Advantech AIMB-554 User Manual

AIMB-554Socket 479 Intel Core™ 2 Duo/Core™ Duo/Core™ Solo Processor-based 533/667 MHz FSB Micro ATX Motherboard with PCI-E/ DDR2/Dual GbE LANUser Manu

AIMB-760 User Manual x2.3 Floppy Drive Connector (CN3)... 192.4 Parallel Port (CN4)...

AIMB-554 User Manual 844. Click "Install Software" to start the installation procedure.5. The driver will be installed automatically and the

85 Appendix A AppendixAProgramming the Watchdog Timer

AIMB-554 User Manual 86Appendix A Watchdog TimerA.1 Programming the Watchdog TimerThe AIMB-554's watchdog timer can be used to monitor system s

87 Appendix A Unlock W83627HGSelect register of watchdog timerEnable the function ofthe watchdog timerUse the function ofLock W83627HGthe watchdog ti

AIMB-554 User Manual 88Table A.1: Watchdog timer registersAddress of register (2E)AttributeRead/Write Value (2F) & description87 (hex) -----

89 Appendix A A.1.4 Example Program1. Enable watchdog timer and set 10 sec. as timeout interval;-----------------------------------------------------

AIMB-554 User Manual 90Inc dxMov al,10Out dx,al ;-----------------------------------------------------------Dec dx ; lock W

91 Appendix A In al,dxOr al,08hOut dx,al ;-----------------------------------------------------------Dec dx ; Set timeout

AIMB-554 User Manual 92Mov al,01hOut dx,al ;-----------------------------------------------------------Dec dx ; Enable watc

93 Appendix A Mov al,01hOut dx,al ;-----------------------------------------------------------Dec dx ; Enable watchdog tim

xi3.3 Standard CMOS Setup ... 413.3.1 Date...

AIMB-554 User Manual 94Mov al,01hOut dx,al ;-----------------------------------------------------------Dec dx ; Generate a

AppendixBI/O Pin Assignments

AIMB-554 User Manual 96Appendix B Pin AssignmentsB.1 IDE Hard Drive Connector (CN1)Table B.1: IDE hard drive connector (CN1)Pin Signal Pin Signal1 I

97 Appendix B B.2 Floppy Drive Connector (CN3)Table B.2: Floppy drive connector (CN3)Pin Signal Pin Signal1 GND 2 FDHDIN*3GND4N/C5 N/C 6 FDEDIN*7 GN

AIMB-554 User Manual 98B.3 Parallel Port (CN4)Table B.3: Parallel Port (CN4)Pin Signal Pin Signal1 STROBE* 14 AUTOFD*2D015ERR3 D1 16 INIT*4D217SLCTIN

99 Appendix B B.4 USB Header (CN6/CN63)Table B.4: USB Header (CN6/CN63)Pin Signal Pin Signal1 USB0_VCC5 6 USB1_D+2 USB1_VCC5 7 GND3 USB0_D- 8 GND4 U

AIMB-554 User Manual 100B.5 VGA Connector (CN7)Table B.5: VGA Connector (CN7)Pin Signal Pin Signal1 RED 9 VCC2GREEN10GND3 BLUE 11 N/C4N/C12SDT5 GND 1

101 Appendix B B.6 RS-232 Interface (CN9/10)Table B.6: RS-232 Interface (CN9/10)Pin Signal1 DCD2RXD3 TXD4DTR5 GND6DSR7 RTS8CTS9 RI CN10 C

AIMB-554 User Manual 102B.7 LVDS ConnectorTable B.7: VCN2 LVDS connectorPin signal pin signal pin signal pin signal1 VDDSAFE11 GND 21 OD2+ 31 DDC_CLK

103 Appendix B B.8 LCD Inverter Power connectorB.9 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (CN11)Table B.8: VP1pin signal1 +12V2GND3 L_BKLTEN4 VBR5 +5VTa

AIMB-760 User Manual xii3.5.16 DVMT / FIXED Memory Size ... 483.5.17 Boot Display ...

