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Advantech AIMB-554 User Manual

Socket 479 intel core 2 duo/core duo/core solo processor-based 533/667 mhz fsb micro atx motherboard with pci-e/ ddr2/dual gbe lan
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Socket 479 Intel Core™ 2 Duo/Core™
Duo/Core™ Solo Processor-based
533/667 MHz FSB Micro ATX Motherboard
with PCI-E/ DDR2/Dual GbE LAN

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    AIMB-554 Socket 479 Intel Core™ 2 Duo/Core™ Duo/Core™ Solo Processor-based 533/667 MHz FSB Micro ATX Motherboard with PCI-E/ DDR2/Dual GbE LAN User Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright This document is copyrighted, 2006, by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improve- ments to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmit- ted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd.
  • Page 3 A Message to the Customer Advantech Customer Services Each and every Advantech product is built to the most exacting specifica- tions to ensure reliable performance in the harsh and demanding condi- tions typical of industrial environments. Whether your new Advantech...
  • Page 4 Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufac- turer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. AIMB-554 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Memory Compatibility Table1.1: AIMB-554 Memory Tested for Compatibility Table 1.1: AIMB-554 Memory Tested for Compatibility Brand Size Speed Type Part Number Memory Apacer DDR2 533 DDR2 78.01066.400 SAMSUNG K4T51083QB- ZKD5 (128x4) 512MB DDR2 400 DDR2 UG64T6400K8DU Micron 4WB42 -4AM D9CHL (64x8)
  • Page 6 Table 1.1: AIMB-554 Memory Tested for Compatibility Brand Size Speed Type Part Number Memory (RoHS) 512MB DDR2 533 DDR2 TS64MLQ64V5J K4T51083QC (64X8) DDR2 533 DDR2 TS128MLQ64V5J K4T51083QC (64X8) 512MB DDR2 667 DDR2 TS64MLQ64V6J K4T51083QC ES (64x8) 512MB DDR2 667 DDR2...

  • Page 7: Product Warranty

    Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events. If an Advantech product 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 8 554 mechanically and electrically before shipment. It should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect working order upon receipt. As you unpack the AIMB-554, check it for signs of shipping damage. (For exam- ple, damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.) If it is damaged or it fails to meet the specifications, notify our service department or your local sales repre- sentative immediately.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Table 1.1:AIMB-554 Memory Tested for Compatibilityv Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration .........2 Introduction ............... 2 Features ................3 Specifications ..............3 1.3.1 System................3 1.3.2 Memory................4 1.3.3 Input/Output..............4 1.3.4 Graphics ................4 1.3.5 Ethernet LAN..............5 1.3.6 Industrial features ............5 1.3.7...
  • Page 10 Floppy Drive Connector (CN3)........19 Parallel Port (CN4)............20 USB Ports (CN6, CN63, CN31, CN32) ......20 VGA Connector (CN7) ........... 21 Serial Ports (COM1:CN9; COM2:CN10) ....... 21 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (CN11) ....22 External Keyboard & Mouse (CN12) ......23 2.10 CPU Fan Connector (CN14) ...........
  • Page 11 Standard CMOS Setup ............ 41 3.3.1 Date................41 3.3.2 Time ................41 3.3.3 IDE channel 0/1 Master/Slave ........41 3.3.4 Drive A / Drive B............42 3.3.5 Halt On................42 3.3.6 Memory................. 42 Figure 3.2:Standard CMOS Features Screen....42 Advanced BIOS Features ..........43 Figure 3.3:Advanced BIOS features screen (1) ....
  • Page 12 3.5.16 DVMT / FIXED Memory Size ........48 3.5.17 Boot Display ..............48 3.5.18 Panel Number ............... 48 3.5.19 Init Display First ............49 Integrated Peripherals............49 Figure 3.6:Integrated peripherals........49 Figure 3.7:On-Chip IDE Device........50 3.6.1 IDE HDD Block Mode ..........50 3.6.2 IDE DMA Transfer Access...........
  • Page 13 3.7.8 HDD Power Down............56 3.7.9 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN ..........57 3.7.10 PowerOn by LAN ............57 3.7.11 CPU THRM-Throttling..........57 3.7.12 PowerOn by Modem............. 57 3.7.13 PowerOn by Alarm ............57 3.7.14 Primary IDE 0 (1) and Secondary IDE 0 (1) ....57 3.7.15 FDD, COM, LPT PORT ..........
  • Page 14 Chapter 7 LAN Configuration ........82 Introduction ..............82 Features ................82 Installation............... 82 Win XP Driver Setup (Intel 82573) ........ 83 Appendix A Watchdog Timer..........86 Programming the Watchdog Timer......... 86 A.1.1 Watchdog timer overview..........86 A.1.2 Reset/Interrupt selection ..........86 A.1.3 Programming the Watchdog Timer ......
  • Page 15 B.16 HDD LED Connector (CN19)........107 Table B.16:HDD LED Connector (CN19) ....107 B.17 ATX Soft Power Switch (CN21) ........107 Table B.17:ATX Soft Power Switch (CN21) ..... 107 B.18 H/W Monitor Alarm (CN22)......... 108 Table B.18:H/W Monitor Alarm (CN22) ....108 B.19 SM Bus Connector (CN29) ...........
  • Page 17 General Information...

