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AXIOMTEK CEM881 User Manual

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  • Page 1 CEM881 ® Generation Intel Core Processor COM Express Type 6 Compact Module User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Disclaimers

    Axiomtek does not make any commitment to update the information in this manual. Axiomtek reserves the right to change or revise this document and/or product at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.

  • Page 3: Esd Precautions

     Wear a wrist-grounding strap, available from most electronic component stores, when handling boards and components. Trademarks Acknowledgments Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd. ® Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. AMI is a trademark of American Megatrend Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Disclaimers ..................... ii ESD Precautions ................... iii Chapter 1 Introduction ..........1 Features ....................1 Specifications ..................2 Utilities Supported ................3 Chapter 2 Module and Pin Assignments ....5 Module Dimensions and Fixing Holes ..........5 Module Layout ..................
  • Page 5 Appendix A Watchdog Timer and GPIO ....49 About Watchdog Timer ..............49 How to Use Watchdog Timer ............49 About GPIO ..................50 How to Use GPIO ................50 Sample Program ................50 Appendix B iAMT Settings ........53 Entering MEBx ...................
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    It supports the most updated high speed I/Os like PCI-Express Gen 2 at 5GT/s, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 at 5Gb/s, and SATA-600 at 6Gb/s. The CEM881 does fully comply with PICMG COM.0 Rev 2.1 COM Express Type 6 specification. It provides 4 Lanes of PCI-Express, Gigabit Ethernet, HD audio interface, LVDS LCD and 2 configurable DDI for more flexible digital display options.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Specifications  ® ® generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 and Celeron  Intel BGA processors.  Chipset  Integrated in CPU.  BIOS  American Megatrends Inc. BIOS.  64Mbit SPI Flash, DMI, Plug and Play.

  • Page 9: Utilities Supported

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Utilities Supported  Chipset driver  Graphics driver  Ethernet utility and driver  ME driver  USB 3.0 driver All specifications and images are subject to change without notice. Note Introduction...
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  • Page 11: Module And Pin Assignments

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Chapter 2 Module and Pin Assignments Module Dimensions and Fixing Holes Top View Module and Pin Assignments...
  • Page 12 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Bottom View Side View Module and Pin Assignments...

  • Page 13: Module Layout

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Module Layout Top View Module and Pin Assignments...
  • Page 14 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Bottom View Module and Pin Assignments...

  • Page 15: Installing Heatsink

    This CPU module has four assembly holes for installing heatsink plate. Use the four screws to secure the heatsink plate to the CEM881. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws.
  • Page 16 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module When installing CEM881 on CEB94006, please add stand-off and secure with nut. Then, se the screws to secure the heatsink plate to the CEM881. Note Module and Pin Assignments...

  • Page 17: Switch Settings

    Type 6 Compact Module Switch Settings Properly configure switch settings on the CEM881 to meet your application purpose. Below you can find a summary table of all switches and onboard default settings. Once the default switch setting needs to be changed, please do it under power-off condition.

  • Page 18: Connectors

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Connectors Signals go to the other parts of the system through connectors. Loose or improper connection might cause problems, please make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected. Here is a summary table which shows connectors on the hardware.
  • Page 19 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Signal Signal Signal Signal GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GBE0_MDI3- GBE0_ACT# GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GBE0_MDI3+ LPC_FRAME# USB_SSRX0- USB_SSTX0- GBE0_LINK100# LPC_AD0 USB_SSRX0+ USB_SSTX0+ GBE0_LINK1000# LPC_AD1 GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GBE0_MDI2-...
  • Page 20 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Signal Signal Signal Signal N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. GPO2 N.C. TYPE2# PCIE_TX3+ PCIE_RX3+ N.C. N.C. PCIE_TX3- PCIE_RX3- N.C. N.C. GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) GND (FIXED) PCIE_TX2+ PCIE_RX2+ N.C. N.C. PCIE_TX2- PCIE_RX2- N.C.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Hardware Description

    You must install the heatsink or cooler carefully and properly to prevent damage to your hardware. BIOS The CEM881 uses AMI Plug and Play BIOS with a single 64Mbit SPI Flash. System Memory The CEM881 supports one 204-pin DDR3L 1333/1066MHz SO-DIMM socket for maximum memory capacity up to 8GB and one onboard DDR3L memory which maximum capacity can be up to 4GB (optional).

