Minix 890GX, 880G-USB3 User Manual

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Rev: 1.00, Aug 2010

User's Manual

MINIXTM 890GX/880G-USB3

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Mini-ITX Motherboard

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4

1.1 Package Checklist ................................................................................................................4

1.2 Specications ......................................................................................................................5

1.3 Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................................ 6

1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices .......................................................................................7

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ....................................................................................... 8

2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis ...............................................................................................8

2.2 Installing Mainboard ............................................................................................................8

2.3 Installing CPU and CPU Cooler...............................................................................................9

2.4 Installation of Memory Modules .......................................................................................... 10

2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................................ 11

2.5.1 Serial ATA Connectors .................................................................................................. 11

2.5.2 PCIE slot ..................................................................................................................... 11

2.5.3 MINIPCIE slot...............................................................................................................11

2.5.4 Guide for installing the antennas of the Wi-Bluetooth moudle(optional)..........................12

Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup .......................................................................14

Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility ...................................................................................19

4.1 About BIOS Setup ..............................................................................................................19

4.2 To Run BIOS Setup ............................................................................................................ 19

4.3 About CMOS ......................................................................................................................19

4.4 The POST (Power On Self Test) ..........................................................................................19

4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility ....................................................................................... 20

4.5.1 CMOS Setup Utility .......................................................................................................20

4.5.2 Control Keys ................................................................................................................ 21

4.5.3 Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 22

4.5.4 Advanced Setting .........................................................................................................25

4.5.5 Boot Setting ................................................................................................................ 31

4.5.6 Security Setting ........................................................................................................... 33

4.5.7 Power Setting .............................................................................................................. 35

4.5.8 PC&Health ...................................................................................................................35

4.5.9 Exit Setting ................................................................................................................. 40

Chapter 5 Driver Installation ...................................................................................44

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Package Checklist

Thank you for choosing our product. Please check the following packing and accessories, if there is any broken or part missing, please contact with your franchiser.

• Rear I/O Panel X 1

• User's Manual X 1

• Driver/Utility DVD X 1

• Serial ATA Signal Cable X 2

• Serial ATA Power Cable X 2

• Antenna Kit X 2 (optional)

The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.

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1.2 Specications

CPU

- Support AMD(R) Socket AM3 processors

- AMD Phenom™ II x4/ Phenom™ II x3/ Phenom™ II x2/ Athlon™ II x4/ Athlon™II x3/Athlon™ II x2/ Sempron™ 1xx processors

Main Chipset/ Integrated Graphics

- 890GX+SB850(Optional)

- Radeon HD 4290

- 880G+SB850(Optional)

- Radeon HD 4250

Main Memory

- Support 2x1.5V DDR3 SODIMM sockets supporting up to 8GB memory

- Support for DDR3 1066/1333MHz memory modules

BIOS

- AMI BIOS, supports Plug&Play

- Supports Advanced Power Management ACPI,STR

- CPU temperature, Fan speed, System Voltage monitoring

Rear Panel I/O

- 2 x USB3.0 ports

- 1 x HDMI port

- 1 x VGA port

- 1 x DVI port

- 1 x SPDIF_OUT port

- 2 x RJ45 ports

- 4 x USB 2.0 ports

- 5 x Audio ports (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/ Rear Speaker Out / Center Subwoofer Speaker Out )

Internal I/O Connectors

- 1 x 20-pin ATX main power connector

- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

- 2 x System fan headers

- 1 x CPU FAN header

- 1 x Front panel header

- 1 x Front panel audio header

- 1 x SPDIF_OUT header

- 1 x SPDIF_IN header(Optional)

- 1 x COM header

- 1 x SPEAK header

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers for additional 4 USB 2.0 ports (by cables)

Sound

- Onboard 8-channel HD Audio Codec

- Front Panel Jumper, provides stereo MIC port on front panel

Onboard LAN - Onboard 10/100/1000Mbps compatible LAN (Optional)

Expansion Slots

- 1 x PCIE slot

- 1 x MINIPCIE slot

Form Factor Mini ITX (170mm*170mm)

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1.3 Mainboard Layout

(This picture is only for reference)

PCIE 1

F AUD IO_

JSPD IF

SPEA

FUSB 1

FUSB 2

SFAN2

PWR1 2V

CFAN

B T1

JCO M

JHP D

USB LAN 1

USB 1

HDM I

DVI -VG A

USB LAN 2

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1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices

The rear I/O part of these mainboard provides the following I/O ports:

(This picture is only for reference)

• USB3.0: Connects to USB3.0 devices.

• HDMI:Connects to multimedia devices of HDMI protocol.

• VGA: Connects to a monitor's VGA input.

• DVI: Connects to monitor input.

• SPDIF OUT: Connects to digital audio device.

• USB: The USB ports are used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices such as scanner, speakers,

keyboard, mouse, hub, digital camera, joystick, etc.

• LAN: The LAN port allows the motherboard to connect to a local area network by means of

a network hub.

• AUDIO(Rear Panel Audio):

Cen./Sub. (Center / Subwoofer): Connects to the center and subwoofer channel in the 7.1

channel audio system.

R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connects to the rear left and rear right channel in the 7.1

channel audio system.

