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Introduction 1.4. Inside the Package Before starting to install the single board, make sure the following items are shipped: 1 x ITX-i2203 Industrial Motherboard w/ Heatsink 1 x Driver CD 1 x Quick Installation Guide 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”...
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Getting Started 2.3. Jumpers & Connectors 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. Board Top ③...
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Getting Started 2.3.3. Connectors ① FAN1 Function: CPU Fan Power Connector Pin Assignment: Connector Type: 2.54mm pitch 1x4-pin one- Pin Description wall connector 1 GND 2 +12V 3 RPM 4 Control Note: The fan must be a 12V fan. Board Top FAN1 5.3mm - 16 -...
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Getting Started ② SAPO1 Function: Pin Assignment: SATA Power Connector Connector Type: 2.54mm pitch 1x4-pin wafer connector Pin Desc. V12S Board Top SAPO1 5.3mm - 17 -...
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Getting Started ③ SATA1 Function: Serial ATA Connector Pin Assignment: Connector Type: Serial ATA Connector The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top SATA1 5.3mm - 18 -...
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Getting Started ④ 24VIN1 Function: 24V DC IN Connector Pin Assignment: Connector Type: 4-pin power connector Pin Desc. Pin Desc. +24V +24V Chassis Chassis Board Top 24VIN1 5.3mm - 19 -...
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Getting Started ⑤ DCIN1 Function: DC In Power Jack Pin Assignment: Connector Type: DC Φ7.4 Male connector Inner Shell :24V DC Outer Shell: Chassis GND Board Top DCIN1 5.3mm - 20 -...
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Getting Started ⑬ COM1 Function: RS-232/422/485 Pin Assignment: Serial Connector Connector Type: DB-9 male connector RS232 RS422 RS485 Pin Desc. Desc. Desc. DCD# TX- Board Top 5.3mm COM1 - 27 -...
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Getting Started ⑭⑮ HDMI1&2 Function: HDMI Connector Pin Assignment: Connector Type: 19-pin HDMI connector The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top 5.3mm HDMI2 HDMI1 - 28 -...
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Getting Started ⑯⑰ USB1&2 Function: USB 3.0/2.0 Stack Pin Assignment: Connectors Connector Type: Double-stacked USB 3.0/2.0 The pin assignments type-A connectors conform to the industry standard. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Board Top 5.3mm USB2 USB1 - 29 -...
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Getting Started ⑱ USB3 Function: USB 2.0 Stack Connectors Connector Double-stacked USB 2.0 Pin Assignment: Type: type-A connectors The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top 5.3mm USB3 - 30 -...
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Getting Started LAN1&2 20 21 Function: Ethernet Connectors Pin Assignment: Connector Type: 10/100/1000Mbps fast The pin assignments Ethernet RJ-45 connector conform to the industry standard. Board Top 5.3mm LAN2 LAN1 - 32 -...
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Getting Started PCIE1 Function: PCIe x1 Connector Connector Type: PCIe x1 Gen 2.0 slot Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top 5.3mm PCIE1 - 33 -...
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Getting Started WIFI1 Function: NGFF M.2 E-Key Socket Connector Type: NGFF M.2 E-Key socket for WIFI, supporting 22x30 module Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top 5.3mm WIFI1 - 34 -...
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Getting Started SSD1 Function: NGFF M.2 B-Key Socket Connector Type: NGFF M.2 B-Key socket for SSD, supporting 22x42 and 30x42 modules Pin Assignment: The pin assignments conform to the industry standard. Board Top 5.3mm SSD1 - 35 -...
Getting Started 2.4. Driver Installation Notes The board supports Windows 8.1. Find the necessary drivers on the CD that comes with your purchase. For different OS, the driver/utility installation may vary slightly, but generally they are similar. Find the drivers on CD by the following paths: Windows 8.1 Driver...
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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.
Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Main Set the Date. Use Tab to Switch BIOS Information between Date elements. BIOS Name ITX-i2203 BIOS Version Build Data and Time 03/01/2016 15:24:59 Access Level Administator System Date [Fri 03/04/2016] System Time [14:04:38] →←: Select Screen...
BIOS 3.2. Advanced The Advanced menu controls the system’s CPU, IDE, Super IO, SATA and USB. It also helps users monitor hardware health. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit ACPI Settings System ACPI Parameters CPU Configuration...
BIOS 3.2.1. ACPI Settings Access this submenu to configure the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Advanced ACPI Settings Enables (default) or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State).
BIOS 3.2.2. CPU Configuration Access this submenu to setup the CPU Configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration Socket sepcific CPU Information Socket 0 CPU Information CPU Speed 1600 MHz 64-bit Supported Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Bi-directional PROCHOT [Enabled]...
BIOS Sets the Energy mode of the processor. Options available are: Disabled Energy Efficient (default) Custom Power Technology EIST :Enables (default) or Disable Intel Speed Step. • • Turbo Mode :Enables (default) or Disable Turbo Mode. • P-STATE Coordination : Change P-STATE coordination type.
BIOS 3.2.4. USB Configuration USB Configuration displays the status of USB connection and configures USB parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy USB Module Version support if no USB devices are connected.
BIOS Configures the maximum time allowed for device to report itself to the Host Controller, . ► Options: Auto (default): Root port devices will be given 100 ms; a Device power-up delay hub port device will be given the time as specified in the hub descriptor, Manual: If set to Manual, a delay from 1 to 40 seconds can be selected.
BIOS 3.2.6. LPSS & SCC Configuration Access this submenu to setup the LPSS & SCC Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enable or disable SATA Device. SCC Configuration SCC eMMC Support (D16:F0) [ACPI mode] LPSS Configuration LPSS with GPIO Device Support [Enabled]...