  • Page 18: Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration

    Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration 1.1 Introduction The AIMB-554 is designed with the Intel® 945GM and the ICH7M-DH for industrial applications that require both high-performance computing and enhanced power management capabilities. The motherboard supports Intel Core™ 2 Duo/Core™ Duo/Core™ Solo Processor up to 2.16GHz with 533/667 MHz front side bus and DDRII 400/533/667 MHz memory up to 2 GB.

  • Page 19: Features

    E x1 bus, 2 PCI 32-bit/33MHz PCI slots, 2 SATA connectors and 8 USB 2.0 ports. • Standard ATX form factor with industrial features: AIMB-554 pro- vides industrial features like long product life, reliable operation under wide temperature range, watchdog timer, CMOS backup functions, etc.

  • Page 20: Memory

    • LVDS interface: Support up to UXGA(1600X1200) • TV-Out: NTSC/PAL. • PCI-Express X16 slot The AIMB-554 can provide a LVDS display, and you can use the relative accessories to install LVDS display as below: • 15” 1024X768 Panel P/N: 1330000018 •...

  • Page 21: Ethernet Lan

    1.3.5 Ethernet LAN • Supporting single/dual 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port(s) via PCI Express x1 bus which provides 500 MB/s data transmission rate. • Controller: LAN 1: Intel® 82573 (G2 version or VG version) LAN 2: Intel® 82573 (G2 Version) 1.3.6 Industrial features •...

  • Page 22: Jumpers And Connectors

    1.4 Jumpers and Connectors Connectors on the AIMB-554 motherboard link it to external devices such as hard disk drives and a keyboard. In addition, the board has a num- ber of jumpers used to configure your system for your application.
  • Page 23 Table 1.2: Connectors Label Function CN18 Reset connector CN19 HDD LED connector CN21 ATX soft power switch (PS_ON) CN22 "HW Monitor Alarm Close: Enable OBS Alarm Open: Disable OBS Alarm CN29 SNMP-1000 SM Bus connector CN31 LAN1; USB ports 0, 1 CN32 LAN2;...

  • Page 24: Board Layout: Jumper And Connector Locations

    PCI1 VCN1 CN56 VCN2 CN57 PCIE-16X CN65 DIMM2 DIMM1 PCIE-4X CN63 SMBUS2 CN14 CPU1 ATX2 ATX1 CN13 CN22 CNX1 CN15 CN10 CN12 CN62 Figure 1.1: Jumper and Connector locations CN55 CN31 CN32 CN11 Figure 1.2: I/O Connectors AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Aimb-554 Block Diagram

    PCI-e x16 X16 slot G-LAN1: 1 ATA 100 DMA 33/66/100 Intel 82573 port G-LAN2: 2 SATAI Intel 82573 150MB/s ports ICH7M-DH 8 USB Ports 4 PCI-Express Audio Codec AC-97 LPC Bus Super IO BIOS Winbond W83627HG Figure 1.3: AIMB-554 Block Diagram...

  • Page 26: Safety Precautions

    Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufac- turer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Jumper Settings

    1.8.2 CMOS clear (J1) The AIMB-554 motherboard contains a jumper that can erase CMOS data and reset the system BIOS information. Normally this jumper should be set with pins 1-2 closed. If you want to reset the CMOS data, set J1 to 2-3 closed for just a few seconds, and then move the jumper back to 1-2 closed.

  • Page 28: Watchdog Timer Output (J2)

    1.8.3 Watchdog timer output (J2) The AIMB-554 contains a watchdog timer that will reset the CPU or send a signal to IRQ11 in the event the CPU stops processing. This feature means the AIMB-554 will recover from a software failure or an EMI problem.