AIMB-554 User Manual 104B.10 External Keyboard Connector (CN12)B.11 Infrared (IR) connector (CN13)Table B.10: External Keyboard Connector (CN12)Pin

105 Appendix B B.12 CPU/System Fan Power Connector (CN14/15/37)B.13 Power LED and Keyboard Lock (CN16)Table B.12: Fan Power Connector (CN14/15/37)P

AIMB-554 User Manual 106B.14 External Speaker Connector (CN17)B.15 Reset Connector (CN18)Table B.14: External Speaker Connector (CN17)Pin Function1

107 Appendix B B.16 HDD LED Connector (CN19)B.17 ATX Soft Power Switch (CN21)Table B.16: HDD LED Connector (CN19)Pin Signal1 VCC (LED+)2 IDE LED (L

AIMB-554 User Manual 108B.18 H/W Monitor Alarm (CN22)B.19 SM Bus Connector (CN29)Table B.18: H/W Monitor Alarm (CN22)Pin Signal1 Enable OBS alarm2 D

109 Appendix B B.20 USB/LAN ports (CN31 and CN32)B.21 Line Out, Mic IN Connector (CN55)Table B.20: USB PortPin Signal Pin Signal1VCC3 Data0+2 Data0

AIMB-554 User Manual 110B.22 Audio Input from CD-ROM (CD IN; CN56)B.23 Aux Line-In Connector (CN57)Table B.22: Audio Input from CD-ROMPin Signal Pin

111 Appendix B B.24 Front Panel Audio Connector (FP AUDIO; CN59)B.25 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (CN62)Table B.24: Audio Connector (FP AUDIO; CN59)

AIMB-554 User Manual 112B.26 Case Open Connector (CN64B.27 Front Panel LAN LED Connector (CN65)Table B.26: Case Open Connector (CN64)Pin Signal1 CAS

113 Appendix B B.28 System I/O PortsTable B.28: System I/O portsAddr. range (Hex)Device000-01F DMA controller020-021 Interrupt controller 1, master0

xiii3.7.8 HDD Power Down... 563.7.9 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN ...

AIMB-554 User Manual 114B.29 DMA Channel AssignmentsTable B.29: DMA channel assignmentsChannel Function0 Available1 Available2 Floppy disk (8-bit tra

115 Appendix B B.30 Interrupt AssignmentsB.31 1st MB Memory MapTable B.30: Interrupt assignmentsPriority Interrupt# Interrupt source1 NMI Parity er

AIMB-554 User Manual 116B.32 SMBUSTable B.32: SMBUS2pin signal1 5V2 SMB CLOCK3 SMB DATA4GND1243

AIMB-760 User Manual xivChapter 7 LAN Configuration ...827.1 Introduction ...

xvB.16 HDD LED Connector (CN19)... 107Table B.16:HDD LED Connector (CN19) ... 107B.17 ATX Soft Power

1CHAPTER1General Information

AIMB-554 User Manual 2Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration1.1 IntroductionThe AIMB-554 is designed with the Intel® 945GM and the ICH7M-DH for industrial

31.2 Features• PCI Express architecture: Designed with the Intel 945GM and ICH7M-DH PCI-Express chipset, the AIMB-554 has dual/single Giga-bit LAN v

AIMB-554 User Manual iiCopyrightThis document is copyrighted, 2006, by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the r

AIMB-554 User Manual 4devices with software Serial ATA RAID 0,1. One on-board IDE con-nector supporting up to two enhanced IDE devices. Supports PIO m

51.3.5 Ethernet LAN • Supporting single/dual 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port(s) via PCI Express x1 bus which provides 500 MB/s data transmission rate

AIMB-554 User Manual 61.4 Jumpers and ConnectorsConnectors on the AIMB-554 motherboard link it to external devices such as hard disk drives and a key

