3,5” low power single-board computer with nxp i.mx 8m dual/quad cortex-a53 arm processor (54 pages)
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Manual ADVANTECH AIMB-229 Mini-ITX Motherboard with AMD® Ryzen V2000 Embedded Processor The information contained in this document has been carefully researched and is, to the best of our knowledge, accurate. However, we assume no liability for any product failures or damages, immediate or consequential, resulting from the use of the information provided herein.
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User Manual AIMB-229 AMD V2000-series Quad Core Mini-ITX with 2 x HDMI, 2 x DP (Type-C), 8 x USB, 6 x COM, and 12V DC-in...
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Copyright The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2022 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice.
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A Message to the Customer Advantech Customer Services Every Advantech product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial environ- ments. Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for the laboratory or fac- tory 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.
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Initial Inspection Before installing the motherboard, ensure that the following items are included with the product: 1 x AIMB-229 AMD V2000-series Quad Core Mini-ITX motherboard 1 x SATA HDD cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Serial port cable (1-to-1) ...
Contents Chapter General Information ......1 Introduction ....................2 Features ....................2 Specifications .................... 2 1.3.1 Processor..................2 1.3.2 Expansion ..................2 1.3.3 Memory ..................2 1.3.4 Graphics Interface................. 2 1.3.5 Ethernet Interface ................. 2 1.3.6 SATA Interface................3 1.3.7 Rear I/O ..................3 1.3.8 Internal Connector ................
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2.7.2 Reset (JFP1/RESET)..............20 2.7.3 HDD LED (JFP1/HDDLED) ............20 2.7.4 External Speaker (JFP1/SPEAKER) .......... 20 DC Input Jack and 4-Pin ATX Connector (DCIN1) ......... 21 SATA Signal and Power Connector (SATA1~SATA2/SATA_PWR1~2). 21 2.10 HD Analog Audio Interface (AUDIO1, AUDIO2, FPAUD1) ..... 22 2.11 PCI-E x8 Slot (PCIEX8_1) ..............
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DC-IN Adaptor Connector (DCIN1)............72 HDMI Port Connector (HDMI12) ............. 72 USB31X2_DP2 ..................73 USB31X2_DP3 ..................74 USB34..................... 75 AT/ATX Mode Selection (PSON1) ............75 RJ45(LAN1+LAN2) Connector (LAN12) ..........76 HD Analog Audio Interface Line-Out (AUDIO1) ........76 HD Analog Audio Interface MIC-In (AUDIO2) ......... 77 A.10 Audio Amplifier Output Pin Header (AMP1) ..........
Introduction AIMB-229 is a mini-ITX motherboard based on the AMD Ryzen™ embedded V2000 series processor. Designed with diverse I/O and 4 x display outputs, AIMB-229 is ideal for multi-display applications in digital surveillance, digital signage, electronic gaming machines, and thin client operations. Advantech’s WISE-PaaS/DeviceOn supports remote management software and enhances management efficiency.
1.3.6 SATA Interface Max. Data Transfer Rate: 600 MB/s Channel: 2 x 1.3.7 Rear I/O DP: 2 x Ethernet: 2 x USB: 4 x (2 x USB 2.0, 6 x USB 3.2) Audio: 2 x (1 x Line-Out, 1 x Mic-In) ...
Jumpers and Connectors The AIMB-229 motherboard features a number of jumpers and connectors that enable the integration of external devices, such as hard disk drives and a keyboard, and configuration according to specific applications. The function of each board jumper and connector is listed in the tables below. Later sections in this chapter provide instructions for setting jumpers.
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Table 1.1: Connector/Header List SATA power connector SATA_PWR2 ATX Power supply(5VSB) connector ATX_5VSB1 DDR3L SO-DIMM socket DIMMA1/DIMMB1 BIOS flash pin header BIOS1_CN1 COM2 box header COM2 SPI BIOS socket BIOS1 Dual port USB 2.0 pin header USB56 Serial ATA interface connector SATA1 eDP panel voltage selection JEDP1...