  • Page 29: Com2 Rs 232/422/485 Mode Selector (J13)

    1.8.4 COM2 RS 232/422/485 mode selector (J13) Users can use J13 to select among RS 232/422/485 modes for COM2 (CN10). The default setting is RS 232. Table 1.6: COM2 RS 232/422/485 mode selector (J13) Function Jumper Setting RS232 (5-6) + (7-9) + (8-10) + (13-15) + (14-16) closed RS422 (3-4) + (9-11) + (10-12) + (15-17) + (16-18) closed RS485...

  • Page 30: System Memory

    DIMM socket. To remove the memory module, just push both handles outward, and the memory mod- ule will be ejected by the mechanism in the socket. 1.11 Cache Memory The CPU that AIMB-554 supports built-in 2MB or 4MB cache memory. AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Processor Installation

    To install a CPU, first turn off your system. Locate the processor socket 479. The AIMB-554 is designed for Intel Core™ 2 Duo/Core™ Duo/Core™ Solo (socket 479) up to 2.16 GHz. Follow these steps to install the pro- cessor: Turn the screw to loosen the processor socket.
  • Page 33 Connecting Peripherals Chapter 2...

  • Page 34: Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals

    2.2 Primary (CN1) IDE Connector You can attach up to four IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drives to the AIMB-554’s built-in controller. The primary (CN1) connector can each accommodate two drives. Wire number 1 on the cable is red or blue and the other wires are gray.

  • Page 35: Floppy Drive Connector (Cn3)

    2.3 Floppy Drive Connector (CN3) You can attach up to two floppy disk drives to the AIMB-554's onboard controller. You can use 3.5" (720 KB, 1.44 MB) drives. The motherboard comes with a 34-pin daisy-chain drive connector cable.

  • Page 36: Parallel Port (Cn4)

    CN4. 2.5 USB Ports (CN6, CN63, CN31, CN32) The AIMB-554 provides up to eight ports of USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface which gives complete Plug & Play and hot swapping for up to 127 external devices. The USB interface complies with USB Specifica- tion Rev.

  • Page 37: Vga Connector (Cn7)

    Appendix B. 2.7 Serial Ports (COM1:CN9; COM2:CN10) The AIMB-554 offers one serial port and one onboard connector, CN9 as COM1 (RS 232), CN10 as COM2. The user can use J13 to select among RS 232/422/485 modes for CN10 (COM2). These ports can connect to...

  • Page 38: Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Connector (Cn11)

    If you are having problems with a serial device, be sure to check the pin assignments for the connector. 2.8 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (CN11) Two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors (CN11) on the motherboard provide connection to a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse, respectively. AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 39: External Keyboard & Mouse (Cn12)

    2.9 External Keyboard & Mouse (CN12) In addition to the PS/2 mouse/keyboard connector on the AIMB-554's rear plate, there is also an extra onboard external keyboard and mouse connector. This gives system integrators greater flexibility in designing their systems. 2.10 CPU Fan Connector (CN14) If fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6W) or less.

  • Page 40: System Fan Connector (Cn15 And Cn37)

    2.11 System FAN Connector (CN15 and CN37) If fan is used, this connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6W) or less. 2.12 Front Panel Connectors (CN16, 17, 18, 19, 21&29) There are several external switches to monitor and control the AIMB- 554. AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Power Led And Keyboard Lock (Cn16)

    2.12.2 External Speaker (CN17) CN17 is a 4-pin connector for an external speaker. If there is no external speaker, the AIMB-554 provides an onboard buzzer as an alternative. To enable the buzzer, set pins 3-4 as closed. 2.12.3 Reset Connector (CN18) Many computer cases offer the convenience of a reset button.

  • Page 42: Atx Soft Power Switch (Cn21)

    2.12.6 SM Bus Connector (CN29) This connector is reserved for Advantech's SNMP-1000 HTTP/SNMP Remote System Manager. The SNMP-1000 allows users to monitor the internal voltages, temperature and fans from a remote computer through an Ethernet network.

  • Page 43: Usb And Lan Ports (Cn31 And Cn32)

    2.14 USB and LAN ports (CN31 and CN32) The AIMB-554 provides up to eight USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports, which gives complete Plug & Play and hot swapping for up to 127 exter- nal devices.The USB interface complies with USB Specification Rev. 2.0 support transmission rate up to 480 Mbps and is fuse-protected.

  • Page 44: Line Out, Mic In Connector (Cn55)

    The Line Out is to output the audio signal to external audio device, like speakers or headphones. The Mic In is for the audio signal input via microphones. 2.16 Audio Input from CD-ROM (CD IN; CN56) CD IN is connected the CD-ROM audio output. AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Aux Line-In Connector (Aux In; Cn57)

    2.17 Aux Line-In Connector (AUX IN; CN57) The connector is for audio devices with a Line-in connector. 2.18 Front Panel Audio Connector (FP AUDIO; CN59) The FPAUDIO is a front panel audio connector compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. To direct the audio signal output to the rear audio ports, the 5 and 6 pins, 9 and 10 pins must be shorted by jumper to activate the rear panel audio function.

