Lippert Thunderbird/MM Technical Manual

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Thunderbird/MM
Mini-ITX Motherboard
Technical Manual
TME-ITX-PM-M-R1V2.DOC
Version 1.2/ August 05
© LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH
Hans-Thoma-Str. 11
D-68163 Mannheim
http://www.lippert-at.com/

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  • Page 1 Thunderbird/MM Mini-ITX Motherboard Technical Manual TME-ITX-PM-M-R1V2.DOC Version 1.2/ August 05 © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 D-68163 Mannheim http://www.lippert-at.com/...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DVO ..............................15 1.22 LVDS ..............................15 1.23 Fast Ethernet (Intel PRO/100)......................15 1.24 Audio ..............................15 1.25 Watchdog ............................16 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...................17 © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 3 Inverter Supply ..........................31 4.15 Power Selection Connector......................32 4.15.1 Jumper Setup LVDS-Display......................32 4.15.2 Jumper Setup Inverter ........................32 4.15.3 Jumper Setup SysFan ........................32 © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 4 Mechanical Specification........................44 6.3.1 Top View (Board Type I) ........................44 6.3.2 Top View (Board Type II) ......................... 45 6.3.3 Bottom View ............................. 46 OPTIONS ........................47 © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 5 Page 5 of 48 DOCUMENT HISTORY ....................48 All mentioned trademarks are the property of the respective owner. All mentioned copyrights are the property of the respective owner. © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 6: Functional Specification

    Technical Manual "Thunderbird/MM” Version 1.2 12.08.2005 Page 6 of 48 1 Functional Specification 1.1 Overview The Thunderbird/MM is a PC compatible motherboard conforming to the Mini-ITX form factor. It was especially designed to facilitate the creation of multi-media systems. ® ® ®...
  • Page 7: The Thunderbird/Mm At A Glance

    With metal spacers, there is a possible danger to create a short circuit with the components located around the mounting holes. This can damage the board! © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 8: Functional Block Diagram

    Technical Manual "Thunderbird/MM” Version 1.2 12.08.2005 Page 8 of 48 1.3 Functional Block Diagram © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 9: Processor

    1600 × 1200 at 85 Hz and up to 2048 × 1536 at 75 Hz • Dual independent pipe support © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 10: Southbridge

    Supports Audio Codec ’97, Revision 2.3 specification (a.k.a., AC ’97 Component Specification, Revision 2.3) Link for Audio and Telephony codecs (up to seven channels) • Low Pin Count (LPC) interface © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 11: Board Types

    There is a socket for the CPU on board. Therefore, the CPU is changeable. 1.7.2 Board Type II Optionally, the Thunderbird/MM is available for use with a single supply voltage of +5 V. The on- board power supply generates all necessary voltages (apart from +12 V) from this. The +12 V can also be supplied.
  • Page 12: Mini-Pci Bus Interface

    The keyboard interface is located on the PS2 “Keyboard/Mouse Connector”. A standard PS2 keyboard can be used. 1.12 PS/2 Mouse Interface Per default, the PS/2 mouse function is active. It can be disabled in the BIOS. © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 13: Reset-In Signal

    2F8 / IRQ3 (base address / interrupt channel) • 3E8 / IRQ4 (base address / interrupt channel) • 2E8 / IRQ3 (base address / interrupt channel) • Auto © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 14: Usb Ports

    The Graphics Controller uses an integrated 350-MHz, 24-bit RAMDAC with maximum pixel resolution support up to 1600 × 1200 at 85 Hz and up to 2048 × 1536 at 72 Hz. © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 15: Dvi

    This CODEC also supports an AC’97 2.2 compliant SPDIF out function which allows easy connection from the PC to consumer electronic products, such as AC3 decoder/speaker and mini disk. © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 16: Watchdog

