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Advantech AIMB-787 User Manual

Intel core i7/i3/celeron/atom regular-size automation computer w/ 4/2 x gbe 3/1 x mpcie, hdmi/vga
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AIMB-787
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LGA1200 Intel
Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3
ATX with Triple Display, Dual
GbE LAN, M.2, SATA 3.0, USB
3.2, and DDR4.

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  • Page 1 User Manual AIMB-787 ® LGA1200 Intel Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 ATX with Triple Display, Dual GbE LAN, M.2, SATA 3.0, USB 3.2, and 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 5 It should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect working order upon receipt. As you unpack the AIMB-787, 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-787 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    (SMB2)12 System Memory ..................13 1.10 Memory Installation Procedures.............. 13 Chapter Connecting Peripherals ....15 Introduction ..................... 16 Parallel Port (LPT1)................. 16 LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) and USB Port (USB3C1, USB3C2, USB3H1, USB2C1, USB2A1, USB2A2, USB2H2) ..........17 AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 8 PCIe x4 Expansion Slot (PCIE2 ~ PCIE5) ..........25 2.18 Auxiliary 8-pin Power Connector (ATX12V1).......... 26 2.19 Low Pin Count Connector (LPC1)............27 Table 2.3: Advantech LPC Module List ........27 2.20 GPIO Connector (GPIO1) ............... 27 2.21 SMBus Connector (SMBUS1)..............28...
  • Page 9 Integrated Graphic Device Setup ..77 Introduction ..................... 78 Windows Driver Setup................78 Chapter Intel® ME ..........79 Introduction ..................... 80 Installation ....................80 Chapter Configuration......81 Introduction ..................... 82 Features ....................82 Installation ....................82 Windows Driver Setup................82 AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 10 Table B.17:HDD LED Connector (JFP2) ........102 B.15 SMBus Connector (JFP2) ..............102 Table B.18:SMBus Connector (JFP2) ........102 B.16 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1) ............. 102 Table B.19:ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1) ......102 B.17 Reset Connector (JFP1) ............... 103 AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 11 Table B.26:SMBus Connector (SMBUS1) ........ 105 B.24 Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1) ..........105 Table B.27:Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1)....105 B.25 Watchdog Timer Output and HW Monitor Alarm (JWDT1+JOBS1)..106 Table B.28:Watchdog Timer Output and HW Monitor Alarm (JWDT1+JOBS1)106 AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 12 AIMB-787 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration

    Chapter Hardware Configuration...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    2 GB or more system memory is installed. AIMB-787 is equipped with 1 x PCIe x16 (Gen 3), 4 x PCIe x4 (Gen 3), and 2 x PCI slots. It’s triple display interfaces allow users to simultaneously connect monitors to the on-board VGA, DVI-D, and DP ports.

  • Page 15: Specifications

     LPC: 1 x LPC connector supports optional Advantech LPC modules, such as  PCA-TPM-00B1E GPIO: AIMB-787 supports 8-bit GPIO from super I/O for general purpose con-  trol applications Note! AIMB-787 is not equipped with PS/2 connector for keyboard/mouse.

  • Page 16: Graphics

     Jumpers and Connectors Connectors on the AIMB-787 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 PCIe x16 slot (Gen 3 x16 link) PCIE2, PCIE4 ~ PCIE5 PCIe x4 slot (Gen 3 x4 link) PCIE3 PCIe x4 slot (Gen 3 x1 link) DIMMA1 Channel A DIMM1 DIMMA2 Channel A DIMM2 DIMMB1 Channel B DIMM1 DIMMB2 Channel B DIMM2 AIMB-787 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-787 is not compatible with 1U chassis due to the height of the rear USB 2.0 ports. AIMB-787 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-787 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Jumper Settings

    1.8.2 CMOS clear (JCMOS1) and Intel® ME update (JME1) The AIMB-787 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-787 contains a watchdog timer that will reset the CPU. This feature means the AIMB-787 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-787 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 for rear &...

  • 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 setting AIMB-787 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Vga Dummy Load Setting (Jfv1)

    If JFV1 is set to enable, a dummy monitor on the VGA port is created to prevent the on-board graphics from being switched off while no physical monitors are connected. This function is useful when you control the AIMB-787 via remote KVM (such as Intel® AMT) and do not intend to connect any monitors.

