Advantech AIMB-786 User Manual

Advantech AIMB-786 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual AIMB-786 ® LGA1151 Intel Core i7/i5/i3 ATX with Triple Display, Dual GbE LAN, SATA 3.0, USB 3.1, DDR4...
  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How- ever, Advantech Co., Ltd.
  • Page 3 Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for the labo- ratory or the factory floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation for which the name Advantech has come to be known.
  • Page 4 Caution! There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man- ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 5 It should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect working order upon receipt. As you unpack the AIMB-786, check it for signs of ship- ping damage. (For example, damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.) If it is damaged or it fails to meet the specifications, notify our service department or your local sales representative immediately.
  • Page 6 AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) and USB Port (USB3C1, USB3C2, USB3H1, USB2C1, USB2A1, USB2H2) ..............15 VGA Connector (VGA1), DVI-D Connector (DVI1), and DisplayPort Connector (DP1) ..................16 Serial Port (COM1 ~ COM6) ..............16 External Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1)....... 17 AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 8 Auxiliary 4-pin Power Connector (ATX12V1).......... 24 2.18 SPI Flash Connector (SPI_CN1) ............24 2.19 Low Pin Count Connector (LPC1)............25 Table 2.3: Advantech LPC Module List ........25 2.20 GPIO Connector (GPIO1) ............... 25 2.21 SMBus Connector (SMBUS1)..............26 Chapter BIOS Operation .........
  • Page 9 Introduction ..................... 76 Installation ....................76 Chapter Configuration......77 Introduction ..................... 78 Features ....................78 Installation ....................78 Windows Driver Setup................78 Chapter SATA RAID Setup ......79 Introduction ..................... 80 SATA RAID Driver and Utility Setup ............80 AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 10 Table B.20:Reset Connector (JFP1)........... 98 B.18 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1)........... 99 Table B.21:8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1) ....99 B.19 Case Open Connector (JCASE1) ............99 Table B.22:Case Open Connector (JCASE1)......99 B.20 Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector (LANLED1)........99 AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 11 Table B.27:SMBus Connector (SMBUS1) ........ 101 B.25 Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1) ..........101 Table B.28:Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1)....101 B.26 Watchdog Timer Output and HW Monitor Alarm (JWDT1+JOBS1)..102 Table B.29:Watchdog Timer Output and HW Monitor Alarm (JWDT1+JOBS1)102 AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 12 AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration

    Chapter Hardware Configuration...
  • Page 14: Introduction

    Triple display interfaces are provided to allow users to connect monitors to the onboard VGA , DVI-D, and DP ports at the same time. In addition, the AIMB-786 has dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN via dedicated PCIe x1 bus, which offers bandwidth of up to 500 MB/s, eliminating network bottlenecks.
  • Page 15: Memory

     LPC: One LPC connector to support Advantech LPC modules, such as PCA- TPM-00B1E.  GPIO: AIMB-786 supports 8-bit GPIO from super I/O for general purpose con- trol application. Note! AIMB-786 is not equipped with PS/2 connector for keyboard/mouse. Please purchase an optional PS/2 keyboard/mouse cable (P/ N:1700019268-11) and its bracket (P/N:1960063434N000) to be installed on the chassis rear slot.
  • Page 16: Mechanical And Environmental Specifications

    Weight of board: 0.7 kg (1.54 lb) Jumpers and Connectors Connectors on the AIMB-786 motherboard link it to external devices such as hard disk drives and a keyboard. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that are used to configure your system for your application.
  • Page 17: Table 1.2: Connectors

    ATX 24-pin main power connector (for system) SPI_CN1 Update BIOS pin header SPDIF_OUT1 SPDIF audio out pin header GPIO1 8 bit GPIO from super I/O SMBUS1 SMBus connector from PCH FPAUD1 Front panel audio connector LPC1 Low pin count connector AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 18: Board Layout: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations COM1 VGA1 LAN1 LAN2 DVI1 USB3C1 AUDIO1+AUDIO2 USB2C1 USB3C2 Figure 1.2 I/O connectors Note! AIMB-786 is not compatible with 1U chassis due to the height of the rear USB 2.0 ports. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 19: Block Diagram

    Caution! There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man- ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 20: Jumper Settings

