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- Page 1 AL170 Mini-ITX Industrial Motherboard User’s Manual A49600907...
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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
Table of Contents I/O Connectors ................... 22 SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors ..............22 Power Connector ..................22 Copyright ......................2 S/PDIF Connector ..................23 Digital I/O and Power Connectors ..............23 Trademarks ......................2 Cooling Fan Connectors................24 Front Panel Connector ................24 FCC and DOC Statement on Class B ............. -
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
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 AL170 motherboard • 1 I/O shield • 1 heatsink for -40 to 85°C (Height: 32mm) •... -
Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications ® SYSTEM Processor Intel Atom Processor E3900 Family, BGA 1296 INTERNAL I/O Serial 4 x RS-232 (2.0mm pitch) Intel Atom ® x7-E3950 Processor, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.6GHz (2.0GHz), 12W 6 x USB 2.0 (2.0mm pitch) Intel Atom ®... -
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 Board Layout System System Fan 1 Fan 2 TPM 2.0 (optional) SPI Flash Digital I/O BIOS ATX Power Digital SMBus Power 3460 CH7517 COM 1 VGA or DP++ (optional) Battery Front Clear CMOS Panel Data (JP6) COM 1... -
Page 9: Block Diagram
Chapter 2 Block Diagram Mechanical Drawing DDR3L 1867MHz CH7517 Channel A SODIMM DP++ (opt.) DDR3L 1867MHz Channel B DP++ SODIMM USB 3.0 LAN 1x LVDS PCIe x1 PTN3460 USB 3.0/2.0 I211AT eDP (opt.) I210IT (opt.) SATA 3.0 SATA 1x USB 3.0 LAN 1x SATA 3.0 SATA 1x... -
Page 10: System Memory
Chapter 2 The system board supports the following memory interface. Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in Single Channel (SC) 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- Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels. -
Page 11: Installing The Sodimm Module
Chapter 2 5. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30 Installing the SODIMM Module degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket. -
Page 12: Installing The Heat Sink
Chapter 2 Installing the Heat Sink Jumper Settings The CPU is recommended to be kept cool by using a heat sink. Without sufficient air circula- M.2 Signal Select tion across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board. -
Page 13: Sata 1/M.2 M Key Sata Signal Select
Chapter 2 SATA 1/M.2 M Key SATA Signal Select PCIE1/M.2 M Key PCIE Signal Select 3460 3460 1-2, 4-5, 7-8, 10-11 On: 1-2, 4-5, 7-8, 10-11 On: PCIE1 (default) SATA 1 (default) 3460 3460 2-3, 5-6, 8-9, 11-12 On: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9, 11-12 On: M.2 M key PCIe M.2 M key SATA JP4 is used to select the SATA 1 (default) or M.2 M key SATA signal. -
Page 14: Com1/Com2 Rs232/Power Select
Chapter 2 COM1/COM2 RS232/Power Select JP5 (for COM 1) 2 4 6 2 4 6 1 3 5 1 3 5 1-3 (RI), 2-4 (DCD) On: 3-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On: RS232 (default) RS232 with power 3460 COM 1 JP2 (for COM 2) 2 4 6 2 4 6 COM 2... -
Page 15: Lcd/Inverter Power Select
Chapter 2 LCD/Inverter Power Select Backlight Brightness Select 3460 3460 1-2 On: +12V (default) 1-2 On: JP10 +3.3V (default) 3460 2-3 On: 3460 2-3 On: JP10 is used to select the power level of LVDS/eDP (optional) LCD inverter connector. JP9 is used to select the power level of backlight brightness control: +3.3V (default) or +5V. Important: Before powering-on the system, make sure that the power settings of JP9 match the power specification of backlight control. -
Page 16: Panel Power Select
Chapter 2 Panel Power Select Clear CMOS Data 2 4 6 3460 1-2 On: 3460 1-2 On: Normal (default) +12V 2 4 6 2-3 On: Clear CMOS Data 3-4 On: 2 4 6 3460 5-6 On: 3460 +3.3V (default) JP8 is used to select the power supplied with the LCD panel. If you encounter that CMOS data becomes corrupted, you can reconfigure the system with the Important: default values stored in the ROM BIOS. -
Page 17: Usb 2.0 Power Select
Chapter 2 USB 2.0 Power Select 3460 1-2 On: +5VDU (default) USB 8-9 (JP13) USB 6-7 (JP12) USB 4-5 3460 (JP11) 2-3 On: JP11, JP12 and JP13 are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting +5VDU will al- low you to use a USB device to wake up the system. -