1.4.1 Voltage Selection for LVDS1/EDP1 Connector (JEDP1) Function Jumper Setting Jumper position for +3.3V (default) Jumper position for +5V Jumper position for +12V 1.4.2 CMOS Clear (JCMOS1) Function Jumper Setting Keep CMOS data (default) Clear CMOS data 1.4.3 PWRBTN#/ RESET#/HDD LED/Serial Bus from HW Monitor IC/ Internal Buzzer/External Speaker Header (JFP1) Function Jumper Setting...
1.4.7 COM1_RI# Pin RI#/5V/12V Selection (JSETCOM1_V1) Function Jumper Setting Jumper position for RI# (default) Jumper position for +5V Jumper position for +12V 1.4.8 COM4_RI# Pin RI#/5V/12V Selection (JSETCOM4_V1) Function Jumper Setting Jumper position for RI# (default) Jumper position for +5V Jumper position for +12V AIMB-229 User Manual...
1.4.9 CCTalk Power Voltage 5V/12V Select (JCCT_VCON1) Function Jumper Setting Jumper position for +12V (default) Jumper position for +5V Jumper and Connector Locations Top Layer Overview 13 13 14 14 47 47 19 9 40 40 39 39 23 23 24 24 25 25 36 36...
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Bottom Layer Overview Figure 1.2 Jumper and Connector Locations (Bottom Side) Table 1.3: Connector/Header List Description Part Reference DC-IN adaptor connector DCIN1 HDIM Port connector HDMI12 USB 3.0 Type A and Type C USB31X2_DP2+USB1 USB 3.0 Type A and Type C USB31X2_DP3+USB2 USB 3.1 Type A USB34...
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Table 1.3: Connector/Header List M.2 M Key connector NGFF_M1 PCI-Express x8 slot PCIEX8_1 M.2 E Key connector M2E1 COM1 RI# selection pin header JSETCOM1_V1 LPC bus interface header LPC1 COM1 box header COM1 EDP Backlight inverter power connector INV1 System fan connector SYSFAN1 16-bits General Purpose I/O pin header GPIO1...
Board Diagram Figure 1.3 AIMB-229 Board Diagram Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from the chassis before manual handling this device. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges.
Jumper Settings This section provides instructions on how to configure the motherboard by setting jumpers. The information also includes the motherboards’ default settings and the options for each jumper. 1.8.1 How to Set Jumpers Users can configure the motherboard according to the specific application require- ments by setting the jumpers.
System Memory AIMB-229 is equipped with two sockets for 260-pin SODIMM. These sockets are compatible with 1.2V unbuffered double-data-rate synchronous, low-voltage DRAM (DDR4 SDRAM). DRAM is available in 4, 8, 16, and 32 GB capacities. The socket supports any combination of DIMMs of any size, for a total memory size of 4 to 32 GB.
Introduction Most of the connectors can be accessed from the top of the board during installation. If a number of cards are installed or the chassis is packed, the board may need to be partially removed in order to make all the connections. USB Ports (USB31X2_DP2+USB1/USB31X2_DP3+USB2/USB34/USB56) AIMB-229 provides up to 8 x USB ports (6 x USB 3.1 and 6 x USB 2.0 on the rear...
Serial Ports (COM1 ~ COM6) AIMB-229 supports six serial ports (COM1 and COM6 support RS-232 function, COM2 and COM5 support RS-232/422/485 function via jumper setting, COM3 colay CCTalk, and COM4 colay TTL). These ports can be connected to serial devices, such as a mouse or printer, or a communications network.
CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) This connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less. System Fan Connector (SYSFAN1/2) This connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less. AIMB-229 User Manual...
Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBUS/Speaker Pin Header (JFP1), Power LED, and Keyboard Lock Pin Header (JFP2) There are several headers for monitoring and controlling the AIMB-229. 2.7.1 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1/PWR_SW) If your computer case is equipped with an ATX power supply, connect the power on/ off button on the computer case to JFP1/ PWR_SW for convenient operation.
DC Input Jack and 4-Pin ATX Connector (DCIN1) SATA Signal and Power Connector (SATA1~SATA2/SATA_PWR1~2) AIMB-229 features a high-performance serial ATA III interface (up to 600 MB/s) that supports thin space-saving cables to streamline hard drive cabling. AIMB-229 User Manual...