BIOS 3.2.7. F81801 Super IO Configuration Access this submenu to setup the F81801 Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Set Parameters of Serial Port F81801 Super IO Configuration 1 (COM1) Super IO Chip F81801 Serial Port 1 Configuration Power Failure...
BIOS 3.2.8. Hardware Monitor Access this submenu to monitor of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System temperature, CPU voltage, CPU & System fan speed... etc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PC Health Status CPU Temperature System Temperature Fan1 Speed...
BIOS 3.2.9. S5 RTC Wake Settings Access this submenu to setup S5 RTC Wake Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Enables or disables [Disabled] Wake system from S5 system wake on alarm event. Select FixedTime, system will wake on the hr::min::sec specified.
BIOS 3.2.10. CSM Configuration Access this submenu to setup CSM Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Compatibility Support Module Configuration UPON REQUEST - GA20 can be disabled using services. ALWAYS -do [Enabled] CSM Support not allow disabling GA20;...
BIOS 3.2.11. SDIO Configuration Access this submenu to setup CSM Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Auto Option: Access SD SDIO Configuration device in DMA mode if controller support it, [Auto] SDIO Access Mode otherwise in PIO mode.
BIOS 3.3. Chipset Access this Chipset menu to configure the system’s chipset. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Save & Exit Chipset North Bridge North Bridge Parameters South Bridge →←: Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
BIOS 3.3.1. North Bridge Access this submenu to configure North Bridge. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel IGD Configuration Config Intel IGD Settings. LCD Control Memory Information Total Memory 4096 MB (LPDDR3) →←: Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
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BIOS 3.3.1.1 Intel IGD Configuration Access this submenu to configure Intel IGD Configuration. Setting Description Enable and Disable GOP Driver GOP Driver ► Enabled is the default. Integrated Graphics Enable and Disable IGD. ► Device Enabled is the default. Select the IGD Turbo. If Auto selected, IGD Turbo will only be enabled IGD Turbo when SOC steeping is B0 or above.
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BIOS 3.3.1.2 LCD Control Access this submenu to configure LCD Control. Setting Description Select LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device by selecting the appropriate setup item. LCD Panel Type ► Options: 1024x768(default), 800x600, 1280x1024, 1366x768 LVDS and 1440x900 LVDS. Select LCD panel scaling option used by the Internal Graphics Panel Scaling Device.
BIOS 3.3.2. South Bridge Access this submenu to configure South Bridge. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Azalia Configuration USB Configuration PCI Express Configuration →←: Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults...
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BIOS 3.3.2.1 Azalia Configuration Access this submenu to configure Azalia Configuration. Setting Description Enable and Disable Audio Controller Audio Controller ► Enabled is the default. 3.3.2.2 USB Configuration Access this submenu to configure USB Configuration. Setting Description Enable and Disable XHCI Mode XHCI Mode ►...
BIOS 3.4. 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot...
BIOS 3.5. Boot Access this menu to change system boot settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Save & Exit Boot Number of seconds to wait for Boot Configuration setup activation key. Setup Prompt Timeout 65535 (0xFFFF) means indefinite Bootup Numlock State...
BIOS 3.6. Save & 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. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2016 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security...
Appendices Appendix A. Anti-Crash Technology for BIOS Recovering The motherboard supports Anti-Crash Technology (ACT) for automatical system BIOS recovering. This section describes the recovery process. A.1 Auto Recovery The motherboard comes with two BIOS ROMs mounted onto the board as shown below.
Appendices The LED blinks fast to indicate erasing data from the master ROM. • The LED blinks slowly to indicate the MCU is writing system backup • BIOS from the slave ROM to the master one. The LED turns off to indicate the process is finished and the •...
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Appendices After running the program on command prompt, the utility performs these tasks: 1. Provides a specific protection to the BIOS. This ensures the BIOS will not become corrupted if power failure occurs while the BIOS update is in progress. 2.
Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Main Set the Date. Use Tab to Switch BIOS Information between Date elements. BIOS Name ITX-i2203 BIOS Version Build Data and Time 03/01/2016 15:24:59 Access Level Administator System Date [Fri 03/04/2016] System Time [14:04:38] →←: Select Screen...
Appendices Appendix B. 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 0x0000F080-0x0000F087 Microsoft Basic Display Adapter 0x000003B0-0x000003BB...
Appendices Appendix C. 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 SM Bus Controller IRQ8 High Precision Event Timer IRQ16...
Introduction Appendix E. Watchdog Timer (WDT) Setting WDT is widely used for industry application to monitor the activity of CPU. Ap- plication software depends on its requirement to trigger WDT with adequate timer setting. Before WDT time out, the functional normal system will reload the WDT.
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Introduction delay(DELAY_TIME); /* Watchdog Timer Control Register */ SMB_Byte_WRITE(SMB_PORT_AD,SMB_DEVICE_ADD,0x36,0x72); int WDT_Count(void) int iData; /* Watchdog Timer Range Register */ iData = SMB_Byte_READ(SMB_PORT_AD,SMB_DEVICE_ADD,0x37); return iData; void WDT_Clear(int iCount) /* Watchdog Timer Range Register */ SMB_Byte_WRITE(SMB_PORT_AD,SMB_DEVICE_ADD,0x37,iCount); void WDT_Stop(void) /* Watchdog Timer Control Register */ SMB_Byte_WRITE(SMB_PORT_AD,SMB_DEVICE_ADD,0x36,0x52); - 73 -...
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