Intel MB899 User Manual
Intel MB899 User Manual

Intel MB899 User Manual

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MB899
Intel
Core
Duo/Solo 945GM
®
TM
Mini-ITX Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 MB899 Intel Core Duo/Solo 945GM ® Mini-ITX Motherboard USER’S MANUAL Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 Award is a registered trademark of Award Software International, Inc. PS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Intel and Intel® Core Duo and Intel® Core Solo processors are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Memory... 7 Setting the Jumpers... 8 Connectors on MB899... 11 BIOS Setup Drivers Installation Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility... 52 VGA Drivers Installation... 54 AC97 Codec Audio Driver Installation ... 56 LAN Drivers Installation ... 57 Appendix ... 59 A.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT NOTE: When the system boots without the CRT being connected, there will be no image on screen when you insert the CRT/VGA cable. To show the image on screen, the hotkey must be pressed (CTRL-ALT-F1). THE MB899 MINI ITX MOTHERBOARD MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The integrated powerful 3D graphics engine, based on Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel® GMA 950) architecture, operates at core speeds of up to 400 MHz. It features a low-power design, is validated with the Intel® Core Duo and Intel® Core Solo processors on 65nm process. With dual channel DDR2 667MHz two DIMM socket on board, the board supports up to 4GB of DDR2 system memory.
  • Page 6: Checklist

    INTRODUCTION Checklist Your MB899 package should include the items listed below. The MB899 Mini-ITX motherboard This User’s Manual 1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility Cable kit (IDE, Serial port, Serial ATA) MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 7: Mb899 Specifications

    LVDS LCD Panel 945GM built-in, supports 18+18 bits, single or dual channel LVDS 1. ICH7M built-in 10/100BT MAC + Intel 82562ET PHY 2. Marvell 88E8053 PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller x1 ICH7M built-in USB 2.0 host controller, support 6 ports...
  • Page 8: Board Dimensions

    INTRODUCTION Board Dimensions MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 9: Installations

    Installations This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and connectors on the MB899 in order to set up a workable system. The topics covered are: Installing the CPU ... 6 Installing the Memory ... 7 Setting the Jumpers ... 8 Connectors on MB899 ...
  • Page 10: Installing The Cpu

    INSTALLATIONS Installing the CPU The MB899 board supports a Socket 478MT processor socket for Intel® Core Duo and Intel® Core The processor socket comes with a screw to secure the processor. As shown in the left picture below, loosen the screw first before inserting the processor.
  • Page 11: Installing The Memory

    Installing the Memory The MB899 board supports two DDR2 memory socket for a maximum total memory of 4GB in DDR2 memory type. Installing and Removing Memory Modules To install the DDR2 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 12: Setting The Jumpers

    INSTALLATIONS Setting the Jumpers Jumpers are used on MB899 to select various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following lists the connectors on MB899 and their respective functions.
  • Page 13 Jumper Locations on MB899 Jumpers on MB899...Page JP2: CPU FSB Selection... 10 JP5: LCD Panel Power Selection... 10 JP6: 1394 EPROM Write Selection... 10 JP7: Clear CMOS Setting ... 10 JP8: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection... 10 MB899 User’ s Manual INSTALLATIONS...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATIONS JP2: CPU FSB Selection(reserved) JP5: LCD Panel Power Selection JP6: 1394 EPROM Write Selection JP7: Clear CMOS Setting JP8: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection MB899 User’ s Manual CPU FSB 533MHz 667MHz LCD Panel Power 3.3V 1394 EPROM For EPROM Write...
  • Page 15: Connectors On Mb899

    Connectors on MB899 The connectors on MB899 allows you to connect external devices such as keyboard, floppy disk drives, hard disk drives, printers, etc. The following table lists the connectors on MB899 and their respective functions. CN1: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors ... 13 CN2, CN3: COM1 and VGA Connector ...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATIONS Connector Locations on MB899 MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 17: Cn1: Ps/2 Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse Connectors

