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Acknowledgments AMI is a registered trademark of AMI Software International, Inc. PS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Intel and Intel® Core 2 Duo and Intel® Celeron processors are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Board Dimensions .............. 4 Installations ............5 Installing the CPU .............. 6 Installing the Memory............7 Setting the Jumpers............. 8 Connectors on MI946F ............. 12 BIOS Setup ............23 Drivers Installation ........47 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ......48 VGA Drivers Installation ..........50 Realtek Audio Driver Installation ........
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IMPORTANT NOTE: When the system boots without the CRT being connected, there will be no image on screen when you insert the CRT/VGA cable. To show the image on screen, the hotkey must be pressed (CTRL-ALT-F1). MI946F User’s Manual...
INTRODUCTION Introduction Product Description The MI946F Mini ITX board incorporates the Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset for Embedded Computing, consisting of the Intel® GM45 Graphic Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) and Intel® I/O Controller Hub (ICH9-M), an optimized integrated graphics solution with a 1066MHz and 800MHz front-side bus.
INTRODUCTION Checklist Your MI946F package should include the items listed below. The MI946F Mini-ITX motherboard This User’s Manual 1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility Cable kit (Serial port, Serial ATA) MI946F User’s Manual...
INSTALLATIONS Installations This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and connectors on the MI946F in order to set up a workable system. The topics covered are: Installing the CPU ................6 Installing the Memory ................7 Setting the Jumpers ................8 Connectors on MI946F ..............
INSTALLATIONS Installing the CPU The MI946F board supports a Socket 478MN (Merom) processor socket for Intel Core 2 Duo (Penryn), mobile processors. The processor socket comes with a screw to secure the processor. As shown in the left picture below, loosen the screw first before inserting the processor.
INSTALLATIONS Installing the Memory The MI946F board supports two DDR3 memory socket for a maximum total memory of 4GB. Installing and Removing Memory Modules To install the DDR3 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and perform the following steps: 1.
INSTALLATIONS Setting the Jumpers Jumpers are used on MI946F to select various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following lists the connectors on MI946F and their respective functions.
INSTALLATIONS CN1, CN2: COM1 and VGA Connector Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name Not Used [[[[ Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name Green Blue N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. HSYNC VSYNC MI946F User’s Manual...
SHIELD 1/3 Green DATA 3- Blue DATA 3+ HSYNC DDC POWER Ground A GROUND 1 Ground USB_LAN1: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB1/2 Ports USB_LAN2: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB3/4 Ports CN4: Audio Connector CN5, CN6, CN7, CN8: SATA Connectors MI946F User’s Manual...
Ground +12V Rotation detection CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector This is a 3-pin header for the CPU fan. The fan must be a 12V fan. Pin # Signal Name Ground +12V Rotation detection JMINI: Mini PCIE Connector MI946F User’s Manual...
ATX Power On Switch Not Defined Power LED Speaker Speaker: Pins 1 - 4 This connector provides an interface to a speaker for audio tone generation. An 8-ohm speaker is recommended. Pin # Signal Name Speaker out No connect Ground MI946F User’s Manual...
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Reset Switch: Pins 9 and 19 The reset switch allows the user to reset the system without turning the main power switch off and then on again. Orientation is not required when making a connection to this header. MI946F User’s Manual...
J7: Digital I/O Signal Name Signal Name OUT3 OUT1 OUT2 OUT0 J8: SPI Flash Connector (factory use only) J9: USB5/USB6 Connector Signal Name Signal Name Ground Ground Ground J10: USB7/USB8 Connector Signal Name Signal Name Ground Ground Ground MI946F User’s Manual...
RI, Ring indicator GND, ground Not Used J13: Front Audio Connector Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name MIC2_L Ground MIC2_R Presence# Line2_L MIC2_ID Sense Line2_R Line2_ID J14: PCI-E(x1) Slot PCI1: PCI Slot (supports 2 Master) MI946F User’s Manual...
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<PgUp> and <PgDn> keys to change entries, <F1> for help and <Esc> to quit. When you enter the Setup utility, the Main Menu screen will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from various setup functions and exit choices. MI946F User’s Manual...
These defaults have been carefully chosen by both Award and your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Changing the defaults could cause the system to become unstable and crash in some cases. MI946F User’s Manual...