Page 18: Rear Panel I/O Ports
Chapter 2 Rear Panel I/O Ports RJ45 LAN Ports COM 2 LAN 2 COM 1 LAN 1 Line-in (opt.) 3460 Line-out LAN 1 LAN 2 Mic-in LAN 1 VGA or DP++ (opt.) DP++ USB 3.0 LAN 2 The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: 3460 •... -
Page 19: Usb Ports
Chapter 2 USB Ports Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. 3460 Important: If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥1.5A. -
Page 20: Graphics Interfaces
Chapter 2 Graphics Interfaces Audio The display ports consist of the following: 3460 Line-in (optional) • 1 VGA (default) or DP++ (optional) port • 1 DP++ port Line-out Mic-in 3460 DP++ Rear Audio 3460 Front Audio 3460 Rear Audio The system board is equipped with 2 audio jacks (Line-out and Mic-in). Line-in jack is available VGA Port upon request. -
Page 21: Com (Serial) Ports
Chapter 2 COM (Serial) Ports COM 1/2 RS232 RS422 Full Duplex RS485 3460 DATA+ 1 2 3 4 5 COM 1 DATA- COM 2 N.C. 6 7 8 9 N.C. COM 1/2: RS232/422/485 N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. 3460 N.C. N.C. COM 3/4/5/6: RS232 N.C. -
Page 22: I/O Connectors
Chapter 2 I/O Connectors Power Connector SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors Power 3460 3460 SATA 3.0 6Gb/s SATA 0 3460 3460 SATA 1 Use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. Features An ATX12V power supply unit has a standard 24-pin ATX main power connector that must be inserted into the 24-pin connector. -
Page 23: S/Pdif Connector
Chapter 2 S/PDIF Connector Digital I/O and Power Connectors Digital I/O 3460 3460 Digital I/O Power +12V Ground 5VDU SPIN S/PDIF Ground 3460 SPOUT 3460 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 24: Cooling Fan Connectors
Chapter 2 Cooling Fan Connectors Front Panel Connector Ground Ground Front FAN IN Panel RESET 3460 ATX-SW FAN IN HD-LED PWR-LED System Fan 1 ystem Fan 2 3460 3460 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 25: Lvds Lcd Panel Connector
Refer to the “Jumper Settings” section in this chapter for settings relevant to the LCD panel. Note: DFI board's LVDS connector: WTB HEADER 40P, 1.25mm, 712-76-40GWE0 (PRINEX) BIOS Setting Configure the LCD panel in the Advanced menu (“Video Configuration” sub- menu) of the BIOS. -
Page 26: Smbus Connector
Chapter 2 SMBus Connector Standby Power LED 3460 3460 SMBus_Alert SMBus_Data SMBus_Clock 3V3DU Standby Power LED 3460 3460 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 27: Chassis Intrusion Connector
Chapter 2 Chassis Intrusion Connector Expansion Slots 3460 3460 Signal Chassis Ground Intrusion 3460 3460 Mini PCI Express PCI Express x1 The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion M.2 (M 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 28: Lpc Connector
With DFI’s proprietary technology, AL170 supports two extension modules for additional four COM ports. The EXT-RS232/RS485 card is connected to AL170 via the LPC connector. The illus- trations below guide you how to connect the extension module to the motherboard. -
Page 29: Edp Connector (Optional)
Chapter 2 eDP Connector (optional) eDP Connector Pin Function Function eDP_Panel PWR 3460 eDP_Lane 3- eDP_Lane 3+ eDP_Lane 2- eDP_Lane 2+ Hot Plug eDP_GND Connector 3460 eDP_Lane 1- eDP_GND eDP_Lane 1+ eDP_GND eDP_GND eDP_Lane 0- Panel Backlight On/Off Control The eDP connector is an embedded displayport which has advanced power-saving features Panel Inverter Brightness Voltage eDP_Lane 0+ to connect a display device to transmit digital communication of audio and video signals. -
Page 30: Battery
Chapter 2 Battery Battery Connector 3460 +3.3V 3460 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 •... -
Page 31: Chapter 3 - Bios Setup
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview 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 32: Insyde Bios Setup Utility
Advanced Security Boot Exit This is the help for the Project Name AL170 hour, minute, second BIOS Version B18C. 25A fi eld. Valid range is from 0 to 23, 0 to 59, 0 to 59. Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor E3950 @ 1.60GHz... - Page 33 Chapter 3 ACPI Configuration Note: If "Quiet Boot" of Boot menu is set to enabled, "BGRT Logo" will appear for This section configures the system ACPI parameters. configuration. Refer to the Boot menu in this chapter for more information. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev.
