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E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B EMB-9459T Rev.B ® Onboard Intel Atom N270 Processor Mini-ITX Realtek 8111C Ethernet 8 USB2.0, 6 COM, 1 Parallel 1 PCI, 1 Mini PCI, 2 PCI-E ATX Power Type EMB-9459T Manual Rev.B 2nd Ed. August 2010...
AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design without notice to its users.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B Acknowledgments All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc. CompactFlash is a trademark of the Compact Flash ™...
1 1702151200 Onboard Serial ATA Power Cable 1 M209459000 Metal I/O Bracket 1 Quick Installation Guide 1 Utility CD 1 EMB-9459T Rev.B If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B Contents Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction..............1-2 1.2 Features ..............1-3 1.3 Specifications ............1-4 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2.1 Safety Precautions ..........
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B 2.15 TV Out Connector (CN4)........2-13 2.16 LCD Inverter Connector (CN5, CN26) ....2-13 2.17 LVDS LCD Connector (CN6, CN7) ....... 2-13 2.18 USB Connector (CN8, CN9) ........
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart ..........B-4 B.4 DMA Channel Assignments.……………………… .B-4 Appendix C Mating Connector C.1 List of Mating Connectors and Cables....C-2...
LCD/CRT, LCD/LCD, LCD/DVI, CRT/DVI, CRT/TV, LCD/ TV configurations. Display memory is shared from the system memory up to 224MB/DVMT3.0. With all of its integrated features, the EMB-9459T Rev.B strikes a balance of performance and price. This versatile product targets Industrial Automation, Entertainment, Networking,...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B 1.2 Features ® Onboard Intel Atom N270 Processor (Fanless) ® Intel 945GSE + ICH7M DDRII 400/533 Memory, Max. 2GB Gigabit Ethernet x 2 or 10/100Base-TX x 2 CRT, TV-out, DVI, 18-bit Dual-channel LVDS and 2 18/24-bit Dual-channel LVDS...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B 1.3 Specifications System ® Processor Supports onboard Intel Atom N270 Processor 1.6GHz, FSB533MHz System Memory 240-pin DDRII DIMM x 1, DDRII 400/533 up to 2GB ®...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B Battery Lithium battery Power Requirement AT/ATX ® Power Consumption Intel Atom N270 (Typical) 0.65A @ +12V, 1.02A @ +5V Board Size 6.7”(L) x 6.7”(W) (170 mm x 170 mm)
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B standard, S-Terminal and Composite Video DVI-I x 1 Storage EIDE x 1 (UDMA100 for one device, slave only), SATA II x 2, Type II CompactFlash x 1 Serial Port RS-232 x 5, RS-232/422/485...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B Chapter Quick Installation Guide Notice: The Quick Installation Guide is derived from Chapter 2 of user manual. For other chapters further installation...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B 2.1 Safety Precautions Always completely disconnect the power cord from your board whenever you are working on it. Do not make connections while the power is on, because a sudden rush of power can damage sensitive electronic components.
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B 2.4 List of Jumpers The board has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of each of the board's jumpers: Label Function...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B 2.5 List of Connectors The board has a number of connectors that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of each of the board's connectors: Label Function...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B CN12 COM 5 RS-232 Serial Port Connector CN13 COM 6 RS-232 Serial Port Connector CN14 Digital I/O CN15 COM 4 RS-232 Serial Port Connector CN16 COM 3 RS-232 Serial Port Connector...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B 2.6 Setting Jumpers You configure your card to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B 2.7 LCD Inverter Voltage Selection (JP1-18 bits, JP7-24 bits) JP1/JP7 Function +5V (Default) +12V 2.8 COM2 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection (JP2) Function +12V Ring (Default)
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B Note: The max. rating of Pin 1 is 12V @ 1A The max. rating of Pin 4 is 5V @ 1A 2.13 Audio 2Watt Speaker Output (CN2) Signal SPK- R+...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B RI/+5V/+12V 2.15 TV Output Connector (CN4) Signal Signal CVBS 2.16 LCD Inverter Connector (CN5, CN26) Signal VCC of LCD inverter (+5V/+12V) Adjust backlight ENBKL Note:...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B I2C_DATA I2C_CLK LVDS2_TX0- LVDS2_TX0+ LVDS2_TX1- LVDS2_TX1+ LVDS2_TX2- LVDS2_TX2+ LVDS2_TX3-(CN6-24bit only) LVDS2_TX3+(CN6-24bit only) PPVCC LVDS2_TXCLK- LVDS2_TXCLK+ Note: The max. rating for LCD (Pin 3, Pin 7, Pin 27) is 5V @ 0.5A 2.18 USB Connector (CN8, CN9) Signal Signal...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B BUSY SELECT 2.20 COM5, COM6, COM4, COM3 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (CN12, CN13, CN15, CN16) Signal Signal 2.21 Digital I/O (CN14) This connector offers 4-pair of digital I/O functions and address is 2A1H.
