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- Page 1 Mini-ITX AIMB-253 ® Intel Core 2 Duo/Core Duo/Core Solo Mini ITX Main Board User’s Manual First Edition March 2007...
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Page 2: Trademarks
Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of Advantech Corp. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we re- serve the right to make changes without notice. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equip- ment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. -
Page 4: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement T h i s e q u i p m e n t h a s b e e n tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 5: Weee (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) Statement
Advantech wll comply wth the product take back requrements at the end of lfe of Advantech-branded products that are sold nto the EU. You can... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Copyright Notice ......................ii Trademarks ........................ii Revision History ......................ii Technical Support ......................ii Safety Instructions .......................iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ............iv WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ........v Chapter 1 ........................1-1 Getting Started ......................1-1 Mainboard Specifications ................... 1-2 Mainboard Layout ....................1-4 Chapter 2 ........................ - Page 7 CONTENTS Slots ........................2-18 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot ......2-18 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot ........2-18 PCI Interrupt Request Routing ..............2-18 Chapter 3 ........................3-1 BIOS Setup ........................ 3-1 Entering Setup ....................3-2 Control Keys ....................3-3 Getting Help ....................3-3 General Help <F1>...
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Page 8: Chapter 1
Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the AIMB-253 Mini ITX main- board. ® Based on the innovative Intel 945GM & ICH7M con- trollers for optimal system efficiency, the AIMB-253 ® accommodates the latest Intel Core 2 Duo/Core... -
Page 9: Mainboard Specifications
AIMB-253 Mainboard Mainboard Specifications Processor Support ® - Intel Core 2 Duo/Core Duo/Core Solo CPU - Supports 3 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control - Supports Intel Dual Core Technology to 533/667MHz and up Supported FSB - 533/667MHz Chipset ®... - Page 10 Getting Started - 1 PS2 keyboard/mouse port - 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In stacked audio jack Onboard Pinheaders - 1 USB 2.0 pinheader (2 ports) - 1 parallel port pinheader - 1 front audio pinheader - 1 LVDS connector - 1 Digital I/O pinheader (16GPIO) - 1 RS232/422/485 COM port header for COM2~COM5 (optional) - 1 front panel pinheader Slots...
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Page 11: Mainboard Layout
AIMB-253 Mainboard Mainboard Layout AIMB-253 Mini ITX Mainboard... -
Page 12: Chapter 2
Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installa- tion, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. -
Page 13: Quick Components Guide
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Page 14: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)
Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) ® The mainboard supports Intel Core 2 Duo/Core Duo/Core Solo processors. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. -
Page 15: Cpu & Cooler Set Installation
AIMB-253 Mainboard CPU & Cooler Set Installation 1. Place the CPU on top of the socket. Make sure to align the gold arrow on the CPU with the arrow key on the socket. 2. Push the CPU down until its pins securely fit into the socket. 3. On the front end of the CPU socket is a locking mechanism designed into the form of a screw. - Page 16 Hardware Setup 5. Mount the cooler set (fan & heatsink bundled) on top of the CPU and fit it into the retention mechanism. 7. Connect the fan power cable from the 6. Secure the metal clips back to the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power retention mechanism. connector on the mainboard.