    1.8.2 CMOS clear (JCMOS1) and Intel ME update (JME1) The AIMB-786 motherboard contains a jumper that can erase CMOS data and reset the system BIOS information. Normally this jumper should be set with pins 1-2 closed. If you want to reset the CMOS data, set JCMOS1 to 2-3 closed for just a few seconds, and then move the jumper back to 1-2 closed.
  • Page 21: Watchdog Timer Output And Obs Alarm (Jwdt1+Jobs1)

    1.8.3 Watchdog timer output and OBS alarm (JWDT1+JOBS1) The AIMB-786 contains a watchdog timer that will reset the CPU. This feature means the AIMB-786 will recover from a software failure or an EMI problem. The JWDT1 jumper settings control the outcome of what the computer will do in the event the watchdog timer is tripped.
  • Page 22: Usb Power Source Switch Between +5V And +5V_Dual For Rear Usb Ports (Jusb_1) And Onboard Usb Ports (Jusb_2)

    USB ports (JUSB_1) and onboard USB ports (JUSB_2) AIMB-786 allows users to set USB power between +5 V_DUAL and +5 V. When the jumper is set as +5 V, the board doesn't support wake up from S3 via keyboard or mouse Table 1.6: USB power source switch between +5V and +5V_DUAL for...
  • Page 23: Com3 Rs-232/422/485 Jumper Setting (Jsetcom3)

    JT1 is for TX signal line; JR1 is for RX signal line. Table 1.9: COM3 RS-422/485 termination resistor (JT1, JR1) Function Jumper Setting Disable termination 1-2 closed *Enable termination 2-3 closed * default AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 24: System Memory

    System Memory AIMB-786 has four 288-pin memory sockets for DDR4 2400/2666 memory modules with maximum capacity of 64 GB (Maximum 16 GB for each DIMM). AIMB-786 only supports non-ECC DDR4 memory modules. Please note that AIMB-786 does NOT support registered DIMMs (RDIMMs).
  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals

    Chapter Connecting Peripherals...
  • Page 26: Introduction

    Parallel Port (LPT1) LPT1 The parallel port is normally used to connect the motherboard to a printer. The AIMB- 786 includes an onboard parallel port, accessed through a 25-pin flat-cable connec- tor, LPT1. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 27: Lan Port (Lan1, Lan2) And Usb Port (Usb3C1, Usb3C2, Usb3H1, Usb2C1, Usb2A1, Usb2H2)

    They are supported by all major network operating systems. The RJ-45 jacks on the rear plate provide convenient 1000Base-T operation. The AIMB-786 provides 13 USB ports. USB2C1, USB2A1, and USB2H2 are USB 2.0 ports supporting transmission rate up to 480 Mbps. USB3C2 and USB3H1 are USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports supporting transmission rate up to 5 Gbps.
  • Page 28: Vga Connector (Vga1), Dvi-D Connector (Dvi1), And Displayport Connector (Dp1)

    COM2 ~ COM6 COM1 The AIMB-786 offers six serial ports (one on the rear panel and five onboard). COM3 can be configured as RS-232/422/485 by jumper settings (see Chapter 1), and selecting correct device mode for RS-485 under BIOS is necessary (see Chapter 3).
  • Page 29: External Keyboard And Mouse Connector (Kbms1)

    This gives system integrators greater flexibility in designing their systems. Note! An optional PS/2 keyboard/mouse cable (P/N: 1700019268-11) and its bracket (P/N: 1960063434N000) must be assembled together and installed on the chassis rear PCI slot. Therefore, one expansion slot of the motherboard cannot be used. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 30: Cpu And System Fan Connector (Cpufan1, Sysfan1 ~ Sysfan3)

    SYSFAN2 If a fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans that draw up to 500 mA (6 W). Front Panel Connector (JFP1, JFP2, JFP3) There are several external switches and LEDs to monitor and control the AIMB-786. JFP3 JFP1+JFP2...
  • Page 31: Power Led And Keyboard Lock (Jfp3)

    System Off in deep sleep 2.8.2 External Speaker (JFP2 pins 1, 4, 7, 10) JFP2 is a 8-pin connector for an external speaker. The AIMB-786 provides an onboard buzzer as an alternative. To enable the buzzer, set pins 7-10 as closed. 2.8.3 HDD LED Connector (JFP2 pins 2, 5) You can connect a LED to pins 2 and 5 of JFP2 to indicate when the HDD is active.
  • Page 32: Line Out, Mic In Connector (Audio1_Audio2)