  • Page 46: 8-Pin Alarm Board Connector (Cn62)

    2.19 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (CN62) The 8-pin alarm board connector is for Advantech chassis with alarm board, which gives warnings if the power supply or fan fails; if the chas- sis overheats; or if the backplane malfunctions. 2.20 Case Open Connector (CN64) The 2-pin case open connector is for chassis with a case open sensor.

  • Page 47: Front Panel Lan Indicator Connector

    2.21 Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector Table 2.3: Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector LAN Mode Indicator G-LAN Link ON Green ON G-LAN Active Green Flash G-LAN Link Off Green OFF Chapter 2...

  • Page 48: Serial Ata Interface (Sa0, Sa1)

    2.22 Serial ATA Interface (SA0, SA1) In addition to the EIDE interface (up to two devices), the AIMB-554 fea- tures a high performance serial ATA interface (up to 150 MB/s) which eases cabling to hard drives with thin and long cables.

  • Page 49: Pci Slots (Pci 1 ~ Pci 2)

    2.23 PCI Slots (PCI 1 ~ PCI 2) The AIMB-554 provides 2 32-bit / 33 MHz PCI slots. Note: 64-bit PCI or PCI-X expansion cards installed in the PCI 1 slots will not fit because of the south bridge heat sink. If you want to use 64-bit PCI or PCI-X expansion cards, please install them in the PCI2.

  • Page 50: Pci-Express X 16 Expansion Slot

    2.24 PCI-Express x 16 Expansion Slot AIMB-554 provides a PCI-Express x 16 slot for users to install add-on VGA cards when their applications require high graphics performance. 2.25 PCI-Express x 4 Expansion Slot AIMB-554 provides a PCI-Express x 4 slot for users to install add-on...

  • Page 51: Connecting To Snmp-1000 Remote Manager

    2.27 Auxiliary 4-pin power connector (ATX1) To ensure the enough power is supplied to the motherboard, one auxiliary 4 pin power connector is available on the AIMB-554. ATX1 must be used to provide sufficient 12 V power to ensure the stable operation of the sys- tem.

  • Page 52: Tv-Out Connector Vcn1

    2.28 TV-out connector VCN1 The AIMB-554 provide a TV-out interface, VCN1, which is an 4 pin con- nector. User can Video Cable (p/n:1700002331) for providing S or AV terminal. Please be aware of S and AV terminal can not use at the same time, it will cause unstable situation.

  • Page 53: Lcd Inverter Power Connector (Vp1)

    2.30 LCD Inverter Power connector (VP1) VP1 is connected to Inverter which can provide power to LCD Panel. The AIMB-554 can provide a LVDS display, and you can use the relative accessories to install LVDS display as below. • 15” 1024X768 Panel P/N: 1330000018 •...
  • Page 55 Award BIOS Setup Chapter 3...

  • Page 56: Chapter 3 Award Bios Setup

    “CMOS checksum error...” display screen mes- sage appearing. Then enter the “Setup” screen to modify the data. If the “CMOS checksum error...” message appears again and again, please check to see if you need to replace the battery in your system. AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Entering Setup

    3.2 Entering Setup Turn on the computer and press <Del> to enter the BIOS setup. Figure 3.1: Award BIOS Setup initial screen 3.3 Standard CMOS Setup 3.3.1 Date The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>. 3.3.2 Time The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>, based on the 24-hour clock.

  • Page 58: Drive A / Drive B

    The options are: No Errors/All Errors/All, But Keyboard/All, But Dis- kette/All, But Disk/Key 3.3.6 Memory This category displays base memory, extended memory, and total mem- ory detected during POST (Power On Self Test). Figure 3.2: Standard CMOS Features Screen AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 59: 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 AIMB-554 according to his particular requirements. Below are some major items that are provided in the Advanced BIOS Features screen.

  • Page 60: Cpu Features

    Use this to boot another device. The options are “Enabled” and “Dis- abled”. 3.4.8 Swap Floppy Drive If the system has two floppy drives, choose “Enabled” to assign physical drive B to logical drive A and vice-versa. The commands are “Enabled” or “Disabled”. AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Boot Up Floppy Seek

    3.4.9 Boot Up Floppy Seek Selection of the command “Disabled” will speed the boot up. Selection of “Enabled” searches disk drives during boot up. 3.4.10 Boot Up NumLock Status Sets the boot up status Num Lock. The options are “On” and “Off”. 3.4.11 Gate A20 Option “Normal”: A pin in the keyboard controller controls GateA20.