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Page 17: Memory
AIMB-253 Mainboard Memory The mainboard provides one 240-pin non-ECC DDRII 533/667 DIMM slot and sup- ports up to 2GB system memory. DDRII 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Single-Channel: All DIMMs in GREEN Installing DDRII Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. -
Page 18: Power Supply
Hardware Setup Power Supply ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orienta- tion and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the con- nector. -
Page 19: Back Panel
AIMB-253 Mainboard Back Panel Serial Port Connector The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the con- nector. VGA Connector The DB15-pin female connector is provided for VGA monitors. -
Page 20: Connectors
Hardware Setup Connectors Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector connects to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. CHASSIS JCI1 44-Pin EIDE Connector: IDE1... -
Page 21: Serial Ata Connectors: Sata1, Sata2
AIMB-253 Mainboard Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 SATA1~SATA2 are high-speed SATA interface ports and support SATA data rates of 150MB/s. Each SATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device and is fully compli- ant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. SATA1 SATA2 Serial ATA cable... -
Page 22: Audio Amplifier Connector: Jamp1
Hardware Setup Audio Amplifier Connector: JAMP1 The JAMP1 is used to connect audio amplifiers to enhance audio performance. Pin Definition SIGNAL JAMP1 AMP_L- AMP_L+ AMP_R- AMP_R+ Front Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 connects to an optional audio bracket that provides extra front panel audio IO jacks. Audio Bracket JAUD1 (Optional) JAUD1 Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL 5V_SB... -
Page 23: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufan1, Sysfan1
AIMB-253 Mainboard Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a spe- cially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. -
Page 24: Serial Port Connector: J2
Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: J2 The J2 is a RS232/422/485 COM port pinheader that connects to serial devices. RS232 RS422 RS485 COM2 COM3 COM4 COM5 V = supported X = not supported Serial Port Bracket (Optional) Connect to J2 J2 Pin Definition Voltage Select Serial Port... -
Page 25: Front Usb Connector: F_Usb2
AIMB-253 Mainboard Front USB Connector: F_USB2 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) ® that is compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology in- creases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals... -
Page 26: Digital Io Connector: J3
Hardware Setup Digital IO Connector: J3 The J3 connects to the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) peripheral module. J3 Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL VCC3 VCC5 N_GPIO10 N_GPIO20 N_GPIO11 N_GPIO21 N_GPIO12 N_GPIO22 N_GPIO13 N_GPIO23 N_GPIO14 N_GPIO24 N_GPIO15 N_GPIO25 N_GPIO16 N_GPIO26 N_GPIO17 N_GPIO27 Parallel Port Header: JLPT1 The mainboard provides a 26-pin header for connection to an optional parallel port bracket. -
Page 27: Lvds Flat Panel Connector: Jlvds1
AIMB-253 Mainboard LVDS Flat Panel Connector: JLVDS1 The LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) connector provides a digital interface typically used with flat panels. After connecting an LVDS interfaced flat panel to the JLVDS1, be sure to check the panel datasheet and set the J1 LVDS Power Selection Jumper to a proper voltage. -
Page 28: Jumpers
Hardware Setup Jumpers LVDS Power Selection Jumper: J1 Use this jumper to specify the LVDS power. Signal Name VCC3 LCD_SRC (default VCC3) VCC5 COM Port Power Jumpers: JCOMP4, JCOMP5 These jumpers specify the operation voltage of the serial port COM4 & COM5. JCOMP4 +12V JCOMP5... -
Page 29: Slots
AIMB-253 Mainboard Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot PCI Express architecture provides a high performance graphics infrastructure for Embedded Platforms doubling the capability of existing AGP 8x designs with transfer rates of 4.0 GB/s over a PCI Express x16 lane for graphics controllers... -
Page 30: Bios Setup
BIOS Setup Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for op- timum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. ... -
Page 31: Entering Setup
AIMB-253 Mainboard Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <Delete> key to enter Setup. Press Delete to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, re- start the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. -
Page 32: Control Keys
BIOS Setup Control Keys Move to the previous item < ↑ > < ↓ > Move to the next item < ← > Move to the item in the left hand Move to the item in the right hand < → > <Enter>... -
Page 33: The Menu Bar
AIMB-253 Mainboard The Menu Bar Main Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. Advanced Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features available on your system’s chipset. PC Health This entry monitors your hardware health status. Security Use this menu to set Supervisor and User Passwords. -
Page 34: Main
BIOS Setup Main Date (mm:dd:yy) The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>. Time (hh:mm:ss) The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>. EIDE Channel 0/1/2/3 Master/Slave Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. - Page 35 AIMB-253 Mainboard If you select [Manual], related information is asked to be entered to the following items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufac- turer.