7CN18 Reset connectorCN19 HDD LED connectorCN21 ATX soft power switch (PS_ON)CN22 "HW Monitor AlarmClose: Enable OBS AlarmOpen: Disable OBS Alarm

AIMB-554 User Manual 81.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector LocationsFigure 1.1: Jumper and Connector locationsFigure 1.2: I/O ConnectorsCN59CN56CN5

91.6 AIMB-554 Block DiagramFigure 1.3: AIMB-554 Block Diagram945GMGMCHCRT1 ATA 100port2 SATAIports8 USB PortsIntel Socket 479Core 2 Duo/CoreDuo/ Core

AIMB-554 User Manual 101.7 Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardw

111.8 Jumper SettingsThis section provides instructions on how to configure your motherboard by setting the jumpers. It also includes the motherboard

AIMB-554 User Manual 121.8.3 Watchdog timer output (J2)The AIMB-554 contains a watchdog timer that will reset the CPU or send a signal to IRQ11 in the

131.8.4 COM2 RS 232/422/485 mode selector (J13)Users can use J13 to select among RS 232/422/485 modes for COM2 (CN10). The default setting is RS 232.T

iiiA Message to the Customer Advantech Customer ServicesEach and every Advantech product is built to the most exacting specifica-tions to ensure relia

AIMB-554 User Manual 141.9 System MemoryThe AIMB-554 has two sockets for 240-pin memory modules (DIMMs).All these sockets use 1.8 V unbuffered double

151.12 Processor InstallationThe AIMB-554 is designed for Intel Core™ 2 Duo/Core™ Duo/Core™ Solo (socket 479) up to 2.16 GHz. Follow these steps to

17 Chapter 2 CHAPTER 2Connecting Peripherals

AIMB-554 User Manual 18Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals2.1 IntroductionYou can access most of the connectors from the top of the board as it is bein

19 Chapter 2 cable should also connect to pin 1 on the hard drive connector, which is labeled on the drive circuit board. Check the documentation tha

AIMB-554 User Manual 202.4 Parallel Port (CN4)The parallel port is normally used to connect the motherboard to a printer. The AIMB-554 includes an on

21 Chapter 2 2.6 VGA Connector (CN7)The AIMB-554 includes a VGA interface that can drive conventional CRT displays. CN7 is a standard 15-pin D-SUB c

AIMB-554 User Manual 22serial devices, such as a mouse or a printer, or to a communications net-work. The IRQ and address ranges for both ports are fi

23 Chapter 2 2.9 External Keyboard & Mouse (CN12)In addition to the PS/2 mouse/keyboard connector on the AIMB-554's rear plate, there is al

AIMB-554 User Manual ivCertificationsThis device complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC rules: Operation is subject to the following two

AIMB-554 User Manual 242.11 System FAN Connector (CN15 and CN37)If fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6W) or less.2.12 Fro

25 Chapter 2 2.12.1 Power LED and Keyboard Lock (CN16)CN16 is a 5-pin connector for the power LED. Refer to Appendix B for detailed information on th

AIMB-554 User Manual 262.12.5 ATX Soft Power Switch (CN21)If your computer case is equipped with an ATX power supply, you should connect the power on/

27 Chapter 2 2.14 USB and LAN ports (CN31 and CN32)The AIMB-554 provides up to eight USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports, which gives complete Plug &am

AIMB-554 User Manual 282.15 Line Out, Mic In Connector (CN55)The Line Out is to output the audio signal to external audio device, like speakers or he

29 Chapter 2 2.17 Aux Line-In Connector (AUX IN; CN57)The connector is for audio devices with a Line-in connector.2.18 Front Panel Audio Connector

AIMB-554 User Manual 302.19 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (CN62)The 8-pin alarm board connector is for Advantech chassis with alarm board, which gives

31 Chapter 2 2.21 Front Panel LAN Indicator ConnectorTable 2.3: Front Panel LAN Indicator ConnectorLAN Mode IndicatorG-LAN Link ON Green ONG-LAN Act

