LE-37C User’s Manual Packing List: Please check the package content before you starting using the board. Hardware: LE-37C 3.5 inch Miniboard x 1 (include Cooler Fan) Cable Kit: SATA Cable x 1 DC Power Cable x 1 (OALSATA3-L)/ (1040529) (OALDC-A)/ (1040433) CRT cable without bracket x 1 (OALVGA-SNB-7)/ (1040557) USB2.0 Cable x 1...
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LE-37C User’s Manual Chapter 1 <Introduction> 1.1 <Product Overview> LE-37C the 4 Generation Intel of the 3.5 inch miniboard, supports 4 Generation Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Celeron Mobile Processor and features Intel DH82QM87 chipset, integrated HD Graphics, DDR3L memory, REALTEK High Definition Audio, Serial ATA with AHCI and RAID function for a system and Intel Gigabit LAN.
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Processor, CRT, LVDS, DVI, DisplayPort, LAN, LPC, SATA3, USB2.0, USB3.0, HD Audio, SMBUS, SIM, GPIO, IrDA, DC-Out, PS/2, PCIe mini card, mSATA, CFAST. The specifications may be different as the actual production. For further product information please visit the website at http://www.commell.com.tw...
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LE-37C User’s Manual 1.4 <Block Diagram> Generation Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Celeron Mobile Processor Channel A 1 x LVDS 1 x DisplayPort 1 x 204-pin DDR3L 1 x DVI SO-DIMM 1333/1600 MHz up to 8GB DH82QM87 PCI-E x1 1 x CRT 2 x PCI-E mini card SATA3...
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.2 <Jumper Location & Reference> Jumper Function JRTC CMOS Operating/Clear Setting JVLCD Panel Voltage Setting Power mode select Com1 Voltage Setting (For Pin 9) Com2 Voltage Setting (For Pin 9) CN_COM2 RS-232 RS422 RS485 Setting JCSEL1 JCSEL2 CN_IR IrDA Setting JVUSB USB Voltage Setting...
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.3 <Connector Reference> 2.3.1 <Internal Connectors> Connector Function Remark FCBGA 1364 CPU SO-DIMM 204 -pin DDR3L SO-DIMM slot SATA 1/2 7-pin Serial ATA3 connector DC_IN DC 9~24V input connector DC_OUT 4-pin DC output connector CN_AUDIO 5 x 2-pin audio connector CN_DIO 6 x 2-pin digital I/O connector CN_USB2...
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.4 <Memory and CFAST Setup> 2.4.1 < Memory Setup > The board provide 204-pin DDR3L SO-DIMM to support 1333/1600MHz up to 8GB. Support Non-ECC, unbuffered memory only SO-DIMM...
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.4.2 < CFAST Setup > The board provide one CFAST slot which supports SATA3 interface. (Only for SATA3) The CFAST has the same size with CF card, but it shows higher efficiency and stability to transmit SATA signal. CFAST plug closeup Installing the CFAST in the back of the board.
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.5 <CMOS & ATX Setup> The board’s data of CMOS can be setting in BIOS. If the board refuses to boot due to inappropriate CMOS settings, here is how to proceed to clear (reset) the CMOS to its default values.
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.6 <Serial ATA Interface> LE-37C has Two Serial ATA 3 interfaces with RAID function, the transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3 can be up to 600MB/s. Please go to http://www.serialata.org/ for more about Serial ATA technology information. The main features on Intel® QM87 PCH are listed below: 1.
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.7 <Ethernet Interface> The board integrates with one Intel® I217-LM controllers, The Intel Gigabit Ethernet supports triple speed of 10/100/1000Base-T, with IEEE802.3 compliance. I217-LM Onboard Intel® I217-LM GbE controller support Intel® AMT 9.0 feature on primary LAN port.
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.8 <Onboard Display Interface> Based on Intel CPU with built-in HD Graphic, the board provides one DVI Haswell Bridge and DisplayPort on the external I/O port, one 40-pin LVDS interface with 5-pin LCD backlight inverter connector and internal 16-pin CRT interface. The board provides triple display function with clone mode and extended desktop mode for DVI, DisplayPort, CRT and LVDS.
