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Aaeon EMB-LN8T Manual

Mini-itx embedded motherboard with intel atom n455/d525 processor
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E M B - L N 8 T
EMB-LN8T
®
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Intel
Atom
N455/D525 Processor
Mini-ITX
Realtek 8111E Ethernet
8 USB2.0, 6 COM, 1 Parallel
1 Mini Card
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EMB-LN8T Manual Rev.A 1
Ed.
October 2011

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  • Page 1 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T EMB-LN8T ® Intel Atom N455/D525 Processor Mini-ITX Realtek 8111E Ethernet 8 USB2.0, 6 COM, 1 Parallel 1 Mini Card EMB-LN8T Manual Rev.A 1 October 2011...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    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.
  • Page 3 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T Acknowledgments All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.  AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc.  CompactFlash is a trademark of the Compact Flash ™...

  • Page 4: Packing List

    Serial ATA Cable  1 1702151200 Onboard Serial ATA Power Cable  1 1700060152 Keyboard/Mouse Cable  1 Product DVD  1 EMB-LN8T If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 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 ..........2-2 2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers ......
  • Page 6 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 2.18 Digital I/O Connector (CN6) ........2-14 2.19 SATA Power Connector (CN8) ......2-15 2.20 ATX Power_12V Connector (CN9) ....... 2-15 2.21 Front Panel Connector (CN10) ......2-15 2.22 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM1)....
  • Page 7 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T Appendix B I/O Information B.1 I/O Address Map ............B-2 B.2 Memory Address Map..........B-4 B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart ..........B-5 B.4 DMA Channel Assignments.……………………… .B-5 Appendix C Mating Connector C.1 List of Mating Connectors and Cables....

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 General Information

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T Chapter General Information 1- 1 Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    LVDS. Simultaneous / Dual View are available in LCD/CRT configurations. Display memory is shared from the system memory up to 324MB/ DVMT4.0. With all of its integrated features, the EMB-LN8T strikes a balance of performance and price. This versatile product targets Industrial Automation, Entertainment, Networking, KIOSK/POS, Transportation, Banking, Healthcare and Digital Signage applications that require high performance and high reliability.

  • Page 10: Features

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 1.2 Features ®  Onboard Intel Atom™ N455 (Fanless)/ D525 (Heatsink with Fan) Processor ® ®  Intel Atom™ N455/ D525 + Intel ICH8M 204-pin DDR3 800 SODIMM x 1 (Optional for 2nd ...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 1.3 Specifications System ®  Processor Onboard Intel Atom N455 (Fanless)/ D525 (Heatsink with Fan) Processor, Up to 1.83 GHz  System Memory 204-pin DDR3 800 SODIMM x 2, Max.
  • Page 12 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T  Storage Temperature -40˚F~ 176˚F (-40˚C ~ 80˚C)  Operating Humidity 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Display: Supports CRT/LCD simultaneous / dual view displays ® ...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T Chapter Quick Installation Guide 2 - 1 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 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.

  • Page 15: Location Of Connectors And Jumpers

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers Component Side 2 - 3 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 16 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T Solder Side 2 - 4 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Mechanical Drawing

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 2.3 Mechanical Drawing Component Side 2 - 5 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 18 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T Solder Side 2 - 6 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: List Of Jumpers

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 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 COM2 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection...

  • Page 20: List Of Connectors

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 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 Internal Audio 2 Channel Connector...
  • Page 21 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T CFD1 CompactFlash Slot KBMS1 Internal PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector LAN1 1000Base-TX Ethernet Connector LAN2 1000Base-TX Ethernet Connector LINE_OUT1 Audio Jack Connector LPT1 LPT Port Connector MIC1 Microphone Connector SODIMM1...

  • Page 22: Setting Jumpers

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 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.

  • Page 23: Com2 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection (Jp1)

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 2.7 COM2 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection (JP1) Function +12V Ring (Default) 2.8 COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection (JP2) Function +12V Ring (Default) 2.9 LCD Voltage Selection (JP3) Function +3.3V (Default) 2.10 LCD Backlight Control Selection (JP4) Backlight Control...

  • Page 24: At/Atx Selection (Jp5)

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 2.11 AT/ATX Selection (JP5) Function ATX (Default) 2.12 Clear CMOS Selection (JP6) Function Protected (Default) Clear 2.13 Internal Audio 2 Channel Connector (CN1) Signal SPEAK-OUT R+ SPEAK-OUT R- SPEAK-OUT L+...

  • Page 25: Lpc Connector (Cn4)

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T PPVCC LVDS_TXL0# LVDS_TXL0 LVDS_TXL1# LVDS_TXL1 LVDS_TXL2# LVDS_TXL2 LVDS_TXL3# LVDS_TXL3 LVDS_DDCPDATA LVDS_DDCPCLK PPVCC 2.16 LPC Connector (CN4) Signal LAD0 LAD1 LAD2 LAD3 +3.3V LFRAME# RESET# LPC_CLK(33MHz) LDRQ#0 LDRQ#1...

