Advantech SIMB-M21 User Manual

User ManualSIMB-M21Intel® HM65 with Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Celeron Mini-ITX Motherboard

SIMB-M21 User Manual 41.2 Block DiagramFigure 1.1 Block Diagram

Chapter 22 Product Introduction

SIMB-M21 User Manual 62.1 Product highlights2.1.1 Product OverviewSIMB-M21 supports the latest Intel rPGA998 CPU-socket interface processor, the2nd Ge

7 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction– OpenGL 3.0– Improved realism for OGL 3D based application– UVD (Unified Video Decoder) 2.01Hardw

SIMB-M21 User Manual 82.3 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensurethat the motherboar

9 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction2.3.2 Screw HolesAttach the four (4) screws into the holes indicated by the red circles to secure

SIMB-M21 User Manual 102.3.3 Motherboard Layout2.3.4 Layout Content ListTable 2.1: Slots & socketLabel Function Note PageFCPGA988 FCPGA988 socketD

11 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction2.3.5 Internal ConnectorTable 2.3: Rear Panel ConnectorLabel Function Note PageKBMS PS/2 Keyboard

SIMB-M21 User Manual 122.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the IntelCore i7/ i5/ i

13 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction2. Separate CPU cooler and its base first by screw drawer 3. Assemble the CPI FAN retention modul

SIMB-M21 User Manual iiSafety Information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electri-cal outle

SIMB-M21 User Manual 144. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is the same side as CPU Socket triangle.5. Turn the CPU

15 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction2.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan1. Place the heatsink base on the relative bottom of mot

SIMB-M21 User Manual 164. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2.5 System Memory2.5.1 OverviewThe motherboar

17 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction2.5.2 Memory ConfigurationsYou may install 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR3 SO

SIMB-M21 User Manual 182. Align a SO-DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the SO-DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the SO-DI

19 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction2.5.4 Removing a SO-DIMM1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips downward to unlock the DIMM.2

SIMB-M21 User Manual 202.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make th

21 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction2.6.4 MINI PCI ExpressThis motherboard supports one MINI PCI Express. The following figure shows

SIMB-M21 User Manual 222.7 Jumpers2.7.1 Clear CMOS (CMOS1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You canclear the CMO

23 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction2.7.2 COM3, COM4, COM5 RI/+5V/+12V Select (JCOMPWR3 JCOMPWR4 JCOMPWR5)This jumper allows you to s

iii SIMB-M21 User Manual Safety DeclarationThis device complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation issubject to the followin

SIMB-M21 User Manual 242.7.4 LVDS Back light power selection2.7.5 AT/ATX Power Mode Select (PSON1)This jumper allows you to select ATX Mode or AT mode

25 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction2.8 Connectors2.8.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mous

SIMB-M21 User Manual 262.8.2 CPU and System fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 280mA (3.36 W max.) at 4800r

27 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction2.8.3 System Panel (F_PANEL)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel. The functions ar

SIMB-M21 User Manual 282.8.4 ATX power connectors (EATXPWR1, ATX12V1)The connector is for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designedt

29 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction2.8.5 Serial Port connectors (COM3, COM4, COM5)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect

SIMB-M21 User Manual 302.8.7 Audio Mic.-In & Line-Out Connector (FPAUD1)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that

31 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction2.8.9 LCD Inverter Connector (JBL1)The connector is for the control of internal LVDS brightness.

SIMB-M21 User Manual 322.8.10 SPI Connector (JSPI)Is a point-to-point interface standard, which allows network equipment designers todevelop an array

33 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction2.8.12 Serial ATA 3 Connector (SATA1, SATA2)These connectors support SATA 3.0 and are for the Ser

SIMB-M21 User Manual ivTypographyPacking ListBefore you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the followingmaterials have been shi

SIMB-M21 User Manual 342.8.14 Case open connectors (JCASE1) Note! Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect

35 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 2 Product Introduction2.8.15 USB connectors (USB45, USB89, USB1011)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the

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Chapter 33 BIOS SetupThis chapter tells how to changethe system setting through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parame-ters ar

SIMB-M21 User Manual 383.1 BIOS Setup ProgramThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update usingthe provided utility. Use

39 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.1.2 List BoxThis box appears only in the opening screen. The box displays an initial list of config-urabl

SIMB-M21 User Manual 403.3 Main SetupThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOSautomatically detects the items in

41 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.4 Advanced BIOS SetupSelect the Advanced tab from the setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setupscreen

SIMB-M21 User Manual 423.4.1 PCI Subsystem SettingThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnPdevices. The menu includ

43 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS SetupPCI Express Device Settings Relaxed Ordering [Disable]Enables or disables PCI Express devices Relaxed Orde

v SIMB-M21 User Manual ContentsChapter 1 Product Overview ...11.1 Specifications Summary...