  • Page 62: Mps Version Control For Os

    By choosing the “Advanced Chipset Features” option from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu, the screen below will be displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the AIMB-554, as shown in Figure 3-4: Figure 3.5: Advanced chipset features screen...

  • Page 63: Cas Latency Time

    3.5.2 CAS Latency Time When DRAM Timing Selectable is set to [Manual], this field is adjust- able. This controls the CAS latency, which determines the time interval between SDRAM starting a read command and receiving it. The options are [3T], [4T], [5T], and [Auto]. 3.5.3 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay When DRAM Timing selectable is set to [Manual], this field is adjust- able.

  • Page 64: Memory Hole At 15M-16M

    Choose the boot display device.The default setting is "Auto" The choices are “VBIOS Default”, “CRT”, “LFP”and “LFP+CRT”. 3.5.18 Panel Number These fields allow you to select the LCD Panel type. The default values for these ports are: AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Init Display First

    • 640x480, 18bit SC • 800x600, 18bit SC • 1024x768, 18bit SC • 1028x1024, 18bit DC 3.5.19 Init Display First Choose the first display interface to initiate while booting. The choice is “PCI Slot” or “Onboard”. 3.6 Integrated Peripherals Figure 3.6: Integrated peripherals Chapter 3...

  • Page 66: Figure 3.7:On-Chip Ide Device

    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. The default setting “Auto” will allow auto detection to ensure optimal performance. AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Sata Mode

    3.6.4 SATA Mode The setting choices for the SATA Mode are IDE, RAID and AHCI Mode. Select [IDE] if you want to have SATA function as IDE. Select [AHCI] for Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) feature, with improved SATA performance and native command queuing. Select [RAID] to use SATA for RAID.

  • Page 68: Figure 3.8:Onboard Device

    3.6.11 AC97 Audio Select “Disable” if you do not want to use AC-97 audio. Options are “Auto”, and “Disabled”. 3.6.12 Onboard LAN1 Control Options are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. Select “Disabled” if you don’t want to use onboard LAN controller1. AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Onboard Lan2 Control

    3.6.13 Onboard LAN2 Control Options are “Enabled” and “Disabled”. Select Disabled if you don’t want to use the onboard LAN controller2. Note: Correct sequence of onboard Lan controllers(Lan1 & Lan2) shows in the "Onboard Device" BIOS view. Note: DRAM default timings have been carefully cho- sen and should ONLY be changed if data is being lost.

  • Page 70: Uart Mode Select

    This selection is available only if you select “ECP” or “ECP + EPP” in the Parallel Port Mode field. In ECP Mode, you can select DMA channel 1 or DMA channel 3. Leave this field on the default setting. AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Power Management Setup

    3.7 Power Management Setup The power management setup controls the single board computer's “green” features to save power. The following screen shows the manufac- turer’s defaults. Figure 3.10: Power management setup screen (1) Figure 3.11: Power management setup screen (2) 3.7.1 PCI Express PM Function This allow you to control Power On by onboard LAN chip feature.

  • Page 72: Acpi Function

    3.7.6 Modem Use IRQ This determines the IRQ that the MODEM can use.The choices are “3”, “4”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “10”, “11”, and “NA”. 3.7.7 Suspend Mode Please refer to 3.7.3 3.7.8 HDD Power Down Please refer to 3.7.3 AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Soft-Off By Pwr-Bttn

    3.7.9 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN If you choose “Instant-Off”, then pushing the ATX soft power switch but- ton once will switch the system to “system off” power mode. You can choose “Delay 4 sec”. If you do, then pushing the button for more than 4 seconds will turn off the system, whereas pushing the button momentarily (for less than 4 seconds) will switch the system to “suspend”...

  • Page 74: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    This is set to “Disabled” by default. 3.8.4 Maximum Payload Size This allows you to set the maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices. The options are [128 bytes], [256 bytes], [512 bytes], [1024 bytes], [2048 bytes], and [4096 bytes]. AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Pc Health Status

    3.9 PC Health Status Figure 3.13: PC Health Status Screen 3.9.1 Case Open Warning Enable this to detect if the case is open or closed. 3.9.2 CPU Warning Temperature This item will prevent the CPU from overheating. The choices are “Dis- abled”, “60C/140F”, “63C/145F”, “66C/151F”, “70C/158F”, “75C/ 167F”, “80C/176F”, “85C/185F”, “90C/194F”, and “95C/205F”.

