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- Page 1 AL171/AL173 Mini-ITX Industrial Motherboard User’s Manual A44200819...
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Page 2: Copyright
Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Panel Power Select ..................16 PCIE1/M.2 B Key PCIE Signal Select ............16 Rear Panel I/O Ports ................. 17 12V DC-in (AL171)/15~36V (AL173) ............17 Graphics Interface ..................18 RJ45 LAN Ports ................... 18 USB Ports ....................19 Audio ......................19 I/O Connectors ................... -
Page 4: Warranty
Warranty Static Electricity Precautions 1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and before installing them in your system unit. -
Page 5: About The Package
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. • 1 AL171/AL173 motherboard • 1 COM port cable (Length: 250mm, 1 x COM port) •... -
Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Available Upon Request DP++: resolution up to 4096x2160 @ 60Hz eDP: resolution up to 3840x2160 @ 60Hz POWER Type Single 12V +/-10% DC (AL171) Wide Range 15~36V (AL173) Triple VGA + HDMI + LVDS VGA + HDMI + eDP Connector... -
Page 7: Features
Chapter 1 • Wake-On-LAN Features This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is • Watchdog Timer supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Man- agement Event) signal. -
Page 8: Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Block Diagram Board Layout DDR3L 1867MHz Channel A 4-pin SODIMM Right Angle CH7517 (optional) System System Fan 1 Fan 2 DDR3L 1867MHz Channel B DP (Opt.) DC-in SODIMM 4-pin Vertical Type (optional) HDMI ASM1442 Digital I/O SATA 3.0... -
Page 9: Mechanical Diagram
Chapter 2 Mechanical Diagram Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wear- ing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. -
Page 10: Installing The Dimm Module
Chapter 2 The system board supports the following memory interface. Installing the DIMM Module Single Channel (SC) Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels. board. -
Page 11: Installing The Heat Sink
Chapter 2 5. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30 Installing the Heat Sink degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket. -
Page 12: Jumper Settings
Chapter 2 4. Place the heat sink assembly on top of the CPU. The 4 screws around the heat sink must Jumper Settings match the screw holes of the retention module base. We strongly recommend using this type of heat sink assembly because it provides adequate cooling to the components of the Clear CMOS Data system board. -
Page 13: Sata 1/M.2 B Key Sata Signal Select
Chapter 2 SATA 1/M.2 B Key SATA Signal Select M.2 Signal Select 1-2, 4-5, 7-8, 10-11 On: 1-2 On: SATA 1 (default) SATA (default) 2-3, 5-6, 8-9, 11-12 On: 2-3 On: M.2 B key SATA PCIe JP4 is used to select the SATA 1 (default) or M.2 B key SATA signal. JP1 is used to select the M.2 signal: SATA (default) or PCIe. -
Page 14: Com1/Com2 Rs232/Power Select
Chapter 2 COM1/COM2 RS232/Power Select JP2 (for COM 1) 5 3 1 5 3 1 6 4 2 6 4 2 1-3 (RI-), 2-4 (DCD-) On: 3-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On: RS232 (default) RS232 with power JP5 (for COM 2) 5 3 1 5 3 1 6 4 2... -
Page 15: Lcd/Inverter Power Select
Chapter 2 LCD/Inverter Power Select Backlight Power Select 1-2 On: +12V (default) JP10 1-2 On: +3.3V (default) 2-3 On: 2-3 On: JP10 is used to select the power level of LVDS LCD inverter connector. JP9 is used to select the power level of backlight brightness control: +3.3V or +5V. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi... -
Page 16: Panel Power Select
Chapter 2 Panel Power Select PCIE1/M.2 B Key PCIE Signal Select 2 4 6 1-2 On: +12V 2 4 6 3-4 On: 1-2, 4-5, 7-8, 10-11 On: PCIE1 (default) 2 4 6 5-6 On: +3.3V (default) 2-3, 5-6, 8-9, 11-12 On: M.2 B key PCIe JP8 is used to select the power supplied with the LCD panel. -
Page 17: Rear Panel I/O Ports
Chapter 2 Rear Panel I/O Ports 12V DC-in (AL171)/15~36V (AL173) DC-in USB 3.0 USB 3.0 LAN 1 LAN 2 DC-in Line-out HDMI The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • 1 DC-in • 1 VGA (default) or DP++ (optional) •... -
Page 18: Graphics Interface
Chapter 2 Graphics Interface RJ45 LAN Ports The display ports consist of the following: • 1 VGA (default) or DP++ (optional) • 1 HDMI (default) or DP++ (optional) HDMI LAN 1 LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 2 Features • Two Intel I210IT PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controllers or two Intel I211AT PCI ®... -