2.10 HD Analog Audio Interface (AUDIO1, AUDIO2, FPAUD1) The FPAUD1 connector is for a chassis-mounted front-panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 (optional) standard. Connect this connector with the front-panel audio I/O module cable. Note! For motherboards with the optional HD Audio feature, we recommend connecting a high-definition front-panel audio module to this connector to take advantage of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability.
Introduction With the AMI BIOS Setup program, users can modify the BIOS settings and control the device configuration. The Setup program features a number of menus for making changes and turning special features on or off. This chapter describes the basic nav- igation of the AIMB-229 BIOS menus.
3.2.1 Main Menu Press <Del> to enter the AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. The Main menu will appear onscreen. Use the arrow keys to select an item and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. The Main BIOS setup screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured.
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Select the Advanced tab from the BIOS setup menu to enter the Advanced BIOS setup screen. Users can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as CPU Configuration, to access the sub-menu for that item. Display an Advanced BIOS setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow>...
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3.2.2.1 Trusted Computing This item allows users to enable/disable the TPM (TPM 2.0). The TPM (Trusted Plat- form Module) is a secure key generator and key cache management component that enables protected storage of encryption keys and authentication credentials for enhanced security.
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Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] This item allows users to enable/disable BIOS ACPI auto configuration. Enable Hibernation [Enabled] This item allows users to enable/disable the Hibernate (OS/S4 sleep state) func- tion. This option may not be available with certain operating systems. ACPI Sleep State [Auto] ...
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3.2.2.3 NCT6126D Super IO Configuration 3.2.2.4 Super IO Chip [NCT6126D] Serial Port 1 Configuration AIMB-229 User Manual...
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Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: IO = 3F8h; IRQ = 4 – Change Settings [Auto] This item allows users to select the optimal settings for serial port 1. Serial Port 2 Configuration AIMB-229 User Manual...
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Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: IO = 2F8h; IRQ = 3 – Change Setting [Auto] This item allows users to select the optimal settings for serial port 2. Serial Port 3 Configuration AIMB-229 User Manual...
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Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: IO = 3E8h; IRQ = 5 – Change Setting [Auto] This item allows users to select the optimal settings for serial port 3. Serial Port 4 Configuration AIMB-229 User Manual...
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Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: IO = 2E8h; IRQ = 5 – Change Setting [Auto] This item allows users to select the optimal settings for serial port 4. Serial Port 5 Configuration AIMB-229 User Manual...
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Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: IO = 220h; IRQ = 11 – Change Setting [Auto] This item allows users to select the optimal settings for serial port 5. Serial Port 6 Configuration AIMB-229 User Manual...
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Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: IO = 228h; IRQ = 11 – Change Setting [Auto] This item allows users to select the optimal settings for serial port 3. 3.2.2.5 NCT6126D HW Monitor AIMB-229 User Manual...
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Smart Fan Function CPU Fan1 Mode [SMART FAN IV Mode] This item allows users to view the CPU temperature and fan speed (PWM) infor- mation. AIMB-229 User Manual...
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CPU Fan2 Mode [SMART FAN IV Mode] This item allows users to view the CPU temperature and fan speed (PWM) infor- mation. Digital I/O Configuration AIMB-229 User Manual...
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CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] This item allows users to enable/disable the CPU warning temperature function and set the threshold value. When the system reaches the warning tempera- ture, the system will emit an alarm. ACPI Shutdown Temperature [Disabled] This item allows users to enable/disable the ACPI shutdown temperature func- tion and set the threshold value.
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3.2.2.6 S5 RTC Wake Settings This item allows users to enable/disable the system-wake-on-alarm function. Wake System with Fixed Time [Disabled] Note! When enabled, the system will wake at the specified time. AIMB-229 User Manual...
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3.2.2.7 Serial Port Console Redirection Console Redirection [Disabled] This item allows users to enable/disable the console redirect function. AIMB-229 User Manual...
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3.2.2.11 SIO Common Setting Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled] AIMB-229 User Manual...