The fields in each section are shown in the following pages, as seen in the computer screen. Please note that setting the wrong values may cause the system to malfunction. If unsure, please contact technical support of your supplier. MI946F User’s Manual...
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Manufacturer: the name of the CPU manufacturer Brand String: the brand name of the CPU being used Frequency: the CPU processing speed FSB Speed: the FSB speed Cache L1: the CPU L1 cache size Cache L2: the CPU L2 cache MI946F User’s Manual...
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Serial Port3 Address [Disabled] Serial Port4 Address [Disabled] <- Select Screen Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] ↑↓ Select Item Power On Function [None] Change Field Tab Select Field General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit MI946F User’s Manual...
1.5V : 1.521V General Help CPU Smart Fan Disabled ACPI Shut down Temperature Disabled F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit The Hardware Health Configuration menu is used to show the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. MI946F User’s Manual...
General ACPI Configuration settings Suspend mode [S1] <- Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Suspend Mode The options of this field are S1, S3 and Auto. MI946F User’s Manual...
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Power Management/APM Enabled a wake event. Resume On Ring Disabled Resume On PME# Disabled <- Select Screen Resume On RTC Alarm Disabled ↑↓ Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit MI946F User’s Manual...
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This option is used enable activity on the PCI PME (power managementevent) controller to wake up the system from a suspend or standby state Resume On RTC Alarm This option is used to specify the time the system should be awakened from a suspended state MI946F User’s Manual...
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↑↓ Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit This configuration is supported only with MI946AF (with iAMT function). The Intel AMT Configuration configures the Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) options. MI946F User’s Manual...
This option is specifies the MPS (Multiprocessor Specification) version for your operating system. MPS version 1.4 added extended configuration tables to improve support for multiple PCI bus configurations and improve future expandability. The default setting is 1.4. MI946F User’s Manual...
This option is enabled by default. USB 2.0 Controller Mode Configures the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or FullSpeed (12Mbps).This option is enabled by HiSpeed. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration This option is used to configure USB mass storage class devices. MI946F User’s Manual...
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Enabled Ethernet Power for WOL. [All Disabled] Shutdown the Standby Power. <- Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Field General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Standby Power on S5 This configuration is supported only with MI946F/MI946RF. MI946F User’s Manual...
PnP devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play OS. PCI Latency Timer This item sets value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register. Options are: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248. MI946F User’s Manual...
System Boot. ► Boot Settings Configuration ► Boot Device Priority ► Hard Disk Drives <- Select Screen ► CD/DVD Drives ↑↓ Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit MI946F User’s Manual...
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. This allows option ROM to trap interrupt 19. Hit <DEL> Message Display This displays “Press <DEL> to run Setup” in POST. Interrupt 19 Capture This allows option ROMs to trap interrupt 19. MI946F User’s Manual...
Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed <- Select Screen Change Supervisor Password ↑↓ Select Item Change User Password Change Field Tab Select Field Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit MI946F User’s Manual...
This option is used to select the graphics controller used as the primary boot device. Select either an integrated graphics controller (IGD) or a combination of PCI graphics controller, a PCI express (PEG) controller or an IGD. MI946F User’s Manual...
This option is used to select the type of flat panel connected to the system. Options include: 640x480 18b / 800x600 18b / 1024x768 18b / 1024x768 24b / 1280x1024 24b / 1600x1200 24b Active LVDS Device This option is set to Integrated LVDS, by default. MI946F User’s Manual...
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Enabled Onboard PCI option ROM [Disabled] 82567LM LAN Boot This option is disabled by default. The system, then, will not boot using the Gigabit LAN interface. HDA Controller This option is used to enable the Southbridge high definition audio controller. MI946F User’s Manual...
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This option is enabled by default and cannot be changed. ME-IDER This configuration is supported only with MI946AF (with iAMT function). This option is used to enable or disable the IDE-Redirection (IDE-R) function on an AMT-capable system. MI946F User’s Manual...
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Serial-Over-Lan (SOL). When enabled, the KT function allows a management system to control an IntelR AMT clientsystem remotely. The keyboard interface of a managed client system, such as BIOS menu, is displayed through the management system. MI946F User’s Manual...
These default settings are optimal and enable all high performance features. Load Failsafe Defaults This option allows you to load the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the BIOS ROM. These default settings are non-optimal and disable all high-performance features. MI946F User’s Manual...
