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Advantech AIMB-225 User Manual

Mobile amd g-series quad core mini-itx with dvi-i/ lvds/display port/edp, 5com and dual lan
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  • Page 1 User Manual AIMB-225 AIMB-225 Mobile AMD G-series Quad Core Mini-ITX with DVI-I/ LVDS/Display Port/eDP, 5COM and Dual LAN...
  • 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-225 User Manual...
  • Page 5 PASS 1600 DDR3 AQD- DDR3 SODIMM SEC 310 XYKO 665205-0397 SD3L2GN16- PASS 1600 DDR3 K4B2G084GD AQD- DDR3 SODIMM 20140350469 HYNIX H5TC2G83EFR SD3L2GN16- PASS 1600 DDR3 AQD- DDR3 SODIMM SEC 401 XYKO 665723-0556 SD3L4GN16- PASS 1600 DDR3 K4B4G0846B AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 6 Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec- tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out- of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and freight.
  • Page 7 It should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect working order upon receipt. As you unpack the AIMB-225, 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 8 AIMB-225 User Manual viii...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table 1.19: JFP1+JFP2............... 12 Board layout: Jumper and Connector Locations ........13 Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Location ......13 AIMB-225 Board Diagram ............... 14 Figure 1.2 AIMB-225 Board Diagram ........14 Safety Precautions .................. 15 Jumper Settings ..................16 1.8.1 How to Set Jumpers..............
  • Page 10 Software Introduction & Service ..57 Introduction ..................... 58 Value-Added Software Services ............. 58 4.2.1 Software API................58 4.2.2 Software Utility................60 Chapter Chipset Software Installation Utility Before You Begin..................62 Introduction ..................... 62 Windows 7 Driver Setup ................. 63 AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 11 LVDS Connector (LVDS1) ..............86 Table B.15:LVDS1 Connector............. 86 B.15 LVDS Inverter (INV1) ................87 Table B.16:LVDS Inverter (INV1)..........87 B.16 eDP Inverter (INV2)................. 87 Table B.17:eDP Inverter (INV2) ..........87 B.17 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) ............. 87 AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 12 Table B.18:ATX 12 V connector (ATX12V1) ......87 B.18 Low Pin Count Interface Header (LPC1) ..........88 Table B.19:Low Pin Count Interface Header (LPC1)....88 AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 General Information

    Chapter General Information...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    Introduction AIMB-225 is a new industrial-grade Mini-ITX motherboard based on the AMD eKabini Quad core/Dual core processors, resulting in ultra lower power consumption down to 5 watts TDP and up to 53% better graphics performance compared to previous G- Series SOC solutions. Designed with rich I/O functions and dual display support, AIMB-225 is ideal for any rugged applications such as ATM/Kiosks, automation, medical equipment, gaming machines etc.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Ethernet Interface  Interface: 10/100/1000 Mbps  Controller: GbE: Realtek RTL8111G  Connector: RJ-45 x 2 1.3.6 SATA Interface  Max Data Transfer Rate: 600 MB/s  Channel: 2 1.3.7 EIDE  Mode: None  Channel: None AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Rear I/O

