Contents Table of Contents Revision History .................i Table of Contents ................iii Preface....................v Copyright Notice ..................v Declaration of Conformity ............... v CE ....................v FCC Class A ................... vi RoHS ....................vi SVHC / REACH ................vii Warning ....................vii Replacing Lithium Battery ..............vii Technical Support ..................vii Warranty....................viii Chapter 1 - Introduction ..............1...
Preface Preface Copyright Notice All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve the reliability, design and function. It does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such...
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Preface SVHC / REACH To minimize the environmental impact and take more responsibility to the earth we live, Arbor hereby confirms all products comply with the restriction of SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) in (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH --Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulated by the European Union.
Preface Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.
Introduction 1.1. Product Highlights • Generation Intel Core™ Processor supported ® • Gigabit Ethernet Port • Dual Channel 24-bit LVDS, DisplayPort, HDMI_IN and HDMI_OUT • Dual Independent Displays supported 1.2. About this Manual This manual is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of computers.
Introduction 1.3. Specifications Form Factor Mini-ITX industrial motherboard Intel® 4 Generation Core Family processors in LGA1150 socket Chipset Intel® PCH H87 2 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM socket supporting 1600/1333 System Memory MHz SDRAM up to 16GB ® Graphic Chipset Integrated Intel HD Graphics 1 x HDMI_OUT port 1 x HDMI_IN port...
® 1.4. Inside the Package Before starting to install the single board, make sure the following items are shipped: 1 x ITX-i87H0 Industrial Motherboard 1 x Driver CD 1 x Quick Installation Guide 1 x I/O bracket 1 x DC 2.5 Jack to 7.4 Plug Cable If any of the aforelisted items is damaged or missing, contact your vendor immediately.
Introduction 1.6. RAM Installation The main board has one memory module (SO-DIMM) sockets. Load the computer with a memory module of higher capacity to make programs run faster. The memory module for the computer’s SO-DIMM socket should be a DDR3L with a “key notch”...
1.7. CPU Installation The LGA1150 processor socket comes with a lever to secure the processor. Please refer to the pictures step by step as below and note that the cover of the LGA1150 socket must always be installed during transportation to avoid damage to the socket.
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The board comes with some connectors to join some devices and also some jumpers to alter the hardware configuration. The following in this chapter will explicate each of these components one-by-one. 2.3.1. Layout This section will provide an overview of this board. ITX-i87H0 - 12 -...
Getting Started 2.3.3. Connectors SATA1&2 Function: Serial ATA Connectors Pin Assignment: Connector Type: Lockable SATA connectors with housing The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top ITX-i87H0 SATA1 SATA2 - 16 -...
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Getting Started SYS_FAN&CPU_FAN Function: Fan power connector Pin Assignment: Connector Type: Onboard 1 x 4-pin one-wall Pin Description wafer connector +12V FAN_Detect CTRL Note: The fan must be a 12V fan. Board Top ITX-i87H0 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN - 17 -...
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Pin Assignment: headers Type: Pin Desc. Pin Desc. HD LED(+) MSG LED (+) HD LED(-) MSG LED (-) Reset Switch (-) 6 Power Switch (+) Reset Switch (+)8 Power Switch (-) Reserved 10 N/C Board Top ITX-i87H0 F_PANEL - 19 -...
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Getting Started DC_IN Function: DC jack Pin Assignment: Connector Type: DC Φ7.4 Male connector Inner Shell :19V DC Outer Shell :GND Board Top ITX-i87H0 DC_IN - 20 -...
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Getting Started Board Top USB_CR_CAM DISP_BRT ITX-i87H0 - 24 -...
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Getting Started F_USB Function: 10-pin USB 2.0 header supports card reader and camera or other USB 2.0 devices Connector 2.54mm pitch 2x5-pin Pin Assignment: headers Type: Pin Desc. Pin Desc. USB Port A (-) 4 USB Port B (-) USB Port A (+)6 USB Port B (+) 10 N/C DMIC...
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Getting Started Board Top F_USB ITX-i87H0 DMIC SPKR - 26 -...
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Getting Started F_AUDIO Function: Front Panel Audio Header Pin Assignment: Connector 2.54mm pitch 2x5-pin Pin Desc. Pin Desc. headers Type: FP_MIC_in Analog_GND MIC_Power 4 Presence# FP_Right Sense1_Return Sense_Send 8 FP_Left Sense2_Return MIC&LINE_OUT Function: Microphone&Line-out Pin Assignment: Connector Type: ø3.5mm stereo audio The pin assignments jacks conform to the...
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Getting Started Board Top ITX-i87H0 F_AUDIO LINEOUT - 28 -...
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Getting Started CASE Function: Chassis Intrusion detect header Pin Assignment: Connector Type: 2.54mm pitch 1x2-pin headers Desc. Chassis cover is Short removed Chassis cover is Open closed USB3R1,2 Function: USB 3.0 Connector Pin Assignment: Connector Type: USB 3.0 Type A connector The pin assignments conform to the industry standard.
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Getting Started Board Top ITX-i87H0 CASE USB3R2 USB3R1 HDMI_OUT - 32 -...