    In addition, it sets the time unit (minutes or seconds). The figure shows the functionality of the watchdog timer. Please check the Super-I/O's datasheet for details about the operation and the signals. © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    The flat foil cable must be inserted in the FFC connector with the blank side on the top. Be careful not to damage the small safety lever at the floppy connector. © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 18: Software

    3 Software 3.1 BIOS The Thunderbird/MM is delivered with a standard PC BIOS. By default, all setup settings are done to have a “ready to run” system, even without a BIOS setup backup battery. If the user wants to <F2>...
  • Page 19: Connector Definitions

    Technical Manual "Thunderbird/MM” Version 1.2 12.08.2005 Page 19 of 48 4 Connector Definitions 4.1 Connector Overview (Board Type I) © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 20: Connector Overview (Board Type Ii)

    Technical Manual "Thunderbird/MM” Version 1.2 12.08.2005 Page 20 of 48 4.2 Connector Overview (Board Type II) © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 21: Power Connector

    There is a changeable battery on board. This battery is necessary to power the real-time clock (RTC) if the power supply is switched off. Battery Type: CR2032, 3 Volt © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 22: Com1 Port Connector

    4.4 COM1 Port Connector Connector type: D-SUB9, male (X13) PIN Signal 4.5 COM2 Port Connector Connector type: IDC10 pin header 2.54 mm (X16) Signal Signal +5 V © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 23: Keyboard/Mouse Connector

    Mouse Clock n.c. PS/2 – Keyboard – Connector (below) Signal Kbd Data n.c. GND (Power supply Kbd) +5 V (Power supply Kbd) Kbd Clock n.c. © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 24: Dvi Connector

    Analog Red Video Out Analog Green Video Out Analog Blue Video Out Analog Horizontal Sync Analog Common Ground Return (Red, Green, Blue Video Out) © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 25: S-Video Output

    4.8 10/100BaseT Ethernet/USB Combi Connector Connector type: RJ45/2xUSB (X21, left, back view) 4.8.1 X21-1: Ethernet – RJ 45 – Connector Signal Signal Color Link Green Activity Orange © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 26: X21-2: Usb 0/1 - Connector

    Signal USB VCC USB0- USB0+ 4.9 X23: USB 2/3 – Connector USB3 (top) Signal USB_VCC USB3- USB3+ USB2 (bottom) Signal USB VCC USB2- USB2+ © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 27: X15: Usb 4/5 - Connector

    4.12 X22: FireWire - Connector Connector type: IDC10 pin header 2.54 mm Signal Signal TPA0+ TPA0- n.c. TPB0+ TPB0- Power (+12 VDC) Power (+12 VDC) n.c. n.c. © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 28: Eide Connector

    Data3 Data12 Data2 Data13 Data1 Data14 Data0 Data15 n.c. /IOW /IOR CSEL /DACK n.c. Adr1 /PDIAG Adr0 Adr2 /CS1 /CS3 +5 V +5 V © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 29: Secondary Ide

    Data5 Data10 Data4 Data11 Data3 Data12 Data2 Data13 Data1 Data14 Data0 Data15 n.c. /IOW /IOR CSEL /DACK n.c. Adr1 /PDIAG Adr0 Adr2 /CS1 /CS3 © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 30: Lvds Connector

    TXA0 + TXB3 - TXB3 + TXBCLK - TXBCLK + TXB2 - TXB2 + TXB1 - TXB1 + TXB0 - TXB0 + DDC-CLK DDC-DATA © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 31: Inverter Supply

    PIN Signal +12 V DC +12 V DC +5 V DC +5 V DC Backlight enable (level: 3.3 V) Backlight enable (level: 5 V/12 V) © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 32: Power Selection Connector

    +5 V Inverter Power: Jumper 4-6 (default) 4.15.3 Jumper Setup SysFan +12 V SysFan Power: Jumper 9-10 (default) +5 V SysFan Power: Jumper 7-8 © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 33: Floppy Connector

