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E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 EMB-9459T A2.0 ® Onboard Intel Atom N270 Processor Mini-ITX Realtek 8111C Ethernet 8 USB2.0, 6 COM, 1 Parallel 1 PCI, 1 Mini PCI, 2 PCI-E EMB-9459T A2.0 Manual 1 August 2010...
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AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design without notice to its users.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Acknowledgments All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc. CompactFlash is a trademark of the Compact Flash ™...
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1 1702151200 Onboard Serial ATA Power Cable 1 M209459000 Metal I/O Bracket 1 Quick Installation Guide 1 Utility CD 1 EMB-9459T A2.0 If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Contents Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction..............1-2 1.2 Features ..............1-3 1.3 Specifications ............1-4 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2.1 Safety Precautions ..........
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.16 COM1 RS-232 & COM2 RS-232/422/485 Connector (CN3) ................2-11 2.17 TV Out Connector (CN4) ........2-12 2.18 1 LVDS Inverter Connector for 18 Bits LCD (CN5) ..................
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.38 HDD Power Connector (PWR1)......2-21 2.39 44Pin 2.0mm IDE Connector (IDE1) ..... 2-21 2.40 Serial ATA Connector (SATA1)......2-22 2.41 Serial ATA Connector (SATA2)......
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Chapter General Information 1- 1 Chapter 1 General Information...
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LCD/CRT, LCD/LCD, CRT/TV, LCD/ TV configurations. Display memory is shared from the system memory up to 224MB/ DVMT3.0. With all of its integrated features, the EMB-9459T A2.0 strikes a balance of performance and price. This versatile product targets Industrial Automation, Entertainment, Networking, KIOSK/POS, Transportation, Banking, Healthcare and Digital Signage applications that require high performance and high reliability.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 1.2 Features ® Onboard Intel Atom™ N270 Processor (Fanless) ® Intel 945GSE + ICH7M DDR2 400/533 Memory, Max. 2GB Gigabit Ethernet x 2 or 10/100Base-TX x 2 CRT, TV-out, 18-bit Dual-channel LVDS and 24-bit Dual-channel LVDS...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 1.3 Specifications System ® Processor Supports onboard Intel Atom N270 Processor 1.6GHz, FSB533MHz System Memory 240-pin DDR2 DIMM x 1, DDR2 400/533 up to 2GB ®...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Gross Weight 1.2 lb (0.5 Kg) Operating Temperature 32˚F~ 140˚F (0˚C ~ 60˚C) Storage Temperature -40˚F~ 176˚F (-40˚C ~ 80˚C) Operating Humidity 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Chapter Quick Installation Guide Notice: The Quick Installation Guide is derived from Chapter 2 of user manual. For other chapters further installation...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.1 Safety Precautions Always completely disconnect the power cord from your board whenever you are working on it. Do not make connections while the power is on, because a sudden rush of power can damage sensitive electronic components.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers Component Side 2 - 3 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Solder Side 2 - 4 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.3 Mechanical Drawing Component Side 2 - 5 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Solder Side 2 - 6 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.4 List of Jumpers The board has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of each of the board's jumpers: Label Function...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 CN11 PCI-Express Slot CN12 COM5 RS-232 Serial Port Connector CN13 COM6 RS-232 Serial Port Connector CN14 Digital I/O CN15 COM4 RS-232 Serial Port Connector CN16 COM3 RS-232 Serial Port Connector...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.6 Setting Jumpers You configure your card to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.7 1 LVDS Inverter Voltage for 18 Bits LCD Selection (JP1) Function +5V (Default) +12V 2.8 COM2 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection (JP2) Function +12V Ring (Default)
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.13 2 LVDS Inverter Voltage for 24 Bits LCD Selection (JP7) Function +5V (Default) +12V 2.14 VGA Display Connector (CN1) Signal Signal DDCCLK...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Signal Signal DCD1 RXD1 TXD1 DTR1 DSR1 RTS1 CTS1 DCD2(422TXD-/485DATA-) RXD2(422RXD+) TXD2(422TXD+/485DATA+) DTR2(422RXD-) DSR2 RTS2 CTS2 RI2/+5V/+12V 2.17 TV Out Connector (CN4) Signal Signal CVBS...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 PPVCC LVDS3_TXCLK- LVDS3_TXCLK+ PPVCC LVDS3_TX0- LVDS3_TX0+ LVDS3_TX1- LVDS3_TX1+ LVDS3_TX2- LVDS3_TX2+ LVDS3_TX3- LVDS3_TX3+ LVDS4_TX0- LVDS4_TX0+ LVDS4_TX1- LVDS4_TX1+ LVDS4_TX2- LVDS4_TX2+ LVDS4_TX3 LVDS4_TX3+ PPVCC LVDS4_TXCLK-...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 LVDS2_TX1- LVDS2_TX1+ LVDS2_TX2- LVDS2_TX2+ PPVCC LVDS2_TXCLK- LVDS2_TXCLK+ Note: For VLCD (pin 3, 7, 27), the max. rating of each pin is 5V@0.5A 2.21 USB Port 4/5 Connector (CN8) Signal Signal...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 DATA4 DATA5 DATA6 DATA7 #ACK BUSY SELECT 2.24 PCI-Express Slot (CN11) Signal Signal +12V +12V +12V +12V +12V SMBCLK SMBDAT +3.3V +3.3V...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 PCIE_TXP4 PCIE_TXN4 PCIE_RXP4 PCIE_RXN4 PCIE_TXP5 PCIE_TXN5 PCIE_RXP5 PCIE_RXN5 PCIE_TXP6 PCIE_TXN6 PCIE_RXP6 PCIE_RXN6 2.25 COM5 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (CN12) Signal Signal 2.26 COM6 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (CN13)