    Keyboard Keyboard data N.C. Keyboard clock N.C. CN2, CN3: COM1 and VGA Connector Signal Name [[[[ Signal Name MB899 User’ s Manual PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Signal Name Mouse data Mouse clock Pin # Pin # Signal Name Pin #...
  • Page 18: Cn4: 10/100 Rj-45 And Usb1/2 Ports

    FAN1 is a 3-pin header for system fans. The fan must be a 12V (500mA). FAN2: CPU Fan Power Connector FAN2 is a 3-pin header for the CPU fan. The fan must be a 12V fan. MB899 User’ s Manual Pin # Signal Name...
  • Page 19: Ide1: Ide Connector

    Address 0 Chip select 0 Activity FDD1: Floppy Drive Connector FDD1is a slim 26-pin connector and will support up to 2.88MB FDD. Signal Name DINST MB899 User’ s Manual INSTALLATIONS Pin # Pin # Signal Name Ground Host data 8...
  • Page 20: J14: Atx Power Supply Connector

    -12V Ground PS-ON Ground Ground Ground J1: IrDA Connector J2: Digital I/O Signal Name OUT3 OUT2 MB899 User’ s Manual Pin # Pin # Signal Name Pin # Signal Name No connect Ir RX Ground Ir TX Signal Name OUT1 OUT0 3.3V...
  • Page 21: J3: System Function Connector

    Switch” on the system that connects to the power switch on the case. When pressed, the power switch will force the system to power on. When pressed again, it will force the system to power off. MB899 User’ s Manual Reset Switch ATX Power On Switch Power LED...
  • Page 22: J4: Tv-Out (S-Video & Composite) Connector

    Pb : Component Chrominance (Pb) analog signal SL : S-Video Luminance analog signal Y : Component Luminance (Y) analog signal SC : S-Video Chrominance analog signal Pr : Component Chrominance (Pr) analog signal MB899 User’ s Manual Pin # SL/Y SC/Pr CVBS/Pb...
  • Page 23: J6: Usb5/6 Port Pin Header

    J8: Wake On LAN Connector J8 is a 3-pin header for the Wake On LAN function. Wake On LAN will function properly only with an ATX power supply with 5VSB that has 200mA. MB899 User’ s Manual INSTALLATIONS Signal Name Ground...
  • Page 24: J9, J10: Lvds Connectors (1St Channel, 2Nd Channel)

    Backlight Enable J13: Mini PCI Connector U36: Mini PCI- E(x1) Connector (bottom side) J15: Speaker Connector The J15 connector supports 2W/8ohm stereo audio power amplifier. Pin # MB899 User’ s Manual Pin # Pin # Signal Name Signal Name +12V...
  • Page 25: J16: 1394 Connector

    2-4 must be removed. J18: PCI-E(x1) Slot J19: CD-In Pin Header Pin # J20: Compact Flash Connector PCI1: PCI Slot (supports 2 Master) MB899 User’ s Manual Signal Name TPB+ TPB- Signal Name Rear Audio L Front Audio L...
  • Page 26: Con1: Sdvo Port Connector

    SDVOC_Blue+ SDVOC_Green+ SDVOC_Red+ SDVO TVClkIn+ SDVOB Int+ SDVO CtrlData SDVOB Clk+ SDVOB Blue+ SDVOB Green+ SDVOB Red+ SDVO Stall+ MB899 User’ s Manual Pin # Pin # Signal Name SDVOC_CLK- SDVOC_Blue- SDVOC_Green- SDVOC_Red- SDVO TVClkIn- SDVOB Int- SDVO CtrlClk SDVOB Clk-...
  • Page 27: Headers And Connectors On Mb899 Daughter Cards