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B LFEOUT CENOUT 2.25 ATX Power Connector (CN25) Signal Signal N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. PS_ON POWER OK N.C. +5VSB +12V 2 - 17 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B Below Table for China RoHS Requirements 产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量 AAEON Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 汞 镉...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B Chapter Award BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup 3-1...
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3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased. The EMB-9459T Rev.B CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery backup for data retention. However, you will need to replace the complete unit when it finally runs down.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B 3.2 Award BIOS Setup Awards BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. You can refer to the “ AAEON BIOS Item Description.pdf” file in the CD for the meaning of each setting in this chapter. Note:...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B Chapter Driver Installation 4 -1 Chapter 4 Driver Installation...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B The EMB-9459T Rev.B comes with an AutoRun CD-ROM that contains all drivers and utilities that can help you to install the driver automatically.
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E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B 4.1 Installation: Insert the EMB-9459T Rev.B CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. And install the drivers from Step 1 to Step 5 in order. Step 1 – Install INF Driver 1.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B Step 4 –Install LAN Driver 1. Click on the Step 4 –LAN folder and select the OS folder your system is 2.
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B A.1 Programming EMB-9459T Rev.B utilizes ITE 8712 chipset as its watchdog timer controller. Below are the procedures to complete its configuration and the AAEON intial watchdog timer program is also attached based on which you can develop customized program to fit your application.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B There are three steps to complete the configuration setup: (1) Enter the MB PnP Mode; (2) Modify the data of configuration registers; (3) Exit the MB PnP Mode.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B WatchDog Timer Configuration Registers Configure Control (Index=02h) This register is write only. Its values are not sticky; that is to say, a hardware reset will automatically clear the bits, and does not require the software to clear them.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B WatchDog Timer Configuration Register (Index=72h, Default=00h) WatchDog Timer Time-out Value Register (Index=73h, Default=00h) Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A-5...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B A.2 IT8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program .MODEL SMALL .CODE Main: CALL Enter_Configuration_mode CALL Check_Chip mov cl, 7 call Set_Logic_Device ;time setting mov cl, 10 ;...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B ; game port enable mov cl, 9 call Set_Logic_Device Initial_OK: CALL Exit_Configuration_mode MOV AH,4Ch INT 21h Enter_Configuration_Mode PROC NEAR MOV SI,WORD PTR CS:[Offset Cfg_Port] MOV DX,02Eh MOV CX,04h...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B Exit_Configuration_Mode ENDP Check_Chip PROC NEAR MOV AL,20h CALL Read_Configuration_Data CMP AL,87h JNE Not_Initial MOV AL,21h CALL Read_Configuration_Data CMP AL,12h JNE Not_Initial Need_Initial: Not_Initial:...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+06h] IN AL,DX Read_Configuration_Data ENDP Write_Configuration_Data PROC NEAR MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+04h] OUT DX,AL XCHG AL,AH MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+06h] OUT DX,AL Write_Configuration_Data ENDP...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B push ax push cx xchg al,cl mov cl,07h call Superio_Set_Reg pop cx pop ax Set_Logic_Device endp ;Select 02Eh->Index Port, 02Fh->Data Port Cfg_Port DB 087h,001h,055h,055h DW 02Eh,02Fh END Main...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B C.1 List of Mating Connectors and Cables The table notes mating connectors and available cables. Connector Mating Connector Available Cable P/N Function...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B 2.00mm Pitch 10 USB4 & pins ( CATCH USB5 CATCH 1709100208 H754-2x5 or Cable Connector compatible) 2.00mm Pitch 10 USB2 &...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T R e v . B 0-03S or compatible) 2.54mm Pitch 10 Front Panel pins ( HO-BASE CN20 Connector Base 2541-2H-2x5 or compatible) 2.00mm pitch 3 SPDIF pins (CATCH SPDIF...