    Mic In can be connected to a microphone. 2.10 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1) VOLT1 VOLT1 connects to the alarm board on the Advantech chassis. The alarm board gives warnings if a power supply or fan fails, chassis overheats, or the backplane malfunctions. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 33: Case Open Connector (Jcase1)

    The default function is disabled and pins 1-2 is bridged by a jumper cap. 2.12 Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector (LANLED1) Table 2.2: Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector LAN Mode Indicator LAN Link ON LAN Active Flash LAN Link Off LANLED1 AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 34: Serial Ata Interface (Sata1 ~ Sata5)

    2.13 Serial ATA Interface (SATA1 ~ SATA5) SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 SATA2 SATA4 AIMB-786 features five high performance serial ATA 3.0 interfaces (up to 600 MB/s) with long, thin, easy-to-run SATA cables. 2.14 PCI Slot (PCI1, PCI2) PCI2 PCI1 The AIMB-786 provides two 32-bit / 33 MHz PCI slots.
  • Page 35: Pcie X16 Expansion Slot (Pcie1)

    2.15 PCIe x16 Expansion Slot (PCIE1) PCIE1 The AIMB-786 provides a PCIe x16 slot for users to install an add-on peripheral card for extension requirements. 2.16 PCIe x4 Expansion Slot (PCIE2 ~ PCIE5) PCIE5 PCIE4 PCIE3 PCIE2 The AIMB-786 offers four PCIe x4 slots for users to install add-on cards for extension requirements.
  • Page 36: Auxiliary 4-Pin Power Connector (Atx12V1)

    Auxiliary 4-pin Power Connector (ATX12V1) To ensure that the enough power is supplied to the CPU, one auxiliary 4-pin power connector is available on the AIMB-786. ATX12V1 must be used to provide sufficient 12 V power to ensure the stable operation of the system.
  • Page 37: Low Pin Count Connector (Lpc1)

    2.19 Low Pin Count Connector (LPC1) LPC1 LPC connector on AIMB-786 is reserved for Advantech LPC modules. Table 2.3: Advantech LPC Module List Description PCA-TPM-00B1E TPM2.0 Module 2.20 GPIO Connector (GPIO1) GPIO1 AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 38: Smbus Connector (Smbus1)

    2.21 SMBus Connector (SMBUS1) SMBus1 AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 39: Bios Operation

    Chapter BIOS Operation...
  • Page 40: Introduction

    The Setup Utility uses a number of menus for making changes and turning the specific features on or off. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AIMB-786 setup screens. Figure 3.1 Main setup screen AMI’s BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic...
  • Page 41: Entering Bios Setup

    System Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time must be entered in HH:MM:SS format. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 42: Advanced Bios Features Setup

    3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Select the Advanced tab from the AIMB-786 setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as CPU configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow>...
  • Page 43: Figure 3.4 Platform Misc Configuration

    Figure 3.4 Platform Misc Configuration  Platform Misc Configuration – Native PCIE Enable PCI Express Native Support Enable/Disable. – Native ASPM On enable, OS will control the ASPM support for the device. If disabled, the BIOS will. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 44: Figure 3.5 Cpu Configuration

     "Enable or Disable" CPA advanced encryption standard instruction.  Intel Trusted Execution Technology "Enable or Disable" utilization of additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology. Changes require a full power cycle to take effect. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 45: Figure 3.6 Power & Performance

     Rest AUX Content Reset TPM AUX content. TXT may not be functional after AUX content gets reset. 3.2.2.3 Power & Performance Figure 3.6 Power & Performance Figure 3.7 CPU - Power Management Control AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 46: Figure 3.8 Pch-Fw Configuration

    Intel(R) Speedstep(tm) Allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported.  C states Intel C states setting for power saving. 3.2.2.4 PCH-FW Configuration Figure 3.8 PCH-FW Configuration  PCH-FW Version PCH-FW page shows Intel ME FW information. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 47: Figure 3.9 Amt Configuration

     AMT Configuration Figure 3.9 AMT Configuration  CIRA Configuration Figure 3.10 CIRA Configuration – Activate Remote Assistance Process Trigger CIRA boot. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 48: Figure 3.11Asf Configuration