- Page 34 Chapter 3 CPU Configuration Video Configuration This section configures the CPU. This section configures the video settings. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Select which of IGD/PCIe Primary Display <IGD> E n a b l e / D i s a b l e I n t e l EIST <Enabled>...
- Page 35 Chapter 3 Audio Configuration SATA Configuration This section configures the audio settings. This section configures the SATA controller. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Enable/Disable HD-Audio Enables or Disables the Audio Controller <Enabled> SATA Controller <Enabled>...
- Page 36 Chapter 3 PCI Express Configuration InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced This section configures settings relevant to PCI Express root ports. Control the PCI Express PCI Express Root Port 4 (LAN 1) <Enabled> Root Port. Enable: Enable PCIe root port InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev.
- Page 37 Chapter 3 Console Redirection When Console Serial Redirect is set to enabled, several options will be available for configuration: This section configures settings relevant to console redirection. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Enable Console Redirec- Console Serial Redirect <Enabled>...
- Page 38 Chapter 3 When UseGlobalSetting is set to disabled, it will display the following information: COM1~COM10 (Additional COM ports COM7~COM10 are available when EXT-RS232/RS485 card is connected to AL170 via the LPC connector.) InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev.
- Page 39 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. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced COM Port 1...
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Page 40: 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. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Enable/Disable Smart Fan SYS Smart Fan1 Control... -
Page 41: Boot
Chapter 3 Boot Note: AL170 only supports UEFI boot, no Legacy boot. This section configures boot options. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit The number of seconds Setup Prompt Timeout that the fi rmware will wait Numlock <Off>... -
Page 42: Exit
BIOS with the flash utility. For updating Insyde BIOS in UEFI mode, you may refer to the how-to-video at https://www.dfi.com/Knowledge/Video/31 . InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. -
Page 43: Notice: Bios Spi Rom
Chapter 3 Notice: BIOS SPI ROM 1. The Intel Trusted Execution Engine has already been integrated into this system board. ® Due to the safety concerns, the BIOS (SPI ROM) chip cannot be removed from this system board and used on another system board of the same model. 2. -
Page 44: Chapter 4 - Supported Software
Please download drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the perfor- tion tips then click “Install”. mance of the system board at https://www.dfi.com/DownloadCenter . Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows ®... - Page 45 Chapter 4 Intel Graphics Drivers 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation To install the driver, download “AL170_Graphics Driver” zip file at our website. tips then click “Next”. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click “Next”.
- Page 46 Chapter 4 Audio Driver Intel LAN Driver To install the driver, download “AL170_Audio Driver” zip file at our website. To install the driver, download “AL170_LAN Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Setup is ready to install the 1. Setup is ready to install the driver.
- Page 47 Chapter 4 Intel Trusted Execution Engine Driver 4. Click “Install” to begin the installation. To install the driver, download “AL170_TXE Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Tick “I accept the terms in the License Agreement“ and then click “Next.” 5.
- Page 48 Chapter 4 SIO Driver 3. The step displays the installing status in the progress. To install the driver, download “AL170_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 49 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 50: 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 51 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.
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