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Advantech AIMB-506F-00A2E User Manual

Intel /core i7/i5/i3 /pentium/celeron lga1151 microatx with vga/dvi/dp/edp (lvds), 14 com, dual lan, ddr4, pcie x 16, pcie x 1, pci x 2 and sataiii
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AIMB-506
Intel® /Core™ i7/i5/i3 /Pentium/
Celeron LGA1151 MicroATX with
VGA/DVI/DP/eDP (LVDS), 14
COM, Dual LAN, DDR4, PCIe x
16, PCIe x 1, PCI x 2 and SATAIII

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  • Page 1 User Manual AIMB-506 Intel® /Core™ i7/i5/i3 /Pentium/ Celeron LGA1151 MicroATX with VGA/DVI/DP/eDP (LVDS), 14 COM, Dual LAN, DDR4, PCIe x 16, PCIe x 1, PCI x 2 and SATAIII...
  • Page 2 The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2020 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.
  • 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 Declaration of Conformity FCC Class B This device complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC rules: Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  This device may not cause harmful interference  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig- ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 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 6 Initial Inspection Before you begin installing your motherboard, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped:  1 x AIMB-506 Intel LGA 1151 Core i7/i5/i3 /Pentium/Celeron Micro ATX Mother- board  2 x SATA HDD cable  1 x COM 1 to 2 cable ...
  • Page 7 Contents Chapter General Information ......1 Introduction ....................2 Features ....................2 Specifications .................... 2 1.3.1 System ..................2 1.3.2 Memory ..................2 1.3.3 Input/Output .................. 3 1.3.4 Graphics..................3 1.3.5 Ethernet LAN ................3 1.3.6 Industrial features ................. 3 1.3.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications......
  • Page 8 Front Panel Connectors (JFP1/JFP2)............. 22 2.9.1 ATX Soft Power S........witch (JFP1/PWR_SW)22 2.9.2 Reset (JFP1/RESET)..............22 2.9.3 HDD LED (JFP1/HDDLED) ............22 2.9.4 External Speaker (JFP1/SPEAKER) .......... 22 2.9.5 Power LED and Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP2/PWR_LED & KEY LOCK)................. 23 Table 2.2: ATX Power Supply LED Status (No Support for AT Power) ..............
  • Page 9 Installation ....................86 Windows® 10 Driver Setup (Realtek 8111G).......... 87 Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer..89 Programming the Watchdog Timer ............90 A.1.1 Watchdog Timer Overview............90 A.1.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer ..........90 Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers ........92 A.1.3 Example Program ...............
  • Page 10 B.47 USB2.0 Pin Header (USB1314)............116 B.48 COM Port Pin Header (COM78910) ............. 117 B.49 PCIe x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1)..............118 B.50 PCI Slot (PCI1) ..................119 B.51 PCI Slot (PCI2) ..................121 B.52 COM78910 Setting Pin Header (JSETCOM7)........122 B.53 LVDS/eDP Backlight Inverter Power Header (INV1) ......
  • Page 11 Chapter General Information...
  • Page 12 Introduction AIMB-506 is designed with the Intel H310 for industrial applications that require both high-performance computing and enhanced power management capabilities. The motherboard supports 8th /9th Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 embedded processors up to 8 MB L3 cache and DDR4 2666 MHz up to 64GB, per slot up to 32GB. Multiple I/O connectivity of 14 serial ports, 12 USB 2.0, 8 USB 3.0, dual GbE LAN, and 3 SATA III ports are offered.
  • Page 13 1.3.3 Input/Output  PCIe slot: 1 PCIe x16 expansion slot, 1 PCIe x 1 expansion slot, 2 PCI  Serial port: Fourteen serial ports, COM3 and COM7 are RS-232/422/485 with hardware auto-flow control and the rest are RS-232.  Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector: Two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors are located on the mounting bracket for easy connection to PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
  • Page 14 1.3.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications  Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60° C (32 ~ 140° F, Depending on CPU)  Storage temperature: -40 ~ 85° C (-40 ~ 185° F)  Humidity: 5 ~ 95% non-condensing  Power supply voltage: +3.3 V, +5 V, +12 V, -12 V, 5 Vsb, 12V_4P ...
  • Page 15 Table 1.2: Connectors Label Function LANLED1 Front panel LAN indicator connector COM12 Serial port 1/2 (RS-232) Serial port: COM 3/4/5/6, box header 2 x 20 p COM3/4/5/6 Serial port COM3 support RS232/422/485 Serial port: COM 7/8/9/10, box header 2 x 20 p COM7/8/9/10 Serial port COM7 support RS232/422/485...
  • Page 16 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors...
  • Page 17 AIMB-506 Board Diagram Figure 1.3 AIMB-506 Block Diagram Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges.