    Figure 3.11 ASF Configuration – PET Progress "Enable or Disable" PET events Progress to receive PET events. – WatchDog “Enable or Disable” Watchdog Timer. – ASF Sensors Table "Enable or Disable" to add ASF Sensor Table into ASF! ACPI Table. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 49: Figure 3.12Secure Erase Configuration

    Figure 3.12 Secure Erase Configuration – Secure Erase mode Change Secure Erase module behavior as “Simulated or Real”. – Force Secure Erase “Enable or Disable” force Secure Erase on next boot.  OEM Flags Settings Figure 3.13 OEM Flags Settings AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 50: Figure 3.14Mebx Resolution Settings

    MEBx Resolution Settings Figure 3.14 MEBx Resolution Settings – Non-UI Mode Resolution Set resolution for non-UI text mode. – UI Mode Resolution Set resolution for UI text mode. – Graphics Mode Resolution Set resolution for graphics mode. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 51: Figure 3.15Firmware Update Configuration

     Firmware Update Configuration Figure 3.15 Firmware Update Configuration – ME FW Image Re-flash "Enable or Disable" ME firmware image re-flash function. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 52: Figure 3.16Tpm Settings

    3.2.2.5 Trusted Computing Figure 3.16 TPM Settings  TPM Support “Enable or Disable” TPM Support. You can purchase Advantech LPC TPM mod- ule to enable TPM function. P/N: PCA-TPM-00B1E. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 53: Figure 3.17 Acpi Settings

    OS.  ACPI Sleep State "Auto or S1 only or S3 only" ACPI Sleep State.  Lock Legacy Resources "Enable or Disable" Lock Legacy Resources.  S3 Video Repost "Enable or Disable" S3 Video Repost. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 54: Figure 3.18Smart Settings

    3.2.2.7 SMART Settings Figure 3.18 SMART Settings  SMART Self Test "Enable or Disable" SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 55: Figure 3.19Super Io Configuration

    3.2.2.8 Super IO Configuration Figure 3.19 Super IO Configuration Figure 3.20 Serial Port 1 Configuration AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 56: Figure 3.21Serial Port 2 Configuration

    Figure 3.21 Serial Port 2 Configuration Figure 3.22 Parallel Port Configuration AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 57: Figure 3.23Pc Health Status

    Parallel port could be selected as "ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode" or other settings. 3.2.2.9 H/W Monitor Figure 3.23 PC Health Status  Case Open Warning "Enable or Disable" the Chassis Intrusion monitoring function. When it is enabled and the case is opened, the speaker beeps.  CPU Warning Temperature AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 58: Figure 3.24Second Super Io Configuration

    “Enable or Disable” SYSFAN2 Mode to SMART FAN setting. 3.2.2.10 Second Super IO Configuration Figure 3.24 Second Super IO Configuration AIMB-786 supports 2nd super IO for COM 3~6. This page of BIOS menu is to set respective serial port configuration. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 59: Figure 3.25Serial Port 3 Configuration

    When serial port 3 (COM3) is set to RS-485 mode via jumper JSETCOM3, this item should be selected as "RS-485 (Half Duplex)" and further set Auto Direction (Flow) Control setting to "On (enable) or Off (disable)". Default for this Device Mode is "RS-232". AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 60: Figure 3.26Serial Port 4 Configuration

    Figure 3.26 Serial Port 4 Configuration Figure 3.27 Serial Port 5 Configuration AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 61: Figure 3.28Serial Port 6 Configuration

    "Enable or Disable" Serial Port 5. – Change Settings Select an optimal setting for serial port 5.  Serial Port 6 configuration – Serial Port "Enable or Disable" Serial Port 6. – Change Settings Select an optimal setting for serial port 6. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 62: Figure 3.29S5 Rtc Wake Settings

    3.2.2.11 S5 RTC Wake Settings Figure 3.29 S5 RTC Wake Settings  Wake system with Fixed Time "Enable or Disable" System wake on alarm event. The system will wake on the hr:min:sec as specified. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 63: Figure 3.30Serial Port Console Redirection

    Legacy Console Redirection Settings Select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM Messages.  Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/ Windows Emergency Manage- ment services (EMS) – Console Redirection Settings Console Redirection “Enable or Disable”. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 64: Figure 3.31 Intel Txt Information

    Intel TXT Information Figure 3.31 Intel TXT Information 3.2.2.14 PCI Subsystem Settings Figure 3.32 PCI Subsystem Settings  PCI Settings Common for all Devices – Hot-Plug Support "Enable or Disable" PCI hot-plug support for the entire system. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 65: Figure 3.33Usb Configuration