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.27 Digital I/O (CN14) This connector offers 4-pair of digital I/O functions and address is 2A1H. The pin definitions are illustrated below: Signal Signal Digital- IN/OUT...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.28 COM4 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (CN15) Signal Signal 2.29 COM3 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (CN16) Signal Signal 2.30 CPU FAN Connector (CN19) Signal +5V(Option)/+12V FAN Sense...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.32 CompactFlash Slot (CN21) Signal Signal PDD3 PDD11 PDD4 PDD12 PDD5 PDD13 PDD6 PDD14 PDD7 PDD15 PDCS1# PDCS3# PDIOR# PDIOW# +3.3V IRQ14...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.33 SPDIF Connector (CN23) Signal SPDIFO-N SPDIFI-N 2.34 Audio Connector (Surround) (CN24) Signal SURROUND-R SURROUND-L LFEOUT CENOUT 2.35 Power Input Connector (CN25) Signal Signal +12V...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.37 UIM Card Slot (CN27) Signal Signal UIM_PWR UIM_RESET UIM_VPP UIM_CLK UIM_DATA 2.38 HDD Power Connector (PWR1) Signal Signal +12V Note: The max.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 IORDY DACK# IRQ14 Cable Detect CS1# CS3# ACT# 2.40 Serial ATA Connector (SATA1) Signal TX0+ TX0- RX0- RX0+ 2.41 Serial ATA Connector (SATA2) Signal TX1+ TX1-...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 2.42 DDR2 DIMM Slot (DIMM1) Standard Specification 2.43 PCI Slot Connector (PCI1) Standard Specification 2.44 Mini PCI Connector (MPCI1) Standard Specification 2 - 23 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Below Table for China RoHS Requirements 产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量 AAEON Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 汞 镉 六价铬...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Chapter Award BIOS Setup Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup 3-1...
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3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased. The EMB-9459T A2.0 CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery backup for data retention. However, you will need to replace the complete unit when it finally runs down.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 3.2 Award BIOS Setup Awards BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
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Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. You can refer to the “ AAEON BIOS Item Description.pdf” file in the CD for the meaning of each setting in this chapter. Note:...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Chapter Driver Installation 4 -1 Chapter 4 Driver Installation...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 The EMB-9459T A2.0 comes with an AutoRun CD-ROM that contains all drivers and utilities that can help you to install the driver automatically.
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E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 4.1 Installation: Insert the EMB-9459T A2.0 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. And install the drivers from Step 1 to Step 5 in order. Step 1 – Install INF Driver 1.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Step 4 –Install LAN Driver 1. Click on the Step 4 –LAN folder and select the OS folder your system is 2.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Appendix Programming the Watchdog Timer Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A-1...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 A.1 Programming EMB-9459T A2.0 utilizes ITE 8712 chipset as its watchdog timer controller. Below are the procedures to complete its configuration and the AAEON intial watchdog timer program is also attached based on which you can develop customized program to fit your application.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 There are three steps to complete the configuration setup: (1) Enter the MB PnP Mode; (2) Modify the data of configuration registers; (3) Exit the MB PnP Mode.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 WatchDog Timer Configuration Registers Configure Control (Index=02h) This register is write only. Its values are not sticky; that is to say, a hardware reset will automatically clear the bits, and does not require the software to clear them.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 WatchDog Timer Configuration Register (Index=72h, Default=00h) WatchDog Timer Time-out Value Register (Index=73h, Default=00h) Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A-5...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 A.2 IT8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program .MODEL SMALL .CODE Main: CALL Enter_Configuration_mode CALL Check_Chip mov cl, 7 call Set_Logic_Device ;time setting mov cl, 10 ;...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 ; game port enable mov cl, 9 call Set_Logic_Device Initial_OK: CALL Exit_Configuration_mode MOV AH,4Ch INT 21h Enter_Configuration_Mode PROC NEAR MOV SI,WORD PTR CS:[Offset Cfg_Port] MOV DX,02Eh MOV CX,04h...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Exit_Configuration_Mode ENDP Check_Chip PROC NEAR MOV AL,20h CALL Read_Configuration_Data CMP AL,87h JNE Not_Initial MOV AL,21h CALL Read_Configuration_Data CMP AL,12h JNE Not_Initial Need_Initial: Not_Initial:...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+06h] IN AL,DX Read_Configuration_Data ENDP Write_Configuration_Data PROC NEAR MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+04h] OUT DX,AL XCHG AL,AH MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+06h] OUT DX,AL Write_Configuration_Data ENDP...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 push ax push cx xchg al,cl mov cl,07h call Superio_Set_Reg pop cx pop ax Set_Logic_Device endp ;Select 02Eh->Index Port, 02Fh->Data Port Cfg_Port DB 087h,001h,055h,055h DW 02Eh,02Fh END Main...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Appendix I/O Information Appendix B I/O Information...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 B.1 I/O Address Map Appendix B I/O Information...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 B.2 Memory Address Map Appendix B I/O Information...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart B.4 DMA Channel Assignments Appendix B I/O Information...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Appendix Mating Connector C - 1 Appendix C Mating Connector...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 C.1 List of Mating Connectors and Cables The table notes mating connectors and available cables. Connector Mating Connector Availabl Cable P/N Function Label...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 Board-Wire Connector-30P LVDS -Pitch=1.25m E-Call Connector m( E-call.0110- 01-553-300 or compatible) 2.00mm Pitch USB4 & 10 pins USB5 ( CATCH CATCH 1709100208 Cable...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 9 T A 2 . 0 ( CATCH Cable H754-2x5 or compatible) 2.00mm Pitch 10 pins Serial COM3 ( CATCH Port CN16 CATCH 1701100206 Connector H754-2x5 or Cable compatible)
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