  • Page 25: System Memory

    System Memory AIMB-787 has four 288-pin memory sockets for DDR4 2400/2666/2933 memory modules with maximum capacity of 128 GB (Maximum 32 GB for each DIMM). The motherboard supports non-ECC unbufferred DIMMs (UDIMMs) and does NOT sup- port registered DIMMs (RDIMMs)..
  • Page 26 AIMB-787 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals

    Chapter Connecting Peripherals...

  • Page 28: Introduction

    Parallel Port (LPT1) LPT1 The parallel port is normally used to connect the motherboard to a printer. The AIMB- 787 includes an on-board parallel port, accessed through a 25-pin flat-cable connec- tor, LPT1. AIMB-787 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Lan Port (Lan1, Lan2) And Usb Port (Usb3C1, Usb3C2, Usb3H1, Usb2C1, Usb2A1, Usb2A2, Usb2H2)

    USB3C2 LAN1 USB3C1 The AIMB-787 is equipped with two high-performance 1000 Mbps Ethernet LANs. They are supported by all major network operating systems. The RJ-45 jacks on the rear plate provide convenient 1000Base-T operation. The AIMB-787 provides 14 USB ports. USB2C1, USB2A1, USB2A2 and USB2H2 are USB 2.0 ports supporting transmission rates up to 480 Mbps.

  • Page 30: Vga Connector (Vga1), Dvi-D Connector (Dvi1), And Displayport Connector (Dp1)

    COM2 ~ COM6 COM1 The AIMB-787 offers six serial ports (one on the rear panel and five on-board). COM3 can be configured as RS-232/422/485 by jumper settings (see Chapter 1) and BIOS selection (see Chapter 3). These ports can connect to a serial mouse, printer or communications network.

  • Page 31: External Keyboard/Mouse Connector (Kbms1)

    PCI slot. Therefore, one expansion slot of the mother- board will be occupied. CPU and System Fan Connector (CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 ~ SYSFAN3) SYSFAN1 SYSFAN3 CPUFAN1 SYSFAN2 If a fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans that draw up to 500 mA (6 W). AIMB-787 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Front Panel Connector (Jfp1, Jfp2, 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-787 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 33: Atx Soft Power Switch (Jfp1 Pins 3, 6)

    Many computer cases offer the convenience of a reset button. Line Out, Mic In Connector (AUDIO1+AUDIO2) Line Out Mic In AUDIO1+AUDIO2 Line Out can be connected to external audio devices like speakers or headphones. Mic In can be connected to a microphone. AIMB-787 User Manual...

  • Page 34: 8-Pin Alarm Board Connector (Volt1)

    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, the chassis overheats, or the backplane malfunctions. 2.11 Case Open Connector (JCASE1) JCASE1 JCASE1 is for chassis with case open sensors.

  • Page 35: Front Panel Lan Indicator Connector (Lanled1)

    LAN Link Off 2.13 M.2 Socket (NVME1) NVME1 The AIMB-787 is equipped with one M.2 socket to support up to PCIe x4 M-key 2280 type storage devices. A screw to fasten the device is already installed on the nut. AIMB-787 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Serial Ata Interface (Sata1 ~ Sata4)

    2.14 Serial ATA Interface (SATA1 ~ SATA4) SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 The AIMB-787 features four high performance serial ATA 3.0 interfaces (up to 600 MB/s) with long, thin, easy-to-run SATA cables. 2.15 PCI Slot (PCI1, PCI2) PCI2 PCI1 The AIMB-787 provides two 32-bit / 33 MHz PCI slots.

  • Page 37: Pcie X16 Expansion Slot (Pcie1)

    2.16 PCIe x16 Expansion Slot (PCIE1) PCIE1 The AIMB-787 provides a PCIe x16 slot for users to install an add-on peripheral card for extension requirements. 2.17 PCIe x4 Expansion Slot (PCIE2 ~ PCIE5) PCIE5 PCIE4 PCIE3 PCIE2 The AIMB-787 offers four PCIe x4 slots for users to install add-on cards for extension requirements.

