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BCM MX855 User Manual

All-in-one pentium m/ celeron m itx board with lvds fp, audio out,6 usb 2.0, 2 gigabit ethernet
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  • Page 1 Embedded Motherboard MX855 All-in-One Pentium M/ Celeron M ITX Board With LVDS FP, Audio out,6 USB 2.0, 2 Gigabit Ethernet User’s Manual http://www.bcmcom.com...
  • Page 2 (where applicable). References: This manual is created and written by BCM Technical Dept., but not limited, to the information from the MX855 External Production Specifications, and MX855 Specifications. If any comments, suggestions, or errors on this manual, please write an e-mail to support@bcmcom.com.
  • Page 3 Compliance & Certificate & & ISO 9001 Certificate: This device was produced in our plant with advanced quality system certified by DNV QA Ltd. in according to ISO 9001. This Certificate is valid for: DESIGN & MANUFACTURE OF MOTHERBOARD AND PERSONAL COMPUTERS. CE Declaration: CE marking is a visible declaration by the manufacturer or his authorized representatives that the electrical equipment to which it relates satisfies all the provisions of the 1994...

  • Page 4: Easy Installation

    Easy Installation Easy Installation Steps The following “Easy Installation” steps are for users accustomed to the assembly of a computer system. For those individuals requiring more specific information, please refer to the more detailed descriptions located within the latter chapters of this manual. Note: You must keep your power cable unplugged until the following installation steps are completed.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT USER’S NOTICE MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION COOLING SOLUTIONS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF MX855 MOTHERBOARD 1-1 FEATURE OF MOTHERBOARD 1-2 SPECIFICATION 1-3 SYSTEM DIAGRAM 1-4 JUMPER & CONNECTOR SETTING CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS 2-2 CHECKING MOTHERBOARD'S JUMPER SETTING...

  • Page 6: Manual Revision Information

    80 wire ATA66/100 IDE cable 34 wire Floppy cable Audio line out cable 1 COM port cable (DB9) CD for motherboard utilities Standard I/O Shield for MX855 MX855 User’s Manual on CD (Digital Format) MX855 Quick Reference Guide Custom CPU Heat Sink...
  • Page 7 Processor Family ™ The MX855 has been design with Intel® 855GME GMCH and Intel® ICH-4 for Embedded Computing, with build-in optimized integrated graphics solution with a 400 MHz system bus and integrated 32-bit 3D core at 133 MHz. It features a low-power design, supports the Intel®...

  • Page 8: Feature Of Motherboard

    1GB DDR memory, onboard two Intel 82541GI Gigabit Ethernet controllers (support 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet), Audio Line-Out and 2 COM ports, besides the MX855 with four USB2.0 ports on rear panel and two internal USB2.0 ports. They are for POS, Kiosk and high-end embedded applications. ®...

  • Page 9: Specification

    1-2 Specification Spec Description ∗ Design Mini ITX form factor 6 layers PCB size: 6.69”(W) x 6.69”(D) (170 x 170 mm) ∗ Chipset Intel 82855GME GMCH Chipset ∗ Intel 82801DB ICH4 Chipset ∗ CPU Socket Support socket 478 Intel Pentium M (Banias and Dothan) core processor with 1MB or 2MB L2 cache.

  • Page 10: System Diagram

    1-3 System Diagram MX855 Mainboard Diagram Socket 478-pins Clock Intel Pentium M ADDR CTRL DATA 400MHz FSB LVDS DVI / CRT GMCH (855GME) DDR266/333 X1 Device 732 Micro FCBGA Dual Intel IDE Primary ATA100 Ac97 82541GI Audio 10/100/1000 IDE Secondary...

  • Page 11: Jumper & Connector Setting

    Jumper & Connector KB/MS 93004 IR-CONN COM1 IRDA LAN1-LED LAN LED LAN2-LED LPT1 JP1JP2 Ext. KB/ Mouse LAN2 LAN1 USB2/3 USB0/1 EXT. KB/MS CN12 Bus Speed COM 2 COM2 Select DFP LVDS CN11 CN10 LVDS-CONN USB 4/5 USB4/5 PCI Slot CPU Socket Clear CMOS BATT1...
  • Page 12 Jumper Name Description Page LAN 2 LED 4-pin Block LAN 1 LED 4-pin Block CPU Type Setting Select 2-pin Block Clear CMOS 6-pin Block Power On Setting Select 2-pin Block LCD Power Setting Select 3-pin Block Connector / Header Socket/Slot Name Description Page...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2-1 Hardware installation Steps Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps: 1. Check motherboard jumper setting 2. Install CPU and Fan 3. Install System Memory (DIMM) 4. Install Expansion cards 5. Connect IDE and Floppy cables, Front Panel /Back Panel cable 6.