AIMB-554 User Manual 322.22 Serial ATA Interface (SA0, SA1)In addition to the EIDE interface (up to two devices), the AIMB-554 fea-tures a high perfo

33 Chapter 2 2.23 PCI Slots (PCI 1 ~ PCI 2)The AIMB-554 provides 2 32-bit / 33 MHz PCI slots.Note: 64-bit PCI or PCI-X expansion cards installed in

vMemory CompatibilityTable1.1: AIMB-554 Memory Tested for CompatibilityTable 1.1: AIMB-554 Memory Tested for CompatibilityBrand Size Speed Type Part N

AIMB-554 User Manual 342.24 PCI-Express x 16 Expansion Slot AIMB-554 provides a PCI-Express x 16 slot for users to install add-on VGA cards when thei

35 Chapter 2 2.26 Connecting to SNMP-1000 Remote ManagerUse the 6-pin to 8-pin cable to connect the motherboard to SNMP-1000. This cable comes with

2.28 TV-out connector VCN1The AIMB-554 provide a TV-out interface, VCN1, which is an 4 pin con-nector. User can Video Cable (p/n:1700002331) for prov

37 Chapter 2 2.30 LCD Inverter Power connector (VP1)VP1 is connected to Inverter which can provide power to LCD Panel. The AIMB-554 can provide a LV

39 Chapter 3 CHAPTER 3Award BIOS Setup

AIMB-554 User Manual 40Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup3.1 IntroductionAward’s BIOS ROM has a built-in setup program that allows users to modify the basic

41 Chapter 3 3.2 Entering SetupTurn on the computer and press <Del> to enter the BIOS setup. Figure 3.1: Award BIOS Setup initial screen3.3 S

AIMB-554 User Manual 42• Head: Number of heads• Precomp: Write precomp• Landing Zone: Landing zone• Sector: Number of sectors3.3.4 Drive A / Drive BTh

43 Chapter 3 3.4 Advanced BIOS FeaturesThe “Advanced BIOS Features” screen appears when choosing the “Advanced BIOS Features” item from the “Initial

AIMB-554 User Manual viNetwork Feature Comparison(RoHS) 512MB DDR2 533 DDR2TS64MLQ64V5J SEC K4T51083QC (64X8)1GB DDR2 533 DDR2TS128MLQ64V5J SEC K4T5

AIMB-554 User Manual 443.4.1 CPU FeaturesDelay Prior to thermalThis feature controls the activation of the Thermal Monitor's automatic mode. It a

45 Chapter 3 3.4.9 Boot Up Floppy SeekSelection of the command “Disabled” will speed the boot up. Selection of “Enabled” searches disk drives during

AIMB-554 User Manual 463.4.17 MPS Version Control For OS This specifies the version of the Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) to be used. Version 1.4

47 Chapter 3 3.5.2 CAS Latency TimeWhen DRAM Timing Selectable is set to [Manual], this field is adjust-able. This controls the CAS latency, which de

AIMB-554 User Manual 483.5.9 Memory Hole At 15M-16MEnabling this feature reserves 15 MB to 16 MB memory address space for ISA expansion cards that spe

49 Chapter 3 • 640x480, 18bit SC• 800x600, 18bit SC• 1024x768, 18bit SC• 1028x1024, 18bit DC3.5.19 Init Display FirstChoose the first display interfa

AIMB-554 User Manual 50Figure 3.7: On-Chip IDE Device3.6.1 IDE HDD Block ModeIf your IDE hard drive supports block mode select Enabled for automatic d

51 Chapter 3 3.6.4 SATA ModeThe setting choices for the SATA Mode are IDE, RAID and AHCI Mode. Select [IDE] if you want to have SATA function as IDE.