  • Page 76: Acpi Shutdown Temperature

    This is achieved by varying the frequency slightly so that the signal does not use any par- ticular frequency for more than a moment. The choices are “Disabled” and “Enabled”. AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Password Setting

    3.11 Password Setting 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 mes- sage: Please Enter Your Password Press <Enter>. If the CMOS is good and this option has been used to change the default password, the user is asked for the password stored in the CMOS.
  • Page 79 Chipset Software Installation Utility Chapter 4...

  • Page 80: Chapter 4 Chipset Software Install Utility

    To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display drivers and utility software, read the instructions in this chapter carefully. The drivers for the AIMB-554 are located on the software installation CD. The auto-run function of the driver CD will guide and link you to the utilities and driv- ers under a Windows system.

  • Page 81: Windows Xp Driver Setup

    • Integrates superior video features. These include filtered sealing of 720 pixel DVD content, and MPEG-2 motion compensation for software Note: This utility is used for the following versions of Windows system, and it has to be installed before installing all the other drivers: •...
  • Page 82 Click “Next” when you see the following message. Click “Yes” when you see the following message. AIMB-554 User Manual...
  • Page 83 Click “Next” when you see the following message. When the following message appears, click “Finish” to complete the installation and restart Windows. Chapter 4...
  • Page 85 VGA Setup Chapter 5...

  • Page 86: Chapter 5 Vga Setup

    The amount of video memory is dependent upon the amount of pre- allocated memory set for your system plus something called Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). • LVDS Interface: AIMB-554 provide 18-bit dual channel LVDS inter- face supporting up to WUXGA(1600X1200) panel resolution. • TV-Out: AIMB-554 Supports PAL/ NTSC TV systems...

  • Page 87: Windows Xp Driver Setup

    5.2 Windows XP Driver Setup Note: Before installing this driver, make sure the CSI utility has been installed in your system. See Chapter 4 for information on installing the CSI utility. Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. In a few seconds, the software installation main menu appears, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 88 Click “Next” to continue the installation. You will see a welcome window. Please click “Yes” to continue the installation. AIMB-554 User Manual...
  • Page 89 Click “Finish” to complete the installation and restart the computer now or later. Chapter 5...
  • Page 91 Onboard Security Setup Chapter 6...

  • Page 92: Chapter 6 Onboard Security Setup

    Chapter 6 Onboard Security Setup 6.1 Introduction The AIMB-554's hardware monitor is based on the Winbond W83627HG chip. Onboard security (OBS) functions monitor key hardware to help you maintain system stability and durability. The AIMB-554 can monitor five sets of positive system voltages, two sets of system negative volt- ages, CPU cooling fan speed, and CPU temperature.
  • Page 93 Click “Next” when you see the following message. Click “Next” when you see the following message. Chapter 6...
  • Page 94 Click “Next” when you see the following message. Click “Next” to continue. AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 95: Using The Obs Hardware Doctor Utility

    Click “Finish” when you see the following message. 6.3 Using the OBS Hardware Doctor Utility After completing the setup, all the OBS functions are permanently enabled. When a monitored reading exceeds safe limits, a warning mes- sage will be displayed and an error beep will sound to attract your atten- tion.
  • Page 96 AIMB-554 User Manual...
  • Page 97 LAN Configuration Chapter 7...

  • Page 98: Chapter 7 Lan Configuration

    Chapter 7 LAN Configuration 7.1 Introduction The AIMB-554 has a single/dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN via dedicated PCI Express x 1 bus (Intel® 82573), which offers bandwidth of up to 500 MB/sec, eliminating the bottleneck of network data flow and incorporat- ing Gigabit Ethernet to operate at 1000 Mbps.

  • Page 99: Win Xp Driver Setup (Intel 82573)

    7.4 Win XP Driver Setup (Intel 82573) Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. In a few seconds, the software installation main menu appears, as shown in the following figure. Under the “LAN Drivers” heading, click on the “Manual” to open file manager, then click “SETUP.EXE” to run the installation procedure.
  • Page 100 Click "Install Software" to start the installation procedure. The driver will be installed automatically and the LAN function will be enabled after the installation. AIMB-554 User Manual...
  • Page 101 Programming the Watchdog Timer Appendix A...

  • Page 102: Appendix A Watchdog Timer

    Appendix A Watchdog Timer A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer The AIMB-554's watchdog timer can be used to monitor system software operation and take corrective action if the software fails to function within the programmed period. This section describes the operation of the watchdog timer and how to program it.
  • Page 103 Unlock W83627HG Select register of watchdog timer Enable the function of the watchdog timer Use the function of the watchdog timer Lock W83627HG Appendix A...