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Connector Type: HDMI-IN connector The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. SATA_PWR Function: Serial ATA Power Connector Pin Assignment: Connector Type: SATA power connector The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top ITX-i87H0 SATA_PWR HDMI_IN - 33 -...
USB 3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx− SuperSpeed Tx+ USB 3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx+ USB 3 ICC Port1 D− USB 3 ICC Port2 USB 3 ICC Port1 D+ D− USB 3 ICC Port2 Board Top ITX-i87H0 USB3F - 34 -...
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Getting Started DIMM1 Function: SO-DIMM connectors Connector Type: SO-DIMM connectors Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top ITX-i87H0 SODIMM1/2 - 35 -...
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Getting Started USB _TP Function: 5-pin USB 2.0 header Pin Assignment: Connector Type: 2.54mm pitch 1x5-pin headers Desc. USB- USB+ Board Top ITX-i87H0 USB_TP - 36 -...
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BIOS The BIOS Setup utility is featured by AMI BIOS to configure the system settings stored in the system’s BIOS ROM. AMI BIOS is activated once the computer powers on. After entering the utility, use the left/right arrow keys to navigate between the top menus and use the down arrow key to access one.
BIOS 3.1. Main The Main menu features the settings of System Language, System Date and System Time. The featured settings are: Setting Description System Language Sets system Language. System Time Sets system time. System Date Sets system date. - 41 -...
BIOS 3.2. Advanced The Advanced menu controls the system’s CPU, ACPI, Super IO, SATA and USB, etc... It also helps users monitor hardware health. The featured submenus are: Submenu Description LAN Configuration 3.2.1. LAN Configuration on page 43. PC Health Status 3.2.3.
BIOS 3.2.1. LAN Configuration Access this submenu to configure the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The featured submenus are: Setting Description Onboard LAN Enables/disables Onboard LAN 1 controller. Controller Enabled is the default. - 43 -...
BIOS 3.2.2. Power Management Setup Access this submenu to setup some parameters for system power management operation. The featured submenus are: Setting Description Enables/disables Resume By RING. An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an Resume By RING incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.
BIOS Enables/disables Resume By RTC Alarm. The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on Resume By RTC the system’s RTC (realtimeclock). Use the items below this one to set Alarm the date and time of the wake-up alarm.
BIOS 3.2.4. ACPI Settings Access this submenu to configure the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. The featured submenus are: Setting Description Sets the highest ACPI sleep state that system enters when the suspend button is hit. ACPI Sleep State Options available are: Suspend Disabled...
BIOS 3.2.5. CPU Configuration Access this submenu to setup the CPU Configuration. The featured submenus are: Setting Description Genuine Intel(R) CPU Display the CPU info installed in your computer. 0000 @ 2.80GHz Enables/disables the Hyper-threading. Hyper-threading Enabled is the default. Active Processor Sets the number of Active Processor Cores.
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BIOS Enables/disables the maximum CPUID value limit. Limit CPUID Enable this item to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to Maximum install Windows XP. Disabled is the default. Enables/disables the Excute Disable Bit. It allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot.
BIOS 3.2.6. SATA Configuration Access this submenu to view SATA device(s) information and also to configure SATA device(s). The featured settings are: Setting Description Sets the SATA mode. SATA Mode Selection Options available are Disabled, IDE Mode ,and AHCI Mode(default). This motherboard supports two SATA channels and one mSATA channel, each channel allows one SATA/mSATA device to be installed.
BIOS 3.2.7. USB Configuration Access this submenu to view SATA device(s) information and also to configure SATA device(s). The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables all USB devices. All USB Devices Enabled is the default. Legacy USB Enables/disables legacy USB support. Support Enabled is the default.
BIOS 3.2.8. Trusted Computing Access this submenu to view SATA device(s) information and also to configure SATA device(s). The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the TPM port. TPM Support Enabled is the default. Enables/disables the security device. TPM State Disabled is the default.
BIOS 3.2.9. Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Access this submenu to view SATA device(s) information and also to configure SATA device(s). The featured settings are: Setting Description Intel(R) Rapid Start Enables/disables the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Technology Disabled is the default. - 52 -...
BIOS 3.2.10. Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Access this submenu to view SATA device(s) information and also to configure SATA device(s). The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the ISCT configuration. ISCT Configuration Disabled is the default. - 53 -...
BIOS 3.2.11. Super IO Configuration Access this submenu to view SATA device(s) information and also to configure SATA device(s). The featured settings are: Setting Description F71808A Super IO Chip Display the information of the super IO chip CIR Controller Enables/disables the CIR Controller Configuration. Configuration Enabled is the default.
BIOS 3.2.12. Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration Access this submenu to view SATA device(s) information and also to configure SATA device(s). The featured settings are: Setting Description Enables/disables the Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT). Intel AMT Disabled is the default. BIOS Hotkey Enables/disables the BIOS hotkey pressed.