    1.3.12 Environment Temperature:  – 0 ~ 60° C (32 ~ 140° F), Operating – -40 ~ 85° C (-40 ~ 185° F), Non-operating 1.3.13 Physical Characteristics  Dimensions: 170 mm x 170 mm (6.69" x 6.69") AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors Connectors on the AIMB-225 motherboard link it to external devices such as hard disk drives and a keyboard. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers used to configure your system for your application. The tables below list the function of each of the board jumpers and connectors. Later sections in this chapter give instructions on setting jumpers.
  • Page 18 RS-485 terminal resistor jumper J485T RS-422 terminal resistor jumper J422T Buzzer LVDS backlight inverter power connector JVBR1 Table 1.2: ATX_5V1 PIN_NAME +5VSB_IN PS_ON# Table 1.3: EDP1 PIN_NAME EDP_DET_R EDP_TX0_C_N EDP_TX3_C_N EDP_TX0_C_P EDP_TX3_C_P EDP_TX1_C_N EDP_TX1_C_P EDP_AUX1_C_N EDP_AUX1_C_P EDP_TX2_C_N EDP_TX2_C_P AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 19 VDD_EDP Table 1.4: INV2 PIN_NAME +12 V BL_EN_EDP BL_ADJ +5 V Table 1.5: LVDS1 PIN_NAME VDD_LVDS VDD_LVDS LVDS_DET# VDD_LVDS VDD_LVDS LVDS_L0_N LVDS_U0_N LVDS_L0_P LVDS_U0_P LVDS_L1_N LVDS_U1_N LVDS_L1_P LVDS_U1_P LVDS_L2_N LVDS_U2_N LVDS_L2_P LVDS_U2_P LVDS_CLKL_N LVDS_CLKU_N LVDS_CLKL_P LVDS_CLKU_P LVDS_CH7511_DDC_CLK AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 20 VCON Table 1.6: AMPJ1 PIN_NAME AMP_L- AMP_L+ AMP_R- AMP_R+ Table 1.7: FP_AUDIO1 PIN_NAME MIC2L AGND MIC2R Pull up to 3.3V LINE2R MIC2-JD SENSEB LINE2L LINE2-JD Table 1.8: INV1 PIN_NAME +12V BL_EN_EDP BL_ADJ Table 1.9: SPDIF_OUT1 PIN_NAME SPDIF_O AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 21 COM1_DSR# COM1_SIN COM1_RTS# COM1_SOUT COM1_CTS# COM1_DTR# COM1_RI# Table 1.11: USB56 PIN_NAME USBV56 USBV56 USB_CM_N4 USB_CM_N5 USB_CM_P4 USB_CM_P5 Table 1.12: USB78 PIN_NAME USBV78 USBV78 USB_CM_N6 USB_CM_N7 USB_CM_P6 USB_CM_P7 Table 1.13: COM2345 PIN_NAME COM2_DCD# COM2_DSR# COM2_SIN COM2_RTS# COM2_SOUT COM2_CTS# AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 22 Table 1.13: COM2345 COM2_DTR# COM2_RI# COM3_DCD# COM3_DSR# COM3_SIN COM3_RTS# COM3_SOUT COM3_CTS# COM3_DTR# COM3_RI# COM4_DCD# COM4_DSR# COM4_SIN COM4_RTS# COM4_SOUT COM4_CTS# COM4_DTR# COM4_RI# COM5_DCD# COM5_DSR# COM5_SIN COM5_RTS# COM5_SOUT COM5_CTS# COM5_DTR# COM5_RI_V# Table 1.14: SATA_PWR1,SATA_PWR2 PIN_NAME +12V AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Table 1.15: JFP3 PIN_NAME POWER_LED+ POWER_LED- FRP_KEYLOCK# Table 1.16: GPIO1 PIN_NAME SIO_GPIO0 SIO_GPIO4 SIO_GPIO1 SIO_GPIO5 SIO_GPIO2 SIO_GPIO6 SIO_GPIO3 SIO_GPIO7 VCC_GPIO Table 1.17: LPT1 PIN_NAME LPT1_A_STB# LPT1_AFD# LPT1_A_PD0 LPT1_ERR# LPT1_A_PD1 LPT1_INIT# LPT1_A_PD2 LPT1_SLIN# LPT1_A_PD3 LPT1_A_PD4 LPT1_A_PD5 LPT1_A_PD6 LPT1_A_PD7 LPT1_ACK# LPT1_BUSY AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 24 Table 1.17: LPT1 LPT1_PE LPT1_SLCT Table 1.18: CPUFAN1,SYSFAN1 PIN_NAME FEEDBACK Table 1.19: JFP1+JFP2 PIN_NAME HDDLED+ Power Button+ HDDLED- Power Button- SPK_P3 SMB_DATA System Reset+ SPK_P4 SMB_CLK System Reset AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Board Layout: Jumper And Connector Locations

    SPI_CN1 SATA1 JLVDS1+JLVDS2 J422T COM1 J485T JSETCOM1 LPT1 JFP1+JFP2 KBMS1 USB78 DIMM1 USB56 CPUFAN1 DIMM2 MINI_PCIE2 JCPUFAN1 SIM1 SYSFAN1 JSYSFAN1 JSETCOM5_V1 JWDT1+JOBS1 SATA2 GPIO1 COM2345 LPC1 JFP3 JCASE1 SATA_PWR2 JCASEOP_SW1 MINI_PCIE1 Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Location AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Aimb-225 Board Diagram

    AIMB-225 Board Diagram Figure 1.2 AIMB-225 Board Diagram AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Safety Precautions

    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-225 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Jumper Settings

    1.8.2 CMOS Clear (CMOS1) The AIMB-225 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 J1 to 2-3 closed for just a few sec- onds, and then move the jumper back to 1-2 closed.