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3.2.2.12 CSM Configuration Boot Option Filter [UEFI only] Network [UEFI] Storage [UEFI] Video [UEFI] Other PCI Device [UEFI] Note! If your HDD or other boot device is installed in Legacy mode, it may cause blue screen situation. There are 2 ways to solve this. Re-install the OS in UEFI mode.
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Legacy USB Support [Enabled] This item allows users to enable/disable support for legacy USB. The “Auto” option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. XHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled] AIMB-229 User Manual...
USB Hardware Delays and Timeouts This item allows users to configure the USB device transfer and reset timeout and delay settings. Mass Storage Devices [Auto] This item allows users to view USB mass storage device information. Chipset Configuration Settings Select the Chipset tab from the BIOS setup menu to enter the Chipset Setup screen.
3.3.1 South Bridge Configuration AIMB-229 User Manual...
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SB USB Configuration This item allows users to configure the USB settings. SB SATA Configuration This item allows users to configure the SATA settings. SB MSIC Configuration This item allows users to configure miscellaneous settings. AIMB-229 User Manual...
Security Settings Administrator Password This item allows users to set the administrator password. Select this option and press <ENTER> to access the sub-menu. Then input the desired password. User Password This item allows users to set the user password. Select this option and press <ENTER>...
Boot Setting Setup Prompt Timeout This item allows users to set the setup prompt timeout value. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Bootup NumLock State [On] This item allows users to enable/disable the NumLock state on bootup.
Save & Exit Configuration Save Changes and Exit This item allows users to save changes and exit the BIOS. After completing the system configuration, select this option to save changes and exit the BIOS setup menu. 1.Select Exit Save Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The follow- ing message will appear: Save configuration changes and exit now? [Ok] [Can- cel] 2.Select ok or cancel.
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Restore Default This item allows users to restore the system configuration to the default set- tings. Select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. When this option is selected, the BIOS automatically configures all the setup items to the optimal setting. Defaults are designed for maximum system perfor- mance, but may not be ideal for all applications.
Introduction The mission of Advantech Embedded Software Services is to “enhance the user ® ® experience with Advantech platforms and Microsoft Windows embedded technol- ® ogy”. Windows embedded software products are enabled on Advantech platforms to support the embedded computing community. This frees customers from the has- sle of dealing with multiple vendors (hardware suppliers, system integrators, embed- ded OS distributors).
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4.2.1.2 Display Brightness Control The Brightness Control API allows developers to access embedded devices and easily control brightness. Backlight The Backlight API allows developers to control the screen backlight (on/off) in embedded devices. 4.2.1.3 Monitor Watchdog A watchdog timer (WDT) is a device that performs a specific operation after a certain period of time if something goes wrong and the system does not recover on its own.
4.2.2 Software Utility BIOS Flash The BIOS Flash utility allows customers to update the flash ROM BIOS version, or back up the current BIOS set- tings by copying the data from the flash chip to a file. The BIOS flash utility also provides a command line and API for rapid imple- mentation in customized applications.
Before Beginning To ensure problem-free installation of the enhanced display drivers and utility soft- ware, read the instructions in this chapter carefully. The drivers for AIMB-229 can be downloaded from the Advantech website. Updates are provided via Microsoft service packs. Introduction The AMD Chipset Software Installation (CSI) utility installs the Windows INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured.
Introduction AIMB-229 features dual Gigabit Ethernet LANs via dedicated PCI Express x1 lanes (Realtek RTL8111H for LAN1&2) that offer bandwidth of up to 500 MB/sec, eliminat- ing network bottlenecks and incorporating Gigabit Ethernet at 1000 Mbps. Features Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps transceiver ...
DC-IN Adaptor Connector (DCIN1) Signal Signal HDMI Port Connector (HDMI12) Signal Signal Port A_TMDS Data2+ Port A_TMDS Data2 Shield Port A_TMDS Data2- Port A_TMDS Data1+ Port A_TMDS Data1 Shield Port A_TMDS Data1- Port A_TMDS Data0+ Port A_TMDS Data0 Shield Port A_TMDS Data0- Port A_TMDS Clock+ Port A_TMDS TMDS Clock Shield Port A_TMDS Clock-...