    Hub descriptor.  Mass Storage Devices Mass storage device emulation type. "Auto" enumerates device according to their media format. Optical drives are emulated as "CD-ROM"', drives with no media will be emulated according to a drive type. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 66: Figure 3.34Network Stack Configuration

    3.2.2.16 Network Stack Configuration Figure 3.34 Network Stack Configuration  Network Stack "Enable or Disable" UEFI Network Stack. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 67: Figure 3.35Csm Configuration

    "Enable or Disable" CSM Support. The default setting is "disabled". If your graphic card does not support UEFI mode, make sure to select "Enabled" to allow non-UEFI boot mode before installing the graphic card to turn on the computer. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 68: Chipset

    3.2.3 Chipset Figure 3.36 Chipset This page provides information of the chipset on AIMB-786. 3.2.3.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Figure 3.37 System Agent (SA) Configuration AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 69: Figure 3.38Memory Configuration

    Above 4GB MMIO BIOS assignment "Enable or Disable" above 4GB MemoryMappedIO BIOS assignment.  IPU Device (B0:D5:F0) "Enable or Disable" SA IPU device. 3.2.3.2 Memory Configuration Figure 3.38 Memory Configuration  Maximum Memory Frequency Maximum memory frequency selections in MHz. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 70: Figure 3.39Graphics Configuration

    3.2.3.3 Graphics Configuration Figure 3.39 Graphics Configuration  Primary Display Set Primary Display to "Auto", "IGFX", "PEG", "PCI", or "SG".  Internal Graphics Set Internal Graphics to "Auto", "Disable" or "Enable". AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 71: Figure 3.40Peg Port Configuration

    3.2.3.4 PEG Port Configuration Figure 3.40 PEG Port Configuration Figure 3.41 PEG Port Feature Configuration  Enable Root Port “Enable or Disable” the root port.  Max Link speed Configure PEG 0:1:0 max speed. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 72: Figure 3.42Pch-Io Configuration

    PowerOn by Modem "Enable and Disable" PowerOn by Modem  Deep Sleep "Enable or Disable" Deep Sleep.  Restore AC Power Loss Behavior when recovering from AC power loss: "S0" (power on), "S5" (power off), or "Last State". AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 73: Figure 3.43Pci Express Configuration

    3.2.3.6 PCI Express Configuration Figure 3.43 PCI Express Configuration AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 74: Figure 3.44Pci Express Root Port

    Figure 3.44 PCI Express Root Port  PCI Express Root Port 1 "Enable or Disable" PCI Express Root Port.  PCIe Speed Select "Auto, Gen1, Gen2, Gen3" for PCIe Speed AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 75: Figure 3.45Sata And Rst Configuration

    Hot Plug "Enable or Disable" SATA Hot-Plug  Spin Up Device "Enable or Disable" spin up device  SATA Device Type To identify the SATA that is connected to a "Solid State Drive or Hard Disk Drive". AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 76: Figure 3.46Usb Configuration

    3.2.3.8 USB Configuration Figure 3.46 USB Configuration  XHCI Compliance Mode Option to "Enable or Disable" XHCI compliance mode. Default is to disable com- pliance mode. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 77: Figure 3.47Security Configuration

    "Enable or Disable" the PCH BIOS Lock Enable feature. Required to be enabled to ensure SMM protection of flash.  Force unlock on all GPIO pads If Enabled, BIOS will force all GPIO pads to be in unlocked state. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 78: Figure 3.48Hd Audio Configuration

    3.2.3.10 HD Audio Configuration Figure 3.48 HD Audio Configuration  HD Audio Control detection of the HD-Audio device. Disable = HDA will be unconditionally disabled. Enable=HDA will be unconditionally enabled. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 79: Security

    Security Figure 3.49 Security Select Security Setup from the AIMB-786 Setup main BIOS setup menu. All Security Setup options, such as password protection is described in this section. To access the sub menu for the following items, select the item and press <Enter>.
  • Page 80: Boot

    Default state for the NumLock key during power on.  Quiet Boot "Enable or Disable" Quiet Boot option. When enabled, BIOS logo will show in place of POST screen.  Boot Option Priorities Set the boot order. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 81: Save & Exit