  • Page 38: Auxiliary 8-Pin Power Connector (Atx12V1)

    ATX12V1 To ensure that the enough power is supplied to the CPU, one auxiliary 8-pin power connector is available on the AIMB-787. ATX12V1 must be used to provide sufficient 12 V power to ensure the stable operation of the system.

  • Page 39: Low Pin Count Connector (Lpc1)

    2.19 Low Pin Count Connector (LPC1) LPC1 LPC connector on AIMB-787 is reserved for optional Advantech LPC modules. Table 2.3: Advantech LPC Module List Description PCA-TPM-00B1E TPM 2.0 LPC module PCA-COM232-00A1E 4-port RS-232 LPC module (BIOS customization may be required.)

  • Page 40: Smbus Connector (Smbus1)

    2.21 SMBus Connector (SMBUS1) SMBus1 AIMB-787 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Bios Operation

    Chapter BIOS Operation...

  • Page 42: 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-787 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 43: 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-787 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Advanced Bios Features Setup

    3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Select the Advanced tab from the AIMB-787 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 45 3.2.2.1 iBMC Configuration Figure 3.4 iBMC Configuration iBMC  “Enable or Disable” iBMC controller’s hardware communication. The default set- ting is “Enabled”. iBMC controller/function can be disabled if the item is selected as “Disabled”. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 46 3.2.2.2 Platform Misc Configuration Figure 3.5 Platform Misc Configuration Native PCIE Enable  "Enable or Disable" PCI Express native support. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 47 3.2.2.3 CPU Configuration Figure 3.6 CPU Configuration Software Guard Extensions (SGX)  "Enable, Disable, or Software Control" Intel® Software Guard Extensions. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 48 "Enable or Disable" utilization of additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology. Changes require a full power cycle to take effect. Rest AUX Content  Reset TPM AUX content. TXT may not be functional after AUX content gets reset. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 49 3.2.2.4 Power & Performance Figure 3.7 Power & Performance Figure 3.8 CPU - Power Management Control Boot Performance  Select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported. Turbo Mode  "Enable or Disable" processor turbo mode. C states  Intel® C states setting for power saving. 3.2.2.5 PCH-FW Configuration Figure 3.9 PCH-FW Configuration PCH-FW Version  PCH-FW page shows Intel® ME FW information. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 51 AMT Configuration  Figure 3.10 AMT Configuration CIRA Configuration  Figure 3.11 CIRA Configuration – Activate Remote Assistance Process Trigger CIRA boot. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 52 Figure 3.12 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 53 Figure 3.13 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 3.14 OEM Flags Settings AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 54 MEBx Resolution Settings  Figure 3.15 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Firmware Update Configuration  Figure 3.16 Firmware Update Configuration – ME FW Image Re-flash "Enable or Disable" ME firmware image re-flash function. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 56 3.2.2.6 Trusted Computing Figure 3.17 TPM Settings TPM Support  “Enable or Disable” TPM Support. You can purchase an Advantech LPC TPM module to enable TPM function. P/N: PCA-TPM-00B1E. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 57 "Enable or Disable" Hibernation (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may not be applied in some OS. ACPI Sleep State  "Auto or S1 only or S3 only" ACPI Sleep State. S3 Video Repost  "Enable or Disable" S3 Video Repost. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 58 3.2.2.8 SMART Settings Figure 3.19 SMART Settings SMART Self Test  "Enable or Disable" SMART Self Test on all HDDs during POST. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 59 3.2.2.9 Super IO Configuration Figure 3.20 Super IO Configuration Figure 3.21 Serial Port 1 Configuration AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Figure 3.22 Serial Port 2 Configuration Figure 3.23 Parallel Port Configuration AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 61 CPU Warning Temperature  Use this item to set the CPU warning temperature. When the system reaches the warning temperature, the speaker will beep. ACPI Shutdown Temperature  AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 62 “Enable or Disable” SYSFAN2 Mode to SMART FAN setting. 3.2.2.11 Second Super I/O Configuration Figure 3.25 Second Super IO Configuration AIMB-787 supports 2nd super I/O for COM 3~6. This page of BIOS menu is to set respective serial port configuration. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 63 When serial port 3 (connector COM3) is set to RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 via jumper JSETCOM3, this BIOS item should be selected as its correspond- ing one "RS-232 or RS-485 (Half Duplex) or RS-422 (Full Duplex)". Default for this Device Mode is "RS-232". AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 64 Figure 3.27 Serial Port 4 Configuration Figure 3.28 Serial Port 5 Configuration AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 65 "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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 66 3.2.2.12 S5 RTC Wake Settings Figure 3.30 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 67 3.2.2.13 Serial Port Console Redirection Figure 3.31 Serial Port Console Redirection Figure 3.32 Legacy Console Redirection Settings COM1  – Console Redirection Settings Console Redirection “Enable or Disable”. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 68 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”. 3.2.2.14 Intel® TXT Information Figure 3.33 Intel® TXT Information AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 69 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 70 3.2.2.16 Network Stack Configuration Figure 3.35 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack  "Enable or Disable" UEFI Network Stack. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 71 "Enable or Disable" CSM Support. The default setting is "Disabled". If your graphics card does not support UEFI mode, make sure to select "Enabled" to allow non-UEFI boot mode before installing the graphics card to turn on the computer. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 72 3.2.2.18 NVMe Configuration Figure 3.37 NVMe Configuration NVMe Configuration  Supports NVMe M.2 storage device. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 73 3.2.3 Chipset Figure 3.38 Chipset This page provides information on the AIMB-787 chipset. 3.2.3.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration Figure 3.39 System Agent (SA) Configuration AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 74 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 3.40 Memory Configuration Maximum Memory Frequency  Maximum memory frequency selections in MHz. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 75 Set Internal Graphics to "Auto", "Disable" or "Enable". "Auto" will disable inter- nal graphics when a GPU card is installed. If GPU and internal graphics outputs are required at the same time, set this item to "Enable". AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 76 3.2.3.4 PEG Port Configuration Figure 3.42 PEG Port Configuration Figure 3.43 PEG Port Feature Configuration Enable Root Port  “Enable or Disable” the root port. Max Link speed  Configure PEG 0:1:0 max speed. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 77 "Enable and Disable" PowerOn by Modem Restore AC Power Loss  Behavior when recovering from AC power loss: "S0" (power on), "S5" (power off), or "Last State". PCIE Device Initial Delay  Users can set seconds to delay PCIE device initial time. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 78 3.2.3.6 PCI Express Configuration Figure 3.45 PCI Express Configuration AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 79 Figure 3.46 PCI Express Root Port PCI Express Root Port 1  "Enable or Disable" PCI Express Root Port. PCIe Speed  Select "Auto, Gen1, Gen2, Gen 3" for PCIe Speed. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 80 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 81 3.2.3.8 USB Configuration Figure 3.48 USB Configuration XHCI Compliance Mode  Option to "Enable or Disable" XHCI compliance mode. Compliance mode is dis- abled by default. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 82 "Enable or Disable" the PCH BIOS Lock Enable feature. Needs to be enabled to ensure SMM protection of flash. Force unlock on all GPIO pads  If Enabled, BIOS will force all GPIO pads into an unlocked state. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 83 3.2.3.10 HD Audio Configuration Figure 3.50 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 84 Security Figure 3.51 Security Select Security Setup from the AIMB-787 Setup main BIOS setup menu. All Security Setup options, such as password protection are described in this section. To access the sub menu for the following items, select the item and press <Enter>.
  • Page 85 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 86 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 87 Chapter Chipset Software Installation Utility...
  • Page 88 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-787 are located on Advantech support website (http://www.advantech.com/support). Updates are pro- vided via Service Packs from Microsoft.
  • Page 89 Chapter Integrated Graphic Device Setup...