BIOS 3.3. Chipset Access this Chipset menu to configure the system’s chipset. The featured submenu are covered in the following sections: Submenu Description System Agent Configures the System Agent. Configuration 3.3.1. System Agent Configuration on page for more details. Configures the PCH PCH Configuration 3.3.2.
BIOS 3.3.1. System Agent Configuration Access this submenu to configure SoC parameters. The featured settings are: Setting/Submenu Description Sets the Initial Graphic Adapter Initial Graphic Adapter Options are: Auto(default), PCI Express, PCI Sets the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size IGD Memory used by the Internal Graphics Device.
BIOS 3.3.2. PCH Information Access this submenu to configure the system agent. The featured settings are: Setting Description Restore AC Power Sets the status of PC after the power loss. Loss Options are: Power Off (default), 256M Power On, Last state. Azalia HD Audio Enables/disables Azalia HD Audio.
BIOS 3.3.3. ME Information Access this submenu to configure the system agent. The featured settings are: Setting Description ME Control Enables/disables ME Firmware. Enabled is the default. ME FW Version Display the ME Firmware Version - 59 -...
BIOS 3.4. Tweak The Feature menu sets up the clock speed and system bus for your system. The featured settings are: Setting Description CPU OverClocking Configures the CPU Overclocking. Configuration 3.4.1. CPU OverClocking Configuration on page 61. North Bridge Configures the CPU Overclocking. Configuration 3.4.2.
BIOS 3.4.1. CPU OverClocking Configuration Access this submenu to configure CPU OverClocking parameters. The featured settings are: Setting/Submenu Description CPU Ratio This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio. Enables/disables Package Current Lock Package Current Lock Disabled is the default. Sets IA Core Current IA Core Current Maximum is the default.
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BIOS Sets the Long Duration Power Limit Override Long Duration Power Limit Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit during the Override long duration power limit time window. Maximum is the default. Sets the power limit 1 time Power Limit 1 Time 8 is the default.
BIOS 3.4.2. North Bridge Configuration Access this submenu to configure North Bridge parameters. The featured settings are: Setting/Submenu Description Sets the internal GFX core ratio Graphics Core Ratio Limit 20 is the default. - 63 -...
BIOS 3.5. Boot Access this menu to change system boot settings. The featured submenu is: Setting Description Sets Operation system type. Options are: Operation System Windows 7 or other OS: Boot Policy for Legacy OS Select Windows 8.x: Boot policy for UEFI OS Without Compatibility Support Module (CSM) Manual: User customized CSM parameters &...
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BIOS Sets whether to enable or disable the keyboard’s NumLock state Bootup NumLock State when the system starts up. Options available are On (default) and Off. Sets the Boot Mode Boot mode select Options available are Legacy (default) and UEFI. Set Boot Priority Sets boot priority for all boot devices.
BIOS 3.6. Security The Security menu sets up the administrator password. Once an administrator password is set up, this BIOS Setup utility is limited to access and will ask for the password each time any access is attempted. The featured settings are: Setting Description To set up an administrator password:...
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BIOS 3.7. Exit The Exit menu features a handful of commands to launch actions from the BIOS Setup utility regarding saving changes, quitting the utility and recovering defaults. The featured settings are: Setting Description Saves the changes and quits the BIOS Setup utility. Save Changes This is a command to launch an action from the BIOS Setup utility.
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BIOS Save Changes Save the changes that you have made. Discard Changes Discard any changes that you have made. Loads the defaults to all settings. This is a command to launch an action from the BIOS Setup utility. Restore Defaults When prompted for confirmation, select OK to load the defaults, or select Cancel to return to the BIOS setup.
Appendices Appendix A. I/O Port Address Map Each peripheral device in the system is assigned a set of I/O port addresses which also becomes the identity of the device. The following table lists the I/O port addresses used. Address Device Description 0x00000000-0x0000001F Direct memory access controller 0x00000081-0x00000091...
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Appendices Address Device Description 0x000000B8-0x000000B9 Programmable interrupt controller 0x000000BC-0x000000BD Programmable interrupt controller 0x000004D0-0x000004D1 Programmable interrupt controller 0x0000F040-0x0000F05F SM Bus Controller 0x0000F0B0-0x0000F0B7 Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller 0x0000F0A0-0x0000F0A3 Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller 0x0000F090-0x0000F097 Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller 0x0000F080-0x0000F083 Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller 0x0000F060-0x0000F07F...
Appendices Appendix B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) Peripheral devices use interrupt request lines to notify CPU for the service required. The following table shows the IRQ used by the devices on board. Level Function IRQ0 System timer IRQ4 Ethernet Controller IRQ8 System CMOS/real time clock IRQ10...
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Appendices Address Device Description 0xF7D1B000-0xF7D1B3FF Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 0xF7D1C000-0xF7D1C3FF Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 0xF7800000-0xF7BFFFFF Standard VGA Graphics Adapter 0xE0000000-0xEFFFFFFF Standard VGA Graphics Adapter 0xA0000-0xBFFFF Standard VGA Graphics Adapter 0xFED40000-0xFED44FFF Trusted Platform Module 1.2 0xF7D00000-0xF7D0FFFF Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller - 75 -...
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