AIMB-554 User Manual 52Figure 3.8: Onboard Device3.6.8 USB ControllerSelect Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) con-troller a

53 Chapter 3 3.6.13 Onboard LAN2 ControlOptions are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. Select Disabled if you don’t want to use the onboard LAN controller2.No

viiProduct warrantyAdvantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod-ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanshi

AIMB-554 User Manual 543.6.17 UART Mode SelectThis item allows you to select UART mode. The choices: “IrDA”, “ASKIR”, and “Normal”.3.6.18 RxD, TxD Act

55 Chapter 3 3.7 Power Management SetupThe power management setup controls the single board computer's “green” features to save power. The foll

AIMB-554 User Manual 563.7.2 ACPI FunctionThe choices are: “Enabled” and “Disabled”.Power ManagementThis category allows you to select the type (or de

57 Chapter 3 3.7.9 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTNIf you choose “Instant-Off”, then pushing the ATX soft power switch but-ton once will switch the system to “sy

AIMB-554 User Manual 583.8 PnP/PCI ConfigurationsFigure 3.12: PnP/PCI configurations screen3.8.1 Reset Configuration DataThe default is Disabled. Sel

59 Chapter 3 3.9 PC Health StatusFigure 3.13: PC Health Status Screen3.9.1 Case Open WarningEnable this to detect if the case is open or closed.3.9.

AIMB-554 User Manual 603.9.8 ACPI Shutdown TemperatureThe system will shut down automatically when the CPU temperature is over the selected setting. T

61 Chapter 3 3.11 Password SettingFollow these steps to change the password.1. Choose the “Set Password” option from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu

63 Chapter 4 CHAPTER 4Chipset Software Installation Utility

AIMB-554 User Manual viiiInitial InspectionBefore you begin installing your motherboard, please make sure that the following materials have been shipp

AIMB-554 User Manual 64Chapter 4 Chipset Software Install Utility4.1 Before you beginTo facilitate the installation of the enhanced display drivers

65 Chapter 4 • Integrates superior video features. These include filtered sealing of 720 pixel DVD content, and MPEG-2 motion compensation for softw

AIMB-554 User Manual 663. Click “Next” when you see the following message.4. Click “Yes” when you see the following message.

67 Chapter 4 5. Click “Next” when you see the following message.6. When the following message appears, click “Finish” to complete the installation an

69 Chapter 5 CHAPTER 5VGA Setup

AIMB-554 User Manual 70Chapter 5 VGA Setup 5.1 IntroductionThe Intel 945GM integrated graphics controller provides an analog dis-play port, LVDS and

71 Chapter 5 5.2 Windows XP Driver SetupInsert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. In a few seconds, the software installation main

AIMB-554 User Manual 721. Click “Next” to continue the installation.2. You will see a welcome window. Please click “Yes” to continue the installation.

73 Chapter 5 3. Click “Finish” to complete the installation and restart the computer now or later.

ixContentsTable 1.1:AIMB-554 Memory Tested for CompatibilityvChapter 1 Hardware Configuration ...21.1 Introduction ...

75 Chapter 6 CHAPTER 6Onboard Security Setup

AIMB-554 User Manual 76Chapter 6 Onboard Security Setup6.1 IntroductionThe AIMB-554's hardware monitor is based on the Winbond W83627HG chip. O

77 Chapter 6 2. Click “Next” when you see the following message.3. Click “Next” when you see the following message.

AIMB-554 User Manual 784. Click “Next” when you see the following message.5. Click “Next” to continue.

79 Chapter 6 6. Click “Finish” when you see the following message.6.3 Using the OBS Hardware Doctor UtilityAfter completing the setup, all the OBS f

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81 Chapter 7 CHAPTER 7LAN Configuration

AIMB-554 User Manual 82Chapter 7 LAN Configuration7.1 IntroductionThe AIMB-554 has a single/dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN via dedicated PCI Express x 1

83 Chapter 7 7.4 Win XP Driver Setup (Intel 82573)1. Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. In a few seconds, the software insta