  • Page 29: System Memory

    System Memory The AIMB-225 has two sockets for a 204-pin SODIMM. This socket can use 1.35 V or 1.25 V (optional) unbuffered double-data-rate three synchronous, low-voltage DRAM (DDR3L SDRAM). DRAM is available in capacities of 1 GB/2 GB/4 GB and 8 GB.
  • Page 30 AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals

    Chapter Connecting Peripherals...

  • Page 32: Introduction

    LAN Ports and USB Ports (LAN1, LAN1_1, USB12, USB34, USB56, USB78) The AIMB-225 provides up to eight USB ports. The USB interface complies with USB Specification Rev. 3.0 supporting transmission rate up to 600 Mbps and is fuse pro- tected. The USB interface can be disabled in the system BIOS setup.

  • Page 33: Dvi-I / Dp Connector (Dvi_D1, Dp1)

    DVI-I / DP Connector (DVI_D1, DP1) DVI_D1 The AIMB-225 includes one DP++, which can support DP outputs and convert to HDMI through DP-to-HDMI cables, and one DVI-I, which can drive conventional VGA and DVI-D display interfaces. Pin assignments for DP++ and DVI-I are detailed in Appendix B.

  • Page 34: Serial Ports (Com1, Com2345)

    5‐6:+12V JESTCOM5_V1 (DEFAULT:1-2) AIMB-225 supports five serial ports. Box header COM1 support RS-232/422/485 auto flow control function. Pin header COM2~5 support RS-232 and COM5 support 5V/12V by jumper selection. These ports can connect to serial devices, like a thermal printer, or to a communication network. The IRQ and address ranges for both ports are fixed.

  • Page 35: Cpu Fan Connector (Cpufan1)

    If a fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less. System Fan Connector (SYSFAN1) SYSFAN1 If a fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less. AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Front Panel Connectors (Jfp1+Jfp2)

    External speaker (JFP2/SPEAKER) JFP2/SPEAKER is a 4-pin connector for an external speaker. If there is no external speaker, the AIMB-225 provides an onboard buzzer as an alternative. To enable the buzzer, set pins 7 & 10 as closed. AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Power Led And Keyboard Lock Connector

    Connect pins 1 & 2 to (on back plane) pins 2-3 closed pins 1-2 closed panel switch via cable jumper setting System On System Suspend Fast flashes Fast flashes Fast flashes System Off Slow flashes Line Out Connector (AUDIO1) Line out AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Serial Ata Interface (Sata1, Sata2) & Sata Power Connector (Sata_Pwr1, Sata_Pwr2)

    Serial ATA Interface (SATA1, SATA2) & SATA power Connector (SATA_PWR1, SATA_PWR2) SATA1, SATA2 SATA_PWR1, SATA_PWR2 AIMB-225 features a high performance Serial ATA interface (up to 600 MB/s) which eases cabling to hard drives with long, thin cables. 2.10 PCI Express x4 (PCIEX4_1) AIMB-225 provides 1x PCI express x4 slot.

  • Page 39: Atx 12V/Dcin 12V Power Connector (Atx12V1/Dcin1)

    Determine the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors mate completely. DCIN1 2.12 SPI Flash connector (SPI_CN1) The SPI flash card pin header may be used to flash BIOS if the AIMB-225 cannot power on. AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Lvds Backlight Inverter Power Connector (Inv1, Jvbr1)

    2.13 LVDS Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV1, JVBR1) INV1 JVBR1:LCD backlight control DC mode:1-2 PWM mode:2-3 (DEFAULT:1-2) AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Lvds Connector (Lvds1)

    2.14 LVDS Connector (LVDS1) 2.15 General purpose I/O Connector (GPIO1) AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Connector (Kbms1)

    2.16 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) 6-pin wafer box connectors (KBMS1) on the motherboard provide connection to a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse, respectively. 2.17 Digital Audio Connector (SPDIF_OUT1) AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Front Headphone Connector (Fp_Audio1)