  • Page 104: Table A.1:Watchdog Timer Registers

    0. [default=0] Bit 4: Read status of watchdog timer, 1 means timer is “timeout”. AA (hex) ----- Write this address to I/O port 2E (hex) to lock the watchdog timer 2. AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 105: Example Program

    A.1.4 Example Program Enable watchdog timer and set 10 sec. as timeout interval ;----------------------------------------------------------- Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock W83627HG Mov al,87h Out dx,al Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer Out dx,al Mov al,08h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ;...
  • Page 106 Out dx,al Mov al,08h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer Mov al,30h Out dx,al Mov al,01h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Set minute as counting unit Mov al,0f5h Out dx,al AIMB-554 User Manual...
  • Page 107 al,dx Or al,08h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Set timeout interval as 5 minutes and start counting Mov al,0f6h Out dx,al Mov al,5 Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; lock W83627HG Mov al,0aah Out dx,al Enable watchdog timer to be reset by mouse ;----------------------------------------------------------- Mov dx,2eh ;...
  • Page 108 ; unlock W83627HG Mov al,87h Out dx,al Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer Out dx,al Mov al,08h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer Mov al,30h Out dx,al AIMB-554 User Manual...
  • Page 109 Mov al,01h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Enable watchdog timer to be strobed reset by keyboard Mov al,0f7h Out dx,al al,dx Or al,40h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; lock W83627HG Mov al,0aah Out dx,al Generate a time-out signal without timer counting ;----------------------------------------------------------- Mov dx,2eh ;...
  • Page 110 Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; Generate a time-out signal Mov al,0f7h Out dx,al ;Write 1 to bit 5 of F7 register al,dx Or al,20h Out dx,al ;----------------------------------------------------------- Dec dx ; lock W83627HG Mov al,0aah Out dx,al AIMB-554 User Manual...
  • Page 111 I/O Pin Assignments...

  • Page 112: Appendix B Pin Assignments

    DATA 15 SIGNAL GND DISK DMA REQUEST IO WRITE IO READ IO CHANNEL READY CSEL HDACKO* IRQ14 IDSC16- ADDR 1 PDIAG ADDR 0 ADDR 2 HARD DISK SELECT 0* HARD DISK SELECT 1* IDE ACTIVE* * low activity AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 113: Floppy Drive Connector (Cn3)

    B.2 Floppy Drive Connector (CN3) Table B.2: Floppy drive connector (CN3) Signal Signal FDHDIN* FDEDIN* INDEX* MOTOR 0* DRIVE SELECT 1* DRIVE SELECT 0* MOTOR 1* DIRECTION* STEP* WRITE DATA* WRITE GATE* TRACK 0* WRITE PROTECT* READ DATA* HEAD SELECT* DISK CHANGE* * low activity Appendix B...

  • Page 114: Parallel Port (Cn4)

    B.3 Parallel Port (CN4) Table B.3: Parallel Port (CN4) Signal Signal STROBE* AUTOFD* INIT* SLCTINI* ACK* BUSY SLCT * low activity AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 115: Usb Header (Cn6/Cn63)

    B.4 USB Header (CN6/CN63) Table B.4: USB Header (CN6/CN63) Signal Signal USB0_VCC5 USB1_D+ USB1_VCC5 USB0_D- USB1_D- USB0_D+ Appendix B...

  • Page 116: Vga Connector (Cn7)

    B.5 VGA Connector (CN7) Table B.5: VGA Connector (CN7) Signal Signal GREEN BLUE H-SYNC V-SYNC AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 117: Interface (Cn9/10)

    B.6 RS-232 Interface (CN9/10) CN10 Table B.6: RS-232 Interface (CN9/10) Signal Appendix B...

  • Page 118: Lvds Connector

    Table B.7: VCN2 LVDS connector signal signal signal signal VDDS OD2+ DDC_ VDDS OD2+ DDC_ OD1- OD1- VDDS OD1+ OCK- OD3- VDDS OD1+ OCK- OD3- OD0- OCK+ OD3+ OD0- OCK+ OD3+ OD0+ OD2- HPLG OD0+ OD2- VCON AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 119: Lcd Inverter Power Connector

    B.8 LCD Inverter Power connector Table B.8: VP1 signal +12V L_BKLTEN B.9 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (CN11) Table B.9: Keyboard and Mouse Connector (CN11) Signal KB DATA KB VCC KB CLK Appendix B...