  • Page 18 Jumper Settings This section provides instructions on how to configure your motherboard by setting the jumpers. It also includes the motherboards's default settings and your options for each jumper. 1.8.1 How to Set Jumpers You can configure your motherboard to match the needs of your application by set- ting the jumpers.
  • Page 19 1.8.3 JLVDS1: LVDS Panel Voltage 3.3V/ 5V/ 12V selection Table 1.4: JLVDS1: LVDS Panel 3.3 V/5 V/ 12 V Selector Closed Pins Result *JEDP1, 4-6 Jumper for +3.3 V EDP1, 2-4 Jumper for +5 V JEDP1, 3-4 Jumper for +12 V Default Jumper position for +3.3V (Default) Jumper position for +5V...
  • Page 20 1.8.5 JWDT1+JOBS1: Watchdog Timer Output, OBS Alarm Option Table 1.6: JWDT1+JOBS1: Watchdog & Beep Pin Header Pin Name Watchdog Reset# output System Reset input# SIO Warning Beep output SP1 Buzzer Beep input Watchdog Timer Output (2-3) (Default) OBS BEEP (4-5) (Default) Watchdog Timer Disable (1-2) OSB BEEP (4-5) (Default) AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 21 1.8.6 JSETCOM3/7: COM3/7 RS232, RS422, RS485 Selection Table 1.7: COM2 RS232, RS422, RS485 Selection Signal Signal UART_SIN [2] RXD_RS485 UART_SIN [2] RXD_RS422 UART_SIN [2] RXD_RS232 DCDB SOUT [2] COM2_DCD# COM2_SOUT COM2_TXD485- COM2_RXD485+ SIN [B] DTR [B] COM2_SIN COM2_DTR# COM2_TXD485+ COM2_RXD485- RS-232 Mode (Default) (5-6) (7-9) (8-10) (13-15) (14-16) RS-422 Mode...
  • Page 22 1.8.8 JCASEOP_SW1: Case Open Selection Pin Header Table 1.8: JCASEOP_SW1: Case Open Selection Pin Header Closed Pins Result Normal Mode 2-3* Normal Open (Default) Default Normal Close Normal Open (Default) 2-3 closed 1-2 closed 1.8.9 JSETCOM1_V1/JSETCOM2_V2: COM1/COM2_RI# Pin RI# / 5V / 12V Jumper position for RI# (Default) Jumper position for +5V...
  • Page 23 1.11 Cache Memory The AIMB-506 supports a CPU with one of the following built-in full speed L3 caches: 12MB for Intel Core i7-9700E/ i7-9700TE 12MB for Intel Core i7-8700/ i7-8700T 9MB for Intel i5-9500E/ i5-9500TE 9MB for Intel i5-8500/ i5-8500T 6MB for Intel i3-9100E/ i3-9100TE 6MB for Intel i3-8100/ i3-8100T 4MB for Intel Pentium G5400/ G5400T...
  • Page 24 AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 25 Chapter Connecting Peripherals...
  • Page 26 Introduction You can access most of the connectors from the top of the board as it is being installed in the chassis. If you have a number of cards installed or have a packed chassis, you may need to partially remove the card to make all the connections. USB Ports (LAN1_USB12/ LAN2_USB34/ USB5678/ USB9101112/ USB13141516/ USB17181920)
  • Page 27 VGA1/DVI-D Connector (VGA1+DVI 1) Connector AIMB-506 includes VGA1 and DVI interfaces that can drive conventional VGA1 and DVI displays. Pin assignments for COM1 and DVI connectors are detailed in Appen- dix B. AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 28 Serial Ports (COM1~COM14) AIMB-506 supports 14 serial ports. COM12, COM3-6, COM7-10, COM11-14 support RS-232. JSETCOM3/7 is used to select the RS-232/422/485 mode for COM3/7. These ports can connect to serial devices, such as a mouse or a printer, or to a com- munications network.
  • Page 29 Display Ports (DP1) AIMB-506 has one external DP connector to support the Display Port panel. DP max resolution support goes to 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 30 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) 6-pin mini-DIN connectors (KBMS1) support the PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse by a cable P/N 1703060191 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) If a fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 31 System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1/2/3/4) If a fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 32 Front Panel Connectors (JFP1/JFP2) There are several headers for monitoring and controlling AIMB-506 2.9.1 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1/PWR_SW) If your computer case is equipped with an ATX power supply, you should connect the power on/off button on your computer case to (JFP1/ PWR_SW), for convenient power on and off.
  • Page 33 2.9.5 Power LED and Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP2/PWR_LED & KEY LOCK) (JFP2/PWR_LED & KEY LOCK) is a 5-pin connector for the power on LED and Key Lock function. Refer to Appendix B for detailed information on the pin assignments. The Power LED cable should be connected to pin 1-3. The key lock button cable should be connected to pin 4-5.