    I/O module cable. Note! For motherboards with the optional HD Audio feature, we recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this con- nector to take advantage of the motherboard’s high definition audio capability. AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Lpt Connector (Lpt1)

    2.19 LPT Connector (LPT1) 2.20 eDP Backlight Inverter Power Connector (INV2, JVBR2) INV2 JVBR2:eDP backlight control DC mode: 1-2 PWM mode: 2-3 (DEFAULT: 1-2) AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Edp Connector (Edp1)

    2.22 Full / Half Size Mini PCI Express Slot (MINI_PCIE1, MINI_PCIE2) The AIMB-225 provides 1 Full size Mini PCI express slot to support mSATA and 1 Half size Mini PCI express slot to support SIM card holder. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 46 AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Bios Operation

    Chapter BIOS Operation...

  • Page 48: Introduction

    AIMB-225 setup screens. BIOS Setup The AIMB-225 Series system has AMI BIOS built in, with a CMOS SETUP utility that allows users to configure required settings or to activate certain system features. The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS RAM of the motherboard.

  • Page 49: Main Menu

    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-225 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Advanced Bios Features

    3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Select the Advanced tab from the AIMB-225 setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow>...
  • Page 51 The value to be programmed in PCI Latency Timer Register. VGA Palette Snoop  Enables or Disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping.  PERR# Generation Enables or Disables PCI Device to Generate PERR#.  SERR# Generation Enables or Disables PCI Device to Generate SERR#. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 52 OS. ACPI Sleep State  Select ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.  Lock Legacy Resources Enables or Disables Lock of Legacy Resources. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 53 To enable/disable TPM (TPM 1.1/1.2) set up in BIOS. TPM (Trusted Platform Mod- ule) is a secure key generator and key cache management component, enables pro- tected storage of encryption keys and authentication credentials for enhanced security capabilities.  TPM SUPPORT Disable/Enable TPM function. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 54 3.2.2.4 S5 RTC Wake Settings  Wake system with fixed time Enable or disable system wake on alarm event. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 55 SVM mode This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU virtualization.  C6 mode This item allows you to auto or disable C6 function.  CPB mode This item allows you to auto or disable CPB. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 56 3.2.2.6 IDE Configuration  IDE Configuration Display SATA Port1 / SATA Port2 information. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 57 USB mass storage device starts unit command time-out.  Device power-up delay Maximum time the device will take before it properly report itself to the host con- troller.  Mass Storage Devices Shows USB mass storage device information. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 58 This item allows you to enable/disable CPU cooler smart function.  Watch Dog Timer This item allows you to enable/disable the watchdog timer.  Case Open Warning This item will allow to enable/disable case open warning. Wake on Ring  Disable/Enable RI wake event. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 59  ACPI Shutdown Temperature Use this to set the ACPI shutdown temperature threshold. When the system reaches the shutdown temperature, it will be automatically shut down by ACPI OS to protect the system from overheating damage. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 60 3.2.2.10 Serial Port Console Redirection  Console Redirection This item allows users to enable or disable console redirection for Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS). AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Chipset

    3.2.3 Chipset  GFX Configuration Details of display items. South Bridge Configuration  Details of South bridge items.  North Bridge Configuration Detail of North Bridge items. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 62 3.2.3.1 GFX Configuration  Primary Video Device Select main display outputs when add-on cards are used.  Integrated Graphics Select SOC display outputs.  LVDS Panel Type Select LVDS panel types of resolution. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 63 3.2.3.2 SB Configuration  SB SATA Configuration Options for SATA configuration.  SB USB Configuration Options for USB configuration.  SB HD Azalia Configuration Options for SB azalia.  PCI Express Configuration Options for PCI express configuration AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 64 3.2.3.3 North Bridge Configuration AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Boot

    Select the Power-on state for Numlock.  Quiet Boot If this option is set to Disabled, the BIOS display normal POST messages. If Enabled, an OEM Logo is shown instead of POST messages.  Boot Option Priorities Set the system boot order. AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Security

    3.2.5 Security Select Security Setup from the AIMB-225 Setup main BIOS setup menu. All Security Setup options, such as password protection and virus protection are described in this section. To access the sub menu for the following items, select the item and press <Enter>: Change Administrator / User Password.