  • Page 22: I/O Port Address Map

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module I/O Port Address Map ® ® The Intel Core i7/ i5/ i3 and Celeron processors communicate via I/O ports. Total 1KB port addresses are available for assigning to other devices via I/O expansion cards.
  • Page 23 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Hardware Description...

  • Page 24: Interrupt Controller (Irq) Map

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Interrupt Controller (IRQ) Map ® The interrupt controller (IRQ) mapping list (with CEB94006 baseboard under Windows 7) is shown as follows: Hardware Description...
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  • Page 27: Memory Map

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Memory Map ® The memory (with CEB94006 baseboard under Windows 7) mapping list is shown as follows: Hardware Description...
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  • Page 29: Ami Bios Setup Utility

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup Utility The AMI UEFI BIOS provides users with a built-in setup program to modify basic system configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a flash chip to save the setup information whenever the power is turned off.
  • Page 30 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Hot Keys Description  Left/Right The Left and Right <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen. The Up and Down <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen or  Up/Down sub-screen.

  • Page 31: Main Menu

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Main Menu When you first enter the setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. System Time/Date can be set up as described below.

  • Page 32: Advanced Menu

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Advanced Menu The Advanced menu also allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ►...
  • Page 33 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module  F81803SEC Super IO Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the Super IO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 34 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module  Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port Enable or disable serial port 1. The optimal setting for base I/O address is 240h and for interrupt request address is IRQ10. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 35 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module  Hardware Monitor This screen is for Smart Fan configuration and hardware health status monitoring. It displays the temperature of system and CPU, cooling fan speed in RPM and system voltages (Vcore, +12V and +3.3V).
  • Page 36 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module  ACPI Settings You can use this screen to select options for the ACPI configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 37 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module  Trusted Computing You can use this screen for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) configuration. It also shows current TPM status information. Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. The default is Disabled.
  • Page 38 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. Once the Security Device Support is Enabled, TPM can be used by the operating system. TPM State Specify whether TPM can be used by the operating system.
  • Page 39 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module  CPU Configuration This screen shows the CPU Configuration, and you can change the value of the selected option. Hyper-threading Enable or disable Hyper-threading Technology, which allows a single physical processor to multitask as multiple logical processors. When disabled, only one thread per enabled core is enabled.
  • Page 40 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Intel Virtualization Technology Enable or disable Intel Virtualization Technology. When enabled, a VMM (Virtual Machine Mode) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities. It allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications independently, hence enabling a computer system to work as several virtual systems.
  • Page 41 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module  SATA Configuration In the SATA Configuration menu, you can see the currently installed hardware in the SATA ports. During system boot up, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. SATA Controller(s) Enable or disable SATA device.
  • Page 42 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module  PCH-FW Configuration This screen displays ME Firmware information.  AMT Configuration Use this screen to configure AMT parameters. Intel AMT ® Enable or disable Intel Active Management Technology BIOS Extension. The default is Enabled.
  • Page 43 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module  USB Configuration USB Devices Displays all detected USB devices. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 44 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module  Serial Port Console Redirection You can use this screen to select options for Serial Port Console Redirection, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 45 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module You can use this screen to set parameters for console redirection settings.  Utility Configuration BIOS Flash Utility BIOS flash utility configuration. For more detailed information, please refer to Appendix C. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 46: Chipset Menu

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Chipset Menu The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus: ►...
  • Page 47 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module  PCH-IO Configuration PCH LAN Controller Enable or disable onboard PCH LAN controller. Wake on LAN Enable or disable integrated LAN to wake the system. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 48 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module  System Agent (SA) Configuration This screen allows users to configure System Agent (SA) parameters. For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options. Graphics Configuration Open sub menu for parameters related to graphics configuration.
  • Page 49 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module  Graphics Configuration Primary IGFX Boot Display Select the display device which will be activated during POST (Power-On Self Test). The default is HDMI. Configuration options are DVI, LVDS and HDMI. Secondary IGFX Boot Display Select secondary display device.
  • Page 50 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module LVDS Panel Type Select LVDS panel resolution. AMI BIOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 51: Security Menu

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Security Menu The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the system.  Administrator Password This item indicates whether an administrator password has been set (installed or uninstalled).  User Password This item indicates whether a user password has been set (installed or uninstalled).