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.8.2 <Internal Display> The board provides one 16-pin CRT and 40-pin LVDS connector for 24-bit single/dual channel panels, the LVDS supports up to 2048 x 1536 (UXGA) resolution, with one LCD backlight inverter connector and one jumper for panel voltage setting. CN_CRT JVLCD CN_LVDS...
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LE-37C User’s Manual Connector: CN_LVDS Type: onboard 40-pin connector for LVDS connector Connector model: E&T 3950-B40C-00R or similar (HIROSE DF13-40DP-1.25V compatible) Signal Signal LCDVCC LCDVCC ATX0- BTX0- ATX0+ BTX0+ ATX1- BTX1- ATX1+ BTX1+ ATX2- BTX2- ATX2+ BTX2+ ACLK- BTX3- ACLK+ BTX3+ ATX3- BCLK-...
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LE-37C User’s Manual To setup the LCD, you need the component below: A panel with LVDS interfaces. An inverter for panel’s backlight power. A LCD cable and an inverter cable. For the cables, please follow the pin assignment of the connector to make a cable, because every panel has its own pin assignment, so we do not provide a standard cable;...
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LE-37C User’s Manual After setup the devices well, you need to select the LCD panel type in the BIOS. The panel type mapping is list below: BIOS panel type selection form (BIOS Version:1.0) Single / Dual channel Single / Dual channel Output format Output format 640 x 480...
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.9 <Integrated Audio Interface> The board provides the onboard high definition audio with Realtek ALC888 Connector: CN_AUDIO Type: 10-pin (2 x 5) 1.27mm x 2.54mm-pitch header Description Description MIC_L Ground MIC_R Speaker_R MIC Detect SENSE Speaker_L Speaker Detect CN_AUDIO -19-...
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.10 <USB Interface> LE-37C integrates four USB3.0 ports and two USB2.0 ports. The specifications of USB3.0 are listed below: Interface USB3.0 Intel®QM87 Controller Transfer Rate Up to 5Gb/s Voltage The specifications of USB2.0 are list Interface USB2.0 Intel®QM87 Controller Transfer Rate...
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.11 <Serial Port> The board supports one RS232 serial port and one jumper selectable RS232/422/485 serial ports. The jumper JCSEL1 & JCSEL2 can let you configure the communicating modes for COM2. Connector: COM1 Type: 9-pin D-sub male connector on bracket for COM1 Description Description Connector: COM2...
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LE-37C User’s Manual COM1 CN_COM2 JCSEL1 JCSEL2 Jumper: JP1/JP2 (COM1/2) Type: onboard 6-pin header Power Mode JP1/2 Pin 9 with 5V Power Pin 9 with 12V Power Standard COM port Default setting (5-6) -23-...
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.12 <PCIe Mini Card and SIM Interface> The board provides two PCIe mini card slot and a SIM slot. MINI_CARD1 is the first Mini-PCIe slot for long size Mini-PCIe cards. MINI_CARD1 can selectively support mSATA. MINI_CARD1 not support MPX-210D2. MINI_CARD2 is the second Mini-PCIe slot for long size Mini-PCIe cards.
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LE-37C User’s Manual Connector: SIMM Type: 6-pin SIM slot Description Description SIMVCC SIMRST SIMCLK SIMVPP SIMDATA Connector: JMSATA Type: onboard 3-pin header JMSATA Mode Support mSATA for MINI_CARD1 Support PCIe and USB Default setting: 2-3 -25-...
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.12.1 <SIM Setup> Step1. SIM card holder is marked by circle. Slide the cap toward OPEN direction. Step 2. Make sure that the cap is now at the OPEN position. Step 3. Flip the cap up for inserting a SIM card into. -26-...
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LE-37C User’s Manual Step 4. Insert a SIM card as shown in the photo. Be sure that the corner cut is on top and the golden pads are up. Step 5. Now, flip down the cap as shown in the photo. Step 6.
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.13 <GPIO and SMBUS Interface> The board provides a programmable 8-bit digital I/O interface; you can use this general purpose I/O port for system control like POS or KIOSK. Connector: CN_DIO Type: 12-pin (6 x 2) header (pitch = 2.0mm) Description Description Ground...