  • Page 67: Save & Exit

    This item allows you to save the changes done so far as user defaults.  Restore User Defaults This item allows you to restore the user defaults to all the options.  Boot Override Boot device select can override your boot priority. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 68 AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Software Introduction & Service

    Chapter Software Introduction & Service...

  • Page 70: Introduction

    Introduction The mission of Advantech Embedded Software Services is to "Enhance quality of life with Advantech platforms and Microsoft® Windows® embedded technology." We enable Windows® Embedded software products on Advantech platforms to more effectively support the embedded computing community. Customers are freed from the hassle of dealing with multiple vendors (hardware suppliers, system integrators, embedded OS distributors) for projects.
  • Page 71 System Throttling Refers to a series of methods for reducing power consump- tion in computers by lowering the clock frequency. This API allows the user to adjust the clock from 87.5% to 12.5%. AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Software Utility

    The eSOS also provide for remote connection via Telnet server and FTP server so the administrator can attempt to rescue the system. Note: This function requires BIOS cus- tomization. AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Chipset Software Installation Utility

    Chapter Chipset Software Installation Utility...

  • Page 74: 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-225 are located on the software installation CD. The driver in the folder of the driver CD will guide and link you to the utilities and drivers under a Windows system.

  • Page 75: Windows 7 Driver Setup

    Windows 7 Driver Setup Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. You can see the driver folder items. Navigate to the "Chipset" folder and click "infinst_autol.exe" to complete the installation of the driver. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 76 AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Chapter 6 Graphics Setup

    Chapter Graphics Setup...

  • Page 78: Introduction

    Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. You can see the driver folders items. Navigate to the "Graphic" folder and click "setup.exe" to complete the installa- tion of the drivers for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Chapter 7 Lan Configuration

    Chapter LAN Configuration...

  • Page 80: Introduction

    Introduction The AIMB-225 has dual Gigabit Ethernet LANs via dedicated PCI Express x1 lanes (Realtek RTL8111G for LAN1&2) that offer bandwidth of up to 500 MB/sec, eliminat- ing the bottleneck of network data flow and incorporating Gigabit Ethernet at 1000 Mbps.

  • Page 81: Windows 7/8.1 Driver Setup

    Windows 7/8.1 Driver Setup Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. Select the LAN folder then navigate to the directory for your OS. AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 82 AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 83 Appendix Programming the Watchdog Timer...

  • Page 84: Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer

    Programming the Watchdog Timer The AIMB-225's watchdog timer can be used to monitor system software operation 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 85 Unlock NCT6106 D Select register of watchdog timer Enable the function of the watchdog timer Use the function of the watchdog timer Lock NCT6106D AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 86 Bit 5: Write 1 to generate a timeout signal immedi- ately and automatically return to 0. [default=0] Bit 4: Read status of watchdog timer, 1 means timer is “timeout”. AA (hex) ----- Write this address to I/O port 2E (hex) to lock the watchdog timer 2. AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Example Program

    Inc dx Mov al,10 Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Lock NCT6106D Mov al,0aah Out dx,al Enable watchdog timer and set 5 minutes as timeout interval ;----------------------------------------------------------- Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock NCT6106D Mov al,87h Out dx,al Out dx,al AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 88 Enable watchdog timer to be reset by mouse ;----------------------------------------------------------- Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock NCT6106D 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 ;----------------------------------------------------------- AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 89 Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer Mov al,30h Out dx,al Inc dx Mov al,01h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Enable watchdog timer to be strobed reset by keyboard Mov al,0f7h Out dx,al Inc dx In al,dx Or al,40h Out dx,al AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 90 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 NCT6106D Mov al,0aah Out dx,al AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 91: Appendix B I/O Pin Assignments

    Appendix I/O Pin Assignments...

  • Page 92: Usb Header (Usb56, Usb78)

    USB_CM_P5 DVI-I Connector (DVI-I) Table B.2: DVI-I Connector (DVI_D1) Signal Signal TMDS2- TMDS2+ TMDS_2/4_Shield TMDS4- TMDS4+ DDC_CLK DDC_DATA VSYNC TMDS1- TMDS_1/3_Shield TMDS3- TMDS3+ HOTPLUG_DETECT TMDS0- TMDS0+ TMDS_0/5_Shield TMDS5- TMDS5+ TMDSCLK_Shield TMDSCLK+ TMDSCLK- GREEN BLUE HSYNC AGND_1 AGND_2 AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 93: Interface (Com2345)

