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  • Page 1 RS690E Socket AM2 ® Mini ITX Motherboard MX690E2 User’s Manual http://www.bcmcom.com Note: Manual Subject to change without notice...
  • Page 2 For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2007 BCM Advanced Research. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
  • Page 3 Disclaimer BCM Advanced Research reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to any product, including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve design and/or performance. BCM assumes no responsibility or liability for the use...
  • Page 4 Our dealers are well trained and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your BCM products. In fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.
  • Page 5 If any of BCM products is defective, 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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information ......................5 Technical Support ......................6 Conventions Used in This Guide ..................6 Packing List ........................7 Revision History .......................8 Specifications Summary....................9 Block Diagram.........................12 Production Introduction ....................14 Before you Proceed ....................14 Motherboard Overview....................15 1.2.1 Placement Direction ........................15 1.2.2 Screw Holes ........................... 15 Motherboard Layout ....................16 1.3.1...
  • Page 7 User’s Manual Contents Connectors......................34 1.8.1 Rear Panel Connectors ........................34 1.8.2 Front Panel Audio Connector (AAFP) .................... 37 1.8.3 ATX Power Connector (ATX12V, ATXPWR) ................. 38 1.8.4 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN) ..................... 39 1.8.5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN)....................39 1.8.6 System Panel Connector (F_PANEL) ....................
  • Page 8 Contents BIOS Setup ........................47 BIOS Setup Program ....................47 2.1.1 Legend Box ............................ 48 2.1.2 List Box............................48 2.1.3 Sub-menu............................48 BIOS Menu Screen ....................49 2.2.1 Standard CMOS Features......................50 2.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features ......................52 2.2.3 Advanced Chipset Features......................57 2.2.4 Integrated Peripherals ........................

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    User’s Manual Safety Information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 10: Technical Support

    If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the BCM website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information.

  • Page 11: Packing List

    Packing List Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: 1 x MX690E2 Mini ITX Main board 1 x CD-ROM contains the followings: － User’s manual (this manual in PDF file) －...

  • Page 12: Revision History

    Revision History Revision Revision History Date V 1.00 First release for PCB 1.00 September 23, 2008...

  • Page 13: Specifications Summary

    User’s Manual Specifications Summary AMD® Socket AM2 Support Athlon 64, Athlon 64 X 2, Sempron with 2000MHz Hyper Transport support AMD® RS690E + SB600 Chipset Two 200-pin SO-DIMM up to 4GB DDR2 400/533/667/800 SDRAM Memory Graphics Core by AMD® RS690E with Radeon Xpress1250 Display Graphic Core Features...
  • Page 14 Specifications Summary 1 x D-Sub, 1 x DVI, 1 x Gigabit LAN, 6 x USB 2.0, 2 x SATA, 4 x RS232, 5W AMP x 2-CH, 1x PS/2(KB and MS), Audio (Mic, Line in/out),1 x IDE 6 x USB 2.0 8 bit digital I/O, 4 input/ 4 output Display Integrated in AMD®RS690E (Radeon X1250)
  • Page 15 User’s Manual Specifications Summary Internal I/O Connector 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x 20-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX12V Power connector 1 x 40 pin IDE connector 2 x COM ports 2 x SATA connectors Internal I/O 1 x Audio amplifier connector 1 x System panel connector...

  • Page 16: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram...
  • Page 17 User’s Manual This chapter describes the main board features and the new technologies it supports. Product Product introduction introduction...

  • Page 18: Production Introduction

    Production Introduction 1.1 Before you Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Overview

    User’s Manual 1.2 Motherboard Overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 20: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout...

  • Page 21: Layout Content List

    User’s Manual 1.3.1 Layout Content List Slots Label Function Note Page Compact Flash socket (Rear Side) MINI_PCIE Mini PCI-E slot PCI1 PCI slot SODIMM_A1 200-pin SODIMM slot 1 SODIMM_B1 200-pin SODIMM slot 2 Jumpers Label Function Note Page CLRTC Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm JCOMPWR1 COM1 RI/+5V/+12V Selection...
  • Page 22 Internal Connector Label Function Note Page AAFP Front Panel Audio Connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm ATX12V ATX Power Connector 2 x 2 header ATXPWR ATX Power Connector 10 x 2 header CHA_FAN Chassis Fan Connector 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm CPU_FAN CPU Fan Connector 4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm...

  • Page 23: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    User’s Manual 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Phenom, Athlon 64, Athlon 64 x 2, and Sempron processor. Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector to ensure system stability.

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu

    1.4.1 Installing the CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90º~100º...
  • Page 25 User’s Manual Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation.
  • Page 26 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. After installation, make sure to plug-in the ATX power cable to the motherboard.

  • Page 27: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    User’s Manual 1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan The AMD Athlon 64 x 2 / Athlon 64 / Sempron processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
  • Page 28 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism...
  • Page 29 User’s Manual Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 30: System Memory

    1.5 System Memory 1.5.1 DIMM Sockets Location The motherboard comes with two 200-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SODIMM sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 200-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

  • Page 31: Memory Configurations

    User’s Manual 1.5.2 Memory Configurations You can install 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs into the SODIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. Installing DDR2 DIMM other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure.