Page 19: Usb Ports
Chapter 2 USB Ports Audio USB 3.0 USB 1 USB 0 USB 4 USB 2.0 USB 2 USB 3.0 USB 8 or optional vertical USB Line-out USB 4-5 USB 6-7 Front Audio USB 2.0 Rear Audio The system board is equipped with 1 audio jack. This jack is a one-hole connecting interface The USB device allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultane- for inserting a plug. -
Page 20: I/O Connectors
Chapter 2 I/O Connectors SATA (Serial ATA) Power Connectors SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors SATA 3.0 6Gb/s SATA Power 0 Ground SATA 0 Ground +12V SATA Power 1 SATA 1 The SATA power connectors supply power to the SATA drive. Connect one end of the provided power cable to the SATA power connector and the other end to your storage device. -
Page 21: S/Pdif Connector
Chapter 2 S/PDIF Connector Digital I/O and Power Connectors Digital I/O Digital I/O Power +12V SPIN Ground Ground 5VSB SPOUT S/PDIF The S/PDIF connector is used to connect an external S/PDIF port. Your S/PDIF port may be The 8-bit Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to external devices that are mounted on a card-edge bracket. -
Page 22: Cooling Fan Connectors
Chapter 2 Cooling Fan Connectors Front Panel Connector Ground Ground FAN IN Front FAN IN Panel System Fan 1 ystem Fan 2 RESET ATX-SW HD-LED PWR-LED HD-LED - Hard Drive LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed. RESET - Reset Switch This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system. -
Page 23: Com (Serial) Ports
Chapter 2 COM (Serial) Ports COM 1/COM 2 Port Connectors RS422 RS232 RS485 (Full Duplex) DCD- RXD+ DATA+ RXD- DATA- TXD+ DTR- TXD- DSR- RTS- COM 1/COM 2: RS232/422/485 CTS- (Refer pin functions at right) COM 3/COM 4/COM 5/COM 6: COM 1 RS232 COM 2... -
Page 24: Lvds Lcd Panel Connector
BIOS Setting Note: Configure the LCD panel in the Advanced menu (“Video Configuration” sub- DFI board's LVDS connector: Hirose DF13-40DP-1.25V(91)/40P/1.25mm; cable side menu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. connector: Hirose DF13-40DS-1.25C. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation... -
Page 25: Smbus Connector
Chapter 2 SMBus Connector Standby Power LED SMBus_Alert SMBus_Data SMBus_Clock 3V3SB Standby Power LED The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector is used to connect SMBus devices. It is a multiple device bus that allows multiple chips to connect to the same bus and enable each one to act as a master by initiating data transfer. -
Page 26: Chassis Intrusion Connector
Chapter 2 Chassis Intrusion Connector Expansion Slots Signal Ground Chassis Intrusion Mini PCI Express PCI Express x1 The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion M.2 (B key) Socket sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s power is on and a chassis intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound. -
Page 27: Lpc Connector
Connecting the EXT-RS232/RS485 Card to the Motherboard With DFI’s proprietary technology, AL171/173 supports two extension modules for additional four COM ports. The EXT-RS232/RS485 card is connected to AL171/173 via the LPC connector. The illustrations below guide you how to connect the extension module to the motherboard. -
Page 28: Edp Connector (Optional)
Chapter 2 eDP Connector (optional) eDP Connector Pin Function Function ML_Lane 0- ML_Lane 3- ML_Lane 0+ ML_Lane 3+ ML_Lane 1- ML_Lane 1+ AUX- AUX+ ML_Lane 2- eDP Connector ML_Lane 2+ Hot Plug +V_LCD +V_LCD Panel Inverter Brightness Voltage Panel Backlight On/Off Control Control Inverter GND Inverter GND... -
Page 29: Battery
Chapter 2 Battery Battery Connector +3.3V Connect to the battery connector Battery The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off. Safety Measures • Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. •... -
Page 30: Chapter 3 - Bios Setup
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview Keys Function The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. Right and Left arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu. -
Page 31: Insyde Bios Setup Utility
Chapter 3 Insyde BIOS Setup Utility Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are Main defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference. The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. - Page 32 Chapter 3 ACPI Configuration CPU Configuration This section configures the system ACPI parameters. This section configures the CPU. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Enable/Disable Wake On E n a b l e / D i s a b l e I n t e l Wake On LAN <Disabled>...