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Page 36: Advanced
BIOS Setup Advanced Advanced BIOS Features The sub-menu is used to configure chipset features for optimal system perfor- mance. - Page 37 AIMB-253 Mainboard Quick Power On Self Test Select [Enabled] to reduce the amount of time required to run the power-on self- test (POST). A quick POST skips certain steps. We recommend that you nor- mally disable quick POST. Better to find a problem during POST than lose data during your work. Boot Up NumLock Status This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on.
- Page 38 BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features The sub-menu is used to configure chipset features for optimal system perform- ance. DRAM Timing Selectable Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [By SPD] enables DRAM timing to be determined automatically by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting [Manual] allows users to configure the following fields manually. CAS Latency Time This controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read com- mand after receiving it.
- Page 39 AIMB-253 Mainboard Precharge Delay (tRAS) The field specifies the idle cycles before precharging an idle bank. System Memory Frequency Use this item to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAMs. **VGA Setting** The following items allow you to configure the VGA settings of the system. PEG/Onchip VGA Control This setting allows you to select whether to use the onchip graphics processor or the PCI Express card. When set to [Onchip VGA], the motherboard boots up using the onboard graph- ics processor, even when a PCI Express graphics card is installed.
- Page 40 BIOS Setup LVDS Panel Type This setting specifies the resolution of the LVDS panel. LVDS Backlight Control This setting controls the brightness level of the LVDS panel backlight. Integrated Peripherals EIDE Primary Master/Slave PIO The EIDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode for the EIDE devices that the onboard EIDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4 pro- vide successively increased performance.
- Page 41 AIMB-253 Mainboard [SATA Only] SATA operates in legacy mode PATA EIDE Mode / SATA Port These settings specify the modes of the PATA & SATA ports. Onboard Device USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controller.
- Page 42 BIOS Setup These settings disable/enable the onboard Ethernet controller. Onboard LAN1/ LAN2 Boot ROM The items enable or disable the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROMs during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process. Super IO Device Serial Port Setting 3-13...
- Page 43 AIMB-253 Mainboard Onboard Serial Port 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Select an address for Serial Port 1/2/3/4/5. Serial Port 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Use IRQ Select a corresponding interrupt for Serial Port 1/2/3/4/5.
- Page 44 BIOS Setup Power Management Setup ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Man- agement Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select [Enabled]. ACPI Suspend Type This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your op- erating system supports ACPI, such as Windows 98SE, Windows ME and Windows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field. Options are: [S1(POS)] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state.
- Page 45 AIMB-253 Mainboard Power On by Ring An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incom- ing call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state. USB KB Wake-Up from S3 This setting allows you to enter “Any Key” (max. 8 numbers) to wake up the system from S3 state.
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Page 46: Pc Health
BIOS Setup PC Health Smart Fan Setting Smart System / CPU Fan Temp. Select a temperature setting here, and if the temperature of the CPU/system climbs up to the selected temperature setting, the system will automatically 3-17... - Page 47 AIMB-253 Mainboard increase the speed of the CPU/system fan to cool down the overheated CPU/ system. System / CPU Temp Tolerance You can select a fan tolerance value here for the specific range for the Smart System / CPU Fan Temp. items. If the current temperatures of the fans reach the maximum threshold (the temperatures set in the Smart System / CPU Fan Temp.
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Page 48: Security
BIOS Setup Security Set Supervisor Password Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. Set User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot. Security Option This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below: Option Description [Setup] The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup. [System] A password prompt appears every tme when the computer s powered on or when end users try to run Setup. -
Page 49: System
AIMB-253 Mainboard System Machine Type/Model, Processor, Processor Cache Size, Processor Speed, System Memory Type, Video Controller, BIOS Date, BIOS Version These items show the hardware specifications of your system. Read only. 3-20... -
Page 50: Boot
BIOS Setup Boot Hard Disk Boot Priority This setting allows users to set the boot priority of the specified hard disk devices. First press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the desired device, then press <+>, <-> or <PageUp>, <PageDown> key to move it up/down in the priority list. First / Second / Third Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS at- tempts to load the disk operating system. -
Page 51: Exit
AIMB-253 Mainboard Exit Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.
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