  • Page 32: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm

    1.5.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Locate the DIMM socket on the board. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, and keep away of touching its connectors.

  • Page 33: Removing A Ddr2 Dimm

    User’s Manual 1.5.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Press the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the ejector tabs. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

  • Page 34: Expansion Slots

    1.6 Expansion Slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 35: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    User’s Manual 1.6.3 Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Redirect to IRQ#9 IRQ holder for PCI streering* Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI streering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT)* System CMOS/Rear Time IRQ holder for PCI streeing* IRQ holder for PCI streeing* IRQ holder for PCI streeing* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*...

  • Page 36: Jumpers

    1.7 Jumpers 1.7.1 Clear CMOS (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

  • Page 37: Com1 Ri/+5V/+12V Selection (Jcompwr1)

    User’s Manual 1.7.2 COM1 RI/+5V/+12V Selection (JCOMPWR1) +5V (Default) +12V Ring 1.7.3 COM2 RI/+5V/+12V Selection (JCOMPWR2) +5V (Default) +12V Ring...

  • Page 38: Connectors

    1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear Panel Connectors Label Function Description KBMS PS/2 mouse connector The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse. COM12 Serial port connector D-Sub 9-pin, male VGA_DVI LAN_USB12 LAN (RJ-45) connector This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
  • Page 39 User’s Manual Label Function Description AUDIO Line-Out port (Lime) This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. AUDIO Microphone port (Pink) This port connects a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.
  • Page 40 Label Function Description USB34 USB 2.0 connector These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. VGA_DVI VGA port This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. COM12 Serial port connector D-Sub 9-pin, male KBMS PS/2 KB connector...

  • Page 41: Front Panel Audio Connector (Aafp)

    User’s Manual 1.8.2 Front Panel Audio Connector (AAFP) 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 one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. For motherboards with the optional HD Audio feature, we recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high‑definition audio...

  • Page 42: Atx Power Connector (Atx12V, Atxpwr)

    1.8.3 ATX Power Connector (ATX12V, ATXPWR) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR Important notes on the Motherboard Power Requirements...

  • Page 43: Chassis Fan Connector (Cha_Fan)

    User’s Manual 1.8.4 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN) 1.8.5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 44: System Panel Connector (F_Panel)

    1.8.6 System Panel Connector (F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System Power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

  • Page 45: Amplifier Connector (Jamp1)

    User’s Manual 1.8.7 Amplifier connector (JAMP1) 1.8.8 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) Signal Description Signal Signal Description Bright adjust. Vadj=0.75V ~ 4.25V (Recommended: 4.7KΩ, > 1/16W) ENBKL LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal...

  • Page 46: Digital I/O Connector (Jdio)

    1.8.9 Digital I/O Connector (JDIO) 1.8.10 LVDS connector (JLVDS) 1.8.11 JSPI Connector (JSPI)

  • Page 47: Primary Ide Connector (Pre_Ide)

    User’s Manual 1.8.12 Primary IDE Connector (PRE_IDE) Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to Pin...

  • Page 48: Serial Ata Connector (Sata1, Sata2)

    1.8.13 Serial ATA Connector (SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA1 SATA2 SATA1 SATA2 Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge...

  • Page 49: Usb 2.0 Connector (Usb56)

    User’s Manual 1.8.14 USB 2.0 Connector (USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 50 This chapter tells how to change the system set tings through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup BIOS setup...

  • Page 51: Bios Setup

    User’s Manual BIOS Setup 2.1 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

  • Page 52: Legend Box

    2.1.1 Legend Box The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus Key(s) Function Description Select Screen ← Select Item ↑↓ Change Option / Field Enter Go to Sub Screen PGDN Next Page PGUP Previous Page HOME Go to Top of Screen...

  • Page 53: Bios Menu Screen

    User’s Manual 2.2 BIOS Menu Screen When you enter the BIOS, the following screen appears. The BIOS menu screen displays the items that allow you to make changes to the system configuration. To access the menu items, press the up/down/right/left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted, then press [Enter] to open the specific menu.

  • Page 54: Standard Cmos Features

    2.2.1 Standard CMOS Features The Standard CMOS Features screen gives you an overview of the basic system. 2.2.1.1 Date [Day, xx/ xx/ xxxx] The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>. 2.2.1.2 Time [xx : xx : xx] The time format is <hour><minute><second>, based on the 24-hour clock.
  • Page 55 User’s Manual 2.2.1.3 IDE Channel 0/1/2/3/4/5 Master / Slave / SATA1 / SATA2 IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] to select this option for automatic device detection. IDE Device Setup [Auto]: Automatically detects IDE devices during POST [None]: Select this when no IDE device is used. The system will skip the auto-detection setup to make system start up faster.