    Headers and Connectors on MB899 Daughter Cards ID390 – JP4 LCD Panel Power Selection ID390 – J1 LCD Backlight Setting Pin # Backlight Enable ID390 – J3 and J2 1 Signal Name TX0- Ground TX1- 5V/3.3V TX3- TX2- Ground TXC- 5V/3.3V...
  • Page 28 INSTALLATIONS ID390C – J4 VGA Connector [[[[ Signal Name MB899 User’ s Manual Pin # Pin # Signal Name Ground N.C. HSYNC VSYNC N.C. GREEN BLUE N.C. Ground Ground Ground Ground...
  • Page 29 Windows, then the second DVI output (via J2) will function. ID391D and ID391 are different since the latter (ID391) has video output via J2. The pin assignments of J1 and J2 are the same. MB899 User’ s Manual Pin # Pin #...
  • Page 30 INSTALLATIONS This page is intentionally left blank. MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 31: Bios Setup

    PNP/PCI Configurations... 46 PC Health Status ... 47 Frequency/Voltage Control... 48 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 49 Load Optimized Defaults... 49 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 49 Save & Exit Setup... 49 Exit Without Saving... 49 MB899 User’ s Manual BIOS SETUP...
  • Page 32: Bios Introduction

    BIOS Introduction The Award BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) installed in your computer system’s ROM supports Intel processors. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for a standard device such as disk drives, serial ports and parallel ports. It also adds virus and password protection as well as special support for detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system.
  • Page 33 Award and your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Changing the defaults could cause the system to become unstable and crash in some cases. MB899 User’ s Manual BIOS SETUP Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 34: Standard Cmos Setup

    Day : Sun to Sat Month : 1 to 12 Date : 1 to 31 Year : 1999 to 2099 MB899 User’ s Manual Standard CMOS Features Wed, Apr 28, 2004 00 : 00 : 00 None None None None 1.44M, 3.5 in.
  • Page 35 These fields identify the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. The available specifications are: 360KB 1.2MB 5.25 in. 5.25 in. MB899 User’ s Manual Number of cylinders Number of read/write heads Write precompensation Landing zone Number of sectors (HD <...
  • Page 36 No errors All errors All, But Keyboard All, But Diskette All, But Disk/Key MB899 User’ s Manual For EGA, VGA, SEGA, SVGA or PGA monitor adapters. (default) Power up in 40 column mode. Power up in 80 column mode. For Hercules or MDA adapters.
  • Page 37: Advanced Bios Features

    When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster access by the CPU. These allow you to enable (speed up memory access) or disable the cache function. MB899 User’ s Manual Advanced BIOS Features Press Enter...
  • Page 38 When enabled, you can set the two typematic controls listed next. By default, this field is set to Disabled. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) When the typematic rate is enabled, the system registers repeated keystrokes speeds. Settings are from 6 to 30 characters per second. MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 39 If you set this feature to Disabled, the BIOS will not report the missing floppy drive to Win95/98. Small Logo (EPA) Show The EPA logo appears at the right side of the monitor screen when the system is boot up. The default setting is Enabled. MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 40: Advanced Chipset Features

    This option allows you to insert a delay between the RAS (Row Address Strobe) and CAS (Column Address Strobe) signals. This delay occurs when the SDRAM is written to, read from or refreshed. Reducing the delay improves the performance of the SDRAM. MB899 User’ s Manual Advanced Chipset Features By SPD 533MHZ...
  • Page 41 Remarks: Set to LVDS for ID390, Set to CRT to ID390C, Set to DVI for ID391/ID392/ID391D/ID392D SDVO LVDS Protocol: 1Ch SPWG, 24bit SDVO Panel Number: 1024x768 Boot Display: Auto Panel Scaling: Auto Panel Number: 1024x768 18 bit SC MB899 User’ s Manual BIOS SETUP...
  • Page 42 18bit SC 1400x1050 18bit DC 1600x1200 18bit DC Onboard PCI-E LAN By default, this setting is enabled. LAN PXE Option ROM By default, this setting is disabled. Other selections include ICH6 Integrated LAN and Marvell PCI-E LAN. MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    PATA IDE Mode SATA port Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support AC97 Audio Select MB899 User’ s Manual Integrated Peripherals Press Enter Press Enter Menu Level > Press Enter OnChip IDE Device...
  • Page 44: Ide Hdd Block Mode

    IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA These fields allow your system to improve disk I/O throughput to 33Mb/sec with the Ultra DMA/33 feature. The options are Auto and Disabled. MB899 User’ s Manual SuperIO Device BUTTON ONLY Enter Ctrl-F1 Enabled Menu Level >...
  • Page 45 If you install an add-in FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field. This option allows you to select the onboard FDD port. MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 46 This field determines the UART 2 mode in your computer. The default value is Normal. Other options include IrDA and ASKIR. PWRON After PWR-Fail This field sets the system power status whether on or off when power returns to the system from a power failure situation. MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 47: Power Management Setup

    This field allows you to select the type of power saving management modes. There are four selections for Power Management. Min. Power Saving Max. Power Saving User Define MB899 User’ s Manual Power Management Setup Enabled S1(POS) Auto Menu Level >...
  • Page 48 Power On by Ring This field enables or disables the power on of the system through the modem connected to the serial port or LAN. MB899 User’ s Manual Default setting, blank the screen and turn off vertical and horizontal scanning.
  • Page 49 When an I/O device wants to gain the attention of the operating system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur. When the operating system is ready to respond to the request, it interrupts itself and performs the service. MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 50: Init Display First

    MPEG ISA/VESA VGA card. When this field is disabled, a PCI/VGA cannot work with an MPEG ISA/VESA card. Maximum Payload Size The default setting of the PCI Express Maximum Payload Size is 4096. MB899 User’ s Manual PnP/PCI Configurations PCI Slot Disabled...
  • Page 51: Pc Health Status

    This field enables or disables the smart fan feature. At a certain temperature, the fan starts turning. Once the temperature drops to a certain level, it stops turning again. Smart Fan Tolerance Value The default value is 5. MB899 User’ s Manual PC Health Status Disabled Disabled Menu Level >...
  • Page 52: Frequency/Voltage Control

    This field enables or disables the auto detection of the PCI clock. Spread Spectrum Modulated This field sets the value of the spread spectrum. The default setting is Disabled. This field is for CE testing use only MB899 User’ s Manual Frequency/Voltage Control Disabled Disabled Menu Level >...
  • Page 53: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Select this option to exit the Setup utility without saving the changes you have made in this session. Typing “Y” will quit the Setup utility without saving the modifications. Typing “N” will return you to Setup utility. MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 54 BIOS SETUP This page is intentionally left blank. MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 55: Drivers Installation

    AC97 Codec Audio Driver Installation ... 56 LAN Drivers Installation... 57 IMPORTANT NOTE: After installing your Windows operating system (Windows 2000/ XP), you must install first the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility before proceeding with the drivers installation. MB899 User’ s Manual DRIVERS INSTALLATION...
  • Page 56: Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

    Plug & Play INF support for Intel chipset components. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation under Windows 2000/XP. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel Chipsets and then Intel(R) I945GMChipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility.
  • Page 57 6. The Setup process is now complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. When the computer has restarted, the system will be able to find some devices. Restart your computer when prompted. MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 58: Vga Drivers Installation

    VGA Drivers Installation To install the VGA drivers, follow the steps below to proceed with the installation. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the motherboard. Click Intel Chipsets and then Intel(R) I945GMChipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) I945GMChipset Family Graphics Driver.
  • Page 59 When you have restarted the computer, your computer screen will be blank. At this point, press CTRL-ALT-F1 simultaneously, if you are using CRT monitor. If you are using LVDS LCD panel, press CTRL-ALT-F3. If you are using DVI monitor, press CTRL-ALT-F4. MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 60: Ac97 Codec Audio Driver Installation