  • Page 14: Install Cpu

    2-3 Install CPU 2-3-1 Glossary Chipset (or core logic) – A highly integrated circuits which control the interfaces between the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards. Processor slot/socket - the slot or socket used to mount the system processor on the motherboard.
  • Page 15 2-3-2 About Intel Pentium M/ Celeron M This motherboard provides with a ZIF 478 socket Pentium M/ Celeron M system processor. The Pentium M architecture and 855GMEon chips provide a x86-base solution, a highly compatible, high performance, low heat dissipation and low power solution make mobile embedded system application possible.

  • Page 16: Install Memory

    2-4 Install Memory This motherboard provides one 184-pin DIMM (DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES) sites for memory expansion available to maximum memory size of 1.0GB DDR SDRAM. • Support 128Mb, 256Mb, 512Mb technologies implemented as x8, x16 devices. • ECC, Non-ECC DIMMS. Valid Memory Configurations Bank 184-Pin DIMM...

  • Page 17: Expansion Card

    2-5 Expansion Cards WARNING! Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. 2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers.

  • Page 18: Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard

    2-5-3 Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard Interrupt request are shared as shown the table below: INT A INT B INT C INT D INT E INT F INT G INT H Slot 1 INTD# INTA# INTB# INTC# √ Onboard LAN 1 √...

  • Page 19: Connectors, Headers

    2-6 Connectors, Headers 2-6-1 Connectors Power Connector (20-pin block): ATXPWR (CN19) ATX Power Supply connector is a 20-pins connector comply with Intel ATX standard. The ATX Power Supply allows to use soft power on with a momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the motherboard.
  • Page 20 Serial Port COM1: (DB9 Male) COM1 is the 9-pin D-Subminiature male connector. The On-board serial port can be disabled through BIOS SETUP. Please refer to Chapter 3 “INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP” section for more detail information. Floppy drive Connector (34-pin block): FDD (CN17) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable.
  • Page 21 Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1 (CN20) This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to your hard disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumpers accordingly.

  • Page 22: Headers

    2-6-2 Headers Serial Port COM 2 (9-pin) Header: (CN9) Signal Signal COM 2 Pin 1 Serial Port 2 Header Audio Header (4-pin): AUDIO Line-Out: (CN15) This header connects to Front Panel Line-out connector with cable. Signal Line Out L AU_GND AU_GND Line Out R Pin 1...
  • Page 23 Front Panel Headers (16-pin): (CN21) Signal Pin# Pin# Signal Buzz (NC) SPKR KBLOCK HDDLED- RESET+ PWRBT- Pin 1 Front Panel Connector PC-Speaker connector: (CN21 1,7) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. IDE Activity LED: IDE LED CN21 (9,11) This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case.
  • Page 24 (11) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin): CD-IN (CN18) CDIN are the connectors for CD-Audio Input signal. Please connect it to CD-ROM CD-Audio output connector. CD Audio-In Header Signal CD-IN CD-R CD-L (12) LCD Panel and Inverter Header (40-pin): LVDS (CN10) LCD Panel Connector HIROSE DF-13-40DP-1.25V Signal Signal...
  • Page 25 (12) LCD Panel Power Setting (JP6) 1-2 closed 3.3V (Default) 2-3 closed LCD Power Setting (14) IrDA Connector (CN4) Signal Pin# FIRTX IRRX IRTX CN 4 (15) LAN LED Header (JP1, JP2) Signal Pin# Pin# Signal Link_LED VCC_3V ACT_LED VCC_3V...

  • Page 26: Starting Up Your Computer

    2-7 Starting Up Your Computer 1. After all connection is made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to the local voltage, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Introducing Bios

    Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge between motherboard and the operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS program gain control. The BIOS first operates a self-diagnostic test called POST (Power On Self Test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization.