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.14 <Power Supply and Fan Interface > 2.14.1 <Power Input> The board requires DC input with 4-pin header, the input voltage range is from 9V to 24V, for the input current. Connector: DC_IN Type: 4-pin DC power connector Description Description Ground...
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.14.3 <Fan connector> The board provides one 4-pin fan connectors supporting smart fan for CPU cooler and one 3-pin cooler fan connectors for system. CPUFAN SYSFAN Connector: CPUFAN Type: 4-pin fan wafer connector Description Description Ground +12V Fan Speed Detection Fan Control Connector: SYSFAN...
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LE-37C User’s Manual 2.15 <Switch and Indicator> The JFRNT provides front control panel of the board, such as power button, reset and beeper, etc. Please check well before you connecting the cables on the chassis. Connector: JFRNT Type: onboard 10-pin (2 x 5) 2.54-pitch header Function Signal Signal...
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LE-37C User’s Manual Chapter 3 <System Setup> 3.1 <Audio Configuration> The board integrates Intel® QM87 with REALTEK® ALC888 codec. It can support 2-channel sound under system configuration. Please follow the steps below to setup your sound system. Install REALTEK HD Audio driver. Launch the control panel and click Sound.
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LE-37C User’s Manual 3.2 <Display Properties Setting> Based on Intel QM87 with HD Graphic, the board supports two DACs for display device as different resolution and color bit. Please install the Intel Graphic Driver before you starting setup display devices. 1.
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LE-37C User’s Manual 3. This setup options can let you define each device settings. Click Display Settings to setup the monitor for Resolution and Refresh Rate Click Multiple Displays to setup the triple display mode as same screen -34-...
LE-37C User’s Manual 3.3 <SATA configuration> SATA Mode: This option can let you select whether the Serial ATA hard drives would work under normal IDE mode, AHCI mode or RAID mode. The RAID mode requires more than one HDD before use. -35-...
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LE-37C User’s Manual 3.4 <SATA RAID Configuration> The board integrates Intel® QM87 PCH with RAID function for Serial ATA drives, and supports the configurations below: RAID 0 (Stripping): Two hard drives operating as one drive for optimized data R/W performance. It needs two unused drives to build this operation. RAID 1 (Mirroring): Copies the data from first drive to second drive for data security, and if one drive fails, the system would access the applications to the workable drive.
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LE-37C User’s Manual Chapter 4 <BIOS Setup> The motherboard uses the Phoenix BIOS for the system configuration. The Phoenix BIOS in the single board computer is a customized version of the industrial standard BIOS for IBM PC AT-compatible computers. It supports Intel x86 and compatible CPU architecture based processors and computers.
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LE-37C User’s Manual Appendix A <I/O Port Pin Assignment> A.1 <Serial ATA Port> Connector: SATA1/2 Type: 7-pin wafer connector GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND A.2 <IrDA Port> Connector: CN_IR JCSEL1 must jump to “SIR” Type: 5-pin header for SIR Ports Description IRRX Ground...
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The board is based on Phoenix BIOS and can be updated easily by the BIOS auto flash tool. You can download the tool online at the address below: http://www.phoenix.com/en/home/ http://www.commell.com.tw/Support/Support_SBC.htm File name of the tool is “Fpt.exe”, it’s the utility that can write the data into the BIOS flash ship and update the BIOS.
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LE-37C User’s Manual Appendix C <Programming GPIO’s> The GPIO’can be programmed with the MSDOS debug program using simple IN/OUT commands.The following lines show an example how to do this. GPIO0…..GPIO7 bit0……bit7 -o 2 E 87 ;enter configuration -o 2E 87 -o 2E 07 -o 2F 09 ;enale GPIO function...
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LE-37C User’s Manual Appendix D <Programming Watchdog Timer > The watchdog timer makes the system auto-reset while it stops to work for a period. The integrated watchdog timer can be setup as system reset mode by program. Timeout Value Range - 1 to 255 - Second or Minute Program Sample...
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