    AC97 Codec Audio Driver Installation Follow the steps below to install the Realtek AC97 Codec Audio Drivers. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the motherboard. Click Intel Chipsets and then Intel(R) I945GMChipset Drivers. 2. Click Realtek AC'97 Codec Audio Driver.
  • Page 61: Lan Drivers Installation

    DRIVERS INSTALLATION LAN Drivers Installation Follow the steps below to complete the installation of the Intel PRO LAN drivers. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the motherboard. Click Intel Chipsets and then Intel(R) I945GMChipset Drivers, then Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Drivers.
  • Page 62: Driver Installation

    3. Click Next to agree with the license agreement. 4. Click Next when the Readme Information screen appears to proceed with the drives installation process. 5. When the Installation is complete, click Finish for the changes to take effect. MB899 User’ s Manual...
  • Page 63: Appendix

    378h - 3FFh 360 - 36F 3B0 - 3BF 3C0 - 3CF 3D0 - 3DF 3F0h - 3F7h 3F8h - 3FFh MB899 User’ s Manual Device Description DMA Controller #1 Interrupt Controller #1 Timer Keyboard Controller Real Time Clock, NMI...
  • Page 64: Interrupt Request Lines (Irq)

    IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ6 IRQ7 IRQ8 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 MB899 User’ s Manual Function System Timer Output Keyboard Interrupt Cascade Serial Port #2 Serial Port #1 Reserved Floppy Disk Controller Parallel Port #1 Real Time Clock Reserved...
  • Page 65: Watchdog Timer Configuration

    Parameter incorrect!!\n"); return 1; if (Init_W627EHF() == 0) printf(" Winbond 83627HF is not detected, program abort.\n"); return 1; bTime = strtol (argv[1], endptr, 10); printf("System will reset after %d seconds\n", bTime); EnableWDT(bTime); return 0; //=========================================================================== MB899 User’ s Manual APPENDIX...
  • Page 66 Set_W627EHF_Reg( 0xF5, bBuf); Set_W627EHF_Reg( 0xF6, interval); //=========================================================================== void DisableWDT(void) Set_W627EHF_LD(0x08); Set_W627EHF_Reg(0xF6, 0x00); Set_W627EHF_Reg(0x30, 0x00); //=========================================================================== MB899 User’ s Manual //Enable WDTO //switch to logic device 8 //enable timer //count mode is second //set timer //switch to logic device 8 //clear watchdog timer...
  • Page 67 W627EHF_BASE = 0x00; result = W627EHF_BASE; Init_Finish: return (result); //=========================================================================== void Unlock_W627EHF (void) outportb(W627EHF_INDEX_PORT, W627EHF_UNLOCK); outportb(W627EHF_INDEX_PORT, W627EHF_UNLOCK); //=========================================================================== void Lock_W627EHF (void) outportb(W627EHF_INDEX_PORT, W627EHF_LOCK); //=========================================================================== void Set_W627EHF_LD( unsigned char LD) Unlock_W627EHF(); outportb(W627EHF_INDEX_PORT, W627EHF_REG_LD); outportb(W627EHF_DATA_PORT, LD); Lock_W627EHF(); MB899 User’ s Manual APPENDIX...
  • Page 68 #define W627EHF_DATA_PORT //=========================================================================== #define W627EHF_REG_LD //=========================================================================== #define W627EHF_UNLOCK #define W627EHF_LOCK //=========================================================================== unsigned int Init_W627EHF(void); void Set_W627EHF_LD( unsigned char); void Set_W627EHF_Reg( unsigned char, unsigned char); unsigned char Get_W627EHF_Reg( unsigned char); //=========================================================================== #endif //__W627EHF_H MB899 User’ s Manual (W627EHF_BASE) (W627EHF_BASE+1) 0x07 0x87 0xAA...

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