Advantech AIMB-253 User Manual

iUser’s ManualMini-ITXFirst Edition March 2007AIMB-253Intel® Core 2 Duo/Core Duo/Core Solo Mini ITX Main Board

1-3Getting Started - 1 PS2 keyboard/mouse port- 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In stacked audio jackOnboard Pinheaders- 1 USB 2.0 pinheader (2 ports)-

AIMB-253 Mainboard 1-4AIMB-253 Mini ITX MainboardMainboard Layout

2-1Hardware Setup Chapter 2Hardware SetupThis chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing

2-2AIMB-253 Mainboard Quick Components Guide

2-3Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit)Important1. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling f

2-4AIMB-253 Mainboard Important4. Release the metal clips on the reten-tion mechanism.1. Place the CPU on top of the socket. Make sure

2-5Hardware Setup 5. Mount the cooler set (fan & heatsink bundled)ontopoftheCPUandtitintothe retention mechanism.7. Conn

2-6AIMB-253 Mainboard VoltNotchImportantYou can barely see the golden nger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot. The ma

2-7Hardware Setup ImportantPower supply of 350watts (and above) is highly recommended for system sta-bility.ATX1 Pin DenitionPIN SIGNAL11 3.

2-8AIMB-253 Mainboard Link IndicatorActivity Indicator LAN (RJ-45) JackThe standard RJ-45 jack is for connection to single Local Area Network

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2-9Hardware Setup 44-Pin EIDE Connector: IDE1This 44-pin EIDE connector connects to an optional converter that enables connection to one 44-pin

2-10AIMB-253 Mainboard Connect to SATA1/2Take out the dust cover and connect to the hard disk devicesSerial ATA cableSerial ATA Connectors: SAT

2-11Hardware Setup Front Audio Connector: JAUD1The JAUD1 connects to an optional audio bracket that provides extra front panel audio IO jacks.A

2-12AIMB-253 Mainboard JFP1 Pin DenitionFront Panel Connector: JFP1The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection

2-13Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: J2The J2 is a RS232/422/485 COM port pinheader that connects to serial devices.Connect to J2Serial Po

2-14AIMB-253 Mainboard Front USB Connector: F_USB2The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that is c

2-15Hardware Setup Parallel Port Header: JLPT1The mainboard provides a 26-pin header for connection to an optional parallel port br

2-16AIMB-253 Mainboard LVDS Flat Panel Connector: JLVDS1The LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) connector provides a digital inte

2-17Hardware Setup Pin Signal Name1 VCC32 LCD_SRC (default VCC3)3 VCC5Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power

2-18AIMB-253 Mainboard PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express SlotPCI Express architecture provides a high performance graphics

iiiSafety InstructionsCAUTIO N : Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type re

3-1BIOS Setup Chapter 3BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup programandallowsyoutocongurethesystemfor

3-2AIMB-253 MainboardEntering SetupImportant1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update fo

3-3BIOS Setup Getting HelpAfterenteringtheSetupmenu,therstmenuyouwillseeisthe Main Menu.Main MenuThe main menu lists the setup fu

3-4AIMB-253 MainboardThe Menu Bar MainUsethismenuforbasicsystemcongurations,suchastime,dateetc. AdvancedUse this menu to set up the ite

3-5BIOS Setup Main Date (mm:dd:yy)The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>. Time (hh:mm:ss)The time format is &l

3-6AIMB-253 MainboardIf you select [Manual], related information is asked to be entered to the following items. Enter the information dire

3-7BIOS Setup Advanced Advanced BIOS FeaturesThesub-menuisusedtocongurechipsetfeaturesforoptimalsystemperfor-mance.

3-8AIMB-253 Mainboard Quick Power On Self TestSelect [Enabled] to reduce the amount of time required to run the power-on self-test (POST). A quick POS

3-9BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset FeaturesThesub-menuisusedtocongurechipsetfeaturesforoptimalsystemperform-ance. DRAM Timing Selectab

3-10AIMB-253 Mainboard Precharge Delay (tRAS)Theeldspeciestheidlecyclesbeforeprecharginganidlebank. System Memory FrequencyUsethisitemt

ivFCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de

3-11BIOS Setup LVDS Panel TypeThissettingspeciestheresolutionoftheLVDSpanel. LVDS Backlight ControlThis setting controls the brightne

3-12AIMB-253 Mainboard [SATA Only] SATA operates in legacy mode PATA EIDE Mode / SATA PortThese settings specify the modes of the PATA & SAT

3-13BIOS Setup These settings disable/enable the onboard Ethernet controller. Onboard LAN1/ LAN2 Boot ROMThe items enable or disable the initia

3-14AIMB-253 Mainboard Onboard Serial Port 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5Select an address for Serial Port 1/2/3/4/5. Serial Port 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Use IRQSelect a

3-15BIOS Setup Power Management Setup ACPI FunctionThisitemistoactivatetheACPI(AdvancedCongurationandPowerMan-agement Interface) F

3-16AIMB-253 Mainboard Power On by RingAn input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incom-ing call on the modem) awakens

3-17BIOS Setup PC Health Smart Fan Setting Smart System / CPU Fan Temp.Select a temperature setting here, and if the temperature of the CPU/sys

3-18AIMB-253 Mainboardincrease the speed of the CPU/system fan to cool down the overheated CPU/system. System / CPU Temp ToleranceYoucanselectafan

3-19BIOS Setup Security Set Supervisor PasswordSupervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. Set User PasswordUser Password c

3-20AIMB-253 MainboardSystem Machine Type/Model, Processor, Processor Cache Size, Processor Speed, System Memory Type, Video Controller, BIOS Date, BI

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3-21BIOS Setup Boot Hard Disk Boot PriorityThissettingallowsuserstosetthebootpriorityofthespeciedharddiskdevices. First press &l

3-22AIMB-253 MainboardExit Load Fail-Safe DefaultsUse this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. Loa

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1-1Getting Started Chapter 1Getting StartedThank you for choosing the AIMB-253 Mini ITX main-board. Based on the innovative Intel® 945GM &

AIMB-253 Mainboard 1-2Mainboard SpecicationsProcessor Support- Intel® Core 2 Duo/Core Duo/Core Solo CPU- Supports 3 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header wit