    Table B.3: RS-232 Interface (COM2345) Signal Signal COM2_DCD# COM2_DSR# COM2_SIN COM2_RTS# COM2_SOUT COM2_CTS# COM2_DTR# COM2_RI# COM3_DCD# COM3_DSR# COM3_SIN COM3_RTS# COM3_SOUT COM3_CTS# COM3_DTR# COM3_RI# COM4_DCD# COM4_DSR# COM4_SIN COM4_RTS# COM4_SOUT COM4_CTS# COM4_DTR# COM4_RI# COM5_DCD# COM5_DSR# COM5_SIN COM5_RTS# COM5_SOUT COM5_CTS# COM5_DTR# COM5_RI_V# AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 94: Spi Flash Connector (Spi_Cn1)

    Table B.4: CN4: SPI Fresh Card Pin Connector Signal Signal +3.3VSB_SPI SPI_CS#_CON SPI_CLK_CON SPI_DI_CON SPI_DO_CON CPU Fan Power Connector (CPUFAN1) Table B.5: CPU Fan Power Connector (CPUFAN1) Signal FEEDBACK System Fan Power Connector (SYSFAN1) Table B.6: System Fan Power Connector (SYSFAN1) Signal FEEDBACK AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 95: Power Led & Keyboard Lock Connector (Jfp3)

    The single board computer has its own buzzer. You can also connect it to the external speaker on your computer chassis. Table B.8: Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker (JFP1+JFP2) Signal HDDLED+ Power Button+ HDDLED- Power Button- SPK_P3 SMB_DATA System Reset+ SPK_P4 SMB_CLK System Reset AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 96: Usb & Lan Connector (Usb12, Usb34, Lan1_1)

    USB-0_B USB+0_B GND_1 VCC_USB1 USB-1_B USB+1_B GND_2 PTH_1 PTH_2 PTH_3 PTH_4 Table B.11: Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Port Signal Signal VCC_USB0 USB-0_B USB+0_B GND_1 VCC_USB1 USB-1_B USB+1_B GND_2 PTH_1 PTH_2 PTH_3 PTH_4 B.10 Line Out Connector (AUDIO1) AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 97: Serial Ata Connector (Sata1, Sata2)

    SATA_0RX- SATA_0RX+ B.12 AT/ATX Mode (PSON1) Table B.13: AT/ATX Mode (PSON1) Signal Signal VCCAT PANSWIN# VCCATX B.13 GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1) Table B.14: GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1) Signal Signal GPIO0 GPIO4 GPIO1 GPIO5 GPIO2 GPIO6 GPIO3 GPIO7 AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 98: Lvds Connector (Lvds1)

    LVDS Connector (LVDS1) Table B.15: LVDS1 Connector Signal Signal VDD_LVDS VDD_LVDS LVDS_DET# VDD_LVDS VDD_LVDS LVDS_L0_N LVDS_U0_N LVDS_L0_P LVDS_U0_P LVDS_L1_N LVDS_U1_N LVDS_L1_P LVDS_U1_P LVDS_L2_N LVDS_U2_N LVDS_L2_P LVDS_U2_P LVDS_CLKL_N LVDS_CLKU_N LVDS_CLKL_P LVDS_CLKU_P LVDS_CH7511_DDC_CLK 32 LVDS_CH7511_DDC_DATA LVDS_L3_N LVDS_U3_N LVDS_L3_P LVDS_U3_P LVDS_BL_EN VCON AIMB-225 User Manual...

  • Page 99: Lvds Inverter (Inv1)

    Table B.16: LVDS Inverter (INV1) Signal +12V BL_EN_EDP BL_ADJ B.16 eDP Inverter (INV2) Table B.17: eDP Inverter (INV2) Signal +12V BL_EN_EDP BL_ADJ B.17 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) Table B.18: ATX 12 V connector (ATX12V1) Signal Signal +12V +12V AIMB-225 User Manual...
  • Page 100 B.18 Low Pin Count Interface Header (LPC1) Table B.19: Low Pin Count Interface Header (LPC1) Signal CLOCK LPC_AD1 RESET# LPC_AD0 LPC_FRAME# +3.3V LPC_AD3 LPC_AD2 LPC1_SMB_CLK LPC_SERIRQ LPC1_SMB_DAT +5VA AIMB-225 User Manual...
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