  • Page 52: Boot Menu

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Boot Menu The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system.  Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.  Bootup NumLock State Use this item to select the power-on state for the keyboard NumLock.

  • Page 53: Save & Exit Menu

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu allows users to load your system configuration with optimal or fail-safe default values.  Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and return to Main Menu.
  • Page 54 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module  Discard Changes Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration. Select Discard Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes.

  • Page 55: Appendix A Watchdog Timer And Gpio

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Appendix A Watchdog Timer and GPIO A.1 About Watchdog Timer Software stability is major issue in most application. Some embedded systems are not watched by human for 24 hours. It is usually too slow to wait for someone to reboot when computer hangs.

  • Page 56: About Gpio

    +3.3V level (according to main power). The BIOS default settings are 4 input pins set to high level and 4 output pins set to low level. A.4 How to Use GPIO The following example enables configuration (from CEM881 FINTEK F75111R). A.5 Sample Program /*---------------- INCLUDE FILE ---------------------*/ #include <stdio.h>...
  • Page 57 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module printf("GPO0=0, GPO1=1, GPO2=0, GPO3=1\n"); _write_smbus(Device_Addr,0x41,0x0a); printf("Please check the GPO level and hit any key to continue\n"); getch(); //write GPIO3x data printf("Write GPIO3x data is 0x05\n"); printf("GPO0=1, GPO1=0, GPO2=1, GPO3=0\n"); _write_smbus(Device_Addr,0x41,0x05); printf("Please check the GPO level and hit any key to continue\n");...
  • Page 58 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module _check_smbus_busy(void) UCHAR xch; xch=inp(SM_STATUS); if (xch & 0x02 ) outp(SM_STATUS, 2); //clear interrupt status if ( xch & 0x02 ) return 1; if ( xch & 0x01 ) return 1; return 0; xdelay() xxi,xxj,xxk=0;...

  • Page 59: Appendix B Iamt Settings

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Appendix B iAMT Settings ® ® The Intel Active Management Technology (Intel iAMT) has decreased a major barrier to IT efficiency that uses built-in platform capabilities and popular third-party management and security applications to allow IT a better discovering, healing, and protection their networked computing assets.
  • Page 60 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module You will be asked to change the password before setting ME. You must confirm your new password while revising. The new password must contain: (example: !!11qqQQ) (default value).  Eight characters  One upper case ...

  • Page 61: Iamt Settings

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module iAMT Settings ® Select Intel iAMT configuration and press <Enter>. Select Network Setup to configure iAMT. iAMT Settings...
  • Page 62 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Select TCP/IP to get into Network interface and set it to Enabled. Get into DHCP Mode and set it to Disabled. iAMT Settings...
  • Page 63 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module If DHCP Mode is disabled, set the following settings:  IP address  Subnet mask iAMT Settings...
  • Page 64 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module ® Go back to Intel iAMT Configuration, then select Activate Network Access and press <Enter>. Exit from MEBx after completing the iAMT settings. iAMT Settings...

  • Page 65: Iamt Web Console

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module iAMT Web Console From a web browser, please type http://(IP ADDRESS):16992, which connects to iAMT Web. Example: http://10.1.40.214:16992 To log on, you will be required to type in username and password for access to the Web.
  • Page 66 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Enter the iAMT Web. Click Remote Control, and select commands on the right side. 5. When you have finished using the iAMT Web console, close the Web browser. iAMT Settings...

  • Page 67: Appendix Cbios Flash Utility

    Please read and follow the instructions below carefully. In your USB flash drive, create a new folder and name it “Axiomtek”, see figure below. Copy BIOS ROM file (e.g. CEM881.005) to “Axiomtek” folder.
  • Page 68 Select the USB drive containing BIOS ROM file you want to update using the <> or <> key. Then press <Enter> to get into “Axiomtek” folder. Now you can see the BIOS ROM file on the screen, press <Enter> to select.
  • Page 69 CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Please wait while BIOS completes the entire flash update process: erase data, write new data and verify data. 10. When you see the following figure, press <Enter> to finish the update process. After that the system will shut down and restart immediately.
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  • Page 71: Appendix D About Installing Intel Me Driver

    CEM881 COM Express Type 6 Compact Module Appendix D ® About Installing Intel Driver ® If you see figure below during Intel ME driver installation, it means that a required update is ® missing. You are recommended to install Windows Update KB 2685811 before installing Intel ®...

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