  • Page 26: Fan Connector (Cn5)

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 2.17 Fan Connector (CN5) Signal Power control Speed detection 2.18 Digital I/O Connector (CN6) This connector offers 4-pair of digital I/O functions and address is 600H. Signal Signal DIO1-1...

  • Page 27: Sata Power Connector (Cn8)

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 2.19 SATA Power Connector (CN8) Signal +12V 2.20 ATX Power_12V Connector (CN9) Signal Signal +12V +12V 2.21 Front Panel Connector (CN10) Signal Signal Power On Button(-) Power On Button(+) IDE LED(-) IDE LED(+)

  • Page 28: Rs-232 Serial Port Connector (Com2)

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 2.23 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM2) Signal Signal DCD#2(485D-/422TXD-) RXD2(422RXD+) TXD2(485D+/422TXD+) DTR#2(422RXD-) DSR#2 RTS#2 CTS#2 RI#2 2.24 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM3) Signal Signal DCD#3 RXD3 TXD3...

  • Page 29: Internal Ps2 Keyboard And Mouse Connector (Kbms1)

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T RTS#5 CTS#5 RI#5 2.27 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM6) Signal Signal DCD#6 RXD6 TXD6 DTR#6 DSR#6 RTS#6 CTS#6 RI#6 2.28 Internal PS2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) Signal Signal KBDATA...

  • Page 30: Microphone Connector (Mic1)

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T BUSY SELECT 2.30 Microphone Connector (MIC1) Signal MIC-L MIC-R 2.31 USB Port Connector (USB3) Signal Signal USBD4- USBD4+ USBD5+ USBD5- 2.32 USB Port Connector (USB4) Signal Signal USBD6-...
  • Page 31 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 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 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd)

  • Page 32: Chapter 3 Ami Bios Setup

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T Chapter BIOS Setup Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup 3-1...

  • Page 33: System Test And Initialization

    3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased. The EMB-LN8T 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.

  • Page 34: Ami Bios Setup

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 3.2 AMI BIOS Setup AMI 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.

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Driver Installation

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T Chapter Driver Installation 4 -1 Chapter 4 Driver Installation...
  • Page 36 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T The EMB-LN8T comes with an AutoRun CD-ROM that contains all drivers and utilities that can help you to install the driver automatically. Insert the driver CD, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide.
  • Page 37 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 4.1 Installation: Insert the EMB-LN8T CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. And install the drivers from Step 1 to Step 6 in order. Step 1 – Install Chipset Driver 1.
  • Page 38 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 3. Follow the instructions that the window shows 4. The system will help you install the driver automatically Step 4 –Install LAN Driver 1. Click on the STEP 4 - LAN folder and select the OS folder your system is 2.

  • Page 39: Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T Appendix Programming the Watchdog Timer Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer...

  • Page 40: Programming

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T A.1 Programming EMB-LN8T 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.
  • Page 41 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 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. Undesired result may occur if the MB PnP Mode is not exited normally.
  • Page 42 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 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.
  • Page 43 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T WatchDog Timer Control Register (Index=71h, Default=00h) WatchDog Timer Configuration Register (Index=72h, Default=00h) WatchDog Timer Time-out Value Register (Index=73h, Default=00h) Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer...

  • Page 44: It8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 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 ; 10 Sec dec al Watch_Dog_Setting: ;Timer setting...
  • Page 45 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T ; 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 Init_1:...
  • Page 46 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 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: Check_Chip ENDP Read_Configuration_Data PROC NEAR MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+04h] OUT DX,AL...
  • Page 47 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 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 Superio_Set_Reg proc near push ax...
  • Page 48 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T 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 Note: Interrupt level mapping...

  • Page 49: Appendix B I/O Information

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T Appendix I/O Information Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 50: I/O Address Map

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T B.1 I/O Address Map Appendix B I/O Information...
  • Page 51 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 52: Memory Address Map

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T B.2 Memory Address Map Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 53: Irq Mapping Chart

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart B.4 DMA Channel Assignments Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 54: Appendix C Mating Connector

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T Appendix Mating Connector C - 1 Appendix C Mating Connector...

  • Page 55: List Of Mating Connectors And Cables

    M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T C.1 List of Mating Connectors and Cables The table notes mating connectors and available cables. Mating Connector Connector Available Cable P/N Function Label Cable Vendor Model No.
  • Page 56 M i n i - I T X E M B - L N 8 T RS-232/42 D-SUB 9 2/485 Connector COM1 HoBase Serial Port (HoBase. DRD-9P Connector or compatible) RS-232/42 2.00mm Pitch Serial 2/485 10 pins (CATCH COM2 CATCH Port 1701100206 Serial Port...

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