Intel® Management Engine Interface ..........57 Intel® AMT SOL Driver Installation..........59 IMPORTANT NOTE: After installing your Windows operating system (Windows XP), you must install first the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility before proceeding with the drivers installation. MI946F User’s Manual...
Plug & Play INF support for Intel chipset components. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) GM45 Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility. MI946F User’s Manual...
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4. Click Yes to accept the software license agreement and proceed with the installation process. 5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the installation. 6. The Setup process is now complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. MI946F User’s Manual...
1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) GM45 Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) GM45 Chipset Family Graphics Driver. 3. When the Welcome screen to the Setup Program appears, click Next to continue. MI946F User’s Manual...
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5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the installation of the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver. 6. On Setup Progress screen, click Next to continue. 7. Setup complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. MI946F User’s Manual...
1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) GM45 Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. 3. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard screen, click Next. 3. InstallShield Wizard is complete. Click Finish to restart the computer. MI946F User’s Manual...
Follow the steps below to install the Intel LAN drivers. This one installation will cover both 82574L and 82567LM LAN controllers. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) GM45 Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Driver. MI946F User’s Manual...
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DRIVERS INSTALLATIONS 3. In the Intel® Network Connections screen*, click Install Drivers and Software. 4. In the welcome screen of the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Network Connections, click Next. MI946F User’s Manual...
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DRIVERS INSTALLATIONS 5. In the License Agreement, Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 6. In the Setup Options, click the checkbox as shown below and click Next. MI946F User’s Manual...
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DRIVERS INSTALLATIONS 7. In the InstallShield Wizard screen, click Install to begin the installation. 7. InstallShield Wizard is completed. Click Finish to exit the Wizard. MI946F User’s Manual...
DRIVERS INSTALLATION Intel® Management Engine Interface REMARKS: The Intel iAMT 4.0 Drivers can be installed on MI946AF, not MI946F. Follow the steps below to install the Intel Management Engine. 1. Insert the drivers disc that comes with the motherboard. Click Intel and then Intel(R) AMT 4.0 Drivers, then Intel(R) MEI Driver.
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DRIVERS INSTALLATION 2. When the Setup Progress screen appears, click Next. Then, click Finish when the setup progress has been successfully installed. MI946F User’s Manual...
Intel® AMT SOL Driver Installation REMARKS: The Intel iAMT 4.0 Drivers can be installed on MI946AF, not MI946F. Follow the steps below to install the Intel Management Engine. 1. Insert the drivers disc that comes with the motherboard. Click Intel and then Intel(R) AMT 4.0 Drivers, then Intel(R) LMS/SOL Driver.
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DRIVERS INSTALLATION 2. On the Setup screen for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SPI, click Install. When Setup is complete, click Exit. MI946F User’s Manual...
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DRIVERS INSTALLATION 3. The next screen shows the Intel® Active Management Technology setup progress where the Intel AMT SOL driver is being installed. Click Next. Click Finish when setup process is complete. MI946F User’s Manual...
Interrupt Cascade IRQ3 Serial Port #2 IRQ4 Serial Port #1 IRQ5 Reserved IRQ6 Floppy Disk Controller IRQ8 Real Time Clock IRQ9 Reserved IRQ10 Reserved IRQ11 Reserved IRQ12 PS/2 Mouse IRQ13 80287 IRQ14 Primary IDE IRQ15 Secondary IDE MI946F User’s Manual...
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Winbond 83627UHG, program abort.\n"); return(1); Dio5Initial(); //for GPIO50..57 Dio5SetDirection(0x0F); //GP50..53 = input, GP54..57=output printf("Current DIO direction = 0x%X\n", Dio5GetDirection()); printf("Current DIO status = 0x%X\n", Dio5GetInput()); printf("Set DIO output to high\n"); Dio5SetOutput(0x0F); printf("Set DIO output to low\n"); Dio5SetOutput(0x00); return 0; MI946F User’s Manual...
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Dio5SetDirection(unsigned char NewData) //NewData : 1 for input, 0 for output Set_W627UHG_LD(0x08); //switch to logic device 8 Set_W627UHG_Reg(0xE0, NewData); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- unsigned char Dio5GetDirection(void) unsigned char result; Set_W627UHG_LD(0x08); //switch to logic device 8 result = Get_W627UHG_Reg(0xE0); return (result); //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- MI946F User’s Manual...
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