SIMB-M21 User Manual 443.4.2 ACPI Settings  ACPI Sleep State [S3 (suspend to RAM)] Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter the SUSP

45 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.4.3 Trusted computingTrusted computing (TPM) settings.TPM configuration TPM SUPPORT [Disabled]Enable or

SIMB-M21 User Manual 463.4.4 CPU configuration CPU configurationDisplays the CPU information. Hyper-threading [Enabled]Enable or disable Hyper-threa

47 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup Intel Virtualization Technology [Disable]When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabili

SIMB-M21 User Manual 483.4.6 Intel TXT(LT) ConfigurationDisplay Intel Trusted Execution Technology configuration.3.4.7 PCH-FW ConfigurationConfigurati

49 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.4.7.1 Firmware Update Configuration Me FW Image Re-Flash[Disable] Enabled/Disabled Me FW Image Re-Flash

SIMB-M21 User Manual 503.4.8 Intel Anti-Theft Technology ConfigurationDisabling Intel AT allow users to login to platform. This is strictly for testin

51 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.4.9 USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration Parameters. USB DeviceDisplay how many devices are connected. Le

SIMB-M21 User Manual 523.4.10 Super IO ConfigurationSystem Super IO Chip Parameters.  Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip [NCT6776F]3.4.10.1 Serial

53 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS SetupSerial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port [Enable]Enable or Disable Serial Port.Configuration options: [Disa

SIMB-M21 User Manual vi2.8.2 CPU and System fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1) ... 262.8.3 System Panel (F_PANEL) ...

SIMB-M21 User Manual 543.4.10.2 Serial Port 1 configurationSet Parameters of Serial Port 3 (COM3).Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port [Enable]Ena

55 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.4.10.3 Serial Port 2 configurationSet Parameters of Serial Port 4 (COM4).Serial Port 2 Configuration Ser

SIMB-M21 User Manual 563.4.10.4 Serial Port 3 configurationSet Parameters of Serial Port 5 (COM5)Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port [Enable]Enab

57 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.4.10.5 Smart Fan Mode ConfigurationSmart Fan Mode configuration System Fan Mode [Manual Mode]Select syst

SIMB-M21 User Manual 583.4.10.6 Digital I/O ConfigurationDigital I/O Configuration Digital I/O Pin 0 [Input]Configure Digital I/O Pin.Configuration o

59 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.4.11 Hardware Monitor PC Health StatusDisplay system health status.  CPU Warning Temperature [Disable]E

SIMB-M21 User Manual 603.4.12 Serial Port Console RedirectionDisplay COM console information. Console Redirection [Enable]Console Redirection Enable

61 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.4.13 Intel ICCIntegrated Clock Control Option. Use Watchdog Timer for ICC[Disable]Enable Watchdog Timer

SIMB-M21 User Manual 623.4.14 Sandybridge DTS Configuration  CPU DTS[Enable]Enable or Disable CPU DTS.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].3.4

63 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup Turbo Mode [Enable]Enable or Disable Intel Turbo Mode.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. CPU C

Chapter 11 Product Overview

SIMB-M21 User Manual 643.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration System Agent RC versionDisplay System Agent RC information. VT-d [Disable]Set VT-d Enab

65 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.5.1.1 Intel IGFX Configuration Intel IGFX ConfigurationDisplay IGFX VBIOS version & IGFX Frequency.

SIMB-M21 User Manual 663.5.1.1.1LCD ControlLCD Control Primary IGFX Boot Display[VBIOS Default]Select the display port which be activated during POST

67 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup Active LFP[Int-LVDS]Select the active LFP configuration.Configuration options: [No LVDS] [Int-LVDS] [eDP

SIMB-M21 User Manual 683.5.1.3 NB PCIe Configuration PEG0 - Gen XConfigure PEG0 B0 :D1 :F0 Gen1-Gen2.Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2]. PE

69 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.5.1.4 Memory Configuration Memory ConfigurationDisplay system memory information. DIMM profile[Default

SIMB-M21 User Manual 703.5.1.5 GT - Power management Control RC6 (Pender Standby) [Enable]Check to enable render standby support.Configuration option

71 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.5.2 PCH-IO ConfigurationPCH Parameters  Intel PCH Information LAN1 Controller [Enable]Enable/Disable LA

SIMB-M21 User Manual 72 BIOS Lock[Enable]Enable or Disable BIOS interface lockdown.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. GPIO Lock[Disable]En

73 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.5.2.2 PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Clock Gating [Enable]Enable or Disable PCI Express clock gat

SIMB-M21 User Manual 21.1 Specifications Summary1.1.1 System CPU: Supports Intel rPGA988 Socket (Socket G2) Intel Mobile Core i7/ i5/ i3 CPU BIOS:

SIMB-M21 User Manual 743.5.2.2.1PCI Express Root Port 1PCI Express Root Port 1 setting.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled][Auto]. PCI Express

75 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.6 BootBoot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout [1]Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 655

SIMB-M21 User Manual 763.7 Security Administrator PasswordSet setup Administrator Password. User PasswordSet User Password.

77 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 3 BIOS Setup3.8 Save & Exit Save changes and ExitExit system setup after saving the changes. Discard changes and

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3 SIMB-M21 User ManualChapter 1 Product Overview 2 x LAN RJ45 Ports, 1 x Audio I/O (3 Jacks) Internal I/O: 3 x USB Connectors supports 6 USB Ports,