Port B_TMDS Data0- Port B_TMDS Clock+ Port B_TMDS TMDS Clock Shield Port B_TMDS Clock- Port B_CEC Port B_Reserved Port B_SCL Port B_SDA Port B_DDC/CEC Ground Port B_+5V Power Port B_Hot Plug Detect USB31X2_DP2 Signal Signal SSTXP1_1 SSTXP2_2 SSTXN1_1 SSTXN2_2 VBUS VBUS SBU1 SBU2...
HD Analog Audio Interface MIC-In (AUDIO2) Signal MIC-L MIC-L MIC-JD A.10 Audio Amplifier Output Pin Header (AMP1) Signal AMP OUT - R+ AMP OUT - R- AMP OUT - L- AMP OUT - L+ AIMB-229 User Manual...
A.11 Front Panel Audio Header (FPAUD1) Signal Signal MIC IN - L MIC IN - R FPAUD_DETECT# LINE OUT - R SENSE R1 SENSE LINE OUT - L SENSE R2 A.12 CMOS Battery Wafer Box (BAT1) Signal A.13 Serial ATA Interface Connector #2 (SATA2) Signal AIMB-229 User Manual...
A.18 USB 2.0 Front-Panel Header (USB56) Signal Signal VBUS VBUS A.19 CPU Fan #1 Connector (CPUFAN1) Signal CPU fan VCC CPU fan speed CPU fan PWM AIMB-229 User Manual...
A.25 COM4 RI Selection Pin Header (JSETCOM4_V1) Signal Signal RI# [6] Advantech defined Advantech defined +12V Advantech defined A.26 CCTALK Voltage Selection Pin Header (JCCT_VCON1) Signal +12V Advantech defined AIMB-229 User Manual...
A.31 Serial ATA Power Connector #1 (SATA_PWR1) Signal +12V A.32 Serial ATA Power Connector #2 (SATA_PWR2) Signal +12V A.33 DDR4 SODIMM Socket CH-A (DIMMA1) Please see JEDEC STANDARD. A.34 DDR4 SODIMM Socket CH-B (DIMMB1) Please see JEDEC STANDARD. AIMB-229 User Manual...
A.35 Power LED & Keyboard Lock Pin Header (JFP2) Signal Power LED Power LED A.36 Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Beep (JWDT1+JOBS1) Signal RESET# SIO BEEP BEEP A.37 Case Open Connector (JCASE2) Signal Case Open AIMB-229 User Manual...
A.38 PWRBTN#/RESET#/HDD LED/Serial Bus From HW Monitor IC/Internal Buzzer/External Speaker Header (JFP1) Signal Signal HDD LED+ PWRBTN+ SPK_P2 HDD LED- PWRBTN- SPK_P3 SMB_DATA RESET+ SPK_P4 SMB_CLK RESET- A.39 System Fan #2 Connector (SYSFAN2) Signal SYSTEM FAN VCC SYSTEM FAN SPEED SYSTEM FAN PWM A.40 System Fan #1 Connector (SYSFAN1)
A.41 SPI Pin Header (BIOS1_CN1) Signal Signal +1.8V MISO SCLK MOSI A.42 SPI BIOS Flash Socket (BIOS1) Signal Signal MOSI MISO SCLK HOLD# +3.3V A.43 VDD Select for LVDS1 Panel (JEDP1) Signal Signal +12V +3.3V AIMB-229 User Manual...
A.46 CMOS Clear (JCMOS1) Function Jumper Setting Normal (default) Clear CMOS data A.47 COM1_RI# Pin Selection (JSETCOM1_V1) Function Jumper Setting Jumper position for RI# (default) Jumper position for +5V Jumper position for +12V AIMB-229 User Manual...
A.48 COM4_RI# Pin Selection (JSETCOM4_V1) Function Jumper Setting Jumper position for RI# (default) Jumper position for +5V Jumper position for +12V A.49 CCTALK Selection Pin Header (JCCT_VCON1) Function Jumper Setting CCTALK 12V (default) CCTALK 5V AIMB-229 User Manual...
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