  • Page 56: Advanced Bios Features

    2.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features The “Advanced BIOS Features” screen appears when choosing the “Advanced BIOS Features” item from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu. It allows the user to configure the motherboard according to his particular requirements. Below are some major items that are provided in the Advanced BIOS Features screen.
  • Page 57 User’s Manual 2.2.2.1 CPU Features Virtualization Technology When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provide by Vander pool Technology.
  • Page 58 2.2.2.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority Set hard disk boot device priority. 2.2.2.3 Quick Power On Self Test This allows the system to skip certain tests to speed up the boot-up procedure. Item Description Enabled Enable quick POST Disabled Normal POST...
  • Page 59 User’s Manual 2.2.2.4 First / Second / Third Boot Device The BIOS tries to load the OS from the devices in the sequence set here. The options are: Item Description Floppy Floppy Device LS120 LS120 Device HDD-0 First Hard Disk Device SCSI SCSI Device CDROM...
  • Page 60 2.2.2.8 Security Option This category determines whether the password is required when the sys- tem boots up or only when entering setup. The options are: Item Description The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the System correct password is not entered at the prompt.

  • Page 61: Advanced Chipset Features

    User’s Manual 2.2.3 Advanced Chipset Features...
  • Page 62 2.2.3.1 UMA Frame Buffer Size The options: Auto, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB 2.2.3.2 Current UMA Size The options: 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB 2.2.3.3 Video Display Device The options: CRT only, LCD only, DFP only, CRT + LCD, CRT + DFP, LCD + DFP 2.2.3.4 Panel Types The options: [None LVDS]...

  • Page 63: Integrated Peripherals

    User’s Manual 2.2.4 Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
  • Page 64 2.2.4.1 OnChip IDE Device IDE DMA Transfer Access Use this field to enable or disable IDE DMA transfer access. On-Chip IDE Channel The options: Enabled, Disabled. Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO/UMDA The channel has both a master and a slave, making four IDE devices possible. Because two IDE devices may have a different Mode timing (0, 1, 2, 3, 4), it is necessary for these to be independent.
  • Page 65 User’s Manual 2.2.4.2 OnChip PCI Device HD Azalia Audio This item allows you to Enabled/Disabled Azalia/AC97 chipset. The options: Auto, AC97 Audio only, Disabled. USB 1.0 Controller This item allows you to set the USB Controller. The options: Enabled, Disabled. USB 2.0 Controller This item allows you to set the USB 2.0 Controller.
  • Page 66 2.2.4.3 Onboard LAN Boot ROM The options are [disabled], [enable]. 2.2.4.4 Onboard Serial Port Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports. The choice: [Disabled], [3F8/IRQ4], [2F8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3], [AUTO] 2.2.4.5 PWRON After PWR-Fail The options are [off], [on]. 2.2.4.6 Watch Dog Timer Select This option will determine watch dog timer.

  • Page 67: Security Chip Configuration

    User’s Manual 2.2.5 Security Chip Configuration 2.2.5.1 TPM Support The options: Enable, Disable 2.2.5.2 TPM Status The options: [No Change]: Keep current status [Clear]: Rest configurations [Enable & Activate]: TPM Enabling [Deactivate & Disable]: TPM Disable...

  • Page 68: Power Management Setup

    2.2.6 Power Management Setup The power management setup controls the single board computer's “green” features to save power. The following screen shows the manufacturer’s defaults. 2.2.6.1 ACPI Function The choices are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. 2.2.6.2 ACPI Suspend Type This item allows you to set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend) or S3/STR(Suspend To RAM).

  • Page 69: Pc Health Status

    User’s Manual 2.2.7 PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, Fan & System 2.2.7.1 CPU FAN Profile Mode The options: Optimal / Silent /Performance / Disable 2.2.7.2 CPU Temperature Protect This item allows you to set the CPU temperature that is decided when the system have to shut down to protect CPU.
  • Page 70 2.2.7.5 Chassis FAN Speed This shows the Chassis FAN Speed (RPM). 2.2.7.6 CPU FAN Speed This shows the CPU FAN Speed.(RPM) 2.2.7.7 Vcore and Others Voltage This shows the voltage of VCORE, +5V, +12V, VCC(V), VBAT(V), and 3VSB(V).

  • Page 71: Load Setup Defaults

    User’s Manual 2.2.8 Load Setup Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their needs. Press <Y>...

  • Page 72: Save Password

    2.2.9 Save Password You can set password. It is able to enter/change the options of setup menus. Follow these steps to change the password. Choose the “Set Password” option from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu and press <Enter>. The screen displays the following message: Please Enter Your Password Press <Enter>.

  • Page 73: Save & Exit Setup

    User’s Manual 2.2.10 Save & Exit Setup If you select this and press <Enter>, the values entered in the setup utilities will be recorded in the CMOS memory of the chipset. The processor will check this every time you turn your system on and compare this to what it finds as it checks the system.

  • Page 74: Exit Without Saving

    2.2.11 Exit Without Saving Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the setup program without recording any new values or changing old ones.

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