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AL102
Mini-ITX Industrial Motherboard
User's Manual
A51700952
Preliminary
Preliminary
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  • Page 1 AL102 Mini-ITX Industrial Motherboard User’s Manual Preliminary Preliminary Version Version A51700952...
  • Page 2: Fcc And Doc Statement On Class B

    1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USB Ports ........................17 Audio ..........................17 COM (Serial) Ports ......................18 Internal I/O Connectors .......................19 USB Ports ........................19 Front Panel ........................19 Power ..........................20 SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors..................20 Speaker ...........................21 Digital I/O ........................21 Cooling Fan Connectors ....................22 Front Audio ........................22 User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    • To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the power cord before removing the sys- tem chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 5: About The Package

    • Storage device such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc. You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Operating/storage: 5 to 90% RH Serial 2 x RS-232/RS422/485 (RS422/485 opt.) (DB-9) MTBF AL102: 339,273 hrs @ 25°C; 143,701 hrs @ 45°C ; 62,123 hrs @ 60°C 4 x USB 3.0 Calculation model: Telcordia Issue 4 Audio 1 x Line-Out Environment: GB, GC –...
  • Page 7: Features

    Event) signal. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can power-on the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt. Wake-On-USB This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 8: Board Layout

    Failure Note: to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and The USB 3 port can either be a 5-pin header or a vertical Type A connector. components. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 9: System Memory

    DIMMs. Not all slots need to be populated. Socket Top View Dual Channel DIMMs of the same memory configuration are on different channels. Features • Two 204-pin SODIMM up to 8GB • Dual Channel DDR3L 1867MHz 4 5 ° User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 10: Jumper Settings

    Inspect that the clip sits in the notch. If not, please pull the clips outward, release and remove the Step 3 card, and mount it again. „ 1-2 On: Normal (default) „ 2-3 On: Clear CMOS User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 11 „ 4-6 On: Pin 1 = +12V „ 1-2, 4-5, 7-8, 10-11 On: SATA (default) „ 2-3, 5-6, 8-9, 11-12 On: PCIe Note: Please refer to the I/O section later in this chapter for more information on the COM ports. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 12 Before powering-on the system, make sure that the setting of JP9 matches the specifications of the LVDS/eDP LCD. Incorrect power voltage may cause irrevers- specifications of the LCD's backlight power. Incorrect power voltage may cause ir- ible damage to your LCD panel. reversible damage to your LCD's backlight. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 13: Kb/Ms Power Select

    Before powering-on the system, make sure that the setting of JP10 matches the To enable Wake On KB/MS, please set the jumper to +5VSB. specifications of the LVDS/eDP LCD. Incorrect power voltage may cause irrevers- ible damage to your LCD panel. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 14 Using a voltage higher than the recommended range may result in failure in start- ing and booting the system or causing irreversible damage to the system board. A power adaptor/converter is necessary when the power source on site does not comply with the power specifications of the board. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 15: Rj45 Lan Ports

    Configure the display devices in the advanced menu (“Video Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the graphics driver. Refer to the chapter 4 for more information. Features • 2 x Realtek RTL8111H-CG Ethernet controllers User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 16: Usb Ports

    The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse Driver Installation Install the audio driver. Refer to Chapter 4 for more information. to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 17: Com (Serial) Ports

    Please refer to the Internal I/O section later in this chapter for more information on BIOS Setting the internal COM ports. Configure the onboard COM ports in the Advanced menu (“Console Redirection” and "SIO NU- VOTON6116D" submenus) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 18: Internal I/O Connectors

    The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse ATX-SW - ATX Power Switch This switch is used to power on or off the system. to wake up a system from the S state(s). User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 19: Power

    Calculating the system’s approximate power usage is important to ensure that the power supply meets the system’s consump- tion requirements. „ SATA 3.0 Pin Assignment „ SATA Power Pin Assignment User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 20: Speaker

    The right and left chabbel speaker connectors are for audio output and sound amplification via „ Digital I/O Pin Assignment „ Digital I/O Power Pin Assignment external amplifiers and speakers. Assignment Assignment DIO_0 +12V DIO_1 DIO_2 5VDU DIO_3 DIO_4 DIO_5 DIO_6 DIO_7 User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 21: Cooling Fan Connectors

    Configure the Smart Fans in the Advanced menu (“SIO NUVOTON6116D” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. „ Front Audio Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Mic-L Mic-R N.C. Line-Out-R Mic-JD (sense) Line-Out-L Line-JD (sense) User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 22: External Com Port Module