  • Page 34 2.11 Serial ATA Interface (SATA1 ~ SATA3) AIMB-506 features a high performance Serial ATA III interface (up to 600 MB/s) which eases hard drive cabling with thin, space-saving cables AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 35 2.12 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1) VOLT1 connects to the alarm board on the chassis. These alarm boards give warn- ings if a power supply or fan fails, or if the chassis overheats. AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 36 2.13 ATX Power Connector (EATXPWR1, ATX12V2) This connector are for an ATX Micro-Fit power supply. The plugs from the power sup- ply are designed to fit these connectors in only one direction. Determine the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors mate completely. Note! Please connect the ATX12V2 connector with the PSU ATX 12V 4- pin connector.
  • Page 37 2.14 General Purpose I/O Connector (GPIO1) 2.15 eDP/LVDS Connector (eDP1/LVDS) Note! LVDS is BOM option with eDP. Only G2 and F Sku default with eDP connector. AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 38 2.16 EDP Backlight Inverter(INV1) 2.17 Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 (optional) audio standard. Connect this connector with the front panel audio 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-...
  • Page 39 2.18 Digital Audio Connector (SPDIF1) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital output sound. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. Note! The S/PDIF module should be purchased separately by end user 2.19 M.2 (B-Key/2242) (M2B1) M.2 B-key: 2242, supports SATA or USB interface...
  • Page 40 2.20 SMBUS Header (SMBUS1) AIMB-506 provides SMBUS connector for customer connection to SMBUS protocol embedded device. It can be configured to I2C by customer's request AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Chapter BIOS Operation...
  • Page 42 Introduction With the AMI BIOS Setup program, you can modify BIOS settings to control the spe- cial features of your computer. The Setup program uses a number of menus for mak- ing changes. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AIMB-506 setup screens.
  • Page 43 3.2.1 Main Menu Press <Del> or <Esc> to enter AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items 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.
  • Page 44 3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Select the Advanced tab from the AIMB-506 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 CPU Configuration The item shows you CPU specification and feature, the content would be different for different CPU. AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 46 3.2.2.2 PCH FW Configuration AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 47  Firmware Update Configuration  ME FW Image Re-Flash [Disabled]  Local FW Update [Enabled] AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 48 3.2.2.3 Trusted Computing To enable/disable TPM (TPM 1.2/2.0) 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. ...
  • Page 49 3.2.2.4 ACPI Settings  Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Enable or disable BIOS ACPI auto configuration  Enable Hibernation [Enabled Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option may be not effective with some OS.  ACPI Sleep State [Auto] Select ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed...
  • Page 50 3.2.2.5 NCT6116D Super I/O Configuration  Super I/O Chip [NCT6116D]  Serial Port 1 Configuration – Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: I/O=3F8h; IRQ =4 – Change Settings [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 1. AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 51  Serial Port 2 Configuration – Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: I/O=2F8h; IRQ =3 – Change Settings [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 2.  Serial Port 3 Configuration – Serial Port [Enabled] AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 52 – Device Settings: I/O=3E8h; IRQ =7 – Change Settings [Auto] – RS486 Auto Flow [Disabled] To select an optimal setting for serial port 3. Serial Port 4 Configuration  – Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: I/O=2E8h; IRQ =7 – Change Settings [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 4.
  • Page 53  Serial Port 5 Configuration – Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: I/O=280h; IRQ =7 – Change Settings [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 5. AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 54  Serial Port 6 Configuration – Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: I/O=288h; IRQ =7 – Change Settings [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 6. AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 55 3.2.2.6 NCT6116D Configuration  PC Health Status – CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] Use this to set the CPU warning temperature threshold. When the system reaches the warning temperature, the speaker will beep. – ACPI Shutdown Temperature [Disabled] 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.
  • Page 56  Smart Fan Mode Configuration – CPU FAN Mode [SMART FAN IV Mode] The item shows you CPU temperature and fan speed (PWM) information. – SYSFAN Mode [SMART FAN IV Mode] The item shows you system temperature and fan speed (PWM) information. Digital I/O Configuration ...
  • Page 57 – Digital I/O Pin 1 - 16 [Input] 3.2.2.7 NCT5114DSEC Super I/O Configuration  Serial Port 7 Configuration – Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: I/O=240h; IRQ =5 – Change Settings [Auto] AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 58 To select an optimal setting for serial port 7.  Serial Port 8 Configuration – Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: I/O=248h; IRQ =5 – Change Settings [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 8. AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 59  Serial Port 9 Configuration – Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: I/O=250h; IRQ =5 – Change Settings [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 9.  Serial Port 10 Configuration AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 60 – Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: I/O=258h; IRQ =5 – Change Settings [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 10. 3.2.2.8 NCT5114DTRD Super I/O Configuration  Serial Port 11 Configuration AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 61 – Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: I/O=260h; IRQ =15 – Change Settings [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 11. Serial Port 12 Configuration  – Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: I/O=268h; IRQ =15 – Change Settings [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 12.