  • Page 28: The Main Menu

    3-3 The Main Menu Once you enter Award ® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from fourteen setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
  • Page 29 Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency clock control. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are settings for optimal performances system operations. Load Standard Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for the stable performance system operation.

  • Page 30: Standard Cmos Features

    3-4 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.
  • Page 31 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 manufacturer. If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”. If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be “None”...

  • Page 32: Advanced Bios Features

    3-5 Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features ► CPU Feature [Press Enter] Virus Warning [Disabled] Item Help CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] CPU L3 Cache [Enabled] Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] Menu Level > First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device...
  • Page 33 Disabled (default) No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table. Enabled Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector of hard disk partition table.
  • Page 34 Typematic Rate Setting Keystrokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected. The settings are: Enabled/Disabled. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Sets a number of times to repeat a keystroke in a second when you hold the key down. The settings are: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30.

  • Page 35: Cpu Feature

    3-5-1 CPU Feature Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features Thermal Management [Thermal Monitor 1] TM2 Bus Ratio [0x] Item Help TM2 Bus VID [0.700V] Menu Level > ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults Thermal Management...

  • Page 36: Advanced Chipset Features

    3-6 Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable [By SPD] CAS Latency Time...

  • Page 37: Dram Timing Settings

    area of system memory usually discusses their memory requirements. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
  • Page 38 This field let’s you insert a timing delay between the CAS and RAS strobe signals, used when DRAM is written to, read from, or refreshed. Fast gives faster performance; and Slow gives more stable performance. This field applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system.

  • Page 39: Integrated Peripherals

    3-7 Integrated Peripherals Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals ► OnChip IDE Device [Press Enter] ► Onboard Device [Press Enter] Item Help ► SuperIO Device [Press Enter] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disable] Menu Level > ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 40 3-7-1 OnChip IDE Device Settings Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility VIA OnChip IDE Device OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] OnChip Primary IDE [Enabled] Item Help Primary Master [Auto] Primary Slave [Auto] Primary Master UDMA [Auto] Menu Level >> Primary Slave UDMA [Auto] OnChip Secondary IDE...

  • Page 41: Onboard Device Function

    3-7-2 Onboard Device Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility VIA OnChip IDE Device USB Controller [Enable] USB 2.0 Controller [Enable] Item Help USB Keyboard Support [Disabled] USB Mouse Support [Disabled] AC97 Audio [Auto] Menu Level >> Onboard LAN1 Device [Enabled] Onboard LAN2 Device [Enabled] Init Display First...

  • Page 42: Super Io Device

    This item allow you to enable/ disable the Onboard LAN2 Controller . Available option are Enabled and Disabled. Init Display First This item allows you to select first display initialization at system boot up. Available option are onboard/AGP or PCI. 3-7-3 Super IO Device Phoenix –...
  • Page 43 Onboard FDC Controller This item allows you to enable/ disable onboard floppy disk controller function. Available option are Enabled and Disabled Onboard Serial Port 1 This item allows you to select the serial port 1 I/O/ IRQ to be used. Onboard Serial Port 2 This item allows you to select the serial port 2 I/O/ IRQ to be used.

  • Page 44: Power Management Setup

    3-8 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy saving while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Function [Enable]...
  • Page 45 Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer. V/H SYNC+Blank This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer. Video Off Option This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. The choices are Yes → Video will off, and No→...

  • Page 46: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    3-9 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Reset Configuration Data [Disabled] Item Help Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)] x IRQ Resources Press Enter Menu Level > PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 47: Pc Health Status

    3-10 PC Health Status This section shows the Status of you CPU, Fan, Warning for overall system status. This is only available if there is Hardware Monitor onboard. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] 35 °...

  • Page 48: Frequency/Voltage Control

    3-11 Frequency/Voltage Control This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Uitility Frequency/ Voltage Control Auto Detect PCI CLK [Enabled] Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level > ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults...

  • Page 49: Set Supervisor/User Password

    3-13 Set User Password You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. The differences are: User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus. When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

  • Page 50: Mx855 Motherboard I/O Mechanical Draw

    MX855 Motherboard I/O Mechanical Draw 26.11mm 17.90mm 17.85mm 26.27mm 21.72mm 12.17mm...

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