    Disk change n.c. n.c. n.c. Motor On 0 n.c. Direction n.c. Step Write Data Write Gate Track 0 Write Protect Read Data Head Select © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 34: Pci Bus

    +3.3 V (I/O) +3.3 V (I/O) Note: All sig nals are 3.3 -ACK64 -REQ64 +5 V +5 V V level by default. +5 V +5 V © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 35: Dvo Connector

    +3.3 V DC +3.3 V DC DVOCD10 DVOCD11 DVOCD8 DVOCD9 DVOCD6 DVOCD7 DVOCD4 DVOCD5 DVOCD2 DVOCD3 DVOCD0 DVOCD1 DVOCCLK+ DVOCBLANK# DVOCCLK- DVOBCINTRB# LVDS_VDDEN DVOCHSYNC DVOCVSYNC © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 36: Audio Connectors

    Connector type: 1/8" PIN Signal Line In Left Line In Right 4.19.4 Microphone Color: red (X14) Connector type: 1/8" PIN Signal n.c. Microphone In © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 37: Digital Audio Connector (S/Pdif)

    Headphone-Out (R) n.c. n.c. S/PDIF-OUT Headphone-Out (L) S/PDIF-IN 4.20 Infrared Adapter Connector Connector type: 1x5 2,54mm (X30) PIN Signal +3.3 V IR I/O IR_RX IR_TX © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 38: System Panel Connector

    +5 V DC (red) Speed Signal from fan (yellow) Current at +5 VDC output: max. 500 mA 4.24 LED's 4.24.1 LED5 Color: green Function: Primary IDE active © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 39: Led6

    Page 39 of 48 4.24.2 LED6 Color: green Function: Secondary IDE active 4.24.3 LED9 Color: green Function: Power Good 4.24.4 LED10 Color: green Function: Power On © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 40: Software Specifications

    704K – 768K 0B0000 – 0BFFFF VGA Adapter 640K – 704K 0A0000 – 0AFFFF VGA Adapter 0K – 640K 0 – 9FFFF 640K Conventional Memory © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 41 31 Bytes USB Controller A800 – A81E 31 Bytes USB Controller AC00 – AC06 7 Bytes VGA Adapter F000 – F00E 15 Bytes IDE Controller © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 42: Interrupts And Dma Channels

    User available 8 bits Floppy 8 bits (Parallel Port) Reserved, Cascade Channel 16 bits User Available 16 bits User Available 16 bits User Available © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 43: Technical Characteristics

    6.2.2 Non-Operating/Storage/Transport: Temperature range: -40° ... +85°C Temperature change: max. 10K / 30 minutes Humidity (relative): 5% ... 95% (non-condensing) Pressure: 450 ... 1100 hPA © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 44: Mechanical Specification

    170.0 mm × 170.0 mm Height: top: 38.5 mm, PCB: 1.5 mm, bottom: 3 mm -> 43 mm Weight: approx. 300 g 6.3.1 Top View (Board Type I) © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 45: Top View (Board Type Ii)

    Technical Manual "Thunderbird/MM” Version 1.2 12.08.2005 Page 45 of 48 6.3.2 Top View (Board Type II) © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 46: Bottom View

    Technical Manual "Thunderbird/MM” Version 1.2 12.08.2005 Page 46 of 48 6.3.3 Bottom View © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 47: Options

    This is a configuration option and is only available for large volume orders. • LVDS with +5 V VDD instead of +3.3 V This is a configuration option and is only available for large volume orders. © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...
  • Page 48: Document History

    Released after redesign TME-ITX-PM-M-1V1 05-01-26 Alfred Glass New Block diagram and board drawings - X18 modified TME-ITX-PM-M-1V2 05-05-24 Alfred Glass - FireWire added - PCI supply © LIPPERT Automationstechnik GmbH • Hans-Thoma-Str. 11 • 68163 Mannheim • Tel: 0621/43214-0 • Fax: 0621/43214-30...

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