  • Page 62  Serial Port 13 Configuration – Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: I/O=270h; IRQ =15 – Change Settings [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 13. AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 63  Serial Port 14 Configuration – Serial Port [Enabled] – Device Settings: I/O=278h; IRQ =15 – Change Settings [Auto] To select an optimal setting for serial port 14. 3.2.2.9 S5RTC Wake Settings The item allows you enable or disable system wake up on alarm event. AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 64  Wake system with Fixed Time [ Disabled ] Note! When enabled, system will wake up on the specified time 3.2.2.10 Serial Port Console Redirection  Console Redirection [Disabled] Enable or disable the console redirection feature AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 65 3.2.2.11 USB Configuration  Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Enables support for legacy USB. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.  XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]  USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]  USB hardware delays and time-outs USB Device transfer &...
  • Page 66 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 as Legacy mode, it may cause blue screen situation. There are 2 ways to solve this: 1.
  • Page 67 3.2.2.13 Network Stack Configuration [Disabled]  Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack Note! When network stack [enable], item must enable: LANx PXE OpROM [enable] AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 68 Chipset Configuration Settings Select the chipset tab from the BIOS setup screen to enter the Chipset Setup screen. Users can select any item in the left frame of the screen, such as PCI express Con- figuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. Users can display a Chipset Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow>...
  • Page 69 3.3.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d [Enabled]  Disable or enable VT-d function on MCH. 3.3.1.1 Memory Configuration AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 70 The item shows you memory specification included RC version, Frequency, size and voltage information etc.  Max TOLUD [Dynamic] Maximum Value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automat- ically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller.  Retrain on Fast Fall [Enabled] Enable or disable Retrain on Fast Fall.
  • Page 71 3.3.1.2 Graphics Configuration  Skip Scaning of External Gfx Card [Disabled]  Primary Display [Auto] Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display  Internal Graphics [Auto] Keep IGD enabled based on the setup options.  GTT size [8MB] ...
  • Page 72 Below is the display combination table, all of these combinations are verified. Display Combination List BIOS WES 8 Single Display PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS EDP/LVDS PASS PASS PASS Dual Display VGA+DVI PASS VGA+EDP/LVDS PASS VGA+DP PASS DVI+DP PASS...
  • Page 73 3.3.1.3 DMI Configuration  DMI MAx Link Speed [Auto] AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 74 3.3.1.4 PEG Port Configuration  Enable Root Port [Auto]  Max Link Speed [Auto]  Detect Non-Compliance Device [Disabled] Detect Non-Compliance PCI Express Device in PEG  Program PCIe ASPM after OpROM [Disabled] Enabled: PCIe ASPM will be programmed after OpROM. Disabled: PCIe ASPM will be programmed before OpROM.
  • Page 75 3.3.2 PCH-IO Configuration PCI Express Configuration  Details of PCI Express items. (See 3.3.2.1)  USB Configuration Details of USB items. (See 3.3.2.2) BIOS Security Configuration  Details of BIOS security items. (See 3.3.2.3)  LAN 1controller [Enabled] Enable or disable the LAN 1 controller. LAN 2 controller [Enabled] ...
  • Page 76 3.3.2.1 PCI Express Configuration  PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled] Enable or Disable PCI Express clock gating for each port.  PCIe-USB Glitch W/A [Disabled] PCIe-USB Glitch W/A for bad USB device(s) connected behind PCIE/PEG Port. AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 77  USB 3.0 External IC – USB3.0 External IC [Enabled] Control the PCI Express Root Port. – ASPM Support [Auto] Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Force all links to L0s State : AUTO - BIOS auto configure : DISABLE - Disables ASPM –...
  • Page 78  USB 3.0 External IC – ITE8896 PCIE to PCI Bridge [Enabled] Control the PCI Express Root Port. – ASPM Support [Auto] Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Force all links to L0s State : AUTO - BIOS auto configure : DISABLE - Disables ASPM –...
  • Page 79  PCI Express x1 Slot – PCI Express Root Port 1 [Enabled] Control the PCI Express Root Port. – ASPM Support [Auto] Set the ASPM Level: Force L0s - Force all links to L0s State : AUTO - BIOS auto configure : DISABLE - Disables ASPM –...
  • Page 80 3.3.2.2 SATA and RST Configuration AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 81 Security Settings Administrator Password  Select this option and press <ENTER> to access the sub menu, and then type in the password. Set the Administrator password.  User Password Select this option and press <ENTER> to access the sub menu, and then type in the password.
  • Page 82 Boot Settings  Setup Prompt Timeout User the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.  Bootup NumLock State [ On ] On or Off power on state for the NumLock ...