    Select Exit Discarding Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The fol- lowing message appears: Quit without saving? [Yes] [No] Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Discard Changes Select Discard Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 82 AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 83 Chapter Chipset Software Installation Utility...
  • Page 84: Before You Begin

    Before you begin To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display drivers and utility software, read the instructions in this chapter carefully. The drivers for the AIMB-786 are located on Advantech support website (http://www.advantech.com/support). Updates are pro- vided via Service Packs from Microsoft.
  • Page 85 Chapter Integrated Graphic Device Setup...
  • Page 86: Introduction

    Before installing this driver, make sure the INF driver has been installed in your system. See Chapter 4 for information on installing the INF driver. Enter the Advantech support website, then search product AIMB-786. You can see "Graphics" driver inside. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 87: Chapter 6 Intel Me

    Chapter Intel ME...
  • Page 88: Introduction

    The Intel® ME software components that need to be installed depend on the sys- tem's specific hardware and firmware features. The installer detects the system's capabilities and installs the relevant drivers and applications. Installation Enter the Advantech support website, then search product AIMB-786. You can see "ME" driver inside. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 89: Chapter 7 Lan Configuration

    Chapter LAN Configuration...
  • Page 90: Introduction

    Introduction The AIMB-786 has dual Gigabit Ethernet LANs via dedicated PCI Express x1 lanes (Intel I219LM (LAN1) and I211AT (LAN2)) that offer bandwidth of up to 500 MB/sec, eliminating the bottleneck of network data flow and incorporating Gigabit Ethernet at 1000 Mbps.
  • Page 91: Chapter 8 Sata Raid Setup

    Chapter SATA RAID Setup...
  • Page 92: Introduction

    RAID 0 array is then mirrored by a RAID 1 component. SATA RAID Driver and Utility Setup Enter the Advantech support website, then search product AIMB-786. You can see "Others" folder containing the RST driver. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 93: Hd Audio

    Chapter HD Audio...
  • Page 94: Introduction

    Introduction AIMB-786 is equipped with Realtek ALC892 Audio chip. It provides "Line-out" & "Microphone" two ports for any related applications. Installation Enter the Advantech support website, then search product AIMB-786. You can see "Audio" driver inside. AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 95 Appendix Programming the Watchdog Timer...
  • Page 96: Programming The Watchdog Timer

    The AIMB-786’s watchdog timer can be used to monitor system software operation and take corrective action if the software fails to function within the programmed period. This section describes the operation of the watchdog timer and how to pro- gram it.
  • Page 97 Unlock NCT6776D Select register of watchdog timer Enable the function of the watchdog timer Use the function of the watchdog timer Lock NCT6776D AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 98: Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers

    Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer Out dx,al Inc dx in al,dx Or al,08h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx; Enable the function of watchdog timer Mov al,30h Out dx,al Inc dx Mov al,01h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 99 Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer Mov al,30h Out dx,al Inc dx Mov al,01h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Set minute as counting unit Mov al,0f5h Out dx, al Inc dx In al,dx Or al, 08h AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 100 Dec dx ; Enable watchdog timer to be reset by mouse Mov al,0f7h Out dx,al Inc dx In al,dx Or al,80h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; lock NCT6776D Mov al,0aah Out dx,al Enable watchdog timer to be reset by keyboard AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 101 Mov dx,2eh ; unlock NCT6776D Mov al,87h Out dx,al Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer Out dx,al Inc dx Mov al,08h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer Mov al,30h AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 102 Dec dx ; Generate a time-out signal Mov al,0f7h Out dx,al ;Write 1 to bit 5 of F7 register Inc dx In al,dx Or al,20h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; lock NCT6776D Mov al,0aah Out dx,al AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 103: I/O Pin Assignments

    Appendix I/O Pin Assignments...
  • Page 104: Parallel Port (Lpt1)

    Table B.1: Parallel Port (LPT1) Signal Signal STROBE# AUTO-LINEFEED# DATA0 ERROR#/FAULT# DATA1 INITIALIZE# DATA2 SELECT-PRINTER#/SELECT- DATA3 DATA4 DATA5 DATA6 DATA7 ACK# BUSY PAPER-OUT/PAPER-END SELECT LAN Port and USB 3.1 Port (LAN1_USB3C1, LAN2_USB3C2) Table B.2: LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) Signal Signal AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 105: Table B.3: Usb 3.1 Port (Usb3C1, Usb3C2)