- Page 33 Chapter 3 Video Configuration LCD Panel Type Select the type of LCD panel connected to the system’s LCD connector. Please check This section configures the video settings. the specifications of your LCD monitor. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev.
- Page 34 Chapter 3 Audio Configuration SATA Configuration This section configures the audio settings. This section configures the SATA controller. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Enable/Disable HD-Audio Enables or Disables the Audio Controller <Enabled> SATA Controller <Enabled>...
- Page 35 Chapter 3 PCI Express Configuration InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced This section configures settings relevant to PCI Express root ports. Control the PCI Express PCI Express Root Port 3 (PCIE 1) <Enabled> Root Port. Hot Plug <Disabled> Enable: Enable PCIe root PCIe Speed <Auto>...
- Page 36 Chapter 3 Console Redirection When Console Serial Redirect is set to enabled, it will display the following information: This section configures settings relevant to console redirection. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Enable Console Redirec- Console Serial Redirect <Enabled>...
- Page 37 Chapter 3 When UseGlobalSetting is set to disabled, it will display the following information: COMA to COMF InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced COMA COMA Port Enable <Enabled> PortEnable <Enabled> UseGlobalSetting <Enabled> UseGlobalSetting <Disabled> Terminal Type <VT_100>...
- Page 38 Chapter 3 SIO NUVOTON6116D PC Health Status This section configures the system super I/O chip parameters. This section displays the system’s health information such as the CPU and system temperatures. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced COM Port 1...
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Page 39: Security
Chapter 3 Smart Fan Function Security This section configures the Smart Fan Function. This section configures the security settings for entering the BIOS setup utility. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Enable/Disable Smart Fan Smart Fan Function... -
Page 40: Boot
Chapter 3 Boot Note: AL171/AL173 only support UEFI boot, no Legacy boot. This section configures boot options. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit The number of seconds Setup Prompt Timeout that the fi rmware will wait Numlock <On>... -
Page 41: Exit
Chapter 3 Exit Save Setting to file Select this option to save BIOS configuration settings to a USB flash device. This section configures the parameters for exiting the BIOS menu. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. -
Page 42: Updating The Bios
Chapter 3 Notice: BIOS SPI ROM Updating the BIOS 1. The Intel Management Engine has already been integrated into this system board. Due to To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility. Please contact techni- ®... -
Page 43: Chapter 4 - Supported Software
INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. To install the utility, download “AL171 AL173 Chipset Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click “Next”. -
Page 44: Intel Graphics Drivers
3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation To install the driver, download “AL171 AL173 Graphics Driver” zip file at our website. tips then click “Next”. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. -
Page 45: Audio Drivers
Audio Drivers Intel LAN Drivers To install the driver, download “AL171 AL173 Audio Driver” zip file at our website. To install the driver, download “AL171 AL173 LAN Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Setup is ready to install the 1. - Page 46 Intel Trusted Execution Engine Drivers 4. Click “Install” to begin the installation. To install the driver, download “AL171 AL173 TXE Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Tick “I accept the terms in the License Agreement“ and then click “Next.”...
- Page 47 IO Driver 3. The step displays the installing status in the progress. To install the driver, download “AL171 AL173 SIO Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click “Next”. 4. Click “Finish“ when the installation is complete.
- Page 48 Chapter 4 5. Setup is now installing the 3. Go through the readme docu- driver. ment for system requirements and installation tips then click “Next”. 4. Setup is ready to install the driver. 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart Click “Next”.
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Page 49: Appendix A - Troubleshooting Checklist
Appendix A Appendix A - Troubleshooting Checklist The picture seems to be constantly moving. Troubleshooting Checklist 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter field around the display. -
Page 50: Hard Drive
Appendix A Hard Drive System Board 1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is Hard disk failure. loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 1.