  • Page 83 Save & Exit Configuration  Save Changes and Exit When users have completed system configuration, select this option to save changes, exit BIOS setup menu and reboot the computer to take effect of all system configuration parameters. Select Exit Saving Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The fol- lowing message appears: Save Configuration Changes and Exit Now? [Ok] [Cancel] Select Ok or cancel.
  • Page 84 Select Reset Discarding Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The following message appears: Discard Changes and Exit Setup Now? [Ok] [Cancel] Select Ok to discard changes and reset. Discard Changes Select Discard Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. ...
  • Page 85 Chapter Software Introduction & Services...
  • Page 86 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 87 4.2.1.2 Display Brightness Control The Brightness Control API allows a developer to access embedded devices and easily control brightness. Backlight The Backlight API allows a developer to control the backlight (screen) 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.
  • Page 88 4.2.2 Software Utility BIOS Flash The BIOS Flash utility allows customers to update the flash ROM BIOS version, or use it to back up current BIOS by copying it from the flash chip to a file on the customers’ disk. The BIOS Flash utility also provides a command line version and an API for fast implementation into custom- ized applications.
  • Page 89 Chapter Chipset Software Installation Utility...
  • Page 90 To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display drivers and utility software, read the instructions in this chapter carefully. The drivers for AIMB-506 are located on Advantech website. (http://support.advantech.com/Support/.) Updates are provided via Service Packs from Microsoft*. Before you begin, it is important to note that most display drivers need to have the relevant software application already installed in the system prior to installing the enhanced display drivers.
  • Page 91 Windows 10 Driver Setup When enter the website of Advantech, then search product AIMB-506. There is "Chipset" driver inside. AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 92 AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 93 Chapter VGA Setup...
  • Page 94 Before installing this driver, make sure the CSI utility has been installed in your system. See Chapter 5 for information on installing the CSI utility. Enter the Advantech website, then search product AIMB-506. There are "Graphic" drivers available. AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 95 Chapter LAN Configuration...
  • Page 96 Introduction The AIMB-506 has dual Gigabit Ethernet LANs via dedicated PCI Express x1 lanes (Realtek 8111G) that offer bandwidth of up to 500 MB/sec, eliminating the bottleneck of network data flow and incorporating Gigabit Ethernet at 1000 Mbps. Features  Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps transceiver ...
  • Page 97 Windows® 10 Driver Setup (Realtek 8111G) Enter the Advantech website, then search product AIMB-506. There is "LAN" driver inside. AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 98 AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 99 Appendix Programming the Watchdog Timer...
  • Page 100 Programming the Watchdog Timer AIMB-506'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 program it. A.1.1 Watchdog Timer Overview The watchdog timer is built into the super I/O controller Nuvoton NCT6116D.
  • Page 101 Unlock NCT6116D Select register of watchdog timer Enable the function of the watchdog timer Use the function of the watchdog timer Lock NCT6116D AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 102 Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers Address of Register (2E) Attribute Value (2F) & Read/Write description Write this address to I/O address port 2E (hex) 87 (hex) ----- twice to unlock the NCT3779D. 07 (hex) write Write 08 (hex) to select register of watchdog timer. Write 01 (hex) to enable the function of the watch- 30 (hex) write...
  • Page 103 A.1.3 Example Program Enable watchdog timer and set 10 sec. as timeout interval ;----------------------------------------------------------- Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock NCT6779D 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 ;...
  • Page 104 ;----------------------------------------------------------- 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 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...
  • Page 105 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 reset by mouse Mov al,0f7h Out dx,al Inc dx In al,dx Or al,80h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ;...
  • Page 106 ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Lock NCT6779D Mov al,0aah Out dx,al Generate a time-out signal without timer counting ;----------------------------------------------------------- Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock NCT6779D 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...
  • Page 107 Appendix Pin Assignments...
