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LS-57A User’s Manual Packing List: Please check the package content before you starting using the board. 2 x SATA Cable 1 x Driver CD (OALSATA3-L) / (1040529) (Including User’s Manual) 1 x Audio Cable 1 x Dual COM Cable (OALPJ-HDUNB / 1040123)
LS-57A User’s Manual Chapter 1 <Introduction> 1.1 <Product Overview> LS-57A is a Mini-ITX Motherboard which supports 12 & 13 Gen Desktop Processors, integrated DDR5 memory, Realtek High Definition Audio, Intel Gigabit LAN, USB3.2 Gen2, SATA3 with AHCI function for a system.
LS-57A User’s Manual 1.2 <Product Specification> System Processor Support 12 & 13 Gen Intel® Core™ Desktop Processors FCLGA1700 package (Support up to 65W TDP CPU) Chipset Intel® Q670E Memory 2 x DDR5 SO-DIMM 4800 MHz up to 64GB, Support Non-ECC, unbuffered memory only...
LS-57A User’s Manual 2.2 <CPU and Memory Setup> 2.2.1 <CPU installation> LS-57A has a LGA1700 CPU socket onboard; please check following steps to install the processor properly. Attention If LS-57A needs RMA please keep CPU socket cover on the CPU Socket.
LS-57A User’s Manual 2.3.2 <Clear CMOS and Power on type selection> 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.
LS-57A User’s Manual 2.4.4 <Serial Port interface> CN_COM 1/2 CN_COM 3/4 CN_COM1/2: RS232/422/485 20-pin header (Pitch 2.54 x 1.27mm) Signal Signal DCD1/ 422TX-/ 485- RXD1/ 422TX+/ 485+ TXD1 DTR1 DSR1/ 422RX+ RTS1 CTS1/ 422RX- Set by JP1 DCD2/ 422TX-/ 485-...
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LS-57A User’s Manual COM1 & COM2 RS-232/422/485 can be setting by BIOS. You can find the setting from Advanced-> Motherboard Advanced menu-> Super IO configuration-> Serial Port configuration->Interface If you want to use RS485, please follow below step before connection. .
LS-57A User’s Manual 2.4.7 <Expansion slot> JMSATA MINI_CARD M2-E MINI_ M2-MA MINI_C M2-MB ARD1 MINI_C ARD1 MINI_CARD support mSATA by JMSATA, and connect SIM card M2-E can support WI-FI and Bluetooth Module M2-M with 4 x PCIe Gen4 supports NVMe SSD or SATA...
LS-57A User’s Manual 2.4.9 <GPIO and Other interface> CN_DIO SYSFAN CPUFAN When using GPIO function, please note: As Output: Open-drain, most applications need use an external pull up resistor. (If not may cause damage) As Input: TTL-level. GPIO DC characteristics (open drain mode)
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LS-57A User’s Manual CN_DIO: GPIO 12-pin header (Pitch 2.00mm) Signal Signal GP40 GP44 GP41 GP45 GP42 GP46 GP43 GP47 CN_SMBUS: SMBus 5-pin connector (Pitch 2.54mm) Signal SMBDAT SMBCLK CPUFAN: CPU cooler fan 4-pin connector Signal Sensor Control SYSFAN: System cooler fan 4-pin connector...
LS-57A User’s Manual 2.5 <Power supply> 2.5.1 <Power input> CN_12V DC_INT If the CPU TDP than 45W, please use CN_12V & ATX power CN_12V: ATX12V 4-pin connector Signal Signal -24-...
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LS-57A User’s Manual ATX: main power 24-pin connector (It also can become Output when DC-INT be used) Signal Signal 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -PSON Power_OK 5VSB 3.3V Attention: When DC-INT had power supplied, the ATX become output! The DC_INT and CN_12V & ATX do not use at the same time, it will certainly cause damage.
LS-57A User’s Manual Appendix A <Flash BIOS> A.1 <Flash tool> 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: FPT Tool The tool’s file name is “FPT”, it’s the utility that can write the data into the...
LS-57A User’s Manual Appendix B <LCD Panel Type select> According your panel, it needs to select the correct resolution in the BIOS. If there is no fit your panel type, please feedback for us to make OEM model. Find the setting from Advanced->Motherboard Advanced menu->LVDS Configuration...
LS-57A User’s Manual Appendix C <Programmable Watch Dog 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. You can select Timer setting in the BIOS, after setting the time options, the system will reset according to the period of your selection.
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LS-57A User’s Manual Program sample Watchdog timer setup as system reset with 5 second of timeout -o 4E 87 ;enter configuration -o 4E 87 -o 4E 07 -o 4F 08 ;select Logical Device -o 4E 30 -o 4F 01 ; activate WDTO# function -o 4E F0 ;set “00”...
LS-57A User’s Manual Appendix E <Programmable GPIO> The GPIO can be programmed with the MS-DOS debug program using simple IN/OUT commands. GPIO -o 4E 87 ;enter configuration -o 4E 87 -o 4E 07 -o 4F 07 ;select Logical Device -o 4E 30 -o 4F 10 ;activate GPIO function (The board use GPIO4)
LS-57A User’s Manual Appendix F <RAID Setting> When use RAID function, it need to enter the BIOS set RAID mode first. Advanced Intel Advanced menu SA Configuration VMD Configuration 1. Find VMD controller, and set to enable 2. Set “Map this Root port under VMD” to enable.
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