  • Page 90 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. Go to the Advantech support website and search for AIMB-787. You can find the "Graphics" drivers inside. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 91 Chapter Intel® ME...
  • Page 92 The installer detects the system's capabilities and installs the relevant drivers and applications. Installation Go to the Advantech support website and search for AIMB-787. You can find the "ME" drivers inside. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 93 Chapter LAN Configuration...
  • Page 94 In the following sections, refer to the one that provides the driver setup procedure for the operating system you are using. Windows Driver Setup Go to the Advantech support website and search for AIMB-787. You can find "LAN" drivers inside. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 95 Chapter SATA RAID Setup...
  • Page 96 RAID 0 array is then mirrored by a RAID 1 component. SATA RAID Driver and Utility Setup Go to the Advantech support website and search for AIMB-787. There you will see the "Others" folder containing the RST driver.
  • Page 97 Chapter HD Audio...
  • Page 98 AIMB-787 is equipped with a Realtek ALC892 Audio chip. It provides "Line-out" & "Microphone" ports for varying applications. Installation Go to the Advantech support website and search for the AIMB-787. You will find the "Audio" drivers inside. AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 99 Appendix Programming the Watchdog Timer...
  • Page 100 The AIMB-787’s watchdog timer can be used to monitor system software operations 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 101 Unlock NCT6776D Select register of watchdog timer Enable the function of the watchdog timer Use the function of the watchdog timer Lock NCT6776D AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 102 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 103 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 104 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 105 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 106 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 107 Appendix I/O Pin Assignments...
  • Page 108 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 3.2 Port (LAN1_USB3C1, LAN2_USB3C2) Table B.2: LAN Port (LAN1, LAN2) Signal Signal AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 109 STDA_SSTX− STDA_SSTX+ USB 2.0 Port (USB2C1, USB2A1, USB2A2) Table B.4: USB 2.0 Port (USB2C1, USB2A1, USB2A2) Signal USB 3.2 Header (USB3H1) Table B.5: USB 3.2 Header (USB3H1) Signal Signal STDA_SSRX- STDA_SSRX+ STDA_SSTX- STDA_SSTX+ STDA_SSTX+ STDA_SSTX- STDA_SSRX+ STDA_SSRX- AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 110 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-787 User Manual...
  • Page 111 Signal 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) Table B.10: RS-232 DB-9 Connector (COM1) Signal AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 112 Table B.10: RS-232 DB-9 Connector (COM1) Table B.11: RS-232 Header (COM2, COM4 ~ COM6) Signal Table B.12: RS-232/422/485 Header (COM3) Signal 422/485 TX- 422/485 TX+ AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 113 (CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 ~ SYSFAN3) Table B.14: CPU and System Fan Power Connector (CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 ~ SYSFAN3) Signal +12 V SENSE B.12 Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3) Table B.15: Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3) Function POWER_LED+ KEYLOCK# AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 114 Table B.17: HDD LED Connector (JFP2) Signal HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- B.15 SMBus Connector (JFP2) 8 11 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# AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 115 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1) Table B.21: 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1) Signal Signal +5V_STBY +5 V +3.3 V -12 V -5 V +12 V B.19 Case Open Connector (JCASE1) Table B.22: Case Open Connector (JCASE1) Signal CASEOP AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 116 Table B.24: Low Pin Count Connector (LPC1) Signal Signal CLK (24MHz) RESET# FRAME# +3.3V SMB CLK SERIRQ SMB DAT +5V_DUAL B.22 GPIO Connector (GPIO1) Table B.25: GPIO Connector (GPIO1) Signal Signal GPIO0 GPIO4 GPIO1 GPIO5 GPIO2 GPIO6 GPIO3 GPIO7 +5V_DUAL_GPIO AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 117 B.23 SMBus Connector (SMBUS1) Table B.26: SMBus Connector (SMBUS1) Signal SMB CLK SMB DAT B.24 Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1) Table B.27: Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1) Signal MIC-L MIC-R PRESENSE# LINE-R MIC-JD SENSE LINE-L LINE-JD AIMB-787 User Manual...
  • Page 118 B.25 Watchdog Timer Output and HW Monitor Alarm (JWDT1+JOBS1) Table B.28: Watchdog Timer Output and HW Monitor Alarm (JWDT1+JOBS1) Signal Signal SYSTEM RESET# ERROR_BEEP IR TXD IR RXD OBS_BEEP AIMB-787 User Manual...
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