    Shield GND_DRAIN STDA_SSTX− STDA_SSTX+ USB 2.0 Port (USB2C1, USB2A1) Table B.4: USB 2.0 Port (USB2C1, USB2A1) Signal USB 3.1 Header (USB3H1) Table B.5: USB 3.1 Header (USB3H1) Signal Signal STDA_SSRX- STDA_SSRX+ STDA_SSTX- STDA_SSTX+ STDA_SSTX+ STDA_SSTX- STDA_SSRX+ STDA_SSRX- AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 106: Usb 2.0 Header (Usb2H2)

    Signal Signal KEY/PWR GREEN BLUE ID0/RES ID2/RES ID1/SDA HSYNC RED_RTN VSYNC GREEN_RTN ID3/SCL BLUE_RTN DVI-D Connector (DVI1) Table B.8: DVI-D Connector (DVI1) Signal Signal TMDS Data 2- TMDS Data 2+ TMDS Data 2/4 shield Hot plug detect AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 107: Displayport Connector (Dp1)

    Signal TMDS D2+ TMDS CLK- TMDS D2- TMDS D1+ TMDS D1- TMDS D0+ VCC (+5V) TMDS D0- Hot plug detect TMDS CLK+ RS-232 and COM3 Interface (COM1 ~ COM6) COM1 COM2 ~ COM6 Table B.10: RS-232 Interface (COM1) Signal AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 108: Table B.11:Rs-232 Interface (Com2, Com4 ~ Com6)

    Signal Table B.12: RS-232/422/485 Interface (COM3) Signal 422/485 TX- 422/485 TX+ B.10 External Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) Table B.13: External Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) Signal KB CLK KB DATA MS DATA KB/MS +5V MS CLK AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 109: Cpu And System Fan Power Connector (Cpufan1, Sysfan1 Sysfan3)

    Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3) Table B.15: Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3) Function POWER_LED+ KEYLOCK# B.13 External Speaker Connector (JFP2) 1 4 7 10 Table B.16: External Speaker Connector (JFP2) Function EXTENAL_SPK_P1 EXTENAL_SPK_2 INTENAL_SPK_P3 INTENAL_SPK_P4 AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 110: Hdd Led Connector (Jfp2)

    Table B.18: SMBus Connector (JFP2) Signal SMB_SNMP_SDAT SMB_SNMP_SCLK B.16 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1) Table B.19: ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1) Signal PANSWIN# B.17 Reset Connector (JFP1) 9 12 Table B.20: Reset Connector (JFP1) Signal SYSTEM RESET# AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 111: Pin Alarm Board Connector (Volt1)

    Case Open Connector (JCASE1) Table B.22: Case Open Connector (JCASE1) Signal CASEOP B.20 Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector (LANLED1) Table B.23: Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector (LANLED1) Signal Signal LAN1_LED_ACT# LAN2_LED_ACT# +3.3V +3.3V LAN1_LED_1G# LAN2_LED_1G# LAN1_LED_100M# LAN2_LED_100M# +3.3V AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 112: B.21 Spi Flash Connector (Spi_Cn1)

    Table B.25: Low Pin Count Connector (LPC1) Signal Signal CLK (24MHz) RESET# FRAME# +3.3V SMB CLK SERIRQ SMB DAT +5V_DUAL B.23 GPIO Connector (GPIO1) Table B.26: GPIO Connector (GPIO1) Signal Signal GPIO0 GPIO4 GPIO1 GPIO5 GPIO2 GPIO6 GPIO3 GPIO7 +5V_DUAL_GPIO AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 113: B.24 Smbus Connector (Smbus1)

    B.24 SMBus Connector (SMBUS1) Table B.27: SMBus Connector (SMBUS1) Signal SMB CLK SMB DAT B.25 Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1) Table B.28: Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1) Signal MIC-L MIC-R PRESENSE# LINE-R MIC-JD SENSE LINE-L LINE-JD AIMB-786 User Manual...
  • Page 114: B.26 Watchdog Timer Output And Hw Monitor Alarm (Jwdt1+Jobs1)

    B.26 Watchdog Timer Output and HW Monitor Alarm (JWDT1+JOBS1) Table B.29: Watchdog Timer Output and HW Monitor Alarm (JWDT1+JOBS1) Signal Signal SYSTEM RESET# ERROR_BEEP IR TXD IR RXD OBS_BEEP AIMB-786 User Manual...
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