  • Page 108 HD Audio Interface (AUDIO1) Signal MIC IN INE OUT LAN & USB3.0 Connector (LAN2_USB34) Signal Signal LAN2_VCT LAN2_MDI3+ LAN2_MDI0+ LAN2_MDI3- LAN2_MDI0- LAN2_MDI1+ LAN2_ACT LAN2_MDI1- +V3.3_LAN2 LAN2_MDI2+ LAN2_LED1_1G# LAN2_MDI2- LAN2_LED2_100M# Signal Signal +USBV2 +USBV2 RX-3 RX-4 RX+3 RX+4 TX-3 TX-4 TX+3 TX+4 AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 109 LAN & USB3.0 Connector (LAN1_USB12) Signal Signal LAN1_VCT LAN1_MDI3+ LAN1_MDI0+ LAN1_MDI3- LAN1_MDI0- LAN1_MDI1+ LAN1_ACT LAN1_MDI1- +V3.3_LAN1 LAN1_MDI2+ LAN1_LED1_1G# LAN1_MDI2- LAN1_LED2_100M# Signal Signal +USBV1 +USBV1 RX-1 RX-2 RX+1 RX+2 TX-1 TX-2 TX+1 TX+2 AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 110 USB2.0 Connector (USB5678) Signal Signal +USBV3 +USBV4 USB_CM_N5 USB_CM_N7 USB_CM_P5 USB_CM_P7 +USBV3 +USBV4 USB_CM_N6 USB_CM_N8 USB_CM_P6 USB_CM_P8 USB3.0 Connector (USB9101112) Signal Signal +USBV5 +USBV6 USBPCIE_z_P1- USBPCIE_z_P3- USBPCIE_z_P1+ USBPCIE_z_P3+ USB3D1_z_RX- USB3D3_z_RX- USB3D1_z_RX+ USB3D3_z_RX+ USB3D1_z_TX- USB3D3_z_TX- USB3D1_z_TX+ USB3D3_z_TX+ +USBV5 +USBV6 USBPCIE_z_P2- USBPCIE_z_P4- USBPCIE_z_P2+ USBPCIE_z_P4+ USB3D2_z_RX-...
  • Page 111 Display Port Connector (DP1) Signal Signal DP1_0+ DP1_3- DP1_0- DP1_AUX_EN# DP1_1+ DP1_AUX+ DP1_1- DP1_2+ DP1_AUX- DP1_HPD DP1_2- DP1_3+ +V3.3_DP1 VGA & DVI Connector (VGA1+DVI1) Signal Signal DVI1_D0- DVI1_D0+ +VCC_TMDS DVI1_HPD DVI1_D2- DVI1_SCL DVI1_D2+ DVI1_SDA DVI1_D1- DVI1_D1+ DVI1_D3+ DVI1_D3- AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 112 Signal Signal VGA1_b_R +VCC_TMDS VGA1_b_G VGA1_b_B CLKREQ# VGA1_a_DDAT VGA1_b_HS VGA1_FOC_ON VGA1_b_VS VGA1_a_DCLK ATX 4/8 Pin Main Power Connector (ATX12V1 / ATX12V2) ATX12V1 Signal Signal +12V +12V ATX12V2 Signal Signal +12V +12V +12V +12V AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 113 CPU Socket LGA 1151 H4 (CPU1) B.10 SMBUS Header (JSMB2) Signal Signal CPU_SDA CPU_SCL B.11 CPU FAN Header (CPUFAN1) Signal Signal CPU FAN SPEED CPU FAN VCC CPU FAN PWM AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 114 SYSTEM FAN VCC SYSTEM FAN PWM B.14 DDR4 DIMM Socket (DIMMA1) Please see JEDEC STANDARD. B.15 DDR4 DIMM Socket (DIMMB1) Please see JEDEC STANDARD. B.16 Case Open Switch Pin Header (JCASEOP_SW1) Signal Signal Normal Open Normal Close Advantech define AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 115 B.17 Case Open Pin Header (JCASE1) Signal Signal Case Open B.18 Keyboard Mouse Pin Header (KBMS1) Signal Signal KB_CLK# KB_DAT# +V5_DUAL MS_CLK# MS_DAT# B.19 SYSTEM FAN Header (SYSFAN3) Signal Signal SYSTEM FAN SPEED SYSTEM FAN VCC SYSTEM FAN PWM B.20 SYSTEM FAN Header (SYSFAN4) Signal Signal...
  • Page 116 B.21 COM Port Pin Header (COM12) Signal Signal COM1_DCD# COM2_DCD# COM1_DSR# COM2_DSR# COM1_SIN COM2_SIN COM1_RTS# COM2_RTS# COM1_SOUT COM2_SOUT COM1_CTS# COM2_CTS# COM1_DTR# COM2_DTR# COM1_RI_V# COM2_RI_V# B.22 LPC Pin Header (LPC1) Signal Signal CLK (24MHz) RESET# SMB CLK SERIRQ FRAME# SMB DAT +3.3V +V5_DUAL AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 117 B.23 COM3456 Setting Pin Header (JSETCOM3) Signal Signal UART_SIN COM_SOUT RXDRS485 COM_TXD485- UART_SIN COM_RXD485+ RXDRS422 UART_SIN RXDRS232 COM_SIN COM_DTR# SOUT COM_TXD485+ DCD# COM_RXD485- B.24 General Purpose I/O Pin Header (GPIO1) Signal Signal GPIO0 GPIO5 GPIO8 GPIO13 GPIO1 GPIO6 GPIO9 GPIO14 GPIO2 GPIO7 GPIO10...
  • Page 118 B.25 COM Port Pin Header (COM3456) Signal Signal DCD# [3] DSR# [3] RXD [3] RST# [3] TXD [3] CTS# [3] DTR# [3] RI# [3] DCD# [4] DSR# [4] RXD [4] RST# [4] TXD [4] CTS# [4] DTR# [4] RI# [4] DCD# [5] DSR# [5] RXD [5]...