  • Page 120: External Keyboard Connector (Cn12)

    B.10 External Keyboard Connector (CN12) Table B.10: External Keyboard Connector (CN12) Signal DATA B.11 Infrared (IR) connector (CN13) Table B.11: Infrared Connector (CN13) Signal IRRX IRTX AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 121: Cpu/System Fan Power Connector (Cn14/15/37)

    B.12 CPU/System Fan Power Connector (CN14/15/37) Table B.12: Fan Power Connector (CN14/15/37) Signal +12V DETECT B.13 Power LED and Keyboard Lock (CN16) Table B.13: Power LED and Keyboard Lock (CN16) Function LED power (+5 V) Appendix B...

  • Page 122: External Speaker Connector (Cn17)

    B.14 External Speaker Connector (CN17) Table B.14: External Speaker Connector (CN17) Function Buzzer Buzzer Speaker out B.15 Reset Connector (CN18) Table B.15: Reset Connector (CN18) Signal RESET AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 123: Hdd Led Connector (Cn19)

    B.16 HDD LED Connector (CN19) Table B.16: HDD LED Connector (CN19) Signal VCC (LED+) IDE LED (LED-) B.17 ATX Soft Power Switch (CN21) Table B.17: ATX Soft Power Switch (CN21) Signal 5VSB PWR-BTN Appendix B...

  • Page 124: H/W Monitor Alarm (Cn22)

    B.18 H/W Monitor Alarm (CN22) Table B.18: H/W Monitor Alarm (CN22) Signal Enable OBS alarm Disable OBS alarm B.19 SM Bus Connector (CN29) Table B.19: SM Bus Connector (CN 29) Signal SMB_DATA SMB_CLK AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 125: Usb/Lan Ports (Cn31 And Cn32)

    B.20 USB/LAN ports (CN31 and CN32) Table B.20: USB Port Signal Signal Data0+ Data0- Table B.21: Ethernet 10/100Base-T RJ-45 port Signal Signal XMT+ XMT- RCV- RCV+ B.21 Line Out, Mic IN Connector (CN55) Line Out MIC in Appendix B...

  • Page 126: Audio Input From Cd-Rom (Cd In; Cn56)

    B.22 Audio Input from CD-ROM (CD IN; CN56) Table B.22: Audio Input from CD-ROM Signal Signal CD_L CD_R B.23 Aux Line-In Connector (CN57) Table B.23: Aux Line-In Connector (CN57) Signal Signal AUX_L AUX_R AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 127: Front Panel Audio Connector (Fp Audio; Cn59)

    B.24 Front Panel Audio Connector (FP AUDIO; CN59) Table B.24: Audio Connector (FP AUDIO; CN59) Signal Signal LOUT_RR MIC_BIAS LOUT_L LOUT_R LOUT_LL B.25 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (CN62) Table B.25: 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (CN62) Signal Signal 5VSB VCC3 -12V +12V Appendix B...

  • Page 128: Case Open Connector

    B.26 Case Open Connector (CN64 Table B.26: Case Open Connector (CN64) Signal CASEOP B.27 Front Panel LAN LED Connector (CN65) Table B.27: LAN LED Connector (CN65) Signal Signal LAN1_LINK LAN2_LINK LAN1_ACT LAN2_ACT LAN1_LINK1000 LAN2_LINK1000 LAN1_LINK100 LAN2_LINK100 3VDUAL AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 129: System I/O Ports

    B.28 System I/O Ports Table B.28: System I/O ports Addr. range (Hex) Device 000-01F DMA controller 020-021 Interrupt controller 1, master 022-023 Chipset address 040-05F 8254 timer 060-06F 8042 (keyboard controller) 070-07F Real-time clock, non-maskable interrupt (NMI) mask 080-09F DMA page register 0A0-0BF Interrupt controller 2 0C0-0DF...

  • Page 130: Dma Channel Assignments

    B.29 DMA Channel Assignments Table B.29: DMA channel assignments Channel Function Available Available Floppy disk (8-bit transfer) Available Cascade for DMA controller 1 Available Available Available AIMB-554 User Manual...

  • Page 131: Interrupt Assignments

    B.30 Interrupt Assignments Table B.30: Interrupt assignments Priority Interrupt# Interrupt source Parity error detected IRQ0 Interval timer IRQ1 Keyboard IRQ2 Interrupt from controller 2 (cascade) IRQ8 Real-time clock IRQ9 Cascaded to INT 0A (IRQ 2) IRQ10 Available IRQ11 Available IRQ12 PS/2 mouse IRQ13 INT from co-processor...

  • Page 132: Smbus

    B.32 SMBUS Table B.32: SMBUS2 signal SMB CLOCK SMB DATA AIMB-554 User Manual...

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