    External COM port Module The LPC connector is used for debugging. The external COM port modules — EXT-RS232 and EXT-RS485 — are designed by DFI’s propri- etary technology, and support four additional COM ports per module. The EXT-RS232/RS485 card is connected to the motherboard via the LPC connector and secured by a standoff as il- lustrated below.
  • Page 23 The Mini PCIe socket allows for a full-size Mini PCIe module, and supports PCIe 2.0 or USB 2.0 signals. BIOS Setting Configure PCIe root ports in the Advanced menu (“PCI Express Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 24 Screw tight the card onto the stand-off with a screw driver and a stand-off screw until the gap between the card and the stand-off closes up. The card should be lying parallel to the board when it’s correctly mounted. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 25 • There exists explosion hazard if the battery is incorrectly installed. lel to the board when it’s correctly mounted. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. • Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinances. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 26 Configure the LCD panel in the Advanced submenu of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more +3.3V information. Panel Backlight On/Off Con- trol Panel Inverter Brightness 12V (default)/5V Voltage Control Panel Power 12V (default)/5V User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 27 N.C. eDP_AUX+ N.C. eDP_AUX- Inverter PWR Note: The eDP connector is an optional component and is only available upon request. Inverter PWR eDP Panel PWR Inverter PWR eDP Panel PWR Inverter PWR eDP Panel PWR N.C. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 28 ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) at a speed faster than the SPP’s data transfer rate. Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) speed. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 29 Configure the serial COM ports in the Advanced menu (“SIO NUVOTON6116D” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. Jumper Setting Wake-On-PS/2 requires standby power bus. Please configure the power bus of the PS/2 via jumper settings of JP14 as previously instructed in this chapter. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 30 When “X” appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a submenu which contains additional options are available for that field. To display the submenu, move the highlight to that field and press <Enter>. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 31 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59. System Date The date format is <month>, <date>, <year>. Month displays the month, from 01 to 12. Date displays the date, from 01 to 31. Year displays the year, from 2000 to 2099. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 32 This field is to specify what state the system should be in when power is re-applied after a power failure. Always On The system automatically powers on after power failure. Always Off The system remains power off after power failure. Power-on signal input is re- quired to power up the system. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 33 1920X1080 or 1920X1200. LCD Panel Color Depth Select the LCD panel color depth: 18 Bit, 24 Bit, 36 Bit or 48 Bit. Backlight Type Set the backlight type: Normal+PWM Mode, Normal+DC Mode, Invert+PWM Mode or Invert+DC Mode. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 34 SATA Speed Selection Select Serial ATA controller(s) speed from Gen1 (1.5 Gbit/s), Gen2 (3 Gbit/s) or Gen 3 (6 Gbit/s). SATA Port 0 and 1/Hot Plug Enable or disable each Serial ATA port and its hot plug function. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 35: Pci Express Configuration

    Select the speed of the PCI Express root port: Auto, Gen1 or Gen2. This field is only for Port 1 and 3, and is only displayed when the port is enabled. Help ↑ /↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 36 Disable VT-100, 115200, N81 COM4 Disable VT-100, 115200, N81 COM5 Disable VT-100, 115200, N81 COM6 Disable VT-100, 115200, N81 Help ↑ /↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 37 Select data bits: 7 bits or 8 bits. become available as shown on the right. Parity Select parity bits: none, even or odd. Stop Bits Select stop bits: 1 bit or 2 bits. Flow Control Select flow control type: none, RTS/CTS or XON/XOFF. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 38 [Yes] to save or [No] to abort. Case Open Enable or disable the case open detection function. Note: RS422 and RS485 serial modes are by default inactivated. Please inquire the de- tails from DFI sales representatives. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 39 Fan Speed Count 1 field. Fan Speed Count 1 to Fan Speed Count 4 Set the fan speed, the value ranging from 1-100%, 100% being full speed. The fans will operate according to the specified boundary temperatures above-mentioned. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 40 This field is used to enable or disable network stacks, i.e. IPv4 or IPv6 network protocols. Help ↑ /↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit ←/→ Select Item Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit Note: AL102 only supports UEFI boot. Legacy boot is not supported. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 41: Updating The Bios

    Select this option to save BIOS configuration settings to a USB flash device. Restore Setting from file This field will appear only when a USB flash device is detected. Select this field to restore set- ting from the USB flash device. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 42 Please refer to the following sections that correspond to your selection for more information. 2. Read the license agreement then click “Accept”. Note: This step can be ignored if the applications are standalone files. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 43 We recommend that you skip this process by disabling this function then click “Next”. 2. Read the license agreement then click “Yes”. 5. After completing installation, click “Restart Now” to exit setup. Restarting the system will al- low the new software installa- tion to take effect. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 44 5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click “Fin- ish”. Restarting the system will al- low the new software installa- tion to take effect. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 45: Supported Software

    Click “Next”. 2. Click “Install” to begin the installation. 2. Read the license agreement carefully. Tick “I accept the terms in the License Agreement” then click “Next”. 3. The step displays the installing status in the progress. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 46 4. Setup is ready to install the 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart this driver. Click “Next”. computer now” then click “Fin- ish”. Restarting the system will al- low the new software installa- tion to take effect. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 47 X Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 1. Click “Next” to install or click 3. Setup is now installing the driver. “Change Destination Folder” to select another folder. 2. Click “Install” to begin installa- 4. Click “Finish” to exit installa- tion. tion. User's Manual | AL102...
  • Page 48 3. The step displays the installing License Agreement“ and then status in the progress. click “Next.” 2. The step shows the compo- 4. Click “Finish“ when the installa- nents which will be installed. tion is complete. Then, Click Next. User's Manual | AL102...

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