  • Page 119 B.27 AT/ATX Mode Selection Header (PSON1) Signal Signal +3.3V B.28 Alarm Board/CMM Power Pin Header (VOLT1) Signal Signal +5VSB +3.3V -12V +12V B.29 ATX Power Header (EATXPWR1) Signal Signal +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V PSON# PWROK +5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 120 B.30 COM Port Pin Header (COM11121314) Signal Signal DCD# [11] DSR# [11] RXD [11] RST# [11] TXD [11] CTS# [11] DTR# [11] RI# [11] DCD# [12] DSR# [12] RXD [12] RST# [12] TXD [12] CTS# [12] DTR# [12] RI# [12] DCD# [13] DSR# [13] RXD [13]...
  • Page 121 B.32 M.2 B Key Socket (M2B1) Signal Signal CONFIG_3 +3.3V +3.3V FULL_CARD_POWER_OFF# USB_D+ W_DISABLE1# USB_D- Connector KEY Connector KEY Connector KEY Connector KEY Connector KEY Connector KEY Connector KEY Connector KEY CONFIG_0 PCIE_WAKE# M.2_GNSS_DISABLE# UIM-RESET (I) UIM-CLK (I) UIM-DATA (I/O) UIM-PWR (I) SATA_DEVSLP (O) M.2_ISH_SCL...
  • Page 122 B.33 SATA Connector (SATA1) Signal Signal B.34 SATA Connector (SATA2) Signal Signal B.35 USB2.0 Pin Header (USB1920) Signal Signal VBUS VBUS USBPCIE_z_P3_b- USBPCIE_z_P4_b- USBPCIE_z_P3_b+ USBPCIE_z_P4_b+ AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 123 B.36 USB2.0 Pin Header (USB1718) Signal Signal VBUS VBUS USBPCIE_z_P1_b- USBPCIE_z_P2_b- USBPCIE_z_P1_b+ USBPCIE_z_P2_b+ B.37 Front Panel Header (JFP1) Signal Signal HDD LED+ Power Button+ SPK_P2 HDD LED- Power Button- SPK_P3 SMB_DATA System Reset+ SPK_P4 SMB_CLK System Reset- B.38 Watchdog & Beep Pin Header (JWDT1+JOBS1) Signal Watch Dog Reset# output System Reset input#...
  • Page 124 B.39 Speaker (SP1) B.40 PLED Pin Header (JFP2) Signal LED Power SIO_SUSLED Keyboard Lock B.41 SPI Programming Pin Header (SPI_CN1) Signal Signal +V3.3_SPI SCLK MISO MOSI AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 125 B.42 SATA Connector (SATA3) Signal Signal B.43 SPI ROM Socket (SPI1) Signal Signal MOSI MISO SCLK WP# / IO2 HOLD# / IO3 +V3.3_SPI B.44 Clear CMOS Pin Header (JCMOS1) Signal VBAT RTC RESET# AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 126 B.45 SMbus Pin Header (SMBUS1) Signal +5VSB SMB CLK SMB DAT B.46 USB2.0 Pin Header (USB1516) Signal Signal VBUS VBUS USB_HCM_N3 USB_HCM_N4 USB_HCM_P3 USB_HCM_P4 B.47 USB2.0 Pin Header (USB1314) Signal Signal VBUS VBUS USB_HCM_N1 USB_HCM_N2 USB_HCM_P1 USB_HCM_P2 AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 127 B.48 COM Port Pin Header (COM78910) Signal Signal DCD# [7] DSR# [7] RXD [7] RST# [7] TXD [7] CTS# [7] DTR# [7] RI# [7] DCD# [8] DSR# [8] RXD [8] RST# [8] TXD [8] CTS# [8] DTR# [8] RI# [8] DCD# [9] DSR# [9] RXD [9]...
  • Page 128 SMB_CLK Reserved SMB_DATA Reserved Reserved +3.3V Reserved Reserved +3.3V +3.3VAUX +3.3V WAKE# PWRGD Reserved REFCLK+ TX0+ REFCLK- TX0- RX0+ Advantech define RX0- Advantech define TX1+ Reserved TX1- RX1+ RX1- TX2+ TX2- RX2+ RX2- TX3+ TX3- RX3+ Reserved RX3- Reserved Reserved...
  • Page 129 TX6+ TX6- RX6+ RX6- TX7+ TX7- RX7+ Reserved RX7- B.50 PCI Slot (PCI1) Signal Signal -12V TRST# +12V INT#A INT#B INT#C INT#D CLK33M_PCI2 GNT#1 PCI_REQ#1 CLK33M_PCI3 GNT#2 PCI_REQ#2 +V3.3_DUAL RST# CLK33M_PCI1 GNT#0 PCI_REQ#0 PME# AD31 AD30 AD29 +V3.3 AD28 AD27 AD26 AD25 +V3.3...
