with all UPS systems, and the UPS system should be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) safety approved.

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