Line-in (Light Blue): This jack is used to connect to the line out from any external audio sources such as MP3 player, CD player, AM/FM radio tuner, etc. ine-out (Front Left/Right Jack, Lime): This jack is used to connect to the front left and

right channel speakers of the audio system.

Mic-in (Pink): This jack is used to connect an external microphone.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis

• Choose a chassis big enough to install this mainboard.

• As some features for this mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis supports all the features required.

• If there is possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make sure your chassis has sufcient

power and space for them.

• Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O shield

of the chassis matches the I/O port conguration of this mainboard. You can nd an I/O shield specically designed for this mainboard in its package.

2.2 Installing Mainboard

Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow the mainboard to be securely attached, and at the same time, prevent the system from short circuits. There are two ways to attach the mainboard to the chassis base:

(1)with studs, or (2) with spacers. Basically, the best way to attach the board is with

studs. Only if you are unable to do this should you attach the board with spacers. Line up the holes on the board with the mounting holes on the chassis. If the holes line up and there are screw holes, you can attach the board with studs. If the holes line up and there are only slots, you can only attach with spacers. Take the tip of the spacers and insert them into the slots. After doing this to all the slots, you can slide the board into position aligned with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before putting the chassis back on.

To install this mainboard:

1. Locate all the screw holes on the mainboard and the chassis base.

2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have them tightened.

3. Face the mainboard’s I/O ports toward the chassis’s rear panel.

4. Line up all the mainboard’s screw holes with those studs or spacers on the chassis.

5. Install the mainboard with screws and have them tightened.

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2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler

Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:

1. Please make sure that the mainboard supports the CPU.

2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU.

3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and CPU cooler.

4. Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.

5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it

does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency

beyond the proper specications, please do so according to your hardware specications

including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

2.3.1 Installation of the CPU

1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90o.

2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it

ts place.

4. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

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2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU Cooler.

2.4 Installation of Memory Modules

This mainboard provides two 204-pin DDRIII (Double Data Rate) SODIMM slots and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDRIII DIMM slots

to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

To install system memory:

1. Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules.

2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board.

3. Insert the SODIMM module at a 45 degree angle.

4. Push the SODIMM module back towards theboard until the clips lock the module in place.

5. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.

Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the

computer or optional boards. Before starting these procedures,

ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching

a grounded metal object briey.

We suggest there should be active cooling to the chipset area in order to let the motherboard

function properly, completely enclosed system environment without adequate air ow will result

in chipset overheat, which is not recommended.

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2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices

2.5.1 Serial ATA Connectors

Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by SATA cable.

2.5.2 PCIE slot

Install PCIE card into slot “PCIE1” .

PCIE1

F A UDIO_

JSPDIF

SPEA

SATA

FUSB1

FUSB2

SFAN2

PWR12V

CFAN

TA3

SATA

B T1

JCOM

JHPD

USBLA N1

USB1

HDMI

DVI-V GA

USBLA N2

AUDIO

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2.5.3 MINIPCIE slot

nstall Wireless,3G,Bluetooth card into slot “MINIPCIE1” .

This slot at the motherboard's reverse side.

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2.5.4 Guide for installing the antennas of the Wi-Bluetooth module(optional)

1.) Locate the Wi-Bluetooth combo

mini card at the bottom side of the motherboard. Identify the 2 connectors for the antennas, please note that ANT1 is assigned for Wifi and ANT2

is assigned for Bluetooth, you MUST

co nne ct bot h c o nn e ct ors to th e antennas in order to enjoy full function of the card.

2. ) G en t ly pl ug in th e w ir e s o f antennas onto both connectors of the

Wifi-Bluetooth combo mini card, you

will hear a “click” sound when they are installed and locked properly.

3.) Identify the notch on the edge of

the PCB at the side of the rear I/O

panel; this notch is designed to let the antennas to go through to the top side of the motherboard.

4.) Route both antennas through the notch as illustrated in the picture.

5.) Identify the mounting holes on the I/O shield for the 2 antennas, ANT.1 for

Wifi antenna and ANT.2 for Bluetooth

antenna.

6.) Unscrew the nuts off the bolts of both antennas, while keeping the rings of both antennas adhered.

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7.) A f te r y o u h a ve i ns t al le d th e motherboard and the I/O shield into the computer case, you could start mounting the antennas onto the I/O shield, keep the ring of both antennas within the side of the computer case and let the studs to go through the I/O shield to outside of the computer case.

8.) Now screw both nuts back to the

bolts of the antennas clock-wisely

until they are tight enough to hold the antennas in position.

9.) Screw both antennas onto the

studs clock-wisely until they are tight

enough to hold themselves in position.

10.) Adjust the angle of the antennas, an d no w y o u h a ve f ini she d t h e antenna installation.

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Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup

Quick Components Guide

NO. Layout Page NO. No. Layout Page NO.

1 F_AUDIO

8 BT1

2 FUSB1/FUSB2

9 ATXPWR

3 JBAT

10 SFAN2

4 SPEAK

11 PWR12V

5 SFAN1

12 CFAN

6 JCOM

13 JHPD

7 FPANEL

14 JSPDIF

PCIE1

F A UDIO_

JSPDIF

SPEAK

JBA

SATA

FUSB1

FUSB2

SFAN2

PWR12V

CFAN

TA3

B T1

JCOM

JHPD

USBL AN1

USB1

HDMI

DVI- VGA

USBL AN2

AUDI O

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