  • Page 130 AD21 AD20 AD19 +V3.3 AD18 AD17 AD16 PCI_CBE#2 +V3.3 FRAME# IRDY# +V3.3 TRDY# DEVSEL# STOP# LOCK# +V3.3 PERR# SMBCLK +V3.3 SMBDATA SERR# +V3.3 CBE#1 AD15 AD14 +V3.3 AD13 AD12 AD11 AD10 CBE#0 +V3.3 +V3.3 ACK64# #PCI1_REQ64 AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 131 B.51 PCI Slot (PCI2) Signal Signal -12V TRST# +12V INT#D INT#A INT#B INT#C +V3.3_DUAL RST# CLK33M_PCI GNT#3 PCI_REQ#3 PME# AD31 AD30 AD29 +V3.3 AD28 AD27 AD26 AD25 +V3.3 AD24 PCI_CBE#3 AD19 AD23 +V3.3 AD22 AD21 AD20 AD19 +V3.3 AD18 AD17 AD16 PCI_CBE#2 +V3.3...
  • Page 132 LOCK# +V3.3 PERR# SMBCLK +V3.3 SMBDATA SERR# +V3.3 CBE#1 AD15 AD14 +V3.3 AD13 AD12 AD11 AD10 CBE#0 +V3.3 +V3.3 ACK64# #PCI1_REQ64 B.52 COM78910 Setting Pin Header (JSETCOM7) Signal Signal UART_SIN [7] RXD_RS485 UART_SIN [7] RXD_RS422 UART_SIN [7] RXD_RS232 DCDA SOUT [7] COM7_DCD# COM7_SOUT COM7_TXD485-...
  • Page 133 B.53 LVDS/eDP Backlight Inverter Power Header (INV1) Signal +12V Inv12 BKL EN BKL CTRL B.54 LVDS Panel Voltage Selection Header (JLVDS1) Signal Signal +12V EDP1 VDD +3.3V AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 134 B.55 PCIe x1 Slot (PCIEX1_1) Signal Signal +12V PRSNT1# +12V +12V +12V +12V SMB_CLK Reserved SMB_DATA Reserved Reserved +3.3V Reserved Reserved +3.3V +3.3VAUX +3.3V WAKE# PWRGD Reserved REFCLK+ TX0+ REFCLK- TX0- RX0+ PRSNT2# RX0- AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 135 B.56 LVDS/eDP Panel Header (LVDS_EDP1) For LVDS(Low-voltage differential signaling interface) Signal Signal A2P(EDP_CPU_TXP0) DET# CLK1N(EDP_CPU_TXN3) CLK2N A0N(EDP_CPU_TXN2) 27 CLK1P(EDP_CPU_TXP3) CLK2P A0P(EDP_CPU_TXP2) 29 A1N(EDP_CPU_TXN1) 33 GND(EDP_CH7511_HPD) A1P(EDP_CPU_TXP1) 35 A2N(EDP_CPU_TXN0) 39 ENBKL VCON For eDP(Embedded displayport) Signal Signal A2P(EDP_CPU_TXP0) CLK1N(EDP_CPU_TXN3) A0N(EDP_CPU_TXN2) 27 CLK1P(EDP_CPU_TXP3) A0P(EDP_CPU_TXP2) 29 AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 136 SCD (EDP_AUX+) SDD (EDP_AUX-) A1N(EDP_CPU_TXN1) 33 GND(EDP_CH7511_HPD) A1P(EDP_CPU_TXP1) 35 A2N(EDP_CPU_TXN0) 39 B.57 LVDS VESA, JEIDA Format Selection Pin Header (JLVDS_VCON1) Signal +3.3V OPTION B.58 SPDIF Pin Header (SPDIF1) Signal SPDIF OUT AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 137 B.59 Audio Amplifier Pin Header (AMP1) Signal B.60 Front Audio Pin Header (FPAUD1) Signal Signal MIC IN-L MIC IN-R FPAUD_DETECT# LINE OUT-R SENSE R1 SENSE LINE OUT-L SENSE R2 B.61 LAN Active LED Pin Header (LANLED1) Signal Signal LAN1_ACT# LAN2 _ACT# LAN LED PWR LAN LED PWR AIMB-506 User Manual...
  • Page 138 B.62 COM1 RI# Selection Pin Header(JSETCOM1_V1) Signal Signal RI# [1] Advantech define Advantech define +12V Advantech define B.63 COM2 RI# Selection Pin Header(JSETCOM2_V2) Signal Signal RI# [2] Advantech define Advantech define +12V Advantech define AIMB-506 User Manual...
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